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Buddah (label)
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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
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
James Baldwin —
Struggle ... LP Black America/Buddah, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Baldwin speaks on his thoughts, his writings, and art in general – in a rare recorded performance that goes beyond the scope of his usual fiction. There's no other backing, and the LP is a nice intimate moment with Baldwin, whose voice is as beautiful and haunting as his writings! (Spoken Word, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Buddah/Vee Jay, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of a number of similarly titled compilations of tracks that features some of Jerry's finest (and famous) moments for the Vee Jay label. There's more than a few numbers here that have become pretty hard to find on vinyl, and the package doesn't appear to be all that special, the music is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Buddah, 1972. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Sweet duet soul produced and arranged by Jesse James, and featuring a number of songs written by him as well! The pair have a sweet sound that works well with the sing-song groove of the tunes – and titles include "Yaba Daba Do", "Indian Giver", "I Know I'm In ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, two cutout holes, and a smudged X in marker at the bottom right corner.)
Norman Connors —
Best Of Norman Connors & Friends ... LP Buddah/Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Some great tracks from the jazzy soulful genius of Norman Connors! Connors is one of the best crossover soul jazz artists of the 70s – with a masterful blend of styles that's matched by only a few other artists, like Roy Ayers or Leroy Hutson. This set includes tracks from his Buddah and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, scrape in front, and is lightly bent at the spine.)
Buddah, 1976. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
A masterpiece of mellow soul and jazzy grooves from the groundbreaking Norman Connors – an album that sails to the stars on a sweet blend of mellow moments and more upbeat tracks too! The record features some crucial vocal talents from Michael Henderson and Phyllis Hyman – both ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
James Cotton Band —
100% Cotton ... LP Buddah, 1974. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Buddah, 1976. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99 14.99
Buddah/Philly Groove, 1970. Used ... $4.99
The third album in an amazing early run from The Delfonics – the kind of work that set a whole new standard for group soul in the 70s! A number of the tracks here had already risen to fame before the album's release as singles – and these are mixed with some additional tracks that are ... read more CD
Delfonics —
La La Means I Love You – The Definitive Collection ... CD Philly Groove/Arista, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice dose of work from one of the greatest harmony soul groups of all time – the mighty Delfonics, a trio who took high-end vocals to a whole new level! The package does a good job of mixing hits up with a few lesser-known gems from the group – showing their full vocal potential, and ... read more CD
Ebonys —
Sing About Life ... CD Buddah/P&C, 1976. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
The Ebonys sing about life, and a host of other groovy topics too – in this lost soul treasure from the 70s! The set is one of only two albums ever cut by The Ebonys – a consistently great group from the 70s, as is testified by their constant popularity in our racks! The quartet has a ... read more CD
Ebonys —
Sing About Life ... CD Buddah/P&C, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
The Ebonys sing about life, and a host of other groovy topics too – in this lost soul treasure from the 70s! The set is one of only two albums ever cut by The Ebonys – a consistently great group from the 70s, as is testified by their constant popularity in our racks! The quartet has a ... read more CD
Also available Sing About Life ... CD 6.99
5th Dimension —
Stoned Soul Picnic ... CD Buddah, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great leap forward for the 5th Dimension – a record that seems to have better vocals than any of their previous efforts – a strongly soulful quality that moves past just pop, and which hits even deeper territory than before! Jimmy Webb's not in the lineup this time around, but Bones ... read more CD
5th Dimension —
Up, Up And Away ... LP Buddah, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The fab first album from the 5th Dimension – and as groovy a batch of pop soul harmonies as you'll ever hope to find! Jimmy Webb is already at the helm on this one – arranging and conducting the group with his heavenly 60s pop approach – all produced to perfection by the amazing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Five Stairsteps —
First Family Of Soul – Best Of The Five Stairsteps ... CD Buddah, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Killer work by this fab Chicago soul group – a bunch of young kids, ala The Jackson Five, with sweet soul sound that actually predates the work of Jermaine and Michael and Tito, and which paved the way for countless 70s groups to come! The Five Stairsteps were first discovered by Curtis ... read more CD
Edwin Hawkins Singers —
Best Of The Edwin Hawkins Singers ... LP Buddah, Early 70s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Classic work from Edwin Hawkins and the Edwin Hawkins Singers – a unique gospel group who scored big on the pop charts with some very righteous singles! Edwin's group had an intense sound – one that brought a righteous approach that had an undeniable influence on a lot of soul music at ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Michael Henderson —
Do It All ... LP Buddah, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Michael Henderson definitely does it all here – mixing jazz and soul and funk with his own strong sense of personality – all at a level that's head and shoulders above most of his contemporaries! Henderson's that rare breed in soul music – part of an elite 70s lineup who were ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Michael Henderson —
Goin' Places ... LP Buddah, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Massive work from Michael Henderson – exactly the kind of record we point to when people ask us what all the fuss is about! Michael perfectly blends funky jazz, mellow fusion, and his own warm style of vocals here – in a sophisticated mix that puts him right at the top of the 70s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Michael Henderson —
Solid ... LP Buddah, 1976. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The very first album from Michael Henderson – but a set that already finds him very much at the top of his game – thanks to previous work with Miles Davis and Norman Connors! Both artists gave Henderson a chance to do different things with his music, and by the time of this record, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Michael Henderson —
Take Me I'm Yours – The Buddah Years Anthology ... CD Buddah/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 24.99
The great Michael Henderson is a hell of a talent in 70s soul – an artist that some folks know for his more way-out work on bass with Miles Davis, or his early vocals with Norman Connors – but also a singer, arranger, and key creative talent – one who followed the same path as ... read more CD
Cecil Holmes Soulful Sound —
Black Motion Picture Experience ... LP Buddah, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An album that tries to do a heck of a lot in such a short space – and turns out to be even better than you might guess! Few folks would try to take on the entire black motion picture experience of the 70s with a single record – but funky arranger Cecil Holmes does just that, and turns ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Leroy Hutson —
Love Oh Love ... LP Curtom/Buddah, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Killer early soul by Leroy Hutson – and a record that really shows him opening up as a vocalist and songwriter! Leroy's got a sound here that's pivotal in terms of Chicago soul – still some of the down-to-earth vibes of the city's indie scene in the 60s, but with that growing sense of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Phyllis Hyman —
Best Of Phyllis Hyman – The Buddah Years ... CD Buddah/Sequel (UK), Mid 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent set that's filled with some of the best material you can find by this jazzy diva. The set includes 15 tracks from her early Buddah recordings – albums that are still probably our favorite work by her. Titles include "Loving You – Losing You", "One Thing On ... read more CD
Impressions, 5 Stairsteps, Elephants Memory, & Oth —
Buddah's Dial-A-Hit ... LP Buddah, Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A pretty cool compilation – one that features great grooves from Buddah records, packaged in a sweet dial-style cover – with inside information on the label and its staff too! Features work by The Impressions, 5 Stairsteps & Cubie, Elephants Memory, 1910 Fruitgum Company, Barry ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut spinning wheel cover, with a cutout hole.)
Jimmy Jackson —
Rollin' Dice ... LP Buddah, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great lost smooth soul album from the 70s! The best cuts have a great East Coast early 70s sound, and nice arrangements by Gene Page with a broad, sweeping feel to them. Jimmy's voice falters a bit from time to time, which gives some of the numbers a bit of a rawer edge we like, but on the best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has two cutout holes and a hype sticker – but is otherwise as nice as the vinyl!)
Black America/Buddah, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A strong, if un-dated, speech by Dr King – one that breaks down the history of integration and race relations in America – offering extreme insights on all points, of the sort that really gets at the power of his word back in the 60s. (Spoken Word, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, some small stained spots at the bottom, frayed portion at the top seam, small dent at the opening, and some splitting in the bottom seam.)
Buddah, 1978. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Gladys Knight steps out on her own – in her very first solo album, after years of recording with The Pips! The change has maybe a bit more focus on Knight's incredible vocals in the lead, but the approach is also strongly similar to the best work with The Pips at the same period – with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese promo pressing, with obi and insert. Vinyl has worn grooves on "We Don't Make Each Other Laugh Anymore" that plays with noise for a few spins. Cover has wear, aging, and is bent at the top right. Obi has some tears and is held with tape.)
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
2nd Anniversary ... LP Buddah, 1975. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The second anniversary of Gladys Knight & The Pips on Buddah Records – and an album that really shows the new level of depth the group were able to hit at the label! A key factor on the album is work by Eugene McDaniels – who produced the record, and wrote a good number of tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a click on the first track. Cover has light edge & ring wear.)
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
2nd Anniversary/Buddah/Sequel (UK), 1975/1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
The second anniversary of Gladys Knight & The Pips on Buddah Records – an album that really shows the new level of depth the group were able to hit at the label! A key factor on the album is work by Eugene McDaniels – who produced the record, and wrote a good number of tracks too ... read more CD
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Best Of Gladys Knight & The Pips ... LP Buddah, Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
By the time she reached the Buddah label, Gladys Knight had already recorded for many years and other labels, but that didn't stop her and The Pips from having an extremely successful run during their stay there – as is evidenced by the great selection of hits on this set! The album includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Claudine – Original Soundtrack ... LP Buddah, 1974. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderful mid 70s set from Gladys Knight & The Pips – a soundtrack date written and produced by Curtis Mayfield, who really helps bring a lot of depth to their music! Curtis really helps Knight and the group get out of some of their hit cliches of the 70s, and find some hipper space ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout notch and light wear.)
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
I Feel A Song ... LP Buddah, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Rock-solid Buddah work from Gladys Knight & The Pips – still pretty righteous on the vocal tip, but often a bit fuller and more polished than before! Knight shows a great talent for a mature ballad here – no big hits, but that's part of the charm of the set – as there's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Imagination ... LP Buddah, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album for Gladys Knight and group – as the record features their super-huge hit "The Midnight Train To Georgia", a landmark track that not only had a catchy pop hook, but which spoke volumes about African-American migration in the postwar years. The track's one of those ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear, light aging, and bumped corners.)
Buddah, 1973. Used ... $9.99
A pivotal album for Gladys Knight and group – as the record features their super-huge hit "The Midnight Train To Georgia", a landmark track that not only had a catchy pop hook, but which spoke volumes about African-American migration in the postwar years. The track's one of those ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Pipe Dreams – Original Soundtrack ... LP Buddah, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
After hitting big as a singer on the soundtrack for Claudine, Gladys Knight finally got her chance in front of the camera for Pipe Dreams – a record that featured her both as the star on film and on the soundtrack! The styles here are a bit more wider-ranging than the usual 70s soundtrack of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buddah, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. A nice copy.)
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Very Best Of Gladys Knight & The Pips ... CD Buddah, 1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Buddah, 1972. Very Good+ ... $19.99
The sensuous soul gem from Barbara Mason – a sweetly soulful groover all the way – and one of her strongest records! Give Me Your Love gets our love for a bunch of reasons, but especially for the title track – which is reworking of Curtis Mayfield's "Give Me Your Love" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the bonus photo and Buddah inner sleeve. Vinyl plays with a short & light click on the 2nd track on side 2.)
Buddah/Soul Brother (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
A really great step forward for Barbara Mason – a record that's got her working in a more mature mode than before, and a deeper soul style as well! One of the bigger developments of Barbara Mason's career was her participation in the "answer song" cycle that circulated around ... read more CD
Modulations —
It's Rough Out Here ... LP Buddah, 1975. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A righteous group soul classic from the 70s – the one and only album from The Modulations, and a lasting classic that almost beats the multiple album runs of some of their contemporaries! The group's a southern harmony quartet at their core, but they also get some really great backings on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, heavy edge wear, and bent corners.)
Melba Moore —
Melba (Buddah) ... LP Buddah, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Soaring soul from Melba Moore – a singer who really came into her own with this sweet 70s album! Melba always had a great voice, right from the start – but here, she's working with arrangements and production by Van McCoy – updating her sound with a bit of a clubby groove, in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Motherlode —
Tapped Out ... LP Buddah, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Motherlode tapped out of the recording came after this excellent second album – and they're every bit as wonderful here as on their debut – working with a really unique blend of rock and soul – and getting a groove that few other groups of the time could touch! The harmonies are ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, bumped corner, and a small tear and worn spots in back at the opening.)
Motherlode —
When I Die ... LP Buddah, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really wonderful record from Motherlode – a group who are equal parts rock and soul, and who shine here with a groove that's totally wonderful all the way through! Most of the tracks have the group harmonizing like some of the soul groups over at RCA in the early 70s – and there's a ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Antonio Rodriguez —
La Bamba/Buddah, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Rena Scott —
Come On Inside ... LP Buddah/Arista, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The debut album from Rena Scott – and a mighty club burner that's headed up by the production team of James Mtume and Reggie Lucas! The set's got that warm Mtume glow throughout – upbeat and uptempo, yet filled with soul – and done in a mode that brings some sweet jazzy class ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Staple Singers —
Best Of The Staple Singers (Buddah) ... LP Buddah, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Some of the greatest work ever from The Staple Singers – early gospel recordings for Vee Jay Records, mostly recorded in a spare vocal group mode that's greatly different from their later fame at Stax! The style here is quite traditional and earthy – near-acapella vocals often just ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s issue. Cover has a cutout hole, ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, small peeled strip from sticker removal, mostly split top seam, and split bottom seam held with clear tape.)
Andrea True Connection —
More More More (with bonus tracks) ... CD Buddah/Sony (Japan), 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Think what you want about Andrea True – the former adult film star works here with some super-sharp help from the mighty Gregg Diamond – who makes the record sound a lot more tight and groovy than other crossover disco efforts of the time! In fact, there's plenty of elements here that ... read more CD
Buddah, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Buddah sleeve, with ringwear, edge wear, and bent corners.)
Bobby Wilson —
I'll Be Your Rainbow ... CD Buddah/P&C, 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the landmark albums of 70s mellow soul! Bobby Wilson hasn't left behind much of a recorded legacy, but he did come up with this godlike album that should be in any collection of classic soul. The record is a perfect blending of the styles of soul that were running through the east coast ... read more CD
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