Soul — Vinyl
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!
CDs (121) new/used, Vinyl (183) new/used, LPs (160) new/used, 12-inch (23 used), Cassettes (2), All (306)
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Amerie —
Talkin' About (album, acapella, radio, inst) ... 12-inch 
Columbia, 2005. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In the red sleeve, with some staining & patchy peel spotting at the bottom.)
Roy Ayers —
You Might Be Surprised ... LP Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Roy Ayers in a tight mid 80s funk mode – commanding a modern vibe really well, especially with his vibes so prominent in the sound! Although the sound's a step or two more modern than the Polydor years, Roy still sounds great – and he grooves nicely on this batch of tracks that mix ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philip Bailey —
Inside Out ... LP Columbia, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Philip Bailey hits a great groove here – working with Nile Rodgers, who gives him a lean, clean sound that works perfectly with his vocals! The sound is a nice change from the direction Bailey was heading in previously – a return to the focused soul of the later Earth Wind & Fire ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philip Bailey —
State Of The Heart (voc, dub) ... 12-inch Columbia, 1986. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Keith Barrow —
Physical Attraction ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great secular set from Keith Barrow – a singer who started in gospel, but who's always been best-remembered for this modern soul gem from the 70s! Keith's got a great range to his vocals – one you can hear right from the start, as he dips and soars effortlessly with a quality that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, with printed inner sleeve!)
Big Maybelle —
Big Maybelle – The Okeh Sessions ... LP Okeh/Columbia, Mid 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A bit blues, a bit jazz – and a singer with a style unto her own – the amazing Big Maybelle, one of the greatest artists to record for Okeh Records in the 50s! This well-done collection pulls together every single Maybelle recorded for the R&B powerhouse back in the day – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blood Sweat & Tears —
Blood Sweat & Tears ... LP Columbia, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Blood Sweat & Tears – and a record that went onto have a tremendous impact in jazz, rock, funk, and soul! The group's format is plenty darn famous – adding a lot of horns to hip riffing grooves – but despite countless plays on oldies stations over the ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Magic —
From Out Of The Blue ... LP OBR/Columbia, 1989. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Quite a different sound than usual for Blue Magic – but quite nice too! This album's an obscure effort from the end of the 80s – recorded years after the group's initial hits in the 70s, but still with some tremendous harmonies that are very much at the top of their game! The set was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a hype sticker and a promo stamp.)
Columbia, 1962. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Great early work from Oscar Brown Jr – a hip mix of jazz and soul, working in Brown's unique sense of showmanship, and his almost beat-like flair with a lyric! Ralph Burns and Quincy Jones handled the arrangements – and the album's filled with great original tracks by Brown, including ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has partially split seams, light wear, aging, and sticker spots.)
Mariah Carey —
Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) (morales club mix, morales inst, album, morales revival triumphant mix)/Columbia, 2000. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Featuring Snoop Dogg! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Mariah Carey/Columbia, 1995. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cut corner, bent corners, and an index label at the top right.)
Jean Carn —
Sweet & Wonderful ... LP TSOP/Columbia, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful album that is one of Jean's hardest to find, with a stunning modern soul groove that nicely pushes past her 70s work, and opens rich new territory. The sound is great, and a bit more sophisticated than on earlier albums – thanks to some strong arrangements from McKinley Jackson. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Heavy soul with a good dose of rock – the trademark sound of The Chambers Brothers, heard here during the height of their Columbia Records years! Although previously more of a folksy sort of combo, the group really took off during their time with Columbia – hitting whole new strides in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Chambers Brothers —
Love Peace & Happiness ... LP Columbia, Late 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
A 2LP set of work by The Chambers Brothers – one studio disc, and one live one, recorded at the height of their fame before a very lively audience! Disc one features Love Peace & Happiness – a set that features a number of original tracks, played with a harder soul feel than some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with white text. Cover has a split on the top seam, light surface wear, and aging.)
Chambers Brothers —
New Time – A New Day ... LP Columbia, 1968. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
This one has the Chambers working in a number of styles, sweating hard in a gritty version of Otis Redding's "I Can't Turn You Loose" and to some funky percussion and call-and-response vocals on "Do Your Thing", and grooving softly on "Guess Who" and others. Other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chambers Brothers —
Time Has Come ... LP Columbia, 1967. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the biggest albums ever from The Chambers Brothers – a set that helped them cross over big into the mainstream – shaking off their previous folksy roots with a rumbling approach to psychedelic soul! The record's got a much heavier groove than any of the group's previous work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing.)
Chambers Brothers —
Time Has Come/Columbia, 1967. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the biggest albums ever from The Chambers Brothers – a set that helped them cross over big into the mainstream – shaking off their previous folksy roots with a rumbling approach to psychedelic soul! The record's got a much heavier groove than any of the group's previous work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Champaign —
Woman In Flames ... LP Columbia, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Sweet, tight, and right on the money – a stellar bit of soul from Champaign – one of those great 80s groups who never seemed to get their due, but managed to make some really wonderful music right from the start! The album's got a slightly heavier production tip than before – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jonny Chingas —
Phone Home (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Columbia, 1982. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
We've never been sure if Johnny Chingas ever cut a record for Columbia, because we've only known this one on 12" single version, but the cut's strong enough that we'd love to find one if it's out there. A very nice mellow soul groove, with some touches of 80's production, and a sweet soul ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Prelude sleeve with some wear.)
Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A wickedly funky album from Stanley Clarke – perhaps his most fully-formed album of the Columbia years, and a set that really brings together his jazz and soul styles! There's a definite R&B vibe going on, but it's also one that's still quite heavy on bass work from Stanley – a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has ring & edge wear, promo stamp.)
Stanley Clarke —
Let Me Know You ... LP Columbia, 1982. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Stanley Clarke's a lot more soul-based than fusion here – but that's A-OK with us, because we like this sort of work a lot better than his jamming jazz rock of the 70s! The record's got a great mellow soul vibe – laidback and gently stepping – sometimes in a way that's a bit ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear.)
Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A second set from the Clarke Duke Project – and arguably even more soulful than the first! The tunes here are still rooted in jazz, but strongly move into crossover soul territory too – with vocals from both Stanley Clarke and George Duke – and grooves that really make the best ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear and a promo stamp.)
Clifford Coulter —
Better Part Of Me ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A damn great little record from Clifford Coulter – a set that's much tighter and more soul-based than his earlier funk albums for Impulse Records – but which comes together beautifully, too – thanks to help from Bill Withers in the studio! Bill produced, and the record has this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Terence Trent D'Arby —
Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby ... LP Columbia, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Tyrone Davis —
Can't You Tell It's Me ... LP Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic mellow soul from Tyrone Davis – a great reminder that his vocals were still some of the burningest in 70s soul – sounding especially great in a record like this! Side one of the album's especially great – an all-mellow side that almost acts like some mini-suite of love ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Tyrone Davis —
Everything In Place ... LP Columbia, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Tyrone Davis' under-recognized years at Columbia Records – a wonderful set of mature modern soul numbers that really let the singer find a whole new groove! The whole thing's nicely free of any sort of commercial overtones – and instead, the album has Davis really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Tyrone Davis —
I Can't Go On This Way ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A late 70s gem from Tyrone's years on Columbia Records – one that shows both sides of his talents for the label! The set starts out with an extended clubby groover called "Get On Up (Disco)" – a bumping sort of number that's clearly trying to push him into Johnnie Taylor ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tyrone Davis —
Let's Be Closer Together ... LP Columbia, 1977. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The cover has Tyrone Davis in a very diverse crowd, but the record is pure Davis all the way through – that great blend of bluesy roots and classier soul that made most of his 70s records so wonderful! The approach here is even more careful and well put-together than some of Tyrone's last ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tyrone Davis —
Love & Touch ... LP Columbia, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked smooth soul gem from Tyrone Davis – cut during his early years at Columbia, and recorded with a sweet Chicago finish! Arrangements are by James Mack, who also handled the small backing group on the record – and Tyrone's singing with that raspy style we always love, fused ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Dixon —
I Am The Blues ... LP Columbia, 1970. Near Mint- ... Temporarily 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue from 2012.)
Ronnie Dyson —
More You Do It ... LP Columbia, 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Ronnie Dyson works here with the 70s hit soul team of Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy – the pair who brought great sound to Natalie Cole, and who work some similar magic with Ronnie! The album was recorded in Chicago – partially at Curtom – and has arrangements from Gene Barge, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Earth Wind & Fire —
All 'N All ... LP Columbia, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Genius, pure genius! It was hard for Earth, Wind & Fire to go wrong at this point – and the album's a stellar blend of jazz, funk, and soul, all done in that perfect style they'd hit by the mid 70s. And even though this one was a monster album, of the type that you see in everyone's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, Mid 70s. Very Good Gatefold ... $13.99
Fantastic stuff through and through – and almost a "best of" best of collection from the 70s! The album's a key illustration of the genius of Earth Wind & Fire on Columbia Records – because by the time the set was released in 1978, most of the tracks were already well-know ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some light ring & edge wear.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Best Of Earth Wind & Fire Vol 1 (picture disc) ... LP Columbia, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic stuff through and through – and almost a "best of" best of collection from the 70s! The album's a key illustration of the genius of Earth Wind & Fire on Columbia Records – because by the time the set was released in 1978, most of the tracks were already well-know ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Earth Wind & Fire —
Best Of Earth Wind & Fire Vol 2 ... LP Columbia, Late 70s. Near Mint- ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Earth Wind & Fire —
Electric Universe ... LP Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
The title's no joke, as Earth Wind & Fire are definitely part of the electric universe of early 80s Columbia Records – the galaxy that also includes Herbie Hancock during his electro years! As a result, there's a lot more keyboards and electric rhythms in the set than before – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Faces ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The genius of Earth Wind & Fire knows no bounds – and even on this double-length set, the group keep up their groove tremendously! The 2LP scope of Faces might make it seem like an ambitious enterprise, but it's really just an overstuffed package that tries to contain all the genius the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Faces ... CD 6.99(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Gratitude ... LP Columbia, 1975. Good 2LP Gatefold ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has ring wear & aging.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
I Am ... LP Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A megahit album from Earth Wind & Fire – a record that spawned 2 of their biggest numbers ever – the mellow classic "After The Love Has Gone", and the club classic "Boogie Wonderland"! The rest of the album is equally great to follow in the strength of those two ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Open Our Eyes ... LP Columbia, 1974. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Spiritual, soulful, and oh, so beautiful! This record captures Earth Wind & Fire at a perfect transition moment – when they've still got some of their avant jazz roots, but are leaning towards the smooth soulful funk sound that put them on the charts a few years later. The whole thing's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Open Our Eyes (expanded edition) ... CD 6.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is great with a hype sticker.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Powerlight ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The Powerlight is burning bright – Maurice White, Philip Bailey, and the rest of the group still very much in classic formation! Even on a post-70s set like this, Earth Wind & Fire still manage to come up with tracks that beat the rest of the ensemble funk groups that grew up in their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Spirit ... LP Columbia, 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A big hit for the group – and a great album of smooth funky soul! Spirit is a perfect example of the way that Earth Wind & Fire could tighten things up, yet still keep them real – holding onto the deeply spiritual side that first made them great – but also focusing their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, a small mark in pen in front, and is lightly bent in back.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
That's The Way Of The World ... LP Columbia, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Amazing! Earth Wind & Fire's ultimate moment of the 70s – and a perfect blending of all their influences that stands as a lasting tribute to their super-huge effect on soul music! The record features all aspects of the band coming into perfect cohesion – bassy funk, mellow soul, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available That's The Way Of The World (expanded edition) ... CD 6.99
Columbia, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Earth Wind & Fire touch the world with this sweet batch of grooves – a set of tracks that has them firmly embracing the electric sound of 80s soul, yet still bringing in some light spiritual touches of their own! The beats are pretty heavy at points – making for plenty of groovers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Emotions —
Rejoice ... LP Columbia, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A huge hit for both The Emotions and Maurice White – whose Kalimba Productions handled this album in the same hit mode they'd been using for Earth Wind & Fire! There's a polished, soaring bounce her that definitely shows the Earth Wind & Fire touch – and which takes the girls ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Emotions —
Sunbeam ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little album from The Emotions – largely because it sounds a lot like prime mid 70s Earth Wind & Fire, with female vocals added over the top – ultimately, pulling away with a soulful charm all its own! Maurice White produced the whole set, and it's got a soaring spacey ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp, ring and edge wear, small peeled spots from price sticker removal, index label and tracklist sticker with a bit of pen, and call letters in marker.)
Fania All-Stars —
Cross-Over ... LP Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A landmark album – one that has the Fania All-Stars playing in a Latin club style that greatly influenced dance music for years to come! The title "Cross-Over" might make you think of this one as a sell-out attempt, but it's not – it's a brilliant effort by the New York Latin ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, some ring and edge wear, and call letters and date in marker on both sides.)
Fania All-Stars —
Delicate & Jumpy ... LP Fania/Columbia, 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A stunner of a record from the Fania All Stars – a tremendous attempt to move into a 70s soul vein, complete with Satin Soul arrangements from Gene and Billy Page! The record bubbles over with the funky orchestrations you'd expect from the best Barry White work at the time – strings ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label test pressing, in full artwork cover.)
Fania All-Stars —
Rhythm Machine ... LP Columbia/Fania, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the proudest moments of the New York Latin underground – a time when some of its best players wound up playing for Columbia, through a brief affiliation between Fania and the larger label! And although you might think that the album would totally sell out the group's best points, it's ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Very nice original pressing, with inner sleeve.)
Fania All-Stars —
Spanish Fever ... LP Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fresh new groove from The Fania All Stars – one that definitely has them picking up some of the Spanish elements mentioned in the title – the fusing them into the tight mix of Latin, club, and jazz they were doing at Columbia Records in the late 70s! These new elements are often ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner and a small name in marker in back. Label on Side 2 has a tiny name in marker.)
Ronnie Foster —
Midnight Plane/Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
2 great numbers from Ronnie's Love Satellite LP. "Midnight Plane"s a great slow-building tune from Ronnie – one that's a bit more soul-oriented than some of his jazzier tunes from the Columbia years, but in a great way! The tune begins with a lyric over most of the rhythm – ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a disco sleeve.)
Aretha Franklin —
Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Despite the title, this isn't really Aretha's greatest hits – as it includes no numbers from the Atlantic years – but it is a pretty good selection of Aretha's earlier work for Columbia, and features some real gems that should have been bigger hits than they were. Titles include "R ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Columbia Limited Edition pressing. Cover has light wear and the back paste-on has some creases from application.)
Aretha Franklin —
Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits Volume II ... LP Columbia, Mid/Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has surface wear and light staining.)
Columbia, 1962. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Pretty great stuff by Aretha – despite what the pro-Atlantic Records books say! The record is one of the first she cut with John Hammond at Columbia, and although it's not in the classic soul mode of the Atlantic sessions, it's a darn nice batch of bluesy jazz tracks that would still stand ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo pressing – a nice copy!)
Aretha Franklin —
Great Aretha Franklin – First 12 Sides (aka Aretha) ... LP Columbia, 1960s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great early album from the young Aretha Franklin – a set that shows a very different trajectory in her sound, but a great one too! There's less of the deep soul of Franklin's Atlantic recordings, but that's more than compensated for a great jazzy vibe – served up courtesy of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Aretha Franklin —
Legendary Queen Of Soul ... LP Columbia, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Aretha Franklin —
Soft & Beautiful (photo cover) ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The title's certainly right on this one, because the album is soft and beautiful – recorded by Aretha Franklin in a moody late nite mode that's similar to early 60s work by Sarah Vaughn or Dinah Washington on Roulette! Backings are by Belford Hendricks – relatively full, with strings ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing. Cover has light surface wear and a large corner cut.)
Columbia, 1966. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Aretha Franklin's definitely growing into her role as a soul sister here – a later date for Columbia Records that hints a bit at the sounds to come on Atlantic! Backings are by Robert Mersey and Belford Hendricks – both of whom use some relatively full orchestrations and occasional ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Columbia Special Products pressing. Cover has surface wear and aging.)
Aretha Franklin —
Take It Like You Give It ... LP Columbia, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Aretha Franklin belts it out nicely on this one – stepping out with even more of a hard soul style than before, in a record that's a great close to her early years on Columbia Records! Arrangements are by Belford Hendricks and Clyde Otis – the latter of whom is clearly responsible for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1965. Very Good+ ... $19.99 24.99
A hip little live date from Aretha Franklin – one that's got a very jazzy feel, and some great small combo backings! The album's almost a distillation of the jazzy styles on Aretha's first albums for Columbia – taken into even leaner territory here, in ways that really set Franklin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole, ringwear, edge wear, some splitting in the bottom seam, and some small blemishes in back.)
Columbia, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A bit late in Rodney's classic years for Columbia, but still pretty darn nice – although certainly much more of a soul album than before! A fair number of the tracks here have standout lyrics – sung by Brenda Russell, Philip Ingram, Frank Musker, and even Franklin himself – but ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rodney Franklin —
You'll Never Know ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Fully-formed genius from the amazing Rodney Franklin – one of the best keyboard stars to emerge from the late 70s scene! Franklin's got a great talent for balancing influences from jazz and soul in ways that are similar to contemporaries George Duke and Bobby Lyle – and like both of ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Free Movement —
I've Found Someone Of My Own ... LP Columbia, 1972. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Righteous soul from The Free Movement – a mixed male/female harmony group with a feel that's similar to The Fifth Dimension or The Friends Of Distinction, but a bit hipper! The group have a sunny feel that's quite nice – soaring harmonies reaching to the top of the groove on the best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, with a tiny cut corner.)
Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Titles include "Do Ya Wanna Go Dancin", "Rock Around The Clock", "Let's Make Love Tonight", "Round & Round & Round", "Spirits", "The Little Rock Dancer From Dallas", "Dance With Me", and "Midnight Fever." LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, center split in the spine, and lightly bent corners.)
Gary's Gang —
Keep On Dancin/SAM/Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Marvin Gaye —
Midnight Love ... LP Columbia, 1982. Near Mint- ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Marvin Gaye —
Sexual Healing (long, inst) ... 12-inch Columbia (Holland), 1980. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
The last bit of sweetness we ever received from Marvin Gaye – a sublime single that crossed over big, but which still retained all the loving soul of the later Motown years! The tune's got a nice little 80s groove undercurrent that somehow stands up even more strongly now than it did when ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Herbie Hancock —
Feets Don't Fail Me Now ... LP Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sweet keyboard grooves from Herbie Hancock – and a set that has him taking up some of the territory of younger players he'd inspired – like Bobby Lyle, Webster Lewis, or Rodney Franklin! There's a fair bit of soul in the mix here, including some great work on vocoder – blended in ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Herbie Hancock —
Lite Me Up ... LP Columbia, 1982. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A classic album of all-out soul from Herbie Hancock – done in close collaboration with Rod Temperton of Heatwave – in a jazzy-styled version of that group's own great groove! Temperton handled arrangements and a lot of songwriting, and most cuts have lead vocals from Wayne Anthony ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has wear, a promo stamp, and pen indentations.)
Herbie Hancock —
Monster ... LP Columbia, 1980. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A definite monster from Herbie Hancock – one of those great records from Hancock's second chapter at Columbia Records – a time when he was really evolving as an artist, and able to take on the world of soul as well as he did with jazz and fusion! The groove is a great fusion of the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light aging and bumped corners.)
Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
Funky breaking madness! Nice 12" single of Herbie's big hit cut with Bill Laswell – which sounds surprisingly better today than it did back in 1983. Lots of nice early electro keyboards – and some nice scratching from Grandmaster D St! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, bumped corners, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Herbie Hancock —
Saturday Night (Special Disco Remix)/Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo, with "Makling" misprint.)
Heath Brothers —
In Motion ... LP Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great work by The Heath Brothers – a lot slicker and smoother than their earlier album for Strata East, but still filled with a soulful jazzy approach that befits their rich talents! By the point of this set, Jimmy Heath, once a rougher talent on the tenor, had emerged as one of the smooth ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
ZZ Hill —
Let's Make A Deal ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from the great ZZ Hill – a set that has the singer making a brief appearance on Columbia Records, and working with the mighty Bert DeCoteaux in the process! Bert brings this full, rich style to bear alongside ZZ's vocals – an approach that's still quite respectful to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Isley Brothers —
Go For Your Guns ... LP T Neck/Columbia, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
A stone 70s classic from the Isley Brothers – a set recorded right at the height of their glory days – at a time when their sound was completely on the money! The cover has the group on stage – a photo taken during their run of arena concerts at the time – but the album's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Go For Your Guns ... CD 6.99(Orange label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear and is bent just a bit at the spine.)
Isley Brothers —
Live It Up ... LP T Neck/Columbia, 1974. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Mid 70s genius from the Isley Brothers – a record that has them firmly hitting their superstar mode with a fantastic blend of mellow soul and guitar-heavy funk! The record's got a sense of class, care, and poise that's head and shoulders above most of the group's contemporaries – an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Rebbie Jackson —
Centipede ... LP Columbia, 1984. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great set from Rebbie Jackson – a batch of 80s groovers that's way different than work from siblings Michael or Janet – and done with a percolating sort of vibe that's quite different from some of the core projects of the rest of the Jacksons universe! Wayne Henderson handled most of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Walter Jackson —
Tell Me Where It Hurts ... LP Columbia, 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Sweet smooth soul from Walter Jackson – recording here in his later years, with a style that's a lot more modern than his classic 60s recordings for Okeh, but still surprisingly nice, and a great evolution of his "Iceman" soul sound! The set features Eugene Record's great title cut ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the spine.)
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Visions ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet 80s groove from Gladys Knight & The Pips – just the kind of record that shows why the group kept going strong for so many years! The classic approach is still very firmly intact – Gladys' wonderful lead, soaring out over the Pips' warm harmonies – a vocal power that so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Kokomo —
Rise & Shine! ... LP Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Second LP from this slick British funk outfit, with a soulful jazzy edge like many of the bigger acts of their day. The record has a surprisingly tight, compressed groove, considering the band is a bunch of long haried Brits in dirty t-shirts (at least from what we can tell), but it's the mellower ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam —
Let The Beat Hit 'Em (super pumped up c&c vocal club mix, paradise garage club mix, pumped up c&c inst mix) ... 12-inch Columbia, 1991. Very Good (pic cover)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has mild corner bumps.)
Columbia, 1974. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Mother Lode has a somewhat more fuller sound overall – one that's got bits of the western touches you might expect from the prospecting reference in the title – tunes that almost have a Deadwood way of echoing the past, but which come across with a much more 70s LA vibe overall. The ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s Japanese pressing – 25AP 1290 – with wide obi and insert.)
Columbia, 1988. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
Cheryl Lynn —
Cheryl Lynn ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Cheryl Lynn —
Free/Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
2 tracks from Cheryl's Preppie album – a sweet little early 80s groover, with plenty of electro touches! "Free" is awash in heavy bass pedals and keyboard bits – but also features Cheryl's deeply soulful vocals strutting out over the top, creating a nice juxtaposition that's ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... $19.99
"Got To Be Real" is one of the most amazing tracks of all time. Not only did it bridge the disco and soul worlds at the time, but through hip hop sampling, it also became an essential old school classic. Still sounds great today, and it's a cut that we can never get enough of. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Canadian pressing in a pink Columbia sleeve.)
Cheryl Lynn —
In The Night ... LP Columbia, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Cheryl Lynn's early killers for Columbia – an album of tight, bouncy, joyous soul all the way through – free from any of the too-commercial touches that sometimes slowed Cheryl's later work! Ray Parker Jr produced the set – and he as well is free from the slicker sounds of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cheryl Lynn —
Preppie ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Hard to believe that a preppie look could ever be associated with a soul singer, but by the time of this 1983, the preppie craze had spread so much that it actually provided Cheryl Lynn a nice way to update her style! There's nothing preppie about the music, though – and the record's a great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1969. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
(Blues, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Giant Step/(70s pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, bumped corners, small split in the top seam, and is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
Taj Mahal —
Happy Just To Be Like I Am ... LP Columbia, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of Taj Mahal's first LPs of the 70s, and also one of his very best of the decade – if not THE best! Happy To Be Just Like I Am is one of the earlier records Taj cut in which he's really going all in with the diverse influences, including the Caribbean flourishes that so flavored his ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Taj Mahal —
Mo' Roots ... LP Columbia, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A well-titled album – given that Taj Mahal's music is always pretty darn rootsy – and this time around, he's also adding in a bit of Jamaican roots too, thanks to production help from Bob Marley and Aston Barrett of The Wailers! The pair help Taj out on a few numbers, mixing in some ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Taj Mahal —
Real Thing ... LP Columbia, Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Taj Mahal —
Recycling The Blues & Other Stuff ... LP Columbia, 1972. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Hardly any "recycling" going on here – as Taj Mahal takes bluesy roots and turns them in a whole new direction for the 70s, evolving the music way past the level most other bluesmen were working in at the time! At some level, Mahal's style is far more rootsy than most early 70s ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, with some staining & waviness on the bottom left corner.)
Taj Mahal —
Taj Mahal ... LP Columbia, 1968. Very Good+ ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Stellar Manhattans from the start of the 80s – and proof that the group could still hold strong, even at a point when soul music was really changing up around them! The sound is somewhat smoother than before, but never in a throwaway style – and as you might guess from the title, the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a light mark from sticker removal at the top right corner and tiny peeled spots at the bottom right.)
Manhattans —
Black Tie ... LP Columbia, 1981. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A black tie affair, but a set that's still got all the great vocal touches of The Manhattans firmly in place – thanks to careful Chicago production from Leo Graham and arranger James Mack! The set's smooth, but never in a sloppily commercial way – and instead, the pair find a way to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A real classic from The Manhattans – and just the kind of record to show why the group stayed so great after all the years! The ballads are wonderful – arguably even better than the group's indie label days – with a depth of feeling, fullness of harmonies, and magical balance ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, with printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, minor stains, and a light peeled spot at the top right corner.)
Columbia, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A Philly soul classic from The Manhattans – one of their best 70s albums, and a record that showed that they were firmly out of the indie ghetto, and totally on top of their game! The record features arrangements and production by Bobby Martin and Bert DeCoteaux – bubbling along in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear.)
Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A stone classic from The Manhattans – still going strong long into the 70s with a classic harmony approach! The title tune sets the whole album up perfectly – and is the kind of a sad, slow ballad that the group was always perfect at – a number that grabs you with a compelling ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent at the top right corner.)
