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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Richard Dimples Fields —
Mr Look So Good ... LP 
Boardwalk, 1982. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An early 80s classic from Richard Dimples Fields – one of the most unique talents in soul music of his generation – with an appeal that's both down home, and smoothly sophisticated at the time! In a way, Fields' music represents many changes his audience was going through at the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mr Look So Good ... CD 18.99(Cover has some light wear. Initials in pen on label.)
Boardwalk/Robinsongs (UK), New Copy ... $26.99 32.99 About June 25, 2024
... CD
Fiesta —
Fiesta ... LP Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the great lost funky soul records on Arista from the late 70's, and an album that hardly ever seems to come our way anymore. The tracks are a mix of slower group cuts and more up-tempo ones, with a feel that's similar to some of the east coast male groups from the early and mid 70s that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
5th Dimension —
5th Dimension Live! ... LP Bell, 1971. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A groovy little live album from The 5th Dimension – not nearly as smoothly polished as their studio albums, in a way that really makes the set stand out nicely! The vocals are still completely top-shelf – a heavenly sound that's hard to believe comes from five mere mortals – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Die-cut fold out cover pressing, with a cutout notch, edge wear, spot of marker & a sticker on the back.)
Soul City, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... $4.99
Always-great work from the 5th Dimension – one of their biggest albums ever, built around the group's hit version of "Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In", and featuring some other psychedelic pop soul gems like "Sunshine Of Your Love", "Blowing Away", "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
5th Dimension —
Anthology – 1967 - 1973 ... Cassette 
Rhino, Mid 60s-Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
5th Dimension —
Best Of The 5th Dimension ... LP Kory, Late 60s/Early 70s. Sealed ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has light wear and a hole in front where a date and initials were written in pen on the cover.)
5th Dimension —
Essential 5th Dimension ... CD Arista, Late 60s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Includes 36 tracks on 2 CDs. CD
5th Dimension —
Greatest Hits On Earth ... CD Arista, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
All the genius you'd ever want by this sublime soul harmony group – packed up on one CD! Lots of great songs by Jimmy Webb and Laura Nyro – and titles include "One Less Bell To Answer", "Save The Country", "Wedding Bell Blues", "Last Night I Didn't ... read more CD
5th Dimension —
Living Together, Growing Together ... LP Bell, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The group's grown plenty by the time of this set – hitting a new level of sophistication that takes them way beyond the familiar pop of earlier years! There's definitely a more adult feel to some of these tracks than before – a maturing quality that's really wonderful – probably ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bell, 1971. Sealed Gatefold ... $6.99
The cover to this one has The 5th Dimension sporting some heavy-duty outfits – and the album's got an equally bold sound to match! The group's still in very familiar territory here – working under the direction of Bones Howe – but they're also completely confident in their bag ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut cover, still sealed with hype sticker. Cover has a cut corner. Shrink is open at the top with light wear.)
Motown, 1978. Sealed ... $3.99 7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed in clean shrink.)
5th Dimension —
Stoned Soul Picnic ... CD Buddah, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great leap forward for the 5th Dimension – a record that seems to have better vocals than any of their previous efforts – a strongly soulful quality that moves past just pop, and which hits even deeper territory than before! Jimmy Webb's not in the lineup this time around, but Bones ... read more CD
5th Dimension —
Ultimate 5th Dimension ... CD Arista/BMG, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
With 21 tracks including "Up-Up And Away", "If I Could Reach You", "Stone Soul Picnic", "Girl's Song", "Carpet Man", "Ashes To Ashes", "California Soul", "Workin' On A Groovy Thing", and "One Less Bell To ... read more CD
5th Dimension —
Up, Up And Away ... LP Buddah, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The fab first album from the 5th Dimension – and as groovy a batch of pop soul harmonies as you'll ever hope to find! Jimmy Webb is already at the helm on this one – arranging and conducting the group with his heavenly 60s pop approach – all produced to perfection by the amazing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Numero, 1975. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
A never-heard soundtrack for a never-seen film – and a record that's every bit as funky as better-known sets from the blacksploitation era! Final Solution were a small time group from Chicago's west side in the 70s, but on this wicked little soundtrack they sparkle just as brightly as Isaac ... read more CD
(Includes a bonus Numero Trading card too!)
Savoy/Rain & Shine, 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $30.99 34.99
A fantastic blend of gospel and modern soul – and a set that definitely hangs more towards the latter, given the superb backings on the set! The great Horace Ott produced, after years in the secular soul world – and he definitely gives the tremendous voice of Shirley Finney the kind of ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Shirley Finney —
Pray Again ... LP Savoy, 1979. Good ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic blend of gospel and modern soul – and a set that definitely hangs more towards the latter, given the superb backings on the set! The great Horace Ott produced, after years in the secular soul world – and he definitely gives the tremendous voice of Shirley Finney the kind of ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sunshine Sound/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
Funky soul from this fantastic female duo – a pair who work here with plenty of help from Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch of KC & The Sunshine Band – and who get plenty of that group's elements in their rhythms! One way to think of this set is as the best funk from KC and crew, ... read more CD
Fireballs —
Bottle Of Wine ... LP Atco, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The late 60s comeback album for the Fireballs and vocalist Jimmy Gilmer – a record that found the driving early rock rhythms fitting in very well with the light sunshine and psychedelic pop of the late 60s! The sound on this record has little in common with the early rock instrumentals that ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo purple & tan label pressing. Cover has tiny cutout hole, faint stain on the lower corner, light surface wear.)
Atco, 1968. Very Good+ ... $14.99
The late 60s comeback album for the Fireballs and vocalist Jimmy Gilmer – a record that found the driving early rock rhythms fitting in very well with the light sunshine and psychedelic pop of the late 60s! The sound on this record has little in common with the early rock instrumentals that ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Test pressing with typed white label stickers. In a plain sleeve with an ink stamp, with minimal surface wear.)
Philly Groove, 1973. Very Good ... $7.99
A landmark LP by this famous Philly trio who forever went onto change the face of club music! The record is pre-disco, but has a great strident soul sound, augmented by tight Norman Harris arrangements. Features the famous title hit – "Armed & Extremely Dangerous" – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, stains down the right side, center split in the spine, small split in the top seam, and some separation at the bottom in back.)
First Choice —
Doctor Love (disco mix – 7:35, 2:38) ... 12-inch Gold Mind, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A killer Norman Harris/Philly club classic, issued here on the original 12" single! The long version is 7 minutes long, too! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Salsoul sleeve with some wear. A-side label has a small sticker.)
First Choice —
Double Cross (6:59, 7:43) ... 12-inch Gold Mind, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great tune from First Choice – a bit slower than some of their other disco hits, with a building soulful quality that's really great, and which includes a strong hook in the title phrase, one that really makes the song bubble! The b-side is a slightly longer mix by Bobby DJ Guttadaro. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a Giant Single sleeve, with a round sticker.)
First Choice —
Let No Man Put Asunder (Shep Pettibone voc, inst & acapella, Frankie Knuckles voc & inst) ... 12-inch Salsoul, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the best tracks ever by First Choice! "Let No Man" is a sweeping anthemic club track – with a righteous lyric about love and losing it, and some killer production by the Baker-Harris-Young team that really gives the girls a great soulful groove! The Frankie Knuckles mix has ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Warner, 1976. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A strong move into disco by First Choice – the group whose earlier Philly work had an undeniable impact on the genre! The sound here is smoother and more mature than the group's first few albums – a bit more in the fuller mode of the disco years, less pop overall – and done with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has a promo sticker and is bent a bit at the corners.)
First Class —
Going First Class ... LP All Platinum, 1976. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The one and only album from First Class – an east coast harmony group from the 70s, and one who work proudly here in some of the more uptempo styles of the time! Tracks here are often a bit extended, and filled with warmly clubby touches that are a nice All Platinum answer to the sound of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a sticker spot, light wear, and a small trace of a price sticker.)
Lisa Fischer —
So Intense ... CD Elektra, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Nothing super-intense, but a great solo moment from Lisa Fischer – a vocalist who'd previously worked with Luther Vandross and The Rolling Stones, and who steps out on her own in this classic early 90s set! The music's got a bouncy approach to soul that reflects Lisa's professional roots ... read more CD
William S Fischer —
Circles ... LP Embryo, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Super-righteous work from William S Fischer – the ultra-hip arranger who was one of the most important forces in the late 60s underground soul jazz scene! Fischer is best known for his work with Eugene McDaniels, Eddie Harris, and Les McCann – almost akin to the sorts of collaborative ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Fisher —
Eddie Fisher & The Next One Hundred Years ... LP Cadet, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Madly tripped out guitar funk – and a real turning point in the career of guitarist Eddie Fisher! Eddie began his career as a straighter guitarist on the St Louis scene – and although his first album for Cadet was a relatively traditional soul-jazz outing, this one's a wild batch of ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ella Fitzgerald —
Seven Classic Albums (Get Happy/Real Gone Jazz (UK), 1959/1960/1961. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi —
Best Of The Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi – 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection ... CD Duke/Peacock/MCA, 1950s/1960s/1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
5 Royales —
Complete Singles 1952 to 1962 (4CD set) ... CD Real Gone (UK), 1950s/Early 60s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
... CD
King, Late 50s. New Copy ... $3.99 9.99
A stone killer from the legendary 5 Royales – one of the greatest groups to ever record for King Records in the 50s, and a key force in helping move things forward from doo wop to soul! The balance between Lowman Pauling's lead and the harmonies is amazing – a big inspiration on the ... read more CD
5 Royales —
Five Royales – The Roots Of Soul ... LP King/Charly (UK), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest R&B vocal groups of the 50s, featuring singer Lowman Pauling, who was a huge influence on James Brown! The tracks all have a great hard-edged sound, with little of the schmaltz that can sometimes date these songs a bit too much. The material is very rootsy soul stuff ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
5 Royales —
It's Hard But It's Fair – The King Hits & Rarities ... CD King/Ace (UK), Mid 50s-Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
26 songs. CD
King/Rhino, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
With 41 tracks including "Help Me Somebody", "Thirty Second Lover", "I Like It Like That", "School Girl", "Right Around The Corner", "Miracle Of Love", "Messin' Up", and "I'd Better Make A Move". CD
5 Royales —
Soul & Swagger – The Complete 5 Royales 1951 to 1967 (5CD & book) ... CD Rock Beat, 1950s/1960s. Used 5CD & Book ... Out Of Stock
A completely wonderful collection of work from the legendary 5 Royales – one of the most important groups of the R&B generation, with a strong influence on 60s soul – both in the way they handled their vocals, and the way they used their guitar! The music here is fantastic – ... read more CD
Five Special —
Five Special ... LP Elektra, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The debut album from Five Special – a wonderful group who push an older harmony soul style firmly into the 80s groove generation! Decked out in skinny ties, suspenders, and soft linen jackets, Five Special manage to keep the vocals sweet while picking up the groove – working with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Five Special —
Special Edition ... CD Elektra/Wounded Bird, 1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Classic funky soul from Five Special – tightly crafted throughout, and clearly with an eye on the charts – but also the kind of work that plays nicely on the dancefloor too! The record's got a groove that fits in nicely with some of the lesser-remembered groovers on Elektra at the time ... read more CD
Five Special —
Trak'n ... CD Elektra/Wounded Bird, 1981. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A groovy little move for Five Special – a set that still has the best funkier touches of their previous album, but which also brings in some more electro elements as well! There's a wicked groove on the guitar here – at least on the more upbeat tracks – kind of a riffing edge ... read more CD
Five Stairsteps —
First Family Of Soul – Best Of The Five Stairsteps ... CD Buddah, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Killer work by this fab Chicago soul group – a bunch of young kids, ala The Jackson Five, with sweet soul sound that actually predates the work of Jermaine and Michael and Tito, and which paved the way for countless 70s groups to come! The Five Stairsteps were first discovered by Curtis ... read more CD
Also available First Family Of Soul – Best Of The Five Stairsteps ... CD 3.99
Five Stairsteps —
First Family Of Soul – Best Of The Five Stairsteps ... CD Buddah, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $3.99
Killer work by this fab Chicago soul group – a bunch of young kids, ala The Jackson Five, with sweet soul sound that actually predates the work of Jermaine and Michael and Tito, and which paved the way for countless 70s groups to come! The Five Stairsteps were first discovered by Curtis ... read more CD
Five Stairsteps & Cubie —
Love's Happening ... LP Curtom, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
This set may be the best record ever by thie Chicago soul group! The record's got a full batch of original tracks written and produced by Curtis Mayfield – including their amazing, funk steeped version of "Don't Change Your Love", with a breakbeat that lit up the sampler culture ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has two cutout holes, a very slightly bumped corner, and a hint of splitting on the bottom seam – but this is a great copy overall.)
Five Star —
All Fall Down (m&m mix, extended version)/RCA/Tent, 1985. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Five Star —
Can't Wait Another Minute (M+M Remix, M-Groove mix, Street-Groove mix, Another Minute Of Breakdown) ... 12-inch RCA, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Five Star —
Luxury Of Life ... LP RCA, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Nice mid 80s UK pop soul from Five Star – sweet family act that's kind of in the mode that's a bit of an unofficial British answer to the cheery family pop soul vibe of groups like DeBarge and New Edition at the time – and a sweet one! Lean, lightly thumping synth soul backdrops and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
5000 Volts —
5000 Volts ... LP Philips (UK), 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Very groovy work from 5000 Volts – one of the first pop disco groups to come onto the 70s scene in the UK – and a quartet with the lovely Tina Charles in the lead! The style here is a bit like Charles' solo work – but more funky overall, and more electrified too – with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese white label promo, with obi and insert.)
Roberta Flack —
Best Of Roberta Flack ... CD Atlantic, 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice collection of some of Roberta's finest moments: 'Killing Me Softly With His Song", "The Closer I Get To You", "You've Got A Friend", "Feel Like Makin' Love", "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", "Where Is The Love", "The First Time ... read more CD
Roberta Flack —
Best Of Roberta Flack ... LP Atlantic, 1970s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A nice collection of some of Roberta's finest moments: 'Killing Me Softly With His Song", "The Closer I Get To You", "You've Got A Friend", "Feel Like Makin' Love", "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", "Where Is The Love", "The First Time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roberta Flack —
Bustin Loose – Original Soundtrack ... CD MCA/Universal (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the more obscure Roberta Flack albums from the classic years – but maybe not as obscure as the movie for which it was created – as the strength of the record has helped the album circulate a lot longer than the film stayed on the screens – to the point where it's a great ... read more CD
Roberta Flack —
Bustin Loose – Original Soundtrack ... LP MCA, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the more obscure Roberta Flack albums from the classic years – but maybe not as obscure as the movie for which it was created – as the strength of the record has helped the album circulate a lot longer than the film stayed on the screens – to the point where it's a great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1970. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Mindblowing work from Roberta Flack – an album that should be in the collection of any fan of righteous soul music! Forget all the wimpier modes of Flack's later years – because here, the young Roberta is a vision of positive power and spiritual soul – a singer with roots in jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 1841 Broadway label pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear.)
Roberta Flack —
Feel Like Makin' Love ... LP Atlantic, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Sweetness from the legendary Roberta Flack – on this mid 70s set that really finds her settling into our laidback style that managed have massive across-the-board appeal without compromising on the soul! For too long we dismissed Roberta Flack out of hand because of her currency as a soft ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label pressing with Warner rim logo. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Roberta Flack —
First Take ... CD Atlantic, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Maybe one of the most amazing debut records of all time – not only the record that first exposed the world to Roberta Flack, but a set that heralded so many changes to come in the following decade! Flack's genius here is almost impossible to put into words – part jazz, part soul, and ... read more CD
Also available First Take ... LP 9.99
First Take (silver vinyl pressing) ... LP 22.99
Roberta Flack —
First Take ... LP Atlantic, 1969. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Maybe one of the most amazing debut records of all time – not only the record that first exposed the world to Roberta Flack, but a set that heralded so many changes to come in the following decade! Flack's genius here is almost impossible to put into words – part jazz, part soul, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available First Take (silver vinyl pressing) ... LP 22.99(Capitol record club pressing. Cover has small split on the top seam & spine, some surface wear & aging.)
Roberta Flack —
First Take (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Maybe one of the most amazing debut records of all time – not only the record that first exposed the world to Roberta Flack, but a set that heralded so many changes to come in the following decade! Flack's genius here is almost impossible to put into words – part jazz, part soul, and ... read more CD
Also available First Take ... LP 9.99
First Take (silver vinyl pressing) ... LP 22.99
Roberta Flack —
First Take (silver vinyl pressing) ... LP Atlantic, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 25.99
Maybe one of the most amazing debut records of all time – not only the record that first exposed the world to Roberta Flack, but a set that heralded so many changes to come in the following decade! Flack's genius here is almost impossible to put into words – part jazz, part soul, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available First Take ... LP 9.99
Roberta Flack —
I'm The One ... LP Atlantic, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Roberta Flack still sounding great in the early 80s – co-produced with Ralph MacDonald, William Eaton, and William Salter – who all give the record a nice jazzy finish! The group's a small combo with Grover Washington Jr, Richard Tee, Eric Gale, and other 70s fusion talents – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roberta Flack —
Killing Me Softly ... LP Atlantic, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Roberta Flack at her most masterful – balancing righteous soul at it's most spiritually resonant and more mainstream accessible melodies – from her classic years at Atlantic when she was forging a whole new sound that was a unique blend of soul, jazz, and spiritualism. Each of Roberta's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Broadway label pressing in the piano-fold cover, with light wear.)
Roberta Flack —
Quiet Fire ... LP Atlantic, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great small combo work by Roberta Flack, recorded early in her career, when she was still one of the hippest things around – and it's among her best records! Roberta's really come into her own as vocalist at this point and solidifying here personal style – with that clear tone and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic/ARC (UK), 1968. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $35.99 44.99
A lost early chapter in the career of Roberta Flack – material recorded during the sessions for her legendary First Take album, but unissued at the time – and presented here with an amazing demonstration of the depth of her young talents! All the genius of First Take is in place here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First-ever vinyl release – 180 gram pressing!)
Roberta Flack —
Softly With These Songs – The Best Of Roberta Flack ... CD Atlantic, Late 60s/1970s/1980s/Early 90s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", "Where Is The Love", "Killing Me Softly With His Song", "Feel Like Makin' Love", "The Closer I Get To You", "More Than Everything", ... read more CD
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway —
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway ... LP Atlantic, 1972. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An amazing record from the team of Flack & Hathaway – one of the hippest duos in soul! Individually, each had taken the music to new heights and new audiences, through the use of jazzy phrasing and sophisticated lyrics, while never selling out in the way that earlier pop soul acts had ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Broadway label RCA club pressing. Cover has small splits on the top & bottom seams.)
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway —
Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway ... CD Atlantic/East West (Japan), 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful duo soul from the all-time great Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway – released right around the time of Donny's tragic passing! The set was co-produced by Eric Mercury and Flack – and it has a lot of great vocals from Roberta, with as masterfully paired with Donny as always ... read more CD
Also available Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway ... LP 11.99(1997 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Atlantic, 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Beautiful duo soul from the all-time great Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway – released right around the time of Donny's tragic passing! The set was co-produced by Eric Mercury and Flack – and it has a lot of great vocals from Roberta, with as masterfully paired with Donny as always ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Atlantic, 1980. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99 9.99
A double album from Roberta & Peabo – with some nicely recorded tracks from a gig at The Holiday Star Theater in Merrillville, IN (not too far south of Chicago) in the dawn of the 80s – and some tight studio material, too! It's got a some terrific live versions of some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, and is lightly bent at the sides.)
Flaming Ember —
Westbound #9 ... LP Hot Wax, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Flaming Ember – a combo with a sound rooted in rock, but filled with plenty of soul too – making they a key funky crossover act in the early 70s! These guys borrow the best of Motown soul and the best of the jazzier rock groups of the time – and often use ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Flamingos —
Best Of The Flamingos ... CD Rhino, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Love Walked In", "Mio Amore", and "I Only Have Eyes For You", which still makes us stop dead when we hear it. 18 tracks in all! CD
End, 1960. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of the great End LPs by The Flamingos, who at this point were at their peak, and were recording with these amazing studio arrangements by Sammy Lowe. Lots of cool stuff in the same vein as "I Only Have Eyes For You", like "Besame Mucho", "You Belong To My Heart", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s "Division Of Roulette" pressing. Cover has some surface wear & aging.)
Darrow Fletcher —
Crossover Records – 1975 to 1979 LA Sessions ... CD Crossover/Kent (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sublime 70s work from Darrow Fletcher – a singer we mostly know for his early soul singles in Chicago – but one who really hits his stride on these rare sessions from LA! The music was mostly recorded for Ray Charles' Crossover label – although a few singles also appeared on ... read more CD
Ace/Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $13.99 26.99
Righteous soul from late 60s Chicago – a killer collection of early singles from the great Darrow Fletcher – only a youngster at the time, but already working at a level that's as strong as most of his older contemporaries! Darrow's got this soaring voice that really sends us every ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Righteous soul from late 60s Chicago – a killer collection of early singles from the great Darrow Fletcher – only a youngster at the time, but already working at a level that's as strong as most of his older contemporaries! Darrow's got this soaring voice that really sends us every ... read more CD
Flirtations —
Nothing But A Heartache (aka Sounds Like The Flirtations) ... LP Deram, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Killer work from The Flirtations – originally an American group, but one who made a hip step to the UK in the mid 60s – where they began backing a lot of big artists, and also recorded this rare gem on their own! The sound is a wonderful blend of American soul and 60s UK girl pop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Flirts —
Born To Flirt ... CD Hot Productions, 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
Produced by Bobby Orlando. CD
Flirts —
Passion/O Records, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label promo.)
MCA, 1979. Sealed ... $5.99 7.99
Smooth stepping grooves from The Floaters – still very much in the nicely compressed mode of their more famous debut, and getting some nice production help here from Eugene McDaniels! There's a righteous punch to the record that really shows the influence of McDaniels – a way of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch and bent corners.)
Floaters —
Floaters ... LP ABC, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Their classic, with the great long version of "Float On", which is a monster soul cut that stands tall with steppers and rappers alike. It's probably the best track they ever did, and it's all here in a version that's nearly 12 minutes long – with loads of samples that you'll ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Eddie Floyd —
Chronicle – His Greatest Hits ... CD Stax, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
16 tracks of Eddie's classic Stax sides, with a range of material that runs from 60s through 70s. A handful of big hits, and a big batch of lesser known, but still great Memphis soul from Floyd. Includes "I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)", "Bring It Home To Me" ... read more CD
Stax, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
13 tracks of Eddie's classic Stax sides, with a range of material that runs from 60s through 70s. A handful of big hits, and a big batch of lesser known, but still great Memphis soul from Floyd. Includes "I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)", "Bring It Home To Me" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. NOTE – Cover has a manufacturing flaw at the top edge, where the front paste-on was applied with a torn and bent portion.)
Eddie Floyd —
Eddie Floyd Experience ... CD Malaco/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked later set from Stax Records giant Eddie Floyd – a Malaco records album that has Eddie transforming his sound nicely for the time – picking up a slightly clubby groove while he still keeps his vocals right on the money! Arrangements are by Wardell Quezerque, who keeps ... read more CD
Eddie Floyd —
I've Never Found A Girl/Stax, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Solid soul from Eddie Floyd – 2 tremendous albums on a single CD, plus bonus tracks too! I've Never Found A Girl is tremendous late 60s work from Eddie Floyd – a great date from the post-Atlantic years of Stax Records – material that really shows the hipper, more righteous sound ... read more CD
Eddie Floyd —
Very Best Of Eddie Floyd ... CD Stax, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
20 tracks of Eddie's classic Stax sides, with a range of material that runs from 1966 through 1974. Cuts include "Knock on Wood" (of course), "Big Bird", "Check Me Out", "Soul Street", "Blood Is Thicker Than Water", and "Baby Lay Your Head ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RPM (UK), 1980/1981. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 22.99
A huge legacy of work from the Flying Lizards – two full albums, plus lots more bonus tracks too! First up is the well-circulated debut, a new wave crossover classic from The Flying Lizards – one of the quirkiest groups of their era! The group were European, but have a sound that ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Futuribile (Italy), Early 1980s. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 26.99
Cool Italian work from Carlo Fontana – a singer with a soulful style that's right at home in some of the Italo Disco tracks on the set, but which also works well with other modes too! Carlo knows how to space out his words – never getting as over-emotive as more mainstream Italian pop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Force MDs —
Couldn't Care Less (album, radio edit, inst)/Tommy Boy, 1988. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Late 80's quiet storm vocal harmony. The House of Love Medley is a 10 minute medley of hits from Gamble & Huff and others material. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Force MDs —
Touch & Go (longbox edition) ... CD Tommy Boy, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pop soul classic from Force MDs – the kind of record that countless other groups would copy in years to come! The MDs' mix of hip hop production and straighter soul was hardly new at the time, but it's carried off perfectly here – done in a way that shakes off the last vestiges of ... read more CD
Formula 1 —
Hold On (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Guinness/Big Pink (South Korea), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A rare batch of funky soul on the notorious Guinness label – the same company that gave the world the two fantastic albums by Newban – and somehow also managed to issue this gem of a set too! The vibe is similar to Newban – well-crafted upbeat soul that isn't really disco, but ... read more CD
Sharon Forrester —
Love Don't Live Here Anymore (voc, version) ... 12-inch Dice (Jamaica), 1979. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Billy Foster —
Billy Foster & Audio (2023 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Equistar (UK), 1983. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully obscure set of jazzy soul from keyboardist Billy Foster – a musician who's been making waves on the scene in Gary, Indiana for many decades – but has never fully gotten his due! This project captures a younger Billy – working in a soul-based mode that blends vocals ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
MCA, 1998. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
MCA, 1987. Sealed (pic cover)... $1.99 4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed with some price sticker remnants.)
Ronnie Foster —
Love Satellite ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Wicked late 70s work from Ronnie Foster – a rare Columbia outing that's arguably better than his earlier sides for Blue Note! There's more of a soul vibe than before in the music – but in a way that's really foregrounded, and without some of the back/forth wavering that Foster had in ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Ronnie Foster —
Midnight Plane/Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
2 great numbers from Ronnie's Love Satellite LP. "Midnight Plane"s a great slow-building tune from Ronnie – one that's a bit more soul-oriented than some of his jazzier tunes from the Columbia years, but in a great way! The tune begins with a lyric over most of the rhythm – ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Foundations —
Foundations – The Pye Records As, Bs, & Eps ... CD Pye/BGO (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Most folks know The Foundations for one big crossover hit that still gets a lot of oldies radio play – but the group have a heck of a lot more to offer than that, as you'll hear in this wonderful collection that not only features all their 7" single releases from the UK, but also ... read more CD
4 Love —
Hold Your Head Up High (chuchapella r&b mix, blaklash volcal, blaklash dub, night mix, night dub, churchapella) ... 12-inch Cardiac, 1992. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
