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Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!

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Lorez Alexandria — Lorez Sings Pres – A Tribute To Lester Young ... CD

King, Late 50s. Used ... $3.99

A classic album from one of our favorite jazz singers ever – a set that really set a whole new standard for a generation! Even at this early stage, Lorez Alexandria was an amazingly accomplished vocalist – as you'll hear on this excellent selection of tunes from the Lester Young ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD

Lorez Alexandria — This Is Lorez/Lorez Sings Pres ... CD

King/BGP (UK), 1957. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99

Incredible early work from Lorez Alexandria – the kind of albums that instantly set her apart from other singers of the 50s, reissued here properly for the first time in years! On This Is Lorez, the singer is working with sublime small combo backings from the group of pianist King Fleming ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD

Vicki Anderson/Lyn Collins — Message From A Soul Sister/Female Preacher ... CD

King/FF, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock

An obscure reissue that collects some of the best work by James Brown soul sister Vicki Anderson – a heck of a great vocalist, and right up there with Lyn Collins and Marva Whitney for sheer raw soul power! Vicki's work was actually some of the funkiest and most righteous to come out of the ... read more CD

Hank Ballard — Hank Ballard – 24 Hit Tunes ... CD

King, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of those King Records collections that manages to pack a heck of a lot of tunes on a single LP – yet manages to make the whole thing still sound great! The work here is all from the early years of Hank Ballard's career – the kind of hard rocking and R&B tunes that first brought ... read more CD

Hank Ballard — Hank Ballard's Biggest Hits ... LP

King, Late 50s/Early 60s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock

A pretty strong overview of Hank's fiercer R&B tunes for King Records – most of them cut at the end of the 50s, with that mean and lean style that actually could make Hank sound pretty darn scary! Titles include "It's Love Baby", "Sugaree", "Annie Had A Baby" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Hank Ballard — Sexy Ways – The Best Of Hank Ballard & The Midnighters ... CD

King/Rhino, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $6.99

Sexy is right! Hank may have been a half-pint wonder, but he had a voice that was like no other – high and raspy, but with a fierce growl that made you instantly take notice. Plus, his thuggish aproach to vocals really put a bit into the vicious R&B tunes that he cut with The ... read more CD

(Out of print.)

Hank Ballard & The Midnighters — All 20 Of Their Chart Hits – 1953 to 1962 ... CD

King, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock

... CD

Hank Ballard & The Midnighters — Their Greatest Jukebox Hits (jukebox cover) ... LP

King, 1950s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

A classic set of hard rockin R&B from Hank Ballard and the legendary Midnighters – as raw a batch of vocal group tracks you'd be hard pressed to find! The album features plenty of tunes from their "Annie" cycle of songs – including "Work With Me Annie", "Ann ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Hank Ballard & The Midnighters — Unwind Yourself – The King Recordings 1964 to 1967 ... CD

King/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99

Some of our favorite work ever from the legendary Hank Ballard – a key figure in early R&B, and a singer who cut some big hits with his group The Midnighters – but one who also continued to do some wonderful work for King Records long after his hits – most of which is included ... read more CD

Charles Brown — Great Charles Brown That Will Grip Your Heart ... LP

King, Early 1960s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A great comeback album from this postwar legend – with titles that include "Lucky Dreamer", "Too Fine For Crying", "I Don't Want Your Rambling Letters", "Come Home", "Blow Out All The Candles", "If You Don't Believe I'm Crying Take A Look ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Black label King pressing – a nice copy! Cover has some light wear, but no splits.)

James Brown — Ain't It Funky ... LP

King, 1970. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

A killer from James Brown – and one of his best instrumental albums of the King years! The record has James working with the pre-JBs James Brown Band – a tight assemblage of players who really know how to craft an off-kilter groove. The guitar's popping on the beat here as much as the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Original pressing. Vinyl has a mark that clicks on the first track – but rest of record is in beautiful condition, as is cover. Cover has a small cutout mark.)

James Brown — Christmas Songs ... CD

King/Universal (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

One of the few rare Christmas albums that James Brown recorded in the 60s – all really wonderful, really memorable records that go way past the usual Holiday fare! Sure, there's a few sentimental tracks that have the familiar spirit of the holiday, but there's also some funky moments too ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more CD

James Brown — Cold Sweat ... LP

King, 1967. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A stone classic from Brother James – a wonderful 60s album that not only includes the incredible title track – one of James' best groovers from the time – but a set that also showcases his talents in so many other styles too! There's a few wonderful ballads – but completely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Black label crown logo pressing with deep groove. Vinyl is clean, with light marks. Cover is nice.)

James Brown — Cold Sweat (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD

King (Japan), 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock

James Brown — Excitement – Mr Dynamite ... LP

King, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

A darn hard to find album by James – one with a tight soulful R&B groove that just about never lets up! Even on these early albums, James had a great raw sound, with a kind of funk that wasn't his trademark 70s sound, but which is still nice and tasty. Titles include "Shout & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

James Brown — Funky Christmas ... CD

King/Universal, Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Excellent funky Christmas – essential for any soulful holiday celebration! Not everyone knows it, but James Brown cut a fair number of Christmas albums during the 60s – thre albums, and a bunch of singles to be exact! They're all super-rare, but this great collection brings together ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more CD

James Brown — Gettin' Down To It ... LP

King, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A great little album by James Brown – and very different than his other work! He cut this one with the groovy Dee Felice Trio – a jazz-based combo that he recorded on their own for King, on another very rare, very excellent record. The band's in similar form here, although not ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

James Brown — Hey America ... CD

Polydor/Elemental (Spain), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

A really fantastic album from James Brown – and an unusual one, too – as it was only ever issued overseas back in the early 70s! The album's got a title that's similar to one of James' Christmas albums, but it's a completely different record – kind of a condensation of some of ... read more CD

James Brown — Hey America – Christmas ... CD

King/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

The last, and most obscure of James Brown's Christmas albums of the King years – and quite possibly the hippest too! Given that James is shouting "Hey America" in the title, he's clearly going for a righteous and semi-political tone on the set – singing Holiday tunes, but ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more CD

James Brown — I Got You (I Feel Good) ... CD

King/Universal (Japan), 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock

Quite possibly THE James Brown album of the mid 60s – a solid set of hard-grooving tracks, based around the monster title hit "I Got You (I Feel Good)"! The tune's one of those numbers that has been used a gajillion times over the years in commercials and promos – but which ... read more CD

James Brown — It's a Man's Man's Man's World ... LP

King, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

James Brown, proud and loud – a smoking 60s album that provides a great link between his earlier styles and his freer roots – with a brilliant blend of funk, soul, and a touch of raw R&B! Given the power of The Godfather at this point, there's no denying that even the older cuts ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

James Brown — It's A Mother ... LP

King, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

A definite mother from James Brown – the kind of all-funky album that few of his contemporaries could ever hope to match! If you've ever doubted the sheer raw power of James at the end of the 60s, the first few notes of this one will definitely make you a convert – and the stretched-out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

James Brown — It's A New Day – Let A Man Come In ... CD

King/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99

Further genius from James Brown at the start of the 70s – a record that's starting to show some of the more open-ended grooves he'd explore with the JBs on their own albums – longer, stretched-out tracks that are way more than simple funk and soul! There's a sense of freewheeling ... read more CD

(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)

James Brown — It's A New Day – Let A Man Come In ... LP

King, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

(Original pressing! Vinyl is great, but has a very short click on side two. Cover has two small marker spots, but is nice overall – no splits.)

Also available It's A New Day – Let A Man Come In ... CD 10.99

James Brown — James Brown Plays Nothing But Soul ... LP

King, 1968. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

A killer James Brown instrumental album – one that's very heavy on keyboards, supplied by the good folks at Vox – and which features much longer tracks than on some of the Smash Records instrumental albums from the mid 60s! The focus here is really on James' work on the keys, instead ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

James Brown — James Brown Sings Raw Soul ... LP

King, 1967. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Raw soul, indeed – a term that could have been coined for James Brown's vocal approach, and which probably makes one of its first appearances here on a record! The album's kind of a grab bag of earlier sides that James recorded for King, but it's a perfect showcase for his amazing sound in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Stereo blue label crown label pressing – nice and clean! Cover has very light wear, and just a hint of splitting on the bottom seam – but is very nice too.)

James Brown — Live At The Apollo ... LP

King, 1963. Near Mint- ... $19.99

A landmark album that forever changed the face of live recordings – and soul music too! As has been told and retold often, King records not only had the genius idea of bringing recording equipment into the Apollo Theater to catch James in a smoking live setting – the sort of show that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(180 gram early 00's reissue. Cover has a tiny top seam split, mild corner bend.)

James Brown — Live At The Apollo (1962) ... CD

Polydor, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock

Also available Live At The Apollo ... LP 19.99

James Brown — Mighty Instrumentals ... LP

King, 1966. Very Good+ ... $48.99

Mighty is right! This tasty batch of non-vocal tracks is darn hard to find, and it shows the pre-JBs James Brown group playing with a raw raw raw soul groove that show how nicely James folded his R&B roots into a 60s soul tradition. Includes lots of obscure ones – like "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Blue label pressing – nice and clean! Cover has light wear, and a bit of splitting on the top seam – but this is a nice copy overall.)

James Brown — Papa's Got A Brand New Bag ... LP

King, 1965. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Here's where things really started getting interesting for James Brown! The album was issued right around the same time as James' single "Out Of Sight" on Smash – and like that track, "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" was one of the first to use that "instruments on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Black label mono pressing – a really nice copy! Cover has just a tiny bit of splitting on the bottom seam, but is great too.)

James Brown — Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD

King/Universal (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock

James Brown — Please Please Please ... LP

King, 1959. Fair ... Out Of Stock

An incredible early album from James Brown – featuring 16 raw R&B tracks culled from his early years at King – and virtually the blueprint for so many other great things to follow! "Please Please Please" was James' first big hit – and as you probably already know, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

James Brown — Popcorn ... LP

King, 1969. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock

A tremendous turning point in the career of James Brown – and an album that points the way strongly to the even deeper funk of the 70s! The album's a hard-wailing batch of instrumental tracks played by the legendary James Brown Band of the late 60s – the pre-JBs ensemble that's gone ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

James Brown — Sex Machine ... LP

King, 1970. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

James Brown cooking it live – recorded (as the cover says) "at home in Augusta, Georgia with his bad self"! The groove here is a nice extension of earlier Apollo modes – one that shows the increasing funkiness of the James Brown Band, captured with a raw power that few other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Black label Starday-King pressing – a nice copy! Cover has some very light wear in the corners, but is quite nice too.)

James Brown — Sho Is Funky Down Here ... LP

King, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

A legendary bit of fuzzy funk from James Brown – an important collaboration with the mighty Dave Matthews, who brings a more tripped-out feel to the record than some of James' other King sessions of the time! Matthews adds in lots of psych-influenced guitar – used very different than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Original black label King pressing! Cover has a small cutout hole, some light wear, and a small bit of seam splitting. Vinyl is nice.)

Also available Sho Is Funky Down Here ... CD 6.99

James Brown — Soul On Top ... LP

King, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99

A different James Brown album – but a nice one! James doesn't sing soul, so much as jazz – in front of large backings by Louis Bellson, with arrangements by Oliver Nelson that are in his best 60s soul mode – and which give the album a very very groovy feel overall! The record's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Black and orange label stereo pressing. Cover has some light wear, cutout hole.)

Also available Soul On Top (with bonus track) ... CD 6.99

James Brown — Soul On Top (180 gram pressing) ... LP

King/Universal, 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock

Also available
Soul On Top ... LP 24.99
Soul On Top (with bonus track) ... CD 6.99

James Brown — Soul On Top (with bonus track) ... CD

King/Verve, 1970. Used ... $6.99

(2004 pressing.)

Also available Soul On Top ... LP 24.99

James Brown — Soulful Christmas (LP sleeve edition) ... CD

King/LMLR, 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

James Brown recorded a few different Christmas records back in the 60s – but this stunner may well be the best of the bunch – a killer record that not only fills the need for James Brown Holiday tunes, but which also more than lives up to his non-Christmas gems for King Records too! ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more CD

James Brown — Super Bad ... LP

King, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Super Bad is right! This is hard-hitting funky James – from the badass cover right down to the extended tracks on the record, which point the way towards the hard live jamming of the classic Payback years! Everything wonderful is in place on the set – from the band's grooves at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

James Brown — Think ... CD

King/Polydor, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of James Brown's earliest full albums for King Records – and a set that kicks off with his monstrous reworkin of the tune "Think" – originally recorded by the Five Royales, but recast here by James as the blueprint for all the funky goodness in years to come! That track ... read more CD

James Brown & Others — Jump Around ... LP

King, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $48.99

A slammin' set of heavy R&B numbers from James Brown – combined in here with some other nice tracks from King Records artists of the time! The set almost has the same feeling as some of the James Brown Show albums – in that James is presented with other hard-hitting artists of his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Black label King pressing – a nice copy!)

Roy Brown — Good Rocking Tonight – The Best Of Roy Brown ... CD

King/Rhino, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Although Roy Brown had a slightly softer edge than some of his King R&B contemporaries – he could definitely rock and wail when he wanted to, as you'll hear on this CD! The folks at Rhino have done a good job of digging through Roy's work at King, pulling together 18 tracks that have a ... read more CD

(Out of print and sealed.)

Roy Brown — Original Blues, Greatest Hits ... CD

King, Late 1940s/Early 1950s. Used ... $3.99

... CD

(Out of print.)

Roy Brown & Wynonie Harris — Battle Of The Blues ... CD

King, Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Killer 50's R&B – of the sort that will blow your mind if you never knew that the music could get this raunchy! Wynonie Harris' material alone is worth the price of the album – as it includes insane drunken hard-loving tracks like "Bloodshot Eyes", "Loving ... read more CD

Bobby Byrd — I Need Help ... LP

King, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

The stunning only album ever from the great Bobby Byrd – known to many as a longtime associate of James Brown, and finally getting his chance to shine here in the spotlight! Bobby was in the game before James, and always continued to change his groove in all the right ways with The Godfather ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Bill Doggett — Gon' Doggett ... LP

King/Charly (UK), Late 1950s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Killer Hammond soul from one of the all-time greats – a smoking set of gems from his big years on King Records! Most numbers feature the legendary combo with Billy Butler on guitar and Clifford Scott on tenor – but there's also some nice instrumental variation too. Titles include ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Bill Doggett — Honky Tonk Popcorn (with bonus tracks) ... CD

King/BGP (UK), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Funky funky Hammond – a rare late 60s album from organist Bill Doggett, done with some help from James Brown – and a set that's unlike anything Doggett ever recorded before – or since! There's a blasting groove to the record right from the start – thanks to help from The ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD

Champion Jack Dupree — Sings The Blues ... CD

King/Gusto, Early 50s. New Copy ... $3.99 9.99

Early King Records material by Champion Jack Dupree – a hell of a pianist, and a heck of a great singer too – working almost as a raconteur on some of the best songs on this collection! The music has deep roots in New Orleans, where Jack must have really honed his piano skills – ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD

Dee Felice Trio — In Heat (with bonus tracks) ... CD

King/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

A killer album of soul jazz piano instrumentals – produced by James Brown! The Dee Felice Trio were a groovy combo from Cincinnati, and James Brown took a shine to them at some point in the late 60s. They backed James on one record, but their big moment was this album – which had ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD

5 Royales — Five Royales ... CD

King, Late 50s. New Copy ... $3.99 9.99

A stone killer from the legendary 5 Royales – one of the greatest groups to ever record for King Records in the 50s, and a key force in helping move things forward from doo wop to soul! The balance between Lowman Pauling's lead and the harmonies is amazing – a big inspiration on the ... read more CD

5 Royales — Five Royales – The Roots Of Soul ... LP

King/Charly (UK), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

One of the greatest R&B vocal groups of the 50s, featuring singer Lowman Pauling, who was a huge influence on James Brown! The tracks all have a great hard-edged sound, with little of the schmaltz that can sometimes date these songs a bit too much. The material is very rootsy soul stuff ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

5 Royales — It's Hard But It's Fair – The King Hits & Rarities ... CD

King/Ace (UK), Mid 50s-Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock

26 songs. CD

5 Royales — Monkey Hips & Rice – The 5 Royales Anthology ... CD

King/Rhino, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99

With 41 tracks including "Help Me Somebody", "Thirty Second Lover", "I Like It Like That", "School Girl", "Right Around The Corner", "Miracle Of Love", "Messin' Up", and "I'd Better Make A Move". CD

Wynonie Harris — Bloodshot Eyes – The Best of Wynonie Harris ... CD

King/Rhino, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Some of the best R&B you could ever buy! Wynonie Harris was one of the all-time greats – a raw, raunchy, hard-rockin singer who was getting into more trouble with the law, ladies, and booze than most 70s rock groups combined! Wynonie's songs for King are the stuff that kick-started rock ... read more CD

Wynonie Harris — Good Rockin Blues ... LP

King, Early 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

... LP, Vinyl record album

(Stereo blue label King pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, minor seams splits, and a few corner bends.)

Wynonie Harris — Good Rocking Tonight ... CD

King/Charly (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Killer King Records material from Wynonie Brown – 20 raunchy R&B numbers that were crucial to the invention of rock & roll! CD

Wynonie Harris & Roy Brown — Battle Of The Blues Vol 2 ... CD

King, Mid 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

The battle here is almost no contest – given that both singers come out on top! The set's a classic in the Harris/Brown "battle" records for King – and includes a side each of amazing R&B vocal numbers by the singers – some really hard-edged stuff that's really at ... read more CD

Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalo — Okinawa ... CD

King (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

A groovy little record from the Count Buffalos group – an ensemble we know mostly for their heavier funk of the early 70s and late 60s – but who here step out in a clubbier mode with some sweet touches of disco! The group's still a jazz one at its core – but they've also added in ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD

Freddie King — Complete King & Federal Singles ... CD

King/Real Gone, Early 60s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock

Smoking early work from the legendary Freddie King – most of it recorded during years he had a strong connection to the Chicago electric blues scene, where he really honed his craft to perfection! The work here is definitely blues, but King's vocals bring a soulful inflection to the songs ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Freddy King — Let's Hide Away & Dance Away With Freddy King ... CD

King, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Killer early material from Freddy King – a blues album, but one that's also got a strong resonance with instrumental soul and early funk! The record is "Strictly Instrumental" – as the cover says – and a nice batch of short bluesy groovers that feature Freddy's great ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD

Little Esther (Esther Phillips) — Bad Baad Girl ... LP

King/Charly (UK), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99

A really wonderful collection of early work from the great Esther Phillips – different than her later material for Atlantic and Kudu Records – as it was done in a raw R&B style for the mighty King Records! 16 tracks in all – and detailed notes on the material, too! LP, Vinyl record album

(Mid 80s issue. Cover has light wear and aging.)

Little Willie John — Complete Hit Singles – A's & B's ... CD

King/Real Gone, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99

Amazing sounds from one of the all-time greats – the legendary Little Willie John – not only a key inspiration to James Brown, but one of the formative forces in soul music at the start of the 60s! The material here was cut by King Records at the height of its R&B years, but it ... read more CD

(Out of print.)

Little Willie John — Complete R&B Hit Singles (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP

King/Real Gone, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Little Willie John — Fever – The Best Of Little Willie John ... CD

King/Rhino, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock

James Brown's always cited Little Willie John as one of his biggest vocal influences – and on this CD, you'll definitely hear why! In a world of R&B shouters and screamers, Willie had a talent for subtle soul that was quite unique. He still had as much vocal power as some of his ... read more CD

Little Willie John — Little Willie John ... CD

King, Late 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock

... CD

Little Willie John — Talk To Me ... LP

King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $24.99

Beautiful work from one of the greatest R&B vocalists ever! Willie sounds wonderful on tracks that include "Talk To Me Talk To Me", "Uh Uh Baby", "Drive Me Home", "Tell It Like It Is", "Person To Person", "Until You Do", and "I'll ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(70s white label Power Pak pressing. Cover has light wear.)

Hank Marr — Greasy Spoon ... LP

King, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Wailing organ jazz from the great Hank Marr – and possibly his greatest album! The record's got a very strong jazz feel – without as much as the R&B of some of Marr's other albums on King – and the tracks are a well-composed batch of originals that capture all the excitement ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Original pressing – in great shape. Cover has a cutout hole, but no splits – very nice.)

Esther Phillips — Performance (Japanese pressing) ... CD

Kudu/King (Japan), 1974. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Not a live album – as you might think from the title – but a tight batch of tunes that shows the full funk and soul talents of the legendary Esther Phillips! The album's got a nicely dark undercurrent at times – a sound that's not as smooth as some of Esther's other Kudu albums ... read more CD

(Out of print, 2007 pressing – includes obi!)

Also available Performance ... LP 9.99

Lula Reed — Blue & Moody ... CD

King, 1958. New Copy ... $7.99 9.98

An incredible late 50s set for King by singer Lula Reed – and a pretty unique blend of R&B and bluer and moodier material – but a lot more upbeat than you'd expect from the title! Lula's voice is a genuine vessel for the bluesy material, but it's also light and lovely, and works ... read more CD

Joe Tex — Best Of Joe Tex (King) ... LP

King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $69.99

Very early work from Joe Tex – recorded way before his boogie records of the 70s, and even his country soul classics of the 60s! Yet despite the age of these sides, the Joe Tex vocal approach is very firmly in place – that raspy mode that's undeniably human, and which might be rooted ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Black label pressing – in great shape! Cover has some light aging, and back has a small sticker – but this is a great copy overall.)

Phil Upchurch & Tennyson Stephens — Upchurch & Tennyson (Japanese pressing) ... CD

Kudu/King (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of the most soulful albums ever recorded for the Kudu label – and one of the few full LP releases to feature vocal work by Chicago soul singer Tennyson Stephens! Tennyson's working here with Phil Upchurch, the legendary Chicago guitar player whose talents graced countless soul, jazz, and ... read more CD

Phil Upchurch & Tennyson Stephens — Upchurch & Tennyson (Japanese pressing) ... CD

Kudu/King (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock

(Include obi!)

Billy Ward & The Dominoes — Greatest Hits – Original Blues ... CD

King, 1950s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

... CD

Marva Whitney — It's My Thing ... LP

King, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $29.99

Funky funky female soul! Marva Whitney was one of the greatest singers in the James Brown stable of stars during the late 60s – and she sang with a hard raw style worth of The Godfather himself! Brother James produced and wrote a good part of this classic album – and the record is one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Translucent red vinyl red issue – nice & heavy!)

Also available It's My Thing (expanded edition) ... LP 31.99

Marva Whitney — It's My Thing (expanded edition) ... CD

King/Soul Brother/Passion (UK), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock

A wonderfully expanded version of this classic of funky funky female soul! Marva Whitney was one of the greatest singers in the James Brown stable of stars during the late 60s – and she sang with a hard raw style worth of The Godfather himself! Brother James produced and wrote a good part ... read more CD

(Out of print.)

Also available
It's My Thing ... LP 29.99
It's My Thing (expanded edition) ... LP 31.99

Marva Whitney — It's My Thing (expanded edition) ... LP

King/Soul Brother/Passion (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $31.99 36.99

Also available It's My Thing ... LP 29.99

Jackie Wilson with Billy Ward & The Dominoes — 14 Hits – Vol 3 ... LP

King, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $1.99

... LP, Vinyl record album

(70s white label German Gusto pressing. Cover has light wear.)

Various — 25 Years Of Rhythm & Blues Hits – 16 Artists ... LP

King, 1950s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

Features work by Jack Dupree, Earl Bostic, Roy Brown, Annisteen Allen, Lonnie Johnson, Tiny Bradshaw, and The Dominoes. LP, Vinyl record album

Various — All Star Rock N Roll Revue Vol 2 ... LP

King, Late 1950s. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Not rock n roll, but some great King Records R&B from the 50s – work by Titus Turner, Annie Laurie, Bill Jennings, 5 Royales, Otis Williams & The Charms, James Brown, Hank Ballard, Little Willie John, and others! LP, Vinyl record album

(Black label pressing with deep groove – nice and clean, but vinyl has a click near the end of side one. Cover has lgiht wear, and a bit of splitting on the bottom seam.)

Various — King New Breed Rhythm & Blues Vol 2 – Irrestible R&B Dance Tracks From One Of The Biggest & Baddest Indie Labels Of Them All ... CD

King/Kent (UK), Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock

A long-awaited follow-up to one of our favorite compilations of King Records soul music – a set that does a perfect job of showing the label's strong roots in R&B, and it's important force in 60s soul! The package offers up tracks with a really great sound – definitely the grittier ... read more CD

Various — King Northern Soul Vol 3 ... CD

King/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Rare dancefloor soul on King Records – and another crucial look at a side of the label that's beloved by the most devoted of 60s & 70s soul seekers – but it's deeply overlooked by the mainstream! Volume 3 is the best yet in the series – partly because they're found some ... read more CD

Various — King R&B Box Set (4CD set) ... CD

King, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 4CD + Book ... Out Of Stock

A great package – with 85 vintage singles from King Records, plus some interesting spoken bits by label boss Syd Nathan. 36 page booklet, too! (Funky Compilations, Soul) CD

(Please note this copy is missing the outer box and large booklet – 4 CDs packaged in individual jewel cases and is priced accordingly.)

Various — Original Blues/Risque Blues – My Ding A Ling – Original King Recordings ... CD

King/Gusto, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Raw, raunchy sounds – all pulled together from a time before soul and rock even existed! Most of the work here is from the classic catalog of King Records – a killer imprint in the postwar R&B market, and a company who wasn't afraid to do what it took to make a knockout record! In ... read more CD

Various — Original Blues/Risque Blues – Sixty Minute Man – Original King Recordings ... CD

King/Gusto, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Various — R&B Hipshakers Vol 4 – Bossa Nova & Grits ... CD

King/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1950s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99

A deep deep dig into the vaults of King/Federal Records – initial home to James Brown and a host of other R&B acts in the 50s – lots of whom are featured here! The collection includes many tracks never reissued before – all hand-picked by vintage 45 expert Mr Fine Wine, and ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD

Various — Risque Blues – Keep On Churnin ... CD

King, 1940s/1950s/1960s. New Copy ... $2.99 9.98

Various — Welcome To The Club – Tough Blues & R&B Shuffles From Chicago's West Side ... CD

King/Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99

A great collection of work from the underside of the Chicago recording scene of the 60s – tracks from the rougher, bluesier west side scene of the time! The work on the set comes from the Federal/King catalog, and not from Chicago labels – and most of it was produced by Sonny Thompson, ... read more CD

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Soul

Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!

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