Soul
Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
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Bobby Caldwell —
Heart Of Mine (2023 Japan Record Day release) ... LP 
Sin-Drome/Lawson (Japan), 1989. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A set issued at a time when the great Bobby Caldwell had fallen a bit from his superstardom at the start – but was still able to craft the kind of blue-eyed soul that first made him a giant! The set's arranged and produced by Bobby, with a lean vibe that shows that he wasn't getting any sort ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
California Playboys —
Trying To Become A Millionaire ... LP Loadstone/Manufactured, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Stunning funky soul by California Playboys – a heck of a record that should have made the Playboys a huge combo at the time! It's a shame the group didn't become millionaires – but the obscurity of the record is maybe also one of its charms – the kind of small label set that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
BGP (UK), Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A label-spanning look at the music of Terry Callier – one that starts with his folksy roots, runs through his sublime soul at Chess, and ends with some of his overlooked modern soul numbers from the early 80s! There's been a few other Callier collections on the market, but this one's got the ... read more CD
Terry Callier —
About Time – The Terry Callier Story 1965 to 1982 ... CD BGP (UK), Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A label-spanning look at the music of Terry Callier – one that starts with his folksy roots, runs through his sublime soul at Chess, and ends with some of his overlooked modern soul numbers from the early 80s! There's been a few other Callier collections on the market, but this one's got the ... read more CD
Also available About Time – The Terry Callier Story 1965 to 1982 ... CD 11.99
Terry Callier —
Alive ... CD Mr Bongo (UK), 2001. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Brilliant work by Terry Callier – and his greatest album in years! If you, like us, have loved Terry's older work, but been a bit disappointed by the heavy production of recent albums, then you'll probably love this excellent live set – recorded recently at London's Jazz Cafe, with ... read more CD
Terry Callier —
Essential – The Very Best Of Terry Callier ... CD MCA (UK), 1960s/1970s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Some of the greatest work ever recorded by this incredible Chicago soul singer! The set brings together 17 tracks from Terry's years at the Chess/Cadet label – his greatest time in the studio, when he was mixing his unique style of folksy soul with some of the more complicated backings of ... read more CD
Mr Bongo (UK), 2009. Used ... $18.99
Jazzy folk soul survivor Terry Callier returns to Mr Bongo with Hidden Conversations – with Terry's soul searching lyricism, warm vocals, and mood setting acoustic guitar paired with laidback production by trip hop pioneer Robert Del Naha of Massive Attack! The styles work pretty well ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mr Bongo (UK), 2004. New Copy ... $9.99
A lovely album from the legendary Terry Callier – another spacious set of gorgeously composed soul for Mr. Bongo! Lookin' Out was largely recorded in the Chicago area, with players that sit in with Terry in his residences at the Green Mill, and the easy, jazzy feel reflects it. What really ... read more CD
Terry Callier —
Lookin Out ... CD Mr Bongo (UK), 2004. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A lovely album from the legendary Terry Callier – another spacious set of gorgeously composed soul for Mr. Bongo! Lookin' Out was largely recorded in the Chicago area, with players that sit in with Terry in his residences at the Green Mill, and the easy, jazzy feel reflects it. What really ... read more CD
Also available Lookin Out ... CD 9.99(Includes slipcase.)
Terry Callier —
Occasional Rain ... CD Cadet/MCA (UK), 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Terry Callier's first album for Cadet – and the kickoff of one of the greatest three album runs that any soul artist ever recorded! This one's got a different feel than the later two, as it takes songs by Terry, and structures them with these little musical "segue" tracks in ... read more CD
Terry Callier —
Speak Your Peace ... CD Mr Bongo (UK), 2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
The best work we've heard in years from Terry Callier – the legendary soul singer from Chicago who's finally getting his due! This album avoids many of the mistakes of Terry's recent comeback efforts – and has him working with the best of the London scene – extremely fitting, as ... read more CD
Terry Callier —
Speak Your Peace (green vinyl pressing) (2023 Black Friday Release) ... LP Mr Bongo (UK), 2002. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The best work we've heard in years from Terry Callier – the legendary soul singer from Chicago who's finally getting his due! This album avoids many of the mistakes of Terry's recent comeback efforts – and has him working with the best of the London scene – extremely fitting, as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mr Bongo (UK), 2003. Used ... $5.99
The genius of Terry Callier – remixed! One of the greatest things to happen to Chicago soul legend Callier in recent years was his discovery by a host of cutting edge producers and DJs on the European scene – important talents who took his work to a whole new audience, by fusing Terry's ... read more CD
Terry Callier —
What Color Is Love ... CD Cadet/Verve, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Possibly the greatest album ever by the legendary Chicago soul singer Terry Callier! Terry's rich mellow voice is mixed with superb arrangements from the Cadet studio team, with Charles Stepney at the head, and the result is completely sublime. The songs are longer than on earlier albums – ... read more CD
(Verve Originals digipack pressing.)
Terry Callier —
What Color Is Love ... LP Cadet, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Possibly the greatest album ever by the legendary Chicago soul singer Terry Callier! Terry's rich mellow voice is mixed with superb arrangements from the Cadet studio team, with Charles Stepney at the head, and the result is completely sublime. The songs are longer than on earlier albums – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rickey Calloway/Funk Night, 2023. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Amazing work from Rickey Calloway – an overlooked soul singer with a resume that goes back to the 70s, and one who's definitely kept the spirit of James Brown alive and well with music like this! In a world of young singers trying for a classic vibe, Rickey's the real deal – and served ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
PMG (Austria), 1980. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
Brilliant brown-eyed soul from Ray Camacho – an artist who was previously known for more border-styled work with his Teardrops band, but who steps out here with a surprisingly great blend of electric jazz and boogie! The approach is wonderful – a real re-direction of Ray's earlier ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
Camelots —
Camelots Want You To Dance Girl – 32 Original Doo Wop Favorites! ... CD Castle, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Cameo —
Alligator Woman ... CD Chocolate City/Universal (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The cover's a bit creepy, but the album's still plenty great – old school Cameo still strongly in a funk-based mode, before some of the stiffer grooves of their later years! Bass is the ruler of the set – and most tracks here vamp around in a very heavy P-Funk style of groove – ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Cameo —
Best Of Cameo ... CD Mercury, Late 70s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Word Up", "Single Life", "Candy", "Shake Your Pants", "Rigor Mortis", "Attack Me With Your Love", "Talkin' Out The Side Of Your Neck", "Sparkle", "Back And Forth (Non-LP Version)", "Fli ... read more CD
Cameo —
Cameosis/Casablanca/Robinsongs (UK), 1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A pair of killers from Cameo – back to back on a single CD! Cameosis is full-on frenetic funk from Cameo – one of the group's tightest albums, yet still without any of the too-slick sounds of later years! The sound here is amazing – and we always find ourselves wondering how a ... read more CD
Cameo —
Emotional Violence ... CD Reprise, 1992. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
Cameo —
Feel Me ... LP Chocolate City, 1980. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A great 80s groove from Cameo – but one that's still done in the group's best early funk ensemble mode! There's maybe a bit more emphasis on the basslines and keyboards than before, but the sound of the music is still wonderfully full and spontaneous – very much in keeping with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a trace of a sticker.)
Cameo —
Knights Of The Sound Table ... LP Chocolate City, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Massively funky work from Cameo – a set that's right in the middle of their classic early run – and still quite strong on the bass-heavy grooves the group helped inspire in countless legions of imitators! The tightness of the set is incredible – moving at a pace that's simply ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cameo —
Secret Omen ... LP Chocolate City, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A sweet stunner from Cameo – a set that's got the group working with an even tighter, more on the money sound than before – yet never in a way that's too slick or commercial! These guys were one of the first to push the big ensemble funk sound into a leaner approach, and they really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cameo —
She's Strange ... LP Atlanta Artists/Polygram, 1984. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
An indisputable classic from Cameo – one that has them changing up their sound from earlier albums! The heavier funk of some of their late 70s sides is long gone, and in its place is a more stripped-down style that relies more on electric percussion and keyboards to update their sound. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Cameo —
Single Life ... LP Atlanta/Polygram, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Cameo —
Ugly Ego ... CD Chocolate City/Universal (UK), 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums ever from Cameo – the group's third release! The album's got a great approach that hints at more sophisticated soul styles, but which is still firmly in charge of the bass-driven grooves that made their early albums so great – a compressed approach to the ... read more CD
Cameo —
Word Up! ... LP Atlanta/Polygram, 1986. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A mid-80s classic from Cameo – one that showed the world that the group was still very much in the funky music game, even if their lineup had been reduced to a trio! Larry Blackmon's still at the head of the group – singing, drumming, and playing bass throughout – with plenty of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a square razor mark in front and is lightly bent at the bottom right corner.)
Cameo —
Word Up! (12'' version, 7'' version, inst)/Atlanta/Polygram, 1986. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
A mid-80s classic from Cameo – one that showed the world that the group was still very much in the funky music game, even if their lineup had been reduced to a trio! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has waviness from moisture and light wear.)
GC Cameron —
Give Me Your Love ... LP Malaco, 1983. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful later album from GC Cameron – a singer you might know best as the early lead in The Spinners – sounding quite different here in a Malaco Records setting! The album's got Cameron slow-stepping through some great mellow soul cuts – warm, sensuous tunes that work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Choker Campbell —
Hits Of The Sixties ... LP Motown, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Motown bandleader Choker Campbell leads a sharp group of studio musicians through a set of Motown hits like "Baby Love", "Finger Tips", "Mickey's Monkey", and "Pride and Joy". The sound is surprisingly swinging, with a nice soul groove that's as good as any ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a light corner bend.)
Mr Blues/P-Vine (Japan), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A raw cooker from the Chicago scene of the 70s – the best kind of gritty electric blues that was being recorded by the indie labels, even at a time when other bigger companies were trying to turn it into cliche! Eddie Campbell is great here – with raw vocals that captivate instantly, ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
My Block, Early 2000s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Candido —
Beautiful (Japanese pressing) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful bit of Latin funk – and one of the rarest albums ever from the mighty Candido! The album's one of the first that has Candido stepping out of the straighter Latin jazz mode of earlier years – working with a funky lineup of players arranged by the mad genius Joe Cain, and ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
(A nice copy! Includes obi!)
Ghetto/Now Again, Early 1970s. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 26.99
Not the same Candido that you might know from Salsoul Records or 50s Latin fame – and instead a younger percussionist who cut this legendary album for Joe Bataan's Ghetto Records label! The set's got a rootsy vibe that's mighty nice – right up there with the best of the Fania salsa ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Candy & The Kisses —
Scepter Sessions (butterscotch vinyl pressing) ... LP Scepter/Sundazed, Mid 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The first-ever full length album of work by Candy & The Kisses – a really great east coast girl group who recorded these tracks for Scepter Records in the mid 60s! The trio are great – and have a way of snapping sweetly and hitting a groove that might have sounded very familiar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capers & Carson —
Capers & Carson ... LP Janus, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Mellow soul/rock LP by the male/female team of Donna Carson and Hedges Capers. The vocals are a bit weak, and not really our bag, but the band backing them is pretty good, and features some excellent bass work by Carol Kaye that shows up on the intros to a number of the songs. Tracks include ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atco, 1966. Very Good+ ... $28.99
A landmark set of grooves by this excellent Detroit group – a trio who recorded for the local indie Karen, but got a much bigger boost towards fame when their record was picked up by Atlantic! The set's one of the killer 60s Motor Town sets produced by Ollie McLaughlin – and like the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dance The Cool Jerk (180 gram red vinyl pressing) ... LP 35.99(Original tan and purple label stereo pressing – a nice copy! Cover has some light wear, but is nice too.)
Atco/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $35.99 39.99
A landmark set of grooves by this excellent Detroit group – a trio who recorded for the local indie Karen, but got a much bigger boost towards fame when their record was picked up by Atlantic! The set's one of the killer 60s Motor Town sets produced by Ollie McLaughlin – and like the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dance The Cool Jerk ... LP 28.99
Capitols —
We Got A Thing ... LP Atco, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An obvious follow-up to their big hit "Cool Jerk", but a great album of raw soulful tracks that puts this Detroit group right up there with the best of the 60s up-tempo harmony groups! Apart from the nice original title cut, the record's also got a number of other great tracks like " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capricorn —
I Need Love (voc, inst) (Biba) ... 12-inch Biba (Italy), Early 80s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A weird little electro single from Italy – one that's got some great jagged beats on the intro – popping and crackling in breakdance frenzy before the darker, starker lyrics come into the mix. The tune was arranged by Simonetti – and the instrumental mix is really the one to go ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have initials in marker, spot of sticker removal.)
Capris —
Our Story ... CD JMV, Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Thirty tracks. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
AVI/Past Due, 1978. Used ... $24.99
A legendary funk set from late 70s Chicago – served up by our own Captain Sky, aka Daryl Cameron – an imposing figure who often worked in the same space-themed territory as the P-Funk empire in the mid 70s! The difference here, though, is that Cameron wrote, produced, and put the whole ... read more CD
Also available Adventures Of Captain Sky ... LP 13.99(Out of print.)
Captain Sky —
Adventures Of Captain Sky ... LP AVI, 1978. Very Good ... $13.99
A legendary funk set from late 70s Chicago – served up by our own Captain Sky, aka Daryl Cameron – an imposing figure who often worked in the same space-themed territory as the P-Funk empire in the mid 70s! The difference here, though, is that Cameron wrote, produced, and put the whole ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Adventures Of Captain Sky ... CD 24.99(Cover has light wear and staining.)
Captain Sky —
Concerned Party No 1 ... LP TEC, 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums by this super-stylized funkster from Chicago! Captain Sky followed very firmly in the P-Funk footsteps – using lots of bass and rocking rhythms to carve out a space-themed groove that had plenty of cool touches! And more than that, the Captain's style was equally ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Irene Cara —
Anyone Can See ... CD Unidisc (Canada), 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Exodus/Vee Jay, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Caress (Boris Midney) —
Caress (RFC) ... LP Warner/RFC, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
We've never been sure if this group is the same one who recorded a few years earlier with Patrick Adams – but whatever the case, the album's a pretty great one – and equally in a top-shelf clubby mode! Keyboards, horns, arrangements, and production are all by Boris Midney – who'd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Mariah Carey —
MTV Unplugged ... Cassette 
Columbia, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mariah Carey/Columbia, 1995. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cut corner, bent corners, and an index label at the top right.)
Carl Carlton —
Carl Carlton ... LP 20th Century, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An excellent album of smooth soul from Carl Carlton – a richly talented singer who began his career as a kid in the 60s, but who's working here in a sophisticated adult mode with production by Leon Haywood. The album kind of takes Haywood's best styles of the mid 70s and updates them to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Carl Carlton —
I Wanna Be With You ... LP ABC, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Bunny Sigler produced this one by Carl, and it's definitely got a lot of Bunny's Philly disco influences running through it. You won't find any "Bad Mamma Jamma" tracks on here – but you will find a lot of up-tempo cuts with a dancefloor sound. Titles include "Live For ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jean Carn —
Happy To Be With You ... LP Philadelphia International, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Jean's classic Philly albums, recorded after she left Doug Carn, and started to make records as a solo artist. The record's got stellar production by Gamble & Huff and Dexter Wansel, and features a nice mix of up-tempo cuts and mellow ones. With the monster "Don't Let it Go to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Jean Carn —
Jean Carn ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Jean Carn was one of the best-ever singers to hit the Philly International label – a sophisticated diva with a style that would strongly influence soul music for the next 10 years, and a downright compelling voice that crafted some of the best modern soul of her generation. Although Jean ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jean Carn —
Sweet & Wonderful ... LP TSOP/Columbia, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful album that is one of Jean's hardest to find, with a stunning modern soul groove that nicely pushes past her 70s work, and opens rich new territory. The sound is great, and a bit more sophisticated than on earlier albums – thanks to some strong arrangements from McKinley Jackson. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jean Carn —
Trust Me ... LP Motown, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A near-lost chapter in the career of Jean Carn – her one and only album recorded for Motown, cut in the early 80s with production by Norman Connors! Oddly, although Connors was the first producer to give Jean Carn a chance back in the 70s as a smooth soul vocalist – finding her voice a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jean Carn —
When I Find You Love ... LP Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sublime smooth soul from Jean Carn – who by this point has really honed her act into a polished one, perfect for the rising modern soul groove of late Philly. The record features production by Jerry Butler, Dexter Wansel, and Eddie Levert – but Jean unites the whole thing with her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jean Carne —
Closer Than Close – The Best Of Jean Carne ... CD Philadelphia International, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the nicer things about the global centralization of culture into the hands of a few giant companies is that you can at least get a "greatest hits" comp like this which spans the artists career on a number of different labels! As proof, you'll find killer stuff from Jean's best ... read more CD
Jean Carne —
Don't Let It Go To Your Head – The Jean Carne Anthology ... CD Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 1970s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic tribute to the great Jean Carne – a singer who started out in jazz, working with then-husband Doug Carn on spiritual sessions and drummer Norman Connors on his soulful sides of the 70s – then shifted over to the Philadelphia International label, where she really helped ... read more CD
Jean Carne —
Love Lessons ... CD Moja, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
The classiest lady of Philly Soul gets a chance to lay down some new vocal tracks in this recent recording with a nice feel! The sound is fairly strong, with the high quality modern production that characterizes other recent releases on the Expansion label. Billy Paul guests on the cut "Good ... read more CD
James Carr —
Best Of James Carr ... CD Goldwax/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful collection of work from the legendary James Carr – a singer that those in the know place at the same level as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, or any of the deep soul greats of the 60s! Like Otis, James recorded heavily on the Memphis scene at the time – not for Stax or ... read more CD
Also available Best Of James Carr ... LP 19.99
Goldwax/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $19.99 22.99
A beautiful collection of work from the legendary James Carr – a singer that those in the know place at the same level as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, or any of the deep soul greats of the 60s! Like Otis, James recorded heavily on the Memphis scene at the time – not for Stax or ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Razor & Tie, Late 60s. Used ... $4.99
20 tracks in all – most from his legendary Goldwax Records years in Memphis! CD
James Carr —
Man Needs A Woman ... LP Goldwax, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Sublime southern soul from one of the greats! James Carr is right up there with the best of the 60s – Otis Redding, Arthur Conley, Joe Tex, and others – but he never made it as big as them because of personal troubles and bad planning on the part of his label and management. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
James Carr —
Man Needs A Woman ... LP Goldwax, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Sublime southern soul from one of the greats! James Carr is right up there with the best of the 60s – Otis Redding, Arthur Conley, Joe Tex, and others – but he never made it as big as them because of personal troubles and bad planning on the part of his label and management. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
James Carr —
You Got My Mind Messed Up ... LP Goldwax, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An incredible bit of southern soul – one of two classic albums cut by James Carr for the Goldwax! At the time of release, this album virtually died in the racks – but thanks to the work of countless music writers over the past few decades, Carr has finally achieved legendary status in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sony (Japan), New Copy (reissue)... $41.99 49.99 About August 3, 2024
A rare unreleased solo album – with music by Tatsuro Yamashita and Haruomi Hosono! LP, Vinyl record album
Clarence Carter —
Best Of Clarence Carter – Snatching It Back ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, Late 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Clarence Carter —
Dynamic Clarence Carter ... LP Atlantic, 1969. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Seminal southern soul from the legendary Clarence Carter – one of his early killers for Atlantic Records, all of which really stand out from most of his work to come in later years! There's a raw, raspy brilliance here that's undeniable – the blind singer stepping out with incredible ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and green Broadway label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, a small trace of a sticker, light wear, and aging.)
Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Sublime sounds from Clarence Carter – wonderful work from his second wave of singles for Fame Records – a wealth of great music from a time when Carter was really coming into his own! Clarence was great right from the start, but here you can really hear him finding his own voice – ... read more CD
Clarence Carter —
Testifyin' ... LP Atlantic, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Excellent early work from Clarence Carter – recording here with production and arrangements by Rick Hall – in that sweet Muscle Shoals style that never sounded better than it did with Clarence! Carter had a way of working with Hall that was really beyond some of the cliches that crept ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Broadway label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Atlantic/Kent (UK), 1968/1969. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
A pair of classic albums from Clarence Carter – back to back on a single CD, with bonus tracks too! First up is the album This Is Clarence Carter – a seminal debut from the great Clarence Carter – proof that there was still a lot of genius to be heard in southern soul at the time! ... read more CD
Earl Carter & The Fantastic Six —
Make It With You (with bonus tracks) (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Princess/Shout (Japan), 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from a group who are equally great on the funky tip, and on the mellow side of the spectrum – a small southern combo from the mid 70s, but one with a feel that's a lot more like some late 60s funky 45s! The funky cuts are almost all originals here – handled by Earl with ... read more CD
Mel Carter —
My Heart Sings ... LP Imperial, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great little album of dramatic pop tunes – notable not only for Mel Carter's richly vibratic vocals, but also for sublime early production work by Nick DeCaro! Nick handled the arrangements with Jimmie Haskell and Harold Battiste, and the set's a gem that's right up there in the Gene ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Scott Carter —
Real Love ... LP TBA, 1987. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Cartouche —
Feel The Groove (sergosonic mix, sergosonic 7" edit, underground remix, remix) ... 12-inch Scotti Bros, 1991. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Challenger/Soul Jazz (UK), 1982. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $9.99 19.99
A high school record, but also one of the first hip hop singles to come out of Chicago! Given that in the early 80s, Chi-town was still focusing mostly on soul (and soon, house), the Windy City was way behind New York in terms of hip hop production – and most early rap efforts came out as ... (Hip Hop, Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Alvin Cash —
Windy City Workout – The Essential Dance Craze Hits & Rarities 1964 to 1973 ... CD Mar V Lus/Charly (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
The full scope of genius from the legendary Alvin Cash – not just his 60s gritty groovers, but a host of later funk tracks as well – all packaged into a beautiful book-styled package! Cash is one of our favorite Chicago artists ever – a dancer by trade, but a flamboyant ... read more CD
Cashmere —
Cashmere ... LP Philly World, 1985. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Late Philly Soul from Cashmere – who get some great production help here from Bobby Eli, Bunny Sigler, and Ron Dean Miller – all in a snapping 80s groove, but with some really warm touches! There's a softer feel to the vocals than you might hear in other groups of this nature – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Casiopea —
Sun/Alfa (Japan), 1986. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Era, Late 50s. Used ... $4.99
Jimmy Castor —
Butt Of Course/Atlantic/Robinsongs (UK), 1974/1975/1976. New Copy 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A trio of albums from Jimmy Castor – complete with bonus tracks too! First up is Butt Of Course – a funky funky classic from Jimmy Castor – a set that kicked off a tight run of records for Atlantic – and which firmly established his rep as a master of 70s funk! The sound ... read more CD
Jimmy Castor —
Dimension III ... CD RCA/Vocalion (UK), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Three-dimensional magic from the great Jimmy Castor – an artist who'd already conquered the worlds of sweet soul, heavy funk, and Latin by the time of this release! Jimmy draws on all his rich background in the soul underground, and also seems to move with a new sort of sophistication, too ... read more CD
Jimmy Castor —
Jimmy Castor Bunch – The Definitive Collection (3CD set) ... CD Robinsongs (UK), Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. New Copy 3CDs ... Out Of Stock
A huge collection of work from funk and soul legend Jimmy Castor – an artist who cut a big number of incredible records for a variety of different labels – almost all of which are in this set! In truth, Jimmy's got a huge legacy in soul that goes back to early years in vocal groups ... read more CD
TK/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
Jimmy Castor's a cat who's tried many styles in music – and handled them all surprisingly well – from sweet soul to heavy funk, to Latin grooves, and even the funky club style of this late 70s album for TK Records! The set has Jimmy giving a nod to the disco generation – no ... read more CD
Jimmy Castor Bunch —
It's Just Begun ... LP RCA, 1972. Near Mint- ... $49.99
Wickedly fuzzy funk! Jimmy Castor recorded in a lot of different styles during the 70s – but the one he used on this album is still his best – and the album may well be his lasting testament of funky genius! The record's a non-stop guitar-heavy batch of classic funk tracks – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original orange label pressing, in fantastic shape. Cover has a faint manufacturing crimp at the bottom right corner.)
Jimmy Castor/RCA, 1973. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Excellent raw live set from the early 70s – featuring a host of artists from the RCA stable, all paying tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King. The best stuff on here is by Jimmy Castor, and the album includes a totally funky remake of "Hey Leroy" that's got little bits of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and faint ring wear.)
Catalyst —
Catalyst ... LP Cobblestone, 1972. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the hippest funky jazz combos of the 70s – stepping out here in their amazing debut for Cobblestone records! Catalyst had a groove that was unlike most of their contemporaries – a sound that was often jazzier than some of the tighter funk artists on labels like Kudu or Prestige, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a nice clean copy.)
Demo Cates —
Chariots Of Fire ... LP Abraham (Canada), 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Cats & The Fiddle —
I Miss You So ... LP Bluebird, Late 30s/Early 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Very cool work by this legendary quartet – with guitar from Tiny Grimes, and bass from Chuck Barksdale! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Bearsville, 1974. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch —
Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch (with bonus tracks) ... CD APA/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A sweet campy disco classic – and a record that's been close to our hearts for years! Celi Bee may have had white hair and a hokey kind of look, but she won us forever with her incredible "Superman" – a five minute homage to the man in red and blue, and the leadoff track on ... read more CD
Central Line —
Central Line ... LP Mercury, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The sweetly grooving first album from Central Line – one of the few British soul groups to really kick it in the early 80s scene – with a catchy dancefloor sound that both encapsulates the era and lays down a killer groove for the ages! The album is a blend of bass riffing, keyboards, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Central Park —
Bigger The Box (vocal, inst) ... 12-inch Holmes Line, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
