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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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Larry Williams —
Best Of Larry Williams ... CD 
Ace/Specialty, Late 1950s. Used ... $5.99
Features "Short Fat Fannie", "Baby's Crazy", "Dizzy Miss Lizzie", "Lawdy Miss Clawdy", "Slow Down" and more – 22 tracks in all. CD
Lenny Williams —
Midnight Girl (double a-side promo) ... 12-inch 
ABC, 1978. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A totally excellent midtempo modern soul groover from Lenny Williams, popping along on smooth groove clearly aimed at the dancefloor, but filled out nicely with sophisticated production! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing in a ABC Disco sleeve, with a promo stamp.)
Otis Williams & His Charms —
Greatest Hits ... CD Blues King, Early/Mid 1950s. Used ... $8.99
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Chess, 1957/1958/1960. Used ... $6.99
No bummer here, as the set's a really great one – filled with late 50s Chess Records sides by Sonny Boy Williamson – a number of which are previously unissued! The package does a great job of reviving this material for a newly-informed blues audience of the modern age – giving ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(1991 Chess/MCA pressing.)
Sonny Boy Williamson —
More Real Folk Blues ... CD Chess, Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Classic blues harp and raw vocals from Sonny Boy Williamson – material recorded for Chess during the early 60s, and issued after his death, with a title that's certainly designed to catch the attention of the college kids looking for the "real" thing! The work here is really great ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(1988 Chess/MCA pressing.)
Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
One in a series of double LP compilations Chess put out in the 70s collecting some of the classic blues sides in their catalog. As near as we can tell, these raw folk blues numbers were mostly issued as 45s, featuring Sonny Boy on vocals and harp, with sidemen that include Muddy Waters, Robert Jr ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s French Vogue pressing.)
Playboy, 1976. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A lost little gem from Al Wilson – recorded for the short-lived Playboy label, in a rich, full sound that takes off from his earlier 70s hits! The groove here is a bit more sophisticated than before – with arrangements by HB Barnum, Gene Page, and Richard Cason – casting Al's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Playboy inner sleeve. A nice copy!)
Blue Note, 2006. Used ... $1.99
Brunswick/Solid (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
The Jackie Wilson style soars into the 70s – in a mode that's definitely different than Wilson's Brunswick work of a decade before – but which also show's a really bold evolution in style! Jackie's in the higher end of his range here – and really grooves greatly on some great ... read more CD
Brunswick/Solid (Japan), 1967. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
A wonderful little album from Jackie Wilson – one that helped him redefine his sound and save his career! Jackie's earlier work for Brunswick was a mish-mash of styles that ranged from raw R&B to smooth supper-club jazz to silly novelty numbers, all of which had gotten pretty stale by ... read more CD
Jackie Wilson —
Jackie Wilson Story Vol 2 ... LP Brunswick/Epic, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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(Mid 80s issue. Cover has a partially unglued seam, light wear, and a promo stamp.)
Brunswick/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
Jackie Wilson really takes off here – leading the set with his landmark title track, then moving into a range of tracks that really display his tremendous vocal talents! The setting is a formative one in early soul – not entirely free from pop, but directed by the singer into really ... read more CD
Rhino, Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 3 CDs ... $28.99 39.99
72 tracks by one of the greatest figures in 60s soul music! CD
(Out of print and in great shape!)
Brunswick, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Classic soul from Jackie! The record's an original Brunswick collection of some of his best singles – including quite a few that were penned by Berry Gordy back in Jackie's early soul days. Titles include "Lonely Teardrops", "I'm Wanderin", "Reet Petite", " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing. Includes Brunswick inner sleeve. Cover has a split spine, small seam splits, light surface wear & aging.)
Brunswick, 1976. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of the last great albums that Jackie Wilson ever recorded – a sublime set of 70s soul that has some very different backings than before, all a perfect fit for those amazing Wilson vocals! David Van DePitte handled the arrangements – and wonderfully blends together strings and soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
Brunswick/Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great Ace Records collection of early work by this formative singer in soul music – titles that include "Doggin Around", "Come Back To Me", "It's So Fine", "Shake Shake Shake", "Reet Petite", "If I Can't Have You", and "So ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK pressing. Cover spine has a small light stain, but the rest is great!)
Brunswick, 1964. Very Good ... $6.99 19.99
Every track on here is an original written by Jackie and Alonzo Tucker, and the album includes tracks like "Big Boss Line", "Take One Step", "Squeeze Her", and "Baby". Classic Brunswick soul! LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Includes Decca inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, aging.)
Brunswick/Rhino, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has minimal wear and is bent a bit at the sides.)
Brunswick/Edsel (UK), 1960/1962. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Brunswick, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
You certainly ain't heard nothin, not until you hear this very strangely conceived set of Jackie doing a tribute to Al Jolson! We could condemn this, but we actually find it pretty fascinating, as it confirms the strange black following that Jolson had, even though you would've expected him to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Brunswick, 1963. Very Good ... $4.99 8.99
Jackie's teamed with a young Linda Hopkins here on this album of soul-oriented gospel tracks, recorded in that all-over-the map sort of way that describes his early years at Brunswick. The tracks feature arrangements by Alan Lorber and Dick Jacobs – and titles include "Swing Low Sweet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Vinyl has a click on the 2nd track on side 2. Cover has some staining around the edges, surface & edge wear, clear tape on top seam, promo sticker on the back, small split on spine.)
Brunswick, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
A really wonderful collaboration between two very unlikely partners – and a great album that really stands out as some of the best work from both artists in the 60s! Count Basie's group gets hard and soulful on the record – and even a little funky on the best cuts – and Jackie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has two cutout holes and light wear.)
Capitol, 1975. Sealed ... $11.99 14.99
A real sweet soul gem from Nancy! The record has her working with arrangements and production by Gene and Billy Page – who give the record a great smooth 70s soul finish, and a feel that's a lot more unified than some of her other efforts from the decade. Nancy sings some great versions of ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a round sticker spot.)
Capitol, 1973. Near Mint- ... $6.99
An excellent lost album from Nancy – and one of her most original! The record takes the sophisticated soul vocals of her late 60s albums on Capitol, and twists them with a hip LA jazzy style arranged by Don Sebesky, and performed by The Crusaders and Arthur Adams. Great stuff, and with the ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol/EMI, 1960. Used ... $4.99
A classic set by the incomperable Nancy Wilson! The wonderful tunes here are set to really sweet arrangements by Billy May. It features mostly an assortment of standards, done with Wilson's pitch perfect, sophistisoul touch! The real standout here is the impeccable "Guess Who I Saw ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(2004 pressing.)
Nancy Wilson —
Son Of A Preacher Man ... LP Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A wonderfully groovy album from Nancy Wilson – filled with hip jazzy touches and lots of bouncy soul – in that sweet blend that was a perfect fit for the style of late 60s Capitol Records! Nancy really steps out from some of her more staid modes here – swinging a groove with some ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Nancy Wilson —
This Mother's Daughter ... LP Capitol, 1976. Very Good ... $3.99
One of Nancy Wilson's hippest albums from the 70s – a great record of smooth mellow tracks produced by Eugene McDaniels, handled with some nice jazzy flourishes, and a warm soulful sound that brings out the best in Nancy's vocals! If you've dug her vocals on the Life, Love, & Harmony ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has oxidation and plays with light surface noise. Cover has unglued seams.)
Capitol/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1976/1977. New Copy ... $16.99 20.99
Capitol greatness from Nancy Wilson – a pair of excellent albums locked together on one CD! This Mother's Daughter is one of Nancy Wilson's hippest albums from the 70s – a great record of smooth mellow tracks produced by Eugene McDaniels, handled with some nice jazzy flourishes, and a ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Nancy Wilson —
Yesterday's Love Songs - Today's Blues ... LP Capitol, 1963. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Nancy Wilson sings lots of familiar tunes and is accompanied by Gerald Wilson and his big band orchestra. Tracks include "The Song Is You", "Satin Doll", "Bewitched", "Suffering With The Blues", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "The Best Is Yet To ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing.)
Smokey Wilson —
Blowin Smoke ... LP Big Town/P-Vine (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 34.99
Great work from Smokey Wilson – a southern bluesman by birth, but one who relocated to the LA scene in the postwar years, where he really started to groove! This 70s album is a great example of the way that Wilson merged his roots with some of the soulful currents of the Cali scene – ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Spanky Wilson —
Doin' It ... LP Mother, 1969. Sealed ... $22.99
A bit of soul, a bit of jazz, and some nice funky touches at the bottom – a killer little set from the great Spanky Wilson! Wilson's got a really unique place in music – at one level a soul singer with enough sophistication to rival the sound of Marlena Shaw or Nancy Wilson – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent Japanese pressing, with obi – still sealed!)
Mothers Records/P-Vine (Japan), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 39.99
Spanky Wilson really takes off here – hitting some of her boldest soul modes to date – and serving up a few funk-heavy classics in the process! Production and arrangements are by HB Barnum – who draws on his own rich legacy of soul projects for the set, and finds a way to let ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Let It Be (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 17.99(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Mothers Records/P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s/1975. New Copy ... $17.99 24.99
Spanky Wilson really takes off here – hitting some of her boldest soul modes to date – and serving up a few funk-heavy classics in the process! Production and arrangements are by HB Barnum – who draws on his own rich legacy of soul projects for the set, and finds a way to let ... read more CD
Also available Let It Be ... LP 19.99
Mothers Records/P-Vine (Japan), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 34.99
Heavy soul from the great Spanky Wilson – an album that explodes with energy right from the start – in a groove that definitely lives up to the title! Spanky's got a great mix of funk and class on this set – a punch in the rhythms at points, yet also a poise in the way she ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Spankin' Brand New (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99
Mothers Records/P-Vine (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $18.99 29.99
Heavy soul from the great Spanky Wilson – an album that explodes with energy right from the start – in a groove that definitely lives up to the title! Spanky's got a great mix of funk and class on this set – a punch in the rhythms at points, yet also a poise in the way she ... read more CD
Also available Spankin' Brand New ... LP 19.99
Motown, 2000. Very Good+ ... $3.99
With Brian McKnight and Joe. "Coming Back Home" is remixed by Freddy Bastone and Jeff Bernstein. "Brand New Dance" produced by Masters At Work. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Motown, 1997. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Motown sleeve.)
Sussex/Big Break (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $13.99
A beautiful album by Bill Withers – filled with incredibly well written songs, and an amazing instrumental technique that blended folksy elements with smoother 70s soul, in a sound that would put Bill at the top of the charts for many years, yet still give him cred with soul fans for decades! ... read more CD
Sussex/Columbia, 1960s/1970s/1980s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Still sealed, mark through barcode.)
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Feelin The Spirit ... LP Hi Fi, 1959. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Reprise, 1961. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Mellow blues with a touch of jazz – a really great session cut by Jimmy Witherspoon, with backings by Bob Florence – played by a smallish group that includes Gerald Wilson, Herbie Harper, Earl Palmer, Gerry Wiggins, and Teddy Edwards! The sound here is nicely subdued – not that ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono tri-color Pop Series pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a small sticker in back.)
XL, 2012. Used ... $4.99
A great late-life effort from Bobby Womack – hardly the kind of record he would have recorded back in the day, and a tremendous testament to his undeniably soulful talents! The album was done with production help from Damon Albarn and Richard Russell – and definitely has a contemporary ... read more CD
(Includes a bonus "making of" DVD.)
Bobby Womack —
Facts Of Life ... LP United Artists, 1973. Very Good ... $9.99
Bobby Womack at the height of his powers – perfectly balancing southern soul roots and 70s soul polish – with an amazing sound that was unlike anyone else at the time! The set was recorded at Muscle Shoals, but has a quality that goes way beyond any of the standard modes from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light edge wear, splitting on the spine.)
MCA, 1986. Sealed ... $4.99 9.99
Produced by Chips Moman! Titles include "It Ain't Me", "More Than Love", "I Ain't Got To Love Nobody Else", "Make Love To You", and 'When The Weekend Comes". LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker.)
Elektra, 1985. Very Good ... $1.99
Sweet electric funk from Womack and Womack – a set that's got the same sort of tight songwriting as their classic Love Wars set from the 80s, but a groove that's maybe even heavier on the beats and keyboards too! The style's still nice and warm, in all the right ways to work with the duo's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is bent at the sides and corners.)
Stevie Wonder —
Talking Book ... CD Tamla, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the classics, and an album that's filled with a sense of majesty and power that will knock you dead – despite the stupid cover of Stevie sitting on a hill, playing in the dirt! By this point, Stevie knows he's on top of the world – and he's honing the sophisticated experiments ... read more CD
(2000 pressing.)
Motown, 1984. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Titles include "I Just Called To Say I Love You", "Love Light In Flight", "It's You", "Woman In Red", "Moments Aren't Moments", "Weakness", "Don't Drive Drunk", and "It's More Than You". LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful Japanese pressing – VIL-6133. Includes obi!)
Atco, 1979. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Double Shot/Craft, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99
Wonderful wonderful soul from Brenton Wood – one of the most unique singers of his day, and a talent whose voice worked well on so many types of numbers! This album's Brenton's second – a great follow-up to the first, and one that shows him pushing the envelope a lot in terms of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Turbo/Soul Brother (UK), 1970s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $18.99 24.99
An essential collection of work from one of the hippest funk groups of the 70s – the mysterious Wood Brass & Steel, who also participated in the legendary Skullsnaps record! The first part of the set features an unreleased album that the group recorded for the All-Platinum label in 1973 ... read more CD
Strata/BBE (UK), 1975. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $34.99 39.99
Hypnotic organ funk from Lyman Woodard – an old bandmate of Dennis Coffey, and one of the shining lights of the 70s Detroit scene! This is amazing, amazing stuff – Woodard's electric piano, organ and occasional mellotron and Norma Bell's alto saxophone lend a cosmic funk aspect ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP ... $6.99
Editions Hawara (France), Early 80s. New Copy ... $23.99 28.99
A really unusual Austrian project from vocalist Linda Sharrock – the singer best known for her work with avant guitarist Sonny Sharrock, but a hell of a vocalist here on her own! Linda's plenty soulful – as much so as on her best American work – and she's got lean backings from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy, 1979. Very Good- ... $3.99 5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, cutout notch, peel spot from sticker removal, some seam splitting with clear tape repair.)
Arista/Music On Vinyl (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 29.99
The first album ever issued with the name of Bernie Worrell on the cover – and a great set that really sums up all the amazing keyboard work he'd been bringing to the P-Funk universe of George Clinton! The set's got a vibe that takes off nicely from the Funkadelic/Parliament sound of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Betty Wright —
Best Of Betty Wright ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, Early/Mid 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Alston/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
A deep soul classic from Betty Wright – one of her earliest albums of the 70s, and a Miami soul landmark that was one of the greatest female southern soul records of the time! Although Betty was well known for her earlier hit "Clean Up Woman", she didn't give into that fame – ... read more CD
First String, 1986. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99 9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, light ring impressions, and a hype sticker.)
TK/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
A stunning collection of work from the great Betty Wright – one of the key female singers who helped shift the sound of southern soul in the 70s – moving modes from Memphis and Muscle Shoals to the new Criteria Studios down in Miami! Betty's got a deep soul approach that would have ... read more CD
Alston/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
One of the most unique albums to ever come out of the Miami soul scene of the 70s – a sublime set of work that we'd easily rank right up there with the best material of the time from Donny Hathaway or Stevie Wonder! Milton Wright has a really jazzy groove to his music – and he mixes ... read more CD
Alston/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
One of the most unique soul records you'll ever own – a tremendous little set from the mighty Milton Wright! Milton's probably best known for his first album, Friends & Buddies, but this set is arguably even greater – an even more personal, unusual session that blends wonderfully ... read more CD
Hi Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
A stone killer from OV Wright – a record that's got all the raw, deeply soulful vocals we love in his early work – mixed with some wicked 70s Hi Records production from Willie Mitchell! Imagine an Al Green record, but with rawer vocals, and you've got a good idea of the feel of this ... read more CD
Hi Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
OV Wright at the end of the 70s – working live in front of a very enthusiastic Japanese crowd, and in a groove that's right up their with his best work from earlier in the decade! In fact, there's a rawness here that you won't always find on Wright's other records – great live backing ... read more CD
Cotillion, 1977. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A soaring solo effort from the great Philippe Wynne – a vocalist who's probably best known for his hit 70s work with The Spinners, but one who also turns out to be a hell of talent on his own! Wynne's sweet raspy vocals click into place right from the start – stretching out over a host ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and partially unglued bottom seam.)
RCA/BMG (Japan), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $44.99 52.99
One of the key records that really helped cement the strong reputation of Tatsuro Yamashita in the 70s – served up with the kind of standout material that easily made him one of the most soulful Japanese singers of his time! Yamashita arranged and produced the whole set, which has these warm ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing, with obi! Cover has a tiny bump in the corner, but is great overall.)
RCA/BMG (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy ... $45.99 52.99
A great collection of work from this soulful Japanese singer - all of his best for RCA and Ariola, collected here in one sweet set! There were few cats on the Japanese scene of the time who could match the approach of US soul singers as well as Yamashita – and you'll definitely hear proof of ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA/BMG (Japan), 1978. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $54.99 64.99
There's plenty of popping here – great little grooves, recorded with the jazzy finish that makes the 70s material of Tatsuro Yamashita so great! The vibe here has all the warmth and sophisticated groove of Fantasy Records in the late 70s – maybe a bit of Wayne Henderson/At Home ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese heavy pressing, with obi!)
Ariola/Sony (Japan), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $44.99 52.99
A sweet masterpiece of 70s AOR from Japan – served up by Tatsuro Yamashita, who was easily one of the most soulful male singers on the scene in the years before city pop! The record's got a jazzy vibe that's great, and which really fits the R&B-inspired midtempo rhythms – almost as ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA/BMG (Japan), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $40.99 52.99
The Japanese scene had plenty of great artists in the 70s, but few were as fantastic as Tatsuro Yamashita – a singer who effortlessly captures some of the more soulful currents of the American scene at the time, has a way of forging a really universal groove! The production, instrumentation, ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA (Japan), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A surprisingly nice set of soulful pop from mid 70s Japan – very much in the best Free Soul mode that's been championed in recent years! The album's got a nice jazzy style at its core – with arrangements that make the best of the fusion players working in the studio, and a compressed ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Elektra, 1988. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A standout solo moment for Yazz – the singer who first rose to fame as part of the Coldcut soundsystem, then really broke big at a point when UK soul was cracking the American mainstream! Yazz may have a bleached-out look on the cover, but her sound is deeply soulful – and fits in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Mercury, 1987. Very Good ... $4.99
Certainly a more pop-based effort than some of Yello's previous albums, but still a great little record – filled with playful electronics and a really unique sense of rhythm and groove! Even at the height of their fame, Yello never abandoned the spare analogue-heavy styles that made their ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, small ink stamp.)
West End, 1978. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Karen's big cut, the only one we'll remember her for, and a big campy track in its day. Served up here on an original West End single, with vocal and instrumental versions both stretching past the 8 minute mark. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a West End sleeve.)
Ovation, 1976. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Modern electric blues from Chicago, featuring Mighty Joe on guitar and vocals, plus backing by a tight rocking band. There's some electric keyboards in the group, which gives it less of a rootsy sound than you'd expect – but the album's still pretty spare. Titles include "Takes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Columbia, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Titles include "Bite The Hand That Feeds", "Everything Must Change", "I Was In Chains", "Hot Fun", "Everytime You Go Away", and "Standing On The Edge". LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing. Includes the booklet. Cover has some splitting in the top seam.)
Brunswick/Solid (Japan), Late 60s. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
A funky soul instrumental classic – all the way through! The team of Eldee Young and Redd Holt first came to prominence with Ramsey Lewis' first Chicago trio, then branched out on their own as a jazz act – but by the time of this set, they'd picked up a hipper, funkier late 60s sort of ... read more CD
Young-Holt Unlimited —
Young-Holt Unlimited Plays Super Fly ... LP Paula, 1973. Near Mint- ... $13.99
The last-ever album from this legendary duo – and a set that's maybe their funkiest record too! Of course, that's probably no surprise, given that they're playing the Curtis Mayfield tunes from Superfly here – great tracks that make for a really wonderful setting for the pair's highly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Young-Holt Unlimited Plays Super Fly (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP 14.99(Recent reissue pressing.)
Paula/Liberation Hall, 1973. New Copy ... $14.99 24.99
The last-ever album from this legendary duo – and a set that's maybe their funkiest record too! Of course, that's probably no surprise, given that they're playing the Curtis Mayfield tunes from Superfly here – great tracks that make for a really wonderful setting for the pair's highly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Young-Holt Unlimited Plays Super Fly ... LP 13.99(On "Mellow Yellow" vinyl!)
Jazz Is Dead, 2020. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
An album with Roy Ayers in the title – but which also features the man himself in the music – really sounding wonderful here, and recreating some of the best sounds of his classic work from the 70s! For some reason, Adrian Younge always likes to put his name in the lead, even when ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
Albina Music Trust, 1982. New Copy ... $19.99 23.99
An early 80s gospel cooker from a group who really live up to their name – young singers from the Portland scene, recorded here during a very uplifting performance at a high school! The rhythms are very driving – funky gospel at its best, with a very romping vibe that has both the ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Liberty, Early 60s. Very Good ... $3.99
A nice batch of pop soul on Liberty from Timi Yuro – an underappreciated vocalist who walked that fine line between uptown soul and pop vocals! Like so many Liberty recordings of the era, the arrangements are big and polished, courtesty of Bert Keyes. The backing vocals are just as sparking ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has some light surface wear, clear tape on bottom seam.)
Loud, 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... $7.99
Columbia/Octave (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
Well-crafted mainstream disco from Michael Zager – really hitting his stride in the late 70s era. The album's got a core group of studio musicians that features lots of nice keyboards from Zager, plus a chorus of female singers that handle all of the lyrics. The sound's nothing fancy, but ... read more CD
RCA/Trading Places (Italy), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 29.99
Our favorite album by this Brit jazz rock combo from the mid 70s! The groove on this one is the most straightforward of any of the band's albums – and there's a number of nice cuts that have a strong funk sound with plenty of Afro soul influences – a great straightforward sound that ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Spray/Editions Hawara (France), 1986. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 34.99
An obscure 80s soul album from the Austrian scene – one that features vocals from the great Linda Sharrock on a number of tracks, and an overall vibe that's a mix of early 80s club and some of the more mainstream crossover styles of the time! The tracks are nice and lean – much more so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Loma/Warner (UK), Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A special version of this excellent series – with an album by each artist in the package! Side one features a killer album by the justly described Great JJ Jackson – and one that's been a darn tough one to find over the years! The leadoff cut is JJ's amazing single "But It's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has unglued seams and is bent just a bit at the top seam.)
Atlantic (Japan), 1965/1966. Used Gatefold ... $44.99
Think you know the sound of Atlantic Records in the 60s? Think again – because this stunning series opens the vault to a huge amount of rare treasures from the legendary label! The package is amazing – and offers up rare tracks that were mostly only issued by Atlantic on singles ... read more CD
Ace, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Much more soul than rock – a special collection done by the Ace Mississippi label for the New Orleans World's Fair in 1984 – featuring work from Huey Smith, Little Booker, Eddie Bo, Chuck Carbo, Piano Red, Frankie Ford, Earl King, Joe Tex, The Clowns, and Dr John! LP, Vinyl record album
Numero, 1970s. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
A fantastic follow-up to the legendary Home Schooled collection from Numero Group – and, like that one, a set that focuses on the surprisingly great genre of kid soul that flourished in the 70s – in the wake of bigger groups like the Jackson Five, Sylvers, and 5 Stairsteps! These ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 30s/1940s/1950s/1960s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A weird idea for a collection, but a great one too – a set that brings together a batch of train-themed tunes from the 60s, and uses the transportation narrative as a way to unlock ideas of personal freedom and social change! The "train" here isn't just a gimmick – and ... read more CD
Cairo, Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $26.99 28.99
A beautiful overview of the early years of American soul music – put together as a set that easily moves between deep soul, northern soul, and some of the other hard-burning modes of the time! The package is a great effort from the folks at Mississippi Records, to kick off their Cairo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2LP set with cool embossed cover and heavy booklet!)
King, Late 1950s. Very Good ... $49.99
Not rock n roll, but some great King Records R&B from the 50s – work by Titus Turner, Annie Laurie, Bill Jennings, 5 Royales, Otis Williams & The Charms, James Brown, Hank Ballard, Little Willie John, and others! LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove – nice and clean, but vinyl has a click near the end of side one. Cover has lgiht wear, and a bit of splitting on the bottom seam.)
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All The Hits By All The Stars Vol 2 ... LP Parkway, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
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Andy Smith – Diggin' In The BGP Vaults ... LP BGP (UK), Mid 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $22.99 24.99
A masterful set of old school funk & soul put together by DJ Andy Smith – who also worked some magic a few years back for the BGP label on the Northern Soul tip – this time out doing his thing with prime funk from the late 60s & early 70s! Smith does a excellent job of mixing ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Third Man, 1969. New Copy 2 CDs ... $18.99 19.98
A fantastic document of the first-ever Ann Arbor Blues Festival – the start of a great event that would blossom into other styles of music in the 70s, but which stood as a strong blues-based event in its initial year of 1969! In some ways, the three day series of concerts is a roots answer ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Kent, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
Culled from the rich history of the Atlantic records label, and lovingly put together with great notes and everything! Tracks include "Lowe Groovin", "Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere", & "Applejack" by Joe Morris, "That Old Black Magic", "Annie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Cover has heavy wear and flaking at the spine with a wide center split, small peeled spots, some surface wear, and bent corners.)
Atlantic, 1985. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
Culled from the rich history of the Atlantic records label, and lovingly put together with great notes and everything! 28 tracks in all, including "I Cried A Tear" by LaVern Baker, "What'd I Say (parts 1 & 2)", 'Let The Good Times Roll" and "Just For A Thrill" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a hole at the top right corner.)
Atlantic/Warner, 1950s/1960s. Used ... $5.99
Music from Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Booker T & the MGs, Arthur Conley, Archie Bell & the Drells, the Drifters, the Coasters, Ray Charles, and more. CD
(Out of print.)
