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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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Lyman Woodard Organization —
Live EP ... CD 
Uuquipleu, Mid 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Never-issued live material from Detroit organ great Lyman Woodard – material that's a great addition to some of the other rare material that's finally helping the world put together an overdue look at his contributions on the scene! Two of the cuts here resonate very strongly with Lyman's ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Lyman Woodard Organization —
Lost & Found – The Unreleased 1971 Recordings ... CD Uuquipleu, 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A completely lost album from Detroit legend Lyman Woodard – recorded around the same time as his Saturday Night Special classic, and every bit as great! The material is stunning – and easily rises to the top of the pack of the rare few examples of Woodard's genius that were caught on ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Lyman Woodard Organization —
Saturday Night Special (with bonus tracks) ... CD Strata/BBE (UK), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Hypnotic organ funk from Lyman Woodard – an old bandmate of Dennis Coffey, and one of the shining lights of the 70s Detroit scene! This is amazing, amazing stuff – Woodard's electric piano, organ and occasional mellotron and Norma Bell's alto saxophone lend a cosmic funk aspect ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available Saturday Night Special (with bonus tracks) ... LP 34.99(2017 BBE pressing.)
Strata/BBE (UK), 1975. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $34.99 39.99
Hypnotic organ funk from Lyman Woodard – an old bandmate of Dennis Coffey, and one of the shining lights of the 70s Detroit scene! This is amazing, amazing stuff – Woodard's electric piano, organ and occasional mellotron and Norma Bell's alto saxophone lend a cosmic funk aspect ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jamila Woods —
Legacy Legacy ... CD Jagjaguwar, 2019. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jamila Woods already blew us away with her debut – but this second set has the singer ready to take on the world with a huge step forward in her style! Jamila caught us almost by surprise when she first emerged – a Chicago soul singer who wasn't on our radar, and who already had this ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Savoy, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP ... $4.99 6.99
Stevie Woods —
Take Me To Your Heaven ... LP Cotillion, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The first album from Stevie Woods, and one of just a few records ever by the early 80s soul groover as a headliner! It's made up of sweet mid tempo cuts, slightly spacier keys & percussion flavored numbers, slow jams with string accents and more – really nice stuff all around! Stevie's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Editions Hawara (France), Early 80s. New Copy ... $23.99 28.99
A really unusual Austrian project from vocalist Linda Sharrock – the singer best known for her work with avant guitarist Sonny Sharrock, but a hell of a vocalist here on her own! Linda's plenty soulful – as much so as on her best American work – and she's got lean backings from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Working Week —
Companeros ... LP Virgin (UK), 1986. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The final album from Working Week – a cool British group who mixed up soul and jazz years before Sade – but never got the fame they deserved! The sound here is a bit fuller than on the previous records – maybe more soul touched with jazz than the other way around – although ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy, 1979. Very Good- ... $3.99 5.99
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(Cover has ring & edge wear, cutout notch, peel spot from sticker removal, some seam splitting with clear tape repair.)
Arista/Music On Vinyl (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 29.99
The first album ever issued with the name of Bernie Worrell on the cover – and a great set that really sums up all the amazing keyboard work he'd been bringing to the P-Funk universe of George Clinton! The set's got a vibe that takes off nicely from the Funkadelic/Parliament sound of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bernie Worrell —
Blacktronic Science ... CD Gramavision, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, and Fred Wesley – plus Tony Williams and Sly Dunbar! CD
Bernie Worrell —
Funk Of Ages ... CD Gramavision, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
Maybe not the funk of ages, but a mighty nice solo set from Bernie Worrell – done at a key stretch when he was working away from George Clinton and the P-Funk universe! The set's got Bernie opening up in a blend of jazz and funk – and some tracks feature lead vocals, in a style that ... read more CD
(Out of print. Traycard has a crease.)
Bernie Worrell —
Pieces Of Woo – The Other Side ... CD CMP (Germany), 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
A very unusual moment from the mighty Bernie Worrell – the keyboardist that most folks know for his work as part of the P-Funk universe of George Clinton – stepping out here on an early 90s album done in collaboration with producer Bill Laswell! Like most of Laswell's other projects ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Bernie Worrell —
Wave From the Wooniverse (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP ORG, New Copy 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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Bernie Worrell & Khueex —
Tales From The Earth Mothership ... CD P-Vine (Japan), 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Keyboardist Bernie Worrell first rose to fame in the P-Funk universe of George Clinton – but as the decades moved on, he also became a very different sort of keyboardist overall – one with a lot more way out sounds than he ever would have contributed to a record by Funkadelic – as ... read more CD
Bernie Worrell & Khueex —
Tales From The Earth Mothership ... LP P-Vine (Japan), 2022. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Keyboardist Bernie Worrell first rose to fame in the P-Funk universe of George Clinton – but as the decades moved on, he also became a very different sort of keyboardist overall – one with a lot more way out sounds than he ever would have contributed to a record by Funkadelic – as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bernard Wright —
Mr Wright ... LP Manhattan, 1985. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
By the mid 80s, Bernard Wright had dropped some of his jazz funk sound, and moved towards more of a smoother R&B sound – although the mix proved out to work surprisingly well, and has made this album a bit of a classic in the 80s groove mode. Includes the cut "Who Do You Love", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Betty Wright —
Best Of Betty Wright ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, Early/Mid 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Betty Wright —
Betty Wright ... LP Epic, 1981. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Wonderfully mature work from Miami soul legend Betty Wright – one of her overlooked albums recorded for Columbia Records, after big 70s fame at the TK label – and a set that has Betty mixing all her deep soul roots with a tighter, more sophisticated groove! Most of the album was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Betty Wright —
Betty Wright Live ... LP Alston/TK, 1978. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic live album from the great Betty Wright – and one of the few recorded documents of the way that classic soul singers would evolve the nature of their songs in a concert setting! Betty's recording for Alston/TK here, but the mode she uses is one that would grace countless ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Betty Wright —
Danger High Voltage (with bonus tracks) ... CD Alston/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Massive music from Betty Wright – an album that really has her coming into her own – and showing the world how great Miami soul can be, when it's done this right! The album's overflowing with key help from TK legends like Willie Clarke, Clarence Reid, Steve Alaimo, and KC – all ... read more CD
Betty Wright —
Explosion ... CD Alston/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Betty Wright explodes with soul on this sweet 70s classic – really stretching out past the simpler grooves of her roots, and showing the world she's got more than enough talent to be one of the standout soul divas of her generation! The record's also a great illustration of the way that ... read more CD
Betty Wright —
Explosion ... LP Alston, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Betty Wright explodes with soul on this sweet 70s classic – really stretching out past the simpler grooves of her roots, and showing the world she's got more than enough talent to be one of the standout soul divas of her generation! The record's also a great illustration of the way that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alston/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
A deep soul classic from Betty Wright – one of her earliest albums of the 70s, and a Miami soul landmark that was one of the greatest female southern soul records of the time! Although Betty was well known for her earlier hit "Clean Up Woman", she didn't give into that fame – ... read more CD
Betty Wright —
I Love The Way You Love ... CD Alston/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A breakout album by Betty Wright, the record that spawned the cut "Clean Up Woman" – the choppy funky track that really pushed her over the top in a big way, and which has remained fresh for years –thanks to a strong sample history in hip hop! That cut's more than enough ... read more CD
Betty Wright —
No Pain, No Gain (original, edited version w/Ms B, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A smooth, mellow number from Betty, that plays large on the dusties sets here in Chicago, in three versions! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Betty Wright —
Sevens ... LP First String, 1986. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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TK/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
A stunning collection of work from the great Betty Wright – one of the key female singers who helped shift the sound of southern soul in the 70s – moving modes from Memphis and Muscle Shoals to the new Criteria Studios down in Miami! Betty's got a deep soul approach that would have ... read more CD
Charles Wright —
Rhythm & Poetry ... LP Warner, 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The first solo album by Charles Wright – and a really mindblowing set that shows that he was the key psychedelic force in the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band! The set's got a much more stoner funk approach than ever before – one that's clearly fascinated with the bassy "rhythm" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original green label pressing. Cover has light wear and a cut corner – but overall this is a nice copy!)
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band —
Express Yourself – The Best Of Charles Wright ... CD Warner, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Although this 15 track compilation doesn't even begin to cover the full scope of this great messed-up funky group from LA, it's just about the only way you'll get their best stuff – because it's pretty darn hard to find in any format! The CD runs the gamut of the group's output – from ... read more CD
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band —
Express Yourself (180 gram turquoise vinyl pressing) ... LP Warner/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A masterpiece of messed-up LA funk – and one of the crowning moments in the career of Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band! Charles and crew do an excellent job with all the tracks – most of which are more open ended than some of their earlier ones, and run on for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band —
Express Yourself (expanded & remastered) ... CD Warner (UK), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A masterpiece of messed-up LA funk – and one of the crowning moments in the career of Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band! Charles and crew do an excellent job with all the tracks – most of which are more open ended than some of their earlier ones, and run on for ... read more CD
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Band —
Puckey Puckey – Jams & Outtakes 1970/Rhino Handmade, Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Rare funk doesn't get any better than this – massive music, all of it unreleased – recorded by Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band at the tail end of their classic years for Warner Brothers! This is the kind of stuff you read about in history books, but hardly ever ... read more CD
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Band —
You're So Beautiful ... LP Warner, 1971. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The last album recorded by Charles Wright with the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band – and a set that's even more stretched out and trippy than their other albums! Gone are the tight short cuts of earlier days, and in their place are longer messed-up funky numbers that have more of a jamming ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alston/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
One of the most unique albums to ever come out of the Miami soul scene of the 70s – a sublime set of work that we'd easily rank right up there with the best material of the time from Donny Hathaway or Stevie Wonder! Milton Wright has a really jazzy groove to his music – and he mixes ... read more CD
Alston/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
One of the most unique soul records you'll ever own – a tremendous little set from the mighty Milton Wright! Milton's probably best known for his first album, Friends & Buddies, but this set is arguably even greater – an even more personal, unusual session that blends wonderfully ... read more CD
Hi Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
A stone killer from OV Wright – a record that's got all the raw, deeply soulful vocals we love in his early work – mixed with some wicked 70s Hi Records production from Willie Mitchell! Imagine an Al Green record, but with rawer vocals, and you've got a good idea of the feel of this ... read more CD
Hi Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
OV Wright at the end of the 70s – working live in front of a very enthusiastic Japanese crowd, and in a groove that's right up their with his best work from earlier in the decade! In fact, there's a rawness here that you won't always find on Wright's other records – great live backing ... read more CD
OV Wright —
Nicke & A Nail & Ace Of Spades/Cairo, Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
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P-Vine (Japan), New Copy (reissue)... $31.99 39.99 About August 21, 2024
Sandra Wright —
Wounded Woman (180 gram pressing) ... LP Soul Brother (UK), 1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A lost southern soul album from the 70s – recorded down at Muscle Shoals by singer Sandra Wright, and originally intended for release on Stax Records – but never issued at the time! Sandra's a great singer – deep soul, but with a touch of class, too – and the approach here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Richard Popcorn Wylie —
Extrasensory Perception ... CD ABC/Dusty Groove, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
Majestic music from the mighty Popcorn Wylie – the Detroit soul legend best known for his work in the 60s, but an artist who really shines on this rare 70s set for ABC! The album was done during the same stretch as Lamont Dozier's ABC work – and like those records, this set features ... read more CD
Cotillion, 1977. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
A soaring solo effort from the great Philippe Wynne – a vocalist who's probably best known for his hit 70s work with The Spinners, but one who also turns out to be a hell of talent on his own! Wynne's sweet raspy vocals click into place right from the start – stretching out over a host ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and partially unglued bottom seam.)
Xavier —
Point Of Pleasure ... LP Liberty, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Classic 80s funk from Xavier – a group led by bassist Ernest Smith, who'd already had plenty of practice working with Isaac Hayes, The Midnight Movers, and The Coasters during their funky late 60s years! The groove here is similar to some of the other tight funk groups on Liberty at the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Xingu —
El Combo Xingu ... LP IRT/Musica & Entretenimiento (Spain), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A wicked Latin groover – with lots of American funky touches! Xingu were an obscure 70s South American combo, but they clearly heard plenty of funky 45s from the US – as the best tracks on this set have them grooving in a style that recalls the best of The Meters, The Nite-Liters, and ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Junko Yagami —
Communication (purple vinyl pressing) ... LP Moon/Lawson (Japan), 1985. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Excellent work from Junky Yagami – definitely one of the more soulful singers of the 80s city pop generation, thanks in part to production work from frequent musical partner JJ Stanley! Stanley gives the record lots of electro soul modes in the backings – working with great ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Junko Yagami —
I Just Wanna Make A Hit Wit-Choo ... LP Vanguard, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Tatsuro Yamashita —
Circus Town ... LP RCA/BMG (Japan), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Wicked soul from 70s Japanese singer Tatsuro Yamashita – recorded in New York and LA, and done with some excellent backings that rank with the best American soul from the time! The New York side was produced and arranged by Charlie Calello – who brings in some great jazzy moments to ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tatsuro Yamashita —
For You (180 gram pressing) ... LP Ariola (Japan), 1982. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A classic groove album from Japanese singer Tatsuro Yamashita – one that takes all the funky soul modes he'd forged in the 70s, and fits them with a tighter 80s groove overall! The set has Tatsuro working with his core band, who've really honed things to a "T", and are going for ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA/BMG (Japan), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $44.99 52.99
One of the key records that really helped cement the strong reputation of Tatsuro Yamashita in the 70s – served up with the kind of standout material that easily made him one of the most soulful Japanese singers of his time! Yamashita arranged and produced the whole set, which has these warm ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing, with obi! Cover has a tiny bump in the corner, but is great overall.)
RCA/BMG (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy ... $45.99 52.99
A great collection of work from this soulful Japanese singer - all of his best for RCA and Ariola, collected here in one sweet set! There were few cats on the Japanese scene of the time who could match the approach of US soul singers as well as Yamashita – and you'll definitely hear proof of ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tatsuro Yamashita —
It's A Poppin Time ... LP RCA/BMG (Japan), 1978. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
There's plenty of popping here – great little grooves, recorded with the jazzy finish that makes the 70s material of Tatsuro Yamashita so great! The vibe here has all the warmth and sophisticated groove of Fantasy Records in the late 70s – maybe a bit of Wayne Henderson/At Home ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese heavy pressing, with obi!)
Ariola/Sony (Japan), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $44.99 52.99
A sweet masterpiece of 70s AOR from Japan – served up by Tatsuro Yamashita, who was easily one of the most soulful male singers on the scene in the years before city pop! The record's got a jazzy vibe that's great, and which really fits the R&B-inspired midtempo rhythms – almost as ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tatsuro Yamashita —
On The Street Corner ... LP Air (Japan), 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Tatsuro Yamashita —
Pocket Music ... LP Moon (Japan), 1986. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Tatsuro Yamashita —
Ride On Time ... LP RCA/BMG (Japan), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The Japanese scene had plenty of great artists in the 70s, but few were as fantastic as Tatsuro Yamashita – a singer who effortlessly captures some of the more soulful currents of the American scene at the time, has a way of forging a really universal groove! The production, instrumentation, ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tatsuro Yamashita —
Spacy ... LP RCA (Japan), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A surprisingly nice set of soulful pop from mid 70s Japan – very much in the best Free Soul mode that's been championed in recent years! The album's got a nice jazzy style at its core – with arrangements that make the best of the fusion players working in the studio, and a compressed ... (Japanese, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Camille Yarbrough —
Iron Pot Cooker ... CD Vanguard/Ace (UK), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of THE spoken word classics of the 70s funk years – an amazing album based around the poetry of Camille Yarbrough – set to some amazing funky backings! The sound here is incredibly righteous – almost a more sophisticated version of Betty Davis – done with a stark, spare ... read more CD
Camille Yarbrough —
Iron Pot Cooker ... LP Vanguard, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of THE spoken word classics of the 70s funk years – an amazing album based around the poetry of Camille Yarbrough – set to some amazing funky backings! The sound here is incredibly righteous – almost a more sophisticated version of Betty Davis – done with a stark, spare ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Yarbrough & Peoples —
Be A Winner ... LP Total Experience, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A winning batch of modern soul from Yarbrough & Peoples – synthy duet soul, bits of funk, and some sweety sultry groovers, too! Y&P do their thing in a number of modes, and that fairly expansive approach to the 80s R&B sound really sets them apart from many of their peers. On ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Yarbrough & Peoples —
Two Of Us ... LP Mercury, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A massive hit for the duo of Calvin Yarbrough and Alisa Peoples – and for good reason too! The set's equally well-balanced between upbeat, keyboard-heavy groovers and key mellower tracks – just the kind of rounded record we might expect from Ashford & Simpson at their late 70s best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Yates Brothers & Sisters —
YBS – Yates Brothers & Sisters ... LP Ariola, 1979. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
The great first album from the Yates family – a set that mixes family funk energy with bits of southern soul and club – in a really well-rounded groove that's way more than just a gimmicky brother and sisters set! The album was recorded both in Alabama and on the west coast – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Sire/Mute, 1982. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A seminal bit of pre-electro crossover – featuring the cold hard vocals of Alison Moyet, and also Vince Clark of Erasure. Some very tasty keyboard work! Includes the post-disco club smashes "Don't Go" and "Situation", plus "Goodbye Seventies", "Winter ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Yazz —
Treat Me Good (12" version/Big Life, 1990. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Elektra, 1988. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A standout solo moment for Yazz – the singer who first rose to fame as part of the Coldcut soundsystem, then really broke big at a point when UK soul was cracking the American mainstream! Yazz may have a bleached-out look on the cover, but her sound is deeply soulful – and fits in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Yello —
Flag ... LP Mercury, 1988. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the most dramatically poppy albums from Yello – a set that takes their older electric groove and infuses it with a bit more theatrics and dancefloor-styled rhythms! Flag's really the record that probably sums up the mainstream vision of Yello the best – that image of mustachioed ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Yello —
One Second ... CD Mercury, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
Certainly a more pop-based effort than some of Yello's previous albums, but still a great little record – filled with playful electronics and a really unique sense of rhythm and groove! Even at the height of their fame, Yello never abandoned the spare analogue-heavy styles that made their ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Also available One Second ... LP 4.99
Mercury, 1987. Very Good ... $4.99
Certainly a more pop-based effort than some of Yello's previous albums, but still a great little record – filled with playful electronics and a really unique sense of rhythm and groove! Even at the height of their fame, Yello never abandoned the spare analogue-heavy styles that made their ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, small ink stamp.)
Yello —
Stella ... CD Mercury, 1985. Used ... $2.99
Thank John Hughes & Ferris Beuller for the fame of this one – the album that pushed Yello over the top with the perennial favorite "Oh Yeah" – a tune that's been used countless times over the years since that famous soundtrack, and which still resonates on TV commercials ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Yellow Magic Orchestra —
Solid State Survivor ... LP Alfa (Japan), 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Tremendous work from this groundbreaking electro pop trio – a group who seem to compress all the best electric energy on both sides of the planet at the time – creating a leaner, catchier take on some of the hippest German modes, mixing them with their own quirky energy, and paving the ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Yellow Magic Orchestra —
X 8 Multiplies ... LP A&M, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The second album from Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Yukihiro Takahashi, not as much of an electro groove filled affair as the first, but still a great batch of quirky techno-electro Asian pop with lots of great bubbling synth touches! 8 tracks in all including "Behind The Mask", ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Yellow Magic Orchestra —
Yellow Magic Orchestra ... LP Horizon/A&M, 1979. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
An electronic pop masterpiece – and the first moment of international exposure for the mighty Yellow Magic Orchestra! Before this set, the trio of Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono, and Yukihiro Takahashi had already been making plenty of waves on the Japanese music scene – but the ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Horizon pressing. Cover has a spine split, light edge wear, mild corner bend.)
Yellowjackets —
Yellowjackets ... LP Warner, 1981. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly wonderful debut from the Yellowjackets – one of those groups who've become such a cliche that we forget how great they can be when they're on! This original album was cut years before "smooth jazz" meant "too slick to have soul" – and it's got a sweet ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy with 'sealed' sticker under the shrink. Cover has bumped corners.)
Yes —
Owner Of A Lonely Heart (red & blue dance remix, edit)/Atco, 1983. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Genius, pure genius – Trevor Horn's transformation of the overcluttered Yes groove down into a lean, mean bit of bass and funk for the 80s! The whole thing snaps, crackles, and vamps along magnificently – a blueprint for Art Of Noise, and countless other groups to come! The remix is ... (Rock, Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(UK pressing in a flip-back cover.)
Karen Young —
Hot Shot (voc, inst) ... 12-inch West End, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Karen's big cut, the only one we'll remember her for, and a big campy track in its day. Served up here on an original West End single, with vocal and instrumental versions both stretching past the 8 minute mark. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a West End sleeve.)
Karen Young —
You Don't Know What You Got (long, short, party mix, inst) ... 12-inch Boardwalk, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Larry Young's Fuel —
Spaceball ... LP Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Funky fusion in a runaway spaceship – the second album by Larry Young's cosmic heavy Fuel ensemble! The album's a perfect batch of jazzy keyboard grooves in a tradition that includes Lonnie Liston Smith, Johnny Hammond, and Charles Earland during his Mercury years – with Larry on moog, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original white label promo – a nice copy! Cover has a small cutout mark.)
Ovation, 1976. Near Mint- ... $13.99 16.99
Modern electric blues from Chicago, featuring Mighty Joe on guitar and vocals, plus backing by a tight rocking band. There's some electric keyboards in the group, which gives it less of a rootsy sound than you'd expect – but the album's still pretty spare. Titles include "Takes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Columbia, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Titles include "Bite The Hand That Feeds", "Everything Must Change", "I Was In Chains", "Hot Fun", "Everytime You Go Away", and "Standing On The Edge". LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing. Includes the booklet. Cover has some splitting in the top seam.)
Tommie Young —
Do You Still Feel The Same Way ... LP Soul Power/P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The one and only full length album ever cut by Tommie Young – a great deep soul singer from back in the day, and one who should have been huge! Tommie' got a deep deep style that'll knock you flat out – with a soaring southern soul sound on many of the tracks here – including a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Young-Holt Unlimited —
Born Again/Water/Atlantic, 1970/1971. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant later work from the Young Holt Unlimited combo – 2 albums that really stand apart from the rest of their recordings! Born Again is a sophisticated batch of jazzy tracks that really opens the group's style up – going way way past the stock soul of some of their Brunswick ... read more CD
Young-Holt Unlimited —
Mellow Dreamin' ... LP Cotillion, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of their wildest and most beautiful LPs! By this point, Young & Holt getting past their usual funky Brunswick sound here, and they've opened up the groove a lot with lots of nice extra bits. The best proof of this is their fantastic take on "Midnight Cowboy", which has an insane ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Brunswick/Solid (Japan), Late 60s. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
A funky soul instrumental classic – all the way through! The team of Eldee Young and Redd Holt first came to prominence with Ramsey Lewis' first Chicago trio, then branched out on their own as a jazz act – but by the time of this set, they'd picked up a hipper, funkier late 60s sort of ... read more CD
Young-Holt Unlimited —
Soulful Strut ... LP Brunswick, 1968. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A funky soul instrumental classic – all the way through! The team of Eldee Young and Redd Holt first came to prominence with Ramsey Lewis' first Chicago trio, then branched out on their own as a jazz act – but by the time of this set, they'd picked up a hipper, funkier late 60s sort of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Soulful Strut ... CD 10.99(Stereo pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Young-Holt Unlimited —
Wack Wack/Brunswick/Edsel (UK), Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 of the best albums by this legendary funky instrumental combo! Wack Wack is the group's first – recorded after they left Ramsey Lewis, and with a tight jazzy feel that's similar to some of the work they did in his classic trio. The album's got a great groove – and apart from the ... read more CD
Young-Holt Unlimited —
Young-Holt Unlimited Plays Super Fly ... LP Paula, 1973. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The last-ever album from this legendary duo – and a set that's maybe their funkiest record too! Of course, that's probably no surprise, given that they're playing the Curtis Mayfield tunes from Superfly here – great tracks that make for a really wonderful setting for the pair's highly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Young-Holt Unlimited Plays Super Fly (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP 14.99(Recent reissue pressing.)
Paula/Liberation Hall, 1973. New Copy ... $14.99 24.99
The last-ever album from this legendary duo – and a set that's maybe their funkiest record too! Of course, that's probably no surprise, given that they're playing the Curtis Mayfield tunes from Superfly here – great tracks that make for a really wonderful setting for the pair's highly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(On "Mellow Yellow" vinyl!)
Young/Cadet, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great early work from the Young/Holt combo – a debut outing under their own name, done before their music on Brunswick Records! Before they went off to record on their own – or maybe as a prediction that they would – Eldee Young and Red Holt cut this album of jazz tracks during ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Jean Carne —
Jazz Is Dead 12 – Jean Carne ... CD Jazz Is Dead, 2022. Used ... Out Of Stock
An album that has the legendary Jean Carne in the most righteous setting we've heard in years – a mode that hearkens back to the vocals she provided for organist Doug Carn on their classic 70s albums together for the Black Jazz label! Jean's a singer that we love in just about any format ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Jean Carne —
Jazz Is Dead 12 – Jean Carne (45rpm pressing) ... LP Jazz Is Dead, 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An album that has the legendary Jean Carne in the most righteous setting we've heard in years – a mode that hearkens back to the vocals she provided for organist Doug Carn on their classic 70s albums together for the Black Jazz label! Jean's a singer that we love in just about any format ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazz Is Dead, 2020. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
An album with Roy Ayers in the title – but which also features the man himself in the music – really sounding wonderful here, and recreating some of the best sounds of his classic work from the 70s! For some reason, Adrian Younge always likes to put his name in the lead, even when ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
Albina Music Trust, 1982. New Copy ... $19.99 23.99
An early 80s gospel cooker from a group who really live up to their name – young singers from the Portland scene, recorded here during a very uplifting performance at a high school! The rhythms are very driving – funky gospel at its best, with a very romping vibe that has both the ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Timi Yuro —
Amazing Timi Yuro – The Mercury Years ... CD Mercury (UK), Mid 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Amazing is right – as Timi Yuro's one of the most soulful voices of the 60s, but a singer who's often overlooked because her work fell into a unique space between jazz and soul! The CD offers a much-needed look at Timi's mid-60s years on the Mercury label – a key point of maturity, and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Timi Yuro —
Soul ... LP Liberty, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
"Soul" is right – and "excellent" is also! Timi Yuro's early 60s work is fantastic – and is part diva bluesy soul, ala Etta James or Lorez Alexandria, and part country soul, ala Ray Charles or Brook Benton. Her voice is incredible, with a clear tone, yet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, some splitting in the top seam, and a center split in the bottom seam.)
Liberty, Early 60s. Very Good ... $3.99
A nice batch of pop soul on Liberty from Timi Yuro – an underappreciated vocalist who walked that fine line between uptown soul and pop vocals! Like so many Liberty recordings of the era, the arrangements are big and polished, courtesty of Bert Keyes. The backing vocals are just as sparking ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has some light surface wear, clear tape on bottom seam.)
Yvette Michele —
My Dream ... LP Loud, 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Michael Zager Band —
Let's All Chant (with bonus tracks) ... CD Private Stock/Octave (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A crossover classic from the Michael Zager Band – a record that played big in the clubs at the end of the 70s, and got plenty of spins on the homefront too! The title track is a massive classic – with its instantly-memorable "Let's All Chant" groove – and unique rhythm ... read more CD
Columbia/Octave (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
Well-crafted mainstream disco from Michael Zager – really hitting his stride in the late 70s era. The album's got a core group of studio musicians that features lots of nice keyboards from Zager, plus a chorus of female singers that handle all of the lyrics. The sound's nothing fancy, but ... read more CD
