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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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Polygram (Brazil), 1972. New Copy ... $9.99
An amazing early effort from Brazilian soul hero Tim Maia – one of his greatest ever! Even at this early point in his career, Maia had a fantastically soulful feel in his voice – steeped in influences from American soul greats of the 60s, and recorded here with some great arrangements ... (Brazil, Soul) read more CD
Polydor (Brazil), 1976. New Copy ... $15.99
A sweet 70s album from the great Tim Maia – exactly the kind of record that's earned him the legend as one of Brazil's funkiest singers of all time! The set has a slightly warmer vibe than some of Maia's early 70s music – a bit more richness in the arrangements, as Tim gets even more ... (Brazil, Soul) read more CD
Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
70s soul from Brazil – and a tremendously strong effort from the legendary Tim Maia! This record was Tim's first after an initial run on Polydor – and it shows Maia tightening up his groove even more, but still avoiding the slicker sounds of later years. There's a really focused sound ... (Brazil, Soul) read more CD
Also available Tim Maia (1977) ... CD 13.99
Som Livre (Brazil), 1977. New Copy ... $13.99
70s soul from Brazil – and a tremendously strong effort from the legendary Tim Maia! This record was Tim's first after an initial run on Polydor – and it shows Maia tightening up his groove even more, but still avoiding the slicker sounds of later years. There's a really focused sound ... (Brazil, Soul) read more CD
Also available Tim Maia (1977) ... CD 10.99
Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.98
70s soul from Brazil – and a tremendously strong effort from the legendary Tim Maia! This record was Tim's first after an initial run on Polydor – and it shows Maia tightening up his groove even more, but still avoiding the slicker sounds of later years. There's a really focused sound ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Tim Maia (1977) ... CD 13.99
Luaka Bop, 1970s. New Copy 2LP ... $22.99 23.98
Insanely great sounds from the legendary Tim Maia – easily the most soulful singer in 70s Brazil, and an artist with a heck of a strong ear for funk, too! The music here is an incredible hybrid of American soul and Brazilian elements – especially since some lyrics are in English – ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA/Vocalion (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $18.99
A great, far-reaching album from Main Ingredient – a group best known for their early 70s singles, but come up with a wonderfully complex batch of tunes for this album from 1974! The set shows the group taking some cues from some of the hipper contemporaries of the time, and pushing past a ... read more CD
Also available Euphrates River ... LP 9.99(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – works on standard CD players!)
RCA, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
Although the Main Ingredient were best known for their early 70's singles, this album from '74 is a wonderfully complex batch of tunes that shows that the group were taking a cue from some of their hipper contemporaries, and pushing past a stock hit formula. Bert DeCoteaux was still arranging, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Euphrates River (Japanese pressing – with bonus track) ... CD 11.99(Cover has light wear.)
BMG (Japan), 1974. Used ... $11.99
A great, far-reaching album from Main Ingredient – a group best known for their early 70s singles, but come up with a wonderfully complex batch of tunes for this album from 1974! The set shows the group taking some cues from some of the hipper contemporaries of the time, and pushing past a ... read more CD
Also available Euphrates River ... LP 9.99(Out of print.)
RCA, 1981. Very Good- ... $14.99
A great later album from the Main Ingredient – professional, polished, and filled with wonderful harmony vocals! Maestro Patrick Adams arranged and produced the set – and he gives the record a really wonderful sound that's light years from his indie club work of the early 70s – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
RCA, Early 70s. Used ... $4.99
A totally great set for fans of harmony soul – way better than just a greatest hits by the group! The Main Ingredient are probably best remembered for their bouncier pop tunes – but we've always loved the group best for their sweet mellow tunes, the kind of late nite harmony tracks ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
RCA, 1975. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A great step forward for The Main Ingredient – a record that's still got all the harmony soul charm of their earlier work for RCA, but with a tighter feel overall – one that has them moving into the same mature group soul mode as The Manhattans over at Columbia! Production and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA/Superbird (UK), 1970/1971. Used ... $14.99
A pair of great early albums from Main Ingredient – Tasteful Soul from 1970 and Bitter Sweet from 1971 – in a single set! Tasteful Soul is one of the groups earliest records, with a great set of Bert DeCoteaux arrangements, and a totally sweet soul harmony sound! The arrangements are ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
NCF/Superfly (France), 1989. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
Sheila and Desmond Majek work here with support from the Nigeria Conservation Foundation – whose message really comes across in the album's earth-minded grooves! The rhythms are a blend of 80s soul modes, with maybe a bit of a Caribbean vibe at times too – and the spirit of the vocals ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 1000 copies.)
Miriam Makeba —
World Of Miriam Makeba ... LP RCA, 1963. Very Good ... $5.99
One of Miriam Makeba's first albums released in the US. A hip set with backings by Hugh Masekela, in a mode that's got a nice South African soul groove to it – but which still had enough folksy touches to keep the American crossover audience happy. Titles on that one include "Forbidden ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Douglas, Early 70s. Very Good ... $6.99
Probably one of the best Malcolm X releases ever, due in large part to respectful production by Alan Douglas. The record features a number of short excerpts from famous speeches, all identified by the famous quotes that come from them. Words of wisdom include "The House Negro/The Field ... (Comedy/Spoken, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear and splitting in the top seam)
Warner, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A seminal bit of Latin funk from the Bay Area scene of the early 70s – the second album from Malo, and an even harder-hitting jam session than the first! The group are really in top form here – taking off with Santana-inspired riffs that are filled with heavy percussion, soaring organ, ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover and label have a small name in marker.)
Warner, 1980. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A late Norm Whitfield production from the 80s, with a slick commercial soul groove, that's a bit more lean than a lot of his other work. A bit of an odd sidebar sort of record, but not without a few nice moments. Includes "Dance With Me, Baby", "What You Gonna Do", "Easier ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Melissa Manchester —
Greatest Hits ... LP Arista, Late 70s/Early 80s. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Polydor, 1974. Used ... $1.99
A tight little "best of" set from Mandrill – featuring a great batch of tracks from their famous funky albums for Polydor! Titles include "Symphonic Revolutions", "Hang Loose", "Children Of The Sun", "Mandrill", "Ape Is High", " ... read more CD
Polydor, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ... $11.99
One of the greatest records ever from Mandrill – a set that has the group tightening things up and getting even more funky than on their first few records, but with a vibe that's still nicely loose and spontaneous overall! The set's got Mandrill perfectly balanced between jazz-tinged funk ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a split top seam, some wear, and a cutout notch.)
Polydor/Music On Vinyl (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
Really tremendous work from Mandrill – an instant funky classic, and a set that has the group furthering the sublime sound they crafted on their seminal Composite Truth! The record has all these wonderful twists and turns – not just the usual 70s funky styles, but inflections from a ... read more CD
Mandrill —
Mandrill ... CD Polydor/Collectables, 1970. Used ... $15.99
Mandrill's first album of funky Latin jazz and soul – a landmark in crossover styles that still sounds remarkably fresh today! Unlike later records, which feature a tighter funk sound, this one has the band jamming out in a Latin-inflected mode that sounds like some of the best Chicano bands ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Arista, 1978. Very Good- ... $4.99
A bit smoother than some of the group's earlier work, but still plenty darn great – and in a way, there's a warmer, more soulful vibe going on here that really opens things up! The album kicks off with the incredible modern soul cut "Too Late" – a killer blend of jazzy soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
United Artists, 1975. Good+ ... $4.99
A tasty set from Mandrill – one of their first records away from the Polydor label, but every bit as great as later efforts for that company, especially Mandrilland. The overall sound is a bit smoother than some of their full-out funky albums – but in a way that really helps blend ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has mostly split top & bottom seams.)
Columbia, 1981. Used ... $4.99
A black tie affair, but a set that's still got all the great vocal touches of The Manhattans firmly in place – thanks to careful Chicago production from Leo Graham and arranger James Mack! The set's smooth, but never in a sloppily commercial way – and instead, the pair find a way to ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Expansion (UK), 1979/1981. New Copy ... $9.99
Group soul titans The Manhattans – still going strong at the end of the 70s & beginning of the 80s – a pair of underappreciated albums together in a single set! First up is 1981's Black Tie – recorded in Chicago with producer Leo Graham – who brings a somewhat polished ... read more CD
Carnival/Collectables, Mid 60s. Used ... $2.99
Excellent harmony soul – and a nicely priced reissue of some of The Manhattans' early work for the Carnival label! This is about as good as it gets for 60s harmony soul – as the group manages to blend rough vocals into an airtight harmony sound that's impeccable on just about every cut. ... read more CD
Beemark, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Recent work by The Manhattans – now reduced to the duo of Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett, but still plenty darn soulful! The tunes here follow the mellower groove of the group's later work – a space that lets Alston and Lovett really stretch out vocally – not as harmony-based as ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Solid Smoke, Mid 60s/1981. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
Excellent (and out of print) compilation of the Manhattans' incredible early singles on the Carnival label. The tracks are amazing, with harmonies that will make you cry, and arrangements that will make your heart leap. This is about the only way you'll find most of this stuff on vinyl, and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Great later work from The Manhattans – an album that's perhaps the group's last big commercial effort, but a set that also has all the depth of some of their older harmony classics too! There's a touch of 80s groove in the mix at points, but the vocals are mostly the main attraction here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bent corner.)
Columbia, 1977. Very Good ... $2.99
A real classic from The Manhattans – and just the kind of record to show why the group stayed so great after all the years! The ballads are wonderful – arguably even better than the group's indie label days – with a depth of feeling, fullness of harmonies, and magical balance ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Columbia/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1977. Used ... $11.99
A real classic from The Manhattans – and just the kind of record to show why the group stayed so great after all the years! The ballads are wonderful – arguably even better than the group's indie label days – with a depth of feeling, fullness of harmonies, and magical balance ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Manhattans —
Kiss & Say Goodbye – Best Of The Manhattans ... CD Columbia, 1970s. Used ... $2.99
The Manhattans were one of those groups who knocked around for years in the indie soul world – cutting some fantastic material early on, but then losing direction for a number of years until they sprung forth as a huge act for Columbia during the early 70s. By that time, the band had more ... read more CD
Carnival/Collectables, 1968. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A heck of a great 60s soul album – one that we'd rank right up there with the best by the Impressions from the time – perfectly put together without a bit of filler! The set's the second full length set by The Manhattans – one of the few groups of their time who could really pull ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Manhattans Sing For You & Yours – Golden Carnival Classics Part Two (Collectables pressing) ... CD 1.99(Cover has edge wear and bent corners.)
Manhattans —
Manhattans Sing For You & Yours – Golden Carnival Classics Part Two (Collectables pressing) ... CD Carnival/Collectables, 1968. Used ... $1.99
A heck of a great 60s soul album – one that we'd rank right up there with the best by the Impressions from the time – perfectly put together without a bit of filler! The set's the second full length set by The Manhattans – one of the few groups of their time who could really pull ... read more CD
Also available Manhattans Sing For You & Yours – Golden Carnival Classics Part 2 (Collectables pressing) ... LP 4.99
Sony, 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... $6.99
A wonderful collection of work from The Manhattans – one that goes way past familiar hits from the 70s, and which features some overlooked gems from their years at Deluxe and Columbia! The set shows an amazing evolution in music – the group's shift from a rougher-edged harmony group ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1974. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Sublime work from The Manhattans – who are on top of the world at this point! The group's harmonies are excellent, a bit rough in the best parts – ala Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes during the Teddy Pendergrass years – but also capable of tremendous strength when forged ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1973. Very Good+ ... $9.99
The Manhattans' first album for Columbia – and a monster LP that showed that there was no turning back for the group! After cutting some seminal indie singles for the Carnival label during the 60s, the group sort of bumped around a bit during the early 70s – but with the release of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Ghostly International, 2002. Very Good (pic cover)... $4.99
Andy Mann —
She Loves To Hear The Music ... LP Guinness, 1977. Very Good+ ... $29.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a stained and wrinkled corner.)
Stax/Atlantic, 1961. Very Good- ... $29.99
The birth of the Memphis instrumental sound – a classic album from The Mar-Keys, who were one of the leading early groups on Stax! The group was a unique assemblage of musicians from both sides of the Memphis tracks – coming together in the studio with a hard-wailing mix of soul, rock, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & purple label pressing with AT etch, includes Atlantic inner sleeve.)
Colpix, 1961. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Classic group harmony from The Marcels – a group who scored big with the title track of this solid set, but who also have plenty more to offer! The quintet have a style of vocal interplay that was one of the most dynamic of the time – not gimmicky, but really always in search of new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s yellow label Emus pressing. Cover has a bumped corner.)
Motown, 1980s. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Motown, 1979. Very Good+ ... $7.99
One of Teena's best cuts for Motown, from the Wild & Peaceful album, produced by Rick James. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Motown sleeve.)
Teena Marie —
Irons In The Fire ... CD Universal, 1980. Used ... $4.99
A stone classic from Teena Marie – one of her magical self-produced efforts for Motown! The record's a winner all the way through – with a depth to the vocals and backings that are steeped in the 70s styles of Minnie Riperton and Chaka Khan. A few tracks get a bit upbeat funky, but ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Motown, 1979. Very Good+ ... $7.99
One of the greatest female soul albums of the end of the 70s – and the bold-voiced debut of the lovely Teena Marie! Even on this first album, Teena's got a depth that goes way beyond most of her contemporaries – a brashness that hits hard on the funkier cuts on the record, but also a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Mercury, 1973. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A group soul treasure from the 70s – and one with a very unique feel! The Mark IV are more of a southern soul group than some of the bigger east coast acts that were dominating the charts at the time – and they get some wonderful production here from Roy C, who keeps them in the same ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear and splitting in the spine.)
Stax/Atlantic, 1967. Used ... $9.99
Two great Memphis instrumental groups, back to back on one CD – in a smoking little live set that keeps the Stax Records sound strong – even away from the studio! The set's actually heavier on work by Booker T & The MGs than it is cuts by The Mar-Keys – as Book and crew ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 2016. New Copy Gatefold ... $17.99 19.98
A bristling, crackling, completely charming set from Bruno Mars – and a record that lives up to all the best promise he has to offer! We don't know the man personally, but Bruno seems like a hell of a guy – warmly confident, upbeat, and positive – all qualities that really come ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Marsico —
Funk Sumatra (voc, dub, egyptian mix) ... 12-inch Disco Magic (Italy), 1984. Very Good (pic cover)... $7.99
(New Grooves, Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has some wear, an old price sticker, and pieces of clear tape at the opening.)
EFG, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Percussionist Sabu Martinez is one of the all-time greats of Latin music – and this record is probably the rarest he ever cut! The album came out of Sweden, where Sabu was residing during the 70s – enjoying some success as an expatriot jazz player in the European scene. The album ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marvelettes —
Deliver – The Singles 1961 to 1971 ... CD Tamla, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print, slipcover is missing but booklet is included.)
Motown, 1966. Used ... $4.99
An early collection of singles from one of Motown's first standout vocal groups – the mighty mighty Marvelettes, one of those groups who put a rough edge on the female trio sound! The set's filled with loads of catchy little numbers that really define the early Motown approach – and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Tamla, 1968. Very Good- ... $7.99
Classic girl group soul by one of Motown's best uptown groups. Tracks include "My Baby Must Be A Magician", "Your Love Can Save Me", "What's Easy For Two Is Harder For One", "Here I Am Baby", and "You're The One For Me Bobby". Nice stuff, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove pressing. Cover has a split top seam, wear, and aging.)
Gordy, 1983. Very Good ... $11.99
A classic 80s number by Rick James and the Mary Jane Girls. One of our all time favorite 80s numbers that doesn't lose any of its appeal, no matter how popular or mainstream the track's success was. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(UK pressing in the printed sleeve. Label has some marker.)
Motown, Mid 80s. Used ... $5.99
... CD
Also available Best Of Mary Jane Girls – 20th Century Masters Millennium Collection ... CD 5.99(Out of print, digipack case has some light edgewear.)
Mary Jane Girls —
Best Of Mary Jane Girls – 20th Century Masters Millennium Collection ... CD Motown, Mid 80s. Used ... $5.99
... CD
Also available Best Of Mary Jane Girls – 20th Century Masters Millennium Collection ... CD 5.99(Out of print.)
Manhattan, 1985. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has an old price sticker.)
Liberty/Universal (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... $13.99
Warm harmony soul from Marz – sometimes sweet and mellow, sometimes upbeat and grooving – but always done in a tight style that's right on the money all the time! Marz echo a bit of the sound of LA soul in the early 80s – particularly some of the bassier modes of the Solar ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing! Part of the Diggin Universal Music – supervised by DJ Muro.)
MGM, Late 60s. Very Good ... $12.99
Incredible stuff from Hugh Masekela – the kind of a record that ties it all together and serves up a whole new sound! The set was recorded in front of a jazz and folk-loving audience at the Village Gate – who gave Hugh the freedom to really unwind in a set of longer tracks that push ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Universal/Wrasse, Late 60s/1970s. New Copy 3CD ... $27.99 29.99
A fantastic collection – way more than just a greatest hits set of work by South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela – and instead a special package put together by Hugh himself, shortly before his death – featuring an album-by-album selection of the best cuts from his Chisa Records ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Shanachie, 2000. Used ... $4.99
Chisa/BBE (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $24.99 27.98
A decade's worth of groundbreaking funk and African rhythms – all of it recorded by Hugh Masekela for his legendary Chisa label! Back in the 60s, Hugh cracked the American charts with a playful version of South African jazz – but he was also an even hipper cat than you'd guess from his ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buddah, 1972. Very Good ... $6.99
The sensuous soul gem from Barbara Mason – a sweetly soulful groover all the way – and one of her strongest records! Give Me Your Love gets our love for a bunch of reasons, but especially for the title track – which is reworking of Curtis Mayfield's "Give Me Your Love" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has split seams and surface wear.)
WMOT, 1980. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A later album by Barbara Mason – one in which she teams up with the Ingram family, and returns to a mellower style of earlier years! The approach is a good one – as Barbara shows off a deeper soul style of singing than was appearing on her clubbier albums of the time, sounding almost ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, large name in marker, and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
Arista/BMG (Japan), 1976. Used ... $4.99
Legendary drummer Harvey Mason in sweet jazz funk groove at Arista – a way stronger record than we remembered! Harvey played on some of our favorite jazz funk records of all time – including the massive Gears LP by Johnny Hammond among so many other great albums – and on his on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Arista (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $13.99
Easily the greatest album ever by funky drummer Harvey Mason – and quite possibly the only one to live up to the rhythmic complexity that Mason brought to countless other fusion sessions for other groups in the 70s! The tracks are all spacious and snapping with brilliantly funky touches ... read more CD
Buddah, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Alfa (Japan), 1982. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Includes the insert. Cover has a promo sticker.)
Chiaroscuro, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of our favorite albums ever – and every track is a masterpiece! The album was originally cut for the tiny Chiaroscuro label in 1977 – and it's got a sound that's unlike anything else we can think of – soaring, soulful, jazzy, and righteous – wrapped up in a blend that's ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elektra, 1987. Very Good+ ... $19.99
An overlooked soul trio from the 80s scene – the brothers Tre, Gary, and Tony Mason – coming together here in a masterpiece of 80s groove! The record's got all the right bounce, boogie, and keyboard elements to feel like an indie set from the start of the decade – a quality that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Vaughan Mason —
Bounce Rock Skate Roll/Rams Horn (Holland), 1981. Very Good- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Brunswick, 1979. Very Good- ... $4.99
What can we say? This is a classic! The track has a monster roller skating groove that's been sampled more than a few times over the years – but which still sounds incredible on its own! Both parts are great – and even though the single's pretty darn long, you still never want it to ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Brunswick, 1980. Very Good ... $11.99
Massive! This is probably the best-ever album of rollerskating grooves – and is the most famous entry into a short-lived funk genre that sprung up around the rollerskating craze of the late 70s and early 80s. The rollerskate sound took a tight stepping funk groove from earlier years, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cotillion, 1980. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Sweet grooves from Mass Production – a great little set that goes way beyond the usual ensemble funk and boogie at the start of the 80s! The set begins with a slightly mellower, more laidback feel than some of the other records by large funk acts – and that really sets the scene for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Cotillion/FTG, 1981. New Copy ... $7.99 10.98
It's easy to turn the music up with grooves this great, as Mass Production are totally on top of their game here – arranging and producing their 9 piece ensemble with the tightness of a much smaller group – and always going for that bass-heavy funk sound they helped invent at the end of ... read more CD
Nu Groove, 1989. Very Good ... $3.99
State Street, 1986. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A great mid 80s Chicago house single, with a nice warm, jazzy Mr Fingers-like vibe, unlike some of Master C & J's other singles. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Master C & J —
When You Hold Me/Trax, 1986. Very Good- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing.)
Real Gone, 1972. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 19.99
A pair of albums by Johnny Mathis from the 70s – with bonus tracks too! First up is First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – one of those records that perfectly illustrates the shift that Johnny Mathis had made by the 70s – his move from the late nite spot on the cushions of the couch, ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Columbia/Real Gone, 1970. New Copy ... $16.99 17.98
Johnny Mathis sings the music of two guys named Burt – or Bert, depending on the situation – American pop genius Burt Bacharach, and German easy maestro Bert Kaempfert – both of whom were huge musical forces in the 60s! The album begins with a full set of Kaempfert tunes – ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Real Gone, Early 70s. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
Johnny Mathis takes on the sophisticated soul modes of the 70s, and also adds in a few other styles too – on an album that shows just how much the singer had changed in nearly 20 years of recording – sometimes shaped by all those other artists he'd inspired along the way! The title ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Columbia/Real Gone, Late 60s. New Copy ... $16.99 17.98
Great magic from Johnny Mathis at the start of the 70s – a set that has Johnny working through some groovier tunes from the second end of the 60s – all set to some mighty nice backings from Ernie Freeman! Ernie brings in a fair bit of strings, but also gives things that soulful punch ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 1970s/1980s. Used ... $4.99
Maxwell —
Black Summers' Night (CD & DVD) ... CD Columbia, 2009. Used CD & DVD ... $4.99
A massive return to form for Maxwell – his first album in many years, but definitely well worth the wait! The set's supposedly the start of a trilogy – but hell, we're more than happy to have it all on its own – a wonderful reminder of the deeply soulful sound that first made us ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Maxwell —
Embrya ... CD Columbia, 1998. Used ... $2.99
The second album by smooth soul singer Maxwell – and every bit as great as the first! Although the vibe is modern, the sound is quite classic – with lush warm arrangements that perfectly wrap up Maxwell's sweet and soulful vocals. The record picks up a tradition that was left off by ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 2001. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $4.99
Cree (Germany), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $13.99 27.98
A long-overdue look at the legendary producer/performer Richard Nappy Mayers – the man behind some really wonderful Caribbean grooves at the end of the 70s! Mayers' music here is often a version of American funk, speckled with all the right sort of elements from the islands – elements ... read more CD
Curtis Mayfield —
Back To The World ... CD Curtom/Charly (UK), 1973. Used ... $9.99
Pure genius from Curtis Mayfield – and a record that's got all the righteousness and political power you might guess from the cover! The album burns with a sense of empowerment that's every bit the best strength of Curtom in the 70s – a sublime blend of heavy soul, funky undercurrents, ... read more CD
Also available Back To The World ... LP 16.99(Out of print Charly pressing.)
Curtom, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
Pure genius from Curtis Mayfield – and a record that's got all the righteousness and political power you might guess from the cover! The album burns with a sense of empowerment that's every bit the best strength of Curtom in the 70s – a sublime blend of heavy soul, funky undercurrents, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Back To The World ... LP 16.99
Curtom, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ... $16.99
Pure genius from Curtis Mayfield – and a record that's got all the righteousness and political power you might guess from the cover! The album burns with a sense of empowerment that's every bit the best strength of Curtom in the 70s – a sublime blend of heavy soul, funky undercurrents, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Back To The World ... LP 14.99(Original pressing. Cover has a name in marker, a cutout notch, and light wear.)
Curtom, 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $14.99
A mindblowing solo set from Curtis Mayfield – a record that not only foregrounds all the subtle politics he'd been forging in the Impressions during the 60s – but one that also really has Mayfield exploding as a force to be reckoned with in the studio! The album's a personal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Curtom, 1970. Very Good- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
One of the greatest albums ever from the legendary soul singer Curtis Mayfield – even though it's different than most of the rest as well! Curtis is captured here in a small club, with a tight band, spinning out these extended readings of some of his best tunes – both tracks he sang ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some wear and minor splitting.)
Curtis Mayfield —
Do It All Night ... LP Curtom, 1978. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A clubbier album than usual from Curtis Mayfield – a mid 70s attempt to move onto the dancefloor, but a set that's still got the undeniable Mayfield charm! Half the tracks here were done in collaboration with disco maestro Gil Askey – and these numbers are longer tracks that soar and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a few light stains.)
