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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!
CDs (1414) new/used, Vinyl (2225) new/used, LPs (1842) new/used, 12-inch (381) new/used, 7-inch (2 used), Cassettes (1), DVDs (1), Books (1), All (3642)
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Nina Simone —
Essential Nina Simone Vol 2 ... CD 
RCA/BMG, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $3.99
Bethlehem, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $24.99
A classic set of early jazz recordings by Nina Simone – one of her first albums ever, but already with an approach that's quite different from other singers of the time! Nina's singing a fair bit of standards here, but she brings a deeply personal approach to the material – inflecting ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing. Cover has moderate wear with splitting and flaking.)
Nina Simone —
Nina Simone At Town Hall (180 gram dark pink vinyl pressing) ... LP Colpix/4 Men With Beards, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 23.99
An important early live show for Nina Simone – a move from the world of small nightclubs (as mentioned in the title of her first record), to the classy Town Hall venue – working in front of an audience filled with left-leaning listeners who were the perfect crowd to get the unique bag ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 1000 – on pink vinyl!)
RCA, 1967. Used ... $3.99
Nina's not just singing the blues here – she's completely reinventing the sound of the format – by drawing on a long tradition of vocal expression, and infusing it with the hipper, more personally exploratory mode she forged in the 60s! The album's got a subtle brilliance that means ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Nina Simone —
Sugar In My Bowl – The Very Best Of Nina Simone 1967 to 1972 ... CD RCA, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Judy Singh —
Time For Love (180 gram pressing) ... LP CBC/Majik Bus (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 25.99
Obscure work from the Canadian scene at the start of the 70s – served up by a singer who's part soul, part jazz – and who delivers a surprising amount of unusual tunes on the album! Judy Singh's got the class and poise of Nancy Wilson, although maybe a slightly more youthful style ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atco, 1982. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Sister Sledge finally takes over the production booth for 82's Sisters LP – and while their commercial peak had long passed, their uptempo, catchy post disco groove is in still in fine form! The Sisters take some risky moves towards straight up funk and early rap on the lead track "Supe ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
MoWest/Get On Down, Early 70s. New Copy ... $18.99 20.98
The incredible lost album from the group Sisters Love – material slated for release in the early 70s, but never saw the light of day, save for a handful of singles – a mix of rootsier southern soul and impeccable west coast funk styles, finally brought to light and with bonus tracks, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
GSF/Mr Bongo (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
One of the most legendary funk albums of the 70s – a real gem through and through, and filled with the best range of sounds the east coast scene had to offer at the time! The Skull Snaps only ever cut this one album during the early 70s – and it's a masterful blend of hard funk, sweet ... read more CD
Also available Skull Snaps ... LP 23.99
GSF/Mr Bongo (UK), 1974. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $23.99 24.98
One of the most legendary funk albums of the 70s – a real gem through and through, and filled with the best range of sounds the east coast scene had to offer at the time! The Skull Snaps only ever cut this one album during the early 70s – and it's a masterful blend of hard funk, sweet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Skull Snaps ... CD 10.99
EMI (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99
One of the grooviest Australian groups of the 70s – one of that rare breed from down under who effortlessly mixed together rock and soul – often with some very unique results! We'd rank these guys right next to Renee Geyer or Rocco – as they've got a similar blue-eyed sensibility ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Free Soul 20th Anniversary series!)
Original Sound Record, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Rampart, 1979. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
"Smile" is nothing fancy – a sweet west coast club number – but "Boogie Butt" is a killer – a nice funky break number with a classic bassline at the start, some great drums, and a slow-stepping club feel all the way through! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Pressed on marbled blue vinyl.)
Salsoul, 1979. Very Good ... $5.99
Sure, at the time the group's silly costumes and slap-bass funk sound were a bit too much to take – but from the perspective of a few decades later, they actually had a pretty darn nice 80s groove kind of sound, and this first album's not a bad one for the dancefloor. Titles include "Thi ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Salsoul, 1981. Used ... $9.99
A stone classic from Skyy – one of those groups who virtually helped invent 80s groove! Like the best of the genre – such as Slave, BB&Q Band, and others – Skyy have a soulful approach that goes way past the simple cliches that other groups were so content to only muddle ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Slave —
Hardness Of The World ... LP Cotillion, 1977. Very Good ... $1.99
One of the first few albums from Slave – and a wickedly tight batch of funk that helped set a new level for countless other groups to come! Slave have an impeccable groove here that's free from some of the over-indulgent jamming and too-bassy funk that wrecked so many other groups at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cotillion, 1981. Very Good ... $2.99
Wonderful work from Slave – an album that's still got the hard funk of earlier years, yet which also has the group sweetening up their sound in a great sort of 80s groove way! Most tracks kick along with that great rolling bass sound that the group practically invented – and which has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Atlantic, Mid 60s/1987. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a light crease in the front panel.)
Warner (Germany), 1979. Used ... $9.99
Sly Stone's definitely back on the right track here – returning to the heights of his earlier powers in this late 70s comeback album for Warner Brothers! The record's got a lot of touches of the old Sly funky sound, but it's done in a slightly tighter style too – a bit more polish than ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Epic, 1968. Very Good ... $24.99
Classic funkiness from Sly & The Family Stone – an album that really pushed them to the top of their game, and exploded on the late 60s scene like a righteous funky bomb! The title cut's a mega-hit that you'll recognize right away – but the whole album's great, and is filled with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has some wear, aging, and a light ring stain on the back.)
Epic/Sundazed, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99
Killer work from Sly & The Family Stone – hard-grooving, fast-funking, and really setting the scene for countless groups to come! The album's a messed-up funky party, with plenty of short little tracks that have a mix of funk, soul, and rock – perfect for the crossover crowd from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(On gold colored vinyl!)
Sly & The Family Stone —
Sly & The Family Stone Greatest Hits ... LP Epic, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
Almost a "greatest hits" of greatest hits albums – one of those collections that almost sold more copies than all the full albums by the artist – forever earning Sly & The Family Stone a place in record collections around the globe! All the hits are here, laid out back to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing.)
Epic, 1968. Very Good- Gatefold ... $12.99
Hard to find a stronger early album by Sly – as this one has him still funking hard, but also getting his soul bag together a bit more, hitting some really righteous vibes that mix together politics and partying in an incredibly seductive way. The album's filled with anthemic numbers like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has an unglued top seam.)
Epic, 1971. Very Good Gatefold ... $19.99
A wonderful album from Sly and crew – moving way past the straight funk approach of earlier records, into a complicated crossover soul style that's filled with warmth and righteousness. Despite the political tone implied by the "riot" in the title and the co-option of the American ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Elektra, 1982. Very Good- ... $3.99
From the look of the cover, and Leslie's silly expression on the front, this album should be a bad one – but it ends up being a surprisingly great batch of well-produced modern soul tunes, done with a nicely sophisticated vibe! The record's one of a few great ones that Elektra snuck onto the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Heartache (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 29.99(Cover has light wear and a name in pen.)
Elektra (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... $29.99
From the look of the cover, and Leslie's silly expression on the front, this album should be a bad one – but it ends up being a surprisingly great batch of well-produced modern soul tunes, done with a nicely sophisticated vibe! The record's one of a few great ones that Elektra snuck onto the ... read more CD
Also available Heartache ... LP 3.99(SHM-CD pressing!)
Bear Family (Germany), Early 50s. Used 2CD ... $28.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Whispering Smith —
Over Easy ... LP Excello, Early 70s. Very Good ... $14.99
Earthy blues from Whispering Smith, a singer with a really deep-voiced approach – a style of singing that comes from way down in the chest, and belts out with a ferocity that's a lot louder than a whisper! The set was recorded in Baton Rouge, with small combo instrumentation that's mostly ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Body To Body, 2018. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $18.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes a one-sheet.)
Softones —
Best Of The Softones ... CD Avco/Amherst, Mid 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A massive batch of work from The Softones – a group who cut some great indie singles back in the 70s – often with a sweet harmony sound that rivaled that of their Avco labelmates The Stylistics! Like that group, The Softones had a great way of hitting a fragile ballad – plenty of ... read more CD
United Sounds Of America, 1990. Very Good- ... $9.99
A jazzy dancefloor classic from Pal Joey! During the late 90s, lots of UK producers and groups were working in a nu jazz mode – mixing older jazz styles with newer rhythms and production, in a mode that often was called acid jazz, but which also moved into other camps. In the US, though, ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve. Label has a sticker.)
Soho/Kool Groove/Rey D, 1989. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A jazzy dancefloor classic from Pal Joey! During the late 80s, lots of UK producers and groups were working in a nu jazz mode – mixing older jazz styles with newer rhythms and production, in a mode that often was called acid jazz, but which also moved into other camps. In the US, though, ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Recent reissue.)
Tabu (UK), 1982. Used ... $6.99
A solid smoker from the SOS Band – maybe one of the group's best-remembered albums, and for good reason too! The set's got a groove that's beautiful right from the start – 80s funk that's really a cut above, and touched with just the right mix of jazzy elements and warmer moments too ... read more CD
BGP (UK), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 19.99
Incredible work from a group who've definitely earned their name! Naming a group SOUL might be suicide for a band that can't carry off the groove – but these guys are funky monsters, with a real talent for a hard heavy sound that was rarely matched by other combos. The band have a great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic, 1977. Very Good ... $7.99
In their post-Stax years, the Soul Children became a trio, and were trying for a smoother group soul sound on the Epic label. Sometimes this meant that the tracks got a little uptempo, in hopes of a crossover hit – but mostly, it meant that they were taking advantage of some of the changing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has a mark from sticker removal.)
Virgin, 1989. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $4.99
Sort your life out! Sure, it's a shameless follow-up to "Back To Life", but the track's still the best one from their second album – and the 12" mixes here all have that great chugging funky Soul II Soul groove! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear. Labels have some pen.)
Virgin, 1989. Very Good (pic cover)... $1.99
A great moment in chart soul – when the legendary Soul II Soul were restoring our faith in modern music again! This US 12" single features 2 Teddy Riley new jack remixes (to pop into the charts), plus the Caron Wheeler 12" version and that Nellee Hooper 7" version. All that ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Soul II Soul —
Keep On Movin' ... LP Virgin, 1989. Very Good ... $5.99
Essential! When this one came out at the end of the 80's, it not only restored our faith in modern soul music, but it also drew the world's attention to the rich, rich talents that had been bubbling under in London's mid 80's rare groove scene. The record's a classic, and most of the tracks still ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Ngoma/Hot Casa (France), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99
Definitely the kind of record that could make all of Africa dance (as promised by the title) – because The Soul Kids are strongly influenced by the James Brown Band of the late 60s, and work here in a fantastic funky array of riffing guitars, sweet organ lines, heavy drums, and mighty tight ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sussex, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
One the all time great funky albums of the 70s – a mad little record with a sense of rhythm and timing that was years ahead of its time! The Soul Searchers (along with Chuck Brown) later became known for their heavy-hitting Go Go work at the end of the decade – but here, they're a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Specialty, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Malaco, 2008. Used ... $5.99
Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Label has a small sticker.)
Buddah, 1975. Good+ ... $1.99
A 70s ensemble funk classic from Sound Experience – one of the tightest large groups of the time! The group have a really full sound that's part Kool & The Gang and part horn-heavy BT Express – one that uses some really great work on sax, trumpet, and trombone – laid out over ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some wear with aging & marker.)
Perspective, 1991. Very Good 2x12" Gatefold ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered gatefold sleeve.)
Inner City, 1993. Very Good- ... $2.99
20th Century, 1974. Very Good- ... $39.99
An excellent batch of funk from this obscure Chicago group! The record's their first for 20th Century – and the sound is a bit slicker than on their earlier LP for Wand – but still quite hard and funky, with some great bass and guitar grooves, augmented by lots of tight horn flourishes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
20th Century, 1975. Very Good+ ... $59.99
Heavy heavy funk from this lost Chicago group – an undisputed powerhouse in the mid 70s, and one of the city's few funky combos to really break out to a national audience! The album's the group's second, and is oddly even more obscure than their first – and it's a stone cold blend of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small peeled spot on the back and some light wear.)
Array (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2LP ... $26.99
Fantastic sounds from Space – a group who were one of the key forces on the French disco scene at the end of the 70s – and maybe the most famous proponents of the "space disco" modes that set that scene apart from clubby styles in Germany and the rest of the continent! At ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Casablanca, 1979. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Casablanca sleeve.)
Mr Bongo (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
Rare funky soul from Spaceark – a supremely talented group with a uniquely cosmic funk and soul-steeped sound! Originally a self-released private press effort, this is not at all like the amateurish private press records that so often get reissued as oddities, this is really wonderful stuff ... read more CD
Spaceark —
Spaceark Is ... CD Color World/Mr Bongo (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $10.99 11.99
Great work from Spaceark – a funky soul combo who are much more firmly grounded on earth than their name or cover art might make you expect! The record's got this fantastic glow right from the start – really well-played instrumentation that has lots of jazzy currents – to support ... read more CD
Also available Spaceark Is ... LP 23.99
Color World/Mr Bongo (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.98
Great work from Spaceark – a funky soul combo who are much more firmly grounded on earth than their name or cover art might make you expect! The record's got this fantastic glow right from the start – really well-played instrumentation that has lots of jazzy currents – to support ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Spaceark Is ... CD 10.99
Charly (UK), 1997. Used ... $9.99
30 cuts of the classic doo wop sides that the Spaniels cut for the Vee Jay label in Chicago, during the late 50's. In contrast to labelmates The El Dorados, The Spaniels were a bit smoother, and added more of a sweet harmony sound to their style – as you'll know from tracks like "Goodnit ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Charly (UK), Late 50s/1981. Very Good ... $5.99
A great collection that Charly put together of 16 of the Spaniels' best and most well known songs. Tracks include "Tina", "House Cleaning", "Play It Cool", "Crazee Baby", "Baby It's You", "I Need Your Kisses", and "Goodnight, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Collectables, Mid 60s. Used ... $6.99
Classic 60s New Orleans soul! Benny's one of the unsung heroes of the Crescent City soul scene of the 60s – but you'll probably recognize his classic "Lipstick Traces" instantly! This 16 track set features more of his best work, including "Fortune Teller", "Stickin ... read more CD
(Out of print. Small drill hole through corner of case and artwork.)
Atlantic/Rhino, 1974. Used ... $3.99
About as classic as you can get for The Spinners – and one of the group's marvelous 70s collaborations with the mighty Thom Bell! Before hooking up with Philly, The Spinners were already a wonderful vocal group – but here, in the hands of Bell, they hit a sound that's completely ... read more CD
Atlantic/Rhino, 1975. Used ... $12.99
Classic Philly Spinners – with Philippe Wynne on lead vocals, and Thom Bell arranging and producing with that hit sound he gave the group during the 70s! The record may not of given the band as many hits as some of the others, but it's got an excellent Philly sound – with backing by ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1973. Used ... $16.99
A landmark album from The Spinners – one that has the Detroit vocal group making a hip trip to the Philly scene – picking up a whole new sound and rich new energy in the process! A few years later, working in Philly studios would be common for many artists – but this self-titled ... read more CD
Also available Spinners ... LP 6.99(Out of print.)
Atlantic/Friday Music, 1973. Used ... $14.99
A landmark album from The Spinners – one that has the Detroit vocal group making a hip trip to the Philly scene – picking up a whole new sound and rich new energy in the process! A few years later, working in Philly studios would be common for many artists – but this self-titled ... read more CD
Also available Spinners ... LP 6.99
Atlantic, 1973. Very Good ... $6.99
A landmark album from The Spinners – one that has the Detroit vocal group making a hip trip to the Philly scene – picking up a whole new sound and rich new energy in the process! A few years later, working in Philly studios would be common for many artists – but this self-titled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Spinners ... CD 16.99(Broadway pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Motown/Kent (UK), 1970. New Copy ... $14.99 19.98
A tremendous collection of early work by The Spinners – their sublime second album for Motown, plus 13 additional bonus tracks, most of which appear here for the first time ever! The core of the set is the 2nd Time Around album – pre-Philly magic from The Spinners – a wonderful ... read more CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1977. Used ... $11.99
A sweet sweet set from The Spinners – and a record that's more "today" than "yesterday", given the tight 70s arrangements from Thom Bell! Bell's Philly approach is still perfect for the group – unlocking their harmonies in very different ways than back in their ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $12.99
A real treasure of sweet harmony pop from the late 60s – and the kind of record that broke big on the blue-eyed soul scene! The title hit – "More Today Than Yesterday" – is a familiar number that still sounds great to our ears. And the rest of the records got a ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing.)
Buddah, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Totally great – and a record you probably know nothing about! The album's one of the greatest ever to come out of the Hotlanta scene of the 70s – a tight batch of funk tracks with a heck of a lot of guitar. The set was produced by Tommy Stewart, of "Bump and Hustle" fame ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Split Decision Band —
Split Decision Band ... LP Now Again, Early 80s. New Copy ... $23.99 27.98
An overlooked treasure from Split Decision Band – a group whose one single issued back in the day has gone onto become a sought-after classic with funk and soul collectors! And yet besides that one famous single, these guys actually have a lot more to offer – an incredibly well-develope ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Numero, 1984. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99 23.98
An eerie bit of soul from the 80s scene in Newark – one that's got a special vibe that's all its own – partly due to a real love of echo from the producers! The set uses a fair bit of the electro elements you might know from 80s soul, especially the east coast underground type – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Burke Boys, 1987. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Malaco/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1985. New Copy ... $13.99
An obscure electro set from the Malaco family of labels – one recorded in Philly, not down in Jackson – with a vibe that's a nice mix of southern styles and more contemporary 80s grooves! Dr Dave has this surprisingly rich vocal style that steps along nicely over keyboards and electric ... read more CD
(Part of the Malaco Definitive Collection, The Truth Of Southern Soul Series!)
Def Jam, 1987. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Stax/Mobile Fidelity, 1972. Used ... $32.99
About as classic as you can get with the Staple Singers! The record was cut at that perfect moment when the group was forging an electric soul sound that would bring them high in the charts in the 70s – filled with all the righteousness of their gospel years, but also touched with elements ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & booklet.)
Epic/Soulmusic.com (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy 3CD ... $24.99
Mindblowing early work from The Staple Singers – six records that are quite different than their later fame on Stax Records during the 70s – and which have a vibe that's different too, yet equally powerful! There's a sublime mix of social politics and spiritual energy going on here ... read more CD
Staple Singers —
Pray On ... LP Epic, Mid 60s. Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Rootsy material recorded for Epic in the 60s, before the group went over to Stax and started cutting secular soul! These sides are much more in a traditional gospel quartet mode – but the group's powerful vocals and strongly soulful approach makes the tracks rock with the strength of some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Staple Singers —
Slippery People (club version, inst) ... 12-inch Private I, 1984. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
The Staple Singers doing a disco cover of a huge Talking Heads hit? You bet, and with a totally infectious 80s disco groove and their righteous soulful vocals adding a dose of authenticity to the track! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Portrait, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
The Staple Singers in a direction none would have guessed a decade before – a half-pop, half-arty approach to the dancefloor – served up in a surprisingly nice batch of jaunty tunes! The approach here mixes electric rhythms with the deeper soul vocals of the group – often putting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, hype sticker, and lightly bent corner.)
Curtom, 1975. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Probably the best record the Staple Singers ever cut during the 70s – as it makes a genius move by taking their rich vocal style and laying it over some excellent tracks written by Curtis Mayfield! The record's quite different than their usual Stax numbers, and has a Curtom groove that's hip ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, some wear, and some aging.)
Anti, 2017. New Copy ... $19.99 21.98
Another step forward for soul legend Mavis Staples – the singer who's found a whole new showcase for her talents by working with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy – as she does here in an album that's maybe the most seamless of any the pair have crafted together! Tweedy wrote most of the songs on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Anti, 2019. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
Mavis Staples follows up her strong run of recent solo albums by a live set that's maybe even rootsier than the studio material – recorded in London with a nicely small band – which gives the music a nice sort of bite, right from the start! Guitarist Rick Holmstrom is almost an equal ... read more CD
Also available Mavis Staples Live In London ... LP 19.99
Anti, 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99 21.98
Mavis Staples follows up her strong run of recent solo albums by a live set that's maybe even rootsier than the studio material – recorded in London with a nicely small band – which gives the music a nice sort of bite, right from the start! Guitarist Rick Holmstrom is almost an equal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mavis Staples Live In London ... CD 10.99
Chocolate City, 1982. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Starpoint's getting a bit loose and free with their fashions on the cover of this one – but the grooves themselves are tighter than ever! If anything, Starpoint seems to be a lot more confident than before – working in a mode that's completely free from late 70s trends, but which also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a large name in marker on both sides.)
Elektra, 1983. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A bit tighter and more conventional soul than earlier work by Starpoint, but still pretty darn great too – and great proof that the group were more on top of their bag than other funky combos of the type! Renee Diggs is strongly out front on vocals throughout – lending her sweet sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a large name in marker, some pen, and hype sticker. Labels have some pen.)
Elektra, 1985. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A catchy little cut from Starpoint – enough hooks to crossover nicely, but a groove that's right in keeping with their other 80s classics! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Pickwick, 1969. Very Good ... $5.99
Socking soul, and a key album in the career of Detroit powerhouse Edwin Starr – one that had him stepping forth with a proud, loud groove all the way through! Starr's work was always a bit harder than the regular Motown bag – no doubts because of his more indie soul roots – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
20th Century, 1978. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a 20th Century sleeve.)
Motown, 1974. Used ... $18.99
An excellent blacksploitation soundtrack – and every bit as funky as any of Willie Hutch's work for other Motown soundtracks at the time! Larry Mizell and Dennis Coffey help out on the instrumentation – giving the album an extra funky instrumental edge, one that takes it way past Edwin ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Midwest International/Everland (Austria), 1980. New Copy ... $14.99
The only full album from Starvue – a late 70s Chicago group who were part of that overlooked scene in the city once the bigger labels had moved on! In truth, if Starvue were working on the coasts, they could have been huge – as they've got a really sharp, focused approach to ensemble ... read more CD
Also available Upward Bound ... LP 22.99
Midwest International/Everland (Austria), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
The only full album from Starvue – a late 70s Chicago group who were part of that overlooked scene in the city once the bigger labels had moved on! In truth, if Starvue were working on the coasts, they could have been huge – as they've got a really sharp, focused approach to ensemble ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Upward Bound ... CD 14.99
Mega, 1987. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Warner, 1970s. Used ... $8.99
An interesting set of tracks that traces the roots of Candi Staton from a rough southern soul singer into a sophisticated diva whose transformation marked a similar path that was taken by many other artists from her generation. The 14 track compilation pulls together titles from Candi's albums on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Warner, 1979. Very Good ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Candi Staton —
Young Hearts Run Free ... LP Warner, 1976. Very Good+ ... $2.99
After first breaking into the soul business as a mellow southern-styled singer cut by Rick Hall in the classic Fame mode of Muscle Shoals, Candi made a wise move to the Hotlanta sound and hooked up with producer Dave Crawford for this runaway hit album from the mid 70s! The title cut – " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and edge wear.)
Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $16.99
A very cool 70s album from Dakota Staton – quite different than her earlier classics on Capitol Records, thanks to some great work on Hammond from Richard Groove Holmes! The organ adds in this quality of tone to the record that really seems to inspire Dakota, even on the ballads – ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Groove Merchant Mo' Groovy Collection!)
Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $16.99
Very hip work from Dakota Staton – one of her great early 70s albums for the Groove Merchant label! Backings here are by the band of Manny Albam – in a mode that's jazzy, but inflected with plenty of soul – and which has the same sort of rhythmic pulse that you'd find in Lou ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Groove Merchant Mo' Groovy Collection!)
Groove Merchant, 1973. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Very hip work from Dakota Staton – one of her great early 70s albums for the Groove Merchant label! Backings here are by the band of Manny Albam – in a mode that's jazzy, but inflected with plenty of soul – and which has the same sort of rhythmic pulse that you'd find in Lou ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Chess, 1960s/Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A great collection of Billy Stewart's work for Chess, mostly a greatest hits set as the title implies, and is filled with some of Stewart's best-remembered songs – like "Secret Love", "Summertime", "I Do Love You", "Sitting In The Park", "Fat ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
J Records, 2001. Near Mint- ... $1.99
