Soul — In Stock — Vinyl
Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
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Tom Browne —
Browne Sugar ... LP 
GRP, 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
Smooth funky jazz from Tom Browne – caught here during his best early years! The record's his second best next to Love Approach, but it's got almost the same sort of feel, with tight late 70s studio jazz jamming – and a buttery smooth sound from Browne's post-Donald Byrd trumpet licks. ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
GRP/Arista, 1980. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
An early gem from trumpeter Tom Browne – a set that not only firmly established Browne as one of the best young players of his generation, but which also paved the way for a whole new direction for jazz funk in the 80s! The record is a perfect example of how great the mix of R&B rhythms ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gatefold pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Arista/GRP, 1981. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A key bit of jazz funk from trumpeter Tom Browne – still grooving strong here, with a sublime mix of modern soul, funky jazz, and some of the 80s groove touches that showed up on the best GRP titles from the time! The album's got a smooth compressed groove – kind of post-Donald Byrd, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and lightly stained corner.)
Motown, 1988. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Capitol, 1980. Sealed ... $8.99
Maybe the greatest record ever from Peabo Bryson – a wonderfully smooth set that features help on production and arrangements from the great Johnny Pate! Pate brings a groove that's got all the warm, sophisticated touches he developed while working on the Chicago scene – a bit of a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed!)
Columbia/Roadshow, 1976. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A killer set that's extremely well-titled – as BT Express were one of the hottest ensemble funk acts of their time! The groove here is definitely aimed at a more disco-oriented dancefloor than before – but the overall sound is plenty funky enough for our ears – thanks to some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Energy To Burn (with bonus tracks) ... CD 13.99(Quadraphonic pressing. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Roadshow/Columbia, 1977. Very Good ... $3.99
An overlooked gem from BT Express – the group's 5th album, but still very much in the tightly-crafted ensemble mode of earlier years! The guitar and bass interplay on the set is amazing – handled by arranger/guitarist Billy Nichols, with a chromatic edge that really brings a lot of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear and a promo stamp.)
Makossa/BBE (UK), 1979. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99 32.99
A killer blend of African roots and American rhythms – and a set that definitely lives up to the disco promised in the title! Buari's working here with a host of New York musicians – jazzy players who include Randy Brecker and Jon Faddis on trumpet, Barry Rogers on trombone, and ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Disco Soccer ... CD 14.99(Features the album pressed up on 2LPs, each of which play at 45rpm for extra added fidelity!)
Precious/BBE (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99 29.99
A pair of rare records by Sidiku Buari – issued back to back on a single CD! Feelings is a record that was issued on the tiny Precious label – home to only two Buari albums in its tiny catalog – and the set follows strongly on the work that Sidiku recorded in New York during the ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Feelings In Africa/
Official (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
SRI, 1981. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Favorite (France), 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $19.99
Two contemporary cuts from 80s soul master Leroy Burgess – both of them pretty darn fantastic! "Work It Out" features bass-heavy boogie backings by Saving Coco – a group who have this great vibe that hits on the jazzier, more sophisticated side of early 80s club – while ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Keni Burke —
Changes ... LP RCA, 1981. Near Mint- ... $18.99
A standout solo moment from the amazing Keni Burke – an artist who's come a long way from his youthful start in the 5 Stairsteps! Keni had recorded other adult work by the time of this early 80s set, but Changes is easily his best-remembered album – a masterpiece of 80s groove, all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – with printed inner sleeve. A great copy.)
Charly (UK), 1978. Very Good ... $9.99
An obscure late 70s session by Solomon Burke – recorded in a style that's got some of the rootsier, bluesier touches of his early 70s work on MGM, plus a bit of the smoother sound from his mid 70s sides for Chess! Solomon's voice is still in fine shape on the set, and although Jerry "Swa ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear.)
Savoy, 1981. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Rounder, 1981. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Bush Tetras —
Rituals ... 12-inch Fetish (UK), 1981. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $11.99
Kapp/Everland (Austria), 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
A wonderful album of uptown soul – the only full length record cut by Freddy Butler, a heck of a great singer with a really unique voice! Freddy hails from Detroit, and like the best of Detroit singers of the 60s – such as JJ Barnes or Darrell Banks – he's got a style that's got ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available With A Dab Of Soul ... CD 14.99
Vee Jay, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Nice compilation of tracks that features some fine (and famous) moments from one of our favorite Chicago soul singers, recorded for the Vee Jay label, when they were one of the leading lights on music row. Most of these songs are pretty had to get a hold of on vinyl any more, and though the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing.)
Jerry Butler —
Ice Man Cometh ... LP Mercury, 1968. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Amazing soul from one of the greats of the 60s! This album was one of the first that Jerry cut for Mercury – where he'd begun working with the young team of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff to completely rework the earlier sound he'd forged at Vee Jay Records. The album's still got Jerry singing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing.)
Cotillion, 1976. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
Motown, 1983. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $4.99
Probably the biggest hit that Gary Byrd ever had, and a conscious effort by this DJ/public speaker to compete with the hip hop 12" single. "The Crown" is a 10 minute track that features Byrd rhyming about wisdom, knowlege, and heritage – with instrumental backing by Stevie ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has wear.)
Cultures Of Soul, Early 80s. New Copy (reissue)... $7.99 12.98
A slow-grooving boogie number from Junior Byron – one that's got a catchy sort of back/forth rhythm, which Junior uses to nice advantage with his swinging vocals on the tune! The version brings up the riffing guitar in the rhythms, in a way that's even cooler than the original mix – ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Shirley Caesar —
First Lady ... LP United Artists/Roadshow, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Clubhouse, 1992. Very Good ... $8.99
"It's time for the percolator"! Raw new school Chicago house, from the first wave of Chicago's house renaissance in the early 90s! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Warner, 1975. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A pretty darn soulful album of tracks from Jorge Calderon – recorded in LA with help from a great batch of 70s studio players, and an excellent compressed pop sound! The record's not the stuff for weak of heart – but it's a great batch of tightly produced vocal tracks that will appeal ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, a sticker spot, and a small split in the top seam.)
Elektra, 1978. Very Good ... $8.99
One of the great albums from Terry Callier's "second chapter" on record – a time when he was working for Elektra Records, and doing work that was a bit straighter soul than before – and also slightly jazzy as well! The record's kind of a mix of jazzy grooves and smoother soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fire On Ice (UK pressing) ... CD 6.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a torn bottom right corner.)
Prestige/Craft, 1964. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99 34.99
Terry Callier's first album – recorded in 1964 when he was a wee teen hanging around Chicago's folk scene! As the title indicates, the album's definitely got a folk-styled sound – but also as the "new" implies, it's got a sound all it's own, fresh and free – and that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier (with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99(180 gram vinyl pressed at RTI!)
Cadet/Verve, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Possibly the greatest album ever by the legendary Chicago soul singer Terry Callier! Terry's rich mellow voice is mixed with superb arrangements from the Cadet studio team, with Charles Stepney at the head, and the result is completely sublime. The songs are longer than on earlier albums – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlanta/Polygram, 1986. Near Mint- ... $13.99
A mid-80s classic from Cameo – one that showed the world that the group was still very much in the funky music game, even if their lineup had been reduced to a trio! Larry Blackmon's still at the head of the group – singing, drumming, and playing bass throughout – with plenty of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the shrink with hype sticker.)
Atlantic, 1972. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
Obscure bit of soul from this duo who also recorded an earlier record on Imperial. The vibe is sort of a straight 70s groove, and Vella's vocals are a bit more upfront than Jimmie's. The cuts are all originals, and titles include "Rain", "Chica Boom", "Door Is Open", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Salsoul, 1980. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
The debut from Rafael Cameron – a pretty soulful set for Salsoul produced by Brass Connection's Randy Muller! Cameron's got a nice deep soul sound to his vocals, and although the arrangements are uptempo and clubby on some tracks, they're not there to cover up the singing, and have a nice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Warner/Paisley Park, 1990. Very Good (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has an unglued seam.)
Blue Note, 1970. Very Good+ ... $39.99
A beautiful bit of Latin funk – and one of the rarest albums ever from the mighty Candido! The album's one of the first that has Candido stepping out of the straighter Latin jazz mode of earlier years – working with a funky lineup of players arranged by the mad genius Joe Cain, and ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty/UA pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Candy J —
Somethings They Never Change (club, radio, Razz mix, dub train) ... 12-inch Hot Mix 5, 1988. Very Good ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some marker.)
Rampart, 1965. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of the all-time Chicano Rock classics from LA – a soulful batch of party numbers from legendary east side group Cannibal & The Headhunters! The group scored big with their hit version of "Land Of 1000 Dances" – a thumping, bumping take on the tune that was a runaway ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono orange label pressing. Cover has some edge wear, splitting in the top seam, lightly bent corners at the bottom, and a stain on back.)
AVI/Past Due, 1979. New Copy ... $13.99
A great little groove from Captain Sky – a cut that steps along nicely with a sweet disco glide! There's some bubbling moogy bits underneath the vocals – and the Captain himself comes across like a smooth soul singer throughout – quite possibly the best side of his talents on wax! ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Irene Cara —
What A Feelin' ... LP Geffen, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the shrink, with hype sticker.)
Cardinals, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Titles include "The Door Is Still Open", "Miserlou", "Off Shore", "Choo Choo", "Kiss Me Baby", "Wheel Of Fortune", "Lovely Girl", and "The Bump". LP, Vinyl record album
Cardinals, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Ovation, 1976. Very Good ... $14.99
Soaring soul from the team of Doug and Jean Carn – he on the keyboards, she on the vocals – both working here with really righteous power! The album brings together some of the best moments from Doug's albums on Black Jazz – including "Little B's Poem", "The ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, bent corners, and light stains at the bottom.)
Jean Carn —
Jean Carn ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Jean Carn was one of the best-ever singers to hit the Philly International label – a sophisticated diva with a style that would strongly influence soul music for the next 10 years, and a downright compelling voice that crafted some of the best modern soul of her generation. Although Jean ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
TSOP, 1981. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo, with a stamp on one side and pen on the other.)
Popside, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A better record than you might guess – filled with unusual singles from Riverside Records, including a few Latin bits too! LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
Three-dimensional magic from the great Jimmy Castor – an artist who'd already conquered the worlds of sweet soul, heavy funk, and Latin by the time of this release! Jimmy draws on all his rich background in the soul underground, and also seems to move with a new sort of sophistication, too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Quadradisc pressing in the Unipak cover, with an unglued bottom seam.)
Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Jimmy Castor's looking mighty butch on the cover of this one – what with the leather and motorcycle in the photo – and he's bringing all that energy to play strongly on the album's heavy heavy funk tracks! The record's a great extension of the funky style that Castor first started ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and promo sticker.)
Cobblestone, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of the hippest funky jazz combos of the 70s – stepping out here in their amazing debut for Cobblestone records! Catalyst had a groove that was unlike most of their contemporaries – a sound that was often jazzier than some of the tighter funk artists on labels like Kudu or Prestige, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bearsville, 1974. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo sticker.)
MoWest, 1972. Sealed ... $5.99
A groovy mix of pop and soul on Motown's MoWest label – with titles that include "Let Love Carry You Around", "Are You Ready", "The Circle Again", "Which Train You Ridin", "Doobedood'Ndoobe", "A House Is Not A Home", and an early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout mark, and one corner is lightly stained.)
Central Line —
Walking Into Sunshine (special Larry Levan mix, original) ... 12-inch Mercury, 1981. Very Good ... $9.99
THE standout cut from Central Line – a track so big that it got the group noticed over here on our side of the Atlantic, and forever gave them a place in the hallowed halls of 80s groove! The tune chugs along at a great roller skating rhythm – with some spare use of keyboards that ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Chairmen Of The Board —
Chairmen Of The Board Salute The General ... LP Invictus/HDH (UK), Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A treasure trove of excellent work from the Chairmen Of The Board – with titles that include "All We Need Is Understanding", "Patches", "Pay To The Piper", "Give Me Just A Little More Time", "Elmo James", "Everything's Tuesday", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Invictus/Demon (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
Probably the rarest of all albums by The Chairmen Of The Board – and also the last! The album was cut after the band re-formed briefly, and it's got a fuzzed-out heavy soul sound that's quite different from some of the group's earlier work. There's heavy guitar on many tracks – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chakachas —
Jungle Fever ... LP Polydor, 1972. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A mad mix of Latin and funky rhythms – a 70s classic from the Belgian group Chakachas! The album's best known for its title hit "Jungle Fever" – an insane cut that features heavy drums, choppy guitar, and a stop/start action that's peppered with sounds of female pleasure! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jungle Fever ... CD 14.99(Recent reissue. Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Vault, 1968. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Plenty of echoes of Chess, King, and Atlantic Records here – a late 60s live performance by the Chambers Brothers – but one that's already retro-styled towards modes from earlier in the decade, and styles from the R&B years of the 50s! As with all the group's Vault LPs, the sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing.)
Tim Chandell —
Loving Moods Of Tim Chandell ... LP Orbitone (UK), 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Titles include "Love For Real", "Girl I'm Leaving", "Angel", "Burning Love", "Make It Soon", and "Don't Take Your Love". LP, Vinyl record album
(Canadian Abraham pressing in a UK Orbitone cover.)
Abraham, 1978. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Abraham (Canada), 1979. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In a UK Orbitone cover, with unglued seams.)
Orbitone (UK), 1978. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Up Front, Early 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
A sweet soul classic from the young Gene Chandler! The record is built around Gene's hit "Duke Of Earl" – and it features Gene in a ridiculous looking "Duke" costume on the cover – but the record's a great one overall, and features some excellent late-night soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Chandler —
Greatest Hits Of Gene Chandler ... LP Constellation, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful set of Gene Chandler's recordings from the early 60s, featuring a few from the Vee Jay years, but more importantly, a wealth of gems from the lost mid 60s years at the Constellation label. There's 3 excellent numbers by Curtis Mayfield – including "Think Nothing About ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear on the top seam, but is nice overall.)
Brunswick/Demon (UK), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
A soaring, burning set from Gene Chandler – completely different than his early hits, and a key point in the transformation of Chicago soul in the 60s! Gene's always had a heck of a great vocal range – and he really gets a chance to use it to best effect on this album of jaunty and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1970. Sealed Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A classic collaboration between 2 of the godfathers of Chicago soul – recorded at a time when both of them had emerged as proven big-sales artists, and were given the freedom to experiment in different styles with side projects like this. Here, they're singing in almost a Curtis Mayfield-esqu ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed, with a cutout hole.)
Big Beat, 1997. Very Good ... $1.99
Featuring Jay-Z. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Vinyl has stickers on the deadwax.)
Atlantic, 2000. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Chess, Mid/Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Ray Charles —
25th Anniversary In Show Business Salute To Ray Charles ... LP ABC, 1950s/1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, Early 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
Pretty great stuff – and not the gimmicky "dance" record you might guess from the title! The set's simply a collection of some of Ray's best hard-hitting R&B tracks for Atlantic – mostly recorded in the 50s, and brought together with this 60s title, in a package that also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & purple label pressing. Cover has some splitting in the seams and spine.)
Atlantic, 1956. New Copy (reissue)... $17.99 19.98
A later Atlantic Records set from Ray Charles – a record that does a lot more to show off the jazz side of his talents than some of his earlier work! Ray plays piano, and works in a few different small combos – with players who include Joseph Bridgewater and John Hunt on trumpets, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Record Store Crawl Exclusive pressing, limited to brick & mortar stores. Just 500 copies!)
Ray Charles —
Genius Of Ray Charles ... LP Atlantic, 1959. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Later Atlantic Records material from the legendary Ray Charles – a set that definitely lives up to the genius of the title, in that it shows a real sense of development in Ray's music! Charles has moved from the shorter R&B of his early Atlantic singles, to embrace some greater jazz-based ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & purple label pressing. Cover has a small split on the spine and a lightly stained corner.)
Atlantic, Late 50s. Very Good ... $8.99
More of a jazz album than the early vocal singles of Ray Charles – but a set that definitely is as great as promised by the title! Ray's in the lead on piano – taking some strong solos, and showing us what a sensitive phraseologist he can be when needed – really showcasing that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Great Ray Charles (180 gram mono pressing) ... LP 17.99(Red & green label Broadway pressing.)
Atlantic, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... $17.99 19.98
More of a jazz album than the early vocal singles of Ray Charles – but a set that definitely is as great as promised by the title! Ray's in the lead on piano – taking some strong solos, and showing us what a sensitive phraseologist he can be when needed – really showcasing that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Great Ray Charles ... LP 8.99(Record Store Crawl Exclusive pressing, limited to brick & mortar stores. Just 500 copies!)
ABC/Concord, 1962. New Copy 2LP ... $26.99 34.99
Brilliant work throughout – both of Ray Charles' classic country albums in a single package! Volume one is the stuff of legends – and what seemed a silly idea at the time was true proof of Ray's genius – the most successful album of his career and a bona-fide number one hit that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Modern Sounds In Country & Western Music – Vols 1 & 2 ... CD 14.99
Atlantic, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $19.99
A great live album, with a definite jazzy feel – thanks to work from David Newman on tenor sax and Marcus Belgrave on trumpet! Titles include "The Right Time", "I Got A Woman", "Blues Waltz", "Hot Rod", "Sherry", and "Talkin Bout ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label Long Playing Unbreakable pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... $17.99 19.98
A pivotal album for Ray Charles – one that features the sweet electric piano jammer "What'd I Say" – offered up here in 2 parts, and a track that would become the prototype for so many funk songs in years to come! There's a vibe here that really takes off from the R&B of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Record Store Crawl Exclusive pressing, limited to brick & mortar stores. Just 500 copies!)
ABC, 1961. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A classic album of soul duets – and one of the deeper records cut by Betty during the 60s! The arrangements are by the great Marty Paich, and although there's some singers in the background, the overall sound is still pretty nice and soulful. Betty's high voice works well with Ray's raspy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
Ray Charles & Milt Jackson —
Soul Meeting ... LP Atlantic, Early 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
Fairly decent jazz session, and one in which Ray plays alto sax and electric piano, along with his usual acoustic piano. Milt Jackson is on vibes, of course, and the rest of the group includes Kenny Burrell, Percy Heath, and Art Taylor. Titles include "Soul Meeting", "X Ray ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s red and purple label pressing, in heavy glossy cover.)
Parkway, 1964. Sealed ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Shrinkwrap has a hole in front.)
Parkway, Early 60s. Sealed ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram EU pressing on WaxTime.)
Parkway, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Cameo, 1961. Sealed ... $6.99
A title that seems to take off from Chubby Checker's bit trademark hit, but the overall groove is a lot better than you might expect – set for twisting, sure, but in a nicely rough and ready style that's almost equal parts soul and R&B! Some tunes are familiar, but twist-ified – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram EU pressing on WaxTime.)
Clifton Chenier, Rockin Dupsee, Marcel Dugas, & Others —
Zydeco Blues – Legendary Jay Miller Sessions ... LP Flyright (UK), Late 50s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Tabu, 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Ava Cherry —
Ripe ... LP Curtom/RSO, 1980. Sealed ... $7.99
One of the best Curtom dancefloor projects from the label's later disco years – an all-out clubby set from vocalist Ava Cherry, recorded both at Curtom and Sigma Sound! Unlike other Curtom disco efforts, which almost seem to carry an apology for taking a straighter singer onto the dancefloor ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap is lightly shopworn.)
Ava Cherry —
Streetcar Named Desire ... LP Capitol, 1982. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of the more new wave-oriented moments from Ava Cherry – a singer we know best from her solo work in soul, but who also has a pretty strong pedigree on the rock side of the spectrum as well! The instrumentation is heavy on keyboards – played by Mark Isham, in a way that sometimes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover has a promo sticker.)
Chi-Lites —
Fantastic Chi-Lites ... LP Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Fantastic Chi-Lites is right, because the group's still going strong even after their hit years on Brunswick – stepping forth with a sweet harmony sound that nicely fits the Philly arrangements they get on this set! There's a maturity here that gets past the fragile soul of earlier sets, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chi-Lites —
Toby ... LP Brunswick, 1974. Very Good ... $8.99
A sweet soul killer from The Chi-Lites – and record that really shows them as one of the greatest harmony groups to ever come from Chicago! The vibe here is a bit more mellow than on previous records – and the trio step into some sublime ballads and love songs that really blow us away ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1977. New Copy ... $17.99 19.99
Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah – classic work from Chic, and a great batch of choppy funky dancefloor tunes! By the end of the 70s, Chic were so ubiquitous it was hard to remember the early power of this set – but from the perspective of 40 years later, the album's a real gem – set up ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Half-speed mastering by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios!)
Chic —
Good Times/Atlantic, 1979. Near Mint- ... $6.99
One of the blueprints of hip hop! At the time, Chic's "Good Times" just seemed like a wickedly funky pop tune – but who knew that that bass and guitar groove would inspire a whole generation of hip hoppers, bouncing along in a groove that was at once at home on the roller rink or ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(UK pressing in an Atlantic sleeve.)
Chic —
I Want Your Love (remix)/Atantic (UK), 1978. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Red Label, 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Warner, 1990. Very Good (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(NOTE: Missing cover. Comes in a plain sleeve.)
Underground, 1986. Good+ ... $8.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing with red print. Label has some red marker .)
Past Due, Early 80s. New Copy 2LP ... $30.99
The overlooked legacy of the Chocolate Buttermilk Band – a long-running combo from the North Carolina scene – one who opened for or backed up some of the biggest soul artists to visit their state – then created some great music on their own! Make no mistake, these guys are way ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1977. Very Good ... $6.99
An overlooked funky classic from Chocolate Milk – and a set that still preserves the tight grooves of the group's earliest work! Allan Toussaint is still on hand this time around to help with both production and songwriting – and his touches can definitely be felt on the record – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some wear with two stickers at the opening.)
Cordial (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $16.99
A contemporary soul set from the UK, but one that's got a very laidback vibe and a very mellow 70s sort of sound! The style is nicely easygoing – kind of slow funk on most tracks, which is perfect for the lead vocals and the way they trip along the tunes in a way that's relaxed, but never ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Supertronics, 1984. Very Good ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Clandestine featuring Ned Sublette —
Radio Rhythm (S-I-G-N-A-L S-M-A-R-T) (voc, extra cheese, dub, short voc) ... 12-inch Sleeping Bag, 1984. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing in a stickered sleeve, with some light stains at the bottom.)
Mainstream/We Want Sounds (UK), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $31.99
There weren't many vocal albums on the Mainstream label during the early 70s, and this rare soul side is a real overlooked gem! Alice Clark has a rich soulful voice, with a style that sounds a bit like Esther Marrow, mixed with some of the lead vocalists in Voices Of East Harlem – a really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Vee Jay, 1961. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A real classic from Chicago soulman Dee Clark – and one of those crazy Vee Jay albums packaged in a cover with an image of young white love! Despite that cloying image, though, the record has a tremendous depth – and is a great illustration of the versatility of Clark at his best, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing in a stereo cover, still in the shrink, including Vee Jay inner sleeve.)
Dee Clark —
Keep It Up ... LP Charly (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great (and now out of print!) collection of Dee's best work for the Vee Jay label – and even better than the usual hit collection, because it features cuts he recorded with The Dells, The Kook Gents, The Upsetters, and The Delegates. Dee was one of the label's most versatile singers, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
