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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Givens Family —
Someway Somehow (short voc, long voc, inst) ... 12-inch 
PJ, 1986. Sealed ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed, with a cutout hole.)
JDC, 1978. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
A classic bit of Hollywood disco – featuring Taka Boom on lead vocals, and a compressed groove that's very much in the Prelude Records vein. Arrangements are by Jim Callon & David Edward – and the real showpiece of the album is the side-long "Disco Concerto" – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing, still sealed with a cut corner and hype sticker under the shrink.)
Night Train International, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $9.99
Fasaan (Denmark), 2014. Near Mint- ... $43.99
Motown (Japan), 1992. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
A classic James Brown sample starts the groove on this early 90s set – and really stakes the pace for the rest of the funky soul to follow! The Good Girls do a great job of moving between new jack rhythms and some even more expansive modes on the set – including some of those great ... read more CD
P-Vine (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $30.99 39.99
A rare session from indie soul legend Penny Goodwin – a previously unissued live performance from 1974, featuring small combo backing in a sweet and jazzy mode! Penny's got a voice that's instantly recognizable – a bit raspy, in the mode of Esther Phillips – but cooler and more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl – great Japanese pressing, with obi!)
MoWest, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
An obscure later album from Lesley Gore – and a set that's far more mature and adult than you might know from her 60s girl pop hits! The album's cut for Motown's MoWest subsidiary, and has the same hip style as other albums on the label at the time – kind of a California ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing SWX-6006. Includes insert. Textured cover has clear tape on two corners, but looks great overall.)
Nashboro, 1979. Very Good ... $6.99
Fantastic falsetto soul! This is the last album that the Gospel Keynotes cut with singer Paul Beasley – and each track features Beasley's remarkable falsetto voice singing some incredible material. The album's a gospel one, sure – but it's got a sparkle that's like the best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the top seam, light surface wear.)
Ace/Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
A dozen previously-unreleased tracks from the great James Govan – presented here with work from some of his rare singles from Fame Records! All the music was recorded at Muscle Shoals when the scene was at its height – headed up by production whiz Rick Hall, and backed by the great ... read more CD
Warner, 1981. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A classic set of ballads and mellow soul numbers from Larry Graham – quite a change from some of his funkier work, and a nice step forward in his growth as a singer! Larry's voice is deep and round on most tunes – a classic baritone approach that almost goes back to jazz vocalists of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the fan club offer inner sleeve!)
Unicorn, Early 80s. Sealed (pic cover)... $6.99
Titles include "Sparks And Dreams", "Critiques", "You Used To Be So Pure", "Can't You Take It Standing Up?", and "Blind Men Go Flying". LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cut corner.)
Warner, 1975. Near Mint- ... $8.99
One of the high points of Larry Graham's career – a hard-jamming set of guitar-based funk that forever put Graham Central Station on the map! There's a virtuosity to the record that's really stunning – bass, guitar, and drums all dropping into place magically alongside one another ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Warner, 1977. Near Mint- ... $6.99 8.99
Larry Graham's still burning strong here – resisting the temptation to go disco that you might guess from the "dance" in the title, and if anything, pulling up the bass-heavy funk even more! The set's got a super-tight feel that's kind of a distillation of the successful Graham ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a mild corner bump, & a small, thin stain on the bottom.)
Butterfly, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
An overlooked gem from the late 70s disco years – a unique side project of the Canadian team who gave the world the THP Orchestra, but one that's done with a bit more Euro style overall! The grooves are full and sweeping right from the start – not as cold as the sounds coming from some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Motown, 1970s. Used ... $2.99
Includes the songs "Tired Of Being Alone", "Call Me (Come Back Home)", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Here I Am (Come And Take Me)", "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart", "Let's Stay Together", "I Can't Get Next To You", "You ... read more CD
Hi Records/Fat Possum, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 22.99
Al Green's first major album, and a killer batch of Memphis soul tracks with a sound that's a bit rawer than later years. The formula for the hits is firmly in place – and Al's beautiful voice is swept up wonderfully in very sympathetic production by the great Willie Mitchell. Although ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
House Party, 1975. Very Good+ ... $6.99
What can we say? Most of the biggest hits, and many of the very best tracks cut in the prime of Al Green's career – which is to say some of the very best Memphis soul ever recorded! Includes 5 tracks. LP, Vinyl record album
(Unofficial pressing in a House Party sleeve. Labels say "greatist hits".)
Hi Records, 1973. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Al Green, 1973 – what could be better? The king of Memphis soul is at the height of his powers here – working in a setting that yielded less chart hits than some of his other albums for Hi Records, but which is still as sublime as the rest – thanks to an undeniable studio magic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Call Me (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP 25.99(Original pressing with Mastercraft etch. Includes Hi inner sleeve.)
Hi Records/Fat Possum, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 29.99
Al Green, 1973 – what could be better? The king of Memphis soul is at the height of his powers here – working in a setting that yielded less chart hits than some of his other albums for Hi Records, but which is still as sublime as the rest – thanks to an undeniable studio magic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Call Me ... LP 29.99(Indie exclusive "Tiger's Eye" (mixed orange & brown) vinyl!)
Hi Records, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 26.99
Al Green explores your mind – then moves onto your heart, your soul, and everything in between! The album's a classic in the best Hi Records tradition – and features Al moving into a style that's even more spiritual than before – serving up the sublime tracks "Take Me To The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hi Records, 1976. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Hi Records perfection from the mighty Al Green – slightly later than some of his key early hits, but a record that shows Green still taking fire on all burners! Production is by the team of Al and Willie Mitchell – in a mode that's slightly fuller and more updated than before, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear, a cutout hole, and some sticker residue on the front.)
Hi Records/Fat Possum, 1972. New Copy ... $8.99 13.99
Warm wonderfulness from the great Al Green – a record that may have a pale-looking cover, but a set that's one of Green's most deeply soulful albums ever! There's a grace and a glow to the set right from the very first note – that really unique presentation and performance that makes ... read more CD
Also available I'm Still In Love With You (Right Stuff pressing) ... CD 4.99
Hi Records/Right Stuff, 1972. Used ... $4.99
Warm wonderfulness from the great Al Green – a record that may have a pale-looking cover, but a set that's one of Green's most deeply soulful albums ever! There's a grace and a glow to the set right from the very first note – that really unique presentation and performance that makes ... read more CD
Also available I'm Still In Love With You ... CD 8.99(1993 Right Stuff pressing.)
Hi Records, 1972. Very Good ... $29.99
A damn great bit of work from the legendary Al Green – maybe one of his best records ever – and in fact, maybe one of greatest soul albums of all time! The set's got a style that's really genre-defining – not the previous southern soul of a few years before, but also not the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Original Hi pressing. Cover has a cut corner, but is nice otherwise!)
Let's Stay Together (180 gram pressing) ... LP 16.99
Let's Stay Together (Right Stuff pressing) ... CD 5.99
Hi Records/Fat Possum, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 22.99
A damn great bit of work from the legendary Al Green – maybe one of his best records ever – and in fact, maybe one of greatest soul albums of all time! The set's got a style that's really genre-defining – not the previous southern soul of a few years before, but also not the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Let's Stay Together ... LP 29.99
Let's Stay Together (Right Stuff pressing) ... CD 5.99
Hi Records/Right Stuff, 1972. Used ... $5.99
A damn great bit of work from the legendary Al Green – maybe one of his best records ever – and in fact, maybe one of greatest soul albums of all time! The set's got a style that's really genre-defining – not the previous southern soul of a few years before, but also not the ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print.)
Let's Stay Together ... LP 29.99
Let's Stay Together (180 gram pressing) ... LP 16.99
Garland Green —
Gospel Rap/Love LA Music, 1980. Sealed ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
RCA/Expansion (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $4.99 16.99
An overlooked late 70s moment from the great Garland Green – a set that's quite different than his earlier Chicago soul – thanks to production from Leon Haywood in a sweet west coast mode! The record's got an easygoing vibe that really fits the cover – a mix of mellow and ... read more CD
Tomato, 1970. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Dick Gregory at his most righteous – recorded live at the Bronx Community College, and speaking on topics that include The Black Panthers, the Chicago 7, Black Power, Money, Patriots, Riots, and "Checking Out Whites". Less funky than political – which actually makes it a lot ... (Comedy, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear and some edge wear.)
Colpix, 1961. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Dick Gregory raps it proud and loud – in a set of recordings that features one side recorded on the east coast, and one on the west! Gregory's still very much a comedian at this point in his career, but already his work is peppered strongly with political elements – the kind of ... (Comedy, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono gold label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Colpix, 1961. Very Good ... $5.99
Sharp-edged wit from a young Dick Gregory – and the kind of record that easily set the standard for countless comics to come! The tracks here are mostly free-form – still structured into a few routines, but also pretty easygoing and open – with more of the openly rapping sort of ... (Comedy, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label pressing with deep groove.)
Trojan/Be With (UK), 1974. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $36.99 39.99
Fantastic work from Marcia Griffiths – the Jamaican singer who first rose to fame in the duo of Bob & Marcia – but who already sounds very much her own woman on this classic set from the 70s! The groove is as much funky soul as it is reggae – in fact maybe more the former ... (Reggae, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic/Get On Down, 1995. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $28.99 31.98
The only album ever from Groove Theory – but the set that introduced the world to Amel Larrieux – whose vocal talents alone are worth the price of admission! The feel here is a bit more mainstream soul than some of Amel's later work – but given the mid 90s date of release, the ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Da'N Records/Mad About Records (Portugal), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 39.99
NSI stands for "new sounds from the islands" – and that's definitely what you'll get here from this combo who serve up a fantastic blend of Antilles rhythms and contemporary club funk – all very much in the best spirit of the early zouk movement at the time! There's lots of ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Group With No Name —
Moon Over Brooklyn (promo cover) ... LP Casablanca, 1976. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo in the promo cover, with light wear and waviness from moisture.)
Motown/Universal (Japan), 1986. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
Their name might seem a bit strange, but then you realize that Guinn is the last name of most of the members of the group – a really wonderful family act from the Philly scene of the 80s, and one who cut this gem of a record for Motown! The record's got a richness that moves past most other ... read more CD
MCA/Zebra, 1988. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Sonorama (Germany), 1972. New Copy ... $7.99 18.99
A really unique little album – a righteous blend of funky jazz, vocal chorus, and soulful leads – recorded in the German scene of the early 70s! The group features a number of key players from the MPS side of the funky jazz spectrum – and the record feels like some of the best ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Polydor/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1986. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
A stone classic from the great Gwen Guthrie – a singer who forged some brilliant vocals in the backdrop of other folks' soul sessions – then really exploded forth as a star on her own, with a handful of key albums in the early 80s! This cooker really shows off Guthrie's ear for the ... read more CD
Island/PTG (Netherlands), 1983. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
Early work from Gwen Guthrie – produced by Sly & Robbie, but with a sweet modern soul sound that's got a lot less of their influence than you'd guess! The sound is much more New York than Jamaica – and that's probably due to some great instrumental backing on keyboards by the likes ... read more CD
Diagram/Mono Jazz (Italy), 1974. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
A really cool set from the Italian scene of the 70s – one that features very hip vocals from the great Shirley Bunnie Foy, set to lean instrumentation that makes the whole thing nicely different than just a standard jazz vocal session! Shirley plays percussion next to her vocals, and the set ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Also available Way-O ... LP 23.99
Diagram/Mono Jazz (Italy), 1974. New Copy ... $23.99 28.99
A really cool set from the Italian scene of the 70s – one that features very hip vocals from the great Shirley Bunnie Foy, set to lean instrumentation that makes the whole thing nicely different than just a standard jazz vocal session! Shirley plays percussion next to her vocals, and the set ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Way-O ... CD 16.99
Capitol (Japan), 1988. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Percolating beats really push the vocals nicely on this debut set from The Gyrls – with a style that's a bit new jack, but which also echoes some of the more familiar mainstream R&B modes from a few years before! Terri Robinson handles most of the lead vocals, Kyle West produced and ... read more CD
Silas/Universal (Japan), 1993. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
Arron Hall first served up some fantastic vocals in the group Guy, and here he steps out as a solo act on his own – turning out a wonderful debut that's full of all sorts of well-produced cuts that work together wonderfully as a whole! The set's one of those R&B records that was produced ... read more CD
Light, 1975. Very Good+ ... $3.99 5.99
Soulful gospel, with help from The Crusaders on backing – in a lineup that includes Joe Sample on keyboards, Wilton Felder on bass, David T Walker on guitar, George Bohanon on trombone, and Ernie Watts on alto! LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1984. Sealed ... $9.99
RCA (Japan), 1975. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $18.99
Great early work from this duo – and you'd be hard pressed to argue that "Sara Smile" is less than deserving of its huge hit status for the group, and the track remains a regular in dusty stepper's set rotations here in Chicago! Beyond that the album's as well-crafted a bit of ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Japanese pressing with obi and insert – RPL 7521. Cover and insert have some light aging.)
RCA, 1970s/Early 80s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Monument, 1976. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A great bit of rare funky soul – recorded by the family of Roy Hamilton shortly after his death. The sound here is kind of a slick take on southern funk – almost in the mode of the Jackson Sisters' singles, but tighter and more compressed. Arrangements on the record were handled by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and aging.)
Milestone/BGP (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Columbia/PTG (Netherlands), 1981. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
A great little soul album from Herbie Hancock – but one that's often lost in the valleys between his bigger hits of the time! The record was cut in the space right before Herbie's big "Rockit" success – and it's a sweet bit of funky fusion that has a good dose of R&B in ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Warner/Wounded Bird, 1974. New Copy ... $6.99 11.98
Seminal sides from Herbie Hancock – amazing material recorded for Warner Brothers in the years between his time at Blue Note and his big fame at Columbia Records – all sides that definitely show Hancock as one mighty righteous cat! Herbie's really stretching past his more conventional ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Dala, 2023. New Copy Gatefold ... $22.99 26.99
Bobby Harden's got a great way of putting over a tune – he's not a soul singer out to top James Brown, or try to leap into the fray with a real funky frenzy – and instead, he approaches the material with the laidback confidence of some of our southern soul favorites from years past ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Paul Winley/Traffic, 1976/1996. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
A legendary album – and for good reason too – a set that's as mysterious as it is funky, and a record that's stayed at the top of our crates for years! The album features a really unusual collective of musicians, pulled together under the guidance of producer Paul Winley – a ... read more CD
(In a very cool Japanese-styled, LP-like cardboard sleeve cover!)
Slim Harpo —
Best Of Slim Harpo ... CD Excello/Rhino, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $6.99
Sansu/Soulgramma (Italy), Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 29.99
A beautiful collection of early Sansu Records material from Betty Harris – a fantastic funky female singer from New Orleans – and one who rose up in the same generation as greats like Lee Dorsey and Ernie K Doe! And like some of her best Crescent City contemporaries, Betty gets key ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Damon Harris —
Damon ... LP WMOT/Fantasy, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Smooth Philly Soul from Damon Harris – ex-singer for both the Temptations and Impact, working here in that smooth late 70s mode that was showing up on a lot of the WMOT Productions projects – a rich groove that has help from members of the Ingram Family, and backing vocals arranged by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the edges.)
Atlantic, 1975. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of the best 70s mellow soul talents at Atlantic Records – sounding completely sublime here in a full set of Philly arrangements! The set was recorded at Sigma Sound – and is a great reminder that even during the disco years, the studio was still a great place to cut a heartbreaking ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
P-Vine (Japan), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 36.99
A gem of a smooth soul album – completely rare in the original, and a completely honest soul testament from singer/songwriter Michael Orr and Chris Harris! The record's got a sound that reminds us of a lot of the tracks you'll hear on the Modern Soul comps on the Goldmine label – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Impulse, 1966. Used ... $1.99
An excellent batch of rare material by vocalist Johnny Hartman, and a very strong set of tracks that shows a side of his work that's often ignored! Usually, Hartman gets cited for his slow, moody, syrupy sound – such as that which he used in his classic recordings with Coltrane. However, we ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(1995 digipak version.)
Westbound (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Fantastic solo work from Fuzzy Haskins – a key early member of the George Clinton P-Funk empire – breaking out here on his own with a fresh new take on the Parliafunkadelicment groove! The work here is pulled from two albums and other recordings (some unissued) that Fuzzy did for the ... read more CD
Telephone Explosion (Netherlands), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $38.99 44.99
A really cool collection of cuts with an unlikely history – as most of these numbers originally came out on dance instruction records, but stand alone very nicely on their own! Frank Hatchett's records were issued in small amounts to an equally small and focused audience – but as with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $28.99 33.99
Pure genius from Donny Hathaway – a 70s soul giant who burned brightly for just a few years, then was taken away from us all too soon! In our book, Donny is every bit a giant of the decade as Marvin Gaye or Curtis Mayfield – and you'll hear work here that easily matches the best of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stormy Forest, 1971. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A really seminal set from the legendary Richie Havens – one that perfectly illustrates his famous blend of folk, rock, and soul – on a set of tunes that have continued to inspire listeners for many years to come! The record's a great bridge between the 60s and 70s – showing some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Richie Havens —
Collection ... CD Ryko, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, still in the original green tinted case!)
Elektra, 1980. Very Good+ ... $6.99
An overlooked later set from the great Richie Havens – a record from a time when Havens was really finding a great way to move his sound forward, even though the rest of the world wasn't always paying attention to his work! Those legendary vocals are still very much in place – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Douglas, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
For some reason, we find that we like the Richie Havens albums on Douglas the best – possibly because they're reputedly earlier sides augmented a bit with some trippy post-Woodstock arrangements that made them a better sell for the 70s. Richie's core vocals and guitar sound great – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Silver label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, minimal wear.)
Stormy Forest, 1972. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus 7" single and printed inner sleeves. Cover has a cutout hole, a spot of wear on the top seam. The back cover has 2 thin peel strips from the bonus single attachment.)
Verve, 1968. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99
A fantastic testament to the far-reaching genius of the young Richie Havens – a double-length set that makes full use of its expanded space to really offer up so many different slices of Havens special sort of magic on the late 60s scene! There's a mixture of live and studio tracks on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, but is otherwise great!)
Sunset Blvd, Late 50s/1960s/1970s. New Copy 2CD ... $21.99 22.99
A really big, really unusual collection of work from the legendary Screamin Jay Hawkins – one that's probably a lot more "rarities" than "hits" in the title – as the set features material recorded for a variety of different small labels, over a pretty large span of ... read more CD
Screamin Jay Hawkins —
Portrait Of A Man & His Woman ... LP Hot Line/Trading Places (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 29.99
One of the most obscure albums ever recorded by Screamin Jay Hawkins – and one of the best, as well – a rare session done down in Nashville, and with a rootsy vibe that works perfect for Jay's amazing voice! There's a bit less hoke here than Hawkins can sometimes have – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Red Lightnin (UK), Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Classic 50s recordings from the great Screamin Jay Hawkins! LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has light wear.)
Light, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Imperial, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
Early work by this obscure New Orleans vocal group! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s French pressing. Front and back cover have some water staining/paper near the bottom – rest looks nice.)
Polydor, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $2.99
Great later work by Isaac Hayes – working here in a post-Stax, post-ABC mode that has him forging a smooth soul sound that's really great! The Polydor years saw Ike extending the baroque style that he started on earlier work – taking it into a modern soul vein with strings, keyboards, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Enterprise, 1971. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99 24.99
Baroquely beautiful work from the Stax soul master – one of Isaac Hayes' heaviest albums of the 70s – and a record so massive, they needed 2LPs to contain the whole thing! The record's a culmination of the rich, full style of soulful arranging that Hayes had pioneered in his early solo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the fold-out cover, with light wear, cutout hole.)
HBS/ABC/Elemental (Spain), 1975. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $29.99 34.99
Slightly later than some of Isaac Hayes' biggest Stax albums – but a great little record that's filled with some excellent smooth soul material! The record shows Hayes really trying to push his style to new levels, and it's got a sophistication that you don't hear on earlier albums – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Chocolate Chip ... LP 6.99
HBS/ABC, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
Slightly later than some of Isaac Hayes' biggest Stax albums – but a great little record that's filled with some excellent smooth soul material! The record shows Hayes really trying to push his style to new levels, and it's got a sophistication that you don't hear on earlier albums – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Chocolate Chip ... LP 29.99
Polydor, 1979. Very Good ... $3.99
Wonderful later work from Isaac Hayes – a gem from his Polydor years that has a good mix of mellow cuts and more upbeat numbers! The record has 3 long "quiet storm" tracks that take off on Ike's earlier expanded ballad style (forged on tracks like "Walk On By") – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has light heat. Cover has light edge wear and a corner bend.)
Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ... $11.99
One of our favorite Isaac Hayes albums from the post-Stax years – a wonderful late 70s set that has the man returning strongly to the mellow roots of his early solo years! Ike sounded great on his disco tracks at the time – but we really love his mature, laidback way of laying down a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hot Buttered Soul/ABC, 1976. Sealed Gatefold ... $9.99
After leaving Stax, Ike seemed to be trying to turn himself into more of a Barry White-style artist – with more emphasis on original tracks about love and loving, instead of his older method of transforming pop hits into little baroque symphonies. On a record like this, the approach meant ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with lightly bent corners in back.)
Atlantic, Late 60s/1972. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Isaac Hayes' first album as a solo act – and a much more stripped down record than his later baroque symphonic sides! Ike's working here in trio mode – playing piano and singing, alongside bass from Donald Duck Dunn and drums from the great Al Jackson – who brings in a warmly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Broadway label CRC pressing. Cover has a spot or two of gloss separation, but is nice overall.)
Enterprise, 1970. Very Good ... $7.99
Stellar soul from Isaac Hayes – just the sort of overblown masterpiece that made his early solo work on Stax Records so great! The record features only 4 long tracks – all of which go on in that slow-building style that Ike forged at the time – a mode that takes a few simple ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow logo label pressing. Includes Stax inner sleeve. Cover has waviness and light staining on the lower left corner.)
Enterprise, 1973. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of the funkiest Isaac Hayes albums for Stax – thanks mostly to the extended title cut! The tune "Joy" is a monster – running for nearly 16 minutes long, and starting with a killer drum break on the intro – then full, proud, bad-stepping Isaac Hayes grooves ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Embossed cover has light wear in the upper corner area.)
Isaac Hayes —
New Horizon ... LP Polydor, 1977. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Great later work by Isaac Hayes – working here in a post-Stax, post-ABC mode that has him forging a smooth soul sound that's really great! The album's not disco, but more of an extension of Ike's baroque approach to arranging – with subtle use of strings and keyboards, in a real Philly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Isaac Hayes —
Shaft ... CD Stax, 1971. Used ... $3.99
A landmark album that hardly needs any introduction – as it's one of the most famous soundtracks, if not soul records, of the 70s! Isaac Hayes had already surprised music fans with the sophistication of his first few solo albums, which had been issued before this one – but with Shaft, ... read more CD
Also available Shaft ... LP 14.99
Shaft (purple vinyl pressing) ... LP 22.99
Enterprise, 1971. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
A landmark album that hardly needs any introduction – as it's one of the most famous soundtracks, if not soul records, of the 70s! Isaac Hayes had already surprised music fans with the sophistication of his first few solo albums, which had been issued before this one – but with Shaft, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Multi-color logo label pressing. Cover has minimal wear, and a trace of a stain on the lower corner.)
Shaft ... CD 3.99
Shaft (purple vinyl pressing) ... LP 22.99
Enterprise/Stax, 1971. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 32.99
A landmark album that hardly needs any introduction – as it's one of the most famous soundtracks, if not soul records, of the 70s! Isaac Hayes had already surprised music fans with the sophistication of his first few solo albums, which had been issued before this one – but with Shaft, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Limited edition – on purple colored vinyl!)
Shaft ... LP 14.99
Shaft ... CD 3.99
Enterprise, 1970. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of Isaac Hayes early 70s classics for Stax Records – a perfectly conceived masterpiece of baroque soul that builds and builds as the set goes on! Ike heads up the instrumentation on electric piano, vibes, and plenty of percussion – but he's also getting strong support here from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label with color logo pressing.)
Enterprise, 1974. Sealed Gatefold ... $14.99
One of Isaac Hayes' richest soundtracks – deeper and more complicated than the groove of Shaft and Truck Turner, and filled with some great tunes that glow with color, life, and imagination – showing an Isaac Hayes that almost seems to be moving beyond the usual blackploitation groove! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, still sealed with some sticker remnants.)
Enterprise, 1974. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $18.99
Massive work from Isaac Hayes – a hard and heavy soundtrack that we like even more than his classic work on Shaft! Unlike Shaft, Ike actually starred in the film Truck Turner – which may be one reason why he brought his full game to the table for the record – and scored a batch ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
ABC/Big Break (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $12.99 19.99
A wonderful duet set from Isaac Hayes and Dionne Warwick – one that draws on the classiest side of the Hayes spectrum, and uses his groove to help Dionne find some great new energy! Even in performance, the music has that great rich quality that Isaac always brought to his solo recordings in ... read more CD
ABC, 1977. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A wonderful duet set from Ike Hayes and Dionne Warwick – one that draws on the classiest side of the Hayes spectrum, and uses his groove to help Dionne find some great new energy! Even in performance, the music has that great rich quality that Isaac always brought to his solo recordings in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut gatefold cover, with some ring & edge wear.)
Fat Fish, 1966. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Excellent early work by Leon Haywood – recorded way back in the mid 60s, when he was knocking around the LA indie scene with a very soulful groove! Back in those years, Leon wasn't singing as much, just playing piano and organ in a mixture of soul and jazz instrumental modes – all hard- ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue pressing.)
Ropeadope, 2023. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
New music from the legendary Headhunters – that crucial 70s funk combo who grew out of their role working with Herbie Hancock to become one of our favorite groups of that decade! Years later, they still sound pretty darn wonderful too – altered a bit in terms of the lineup, and ... read more CD
Heartbeats/Rhino, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
... CD
Geetone, 2009. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(CDr release.)
Dragon, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, CDr release.)
Epic, 1978. Very Good+ ... $14.99
The second album by Heatwave – and a great effort that's almost as perfectly sublime as the first! Despite their UK origin, these guys really give American late 70s soul a run for its money – hitting in a sweetly compressed sound that fuses the vocals, keyboards, and grooves together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. A nice copy.)
