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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Unlimited Touch —
Unlimited Touch ... LP Prelude, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An excellent bit of 80s groove! Unlimited Touch have a cool 2-female lead vocal style – and they keep it tight and soulful on grooves that have a nice tight club sound, in a style that often reminds us of Roy Ayers produced albums, like Ladies Of The 80s, or some of the more uptempo tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prelude, 1983. Near Mint- ... $34.99
Pretty great stuff from Unlimited Touch – grooving here in a sound that's got a bit more of an 80s feel than their previous album, but which still works well for their dual-female vocal lead style. There's a bit of an electro "wheeet" in some of the tracks, but the vocals and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Blue Thumb, 1972. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
Plenty of darkness here from Phil Upchurch – those great tones and notes he worked so well back in the 70s – all with that near-perfect quality that made him one of the most in-demand players of his day! The style here is a bit different than some of Phil's previous work in Chicago ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a touch of light wear on the top seam but looks great overall!)
Phil Upchurch —
Feeling Blue ... LP Milestone, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Probably the best jazz album that Phil Upchurch ever cut! Phil plays in two settings here – one with a funky large group, arranged and conducted by Ed Bland (who did a lot of the work for Perception records in the early 70s) – the other with a quintet that includes Wynton Kelly, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Phil Upchurch —
Free & Easy ... LP Jam, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Free and easy grooves from the great Phil Upchurch – a set that has the guitarist evolving more strongly into the world of fusion, after beginning his career with instrumental soul, shifting to heavier funk, and continuing to really open up his jazz chops as the years went by! Here, Phil's ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Free & Easy (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99
Phil Upchurch —
Lovin' Feeling ... LP Blue Thumb, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of Phil Upchurch's best records – and one that's a no-nonsense batch of funky instrumentals that feature some really great guitar! Phil's dropped the Hendrix fuzz of some of his Cadet sides of the late 60s – and instead, he's working in a stretched-out chromatic mode that has bits ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Phil Upchurch —
Name Of The Game ... LP Jam, Early 80s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Phil Upchurch —
Phil Upchurch ... LP Marlin, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the sweetest fusion sets ever recorded from guitarist Phil Upchurch – a set that's less trippy than his earlier albums, but one that more than makes up for that with a tightly soulful groove! Production is by John Tropea and George Benson – and you can definitely hear their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Phil Upchurch —
Upchurch ... LP Cadet, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An incredible album from one of the greatest talents on the Chicago soul scene of the late 60s – guitarist Phil Upchurch, a player with an amazing sound! Phil could work in worlds that were equal parts soul and psychedelia – making his guitar a perfect accompaniment for the best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Scorpio reissue on heavy vinyl.)
Phil Upchurch —
Way I Feel ... LP Cadet, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest moments ever from guitarist Phil Upchurch – and one of the best from legendary arranger Charles Stepney too – a set that uses Upchurch's guitar in the same way that Stepney was using the piano of Ramsey Lewis in the late 60s! The record has full arrangements that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 60s blue label pressing! Cover and label have a cutout hole, and cover has one bumped corner – but overall this is a great copy!)
Phil Upchurch —
You Can't Sit Down – Part Two ... LP Boyd, 1961. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An instrumental classic from early 60s Chicago – and one of the best-selling records by young guitarist Phil Upchurch! Although Phil went onto tremendous fame doing studio and session work over the next few decades – including many key dates for Chess and Atlantic Records – this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Phil Upchurch & Tennyson Stephens —
Upchurch & Tennyson ... LP Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the most soulful albums ever recorded for the Kudu label – and one of the few full LP releases to feature vocal work by Chicago soul singer Tennyson Stephens! Tennyson's working here with Phil Upchurch, the legendary Chicago guitar player whose talents graced countless soul, jazz, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
USA/Marlin/TK, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Soaring disco grooves from the legendary Boris Midney – a set that was virtually built by Midney from the ground up – layering instruments over a funky club beat, then forming the grooves into songs in the process! The result is superb studio work from the height of the disco ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
LaFace, 1997. Near Mint- ... $99.99
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(White label promo. Cover has minimal wear and a hype sticker.)
Marcos Valle —
Vontade De Rever Voce ... LP Som Livre (Brazil), 1981. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Funky soul from the great Marcos Valle – a great blend of mellow grooves and upbeat tunes recorded at the same time Valle was working in the US with Leon Ware! The style here is very similar to Ware's 2 albums for Elektra – both of which feature work from Valle, and include tunes that ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Brazilian pressing! Cover has light ringwear, and two small marks from old stickers. Vinyl is nice and clean.)
Gene Van Buren —
What's Your Pleasure ... LP Tamla, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked Motown nugget from the early 80s – the smoking debut of Gene Van Buren! Gene's a fully-formed artist right from the get-go – writing and producing the set with a rich, mature groove that's totally great – some of the upbeat funky soul tracks that were Motown's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers —
That Motown Sound ... LP Motown, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A heavy batch of Motown soul instrumentals – headed up by Funk Brother Earl Van Dyke! The set features backings that are often very similar to the vocal versions on Motown – but are topped with sweet organ solo work from Earl – who has this lean, mean style that's mighty nice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stax, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $36.99
One of the most fantastic soundtracks of the 70s – and maybe even of all time – thanks to a non-stop blast of insane styles and grooves – all quite different than other blacksploitation records of the time! For this, his masterpiece film, Melvin Van Peebles composed a non-stop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Luther Vandross —
Any Love ... LP Columbia, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Lean, clean work from Luther Vandross – an album of gentle grooves and warmly romantic tones – offered up as part of Luther's hit run in the 80s! The sound is quite electric at times, but Vandross' vocals provide enough human warmth to offset the beats and keyboards – and given ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Luther Vandross —
Busy Body ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Classic 80s work from Luther Vandross – the kind of record that catapulted him from the soul music shadows into the major mainstream of the time! The style here is a fair bit more electric than some of Luther's music of the 70s, but the sound is still silky, soulful, and sensuous – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Luther Vandross —
Forever For Always For Love ... LP Epic, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Better Love", "Promise Me", "She Loves Me Back", "Once You Know How", "Bad Boy/Having A Party", and "Since I Lost My Baby". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Luther Vandross —
Give Me The Reason ... LP Columbia, 1986. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Luther Vandross at the top of his game – sitting right at the height of that crossover space in soul he virtually owned back in the mid 80s! The work here is certainly more commercial than Vandross albums of the past, but the soul is no less deep – thanks to Luther's amazing vocal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Give Me The Reason ... CD 3.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve and lyric insert.)
Luther Vandross —
Never Too Much ... LP Epic, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
You can never get too much Luther Vandross! Never Too Much is his debut album for Epic, and even here in the early 80s, a time when things were getting a little too glossy in a lot of the major label soul sessions, Luther skips it nice and truly soulful here, and managed to ride that realness to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Luther Vandross —
Night I Fell In Love ... LP Epic, 1985. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Til My Baby Comes Home", "Creepin", "Other Side Of The World", "It's Over Now", and "If Only For One Night". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Motown, 1984. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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(Original pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear.)
Vanity 6 —
Vanity 6 ... LP Warner, 1982. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The only record from this group that would sort of morph into Apollonia 6, one of many Prince vehicles during the 80s. As you'd hope from a Prince side project, the tracks here bubble with his new wave/pop/funk crossover, though really the hit "Nasty Girl" is pretty much the only ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, small index sticker.)
Gino Vannelli —
Brother To Brother ... LP A&M, 1978. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A really standout bit of blue-eyed soul from Gino Vannelli – the kind of record that shouldn't be so great, but really holds up well over the years! The style is tight and studio-oriented – somewhere in the mode of Bobby Caldwell and some of Gino's other cross-over contemporaries ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and middle ring wear.)
Gino Vannelli —
Nightwalker ... LP Arista, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Maurice John Vaughn —
Generic Blues Album (Alligator pressing) ... LP Reecy/Alligator, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Tata Vega —
Full Speed Ahead ... LP Tamla, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great debut from Tata Vega – her first album for Motown, and a sparkling soul effort – recorded after an early career stretch with some headier crossover groups! Vega's got a positive, upbeat feel on the record that's mighty nice – a sort of energy that really draws from her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. NOTE – Cover has a cut corner and is lightly stained overall in front, and is slightly wavy with small peeled spots. Labels have light stains.)
Tata Vega —
Try My Love ... LP Tamla, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Come On & Try My Love", "I Need You Now", "Get It Up For Love", "If Love Must Go", and "In The Morning". LP, Vinyl record album
Martha Velez —
Hypnotized ... LP Polydor, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A bit soul, a bit rock, with touches of funky folk – almost in the mode of Ellen McIlwaine, who was clearly one of Martha's contemporaries in the hip female singer/songwriter scene. Titles include "Two Bridges", "Black Rose", "Space King", "Livin Outside ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, light aging, half split top seam, and a small corner cut.)
Vibrations —
Shout! ... LP Okeh, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the few great sides cut for Okeh by the legendary Vibrations – and one of the hardest! The group has a nice strong Northern sound on most of the cuts, with storming vocals that alternate harmony parts and raw hard solos. Uptempo groovers include "End Up Crying", "Talkin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Checker, Early 60s. Very Good ... $44.99
Hard grooving early work by The Vibrations – recorded before their sides at Okeh, with a style of rough-hewn soul that's very much in keeping with their hit "The Watusi". The album's got plenty of great numbers, very much in a Chicago dance mode of the 60s – and titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing - nice and clean. Cover looks great on front, but has a small bit of splitting on the bottom seam.)
Casablanca, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
A real breakout album for The Village People – thanks largely to the hit "YMCA", which had surprising play at the time – and has gone onto become one of those ballpark hits that everyone seems to sing completely un-self-consciously! The group are still working here in a New ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available YMCA (aka Cruisin) ... CD 2.99(Japanese pressing, including obi & insert – VIP 6595.)
Casablanca, 1979. Very Good ... $3.99
The only "west" these guys have gone is the West Village – the home of their aesthetic, and a post-Stonewall playground that was getting very firmly noticed by the mainstream by this point! The album's their last big one for Casablanca – and features arrangements from Horace ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, including obi & insert!)
James Vincent —
Enter In ... LP Sparrow, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Warmly soulful work from James Vincent – possibly his most polished set to date, but a really great effort that stands out strongly from most of his contemporaries! Vincent's moving through some familiar 70s territory here, but he manages to always keep things on hip footing – never ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
James Vincent —
Space Traveler ... LP Caribou, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Warmly stepping grooves from James Vincent – an under-acknowledged genius of the 70s crossover scene! Vincent works here in a title that's smooth and compressed – a bit like more popular AOR work of the time, but with some surprising soulful touches too – especially in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Cleanhead Vinson —
Mr Cleanhead's Back In Town ... LP JSP (UK), 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Miroslav Vitous —
Magical Shepherd ... LP Warner, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Very tasty funky fusion session, cut by bassist Miroslav Vitous in San Francisco – along with a group that includes Airto, Herbie Hancock, and Jack DeJohnette. The sound is very much in keeping with Herbie's early 70s funk albums – with lots of nice long electric grooves, and spare ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Miroslav Vitous —
Majesty Music ... LP Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the great ones from bassist Miroslav Vitous – a musician you might know from more atmospheric moments, but artist who could really be funky when he wanted! The album's got this righteous groove that really matches the energy of Miroslav's Magical Shepherd album from the same time ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Voices Of East Harlem —
Voices Of East Harlem ... LP Just Sunshine, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A masterpiece of sweet group soul! This was the first secular record cut by The Voices Of East Harlem – a group who'd had an earlier gospel-tinged album on Elektra, but who are soaring out here in a brilliant mix of righteous mainstream soul styles – courtesy of the Curtom power team ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Voltage Brothers —
Throw Down ... LP Lifesong/CBS, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The group's second album – with a few tracks still produced by Eugene McDaniels, and the rest handled by Cashman & West. Titles include "Wanna Dance", "The Prophet", "Stayed Away Too Long", "Throw Down", and "Telephone". LP, Vinyl record album
Marlin, 1978. Sealed ... $1.99
The second US album from Euro disco outfit Voyage – a group who manage to bring in some nice progressive and jazzy elements to the mix! There's almost a jamming rock-gone-disco approach to a few of the best numbers – thanks to a strong use of heavy guitars and keyboards, and a real ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fly Away ... CD 8.99(Still sealed!)
Adam Wade —
Adam & Evening ... LP Coed, Early 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Adam Wade is fantastic here – a singer with a sound that could easily rival Nat King Cole or Johnny Mathis, but who also gets a slightly deeper current of soul! Arrangements are full and rich – often with a bit of vocals behind Wade's lead – but the sophisticated charts never get ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Coed, 1960. Very Good- ... $1.99
Great work from Adam Wade – a slightly overlooked singer of the 60s, and one who steps out here in a great mix of soul styles and fuller vocal modes! Wade often has the kind of mature sophistication that could rival Johnny Mathis – and a number of cuts here are certainly cut from a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam, half split bottom seam, light surface wear.)
John Wagner Coalition —
Shades Of Brown ... LP Koala, 1976. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A pretty great album of James Brown tracks – played by a funky LA studio group led by producer John Wagner! The record's a no-nonsense workout on the tracks, with lots of funky guitar, choppy clavinet riffing, and even some nice funky flute – a bit of a different twist for James Brown's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Wakelin —
Reggae Soul & Rock N Roll ... LP Pye, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
White Boy reggae recorded at the height of the genre's climb to fame – at a time when a guy like Eric Clapton, or even worse, the silly-looking Johnny Wakelin, could put out a reggae record with confidence. Fortunately, Johnny's real claim to fame is the great novelty number here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Narada Michael Walden —
Awakening ... LP Atlantic, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
This successful late 70s outing from Walden is one of his most all-star records – stuffed with great guest appearances by singers and musicians that include Bobby Lyle, Greg Phillinganes, The Brecker Brothers, Carlos Santana, Hiram Bullock, The Pointer Sisters, and Angela Winbush! The sound's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Narada Michael Walden —
Dance Of Life ... LP Atlantic, 1979. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Narada Michael Walden's tighter records of the 70s – a tight batch of soul tracks that steps off of his spiritual roots into a sound that points the way towards 80s groove! Narada's on piano and percussion, as well as vocals – and the rest of the group grooves heavily in a mix ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear, bent panels, small center split in the spine, and ink stamps inside the opening.)
Narada Michael Walden —
Garden Of Love Light ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Narada Michael Walden's first album – and a surprisingly complex approach to spiritual soul, handled with some great guest guitar work by Jeff Beck and Carlos Santana! The approach is somewhere between 70s rock fusion and smooth soul – done with a tight, professional style that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Johnny 'Big Moose' Walker —
Rambling Woman ... LP Bluesway, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Jr Walker & The All Stars —
Home Cookin' ... LP SOUL, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Heavy duty instrumentals from this legendary Detroit tenor giant! This album's one of Jr's best – recorded with a rawer tone than later work, almost a mixture of funky 45 and R&B grooving. Motown favorites like "Come See About Me" and "What Does It Take To Win Your ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jr Walker & The All Stars —
Jr Walker & The All Stars Greatest Hits ... LP SOUL/Motown, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Jr. Walker's deep soulful tenor graced many a Motown hit back in the 60s – including the dozen featured on this tasty "best of" compilation, put together back in 1968, from singles that were issued earlier in the decade. Includes the huge hit "Shotgun", plus "Home ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jr Walker & The All Stars —
Jr Walker & The All Stars Live! (1967) ... LP SOUL, 1967. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Definitely hard wailing stuff from Jr and group – caught here in a smoking live setting, which really lets them open up! The record begins with an introduction by the Velvelettes, and ends with Earl Van Dyke performing "Heartbreak" – but the rest of the album's by Jr and crew ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has split top & bottom seams, light surface wear & aging, name in marker on the back. Labels have name in marker.)
SOUL, 1967. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
Jr Walker's second live set for Motown – and a hard-wailing set with a raw edge you wouldn't expect from the label! The recording quality is nice and raunchy – and the group's playing at double or triple-time on the set, grooving with amazing edges, twists, and turns. Many cuts ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, some wear, and track notes in pen.)
Jr Walker & The All Stars —
Jr Walker & The All Stars Play Shotgun ... LP SOUL, 1965. Sealed ... $16.99
One of the all-time classics from Jr Walker & The All Stars – key proof that Motown could groove even when nobody was laying down vocals! As you might guess from the title, the album features the group's huge hit "Shotgun", plus lots of other cool funky little tracks like " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited RSD issue on 150 gram vinyl, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Jr Walker & The All Stars —
Jr Walker & The All Stars Play Shotgun (Pickwick) ... LP SOUL, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the all-time classics from Jr Walker & The All Stars – key proof that Motown could groove even when nobody was laying down vocals! As you might guess from the title, the album features the group's huge hit "Shotgun", plus lots of other cool funky little tracks like " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jr Walker & The All Stars —
Peace & Understanding Is Hard To Find ... LP SOUL, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A record that has Jr Walker and the group stepping out with some of the righteous touches promised in the title – partly in the choice of songs on the set, which are all nicely tucked into that strong mix of deep soul vocals and saxophone lines that had become the Jr Walker groove! The set ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
SOUL, 1966. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
A stone cooker from Jr Walker – the kind of hard-driving soul that made his 60s Motown work a key link between the Detroit sound of the time, and R&B sounds of earlier years! Jr's soulful sax is right up in the mix on most numbers – and the overall sound is nicely freewheeling and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Taiwanese pressing on orange vinyl, still with plastic outer sleeve. Cover has a light stain at the bottom right corner.)
SOUL, 1966. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
Hard heavy stuff – and some of Jr's earliest work for Motown, only the second album to be issued on the small Soul subsidiary! The groove is nice and hard, with lots of original tracks done in the tenor-heavy instrumental style that was Jr's calling card during the time. Titles include ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Taiwanese pressing on orange vinyl, still with plastic outer sleeve.)
T Bone Walker —
Good Feelin' ... LP Polydor, 1968. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A rare gem from T Bone Walker – one of the few hip sides he cut in Europe at the end of the 60s – and very different than his more traditional work! The set was put together by Robin Hemmingway – who also handled the hip Hal Singer record from the same time – and the ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
T Bone Walker —
Stormy Monday Blues (Bluesway) ... LP Bluesway, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
T Bone Walker —
Super Black Blues ... LP Flying Dutchman, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little set from T-Bone – recorded at the end of the 60s, with a lineup that includes other blues musicians like Joe Turner, Otis Spann, and George Harmonica Smith, plus jazz funk players like Paul Humphrey and Ernie Watts! The vibe is very laidback – and most tracks on the ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Bluestime bullseye label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
T Bone Walker —
T Bone Blues ... LP Atlantic, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Later work from guitar genius T-Bone Walker, but still very much in the style of his best R&B work! The album features small group backings that do the best to bring out the jazzier side of T-Bone's style – one that was a direct influence on countless jazz funk guitarists in later years ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available T Bone Blues ... CD 4.99
T Bone Walker —
T Bone Walker – Classic Indigo Vocals & Guitar ... LP Capitol, Mid 40s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Incredible early work from the legendary T Bone Walker – very early recordings of the electric guitar in blues, and maybe still some of the best! Walker's already a master here – playing with this hard tone on the strings, but one that also has a surprising amount of sensitive jazz ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Imperial/Blue Note, Early 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
An excellent 2LP set that brings together 28 early 50s recordings by T-Bone Walker – crucial sides that link together jazz and blues traditions, with incredible work on guitar that would go onto influence both genres tremendously. The fact that Walker became a huge influence on soul jazz ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dexter Wansel —
Life On Mars ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic bit of space age funk – and maybe one of the greatest moments ever from Philly Soul maestro Dexter Wansel! The album goes way beyond any of Wansel's other work – and blends his warm soulful styles with some of the more keyboard-oriented funk that was coming out of the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has edge & ring wear. Includes TSOP inner sleeve.)
Dexter Wansel —
Voyager ... LP Philadelphia International, 1978. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Dexter Wansel keeps up the space jazz funk groove that was begun on Life On Mars – with those fat, thumping bass lines, elastic lead guitar, atmospheric soul vocals and loads and loads of keys – spatial work on Rhodes, Moogs and ARPs! It's all done in a funky style not always heard on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ring and edge wear and is bent a bit at the edges.)
Dexter Wansel —
What The World Is Coming To ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant work from Philly arranger Dexter Wansel – an album that moves the focus back to soul a bit more than on his Life On Mars set, but which also keeps in plenty of jazzy touches! Dexter's groove here is similar to the best work he did with other Philly vocalists in the same time – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing!)
War —
All Day Music ... LP United Artists, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A sweet sweet set from the mighty War – and maybe the record that really has the group coming into their own! The record's got a stronger vocal presence than earlier War efforts, which is a really great thing – kind of a blend of sweet soul, heavy funk, and Chicano modes – all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
United Artists, 1973. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
War delivers the word, and a whole lot more as well – that amazing blend of styles that always made the group way more than just the sum of its parts! The classic groove is very firmly in place here – a great style that mixes jazz funk with a freer jamming style borrowed from Latin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut textured cover, with the heavy inner sleeve. A nice copy.)
MCA, 1977. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A massive jammer from War – and a record that brought the group to a whole new generation of listeners – as well as a good number of later fans who discovered some of these jams in the club! The groove here isn't disco, but this tightening up of War's sweet jamming vibe – almost ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the shrink with hype sticker and round sticker spot. Includes the heavy inner sleeve.)
United Artists, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A monster set of Chicano funky grooves from LA – most of which forever transformed the sound of funk! The album includes most of the band's best cuts – like "Slippin Into Darkness", "Cisco Kid", "World Is A Ghetto", "All Day Music", "Me & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve.)
War —
Music Band 2 ... LP MCA, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great follow-up to War's first Music Band album – and proof that the group was still plenty darn funky at the end of the 70s! Although different from their original Chicano funk groove, the style here is still totally great – long, drawn-out funk that's filled with plenty of sharp ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
War —
Other Side Of War Warms Your Heart ... LP Souffle, Late 60s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A nice one, and a strange batch of instrumental grooves played by what is billed as an early version of War – with Lonnie Jordan on piano and organ, Harold Brown on drums, Magnificent Montague on congas, and Bobby Womack on guitar! The liner notes lists the group as being made up of members ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
War —
Outlaw ... LP RCA, 1982. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A sweet snapping groove from War – a set that has the group picking up a bit more boogie in their bounce than before, but at a level that helps keep their funk fresh for a whole new generation! The album's a heck of a lot warmer and more live than most of their contemporaries – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
War —
Platinum Jazz ... LP Blue Note, 1977. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Sweet jazzy work from War – a record that has them stretching things out a bit from before, and finding new ways to groove for the second half of the 70s! All the core elements are still firmly in place – that sublime blend of jazz, soul, funk, and Latin elements – but there's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
War —
Why Can't We Be Friends? ... LP United Artists, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A huge moment for War – maybe the group's biggest album of the 70s, but a set that still has them holding onto everything that makes the great! Like Earth Wind & Fire at their best, War have this way of staying strong and righteous, while still able to hit a hook – jamming one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
War —
World Is A Ghetto ... LP United Artists, 1972. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A monster from start to finish – not only the greatest album from War, but maybe one of the greatest mainstream funk albums of all time! The set's got a really unique groove – one that so many others tried to copy, but which was forged here first – in a wicked LA blend of Chicano ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available World Is A Ghetto ... LP 22.99
War —
Youngblood ... LP United Artists, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
War did the music for this funky soundtrack to an early Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs film, and although most of the stuff on here is just typical War stuff, there's one track called "Flying Machine" that's a long funky chase scene-type track that's worth the price of the album alone! Other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Far Out/MGM, 1971. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $33.99 39.99
A surprisingly great pairing of talents – the post-Animals Eric Burdon on vocals, and early grooves from Cali funk legends War – coming together here in a blend that still holds up beautifully after all these years! Burdon was already getting pretty soulful on the last few Animals ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing. Cover has some light surface/ring wear.)
War & Eric Burdon —
Eric Burdon Declares War ... LP MGM, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
War became so popular on their own in later years that it's easy to forget how they first sprung onto the soul charts – here, in an album of many styles that was put together by the wayward Eric Burdon after the dissolution of The Animals. We have to admit that Burdon was a genius to hook ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Anita Ward —
Songs Of Love ... LP Juana/TK, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of THE disco hits of the 70s – a set that spawned not only a huge hit single for Anita Ward, but which also firmly pushed the Miami scene over the top! The record's a wonderful mix of modes – served up with stone southern soul production from Frederick Knight, but also given plenty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Clara Ward —
Gospel Concert – Recorded At Town Hall, New York ... LP Dot, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Hayes Ware —
Ghetto Woman – From Mississippi To Chicago ... LP Bash, 1979. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Rough-edged blues from the Chicago scene – recorded at the end of the 70s, but with a sound that's gritty enough to be from years past! The group's a small one – with Hayes Ware on guitar and vocals, Billy Branch on harmonica, and additional bass and drums – and the tunes are ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a bit of waviness on the opening, and light aging.)
Music Merchant, 1972. Very Good+ ... $49.99
One of the stranger chapters of the Holland-Dozier-Holland story of the early 70s – and one of the coolest, too! Warlock are a jazzy rock combo with plenty of soul – a bit like a twisted version of Blood Sweat & Tears, but with all the sinister energy you'd guess from the image on ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has a bump in one corner, which also has a light stain on back – but rest is nice, and vinyl is great.)
Philips, 1976. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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(Japanese pressing – RJ-7095. Includes obi. Vinyl is clean, but has light groove wear for a few spins during "Tangerine".)
Dionne Warwick —
Anyone Who Had A Heart ... LP Scepter, 1963. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Can 60s pop get any better than this? It's hard to think so – given the near-perfect sound of this album, and its unique blend of soul, vocal, and mainstream modes! The album's only the second in the career of Dionne Warwick, but she's already at the top of her game – singing with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dionne Warwick —
De Luxe Album ... LP Scepter (Japan), 1960s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Dionne Warwick —
Dionne Warwick In Paris ... LP Scepter, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A unique concert album from Dionne Warwick – proof that her talents weren't always restricted to Burt Bacharach arrangements in the studio! The setting is the classy Olympia Theater in Paris, and the style is a bit more open than on Dionne's studio albums – with less material by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo red label pressing.)
Dionne Warwick —
Dionne Warwick On Stage & In The Movies ... LP Scepter, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Dionne Warwick's making a bit of a break from formula for this album – by singing a batch of tunes from films and shows, none of which were written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David! Yet despite this change from earlier records, the album's still got a sound that's strongly in keeping with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dionne Warwick —
Finder Of Lost Loves ... LP Arista, 1985. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly nice album from the later years of Dionne Warwick's career – a set recorded at a time when the lady may have been a bit of a parody of herself on screen, but could still sound great in the studio! The approach is an extension of Warwick's Bacharach roots into a adult ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Arista, 1985. Near Mint- ... $1.99 2.99
With Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder on "That's What Friends Are For". LP, Vinyl record album
Dionne Warwick —
From Within ... LP Scepter, 1972. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A sprawling set of material Dionne recorded for Scepter before departing the label – a good number of which were made with Memphis producer Chips Moman during the sessions for the excellent Soulful album – and some diverse, equally great material that spans her years at the label! It ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dionne Warwick —
Heartbreaker ... LP Arista, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Sweet 80s soul from Dionne Warwick – an album that features a fair bit of production work from Barry Gibb – and a sometime sound that definitely shows his presence! The style here is smoother than Dionne in earlier years – with a nice undercurrent of jazz in the instrumentation, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dionne Warwick —
Hot Live & Otherwise ... LP Arista (Japan), 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great early 80s work from Dionne Warwick – mostly recorded live, with a slightly looser feel than some of her studio sets of the time! LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, 1977. Sealed ... $7.99
The final Warner Brothers album from Dionne Warwick – and a smooth, sophisticated affair done with full arrangements from Michael Omartian! The sound's still not as pop disco as you might expect from the time, and Dionne's gentle vocals are often cast in backings that step along nicely with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Scepter, 1968. Very Good ... $2.99
Quite an unusual album for Dionne Warwick – a late 60s effort that has her returning to her gospel roots, and singing with backing from The Drinkard Sisters – a group originally founded by Dionne's mother, and which featured a young Cissy Houston! The sound here isn't as strictly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Vinyl has some fogginess from oxidation. Cover has a small cutout hole, unglued seams, and is bent a bit at the spine and top left corner.)
Arista, 1980. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A key album in Dionne Warwick's career revival at Arista Records – a set that's filled with the kind of fuller sounds and maturing modes that worked quite well for her shifts in styles over the years! Warwick's a bit less fragile than in the Scepter years, but also not trying as hard to be ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(RCA Music Service pressing, in fantastic shape. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
