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A&M/Robinsongs (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $12.99
4 classic records from LTD on 2CDs! Something To Love is a great little groover with arrangements by Philly Soul maestro Bobby Martin – who mixes together funk, club grooves, and smooth soul. Jeffrey Osborne's vocals really shine on this one, too! Osborne's emerging strongly in the mellow ... read more CD
A&M, 1978. Used ... $1.99
Jeffrey Osborne's really emerging strongly here in the mellow soul mode – especially on the album's two great ballad cuts, "Concentrate On You" and "We Both Deserve Each Other", both of which are smooth mellow steppers with a modern soul approach that's slightly less ... read more CD
Decision, 1970s. Used ... $6.99
A wonderful compilation of some of Virgin Islands-raised soul jazz great John Lucien's better material – culled from his ever-fresh records for RCA and Columbia throughout the 70s – really incredible stuff that works it's magic every time we hear it, yet has never been particularly easy ... read more CD
BMG (UK), Early 70s. Used ... $12.99
An excellent Jon Lucien compilation that's way way better than the one that came out on Razor & Tie! This one features only work from Jon's RCA years – which were easily his best-ever. Plus, it's also got 4 previously unissued tracks that were recorded during the early 70s – but ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pookie, 2000. Used ... $2.99
The only album ever from Lucy Pearl – but a groundbreaking soul classic that still holds up strongly over the years! The group is something of an all-star trio – with a young Raphael Saadiq and Ali Shaheed Muhammad at the helm of the music, and Dawn Robinson of En Vogue on vocals ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Also available Lucy Pearl ... LP 32.99
Afrasia, 2014. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99
We've loved Carmen Lundy since the very first time we heard her voice – and that love has only continued to grow over the decades, as she's given us a tremendous run of great records and wonderful music! This time around, Lundy's still strongly in the jazz side of the spectrum, but also ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Modern/Ace (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $8.99
Joe Lutcher's the brother of famous postwar singer Nellie Lutcher – but is also a hell of a talent on his own, as you'll discover on this set of rare recordings for the late 40s Modern Records label! Only a handful of these tracks were issued at the time, and along with a wealth of ... read more CD
Sting (Sweden), Late 50s. Used ... $4.99
32 tracks. CD
(Out of print, CDr release.)
Columbia/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2 CDS ... $15.99
A fantastic selection of work from Cheryl Lynn – a singer who came around in the later years of disco, then helped find a whole new groove for female soul once the 80s began! Cheryl's always been a cut above – a singer with an incredible voice, and one who's also able to sound her best ... read more CD
Cheryl Lynn —
In The Night (with bonus track) ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1981. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of Cheryl Lynn's early killers for Columbia – an album of tight, bouncy, joyous soul all the way through – free from any of the too-commercial touches that sometimes slowed Cheryl's later work! Ray Parker Jr produced the set – and he as well is free from the slicker sounds of ... read more CD
(From the recent Disco Fever 40 series – includes obi.)
Cheryl Lynn —
Instant Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1982. Used ... $11.99
Cheryl Lynn and Luther Vandross – a tremendous combination that makes for one heck of a great record! Luther arranged and produced the entire set – and he does a great job here of pushing Cheryl Lynn into more upbeat territory without getting too poppy or schmaltzy! In a way, the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jasmine (UK), 1950s. Used ... $9.99
Polydor (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99
A killer-diller bit of essential funk – the only full album cut by Maceo with James Brown production! The set's got Maceo coming back strongly into the JB fold, with a fierce array of funky cuts that kick it every bit as hard as the best JBs work of the time. No surprise, the JBs are ... read more CD
(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
House Of The Fox/Snapper (UK), 1970. Used ... $6.99
Great great funky stuff! This album was recorded during a period when Maceo left James Brown's band for a few years, and struck out on his own with a firey little combo that was every bit as funky as the JBs! The record captures the group at the height of their powers, and it's a must, must, must- ... read more CD
Magic Sam —
West Side Soul ... CD Delmark, 1967. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A classic bit of indie blues from the Chicago scene – featuring some great players from the second generation after Chess Records stopped picking up the younger local talents! Magic Sam leads the group on vocals and guitar, and he's working here with Mighty Joe Young on guitar, Odie Payne on ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
West Side (UK), Late 50s/Mid 60s. Used ... $11.99
Collectables, 1970s. Used ... $24.99
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(Out of print.)
Warner/BGO (UK), 1977/1978. New Copy 2CD ... $8.99 16.99
A trio of Warner Brothers albums from Taj Mahal – all served up as a single collection! First up is Brothers – one of the better records that Taj Mahal cut during in the later 70s – probably because it was a soundtrack, and pushed the groove into some interesting places – ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Concord, 2017. Used ... $6.99
Mai Tai —
Mai Tai (with bonus tracks) ... CD Critique/FTG, 1985/1986. Used ... $24.99
Rare 80s grooves from female soul trio Mai Tai – carrying an effervescent post disco soul groove well into the mid 80s on this self-titled album from 1985 – plus a handful of bonus tracks! Mai Tai never really got over in the States, but made a pretty pronounced impact in the Dutch ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Tim Maia —
Tim Maia (1971) (with bonus track) ... CD Polydor/Oficial Arquivos, 1971. Used ... $9.99
One of the funkiest records ever from Brazilian soul legend Tim Maia – and a set that also has him singing a bit of English language lyrics too! The groove here is that classic Maia blend of Brazilian roots with American funk and soul – echoes of forro or samba in some of the rhythms, ... (Brazil, Soul) read more CD
Polygram/Oficial Arquivos, 1972. Used ... $9.99
An amazing early effort from Brazilian soul hero Tim Maia – one of his greatest ever! Even at this early point in his career, Maia had a fantastically soulful feel in his voice – steeped in influences from American soul greats of the 60s, and recorded here with some great arrangements ... (Brazil, Soul) read more CD
Polydor/Oficial Arquivos, 1973. Used ... $9.99
A great step forward for the legendary Tim Maia – working here in a style that's even tighter and more sophisticated than before – yet still equally filled with funk and soul! The arrangements are a bit bigger than before, and the production a bit more professional – but that ... (Brazil, Soul) read more CD
Reprise/Strut (UK), 1967. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A huge breakthrough moment for Miriam Makeba – a South African singer who'd been bringing her music to the American scene for a number of years, but really took off in new soulful directions with this album! Previously, Makeba was maybe more confined to the world of folk – mostly ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Also available Pata Pata – The Hit Sound Of Miriam Makeba (mono & stereo mixes) ... LP 26.99(Double-length package – with both mono and stereo mixes of the album!)
Motown (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $13.99
A classic set of spacey club from Mandre – aka Andre Lewis – an artist we'd place right up there with some of the best cosmic sounds from Dexter Wansel at the time, and maybe even some of the more space-bound club artists of the European scene as well! The album's got some wonderful ... read more CD
(Part of the Motown Did It First Series!)
Love Lee, 2003. Used ... $6.99
Recent work by The Manhattans – now reduced to the duo of Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett, but still plenty darn soulful! The tunes here follow the mellower groove of the group's later work – a space that lets Alston and Lovett really stretch out vocally – not as harmony-based as ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1970s. Used ... $3.99
The Manhattans were one of those groups who knocked around for years in the indie soul world – cutting some fantastic material early on, but then losing direction for a number of years until they sprung forth as a huge act for Columbia during the early 70s. By that time, the band had more ... read more CD
Columbia/Sony, 1970s/1980s. Used ... $3.99
The Manhattans were one of those groups who knocked around for years in the indie soul world – cutting some fantastic material early on, but then losing direction for a number of years until they sprung forth as a huge act for Columbia during the early 70s. By that time, the band had more ... read more CD
(Please note that the pages from the booklet are stuck together.)
Columbia, 1970s. Used ... $1.99
The Manhattans were one of those groups who knocked around for years in the indie soul world – cutting some fantastic material early on, but then losing direction for a number of years until they sprung forth as a huge act for Columbia during the early 70s. By that time, the band had more ... read more CD
Carnival/Collectables, 1968. Used ... $2.99
A heck of a great 60s soul album – one that we'd rank right up there with the best by the Impressions from the time – perfectly put together without a bit of filler! The set's the second full length set by The Manhattans – one of the few groups of their time who could really pull ... read more CD
Valley Vue, 1989. Used ... $6.99
Titles include "Don't Let Go", "I Won't Stop", "Why You Wanna Love Me Like That", "Try Love Again", "Just A Matter Of Time", and "Hot Like An Oven". CD
(Out of print.)
Universal, 1980. Used ... $3.99
A stone classic from Teena Marie – one of her magical self-produced efforts for Motown! The record's a winner all the way through – with a depth to the vocals and backings that are steeped in the 70s styles of Minnie Riperton and Chaka Khan. A few tracks get a bit upbeat funky, but ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Teena Marie —
Starchild ... CD Epic, 1984. Used ... $7.99
A stunning solo effort – Teena's second on Epic, and proof that she could still put out the goods on her own! Don't worry about the absence of Rick James here – as things are mighty tight, and right on the money – that wicked blend of funk and soul that got Lady T a great start ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Motown/Hip-O, 1980s. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Motown, 1983. Used ... $19.99
The great first album from The Mary Jane Girls – easily their best, and an 80s pop soul delight all the way through! Rick James is firmly at the helm of the quartet for this release – and although the sound has elements of James' own crossover funk of the time, there's also an approach ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Arista/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
One of the best solo records from Harvey Mason – best known as the drummer on some really monster 70s funky fusion sessions (such as Johnny Hammond's Gears album) – but a surprisingly well-rounded R&B artist overall! As with Norman Connors, another fusion drummer gone soul star, ... read more CD
Arista/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
Harvey's fifth and final album for Arista – another win for the funk-soul-fusion MVP! Given that Harvey worked on some of the best fusion sessions of the 70s, it's more than safe to give him "most valuable player" award – because without his drums, many a record would have ... read more CD
James Mason —
Rhythm Of Life ... CD Soul Brother/Expansion/Chiaroscuro, 1977. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
One of our favorite albums ever – and every track is a masterpiece! The album was originally cut for the tiny Chiaroscuro label in 1977 – and it's got a sound that's unlike anything else we can think of – soaring, soulful, jazzy, and righteous – wrapped up in a blend that's ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available Rhythm Of Life ... LP 11.99
Master Plan Inc —
Master Plan Inc ... CD Jazzman (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $8.99
Previously unreleased work from an excellent Chicago soul group – Master Plan Inc, a group with deep roots in the Windy City scene, but hardly ever any presence in the record racks! The combo worked together heavily throughout the 70s – and you can really hear that in their grooves on ... read more CD
President/RPM (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
Some of the heaviest funk recorded on the UK scene in the early 70s – courtesy of a Kenyan group who were making their home in London at the time – and cooking up music that was a fantastic blend of soulful modes from both their homeland, and the world of American funk and soul! These ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Columbia/Real Gone, 1980. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
A tremendous start to the 80s for Johnny Mathis – and a set that really continues that strong shift into soul-based territory he begun in the 70s! Gene Page handles a lot of the arrangements here, and gives the whole thing that strong blend of strings and soul that he worked on other 70s ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 1989. Used ... $1.99
Maxwell —
black SUMMERS' Night ... CD Columbia, 2016. Used ... $3.99
It's taken us a bit longer than expected to get this second installment in Maxwell's Black Summers' Night series – but it's been well worth the wait, given the greater depth in the music! All that we love about Maxwell's previous records is alive and well here – but there's also kind ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Columbia, 1998. Used ... $2.99
The second album by smooth soul singer Maxwell – and every bit as great as the first! Although the vibe is modern, the sound is quite classic – with lush warm arrangements that perfectly wrap up Maxwell's sweet and soulful vocals. The record picks up a tradition that was left off by ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 2001. Used ... $0.99
Maxwell's third album, and he just keeps getting better. His songwriting skills have become more finely honed, and the arrangements and general feel still maintain his warm, retro modern vibe. We never tire of his soulful vocals, and music that references classics like the Isleys, Marvin Gaye, ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Nathaniel Mayer —
I Want Love & Affection Not The House Of Correction – Savage Soul From The Streets Of Detroit – Complete Recordings 1961 to 1980 ... CD Vampi Soul (Spain), Early 60s/1980. Used ... $11.99
The first-ever full length look at the work of Nathaniel Mayer – the Detroit soul singer best remembered for his classic "Village Of Love", finally presented here in the full scope of his talents! Mayer's got a rough, ragged style of singing that romps along strongly with the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Curtis Mayfield —
Curtis (deluxe edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Curtom/Rhino, 1970. Used ... $9.99
A mindblowing solo set from Curtis Mayfield – a record that not only foregrounds all the subtle politics he'd been forging in the Impressions during the 60s – but one that also really has Mayfield exploding as a force to be reckoned with in the studio! The album's a personal ... read more CD
Also available Curtis ... LP 19.99
Curtom/Rhino, 1971. Used ... $8.99
One of the greatest albums ever from the legendary soul singer Curtis Mayfield – even though it's different than most of the rest as well! Curtis is captured here in a small club, with a tight band, spinning out these extended readings of some of his best tunes – both tracks he sang ... read more CD
Curtom/Rhino, Early 70s. New Copy 4CD ... $32.99 34.98
A massive package of greatness – the first four solo albums from Chicago soul genius Curtis Mayfield! First up is Curtis – a record that not only foregrounds all the subtle politics he'd been forging in the Impressions during the 60s – but one that also really has Mayfield ... read more CD
Curtis Mayfield —
Superfly (with bonus tracks) ... CD Curtom/Rhino, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Curtis Mayfield's lasting classic – and an album that the world will remember forever! Apart from being his hugely successful entry into the blacksploitation soundtrack field, this album's also a monster set of grooves that includes some of Curtis' funkiest work ever – a record that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
MCA, 1960s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
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(BMG music club pressing, booklet is not included.)
Maze —
Back To Basics ... CD Warner, 1993. Used ... $2.99
A really well-titled set from Frankie Beverly & Maze – as the album takes the group right back to the mellow-stepping sound that first made them great back in the 70s! Production's a bit more updated, but still very laidback – and there's a smoothly-grooving glow to the record we ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Maze —
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly – Greatest Hits ... CD Capitol/Right Stuff, Late 70s/1980s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A collection of classics from Frankie Beverly and Maze – 10 tracks that perfectly sum up the mellow-grooving genius of the group at their best! The set brings together hits and key album cuts from the core Maze albums on Capitol! Titles include "Southern Girl", "Golden Time ... read more CD
Warner, 1989. Used ... $3.99
Silky soul indeed from the great Frankie Beverly – a late 80s album, but one that has the smooth soul genius very much at the top of his game! Frankie's work from the 70s inspired countless imitators in the next decade – but after so many other male singers trying to cop his game, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
EMI/Capitol, Late 70s/1980s. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print.)
Polydor (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99
Sweet late 70s modern soul from Alton McClain & Destiny – a great little female vocal trio with a sound that ranges from lightly funky to soaringly soulful! The group kind of follow in a tradition started by Honeycone and First Choice, and improved upon by The Emotions – and like ... read more CD
(Part of the Free Soul 20th Anniversary series!)
H&L/Amherst, Mid 70s. Used ... $2.99
Van McCoy at the top of his game – stepping out strongly into the limelight with this massive disco set – after working in the background for years as one of the best arrangers, producers, and songwriters in the east coast soul scene of the 60s and 70s! The title hit is obviously the ... read more CD
George McCrae —
We Did It ... CD TK/Solid (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $19.99
Maybe the most obscure 70s album from George McCrae – but a tight little set that still has the singer at the top of his Miami Soul game! The album features lots of production help from KC – of Sunshine Band fame – and the rhythms are in that skittish Miami mode that worked so ... read more CD
Gwen McCrae —
Melody Of Life ... CD Cat/Solid (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $19.99
An underground gem from Gwen McCrae – and the record that first set the tone for her dancefloor classics for Atlantic in the 80s! The album has Gwen shaking off some of the southern soul of her roots – stretching the genre out to hit notes that are much more in tune with modern soul of ... read more CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1971. Used ... $14.99
A monster album that's gone on to influence a generation – but which was barely recognized at the time! Singer Eugene McDaniels had scored big with some pop hits in the 60s under the name Gene McDaniels – but here, he steps out in a righteous batch of offbeat funk tunes – filled ... read more CD
(Out of print SHM-CD pressing from the always great Free Soul series – includes obi!)
Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s. New Copy ... $13.99 24.99
A rare set of work from New York singer Edna McGriff – a vocalist who'd recorded more famously with Sonny Til of The Orioles, and with frequent partner, tenorist Buddy Lucas – but who's heard here on a strong batch of sides for the small indie Bell Records! The music ranges from raw ... read more CD
Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $16.99
Sweet funky blues from the team of Junior Parker and Jimmy McGriff – coming together here in a way that's even groovier than some of their previous work! Junior's got a sweet approach to the lyrics that grooves nicely with Jimmy's Hammond – and the set's got some full and soulful ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Groove Merchant Mo' Groovy Collection!)
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
James McKenzie looks a bit down to earth on the cover, but he sounds a lot more high-end on record – a budding blue-eyed soul singer, with a strong penchant for AOR production – but always served up in a homegrown style that's nice and lean! Were he working in LA in the late 70s, James ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Also available James McKenzie & The McKenzie Brothers ... LP 22.99
Universal, 2000s. New Copy ... $7.99 8.98
Brian McKnight's one of those soul singers with a sound that seems to reach across different generations and really unite his listeners – which makes him a perfect fit for Christmas music, which he seems to handle better than most of his contemporaries! This collection is a great testament ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more CD
Motown, 2003. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Atlantic/Collectables, 1970. Used ... $8.99
Bold, boozy work from Carmen McRae – a wonderfully mature album from that great time when her style was equal parts jazz and soul – put together here by arranger/producer Arif Mardin, a perfect choice for the record! There's a care to the overall presentation not heard in some of McRae' ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mel Production Band (Mel Waiters) —
Trying To Get Out Of Here ... CD Marvel/Everland (Austria), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Rare grooves from the Mel Production Band – an early project from soul singer Mel Waiters – who most people know for his more recent albums in a blues-based vein! Here, the young Mel is much looser, and groovier – with a strong current of 70s funk, played by a super-sharp band ... read more CD
Also available Trying To Get Out Of Here ... LP 22.99
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Be For Real – The PIR Recordings 1972 to 1975 (I Miss You/Philadelphia International/Soulmusic.com (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 3CD ... $24.99
A fantastic collection – four classic Philly International albums from this legendary group – plus a CD of bonus material too! First up is I Miss You – a groundbreaking record that forever changed the course for male soul music in the 70s – a set that has the young Teddy ... read more CD
Legacy/Philadelphia International, 1970s. Used ... $3.99
One of our favorite all-time vocal groups – even if they did sell a bazillion records during the 70s! Of course, we have to give the lion's share of the credit to Teddy Pendergrass – whose darkly warm vocals pushed most of the group's tracks over the top, and forever set a new standard ... read more CD
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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Ultimate Blue Notes ... CD Epic/Legacy, 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Messengers Incorporated —
Soulful Proclamation ... CD Jazzman (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $8.99
Ultra-hip funk from Oklahoma's Messengers Incorporated – a group who come across with a sound that's every bit as righteous and heavy as you might guess from the cover! Instrumentation is heavy on bass, guitar, and organ – and topped with some great saxophone work too – all in a ... read more CD
RCA/Dusty Groove, 1967. New Copy ... $7.99 12.99
One of the greatest Northern Soul albums ever – completely great all the way through, and filled with songs that have been burning up dancefloors for years! The vocals are incredible – soaring harmonies that hold together perfectly, even when the grooves are hard and heavy – and ... read more CD
(On the Dusty Groove label.)
Philadelphia International/Legacy, 1970s. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
Groundbreaking work, and a killer piece of Philly groove! MFSB were a large conglomeration of studio players who graced some of the first big Philly hits in the 70s, and here they break out on their own in a remarkable set of pre-disco tunes that form the blueprint for the rest of the 70s ... read more CD
Philadelphia International/Robinsongs (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $12.99
Massive work from this legendary group – a studio ensemble who started out backing some of the best soul singers on the Philly scene of the 70s – but who soon got the chance to shine in the spotlight on their own! The musicians are all the cream of the crop of the city's scene – ... read more CD
MFSB —
MFSB The Gamble-Huff Orchestra ... CD Philadelphia International/Sony (Japan), 1978. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Great grooves from MFSB – a set that shows the continuing sophistication that Gamble & Huff were bringing to their music – even at a time when they could have just laid back and kept on churning out the same sort of sound! The style here is similar to the early MFSB – an ... read more CD
(From the recent Disco Fever 40 series – includes obi.)
Polygram (Japan), 1998. New Copy ... $13.99
A real turning point for Monday Michiru – a set that has the Japanese singer moving into more complex rhythms than some of the straighter soul of her initial releases – really keeping things interesting as she stretches out lyrically too! Monday arranged and produced most of the record ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Also available Double Image (Japanese pressing) ... CD 9.99(Please Note – CD case has a sticker in Japanese on the back.)
Monday Michiru —
Double Image (Japanese pressing) ... CD Polygram (Japan), 1998. Used ... $9.99
A real turning point for Monday Michiru – a set that has the Japanese singer moving into more complex rhythms than some of the straighter soul of her initial releases – really keeping things interesting as she stretches out lyrically too! Monday arranged and produced most of the record ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Also available Double Image ... CD 13.99(Ouf of print.)
Polydor (Japan), 1999. New Copy ... $13.99
An EP release – but one that offers up a great standout moment in the career of Monday Michiru – and a record that has the power to knock away most other contemporary soul of the time! Monday's picking up a bit more of a clubby vibe than her earlier years – getting great help ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Please Note – CD case has a sticker in Japanese on the back.)
EmArcy (Germany), 1998. Used ... $6.99
An EP release – but one that offers up a great standout moment in the career of Monday Michiru – and a record that has the power to knock away most other contemporary soul of the time! Monday's picking up a bit more of a clubby vibe than her earlier years – getting great help ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polydor (Japan), 1999. Used ... $12.99
A killer set from this great Japanese soul singer! Monday's reinvented her style here, and she's adding a Latiny vibe to the mix – for a sound that's given her her best record in years! The quality of the tracks is excellent – with tight tight songwriting, stellar jazzy grooves, and ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Polydor (Japan), 1999. New Copy ... $13.99
Great work from our favorite Japanese soul star – a nice batch of remixes, filled with guest appearances by the likes of Incognito, Basement Jaxx, Shinichi Osawa, Soul Society, Byron Wallen, Rob Playford, and others – all packaged in an extremely captivating cover with great graphics! ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Please Note – CD case has a sticker in Japanese on the back.)
Polydor (Japan), 1999. New Copy ... $6.99
A wonderful Latin groover from Monday's Optimista album, remixed nicely here with some heavy conga beats, rolling piano riffs, and great production on the vocals! The cut's super catchy, and the instrumental remix is just as good as the vocal, as it's got some tight Latin playing that sound super. ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Please Note – CD case has a sticker in Japanese on the back.)
Mickey & Sylvia —
Love Is Strange ... CD RCA/Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 2CD ... $22.99 36.99
A fantastic set of tracks from one of the coolest soul music duos of all time – guitarist Mickey Baker and sweet-voiced Sylvia Vanderpool – who'd later rise to fame as Sylvia Robinson, the guiding force behind New Jersey soul in the 70s, and Sugarhill Records during the early years of ... read more CD
Luv N' Haight, 1978. New Copy ... $12.99 16.98
A funky treasure from the 70s – a record that hardly made waves at the time, but which has lived on strongly for years – thanks to a great sample history and key interest from generations of groove diggers! Mighty Ryeders have a sound that's clearly influenced by Earth Wind & Fire ... read more CD
Also available Help Us Spread The Message (180 gram pressing) ... LP 22.99
Motown, Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Solar/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1986. New Copy ... $22.99
An overlooked gem from the Solar Records label – a real powerhouse of 80s soul, but one who's talents weren't able to put Cat Miller on the top of the charts! That lack is hardly reflected in the sound of the album, though – as the whole thing is as tight and filled with crossover ... read more CD
(Part of the Solar Records Original Master Colleciton series!)
Perspective, 1993. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode & promotional stamp on CD.)
Miracles —
Miracles ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1978. Used ... $8.99
An overlooked groover from The Miracles – a late 70s set for Columbia Records, and one that's got a sparkling sound throughout! The album really has the group hitting some great modern soul modes for the set – arrangements by David Foster that push them forward even more, and which ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
