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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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Eve Jim, 1990. Very Good ... $6.99
Collectables, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(80s issue.)
Rounder, 1984. Sealed ... $11.99
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(Cover has a cut corner.)
Dot, Early 60s. Good ... $14.99
Landmark southern soul from Arthur Alexander – one of the first key figures in the genre! Arthur was the first big artist to break out of the Muscle Shoals scene of the 60s – and worked in a style that had bits of R&B, bits of country, and bits of the sweeter soul that was cracking ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Vinyl plays with some surface noise. Cover has some surface wear, half split top seam, mostly split bottom seam, and is stained at the bottom 3 inches on back.)
Truth/Stax, 1972. Very Good ... $29.99
An excellent album by Rance Allen – one of the most overlooked talents in Stax's early 70s roster, and a real genius for blending his gospel roots with influences of the soul and funk scene of his time. Proof of this is the album's great remake of "There's Gonna Be a Showdown", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Polydor (Nigeria), 1979. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Fantastic stuff – and one of the records that made drummer Tony Allen a legend, and one of the key musicians to step out of the larger setting of the Afrika 70 group of Fela Kuti! Allen's the leader here, and the vibe is nicely a bit different than some of Fela's records – although the ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available No Accommodation For Lagos ... LP 32.99(2011 Kindred Spirits reissue.)
Gordy, 1974. Near Mint- ... $24.99
One of the only blues records you'll ever find on Motown – and a mostly straight blues affair with a hard electric sound to it. The album's mostly in the early Alligator Records camp – but there's a few nice funky cuts, like "Now You Got It" and "Into My Life", ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has two cutout notches, some surface wear, and is lightly stained at the bottom 4 inches.)
Meadowlark (Canada), 1987. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Polygram, 1986. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
Warner, 1984. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve and insert. Cover has some wear and some stuck-on paper at the back panel.)
Polydor, 1978. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Pretty straight club tracks – recorded with a style that reminds us of some of the European groups coming out of Germany and France at the time, and with some electronic touches that show a vague hint of Giorgio Moroder. Tracks are long, and titles include "Let The Music Play", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner, some marker, and some staining on the bottom. Labels have some marker.)
Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
High-stepping disco from Arpeggio – an album of longer tracks with a really soaring feel! The groove here is tight, but never schmaltzy – with arrangements and production by Simon Soussan, and an overall feel that's more powerfully driven by the instrumentation in the set than the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and some edge wear.)
Steve Arrington —
Jammin National Anthem ... LP Atlantic, 1986. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A bit more pop than some of Steve Arrington's earlier work, but proof that Mr Slave could still come up with a groove when he wanted! The record's got a quirky approach that's almost in line with later versions of P-Funk – but Arrington's never as goofy, and mostly lets the gimmicks come out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has mild water damage on bottom.)
Qwest, 1981. Very Good ... $3.99
A big one for Patti Austin – and a set that moved her from the jazz/soul sidelines right into the mainstream – but all without losing any of her charm from before! A big part of the record's success comes from the production work of Quincy Jones – a longtime associate who gave ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole, a lightly bent corner and a sticker on the back.)
Average White Band —
Average White Band ... LP Atlantic, 1974. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
AWB's first for Atlantic – and a nice slice of funk that proves that they can mix it up with the best groups of the 70s! The record's got plenty of sweet electric keyboards over smooth funky basslines – and as the years go by, the band's white boy vocals don't sound nearly as bad as we ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Roy Ayers —
Africa, Center Of The World ... LP Polydor, 1981. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Roy Ayers in a very Afro-styled mode – working here on his own after a famous collaboration with Fela Kuti – in a set that's filled with the same sort of hard-driving Afro-Funk grooves that you'd find in Fela's classic recordings! The songs are shorter than Fela's, and with more of Roy' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl has a press flaw that clicks a bit on "Africa, Center of the World". Cover is in great shape.)
Roy Ayers —
You Might Be Surprised ... LP Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Epic, 1993. Very Good+ ... $59.99
Titles include "Lady Lady", "Never Keeping Secrets", "Rock Bottom", "Saturday", "And Our Feelings", "When Can I See You", and "Well Alright". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover looks great, save for a small spot of clear tape on one corner.)
Columbia, 1984. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Anita Baker —
Giving You The Best That I Got ... LP Elektra, 1988. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A mega-hit, but for good reason – as the record brought sophistication back to chart soul at the end of the 80s – proof that well-done, deeply-voiced records could still beat the schmaltz of the geri-curl generation! Anita's working here in territory that draws from the classics, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Anita Baker —
Rapture ... LP Elektra, 1986. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A classic album of classy vocals – one that helped set a whole new tone in 80s soul music! Anita had already gained a bit of experience on the soul scene before this set, but with this record she emerged as a full-formed diva who could effortlessly blend jazz and soul into a magnificent new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
LC, 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Pure genius from the B Baker Chocolate Company – a set that's equal parts fusion and soul, held together by these rich arrangements that really send the whole thing home! The album's never too slick, yet has a sense of perfection that matches some of the best soulful fusion dates at Blue ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing on TK. Cover has a promo stamp.)
LaVern Baker —
Let Me Belong To You ... LP Brunswick, 1970. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Brilliant later work from Lavern Baker – material recorded years after her bigger fame at Atlantic Records, but with vocals that are still equally sublime! The set's got a very different feel than the blusier styles of before – and features wonderful Chicago soul production by Carl ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split spine, surface wear, and a cutout hole.)
King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $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 LP, Vinyl record album
(70s yellow label Power Pak pressing. Cover has a few small bubbles in the front paste-on, some wear, aging and two small seam splits.)
Warner, 1977. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Modern soul, but with a bit of a southern twist – a sweet set recorded in Muscle Shoals by the team of Homer Banks and Carl Hampton – and produced by Brad Shapiro with all the great mix of modes he was bringing to records with Millie Jackson and others! The album's got a nice sort of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some peeled spots along the bottom inch on front.)
Ron Banks/Life, 1994. Sealed ... $14.99
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(Still sealed, with hype sticker.)
Barrabas —
Power ... LP RCA, 1973. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Funky rocking sounds from this hip Spanish group – served up with a bit of a tribal sound that's pretty sweet – and which makes Barrabas a key link between funk, rock, and club sounds in the mid 70s! The bass is pretty thundering, the drums are strong, and there's some cool piano and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has a promo stamp.)
Mt Zion, 1971. Near Mint- ... $69.99
A soul record we'd put up there with some of our favorites produced in Chicago during the early 70s – a gospel album from Pastor TL Barrett, but one that's gone on to legendary status among funk and soul collectors over the years! Barrett works here with his Youth For Christ Choir, of Mt. ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Light In The Attic pressing in a gatefold cover. Includes the bonus 7-inch!)
Ray Barretto —
Eye Of The Beholder ... LP Atlantic/Fania, 1977. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A really wonderful album from Ray Barretto – more jazz fusion than his usual 70s salsa – but in a way that we really really love! The album's a crossover gem that has Ray working with Stix Hooper, Joe Sample, and Wilton Felder of The Crusaders – a trio who produced the record, ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and some tearing on the spine.)
Claudja Barry —
Boogie Woogie Dancin Shoes ... LP Chrysalis, 1979. Sealed ... $14.99
Claudja Barry makes the move from Salsoul to a bigger label – but given that this album, like the previous one, was licensed from the German Lollipop company, the same creative team is in place! The style's nicely stark at time – kind of a better version of some of the poppy Munich ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cut corner.)
Checker, 1965. Very Good ... $29.99
With that whip in her hand, we're not gonna argue with Fontella Bass about her New Look in the photo – and we can definitely say that the whole classic album definitely lives up to her hip, powerful stance on the cover! Fontella's a singer who started in gospel, later sung jazz, but who ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono promo pressing. Cover has some wear, aging and some small pen and pencil marks on the back.)
Shirley Bassey —
Never Never Never ... LP United Artists, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
A warmly-crafted 70s album from the great Shirley Bassey – a set that continues that great move she was making at the end of the 60s – shaking off some of the bolder, brassier styles that famously got her going at the start, but which were maybe sounding a bit dated after the James Bond ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has small name on top corner. Gatefold in super shape!)
United Artists, Late 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
Funky Shirley Bassey! This is a great set of Shirley's groove-happy work cut in the late 60s – hip tunes arranged by UK easy maestro Johnny Harris, best known for his fantastic work on the Stepping Stones record under his own name, forever a beathead classic! Features the great, funky big ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
TK, Late 70s. Sealed ... $4.99
Sweetly soaring disco from the legendary Celi Bee – easily one of our favorite disco divas of the late 70s! This album's got a slightly lighter feel than some of Celi's other work – a bit less drama at times, but still plenty of full-on clubby rhythms – thanks to arrangements ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker. Shrinkwrap is lightly shopworn.)
Bell Biv Devoe —
Poison ... LP MCA, 1990. Very Good ... $19.99
A second chapter for boy band 80s soul! After Bobby Brown set off on his own, the remaining three members of New Edition decided to remain a group and give it a go, and far from being a sad collection of the leftover members, their debut album was actually one of many successful New Jack Swing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Sabina, 1962. Very Good ... $14.99
Titles include "Hombre", "I Confess", "Tell Me Why", "Have You Heard", "Searching For A New Love", and "That American Dance". LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small split on one corner, but looks great otherwise.)
RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Sublime work by a singer who should have dominated the 60s – had he not left this planet in an auto accident early in his short career! Jesse is wonderful here – getting even more coolness and class on RCA than he did in an indie setting – with help from the groups of Shorty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German Best Buy Series reissue in a barcode cover.)
George Benson —
Give Me The Night ... LP Qwest/Warner, 1980. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Yipes! This one made everyone a bucket of money – especially Quincy Jones, whose new Qwest imprint the record was one of the first to grace. George has come a long way from his roots with Jack McDuff here – but in a way that kind of has us impressed, as he's grooving away slickly on ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Warner, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $5.99
Benson plays his guitar and also sings on some of these tracks, joined by Phil Upchurch on rhythm guitar, Ronnie Foster on electric piano & mini-moog, Jorge Dalto on clavinet & acoustic piano, Stanley Banks on bass, Harvey Mason on drums and Ralph MacDonald on percussion. Claus Ogerman ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
George Benson —
Weekend In LA ... LP Warner, 1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
Titles include "Ode To A Kudu", "We As Love", "Lady Blue", "Windsong", "Weekend In LA", "It's All In The Game", and his classic take on "On Broadway". (Jazz, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Weekend In LA ... CD 11.99(Cover has a small divot on the top seam and light surface wear.)
Atlantic, Late 60s/Early 70s. Very Good ... $28.99
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(In a textured flip-back cover, with some edge wear, lightly bent corners, center splits in the spine and bottom seam, and small stains at the opening on back.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
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(White label promo pressing, with deep groove. Cover has a name in marker on the back, but looks great overall.)
Emergency, 1979. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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(Cover has edge wear, light surface wear, and a promo sticker.)
Chess, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
Chuck Berry makes the same London move as some of his other Chess Records contemporaries – and the result is one of Chuck's best albums from the later years! The set's not as star-studded as other efforts of this nature – but that's fine with us because Chuck really shines as the lead ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo pressing. NOTE: Cover has staining and peeling on the bottom 2 inches and some splitting on the seams.)
Today, 1972. Very Good ... $19.99
Fantastic ballad soul from one of the greatest groups from the east coast 70s scene! Black Ivory may not have scored as big as some of their contemporaries on the charts – but to fans of harmony soul, they'll always be kings, and this record is the sort that forever gave them keys to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and a number in pen on the front and labels.)
Fantasy, 1977. Very Good Gatefold ... $24.99
A great little sleeper from the Blackbyrds – a record that never gets as much due as their earlier records that have a hard funky feel, but offer instead a tasty batch of smoother jazz funk numbers that show the group still continuing to grow. Donald Byrd's still at the production helm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some staining and peeling from moisture along the bottom inch on front and back, a promo stamp and marker on the front, back, inside the gatefold and labels.)
Fantasy, 1976. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
There's nothing unfinished about this business – as The Blackbyrds are at the top of their game here – working in a sweet blend of jazz, funk, and soul – all produced to perfection by their mentor Donald Byrd! The groove is quite similar to some of Byrd's best from the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Unfinished Business ... LP 21.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
J Blackfoot —
U Turn ... LP Edge, Early 80s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A mix of styles that has his roots in the Memphis scene getting a bit of an 80s production touch, sometimes a bit too tinny to sound great, and others rolling into more comfortable territory with a warmer feel. Homer Banks wrote and produced most of the record – and titles include "Sunsh ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner, and a small peel spot.)
ABC, 1978. Very Good+ ... $6.99
ABC, 1975. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Brilliant later work by Bobby Blue Bland – done with backings that are much fuller than on his earlier albums – a mixture of strings and horns that really expand the sound! That doesn't keep things from being soulful, though – as Bobby's in incredible form vocally, really rising ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear and a small sticker spot.)
Duke, 1967. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Fantastic stuff, like all of Bobby's early Duke albums, and a breathtaking mix of soul and R&B, with some nice jazzy touches in the arrangements. Tracks include "Wouldn't You Rather Have Me", "Ask Me Nothin' About The Blues", "Gotta Get To Know You", and "You ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing on MCA. Cover has heavy staining and flaking from moisture along the bottom quarter and a cutout notch.)
Duke, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
To us, most of Bobby's early Duke albums would serve fine as "best of" sets in and of themselves – so great is his work for that label during this period! This one's a pretty great sampling of his genius – that unique blend of blues and soul that still makes Bobby's work ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has surface wear, aging, and sticker remnants.)
ABC, 1973. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A nice little record from Bobby Blue Bland – quite different from his 60s sides for Duke/Peacock, and recorded in California (as you might guess from the title!) with a smoother more soulful approach that comes off surprisingly well! The style works well for Bobby – and kind of gave ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, with a cut corner, light wear, and light staining along the opening.)
Malaco, 1989. Very Good+ ... $6.99
MCA, 2001. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With 8 tracks from the LP, including "Love", "Steal Away", "No More Drama", "Keep It Movin", "Dance For Me", "Flying Away", and "In The Meantime". LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Geffen, 2006. Near Mint- 2LP ... $39.99
Titles include "Reflections (I Remember)", "We Ride (I See The Future)", "You Know", "King & Queen" with John Legend, "No More Drama", "Family Affair", "Real Love", "No One Will Do", "Be Without You", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued bottom seam and marker through the barcode.)
Columbia, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A stone classic from Blood Sweat & Tears – and a record that went onto have a tremendous impact in jazz, rock, funk, and soul! The group's format is plenty darn famous – adding a lot of horns to hip riffing grooves – but despite countless plays on oldies stations over the ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has light wear, aging, and a trace of a price sticker.)
CBS, 1982. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A killer late set by Bloodstone – one that holds on to all the excellent harmonies they brought to their 70s work, but which pushes their groove forward in a whole new direction! There's a warm modern glow to the set – one that works perfectly with the vocals – and the quintet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, a name in pen and a lightly bent corner.)
Weird World, 1978. Very Good- ... $16.99
Blowfly's second trip into the Zodiac – a free-wheeling, head-tripping party that's even rawer than the first set! Tracks, as usual, are based on grooves from popular soul songs of the time – hidden enough in the lyrics, and at times just spare funky vamping, which provides a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cove has surface wear and split seams held with clear tape.)
Oops, 1983. Good ... $4.99
Blowfly must have loved all the changes in soul music that took place during his long career – because they gave him a good chance to keep changing his groove, using new forms and styles to craft his own x-rated parody material. This set's got a number of tunes in an 80s groove/old school ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with some faint crackles. Cover has ring and edge wear, bent corners, and a light stain on back.)
Blowfly —
Rappin' Dancin' & Laughin' ... LP Weird World, 1980. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Blowfly changes up his groove nicely for the 80s – taking on a tightly-stepping approach to funk that's clearly inspired by some of the changes on the west coast scene – using Zapp-ish rhythms in a mode that ends up working pretty darn well for his off-color spoken lyrics! There's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Atco, 1974. Very Good- ... $19.99
The start of a tremendous run from Blue Magic – easily one of the greatest harmony groups of the 70s, a quintet we'd place in a rare class with heavy hitters like The Stylistics or The Moments! The album's smooth and sweet, but never slick – perfectly arranged by the great Norman ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has surface wear.)
OBR/Columbia, 1989. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Quite a different sound than usual for Blue Magic – but quite nice too! This album's an obscure effort from the end of the 80s – recorded years after the group's initial hits in the 70s, but still with some tremendous harmonies that are very much at the top of their game! The set was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a bent corner and a few light stains.)
Blue Magic —
Thirteen Blue Magic Lane ... LP Atco, 1975. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Sublime work from Blue Magic – a record that still has them singing in the sweet harmony sound of earlier records, but which also picks up a fuller sound and a bit of a groove – thanks to stone Philly arrangements by Norman Harris and Ron "Have Mercy" Kersey! A number of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a small sticker residue and very mild water damage on bottom of cover.)
Blue Magic/Atlantic, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
Philly soul magic – recorded in New Jersey! This unique little set offers a wonderfully different look at the hit Philly sound that was bubbling strongly on Atlantic Records during the 70s – as it features 3 of the label's best acts in the genre, caught live in a special performance at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tracklist sticker, a small bit of marker, and light wear – and a small cutout hole.)
Verve, 1967. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Hard soulful Latin from the great Willie Bobo! The record's an extremely tasty blend of cuts that mix hard Latin grooving with a swinging 60s pop feel – all filtered through the crossover genius of late 60s Verve. There's lots of great boogaloo groovers, shing-a-ling rhythms, and a tight no- ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Verve/MGM pressing, stereo – and a nice copy! Cover has a tiny cutout mark.)
Verve, 1969. Very Good+ ... $16.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice 60s pressing! Cover has a cutout mark in a corner, which also has a small name in pen. Back has a few light notes in pen.)
Arista, 1981. Near Mint- ... $8.99
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 style 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Something About You (with bonus tracks) ... CD (Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner and hype sticker.)
Bohannon —
Phase II ... LP Mercury, 1977. Sealed ... $9.99
Sweet disco work from the great Hamilton Bohannon! The title includes one mellower number – "Daddy's Little Son" – a dedication to his son, whose picture is on the cover of the album – plus the groovers "Andrea", "But What Is A Dream", "Bohannon' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing!)
Ariola, 1979. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Classic club from Taka Boom – a singer with a name that was just right for the disco generation! Taka's got an approach here that's common for the time, but also a cut above – an approach to disco that's more soulful overall, and which has a bit more staying power than throwaway pop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and large letters in marker on front and back. Labels have some marker.)
Tabu, 1977. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Soaring work from guitarist Michael Boothman – a record that's probably more in a soul instrumental mode than a jazz one – but which is plenty darn great, thanks to help from a variety of top-shelf talents! Boothman's working here with Leon Pendarvis – who plays keyboards on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
RCA, 1975. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A brilliant soul album! That's right, we said SOUL album! Bowie was at the height of his Ziggy Stardust fame when this one was recorded – a drastic left-turn in styles, forged during a point in his American tour when he could take a break, head to Philly, plug in at the Sigma Sound Studios, ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing in the textured cover, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Alex Bradford —
Too Close To Heaven ... LP Specialty, Early 50s. Very Good ... $24.99
Amazing early gospel from the great Alex Bradford – early material recorded for Specialty Records, before his greater fame on Vee Jay at the end of the 50s! (Gospel, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Vinyl is nice overall, but has a click on the last track on side one. Cover has some light wear, but is nice too.)
Tabu, 1979. Very Good ... $9.99
They're not lying with the title of this album from Brainstorm – because this classic late 70s set has the group moving into some very funky territory – stepping up the basslines even more than before, and really finding a great way to focus on the groove! The approach is right on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a tracklist sticker, a promo stamp, light wear, and a split top seam.)
Brecker Brothers —
Back To Back ... LP Arista, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Soulful fusion from The Brecker Brothers – a set that's one of their standout efforts from the 70s – and a record that went onto influence a whole generation of jazz musicians too! The album features the twin horns of Randy & Michael Brecker, along with alto by David Sanborn, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has a small cutout notch and promo sticker.)
Atlantic, 1978. Very Good+ ... $16.99
A funky female duo from the P-Funk empire – one of George Clinton's few girl-based projects of the 70s, and a group who are markedly more funk-based than Parlet! Vocals are by the duo of Lyn Mabry and Dawn Silva – but the main sound of the set comes from the tightly crafted rhythms ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and a tracklist sticker with initials in marker. Labels have initials in marker.)
Columbia, 2018. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A soaring set from Leon Bridges – a full length second album that's every bit as classic as his debut, but in a completely different way! Where Coming Home was maybe Leon's answer to the generation of Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke, Good Thing is more of a nod to the era of Maxwell and D'Angelo ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Includes the printed inner sleeve and download.)
Good Thing (180 gram pressing – with download) ... LP 22.99
Good Thing ... CD 5.99
MGM, 1974. Near Mint- ... $14.99
The first solo album from Johnny Bristol – a genius soul talent who did a bunch of great work for Motown as a writer and arranger, breaking out here on his own! Like so many other behind-the-scenes talents from the late 60s, Johnny turned out to be an excellent soul artist in his own right ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
20th Century, 1976. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Al Capps arranged and conducted this disco record featuring songs from the soundtrack to Guys and Dolls. The notes on the back cover credit Capps for his "tasteful, happy, 'today' treatments of the much loved score". Songs include "A Bushel and a Peck", "Sit Down You're ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
MCA, 1986. Very Good+ ... $4.99
The debut album from Robert Brookins – an artist who first made waves in the group Afterbach, and who also had close ties to the Earth Wind & Fire galaxy in the 80s! This set's got a tightness that definitely belies Robert's years working in the studio for other artists – but the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a hype sticker and promo stamp.)
Casablanca, 1979. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Produced by Bunny Sigler, with music by Instant Funk! Titles include "Party Girl", "Workin It Out", "Leap Tall Buildings", "Got Tu Go Disco",a nd "If You Are My Man". LP, Vinyl record album
A&M, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $8.99
Blam is right – an all-out batch of funky tracks from The Brothers Johnson – captured here right in the middle of their classic period with Quincy Jones! The Q's at the helm on production for the set, and the record's a great extension of their earlier efforts with the man – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and a hype sticker.)
Brothers Johnson —
Winners ... LP A&M, 1981. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $5.99
Smooth jazzy soul from the Brothers – still sounding wonderful at this point, producing themselves for the record, and using the best parts of all those lessons they learned from Quincy Jones! The bass is a bit down in the mix for this album – a good move, considering that 1981 was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a mark from sticker removal.)
King, 1967. Very Good- ... $29.99
A stone classic from Brother James – a wonderful 60s album that not only includes the incredible title track – one of James' best groovers from the time – but a set that also showcases his talents in so many other styles too! There's a few wonderful ballads – but completely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black crown label pressing with deep groove. Cover has split seams and some aging.)
Smash, 1964. Very Good+ ... $39.99
One of the grooviest of the James Brown instrumental albums recorded for Smash. Unlike some of the other weaker albums on Smash, this one's got a great batch of material, most of which are originals, and not weak covers of pop tunes. Plus, the tracks are longer than usual, which gives the band a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo red label pressing with deep groove – a nice copy!)
Smash, 1966. Very Good+ ... $29.99
One of the best of Brother James' instrumental records for Smash, and a record that has him out front, wailing at the organ. While James has never been one of the true virtuosos of the instrument, he plays with a sense of style and adventure that make his best LPs sing with energy. This one's got ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, and a small name in pen.)
King, 1968. Good 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label King pressing. Cover has a small split on the top seam and light surface wear.)
James Brown —
Mighty Instrumentals ... LP King, 1966. Very Good ... $49.99
Mighty is right! This tasty batch of non-vocal tracks is darn hard to find, and it shows the pre-JBs James Brown group playing with a raw raw raw soul groove that show how nicely James folded his R&B roots into a 60s soul tradition. Includes lots of obscure ones – like "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has some light wear, but is nice overall – no splits. Vinyl is nice and clean.)
King, 1971. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A legendary bit of fuzzy funk from James Brown – an important collaboration with the mighty Dave Matthews, who brings a more tripped-out feel to the record than some of James' other King sessions of the time! Matthews adds in lots of psych-influenced guitar – used very different than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Original 60s pressing! Cover has a small bit of seam splitting, but is very nice overall.)
Sho Is Funky Down Here ... LP 21.99
Sho Is Funky Down Here ... CD 6.99
Ember, 1964. Sealed ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(2015 UK reissue on Rumble, still sealed with small sticker.)
Kent (UK), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $34.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Great arrangements from Alan Hawkshaw! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and large letters in marker on front and back. Labels have some faded marker.)
Atlantic, 1973. Sealed ... $14.99
Sweet 70s funk from the great Oscar Brown – quite a change from his jazz-based work of the 60s, but a great new sitting for all of his wonderful wit and warmth! Brown's still a hell of a songwriter, and one with a very socially-conscious eye – sharper here than before, with lots of ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing, with hype sticker! Cover has a small cutout mark.)
Columbia, 1960. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Trend-setting vocal work from Oscar Brown Jr – one of the hippest singers of his generation, and a vocalist who really took things to the next level in the 60s! Brown's got a sound that's partially influenced by the vocalese of Eddie Jefferson, Jon Hendricks, and other singers of the 50s ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 Eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and half split seams.)
Casablanca, 1978. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A mellow soul masterpiece from Randy Brown – a crucially-overlooked talent from the late 70s, working here with a totally put-together vibe! The album's got the mature, mellow feel of some of the best work by better-known 70s contemporaries – like Leroy Hutson or Lamont Dozier – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has unglued top and bottom seams, light wear and slight staining along the top seam.)
Mainstream, 1965. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
A very unusual setting for the legendary Ruth Brown – the singer who first rose to fame singing raw-edged R&B tracks for Atlantic Records in the 50s – but who works here in a much jazzier mode overall! The set features backings from Peter Matz – who often accompanied the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, some aging, and a company sticker.)
77 Records/Sound Stage 7, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
One of the few rare full LPs on the Sound Stage Seven label – and a collection of excellent late 60s singles by Sir Lattimore Brown (not to be confused with the Latimore from Miami!) The tracks have a bluesy Tennessee soul groove to them – with some great mellow numbers, and a few ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, from 1978 – with insert! Cover has some very light wear, but this is a great copy.)
Arista, 1984. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A funk, R&B and electro heavy set from trumpeter Tom Browne! There's a fair bit of beats on this set for Arista – no surprise, as Maurice Starr had a hand in the project – and the electro touches provide a real sense of contrast to some of Browne's earlier work! The best numbers ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Peabo Bryson —
Crosswinds ... LP Capitol, 1978. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Sweet, smooth, and soulful work from Peabo Bryson – a perfect little record that captures him at a point when he was definitely tightening up his act, but not falling into the soppier traps of later years! Production here is shared by Peabo with the great Johnny Pate – who seems to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and price sticker remnants.)
