Soul — In Stock
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!
CDs (1070) new/used, Vinyl (975) new/used, LPs (729) new/used, 12-inch (194) new/used, 7-inch (50 used), 78 RPM (2), Books (1), All (2046)
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Rokel (UK), 1979. Very Good ... $3.99
(Global Grooves, Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Afro Disco sleeve, stained along the top right corner.)
Ace (UK), Late 60s/1997. Used ... $6.99
Great CD compilation that brings together all of the early Mad Lads stuff for Stax/Volt. 24 tracks in all, and solid group harmony stuff all the way through. The Mad Lads were one of the few groups in the south with a sound this deep (or maybe we should say this "northern"), and this CD ... read more CD
Capitol, 1968. Near Mint- ... $13.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, aging, and two small cutout holes.)
RCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1986. New Copy ... $11.99
A pretty sweet soul group from the mid 80s scene – one that's been a bit overlooked over the years, but who have a sound that's right up there with the best of their big name contemporaries! At some points, these guys have a way of harmonizing along with electro funk that reminds us a lot of ... read more CD
Main Ingredient —
Quiet Storm ... CD RCA, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A totally great set for fans of harmony soul – way better than just a greatest hits by the group! The Main Ingredient are probably best remembered for their bouncier pop tunes – but we've always loved the group best for their sweet mellow tunes, the kind of late nite harmony tracks ... read more CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole, booklet has a small promo sticker.)
RCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy ... $11.99
A killer set from a group that never lets us down – stepping out here in a sound that's more modern, more mature than their hit work of the 70s – yet still filled with all the sublime harmony soul we'd expect from the trio of Tony Silvester, Cuba Gooding, and Luther Simmons! Wade ... read more CD
NCF/Superfly (France), 1989. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
Sheila and Desmond Majek work here with support from the Nigeria Conservation Foundation – whose message really comes across in the album's earth-minded grooves! The rhythms are a blend of 80s soul modes, with maybe a bit of a Caribbean vibe at times too – and the spirit of the vocals ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 1000 copies.)
Gallo/Be With (UK), 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
Groovy South African soul from Linda Bab Majika – a singer who's part of that new generation of positivity that was flowing out of the scene, reaching out here with a sound that's pretty universal in appeal! The music is more conventional 80s soul than you might expect – and richer and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Glass Wing/Invisible City Editions (Canada), 1986. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
A very unusual shift for spiritual jazz in the 80s – a set that combines the acoustic energy of the 70s with some newer electric touches – all in a way that takes off with some soulful elements in the mix! Jeff Majors handles a harp – ala Dorothy Ashby – but the music mixes ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited reissue – with a nice booklet of notes!)
Polydor, 1991. Used ... $4.99
Fog City, 2006. Used ... $4.99
Polydor/Anagram, 1970. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
A masterpiece of freeform funk from Mandrill – New York group at the start of the 70s, but one who work here with the best longform jamming styles of the Bay Area scene! The combo draw equal influence from jazz, funk, soul, and Latin – using all elements in a unique hybrid that's all ... read more CD
Columbia, 1986. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
The Manhattans get back to basics, but they're also working with a sound that's a bit smoother and more contemporary than before – a mix of slightly grooving rhythms and mellower quiet storm moments, the latter of which is especially well-suited to their vocals! There's a bit less ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut cover, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some ring & edge wear, some worn spots in the die-cut, and a promo stamp on back.)
CBS/PTG (Netherlands), 1985. New Copy ... $10.99
A different sound than the Manhattans of the 70s – but a set that's still got some wonderful harmonies throughout! The production has a modern sort of 80s crackle – more beats and keyboards than before, but also some standout acapella moments that hearken back to an old school style of ... read more CD
Atlantic, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A sweet little disco set from Herbie Mann – recorded in collaboration with the Fire Island soul vocal trio! The group's got a sound that's kind of compelling – not as sweet or smooth as some of the other disco trios of the time, and with an approach that almost has the voices moving in ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A record that's full of many surprises – one of which is the sweet lead vocals of Cissy Houston! Houston works here in a style that merges nicely with the jazzy currents of Herbie Mann – at a level that's different than other soul/fusion sets of the time – like work on CTI or ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Marc V —
Powerful Love (street mix, single version, extended remix, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Elektra, 1989. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in an Elektra sleeve. Sleeve and label have a name in marker.)
Cameo, 1966. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Tristone, 1989. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Pink label pressing.)
Teena Marie —
Emerald City ... CD Epic, 1986. Used ... $7.99
Heavy funk from Teena Marie – a self-produced killer for mid 80s Epic Records – done with some even bolder grooves than before, in ways that definitely show the hallmarks of the Prince generation! The 80s was a hell of a good time to be a female funk artist on her own – and Teena ... read more CD
(Out of print original pressing.)
Teena Marie —
Robbery ... CD Epic, 1983. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Teena Marie steps out strongly on her own – really knocking it out of the park on this initial album for CBS – entirely written, arranged, and produced by Lady T! The grooves are as funky as before, but possibly have a leaner quality overall – a tighter 80s groove approach to the ... read more CD
(Out of print original Epic CD pressing.)
Tuff City, 1988. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Black Lite/Now Again, 1976. New Copy ... $9.99 20.98
One of the weirdest funk records you'll ever hope to own – an obscure concept album on the life and loves of a Las Vegas hustler! The set's got the gritty street-level vibe you'd expect from its cover – a very stripped-down, homegrown studio effort that features vocalist Marvin Neroes ... read more CD
Also available Marvin Whoremonger (with bonus download) ... LP 44.99
Black Lite/Now Again, 1976. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $44.99 55.98
One of the weirdest funk records you'll ever hope to own – an obscure concept album on the life and loves of a Las Vegas hustler! The set's got the gritty street-level vibe you'd expect from its cover – a very stripped-down, homegrown studio effort that features vocalist Marvin Neroes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Marvin Whoremonger ... CD 9.99(Numbered limited edition of 1000 – includes download!)
Now Again, Late 60s-Mid 70s. New Copy ... $44.99 55.98
Never-issued work from underground Atlanta soul genius Richard Marks – an artist who never got much exposure back in the day, but who kept on producing and recording funky soul nuggets on his own! Marks' later years were covered in a previous set by the Now Again label – and this time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Numbered limited edition of 1000 copies – with download!)
Now Again, Late 60s/1970s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99 24.99
An artist you might not know at all – but one you'll be digging plenty after hearing this wonderful set! Richard Marks is a guitarist and singer with a very funky, very gritty sound – really right up there with the best of the funky 45 underground of the time – which makes this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great 2LP package – with special 20 page book and download card!)
Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch —
Wildside (double a side promo) ... 12-inch Interscope, 1991. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Motown (UK), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A sharp UK version – with tracks that include "Wild One", "Nowhere To Run", "Heatwave", "Dancing In The Streets", "My Baby Loves Me", "Come & Get These Memories", "You've Been In Love Too Long", "A Love Like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s white label UK promo – blank white labels!)
Motown, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
The Marvelettes were one of Motown's first successful acts – and given their strong run during the 60s, they also proved to be one of the label's most consistent! This 2LP set is loaded with excellent material by the group – and titles include "Please Mr Postman", "Playbo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has tape remnants on the seams, an unglued bottom seam, and small mark from sticker removal.)
Mary Jane Girls —
In My House – The Very Best Of The Mary Jane Girls ... CD Motown, Mid 80s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Casablanca, 1976. Sealed ... $9.99
A later album from Hugh Masekela – but still plenty darn hip, way more so than most of the other artists on the Casablanca label at the time! Hugh's South African groove is still very firmly in place here – mixed with a slightly warmer LA soul sound, but expanded with loads of great ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Jive Afrika, 1985. Very Good+ ... $7.99
(Global Grooves, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a hype sticker and a gold promo stamp on the back.)
Buddah, 1972. Very Good ... $13.99
The sensuous soul gem from Barbara Mason – a sweetly soulful groover all the way – and one of her strongest records! Give Me Your Love gets our love for a bunch of reasons, but especially for the title track – which is reworking of Curtis Mayfield's "Give Me Your Love" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the bonus photo! Cover has a cutout notch, ring & edge wear, half split top seam, and some splitting in the bottom seam.)
James Mason —
Recollection Echo – Unreleased Recordings (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Shout (Japan), Late 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A stunner of an album from the legendary James Mason – unreleased tracks that were recorded after his legendary Rhythm Of Life album – finally issued to the world after so many years! There's a number of cuts here that would have been right at home on Mason's classic (and only) album ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi!)
Soul Brother/Expansion/Chiaroscuro, 1977. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
One of our favorite albums ever – and every track is a masterpiece! The album was originally cut for the tiny Chiaroscuro label in 1977 – and it's got a sound that's unlike anything else we can think of – soaring, soulful, jazzy, and righteous – wrapped up in a blend that's ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Hot Buttered Soul/Stax (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Fantastic mid 70s sounds from The Masqueraders! Everybody Wanna Live On may very well be the best album ever by this sweet southern vocal group – produced and arranged by Isaac Hayes, who'd always had a big hand in the group's sound. The record's got a style that reminds us of mid 70s ... read more CD
Rhino, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $6.99
Mass Production may not have cracked the charts as much as some of their contemporaries, but they were easily one of the tightest funky combos working for Atlantic Records at the end of the 70s – a great little group who always kept things soulful, and who managed to work with a very lean ... read more CD
Masters At Work —
Our Time Is Coming ... CD Tommy Boy, 2002. Used ... Just Sold Out!
If you ask us, their time's been coming for a long long time – as the team of Kenny Dope and Louie Vega have been one of the most important production talents of the past 10 years! Together, as Masters At Work, Kenny and Louie have a vision that spans hip hop, soul, house, club, Latin, disco ... (New Grooves, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
BBE (UK), 1984. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
The cover might make the record look like a new age set, but the whole thing's a massive batch of keyboard-heavy grooves from the 80s underground – surprisingly soulful, in a blue-eyed sort of way – and infused with a warm electric glow! Dan Mastroianni is clearly inspired by the sound ... read more CD
Ichiban, 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and bumped corners.)
Columbia, 1970. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Mathis —
I'll Search My Heart (double a side promo) ... 7-inch Columbia, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Columbia, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 4CDs ... $24.99
A very cool package of work from the legendary Johnny Mathis – and one that brings together a fair bit of material that never made it onto his full length LPs! The set's filled with singles that Mathis recorded during his landmark run for Columbia Records – not just well-known a-sides, ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 2016. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
It's taken us a bit longer than expected to get this second installment in Maxwell's Black Summers' Night series – but it's been well worth the wait, given the greater depth in the music! All that we love about Maxwell's previous records is alive and well here – but there's also kind ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a small hole in front.)
Curtis Mayfield —
Superfly (with bonus tracks) ... CD Curtom/Rhino, 1972. New Copy ... $4.99
Curtis Mayfield's lasting classic – and an album that the world will remember forever! Apart from being his hugely successful entry into the blacksploitation soundtrack field, this album's also a monster set of grooves that includes some of Curtis' funkiest work ever – a record that ... read more CD
Tangerine, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Motown, 1989. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Motown sleeve. Label and sleeve have a name in marker.)
Maze —
Silky Soul ... LP Warner, 1989. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Silky soul indeed from the great Frankie Beverly – a late 80s album, but one that has the smooth soul genius very much at the top of his game! Frankie's work from the 70s inspired countless imitators in the next decade – but after so many other male singers trying to cop his game, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Capitol, 1988. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Mixes by Marshall Jefferson on the Chicago side and C&C on the New York side. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with a cutout hole.)
Ronn/P-Vine (Japan), Late 60s. New Copy ... $19.99
An amazing collection of work from Toussaint McCall – a set that finally gives this classic soul singer his due! McCall stands as one of the best southern soul singers of his time – and one who's often painfully overshadowed by the better known singers on Atlantic and the larger labels. ... read more CD
Atlantic/Collectables, 1974/1975. Used 2 CD's ... $16.99
Two albums of funky soul from Les McCann! By this point in his career, Les has moved past straight jazz, and is spending a lot of time on vocals – sung in a nice raspy style that makes up for what it lacks in technique with a nice dose of soul! He's also still playing piano, mixed with some ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Avco, 1975. Very Good+ ... $5.99
This is it! The record that helped put disco over in a huge way, with a sound that would go on to be heavily imitated for years to come. Sweeping disco production from Hugo & Luigi arranged and conducted by Van McCoy, already a studio mainstay by this point, coupled with a set of accessible ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good ... $68.99
A smoking early set of work from Jimmy McCracklin – all original tunes, recorded by Chess with a very raw edge! LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing, nice and heavy, with deep groove! Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Classic postwar work from Jimmy McCracklin – a key bridge between blues and soul! LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Cover is lightly stained at the bottom, with some peeling on front and back.)
Route 66 (Sweden), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Early work from Jimmy McCracklin – tunes that have a much rawer sound than his later soul work – all recorded in Oakland or Houston, and including some of his rare singles for the Swing Time label! LP, Vinyl record album
Cat/Solid (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $13.99
An underground gem from Gwen McCrae – and the record that first set the tone for her dancefloor classics for Atlantic in the 80s! The album has Gwen shaking off some of the southern soul of her roots – stretching the genre out to hit notes that are much more in tune with modern soul of ... read more CD
TK, 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99
2 excellent mellow soul tracks from Gwen's last album at TK! Both sides have a strong modern soul sound, and show Gwen pushing way past her earlier style, towards the "Funky Sensation" groove that was right around the corner. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a TK sleeve.)
Zara McFarlane —
Songs Of An Unknown Tongue ... CD Brownswood (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
A beautiful tribute to the deep roots of the Jamaican homeland of Zara McFarlane – but a set that sounds unlike any Jamaican music we've heard before! This isn't dub or reggae – but sounds that delve much more deeply into past musical traditions of the island – styles collected ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Also available Songs Of An Unknown Tongue ... LP 18.99
Brownswood (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
A beautiful tribute to the deep roots of the Jamaican homeland of Zara McFarlane – but a set that sounds unlike any Jamaican music we've heard before! This isn't dub or reggae – but sounds that delve much more deeply into past musical traditions of the island – styles collected ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Songs Of An Unknown Tongue ... CD 11.99
Red Greg/We Want Sounds (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
A holy grail – and one of the only records ever cut by Donna McGhee, an incredibly soulful club singer who worked with both Patrick Adams and Roy Ayers! This album's her legendary side for the team of Adams and Greg Carmichael – and it's got a sweet and mellow groove that's unlike ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
LC/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. Used ... $14.99
Jimmy McGriff in a very cool 70s mode – hitting some of the fuller, more soul-based styles that Johnny Hammond and Jimmy Smith were exploring in the middle of the decade – while still also displaying a hell of a talent on the organ as well! The album has extra keyboards from Pat ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(2018 pressing, includes obi.)
Polydor, 1973. Very Good ... $9.99
Wonderful work from the great Ellen McIllwaine! Ellen's certainly not a soul artist – but she's got a particularly soulful approach to folk rock – one that's made her a favorite of groovers worldwide in the past few decades, thanks to a big push from Gilles Peterson, and the club scene ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has light wear and a bumped corner.)
Motown, 2002. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Warner, 2006. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Edited promo in a plain black sleeve.)
Malcolm McLaren & The Bootzilla Orchestra —
Waltz Darling ... CD CBS, 1989. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Timothy McNealy —
Funky Movement ... CD Shawn/Now Again, Early 70s. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
The first-ever full length collection of work by the mighty Timothy McNealy – the Texas funk genius who only issued a few rare funky 45s back in the day – but has gone onto achieve legendary status over the years! McNealy's music is completely unique right from the start – funky ... read more CD
Also available Funky Movement ... LP 24.99
Shawn/Now Again, Early 70s. New Copy ... $24.99
The first-ever full length collection of work by the mighty Timothy McNealy – the Texas funk genius who only issued a few rare funky 45s back in the day – but has gone onto achieve legendary status over the years! McNealy's music is completely unique right from the start – funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Funky Movement ... CD 6.99
Sequel (UK), Late 50s/1996. Used ... $6.99
More classic Atlantic R&B, reissued with a great reproduction of a Clyde McPhatter cover, and 4 bonus tracks to boot! Tracks include loads of Clyde's early soulful solo cuts, like "Heartaches", "Come What May", Love Has Joined Us Together", and "Let Me Know". ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic/Collectables, Late 50s. Used ... $9.99
26 tracks from Clyde McPhatter's Atlantic albums Clyde and Love Ballads – a great mix of hard R&B numbers, and some mellower ballads that showcase Clyde's richly emotional style of singing, one that's on a par with his lead vocal work in The Drifters, and recorded here in a very similar ... read more CD
Decca, 1970. Near Mint- ... $43.99
An excellent comeback album from the great Clyde McPhatter! The record was recorded in 1970, after Clyde had spent some time in Europe, kicking about and getting his head together. Clyde's vocals are as great as ever – and the backings are sublime, some of the best he ever received! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, with a promo ink stamp and some writing in pen on back.)
Blue Note, 1975. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Carmen McRae really opens up on this sweet 70s set for Blue Note – expanding past the traditional jazz of her roots, and even some of the groovier work of her Atlantic years – into a sweeping, contemporary sound that's all adult, all the way! The vibe is great – in the same ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Carmen McRae —
I'm Coming Home Again ... CD JAS/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy 2CD ... $28.99
A great smooth soul session from Carmen McRae – an album that's not nearly as well known as her American sides of the 70s, but which is possibly even better overall! The record features a great batch of smooth soul arrangements by Mario Sprouse – a blend of jazz and contemporary soul ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the "Versatile: Find Out Fusion" series!)
MDRT, 1987. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Rhythm, 1988. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Philadelphia International/Sony, 1975. Used ... $9.99
Teddy Pendergrass and crew get a bit more political than on earlier releases, and adopt the righteous bubbling soul groove that had put the O'Jays over the top a few years earlier – with incredible results! The title cut – "Wake Up Everybody" – would prove to be a great ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
MCA/Vinyl Masterpiece (Netherlands), 1981. New Copy ... $11.99
A post-Philly International album from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, but one that still keeps their groove very much intact – thanks to instrumental help from Norman Harris, Ron Baker, Vince Montana, Earl Young, and a host of other Sigma Sound talents! Although recorded in the early ... read more CD
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Black & Blue ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Classic Philly soul from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – a killer batch of studio tracks, despite the live image of the group on the cover! The album's got a slightly more expansive feel than some of the other Teddy Pendergrass-era albums by The Blue Notes – almost a mini-symphony ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring wear.)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (expanded) ... CD Philadelphia International/Sony, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
We never tire of this one – and we think it's a landmark soul LP that forever changed the face of soul music! Teddy Pendergrass is in perfect form, and he really gets into it on the album's 2 incredible long tracks – "I Miss You", and "Be For Real" – both with ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Lucky Seven, 1992. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Vee Jay, 1959/1999. Used ... $14.99
EmArcy, 1970. Used ... $9.99
RCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1982. New Copy ... $10.99
Funky grooves merge into sweet soulful moments – on this wonderful debut from an obscure Chicago group! The music is clubby at points, but also mellows out at others – mixing bassy grooves with spacier moments that have an especially nice vibe – and which really showcase a ... read more CD
Jazzman (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $8.99
Ultra-hip funk from Oklahoma's Messengers Incorporated – a group who come across with a sound that's every bit as righteous and heavy as you might guess from the cover! Instrumentation is heavy on bass, guitar, and organ – and topped with some great saxophone work too – all in a ... read more CD
Warner/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy 6 CDs ... $39.99
A massive package of funky music – and maybe one that no home should be without – as the set includes all the classic Josie Records and Warner Brothers albums by legendary New Orleans funk group The Meters – plus a fair bit of bonus tracks too! The Josie albums are incredible ... read more CD
Meters —
Live At Rozy's (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD REG Associates (Japan), 1976. Used ... $11.99
A rare little set from The Meters – recorded in their home turf of New Orleans in the mid 70s, but with a groove that's as raw as their Josie Records albums of the 60s! The vibe here is a great change from the polished production the group were getting over at Warner Brothers – and the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Meters/Why Arbs, 1970. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(CDr release.)
RCA/Dusty Groove, 1967. New Copy ... $7.99 12.99
One of the greatest Northern Soul albums ever – completely great all the way through, and filled with songs that have been burning up dancefloors for years! The vocals are incredible – soaring harmonies that hold together perfectly, even when the grooves are hard and heavy – and ... read more CD
Also available Sweetest One ... CD 4.99(On the Dusty Groove label.)
RCA/Dusty Groove, 1967. Used ... $4.99
One of the greatest Northern Soul albums ever – completely great all the way through, and filled with songs that have been burning up dancefloors for years! The vocals are incredible – soaring harmonies that hold together perfectly, even when the grooves are hard and heavy – and ... read more CD
Also available Sweetest One ... CD 7.99
Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A key moment for the Philly soul scene of the 70s – and the first album to feature the MFSB backing group as a solo act on their own! The ensemble were responsible for key sounds on countless soul singles of the time – yet also find a way to soar beautifully on their own – in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Love Is The Message (with bonus tracks) ... CD 12.99(In the original shrinkwrap with two hype stickers.)
Philadelphia International/Big Break (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $12.99
A key moment for the Philly soul scene of the 70s – and the first album to feature the MFSB backing group as a solo act on their own! The ensemble were responsible for key sounds on countless soul singles of the time – yet also find a way to soar beautifully on their own – in a ... read more CD
Philadelphia International/Sony (Japan), 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Quite possibly our favorite album from MFSB – the legendary Philly instrumental group from the 70s! The record's completely sublime all the way through – and is perhaps the most perfect illustration of that subtle blend of funk, soul, and disco that makes the group so great – a ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Outta Sight (UK), 1978/1979. New Copy ... $6.99
A previously-unreleased chapter in the career of the legendary Contours – heard here on some rare late 70s sessions that are quite different than their famous work for Motown! All the core soul of the Contours is still hanging on nicely – especially in the vocals, which have more of an ... read more CD
Polygram (Japan), 1998. New Copy ... $8.99
A real turning point for Monday Michiru – a set that has the Japanese singer moving into more complex rhythms than some of the straighter soul of her initial releases – really keeping things interesting as she stretches out lyrically too! Monday arranged and produced most of the record ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Please Note – CD case has a sticker in Japanese on the back.)
Aladdin (France), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A great collection of early R&B by one of the genre's best – the mighty Amos Milburn, a singer who brought a new level of hardcore to the genre! The set features recordings taken from the vaults of Aladdin Records – issued here for the first time! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has an index label at the top left corner.)
Steve Miller Band —
Fly Like An Eagle (gold CD pressing) ... CD Capitol/DCC, 1976. Used ... $39.99
A masterpiece from the legendary SF rocker Steve Miller – and a perfect summation of the years of blues, soul, funk, and rock he'd been soaking up in the Bay Area scene – served up here with an edge that's still very firmly in place! Miller was already plenty great before this set, but ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, gold CD pressing remastered by Steve Hoffman. Includes the original lift-lock case which has some light scuffs but is still solid.)
20th Century/Vinyl Masterpiece (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy ... $11.99
Stephanie Mills in fine formation here – working with the team of James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, who helped the lady reach the heights of her career in the early 80s! The sound here is catchy and contemporary, but hardly ever too commercial – just relaxed and grooving, in a mode that ... read more CD
BGO/United Artists (UK), 1963/1966. New Copy ... $8.99
2 brilliant albums from Garnet Mimms – one of the greatest soul singers of the 60s, and an artist you can never have enough of! Garnet's albums from the 60s are all great – and unlike his contemporaries, he always recorded full LPs with all great songs, a wealth of original material, ... read more CD
Charly (UK), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A killer collection of work by Garnet Mimms – one of our favorite soul singers of the 60s, and a talent that we'd rank in the highest of the high in our soul book! The set is a well-done batch of tunes with a focus on groovers by Garnet – and includes some sock-hard numbers from his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Numero, Late 70s. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
Brilliant early sounds from Jimmy Jam – rare late 70s material that has a very different sound than his slicker 80s work with Terry Lewis! The style here is a wonderful blend of sweet soul and righteous jazzy funk – a lot warmer than Jimmy's later beat-heavy style – and served up ... read more CD
