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Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
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Dead Oceans, 2023. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
The stunning debut as a solo act for Durand Jones – a set that's even deeper and more powerful than his work with The Indications, at a level that shows that Jones is a soul singer with a hell of a lot of potential, and not just another voice working in a funk band! There's plenty of deep ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
Also available Wait Till I Get Over ... LP 20.99
Dead Oceans, 2023. New Copy ... $20.99 24.98
The stunning debut as a solo act for Durand Jones – a set that's even deeper and more powerful than his work with The Indications, at a level that shows that Jones is a soul singer with a hell of a lot of potential, and not just another voice working in a funk band! There's plenty of deep ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Wait Till I Get Over ... CD 12.99
Durand Jones & The Indications —
American Love Call ... CD Colemine/Dead Oceans, 2019. Used ... $8.99
Man, these guys just keep on getting better – and this time around, Durand Jones & The Indications deliver a record that's way more than just another funk band with a lead singer! Instead, there's a depth and complexity to this set that takes us back to our favorite indie soul albums at ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
ALA, 1982. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... $3.99
Could anyone ever utter a sexier line than "Don't go to strangers, come to me?" We think not, and it's material like that that makes the album a real killer from Etta Jones – one of her best from the 60s, cut when she was really developing her skills as a vocalist, but still had ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing, still sealed!)
Etta Jones —
Don't Go To Strangers ... LP Prestige, 1960. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Could anyone ever utter a sexier line than "Don't go to strangers, come to me?" We think not, and it's material like that that makes the album a real killer from Etta Jones – one of her best from the 60s, cut when she was really developing her skills as a vocalist, but still had ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Vinyl has oxidation on side 2. Cover is nice.)
Prestige/OJC, 1962. Used ... $4.99
Hard to imagine Etta Jones being lonely and blue – especially when she sounds as great as this! The album's one of Jones' early classics from Prestige – a date that really has her classing things up a lot, and drawing on bits of Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington's styles, to mix in ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print 1992 OJC pressing.)
Island, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
A classic disco stormer from Grace Jones – recorded at Sigma Sound with a real Philly groove, thanks to arrangements from John Monster Davis – and produced with a full, soaring sound from the legendary Tom Moulton! The set may well be Grace's true club classic from the late 70s – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light ring & edge wear.)
Manhattan, 1986. Near Mint- ... $8.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Grace Jones —
Nightclubbing ... CD Island, 1981. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite albums ever from Grace Jones – a record that has her shedding some of the disco excesses of earlier years, and moving into a great blend of sounds that really showcases the energy of the New York scene from which she sprang! The album was recorded in Nassau, with help ... read more CD
Also available Nightclubbing ... LP 14.99(Out of print.)
Grace Jones —
Nightclubbing ... LP Island, 1981. Very Good ... $14.99
One of our favorite albums ever from Grace Jones – a record that has her shedding some of the disco excesses of earlier years, and moving into a great blend of sounds that really showcases the energy of the New York scene from which she sprang! The album was recorded in Nassau, with help ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has promo and hype stickers, light ringwear, edge wear, bent a bit at the corners and front panel, and is bumped at the top right corner.)
CUB, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
Titles include "I Told You So", "A Wondrous Place", "Itchin", "Pardon Me", "Ee-I-Ee-I Oh!", "My Precious Angel", "Ready For Love", and more – 25 songs total. CD
(Out of print.)
Sussex, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $13.99
A strange little film with a western motif – starring Bill Cosby, Leif Erikson, and Yaphet Kotto! Fortunately, Quincy Jones was the musical supervisor – so the tracks are hip enough in the best parts – a bit rootsy at times, but with a 70s soul approach that keeps things real. ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Quincy Jones —
Body Heat (SHMCD pressing) ... CD A&M/Universal (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
A killer set from those magical 70s years when Quincy Jones was effortlessly blending jazz, soul, and contemporary R&B – all to come up with a genre that's almost completely his own! In the early 70s, Quincy Jones surrounded himself with some of the best young soul and jazz talent he ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
A&M/Elemental (Spain), 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A real step forward for Quincy Jones – a record that really shows the jazzman moving into sophisticated new territory – a sound that's just right for the CTI generation! The album's got a vibe that's a bit similar to Quincy's Walking In Space album, but it's a lot deeper too – ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 1000 – on 180 gram vinyl!)
WHP, 1982. New Copy ... $25.99 28.99
A really all-star performance from Quincy Jones – one done at the Budweiser Superfest, and which features vocal contributions from James Ingram, Patti Austin, Ashford & Simpson, and Michael Jackson! Q is at the height of his R&B production years here – and he translates that ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA (Japan), 1974. Near Mint- ... $11.99 16.99
A fantastic record from singer Salena Jones – recorded in the UK with backings by Brit Easy maestro Johnny Cameron, and a sweet electric groove that really makes the album sparkle! The record's similar to some of Shirley Bassey's work with Johnny Harris – in that it features familiar ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – RCA 6303. Cover has some light aging, but is nice overall.)
JVC (Japan), 1981. Used ... $29.99
A rare Japanese-only session – one that has vocalist Salena Jones joining the fusion supergroup Stuff – in a set that's easily one of the most soulful outings from both artists involved! Although Jones mostly worked overseas, she's got a slinky style here that really fits the groove of ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(2003 XRCD24 pressing – in great shape with obi! Disc has a sample stamp and barcode has a small Japanese promo sticker.)
Daptone, 2005. Used ... $5.99
The long-anticipated second album from Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings is a stunner – undoubtedly stronger than the group's fantastic debut – and a record that not only transcends the late model funk revival genre, but stands on footing as solid as the best hard funky soul of the late ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings —
I Learned The Hard Way ... CD Daptone, 2010. Used ... $3.99
The fourth album from Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – solidifying what we learned pretty early on from the indomitable soul spirit that is Sharon and her impeccable combo the Dap-Kings – it's that this is not some retro soul revival novelty act, what they are is the greatest active ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
Tamiko Jones —
Cloudy ... LP Atlantis II, 1977. Very Good ... $9.99
Probably the greatest album by Tamiko Jones – and one that does an excellent job of matching arrangements to her sweet seductive vocal style. Tamiko put the whole thing together herself, and the album features lots of nice keyboard work, and some arranging help from Paul Riser and Tommy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bumped corners.)
Paradise, 1979. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Boardwalk/Octave (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
There's a keyboard on the cover, but that's only part of the appeal here – as Lonnie Jordan really steps out as a fully-formed soul artist on his own – with this sweet vocal approach that's just right for the 80s-styled grooves on the set! The record's nicely different than some of ... read more CD
JSP (UK), Late 30s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
MCA/Decca, Late 30s/1940s/Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
An excellent collection – 46 tracks, and most of his important early singles for Decca Records! CD
(Out of print.)
MCA (Japan), Late 1930s/1940s/Early 1950s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Louis Jordan —
Louis Jordan Greatest Hits 1941 to 1947 ... LP Decca/MCA, 1940s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear & aging.)
Rush/Universal (Japan), 1995. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
A huge 90s album from Montell Jordan – one that formed a big bridge between the worlds of hip hop and R&B, and which has had some surprisingly strong legs in the years after it was first crafted! Plenty of folks blended hip hop elements with soul, but Montell may well have been one of ... read more CD
Selva (Brazil), Mid 80s. New Copy ... $27.99 29.99
Never-issued work from these two giants of Brazilian soul – excellent material that really should have seen release back in the day, but which is maybe even more of a treasure presented here at long last! The set's got a warm modern soul glow – the sort of 80s material that Marcos ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Music Take Me Up (Netherlands), Late 1970s/Early 1980s. New Copy ... $31.99 34.99
An obscure gospel group, but a great one too – thanks to plenty of secular soul inflections in their music, which gives these classic tracks a real crossover appeal! The group hail from San Diego, maybe a bit farther off the gospel map – and they've got this warm way of blending subtle ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 2017. Used ... $8.99
Valerie June's been bubbling under for almost a decade – recording work with other artists, doing a variety of projects, and finally getting her chance to shine in the spotlight with her previous debut – yet it may well be this well-crafted second album that finally puts the singer over ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Cherry Red (UK), Mid 80s. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
Regrooved (Netherlands), 1976. New Copy Gatefold ... $37.99 40.99
Never-heard live work from the legendary Junie Morrison – a funky legend who worked both in the Ohio Players and in the P-Funk empire of George Clinton – heard here in a smoking live setting in Michigan, right around the time of his classic solo records for Westbound! The format is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Westbound (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 29.99
Freeze is a wonderful set from Junie – a record that has all the offbeat funk he was crafting with the Ohio Players during their Westbound years – and the same sort of heady sound that would make Morrison a perfect match with the P-Funk empire! The record contains the legendary track ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Westbound (UK), 1975. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $24.99 29.99
The solo debut of Junie Morrison – a crazy little album recorded for Westbound in the time after he split company with The Ohio Players – and a set that's definitely got the weirdly wonderful mix of music that group was known for in their pre-Mercury years! Junie effortlessly moves ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island/BBE (UK), 1976. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $24.99 39.99
A really funky set from the UK scene of the 70s – an album that mixes West African roots with some of the hipper elements going on in London at the time – a city where Remi Kabaka had been lending his talents to a variety of different records over the years! The set was issued by ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kape, 1960s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Tracks include "Oh What A Night", "Girl In My Heart", "Too Proud To Let You Know", "Donald Duck", "Over The Rainbow", and "Walking In The Rain". 20 tracks total. CD
(CDr pressing.)
Kent (UK), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Wonderful work from Ty Karim – a singer who definitely lives up to the "soul goddess" promised in the title! Ty might not be the biggest name in California soul, but she's a hell of a great talent here – starting out in the 60s with upbeat Northern Soul groovers – then ... read more CD
Arista, 1983. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A monumental bit of 80s soul – the first solo album from Kashif, issued hot on the heels of a few years spent penning and producing work for a range of bigger artists! Given his experience with the pros, Kashif's emerging here as a very fully-formed talent in soul – a singer with a way ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a name in pen, few bends on the edges and a peeled strip on the back opening.)
Now Again/Stones Throw, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $30.99 33.99
A massive exploration of the music of Kashmere Stage Band – the legendary Texas funk combo whose work barely got any circulation at the time – but who've become minor stars, thanks to the efforts of Stones Throw and Wax Poetics! The set goes even deeper than any of the previous vinyl ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Gang/Octave (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
The Kay-Gees' funkiest record ever – a set that's harder and sharper than anything else they'd ever record in years to come! Grabbing this one up is like finding a lost Kool & The Gang album from the early years – which is no surprise, since Ronald Bell of the group produced, and ... read more CD
Jay Boy (UK), Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has unglued seams and is bent a bit at the spine and corners.)
Sunshine Sound, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
Plenty to party with here – snapping Miami grooves from KC and the band – still very much in a classic 70s mode! There's a bit more strings here than before, and almost more emphasis on lyrics – even though those are still pretty repetitive, the sort of chants that KC always got ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Robinsongs (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 3CD ... $26.99 36.99
KC & The Sunshine Band may have been a chart-topping act during the disco generation, but the Florida funky group have a heck of a lot more to offer than just their hits – as you'll hear in this massive and well-done collection that features 55 tracks in all! The group were formed in the ... read more CD
KC & The Sunshine Band —
Who Do Ya Love ... LP TK, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Classic 70s work from KC & The Sunshine Band – a record that's not as hit-heavy as previous efforts, but still a plenty great set that's filled with catchy dancefloor funk! KC's clearly feeling the heat of the disco fire he helped to ignite a few years before – and there's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing including obi, insert, and printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 2014. New Copy ... $18.99 19.98
A great underground soul moment from the online age – a set released as a free digital mixtape, but which quickly took the world by storm – and really helped establish Kehlani as a strong voice in contemporary soul! The set's a short one, but has a richness that goes beyond the number ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(The one-time self-released debut – finally on vinyl!)
Emporium/PMG (Austria), 1974. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99
A wicked bit of funk from Ghana – a record that's as amazing and wonderful as it is rare! The set's one of the best African 70s rarities we've ever heard – filled with massive grooves that offer up a take on funk that's far different than American grooves – but which also comes ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Also available Moving World ... LP 26.99
Emporium/Everland (Austria), 1974. New Copy ... $26.99 29.99
A wicked bit of funk from Ghana – a record that's as amazing and wonderful as it is rare! The set's one of the best African 70s rarities we've ever heard – filled with massive grooves that offer up a take on funk that's far different than American grooves – but which also comes ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Moving World ... CD 14.99
Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1978. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $27.99
"Dance To The Drummer's Beat" was real stormer in the South Bronx back in the day, and a great bit of uptempo funk with congas – the break and chorus are both great, and the single's like finding a page in the history of hip hop book! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $7.99 18.99
Wow! We really grew to love southern soul singer Paul Kelly's sweet run of records for Warners in the 70s, but heard scant few of his earlier 45s – recorded for Lloyd, Dial, Phillips and the Happy Tiger label from the mid 60s into the early 70 – it's wonderful stuff! Hot Runnin' Soul ... read more CD
Eddie Kendricks —
People Hold On ... CD Tamla/Universal (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $10.99 15.99
A truly amazing album – unlike anything Eddie Kendricks ever did before, or since – and one of those records that really helped shape the sound of soul in the 70s! The music is as rich and powerful as the image on the cover – with some righteous undercurrents that really mark the ... read more CD
Atlantic, 1966. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Classic New Orleans soul from Chris Kenner – and just about the only 60s album issued under his name! Chris was one of the first New Orleans artists to veer into the funkier side of the spectrum – and here, he's working on a batch of all-original, chunky bottomed-tracks – filled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono Japanese pressing, includes obi and insert.)
Century, 1976. Sealed Gatefold ... $4.99 9.99
Brut, 1973. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Now Again, 1970s/Early 1980s. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 27.99
Some of the most unique soul music you'll ever hope to hear – recorded by a pair of artists who mostly worked in Buffalo, New York during the 70s – with a very odd style that's completely their own! We'd quickly place the duo of Jesse Key and Sylvester Cleary in territory that would ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, 1978. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The very first solo album from Chaka Khan – recorded after a great 70s run in Rufus, and an instant-classic that showed the world that she might be an even more amazing artist on her own! All those fantastic vocals from the previous albums with Rufus seem to get even more center stage action ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Chaka Khan —
I Feel For You (remix)/Warner, 1984. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $5.99
Quintessential 80s groove from Chaka Khan – a great version of Prince's "I Feel For You", remixed here with some really chunky beats and cool sampled vocal bits! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Warner (Japan), 1981. Used ... $6.99
Damn wonderful solo work from Chaka Khan – a record that holds onto all the best funky elements of her 70s music with Rufus – but also finds a way to put the lady even more strongly out front! There's maybe a bit more of a clubby vibe here than before, but never in a cheesy or ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Columbia/Get On Down, 1982. New Copy ... $4.99 14.98
The only album we've ever seen from Khemistry – but a heck of a sweet little set, and one that's always been dear to our hearts! The trio features two gals and one guy, all working with a great sing-song approach on the vocals – and a snapping 80s groove on the rhythms! There's a ... read more CD
(In a very cool Japanese-styled, LP-like cardboard sleeve cover!)
Arista, 1988. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Original pressing.)
Island/Rainman, 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $6.99 27.99
The second album from Kid Creole & The Coconuts – a mad mix of grooves with a very unique style! The album follows August Darnell's pattern of blending 20s retro styles with early 80s dancefloor trends, touched with elements of the exotic – in keeping with the record's title – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sire/Ze, 1982. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Ha! This one really takes us back! The set was a massive breakthrough for August Darnell – one of his biggest hits since his day with Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, with an equally appealing approach to the dancefloor. Tracks mix early 80s New York club styles with Darnell's mad ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Airwave, 1983. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Albert King —
Born Under A Bad Sign ... LP Stax, 1967. Very Good+ ... $149.99
One of THE electric blues records of the 60s – a seminal set by Albert King that was probably blasted out of more college dorm rooms than southside juke joints, but which still more than deserves its due! The set was recorded by Stax with a nice raw sound – guitar very much upfront, ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing, with 1A matrix and CT stamp. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Stax, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $9.99
Albert King —
King Albert ... LP Tomato, 1977. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A tight date from 1977, and one that follows nicely in the spirit of King's later Stax sides, but with a slightly smoother groove. There's a bit of the Detroit 70s mode going on in the set – that rough-and-smooth quality that you'd find on a Don Davis production, which proves to be a ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, but is nice.)
Albert King —
Very Best Of Albert King ... CD Rhino, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $1.99
Crown/P-Vine (Japan), 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 44.99
The definitely got the title right here – as BB King is plenty great, and already a powerhouse in these early years of his career! King sprung forth from the Memphis scene almost fully-formed – and in addition to his famous guitar work, he was also a hell of a singer who could bring a ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful Japanese pressing – with obi!)
BB King —
Great BB King (Crown) ... LP Crown, 1960. Very Good ... $34.99
The definitely got the title right here – as BB King is plenty great, and already a powerhouse in these early years of his career! King sprung forth from the Memphis scene almost fully-formed – and in addition to his famous guitar work, he was also a hell of a singer who could bring a ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with rainbow Crown logo and deep groove. Cover has some light wear, but no splits – and vinyl is nice and clean.)
Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 19.99
An excellent collection of rare work from the legendary BB King – a selection of 25 tracks from the vaults of RPM and Kent Records, 23 of which appear here for the first time ever! Some cuts are alternates, some are different versions of other recordings – and all are pretty darn ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
MCA, 1988. Near Mint- ... $14.99
MCA, 1965. Used ... $1.99
An excellent set by BB King – one of his best from the 60s, and a smoking live set recorded at Chicago's legendary Regal Theatre! The enthusiasm at the venue shows that BB's Memphis-honed style is a perfect fit for the electrified Chicago sound of the 60s – and the recording really ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Back page of the booklet has some wear.)
Atco, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Ok, so you might be sick of hearing "Stand By Me" over and over on oldies stations, but Ben's one of the greatest soul singers of the 60s, and checking out this greatest hits set, you'll be surprised at how many great songs he sung that you might not know! Nice ones include "That's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing with Warner rim logo.)
Atco, 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99 22.99
A stellar record from Ben E King – and one of a few early 60s gems that really have him leaving a longstanding mark on soul music! There's a balance here that's unbelievable – a quality that's emotive right from the start, yet also perfectly put together too – with Ben's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Guinness, 1977. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A really obscure album from the legendary 60s soul singer – done for the short-lived Guinness Records label, right around the same time that Ben was coming back a bit on Atlantic! This one's got a rootsier feel – almost in a southern soul mode, with Ben singing in a style that really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, but this is a beautiful copy overall.)
Atco, 1962. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Sublime uptown soul from the great Ben E King – and session that has him paired with a young Claus Ogermann on arrangements! Although later a maestro of the heavy strings, at this point Ogermann's got a great little bounce in his backings – that German-trained use of the electric bass ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan and blue label mono pressing with AT etch – a great copy!)
Ben E King —
Spanish Harlem ... LP Atco, 1961. Very Good ... $16.99
Incredible work from Ben E King! Forget that you've heard the title track a million times, because the album's a treasure all the way through – packed with beautiful tunes arranged and produced by the Lieber-Stoller tune, in that mix of baion rhythms that they were crafting in the uptown ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo yellow label pressing. The back cover has a faint stain and light wear, but the front is great.)
Ben E King —
Supernatural ... LP Atlantic, 1975. Very Good ... $4.99
A brilliant 70s comeback for Ben E King – a record that shows the world that his vocals are still some of the best in soul, long after his early hits – and a massively mature effort that also grooves like a mofo! King's style here is completely different than before – rich, full, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Essential/Society Hill, 2023. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Son of Ben E King, performing his father's hits. CD
RCA/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 8CD ... $39.99 65.98
A massive collection of music – eight full albums from Evelyn Champagne King, plus bonus tracks as well! King was a hell of a singer who came along at just the right time – as cool and classy enough to have sung jazz in decades before, but with a richness that also really fit the ... read more CD
RCA/BMG, Late 70s-Mid 80s. Used ... $4.99
A solid overview of RCA material from Evelyn Champagne King – from the disco era hits, catchy club soul, and synth soaked 80s grooves! Evelyn's sound is usually upbeat and catchy, but she's does her thing and more measured and and smoothed out soul numbers, and bass & synth grooves in ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 1977. Very Good ... $9.99
Wonderfully smooth soul from Evelyn Champagne King – one of her real standouts from the early days, and a tremendous collaboration with producer/arranger T Life! The sound here is upbeat and catchy, but never too poppy – done with a slight hint of that groove that King would hit more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing in the cover with a flower border. Cover has some light wear and a promo stamp.)
Creed, 1963. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Features the original address from the March on Washington from August 28, 1963. Includes speeches by King, plus Whitney Young and Roy Wilkins. (Spoken Word, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(20th Century Fox pressing.)
Black America/Buddah, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A strong, if un-dated, speech by Dr King – one that breaks down the history of integration and race relations in America – offering extreme insights on all points, of the sort that really gets at the power of his word back in the 60s. (Spoken Word, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, some small stained spots at the bottom, frayed portion at the top seam, small dent at the opening, and some splitting in the bottom seam.)
Rockashacka (Japan), Early 80s. New Copy ... $16.99 24.99
Great work from one of the undisputed UK maestros of lovers rock during the 80s – producer Neville King, who serves up this totally sweet batch of overlooked gems from the time! The groove is nice and mellow – that fantastic blend of contemporary soul and reggae rhythms that really ... (Reggae, Soul) read more CD
Prestige, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Excellent work from the short time that saxophonist King Curtis recorded for Prestige records – mostly on their R&B-tinged Tru-Sound label! Players include Paul Griffin on piano, Billy Butler on guitar, and Jack McDuff on Hammond! (Jazz, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s green label pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Chimneyville/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
Wonderful work from King Floyd – post-Stax, post-Atlantic, but still sounding great here – with that undeniable charm that always makes his records sound so great! Floyd's got a way of singing that's deep, but also a bit effervescent too – this crackling sort of energy in the way ... read more CD
King Sporty —
Mr Rhythm ... CD Konduko/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
The heavy conga image on the front cover will give you plenty of hints at the sound inside – a percussion-driven record served up by the mighty King Sporty – who works here with plenty of TK Records Miami funk in the mix! George Perry co-produced the record with Sporty, and the whole ... read more CD
Konduko, 1979. Near Mint- ... $79.99
A great bit of island funk from one of the grooviest artists to record for the TK family of labels in the 70s! Titles include "Fire Keep On Burning", "Get On Down", "That Funky Groove", "Move & Groove", and "Baboo". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a great copy!)
Malaco, 1979. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A standout classic from Fern Kinney – and a set that not only marked a big moment of evolution for southern soul, but also for the Mississippi scene as well! The set was recorded at the Malaco studios in Jackson, but has a vibe that's much closer to some of the TK Records material from Miami ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Groove Me (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99(White label promo. Cover has a cutout notch and some light peeling in ring-form on both sides.)
Malaco/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
A standout classic from Fern Kinney – and a set that not only marked a big moment of evolution for southern soul, but also for the Mississippi scene as well! The set was recorded at the Malaco studios in Jackson, but has a vibe that's much closer to some of the TK Records material from Miami ... read more CD
Also available Groove Me ... LP 14.99
Claridge/Kent (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
The complete recordings of Bo Kirkland & Ruth Davis – a great west coast duo who should have been huge! The core of the CD is the self titled Bo & Ruth record – a killer album of smooth soul – done with a bit of a southern tinge, and a great indie production approach that ... read more CD
Bryan/Luv N' Haight, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 26.99
A tremendous second set of work from the mighty Mike James Kirkland – a west coast soul talent who never fully got his due, but who will forever be legendary for a few key records like this! Mike can give us all the right funky currents when he wants – but this album also displays an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lew Kirton —
Just Arrived ... CD Alston/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
Great work from this oft-overlooked smooth soul singer! Lew Kirton was part of the Miami soul scene that centered around TK Records in Florida – but he has a smooth sexy style that reminds us a lot more of northern modern soul singers – especially the most sophisticated side of the New ... read more CD
Arista (UK), 1989. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light ring impressions and is lightly bent at the bottom right corner.)
Buddah, 1978. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Gladys Knight steps out on her own – in her very first solo album, after years of recording with The Pips! The change has maybe a bit more focus on Knight's incredible vocals in the lead, but the approach is also strongly similar to the best work with The Pips at the same period – with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese promo pressing, with obi and insert. Vinyl has worn grooves on "We Don't Make Each Other Laugh Anymore" that plays with noise for a few spins. Cover has wear, aging, and is bent at the top right. Obi has some tears and is held with tape.)
Buddah, 1973. Used ... $9.99
A pivotal album for Gladys Knight and group – as the record features their super-huge hit "The Midnight Train To Georgia", a landmark track that not only had a catchy pop hook, but which spoke volumes about African-American migration in the postwar years. The track's one of those ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fury/Charly (UK), Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 35.99
Amazing early work from Gladys Knight & The Pips – proof that they already had a great thing going long before their later fame on Motown and Buddah! The tracks here were recorded in the early 60s for the Fury record label – and they show the group coming on strong with a very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60th Anniversary Edition – on clear vinyl!)
Columbia/Legacy, 1980. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
