Soul — LPs 
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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Knight Brothers —
Temptation Bout To Get Me ... LP Chess/P-Vine (Japan), Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Deep deep deep soul from The Knight Brothers – a wonderful duo who cut some fantastic sides for Chess Records in the 60s! The Brothers originally hailed from Washington DC, and came to Chicago by way of New York – somehow managing to pick up all the best bits of these geographic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Kokomo —
Rise & Shine! ... LP Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Second LP from this slick British funk outfit, with a soulful jazzy edge like many of the bigger acts of their day. The record has a surprisingly tight, compressed groove, considering the band is a bunch of long haried Brits in dirty t-shirts (at least from what we can tell), but it's the mellower ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kool & The Gang/Army Reserve/Narwood, 1974. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Totally cool! This one's a 2LP set produced by the US Army Reserve – featuring 4 separate radio shows hosted by DJ Al Gee, and featuring interviews with and music by the 4 artists named above. The music on the set is lifted from records from the time by the artists, and is interspersed with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Rap N Rhythm With Al Gee ... LP 9.99
Kool & The Gang —
As One ... LP De-Lite, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Solid 80s grooving from Kool & The Gang – a group who inspired so many others in the early 80s soul generation, but who could still do it better than most of the rest! The style here is tight and smooth, but never too slick – and Deodato's giving the group some really great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. A great copy!)
Kool & The Gang —
Celebrate ... LP De-Lite/Polygram, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A super-huge album for Kool & The Gang – and for good reason too! The set features their massive hit "Celebration" – a cut that firmly planted the group in the mainstream, and which keeps getting countless play over the decades – probably still earning them a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Kool & The Gang —
Emergency ... LP De-Lite, 1984. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet 80s sounds from the legendary Kool & The Gang – one of the key classics from the second chapter of the group – when their lineup and sound were a lot leaner than before, and they managed to cross over big to a much wider audience than before! The upbeat cuts show that the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a trace of a sticker.)
Polygram, 1986. Sealed ... $4.99
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(Still sealed in clean shrink.)
Kool & The Gang —
Good Times ... LP De-Lite, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Often overlooked amidst the bigger early albums by Kool & The Gang – but a totally solid record of funky stuff that's right up there with their best work! The band is super-tight at this point, grooving along in a hard drum, heavy bass, wah wah guitar frenzy – and even the vocals ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kool & The Gang —
Greatest Hits! ... LP De-Lite, 1975. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Nice compilation of some of Kool & The Gang's best early funk tracks for De-Lite. The record's got lots of nice groovers, including "Soul Vibrations", "Music is the Message", "Rated X", "Jungle Boogie", "Hollywood Swinging", "Funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kool & The Gang —
In The Heart ... LP De-Lite, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A sweet set that's part of a big early 80s run from Kool & The Gang – a time that saw the funk legends really hitting the mainstream, and winning over a huge new audience in the process! Given that the Gang virtually invented ensemble funk at the start of the 70s, they're perfectly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Kool & The Gang —
Ladies' Night ... LP De-Lite, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A shameless dancefloor cash-in move – but a record that's still pretty darn great as well! You all know the big title cut "Ladies Night", so we won't bother to describe it – but we can say that the group wisely hooked up with Deodato, who produced, mixed, and even played ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued seam and some ring wear. Vinyl has a short click at the beginning of the title track.)
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.)
Kool & The Gang —
Love & Understanding ... LP Dee-Lite, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Amazing work from Kool & The Gang – from a period when they were pushing past their tight early funky sound, into a super-dope mix of electronics and spacey jamming that is still pretty darn revolutionary today! Although you might think the album would be a bit disco by the date, it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Love & Understanding ... CD 9.99
Kool & The Gang —
Open Sesame ... LP De-Lite, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album from Kool & The Gang – a record that pushes the group past their roots as a funky 45 combo, and into larger, more righteous territory overall! There's some nicely spiritual vibes running through the set – almost as if they borrowed a bit of energy from Earth Wind ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kool & The Gang —
Wild & Peaceful ... LP De-Lite, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
After this one, there was no turning back for Kool & The Gang! The record has them bringing their underground funk sound to the masses – with a choppy riffy groove that stands out almost as a public challenge to all the other pretenders that had been cropping up on major labels during ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
La Bionda —
Bandido ... LP Baby (Italy), 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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La Bionda —
La Bionda ... LP Baby (Italy), 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Playful Italian disco from the 70s – done with a few cheesy touches, including the "harem" cover on the record – but also featuring some nice longer tracks that have better instrumental passages! There's a nice exotic feel on "Sandstorm", complete with Eastern-styled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
LA Boppers —
Make Mine Bop ... LP MCA, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The last record we've ever seen by this funky vocal combo – and every bit as tasty as their early work for Fantasy Records! Part of the reason for that is because the group's getting production here from Augie Johnson – who picked up plenty of funky jazz touches through his work with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has two small cutouts.)
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.)
LaBelle —
Moon Shadow ... LP Warner, 1972. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever by Labelle – known especially for the massive funky title cut, which has been an in-demand groover for years! "Moonshadow" begins with a nice funky piano intro, then rolls into a 10 minute groove that's really tasty – filled with lots of jazzy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Moon Shadow ... CD 10.99(Early green label pressing! Cover has some light wear, and bottom back has a small peeled spot – but this is a very nice copy overall.)
Labelle —
Nightbirds ... LP Epic, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A 70s crossover classic, and the album the put LaBelle over the top! The mighty Allen Toussaint is at the helm for this first Epic album to feature the trio of Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx, and Sarah Dash – and he really helps the group find an amazing new sound after their somewhat rougher, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Labelle & The Bluebelles —
Labelle & The Bluebelles – Early Hits ... LP Trip, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of a number of 70s repackagings of Patti Labelle's early work with The Bluebelles – done, in this instance, to appear to be a collection of work by then supergroup Labelle! The cover's got Patti in a 70s silvery outfit – but the work is all early 60s girl group soul, mostly early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Patti Labelle —
I'm In Love Again ... LP Philadelphia International, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A seminal album from the great Patti Labelle – a set that allowed the singer to mature strongly and find her own voice away from the funky, rockish style of Labelle – this sophisticated style that marked a whole new level of the singer's career! The Philly International label turned ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Patti Labelle —
It's Alright With Me ... LP Epic, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A late 70s gem from Patti Labelle! Although the album's recorded right in the height of the disco years, Patti's really shining on the mellower cuts – hitting a serious soulful side that shows that her move to a solo act really let her move into more sophisticated material. There are ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Patti Labelle —
Patti ... LP CBS, 1985. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 is great!)
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.)
Patti Labelle —
Spirit's In It ... LP Philadelphia International, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Smooth early 80s work from Patti – a bit over the top at times, but nicely restrained at others. Despite the fact that Patti's in the hands of top Philly International talents like Gamble & Huff, and Dexter Wansel – the effort's still very much her own, in full diva mode over a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Patti Labelle —
Tasty ... LP Epic, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A real classic from the great Patti Labelle – one of the lady's first few albums as a solo act, and a set that definitely marks her step forward into a whole new sort of sophisticated soul! Some of the funkier, grittier touches of the Labelle years are in place – but Patti's also got ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
Patti Labelle —
Winner In You ... LP MCA, 1986. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A bit one for Patti Labelle in the 80s – a set that crossed over big at the time, but which still has the lady in very soulful territory! Patti seems to sparkle most here on the mellower cuts – the gentle groovers and laidback ballads that helped open her up to a whole new audience, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Patti Labelle & The Bluebelles —
Dreamer ... LP Atlantic, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Probably the best early album that Patti Labelle ever recorded – and one that pushes way past the mix of girl group and pop material she'd been handling previously. The record begins with the killer cut "Dreamer", written by Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham – then it moves into ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo green & blue label pressing. Cover looks great!)
Patti Labelle & The Bluebelles —
Very Best Of Patti Labelle & The Bluebelles ... LP United Artists, 1960s/1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Includes "I Sold My Heart To The Junkman", "You'll Never Walk Alone", "Where Are You", "Down The Aisle", "Tear After Tear", "Danny Boy", "Have I Sinned", "C'est La Vie (You Never Can Tell)", "One Phone Call", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tiny cut corner.)
Laid Back —
Keep Smiling ... LP Sire, 1983. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
It takes a record like this one to remind us just what a magical crossover time the post-disco, post-punk days of the early 80s could be! Take two white guys from Denmark – Tim Stahl and John Guldberg – give them a drum machine and some funky beats, and out comes the breakdance classic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Lakeside —
Fantastic Voyage ... LP Solar, 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
A crowning achievement from Lakeside – one of the key albums to link Ohio funk roots with a smoother LA groove – all served up in a way that had limitless influence for years to come! Bass is definitely at the head of these arrangements, but there's plenty of great guitar too – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some light edge wear.)
Lakeside —
Keep On Moving Straight Ahead ... LP Solar, 1981. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A really well-titled album from the mighty Lakeside – as the record makes you think that the group were going to keep on going for many years – working in their own unique version of earlier funk modes – almost a tightening up of the Funkadelic style of the late 70s! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, tiny cutout notch.)
Lakeside —
Untouchables ... LP Solar, 1983. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
The gangster image on the cover might be a tipoff to the sound here – as Lakeside help forge the roots of g-funk with their classic bass-heavy sound on the album! The record's great – every bit as funky as previous Lakeside work in all the right parts, but also showing a greater ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Major Lance —
Now Arriving ... LP SOUL, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Major Lance —
Swingin'est Hits ... LP Back Trac/CBS, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Billy Larkin & The Delegates —
Ain't That A Groove ... LP World Pacific, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest records ever cut by organist Billy Larkin – a lean, mean batch of soul jazz instrumentals, recorded with the Delegates combo, featuring tenor work by a young Fats Theus! The tracks are short tight jazz dancers – with a mixture of stepping grooves and some more full ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Billy Larkin & The Delegates —
Blue Lights ... LP Aura, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An excellent early album by organ player Billy Larkin, and his first version of the Delegates, which included drummer Mel Brown. As an added bonus, the great tenor player Clifford Scott joins them on most of the tracks here, and the recording is one of his best sessions away from Bill Dogget. The ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing, with deep groove. A nice copy!)
Billy Larkin & The Delegates —
Pigmy ... LP Aura, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Killer stuff! This is one of Billy's earliest albums, and it's a monster batch of funky organ tunes with a much harder groove than on later works! The group is Billy's early Delegates trio – with Hank Swarn on guitar and Mel Brown on drums – and bad, bad grooves abound: including the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Denise LaSalle —
It's Lying Time Again ... LP Malaco, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "It's Lying Time Again", "It Makes Me So Mad", "Love Break", "Footprints Of A Fool", "Your Pleasure My Business", and "You'll Never Get Your Hooks In Me". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Denise LaSalle —
Right Place, Right Time ... LP Malaco, 1984. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really great back to basics set from Denise LaSalle – returning to her deep soul roots after some bigger, clubbier records for major labels! There's a nicely down-home vibe to the record – the start of LaSalle's presence on the bluesier underground of the aging chitlin circuit – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Last Poets —
At Last ... LP Blue Thumb, Early 70s. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Probably the rarest of all albums by the Last Poets – so rare that it often doesn't show up in lists of their work, and that it's never reissued with the frequency of their other early titles. Jalal is firmly in place by this point, and his hip rhyming poetry has brought a new level of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has heavier edge wear with splitting on the spine, and ring wear.)
Last Poets —
Last Poets (Celluloid pressing) ... LP Celluloid, 1970/1984. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The first album by the second group to call themselves the Last Poets – and as fierce a document of their rich talents as you'll ever find – bursting forth with anger and righteousness at a level as tight as Gil Scott-Heron's first album! The group here is the key second lineup of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Last Poets —
This Is Madness ... LP Douglas, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the Last Poets greatest albums – and one of their most sophisticated as well! Gone are the rough-hewn rhymes of the group's first album, and in their place are better arranged, more thought-out tracks that mix in a wealth of musical influences – and which expand the group's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Latimore —
Dig A Little Deeper ... LP Glades, 1978. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Latimore's digging deeper, and sounding greater than ever – working at Muscle Shoals with some great Miami production from Steve Alaimo – and coming across with a sound that's even warmer and more sophisticated than before – yet still very true to its deep soul roots too! At a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dig A Little Deeper ... CD 18.99(Cover is nice.)
Latimore —
Getting Down To Brass Tacks ... LP Glades, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sweet late 70s grooves from Latimore – a bit less bluesy than at the start of the decade, but in a mighty nice way! The set's got loads of warm undercurrents – and shows Latimore pushing his southern soul roots into a modern soul mode – with surprisingly great results – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Getting Down To Brass Tacks ... CD 18.99
Latimore —
I'll Do Anything For You ... LP Malaco, 1983. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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.)
Latin Rascals —
Bach To The Future ... LP Tin Pan Apple, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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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.)
Stacy Lattisaw —
Sixteen ... LP Cotillion, 1983. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
We've never been sure if the title's supposed to indicate that Stacy Lattisaw's finally celebrated her 16th birthday, but the album's definitely a key bit of teen pop from the 80s – filled with catchy crossover tunes and a bouncy approach to soul! The record's a bit more unified than some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stacy Lattisaw —
With You ... LP Cotillion, 1981. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A real move forward in the career of Stacy Lattisaw – an album that has her coming across with a much more mature feel than before, even though she was still quite young at the time! The record's got an unabashedly poppish sensibility, but one that also has some of the more complicated modes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Laurnea —
Betta Listen ... LP Yab Yum/Epic, 1997. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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.)
Betty Lavette —
I'm In Love ... LP Charly (UK), Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic collection of the work of Betty Lavette – an amazing southern soul diva who crafted some incredible recordings! Betty's right up there with great like Betty Harris, Carolyn Franklin, and Ann Sexton for sheer hard, raw, soul sister power – and this 12-track set features a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Azar Lawrence —
Shadow Dancing ... LP Riza, 1985. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
An obscure set from Azar Lawrence – self-produced and self-arranged, in a smooth modern soul mode that's kind of an 80s extension of his work in the 70s for Prestige. There's a definite R&B groove on most tracks, and vocalist Coco Evans sings on 2 of the album's 8 tracks – and an ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ronnie Laws —
Flame ... LP United Artists, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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.)
Ronnie Laws —
Friends & Strangers ... LP Blue Note, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from reedman Ronnie Laws – and an album that really helped set a whole new standard for funky fusion in the 70s! Laws works here with great Wayne Henderson production – which gives the album an even sharper sound than other Blue Note sets of this vintage – and ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Le Pamplemousse —
Sweet Magic ... LP AVI, 1978. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
Moogy keyboards, disco grooves, and sweet female vocals make this a classic session from the Rinder & Lewis team – and the album's a lot better than you might think from the silly name of the group or the throwaway disco cover on the front! The keyboards really drive the album, hitting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cut corner.)
Martee Lebous —
Lady Wants To Be A Star ... LP Image, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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.)
Laura Lee —
Love More Than Pride ... LP Chess, 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Rare work by Laura Lee – a singer who's best known for her 70s hits on the Hot Wax label, but who sounds equally great here on her earlier sides for Chess! Lee's deep soul approach was a perfect match for Chess at the end of the 60s – and the work here often has her coming across with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Laura Lee with Eternal Light —
All Power ... LP Circle City, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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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.)
Toney Lee —
Teaser ... LP Critique, 1986. Sealed ... $19.99
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(Still sealed, with a cut corner and large hype sticker.)
Leo's Sunshipp —
We Need Each Other ... LP Lyons, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really great underground groover from the 70s – an album that hardly got any circulation at the time, but which has gone onto become the stuff of legend over the years! The album's a bit unusual, in that it almost feels like an expanded package of 12" singles – as the a-side ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Scorpio reissue.)
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!)
Era, 1962. Very Good- ... $11.99
Groundbreaking work from Ketty Lester – a really important singer who equally skirted the worlds of jazz and soul! Ketty's got a great sophisti-soul style on the set – working with arrangements by Lincoln Mayorga, and coming off with a sound that would clearly go onto inspire Nancy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Cover has splitting on all seams, edge wear, some surface wear & aging.)
Ketty Lester —
When A Woman Loves A Man ... LP Tower, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great work from this lovely vocalist from the 60s! The record features a core group of backing by the Ronnie Brown trio, plus some larger arrangements by Lincoln Mayorga – and the sound is nice and soulful, with a bit of a jazzy touch – in the manner of some of Nancy Wilson's work at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Level 42 —
Level Best (with bonus tracks) ... LP Polydor, 1989. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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(Still in the shrink with hype sticker.)
Level 42 —
Running In The Family ... LP Polydor, 1987. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Level 42 —
World Machine ... LP Polydor, 1985. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A crossover classic from Level 42 – a set that catapulted the soulful British group into international stardom! The tunes are catchy, filled with electro bits, and produced with some great bubbling touches from Wally Badarou – whose hand in the studio really keeps things from ever ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Levert —
Big Throwdown ... LP Atlantic, 1987. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
Levert —
Bloodline ... LP Atlantic, 1986. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The Levert bloodline runs mighty strong – with roots in the harmony sound of the O'Jays, reworked here to a beautiful new mode for the 80s – in a style that helped the group really revive vocal soul for the decade! At a time when so many other groups were just letting the beats and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small corner bump.)
Levert —
Just Coolin' ... LP Atlantic, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
If you'd told us years ago we'd be digging this sort of late 80s commercial soul, we'd have laughed in your face. But nostalgia has taken hold, and we can't argue with the songcraft here, even if the production (and band's fashion sense) is a bit dated. Not a classic, by any means, but not as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Barbara Lewis —
Baby, I'm Yours ... LP Atlantic, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Near-perfect work from Barbara Lewis – one of our favorite female talents of the 60s – and an artist whose blend of soul and sophistication went onto influence a huge generation of singers in years to come! The album's a key collaboration with Detroit producer Ollie McLaughlin – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Smiley Lewis —
I Hear You Knocking ... LP Imperial, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Raw New Orleans soul from Overton "Smiley" Lewis – one of the city's big stars in the 50s R&B years, and a singer who arguably set the stage for later deep soul to come! A few years before, and Lewis might have been more of a blues singer – but here, he's working with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Smiley Lewis —
I Hear You Knocking (80s pressing) ... LP Imperial/EMI, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Raw New Orleans soul from Overton "Smiley" Lewis – one of the city's big stars in the 50s R&B years, and a singer who arguably set the stage for later deep soul to come! A few years before, and Lewis might have been more of a blues singer – but here, he's working with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small corner bump.)
Webster Lewis —
8 For The 80s ... LP Epic, 1979. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Genius jazzy soul from Webster Lewis – one of his amazing late 70s sets for Epic Records! By this point in his career, Lewis had honed his keyboard craft to perfection – and on albums like this one, he laid down some excellent smooth soulful fusion that soared in a righteous way that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Regency, 1983. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Webster Lewis —
On The Town ... LP Epic, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Classic club from Webster Lewis – and much more of an all-out disco affair than some of his later work! The record introduces Lewis' all-encompassing style – as he writes, arranges, and produces the album at a level that easily matches that of Barry White – who would later emerge ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Libra —
Libra ... LP Motown, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A strange one for Motown – for a number of reasons: The group's European, for one, and they're more of a spacey rock group than a soul outfit. The vocals are a bit lackluster, but the group does have a wonderfully jazzy sound to their playing – and on the best cuts, they hit some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, some ring and edge wear, bent corners, and some small marks and remnants from sticker removal at the top left corner.)
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.)
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.)
Pure Gospel, 1989. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
Roberta Linn —
Roberta ... LP Clown, 1970s. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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Chrysalis, 1981. Near Mint- ... $3.99 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.)
Casablanca, 1980. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(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.)
Liquid Liquid —
Successive Reflexes EP ... LP 99 Records, 1981. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
An incredible piece of percussive work by the always-enigmatic Liquid Liquid! The record is one of their sparest, and has more hard drumming than others – less of a dance-oriented groove, and a very experimental vibe that reminds us of the group's unique role on the New York scene! There's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2015 reissue on Superior Viaduct.)
Little Richard —
Best Of Little Richard (Scepter) ... LP Scepter, Mid/Late 1950s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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(70s Citation Series pressing. Cover is lightly bent at the front panel.)
Little Anthony & The Imperials —
Best Of Anthony & The Imperials Vol 2 ... LP Veep, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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.)
Little Anthony & The Imperials —
Best Of Little Anthony & The Imperials ... LP United Artists/Veep, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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 arrangments and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s abridged mono reissue on Liberty in a barcode cover, with a bent corner.)
Little Anthony & The Imperials —
On A New Street ... LP Avco, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from Little Anthony – and a great update to his smooth 60s harmony sound with The Imperials! Anthony wisely employs the use of two of 70s top harmony arrangers on the album – using Thom Bell on one side, and Teddy Randazzo on the other – both of whom really help ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
King/Charly (UK), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99 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.)
Little Milton —
Blues N Soul ... LP Stax, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Baaad bluesy work from Little Milton – one of his killers for Stax, and a record that's equally heavy on the soul tip too! There's a strong Memphis vibe going on here – thanks to arrangements from James Mitchell, and backings from the Memphis Horns – who really do a good job of ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Little Milton —
Grits Ain't Groceries (Checker) ... LP Checker, 1969. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the funkiest albums ever cut by Little Milton – done at the end of the 60s with some hard Chicago soul arrangements from Gene Barge, and an overall style that mixes electric blues with some of the hard soul coming from the city's west side scene at the time! The album's much more of a ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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.)
