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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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Colonel Abrams —
You & Me Equals Us ... CD MCA, 1987. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print, small punch through booklet.)
Collectables, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $5.99
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Stax, Early 70s. Used ... $9.99
Rance Allen was one of the greatest singers on Stax who never made it during the 70s – probably because he labored in obscurity on Stax's subsidiary Truth label, a gospel imprint where Allen was unjustly stuck because of his roots in the music. Truth is, his work had as much soul as it did ... read more CD
Evolver, 1975/1977. Used ... $9.99
Fantastic Afro funky! This set lovingly repackages 2 early albums by Tony Allen, best known to the world as the drummer in Fela's legendary Africa 70 group! Both records have a distinctly Fela-sounding groove – which isn't surprising, as they were produced by Fela, feature Fela, and have ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Luther Allison —
Blue Streak ... CD Alligator, 1995. Used ... $5.99
A&M, 1979. Used ... $7.99
A whole new level of genius for Herb Alpert – a record that's light years away from his earlier work with the Tijuana Brass, and which has the trumpeter stepping strongly into the world of smooth jazzy fusion! The title track here went platinum the minute it was released – and became ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Verity, Late 80s/1990s. Used ... $1.99
Cesar Ascarrunz —
Cesar 830 ... CD Flying Dutchman/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. Used ... $12.99
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
(2018 pressing on Solid/Ultra-Vybe, includes obi.)
Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 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 12.99
Capitol (Japan), 1983. Used ... $9.99
Always-great work from the team of Ashford & Simpson – the kind of a record that has them at the top of their game, even though they'd changed their overall sound over the years! The vibe here is more in an 80s groove mode than some of the duo's Warner albums, but they've still got an ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Warner (Japan), 1986. Used ... $4.99
A mid 80s classic from Atlantic Starr – 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! The groove here is almost in the style that Atlantic Starr inspired in ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Sequel (UK), 2000. Used ... $6.99
An amazing album of spacey dancefloor tunes – and the first-ever proper reissue of work by the legendary UK outfit Atmosfear! Atmosfear had a revolutionary electronic disco sound that's probably best compared to the Patrick Adams or Cloud One work for the P&P label in the US – and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Orpheus/EMI, 1990. Used ... $2.99
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(Tray card spine has a cutout notch.)
Warner, 2001. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print. Booklet has a gold promo stamp.)
Rhino/Atlantic, 1970s. Used 2CD ... $9.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Rhino/Atlantic, 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the biggest crossover funk groups of all time – and when the smoke finally cleared, they were actually pretty darn good musicians! AWB's right up there with Kool & The Gang and Earth Wind & Fire for sheer pop 70s funkiness – and despite what you might think about a bunch ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polygram/Dusty Groove, 1975. Used ... $12.99
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
Also available Seriously Deep ... LP 21.99(Out of print.)
Roy Ayers —
Evolution – The Roy Ayers Anthology ... CD Polygram, 1970s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Polygram's totally cool 2 CD anthology of some of Roy's best work for the label, featuring tracks that run from the early 70's through the early 80's, with such stellar cuts as "We Live In Brooklyn Baby", "Coffy is The Color", "Pretty Brown Skin", "Africa, Center ... read more CD
(Does not include slipcover or oversized booklet.)
Music Club (UK), Early 90s. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Rapster/BBE (UK), Late 70s. Used ... $11.99
The genius of Roy Ayers knows no end – and as this set of unreleased work from the 70s proves, Roy was always working at top form back in the day – even above and beyond his classic albums from the time! The grooves here are tremendous – funky, soulful, jazzy, and every bit as ... read more CD
Also available Virgin Ubiquity II – Unreleased Recordings 1976 to 1981 ... CD 14.99(Out of print.)
Columbia/FTG, 1985. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Roy Ayers in a tight mid 80s funk mode – commanding a modern vibe really well, especially with his vibes so prominent in the sound! Although the sound's a step or two more modern than the Polydor years, Roy still sounds great – and he grooves nicely on this batch of tracks that mix ... read more CD
Uno Melodic, 1992. Used ... $11.99
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(Out of print, some notes in pen iside booklet.)
Columbia (Japan), 2006. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print, includes obi.)
BMG, 1994. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print. BMG Direct pressing.)
Anita Baker —
Compositions (special package with bonus CD) ... CD Elektra, 1990. Used 2CDs ... $11.99
The pinnacle of classy crossover soul at the end of the 80s – and a landmark album that's probably still helping Anita pay her bills! The feel is mellow and laidback without being too cheesy or too adult contemporary – drawing from mellow soul traditions of the 70s, and filtering it ... read more CD
Elektra, 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Booklet has some wear & a name in pen on the cover.)
Columbia/FTG, 1983. Used ... $7.99
One of the original Dramatics, singer Ron Banks strikes out here on his own – a slept on gem from the early 80s! The set's in a similar modern soul mode to LJ Reynolds, who also worked with him in the group, and was having a bit of a solo career of his own at the time. It's got sort of a D-T ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mercury/Universal (UK), 1982. Used ... $11.99
Tightly grooving work from The Bar-Kays – a set that's light years away from the sound of their Memphis roots, but still plenty darn funky overall! The album's got a tight bass-heavy approach to the music – the well-forged ensemble sound that graced the later years of the Bar-Kays' ... read more CD
(Out of print. Digipack has light wear.)
Beastie Boys —
In Sound From Way Out! ... CD Grand Royal/Capitol, 1996. Used ... $3.99
The Beasties' peak-era, retro-style instrumentals LP! Even at their weakest vocal moments, we've always dug the Beastie Boys' firm commitment to funky instrumental backing – their albums are filled with lots of nice interludes, instrumentals, and backing grooves – but they often seemed ... (Hip Hop, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Evergreen (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
US Army/Now Again, 1972. Used Gatefold ... $6.99
A pretty darn cool little record – even if it is a bunch of cover versions! As the title proclaims, the set presents the winners of a US Army competition for its members stationed in Europe in the early 70s – one that chose The Black Seeds for side one of the album, and Sound Trek for ... read more CD
Fantasy, 1974. Used ... $9.99
2 incredible albums from The Blackbyrds – back to back on a single CD! First up is the self-titled Blackbyrds record – a funky jazz treasure, and the band's landmark first album! The Blackbyrds were a legendary 70s combo that were discovered by Donald Byrd while he was teaching at ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
MCA, 1960s/1970s. Used ... $3.99
MCA, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $1.99
Malaco, 1985. Used ... $8.99
A later gem from Bobby Blue Bland – done in a smooth style that fits the later approach of the Malaco label, but with a vocal style that hasn't dimmed a bit over the years! Bobby's still got that incredible rasp in his voice – that approach that easily made him one of the most soulful ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Southern Routes, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
There's nobody like Bobby Blue Bland on Duke Records – especially during the early years that are featured on this collection! Bland came out of Memphis with a very unique, really amazing sound right from the start – an approach to blues that was a lot more sophisticated than most of ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Uptown/MCA, 1992. Used ... $3.99
Mary's first album did so well, they followed it up with this remix set – a very high profile affair that features efforts from some big name talents at the time! Features Puffy remixes of "Real Love", "Love No Limit", "You Remind Me", "Reminisce", ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rhino, 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest soul groups of the 70s – finally given their due on this double-length set! Bloodstone may not have charted as strongly as some of their contemporaries back in the day, yet they always delivered top-shelf work that was filled with incredible harmonies, deft vocal leads, ... read more CD
Pandisc, 1970s. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Jazz Line (Germany), 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The Crescent City legend is captured here in a small club in Germany during the 70s – but James Booker is playing solo, with a style that's very close to his best New Orleans roots! The double-length set just features Booker on piano and a bit of vocals – recorded beautifully, and in ... read more CD
Booker T & The MGs —
Universal Language ... CD Elektra/Wounded Bird, 1977. Used ... $18.99
A sweet sweet set of electric 70s funk – recorded by Booker T during a brief, but well-needed reunion with the MGs! The sound here is quite different than Stax-era MGs – as Booker plays a range of keyboards, not just organ – and the grooves have these great jazz funk touches at ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bootsy's Rubber Band —
Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! ... CD Warner, 1977. Used ... $7.99
Massive work from Bootsy Collins – one of his best-ever solo albums, and a perfect summation of the P-Funk groove – focused strongly through Bootsy's own sense of stardom! George Clinton worked with Collins on production, and the album's as tight as the best Parliament or Funkadelic ... read more CD
Boscoe —
Boscoe (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Kingdom Of Chad/Asterisk, 1973. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of the hippest records ever to come out of Chicago – the sole recording by Boscoe, a group who was even more obscure and experimental than contemporaries like The Pharoahs or Artistic Heritage Ensemble! Like those groups, Boscoe has a very unique, very visionary approach – one that' ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Acid Jazz/FFRR (Australia), 1996. Used ... $3.99
United Artists/Soul Brother (UK), 1976. Used ... $11.99
The second album from Brass Construction – heavy horns, basslines, and stellar dancefloor grooves – a stone classic! The first one was totally great, but they cast a wider stylistic claim on II – their trademark funky sound is still very firmly in place, but they bring more to ... read more CD
Toni Braxton —
Un-Break My Heart – The Remix Collection ... CD LaFace, 2005. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Arista/One Way, 1975. Used ... $9.99
The start of a legendary run from superjazz brothers Randy and Michael Brecker – trumpeter and tenorist, respectively – already players who'd worked on a hell of a lot of previous sessions, both as a pair and on their own – finally stepping here into some well-deserved fame in the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
One Way/Arista, 1978. Used ... $4.99
No heavy metal here – just tight and funky jamming from the mighty Brecker Brothers! There's a bit more guitar here than on some of their other records – hence, possibly, the title – but the whole thing's still very much in that mix of soulful fusion and jazzy soloing that the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Epic, Mid 70s. Used ... $3.99
Classic work from Brick – a group who went onto become surprisingly successful during the 70s with a hot Atlanta blend of funky soul and uptempo club grooves. The group has a feel that would be taken up heavily a few years later by LA funk combos – particularly those on the Solar label ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bang/Wounded Bird, 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A killer debut from Brick – the start of a massive run at the end of the 70s, a time when the group was easily one of the biggest acts to come out of the up-and-coming Atlanta scene! Like some other Atlanta acts of the time, Brick had a way of fusing older funky soul on a tighter modern ... read more CD
Also available Good High ... LP 4.99(Out of print.)
Columbia/FTG, 1980. Used ... $8.99
An overlooked killer from Brick – the group's fourth album, but every bit as tight and funkier as earlier sets! Brick's Atlanta-bred groove is very much in place here – that lean, mean approach to funk that made them a standout right from the get-go – almost setting the scene for ... read more CD
Playback, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $9.99
Johnny Bristol first got his start at Motown – where both his songwriting skills and studio talents graced an excellent range of singles and album tracks in the late 60s – but as the 70s moved in, Bristol really became a strong singer on his own – with a fantastic sound that we'd ... read more CD
Expansion (UK), 2018. Used ... $9.99
An all star section of the Brit funky soul scene comes Full Circle – with members of Beggar & Co, Incognito, Hi Tension, Central Line and more – on a sweet batch tunes with an upbeat, jazzy groove, too! The opening "BFA Theme (Let The Music Blow Your Mind)" kicks the set ... read more CD
Warner (UK), 1984. Used ... $4.99
Ace (UK), Mid 50s. Used ... $4.99
The lovely and soulful Hadda Brooks was one of the great talents on the LA scene of the postwar years – a vocalist and pianist with a style that blended blues and jazz, in a manner that was like some of her male counterparts on the scene at the time, such as Nat King Cole or Charles Brown. ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, packaged in a slim sleeve which has some writing on the back.)
Karussell/Spectrum (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
A&M, 1977. Used ... $3.99
A funky classic from the Brothers Johnson – sweet funky soul, done with a polish few could match! The pair are still working with Quincy Jones at this point, and the record's filled with lots of tight jazzy grooves that certainly show Quincy's touch – and which set the record apart ... read more CD
Also available Right On Time ... CD 5.99
Aladdin/Mosaic, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 5CD ... $174.99
A treasure trove of work from one of the hippest singers on the west coast in the postwar years – 99 tracks in all, more than we've ever seen of these years by far! Charles Brown is fantastic – working in a hip mix of jazz and jump blues – a slightly rougher-edged Nat King Cole, ... read more CD
(Includes original book, box and all CDs in their cases – with some very light wear, but quite nice overall.)
Aladdin/Collectables, Late 40s/1950s. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print.)
Chronicles/Polydor, 1996. Used ... $9.99
Here you go! Killer material from James' first version of The JBs – starring Bootsy Collins, Bobby Byrd, and Jabo Starks. Includes the 9 minute version of "Super Bad", an unreleased live version of "There Was A Time (I Got To Move)", the 12 minute version of "Soul ... read more CD
King/Polydor (Japan), 1966. Used ... $11.99
Quite possibly THE James Brown album of the mid 60s – a solid set of hard-grooving tracks, based around the monster title hit "I Got You (I Feel Good)"! The tune's one of those numbers that has been used a gajillion times over the years in commercials and promos – but which ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polydor, 1973. Used ... $9.99
Easily one of the funkiest albums that James Brown ever recorded – and one of his few entries into the blacksploitation genre of the 70s! James really outdid himself for this one – working at a hard burning pace that had the JBs cooking up some killer funk for just about every number ... read more CD
Also available Slaughter's Big Rip-Off ... CD 13.99(Out of print original pressing.)
Polydor, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 4 CDs ... $23.99
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 has a small mark on the back, and some light wear – but this copy is in nice shape overall.)
Simba, 1997. Used ... $7.99
Simba, 2004. Used ... $4.99
Kofy Brown's back in action – and even better than before – stepping forth with a tremendously well-crafted album – one that pushes her funky soul sound even further than before! The set's got a really classic feel – tight rhythms awash in nice instrumental touches – ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Back cover of the booklet has a sticker and appears to be signed by the artist.)
Simba, 1999. Used ... $0.99
Kent (UK), 1960s. Used ... $14.99
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(Out of print, booklet has some light wear.)
Ichiban, 1990. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, tray card is missing the spines.)
Atlantic/Rhino, 1950s. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Edge/Blues Interactions (Japan), 1984. Used ... $28.99
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(Out of print.)
Scepter/Roadshow, 1974. Used ... $9.99
The monumental debut of BT Express – and an excellent funk album that often gets overlooked by fans of the music because of the band's bigger fame as a disco group! This first record has the combo grooving hard and instrumentally – in the mode of a tight blacksploitation soundtrack, ... read more CD
(On demand CDr pressing.)
Columbia/Big Break (UK), 1977. Used ... $4.99
One of the coolest, grooviest albums ever from Vernon Burch – an overlooked 70s soul genius who worked with countless others in the decade, and cut a handful of gems on his own! The set may well be Vernon's best, as it's got this really wonderful approach that mixes funky elements, jazzy ... read more CD
RPM (UK), 1960s. Used ... $9.99
27 tunes pulled from Jerry's years at Vee Jay Records – including some hits and lesser known numbers, all done in his fantastic Iceman style. Titles include "Thanks To You", "Find Another Girl", "Make It Easy On Yourself", "Need To Belong", "Just ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Vee Jay/Black Tulip, Late 50s. Used ... $9.99
The only full-length collection of early Impressions work for Vee Jay – mostly singles recorded in the late 50s for the label, brought together as a "with Jerry Butler" album during the early 60s! The set's not only Impressions numbers, but also features a few of Jerry's early solo ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mercury/Playback, 1975. Used ... $6.99
Definitely something nice from the great Roy C – one of the overlooked soul singer's great 70s albums for Mercury – all of which are ripe for rediscovery by a younger generation! This one's slightly different than the rest, in that the album was recorded at the Dynamic Studios in ... read more CD
Shirley Caesar —
Shirley Caesar & Friends ... CD Word/Curb/Warner, 2003. Used ... $3.99
Capitol/EMI (UK), 1976. Used ... $6.99
A jazzy Latin fusion classic – and the first album by the border-crossing combo Caldera! The group featured both North and South American players – coming together in a hard-riffing approach to fusion that rivaled the best fusion combos of both the California and Brazilian scenes at ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sin-Drome, 1995. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print, CRC pressing.)
Elektra (UK), 1978. Used ... $6.99
One of the great albums from Terry Callier's "second chapter" on record – a time when he was working for Elektra Records, and doing work that was a bit straighter soul than before – and also slightly jazzy as well! The record's kind of a mix of jazzy grooves and smoother soul ... read more CD
Also available Fire On Ice ... LP 8.99
Elektra/DBK Works, 1979. Used ... $6.99
Our favorite Elektra album by Terry – different than his earlier work for Cadet, with a smoother jazz-based style of backing. The change works surprisingly well for Terry, pushing him into a new sound that still preserves his honest soulful vocals. The album includes nice remakes of "Or ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Motown (Japan), 1974. Used ... $6.99
A tremendous solo act from GC Cameron – a singer who first rose to fame in The Spinners, but who really sounds wonderful on his own! GC's moved away from The Spinners here – into a wide range of styles that show him ready to take on most of the rest of the competition! He's working ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Southern Routes, 1950s. Used ... $6.99
The first-ever set we've seen dedicated to the overlooked doo wop genius of The Cardinals – a group that recorded for Atlantic Records in the same generation as The Drifters and The Clovers, but never received a full LP treatment by the label! We've always felt that lack is one of the ... read more CD
Koch/Atlantic, 1968/1996. Used ... $6.99
US CD that brings together 2 classic albums of Atlantic southern soul, recorded at the Fame studios in Muscle Shoals by a young Clarence Carter. Both records are masterpieces of the southern soul genre, and there's a motherlode of 23 great tracks between them, with mostly originals that you're ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA/BMG Heritage, Early 70s. Used ... $12.99
Killer Jimmy Castor work – from is greatest years for funky fans: the early 70s time he spent at RCA! Although Jimmy made lots of lesser work for other labels during the 70s, his time at RCA was filled with many brilliantly hard and heavy funky moments – most of which are compiled ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Dee Jay (Germany), 1939/1940. Used ... $9.99
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