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Ace/Measured Mile (UK), Early 1970s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Beautiful harmony soul from Act 1 – a group we totally love when they're in this mode – just grooving enough to open up the vocals a bit, stepping along with some great east coast sweet soul production! "Night Of The Wolf" is a completely different track, but equally groovy ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Four Flies (Italy), Late 70s. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Some of the rarest material ever recorded from this legendary Italian maestro – and some of the funkiest too – tracks that all originally appeared in erotic films of the late 70s, and which definitely represent a more secret side of his career! You might know Alessandroni for his key ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition box set!)
Alessandro Alessandroni —
L'Altro Dio (titoli, seq 1) ... 7-inch Four Flies (Italy), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really funky theme from the Italian scene of the 70s – served up here in two great versions! The main title take has this fast-moving bassline that's peppered with slower keyboards that are balanced with some more dramatic pops in the instrumentation – which then take over as the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Harold Alexander/Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99 14.99
One of the funkiest cuts ever from reedman Harold Alexander – served up here in the 45rpm single version, which is short, tight, and really concentrates on the funky drums at the core – although still also topped with plenty of fierce funky flute from the man himself! Speaking of funky ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ameharashi Quartet —
Yorokobi Ni Saku Hana/Urban Discos (Japan), 2022. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99 19.99
A cool jazzy single from Japan – one with live jazz instrumentation in the best clubjazz mode, but topped with Japanese vocals that really give the whole thing a great vibe! The snapping snare is matched by a great acoustic bassline – and the whole approach plays out nicely on the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Yo!/P-Vine (Japan), 1991. New Copy (pic cover)... $16.99 19.99
The 7" single debut of two tracks from these Oakland underground legends! The Action Packed Gangsters deliver a nice lean groove for "Takin It To The Streets" – a mix of skittish beats and spare bassline that really serves things well lyrically, and which almost has an early ... (Hip Hop) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Astral Quartet —
Halt/Funk Night, 2023. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Nothing halting about this killer cut – a fuzzy, funky number that has lots of tripped-out guitar over heavy drums – and some phase-shifting chromatic element in the mix that may be processed vibes, or something far more mysterious! "Euler Spiral" is equally heady, but a very ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 300 copies.)
Clap City (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $16.99 23.99
A stunning bit of sweet soul from this very obscure Ohio group – done in a soaring harmony style that would have made the late 60s Impressions proud – but given this nicely stark backing and production that's maybe more in the New Jersey mode of the time! The Aswads are backed by the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Comes with a very cool tri-color zine, with the story of the group and lots of rare photos!)
Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $7.99 14.99
A really romping single from the lesser-known Connie Austin – a cut that's as funky as is soulful, with a set of backings that comes down right on the money, while a little conga line kicks things right back over the top! The approach allows Connie's vocals to really soar – giving the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Roy Ayers —
Everybody Loves The Sunshine/Polydor/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1976. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... Out Of Stock
Two fantastic cuts from one of the greatest Roy Ayers albums ever! "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" is an incredible blend of righteous soul, funk, and jazz – a slow-moving, head-nodding tune that's gone on to have an equally long life as a huge sample and song influence in hip hop! ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Roy Ayers —
Ubiquity 45 Collection – Hummin In The Sun/Polydor/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1971. New Copy 2 x 7 inch set (pic cover, reissue)... Out Of Stock
Four of the best tracks from one of the greatest Roy Ayers albums of all time – and one of the rarest! The record is right in the same vein as Roy's groundbreaking He's Coming LP – a righteous mix of soul jazz, subtle funk, and some of the cosmic wisdom that Roy was spreading among the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
P-Vine (Japan), New Copy ... $18.99 23.99 About July 17, 2024
KPM/Measured Mile (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Two rare KPM sound library grooves – back to back on a single piece of wax! "Name Of The Game" is fantastic – slow funk, but super-heavy – with measured drums that space things out as keyboards really take their time to build up the mood, before serving up a mighty ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Black Devil's Makali —
You & Me/Afro 7 (Finland), Late 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Rare funky tracks from late 70s Kenya – both of which are pretty darn groovy! "You & Me" has a midtempo groove that's laced with these haunting spacey keyboards – and the English language vocals build things up in a nice way – with lots of catchy lyrics, but in a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
JR Bohannon —
JR Bohannon Plays Vince Guaraldi – Christmas Time Is Here/Astral Spirits, 2023. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
A really cool take on two holiday tunes from Vince Guaraldi – both of them done in very unusual versions! "Christmas Time Is Here" has lots of offbeat steel guitar, plus other instrumentation that shades in the edges and gives the whole thing a nicely moody, blue-tinged sort of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Bostonian —
Keep The Groove/Clap City (UK), 1981. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Not a group from Boston, but a really underground combo from Detroit – one headed up by Tony Green, who'd done a lot of earlier work with The Dramatics! The cut's got a great upbeat vibe – that underground club style that emerged in the years after disco – almost a return to the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia/Mad About Records (Portugal), Late 60s. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Two killer cuts from the late 60s Latin soul years at Columbia Records – both great! Sonny Bravo takes on Archie Bell's "Tighten Up", but in a way that's even harder and funkier than the original – thanks to some heavy conga at the bottom, and a very badass East Harlem sort ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Minipan (Italy), 2024. New Copy (pic cover)... $11.99 14.99
A killer cut, and one that brings back the vocals of Paul Randolph in a really wonderful way – set to this jazzy groove that features keyboards from Mark De Clive-Lowe, who also produced the track! There's plenty of other live instrumentation in the track too – guitar, percussion, and ... (New Grooves) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited, numbered edition of 500 copies!)
Peter Brotzmann —
Lila Eule No 1/Stop Smiling, 1965. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Very early work from Peter Brotzmann – material recorded in 1965, and presented on a limited edition 45! The group's a unique twin-alto quartet – with both Brotzmann and Horst Prehn on horns, alongside Peter Kowald on bass and Gerd Panzer on drums – and the music was originally ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jazz Room (UK), New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About April 26, 2024
Funk Night, 2023. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
Contemporary funk singer Rickey Calloway owes plenty to James Brown's work of the 60s – and he makes that connection very clear here, by serving up a totally smoking version of James' classic "There Was A Time"! Rickey takes the track at a clip that's amazing – even faster ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Centre El Muusa —
Moonlight Horses/Funk Night, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A slow-building monster – nice bass that rumbles around in a cool wavy pattern, topped with this gently cascading electric piano line that builds in a really cool way, and tangled with these echoey guitar lines – as the whole thing builds and rises, ebbs then flows! "Catching ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Suzanne Ciani —
Xenon ... 7-inch Finders Keepers (UK), 1980. New Copy (pic cover)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the coolest projects ever from electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani – sounds done for the groundbreaking Xenon pinball machine – released in 1980, and filled with unusual sounds and tones created by Ciani! One of these was her very cool "voice box" – which gave ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Great 70s harmonies from Classic Example – soaring here over a tune that has so much warmth and charm, it's hard to believe it's about a breakup! The track has these horns that cascade along with the vocals – and this lilting vibe that's completely compelling right away! "I Found ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jean Claudric —
Jeu De Dames EP ... 7-inch Born Bad (France), 1973. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
A killer French soundtrack from the start of the 70s – four very groovy cuts that were used in the film Jeu De Dames, a movie that also circulated under the more titillating title of Sex Revolution! The music is full of freak and fuzz – Hammond organ, great guitar lines, and plenty of ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Coko & The Great Revivers —
Crosseyed & Painless (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch Funk Night, 2023. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
A mighty nice take on this tune you'll recognize as a funky classic from the Talking Heads – done here with a massive drum break at the beginning, which sets the tone for an even funkier version of the cut than the familiar one – as do the vocals of Coko, a soulful singer with just the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Commodores —
Assembly Line/Motown/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1974. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Fantastic early funk from The Commodores – two great tracks on a limited pic sleeve funky 45! "Assembly Line" has a famous break that was big in the old school scene – but is also this massive cut with a really full-on feel that's completely different than any of the group's ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cortex —
Psychose/Trad Vibe (France), 1977. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
A rare bit of soundtrack funk from Cortex – originally done for a late 70s film, but unreleased at the time – in part because the film was destroyed in a fire! The tune is great – very much in the funkiest mode of this legendary group – with a bassline over fast drums that ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ace/Kent (UK), Early 1970s. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
An unreleased gem from deeply soulful singer Carolyn Crawford – a cut that's got these slightly funky drums that really set the tone right from the start – this nice snapping groove that seems to have Carolyn's vocals soar even more! And those vocals take on a nicely different vibe on ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Andy Crown —
Why Do I Love You (Red Greg edit, inst) ... 7-inch Magic Touch/Numero, 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A number with a mighty nice bassline – one that bumps and struts to really keep things moving – so much so, it's often more in the forefront than the vocals – which have this cool muted, almost bubbling style as strings and horns soar over the top from time to time! The ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Fatback Brother Bill Curtis/Perception/BGP (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two killer early funky cuts from Fatback Band! "Dance Girl" is an incredible skittish groover – recorded with snapping drums, strumming guitar, and this shouted vocal that hangs the whole thing together. (And oddly, this version seems to have a second voice dubbed in, making some ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent/BGP (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99 14.99
Maybe one of the funkiest vocal numbers ever sung by Johnny Adams – and one that owes a lot to the super-funky backings of the Huck Daniels Co – who somehow manage to combine the tightness of the James Brown Band of the late 60s with the more sophisticated instrumention of the JBs in ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1969. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
Two incredible tracks from keyboardist Wolfang Dauner – both a mad mix of funky jazz and psychedelic elements! "Sun Is Rising" has this very groovy, almost joyous sort of vibe – odd vocals mixed with a hip sitar line and some very cool percussion next to the drums! "Day ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Niki Dave & Afro Kids —
Shoreza Inyange/Afro 7 (Finland), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Great grooves from Burundi – two very rare tracks! "Shoreza Inyange" begins with a keyboard flow, then takes a break for a spoken/shouted part from the lead singer – before the whole group rolls into the mix, and soars up the tune with tight horns and rhythms, ensemble vocals ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Clap City (UK), New Copy ... About September 15, 2023 (delayed)
Ace/Kent (UK), Late 1960s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Jessie Davis has a nice deep vocal range here – one that easily spans both jazz and soul modes, which is perfect for the vamping jazzy vibe of the tune! The whole thing's got a haunting vibe that may well make it one of Davis' best tracks – and Gus Jenkins' flipside is an instrumental ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ke Ke/Ace (UK), 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99 15.99
A great set of wedding bells ring out at the start of the tune – but things soon get raw and romping as Melvin Davis takes over – really hitting this soaring vocal range as the tune stomps, vamps, and grooves with a sweet blend of organ, piano, and saxophone! The flipside features ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1965. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
Two fantastic American players – both coming together here on a rare European session for the Saba/MPS label in Germany! "Carmell's Black Forest Waltz" features not just great saxophone from leader Nathan Davis, but also a strong trumpet solo from Carmell Jones – blowing over ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1965. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
Nathan Davis is one of our all-time favorite saxophone players – and he sounds tremendous here in the company of trumpeter Woody Shaw, as the pair both take on Shaw's early "Zoltan" composition, with help from Larry Young on piano! The flipside features an even bolder number – ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Kent (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
An obscure later track from the Detroit scene – done by Motor City maestro Dave Hamilton in a mellow, midtempo groove that seems perfect for the slinky vocal approach of Jackie Dee! Jackie's got a slightly breathy style that seems influenced a bit by Sylvia – as does her sexy approach ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Deep South Band —
Deep South Is/Uni Sound/Clap City (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The Deep South Band definitely hail from the part of the country you'd expect – yet their groove here is very much the sharp ensemble funk that you'd hear from the best scenes up north – especially the growing world of groups in Ohio! The group state their case with the wonderfully ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Milton DeLugg & The Little Eskimos/Modern Harmonic, Early 60s/2020. New Copy 7 inch & DVD (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Sounds from the much-ridiculed 60s trash classic – a Milton Delugg original plus a cover by The Fleshtones – plus the movie on DVD! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dreamliners —
Just Me & You/Numero, Mid 60s. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
A really fragile girl group gem from the Texas scene of the 60s – a track that moves a lot slower and with more heartbreaking qualities than many of the big hits of the period – wonderfully gentle, and with that late nite, moody vibe that we usually find in male groups from the sweet ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1971. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
Two sublime early tracks from pianist George Duke – both from his first MPS album, never issued in the US! "My Soul" has this great rolling groove, with congas from Armando Peraza giving things a nice Latin vibe – as George plays both piano and Fender Rhodes together, for a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
TSG/P-Vine (Japan), 1976. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $15.99 21.99
A mighty nice message cut from Eric Dunbar – slightly offbeat, but in a really great way that makes the plea for saving the younger generation that much more powerful – as Eric Dunbar sings over some warmly jazzy backings with a nice midtempo groove! "Freeway" is the title ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Charles Earland —
Murilley/Prestige/BGP (UK), New Copy ... $11.99 14.99 About May 25, 2024
Ace/Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A storming cut from Dee Erwin – one that has raw vocals on the top, but a tight groove at the core – bubbling with righteous energy that's further enforced by these soaring backup female vocals! The groove is a great evolution from late 60s Detroit modes – and makes the cut one ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ace/BGP (UK), 1963. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $11.99 16.99
Some of the earliest work ever issued by the great Georgie Fame – a 4-track EP that features all instrumental tracks with Georgie on the Hammond – serving up a unique groove that really spoke to the changing London scene of the time! The rhythms here are part of the package, and ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Austin Boogie Crew, 2023. New Copy ... $6.99 9.99
A mighty nice electro groove from Father Sheed – a cut that has a bouncing bassline that sets up a groove for keyboards to follow – while vocoded vocals are served up very far down in the mix, leaving most of the "singing" of the tune to the keyboards and bass! "Love ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 300 copies.)
Hilton Felton —
Power Of Love/Hilton's Concept/P-Vine (Japan), Mid 70s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... Out Of Stock
Two funky nuggets from the great Hilton Felton! "Power Of Love" has this nice conga line under a funky bassbit – topped with wicked keyboard work from Hilton, and these great female vocals that really give the song a soaring, righteous vibe! "Spreading Fever" is a cut ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Bryan Ferry —
Island Singles 1973 to 1976 (6 x 7" single set) ... 7-inch Island/Universal (Italy), 1970s. New Copy 6 x 7 Inch ... Out Of Stock
A very cool set of work – a box set that brings together six different pic sleeve singles from Roxy Music legend Bryan Ferry – most of which were not issued in the US! The images alone are great – shots of Ferry in his youth, including a few images with a surprisingly slick ... (Rock) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $7.99 14.99
Two obscure 70s cuts from Darrow Fletcher – both making their debut on 45! "Hope For Love" is the kind of slow-burning tune that Darrow does so well – a perfect showcase for his unique vocal approach, and set to a gentle groove that's perfect for the later hours! "No ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Funkool Orchestra with Joe Bataan —
Can't Keep Foolin/Funk Night, 2023. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Legendary Latin Soul singer Joe Bataan joins the Funkool Orchestra on "Can't Keep Foolin" – a cut that makes really great use of those heartbreaking vocals that made Joe such a sweet soul giant at the end of the 60s! The tune's got an unusual approach – as it moves fast at ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Billy Garner —
Brand New Girl/BGP (UK), 1971. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Two tasty funky numbers on a limited reissue 45! Billy Garner's "Brand New Girl" is a non-stop groover – with a hard James Brown/Lee Fields vocal style, and compin' and chompin' guitar underneath! Next is a break you can't live without – served up on the amazing intro to ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Billy Garner —
I Got Some (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch New Day/BGP (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A break you can't live without – served up on the amazing intro to Billy Garner's classic "I Got Some"! The tune's one that you'll recognize from a few famous samples, but to our ears it sounds best here in the original – a badass funky soul tune with all elements right, ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mirwood/Ace (UK), Late 1960s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A killer Mirwood bit of northern soul – solo work from Bobby Garrett, usually heard in a duo but plenty great here on his own – bringing this raspy charm that keeps the tune nicely down to earth, even when the arrangements and backing vocals really soar! Those elements get plenty of ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Megaforce, New Copy (pic cover)... On April 20, 2024
Dave Grohl, Charlie Benante and Scott Ian take on classic Bad Brains! (Note: This item is not for sale online until 7:00am on Sunday, April 21. It is in limited supply – and by nature of the Record Store Day rules it will be offered for sale first to customers who visit the Dusty Groove ... (Rock) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Joe Graham/Aware/Kent (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two Atlanta soul tracks from the 70s – back to back on a funky 45! "Higher Than High" has a great quick-stepping groove – almost a blacksploitation sort of vibe, which is matched by some nice Curtis Mayfield-type changes as the lyrics progress – but served up by Joe ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
JW Theme Music/Farfalla (France), Early 1970s. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 19.99
Two rare sound library gems – back to back on a funky 45! "Thoughtful Popper" moves a bit slow, but in a really great way – stepping with a mellow vibe from funky drums – while light flute, cello, and other instruments do some mighty great things over the top! "Cha ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ace (UK), Early 1960s. New Copy (pic cover)... $11.99 15.99
A killer cut from New Orleans singer Joyce Harris – very different than any take of the tune you might expect! Joyce has a way of mixing soulful inflections with raw rocking modes – kind of like Wanda Jackson singing R&B – and this mix of the tune has all these strange ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
P-Vine (Japan), New Copy ... $15.99 21.99 About April 1, 2024 (delayed)
Wendell Harrison —
Farewell To The Welfare ... 7-inch Tribe/P-Vine (Japan), 1975. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
A rare gem from reedman Wendell Harrison – the title track to his lost Tribe Records session in the mid 70s, but unissued at the time! The tune has some fantastic tenor work from Wendell, over a groove that's both spiritual and funky – nice percussion next to the drums and bassline, ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
P-Vine (Japan), 1983. New Copy (pic cover)... $16.99 19.99
A killer bit of Southern modern soul from Ron Henderson – a tune that's got this easy-stepping vibe that's totally great, and slides into a warmly seductive vocal from Ron! The tune's laidback, but tight – and there's a nice edge that's so different than commercial soul of the time ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Peter Herbolzheimer —
Catfish/Polydor/Dynamite Cuts (UK), New Copy (pic cover)... $16.99 19.99 About May 5, 2024
Carl Sherlock Holmes —
Investigations No 1 (2 x 7 inch set) ... 7-inch CRS/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1974. New Copy 2 x 7 inch Gatefold (pic cover, reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A funky holy grail – one of the rarest of the rare, and the only album ever cut by funky guitarist Carl "Sherlock" Holmes! Carl's work on the guitar is incredible – fast riffing and jazzy, with a style that's dirtier and messier than some of his 70s jazz funk contemporaries, ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sensation/Ace (UK), Early 50s. New Copy ... $12.99 17.99
A totally great little record – the initial recording of "Boogie Chillen" by the legendary John Lee Hooker – presented here on a 7" pressing that looks like the original single on Sensation Records from Detroit! Unlike that one, this issue features a bonus second take of ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Hopscotch/Ace/Measured Mile (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two very cool, very trippy numbers – both with almost a freakbeat sort of vibe! "Look At The Lights" has superb arrangements from John Cameron – who brings in a bouncy groove with jazzy flourishes next to the more psychedelic vocals, lyrics, and guitar! "Hold On To Your ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Houston Outlaws —
Ain't No Telling/Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two rare gems from Westbound Records – both of them great! "Ain't No Telling" has a groove that's partly the Northern Soul of Detroit in the late 60s, mixed with some of the headier sounds that Westbound was starting to craft during the early 70s – all topped by fantastic ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Southern Artists/Kent (UK), 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99 16.99
The Hytones have a really warm style of vocals here – harmony soul, but with a special sort of appeal that's hard to put our finger on – yet which comes through right from the minute you first hear the track – a perfect accompaniment to its very catchy groove! "Good ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
De Wolfe/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1973. New Copy (pic cover)... $15.99 19.99
Two killer cuts from the Big Beat, a funky sound library gem from Nick Ingman – not to be confused with the other Big Beat records of the 70s from the KPM label – as this set's got an even sharper, hipper vibe overall! Keyboards are in the lead on most numbers – although they get ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Inner Space Quartet —
Holy Water/Funk Night, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully trippy bit of funk – a cut that begins with monkish vocals to suit the title, then moves into a sweet sitar line once the funky drums kick things up – moving at a slow-stepping groove as the sitar gives way to fuzzy guitar! "Medicine Bag" is nice and funky too ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
P-Vine (Japan), New Copy ... $15.99 19.99 About May 15, 2024
Crossover/Kent (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Two great cuts from Clydene Jackson – a singer who works here with some great production work from Ray Charles! There's a romping piano line on "I Need Your Love", which sets a nicely soulful current for Clydene's soaring vocals – almost a Carole King sort of energy, but ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
JJ Johnson/MCA, 1974. New Copy (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
Prime selections from one of the greatest soundtracks of the blacksploitation era – served up with some incredible grooves from maestro JJ Johnson! Martha Reeves sings some of the deepest vocals of her career on the great title track "Willie D" – an old sample cut that you're ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings —
8 Days Of Hanukkah/Daptone, 2015. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings celebrate that other big holiday in December – with two very groovy tracks that rival some of the best Christmas soul classics from years back! "8 Days Of Hanukkah" is wonderfully upbeat and swinging – with a vibe that's totally great and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings —
Just Another Christmas Song/Daptone, 2014. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
It's hardly just another Christmas song – at least with Sharon Jones singing the lead, and the Dap-Kings providing some great funky backup! And instead, this cut may well rise to the top of your Holiday listening pile – as Sharon blends her usual mode with a warmer, more festive vibe ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Romark/Kent (UK), 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99 16.99
A gem of a cut from Ty Karim – one of those singers who should have been huge, especially with a vocal presentation like this! Ty manages to soar on the upbeat groove, but has a special sort of crackle that really sends the lyric home – proud and fragile at the same time, in a way that' ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kiosk (Marc Moulin) —
Mona Call/Vogue/Wallen Bink (UK), 1970. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... Out Of Stock
Two killers from 70s keyboard legend Marc Moulin – both very much in the spirit of his work with Placebo! "Mona Call" is a fast-stepping number that's awash with all sorts of great Fender Rhodes lines – served up in that cool, chomping style Moulin does so well – and ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Basil Kirchin & Jack Nathan/Measured Mile/Ace (UK), 1966/1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A sound library tune that really lives up to its title – a De Wolfe library gem that pays tribute to Motown Records, but with a slightly different vibe too! Basil Kirchin's better known for offbeat and moody music – yet here, the tune is certainly a romping groove – but with some ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Four Flies (Italy), 2024. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
A cool cut with many different levels – or maybe "new levels" – a track that's based around a 70s sound library tune by the Modern Sound Quartet, reworked by Koralle, then given a hip hop spin by Illa J! The original version of "Chartreuse" is fantastic – a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), Late 60s. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
Two wonderfully groovy tracks from vibist Roland Kovac – both lifted from his album Trip To The Mars! "Blue Dance" is great – a modal number that has plenty of vibes in the mix – moving up and down the wonderful bassline and piano part that really make the tune move! ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Magic Touch/Numero, Early 80s. New Copy ... $7.99 9.99
The cut builds with a nice snapping groove for quite awhile before the female vocals come into the mix – then really soars with some great interplay between the two singers in a really great way – with a style that often has a slight touch of processing that makes for a spacey edge! ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Topper/Ace (UK), 1966. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Two great cuts from 60s female soul singer Tobi Lark! "Challenge My Love" is a mid 60s Detroit groover from the hands of Dave Hamilton – nicely chugging beat underneath, sweet vocals by Tobi, and a bit of a brassy finish on the groove – all making for a nice midtempo dancer ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Lasry-Baschet —
Les Structures Sonores ... 7-inch Disques Bam/Cacophonic (France), Mid 50s. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Incredible sounds from the postwar avant scene in France – a small record, but one that's had huge impact over the years! This 3 track EP features compositions based around the "structures sonores" of Jacques Lasry and Bernard Baschet – both of whom create and play these ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Webster Lewis/Mad About Records (Portugal), Late 1970s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two sweet instrumental funky gems – both great! "El Bobo" is a Latin-tinged number from fusion giant Webster Lewis – filled with great keyboards that soar out through the tune, ala Ramsey Lewis 70s electric – but with a much more complicated groove! On the flipside, ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Magic Touch/Numero, Early 80s. New Copy ... $7.99 9.99
A really cool cut from the Chicago scene – a bassy boogie number, but one with a bit of a rap as well – a great tribute to our Windy City home, backed with a very catchy chorus! There's plenty of bass in "Sexy Lady" too – very old school, snapping, and with a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
TCB/Ace (UK), Late 1960s. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
Detroit soul magic from Little Ann – a legendary underground singer, and one who works here in famous association with producer Dave Hamilton! "Who Are You Trying To Fool" is a great blend of modes – upbeat, romping Motor City backings – topped with raw, crackling ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Curtis Lundy with Carmen Lundy —
Never Gonna Let You Go/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1987. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Two fantastic early cuts from bassist Curtis Lundy – one of which features superb vocals from the young Carmen Lundy too! The stellar "Never Gonna Let You Go" was the first time most of us heard Carmen's voice – which is perfect for this uplifting, hard-grooving number that ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
GED Soul, 2023. New Copy ... $7.99 About February 23, 2024 (delayed)
Wild Pitch/P-Vine (Japan), 1991. New Copy ... $18.99 28.99
A great single-only track from Main Source – and maybe the greatest thing ever about the White Men Can't Rap project! The tune's a sharp attack on wanna-bes in the hip hop world, served up by one of the best of the time – all delivered with that sharp crackle that makes Main Source so ... (Hip Hop) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Wild Pitch/P-Vine (Japan), 1991. New Copy ... $18.99 28.99
A fantastic cut from Main Source – one that steps loud and proud with a killer Lou Donaldson sample and some mighty Idris Muhammad drums! "Vamos A Rapiar" is one of the overlooked nuggets on their first album – served up here on a limited and mighty nice 7" picture disc ... (Hip Hop) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Wild Pitch/P-Vine (Japan), 1991. New Copy ... $18.99 28.99
A great pairing of early genius from Main Source – their drum-snapping "Live At The Barbeque" – matched with a majestic ode to "Large Professor" – all served up on a very cool, limited edition 7" pic disc! (Hip Hop) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Wild Pitch/P-Vine (Japan), 1991. New Copy ... $18.99 28.99
One of our favorite cuts ever from Main Source – the tremendous "Looking At The Front Door", a tune that rides strongly on a great Donald Byrd sample to give it a righteous jazzy groove! Single also includes "Snake Eyes" from the Breaking Atoms LP – and the feel of ... (Hip Hop) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ricardo Marrero & The Group —
Babalonia (orig, alt version) ... 7-inch Don/P-Vine (Japan), Mid 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
The stuff that funky 45 dreams are made of! "Babalonia" is one of those killers you never forget – fast electric piano over heavy conga beats, grooving hard with a brassy finish, in a NuYorican mode that made the cut one of everyone's favorites and the kind of track you had to own ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ace/Kent (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Two tracks from this great New York group – one who recorded during the very early years of disco for the Event label – and who only really got the appreciation they deserve in later years! "I Can See Him Loving You" has fast funk grooves that are wonderful and mixed with a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Frank McDonald —
Night Moves/De Wolfe/Dynamite Cuts (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
A trio of heavy hitters from the DeWolfe sound library – all pulled from the super-rare Night Moves album! "Night Moves" is a great bit of slow funk – heavy drums stepping carefully while a clavi line does all these cool things in the middle! "Bank Job" is nicely ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1970. New Copy (pic cover)... $5.99
Two versions of a great track by Joe McPhee – both of which have the saxophonist laying out some surprisingly soulful sounds! If you only know Joe from his later avant years, you'll be stunned to hear McPhee here – as "Cosmic Love" has Joe spinning out this soulful saxophone ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
P-Vine (Japan), New Copy ... $16.99 19.99 About August 7, 2024
Ace (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy (pic cover)... $11.99 16.99
Never-issued work by a very groovy group – a British female quintet who first started out in skiffle, but turned into a pretty rocking outfit by the time of these tracks – material that was recorded in the mid 60s, but unreleased for over 50 years until the recent rediscovery of the ... (Rock) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Gearbox, 1963. New Copy (pic cover)... $6.99 11.98 About April 15, 2024 (delayed)
A never-issued performance of this classic tune from the Thelonious Monk songbook – recorded for Danish Radio in 1963, and played by the legendary quartet that featured Charlie Rouse on tenor sax, John Ore on bass, and Frankie Dunlop on drums! The quality is right up there with some of the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
