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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Atlantic (UK), 1994. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In the fold-out poster cover, with minimal wear and bent a bit at the sides and corners.)
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!)
Blackground/Empire, Late 90s/Early 2000s. New Copy 3LP Gatefold ... $35.99 39.99
A massive posthumous compilation – one that features album tracks, singles, and some other non-LP material from the fantastic Aaliyah – a double-length set that certainly deserves the "ultimate" used in the title! Tracks here feature a few guest appearances by Timbaland, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl!)
Nightwave, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickred JCI sleeve, with some ringwear and a promo stamp.)
Virgin, 1988. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Invisible City Editions, 1993. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 23.99
An obscure soul set from the London scene of the 90s – and a record that's done with a nicely lean, homegrown style all the way through! Accura uses plenty of keyboards, samples, and beats to craft most of these tunes – almost in a mode that's more 80s indie soul overall, yet which ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1975. Very Good ... $11.99
The second chapter in a mighty 70s trilogy from Ace Spectrum – a killer set recorded for Atlantic Records, and easily some of the best group soul issued by the label in the decade! Ace Spectrum change things up a bit here from the obvious – hitting a variety of modes that move between ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, unglued seam.)
Johnny Adams —
One Foot In The Blues ... CD 
Rounder, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Johnny Adams —
Reconsider Me ... CD Collectables, Late 60s/1970s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and booklet.)
Rounder, 1989. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear and a cutout hole.)
Soul Power, 1972/1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $18.99
Incredible work from the obscure African Music Machine – a southern funk combo led by bassist Louis Villery – a legendary batch of funky singles, finally brought together as a full album! The band has a very unique sound that involves a lot of rolling bubbling basslines, spacey organ ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue pressing.)
Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... $2.99
One of the many 70s disco projects recorded under the supervision of Michael Zager – and although this one isn't nearly as Latin as the name might imply, the record is a nice mix of clubby grooves and conga sounds, in the manner of some of the best Latin Hustle records of the time. Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, promo sticker, and light wear.)
Virgin (Japan), 1989. Used ... $4.99 9.99
A super-huge debut from After 7 – a group related to Kenny Babyface Edmonds, who's very much at the helm of the set alongside his partner LA! The LA/Babyface groove is very much in place here – but with that crackle that shows the approach of new jack touches, and less of the mellower ... read more CD
(Original 1989 Japanese pressing.)
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
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
Goldie Alexander —
Knocking Down Love (voc, inst) ... 12-inch TGO/Quality (Canada), 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Quality sleeve.)
King, Late 50s. Used ... $6.99
A classic album from one of our favorite jazz singers ever – a set that really set a whole new standard for a generation! Even at this early stage, Lorez Alexandria was an amazingly accomplished vocalist – as you'll hear on this excellent selection of tunes from the Lester Young ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
21, 1986. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Black Magic (Netherlands), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
A&M, 1978. Very Good+ ... $5.99
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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear on the opening.)
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!)
Strawberry, 1977. Sealed ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the corners.)
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
Concord, 1983. Sealed ... $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
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Sue, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
After cutting some albums of straighter jazz material during the late 50s, Ernestine did this nice album of supper-club soul for Sue, with some sweet fragile arrangements by Bert Keyes, and an overall approach that's very similar to the Lorez Alexandria work on Argo with Riley Hampton. The style ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label mono pressing.)
Warner, 1981. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
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
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
Trojan (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 31.98
An incredible duo, and one who look more like an American soul team on the front cover – and manage to deliver a similar vibe in the grooves! The style is definitely reggae, but as you'd guess from the Nina Simone cover in the title track, Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths are also reaching out ... (Reggae, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition red vinyl pressing!)
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
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
Also available Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 (with download) ... LP 18.99
Apple & The Three Oranges —
Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 (with download) ... LP Now Again, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $18.99 19.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 ... CD 7.99(Includes download.)
Columbia, 1974. Near Mint- ... $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
(Original US pressing. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and a tracklist sticker.)
Arnie's In Love —
Enough Wind – Invisible/Rock Sucks!, Early 80s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(2014 reissue.)
Stony Plain, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Immediate (Japan), 1968. Used ... $11.99 18.99
A classic set of British soul by PP Arnold – LA native, and a onetime member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue who ended up staying behind in the UK after a mid 60s tour! The album's got a very interesting approach that's quite a bit more sophisticated than the sound of the Ike Turner group ... read more CD
(2002 Japanese pressing. Small Japanese promo sticker on barcode.)
Atlantic, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve, with bent sides and corners.)
Atlantic, 1967. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Ashanti —
Dreams (radio, LP, inst)/Def Jam, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered Murder Inc sleeve.)
Warner, 1976. Very Good ... $1.99
A mid 70s winner from Ashford & Simpson – one of their earlier efforts, and a record that finds them fleshed out as a top notch act of their end – even if it'd be yeas before they'd net the kind of huge chart success that they deserved! Come As You Are is filled with solid soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring wear.)
Capitol, 1983. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Warner, 1977. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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
Also available So So Satisfied (green vinyl pressing) ... LP 15.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
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
Also available So So Satisfied ... LP 1.99(Limited edition "Spring Green" vinyl pressing!)
A&M, 1978. Sealed ... $11.99
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, 1982. Near Mint- ... $7.99
The title's certainly right on this one – because Atlantic Starr serve up a really brilliant blend of electro funk and mainstream soul – balanced with that near-perfect sound that made them one of the best groups of their generation! Despite the size of the combo, the sound is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve.)
A&M, 1985. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
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+ ... $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.)
Soul Bank (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 3LP ... $37.99 39.99
The great Brian Auger reaches way back into his catalog here – and brings together both classic cuts from his earliest years playing Hammond on the UK scene, and some unissued material that appears here for the first time ever! The set's maybe most noteworthy for featuring Auger in some more ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Disconforme (Spain), Early 70s. Used 2CD ... $14.99 19.99
RCA, 1972. Very Good- ... $4.99
A brilliant jazz rock jammer from Brian Auger – recorded here with a bit more effects than usual, in a nicely tripped-out way that makes us forgive the vocals and really get into the grooves of the tunes! The group seems even tighter than ever – but never too slick or rocking – ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has splitting on the spine & bottom seam.)
Brian Auger & Julie Tippetts —
Encore ... LP Warner, 1978. Very Good ... $5.99
An overdue reunion for Brian Auger and Julie Driscoll (now billed as Tippetts) – and a late 70s session that sounds quite a bit different than their mod soul of the 60s! The format here is still somewhat in a soul-based vein – but the sound is much more 70s, and much more "adult&qu ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Encore ... CD 14.99(Cover has edge & ring wear, clear tape on spine & bottom.)
RCA, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and some staining on the front.)
Chrysalis, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Eastbound/Westbound (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $8.99 18.99
A sweet little album of funky instrumental guitar! The record's one of the most obscure on the Westbound label – and it features guitar player Donald Austin going to town on 13 short little cuts with a tripped-out funky groove – sometimes fuzzy, usually funky, and always with that ... read more CD
(Comes in a great little cardboard slipcase – replicating the old LP sleeve!)
Qwest, 1981. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A big one for Patti Austin – and a set that moved her from the jazz/soul sidelines right into the mainstream – but all without losing any of her charm from before! A big part of the record's success comes from the production work of Quincy Jones – a longtime associate who gave ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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
(80s Polygram pressing in a red border cover, with a cutout notch and lightly bent corners.)
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- ... $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.)
Atlantic/Rhino, 1974. Used ... $4.99
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 CD
(1995 remastered edition. BMG Direct pressing.)
MCA, 1973. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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 light wear and aging.)
Atlantic, 1978. Very Good+ ... $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
David Axelrod —
Heavy Axe (180 gram pressing) ... LP Fantasy/Craft, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Heavy Axe ... CD 8.99
Polydor, 1979. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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.)
Roy Ayers —
Let's Do It ... LP Polydor, 1978. Very Good ... $8.99
Pure magic from the height of Roy Ayers' classic 70s run on Polydor – a record that's filled with warm, jazzy grooves – all served up in that unique style that Roy was forging at the time! The album perfectly balances dancefloor tracks with mellower numbers – stepping out one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is nice.)
Uno Melodic/BBE (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 29.99
A fantastic lost chapter in the career of genius soul/jazz/funk maestro Roy Ayers – a set that was only ever issued in the UK, and which is a great second part to his Lots Of Love album on the Uno Melodic label! This album features a few tracks from that gem, but in longer versions – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
BBE (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
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 CD
Also available Virgin Ubiquity – Unreleased Recordings 1976 to 1981 ... LP 34.99
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
Also available Virgin Ubiquity – Unreleased Recordings 1976 to 1981 ... CD 9.99
Roy Ayers —
Virgo Vibes ... LP Atlantic/Nature Sounds, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
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
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Curtom (Japan), 1971. Used ... $18.99
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.)
Epic, 1993. Used ... $1.99
Titles include "Lady Lady", "Never Keeping Secrets", "Rock Bottom", "Saturday", "And Our Feelings", "When Can I See You", and "Well Alright". CD
Motown, 2000. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $32.99 34.99
A millennial classic from Erykah Badu – a record that came along right as the current century was starting up, to show a soulful path that would keep things strong for many years to come! The album grabbed a bigger audience than Erykah's first, but still kept things strong – really ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
A&M, 1986. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Atco/Big Pink (South Korea), 1970. New Copy Gatefold ... $18.99 22.99
Fantastic solo work from Ginger Baker – a musician who only seemed to get better and better the farther he moved away from Cream and Blind Faith! A set like this really gives Ginger a chance to open up and explore all the many musical currents that were grabbing his interests – served ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
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- ... $43.99
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
Band Of Thieves —
Band Of Thieves ... LP Ovation, 1976. Very Good+ ... $16.99
A great mix of mellow soul and sweet disco – and a lost treasure from the 70s Twin Cities soul scene! There's a groove here that almost sounds like east coast group soul in the early pre-mainstream disco years – hitting some uptempo tunes for the clubs, but also kicking back into some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing. Cover has a mild corner bend.)
Warner/Polysom (Brazil), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
An excellent album by one of the greatest Brazilian funk bands ever – a wonderful blend of funk, jazz, and soul – and a set that rivals any of the best work coming from the US at the time! These guys are right on the money right from the start – moving through sharp changes with ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Volt/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
An incredible package from the great Darrell Banks – a set that brings together his sublime Stax Records album, plus lots of rare bonus tracks too! The core record – Here To Stay – is incredible work from the great Banks – one of the few albums this genius Detroit soul ... read more CD
Goldmine (UK), Late 60s. Used ... $14.99 18.99
Unbelievably breathtaking compilation of the fantastic late 60s work by this lost Detroit soul genius. 27 tracks strong, and solid all the way through, this comp features nearly all of Darrell's work from the period, and stands as a tribute to all of the great underground soul work that was going ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mercury, 1987. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the corners.)
Mercury, 1977. Very Good ... $8.99
A great step forward for The Bar-Kays – an album that actually has them taking on a few mellower moments, amidst the heavy funk you might expect – yet all without softening their groove at all! The album's very much in the best spirit of the group's Mercury debut – still recorded ... (Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and aging.)
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, 1979. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Later Bar-Kays at their best – still plenty funky, but also working in a smoothly soulful style that became the group's trademark sound at Mercury! The album's got a real bass-heavy appeal from the start – working in a mode that shares a lot with Cameo, The Gap Band, and some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner and small, faint stain on the bottom)
Mercury, 1978. Very Good ... $6.99
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
Folkways, 1980. New Copy Gatefold ... $12.99 16.98
A hip batch of underground poetry tracks – collected together by the Before Columbus Foundation, a group dedicated to promoting the works of African-American and Native American artists! Despite the 1980 date, the collection has a feel that's similar to earlier righteous poetry albums on the ... (Spoken Word, Soul) read more CD
(Special limited CD – pressed up for us by the Smithsonian Folkways label. Comes with original cover artwork, and the CD also features a PDF file with the original liner notes and other materials from the original record release.)
Gene Barge, David Matthews, & Andre Davis —
Stony Island – Original Soundtrack ... LP Glades, 1978. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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 ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch an minimal wear.)
Maple/Remined, 1971. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
One of the few rare albums on the Maple label – a 70s imprint that's known for some incredible funk and soul! Despite the title, the set's a record that sounds a lot more down-home than uptown – thanks to hard-wailing vocals from Gloria Barnes herself, and a nicely rough-edged quality ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Atco, 1975. Near Mint- ... $6.99
It must have cost Barrabas plenty to make the heart-shaped manhole on the cover of this album – but given the sound of the grooves, the money was well worth it! The set's a fair bit tighter than their earliest work from Spain – but also a great direction for their styles – one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear, edge wear, a small X in pen in back, and a small stain at the bottom right edge. Label has an X in marker.)
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
King Masters (UK), Early 50s. Used ... $8.99
20 tracks total. CD
(Still sealed.)
Basia —
Time & Tide ... LP Epic, 1987. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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.)
