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Classic sounds on 45rpm 7 inch singles -- Northern soul, deep soul, funk, breaks, rare groove, sample tracks, modern soul, and jazz!
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Duke, 1964. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing.)
Duke, 1969. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Duke, 1954. Near Mint- ... $18.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Heavy early pressing.)
Barbara Acklin —
I'll Bake Me A Man (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch Brunswick, 1973. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo, in great shape!)
Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
Features backings from Lou Stein – and titles that include "Love For Sale", "Let's Fall In Love", "Gone With The Wind", and "Everything Happens To Me". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Rare 7" pic sleeve! Cover has some light wear, and one small mark from an old sticker.)
H&L, 1977. Very Good ... $2.99
Rare pre-Atlantic work from the ADC Band! "Pleasingly Plump" is a great group soul single that begins with a bit of banter between the group, then has great harmonies! The flipside is more of a groover – of the sort the group would be known for later! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Nat Adderley —
Calling Out Loud/CTI/A&M, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $9.99
Fantastic funk from Nat! "Calling Out Loud" has these stepping bass and electric piano parts that are just great, with wailing flute that bursts out into a full trumpet solo from Nat – really tasty, and stretching for the funky clouds! "Biafra Haifa" is more moody and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo, in an A&M sleeve!)
Trio (Japan), 1977. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $24.99
Two of the coolest, grooviest tracks ever recorded by Lorez Alexandria – back to back on a Japanese-only 45! "Send In The Clowns" is taken at this great modal jazz clip – a completely different rhythm than anyone's ever used with the tune, which completely transforms it ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Part of the Deep Jazz Reality series!)
Groove, 1956. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Groove sleeve.)
A&M, 1987. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear.)
Strictly Rhythm/Get On Down, 1992. New Copy ... $9.99 10.98
A nice smooth house track from Strictly Rhythm's salad days, with a nicely bouncing bassline – and one that was HUGE here in Chicago! There's this really moody keyboard line at the start – before the beats pump up and the vocals really get fantastic! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Rella, Late 70s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $23.99
Rare jazzy work from this Chicago singer! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some overall aging – more grey than white.)
Blaskjar, 2008. Sealed (pic cover)... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition #1293.)
RCA, 1967. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Scepter/Contempo, 1975. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Giant, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Brunswick, 1970. Very Good ... $6.99
Fantastic stuff from one of Chicago's best harmony groups! "Make My Life" is their greatest track of all time – with a killer hook that hits you right on the intro, and which works magic with the groups' great voices! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a sticker spot.)
Brunswick, 1968. Very Good- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a sticker.)
Polydor/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1973. New Copy 2 x 7 inch set (pic cover, reissue)... $21.99 23.98
A totally cool little record – a double 7" single that brings together 4 of the best tracks from the Coffy soundtrack of the 70s – that fantastic blacksplitation film that was Roy Ayers' entry into the genre! All the tracks are great – from the catchy funky soul of the theme ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Polydor/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1971. New Copy 2 x 7 inch Gatefold (pic cover, reissue)... $21.99 23.98
A special four track, double 7" version of work from He's Coming – one of the rarest and greatest Roy Ayers albums of all time – really the beginning of the funk years from Roy Ayers Ubiquity! This one's a totally solid mix of soulful jazz, jazzy soul and righteous funk – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Polydor/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1975. New Copy 2 x 7 inch set (pic cover, reissue)... $21.99 23.98
A cool condensation of the legendary Mystic Voyage album from Roy Ayers – a record that really shows him at the turning point! Gone are the trippier jazz funk moments of earlier albums – and in their place are some tight grooves and wonderfully spacey soul. Roy hits the dancefloor ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Polydor/Dynamite Cuts (UK), Late 70s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $15.99
Two gems from the legendary pairing of these two great 70s jazz funk giants! "Step In To Our Life" is the title cut from one of the albums that Roy Ayers and Wayne Henderson cut together – and the tune has all the edgy vibes of Roy's great Polydor records, mixed with some of the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Austin Boogie Crew, Mid 80s/2018. New Copy ... $6.99
Two rare 80s grooves from B – aka Brian K Morgan – served up here on a limited 45! "Good Time" is a catchy cut that's lifted Morgan from obscurity in recent years – and gets a pretty sweet remix here, with plenty of emphasis on the hook, and on the sweet bassy rhythms ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Master-Trak, 1984. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, Early 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
This is Hank's first version of the track, not the one produced by James Brown. That doesn't stop it from being nice and soulful, though – with a great rolling R&B groove that made it one of his best early moments! Killer vocals on both sides, too! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label King pressing.)
King, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
An incredible track! Hank plays it super-hip by shouting "How you gonna get respect if you ain't cut your process yet!" And while his comments on African-American hairstyles may not have the same power as some of James Brown's political messages – the track's hard raw storming ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
2 great raw R&B numbers from Hank Ballard. "Which Way Should I Turn" is a blues drenched ballad, with a raspy King groove churning underneath, and "Funky Soul Train" is a raw blast of R&B shout that doesn't quite deliver the hardcore funk you'd expect from the title, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a King "dots" sleeve.)
Revilot, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $11.99
A northern soul classic if there ever was one! Both sides are incredible – some of the best work ever to come out of Detroit, and two lasting classics by the great Darrell Banks! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Pink label pressing.)
Eldo, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
2 soulful instrumentals from HB Barnum – one of the greatest arrangers of the 60s! "Lost Love" is an original tune that kind of creeps along with a sad-stepping quality – heavy piano from HB on the top, as strings come in over the slowly syncopated beats, sliding around with ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Brunswick, Late 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
The Count takes on some 60s soul numbers – and the results are great! "Green Onions" is done here with piano instead of organ – over a slow-stepping, very sly groove that's got a real Soul Cargo sort of feel! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Checker, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label pressing. Label has a name in pen and a cutout hole.)
Chess, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(80s promo pressing.)
Ethel Beatty —
I Know You Care/Uno Melodic/Expansion (UK), 1981. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A hot slice of early 80s, post-disco soul produced by Roy Ayers! On "I Know You Care", Ethyl uses a sexy, breathy, Minnie Riperton kind of approach that accents the deep thumping bass, drums and claps, and the scratchy guitar very nicely! Overall the track has a bit poppier of a sound ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Capitol, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Molly's got a bit of a twang, but is more of a pop singer than a country one – singing here with music by Bob Bain! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. One label has a small number stamp.)
Stax, 1967. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mocha, 1974. Very Good ... $3.99
Ben & the Cheers lay down two hard soul ballads with arrangements by James Mack. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Mocha sleeve.)
Timmion (Finland), 2017. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of those singles that lets you know that they DO still make 'em like they used to – at least if you're talking about the kind of moody harmony soul singles that we love so much from the start of the 70s – from the slightly fragile vocals right down to the slow funk of the drums! ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label test pressing. Label has artist name written in pen.)
Giant, 1967. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, 1966. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Labels have a small sticker and some marker.)
Zodiac, Early 70s. Very Good ... $9.99
A very deep, very hard soul single! Big strings grace the dope groove of the intro, and give the whole thing sort of a Blacksploitation feel, then Chuck Bernard kicks in with soulful vocals, on a nice Chicago thing that's got sort of an early Leroy Hutson feel. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Campo, Early 70s. Very Good ... $38.99
A great little single – two sides of rare blue-eyed soul, both pretty nice! (Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Berry Street Station —
Chocolate Sugar/Le Cam, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
"Chocolate Sugar" is a killer little Hammond number – grooving instrumentally with that kind of bubbling funky organ sound that always makes us stop and listen! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jazzman (UK), 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic track from the great Nat Birchall – a number that bounds right out of the gate with a modal rhythm that's completely wonderful – then really takes on a strong, soulful shape when Nat soars out on a soprano saxophone solo! "Seeking" has a different groove – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jazzman (UK), 2018. New Copy (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
Tenorist Nat Birchall takes on the great Coltrane tune "Tunji" – a perfect fit for Nat, given how much spiritual jazz he's got in his music! The tune has a great modal groove – thanks to a quartet that includes John Ellis on piano, Michael Bardon on bass, and Andy Hay on ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dellwood, 1978. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Renee, 1964. Very Good ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a small paint fleck that clicks just a couple of times at the beginning of "Sad Feeling". Label has a bit of pen.)
Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Blue Note, 1960. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Duke, 1958. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow & purple label pressing.)
Duke, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Stax, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $6.99
Two tasty ones from Booker! "Hip Hug Her" is one of Book's funkiest classics – a heck of a number with a jagged groove, sampled often, familiar enough, but still freshly funky! "Summertime" is a great mellow version of the classic – played in a slow bubbling mode ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing. Vinyl has a slight warp that does not affect play.)
RCA/Parlophone, 1975. Sealed ... $11.99
Two wonderful cuts from David Bowie's Philly soul period! "Fame" is his classic collaboration with John Lennon – a tune with very wry lyrics, and a wonderfully funky groove too – one you'll recognize right away! "Right" is one that we love even more – a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Parlophone, 1969. Sealed ... $19.99
About as classic as you can get for the young David Bowie – his famous "Major Tom" tune that was surprisingly well-timed with the first US moon landing! The track is still incredible after all these years – and is presented here on the original UK single edit, on a very ... (Rock, Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), Early 80s. New Copy ... $7.99
There's some sweet 80s basswork on this one – that kind of dipping pedal groove that's peppered with plenty of keyboards – all making for this bright, crackling sound that gets plenty of deeper soul elements from Bobby Boyd's vocals! Lots of percussion kicks off "Girl I Like ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $7.99
Two rare groovers from Bobby Boyd! "Love Goddess" has this great sort of building vibe at the start – a bit like the way the "Shaft" theme rolls in, but totally different too – especially when Bobby hits the great lyric in the lead! "Good News" is as ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Trio (Japan), 1974. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $24.99
A unique Japanese-only single – one that features two of the best tracks from the legendary Afro Blue album by Dee Dee Bridgewater! First up is her take on the Bobby Hutcherson classic "Little B's Poem" – a completely wonderful vocal version that, to us, even blows away the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Part of the Deep Jazz Reality series!)
JB's, 1975. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
GSF, 1973. Very Good ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Blue Note, 1960. Near Mint- ... $99.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Turbo, 1974. Very Good- ... $4.99
Great groovy stuff – Brother to Brother's fabulous cover of the Gil Scott-Heron track "The Bottle" – done here with a cool flanged vocal chorus on the lyrics, and a tight jazzy groove that reproduces the feel of the original, but adds some soulful female vocals! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with surface noise. Label has some pen.)
King, 1967. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing. Vinyl has a slight warp but plays fine. Labels have some wear.)
Polydor, 1979. Good+ ... $0.99
Uptempo funky James from the end of the 70s – aimed at the discos, but with that funky sound of earlier days still pretty much in place! In other words, there's plenty of funky instrumentation in the cuts – a bit faster than in earlier years, but still quite nice – plus ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some crackles.)
King, Late 60s. Good+ ... $1.99
An undisputed groover! The track's a killer uptempo one from James' later years on King – and it's got this amazing beat that snaps along at a full deep stride. Very nice stuff, and the kind of tight grooving that would show up later in his work with the JBs – done here earlier, with ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing.)
Polydor, 1972. Very Good ... $2.99
An old track – redone as a funky 70s killer from James Brown! The track starts out in a JBs party mode – with some dialogue before the band starts playing, then hitting a "Funky Good Time" groove. Over the top, you'll get some hard raw guitar soloing – very much in the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has initials in pen.)
Savoy, 1957. Very Good ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some peeled spots.)
Columbia, 1963. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Fantasy, 1960. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red vinyl promo.)
Cacophonic (UK), 1969. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99
A very cool group from the Belgian jazz scene of the 60s – one we've never heard before, but who we'll definitely be looking for after hearing this single! The lineup features the great Babs Robert on tenor, with Daniel Max Schellekens on guitar, Jean-Pierre Destree on vibes, Marial Van ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cadet, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Two nice jazzy numbers from Ray's days with Richard Evans at Cadet! "Little Suzie" is a remake of Ray's earlier hit for Columbia – done here with a more bass heavy groove, and more piano on the beat, making the tune much more of a dancer than before! "City Tribal Dance" ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has small stickers.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $24.99
One of the greatest singles – ever! "Madison Time" is nothing like other Ray Bryant work from the time – as the cut's a snapping soul jazz dancer with calls by Eddie Morrison, and a really spooky tone. It's got a hard swinging dancefloor style that pushed it way up the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Rare pic sleeve pressing, with the steps – a great copy!)
Cadet, 1967. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
Pye/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1974. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $14.99
A special EP version of this wonderful soundtrack from the great Roy Budd – a set that's got Roy on Fender Rhodes and clavinet – plus alto from Ronnie Scott, and some cool use of percussion by Frank Riccotti – in a way that's similar to the tablas on Budd's classic score for Get ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Bell, Late 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Blackhawk, 1965. Good+ ... $3.99
Pre-Honeydrippers work from Roy C – two nice numbers that kind of take a Sam Cooke style of sweet vocals, and push it into a rootsier down-home style! "Shotgun Wedding" is the best one here – a cool track that starts with a gunshot, then rolls into a catchy lyric about the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some surface noise. Labels have heavy wear.)
Cotillion, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
About as funky as you can get for C & The Shells! "Good Morning Starshine" is the hit from Hair – but here, it's getting production from Jerry "Swamp Dogg" Williams Jr, which gives the tune a sound that's a lot rawer than you'd think, creating a cool rootsy soul edge. ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cotillion, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Weird trippy soul from C & The Shells! Both songs have kind of an offbeat approach that really makes them great – sing-songy melodies, sung by a guy with a deep soul style, but set to some sweetly swaying arrangements that make them sparkle. "Fallen In Love" is especially ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $11.99
A great bit of sharply-timed funk from the California Playboys – a tune that's got some great changes at the start, then rolls into a wicked groove that supports the vocals with this nicely-toned riffing guitar! The flipside has an equally great sound – the kind of funk group that can ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Peacock, 1966. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
ABC/Paramount, 1958. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an ABC sleeve.)
Outta Sight (UK), 1966/1985. New Copy ... $11.99
Candy & The Kisses come on with a great Northern soul stormer here – the wonderful "Are You Trying To Get Rid Of Me" – a song penned by the trio of Jo Armstead, Nick Ashford, and the young Valerie Simpson! Ashford & Simpson also handled "Mr Creator" – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Karen, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $7.99
Two northern soul killers form The Capitols! "We Got A Thing" is a shameless follow-up to "Cool Jerk" – but we don't care, because the cut grooves great, and has some really wonderful drums at the beginning. "Tired" begins with some great drums, too – but ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sound, 1966. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red & silver label pressing.)
Big Beat, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great little single from Carl Carlton – billed here as "Little Carl Carlton, the 14 year old sensation". Don't let Carl's age put you off, though – because the cut's a great little funky soul number, with a drum breakdown in the middle, which Carl shouts and sings over in a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Goldwax, Late 60s. Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow & white label pressing. "Let It Happen" plays with some noise.)
Kent/Deep Soul (UK), 1968. New Copy ... $6.99 14.99
James Carr may not have cut the famous version of "These Arms Of Mine" – but he does a superb job here on the classic – really hitting the tune with his best deep soul energy, and maybe even a bit more sadness than on the Otis Redding hit! "Let's Face Facts" is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Roulette, 1958. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
Numero, Early 60s. New Copy ... $2.99
Sweet girl pop from Bernadette Carroll! "Laughing On The Outside" is the kind of weepy gem that might have been recorded by Joanie Sommers – but handled here with a nicely indie vibe that has spare strings moving nicely next to Bernadette's blue-tinged vocals, and a nice spoken bit ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
RCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
Dakar/Solid (Japan), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
These guys are a great little vocal group from the glory days of Brunswick. They never cut a full LP, but this is an excellent little single that's got two great sides. "Sweetest Thing" is a nice loping groover – a bit like work by The Artistics, with a similar flair for a hook. ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Motown, 1982. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Fantasy, 1977. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Brunswick, 1973. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
Chocolate Milk —
Action Speaks Louder Than Words/RCA, 1975. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Killer funk! "Action Speaks Louder Than Words" is a great lost 70's funk track, with a slow loping groove, and a tight choppy hook that just crawls along nicely! One of the best cuts ever by this New Orleans band – and always a treat! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an RCA sleeve.)
Capitol, 1953. Very Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chubukos —
Boogie The Devil In (BumpThe Devil Out) (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch Mainstream, 1974. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Great single by this obscure New York band! "Boogie The Devil" in is a killer funky number, with that high-pitched alien voice that you might remember from "Granny's Funky Rolls Royce". It's got a tight popping breaking groove, and is quite funny throughout. The flipside is a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Class, 1959. Very Good- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a number of surface marks but plays well.)
Four Flies (Italy), 1980. New Copy (pic cover)... $19.99
Three great tracks from this later soundtrack by 70s maestro Stelvio Ciprani – all of them pretty darn wonderful! The "sequence 1" variation has this slow-building mix of percussion that's nicely exotic, but touched with some of the warmth of Stelvio's more famous crime and erotic ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition of 400!)
Kent (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $11.99
Two groovers from Westbound Records club act CJ & Co – both produced by the team of Mike Theodore and Dennis Coffey! "Rainmaker" is upbeat and funky – with strings soaring along with the horns – all matched by the group's great vocal interplay, which is as sharp ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Epic, 1965. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $149.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red vinyl promo in the pic sleeve, with a very faint ink stamp on front.)
