Soul — CDs 
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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Philip Bailey —
Chinese Wall (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus track) ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1984. Used ... Out Of Stock
A big breakthrough for Philip Bailey – and a record that was kind of a second-level explosion for the Earth Wind & Fire sound in the 80s! There's a definite crossover feel to the record – a style that takes Bailey's soulful vocals, and mixes them with lots of catchy hooks – ... read more CD
(2011 Blu-spec CD pressing – in great shape with obi!)
Beyonce —
B'Day (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD Sony/Columbia, 2006. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes "Deja Vu" and "Upgrade U" featuring Jay-Z, "Suga Mama", "Green Light", "Ring The Alarm", "Kitty Kat", and "Resentment". CD
Beyonce —
Beyonce (2CD/Columbia/Parkwood, 2013. Used 2CD/2DVD ... Out Of Stock
Platinum Edition includes audio album, visual album, a live DVD, and remixes. CD
(Includes the backing card.)
Beyonce —
Lemonade (CD/Columbia, 2016. Used CD & DVD ... Out Of Stock
It's a long long way from Destiny's Child – as Beyonce comes on here with a righteous power she's never had before – much more message-oriented, and with larger agenda than the catchy pop of her youth! The album got quite a buzz before release, and definitely lives up to that promise ... read more CD
(Includes a DVD with the Lemonade film!)
Leon Bridges —
Good Thing ... CD Columbia, 2018. Used ... Out Of Stock
A soaring set from Leon Bridges – a full length second album that's every bit as classic as his debut, but in a completely different way! Where Coming Home was maybe Leon's answer to the generation of Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke, Good Thing is more of a nod to the era of Maxwell and D'Angelo ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Oscar Brown Jr. —
Sin & Soul (And Then Some) ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Trend-setting vocal work from Oscar Brown Jr – one of the hippest singers of his generation, and a vocalist who really took things to the next level in the 60s! Brown's got a sound that's partially influenced by the vocalese of Eddie Jefferson, Jon Hendricks, and other singers of the 50s ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Oscar Brown Jr. —
Tells It Like It Is/Columbia/Collectables, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 of Oscar Brown's classic Columbia albums – back to back on one CD! Tell It Like It Is is a great early album by Oscar – one that focuses on his own compositions, and a few other hip tunes written by other jazz players, with new vocals added by Oscar! These kind of tracks are the ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Epic/Legacy, Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. Used ... $3.99
Post Funkadelic and Parliament work from George Clinton – an assortment of tracks from a variety of Columbia and Sony-related albums by artists who include Sweat Band, Mutiny, Junie, Bootsy Collins, Mico Wave, Philippe Wynne, and the P-Funk All-Stars! Most of the material here has an early ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Billy Cobham —
BC (with bonus track) ... CD Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock
A funky fusion classic from superdrummer Billy Cobham – a set done in collaboration with producer Wayne Henderson, who helps give the whole thing a soulful focus you might not find on Cobham albums from a few years before! The drums are strong, but never too jamming – and instead, they' ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Bootsy Collins —
What's Bootsy Doin'? ... CD Columbia, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
What's Bootsy Doin'? He's delivering quality late 80s style party funk, that's what! Bootsy in a real 80s funk groove, and this is among is best solo records – lots of post electro and early rap influences in his production, but there's still some old school-ed craft – with Fred, ... read more CD
D Train —
Miracles Of The Heart (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/FTG, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
James D-Train Williams' first album for a major label – and a really great follow-up to the indie success of his initial recordings for Prelude Records! The style here is very similar to the clubby grooves of D-Train's earlier sides – thanks to strong keyboards, production, and ... read more CD
Willie Dixon —
Big Three Trio ... CD Columbia, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Willie Dixon —
I Am The Blues ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A long-overdue recognition of the blues contributions of Willie Dixon – a set that pulls him out of the indie ghetto and pushes him firmly into the mainstream with this key release on Columbia Records! Yet despite that placement, the style is nicely down home – a strong recreation of ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Ned Doheny —
Prone ... CD Columbia/Sony (Japan), 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
Maybe our favorite record ever from 70s mellow rock maestro Ned Doheny – thanks to production from Steve Cropper and arrangements from Jimmie Haskell – both of whom give the record a super-soulful sound! Ned's always had this blue-eyed style that's gotten him equal play on both sides ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
(2017 Japanese pressing, part of the AOR City 1000 collection – includes obi!)
Ronnie Dyson —
Ronnie Dyson – His All Time Golden Classics ... CD Columbia/Collectables, Early 70s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Excellent 70s soul from the great Ronnie Dyson – first famous as a singer in the original cast of Hair, but later a soul star in his own right, with a few massive hits that brought him big fame! The arrangements here are by Thom Bell, who gives Ronnie's vocals a fragile quality that works ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Best Of Earth Wind & Fire Vol 2 ... CD Columbia, Late 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great little album of tracks by one of the 70s greatest soul groups – featuring material from mostly their late 70s years at Columbia, plus a few other ringers thrown into mix it up a bit. Features the slow jam classic "After The Love Is Gone", the disco groover "Boogie ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Gratitude ... CD Columbia, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great stuff! Although a live album, Gratitude is one of Earth Wind & Fire's greatest from the mid 70s – a very tight batch of grooves that proves that Maurice White & Co. could play just as well on stage as they could in the studio – and the noise of the crowd going wild is ... read more CD
Earth Wind & Fire —
Original Album Classics (That's The Way Of The World/Columbia, 1970s. Used 5 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Five classic albums from Earth Wind & Fire – all packaged together in cool LP-styled sleeves – with some great bonus tracks too! First up is That's The Way Of The World – Earth Wind & Fire's ultimate moment of the 70s – and a perfect blending of all their influences ... read more CD
Wounded Bird/Columbia, 1977. Used ... $14.99
Maynard really grooves it up on this one – playing with a group that's even larger than some of his early 70s funk sessions, in a style that's got traces of disco and R&B-styled fusion! The set was arranged, conducted, and produced by Jay Chataway – who's going for a nice smooth ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, 2004 pressing.)
Aretha Franklin —
Great American Songbook ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Early/Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pretty amazing batch of early Aretha Franklin – before she was known as the Queen Of Soul, and had the big, soaring and emotional voice to bring flight to songs from the Great American Songbook – classics by the Gershwins, Johnny Mercer, Irving Berlin and more! You certainly could ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Marvin Gaye —
Dream Of A Lifetime ... CD Columbia, 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great posthumous release from the mighty Marvin Gaye – a set that's half comprised of material that Marvin was working on before his early death, and half pulled from rare personal recordings he'd entrusted to his mother! The cover carries a message that some of the material might be " ... read more CD
Marvin Gaye —
Midnight Love (2CD expanded legacy edition) ... CD Columbia, 1982. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Marvin Gaye's last album ever – and a sensuous batch of grooves that almost return him to the sound of Let's Get It On! The style here is a bit more modern, but the sound is still great – a smoother approach to soul than most of Gaye's contemporaries at the time, recorded in a way that ... read more CD
Kimiko Kasai with Herbie Hancock —
Butterfly ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock
A legendary pairing of talents – as Japanese jazz singer Kimiko Kasai works alongside Herbie Hancock – in a setting that's very much on the soul side of the spectrum! Both Herbie and Kimiko started out with a straighter jazz sound in their early years – but by the end of the 70s, ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Best Of Gladys Knight & The Pips – The Columbia Years ... CD Columbia, 1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Landlord", "Taste Of Bitter Love", "Hero", "Friend Of Mine", "My Time", "You're Number One", "Save The Overtime", and "When You're Far Away". CD
Columbia/Legacy, 1980. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Soul Survivors – The Best Of Gladys Knight & The Pips 1973 to 1988 ... CD Columbia, 1970s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Ramsey Lewis —
Don't It Feel Good/Columbia/BGO (UK), Mid 1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Sweet electric magic from Ramsey Lewis – four 70s albums in a single collection! First up is Don't It Feel Good – massive keyboard work from the great Ramsey Lewis – easily one of his best records ever, thanks to some spaciously funky production by Charles Stepney! Stepney plays ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam —
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force ... CD Columbia, 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
An 80s pop soul classic from Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force – insistent and irresistible to this day – and a solid album full of tunes that stand up strongly with their unstoppable hit singles of the period! Yes, the sound would get a bit too cutesy and played out by the end ... read more CD
Cheryl Lynn —
Cheryl Lynn ... CD Columbia, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
Massive work from the great Cheryl Lynn – and a key bridge between late 70s disco and the newer grooves of the 80s club scene! The album's a mix of midtempo groovers with a few mellower tracks – and it's got a tight, slightly jazzy sound that was very fresh at the time, and which still ... read more CD
Cheryl Lynn —
Got To Be Real – The Best Of Cheryl Lynn ... CD Columbia/Sony, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Plenty real soul here – a killer collection of Columbia grooves by Cheryl Lynn – a set that runs right from the clubby start to the more commercial finish of her time at the label! The package is a great illustration of Cheryl's ability to rise to the occasion in just about any setting ... read more CD
Taj Mahal —
Giant Step/Columbia, 1971. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock Also available Giant Step/
Taj Mahal —
Taj Mahal ... CD Columbia, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first album in a mighty legendary run from Taj Mahal – one of the first generation of blues musicians to really learn to recast their sound for the younger crossover generation! By that, we don't mean that Taj is commercial at all – it's just that he's kind of reclaiming the blues ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Manhattans —
Manhattans/Columbia/Superbird (UK), 1976/1980. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Philly soul classics from The Manhattans – the mid 70s self-titled gem and After Midnight from the dawn of the 80s! The Manhattans album is one of their best of the 70s, and a record that showed that they were firmly out of the indie ghetto, and totally on top of their game! The record ... read more CD
Hugh Masekela —
Grazing In The Grass – The Best Of Hugh Masekela ... CD Columbia, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
14 tracks including "Grazing In The Grass", "Khauleza", "Market Place", "Strawberries", "Thanayi", and "Bring Him Back Home". (Global Grooves, Soul) CD
Johnny Mathis —
Essential Johnny Mathis (limited edition) ... CD Columbia, 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s. Used 3CD ... Out Of Stock
Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams —
That's What Friends Are For ... CD Columbia, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
A superb set of duets between Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams – a set that's a key part of Johnny's rise into soul music during the 70s, and one that also forms a cornerstone of the early career of Deniece Williams too! Williams' soaring vocal range is a great match for the trademark ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Maxwell —
black SUMMERS' Night ... CD Columbia, 2016. Used ... Out Of Stock
It's taken us a bit longer than expected to get this second installment in Maxwell's Black Summers' Night series – but it's been well worth the wait, given the greater depth in the music! All that we love about Maxwell's previous records is alive and well here – but there's also kind ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Maxwell —
Black Summers' Night ... CD Columbia, 2009. Used ... Out Of Stock
A massive return to form for Maxwell – his first album in many years, but definitely well worth the wait! The set's supposedly the start of a trilogy – but hell, we're more than happy to have it all on its own – a wonderful reminder of the deeply soulful sound that first made us ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Donnie McClurkin —
Essential Donnie McClurkin 3.0 (3CD set) ... CD Columbia, 1990s/2000s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Memphis Minnie —
Queen Of The Blues ... CD Columbia, 1930s/1940s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Junior Mendes —
Copacabana Sadia ... CD Columbia/Athens Of The North (UK), 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great modern soul from Brazil – a tight little set that's got a similar vibe to some of the work that Marcos Valle and Leon Ware were doing together in the early 80s! The groove here is nice and jazzy – arranged by Lincoln Olivetti in a style that's funky, but laidback too – a ... (Brazil, Soul) read more CD
Laura Nyro —
New York Tendaberry (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Laura Nyro's second album in her legendary early run for Columbia Records – and an effort that's a bit more dramatic than the first! Laura's handling all arrangements herself this time, and they're conducted by Jimmy Haskell – but the overall sound is almost as spare as if Nyro were ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Also available New York Tendaberry ... LP 9.99
Laura Nyro with Labelle —
Gonna Take A Miracle ... CD Columbia, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
A tremendous album from Laura Nyro – a real return to the soulful style of her roots, thanks to help from Labelle on backing vocals, and the team of Gamble & Huff on production! If Nyro only ever gave the world this record, that would more than be enough – because the whole thing's ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Laura Nyro with Labelle —
Gonna Take A Miracle (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
A tremendous album from Laura Nyro – a real return to the soulful style of her roots, thanks to help from Labelle on backing vocals, and the team of Gamble & Huff on production! If Nyro only ever gave the world this record, that would more than be enough – because the whole thing's ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Olatunji —
Drums Of Passion ... CD Columbia, 1960. Used ... $2.99
A classic session of pounding percussion – quite possibly the most successful entry into this earthy genre that hit the recording scene at the end of the 50s! Babatunde Olatunji is joined here by a great assemblage of players – including Montego Joe and Baba Hawthorne Bey on percussion ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Olatunji —
Drums of Passion (2CD Legacy edition – with More Drums Of Passion) ... CD Columbia, 1960. Used 2CDs ... Out Of Stock
An amazing package – two full albums of work from Olatunji, plus bonus tracks, notes, and vintage photos! The original Drums Of Passion is a classic session of pounding percussion – quite possibly the most successful entry into this earthy genre that hit the recording scene at the end ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Also available Drums Of Passion ... CD 2.99
Sade —
Lovers Rock ... CD Columbia, 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
It's been 8 years since Sade's last album, but rest assured, she's still pretty much the same! Her vocals are as lovely as ever – with that indescribable floating quality that always sends us, no matter how many times we've heard her songs on the radio. The production is slightly different ... read more CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Sade —
Promise ... CD Columbia/Portrait, 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sade's second album, and while it's not totally sublime as the first, it's still a damn great set with a smooth jazzy vibe that will have you coming back again and again! Includes the lovely "The Sweetest Taboo", plus "Is It A Crime", "War Of The Hearts", "Mr ... read more CD
Boz Scaggs —
Middle Man ... CD Columbia/Sony (Japan), 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
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(2016 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Boz Scaggs —
Silk Degrees ... CD Columbia, 1976. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Blue-eyed soul from Boz Scaggs, with a decidedly Philly influenced sound to the production, which we'd hazard a guess comes more from the Hall & Oates side of town than the Sigma Sound axis. Still, this is a solid album with the irresistible hit "Lowdown", still a favorite around ... read more CD
Also available Silk Degrees (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99(BMG Direct pressing.)
Columbia (Japan), 1976. Used ... $18.99
Blue-eyed soul from Boz Scaggs, with a decidedly Philly influenced sound to the production, which we'd hazard a guess comes more from the Hall & Oates side of town than the Sigma Sound axis. Still, this is a solid album with the irresistible hit "Lowdown", still a favorite around ... read more CD
(Out of print, sleeve has some light wear.)
Phoebe Snow —
It Looks Like Snow ... CD Columbia, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
There's nobody at all like Phoebe Snow – and on a 70s album like this, she more than earns her place in pop music history! The set's a great criss-crossing of so many styles – the jazzy inflections of Snow's vocals, the warm production of mid-70s Columbia Records, and the nice ... read more CD
Donna Summer & Others —
Thank God It's Friday – Original Soundtrack ... CD Columbia/Casablanca, 1978. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A huge disco cash-in moment of the 70s – but a great one too, and a strong illustration of the power that Casablanca Records had in both the clubs and charts at the time! The movie and record were both a bit over-pressed upon release, but they nonetheless stand as a great snapshot of the way ... read more CD
(Out of print, CRC pressing.)
Johnnie Taylor —
Eargasm (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
A landmark album from Johnnie Taylor – a set that not only gave his career a giant boost, but which also helped shift southern soul into hip new territory in the late 70s! The music's a great change from Taylor's previous work at Stax – and the set features warm production from Don ... read more CD
Also available Eargasm ... LP 6.99
Luther Vandross —
Any Love ... CD Columbia, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Lean, clean work from Luther Vandross – an album of gentle grooves and warmly romantic tones – offered up as part of Luther's hit run in the 80s! The sound is quite electric at times, but Vandross' vocals provide enough human warmth to offset the beats and keyboards – and given ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Luther Vandross —
Busy Body ... CD Columbia, 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic 80s work from Luther Vandross – the kind of record that catapulted him from the soul music shadows into the major mainstream of the time! The style here is a fair bit more electric than some of Luther's music of the 70s, but the sound is still silky, soulful, and sensuous – ... read more CD
Columbia/Epic, 1986. Used ... $3.99
Luther Vandross at the top of his game – sitting right at the height of that crossover space in soul he virtually owned back in the mid 80s! The work here is certainly more commercial than Vandross albums of the past, but the soul is no less deep – thanks to Luther's amazing vocal ... read more CD
Luther Vandross —
Power Of Love ... CD Columbia, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
The power of love, and the power of Luther – working here with all of his hitmaking talents in place! The album's possibly a bit more commercial and crossover than some of the earlier work from Vandross – but there's no denying Luther's amazing vocal talents, which shine and shimmer ... read more CD
Columbia, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Bouncy soul from Grover Washington – a set that returns to his earlier roots in a space between soulful fusion and R&B! The slinky Washington soprano sax gets plenty of space in this set – blown with those seductive notes that always made Grover one of the most distinctive players ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Deniece Williams —
Gonna Take A Miracle – The Best Of Deniece Williams ... CD Columbia, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An amazing evolution in sound – a set that brings together the shifting styles of Deniece Williams during her Columbia years – a stretch when she started out as a righteous-voiced singer with an almost Minnie Riperton-like sound, then moved into much more chart-topping territory for the ... read more CD
Nancy Wilson —
Forbidden Lover ... CD Columbia, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
A sweet set of soulful numbers from Nancy Wilson – tracks that offer up a perfect fusion of her jazzy roots and soul-based styles of later years – wrapped up in lush arrangements from Japanese jazzman Masahiko Satoh! The record follows a similar approach to Wilson's Keep You Satisfied ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Nancy Wilson —
Nancy Now ... CD Columbia, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bill Withers —
Bill Withers Live At Carnegie Hall ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant double live album by Bill Withers – different than his studio work, and every bit as essential! The album's similar to Curtis Mayfield's double live album around the same time – in that it's got Bill in front of a very enthusiastic crowd, playing in a stripped down way that ... read more CD
Bill Withers —
Bill Withers Live At Carnegie Hall ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant double live album by Bill Withers – different than his studio work, and every bit as essential! The album's similar to Curtis Mayfield's double live album around the same time – in that it's got Bill in front of a very enthusiastic crowd, playing in a stripped down way that ... read more CD
Bill Withers —
Bill Withers' Greatest Hits ... CD Columbia, Mid 70s/1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
Completely wonderful music from the great Bill Withers – a set that's overflowing with 70s soul classics, all delivered in that wonderful vocal style that made Bill one of the most unique singers of his time – mixed with the acoustic touches of his early years, and the well-produced ... read more CD
Bill Withers —
Lean On Me – Best Of Bill Withers ... CD Columbia, 1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The mellow soul of Bill Withers is always a treat – and although this best of collection is released on Columbia, it also features tracks from Bill's stellar early days at Sussex, when he was turning out some of the most quietly revolutionary soul of the decade! Bill's voice is one of the ... read more CD
Sussex/Columbia, 1960s/1970s/1980s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Still sealed, mark through barcode.)
Bill Withers —
Still Bill ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bill Withers' second album – even more wonderful than the first! The record's a perfect summation of all that made Bill so great – warm raspy vocals, sweet soulful production, mature songwriting, and just the right use of acoustic guitar to accent all the best elements in the music! ... read more CD
Various —
Let's Dance! – The DJ's Collection Of Dance Club Classics ... CD Columbia, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
12 tracks in all: "Walking On Sunshine" by Eddy Grant, "This Time Baby" by Jackie Moore, "I've Got The Next Dance" by Deniece Williams, "Touch Me In The Morning" by Marlena Shaw, "Born To Be Alive" by Patrick Hernandez, "Changin'" by ... read more CD
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