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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Savoy, 1979. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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
Ambient Sound, 1982. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Mercury/Wing, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Expansion (UK), 2002. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
Surprisingly great work from General Johnson & Chairmen Of The Board – a new recording, but with a soulful depth that shows they haven't lost it since the 70s! The General's vocals are as great as ever, with that odd little twinge that always made him one of the most distinctive singers ... 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
King, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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
Also available We Belong Together ... LP 24.99
Phono/Everland (Austria), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 29.98
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available We Belong Together ... CD 14.99
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
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/Fat Possum, 1974. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
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 CD
Also available Diamond In The Rough ... LP 39.99
Hi Records/London, 1974. Near Mint- ... $39.99
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
Also available Diamond In The Rough ... CD 11.99(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. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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
P-Vine (Japan), 2003. Used ... $24.99
A sweet compilation with some nice later recordings from the 80s and 90s. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Prelude, 1979. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A sexy disco classic that crossed over big – probably thanks as much to France's sultry photo on the cover as it was to her sweet and jazzy vocals! The tunes were all written and arranged by Tony Green – who's grooving here very much in the best Prelude mode – letting the group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
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- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo copy.)
Glenn Jones —
Stay (extended version, tuta's 7" edit, inst, brixton bass mix, 7"edit)/Jive, 1990. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Capitol, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Back cover has a promo stamp and a small sticker.)
Island, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
A classic disco stormer from Grace Jones – recorded at Sigma Sound with a real Philly groove, thanks to arrangements from John Monster Davis – and produced with a full, soaring sound from the legendary Tom Moulton! The set may well be Grace's true club classic from the late 70s – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge wear and a stuck gatefold.)
Turbo, Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A wonderful selection of work by Linda Jones – one of the greatest female soul singers ever! Linda had a very short career, due to a tragic early death – but her work on record is simply astounding – a rich tapestry of deep soul, well-placed emotion, and masterful handling of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing!)
Linda Jones —
Let It Be Me ... LP Turbo/Pleasure For Music, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
Tremendous work from Linda Jones – a soul singer with a really fantastic voice, but one who left our planet all too soon! With work like this, it's clear that Linda would have been one of the real heavyweights of the 70s – as she's got a depth that goes as far as Aretha Franklin, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
A&M, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
A real step forward for Quincy Jones – a record that really shows the jazzman moving into sophisticated new territory – a sound that's just right for the CTI generation! The album's got a vibe that's a bit similar to Quincy's Walking In Space album, but it's a lot deeper too – ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label stereo pressing.)
A&M, 1973. Very Good ... $16.99
A really great, oft-overlooked album from the best period of Quincy Jones! This album is quite possibly Quincy's most farthest-reaching – as he works in an array of styles that really shows his growing genius in the studio – not just jazz and soundtrack modes, but more soul-based ones, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has surface wear.)
A&M, 1971. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A great bit of 70s electric work from Quincy – and probably his funkiest album ever! Quincy's really stepping out here from the straighter and spacier styles of earlier records – going for more of the dirty grooves he was cutting up for soundtrack albums, and hitting notes that were a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK brown label stereo pressing in the embossed gatefold cover, with light wear and a small sticker on the back.)
Quincy Jones —
Sounds & Stuff Like That ... LP A&M, 1978. Very Good+ ... $9.99
The Dude at the height of his powers – serving up a smooth blend of soul and jazz that set the standard for an entire generation! As with some of his other 70s albums, Quincy's working here with a host of great talents that make the record sizzle – guests that include Hubert Laws, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Daptone, 2014. Used ... $6.99
Tremendous work from Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – a set that took a bit longer to hit the racks than expected, but which really shows a richness that more than makes up for the delay! Sharon's a singer who's always been great – but she steps out strongly here with a sense of ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings —
Soul Of A Woman (with download) ... LP Daptone, 2017. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
The fantastic final album from Sharon Jones – a wonderfully deep talent who was taken from us all too soon! The set's maybe the ultimate setting for Sharon's incredible voice – as it features both her longtime core combo, the Dap-Kings – as well as additional backings from the ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Daptone, 2010. Used ... $6.99
The fourth album from Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – solidifying what we learned pretty early on from the indomitable soul spirit that is Sharon and her impeccable combo the Dap-Kings – it's that this is not some retro soul revival novelty act, what they are is the greatest active ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
Daptone, 2000s. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
Rare work from Sharon Jones – and a record that's a bit different than some of her other work for the Daptone label! The set features the group doing cover versions of tracks by other artists – some that appeared as singles over the years, others commissioned for projects, and a few ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
Philadelphia International, 1986. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A great little set from this solo member of the Jones Girls – and one of the strongest new sets on Philly International in the 80s! Shirley delivers a warm set of sparkling modern soul tracks that really show the growth and the maturity of the Philly sound in the 80s – getting way past ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear, minor sticker remnants, and is lightly stained at the top and bottom.)
A&M/CTI, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
Fantastic work from Tamiko Jones – one of the more enigmatic soul singers of her generation! Tamiko could always handle a number of styles – and on this set, she moves between jazz and deep soul, working through a set of tracks that were recorded at either Sam Phillips in Memphis, or ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label stereo promo. Cover has some ringwear, aging, a promo sticker on front, and some peeling of the finish and a name in pen on back.)
RCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1983. New Copy ... $13.99 19.99
Post-Philly, and the girls are working here with Fonzi Thornton and Robert Wright – who choose to start off the album with a silly bit of dialogue that has them talking to the singers from the production booth (possibly letting them know that Gamble & Huff are no longer in charge!) Here's ... read more CD
Mercury, 1983. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
The Joneses' revisit their legendary 70s hit "Sugar Pie Guy" – and serve up the tune here with a few nice 80s club touches! The "small slice" mix has a nice bubbling percussion feel underneath the vocals – one that keeps the hook in place, but changes up the rhythm ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and a small mark from sticker removal.)
A&M, 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
Classics (France), 1930s. Used ... $11.99
Very early work – one single for Vocalion, the rest for Decca – with players who include Chick Webb, Taft Jordan, Clarence Williams, and James P Johnson! CD
(Out of print.)
Decca/MCA, 1940s/Early 50s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Def Jam, 1998. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Def Jam, 1998. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo copy.)
PMP/Rush, 1995. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, CRC pressing.)
Cotillion, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Margie Joseph's really hitting on all burners here – thanks to sublime production from Lamont Dozier, working at the height of his mid 70s powers! Joseph's earlier deep soul vocals are given a nice sense of focus and righteous energy from Dozier's production – a fullness that somehow ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear, a cutout notch, and a name in marker.)
Philips/Voodoo Funk, 1973. New Copy ... $6.99 16.98
An uber-rare album from Orlando Julius & The Afro Sounders – recorded at Ginger Baker's studio in Lagos and originally (apparently quite scarcely) released by Philips in 1973 – wonderful stuff and on par with the excellent material the group recorded in the handful of previous years! ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
(CD version comes with a great hardcover book-like package that includes liner notes by Orlando Julius.)
Fantasy, 2021. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Here's a record that may well push Valerie June over the top – a mature, fully-formed set that's filled with anthemic tunes that point the way to a whole new generation in soul! The album bills individual songs as filling certain needs – prescriptions, if you will – like ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Also available Moon & Stars – Prescriptions For Dreamers (180 gram pressing) ... LP 23.99
Valerie June —
Moon & Stars – Prescriptions For Dreamers (180 gram pressing) ... LP Fantasy, 2021. New Copy ... $23.99 25.99
Here's a record that may well push Valerie June over the top – a mature, fully-formed set that's filled with anthemic tunes that point the way to a whole new generation in soul! The album bills individual songs as filling certain needs – prescriptions, if you will – like ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Moon & Stars – Prescriptions For Dreamers ... CD 13.99(Very cool pressing – in a shiny silver cover!)
Casablanca, 1979. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Casablanca inner sleeve.)
K-9 Corp/Capitol, 1982. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
The rap version of George Clinton's "Atomic Dog", basically George Clinton Jr rapping over the tracks to Atomic Dog, and with the single's orignal, uptempo b-side, too! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Capitol sleeve.)
Kano —
Kano ... LP Emergency, 1980. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Dark disco from Kano – lots of electronic drums and keyboards, with a sound that's almost equally post-punk as it is early 80s club. Tracks include the monstrous "I'm Ready", "It's A War", "Now Baby Now", "Cosmic Voyager", and "Super Extra Sexy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
PMG (Austria), 1980. Used ... $11.99
A really unique project from the end of the 70s – a set that takes some of the Afro Funk energy that was bubbling in West Africa during the decade, then mixes it with some funky jazz touches arranged by the great William S Fischer! The mix of cultures comes out perfectly – with no ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Arista, 1989. Sealed ... $7.99
Titles include "Personality", "Step Into My World", "Looking For A Lover", "After You", "My Door", and "Pop The Question". LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker and cutout notch.)
Kashmere Records/P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy ... $26.99
An all-original set from the Kashmere Stage Band – one of the funkiest combos going in early 70s Texas! The album features a range of tunes written by bandleader Conrad Johnson – all hard-hitting numbers that take off from the group's roots as a funkier high school band, and which show ... read more CD
Kashmere Records/P-Vine (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $24.99
A bold statement from the Kashmere Stage Band – who've definitely got their own "thing" here right from the start – one of the coolest, grooviest, funkiest sounds you'll ever hear from a band of young kids in school! These guys easily match the hippest players in much more ... read more CD
Kashmere Records/P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy ... $24.99
When these guys say "stage band", they aren't kidding – as the group's got so many members, there's barely room left on the stage for the instruments! That doesn't stop the record from being plenty darn funky, though – as the sound is right, tight, and outta site – ... read more CD
Alston/Get On Down, 1978. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
The percussion-heavy soul gem from Herman Kelly & Life – recorded in both Brazil & Miami – and awash with killer drum work all the way through! The album's a key part of the Miami sound especially – and really shows the way that city's 70s funk scene used congas heavily ... read more CD
Paul Kelly —
Hooked, Hogtied & Collared ... LP Warner, 1974. Sealed ... $19.99
One of our favorite albums ever from soul singer Paul Kelly – an overlooked talent who was given a great 70s run by Warner Brothers, but never fully got his due! Paul's got roots in southern soul, but works here in a slightly modern mode too – with production from Buddy Killen that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing!)
Eddie Kendricks —
Eddie Kendricks ... LP Tamla, 1973. Very Good- ... $2.99
A legendary album from the great Eddie Kendricks – a set that not only has the singer soaring on the kind of sublime old school vocal numbers he always did so well – but one that also has Eddie stepping out into some great dancefloor modes that would have a huge impact for years to come! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, a small split on the top seam, a name in pen, and light surface wear.)
Motown, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $8.99
Solid 70s work from Eddie Kendricks – still super-strong in the vocal department, but perhaps a bit less spectacular on the arrangements, at least in comparison to some of his other work at the time. The cuts are less in the boogie mode than in a complicated lush soul style – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Tamla/Motown, 1977. Sealed ... $19.99
Smooth mellow grooves, in the style that Eddie pioneered, and which he still did better than most. The album's a great batch of tracks with production by Leonard Caston, who also produced some of Eddie's earlier works, and the set's pretty darn great all the way through. With the cuts "Someth ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy! Shrink has a small hole. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Mercury, 1964. Very Good ... $5.99
An unusual solo set from Ink Spots singer Bill Kenny – done with arrangements by Howard Roberts, and backing from a vocal group! Most material is classics by the older group, redone with a slightly modern vibe. (Vocalists, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing. Vinyl looks great, but has some crackles on side 2 – yet plays great on side 1.)
Universal Audio, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $79.99
Very unusual work from a surprisingly hip high school choir in Chicago – working at the legendary Kenwood High School, which was once home to Minnie Riperton and Chaka Khan! The group sings material from two original rock operas – one with songwriting contributions from soul singer ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Wolf, 1976. Very Good- ... $2.99
Post-Atlantic work from Robin Kenyatta – but an album that follows in a very similar mode! This date was done for the Wolf subsidiary of TK Records, but it's got a very hip New York groove – one that's almost even more righteous than some of Robin's earlier work, with some excellent ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
George Kerr —
If This World Were Mine ... LP All Platinum, Early 70s. Sealed ... $34.99
Incredible sweet soul from the legendary George Kerr – a beautiful record that features him as both singer and producer – cut around the same time as his better-known productions for other artists! The album's four tracks are all somewhat long, and have a stretched-out, sophisticated ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, still sealed, lightly aged and shopworn.)
Warner, 1988. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A sweet 80s groover from Chaka Khan – one that features a fair bit of beats and bassline – thanks to tight production from Prince, Chris Jasper, and Russ Titelman! Russ is actually the man behind most of the set – and he really shows off his great talent for a hook-heavy soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Warner, 1992. Very Good (pic cover)... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Cover has a name in pen on front and is lightly bent along the spine.)
Sire, 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
A&M, 1983. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
BB King —
BB King In London ... LP ABC, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
BB King in London – not playing live, but working in the studio with a host of British musicians he'd inspired over the years! The lineup varies from track to track, giving a nice sort of variety to the album – and the overall feel is a bit like some of the Chess London sessions of the ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 70s pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
MCA, 1960s/1970s/1980s. Used 4 CDs ... $19.99
BB King —
Live At The Regal (180 gram pressing) ... LP ABC/Geffen, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 21.99
An excellent set by BB King – one of his best from the 60s, and a smoking live set recorded at Chicago's legendary Regal Theatre! The enthusiasm at the venue shows that BB's Memphis-honed style is a perfect fit for the electrified Chicago sound of the 60s – and the recording really ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atco (UK), 1962. Used ... $11.99
A stellar record from Ben E King – and one of a few early 60s gems that really have him leaving a longstanding mark on soul music! There's a balance here that's unbelievable – a quality that's emotive right from the start, yet also perfectly put together too – with Ben's ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2014 EU pressing.)
Collectables/Atlantic, Early 60s. Used ... $5.99
2 albums' worth of incredible work from Ben E King! Spanish Harlem is a classic – and forget that you've heard the title track a million times, because the album's a treasure all the way through – packed with beautiful tunes arranged and produced by the Lieber-Stoller tune, in that mix ... read more CD
Tiger Lily/Big Pink (Korea), 1976. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
The rare second album from Clydie King – recorded at a time when she was lending her backing vocals to artists like The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, and Humble Pie – but a set that firmly puts Clydie in the lead! King's got an amazing style of singing – deep and raspy at one ... read more CD
D-Vine/Bible & Tire, 1972. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A fantastic collection of work from Elizabeth King – a gospel singer who never reached the same sort of fame as singers who moved into the secular world – but one who's got a vocal power that would have made her a star, had she chosen such a move! The tunes here all feature King ... (Gospel, Soul) read more CD
Also available D-Vine Spirituals Recordings ... LP 13.99
D-Vine/Bible & Tire, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99 15.99
A fantastic collection of work from Elizabeth King – a gospel singer who never reached the same sort of fame as singers who moved into the secular world – but one who's got a vocal power that would have made her a star, had she chosen such a move! The tunes here all feature King ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available D-Vine Spirituals Recordings ... CD 11.99
RSO (Japan), 1977. Used ... $34.99
A posthumous collection of work from Freddie King – material recorded in a variety of different sources, but all of it with Freddie's well-honed guitar sound in the lead! Some tracks were done down at Criteria Studios in Miami, and have a warmly southern sort of glow – others were done ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print SHMCD pressing – with obi!)
King, Early 60s. New Copy ... $3.99 9.99
King, Early 60s. Used ... $7.99
Expansion (UK), 2017. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
Jay King's had quite a career in soul music – some of it back in the 80s, through his work with Club Nouveau – and lots of it behind the scenes, as a writer, producer, and greater creative force in the business! Yet standing up front here on his own, Jay's maybe in his greatest ... read more CD
Motown, 1963. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Although Malcolm X, John Kennedy, and other 60s heroes were always unfortunately being bootlegged, and served up in weak packages, Dr. King was fortunate enough to get representation from Motown, who did a great job putting together his albums of speeches with clarity and quality. This one from ... (Spoken Word, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing in a barcode cover, with light wear and a cutout notch.)
Gordy, 1963. Very Good Gatefold ... $11.99
When Dr. King spoke in Detroit in 1963, Motown managed to have the tape recorders rolling – and the result was this classic album of knowledge and righteousness. The album is banded into segments from King's speech, entitled "Non Violent Approach", "Love Your Enemy", ... (Spoken Word, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with deep groove in the gatefold cover. Cover has some wear and aging, with some tape remnants on front along the spine.)
King Curtis —
Instant Groove ... CD Atco (UK), 1969. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An instant groove from King Curtis – and a record that's even more deeply soulful than some of his other Atlantic albums! The title cut's a killer – a hard-vamping number that pushed funk further into the mainstream back in the day – and lots of the rest of the album follows suit ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
King Curtis —
Trouble In Mind ... LP Tru Sound, 1961. Fair ... $14.99
An unusual early one for King Curtis – a special album in that it features him singing and playing guitar, in addition to his usual work on alto sax! The session was cut early in his career, before he'd forged the trademark approach that kind of locked him in in later years – and it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl plays with some crackles, with some glue at one edge that does not affect play. Cover has some pen on back and masking tape holding the seams.)
Asch, 1969. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
A wild little record – and hardly the set of square dance material that you might expect! Instead, the album's a weird blend of folk, blues, and a little bit of soul – delivered by Frederick Douglass Kirkpatrick in a jaunty, upbeat style that's downright optimistic – at one level ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Special limited CD – pressed up for us by the Smithsonian Folkways label. Comes with original cover artwork, and the CD also features a PDF file with the original liner notes and other materials from the original record release.)
Warner, 1985. Used ... $7.99
Smooth, soulful work from the great Earl Klugh – a set that's got plenty of electric elements in the rhythms, mixed with lots of acoustic interplay from Earl over the top! Klugh's touch on the strings has only gotten better over the years, and he dances magically amidst some light rhythms ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Earl Klugh —
Wishful Thinking ... LP Capitol, 1984. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Smooth fusion from one of the greats – and although an 80s set, a record that still holds onto most of the best warmth of Earl Klugh's earlier years! The production is surprisingly laidback at points – never too many 80s gimmicks or easy attempts at a hit – and Earl plays with ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stax/Culture Factory (France), 1973. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
A lasting 70s classic from Frederick Knight – easily his best-remembered album, thanks to the legendary title track! The set's got a slow-burning, deeply soulful feel all the way through – one that takes Knight's high-end vocals, and backs them with some bottom-burning instrumentation ... read more CD
Buddah, 1975. Very Good+ ... $6.99
The second anniversary of Gladys Knight & The Pips on Buddah Records – and an album that really shows the new level of depth the group were able to hit at the label! A key factor on the album is work by Eugene McDaniels – who produced the record, and wrote a good number of tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the seams and light surface wear.)
Sunset Blvd, Early 60s. New Copy 2CD ... $20.99 21.99
If you only know Gladys Knight from her Motown classics, or her big hits of the early 70s, you'll find a huge amount to discover here – because right from the start, the lady and her group were really something special! The idea of a male/female vocal group was a bit unique in the early 60s ... read more CD
Columbia, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging, with a Gift Of Music sticker and a name in marker on back.)
SOUL, 1973. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A key moment in the career of Gladys Knight & The Pips – and a record that opens the group up to a whole new sound for the 70s! When Gladys Knight started out as a raw R&B-ish singer in the early 60s, nobody would have expected her to have such staying power – and to become one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Columbia, 1981. Very Good ... $4.99
Gladys Knight & The Pips sounding fresh and revitalized for the 80s on Touch from '81 – a batch of tunes both produced and penned by Ashford & Simpson! It's a pretty sweet mix of clean grooving, smoothed out soul gems and others with some strings and kind of bigger arrangements that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Columbia, 1983. Very Good ... $4.99
Sweet 80s groove from Gladys Knight & The Pips – just the kind of record that shows why the group kept going strong for so many years! The classic approach is still very firmly intact – Gladys' wonderful lead, soaring out over the Pips' warm harmonies – a vocal power that so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Cotillion, 1981. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Jean's come a long way from her New Orleans roots on this one – working with singer Premium, and recording with Bobby Eli in a mode that's kind of a Philly moder update on the New York sound. The overall quality of the album's quite polished, but not in that perfect way that Bobby brings to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a partially removed promo stamp on back.)
Polydor, 1977. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Long heavy disco tracks with nice touches of African percussion. Cerrone produced, and the tracks include "Africanism", "Tatoo Woman", and "Dr. Doo Dah". European club disco, but not without some nice funky moments – largely due to the percussion! LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
De-Lite/Big Break (UK), 1980. New Copy ... $14.99 20.99
A super-huge album for Kool & The Gang – and for good reason too! The set features their massive hit "Celebration" – a cut that firmly planted the group in the mainstream, and which keeps getting countless play over the decades – probably still earning them a ... read more CD
De-Lite/Big Break (UK), 1984. New Copy 2 CDs ... $19.99 25.99
Sweet 80s sounds from the legendary Kool & The Gang – one of the key classics from the second chapter of the group – when their lineup and sound were a lot leaner than before, and they managed to cross over big to a much wider audience than before! The upbeat cuts show that the ... read more CD
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Ladies' Night ... LP De-Lite, 1979. Very Good ... $7.99
A shameless dancefloor cash-in move – but a record that's still pretty darn great as well! You all know the big title cut "Ladies Night", so we won't bother to describe it – but we can say that the group wisely hooked up with Deodato, who produced, mixed, and even played ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued top seam.)
De-Lite/Big Break (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
A pivotal album from Kool & The Gang – a record that pushes the group past their roots as a funky 45 combo, and into larger, more righteous territory overall! There's some nicely spiritual vibes running through the set – almost as if they borrowed a bit of energy from Earth Wind ... read more CD
