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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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Atlantic, 1996. Used ... $4.99
The second album from Aaliyah, and a huge step forward from the first – shifting both away from production by R Kelly, and towards a more adult approach that really has the singer coming across as a mature solo artist on her own! This time around, Timbaland handles much of the key production ... read more CD
Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1970/1973. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Great work from this Chicago group – material recorded in France, but which wails with the best sound of the small blues clubs on the south side at the time! The core group features Louis Myers on guitar and harmonica, Dave Myers on bass, and Fred Below on drums – joined by Eddie ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Brunswick/Solid (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
An excellent second album by Barbara Acklin – and a perfect demonstration of her really unique Chicago soul talents! Acklin's really at the cusp of two generations here – at one level still with some of the sweetness of the earlier style of 60s girl soul, but at another full of the ... read more CD
A&M/Masterpiece (Netherlands), 1983. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
A sweet 80s groover throughout – the only album we've ever seen by this keyboard-heavy quintet, served up in a flurry of catchy catchy tunes! Keys on the set are handled by producer/arranger Michael Stokes – who's very clearly in charge of the voices of the group – giving them ... read more CD
Blue Thumb/Cleopatra, Early 1970s. New Copy 2CD ... $13.99 18.99
Arthur Adams has his roots in blues, but he comes across here with a wonderfully warm Cali soul sort of vibe – that mix of earthy currents and tighter touches that was showing up in some of the best Fantasy Records work of the period! On the album It's Private Tonight, Arthur sings and plays ... read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
The best work ever from the great Johnny Adams – a Crescent City soul singer with a hell of a lot of power, brought into wonderfully strong focus here on these early recordings for the Ric & Ron label! Johnny recorded later in Nashville and Jackson, but he's never sounded better than on ... read more CD
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A killer album of Afro Funk – with a very unusual origin! In the wake of Manu Dibango's big hit (and some kind of failure to register the copyright), many many versions of "Soul Makossa" were recorded and released, some good, some bad. This album is a good example of that ... read more CD
Columbia/FTG, 1981. Used ... $11.99 18.99
A distant star in the Earth Wind & Fire galaxy – and the only album by this sweetly grooving group that owed a lot to the EWF sound! The record's produced by Verdine White, executive produced by Maurice White, and even features a bit of guest vocals by Philip Bailey – and the ... read more CD
(Sealed copy!)
Atlantic, 1994. Used ... $1.99
Delmark, 1969. New Copy ... $4.99 14.99
The mighty debut of the great Luther Allison – a set that would go on to make Luther a legend, and begin a huge run of key records from the Chicago scene! There's a gritty groove here that's got some elements of funk and soul in the mix – that west side approach that really helped ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
One of the only albums ever cut by Maxi Anderson – a hell of a soul singer who's lent her talents to a number of sessions over the years, but who sounds especially great here in the lead! Anderson's got a vibe that's almost like Minnie Riperton at the time – a warmly glowing approach ... read more CD
Also available Maxi ... CD 19.99
Blue Note (Japan), 1977. Used ... $19.99
One of the only albums ever cut by Maxi Anderson – a hell of a soul singer who's lent her talents to a number of sessions over the years, but who sounds especially great here in the lead! Anderson's got a vibe that's almost like Minnie Riperton at the time – a warmly glowing approach ... read more CD
Also available Maxi ... CD 10.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
Atlantic/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $7.99 24.99
Tremendous work from Anglo Saxon Brown – a Philly group who started out their recording career as Ujima on Epic, where they issued a handful of well-remembered singles – then changed their name and cut this one and only full length set for Atlantic! The album's a stunner all the way ... read more CD
Motown (Japan), 1991. Used ... $7.99
Sure, their name marks them as part of that big world of prepackaged soul groups, and yes, their costumes on the cover may look a bit goofy – but over the years, this debut's got maybe a bit more staying power than some of their contemporaries! There's plenty of hip hop production in the mix ... read more CD
Also available Coolin' At The Playground Ya Know! ... Cassette 0.99(Recent Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi.)
Cadet/Big Pink (South Korea), 1970. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
A damn legendary record from the last years of Chess Records – and for good reason, too! Archie Whitewater were a group that was years ahead of its time – a rock combo, but one with real genre-crossing sensibilities that made them perfect for the experimental styles at the ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Calvin Arnold —
Funky Way – The Venture Recordings 1967 to 1969 ... CD Venture/Kent, Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
The first-ever full length collection of work by Calvin Arnold – a killer 60s soul singer and guitarist, and one who cut some classic funky 45s back in the day, but never got a chance to record an album! All the material here came out on the Venture label – a small label, but one that ... read more CD
Immediate/Charly (UK), 1968. New Copy ... $15.99 19.99
A classic set of British soul by PP Arnold – LA native, and a onetime member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue who ended up staying behind in the UK after a mid 60s tour! The album's got a very interesting approach that's quite a bit more sophisticated than the sound of the Ike Turner group ... read more CD
Brunswick/Solid (Japan), 1967. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
A really breakout moment for The Artistics – and the start of a really sublime run with the great Brunswick Records! The group had already broken a bit on Okeh a few years before – securing a top spot on the Chicago scene with their bouncy northern soul groove – a love of rhythm ... read more CD
Cesar Ascarrunz —
Cesar 830 ... CD Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
Lost Latin funk from the Bay Area scene of the 70s – and an album that may well blow away better-known work by groups like Malo, Azteca, or El Chicano! The album's near-perfect right from the start – and brings in plenty of New York elements to the groove, thanks to the inclusion of a ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
Flying Dutchman/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Lost Latin funk from the Bay Area scene of the 70s – and an album that may well blow away better-known work by groups like Malo, Azteca, or El Chicano! The album's near-perfect right from the start – and brings in plenty of New York elements to the groove, thanks to the inclusion of a ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
Also available Cesar 830 ... CD 8.99(2018 pressing on Solid/Ultra-Vybe, includes obi.)
Cadet/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $19.99 22.99
Incredible work from the amazing Dorothy Ashby – a brilliant set of funky and spiritual tunes, set to full backings from Chicago soul arranger Richard Evans! This album is easily one of Ashby's greatest, and it's dedicated to the writings of Omar Khayyam – one of the forces guiding ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing! Part of the Diggin Universal Music – supervised by DJ Muro.)
Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 80s/Early 90s. New Copy 3 CDs ... $17.99 38.99
Three full albums from Atlantic Starr – with lots of bonus tracks too! All In The Name Of Love has Atlantic Star at the height of their catchy commercial fame – bouncing along with rhythms that crossover nicely to the mainstream, yet still keep a bit of their previous funky edge intact! ... read more CD
A&M/PTG (Netherlands), 1978. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
The first album by Atlantic Starr – a tight set of modern soul tunes with a very different feel than their later work! Part of the credit goes to Bobby Eli – who arranged and produced the set, giving it a feel that's almost late Philly – tight, sophisticated, and right on the ... read more CD
Brian Auger —
Search Party ... CD Headfirst/One Way, 1981. Used ... Just Sold Out!
RCA/Soul Bank (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
The second smoking Live Oblivion set from Brian Auger and crew – twice as long, and maybe even twice as funky as the first! The tunes on here all really push the ten minute mark – stretching out the original Auger conception on studio sides, and featuring plenty of room for really ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available Live Oblivion Vol 2 ... LP 27.99
Fuel 2000, 1974. Used ... $16.99
Long lean groovers from Brian Auger and the Oblivion Express group – recorded with a slightly freer feel than some of the group's earlier albums, and an approach that has them stretching out nicely! Brian still sings a bit on some tracks, but there seems to be more of a focus than before on ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, Canadian pressing.)
Donald Austin —
Crazy Legs ... CD Eastbound/Westbound (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $8.99 18.99
A sweet little album of funky instrumental guitar! The record's one of the most obscure on the Westbound label – and it features guitar player Donald Austin going to town on 13 short little cuts with a tripped-out funky groove – sometimes fuzzy, usually funky, and always with that ... read more CD
(Comes in a great little cardboard slipcase – replicating the old LP sleeve!)
CTI (Japan), 1976. Used ... $9.99
Wonderfully warm soul from the great Patti Austin – a key artist in the late 70s, and one who really helped push the music forward with a new sense of sophistication! Patti's got a strongly jazzy vibe here – and works with David Matthews arrangements that are really well put-together ... read more CD
Also available End Of A Rainbow ... LP 14.99
CTI/King (Japan), 1978. Used ... $14.99
A live set from the great Patti Austin – but done at a level that's every bit as tight as her studio work from the time! Patti's in a perfect balance between jazz and soul here – and works with sweet arrangements from Dave Grusin and Leon Pendarvis – the latter of whom also leads ... read more CD
(2000 Japanese pressing. Includes obi!)
Edsel (UK), 1970s/1980s. New Copy 15 CD ... $113.99 129.99
Funky genius galore – a massive package that brings together both the complete studio and live recordings by the Average White Band – plus some great surprises as well! The group are the stuff of legend – an overseas combo, but one with a groove so tight they were able to get ... read more CD
Polygram/Dusty Groove, 1975. Used ... $14.99
An amazing slice of music from the legendary David Axelrod – quite different than his better-known sides for Capitol and Reprise Records – and plenty darn funky overall! Axelrod is at his studio best here – stepping off the funky jazz modes he produced for Cannonball Adderley, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Water/Curtom, Early 70s. Used ... $18.99
Fantastic! The lost link in the Chicago soul scene of the 60s was Baby Huey – and he was a pretty darn big link too, if you've ever seen him in pictures! Weighing in at about 300 pounds, Baby Huey was sort of a rockin' soul star who played clubs on both sides of the city, to audiences of ... read more CD
(Out of print 2004 Water pressing.)
Epic, 1993. Used ... $2.99
Titles include "Lady Lady", "Never Keeping Secrets", "Rock Bottom", "Saturday", "And Our Feelings", "When Can I See You", and "Well Alright". CD
Ace (UK), 1950s/1960s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Rare Bacharach galore – an assortment of under-reissued tracks all penned by the mighty Burt – most of which are from the heyday of 60s uptown soul! Despite the 1952 in the date range on the title, almost all the tunes here are from the mid 60s – that time when Bacharach was ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Columbia (Japan), 1984. Used ... $22.99
A big breakthrough for Philip Bailey – and a record that was kind of a second-level explosion for the Earth Wind & Fire sound in the 80s! There's a definite crossover feel to the record – a style that takes Bailey's soulful vocals, and mixes them with lots of catchy hooks – ... read more CD
(2011 Blu-spec CD pressing – in great shape with obi!)
DRG, 1992. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print and sealed.)
King/Rhino, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $7.99
Sexy is right! Hank may have been a half-pint wonder, but he had a voice that was like no other – high and raspy, but with a fierce growl that made you instantly take notice. Plus, his thuggish aproach to vocals really put a bit into the vicious R&B tunes that he cut with The ... read more CD
(Sealed copy.)
Numero, Early 70s. New Copy 5CD ... $35.99 41.99
A tremendous package of work from this overlooked soul and gospel legend – four classic albums, plus other rare material too – all packaged with detailed notes in the wonderful Numero Group style! First up is Like A Ship Without A Sail – a gospel album from Pastor TL Barrett, but ... (Gospel, Soul) read more CD
No Label, 1960s. Used ... $4.99
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(CDr pressing with special booklet on the history of the BJs – includes lots of rare black and white photos!)
Celi Bee —
Alternating Currents (with bonus tracks) ... CD TK/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Late 1970s. Used ... $8.99
Sweetly soaring disco from the legendary Celi Bee – easily one of our favorite disco divas of the late 70s! This album's got a slightly lighter feel than some of Celi's other work – a bit less drama at times, but still plenty of full-on clubby rhythms – thanks to arrangements ... read more CD
(2020 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi.)
Stax/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $13.99 22.99
William Bell was one of the first great soul singers to record for the legendary Stax Records in Memphis – an artist who really helped set the tone for deep soul singles to come from the likes of Otis Redding and Johnnie Taylor – and one whose early work is still some of the best he ... read more CD
RCA/BMG (Japan), 1959. Used ... $14.99
The last album ever recorded by LA vocalist Jesse Belvin – a stupendous session that showed where he might have headed, if not for the tragic auto accident that took his voice from us far too soon! The album has Jesse moving from the smooth R&B of earlier albums into a more sophisticated ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print 1999 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Mercury/Gold Dust, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $6.99
One of the unsung geniuses of the early soul era! From today's perspective, lots of folks don't know what to make of Brook Benton. Was he a pop singer? Was he an R&B vocalist? Was he a mellow crooner with a voice like velvet? Truth is, he was all of those things – and as you'll hear ... read more CD
Chuck Berry —
Chess Box (3CD box set) ... CD Chess/MCA, 1950s/1960s/1970s. Used 3 CDs ... $24.99
An essential collection of Chuck Berry material for Chess Records – 71 songs in all, including some unreleased numbers! CD
(Out of print and in fantastic shape!!!)
Chess, 1950s/1960s. Used ... $2.99
Includes the songs "Maybellene", "30 Days", "You Can't Catch Me", "Too Much Monkey Business", "Brown-Eyed Handsome Man", "Roll Over Beethoven", "Havana Moon", "School Days", "Rock And Roll Music", "Oh ... read more CD
Also available Great Twenty Eight ... LP 28.99(Out of print, Canadian pressing.)
Chuck Berry —
His Best Vol 1 ... CD Chess, 1950s/1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
20 tracks including "Roll Over Beethoven", "Maybellene", "Thirty Days", "Havana Moon", "Reelin' and Rockin", "Beautiful Delilah", "School Day", and "Johnny B. Goode". CD
Rojac/Traffic, 1967. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
Big Maybelle's got a new bag – and we like it! This tasty set was cut for the tiny Rojac label in between Maybelle's earlier years at Savoy and later albums on Brunswick – and it's got a swinging, 60s mod sort of style that's pretty darn groovy, baby! The arrangements are by Bob Gallo ... read more CD
(In a very cool Japanese-styled, LP-like cardboard sleeve cover!)
Big Maybelle —
Saga Of The Good Life & Hard Times (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Rojac/Traffic, 1967. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
A great set that may well be Big Maybelle's best record ever – really rare work that's quite different than her famous work of the 50s! The set was recorded in the Criteria studios in Miami – and it's got a cool southern soul sound that's part Bobby Blue Bland bluesy soul, and part ... read more CD
(In a very cool Japanese-styled, LP-like cardboard sleeve cover!)
HDM, Late 70s. Used ... $9.99
A heavy groover from Black Ice – an old school harmony act at the core, but working here in a sweet clubby mode for the 70s! The approach is quite similar to the best group soul coming from Philly at the time – with some wicked upbeat numbers that step along beautifully – not ... read more CD
Cat/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Early 1970s. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
An excellent bit of southern funk – very much in the early mode of Little Beaver, but with a sound that's even harder! James Knight is The Black Knight – leading a tight little combo with a raw funky 45 sound, heavy on the horns for backing, but with James' guitar right up front in the ... read more CD
BGP (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Two of the later Blackbyrds LPs on one CD! Action is a great little sleeper from the Blackbyrds – a record that never gets as much due as their earlier records that have a hard funky feel, but offer instead a tasty batch of smoother jazz funk numbers that show the group still continuing to ... read more CD
Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1978. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
A great album of funky dancefloor tunes! Originally issued in 1978, and clearly for the New York dancefloor crowd – the record takes the earlier work of funk group The Blackbyrds, and remixes the tracks slightly to pump up the groove a bit for the dancers. While the approach might not sound ... read more CD
Blackbyrds —
Walking In Rhythm – The Essential Selection 1973 to 1980 ... CD Fantasy/Decision, 1970s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $6.99 17.98
Some of the sharpest, jazziest funk you'll ever hope to hear – a smoking collection of the legendary 70s work by The Blackbyrds on Fantasy Records! The group started as a jazz combo under Donald Byrd's supervision – right at a time when Byrd was making his own fantastic funky records ... read more CD
ABC/BGO (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 22.99
Four fantastic albums from Bobby Bland – all brought together in a single package for the first time! First up is Come Fly With Me – great work from Bobby Blue Bland – one of the few artists to rise up at the end of the 50s, and still find a way to chart their own path forward in ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
MCA, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $2.99
MCA, Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
Duke/MCA, Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
An incredible record from Bobby Blue Bland – and quite possibly the greatest one he ever made! The set's got an amazing something special that's unlike most other material of the time – a bit blues, but a lot of soul too – still with some echoes of R&B in the jazzier charts ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Uptown/MCA, 1992. Used ... $3.99
The landmark debut of Mary J Blige – a record that not only did a great job of blending underground hip hop and mainstream soul sensibilities – but maybe also opened the door for the Neo Soul revolution to come! Mary comes on here with a fresh new vision in female soul – one that' ... read more CD
(BMG direct pressing.)
Mary J Blige —
What's The 411? Remix ... CD Uptown/MCA, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Includes "Real Love", "Love No Limit", "You Remind Me", "Reminisce", "What's The 411?", and "You Don't Have To Worry" remixed by Diddy – plus "Sweet Thing" remixed by Mark Spark, and "Changes I've Been Going ... read more CD
Blood Sweat & Tears —
Blood Sweat & Tears (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1968. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A stone classic from Blood Sweat & Tears – and a record that went onto have a tremendous impact in jazz, rock, funk, and soul! The group's format is plenty darn famous – adding a lot of horns to hip riffing grooves – but despite countless plays on oldies stations over the ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Clifton, 1990s. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Bluesiana Triangle (Art Blakey/Windham Hill, 1990. Used ... $4.99
Angela Bofill —
Best Of Angela Bofill ... CD Arista, Late 70s/1980s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1972. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
A killer little soundtrack – and one that's quite different than the usual blacksploitation set, but still pretty funky overall! The film Black Girl was a surprisingly sensitive movie directed by Ossie Davis in the early 70s – not as much about action as it was about the everyday life, ... read more CD
Brunswick/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Early 1970s. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Killer cuts from the legendary Hamilton Bohannon – an artist who first broke big on the Brunswick label with a really unique approach to a groove! Bohannon's cuts were always funky, but never straight funk – and instead, he had this minimalist way of layering together elements that was ... read more CD
Rounder, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $6.99
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Arista/BMG (Japan), 1978. Used ... $14.99 18.99
A landmark set from a group who only ever gave the world two albums – but who've gone on to have a huge influence over the years! This initial offering from Breakwater is a masterful blend of jazzy fusion and mellower soul – a sound sifted together so perfectly, it really tops the rest ... read more CD
Also available Breakwater (LP sleeve edition) ... CD 11.99(Out of print 1995 Japanese pressing, part of the fantastic Free Soul collection.)
Arista/BMG/Get On Down, 1978. Used ... $11.99 14.99
A landmark set from a group who only ever gave the world two albums – but who've gone on to have a huge influence over the years! This initial offering from Breakwater is a masterful blend of jazzy fusion and mellower soul – a sound sifted together so perfectly, it really tops the rest ... read more CD
Also available Breakwater ... CD 14.99(Out of print 2010 LP sleeve edition with the Get On Down obi!)
Leon Bridges —
Leon ... CD Columbia, 2024. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
The title and cover are a bit more undestated than the last album from Leon Bridges – but the set may well be his best so far, and really has this confident, personal way of putting over a tune – almost as if Bridges has found a way to settle into the upper echelons of contemporary soul ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Also available Leon ... LP 30.99
Sugar Hill/Big Pink (South Korea), 1974. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
Far and away the greatest album that Brother To Brother ever cut – and a monster record that's satisfying all the way through! At their roots, the band have an ensemble funk style similar to many other 70s groups – but they also add in a lot of jazzy changes and a nascent sense of a ... read more CD
Turbo/Big Pink (South Korea), 1976. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
A sweet funky set from the New Jersey 70s soul empire of the Stang/Turbo/All-Platinum family of labels – the kind of record that came out with little fanfare at the time, but which has a razor sharp groove all the way through! The set features plenty of wonderful work on keyboards – ... read more CD
Turbo/Big Pink (South Korea), 1977. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
A classic set of clubby soul from the All-Platinum New Jersey soul empire of the 70s – the third album from a group who started in funk territory a few years before, but who've definitely sharpened up their groove for the dancefloors here! Brother To Brother are a great example of a group ... read more CD
A&M, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $2.99 4.99
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(BMG Direct pressing.)
Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A really wonderful set from the great Charles Brown – known to most as a blue singer, and a sophisticated one at that – but also an artist with a fair bit of jazz in his style, which is unlocked nicely on this 60s session for Mainstream Records! Arrangements are by Don Sebesky, and ... read more CD
Polydor, 1960s/1970s. Used ... $1.99
Not a classic from the early years of James Brown – but a later greatest hits package that's gone onto have legendary status – given all the key cuts it includes! Most numbers here are the shorter single versions – and together, they pack a hell of a punch – showing an ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Polydor (Japan), 1976. Used ... $19.99
An enduring classic from James Brown – quite possibly the strongest of his late 70s albums, and a record that nicely balances the harder funk of the early part of the decade with a more sophisticated style that almost gets slightly jazzy at times! The vocals are planted strongly at the top ... read more CD
(Out of print 2007 pressing.)
Polydor (Japan), 1976. Used ... $24.99 29.99
James Brown screams at the beginning of the record – "I'm Back! I'm Back!" – which is his proclamation that he was ready to take on a whole new generation of funk music – grooving with a new sound that was guaranteed to hit as big as it did in earlier years! The ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2007 Japanese pressing.)
Polygram (Canada), 1960s/1970s. Used ... $1.99
Ten hits. CD
(Out of print.)
Polydor (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
A killer double-length album from James Brown – a smoking set that stands strongly right next to similar packages like Get On The Good Foot and Payback! The album's a bit different than the latter, in that the tracks are mostly shorter, and there's some mellower cuts too – but they ... read more CD
Polygram, 1971. Used ... $12.99
James Brown really opens up on this early 70s classic – really showing the world the amazing groove he was crafting with his band – who were let loose to jam in the studio, spinning out some really long grooves – which were then cut down to make this sweet little record! The ... read more CD
Also available Hot Pants (with bonus track) ... CD 10.99
Polygram (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
James Brown really opens up on this early 70s classic – really showing the world the amazing groove he was crafting with his band – who were let loose to jam in the studio, spinning out some really long grooves – which were then cut down to make this sweet little record! The ... read more CD
Also available Hot Pants ... CD 12.99(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
King/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
Further genius from James Brown at the start of the 70s – a record that's starting to show some of the more open-ended grooves he'd explore with the JBs on their own albums – longer, stretched-out tracks that are way more than simple funk and soul! There's a sense of freewheeling ... read more CD
(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
Polydor/Universal, 1968. Used 2 CDs ... $16.99
James Brown's great second album recorded live at the Apollo Theater in Harlem – a set we like even better than the first famous volume – because it's much more stretched-out, harder-hitting, and full of fire! You'd be hard pressed to find a better example of Brown's showmanship on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Smash/Polygram, 1964. Used ... $18.99
One of the stranger James Brown albums from the 60s! The record is one of the only vocal albums he cut for the Smash label – and it was issued during a time when James was strangely contracted to two labels – King and Smash. His dual contract situation was that he couldn't record any ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polydor, 1973. Used ... $8.99
A masterpiece of funky soul – and one of the greatest albums of the early 70s! It all comes together on this one – funk, soul, politics, and production – and the record is still one of the clearest examples of James Brown's genius that you'll ever find! Recorded during the same ... read more CD
Polydor/Hip-O Select, 1975. Used ... $43.99 49.99
A great little album by The Godfather – one that takes the core James Brown sound of the "Sex Machine" generation, and serves it up with a tighter mid 70s twist! Fred Wesley is still very firmly at the helm of the band – and there's a power here that's equal to the later JBs ... read more CD
(Out of print, limited numbered edition of 5000 copies.)
Polydor/Now Again, 1971. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
A legendary bit of fuzzy funk from James Brown – an important collaboration with the mighty Dave Matthews, who brings a more tripped-out feel to the record than some of James' other King sessions of the time! Matthews adds in lots of psych-influenced guitar – used very different than ... read more CD
Polydor, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $29.99
What could be greater – a whole box set of James Brown instrumentals from the 60s, with great notes, a killer selection of tracks, and even some previously unissued material! The package is a dream come true – great not only for beginners, but also for collectors like us, as it pulls ... read more CD
(Out of print and in nice shape with the original slipcase and large booklet.)
Polydor, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 4 CDs ... $24.99
72 tracks – and a fantastic overview of the music of James Brown – from the gritty R&B years to his classic moments of 60s soul, to his mindblowing 70s funk and beyond! CD
(Out of print, outer box has light wear.)
Ultra Vybe (Japan), Early 60s/Late 70s. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
An unusual slice of work from the James Brown Family – material from three different periods – early 60s cuts for Dade Records, early 70s material for Brownstone, and late 70s tracks for TK Records! The collection features some especially rare Dade material – tracks from artists ... read more CD
James Brown & Others —
Sounds Funky – James Brown 45s Collection From TK ... CD TK/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A real lost chapter in the James Brown legacy of soul – tracks that The Godfather issued on a branch of TK Records, right during the same time he was cutting some familiar funk classics on the Polydor and People Records labels! The music here is an offshoot of the Funky People universe that ... read more CD
Bear Family (Germany), Late 1940s/Early 1950s. New Copy ... $15.99 20.99
Killer postwar work from the great Roy Brown – one of the giants in the new groove of R&B at the time, and an artist who really helped pave the way for later rock and soul music as well! Roy's got a groove that's every bit as hard and heavy as King Records labelmate Wynonie Harris – ... read more CD
