A killer bit of crossover pop from the mid 60s – and the kind of groover that brought the Carolina beach sound to the top 40 charts! Includes the group's classic hit "Girl Watcher", a groover that we always enjoy hearing, plus other nice ones like "The Soul Clap", "Lo ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a hole in front. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Ski Oakenfull —
Rising Son ... LP BBE (UK), 2005. Near Mint- 2LP ...
$9.99
A soulful set of house-learned, song-based grooves from Ski Oakenfull – possibly his best work yet! Ski's working here with a line-up that includes Bluey of Incognito, producer/beatmaker Venom, vocalist Chi Turner, and on one stellar track, Amp Fiddler! That cut, "Hang On", is a ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An unusual quintet date for this great pianist – with Tom Harrell on trumpet and Pepper Adams on baritone – plus Ray Drummond on bass and Kenny Washington on drums! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Was there a more tragic figure in the 60s scene than Phil Ochs? Perhaps, but this is still a wonderful piece of his odd and sad career, a great portrait with his unrelenting political stance still in place, though not as raw as some of his other LPs. More arranged than any of his other LPs, but ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A rare gem from Anita O'Day – an obscure 70s set for the hip Dobre label, featuring tracks from her Japanese Trio records! Titles include "Days Of Wine & Roses", "After You've Gone", "Body & Soul", "Why Shouldn't I", and "Our Love Is Here ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Something of an addition to the Verve "songbook" mode of the 50s – but it's also one that's a lot more dynamic than the others, thanks to some very jazzy arrangements from Billy May! The groove here is very upbeat and jazzy – hard-swinging in the manner that May forged with ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Verve Inc pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam, mostly split spine, & split bottom seam.)
Anita O'Day —
Big Band Sessions ... LP Verve, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$4.99
Very cool work from Anita O'Day – a session cut with Jimmy Giuffre arrangements, in a style that's a bit different than some of her other 50s work for Verve! Jimmy brings a nice touch of modernism to the record – casting the horns in ways that show his own love of creative colors and ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, including the insert & obi. Cover has a cutout notch.)
A wicked groover from Odyssey – and a crack little album that has the trio hitting hard all the way through! The upbeat numbers are great, the ballads are warm and wonderful, and even the midtempo numbers come off perfectly – all with a rich quality that makes the album a real standout ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Off Broadway USA —
On ... LP Atlantic, 1979. Near Mint- ...
$2.99
Claus Ogerman & Michael Brecker —
Cityscape ... LP Warner, 1982. Near Mint- ...
$2.99
A great showcase for the talents of a young Michael Brecker – rich orchestrations by Claus Ogerman, topped by Brecker's sharp-edged, and well-stated lines on tenor! The album predates Brecker's first record as a leader by a number of years, and it shows a serious side to his playing that's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear and stains.)
Ohio Players —
Angel ... LP Mercury, 1977. Very Good Gatefold ...
$4.99
Maybe the last great album in the Ohio Players run for Mercury in the mid 70s – a set that's every bit as smooth, sexy, and funky as their other major label efforts from the time – and one that continued to refine the grittier funk of their roots! While the Players might be remembered ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An overlooked bit of mid 70s funk from the Ohio Players – cut right at the height of their brilliant Mercury years! The album's got a smooth and slinky finish that has the band tightening up a lot from their Westbound years – going for a compressed spacey soul sound on some of the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has an unglued bottom seam & light wear.)
Ohio Players —
Everybody Up ... LP Arista, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$6.99
Still very much in the best mode as the rest of their 70s classics for Mercury Records – a sweet mix of ensemble funk with some upbeat styles that were perfect for the clubs! The group's shifted a bit by the time of this one and only album for Arista, but they've still got most of their best ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, some edge wear, promo sticker, and soem price sticker remnants.)
A well-titled set – as it's the mid 70s, and the Ohio Players were certainly turning out a lot of gold! Their move to Mercury Records from the smaller indie Westbound was a real winning move – as it gave them a smoother soul feel that only expanded their groove, not restricted it! ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has large letters in marker on all sides, some pen, and a cut corner. Labels have some pen.)
A collection of funky tracks recorded by The Players when the were with Westbound, but released later, when they hit Mercury. Sort of a "cleaning house" effort, and not really a unified album, but that doesn't stop it from having some nice moments. Titles include "Introducing the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear, with a sticker & some marker.)
Ohio Players —
Skin Tight ... LP Mercury, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ...
$7.99
Great work from the Ohio Players – and proof that moving to a big label could be a good thing for a funky group! This was the band's first album for Mercury – and although one might have the temptation to say that the label cut down the radical funk sound of the trippy Westbound years, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
O'Jays —
Family Reunion ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ...
$2.99
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 ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has an index sticker & some marker.)
One of those records that really took Philly soul to the next level back in the 70s – a set that works amazing magic with the already-great harmonies of the O'Jays – pointing them even more strongly towards groove-heavy territory, while still keeping all the fragile, personal qualities ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Earlier work by The O'Jays – but issued in a simple cover put on the markets to cash in on the group's early 70s fame on Philly International! The record contains mostly material from the late 60s early 70s indie years, most issued as singles, with production by Bobby Massey and HB Barnum. ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A seminal album in the development of Philadelphia International – who seemed to be taking a cue from Motown and Stax in the 60s, by bringing their biggest act to a European audience! The set features the O'Jays working as beautifully in a live setting as they had in the Sigma Sound studios ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a tracklist sticker.)
O'Jays —
Ship Ahoy ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good- Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
A pivotal album from The O'Jays – and an undeniable Philly classic! The record was the third the group cut for the Philadelphia International label – but it was really the first one that pushed their strong righteous soul agenda, sort of a mix of message-oriented lyrics and heavy soul ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear. Label has some pen.)
O'Jays —
Survival ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good ...
$5.99
Not one of their most classic Philly LPs, but still a nice batch of soul tracks with the usual perfect Gamble-Huff production, and harmonies that definitely go the distance! Tracks include "What Am I Waiting For", "Give The People What They Want", "Rich Get Richer", ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
We know what you're thinking: "These guys were best in the 70s." Hold that thought for a moment and check out this great album – because unlike a lot of their other chart-topping contemporaries from 1972 and 1973, the O'Jays actually continued to mature as a group, and managed to ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ol Skool —
Ol Skool ... LP Universal, 1997. Near Mint- ...
$2.99
A sweet soulful set from drummer Grasella Oliphant – one of two legendary albums cut for Atlantic Records in the 60s – and the one with a very heavy-hitting lineup! The vibe here is somewhere between Blue Note Hammond dates and soul jazz on Prestige Records in the mid 60s – as ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of David's smooth soul albums for Mercury, with jazzy production by Wayne Henderson that's in line with the best work he was doing at the time. David's got a strange voice that's got the depth of a baritone, but the sweetness of a tenor. It's a little tough to get used to at first, but the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of David's smooth soul albums for Mercury, with jazzy production by Wayne Henderson that's in line with the best work he was doing at the time. David's got a strange voice that's got the depth of a baritone, but the sweetness of a tenor. It's a little tough to get used to at first, but the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a large name in marker and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
Electronic funky stuff from the late 70's, with a groove that's definitely got a lot of hints as to where funk was going in the 80's. Ollie E. Brown leads the group on percussion and vocals, and additional players include Billy Preston, Wah Wah Watson, Ray Parker Jr., and George Bohannon. Angela ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo including the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear & a promo stamp.)
One of the best-remembered groups from the Detroit scene of the early 70s – thanks to the massive title track on this album, and a whole host of other wonderful cuts as well! The group features the great Steve Marcus on vocals – an artist who'd cut some key Northern soul singles for ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has moderate wear, with a split top seam, mostly split spine and some peeled spots.)
A dancefloor soul classic – one of the strongest albums ever by Al Hudson, Alicia Meyers, and the whole One Way crew! The record's got a sweet soulful feel that provides a nice counterpoint to its bass-heavy grooves – popping along at that midtempo pace that was Al's popular remedy for ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Roy Orbison —
Mystery Girl ... LP Virgin, 1989. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$24.99
Roy Orbison's big comeback album at the end of the 80s – with production help from Jeff Lynne, Bono, and T-Bone Burnette! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Orchestra USA/John Lewis/Coleman Hawkins —
Jazz Journey ... LP Columbia, Early 60s. Sealed ...
$5.99
Features solos by John Lewis on piano and Coleman Hawkins on tenor – plus a bit of narration from Skitch Henderson. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 2 eye pressing, with the inner sleeve still sealed.)
The first album from Original Flavor, and along with the Jaz, the roots of the Roc A Fella clan. With the Dash brothers holding down the business end of this LP, and Ski fronting the group with a little help from Clark Kent, this middle of the road commercial hip hop album didn't make much of an ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of our favorite albums by The Originals – and one of their most coherent albums on Motown! The record was produced by Lamont Dozier, who also wrote all the songs on the album for the group – and it's kind of a mix of Dozier's strident 70s update of the 60s Motown groove (which he'd ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the best-remembered albums from the mighty Originals – thanks to a surprisingly strong step into club and disco rhythms! The group were always great on the harmony tip – and earlier music often had them really shining on the ballads – but here they work with arrangers ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A collection featuring some of The Originals' best tracks for Motown – including some of their few big hits, and others that stand with their better work on the label. Titles include "Sunrise", "The Bells", "Touch", "Down To Love Town", "Everybody' ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An Orlons smoker from South Street in Philly – a perfect example of the way the city was becoming a major soul power in the early 60s! The set's got The Orlons taking on a host of other hits of the time – romping rockers, mellow ballads, and socking soul – all wrapped together in ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Le Dije A Una Rosa", "Naranjo Y Lucas", "No Puedo Vivir", "Comelon", "Ah Que Familia Senor", and "Que Calor". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label Discuba pressing. Cover has wide clear tape holding the bottom seam.)
A pretty basic soundtrack, but with some nice moments by Ortolani – done around the time he recorded the more famous soundtrack for Mondo Cane. The album does have some nice tunes with weird jazzy instrumentation – kind of nightclubby numbers with a mix of jazz and loungey styles ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The title alone should hip you to the fact that the score's for a spy spoof film – in this case a practically forgotten comedy starring Laurence Harvey and Lionel Jeffreys. Riz Ortolani's scoring here is pretty much in his straight soundtrack bag – with a range of styles to set the ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label mono Masterworks pressing. Cover has a small sticker on one corner and a tracklist sticker.)
A huge batch of traditional samba tracks – tracing the evolution of the genre through the 20th century, and presented by 70s group Os Caretas! The group have a traditional feel that works well with the music – and the scope of the work in the set is really amazing. More tracks than ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Comes with a great booklet too! Box has some light wear, but records and book are great!)
Titles include "She's On The Left", "Can't Go Back On A Promise", "One Love One Dream", "Cindy", "The Family", "My Heart Can Wait Forever", and "La Cuenta Por Favor". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
A pivotal album for Jeffrey Osborne – and a record that showed the world that he could stand proudly on his own away from his old group LTD! The album was actually his second solo outing, but the first to really gel together in that hit-making blend of ballads and catchy mid-tempo pop tunes ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
This UK Afro Funk group is slicking things up a bit for this 1973 album – but not in a bad way, because it actually kicks up the groove considerably. In fact, it almost sounds like they've been listening to a bit of War – because the the best tracks on the album have lots of that funky ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Although Osibisa were one of the most successful of the London-based Afro-funk groups, they were also one of the best. This cool first album is filled with (as the label says) "criss cross rhythms that explode with happiness". Translated, that means that the record's got lots of nice ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Later material from Osibisa, who have lost some of their harder Afro-Funk edge, and are working here more as an ensemble funk outfit, with a sound that's similar to some of the bigger American groups of the time. Titles include "Do It (Like It Is)", "Uhuru", "Sunshine ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Bashful Brother Oswald —
Best Of Oswald ... LP Country Heritage, 1986. Near Mint- ...
$5.99
Mid 70s, and Johnny seems to be leaving the funk world behind for a swinging sound that recalls some of his earlier work from the 50s. The title's appropriate, as the album's got a largely jazz-based bent – with Johnny's vibes out front on a number of tracks, and work by Otis Hayes on piano, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a torn corner. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Ovations —
Peace of Mind ... LP Goldwax/Vivid (Japan), Late 60s. Near Mint- ...
$34.99
A Japanese-only look at one of the greatest vocal groups on the southern scene of the 60s – the amazing Ovations, a trio with a sound like nobody else! The group were noted for a strong love of the music of Sam Cooke – and they worked in the years after Sam's death in a blend of sweet ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nice little set of smooth jazzy numbers from trumpeter Jimmy Owens – produced with a warm finish that seems somewhere in the Skip Scarbrough mode, but which is bit less perfect than any of his recordings. Jimmy's really going for a Donald Byrd or Eddie Henderson sort of style here – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and a sticker on back.)
Jimmy Owens —
Jimmy Owens ... LP A&M, 1976. Very Good Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
Great stuff from trumpeter Jimmy Owens! Owens was always one of the hipper talents on his instrument during the 70s, and this A&M set features him in a nice groovy group that includes 2 guitars, and piano by Kenny Barron. The tracks are long, and offer Owens chance to open up amidst the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Phil Ochs —
Pleasure Of The Harbor ... LP 
