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Broadway Brass (Al Capps) —
Takes Guys & Dolls Disco ... LP 
20th Century, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Al Capps arranged and conducted this disco record featuring songs from the soundtrack to Guys and Dolls. The notes on the back cover credit Capps for his "tasteful, happy, 'today' treatments of the much loved score". Songs include "A Bushel and a Peck", "Sit Down You're ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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
Gene Chandler —
'80 ... LP Chi Sound/20th Century, 1980. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A nice record of modern soul that got a bit overlooked at the time because of the poor fate of the Chi-Sound label. The record's filled with Chicago soul talent like Tom Tom 84, Sonny Sanders, and Carl Davis, and it's a good updating of Gene's Chicago soul sound towards a style that's more modern ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Chandler —
Get Down ... LP Chi Sound/20th Century, 1978. Very Good+ ... $4.99
The legendary Gene Chandler gets down, and gets down good – in this classic late 70s set of clubby numbers and upbeat groovers! The set's one of the best moments on the Chi-Soul series from producer Carl Davis – and features a nicely evolved version of earlier Chicago soul modes from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, bumped corners, and is bent a bit at the front panel.)
Chi Sound/20th Century, 1979. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Later work by Gene Chandler – but a surprisingly great little set overall, and proof that Carl Davis was really stretching for greatness in the glory years of his Chi Sound label! Rather than rehash the styles he'd hit with on Vee Jay, Constellation, Mercury, or Brunswick – Chandler ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Eleventh Hour —
Hollywood Hot ... LP 20th Century, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Bass-heavy funk material by this obscure west coast group, and a record that features songwriting and production by Bob Crewe. The tracks have kind of a pop funk sort of sound, with lots of ensemble vocals, and tight compressed rhythm tracks behind the main instrumentation. Not that noteworthy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, some application wrinkles, and is slightly wavy at the front panel.)
Faith Hope & Charity —
Faith Hope & Charity (20th Century) ... LP 20th Century, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Arranged by Van McCoy – with tracks that include "I'm Ready For A New Love", "Keep Me Baby", "Don't Pity Me", "You Never Were My Friend", "Find What You Need", and "People In Love Oughta Be Together". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Leon Haywood —
Come & Get Yourself Some ... LP 20th Century, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Leon Haywood's best album from the 70s! After working as a keyboardist and sometimes vocalist for a number of years – making some strong and some tentative entries into the soul genre – Leon really exploded with this album, an electric funk classic that gave the world his fantastic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Imaginations —
Good Stuff ... LP 20th Century, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great bit of Chicago soul from the 70s – by a short-lived group who were sort of an offshoot of Brighter Side Of Darkness, who had scored earlier in the decade with the falsetto hit "Love Jones". This one was produced by Clarence Johnson/Star Vue Productions, and licensed to 20th ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jesse James —
Jesse James ... LP 20th Century, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record – and the reason to buy rare soul vinyl! This is the kind of balls-out, once-in-a-thousand soul album that you'll dig through racks for years to find – totally solid, no filler, all top-shelf material sung by an amazing under-acknowledged artist with an incredible ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kinsman Dazz —
Dazz ... LP 20th Century, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Kinsman Dazz are even funkier here than before – showing off their Ohio roots, and pointing the way towards the classic Dazz Band sound they'd forge in the 80s! Rhythms are very tight throughout – but still often touched with the jazzy elements that made the group so great in their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, some price sticker remnants, and a promo stamp and razor mark in back.)
Love Unlimited —
Under The Influence Of Love Unlimited ... LP 20th Century, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great stuff from the girls who first put Barry White on the map! The record is the group's second – and by this point, Barry had developed that tight snapping drum sound that made his orchestral albums work so well. You'll hear it to good effect on most songs on the LP, which have a great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Love Unlimited Orchestra —
Music Maestro Please ... LP 20th Century, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Excellent instrumentals from The Maestro! Barry's in fine fine form here – and he's just about the only one who could make a record with so many strings sound so funky! The album includes the excellent groover "Bring It On Up", which has a tightly snapping rhythm underneath ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
20th Century, 1976. Very Good ... $4.99
A wonderful album by Barry White – a bit later than some of the early 70s hits, but one of his most satisfying records overall! The perpetual favorite on the album is the great groover "Strange Games & Things", a slow sly funky track that's been sampled often over the years, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear, partially unglued top seam, and a small split in the bottom seam.)
Love Unlimited Orchestra —
Rhapsody In White ... LP 20th Century, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful swirling instrumental LP that features the classic "Love's Theme", the cut that made Barry a multi-millionaire, and which firmly established his sophisticated orchestral soul style as one of the trademarks of the 70s! This is the ultimate in 70s soul class – from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has small corner bumps on the opening.)
20th Century, 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
An album of theirs that you don't see that often – with Barry White's takes on popular movie hits. Some of this veers a little to close to the cheesy side of things, but it's worth it for the "Theme From King Kong" alone, an uptempo funk number that has a great almost afro-funk ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Love Unlimited Orchestra —
White Gold ... LP 20th Century, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album of funky instrumental tracks from Barry White – often overlooked because of the "greatest hits" association you could make with the "gold" in the title. The record's got that perfect Love Unlimited sound – heavy beats underneath, and the orchestra ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ellen McIlwaine —
Ellen McIlwaine ... LP 20th Century, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Although Ellen McIlwaine's always best-remembered for her folksy work on Polydor, she's also pretty darn nice on this kind of record – a sophisticated soulful outing that shows that she sould still really thrive as an artist in a more commercial environment. The best cuts are the mellower ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stephanie Mills —
Stephanie ... LP 20th Century, 1981. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Another winner from Stephanie Mills and the hitmaking team of Reggie Lucas and Mtume – two musical partners who really helped Mills find her groove! The sound here is classic mainstream soul from the start of the 80s – upbeat and catchy, but without any of the too-clunky commercial ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Stephanie Mills —
Sweet Sensation ... LP 20th Century, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Stephanie Mills in fine formation here – working with the team of James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, who helped the lady reach the heights of her career in the early 80s! The sound here is catchy and contemporary, but hardly ever too commercial – just relaxed and grooving, in a mode that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a tiny stain on one corner.)
Stephanie Mills —
Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'? ... LP 20th Century, 1979. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Soaring soul from Stephanie Mills – one of the lady's all-time hits, and for good reason too! The album really gives Stephanie's great voice a lot of focus – an upbeat, uptempo groove that sets her firmly on the dancefloor, but always with a touch of class – and a lot more depth ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
20th Century, 1979. Near Mint- ... $33.99
An incredible blend of southern and modern soul – the second album by soul songwriter Sydney Joe Qualls, recorded in both Chicago and Muscle Shoals, with a stone mellow sound that's outta site! The groove here is extremely well-done – tight, but never too slick – and with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light ring impressions. Label on Side A has a sticker.)
20th Century, 1965. Very Good+ ... $19.99 24.99
Sure, Esther Phillips and a few other 60s soul singers were recording Beatles tracks – but Mary Wells was the real deal, as she even had the support of the group itself, who made it known that she was one of their favorite American soul artists. This nice album on 20th Century features an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Capitol Record club pressing. Cover has a small bottom seam split, light wear on the back cover opening, but looks nice overall.)
Barry White —
Barry White's Greatest Hits ... CD 
20th Century, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Kind of a "greatest hit" of greatest hits compilations – a set that's probably sold more copies than any of Barry White's full length albums – thanks to a monstrous run of hits in the 70s! The package is overflowing with greatness – amazing tunes that balance funky ... read more CD
Barry White —
Barry White's Greatest Hits ... LP 20th Century, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Kind of a "greatest hit" of greatest hits compilations – a set that's probably sold more copies than any of Barry White's full length albums – thanks to a monstrous run of hits in the 70s! The package is overflowing with greatness – amazing tunes that balance funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Barry White —
Can't Get Enough ... CD 20th Century/Universal, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
Can't get enough of Barry White at this key point in his career – a time when he was stepping from the shadows as one of the most sensuous soul stars of the 70s! The album's a near-perfect effort throughout – a great blend of the soaring strings and funkier rhythms that always made ... read more CD
Also available Can't Get Enough ... LP 5.99
20th Century, 1974. Very Good ... $5.99
Can't get enough of Barry White at this key point in his career – a time when he was stepping from the shadows as one of the most sensuous soul stars of the 70s! The album's a near-perfect effort throughout – a great blend of the soaring strings and funkier rhythms that always made ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
20th Century, 1976. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Kind of a confrontational title, but still an excellent batch of grooves from The Maestro, with heavenly production, and lots of long drawn-out sexy grooves. Cuts include "Don't Make Me Wait Too Long", "I'm Qualified To Satisfy You", "Your Love – So Good I Can't Take ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam, light wear, and a cut corner.)
Barry White —
Just Another Way To Say I Love You ... LP 20th Century, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great mid period sleeper from Barry White – and an album that's not as hit-heavy as his other work from the time, but still equally nice! The album's got a mellower groove than some of Barry's albums of the time – a laidback approach that's going more for an overall sound, and which ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Barry White —
Sings For Someone You Love ... LP 20th Century, 1977. Very Good- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the maestro's biggest selling albums of the 70s, and for good reason – as the whole thing's a sexy symphony all the way through, filled with as many stepping rhythms as it is soaring strings! The album features some key extended classic – including the sublime "It's Ecstasy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the gatefold diecut cover, with a cut corner, edge wear.)
Barry White —
Stone Gon' ... LP 20th Century, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of The Maestro's true materpieces! Fragile, sexy, sinful soul, held together by interwoven strings and keyboard lines, with Barry's voice over the top like rich cream on a sweet piece of cake. Includes the long versions of "Honey Please, Can't Ya See" and "Never, Never Gonna ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
20th Century/Elemental (France), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99 18.99
A stunner of a soundtrack from the maestro Barry White – his only entry into the blacksploitation film genre of the 70s, and a complete doozy throughout! For the album, Barry's stripped down the bigger space of his own records, and his Love Unlimited productions – into some shorter ... read more CD
(Limited edition!)
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