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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.)
ABC/BGO (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 22.99
Four fantastic albums from Bobby Bland – all brought together in a single package for the first time! First up is Come Fly With Me – great work from Bobby Blue Bland – one of the few artists to rise up at the end of the 50s, and still find a way to chart their own path forward in ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Bobby Bland —
Get On Down With Bobby Bland ... LP ABC, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant later work by Bobby Blue Bland – done with backings that are much fuller than on his earlier albums – a mixture of strings and horns that really expand the sound! That doesn't keep things from being soulful, though – as Bobby's in incredible form vocally, really rising ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
ABC, 1976. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Bobby Blue Bland —
His California Album ... CD ABC/MCA, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice little record from Bobby Blue Bland – quite different from his 60s sides for Duke/Peacock, and recorded in California (as you might guess from the title!) with a smoother more soulful approach that comes off surprisingly well! The style works well for Bobby – and kind of gave ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
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
Ray Charles —
Crying Time ... LP ABC, 1966. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Crying Time", "Tears", "Going Down Slow", "Peace Of Mind", "Drifting Blues", and "You've Got A Problem". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover is great!)
Ray Charles —
Genius Hits The Road ... LP ABC, 1960. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A stunning standout from Ray Charles' years on ABC Records – and a set that brings in a bit of hard-swinging jazz to the country-styled groove Ray was hitting at the time! Backings are by Ralph Burns, who keeps things pretty hip – not as modern as some of his 50s charts for other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ray Charles —
Greatest Hits ... LP ABC, 1959/1960/1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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ABC/Paramount, 1964. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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(Mono pressing. Cover has some price sticker remnants at the top right, light wear, and some aging.)
Ray Charles —
Man & His Soul ... LP ABC, Late 50s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(Stereo pressing. Includes the booklet. Cover has light wear and minor seam splits.)
Ray Charles —
Message From The People ... LP Tangerine/ABC, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A righteous early 70s set from Ray Charles – and a record with a much deeper vibe than you might guess from the image of Ray and some kids on the cover! Arrangements were handled by Quincy Jones, Sid Feller, and Mike Post – and the record is kind of a 70s take on the fuller modes that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ray Charles —
Modern Sounds In Country & Western Music ... CD ABC/Rhino, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic! What seemed a silly idea at the time was true proof of Ray's genius, and the result was the most successful album of his career – and a bona-fide number one hit that rode the charts for years and years! Ray's voice works perfectly with the material, and thanks to soulful ... read more CD
ABC, 1962. Very Good ... $14.99
A classic! What seemed a silly idea at the time was true proof of Ray's genius, and the result was the most successful album of his career – and a bona-fide number one hit that rode the charts for years and years! Ray's voice works perfectly with the material, and thanks to soulful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing. Cover has a split & lightly stained bottom seam with light peeling on the back – but the rest is great.)
Ray Charles —
Ray Charles And Betty Carter/ABC/Rhino, Early 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Two great albums by Ray Charles on one CD! Ray Charles & Betty Carter is a classic album of soul duets – and one of the deeper records cut by Ray during the 60s! The arrangements are by the great Marty Paich, and although there's some singers in the background, the overall sound is ... read more CD
(1998 Rhino pressing.)
ABC, 1964. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Easily one of the best Ray Charles albums on ABC – if not one of the best Ray Charles albums of all-time. Ray's in his C&W mode here, but it's a bit more restrained than on other LPs, and is replaced here by a sophisticated style that works perfectly with his heartbreaking voice. Proof ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has some wear and aging, small sticker at the top left corner, and a round sticker in back.)
Tangerine/ABC, 1971. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
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(Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)
Ray Charles & Betty Carter —
Ray Charles & Betty Carter (gold CD pressing) ... CD ABC/DCC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic album of soul duets – and one of the deeper records cut by Betty during the 60s! The arrangements are by the great Marty Paich, and although there's some singers in the background, the overall sound is still pretty nice and soulful. Betty's high voice works well with Ray's raspy ... read more CD
Ray Charles & Betty Carter —
Ray Charles & Betty Carter (with bonus tracks) ... CD ABC/Dunhill, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic album of soul duets – and one of the deeper records cut by Betty during the 60s! The arrangements are by the great Marty Paich, and although there's some singers in the background, the overall sound is still pretty nice and soulful. Betty's high voice works well with Ray's raspy ... read more CD
Delilah —
Dancing In The Fire ... LP ABC, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Dells —
Face To Face ... LP ABC, 1979. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A later effort from the Dells, cut around the time ABC was having some great luck with the Detroit soul of The Dramatics – and also recorded in Detroit, with production work by the likes of Al Perkins, Rudy Robinson, and Calvin Carter, the Dells' old boss at Vee Jay. The tunes have a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and rounded corners.)
Lee Dorsey —
Night People ... LP ABC, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A nicely evolved groove from Lee Dorsey – still working with tremendous production from Allen Toussaint, the man who brought him into stardom in the 60s – but with a warmer sound that's more 70s modern overall! The shift here is almost like that of Lamont Dozier's in the 70s – as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dramatics —
Do What You Wanna Do ... LP ABC, 1978. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Although not as instantly captivating as their work for Stax, this set for ABC is still a pretty darn great group soul album! The group haven't lost their touch vocally – and Ron Banks and LJ Reynolds are still incredible singers that push smooth soul to a whole new level. The album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Dramatics —
Drama V ... LP ABC, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Damn great work from The Dramatics – a group who never seemed to miss at all during their massive 70s run – and one who really knew how to hold onto an edge in their vocals, and most of their grooves as well! The main maestro here is Don Davis – one of the few late 70s producers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a tiny corner cut.)
Dramatics —
Dramatic Jackpot ... CD ABC/Universal (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the Dramatics' best albums, and a real masterpiece of 70's group soul! The style here is a bit different than the group's previous records for Stax – maybe a bit tighter, with sweet arrangements – but these fantastic vocals that cut through everything and grab you to your core ... read more CD
Dramatics —
Dramatic Jackpot ... LP ABC, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the Dramatics' best albums, and a real masterpiece of 70's group soul! The style here is a bit different than the group's previous records for Stax – maybe a bit tighter, with sweet arrangements – but these fantastic vocals that cut through everything and grab you to your core ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a trace of a sticker.)
Dramatics —
Shake It Well ... LP ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Incredibly great work from The Dramatics – the kind of record that hits on all burners instantly, and just keeps on cooking all the way through! The set kicks off with the title funky cut "Shake It Well" – done in a mode that the group handle surprisingly well, thanks to some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Wilton Felder —
We All Have A Star ... LP ABC, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Solo sounds from Crusaders reedman Wilton Felder – a really great set that's very much in the best vibe of his larger group at the time – yet one that also offers up a stronger focus on Wilton's sublime solo work on tenor! The album's got plenty of Crusaders help on board – given ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Wilton Felder —
We All Have A Star/ABC/Robinsongs (UK), 1978/1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A pair of albums from saxophonist Wilton Felder – back to back on a single CD! We All Have A Star offers up solo sounds from Crusaders reedman Wilton Felder – a really great set that's very much in the best vibe of his larger group at the time – yet one that also offers up a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Floaters —
Floaters ... LP ABC, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Their classic, with the great long version of "Float On", which is a monster soul cut that stands tall with steppers and rappers alike. It's probably the best track they ever did, and it's all here in a version that's nearly 12 minutes long – with loads of samples that you'll ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Four Tops —
Catfish ... LP ABC, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A lot greater than you'd expect – like most of The Four Tops' excellent work on ABC. The classic Motown sound is no longer, but in its place is the same sort of positive 70s soul grooving that Lamont Dozier picked up on the label – a style that makes a perfect platform for the vocals ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued seam and light ring & edge wear.)
Four Tops —
Four Tops Live & In Concert ... CD ABC/MCA, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
Killer 70s work by the Four Tops – one of the group's best post-Motown albums, and a really hard-hitting batch of live tunes! There's a sound here that's grittier than just about any other Four Tops album – and that includes the classics for Motown – a style that brings together ... read more CD
Four Tops —
Keeper Of The Castle ... CD ABC/Universal (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Killer Four Tops material from the early 70s – and a record that proved that they didn't need to be on Motown to still keep churnin' out the hits! The sound is sophisticated, and pushes past the standard format of the group's good-selling records for Motown – hitting a classic AM Radio ... read more CD
Four Tops —
Main Street People ... LP ABC, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Really nice work from The Four Tops – proof that they were still going quite quite strong after Motown! The album's got a hip sound that shows the group moving through a wider range of emotions than we ever remember – crafting rich deep harmonies that still stand apart from the big ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Isaac Hayes —
Chocolate Chip ... LP HBS/ABC/Elemental (Spain), 1975. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Slightly later than some of Isaac Hayes' biggest Stax albums – but a great little record that's filled with some excellent smooth soul material! The record shows Hayes really trying to push his style to new levels, and it's got a sophistication that you don't hear on earlier albums – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ABC/Big Break (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $13.99 19.99
A wonderful duet set from Isaac Hayes and Dionne Warwick – one that draws on the classiest side of the Hayes spectrum, and uses his groove to help Dionne find some great new energy! Even in performance, the music has that great rich quality that Isaac always brought to his solo recordings in ... read more CD
Isaac Hayes & Dionne Warwick —
Man & A Woman ... LP ABC, 1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful duet set from Ike Hayes and Dionne Warwick – one that draws on the classiest side of the Hayes spectrum, and uses his groove to help Dionne find some great new energy! Even in performance, the music has that great rich quality that Isaac always brought to his solo recordings in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing in the die-cut gatefold cover, with a stuck gatefold and bent corners in back.)
ABC/Dot, 1976. Near Mint- ... $4.99
ABC, 1977. Near Mint- ... $9.99
After working for years in the Crusaders, then honing his production skills with excellent work for Fantasy and Mercury, Wayne Henderson put out this album of his own, which drew on a lot of the work he'd been doing during the mid 70s. The album's a showcase for his At Home productions team, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and is bent at the top right corner.)
Eddie Holman —
I Love You ... CD ABC/Varese, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Eddie's masterpiece LP of late sixties soul, with the classic "Hey There Lonely Girl", the title cut, and a lot of other great original compositions. The sound on here is perfect, and nearly every cut shines. There's almost no filler, and Eddie's voice is strong, beautiful, and has a ... read more CD
John Lee Hooker —
Born In Mississippi – Raised Up In Tennessee ... LP ABC/Elemental, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Born in Mississippi, raised in Tennessee, but recorded in California with some mighty great grooves! The album's a great mix of the rootsy blues of John Lee Hooker and some of the best production modes ABC Records was using at the time – no hoke or attempt to dampen the energy of the core ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Lee Hooker —
Born In Mississippi – Raised Up In Tennessee ... LP ABC, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Born in Mississippi, raised in Tennessee, but recorded in California with some mighty great grooves! The album's a great mix of the rootsy blues of John Lee Hooker and some of the best production modes ABC Records was using at the time – no hoke or attempt to dampen the energy of the core ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Lee Hooker —
Endless Boogie ... CD ABC/Universal, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A hip mix of raunchy blues and rootsy rock – all stretched out over a double-length set that's easily one of John Lee Hooker's loosest albums ever! The album has Hooker playing in a number of settings with hip rock and funk players from the California scene – including Steve Miller, ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
John Lee Hooker —
Live At Soledad Prison ... LP ABC, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the roughest, rawest John Lee Hooker albums from the ABC years – a live recording done at Soledad Prison in California! The set features vocals both by Hooker and his son – and instrumentation includes Luther Tucker and Charlie Grimes playing additional guitar next to John, plus ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Al Hudson & the Soul Partners —
Especially For You/ABC/Expansion (UK), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two fantastic early albums by Al Hudson – working here with his initial group, The Soul Partners! First up is Especially For You – a record that's kind of a first chapter to all the excellent work by One Way to come – even though Al's not using that group name at this time! The ... read more CD
Al Hudson & The Soul Partners —
Happy Feet (with bonus track) ... CD ABC/PTG (Netherlands), 1979. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Joyous, bouncy sounds from the legendary Al Hudson – a sweet little set with his Soul Partners group, done in a mode that's right up there with the best music of his One Way combo! The grooves are uptempo, yet are much more rooted in ensemble funk than some of the disco of Al's ... read more CD
Al Hudson & The Soul Partners —
How Do You Do/ABC, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Al Hudson & The Soul Partners —
Spread Love (double a-sided single) ... 12-inch ABC, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Massive stuff – and one of the greatest tracks ever recorded by Al Hudson! "Spread Love" has a full burning spiritual sort of groove – with a long intro that keeps on coming, and some great moogy bits that soar towards the heavens with the strings before the vocals come into ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in an ABC Disco sleeve with promo stamp.)
ABC, 1978. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Excellent early work from Al Hudson – a soulful talent who stood his own in the late 70s, forging an up-tempo funk sound that lived long past disco, and which was sort of a platform for groups of the 80s to build a new dancefloor sound. Hudson relied heavily on bass-y funk to hit his groove, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has light heat, but plays fine.)
Impressions —
Fabulous Impressions/ABC/Kent (UK), 1967/1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The last 2 albums that the Impressions ever cut for ABC during the 60s, both of them pretty darn nice! The Fabulous Impressions has a vibe that's way more than you'd expect from the group's supper club style on the cover – as the record features a great set of original Curtis Mayfield ... read more CD
Impressions —
Impressions (1963) ... LP ABC, 1963. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Fantastic soul from the Chicago scene of the 60s – the legendary first ABC album by Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions! Although the group first broke big on Vee Jay Records, it was at ABC that their genius really took flight – tightening up the harmonies of the earlier singles, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp – with "It's Alright" instead of "Can't You See". Back cover has the original purchase date in light pen – 7/21/66.)
Impressions —
Impressions/ABC/Kent (UK), 1963/1964. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
2 early gems from The Impressions – back to back on a single CD! First up is the self-titled Impressions – fantastic soul from the Chicago scene of the 60s – the legendary first ABC album by Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions! Although the group first broke big on Vee Jay ... read more CD
Impressions —
Keep On Pushing ... LP ABC, 1964. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
There's no need for The Impressions to push from behind – because with a record like this, they're very firmly in the driver's seat! The album's a treasure through and through – one of the greatest documents of 60s soul from the Chicago scene – filled with sublime original ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing – a nice copy! Back cover has a small note about the original purchase date – 4/27/1965 – next to a small name stamp.)
Impressions —
Keep On Pushing/ABC/Kent (UK), 1964/1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A pair of 60s classics by the mighty Impressions – back to back on a single CD! On Keep On Pushing, there's no need for The Impressions to push from behind – because with a record like this, they're very firmly in the driver's seat! The album's a treasure through and through – ... read more CD
Also available Keep On Pushing/
ABC, 1965. Very Good ... $9.99 11.99
Classic 60s Impressions material, with the legendary lineup firmly in place, and the great Johnny Pate handling all arrangements – really giving them that sense of righteous power that pushed their music past a lot of the previous group soul sounds of the Chicago scene – with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Cover has a split top seam, light wear, notes in pen on the back cover. Labels have tiny stickers.)
Impressions —
One By One/ABC/Kent (UK), 1965/1966. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
2 classic albums from the ABC Records years of The Impressions – back to back on a single CD! One By One is classic 60s Impressions material, with the legendary lineup firmly in place, and the great Johnny Pate handling all arrangements – really giving them that sense of righteous ... read more CD
Impressions —
People Get Ready ... LP ABC, 1965. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever from The Impressions – and a set that takes their work to a whole new level, by bringing in an even more righteous sound! The core elements of the group's 60s genius are all in place here – compositions from Curtis Mayfield, arrangements from Johnny Pate ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Impressions —
Ridin' High ... LP ABC, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The title and cover say it all – because The Impressions here are at the top of their game – riding high on a tremendous wave of soul, and soaring forth with a sense of pride and power few other groups could match! Maestro Johnny Pate is on board to handle the arrangements and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ABC, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A new level of pride and power for The Impressions – as you might guess from the bold statement of the title track! It may seem hard to believe from the perspective of the 21st Century, but back in the mid 60s, a message like "We're A Winner" was quite a strong one – a new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has a small split on the bottom seam, name in pen on the back.)
Lawrence Hilton Jacobs —
All The Way . . . Love ... LP ABC, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly nice album of 70s soul – recorded by the actor who was best known to the world as Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington on the TV show Welcome Back Kotter! Lawrence's voice is slightly less sprightly than his comedic work on the show, but thanks to some tight arrangements ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp.)
ABC, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Although he's always best remembered as Freddy "Boom Boom" Washington from Welcome Back Kotter, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs was pretty darn ubiquitous during the mid-70s! He was in more than a few movies (Youngblood, Cooley High, etc), and he even recorded a few soul albums – like this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
ABC, 1976. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Bluesy soundtrack for this 70s film based on the life of Huddie Ledbetter – aka Leadbelly – featuring guitar by Brownie, harmonica by Sonny, and vocals by Hitide Harris in the place of Leadbelly. Art Evans also sings some vocals as Blind Lemon Jefferson – and the tracks are ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, corner bend.)
BB King —
BB King In London ... LP ABC, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
BB King in London – not playing live, but working in the studio with a host of British musicians he'd inspired over the years! The lineup varies from track to track, giving a nice sort of variety to the album – and the overall feel is a bit like some of the Chess London sessions of the ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
BB King —
Guess Who ... LP ABC, 1972. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
BB King's collapsed here on the beach in California – and maybe that's because he gave so much energy to the session – which is a lot more full than some of his previous work from the 60s! The whole thing is a mix of blues and soul – some larger charts that really provide a great ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
BB King —
Indianola Mississippi Seeds ... LP ABC/Elemental, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
BB King hips up his groove a bit here – picking up some of the crossover soul and rock touches used by contemporaries over at Chess/Cadet, and expanding his sound with a range of guests that include Leon Russell, Joe Walsh, and Carole King! Despite the presence of these bigger names, the set' ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
BB King —
Indianola Mississippi Seeds ... LP ABC, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
BB King hips up his groove a bit here – picking up some of the crossover soul and rock touches used by contemporaries over at Chess/Cadet, and expanding his sound with a range of guests that include Leon Russell, Joe Walsh, and Carole King! Despite the presence of these bigger names, the set' ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with Artisan etch. Cover has some surface wear & aging.)
BB King —
LA Midnight ... LP ABC, 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
BB King brings in a sweet dose of jazz to his work – just a touch of the funkier backings that some of his electric contemporaries were getting at the time – maybe not as hard-wailing as some of the Chess funky blues records, but definitely somewhere in that direction! Players on the ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing in the textured cover, with a few rounded corners.)
ABC, 1965. Very Good+ ... $11.99
An excellent set by BB King – one of his best from the 60s, and a smoking live set recorded at Chicago's legendary Regal Theatre! The enthusiasm at the venue shows that BB's Memphis-honed style is a perfect fit for the electrified Chicago sound of the 60s – and the recording really ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s blue rainbow label MCA pressing in a barcode cover. Cover has some wear and aging, light stain and wrinkling at the spine, tiny blemish spots, and a small portion torn off the back paste-on at the top right corner.)
ABC, 1971. Very Good+ ... $39.99
BB King live at the Cook County Jail in Chicago – and given the amount of great live shows going on in the institution during the early 70s, the jail must have been one hell of a place to be incarcerated! This classic features BB King entertaining the prisoners with a wickedly sharp blues ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing in the textured cover.)
ABC/Elemental, 1971. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $36.99 38.99 On May 10, 2024
BB King live in Japan – really cooking here on a concert performance that's quite different from his other live records of the time! The set's a double-length one – originally a 2LP set – and most tracks are nice and long, with lots more room for solos from BB – stretching ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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BB King & Bobby Bland —
Together For The First Time – Live ... CD ABC/MCA, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
A mid 70s meeting of two seminal blues talents from the Memphis scene – singer Bobby Blue Bland, and legendary guitarist BB King! The pair were both working for ABC at the time – major label fame after years woodshedding in the indies – and hitting well-deserved fame for their ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
ABC, 1978. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Maximillian —
Maximillian (2023 Record Store Day Release) ... LP ABC/Riding Easy, 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A really messed-up blend of soul, rock, and blues – done in a style that's very much in keeping with the genre-busting Fillmore scene of the late 60s! Maximillian are a trio who run through Hendrix-like guitars, deep soul styled vocals, and bluesy riffing – often in the course of the ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Les McCann —
Change Change Change – Live At The Roxy ... LP ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Mostly vocal – but a set that has Les singing and playing along with some very funky backing! The live setting does nothing to diminish the funky sound that Les had been hitting in the mid 70s – and in fact, it seems to let the players in the group open up even more, jamming it hard ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear and a promo stamp.)
Les McCann —
Music Lets Me Be ... LP ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Soulful keyboards from Les McCann – and a bit of vocals too – all set to some mighty sweet soul based backings! The overall sound is fairly well produced, with Les' piano floating on some lofty fusion arrangements – but the keyboard work is great, and the record remains very ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy. The back cover has a small sticker.)
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr —
I Hope We Get To Love In Time ... LP ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
The first album from the team of Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr – and a set that's arguably even more soulful than their work together in The 5th Dimension! The pair are lucky to have Groovesville soul maestro Don Davis at the helm – helping them hit a more mature, more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available I Hope We Get To Love In Time (with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and a few small stains.)
ABC/Big Break (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
The first solo album from the team of Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr – and a set that's arguably even more soulful than their work together in The 5th Dimension! The pair are lucky to have Groovesville soul maestro Don Davis at the helm – helping them hit a more mature, more ... read more CD
Also available I Hope We Get To Love In Time ... LP 3.99
ABC, 1977. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Sweet soul from the husband and wife duo of Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr – their second album since leaving The Fifth Dimension – and it sounds as warm and appealing as ever! Marilyn & Billy hit it pretty big right out of the gate on the preceding I Hope We Get To Love In ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has an unglued seam.)
ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99 6.99
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Mighty Clouds Of Joy —
It's Time ... LP ABC, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A landmark blend of gospel spirit and 70s soul – and one of the greatest moments ever from The Mighty Clouds Of Joy! Like so many other soul artists before them, these guys have voices that are steeped in the best traditions of gospel – but rather than giving up their roots and going ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
ABC/Omnivore, 1975. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99
Kickin it is – as the album's way more than just the typical gospel you might expect – and is a perfect example of the way the Mighty Clouds Of Joy helped cross the bridge between secular and spiritual sounds in the 70s! The record has a groove that most other mainstream soul acts ... (Gospel, Soul) read more CD
ABC, 1977. Near Mint- ... $1.99 2.99
Mighty Clouds Of Joy —
Very Best Of The Mighty Clouds Of Joy ... LP ABC, Mid 70s. Very Good 2LP ... Out Of Stock
ABC, 1979. Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
Arrangements and production by Michael Zager, in that pop dancefloor style that was making him a rich man at the time! Titles include "Holiday", "Run To Me", "Lonely Days", "Massachusetts", and "To Love Somebody". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Johnny Nash —
I Got Rhythm ... LP ABC, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An excellent early album form Johnny Nash – one that's quite different than his later hits, and which has Johnny singing in a jazzy sort of mode that reminds us a lot of Jesse Belvin! Like Belvin, Johnny's got a warmly sweet voice that's lighter than Billy Eckstine, Joe Williams, or other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
O'Kaysions —
Girl Watcher ... LP ABC, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A killer bit of crossover pop from the mid 60s – and the kind of groover that brought the Carolina beach sound to the top 40 charts! Includes the group's classic hit "Girl Watcher", a groover that we always enjoy hearing, plus other nice ones like "The Soul Clap", "Lo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)
ABC/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
One of the greatest blacksploitation soundtracks ever – a massively beautiful record that goes beyond any cliches of the genre, and serves up a fantastically unique batch of tracks! Chisoul arranger Johnny Pate did the music for the film – and (dare we say it?) it's even greater that ... read more CD
Johnny Pate/ABC, 1973. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest blacksploitation soundtracks ever – a massively beautiful record that goes beyond any cliches of the genre, and serves up a fantastically unique batch of tracks! Chisoul arranger Johnny Pate did the music for the film – and (dare we say it?) it's even greater that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Shaft In Africa ... CD 12.99
Freda Payne —
Payne & Pleasure ... LP ABC, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Genius work from Freda Payne – a set recorded after her bigger fame years for Invictus/Hot Wax – but a record that's done with an even deeper feel overall! The album features some key contributions from Lamont Dozier – who wasn't credited on the original record, due to his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ABC, 1978. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Rufus —
Numbers ... LP ABC, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Rufus without Chaka Khan – but a surprisingly nice set, nonetheless! The album features various members of the group on lead vocals – singing in a warm, compressed style that's got the same sort of AOR sound as the group's jazzy grooves at the time. The overall musicianship is still ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rufus —
Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan ... LP ABC, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great work by one of the archetypal funky soul bands of the 70s – and a group whose impact is still being felt today! Of course, one of the reasons for that is Chaka Khan's incredible vocals – caught here at a prime early point, and very nicely set against some warm electric keyboards ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan —
Ask Rufus ... LP ABC, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums ever from Rufus and Chaka Khan – a sublime 70s set in which the group's sound totally comes together, and finds a really special sound that's all its own! The blend of elements here is perfect – the group's funky jazz instrumentation, and Chaka Khan's warm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes an unused poster and green ABC inner sleeve. Cover has light wear at the spine and ring impressions in back.)
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan —
Rags To Rufus ... LP ABC, 1974. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of those records that everyone seemed to own, back in the day – and for good reason, too – as Rufus and Chaka have a way of opening ears of folks who dig so many different styles – from soul to rock to funk and jazz – but all with a groove that's totally their own! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Rags To Rufus ... CD 10.99(Yellow label pressing. Cover has splitting on the spine, some wear along the bottom, cutout hole.)
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan —
Rags To Rufus (Quadraphonic pressing) ... LP ABC, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of those records that everyone seemed to own, back in the day – and for good reason, too – as Rufus and Chaka have a way of opening ears of folks who dig so many different styles – from soul to rock to funk and jazz – but all with a groove that's totally their own! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan —
Rufusized ... LP ABC, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Funk, soul, jazz, and plenty more – all wrapped up into this 70s masterpiece from Rufus – the kind of record that not only never gets old, but which still has folks wondering how the group could have gotten things this perfect all these many years later! Chaka Khan and the group are in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bumped at the bottom right corner, in great shape otherwise.)
Rufus & Chaka Khan —
Street Player ... LP ABC, 1978. Very Good- Gatefold ... $4.99
Stunning work from Rufus & Chaka Khan – still very much at the height of their powers on this late 70s release – and still doing things at a level that nobody else can touch! The blend of jazz and soul is completely sublime – given a bit of extra help on arrangements by Clare ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Street Player ... CD 10.99(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Tangerine/ABC (UK), Early 60s. Used ... $14.99
Perhaps the rarest of all Jimmy Scott albums – and perhaps the best, too! Jimmy cut this one for Ray Charles' Tangerine label (it was the label's first) – a fact that's driven home on the front cover, where a lounging sexy couple is reclining in front of a fire with a bottle of wine ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bluesway/ABC, 1969. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
A hip little record – produced by Bob Thiele as pre-Flying Dutchman effort, and with some of the great vibe of the blues records on that label! The set's got an unusual lineup – with jazzman Richard Williams on trumpet, plus Ed Davis on tenor, Marshall Hooks on guitar, Curtis Tillman ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Of The Blues ... CD 7.99(Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and some light staining on the opening.)
Lucille Spann —
Cry Before I Go ... LP ABC/Bluesway, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic – one of the few albums of the time from blues singer Lucille Spann – produced by Al Smith, recorded in Chicago, and with small combo backing by a group that features Detroit Junior on piano, and both Mighty Joe Young and Eddie Taylor on guitar! Titles include "Wine Head ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
