Soul — New Arrivals 
— CDs 
Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
CDs (137) new/used, Vinyl (137) new/used, LPs (122) new/used, 12-inch (14 used), 7-inch (1 used), All (274)
Items added April 14 - 18
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Eurythmics —
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA, 1982. Used ... $7.99
Fela & Africa 70 —
Confusion/Knitting Factory, 1973/1974. Used Gatefold ... $9.99
Really mindblowing work from Fela – a seminal 70s set that may well open up even more than any other album from the time – as the leader and Africa 70 stretch out on a single track that takes up the entire record! "Confusion" is almost proggish at the start – with a ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
(LP sleeve edition.)
Various —
Only 4 U – The Sound Of Cajmere & Cajual Records 1992 to 2012 ... CD Strut (UK), 1990s/2000s/Early 2010s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Twenty years of music from this cruical Chicago label – one of the few Windy City imprints to continue to fly the flag of house music in the years since the early days of the 80s! When Cajmere first served up "Percolator" back in the early 90s, we were a bit unsure – almost ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
Gary Byrd —
Presenting The Gary Byrd Experience (plus bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/Get On Down, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A wicked lost album of righteous funk and poetic knowledge from the great Gary Byrd! Gary began his life as a soul DJ in New York, but by the early 70s, he was using his rich voice to create recordings designed to educate as much as entertain. That said, the album is as funky as it is strident, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sam Cooke —
One Night Stand – Sam Cooke Live At The Harlem Square Club 1963 ... CD RCA, 1963. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the definitive Sam Cooke recordings of the 60s – never issued at the time, but one of the crucial sides that's provided a later look at his brilliance from the time. The session was recorded at the same vintage as Sam Cooke At The Copa – another live record that was issued ... read more CD
(2005 digipak pressing.)
Stevie Wonder —
At The Close Of A Century (4CD set) ... CD Motown, 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used 4 CDs & Booklet ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
White Group Sound Vol 3 – Teen Age Dream Special ... CD Farmer, Late 1950s/1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Includes songs by the J Brothers, Van Delles, Bel-Airs, Cosmos, Johnny Angel, Dave Roberts, Teddy Flores, the Casanovas, 4 Gents, Catalina Six, Young Lions, and more – 32 tracks total. CD
Aretha Franklin —
Soul '69 ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, 1969. Used ... $5.99
'69 was certainly Aretha's year – as the success of her initial round of Atlantic recordings had pushed her fully into the limelight, making her one of the most exposed, most reported-on artists in soul music! This album was cut during the height of that time, with Arif Mardin handling all ... read more CD
Also available Soul '69 ... LP 23.99
Ohio Players —
Best Of Ohio Players – 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection ... CD Mercury, Mid 70s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Blue Light 'Til Dawn ... CD Blue Note, 1993. Used ... $0.99
A beautiful early album from Cassandra Wilson – a singer who already had a really deep sound, right at the start – and definitely hit her stride with music like this! The album mixes jazzy currents with rootsier elements – some of them from a more global perspective – and ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Sam Cooke —
Night Beat (remastered edition) ... CD RCA, 1963. Used ... $2.99
Wonderful mellow work from Sam Cooke – and a set that's recorded with a sound that's very much in keeping with the "night beat" that you might expect from the title! In fact, there's not so much a "beat" as a simple easy groove – a gentle sort of "night" ... read more CD
Sam Cooke —
Portrait Of A Legend 1951 to 1964 (SACD pressing) ... CD Abkco, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
A massive collection of work by the great Sam Cooke – featuring 30 tunes in all, and spanning the range of his full career – from his early roots in gospel music, to the incredibly powerful soul tunes he cut shortly before his untimely death. The set's got most everything you'd ever ... read more CD
(Hybrid SACD pressing!)
Stevie Wonder —
Songs In The Key Of Life ... CD Motown, 1976. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
A sweet little double CD – one that had some folks saying that Stevie should have stayed away from the "2LP syndrome", but for us a real treasure with lots of hidden gems. Besides the hits "Isn't She Lovely" and "Sir Duke", which were more than enough to carry ... read more CD
Various —
Blues, Boogie And Beat ... CD MCA (Japan), 1950s. Used ... $19.99
Various —
R & B Years 1942 to 1945 Vol 2 ... CD Boulevard Vintage (UK), Early/Mid 1940s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Music from Joe Turner, Helen Humes, Louis Jordan, Count Basie, Miss Rhapsody, Louis Jordan, Lil Green, Erskine Hawkins, Cecil Gant, Hot Lips Page, and more - fifty songs in all. CD
Various —
Ride Daddy Ride – Vintage Songs About Sex – 1927 to 1953 ... CD Buzzola (UK), 1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s. Used ... $12.99
Various —
Shake, Rattle & Roll – R&B's Great Hits – 1953 to 1958 ... CD Jasmine (UK), Mid 1950s. Used 2CD ... $9.99
Includes music by Big Mama Thornton, Sam Cooke, The Drifters, Fats Domino, Little Richard, The Platters, Ernie Freeman, Lavern Baker, The Coasters, Clyde McPHatter, and more – 50 tracks total. CD
Billy Ward & The Dominoes —
Greatest Hits – Original Blues ... CD King, 1950s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
Patty Saturday —
Select Singles ... CD Swan/Roller Coaster, Late 1950s. Used ... $4.99
Nancy Wilson —
Hollywood My Way/Capitol/EMI (UK), 1963. Used ... $12.99
2 key albums in the early career of Nancy Wilson – back to back on one CD! For Hollywood My Way, Wilson turns her wonderfully sophisticated vocal style towards a batch of hits from Hollywood films of the 40s, 50s, and 60s – arranged and conducted by Jimmy Jones, in that classy blend of ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nancy Wilson —
Yesterday's Love Songs, Today's Blues (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, 1963. Used ... $1.99
Staple Singers —
Best Of The Staple Singers ... CD Stax, Early 70s. Used ... $3.99
Classic work by one of the greatest gospel/soul groups ever! A very righteous vibe pervades, and the harmonies soar right out of church into the neighborhood – on tracks that include "Respect Yourself", "Heavy Makes You Happy", "Oh La De Da", "The ... read more CD
Inner Shade —
4 Corners ... CD Rice/Warner (Japan), 1998. Used ... $8.99
An excellent batch of UK soul tracks – and essentially an Incognito album! Bluey from Incognito produced the set, and the album features vocals by Maysa Leak and Christopher Ballin, plus some tasty reed work by Brit jazz funk players Ed Jones and Chris Demargary. Some of the tracks are ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
(Japanese digipak pressing – includes obi! Small Japanese promo sticker on back cover and over barcode.)
Weldon Irvine —
Weldon & The Kats (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Nodlew/P-Vine (Japan), 1968/1980s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Rare work from Weldon Irvine – a selection of tracks recorded as private studio outings, reissued briefly by Luv N Haight in the early 90s, and then only on vinyl! The style here is much more jazz-based than some of Irvine's soul recordings – a mode that's often all instrumental, and ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available (Includes obi!)
Weldon & The Kats ... LP 29.99
Weldon & The Kats (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99
Ian Dury & The Blockheads —
Do It Yourself ... CD Stiff/Demon (UK), 1979. Used ... $6.99
One of the great ones from Ian Dury – a record that goes way beyond simple quirky rock, and explodes with some wonderful jazzy touches! The sound here is totally great – very much in the sway of Chaz Jankel's musical direction, and filled with great bits on sax, keyboards, and guitar ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
(1990 UK pressing.)
Dells —
Anthology – Dells Collection 1955 to 1992 ... CD Hip-O, Mid 50s/1960s/1970s/1980s/Early 90s. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
A whopping collection of the Dells' classic work – featuring tunes pulled from their years at Vee Jay, Chess, Chi-Sound, and Mercury! The package starts way back in the 50s, and traces the group through their groundbreaking 60s soul sides, their sublime baroque 70s numbers, and their later ... read more CD
Also available Anthology – Dells Collection 1955 to 1992 ... CD 13.99
Prince —
Beautiful Experience ... CD NPG (UK), 1994. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Includes the die-cut, fold out insert!)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Earth Wind & Fire/Warner/BGO (UK), 1971. Used ... $9.99
A pair of spiritual soul classics – the rare early Warner Brothers albums from Earth Wind & Fire – back to back on a single CD! Earth, Wind & Fire's first album was recorded at a time when the group recently had ties to the Chicago soul and jazz scenes, and a range of ... read more CD
Also available Earth Wind & Fire/
Nancy Wilson —
Great American Songbook ... CD Capitol, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Nancy Wilson remakes American classics of the 20th century – taking a host of tunes from Gershwin, Ellington, Arlen, Porter, and Berlin – and remaking them in her sophisti-soul style of the 60s! She's got plenty of great help on the sessions – with arrangers that include Gerald ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Alvin Cash —
Windy City Workout – The Essential Dance Craze Hits & Rarities 1964 to 1973 ... CD Mar V Lus/Charly (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
The full scope of genius from the legendary Alvin Cash – not just his 60s gritty groovers, but a host of later funk tracks as well – all packaged into a beautiful book-styled package! Cash is one of our favorite Chicago artists ever – a dancer by trade, but a flamboyant ... read more CD
Nancy Wilson —
Guess Who I Saw Today – Nancy Wilson Sings Songs Of Lost Love ... CD Capitol, 1960s. Used ... $8.99
Our favorite side of Nancy Wilson in the 60s – songs of love lost and love crossed – all sung by Nancy with a beautifully hip, adult approach to the lyrics! These are the tunes that really got Wilson noticed at the time – tracks that had the sophistication of older vocal work, ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print 2005 pressing.)
Sam & Dave —
Sweat N Soul – Anthology 1965 to 1971 ... CD Rhino, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
... CD
(Out of print, slipcase has some edgewear.)
Ronnie Dyson —
Ronnie Dyson – His All Time Golden Classics ... CD Columbia/Collectables, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Excellent 70s soul from the great Ronnie Dyson – first famous as a singer in the original cast of Hair, but later a soul star in his own right, with a few massive hits that brought him big fame! The arrangements here are by Thom Bell, who gives Ronnie's vocals a fragile quality that works ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Aretha Franklin —
Amazing Grace – The Complete Recordings ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, 1972. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
A legendary album – one that has Aretha Franklin returning to her roots in gospel music – but working with all the strength and power that Atlantic Records had to offer! From early years recording as a young voice alongside her father's congregation, Aretha has matured into a hell of a ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Coasters —
Coasters – 50 Coastin Classics ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Sure, they were hitmakers – but we love these guys, and find them to be one of the most radical vocal groups of all time! Under the impeccable guidance of Lieber & Stoller, the group recorded some of the fiercest vocal numbers of the 50s – mixing incredibly soulful vocals with an ... read more CD
(Slipcase has some light wear.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Essential Earth Wind & Fire ... CD Sony, 1970s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Includes 35 tracks on 2 CDs! CD
(BMG direct pressing.)
T-Bone Walker/LRC, 1960s. Used ... $2.99
Nina Simone —
Little Girl Blue (aka Jazz As Played In An Exclusive Side Street Club)(remastered edition) ... CD Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... $5.99
A classic set of early jazz recordings by Nina Simone – one of her first albums ever, but already with an approach that's quite different from other singers of the time! Nina's singing a fair bit of standards here, but she brings a deeply personal approach to the material – inflecting ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print early CD pressing with a crease through traycard artwork.)
Various —
P&P Records – Hits Hits Hits (15CD set) ... CD P&P, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used 15 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Way more than just "hits" – given that this hip box set features tracks from every single 12" released by the legendary P&P family of labels – a massive amount of underground dancefloor work from the late 70s and early 80s, and a set that gives new meaning to the word ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
Various —
Fame Studios Story – Home Of The Muscle Shoals Sound (3CD set) ... CD Fame/Kent (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. Used 3CD ... $26.99
Genius work from one of the greatest Southern Soul studios ever – Muscle Shoals' legendary Fame Studios – the start of a huge wave of great music in the 60s, and a genre-changing sound that's still going strong today! The package is the best we've ever seen to look at Fame – not ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Quincy Jones —
You've Got It Bad Girl ... CD A&M/Verve, 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet funky Q for the 70s – easily one of the coolest albums ever from Quincy Jones! The album's got a very heavy electric vibe – one that's kind of a laidback take on the styles that Jones was forging in some of his 70s soundtrack work – served up with massive work on the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(2009 digipak pressing.)
Various —
Okeh Rhythm & Blues Story 1949 to 1957 (3CD set) ... CD Okeh/Epic, Mid 50s/1982. Used 3 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
An amazing collection – a wealth of rare R&B from the 50s years of Okeh Records – most of it only ever on 78s before, issued here in a really wonderful package! The set includes rare work from Andre Williams, Pearl Traylor, Red Rodney, Lloyd Fatman, The Shufflers, Larry Darnell, ... read more CD
(Complete set-in great shape!)
Michael Jackson —
Hello World – Motown Solo Collection (Got To Be There/Motown/Hip-O Select, Early 70s. Used 3CDs ... Just Sold Out!
An amazing tribute to the late Michael Jackson – a beautifully done package that brings together all of his early solo albums for Motown – plus some great bonus tracks as well – all wrapped up in a book-styled cover with lots of notes and vintage photos! The music here is ... read more CD
Anita Baker —
Giving You The Best That I Got ... CD Elektra, 1988. Used ... $2.99
A mega-hit, but for good reason – as the record brought sophistication back to chart soul at the end of the 80s – proof that well-done, deeply-voiced records could still beat the schmaltz of the geri-curl generation! Anita's working here in territory that draws from the classics, but ... read more CD
Anita Baker —
Rapture ... CD Elektra, 1986. Used ... $2.99
A classic album of classy vocals – one that helped set a whole new tone in 80s soul music! Anita had already gained a bit of experience on the soul scene before this set, but with this record she emerged as a full-formed diva who could effortlessly blend jazz and soul into a magnificent new ... read more CD
Gloria Lynne —
Miss Gloria Lynne ... CD Everest/Evidence, 1958. Used ... $2.99
James Brown —
In The Jungle Groove ... CD Polydor, Early 70s/1986. Used ... $4.99
Massive – and one of the best James Brown compilations ever, filled with rare and unreleased material! This completely essential set features tracks pulled from James' best years ever – the mighty early 70s, when he was working with the JBs, and laying down tracks that would forever ... read more CD
(Original CD pressing.)
Sam & Dave —
Best Of Sam & Dave ... CD Atlantic, Mid 60s. Used ... $2.99
Great work from one of the tightest acts of 60s soul – the always-energetic Sam & Dave, working here with an excellent batch of tracks by Isaac Hayes & David Porter! Sam & Dave had made records before this period – but the cuts here are all from the years when they were ... read more CD
Minnie Riperton —
Capitol Gold – The Best Of Minnie Riperton ... CD Capitol, Late 70s. Used ... $2.99
An essential collection of work from the legendary Minnie Riperton – a set that was crucial to so many listeners, as during the early years of the CD era, it was the only way you could find any of her music in print! And all these many years later, the set's still a wonderful introduction to ... read more CD
Guy —
Guy (Japanese pressing) ... CD MCA/Victor (Japan), 1988. Used ... $11.99
A stone cold classic from Teddy Riley! Forget what you might think about the cliches of New Jack Swing, because this record is a landmark of modern soul, one of the freshest R&B albums from the 80s, and it still sounds great today. After starting things out with Wrecks N Effect, Riley moved ... read more CD
(1991 Japanese pressing.)
Chante Moore —
Precious (Japanese pressing) ... CD MCA, 1992. Used ... $11.99
Titles include "Finding My Way Back To You", "Love's Taken Over", "Precious", "It's Alright", "As If We Never Met", and "Because You're Mine". CD
(Includes obi.)
Nancy Wilson —
From Broadway With Love/EMI (UK), 1966. Used ... $14.99
2 Nancy Wilson Capitol sets from 1966 – back to back on one CD! From Broadway With Love is Broadway material – but given the Nancy Wilson twist – and sung in a mode that's a lot more soulful than other records of its type! Nancy's at her strong early Capitol best here – ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chuck Berry —
His Best Vol 1 ... CD Chess, 1950s/1960s. Used ... $4.99
20 tracks including "Roll Over Beethoven", "Maybellene", "Thirty Days", "Havana Moon", "Reelin' and Rockin", "Beautiful Delilah", "School Day", and "Johnny B. Goode". CD
Isaac Hayes —
Ultimate Isaac Hayes – Can You Dig It (2CD + DVD box set) ... CD Stax, Late 60s/1970s. Used 2CDs & DVD ... $8.99
Great work by Isaac Hayes – featuring a wealth of classic tunes from his years at Stax, packaged with some bonus video material from the 70s! The music alone is more than worth the price of the set – as the collection includes big hits, choice album tracks, and even 3 never-issued ... read more CD
Neneh Cherry —
Blank Project ... CD Smalltown Supersound (Sweden), 2014. Used ... $7.99
Some of the most striking work we've heard from Neneh Cherry in years – and a great follow-up to her previous project with The Thing! This set has Neneh working with producer Kieran Hebden – who returns Cherry to the offbeat, arty sound of her early years on the British scene – ... read more CD
Chic —
Definitive Groove Collection ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
Club classics and a whole lot more – a massive package of work that contains most of the biggest Chic cuts from the glory days of the group, plus some surprisingly nice bits from later years too! All production here is by the team of Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers – that groove-heavy ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
R & B Years 1946 Vol 1 ... CD Boulevard Vintage (UK), 1946. Used 2 CD ... Just Sold Out!
Includes tracks by Eddie Vinson, Ivory Joe Hunter, Nat King Cole, Jimmy Witherspoon, Hot Lips Page, Slim Gallard and more! 50 tracks total! CD
James Brown —
Live At The Apollo Vol 2 (Deluxe Edition) ... CD Polydor, 1962. Used 2 CD ... $12.99
... CD
(BMG pressing.)
Nancy Wilson —
Like In Love/Capitol (UK), 1959/1960. Used ... $9.99
2 swingers from Nancy – 2 of her first albums, back to back on one CD! Both sides feature jazzy arrangements from Billy May – backings that put Nancy in prime vocal mode, with less of the pop soul touches of her late 60s work – and more of the strong Capitol singer mode that May ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nancy Wilson —
Today, Tomorrow, Forever/Capitol (UK), 1964/1966. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A very groovy set of standards and 60s pop tunes – all done by Nancy in her great soulful swinging style! Today Tomorrow Forever offers way more than you'd guess from the track list, as Nancy's at the height of her early career here – and she's getting backing from a very sympathetic ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nancy Wilson —
Nancy Wilson Live From Las Vegas – 14 Live Hits & Signature Songs ... CD Capitol, 1969. Used ... $5.99
The long-overdue issue of a classic Nancy Wilson album recorded live at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas – one that captures her at the height of her youthful powers! The style here is a great illustration of the genius of Nancy Wilson at the time – an approach that was classy and careful, ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(2005 Capitol pressing.)
War —
Grooves & Messages – The Greatest Hits Of War ... CD Avenue, 1970s/Early 80s. Used 2CD ... $9.99
... CD
Dr John —
Mos Scocious – The Dr John Anthology ... CD Rhino, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/1980s. Used 2CD ... $12.99
A really great set – loads of his classic work for Atlantic Records – plus unusual other bits too, including early work recorded as Ronnie & The Delinquents, Morgus & The 3 Ghouls, and as Mac Rebennack! CD
(Includes original slipcase and book. Slipcase has some aging.)
Robins —
Cherry Lips ... CD Famous Groove (France), Late 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
28 tracks in all! CD
(Out of print.)
Jerry Butler —
Singles ... CD Vee Jay/Charly (UK), Late 50s/1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
A totally killer collection of work from the early solo years of Chicago soul genius Jerry Butler – a package that features his singles for the Vee Jay label, but at a level that's way more than hits – as the whole thing features lots of unusual tunes, and even rare b-sides too! Jerry ... read more CD
Danny Madden —
These Are The Facts Of Life ... CD Giant, 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and booklet.)
Spaniels —
Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight ... CD Vee Jay, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
25 tracks. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Four Tops —
50th Anniversary Anthology ... CD Hip-O/Motown, 1960s/1970s. Used 2 CD ... $14.99
A pretty darn big collection of work from the 4 Tops – one that spans both their Motown and ABC years, and which also throws in some surprising bits that we wouldn't have expected! The set's got a few previously unreleased mixes, but overall, all the material has been out before – just ... read more CD
Ike & Tina Turner —
Back In The Day ... CD 32 R&B, 1960s/1970s. Used ... $4.99
Previously unreleased music! CD
(Mark through barcode, hype sticker on front cover.)
James Brown —
Live At The Apollo (1962) (remastered & expanded) ... CD Polydor, 1962. Used ... $3.99
A landmark album that forever changed the face of live recordings – and soul music too! As has been told and retold often, King records not only had the genius idea of bringing recording equipment into the Apollo Theater to catch James in a smoking live setting – the sort of show that ... read more CD
Also available Live At The Apollo ... LP 33.99(2004 pressing.)
Temptations —
Psychedelic Soul (expanded and remastered) ... CD Motown, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
2CDs – and a motherlode of classic work by The Temptations! The set focuses on the group's groundbreaking work with producer Norman Whitfield at Motown – sides from the late 60s and early 70s that were some of the most righteous to ever come out of the motor city! Whitfield had a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
James Brown —
Make It Funky – The Big Payback 1971 to 1975 ... CD Chronicles/Polydor, Early/Mid 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Killer 2 CD set that focuses on the funky sound of James from the 70s – and which includes great material that was never issued at the time, alternate funky takes, rare singles, and other great bits! There's a wealth of incredible material on here that makes the set essential – even if ... read more CD
James Brown —
Foundations Of Funk – A Brand New Bag – 1964 to 1969 ... CD Chronicles/Polydor, 1996. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Killer work from James' late 60s period – the time when he was working with the Pee Wee Ellis/Maceo James Brown Band, and developing some of his most crucial conceptions of funkiness. The 2 CD set is filled with nice extra bits – like extended versions of tracks you might already know, ... read more CD
Wilson Pickett —
It's Harder Now ... CD Bullseye Blues, 1999. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Mark through barcode)
Marvin Gaye —
What's Going On (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Motown/Universal (Japan), 1971. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of the few cases in the history of pop music where the record is worth all the hype! Marvin blew everyone's mind when he unleashed this amazing suite of political soul tunes – not only just because he'd moved past the simple love songs of earlier years, but also because he was working ... read more CD
Also available (2005 Japanese pressing with 2 bonus tracks – comes in a cool gatefold sleeve, just like the original LP!)
What's Going On ... LP 27.99
What's Going On (50th anniversary 180 gram 2LP pressing) ... LP 39.99
Temptations —
Best Of Temptations – Anthology ... CD Motown/Universal, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A great overview – 46 tracks that really span the genius of the Temptations at Motown! CD
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Ultimate Collection ... CD Motown, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $4.99
Tracks include "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", "I Wish It Would Rain", "Every Little Bit Hurts", "The Nitty Gritty", "If I Were Your Woman", "I Don't Want To Do Wrong", and "All I Need Is Time" – 22 tracks total. CD
Morris Day —
Guaranteed ... CD Warner/Reprise, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
Prince —
Diamonds & Pearls ... CD Paisley Park, 1991. Used ... $2.99
A big new chapter for Prince in the 90s – his first set with the New Power Generation, and a record that definitely has him amping up his game for the decade! There's maybe a bit more sampling here, and a groove that certainly has one ear open for the younger sound of R&B at the time ... read more CD
Also available Diamonds & Pearls ... CD 2.99
Parliament —
Clones Of Dr Funkenstein ... CD Casablanca, 1976. Used ... $6.99
An oft-overlooked gem from Parliament – released during the year 1976, and sometimes hidden between monster LPs like Funkentelechy and Mothership Connection – but every bit as great as those two classics! The album's got that tightened-up P-Funk sound that was working so perfectly at ... read more CD
Prince —
Purple Rain (deluxe expanded edition – 3CDs/Warner, 1984. Used 3CDs/DVD ... $22.99
One of the greatest crossover albums of the 80s – and the record that catapulted Prince very firmly into the mainstream! There's a tightness here that surpasses even that of Prince's early classics for Warner Brothers – an unabashed love of a pop hook that makes for some incredibly ... read more CD
Also available Purple Rain ... LP 9.99
Rim Kwaku Obeng & The Believers —
Rim Arrives/BBE (UK), 1980. Used ... $8.99
A damn soulful album from Ghanaian percussionist Rim Kwaku Obeng – recorded in LA at the end of the 70s, with loads of sweet clubby touches in the mix! Rim gets in plenty of tight percussion – lots of which showcases his rim-heavy approach to the drums – and also plays keyboards ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Bobby Blue Bland —
Anthology ... CD MCA, 1950s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
Ann Peebles —
Part Time Love ... CD Hi Records/Fat Possum, 1971. Used ... $8.99
A great litle early album from Ann Peebles – rawer than most of her more familiar stuff, with a gutbuckety soul quality that really keeps things fresh! We always love Ann's work, but in these early years she has a deep soul vibe that few other singers can touch – a level that easily ... read more CD
Larry Williams —
Best Of Larry Williams ... CD Ace/Specialty, Late 1950s. Used ... $5.99
Features "Short Fat Fannie", "Baby's Crazy", "Dizzy Miss Lizzie", "Lawdy Miss Clawdy", "Slow Down" and more – 22 tracks in all. CD
George Clinton & Others —
Six Degrees Of P-Funk – The Best Of George Clinton & His Funk Family ... CD Epic/Legacy, Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. Used ... $3.99
Post Funkadelic and Parliament work from George Clinton – an assortment of tracks from a variety of Columbia and Sony-related albums by artists who include Sweat Band, Mutiny, Junie, Bootsy Collins, Mico Wave, Philippe Wynne, and the P-Funk All-Stars! Most of the material here has an early ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
P Funk All Stars —
Urban Dancefloor Guerillas ... CD Uncle Jam/CBS, 1983. Used ... $6.99
George Clinton may have pretty well disbanded Parliament and Funkadelic by the time the 80s came around, but the Mothership is still soaring highly on this first album from the P-Funk All Stars project – featuring some (but not all) of George Clinton's better players from various groups! ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Otis Williams & His Charms —
Greatest Hits ... CD Blues King, Early/Mid 1950s. Used ... $8.99
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Jimmy Jones —
Handy Man ... CD CUB, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
Titles include "I Told You So", "A Wondrous Place", "Itchin", "Pardon Me", "Ee-I-Ee-I Oh!", "My Precious Angel", "Ready For Love", and more – 25 songs total. CD
(Out of print.)
Prince —
Diamonds & Pearls (7CD/Paisley Park/Legacy, 1991. Used 8 CDs ... $129.99
A big new chapter for Prince in the 90s – his first set with the New Power Generation, and a record that definitely has him amping up his game for the decade! There's maybe a bit more sampling here, and a groove that certainly has one ear open for the younger sound of R&B at the time ... read more CD
Also available Diamonds & Pearls (7CD/(Includes the box, huge hardcover book, poster, and backing sheet – in beautiful shape!)
Smokey Robinson —
My World – The Definitive Collection ... CD Motown, 1960s/1970s/1980s. Used ... $3.99
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Bo Diddley —
Bo Diddley – Chess Box (2CD box set) ... CD Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2CD ... $9.99
Don Covay —
Mercy Mercy – The Definitive Don Covay ... CD Razor & Tie, Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. Used ... $14.99
23 tracks in all – and a great survey of Don Covay's early music! CD
(Out of print.)
Huey Piano Smith —
Havin A Good Time – The Very Best Of Huey Piano Smith & His Clowns Vol 1 ... CD West Side (UK), Early 60s. Used ... $6.99
Titles include "Genevieve", "Little Liza Jane", "Rockin' Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu", "Just A Lonely Clown", "Free, Single And Disengaged", "For Cryin' Out Loud", and more – 24 tracks total. CD
