Soul — CDs 
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!
CDs (62) new/used, Vinyl (68) new/used, LPs (57) new/used, 12-inch (11 used), Cassettes (1), All (131)
Polydor (label)
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Roy Ayers —
Everybody Loves The Sunshine ... CD Polydor, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Roy Ayers' biggest albums ever – and also one of his deepest, too! The whole thing's an incredible album of mellow jazzy soul – and it shows Roy at the crossroads, perfecting his earlier funk style with a sweet mellow R&B edge, getting a bit slicker, but still staying on the ... read more CD
Roy Ayers —
Vibrations (Verve originals pressing) ... CD Polydor, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Roy Ayers' greatest albums of the 70s – a set that tightens up the groove from previous Polydor productions, yet still keeps all the soul intact! The record picks up the style begun with the Mystic Voyage album, and pushes it to some slightly tighter territory – a more focused ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson —
Step Into Our Life/Polydor/Robinsongs (UK), 1978/1980. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Talk about a meeting of the minds – a pair of ultra-amazing classics from the team of Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson – back to back in a single set! At the time of Step Into Our Life, Henderson & Ayers were probably the biggest names in the jazz funk business – both with a ... read more CD
James Brown —
20 All Time Greatest Hits! ... CD Polydor, 1960s/1970s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Not a classic from the early years of James Brown – but a later greatest hits package that's gone onto have legendary status – given all the key cuts it includes! Most numbers here are the shorter single versions – and together, they pack a hell of a punch – showing an ... read more CD
James Brown —
50th Anniversary Collection ... CD Polydor/Universal, Late 50s/1960s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Features 50 tracks on two CDs – including "Think", "Try Me", "It's A Man's, Man's, Man's, Man's World", "Prisoner Of Love", "Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud, Pt 1", "Ain't It Funky Now, Pt 1", "Super Bad, Pt 1", and ... read more CD
James Brown —
CD Of JB II – Cold Sweat & Other Soul Classics ... CD Polydor, 1960s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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James Brown —
Dead On The Heavy Funk 1975 to 1983 ... CD Chronicles/Polydor, Mid 70s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Although James' early 70's ouvre is often cited as his best funky stuff, he made some darn nice tracks at the end of the 70's, as this swell 2CD set hopes to prove! The package compiles some of the best work that James did during the disco era – and although a few of the tracks have an ... read more CD
(Sealed copy!)
James Brown —
Foundations Of Funk – A Brand New Bag – 1964 to 1969 ... CD Chronicles/Polydor, 1996. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Killer work from James' late 60s period – the time when he was working with the Pee Wee Ellis/Maceo James Brown Band, and developing some of his most crucial conceptions of funkiness. The 2 CD set is filled with nice extra bits – like extended versions of tracks you might already know, ... read more CD
James Brown —
Funk Power – 1970 – A Brand New Thang ... CD Chronicles/Polydor, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Here you go! Killer material from James' first version of The JBs – starring Bootsy Collins, Bobby Byrd, and Jabo Starks. Includes the 9 minute version of "Super Bad", an unreleased live version of "There Was A Time (I Got To Move)", the 12 minute version of "Soul ... read more CD
James Brown —
Hell ... CD Polydor, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer double-length album from James Brown – a smoking set that stands strongly right next to similar packages like Get On The Good Foot and Payback! The album's a bit different than the latter, in that the tracks are mostly shorter, and there's some mellower cuts too – but they ... read more CD
James Brown —
In The Jungle Groove ... CD Polydor, Early 70s/1986. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Massive – and one of the best James Brown compilations ever, filled with rare and unreleased material! This completely essential set features tracks pulled from James' best years ever – the mighty early 70s, when he was working with the JBs, and laying down tracks that would forever ... read more CD
(Original CD pressing.)
James Brown —
Live At The Apollo (1962) ... CD Polydor, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available Live At The Apollo ... LP 19.99
James Brown —
Live At The Apollo (1962) (remastered & expanded) ... CD Polydor, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available Live At The Apollo ... LP 19.99(2004 pressing.)
Polydor, 1962. Used 2 CD ... $12.99
... CD
(BMG pressing.)
James Brown —
Live At The Apollo Volume II – Deluxe Edition ... CD Polydor/Universal, 1968. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
James Brown's great second album recorded live at the Apollo Theater in Harlem – a set we like even better than the first famous volume – because it's much more stretched-out, harder-hitting, and full of fire! You'd be hard pressed to find a better example of Brown's showmanship on ... read more CD
James Brown —
Love Power Peace – Live At The Olympia Paris 1971 ... CD Polydor, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
A lost treasure from James Brown & The JBs – a vintage live performance from the early 70s, and one that captures the group at the height of their powers! The format here is very similar to the excellent Revolution Of The Mind set – a totally funky, totally righteous live ... read more CD
James Brown —
Make It Funky – The Big Payback 1971 to 1975 ... CD Chronicles/Polydor, Early/Mid 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Killer 2 CD set that focuses on the funky sound of James from the 70s – and which includes great material that was never issued at the time, alternate funky takes, rare singles, and other great bits! There's a wealth of incredible material on here that makes the set essential – even if ... read more CD
James Brown —
Motherlode – Unreleased Original Recordings ... CD Polydor, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever from James Brown – even if it wasn't issued during his classic run of funk records in the early 70s! Yet the material here is all from that time – recorded by Polydor when James and the JBs were completely kicking ass in the studio – turning out ... read more CD
Also available Motherlode – Unreleased Original Recordings ... CD 10.99(Late 80s pressing.)
James Brown —
Motherlode – Unreleased Original Recordings (Expanded & Remastered) ... CD Polydor, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest albums ever from James Brown – even if it wasn't issued during his classic run of funk records in the early 70s! Yet the material here is all from that time – recorded by Polydor when James and the JBs were completely kicking ass in the studio – turning out ... read more CD
(Out of print 2003 BMG direct pressing.)
James Brown —
Payback ... CD Polydor, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
A masterpiece of funky soul – and one of the greatest albums of the early 70s! It all comes together on this one – funk, soul, politics, and production – and the record is still one of the clearest examples of James Brown's genius that you'll ever find! Recorded during the same ... read more CD
James Brown —
Please Please Please ... CD Polydor, 1959. Used ... 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 CD
(Out of print.)
James Brown —
Revolution Of The Mind ... CD Polydor, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
An amazing double-live album that's to concert records what James Brown's Payback was to the sound of studio funk! Like that classic, this is a double-length 2LP set that really has James and the JBs stretching out and doing their thing – working here in a setting that's supposed to be the ... read more CD
James Brown —
Roots Of A Revolution ... CD Polydor, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great collection of 60s work by James – one that goes way past the hits, to show the birth of the funky style that would forever be James' calling card in the 70s! The package starts in the earlier King R&B years – with tracks that are hard and soulful, yet which also have a ... read more CD
(Out of print, slipcover has some edgewear.)
James Brown —
Say It Live & Loud – Live In Dallas 1968 ... CD Polydor, 1968. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An amazing James Brown live set from the crucial year of 1968 – the show that marked the debut of "Say It Loud I'm Black & I'm Proud" – a cut that would become an anthem for much of America in the years to come! The feel here is somewhat similar to Brown's famous Boston ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
James Brown —
Star Time (4CD boxset) ... CD Polydor, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 4 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
72 tracks – and a fantastic overview of the music of James Brown – from the gritty R&B years to his classic moments of 60s soul, to his mindblowing 70s funk and beyond! CD
(Outer box has light wear.)
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
Chakachas —
Jungle Fever ... CD Polydor/Dusty Groove, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
A mad mix of Latin and funky rhythms – a 70s classic from the Belgian group Chakachas! The album's best known for its title hit "Jungle Fever" – an insane cut that features heavy drums, choppy guitar, and a stop/start action that's peppered with sounds of female pleasure! ... read more CD
(Still sealed, on the Dusty Groove label!)
Commodores —
United ... CD Polydor (Japan), 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Land Of The Dreamer", "Serious Love", "Let's Apologize", "You're The Only Woman I Need", and "Goin To The Bank". CD
Cathy Dennis —
Move To This ... CD Polydor, 1990. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Production by Nile Rodgers, Shep Pettibone, & Dancin' Danny D. CD
Gloria Gaynor —
Greatest Hits ... CD Polydor, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes "I Will Survive", "Never Can Say Goodbye", and loads of other classics! CD
Richie Havens —
Mixed Bag ... CD Polydor, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
The genius of Richie Havens at this point is beyond compare – a unique take on the dying folk sound of the 60s, one that infused it with a deeper sense of soul that helped it get new legs in the Woodstock generation – yet which is also heard here before any of the post-hippie cliches ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes —
Royal Rappin's ... CD Polydor/Southbound (UK), 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic update of earlier soul duo modes – served up here by two of the most badass soul singers of the 70s! The album's got the smooth flow of Isaac Hayes' late 70s work – a bit of clubby rhythms at times, some soaring orchestrations at others – all in a mode that opens up ... read more CD
JBs —
Funky Good Time – The Anthology ... CD Polydor, Early 70s. Used 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A killer 2CD set of funky grooves by one of the best backing bands ever! The JBs were James Brown's legendary combo during his monster funk years of the early 70s – and this well-selected compilation brings together 30 rare tracks from their best years! The set's got a great set of notes ... read more CD
(Complete with slipcase and large booklet. Slipcover has minor edgewear.)
Level 42 —
Pursuit Of Accidents (with bonus tracks) ... CD Polydor, 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Level 42 —
Something About You (sisa mix, shep pettibone rmx, video)/Polydor, 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
Maxi single with 3 different mixes plus a CD Video track. CD
Level 42 —
World Machine ... CD Polydor, 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
A crossover classic from Level 42 – a set that catapulted the soulful British group into international stardom! The tunes are catchy, filled with electro bits, and produced with some great bubbling touches from Wally Badarou – whose hand in the studio really keeps things from ever ... read more CD
Tim Maia —
Tim Maia (1973) ... CD Polydor (Brazil), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great step forward for the legendary Tim Maia – working here in a style that's even tighter and more sophisticated than before – yet still equally filled with funk and soul! The arrangements are a bit bigger than before, and the production a bit more professional – but that ... (Brazil, Soul) read more CD
Mandrill —
Best Of Mandrill ... CD Polydor, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
A tight little "best of" set from Mandrill – featuring a great batch of tracks from their famous funky albums for Polydor! Titles include "Symphonic Revolutions", "Hang Loose", "Children Of The Sun", "Mandrill", "Ape Is High", " ... read more CD
Mandrill —
Mandrill ... CD Polydor/Collectables, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A masterpiece of freeform funk from Mandrill – New York group at the start of the 70s, but one who work here with the best longform jamming styles of the Bay Area scene! The combo draw equal influence from jazz, funk, soul, and Latin – using all elements in a unique hybrid that's all ... read more CD
Ellen McIlwaine —
Up From The Skies – The Polydor Years ... CD Polydor, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Long-overdue collection that brings together the classic Polydor recordings of the great Ellen McIlwaine! Ellen's style is a totally unique mixture of folk, funk, and jazzy singing – and although she's beyond comparison, we might put her in the same camp as Joyce, Linda Lewis, or Joni ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polydor/Secret, 1984. Used ... $9.99
One of the biggest breakout albums for Shakatak – an album that brought them strongly to US audiences with a sweet British blend of jazzy instrumentation and sultry soul! The album really holds up well over the years, and has a lot more legs than some of the other smooth fusion sets of the ... read more CD
(2015 pressing with 4 bonus tracks!)
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