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Roy Ayers —
In The Dark ... LP 
Columbia, 1984. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Roy Ayers in a seductive mid 80s mode – his first for Columbia – and a record with some incredibly nice moments that blow away most of his contemporaries! The synth soul and drum machine era might seem like an odd fit for Roy's jazzy vibes, but it actually works really well here! You ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Roy Ayers —
You Might Be Surprised ... LP Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ ... Temporarily 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
(Cover has a sticker over the UPC code and a small peel on the back bottom.)
Columbia, 1984. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99
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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... $4.99
While the jam off the album Physical Attraction is the stepper's groove "You Know You Want To Be Loved", CBS chose to push the dance angle with the uptempo title track instead, with super smooth ballad on the flip. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a Columbia sleeve. Sleeve and labels have some marker.)
Columbia/Parkwood, 2013. Very Good 2LP ... $79.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited Dutch pressing – 655 of 1000, with Certificate Of Authenticity. NOTE – Side A is pressed off center. Cover has some ringwear, heavy edge wear, some larger marks from sticker removal in front, and is bent a bit around the edges.)
Columbia, 2016. Used CD & DVD ... $9.99
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
(Deluxe CD includes a DVD with the Lemonade film!)
Big Maybelle —
Big Maybelle – The Okeh Sessions ... LP Okeh/Columbia, Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
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
(80s issue. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Columbia, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
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
(70s pressing. Cover has light wear, aging, and a trace of a price sticker.)
OBR/Columbia, 1989. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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 bent corner and a few light stains.)
Columbia, 2021. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
Take it from us, Leon Bridges is no gold-digger – as with music like this, he'll be bringing plenty of the gold himself – as the record is the sort that should really put Bridges over the top! Leon's already been giving us some great sounds in recent years – but this set has ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Also available Gold-Diggers Sound ... LP 26.99
Columbia, 2021. New Copy ... $26.99 27.99
Take it from us, Leon Bridges is no gold-digger – as with music like this, he'll be bringing plenty of the gold himself – as the record is the sort that should really put Bridges over the top! Leon's already been giving us some great sounds in recent years – but this set has ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Gold-Diggers Sound ... CD 12.99
Columbia, 2018. New Copy ... $22.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Hadda Brooks —
Jump Back Honey – The Complete Okeh Sessions ... CD Columbia/Okeh, Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Columbia, 1960. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 2-eye pressing. Cover has some surface and edge wear, half-split bottom seam and moderate aging on the back.)
Oscar Brown Jr. —
Sin & Soul (And Then Some) ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1960. Used ... Temporarily 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
Also available Sin & Soul ... LP 9.99(Out of print.)
BT Express —
Can't Stop Groovin' Now, Wanna Do It Some More (mono, stereo) ... 12-inch Roadshow/Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo without Columbia logos. Labels have some marker.)
BT Express —
Does It Feel Good (double a-side promo) ... 12-inch Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... $44.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
BT Express —
Energy To Burn ... LP Columbia/Roadshow, 1976. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A killer set that's extremely well-titled – as BT Express were one of the hottest ensemble funk acts of their time! The groove here is definitely aimed at a more disco-oriented dancefloor than before – but the overall sound is plenty funky enough for our ears – thanks to some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, light wear and aging, partially unglued seams, and some remnants and a peeled spot from sticker removal in front.)
Island, 2005. Very Good+ 2LP ... $39.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – This copy no longer has a cover, and comes in a Bad Boy sleeve.)
Mariah Carey —
Emotions ... LP Columbia, 1991. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with rim text labels. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some ring and edge wear and lightly bent corners.)
Columbia, Late 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
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 light wear.)
Ray Charles —
Spirit Of Christmas ... LP Columbia, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great holiday album from Ray Charles – recorded in the 80s, but with a sound that's pretty classic all the way through! Ray's vocals are excellent – with that raspy intimate quality that persists all through his later years – and the sweetly jazzy arrangements work perfectly ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Spirit Of Christmas ... CD 9.99(Cover has light marks from shrinkwrap removal in back.)
Columbia/BGO (UK), 1980/1982. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99
Funky fusion galore – two Stanley Clarke albums on a single CD! Rocks Pebbles & Sand is killer work from Stanley – a set to start off the 80s, but still very much in that unique blend of jazz, rock, and soul he forged so well in the 70s! The set begins with really heavy drums and ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Jimmy Cliff —
Cliff Hanger ... LP Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mid 80s record from the great Jimmy Cliff. While he was in his prime in the early 70s, this much later commercial effort shows he's still got the skills to pay the bills, and we actually kind of like the sound of him singing over the glossy crossover-attempt tracks, which have that great 80s Sly ... (Reggae, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light surface wear.)
Coldcut —
Doctorin The House (voc verse, 7 inch version, upset rmx, acid shut up mix) ... 12-inch Columbia, 1988. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Coldcut's first big hits – with Yazz on some firey lead vocals! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Short click on "Acid Shut Up mix". Cover has some peeling and wear at the opening.)
Googie & Tom Coppola —
Missing Love (double a-side promo) ... 12-inch Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo, in a company sleeve, with light wear and a promo stamp.)
John Davis with The Monster Orchestra —
Bourgie Bourgie (disco version) (double a-side single) ... 12-inch Columbia, Late 70s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A killer disco track – warm, catchy, and with a hook that just won't quit! The vocals border on camp, but never go too far, and the groove of the cut has a nice spacey edge that still has a heck of a lot of appeal today. Promo-only single – featuring the disco mix on both sides! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a company sleeve.)
Columbia, Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $5.99 7.99
Tyrone Davis on Columbia Records – an incredible combination that makes for music that's quite different than Davis' earlier years on the Dakar label! At Columbia, Tyrone turned his bluesy groove onto a much more sophisticated sound – a smooth-stepping, mellow mature style that was ... read more CD
Destiny's Child —
8 Days Of Christmas ... CD Columbia, 2001. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Lamont Dozier —
Working On You ... LP Columbia, 1981. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A sweet mellow groover from the mighty Lamont Dozier – a set that's not nearly as well known as his earlier work of the 70s, but one that has the Motown man still riding strong! In contrast to the fuller, clubbier grooves of Dozier's ABC work, most of the tunes here are a bit more laidback ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, a bumped corner, and a promo stamp.)
Charles Earland —
Coming To You Live ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Charles Earland's sweet albums from his years at Columbia Records – done in a mode that's much more R&B than his earliest work, but in a style that's still A-OK with us! The groove here is greatly helped out by arrangements from Tom Washington, Weldon Irvine, and Marcus Miller ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a trace of a price sticker, a promo stamp, and light wear.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
All 'N All ... LP Columbia, 1977. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily 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
Also available All 'N All (with bonus tracks) ... CD 3.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve and poster! Cover has light wear and a trace of a price sticker.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
All 'N All (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1977. New Copy ... 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 CD
Also available All 'N All (with bonus tracks) ... CD 3.99
Columbia, 1977. Used ... $3.99
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 CD
Earth Wind & Fire —
Best Of Earth Wind & Fire Vol 1 ... LP Columbia, Mid 70s. New Copy ... 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
(Includes download.)
Columbia/Legacy, 1970s/1980s. Used 3 CDs ... $6.99
... CD
(NOTE: this copy is missing the booklet.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Faces ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... 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
(Includes the printed inner sleeves and poster!)
Columbia, 1975. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
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
Also available Gratitude ... LP 9.99
Columbia, 1975. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
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
Also available Gratitude ... CD 4.99(NOTE – Cover is lightly stained and wavy at the back panel, with light ringwear and some small stained spots in front.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Heritage ... LP Columbia, 1990. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The last Columbia album from Earth Wind & Fire – the end of an amazing run that spanned almost two full decades! This set has the group folding together their newly-discovered 80s electric modes with some slight old-style touches – sometimes used through sampled acoustic elements, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ring and edge wear, a stuck gatefold, and is lightly stained at the bottom 3 inches, with some stuck-on paper on front and back.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Last Days & Time ... CD Columbia, 1972. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
Earth Wind & Fire's first album for Columbia Records – the start of a really legendary run during the 70s! The sound here is a bit tighter than their first two for Warner Brothers – a groove that has funk and soul taking a bit more precedence over the jazz of their roots – ... read more CD
Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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 some surface wear and small peeled patches.)
Columbia, 1976. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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
(Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1987. Sealed ... $11.99
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
(Still sealed, with hype sticker and small price sticker remnants.)
Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ ... $6.99
The sweet Emotions at the top of their game – one of the brilliant albums that has the soulful trio working hand in hand with Earth Wind & Fire! The girls were plenty great in their early years, but working with Maurice White and company, they really took off – hitting a whole new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and an unglued top seam.)
Emotions —
Don't Ask My Neighbors – The Columbia/Columbia/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 3 CDs ... $26.99 30.99
Amazing box set – five full albums of material, plus lots of bonus tracks too! First up is Flowers – a soaring classic from The Emotions – thanks to some supreme help from the Earth Wind & Fire side of the soul spectrum! This set has the trio really sounding great – ... read more CD
Columbia, 1981. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Post-disco work from The Emotions – breaking free a bit here from the Earth Wind & Fire influence, and grooving nicely with a sweet 80s feel! The girls' voices are still quite wonderful – some of the deepest harmonies in the female soul world at the time – and the tunes kick ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl is in great shape, but cover has ring and edge wear, small split in the top seam, and a small peeled spot from sticker removal on front.)
Emotions —
Sunbeam ... CD Columbia, 1978. Used ... 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 CD
(Out of print original US pressing.)
Columbia, Late 70s. New Copy ... $5.99 6.99
Some of the best of the best of The Fania All Stars – magical music from that short stint when the combo were recording for Columbia Records in the late 70s! While at Columbia, the group grew even more than the styles of their roots at the Fania label – picking up some hipper touches ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Full on disco grooving from Maynard – a fact that's apparent from the album's first cut – "Rocky II Disco"! The track takes off from Bill Conti's original Rocky theme with a nice kind of funky soundtrack approach – leaving room for a tenor sax solo, and featuring some ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear and a light sticker spot.)
Maynard Ferguson —
Rocky II Disco (double a-side single) ... 12-inch Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a pink Disco Single sleeve.)
Aretha Franklin —
Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits Volume II ... LP Columbia, Mid/Late 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Aretha Franklin —
Soft & Beautiful ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good ... Temporarily 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
(360 Sound stereo pressing with black text. Label has a sticker. Cover has light wear, a name in pen, and a cutout hole. Vinyl has a short click on "When The World Was Young".)
Columbia, 1982. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Rodney Franklin's learning to love – and he's learning to groove, too – by adding in just a bit more vocals to his music than before, but still holding onto all the best keyboard strengths of the past! Franklin was really one of the leading lights of the Columbia Records jazz scene of ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rodney Franklin —
Rodney Franklin ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Tremendous work from Rodney Franklin – one of our favorite soulful fusion players from the end of the 70s! The album's a keyboard delight through and through – and Rodney plays both acoustic and electric piano, often on the same track – which creates this nicely expanded sound ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rodney Franklin —
You'll Never Know ... LP Columbia, 1980. Very Good+ ... Temporarily 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
SAM/Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A clubby classic from the enigmatic Gary's Gang – a group who scored a big disco hit with the title track of this album, a unique groove that features some weird keyboard and synth touches – alongside some surprisingly great percussion at the bottom! The group effortlessly mix electric ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a tracklist sticker with some marker, light wear, and a promo stamp. Label has initials in marker.)
Columbia, 1985. Sealed ... $14.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with Nice Price sticker. Cover has a cutout hole and PC 39916 barcode sticker on the spine.)
Marvin Gaye —
Dream Of A Lifetime (180 gram blue vinyl pressing) ... LP Columbia/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1985. New Copy ... Temporarily 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dream Of A Lifetime ... LP 14.99(Individually numbered limited edition – on heavyweight transparent blue vinyl!)
Columbia, 1982. Near Mint- ... $17.99
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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Benny Golson —
I'm Always Dancin' To The Music ... LP Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Great stuff from Benny Golson! Sure, the record features Benny's tenor set amidst some sweeter R&B arrangements – but the formula works nicely, and is Benny's lost bid to capture some of the same sort of modern soul excitement than Donald Byrd was getting in the 70s. Titles include the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and tracklist sticker with a name in pen.)
Diva Gray & Oyster —
St Tropez/Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a Columbia Disco sleeve.)
Billy Griffin —
Systematic ... CD Columbia/PTG (Netherlands), 1985. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The third album in Billy Griffin's great run after leaving The Miracles – and a set that features some especially nice help from mellow groove maestro Leon Ware! Ware brings a depth to the record that takes it way past Billy's outdated look on the cover – that trademark ear for a ... read more CD
Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light edge wear.)
Herbie Hancock —
Magic Windows (with bonus track) ... CD Columbia/PTG (Netherlands), 1981. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A great little soul album from Herbie Hancock – but one that's often lost in the valleys between his bigger hits of the time! The record was cut in the space right before Herbie's big "Rockit" success – and it's a sweet bit of funky fusion that has a good dose of R&B in ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Aquarius/Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Patrick Hernandez's got a tight disco groove here that's right in keeping with his other work from the time, and with the French club scene from which he sprang! Some of the best moments here mix a Giorgio Moroder-like keyboard style with some driving Munich Machine grooves – but warm things ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
Hilary —
Do It (stereo, mono) ... 12-inch Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the best tracks from Hilary's Just Before After Hours album – a tight boogie number produced by Wayne Henderson – offered up here in a sweet disco mix the grooves on for 8 minutes! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a CBS Disco sleeve. Sleeve and labels have some marker.)
Internet —
Hive Mind ... LP Columbia, 2018. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Stunning soul from The Internet – a group who just seem to get better and better with each new record – to the point where we fell in love with this set after hearing just the first few notes! The sound is wonderful – warm, but funky – bottom-heavy, but soaring to the skies ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
T Neck/Columbia, 1977. New Copy ... $5.99 6.99
A funky album – but one that we love best for the mellow tracks! Sure, the Isleys could wear flashy suits and play some heavy guitar – but honestly, what we really love them for here are the laidback, loving tunes they do so well. The album includes 2 of their greatest ballad tracks ... read more CD
Isley Brothers —
Go For Your Guns ... LP T Neck/Columbia, 1977. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A funky album – but one that we love best for the mellow tracks! Sure, the Isleys could wear flashy suits and play some heavy guitar – but honestly, what we really love them for here are the laidback, loving tunes they do so well. The album includes 2 of their greatest ballad tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Go For Your Guns ... CD 5.99(Orange label pressing, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some surface and edge wear.)
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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some staining and wear on the bottom portion.)
Columbia/Be With (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
One of our favorite 70s soul records ever – and a totally unique set as well! To our ears, Samuel Jonathan Johnson belongs in the company of Roy Ayers, Norman Connors, and other spiritual soul heavyweights – even though he only ever cut this one album for Columbia Records back in 1978! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Kemp —
Secrets Of Flying ... LP Columbia, 1988. Sealed ... $9.99
A killer second set from Johnny Kemp – and a great showcase for the talents of a young Teddy Riley too! Teddy helped out with the album's leadoff track – the excellent "Just Got Paid", one of those 80s soul numbers that broke big right of the box – and which has gone ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout hole.)
Columbia/Get On Down, 1982. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
The only album we've ever seen from Khemistry – but a heck of a sweet little set, and one that's always been dear to our hearts! The trio features two gals and one guy, all working with a great sing-song approach on the vocals – and a snapping 80s groove on the rhythms! There's a ... read more CD
(In a very cool Japanese-styled, LP-like cardboard sleeve cover!)
Columbia, 1985. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging, with a Gift Of Music sticker and a name in marker on back.)
Columbia, 1981. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Gladys Knight & The Pips sounding fresh and revitalized for the 80s on Touch from '81 – a batch of tunes both produced and penned by Ashford & Simpson! It's a pretty sweet mix of clean grooving, smoothed out soul gems and others with some strings and kind of bigger arrangements that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Columbia, 1983. Very Good ... $2.99
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.)
Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... $16.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has initials in marker.)
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam —
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force ... LP Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ ... Temporarily 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing. Includes insert. Cover has a sticker remnant and some splitting on the bottom seam.)
Columbia, 1987. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Labels have some pen.)
Loggins & Messina —
Loggins & Messina ... LP Columbia, 1972. Sealed ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Loggins & Messina —
Mother Lode ... LP Columbia, 1974. Sealed ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
Columbia, 1976. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A beautiful album from Jon Lucien – one that's been far too neglected over the years! This was Lucien's second album for Columbia – and it's a wonderfully strong effort that fuses together jazz, soul, and Brazilian styles, in a manner that recalls some of his best work for RCA – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a spot of tape.)
Cheryl Lynn —
Cheryl Lynn ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Temporarily 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 staining and waviness from moisture along the opening.)
Cheryl Lynn —
It's Gonna Be Right (with bonus track) ... CD Columbia/PTG (Netherlands), 1985. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Cheryl Lynn's punching up her sound a bit here – working with Hubert Eaves, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and even some of her own productions – in a style that's got a heavier sort of 80s groove than earlier albums, but still mighty nice – and a great change from the disco of her ... read more CD
Taj Mahal —
Best Of Taj Mahal Vol 1 ... CD Columbia, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $2.99
Columbia, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
A definite treasure from Taj Mahal – especially for fans of his excellent early work for Columbia Records! The first CD in the package features unreleased studio tracks recorded during the glory days for Columbia – not rough cuts or demos, but well-finished gems that offer up the same ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Taj Mahal —
Music Keeps Me Together ... LP Columbia, 1975. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A bit hipper and less bluesy than some of Taj's other work for Columbia – recorded with his Intergalactic Soul Messengers Band, and a sound that's slyly soulful – and flavored with reggae or otherwise Caribbean influenced rhythms! Music Keeps Me Together has a fairly loose feel, but ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a trace of a price sticker. Vinyl has a short click on "Aristrocracy".)
Taj Mahal —
Satisfied N Tickled Too ... LP Columbia, 1976. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A range of styles from Taj Mahal – from slow rolling, reggae tinged bluesy soul, to much bigger arrangements working in elements of funk, country soul, and more smoothed out jams on a bed of brass and backing vocals – Taj is all over the place here, and it a lot of it works surprisingly ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear.)
Columbia, 1980. Very Good+ ... $5.99
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 printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Manhattans —
Black Tie (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/FTG, 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Manhattans —
Greatest Hits ... LP Columbia, 1980. Very Good- ... $3.99
The Manhattans were one of those groups who knocked around for years in the indie soul world – cutting some fantastic material early on, but then losing direction for a number of years until they sprung forth as a huge act for Columbia during the early 70s. By that time, the band had more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Unofficial Korean pressing on Life in a red tinted cover. Vinyl is pressed slightly off center.)
Columbia, 1977. Sealed ... $7.99
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
(Sealed copy, with a cutout hole and a Nice Price sticker.)
Manhattans —
Manhattans ... LP Columbia, 1976. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
Johnny Mathis —
Heart Of A Woman/Columbia/BGO (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Four great albums from the 70s soul years of Johnny Mathis – all brought together in a single set, and with bonus cuts too! First up is The Heart Of A Woman – on which the voice of Johnny Mathis meets the soulful arrangements of Paul Riser and HB Barnum – all wrapped up with ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
