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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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Minnie Riperton —
Minnie ... LP Capitol, 1979. Near Mint- ... $14.99
The last full album recorded by Minnie Riperton before she left our planet all too soon – and a killer batch of work that really has us wondering how great the world of soul music would have been, had Minnie stuck around to keep on growing into the 80s and 90s! The set's filled with the kind ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is bent at the top left corner and is bent a bit at the bottom seam.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Open Our Eyes ... LP Columbia, 1974. Near Mint- ... $36.99
Spiritual, soulful, and oh, so beautiful! This record captures Earth Wind & Fire at a perfect transition moment – when they've still got some of their avant jazz roots, but are leaning towards the smooth soulful funk sound that put them on the charts a few years later. The whole thing's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Open Our Eyes (expanded edition) ... CD 6.99(70s Japanese pressing – with insert and inner sleeve! SOPM 120)
Segments of Time —
Segments Of Time ... LP Sussex, 1972. Near Mint- ... $29.99
The only album we've ever seen from this hip Detroit group of the 70s – a harmony soul act who mix sweet vocal styles with a more badass approach – very much at the level of the best Philly or New Jersey acts of the time! Production gets funky and fuzzy at times – with a very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, lightly bent edges, and is bent at the top left corner.)
Joe Acosta —
Power Of Love ... LP Ghetto/Now Again, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
An extremely rare Latin Soul treasure – the legendary Power Of Love set by Joe Acosta – served up with some killer soul vocals by a young Joe Cruz! As you might guess from the "love" in the title, the set's got a focus on the sweeter sounds of Latin Soul – particularly ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Etta James —
At Last (Original Chess Masters) ... LP Chess/MCA, 1960. Near Mint- ... $39.99
An amazing step forward for the young Etta James – a singer who was delivering a raw, shouting form of R&B just a few years before – but who here ascends into soul music heaven with her famous work on the album! The title cut is the stuff of legend – played and played, again ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Cover has light ringwear and a scrape in front.)
George Deffet —
No Guts No Glory! ... LP GRR, 1978. Sealed Gatefold ... $9.99
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(Still sealed with a cut corner.)
Shirelles —
Shirelles Greatest Hits ... LP Scepter, Mid 60s. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
A nice collection of tracks from this classic girl group, and one that has some nice lesser-known cuts mixed in with the chart busters. 15 tracks in all, including "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", "Stop The Music", "Dedicated To The One I Love", "Everybody Loves A ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing, still sealed with a small cutout hole, price sticker remnants, and a Stereo sticker.)
Foundations —
Digging The Foundations ... LP Uni, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $13.99
A great second album from The Foundations – one that's got the group working with a really strong batch of unusual material, and sounding every bit as great as before with their new lead singer Colin Young! At times, there's maybe even more of a soul vibe here than before – and Young's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the Unipak cover, with a small cutout hole and price sticker remnants.)
Delmark, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $59.99
Rough-edged blues from the west side of Chicago – a stone classic from the mighty Magic Sam – a player who was taken from us all too soon! On the west side, they mix plenty of soul in with their blues – and you can definitely hear that on this stone smoker – a record that ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue and white 7 West Grand pressing. Cover has surface wear and light aging.)
Roy Brown —
Good Rocking Tonight – Legendary Recordings Vol 2 – 1947 to 1954 ... LP Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Although Roy Brown had a slightly softer edge than some of his R&B contemporaries – he could definitely rock and wail when he wanted to, as you'll hear on this set! The set does good job of digging through Roy's work from the late 40s and early 50s, pulling together 15 tracks that mix ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tamla, 1967. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Fantastic soul duets between Marvin & Tammi Terrell – a landmark pair in 60s soul music, and easily one of the best male/female duos in pop music ever! Marvin and Tammi have a way of singing together that makes you feel like they're speaking the tunes, not singing them – a personal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & brown label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout notch.)
King, 1966. Near Mint- ... $19.99
James Brown, proud and loud – a smoking 60s album that provides a great link between his earlier styles and his freer roots – with a brilliant blend of funk, soul, and a touch of raw R&B! Given the power of The Godfather at this point, there's no denying that even the older cuts ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great 80s French pressing!)
Deee-Lite —
World Clique ... LP Elektra/Get On Down, 1990. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
There's never been a better bit of pop throwaway dancefloor fodder ever! Sure, these guys were blaring out of every cheap radio at the time, and it was just about impossible to walk into a shopping mall without hearing "Groove Is In The Heart" for about 5 years after the album came out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available World Clique (2CD expanded edition) ... CD 16.99
Apple & The Three Oranges —
Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 (with download) ... LP Now Again, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $18.99 19.99
A funky treasure trove from Apple & The Three Oranges – a group we hardly know at all, but who really blow us away with the cuts on this collection! The groove is plenty hard right from the get-go – the best of the funky 45 underground of the early 70s – which means that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Includes download.)
Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 ... CD 7.99
Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 ... LP 24.99
Various —
Cold Heat – Heavy Funk Rarities 1968-1974 Vol 1 ... LP Now Again/Stones Throw, Late 1960s/Early 1970s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $25.99 29.99
A now-legendary compilation – an early effort to reissue funk on the Stones Throw label – and a set that virtually gave birth to all the fantastic projects they've done under the Now Again banner over the years! Compiler Egon has gone through a range of rare singles, masters, and demos ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
McNeal & Niles —
Thrust ... LP Tinker Too/We Are Busy Bodies (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
An incredible bit of electric funk from the hinterlands of Ohio – an obscure album that hardly saw the light of day back in the 70s, making its first national debut in this excellent reissue! The sound of the set is incredible – moody Fender Rhodes, Arp, moog, and organ over bass and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alicia Bridges —
Alicia Bridges ... LP Polydor, 1978. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Heaven 17 —
How Men Are ... LP Arista/Virgin, 1984. Very Good+ ... $5.99
The last moment of greatness from Heaven 17 – and a set that continues the trend towards more soulful expression the group began with their previous record! This time around, the production is warmly touched with many soul-based elements that nicely offset the colder electro pop of their ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a hype sticker, some ring & edge wear, cut corner.)
Dee Dee Sharp —
Dee Dee Sharp – Cameo/Cameo/London (UK), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A nice little collection of Dee Dee Sharp's early 60s sides for the Cameo label – issued here in a well-done UK package – noteworthy because it's one of the few legit reissues of Dee Dee's work over the years, issued for the UK Northern Soul market, who were always huge fans of her work! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has minimal wear and is very lightly bent at the top right corner.)
Donald Byrd & 125th Street, NYC —
Love Byrd ... LP Elektra, 1981. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A sweet funky 80s set from trumpeter Donald Byrd – a record done after his 70s run at Blue Note with producer Larry Mizell, but in a groove that's equally great in its own sort of way! Isaac Hayes is the producer on the set, and also plays a lot of Fender Rhodes, plus piano, vibes, and ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Textured cover has a drip stain and light surface wear.)
Howlin Wolf —
More Real Folk Blues ... LP Chess, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A much earlier set of tracks than the first volume of Real Folk Blues from Howlin Wolf – mostly material recorded in the mid 50s, both in Chicago and Memphis – all with a really nitty gritty sort of feel! There's a rough and rootsy mode going on here – one that has Wolf's raspy ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s French blue fade label pressing. Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the edges.)
Bo Diddley —
16 All Time Greatest Hits ... LP Checker, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
If it were up to us, every song Bo recorded would have been a hit – because they're all so great! This album does a pretty good job of sorting out the best numbers, though – picking 16 tracks from his all-great albums for Chess – with a focus on the tightest and most groove-heavy ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s checker piece label pressing. Cover has some surface wear and aging.)
Percy Sledge —
When A Man Loves A Woman ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A stone classic from Percy Sledge – and a set that really put southern soul on the map! Along with the familiar title hit – one of those tunes you'll recognize instantly – the album's a treasure trove of deep soul numbers – done under the supervision of Quin Ivy, in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Includes the Atlantic inner sleeve. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Lakeside —
Fantastic Voyage ... LP Solar, 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
A crowning achievement from Lakeside – one of the key albums to link Ohio funk roots with a smoother LA groove – all served up in a way that had limitless influence for years to come! Bass is definitely at the head of these arrangements, but there's plenty of great guitar too – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some light edge wear.)
Various —
Shouters – Roots Of Rock N Roll Vol 9 ... LP Savoy, Late 40s/1950s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A heavy dig through the vaults of Savoy Records – with great material by Nappy Brown, Chicago Carl Davis, Eddie Mack, H-Bomb Ferguson, and Gatemouth Moore! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has a cutout notch.)
George Benson —
Livin' Inside Your Love ... LP Warner, 1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Webster Lewis —
Give Me Some Emotion – The Epic Anthology 1976 to 1981 ... LP Epic/Expansion (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
The hands of Webster Lewis are on a classic Fender Rhodes on the cover – and you'll hear plenty of that instrument on this collection, along with all the other many keyboards that Lewis can handle so well! Webster started out as a straighter jazzman in his early years, but by the time of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donna Summer —
Love To Love You Baby ... LP Oasis/Casablanca, 1975. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of the first great moments of the Munich disco scene of the 70s – an electric batch of soul served up in support of Donna Summer's landmark title hit! The set features the full 16 minute version of "Love To Love You Baby" – done as a monumental suite that dips, turns, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and is bent a bit at the edges and front panel.)
David Ruffin —
Who I Am ... LP Motown, 1975. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
David Ruffin at the height of his solo powers – working in that mature mix of soul and strings that made him one of the more sophisticated Motown talents of the time! The set's produced and arranged by Van McCoy – at a level that's maybe more Philly soul than the Detroit sounds of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is nice.)
BT Express —
Energy To Burn ... LP Columbia/Roadshow, 1976. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A killer set that's extremely well-titled – as BT Express were one of the hottest ensemble funk acts of their time! The groove here is definitely aimed at a more disco-oriented dancefloor than before – but the overall sound is plenty funky enough for our ears – thanks to some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, some aging, and some peeled spots and remnants from index label removal at the top right corner.)
Rufus & Chaka Khan —
Street Player ... LP ABC, 1978. Very Good- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Stunning work from Rufus & Chaka Khan – still very much at the height of their powers on this late 70s release – and still doing things at a level that nobody else can touch! The blend of jazz and soul is completely sublime – given a bit of extra help on arrangements by Clare ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Street Player ... CD 10.99(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Jose Feliciano —
Alive Alive O! ... LP RCA, 1969. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful little live album from Jose Feliciano – recorded in London at the end of the 60s, with a sound that's often more stripped down than his studio work of the time! Jose's on vocals and guitar, backed by only a bit of bass and percussion – so the record's almost got the ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
Nolan Strong & The Diablos —
Mind Over Matter ... LP Fortune, Mid 50s. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
Classic Detroit doo wop, by a group led by one of the most amazing voices in the business! Lots of the classics are here, with a dozen tracks in all, including "Mind Over Matter", "Village Of Love", "Welcome", "Al Coochie", "Harriette It's You", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed! Likely a 70s pressing. Cover has a small bump in one corner, but is great overall.)
SOUL —
What Is It ... LP BGP (UK), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Quite possibly the best album ever from this fantastic funky combo! The band grooves hard and funky – with incredible drum work from Paul Stubblefield, tasty guitar from Walter Winston, and some famous funky flute and sax work from Gus Hawkins. Tracks on the album are rough and raw – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Denise McCann —
Tattoo Man ... LP Butterfly, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, heavy edge wear, and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Muddy Waters —
At Newport 1960 ... LP Chess, 1960. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Muddy Waters makes a classic appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival – playing a folksy set of blues in the years before the festival had turned more strongly towards that sort of music! The performance is surprisingly well-recorded – at a level that's similar to Waters' earlier studio ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram German Speakers Corner pressing. Includes the Speakers Corner catalog insert.)
Domenic Troiano —
Tricky ... LP Mercury, 1973. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Martin Circus —
Martin Circus ... LP Prelude, 1979. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Excellent underground disco with a groovy French touch! The cover's a bit campy, but the record's got plenty of nice keyboard work, and offsets the coldness of the keys with some soaring strings and warm basslines. The standout cut is "Disco Circus", a 14 minute romp that's pretty darn ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear, light ring wear.)
Strikers —
Strikers ... LP Prelude, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Classic album of NY club grooves, including their big hit "Body Music", mixed here by Francois Kevorkian and Larry Levan. Unlike a lot of groups on Prelude, these guys didn't seem to cut a whole lot of singles or LPs, but like a lot of the Prelude stable, this album's filled with catchy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has large letters in marker on both sides and writing in pen. Labels have some pen.)
Aalon —
Cream City ... LP Arista, 1977. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet modern soul with a sound that would get picked up on years later by the LA G-Funk scene. The album's produced by War's Far Out production team – and it's got a smooth sound that's mixed with moogy keyboards and compressed instrumentation on the best cuts. Some tracks are a bit too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, some ring and edge wear, small sticker spot, some pen on both sides, bent corners, and small center split in the spine.)
James Cotton —
James Cotton Blues Band ... LP Verve, 1967. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Chicago blues, but plenty darn funky – recorded with a sharpness and tightness that shows a strong soul-based influence in the second-generation electric work of James Cotton's generation! The core group here features James on harmonica and vocals – backed by piano, guitar, bass, and ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has minimal wear and aging is nice overall.)
O'Jays —
Ship Ahoy ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A pivotal album from The O'Jays – and an undeniable Philly classic! The record was the third the group cut for the Philadelphia International label – but it was really the first one that pushed their strong righteous soul agenda, sort of a mix of message-oriented lyrics and heavy soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface and edge wear.)
Al Jarreau —
We Got By ... LP Warner, 1975. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Al's first major label record – cut when he was an emerging soul jazz vocalist, but before he'd gone totally over the top in super-slick hit mode. The album's got a good 70s LA jazzy backing, with guests like Dave Grusin, Arthur Adams, and Larry Bunker keeping the music moving at a nice pace. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Toney Lee —
Teaser ... LP Critique, 1986. Sealed ... $19.99
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(Still sealed, with a cut corner and large hype sticker.)
Sonny Boy Williamson —
More Real Folk Blues ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Classic blues harp and raw vocals from Sonny Boy Williamson – material recorded for Chess during the early 60s, and issued after his death, with a title that's certainly designed to catch the attention of the college kids looking for the "real" thing! The work here is really great ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s Original Chess Masters pressing.)
Billy Larkin & The Delegates —
Blue Lights ... LP Aura, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An excellent early album by organ player Billy Larkin, and his first version of the Delegates, which included drummer Mel Brown. As an added bonus, the great tenor player Clifford Scott joins them on most of the tracks here, and the recording is one of his best sessions away from Bill Dogget. The ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing, with deep groove. A nice copy!)
Various —
Jerry Blavat Presents For Lovers Only Vol 2 ... LP Lost-Nite, Late 1950s/1960s/Early 1970s. Very Good ... $4.99
Includes songs by Moonglows, Dion & The Belmonts, Clovers, Rivieras, Embers, Keytones, Velours, and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light surface wear and aging.)
Pilgrim Travelers Featuring Lou Rawls —
Stand Up & Testify! ... LP Solid Smoke, 1950s. Very Good ... $6.99
Various —
Pure Wicked Tune – Rare Groove Blues Dances & House Parties 1985 to 1992 ... LP Death Is Not The End (UK), Late 1980s/Early 1990s. New Copy ... $22.99 26.99
A mysterious batch of funk and soul from tapes that were originally played at London clubs and parties in the late 80s and early 90s – the key years of the rare groove scene, which is represented here by a fantastic assortment of obscure grooves from the 70s! The presentation is different ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ray & His Court —
Ray & His Court ... LP Sound Triangle/On High, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 34.99
Some of the tightest funky 70s jamming ever – a lost gem from Ray & His Musical Court, a group that perfectly fuses JB/Horny Horns funk with beat-heavy Afro-Cuban groove! Ray and the group are one of the more obscure funky combos of the era, and it's a damn shame, because the group's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tom Clay —
What The World Needs Now Is Love ... LP MoWest, 1971. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A pretty compelling record issued on Motown's MoWest subsidiary. Tom Clay creates these groovy tracks that mix popular soul instrumentals (arranged by Gene Page and Artie Butler) with recitations that have a very righteous political feel. The single on the record, "What The World Needs ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, aging, and is bent a bit with staple holes at the top left corner.)
Le Pamplemousse —
Sweet Magic ... LP AVI, 1978. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
Moogy keyboards, disco grooves, and sweet female vocals make this a classic session from the Rinder & Lewis team – and the album's a lot better than you might think from the silly name of the group or the throwaway disco cover on the front! The keyboards really drive the album, hitting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cut corner.)
Chuck Berry —
St Louis To Liverpool ... LP Chess, 1964. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Almost all original tunes from Chuck Berry – and a lot more St Louis than Liverpool! LP, Vinyl record album
(80s blue label pressing in a barcode cover. Cover has light surface wear, some edge wear, and is lightly bent at the edges.)
Chuck Berry —
More Rock N Roll Rarities From The Golden Era Of Chess Records ... LP Chess/MCA, Mid 50s-Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(80s issue. Cover has a cutout notch and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Various —
All Day Thumb Sucker ... LP Blue Thumb, 1970. Very Good ... $4.99
David Bowie —
Changes One ... LP RCA, 1976. Very Good ... $14.99
Almost a "greatest hit" of "greatest hits" collection – given the importance of this album to the David Bowie catalog! Sure, it compiles tracks from other releases – but it also was the album that gave the world the killer cut "John I'm Only Dancing" ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Changes One (180 gram pressing) ... LP 22.99(Black label pressing, AFL1 -1732. Cover has a mostly split spine, and some light wear.)
Aretha Franklin —
Unforgettable – A Tribute To Dinah Washington ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
An early moment of vocal strength from Aretha Franklin – a set in which she takes on the music of the recently-departed Dinah Washington, and really transforms it into her own! If you know other Aretha records on Columbia, you'll know that the label did a great job of opening up the jazzier ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear, bumped corners.)
Chuck Berry —
New Juke Box Hits ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
As with many of the Chuck Berry full LPs for Chess, this one's filled with some great obscure material that always gets eclipsed by Chuck's big hits. Despite the idea that these would be "new jukebox hits", the material has an approach that was probably a bit too hard for radio, but that' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing in a barcode cover, with an X imprint at the bottom right corner.)
Curtis Mayfield —
There's No Place Like America Today (turquoise vinyl pressing) ... LP Curtom/Rhino, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 26.99
A great album by Curtis Mayfield – filled with some excellent lesser-known gems! There's No Place Like America was Curtis' scathing testament to the State Of The Union – and it's got a hip political tone that's right up there with the best of his early 70s songwriting – perhaps ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donny Hathaway —
Donny Hathaway Collection (purple vinyl pressing) ... LP Atlantic, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $36.99 39.99
Pure genius from Donny Hathaway – a 70s soul giant who burned brightly for just a few years, then was taken away from us all too soon! In our book, Donny is every bit a giant of the decade as Marvin Gaye or Curtis Mayfield – and you'll hear work here that easily matches the best of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
David Bowie —
Changes One (180 gram pressing) ... LP RCA/Parlophone, 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 26.99
Almost a "greatest hit" of "greatest hits" collection – given the importance of this album to the David Bowie catalog! Sure, it compiles tracks from other releases – but it also was the album that gave the world the killer cut "John I'm Only Dancing" ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Changes One ... LP 14.99
Pepsi & Shirlie —
All Right Now (US Pressing) ... LP Polydor, 1987. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has light wear.)
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak) —
Evening With Silk Sonic ... LP Atlantic, 2021. New Copy ... $25.99 28.99
Two contemporary soul giants – coming together in a set that's even better as a whole than their work apart! As you might guess from the name, Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak are going for a classic old school style working together as Silk Sonic – soul music that's heavy on both 70s ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Curtis Mayfield —
Superfly (2LP deluxe edition) ... LP Curtom/Run Out Groove, 1972. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $36.99 39.99
Curtis Mayfield's lasting classic – and an album that the world will remember forever! Apart from being his hugely successful entry into the blacksploitation soundtrack field, this album's also a monster set of grooves that includes some of Curtis' funkiest work ever – a record that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Superfly (die-cut gatefold cover) ... LP 36.99(Individually numbered limited edition pressing – with poster and slipmat!)
Bee Gees, Tavares, Yvonne Elliman, & Others —
Saturday Night Fever ... LP RSO, 1977. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
Yes, it was a mega-hit – and yes, it was one of those records that everyone who lived through the 70s seemed to own at one time – but after all these decades, you can't deny the power of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack – especially for the way that it mixed club soul classics ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Saturday Night Fever ... CD 4.99(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has light surface wear.)
Chi-Lites —
Heavenly Body ... LP Chi Sound, 1980. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Really sweet later work from The Chi Lites – proof that the group were still going strong long after their initial chart hits! The sound here is less Brunswick Chicago soul than before – and the group step along in warm and sophisticated backings that sparkle in the best Chi-Sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear, cutout notch.)
Time —
Ice Cream Castle ... LP Warner, 1984. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Classic! Tight modern funk, with Jesse Johnson and crew keeping things in the great Prince Minneapolis pop-funk sound, including some nice dance numbers like "Jungle Love" and "The Bird" – and Morris just being Morris on cuts like "My Drawers", "Chili ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A great copy!)
Lou Rawls —
Black & Blue ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good ... $6.99
Quite possibly the first truly great Lou Rawls album for Capitol – an all-out swinging jazz session done with arrangements by Onzy Matthews, in a mode that firmly helped put the Lou Rawls sound on the map! The tracks are mostly older numbers from a long lineage of blues and R&B – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has clear tape on the top & bottom seams, small spine split, light wear & aging.)
Ashford & Simpson —
Is It Still Good To Ya ... LP Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Ashford & Simpson don't need to ask at this point – their in full 70s soul stride here, and it's not good, it's great! By this point in the late 70s, Nick and Valerie are firmly holding the foreground as artists in their own right after many years of acting as songwriters for other soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp and is nice.)
Gloria Gaynor —
Love Tracks ... LP Polydor, 1979. Very Good ... $3.99
THE lasting classic from Gloria Gaynor – the record that contains her tremendous hit "I Will Survive", and a great batch of disco grooves overall! The album's got a simple, honest sort of approach, despite its release in an era of overblown dancefloor sets – and arranger ... (Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Roy Milton —
Great Roy Milton – Roots Of Rock Vol 1 ... LP Kent, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
An obscure late 60s session that has R&B genius Roy Milton fronting a small group led by Johnny Otis, and featuring a young Shuggie Otis on guitar! The set's packaged in a "roots of rock" sleeve to cash in on the kids, but it's a pretty nice little set with a stoner R&B sound. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label United pressing.)
Jerry Butler —
Ice On Ice ... LP Mercury, 1969. Very Good ... $5.99
Killer stuff – as Jerry's getting the full early Philly treatment here, with arrangements by Thom Bell, Bobby Martin, and Roland Chambers, and production by a young Gamble and Huff! The sound isn't nearly as icy as the old Vee Jay days – but that's fine with us, as Jerry is nice and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Rudy Ray Moore —
This P*ssy Belongs To Me – The Second Rudy Ray Moore Album ... LP Kent, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Rudy Ray Moore's second album, and almost hipper than the first – thanks to some key musical backings from The Fillmore St Soul Rebellion! The vibe here is as rough and raw as you'd expect – a no-holds-barred version of party records, with Rudy using plenty of language hardly heard ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label Comedian Series pressing. Cover has light ring impression.)
Impressions & Jerry Butler —
Vintage Years ... LP Sire, Mid 60s/1976. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Nifty 2LP set that brings together a motherlode of the Impressions' best material from their ABC years – plus some of Jerry Butler's nice solo material for Mercury from the same time, and a few Curtis cuts from the early 70s. Too much to mention here, but titles include "Keep On ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy with a cutout notch.)
Jr Walker & The All Stars —
Jr Walker & The All Stars Play Shotgun ... LP SOUL, 1965. Sealed ... $16.99
One of the all-time classics from Jr Walker & The All Stars – key proof that Motown could groove even when nobody was laying down vocals! As you might guess from the title, the album features the group's huge hit "Shotgun", plus lots of other cool funky little tracks like " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited RSD issue on 150 gram vinyl, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Hunt's Determination —
This Is Determination Problems (original pressing) ... LP Ear Wax/Wonderland, 1978. Sealed ... $8.99
An obscure little funky group from Flint, Michigan, one with a tight ensemble sound that's very much in the Earth Wind & Fire mode – complete with a really great horn section, plenty of bass-heavy grooves a the bottom, and a relatively spiritual feel that comes through strongly on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy.)
Michael Jackson —
Bad ... LP Epic, 1987. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
The third great album in the trilogy that includes Off The Wall and Thriller – and a set that still has Michael Jackson running strong at the height of his solo powers! Quincy Jones is still at the helm, and Michael more than proves that he can still come up with a pop tune without going too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bad ... CD 2.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is great!)
O'Jays —
When Will I See You Again ... LP Philadelphia International, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Incredible work from The O'Jays – and the kind of record that shows that they never lost their touch! The set sparkles beautifully from the very first note – and the trio hit a warm, smooth groove that's a perfect summation of later Philly at its best – still tuned for the clubs ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
O'Jays —
So Full Of Love ... LP Philadelphia International, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A masterpiece of modern soul that shows The O'Jays working in a style that would become their dominant mode for the next decade – not as upbeat and club-oriented as in the mid 70s years, with a sweet, sophisticated modern soul approach that really let the group grow stylistically. Mellow ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
O'Jays —
My Favorite Person ... LP Philadelphia International, 1982. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Although they didn't have as big of chart success as in earlier years, the O'Jays managed to do alright as the 80s moved in on them. Their sweet vocal style was a perfect match for Philly International's move to more modern soul production, and this album has them nicely set up by McFadden & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Don Blackman —
Don Blackman ... LP GRP, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A jazz funk masterpiece, and THE record by the legendary Don Blackman – the only one issued under his own name for many many years, and a famous little set that's been sampled endlessly over the years, and for good reason! The vibe here is one that's barely been matched again – a blend ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Don Blackman ... CD 16.99(Original pressing with Sterling stamp. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, cut corner, thin stain at the spine, some wear at the bottom left edge with some peeling in back, and is bent at the top right corner.)
Barry White —
Can't Get Enough ... LP 20th Century, 1974. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Can't get enough of Barry White at this key point in his career – a time when he was stepping from the shadows as one of the most sensuous soul stars of the 70s! The album's a near-perfect effort throughout – a great blend of the soaring strings and funkier rhythms that always made ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Major Harris —
My Way ... LP Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Far and above the best album by sweet soul vocalist Major Harris! Harris had knocked around for years in vocal groups during the 60s, and had even sung for a bit with The Delfonics in the early 70s – but this album is his crowning achievement, a landmark of sweet Philly soul with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
Taj Mahal —
Giant Step/Columbia, 1969. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Dakota Staton —
Late Late Show ... LP Capitol, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A Capitol classic from Dakota Staton – and the record that made her a real leading lady at the label in the years before Nancy Wilson's rise! The set's got a wonderfully laidback feel that's in keeping with the title, yet it also swings nicely too – kind of a new level of soul in jazz ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s yellow label pressing. Cover has light ring wear.)
Tower Of Power —
Bump City ... LP Warner, 1972. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Tower Of Power move down to Memphis for the recording of this great second album – and almost pick up a bit of Stax Records vibe in the process! The Memphis location is a key hint to the groove going on down here – a sound that's steeped in southern elements, even though the group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. A great copy!)
Mandrill —
Mandrill ... LP Polydor, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A masterpiece of freeform funk from Mandrill – New York group at the start of the 70s, but one who work here with the best longform jamming styles of the Bay Area scene! The combo draw equal influence from jazz, funk, soul, and Latin – using all elements in a unique hybrid that's all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the Polydor inner sleeve. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
P-Vine (Japan), Mid 1970s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Wonderful work from this obscure funky group – a combo who hailed from Indy, only issued two albums back in the 70s, but also left behind this wicked batch of unissued cuts that were recorded up in Chicago! The group have a vibe that's every bit as great as their warmly collaborative look on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dominoes —
Dominoes Featuring Clyde McPhatter Vol 2 – 18 Hits ... LP King, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Yellow label Highland Music pressing. Cover is bumped and lightly bent at the top corners.)
Harvey Mandel & Others —
Get Off In Chicago ... LP Ovation, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $16.99
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(Cover has a cutout hole, split top seam, and a small blemish in front.)
Jamaaladeen Tacuma —
Show Stopper ... LP Gramavision, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Foxy —
Get Off ... LP Dash, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A pretty catchy bit of Miami club from the late 70s! The group's got a strong acoustic sound underpinning their grooves – with some excellent percussion underneath the best tracks, and some vocals that almost hit a scatting harmony range that reminds us of Side Effect or the LA Boppers. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later pressing with flying geese labels. Cover has some edge wear and light marks from sticker and index label removal.)
Average White Band —
Soul Searching ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Sublime mid 70s work from The Average White Band – and a record that really has the group deepening their groove a bit – moving past the heavier funk of their roots, into some mellower grooves that are totally great! There's a great undercurrent of jazz in some of the playing here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a large name and some writing in pen in front.)
Apple & The Three Oranges —
Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 ... LP Now Again, Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $24.99
A funky treasure trove from Apple & The Three Oranges – a group we hardly know at all, but who really blow us away with the cuts on this collection! The groove is plenty hard right from the get-go – the best of the funky 45 underground of the early 70s – which means that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Includes the booklet. Cover has bumped corners and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 ... CD 7.99
Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 (with download) ... LP 18.99
Bo Diddley —
Got My Own Bag Of Tricks ... LP Chess, Late 50s/1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
A nice little collection of Bo Diddley's earlier work for Chess – put together in the early 70s, when Bo was in his Black Gladiator phase, as pictured on the cover – but featuring the rawer, rougher grooves of his initial recordings in the late 50s and early 60s! The Bo Diddley groove ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(French pressing with blue fade labels in a gatefold cover, with a small center split in the top seam.)
Prince —
Gold Experience (EU pressing) ... LP Warner, 1995. Near Mint- 2LP ... $399.99
A great return to form for Prince – even though at the time, we all had to refer to him with an unpronounceable symbol! There's a lean, funky vibe to most of the record – almost a step back to the unified group approach of his mid 80s classics – and even though a few sonic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Gold Experience ... CD 5.99(Original EU pressing with Alsdorf stamp. Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has lightly bent corners and some remnants from the hype sticker.)
Herbie Mann —
Surprises ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A record that's full of many surprises – one of which is the sweet lead vocals of Cissy Houston! Houston works here in a style that merges nicely with the jazzy currents of Herbie Mann – at a level that's different than other soul/fusion sets of the time – like work on CTI or ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, bumped corners, thin stain at the spine, and a yellowed sticker spot.)
Nina Simone —
Finest Of Nina Simone – I Loves You Porgy (aka Jazz As Played In An Exclusive Side Street Club) ... LP Bethlehem, Early 60s. Sealed ... $29.99
A classic set of early jazz recordings by Nina Simone – one of her first albums ever, but already with an approach that's quite different from other singers of the time! Nina's singing a fair bit of standards here, but she brings a deeply personal approach to the material – inflecting ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing, still sealed with a cutout hole.)
Fred Karlin/Motown, 1980. Sealed ... $6.99
There's a surprising amount of Motown material on here for a James Coburn/Shirley MacLaine film! Includes "There's More Where That Came From" and "Take Me Away" by The Temptations, "And So It Begins" and "Turn Up The Music" by Syreeta, "Bass ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch and a hole from price sticker removal.)
Prince —
3121 ... LP Universal, 2006. Sealed 2LP ... $29.99
A strong effort from the mid 00s revitalized Prince – one that doesn't approach the greatness of the best material, but a graceful and consistent gem nonetheless! As it was done on his big ol' comeback album, Musicology, Prince takes strides to revisit his classic styles on the different ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available 3121 ... CD 2.99(Limited purple vinyl pressing from 2019, still sealed with hype sticker.)
