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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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United Artists, 1973. Very Good ... $5.99 7.99
War delivers the word, and a whole lot more as well – that amazing blend of styles that always made the group way more than just the sum of its parts! The classic groove is very firmly in place here – a great style that mixes jazz funk with a freer jamming style borrowed from Latin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut textured cover, with the heavy inner sleeve. The lower corner has a moderate amount of stuck-on paper and light staining.)
War —
Greatest Hits ... LP United Artists, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A monster set of Chicano funky grooves from LA – most of which forever transformed the sound of funk! The album includes most of the band's best cuts – like "Slippin Into Darkness", "Cisco Kid", "World Is A Ghetto", "All Day Music", "Me & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has surface and edge wear. Name and notes in pen in a few spots and on labels.)
RCA, 1983. Sealed ... $5.99
War is one of those groups that really kept on going greatly, long after folks seem to remember – a group who changed their sound nicely with the times, and never seemed to lose their original sense of soul! This set's light years from their earlier heavy funk, but still wonderful work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch.)
ABC, 1969/1976. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A selection of tracks culled from the days when War were working with Eric Burdon – during the years 1969 and 1970, when the ex-Animal tried to show the world that he actually had some real soul cred, and hooked up with this hip funky combo from LA to lay down his groove. The tracks are very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, minimal wear.)
MCA, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
Titles include "Good Good Feelin (orig un-cut disco mix)", "All Around The World", "I'm The One Who Understands", "The Music Band", and "Corns & Callouses". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and a date in pen.)
MCA, 1979. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great follow-up to War's first Music Band album – and proof that the group was still plenty darn funky at the end of the 70s! Although different from their original Chicano funk groove, the style here is still totally great – long, drawn-out funk that's filled with plenty of sharp ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a name in pen on both sides. Labels have some pen.)
RCA, 1982. Very Good ... $4.99
A sweet snapping groove from War – a set that has the group picking up a bit more boogie in their bounce than before, but at a level that helps keep their funk fresh for a whole new generation! The album's a heck of a lot warmer and more live than most of their contemporaries – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Avenue/Rhino, 1977. Used ... $11.99
Sweet jazzy work from War – a record that has them stretching things out a bit from before, and finding new ways to groove for the second half of the 70s! All the core elements are still firmly in place – that sublime blend of jazz, soul, funk, and Latin elements – but there's a ... read more CD
Also available Platinum Jazz ... LP 19.99(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1977. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Sweet jazzy work from War – a record that has them stretching things out a bit from before, and finding new ways to groove for the second half of the 70s! All the core elements are still firmly in place – that sublime blend of jazz, soul, funk, and Latin elements – but there's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Platinum Jazz ... CD 11.99(Sealed copy with big hype sticker. Cover has a cutout hole.)
United Artists, 1978. Very Good+ ... $9.99
War did the music for this funky soundtrack to an early Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs film, and although most of the stuff on here is just typical War stuff, there's one track called "Flying Machine" that's a long funky chase scene-type track that's worth the price of the album alone! Other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. In shrink with hype sticker. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Thirty Tigers, 2018. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Charly (UK), Early 50s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Bible & Tire, 2021. New Copy ... $8.99 13.98
The first recording in over 50 years from Elder Jack Ward – a Memphis gospel legend whose roots go way back to the early years of the city's soul scene! Ward was a member of both the Christian Harmonizers and Sunset Travelers, then went on to a huge legacy of his own – including work ... (Gospel, Soul) read more CD
Robert Ward —
Black Bottom ... CD Black Top, 1995. Used ... $2.99
Expansion (UK), 2001. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
A new album by Leon Ware – and a real departure from his earlier work in the 70s! The album has Leon emerging as a jazz vocalist – singing in a sweet and intimate style that's still very much in the mode of his best work, but working through a host of standards like "Invitation&quo ... read more CD
Scepter/Collectors Choice, 1966. Used ... $8.99
A unique concert album from Dionne Warwick – proof that her talents weren't always restricted to Burt Bacharach arrangements in the studio! The setting is the classy Olympia Theater in Paris, and the style is a bit more open than on Dionne's studio albums – with less material by ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Scepter/Collectors Choice, 1964. Used ... $14.99
It's plenty easy to make way for Dionne Warwick with an album as great as this – the kind of set that spawned countless imitators in later years, but which still sounds better than most of the rest! Hearing the record is almost like going back to the headwaters of 60s pop – especially ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Warner/Soulmusic.com (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 6CD ... $39.99 49.99
An incredible run of music from Dionne Warwick – and a set of work that's very different than the Burt Bacharach material from the 60s, which his how most people know Dionne! These tracks are nicely different, and mark Warwick as a hell of a soul singer in the best 70s tradition – ... read more CD
Eastbound/Tidal Waves, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $12.99 26.99
An obscure bit of heavy soul – and the only vocal album on the jazz-based Eastbound imprint of Detroit's legendary Westbound Records! Albert's a blues artist, and sings in a soulful electric style that's similar to some of the Stax work of Albert King – but which has a bit more of a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2019 Record Store Day UK/EU release!)
Kent (UK), 1960s. Used ... $9.99
A full run of genius from the great Baby Washington – a singer who's mostly known for her initial sweet soul work, but who can also sing with a hell of a lot of female power, too! If you only know the early Sue Records single "That's How Heartaches Are Made", you'll really be ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Capitol, 1980. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Nice batch of modern soul tracks by this obscure vocalist from the late 70s. The album's a mix of uptempo and mellower titles, but Donna's voice is nice and soulful, and the record sports some good arrangements by Benjamin Wright and Tom Tom 84. Titles include I'll Let Nothing Separate Us", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, mild ring impression.)
Sound Stage 7/P&C, 1969. New Copy ... $6.99 15.99
A rare set of deep deep deep soul vocals by one of the best singers on the Sound Stage 7 label – Ella Washington's self-titled gem from 1969! Ella's vocals are as great as those of the soul superstar divas of the day, and she's backed by a beautifully tight band – in a style that ... read more CD
Kudu, 1975. Near Mint- ... $16.99
An incredible batch of electric funk from Grover Washington Jr – easily one of his best albums ever! The record really picks up from the sweet CTI sound of the 70s – taking Bob James arrangements with a lot of space and electric keyboards, and letting Groover blow some wonderfully ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has small center split on the top seam. Back cover paste-on is lightly unglued at the top.)
Soulmusic.com/Elektra (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 5CD ... $36.99 51.99
Cadet/Get On Down, 1969. Used ... $11.99 16.99
A gem of a record from the funk-heavy period of Muddy Waters – a moment that once made the traditional blues fans mad, but which has gone onto become the stuff of legend – thanks to a real criss-crossing of Chicago talents in the studio! The set was co-produced by Chess Records talents ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Muddy Waters —
Best Of Muddy Waters ... LP Chess, Early 50s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Less a "best of" than an early full album that brings together some of Muddy Waters' earliest recordings for Chess – a great collection of early singles recorded in Chicago between 1950 and 1954! The work's relatively spare and rootsy overall – a great example of Chicago ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s monophonic blue fade label pressing in a Sheldon cover. Cover has some yellowing from age at the sides, looks great otherwise.)
Chess, 1966. Used ... $6.99
A unique mid 60s Chess session from Muddy Waters – one with a very different feel than usual, and a good dose of soul too! As you might guess from the title, Muddy gets some full backings on this set – not exactly a large brass section, but a set of Chicago soul-styled backings handled ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chess/Traffic, 1950s/1960s. New Copy ... $4.99 14.98
A late 60s album on Chess Records – but one that serves to bring together all the best early work that Muddy Waters did for the label – including lots of original 45s and 78s! The range of music is really wonderful – the kind of tracks that first got Waters noticed in the first ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Muddy Waters —
Mud In Your Ear ... LP Muse/Happy Bird (Germany), 1967. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Muddy Waters' band meets the vocals and guitar of Luther Snake Johnson – in a sweet little set that's almost a double-header, given the talent on deck! The material's got a gritty feel that's right up there with Muddy's best for Chess – and the group features Mojo Buford on harmonica, ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s German pressing. Cover has light wear, spot of sticker removal.)
DJM, 1976. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Maybe the best album that Johnny Watson cut during his DJM years – a totally tight, totally soulful set that avoids any fake funk cliches! The record's got some wonderful trippy numbers – cut in that slow g-funky mode that was Johnny's huge legacy to the west coast scene – best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear, a small trace of a price sticker, and a name in pen on both sides. Labels have notes in pen.)
Blues Boulevard (Belgium), Mid 50s-Early 60s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
DJM, 1978. Very Good+ ... $4.99 6.99
Not of Johnny's more famous albums, but it's plenty darn nice – and done in a wicked blend of spacey vocals and keyboards that's very much in the best Guitar Watson mode! There's a bit of a bump to a few tunes on the set, clearly a move to make it onto the dancefloor – but the album's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
Fantasy, 1975. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Sublime mid 70s work from Johnny Guitar Watson – a Bay Area blend of soulful production, jazzy playing, and bits of bluesy phrasing, with a hard-to-match quality that we'd put in the same camp as work by Shuggie Otis from the time. Johnny's vocals and guitar are amazing – very laidback ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the seams, light surface wear, index stickers, and a name in pen. Labels have writing in pen.)
Johnny Guitar Watson —
Listen/Fantasy/Ace (UK), 1973/1975. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
2 of Johnny Guitar Watson's best albums ever – back to back on a single CD! First up is Listen – quite possibly the rarest of all Johnny Guitar Watson albums – and his first from the 70s – a mindblowing batch of trippy soul tunes that sounds far different than much of his ... read more CD
DJM, 1977. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Johnny Guitar Watson at the top of his game – working here in a sublime mix of funk, blues, and soul – all crafted into a groove that was uniquely Watson's own! Johnny may have started the 70s in relative obscurity – down from some hit work in the 50s and 60s – but by the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
Columbia/Get On Down, 1976. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
A funky fusion classic from guitarist Wah Wah Watson – his only album as a leader, despite countless appearances as a sideman on 70s soul, jazz, and pop sessions! The album's got a really wonderful sort of west coast groove – one that takes bits of spacey fusion, bassy funk, and ... read more CD
Watts Prophets —
Rappin' Black In A White World ... CD Acid Jazz (UK), 1971. Used ... $18.99
A rare bit of hardcore poetry by the Watts Prophets – the legendary LA group who were kind of a west coast answer to the Last Poets! The group have a sound that's as striking as the best early work by The Last Poets – a hard-hitting blend of poetry, rhythms, and righteous energy – ... read more CD
(1997 CD pressing.)
Columbia/Cherry Pop (UK), 1982. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
Maybe the greatest moment ever from The Weather Girls – a long-running duo who started out as backing singers for Sylvester in the 70s, then recorded as Two Tons O Fun, and finally got the chance to cut this classic for a major label in the early 80s! Both Martha Wash and Izora Armstead are ... read more CD
Columbia, 1988. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Joe Weaver & His Blue Orchestra —
Baby I Love You So ... CD Black Magic (Holland), 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Cotillion, 1979. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A wonderful stepper from the enigmatic Wee Gee! "Hold On" begins with a spare spacey intro, then sneaks into a warm midtempo groove – stepping along underneath some incredibly soulful vocals by Wee Gee that remind us of the best that Teddy Pendergrass had to offer. The real talent ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have a name in pen.)
Past Due, Late 70s. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
Never-heard music from the great Richie Weeks – an artist you might know for his work in New York dancefloor groups The Jammers and Weeks & Co – but who's heard here on cuts that represent his never-ending efforts to come up with great grooves in the studio! Much of this music was ... read more CD
Salsoul/Past Due, 1983. New Copy ... $6.99 16.99
Maestro Richie Weeks is at the helm of this sweet set of early 80s groovers – funky club in the best second chapter mode of the Salsoul label – served up with a sound that's lean and mean throughout! We're not sure who the "Co" is, since Richie sings, plays keyboards, and ... read more CD
Cadence/Jasmine (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Early work from two different singers – each featured here on rare singles for the Cadence Records label! First up is Lenny Welch – a singer with a voice that's as smooth as butter, and a key link between some of the more pop-oriented vocalists of the 50s, and the new generation of 60s ... read more CD
(Sealed.)
Delmark, 1953/1954. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
Some of the first recordings ever from Chicago legend Junior Wells – made for the small States label in the Windy City, many years before Wells exploded out with much greater national fame! The music here has Junior stepping into the same early electric space that Chess Records was cutting ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Delmark, 1974. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
Junior Wells was already a rising star when he cut this album for Delmark in the mid 70s – but the session's got a great back to basics vibe, one that's dedicated to Junior's home turf at Theresa's Tavern on the south side! The groove is great – with twin guitar work, by Sammy Lawhorn ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Motown, Early 60s. Used ... $7.99
18 tracks including "Shop Around", "I Only Have Eyes For You", "Two Lovers", "My Baby Just Cares For Me", "He's The One I Love", "You Beat Me To The Punch", and "After The Lights Go Down Low". CD
Epic/Reel Music, 1981. New Copy ... $5.99 16.99
Mary Wells has come a long way from Motown by the time of this sweet early 80s set – really changing up her style to go for a mature, sophisticated groove – that best side of modern soul at the time, put together with superb production by the great Greg Perry! The sound is warm, and ... read more CD
Motown, 1964. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Maybe the most classic album ever from the legendary Mary Wells – and a set that really shows why she was one of Motown's first great singers at the start! Mary's got a way of sounding strong while having her heart broken too – a complicated emotional approach that comes through ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Motown reissue. Cover has some wear and aging, minor fraying at the top seam and spine, and a small mark in pen in back.)
Mary Wells —
Never, Never Leave Me – The 20th Century Sides ... CD Ichiban/Soul Classics, Mid 60s. Used ... $9.99
A much-needed collection of Mary Well's lost recordings for the 20th Century label – featuring titles from her self-titled album for the company, plus other assorted singles, and even some unreleased material! The work on the set is perfectly-done uptown soul – a mixture of Motown and ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
Atlantic/Aim (Australia), 1977. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
After Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker came head to head with James Brown in the mid 70s, they broke off and formed the Horny Horns contingent – a tight funky backing section that's featured on a number of late 70s funk sessions, and which also recorded some extremely nice numbers on their own! ... read more CD
Timmion (Finland), 2014. New Copy Gatefold ... $6.99 26.98
A new album from the great Willie West – an artist we love for his rare vintage New Orleans work of the 60s and 70s – still sounding surprisingly wonderful all these many years later! Willie's vocals have this raspy, honest charm that's totally great – and like Lee Fields during ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Motown, 1960s. Used ... $5.99
A great little 20 track set that combines a few of Kim's famous duets with Marvin Gaye, plus some of her lesser-known work on her own at Motown, including some great rare numbers! Tracks with Marvin include "It Takes Two", "Baby", "What Good Am I Without You", and ... read more CD
(1991 CD pressing.)
Kim Weston —
This Is America ... LP MGM, Late 60s. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
You came a long way from Motown baby! This is Kim's weird, oddly patriotic (and slightly reactionary) album with Marty Paich arrangements of tracks like "The House I Live In", "This Is My Country", and "This is America". Also with tracks like "Exodus" and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a hype sticker.)
Whatnauts —
Help Is On The Way (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Harlem International, 1981. Very Good ... $11.99
An obscure later tune by The Whatnauts – issued years after their classics for All-Platinum in the early 70s – but proof that the group is always great, no matter what the setting! This tune's got a mean mean boogie groove – and was sampled to great fame by De La Soul in "Rin ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Whispers —
Imagination ... LP Solar, 1981. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The Whispers crack into the 80s with one of their biggest selling sets! The group takes off from the Philly groove style of their late 70s work, moving into a style that picks up all the best touches of the early 80s LA sound – electro keyboards, but not too much; quiet storm production, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Solar/Right Stuff, 1983. Used ... $9.99 14.99
Love for Love, but still a pretty groove-heavy set too – one that continues the mix of "dancin and romancin" The Whispers served up on their previous album! Side one is heavy on "dancin" – and features some bass-heavy tunes that are very much in the best mainstream ... read more CD
Also available Love For Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD 13.99
Whispers —
Love For Love ... LP Solar, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Love for Love, but still a pretty groove-heavy set too – one that continues the mix of "dancin and romancin" The Whispers served up on their previous album! Side one is heavy on "dancin" – and features some bass-heavy tunes that are very much in the best mainstream ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Love For Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD 13.99
Love For Love ... CD 9.99
Solar/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1983. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Love for Love, but still a pretty groove-heavy set too – one that continues the mix of "dancin and romancin" The Whispers served up on their previous album! Side one is heavy on "dancin" – and features some bass-heavy tunes that are very much in the best mainstream ... read more CD
Also available Love For Love ... CD 9.99
Soul Clock/Soulgramma (Italy), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 34.99
The Whispers are probably best known for their later work in the 70s – when the group picked up the pace and got a bit more clubby – but this set features them in their early days, when they were a sweet sounding harmony combo with a sound that was right up there with the best east ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 500 copies.)
Solar/Robinsongs (UK), 1979/1980. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 24.99
A trio of classic albums from The Whispers – with bonus tracks too! On the first set, the mighty group does way more here than just Whisper in your ear – as they're completely on top of their game, ending the 70s with a wickedly sharp sound that would help them stand strong for years ... read more CD
20th Century, 1975. Used ... $4.99
Kind of a "greatest hit" of greatest hits compilations – a set that's probably sold more copies than any of Barry White's full length albums – thanks to a monstrous run of hits in the 70s! The package is overflowing with greatness – amazing tunes that balance funky ... read more CD
20th Century, 1974. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Can't get enough of Barry White at this key point in his career – a time when he was stepping from the shadows as one of the most sensuous soul stars of the 70s! The album's a near-perfect effort throughout – a great blend of the soaring strings and funkier rhythms that always made ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a small split on the spine, and writing in pen. Labels have a name in pen.)
Unlimited Gold, 1982. Near Mint- ... $9.99
It would be easy to write off some of Barry's later work, if only because his 70s output was so stellar – and ubiquitous. But this early 80s LP finds Barry trading in his patented rapping over sultry slow jams for crisp uptempo 80s groove numbers – but doesn't leave his or Gene Page's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp.)
20th Century, 1979. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of the last truly great albums that Barry White ever cut – with his solid sexy soul sound firmly in place, and a solid groove running through most of the tracks on the album. Barry's voice is still in fantastic shape, too – and it's a real treat to hear him open up on some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
20th Century, 1976. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Kind of a confrontational title, but still an excellent batch of grooves from The Maestro, with heavenly production, and lots of long drawn-out sexy grooves. Cuts include "Don't Make Me Wait Too Long", "I'm Qualified To Satisfy You", "Your Love – So Good I Can't Take ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam with tape, partial spliting on bottom seam, light wear. Name in pen in a few spots and on labels.)
20th Century, 1975. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A great mid period sleeper from Barry White – and an album that's not as hit-heavy as his other work from the time, but still equally nice! The album's got a mellower groove than some of Barry's albums of the time – a laidback approach that's going more for an overall sound, and which ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring wear, edge wear, and pen on both sides. Labels have a name in pen.)
20th Century, 1976. Very Good ... $7.99
Barry White at the height of his powers – soaring out here with that amazing groove that never lets us down! The album's a mini-soul symphony throughout – tight beats, soaring strings, and that rock-solid Barry White vocal approach – that warm, fluid sound that's instantly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued seam held by clear tape, light wear, and a name in pen on both sides. Labels have a name in pen.)
A&M, 1989. Very Good+ ... $6.99
The title's got it right – because the Man is definitely back, although in a completely different way than before! Barry White works here in a setting that's nice and lean – those soul changes that came about during them more electric 80s years, but also given that start-of-90s spin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Unlimited Gold, 1980. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Sheet music – as in the sheets of a bed, get it? Well, if you can't, the cover image has a picture of a bed with sheets that have musical notes on them, just so you get the hint. Despite that cheesy joke, though, the album's a great batch of tracks from Barry – who's grown nicely here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a name in pen. Labels have a name in pen.)
UTV, 1970s/1980s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
With 30 tracks on 2 CD's – including work with the Love Unlimited Orchestra. CD
Geffen/Universal (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
John White may not be the biggest name in 80s soul, but he comes on strong in this overlooked set – a catchy batch of tunes that stands out nicely from his contemporaries! There's plenty of beats and keyboards in the backings, but John's got a deep-ranged vocal style that creates plenty of ... read more CD
Clover, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Obscure work from vocalist Kitty White – an unusual LA album from the late 60s! Features some tracks recorded in Paris, with backings from Art Simmons – and others with tenor from Johnny Griffin, Dexter Gordon, and Teddy Edwards – who each play on a few tracks! The set features ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has some notes from an old DJ – very unusual pen work in a very cool design. Front cover looks great.)
King/Soul Brother/Passion (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $26.99 36.99
A wonderfully expanded version of this classic of funky funky female soul! Marva Whitney was one of the greatest singers in the James Brown stable of stars during the late 60s – and she sang with a hard raw style worth of The Godfather himself! Brother James produced and wrote a good part ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island, 1976. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A great slice of New Orleans soul from the 70s – a record that replicates the "Indian" culture in the Mardi Gras scene – and which is most notable for featuring work by The Meters as well! The groove here is kind of Meters-styled funk, mixed with some fuller New Orleans mode ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later pressing on Antilles. Cover has light wear.)
4th & Broadway/Universal (Japan), 1988. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
Dee Dee Wilde's an American singer, but this debut set saw more international release than domestic exposure back home – which is quite a shame, as the singer works with strong help from brother Eugene Wilde, who put together the set with all the same strong elements as his own records from ... read more CD
Cultures Of Soul, Late 70s. New Copy Gatefold ... $23.99 25.99
A cool collection of cuts from one of the hippest groups working on the Trinidad scene in the late 70s – a group who were making work for the clubs, but in a style that was often a lot more lean than mainstream disco! There's a nicely offbeat vibe to this work – not Caribbean funk, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jasmine (UK), Late 50s. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
Andre Williams is billed as "the godfather of rap" on the cover – but that's hardly what's going on here, as Williams has a sinister style that's all his own – and which is a key bridge between earlier R&B and the sound of funk to come in later years! There's a really ... read more CD
St George, 1996. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Soul Tay Shus/Tuff City, Late 60s. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
Finally! Andre Williams has been getting loads of press over the past few years as the true "Funky Godfather" that he is – but up until now, nobody's ever done a good compilation of his work! This long-overdue set from Tuff City digs through the vaults of Avin, Sport, & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Soul Tay Shus/Tuff City, 1970s. New Copy ... $9.99 14.99
Rare 70s funk from Andre Williams – one of the maddest funky artists of all time! These tunes are quite different from Andre's raw R&B of the 50s, and his funky 45s of the 60s – more in a tight ensemble groove, with a P-Funky approach that has weird vocals colliding with heavy ... read more CD
Capitol/Universal (Japan), 1986. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
The last in Beau Williams' great run of albums for Capitol Records in the mid 80s – and a sweet little set that equally balances quiet storm ballads with more uptempo groovers! Williams is one of the great unsung male vocal acts of his generation – and he's got a great way here of ... read more CD
EMI/Svart (Finland), 1975. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Finnish soul by an American singer – not the same Charles Williams that you might know from 70s jazz funk albums – but an even earlier talent, really shining brightly here in a soulful Scandinavian setting! The album's a really lost rare groove treasure – a record that almost has ... read more CD
Also available Love Is A Very Special Thing ... LP 29.99
EMI/Svart (Finland), 1975. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $29.99 34.99
Finnish soul by an American singer – not the same Charles Williams that you might know from 70s jazz funk albums – but an even earlier talent, really shining brightly here in a soulful Scandinavian setting! The album's a really lost rare groove treasure – a record that almost has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Love Is A Very Special Thing ... CD 16.99
Columbia/Reel Music, 1982. New Copy ... $7.99 15.99
Totally great work from Deniece Williams – still mostly free from the tinny pop of later years, and done in a solidly soulful style at Sigma Sound, with arrangements and production from the mighty Thom Bell! The groove is almost an update of 70s Philly, with traces of the maturing mellow ... read more CD
Also available Niecy ... LP 7.99
Columbia, 1982. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Totally great work from Deniece Williams – still mostly free from the tinny pop of later years, and done in a solidly soulful style at Sigma Sound, with arrangements and production from the mighty Thom Bell! The groove is almost an update of 70s Philly, with traces of the maturing mellow ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Niecy ... CD 7.99(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has minimal wear.)
Deniece Williams —
When Love Comes Calling ... LP Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A seminal set in the career of Deniece Williams – a set that really helped her find the voice she'd use more strongly in the 80s, but one that still holds onto all the best strongly soul styles of her earlier work! There's a catchy bounce here that's quite compelling – but the overall ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, cutout hole. Name in pen in a few spots and on labels.)
ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A killer set from Lenny Williams – done in a smoothly jazzy mode that echoes with a real Fantasy Records groove! Lenny's clearly drawing some great inspiration here from the East Bay scene – working with older Motown producer Frank Wilson on a set of warmly modern numbers that really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a name in pen on both sides. Labels have a name in pen.)
ABC/Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
A real classic from Lenny Williams – most likely his strongest solo album ever! By the time of this set, Lenny had been out of Tower Of Power for a few years, working on his own in the west coast scene. But the real genius here comes from producer/arranger Frank Wilson – once a key ... read more CD
Stop/Scepter, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Otis tries to recreate some of the glory days of the 50s – by re-recording some of his biggest hits with The Charms, with backing by a group called The Endeavors, in an attempt to capture that 50s harmony sound he had on King. Titles include "Ling, Ting, Tong", "Could This Be ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Wing/Universal (Japan), 1988. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
The record that proved to the world that Vanessa Williams wasn't going to be let down after an unfortunate detour in the press – one that she answered with this classic album of crossover soul! Williams' isn't out to make anyone believe she's the next Aretha Franklin, but she's right at home ... read more CD
Stang/Outta Sight (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
Rare soul galore – a pair of totally rare albums, plus bonus tracks too! First up is Willie & West At Their Best – a killer of a soul album from the New Jersey underground! This is the same Willie from Willie & The Mighty Magnificents – working here with singer West, who ... read more CD
Chick Willis —
Now! ... LP Ichiban, 1988. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Okeh/Edsel (UK), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Wonderful early work from the great Chuck Willis – recorded before his Atlantic material, and done for the Okeh label – maybe the first full collection to pull together these gems! The sound is even more hard-hitting than the Atlantic sides that Willis recorded before the end of his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
