Soul — In Stock — Vinyl
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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Howard Johnson —
Keepin' Love New ... LP 
A&M, 1982. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Warmly grooving vocal work from Howard Johnson – one of the few albums the singer cut under his own name, and a sparkling gem from the 80s groove scene! Howard's got a style that really sets the stage for some of the bigger singers of his time – a sound that's mature, yet still very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the spine and bottom right corner.)
Linda Clifford —
Here's My Love ... LP RSO/Curtom, 1979. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Unabashed diva work from Linda Clifford – and a record that brings together the best midtempo soul of her earlier Curtom work, with the stronger, fuller disco groove that she was hitting as her career progressed! The album features some production work by Norman Harris and Curtis Mayfield ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Otis Redding —
Otis Blue – Otis Redding Sings Soul ... LP Volt, 1965. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Otis Redding Sings Soul – plenty of truth in that – but on this sweet little set, he somehow does it even better than before! The album's got a tightness that's totally great – but it's light years from the smoother soul of Motown, and still has plenty of the gritty Memphis edges ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with LW and AT etch. Cover has some surface & edge wear, aging.)
Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band —
Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band (aka Hot Heat & Sweet Groove) ... LP Warner, 1968. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic funk from the 60s LA scene – and the first-ever album by a group who would dominate the west coast groove of the time! This first outing by the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band takes off nicely from the group's funky 45 years – using larger arrangements to expand upon their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a split bottom seam with splitting on the spine & top seam, some surface wear & aging.)
Etta James —
Etta James (1973) ... LP Chess, 1973. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Heavy funk from the great Etta James – one of her standout classics from the later Chess years, done with a style that's completely different than her work of the 60s! The set was recorded in LA with a super-dope sound that's almost in a funky soundtrack mode – full horns, bits of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original orange label pressing – a nice copy!)
James Brown —
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag ... LP King, 1965. Very Good+ ... $44.99
Here's where things really started getting interesting for James Brown! The album was issued right around the same time as James' single "Out Of Sight" on Smash – and like that track, "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" was one of the first to use that "instruments on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing – a really nice copy! Cover has just a tiny bit of splitting on the bottom seam, but is great too.)
Apple & The Three Oranges —
Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 (with download) ... LP Now Again, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $18.99 19.99
A funky treasure trove from Apple & The Three Oranges – a group we hardly know at all, but who really blow us away with the cuts on this collection! The groove is plenty hard right from the get-go – the best of the funky 45 underground of the early 70s – which means that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 ... CD 7.99(Includes download.)
Brook Benton —
That Old Feeling ... LP RCA, 1966. Sealed ... $13.99
A mid 60s gem from Brook Benton, produced by Clyde Otis, done in wonderful, more stripped down style than some of his other efforts of the time. Titles include "My Darling My Darling", "Try A Little Tenderness", "Moon River", "The Second Time Around", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 60s stereo pressing!)
Various —
Cold Heat – Heavy Funk Rarities 1968-1974 Vol 1 ... LP Now Again/Stones Throw, Late 1960s/Early 1970s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $25.99 29.99
A now-legendary compilation – an early effort to reissue funk on the Stones Throw label – and a set that virtually gave birth to all the fantastic projects they've done under the Now Again banner over the years! Compiler Egon has gone through a range of rare singles, masters, and demos ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Steve Arrington —
Down To The Lowest Terms – The Soul Sessions ... LP Stones Throw, 2021. New Copy 2LP ... $18.99 19.99
Steve Arrington's got a long long legacy in soul music – one that goes back to his late 70s work on Slave – but he also sounds completely contemporary here, working in collaboration with a whole host of producers who were no doubt influenced by his creations of the past, and help ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Martin L Dumas Jr/Taurean Connection, Late 70s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $29.99
An incredible record from the Chicago scene – issued on a tiny little label from deep on the south side – and done with a much richer vibe than you might expect! "Attitude Belief & Determination" is a track that's almost got a righteous, spiritual sort of flavor – ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Black vinyl BBE reissue from 2015. Cover has a small center split in the top seam and is bent just a bit at the spine and bottom seam.)
Willie Henderson & The Soul Explosions —
Funky Chicken (with bonus tracks) ... LP Brunswick/ORG, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Killer work from one of the funkiest leaders on the Chicago scene – the mighty mighty Willie Henderson, force behind some of the city's greatest soul tracks and funky 45s! This album's like a stack of lost funky nuggets laid back to back – with lots and lots of bass-heavy grooving from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Funky Chicken (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99
Eramus Hall —
Your Love Is My Desire ... LP Westbound/ORG, 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 26.99
One of the last great soul albums on the Westbound label – the Detroit funk powerhouse known for famous records by Funkadelic, The Counts, and the Detroit Emeralds! Eramus Hall have a vague P-Funk connection – and according to legend, the band were given their name by George Clinton, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Your Love Is My Desire ... CD 11.99
Fela —
Fela Box Set #6 (Open & Close/Knitting Factory, 1970s/1980s. New Copy ... $139.99 149.99
A really well-chosen set of classic Afro Funk records from Fela Kuti – hand-picked by Idris Elba, and brought together in this limited box set! Open & Close is an early classic from Fela Kuti & Africa 70 – the kind of early 70s record that helped both the leader and the group ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Aaliyah —
I Care 4 U ... LP Atlantic/Empire, 2002. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99 25.99
The lovely Aaliyah left our planet all too soon, and left behind a number of unissued tracks as well – material intended for a future album, and which was combined here with a few other tracks to make for a posthumous tribute to her too-short legacy in R&B! The practice is, unfortunately ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl!)
Rufus & Chaka Khan —
Street Player ... LP ABC, 1978. Very Good- Gatefold ... $4.99
Stunning work from Rufus & Chaka Khan – still very much at the height of their powers on this late 70s release – and still doing things at a level that nobody else can touch! The blend of jazz and soul is completely sublime – given a bit of extra help on arrangements by Clare ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Street Player ... CD 10.99(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Little Richard —
Fabulous Little Richard ... LP Specialty, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Little Richard doing his much imitated, never bettered thing on the Fabulous Little Richard LP – released near the end of the 50s and featuring emotive r&b numbers he cut in earlier sessions – not all as wild-eyed and fiery as some of his 50s recordings but a soulful thrill! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, and bumped corneres.)
Igor RX-15 —
Nuthin' But Beats Vol 2 ... 12-inch Dunk Yer Funk, 1988. Very Good (pic cover)... $6.99
Toni Braxton —
I Don't Want To (album, frankie knuckles mix, inst)/LaFace, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Remixes by Frankie Knuckles and Hex Hector. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Somethin' For The People —
You Want This Party Started (easy mo bee remix clean radio, easy mo bee remix inst, easy mo bee remix acapella, somethin' for the people remix clean, somethin' for the people remix w/Warner, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Grand Puba. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a stickered sleeve, with index label.)
Somethin' For The People —
You Want This Party Started (album, tv version, inst w/Warner, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with index label.)
LL Cool J —
Amazin' (radio w/Def Jam, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Gwen Guthrie —
Gwen Guthrie ... LP Island, 1982. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Gwen Guthrie's first album for Island Records – a unique little soul set from the early 80s, recorded in Nassau with backing from Sly & Robbie – in a groove that's totally great! The rhythms here are really at the heart of the set – not in a way that eclipses Gwen's vocals, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Scatman Crothers —
Big Ben Sings ... LP Motown, 1973. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A surprisingly charming album from Scatman Crothers – recorded during his big comeback stretch in the 70s! Although Scatman's role during this time was often reduced to being the colorful old guy in an assortment of comedies and action films, he'd actually had quite a bit of experience as a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly bent at the top edge.)
Buddy Miles —
All The Faces Of Buddy Miles ... LP Columbia, 1974. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An unlikely meeting of talents, but a great one – as Buddy Miles' rougher groove comes into contact with the sublime 70s production talents of Johnny Bristol – who makes the whole album groove beautifully! Buddy's sound is a lot warmer than before, but that's A-OK with us, as by the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ingram —
That's All! ... LP H&L, 1977. Near Mint- ... $29.99
The Ingram Family tighten things up nicely with this follow-up to their first funky album – and they get a slicker sound that points the way towards their excellent modern soul sides of the 80s. Tracks are written by James, William, Butch, and John – and although the album was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bumped corners and is bent a bit at the bottom left corner.)
Various —
Local Customs – Pressed At Boddie ... LP Boddie/Numero, 1960s/1970s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
Numero does it again – unleashing an amazing batch of work for the first time ever – all packaged in a very limited Record Store Day set! The collection features material that was pressed up at the tiny Boddie pressing plant in Cleveland – a wonderful range of local artists from ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple & brown vinyl pressing.)
Isley Brothers —
Go For Your Guns ... LP T Neck/Columbia, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
A stone 70s classic from the Isley Brothers – a set recorded right at the height of their glory days – at a time when their sound was completely on the money! The cover has the group on stage – a photo taken during their run of arena concerts at the time – but the album's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Go For Your Guns ... CD 6.99(Orange label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear and is bent just a bit at the spine.)
Rufus —
Rufus ... LP MCA, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
An amazing debut from Rufus – a group so great, they were virtually a genre unto themselves during the 70s! Rufus came from the same totally hip Chicago scene that gave the world Minnie Riperton and Earth Wind & Fire – and like both of those greats, these guys have a way of drawing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, with a minor blemish near the spine.)
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan —
Rufusized ... LP ABC, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Funk, soul, jazz, and plenty more – all wrapped up into this 70s masterpiece from Rufus – the kind of record that not only never gets old, but which still has folks wondering how the group could have gotten things this perfect all these many years later! Chaka Khan and the group are in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bumped at the bottom right corner, in great shape otherwise.)
Snoop Dogg —
Just A Baby Boy (radio, dirty, inst, hip hop radio edit, hip hop dirty version) ... 12-inch Universal, 2001. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Ginuwine —
100% ... LP 550 Music, 1999. Very Good 2LP ... $49.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, edge & ring wear, corner bends, spot of sticker removal.)
5th Dimension —
Age of Aquarius ... LP Soul City, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... $4.99
Always-great work from the 5th Dimension – one of their biggest albums ever, built around the group's hit version of "Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In", and featuring some other psychedelic pop soul gems like "Sunshine Of Your Love", "Blowing Away", "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Heat, 1979. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
The third album by the Chicago Gangsters – recorded after they began working out of their native Ohio, and not the Chicago studio scene, hence the dropping of "Chicago" from their name! The record has the band moving into a smooth funky modern soul style – with some good ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing!)
Raul De Souza —
Sweet Lucy ... LP Capitol, 1977. Very Good ... $5.99
Sweet Lucy, and mighty groovy – a wonderful album from Raul De Souza, cut during the height of his fame on the California scene! Like Raul's other work for Capitol, this record really sparkles from tight help from George Duke – who handles production, and some of the arrangements ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some light wear.)
Tim Maia —
Tim Maia (1977) ... LP Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
70s soul from Brazil – and a tremendously strong effort from the legendary Tim Maia! This record was Tim's first after an initial run on Polydor – and it shows Maia tightening up his groove even more, but still avoiding the slicker sounds of later years. There's a really focused sound ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Arthur Verocai —
Arthur Verocai ... LP Mr Bongo (UK), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99 29.99
Sweet and jazzy pop from early 70s Brazil – a great little album that we'd rank with our favorites by Marcos Valle and Edu Lobo! Arthur Verocai isn't nearly as well-known as those two, but he works in a similar territory – taking jazz, large arrangements, and nice touches of electric ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Labi Siffre —
Remember My Song ... LP EMI/Mr Bongo (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Easily the best-remembered album by Labi Siffre – thanks to some well-used sample tracks over the years! But over and above the fame of the funky tunes "The Vulture" and "I Got The", the record's a key part of Siffre's 70s catalog – a record that's as great for its ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice heavy-cover vinyl reissue!)
Muddy Waters —
McKinley Morganfield – AKA Muddy Waters ... LP Chess, 1950s/1960s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
A late 60s album on Chess Records – but one that serves to bring together all the best early work that Muddy Waters did for the label – including lots of original 45s and 78s! The range of music is really wonderful – the kind of tracks that first got Waters noticed in the first ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has edge and ring wear.)
Bruno Mars —
24K Magic ... LP Atlantic, 2016. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
A bristling, crackling, completely charming set from Bruno Mars – and a record that lives up to all the best promise he has to offer! We don't know the man personally, but Bruno seems like a hell of a guy – warmly confident, upbeat, and positive – all qualities that really come ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has some light wear.)
G-Wiz —
Dirty Luv (pop version, r&b edit, funk version, vocoder funk version, house mix, house inst, laid back version) ... 12-inch Interscope, 1994. Near Mint- ... $99.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Four Buddies —
Best Of The Four Buddies – Vol 2 ... LP Savoy, Late 1950s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on all seams, ring wear, corner bend.)
George Benson —
In Flight ... LP Warner, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
Benson plays his guitar and also sings on some of these tracks, joined by Phil Upchurch on rhythm guitar, Ronnie Foster on electric piano & mini-moog, Jorge Dalto on clavinet & acoustic piano, Stanley Banks on bass, Harvey Mason on drums and Ralph MacDonald on percussion. Claus Ogerman ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Neville Brothers —
Uptown ... LP EMI/Rounder, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Donna Summer —
Cats Without Claws ... LP Geffen, 1984. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A big crossover moment for Donna Summer in the 80s – a set that features lots of keyboard-heavy arrangements from Michael Omartin – who produced the record at a level that really gets the most out of Summer's hook-heavy style! Donna's way past the drama of the disco years here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, including obi & insert, still in the shrink.)
Ohio Players —
Mr Mean ... LP Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A lesser-known 70s album by The Ohio Players – tunes recorded for the soundtrack of the late blacksploitation film Mr Mean, but also very much in the tight funk format of the group's Mercury work! Tracks are nice and long overall – almost in a stretched-out take on the soundtrack mode, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear and is nice overall.)
Horace Brown —
Taste Your Love (ballad remix, hip hop version, lp, inst) ... 12-inch Uptown, 1996. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Mary J Blige —
Good Morning Gorgeous ... LP 3WE, 2022. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Mary J Blige is as fresh and essential as ever here – still sticking true to the hip hop roots in her soul music, but with a contemporary vibe that shows that she's not just content to rest on her laurels from the old days! The set features key work from DJ Khaled, HER, Anderson Paak, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Deluxe gold vinyl pressing, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Lou Rawls —
Soulin' ... LP Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of the best albums that Lou Rawls cut with the team of HB Barnum and David Axelrod – that incredible duo who made some of his 60s Capitol albums so great! The style here is wonderful – upbeat grooves from Barnum – who brings more soul into Lou's music than before – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a spot of surface wear in the upper corner, but is nice otherwise.)
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan —
Rags To Rufus ... LP ABC, 1974. Near Mint- ... $13.99
One of those records that everyone seemed to own, back in the day – and for good reason, too – as Rufus and Chaka have a way of opening ears of folks who dig so many different styles – from soul to rock to funk and jazz – but all with a groove that's totally their own! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Rags To Rufus ... CD 10.99(Yellow label pressing. Cover has splitting on the spine, some wear along the bottom, cutout hole.)
5th Dimension —
Love's Lines Angles & Rhymes ... LP Bell, 1971. Sealed Gatefold ... $6.99
The cover to this one has The 5th Dimension sporting some heavy-duty outfits – and the album's got an equally bold sound to match! The group's still in very familiar territory here – working under the direction of Bones Howe – but they're also completely confident in their bag ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut cover, still sealed with hype sticker. Cover has a cut corner. Shrink is open at the top with light wear.)
Sly & The Family Stone —
Sly & The Family Stone Greatest Hits ... LP Epic, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Almost a "greatest hits" of greatest hits albums – one of those collections that almost sold more copies than all the full albums by the artist – forever earning Sly & The Family Stone a place in record collections around the globe! All the hits are here, laid out back to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s blue label pressing in a barcode cover. A nice copy!)
Hunt's Determination —
This Is Determination Problems (original pressing) ... LP Ear Wax/Wonderland, 1978. Sealed ... $8.99
An obscure little funky group from Flint, Michigan, one with a tight ensemble sound that's very much in the Earth Wind & Fire mode – complete with a really great horn section, plenty of bass-heavy grooves a the bottom, and a relatively spiritual feel that comes through strongly on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy.)
Robert Palmer —
Pressure Drop ... LP Island, 1975. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Ronnie Laws —
Flame ... LP United Artists, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Ronnie Laws at the top of his early game – working in a tight mix of jazz and soul put together with some great help from Wayne Henderson's At Home Productions – very much in the hit style that team was putting out at the time! The work's surprisingly open and hip compared to efforts ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Gloria Gaynor —
Gloria Gaynor's Park Avenue Sound ... LP Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An overlooked groover from Gloria Gaynor – warm, wonderful, and filled with some great Philly touches! Sure, the record's got a Park Avenue address, but it's also got some great arrangements from Norman Harris, Jack Faith, and Ron Kersey – all of whom bring in a bit more warmth than on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo, with sticker remnants over the promo notice. Cover has some sticker remnants and a section cut out from the back where a promo stamp was applied.)
Ozone —
Lil Suzy ... LP Motown, 1982. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A smoking batch of funky grooves that has a lot more edge than most of the other work going on at the label at the time! There's echoes of Rick James funk in the mix, but the overall style is looser and freer too – almost with an ear towards some of the indie club styles of the time, yet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some edge & ring wear, promo stamp.)
Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles —
Live ... LP Columbia, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Timmy Thomas —
Why Can't We Live Together ... LP Glades, 1972. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A landmark album from Timmy Thomas – one that mixes together electronics and soul in this wonderfully unique mellow groove – a style that's hardly ever been matched again, and which may well put this album at the same level as Shuggie Otis' classic Inspiration Information set! Timmy's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Carol Lynn Townes —
Satisfaction Guaranteed ... LP Polydor, 1985. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and unglued top seam.)
Lenny Williams —
Midnight Girl (double a-side promo) ... 12-inch ABC, 1978. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A totally excellent midtempo modern soul groover from Lenny Williams, popping along on smooth groove clearly aimed at the dancefloor, but filled out nicely with sophisticated production! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing in a ABC Disco sleeve, with a promo stamp.)
Various —
TK Disco Re-Edited – Volume 1 ... LP TK (UK), Late 70s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $34.99
The genius sound of the TK Records label, taken to a whole new level – as some of the coolest club classics from that legendary Miami label are served up here in a host of new edits by contemporary talents! The sound is great – all the funk and soul of the originals, but kicked up a ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow vinyl pressing in a TK Disco sleeve.)
Sheila E —
Sheila E In The Glamorous Life ... 12-inch Paisley Park, 1984. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A fantastic meeting of two generations of soulful music – Sheila E, the daughter of Cali Latin soul genius Coke Escovedo, meets up with the snappingly funky world of Prince – and results in one of the strongest records of Sheila's career! The singer/percussionist had already been ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear and is bent near the top seam.)
Redbone —
Beaded Dreams Through Turquoise Eyes ... LP Epic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Despite the Native American theme of the title, the group, and the cover image, the set is mostly a pretty straight mix of soul and rock, mid 70s crossover material with a flanged-out LA kind of appeal. Titles include "Interstate Highway 101", "Blood Sweat & Tears", "Co ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing.)
Tony Smith & The Aristocrats —
Maharajah Man ... LP De Tone, 1974. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
An obscure one from Chicago – a cool mix of vocal jazz, exotic rhythms, and a bit of club soul! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and writing in pen.)
Maurice John Vaughn —
Generic Blues Album (Alligator pressing) ... LP Reecy/Alligator, 1984. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Al Jarreau —
We Got By ... LP Warner, 1975. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Al's first major label record – cut when he was an emerging soul jazz vocalist, but before he'd gone totally over the top in super-slick hit mode. The album's got a good 70s LA jazzy backing, with guests like Dave Grusin, Arthur Adams, and Larry Bunker keeping the music moving at a nice pace. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Natalie Cole —
Everlasting ... LP Manhattan, 1987. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Everlasting (Japanese pressing) ... CD 8.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, a few razor marks on the back, and a small trace of a sticker.)
Michael Boothman —
Touch – Waiting For Your Love/Invisible City Editions (UK), Early 1980s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
Great work from Michael Boothman – an artist we only know from one rare album in the late 70s, stepping out here in two previously-unreleased extended tunes! "Waiting For Your Love" skips along at a warm sunny pace – almost jazzy overall, thanks to work on guitar that riffs ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has bumped corners.)
Laura Nyro —
Eli & The Thirteenth Confession ... LP Columbia, 1968. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Groundbreaking work from Laura Nyro – exactly the kind of record that sums up the unique genius in her music! The record's not folk, not pop, not soul, nor jazz vocals – but a new sort of style that draws a bit from all those genres, and comes up with a bold new approach that opened ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, with some fraying at the top seam.)
Luther Vandross —
Busy Body ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Classic 80s work from Luther Vandross – the kind of record that catapulted him from the soul music shadows into the major mainstream of the time! The style here is a fair bit more electric than some of Luther's music of the 70s, but the sound is still silky, soulful, and sensuous – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Dramatics —
Shake It Well ... LP ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Incredibly great work from The Dramatics – the kind of record that hits on all burners instantly, and just keeps on cooking all the way through! The set kicks off with the title funky cut "Shake It Well" – done in a mode that the group handle surprisingly well, thanks to some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Piranha —
Headed In The Right Direction ... LP Amazon South/P-Vine (Japan), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Bassy funk from the early 80s southern scene – the only album we've ever seen from Piranha, and a gem of a tight little set! The groove here is roughly in the mode of some of the better-known northern club groups in the post-disco years – crafted with lots of boogie bass on the bottom ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – nice vinyl, with obi!)
Commodores —
Natural High ... LP Motown, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A pivotal album for The Commodores – still very funky here, with a sound that stays true to their roots – yet also able to reach out into some of the mature mellow ballads that would make them a huge crossover act in years to come! James Carmichael arranges and produces here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes fan club insert. A great copy!)
SOS Band —
SOS III ... LP Tabu, 1982. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A solid smoker from the SOS Band – maybe one of the group's best-remembered albums, and for good reason too! The set's got a groove that's beautiful right from the start – 80s funk that's really a cut above, and touched with just the right mix of jazzy elements and warmer moments too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Chocolate Milk —
Blue Jeans ... LP RCA, 1981. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
One of the best later albums by Chocolate Milk – a bit different than their earlier work with Allen Toussaint, but still bouncing along in a sweet 80s groove, with more than enough traces of their roots as a funky combo! Leo Nocentelli's sitting in on guitar, adding some nice licks to keep ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Manchild —
Power & Love ... LP Chi Sound/United Artists, 1977. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Early work by Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, working here with the young Chicago group Manchild – a funky soul outfit that was one of the city's last big new acts of the 70s. The band never really broke the charts that strongly – and on their funky cuts, they sound a bit too much ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Feelin The Spirit ... LP Hi Fi, 1959. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Raelets/Tangerine, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A rare 60s cooker from The Raelets – showing the backing trio in great form away from their boss! The album's got an unusual format – in that 2/3 of the tracks are by the trio of female singers – but a remaining 1/3 is from Ike & Tina Turner – making a surprise ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small center split on the top seam.)
Celi Bee —
Fly Me On The Wings Of Love ... LP APA, Late 70s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Soaring disco work from Celi Bee – one of the flashiest divas of the late 70s club years! The style here is a bit more straightforward and soulful than some of Celi's other work – especially her campy "Superman" hit – and the tracks often mix a strong bassy undercurrent ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and bent corners.)
Gloria Gaynor —
Never Can Say Goodbye ... LP MGM, 1975. Very Good+ ... $4.99
The start of a very successful run for Gloria Gaynor – a seminal bit of crossover 70s soul – one that perfectly linked the dancefloor with the airwaves, and managed to take on more than a few living rooms as well! Gloria's not entirely in full blown disco-diva mode yet, and works here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear.)
O'Jays —
Travelin At The Speed Of Thought ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $1.99
Nice Philly work by the O'Jays – one of their key "second period" albums, and a lost little gem filled with great harmony soul tracks. The political agenda of early 70s Philly albums is mostly gone, and the group's returned to themes of love and romance – often done in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
O'Jays —
Family Reunion ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
A great sense of righteousness and groove – the key mix that made the O'Jays so great back in the day – and which really helped put the Philly International enterprise on the map! The album's miles from the group's simple harmony soul roots – even though those were pretty darn ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and initals in marker.)
Lipps Inc —
Pucker Up ... LP Casablanca, 1980. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a name in pen, wear, and a promo stamp.)
Jody Watley —
Larger Than Life ... LP MCA, 1989. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Donna Summer —
Donna Summer ... LP Geffen, 1982. Very Good+ ... $5.99
A great new chapter for Donna Summer – a set that has her working with the legendary Quincy Jones as producer – who gives the whole album a very different sound! There's still plenty of the catchy, bouncy styles you'd know from Summer's late 70s work – but Jones also brings in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Visions ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Sister Sledge —
Love Somebody Today ... LP Cotillion, 1980. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A crisp, but funky set from Sister Sledge – produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of Chic, who also lead the studio band – tight funky soul grooves all the way! After the dizzying heights of We Are Family, there might have been nowhere to go but down commercially, but Love ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Larry Graham —
Sooner Or Later ... LP Warner, 1982. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet modern soul from Larry Graham – a set that's miles from his earlier work, but in a great way that really shows him stretching out in new directions! In keeping with the times, the grooves here are often heavy on the beats, bass, and keys – fused together especially nicely on some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Raydio —
Raydio ... LP Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
The first Raydio set from guitarist Ray Parker – an artist who'd worked on countless session gigs by the time of this album, which gave him more than enough chops to get things right from the start! The sound is tight and definitely aimed at the charts, by Ray also brings his own sort of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Paul Revere & The Raiders —
Goin To Memphis ... LP Columbia, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
An overlooked groover by this 60s rock act – recorded in Memphis by Chips Moman, with a hard sock-soul approach that's almost a blue eyed soul take on the sound of Stax! There were probably more than a few famous Memphis session players on the set, and you can certainly imagine who might ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 2 eye pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles —
Special Occasion ... LP Tamla, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Smokey and the group do a great job on some lesser-known numbers – all presented with that wonderful warm polish that The Miracles brought to soul, a sound that's always great, even on a lesser-hit album like this! Titles include "Give Her Up", "Special Occasion", "Ye ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown and yellow label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Nancy Wilson —
Son Of A Preacher Man ... LP Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A wonderfully groovy album from Nancy Wilson – filled with hip jazzy touches and lots of bouncy soul – in that sweet blend that was a perfect fit for the style of late 60s Capitol Records! Nancy really steps out from some of her more staid modes here – swinging a groove with some ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Omni —
Omni Says It All ... LP Fountain, 1980. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Chicago modern soul LP from the early 80's, recorded for Jerry Butler's Fountain label. The group were one of the few last links in the Chicago soul scene at the time – and they've got a good harmony sound that hearkens back to mid 70s work by groups like The Chi-Lites or Windy City. Most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Chaka Khan —
Chaka ... LP Warner, 1978. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The very first solo album from Chaka Khan – recorded after a great 70s run in Rufus, and an instant-classic that showed the world that she might be an even more amazing artist on her own! All those fantastic vocals from the previous albums with Rufus seem to get even more center stage action ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Various —
All The Hits By All The Stars Vol 2 ... LP Parkway, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Manhattans —
Black Tie ... LP Columbia, 1981. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A black tie affair, but a set that's still got all the great vocal touches of The Manhattans firmly in place – thanks to careful Chicago production from Leo Graham and arranger James Mack! The set's smooth, but never in a sloppily commercial way – and instead, the pair find a way to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Van McCoy —
Disco Baby ... LP Avco, 1975. Very Good+ ... $1.99
This is it! The record that helped put disco over in a huge way, with a sound that would go on to be heavily imitated for years to come. Sweeping disco production from Hugo & Luigi arranged and conducted by Van McCoy, already a studio mainstay by this point, coupled with a set of accessible ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
David Bowie —
Young Americans ... LP RCA, 1975. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A brilliant soul album! That's right, we said SOUL album! Bowie was at the height of his Ziggy Stardust fame when this one was recorded – a drastic left-turn in styles, forged during a point in his American tour when he could take a break, head to Philly, plug in at the Sigma Sound Studios, ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Young Americans (180 gram pressing) ... LP 22.99(Tan label pressing in the textured cover. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some edge wear with minor seam splits.)
Alfonzo Surrett —
Comin Out ... LP MCA, 1980. Very Good+ ... $16.99
A great bit of boogie from the Chicago scene of the early 80s – a set recorded with a nice jazzy bounce overall, and a strong ear for a catchy hook and tight groove – very much in the mode of Omni or Zoom from the same period! Alfonzo's got a warm vocal style that soars up to falsetto ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
