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Bar-Kays —
Injoy ... LP Mercury, 1979. Very Good ... $3.99
Later Bar-Kays at their best – still plenty funky, but also working in a smoothly soulful style that became the group's trademark sound at Mercury! The album's got a real bass-heavy appeal from the start – working in a mode that shares a lot with Cameo, The Gap Band, and some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Persuasions —
Street Corner Symphony ... LP Capitol, Early 70s. Very Good ... $2.99
A Capella revival material from this legendary 70s ensemble. This album's possibly their best, and features the sort of mix of material – gospel, soul, and rock – that made them big with the crossover crowd. Includes Dylan's "The Man In Me", Curtis Mayfield's "People ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splits on the seams and a name sticker.)
Roberta Flack —
Blue Lights In The Basement ... LP Atlantic, 1977. Very Good ... $1.99
A sweet 70s classic from Roberta Flack – recorded with a mellow jazzy undercurrent that really fits the spirit of the title! The set's a bit more varied in moods than some of Flack's previous Atlantic efforts – showing a stretching of wings from Roberta, but still very much in some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Blue Lights In The Basement (remastered edition) ... CD 11.99(Cover has a cutout notch and some wear.)
Salsoul Orchestra —
Salsoul Orchestra (1st LP) ... LP Salsoul, 1975. Very Good ... $4.99
The soaring debut of one of the greatest groups of the disco era – and one that would go onto be the sound of Salsoul Records too! The large mostly-instrumental ensemble is headed up by Vince Montana – who brings plenty of Philly disco touches into play with the group's wonderful blend ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Friends Of Distinction —
Grazin' ... LP RCA, 1969. Very Good ... $3.99
A beautiful album of pop soul tracks, recorded by a group that was once (along with the 5th Dimension) part of the legendary Rex Middleton's Hi-Fi's from LA. The record sports their hit vocal version of Hugh Masekela's "Grazing In The Grass", with the great "I can dig it" line, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing.)
Minnie Riperton —
Love Lives Forever ... LP Capitol, 1980. Very Good ... $2.99
The last album ever from the amazing Minnie Riperton – and one of her greatest records as well! The album was sadly issued after Minnie's untimely early passing from this planet – but it's a heavenly batch of tunes that definitely shows that her love of music lives forever – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Hugh Masekela —
24 Karat Hits ... LP Verve, Late 60s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $1.99
A great little set of Hugh's MGM recordings – and one that features a nice mix of pop instrumental tracks, and others that have a more sophisticated African Soul sound. Included in this bunch are "Bajabula Bonke (Healing Song) parts 1 & 2", "U-Dwi", "Masquenada ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, a center split on the bottom seam, and some surface wear.)
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 77 —
Vintage 74 ... LP Bell, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ... $4.99
An excellent little album that Sergio recorded in the US – with a sweet funky electric sound that's very different than his other work! At some level, the album has a feel that's almost like a hip 70s soundtrack – sporting these great arrangements by Dave Grusin that bring in a lot ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and some pen.)
Syreeta & GC Cameron —
Rich Love, Poor Love ... LP Motown, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
An excellent smooth soul groover from two of Motown's most-overlooked 70s stars – the great GC Cameron and the sweet-voiced Syreeta! Although Syreeta's best known for her spacey soul work with Stevie Wonder, she's equally at home here in this set of smooth soul duets with ex-Spinner Cameron ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, bent corner, and a small torn off portion on the top left corner.)
Bobbi Humphrey —
Freestyle ... LP Epic, 1978. Very Good ... $3.99
Some of Bobbi Humphrey's greatest work of the post-Blue Note years – an album that's filled with soulful fusion tunes throughout, all with a great focus on her funky flute! Bobbi also sings a bit on the set, but in a way that's pretty darn great – wonderfully sweet at times, with a bit ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a split bottom seam.)
Dick Gregory —
East & West ... LP Colpix, 1961. Sealed ... $4.99
Dick Gregory raps it proud and loud – in a set of recordings that features one side recorded on the east coast, and one on the west! Gregory's still very much a comedian at this point in his career, but already his work is peppered strongly with political elements – the kind of ... (Comedy/Spoken, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap is shopworn, with a hole and price code sticker.)
Teddy Pendergrass —
Workin It Back ... LP Asylum, 1985. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Average White Band —
Aftershock ... LP Track, 1988. Sealed ... $4.99
Titles include "The Spirit Of Love", "Sticky Situation", "I'll Get Over You", "Later We'll Be Greater", "We're In Too Deep", "Let's Go All The Way", and "Love At First Sight". LP, Vinyl record album
Esther Phillips —
Confessin' The Blues ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A 70s album, issued at a time when Esther Phillips was really riding high with her records on the Kudo label – but a set that brings together unissued sides recorded for Atlantic in the 60s! The style is a great mix of rootsy soul and hipper jazz – arranged by Onzy Matthews on side one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Impressions —
It's About Time ... LP Cotillion, 1976. Sealed ... $4.99
The Impressions first album for Cotillion, cut after a great 70s run on Curtom – but one that's done with a sound that still carries on the groove nicely! The more righteous tones of the earlier work are shaken loose a bit, to be replaced by a fuller approach to the music built from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dramatics —
Dramatically Yours ... LP Volt, 1974. Sealed ... $4.99
A great third album from The Dramatics – a really strong effort that retains many of the best elements of the earlier records, particularly the mellow soul side of the group! Arrangements are by Jimmy Roach and Wade Marcus, and the record's got a sweet Detroit harmony sound on nearly all the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout mark.)
Independents —
First Time We Met ... LP Wand, 1972. Sealed ... $4.99
Probably the biggest album by this Chicago soul group, and the one that yielded up their big hit "The First Time We Met". The set's got some excellent Chicago arrangements by Tom Tom, and a good bunch of tracks that includes all original material, like "Here I Am", "Just ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(One corner of the cover has a light stain.)
Anne Le Sear —
Tasty ... LP HCRC, 1984. Sealed ... $5.99
Titles include "Tasty", "Take Him Back", "I Can Love You Better", "Q Boy", "I Stand Accused", "They Shoot Humans Don't They", and "Stay Awhile Tonight". LP, Vinyl record album
Ray Parker Jr & Raydio —
Woman Needs Love ... LP Arista, 1981. Near Mint- ... $2.99
The start of Ray Parker's big hit run of the 80s – a set that has the Raydio group stripped down to just a duo behind Ray, and Parker very firmly out in the lead on vocals! The title hit's a smooth standard that's kept on going for many years – just the kind of cut that crossed Ray ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Rose Royce/MCA, 1976. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
A solid bit of heavy funk – and one of the last strong-selling soundtracks of the blacksploitation era! Sure, you know the hit "Car Wash", but there's plenty of other great numbers that rank the 2LP set right up there with the best of its genre. There's a lot of nice instrumentals ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles —
Live ... LP Columbia, 1972. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Various —
Rhythm & Blues Christmas ... LP United Artists, Late 40s/1950s. Very Good- ... $2.99
Titles include "Christmas Celebration" by BB King, "It's Christmas" by Marvin & Johnny, "Let's Make Christmas Merry Baby" by Amos Milburn, "Silent Night" by Baby Washington, "It's Gonna Be A Lonely Christmas" by The Orioles, and "It's ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Marvin Sease —
It's Christmas Time EP ... LP London, 1990. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A surprisingly wonderful little EP – one that features bluesy soulman Marvin serving up 4 great original Holiday tunes, plus a spoken "Christmas Greeting" at the beginning of the record! The record comes off wonderfully – with none of the cliches that can sometimes creep into ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a light stain on the top right corner.)
Salsoul Orchestra —
Christmas Jollies ... LP Salsoul, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Philly classics for the Holidays! The legendary Christmas Jolllies set by the Salsoul Orchestra was one of the label's biggest-selling albums – originally recorded in 1976, and pressed again and again over the years – and eventually remixed even stronger in the early 90s. Vince ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing.)
Various —
Best Of Heart & Soul ... LP Musico, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Includes classics by Sam Cooke, Jerry Butler, Tommy Hunt, the Platters and Inez & Charlie Foxx. LP, Vinyl record album
Geffen, 1982. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A great new chapter for Donna Summer – a set that has her working with the legendary Quincy Jones as producer – who gives the whole album a very different sound! There's still plenty of the catchy, bouncy styles you'd know from Summer's late 70s work – but Jones also brings in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Walter Hawkins —
Do Your Best ... LP Gospel Truth, 1972. Very Good ... $4.99
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(Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Paisley Park, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Sheila E's producing herself here, but the groove is still very firmly in the Paisley Park mode – chunky, funky soul – often exploding with vamping Prince-esque rhythms, but also coming across with a smoother, jazzier mode at the best moments. The instrumentation here is mostly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp and hype sticker.)
Epic/Ice, 1983. Very Good+ ... $2.99
An unlikely contender to the throne of king of electro, this early 80s effort from Eddie Grant helps to prop him up there quite nicely. Heavy synth driven grooves bubble along nicely with that crisp Linn Drum sound, and though this album benefited from some wider pop appeal, there's more than a ... (Reggae, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Sire, 1985. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Later work by the one-and-only Kid Creole & The Coconuts – past his prime, but armed with the silly, and still very enjoyable hit "Endicott" – and other nice moments! The sound is cleaner and more streamlined by this point, namely the mid 80s – but the lively horns, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
ABC, 1975. Sealed ... $4.99
Kickin it is – as the album's way more than just the typical gospel you might expect – and is a perfect example of the way the Mighty Clouds Of Joy helped cross the bridge between secular and spiritual sounds in the 70s! The record has a groove that most other mainstream soul acts ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner. Shrinkwrap has a small hole.)
Jon Hendricks —
Tell Me The Truth ... LP Arista, 1975. Very Good+ ... $4.99
One of the greatest records ever by Jon Hendricks – one of our favorite male jazz singers of all time! The album's an obscure 70s session that features Jon opening up from earlier days – moving into a bit of soul, a bit of funk, yet still keeping things really strong on the jazz tip. ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
Various —
This Is Soul (Atlantic) ... LP Atlantic, 1968. Very Good ... $4.99
A nice selection of late 60s soul and R&B titles off the Atlantic roster: Aretha Franklin "I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)", Wilson Pickett "Land Of 1000 Dances", Joe Tex "Hold What You've Got", Arthur Conley "Sweet Soul Music", Esther Phillips ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green Broadway label pressing.)
Various —
Old King Gold Vol 2 ... LP King, 1950s/Early 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
Includes tracks by Billy Ward & The Dominoes, Little Willie John, Patti LaBelle, Tiny Bradshaw and others. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and is stained and flaky at the bottom.)
Dynasty —
Second Adventure ... LP Solar, 1981. Very Good ... $3.99
A great second adventure from Dynasty – the kind of set that shows why the group went on to become one of the strongest things going in the second chapter of the Solar Records soul empire from LA! The album begins with a rock-solid punch, then continues strongly throughout – basslines, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Simply Red —
Men & Women ... LP Elektra, 1987. Very Good ... $1.99
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(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
George Benson —
Breezin ... LP Warner, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A super huge hit for George – the record that took him from being a funky jazz guitarist into an R&B superstar! The album features George playing and singing over arrangements by Claus Ogerman – some of Ogerman's best of the 70s, ones that mix together his trademark pillow of sound ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Stylistics —
You Are Beautiful ... LP Avco, 1975. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A mid 70s album from the Stylistics which is not a great one but is has some moments. Some of the song titles are just plain goofy – "Funky Weekend", "The Day The Clown Came To Town" and "To Save My Rock 'N' Roll Soul" but there are a couple of nice slower tempo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dells —
We Got To Get Our Thing Together ... LP Mercury, 1975. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A big move to Mercury for the Dells, after a pretty successful run at Cadet in the late 60s and early 70s – but the group's still in fine form vocal-wise, and on many of these they're still working with the great Don Davis, who gave the band a strong 70s soul groove, similar to his work with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rodney Franklin —
You'll Never Know ... LP Columbia, 1980. Very Good+ ... $0.99
Fully-formed genius from the amazing Rodney Franklin – one of the best keyboard stars to emerge from the late 70s scene! Franklin's got a great talent for balancing influences from jazz and soul in ways that are similar to contemporaries George Duke and Bobby Lyle – and like both of ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some marker and light wear.)
Con Funk Shun —
7 ... LP Mercury, 1981. Very Good ... $5.99
Not the group's 7th album, but a bold statement of the unity they feel as a 7 piece ensemble – perfectly lived up to in the record's well-crafted grooves! The album's one of Con Funk Shun's best overall – really solid, but never too slick, very tight in the bass department, but still ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Leon & Mary Russell —
Wedding Album ... LP Paradise, 1976. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Street Fare —
Street Fare ... LP Atlantic, 1987. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Maybe not as "street" as you might think from the group's name – or from the fake graffiti on the cover – but a pretty nice little mainstream soul album, and one that's almost a precursor to later New Jack sounds to come! The group's a trio – Sandi Alexander, Paul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Jermaine Jackson —
Feel The Fire ... LP Motown, 1977. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Jermaine's going the way of most of Motown at this point – popping the bass pretty heavily, and grooving in a smooth funky mode. The cuts that go too over the top with the funky stuff definitely lose us – but there's a few decent mellow soul tracks that redeem the album, and which keep ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Fit —
Just Havin' Fun ... LP A&M, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Cover has a promo stamp and hype sticker.)
Kathy Mathis —
Woman's Touch ... LP Tabu, 1988. Near Mint- ... $3.99
An overlooked bit of 80s soul from Kathy Mathis – a set that's got the same sort of bounce we love from other work of the time on Tabu Records, served up in a mix of mature ballads and some much more groove-heavy numbers! Kathy's definitely got what it takes to rise up to setting of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
La La —
La La ... LP Arista, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Catchy 80s soul from La La – an artist with a groove that's right up there with some of the bigger Columbia acts of the time, even if she never hit their heights! The production work here really helps set the scene nicely – as La La gets support from Full Force, Jon Morales, Lenny ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available La La (with bonus tracks) ... CD 11.99(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, hype sticker, and is lightly bent at the spine.)
Hinton Battle —
Untapped ... LP Qwest, 1986. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Brothers Johnson —
Kickin' ... LP A&M, 1988. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp and hype sticker.)
ADC Band —
Renaissance ... LP Cotillion, 1980. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A well titled album for the group, as they seem to come on here stronger than ever – really burning with a firm approach to the dancefloor, one that comes across with less of the gimmicks than you might expect from a major label funk act at the time! The album's produced by Mass Production, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and a small ink stamp on front.)
Saint & Stephanie —
Saint & Stephanie ... LP Arista, 1979. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Smooth and disco oriented – with production and arrangements by Michael Zager, in that fast crossover style he used often at the time. Titles include "I Just Want To Be The On In Your Life", "Last Train To The Boogie", "My Heart Is Yours", "Standing On The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the original inner sleeve.)
Alicia Myers —
Alicia Again ... LP MCA, 1981. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of the nicest solo records by Alicia Myers – formerly a vocalist with Al Hudson and The Soul Partners, but sounding even better here on her own. The record's got a strong smooth midtempo groove – with the beat toned down a bit from earlier days, in a style that works perfectly for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a split top seam.)
Billy Vera & Judy Clay —
Storybook Children ... LP Atlantic, 1968. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of the only few albums to ever feature the vocals of Judy Clay – a wonderful deep soul singer who also cut a handful of excellent singles for Stax in the late 60s! Like some of that work – specifically her Stax duets with William Bell – this set really showcases Judy's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue & green label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and a sticker spot.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Powerlight ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... $2.99
The Powerlight is burning bright – Maurice White, Philip Bailey, and the rest of the group still very much in classic formation! Even on a post-70s set like this, Earth Wind & Fire still manage to come up with tracks that beat the rest of the ensemble funk groups that grew up in their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Bill Summers & Summer's Heat —
London Style ... LP MCA, 1983. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Bill Summers' London Style here is one that's definitely influenced by the changes on the dancefloor coming from the UK in the early 80s – and the groove is a slightly more electrified take on the rhythms that Bill was laying down on previous albums for MCA! Overall, though, the sound's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Thelma Houston —
Qualifying Heat ... LP MCA, 1984. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Although Thelma's best known for her grooves from earlier years, she still sounds plenty darn great on this sweet set from the mid 80s – a bouncy, buoyant batch of tunes that updates the rhythms a bit, but still serves up plenty of her classic-styled vocals! Backings are heavy on beats and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
MFSB —
End Of Phase 1 – A Collection of Their Greatest Hits ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Some of the best Philly instrumental material ever recorded – and a nice compilation that features cuts that we hardly ever see on the original LPs anymore! Includes the group's nice nice version of "Freddie's Dead", plus their hit version of "Philadelphia Freedom", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and a tracklist sticker.)
Bunny Sigler —
I've Always Wanted To Sing – Not Just Write Songs ... LP Gold Mind, 1979. Near Mint- ... $1.99
The title's a bit strange – given that Bunny Sigler started out as a soul singer in the late 60s, and continued to record well into the 70s too – yet it's also a reminder that by the time of this set, Sigler had become a real powerhouse on the Philly club scene – working as a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and an index label.)
LTD —
Something To Love ... LP A&M, 1977. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A great little groover from LTD – and a set that's got everything coming together perfectly in the mix! The set features arrangements from Philly Soul maestro Bobby Martin – who brings together this wonderful blend of styles – funk, smoother soul elements, and the kind of upbeat, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Jeff Lorber Fusion —
Galaxian ... LP Arista, 1981. Near Mint- ... $3.99
The Jeff Lorber group makes a move into R&B with a few tracks on this set – adding in vocals to their core sweet fusion approach, but in a style that totally makes sense! Lorber's always had a great way with a soulful tune – working with both electric and acoustic keys in a style ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Human League —
Crash ... LP A&M, 1986. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $2.99
Various —
America's Musical Roots ... LP Chess/Festival, 1950s/1960s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Rare Earth —
Band Together ... LP Prodigal, 1978. Sealed ... $3.99
Rare Earth, still going strong – on titles that include "Maybe The Magic", "Mota Molata", "Dreamer", "Love Do Me Right", "Warm Ride", "Love Music", and "Love Is What You Get". LP, Vinyl record album
Dionne Warwick —
Friends ... LP Arista, 1985. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Missing inner sleeve.)
Lee Ritenour —
Captain Fingers ... LP Epic, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Smooth and funky fusion from Lee Ritenour – top-shelf all the way, and handled with a really soulful groove, thanks to production from the legendary Skip Drinkwater! Lee's all over the top of the guitar in true "Captain Fingers" style, and Skip makes sure he's got plenty going on ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Captain Fingers ... CD 2.99(Orange label pressing in the textured cover, with light surface wear.)
Diana Ross —
Boss ... LP Motown, 1979. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Diana Ross gets some great assistance on this set – the club classic team of Ashford & Simpson, who help give Diana a groove that's very much like their own great work of the time! Tunes are long and clubby, but never throwaway pop disco – and with Ashford & Simpson at the helm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Wilson Pickett —
Miz Lena's Boy ... LP RCA, 1973. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Surprisingly nice work from Wilson Pickett – hard and a bit funky, with a sound that's almost stronger than his late work for Atlantic! The album was co-arranged with Brad Shapiro – who was one of the best southern soul talents of the time, and really brings out the best in Wilson's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cove rhas light wear.)
John Edwards —
Life, Love, & Living ... LP Cotillion, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A stellar solo set from John Edwards – one of the tightest talents of the southern scene in the mid 70s, and a singer who would later break big with The Spinners! This album's got a really unique vibe – with some slight tropical touches hinted at by the cover image – and some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tracklist sticker.)
Linda Clifford —
If My Friends Could See Me Now ... LP Curtom, 1978. Very Good+ ... $1.99
The standout classic from Curtom disco diva Linda Clifford – and an album that showed that Chicago could rival Philly in the clubby groove department! Linda has a proud presence that really matches that of her better-known sisters in the City Of Brotherly Love – and she's singing here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a hole and some marker.)
Weapons Of Peace —
Weapons Of Peace ... LP Playboy, 1976. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A tight little ensemble soul group from Chicago – with an approach that's clearly influenced by Earth, Wind, & Fire, although the group also seems to be trying for more of a pop easy soul sound at times. Funky 45 artists Lonell Dantzler is on keyboards and Finis Henderson on vocals ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Stanley Clarke —
Hideaway ... LP Epic, 1986. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Hideaway makes a move towards more delicate synth soul for Clarke – who assembles an impressive guest list that includes Stanley Jordan, Herbie Hancock and Stewart Copeland. Titles include a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Overjoyed", plus "My Love, Her Inspiration", "Where ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Loggins & Messina —
Loggins & Messina ... LP Columbia, 1972. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Gino Vannelli —
Brother To Brother ... LP A&M, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $3.99
A really standout bit of blue-eyed soul from Gino Vannelli – the kind of record that shouldn't be so great, but really holds up well over the years! The style is tight and studio-oriented – somewhere in the mode of Bobby Caldwell and some of Gino's other cross-over contemporaries ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Tex —
Rub Down ... LP Epic, 1978. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Surprisingly nice funky disco work from Joe Tex – still recording here with classic producer Buddy Killen, but using some warmer arrangements from Bergen White, done in a sweet Nashville take on the 70s sound of Philly! The backings are large, with strings over some electric rhythms – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Melba Moore —
Living To Give ... LP Mercury, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Cut on the heels of Melba's run in the musical Hair, this early set features versions of the tunes "The Flesh Failures", "Easy To Be Hard", and "I Love Making Love To You", all from the Rado/Ragni/MacDermot team. Arrangements are by Charlie Calello and Jimmy Wisner,and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, 1977. Very Good- Gatefold ... $0.99
Benson plays his guitar and also sings on some of these tracks. He is 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. Claus Ogerman arranged and ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gordy, 1979. Very Good ... $5.99
Think what you might about Rick James, this is actually a pretty darn funky album – with lots of tight bass-heavy grooves! Rick's working here with the Stone City Band, in a style that's leaner and less commercial than some of his later work – going for a mainstream funk approach, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Kool & The Gang —
In The Heart ... LP De-Lite, 1983. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A sweet set that's part of a big early 80s run from Kool & The Gang – a time that saw the funk legends really hitting the mainstream, and winning over a huge new audience in the process! Given that the Gang virtually invented ensemble funk at the start of the 70s, they're perfectly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has a name in pen.)
Blue Magic/Atlantic, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $2.99
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, and light wear.)
Tymes —
Tymes Up ... LP RCA, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A really great album from the revived 70s version of The Tymes – a group who draw on a long legacy of harmonies in Philly soul, and who work here in a setting that really brings out their best! The whole record was produced and directed by Billy Jackson – and it's got a Philly/New York ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hall & Oates —
Past Times Behind ... LP Chelsea, 1976. Sealed ... $4.99
The earliest roots of one of the greatest blue eyed soul acts ever – material recorded in Philadelphia by a young Daryl Hall and John Oates! The work here even predates the pair's first few excellent Atlantic albums – and is done in a similar stripped-down mode – partly soul, ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light shop wear.)
Dazz Band —
Invitation To Love ... LP Motown, 1980. Very Good ... $1.99
A killer start to the 80s for the Dazz Band – with great tunes in a funky mode as well as more measured group soul numbers – and it all adds up one of their best albums ever! Tunes like the opener "Shake It", plus "Shake It Up" and "Magnetized" bring the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and some wear.)
Commodores —
Midnight Magic ... LP Motown, 1979. Sealed ... $4.99
Lots of Midnight Magic from The Commdores – still nice and funky at the start of the evening, but also chilling out in the wee hours too – really finding a great way to follow the trajectory of the night with the tracks in this set! The album sparkles with strong arrangements and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Midnight Magic ... CD 13.99(Sealed.)
Kenny Loggins —
Nightwatch ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good ... $0.99
Isley Jasper Isley —
Different Drummer ... LP CBS, 1987. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Maze —
Can't Stop The Love ... LP Capitol, 1985. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Frankie Beverly and crew can't miss at this point – and as usual, Maze stands head and shoulders above most of its soul contemporaries from the time. The overall feel is nice and warm, with plenty of focus on Frankie's sweet smooth vocals – and the band grooves behind him in a slightly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A sweet set from Johnnie Taylor's late 70s run on Columbia Records – and a set with a definite groove for the dancefloors! The album' was recorded in Detroit, and features some sparkling production from Don Davis – very much in that Detroit-into-disco mode that Davis was pushing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Right On, 1971. Very Good ... $1.99
Nikki G in total righteousness, surrounded by a big choir, and dropping knowledge on cuts like "Great Pax Whitey", "Poem For Aretha", and "Ego Tripping". Very spiritual stuff, with backing vocals by the New York Community Choir, who also recorded a great soul album on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light staining and a name in marker.)
Arista, 1985. Sealed ... $2.99
Ray Parker's definitely a single man at this point in his career – leaving behind his earlier role in the Raydio group, and working here as writer and producer on a string of 80s hits! The album follows strongly in the catchy, crossover mode of Parker's work from the middle part of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout mark.)
Arista, 1977. Very Good+ ... $1.99
A cool collection of space-themed club tracks from Gene Page – and possibly one of his greatest albums of the 70s – dispite a gimmicky approach! There's a tightly soaring feel to most of the cuts that's Page at his best – arranging fully with styles borrowed from Barry White, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
Spring, 1972. Sealed ... $5.99
A big one for Joe – and a marked shift after his southern soul recordings of earlier years. For this one, Joe got on the Philly train early, and hired Gamble & Huff to put the whole thing together with a tight smooth soul groove. The group's got greats like Norman Harris, Vince Montana, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
People's Choice have the rhythm – as they did right from the very start, when they were first cutting records as a late 60s funk combo in Philly! The style here is more late 70s club, handled with perfection by the team of Gamble & Huff – but the PC approach is still a lot more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Elektra, 1977. Sealed Gatefold ... $3.99
Bob Crewe is a long way from his 60s Four Seasons and Barbarella territory here – but still has all of his best strengths of arranging very firmly in hand! The album is one of Crew's mid 70s disco reinventions – and has the maestro working in a surprisingly strong soul mode, with help ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed, but shrinkwrap is open a bit on one corner.)
RVA, 1983. Sealed ... $4.99
An obscure indie set from club diva Viola Wills – but a set that's got all the professional polish of early 80s soul from much bigger names! Wills isn't just going for disco on the set – as she also throws in a few catchy cuts that hit a midtempo range – tightly arranged by Viola ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Private I, 1984. Very Good+ ... $3.99
LaToya Jackson's sounding great on this set from the early 80s – a record that does a great job of reinventing her style with some tight dancefloor energy! The set's done with plenty of help from Amir Bayyan, of the Kay-Gees – an artist who's clearly got a pedigree in grooves, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Heart Don't Lie (with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99(Cover has light wear, X in marker, and a promo stamp.)
20th Century, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ... $3.99
Kind of a "greatest hit" of greatest hits compilations – a set that's probably sold more copies than any of Barry White's full length albums – thanks to a monstrous run of hits in the 70s! The package is overflowing with greatness – amazing tunes that balance funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the original gold gatefold cover, with light wear.)
Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ... $3.99
Killer stuff from this legendary Philly soul instrumental combo – with funky soul horns, unstoppable dancefloor ready rhythms and those soul-stirring strings – and right up there with their best ever! Bobby Martin arranged almost every track – and the record's a great example of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1976. Sealed ... $3.99
Kind of a retro-disco project – featuring new versions of older pop tunes like "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White", "Tenderly", "Old Devil Moon", and "Mister Sandman". Bernard Purdie is on drums, and both the TSOP and TSONY groups participate – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout mark.)
Atlantic, 1987. Very Good ... $2.99
The great Leroy Burgess is still going strong on this later album from Aleem – shifting his sound to hit more of an 80s street soul groove, but one that's also got the tighter elements you'd expect from a major label set at the time! Burgess has a voice that's schooled in disco and indie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and a promo stamp.)
ABC, 1977. Very Good ... $0.99
One of the few full albums ever cut by The Masqueraders – a stellar vocal group who recorded some excellent singles in the 60s, and were fortunate enough to be pulled into the big time by Isaac Hayes for his Hot Buttered Soul imprint on ABC! The band mixes their smooth Memphis style with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear, staining, a promo stamp, and radio station letters.)
