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Columbia, 1987. Used ... $9.99
A late 80s effort for Columbia from the legendary Roy Ayers – his third and final album for the label from the early-to-mid 80s – a time that found Roy applying his classic smooth, jazzy soul style to a more profoundly modern vibe – and it works as well on this set as it did on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Roy Ayers —
In The Dark ... LP 
Columbia, 1984. Very Good ... $2.99
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
Ron Banks —
Truly Bad ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the original Dramatics, singer Ron Banks strikes out here on his own – a slept on gem from the early 80s! The set's in a similar modern soul mode to LJ Reynolds, who also worked with him in the group, and was having a bit of a solo career of his own at the time. It's got sort of a D-T ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Columbia, Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Regina Belle —
Show Me The Way – The Columbia Anthology ... CD Columbia/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 80s/Early 90s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $15.99
A great collection of work from Regina Belle – one that features a number of remixes, singles, and collaborations – as well as the album tracks that made her one of the most rock-solid female soul singers at the end of the 80s! At some level, Regina's a singer from another time – ... read more CD
Columbia, 2003. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Featuring Jay Z. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Music World/Columbia, 2009. Used 2CD & DVD ... $6.99
... CD
(DVD is NTSC. Still sealed.)
Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Wonderfully electric work from John Blair – a set that's a fair bit more fusion overall than his album for CTI – and which features some really great sounds from the "vitar"! From what we can tell, the instrument's a small electric guitar, but with some of the properties of ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Blood Sweat & Tears —
Blood Sweat & Tears ... LP Columbia, 1968. Very Good- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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
(360 Sound stereo pressing, matrix ending in 1J/1B. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1982. Very Good ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
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!)
Columbia, 1962. Very Good ... $2.99
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
(6 eye mono pressing. Cover has wear and aging.)
Columbia, 1960. Near Mint- ... $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
(6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has partially split seams and light surface wear.)
BT Express —
1980 ... LP Roadshow/Columbia, 1980. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever from BT Express – tighter, smoother, and classier than the group's early funky disco sessions – and with a cosmic sound that shows them really growing at the time! The sound here steps off from both the group's own horn-heavy disco sides of the 70s, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
BT Express —
Shout! ... LP Roadshow/Columbia, 1977. Very Good+ ... $5.99
An overlooked gem from BT Express – the group's 5th album, but still very much in the tightly-crafted ensemble mode of earlier years! The guitar and bass interplay on the set is amazing – handled by arranger/guitarist Billy Nichols, with a chromatic edge that really brings a lot of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Vernon Burch —
When I Get Back Home ... LP Columbia, 1977. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the coolest, grooviest albums ever from Vernon Burch – an overlooked 70s soul genius who worked with countless others in the decade, and cut a handful of gems on his own! The set may well be Vernon's best, as it's got this really wonderful approach that mixes funky elements, jazzy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and a bit of aging on the bottom corners.)
Mariah Carey —
Always Be My Baby (always club, dub-a-baby, groove a pella, st dub) ... 12-inch Columbia, 1996. Very Good (pic cover)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Mariah Carey —
Someday (new 12" house, pianoapercaloopapella, new 12" jack swing, new 7" straight ... 12-inch Columbia, 1990. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, Late 60s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
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
(360 Sound stereo pressing. Vinyl plays with a click on the first track.)
Columbia, 1984. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1986. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Ray Charles —
Wish You Were Here Tonight ... LP Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1982. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
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
Stanley Clarke —
I Wanna Play For You ... CD Columbia, 1979. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1963. New Copy ... $3.99
A great little record – and proof that Muhammad Ali was star material, even in his early years! The record is kind of in the spoken word mode – but has added music by Peter Katz – and features Ali delivering some of his famous poetic "zinger" type material, of the sort ... (Comedy/Spoken, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 1980. Very Good ... $4.99
Soaring soul from Googie and Tom Coppola – much more of an R&B-inflected album than their earlier rock work in the group Air – sublimely produced with help from Jerry Peters, who brings in a sweet LA groove! Googie's vocals are especially great – with a higher-pitch Minnie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued top seam held with old tape.)
Columbia/Big Break (UK), 1980. Used ... $8.99
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 CD
Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ ... $4.99
The best of a handful of albums that the one-time Prince bassist put out in the early 80s – a record that made a splash via the great Prince-penned "The Dance Electric" – possibly a blessing and a curse for AC, as Prince was so huge at the time that the record going public was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available AC (2CD version – with bonus tracks) ... CD 18.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and some notes in pen.)
Columbia/FTG, 1985. Used 2CD ... $18.99
The best of a handful of albums that the one-time Prince bassist put out in the early 80s – a record that made a splash via the great Prince-penned "The Dance Electric" – possibly a blessing and a curse for AC, as Prince was so huge at the time that the record going public was ... read more CD
Also available AC ... LP 4.99(Out of print.)
D Train —
In Your Eyes ... LP Columbia, 1988. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A later effort from James D-Train Williams, but still plenty darn great – and proof that his groove was still one of the strongest in 80s soul music! The style of the set follows from Williams' best earlier work – a bit of bounce at the bottom of most of the tracks, but never too much ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Columbia/Expansion (UK), 1986. Used ... $2.99
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
Also available Miracles Of The Heart (with bonus tracks) ... CD 7.99
D Train —
Miracles Of The Heart (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/FTG, 1986. Used ... $7.99
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
Also available Miracles Of The Heart (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 2.99(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1987. Used ... $3.99
... CD
Columbia, 1978. Very Good ... $39.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Columbia, Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $4.99 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
Tyrone Davis —
In The Mood ... LP Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Our favorite album ever from Tyrone Davis – even if it's completely different than most of his other work too! The set's got a wonderfully smooth feel right from the start – a mellow-grooving, slow-stepping approach that works perfectly for Tyrone's wonderful vocals – pushing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp and tracklist sticker.)
Destiny's Child —
This Is The Remix ... LP Columbia/Sony, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
12 remixes: "No,No, No Part 2 (Wyclef Jean extended version)", "Emotion (Neptunes rmx)", "Bootylicious (Rockwilder rmx)", "Say My Name (Timbaland rmx)", "Bug A Boo (refugee Camp rmx)", "Dot (E-Poppi mix)", "Survivor (rmx feat. Da ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has a promo sticker.)
Disco Circus —
Disco Circus ... LP Lollipop/Columbia, 1978. Very Good ... $24.99
A classic set of French disco tunes – one that blends electric and acoustic, in a style that really foreshadowed the current sound of the Paris scene! The singles on the set were a cover of "In A Gadda Da Vida" – almost unrecognizable compared to the heavy original, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes inner sleeve.)
Columbia, 1970. Very Good ... $13.99
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
(70s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, Early 70s. Very Good ... $4.99
A wonderful first album from Ronnie Dyson – a set that's mostly soul, but also has some nicely trippy touches too – which provides a great springboard for Dyson's famous role in the musical Hair! Ronnie's got a voice that's gospelly deep at times – able to soar out with these ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ronnie Dyson —
Ronnie Dyson – His All Time Golden Classics ... CD Columbia/Collectables, Early 70s. Used ... 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
Columbia/Robinsongs (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $12.99
A trio of great albums from organist Charles Earland – presented here with great bonus tracks too! First up is Comin To You Live – 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 ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Charles Earland —
Earland's Jam (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/FTG, 1982. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Stellar grooves from Charles Earland – a great mix of jazz, soul, and funk – put together in a way that's quite different from his previous records on Prestige or Mercury Records! The sound here is tight 80s soul – put together by Tom Tom Washington, who gives the whole thing a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Columbia/FTG, 1983. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
A great little groover from keyboardist Charles Earland – and an album that definitely lives up to its title! There's plenty of street sounds going on here – lots of modern R&B modes that echo the changing styles of early 80s soul music, especially on the east coast! And as part ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Earth Wind & Fire —
All 'N All (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1977. New Copy ... 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 CD
Columbia, Mid 70s. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
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
(White lable promo. Cover has a tracklist sticker on the front.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Boogie Wonderland (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Columbia, Late 70s. Very Good (pic cover)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
"Boogie Wonderland" was EWF's biiiiiig jammer with vocals by The Emotions – a huge hit for years, both on radio and the dancefloors! Nice here in an instrumental version too! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Gratitude ... CD Columbia, 1975. New Copy ... Temporarily 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
Also available Gratitude ... LP 11.99
Columbia, 1975. Used ... $3.99
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 11.99(Punch through barcode.)
Columbia, 1975. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
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 3.99(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has age spots.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Head To The Sky ... LP Columbia, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A tremendously beautiful album – and a righteous anthem of power and growth that seems to open itself up to us more and more over the years! Earth Wind & Fire are at their height here – mixing together soul and funk with a set of influences that includes African percussion and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, including the printed inner sleeve.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
I Am ... LP Columbia, 1979. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Columbia, 1972. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some minor splitting.)
Columbia, 1981. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A rare promo pressing of one of Earth Wind & Fire's biggest hits! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a stickered sleeve, with a large name in marker and some wrinkles. Labels have some pen.)
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
(Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1976. Very Good ... $5.99
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
(Includes printed inner sleeve.)
Emotions —
Don't Ask My Neighbors – The Columbia/Columbia/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 3CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
Emotions —
Flowers ... LP Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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 – with Kalimba Productions by Maurice White and Charles Stepney – and a good deal of EWF help on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Emotions —
Rejoice ... CD Columbia, 1977. Used ... Temporarily 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 CD
Also available Rejoice (180 gram pressing) ... LP 9.99(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
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
(180 gram vinyl!)
Fania All Stars —
Que Pasa – The Best Of The Fania All Stars ... CD Columbia, Late 70s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
Fania All-Stars —
Rhythm Machine ... LP Columbia/Fania, 1977. Very Good- ... Temporarily 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
(Mexican Fania pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Sealed ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a small hole in front.)
Columbia, Mid/Late 60s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has a stained and wrinkled corner.)
Aretha Franklin —
Aretha Sings The Blues ... LP Columbia, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Columbia, 1962. Sealed ... $13.99
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
(Recent EU reissue on Pan Am.)
Aretha Franklin —
In The Beginning – The World Of Aretha Franklin 1960 to 1967 ... CD Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1960s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A sweet overview of the early years of Aretha Franklin's career – her formative days at Columbia Records, when she was working in a variety of styles before heading over to bigger fame at Atlantic! Even at this early stage, Aretha's one hell of a singer – and, despite what folks who ... read more CD
Columbia, 1963. Very Good ... $5.99
Hey, we love this record! It's jazzy, and not at all like Aretha's soul sides for Atlantic – but Aretha's vocals sound wonderful on the record, in a completely different way than on later albums. Arrangements are by Robert Mersey, and they've got a feel that's similar to some of the classic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2 eye mono. Cover has some wear.)
Aretha Franklin —
Tender Moving Swinging Aretha Franklin ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Hip stuff from Aretha's early years – mostly jazzy, and sung to arrangements by Robert Mersey. Tracks are mostly standards – including "Don't Cry Baby", "Try A Little Tenderness", "Just For A Thrill", "God Bless The Child", "How Deep Is The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram EU Wax Time pressing.)
Aretha Franklin —
Unforgettable – A Tribute To Dinah Washington ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
If ever there was an album to prove the old Columbia/Atlantic split about Aretha's strengths and talents, this is it. The record works on a formula that should be strong enough – and it has Aretha reprise a number of classic R&B tunes by Dinah Washington. However, the arrangements by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Stereo pressing.)
Columbia/Robinsongs (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $12.99
Four soulful fusion classics from keyboardist Rodney Franklin – all together in a single set! First up is In The Center – wonderful keyboard work from the amazing Rodney Franklin – a player who sounds equally great on acoustic and electric piano! This album does a wonderful job ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Columbia/Robinsongs (UK), Mid 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $12.99
A soulful keyboard maestro – served up here on four 80s albums for Columbia Records! First up is Learning To Love – a set in which Rodney Franklin adds 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 ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Rodney Franklin —
Marathon ... CD Columbia/FTG, 1984. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great keyboard work from Rodney Franklin – an artist who was well-trained in the best 70s fusion modes, and really knew how to keep things real on an 80s groover like this! The set's got less acoustic touches than on previous Franklin albums, but the sound is still plenty soulful throughout ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 1984. Very Good ... $0.99
Great keyboard work from Rodney Franklin – an artist who was well-trained in the best 70s fusion modes, and really knew how to keep things real on an 80s groover like this! The set's got less acoustic touches than on previous Franklin albums, but the sound is still plenty soulful throughout ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Columbia/FTG, 1985. Used ... $9.99
A great example of why we always reach for our Rodney Franklin records time and time again over the years – as there's few other players who could serve up a blend of soul and jazz this well! The album's got a great balance of electric and acoustic, that instantly-warm style that Franklin ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Full Force —
Get Busy 1 Time ... CD Columbia/FTG, 1986. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Surprisingly great work from Full Force – a set that seems to only get better with the passage of time, set apart nicely from most of its 80s soul contemporaries with a good deal of homegrown charm! Sure, there's some pretty heavy beats here – and sure, the sound is a few notches ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gary's Gang —
Keep On Dancin' ... LP SAM/Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
(Cover has light wear.)
Marvin Gaye —
Dream Of A Lifetime ... LP Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ ... 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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1982. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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.)
Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A strange and ultimately very fun set from Nina Hagen circa '83 – with production by Giorgio Morodor that's clearly geared towards an 80s mainstream club soul sound – and the record turns out to be all the weirder because of it! Nina's vocals are as anti-pop as they come, and Morodor's ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1983. Very Good (pic cover)... $1.99
Another bit of electro grooving from Herbie's Future Shock LP – with lots of space age keyboards, and tweaked up electro beats! Bill Laswell produced and plays bass, too. Herbie's classic version of "Chameleon" is presented here in a 14 minute remix – but one that really ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear, a promo stamp, and light staining along the seams.)
Columbia, 1979. Very Good ... $7.99
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 printed inner sleeve.)
Herbie Hancock —
Feets Don't Fail Me Now (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/FTG, 1979. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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 CD
Also available Feets Don't Fail Me Now ... LP 7.99
Columbia, 1983. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The future is now! Or at least it seemed to be back in 1983 when Herbie teamed up with Bill Laswell to record this classic album of computer-driven keyboard grooves! Whatever you might think of the music, the record was a genius move for Herbie – who was kind of flopping around in a number ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available Future Shock ... LP 6.99(Out of print.)
Isaac Hayes —
U-Turn ... LP Columbia, 1986. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A sweet little comeback album for Isaac Hayes in the mid 80s – really going all in with a crisp and bouncy 80s soul groove – a far stretch from the smouldering and soaring funk of the 70s, but a record that's a lot easier to appreciate that a love for 80s sounds has crept back up into ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Hilary —
Do It/Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Two great 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 on the a-side, and a more breezy mellow groover on the flip, to help you wind down your set just before ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $23.99 24.98
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
(Includes download!)
Isley Brothers —
Go For Your Guns ... CD T Neck/Columbia, 1977. New Copy ... 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 CD
Rebbie Jackson —
Reaction (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/FTG, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
A smoking second album from Rebbie Jackson – a set that has Rebbie working with strong production help from two of the bigger aspects of the Columbia Records soul family in the 80s – Tito Jackson and Reggie Lucas, who each handle a handful of songs along with David Conley and Howie Rice. ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Walter Jackson —
Tell Me Where It Hurts ... LP Columbia, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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 has light wear, a promo stamp, and radio station letters.)
Columbia, 2002. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $3.99
Thelma Jones —
Thelma Jones (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/Big Break (UK), 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first album from Thelma Jones – and a real standout set from mid 70s Columbia! The record is a sweet blend of southern and modern soul, with some fantastic arrangements by Bert DeCoteaux, who also produced the set in a wonderful way that lets Jones retain the deeper qualities of her ... read more CD
Columbia/Big Break (UK), 1980. Used ... $5.99
Slicked up funk from Junie – not as crazy has his stoned-out albums on Westbound, but just as great overall! There's plenty of 80s bass pedal whomping in the mix, but production's nice and smooth, with some good doses of soul that keep the record from being a silly throwaway funk effort. ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia/Be With (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $30.99 36.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1988. Sealed (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, 1988. Used ... $6.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia/Get On Down, 1982. Used ... $5.99
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!)
