Soul — In Stock
Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
CDs (1256) new/used, Vinyl (1871) new/used, LPs (1497) new/used, 12-inch (372) new/used, 7-inch (2 new), Cassettes (1), DVDs (1), All (3129)
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LTD —
Togetherness ... LP 
A&M, 1978. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Jeffrey Osborne's really emerging strongly here in the mellow soul mode – especially on the album's two great ballad cuts, "Concentrate On You" and "We Both Deserve Each Other", both of which are smooth mellow steppers with a modern soul approach that's slightly less ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Solar/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1977/1978/1979/1980/1982/1984. New Copy 3 CDs ... $24.99
A huge collection of work from Carrie Lucas – one of the biggest stars of the legendary Solar Records during the late 70s – a really sweet-voiced singer, best known for her catchy dancefloor groovers! At one level, Carrie was a west coast disco diva who rivaled the strengths of New ... read more CD
Decision, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
A wonderful compilation of some of Virgin Islands-raised soul jazz great John Lucien's better material – culled from his ever-fresh records for RCA and Columbia throughout the 70s – really incredible stuff that works it's magic every time we hear it, yet has never been particularly easy ... read more CD
BMG (Germany), Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
Brilliant stuff – all 3 of Jon Lucien's landmark RCA albums on one 2CD set! Lucien cut his best work for RCA – but sadly, the albums were under-discovered for years, and are only now recently getting credit as the soul jazz landmarks they've come to be! On these albums, Jon's style is ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
BMG (UK), Early 70s. Used ... $6.99
An excellent Jon Lucien compilation that's way way better than the one that came out on Razor & Tie! This one features only work from Jon's RCA years – which were easily his best-ever. Plus, it's also got 4 previously unissued tracks that were recorded during the early 70s – but ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jon Lucien —
Rashida ... LP RCA, 1973. Very Good ... $19.99
Amazing work from the great Jon Lucien – and probably his best-ever record! The album has Jon hitting a totally unified vision of spacey soul – bringing in elements of Brazilian music and touches of his Carribean roots, fusing them together with a sweet jazzy style and one of the most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light wear and a split spine, but vinyl is nice and clean.)
Liberty, 1956. Very Good ... $14.99
A bit different than the early R&B work of Nellie Lutcher, but great too – a unified album of jazzy material, cut with backings by the great Russ Garcia! Titles include "It Had To Be You", "Three Little Words", "Blue Skies", "You Made Me Love You", ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label pressing, very clean overall, with just some light surface marks. Cover is great on the front, and just has a few small pen notes on the back.)
Cotillion, 1976. Very Good+ ... $14.99
His first album, and his best! After working as the silent talent on albums by David Bowie, Gregg Diamond, and others – Luther Vandross finally got the chance to cut an album on his own, and it's incredible! The record has a perfect sound – one that verges on disco, but never falls ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and a promo sticker.)
Roulette, 1958. Very Good ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting in the bottom seam and a small stain on back.)
Frankie Lymon —
Very Best Of Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers ... CD Rhino, Late 50s. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Cheryl Lynn —
In The Night ... LP Columbia, 1981. Very Good+ ... $2.99
One of Cheryl Lynn's early killers for Columbia – an album of tight, bouncy, joyous soul all the way through – free from any of the too-commercial touches that sometimes slowed Cheryl's later work! Ray Parker Jr produced the set – and he as well is free from the slicker sounds of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a name in pen, and a promo stamp.)
Everest, 1960. Very Good ... $1.99
One of Gloria's most jazz-oriented albums – featuring small combo backing from the Earl May trio, with Herman Foster on piano, Grasella Oliphant on drums, and May on bass. Tracks are sweetly done, and titles include "Stella By Starlight", "All Night Long", "Young ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fontana, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
DJ World, 1988. Sealed (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, 1962. Very Good ... $3.99
(Comedy/Spoken, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some discoloration from age.)
Mercury, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Moms is up to her usual bag here – playing the sassy, sexed-up old lady in an extended comedy routine. But the album does feature one really great standout part – a version of "It's Your Thing", played with nice funky instrumentation, and featuring Moms singing the lyrics! ... (Comedy/Spoken, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small split on the top seam and some light wear.)
Jasmine (UK), 1950s. Used ... $6.99
Marlin, 1976. Sealed ... $14.99
A crucial album from percussionist Ralph MacDonald – a set that not only catapulted him into the limelight, after strong work on countless records for other artists – but a record that also gave Ralph some long-standing fame, thanks to some key groovers on the set! The album's got a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing! Cover has a cut corner.)
Polydor (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99
A killer-diller bit of essential funk – the only full album cut by Maceo with James Brown production! The set's got Maceo coming back strongly into the JB fold, with a fierce array of funky cuts that kick it every bit as hard as the best JBs work of the time. No surprise, the JBs are ... read more CD
(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
Kent, 1972. Very Good ... $16.99
One of two albums produced by Rudy Ray Moore – the other being The Sensuous Black Man – which define the art of making love from a gender-based perspective. Like Rudy's Sensuous Black Man, The Madam's version features one side of "instructional" dialogue – very XXX-rated ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small split in the spine and bottom seam.)
Atlantic, 1987. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Atlantic sleeve.)
Sire, 1989. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Madonna —
Like A Virgin ... LP Sire, 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Sire, 1984. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
An early Madonna single – featuring some sweet Niles Rodgers production and some clubby Jellybean touches on "Like A Virgin"! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Madonna —
Madonna ... LP Sire, 1982. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Warner, 2006. Near Mint- 2x12" (pic cover)... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has marker through the barcode.)
Sire, 1986. Sealed (pic cover)... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed, with old shop stickers.)
Sire, 1990. Very Good (pic cover)... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Madonna —
You Can Dance ... LP Sire, 1987. Very Good ... $5.99
Titles include "Over & Over", "Into The Groove", "Holiday", "Everybody", and "Physical Attraction". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear and a promo stamp.)
Kelli-Arts, Early 80s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
2 sides of work by this oft-overlooked late Chicago soul group! The real gem here is "Share My Love With You" – a sublime harmony soul ballad, and the kind of track that rivals the best of the New Jersey vocal group scene of the early 70s! A wonderful track that should have been ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Kelli-Arts sleeve.)
Paula, 1984. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A rather different 12" from this Chicago group, but still great! Popping electro sounding grooves that are really reminiscent of "White Horse", but with a very roller disco friendly feel! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, 1969. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
Columbia, 1974. Used ... $3.99
A well-titled album – given that Taj Mahal's music is always pretty darn rootsy – and this time around, he's also adding in a bit of Jamaican roots too, thanks to production help from Bob Marley and Aston Barrett of The Wailers! The pair help Taj out on a few numbers, mixing in some ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1972. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A very rootsy feel overall – much more delta blues styled than some of Taj's other albums of the time – mostly with acoustic guitar behind his vocals, plus some occasional backup support from The Pointer Sisters – although even they manage to hit a rootsier feel than usual too! ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo ink stamp, light wear, and a tracklist sticker.)
Columbia, 1968. Very Good+ ... $24.99
The first album in a mighty legendary run from Taj Mahal – one of the first generation of blues musicians to really learn to recast their sound for the younger crossover generation! By that, we don't mean that Taj is commercial at all – it's just that he's kind of reclaiming the blues ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Motella/Umsakazo (UK), 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
The earliest work we've ever seen from this legendary South African group – and music that's got a much rawer, more stripped-down vibe than the albums that made them famous in the 80s! These tracks are mostly just group vocals with a bit of percussion and guitar – billed as "zulu ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 300 – on heavyweight vinyl!)
Critique/FTG, 1985/1986. Used ... $19.99
Rare 80s grooves from female soul trio Mai Tai – carrying an effervescent post disco soul groove well into the mid 80s on this self-titled album from 1985 – plus a handful of bonus tracks! Mai Tai never really got over in the States, but made a pretty pronounced impact in the Dutch ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polydor (Brazil), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 39.99
The incredible first album by Tim Maia – Brazil's greatest soul star in the 70s, and for good reason too – given that Tim was one of the few who could match the depth of American soul and funk at the time! Yet the music here is way more than just a Brazilian version of American soul ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful heavy vinyl pressing – with lyric insert!)
Tim Maia —
Tim Maia (1977) ... LP Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 24.98
70s soul from Brazil – and a tremendously strong effort from the legendary Tim Maia! This record was Tim's first after an initial run on Polydor – and it shows Maia tightening up his groove even more, but still avoiding the slicker sounds of later years. There's a really focused sound ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Luaka Bop, 1970s. New Copy 2LP ... $22.99 23.98
Insanely great sounds from the legendary Tim Maia – easily the most soulful singer in 70s Brazil, and an artist with a heck of a strong ear for funk, too! The music here is an incredible hybrid of American soul and Brazilian elements – especially since some lyrics are in English – ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available World Psychedelic Classics 4 – Nobody Can Live Forever – The Existential Soul Of Tim Maia ... CD 9.99
RCA, 1973. Very Good- Gatefold ... $7.99
One of the most righteous albums ever from the Main Ingredient – as you might guess from its title and stylish cover! The group are really opening up here – and show a distinct Stevie Wonder influence throughout – not just because they perform their own hip takes on a number of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued seams and a sticker spot.)
RCA, 1971. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A record that really has The Main Ingredient coming into their own – finding a new sort of righteous energy that really sets them apart from some of their contemporaries – even some of the other east coast soul groups recording for RCA at the time! The title track is a long-standing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
RCA, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Although the Main Ingredient were best known for their early 70's singles, this album from '74 is a wonderfully complex batch of tunes that shows that the group were taking a cue from some of their hipper contemporaries, and pushing past a stock hit formula. Bert DeCoteaux was still arranging, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
RCA/Burger King, 1974. Very Good ... $16.99
A very cool collection – a special Burger King giveaway album of music by the Main Ingredient! It's kind of amazing that they were so big at the time to warrant such a promo deal – but we're not complaining – just enjoying tracks that include "Black Seeds Keep On ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Main Ingredient —
Quiet Storm ... CD RCA, Early 70s. Used ... $3.99
A totally great set for fans of harmony soul – way better than just a greatest hits by the group! The Main Ingredient are probably best remembered for their bouncier pop tunes – but we've always loved the group best for their sweet mellow tunes, the kind of late nite harmony tracks ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
RCA, 1975. Very Good ... $5.99
Mid 70s magic from The Main Ingredient – a set that has the trio working with even more sophistication than on previous records, yet still holding onto all the harmonies that always made them great! Cuba Gooding's lead is wonderful – rich and full of feeling, and slinking nicely over ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear.)
NCF/Superfly (France), 1989. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
Sheila and Desmond Majek work here with support from the Nigeria Conservation Foundation – whose message really comes across in the album's earth-minded grooves! The rhythms are a blend of 80s soul modes, with maybe a bit of a Caribbean vibe at times too – and the spirit of the vocals ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 1000 copies.)
Glass Wing/Invisible City Editions (Canada), 1986. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
A very unusual shift for spiritual jazz in the 80s – a set that combines the acoustic energy of the 70s with some newer electric touches – all in a way that takes off with some soulful elements in the mix! Jeff Majors handles a harp – ala Dorothy Ashby – but the music mixes ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited reissue – with a nice booklet of notes!)
Editions Syliphone Conakry (France), Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Miriam Makeba —
Pata Pata – The Hit Sound Of Miriam Makeba ... LP Reprise, Late 60s. Sealed ... $14.99
A huge breakthrough moment for Miriam Makeba – a South African singer who'd been bringing her music to the American scene for a number of years, but really took off in new soulful directions with this album! Previously, Makeba was maybe more confined to the world of folk – mostly ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Reprise/Strut (UK), 1967. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A huge breakthrough moment for Miriam Makeba – a South African singer who'd been bringing her music to the American scene for a number of years, but really took off in new soulful directions with this album! Previously, Makeba was maybe more confined to the world of folk – mostly ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Also available Pata Pata – The Hit Sound Of Miriam Makeba (mono & stereo mixes) ... LP 26.99(Double-length package – with both mono and stereo mixes of the album!)
Reprise/Strut (UK), 1967. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $26.99 28.99
A huge breakthrough moment for Miriam Makeba – a South African singer who'd been bringing her music to the American scene for a number of years, but really took off in new soulful directions with this album! Previously, Makeba was maybe more confined to the world of folk – mostly ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Pata Pata – The Hit Sound Of Miriam Makeba (mono & stereo mixes) ... CD 13.99(Double-length package – with both mono and stereo mixes of the album!)
Twenty Grand/Afro American Broadcasting & Recording Co, 1965. Very Good ... $14.99
Original pressing of this classic speech and one of the best documents of Malcolm X on vinyl, and an essential bit of knowledge. (Comedy/Spoken, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Celluloid, 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
80s electro Afro grooving from Mandingo – not to be confused with the UK group who recorded electronic exotic albums in the 70s – but one of the New Africa crossover projects on Celluloid, recorded during their brief period of colonial expansion! The group mixes together traditional ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has lightly bent corner.)
Mandrill —
Mandrill ... CD Polydor/Collectables, 1970. Used ... $16.99
Mandrill's first album of funky Latin jazz and soul – a landmark in crossover styles that still sounds remarkably fresh today! Unlike later records, which feature a tighter funk sound, this one has the band jamming out in a Latin-inflected mode that sounds like some of the best Chicano bands ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sony, 1976. Used ... $12.99
A Philly soul classic from The Manhattans – one of their best 70s albums, and a record that showed that they were firmly out of the indie ghetto, and totally on top of their game! The record features arrangements and production by Bobby Martin and Bert DeCoteaux – bubbling along in ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Guinness, 1977. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a stained and wrinkled corner.)
Monica's (Canada), Late 70s. Very Good ... $1.99
Obscure album from Canada, with a sound that feels like late 70s modern southern soul – ala Malaco or TK – but which was apparently recorded in Toronto. The tracks have a basic bluesy approach, but are augmented by some slicker production, and electric keyboards – giving them ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Canadian pressing on mauve vinyl. Cover has some wrinkling at the opening, some pen on front, and half split bottom seam.)
Herbie Mann —
Discotheque ... LP Atlantic, 1975. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Herbie Mann hits the discos – but given the flute player's roots in jazz, the set's more of an electric funk outing overall! Herbie's working here with his Family of Mann group – that cool combo that features lots of work on keyboards from Pat Rebillot, who also handled the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
SMI, 1980. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Atlantic, 1974. Very Good ... $7.99
A wicked little solo set from one of Atlantic Records' hippest talents in the 70s! Arif Mardin's best known for his work supporting some of Atlantic's best soul starts – Aretha Franklin most famously, and a host of others – but here, he steps out as a maestro on his own – working ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Island/Def Jam, 2005. Very Good+ 2LP ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape holding the top seam and marker through the barcode.)
Epic, 1983. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Epic, 1990. Very Good (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a small sticker.)
Epic (Japan), 1984. Used ... $22.99
A stunning solo effort – Teena's second on Epic, and proof that she could still put out the goods on her own! Don't worry about the absence of Rick James here – as things are mighty tight, and right on the money – that wicked blend of funk and soul that got Lady T a great start ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Motown/Hip-O, 1980s. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Cordial (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... $12.99
A fantastic cut from the great Mark IV – a tune that has a funky bassline at the core, but which still comes off with all the charm of their sweet soul side at its best – thanks to a strong lead vocal with a really heartbreaking vibe! The Ourra mix of "How I Feel For You" has ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Arista, 1999. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Arista sleeve.)
Return To Analog (Canada), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99
A stunning little instrumental set from trumpeter Billy Martin – a player from the New York scene of the 60s, but who recorded this standout record way up in Canada – where it forever became one of the funkiest records to ever get issued north of the border! Every cut's an instrumental ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited edition of 500!)
EFG, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Percussionist Sabu Martinez is one of the all-time greats of Latin music – and this record is probably the rarest he ever cut! The album came out of Sweden, where Sabu was residing during the 70s – enjoying some success as an expatriot jazz player in the European scene. The album ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tamla, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
More of the Marvelettes' classic Motown grooves, and a track list that includes "Seeing Is Believing", "Love Silent, Love Deep", "Rainy Mourning", "Too Many Tears, Too Many Times", and their cover of "That's How Heartaches Are Made". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, cutout notch, and light wear.)
Marvelettes —
Marvelettes Greatest Hits ... LP Motown, 1966. Near Mint- ... $9.99
An early collection of singles from one of Motown's first standout vocal groups – the mighty mighty Marvelettes, one of those groups who put a rough edge on the female trio sound! The set's filled with loads of catchy little numbers that really define the early Motown approach – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing, in the green cover.)
Motown, 1983. Used ... $14.99
The great first album from The Mary Jane Girls – easily their best, and an 80s pop soul delight all the way through! Rick James is firmly at the helm of the quartet for this release – and although the sound has elements of James' own crossover funk of the time, there's also an approach ... read more CD
Also available Mary Jane Girls ... LP 11.99(Out of print.)
Motown, 1983. Near Mint- ... $11.99
The great first album from The Mary Jane Girls – easily their best, and an 80s pop soul delight all the way through! Rick James is firmly at the helm of the quartet for this release – and although the sound has elements of James' own crossover funk of the time, there's also an approach ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mary Jane Girls ... CD 14.99(UK pressing, including the lyric sleeve.)
Liberty, 1982. Very Good- ... $19.99
Warm harmony soul from Marz – sometimes sweet and mellow, sometimes upbeat and grooving – but always done in a tight style that's right on the money all the time! Marz echo a bit of the sound of LA soul in the early 80s – particularly some of the bassier modes of the Solar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Hugh Masekela —
Best Of Masekela ... LP Uni, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A compilation of some of Masekela's more famous tunes. Most of the songs are composed by Masekela but they also include tracks like Jobim's "Felicidade" and Webb's "Up-Up & Away". The record contains "Grazing In The Grass", "Coincidence", "Chisa&quo ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Hugh Masekela —
I Am Not Afraid ... LP Blue Thumb/Chisa, 1974. Near Mint- ... $19.99
An excellent little record from Hugh Masekela – cut right during that perfect time when he was mixing soul, funk, and just the right amount of jazz to keep things real! The record features some nice electric piano from Joe Sample, and the best cuts have a choppy funky groove. Some cuts have ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Barbara Mason —
Love's The Thing ... LP Buddah, 1975. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A really great step forward for Barbara Mason – a record that's got her working in a more mature mode than before, and a deeper soul style as well! One of the bigger developments of Barbara Mason's career was her participation in the "answer song" cycle that circulated around ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing.)
Arista/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
One of the best solo records from Harvey Mason – best known as the drummer on some really monster 70s funky fusion sessions (such as Johnny Hammond's Gears album) – but a surprisingly well-rounded R&B artist overall! As with Norman Connors, another fusion drummer gone soul star, ... read more CD
Chiaroscuro, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of our favorite albums ever – and every track is a masterpiece! The album was originally cut for the tiny Chiaroscuro label in 1977 – and it's got a sound that's unlike anything else we can think of – soaring, soulful, jazzy, and righteous – wrapped up in a blend that's ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Salsoul/Be With (UK), 1983. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
An obscure second set from the man who gave the world "Bounce Rock Skate Roll" – but a great one too! The album's got Vaughan Mason paired with Butch Dayo, in a way that brings a nice sort of back/forth feel to his usual roller skating groove – with results that are even more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Brunswick, 1979. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
What can we say? This is a classic! The track has a monster roller skating groove that's been sampled more than a few times over the years – but which still sounds incredible on its own! Both parts are great – and even though the single's pretty darn long, you still never want it to ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Brunswick/Solid (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $13.99
Massive! This is probably the best-ever album of rollerskating grooves – and is the most famous entry into a short-lived funk genre that sprung up around the rollerskating craze of the late 70s and early 80s. The rollerskate sound took a tight stepping funk groove from earlier years, and ... read more CD
ABC, 1977. Sealed ... $4.99
One of the few full albums ever cut by The Masqueraders – a stellar vocal group who recorded some excellent singles in the 60s, and were fortunate enough to be pulled into the big time by Isaac Hayes for his Hot Buttered Soul imprint on ABC! The band mixes their smooth Memphis style with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Cotillion, 1978. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Uptempo ensemble funk from Mass Production, very much in a post-EWF vein. The group does a good job of layering guitars, keys, horns and percussion together in a tight, bass heavy mode, we'd say our only wish is that they were a touch stronger in the vocal performances, which though nice enough, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes a printed inner sleeve.)
Cotillion, 1976. Near Mint- ... $3.99
The group may be named Mass Production, but their sound is anything but – a really special fusion of key instrumental talents and vocal elements – all brought together in one of the tightest ensemble funk grooves of the time! Mass Production draw a bit from an Earth Wind & Fire ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring wear and an unglued bottom seam.)
Base/Red (Italy), 1982. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99
Columbia/Real Gone, 1980. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
A tremendous start to the 80s for Johnny Mathis – and a set that really continues that strong shift into soul-based territory he begun in the 70s! Gene Page handles a lot of the arrangements here, and gives the whole thing that strong blend of strings and soul that he worked on other 70s ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Columbia/Real Gone, 1976/1977. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
Two key 70s albums from Johnny Mathis – back to back on a single CD! I Only Have Eyes For You is a great little record – one that has Johnny Mathis still holding onto the majesty of his vocals from the early years, but really finding a new sort of groove with arranger Gene Page! Page ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams —
That's What Friends Are For ... LP Columbia, 1978. Sealed ... $3.99
Tabu (UK), 1987. Used ... $6.99
An overlooked 80s soul gem from Kathy Mathis – a set that's got the nicely bouncy groove we love so much in Tabu Records set from the time, and a quality level that's even deeper than the usual records we know from the label! Kathy's one of those great 80s singers who really knows how to ... read more CD
(Sticker over barcode.)
Tabu, 1988. Near Mint- ... $1.99
An overlooked bit of 80s soul from Kathy Mathis – a set that's got the same sort of bounce we love from other work of the time on Tabu Records, served up in a mix of mature ballads and some much more groove-heavy numbers! Kathy's definitely got what it takes to rise up to setting of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover is stained and split along the spine and bottom seam.)
Capricorn/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99
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
Also available Maxayn ... LP 14.99
Capricorn, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
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
Also available Maxayn ... LP 26.99(Cover has a cutout notch, some fading at the spine, and a very thin stain at the bottom.)
Columbia, 1998. Used ... $1.99
The second album by smooth soul singer Maxwell – and every bit as great as the first! Although the vibe is modern, the sound is quite classic – with lush warm arrangements that perfectly wrap up Maxwell's sweet and soulful vocals. The record picks up a tradition that was left off by ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 1996. Very Good 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
An excellent bit of modern soul – a smooth seductive album that fits perfectly with an older mellow groove, but which also sparkles with the best recent efforts of the past decade. Maxwell's got a wonderful vocal style – reminding us a bit of classic Isley Brothers, Leon Ware, or O'Jay ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has unglued seams, small center split in the top seam, and a promo sticker.)
Curtis Mayfield —
Curtis ... LP Curtom, 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A mindblowing solo set from Curtis Mayfield – a record that not only foregrounds all the subtle politics he'd been forging in the Impressions during the 60s – but one that also really has Mayfield exploding as a force to be reckoned with in the studio! The album's a personal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Curtis (deluxe edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99