Soul — In Stock — Vinyl
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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Wand, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Obscure southern soul material by Joe Jeffrey, recorded around his big title hit "Pledge Of Love", and recorded in Cleveland and in Memphis (the latter session with Chips Moman). The album's got a great version of The Impressions' "It's All Right", plus the tracks "Hey Hey ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Palomar, 1965. Very Good- ... $11.99
A damn great little record – a small label indie side, but a set that had an unusually strong influence on vocal jazz in the 60s – really setting a new standard for the generation to come! Marv swings things with a hip, sophisticated style – shaking off some of the excesses of ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has surface wear & aging, edge wear.)
Ambient Sound, 1982. Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, some wear and aging, and an X in marker at the top left.)
Relic/Beltone, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Titles include the sublime "My True Story" – plus "When I Was Single", "Never Never", "Hurry Back", "Johnny Never Knew", "Rain", "These Golden Rings", and "Hully Gully Callin Time". LP, Vinyl record album
(In the forest green cover, with light wear.)
Sunset, 1968. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Jive, 2002. Very Good+ ... $1.99
With Jadakiss. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Howard Johnson —
Keepin' Love New ... LP A&M, 1982. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Warmly grooving vocal work from Howard Johnson – one of the few albums the singer cut under his own name, and a sparkling gem from the 80s groove scene! Howard's got a style that really sets the stage for some of the bigger singers of his time – a sound that's mature, yet still very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the spine and bottom right corner.)
A&M, 1982. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
A&M, 1986. Sealed (pic cover)... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed in clean shrink. Cover is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
United Artists, 1962. Very Good ... $33.99
Early work from this great pre-Motown Barry Gordy protege – a surprisingly nice album of spiritual songs! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original white label promo! Cover is very nice – and record is nice and clean.)
United Artists, 1960. Very Good ... $11.99 28.99
Early Detroit soul – the second LP by the great Marv Johnson, one of the first talents to be supervised by a young Berry Gordy! In fact, it could be said that everything Berry put into his work with Marv led to the formation of Motown – as Marv's mixture of smooth vocals and swinging ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split bottom seam with printed clear tape, small top seam split, light surface wear & aging.)
Savoy, 1982. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Hi Records, 1978. Very Good ... $4.99
A different sound than usual for Syl Johnson – but a record that still has loads of those amazing vocals we love from Syl! The style's mostly modern soul – with a tightness that's different from the grit of earlier Johnson albums – that mode in which other singers of the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, edge wear, little corner bend.)
ALA, 1982. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Island, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
A classic disco stormer from Grace Jones – recorded at Sigma Sound with a real Philly groove, thanks to arrangements from John Monster Davis – and produced with a full, soaring sound from the legendary Tom Moulton! The set may well be Grace's true club classic from the late 70s – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light ring & edge wear.)
Grace Jones —
Inside Story ... LP Manhattan, 1986. Near Mint- ... $8.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Sussex, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $13.99
A strange little film with a western motif – starring Bill Cosby, Leif Erikson, and Yaphet Kotto! Fortunately, Quincy Jones was the musical supervisor – so the tracks are hip enough in the best parts – a bit rootsy at times, but with a 70s soul approach that keeps things real. ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA (Japan), 1974. Near Mint- ... $11.99 16.99
A fantastic record from singer Salena Jones – recorded in the UK with backings by Brit Easy maestro Johnny Cameron, and a sweet electric groove that really makes the album sparkle! The record's similar to some of Shirley Bassey's work with Johnny Harris – in that it features familiar ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – RCA 6303. Cover has some light aging, but is nice overall.)
A&M/CTI, 1968. Sealed ... $4.99
Fantastic work from Tamiko Jones – one of the more enigmatic soul singers of her generation! Tamiko could always handle a number of styles – and on this set, she moves between jazz and deep soul, working through a set of tracks that were recorded at either Sam Phillips in Memphis, or ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent EU reissue on Pleasure For Music, still sealed!)
Paradise, 1979. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Decca/MCA, 1940s. Very Good ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear & aging.)
Fred Karlin, Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry, & Others —
Leadbelly – Original Soundtrack ... LP ABC, 1976. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Bluesy soundtrack for this 70s film based on the life of Huddie Ledbetter – aka Leadbelly – featuring guitar by Brownie, harmonica by Sonny, and vocals by Hitide Harris in the place of Leadbelly. Art Evans also sings some vocals as Blind Lemon Jefferson – and the tracks are ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, corner bend.)
Jay Boy (UK), Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has unglued seams and is bent a bit at the spine and corners.)
Sunshine Sound, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
Plenty to party with here – snapping Miami grooves from KC and the band – still very much in a classic 70s mode! There's a bit more strings here than before, and almost more emphasis on lyrics – even though those are still pretty repetitive, the sort of chants that KC always got ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
TK, 1978. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Classic 70s work from KC & The Sunshine Band – a record that's not as hit-heavy as previous efforts, but still a plenty great set that's filled with catchy dancefloor funk! KC's clearly feeling the heat of the disco fire he helped to ignite a few years before – and there's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch, and is great overall!)
Virgin, 1999. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
Atlantic, 1966. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Classic New Orleans soul from Chris Kenner – and just about the only 60s album issued under his name! Chris was one of the first New Orleans artists to veer into the funkier side of the spectrum – and here, he's working on a batch of all-original, chunky bottomed-tracks – filled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono Japanese pressing, includes obi and insert.)
Century, 1976. Sealed Gatefold ... $4.99 9.99
Brut, 1973. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Chaka Khan —
Chaka ... LP Warner, 1978. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The very first solo album from Chaka Khan – recorded after a great 70s run in Rufus, and an instant-classic that showed the world that she might be an even more amazing artist on her own! All those fantastic vocals from the previous albums with Rufus seem to get even more center stage action ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Sire/Ze, 1982. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Ha! This one really takes us back! The set was a massive breakthrough for August Darnell – one of his biggest hits since his day with Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, with an equally appealing approach to the dancefloor. Tracks mix early 80s New York club styles with Darnell's mad ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Airwave, 1983. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
ABC, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
BB King hips up his groove a bit here – picking up some of the crossover soul and rock touches used by contemporaries over at Chess/Cadet, and expanding his sound with a range of guests that include Leon Russell, Joe Walsh, and Carole King! Despite the presence of these bigger names, the set' ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with Artisan etch. Cover has some surface wear & aging.)
MCA, 1988. Near Mint- ... $14.99
ABC, 1965. Very Good+ ... $11.99
An excellent set by BB King – one of his best from the 60s, and a smoking live set recorded at Chicago's legendary Regal Theatre! The enthusiasm at the venue shows that BB's Memphis-honed style is a perfect fit for the electrified Chicago sound of the 60s – and the recording really ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s blue rainbow label MCA pressing in a barcode cover. Cover has some wear and aging, light stain and wrinkling at the spine, tiny blemish spots, and a small portion torn off the back paste-on at the top right corner.)
ABC, 1971. Very Good+ ... $39.99
BB King live at the Cook County Jail in Chicago – and given the amount of great live shows going on in the institution during the early 70s, the jail must have been one hell of a place to be incarcerated! This classic features BB King entertaining the prisoners with a wickedly sharp blues ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing in the textured cover.)
Kent, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A nice little live set from BB – rawer than some of his studio work at the time, and with a bit freer playing. Titles include "Please Love Me", "Sweet Little Angel", "Let Me Love You", "Rock Me Baby", "3 O'Clock Blues", and "Woke Up This ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label United pressing. Cover has light wear and partially split seams.)
Atco, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Ok, so you might be sick of hearing "Stand By Me" over and over on oldies stations, but Ben's one of the greatest soul singers of the 60s, and checking out this greatest hits set, you'll be surprised at how many great songs he sung that you might not know! Nice ones include "That's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing with Warner rim logo.)
Guinness, 1977. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A really obscure album from the legendary 60s soul singer – done for the short-lived Guinness Records label, right around the same time that Ben was coming back a bit on Atlantic! This one's got a rootsier feel – almost in a southern soul mode, with Ben singing in a style that really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, but this is a beautiful copy overall.)
Atco, 1962. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Sublime uptown soul from the great Ben E King – and session that has him paired with a young Claus Ogermann on arrangements! Although later a maestro of the heavy strings, at this point Ogermann's got a great little bounce in his backings – that German-trained use of the electric bass ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan and blue label mono pressing with AT etch – a great copy!)
Evelyn King —
Get Loose ... LP RCA, 1982. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet electric soul from Evelyn King – and a set that features lots of contributions from a young Kashif! Kashif both wrote some of the songs, and plays keyboards on the record – helping to give King that tightly focused sound that would really be her strongest suit in the early 80s! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Creed, 1963. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Features the original address from the March on Washington from August 28, 1963. Includes speeches by King, plus Whitney Young and Roy Wilkins. (Spoken Word, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(20th Century Fox pressing.)
Black America/Buddah, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A strong, if un-dated, speech by Dr King – one that breaks down the history of integration and race relations in America – offering extreme insights on all points, of the sort that really gets at the power of his word back in the 60s. (Spoken Word, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, some small stained spots at the bottom, frayed portion at the top seam, small dent at the opening, and some splitting in the bottom seam.)
Prestige, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Excellent work from the short time that saxophonist King Curtis recorded for Prestige records – mostly on their R&B-tinged Tru-Sound label! Players include Paul Griffin on piano, Billy Butler on guitar, and Jack McDuff on Hammond! (Jazz, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s green label pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Konduko, 1979. Near Mint- ... $79.99
A great bit of island funk from one of the grooviest artists to record for the TK family of labels in the 70s! Titles include "Fire Keep On Burning", "Get On Down", "That Funky Groove", "Move & Groove", and "Baboo". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a great copy!)
Malaco, 1979. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A standout classic from Fern Kinney – and a set that not only marked a big moment of evolution for southern soul, but also for the Mississippi scene as well! The set was recorded at the Malaco studios in Jackson, but has a vibe that's much closer to some of the TK Records material from Miami ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Groove Me (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99(White label promo. Cover has a cutout notch and some light peeling in ring-form on both sides.)
Arista (UK), 1989. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light ring impressions and is lightly bent at the bottom right corner.)
Constellation, 1985. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In an MCA sleeve.)
Buddah, 1978. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Gladys Knight steps out on her own – in her very first solo album, after years of recording with The Pips! The change has maybe a bit more focus on Knight's incredible vocals in the lead, but the approach is also strongly similar to the best work with The Pips at the same period – with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese promo pressing, with obi and insert. Vinyl has worn grooves on "We Don't Make Each Other Laugh Anymore" that plays with noise for a few spins. Cover has wear, aging, and is bent at the top right. Obi has some tears and is held with tape.)
Buddah, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. A nice copy.)
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Visions ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet 80s groove from Gladys Knight & The Pips – just the kind of record that shows why the group kept going strong for so many years! The classic approach is still very firmly intact – Gladys' wonderful lead, soaring out over the Pips' warm harmonies – a vocal power that so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Secret Stash, 2015. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
A hell of a live set from Sonny Knight & The Lakers – a record that's twice as long as the group's studio session, and maybe twice as smoking as well! Sonny's an older soul singer from years back, but he's never sounded better than working here with funky backings from The Lakers – ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has lightly bumped corners.)
Polygram, 1986. Sealed ... $4.99 6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed in clean shrink.)
Kool & The Gang —
Live At The Sex Machine ... LP De-Lite, Early 70s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $34.99
Fantastic live stuff from the classic early period of Kool & the Gang! The set swings mightily with a sound that's hardly matched on some of their studio albums, and the band proves that their tightness isn't just a batch of studio tricks as they blow away the crowd at the Sex Machine night ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a nice copy! Vinyl has a short click on side two, but is great overall. Cover has some light wear on the spine.)
New Image, 1988. Very Good ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a spot of faded marker.)
Warner, 1971. Very Good ... $13.99
A real breakthrough in female soul for the 70s – the initial album from Labelle – a set that's very different material than the group were doing on their girl group singles in the 60s! The trio here is legendary – Patti Labelle, Nona Hendryx, and Sarah Dash – three ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE - Vinyl plays with some noise on the first track on each side, but the rest is great. Cover has light wear.)
Patti Labelle —
Patti ... LP CBS, 1985. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Includes "Love Symphony", "Living Double", "Look To The Rainbow", "What Can I Do For You", "If You Don't Know Me By Now", and "Where I Wanna Be". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Patti Labelle —
Patti Labelle (1977) ... LP CBS, 1977. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Patti's first solo album – recorded after splitting with the group Labelle, moving into a more sophisticated Diva soul mode that kept her strong for years to come! The album's pretty great, stepping out into the solo soul realm with terrific footing – and the best tunes have a smoothed ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, small bottom seam split.)
Casablanca, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Casablanca sleeve.)
ABC, 1978. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Malaco, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Latimore was one of those singers who never stopped being great – and even here, on a small release that never got him the fame of his 70s albums, he still sounds wonderful! His voice is sublime – easily one of the most distinct in southern soul, with an ability to be raspy and nasty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Motown, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Lots of production and songs by Brownmark. Titles include "Personal Attention", "Let Me Take You Down", "Love Town", "Find Another Lover", "He's Got A Hold On Me", "Call Me", and the "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" duet with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear and small notations in pen in back.)
Yab Yum/Epic, 1997. Near Mint- ... $11.99
The first album by Laurnea – recorded during a brief stint on Sony, before taking things into her own hands on her own label! The album's got a sound that's a bit more mainstream than her later work, but still pretty darn great – a smoothly soulful approach with some nice jazzy touches ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
Yab Yum/Epic, 1997. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
Ronnie Laws —
Flame ... LP United Artists, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Ronnie Laws at the top of his early game – working in a tight mix of jazz and soul put together with some great help from Wayne Henderson's At Home Productions – very much in the hit style that team was putting out at the time! The work's surprisingly open and hip compared to efforts ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
A 60s LP that compiles Julia's earlier sides for Capitol – a mixture of jump blues, swing, and R&B, recorded with players that include Red Norvo, Benny Carter, Vic Dickenson, and Baby Lovett – all killer work from the early years of the labgel! Titles include "Last Call For ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has some light wear, but this is a great copy overall.)
MGM, 1966. Near Mint- ... $7.99
An overlooked gem from singer Mamie Lee – a vocalist who inhabits the same space between jazz and soul as Nancy Wilson! The album's got a very groovy feel overall – thanks to small combo backing from The Swingmen, a piano trio who backed up Mamie in live appearances, and who really fit ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and some spotty aging.)
AVI, 1982. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Despite the title, this doesn't really seem to be an anthology of Ketty's other work – so much as it is a new set of recordings with a very traditional feel. Ketty's voice is in great form, and the backings are spare and jazzy – with arrangements by Lincoln Mayorga, in a style that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tiny top seam split, and is great overall!)
Polydor (UK), 1987. Near Mint- 2x12" Gatefold (pic cover)... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1987. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A huge breakthrough from Levert – the group's third album, and a record that's filled with some really top-shelf R&B for the time! The tracks are a great transition in soul styles – classic harmony vocal sounds, produced with a slowjam style that's totally great – a bit like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic, 2003. Near Mint- ... $0.99
With Kardinal Offishall. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Regency, 1983. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Casablanca, 1979. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of the more obscure albums on Casablanca from the disco years – but also a pretty decent batch of club tracks with a nice roller disco approach on the best numbers! The track "Disco Symphony" is a strident stormer – over 10 minutes long, and with some vocals by Eddie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear, edge wear, and a promo stamp.)
Lil Mo —
4 Ever (album, album no intro, no rap w/Elektra, 2002. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue vinyl pressing.)
Matra, Early 80s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A nice packaging of Lime's best trashy new wave disco tracks, ripe for your 80s revival: "Angel Eyes", "Come And Get Your Love", "Take It Up", "Your Love", "Babe, We're Gonna Love tonight", "Guilty" and "My Love". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Lina —
It's Alright (Gang Starr remix) (voc, no rap, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Atlantic, 2001. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Produced by DJ Premier. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an stickered Atlantic sleeve, with light wear.)
Pure Gospel, 1989. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Chrysalis, 1981. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A mixture of fusion and soul – with some hard-jamming tracks that bring sometimes brings more of a focus on the groove than the vocals – and other cuts that steer it into a solid pop soul approach! There's a warmth and depth to the production and the songwriting that's a pretty big ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a hype sticker and promo stamp.)
Lipps Inc —
Pucker Up ... LP Casablanca, 1980. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a name in pen, wear, and a promo stamp.)
Tom & Jerry, 1978. Very Good+ ... $3.99
One of a number of disco sessions that were recorded in Europe, then spiced up a bit more in the US – in this case at Sigma Sound, by Tom Moulton. The album's got the hokey disco sound you'd expect from an effort like that – but it does sport one winner, a disco update of Piero ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
99 Records, Early 80s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A groundbreaking little record – and one that's hardly ever been matched again! Liquid Liquid sprang onto the scene with this amazing debut EP for 99 Records – a set that's got a wicked blend of funky drums, post-punk darkness, and this cool criss-crossing of modes that perfectly sums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2015 reissue on Superior Viaduct.)
Veep, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Anthony and crew were one of the few groups who actually got better when they moved from the raw indie scene to the slicker major label one – as you'll hear perfectly on this set of some of their best work for the Veep/DCP/United Artists label. Teddy Randazzo handled all the arrangements and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a hype sticker and light ring wear.)
King/Charly (UK), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A really wonderful collection of early work from the great Esther Phillips – different than her later material for Atlantic and Kudu Records – as it was done in a raw R&B style for the mighty King Records! 16 tracks in all – and detailed notes on the material, too! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Checker, 1969. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A great example of why Little Milton was always one of the few Chicago blues artists who could also break strongly in the soul camp at the time – and a beautifully balanced set that perfectly shows both sides of the Chicago scene of the time! Production is by old Vee Jay maestro Calvin ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo promo. Cover has ringwear, heavy edge wear, call letters in marker on both sides, pieces of colored tape at the spine, and a peeled spot and some titles circles in marker in back. Labels have call letters in marker.)
Little Richard —
Fabulous Little Richard ... LP Specialty, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Little Richard doing his much imitated, never bettered thing on the Fabulous Little Richard LP – released near the end of the 50s and featuring emotive r&b numbers he cut in earlier sessions – not all as wild-eyed and fiery as some of his 50s recordings but a soulful thrill! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, and bumped corneres.)
Vee Jay, Late 1950s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue.)
United, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Enterprise, 1973. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Funky blues from Little Sonny – very much in the spirit of his Black & Blue album for Stax, in that the album's a mix of Memphis soul and bluesy licks – making for a full-on style that really cooks things up! Sonny sings and plays harmonica, but the best side of the album is the ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear and is lightly bent near the top of the spine.)
Delmark, Early 1950s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Beautiful work from one of the greatest R&B vocalists ever! Willie sounds wonderful on tracks that include "Talk To Me Talk To Me", "Uh Uh Baby", "Drive Me Home", "Tell It Like It Is", "Person To Person", "Until You Do", and "I'll ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s white label Power Pak pressing. Cover has light wear.)
LL Cool J —
Amazin' (radio w/Def Jam, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Columbia, 1974. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Mother Lode has a somewhat more fuller sound overall – one that's got bits of the western touches you might expect from the prospecting reference in the title – tunes that almost have a Deadwood way of echoing the past, but which come across with a much more 70s LA vibe overall. The ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s Japanese pressing – 25AP 1290 – with wide obi and insert.)
Bad Boy, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Reprise/Real Gone, Mid 60s. Sealed ... $11.99
A great lost chapter in the career of Darlene Love – a soul singer who's maybe known best for her early work with Phil Spector in The Crystals – but who ended up with a long legacy in music, which is partly added to by this collection! The core of the set features some mid 60s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited 2022 RSD issue on teal vinyl, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Columbia, 1988. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
Love —
Reel To Real ... LP RSO, 1974. Near Mint- ... $34.99
Quite an obscure one by Love – a mid 70s record that actually has quite a bit of soul in the mix! The album almost seems to be going for a Sly Stone approach – expanding the group past Arthur Lee and crew with a host of additional players that include Harvey Mandel, Bobby Lyle, and ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole.)
20th Century, 1976. Very Good ... $4.99
A wonderful album by Barry White – a bit later than some of the early 70s hits, but one of his most satisfying records overall! The perpetual favorite on the album is the great groover "Strange Games & Things", a slow sly funky track that's been sampled often over the years, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear, partially unglued top seam, and a small split in the bottom seam.)
20th Century, 1979. Near Mint- ... $14.99
An album of theirs that you don't see that often – with Barry White's takes on popular movie hits. Some of this veers a little to close to the cheesy side of things, but it's worth it for the "Theme From King Kong" alone, an uptempo funk number that has a great almost afro-funk ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Montage, 1983. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
