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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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Jive, 1994. Used ... $1.99
Her first LP, produced by R Kelly. 11 tracks, plus the intro and a bonus remix of the single "Back & Forth", also includes the title track, "No One Knows How To Love Me Quite Like You Do", 'Street thing", "Old School" and "I'm Down". CD
(BMG music club pressing.)
Colonel Abrams —
Best Of Colonel Abrams ... CD MCA/Universal, Mid 80s. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Ric & Ron/Rounder, Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
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(CONDITION NOTE: booklet pages are completely stuck together and rear artwork is rippled. Booklet has a cutout hole.)
Warner, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $11.99
15 tracks. CD
(Booklet has a gold promo stamp.)
Peter Allen —
Best Of Peter Allen – 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection ... CD A&M/Universal, 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Eduardo Araujo —
A Onda E Boogaloo ... CD EMI (Brazil), 1969. Used ... $9.99
Swingin Brazilian soul from Eduardo Araujo – a late 60s groover that's steeped in the styles of Memphis and Muscle Shoals, but which also has a unique twist that's all its own! Eduardo's definitely in the "boogaloo" mode referred to in the title, as the album's a blend of the hard ... (Brazil, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Joan Armatrading —
Track Record ... CD A&M, Late 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
(1996 CD pressing.)
CTI (UK), 1977. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Havana Candy, indeed – as singer Patti Austin's in her sweetest mode of the 70s – stepping off of years of background vocals for others, and really emerging as a great soul star on her own! Patti got the chance to cut some soul singles back in her early days – but work like this ... read more CD
(1997 digipak pressing.)
GRP, Late 70s. Used ... $1.99
Includes "Hold Me", "Ability To Swing", "Givin' In To Love", "We Fell In Love Anyway", "The Heat Of Heat", "You Brought Me Love", "Love Is Gonna Getcha", "I'll Keep Your Dreams Alive", and more. CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Average White Band —
Face To Face Live ... CD White Skool, 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Polygram, 1970s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
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
(Does not include slipcase or oversized booklet.)
Blue Note, 2004. Used ... $4.99
Always classy soul from Anita Baker – her first album in years, wrapped up in a lush and laidback style that's perfect for her Blue Note debut! There's lots of jazzy undercurrents in the mix, and if anything, Anita's letting her vocals up even more – at times scatting with a tone and ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Atlantic (Japan), 1958. Used ... $18.99
Bessie Smith by LaVern Baker – a great blend of modes that really comes off great! Instead of sounding like a throwback blues album, the set comes across with a nice degree of contemporary class – thanks in part to a jazzy presentation that's a bit different than some of Baker's other ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Atlantic, 1950s. Used ... $2.99
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
(Out of print.)
King, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
Charly (UK), Early 50s. Used ... $4.99
With 20 tracks including "Golden Rule", "Basin Street Breakdown", "Country Boy", "Messy Bessy", "Mr. Fool", "Nickel Wine", "High Flying Women", and "My Ding-A Ling". CD
Archie Bell & The Drells —
Let's Groove – The Archie Bell & The Drells Story ... CD Big Break (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
A great great group who never lost their groove – featured here on a set that's the first-ever label-spanning collection of their genius! The set begins with a huge amount of tracks from the Atlantic Records years of Archie Bell & The Drells – records that start with their raw ... read more CD
Bell Biv Devoe —
Best Of Bell Biv Devoe – 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection ... CD MCA/Universal, Early 90s. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
Peak, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Classy soul from Regina Bell – a mellow, mature set that's filled with seductive charms! Titles include "Take My Time", "Someone Who Needs Me", "La Da Di", "Let Me Hold You", "Oooh Boy", "What If", "Gotta Go Back", and ... read more CD
Classic World, Used ... $4.99
Warner, 1993. Used ... $1.99
Sweet stepping soul from George Benson – a batch of tracks that wraps up his wonderful vocals and guitar with some great contemporary rhythms! The vibe here is nicely laidback – never too smooth, nor some of the more commercial territory that Benson was trying for a decade before ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and booklet.)
Natively Creative, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Smooth righteous soul from Brooklyn-based singer Karen Bernod – done here in a great blend of styles that mixes a sweet modern approach with bits of older jazz elements, giving the set strong crossover appeal without losing any of the positive energy that inspires the music. The keyboards ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Dot, 2013. Used ... $2.99
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(Sealed.)
Blackbyrds —
Night Grooves ... CD Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1978. Used ... $7.99
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
Bobby Bland —
Years Of Tears ... CD Malaco, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Geffen, 2007. Used ... $1.99
The grand dame of hip hop soul returns – and it's hardly a growing effort, it's got some of her best work of the decade! Growing Pains is a restless set of tracks that roll from hard hitting funky soul, to laidback sophisticated jams – working with a number of producers who are all ... read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Geffen, 2011. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Uptown/MCA, 1992. Used ... $2.99 4.99
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.)
Omni/Atlantic, Early 70s. Used ... $14.99
A dozen tracks from one of the greatest east coast harmony groups of the 70s! Blue Magic came onto the scene a bit later than some of their other hit making geographical neighbors – like The Stylistics or The Moments – but their sound was pure 70s harmony all the way, and the group had ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rhino/Avenue, 1973. Used ... $3.99
An interesting historical document, and a pretty decent live set – in the same soul mixed-bag style as the Wattstax live albums. This one was recorded at the Watts Jazz Fest in 1973, and it features two great tracks by Willie Bobo – one a mellow reading of Jobim's "Dindi", ... read more CD
Booker T & The MGs —
And Now – Booker T & The MGs ... CD Stax/Rhino, 1966. Used ... $6.99
A great little album from Booker T & The MGs – recorded in the post Green Onions years, at a time when the group was really coming together – with a tightness that perfectly illustrates their sublime Memphis instrumental groove! The album's heavy on guitar and organ, as you'd ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
A-Side (Japan), 1960s. Used ... $14.99
NYC, 1992. Used ... $3.99
Epic, Mid 70s. Used ... $1.99 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
Hadda Brooks —
Femme Fatale ... CD 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.)
Raw Venture, 2001. Used ... $8.99
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(2001 enhanced CD pressing.)
Polydor/Universal, Late 50s/1960s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Features 50 tracks on two CDs – including "Think", "Try Me", "It's A Man's, Man's, Man's, Man's World", "Prisoner Of Love", "Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud, Pt 1", "Ain't It Funky Now, Pt 1", "Super Bad, Pt 1", and ... read more CD
(Small cutout hole through rear case and tray card.)
Chronicles/Polydor, 1996. Used 2 CDs ... $12.99
Killer work from James' late 60s period – the time when he was working with the Pee Wee Ellis/Maceo James Brown Band, and developing some of his most crucial conceptions of funkiness. The 2 CD set is filled with nice extra bits – like extended versions of tracks you might already know, ... read more CD
King/Hip-O Select, 1966/1967. Used 2CD ... $36.99
James Brown lets it loose – exploding with a funkier, groovier sound here than in previous years, and really starting the extended groove that would blossom even more fully at the end of the 60s! The titles here are all pretty great – and given the strength of James at the time, the ... read more CD
(Out of print limited edition.)
Polydor/Hip-O Select, Late 70s. Used 2CD ... $44.99
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.)
Polydor (Japan), 1980. Used ... $29.99
A strong live set from 1980, recorded in Tokyo, and better than most of James' studio recordings from the time! The group is super-tight, super-fast, and the whole set has that train running out of control sort of feel that James first cut on wax with his live sets starting at the Apollo Theater. ... read more CD
(2016 SHM-CD pressing with obi!)
Polydor/Universal (Japan), 1968. Used ... $34.99
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
(2016 SHM-CD pressing with obi!)
Polydor, Late 50s/1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
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, BMG music club pressing.)
Pazzazz (Germany), 1980. Used ... $3.99
Recorded live at Studio 54. Titles include "Gonna Have A Funky Good Time", "Body Heat", "Get Up Offa That Thing", "Try Me", "Get On The Good Foot", "Cold Sweat", "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag", and "Please, Please, ... read more CD
King/Verve, 1970. Used ... $12.99
A different James Brown album – but a nice one! James doesn't sing soul, so much as jazz – in front of large backings by Louis Bellson, with arrangements by Oliver Nelson that are in his best 60s soul mode – and which give the album a very very groovy feel overall! The record's ... read more CD
Also available Soul On Top (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(2004 pressing.)
Polydor, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 4 CDs ... $29.99
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 and in nice shape!)
Flashback, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Vee Jay/Black Tulip, Late 50s. Used ... $8.99
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, artwork is wrinkled from some light water damage.)
Polygram, Early 70s. Used ... $12.99
Essential material by this funky soul legend – even if you've got his one and only album! This is an excellent compilation of the very hard to find work of this James Brown partner and singer, with a track list of 22 cuts that includes lots of cool rare funky 45 tracks, and a number of ... read more CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1975. Used ... $12.99
An essential bit of 70s jazz funk – one of the key Blue Note collaborations between trumpeter Donald Byrd and producer/arranger Larry Mizell – the man who helped set a whole new standard for soulful sounds at the time! The approach here is quite similar to the pair's work on Places ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print late 90s pressing, includes obi.)
Roy C & Touch —
Stella Lost Her Groove Again ... CD Three Gems, 1998. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Artemis, 2005. Used ... $3.99
Caldera —
Sky Islands ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1977. Used ... $19.99
Classic Latin-tinged fusion on Capitol – recorded with a smooth soulful style that's right up there with the best of the Capitol Rare generation! Caldera mixes together nice jazzy saxes with guitars, percussion, and some great keyboard work by Eduardo Del Barrio – all produced by the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Terry Callier —
Timepeace ... CD Verve/Forecast/Talkin' Loud (UK), 1998. Used ... $9.99
Terry Callier's first album in nearly 2 decades – and a return to the folksy glory of his roots! The set was put together by the British Talking Loud label – no surprise, given that although back home, Callier had fallen into obscurity – but his star was still riding very high on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Relic, 1950s. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Jimmy Castor —
Jimmy Castor Bunch – The Definitive Collection (3CD set) ... CD Robinsongs (UK), Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 3CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A huge collection of work from funk and soul legend Jimmy Castor – an artist who cut a big number of incredible records for a variety of different labels – almost all of which are in this set! In truth, Jimmy's got a huge legacy in soul that goes back to early years in vocal groups ... read more CD
Also available Jimmy Castor Bunch – The Definitive Collection (3CD set) ... CD 24.99
Apollo/Relic, Mid 50s. Used ... $12.99
Includes their classic "Rang Tang Ding Dong (I'm The Japanese Sandman)" – plus "Girlie That I Love", "The Be Bop Mouse", "Under Your Spell", "Juicy Crocodile", and "What's The Matter For You" – plus a few unreleased tracks! CD
(Out of print.)
Polydor/Dusty Groove, 1972. Used ... $6.99
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.)
Chambers Brothers —
Time Has Come – The Best Of The Chambers Brothers ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Late 60s. Used ... $4.99
All the best bits from The Chambers Brothers' excellent run on Columbia Records – easily the group's high point, and a time when they really got all the best elements in their music totally right! They still have the bluesy roots of the early years, but things are given a lot more soulful ... read more CD
(Traycard and case have a cutout hole.)
MCA, Mid 60s. Used ... $6.99
An odd collection of tracks, but they're all great, and the set's an excellent batch of some of Chandler's harder-to-find material from the mid and late 60s! The tracks are pulled from his years at Chess, Brunswick, and Mercury (one of the advantages of the recent Universal/Polygram merger!) ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Changing Faces —
Changing Faces ... CD Big Beat, 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Atlantic/Rhino, 1950s. Used 3 CDs ... $11.99
You know, over the years, you get exposed to so many cliches about Ray Charles that it's easy to forget how great he is – but you won't after hearing this set! This totally essential box pushes way past any other collection to pull together the raw early R&B sides by Ray – much ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Atlantic/Rhino, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
Includes 40 tracks on 2 CDs. CD
(CONDITION NOTE: this copy is missing the rear tray card and is priced accordingly. CRC pressing.)
Ray Charles —
Genius & Soul – The 50th Anniversary Collection (5CD set) ... CD Atlantic, 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used 5 CDs ... $19.99
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(Out of print. A beautiful box set – includes original box, book, and black & gold CD cases. Mark through barcode.)
Impulse, 1960. Used ... $1.99
We might argue with the mathematics in the title – or at least joke that Ray was using equations as titles years before Anthony Braxton – but you can't contest the fact that this one's a classic treat, and a legendary attempt to class up Ray's bluesy style for the masses. Quincy Jones ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rhino, 1960. Used ... $2.99
A stunning standout from Ray Charles' years on ABC Records – and a set that brings in a bit of hard-swinging jazz to the country-styled groove Ray was hitting at the time! Backings are by Ralph Burns, who keeps things pretty hip – not as modern as some of his 50s charts for other ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
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
(Still sealed.)
Dunhill, 1960s/Early 70s. Used ... $0.99 1.99
Tracks include "Hit The Road Jack", "Busted", "Them That Got", "I'm A Fool To Care", "Ruby", "Baby It's Cold Outside", and "Eleanor Rigby" – 20 tracks total. CD
(1987 DCC pressing – remastered by Steve Hoffman with Ray Charles.)
ABC/Rhino, 1962. Used ... $1.99
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
Cameo/Ace (UK), 1961. Used ... $8.99
Two Chubby Checker groovers – back to back on a single CD! It's Pony Time is a romper that shows Chubby Checker at his best – a groove that's possibly less familiar than his twisting hit, spun out over a whole range of hip early 60s dance modes! There's a surprising amount of early ... read more CD
(Sealed.)
Jasmine (UK), 1960/1961. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99 6.99
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(Sealed.)
Ace (UK), Early 60s. Used ... $8.99
A long-overdue look at one of the greatest vocal groups of the 50s – an quartet with a sound to rival that of The Drifters or The Dominoes at their best! That comparison is no accident, as The Checkers featured members from both groups – although the overall strength of the vocal work ... read more CD
(Sealed.)
Arhoolie, 1960s/Early 70s. Used ... $4.99
Neneh Cherry —
Raw Like Sushi (3CD deluxe edition) ... CD Virgin, 1988. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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!)
Relic, Mid/Late 60s. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Marance/Bellmark, 1994. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print.)
Atlantic, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $4.99
11 tasty numbers by Chic, all filled with the lively guitar work and tight production of Nile Rodgers – and the group's own strong talent for delivering a hook that won't miss. Sure, it's pop disco for the masses, but most of these cuts still sound surprisingly good these days. Includes the ... read more CD
Universal (Brazil), 2008. Used ... $3.99
