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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!
CDs (1329) new/used, Vinyl (1379) new/used, LPs (1054) new/used, 12-inch (279) new/used, 7-inch (44) new/used, 78 RPM (2), Books (1), All (2709)
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Columbia, 2012. Used ... $1.99
Capricorn, 1974. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Sweet funky sounds from the legendary Maxayn Lewis – a set that was the last in her initial run of the 70s, and maybe the grooviest of the bunch! The keyboards here are more center stage than the guitars of Maxayn's previous records – and they only seem to increase the funky feel of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear, with some marker in the top right.)
Capricorn/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $13.99
The debut album from Maxayn – a funky female talent who deserves to be mentioned in the same territory as Betty Davis and Yvonne Fair! Like both of those artists, Maxayn isn't afraid to use an electric guitar when she wants – which puts her music somewhere in the territory of groups ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Maxwell —
Black SUMMERS' Night (180 gram pressing) ... LP 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.)
Curtom/Mobile Fidelity, 1972. Used Gatefold ... $28.99
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
(Limited numbered hybrid SACD edition.)
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- ... $29.99
Specialty, 1950s. Used ... $2.99
Motown, 1989. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Motown sleeve. Label and sleeve have a name in marker.)
Warner, 1989. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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. Cover has a promo stamp and hype sticker.)
Capitol, 1989. Sealed ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Kym Mazelle —
Useless (house mix, clubb mix, ad lib mix, hot night mix, after hours mix, acapella) ... 12-inch Capitol, 1988. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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
Enterprise, 1972. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Avco, 1975. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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
(Cover has light wear at the opening.)
Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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- ... $6.99
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
TK/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $14.99
The Diamond Touch here is from Gregg Diamond – who brings a real Bionic Boogie feel to this album for George McCrae – a sound that shifts slightly from the Miami soul approach of earlier records, moving George up to New York for the session, and coming up with a strong disco groove ... read more CD
(Part of the Miami Sound – Original Soul/Funk/Disco Collection series!)
TK, 1974. Very Good ... $9.99
The record that forever put George McCrae on the map – and a crossover bit of Miami soul from the 70s with all the key elements of the TK sound firmly in place! George's vocals are nicely flanged out in that cool production mode that TK was using with its big acts of the time (an approach ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, split seams, and large initials in marker on front. Labels have initials in marker.)
George McCrae —
We Did It ... CD TK/Solid (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99
Maybe the most obscure 70s album from George McCrae – but a tight little set that still has the singer at the top of his Miami Soul game! The album features lots of production help from KC – of Sunshine Band fame – and the rhythms are in that skittish Miami mode that worked so ... read more CD
Black Jack, 1984. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
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.)
Cat, 1976. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Sexy soul from the great Gwen McCrae – a key follow-up to her massive Rockin Chair, and an album that showed that she could go a lot deeper than just crossover soul! Given Gwen's contribution to the early disco years, the record's got a surprisingly laidback feel – classic female ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Atlantic/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 28.99
A monster album that's gone onto influence a generation – but which was barely recognized at the time! Singer Eugene McDaniels had scored big with some pop hits in the 60s under the name Gene McDaniels – but here, he steps out in a righteous batch of offbeat funk tunes – filled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
KC (France), 1959. Near Mint- ... $29.99
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
Tommy McGee —
I'm A Stranger (Positive Negative plus bonus tracks) ... LP Numero, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
A treasure trove of rare soul work from Tommy McGee – a fantastic sweet soul singer from the Michigan scene of the 70s, and one who should have been huge – judging by the quality of the work on this set! The core of the package is Tommy's rare 1976 album Positive Negative – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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
20th Century, 1978. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Although Ellen McIlwaine's always best-remembered for her folksy work on Polydor, she's also pretty darn nice on this kind of record – a sophisticated soulful outing that shows that she sould still really thrive as an artist in a more commercial environment. The best cuts are the mellower ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Ellen McIlwaine —
We the People ... LP 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.)
RCA, 1979. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A rare electric outing from legendary altoist Jackie McLean – and one that comes off surprisingly well, given that the move was quite a shift for the reedman! The album's got a spiritual current that McLean developed in some of his earlier 70s material – like his gems for the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, including the printed inner sleeve.)
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
Atlantic/Sequel (UK), 1950s. Used ... $2.99
Great soulful R&B from Clyde's solo years at Atlantic! Some folks think that the worst thing that Clyde McPhatter ever did was to leave The Drifters – but to our ears, the move was an excellent one! Cyde had an amazing voice that was both sweet and deep at the same time, and working ... read more CD
Sequel (UK), Late 50s/1996. Used ... $9.99
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.)
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.)
Carmen McRae —
I Am Music ... LP 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
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!)
Carmen McRae —
Just A Little Lovin' ... LP Atlantic, 1970. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Bold, boozy work from Carmen McRae – a wonderfully mature album from that great time when her style was equal parts jazz and soul – put together here by arranger/producer Arif Mardin, a perfect choice for the record! There's a care to the overall presentation not heard in some of McRae' ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green Broadway pressing.)
MDRT, 1987. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Rhythm, 1988. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
MCA, 1981. Sealed ... $7.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap is torn a bit around a cutout notch.)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Be For Real – The PIR Recordings 1972 to 1975 (I Miss You/Philadelphia International/Soulmusic.com (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 3CD ... $24.99
A fantastic collection – four classic Philly International albums from this legendary group – plus a CD of bonus material too! First up is I Miss You – a groundbreaking record that forever changed the course for male soul music in the 70s – a set that has the young Teddy ... read more CD
Philadelphia International/Vocalion (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $19.99
A pair of 70s gems from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes! Black & Blue is 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 ... read more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
Philadelphia International/Sony, 1972. Used ... $9.99
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.)
Lucky Seven, 1992. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Vee Jay, 1959/1999. Used ... $14.99
Chess, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Really tremendous work from Memphis Slim – a set of early 50s recordings for Chess Records, most of which have a style that mixes equal parts jazz and blues! Slim's definitely got some bluesy phrasing in his piano, but he also echoes an older generation of jazz pianists too – ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Original Chess Masters pressing. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
EmArcy, 1970. Used ... $9.99
Jump Street, 1989. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Enterprise, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
We'll be honest, there's not that much funk going on in this album – or at least not nearly as much as you'd expect from the title – but it's also not a bad soul record, and it's probably one of Eric's best overall. Steve Cropper arranged and produced the set, and there's enough of a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
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
Constant (Germany), 1986. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Superstar Recordings, Mid 80s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
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
Reprise, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
A really cool cooker from The Meters – recorded during their post-Josie run for Warner Brothers, but with this tight vibe that still holds all their funky New Orleans roots intact! The sound is a bit more expanded here – not in a commercial way, but just in a style that has the group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cabbage Alley (plus bonus cuts) ... CD 6.99
Reprise/Sundazed, 1972. Used ... $6.99
A really cool cooker from The Meters – recorded during their post-Josie run for Warner Brothers, but with this tight vibe that still holds all their funky New Orleans roots intact! The sound is a bit more expanded here – not in a commercial way, but just in a style that has the group ... read more CD
Also available Cabbage Alley ... LP 14.99
Josie/Warner, 1970. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Seminal work from The Meters – and an album that's essential for just about any collection of old school funk! The record's a blueprint for grooves that have been copied for generations to come – yet nobody does it better than these Crescent City kings – working here with a sound ... read more CD
(Remastered and expanded edition.)
Josie, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
The Meters are struttin plenty here – stepping out with those hard, tight New Orleans grooves that practically changed the way funk sounded in the 60s! The album's one of their classic trio for Josie Records – all of which are sublime – and like the others, it's got this massive ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Struttin' ... LP 19.99
Struttin' (plus extra tracks) ... CD 6.99
Josie, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The Meters are struttin plenty here – stepping out with those hard, tight New Orleans grooves that practically changed the way funk sounded in the 60s! The album's one of their classic trio for Josie Records – all of which are sublime – and like the others, it's got this massive ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Recent reissue on clear yellow vinyl.)
Struttin' ... LP 14.99
Struttin' (plus extra tracks) ... CD 6.99
Josie/Sundazed, 1970. Used ... $6.99
The Meters are struttin plenty here – stepping out with those hard, tight New Orleans grooves that practically changed the way funk sounded in the 60s! The album's one of their classic trio for Josie Records – all of which are sublime – and like the others, it's got this massive ... read more CD
Also available Struttin' ... LP 14.99
Struttin' ... LP 19.99
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
(On the Dusty Groove label.)
Philadelphia International/Legacy, 1970s. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
Groundbreaking work, and a killer piece of Philly groove! MFSB were a large conglomeration of studio players who graced some of the first big Philly hits in the 70s, and here they break out on their own in a remarkable set of pre-disco tunes that form the blueprint for the rest of the 70s ... read more CD
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
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
Cello, 1983. Near Mint- ... $11.99
An excellent disco remake of the classic soul number from Michigan Avenue's only LP, their great self titled 80s groove album. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Polydor (Japan), 2000. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
An incredibly sophisticated album from one of our favorite modern soul singers! This stunning 2CD set goes farther than Monday Michiru's ever gone before – into territory that bridges together modern soul, jazz vocals, Latin rhythms, and a complicated set of emotional soundscapes that show ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
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.)
RCA/Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 2CD ... $22.99 36.99
A fantastic set of tracks from one of the coolest soul music duos of all time – guitarist Mickey Baker and sweet-voiced Sylvia Vanderpool – who'd later rise to fame as Sylvia Robinson, the guiding force behind New Jersey soul in the 70s, and Sugarhill Records during the early years of ... read more CD
Luv N' Haight, 1978. New Copy ... $12.99 16.98
A funky treasure from the 70s – a record that hardly made waves at the time, but which has lived on strongly for years – thanks to a great sample history and key interest from generations of groove diggers! Mighty Ryeders have a sound that's clearly influenced by Earth Wind & Fire ... read more CD
Columbia, 1974. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
An unlikely meeting of talents, but a great one – as Buddy Miles' rougher groove comes into contact with the sublime 70s production talents of Johnny Bristol – who makes the whole album groove beautifully! Buddy's sound is a lot warmer than before, but that's A-OK with us, as by the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury/Universal (UK), 1970. Used ... $9.99
A landmark album of crossover funk – fuzzed out rock, soul, and jazzy licks all coming into play together – held totally tight by drummer Buddy Miles, the undisputed king of his scene! Buddy's drums are super-heavy – holding down his Freedom Express group with a heavy jazz-rock ... read more CD
Byron Miller —
Git Wit Me ... CD Nova, 1990. Used ... $9.99
All Platinum/Soul Brother (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
The only album ever cut by Eleanor Mills – and a female soul treasure from the 70s that we've totally loved for years! Eleanor has a style that's partly deep soul, but she often works with some of the sweeter soul tendencies of the east coast scene at the time – no surprise, as she ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Specialty, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Jukebox Lil (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Early R&B from one of the true greats of the genre! LP, Vinyl record album
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- ... $14.99
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
Mind & Matter —
1514 Oliver Avenue (Basement) ... CD 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
Minits —
Follow Your Heart – The Sound Of Memphis Recordings ... CD Sounds Of Memphis/Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
Beautiful female soul from The Minits – a three piece group that recorded just a few singles for the the Sounds Of Memphis label – with a dozen great songs pulled together for this excellent compilation from Kent UK, many of which were never issued before now! Ultimately, there were ... read more CD
Go Jazz, 1998. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Pickwick, 1979. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A weird little record – featuring knock-off versions of bigger disco hits, performed by Mirror Image, in conjunction with the Arthur Murray Dance Schools, who were adding "disco" to their name at this point in time! Mirror Image's versions of the tunes actually aren't too bad ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and an index label with clear tape on the spine.)
Columbia, 1986. Near Mint- ... $2.99
The first ep by The Mission – a US harmony soul group whose name forced the British rock group The Mission to become Mission UK on these shores! Despite that bit of now-faded industry history, the group's not a bad one – sweet 80s harmony, almost in a style that was a bit ahead of its ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has light wear and small marks from sticker removal.)
Black Jack, 1984. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A goofy little single that's sort of a "Stars On 45" version of James Brown tracks, with excerpts from "Sex Machine", "Soul Power", and "Super Bad", all done in a big medley. Not bad, actually – but kind of a weird concept! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Big Dawg, 2000. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Imperial/Jasmine (UK), 1950s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $13.99
Formative work from Bobby Mitchell – an early star of New Orleans soul music, and one who cut some killer singles for Imperial Records back in the 50s! The music here has plenty of elements that would flourish more strongly in both the worlds of soul and rock – but Bobby was one of the ... read more CD
Hi Records/Fat Possum, 1965. Used ... $6.99
It's Dance Time, Memphis style – thanks to a hip album of instrumentals from the great Willie Mitchell! This one's actually a bit rougher around the edges than some of Willie's other work, with strong guitar and groovy organ, very much in a Booker T & The MGs mode! The tracks groove ... read more CD
Also available It's Dance Time ... LP 11.99
Hi Records/Fat Possum, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99 15.99
It's Dance Time, Memphis style – thanks to a hip album of instrumentals from the great Willie Mitchell! This one's actually a bit rougher around the edges than some of Willie's other work, with strong guitar and groovy organ, very much in a Booker T & The MGs mode! The tracks groove ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available It's Dance Time ... CD 6.99
Stomper Time (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Early early work from Willie Mitchell – sides recorded way before his more famous work on Hi Records, with a decidedly different feel! This work is much more in a Memphis R&B mode overall – lots of romping, jumping rhythms – topped with either early soul vocals, or some sweet ... read more CD
Hi Records, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Raw Memphis style soul instrumentals from trumpeter/arranger Willie Mitchell and the Hi Records crew – a pretty fascinating chapter in the prime Hi Records story! Originally issued as Ooh Baby, You Turn Me On, it's really a showcase for some great tight short instrumental tracks, with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a lightly stained corner, but looks great overall)
Bad Boy, 2018. Used ... $6.99
Janelle Monae knocks it out of the park here – sounding every bit as great as before, but also hitting this righteous mode that really takes the singer to incredible new territory! If you loved Janelle's previous records, don't worry – she's still as catchy and playful as ever – ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Rowdy, 1995. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Monitors —
Say You – The Motown Anthology 1963 to 1968 (Greetings! We're The Monitors plus previously unissued material and B-Sides) ... CD Motown/Kent (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... $12.99 19.99
A real lost gem from Motown – and a whole lot more! Greetings! We're The Monitors is the only full album ever cut by The Monitors – a 3-man, 1-woman vocal group who were in a popular Motown mixed harmonies mode. The quartet had a wonderfully strong vocal presence – blasting ... read more CD
VIP, 1966. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Monstamadgination/Past Due, 1979. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $13.99
The only track ever recorded by the obscure East Bay funk group Monsta – a combo whose output was so lean, the one-sided single was only pressed in a run of 100 copies at the time! That doesn't stop the tune from being a treasure, though – as it bursts right out of the gate with a ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
MJS, Early 80s. Very Good ... $2.99
Folkways, 1974. New Copy Gatefold ... $12.99 16.99
A massive lost funk classic – one of those rarer than rare albums that's well worth the fuss! The Montgomery Express were a Florida combo who played on the state's small club circuit – working equally well on their own, or backing up a number of better known singers. The group's got a ... read more CD
(Special limited CD – pressed up for us by the Smithsonian Folkways label. Comes with original cover artwork, and the CD also features a PDF file with the original liner notes and other materials from the original record release.)
Constellation, Late 50s/Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
One of the few LPs ever to be released by the Chicago Constellation label, home to many Chicago producers after the breakup of VeeJay, and a great collection of rare early singles by the Moonglows. The set list includes a lot of stuff that you won't find on vinyl elsewhere, including "I Was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some peeling and remnants of clear tape along the opening.)
