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!
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Connowil, 1984. Very Good- ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In the plain blue sleeve. Vinyl plays with a skip on the first track of each side, but the rest plays well.)
4th & Broadway, 1988. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Cold Chillin, 1992. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Produced by Daddy-O, post Stetsa, not really hip hop, but his and Cold Chillin's attempt to cross over into R&B. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Sunbar/Real Gone, 1978. New Copy ... $5.99 14.98
A really beautiful little album from NYCC – the name-shortened version of the New York Community Choir, stepping out here with a sound that's even better than their RCA debut! NYCC draw on a strong secular/spiritual tradition of work by The Art Reynolds Singers or Voices Of East Harlem ... read more CD
Columbia, 1969. Used ... $5.99
Laura Nyro's second album in her legendary early run for Columbia Records – and an effort that's a bit more dramatic than the first! Laura's handling all arrangements herself this time, and they're conducted by Jimmy Haskell – but the overall sound is almost as spare as if Nyro were ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Also available New York Tendaberry (with bonus tracks) ... CD 5.99
Columbia, 1969. Used ... $5.99
Laura Nyro's second album in her legendary early run for Columbia Records – and an effort that's a bit more dramatic than the first! Laura's handling all arrangements herself this time, and they're conducted by Jimmy Haskell – but the overall sound is almost as spare as if Nyro were ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Also available New York Tendaberry ... CD 5.99(Punch through barcode & slight crease through booklet.)
Capitol, 1989. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
BBE (UK), 1980. New Copy ... $8.99 14.98
A damn soulful album from Ghanaian percussionist Rim Kwaku Obeng – recorded in LA at the end of the 70s, with loads of sweet clubby touches in the mix! Rim gets in plenty of tight percussion – lots of which showcases his rim-heavy approach to the drums – and also plays keyboards ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Linear Labs, 2020. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
The first we've ever heard of Loren Oden – a singer with a falsetto style that's perfect for the sweetly soulful backings of Adrian Younge – a mix of modes that's almost in the same territory as Adrian's record with The Delfonics a few years back! Yet the style here is also more ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Also available Adrian Younge Presents Loren Oden – My Heart My Love ... LP 23.99
Linear Labs, 2020. New Copy Gatefold ... $23.99 24.98
The first we've ever heard of Loren Oden – a singer with a falsetto style that's perfect for the sweetly soulful backings of Adrian Younge – a mix of modes that's almost in the same territory as Adrian's record with The Delfonics a few years back! Yet the style here is also more ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Adrian Younge Presents Loren Oden – My Heart My Love ... CD 11.99
Odetta —
Odetta & The Blues ... CD Riverside/Original Blues Classics, 1962. Used ... $6.99
Early early work from Odetta – still done in the folksy mode you'd expect from other records of the 60s, but also with a slight flavor of trad jazz too – thanks to the presence of some great musicians on the date! The group features some standout horn work from Buck Clayton on trumpet, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mercury, 1976. Very Good (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has some wear and moisture staining.)
Westbound (UK), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $19.99 22.99
Mindblowing funk from The Ohio Players – the group's debut album for Westbound Records, and a landmark batch of tracks that never gets old! The sound here really has the group stretching out a lot – working on tunes that are extended, but never as overindulgent as their labelmates ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Westbound (UK), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $19.99 22.99
A true pleasure indeed – easily one of the greatest records ever by the Ohio Players, and a perfect summation of all things great in their groove! The album's a landmark effort – even for the heady days of the early 70s – as the Players manage to bring together a fair bit of jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Pleasure (expanded & remastered) (UK pressing) ... CD 9.99
Westbound (UK), 1972. New Copy ... $9.99 14.99
A true pleasure indeed – easily one of the greatest records ever by the Ohio Players, and a perfect summation of all things great in their groove! The album's a landmark effort – even for the heady days of the early 70s – as the Players manage to bring together a fair bit of jazz ... read more CD
Also available Pleasure ... LP 19.99
Philadelphia International, 1972. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
A landmark album for the O'Jays – a set that moved them from the indie ranks to 70s megasoulstatus! After years of bumping around on a variety of labels, and in a variety of styles, the group really exploded with this wonderful set – an album that has them soaring along in the ... read more CD
O'Jays —
Collector's Items ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
2LP set of some of the best O'Jays tracks from their Philly years, including "Darlin' Darlin' Baby", "Love Train", "Back Stabbers", "I Love Music", "Give The People What They Want", "For The Love Of Money", and lots lots more! The sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
O'Jays —
Family Reunion ... CD Philadelphia International, 1975. Used ... $4.99
A great sense of righteousness and groove – the key mix that made the O'Jays so great back in the day – and which really helped put the Philly International enterprise on the map! The album's miles from the group's simple harmony soul roots – even though those were pretty darn ... read more CD
EMI/Expansion (UK), 1989. New Copy ... $16.99
The O'Jays hit a bit of a new jack mode with this late 80s set – picking up the beats, and giving themselves a chunkier rhythm than usual – but all while keeping things in that laidback territory that suits their famous vocals so well! The mellowest cuts here are our favorites – ... read more CD
O'Jays —
So Full Of Love ... CD Philadelphia International/Right Stuff, 1978. Used ... $6.99
A masterpiece of modern soul that shows The O'Jays working in a style that would become their dominant mode for the next decade – not as upbeat and club-oriented as in the mid 70s years, with a sweet, sophisticated modern soul approach that really let the group grow stylistically. Mellow ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
MCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1982. New Copy ... $10.99
Oliver Cheatham sounds wonderful here – in that best bouncy style that made him a big favorite on the dancefloors in the early 80s – a groove that's still pretty darn great all these years later! The set features key songwriting help from Al Hudson and Kevin McCord, both of whom help ... read more CD
London/Big Pink (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $32.99
One of the best-remembered albums from the Olympic Runners – not the shorts-clad ladies on the front cover, but a UK funk combo with a mighty sharp edge! These guys are best when they're really laying into the groove – hitting hard with the bass, following with the drums, and peppering ... read more CD
BMG (UK), 1994. Used ... $8.99
Brilliant work by Omar – his 3rd album, supposedly a real break-out effort, but a record that disappeared almost immediately, thanks to poor handling by the label! The record's an excellent batch of instant-classic soul tracks – done with a modern production twist, but still very much ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Freestyle (UK), 1990s/2000s/2010s. New Copy 2CD ... $16.99
A huge career overview of the music of Omar Lyefook – one of our favorite soul singers of the past few decades – right from the moment he first wowed the world with a bedroom-produced album that rivaled the greatness of Stevie Wonder! Omar's placement on the UK scene has maybe got him ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
101 Strings —
Plus Plus Plus ... CD Alshire, 1986. Used ... $6.99
Hot Wax/Demon (UK), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
A stone burner from 100 Proof Aged In Soul – a group who really take off with this tight second record! The album's a classic from the days when soul music ruled AM radio on both sides of the tracks – and the rest of the album is equally great – packing that tight post-Motown ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dorado/BGP (UK), 1969. New Copy ... $10.99 18.99
Lost grooves from Spanish Harlem – an incredible set of Latin Soul from The 107th Street Stickball Team! With a name like that, the group certainly aren't as well-remembered as contemporaries like Joe Bataan or Willie Colon, but they've got a soulful groove that definitely fits the style of ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
EMI, 1993. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve, including a promo sticker/postcard.)
MCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1981. New Copy ... $11.99
A totally massive set from One Way – a record that has them sounding even better than ever – drawing on all the strengths of the previous few records, and really knocking it out of the park! Although the group's got a great way with a groove, the mellow cuts here are equally nice ... read more CD
MCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy ... $11.99
One of the greatest albums ever from Al Hudson and One Way – a set that still has the group bristling with loads of funky energy – yet also hitting a groove that's wonderfully smooth as well! One Way were really one of the top of the larger funk combos of the time – and this set's ... read more CD
MCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1982. New Copy ... $11.99
A classic from One Way – who're still going strong in the early 80s! The group's ace in the hole was always the great work of Al Hudson – a fearless leader who kept things funky, and who wrote in some great hooks to tracks that give them uncommon strength. Case in point is the classic ... read more CD
MCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1985. New Copy ... $11.99
Damn, One Way never lets us down – and although the group cut many albums back in the day, all of them have some great standout moments! The groove here seems even tighter than ever, but never slick or commercial – a very important distinction, given that so many of One Way's ... read more CD
Expansion (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $11.99
The title definitely gets it right – because the album's a new one from the legendary One Way, but definitely holds on to the sound of their old school classics! As you can guess from the cover, Al Hudson's still at the helm – working with an evolved version of the group that includes ... read more CD
Super Star, 1970. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Reignbow, 1985. Sealed (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Jeffrey Osborne —
Stay With Me Tonight ... LP A&M, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A pivotal album for Jeffrey Osborne – and a record that showed the world that he could stand proudly on his own away from his old group LTD! The album was actually his second solo outing, but the first to really gel together in that hit-making blend of ballads and catchy mid-tempo pop tunes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some surface wear.)
Bronze/Trading Places (UK), 1977. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99
A surprisingly strong set from Osibisa – one that's got a full, rich, soulful feel – much better than we might have expected for an album recorded at the Royal Festival Hall! The venue's no surprise, though, given that Osibisa were clearly on top of their game at the time – and ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lee Oskar —
Sunshine Keri (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch 
United Artists, 1976. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Epic/Legacy, 1970. Used ... $11.99
Johnny's very much in his "revival" mode here – dipping back to his earlier R&B roots, and working with a host of famous older blues singers. The set's got vocals by Roy Milton, Roy Brown, Esther Phillips, Mighty Mouth Evans, Ivory Joe Hunter, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, Margie ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ace (UK), Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
A great second volume of pivotal episodes of The Johnny Otis Show from Ace Records and a compilation that represents two eras of Johnny Otis! On With The Show starts out by continuing the story of his late 50s and early 60s R&B years – then segues hard into his grittier funk-honed style ... read more CD
Savoy, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $7.99
Classic Savoy Records 78s from Johnny Otis – with work from his whole large group of performers – including Little Esther, The Robins, Jimmy Rushing, Mel Walker, Preacher Lee Graves, and Redd Lyte! CD
(Out of print.)
Epic/Raven (Australia), 1970/1971. Used ... $11.99
The first 2 Shuggie Otis albums on one CD – and with bonus material, too! Shuggie's well known for his trippy guitar work and vocals on the famous album Inspiration Information, and both of these sets predate that one – showing Shuggie in his formative years, stepping off some early ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
MGM, 1972. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Some of the warmest Memphis soul ever recorded – a really classic set from The Ovations, done in a style that's really unique! The vibe here is different from the sound of Stax, as lead singer Louis Williams has a lot of Sam Cooke in his style – a warmly bubbling quality that's as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Source, 1987. Sealed (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Insanely wonderful Latin soul album recorded by Frank Owens that has the surprising (and goofy) bonus of being a Latiny rendition of the hit musical Oliver! Don't be put off by that cockney musical aspect of the source material, though – because the sound here is great New York Latin Soul, ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, a name in pen, and some aging on the back.)
Uncle Jam/CBS, 1983. Very Good ... $4.99
A bouncing P Funk jam off the Urban Dancefloor Guerillas LP, the meeting of Sly Stone and George Clinton that was aided by the later P-Funk crew, which sounds many times better to us today than it did back then, both tracks filled out nicely with a heavily synthesized groove. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Pacific Gas & Electric —
PG&E ... LP Columbia, 1971. Very Good+ ... $5.99
An early 70s album for Columbia by PG&E – a really strong set with great rock & soul groove in the best style of some of the other Bay Area crossover groups from the time! The line up here is augmented by some positively soaring backing chorus vocals credited to the Blackberries ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
PIP, 1988. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Island, 1989. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Classic late 80s British soul from Mica Paris – an early effort produced by the L'Equipe team of Peter Vale and Miles Waters – who also handle most of the instrumentation on the set as well! Mica duets with Will Downing on the track "Where Is The Love" – a pretty sweet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Missing the printed inner sleeve.)
Junior Parker —
Love Ain't Nothin' But A Business Goin' On (aka Outside Man) ... CD Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $18.99
One of the funkiest albums ever from Junior Parker – a great little set that shows he had a lot more to offer than just the average bluesman! The album's got a nice little soul sound in the backings – tight rhythms from Horace Ott, who nicely avoids a lot of the cliches that the blues ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Groove Merchant Mo Groovy Collection!)
Sun/Castle (UK), 1953/1954. Used ... $9.99
Rounder, 1953/1954. Used ... $9.99
Polygram, 1992. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print. BMG Direct pressing.)
Arista, 1982. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve. Labels have an ink stamp.)
Solid Smoke/Luv N' Haight, 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 25.98
A completely unique little set from singer Steve Parks – a set cut in the Bay Area scene of the early 80s – but done with a righteous 70s vibe that mixes jazz, soul, and bits of Latin influences as well! The overall approach is definitely soul, but there's plenty of jazz inflections in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Funk Essentials/Casablanca, 1970s. New Copy ... $5.99 9.98
A batch of Parliament and Parliament related funk nuggets get a nice CD presentation of the original, rare, and or extended takes that were previously only available on the original vinyl! All told, more than an hour's worth of prime and/or rare P Funk! Tracks include "Aqua Boogie" ... read more CD
Parliament —
Chocolate City ... LP Casablanca, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99 21.99
An amazing album that's probably one of the most unified albums that George Clinton ever recorded! The band's rawer style has been firmed up and economized – but a lot of the best elements are still in place, including a strange approach to vocals that has male and female voices interacting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jet Star/Modern Harmonic, Late 60s. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
Funky Texas soul from the mighty Bobby Patterson – a singer who also recorded for the Jewel/Paula label in the early 70s, but who's heard here on earlier work for Jetstar Records, plus a few never-issued tracks! Bobby's voice has this great raw style – one that crackles even more as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Jazz/Real Gone, 1973. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
The most righteous album ever from Kellee Patterson – her first record, and a set that's way different from her more soul-based sides of later years! The album's got Patterson working in a wonderfully soulful approach to jazz – a style that's not unlike the earliest work by Dee Dee ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Also available Maiden Voyage ... LP 22.99
Black Jazz/Real Gone, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 23.99
The most righteous album ever from Kellee Patterson – her first record, and a set that's way different from her more soul-based sides of later years! The album's got Patterson working in a wonderfully soulful approach to jazz – a style that's not unlike the earliest work by Dee Dee ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Maiden Voyage ... CD 12.99
MCA, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Patterson's second LP, with a transitional sound between his more mainstream debut effort and his later neo classic approach. With "Treat You Like A Queen", "Sure Boy", "It's Alright Now", "Do You Feel The Way I Do", "Friend Of Mine", "The ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Orpheus, 1989. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and a sticker in one corner.)
Billy Paul —
Wide Open ... LP Ichiban, 1988. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Invictus/Demon (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99
A landmark album from Freda Payne! Freda had been knocking around a bit as a more jazz-oriented singer, and had cut one album for Impulse and one for MGM before this one – but when she hooked up with the hitmaking Holland-Dozier-Holland team for this record, her career really went over the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Invictus/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $13.99
It's a few years after Freda's big hit "Band of Gold", and she's recording here in a very different mode! The record is produced by Holland-Dozier-Holland, with arrangements by a number of different talents, like McKinley Jackson, Tony Camillo, and Michael Smith – and the overall ... read more CD
Everland (Austria), 1987. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
A late solo set from ex-Supreme Scherrie Payne, and nicely different than the 70s work she did after leaving that famous group! The set's got this great bubbling bounce – part 80s soul, part 80s club – and the record's put together by a host of top-shelf talents – from producer ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sony (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $16.99
A heck of a cool group – with a really cool sound! The Peddlers were a late 60s British trio, with a sound that was part soul, part jazz, part supper-club vocals – all done with a clean approach and a nice instrumental twist that often included a bit of Hammond organ! A big chunk of ... read more CD
Hi Records/Fat Possum, 1971. New Copy ... $9.99 14.99
A great litle early album from Ann Peebles – rawer than most of her more familiar stuff, with a gutbuckety soul quality that really keeps things fresh! We always love Ann's work, but in these early years she has a deep soul vibe that few other singers can touch – a level that easily ... read more CD
Sunshine, 1978. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a sticker, and some peeling.)
Penguins —
Earth Angel ... CD Ace (UK), Mid 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Apart from the famous title cut, one of the giant R&B tracks to come out of LA in the fifties, The Penguins also recorded a whole bunch of other fantastic doo wop tracks with a similar heavenly feel to them. The 21 tracks on this CD feature some of their best stuff (if not all of it), and ... read more CD
Brownstone/P-Vine (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $24.99
A very cool combo from the LA scene of the 70s – a tight funky group, topped with two female soul singers – all working together in a style that's got a wonderful mixture of warmer edges and grittier sounds at the core! The two female singers really give the set a unique vibe – ... read more CD
(Part of the excellent Groove Diggers series!)
BBE (UK), 1982. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $24.99 26.99
The cover might look a bit understated, but the album's got plenty of depth and power – a rare set from the Texas underground of the early 80s – cut by a group who've clearly drunk deep from the same musical well that inspired Stevie Wonder, Roy Ayers, and other cosmic soul talents of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Event, 1974. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A full album of The Peppers' quirky moogy soul, with loads of funky instrumental tracks that have a cool little moog sound running through the top and a funky groove on the bottom. Some cuts have chorus vocals, but the album's mostly instrumental – a mix of moog and some funky and soulful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Coverr has a cutout notch and some wear.)
Jean Jacques Perrey —
Moog Indigo (180 gram pressing) ... LP Vanguard, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
An incredible record of funky moogy grooves – possibly one of the best of the genre! Jean Jacques Perry really outdid himself on this record – going past the simple cut ups of his work with Gershon Kingsley, and hitting a style that was more groovy, and more song oriented. The best ... (Now Sound, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(HQ-180 pressing – by RTI!)
Mercury/Monkey Dog (Germany), Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
A unique little record – unlike anything else we can think of – one that combines the hippest side of the 60s soul jazz vibe with that decade's popular love of spy culture too! The set's mostly instrumental, but has a few dropped-in vocals that really open things up – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Arista/Grateful Dead, 2000. Used ... $11.99
... CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole, booklet has a small promo sticker in one corner.)
Mercury, 1976. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Esther Phillips —
Brand New Day – The Lenox, Atlantic, & Roulette Recordings (5CD set) ... CD Atlantic/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1960s. New Copy 5CD ... $32.99
A fantastic collection of work from the legendary Esther Phillips – one of the most distinct voices in soul music, captured here during some key moments in her career! The box is huge – and begins with a full CD of tracks from Esther's initial years on Lenox Records – a label ... read more CD
Kudu, 1974. Used Gatefold ... $6.99
Not a live album – as you might think from the title – but a tight batch of tunes that shows the full funk and soul talents of the legendary Esther Phillips! The album's got a nicely dark undercurrent at times – a sound that's not as smooth as some of Esther's other Kudu albums ... read more CD
(Out of print, cutout mark through barcode.)
Collectables, 1962. Used ... $6.99
Classic heavy soul from Wilson – with some great production from Tommy Cogbill, and a nice raw southern sound. The record features 3 strong early Bobby Womack tracks – "I'm In Love", "Jealous Love", and "I've Come A Long Way" – plus Pickett's own ... read more CD
Atlantic/Rhino, 1960s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic (Mexico), 1960s. Very Good ... $14.99
Mexican compilation with 11 titles, including "Hey Jude", "She's Looking Good", "Sunny", "Mini Skirt Minnie", "Hey Joe", "I'm A Midnight Mover", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole, some surface wear, and a bit of pen on back.)
Wilson Pickett —
Very Best Of Wilson Pickett ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, 1960s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Small cutout hole through booklet and barcode.)
Trip, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Wilson Pickett —
Wilson Pickett's Greatest Hits ... CD Atlantic, Late 60s. Used ... $3.99
A sockin soul collection that features most of the best work that Wilson recorded for Atlantic Records in the 60s – much of it classic southern material, recorded in Memphis, Muscle Shoals, and a few other choice locations. The set's got a total of 24 tracks – and titles include "D ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pieces Of A Dream —
Best Of Pieces Of A Dream ... CD Blue Note, Mid 80s-Early 90s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Mercury, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono green label promo with deep groove. Label has a small sticker. Cover has some tape remnants at the spine, mostly on back, with a promo ink stamp and a bit of pen.)
Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
A wonderful album from Pleasure – a group who were already great before, but who really seem to hit a great new level with this late 70s classic! Pleasure started out as a sweet jazz/funk combo with a great edge to their music – but by the time of this set, they'd actually gotten even ... read more CD
RCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1982. New Copy ... $11.99
Great later work from Pleasure – a group who are probably best-known for their classic 70s albums on Fantasy Records, but one who kept the groove riding high in some early 80s years at RCA! This set's a shimmering jewel – a great mix of funky rhythms and mellower moments, all wrapped ... read more CD
United Artists/Blue Note, 1976. Used ... $14.99
Early work from Noel Pointer – recorded in a smooth, soulful mode with plenty of help on arrangements and production from Dave Grusin! Like Dave's best work from the time, the set's got a feel that's tight, but never as commercial or cloying as mainstream fusion a few years later – and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pointer Sisters —
Black & White ... LP RCA, 1981. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A great step into the 80s for The Pointer Sisters – a record that has them bringing in themes that are a bit more soulful than some of their previous efforts! The album's still got all the big crossover potential of their other hits – but the groove's got a solidly soulful vibe overall ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a name in pen on the top seam.)
Planet/Big Break (UK), 1983/1984. New Copy 2 CDs ... $19.99
The album's no breakout for the Pointer Sisters, as the trio were already at the top of the charts when the set was released – but the whole thing does find a great way to keep the grooves coming in the group's lasting relationship with producer Richard Perry! There's plenty of 80s elements ... read more CD
Pointer Sisters —
Energy ... LP Planet, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A huge crossover moment for The Pointer Sisters – thanks to their mega-hit version of Bruce Springsteen's "Fire", which helped sell about a gazillion copies of the record! The sound of that hit pretty much sums up the overall style of the album – as the trio delivers a number ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pointer Sisters —
Having A Party ... LP Blue Thumb, 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
The name may be a bit hokey, but this is one heck of a great little record – every bit as sly and funky as work on the group's excellent Steppin album! The man to thank here is Sonny Burke – who handled arrangement and direction of the backings – and who brings in plenty of heavy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
David Porter —
Victim Of The Joke? (180 gram pressing) ... LP Enterprise/Craft, 1971. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Probably the best-remembered solo album from David Porter – one half of the famous Hayes/Porter team that ruled Stax Records in the 60s, although not as successful as an artist on his own as Isaac Hayes! Porter's style is a lot more adventurous – and this album's a wonderful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Vistone/P-Vine (Japan), 1994. New Copy ... $24.99
The last album ever recorded by funky drummer Roy Porter – and a really unique set that seeks to combine his older grooves from the 70s with contemporary elements from the 90s hip hop scene! The approach is a lot better than you might expect, and has lots of the best true school elements ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Vistone/P-Vine (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $24.99
A wonderful mix of soul jazz, funky rhythms, and even more experimental moments – a truly tremendous effort from LA drummer Roy Porter, and the first set issued under the name of his Sound Machine group! The groove here is really unconventional – filled with unusual timings, phrasings, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
