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Soul — Just Reduced
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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Fela & Egypt 80 —
Army Arrangement ... LP 
Knitting Factory, 1985. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 22.99
The original take of "Army Arrangement" – one of the greatest 80s grooves from Fela Kuti – stretched out here over the course of the entire album! The notes list side one as being the "instrumental" and side two as the "vocal" – but in truth, the ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fela & Africa 70 —
JJD (Johnny Just Drop) ... LP Knitting Factory, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 22.99
An amazing album-length jam from Fela Kuti & Afrika 70 – recorded on the group's home turf at Kalakuta, and with this stretched-out building of energy that's completely amazing! James Brown may have created the longform funky style of vamping and soloing – but Fela takes it here to ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jarrod Lawson —
Be The Change ... CD 
Dome (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
Really fantastic work from Jarrod Lawson – one of those underground singers who should be huge, if the world had any justice! Lawson's a cut above, and completely his own singer – the kind of individual talent that comes along once in a generation, like Al Jarreau or Michael Franks ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Also available Be The Change ... LP 28.99
Prince —
Sign O The Times (picture disc) (2020 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Paisley Park/Warner, 1987. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $34.99
A fantastic record from Prince – a double-length set that came out at a time when the purple one was brimming over with energy and new ideas – and a step slightly in the direction of more socially conscious material! Everything that was great about Prince before the record is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (2LP picture disc pressing!)
Sign O The Times (4LP 180 gram deluxe edition) ... LP 76.99
Sign O The Times (3CD deluxe edition) ... CD 28.99
Sign O The Times (180 gram – 13LP/
Imperial/Capitol, Late 50s. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print and in great shape.)
Buddah/Philly Groove/Ring Of Stars (Italy), 1968. Used ... $4.99
A landmark album in harmony soul – one of those records that pushed the genre to a whole new level! The Delfonics emerge fully formed here as one of the most compelling groups of their time – a tremendous trio with a really unique approach to soul music – one that's heartfelt and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
T Neck, 1973. Used ... $2.99
An amazing little album from the Isley Brothers – one in which the group manage to explore their growing love of the electric guitar, yet somehow sound even more soulful than before! The music is slinky and seductive, with a wonderful style that's never too overly funky – just laidback ... read more CD
Also available 3 + 3 (plus bonus track) ... CD 4.99(Out of print.)
Weird World, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $43.99
Early work from Blowfly – 2 sides of live material that capture him at his best – rolling from one song into another in a string of dirty jokes, off-color references, and parodies of some of the biggest songs of the 70s! The language here is completely unbridled – very very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and a split bottom seam.)
Jewel, 1969. Very Good+ ... $49.99
Classic blues from Lightnin Hopkins – a set that's far rootsier than you might expect from the "electric show" in the title! Hopkins plays mostly acoustic guitar here – and sings with very spare backing overall – just a bit of keyboards, bass, and drums, plus some ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Rhythm, 1988. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Colossal (Australia), 1989. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print, slight crease through artwork.)
Ampex, 1970. Sealed Gatefold ... $1.99
With Melba Moore, Cleavon Little, Sherman Hemsley, and Linda Hopkins! (Soundtracks, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has an opening on the top right corner.)
Object (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
Atlantic, Mid 60s/1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Titles include "When A Man Loves A Woman", "Dark End Of The Street", "Take Time To Know Her", "Love Me Tender", "What Am I Living For", "Cover Me" and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a trace of a price sticker and some surface wear.)
Rhythm King/Sire, 1991. Used ... $1.99
Includes nine different mixes of the title track. CD
(Digipack has some wear and discoloration along spine.)
Go Jazz, 1998. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Collectables, 1960s. Used ... $1.99
K-Tel, 1960s. Used ... $2.99
Motown, 1965. Used ... $13.99
Legendary stuff from Smokey Robinson and his wonderful group – a killer set from the second all-male version of The Miracles – recorded with some wonderfully soaring harmonies! The group's got a nice bite on the bottom here – a groove to go with the "go go" promised in ... read more CD
Also available Going To A Go Go/(Out of print early Motown pressing with the tan border.)
Contact (Denmark), Late 30s/Early 40s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Hot Wax, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
The last Honey Cone album for Hot Wax Records – and a set that's still very much at the top of their game! As with other artists from the Holland-Dozier-Holland stable of hits in the 70s, Honey Cone have a massive amount of force behind their groove – so much so, the record might still ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original die-cut gatefold pressing. Back cover has some notes in pen.)
Decca/MCA, 1940s/Early 50s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Rounder, 1981. Used ... $4.99
... CD
Also available Soul Alive! ... LP 6.99(Out of print.)
Atlantic/Rhino, 1971. Used ... $6.99
One of the best albums ever by this legendary Chicago soul star! The album's masterful blend of spiritual soul tracks that plumb the depths of Donny's dark soul – done with a level of sophistication that you won't hear in other soul albums from the time! Classic cuts include "A Song ... read more CD
(Out of print, artwork is wrinkled from some light water damage.)
Atlantic/Ace (UK), Late 40s/1950s. Used ... $5.99
A wealth of blues from the legendary Atlantic Records – served up here in a set of tracks that goes way past the obvious! In fact, even though there's a few names here that were bigger entries in the Atlantic catalog, they're represented by lesser-known tracks – and mixed in with other ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Motown, Late 70s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
... CD
(Out of print, slight crease through traycard artwork.)
West Side (UK), 1960s. Used ... $11.99
Huge in Chicago, but not nearly as well-known elsewhere, The Sheppards were one of the windy city's best-ever vocal groups, and they had a rich deep style that spanned the gap between R&B and Soul, in a similar manner to The Impressions. This long-overdue set brings together 25 cuts by the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Next Plateau, 1990. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
Lots of new jack on this one from Sybil, a track that never really seems to go anywhere until Salt N Pepa come in at the end and finish it off. Not Sybil's best moment, but it kind of takes us back. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Polydor (Germany), Mid 70s. Used ... $6.99
Some great JB gems here – including "Keep On Bumpin Before You Give Out Of Gas" by The Last Word, "Givin Up Food For Funk" by The JBs, and "Funky Drummer" by James Brown – plus more by Fatback, Parliament, Ohio Players, Parlet, and Kook & The Gang! CD
(Out of print, price sticker on booklet cover.)
Chess, 1966. Used ... $1.99
Classic work from Howlin Wolf – tunes recorded with incredibly raspy vocals, set to a folksy electric guitar sound – one that instantly conjures up images of the south side blues scene that Chess documented so well during the 50s and 60! The work here was recorded over a number of ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia/Epic, 1986. Used ... $2.99
Luther Vandross at the top of his game – sitting right at the height of that crossover space in soul he virtually owned back in the mid 80s! The work here is certainly more commercial than Vandross albums of the past, but the soul is no less deep – thanks to Luther's amazing vocal ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Hot Wax, Early 70s. Used ... $6.99
Heavy soul from the great Laura Lee – a deep soul singer who recorded briefly for the Hot Wax label in the early 70s, and who made some mighty fine sides that are still regarded as the best of her generation! Laura's sound is definitely in the southern diva mode – but she's also got ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Motown, 1968. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A late 60s all-instrumental set from Stevie Wonder – and a record that shows a real change from his style in the earlier part of the decade – a much more mature move forward, and one that hints at the power of his arrangements in the 70s! As you might guess from the "Alfie" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small cutout hole, a sticker remnant, and light wear.)
Cooltempo, 1995. Used ... $2.99
Motown, 1973. Used ... $2.99
One of the best Stevie Wonder albums ever! Stevie's moving into god-like territory here – handling a multitude of styles, all well, and crafting some of the most sophisticated soul of his generation. The album's got the same jazzy references you'll find on the best work by Donny Hathaway ... read more CD
A&M, 2002. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White vinyl promo in a stickered sleeve.)
RCA (Japan), 1982. Used ... $19.99
A seminal classic from vocalist Michael Wycoff – thanks to some killer help from Webster Lewis – who not only produced the album, but also plays keyboards on the set! The album's got a bounce and bubble that's right up there with Lewis' best from the late 70s – but thanks to some ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Super Star, 1970. Very Good+ ... $24.99
BCM (Germany), 1990. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Polydor, 1983. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Escort, 1986. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Light, 1987. Very Good ... $4.99
Rhino, Late 40s/1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 6 CDs ... $43.99
A really well-done collection – one that spans key postwar years of R&B, then moves through doo wop into the seminal sounds of 60s soul – almost all from Atlantic Records! Music from Illinois Jacquet, Lionel Hampton, the Ravens, Mabel Scott, Big Jay McNeely, Percy Mayfield, the ... read more CD
(Out of print. Great heavy box with big booklet too!)
Elektra, 1979. Very Good+ ... $6.99
80s groove jazz funk classics byTwennynine with Lenny White, the a-side written by Don Blackman, with his snapping fusion inflected groove, and an equally nice, club friendly cut on the flip, too! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in an Elektra sleeve.)
EMI, 1986. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cutout hole)
MCA, 1987. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a bent corner in the bottom firghtl)
Amos, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
Interstate/Flyright (UK), 1958/1959. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Gramavision, 1993. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & booklet.)
Epic, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Charly (Germany), 1950s. Used ... $6.99
25 songs from the Du-Droppers, the Scarlets, the Topps, the Kodaks, the Rainbows, the Channels, the Pretenders, the Whirlers, the Bop Chords, the Continentals, the Kodaks, the Sequins & more. CD
(Out of print.)
Ace, 1990. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
MCA, Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
Jazzman (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $19.99
Heavy funk, hand-picked by Will "Quantic" Holland – and an incredible set that's easily one of the best funk collections we've ever stocked! Will definitely knows his thing, and for the collection, he's dug through the rich catalog of Jazzman 45 reissues in recent years – ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
ABC/Rhino, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Two great albums by Ray Charles on one CD! Ray Charles & Betty Carter is a classic album of soul duets – and one of the deeper records cut by Ray during the 60s! The arrangements are by the great Marty Paich, and although there's some singers in the background, the overall sound is ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dancing Cat, 1974/1985. Used ... $2.99
Features Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown on guitar. CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1950s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Promotional copy.)
Rhino, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $14.99
18 tracks from Arthur Alexander, Jimmy Hughes, Percy Sledge, James & Bobby Purify, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, Arthur Conley, Etta James, Laura Lee, Clarence Carter & more. CD
(Out of print.)
Night Train International, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $2.99
Todd, 1962. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Smooth album of rough-hewn pop soul stuff by this ex-gospel singer from the south. Cliff Parham arranged and directed the band, and the album's got a nice sound that's similar to some of the Duke/Peacock stuff from the time. Includes the title cut, plus "Sad Teardrops At Dawn", "Rig ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1987. Near Mint- ... $1.99
J & J, 1987. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Specialty, 1950s. Used ... $2.99
Manhattan, 1987. Used ... $2.99
... CD
Also available Everlasting ... LP 1.99
Spirit Feel, 1950s/1980s. Sealed ... $11.99
Satellite, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $13.99
Includes tracks by Carla Thomas, Charles Heinz, The Veltones, Carla & Rufus, The May-Keys, Prince Conley, Nick Charles, Don Willis, Ray Scott & The Demens, and Hoyt Johnson. CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic/Wildstar, 2001. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Featuring Mos Def and Fat Joe. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Test pressing.)
Jewel/Paula, Early 70s. Used ... $3.99
By this point in his career, Charles has come a long way from his "Drifting Blues" hit of earlier years – but he's still one heck of a singer, and in a modern soul/blues format like this, it's interesting to hear him sound like singers like Mose Allison, on whom he had an undeniable ... read more CD
Malaco, 1989. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Arhoolie, 1968. Used ... $6.99
A record that sounds unlike anything else we can think of – a set that features raw, raspy vocals from George Coleman – sung over his own highly percussive work on a garbage can! The style is tremendous – hardly the gimmicky one you might expect, and a really darkly brooding sort ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Virgin, 2006. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Sussex, 1972. Very Good- Gatefold ... $4.99
Zulema's first album – and one that's got a much deeper soul feel than any of her later work for RCA. Zulema wrote a lot of the tracks, plays piano, and sings in a very righteous soul voice that's equal parts gospel and equal parts 70s soul – much more stripped down than on later sides ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear and split top and bottom seams.)
EmArcy, 1970. Used ... $9.99
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good ... $0.99
A classic compilation of "oldies", put together back in the day when most of the tunes were only a few years old! The compilation was done by Chess in conjunction with Chicago pop powerhouse station WLS – and it's got a great goofy photo on the front that features all of the young ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has wear and aging.)
Polygram/Mercury, 1983. Used ... $6.99
A sweet set that's part of a big early 80s run from Kool & The Gang – a time that saw the funk legends really hitting the mainstream, and winning over a huge new audience in the process! Given that the Gang virtually invented ensemble funk at the start of the 70s, they're perfectly ... read more CD
Also available In The Heart (with bonus tracks) ... CD 13.99(Out of print.)
Bell, 1972. Very Good ... $9.99
A really unique little record – soulful, folksy, and with a slight jazzy tinge at times – and the first solo album cut by one half of the Alzo & Udine Latin soul duet who recorded for Mercury in the late 60s! This solo album has a bit of a different flavor than Alzo's work with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some staining along the opening on the back.)
Scepter, Early 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $1.99
Lovely early work from Dionne – one of the greatest voices to ever get the support of the great Burt Bacharach, the guiding hand on this tasty batch of early singles! We hardly need tell you about these tracks, because if you know Dionne at all – these are the songs you know! Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
RCA, 1983. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an RCA sleeve.)
Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Post-Motown grooving from Eddie Kendricks – still very much in a boogie mode all the way through! "Whip" is our favorite track here – as it's got a straightforward clubby groove that lets Eddie do plenty on his own with the vocals, especially on the great hook! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in an Arista Disco sleeve, with a cut corner and some wear.)
Marlin, 1979. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A great bit of Miami funk from Uncle Louie – a tune that begins with snapping conga on the intro, then rolls into a fuller Latinized groove that we totally love! There's plenty of flanged-out touches on the vocals – giving the whole thing a sound that's almost in the KC range, but ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a TK Disco sleeve.)
ABC/Movie Play (Brazil), 1961. Used ... $1.99
A classic album of soul duets – and one of the deeper records cut by Betty during the 60s! The arrangements are by the great Marty Paich, and although there's some singers in the background, the overall sound is still pretty nice and soulful. Betty's high voice works well with Ray's raspy ... read more CD
Prelude, 1985. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Modern soul crossover work from the New Jersey Mass Choir. 12-inch, Vinyl record
20th Century, 1977. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a 20th Century sleeve.)
Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Classic postwar work from Jimmy McCracklin – a key bridge between blues and soul! LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Cover is lightly stained at the bottom, with some peeling on front and back.)
Columbia, 1971. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Early blue eyed soul work from Boz Scaggs – an album that's got a lot more rootsy touches than some of his bigger crossover hits! At one level, the album seems to have a Bay Area-styled approach – genre-blending soul, R&B, and rock influences into a sound that proudly steps forth ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Capitol, 1979. Sealed ... $6.99
A lot more clubby than the group's earlier funk albums – fast, uptempo, and clearly headed for the dancefloors, where the record actually scored a bit. The band's jazzy playing is still in place, but it's kind of hidden behind disco and pop arrangements, and by the lead vocals by Linda ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has two cutout holes.)
Jewel, 1960s/1970s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Critique, 1984. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Canadian pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Party Time, 1983. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A massive early 80s electro club groove, with great synth drum beats and some nice soulful vocals over top! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Party Time sleeve.)
Route 66 (Sweden), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Early work from Jimmy McCracklin – tunes that have a much rawer sound than his later soul work – all recorded in Oakland or Houston, and including some of his rare singles for the Swing Time label! LP, Vinyl record album
Capricorn, 1977. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Very much in the "Fifth Of Beethoven" mode – as a host of themes from classical composers get the Philly Disco treatment. Despite the title, though, the record was actually recorded in Europe, and really only earns its Philly tag through an adherence to a Sigma Sound style of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
