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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Professor Longhair —
Crawfish Fiesta ... LP Alligator, 1980. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Red Beans", "Willie Fugal's Blues", "Crawfish Fiesta", "It's My Fault Darling", and "Her Mind Is Gone". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Crawfish Fiesta ... CD 1.99(Green label pressing. Cover has a small trace of a price sticker.)
Professor Longhair —
New Orleans Piano ... LP Atlantic, 1949/1953. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Essential New Orleans piano from Professor Longhair – an artist who was neither a professor, nor a man with much hair! The chrome-domed pianist had a huge influence on the sound of New Orleans R&B and soul to come – as he played in a triplet-heavy way that was rooted in blues, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Arthur Prysock —
Arthur Prysock 74 ... LP Old Town, 1974. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Arthur Prysock —
Arthur Prysock Does It Again ... LP Old Town, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Old Town, 1965. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Arthur Prysock —
I Worry About You ... LP Old Town, Early 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic work from Arthur Prysock – a singer who really helped redefine the role of the male singer in the 60s, even though he's hardly remembered today! The title cut is one of his anthems – the kind of song that's heartfelt, yet masculine at the same time – almost a different ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Arthur Prysock —
Portrait Of Arthur Prysock (Verve) ... LP Verve, Mid 60s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Genius! It's hard to go wrong with Arthur Prysock in the 60s – and an album like this is key proof of why he was one of the best male singers of his generation – even if nobody seems to remember that now! There's a mix of darkness in with the bold, adult, masculine approach here ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Decca, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $1.99 4.99
Arthur Prysock —
Silk & Satin – Arthur Prysock At His Very Best ... LP Polydor, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Milestone, 1987. Near Mint- ... $1.99 2.99
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Big Stick ... LP Prestige, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Quite possibly the rarest album from Pucho & The Latin Soul brothers – and also one of the greatest, too – thanks to a wonderfully soulful vibe overall, and some wicked vocals from the great Jackie Soul! Arrangements are a bit bigger than some of their previous dates, but nicely ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Super Freak ... LP Zanzee, Early 70s. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Pucho and the gang hit the seventies, and lay down some hard Latin funk in a very blacksploitation mode! The centerpiece of the album is a 15 minute medley of three tunes from Superfly – "Superfly", "Pusherman", and "Freddie's Dead" – all sewn together ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has some light aging along the opening edge.)
Bernard Purdie —
Shaft ... LP Prestige, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A full funky session from master drummer Bernard Purdie – a set that expands out his previous Prestige vibe, and almost goes for a soundtrack scope to match the record's Shaft title! The set leads off with a great take on the Isaac Hayes hit – one that follows in the same fully-flowing ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original green label pressing – in nice shape! Cover has very light wear, but is nice too. A very nice original pressing.)
Asha Puthli —
Devil Is Loose ... LP CBS (Germany), 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A masterpiece of spacey soul by the great Asha Puthli – a really unique 70s singer who has this incredible vocal range, and a great way of using it amidst slinkily soulful tracks – a bit like Minnie Riperton, or maybe like some of the Sylvia Striplin work with Roy Ayers! The sound here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Devil Is Loose ... LP 25.99
20th Century, 1979. Near Mint- ... $33.99
An incredible blend of southern and modern soul – the second album by soul songwriter Sydney Joe Qualls, recorded in both Chicago and Muscle Shoals, with a stone mellow sound that's outta site! The groove here is extremely well-done – tight, but never too slick – and with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light ring impressions. Label on Side A has a sticker.)
Decca, 1967. Very Good ... $7.99
Excellent work from this soulful piano combo – a group who were a lot like the Three Sounds, but who added in extra percussion on congas and bongos from the great Percy France! There's some nice twists and turns on the record – and the set includes some great originals like "Haramb ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono spectrum label pressing. Cover has ringwear, heavy edge wear, yellowing from age, half split seams, some splitting in the spine, and some stains and inspection stamp in back.)
Quartz —
Quartz ... LP Marlin, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet spacey disco from Quartz – and a set that definitely lives up to the icy image on the cover! The set's in the best mode of the French club scene of the 70s – a groove that certainly draws complex instrumentation from the progressive moments of a few years before – but which ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Marlin, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Queen Samantha offer up a nice mix of modes here – taking on the Box Tops' classic oldie "The Letter", before launching into some originals of their own – all in the best longform disco mode of the TK Records family of labels at their height! The group's singers aren't listed ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring impressions and a cutout notch.)
Mark Radice —
Intense ... LP Roadshow, 1977. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A free soul classic from Mark Radice – a mixture of smooth soul, compressed AOR pop, and slight rock influences, featuring Radice on keyboards and vocals on all tracks, and arrangements by Paul Riser that give the set a pretty nice little groove. This is somewhere between Average White Band ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
Tangerine, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A rare 60s cooker from The Raelets – showing the backing trio in great form away from their boss! The album's got an unusual format – in that 2/3 of the tracks are by the trio of female singers – but a remaining 1/3 is from Ike & Tina Turner – making a surprise ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small center split on the top seam.)
Rahmlee —
Rise Of The Phenix ... LP Headfirst, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
If you've ever doubted the influence of Donald Byrd on jazz, this is an album that will change your mind! Trumpeter Rahmlee covers a wide range of Byrd's styles from the 70s – from the simpler funky jazz of the early Mizell years, to the later more R&B-ish work on Elektra, to some of ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ma Rainey —
Blame It On The Blues ... LP Milestone, Mid 1920s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Milestone reissue of classic early blues sides by Ma Rainey, including "Chain Gang Blues", "Deep Moanin' Blues", "Tough Luck Blues", "Moonshine Blues", and "Dead Drunk Blues". There's a dozen cuts in all, with great notes, and the material has not ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s mono blue label pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, worn spots at the spine, and an application wrinkle in back.)
Reba Rambo —
Lady Is A Child ... LP Green Tree, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Rare Earth —
Ecology ... LP Rare Earth/Motown, 1970. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A stone smoker from Rare Earth – recorded a a time when they were able to easily handle a groove made up of equal parts funk, rock, and soul! The vibe here is almost like War at times – not for the LA touches in the mix, but for the heady and heavy way these guys roll forward – ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing, still sealed with 'supervalue' sticker.)
Rare Earth, 1969. Sealed ... $9.99
The first really major album from Rare Earth – issued on their own self-named subsidiary of Motown! The set's a perfect blend of the rich undercurrents of the heady Detroit scene of the late 60s – at one level a tripped-out rock record with styles that almost hint at MC5, at another ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Motown reissue pressing, still sealed with a small price code sticker.)
Rare Earth —
Ma ... LP Motown, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
Rare Earth get some super-heavy help on this set from Norman Whitfield – who wrote all the tracks for the record, and produced the whole thing with a thundering intensity to match his best work with The Temptations! Given Rare Earth's more rock-styled bent, the sound's a bit different here ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover, with light wear.)
Rare Earth —
One World ... LP Rare Earth, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A record that gave Rare Earth one of their biggest hits ever – their hard-burning "I Just Want To Celebrate" – a killer classic that played big on both sides of the fence, and which definitely established the group as a soulful force that kept on going! At some level, the set ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Motown, 1971. Very Good- 2LP ... $4.99
Rascals —
Island Of Real ... LP Columbia, 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of those great later albums from the Rascals – recorded after their early hit years on Atlantic, at a time when the group was tripping out a bit, and actually picking up a lot more funk and rock touches! The sound of the record is surprisingly appealing to our ears, with some great funky ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1971. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Nothing too peaceful here – at least not in a sleepy sort of way – as The Rascals are really hitting on all burners, and starting to mix a bit of funk in with their groove! The record's a great extension of the group's last work on Atlantic – and it takes that already-righteous ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has ringwear, edge wear, and a 2 Record Set sticker.)
Savoy, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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(80s pressing.)
Lou Rawls —
Black & Blue ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good ... $6.99
Quite possibly the first truly great Lou Rawls album for Capitol – an all-out swinging jazz session done with arrangements by Onzy Matthews, in a mode that firmly helped put the Lou Rawls sound on the map! The tracks are mostly older numbers from a long lineage of blues and R&B – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has clear tape on the top & bottom seams, small spine split, light wear & aging.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
One of Lou's excellent Capitol sessions produced by David Axelrod! The record's not an outwardly funky one, but Axe gives the set a nice loping groove on the best tracks – the sound that he brought to his best work with Rawls, and which really put him over the top back in the 60s. Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing.)
Lou Rawls —
Close-Up ... LP Capitol, 1969. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, minimal wear, and a hype sticker.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of Lou Rawls' best for Capitol – produced by David Axelrod, and arranged by HB Barnum with a joyous, leaping, sock-soulful groove! The drums get nice and hard on the set – especially on the classic break version of "For What It's Worth", and the rolling righteous cut ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Philadelphia International, 1979. Near Mint- ... $2.99
One of Lou's classics for Philly International – a warm mix of smooth soul and adult vocals, handled with some great arrangements by Dexter Wansel and Thom Bell. There's less standout singles on this set than previous Philly records, but Lou's class and quality makes nearly every track come ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve – a nice copy.)
Lou Rawls —
Lou Rawls Live! (Capitol) ... LP Capitol, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums to ever sum up the genius of Lou Rawls in the 60s – a brilliant live set put together with the talents of David Axelrod! The record perfectly captures the easy-going soul of Rawls in the early years – a natural approach to his music that made him one of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lou Rawls —
She's Gone ... LP Bell, 1974. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A great little Lou Rawls album from his short-lived time at Bell Records – and like most of his smaller stints at 70s labels, work that really stands out from the rest! The album was cut in LA with smooth production from Norman Ratner – but the overall sound is still pretty darn hip ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of the best albums that Lou Rawls cut with the team of HB Barnum and David Axelrod – that incredible duo who made some of his 60s Capitol albums so great! The style here is wonderful – upbeat grooves from Barnum – who brings more soul into Lou's music than before – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a spot of surface wear in the upper corner, but is nice otherwise.)
Lou Rawls —
That's Lou – The Moving & Exciting Songs Of Mr Lou Rawls ... LP Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Lou Rawls on Capitol – one of his fine fine albums produced by David Axelrod, with that snapping tight groove that works amazingly well with his vocals! The arrangements are super-tight – jazzy backings that have Lou shifting between that monologue style that he ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, aging, wear, and a number in marker.)
Lou Rawls —
Tobacco Road ... LP Capitol, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A real breakthrough for Lou Rawls – a set that again paired him with arranger Onzy Matthews, and which even more deeply explored the unique space between jazz, soul, and the blues that became Rawls' prime territory back in the 60s! Matthews' backings are hip and jazzy throughout – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear and a price sticker mark.)
Capitol, 1967. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of the great ones – produced by David Axelrod, with HB Barnum arrangements, and sublime vocals by Lou, who's really at his best in this sort of setting! The album features 2 hip monologues – "Righteous Woman" and "Dead End Street" – plus the famous sung ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear & aging.)
Capitol, 1969. Near Mint- ... $6.99
One of the nice moments from the days when David Axelrod was producing Lou Rawls! The record's a great mix of soul and tight LA production, and features the breakbeat cut "Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song)". Other nice ones include "Season Of The Witch", "It's You", "I ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Capitol, 1968. Very Good- ... $5.99
One of the beautiful records from Lou's late 60's years at Capitol, and one of the ones he made with the great team of H.B. Barnum and David Axelrod. As usual, Barnum turns out some fantastically swinging soul arrangements – and Axelrod's procduction ensures that things are nice and tight, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has ring wear, cutout hole, split bottom seam, aging.)
Capitol, 1969. Very Good- ... $1.99
Another one of the really good Lou Rawls albums from the late 60's. David Axelrod produced, and the drums are nice and hard, especially on "I Can't Make It Alone", which he arranged. Other tracks include "Give Me Your Love" (not the Curtis Mayfield song), "When She ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, ring & edge wear, aging.)
Lou Rawls & The Pilgrim Travelerss —
Soul Stirring Gospel Sounds Of The Pilgrim Travelers ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful batch of gospel tunes recorded by Lou Rawls with the Pilgrim Travelers – his early group from pre-secular soul days, reunited here for a rare studio session! The album's a great bridge between Lou's two worlds in music – and is recorded with a great 60s soul approach that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lou Rawls with Les McCann Ltd —
Stormy Monday ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Lou's most jazz-oriented albums – featuring backing by Les McCann's famous trio with Leroy Vinnegar and Ron Jefferson, perfectly suited to Lou's soulful renditions of the tunes on the album. Most of the numbers are bluesy ones, but as usual, Lou manages to give them his own hip twist ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a bit of pen on the back.)
Capitol/Music Images, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A pretty great little live set – recorded in Central Park in the late 60s, before a very large crowd! Lou sounds great, as always – and the Ramsey Lewis material is very much in the spirit of the live mid 60s Cadet recordings. Maxine Brown is the real treat, though, as the live ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Ray Goodman & Brown —
Ray, Goodman, & Brown II ... LP Polydor, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Probably the best album Ray, Goodman, and Brown cut after they dissolved The Moments, and moved to Polydor. Despite some more modern soul production than their classic recordings, their harmonies are excellent, and their voices are in totally top form. The LP includes their classic "Happy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Raydio —
Raydio ... LP Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The first Raydio set from guitarist Ray Parker – an artist who'd worked on countless session gigs by the time of this album, which gave him more than enough chops to get things right from the start! The sound is tight and definitely aimed at the charts, by Ray also brings his own sort of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Raydio —
Rock On ... LP Arista, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Not much rock here, but a definite guitar-driven groove – that Ray Parker vamp cooked up in a long legacy of work for other artists – really sparkling here in the frontline of Raydio! The bass is pretty strong too, with that mainstream funk sound that was popping strongly from the west ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Re-Flex —
Politics Of Dancing ... LP Capitol, 1983. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Reflex never had much of a long recorded legacy – but they certainly made their mark with this classic album of 80s electro pop! The tunes follow somewhere in the territory of contemporaries like Human League or Ultravox, but also maybe have a quirkier vibe that's more in the spirit of the ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ready For The World —
Long Time Coming ... LP MCA, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The super-catchy second album from Ready For The World – a group who managed to take an older falsetto soul style from the 70s, and refit things nicely for a more electro-styled 80s groove! The group really make great use of the sorts of beats and keyboards that were bubbling under in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, 1977. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A great solo moment from Eugene Record – the singer who'd rose to fame with The Chi-Lites, and who still sounds pretty darn great here on his own! The album follows strongly from the best late styles of Record's previous group – and the tunes are a mix of ballads that Eugene could ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a faint name in pen.)
Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A nicely understated set from the great Eugene Record – one that really has him moving forward in a mature, masculine role after his work with The Chi-Lites! Record's a great lead act on his own – and has a sense of confidence that's nicely balanced with some of the heartbreaking tones ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and a stained corner.)
Epic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Despite the Native American theme of the title, the group, and the cover image, the set is mostly a pretty straight mix of soul and rock, mid 70s crossover material with a flanged-out LA kind of appeal. Titles include "Interstate Highway 101", "Blood Sweat & Tears", "Co ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing.)
Otis Redding —
Best Of Otis Redding (2LP version) ... LP Atco, 1960s/1972. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
25 of Otis Redding's best numbers, pulled together out of the Stax vaults after Atlantic had more or less completely taken over the Memphis label. Includes "Shake", "Ole Man Trouble", "Good to Me", "I Can't Turn You Loose", "I've Been Loving You Too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Otis Redding —
Best Of Otis Redding (single LP version) ... LP Atco, 1960s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
12 of Otis Redding's best numbers, pulled together out of the Stax vaults after Atlantic had more or less completely taken over the Memphis label. Includes "I Can't Turn You Loose", "I've Been Loving You Too Long", "Cigarettes & Coffee", "Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Otis Redding —
Come To Me ... LP Charly (UK), Early/Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Otis Redding —
Dictionary Of Soul - Complete & Unbelievable ... LP Volt, 1964. Near Mint- ... $39.99
An album with a very fitting title – as the whole set is practically a dictionary of soul music, for anyone who needs an understanding of the genre! The cover alone tells you that the set is something special – and the sounds within are even better – classic Otis Redding on Stax ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Sundazed reissue – 180 gram vinyl!)
Otis Redding —
Dock Of The Bay ... LP Volt, 1968. Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very important crossover soul album – a huge hit for Otis Redding that was released after his tragic death in December 1967 – but it's also hard to say if it would have had the impact it did had Redding not passed while the LP was still in production. In a way, the record sort of set ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo Volt pressing. Cover has a split top seam, splitting on spine & bottom seam, name in pen, surface wear.)
Otis Redding —
History Of Otis Redding ... LP Volt, 1960s. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Not necessarily a complete "history" of the man – but a classic "best of" compilation that includes some of his greatest tracks ever! Titles include "Security", "Mr Pitiful", "I've Been Loving You Too Long", "Try A Little Tenderness" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Otis Redding —
Legendary Otis Redding – His Greatest Recordings ... LP Warner, 1960s/1975. Very Good 3LP ... Out Of Stock
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Otis Redding —
Lonely & Blue – The Deepest Soul Of Otis Redding ... LP Stax, Late 1960s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A very cool idea – and a set that works together almost as a "lost" Otis Redding album – from the cover art right down to the grooves on the disc! The package focuses on the deepest, bluest side of Otis Redding – his amazing talent for a heartbreaking song and a sad-ting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Otis Redding —
Love Man ... LP Atco, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A key posthumous release from Otis Redding – material recorded in 1967 before his untimely early death, released in 1969 to a very eager audience for work from the late soul singer! The album's a bit less classic than some of Redding's earlier Stax sides, but is still head and shoulders ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing. A nice copy.)
Otis Redding —
Otis Blue – Otis Redding Sings Soul ... LP Volt, 1965. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Otis Redding Sings Soul – plenty of truth in that – but on this sweet little set, he somehow does it even better than before! The album's got a tightness that's totally great – but it's light years from the smoother soul of Motown, and still has plenty of the gritty Memphis edges ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with LW and AT etch. Cover has some surface & edge wear, aging.)
Otis Redding —
Otis Redding Live In Europe ... LP Volt, 1967. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great little live set – recorded overseas, but with a really classic 60s southern soul sound overall! Stax always did a pretty good job of shopping its big artists overseas – where they met with extremely enthusiastic response, as you'll hear in this classic live album recorded by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Atco pressing with repeating logo label and SP suffix.)
Otis Redding —
Pain In My Heart ... LP Volt/Atco, 1964. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Otis Redding's greatest LPs! Unlike some of his others – which either had some filler, some gimmicks, or were collections of material released after his death – this one is a totally solid batch of southern soul tracks that ranks with some of the best work to come out of Memphis ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Scorpio reissue.)
Atlantic, 1966. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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(80s issue. Cover has a cutout notch and some wear.)
Atco, 1970. Very Good+ ... $24.99
In the years after his death, when Otis Redding had approached near-deity status, Atlantic was digging through their vaults (recently swiped from Stax!) to find whatever they could to put together a record. Fortunately, most of the material they came up with was great – as you'll hear on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Otis Redding/Reprise, 1967. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Shake", "Respect", "Try A Little Tenderness", and "I've Been Loving You Too Long" by Otis Redding – and "Like A Rolling Stone", "Rock Me Baby", and "Wild Thing" by Jimi Hendrix. LP, Vinyl record album
Reddings —
Awakening ... LP Believe In A Dream, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Bouncing bass, snapping rhythms, and plenty of full on groovers from the Reddings trio – a set that has their vocals tightly wrapped around rhythms that are heavy on the boogie and mainstream funk modes of the time! Bass is handled by Dexter Redding, and is pretty upfront in the mix on most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jimmy Reed —
Best Of Jimmy Reed (Vee Jay) ... LP Vee Jay, Early 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Classic collection of Jimmy's hard rockin' R&B for Vee Jay, with a dozen great stompers from Reed: "Baby What You Want Me To Do", "Hush Hush", "Found Love", "Honest I Do", "You Got Me Dizzy", "Take Out Some Insurance", "You Don't ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing. Cover has surface wear and clear tape on all seams.)
Bluesway, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99 16.99
A great setting for the legendary Jimmy Reed – working here with a tight groove, thanks to the band of Al Smith – who also produced the session! Wayne Bennett is on lead guitar, Lefty Bates on rhythm, and Jimmy Reed handles guitar and harmonica too. (Blues, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Jimmy Reed —
I'm Jimmy Reed ... LP Vee Jay, Late 50s. Good ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Jimmy Reed – and one of the first few albums on the Vee Jay label! The sound is spare, rootsy, and bluesy – the kind of tunes that made Jimmy an instant favorite, and which were a key force in the Chicago blues sound of the 50s. The set features material recorded ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available I'm Jimmy Reed (with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99(Original mono maroon label pressing with deep groove. NOTE: Vinyl has a heated edge and skips on "You Got Me Dizzy" and "Honest I Do". Cover has split seams)
Vee Jay, 1964. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A smoking live set from Jimmy Reed – filled with the kind of rocking, rollicking numbers that made his bluesy groove an undeniable influence on the UK scene of the 60s! Most numbers begin with a compelling vamp, then have Jimmy taking the lead on vocals – adding in plenty of charm in ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and small splits in the bottom seam.)
LMI, 1972. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
An obscure one from Della Reese – and a set with a nice touch of soul, too! The album was produced by Della herself, with arrangements by Peter Myers – and titles include "Fire & Rain", "Funny", "Bein Green", "If Loving You Is Wrong", and ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
MCA, 1974. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Martha Reeves' first solo album for MCA – an all-out studio affair that's quite different from her classic 60s work for Motown! The album's done in a way that really focuses on the deepest side of Martha's vocals – in a way that goes for the sort of "rootsy" soul that was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a light fray in back at the opening.)
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas —
Anthology ... LP Motown, 1960s/Early 70s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Martha and the girls' entry into Motown's well-done series of 70s multi-LP collections – this one only a double-length set, but still filled with plenty of great bits by the group! The set features a solid decade's worth of work – material from the trio's 1962 start at Motown, up to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes booklet. Cover has light ring wear.)
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas —
Black Magic ... LP Gordy, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums ever from Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – a set that's way past their early overheard hits for Motown, and which shows the group really stretching out with a new sort of power! There's definitely a bit of Black Magic in the mix – as there's a fresh feel ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Motown inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and is bent a bit at the bottom left corner.)
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas —
Heat Wave ... LP Gordy, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Wonderfully romping grooves from one of Motown's first great groups – a stunning set of tracks that really put The Vandellas on the map! The title cut's one of those stormers that played for years on both sides of the Atlantic – and was a key inspiration to the UK soul scene too – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas —
Sugar N Spice ... LP Gordy, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
There's a bit more sugar here than spice, but the whole thing's pretty nice Motown work from the late 60's. Martha and the rest of the group groove their way through tracks like "I Love The Man", "Taking My Love (And Leaving Me)", "Soul Appeal", "It Ain't Like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Irene Reid —
It's Only The Beginning For Irene Reid ... LP MGM, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Mellow moody bluesy jazzy vocal tracks, in a style that was made popular by other 60s singers like Nancy Wilson or Gloria Lynne. This probably isn't Irene's rootsiest record, but the moody late-nite arrangements by George Siravo do a nice job of showing off her sophisticated vocal approach. Very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Verve, 1967. Very Good ... $8.99
Sublimely soulful work from Irene Reid – at one level a record that's in the field between jazz and soul, like albums from Gloria Lynne or Nancy Wilson at the time – but at another level, a key indication of Irene's strong strong vocal approach – one that's much deeper and more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has just a touch of light wear & aging, but is great overall!)
Irene Reid —
Room For One More ... LP Verve, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Although Irene Reid later went on to make some recordings that had her in a more rootsy setting, this nice set from the mid 60's features her deep soul voice amidst classy jazz-based arrangements by Oliver Nelson. The record's got the feel of one of Nancy Wilson's classics for Capitol, with a mix ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing.)
Rene & Angela —
Street Called Desire ... LP Capitol, 1985. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A bit late in the game for Rene & Angela, though they're still pumping out some classic 80s groove numbers, with Angela Winbush's flair for great songs. There's a few numbers here that are moving a bit too far into the commercial radio slow jam territory for our tastes, but there's a couple of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Reynolds Singers —
Soul-Gospel Sounds Of The Art Reynolds Singers ... LP Capitol, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Amazing work by one of the greatest lost soul bands of the late 60s! As the name would imply, Art and the group are a gospel outfit – but when they worked on Capitol, they got some great hip production that put them in an LA pop soul groove, similar to Friends of Distinction or other mixed ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jeannie Reynolds —
Cherries, Bananas & Other Fine Things ... LP Casablanca, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great little album from Jeannie Reynolds – and her lasting contribution to underground soul! Jeannie's vocals are nice and deep – with hints of southern diva phrasing, filtered through some of the tighter soul styles coming out of Chicago and other points north at the time! Detroit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is lightly bent at the top edge and spine.)
LJ Reynolds —
Tell Me You Will ... LP Fantasy, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The strong late 80s release from soul veteran LJ Reynolds for Fantasy! At this point, the ex-member of The Dramatics had been proving for years that he's a pretty great modern soul singer in his own right – having delivered a string of solid solo efforts throughout the 80s – and Tell ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rhythm —
Rhythm ... LP RCA, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful record by this little-known vocal quartet, who (we think) only made this one record for RCA. The sound is similar to some of the other RCA vocal groups of the time, and Bert De Coteaux did the arrangements, as he did with some of the other groups. The real treat, though, is when the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rhythm Makers —
Soul On Your Side ... LP Vigor, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Funky madness from the legendary Rhythm Makers – a dancefloor combo with a really incredible groove! The group has an approach that's a lot like Kool & The Gang at their best, or like some of the best mid 70s albums by the Kay Gees or Fatback – lots of bass at the bottom, very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Soul On Your Side (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99(Original white label promo! Cover has light wear and a cut corner – but this is a great copy.)
Rhythm Makers —
Soul On Your Side (test pressing) ... LP Vigor, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Funky madness from the legendary Rhythm Makers – a dancefloor combo with a really incredible groove! The group has an approach that's a lot like Kool & The Gang at their best, or like some of the best mid 70s albums by the Kay Gees or Fatback – lots of bass at the bottom, very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lionel Richie —
Can't Slow Down ... LP Motown, 1983. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Lionel Richie's biggest records ever! Titles include "Can't Slow Down", "All Night Long", "Penny Lover", "The Only One", "Running With The Night", "Hello", "The Groove", "Love Will Find A Way" and "Stuck On ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Can't Slow Down ... CD 3.99
Can't Slow Down ... CD 3.99
Lionel Richie —
Composer – Great Love Songs With The Commodores & Diana Ross ... LP Motown, Late 70s/Early 80s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
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Lionel Richie —
Dancing On The Ceiling ... LP Motown, 1986. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Lionel's third album for Motown – one in a string of massive hits that forever changed the sound of 80s soul! The smooth mellow lover is still firmly in place – taking a few chances on the set, but still sounding best on the romantic numbers. Titles include "Love Will Conquer ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Lionel Richie —
Lionel Richie ... LP Motown, 1982. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Lionel's first solo album after leaving the Commodores – and a solid bit of mellow soul that forever merged the genres of soul music and adult contemporary! Titles include "Serves You Right", "My Love", "Tell Me", "You Are", "Truly", "Jus ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl plays with a click on the first track. Cover has some light wear.)
Sharon Ridley —
Stay A While With Me (Sussex pressing) ... LP Sussex, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An incredible album of deep deep soul! Recorded way before Sharon Ridley became a big club diva, this record mixes deep soul vocal stylings with some well produced Van McCoy arrangements, and backing by some crack New York players. The result is one of the best female vocal soul albums we can ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole, but this is a very nice copy.)
Righteous Brothers —
Some Blue Eyed Soul ... LP Moonglow, 1960s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Rimshots —
Down To Earth ... LP Stang, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sweetly stepping funk from The Rimshots – here moving from their rawer early sound into a tighter mode that was much more in keeping with the Philly scene of the time! The set's got a really full ensemble group feel – similar to other All Platinum classics by Brand New Funk and Wood ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has two cutout holes and light wear.)
