Johnny Lytle —
Loop ... LP Tuba/BGP (UK), 1966. New Copy (reissue)...
$26.9931.99
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label pressing. Cover has light wear and a number in marker.)
Ralph MacDonald —
Path ... LP Marlin, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$2.99
One of percussionist Ralph MacDonald's best albums of the late 70s – and one of the few on his own, given how many other records he played on! The set's a complicated mix of jazz, soul, and a variety of rootsier elements – and MacDonald shows a lot of sides of his personality here ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A rare gem from Maceo Parker – the second album cut with his King's Men group in the short time he was away from James Brown in the early 70s! The set was done for the Excello southern soul label, and it's got a bit of a different groove than his work for House Of Fox with the same group ... read moreCD
Madcliff —
Madcliff ... CD Guinness/Soul Brother (UK), 1977. New Copy ...
$9.9916.99
A rare funky gem from Madcliff – an early project from Chris Hills, who'd soon go onto greater fame in Players Association! The album's got a much more soul-based sound than Hills' later material – still upbeat and groovy, but delivered with an indie soul vibe that keeps things nice ... read moreCD
Incredible rare work from Magic Sam – a set recorded at his home in Chicago during the late 60s, and which has Sam coming across maybe more like a soul singer than ever before! The setting is very lean – just Sam on electric guitar and vocals – and it's that laidback approach ... (Blues, Soul)read moreCD
Incredible rare work from Magic Sam – a set recorded at his home in Chicago during the late 60s, and which has Sam coming across maybe more like a soul singer than ever before! The setting is very lean – just Sam on electric guitar and vocals – and it's that laidback approach ... (Blues, Soul)read moreCD
Mostly 60s recordings from Chicago – but the set does feature a few from London too – all around the same time as Sam's famous work for Delmark! The group features Magic Sam on vocals and guitar – with Mack Thompson on bass and other unknown personnel. (Blues, Soul)CD
A hell of a great record from Magic Sam – a really well-recorded live set from a small club in Milwaukee, and an album that really gets at all the gritty genius that made Sam so great! The set's almost equal parts blues and soul – definitely the former, but with plenty of funky ... (Blues, Soul)read moreCD
A classic bit of indie blues from the Chicago scene – featuring some great players from the second generation after Chess Records stopped picking up the younger local talents! Magic Sam leads the group on vocals and guitar, and he's working here with Mighty Joe Young on guitar, Odie Payne on ... (Blues, Soul)read moreCD
A classic bit of indie blues from the Chicago scene – featuring some great players from the second generation after Chess Records stopped picking up the younger local talents! Magic Sam leads the group on vocals and guitar, and he's working here with Mighty Joe Young on guitar, Odie Payne on ... (Blues, Soul)read moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful heavy vinyl pressing – with lyric insert!)
Sublime soul from The Main Ingredient – a collection of cuts from their classic early 70s years at RCA – a time when they were topping the charts with their wonderful harmonies! Main Ingredient had a sweetness that was different than some of their contemporaries – usually upbeat, ... read moreCD
Wicked work from The Main Ingredient – a set that's even fuller and funkier than before, yet still a perfect setting for the tremendous harmonies of the trio! The "Roman orgy" cover makes this one look like it might be more of a disco effort – but the overall sound is a sweet ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, small sticker in back, and is bent a bit at the top left corner.)
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 moreCD
Excellent 60s work from Miriam Makeba – recorded with spare backings arranged by Luici De Jesus, and featuring work by Sivuca on guitar! There's a few English-language pop tracks on here, done in a really wonderful style – plus some great percussion-heavy tunes, like Miriam's version ... (Global Grooves, Soul)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, still sealed! Shrinkwrap has light wear and a hole at the bottom left corner. Cover has a bit of wear where exposed.)
One of the greatest records ever from Mandrill – a set that has the group tightening things up and getting even more funky than on their first few records, but with a vibe that's still nicely loose and spontaneous overall! The set's got Mandrill perfectly balanced between jazz-tinged funk ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear, split bottom seam, edge wear.)
Mandrill —
New Worlds ... LP Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ...
$11.9914.99
A bit smoother than some of the group's earlier work, but still plenty darn great – and in a way, there's a warmer, more soulful vibe going on here that really opens things up! The album kicks off with the incredible modern soul cut "Too Late" – a killer blend of jazzy soul ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, a cut corner, and an aged hype sticker.)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light edge & ring wear.)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
A real classic from The Manhattans – and just the kind of record to show why the group stayed so great after all the years! The ballads are wonderful – arguably even better than the group's indie label days – with a depth of feeling, fullness of harmonies, and magical balance ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The Manhattans really hit a deep new level of sound on this early 70s set – a record that takes off strongly from their early singles, and really paves the way for their more sophisticated sounds to come during the Columbia Records hit years! The quintet are completely sublime here – ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The never-before released full album from keyboardist Manzel Bush – the legendary 70s funk figure well-remembered for his classic break tracks! As a whole, the album's a masterpiece of spacey keyboards and funky drums – funkier than just about any other record we can think of from the ... read moreCD
Crucial cuts in the development of New Orleans soul – served up here by a singer who was instrumental in setting up the new sound of the city in the 60s! Bobby Marchan's a singer who really got his start during the soul years, unlike some of the R&B contemporaries that moved into New ... read moreCD
Teena Marie —
Ivory ... LP Epic, 1990. Near Mint- ...
$7.99
Teena Marie changes things up a bit for the 90s – picking up a bit more beats than basslines, and almost getting a dose of the syncopated groove that was showing up in work by Sybil and Soul II Soul! No surprise, Jazzie B helps out a bit on the record – although Lady T still handles ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great look at the post-Motown work of Teena Marie – her 80s years on Epic Records, a time when she was charting big with a wonderfully seductive approach to soul! Marie's definitely in charge of her groove here – writing, arranging, and producing most of the work on the set – ... read moreCD
Nothing too naked here – at least not in the over-exposed way you'd think from the word – as Teena Marie puts it all upfront, lets it all hang out, but always in a bold way that keeps her firmly on top! The album follows strongly from Marie's previous Epic albums – a strong ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
A definite breakout from Louisa Mark – a set of smooth-stepping rhythms with plenty of Jamaican elements in the mix – yet served up in a warm London vibe that's plenty soulful too! The mix of modes is great – and makes the record a lovers' rock classic right from the get-go ... (Reggae, Soul)read moreCD
Early genius from Pigmeat Markham – a classic performance at the Apollo Theater, recorded by Chess in a style that would set the tone for countless imitations to come! The cover has kind of a "sad clown" sort of look, but Pigmeat's in full force on a series of routines that include ... (Comedy, Soul)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Maybe the best album ever from the mighty Ricardo Marrero – a 70s Latin talent who didn't record much, but always gave the world something wonderful when he did! The set's got this really great vibe – some cuts that update 60s Latin soul modes with even more righteous 70s elements ... (Latin, Soul)read moreCD
A real landmark of bad-walking soul – one of two rare albums cut by vocalist Esther Marrow, easily one of the hardest singing sisters of her generation! Esther's got roots in gospel, but she's singing here in a righteous mode that features plenty of funky undercurrents in the backings – ... read moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
Bruno Mars —
24K Magic ... LP Atlantic, 2016. New Copy (reissue)...
$22.9924.99
A bristling, crackling, completely charming set from Bruno Mars – and a record that lives up to all the best promise he has to offer! We don't know the man personally, but Bruno seems like a hell of a guy – warmly confident, upbeat, and positive – all qualities that really come ... (Neo Soul, Soul)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Martha & The Vandellas —
Greatest Hits ... LP Motown (UK), Mid 60s. Very Good+ ...
$24.99
A sharp UK version – with tracks that include "Wild One", "Nowhere To Run", "Heatwave", "Dancing In The Streets", "My Baby Loves Me", "Come & Get These Memories", "You've Been In Love Too Long", "A Love Like ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(60s UK stereo pressing in a flipback cover with wear & aging, name in pen.)
Martha & The Vandellas —
Watchout! ... LP Gordy, 1966. Very Good+ ...
$24.99
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has discoloration from age and light wear.)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Brown & yellow label stereo in the green cover, with a cutout notch, Stereo sticker, and bent at the top left corner.)
Classic work from Hugh Masekela – and the album that pushed him over the top! The record features his version of "Grazin In The Grass", a runaway instrumental hit when it was issued – and a sly little groover that was based upon some earlier South African pop melodies that ... (Global Grooves, Soul)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
There's plenty of rare feelings going on here – of the best sort of funky 70s type, with a groove that's totally great all the way through! Rick Mason and group bring plenty of jazz instrumentation to the record – some especially nice Fender Rhodes, trumpet, and guitar – but the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Massive! This is probably the best-ever album of rollerskating grooves – and is the most famous entry into a short-lived funk genre that sprung up around the rollerskating craze of the late 70s and early 80s. The rollerskate sound took a tight stepping funk groove from earlier years, and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tiny cutout notch, and is nice overall.)
Uptempo ensemble funk from Mass Production, very much in a post-EWF vein. The group does a good job of layering guitars, keys, horns and percussion together in a tight, bass heavy mode, we'd say our only wish is that they were a touch stronger in the vocal performances, which though nice enough, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A CD-only series that features long out of print work by Masters At Work – rare 12" singles compiled onto a limited edition 4 track CD! Titles on this volume include "What A Sensation" by Kenlou 3, "Bangin" by Kenlou 6, "Pienso En Ti" by MAW with Luis ... (New Grooves, Soul)read moreCD
(Out of print, packaged in a slim sleeve.)
Matadi —
Dance My Love ... LP Choc/La Freak (France), 1978. New Copy (reissue)...
$29.9932.99
The only album ever issued by Matadi – a hip French group from those key post-colonial years on the Parisian scene, and one who serve up this wonderful blend of late 70s club and West African roots! The style is almost a few years ahead of its time – especially when compared to some of ... (Global Grooves, Soul)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreCD
The voice of Johnny Mathis meets the soulful arrangements of Paul Riser and HB Barnum – all wrapped up with Johnny Bristol production! Johnny's tender voice, the gently sweeping arrangements and soul-rooted production make this one a gemTitles include "Woman Woman", "Sail On ... (Vocalists, Soul)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, aging, and a sticker remnant.)
(360 Sound stereo pressing. Cover has wear and aging.)
Johnny Mathis —
Mathis Is ... LP Columbia, 1977. Near Mint- ...
$1.99
A second 70s set that has Johnny Mathis working with arrangements and production from Thom Bell – which makes for a much more soul-based record than usual! Titles include "Hung Up In The Middle Of Love", "I Don't Want To Say No", "Sweet Love Of Mine", "I'll ... (Vocalists, Soul)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the corners and front panel.)
Groovy Mercury Records work from Johnny Mathis – a record that has the singer both hitting classic modes, and stretching out towards some of the hip changes in 60s music as well! The mix of tunes is very nice – with a few Beatles tunes, some bossa tracks, and a few more standard ... (Vocalists, Soul)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Johnny Mathis —
So Nice ... LP Mercury, 1966. Near Mint- ...
$4.99
Two albums recorded a bit later than the initial 60s hit run for easy maestro Paul Mauriat – both with a more pronounced approach to the groove! Overseas Call was recorded in New York, and has Mauriat bringing in plenty of disco elements throughout – using soaring strings with tighter ... (Now Sound, Soul)read moreCD
A really messed-up blend of soul, rock, and blues – done in a style that's very much in keeping with the genre-busting Fillmore scene of the late 60s! Maximillian are a trio who run through Hendrix-like guitars, deep soul styled vocals, and bluesy riffing – often in the course of the ... (Rock, Soul)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Curtis Mayfield —
Curtis ... CD Curtom/Warner (UK), 1970. New Copy ...
$7.9914.99
A mindblowing solo set from Curtis Mayfield – 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 exploding as a force to be reckoned with in the studio! The album's a personal ... read moreCD
A mindblowing solo set from Curtis Mayfield – 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 exploding as a force to be reckoned with in the studio! The album's a personal ... read moreCD
(2000 Rhino pressing with LOTS of bonus tracks!!!)
Great post-Curtom work from Curtis Mayfield – a set recorded in LA, not Chicago – with the mighty Gene Page at the helm! The style here isn't that different from the later Curtom years – more in the side of love and life than some of the more righteous themes of Curtis' earlier ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great album of mellow soul tracks from Curtis Mayfield – laidback, slinky, and almost to his earlier work what Let's Get It On was to the early 70s career of Marvin Gaye! The album's got a warm, soulful vibe that's totally great – not as all-out funky or politically righteous as ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has a corner bend, but is great overall!)
Curtis Mayfield —
Superfly ... CD Curtom, 1972. Used ...
$2.99
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 moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Bell Sound/SF etch. Cover has some light wear and a corner bend. Includes Buddah inner sleeve.)
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 moreCD
Groundbreaking work from the legendary Curtis Mayfield – a set that brings together some of the best tracks from his initial run as a solo artist on his own Curtom Records – work that's forever set the standard for righteous, message-oriented funky soul! Every cut here is a gem, and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With 25 tracks including "Stange Things Happening", "Cry Baby", "Advice (For Men Only)", "Hunt Is On", "Louisiana", "Loose Lips" and "Get Way Back". (Blues, Soul)CD
Great work from R&B legend Percy Mayfield – one of the singer's most obscure sessions, and really more of a soul record overall! The album was done for Brunswick at the end of the 60s – and has lots of work from Chicago soul arrangers like Johnny Cameron and Willie Henderson – ... (Blues, Soul)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Frankie Beverly and crew can't miss at this point – and as usual, Maze stands head and shoulders above most of its soul contemporaries from the time. The overall feel is nice and warm, with plenty of focus on Frankie's sweet smooth vocals – and the band grooves behind him in a slightly ... read moreCD
A collection of classics from Frankie Beverly and Maze – 10 tracks that perfectly sum up the mellow-grooving genius of the group at their best! The set brings together hits and key album cuts from the core Maze albums on Capitol! Titles include "Southern Girl", "Golden Time ... read moreCD
Nat McCoy —
Soul ... LP Dobre, Late 70s. Near Mint- ...
$49.9958.99
An obscure west coast soul set – arranged by singer Nat McCoy, and served up on the Dobre label, which is mainly known for groovy jazz! Titles include the excellent "Funky Mule" – plus "The Road", "Money Maker", "Yes I Cried", "The ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a light trace of a sticker in one corner – but is great overall.)
George & Gwen McCrae —
Together ... CD Cat/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ...
$16.9919.99
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 moreCD
The record that forever put George McCrae on the map – and a crossover bit of Miami soul from the 70s with all the key elements of the TK sound firmly in place! George's vocals are nicely flanged out in that cool production mode that TK was using with its big acts of the time (an approach ... read moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreCD
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 moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(1975 pressing with 2605 catalog number. Cover has a cutout notch and a small split on the bottom seam, but looks great overall.)
An incredible step forward for 60s soul singer Gene McDaniels – so much so, that most folks hearing this album can't believe he's the same guy who recorded for Liberty Records a few years before! The album's incredibly righteous right from the start – and has a genre-busting quality ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Limited gold vinyl pressing – despite the hype sticker listing it as silver.)
Eugene McDaniels with Ted Brancato —
Outlaw ... CD Sky Forest, 2009. Used ...
$6.999.99
A great Chess Records session from organist Jack McDuff – a set that also features great work on saxes from Red Holloway, Leo Johnson, and David Young – working with jack on a club date in the Bay Area! The vibe is great – very much as groovy and unusual as some of McDuff's Blue ... (Jazz, Soul)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and some ring & edge wear. Name in pen on the back.)
Jacci McGhee —
Jacci McGhee ... CD MCA/Universal (Japan), 1992. New Copy ...
$13.9916.99
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 moreCD
Penny McLean —
Lady Bump ... LP Atco, 1975. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
McNeal & Niles —
Thrust ... LP Tinker Too/We Are Busy Bodies (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)...
Just Sold Out!
An incredible bit of electric funk from the hinterlands of Ohio – an obscure album that hardly saw the light of day back in the 70s, making its first national debut in this excellent reissue! The sound of the set is incredible – moody Fender Rhodes, Arp, moog, and organ over bass and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great second album by the legendary Ronnie McNeir – one of the 70s' most overlooked soul talents! Like his other albums, this one's got Ronnie in a sweet mellow vibe – with some great songwriting and wicked keyboard work that shows that Ronnie was in total control of the overall ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a small cut corner, but this is a great copy!)
Clyde McPhatter —
30 Greatest Hits ... CD Black Tulip (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ...
$2.99
We'll be the first to admit that for years, we never forgave Clyde McPhatter for leaving The Drifters – but as time has gone on, hearing records like this really have made us appreciate his greatness on his own! The record's a non-stop testament to McPhatter's vocal talents – a perfect ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s mono Japanese pressing – P-4584A. Cover has light wear and aging, with small sticker remnants in back.)
Clyde McPhatter —
Lover Please ... LP Mercury, Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
$4.999.99