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 (908) new/used, Vinyl (1222) new/used, LPs (871) new/used, 12-inch (347) new/used, 7-inch (4) new/used, All (2130)
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King, 1950s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A pretty great collection of Little Willie John's classic work for King – issued in the 60s, after Willie got out of prison, with a title and an image of a jail cell that will never let him forget his debt to society! Fortunately, the music washes away all memories of that trouble, and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing.)
RCA, 1968. Very Good ... $24.99
A surprisingly tasty album of funky rock tracks – and the only one that we've ever seen from this obscure Bay Area group! The record's mostly sought-after for the funky cut "Can I Dedicate" – a 9 minute instrumental jam that starts with a great piano-heavy break, and rolls ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo deep groove pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear, a small split on the top seam, and a name in pen.)
West End, 1980. Near Mint- ... $49.99
One of the strangest club tracks from the West End years – but a great one! The cut's an obvious reference to some of the more sensual practices of the club scene, and it's got a nice dark sound to it that's a good example of the way that late disco, early house, and post-punk sounds were ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Original pressing in a West End sleeve.)
Arista, 2002. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Arista sleeve.)
Arista/Wounded Bird, 1980. Used ... $11.99
A real classic from Jeff Lorber – the kind of record that crossed-over immediately, and had a huge influence on so many different scenes! The style is smooth sweet fusion – of a sort that Lorber virtually helped invent, and so many others helped to ruin in later years – but here, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Asterisk, Mid 70s. New Copy Gatefold ... $10.99 18.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Rhino, 1985. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Groovy little album of pop soul recorded for Capitol, with arrangements by Sid Feller and Mike Melvoin! We're not sure what the single is here, but this has the same feel as some of the Patti Drew LPs, in which there's a few lesser known cuts, and then a bunch of pop covers. Titles include "W ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nana Love —
Disco Documentary – Full Of Funk ... CD Nestor/BBE (UK), 1979. New Copy Gatefold ... $7.99 16.99
Rare funky soul from Ghanaian disco diva Nana Love – the rare, appropriately-titled Full Of Funk record from 1979 – with dynamite vocals by Nana and featuring Ghana legend Harry Mosco and other incredible players in the studio band! Nana's voice is uniquely amazing – with a sweet ... read more CD
Numero, Late 70s. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
Long lost soul from Love Apple – the only known recordings made by the female vocal trio in the late 70s – rehearsal takes made with the legendary Lou Ragland! Love Apple is Lily Pearson, Annette Warren and Avetta Henry – working here with Cleveland soul mainstay Ragland, who was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Insert promotional photo of Love Apple with notes on the back side.)
Uni/Mercury, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Great stuff – the beginning of the Love Unlimited dynasty! As we're sure you know, Barry White produced this little gem of a record, and the album was a key proving ground for many of his stone cold soul production ideas before he went off and started doing the lead vocals himself. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
CBS, 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Very nice comeback album by Love Unlimited, and one that still features Barry White at the helm. The music's a nice mix of midtempo modern soul groovers, with a lot of tracks that have an excellent steppers groove to them. With the cuts "I'm So Glad That I'm A Woman", "High Steppin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Love, Peace, & Happiness —
Here 'Tis ... CD RCA/P&C, 1972. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
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
Lowrell —
Lowrell ... LP AVI, 1979. Very Good ... $14.99
Excellent solo work by Lowrell Simon – once a singer with Lost Generation, but opening up a whole new style of Chicago soul here on his own! The album's a tasty batch of smooth soul tracks with a midtempo club groove – not disco, but with the kind of large production and loping groove ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear and some waviness from moisture.)
A&M/Robinsongs (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $12.99
4 classic records from LTD on 2CDs! Something To Love is a great little groover with arrangements by Philly Soul maestro Bobby Martin – who mixes together funk, club grooves, and smooth soul. Jeffrey Osborne's vocals really shine on this one, too! Osborne's emerging strongly in the mellow ... read more CD
Solar/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1977/1978/1979/1980/1982/1984. New Copy 3 CDs ... $24.99
A huge collection of work from Carrie Lucas – one of the biggest stars of the legendary Solar Records during the late 70s – a really sweet-voiced singer, best known for her catchy dancefloor groovers! At one level, Carrie was a west coast disco diva who rivaled the strengths of New ... read more CD
Supertronics, 1986. Very Good ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
RCA (Japan), 1970. Used ... $11.99
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 CD
(Out of print, 2008 pressing – includes obi.)
Jon Lucien —
Rashida ... LP RCA, 1973. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label pressing. Cover has light wear and a spot of white paint on front.)
Pat Lundy —
Only Love Spoken Here ... CD RCA/P&C, 1973. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
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
BMC (Belgium), 1983. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $49.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Sunset, Mid 60s. Sealed ... $4.99
Jukebox Lil (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $5.99
Liberty, 1956. Very Good ... $18.99
A bit different than the early R&B work of Nellie Lutcher, but great too – a unified album of jazzy material, cut with backings by the great Russ Garcia! Titles include "It Had To Be You", "Three Little Words", "Blue Skies", "You Made Me Love You", ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label pressing, with deep groove! Cover is great, but has a few light pen notes on back.)
Up Front, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Everest, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Fontana, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $0.99
Everest, Early 60s. Sealed ... $14.99
The sweeter side of Gloria Lynne – a set of dreamy numbers, sad tunes, and ballads, with backings by Leroy Holmes. Titles include "Please Be Kind", "Bali Hai", "A Hundred Years From Today", "My Prayer For You", "Intermezzo", "Long Ago ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Smash, 1992. Very Good ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Tee Mac featuring Marjorie Barnes —
Night Illusion ... LP SKJ/Soul Jazz (UK), 1980. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A sweet bit of funky club from Tee Mac – a set that was recorded in Lagos at the end of the 70s, but which has plenty of American disco touches overall! Tee plays some sweet flute solos in the mix, and the record also features some great lead vocals from Majorie Barnes – who tops off ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Macondo —
Macondo ... CD Atlantic/Wounded Bird, 1972. New Copy ... $6.99 11.98
A blend of soulful styles from the mighty Macondo! This self-titled set is pretty hip batch of tracks – sort of a mixture of early 70s LA Latin funk, with some lighter elements of Brazilian music, possibly added into the record by Claudio Slon, who produced the set for Sergio Mendes. The ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
R&S, Late 70s. Very Good ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Sire, 1984/1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
An early Madonna single, with a nice Niles Rodgers remix on the a-side. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Warner, 2007. Used CD & DVD ... $6.99
... CD
(DVD is NTSC coded, Region 0.)
Sire, 1984. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $3.99
An early Madonna single – featuring some sweet Niles Rodgers production and some clubby Jellybean touches on "Like A Virgin"! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Maverick, 2003. Very Good 2x12" (pic cover)... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a peeled spot on front.)
Sire, 1986. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Warner, 2006. Near Mint- 2x12" (pic cover)... $16.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Barcode has a mark, but cover is great.)
Magnum Force —
Cool Out/Now Sound, 1984. Very Good- ... $7.99
A rather different 12" from this Chicago group, but still great! Popping electro sounding grooves that are really reminiscent of "White Horse", but with a very roller disco friendly feel! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ruf Records (Germany), 1996. Used ... $6.99
Critique/FTG, 1985/1986. Used ... $4.99
Rare 80s grooves from female soul trio Mai Tai – carrying an effervescent post disco soul groove well into the mid 80s on this self-titled album from 1985 – plus a handful of bonus tracks! Mai Tai never really got over in the States, but made a pretty pronounced impact in the Dutch ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polydor (Brazil), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 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!)
Tim Maia —
World Psychedelic Classics 4 – Nobody Can Live Forever – The Existential Soul Of Tim Maia ... LP Luaka Bop, 1970s. New Copy 2LP ... $22.99 23.98
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
Main Ingredient —
Spinning Around ... LP RCA, 1970. Very Good+ ... $11.99
For some reason, RCA had a real penchant for repackaging and retitling a number of the albums cut by their big stars in the early 70's. This album's a repackaged version of the hard to find Tasteful Soul album, and it was released only a year or two after that one. It's got a different title and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging.)
NCF/Superfly (France), 1989. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
Sheila and Desmond Majek work here with support from the Nigeria Conservation Foundation – whose message really comes across in the album's earth-minded grooves! The rhythms are a blend of 80s soul modes, with maybe a bit of a Caribbean vibe at times too – and the spirit of the vocals ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 1000 copies.)
Glass Wing/Invisible City Editions (Canada), 1986. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
A very unusual shift for spiritual jazz in the 80s – a set that combines the acoustic energy of the 70s with some newer electric touches – all in a way that takes off with some soulful elements in the mix! Jeff Majors handles a harp – ala Dorothy Ashby – but the music mixes ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited reissue – with a nice booklet of notes!)
Reprise/Strut (UK), 1967. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $26.99 28.99
A huge breakthrough moment for Miriam Makeba – a South African singer who'd been bringing her music to the American scene for a number of years, but really took off in new soulful directions with this album! Previously, Makeba was maybe more confined to the world of folk – mostly ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Double-length package – with both mono and stereo mixes of the album!)
Man To Man – Paul Zone & Man Parrish —
I Need A Man (orig, dub)/Recca, Mid 80s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Original porno sleeve pressing. Cover has light water staining in a bottom corner, but is nice overall.)
United Artists, 1975. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Post-Polygram, but still some nice funkiness from this classic 70s group. The record's got much of the feel of their early 70s work – with lots of tasty electric keyboards, soulful percussion, and an always-driving groove. Titles include "Disco Lypso", "Honey Butt", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
Arista, 1980. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Surprisingly wonderful later work from Mandrill – really stretching out in their style, but in a warmly soulful way! By this point in their career, Mandrill had come a long way from the proto-spiritual/Latin/funk sound of earlier days – but surprisingly, they'd actually matured into a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and a promo sticker. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Carnival/Collectables, 1968. Used ... $1.99
A heck of a great 60s soul album – one that we'd rank right up there with the best by the Impressions from the time – perfectly put together without a bit of filler! The set's the second full length set by The Manhattans – one of the few groups of their time who could really pull ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Guinness, 1977. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Charles Mann —
Say You Love Me Too ... LP ABC, 1973. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Weird mix of Philly soul production with vocals that have more of a southern soul kind of feel to them. Charles' voice is nice and rich, and the tracks are arranged by Vince Montana & Norman Harris. Includes some nice ballads, and a few uptempo tracks, including a Philly version of Steely Dan' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a peeled patch on the bottom left corner and a trace of a sticker.)
Stax, Early 70s. Very Good- ... $14.99
A great bit of Memphis funk from the 70s! The 60s version of The Mar-Keys was more of a rocking instrumental group – but the 70s version has a much harder sound, and a lot more of a tendency to funk things up. This album features them running through instrumental versions of a number of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing. Cover has some light wear.)
Stax/Atlantic, 1961. Very Good- ... $11.99
The birth of the Memphis instrumental sound – a classic album from The Mar-Keys, who were one of the leading early groups on Stax! The group was a unique assemblage of musicians from both sides of the Memphis tracks – coming together in the studio with a hard-wailing mix of soul, rock, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and green label Broadway pressing. Cover has a bit of seam splitting, and some light wear.)
Cordial (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... $12.99
A fantastic cut from the great Mark IV – a tune that has a funky bassline at the core, but which still comes off with all the charm of their sweet soul side at its best – thanks to a strong lead vocal with a really heartbreaking vibe! The Ourra mix of "How I Feel For You" has ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Mark III —
Marvin Whoremonger ... CD Black Lite/Now Again, 1976. New Copy ... $9.99 20.98
One of the weirdest funk records you'll ever hope to own – an obscure concept album on the life and loves of a Las Vegas hustler! The set's got the gritty street-level vibe you'd expect from its cover – a very stripped-down, homegrown studio effort that features vocalist Marvin Neroes ... read more CD
Also available Marvin Whoremonger (with bonus download) ... LP 44.99
Black Lite/Now Again, 1976. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $44.99 55.98
One of the weirdest funk records you'll ever hope to own – an obscure concept album on the life and loves of a Las Vegas hustler! The set's got the gritty street-level vibe you'd expect from its cover – a very stripped-down, homegrown studio effort that features vocalist Marvin Neroes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Marvin Whoremonger ... CD 9.99(Numbered limited edition of 1000 – includes download!)
Now Again, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2CDs ... $15.99 19.99
Never-issued work from underground Atlanta soul genius Richard Marks – an artist who never got much exposure back in the day, but who kept on producing and recording funky soul nuggets on his own! Marks' later years were covered in a previous set by the Now Again label – and this time ... read more CD
Also available Love Is Gone – The Lost Sessions 1969 to 1977 (with download) ... LP 44.99
Now Again, Late 60s-Mid 70s. New Copy ... $44.99 55.98
Never-issued work from underground Atlanta soul genius Richard Marks – an artist who never got much exposure back in the day, but who kept on producing and recording funky soul nuggets on his own! Marks' later years were covered in a previous set by the Now Again label – and this time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Love Is Gone – The Lost Sessions 1969 to 1977 ... CD 15.99(Numbered limited edition of 1000 copies – with download!)
Richard Marks —
Never Satisfied – The Complete Works 1968 to 1976 (CD with book) ... CD Now Again, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy CD & Book ... $9.99
An artist you might not know at all – but one you'll be digging plenty after hearing this wonderful set! Richard Marks is a guitarist and singer with a very funky, very gritty sound – really right up there with the best of the funky 45 underground of the time – which makes this ... read more CD
Also available Never Satisfied – The Complete Works 1968 to 1976 (with download) ... LP 19.99
Now Again, Late 60s/1970s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99 24.99
An artist you might not know at all – but one you'll be digging plenty after hearing this wonderful set! Richard Marks is a guitarist and singer with a very funky, very gritty sound – really right up there with the best of the funky 45 underground of the time – which makes this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Never Satisfied – The Complete Works 1968 to 1976 (CD with book) ... CD 9.99(Great 2LP package – with special 20 page book and download card!)
Arista, 1999. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Arista sleeve.)
Return To Analog (Canada), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99
A stunning little instrumental set from trumpeter Billy Martin – a player from the New York scene of the 60s, but who recorded this standout record way up in Canada – where it forever became one of the funkiest records to ever get issued north of the border! Every cut's an instrumental ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited edition of 500!)
Bey Bey, Good+ ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Test pressing, with a handwritten label.)
Marvelettes —
Marvelettes Greatest Hits ... LP Motown, 1966. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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
(Brown & yellow label pressing, in the green cover, with some light wear.)
BMG/Novus, 1992. Used ... $7.99
Barbara Mason —
Lady Love ... LP Buddah, 1973. Very Good ... $6.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
Harvey Mason —
Groovin You (with bonus tracks) ... CD Arista/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
One of the best solo records from Harvey Mason – best known as the drummer on some really monster 70s funky fusion sessions (such as Johnny Hammond's Gears album) – but a surprisingly well-rounded R&B artist overall! As with Norman Connors, another fusion drummer gone soul star, ... read more CD
Harvey Mason —
MVP – Most Valuable Player (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Arista/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
Harvey's fifth and final album for Arista – another win for the funk-soul-fusion MVP! Given that Harvey worked on some of the best fusion sessions of the 70s, it's more than safe to give him "most valuable player" award – because without his drums, many a record would have ... read more CD
Masqueraders —
Everybody Wanna Live On ... LP Hot Buttered Soul/ABC, 1975. Sealed ... $13.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Cotillion/Robinsongs (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 3 CDs ... $22.99
A fantastic collection of grooves from Mass Production – one of the best of the large funk ensembles to hit the mainstream at the end of the 70s – even though they didn't always get the success they deserved! That doesn't stop these guys from giving their all, though – super-sharp ... read more CD
AEMMP, 1984. Sealed (pic cover)... $129.99
An obscure electro groover from back in the day – with some of the darker touches of the European-influenced scene, right down to slightly-processed female vocals that are nice and moody! The rhythm is slower than house, but has lots of pre-house inspiration – and there's these cool ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has bumped corners and some aging.)
Jazzman (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $8.99
Previously unreleased work from an excellent Chicago soul group – Master Plan Inc, a group with deep roots in the Windy City scene, but hardly ever any presence in the record racks! The combo worked together heavily throughout the 70s – and you can really hear that in their grooves on ... read more CD
Dan Mastroianni —
Tears & Whispers ... CD BBE (UK), 1984. New Copy ... $7.99 14.99
The cover might make the record look like a new age set, but the whole thing's a massive batch of keyboard-heavy grooves from the 80s underground – surprisingly soulful, in a blue-eyed sort of way – and infused with a warm electric glow! Dan Mastroianni is clearly inspired by the sound ... read more CD
Elektra, 1982. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the bigger efforts from Material – featuring the core trio of Bill Laswell, Martin Bisi, and Michael Beinhorn – plus guest work by Nona Hendryx, Nile Rodgers, Whitney Houston, Archie Shepp, Oliver Lake, and Fred Frith. The mix of jazz and soul talents comes together more nicely ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia/Real Gone, 1980. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
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 of the arrangements here, and gives the whole thing that strong blend of strings and soul that he worked on other 70s ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 2012. Used ... $8.99
Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover is stained and split along the spine and bottom seam.)
Capricorn/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99
The debut album from Maxayn – a funky female talent who deserves to be mentioned in the same territory as Betty Davis and Yvonne Fair! Like both of those artists, Maxayn isn't afraid to use an electric guitar when she wants – which puts her music somewhere in the territory of groups ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Maxayn ... LP 39.99
Capricorn, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $39.99
The debut album from Maxayn – a funky female talent who deserves to be mentioned in the same territory as Betty Davis and Yvonne Fair! Like both of those artists, Maxayn isn't afraid to use an electric guitar when she wants – which puts her music somewhere in the territory of groups ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Maxayn ... LP 26.99(Cover has a cut corner.)
Curtom/Warner (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $6.99
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 CD
Curtis Mayfield —
Heartbeat ... LP Curtom/RSO, 1979. Very Good ... $6.99
A real dancefloor set from Curtis – recorded with some sweet Philly production from the likes of Norman Harris and Bunny Sigler – in the sweeping, soaring, strings-heavy mode of the Philly disco records of the time! And yes, this isn't classic Curtis from the righteous years – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Curtom/Rhino, Early 70s. New Copy 4CD ... $32.99 34.98
A massive package of greatness – the first four solo albums from Chicago soul genius Curtis Mayfield! First up is Curtis – a record that not only foregrounds all the subtle politics he'd been forging in the Impressions during the 60s – but one that also really has Mayfield ... read more CD
Also available Keep On Keepin' On – The Curtis Mayfield Studio Albums 1970 to 1974 (Curtis/
Curtom/Rhino, Early 70s. New Copy 4LPs ... $66.99 69.98
A massive package of greatness – the first four solo albums from Chicago soul genius Curtis Mayfield! First up is Curtis – a record that not only foregrounds all the subtle politics he'd been forging in the Impressions during the 60s – but one that also really has Mayfield ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Keep On Keepin' On – The Curtis Mayfield Studio Albums 1970 to 1974 (Curtis/
Curtom/Rhino, Early 70s. Used ... $7.99
One of our favorite Curtis Mayfield albums ever – a massive early 70s effort that's filled with wonderful songs all the way through, and quite possibly one of the most perfect realization of the righteous vibe of the early 70s Curtom years! Curtis is in fine form throughout – as a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Percy Mayfield —
My Jug & I ... LP Tangerine, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A lost gem on Ray Charles' Tangerine label – a session of R&B tracks from 50s legend Percy Mayfield, updated nicely for the 60s! The approach is similar to that used in some of Ray's work of the time – bigger backings with some nice jazzy touches – but the vocals are rootsier ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole, in nice shape otherwise.)
Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A collection of some of Percy Mayfield's early and probably least well-known recordings. Almost all of the compositions are originals, which is no surprise since Mayfield became one of the great songwriters for many people including folks like Ray Charles. Tracks include "How Wrong Can A ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Maze —
Back To Basics ... CD Warner, 1993. Used ... $2.99
A really well-titled set from Frankie Beverly & Maze – as the album takes the group right back to the mellow-stepping sound that first made them great back in the 70s! Production's a bit more updated, but still very laidback – and there's a smoothly-grooving glow to the record we ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & booklet.)
Letta Mbulu —
There's Music In The Air ... LP A&M, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A surprisingly nice album for A&M, and one in which Letta's funky African soul style gets a bit more of an LA studio sound. The record features backing by a lot of well-known funky studio players, and Herb Alpert produced the record with a nice sound that still keeps Letta's rich voice in ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing, including the insert.)
Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Polydor, 1981. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A sublime set from Alton McClain & Destiny – one of the hippest female soul trios ever – and a group who definitely work at a level that's far above most of their contemporaries! The group's got a jazzy flourish here that really deepens their sound – a strong influence from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear, writing in pen, and a stain on one corner.)
Imperial, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Raw early work from the great Jimmy McCracklin – with titles that include "You've Been Misled", "Don't Deceive", "Every Night", "I Don't Care", "Shame Shame Shame", "Just Got To Know", "My Love For You", and "Too Late ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small bit of seam splitting on the top – but just a hint.)
Cat, 1975. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A Miami soul classic from the 70s – and a legendary pairing of George and Gwen McCrae – with results that soar past the individual work by the pair! Gwen's vocals are killer – deep, soulful, and still with the bite of her own TK albums – and the grooves here echo a bit more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
TK/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $22.99
The Diamond Touch here is from Gregg Diamond – who brings a real Bionic Boogie feel to this album for George McCrae – a sound that shifts slightly from the Miami soul approach of earlier records, moving George up to New York for the session, and coming up with a strong disco groove ... read more CD
(Part of the Miami Sound – Original Soul/Funk/Disco Collection series!)
Cat/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99
A landmark album from the Miami soul scene of the 70s – the record that put Gwen McCrae on the map, and showed to the world that the TK sound was about to dominate the charts! There's a really unique groove to the set – part older southern soul, part percolated electric modes – ... read more CD
Gwen McCrae —
Lay It On Me – The Columbia Years ... CD Columbia/Reel Music/P&C, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Amazing rare soul from Gwen McCrae – little-known material recorded for Columbia records in the years before her later 70s fame at TK! The style here is nice and rootsy – very southern soul in its approach, even more so than Gwen's earliest work at TK – thanks, perhaps, to less ... read more CD
(Out of print – and still sealed.)
