Soul — In Stock
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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Diana Ross —
Force Behind The Power (LP, edit)/
EMI (UK), 1991. Very Good (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has an unglued bottom seam.)
Diana Ross —
When You Tell Me That You Love Me/EMI (UK), 1991. Very Good (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Diana Ross & Al B Sure —
No Matter What You Do (young n strong, lasts so long radio edit, day that you came)/Warner, 1991. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee —
Midnight Special (Blues & Folk/
Fantasy, 1960. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A rootsy blues 2-fer – with two rare Prestige Blues sessions on a single CD! First up is Blues & Folk – a set with a very appropriate title, given the earthy feel of the music – mostly just guitar from Brownie McGhee and harmonica from Sonny Terry – plus vocals by both! ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fontella Bass —
No Ways Tired ... CD Atlantic/Nonesuch, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An unusual later album from the singer who recorded both for Chess Records in the 60s, and worked with the Art Ensemble Of Chicago in the 70s! This is a spiritual set, taking Fontella Bass back to her roots – with production from Wayne Horvitz. CD
(Out of print.)
Billy Boy Arnold —
Crying & Pleading ... LP Charly (UK), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
George Clinton —
Some Of My Best Jokes Are Friends ... CD Capitol, 1985. Used ... Just Sold Out!
While little of Clinton's work under his own name in the 80s compares favorably with the best of the Parliament-Funkadelic years, it's still fairly solid compared to a lot of the other commercial R&B dreck that was being peddled at the time. With the sort of fat bass, loads of synthesized ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Meters —
Rejuvenation (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Warner/Sundazed, 1974. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Brilliantly funky! This is the greatest album they cut for Warner Brothers – and it's one of the few that ever really approaches the genius of their early work for Josie. The record features the incredible breakbeat cut "Just Kissed My Baby" – worth the price of the album ... read more CD
Jean Wells —
I Just Can't Stop Dancing (7:24, 6:27) ... 12-inch TEC, 1979. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A totally great boogie track, with an uptempo groove that pops along in an unstoppable roller disco mode with some very soulful vocals by Jean. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Cream De Coco (aka Creme D'Cocoa) —
Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle/Free Spirit/Salsoul, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Funky club from Creme D'Cocoa, spelled differently on the label of this single for some reason –perhaps because it's one of their earlier singles done for a side-label at Salsoul, and featuring a great mix of disco and ensemble funk! "Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle" has a midtempo groove ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Salsoul sleeve.)
Curtis Mayfield —
Curtis/Curtom/Warner (UK), 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest albums ever from the legendary soul singer Curtis Mayfield – even though it's different than most of the rest as well! Curtis is captured here in a small club, with a tight band, spinning out these extended readings of some of his best tunes – both tracks he sang ... read more CD
Also available Curtis/(Out of print.)
Various —
White Group Sound Vol 2 – 33 Doo Wop Rarities From the Late Fifties & Sixties ... CD Farmer (Germany), Late 1950s/1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Music from The Royal Jacks, Ricky Ricardo & Group, The Jades, Greg Scott & Group, Toby And Ray with The Margilators, The Precisions, The Intimates, The Admirations, Fred Knight & The Chessmen, The Ivory's, and more - 33 songs in all. CD
(Out of print.)
Diana Ross —
Until We Meet Again (hex hector club, dub, love to infinity master, funky fruit) ... 12-inch Motown, 1998. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Uptown Girls —
I Know I'm Losing You 89 (ultamix, 89 remix, bonus beats, serious sirens) ... 12-inch Oak Lawn, 1989. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Various —
Best Of Radar Records – Makin' Music – A Collection Of 11 Classic Club Anthems ... CD Radar/Hot, 1980s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Eleven songs from Gary's Gang, Toney Lee, Arnie's Love, Status IV, Barbra Fowler, Fast Radio, Key-Matic, and Richie Scotti. CD
(Out of print.)
Instant Funk —
I Got My Mind Made Up/Salsoul, 1978. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest tracks ever from this legendary Philly backing combo – a sweetly tippling bit of disco that really soars on this 12" single! The track builds with a full feel, then snaps into some clapping rhythms and funky guitar that show that that the group more than live up to ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Salsoul sleeve.)
High Fashion —
Feelin Lucky ... LP Capitol, 1982. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An 80s groove classic – and a killer bit of Captiol Records soul from High fashion! Of all US major labels, Capitol was probably putting out the best soul in the early 80s – and this is a tight modern batch of up-tempo tracks, right up there with other contemporary classics on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover is still in the original shrink with hype sticker. Top right corner has a cutout hole.)
Aretha Franklin —
Young, Gifted, & Black ... LP Atlantic, 1972. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful album that perfectly mixes both sides of Aretha Franklin's talents – the hard-edged soul singer who first flourished at Atlantic records in the late 60s, and the artist who was growing even more as a vocalist – really reaching out her wings to more sophisticated material! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Broadway label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch and two small staple holes.)
Solomon Burke —
Nashville ... CD Shout Factory/One, 2006. Used ... $2.99
Features duets with Dolly Parton, Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, and Patty Loveless. CD
Johnny Guitar Watson —
That's What Time It Is ... LP A&M, 1981. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Titles include "Go For It", "First Timothy Six", "I Miss Your Kiss", "Do The Guitar", "Planet Funk", and "You Sexy Thing". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Dee Dee Bridgewater —
Afro Blue ... CD Trio/AMJ (Japan), 1974. Used ... $19.99
One of the greatest jazz vocal albums of all time – and one of the first true moments of genius from a young Dee Dee Bridgewater! The album's a Japanese only release (proof that they're always hipper to our jazz artists than we are!) – and it features Dee Dee singing material that's ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Also available Afro Blue ... LP 25.99(1999 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Freeez —
IOU/Streetwise, 1983. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of Arthur Baker's shining moments – a poppy little tune, to be sure, but with a tight electro groove that's stood up a lot more than we would have thought at the time! Not strictly Hip Hop, but definitely an '80's breakin'/electro/dance classic (like the tracks on the Tommy Boy Perfect ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Streetwise sleeve.)
Barbara Acklin —
Love Makes A Woman ... LP Brunswick, 1968. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Barbara Acklin's first album – and a landmark of Chicago soul that firmly established Acklin as one of the city's best writers and new female singers! Acklin had a classy sound that was different than some of her raw soul sisters in the city – but although she was classy, she also didn' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Vinyl plays with a short crackle on the first song on side 2. Cover has ring & edge wear, cutout hole, wear on the lower corner.)
Manu Dibango —
Afro Soul Machine ... CD Metro (UK), 1970s/1980s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A solid and decades spanning double dose set of classic and less canonized gems from African sax legend Manu Dibango – 2CDs with material recorded from the mid 70s to early 00s! It's got blueprint level 70s Afro Soul, timeless African boogie, sultry, kinda jazzy groovers with Afro percussive ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Sweet House Chicago – A Mickey Oliver Production ... CD M Records/Still Music, 1986. Used ... $7.99
A classic compilation from the Chicago scene – one that stood as one of the key full-length releases of house music that was bubbling under in the Windy City – important at the time, as most other albums of house music were from overseas labels issuing Chicago recordings! As you'd ... (House Music, Soul) read more CD
Earth Wind & Fire —
Millennium ... CD Warner, 1993. Used ... $4.99
Earth Wind & Fire cut this one a few years before the actual turn of the century – but that's a-ok with us, because Maurice White & company were always years ahead of their time! The record steps nicely off the modes used by EWF during the 80s – the tighter, more focused ... read more CD
(BMG pressing.)
Roy Ayers —
Daddy Bug ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1969. Used ... $12.99
A brilliant set of straight jazz material from Roy Ayers – a set recorded for Atlantic at a time when he was working for the label in Herbie Mann's group – but done in a much more righteous groove that really points the way towards Roy's growth in the 70s! The lineup changes a bit ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Charles Stepney —
Step On Step ... LP International Anthem, Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
Maybe the first-ever album to be issued under the name of the great Charles Stepney – even though the artist/musician/producer/songwriter had a huge role in the careers of Chicago contemporaries like Minnie Riperton, Ramsey Lewis, and Earth Wind & Fire! This set brings together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(140 gram gold vinyl pressing. Includes the obi and International Anthem inner sleeves.)
Lisa Stansfield —
You Can't Deny It (extended version, single version, Sky King mix)/Arista, 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of Lisa's greatest cuts, with a sweetly soaring hook that's a perfect example of the catchy grooves she could hit when she wanted to! Remixes by Gail Sky King – and the single is promo only. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Miracles —
Do It Baby ... LP Motown, 1974. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
It's the mid 70s, and The Miracles have been deserted by Smokey – but fortunately the group was extremely well trained in the harmony department, and this album's just about as good as anything they did with him on Motown! The record's got an excellent smooth harmony soul style – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and a corner bend.)
Dennis Coffey —
Goin' For Myself ... LP Sussex, 1972. Very Good+ ... $18.99
Nobody handled a fuzz guitar better than Dennis Coffey back in the early 70s – and this album's one of his masterpieces of funky instrumental work for the Sussex label – cuts that show just how much command Coffey had of the electric strings after a number of years working in both the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a light stain at the bottom corner.)
Wild Tchoupitoulas —
Wild Tchoupitoulas ... CD Antilles/Island, 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Dinosaur L (Arthur Russell) —
24 24 Music – The Definitive Arthur Russell Sleeping Bag Recordings ... CD Sleeping Bag/Get On Down, 1981. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
An incredible album from Dinosaur L – the legendary New York dancefloor project of Arthur Russell! – fleshed out and expanded more than ever before by Sleeping Bag and Get On Down Records! The group's core sound is a punky, funky, chunky amalgam of bass thumping, guitar riffing, ... read more CD
Also available 24 24 Music – The Definitive Arthur Russell Sleeping Bag Recordings ... CD 9.99
Various —
Fame Studios Story – Home Of The Muscle Shoals Sound (3CD set) ... CD Fame/Kent (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. Used 3CD ... Just Sold Out!
Genius work from one of the greatest Southern Soul studios ever – Muscle Shoals' legendary Fame Studios – the start of a huge wave of great music in the 60s, and a genre-changing sound that's still going strong today! The package is the best we've ever seen to look at Fame – not ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Various —
Rock N Roll Era – 1963 ... CD Time Life, 1963. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Various —
Talk Of The Grapevine Vol 1 – 24 Northern Soul Classics ... CD Grapevine (UK), 1960s/1970s. Used ... $12.99
Way way way more than the usual Northern Soul compilation – an all-winning batch of rare soul tracks that go a lot deeper than usual – all hand-picked by the expert soul crew at Grapevine Records! The set does swing with the kind of upbeat and uptempo soul tracks that you'd expect from ... read more CD
Tina Turner —
Private Dancer ... LP Capitol, 1983. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Various —
Northern Soul Connoisseurs ... CD Spectrum (UK), 1960s/1970s. Used ... $3.99
Some great Northern soul, pulled together from the wide array of labels currently handled by Universal/Spectrum – including Motown, MGM, Philips, and Chess. There's more than a few great cuts on here that we haven't seen reissued elsewhere – and although the price of the set is cheap, ... read more CD
Jeffrey Osborne —
Don't Stop ... LP A&M, 1984. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
BB King —
To Know You Is To Love You ... LP ABC/MCA, 1973. Very Good ... $5.99
A set that has BB King teaming up with southern soul maestro Dave Crawford – an arranger/producer who helps BB find a whole new groove! Crawford's approach is wonderfully warm and soulful – almost a Hi Records sort of take on the music, which brings King's traditional blues into much ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
MFSB —
Love Is The Message – Best Of MFSB ... CD Philadelphia International/Legacy, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
Groundbreaking work, and a killer piece of Philly groove! MFSB were a large conglomeration of studio players who graced some of the first big Philly hits in the 70s, and here they break out on their own in a remarkable set of pre-disco tunes that form the blueprint for the rest of the 70s ... read more CD
Various —
Northern Soul Scene – 25 Northern Soul Classics From The Decca Vaults ... CD Decca (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $9.99
A fantastic set – totally fresh, and way different than the usual Northern Soul compilation! The set features many tracks recorded in the UK – which makes for a sound that's different than some of the American-heavy grooves that you'll hear on other sets, and which adds in a compelling ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jerry Butler —
You & Me ... LP Mercury, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
A great little album by Jerry – recorded during a period where he was using his fame (and cash!) to showcase younger talents in soul music. In this case, the younger talents include Terry Callier – who contributed two songs to this album, including his semi-hit "Ordinary Joe" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Luther Vandross —
Power Of Love/Epic, 1991. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Various —
Touch Of Soul Vol 1 ... LP Atlantic (Japan), Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A very cool collection – Japanese-only, and filled with some rare moments from the Atlantic Records catalog of the 60s! Titles include "Darling" by New Foundation, "Calling For Your Love" by The Enticers, "Keep Your Love Strong" by The Webs, "What Can You ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing – with obi! Back cover has some very light wear.)
Rufus —
Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan ... LP ABC, 1975. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Great work by one of the archetypal funky soul bands of the 70s – and a group whose impact is still being felt today! Of course, one of the reasons for that is Chaka Khan's incredible vocals – caught here at a prime early point, and very nicely set against some warm electric keyboards ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
System Of Survival (voc, 7" version, dub I mix, percapella) ... 12-inch Columbia, 1987. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
James Cotton Band —
100% Cotton ... LP Buddah, 1974. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Michael Jackson —
Bad (dance ext mix w/Epic, 1987. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a lightly bumped corner and a small stain on the back.)
Arista, 1983. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A monumental bit of 80s soul – the first solo album from Kashif, issued hot on the heels of a few years spent penning and producing work for a range of bigger artists! Given his experience with the pros, Kashif's emerging here as a very fully-formed talent in soul – a singer with a way ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a name in pen, few bends on the edges and a peeled strip on the back opening.)
Rose Royce —
Rose Royce Strikes Again ... LP Whitfield, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
The third album from the mighty Rose Royce – working here in perfect hit formation – with older styles of harmony soul wrapped around some of the best late 70s mainstream funk modes – all produced to perfection by the mighty Norman Whitfield! Whitfield's guidance of the group is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover.)
DJ Rogers —
Love Brought Me Back ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... $8.99
One of our favorite albums ever from the mighty DJ Rogers – one of the most positive, powerful voices in 70s soul music! The set's a sublime Rogers showcase all the way through – as DJ wrote, arranged, and produced the whole record – in partnership with the Earth Wind & Fire ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Back cover has a promo stamp and lightly bumped corners.)
Oscar Brown Jr. —
Tells It Like It Is ... LP Columbia, 1963. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A great early album by Oscar – one that focuses on his own compositions, and a few other hip tunes written by other jazz players, with new vocals added by Oscar! These kind of tracks are the stuff that made him a legend instantly – strongly voiced vocal tunes, handled with a flair that ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with white text. Cover has light wear and aging, a cutout hole and a lightly bumped corner.)
Ruth Brown —
Blues On Broadway ... LP Fantasy, 1989. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
Odetta —
Movin' It On ... LP Rose Quartz, 1987. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
Various —
Roots Of Rock N' Roll Vol 6 – 1950 ... CD Fremeaux & Associates (France), 1952. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Fremeaux's nice Roots of Rock 'n' Roll series – includes 36 tracks from artists including Tiny Bradshaw, Ramblin' Jimmie Dolan, Goree Carter, Annie Laurie, Red Foley with Cecil Gant, Hank Snow, Lester Williams, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Billy Jack Wills, Roy Hogsed, Joe Hill Louis, Wesley Holly, ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Aaron Neville —
Bring It On Home – The Soul Classics ... CD Burgundy, 2006. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
Various —
Motown Instrumentals ... LP Natural Resources, Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A collection of instrumentals either recorded for Motown by groups like the San Remo Golden Strings, the Crusaders or Junior Walker, or the instrumental backing tracks used by their vocalists, released here on their short lived Natural Resources subsidiary. 9 tracks in all: "Hungry For ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has light heat on side 1, but does not affect play.)
Isaac Hayes —
For The Sake Of Love ... LP Polydor, 1978. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of our favorite Isaac Hayes albums from the post-Stax years – a wonderful late 70s set that has the man returning strongly to the mellow roots of his early solo years! Ike sounded great on his disco tracks at the time – but we really love his mature, laidback way of laying down a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, cut corner, and light ring wear.)
Flamingos —
Flamingo Favorites ... LP End, 1960. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of the great End LPs by The Flamingos, who at this point were at their peak, and were recording with these amazing studio arrangements by Sammy Lowe. Lots of cool stuff in the same vein as "I Only Have Eyes For You", like "Besame Mucho", "You Belong To My Heart", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s "Division Of Roulette" pressing. Cover has some surface wear & aging.)
Temptations —
Wings Of Love ... LP Gordy, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
After influencing countless groups of the 70s with their righteous funky soul of the late 60s, the Temps end up sounding kind of silly trying to hit a funk groove like the rest of the other 70s bands. This is the case on side one, where the group's getting some keyboards and funky horn ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Marcos Valle —
Vontade De Rever Voce ... LP Som Livre (Brazil), 1981. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Funky soul from the great Marcos Valle – a great blend of mellow grooves and upbeat tunes recorded at the same time Valle was working in the US with Leon Ware! The style here is very similar to Ware's 2 albums for Elektra – both of which feature work from Valle, and include tunes that ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Brazilian pressing! Cover has light ringwear, and two small marks from old stickers. Vinyl is nice and clean.)
Richard Berry —
Baby Please Come Home ... CD Nile, 1950s/1960s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Donna Summer —
She Works Hard For The Money ... LP Mercury, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the last great pop records from Donna Summer – thanks to super huge radio and video play for the title cut – and to a huge amount of tuneful tracks put together by producer/arranger Michael Omartin! By this point, Summer isn't trying to fool anyone that she's a deeper soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Various —
We Are The World ... LP Columbia, 1985. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $3.99
Written by Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie, with Quincy Jones producing! Includes the all-star title track plus selections by Chicago, Huey Lewis & The News, Steve Perry, The Pointer Sisters, Prince & The Revolution, Kenny Rogers, Bruce Springsteen, and Tina Turner. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Eruption —
Eruption – Featuring Precious Wilson ... LP Ariola, 1978. Very Good ... $2.99
A great funky group with a hell of a lead singer – so much so, they decided to put her name on the title of this album! Precious Wilson's got a voice that might have been suited to deep soul, had she sung in the 60s – but here, she works with Eruption on a set of cuts that have kind of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, light surface wear. Some pen on the back.)
Curtis Mayfield —
Curtis (deluxe edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Curtom/Rhino, 1970. Used ... $6.99
A mindblowing solo set from Curtis Mayfield – a record that not only foregrounds all the subtle politics he'd been forging in the Impressions during the 60s – but one that also really has Mayfield exploding as a force to be reckoned with in the studio! The album's a personal ... read more CD
Also available Curtis ... LP 22.99(2000 Rhino pressing with LOTS of bonus tracks!!!)
Lionel Richie —
Lionel Richie ... LP Motown, 1982. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Lionel's first solo album after leaving the Commodores – and a solid bit of mellow soul that forever merged the genres of soul music and adult contemporary! Titles include "Serves You Right", "My Love", "Tell Me", "You Are", "Truly", "Jus ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl plays with a click on the first track. Cover has some light wear.)
Commodores —
In The Pocket ... LP Motown, 1981. Very Good+ ... $1.99
An album that definitely lives up to the title promised by The Commodores – a record that takes all their raw funky energy of the early years, and fuses it into a new groove that would catapult the sextet to superstardom! The sound is commercial, but still has a pretty fresh sort of feel too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Various —
Allen Toussaint – The Lost Sessions ... CD Fuel 2000, Late 1950s/1960s. Used ... $9.99
Allen Toussaint productions, arrangements and all around greatness from the classic period – material that's been harder to come by in later years, but stands up nicely with the best of it – with numbers by Willie & Allen, Aaron Neville, The Rubaiyats, Willie Harper, Lee Dorsey, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Muddy Waters —
Complete Plantation Recordings – The Historic 1941/Analogue Productions, 1941/1942. Near Mint- 2LP ... $249.99
Some of the earliest work ever recorded by Muddy Waters – in Mississippi, before he moved to Chicago – captured by the Library Of Congress recordings, and featuring some tracks with Muddy on his own, and some with the Son Sims Four! This package is probably the nicest way you'll ever ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited, numbered 200 gram pressing in fabric-covered cover, with booklet – a great copy!)
Janet Jackson —
Love Will Never Do (Without You) (work it out 7" with intro, single vers.) ... Cassette 
A&M, 1990. Used ... $4.99
Steve Miller Band —
Fly Like An Eagle ... LP Capitol, 1976. Very Good ... $8.99
A masterpiece from the legendary SF rocker Steve Miller – and a perfect summation of the years of blues, soul, funk, and rock he'd been soaking up in the Bay Area scene – served up here with an edge that's still very firmly in place! Miller was already plenty great before this set, but ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Sly & The Family Stone —
Ten Years Too Soon ... LP Epic, 1979. Near Mint- ... $8.99
An odd little album in which Sly's classic funky tunes are remixed and extended by John Luongo – ostensibly for play on the dancefloors of the late 70s. Unlike recent remix projects, this one keeps most of the original song intact, and the real changes are in added rhythmic elements – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Four Tops —
Nature Planned It ... LP Motown, 1972. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Why did Motown ever let the Four Tops get away? This album was their last for the label – and it's an excellent one, filled with soul, sweetness, and some of the best arrangements the group had in their later years! The soul component is super-high – with tight group instrumentation ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Millie Jackson —
Live & Uncensored ... LP Spring, 1979. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
Uncensored is right! Millie's live shows during the 70s were a lot raunchier than any of her records – and were usually filled with profanity, off-color jokes, and plenty of frank and foxy references to sex. She'd built her name on record through sweet heartbreaking southern soul sides ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is great!)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Collector's Item – All Their Greatest Hits ... LP Philadelphia International, Early 70s/1976. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Not really the Collectors Item promised by the title – but an excellent collection of work from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, pulled from their earliest albums for Philly International! The set's worth it for two tracks alone – "I Miss You" and "Be For Real" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the shrink with big hype sticker. Includes TSOP inner sleeve.)
Sister Sledge —
We Are Family ... LP Cotillion, 1979. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Possibly the greatest moment ever from Sister Sledge – a set that has the Philly quartet teaming with the Chic team of Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards! Rodgers' guitar brings in a hell of a groove to the record – that choppy, skittish sound that made Chic such a favorite at the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available We Are Family (Japanese pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD 29.99
Sly & The Family Stone —
Back On The Right Track ... LP Warner, 1979. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Sly Stone's definitely back on the right track here – returning to the heights of his earlier powers in this late 70s comeback album for Warner Brothers! The record's got a lot of touches of the old Sly funky sound, but it's done in a slightly tighter style too – a bit more polish than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Taj Mahal —
Giant Step/Columbia, 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out! Also available Giant Step/
Various —
R & B Years 1942 to 1945 Vol 2 ... CD Boulevard Vintage (UK), Early/Mid 1940s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Music from Joe Turner, Helen Humes, Louis Jordan, Count Basie, Miss Rhapsody, Louis Jordan, Lil Green, Erskine Hawkins, Cecil Gant, Hot Lips Page, and more - fifty songs in all. CD
Johnny Nash —
Soul Folk (3-D hologram cover) ... LP JAD, 1969. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In the hologram cover, with aging & light wear.)
T-Connection —
Everything Is Cool ... LP Capitol, 1981. Very Good ... $4.99
A near-lost 80s groover from T-Connection – recorded after their more famous albums for TK, but every bit as nice! By this point, the group have really sweetened their sound in a nice way – and are working in a Capitol Rare-styled 80s groove that's filled with rolling basslines, spacey ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Silver Convention —
Love In A Sleeper ... LP Midsong, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
The Silver Convention are still recording in Germany here, but they're getting some great help from John Monster Davis – who seems to warm the grooves up a bit more than before, and give the album a nicely needed dose of soul! The song format is similar to their hits – three lead ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Love In A Sleeper ... CD 13.99(Cover has a cut corner in light wear.)
Patrick Cowley & Sylvester —
Do Ya Wanna Funk (orig, inst, radio) ... 12-inch Megatone, 1982. Very Good ... $7.99
Early 80s post disco groove – featuring Sylvester on vocals, with a nice, electronic synth sound to the track! You might know Cowley's remix of Donna Summer's "I Feel Love" or "Megatron Man", which have the same feel as this club cut. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered Megatone sleeve with light wear.)
Lionel Richie —
Can't Slow Down ... LP Motown, 1983. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of Lionel Richie's biggest records ever! Titles include "Can't Slow Down", "All Night Long", "Penny Lover", "The Only One", "Running With The Night", "Hello", "The Groove", "Love Will Find A Way" and "Stuck On ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Can't Slow Down ... CD 3.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Sergio Mendes —
Sergio Mendes (1983) ... LP A&M, 1983. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Upbeat soul from Sergio Mendes – but a record that's still got a Brazilian heart beating underneath! The sound of the set is very much in the best mainstream soul modes of the time – never too electric overall, but put together with a nicely warm groove that continues the legacy of ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Stevie Wonder —
Innervisions ... LP Tamla, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ... $14.99
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
Also available Innervisions (Original Master Recording) ... CD 46.99(Tamla pressing – T 326V1, with Kendun stamp.)
Brainstorm —
Stormin' ... LP Tabu, 1977. Very Good ... $5.99
A set that definitely lives up to its title – a stone stormer from Brainstorm – one of the tightest funky ensembles of their generation, and one of the few who could go deep while still laying down a groove! The set's got a perfect balance of modes – enough of the appeal of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has staining & waviness on the lower right corner, light wear overall.)
BB King —
Great BB King (Crown) ... LP Crown, 1960. Very Good ... $34.99
The definitely got the title right here – as BB King is plenty great, and already a powerhouse in these early years of his career! King sprung forth from the Memphis scene almost fully-formed – and in addition to his famous guitar work, he was also a hell of a singer who could bring a ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with rainbow Crown logo and deep groove. Cover has some light wear, but no splits – and vinyl is nice and clean.)
Clyde McPhatter —
Love Ballads ... LP Atlantic, Late 50s. Very Good ... $29.99
A great album of mellower ballads that showcase Clyde McPhatter's richly emotional style of singing, one that's on a par with his lead vocal work in The Drifters, and recorded here in a very similar mode! And sure, they're ballads – but they've got a great deep soul edge – as you'll ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and purple label pressing – nice and clean. Cover has a small cutout hole, but is nice too.)
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr —
I Hope We Get To Love In Time ... LP ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
The first album from the team of Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr – and a set that's arguably even more soulful than their work together in The 5th Dimension! The pair are lucky to have Groovesville soul maestro Don Davis at the helm – helping them hit a more mature, more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available I Hope We Get To Love In Time (with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and a few small stains.)
Silver Convention —
Golden Girls ... LP Midsong, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Not the Golden Girls of senior TV fame – but a trio of lovely ladies operating under the Silver Convention banner – really soaring here alongside warm disco arrangements from maestro Silvester Levay! There's maybe a bit more warmth here than some of the previous Silver Convention ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Golden Girls ... CD 13.99(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Peddlers —
Fantastic Peddlers ... LP Fontana (UK), Mid 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
Early work from The Peddlers – the unique British trio who went onto cut some incredible break tracks in their day! This set's got the group more in the "beat" mode of things – still nicely syncopated, and working with the mix of guitar and organ that makes their tunes so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing, in a flipback cover.)
Johnnie Taylor —
She's Killing Me ... LP Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... $9.99
An obscure 7 track EP from Johnnie Taylor – almost a 12" single, but with more than enough going on to make us think of it as a full album! Johnnie's in prime Columbia Records form here – and the tunes are a mix of the "Disco Lady" style of his earlier hit for the label, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear.)
