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Kiki Dee —
Great Expectations ... LP Tamla, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest blue-eyed soul albums ever on Motown – featuring early work by British singer Kiki Dee, better known for her later hit with Elton John! Kiki here sounds much more like a Motown soul act than on later work – singing with a wonderfully smooth style that fits the motor ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marvin Gaye —
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You ... LP Tamla, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Plenty sweet stuff from Marvin Gaye – a killer 60s set that's best known for the hit title track, but which is a rock-solid record all the way through! The rhythms really hit that upbeat, hard-stepping sound that seems to dig even more deeply into Gaye's soul than in the early years – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 2 globes logo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, but this is a nice copy overall!)
Marvin Gaye —
In The Groove (aka I Heard It Through The Grapevine) (green cover) ... LP Tamla, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Marvin's definitely in the groove on this set – cooking on all burners with a host of late 60s Motown hits – bad-stepping his way towards some of the more mature moments to come in the 70s! The album's probably best remembered for the cut "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marvin Gaye —
Marvin Gaye Greatest Hits Vol 2 ... LP Tamla, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Early work by Marvin Gaye – with many gems from the early and mid 60s that were big or minor hits for Marvin during his early days at Motown. The set includes "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)", "I'll Be Doggone", "Ain't That Peculiar", "Try It ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tamla, 1966. Very Good+ ... $29.99
The moods of Marvin Gaye are many, even at this early point in his career – as the set has the young Marvin really taking off strongly – hitting hard on classic Motown groovers, but also showing a sensitive side at times too! The album kicks off with some killer rhythms on cuts like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo two globes pressing, with deep groove. Cover has some discoloration from age and light wear.)
Marvin Gaye —
Super Hits ... LP Tamla, 1960s. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Kind of an ultimate Marvin Gaye hits compilation – issued in 1970, with one of the most badass Motown covers of the time! The album's got a famous image of Gaye as a black Superman – flying high on the cover of a set that's filled with some of his best 60s work for Motown – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, name in pen, small bottom seam split.)
Marvin Gaye —
Tribute To The Great Nat King Cole ... LP Tamla, 1965. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Marvin Gaye shows another wonderful side of his talents in the early Motown years – a classy, crooing approach that was perfect for this tribute to Nat King Cole! There's a great mix of jazz and soul going on here that's a bit different than some of Marvin's other Motown work of the 60s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Motown reissue pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Marvin Gaye —
Trouble Man (original gatefold pressing) ... LP Tamla, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Marvin Marvin Marvin – just when we thought you couldn't impress us any more, you took it to the next level! Trouble Man is a heck of a wonderful surprise from an artist that most folks really only knew as a singer – a fantastically funky blacksploitation soundtrack, conceived and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original gatefold pressing – a nice copy! Cover has a small cutout mark and some very light wear – but this is a very nice copy.)
Marvin Gaye —
What's Going On (80s pressing) ... LP Tamla/Motown, 1971. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
One of the few cases in the history of pop music where the record is worth all the hype! Marvin blew everyone's mind when he unleashed this amazing suite of political soul tunes – not only just because he'd moved past the simple love songs of earlier years, but also because he was working ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available What's Going On ... LP 27.99
What's Going On (50th anniversary 180 gram 2LP pressing) ... LP 39.99
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell —
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell Greatest Hits ... LP Tamla, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Some of the greatest soul duets ever cut to wax – brilliantly crafted, with a sound that influenced an entire generation of male/female teams! Titles include "If This World Were Mine", "If I Could Build My Whole World Around You", "What You Gave Me", "Ain't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell —
United ... LP Tamla, 1967. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Fantastic soul duets between Marvin & Tammi Terrell – a landmark pair in 60s soul music, and easily one of the best male/female duos in pop music ever! Marvin and Tammi have a way of singing together that makes you feel like they're speaking the tunes, not singing them – a personal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & brown label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Marvin Gaye with Mary Wells, Kim Weston, and Tammi —
Marvin Gaye & His Girls ... LP Tamla, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A classic batch of Motown duets from Marvin Gaye and some of his best female co-stars – with a few contributions a piece from Mary Wells, Kim Weston, and Tammi Terrell! Although other artists explored the male/female duet mode back in the 60s, few did it as well as Marvin – thanks in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Brenda Holloway —
Every Little Bit Hurts ... LP Tamla/Motown, 1964. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Classic heartbreaking soul from Brenda Holloway – one of the weepiest early records on Motown, as you might guess from the title! The style here is almost more New York uptown than Detroit at times – a fair bit like Maxine Brown with its mix of strength and fragility on the vocals, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Thelma Houston —
Any Way You Like It ... LP Tamla, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Smoking Motown work from Thelma Houston – a great 70s set that catches the singer at the top of her groove! The album's polished, but never in a too-commercial way – and the grooves acknowledge the growing role of the dancefloor in mainstream soul, yet also mostly stay away from some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Isley Brothers —
Doin' Their Thing – Best Of The Isley Brothers ... LP Tamla, Mid 60s/1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The Isley Brothers at Motown – a perfect place for the groove they crafted on earlier RCA singles to blossom with some of the more sophisticated soul styles that would make the group huge in the 70s! The set's overflowing with gems – big hits like "This Old Heart Of Mine" and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Isley Brothers —
This Old Heart Of Mine ... LP Tamla, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The Isley Brothers on Motown – a really key step forward for the group, who find a whole new level of soul with help from the Holland Dozier Holland team! There's a warmth here missing from previous Isleys material – that rough edge that was more part of their rocking years, softened a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Kendricks —
All By Myself ... LP Tamla, 1971. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
The first solo album that Eddie Kendricks cut after leaving The Temptations – and a great one! Motown genius Frank Wilson produced the whole album, and it's got a really unified feel that you don't always get on Motown albums – possibly proof that the label was really invested in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Kendricks —
Eddie Kendricks ... LP Tamla, 1973. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A legendary album from the great Eddie Kendricks – a set that not only has the singer soaring on the kind of sublime old school vocal numbers he always did so well – but one that also has Eddie stepping out into some great dancefloor modes that would have a huge impact for years to come! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Eddie Kendricks —
Goin' Up In Smoke ... LP Tamla, 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A soaring set from the great Eddie Kendricks – and a record that brings his Detroit roots into play with the best Philly grooves of the time – thanks to production from the mighty Norman Harris! Harris works with the cream of the crop of the Sigma Sound scene, and cooks up these ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a short click on side 2, tracks 1 and 4. Cover has a cut corner, and is nice overall.)
Eddie Kendricks —
He's A Friend ... LP Tamla, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Eddie's monster LPs of the 70s! The whole affair was produced by Norman Harris, who, along with Vince Montana and TG Conway, gave the album a sweet set of Philly arrangements that worked perfectly with Eddie's strident soul-boogie style. Ballads and uptempo groover work equally well – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Kendricks —
Hit Man ... LP Tamla, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Eddie certainly was the "hit man" on this one – a tight album of hard stepping soul tracks, mostly cut in Eddie's famous "boogie" mode of the mid 70s! The cuts mix wonderful soul vocals with some tight jazzy instrumentation – laid down by players like Wah Wah Ragin, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marvelettes —
Marvelous Marvelettes ... LP Tamla, 1963. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Early soul from one of Motown's first great groups – the mighty Marvelettes, really sparkling here in a style that's a bit earthier than some of the later Motown hits! The vocals are wonderful – sweet yet honest, and crackling with a mode that goes far beyond standard girl group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original two globes pressing with deep groove. Cover has one bumped corner – but overall this is a great copy.)
Marvelettes —
Return Of The Marvelettes ... LP Tamla, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A sweet groover from the Marvelettes – and a record that completely re-casts their sound for the Motown of the 70s! The group's still got the great soprano harmonies that made their early hits so wonderful, but the arrangements on the set are deeper and more sophisticated – taking them ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Smokey Robinson —
Being With You ... LP Tamla, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great vehicle for the Smokey Robinson sound in the 80s – and a record that helped Smokey kick off the decade with a really massive hit! "Being With You" still let Smokey stay in an older style of soul-based vocals, without slipping into the adult contemporary sound that would ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tamla, 1976. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Smokey's Family Robinson finds Smokey exploring rather than simply setting out to continue riding the waves made by Quiet Storm. There's bits of dancefloor funk, pared down keyboard soul, spacey jams and a sweet ballad or two – all with Smokey's soul strirring vocals in peak form. Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, ringwear, edge wear, bent corners, and some stains in back.)
Smokey Robinson —
Warm Thoughts ... LP Tamla, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Warm thoughts, and equally warm vocals – thanks to the legendary Smokey Robinson, who's still sounding great here at the start of the 80s! The record's surprisingly charming – and has the laidback, mellow-going sort of sound that Robinson first crafted on Quiet Storm – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Tamla, 1972. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Excellent 70s work by Smokey and crew – sort of their way of showing the emerging east coast vocal stars how much talent they still had! The record has a sweet, slightly modern sound – with an approach that hints at Smokey's later Quiet Storm sound, but maybe a bit more laidback ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Motown inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and bumped corners.)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles —
Greatest Hits – From The Beginning ... LP Tamla, 1960s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Like the sticker on the cover says – 2 record album, 22 hit songs! This one's got just about all you'd need from the early days of Smokey & The Miracles – perfect falsetto harmony soul that shaped a generation of singers, and which was some of Motown's greatest work in the early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing!)
Tamla, 1969. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A great one by The Miracles! Smokey and the group are clearly pushing the envelope here – stretching out for a deeper harmony sound, moving towards some of the smoother styles they'd use a bit more in the 70s. The result is a slightly-confused album, but one with some really interesting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles —
Special Occasion ... LP Tamla, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Smokey and the group do a great job on some lesser-known numbers – all presented with that wonderful warm polish that The Miracles brought to soul, a sound that's always great, even on a lesser-hit album like this! Titles include "Give Her Up", "Special Occasion", "Ye ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown and yellow label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles —
What Love Has Joined Together ... LP Tamla, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Excellent work by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – recorded with a super-heavy vibe that's very different than his sweeter 60s work! The record has an amazingly large conception of arrangements – mostly handled by Smokey, and done in a complicated baroque harmony style that points ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Spinners (Detroit Spinners) —
20 Golden Classics ... LP Tamla (UK), Late 60s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A special UK-only collection of work by The Spinners – billed here as The Detroit Spinners on the cover! The set includes the obscure "What More Could A Boy Ask For" – plus "Message From A Blackman", "Sweet Thing", "For All We Know", "Ooh ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Syreeta —
Set My Love In Motion ... LP Tamla, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An obscure later album by Syreeta – but still a great one! The lady's moving into an 80s groove on most of these cuts – but she's still got that sweet heavenly vocal approach, very similar to Minnie Riperton, whose late style she's taking up on a number of the album's smooth, well ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Van Buren —
What's Your Pleasure ... LP Tamla, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked Motown nugget from the early 80s – the smoking debut of Gene Van Buren! Gene's a fully-formed artist right from the get-go – writing and producing the set with a rich, mature groove that's totally great – some of the upbeat funky soul tracks that were Motown's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tata Vega —
Full Speed Ahead ... LP Tamla, 1976. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great debut from Tata Vega – her first album for Motown, and a sparkling soul effort – recorded after an early career stretch with some headier crossover groups! Vega's got a positive, upbeat feel on the record that's mighty nice – a sort of energy that really draws from her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Full Speed Ahead (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 8.99(US pressing. NOTE – Cover has a cut corner and is lightly stained overall in front, and is slightly wavy with small peeled spots. Labels have light stains.)
Tata Vega —
Try My Love ... LP Tamla, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Come On & Try My Love", "I Need You Now", "Get It Up For Love", "If Love Must Go", and "In The Morning". LP, Vinyl record album
Stevie Wonder —
Fulfillingness' First Finale ... LP Tamla, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic 70s classic from Stevie Wonder – part of a great run of records in which he broke completely from his earlier Motown sound – and showed the world that he was one of the true musical visionaries of the decade! The righteous currents of his previous few albums are fully in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, T6-332S1, with Kendun stamp. Cover has light wear.)
Stevie Wonder —
Hotter Than July ... LP Tamla, 1980. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A bit smoother than early days, but still very nice and soulful – and did we expect any less from Stevie? The record's got a nicely flanged-out soul groove – with a style that kind of expands on the vocal and keyboard production of the early 70s, taking the groove towards a sound that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover looks nice with minimal wear.)
Stevie Wonder —
In Square Circle ... LP Tamla, 1985. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Part-Time Lover", "Overjoyed", "I Love You Too Much", "Stranger On The Shore Of Love", "Spiritual Walkers", "Land Of La La", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Stevie Wonder —
Innervisions ... LP Tamla, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the best Stevie Wonder albums ever! Stevie's moving into god-like territory here – handling a multitude of styles, all well, and crafting some of the most sophisticated soul of his generation. The album's got the same jazzy references you'll find on the best work by Donny Hathaway ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(CRC pressing. Cover has a faint stain on the lower corner, but is nice overall.)
Stevie Wonder —
Little Stevie Wonder Recorded Live – The 12 Year Old Genius ... LP Tamla, 1963. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An amazing early record from Stevie Wonder – the kind of set that shows what raw power and starmanship he had even at a wee wee age! The set was recorded live, in a style that lets Stevie really open up on the full range of his talents – including harmonica, bongos, and drums – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stevie Wonder —
My Cherie Amour (EU pressing) ... LP Tamla, 1969. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from Stevie Wonder – one of his real standout albums of the 60s, and a set that's filled with majestic power all the way through! The title track was an instant hit, and the rest of the set follows through nicely with sounds that are way different than common Motown hits ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stevie Wonder —
Original Musiquarium I ... LP Tamla, 1970s/Early 80s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A classic testament to the genius of Stevie Wonder – a collection that brings together some of his most important work of the 70s, plus a few new tracks too – all graced with a back cover note that proudly states "written, arranged, and produced by Stevie Wonder"! That note ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing in the embossed cover, with light wear.)
Stevie Wonder —
Songs In The Key Of Life ... LP Tamla, 1976. Very Good- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A sweet little double LP – one that had some folks saying that Stevie should have stayed away from the "2LP syndrome", but for us a real treasure with lots of hidden gems. Besides the hits "Isn't She Lovely" and "Sir Duke", which were more than enough to carry ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Stevie Wonder —
Stevie Wonder's Greatest Hits Vol 2 ... LP Tamla, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A sweet set of late 60s groovers – some of Stevie's best work for Motown, and proof that even at a young age, his talents were rich enough to warrant a second volume of greatest hits! Titles hardly need introduction – as the album includes classics like "Heaven Help Us All", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue.)
Stevie Wonder —
Talking Book ... LP Tamla, 1972. Sealed Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the classics, and an album that's filled with a sense of majesty and power that will knock you dead – despite the kind of silly cover of Stevie sitting on a hill, playing in the dirt! By this point, Stevie knows he's on top of the world as well he should – and he's honing the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed reissue pressing, most likely Scorpio, in the shrinkwrap with center seam in back.)
Stevie Wonder —
Up-Tight – Everything's Alright ... LP Tamla, 1966. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Hard-swinging soul from mid 60s Stevie Wonder – and an album that really helped establish Stevie as a vocal star on his own! Gone are the "little blind boy" and Ray Charles cliches, gone are the "isn't it amazing that he can play the drums?" gimmicks – and in their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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