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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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Diving Duck (UK), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... $33.99
One of the greatest records ever recorded by vocalist Lorez Alexandria – and a perfect summation of her rich talents as a singer! Backing is by a small Chicago trio that includes John Young on piano, Vernel Fournier on drums, and George Eskridge on bass – but the arrangements of the ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Argo pressing with deep groove. Back cover has some aging around the edges, but front is nice.)
Rance Allen Group —
Way It Is (aka Say My Friend) ... LP Capitol, 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic bit of spacey soul – and an amazing collaboration between the Mizell Brothers and vocalist Rance Allen! The set's quite different than Rance's earlier, rootsier work for Stax – and instead has the soaring, joyous quality of some of the other great Mizell productions from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, initials in marker, and some edge wear.)
MCA, 1983. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Patriot, 1977. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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(Cover has some wear and contact info written in pen on front.)
Herb Alpert —
Rise (Original Master Recording) ... LP Mobile Fidelity/A&M, 1979. Sealed ... $49.99
A whole new level of genius for Herb Alpert – a record that's light years away from his earlier work with the Tijuana Brass, and which has the trumpeter stepping strongly into the world of smooth jazzy fusion! The title track here went platinum the minute it was released – and became ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Outer sleeve is aged, with price sticker remnants and small tears.)
RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Ichiban, 1989. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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Lost-Nite, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Heavy yellow label pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear, splitting in the top seam, and a cutout hole.)
Ichiban, 1991. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(Cover has a cut corner and sticker spot.)
Rock Candy, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $0.99
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(Cover has light wear. Labels have some marker.)
Apollonia 6 —
Apollonia 6 ... LP Warner, 1984. Very Good ... $9.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve & insert. Cover has some wear.)
Man-U-El, 1980. Very Good ... $7.99
A self-released album from Chicago funnyman Manuel Arrington – with long routines that include "That's My Van", "Black Bart", "Live From Bruno's", and "Live From Aire Crown". LP, Vinyl record album
(Comes in a plain white sleeve. Labels have writing in pen.)
Chrysalis, 1986. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Not as sublime as their first LP, but still a nice batch of modern pop sound collage. More traditional song structures are poking through the cool po-mo facade here. With "Opus 4", "Eye Of A Needle", "Backbeat", "Instruments Of Darkness", "Peter ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is still in the original shrinkwrap, with a hype sticker. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
ZTT/Island, 1983. Very Good- ... $5.99
Fantastic stuff – and still sounding pretty fresh today! This is the first e.p. of tracks from Art of Noise, a groundbreaking set of sound collage tracks that mixes samples, beats, and dada instrumentation into a groove that definitely set the tone for the next 10 years. The record includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing with white label Island/ZTT labels.)
Brunswick, 1968. Very Good+ ... $49.99
A well-titled set from one of the greatest soul groups to ever come from Chicago – a sublime quartet who had a way of voicing their tunes that was really head and shoulders above most of their contemporaries! This killer record showcases The Artistics' genius right from the start – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Artistics —
I Want You To Make My Life Over ... LP Brunswick, 1969. Very Good+ ... $19.99
One of The Artistics' most beautiful albums for Brunswick – and the one that includes the title song that was perhaps their greatest single! "I Want You To Make My Life Over" is a classic bit of Chicago soul – done at a level that really sums up all the sophisticated changes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Brunswick, 1969. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A stunning early set from The Artistics – and exactly the kind of record that shows why they were one of the best Chicago soul groups at the end of the 60s! The harmonies are wonderful – smooth, but with a rough undercurrent too – balanced at a level that few groups could touch ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some discoloration from age, light wear, and splitting in the spine.)
Murder Inc, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... $5.99
Ashford & Simpson —
High Rise ... LP Capitol, 1983. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Always-great work from the team of Ashford & Simpson – the kind of a record that has them at the top of their game, even though they'd changed their overall sound over the years! The vibe here is more in an 80s groove mode than some of the duo's Warner albums, but they've still got an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available High Rise ... CD 9.99(Includes printed inner sleeve.)
Warner, 1981. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $2.99
An expanded double-length set from Ashford & Simpson – one that features three sides of live material, plus some great studio work as well! The concert material makes up the core of the album – a really wonderful demonstration of the genius of Nick and Valerie away from the studio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has an unglued bottom seam, gold promo sticker and wear.)
Ashford & Simpson —
Stay Free ... LP Warner, 1979. Very Good ... $0.99
Great stuff! From Motown songwriters to world-class superstars, the trip was a well-deserved one for Valerie Simpson and Nick Ashford – and this album's perhaps their crowning achievement in sophisticated club soul! The record's got a great groove that offers a more soulful version of disco ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Tyrone Ashley's Funky Music Machine —
Let Me Be Your Man ... LP Truth & Soul, Late 60s/Early 70s. Very Good ... $9.99
Lost funky soul from Jersey – incredible workby Tyrone Ashley & The Funky Music Machine – a rare batch of gritty harmony soul and some mighty funky numbers! Tyrone, aka Sonny Campbell, and the Machines were contemporaries of the Parliaments and future P-Funkers George Clinton and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Vertigo, 1971. Very Good Gatefold ... $69.99
An excellent bit of UK Afro-Funk – recorded at the beginning of the 70s by a group that included members of the legendary South African jazz combo The Blue Notes – Dudu Pukwana on reeds, Mongezi Feza on trumpet, and Louis Moholo on drums! The record's quite different than you'd guess ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Swirl label pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear, light stains, and some peeled spots on back. Label has a small stain.)
Westwood One, 1980. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(Includes cue sheet. Cover is lightly stained at the opening.)
Average White Band & Ben E King —
Benny & Us ... LP Atlantic, 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Ben E King joins the Average White Band for this sweet 70s set – a killer record that not only stands as one of King's best efforts of the decade, but one that also gives the group a great new frontman! Ben's not the only singer on the record, but his presence here can definitely be felt ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Roy Ayers —
Let's Do It ... LP Polydor, 1978. Very Good ... $5.99
Pure magic from the height of Roy Ayers' classic 70s run on Polydor – a record that's filled with warm, jazzy grooves – all served up in that unique style that Roy was forging at the time! The album perfectly balances dancefloor tracks with mellower numbers – stepping out one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed innner sleeve. Cover has light wear and some staining.)
Columbia, 1973. Very Good ... $19.99
A really special record from a really special group – one of two sublime 70s gems from Azteca – a wicked blend of jazz, funk, Latin, and soul – all put together by a young Coke Escovedo! Coke's ostensibly the leader of the group, but there's also a richly collaborative feel going ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Cover has a large rip on the bottom left corner.)
Capitol, 1975. Very Good ... $7.99
Titles include "Fascination", "2000 Sunsets", "Say No More", "Caught At The Plate", "It'll Happen In Time", "Winner Takes All", and "Can You Feel It". (Rock, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, a sticker spot, some stains around the edges, and a drillhole through the center. Labels have a drillhole.)
Imperial, 1967. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Obscure bluesy soul, recorded for Imperial, but sounding more like something that should have been on their Minit subsidiary. Oddly, there's no picture of Baby Ray on the cover, leaving us to find him even more mysterious than before – especially since we've never seen any other records by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Island, 1984. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A tough record to peg – but a great one too! Wally Badarou plays a range of spacey keyboards that include synclavier, mini moog, and prophet 5 – all over some beats that are a mix of electro and Carribean rhythms – in a style that's part jazzy, part new agey, and part 80s groove! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1983. Very Good ... $0.99
An 80s soul classic from Philip Bailey – stepping out here from Earth Wind & Fire in a set that has him sparkling strongly as a solo act! The vocals still have that trademark Bailey sound – a wonderful range that's never overdone, and which seems to shine especially well on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Anita Baker —
Rapture ... LP Elektra, 1986. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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 the printed inner sleeve.)
Anita Baker —
Songstress ... LP Beverly Glen, 1983. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
From the female singer in the obscure group Chapter 8, Anita went onto become one of the biggest selling soul music acts during the 80s – and this album's her first effort as a solo act. The record's a smooth sophisticated batch of soul tunes, with lots of nice jazzy touches, and a classy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atco, Mid/Late 50s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
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(Cover has unglued seams and light wear.)
Atlantic, 1958. Near Mint- ... $29.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue & green label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and notch, still in great shape!)
King, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Unusual work from Hank Ballard & The Midnighters – a set that goes way past the hits! Titles include "E Bosta Cosi", "Oh So Happy", "Open Up The Back Door", "Daddy's Little B", "Is Your Love For Real", "Early One Morning", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing.)
King, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $19.99
One of the more obscure Hank Ballard albums on King – with the great title track "Let's Go Again" – plus "Oo Wow Oo Wee", "Come On & Get It", "Rock Granny Roll", "Looka Here", "Don't Change Your Pretty Ways", "I Like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam, mostly split bottom seam, and some wrinkling on back.)
Columbia, 1983. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of the original Dramatics, singer Ron Banks strikes out here on his own – a slept on gem from the early 80s! The set's in a similar modern soul mode to LJ Reynolds, who also worked with him in the group, and was having a bit of a solo career of his own at the time. It's got sort of a D-T ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a strip of tape on the top seam, a name in pen, and some wear. Vinyl has a short click on one track.)
Bar-Kays —
Flying High On Your Love ... LP Mercury, 1977. Very Good ... $2.99
A great step forward for The Bar-Kays – an album that actually has them taking on a few mellower moments, amidst the heavy funk you might expect – yet all without softening their groove at all! The album's very much in the best spirit of the group's Mercury debut – still recorded ... (Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a name in marker on both sides and a cutout hole.)
Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Proof that even a move to a major label couldn't keep the Bar-Kays down – as the group are working here in a great groove that's wider, fresher, and stronger overall than any of their Stax albums! Sure, the whole thing's not guitar-based funk all the way through, but the group are also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Atco, 1975. Very Good+ ... $6.99
It must have cost Barrabas plenty to make the heart-shaped manhole on the cover of this album – but given the sound of the grooves, the money was well worth it! The set's a fair bit tighter than their earliest work from Spain – but also a great direction for their styles – one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1973. Sealed ... $11.99
Funky rocking sounds from this hip Spanish group – with a bit of a tribal sound that's pretty sweet! The bass is pretty thundering, the drums are strong, and there's some cool piano and flute in the mix that give the cuts a bit of a Latin flourish. Most cuts have vocals, kind of in a rock-so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing.)
Vando, 1967. Very Good ... $11.99
A sweet soul classic from late 60s Philly – the one and only album recorded by vocalist Chris Bartley – arranged and produced by Van McCoy! The style's really great – with a host of original tunes by Van that follow nicely in the style of Chris' hit title cut, and which show him ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has moderate waviness and wear.)
Brunswick, 1967. Very Good ... $3.99
Count Basie's definitely in the bag on this one – not so much as strong of a jazz bag as in classic years, but instead this very cool blend of soul and funk styles with his Kansas City roots! The record should be thought of more as a hip instrumental album – kind of in the jaunty 60s ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout, light wear, and discoloration from age.)
Salsoul, 1975. Very Good ... $24.99
An amazing crossover moment of the 70s Latin scene! During the 60s Joe Bataan had been experimenting with the many different mode of Latin Soul – crossing over styles in a way that not only reflected his complicated roots, but which also tried to break Latin music out of the small uptown ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Afrofilipino (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP 20.99(White label promo. Cover has ring and edge wear with a cut corner and tracklist sticker.)
Columbia, 1973. Very Good ... $29.99
An overlooked gem from the 70s – the one and only album from Batteaux, a group who do a great job of mixing older folksy soul modes with some tighter 70s production! David and Robin Beatteau are the core of the group – and work in this sing-song blend of vocals and acoustic guitar that' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear, a peeled spot from sticker removal, and a small sticker on one corner.)
Capitol, 1982. Very Good ... $5.99
A great album of bass-heavy 80s groove tracks – and the second release by the oft-overlooked BB&Q Band! The record mixes up some nice keyboards with a spacey early breakdance sound, and they sound great over the group's tight rhythm, and surprisingly soulful vocals. The band was one of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Crown, Late 50s. Good ... $8.99
Fabulous Crown Records sessions by Jimmy Beasley – done for the famous LA label, but all recorded in Beasley's home town of New Orleans – with a very raw, early Crescent City vibe! Many of these cuts were done with the group of Dave Bartholomew at Cosimo's Studios – and they're ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the top and bottom seams, and a vintage price sticker in one corner. Back cover has a bit of light pen.)
Atlantic, 1968. Very Good ... $7.99
Fantastic work from Archie Bell & The Drells – an important record that bridges their earlier and later sounds! It's a key transitional album for the crew – as most of the album's in the harder rawer Texas funk groove of earlier year, but some of it features newer production by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green label Broadway pressing. Labels have some pen. Cover has wear, aging, a large name in marker on both sides, some staining, and a cutout notch.)
Atlantic, 1968. Near Mint- ... $33.99
An incredible bit of southern funk – the first landmark LP by Archie Bell & The Drells, and the first big burst of energy from the Texas scene of the 60s! The album's incredible – with Archie up front on rough-hewn vocals, the band grooving in a mad tangle of guitar, bass, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Tighten Up ... LP 12.99(Purple & tan label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small split in the bottom seam, looks great otherwise with minimal surface wear.)
Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good- ... $3.99
An excellent set of midtempo soul tracks recorded at Sigma Sound – and probably the group's greatest album for Philly International! The progression from raw Texas funk to smooth Philly soul was a big one – but Archie and crew did it wonderfully, and kept a lot of their soul intact ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Philips, Late 60s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A nice album of soul tracks that was Madeline's follow up to the big hit of the title. Recorded in the UK, with a pretty good backing, and a good mix of originals and obscure pop stuff. Tracks include Bacharach & David's "Last One to Be Loved", plus Ashford & Simpson's "Baby ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing in a black border cover, with some ring & edge wear, a piece of clear tape on the top seam, and a small cutout hole.)
Stax, 1969. Near Mint- ... $43.99
Killer work from William Bell – a record that has him really unfolding and growing at the end of the 60s – taking off with a new sort of energy that we hardly would have expected a few years before! The sound here is nicely deep and mature – still in a classic Memphis mode, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and is bent at the top left corner.)
Stax, 1973. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A great return to basics for William Bell – and an album recorded with a warm, intimate quality that we really love! The vibe here is almost in the style of some of the growing Malaco work coming out of the Jackson scene – with a sound that's smooth, but somehow even more deeply ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Kat Family, 1983. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Cover has a promo stamp, large name in marker, and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
United, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Jesse was one of the greats – and he would have been as huge as Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, or Ray Charles, had he not died a tragic early death in the late 50s. This album collects some of his great polished R&B tracks from the early and mid 50s, recorded in LA, and a perfect progression ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Hollywood, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Obscure west coast R&B from the postwar years – with titles that include "Mister Blues", "Stead Roll", "I Want To Rock Till I Drop", "Rain Rain Rain", "Honey Love", "Come To Me Darlin", "I'm Gonna Live For Today", and ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Front cover has a few songs marked in pen, a small mark from an old sticker, and tape on the spine.)
George Benson —
Weekend In LA ... LP Warner, 1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
Cotillion, 1972. Very Good ... $6.99
Cool Cotillion work from Brook Benton – southern soul mixed with smoother, sophisticated moments – and a perfect realization of the sound that Benton was going for in the 60s! There's a bit less country here than before – although Brook also still has one foot in his roots, too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a split spine and seams held with old tape, a promo sticker, and light surface wear.)
Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $8.99
It's the third installment in this series, but the Chess Records classics are still going strong – and are maybe even better, given that the music's getting more obscure, and also features some instrumentals too! Players include Willie Dixon on bass, Johnny Johnson on piano, Matt Murphy on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chess, 1965. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A mid 60s album by Berry, and unlike a lot of other Chess full lengths at the time, this set features more new tunes than those pulled from 45s. 12 tracks in all, including "It Wasn't Me", "Run, Joe", "Every Day We Rock & Roll", "One For My Baby (And One For ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Mercury, 1966. Sealed ... $19.99
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(Stereo pressing, still sealed! Shrinkwrap is lightly aged.)
MCA, 1986. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
The title's certainly straightforward and to the point – but then again, there's not a lot to say about this one except that it's pure Chuck Berry all the way through! The album may well be one of Chuck's most -hit filled, as it's overflowing with classics like "Rock & Roll ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Opus 3 (Sweden), 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99
Hi Records, 1962. Very Good ... $0.99
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Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A stone classic from Black Heat – the group's second album, and even tighter than their first! The group's size has dropped a bit between albums – but that only helps them cook even more – dropping a bit of the horn section from before, which allows even more emphasis on their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
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
(Original pressing. Cover has a rip on the opening and some light wear.)
Today, 1972. Very Good- ... $29.99
Epic harmony soul by this excellent sweet soul group! Black Ivory were just kids when they recorded this session – but they had a sophistication that pushed them way past any of their contemporaries on the east coast scene. The band are very lucky to have the talents of the great Patrick ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Labels have a name in marker. Cover has a small peeled spot on the back, light wear, and old tape on the spine.)
Interscope, 1996. Near Mint- 2LP ... $24.99
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)". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Another Level ... CD 2.99(Includes insert. Cover has light wear, hype sticker and a cut corner.)
ABC, 1977. Very Good ... $2.99
MCA, 1984. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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Duke, 1964. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Beautiful early soul stuff by one of the greatest singers ever. Bobby's young soulful voice is in top form on this set, and the LP includes such great cuts as "Ain't Nothing You Can Do", "I'm Gonna Cry", "Black Night", and "Steal Away". Very cool cover, ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s MCA pressing with rainbow label. Cover has light wear with a reside spot from an old sticker.)
Duke, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
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 mono pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Bobby Blue Bland —
Greatest Hits ... LP Fairway, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Bobby Blue Bland —
His California Album ... LP ABC, 1973. Very Good ... $5.99
A nice little record from Bobby – 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. The style works well for Bobby – and kind of gave him a new lease on life during the 70s, as he ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Duke, 1961. Near Mint- ... $19.99
An incredible record from Bobby Blue Bland – and quite possibly the greatest one he ever made! The set's got an amazing something special that's unlike most other material of the time – a bit blues, but a lot of soul too – still with some echoes of R&B in the jazzier charts ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s MCA pressing in a black & white barcode cover.)
Duke/Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A really great early Ace Records compilation – filled with well-chosen material from the Duke Records years of Bobby Blue Bland! Titles include "It's My Life Baby", "Woke Up Screaming", "No Blow No Show", "Time Out", "Further Up The Road", ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing.)
Crown, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $19.99
T Neck, 1985. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A sweet little collection of work by this seminal 70s vocal group. The set is issued on Tneck, but it features many tunes from the group's earlier London recordings. Titles include "Natural High", "That's Now How It Goes", "Traffic Cop", "Outside Woman", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
London, 1976. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Bloodstone moving into a whole new thing – a funkier groove than before, and one that really points the way towards the group's clubby direction at the end of the 70s! Although best known as a sweet harmony group, Bloodstone shine equally well in this upbeat mode – a territory that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has some wear and a cutout hole.)
Bloodstone —
Don't Stop! ... LP Motown, 1978. Sealed ... $9.99
A great later album from Bloodstone – recorded after their initial classics for London, but in a sweet and mellow soul mode that's totally outta site! Part of the strength of the set is the mighty Al Johnson – who provides arrangements here that push the group firmly into a more modern ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a torn corner. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Bloodstone —
Natural High ... LP London, 1972. Very Good- ... $3.99
Seminal work from Bloodstone – an album that may be the group's best-remembered effort, and for good reason too! The album sets a whole new standard for harmony soul in the 70s – one that's tighter than some of the east coast groups, yet never too slick or polished – kind of a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
CBS, 1982. Very Good ... $1.99
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 wear along the opening.)
Blue Magic —
Blue Magic ... LP Atco, 1974. Very Good- ... $6.99
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
(Cover has wear, aging, and seam splitting.)
Atco, 1975. Very Good ... $4.99
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 large name in marker on both sides and waviness from moisture.)
Blue Magic —
Welcome Back ... LP Capitol, 1981. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A wonderful album – one of the group's best! The album was a "comeback" effort – but it's still got stone Philly production from Norman Harris, with a sound that's right up their with their best Atco sides from the mid 70s. In fact, the harmonies are even better than before, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a large name in marker and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
Atlantic, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $1.99
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 cutout hole, and clear tape on the bottom seam.)
Glades, 1977. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A strange but great chapter of The Blue Notes – working here without Harold Melvin or Teddy Pendergrass, but still sounding pretty great on their own! This version of The Blue Notes is a male quartet – not the Melvin group with Sharon Paige who were recording for ABC – and they ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, splitting on the top seam, and some aging.)
Columbia, 1978. Very Good ... $4.99
Nice stuff from Willie – maybe not as hard and funky as his early 70s work, but very nice in kind of a Latin Club mode, thanks to some great production by Wayne Henderson! Includes his classic take on "Always There" – which is a great dancefloor jazz jammer – plus ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Angela Bofill —
Teaser ... LP Arista, 1983. Very Good ... $1.99
An album that further cements Angela Bofill's relationship with Narada Michael Walden – as Walden produced almost every track in the set, and does a fair bit of songwriting too! The style is electric 80s soul, with a fair bit of keyboards and beats in the mix – but as usual with Bofill ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Dakar, 1975. Very Good- ... $5.99
A massive amount of fast funk groovers from the mighty Hamilton Bohannon – just the kind of skittish, upbeat, and totally amazing tracks that have made him a legend for years! The sound is really stripped down – usually just bass, drums, and guitar – wrapped together in this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a partially split top seam.)
Bohannon —
Cut Loose ... LP Mercury, 1979. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A great set of clubby tunes from Bohannon – a bit discoey, to be sure, but still with plenty of the odd rhythms and odd touches of his earlier work! The tracks here are all long and chunky – made up of strutting drum bits that are far from conventional, often topped by oddly riffing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dakar, 1975. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Tremendously tight grooves from Hamilton Bohannon – tunes that have this amazing way of wrapping together the bass, drums, and guitar – all in this fast-chugging style that's plenty funky all the way through! Bohannon was one of the most minimal of his 70s funk contemporaries – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Bohannon —
Insides Out ... LP Dakar, 1974. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A wonderful early record from Bohannon – and with a very different feel than usual! Although most of Bohannon's work from the time is up-tempo and funky, side two of this album has some amazing slow spacey cuts – done with a drum sound that's still quite hard, but just slower than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bohannon —
Summertime Groove ... LP Mercury, 1978. Very Good ... $5.99
One of the biggest and best albums ever for Hamilton Bohannon – filled with quirky rhythms and really unusual grooves! Bohannon was one of the key forces in setting the scene for disco invy 70s – and by the time the rest of the country was hitting the dancefloor in the middle part of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
West End, 1979. Very Good ... $19.99
Funky rhythms, riffing guitar, and just the right touch of strings – all to make a smoking second set from The Bombers! The album's even tighter than the group's first effort for the West End label – and manages to mix all the right elements of funky Canadian club music with some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear.)
