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!
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Warner, 1989. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $8.99
Possibly the only good thing to come out of the first Batman movie – and certainly a lot better than Prince's score for the film – this is an extended 20-minute slow jam suite, with a guest appearance by Kim Basinger, and some of the last real sexy musical work that Prince ever did! It' ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear, lightly bent and wavy corners, and a promo stamp.)
Paisley Park/Warner, 1987. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $33.99 34.98
A fantastic record from Prince – a double-length set that came out at a time when the purple one was brimming over with energy and new ideas – and a step slightly in the direction of more socially conscious material! Everything that was great about Prince before the record is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Limited edition peach vinyl pressing!)
Sign O The Times (4LP 180 gram deluxe edition) ... LP 76.99
Sign O The Times (3CD deluxe edition) ... CD 28.99
Sign O The Times (8CD/
Paisley Park/Warner, 1987. New Copy 3CD ... $28.99 29.98
A fantastic record from Prince – a double-length set that came out at a time when the purple one was brimming over with energy and new ideas – and a step slightly in the direction of more socially conscious material! Everything that was great about Prince before the record is ... read more CD
Also available Sign O The Times (4LP 180 gram deluxe edition) ... LP 76.99
Sign O The Times (180 gram peach vinyl pressing) ... LP 33.99
Sign O The Times (8CD/
Paisley Park/Warner, 1987. New Copy ... $76.99 79.98
A fantastic record from Prince – a double-length set that came out at a time when the purple one was brimming over with energy and new ideas – and a step slightly in the direction of more socially conscious material! Everything that was great about Prince before the record is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sign O The Times (3CD deluxe edition) ... CD 28.99
Sign O The Times (180 gram peach vinyl pressing) ... LP 33.99
Sign O The Times (8CD/
Paisley Park/Warner, 1987. New Copy 8CD & DVD ... $149.99 159.98
A fantastic record from Prince – a double-length set that came out at a time when the purple one was brimming over with energy and new ideas – and a step slightly in the direction of more socially conscious material! Everything that was great about Prince before the record is ... read more CD
Also available Sign O The Times (4LP 180 gram deluxe edition) ... LP 76.99
Sign O The Times (3CD deluxe edition) ... CD 28.99
Sign O The Times (180 gram peach vinyl pressing) ... LP 33.99
Sony/Legacy, 2002. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $32.99 34.98
A really fantastic live moment from Prince – a set that's even groovier and funkier than the standard One Nite Alone material – as the tracks here are nice and long, feature guest work from Musiq and George Clinton, and really feature Prince jamming with a group that features Maceo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl! Limited edition purple vinyl pressing – with download!)
Unidisc (Canada), 1984. Used ... $4.99
... CD
NPG, 2009. Used 3 CDs ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print. Cover has light wear.)
Cherry Pop (UK), 1986. Used ... $6.99
Titles include "In The Heat Of A Passionate Moment", "I'll Keep On Loving You", "If It Makes You Feel Good", "Just A Teaze", and "Anytime's The Right Time". CD
Sunset Blvd, Late 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $25.99 26.99
Mighty nice work from the great Professor Longhair – live material recorded in the late 70s, presented here without much in the way of notes – but with a musical quality that more than makes up for that lack of information! The Professor was a key figure in the New Orleans music scene ... read more CD
Stones Throw, 2020. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
80s underground soul lives again in the hands of Prophet – an artist who recorded a bit back in the day, but who's reemerged in recent years with great new energy – thanks in part to strong support from the Stones Throw label! These tunes are heavy on beats, keyboards, and a really ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow vinyl pressing!)
Verve, Late 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
Old Town, 1974. Very Good ... $1.99
Verve, Early 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
Arthur Prysock —
Too Late Baby – The Old Town Singles 1958 to 1966 ... CD Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 19.99
A great run of music from the mighty Arthur Prysock – an incredibly soulful singer who was at the top of the heap in the early 60s, but who's largely forgotten all these many years later! Prysock had a really unique approach – and one that really paved the way for some of the bigger ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Mercury, 1957. Very Good ... $2.99
Heavy tenor instrumentals from the great Red Prysock – with tunes that include "Tea Bird", "Purple Wail", "He's A Real Gone Guy", "Earth Rock", "Pog Wog", "Lion's Den", "Mashin Potatoes", and "2 Point 8". (Jazz, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove pressing. Cover has a center split bottom seam, half split top seam and a peeled spot on the front.)
Mercury, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Raw tenor from this great R&B talent – with tracks that include "The Shakers", "Fruit Boots", "Red Rock", "Plaid Laces", "What Next", "The Fox", and "Lulu". (Jazz, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Wing pressing with deep groove. Cover has oxidation in the front image, some aging, and some notes in pen and highliter on back.)
A&M, 2000. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has marker through the barcode.)
CBS/Mr Bongo (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99
A fantastic bit of female funk from the 70s – and a set that was recorded in Germany by a very exotic singer! The album is Asha Puthli's first – and includes some unusual interpretations of work by JJ Cale, John Lennon, Bill Withers, and George Harrison – plus a great tune of her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2020 UK Record Store Day Release.)
Dakar/Demon (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
Classic work from this massively overlooked 70s soul singer! The set's one of a rare few albums cut by Sidney Joe Qualls – a fantastic talent who's probably better known for his work behind the scenes, and as a songwriter, than he is as a voice on his own. The session is produced with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marlin/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $22.99
Queen Samantha offer up a nice mix of modes here – taking on the Box Tops' classic oldie "The Letter", before launching into some originals of their own – all in the best longform disco mode of the TK Records family of labels at their height! The group's singers aren't listed ... read more CD
(Part of the TK Records – The Miami Sound Original Soul/Funk/Disco Collecion!)
Marlin/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $22.99
The super-tight second set from French disco act Queen Samantha – a few female singers working with some excellent rhythm players – all on the kind of long-spun grooves that represent the late 70s Euro club scene at its best! All tracks really take time to build – and there's ... read more CD
(Part of the TK Records – The Miami Sound Original Soul/Funk/Disco Collecion!)
Sun Ra & Others —
Rocket Ship Rock ... LP Norton, 1960s. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Wild and wooly Rocket Ship Rock from Sun Ra and his Arkestra – featuring shout blues vocalist Yochanan – often billed as "the man from outer space" and a cat who could give Screamin Jay Hawkins a run for his money in the excitable oddball category – jumping 60s r&b ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
BBQ (Japan), Early 80s. Used ... $14.99
... CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
PTG (Netherlands), 1981. New Copy ... $11.99
Incredible work from the Italian scene of the early 80s – and a record that steps along with the best groove of the American scene of the time! Rainbow Team specialize in dancefloor funk with a real boogie undercurrent – one that mixes together tight basslines, riffing guitars, and a ... read more CD
PTG (France), 1982. New Copy ... $11.99
Rainbow Team, where have you been all our lives? You're a heck of a great little group – and we love the sound you've got on this second album! Sure, we know you're wearing a bunch of silly day-glo costumes on the cover – and that's probably what's made this record slip by our crates ... read more CD
Blue Thumb/Verve, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
One of the greatest albums of all time – a masterpiece of moody soul, spacey vocals, and jazzy vibes – all produced by the legendary Roy Ayers! Ramp take their name from the anagram Roy Ayers Musical Productions – and in a way, the group's the summation of all the genius that Roy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Family Groove, 1976. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Never-heard music from the legendary Rasputin's Stash – a funk group who recorded famously on Atlantic and Curtom in the early 70s, then created this gem of an album that appears here for the first time ever! The quality of the work is fantastic, and even seems better than their Curtom album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Stash (with bonus tracks) (2019 Record Store Day Release) ... CD 10.99(Individually numbered limited edition of 1000!)
Family Groove, 1976. New Copy ... $10.99
Never-heard music from the legendary Rasputin's Stash – a funk group who recorded famously on Atlantic and Curtom in the early 70s, then created this gem of an album that appears here for the first time ever! The quality of the work is fantastic, and even seems better than their Curtom album ... read more CD
(Limited to 1000 copies.)
Lou Rawls —
All Things In Time ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good ... $2.99
A killer – and one of our favorite Philly International albums ever! This is the album that broke Lou Rawls back into the mainstream for the smooth 70s – retuning his incredible voice with waves of soul and strings in the Gamble & Huff tradition – and giving him a whole new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1989. Used ... $4.99
Features Bobby Watson, David Newman, Jack Walrath, and Steve Turre on horns – plus Steve Kahn and Cornell Dupree on guitar. CD
(Out of print, slight tear inside booklet.)
Lou Rawls —
Let Me Be Good To You ... LP Philadelphia International, 1979. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of Lou's classics for Philly International – a warm mix of smooth soul and adult vocals, handled with some great arrangements by Dexter Wansel and Thom Bell. There's less standout singles on this set than previous Philly records, but Lou's class and quality makes nearly every track come ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Lou Rawls —
Lou Rawls Live (Philadelphia International) ... LP Philadelphia International, 1978. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $1.99
Just in case you were fearing that Lou's late 70s talents were only part of the studio magic of Gamble & Huff, this set proves that Mr Rawls could really sparkle in a spontaneous live setting – working here with a totally top-shelf set of arrangements that display a really wide range of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Right Stuff/Capitol, 1970s/1980s. Used ... $2.99
With 18 tracks including "Unforgettable", "Early Morning Love", "Lady Love", "From Now On", "You Are", "Love Is A Hurtin' Thing", "At Last" and "Shadow Of Your Smile". CD
(Out of print BMG Direct pressing.)
Lou Rawls —
Portrait Of The Blues ... CD Manhattan, 1992. Used ... $2.99
Features Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Joe Lovano, and Houston Person – plus arrangements by Hank Crawford and Benny Golson. CD
(Out of print. Columbia House pressing.)
Lou Rawls —
Soulin' ... LP Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of the best albums that Lou Rawls cut with the team of HB Barnum and David Axelrod – that incredible duo who made some of his 60s Capitol albums so great! The style here is wonderful – upbeat grooves from Barnum – who brings more soul into Lou's music than before – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing with IAM stamp. Cover has a spot of paper on the "U" of "Soulin'".)
Lou Rawls —
Tobacco Road ... LP Capitol, 1963. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A real breakthrough for Lou – a set that again paired him with arranger Onzy Matthews, and which even more deeply explored the unique space between jazz, soul, and the blues that became Rawls' prime territory back in the 60s! Matthews' backings are hip and jazzy throughout – filled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a name in marker in the top right corner.)
Harlem Sound/Now Again, 1973. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $44.99 55.98
One of those obscure funk records that was even pretty darn obscure back in the day – at a time when so many other funk records weren't so obscure! But obscurity aside, the record also quickly grew into the stuff of legend – thanks to a groove that's totally great, and which has all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited, numbered pressing of 1000 copies – and includes download!)
XYZ, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Silhouettes ... CD 7.99
XYZ, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $7.99
... CD
Also available Rays ... LP 4.99(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1988. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great little club track from Vaughan Mason – cut years after his rollerskating hit, but with a similar sense of space and time! The track's clearly picking up on a house groove, but has a nice spare approach, with beats that never go too over the top – and more of a focus on a ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In the Columbia chalk doodle sleeve with promo stamp.)
Volt/Rhino, 1968. Used ... $3.99
A very important crossover soul album – a huge hit for Otis Redding that was released after his tragic death in December 1967 – but it's also hard to say if it would have had the impact it did had Redding not passed while the LP was still in production. In a way, the record sort of set ... read more CD
Otis Redding —
Live At The Whisky A Go Go (Selections) (180 gram pressing) ... LP Stax, 1966. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
An extended document of a legendary live recording by Otis Redding – material that not only shows a slightly different side of Redding than his studio albums for Stax – but which also continued to flow out in parts, issued after his too-early death, as a way of keeping his music alive! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic/Rhino, 1960s. Used 4 CDs ... $24.99
96 tracks in all – including some rare material, a Coca-Cola radio spot, and a full CD of live material! CD
(Out of print.)
Believe In A Dream, 1980. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Bouncing bass, snapping rhythms, and plenty of full on groovers from the Reddings trio – a set that has their vocals tightly wrapped around rhythms that are heavy on the boogie and mainstream funk modes of the time! Bass is handled by Dexter Redding, and is pretty upfront in the mix on most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram EU Music On Vinyl pressing.)
Believe In A Dream, 1981. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A nice early 80s set from The Reddings – the group featuring two sons of Otis Redding and a sweet set of funk steeped R&B! Dexter Redding plays bass, and there's a whole lot of bass in the mix, bringing some funk into the groove very nicely – with some post disco pop soul melodic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Motown, Mid 60s. Used ... $2.99
Vee Jay/Collectables, Late 50s. Used ... $9.99
Seminal work from the legendary Jimmy Reed – spare and bluesy numbers that were some of the best work coming out of Chicago at the time! There's a snapping quality to the rhythms here that was a keen inspiration to generations of better-known artists – and in a way, it's amazing to go ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Vee Jay/Collectables, 1964. Used ... $18.99
A smoking live set from Jimmy Reed – filled with the kind of rocking, rollicking numbers that made his bluesy groove an undeniable influence on the UK scene of the 60s! Most numbers begin with a compelling vamp, then have Jimmy taking the lead on vocals – adding in plenty of charm in ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
JCI/Telstar, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
RCA, 1962. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
Avco, Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A pretty darn hip album from Della Reese – certainly her funkiest, with a strong mixture of soul and jazz that reminds us a lot of some of the Esther Philips albums on Kudu. Arrangements are by Peter Myers and Bobby Bryant, with "sweetening arrangements" by Sammy Lowe, who we ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Blue Note, 1991. Used ... $4.99
One of the greatest early moments from Dianne Reeves – a set that's still steeped in plenty of jazz, but one that also has the singer coming across with a more personally poetic vibe as well – a quality that opens up Reeves in ways we never would have expected a few years before! ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dianne Reeves —
Never Too Far ... CD EMI, 1989. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Smooth soul and jazzy diva stylings combine in this tight late 80s album by Dianne Reeves. George Duke produced, and tracks include "Eyes On The Prize", "Come In", "Never Too Far", "How Long", "Hello (Haven't I Seen You Before)", and "We ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Motown, 1960s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
Gordy, 1972. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of our favorite albums ever from Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – a set that's way past their early overheard hits for Motown, and which shows the group really stretching out with a new sort of power! There's definitely a bit of Black Magic in the mix – as there's a fresh feel ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and some edge wear.)
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas —
Ridin' High ... LP Gordy, 1968. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
After a few years a Motown's big crossover chart star, how could Martha not be Riding High? This album keeps the groove right on rolling, with a strident batch of girl soul tracks that includes a mixture of pop and Motown tunes – including "Forget Me Not", "Honey Chile", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small cutout hole and some aging.)
Blackbart, 1987. Very Good ... $11.99
Clarence Reid —
Nobody But You Babe (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Tay-Ster/Traffic, 1969. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
Don't get this set mixed up with Clarence Reid's album of a similar name on Alston/Atco – as this rare date for the Tayster label is quite different – although it still shares the famous title track! Reid's in perfect rough-edged form here – almost more strongly southern soul ... read more CD
(In a very cool Japanese-styled, LP-like cardboard sleeve cover!)
Verve, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Lovely vocal work from Irene Reid – deeply soulful, yet also quite classy – thanks to some well-done arrangements by Frank Foster and Mort Garson, both of whom bring a fuller, jazzier feel to the set. There's almost a Nancy Wilson sort of approach to the album, although the sound is a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing. Cover has a small peeled spot on front.)
TK/Solid (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $13.99
An obscure female soul project from 70s-era TK Records – one that features production by Clarence Reid, hence the group's name! The groove here is very much in the best Miami club mode of the time – upbeat, but still nicely gritty overall – more fast funk in the instrumentation, ... read more CD
TBA, 1987. Sealed ... $2.99
Capitol/Expansion (UK), 1981/1982. New Copy ... $16.99
A pair of classic early 80s soul albums from ex-Dramatics singer LJ Reynolds! The self-titled '81 set is killer material in a modern Detroit mode all the way through – with top-shelf production by Reynolds, Don Davis, and Ronnie McNeir/ Ronnie, who'd been lost to the industry for a few ... read more CD
Malaco, 1987. Sealed ... $6.99
Maybe the only full length set we've ever seen from Margaret Reynolds – a singer we know for deep soul work in the 70s, but who's coming across here with a bit more of a contemporary R&B vibe! The approach is filled with some strong 80s touches in the rhythms, which work especially well ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has some marker on back. Cover has a cut corner.)
Rhythm Machine —
Rhythm Machine (with bonus tracks) (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Lu Lu/Now Again, 1976. New Copy Gatefold ... $7.99 17.98
One of the heaviest funk records ever to come out of Indy in the 70s – a super-dope batch of ensemble grooving with plenty of odd twists and turns! At one level, the group work in a familiar Earth Wind & Fire-styled vibe – mixing heavy bass, funky rhythms, and lots of great horns ... read more CD
Stonedog, 1979. Very Good ... $4.99
Tabu/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $13.99
One of the few full albums ever cut by the great Sharon Ridley – a hell of a great singer from the east coast scene, and one with the fullness of the best club divas of the time – but an approach that goes way way deeper overall! There's a sexy slink to the album that echoes Ridley's ... read more CD
No Label, 1970s. Near Mint- ... $84.99
Moonglow, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout notch and some splitting in the bottom seam.)
Verve (Germany), Late 60s. Used ... $4.99
Rhino, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
Cordial (UK), Early 80s. New Copy ... $11.99
Rare tracks from Rikki Aaron – a Connecticut soul singer who's few singles on the market are already pretty darn rare! Rikki worked in the early 80s, but has a style that's often more like sweet soul from the decade before – at least on the ballads, which have this really heartbreaking ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Minnie Riperton —
Love Lives Forever ... LP Capitol, 1980. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
The last album ever from the amazing Minnie Riperton – and one of her greatest records as well! The album was sadly issued after Minnie's untimely early passing from this planet – but it's a heavenly batch of tunes that definitely shows that her love of music lives forever – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
EMI (UK), 1974/1975. New Copy ... $11.99
A dream come true – Minnie's first two solo albums for Epic, back to back on one CD! Perfect Angel was one of THE albums that helped define the sound of female soul in the 70s – a record that moves past the baroque soul of Minnie's early years with Rotary Connection and Charles Stepney ... read more CD
RCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1983. New Copy ... $10.99
Sweet dancefloor soul from an early 80s line-up of The Ritchie Family – this one featuring Linda James, Jacqui Smith-Lee and Vera Brown – going All Night All Right on a strong batch of synth flavored grooves! The bigger hits of the commercial disco boom were well behind them by this ... read more CD
RCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1982. New Copy ... $11.99
The Ritchie Family do their best to remain relevant after the glory days of commercial disco – and succeed strongly on I'll Do My Best – thanks to the sweetly soulful trio vocals and a nicely updated dancefloor soul sound! The songs are great, and groove on just long enough – ... read more CD
Also available I'll Do My Best ... LP 19.99
RCA, 1982. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The Ritchie Family do their best to remain relevant after the glory days of commercial disco – and succeed strongly on I'll Do My Best – thanks to the sweetly soulful trio vocals and a nicely updated dancefloor soul sound! The songs are great, and groove on just long enough – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available I'll Do My Best ... CD 11.99(Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Cotique, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $28.99
Heavy duty Latin Soul from Johnny Rivera – an excellent bandleader from the late 60s, with a sound that's a lot harder than you might guess from the Tijuana Brass in the title! True, Johnny's group's got a lot of work on horns – but in a style that's like the best of the boogaloo ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, on P-Vine!)
Liberty, Early 60s. Fair ... $7.99
A great batch of raw soul groovers – with a shouting R&B feel that's totally great! You probably know The Rivingtons for their classic "Papa Oom Mow Mow", one of the strangest vocal group cuts of all time – and one of those oldies we never tire of hearing! The album's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. NOTE – Vinyl is in Fair condition. Cover has some wear and aging , splitting in the seams, and names in pen and marker on back.)
Fenton Robinson —
Nightflight ... LP Alligator, 1984. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Ace (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Wild funk from guitarist Freddy Robinson – hardly the "bluesology" you'd guess from the title! Sure, Freddie started his career as a blues guitarist on early Chess sessions – but during the early 70s, he cut some monster funky recordings for Stax, recordings that had a bluesy ... read more CD
TK/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $28.99
Lost southern soul gems from JP Robinson – a Miami singer who was one of the first to record for the TK Records empire at the start of the 70s – and works here in that beautiful blend of deep soul and funk that made the Miami scene such a crucial force after Memphis and Muscle Shoals! ... read more CD
Smokey Robinson —
Pure Smokey ... LP Motown, 1974. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Excellent mid 70s work from Smokey, recorded right before his landmark Quiet Storm album, and in a smooth sophisticated style that showed that he was definitely on the right track after splitting from the Miracles! The sound here is totally great – a new level of sophistication for Robinson, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing.)
Tamla, 1975. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Incredible work – a record that should be in every household! Smokey breaks free of the group sound of the Miracles albums – hitting a whole new mode, and inventing the "Quiet Storm" radio format along the way! The title cut – "Quiet Storm" – is a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light ring wear.)
RobSo, 2009. Used ... $1.99
Time flies, but Smokey Robinson keeps things cool – laidback and mellow, and very much in the mode of his best solo work from earlier years – with a subtle glow in the backings that has us thinking "quiet storm" all over again! Given Robinson's rep, it would have been easy to ... read more CD
Motown, 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles —
Great Songs & Performances That Inspired The Motown 25th Anniversary TV Special ... CD Motown, Late 60s. Used ... $4.99
Who would have thought it? Smokey's great career at Motown was just designed to be inspiration for a TV Special! Who cares, though? The set's still got some of his biggest hits for Motown, if you can get past the title – and tracks include "Mickey's Monkey", "Being With ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Island, 1976. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
Millie Rodgers —
Troubles/Ultima, 1960s. Very Good ... $9.99
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
Roger —
I Want To Be Your Man (extended version, 7" version, remix/Reprise, 1987. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has some light pen imprints on front.)
Warner, 1984. Very Good ... $6.99
Crisply popping grooves from Roger – a great solo record from the voice of Zapp! The Saga Continues finds Roger still rocking his trademark effects laden vocals and vamping guitar work into the middle of the decade – with even tighter syncopated percussion, funky keys, and sharp synth ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
RCA, 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in an RCA sleeve.)
Chess, 1950s. Used ... $7.99
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
