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 (892) new/used, Vinyl (989) new/used, LPs (726) new/used, 12-inch (224) new/used, 7-inch (38 used), 78 RPM (1), All (1881)
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Sussex/Universal, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
An amazing second set from Sixto Rodriguez – recorded in the legendary Landsdowne Studios in London, with a groove that's a great extension from his debut! All of Rodriguez's best elements are in place here – his folksy guitar, personal lyrical style, and surprisingly biting approach ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1976. Sealed ... $6.99
Classic work from the great DJ Rogers – with a soaring, sweeping, righteous soul feel that reminds us of Rance Allen at his best, or of some of the smooth work of Lamont Dozier from the same time. DJ wrote, arranged, and produced all the tracks on this album, and the cuts have a slight nod ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cutout mark.)
RCA, 1984. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in an RCA sleeve.)
Chess, 1950s. Used ... $6.99
The title's an apt one here, as Jimmy Rogers was one of the many bluesmen who started out in the south, but headed to Chicago for greater fame – which was a good thing for Chess Records, who managed to come some of these great sides in the 50s! Rogers both sings and plays guitar – the ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Rolling Stones —
Undercover ... LP Rolling Stones, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A bit of an odd album, but one that showed the Stones were alive and kicking in the 80s. Taking off from the Stones' take on disco from their previous couple of LPs but keeping a nice rough edge on the proceedings, Jagger and Richards turned in what's probably their last great studio LP. 10 ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing with 7 stickers with snakeskin triangle, and printed inner sleeve – still in shrink with hype sticker!)
21, 1982. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Wide Angle, 1984. Sealed (pic cover)... $5.99
Crossroad/BBE (UK), 1978. New Copy ... $14.99
Larry Rose plays some mighty sweet keyboards on this late 70s set – electric piano, organ, and other keys as well – and also sings a fair bit on the record, in this great blend of jazz, soul, and some tighter modes of the time! The approach is maybe a bit in the territory of jazzy soul ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available Jupiter Effect ... LP 24.99
Crossroad/BBE (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
Larry Rose plays some mighty sweet keyboards on this late 70s set – electric piano, organ, and other keys as well – and also sings a fair bit on the record, in this great blend of jazz, soul, and some tighter modes of the time! The approach is maybe a bit in the territory of jazzy soul ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jupiter Effect ... CD 14.99
Diana Ross —
Boss (disco version)/Motown, 1979. Very Good ... $4.99
The title track to Diana Ross' classic album with Ashford & Simpson – served up here in a special disco mix! The single's backed by a track produced by Hal Davis, lifted from the Thank God It's Friday soundtrack. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered Motown sleeve. Info sticker is aged.)
Motown (Japan), Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $18.99
A Japanese-only collection – with titles that include "Love Hangover", "Getting Ready For Love", "You Are Everything", "My Mistake Was To Love You", "Your Love Is Good For Me", "I'm Still Waiting", "Touch Me In The Morning" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has some very light wear.)
Motown, 1974. Very Good ... $4.99
A fantastic early demonstration of the solo powers of Diana Ross – a live date from Vegas, and one that has her commanding the stage not just as a singer of soul music, but as a female star ready to rival the talents of any of her contemporaries in the mainstream! Ross shines here with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing in the die-cut cover, with some surface wear, unglued bottom seam, and open front.)
Motown, 1977. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
A smoking live performance from Diana Ross – a double-length set that offers up the lady in all full aspects of her glory! Ross sings not just in the clubby soul mode that made her a huge act at the time, but also brings in echoes of older Motown moments, plus a fair bit of jazz inspiration ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has unglued seams, ring wear, and edge wear. Labels have an X in marker.)
Diana Ross —
Silk Electric ... LP RCA, 1982. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $5.99
Diana Ross really finds a way to remake her groove here – a sweet new sound that fits her revamped look in the Andy Warhol image on the cover! Although Ross could sparkle strongly during the disco years, the best cuts here are some of the more midtempo moments – nicely spaced out in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Diana Ross —
Why Do Fools Fall In Love ... LP RCA, 1981. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $3.99
Diana Ross makes a big break with Motown for this debut set on RCA – a set that also has the singer making a nice stylistic break as well! The set's got Diana reinventing herself in so many different modes for the 80s – as Ross herself is sitting at the production helm for the record, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has yellowing from age on one corner.)
Diana Ross & The Supremes —
Anthology ... LP Motown, 1960s. Near Mint- 3LP Trifold ... $14.99
A massive 3LP set that brings together most of the best work recorded by Diana Ross & The Supremes for Motown – done in the lavish style that Motown used in these deep Anthology series in the 70s! Each side of each record has a different theme, and the package also features dates for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Motown/Real Gone, 1968. New Copy 2CD ... $26.99 27.99
A great little album from Diana Ross – maybe one of her lesser-known efforts with The Supremes, and a set that really points the way towards the solo years to come! One of the reasons for that is that the set really just features Diana out in the lead, with different backing singers behind ... read more CD
Motown, Mid 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of the odder 60s LPs from the Supremes, the soundtrack to a film that starred the group, with some guest appearances by The Temptations – in Motown-show versions of tracks that often feature the singers lapsing into medleys of other tunes, or doing some popular hits of the day. Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Motown/PTG (Netherlands), 1979. New Copy ... $10.99
An overlooked Motown gem from T-Boy Ross – a self-produced set that's filled with loads of 70s mellow soul moments! Ross begins the set by covering Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" – and there's definitely a similar vibe to the record – that kind of warmer grooving that Leon ... read more CD
Cadet/Universal (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $16.99 29.99
Some of the trippiest soul music ever recorded – an amazing collection of work by the legendary Rotary Connection – early home to vocalist Minnie Riperton and arranger Charles Stepney! Rotary Connection was a unique late 60s combination of soul, jazz, and rock-based modes – all ... read more CD
Rotary Connection —
Peace ... LP Cadet, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
One of the coolest Christmas albums ever – a tripped-out classic from Chicago's legendary Rotary Connection! The album's every bit as wonderful as any of the group's non-Holiday sets for Cadet Records – and maybe even has more to offer, given that the euphoria of the season is thrown ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Cadet Concept pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small cutout hole and wear at the bottom seam.)
Rudy —
Just Take My Body ... LP Polydor, 1979. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Soaring Italian disco from the end of the 70s – a set arranged and conducted by Rudy Trevisi, with superb polished production from Jacques Fred Petrus! The style here is very commercial, but still pretty great – long tunes that spin out with gimmicks that might appeal to a crossover ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has minimal wear and a promo stamp.)
SOUL, 1970. Very Good ... $1.99
SOUL/Elemental (France), 1970. New Copy ... $12.99
One of those Motown treasures that would have been a runaway hit, were it issued on a label with less going on – but which somehow got lost amidst the shuffle of all the other Motor City greatness of the time! Don't let obscurity make you think that Jimmy Ruffin's not giving his best, though ... read more CD
(Limited edition!)
Jimmy Ruffin —
Jimmy Ruffin Sings Top Ten (sepia tone cover) ... LP SOUL, 1966. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A great full length album from Motown's mighty Jimmy Ruffin – and a set with a lot deeper soul sound than you'd guess from the "top ten" in the title! The music's not commercial, but some of the sharpest Motown soul of the time – the kind of work that made the young Jimmy as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono purple label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a bumped corner.)
Ruffin Brothers —
I Am My Brother's Keeper ... LP SOUL, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A stunner from the Ruffin Brothers – their one album as a duo, 1970's underappreciated I Am My Brother's Keeper! Here Jimmy and David Ruffin lay down a warm, wonderful set of great late 60s Motown grooves – emotive covers and a bunch of great originals with nice touches of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a tiny cut corner, but this is a great copy!)
MCA, 1977. Used ... $8.99
One of our favorite albums ever from Rufus and Chaka Khan – a sublime 70s set in which the group's sound totally comes together, and finds a really special sound that's all its own! The blend of elements here is perfect – the group's funky jazz instrumentation, and Chaka Khan's warm ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rhino/Elektra, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $8.99
Classic smooth soul and jazzy funk from the great Patrice Rushen – a great little overview of her essential sides for Elektra Records! Although Patrice first cut her teeth in the heady fusion scene of the Fantasy label, by the time she moved to Elektra, she'd really tightened up her groove a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Elektra/Strut (UK), 1980. New Copy ... $11.99
Nothing posh about this one – as the album's an all-out, all-access affair – a great way for anyone to get into the grooves of the mighty Patrice Rushen! Patrice is at the height of her powers here – equally magic on keyboards and vocals, and coming up with groove after groove in ... read more CD
(Remastered from the original tapes!)
Prestige, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $12.99
A great set from Patrice Rushen – very different than her later R&B work from the 80s! The record's her first, and at the time, Patrice was much more of a jazz artist – working here with a cool west coast set of players (Joe Henderson on tenor, Hadley Caliman on alto and soprano, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Patrice Rushen —
Prelusion/Prestige, 1974/1975. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The first 2 albums as a leader from keyboardist Patrice Rushen! Prelusion is a great set from Patrice – very different than her later R&B work from the 80s! The record's her first, and at the time, Patrice was much more of a jazz artist – working here with a cool west coast set of ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Cutout notch through spine.)
Patrice Rushen —
Straight From The Heart (with bonus tracks) ... CD Rhino, 1982. Used ... $16.99
A huge album for Patrice Rushen – thanks largely to the track "Forget Me Nots", which is a perfect blend of jazz and soul, in that warm sweet style she was forging after her early days as more of a fusion artist. The rest of the album's every bit as great – and the ... read more CD
(Out of print, 1993 pressing – with great bonus tracks! Booklet has some light water damage.)
Monument/Soul Brother (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
A beautiful album of spacey jazz funk! Eddie Russ was a 70s keyboard genius – right up there with Lonnie Liston Smith and Herbie Hancock in our book, although he never reached the fame of either of those players. This album's one of Eddie's best – and it's got a smoothly produced soul ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
West Side (UK), 1966/1967. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
Columbia, 2019. New Copy 2LP ... $26.99
The deepest, most political album we've ever heard from Raphael Saadiq – a set named after his brother, Jimmy Lee – an addict who died an unfortunate early death! Saadiq takes all the pain from his brother's trauma, and works it into a series of songs that go farther than anything we've ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 2000. Used ... $3.99
It's been 8 years since Sade's last album, but rest assured, she's still pretty much the same! Her vocals are as lovely as ever – with that indescribable floating quality that always sends us, no matter how many times we've heard her songs on the radio. The production is slightly different ... read more CD
Epic, 1971. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Samba Soul —
Do It ... LP RCA, 1978. Very Good+ ... $7.99
The second album from Samba Soul – and like the first, a nice combination of 70s disco with some strong influences from Brazilian music! Most tracks are covers – "Sometimes When We Touch", "I'm In You", or "Eyes On The Sparrow", which is probably the best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has a gold promo stamp.)
AVI, 1980. Very Good+ ... $16.99
An unusual mix of disco and African elements – with a nice dancefloor polish on most tracks! LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some ring and edge wear and a cutout hole.)
Cultures Of Soul, Mid 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
A really fantastic album of spiritual soul from a San Francisco church in the 70s – one of those rare and sublime albums that's equally appealing to fans of gospel as it is to fans of 70s soul! The arrangements and presentation are great – full of well-crafted grooves that move from ... (Gospel, Soul) read more CD
Also available Sound of the San Francisco Christian Center ... LP 21.99
Cultures Of Soul, Mid 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 27.99
A really fantastic album of spiritual soul from a San Francisco church in the 70s – one of those rare and sublime albums that's equally appealing to fans of gospel as it is to fans of 70s soul! The arrangements and presentation are great – full of well-crafted grooves that move from ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sound of the San Francisco Christian Center ... CD 12.99(Previously listed as a Record Store Day title – now bumped to wide release!)
Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 70s/1980s/1990s. New Copy 3CD ... $24.99
A big overview collection of work from the key years of reedman David Sanborn – a player who certainly knew how to hit the heights with the sales of his records, but also had a surprisingly strong, rich career over the years! If you only think of Sanborn as a smooth jazz pioneer, then you'll ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Mongo Santamaria —
Mongo '70 ... LP Atlantic, 1970. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A killer set from Mongo Santamaria – one of his first albums on Atlantic, and a record that really keeps up the groove of his Columbia sides! Mongo's moving into very funky territory here – working with arranger Marty Sheller, and getting some great help on keyboards from Neal Creque ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green and red Broadway label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Jorge Santana —
Jorge Santana ... LP Tomato, Mid 70s. Very Good ... $16.99
A stone 70s classic from Carlos Santana's lesser-known brother – a set that effortlessly brings together Latin and soul, often with the same sort of vibe as the Coke Escovedo records on Mercury from the same time! Jorge plays guitar, but lead vocals are from Richard Bean (of Malo and Sapo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Tamla/Motown/Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $14.99 22.99
The complete Tamla and Motown singles of The Satintones – the soul, R&B & popular music juggernaut's first male vocal group – and a treasure trove of rare post doo wop from the end of the 50s/beginning of the 60s! It's fascinating for the history herein – the group is ... read more CD
(Limited edition of 3000 copies.)
Carrere (Greece), 1984. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label Greek pressing.)
Bobby Sax —
Caribbean Disco/Abet, 1976. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
Bobby is Robert Hughes – working here as player and arranger on a sweet little tune that skips along with a soaring kind of groove! There's not much "Caribbean" in here – which is a good thing by us – and the disco portion is carried off nicely by some soaring strings, ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Nashboro Disco sleeve, with a cutout hole.)
Columbia, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of Boz Scaggs arrangements from HB Barnum! Titles include "Slow Dancer", "I Got Your Number", "Hercules", "Take It For Granted", and "Pain Of Love". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear and some light stains.)
Magic Touch/Funky Delicacies, Late 60s/1970s. Used ... $26.99
A beautifully done look at the music of Harvey Scales – a damn funky cat from the Milwaukee scene, finally getting his due! The package is overflowing with groovers – hard funky 45 cuts that Scales recorded for the Magic Touch label – mostly in the late 60s and start of the 70s ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Motown (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $13.99
A surprisingly great album from these two former member of The Supremes – Scherrie Payne & Susaye Greene-Brown – put together with production help from Eugene McDaniels, who really helps give the whole thing a hipper spin than some of the girls' more famous work from before! There's ... read more CD
(Part of the Motown Did It First Series!)
Moby Dick, 1984. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
RCA, 1974. Sealed ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a small tear on the opening.)
Chess, 1970. Sealed ... $16.99
A full-blown, very righteous offering from Chess to the political cause of Operation Breadbasket! Tenorist Ben Branch leads the large gospel-tinged group – and sax player Gene Barge produces and plays, with a style that's very much in the Chess/Checker bag of the late 60s soul era. Most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing! Cover has a small cut corner.)
Columbia/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Massive soul from Freddie Scott – exactly the kind of set that has us wondering why he wasn't a bigger star back in the 60s! Freddie's style is very mature – never too polished, yet totally put-together – in a way that rivals other 60s male greats like Jerry Butler and Walter ... read more CD
XL, 2010. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99 29.99
Heavy, soul-baring lyricism delivered with spiritual resonance and wise authority by Gil Scott-Heron – his first album shot in far too many years, and a direct hit – essential listening for longtime listeners and neophytes alike and a well worthy entry in a legendary career! Scott-Heron ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gil Scott-Heron —
Pieces Of A Man (with bonus tracks) ... CD Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $8.99 13.99
Our favorite-ever album from Gil Scott-Heron – and a set that we'd easily rank as one of our favorite soul records of the 70s! The mix of modes is mindblowing right from the start – as Gil's poetry comes into play with his growing talents as a singer, and his warm sensibility for jazz ... read more CD
Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
A set that wasn't initially conceived as a full album by Gil Scott-Heron – but one that's come to be an essential part of his catalog, thanks to the always-relevant title theme! The album's actually a classic collection of work from the early years of Gil Scott-Heron at the Flying Dutchman ... read more CD
XL/International Anthem, 2010/2020. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
A fantastic tribute to a fantastic record – one that takes all the core lyrical creations of Gil Scott Heron from I'm New Here, then adds in a wide array of new music from drummer/genius Makaya McCraven! The approach is similar to some of Makaya's own albums – which are both performed ... read more CD
Virgin (UK), 1984. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(US pressing on Warner. Cover has minimal wear and a promo stamp.)
Folkways, 1972. New Copy Gatefold ... $12.99 16.98
Dialogue excerpts from two early 70s films documenting the shift between the Civil Rights and Black Power eras in the US! Side one is taken from the film Huey – and features Black Panthers Bobby Seale, Eldridge Cleaver and H Rap Brown – plus what sounds like interviews with police and ... (Spoken Word, Soul) read more CD
(Special limited CD – pressed up for us by the Smithsonian Folkways label. Comes with original cover artwork, and the CD also features a PDF file with the original liner notes and other materials from the original record release.)
Nightwave, 1986. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
MCA, 1999. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Sony/Be With (UK), 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
A sweet little record from Caiphus Semenya – a South African singer, but one who works here with backings from some top-shelf studio talents in LA – a mix of jazz and fusion players who really bring a great sense of groove to the material! Tracks include two originals co-written with ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Munjale/Be With (UK), 1984. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
South African soul from Caiphus Semenya – and a set that's got a nicely righteous, upbeat vibe throughout! Caiphus works here in that best sort of South African style in the decade when the nation's struggles were getting a lot more global attention – showing a spirit that refuses to ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sussex/Modern Harmonic, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.99
A heck of a great little guitar funk album – a rare early 70s session from the groovy Eddy Senay – an artist that we'd rank right up there with bigger names like Phil Upchurch, David T Walker, Dennis Coffey, or Eddie Fisher at the same time! Fisher's maybe the best comparison here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited colored vinyl pressing.)
Sussex/Modern Harmonic, 1972. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
The second smoking Sussex album from guitarist Eddie Senay – and arguably even better than the first! The tracks here are all instrumentals – played with a style that's tight, right, and very on the money – mixed with keyboards from Rudy Robinson, who also arranged the numbers on ... read more CD
Sugar Hill, 1979. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Three female singers/MC's with backing by the Sugarhill Gang Band – and rhymes that sound like they might have been written by the Sugarhill Gang. Maybe it's not up to the standards of other early female MC's like Sha Rock of the Funky 4 +1, but this is more like a 1979-era slow-tempo ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has some pen.)
Servicemen —
Meet The Servicemen – Classic Soul From Phoenix, Arizona (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Wind Hit, Mid 60s. New Copy Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Classic styled and classic worthy R&B vocal group soul from The Servicemen – a group based at Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix, AZ – a mix of uptempo productions and sweet acapellas cut in '66 & '67! A few numbers have lit up the UK Northern Soul scene in the past decade or so, ... read more CD
(Comes in nice gatefold cardboard sleeve.)
Parachute, 1978. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A great mix of tight grooves and mellower tunes from 7th Wonder – a group who share some of the righteous roots of the Earth Wind & Fire generation (as you might guess from their imagery here), but who come across with a sound that's much more straightforward! The album was recorded in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Parachute inner sleeve.)
Motown, 1996. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Shades Of Brown —
S.O.B. ... CD Cadet/Dusty Groove, 1970. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Amazing soul from Chess Records – and an album that almost feels like some lost small-label soul set, or a batch of rare funky 45s! Shades Of Brown are an ultra-hip male group from Chicago – a quartet of singers with the range and depth of The Temptations or Dells at their best, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Indigo Delux (UK), 1997. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print, some water staining inside the booklet.)
Solar/Right Stuff (UK), 1979. Used ... $8.99
A definite bit of Big Fun from Shalamar – totally tight and very much at the top of their game – making the transition from disco modes to leaner 80s groove, thanks to lots of great production and songwriting help from Leon Sylvers! Sylvers was really emerging as one of the key forces ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Solar/Sanctuary (UK), 1982. Used ... $6.99
A key album in the legendary 80s run of Shalamar – and a set that gets a tremendous amount out of a very stripped-down sound! The sound of Shalamar builds from a bit of bass, some snapping drums, waves of keyboards, and especially great vocals – warm and sweet, but never too commercial ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Numero, Late 60s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $14.99 25.98
Fantastic sounds from Jackie Shane – a Canadian soul singer who's achieved a bit of recent fame, due to her legacy as an underground trans figure – but an artist who'd already be a winner, even without such a fascinating back story! Fortunately, both sides of Jackie's life are included ... read more CD
Pandisc, 1985. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Dee Dee Sharp —
It's Mashed Potato Time ... LP Cameo, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
A set of classic groovers from Dee Dee Sharp – cut during her early stretch at Cameo/Parkway, at a time when Dee Dee was one of the hardest hard soul singers on the Philly scene! As you'd guess from the title, most of the tracks here have an upbeat groove that's aimed at the dancefloor ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Epic, Early 60s. Very Good ... $12.99
One of the few albums ever recorded by Joan Shaw – a pretty hip singer from the 60s, working here in a nice small group setting. Joan's vocals are a bit rough, which is possibly why she never made it big, but she does have a way of putting over a tune that grabs us nicely – kind of ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy original pressing. Cover and label have a promo sticker.)
Cadet, 1967. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Marlena Shaw's first-ever album – and while not as all-out righteous as some of her later work, still a really unique record that quickly put Marlena head and shoulders above the rest of the pack! The record's a mix of jazzy vocal numbers and heavier soul tunes – arranged by Richard ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo pressing. Includes business reply card. Cover has split seams, yellowing from age, and a small drillhole through the center. Label has a small drillhole.)
Cadet, 1969. New Copy ... $9.99 11.98
An amazing batch of sophisticated soul tracks – and a favorite with the righteous groove scene! On the surface, the record's a combination of jazz and soul tracks in the same mode that you'd find on some of Nancy Wilson's albums for Capitol during the same time – but digging deeper, ... read more CD
RCA, 1996. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Roulette, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Shirelles —
Happy & In Love ... LP RCA, 1971. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A great second chapter for The Shirelles – hardly the girl group pop they cut in the 60s, and instead a more righteous soul style for the 70s – in a mode that's like Honey Cone or Three Degrees! The backings are nice and soulful – almost funky at times – with arrangements ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has yellowing from age on the back, a small cutout notch, and light wear.)
Shirelles —
Shirelles ... LP RCA, 1972. Very Good ... $9.99
Surprisingly great later work by The Shirelles – nice and soulful, thanks to arrangements from David Van De Pitte and Wade Marcus – both of whom push the trio way past their roots, into more sophisticated group soul for the 70s! The approach carries the best (then) contemporary styles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a short click on "Drowning In The Sea Of Love". Cover has a cutout notch and a small peeled spot on the back.)
Scepter, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A nice collection of tracks from this classic girl group, and one that has a lot of lesser-known material that's pretty darn nice! Includes their very groovy "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad World" – plus the tracks "Boys", "I Met Him On A Sunday", "Don't Go Home (My ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Multi-color label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Ace (UK), 1964. New Copy ... $10.99 18.99
Two albums that were originally put together at a time when The Shirelles were away from the studio – but material that easily stands as some of their best work of the 60s! Swing The Most is beautiful stuff from one of the most soulful 60s pop girl groups – and proof that The Shirelles ... read more CD
Aladdin/Ace (UK), Mid 50s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Malaco/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $13.99
A southern funky nugget from Sho-Nuff – issued at an early 80s point when the Malaco label was open to other modes besides just blues and deep soul! The record's got a tight clubby crackle that feels like something from the New York indie scene of the time – a lean groove that's very ... read more CD
(Part of the "Malaco – The Truth Of Southern Soul Definitive Collection" series!)
Nebula Circle/Tidal Waves, 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 26.00
The debut album from Shock – a Portland funky combo who would go on to release a few more albums on Fantasy Records, but who maybe sound their best here at the start! Shock have the look of some guys hanging out in leisure suits in the VIP lounge at Studio 54, but their sound is much sharper ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 500!)
Fantasy, 1975/1976. Used ... $16.99
2 classic albums of jazzy soul – back to back on one CD! Side Effect is the group's first album on Fantasy – and a great batch of jazzy soul tunes that showcases their tight harmony style! Wayne Henderson produced, and the group's filled with west coast jazz funk masters, like Ronnie ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Thumb, 1974. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Tight funky jazz from vocalist Ben Sidran – still very much in his best early mode, and playing with a really raw sound overall! Ben's vocals are in that down-home Mose Allison mode, but the real charm is the music – which features funky drums by Clyde Stubblefield, the man responsible ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has a small cutout hole, and a tiny bit of pen in one corner – but this is a very nice copy overall.)
Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A bit smoother than Ben's earlier albums – but a great little set all the way through – and about as classic as you can get for Sidran in the 70s! The album's got a bit more soul in the mix, but still has some jazzy elements in the backings – and where things were sometimes ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Edsel (UK), Early 70s/Late 80s/Early 90s. New Copy 9 CDs ... $64.99
An insanely wonderful collection of work from the great Labi Siffre – a UK singer/songwriter who's unlike anyone else we can think of! Labi's definitely a soul singer at the core – and his work has been sampled by DJs and producers over the years – but he's also got a much deeper ... read more CD
Gold Mind/Octave (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $24.99
The title's a bit strange – given that Bunny Sigler started out as a soul singer in the late 60s, and continued to record well into the 70s too – yet it's also a reminder that by the time of this set, Sigler had become a real powerhouse on the Philly club scene – working as a ... read more CD
(Part of the Salsoul Records Original Master Collecion!)
Silk —
Smooth As Silk ... LP Prelude, 1977. Very Good+ ... $26.99
A surprisingly soulful album for the Prelude label, and a great batch of smooth mellow tracks produced by David Porter in Memphis and Malaco. The record's got some tight harmony vocals, and a rhythmic approach that's more mellow soul than it is uptempo disco – although that doesn't stop the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a small cutout hole in the corner.)
Spring, 1972. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A big one for Joe – and a marked shift after his southern soul recordings of earlier years. For this one, Joe got on the Philly train early, and hired Gamble & Huff to put the whole thing together with a tight smooth soul groove. The group's got greats like Norman Harris, Vince Montana, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Joe Simon —
One Step At A Time (long, short) ... 12-inch Polydor, 1977. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow vinyl promo. Cover has light wear and some pen on front.)
CTI, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $59.99
A real standout 70s set from Nina Simone – a one-off date for CTI Records, done with a sound that's different than her earlier work for RCA, Philips, and Colpix! The groove here is often as soul-based as it is vocal jazz – thanks to arrangements from David Matthews, who brings a ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some edge wear.)
Carrere/Verve, 1982. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
An overlooked album from the legendary Nina Simone – recorded in Paris in the early 80s, and not circulated as much as some of her records from the 60s and 70s – but every bit as compelling in its own sort of way! Nina's working here with a greater array of global elements than on ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
