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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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Luv N' Haight, 1976. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A spiritual jazz classic – one of the rarest albums of its type from the 70s! This legendary session was recorded by Roy Ayers' keyboardist Harry Whitaker – working here as the leader of the Black Renaissance group, a one-shot ensemble that featured Woody Shaw on trumpet, Azar Lawrence ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing.)
Afro Art (UK), 1999. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Chocolate City, 1976. Sealed ... $19.99
This group were one of a number to use the name Smoke during the 70s – but at some point they were forced to change their name to Black Smoke, and you'll see the record listed both ways, but with the same cover. The band's a mixed ensemble of funk players – and they've got a sound that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Buddah, 1977. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Fantasy, 1980. Very Good- ... $5.99
Sweet warm grooves from the mighty Blackbyrds – a set that has George Duke working with the group, giving them some of the electric vibe of his own great work! The sound is less sharply funky than the early days of the group, but still mighty nice – and titles include "Do It ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Blackbyrds —
City Life ... LP Fantasy, 1975. Very Good- Gatefold ... $6.99
A fantastic album from this legendary jazz funk combo – a bit smoother than their first, but that's the great thing about it! The record has the band getting even tighter than before – coming up with an amazing jazz-inflected funk groove that still leaves us breathless after all these ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some splitting in the top seam.)
Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 19.99
A great album of funky dancefloor tunes! Originally issued in 1978, and clearly for the New York dancefloor crowd – the record takes the earlier work of funk group The Blackbyrds, and remixes the tracks slightly to pump up the groove a bit for the dancers. While the approach might not sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Night Grooves ... CD 9.99
Sound Town, 1983. Sealed ... $7.99
Later material cut by this great singer from the Soul Children. The tracks are produced by Homer Banks, and still have a very strong sound, even though the style's a bit more modern than Blackfoot's classic work. Writing is by Betty Crutcher, Homer Banks, and Chuck Brooks – and in a way, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Joe Davis/Flyright (UK), Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Wonderfully electric work from John Blair – a set that's a fair bit more fusion overall than his album for CTI – and which features some really great sounds from the "vitar"! From what we can tell, the instrument's a small electric guitar, but with some of the properties of ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Valley Vue, 1988. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Bobby Bland —
Come Fly With Me ... LP ABC, 1978. Very Good ... $1.99
ABC, 1975. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Brilliant later work by Bobby Blue Bland – done with backings that are much fuller than on his earlier albums – a mixture of strings and horns that really expand the sound! That doesn't keep things from being soulful, though – as Bobby's in incredible form vocally, really rising ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Duke/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A fantastic collection of work from Bobby Blue Bland – tracks recorded for Duke Records, but at a mid-60s moment when Bobby was moving even more strongly into soul! Titles include "Dear Bobby", "How Does A Cheating Woman Feel", "Lover With A Reputation", "I ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Duke/Bluesway, 1963/1973. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of Bobby Blue Bland's best albums ever – a stunning mix of blues and soul that's the kind of killer stuff that will make you a fan of his forever! There's no beating Bland at this point in his career – and the record is one of the finest illustrations of the power he brought to his ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and some wear.)
Fairway, 1960s. Sealed ... $9.99
Bobby Blue Bland —
Sweet Vibrations ... LP MCA, 1980. Very Good- ... $2.99
Uptown, 1994. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Uptown sleeve.)
Uptown/MCA, 1993. Very Good ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
MCA, 1999. Very Good+ 2x12" ... $6.99
Loads of clubby house remixes of the Mary J hit numbers. We did not have room to list the mixes of "As" above, which are "Maurice's millenium mix", "Jonathan Peters mix" and "Beyond Real mix". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Mary J Blige —
Your Child (Kiyamma Griffin rmx uptempo, Kiyamma Griffin rmx inst, Chucky Thompson late night, Junior's Marython mix) ... 12-inch MCA, 2000. Very Good ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo on heavy vinyl, in a plain sleeve.)
Geffen, 2007. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Mary J's nice, if ubiquitous single "Work That" – plus a the remix feat rhymes by embattled Busta Rhymes! 12-inch, Vinyl record
London, 1976. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Metronome (Germany), 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Energy, 1988. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Dakar, 1975. Sealed ... $9.99
A massive amount of fast funk groovers from the mighty Hamilton Bohannon – just the kind of skittish, upbeat, and totally amazing tracks that have made him a legend for years! The sound is really stripped down – usually just bass, drums, and guitar – wrapped together in this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Dakar, 1974. Very Good ... $5.99
A wonderful early record from Bohannon – and with a very different feel than usual! Although most of Bohannon's work from the time is up-tempo and funky, side two of this album has some amazing slow spacey cuts – done with a drum sound that's still quite hard, but just slower than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Insides Out ... CD 13.99(Cover has a split top seam.)
Village Giant, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $23.99
A hip set of soul jazz vocals from the west coast – sung by an obscure vocalist, but one with a nicely hip approach – maybe a bit like Oscar Brown Jr at times! Jim takes on some familiar tunes, but does a pretty groovy job – and tracks include "Days Till Morning", " ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear – but appears to be autographed on the back.)
MCA, 1984. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Boney M —
Take The Heat Off Me ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
A Germany disco classic from Boney M – poppy, kitschy, but with some undeniably catchy bits too! The set kicks off with the group's classic "Daddy Cool" – a tone so hokey, it'll make you wince – but which'll also have you sneaking back to the turntable when nobody's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear with a cutout hole.)
Buy This Record, 1980s. Very Good ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1989. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
A&M, 1981. Very Good+ ... $7.99
An early 80s gem from Booker T – and continuing proof that he made some mighty nice music after he split from the MGs! This set's got Book grooving in a sweet Cali mode all the way through – a vibe that's warm, yet never sleepy at all – and blended with just the right touches of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1968. Very Good ... $7.99
What can we say? Booker T and crew are always tops in our book – and this album's as strong a batch of their classic singles as you'll ever find! Book's organ is the sound of a generation, and Steve Cropper's sinister vamping on guitar gives even the poppier tracks a hard edge that still ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green & red Rockefeller label pressing. Cover is bent a bit at the opening.)
Stax/Real Gone, Mid 60s. New Copy 2LP ... $38.99 39.99
A treasure trove of tight, organ-driven grooves from Booker T & The MGs – a quartet who really helped transform the sound of soul music in the 60s – even if they never sang on any of their records! The combo instrumental record had existed before Booker and the group, but working ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Complete Stax Singles Vol 1 – 1962 to 1967 ... CD 18.99(Limited to 1000 copies on blue vinyl.)
Stax, 1967. Very Good- ... $11.99
Booker T's definitely getting a bit funky with this one – stepping off with the incredible title cut, a tune which really complicates the groove from the earlier years! The sound is still solid Memphis soul, with a raw instrumental vibe – but the grooves are even better than before, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hip Hug-Her ... CD 4.99(Yellow label pressing.)
Columbia, 1982. Very Good ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Bootsy's Rubber Band —
Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! ... LP Warner, 1977. Very Good Gatefold ... $7.99
Massive work from Bootsy Collins – one of his best-ever solo albums, and a perfect summation of the P-Funk groove – focused strongly through Bootsy's own sense of stardom! George Clinton worked with Collins on production, and the album's as tight as the best Parliament or Funkadelic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! ... CD 4.99
Sacred Staff, 1983. Very Good ... $6.99
David Bowie —
Young Americans ... LP RCA, 1975. Very Good- ... $14.99
A brilliant soul album! That's right, we said SOUL album! Bowie was at the height of his Ziggy Stardust fame when this one was recorded – a drastic left-turn in styles, forged during a point in his American tour when he could take a break, head to Philly, plug in at the Sigma Sound Studios, ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label pressing in the textured cover, including the printed inner sleeve. Cover has mostly split seams.)
Motown, 1993. Very Good+ ... $24.99
King/Charly (UK), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Nice stuff from one of our favorite R&B bandleaders of the 50s! These excellent tracks pop along with a tight rolling groove and a lively sense of rhythm that was often unmatched by some of the other sleepier groups of the time – and Bradshaw did a good job of recruiting some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tabu, 1977. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A set that definitely lives up to its title – a stone stormer from Brainstorm – one of the tightest funky ensembles of their generation, and one of the few who could go deep while still laying down a groove! The set's got a perfect balance of modes – enough of the appeal of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 2002. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1998. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
United Artists, 1977. Very Good- ... $1.99
Another killer from Brass Construction – served up in that fantastic Randy Muller groove! The group's a bit one, but they've got a tightness that's really incredible – horns, bass, keys, and drums all focused together perfectly – hitting a pulsating rhythmic line that's perfect ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
United Artists, 1978. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Obscure batch of funky tracks, produced by Horace Ott, and released on the Pyramid subsidiary of United Artists. The tracks have sort of a late 70s well-produced funk feel, with lots of bass, and ensemble playing. Tracks include "Vibes", "Goin Home", "Stay Up", " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout mark.)
Sleeping Bag, 1986. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Brecker Brothers —
Brecker Brothers ... LP Arista, 1975. Very Good ... $3.99
The start of a legendary run from superjazz brothers Randy and Michael Brecker – trumpeter and tenorist, respectively – already players who'd worked on a hell of a lot of previous sessions, both as a pair and on their own – finally stepping here into some well-deserved fame in the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Brecker Brothers ... CD 11.99(Cover has wear.)
Top & Bottom, 1971. Very Good- ... $19.99
Great stuff – and possibly the best album ever by this classic harmony soul group! The style is wonderful – with Brenda's sweet voice in the lead, and backing by the all-male Tabulations. The overall approach was used by Gladys Knight & The Pips for years, but we've always liked ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has heavy edge wear, split bottom seam held with clear tape, and some aging.)
Chocolate City, 1977. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Sublime second generation soul from Brenda & The Tabulations – a sweet set of Philly grooves, recorded at Sigma sound with help from Norman Harris, Bobby Eli, and John Davis! The album's every bit as groove-heavy as you'd expect from work by those dancefloor heavyweights – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has a cut corner.)
Chess/P-Vine (Japan), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
One of the only full sets we've ever seen to document the great run of singles cut by Jackie Brenston in the early 50s – work initially done in Memphis, as a real precursor to that city's soul scene – and later cut also in Chicago, with a really hard-wailing approach! The set's titled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi!)
Columbia, 2018. New Copy ... $22.99
A soaring set from Leon Bridges – a full length second album that's every bit as classic as his debut, but in a completely different way! Where Coming Home was maybe Leon's answer to the generation of Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke, Good Thing is more of a nod to the era of Maxwell and D'Angelo ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Dream/Athens Of The North (UK), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
An obscure bit of boogie from Brief Encounter – a southern soul group known best for their mid 70s sides for the Sound Stage Seven label, stepping out here in a completely different 80s groove! Most tracks are upbeat and dancefloor funky – plenty of bass on the bottom and some sweet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available We Want To Play (with bonus track) ... CD 12.99
Third Story, 1982. Very Good- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear, splitting in the top seam, and a stained corner.)
BC, Late 70s/Early 80s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Another nice track from Began Cekic, with a helping hand from Tee Scott. The groove's popping early 80s sound has a crisp midtempo almost roller skating vibe. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a BC sleeve.)
Brooks Burgess Brooks, 1989. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Cree (Germany), Late 80s. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
Great grooves from Brother Reistance – tracks that are aimed at the dancefloor, but which also have a strong social message too! "Tonite Is De Night" is a cool call to action, set to a rhythm with tight tropical touches – and "Crucial Decision" is presented here in ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Turbo, 1977. Sealed ... $2.99
Not the greatest album by this East Coast funk band – and one that shows them hitting a bit more of a crossover club sound, with lots of up-tempo funk tracks that kind of aim for a disco groove. Fortunately, the instrumentation's pretty good – and the album actually has some nice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
A&M, 1988. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp and hype sticker.)
A&M, 1980. Very Good Gatefold ... $5.99
More hit magic from the Brothers Johnson – still working with Quincy Jones at this point, and virtually setting up the blueprint for jazzy soul in the 80s! Backings are by an all-star team, and Rod Temperton's helping out Quincy with arrangements – going for that snapping groove ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Light Up The Night ... CD 5.99(In original shrinkwrap, with hype sticker and a price sticker.)
A&M, 1976. Very Good- ... $3.99
An all-star soul affair produced by Quincy Jones, and featuring the talents of studio greats like Harvey Mason, Billy Cobham, Toots Thielmans, Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, and many others – not to mention the Brothers themselves! We'll be honest, though, in saying that we really think it's the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
A&M, 1984. Sealed ... $4.99
The Brothers Johnson are hardly out of control on this mid 80s set – as the album's got a tight groove that shows the duo are still going strong long past their 70s fame! As before, there's a bit of bounce on the bottom – that bassy groove that the pair first crafted back in their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a hype sticker and some shop sticker remnants.)
Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
A great full length collection of work by Memphis singer Barbara Brown – a vocalist who appeared both as a solo act, and with her sisters – on a variety of singles for labels like Cadet, Atlantic, Tower, and MGM in the late 60s and early 70s! Barbara's got a deep, rich voice that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
MCA, 1988. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $2.99
Classic New Jack Swing, and a song that defined the sound of a generation! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has an index sticker on the top right corner.)
Charles Brown —
Charles Brown Sings Christmas Songs ... LP King, Early 50s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Charles Brown was one of the first guys to ever record an important R&B Christmas tune in the postwar years – and here, he's featured in a full album of music of the same nature – which really furthers his legacy in the genre! Brown's approach is groundbreaking – as he has ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charles Brown/King/Highland, Early 50s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A special holiday package – one that brings together Charles Brown's classic Christmas Recordings for King Records – plus a few later tracks by organist Bill Doggett! Brown was one of the first guys to ever record an important R&B Christmas tune in the postwar years – and ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rhythm Attack (Germany), 1987. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A later Go-Go effort from the legendary Chuck Brown – quite different from his Soul Searchers work, but very much in the best spirit of DC Go-Go material of the time! Like some of the more famous sets of this type, there's a very live, spontaneous feel to the whole record – lots of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Any Other Way To Go? ... CD 8.99
TTED, 1984. Near Mint- ... $1.99
At this point, Chuck and the group have moved firmly into DC Go-Go territory – but they still did that pretty darn well, and their years as a funk group make this one kick a bit more than other singles from the time. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a TTED sleeve.)
King, 1966. Very Good ... $49.99
One of Brother James' rare Christmas albums, which are always a treat because they include loads of original material that showcase both sides of the James Brown sound. There are some deep soulful ballads in which James gets all sentimental about Christmas, and there are some nice funky groovers, ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Unusual 60s pressing – with a different cover than usual! Black label pressing. Cover has split seams, light surface wear, and some aging.)
Polydor, 1972. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
A really great double-length set from James Brown – maybe slightly less iconic than some of his other classics from the early 70s, but a record that really shows the man stretching out and finding his groove! The whole thing is a great example of the new freedoms that Brown was experiencing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Polydor, 1974. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99
JB's wildest album, with a crazy cover that shows him running away from the devil, and great gatefold inner photo with him standing amidst a bunch of declarations of "Hell". The record is a double album filled with lots of different styles from James' funky bag. Nicer bits include " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a center split bottom seam.)
Polydor, 1971. Very Good ... $19.99
James Brown really opens up on this early 70s classic – really showing the world the amazing groove he was crafting with his band – who were let loose to jam in the studio, spinning out some really long grooves – which were then cut down to make this sweet little record! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hot Pants (with bonus track) ... CD 13.99(Original pressing. Cover has some edge wear.)
Scotti Bros, 1988. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
Full Force and James Brown – stepping out in a groove that's almost early New Jack Swing! 12-inch, Vinyl record
King, 1969. Very Good ... $9.99
A definite mother from James Brown – the kind of all-funky album that few of his contemporaries could ever hope to match! If you've ever doubted the sheer raw power of James at the end of the 60s, the first few notes of this one will definitely make you a convert – and the stretched-out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear with split top and bottom seams.)
Polydor, 1979. Very Good ... $1.99
Uptempo funky James from the end of the 70s – aimed at the discos, but with that funky sound of earlier days still pretty much in place! In other words, there's plenty of funky instrumentation in the cuts – a bit faster than in earlier years, but still quite nice – plus ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Polydor, 1978. Very Good- ... $3.99
At the end of the 70s, James was combatting the disco movement by forging his own brand of dancefloor music – a super-heavy fusion of straight-on funk, but with a more up-tempo twist and extended in a style to compete with some of the hit 12" singles being issued at the time. This album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Polydor, 1969. New Copy ... $19.99
A great addendum to the famous Augusta, GA live set that was first issued as Sex Machine, then as Live At Home With His Bad Self – extra material from those recordings, brought together here in a special album of their own! The set features some great bits from in and around the sessions ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
King, 1967. Very Good ... $16.99
Raw soul, indeed – a term that could have been coined for James Brown's vocal approach, and which probably makes one of its first appearances here on a record! The album's kind of a grab bag of earlier sides that James recorded for King, but it's a perfect showcase for his amazing sound in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Rhino, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Ahhhh. . . This one takes us back to the 80s – when there was so little good work by James in print that Rhino was actually able to scoop him up for a quickie compilation. And, given the bias of the time, most of the work on the set's from the mid/late 60s King years – which is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rhino, 1968. Sealed ... $11.99
Great reissue of James' second set of tracks recorded live at the famous Apollo Theatre! This is a weird little Rhino reissue from the 80s – featuring 9 tracks from the original 2LP set. Titles include the duet version of "Think", plus "Thanks", "Let Yourself ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small corner cut.)
Rhino, 1968. Sealed ... $11.99
Great reissue of James' second set of tracks recorded live at the famous Apollo Theatre! This is a weird little Rhino reissue from the 80s – featuring 9 tracks from the original 2LP set: "It May Be The Last Time", "I Feel Good (I Got You)", "Prisoner Of Love", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Scotti Bros, 1985. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
From the Rocky IV soundtrack. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Polydor, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
One of the greatest albums ever from James Brown – even if it wasn't issued during his classic run of funk records in the early 70s! Yet the material here is all from that time – recorded by Polydor when James and the JBs were completely kicking ass in the studio – turning out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Motherlode – Unreleased Original Recordings (Expanded & Remastered) ... CD 8.99
James Brown —
Payback ... LP Polydor, 1973. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
A masterpiece of funky soul – and one of the greatest albums of the early 70s! It all comes together on this one – funk, soul, politics, and production – and the record is still one of the clearest examples of James Brown's genius that you'll ever find! Recorded during the same ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Sterling stamp. Cover has a stuck gatefold.)
Polydor, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of the last great albums from James Brown! Not as totally sublime as Payback or some of the others from the 70s – but James is still working here with Fred Wesley and Dave Matthews – and many of the cuts retain the funk of a few years past. Case in point is the sublime "Funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Reality ... LP 8.99
Polydor, 1975. Very Good ... $8.99
One of the last great albums from James Brown! Not as totally sublime as Payback or some of the others from the 70s – but James is still working here with Fred Wesley and Dave Matthews – and many of the cuts retain the funk of a few years past. Case in point is the sublime "Funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Reality ... LP 11.99(Original pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Polydor, 1968. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $26.99 34.99
An amazing James Brown live set from the crucial year of 1968 – the show that marked the debut of "Say It Loud I'm Black & I'm Proud" – a cut that would become an anthem for much of America in the years to come! The feel here is somewhat similar to Brown's famous Boston ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl!)
King, 1970. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99
James Brown cooking it live – recorded (as the cover says) "at home in Augusta, Georgia with his bad self"! The groove here is a nice extension of earlier Apollo modes – one that shows the increasing funkiness of the James Brown Band, captured with a raw power that few other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label King pressing. Cover has light wear and some ink stamps inside the gatefold.)
Polydor/Now Again, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99
A legendary bit of fuzzy funk from James Brown – an important collaboration with the mighty Dave Matthews, who brings a more tripped-out feel to the record than some of James' other King sessions of the time! Matthews adds in lots of psych-influenced guitar – used very different than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
King, 1968. Very Good+ ... $24.99
James' moving tribute to the late Little Willie John – a big influence, and a fellow label mate at King. There are some great deep soul tracks on here, and lots of groovy instrumentals. Plus, the cover's got a picture of James holding a Little Willie John album, and looking very touched. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, a bumped corner, and small peeled spots from sticker removal.)
Smash, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
James Brown plays organ on this one, but it's mostly an effort to showcase various other artists that he was producing at the time, and who traveled with him on the road. Includes cuts by Baby Lloyd, The Jewels, James Crawford, and a young Vicki Anderson. This stuff was cut years before the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Park Place, 1988. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover appears to have been signed by the artist on front.)
Record Shack (UK), 1985. Very Good (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has an unglued bottom seam.)
Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Great arrangements from Alan Hawkshaw! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Strawberry, 1984. Very Good ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
The cover has a 70s photo, but the set features key postwar work from this early king of R&B – titles that include "Gamblin Man", "I Feel That Young Man's Rhythm", "It's A Cryin Shame", "Cryin & Singin The Blues", "Deep Sea Diver", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1982. Near Mint- ... $7.99
One of the two beautifully sweet albums of soul that the lovely Sheree Brown cut for Capitol in the early 80s. This one has less of a smooth jazzy sound than her first one, but it compensates by adding some tracks in a nice 80s groove mode – pushing the sound a bit further than before. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
GRP/Arista, 1980. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
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+ ... $4.99
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.)
