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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Leo's Sunshipp —
We Need Each Other (180 gram vinyl) ... LP 
Lyons/Expansion (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 29.99
A really great underground groover from the 70s – an album that hardly got any circulation at the time, but which has gone onto become the stuff of legend over the years! The album's a bit unusual, in that it almost feels like an expanded package of 12" singles – as the a-side ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1965. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Near-perfect work from Barbara Lewis – one of our favorite female talents of the 60s – and an artist whose blend of soul and sophistication went onto influence a huge generation of singers in years to come! The album's a key collaboration with Detroit producer Ollie McLaughlin – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green and blue label stereo pressing.)
Hotlanta, 1974. Near Mint- ... $29.99
One of the greatest albums of southern soul from the 70s – a set we'd put right up there next to the Soul Children albums on Stax, or the new sound that was brewing up down at Malaco! Jimmy Lewis is an artist who never fully got his due – but he wrote and produced the whole set, at a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo pressing, in the cover with a programming guide. Cover has a partially unglued seam and light wear, but looks great overall.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Don't It Feel Good/
Columbia/BGO (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 19.99
Sweet electric magic from Ramsey Lewis – four 70s albums in a single collection! First up is Don't It Feel Good – massive keyboard work from the great Ramsey Lewis – easily one of his best records ever, thanks to some spaciously funky production by Charles Stepney! Stepney plays ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Columbia/Jazz FM (UK), 1970s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 19.99
A mighty nice collection of work from the second chapter in the career of piano legend Ramsey Lewis – work that he recorded for Columbia Records in the 70s and 80s, after his initial run at Chess – and with a sound that's even groovier and more soulful than before! Ramsey in the 70s ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
EMI/Collectables, Late 50s. Used ... $2.99
Classic New Orleans soul from Smiley Lewis – an artist who's best known for his classic "I Hear You Knocking", but who has a lot more great tracks under his belt! Titles include "Bumpity Bump", "Bells Are Ringing", "Blue Monday", "Lillie Mae" ... read more CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
Epic/Expansion (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
The hands of Webster Lewis are on a classic Fender Rhodes on the cover – and you'll hear plenty of that instrument on this collection, along with all the other many keyboards that Lewis can handle so well! Webster started out as a straighter jazzman in his early years, but by the time of ... read more CD
Also available Give Me Some Emotion – The Epic Anthology 1976 to 1981 ... LP 34.99
Epic/Expansion (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2LP ... $34.99 39.99
The hands of Webster Lewis are on a classic Fender Rhodes on the cover – and you'll hear plenty of that instrument on this collection, along with all the other many keyboards that Lewis can handle so well! Webster started out as a straighter jazzman in his early years, but by the time of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Give Me Some Emotion – The Epic Anthology 1976 to 1981 ... CD 18.99
Virgin, 1989. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cutout notch, some edge wear, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Judnell/Now Again, 1970. New Copy 2CD ... $6.99 15.98
A record that definitely lives up to its title – as it's a lot freer and more spiritual than later work from drummer Bubbha Thomas and his Lightmen group! This set perfectly captures the unique vibe that the ensemble brought to the Houston scene at the start of the 70s – really the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Judnell/Now Again, 1971. New Copy 2CD ... $6.99 15.98
Some of the most righteous sounds we've ever heard from Houston legends The Lightmen – recorded at a time when the group was at their most spiritual, and very firmly following a cosmic path set down by drummer Bubbha Thomas! The music here owes nothing to the hippest sounds coming from the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Lightin/Now Again, 1972. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $28.99 31.98
Cosmic jazzy genius from Bubbha Thomas & The Lightmen – the kind of a record that sounds like it should have come out of Detroit or Chicago in the early 70s – and not the Texas scene from which the group hailed! The Lightmen have a vibe that reminds us a lot of The Pharoahs or some ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Energy Control Center (2CD version – with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99(Nice pressing – in a heavy tip-on cover!)
Celluloid, 1969. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99 14.99
A really unlikely pairing of artists – vocals by Lightnin Rod, who'd later record his legendary album in the 70s – with guitar and bass from Jimi, and organ and drums from Buddy Miles! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(80s pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, lightly bent corners, and is bent a bit around the edges.)
Celluloid, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Fantastic stuff – incredibly hard and incredibly funky, and a masterpiece all the way through! Long before there was any talk of gangster rap, Jalal of the Last Poets recorded this album of gamblin', pimpin', and hard double dealin'. It's a fantastic album-long ride through the dark side of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cherry Pop (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 3CD ... $26.99 39.99
A huge amount of music from Liquid Gold – a UK studio group formed during the late 70s disco years, but one that was maybe a bit better than most of their commercial contemporaries! These guys have the slick clubby sound you might guess from their image on the cover, but often work with ... read more CD
Rhino/Capitol, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
Includes the songs "Tears On My Pillow", "Two People In The World", "So Much", "The Diary", "It's Not For Me", "Wishful Thinking", "A Prayer And Juke Box", "I'm Alright", "Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop", "My ... read more CD
United Artists, Late 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
Of all their early harmony soul contemporaries, Little Anthony and the group were one of the few to really stick to a solid vocal style – working here even at a late date with an approach that can still take our breath away! The album's a mixture of uptempo 60s soul tracks and other smoother ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing. Back cover has an ink stamp, light stains and some tearing in the bottom of the paste-on.)
Veep/EMI, 1960s. Used ... $5.99
Anthony and crew were one of the few groups who actually got better when they moved from the raw indie scene to the slicker major label one – as you'll hear perfectly on this set of some of their best work for the Veep/DCP/United Artists label. Teddy Randazzo handled the arrangements and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Collectables, 1959. Used ... $5.99
Incredible work from one of the greatest groups on the east coast scene at the end of the 50s – a wonderful harmony combo, but one with a hell of a lead singer too! Anthony's voice is hardly "little" here – as he belts it out with this raw soul power that's years ahead of its ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cat/P-Vine (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $9.99 24.99
An excellent early album from the amazing Little Beaver – a set that's also probably one of his best ever – served up with some extra-dope guitar, and nice deep Miami soul production by Steve Alaimo! Beaver handled all the arrangements – which means that there's plenty of room ... read more CD
Chess, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99 14.99
Classic Chess Records material from Little Milton – plus a full side of unreleased material – Live At The Burning Spear! Titles include "Grits Ain't Groceries", "I Stand Accused", "We're Gonna Make It", "Blind Man", "Who's Cheating Who" ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s French pressing.)
Little Milton —
Little Milton's Greatest Hits ... LP Chess, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Excellent 60s work from Little Milton – one of the few Chicago bluesmen of the 60s we actually dig! Milton always had a good deal of soul in his blues, and on these standout 60s tracks he really takes off – bridging worlds nicely, and crossing over to audiences who were digging sounds ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing in a black and white cover, with ringwear, edge wear, bent corners, and a small corner cut. Vinyl has small press flaw bumps.)
Malaco, 1990. Very Good ... $1.99
Specialty, 1959. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Little Richard doing his much imitated, never bettered thing on the Fabulous Little Richard LP – released near the end of the 50s and featuring emotive r&b numbers he cut in earlier sessions – not all as wild-eyed and fiery as some of his 50s recordings but a soulful thrill! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black & gold label pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, and aging in back.)
Specialty, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
Titles include "Slippin & Slidin", "Rip It Up", "Lucille", "Jenny Jenny", "Good Golly Miss Molly", "Long Tall Sally", and "Keep A Knockin". LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s mono gold label pressing. Cover has some ringwear, heavy edge wear with some seam splitting, and some discoloration from age.)
All Round Trading (Denmark), Mid/Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still with the PVC outer sleeve, with some aging and a bent corner.)
Vee Jay, 1964. Near Mint- ... $19.99
An early comeback for Little Richard – one of many over the years, and the one that's probably closest to the sound that first got him started! Although issued on Vee Jay in the 60s, the record's got less of a soul groove than you'd expect – and features Richard working on the west ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 2022. New Copy ... $22.99 26.99
Lizzo's reveling in superstardom here – even more forthright and confident than before, on titles that include "About Damn Time", "Grrrls", "I Love You Bitch", "Special", "Break Up Twice", "Naked", "Coldplay", "Birthday ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia/BGO (UK), 1973/1974. New Copy ... $8.99 21.98
SOUL, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A fantastic album of funky soul – and Shorty's greatest album! Well, it's actually only one of two albums he cut – and the only one that was issued before his untimely early death – but it's a killer batch of tracks that mix together funk, Detroit soul, and a great sense of humor! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo purple label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
SOUL, 1969. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A beautiful album from Shorty Long – issued shortly after his early death from drowning at the age of 29 – and an amazing document of the mighty soul powers he would have had in years to come! There's a depth here that Shorty never had before – a sense of power and righteousness ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes Motown inner sleeve. A nice copy.)
RCA/Soulmusic.com (UK), Early 80s. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
A really nice batch of early 80s soul from Loose Ends – one of the best-remembered groups who were making strong soul music in Britain in the period – but who actually recorded this excellent first album at Philadelphia's Alpha Studios! Making the record in Philly was a wise decision ... read more CD
Asterisk, Mid 70s. New Copy ... $7.99
Beautiful brown-eyed soul from the Ohio scene of the 70s – just the sort of record you might have expected to hear from East LA or Spanish Harlem back in the day – but even more amazing to come from Cleveland! The group are a Latin combo at the core, but they've soaked up plenty of ... read more CD
Reprise/Real Gone, Mid 60s. New Copy ... $13.99 19.99
A great lost chapter in the career of Darlene Love – a soul singer who's maybe known best for her early work with Phil Spector in The Crystals – but who ended up with a long legacy in music, which is partly added to by this collection! The core of the set features some mid 60s ... read more CD
20th Century/Universal (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
Classic 70s female soul – and one of the best albums ever recorded by Love Unlimited – a trio of ladies recording with Barry White during his glory years! The album's got a really incredible approach – partly in the mode of older female group soul, but also done with a hipper, ... read more CD
Universal, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $13.99 34.99
A fantastic selection of work from one of the hippest girl groups of the 70s – the mighty Love Unlimited trio, three singers who all worked under the genius of Barry White in his prime! Unlike other girl trios of the time, who often used an older soul mode refitted with disco grooves – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
20th Century, 1976. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A wonderful album by Barry White – a bit later than some of the early 70s hits, but one of his most satisfying records overall! The perpetual favorite on the album is the great groover "Strange Games & Things", a slow sly funky track that's been sampled often over the years, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a mild bend on the top, but is great overall!)
20th Century, 1973. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A beautiful swirling instrumental LP that features the classic "Love's Theme", the cut that made Barry a multi-millionaire, and which firmly established his sophisticated orchestral soul style as one of the trademarks of the 70s! This is the ultimate in 70s soul class – from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging. Labels have initials in pen.)
RCA/P&C, 1972. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
A tremendous little record from Love Peace & Happiness – a great vocal trio from the early 70s, and one who really shine with this overlooked gem for RCA! The trio were part of the New Birth/Nite Liters universe that producer Harvey Fuqua brought to the label at the time – and they' ... read more CD
P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy ... $19.99 24.99
The rich 70s legacy of the Lovelites – a Chicago trio who first sprang onto the soul with some wonderfully fragile work when they were young, and who continued to record some really great music – even though they never fully got their due at the time! The music here was all done after ... read more CD
Uni/P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy ... $19.99 24.99
The only full length album ever cut by this amazing Chicago girl group! The Lovelites first broke onto the charts with their stunning track "How Can I Tell My Mom & Dad" – a sad slow tune about teen pregnancy, sung in a strange otherworldly style that's also quite soulful ... read more CD
A&M, 1980. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Massively solid boogie work from Jeffrey Osborne and LTD – still grooving beautifully at the end of the 70s, and working here with top-shelf production from Bobby Martin! The set's got that buoyant LTD groove that was a perfect foil for Osborne's soaring vocals – a sound that never ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear & is a nice copy overall.)
A&M, 1978. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Jeffrey Osborne's really emerging strongly here in the mellow soul mode – especially on the album's two great ballad cuts, "Concentrate On You" and "We Both Deserve Each Other", both of which are smooth mellow steppers with a modern soul approach that's slightly less ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light edge wear.)
RCA, 1977. Very Good+ ... $6.99 8.99
The beginning of an amazing run on RCA for vocalist Jon Lucien – working here in a sublime blend of styles that's way beyond simple soul or standard jazz! Lucien's got a sound that's unlike anything we can think of – apart from the countless imitators who've tried for his style in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, a split spine, some ring & edge wear.)
Afrasia, 2022. New Copy ... $14.99
A really majestic album from the great Carmen Lundy – one of our favorite jazz singers of all time, and one of the few who've just kept growing and changing as the years move on! As with all her recent records, Lundy put the whole thing together herself – a tremendous effort as a ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
RCA/P&C, 1973. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
A great little album from Pat Lundy – an enigmatic talent who crops up a number of times over the years – but always on different record labels, and always with a slightly different sound and style! This album's one of Pat's best – and has her working in a sophisticated soul ... read more CD
Capitol, 1950s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A bit jazz, a bit R&B, and swingin all the way through – the great Nellie Lutcher was one of the better singers of her generation, and it's a darn shame that she's not as well remembered as some of her other postwar musical contemporaries. This set was cut for Capitol during the early ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear on the opening edge, but no splits – and overall, this is a great copy!)
Epic, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Aladdin/P-Vine (Japan), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $35.99 39.99
A sweet SoCal groover from Cecil Lyde – recorded in LA in the early 80s, with a great mix of funky club and mellow soul modes! Cecil's got a great ear for the grittier side of California funk at the time – tunes that still use the heavy bass and keyboards of mainstream work from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi1)
Murray Hill, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 5LP Box Set ... $14.99 24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue. Includes the booklet and bonus 7-inch. Box has light wear and split corners at the bottom.)
Barbara Lynn —
Best Of Barbara Lynn – The Atlantic Years ... CD Atlantic/Ichiban/Soul Classics, Mid 60s. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print)
Columbia/Reel Music, 1978. New Copy ... $7.99 15.98
Massive work from the great Cheryl Lynn – and a key bridge between late 70s disco and the newer grooves of the 80s club scene! The album's a mix of midtempo groovers with a few mellower tracks – and it's got a tight, slightly jazzy sound that was very fresh at the time, and which still ... read more CD
(CD case has a small cutout hole.)
Up Front, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Everett, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
Everest, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A classic set from singer Gloria Lynne – mature vocals that bridge the worlds of soul and jazz – all set to some beautiful modern arrangements by Melba Liston! The set's got a depth that goes a bit past some of Gloria's other records from the time – less of the pop-styled ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
MCA/Universal (Japan), 1988. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
The Mac Band get their name from Charles and Derrick McCampbell – who duet on lead vocals on the set – but they also draw plenty of their sound from the team of LA and Babyface, who handle the leadoff tracks on the set – while also getting plenty of production help from David and ... read more CD
Marlin, 1979. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Maybe one of the most soul-based records ever from percussionist Ralph MacDonald – partly because Ralph does a bit of singing, in addition to playing the heavy congas on the cover! Yet the record's still got the core jazz vibe of his other sets from the late 70s – served up with an all- ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued seam.)
Marlin, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of percussionist Ralph MacDonald's best albums of the late 70s – and one of the few on his own, given how many other records he played on! The set's a complicated mix of jazz, soul, and a variety of rootsier elements – and MacDonald shows a lot of sides of his personality here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Guinness/Soul Brother (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
A rare funky gem from Madcliff – an early project from Chris Hills, who'd soon go onto greater fame in Players Association! The album's got a much more soul-based sound than Hills' later material – still upbeat and groovy, but delivered with an indie soul vibe that keeps things nice ... read more CD
A&M, 1982. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Plain sleeve has a bent corner.)
A&M, 1982. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Delmark, 1968. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
Incredible rare work from Magic Sam – a set recorded at his home in Chicago during the late 60s, and which has Sam coming across maybe more like a soul singer than ever before! The setting is very lean – just Sam on electric guitar and vocals – and it's that laidback approach ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Delmark, 1967. Used ... $4.99
A classic bit of indie blues from the Chicago scene – featuring some great players from the second generation after Chess Records stopped picking up the younger local talents! Magic Sam leads the group on vocals and guitar, and he's working here with Mighty Joe Young on guitar, Odie Payne on ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Sealed.)
Collectables, Late 60s. Used ... $11.99 14.99
One of the greatest blue-eyed soul groups of the 60s – made even better by tight arrangements from Sonny Sanders and Horace Ott! Titles include "Peace Of Mind", "Maybe Maybe Baby", "I Wish You Love", "Do A Justice To Your Heart", "I Got News" ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
One of Taj Mahal's first LPs of the 70s, and also one of his very best of the decade – if not THE best! Happy To Be Just Like I Am is one of the earlier records Taj cut in which he's really going all in with the diverse influences, including the Caribbean flourishes that so flavored his ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Polydor (Brazil), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $38.99 39.99
The incredible first album by Tim Maia – Brazil's greatest soul star in the 70s, and for good reason too – given that Tim was one of the few who could match the depth of American soul and funk at the time! Yet the music here is way more than just a Brazilian version of American soul ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful heavy vinyl pressing – with lyric insert!)
Polydor/Polysom (Brazil), 1971. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $38.99 39.99
One of the funkiest records ever from Brazilian soul legend Tim Maia – and a set that also has him singing a bit of English language lyrics too! The groove here is that classic Maia blend of Brazilian roots with American funk and soul – echoes of forro or samba in some of the rhythms, ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful heavy vinyl pressing – with lyric insert!)
Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
70s soul from Brazil – and a tremendously strong effort from the legendary Tim Maia! This record was Tim's first after an initial run on Polydor – and it shows Maia tightening up his groove even more, but still avoiding the slicker sounds of later years. There's a really focused sound ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
A killer set from a group that never lets us down – stepping out here in a sound that's more modern, more mature than their hit work of the 70s – yet still filled with all the sublime harmony soul we'd expect from the trio of Tony Silvester, Cuba Gooding, and Luther Simmons! Wade ... read more CD
Reprise/Strut (UK), 1970. New Copy ... $7.99 13.99
One of Miriam Makeba's hippest albums of all time – a set that marked the end of her association with Reprise Records, and her fame in the crossover American scene of the 60s – and for good reason, too – as the whole thing's brimming over with much more righteous energy than ever ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Gallo/Outernational (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99 29.99
A stunning bit of Afro Disco from the South African scene of the late 70s – a record that almost seems to take on the interesting longform styles of earlier West African music, and fuse them with a tighter funky New York groove! All tracks here really stretch out, and have some great ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Carlos Malcolm —
Bustin Outta The Ghetto ... CD AJP/BGP (UK), 1970. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Funky madness – and one of the greatest funky instrumental albums ever! This one's so rare that only a few funk collectors have it in their collection – but it's a totally massive bit of funk that's way more than just plain "rare" (which can sometimes also mean snoozy for ... read more CD
Mercury/PTG (Netherlands), 1984. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
A great debut from The Malemen – a short-lived group in the recording studio, but one who spent many years on the southern scene as a well-travelled showband! The group have a more modern vibe here than they might on the stage – a sweet 80s groove approach that features plenty of tight ... read more CD
Warner, 1974. Very Good+ ... $19.99
This one's a bit tighter than some of the group's earlier albums – but still equally funky, and still very nice! Malo are at the top of their form here – grooving hard with great guitar from Jorge Santana, tight congas from Francisco Aquabella, sweet organ from Ron De Masi, and great ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light aging. Labels have initials in pen.)
Warner, 1972. Used ... $12.99
Wonderful 70s Latin soul from the legendary Bay Area combo that included Jorge Santana, Luis Gasca, and Coke Escovedo – all players who'd go onto great solo fame on their own, working together here as a youthfully inventive group that really set the tone for the west coast sound of the decade! ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Motown, 1979. Very Good+ ... $8.99
3rd album of futuristic soul from Mandre, with a bit less of the Dexter Wansel influenced sound we love so much about the first album, and more of the bass heavy sound that would predominate in the 80s, as well as a good bit of synthesized sounds and slick production flourishes, even a bit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Polydor, 1974. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A tight little "best of" set from Mandrill – featuring a great batch of tracks from their famous funky albums for Polydor! Titles include "Symphonic Revolutions", "Hang Loose", "Children Of The Sun", "Mandrill", "Ape Is High", " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Polydor, Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... $34.99
2CD set that brings together just about all of the great tracks that Mandrill recorded for Polydor during their stint at the label in the early 70s. As you probably already know, their Polydor material was easily their best stuff – and it's got a deep soulful vibe, punctuated with nice funky ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1981. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A black tie affair, but a set that's still got all the great vocal touches of The Manhattans firmly in place – thanks to careful Chicago production from Leo Graham and arranger James Mack! The set's smooth, but never in a sloppily commercial way – and instead, the pair find a way to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Black Tie (with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light edge wear.)
Columbia/FTG, 1981. Used ... $6.99
A black tie affair, but a set that's still got all the great vocal touches of The Manhattans firmly in place – thanks to careful Chicago production from Leo Graham and arranger James Mack! The set's smooth, but never in a sloppily commercial way – and instead, the pair find a way to ... read more CD
Also available Black Tie ... LP 3.99
Dope Brother, Late 70s. New Copy ... $3.99 14.98
The never-before released full album from keyboardist Manzel Bush – the legendary 70s funk figure well-remembered for his classic break tracks! As a whole, the album's a masterpiece of spacey keyboards and funky drums – funkier than just about any other record we can think of from the ... read more CD
Sunset Blvd, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 2CDs ... $24.99 25.99
Crucial cuts in the development of New Orleans soul – served up here by a singer who was instrumental in setting up the new sound of the city in the 60s! Bobby Marchan's a singer who really got his start during the soul years, unlike some of the R&B contemporaries that moved into New ... read more CD
Wade Marcus —
Metamorphosis ... LP ABC, 1976. Very Good ... $4.99
A really beautiful little record from Wade Marcus – one that features Wade's great talents for soulful arranging, but with plenty of jazzy touches over the top! The set's got a decidedly disco feel at times, but also uses main soloists on all tracks – creating a strong sense of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge wear, promo stamp.)
Island/Def Jam, 2005. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print and sealed with a small cutout hole through the case.)
Epic, 1983. Very Good ... $5.99
Teena Marie steps out strongly on her own – really knocking it out of the park on this initial album for CBS – entirely written, arranged, and produced by Lady T! The grooves are as funky as before, but possibly have a leaner quality overall – a tighter 80s groove approach to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Vinyl has a click on "Ask Your Momma". Cover has a few corner bumps.)
New Citizen/Empire, 2018. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Ricardo Marrero —
Taste (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD TSG/P-Vine (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Maybe the best album ever from the mighty Ricardo Marrero – a 70s Latin talent who didn't record much, but always gave the world something wonderful when he did! The set's got this really great vibe – some cuts that update 60s Latin soul modes with even more righteous 70s elements ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 29.99
A real landmark of bad-walking soul – one of two rare albums cut by vocalist Esther Marrow, easily one of the hardest singing sisters of her generation! Esther's got roots in gospel, but she's singing here in a righteous mode that features plenty of funky undercurrents in the backings – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gordy, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99
An album that definitely lives up to its title – but which also offers a lot more than you might expect – way more than just a few cash-in dancefloor tunes! True, the whole thing's pretty lively – and titles include the group's seminal version of "Dancing In The Street" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gordy, 1966. Very Good ... $11.99 14.99
One of Motown's best girl groups, caught here on a classic batch of album tracks with a great mix of material. Includes their classic reading of "Jimmy Mack", plus "I'll Follow You", "Let This Day Be", "I'm Ready For Love", "He Doesn't Love Her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing with deep groove. Includes the Motown inner sleeve. Vinyl has a mark that clicks on "I'll Follow You". Cover has some wear and aging, split spine, some splitting in the top seam, and a child's inscription in back.)
Motown, 1966. Used ... $4.99
An early collection of singles from one of Motown's first standout vocal groups – the mighty mighty Marvelettes, one of those groups who put a rough edge on the female trio sound! The set's filled with loads of catchy little numbers that really define the early Motown approach – and ... read more CD
Urban Collision/American Dreams, Late 90s/Early 2000s. New Copy 3CDs ... $27.99 29.99
An overdue presentation of the almost-lost legacy of Marvin Tate's D-Settlement – an underground group from the Chicago scene of the 90s, and one who blend together jazz, funk, soul, and other modes – all with a style that's even more righteous than the sum of its parts! As the image ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Motown/Universal (Japan), 1983. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
The great first album from The Mary Jane Girls – easily their best, and an 80s pop soul delight all the way through! Rick James is firmly at the helm of the quartet for this release – and although the sound has elements of James' own crossover funk of the time, there's also an approach ... read more CD
Sony, 2005. Sealed ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Chisa/BBE (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $19.99 27.98
A decade's worth of groundbreaking funk and African rhythms – all of it recorded by Hugh Masekela for his legendary Chisa label! Back in the 60s, Hugh cracked the American charts with a playful version of South African jazz – but he was also an even hipper cat than you'd guess from his ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buddah/Soul Brother (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
A pivotal album for Barbara Mason – one in which she takes the little girl soul sound of earlier albums, and turns it into a sophisticated range of emotions that foreshadows later Philly work by singers like Jean Carn and Phyllis Hyman! Despite the Philly arrangements by Ronnie Baker, Norman ... read more CD
Buddah/Soul Brother (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
A really great step forward for Barbara Mason – a record that's got her working in a more mature mode than before, and a deeper soul style as well! One of the bigger developments of Barbara Mason's career was her participation in the "answer song" cycle that circulated around ... read more CD
Arista, 1977. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
Smooth soulful jazz from Harvey Mason – one of his strong 70s winners for the Arista album, and a record that really brings a new level of class to his sound! There's less of the grit in the grooves than you might expect from the down-home reference of the title – and in a way, the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl has a short click during "What's Going On". Cover has minimal wear.)
