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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!
CDs (1107) new/used, Vinyl (1549) new/used, LPs (1372) new/used, 12-inch (174) new/used, 7-inch (3 used), Cassettes (14), All (2670)
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702 —
702 ... LP 
Motown, 1999. Near Mint- 2LP ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with light wear and bent corners.)
Aaliyah —
I Care 4 U ... LP Atlantic/Empire, 2002. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99 25.99
The lovely Aaliyah left our planet all too soon, and left behind a number of unissued tracks as well – material intended for a future album, and which was combined here with a few other tracks to make for a posthumous tribute to her too-short legacy in R&B! The practice is, unfortunately ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl!)
Nightwave, 1987. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickred JCI sleeve, with some ringwear and a promo stamp.)
Duke/Hip-O Select, Early 50s. Used ... $32.99
The best-ever collection of work we've seen by Johnny Ace – a key figure in the Memphis scene of the 50s, and one of the first great casualties of rock and roll! Johnny was one of the first singers to record for the legendary Duke label, and worked in a mode that helped transform the ... read more CD
(Out of print, numbered limited edition #2808/5000.)
Johnny Ace —
Memorial Album ... CD Duke/MCA, Early 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The only full album from Johnny Ace – a key figure in the Memphis scene of the 50s, and one of the first great casualties of rock and roll! Johnny was one of the first singers to record for the legendary Duke label, and worked in a mode that helped transform the smoother style of the west ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Collectables, Late 60s/1970s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and booklet.)
Yolanda Adams —
Open My Heart (silk's spiritual workout, silk's open my filter disco dub inst, silk's open my filter disco dub, silk's spiritual workout inst.) ... 12-inch Elektra, 2000. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve with faint ring wear.)
MCA, 1989. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Cannonball Adderley —
Black Messiah ... LP Capitol, Early 70s. Very Good- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A massive live set from Cannonball Adderley – and a record that really shows the growth he'd undergone in just a few short years! The album's done in close collaboration with David Axelrod – who'd handled Cannon's big live dates for Capitol in the 60s – but this record is much ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing. Cover has ring wear and splitting on the seams.)
Kimsha/Boom Shot, 1976. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
A mindblower – and the kind of record we only come across once in a blue moon! Tony Aiken & Future 2000 were an obscure mid 70s group from New York – all players skilled in the burgeoning club scene of the time, but who also had their roots in Caribbean music – coming ... read more CD
Count Shelly/Soulgramma (Italy), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 34.99
A pastoral cover hides the greatness within – a set that's maybe one of the most soulful ever recorded by the great Laurel Aitken – who also produced and penned all the tunes too! There's a warm soul vibe to the record that's almost more Sam Cooke than some of the earlier material that ... (Reggae, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Akon —
Gunshot (main, clean)/Up Front, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
28 tracks from Arthur Alexander – a seminal force in the development of southern soul, featured here in some super-rare tracks from the Monument and Sound Stage Seven labels! Arthur's early hit "I'm Movin On" was recorded for Dot, and is pretty well compiled elsewhere – but ... read more CD
Myrrh, 1983. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Black Magic (Netherlands), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Gordy, 1972. Near Mint- ... $99.99
A nice bit of funky blues, and a very strange record to appear on Motown! The production style and presentation are very rootsy – right down to the photo of Luther on the front cover, who's smoking a cigarette, but trying to pretend it's a joint! The style is electric blues of the Chicago ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label stereo pressing with ridged labels. Cover has a cutout notch and some wear at the spine.)
Motown/Universal (Japan), 1988. New Copy ... $11.99 13.99
Brilliant solo work from Gerald Alston – the first album issued under his own name, after a strong legacy of work with The Manhattans! Alston's vocals are wonderful here – beautifully crafted, with a sense of maturity and feeling that most of his younger soul contemporaries couldn't ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Columbia, 2005. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Now Again/Stones Throw, 1973. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
Rare funk from the Indy scene of the early 70s – the long-overdue release of material recorded by a really hard-jamming, horn-heavy combo! Amnesty have a sound that's awash in the best large group influences of the time – a bit of Earth Wind & Fire, a bit of Parliament/Funkadelic, ... read more CD
Dee (Italy), 1969. Very Good+ ... $23.99
A fantastic little instrumental combo – one who come across with a sound that makes the whole album feel like listening to a stack of funky 45s! The group have massively heavy drums and rock-solid bass – but its real charmer is the organ, which wails away with the unbridled frenzy of a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited hand numbered copy. Cover has a hint of ring wear, but is nice overall.)
Ernestine Anderson —
Never Make Your Move Too Soon ... CD Concord, 1980. Used ... $4.99
A key moment in the career of vocalist Ernestine Anderson – a record that not only returned her to the public eye after a flurry of initial sides in the late 50s and early 60s, but which also finally helped Anderson find a sound that worked! The album's done with backing by the Monty ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Maxi Anderson —
Maxi ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $10.99
One of the only albums ever cut by Maxi Anderson – a hell of a soul singer who's lent her talents to a number of sessions over the years, but who sounds especially great here in the lead! Anderson's got a vibe that's almost like Minnie Riperton at the time – a warmly glowing approach ... read more CD
BGP (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Pre funk, perhaps, but mightily storming soul singles from Vicki Anderson – James Brown productions from the mid 60s to the end of the decade – incredible stuff that's been a bit underappreciated in a world of funky compilations, yet no less incredible and even more diversely soulful ... read more CD
Zodiac/Everland (Austria), 1972. New Copy ... $9.99 18.98
A hell of a great record from Ruby Andrews – a Chicago soul singer who started out sweet, but comes on hard and heavy on this righteous classic from the start of the 70s! The record's got a badass vibe you never would have expected from Andrews a few years before – with tremendous ... read more CD
Collectables, 1967. Used ... $4.99
Great reissue of this excellent bit of Chicago female soul, performed by the great Ruby Andrews, and with arrangements by some of the best local talents in the city. Ruby sang with a voice that was pure deep soul, but she had arrangements that were in the best Chicago tradition of the time. The ... read more CD
Zodiac/Everland (Austria), 1970. New Copy ... $9.99 18.98
One of the greatest female soul records ever to come from Chicago – a killer set of work from the legendary Ruby Andrews! Ruby's a hell of a talent that should have been huge at a national level – possessed with a deep soul style that matched the best from Betty Lavette or Mavis ... read more CD
Motown (Japan), 1991. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
Sure, their name marks them as part of that big world of prepackaged soul groups, and yes, their costumes on the cover may look a bit goofy – but over the years, this debut's got maybe a bit more staying power than some of their contemporaries! There's plenty of hip hop production in the mix ... read more CD
Also available Coolin' At The Playground Ya Know! ... Cassette 3.99
Motown, 1991. Used ... $3.99
Sure, their name marks them as part of that big world of prepackaged soul groups, and yes, their costumes on the cover may look a bit goofy – but over the years, this debut's got maybe a bit more staying power than some of their contemporaries! There's plenty of hip hop production in the mix ... (Cassettes, Soul) read more Cassette
Also available Coolin' At The Playground Ya Know ... CD 13.99(Sealed copy. Case has a tiny edge crack.)
Kent (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
The only compilation of 60s female soul trio The Apollas we've ever seen – beautiful tunes with sweet and soulful vocals, big emotions and excellent arrangements – fantastic stuff from the trio, earlier material recorded as The Lovejoys and solo numbers by singer Leola Jiles! We'd love ... read more CD
Now Again, Early 70s. New Copy ... $7.99 17.98
A funky treasure trove from Apple & The Three Oranges – a group we hardly know at all, but who really blow us away with the cuts on this collection! The groove is plenty hard right from the get-go – the best of the funky 45 underground of the early 70s – which means that ... read more CD
ARB —
Crank It Up (radio edit, lp version, inst) ... 12-inch Sound Of New York, 1991. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
New Jack Swing with the instrumental built on the ubiquitous Lyn Collins' "Think" break! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Motown sleeve, with light wear and lightly bent at the top right.)
Jive, 1987. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, some aging, and is lightly bent at the spine.)
Atlantic/Iconoclassic, 1985. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A third great chapter in the career of the mighty Steve Arrington – a solo debut, after work in the groups Slave and Hall Of Fame – and a set that has Arrington maybe shining even more than ever in the spotlight! Rhythms are a bit more mid 80s than his previous work – but Steve's ... read more CD
Chrysalis/China, 1986. Used ... $19.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $7.99 14.99
Lost Latin funk from the Bay Area scene of the 70s – and an album that may well blow away better-known work by groups like Malo, Azteca, or El Chicano! The album's near-perfect right from the start – and brings in plenty of New York elements to the groove, thanks to the inclusion of a ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
Dorothy Ashby —
Dorothy's Harp ... LP Cadet, 1969. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the grooviest Dorothy Ashby albums of the 60s – a set that has her already-great jazz work on harp backed by Chicago soul arrangements from Richard Evans – all in a blend that's somewhere in the territory of the Soulful Strings, but even groovier! And as an added bonus, Odell ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original blue label stereo pressing! Cover has some light wear, and back has a promo stamp – vinyl is great!)
Warner, 1978. Very Good ... $4.99
Ashford & Simpson don't need to ask at this point – their in full 70s soul stride here, and it's not good, it's great! By this point in the late 70s, Nick and Valerie are firmly holding the foreground as artists in their own right after many years of acting as songwriters for other soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Warner, 1980. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Near-perfect work from Ashford & Simpson – really grooving in full powerhouse mode here, and never missing a beat! By all rights, the team should have run out of steam by this point, but the album's another winner from their sublime Warner years – caught in a unique space between ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Warner, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $15.99 21.99
Sublimely satisfying work from Ashford & Simpson – a stone killer from the height of their late 70s glory days on Warner Brothers! The pair are working together wonderfully at this point – wrapped up in that blend of upbeat soul and righteous undercurrents that made them a real cut ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition "Spring Green" vinyl pressing!)
Warner, 1979. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Great stuff! From Motown songwriters to world-class superstars, the trip was a well-deserved one for Valerie Simpson and Nick Ashford – and this album's perhaps their crowning achievement in sophisticated club soul! The record's got a great groove that offers a more soulful version of disco ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Capitol, 1982. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Dang, these guys could never miss! Even in later years, Ashford and Simpson were still going strong – working here in a wonderfully mellow style that's as soulful for the moment as their mid 70s groovers were for that time. The album's got a sweet modern style that's pretty much in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has minimal wear.)
A&M, 1978. Sealed ... $9.99
The first album by Atlantic Starr – a tight set of modern soul tunes with a very different feel than their later work! Part of the credit goes to Bobby Eli – who arranged and produced the set, giving it a feel that's almost late Philly – tight, sophisticated, and right on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
A&M (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $11.99 13.99
Radiant grooves indeed from Atlantic Starr – a group who really make things sparkle throughout this magnificent set! The group are at the height of their powers here – skirting a perfect line between mainstream soul and upbeat club – never falling too much into one style or the ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Dark Horse, 1976. Very Good+ ... $11.99 13.99
Sweetly compressed work from Attitudes – kind of a mid 70s crossover group, but one with a strong sense of soul overall! The production on the record is great – and pushes everything nicely together in the mix, but without ever sounding too slick – and the group's got some great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, light edge wear.)
Disconforme (Spain), Early 70s. Used 2CD ... $11.99 19.99
Cicadelic, 1976. New Copy ... $3.99 16.99
Don't let the pot reference on the cover put you off, or give you the wrong sort of idea about the record – as the whole thing's tight, sharp, and pretty darn groovy – a wicked batch of blue-eyed soul from the Bay Area scene of the mid 70s, served up at a level that's not too far from ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
CTI, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
Havana Candy, indeed – as singer Patti Austin's in her sweetest mode of the 70s – stepping off of years of background vocals for others, and really emerging as a great soul star on her own! Patti got the chance to cut some soul singles back in her early days – but work like this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
SSS, Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
Sil and his soulful sax blow their way through another set of film standards from the 60's, including tracks like "Alfie", "Ode To Billy Joe", and "San Francisco(Wear Some Flowers)", plus other pop tracks like "I Was Made To Love Her", "Red Roses For A ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover is bent a bit at the edges.)
Mercury, 1959. Very Good+ ... $6.99
No honking here, as Sil Austin takes his deeply soulful tenor sax, and turns it to a set of creamy late-nite tracks – all done over some very "pretty" backings, ala the Verve strings work of Ben Webster or Lester Young. Most cuts have voices in with the orchestrations – and ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s mono red label pressing with deep groove. A nice copy.)
EMI/Tempo Dischi (Italy), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 26.99
Sweet cosmic disco from the Italian scene of the 70s – a record that was produced at a time when the inspirations of Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream were really finding their way into the clubs! The group is really just the duo of Romano Musumarra and Claudi Gizzi– and the pair work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island, 1976. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
A masterpiece of mid 70s jazz rock – from an obscure combo that features work by fusion legend Todd Cochrane Bayete! Bayete recorded two wonderful albums for Prestige before this set – and although the record has him moving into a much more rock-based style than on his fusion sessions, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Kendun stamp in the embossed cover, with a cut corner and some light surface & edge wear. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
MCA, 1973. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Average White Band are most clearly associated with Atlantic Records during the 70s – and that label's genius move to record white soul acts for the crossover market – but this first album was recorded for MCA, and very much in the same vein as their later work. The record's not as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1978. Very Good+ ... $3.99 5.99
In case you don't get the joke, the title's a play on the fact that Atlantic Records had just been acquired by Warner Communications – now fully a major label at the end of the 70s! That fact doesn't stop the album from being a good one, though – and AWB work here with Arif Mardin on a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
A great back-to-basics solo album from the legendary David Axelrod – cut in the mid 70s for Fantasy Records, after higher-concept projects like The Auction and Messiah! This set gets right to the core – and focuses on the funk currents that were always part of Axelrod's larger ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Polydor, 1979. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A great little album by Roy Ayers – one that features none of his hits, which means lots of fresh material – and which has great examples of both sides of Roy's talents at the time! The dancefloor side of Roy kicks in with "Love Will Bring Us Back Together", an extremely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ring & edge wear.)
Roy Ayers —
Red Black & Green ... LP Polydor, 1973. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Seminal early funk work from Roy Ayers! The record catches him at that perfect point when he was turning from a straight jazz player into a sinister force in 70s funk – and the group on the session includes super-hip soul jazz giants like Charles Tolliver, Sonny Fortune, and Harry Whitaker, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has surface wear and a cut corner. )
Atlantic/Nature Sounds, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99
An early album as a leader from the great Roy Ayers – a set that captures the vibes man at a time when he'd been working on the west coast soul jazz scene, and was stepping into even greater fame in the group of Herbie Mann! Yet this set is definitely Roy's own – kind of an ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
BBE (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $34.99 44.99
It's like a dream come true – 13 previously unissued recordings by Roy Ayers, all from the height of his glory years on Polydor! Roy's work from this time is some of our favorite ever – a burning blend of jazz, soul, and funk – handled with impeccable charm, and a level of soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rapster/BBE (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 3LP Gatefold ... $34.99 39.99
The genius of Roy Ayers knows no end – and as this set of unreleased work from the 70s proves, Roy was always working at top form back in the day – even above and beyond his classic albums from the time! The grooves here are tremendous – funky, soulful, jazzy, and every bit as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic/Nature Sounds, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 27.99
A far-reaching early gem from Roy Ayers – a set that's much more jazz-based than his later work, and a record that has him touching base with the Blue Note and Strata East sides of the jazz spectrum! The lineup here is incredibly hip – a mix of players that includes a young Charles ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
White Label, 1998. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Columbia/Big Break (UK), 1972. Used ... $24.99
A crowning moment for the west coast Latin scene in the 70s – a wonderful Bay Area set that brings together some of the best talents working on that scene at the time! The set's got a great blend of modes – Latin soul, touches of funk, and plenty of the jazzy inflections you'd expect ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Hanaiia/P-Vine (Japan), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 36.99
Rare Hawaii soul from the end of the 70s – an album that's a great extension of the sunny sound heard previously from Lemuria! Babadu's got a gently grooving glow that's right up there with the Free Soul sound of years back – an approach that's smooth, but not in commercial or chart ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Babadu (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 17.99(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Hanaiia/P-Vine (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $17.99 24.99
Rare Hawaii soul from the end of the 70s – an album that's a great extension of the sunny sound heard previously from Lemuria! Babadu's got a gently grooving glow that's right up there with the Free Soul sound of years back – an approach that's smooth, but not in commercial or chart ... read more CD
Also available Babadu ... LP 32.99
Cotillion, 1981. Very Good+ ... $5.99
A great little album from Baby Brother – a group who share a name with a famous funky track by War, but who come on here with a completely different sound altogether! The group are a funk ensemble at the core, but they have this really special way of weaving their instruments together – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, tracklist sticker, promo stamp, and a sticker mark.)
Curtom (Japan), 1971. Used ... $14.99
Fantastic! The lost link in the Chicago soul scene of the 60s was Baby Huey – and he was a pretty darn big link too, if you've ever seen him in pictures! Weighing in at about 300 pounds, Baby Huey was sort of a rockin' soul star who played clubs on both sides of the city, to audiences of ... read more CD
(2014 Japanese pressing.)
Solar, 1987. Sealed ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered Solar sleeve with a cutout hole.)
Ace (UK), 1950s/1960s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Rare Bacharach galore – an assortment of under-reissued tracks all penned by the mighty Burt – most of which are from the heyday of 60s uptown soul! Despite the 1952 in the date range on the title, almost all the tunes here are from the mid 60s – that time when Bacharach was ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
MCA, 1997. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $32.99 34.99
A landmark debut from the mighty Erykah Badu – a record that really set the world on fire when it first appeared – and which continues to blow our minds all these many years later! There's a simple, straightforward grace to the album that comes through immediately – as Erykah ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philip Bailey —
Chinese Wall ... LP Columbia, 1984. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A big breakthrough for Philip Bailey – and a record that was kind of a second-level explosion for the Earth Wind & Fire sound in the 80s! There's a definite crossover feel to the record – a style that takes Bailey's soulful vocals, and mixes them with lots of catchy hooks – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Columbia, 1985. Sealed (pic cover)... $9.99
Duet with Phil Collins. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed with a small price code sticker.)
Columbia/Soulmusic.com (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 3CD ... $26.99 34.99
A trio of solo albums from Phillip Bailey – presented here with bonus material too! First up is Continuation – an 80s soul classic from Philip Bailey – stepping out here from Earth Wind & Fire in a set that has him sparkling strongly as a solo act! The vocals still have that ... read more CD
Anita Baker —
Rapture ... LP Elektra, 1986. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A classic album of classy vocals – one that helped set a whole new tone in 80s soul music! Anita had already gained a bit of experience on the soul scene before this set, but with this record she emerged as a full-formed diva who could effortlessly blend jazz and soul into a magnificent new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a patch of residue on the back.)
Arthur Baker —
Breaker's Revenge (extended vocal, dub vocal )/Atlantic, 1984. Very Good ... $14.99
James Baldwin —
Struggle ... LP Black America/Buddah, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $69.99
Baldwin speaks on his thoughts, his writings, and art in general – in a rare recorded performance that goes beyond the scope of his usual fiction. There's no other backing, and the LP is a nice intimate moment with Baldwin, whose voice is as beautiful and haunting as his writings! (Spoken Word, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear and a DJ stamp. Back paste-on is unglued on the edges.)
Sun, 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99 29.99
An obscure soul set on the legendary Sun Records label – raw vocals from Frank Ballard, done in a style that still has a few older R&B currents in the mix, but which is definitely pointed strongly towards a 60s groove! Backings are by the band of tenorist Phillip Reynolds, and the sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(RSD Essentials pressing. Limited to 1000 copies.)
King, 1963. Near Mint- ... $49.99
Late work from Hank Ballard's first run at King Records – some rocking soul tracks from the early 60s, with the gritty edge that we've come to expect from Hank. Titles include "Get Ready", "I'm Learning", "What's Your Name", "Excuse Me (I Think I've Got A ... (Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black no crown label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, yellowed tape remnants along the bottom seam, and some light stains along the opening and a small name in red marker in back.)
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
Mercury, 1989. Used ... $6.99
Titles include "Animal", "I Adore You", "Leaving You", "Get Your Fingers Wet", and "Stop Look What You're Missing". CD
(Booklet is slightly wavy.)
Stax (UK), 1968/1970. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
2 killers from The Bar-Kays – a heavy funk spectacular all the way through! First up is Gotta Groove – amazing work from the new version of The Bar-Kays – a group who reformed to become a combo as heavy as any of the best funky groups from Detroit, LA, or New York at the time! ... read more CD
Mercury, 1978. Very Good ... $4.99
Proof that even a move to a major label couldn't keep the Bar-Kays down – as the group are working here in a great groove that's wider, fresher, and stronger overall than any of their Stax albums! Sure, the whole thing's not guitar-based funk all the way through, but the group are also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, but is nice.)
Mercury/Superbird (UK), 1976/1977. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
A pair of Mercury Records gems from the Bar-Kays – back to back in a single set! First up is Too Hot To Stop – a pivotal album from The Bar-Kays – a key post-Stax set, but one that's still very firmly grounded in Memphis funk! The groove definitely shows a bit more polish than ... read more CD
Black Forum/Motown, 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $27.99 30.99
An amazing record that's as powerful as the political message of the title – the hippest record ever cut by Amiri Baraka, and that's saying a heck of a lot! Baraka delivers a long and complex set of poetic reflections on the state of Black America, spiritual awakening, and political ... (Spoken Word, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
TK/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
A sweet set of soundtrack funk – from a film named after one of our favorite streets in Chicago! Although the record's got an approach that's perhaps a bit tighter and smoother than anything going down on Stony in the late 70s, it does manage to share a good deal of styles with the Chi-soul ... read more CD
Lescay, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
Includes "Hi Ya Honey", "As God Is My Judge", "Truthfully", "My Life Is Empty Without You", "Can't Stand It Anymore", "True Love" and more – 26 tracks in all! CD
(Out of print, CDr release.)
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $6.99 16.99
Fantastic funky soul from a very mysterious figure – Georgia's Nathan Bartell, a singer with a deep soul style, and an under-exposed legacy that mostly involves a few indie label singles, and countless work in the smaller clubs of his state! The blend of music here is a bit different than ... read more CD
Dave Bartholomew —
Best Of Dave Bartholomew – The Classic New Orleans R&B Band Sound ... LP Imperial/Stateside (UK), Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A really important chapter in the history of New Orleans soul – 50s work from leader/arranger Dave Bartholomew, an artist who really helped to shape the Crescent City sound! The set features some unissued material – and instrumental work from Pee Wee Crayton on guitar and Dave Lastie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has a light stain near the bottom, but front looks nice.)
King Masters (UK), Early 50s. Used ... $6.99
20 tracks total. CD
(Still sealed.)
Epic, 1987. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Seminal work from the lovely Basia – and an album that's a wonderful hybrid of jazz, soul, and pop – all put together at a level that really goes beyond most of her contemporaries! There's a vibe here that's almost like Swing Out Sister at their best – catchy, but never cloying ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Basia —
Time & Tide (2CD deluxe edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Epic/Cherry Pop (UK), 1987. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Seminal work from the lovely Basia – and an album that's a wonderful hybrid of jazz, soul, and pop – all put together at a level that really goes beyond most of her contemporaries! There's a vibe here that's almost like Swing Out Sister at their best – catchy, but never cloying ... read more CD
Basic Black —
What Ever It Takes (7" edit, 12" mix, dub mix, LP version, house mix, inst) ... 12-inch Sound Of New York, 1990. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Motown sleeve.)
Fontella Bass —
Free ... CD Paula/Fuel, 1972. Used ... $6.99
Very righteous work from Fontella Bass – an album done after her time at Chess Records, and after her work in Paris with the Art Ensemble Of Chicago – in a heartfelt, southern soul mode that's totally great! Fontella's back working with producer Oliver Sain, who first brought her fame ... read more CD
(Still sealed, spine has a thin cutout notch.)
Checker, 1965. Very Good+ ... $36.99 48.99
With that whip in her hand, we're not gonna argue with Fontella Bass about her New Look in the photo – and we can definitely say that the whole classic album definitely lives up to her hip, powerful stance on the cover! Fontella's a singer who started in gospel, later sung jazz, but who ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Checker piece label stereo pressing! Cover has light wear on one side, but is great overall.)
Palco, 1982. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has light wear and aging, some splitting in the top seam, a thin smudge at the top right edge, and a tiny peeled spot at the bottom seam.)
Mercury, 1992. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
A&M (Japan), 1993. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
These guys may not be the baddest boys of the industry – they'd have to go a long way to reach that title – but they definitely do a good job of bringing a touch of attitude to the world of harmony soul – blending hip hop inspiration with old school formation, in a style that's ... read more CD
Grand Royal/Universal, 1996/1998. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 30.99
The Beasties' peak-era, retro-style instrumentals LP! Even at their weakest vocal moments, we've always dug the Beastie Boys' firm commitment to funky instrumental backing – their albums are filled with lots of nice interludes, instrumentals, and backing grooves – but they often seemed ... (Hip Hop, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
