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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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Capitol, 1984. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A rare gem from Detroit soul legend Ronnie McNeir – featuring 4 tracks done for Capitol in the early 80s! Ronnie certainly bumped around over the years – from RCA, to Motown, Prodigal, and a few other labels – and it's a little known fact that he recorded for Capitol briefly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bumped corner and a promo stamp.)
Atlantic, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with obi!)
King, Mid/Late 50s. Fair ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove in the pink tinted cover. NOTE – Vinyl is in Fair condition. Cover has wide masking tape on the seams, heavy wear on the spine, and some pen on back.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
A great set from Clyde – quite different than his Atlantic work, but in a wonderful way! The album's arranged and conducted by Belford Hendricks, in a jumping early uptown soul kind of vein, similar to work on Mercury by Brook Benton, but with more of an R&B edge. The tracks are all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove.)
Carmen McRae —
Just A Little Lovin ... LP Atlantic, 1970. Very Good ... $2.99
Bold, boozy work from Carmen McRae – a wonderfully mature album from that great time when her style was equal parts jazz and soul – put together here by arranger/producer Arif Mardin, a perfect choice for the record! There's a care to the overall presentation not heard in some of McRae' ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Broadway label pressing. Cover has a small split in the top seam.)
Honeybee/FTG, 1977. Used ... $8.99
Two disco classics from the hands of Meco Monardo – an artist who's probably best known for his Star Wars projects, but who also did some great work in the late 70s under other names too! First up is a soaring Disco Symphony from Camouflage – a studio project from Meco, with vocals by ... read more CD
P-Vine (Japan), Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $36.99
Neither Joe Medwick nor Bobby Boseman ever got the chance to cut a full album – which makes this deep soul set a great addition to their too-small catalog! The package was issued only in Japan – and titles include "Mister Lend Me A Dime", "I Cried", "Have Fun ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi!)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Black & Blue ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
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 other Teddy Pendergrass-era albums by The Blue Notes – almost a mini-symphony ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear on the bottom seam.)
Legacy/Philadelphia International, 1970s. Used ... $1.99
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
ABC, 1976. Sealed ... $2.99
A really great post-Philly International album from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – the group's first after the departure of Teddy Pendergrass, and a set that shows them hardly missing a beat! The group are still recording at Sigma Sound, with Melvin at the production helm – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(With some sticker remnants.)
Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good ... $4.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve.)
Vee Jay, 1959. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A great live session from the glory days of the Chicago electric blues scene, originally released on Vee Jay, and lovingly repackaged here by Charly. Tracks include "Wish Me Well", "Messin Around", "Slim's Blues", "Steppin' Out", "Rockin The House" ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing with LW etch. NOTE – Cover has a large heavy stain on the bottom left corner, with a good amount of flaking/peeling on front.)
Warner, 1971. Very Good ... $9.99
A great little album from Memphis Slim – recorded with a few rock luminaries (John Paul Jones, Chris Spedding, Peter Winfield, Peter Green), in a sweetly electric mode that has Slim singing some excellent laidback lyrics. There's a bit of jazz to the backings, which gives the album a slick ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has wear & waviness from moisture.)
Chess, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Really tremendous work from Memphis Slim – a set of early 50s recordings for Chess Records, most of which have a style that mixes equal parts jazz and blues! Slim's definitely got some bluesy phrasing in his piano, but he also echoes an older generation of jazz pianists too – ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Original Chess Masters pressing. Cover has some light wear, a sticker spot, and a promo stamp.)
Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Memphis Slim's installment in this excellent LP series from Chess – 60s packagings of earlier recordings done by key bluesmen in the Chicago scene, with slightly improved fidelity but enough of the "real folk blues" sound to warrant the title! Instrumentation here is a bit more ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label pressing. Cover has a small swipe of marker on the side, but is otherwise very nice.)
Columbia/Athens Of The North (UK), 1982. New Copy ... $22.99
Great modern soul from Brazil – a tight little set that's got a similar vibe to some of the work that Marcos Valle and Leon Ware were doing together in the early 80s! The groove here is nice and jazzy – arranged by Lincoln Olivetti in a style that's funky, but laidback too – a ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elektra, 1977. Very Good ... $5.99
One of the funkiest albums Sergio Mendes ever recorded – a monster of a record that's filled with enough dancefloor groovers to have had a big impact on the soul market in the US! There's still elements of the older Mendes modes – especially in the way the vocals float nicely through ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Bell, 1973. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Warm mellow magic from Sergio Mendes in the 70s – a great little album that's got a sweet electric feel! The set was recorded with help from Tom Scott and Bob Alcivar on arrangements, and has a sunny southern California feel that's a nice extension of Sergio's 60s work – yet which also ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Merge —
Merge ... LP RCA, 1982. Very Good ... $4.99
Funky grooves merge into sweet soulful moments – on this wonderful debut from an obscure Chicago group! The music is clubby at points, but also mellows out at others – mixing bassy grooves with spacier moments that have an especially nice vibe – and which really showcase a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and a name tag.)
Josie/Sundazed, 1970. Used ... $6.99
Seminal work from The Meters – and an album that's essential for just about any collection of old school funk! The record's a blueprint for grooves that have been copied for generations to come – yet nobody does it better than these Crescent City kings – working here with a sound ... read more CD
Warner/Sundazed, 1974. Used ... $8.99
Brilliantly funky! This is the greatest album they cut for Warner Brothers – and it's one of the few that ever really approaches the genius of their early work for Josie. The record features the incredible breakbeat cut "Just Kissed My Baby" – worth the price of the album ... read more CD
Meters —
Trick Bag ... LP Reprise, 1976. Very Good ... $16.99
A sweet Cali set from The Meters – one that loses a bit of their rougher roots, yet still holds onto plenty of funk at the same time! By the mid 70s, the New Orleans soul sound had broken out of the underground, was residing happily in mainstream LA. Allen Toussaint already produced a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some wear and a large mark from sticker removal.)
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
(On the Dusty Groove label.)
MFSB —
End Of Phase 1 – A Collection of Their Greatest Hits ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Some of the best Philly instrumental material ever recorded – and a nice compilation that features cuts that we hardly ever see on the original LPs anymore! Includes the group's nice nice version of "Freddie's Dead", plus their hit version of "Philadelphia Freedom", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and a tracklist sticker.)
MFSB —
Love Is The Message ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Philadelphia International/Legacy, 1970s. Used ... $3.99
Groundbreaking work, and a killer piece of Philly groove! MFSB were a large conglomeration of studio players who graced some of the first big Philly hits in the 70s, and here they break out on their own in a remarkable set of pre-disco tunes that form the blueprint for the rest of the 70s ... read more CD
Philadelphia International/Robinsongs (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $12.99
Massive work from this legendary group – a studio ensemble who started out backing some of the best soul singers on the Philly scene of the 70s – but who soon got the chance to shine in the spotlight on their own! The musicians are all the cream of the crop of the city's scene – ... read more CD
Philadelphia International/Sony (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $9.99
Great grooves from MFSB – a set that shows the continuing sophistication that Gamble & Huff were bringing to their music – even at a time when they could have just laid back and kept on churning out the same sort of sound! The style here is similar to the early MFSB – an ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Atlantic, 2014. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Polydor (Japan), 1998. Used ... $11.99
A bit shorter than her usual albums, but a great batch of tracks that has Monday's soulful voice in a setting that's a little bit more club-oriented than usual. The grooves are warm and jazzy, with lots of nice acoustic touches that keep things rooted in the same style as her earlier albums. The ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polygram (Japan), 1998. Used ... $6.99
Monday Michiru at her soulful best – working in a smooth modern setting, stepping out with a very seductive feel! "You Make Me" is an extremely catchy number – done with Shinichi Osawa in a warm Sakura Hills Disco mode – lots of beats at the bottom, and a snappingly ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, promotional sticker over barcode.)
Solar/Right Stuff, 1999. Used ... $6.99
No parking on the dancefloor! Tasty batch of early 80s electro jams, by one of the groups who transformed funk into a wikki-wakki-wikki style during the Reagan years. Includes lots of tasty jammers like "Freak-a-Zoid", "No Parking On the Dancefloor", and "I've Been ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Midnight Star —
Beginning ... LP Solar, 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
Classic album of slap-bass funk, with production by Harvey Mason, and a round mellow 80s groove on just about every track. The backing is filled with a lot of funky fusion legends – like George Bohannon, Oscar Brashear, and Jerome Richardson – and titles include "Make It Last" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Midnight Star —
Headlines (with bonus tracks) ... CD Solar/Sequel (UK), 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.)
Solar, 1983. Very Good ... $5.99
A popping party classic from the 1980s – filled with plenty of catchy electro numbers, all served up in a sublime blend of pop and soul! The Calloway brothers are at the height of their powers here – and the album strikes a perfect balance between mainstream soul and percolated ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Robinsongs (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $12.99
A trio of electro gems from Midnight Star – served up on 2CDs, with bonus tracks too! First up is the classic No Parking On The Dancefloor album – a popping party classic from the 1980s – filled with plenty of catchy electro numbers, all served up in a sublime blend of pop and ... read more CD
Emerald International, 1982. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A nice lost bit of late Philly soul – produced by Norman Harris! This solid mid tempo groover pops along nicely with a very 80s groove vibe, a tight little club soul cut you'll never tire of! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Emerald Int'l sleeve.)
Mercury, 1971. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
One of the most soulful sets ever recorded by the Buddy Miles Group – a really searing set of live performances from 1971, often done in a way that has the band stretching out and jamming heavily! The core group seems a bit bigger than usual – with a lineup that includes guitar and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
T Town, Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Titles include "Roadrunner", "Stink Rock", "Like In A Full Moon", "Take Care Of Yourself", "Gentle Thoughts", and "Rambler". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a lightly bent corner and light surface wear.)
Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy Gatefold ... $19.99
A landmark album of crossover funk – fuzzed out rock, soul, and jazzy licks all coming into play together – held totally tight by drummer Buddy Miles, the undisputed king of his scene! Buddy's drums are super-heavy – holding down his Freedom Express group with a heavy jazz-rock ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Warner, 1983. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Big ol' bass from Marcus Miller – but also some sweet keyboards and great vocals too – all wrapped up in a set that's really got Miller at the height of his powers! Marcus wonderfully skirts the worlds of soul and fusion for the record – and mostly creates a tight groove on his ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, a large name in marker on both sides, and some pen.)
Capitol, 1976. Very Good ... $6.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a partially unglued top seam.)
Jukebox Lil (Sweden), 1940s/Early 50s. Very Good ... $0.99
Great work from Lucky Millinder – one of the few swing-era artists who made a strong transition to R&B, heard here on a huge batch of classic singles for the King label! At some level, there's a jazz-based sound here that stretches back to the Kansas City groove of the 30s – but at ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Specialty, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Blues Spectrum, 1977. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Veep/United Artists (Japan), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A totally great Japanese-only soul collection – with a few singles each by Garnet Mimms, Timmy Willis, and Timothy Wilson – pulled from United Artists' excellent Veep label! Also features a track each by Tiny Britt, The Soul Sisters, and Four Havens. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi!)
Wax Trax, 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has ink stamps. Labels have index stickers.)
Motown (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $13.99
At the beginning of the 70s, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles parted company – and while to some, it might have looked like the group would flounder without the help of their famous leader, The Miracles hit the 70s wonderfully, and continued to grow tremendously as a group! Of course, part ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Miracles —
Hi, We're The Miracles ... LP Motown, 1960. Very Good ... $3.99
Incredible work from Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – a set that's not only one of the first great records on Motown, but a set that also really links the label to the vocal scene in the rest of the country too! Although the record features a few hits, the overall presentation is nicely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing. Cover has wear, aging and a center split spine.)
Columbia (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $9.99
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 harmonies! Billy Griffin's vocals are really coming into their own – as is his ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Columbia (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $9.99
An overlooked groover from The Miracles – a late 70s set for Columbia Records, and one that's got a sparkling sound throughout! The album really has the group hitting some great modern soul modes for the set – arrangements by David Foster that push them forward even more, and which ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Tamla, 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The power of music is strong indeed for the Miracles – really opening up here with some wonderful mid 70s harmonies, and working in a smooth California soul style that brings out the best in their vocals! The tracks are mellow to midtempo – a perfect pace for the group at this point ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear & a cutout notch.)
Miracles —
Renaissance ... LP Tamla, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ... $3.99
An incredible album from The Miracles – truly the Renaissance that's promised in the title, and proof that they could do amazing things away from Smokey! Of course, they've got a heck of a lot of great help on this set – from some of Motown's best, like Willie Hutch, Fonce Mizell, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1976. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Mirage —
Princes Of Love ... LP RCA, 1978. Very Good ... $9.99
A fantastic bit of lost harmony soul from RCA – an obscure gem from the late 70s, but one that's recorded with a sweet early 70s group soul sound! The harmonies are wonderful throughout – sincere, honest, and with the right sort of fragile touches to make us fall in love with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and a sticker spot.)
Land Of Hits (UK), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $12.99
Funky old school rap from the Peter Brown vaults! "Equidity Funk is a fantastic mix of funk and early hip hop – the kind of bassy, bubbly cut that feels like it came straight from the party scene in the streets – served up here in a nice long version, which is perfect for the ... (Hip Hop, Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Barbara Mitchell —
Get Me Through The Night ... LP Capitol, 1984. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Pop electro soul from Barbara Mitchell – an artist who was hitting the same sort of vibe that Denice Williams was selling big at the same time, but who never cracked the charts as strongly overall! The tunes here are heavy on keyboards and synthetic percussion – but given the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chimneyville/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99
One of the few full albums ever issued by McKinley Mitchell – a deep soul singer with an equal amount of blues in his approach – and this great raspy approach to a lyric that's somewhere in between ZZ Hill and Bobby Blue Bland! The date of the album is 1978, but the whole thing has a ... read more CD
(Part of the Malaco Definitive Collection, The Truth Of Southern Soul Series!)
Hi Records, 1960. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Very early grooves from Willie Mitchell – a set that's got a bit more R&B than in Willie's later years – with less trumpet in the mix, and more of an overall punch in the rhythms! Guitar is quite strong on most of these instrumentals – and there's some nice tenor, too – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has a hype sticker.)
Hi Records/Demon (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great collection of killer instrumentals that Willie Mitchell recorded for Hi Records – including "Bum Daddy", "Percolatin", "The Champion (part 1)", "Young People", "30 60 90", "Ooh Baby You Turn Me On", "Buster Browne", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Universal Sound/Soul Jazz (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $26.99 29.99
Killer funky organ – and 100% Dynamite! Jackie Mittoo is one of the all-time great organists – as essential to Jamaica as Booker T was to Memphis, or Jimmy McGriff was to New York. He's legendary these days as the player who completely transformed the Hammond sound with his unique ... (Reggae, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Colossus, Early 70s. Very Good- ... $14.99
Some of the best blue-eyed soul of the 70s – material by a really wonderful group with raspy soul leads and full, soaring harmonies! The Mob had a groove that was partly influenced by crossover soul of the late 60s, but which also had a touch of the jazz/rock modes of their generation – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the bottom seam and some light wear.)
Numero, 2011. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In the Boddie envelope including the insert.)
Afro 7 (Finland), Early 80s. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99
A Kenyan group from the early 80s – one who work in a great mix of clubby modes and Swahili soul styles! There's keyboards on most numbers, but this isn't the synth pop of the South African scene, as the tunes here generally have deeper grooves overall, and the percussion is usually live ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In a very cool screen-printed sleeve, too!)
Stang, 1977. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A classic 70's double LP that includes all of the Moments' great hits for the Stang label from earlier in the decade. The record's got 2LPs worth of classic harmony vocals – and a track list that includes "Not On The Outside", "Nine Times", "What's Your Name", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a gold promo stamp.)
Stang/Playback, Early 70s. New Copy ... $7.99 15.98
Beautiful! Not On The Outside.is one of The Moments' best albums from the early 70s, and it's a masterpiece of east coast group soul in the best New Jersey tradition! The trio of Ray, Goodman, and Brown sing together with perfect harmonies, and the production has a raw edge that makes their ... read more CD
Stang/Be With (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99
The Moments are always on top in our book – one of the greatest harmony groups of all time, and the blueprint for the east coast style that so many others would follow in the 70s! This set is one of their greatest – a key early album for the Stang/All-Platinum label – and a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stang, 1978. Very Good+ ... $1.99
The Moments' last album for Sylvia Robinson, and kind of a mish-mash of styles and approaches – but also a record with some really nice moments! The group's harmony style is as smooth as ever – heading towards the more polished approach the trio would take as Ray Goodman & Brown ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bad Boy, 2018. New Copy ... $16.99 18.98
Janelle Monae knocks it out of the park here – sounding every bit as great as before, but also hitting this righteous mode that really takes the singer to incredible new territory! If you loved Janelle's previous records, don't worry – she's still as catchy and playful as ever – ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Also available Dirty Computer (45 rpm 2LP pressing) ... LP 26.99
Bad Boy, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $26.99 29.98
Janelle Monae knocks it out of the park here – sounding every bit as great as before, but also hitting this righteous mode that really takes the singer to incredible new territory! If you loved Janelle's previous records, don't worry – she's still as catchy and playful as ever – ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dirty Computer ... CD 16.99
J Records, 2003. Near Mint- 2LP ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with light wear, index label, and a cutout notch.)
J Records, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
J Records, 2002. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Monitors —
Grazing In The Grass ... LP Charly/Motorcity (UK), 1990. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A great reunion for this Motown group from the 60s – one who only cut an album and some singles for the label back in the day, but who were one of the real standouts! The set's overflowing with creative harmonies that really work the group's gal/guys format – with backings that are ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Murray Hill, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Temposphere (Italy), Late 70s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
Stunning – an overloaded set of grooves by one of the greatest Philly soul talents ever! Vince Montana's probably had a hand in more records than you'd think – either playing vibes, which he did on countless Philly classics, or arranging and producing, which he did with a freewheeling ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Roadshow, 1979. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of the more unusual albums on the Roadshow label – an imprint best known for New York club in the mid 70s, but here used to showcase the great talents of Ben Moore – a singer who mixes older southern modes with a bit of a modern soul vibe – in an approach that works equally ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a large name in marker and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
Malaco/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99
Dorothy Moore just keeps on getting better and better as the 70s move on – stretching past the more familiar southern soul modes of her earliest records, and picking up this hipper, more sophisticated style that should have easily gotten her much more widespread acclaim at the time! This ... read more CD
(Part of the Malaco Definitive Collection, The Truth Of Southern Soul Series!)
Malaco/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $13.99
A great little record from Dorothy Moore – a singer who was to the emerging southern soul Malaco Records what Aretha Franklin was to Atlantic a few years before! Moore was one of the first really strong talents to emerge on the label – a great singer with a style that works equally ... read more CD
(Part of the Malaco Definitive Collection, The Truth Of Southern Soul Series!)
TK, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Malaco/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $13.99
A pivotal moment in the development of southern soul – as the album was one of the first really big hits to come out of the growing Malaco scene in Jackson, Mississippi. The style of the record is a mix of older female southern soul styles, plus some of the warmer mellow production that was ... read more CD
(Part of the Malaco Definitive Collection, The Truth Of Southern Soul Series!)
Malaco/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99
Mighty Malaco recordings from Dorothy Moore – one of the leading torch-bearers of the southern soul sound at the end of the 70s – and an artist who definitely knows how to keep things real! Backings are full, but never overdone – and although there's a slightly modern soul feel ... read more CD
(Part of the Malaco Definitive Collection, The Truth Of Southern Soul Series!)
Jackie Moore —
Make Me Feel Like A Woman ... LP Kayvette, 1975. Very Good+ ... $16.99
One of Jackie Moore's best albums ever – and a tight batch of deep soul tunes produced by 70s maestro Brad Shapiro! Jackie's vocals are wonderful – full of feeling, and delivered with an honest, upfront quality that really ranks with some of the best southern soul singers of the time! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a sticker spot, a cutout notch, and light wear.)
Ichiban (UK), Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A killer from Jackie Moore – later work, with a smooth modern feel that's quite different than her first recordings! The album has Jackie getting a tight dose of Philly soul from Bobby Eli – who produced and arranged the album at Sigma Sound, and who also wrote a number of tracks on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, large name in marker, and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Past Due, Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 3CD ... $16.99
A lost legacy in clubby soul – a huge amount of work from singer/producer Lee Moore – a post-Stax talent on the Memphis scene, and an artist who also made a bit of a mark on the New York scene! The "boogie" in the title is a very good indication of the groove going on here ... read more CD
Epic/FTG, 1979. New Copy ... $8.99 12.98
Melba Moore is on fire here – eschewing ballads altogether for the first time – and lighting up a scorching late disco vibe! Burn is a tight, club-ready soul set from '79 that finds Melba with more input on the songwriting than she had on previous records. It's also a nice step in a ... read more CD
Melba Moore —
Look What You're Doing To The Man ... LP Mercury, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great early soul set from Melba Moore – recording here as a much more righteous vocalist than on her previous theater performances in Purlie and Hair! The album's got a solid feel all the way through – one that really sets Moore on the right path in this side of her career, in ways ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Melba Moore —
Melba (Buddah) ... LP Buddah, 1976. Very Good ... $1.99
Soaring soul from Melba Moore – a singer who really came into her own with this sweet 70s album! Melba always had a great voice, right from the start – but here, she's working with arrangements and production by Van McCoy – updating her sound with a bit of a clubby groove, in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic/Sony (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $9.99
Melba Moore gets some great help here from the Philly soul duo of McFadden & Whitehead – whose soaring styles proves to be a perfect fit for her amazing voice! Melba had cut some great work before this set, but here things really seem to come together – her amazing range, her ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Capitol, 1983. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Melba Moore at the height of her 80s powers – stepping out here with a good bit of help from Kashif, who sings a bit and plays keyboards – along with Paul Lawrence Jones, whose keys also shine brightly on the set! There's a nicely jazzy undercurrent to some of the best numbers – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Melba Moore —
This Is It ... LP Buddah, 1976. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A real stormer from Melba Moore – brilliantly-arranged dancefloor soul with beautiful lead vocals by Melba – on one of her best records of the 70s! Melba is straight-up amazing here, bringing genuine soul to feverish dancefloor gems and otherwise soaring numbers. This Is It was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buddah/Sony (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $9.99
A real stormer from Melba Moore – brilliantly-arranged dancefloor soul with beautiful lead vocals by Melba – on one of her best records of the 70s! Melba is straight-up amazing here, bringing genuine soul to feverish dancefloor gems and otherwise soaring numbers. This Is It was ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Kent, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Rudy Ray Moore flies the friendly skies – and turns out one of his best records of the 70s! The set is easily one of the tightest albums from Rudy's classic years – and uses a fair bit of musical backings beneath his very raunchy comedy – in ways that are sometimes funky, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1987. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ropeadope, 1968/2005. New Copy 2LP Trifold ... $21.99 34.98
A pair of wonderful records – reissued here together as a single 2LP set! The core album Let's Make A Record is a starkly beautiful album from New Orleans street evangelist Sister Gertrude Morgan – recorded in 1968 with only voice and tambourine, but in a way that's got a highly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Hand-numbered limited edition of 1500!)
Official, 1960s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
