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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A Train —
A Train ... LP Southern Star, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A real enigma from the late 70s southern scene in the US – a surprisingly soulful set cut by a group who should have been a rock or country combo, but who come off here with a really deep sound – a groove that feels a lot more like some of the work from the Bay Area on Fantasy Records, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Aaliyah —
One In A Million ... LP Blackground, 1996. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
The second album from Aaliyah, and a huge step forward from the first – shifting both away from production by R Kelly, and towards a more adult approach that really has the singer coming across as a mature solo artist on her own! This time around, Timbaland handles much of the key production ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue on clear/cream galaxy vinyl. Includes the insert.)
Paula Abdul —
Forever Your Girl ... LP Virgin, 1988. Near Mint- ... $16.99
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(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Johnny Ace —
Memorial Album ... LP Duke, Early 50s. Very Good- ... $29.99
The only full album from Johnny Ace – a key figure in the Memphis scene of the 50s, and one of the first great casualties of rock and roll! Johnny was one of the first singers to record for the legendary Duke label, and worked in a mode that helped transform the smoother style of the west ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early Duke pressing – yellow and purple label with deep groove! Cover and label have a small name in pen. Vinyl is clean, with light marks – cover is otherwise nice.)
Barbara Acklin —
Love Makes A Woman ... LP Brunswick, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Barbara Acklin's first album – and a landmark of Chicago soul that firmly established Acklin as one of the city's best writers and new female singers! Acklin had a classy sound that was different than some of her raw soul sisters in the city – but although she was classy, she also didn' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has ring wear, light edge wear, cutout hole.)
Johnny Adams —
After Dark ... LP Rounder, 1986. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Features guitar work from Wayne Bennett and Renard Poche – on titles that include "Lovers Will", "Missing You", "Fortune Teller", "Snap Your Fingers", "Garbage Man", and "Give A Broken Heart A Break". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, wear, and aging.)
Johnny Adams —
Room With A View Of The Blues ... LP Rounder, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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ADC Band —
Long Stroke ... LP Cotillion, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
ADC Band take a long stroke on the funky bass – borrowing all the best P-Funk elements from their Detroit counterparts – but also helping the music find a tighter, more focused groove too! ADC were a key part of that post-Parliament/Funkadelic generation who used George Clinton's best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, name in pen, aging. Labels have name in pen.)
Afternoon Delights —
General Hospi-Tale ... LP MCA, 1981. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
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Airto —
I'm Fine, How Are You? ... LP Warner, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A lot smoother than most of Airto's other work – and almost more of a soul record than a jazz one – but also a great batch of grooves with a really spirited feel! Airto's percussion is still relatively up front in the mix, and smooth funky LA arrangements take the album to a warm ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Alessi —
Long Time Friends ... LP Qwest, 1982. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Pop soul from the Alessi brothers – bright, upbeat and glossy groovers that sound sweeter that we would have imagined all these years – with tight songcraft, hooks you can't shake if you try, and played by some all star musicians - Larry Carlton, Tom Scott, Ernie Watts, Lenny Castro and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Arthur Alexander —
Soldier Of Love ... LP Ace (UK), Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great compilation of work by the highly under-recognized Arthur Alexander! Although some know Alexander's big hit "You Better Move On", there's a huge body of work from the same time that's every bit as great. His work is an excellent mix of deep soul with ersatz C&W production, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lorez Alexandria —
Deep Roots ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest records ever recorded by vocalist Lorez Alexandria – and a perfect summation of her rich talents as a singer! Backing is by a small Chicago trio that includes John Young on piano, Vernel Fournier on drums, and George Eskridge on bass – but the arrangements of the ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Argo pressing, with deep groove – nice and clean. Cover and label have a small cutout hole.)
Lorez Alexandria —
From Broadway To Hollywood ... LP Trio (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An ultra-hip record from Lorez Alexandria – one of her grooviest albums ever, and a set that was only ever issued in Japan! The set features Lorez hitting some of the hippest, most rhythmic modes of her career – working with jazzy backing arranged by Gildo Mahones and Art Hillery, ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Disk Union reissue pressing from 2011, with obi! Vinyl and cover are great.)
Rance Allen Group —
I Give Myself To You ... LP A&M, 1984. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
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Rance Allen Group —
Say My Friend ... LP Capitol, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic bit of spacey soul – and an amazing collaboration between the Mizell Brothers and vocalist Rance Allen! The set's quite different than Rance's earlier, rootsier work for Stax – and instead has the soaring, joyous quality of some of the other great Mizell productions from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole, some ringwear in back, and is lightly bent at the sides and corners.)
Rance Allen Group —
Truth Is Where It's At ... LP Truth/Stax, 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An excellent album by Rance Allen – one of the most overlooked talents in Stax's early 70s roster, and a real genius for blending his gospel roots with influences of the soul and funk scene of his time. Proof of this is the album's great remake of "There's Gonna Be a Showdown", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gordy, 1972. Very Good+ ... $99.99
A nice bit of funky blues, and a very strange record to appear on Motown! The production style and presentation are very rootsy – right down to the photo of Luther on the front cover, who's smoking a cigarette, but trying to pretend it's a joint! The style is electric blues of the Chicago ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label stereo pressing. Cover has light ringwear.)
Luther Allison —
Love Me Mama ... LP Delmark, 1969. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Herb Alpert —
Beyond ... LP A&M, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An incredible later record from Herb Alpert – working in a soulful funky fusion mode that really is well beyond the style that made him famous in the 60s! We love the easy breezy 60s sound of Herb & The Tijuana Brass too, but he really stepped up his game in exciting ways on records like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Herb Alpert —
My Abstract Heart ... LP A&M, 1989. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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A&M, 1979. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A whole new level of genius for Herb Alpert – a record that's light years away from his earlier work with the Tijuana Brass, and which has the trumpeter stepping strongly into the world of smooth jazzy fusion! The title track here went platinum the minute it was released – and became ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and is bent at the sides.)
Herb Alpert & Hugh Masekela —
Herb Alpert & Hugh Masekela ... LP A&M, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Two top trumpet talents – coming together beautifully on this groovy late 70s set! Both Herb Alpert and Hugh Masekela had a big rise to fame in the 60s – Herb, for his Tijuana Brass albums on A&M – and Hugh, for the way that he brought South African jazz currents to the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has faint ring wear.)
Amant —
Amant ... LP TK/Marlin, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A sweet symphony of groove – featuring one long track on each side of the record – both composed and produced by arranger Ray Martinez, and mixed to perfection by the mighty Jim Burgess! Side one features "If There's Love" – a swirling batch of strings that soar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Amanda Ambrose —
Amanda Ambrose Recorded Live ... LP RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Amazing early work from Amanda Ambrose – recorded in a style that's easily as hip as the best live sides from Nina Simone or Roberta Flack – but years before either singer sounded this great! The style is an ultra-hip version of jazz inflected with plenty of soul – reaching back ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Anchors —
Soul Upstairs ... LP Dee (Italy), 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic little instrumental combo – one who come across with a sound that makes the whole album feel like listening to a stack of funky 45s! The group have massively heavy drums and rock-solid bass – but its real charmer is the organ, which wails away with the unbridled frenzy of a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 1983. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Ernestine Anderson at the height of her powers – caught during a very successful run at Concord Records, where she was easily one of the hippest things going down at the time! The group here is a trio, and very tight – Hank Jones on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and Jeff Hamilton on ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Ernestine Anderson —
My Kinda Swing ... LP Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Ernestine works her way through a set of bluesy tunes with a spot of jazz – with backing by Ernie Wilkins orchestra, with players that include "Hank Jones, Tate Houston, Yusef Lateef, Ernie Royal, and Clark Terry. Titles include "My Kinda Love", "See See Rider", ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ernestine Anderson —
Never Make Your Move Too Soon ... LP Concord, 1980. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A key moment in the career of vocalist Ernestine Anderson – a record that not only returned her to the public eye after a flurry of initial sides in the late 50s and early 60s, but which also finally helped Anderson find a sound that worked! The album's done with backing by the Monty ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kip Anderson & Willie Walker —
Southern Soul Stock Vol 1 ... LP Chess/P-Vine (Japan), Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An excellent Japanese-only collection – featuring rare Chess deep soul singles by both artists who recorded for the label in the 60s! Titles include "A Knife & A Fork", "Without A Woman", "I Wanna Be The Only One", "If That Don't Make You Cry", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Miracle, 1988. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Lee Andrews & The Hearts —
Dean Tyler Presents Lee Andrews & The Hearts – Recorded Live On Stage ... LP Lost-Nite, 1965. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, small dent at the opening, and is lightly stained in back at the opening.)
Apple & The Three Oranges —
Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 ... LP Now Again, Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A funky treasure trove from Apple & The Three Oranges – a group we hardly know at all, but who really blow us away with the cuts on this collection! The groove is plenty hard right from the get-go – the best of the funky 45 underground of the early 70s – which means that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 ... CD 7.99
Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 (with download) ... LP 18.99
Aquarian Dream —
Norman Connors Presents Aquarian Dream ... LP Buddah, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful debut from Aquarian Dream – a group who first appeared under the direction of Norman Connors – and who also have lots of the same blend of jazz, soul, and funk you'd find in Connors' own music of the time! Yet Aquarian Dream are very much their own bag, too – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Archie Whitewater —
Archie Whitewater ... LP Cadet, 1970. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A damn legendary record from the last years of Chess Records – and for good reason, too! Archie Whitewater were a group that was years ahead of its time – a rock combo, but one with real genre-crossing sensibilities that made them perfect for the experimental styles at the ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Vanessa Bell Armstrong —
Vanessa Bell Armstrong ... LP Jive, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Steve Arrington —
Dancin In The Key Of Life ... LP Atlantic, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A third great chapter in the career of the mighty Steve Arrington – a solo debut, after work in the groups Slave and Hall Of Fame – and a set that has Arrington maybe shining even more than ever in the spotlight! Rhythms are a bit more mid 80s than his previous work – but Steve's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
China (UK), 1986. Sealed 2LP ... $14.99 19.99
Special 2LP package, with bonus "Re-Works" album! LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with obi. Shrinkwrap has some price sticker remnants.)
Art Of Noise —
Into Battle With The Art Of Noise ... LP ZTT/Island, 1983. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Fantastic stuff – and still sounding pretty fresh today! This is the first e.p. of tracks from Art of Noise, a groundbreaking set of sound collage tracks that mixes samples, beats, and dada instrumentation into a groove that definitely set the tone for the next 10 years. The record includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small rip on the opening and light surface wear.)
Ashanti —
Ashanti ... LP Murder Inc, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
17 tracks including "Foolish", "Happy", "Leaving" featuring Ja Rule, "Scared" featuring Irv Gotti, "Baby", "Voo Doo", and "Rescue". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has a promo sticker and light wear.)
Ashford & Simpson —
High Rise ... LP Capitol, 1983. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Always-great work from the team of Ashford & Simpson – the kind of a record that has them at the top of their game, even though they'd changed their overall sound over the years! The vibe here is more in an 80s groove mode than some of the duo's Warner albums, but they've still got an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Ashford & Simpson —
Is It Still Good To Ya ... LP Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Ashford & Simpson don't need to ask at this point – their in full 70s soul stride here, and it's not good, it's great! By this point in the late 70s, Nick and Valerie are firmly holding the foreground as artists in their own right after many years of acting as songwriters for other soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and a few light bends on the edges.)
Warner, 1980. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Near-perfect work from Ashford & Simpson – really grooving in full powerhouse mode here, and never missing a beat! By all rights, the team should have run out of steam by this point, but the album's another winner from their sublime Warner years – caught in a unique space between ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and is bent a bit at the top left corner.)
Ashford & Simpson —
Real Love ... LP Capitol, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Ashford & Simpson —
So So Satisfied ... LP Warner, 1977. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sublimely satisfying work from Ashford & Simpson – a stone killer from the height of their late 70s glory days on Warner Brothers! The pair are working together wonderfully at this point – wrapped up in that blend of upbeat soul and righteous undercurrents that made them a real cut ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available So So Satisfied (green vinyl pressing) ... LP 15.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Capitol, 1984. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Darn solid work from Ashford & Simpson – one of the duo's biggest albums for Capitol Records, and a great set from their 80s run for the label! The groove here is a bit more heavy on keyboards and beats than before, but the pair still keep things plenty soulful with their positive, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Ashford & Simpson —
Street Opera ... LP Capitol, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Dang, these guys could never miss! Even in later years, Ashford and Simpson were still going strong – working here in a wonderfully mellow style that's as soulful for the moment as their mid 70s groovers were for that time. The album's got a sweet modern style that's pretty much in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic Starr —
All In The Name Of Love ... LP Warner, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A mid 80s classic from Atlantic Starr – at the height of their catchy commercial fame – bouncing along with rhythms that crossover nicely to the mainstream, yet still keep a bit of their previous funky edge intact! The groove here is almost in the style that Atlantic Starr inspired in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic Starr —
Atlantic Starr ... LP A&M, 1978. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The first album by Atlantic Starr – a tight set of modern soul tunes with a very different feel than their later work! Part of the credit goes to Bobby Eli – who arranged and produced the set, giving it a feel that's almost late Philly – tight, sophisticated, and right on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic Starr —
Straight To The Point ... LP A&M, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Atlantic Starr definitely get straight to the point on this set – bursting out strongly with an upbeat groove from the very first note – all produced to perfection by maestro Bobby Eli, in the same manner as some of his other great late 70s work for other artists! The group's a big one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic Starr —
Yours Forever ... LP A&M, 1983. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A groovy little classic from Atlantic Starr – and a great example of the group's wonderfully catchy way of hitting a groove! The music's never pop, but has some captivating hooks all the way through – sweet little bits mixed in with the funky soul approach of the ensemble – made ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Attitudes —
Attitudes ... LP Dark Horse, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sweetly compressed work from Attitudes – kind of a mid 70s crossover group, but one with a strong sense of soul overall! The production on the record is great – and pushes everything nicely together in the mix, but without ever sounding too slick – and the group's got some great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Brian Auger —
Genesis ... LP Polydor, Late 60s/1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
US collection of work by Brian Auger from the late 60s – released on Polygram, most likely to cash in on the fame he was having with the Oblivion Express group. Not that that fame was that great, though – and frankly, we always like this stuff a lot better, as Brian's funky organ is ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and ring & edge wear.)
Brian Auger —
Second Wind ... LP RCA, 1972. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A brilliant jazz rock jammer from Brian Auger – recorded here with a bit more effects than usual, in a nicely tripped-out way that makes us forgive the vocals and really get into the grooves of the tunes! The group seems even tighter than ever – but never too slick or rocking – ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light edge & ring wear.)
Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ... $24.99
An overdue reunion for Brian Auger and Julie Driscoll (now billed as Tippetts) – and a late 70s session that sounds quite a bit different than their mod soul of the 60s! The format here is still somewhat in a soul-based vein – but the sound is much more 70s, and much more "adult&qu ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese promo pressing. Cover has a few spots of sticker residue and a split seam held by clear tape.)
Brian Auger & The Oblivion Express —
Better Land ... LP RCA, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A really mind-expanded set from keyboardist Brian Auger – and a record that has him stepping out of the 60s shadows of American jazz and R&B, into a groove that's much more solidly his own! Auger's really finding his sound with the Oblivion Express group here – bringing in a bit ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atco, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
Brian Auger's first album away from singer Julie Driscoll – and a landmark batch of funky organ work that made big waves in both the rock and jazz worlds at the time! Auger's really stretching out here – getting past the simple R&B of his roots, and going into a bubbling funky ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Brian Auger's Oblivion Express —
Happiness Heartaches ... LP Warner, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Later work from Brian Auger's Oblivion Express group – really pushing the envelope from previous work with a soaring blend of fusion and soul! The keyboards are still very firmly at the front of the sound – stretching out a lot from Brian's original work on organ – and the group ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Burbank label pressing. Cover has faint ring wear.)
Aurra —
Send Your Love ... LP Salsoul, 1981. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet 80s grooving from one of Salsoul's best acts of the post-disco years – a group with a groove that comes up right from the bottom, thanks to a great ear for a funky bassline! The sound is nice and lean – but all still mighty live, with a lot of spontaneous energy in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Patti Austin —
Havana Candy ... LP CTI, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $5.99
Havana Candy, indeed – as singer Patti Austin's in her sweetest mode of the 70s – stepping off of years of background vocals for others, and really emerging as a great soul star on her own! Patti got the chance to cut some soul singles back in her early days – but work like this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has cut corner.)
Sil Austin —
Honey Sax ... LP SSS, Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Sil and his soulful sax blow their way through another set of film standards from the 60's, including tracks like "Alfie", "Ode To Billy Joe", and "San Francisco(Wear Some Flowers)", plus other pop tracks like "I Was Made To Love Her", "Red Roses For A ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1959. Very Good+ ... $0.99 6.99
No honking here, as Sil Austin takes his deeply soulful tenor sax, and turns it to a set of creamy late-nite tracks – all done over some very "pretty" backings, ala the Verve strings work of Ben Webster or Lester Young. Most cuts have voices in with the orchestrations – and ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s mono red label pressing with deep groove. A nice copy.)
Automatic Man —
Automatic Man ... LP Island, 1976. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A masterpiece of mid 70s jazz rock – from an obscure combo that features work by fusion legend Todd Cochrane Bayete! Bayete recorded two wonderful albums for Prestige before this set – and although the record has him moving into a much more rock-based style than on his fusion sessions, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Embossed cover has a cut corner, and staining, wear & peeling on the lower corner.)
Automatic Man —
Visitors ... LP Island, 1977. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Later work by a group fronted by fusion keyboard maestro Bayete – known most to Dusty Groove customers for his two classic albums on Prestige, both of them Herbie-esque soulful explorations. Some of that fusion feel is still here on this set – which is a mixture of smooth soul, rock ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl plays with a click on the first track of each side. Cover has ring wear.)
Average White Band —
Average White Band ... LP Atlantic, 1974. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
AWB's first for Atlantic – and a nice slice of funk that proves that they can mix it up with the best groups of the 70s! The record's got plenty of sweet electric keyboards over smooth funky basslines – and as the years go by, the band's white boy vocals don't sound nearly as bad as we ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Average White Band (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99(Original Rockefeller label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear and is nice overall.)
Average White Band —
Cupid's In Fashion ... LP Arista, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A set from the early 80s, but still totally great – a record that has the Average White Band stepping along in smooth jazzy style – still with all their best 70s roots intact! The group are tight, yet still far from commercial – beautifully suited to the warmly soulful sounds ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve, slightly crinkled with some tears at the opening. Cover has bent corners.)
Average White Band —
Cut The Cake ... LP Atlantic, 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
If you need to own one album by Average White Band, this is it! The album features the band at their funky best – playing hard and chopping away with a strong crossover sound that put them firmly on the map during the early 70s. Loads of tight rolling basslines and hard drums – all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cut The Cake (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light ringwear and is lightly bent at the bottom corners.)
Average White Band —
Person To Person ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Their classic double live set from the mid 70s, and as tight a batch of grooves as you'll find on their studio albums! In fact, this one might even be tighter, as it's got a good set of classic tracks performed live, with a sound that's a little bit more uptight and open than the studio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Average White Band & Ben E King —
Benny & Us ... LP Atlantic, 1977. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Ben E King joins the Average White Band for this sweet 70s set – a killer record that not only stands as one of King's best efforts of the decade, but one that also gives the group a great new frontman! Ben's not the only singer on the record, but his presence here can definitely be felt ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
David Axelrod —
Heavy Axe ... LP Fantasy, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great back-to-basics solo album from the legendary David Axelrod – cut in the mid 70s for Fantasy Records, after higher-concept projects like The Auction and Messiah! This set gets right to the core – and focuses on the funk currents that were always part of Axelrod's larger ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Heavy Axe (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99
Roy Ayers —
Africa, Center Of The World ... LP Polydor, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Roy Ayers in a very Afro-styled mode – working here on his own after a famous collaboration with Fela Kuti – in a set that's filled with the same sort of hard-driving Afro-Funk grooves that you'd find in Fela's classic recordings! The songs are shorter than Fela's, and with more of Roy' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roy Ayers —
Everybody Loves The Sunshine ... LP Polydor, 1976. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Roy Ayers' biggest albums ever – and also one of his deepest, too! The whole thing's an incredible album of mellow jazzy soul – and it shows Roy at the crossroads, perfecting his earlier funk style with a sweet mellow R&B edge, getting a bit slicker, but still staying on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with F/W etch. Includes the heavy inner sleeve – a very nice copy!)
Roy Ayers —
Fever ... LP Polydor, 1979. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great little album by Roy Ayers – one that features none of his hits, which means lots of fresh material – and which has great examples of both sides of Roy's talents at the time! The dancefloor side of Roy kicks in with "Love Will Bring Us Back Together", an extremely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some light wear.)
Roy Ayers —
Let's Do It ... LP Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Pure magic from the height of Roy Ayers' classic 70s run on Polydor – a record that's filled with warm, jazzy grooves – all served up in that unique style that Roy was forging at the time! The album perfectly balances dancefloor tracks with mellower numbers – stepping out one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roy Ayers —
Love Fantasy ... LP Polydor, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite Roy Ayers albums of all time – and an overlooked gem from Roy's late 70s years at Polydor! This set's a bit more laidback and less clubby than some other Ayers work of the period – which means it's got this wonderful jazzy groove throughout – a sweet mix of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roy Ayers —
Mystic Voyage ... LP Polydor, 1975. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An archetypal album by Roy Ayers – and one that really shows him at the turning point of his sound! Gone are the trippier jazz funk moments of earlier albums – and in their place are some tight grooves and wonderfully spacey soul. Roy hits the dancefloor with one of his first up-tempo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has some very light wear, but this is a nice copy.)
Roy Ayers —
No Stranger To Love ... LP Polydor, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An oft-overlooked funky soul gem from the incredible Roy Ayers – taking turns with both uptempo material and more smoothed out soul sounds – all done with Roy's trademark jazzy approach to the dancefloor! No Stranger To Love is a sly, and often funky set that deserves to be mentioned ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roy Ayers —
Roy Ayers Ubiquity ... LP Polydor, 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest Roy Ayers albums of all time – and one of the rarest! The record is right in the same vein as Roy's groundbreaking He's Coming LP – a righteous mix of soul jazz, subtle funk, and some of the cosmic wisdom that Roy was spreading among the jazz funk underground – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roy Ayers —
Vibrations ... LP Polydor, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Roy Ayers' greatest albums of the 70s – a set that tightens up the groove from previous Polydor productions, yet still keeps all the soul intact! The record picks up the style begun with the Mystic Voyage album, and pushes it to some slightly tighter territory – a more focused ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roy Ayers —
Virgo Vibes ... LP Atlantic, 1967. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A far-reaching early gem from Roy Ayers – a set that's much more jazz-based than his later work, and a record that has him touching base with the Blue Note and Strata East sides of the jazz spectrum! The lineup here is incredibly hip – a mix of players that includes a young Charles ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Virgo Vibes ... LP 23.99(Original mono red and purple label pressing – a beautiful copy! Cover has a tiny cutout hole in one corner, which is slightly bumped – but overall this is a great copy.)
Roy Ayers —
You Might Be Surprised ... LP Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Roy Ayers in a tight mid 80s funk mode – commanding a modern vibe really well, especially with his vibes so prominent in the sound! Although the sound's a step or two more modern than the Polydor years, Roy still sounds great – and he grooves nicely on this batch of tracks that mix ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roy Ayers —
You Send Me ... LP Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A masterpiece – and don't pass it up! Sure, the date's a bit later than some of Roy's classic work, but the record's got a sound like no other – with a slow mellow jazzy style that shows Roy working at the height of his powers! There's some wonderful spacey production on the record ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Polydor, 1980. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A funky classic from the team of Roy Ayers and Wayne Henderson – both at the top of their game here, and effortlessly mixing together jazz, funk, and soul! The record really seems to embrace the best of both artists' styles – some of the bassy groovers that Wayne did so well himself, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Babe Ruth —
First Base ... LP Harvest, 1973. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A group so great and so groovy, they ended up having a huge influence on the early sound of hip hop – thanks to a wonderfully funky sound at the core of their progressive rock groove! Babe Ruth have this rhythmic impulse that's really amazing – a way of working bass, drums, and ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, and is lightly bent at the bottom right corner.)
Babyface —
Lovers (original cover) ... LP Solar, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The beginning of an empire! This was the first solo album cut by the now-famous Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds – cut after years of work in the music business that included stints in the groups Manchild and The Deele, and lots of production work for other LA soul acts. The record's kind ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Wally Badarou —
Echoes ... LP Island, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A tough record to peg – but a great one too! Wally Badarou plays a range of spacey keyboards that include synclavier, mini moog, and prophet 5 – all over some beats that are a mix of electro and Carribean rhythms – in a style that's part jazzy, part new agey, and part 80s groove! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Badder Than Evil/Buddah, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The Buddah soul stable came out in full force for this soundtrack, including Harvy Fuqua, The New Birth, Barbara Mason, and Horace Ott – as well as the little known group Badder Than Evil! They play on the great instrumental track "Hot Wheels", which is the chase theme in the film, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ABC, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A heck of a great batch of blue eyed soul tracks – much harder-hitting than you'd expect from the name of the group, and done with a "live studio" feel that really makes the session kick! The group's a big one, of mixed origin – of the sort of party club type acts that used ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has light wear & aging, tiny cutout hole.)
United Artists, 1977. Near Mint- ... $13.99
One of the few albums cut by the great soul singer JR Bailey – done with production from Buddy Scott, who also wrote most of the lyrics – in conjunction with Phil Medley, who also did the arrangements! The set begins with an uptempo clubby remake of "Taste of Honey", and also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Philip Bailey —
Inside Out ... LP Columbia, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Philip Bailey hits a great groove here – working with Nile Rodgers, who gives him a lean, clean sound that works perfectly with his vocals! The sound is a nice change from the direction Bailey was heading in previously – a return to the focused soul of the later Earth Wind & Fire ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philip Bailey —
Wonders Of His Love ... LP Myrrh, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Anita Baker —
Songstress ... LP Beverly Glen, 1983. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
From the female singer in the obscure group Chapter 8, Anita went onto become one of the biggest selling soul music acts during the 80s – and this album's her first effort as a solo act. The record's a smooth sophisticated batch of soul tunes, with lots of nice jazzy touches, and a classy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has light heat, but plays great. Cover has minimal wear.)
B Baker Chocolate Co —
B Baker Chocolate Co ... LP Lester Radio Corporation, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Pure genius from the B Baker Chocolate Company – a set that's equal parts fusion and soul, held together by these rich arrangements that really send the whole thing home! The album's never too slick, yet has a sense of perfection that matches some of the best soulful fusion dates at Blue ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cutout notch, some edge wear, bumped corners, and a Suggested Key Cuts sticker.)
Sire, 1977. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
A much more rock-based album than some of Baker's other post-Cream work – but still with some nice grooves that appeal plenty to our ears! The weaker tracks on the album are sort of in a quirky rock mode – but the better ones feature some snapping percussion from Baker and the group, ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Ginger Baker's Air Force —
Ginger Baker's Air Force ... LP Atco, 1970. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Out of the wreckage of Cream came some very hip grooves! Ginger Baker was the hippest of the group's 3 members – and although he's often credited by soul fans for his work with Fela, he should also get hats off for his work with the group Air Force. At its base, the group's in the jazz rock ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sam Baker —
Sometimes You Have To Cry ... LP Seventy Seven/Sound Stage 7, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A lost bit of southern soul from Sound Stage Seven – featuring sublime production by the great John Richbourg, and a sound that's simply out of this world! Sam Baker has a strong deep soul style – a bit like Otis Redding, filtered through the rougher edges of Syl Johnson – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, on Vivid, with insert!)
