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✨✧ Biddu & The OrchestraEastern Man ... LP
Epic, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Magical disco work from the enigmatic Biddu – one of the few guys working from a larger mainstream studio perspective that we can really dig in the genre! Biddu's got a way here of blending older pop modes, Eastern instrumentation, and soaring disco strings – at a level that's almost a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Chocolate Jam CoSpread Of The Future ... LP
Epic, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A funky fusion classic from the 70s – totally great work from Chocolate Jam Company, a hip little group headed up by percussionist Leon Ndugu Chancler! The core sound is soul, but there's plenty of fusion touches as well – thanks to a great lineup of players that includes Oscar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Stanley ClarkeHideaway ... LP
Epic, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Hideaway makes a move towards more delicate synth soul for Clarke – who assembles an impressive guest list that includes Stanley Jordan, Herbie Hancock and Stewart Copeland. Titles include a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Overjoyed", plus "My Love, Her Inspiration", "Where ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Stanley ClarkeRocks Pebbles & Sand ... LP
Epic, 1980. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Killer work from Stanley Clarke – 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 bass – nicely propelled, but never too strong or too jamming – a great balance ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)

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Stanley ClarkeTime Exposure ... LP
Epic, 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A nice funky electric groover from Stanley Clarke's mid 80s R&B years! Time Exposure has a lot of period electro funk in the mix, particularly Clarke's impeccable bass lines, which are heavy throughout! A brilliant mix of 80s fusiony future funk with jazz precision – definitely a funky ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label EU pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, and is bent a bit at the edges. Label has a sticker spot.)

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✨✧ Lou CourtneyI'm In Need Of Love ... LP
Epic/Soul Brother (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderful album of mellow soul tracks! The record is Lou Courtney's masterpiece – and it's a jam-packed set filled with great tracks that rank right up there with classic 70s work by artists like Marvin Gaye, Leroy Hutson, or Leon Ware! Leon Pendarvis handled most of the arrangements ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ George DukeBrazilian Love Affair ... LP
Epic, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album from George Duke – and one of our favorite records from his legendary years at Columbia! George Duke's always had plenty of Brazilian elements in his music – but this album really brings them all together – offering up a perfect blend of Duke's keyboards and ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, a thin stain at the spine, and a bit of flaking at the top left corner in back.)

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✨✧ George DukeDon't Let Go ... LP
Epic, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A sweet bit of modern funk from George Duke – working here in a mode that's definitely tighter and more soul-based than his trippier albums of the early 70s – but also in a groove that's pretty darn sweet! George wonderfully blends together his jazz roots and some of the wider soul ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and tiny marks from price sticker removal.)

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✨✧ George DukeDream On ... LP
Epic, 1982. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Solid 80s grooving from George Duke – a really tightly-crafted set, done in the sweet mix of jazz and soul that he virtually helped to invent during the 70s! There's a gentle soulfulness to the record that we really like – a quality that's surprising, given the date, and the fact that ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)

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✨✧ George DukeFrom Me To You ... LP
Epic, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Heavily layered work from George Duke – a record that seems to push all his influences and aspects at once, sometimes getting in the way of each other, but sometimes making for some very nice grooves! The best tunes on the set are those that have a bit of space in them – letting Duke ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)

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✨✧ George DukeGuardian Of The Light ... LP
Epic, 1983. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A funky concept album from George Duke – and one that's filled with some mighty nice grooves! Guardians Of The Light is a full-on "musical fantasy" – with the story line laid out in the liner notes, yet still a bit difficult to follow – but we can't fault him for that ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp and a bit of light wear.)

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✨✧ George DukeMaster Of The Game ... LP
Epic, 1979. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A late 70s classic from jazzy funk master George Duke! Master Of The Game is an excellent mix of jazz, smooth soul, and Latin riffing – really a perfect blend of styles that shows not only how far George's sound had progressed throughout the 70s, it also charts the development of the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a partially unglued seam but is great!)

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✨✧ George DukeReach For It ... LP
Epic, 1977. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A real breakthrough album for George Duke – one of his earliest for the Epic label, and an album that took him from the space funk underground to the top of the jazz charts! The album's got a great sound that mixes together all of Duke's influences – Latin rhythms, electric keyboard ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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George DukeRendezvous ... LP
Epic, 1984. Near Mint- ... $7.99
An underappreciated soul set from George Duke for Epic – his Rendezvous from '84 – an engagement worth keeping! Given the mid 80s release date, you might be expecting a whole lot of programming and drum machine action – there's a bit of it, but this is a really lively set with ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)

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Erma FranklinHer Name Is Erma ... LP
Epic, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99 24.99
Early early work from Aretha's foxy sister – recorded in a mode that's similar to some of Aretha's Columbia work from the same period! Erma's singing in a bluesier style than on her Brunswick recordings – working in an approach that's almost like Ruth Brown on Atlantic – singing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label Epic SP pressing. Vinyl is very clean, but has a short click on one track.)

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✨✧ Eddy GrantKiller On The Rampage ... LP
Epic/Ice, 1983. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An unlikely contender to the throne of king of electro, this early 80s effort from Eddie Grant helps to prop him up there quite nicely. Heavy synth driven grooves bubble along nicely with that crisp Linn Drum sound, and though this album benefited from some wider pop appeal, there's more than a ... (Reggae, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Portrait/Ice. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)

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✨✧ Groove TheoryGroove Theory ... LP
Epic/Get On Down, 1995. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The only album ever from Groove Theory – but the set that introduced the world to Amel Larrieux – whose vocal talents alone are worth the price of admission! The feel here is a bit more mainstream soul than some of Amel's later work – but given the mid 90s date of release, the ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Roy HamiltonHave Blues Must Travel ... LP
Epic, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Roy HamiltonRoy Hamilton's Greatest Hits Vol 2 ... LP
Epic, 1950s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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✨✧ Roy HamiltonVoice Of Roy Hamilton (10-inch) ... LP
Epic, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Roy HamiltonWhy Fight The Feeling? ... LP
Epic, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Arranged and conducted by Neal Hefti! LP, Vinyl record album

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Roy HamiltonYou'll Never Walk Alone ... LP
Epic, 1954. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Yellow label pressing with deep groove.)

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✨✧ Sugarcane HarrisSugarcane ... LP
Epic, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Easily one of the best albums by Sugarcane Harris – thanks largely to Johnny Otis, who produced and arranged the set with the same messed-up, genre-crossing style of his own work! Given that Harris both played electric violin and sung in a raunchy bluesy style, it would take a genius like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ HeatwaveCandles ... LP
Epic, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Killer soul from Heatwave – a tight little group who definitely made the UK proud at the end of the 70s! The album's a bit more obscure than the group's first few, but the sound is very much the same – a warmly grooving approach that's neither too disco, nor too sleepy – always ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ HeatwaveToo Hot To Handle ... LP
Epic, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A killer album of crossover soul from the mid 70s – one that dropped like a bomb when it hit, and gave this UK group a number of big hits in America! Keyboardist Rod Temperton wrote all the tracks on the album – and he's got keen talent for both funky numbers and ballads. If soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light wear.)

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Nona HendryxNona Hendryx ... LP
Epic, 1977. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Post-Labelle solo work from Nona Hendryx – and a set that very much shows that she's the one who brought all the raw funky power to the group! Unlike Patti Labelle's work from the same time, which was getting smoother and classier, Nona's work here is almost in the vein of rock music – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has faint ringwear and some wear on the opening.)

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✨✧ Gregory HinesGregory Hines ... LP
Epic, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
You may know Gregory Hines best as an actor and dancer – but he's also a surprisingly great soul singer, too – thanks to help here from Luther Vandross! Luther produced the set, wrote all the tunes, and also duets with Gregory on one track too – making the set a Vandross-stamped ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Jennifer HudsonRespect – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ... LP
Epic, 2021. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
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(Gold vinyl pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeves.)

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✨✧ Bobbi HumphreyFreestyle ... LP
Epic, 1978. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Some of Bobbi Humphrey's greatest work of the post-Blue Note years – an album that's filled with soulful fusion tunes throughout, all with a great focus on her funky flute! Bobbi also sings a bit on the set, but in a way that's pretty darn great – wonderfully sweet at times, with a bit ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has some edge & ring wear, light splitting in the top corner.)

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✨✧ Bobbi HumphreyTailor Made ... LP
Epic, 1977. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sure, it's after the Blue Note/Larry Mizell years – but Bobbi's still kicking ass! Instead of Larry Mizell, Bobbi's working with Skip Scarborough – and she's hitting a groove that's a bit smoother and more modern than before, but every bit as sweetly funky and seriously soulful. Bobbi ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)

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Michael JacksonBad ... LP
Epic, 1987. Very Good Gatefold ... $14.99
The third great album in the trilogy that includes Off The Wall and Thriller – and a set that still has Michael Jackson running strong at the height of his solo powers! Quincy Jones is still at the helm, and Michael more than proves that he can still come up with a pop tune without going too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is great!)

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✨✧ Michael JacksonOff The Wall ... LP
Epic, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
This 1979 solo album by Michael is a killer batch of soul grooves – one of his best moments ever, and a crowning cap to a stellar 70s run – both as a younger solo act, and with the whole Jackson family! Quincy Jones produced, and the album's got a funky undercurrent that's really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Michael JacksonThriller ... LP
Epic, 1982. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
Arguably the last true moment of genius in Michael Jackson's career – a record that sold a bazillion copies around the world – and for plenty good reason! Michael's still working here with Quincy Jones – in territory that steps nicely from the Off The Wall groove, into territory ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent EU reissue. Includes the printed inner sleeve. A great copy.)

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✨✧ Michael JacksonThriller ... LP
Epic, 1982. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Arguably the last true moment of genius in Michael Jackson's career – a record that sold a bazillion copies around the world – and for plenty good reason! Michael's still working here with Quincy Jones – in territory that steps nicely from the Off The Wall groove, into territory ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Thriller ... LP 19.99

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✨✧ JacksonsDestiny ... LP
Epic, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A heavy groove and a heady title that points the way towards Michael Jackson's soon-to-be legendary solo career – all served up in a batch of tracks that resonate nicely with the Off The Wall groove! The sound here really isn't disco or club, but it's a nicely upbeat groove that shows The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ JacksonsTriumph ... LP
Epic, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Michael Jackson's last albums with his famous brothers – a record that was cut in between the two Quincy Jones albums (Off The Wall and Thriller) that would catapult him to megastardom! This set is still an all-Jacksons affair – produced and written by the whole group, and put ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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JacksonsVictory ... LP
Epic, 1984. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
Michael Jackson's last album with his famous family – a set of electric 80s soul that's a bit different than Jackson's well-known solo work! In a way, the later Jacksons albums almost feel like a place where Michael can try out some ideas that don't fit as tightly into the overall sound of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the shrink, with hype sticker and some splitting in the bottom seam. Includes the printed inner sleeve and mail order form.)

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✨✧ Alphonso JohnsonMoonshadows ... LP
Epic, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the earliest of bassist Alphonso Johnson's funky fusion albums for Epic! Moonshadows is a nice little set of choppy grooves that recalls the best Herbie Hancock moments of the early 70s, plus some of the side projects of the Headhunters. Warmly funky, but with a nice edge – with a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Alphonso JohnsonYesterday's Dreams ... LP
Epic, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A killer all-star session of funky fusion tracks – with a nice tight sound produced by Skip Drinkwater! Yesterday's Dreams differs a little from Alphonso's other strong mid 70s efforts in that it's not as spacey as a whole – but the rubbery, cleanly funky grooves are just as strong ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ KC & The Sunshine BandAll In A Night's Work ... LP
Epic, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A sweet 80s groover from KC and his Sunshine Band – a set that's got the group sounding a lot different than during their Miami hit years of the 70s – but still every bit as groovy! The style is more 80s funk than before – a bit more emphasis on the keyboards, and basslines that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ LabelleNightbirds ... LP
Epic, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A 70s crossover classic, and the album the put LaBelle over the top! The mighty Allen Toussaint is at the helm for this first Epic album to feature the trio of Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx, and Sarah Dash – and he really helps the group find an amazing new sound after their somewhat rougher, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Patti LabelleIt's Alright With Me ... LP
Epic, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A late 70s gem from Patti Labelle! Although the album's recorded right in the height of the disco years, Patti's really shining on the mellower cuts – hitting a serious soulful side that shows that her move to a solo act really let her move into more sophisticated material. There are ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Patti LabelleTasty ... LP
Epic, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A real classic from the great Patti Labelle – one of the lady's first few albums as a solo act, and a set that definitely marks her step forward into a whole new sort of sophisticated soul! Some of the funkier, grittier touches of the Labelle years are in place – but Patti's also got ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring & edge wear.)

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LaurneaBetta Listen ... LP
Yab Yum/Epic, 1997. Near Mint- ... $11.99
The first album by Laurnea – recorded during a brief stint on Sony, before taking things into her own hands on her own label! The album's got a sound that's a bit more mainstream than her later work, but still pretty darn great – a smoothly soulful approach with some nice jazzy touches ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)

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✨✧ Webster Lewis8 For The 80s ... LP
Epic, 1979. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Genius jazzy soul from Webster Lewis – one of his amazing late 70s sets for Epic Records! By this point in his career, Lewis had honed his keyboard craft to perfection – and on albums like this one, he laid down some excellent smooth soulful fusion that soared in a righteous way that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Webster LewisGive Me Some Emotion – The Epic Anthology 1976 to 1981 ... LP
Epic/Expansion (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2LP ... $34.99 39.99
The hands of Webster Lewis are on a classic Fender Rhodes on the cover – and you'll hear plenty of that instrument on this collection, along with all the other many keyboards that Lewis can handle so well! Webster started out as a straighter jazzman in his early years, but by the time of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Webster LewisOn The Town ... LP
Epic, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Classic club from Webster Lewis – and much more of an all-out disco affair than some of his later work! The record introduces Lewis' all-encompassing style – as he writes, arranges, and produces the album at a level that easily matches that of Barry White – who would later emerge ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Little RichardCast A Long Shadow ... LP
Epic, 1971. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Teena MarieEmerald City ... LP
Epic, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Heavy funk from Teena Marie – a self-produced killer for mid 80s Epic Records – done with some even bolder grooves than before, in ways that definitely show the hallmarks of the Prince generation! The 80s was a hell of a good time to be a female funk artist on her own – and Teena ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Teena MarieStarchild ... LP
Epic, 1984. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A stunning solo effort – Teena's second on Epic, and proof that she could still put out the goods on her own! Don't worry about the absence of Rick James here – as things are mighty tight, and right on the money – that wicked blend of funk and soul that got Lady T a great start ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a center split on the spine and light surface wear.)

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✨✧ Melba MooreMelba (Epic) ... LP
Epic/CBS, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Melba Moore gets some great help here from the Philly soul duo of McFadden & Whitehead – whose soaring styles proves to be a perfect fit for her amazing voice! Melba had cut some great work before this set, but here things really seem to come together – her amazing range, her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy!)

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✨✧ Mother's FinestMother Factor ... LP
Epic, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the funkiest sets ever from Mother's Finest, and maybe our favorite album from the group's late 70s run on Epic Records! Production is by Skip Scarborough, who brings up some of the group's more soulful currents, but without losing their rocking impulses from before – and singer Joyce ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Mother's FinestMother's Finest Live ... LP
Epic, 1979. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A stunner of a live record from Mother's Finest – one that almost comes across with all the majesty and power of the more famous arena rock albums of the time, but which also has plenty of the group's funky touches intact as well! As before, the music here is a wicked take on fuzzy guitar-bas ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ MtumeJuicy Fruit ... LP
Epic, 1983. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet funky work from Mtume – a set that's nicely heavy on the keyboards, and which really set a new standard in 80s groove at the time! The keyboards are great, and the basslines are too – and Mtume's jazz roots are still nicely in place here – bringing a bit more sophistication ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – FE 38588. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)

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✨✧ Johnny NashI Can See Clearly Now ... LP
Epic, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A massive crossover from Johnny Nash – a record that gave the 70s the chart-topping title hit, and which helped Johnny mix his Caribbean roots with contemporary soul! The set's a huge change from the sometimes-faltering styles Nash had tried in the 60s – often a bit more mainstream ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing with a promo sticker on one side– 2A/2A. Cover has some ringwear, heavy wear at the top seam, a light stain and some remnants from sticker removal at the top, and a small promo sticker in back.)

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✨✧ Billy OceanNights (Feel Like Getting Down) ... LP
Epic, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of those bright, charismatic Billy Ocean records from a couple years before his massive pop soul crossover – just a sublime 80s club groover that pumps along at a nice mid tempo clip – a real favorite around these parts! This was Billy's debut for Epic and there's plenty of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Johnny Otis & OthersJohnny Otis Show Live At Monterey ... LP
Epic, 1970. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Johnny's very much in his "revival" mode here – dipping back to his earlier R&B roots, and working with a host of famous older blues singers. The set's got vocals by Roy Milton, Roy Brown, Esther Phillips, Mighty Mouth Evans, Ivory Joe Hunter, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, Margie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has a cut corner, light wear and aging, a large peeled strip in front, and splitting in the spine. Labels have a name in marker.)

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✨✧ Shuggie OtisFreedom Flight ... LP
Epic, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The second album from Shuggie Otis – a wild and wooly batch of grooves that really stretches out the sound from the first! Shuggie's got much more of a hand in the arrangements here – and the tunes are grooving in a sweet blend of funk, rock, and soul – really drenched in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Shuggie OtisFreedom Flight (purple vinyl pressing) ... LP
Epic/Get On Down, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The second album from Shuggie Otis – a wild and wooly batch of grooves that really stretches out the sound from the first! Shuggie's got much more of a hand in the arrangements here – and the tunes are grooving in a sweet blend of funk, rock, and soul – really drenched in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Shuggie OtisHere Comes Shuggie Otis ... LP
Epic, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A classic album of bluesy funk – one that features the guitar of Johnny Otis' young son Shuggie, in a slightly tighter setting than he'd been getting on some of Johnny's own LPs! Shuggie here is still very much under the guidance of his dad – working in a mode that really emphasizes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Shuggie OtisInspiration Information ... LP
Epic, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An insanely wonderful album! Shuggie Otis is the son of Johnny Otis – the LA R&B maestro who was moving heavily into funk at the end of the 60s – and he has this tripped out, super-dope guitar style that he played to strong effect on Johnny's albums of the late 60s and early 70s, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Shuggie OtisInspiration Information (silver vinyl pressing) ... LP
Epic/Get On Down, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An insanely wonderful album! Shuggie Otis is the son of Johnny Otis – the LA R&B maestro who was moving heavily into funk at the end of the 60s – and he has this tripped out, super-dope guitar style that he played to strong effect on Johnny's albums of the late 60s and early 70s, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ PeddlersThree In A Cell ... LP
Epic, 1968. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A heck of a cool group – with a really wonderful sound! The Peddlers were a late 60s British trio, with a sound that's part soul, part jazz, part supper-club vocals – all done with a clean, clear, hard-grooving approach – and strong instrumentation that often includes a heavy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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RedboneBeaded Dreams Through Turquoise Eyes ... LP
Epic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Despite the Native American theme of the title, the group, and the cover image, the set is mostly a pretty straight mix of soul and rock, mid 70s crossover material with a flanged-out LA kind of appeal. Titles include "Interstate Highway 101", "Blood Sweat & Tears", "Co ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing.)

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✨✧ RedboneWovoka ... LP
Epic, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Minnie RipertonAdventures In Paradise ... LP
Epic, 1975. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Maybe our favorite-ever album from Minnie Riperton during the 70s – a sweet, smooth jazzy gem that really makes some of the best use of her vocals! There's a sophistication here that's a great 70s counterpart to Minnie's earlier work with Charles Stepney – served up here in a very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Includes the heavy inner sleeve.)

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✨✧ Minnie RipertonPerfect Angel ... LP
Epic, 1974. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Minnie Riperton's first album for Epic – and the record that broke her from a hip Chicago underground artist into one of the seventies' biggest female soul stars! The record moves past the baroque soul of Minnie's early years with Rotary Connection and Charles Stepney – and hits a mix ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing with Kendun stamp. Cover has general wear, aging, and initials in pen.)

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✨✧ Lee RitenourCaptain Fingers ... LP
Epic, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Smooth and funky fusion from Lee Ritenour – top-shelf all the way, and handled with a really soulful groove, thanks to production from the legendary Skip Drinkwater! Lee's all over the top of the guitar in true "Captain Fingers" style, and Skip makes sure he's got plenty going on ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ SadeBest Of Sade (180 gram pressing) ... LP
Epic, Late 80s/Early 90s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Has there ever been anyone as lovely as Sade? We think not – and from the time she first hit our ears in the 80s, it was the start of an instant love affair that's continued for decades! Sade really brought something new to music at the time – a return to older styles of acoustic and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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SadeLove Deluxe ... LP
Epic/Legacy, 1992. New Copy (reissue)... $33.99 34.99 On September 20, 2024
Sade's last LP from the early 90s before she went into her brief recording and performing hiatus. Like the preceding records, the approach is heavy on the jazz side of things, with a crisp, spare touch on the production and a wonderfully soulful feel to the songwriting. At this point she no ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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✨✧ SadeLove Deluxe ... LP
Epic, 1992. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sade's last LP from the early 90s before she went into her brief recording and performing hiatus. Like the preceding records, the approach is heavy on the jazz side of things, with a crisp, spare touch on the production and a wonderfully soulful feel to the songwriting. At this point she no ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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SadeStronger Than Pride ... LP
Epic/Legacy, 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $33.99 34.99 On June 21, 2024
Another nice one from Sade – perhaps not as edgey as some of her earlier work, recorded in a slightly smoother style, but still quite nice to our ears – as Sade's always been a pleasure, no matter what the setting! Includes the nicely grooving "Nothing Can Come Between Us", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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✨✧ SadeStronger Than Pride ... LP
Epic, 1988. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Another nice one from Sade – perhaps not as edgey as some of her earlier work, recorded in a slightly smoother style, but still quite nice to our ears – as Sade's always been a pleasure, no matter what the setting! Includes the nicely grooving "Nothing Can Come Between Us", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)

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✨✧ Sly & The Family StoneDance To The Music (70s pressing) ... LP
Epic, 1968. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Classic funkiness from Sly & The Family Stone – an album that really pushed them to the top of their game, and exploded on the late 60s scene like a righteous funky bomb! The title cut's a mega-hit that you'll recognize right away – but the whole album's great, and is filled with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has a light bend on the top seam, but looks great overall.)

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✨✧ Sly & The Family StoneFresh ... LP
Epic, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Sly's leaping into the air on the cover of this one – and for good reason too, given the overall groove of the set! The album's a bit more stripped-down and upbeat than the previous few – almost more of a return to the simple funky style of the first albums, but with a slightly more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fresh (orange vinyl pressing) ... LP 28.99

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Sly & The Family StoneFresh (orange vinyl pressing) ... LP
Epic/Legacy, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 31.99
Sly's leaping into the air on the cover of this one – and for good reason too, given the overall groove of the set! The album's a bit more stripped-down and upbeat than the previous few – almost more of a return to the simple funky style of the first albums, but with a slightly more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(RSD Essentials pressing – on neon orange colored vinyl. Quantities strictly limited!)

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✨✧ Sly & The Family StoneLife (white cover) ... LP
Epic, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Killer work from Sly & The Family Stone – hard-grooving, fast-funking, and really setting the scene for countless groups to come! The album's a messed-up funky party, with plenty of short little tracks that have a mix of funk, soul, and rock – perfect for the crossover crowd from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Sly & The Family StoneLive At The Fillmore East (180 gram pressing) ... LP
Epic/Legacy, 1968. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Stunning sounds from Sly & The Family Stone – a searing live performance from 1968, and one that appears here for the first time ever! The music is wonderful – harder, heavier, and even funkier than some of the group's famous records from the period – and that's saying a heck ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Sly & The Family StoneSly & The Family Stone Greatest Hits ... LP
Epic, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... $6.99
Almost a "greatest hits" of greatest hits albums – one of those collections that almost sold more copies than all the full albums by the artist – forever earning Sly & The Family Stone a place in record collections around the globe! All the hits are here, laid out back to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s blue label pressing in a barcode cover. Vinyl plays with a click during "Everyday People". Cover has light wear.)

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Sly & The Family StoneSmall Talk ... LP
Epic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Sly's still doing pretty nice for himself in 1974 – with a sound that's perhaps a bit warmer than on the early records, but still nice and soulful – and peppered with a good dose of funk! The groove is really great on the set – bubbling with a more "deep down" feel than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original orange label pressing. Includes the folded insert.)

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✨✧ Sly & The Family StoneStand! ... LP
Epic, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Hard to find a stronger early album by Sly – as this one has him still funking hard, but also getting his soul bag together a bit more, hitting some really righteous vibes that mix together politics and partying in an incredibly seductive way. The album's filled with anthemic numbers like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and is lightly bent at the edges. Labels have ink stamps.)

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✨✧ Sly & The Family StoneTen Years Too Soon ... LP
Epic, 1979. Near Mint- ... $8.99
An odd little album in which Sly's classic funky tunes are remixed and extended by John Luongo – ostensibly for play on the dancefloors of the late 70s. Unlike recent remix projects, this one keeps most of the original song intact, and the real changes are in added rhythmic elements – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)

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✨✧ Sly & The Family StoneThere's A Riot Goin' On ... LP
Epic, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album from Sly and crew – moving way past the straight funk approach of earlier records, into a complicated crossover soul style that's filled with warmth and righteousness. Despite the political tone implied by the "riot" in the title and the co-option of the American ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Sly & The Family StoneThere's A Riot Goin' On ... LP
Epic, 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album from Sly and crew – moving way past the straight funk approach of earlier records, into a complicated crossover soul style that's filled with warmth and righteousness! Despite the political tone implied by the "riot" in the title and the co-option of the American ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Staple SingersAmen! ... LP
Epic, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A righteous early classic from The Staple Singers – a record that rings out with a spiritual note in the title, but one that also covers a whole host of social issues with its power too! The music has that sublime blend that the group perfected right from the start – almost a secret ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Staple SingersPray On ... LP
Epic, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
Rootsy material recorded for Epic in the 60s, before the group went over to Stax and started cutting secular soul! These sides are much more in a traditional gospel quartet mode – but the group's powerful vocals and strongly soulful approach makes the tracks rock with the strength of some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing – nice and clean. Cover has two light pieces of tape, but is nice overall.)

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✨✧ Staple SingersWhy ... LP
Epic, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A record that begins with a question, and follows through with a sublime mix of social politics and spiritual energy! Pops Staples asserts himself a bit more than before with his songwriting here – including the title classic "Why (Am I Treated So Bad)", which went onto become one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing, matrix ending 1C. Cover has a small split on the bottom and a fewsmall stains on the back.)

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SweetbackSweetback ... LP
Epic, 1996. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $25.99 26.98
One of those records that kind of snuck under the radar at the time – but which has gone onto become a crucial part of soul music from the 90s, and a record that's one of the blueprints for the neo soul generation to come! Sweetback are a trio of musicians who provided important backing for ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First-ever proper vinyl release!)

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✨✧ Luther VandrossForever For Always For Love ... LP
Epic, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Better Love", "Promise Me", "She Loves Me Back", "Once You Know How", "Bad Boy/Having A Party", and "Since I Lost My Baby". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)

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✨✧ Luther VandrossNever Too Much ... LP
Epic, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
You can never get too much Luther Vandross! Never Too Much is his debut album for Epic, and even here in the early 80s, a time when things were getting a little too glossy in a lot of the major label soul sessions, Luther skips it nice and truly soulful here, and managed to ride that realness to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)

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✨✧ Luther VandrossNight I Fell In Love ... LP
Epic, 1985. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Til My Baby Comes Home", "Creepin", "Other Side Of The World", "It's Over Now", and "If Only For One Night". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light surface wear and rounded corners.)

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Wild CherryElectrified Funk ... LP
Epic/Sweet City, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
It's a year after Wild Cherry's big hit, but the group are still very much in similar territory – working the bass with a heavy crossover dancefloor appeal – and serving up tunes that are compressed perfectly for the AM airwaves! There's a clear nod here to the sunshine sound of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Wild CherryWild Cherry ... LP
Epic/Sweet City, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Wild Cherry may have been one-hit wonders – but MAN, what a hit! At the time of release, "Play That Funky Music" was seen as a joke on the disco movement – but all these many years later, a quick dip into this self-titled album will show you that Wild Cherry were actually the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Jackie WilsonJackie Wilson Story Vol 2 ... LP
Brunswick/Epic, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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(Mid 80s issue. Cover has a partially unglued seam, light wear, and a promo stamp.)

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✨✧ VariousOkeh Jazz ... LP
Okeh/Epic, 1950s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
An excellent collection of obscure jazz and R&B instrumental sides from the great Okeh label of the 50s – including some excellent stormers from Chicago! Little Johnny Griffin checks in with "For Dancers Only", "Flyin Home", and "Chicago Riffin", and the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, ring wear, and a promo stamp.)

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VariousOkeh Rhythm & Blues ... LP
Okeh/Epic, Mid 50s/1982. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Essential 2LP set of rare R&B material from the legendary Okeh label – known to many as one of the 50's best labels for the genre! Sure, you'll find a few hits on here – like Screamin Jay Hawkins' "I Put A Spell On Your" – but the real nice bits are the obscurer ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
 
 



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