Soul
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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Shirley Brown —
Shirley Brown ... LP 
Arista, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great non-Stax album from Memphis soul singer Shirley Brown – recorded for Arista, but with all the depth and feeling of her indie work! Shirley's wonderfully teamed here with songwriter Bettye Crutcher –one of the best second generation talents at Stax, and writer with a great way ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and bumped corners.)
Thomas Brown III —
No Turning Back (short, long) ... 12-inch Southern Sound, Mid 80s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Tom Browne —
Browne Sugar ... LP GRP, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Smooth funky jazz from Tom Browne – caught here during his best early years! The record's his second best next to Love Approach, but it's got almost the same sort of feel, with tight late 70s studio jazz jamming – and a buttery smooth sound from Browne's post-Donald Byrd trumpet licks. ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tom Browne —
Love Approach ... LP GRP/Arista, 1980. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An early gem from trumpeter Tom Browne – a set that not only firmly established Browne as one of the best young players of his generation, but which also paved the way for a whole new direction for jazz funk in the 80s! The record is a perfect example of how great the mix of R&B rhythms ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Arista/GRP, 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A key bit of jazz funk from trumpeter Tom Browne – still grooving strong here, with a sublime mix of modern soul, funky jazz, and some of the 80s groove touches that showed up on the best GRP titles from the time! The album's got a smooth compressed groove – kind of post-Donald Byrd, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(CRC pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a CRC sticker in back.)
Arista, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A classic killer from trumpeter Tom Browne – a smoking set that still has all the jazz funk touches of his earlier records, yet which also picks up a bit of an electro vibe as well! The move here is a bit like that taken by some of Browne's labelmates on GRP at the time – particularly ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a faint mark from price sticker removal.)
Svensk American/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1970. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
An American Hammond player and a Polish drummer – both recording together in Sweden at the start of the 70s, and without any other instrumentation at all! The blend of organ and drums is wonderful – very spacious, but still pretty groovy too – thanks to these cyclical currents ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Sepia Tone, 1970. New Copy ... $12.99 13.98
The one and only album by this righteous funky combo from Ohio! Although Brute Force were an American group of the late 60s, they've got a sound that brings in traces of the African rhythms that were bubbling under at the time – similar to some of the best London groups of the post-colonial ... read more CD
Brute Force —
Brute Force ... LP Embryo, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The one and only album by this righteous funky combo from Ohio! Although Brute Force were an American group of the late 60s, they've got a sound that brings in traces of the African rhythms that were bubbling under at the time – similar to some of the best London groups of the post-colonial ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Brute Force ... CD 12.99
Don Bryant —
Hi Records Masters ... CD Hi Records (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Hard and heavy Memphis soul from Don Bryant – a great singer who recorded for Hi Records in its early years, but who was never as well-remembered as Al Green or Ann Peebles, because the label wasn't cutting full LPs on many of its soul acts in the 60s. Don's got a rough style that's part ... read more CD
Don Bryant —
Precious Soul ... CD Hi Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A real lost treasure on Hi Records – one of the few albums ever cut by Don Bryant, a singer whose talents seemed to be eclipsed by the rising stars of Al Green and Ann Peebles – but who was every bit as great! Bryant's got a sound here that's still firmly in the Hi style forged by ... read more CD
Fat Possum, 2020. New Copy ... $8.99 15.99
The mighty Don Bryant never got the chance to record much back in the day – save for one fantastic album and a set of singles on Hi Records – but he's really returned to form lately, and gets the chance to show the world his Memphis soul pedigree in all of its glory! Scott Bomar ... read more CD
Don Bryant —
You Make Me Feel ... LP Fat Possum, 2020. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
The mighty Don Bryant never got the chance to record much back in the day – save for one fantastic album and a set of singles on Hi Records – but he's really returned to form lately, and gets the chance to show the world his Memphis soul pedigree in all of its glory! Scott Bomar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available You Make Me Feel ... CD 8.99
Peabo Bryson —
Crosswinds ... LP Capitol, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sweet, smooth, and soulful work from Peabo Bryson – a perfect little record that captures him at a point when he was definitely tightening up his act, but not falling into the soppier traps of later years! Production here is shared by Peabo with the great Johnny Pate – who seems to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Peabo Bryson —
Don't Play With Fire ... CD Capitol/PTG (Netherlands), 1982. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Tremendous work from Peabo Bryson – and a record that really has him coming on strong, and staying long! Bryson's vocals are sublime – rooted in gospel depth, but turned towards some warmer secular modes – all wrapped up in a style that's tight, but never slick – perfect ... read more CD
Peabo Bryson —
Paradise ... CD Capitol/PTG (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Maybe the greatest record ever from Peabo Bryson – a wonderfully smooth set that features help on production and arrangements from the great Johnny Pate! Pate brings a groove that's got all the warm, sophisticated touches he developed while working on the Chicago scene – a bit of a ... read more CD
Peabo Bryson —
Paradise ... LP Capitol, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Maybe the greatest record ever from Peabo Bryson – a wonderfully smooth set that features help on production and arrangements from the great Johnny Pate! Pate brings a groove that's got all the warm, sophisticated touches he developed while working on the Chicago scene – a bit of a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Peabo Bryson —
Peabo ... LP Bullet, 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Early work by Peabo – smooth soul with a sophisticated feel, but not as stiff and stodgy as his later work, which could sometimes verge on the adult contemporary side. Peabo's voice has an honest soulful quality, and the album's got arrangements by Gene Page that move along nicely – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear and a small blemish in front.)
Peabo Bryson —
Peabo Bryson Collection ... LP Capitol, Late 70s/1980s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Peabo Bryson —
Reaching For The Sky ... LP Capitol, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Peabo Bryson's first for Capitol – and a sublime blend of modern soul that's light years ahead of any of his later work! Part of the credit goes to Richard Evans – who's worked out these wonderfully smooth stepping arrangements that are a perfect accompaniment for Peabo's deep voice, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Peabo Bryson —
Reaching For The Sky/Capitol/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1977/1978. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Peabo Bryson's early efforts for Capitol – Reaching For The Sky and Crosswinds in a 2CD set! Reaching For The Sky is a sublime blend of modern soul that's light years ahead of any of his later work. Part of the credit goes to Richard Evans – who's worked out these wonderfully smooth ... read more CD
Peabo Bryson —
Take No Prisoners ... LP Elektra, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Peabo Bryson —
Turn The Hands Of Time ... LP Capitol, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack —
Born To Love ... LP Capitol, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The beautiful full scale duets set from Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack – a record that's no doubt defined by it's biggest hit – but the rest is just as great! Born To Love kicks off with "Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You" – a song that's doubtlessly one of the most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
BT Express —
1980 (with bonus tracks) ... CD Roadshow/Octave (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever from BT Express – tighter, smoother, and classier than the group's early funky disco sessions – and with a cosmic sound that shows them really growing at the time! The sound here steps off from both the group's own horn-heavy disco sides of the 70s, and ... read more CD
BT Express —
Do It (Til You're Satisfied) ... LP Scepter, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
The monumental debut of BT Express – and an excellent funk album that often gets overlooked by fans of the music because of the band's bigger fame as a disco group! This first record has the combo grooving hard and instrumentally – in the mode of a tight blacksploitation soundtrack, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Cover has light wear and a trace of a price sticker.)
Do It (Til You're Satisfied) (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99
Do It (Til You're Satisfied) (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP 36.99
Scepter/Friday Music, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
The monumental debut of BT Express – and an excellent funk album that often gets overlooked by fans of the music because of the band's bigger fame as a disco group! This first record has the combo grooving hard and instrumentally – in the mode of a tight blacksploitation soundtrack, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Do It (Til You're Satisfied) (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99
BT Express —
Do It (Til You're Satisfied) (with bonus tracks) ... CD Scepter/Iconoclassic, 1974. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
The monumental debut of BT Express – and an excellent funk album that often gets overlooked by fans of the music because of the band's bigger fame as a disco group! This first record has the combo grooving hard and instrumentally – in the mode of a tight blacksploitation soundtrack, ... read more CD
Also available (Well-done version – with new liner notes too!)
Do It (Til You're Satisfied) (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99
Do It (Til You're Satisfied) (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP 36.99
Scepter/Octave (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
The monumental debut of BT Express – and an excellent funk album that often gets overlooked by fans of the music because of the band's bigger fame as a disco group! This first record has the combo grooving hard and instrumentally – in the mode of a tight blacksploitation soundtrack, ... read more CD
Also available Do It (Til You're Satisfied) (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP 36.99
Robinsongs, New Copy ... $31.99 39.99 About May 20, 2024
... CD
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.)
BT Express —
Function At The Junction (with bonus track) ... CD Columbia/Octave (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Heavy funk and super-tight horns – all wrapped up in the kind of a groove that made BT Express one of the hottest club acts of the 70s! The group are at the height of their powers here – working with excellent arrangements from Carlos Ward – a jazzman at heart, and a talent who ... read more CD
Roadshow/Iconoclassic, 1975. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
BT Express are speeding it up a bit from the first album – hitting more of a disco vein, as would be their due, since they were one of the key groups in inventing the genre! The core ensemble funk sound is still firmly in place, with loads of great horns arranged by the enigmatic Carlos Ward ... read more CD
Buari —
Buari ... LP RCA/Be With (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Maybe the best-known international album from Sidiku Buari – an artist who recorded some killer sets in his native Ghana, but who got a rare chance to work here in the US for this album – which features some tight funky elements by Bernard Purdie on drums, Paul Grivvin on keyboards, and ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sidiku Buari —
Feelings In Africa/Precious/BBE (UK), Early 80s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A pair of rare records by Sidiku Buari – issued back to back on a single CD! Feelings is a record that was issued on the tiny Precious label – home to only two Buari albums in its tiny catalog – and the set follows strongly on the work that Sidiku recorded in New York during the ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Sidiku Buari —
Feelings In Africa/Precious/BBE (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A pair of rare records by Sidiku Buari – issued back to back on a single CD! Feelings is a record that was issued on the tiny Precious label – home to only two Buari albums in its tiny catalog – and the set follows strongly on the work that Sidiku recorded in New York during the ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sidiku Buari —
Revolution – Live Disco Show In New York City (180 gram pressing – 2 x 45rpm) ... LP BBE (UK), 1979. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest records ever issued by Sidiku Buari – the Ghanian musician who also recorded just as Buari – stepping out here in a very unusual performance recorded live at a club in New York at the end of the 70s! Side one begins with this great crowd frenzy and very cool energy ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buelos Aris —
Mr Pilot/Raton (Germany), 1985. Very Good (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Hiram Bullock —
From All Sides ... LP Atlantic, 1986. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An 80s classic from guitarist Hiram Bullock – a fusion set with a lot more smooth edges than the gritty surface of Hiram's well-played guitar on the cover! The set's quite polished, but still pretty great – never too overdone, and still based mostly around instrumentation by a core ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hiram Bullock —
Give It What U Got ... LP Atlantic, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Highly electric work from Hiram Bullock – a set that's not only filled with his own full fuzzy lines on guitar, but which also features a fair bit of beats and keyboards as well! The album's still mostly in a fusion mode, but one that leans towards a bit of a rock influence on Hiram's solos ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jon Burford —
Oughta Be A Law (voc, ext, inst) ... 12-inch MS International, 1987. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Keni Burke —
Changes ... LP RCA/Be With (UK), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A standout solo moment from the amazing Keni Burke – an artist who's come a long way from his youthful start in the 5 Stairsteps! Keni had recorded other adult work by the time of this early 80s set, but Changes is easily his best-remembered album – a masterpiece of 80s groove, all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Keni Burke/Rock Mo, Early 80s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Solomon Burke —
Best Of Solomon Burke – Got To Get You Off Of My Mind ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Way more than just a greatest hits collection – as the record is one of the few albums from Solomon's years that you can ever find on vinyl, and it's a stellar collection of hard and deep soul tracks that no collection should be without! Every cut on here is a classic – or should be ... read more CD
Solomon Burke —
Best Of Solomon Burke – Got To Get You Off Of My Mind ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Way more than just a greatest hits collection – as the record is one of the few albums from Solomon's years that you can ever find on vinyl, and it's a stellar collection of hard and deep soul tracks that no collection should be without! Every cut on here is a classic – or should be ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 60s vintage stereo pressing! Shrinkwrap is open a bit in the back, where original owner wrote the purchase date – 7/26/66 – and stamped a name. Otherwise a beautiful copy – and front cover is great!)
Solomon Burke —
Best Of Solomon Burke (Japanese pressing) ... LP Atlantic (Japan), Mid 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An excellent Japanese-only collection, filled with 60s deep soul classics from Solomon Burke – gems from his years at Atlantic Records, with titles that include "Just Out Of Reach", "Party People", "Save It", "The Price", "Down In The Valley", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Solomon Burke —
Cry To Me ... LP Atlantic/Charly (UK), Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Killer early Atlantic Records material from Solomon Burke – pulled together here in a well-done UK compilation, with 16 tracks in all! LP, Vinyl record album
Solomon Burke —
Don't Give Up On Me ... CD Anti, 2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features the Blind Boys of Alabama on "None Of Us Are Free". CD
Solomon Burke —
Electronic Magnetism ... LP MGM, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An album of stunning beauty, and one of Solomon's best-ever! He's recording here in a vein that's more in keeping with the smoother Southern soul sound that began to dominate later in the generation – with weeping guitars, soaring strings, and smooth keyboards – and the sound is a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Solomon Burke —
Home In Your Heart – Best Of Solomon Burke ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
Genius – pure genius! Solomon Burke is one of those soul singers you always hear folks about, but who you never seem to get to hear as much as folks like Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, or any of his other label-mates on Atlantic. This excellent 2CD set will correct that problem ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Solomon Burke —
It Don't Get No Better Than This – Rounder Perfect 10 Series ... CD Rounder, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Solomon Burke —
Make Do With What You Got ... CD Shout Factory, 2005. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nice set from the recent comeback years of Solomon Burke – a record that has him taking on tunes from Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and Van Morrison – plus other bits from more soul-based sources! The material's recorded with a heavy emphasis on roots, but produced with a partly ... read more CD
Solomon Burke —
Music To Make Love By ... CD Chess/Elemental (France), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record – a real standout in Solomon Burke's career! This set features him working with arrangements that are smooth, mellow, and sexy – very much in the Barry White and Isaac Hayes mode, a style that's a perfect fit for Solomon's voice, which was warm and deep back when ... read more CD
Solomon Burke —
Music To Make Love By ... CD Chess/Elemental (France), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record – a real standout in Solomon Burke's career! This set features him working with arrangements that are smooth, mellow, and sexy – very much in the Barry White and Isaac Hayes mode, a style that's a perfect fit for Solomon's voice, which was warm and deep back when ... read more CD
Apollo, 1958. Very Good- ... $5.99
Solomon Burke —
Nashville ... CD Shout Factory/One, 2006. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features duets with Dolly Parton, Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, and Patty Loveless. CD
Solomon Burke —
Soul Of The Blues ... CD Black Top, 1993. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Solomon Burke —
Very Best Of Solomon Burke ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Solomon Burke, Don Covay, Ben E King, & Others —
Solid Gold Soul ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of classic 60s soul from Atlantic Records – served up in a cover that's almost iconic! There's two tracks here by each of the greats recording for the label at the time – with tunes that include Solomon Burke "Got To Get You Off My Mind" and "Just Out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed vintage stereo pressing! Shrink is open on back in one spot, where original owner wrote the purchase date – September 1, 1966.)
Solomon Burke, Eddie Bo, The Cellos, & Others —
Jackpot Of Hits ... LP Apollo, Late 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of early soul material from the later years of the Apollo Records label – rare work from Solomon Burke, Jimmy Jones, The Keynotes, King Curtis, Chuck Edwards, The Cellos, The Delroys, and Eddie Bo! LP, Vinyl record album
P-Vine (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy ... $14.99 24.99
An obscure little set, but a great one too – a joint effort from Charles and Barbara Burton – served up with a really wonderful blend of upbeat club and modern soul modes! The album's got all the indie soul charm you'd expect from its title and cover – a simple, straightforward ... read more CD
Buster Brown Band —
Popsicle Toes ... LP Providenciales (France), 1982. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A sweet set of grooves from this obscure Texas group of the early 80s – a blue-eyed combo who draw plenty of inspiration from the more soulful side of AOR – and who serve up tracks here that nicely span both sides of the spectrum! There's an inherent warmth to the sharp instrumentation ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Billy Butler —
Right Tracks – The Complete Okeh Recordings 1963 to 1966 ... CD Okeh/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The complete Okeh label recordings of Billy Butler – Jerry Butler's lesser-known brother, but an even more grooving artist on the Chicago soul scene of the 60s! Billy's work at Okeh is easily some of the best of the all-great imprint – tracks that step, slide, and groove along in a ... read more CD
Billy Butler & Infinity —
Hung Up On You ... CD Pride/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A gem of a record from the great Billy Butler – brother of better-known Jerry from the Chicago scene, and maybe best known for his northern soul work of the 60s – but a hell of a great artist here in a rare group soul date from the 70s! Billy's lead vocals are supported by the Infinity ... read more CD
Jerry Butler —
All Time Jerry Butler Hits (Trip) ... LP Trip, Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s non-gatefold issue. Cover has light wear.)
Jerry Butler —
Aware Of Love ... LP Vee Jay, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Jerry Butler – the kind of album that goes way past his hits, and which shows the full depth of his work in the early years! The set features a great assortment of tunes that dwell in the darker corners of adult love – some of the first really well-crafted male ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original rainbow label pressing with Bell Sound stamp! Vinyl is great – cover has some light wear, a bit of seam splitting, and a small bit of tape.)
Rhino, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Nice compilation of tracks that features some fine (and famous) moments from one of our favorite Chicago soul singers, recorded for the Vee Jay and Mercury labels. Most of these songs are pretty hard to get a hold of on vinyl any more, and though the package is a bit low budget, this is still a ... read more CD
Mercury, 1970. Very Good+ ... $4.99 6.99
Seminal work by one of our favorite soul singers of all time! Jerry first came to fame with The Impressions and on his own in the early 60s – singing dark moody easy tunes that well earned him the nickname of "Iceman". In the late 60s, though, he moved onto Mercury where he broke ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some ring wear.)
Vee Jay, 1963. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A great lost album from Jerry – and a key link in the hip Chicago scene that produced Terry Callier and Oscar Brown Jr! Sure, you might think of the album as a silly "cash in on the folk craze" effort – but Jerry keeps it soulful throughout, and thanks to some wonderful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing with Audiomatrix stamp. Cover has light wear, some aging, center split in the top seam, and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Vee Jay, 1960. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Classic Vee Jay work by Jerry Butler – one of his later albums for the label, but featuring a number of early tracks written with Curtis Mayfield! Includes the classic early Impressions-type duet "He Will Break Your Heart" – plus the cuts "Thanks To You", "I ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Chameleon Music Group reissue in an older cover, with light ringwear and some heavy edge wear.)
Jerry Butler —
Ice N Hot ... LP Fountain, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
If you grew up in Chitown, like we did, you'll know that Jerry Butler never got old – and through the years he continued to make some pretty darn great music, even when he was falling far from the limelight in the rest of the country! This album's a great little early 80s effort that steps ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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.)
Jerry Butler —
It All Comes Out In My Song ... LP Motown, 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Proof that Jerry Butler could always be great, no matter what the setting – and that even an overlooked album like this can still be pretty darn great! The album's got less of a focus than Jerry's earlier Mercury work or later sides for Philly – but it's also got a subtle and sometimes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear and a cutout notch.)
Jerry Butler —
Jerry Butler! ... LP Pickwick, 1970s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Vee Jay, 1963. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Fantastic work by Chicago Iceman soulster Jerry Butler! Jerry's moving past the harmony formula of his earlier years with The Impressions, into a sophisticated style that would forever change the sound of male vocal soul. Jerry's a wonder with this material – delivering heartfelt ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear – vinyl is nice!)
Jerry Butler —
Only The Strong Survive – The Legendary Philadelphia Hits ... LP Mercury, Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A collection put together in the 80s of Jerry Butlers fantastic material from the late 60s when he went to Philly to work with the then young Gamble and Huff team. A dozen classic numbers in all, including "Only The Strong Survive", "A Brand New Me", "Never Give You ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jerry Butler —
Power Of Love ... LP Mercury, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An easy album to overlook, but not without some nice moments! Johnny Bristol produced the record, and he gives it a nice sweet 70s soul groove, similar to what he was using in his own work from the time. And typical of Jerry's albums from the early 70s, there's lots of nice original material, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1971. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of the great albums of trippy soul that Jerry Butler cut with his Fountain Productions group of players, arrangers, and engineers – a group that borrowed a lot of talent from the Chess/Cadet studios of the late 60s. Jerry produced with Gerald Sims, and the arrangements were handled by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, with a small cutout hole and small splits on the corners of the opening.)
Vee Jay/Charly (UK), Late 50s/1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
A totally killer collection of work from the early solo years of Chicago soul genius Jerry Butler – a package that features his singles for the Vee Jay label, but at a level that's way more than hits – as the whole thing features lots of unusual tunes, and even rare b-sides too! Jerry ... read more CD
Mercury, 1967. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Beautiful uptown soul from Jerry – with pre Gamble-Huff arrangements by Jo Renzetti and Jimmy Wisner. The tracks do a great job of maintaining the perfect Iceman sound from Jerry's late Vee Jay years, yet also hint nicely at the direction to come. Titles include "You Walked Into My ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Jerry Butler —
Suite For The Single Girl ... LP Motown, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great little concept album – and one that really shows the continuing sophistication and growth of Jerry Butler's music in the 70s! The record is dedicated to the "single girl" of the 70s (portrayed with the sad little photo of a brown bag lunch and a Gucci purse on the cover) ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jerry Butler —
Sweet Sixteen ... LP Mercury, 1974. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A lost little gem from Jerry – recorded towards the end of his years with Mercury. The record's got Jerry working in a much hipper style than before, drawing off the pool of younger Chicago soul talents that he'd begun to collect on some of his earlier albums for Mercury – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jerry Butler —
Up On Love ... LP Charly (UK), 1963. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue.)
Buddah/Vee Jay, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of a number of similarly titled compilations of tracks that features some of Jerry's finest (and famous) moments for the Vee Jay label. There's more than a few numbers here that have become pretty hard to find on vinyl, and the package doesn't appear to be all that special, the music is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Jerry Butler —
Very Best Of Jerry Butler (UA) ... LP United Artists/Vee Jay, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Nice compilation of tracks that features some of Jerry's finest (and famous) moments for the Vee Jay label. Lots of this stuff is darn hard to find on vinyl, and although the packaging's kind of boring, the music is excellent. Tracks include "Find Another Girl", "Make It Easy On ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
A great little album by Jerry – recorded during a period where he was using his fame (and cash!) to showcase younger talents in soul music. In this case, the younger talents include Terry Callier – who contributed two songs to this album, including his semi-hit "Ordinary Joe" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Mercury, 1970. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Very weird soundtrack to this spooky 70s film starring Peter Boyle! Bobby Scott did the score, and it's hipper than most of his other stuff – with a mixture of jazz, groovy, and straight orchestral scoring. Jerry Butler sings vocals on the tracks "Where Are You Going?" and "Yo ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wide clear tape on the top & bottom seams, some surface wear, tiny cutout hole.)
Jerry Butler/Pride, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Jerry Butler's funkiest moments of the 70s – served up in a fantastic soundtrack co-penned and arranged by the great Jerry Peters! Peters is best known for his hip work with a variety of soul acts in the studio, but he really steps out here for the score to Melinda – a lesser-kno ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jonathan Butler —
Introducing Jonathan Butler ... LP Jive, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An early moment of global exposure for South African guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler – with titles that include "Baby Please Don't Take It", "Crossroads Revisited", "Thinking Of You", "Gentle Love", "Song For Jon", and "7th Avenue ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jonathan Butler —
Jonathan Butler ... LP Jive, 1987. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A really breakout set from Jonathan Butler – a double-length album that really has the singer/songwriter taking off! Butler's really finding his best groove here – that mature blend of soul, jazzy bits, and a good ear for a hook – all done in that crossover careful style that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Henry Stone/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1970s. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Rare 70s work by Bobby Byrd – sides done for the Brownstone and International label, most of which feature work by members of the James Brown universe, and some production by James Brown himself! The best tracks on the set are from the early 70s – and feature Bobby working in that ... read more CD
BGP (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Incredible work from Bobby Byrd – the man who was literally standing in the shadow of James Brown during the 60s – given how many times Bobby appeared with James on stage, and worked with him in the studio! Yet despite that near-lifetime association with The Godfather, Bobby's a hell ... read more CD
Bobby Byrd —
I Need Help ... LP King, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The stunning only album ever from the great Bobby Byrd – known to many as a longtime associate of James Brown, and finally getting his chance to shine here in the spotlight! Bobby was in the game before James, and always continued to change his groove in all the right ways with The Godfather ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Soulciety/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1994. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
Bobby Byrd recorded some killer work with James Brown back at the end of the 60s, but hardly got the chance to record much once the 70s moved on – until this killer full length set that has Bobby's vocals backed by the genius of the Soul Society combo! There's a really old school vibe to the ... read more CD
Bobby Byrd —
On The Move ... CD Instinct, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bobby Byrd recorded some killer work with James Brown back at the end of the 60s, but hardly go the chance to record much once the 70s moved on – until this killer full length set that has Bobby's vocals backed by the genius of the Soul Society combo! There's a really old school vibe to the ... read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Donald Byrd & 125th Street, NYC ... CD Elektra, 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock
Smoking work from Donald Byrd – post-Blue Note, post-Larry Mizell, and with a modern funk groove that's still pretty darn tasty! Not one to rest on his laurels – which he could have easily done with endless Mizell-based recordings – Donald shifts his groove here towards more of a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Donald Byrd & 125th Street, NYC ... LP Elektra, 1979. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Smoking work from Donald Byrd – post-Blue Note, post-Larry Mizell, and with a modern funk groove that's still pretty darn tasty! Not one to rest on his laurels – which he could have easily done with endless Mizell-based recordings – Donald shifts his groove here towards more of a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
Love Has Come Around/Elektra (UK), 1978/1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Massively jazzy soul from Donald Byrd – two "love" tunes from the late 70s and early 80s! "Love Has Come Around" goes in a whole new direction than his earlier Mizzell-styled work – snapping a sweet clapping groove, yet still keeping enough acoustic touches to keep ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a red and black Elektra/Asylum sleeve, with some ring and edge wear and a light sticker spot.)
Donald Byrd —
Places & Spaces ... LP Blue Note, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record – and one of the real high points in the career of trumpeter Donald Byrd! The album's the third one he cut with producer/arranger Larry Mizell – and of all Byrd's work with Mizell, this one's the funkiest, the tightest, the most soulful, and the most perfectly ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
