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!
CDs (1045) new/used, Vinyl (1041) new/used, LPs (930) new/used, 12-inch (104) new/used, 7-inch (4) new/used, 78 RPM (3), Cassettes (8), All (2094)
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King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99 24.99
Beautiful work from one of the greatest R&B vocalists ever! Willie sounds wonderful on tracks that include "Talk To Me Talk To Me", "Uh Uh Baby", "Drive Me Home", "Tell It Like It Is", "Person To Person", "Until You Do", and "I'll ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s white label Power Pak pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 2022. Sealed ... $8.99
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, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99 24.99
Mother Lode has a somewhat more fuller sound overall – one that's got bits of the western touches you might expect from the prospecting reference in the title – tunes that almost have a Deadwood way of echoing the past, but which come across with a much more 70s LA vibe overall. The ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s Japanese pressing – 25AP 1290 – with wide obi and insert.)
Interlude, 2004. Sealed ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Now Again, 2024. New Copy ... $23.99 27.98
A perfect set of East LA soul – contemporary, but very much in the spirit of that special laidback sound the Cali scene first embraced in the 60s – a real love of easygoing grooves and soulful harmonies served up in ways that made the city of angels a key bridge with the sweet soul ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Casablanca, 1978. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A sweet disco symphony from Alec Constandinos – one of the key players in the "disco with strings" sound of the 70s! The album features a side-long title track – "How Much How Much I Love You" – one that features beautifully cascading strings around funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy ... $18.99 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
Also available Love So Strong – The Lovelite Recordings ... LP 36.99
P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $36.99 54.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Love So Strong – The Lovelite Recordings ... CD 18.99(Heavy Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Uni/P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy ... $18.99 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
Loving Sisters & Love Act —
New Day ... LP ABC/Peacock, 1975. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Hip 70s gospel tunes from this female quintet – recorded with arrangements that have kind of an LA pop soul feel to them, almost in a soundtrack mode, but with some rawer touches. The girls have a deeply soulful approach to singing – with some nice rough spots around the edges that ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small cutout notch.)
LTD —
Togetherness ... LP A&M, 1978. Near Mint- ... $8.99
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
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and a small promo sticker and index label with a name in pen in back.)
RCA, 1977. Near Mint- ... $13.99
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 mark and some light wear – but vinyl is great!)
RCA/BMG (Japan), 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Amazing work from the great Jon Lucien – and probably his best-ever record! The album has Jon hitting a totally unified vision of spacey soul – bringing in elements of Brazilian music and touches of his Carribean roots, fusing them together with a sweet jazzy style and one of the most ... read more CD
(2009 Japanese pressing, part of the Free Soul Original Masters series – includes obi.)
JVC, 1997. Used ... $9.99
Justin Time, 2001. Used ... $6.99
An amazing record – and an instant classic that hasn't been off our stereo since we bought it! The record may well be the greatest that Carmen Lundy ever recorded – and it's one of the first in years that really lets this soulful singer really do her thing. Carmen's a lot like Dee Dee ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Pyramid, 1977. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Quite possibly the rarest album ever cut by Pat Lundy – a great female soul singer who crops up on a number of different labels over the years, but who never really made it to great fame in the 70s. The set features her classic version of Oscar Brown Jr's vocal reading of "Work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has a cut corner and some ringwear.)
Living Era, Late 40s. Used ... $4.99
Everest, 1960. Near Mint- ... $4.99 14.99
Tuba/BGP (UK), 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 31.99
One of the coolest, grooviest albums ever from jazz vibist Johnny Lytle – a set that really leans into the impact that he was having with the soul instrumental crowd, and which serves up tunes in these short, tight grooves that show why Johnny was the king of the stepping dancefloor in the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
BGP (UK), 1966. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Both of the rare albums on the tiny Tuba label, cut by jazz vibist Johnny Lytle in the 60s! The Loop is one of the coolest, grooviest albums ever from jazz vibist Johnny Lytle – a set that really leans into the impact that he was having with the soul instrumental crowd, and which serves up ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Tuba/BGP (UK), Mid 1960s. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 29.99
One of the key entries in the 60s soul jazz genre of vibes and organ – a style of music that Johnny Lytle helped create, and really dominated for most of the decade! The album's got Johnny's vibes next to the Hammond work of Milt Harris – a really great match that has Lytle ringing out ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kilmarnock/Tidal Waves, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
One of the coolest records ever issued on Galt MacDermot's legendary Kilmarnock label – a selection of songs and poems by Harlem school children, set to music by Galt, and sung by vocalist Angela Ortega! Given that Galt's handling the music, you can bet that there's plenty of nicely funky ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
House Of The Fox/Charly (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $31.99 38.99
A fantastic funky gem from the start of the 70s – an album recorded during a period when Maceo Parker left James Brown's band for a few years – and struck out on his own with a fiery little combo that was every bit as funky as the Fred Wesley & The JBs! The record captures the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
DC International/Numero, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 24.99
Sublime harmony soul – and one of THE east coast classics of the early 70s! Skip and group were one of the best vocal groups working on their scene at the time – with a style that's incredibly well crafted, yet also fragile enough to really capture the emotions of the tunes. This ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tim Maia —
Tim Maia (1970) (180 gram pressing) ... LP Polydor (Brazil), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $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!)
Tim Maia —
Tim Maia (1971) (180 gram pressing) ... LP Polydor/Polysom (Brazil), 1971. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $39.99 42.99
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!)
Tim Maia —
Tim Maia (1973) (180 gram pressing) ... LP Polydor/Polysom (Brazil), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
A great step forward for the legendary Tim Maia – working here in a style that's even tighter and more sophisticated than before – yet still equally filled with funk and soul! The arrangements are a bit bigger than before, and the production a bit more professional – but that ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful heavy vinyl pressing – with lyric insert!)
Tim Maia —
Tim Maia (1977) ... LP 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
Luaka Bop, 1970s. New Copy 2LP ... $25.99 27.98
Insanely great sounds from the legendary Tim Maia – easily the most soulful singer in 70s Brazil, and an artist with a heck of a strong ear for funk, too! The music here is an incredible hybrid of American soul and Brazilian elements – especially since some lyrics are in English – ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
Although this set was recorded early in the history of the Main Ingredient's career, it also compiles tracks from their strongest period – which means that nearly every track's a winner, and all are graced by smooth uptown soul arrangements by Bert DeCoteaux. Includes their seminal AM radio ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mandrill —
Best Of Mandrill ... LP Polydor, 1974. Very Good+ ... $8.99
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, cut corner.)
Arista, 1977. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great little album, put together to accompany one of Muhammad Ali's finest moments on the big screen – in a blend of music that's way deeper than the usual sounds you'd hear ringside! Michael Masser helmed the set – produced and wrote most of the material – but also with key ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small top corner stain, but is nice otherwise!)
Columbia, 1980. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Stellar Manhattans from the start of the 80s – and proof that the group could still hold strong, even at a point when soul music was really changing up around them! The sound is somewhat smoother than before, but never in a throwaway style – and as you might guess from the title, the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, but is nice.)
Columbia, 1970s. Used ... $3.99
The Manhattans were one of those groups who knocked around for years in the indie soul world – cutting some fantastic material early on, but then losing direction for a number of years until they sprung forth as a huge act for Columbia during the early 70s. By that time, the band had more ... read more CD
Sony, 1976. Used ... $18.99
A Philly soul classic from The Manhattans – one of their best 70s albums, and a record that showed that they were firmly out of the indie ghetto, and totally on top of their game! The record features arrangements and production by Bobby Martin and Bert DeCoteaux – bubbling along in ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Earthworks/Virgin, 1990. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Esther Marrow —
Sister Woman ... LP Fantasy, 1972. Sealed ... $9.99
Very righteous work from Esther Marrow – an overlooked soul singer who works with a hell of a lot of pride and power! The set's an overlooked gem in the Fantasy catalog of the 70s, and it's one of only two secular soul albums cut by Marrow – and quite possibly the best of the bunch, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue pressing, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Gordy, Early 60s. Used ... $24.99
One of the first full albums on Motown – and a rockin batch of soul tracks from Martha Reeves and The Vandellas! The title cut – "Come & Get These Memories" – is a stone winner that virtually defines the sound of early Motown – and other tracks are all pretty ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gordy, 1967. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
Martha and the girls open up nicely in the live setting on this one – moving past the stock Motown modes of their famous singles, and coming across as a gutsier soul act than we might have expected! The set was recorded live at the 20 Grand club in Detroit, before a very lively crowd – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Includes Motown inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear.)
Gordy, 1966. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
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 Motown inner sleeve. Cover has some light wear & aging.)
Motown, 1966. Used ... $5.99
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
(Tray card is wrinkled with a light stain – booklet looks great!)
Motown, 1966. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing in the green cover, with a cutout notch.)
BMG/Novus, 1992. Used ... $4.99
Goodtime, Early 80s. New Copy ... $13.99 15.99
Very obscure work from the great Barbara Mason – a set that has a Buddah Records-era photo of her on the front, but which feels as if was recorded about a decade later – although it's a bit hard to tell, as there's not much detail in the notes! Yet despite that lack, there's some great ... read more CD
(On-demand pressing.)
Salsoul/Unidisc (Canada), 1983. Used ... $11.99 18.99
An obscure second set from the man who gave the world "Bounce Rock Skate Roll" – but a great one too! The album's got Vaughan Mason paired with Butch Dayo, in a way that brings a nice sort of back/forth feel to his usual roller skating groove – with results that are even more ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Vaughan Mason & Crew —
Bounce Rock Skate Roll (parts 1 & 2) ... 12-inch Brunswick, 1979. Very Good ... $9.99
What can we say? This is a classic! The track has a monster roller skating groove that's been sampled more than a few times over the years – but which still sounds incredible on its own! Both parts are great – and even though the single's pretty darn long, you still never want it to ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Hot Buttered Soul/Stax (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Fantastic mid 70s sounds from The Masqueraders! Everybody Wanna Live On may very well be the best album ever by this sweet southern vocal group – produced and arranged by Isaac Hayes, who'd always had a big hand in the group's sound. The record's got a style that reminds us of mid 70s ... read more CD
Warner/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1982/1983. New Copy 2 CDs ... $11.99 24.99
2 killers from Mass Production – back to back on a single set! On the first record, Mass Production are definitely In A City Groove – as the record bounces along with a really wicked mix of 80s boogie and modern soul – almost better than before, and a great example of the self-con ... read more CD
Cotillion, 1979. Sealed ... $14.99
Mass Production are definitely in their purest form here – stepping forward as one of the best soul acts in the Cotillion Records roster at the end of the 70s – and maybe one of the hippest modern funk ensembles of the time! These guys have a way of making things sound nice and lean, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with a cutout hole.)
Carolyn Mathis —
After A Night Like This/See Sho, 1988. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia/BGO (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $8.99 19.99
Four early 80s classics from Johnny Mathis – presented here in a single 2CD package! Different Kinda Different is a tremendous start to the 80s for Johnny Mathis – and a set that really continues that strong shift into soul-based territory he begun in the 70s! Gene Page handles a lot ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s. Used 2CD ... $8.99
Curtom, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $29.99
Pure genius from Curtis Mayfield – and a record that's got all the righteousness and political power you might guess from the cover! The album burns with a sense of empowerment that's every bit the best strength of Curtom in the 70s – a sublime blend of heavy soul, funky undercurrents, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has a split bottom seam and light surface wear.)
Curtom/Rhino, 1971. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $31.99 35.99
One of the greatest albums ever from the legendary soul singer Curtis Mayfield – even though it's different than most of the rest as well! Curtis is captured here in a small club, with a tight band, spinning out these extended readings of some of his best tunes – both tracks he sang ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rhino Start Your Ear Off Right 2023 pressing.)
Curtom, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $34.99
Curtis Mayfield's lasting classic – and an album that the world will remember forever! Apart from being his hugely successful entry into the blacksploitation soundtrack field, this album's also a monster set of grooves that includes some of Curtis' funkiest work ever – a record that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Bell Sound/SF etch. Die-cut cover has light edge wear Includes Buddah inner sleeve.)
Curtom/Rhino, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 26.99
A great album by Curtis Mayfield – filled with some excellent lesser-known gems! There's No Place Like America was Curtis' scathing testament to the State Of The Union – and it's got a hip political tone that's right up there with the best of his early 70s songwriting – perhaps ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Curtis Mayfield —
Very Best Of Curtis Mayfield ... CD Rhino/Curtom, 1970s. Used ... $2.99
18 classics – including "Kung Fu", "Do Do Wap Is Strong in Here", "Makings Of You", "If There's A Hell Down Below", "Superfly", "Pusherman", "So In Love", "Future Shock", and lots more! CD
(Out of print.)
Flametree, 1998. Used ... $6.99
Atlantic/Collectables, 1970. Used ... $6.99
A very hip record of vocal tracks – done in the same sort of spiritual soul style that Les introduced on Roberta Flack's first album, and which was also showing up on some of Donny Hathaway's work for Atlantic. While the record is not on of McCann's funkiest, it more than makes up for that ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
No Label, 2001. Used ... $2.99
Polydor/Expansion (UK), 1978/1979. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
A pair of overlooked female soul gems – back to back on a single CD! The first album is It Must Be Love – sweet late 70s modern soul from Alton McClain & Destiny – a great little female vocal trio with a sound that ranges from lightly funky with jazzy flourishes, to soaringly ... read more CD
H&L, 1976. Near Mint- ... $2.99
It's Hustle time all the way for Van – working here on a well-done set of smooth disco tunes that replicate the style of his big hit! Van handled all arrangements, production, and conducts the group – and the mix of strings and light disco rhythms is very much in his classic 70s mode. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, faint stains at the bottom right, and is heavily bent at the top corners and across the center.)
Jimmy McCracklin —
Every Night, Every Day ... LP Imperial, 1965. Very Good ... $7.99
Soulful work from Jimmy McCracklin – definitely a touch of R&B, but also expanding out to a bit more of a 60s sound than on his other work! Tracks include "Every Night, Every Day", "Can't Raise Me", "Believe In Me", "Someone", "I Did ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. The bottom corner of the cover has light staining with wear & waviness, splitting.)
Custom, 1961. Very Good ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing. Cover has a split spine & bottom seam, half split top seam, clear tape on the bottom seam.)
Ultra Vybe (Japan), 2006. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
A surprisingly great later album from Gwen McCrae – one that has her returning to hit territory of years back, and re-recording older Miami soul hits from the 70s! The sound is far better than we could have hoped for – very much in the older spirit of the TK label, thanks to production ... read more CD
Warner, 1982. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Tracks include "I Keep Forgettin", "I Gotta Try", "Playin' By The Rules", "Love Lies", "No Such Luck", and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has bent corners, with some small splash stains and some peeling and remnants from tape removal in back.)
Jacci McGhee —
Jacci McGhee ... CD MCA/Universal (Japan), 1992. Used ... $8.99
You might know the sound of Jacci McGhee's voice from her previous work backing up Keith Sweat – but this set really gives her a great showcase in the spotlight, and presents the sort of fuller exposure that lets the world hear all her talents at their best! A few cuts have a nicely hard ... read more CD
(Sealed 2023 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Lester Radio Corporation/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $9.99 13.99
Jimmy McGriff in a very cool 70s mode – hitting some of the fuller, more soul-based styles that Johnny Hammond and Jimmy Smith were exploring in the middle of the decade – while still also displaying a hell of a talent on the organ as well! The album has extra keyboards from Pat ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available Tailgunner ... CD 6.99
Lester Radio Corporation/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. Used ... $6.99 11.99
Jimmy McGriff in a very cool 70s mode – hitting some of the fuller, more soul-based styles that Johnny Hammond and Jimmy Smith were exploring in the middle of the decade – while still also displaying a hell of a talent on the organ as well! The album has extra keyboards from Pat ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available Tailgunner ... CD 9.99(2018 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Atco, 1975. Near Mint- ... $1.99
The standout solo effort from Penny McLean – best known as one of the three ladies singing in Silver Convention! Penny's working here with strong guidance from Silver Convention mainman Silvester Levay – in a mode that's equally pop and disco, recorded with a compressed poppish style ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a promo sticker, and bent cutout notch.)
Big J, 1957. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Atlantic, Late 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
A great album of mellower ballads that showcase Clyde McPhatter's richly emotional style of singing, one that's on a par with his lead vocal work in The Drifters, and recorded here in a very similar mode! And sure, they're ballads – but they've got a great deep soul edge – as you'll ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and purple label pressing – nice and clean. Cover has a small cutout hole, but is nice too.)
Cachalot/Cherry Red, 1981. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99 16.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, lightly bent at the top right corner, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Collector's Item – All Their Greatest Hits ... LP Philadelphia International, Early 70s/1976. Very Good ... $6.99
Not really the Collectors Item promised by the title – but an excellent collection of work from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, pulled from their earliest albums for Philly International! The set's worth it for two tracks alone – "I Miss You" and "Be For Real" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Memphis Horns —
Memphis Horns – Wayne Jackson & Andrew Love With Special Guests ... CD Telarc, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Guest vocalists include Etta James, Bobby Womack, Mavis Staples, William Bell, and Leon Russell. CD
Candid/Artists Only, 1961. Used ... $5.99
One of the rare blues sides recorded for the Candid label – the imprint best known for jazz releases by Charles Mingus and others, but a surprisingly sensitive outlet for work by Slim – who gets recorded here with a great deal of respect, and just the right kind of rootsy tone for his ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Still sealed.)
J Bird, 1970s/1990s. Used ... $14.99 19.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Warner/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy 6 CDs ... $32.99 39.99
A massive package of funky music – and maybe one that no home should be without – as the set includes all the classic Josie Records and Warner Brothers albums by legendary New Orleans funk group The Meters – plus a fair bit of bonus tracks too! The Josie albums are incredible ... read more CD
Josie/Jackpot, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 31.99
Seminal work from The Meters – and an album that's essential for just about any collection of old school funk! The record's a blueprint for grooves that have been copied for generations to come – yet nobody does it better than these Crescent City kings – working here with a sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(On "spring green" vinyl!)
Josie, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
One of the greatest albums ever in the history of funk – the first album by The Meters, and virtually the blueprint for countless funky records to come! The set marked a key moment when energy from the funky 45 underground of 7" singles was able to step forward into the space of a full ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Jackpot red 180 gram vinyl reissue.)
Warner/Vinyl Me Please, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 39.99
One of the greatest Meters albums of all time – a set done for Warner Brothers, but one that continues some of the sharper edges of their earlier Josie Records material – but all with the heavier studio power they were allowed at the bigger label! The set was produced by Allen ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Josie/Jackpot, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 31.99
The Meters are struttin plenty here – stepping out with those hard, tight New Orleans grooves that practically changed the way funk sounded in the 60s – and which had a huge impact on the sound of so many other groups in the decade to come! The approach here is wonderfully lean – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA/Dusty Groove, 1967. New Copy ... $3.99 12.99
One of the greatest Northern Soul albums ever – completely great all the way through, and filled with songs that have been burning up dancefloors for years! The vocals are incredible – soaring harmonies that hold together perfectly, even when the grooves are hard and heavy – and ... read more CD
(On the Dusty Groove label.)
Philadelphia International/Legacy, 1970s. Used ... $2.99
Groundbreaking work, and a killer piece of Philly groove! MFSB were a large conglomeration of studio players who graced some of the first big Philly hits in the 70s, and here they break out on their own in a remarkable set of pre-disco tunes that form the blueprint for the rest of the 70s ... read more CD
Philadelphia International, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
A very big crossover moment for the Philly sound, and one of the biggest hits by the studio combo that drove the big Gamble/Huff hits of the 70s! The record's a great batch of smooth Philly instrumentals – not really disco, although the tracks certainly crossed over there – more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear and is lightly bent at the spine.)
Duet/P-Vine (Japan), 1983. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
A rare groove gem from the Chicago scene at the start of the 80s – a record that shows that the city's soul scene was still going strong at the time, even though the bigger labels had given up the ghost! Michigan Avenue have this great way of taking older harmony modes and refitting them for ... read more CD
Funky Delicacies/Tuff City, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99 19.99
Heavy heavy funk from this hard-rocking group! The Midnight Movers were a tripped out combo who used a heck of a lot of guitar work in their grooves – and who also had a 4-part sax section that riffed heavily over the beats, creating a mad wailing approach that was as hard and full-on as any ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Midnight Star —
Midnight Star – The Definitive Collection (3CD set) ... CD Solar/Robinsongs (UK), 1980s. New Copy 3CD ... $26.99 34.99
A huge amount of work from the mighty Midnight Star – a group who really helped find a new way forward for funk in the 80s, thanks to music like this! The group were one of the key acts on Solar Records, the west coast imprint who really changed things up at the time – and they have a ... read more CD
Solar/Epic, 1990. Used ... $7.99
Titles include "Work It Out", "Do It", "All I Want", "Money Can't Buy You Love", and "If Walls Could Talk". CD
(Out of print.)
ABC, 1977. Sealed ... $4.99 8.99
P-Vine (Japan), 1978. New Copy (pic cover)... $24.99 29.99
A legendary sample cut from back in the day – presented here in three really great versions! The shorter original take is already plenty great – a gem that starts with this jazzy riffing that's continued by keyboards all the way through – while rising vocals soar to the skies ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
P-Vine (Japan), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 41.99
A funky treasure from the 70s – a record that hardly made waves at the time, but which has lived on strongly for years – thanks to a great sample history and key interest from generations of groove diggers! Mighty Ryeders have a sound that's clearly influenced by Earth Wind & Fire ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese blue vinyl pressing – with obi!)
Honeycomb/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 2011. Used 2CD ... $14.99 19.99
A great project from Josh Milan of the legendary combo Blaze – a group that so perfectly brought a genuine depth of soulful songwriting integrity to the dancefloor scene from the mid 80s house era onward – and Milan carries on that tradition with the debut of his Honeycomb Music project! ... (New Grooves, Soul) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Aladdin/United Artists (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Killer R&B from one of the hippest singers on postwar Aladdin Records! Titles include "Chicken Shack Boogie", in two versions – plus "Amos Boogie", "Johnson Rag", "Sax Shack Boogie", "House Party", "Roll Mr Jelly", "Jitterbu ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has some surface wear, heavy edge wear, light aging, and small pen imprints.)
Solar/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1986. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
An overlooked gem from the Solar Records label – a real powerhouse of 80s soul, but one who's talents weren't able to put Cat Miller on the top of the charts! That lack is hardly reflected in the sound of the album, though – as the whole thing is as tight and filled with crossover ... read more CD
Steve Miller Band —
Fly Like An Eagle ... LP Capitol, 1976. Sealed ... $24.99
A masterpiece from the legendary SF rocker Steve Miller – and a perfect summation of the years of blues, soul, funk, and rock he'd been soaking up in the Bay Area scene – served up here with an edge that's still very firmly in place! Miller was already plenty great before this set, but ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited late 90s HQ 180 gram pressing, still sealed with light wear and hype sticker.)
Numero, Late 70s. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
Brilliant early sounds from Jimmy Jam – rare late 70s material that has a very different sound than his slicker 80s work with Terry Lewis! The style here is a wonderful blend of sweet soul and righteous jazzy funk – a lot warmer than Jimmy's later beat-heavy style – and served up ... read more CD
