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Art Of Noise —
Into Battle With The Art Of Noise ... LP 
ZTT/Island, 1983. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic stuff – and still sounding pretty fresh today! This is the first e.p. of tracks from Art of Noise, a groundbreaking set of sound collage tracks that mixes samples, beats, and dada instrumentation into a groove that definitely set the tone for the next 10 years. The record includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small rip on the opening and light surface wear.)
Art Of Noise —
Moments In Love (7:00, 4:40)/Island/ZTT, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
It's hard to imagine a more exciting single from the early 80s – as both sides of this one completely changed our way of listening to music, and set the tone for a generation of sounds to come. "Moments In Love" is that breathy slow stepper, presented here in long and short ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a ZTT sleeve.)
Automatic Man —
Automatic Man ... LP Island, 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A masterpiece of mid 70s jazz rock – from an obscure combo that features work by fusion legend Todd Cochrane Bayete! Bayete recorded two wonderful albums for Prestige before this set – and although the record has him moving into a much more rock-based style than on his fusion sessions, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Embossed cover has a cut corner, and staining, wear & peeling on the lower corner.)
Automatic Man —
Visitors ... LP Island, 1977. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Later work by a group fronted by fusion keyboard maestro Bayete – known most to Dusty Groove customers for his two classic albums on Prestige, both of them Herbie-esque soulful explorations. Some of that fusion feel is still here on this set – which is a mixture of smooth soul, rock ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl plays with a click on the first track of each side. Cover has ring wear.)
Axiom Funk —
Funkcronomicon ... CD 
Island, 1995. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Wally Badarou —
Echoes ... LP Island, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A tough record to peg – but a great one too! Wally Badarou plays a range of spacey keyboards that include synclavier, mini moog, and prophet 5 – all over some beats that are a mix of electro and Carribean rhythms – in a style that's part jazzy, part new agey, and part 80s groove! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bootsy's Rubber Band —
Jungle Bass (jungle one/4th & Broadway/Island, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
4 track EP. CD
Betty Davis —
Nasty Gal ... CD Island/Light In The Attic, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
The biggest-label release ever cut by 70s funk legend Betty Davis – but a set that's every bit as hard and heavy as the indie dates that preceded it! Davis is at the top of her form here – bad-stepping amidst the heavy drums and freaked-out guitars that easily made her one of the ... read more CD
Betty Davis —
Nasty Gal (pink yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP Island/Light In The Attic, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The biggest-label release ever cut by 70s funk legend Betty Davis – but a set that's every bit as hard and heavy as the indie dates that preceded it! Davis is at the top of her form here – bad-stepping amidst the heavy drums and freaked-out guitars that easily made her one of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Manu Dibango —
Afrovision ... LP Island, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A funky gem from reedman Manu Dibango – a set recorded hot on the heels of his huge Soul Makossa hit, and done with a similar blend of African roots and 70s funk! The main focus here is on the instrumentation – not just Manu's saxophone lines, but also some great keyboards too – ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Will Downing —
Dream Fulfilled ... LP Island, 1991. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the best ever albums from maestro Will Downing – a smooth rolling, impeccably arranged gem of an album from the early 90s – with a timeless sound that's as fresh and breezy as ever! The production is immaculate, without losing any of the warmth and emotion – a clean ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Includes "Rage Hard", "Warriors of the Wasteland", and "Watching the Wildlife". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Frankie Goes To Hollywood —
Relax (sex mix, orig)/ZTT/Island, 1983. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
With the hard to find "Sex Mix". 12-inch, Vinyl record
ZTT/Island, 1984. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $13.99
Arguably one of the greatest concept albums of the 80s – and the only really strong full length album cut by Frankie Goes To Hollywood! At the time of the set, the group was riding high on the success and controversy of their singles "Relax" and "Two Tribes" – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has light wear.)
Frankie Goes To Hollywood —
Welcome To the Pleasuredome ... CD ZTT/Island, 1984. Used ... Out Of Stock
Arguably one of the greatest concept albums of the 80s – and the only really strong full length album cut by Frankie Goes To Hollywood! At the time of the set, the group was riding high on the success and controversy of their singles "Relax" and "Two Tribes" – but ... read more CD
Gibson Brothers —
Cuba ... LP Island, 1978. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Island's ventures into the disco realm, where they took one of their Carribbean acts and married them to modern disco-fied production. The combination's a winner here, and leans much more heavily on the disco side, with some occasional salsa sounding elements peeking through the slick ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a trace of a sticker.)
Island, 1982. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Gwen Guthrie's first album for Island Records – a unique little soul set from the early 80s, recorded in Nassau with backing from Sly & Robbie – in a groove that's totally great! The rhythms here are really at the heart of the set – not in a way that eclipses Gwen's vocals, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Gwen Guthrie —
Portrait (with bonus tracks) ... CD Island/PTG (Netherlands), 1983. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Early work from Gwen Guthrie – produced by Sly & Robbie, but with a sweet modern soul sound that's got a lot less of their influence than you'd guess! The sound is much more New York than Jamaica – and that's probably due to some great instrumental backing on keyboards by the likes ... read more CD
Hi-Tension —
Hi-Tension ... LP Island, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A sweet set from the early years of the UK funk scene – the smoking debut from Hi Tension, and a set that's filled with sharp numbers throughout! There's a strong jazzy undercurrent to the music – a bit like some of the sounds you might hear from the Fantasy Records scene – no ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Mid 90s Isleys – with some songs written by Angela Winbush, who also produces – as does R Kelly on a few numbers too! Includes "Floatin On Your Love", 'Whenever You're Ready", "Let's Get Intimate", their cover of Simply Red's "Holding Back The Years" ... read more CD
(Out of print, CRC pressing.)
Miles Jaye —
Miles ... LP Island, 1987. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Miles Jaye once played the cop in the Village People, but don't hold that against him – because by the time of this debut set, he'd really crafted his style as a soul singer – which makes the record a key part of a new trend in male soul for the late 80s! Jaye's got a cool, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Miles Jaye —
Miles ... CD Island/Universal (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Miles Jaye once played the cop in the Village People, but don't hold that against him – because by the time of this debut set, he'd really crafted his style as a soul singer – which makes the record a key part of a new trend in male soul for the late 80s! Jaye's got a cool, ... read more CD
Elton John —
Complete Thom Bell Sessions (180 gram pressing) ... LP MCA/Island, 1979. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Philadelphia Freedom from Elton John – a trio of tracks recorded with legendary Philly Soul producer Thom Bell, all with a Sigma Sound vibe that's quite different than most of John's other work at the time! In fact, although these tracks were recorded right at the height of the disco era, ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
A classic disco stormer from Grace Jones – recorded at Sigma Sound with a real Philly groove, thanks to arrangements from John Monster Davis – and produced with a full, soaring sound from the legendary Tom Moulton! The set may well be Grace's true club classic from the late 70s – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light ring & edge wear.)
Grace Jones —
Fame (edit)/Island, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Grace Jones —
Living My Life ... LP Island, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Grace Jones' best albums – recorded at a point when she was really beginning to stretch the boundaries of club music, crossing over with the early 80s post-punk/post-disco crowd through a melange of sounds that was all her own. The oveblown diva mode of her disco years is gone by this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original UK blue label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is bent a bit at the edges, with a small tear at the opening, and minor blemishes in back.)
Grace Jones —
Living My Life ... CD Island, 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Grace Jones' best albums – recorded at a point when she was really beginning to stretch the boundaries of club music, crossing over with the early 80s post-punk/post-disco crowd through a melange of sounds that was all her own. The oveblown diva mode of her disco years is gone by this ... read more CD
Grace Jones —
Muse ... LP Island, 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Grace Jones – still riding high on a disco wave here, but also finding her own space and sound too! The mighty Tom Moulton produced, ensuring some great sound for the set – and arrangements are by Thor Baldursson and John Davis, both of whom bring in nice sense of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Grace Jones —
Nightclubbing ... LP Island, 1981. Very Good ... $14.99
One of our favorite albums ever from Grace Jones – a record that has her shedding some of the disco excesses of earlier years, and moving into a great blend of sounds that really showcases the energy of the New York scene from which she sprang! The album was recorded in Nassau, with help ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has promo and hype stickers, light ringwear, edge wear, bent a bit at the corners and front panel, and is bumped at the top right corner.)
Grace Jones —
Nightclubbing ... CD Island, 1981. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums ever from Grace Jones – a record that has her shedding some of the disco excesses of earlier years, and moving into a great blend of sounds that really showcases the energy of the New York scene from which she sprang! The album was recorded in Nassau, with help ... read more CD
Also available Nightclubbing ... LP 14.99(Out of print.)
Grace Jones —
Portfolio ... LP Island, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A landmark little record from Grace Jones – a set that started off as one of those "hey, let's see if this model can sing" sort of records – but which has gone onto become an enduring classic! Most of the tunes are older ones, but they're remade with a soaring Sigma Sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing – A nice copy.)
Grace Jones —
Private Life – The Compass Point Sessions ... CD Chronicles/Island, Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Grace Jones —
Slave To The Rhythm ... LP Island, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Pretty nice later work from Grace! Although we prefer the percolating disco meets reggae records Grace Jones cut with Sly & Robbie to this later effort – but there's no denying that on a couple of numbers she really clicks with producer Trevor Horn's slick sheen. With "Ladies & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly bent at the top and bottom seams.)
Grace Jones —
Slave To The Rhythm ... CD Island, 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pretty nice later work from Grace! Although we prefer the percolating disco meets reggae records Grace Jones cut with Sly & Robbie to this later effort – but there's no denying that on a couple of numbers she really clicks with producer Trevor Horn's slick sheen. With "Ladies & ... read more CD
Grace Jones —
Warm Leatherette ... LP Island, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album from Grace Jones – and a record that has her shedding some of her fuller styles from the disco years, and moving into some of the darker, colder grooves we always love the best! The title track is reason alone to buy the record – a remake of The Normal's "Warm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island/BBE (UK), 1976. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $24.99 39.99
A really funky set from the UK scene of the 70s – an album that mixes West African roots with some of the hipper elements going on in London at the time – a city where Remi Kabaka had been lending his talents to a variety of different records over the years! The set was issued by ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Remi Kabaka —
Son Of Africa ... CD Island/BBE (UK), 1976. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really funky set from the UK scene of the 70s – an album that mixes West African roots with some of the hipper elements going on in London at the time – a city where Remi Kabaka had been lending his talents to a variety of different records over the years! The set was issued by ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Also available Son Of Africa ... LP 24.99
Island/Rainman, 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $6.99 27.99
The second album from Kid Creole & The Coconuts – a mad mix of grooves with a very unique style! The album follows August Darnell's pattern of blending 20s retro styles with early 80s dancefloor trends, touched with elements of the exotic – in keeping with the record's title – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Meters —
Cissy Strut – Best Of The Meters (Island pressing) ... LP Island, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Island compilation of some of the Meter's best sides for the Josie label, including such rare funk goodies as "Tippi Toes", "Live Wire", "Chicken Strut", "Ride Your Pony", "Cissy Strut", "Funky Miracle", "Sophisticated Cissy", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Osibisa —
Welcome Home ... LP Island, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Later material from Osibisa, who have lost some of their harder Afro-Funk edge, and are working here more as an ensemble funk outfit, with a sound that's similar to some of the bigger American groups of the time. Titles include "Do It (Like It Is)", "Uhuru", "Sunshine ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island, 1980. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Island, 1975. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Robert Palmer —
Sneakin Sally Through The Alley ... LP Island, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Robert Palmer —
Some People Can Do What They Like ... LP Island, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Mica Paris —
So Good ... CD Island/4th & Broadway (UK), 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
A huge moment in British soul – the debut album from Mica Paris, and a set that broke almost as big on our side of the Atlantic as it did in the UK! Mica's got a wonderful vocal style here – a bit cooler and classier than some of her contemporaries – maybe even in the territory ... read more CD
Mica Paris —
So Good (deluxe edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Island/Cherry Pop (UK), 1989. New Copy 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A huge moment in British soul – the debut album from Mica Paris, and a set that broke almost as big on our side of the Atlantic as it did in the UK! Mica's got a wonderful vocal style here – a bit cooler and classier than some of her contemporaries – maybe even in the territory ... read more CD
Island, 1993. Used ... $6.99
The second album from Mica Paris – an crisp, effervescent modern soul effort from 1993! The album features production on the better tracks by Narada Michael Walden & Ron Templeton – a mix of sleek, club friendly soul and some ballads! The second track "I Wanna Hold On To ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jess Roden —
Player Not The Game ... LP Island, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The continuing evolution of the great Jess Roden – an lesser-known 70s talent who emerged from the jazz rock scene in the UK at the end of the 60s – but who's working here in a much more sophisticated mode! Jess always had a lot of soul in his style right from the start – that ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
Island, 1976. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover has unglued seams.)
Max Romeo & The Upsetters —
War Ina Babylon ... LP Island/4 Men With Beards, 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A stone 70s classic in the Island Records catalog – proof that although the label was scoring big with some of their superstar acts, they still had a great ear out for groundbreaking reggae material! The mighty Max Romeo works here with Lee Scratch Perry in the studio – who gives him ... (Reggae, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lewis Taylor —
Lewis Taylor (2CD edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Island/Caroline (UK), 1996. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A hell of a classic from UK singer Lewis Taylor – one of the best blue-eyed soul albums recorded in the 90s, and a record that's still years ahead of its time! In a stretch when so many others were putting out fake soul – or breathing heavily on downtempo records – Taylor found a ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Third World —
Journey To Addis ... LP Island, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
It may be commercial reggae, but the strength of the group's version of "Now That We Found Love" really pushed them over the top! That track's the real winner here – a smooth modern soul number with just a slight hint of Kingston, grooving away in a crossover style that we still ... (Reggae, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, in fantastic shape, with inner sleeve and promo stamp.)
Third World —
Now That We Found Love/Island, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest reggae crossover tunes of all time! "Now That We Found Love" is a killer tune written by Gamble & Huff – and redone by Third World in a smooth stepping mode that forges Philly modern with Jamaican rhythms, a perfect blend in this case, and an instant classic! (Reggae, Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
Trouble Funk —
Trouble EP ... LP Island, Mid 1980s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Lots of second chapter classics from this legendary GoGo group – titles that include "Trouble", "Good To Go (rmx)", "Still Smokin (razor mix)", "Woman Of Principle", "Bust Your Bubble Go Go Style", "Drop The Bomb", and "Say ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – R28D 2107.)
Was Not Was —
Tell Me That I'm Dreaming (traditional remixed version, souped-up version)/Ze/Island, 1982. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Before Don Was went on to become a huge hit making producer, he cut a number of tasty post disco tracks, like these two excellent Danceteria style numbers, all three versions with an irresistable Lower East Side 80s groove! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Was Not Was —
Was (Not Was) ... LP Island/Ze, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A classic early album for Ze Records, like other sets on Ze at the time a brilliant blend of funk, punk, rock, and soul – done with a post-P Funk approach to the grooves that puts plenty of bass on the bottoms, and which also flows lots of other interesting instrumentation into the grooves to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Barry White —
Best Of Barry White – The Millennium Collection ... CD Island, 1970s/1980s/1990s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Island, 1976. Near Mint- ... $68.99
A great slice of New Orleans soul from the 70s – a record that replicates the "Indian" culture in the Mardi Gras scene – and which is most notable for featuring work by The Meters as well! The groove here is kind of Meters-styled funk, mixed with some fuller New Orleans mode ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label Island pressing, with black inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
Wild Tchoupitoulas —
Wild Tchoupitoulas ... CD Antilles/Island, 1976. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great slice of New Orleans soul from the 70s – a record that replicates the "Indian" culture in the Mardi Gras scene – and which is most notable for featuring work by The Meters as well! The groove here is kind of Meters-styled funk, mixed with some fuller New Orleans mode ... read more CD
Also available Wild Tchoupitoulas ... LP 68.99(Out of print.)
Island, 1976. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
Featuring performances by Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Earl King, Lee Dorsey, Ernie K Doe, Robert Parker, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Professor Longhair! LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cut corner, 2 Record Set sticker, and price sticker remnants. Shrinkwrap has light wear and a small hole near the bottom.)
Various —
Seize The Beat ... LP Ze/Island, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Excellent compilation of Disco Not Disco style new wave tracks, on the awesome Ze imprint, with a great meeting of downtown new wave and disco sensibilities. 6 tracks in all: material "Busting Out", Was (Not Was) "Wheel Me Out", Christina "Drive My Car", Gichy Dan ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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