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Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
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Factory/Mute, 1982. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
Quite possibly the funkiest album ever by the groundbreaking British group A Certain Ratio – filled with lots of heavy post-disco bass and percussion, all rattling away with the energy of some of the best work on Ze Records a the time! The group's dark moody feel is still largely in place, ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Also available Sextet (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP 23.99
Factory/Mute, 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.98
Quite possibly the funkiest album ever by the groundbreaking British group A Certain Ratio – filled with lots of heavy post-disco bass and percussion, all rattling away with the energy of some of the best work on Ze Records a the time! The group's dark moody feel is still largely in place, ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sextet ... CD 13.99(Limited edition orange vinyl pressing – with download!)
Mercury, 1985. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Atlantic, 1974. Very Good ... $9.99
A tremendous debut from Ace Spectrum – a harmony quartet who never cracked the charts as much as some of their east coast contemporaries, but who were every bit as great as the bigger names on the east coast scene! The album's got a soaring sound that's strongly influenced by Philly, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Cover has wear, marker & aged tape along all seams.)
Inner Spectrum (Japanese pressing) ... CD 24.99
Inner Spectrum (expanded & remastered) (UK pressing) ... CD 24.99
Atlantic (UK), 1974. Used ... $24.99
A tremendous debut from Ace Spectrum – a harmony quartet who never cracked the charts as much as some of their east coast contemporaries, but who were every bit as great as the bigger names on the east coast scene! The album's got a soaring sound that's strongly influenced by Philly, but ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print.)
Inner Spectrum ... LP 9.99
Inner Spectrum (Japanese pressing) ... CD 24.99
Atlantic (Japan), 1974. Used ... $24.99
A tremendous debut from Ace Spectrum – a harmony quartet who never cracked the charts as much as some of their east coast contemporaries, but who were every bit as great as the bigger names on the east coast scene! The album's got a soaring sound that's strongly influenced by Philly, but ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print Japanese pressing.)
Inner Spectrum ... LP 9.99
Inner Spectrum (expanded & remastered) (UK pressing) ... CD 24.99
Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A masterpiece of east coast harmony soul – and worth it for the title cut alone! Ace Spectrum are always pretty great, but on this album, they really bust out of the box with some of the most wonderful harmonies they've ever recorded – set to impeccable arrangements by Patrick Adams, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has tape residue on all seams, some wear, and an index sticker.)
Brunswick, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99
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
(Cover has a cutout hole & some light wear.)
Brunswick/Solid (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $13.99
An excellent second album by Barbara Acklin – and a perfect demonstration of her really unique Chicago soul talents! Acklin's really at the cusp of two generations here – at one level still with some of the sweetness of the earlier style of 60s girl soul, but at another full of the ... read more CD
Brunswick/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $13.99
Beautiful, beautiful Chicago soul from one of the women who did it best – the always-amazing Barbara Acklin, a singer who managed to mix the raw and the smooth in a really unique way! The record's a mix of some sweet originals, plus covers that Barbara handles with her usual poise and class ... read more CD
Blue Cat/Real Gone, Mid 60s. New Copy Gatefold ... $5.99 17.98
Finally – the complete story of The Ad Libs – a group known for their classic singles of the 60s, but one who never issued a full-length album of their own! This great little set more than corrects that fact – by bringing together 9 rare singles for the Blue Cat label, plus ... read more CD
Fuel, 1969/1970. Used ... $11.99
A great collection of southern soul tracks from Johnny Adams – a lesser-known singer who recorded for SSS International at the end of the 60s, and who has had quite a career as an underground blues singer in recent years. To be honest, it's this early material of Johnny's that we really dig ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Koch, 2009. Used ... $9.99
The first album in many years from Oleta Adams – and it's nice to hear that her famous vocals haven't dimmed a bit! The record's got a simple, easygoing sort of groove – warm soul with a touch of jazz, but never too smooth or commercial – and most tracks are arranged by Oleta, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1989. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cutout hole and is lightly bent at the top.)
Disques Total (Canada), 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Afro Cuban Band —
Rhythm Of Life (2-sided promo) ... 12-inch Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Double sided promo of this tight little groover from the Afro Cuban Band! Not as Latin sounding as you might expect – but a nice club track with a good soulful finish. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Clear vinyl promo.)
Columbia, 1981. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A distant star in the Earth Wind & Fire galaxy – and the only album by this sweetly grooving group that owed a lot to the EWF sound! The record's produced by Verdine White, executive produced by Maurice White, and even features a bit of guest vocals by Philip Bailey – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a large name in marker and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
Victor (Japan), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $24.99
A special collection of work from this very soulful Japanese singer – one that brings together some of the best cuts from her classic albums, but with some new touches on mastering under the direction of the GRP label! Yasuko's great all the way through – singing in English, but often ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Adlib Presents Victor Japanese Fusion series!)
Al & The Kidd, 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99
A heavily percussive groove – of the sort that made Al & The Kidd one of the funkiest groups on the DC scene! The style here is still very much in a 70s funky club mode, but you can also hear a bit of go-go drums in the mix too – never used too strongly, but hinting towards the ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Flying Dutchman, 1972. Very Good Gatefold ... $14.99
Reedman Harold Alexander cut very few albums as a leader – and this is one of the best! You're likely to hear Alexander's work in the background on other sessions, but at the time of this record he was also a visionary leader – perfect for the open, freewheeling vibe allowed by the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Are You Ready? ... CD 13.99(Cover has light wear.)
Prism, 1986. Sealed ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Prism sleeve.)
Larc/P-Vine (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... $26.99
Alfonzo's kicking back on the cover – posing a bit like Michael Jackson on the cover of Thriller – a record that's maybe a pretty good comparison for the sound of this rare set too! The tunes are upbeat, catchy, and perfectly fit for the lightly crackling style of Alfonzo's vocals ... read more CD
Tru Sound, Early 60s. Very Good ... $29.99
Tasty R&B material, recorded on Prestige's short-lived Tru-Sound subsidiary. Ernestine had some earlier fame under the name Anisteen Allen, and this record's got a similar sound to her late 40s work – with lots of smoky vocals, touched by a warm jazz sensibility that gives the material a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove and RVG stamp. Cover has some edge wear and small seam splits.)
Truth/Stax, 1975. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A beautiful mix of gospel soul and heavy Memphis production – and the kind of heavy soul album that made Rance Allen one of Stax's best new artists during the 70s. David Porter produced and arranged, and the album has some great electric keyboard work by Rance that provides a perfect ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tony Allen —
Black Voices ... CD Comet (France), 1999. Used ... $8.99
A seminal set that really put Tony Allen back on top – a record that showed that Allen was way more than just Fela's drummer, or another Afro Funk artist in general – but instead a really free-thinking, deep-concept musician overall! The album comes from key time that Allen spent on ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Tony Allen & Africa 70 —
Jealousy/Evolver, 1975/1977. Used ... $9.99
Fantastic Afro funky! This set lovingly repackages 2 early albums by Tony Allen, best known to the world as the drummer in Fela's legendary Africa 70 group! Both records have a distinctly Fela-sounding groove – which isn't surprising, as they were produced by Fela, feature Fela, and have ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Strut (UK), 1979. Used 2 CDs ... $13.99
Fantastic Afro funky! This set lovingly repackages 2 early albums by Tony Allen, best known to the world as the drummer in Fela's legendary Africa 70 group! Both records have a distinctly Fela-sounding groove – which isn't surprising, as they were produced by Fela, feature Fela, and have ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print. Packaged in two LP-style sleeves in a small slipcase. Includes booklet.)
Allure —
Head Over Heels (trackmasters mix, inst, acapella, album, no rap) ... 12-inch Epic, 1996. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Featuring Nas. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
A&M, 1978. Very Good ... $3.99
Two top trumpet talents – coming together beautifully on this groovy late 70s set! Both Herb Alpert and Hugh Masekela had a big rise to fame in the 60s – Herb, for his Tijuana Brass albums on A&M – and Hugh, for the way that he brought South African jazz currents to the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Motown/Universal (Japan), 1988. New Copy ... $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
Also available Gerald Alston ... CD 19.99(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Motown, 1988. Used ... $19.99
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
Also available Gerald Alston ... CD 13.99(Original pressing – out of print! Rear artwork has a bit of pen.)
Now Again/Stones Throw, 1973. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $21.99 23.98
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Available again after a a few years out of print!)
Mirus/Our Gang, 1982. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A killer 80s groove set – served up by this obscure Chicago group, and done with a high class sound that's really great! The record easily rivals much of the work on the bigger labels at the time – thanks to some great arrangements by Dunn Pearson that mix together all the right ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear.)
Epic, 1982. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A wicked little set from Carl Anderson – a singer who first found fame on the state, later sung in a spiritual world, but does an especially great job here! Anderson's got some really mighty pipes on the date – a vocal approach that's bold, robust, and plenty proud – stepping out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Epic, 1985. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A great set in the short run of classics that Carl Anderson cut for Columbia Records in the 1980s – albums that never cracked the charts that strongly at the time, but which have gone on to be remembered well over the years! On this record, Anderson nicely balances a tight groove with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Epic, 1986. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Grapevine (UK), 1970s. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
The complete recordings of a wonderful soul singer who never fully got her due – Detroit diva Carol Anderson, best known for a few tracks that broke big on the UK Northern scene – but finally presented here with the full scope of her work in one set! Carol had a great approach that was ... read more CD
Ernestine Anderson —
Big City ... LP Concord, 1983. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Ernestine Anderson at the height of her powers – caught during a very successful run at Concord Records, where she was easily one of the hippest things going down at the time! The group here is a trio, and very tight – Hank Jones on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and Jeff Hamilton on ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ernestine Anderson —
My Kinda Swing ... LP Wing/Mercury, Late 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Ernestine works her way through a set of bluesy tunes with a spot of jazz – with backing by Ernie Wilkins orchestra, with players that include "Hank Jones, Tate Houston, Yusef Lateef, Ernie Royal, and Clark Terry. Titles include "My Kinda Love", "See See Rider", ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Grapevine (UK), 1960s/1970s. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
A masterful set of recordings from Chicago soul chanteuse Ruby Andrews – tunes she cut for Zodiac Records between 1967 and 1973! Ruby could handle any soul style her producers threw her way, be it driving dancefloor stompers or pure torch balladry, but she had a way of infusing everything ... read more CD
United Artists, 1974. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Veep, 1967. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Great soul versions of movie tunes – arranged by Teddy Randazzo, with all the Little Anthony charm! Titles include "Watch What Happens", "A Man & A Woman", "Georgy Girl", "You Only Live Twice", "The Gentle Rain", "Shadow Of Your ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has some wear & notes in pen.)
Veep, 1966. Very Good- ... $6.99
Sublime uptown soul from Anthony & The Imperials – here working without the "Little" in their name, which is a good indication of the nature of the material! The tracks are all wonderfully composed original numbers from Teddy Randazzo – who also arranged and produced the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has wear, aging, seam splitting, and a name in marker.)
Veep, 1967. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a half split top seam, edge wear, and surface wear, mostly on back.)
Columbia, 1974. Very Good ... $24.99
Killer Latin grooves from the mid 70s – a sweet Columbia session from percussionist Jose Areas that easily rivals some of the better-known Chicano grooves from the west coast! There's a nice mix of guitar and keyboards bubbling through the group's Latin lineup – which includes lots of ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear & a cut corner.)
Favorite (France), Early 80s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $25.99
Arian's perm on the cover gives you a hint of how the set might sound – and the whole thing is maybe even better than you might think! The album's an unusual soul set from early 80s Yugoslavia – with vocals that are partly in English, and a sound that's heavy on the same kind of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Special 2 x 45rpm version – with great sound!)
A&M, 1978. Near Mint- ... $3.99
One of Joan Armatrading's real classics of the 70s – a record that perfectly blends her acoustic soul with some slightly tighter arrangements – but all at a level that still feels really personal and spontaneous! Joan's unique singing style is very much upfront – that individual ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on the spine & a cutout notch.)
A&M, 1981. Used ... $5.99
Early 80s synthy soul and new wave sounds from Joan Armatrading – really taking her earlier, kind of folk soul based sound confidently into the early 80s keyboard heavy grooves with some pronounced Caribbean flourishes! Lots of punchy rhythms and neon bright 80s sounds, but it's the songs ... read more CD
(Out of print. Drill hole through case & rear tray card.)
Muscle Shoals Sound, 1986. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Man-U-El, 1980. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A self-released album from Chicago funnyman Manuel Arrington – with long routines that include "That's My Van", "Black Bart", "Live From Bruno's", and "Live From Aire Crown". LP, Vinyl record album
(Comes in a plain white sleeve.)
Atlantic, 1985. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Probably Steve Arrington's most well loved track after his days with Slave – a supremely catchy 80s groover with a slightly righteous title chorus – crossover pop certainly, but plenty darn soulful too! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Steve Arrington's Hall Of Fame —
Nobody Can Be You (short, long) ... 12-inch Atlantic, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Atlantic sleeve.)
Atlantic, 1983. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A great solo classic from Steve Arrington – who continued to make excellent music long after leaving Slave, thanks to records like this! The Hall Of Fame sound is almost a refinement of the earlier Slave groove – a bit more focused and stripped down for the 80s, with a definite ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, tracklist sticker, large name in marker, and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
Island, 1984. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Brilliant work! Would music ever be this great again? We're hard pressed to think so. Trevor Horn, fresh from his vamped-up work with Yes, hits the beat box with the Dudley, Horn, and Jeczalik team, and comes up with these crossover instrumental tunes that took a hip hop groove to the next level ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Island sleeve.)
Chrysalis, 1986. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(US pressing. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Island, 1984. Used ... $7.99
An incredibly wonderful record from The Art of Noise – their first full length, following off of the ep Into Battle With – and a much more open-ended array of beats, sounds, and that wonderful chunky Trevor Horn production! The album's got versions of some of the older singles – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
BeeGee, Very Good+ ... $3.99
Brunswick, 1967. Very Good ... $19.99
A really breakout moment for The Artistics – and the start of a really sublime run with the great Brunswick Records! The group had already broken a bit on Okeh a few years before – securing a top spot on the Chicago scene with their bouncy northern soul groove – a love of rhythm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label promo. Cover has ring & edge wear, half split bottom seam, and some notes in pen on back.)
TK, 1979. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a TK Disco sleeve. Label has an ink stamp.)
Cadet/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $19.99
Incredible work from the amazing Dorothy Ashby – a brilliant set of funky and spiritual tunes, set to full backings from Chicago soul arranger Richard Evans! This album is easily one of Ashby's greatest, and it's dedicated to the writings of Omar Khayyam – one of the forces guiding ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing! Part of the Diggin Universal Music – supervised by DJ Muro.)
Warner, 1979. Very Good+ ... $4.99
2 soaring cuts off their Stay Free LP, with Ashford & Simpson trading vocals over their patented sophisticated soul, that never loses it's nice dance floor oriented groove on the a-side, while "You Always Could" is one of their richly-produced ballads. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has BPM in pencil.)
Capitol (Japan), 1983. New Copy ... $13.99
Always-great work from the team of Ashford & Simpson – the kind of a record that has them at the top of their game, even though they'd changed their overall sound over the years! The vibe here is more in an 80s groove mode than some of the duo's Warner albums, but they've still got an ... read more CD
Also available High Rise ... LP 1.99(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Capitol, 1983. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Always-great work from the team of Ashford & Simpson – the kind of a record that has them at the top of their game, even though they'd changed their overall sound over the years! The vibe here is more in an 80s groove mode than some of the duo's Warner albums, but they've still got an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available High Rise ... CD 13.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Warner, 1978. Used ... $9.99
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 CD
Also available Is It Still Good To Ya ... LP 2.99(Out of print. Booklet has a gold promotional stamp.)
Warner, 1978. Very Good ... $2.99
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
Also available Is It Still Good To Ya ... CD 9.99(Cover has some wear.)
Warner/Groove Line Records (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $23.99
A great selection of work by the team of Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson! The pair started out doing some excellent work at Motown during the early 70s – but it wasn't until they moved to Warner in the middle of the decade that they began to emerge as the powerhouse act they became for the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, 1980. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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
Also available (Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Musical Affair (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 5.99
Musical Affair (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99
Warner/Big Break (UK), 1980. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
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 CD
Also available Musical Affair ... LP 4.99
Musical Affair (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 5.99
Warner/Wounded Bird, 1980. Used ... $5.99
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 CD
Also available Musical Affair ... LP 4.99
Musical Affair (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99
Warner, 1979. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Warner, 1977. Sealed ... $2.99
Excellent work from Ashford & Simpson – with some modern soul groovers that are among the best they ever did! The album includes their original reading of "Top Of The Stairs", a great sexy soul duet that was later done by Collins & Collins – and it's also got a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ashford & Simpson —
Send It (Warner pressing) ... CD Warner, 1977. Used ... $5.99
Excellent work from Ashford & Simpson – with some modern soul groovers that are among the best they ever did! The album includes their original reading of "Top Of The Stairs", a great sexy soul duet that was later done by Collins & Collins – and it's also got a ... read more CD
(Out of print Warner pressing.)
Warner, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Capitol/Cherry Pop (UK), 1984. Used ... $6.99
Darn solid work from Ashford & Simpson – one of the duo's biggest albums for Capitol Records, and a great set from their 80s run for the label! The groove here is a bit more heavy on keyboards and beats than before, but the pair still keep things plenty soulful with their positive, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Warner, 1979. Sealed ... $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
(Sealed, with original hype sticker! Cover has a cutout mark.)
Capitol (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... $13.99
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 CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Capitol, 1982. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Also available Street Opera ... CD 13.99(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Warner, 1976. Very Good ... $19.99
Rare promo only release of the soaring disco classic from the early days of Ashford & Simpson! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Warner/Rhino, 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... $3.99
15 tracks – and a great selection of work by the team of Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson! The pair started out doing some excellent work at Motown during the early 70s – but it wasn't until they moved to Warner in the middle of the decade that they began to emerge as the powerhouse ... read more CD
Which Way (UK), 2014. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Andrew Ashong —
Flowers/Sound Signature, 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Theo Parrish. 12-inch, Vinyl record
A&M (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $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
Also available Radiant ... CD 9.99(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
A&M/Vinyl Masterpiece (Netherlands), 1980. Used ... $9.99
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
Also available Radiant ... CD 13.99
A&M/Universal (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $13.99
Atlantic Starr definitely get straight to the point on this set – bursting out strongly with an upbeat groove from the very first note – all produced to perfection by maestro Bobby Eli, in the same manner as some of his other great late 70s work for other artists! The group's a big one ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
A&M, 1983. Very Good+ ... $1.99
A groovy little classic from Atlantic Starr – and a great example of the group's wonderfully catchy way of hitting a groove! The music's never pop, but has some captivating hooks all the way through – sweet little bits mixed in with the funky soul approach of the ensemble – made ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a large name in marker on both sides.)
Atmosfear —
En Trance ... LP Mr Bongo (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $23.99 24.98
Some of the greatest club tunes ever cut for the UK scene – a sublime album of jazzy spacey instrumentals by the legendary Atmosfear! The group were almost a UK equivalent of the sounds coming out of New York from the P&P camp at the end of the 70s – as they worked in the shadows ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available En Trance (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99
Atmosfear —
En Trance (with bonus tracks) ... CD Mr Bongo (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
Some of the greatest club tunes ever cut for the UK scene – a sublime album of jazzy spacey instrumentals by the legendary Atmosfear! The group were almost a UK equivalent of the sounds coming out of New York from the P&P camp at the end of the 70s – as they worked in the shadows ... read more CD
Also available En Trance ... LP 23.99
Disconforme (Spain), 1971. Used ... $12.99
A really mind-expanded set from keyboardist Brian Auger – and a record that has him stepping out of the 60s shadows of American jazz and R&B, into a groove that's much more solidly his own! Auger's really finding his sound with the Oblivion Express group here – bringing in a bit ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Afrodisia (Nigeria), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
A funky little combo from 70s Nigeria – one who could easily give most American funk bands of the time a good run for their money! The approach here is nice and lean – lots of heavy basslines and tight drums, run through with riffing wah-wah guitar licks, and plenty of sweet touches on ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus download!)
Salsoul, 1983. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Salsoul sleeve.)
Family Groove, Mid 80s. New Copy ... $12.99
Never-heard work from Aurra – a full album of grooves recorded in the years after the duo had left Salsoul Records, but still had plenty of great music to offer on their own! The style here is nice and lean – loads of bass and sweet keyboards from Steve Washington, who sings a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Salsoul, 1982. Near Mint- ... $5.99
The image on the cover is a great summation of the Aurra magic – a sweet blend of male and female vocals with plenty of soul – woven together in ways that are quite different from more cliched duet modes of earlier years! The grooves are at the center of the record – set out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, large name in marker, and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
Family Groove, Early 80s. New Copy ... $12.99
Rare work from Aurra – work from their years after Salsoul Records, but every bit as great – and still with that lean, mean groove that made the duo so wonderful! "Somethin Tells Me" percolates with a nice jagged guitar riff alongside the rhythms – and "Never ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited numbered edition of 500 copies!)
Average White Band —
Average White Band ... LP Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... $9.99
AWB's first for Atlantic – and a nice slice of funk that proves that they can mix it up with the best groups of the 70s! The record's got plenty of sweet electric keyboards over smooth funky basslines – and as the years go by, the band's white boy vocals don't sound nearly as bad as we ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Average White Band —
Cut The Cake ... LP Atlantic, 1975. Very Good+ ... $7.99
If you need to own one album by Average White Band, this is it! The album features the band at their funky best – playing hard and chopping away with a strong crossover sound that put them firmly on the map during the early 70s. Loads of tight rolling basslines and hard drums – all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear & a bit of marker.)
Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Their classic double live set from the mid 70s, and as tight a batch of grooves as you'll find on their studio albums! In fact, this one might even be tighter, as it's got a good set of classic tracks performed live, with a sound that's a little bit more uptight and open than the studio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
MCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... $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
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Average White Band —
Soul Searching ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Sublime mid 70s work from The Average White Band – and a record that really has the group deepening their groove a bit – moving past the heavier funk of their roots, into some mellower grooves that are totally great! There's a great undercurrent of jazz in some of the playing here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve.)
