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 (1127) new/used, Vinyl (1090) new/used, LPs (865) new/used, 12-inch (178) new/used, 7-inch (46 used), 78 RPM (1), Books (1), All (2218)
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RCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1986. New Copy ... $11.99
A pretty sweet soul group from the mid 80s scene – one that's been a bit overlooked over the years, but who have a sound that's right up there with the best of their big name contemporaries! At some points, these guys have a way of harmonizing along with electro funk that reminds us a lot of ... read more CD
RCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy ... $11.99
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
Main Ingredient —
Spinning Around – The Singles 1967 to 1975 ... CD RCA/Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Some of the greatest work ever by The Main Ingredient – a selection of their singles for RCA records from the late 60s and early 70s – but one that goes way past just the hits, in order to fully trace the evolution of their heavenly vocal style! The trio started out as an already-great ... read more CD
Majeks —
Green Leaves (180 gram pressing) ... LP 
NCF/Superfly (France), 1989. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Gallo/Be With (UK), 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
Groovy South African soul from Linda Bab Majika – a singer who's part of that new generation of positivity that was flowing out of the scene, reaching out here with a sound that's pretty universal in appeal! The music is more conventional 80s soul than you might expect – and richer and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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!)
Polydor, 1991. Used ... $4.99
Miriam Makeba —
Pata Pata – The Hit Sound Of Miriam Makeba ... LP Reprise, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
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
(Tri-color stereo pressing. Cover has a small split near the bottom seam.)
Miriam Makeba —
Rhythm & Song (aka Miriam Makeba) ... LP Peters, 1960. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of Miriam's first albums in the US – issued under the supervision of Harry Belafonte, and recorded with only guitar backing on most cuts, plus some additional vocal help from the Belafonte Folk Singers. Tracks include "Olili", "The Retreat Song", "Umhome", ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has light wear.)
Fog City, 2006. Used ... $1.99
Malo —
Best Of Malo ... CD GNP, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great San Francisco Latin Soul combo from the early 70s – in a crossover Chicano style that was similar to bands like War, Mandrill, and El Chicano. Malo's biggest hit (included here) was the mellow ballad "Suavecito" – a great slow groover that has a perfect summertime AM ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polydor/Anagram, 1970. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
A masterpiece of freeform funk from Mandrill – New York group at the start of the 70s, but one who work here with the best longform jamming styles of the Bay Area scene! The combo draw equal influence from jazz, funk, soul, and Latin – using all elements in a unique hybrid that's all ... read more CD
Manhattans —
There's No Good In Goodbye ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A stone classic from The Manhattans – still going strong long into the 70s with a classic harmony approach! The title tune sets the whole album up perfectly – and is the kind of a sad, slow ballad that the group was always perfect at – a number that grabs you with a compelling ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
CBS/PTG (Netherlands), 1985. New Copy ... $10.99
A different sound than the Manhattans of the 70s – but a set that's still got some wonderful harmonies throughout! The production has a modern sort of 80s crackle – more beats and keyboards than before, but also some standout acapella moments that hearken back to an old school style of ... read more CD
Atlantic, 1977. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A sweet little disco set from Herbie Mann – recorded in collaboration with the Fire Island soul vocal trio! The group's got a sound that's kind of compelling – not as sweet or smooth as some of the other disco trios of the time, and with an approach that almost has the voices moving in ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Rhino, Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Epic, 1986. Used ... $7.99
Heavy funk from Teena Marie – a self-produced killer for mid 80s Epic Records – done with some even bolder grooves than before, in ways that definitely show the hallmarks of the Prince generation! The 80s was a hell of a good time to be a female funk artist on her own – and Teena ... read more CD
(Out of print original pressing.)
Tuff City, 1988. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
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!)
Richard Marks —
Love Is Gone – The Lost Sessions 1969 to 1977 ... CD Now Again, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2CDs ... $8.99 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 8.99(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!)
Nancy Martin —
(Fire) You've Got Me On Fire (radio club/Vendetta, 1989. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Vendetta sleeve.)
Motown, 1960s. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Casablanca, 1976. Sealed ... $9.99
A later album from Hugh Masekela – but still plenty darn hip, way more so than most of the other artists on the Casablanca label at the time! Hugh's South African groove is still very firmly in place here – mixed with a slightly warmer LA soul sound, but expanded with loads of great ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Jive Afrika, 1985. Very Good+ ... $7.99
(Global Grooves, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a hype sticker and a gold promo stamp on the back.)
Buddah, 1972. Very Good ... $13.99
The sensuous soul gem from Barbara Mason – a sweetly soulful groover all the way – and one of her strongest records! Give Me Your Love gets our love for a bunch of reasons, but especially for the title track – which is reworking of Curtis Mayfield's "Give Me Your Love" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the bonus photo! Cover has a cutout notch, ring & edge wear, half split top seam, and some splitting in the bottom seam.)
Harvey Mason —
Groovin' You/Arista, 1979. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A sweet little single with 2 tracks from Harvey's jazzy soul years! Our real favorite here is "The Race" – a sweet smooth stepper with a wonderfully soulful bounce – jazzing along at midtempo with some great mellow soul vocals over the top! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Arista Disco sleeve.)
Shout (Japan), Late 70s. Used ... $24.99
A stunner of an album from the legendary James Mason – unreleased tracks that were recorded after his legendary Rhythm Of Life album – finally issued to the world after so many years! There's a number of cuts here that would have been right at home on Mason's classic (and only) album ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi!)
Soul Brother/Expansion/Chiaroscuro, 1977. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
One of our favorite albums ever – and every track is a masterpiece! The album was originally cut for the tiny Chiaroscuro label in 1977 – and it's got a sound that's unlike anything else we can think of – soaring, soulful, jazzy, and righteous – wrapped up in a blend that's ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
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
Rhino, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $6.99
Mass Production may not have cracked the charts as much as some of their contemporaries, but they were easily one of the tightest funky combos working for Atlantic Records at the end of the 70s – a great little group who always kept things soulful, and who managed to work with a very lean ... read more CD
Masters At Work —
Album ... LP Cutting, 1993. Very Good 2LP ... $14.99
Early work from Kenny & Louie – featuring 2 albums divided up into "raw" and "club" sides, but it's all classic underground house to us. Titles include "The Buddah Chant", "I Can't Get No Sleep", "The Buff Dance", "Blood Vibes", ... (New Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a few small index stickers in the bottom right corner.)
BBE (UK), 1984. New Copy ... $8.99 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
Ichiban, 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and bumped corners.)
Columbia, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Columbia, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 4CDs ... $24.99
A very cool package of work from the legendary Johnny Mathis – and one that brings together a fair bit of material that never made it onto his full length LPs! The set's filled with singles that Mathis recorded during his landmark run for Columbia Records – not just well-known a-sides, ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 2016. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
It's taken us a bit longer than expected to get this second installment in Maxwell's Black Summers' Night series – but it's been well worth the wait, given the greater depth in the music! All that we love about Maxwell's previous records is alive and well here – but there's also kind ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a small hole in front.)
Curtis Mayfield —
Curtis/Curtom/Rhino, 1971. Used ... $7.99
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
Curtom/Rhino, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 23.99
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
(Rhino Start Your Ear Off Right pressing. Limited edition – with the die-cut flap cover, just like the original!)
Curtis Mayfield —
Very Best Of Curtis Mayfield ... CD Rhino/Curtom, 1970s. Used ... $5.99
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, crease through traycard artwork.)
Timeless (Netherlands), 1983. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Motown, 1989. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Motown sleeve. Label and sleeve have a name in marker.)
Ronn/P-Vine (Japan), Late 60s. New Copy ... $19.99
An amazing collection of work from Toussaint McCall – a set that finally gives this classic soul singer his due! McCall stands as one of the best southern soul singers of his time – and one who's often painfully overshadowed by the better known singers on Atlantic and the larger labels. ... read more CD
Atlantic/Collectables, 1974/1975. Used 2 CD's ... $16.99
Two albums of funky soul from Les McCann! By this point in his career, Les has moved past straight jazz, and is spending a lot of time on vocals – sung in a nice raspy style that makes up for what it lacks in technique with a nice dose of soul! He's also still playing piano, mixed with some ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Donnie McClurkin —
We Are All One ... CD Verity, 2009. Used ... $2.99
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A smoking early set of work from Jimmy McCracklin – all original tunes, recorded by Chess with a very raw edge! LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing, nice and heavy, with deep groove! Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
TK, 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99
2 excellent mellow soul tracks from Gwen's last album at TK! Both sides have a strong modern soul sound, and show Gwen pushing way past her earlier style, towards the "Funky Sensation" groove that was right around the corner. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a TK sleeve.)
Gene McDaniels —
Gene McDaniels Sings Movie Memories ... LP Liberty, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and marker.)
Gene McDaniels —
Hit After Hit ... LP Liberty, 1962. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A well-titled album, as it features some of Gene's big early hits, mixed along with lesser-known gems – all done in that proud, loud style he used before becoming the Headless Hero! Snuff Garrett produced most of the work, and the tunes have a bold approach that certainly draws from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has a hype sticker.)
Brownswood (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
A beautiful tribute to the deep roots of the Jamaican homeland of Zara McFarlane – but a set that sounds unlike any Jamaican music we've heard before! This isn't dub or reggae – but sounds that delve much more deeply into past musical traditions of the island – styles collected ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Also available Songs Of An Unknown Tongue ... LP 18.99
Brownswood (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
A beautiful tribute to the deep roots of the Jamaican homeland of Zara McFarlane – but a set that sounds unlike any Jamaican music we've heard before! This isn't dub or reggae – but sounds that delve much more deeply into past musical traditions of the island – styles collected ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Songs Of An Unknown Tongue ... CD 11.99
LC/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. Used ... $14.99
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
(2018 pressing, includes obi.)
Polydor, 1973. Very Good ... $9.99
Wonderful work from the great Ellen McIllwaine! Ellen's certainly not a soul artist – but she's got a particularly soulful approach to folk rock – one that's made her a favorite of groovers worldwide in the past few decades, thanks to a big push from Gilles Peterson, and the club scene ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has light wear and a bumped corner.)
Motown, 2002. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Warner, 2006. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Edited promo in a plain black sleeve.)
CBS, 1989. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Shawn/Now Again, Early 70s. New Copy ... $24.99
The first-ever full length collection of work by the mighty Timothy McNealy – the Texas funk genius who only issued a few rare funky 45s back in the day – but has gone onto achieve legendary status over the years! McNealy's music is completely unique right from the start – funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sequel (UK), Late 50s/1996. Used ... $6.99
More classic Atlantic R&B, reissued with a great reproduction of a Clyde McPhatter cover, and 4 bonus tracks to boot! Tracks include loads of Clyde's early soulful solo cuts, like "Heartaches", "Come What May", Love Has Joined Us Together", and "Let Me Know". ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic/Collectables, Late 50s. Used ... $9.99
26 tracks from Clyde McPhatter's Atlantic albums Clyde and Love Ballads – a great mix of hard R&B numbers, and some mellower ballads that showcase Clyde'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 ... read more CD
Decca, 1970. Near Mint- ... $29.99
An excellent comeback album from the great Clyde McPhatter! The record was recorded in 1970, after Clyde had spent some time in Europe, kicking about and getting his head together. Clyde's vocals are as great as ever – and the backings are sublime, some of the best he ever received! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, with a promo ink stamp and some writing in pen on back.)
JAS/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy 2CD ... $28.99
A great smooth soul session from Carmen McRae – an album that's not nearly as well known as her American sides of the 70s, but which is possibly even better overall! The record features a great batch of smooth soul arrangements by Mario Sprouse – a blend of jazz and contemporary soul ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the "Versatile: Find Out Fusion" series!)
MDRT, 1987. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Rhythm, 1988. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Philadelphia International/Sony, 1975. Used ... $9.99
Teddy Pendergrass and crew get a bit more political than on earlier releases, and adopt the righteous bubbling soul groove that had put the O'Jays over the top a few years earlier – with incredible results! The title cut – "Wake Up Everybody" – would prove to be a great ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
MCA/Vinyl Masterpiece (Netherlands), 1981. New Copy ... $11.99
A post-Philly International album from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, but one that still keeps their groove very much intact – thanks to instrumental help from Norman Harris, Ron Baker, Vince Montana, Earl Young, and a host of other Sigma Sound talents! Although recorded in the early ... read more CD
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Black & Blue/Philadelphia International/Vocalion (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $19.99
A pair of 70s gems from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes! Black & Blue is classic Philly soul from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – a killer batch of studio tracks, despite the live image of the group on the cover! The album's got a slightly more expansive feel than some of the ... read more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
If You Don't Know Me By Now – The Best Of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes ... CD Legacy/Philadelphia International, 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite all-time vocal groups – even if they did sell a bazillion records during the 70s! Of course, we have to give the lion's share of the credit to Teddy Pendergrass – whose darkly warm vocals pushed most of the group's tracks over the top, and forever set a new standard ... read more CD
Lucky Seven, 1992. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Vee Jay, 1959/1999. Used ... $14.99
EmArcy, 1970. Used ... $9.99
Jazzman (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $8.99
Ultra-hip funk from Oklahoma's Messengers Incorporated – a group who come across with a sound that's every bit as righteous and heavy as you might guess from the cover! Instrumentation is heavy on bass, guitar, and organ – and topped with some great saxophone work too – all in a ... read more CD
Warner/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy 6 CDs ... $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
Meters —
Struttin' (plus extra tracks) ... CD Josie/Rhino, 1970. Used ... $6.99
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! The album's one of their classic trio for Josie Records – all of which are sublime – and like the others, it's got this massive ... read more CD
RCA/Dusty Groove, 1967. New Copy ... $7.99 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
Also available Sweetest One ... CD 4.99(On the Dusty Groove label.)
RCA/Dusty Groove, 1967. Used ... $4.99
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
Also available Sweetest One ... CD 7.99
Philadelphia International/Big Break (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $12.99
A key moment for the Philly soul scene of the 70s – and the first album to feature the MFSB backing group as a solo act on their own! The ensemble were responsible for key sounds on countless soul singles of the time – yet also find a way to soar beautifully on their own – in a ... read more CD
Outta Sight (UK), 1978/1979. New Copy ... $6.99
A previously-unreleased chapter in the career of the legendary Contours – heard here on some rare late 70s sessions that are quite different than their famous work for Motown! All the core soul of the Contours is still hanging on nicely – especially in the vocals, which have more of an ... read more CD
Polygram (Japan), 1998. New Copy ... $8.99
A real turning point for Monday Michiru – a set that has the Japanese singer moving into more complex rhythms than some of the straighter soul of her initial releases – really keeping things interesting as she stretches out lyrically too! Monday arranged and produced most of the record ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Please Note – CD case has a sticker in Japanese on the back.)
Midnight Star —
Headlines (with bonus tracks) ... CD Solar/Unidisc (Canada), 1986. Used ... $9.99
Sweet beats and plenty of grooves – an 80s funk classic from Midnight Star, and one that seems to have the group picking up a bit of energy from the hip hop scene as well! The album's still got the electro soul vibe of previous records, but maybe is even beat-heavier overall – almost ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Aladdin (France), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A great collection of early R&B by one of the genre's best – the mighty Amos Milburn, a singer who brought a new level of hardcore to the genre! The set features recordings taken from the vaults of Aladdin Records – issued here for the first time! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has an index label at the top left corner.)
Buddy Miles —
Message To The People ... LP Mercury, Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $16.99
A classic bit of tripped-out soul from Buddy Miles – put together with a lot of nice psychedelic production, and an overall sound that stays nice and deep on the bottom end of things – and lets Buddy rock out heavily on rootsy vocals. There's no real standout funky numbers, but the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)
Capitol/DCC, 1976. Used ... $39.99
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 CD
(Out of print, gold CD pressing remastered by Steve Hoffman. Includes the original lift-lock case which has some light scuffs but is still solid.)
20th Century/Vinyl Masterpiece (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy ... $11.99
Stephanie Mills in fine formation here – working with the team of James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, who helped the lady reach the heights of her career in the early 80s! The sound here is catchy and contemporary, but hardly ever too commercial – just relaxed and grooving, in a mode that ... read more CD
BGO/United Artists (UK), 1963/1966. New Copy ... $8.99
2 brilliant albums from Garnet Mimms – one of the greatest soul singers of the 60s, and an artist you can never have enough of! Garnet's albums from the 60s are all great – and unlike his contemporaries, he always recorded full LPs with all great songs, a wealth of original material, ... read more CD
Charly (UK), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A killer collection of work by Garnet Mimms – one of our favorite soul singers of the 60s, and a talent that we'd rank in the highest of the high in our soul book! The set is a well-done batch of tunes with a focus on groovers by Garnet – and includes some sock-hard numbers from his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Numero, Late 70s. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
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
Minits —
Follow Your Heart – The Sound Of Memphis Recordings ... CD Sounds Of Memphis/Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
Beautiful female soul from The Minits – a three piece group that recorded just a few singles for the the Sounds Of Memphis label – with a dozen great songs pulled together for this excellent compilation from Kent UK, many of which were never issued before now! Ultimately, there were ... read more CD
Go Jazz, 1998. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Miracles —
Love Crazy/Columbia/Vocalion (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $19.99
Two post-Motown albums from The Miracles – back to back on a single CD! On Love Crazy, The Miracles move to Columbia Records – and pick up a whole new groove in the process – a much richer sound than previous records on Motown, with a soaring style that really works great for the ... read more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
Pickwick, 1979. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A weird little record – featuring knock-off versions of bigger disco hits, performed by Mirror Image, in conjunction with the Arthur Murray Dance Schools, who were adding "disco" to their name at this point in time! Mirror Image's versions of the tunes actually aren't too bad ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and an index label with clear tape on the spine.)
Columbia, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99
The first ep by The Mission – a US harmony soul group whose name forced the British rock group The Mission to become Mission UK on these shores! Despite that bit of now-faded industry history, the group's not a bad one – sweet 80s harmony, almost in a style that was a bit ahead of its ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has surface wear.)
Black Jack, 1984. Near Mint- ... $0.99
A goofy little single that's sort of a "Stars On 45" version of James Brown tracks, with excerpts from "Sex Machine", "Soul Power", and "Super Bad", all done in a big medley. Not bad, actually – but kind of a weird concept! 12-inch, Vinyl record
PA USA, 1986. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, some ring & edge wear, a lightly bent corner, and a bit of pen on back.)
Imperial/Jasmine (UK), 1950s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $13.99
Formative work from Bobby Mitchell – an early star of New Orleans soul music, and one who cut some killer singles for Imperial Records back in the 50s! The music here has plenty of elements that would flourish more strongly in both the worlds of soul and rock – but Bobby was one of the ... read more CD
Ichiban, 1991. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Hi Records/Fat Possum, 1965. New Copy ... $8.99 13.99
It's Dance Time, Memphis style – thanks to a hip album of instrumentals from the great Willie Mitchell! This one's actually a bit rougher around the edges than some of Willie's other work, with strong guitar and groovy organ, very much in a Booker T & The MGs mode! The tracks groove ... read more CD
Also available It's Dance Time ... LP 11.99
It's Dance Time ... CD 4.99
Hi Records/Fat Possum, 1965. Used ... $4.99
It's Dance Time, Memphis style – thanks to a hip album of instrumentals from the great Willie Mitchell! This one's actually a bit rougher around the edges than some of Willie's other work, with strong guitar and groovy organ, very much in a Booker T & The MGs mode! The tracks groove ... read more CD
Also available It's Dance Time ... CD 8.99
It's Dance Time ... LP 11.99
