Soul — In Stock
Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
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Sire, Mid 60s/1976. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Nifty 2LP set that brings together a motherlode of the Impressions' best material from their ABC years – plus some of Jerry Butler's nice solo material for Mercury from the same time, and a few Curtis cuts from the early 70s. Too much to mention here, but titles include "Keep On ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some stains along the spine, small dents in front, and a small cutout notch.)
Pride, 1972. Near Mint- ... $14.99
We're not sure how much of this music was actually used in the crazy movie about a man with two heads from two races (white and black, natch – and starring Rosie Grier and Ray Miland), but it was produced by Michael Viner (then head of the hip Pride/MGM soul imprint), and includes two great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut out hole in one corner, but this is a nice copy overall.)
Quest/Varese, 1983. Used ... $9.99
Early crossover work as a solo act from James Ingram – and a set that features some stellar production from Quincy Jones! The album's one of the best of Q's pop-styled efforts of the time – and although it played big at the time, it's got a sound that's much better than we remember, ... read more CD
Grand Award, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Salsoul/Octave (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $13.99
Maybe the third great Philly studio group of the 70s – after MFSB and Salsoul Orchestra – a killer combo who provided backing grooves to plenty of great club tracks over the years – and who step out strongly here on their own debut album! Bunny Sigler helps give the album a sharp ... read more CD
Intruders —
Best Of The Intruders ... LP Philadelphia International/Legacy, New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A beautifully-done collection of work from The Intruders – a brilliant package that follows the group from early harmony days into some of their more sophisticated grooves for Philly International in the 70s! The Intruders have a sound that's unlike anyone else we can think of – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gamble, Late 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
Great compilation of some of the biggest and best tracks from the early days of this Philly soul group. Groovy East coast soul cuts, with a nice late 60s roots of Philly sound to them. 10 numbers in all: "Cowboys To Girls", "Me Tarzan, You Jane", "Love Is Like A Baseball ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has Light wear, a split top seam, partially split bottom and spine, and a lightly bent corner.)
Intruders —
Super Hits ... LP Gamble/Philadelphia International, Late 60s/1973. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
A seminal collection of work from this legendary Philly group – a set that brings together some of their best singles from the early days – all in a hip 70s package! Despite mid 70s issue of the album, most of the work here come from the group's late 60s start – and they ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with Nice Price sticker. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Nodlew/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 44.99
Landmark early work from the legendary Weldon Irvine – recorded way back when he was first coming to fame with Nina Simone, but done as an obscure indie effort for his tiny Nodlew label! The set's a wicked batch of keyboard-heavy funk – at a level that's similar to some of the best ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition 180 gram pressing!)
Sony/Mr Bongo (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
Heavy funk from a hip Japanese combo – one that features lots of drums and percussion from leader Akira Ishikawa, plus plenty of guitar, keyboards, and hard-riffing horns! Akira's taking most of his cues here from American funk of the early 70s – work by Incredible Bongo Band, BT ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
T Neck/Legacy, 1973. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
An amazing little album from the Isley Brothers – one in which the group manage to explore their growing love of the electric guitar, yet somehow sound even more soulful than before! The music is slinky and seductive, with a wonderful style that's never too overly funky – just laidback ... read more CD
Isley Brothers —
Go For Your Guns ... LP T Neck/Columbia, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
A funky album – but one that we love best for the mellow tracks! Sure, the Isleys could wear flashy suits and play some heavy guitar – but honestly, what we really love them for here are the laidback, loving tunes they do so well. The album includes 2 of their greatest ballad tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light surface wear and initials in pen.)
T Neck/Epic, 1975. New Copy ... $5.99 6.99
A great mix of heavy funk and sweeter ballads from the Isley Brothers – and a record that's filled with two-part tracks that really let them stretch out and groove! The tunes have a bit more bass and keyboards than before – an approach that's even more electric than Isley funk of a few ... read more CD
T Neck/BGO (UK), 1981/1982. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Two early 80s groovers from the Isleys – on one great CD! Inside You is a strong extension of the group's funky 70s style – moving into a more compressed mode that had been taking hold of the group's style over the past few albums, giving them a smoother finish, but one that actually ... read more CD
Isley Brothers —
Showdown ... LP T Neck, 1978. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
The Isley Brothers in prime 70s mode here – hitting a warm and wonderful blend of soul and funk throughout – always delivered with that sweet talent for smooth understatement that makes them so great! The costumes on the front cover may be freaky, but the grooves are nicely restrained ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Hoodoo (Spain), 1962. Used ... $11.99
Includes 15 bonus tracks. CD
Dego, 1988. Very Good ... $2.99
Cedar House, 1986. Very Good+ ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Caroline/RPM (UK), 1975/1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Two killers from Jabula – overlooked Afro soul albums from the 70s! The set mixes up the track list a bit, but still comprises both full albums from the group – the first of which is the self-titled Jabula. Jabula is South African soul, but recorded in the UK – coming across ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Wand/Ichiban, Mid 60s. Used ... $11.99
A great collection of their 60s duo material for Wand Records – 20 tracks in all! CD
(Out of print.)
Strand, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
An obscure set from the great singer Chuck Jackson – and a record that also features some instrumental tracks from the Lee Lovett Quartet! LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl and cover are nice!)
Capitol, 1985. Sealed ... $7.99
Freddie Jackson was certainly one of the biggest new soul stars of the 80s – and this debut LP is still a treasure! Freddie's got a skill that transcends his age – with an approach that's decidedly 80s, but classic enough to last for years and years. The songs on the record are all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker. Cover has a small cutout notch.)
Motown, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Michael's on lead vocals here – in a set of tracks that's all from the early 70s, when he was starting to break away from The Jackson Five, but was still mostly recording with them. 10 tracks in all: "Ben", "Got To Be There", "One Day In Your Life", "I ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing. Cover has a light stain on one corner, but looks great overall.)
Sony, 2011. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Michael Jackson, heard anew – presented here in a crackling sharp set of fresh mixes – all done for a traveling Cirque Du Soleil performance – but more than great enough on its own! The tunes here are all classics from Jackson's years at Sony/Columbia – but they're really ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Epic, 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 20.98
Arguably the last true moment of genius in Michael Jackson's career – a record that sold a bazillion copies around the world – and for plenty good reason! Michael's still working here with Quincy Jones – in territory that steps nicely from the Off The Wall groove, into territory ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Thriller ... LP 29.99
Epic, 1982. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
Arguably the last true moment of genius in Michael Jackson's career – a record that sold a bazillion copies around the world – and for plenty good reason! Michael's still working here with Quincy Jones – in territory that steps nicely from the Off The Wall groove, into territory ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Thriller ... LP 19.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Michael Jackson —
Thriller (25th Anniversary standard CD & DVD edition) ... CD Epic, 1982. Used CD & DVD ... $6.99
An expanded version of Thriller – arguably the last true moment of genius in Michael Jackson's career – a record that sold a bazillion copies around the world – and for plenty good reason! Michael's still working here with Quincy Jones – in territory that steps nicely from ... read more CD
(Tray card has a small stain in one corner – very minor.)
Epic, 1982. Very Good+ ... $8.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Epic, 1987. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Michael Jackson —
Xscape ... CD Epic, 2014. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Some of the best work we've heard from Michael Jackson in years – even though the set brings together lost recordings from the many years of Michael's career! The range of sounds here is really wonderful, and the performances are surprisingly great – moments that somehow never found ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Motown, 1971. Used ... $7.99
18 nice tracks including "I Want You Back", "ABC", "I'll Be There", "The Love You Save", "Mama's Pearl", "Never Can Say Goodbye", "Maybe Tomorrow", "Lookin' Through Windows", "Dancing Machine", "Got To Be ... read more CD
(BMG Club pressing.)
Desco/Sam Lung, 1994. Used ... $19.99
A deep funk classic from the early years – an album recorded in the mid 90s, back when few current funk groups were doing their thing – and originally released as the "fake" soundtrack to a 70s Hong Kong film! The actual music is by Mike Jackson & The Soul Providers ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Spring, 1970s/Early 80s. Very Good ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Spring, 1983. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Jive, 1986. Used ... $9.99
Sweet 80s groove from Millie Jackson – a set that's got a very different vibe than her famous southern soul work of the 70s – but one that still has the singer very much at the top of her game! The backgrounds are a bit more electric than before – especially the rhythms – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kent (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Classic country soul from Millie Jackson – plus a brand new song as well – all served up in a set that shows yet another side of this legendary singer! Millie's known both for her weepy sad songs of the early years, and her bitchy blues of later ones – but during the 70s, she ... read more CD
Spring, 1979. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A bit of a disco effort from Millie, given the time, but also a record that still has plenty of nice soul touches – thanks to Brad Shapiro, Millie's longtime partner at the production helm! The album features a great 2 parter with a nice monologue, entitled "What Went Wrong Last Night ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Walter Jackson —
Feeling Good ... LP Chi Sound, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
The first of six "comeback" albums that this great Chicago soul singer cut during his second wave of recording during the late 70s! Walter had originally done some amazing work with the great Carl Davis at the Okeh label during the mid 60s – and this album marks a return to their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, some edge wear, small sticker remnants, and some clear tape on the spine.)
Walter Jackson —
Feelings – Golden Classics Of The 70s ... CD Chi Sound/Collectables, Mid/Late 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
Chi Sound, 1976. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Chi Sound/United Artists, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Sophisticated soul from the great Walter Jackson – one of the best voices ever to come out of the Chicago soul scene, and a wonderful interpreter of just about any material! The record's got some wonderful arrangements by Riley Hampton – who worked with Jackson on his earlier sessions ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Big Chance, 1972. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
A great funky set from Willis Jackson – recorded in conjunction with the same sessions that yielded the classic Harlem Underground album! The record features Willis working with Paul Winley – blowing soulful riffs over backing by a group that includes organ, guitar, and added horns, on ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(In a very cool Japanese-styled, LP-like cardboard sleeve cover!)
Jackson 5 —
Anthology ... CD Motown, Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... $12.99
A stunning set – featuring just about all the best stuff you'd ever want by the young Jacksons! Titles include "I Found That Girl", "Got To Be There", "Goin Back To Indiana", "I Want You Back", "ABC", "Dancing Machine", "I Am ... read more CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Jackson 5 —
Dancing Machine/Motown, 1974/1975. Used ... Just Sold Out!
2 Jackson 5 classics on one CD! Dancing Machine contains some excellent later work by the Jacksons, featuring a shift from their earlier pop material, into a great style that was a bit more baroque, and which yielded some very nice moments. The album includes the funky pre-disco "Dancing ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Jackson 5 —
Goin' Back To Indiana/Motown, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
2 of the Jackson 5's lesser-selling albums – but both pretty darn great! Goin Back To Indiana is the original soundtrack to the group's TV special – and it's got some excellent numbers, plus a few odd tracks that are very nice. Bill Cosby, Rosey Grier, and Tommy Smothers all make a ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Jackson 5 —
Third Album/Motown, 1970/1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
2 more Jackson 5 classics – plus bonus tracks! Third Album is (of course) the group's third album, and the boys are still hitting strong and staying long, with the same power as their first two records! The record includes their sweet, sweet rendition of "I'll Be There", plus the ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Tiger Lily/Mr Bongo (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.98
An amazing bit of soul – and one of the rarest funk records of the 70s! This masterpiece was recorded by The Jackson Sisters, a semi-gospelly soul group that has a sound that's a bit like The Voices of East Harlem, but that's a lot harder, and that has a deeper soul sound overall! At times, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jacksons —
Live ... LP Epic, 1981. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $25.99 26.98
A great mix of the talents of Michael Jackson and his famous brothers – and a set that's probably got an equal weight on the focus of both! There's a fair bit of Off The Wall-era Michael that informs this set – the kind of upbeat, grooving tracks that made that record so great – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(40th Anniversary Edition!)
Epic, 1980. Used ... $5.99
One of Michael Jackson's last albums with his famous brothers – a record that was cut in between the two Quincy Jones albums (Off The Wall and Thriller) that would catapult him to megastardom! This set is still an all-Jacksons affair – produced and written by the whole group, and put ... read more CD
(Still sealed with a small cutout hole through case and barcode.)
So So Def, 1999. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Promo sampler off "JE Heartbreak". Tracks include "Heartbreak", "Let's Get Married", "Promise", "True Man", "He Can't Love U", "Healing", and "Lace You". LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo.)
Jaheim —
Just In Case (radio edit, album version, acapella, inst, dub edit) ... 12-inch Warner, 2001. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Jam & Lewis —
Jam & Lewis Vol 1 ... CD BMG, 2021. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have helped out countless soul artists over the decades – real superproducers who emerged in the 80s to help the music find a whole new direction – stepping out here for the first time ever as artists on their own! Back in the day, Jam and Lewis added plenty ... read more CD
Elmore James —
Elmore James & His Broomdusters – The Classic Early Recordings 1951 to 1956 (3CD Set) ... CD Ace (UK), Early 50s. New Copy 3 CDs ... $16.99 24.99
A massive 3CD look at the key early years of Elmore James – a package that's overflowing with great work by one of the greatest blues guitarists of the 50s! The set starts way back at James' roots in Mississippi, with some sweetly rough-edged recordings that still sparkle with incredible ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Chess, 1950s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great entry in the Chess Heritage Series at the end of the 60s – one that features rare 50s Chicago recordings by Elmore James, plus some even more obscure sides by lesser-known singer John Brim! James' style is well known, and well-executed here – rough and raw, but with a good ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Etta James —
Come A Little Closer ... LP Chess, 1974. Very Good ... $18.99
An excellent set of messed-up funky soul from Etta James – one of her killer early 70s sides for Chess! The album mixes together bluesy tracks and straight ahead soul – in a hip, bad-walking style that nicely updates Etta's older style for the 70s. The set includes a great funky cut ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
BMG, Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 19.98
Etta James on stage at the Montreux jazz festival – mostly captured in a lean, live setting that recalls some of her club work of previous decades, but with some of the more blues-based modes that Etta was bringing to her studio records in later years! A number of the tracks here are ... read more CD
Chess, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Raw and raunchy R&B by Etta James – cut during her prime years at Chess. 14 tracks in all, including "Tell Mama", "Something's Got A Hold On Me", "Pushover", "Only Time Will Tell", "Stop The Wedding", "Security", "I'd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Cover has name in marker, minimal wear, and light aging.)
Argo/Elemental (Spain), Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Queen of Soul is right! Heck, on these early albums, Etta practically invented soul – or at least invented a deep soul style of singing that would be taken up by countless other female singers during the 60s, but rarely matched with this kind of brilliance. Straight up beautiful stuff! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo/Kent (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Queen of Soul is right! Heck, on these early albums, Etta practically invented soul – or at least invented a deep soul style of singing that would be taken up by countless other female singers during the 60s, but rarely matched with this kind of brilliance. Straight up beautiful stuff! The ... read more CD
Chess/Kent (UK), 1960s/1970s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
A far-reaching set of hard-to-find 60s & 70s recordings by the great Etta James for Chess/Cadet – ranging from vibrant funk to slow cooking R&B, stripped down brassy blues and string accented jazzy numbers – diverse stuff held together by all around impeccable craft and the flat ... read more CD
Atco, 1968. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Jimmy James and his Vagabonds were a UK group, but they scored nicely in the US with this classic Atlantic side, which was licensed from Pye UK. The record includes their own big hit "Come To Me Softly", plus a number of other soul covers – like "I'm Just A Fool For You ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple and tan label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, a split top seam, and light surface wear.)
Atco, 1967. Very Good ... $24.99
Although they were a UK soul act, Jimmy James and The Vagabonds were a perfect match for the Atlantic soul stable of the 60s. The group had a smooth group style that was partly uptown, partly northern soul – as clearly illustrated in this album, which is divided up into a "mood red: you ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original white label promo! Vinyl has some light surface marks from the old paper sleeve, but is great overall.)
Motown, 1978. New Copy ... $5.99 6.98
Rick James' first LP for Motown subsidiary Gordy – an effort that was to provide the blueprint for his later success! James' trademark pop bass funk style is fully formed on this one already, and though we may once have thought little of the slick production and style, looking back this ... read more CD
Rick James —
Glow ... LP Gordy, 1985. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Rick James hits a smoother sort of style here – one that's almost a compressed take on the mainstream version of funk first crafted on his earlier records, fused into a more radio-friendly approach for the Prince generation! The sound's actually not that bad – and the record has an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner and edge wear.)
Salsoul/Past Due, 1982. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $14.99
A jamming little project from dancefloor maestro Richie Weeks – early 80s club tracks, done with a sweetly soulful approach! The music's still as heavy on the bass as other Salsoul work from the time, but there's a warmer approach to the vocals overall – a style that's as concerned ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, 1978. Very Good ... $3.99
Classic fusiony jazzy soulful vocals from Al, with the bright kind of LA groove that brought Al into millions of living rooms during the 70s. Tracks include "I'm Home", "Brite & Sunny Babe", "Fly", "I Do", "Thinkin' About It Too", and his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Warner, 1983. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A massive set from Al Jarreau – a set that gave the singer one of his smoothest hits of all time, yet still kept him very firmly in the sort of sophisticated territory that set him apart from most of his contemporaries! The sound here is often a lot more understated than you'd expect – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a name in marker.)
Warner, 1980. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Titles include "Distracted", "Never Givin Up", "Gimme What You Got", "Love Is Real", "Alonzo", "Spain", and "Change Your Mind". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover looks great, save for a thin strip of adhesive residue on the bottom seam.)
People/Get On Down, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $15.99 24.98
An oft-overlooked gem from the JBs – their last album for People Records, and a stone funk classic that's every bit as essential as the others! The band is still in fine fine form – with none of the fast-funk or proto-disco of some later recordings – and they're working here in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful pressing – heavy tip-on cover, with a nice 22" square poster! Please Note – these copies have a slightly dinged corner from shipping.)
People, 1972. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The classic first album by The JBs – James Brown's Fred Wesley-led backing band, and the force behind most of his greatest records of the early 70s! The band are incredible at this point – sharper, harder, and funkier than just about any other combo around – and that includes all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Scorpio reissue.)
Polydor, Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $11.99 29.98
A killer 2CD set of funky grooves by one of the best backing bands ever! The JBs were James Brown's legendary combo during his monster funk years of the early 70s – and this well-selected compilation brings together 30 rare tracks from their best years! The set's got a great set of notes ... read more CD
Polydor (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $13.99
One of the most fantastic albums by the JBs – a masterpiece of funky jamming, tight instrumentation, and that free yet tight style of the James Brown 70s years! The tracks are longer than on some of the earlier singles – especially the 8 minute jammer "(It's Not The Express) It's ... read more CD
(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
JBs —
Lost Album ... CD People/Hip-O Select, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Pinch us, we're dreaming – a lost album from The JBs! The set's a treasure for any fans of the funky James Brown sound of the early 70s – and it features material originally recorded for release as the first full length album by The JBs in 1972 – but never issued at the time! A ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Now Again, 1970. New Copy ... $12.99 15.98
A fantastic slice of lost work from the legendary JBs – including the track that first got Bootsy Collins and company the job as James Brown's backing band! The set leads off with that gem of a groove – the fast funky "More Mess On My Thing" – a tune that's got the sort ... read more CD
Now Again, 1970. New Copy ... $12.99 15.98
A stunner of a record – the first-ever album by The JBs, never issued back in the day – and lost for years until it recently resurfaced on a test pressing! The set features a leaner, more stripped-down version of the group – one that features Bootsy Collins on bass, and which ... read more CD
Parachute, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has an X in marker.)
Jasmine (UK), 1950s/Early 60s. New Copy 2CD ... $13.99
A huge collection of work from the overlooked Gus Jenkins – one of a number of blues musicians who started in the south, then moved out to the west coast during the postwar years – and found a way to change his older style into a great mix of jump blues and raw R&B! Jenkins both ... read more CD
Genobia Jeter —
Heaven – Where The Righteous Shall See God ... LP Savoy, 1979. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Gospel Friend (Germany), Mid 50s. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
An essential collection of rare material by this important female gospel trio of the 50s – a group who's not only known for bringing a style to the music that was ever bit as great as male group gospel of the pre-soul years – but who also are the initial early home to later soul ... (Gospel, Soul) read more CD
A&M/PTG (Netherlands), 1985. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
Solid 80s grooving soul from Howard Johnson – a singer who'd worked often with other, bigger artists – but who only cut a handful of albums under his own name. The set's got a lot of production help from Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, who make their presence known in the record's ... read more CD
JJ Johnson, Joe Simon, Millie Jackson —
Cleopatra Jones – Original Soundtrack ... LP Spring/Warner, 1973. Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of the best of the blacksploitation scores of the early 70s – a masterpiece of music that we rate every bit as high as Shaft or Superfly – maybe even higher! The music here is incredible – a surprising funky turn for JJ Johnson, who most folks know for his straighter jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Phono/Everland (Austria), 1981. New Copy ... $14.99
A tremendous little record from LV Johnson – an obscure indie soul effort from the early 80s, but one that's recorded with a really great sound overall! The production is quite professional – full backings done with help from Chicago arrangers Willie Henderson, Floyd Morris, and Sonny ... read more CD
Zig Zag/Boogie Times (France), 1983. New Copy ... $7.99
A sweet bit of soul from the Italian scene of the early 80s – one that has a sound that's right up there with the best American boogie of the time! The album's got a really solid burning 80s groove approach – heavy on the bass, nice snapping drum beats, and lots of "wheeet" ... read more CD
Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers —
Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers ... CD Stax/BGP (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
A smoking funky set from early 70s Stax Records – the only album we've ever seen from Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers, and a stone cooker all the way through! The sound is hard and heavy on most numbers – with loads of funky 45-styled riffs – and the core group is a nicely ... read more CD
Syl Johnson —
Complete Mythology (6LPs & 4CDs box set) ... LP Numero, Late 50s/1960s/1970s. New Copy 6LPs/4CDs ... $68.99 79.98
A really really amazing package – the full story of the early years of Syl Johnson – one of the funkiest soul singers to ever come from Chicago! Syl's music has become the stuff of legend over the years – initially collected in rare funky 45s and two even rarer albums – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hi Records/London, 1974. Sealed ... $59.99
The great Syl Johnson – doing his thing for Hi Records on a record that's more shiny diamond than it is rough – his second album for the label and a truly underappreciated gem from the Chi soul great! Diamond In The Rough is a much sweeter set of tunes than Syl's Chicago work on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap is lightly aged and shopworn, with a tear in back. Cover has a cut corner.)
Twinight/Numero, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99 19.99
The funkiest album that Syl Johnson ever recorded – filled with short, tight cuts that play more like a stack of funky 45s than the standard soul album of the time! The record draws from the great run of singles that Syl cut for Twinight Records at the end of the 60s – some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful reissue – with great vinyl, and a very heavy cover!)
Erect/Boardwalk, 1982. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A bit of a comeback for Chicago soul legend Syl Johnson – a set initially recorded for the smaller indie Erect, but picked up for bigger distribution by Boardwalk thanks to a catchy title hit! The sound here is quite different from Syl's Twinight or Hi Records years – still a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Hi Records, 1979. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Not the raw Willie Mitchell produced Syl we love, but still a respectable enough southern soul single. On side a Syl runs down a nine minute medley of Otis Redding numbers, including "Respect", "Snatch A Little Love", "I Can't Turn You Loose", "Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa" ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Cream Disco sleeve.)
P-Vine (Japan), 2003. Used ... $29.99
A sweet compilation with some nice later recordings from the 80s and 90s. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99
A spectacular soul album from Holland – but one that's got a much more American groove than some other overseas records of its type! The cuts all feel as if they could have been lifted from indie sides of the east coast scene of the early 70s – and Billy shines beautifully both on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(50th Anniversary edition – individually numbered limited edition of 1000 – on heavyweight yellow vinyl!)
LaFace, 2000. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a LaFace sleeve.)
Jive, 1990. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Capitol, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A later effort from 60s soul singer Gloria Jones – one recorded in England, with a sweeping sophisticated feel! Arrangements are by producer Richard Jones, as well as dancefloor maestro Paul Riser – who helps give the record a similar groove to some of his other great 70s work from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s UK pressing.)
Turbo, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $44.99
A rare Turbo set issued after the untimely early passing of Linda Jones – a hell of a great deep soul singer – with tracks that include "I Do", "When Hurt Comes Back", "Fugitive From Love", "Things I've Been Through", and "I'm So Glad I Found ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has one small mark, but this is a great copy overall!)
Quincy Jones —
Dude ... LP A&M, 1981. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
A super-huge album from Quincy Jones – a record that's almost like Quincy's trying to show the whole younger generation that an older master like himself can still deliver the goods! The set was delivered right after Quincy helped out Michael Jackson on Off The Wall – and while it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(40th Anniversary pressing!)
