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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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Echo, 2004. Used ... $9.99
Concord, 1980. Used ... $4.99
A key moment in the career of vocalist Ernestine Anderson – a record that not only returned her to the public eye after a flurry of initial sides in the late 50s and early 60s, but which also finally helped Anderson find a sound that worked! The album's done with backing by the Monty ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Gerard/P-Vine (Japan), 1983. Used ... $19.99
A great little batch of jazzy soul by Vince Andrews – a vocalist and sax player from Columbus, Ohio – which is where he recorded this obscure early 80s set, a record with a vibe that's maybe more 70s overall! The record has a great little groove – kind of that Charles Earland ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Still sealed with obi!)
A&M, 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... $4.99
Ghostown/Fuel 2000, 2007. Used ... $16.99
Morgan Creek, 1992. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
David Axelrod —
Seriously Deep ... CD Polygram/Dusty Groove, 1975. Used ... $7.99
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, punch through barcode.)
Uno Melodic/Charly (UK), 1983. Used ... $18.99
An incredible album by Roy Ayers – but one that's often overlooked because it was a rare indie effort issued between Roy's years at Polydor and Columbia! The session's Roy's only full album for Uno Melodic – the label he formed to showcase the talents of Sylvia Striplin, Ladies Of The ... read more CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
Warner, 1977. Used ... $7.99
An incredible little record – and the set where it really all comes together for this legendary funky jazz group! Azymuth were already great on their debut, although maybe a little experimental at times – but here, they really find the soulful groove that later got them big fame on the ... (Brazil, Soul) read more CD
Society Hill, 2020. Used ... $5.99
Philly singer Mark Baxter bills himself as the "ladies choice" when he's on the stage – but he's got a warm, mature vocal style that's right up there with some of the greats of his city from years back – including some of the bigger male vocalists to record for the ... read more CD
Universal, 1997. Used ... $4.99
A surprising second album from Erykah Badu – a live recording, coming right on the heels of her first studio set – and showing that the girl's equally great without any added production work! The feel is warm, earth, and wonderful – intimate, and richly spiritual – as ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(BMG music club pressing.)
Collectables, 1967. Used ... $8.99
A sweet soul classic from late 60s Philly – the one and only album recorded by vocalist Chris Bartley – arranged and produced by Van McCoy! The style's really great – with a host of original tunes by Van that follow nicely in the style of Chris' hit title cut, and which show him ... read more CD
(Small cutout hole through case and booklet.)
Gary Bartz —
Music Is My Sanctuary ... CD Blue Note, 1977. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic bit of jazz funk fusion – and one of the landmark 70s albums produced by Larry Mizell! This is Gary Bartz's second (and most amazing) collaboration with Larry Mizell – a studio genius who could focus on the best talent of a jazz artist, then expand it using additional ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Original Rare Groove pressing.)
CBS, 1989. Used ... $4.99
A really strong late 80s set from Regina – bringing in more smooth soul touches than the more dancefloor ready predecessor – which make for an even finer showcase for Regina's beautiful voice. Titles include "Baby Come To Me", "When Will You Be Mine", "What ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Warner, 1976. Used ... $6.99
A super huge hit for George Benson – and the record that took him from being a funky jazz guitarist into an R&B superstar – opening up sides of his talent that first emerged on his 50s R&B recordings as Little George Benson, but taken here into some very hip 70s territory! The ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available Breezin ... LP 7.99
Breezin (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP 22.99
Warner, 1980. Used ... $7.99
Yipes! This one made everyone a bucket of money – especially Quincy Jones, whose new Qwest imprint the record was one of the first to grace. George has come a long way from his roots with Jack McDuff here – but in a way that kind of has us impressed, as he's grooving away slickly on ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Warner, 1978. Used ... $6.99
Concord, 2006. Used ... $4.99
Chess, 1950s/1960s. Used ... $6.99
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
(Out of print, BMG Direct pressing.)
Monad, 1950s/1960s. Used (pic cover)... $6.99
Capitol/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1988. Used ... $16.99
A great late 80s comeback for Angela Bofill – and the kind of record that shows that she was still head and shoulders above most of her contemporaries! There's a richness here that most of Angie's contemporaries couldn't muster at the time – a style that stretches back to her deeper ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rhino, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Rounder, 1977. Used ... $9.99
Titles include "Black Night", "Keep On Gwine", "Something Stupid", "Come In My House", and "Tell Me How Do You Feel". CD
Rhino/Stax, 1960s. Used ... $5.99
What can we say? Booker T and crew are always tops in our book – and this album's as strong a batch of their classic singles as you'll ever find! Book's organ is the sound of a generation, and Steve Cropper's sinister vamping on guitar gives even the poppier tracks a hard edge that still ... read more CD
Drive/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. Used ... $24.99
That's Brenda & Herb, not Peaches & Herb – Herb Rooney and Brenda Reid of the excellent 60s group The Exciters – grooving together here in a really full-on vocal approach that's clearly inspired by the best aspects of Ashford & Simpson! Tracks have a lush, full feel – ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2016 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Brief Encounter —
Get Right Down – Complete 70s Singles & More ... CD P-Vine (Japan), Mid 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
If you don't know the music of Brief Encounter, prepare for a revelation – as the group were relatively obscure, even back in their prime – but managed to cut some of the hippest soul records that were ever issued on the Carolina scene! Brief Encounter aren't southern soul or combo ... read more CD
(Includes obi!)
Edsel/Rhino, 1984. Used 2CD ... $14.99
A&M, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print, BMG Direct pressing.)
Raw Venture, 1991. Used ... $11.99
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(Out of print.)
James Brown —
Love Power Peace – Live At The Olympia Paris 1971 ... CD Polydor, 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A lost treasure from James Brown & The JBs – a vintage live performance from the early 70s, and one that captures the group at the height of their powers! The format here is very similar to the excellent Revolution Of The Mind set – a totally funky, totally righteous live ... read more CD
James Brown —
Say It Live & Loud – Live In Dallas 1968 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Polydor (Japan), 1968. Used ... $34.99
An amazing James Brown live set from the crucial year of 1968 – the show that marked the debut of "Say It Loud I'm Black & I'm Proud" – a cut that would become an anthem for much of America in the years to come! The feel here is somewhat similar to Brown's famous Boston ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2016 SHM-CD pressing – includes obi!)
James Brown —
Star Time (4CD boxset) ... CD Polydor, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 4 CDs ... $34.99
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. Box set has some surface wear but is still solid – no splits or tears – and the discs are all in great shape!)
Atlantic/Rhino, Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Genius – pure genius! Solomon Burke is one of those soul singers you always hear folks about, but who you never seem to get to hear as much as folks like Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, or any of his other label-mates on Atlantic. This excellent 2CD set will correct that problem ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Zomba, Late 80s/1990. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print.)
Cadet/Verve, 1973. Used ... $6.99
Possibly the greatest album ever by the legendary Chicago soul singer Terry Callier! Terry's rich mellow voice is mixed with superb arrangements from the Cadet studio team, with Charles Stepney at the head, and the result is completely sublime. The songs are longer than on earlier albums – ... read more CD
(Verve Originals digipack pressing.)
Cee Gee, Early 2000s. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print.)
Polydor/Dusty Groove, 1972. Used ... $16.99
A mad mix of Latin and funky rhythms – a 70s classic from the Belgian group Chakachas! The album's best known for its title hit "Jungle Fever" – an insane cut that features heavy drums, choppy guitar, and a stop/start action that's peppered with sounds of female pleasure! ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Collectables, Late 50s. Used ... $2.99
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Bearsville (Japan), 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A near-perfect classic from the greatly under-appreciated Bobby Charles – a cat with who worked for Chess Records as far back as the 50s, but also managed to deliver this soul-drenched swamp rock gem in 1972! Bobby's got this great sense of delivery – a bit laidback and almost laconic, ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Concord/Hear Music, 2004. Used ... $3.99
Featuring duets with Natalie Cole, Elton John, Norah Jones, BB King, Gladys Knight, Diana Krall, Michael McDonald, Johnny Mathis, Van Morrison, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, and James Taylor. CD
Atlantic, 1959. Used ... $1.99
Later Atlantic Records material from the legendary Ray Charles – a set that definitely lives up to the genius of the title, in that it shows a real sense of development in Ray's music! Charles has moved from the shorter R&B of his early Atlantic singles, to embrace some greater jazz-based ... read more CD
Atlantic/Mobile Fidelity, 1961. Used Gatefold ... $24.99
Ray Charles in a nicely maturing mode – on a record from later in his Atlantic Records years, definitely paving the way forward for his 60s classics on ABC! The tunes are blues, but not in the way that Charles first started recording on earlier singles for Atlantic – as there's a bit ... read more CD
(Out of print limited numbered hybrid SACD edition from Mobile Fidelity!)
ABC/Rhino, 1962. Used ... $2.99
A classic! What seemed a silly idea at the time was true proof of Ray's genius, and the result was the most successful album of his career – and a bona-fide number one hit that rode the charts for years and years! Ray's voice works perfectly with the material, and thanks to soulful ... read more CD
Fremeaux & Associates (France), 1961. Used 4CD ... $19.99
A fantastic vintage performance from the legendary Ray Charles – his first concert outside the US, spread out over four different nights at the Antibes Festival in France in 1961! This package brings together the full performance for the first time ever – not only including material ... read more CD
Also available Ray Charles In Antibes 1961 (with bonus tracks) (4CD set) ... CD 22.99
Rhino, 1950s/1960s. Used ... $1.99
16 tracks including "I've Got A Woman", "Georgia On My Mind", "Unchain My Heart", "Drown In My Own Tears", "Busted", "You Are My Sunshine", "Let's Go Get Stoned", and "Seven Spanish Angels". CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Virgin, 1988. Used ... $28.99
Maybe the crowning moment of genus from the great Neneh Cherry – a record that's a huge evolution from her post punk funk of just a few short years before – and one that really helped her bridge the Atlantic and find a huge following over here at the time! There's a great mix of hip ... read more CD
(Still sealed with the hype sticker!)
Polydor, 1973. Used ... $11.99
Quite possibly the hippest album that Stanley Clarke ever cut – a stretched-out soulful batch of jazz-tinged tracks – very much in the same spirit as the more righteous soul jazz underground of the time! In a way, the record would be much more at home on a label like Strata East than ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print Verve Originals pressing.)
Park South, 1950s. Used ... $1.99
Tracks include "Down In Mexico", "Young Blood", "Searchin'", "Love Potion # 9", and"One Foot Draggin' " – 13 tracks in all. CD
(Out of print.)
Motown, 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print. BMG Direct pressing.)
RCA/Abkco, Early 60s. Used ... $5.99
Sam's greatest hits from the RCA years – including "Twistin The Night Away", "Having A Party", "Good Times", "Another Saturday Night", "Cupid", "Wonderful World", "When A Boy Falls In Love", "Only 16", "Chain ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
SAR/Abkco, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
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(Out of print, outer slipcover has some edgewear.)
PRA, 2009. Used ... $6.99
The second collaboration between singer Randy Crawford and keyboardist Joe Sample – at least since Randy's classic work with The Crusaders – and a set that's got a really warm vibe overall! Joe's playing acoustic piano throughout, and working with a trio that features Christian McBride ... read more CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Atlantic/Wildstar, 2001. Used ... $9.99
Featuring Mos Def and Fat Joe. CD
(Promotional release. )
VP, 1993. Used ... $4.99
Leon Debouse —
Fine Instrument (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Bold/Shout (Japan), 1977. Used ... $26.99
A wonderful gem from Leon Dubouse – a singer whose voice is definitely the fine instrument promised in the title! The set's obscure, but put together with a really top-shelf approach – a mellow groove that's often a bit funky, too – even when warmly gliding on Leon's soulful ... read more CD
DIW (Japan), 1990. Used ... $11.99
Ambitious funky work from trombonist Joseph Bowie and his Defunkt ensemble – a mix of 80s groove, retro funk, and lots of the cross-cultural touches that were filtering through the New York downtown scene at the time. For most of the record, things are a bit too confused to straighten ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chess, Late 60s. Used ... $9.99
Nice compilation of some of The Dells' classic Chicago soul tracks recorded for Chess in the 60's, including a number of cuts that were only singles, and which haven't showed up on some of the LP reissues. Tracks include "Glory Of Love", "Be For Real With Me", "Long Lonely ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Cadet/Dusty Groove, 1972. Used ... $16.99
Forget Dionne Warwick, and think Burt Bacharach – because on this sublime little set, The Dells are singing some of Burt's greatest tunes ever – all set to impeccable arrangements by the legendary Charles Stepney! The album's more wonderful than you might even expect – a true ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1989. Used ... $7.99
Way more pop than jazz from Deodato – a record that has the keyboardist working with a trio of younger vocalists who alternate lyrics on each track in the set! The approach here takes off from Deodato's strong soul production and arranging work of earlier years, but has a bit more of a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
Manu Dibango —
Past Present Future ... CD BorderBlaster/Sheer Sound, 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Salsoul, 1976. Used ... $8.99
A wonderful album – one of those underground classics that seems to show up in everyone's record collection, even though it was never a huge chart hit. Double Exposure are part of the "second wave" of east coast vocal groups – and like their contemporaries, they mix the sweet ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mercury, 1995. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print. BMG Direct pressing.)
Perspective, 1994. Used ... $11.99
Produced by Gerald Levert. CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole, disc has a promo stamp.)
Epic, 1978. Used ... $7.99
A sweet bit of modern funk from George Duke – working here in a mode that's definitely tighter and more soul-based than his trippier albums of the early 70s – but also in a groove that's pretty darn sweet! George wonderfully blends together his jazz roots and some of the wider soul ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Epic, 1977. Used ... $9.99
A real breakthrough album for George Duke – one of his earliest for the Epic label, and an album that took him from the space funk underground to the top of the jazz charts! The album's got a great sound that mixes together all of Duke's influences – Latin rhythms, electric keyboard ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol/Expansion (UK), 1981. Used ... $12.99
Two Capitol classics from the great Gene Dunlap – back to back on a single CD! First up is It's Just The Way I Feel – a classic soulful fusion album recorded and released during the crucial years of the "Capitol Rare" sound! Gene Dunlap is a jazz drummer at heart – but ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Solar/Unidisc (Canada), 1981. Used ... $9.99
A great second adventure from Dynasty – the kind of set that shows why the group went on to become one of the strongest things going in the second chapter of the Solar Records soul empire from LA! The album begins with a rock-solid punch, then continues strongly throughout – basslines, ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Sanctuary, 2005. Used ... $5.99
Earth Wind & Fire's most ambitiously orchestrated records of recent years – one that pairs the legendary funk/soul/pop collective with contemporary players such as Will I Am of Black Eyed Peas, Raphael Saadiq, Floetry, Big Boi of Outkast, Sleepy Brown and others! Believe us, we were as ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
CBS, 1975. Used ... $3.99
Amazing! Earth Wind & Fire's ultimate moment of the 70s – and a perfect blending of all their influences that stands as a lasting tribute to their super-huge effect on soul music! The record features all aspects of the band coming into perfect cohesion – bassy funk, mellow soul, ... read more CD
Also available That's The Way Of The World (expanded edition) ... CD 4.99
Columbia/Gold Legion, 1977. Used ... $4.99
A huge hit for both The Emotions and Maurice White – whose Kalimba Productions handled this album in the same hit mode they'd been using for Earth Wind & Fire! There's a polished, soaring bounce her that definitely shows the Earth Wind & Fire touch – and which takes the girls ... read more CD
Also available Rejoice ... LP 7.99
Epic, 1987. Used ... $11.99
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(Out of print super bit mapping Gold CD, includes slipcover which has a promotional sticker over the barcode.)
Bad Boy, 1995. Used ... $3.99
"No Other Love", "Ain't Nobody", "Fallin' In Love", "You Used To Love Me", "Give It To Me", "Come Over", "Soon As I Get Home" and "Don't Be Afraid". CD
(Out of print. Disc label has initials in marker.)
RCA/BGO (UK), 1971/1973. Used ... $8.99
A trio of wonderful albums from Jose Feliciano – all brought together here in a single set! First up is That The Spirit Needs – a sublime one from Jose! The record pushes past the easy Latin pop style of the late 60s, and features Jose working through hip rock tunes – both of ... read more CD
(Only contains the second CD with the Compartments album.)
Ace, 1993. Used ... $28.99
Big Crown, 2019. Used ... $9.99
We've loved the music of Lee Fields for many many years – but these days, he seems to be sounding even better than ever – taking all of his decades of experience in soul music, and blending his deep soul roots with an even more mature, open sort of style! And even though Lee's early ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
(Punch through digipack barcode.)
Arista, Late 60s. Used 2CD ... $12.99
Includes 36 tracks on 2 CDs. CD
EMI, Early 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Wonderful doo wop work from The Five Keys – easily one of our favorite vocal groups of the 50s, and a quintet who always seemed to be a cut above most of their contemporaries! The group have a sound that's equally well suited to ballads and jumpers – and since they made their biggest ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1988. Used ... $4.99
Roberta Flack sounding freshly inspired in the late 80s – her first new album in years – and it's a really strong one! The first thing that jumps out at us is how wonderful her voice continues to be –she's recognizable from the first syllable, and it's right it home with a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic/Rhino, 1968. Used ... $4.99
One of Aretha's undisputed classics – a seminal session that furthered her deep soul agenda with key backings from Arif Mardin and Tom Dowd! The Sweet Inspirations provide sublime backing vocals behind Franklin's maturing delivery of the lyrics – and the music is by an all-star group ... read more CD
Also available Lady Soul ... CD 9.99
Arista, 1987. Used 2 CDs ... $16.99
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(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Atlantic, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 5 CDs ... $24.99
About as classic as you can get for Aretha Franklin – a wonderful package that features 5 full albums for Atlantic Records – each packaged in a tiny LP-styled sleeve that reproduces the original cover! The work here is the stuff of legend – that key point when Franklin really got ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chess (Japan), 1950s. Used ... $24.99
Great early work from Lowell Fulson – tracks recorded in the 50s for Chess Records – all in Chicago, and a fair bit more obscure than some of Lowell's better-known sides from the 60s! There's still a nicely gritty groove going on here – a style that's rooted in blues, but which ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print – and includes obi!)
CBS/Expansion (UK), 1988. Used ... $9.99
A sweet late 80s soul set from Leata Galloway – a great singer with a strong musical theater background and too few solo soul sets like this one! Leata's voice is naturally deep, but her range is incredible – which allows her to bring both heavy strength and fragile delicacy, plus ... read more CD
Jasmine (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $12.99
A really great collection of work from this legendary duo – a group who really helped bring the sound of the organ into soul music in the early days, thanks to some fantastic recordings like these! The set covers much more space than other Don Gardner and Dee Dee Ford collections we've seen ... read more CD
Also available I Need Your Loving – Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford 1954 to 1962 ... CD 15.99
Motown, 1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 4 CDs ... $24.99
Features loads of greatness from Marvin's years at Motown – including some rare singles and a few unreleased tracks! This is the first time the world heard the funky "Checking Out (Double Clutch)" – alongside other rare cuts that icnlude "I Can't Help Falling For ... read more CD
(Out of print, cutout mark through barcode and back of case.)
One Way, 1978/1979. Used ... $14.99
