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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, 2002. Used CD & DVD ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Barbara Acklin —
Greatest Hits ... CD Brunswick, Late 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Finally! Barbara Acklin's records were some of the best soul records to come out of Chicago in the late 60s and early 70s, but until now, most of her stuff's never been reissued, and has always been darn tough to find. Now, this cool 18 track compilation from Brunswick pulls together a great ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Oleta Adams —
Circle Of One (main, rmx, T rmx, Swing On The Groove mix) (CD single) ... CD Fontana (UK), 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Oleta Adams —
Rhythm Of Life (12" mix, 7" mix, twilight version)/Fontana (UK), 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Lorez Alexandria —
60s Pzazz Sessions – Didn't We/Connoisseur Collection (UK), Late 60s. Used ... $14.99
2 excellent albums from Lorez – very different than her earlier jazz work! Didn't We is an obscure set with a mix of jazz and pop tunes, and arrangements (mostly) by pianist Ronell Bright. Bright plays in the group backing Lorez, as does the great tenor player Teddy Edwards. The legendary ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Stax/Concord, Early 70s. Used ... $6.99
A gospel singer, but with a great ear for soul – the mighty Rance Allen was one of the key figures to bridge the spiritual and secular worlds in the 70s! This excellent set features Rance Allen gems from his early 70s years at Stax Records – tunes that burn with all of the deep soul ... read more CD
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Motown, 1988. Used ... $7.99
Brilliant solo work from Gerald Alston – the first album issued under his own name, after a strong legacy of work with The Manhattans! Alston's vocals are wonderful here – beautifully crafted, with a sense of maturity and feeling that most of his younger soul contemporaries couldn't ... read more CD
(Out of print original pressing with extended version of "You Laid Your Love On Me". Booklet has a small cutout hole in one corner.)
TCR&R, 1993. Used (pic cover)... $4.99
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(Out of print 2 track CD single.)
Zomba/Jive, 1993. Used ... $4.99
Brunswick, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $9.99
Killer work from this Chicago soul group – a set that brings together all the beautiful best the Artistics recorded for Brunswick Records! At the label, the group had that soaring, lilting vibe that virtually defined the Chicago group sound at the end of the 60s – a bit more punch than ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Warner/Rhino, 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... $2.99
15 tracks – and a great selection of work by the team of Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson! The pair started out doing some excellent work at Motown during the early 70s – but it wasn't until they moved to Warner in the middle of the decade that they began to emerge as the powerhouse ... read more CD
Stax, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $14.99
An excellent CD that brings together some hard to find tracks recorded by two of the few vocal groups to record for the legendary Stax label! The Astors recorded during the mid 60's, and their work has a sound that's similar to some of the classic Stax recordings during the Atlantic years, but ... read more CD
(Out of print. Tray card has a cuout notch.)
Warner, 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
Also available All In The Name Of Love ... CD 4.99(Out of print.)
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
Also available All In The Name Of Love ... CD 4.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
Dominion, 1980s. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print. Please note that all of the tracks have been re-recorded.)
A&M, Early/Mid 80s. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
Rendezvous, 2007. Used ... $3.99
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GRP, 1990. Used ... $2.99
Warm jazzy soul from Patti Austin – a record that still holds strongly in the sound she pioneered with GRP Records in earlier years, proof that Austin was one of the leading lights of the label during its classic years! There's a few tinnier keyboards here than a decade ago, but there's ... read more CD
Rhino/Atlantic, 1970s. Used ... $7.99
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. Booklet has a faint mark from an old price sticker.)
Foundation, 1973. Used ... $14.99
The first chapter in the career of the Average White Band, Show Your Hand, was originally issued in the US as Put It Where You Want It. Average White Band are most clearly associated with Atlantic Records during the 70s – and that label's genius move to record white soul acts for the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polygram/Dusty Groove, 1975. Used ... $16.99
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.)
Polygram, 1970s/Early 80s. Used 2CD ... $10.99
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
(Includes slipcase and oversized booklet.)
Groovetown/RCA, 1995. Used ... $1.99
Produced by Roy Ayers and DJ Smash. CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
BBE (UK), Late 70s. Used ... $9.99
It's like a dream come true – 13 previously unissued recordings by Roy Ayers, all from the height of his glory years on Polydor! Roy's work from this time is some of our favorite ever – a burning blend of jazz, soul, and funk – handled with impeccable charm, and a level of soul ... read more CD
(Out of print. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Polydor/Robinsongs (UK), 1978/1980. Used 2CD ... $13.99
Talk about a meeting of the minds – a pair of ultra-amazing classics from the team of Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson – back to back in a single set! At the time of Step Into Our Life, Henderson & Ayers were probably the biggest names in the jazz funk business – both with a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sony (Japan), 1972. Used Gatefold ... $34.99
A crowning moment for the west coast Latin scene in the 70s – a wonderful Bay Area set that brings together some of the best talents working on that scene at the time! The set's got a great blend of modes – Latin soul, touches of funk, and plenty of the jazzy inflections you'd expect ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print – with obi! Blu-spec CD.)
Word/Epic, Mid 80s. Used ... $4.99
Columbia, 1984. Used ... $4.99
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
(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1950s. Used ... $1.99
Plenty of fire here – a killer batch of R&B classics from the 50s, all sung by the pre-soul powerhouse Lavern Baker! Baker's material was some of the best Atlantic Records cut back in the day – the kind of genre-defining singles that forever changed the sound of the female voice in ... read more CD
King, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $11.99
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(Out of print, small sticker remnant on booklet cover.)
King, Late 50s. Used ... $8.99
Killer early stuff from Hank – when he was just about the size of a bratty kid, and he had a voice on him that would stop a train! Loads of shoutin R&B tunes, including "The Coffee Grind", "I Love You So-o-o", "Don't Go, I Love You", "Look At Little ... read more CD
(Out of print late 80's Highland Music pressing.)
King, Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Killer work by one of King's best singers! This set features classic Hank Ballard singles from the 50s – compiled into one LP with an image of Hank on the front, stretching out under a spotlight. Titles include some hits – like "Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go" – plus ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polygram/Funk Essentials, Late 70s/1980s. Used ... $2.99
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(BMG Direct pressing.)
Invictus/P-Vine (Japan), 1973. Used ... $14.99
The only album ever by The Barrino Brothers – a stellar early 70s harmony group, and one who could sing with the best of the east coast scene of the time! The whole set's got a feel that's very much in the best mode of groups like The Modulations, Soul Generation, and even The O'Jays – ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Epic, 1987. Used ... $0.99
Seminal work from the lovely Basia – and an album that's a wonderful hybrid of jazz, soul, and pop – all put together at a level that really goes beyond most of her contemporaries! There's a vibe here that's almost like Swing Out Sister at their best – catchy, but never cloying ... read more CD
Alston/Creole Stream (Japan), 1976. Used ... $11.99
One of the rarest funky records of all time – the hard-to-find second album by Beginning Of The End! This West Indian combo hit it big with their first album on Alston, but this second set, for some strange reason, never really got distributed – which is a damn shame, because it's ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Alston, 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A monster bit of funk that's unlike anything else we can think of! Beginning Of The End hailed from The Bahamas, but don't hold that against them – because instead of being a Caribbean cliche, they took the best part of the island rhythms, and used them to forge an incredible approach to ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
TSOP/Edsel (UK), 1975. Used ... $8.99
Although Archie Bell & The Drells had recorded earlier with Gamble & Huff on Atlantic, this is their first album for the team's own label – and it's a killer! In a way, Archie and group were sort of responsible for getting Gamble & Huff their own famous imprint in the first place ... read more CD
Also available Dance Your Troubles Away ... CD 13.99
Mercury/Razor & Tie, 1977. Used ... $11.99
A really wonderful post-Stax album from the great William Bell – a set that has the singer still stepping out with all those great deep soul modes from the 60s, but also finding a hipper, more laidback approach as well! There's a beautiful mellow vibe to the record – one that recalls ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Stax, 1969/1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Late 60s magic from William Bell – two tremendous albums on a single CD! Wow is a record that definitely earns the "wow" in its title – as it makes us sit up and take new notice of William Bell's talents! Although Bell's best known for his earliest Memphis hits, he really ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1987. Used ... $2.99
All By Myself is Regina Belle's debut, a nice mix of dancefloor soul and ballads. The blend of period production touches – keys & synths, in particular – with live instrumentation is excellent, in part thanks to great studio players like Dexter Wansel and Pablo Batista – but ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sony, Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... $2.99
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Columbia, Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
Eller Soul, 2018. Used ... $8.99
Fantasy, 1970s. Used ... $6.99
Sublime funk by one of the greatest combos of the 70s – the mighty mighty Blackbyrds, a group who first came to prominence under the guidance of Donald Byrd, but quickly showed they had plenty to offer on their own! Back in the day, the sound of The Blackbyrds was really the sound of Fantasy ... read more CD
Interscope, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Includes "No Diggity", 'This Is How We Roll", "Good Lovin", "Let's Stay In Love", "Never Gonna Let You Go", "I Wanna Be Your Man", "I'll Give It To You", "Motherlude" and "Happy Song (Tonite)". CD
Also available Another Level ... LP 24.99
MCA, 1997. Used ... $12.99
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(Out of print 3 track CD single packaged in a slim paper sleeve.)
Rev-Ola (UK), 1973/1975. Used ... $6.99
One of the hippest groups of the Nigerian scene of the 70s – presented here in two classic albums, back to back on a single CD! Chapter One is a landmark set of African grooves – very unusual in both conception and execution – with a feel that's unlike anything we can think of! ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Weird World/Hot Productions, Early 70s. Used ... $1.99
Excellent stuff – and one of the funkiest albums ever cut by Blow Fly! This is his second LP – and it's a funky recounting of a successful tour around the US, with Blow telling the story of the trip, as the mood and groove changes from track to track, as the story moves from city to ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rhino, Mid 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Stunning soul from one of the best-ever Philly groups! Blue Magic had a perfect sound – mixing harmonies together in a heavenly blend, either on mellow ballads and love songs, or on uptempo groovers that made them a big hit on the dancefloor. This set of 20 tracks includes a huge amount of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Society Hill/Hot, Mid 90s. Used ... $9.99
A lost set from Blue Magic – issued after all their bigger-label records, even the later ones from the 80s – but an album that still shows them very much at the top of their game! The sound here is never too modern, and most of the numbers take off from their club groove of the late ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1968. Used ... $6.99
Latin soul percussionist Willie Bobo hits a new dimension here – singing as well as playing timbales, hitting a groovy groove that's perfect for his rough and ready vocals! The track list is a mix of 60s soul covers and a few very tasty original tunes – all done in a mod style that's ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print original CD pressing, not a CDr.)
Arista (Japan), 1981. Used ... $34.99
A soaring classic from Angie Bofil – a record that stands as one of the most perfect demonstrations of her upbeat, positive approach to soul! There's a stile here that seems to be a bit in the legacy of Minnie Riperton – especially the way that Narada Michael Waldon brings in some ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi!)
Rhino, Mid 70s. Used ... $9.99
Hamilton Bohannon was completely unique in the world of soul and funk. He had a tight uptempo style that was sort of pre-disco and club oriented, yet which also had lots of choppy elements that made the groove a lot different than other artists of his time. Hard to pin down, but this selection of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1968. Used ... $2.99
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
(Out of print.)
Stax/Rhino, 1967. Used ... $4.99
Booker T's definitely getting a bit funky with this one – stepping off with the incredible title cut, a tune which really complicates the groove from the earlier years! The sound is still solid Memphis soul, with a raw instrumental vibe – but the grooves are even better than before, ... read more CD
Bootsy's Rubber Band —
Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! ... CD Warner, 1977. Used ... $9.99
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
Also available Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! ... LP 24.99(Out of print.)
Brass Construction —
Best Of Brass Construction – Movin & Changin ... CD United Artists, Mid 70s. Used ... $3.99
15 classic tracks from Brass Construction – featuring mid 70s tunes lifted from the group's well-selling albums on United Artists! The tracks are a blend of disco, soul, and funk – with more than a bit of the horn-heavy groove that earns the group their "brass construction" ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Arista/Legacy, 1990s/Early 2000s. Used ... $6.99
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Arista/BMG/Get On Down, 1978. Used ... $9.99
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
(Out of print.)
Arista/Get On Down, 1980. Used ... $9.99
No splashdown here – as Breakwater are every bit as soaringly soulful as they were on their debut set! The groove here is that perfect blend of jazz and soul that only a few groups in the 70s really got right – maybe Pleasure, or The Blackbyrds – and most certainly Breakwater, ... read more CD
Also available Splashdown ... LP 24.99(Out of print.)
Arista (Japan), 1975. Used ... $19.99
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, includes obi.)
Arista (Japan), 1981. Used ... $11.99
It's our bet that the Brecker Brothers probably weren't straphanging on their way to work in this point in their careers – given the classy, professional sound of this set – which was more likely to earn them a ride in a limo than a place in the subway! But we certainly don't hold that ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Sony, 2008. Used ... $18.99
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(Out of print.)
Alicia Bridges —
I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round) (Real Rapino 7" mix, Rapino Brothers 12" extended mix, Rapino Brothers Trash Europe Express 12" mix, Phillip Damien extended vox) (CD single) ... CD Polydor/Mother (Germany), 1978. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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A&M, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $2.99
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A&M, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $6.99
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A&M, 1980. Used ... $3.99
More hit magic from the Brothers Johnson – still working with Quincy Jones at this point, and virtually setting up the blueprint for jazzy soul in the 80s! Backings are by an all-star team, and Rod Temperton's helping out Quincy with arrangements – going for that snapping groove ... read more CD
A&M, 1976. Used ... $5.99
An all-star soul affair produced by Quincy Jones, and featuring the talents of studio greats like Harvey Mason, Billy Cobham, Toots Thielmans, Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, and many others – not to mention the Brothers themselves! We'll be honest, though, in saying that we really think it's the ... read more CD
A&M, Late 60s. Used ... $5.99
Jazzy funk and soul from the mighty Brothers Johnson – nearly all of it produced by Quincy Jones, with that sweet sweet touch that Quincy was bringing to his best work of the time! Quincy first introduced the Brothers on his massive Mellow Madness album – then went onto produce a ... read more CD
MCA, 1988. Used ... $1.99
Breakout brilliance from Bobby Brown – the album that really showed the world he could stand on his own strongly after leaving New Edition! Given the tight production from LA & Babyface, among others, the sound here is hardly cruel – and instead, the album's got a catchily ... read more CD
Raw Venture, 2007. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Polydor (Japan), Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. Used ... $7.99
18 tracks. CD
(Out of print.)
Chronicles/Polydor, Mid 70s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
Although James' early 70's ouvre is often cited as his best funky stuff, he made some darn nice tracks at the end of the 70's, as this swell 2CD set hopes to prove! The package compiles some of the best work that James did during the disco era – and although a few of the tracks have an ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Brownstone/Henry Stone, Early 90s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A rare chapter of James Brown's career – material recorded for producer Henry Stone in the early 90s – at a time when James himself was without a major record contract! Most of these tracks were recorded by Stone, but unissued for years – which is a bit of a surprise, as the ... read more CD
(Note: although this CDs is legit, it is produced by copyright owner Henry Stone.)
Scotti Bros/Big Break (UK), 1986. Used ... $4.99
A bit of a comeback for James Brown – a mid 80s outing recorded with Dan Hartman, who gives the record a "contemporary" sound that's definitely a great way to slide James in with the younger crowd at the time! The style's still funky, but has more street soul elements too – ... read more CD
Also available Gravity (with bonus tracks) ... CD 12.99
Polygram, 1971. Used ... $14.99
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
( Out of print.)
Polydor, Early 70s/1986. Used ... $6.99
Massive – and one of the best James Brown compilations ever, filled with rare and unreleased material! This completely essential set features tracks pulled from James' best years ever – the mighty early 70s, when he was working with the JBs, and laying down tracks that would forever ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
King/Verve, 1960s. Used ... $8.99
Not socking soul, but laidback jazz – an under-acknowledged side of James Brown's career, presented fully in this excellent collection of work from the 60s! The package shows a growing sophistication in James' music as the 60s moved on – not just in his vocals, which were surprisingly ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
King/Hip-O Select, Early 70s. Used 2CD ... $22.99
Killer funk from the prime early 70s years of James Brown – that time when it seemed that each new single pushed the boundaries of funk even farther than before! The set follows Brown's last few years with King into his monumental time with Polydor – a really groundbreaking batch of ... read more CD
(Please note that the discs have a few marks along the outer edge but both played fine for us.)
Polydor/Hip-O Select, Late 70s. Used 2CD ... $39.99
James Brown's funky singles from the mid-to-late 70s – Volume 10 in the complete singles series by The Godfather on Hip-O Select – and he's still killing it, one cut after another! This is a fascinating period for JB, in which the Godfather was still working hard, and more often than ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polygram/CRC, Mid 50s/1960s/1970s. Used 2CD ... $5.99
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Polydor, 1971. Used ... $2.99
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
Also available Love Power Peace – Live At The Olympia Paris 1971 ... CD 13.99(Out of print.)
Polydor, Late 50s/1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
A fantastic collection – really well-done, and featuring on James Brown's bluesier material – including some nice organ work! Includes a number of unissued tracks, too! CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase.)
Polydor, Early 70s. Used ... $8.99
One of the greatest albums ever from James Brown – even if it wasn't issued during his classic run of funk records in the early 70s! Yet the material here is all from that time – recorded by Polydor when James and the JBs were completely kicking ass in the studio – turning out ... read more CD
Also available Motherlode – Unreleased Original Recordings (expanded version) ... LP 22.99(Still sealed!)
Polydor, 1959. Used ... $5.99
An incredible early album from James Brown – featuring 16 raw R&B tracks culled from his early years at King – and virtually the blueprint for so many other great things to follow! "Please Please Please" was James' first big hit – and as you probably already know, ... read more CD
Also available Please Please Please ... CD 13.99
King/Universal (Japan), 1964. Used Gatefold ... $11.99
Raw live energy from the great James Brown – and a record that comes hot on the heels of Live At The Apollo! Like that one, this set was supposedly "recorded on the spot" – and it's even harder, faster, and noisier than that classic – with a loud-bursting sound that ... read more CD
Also available Pure Dynamite! ... LP 24.99(Out of print.)
Polydor, 1971. Used ... $3.99
An amazing double-live album that's to concert records what James Brown's Payback was to the sound of studio funk! Like that classic, this is a double-length 2LP set that really has James and the JBs stretching out and doing their thing – working here in a setting that's supposed to be the ... read more CD
Polydor, 1970. Used ... $2.99
James Brown cooking it live – recorded (as the cover says) "at home in Augusta, Georgia with his bad self"! The groove here is a nice extension of earlier Apollo modes – one that shows the increasing funkiness of the James Brown Band, captured with a raw power that few other ... read more CD
