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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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Buddy Ace —
It's Gonna Be Me/
Duke, 1964. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing.)
Buddy Ace —
She's My Baby/Duke, 1969. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... $39.99
2 nice tracks by this oft-overlooked east coast harmony group. "Don't Send" has a large production feel, with arrangements by Bert DeCoteaux, and a sound that almost hits the Spinners groove from the same time. "Don't Let Me Be" has great harmonies, and a solid soul sound that ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has small press flaw bumps and is slightly off center but play is not affected.)
Share, 1970s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Teal label pressing.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Why (Am I Treated So Bad)/Capitol, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Prime late 60s Cannon! "Why" is a great cut – a tune that's almost as catchy as "Mercy Mercy Mercy", but a lot lot better. Dark, slightly funky, and with an obvious political masses that was not lost on the ears of civil rights-era fans! "I'm On My Way" has a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
No Wahala Sounds (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $8.99
Two great tracks by this group from Sierra Leone! "Temedi Oh" has this fast-moving groove that's totally wonderful – followed by guitar that riffs along in quick time with the pulsating bass, and topped with a vocal call that's like icing on the cake! "Den Kick" is a bit ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cordial (UK), Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
"Malik" is a great little track – one that seems a bit laidback at first, but which soon takes off with instrumental interplay that's complex, but still very groovy – bass, horns, and keyboards all dancing together with lots of sharp jazzy changes – only breaking a bit ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
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!)
Annie Alford —
It's Heavenly/Groove, 1956. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Groove sleeve.)
Herb Alpert —
Keep Your Eye On Me/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
Elsa Rella, Late 70s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a slight warp but play is not affected.)
Blaskjar, 2008. Sealed (pic cover)... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition #1293.)
Cosmonauts (Germany), 2019. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tollie, 1964. Very Good- ... $4.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has light marks but plays well. Labels have some wear and marker.)
Giant, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Artistics —
(I Want You To) Make My Life Over (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch 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- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a sticker.)
Master-Trak, 1984. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Innovative Leisure, 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99 9.99
A great little number from Badbadnotgood with Little Dragon – a pretty spot on synthesis of the versatile, jazz-inspired groove of the former and moody electronic soul of the latter, especially singer Yukimi Nagano! "Tried" doesn't have to try too hard to pull is from the beginning, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Epic, 1961. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1965. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Hank Ballard —
How You Gonna Get Respect/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
Hank Ballard —
Which Way Should I Turn/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- ... $13.99
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.)
HB Barnum —
Lost Love/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
Checker, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label pressing. Label has a name in pen and a cutout hole.)
Fontella Bass/Chess, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(80s promo pressing.)
Odeon (Japan), 1965. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(80s pressing. Sleeve has a small spot of tape residue on back.)
William Bell —
You Don't Miss Your Water/Stax, 1961. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strip.)
Mocha, 1974. Very Good ... $7.99
Ben & the Cheers lay down two hard soul ballads with arrangements by James Mack. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Mocha sleeve.)
Timmion (Finland), 2018. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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
Timmion (Finland), 2017. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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
(Orange label pressing.)
Giant, 1967. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Zodiac, Early 70s. Very Good ... $11.99
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
Reprise, Mid 60s. Sealed (pic cover)... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strips and mini LP images!)
Jazzman (UK), 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $12.99
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)... $12.99
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. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ram-Brock, 1968. Very Good ... $28.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
MCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... $14.99
"Be's That Way" is a nice guitar-heavy funky track with a good deep funk groove that has a bit of a rock tinge. Played by the obscure little group Black Lightning, who may be a rock band, or might be a soul band – but who did know how to get pretty funky when they wanted. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Renee, 1964. Very Good ... $24.99
... 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.)
Art Blakey —
So Tired/Blue Note, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Classic Jazz Messengers – with Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, and Bobby Timmons! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strips!)
Art Blakey & The Afro-Drum Ensemble —
Ife L'Ayo/Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Duke, 1958. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow & purple label pressing.)
Bobby Bland —
Sometime Tomorrow/Duke, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Uni, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some marker and a sticker.)
Legrand, 1961. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 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.)
Earl Bostic —
Tuxedo Junction/King, 1960. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
RCA/Parlophone, 1975. Sealed ... $14.99
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 ... $24.99
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
David Bowie —
TVC 15/RCA, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
David Bowie/Backstreet, 1982. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
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
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $3.99
Great stuff from this hip Chicago girl singer! "Mama Didn't Lie" is a sweet little number that's gone onto live forever – a sweet late nite cut with a mellow sound that's a perfect fit for Jan's honest vocals. "Lovers" is not bad, too – with a rolling bongo groove ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White & tan label pressing. Vinyl has light marks but plays well. Label is a bit faded.)
Cadet, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(DJ Copy. Label has some pen.)
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!)
GSF, 1973. Very Good ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Turbo, 1974. Very Good- ... $6.99
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- ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing. Vinyl has a slight warp but plays fine. Labels have some wear.)
King, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A strange but great single from James Brown! The cut has a slow vamping "honky tonk" kind of groove – and James raps over the top about America, how great it is, and how much opportunity the country offers. The whole thing's got a very positive message – and the monologue is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
James Brown —
Goodbye My Love/Polydor (Germany), Late 60s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
"Goodbye My Love" is one of James' ballad soul tracks – not bad overall, sung in a deep soul style that we always like – but the reall killer is "Shades Of Brown", a very groovy organ instrumental that often gets overlooked, and which has a hard-wailing, nice vamping ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Polydor, Mid 70s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Funky! This oft-overlooked funky number features James shouting "pick up on this" a few times at the beginning – no instrumentation, just shouted vocals, in a great way that's excellent for dropping into a mix! The groove is in that bouncy style he was using in the 75/76 years, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, Late 60s. Good ... $0.99
Both tracks are very nice, and the single is an excellent example of James at his strongest in the 60's. "If I Ruled The World" is a beautiful ballad soul cut, infused with the kind of subtle politics that James used before hitting his more radical days. "I Got The Feelin" has ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label King pressing. Plays with noise on "If I Ruled The World", not so bad on the flip. Labels have some wear and marker.)
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 ... $4.99
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.)
Ole, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with the occasional pop and crackle, nothing too bad. Label has a bit of flaking on one edge.)
Dave Brubeck Quartet —
Mam'selle/Fantasy, 1952. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Pressed on red vinyl.)
Fantasy, 1960. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red vinyl promo.)
Brussels Art Quintet —
Vas-Y Voir/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
Solomon Burke —
Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye)/Atlantic, 1964. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Bell, Late 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Blue Note, 1975. Very Good ... $7.99
A classic from Donald Byrd – a wonderful number done in collaboration with Larry Mizell – and a mad mix of Latin and jazz funk grooving! Simply sublime – with a soulful feel that grabs you from the first note! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Blue Note sleeve. Label has a sticker.)
Donald Byrd —
Little Boy Blue/Blue Note, 1960. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cotillion, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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- ... $5.99
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+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
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
Karen, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Excellent work from one of the best Detroit groups of the 60s! Both tracks move way past their "Cool Jerk" hit – but still have the same fire and soul of that one. Ollie McLaughlin produced, and the whole thing swings nicely! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a drillhole through the deadwax.)
Capreez —
Rosanna/Sound, 1966. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red & silver label pressing.)
Carl Carlton —
Don't Walk Away/Back Beat, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strip.)
Little Carl Carlton —
46 Drums – 1 Guitar/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
Little Carl Carlton —
Competition Ain't Nothin/Back Beat, 1968. Near Mint- ... $39.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, 1967. Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some wear and marker.)
Goldwax, Late 60s. Good+ ... $6.99
... 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
Valerie Carr —
When The Boys Talk About The Girls/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
Alvin Cash & The Registers —
Twine Time/Mar V Lus, 1963. Very Good ... $1.99
What can we say? "Twine Time" is one of the all-time classics – and it's still the best-remembered track by this legendary funky 45 artist. "The Bump" is pretty darn nice, too – and this one's not a 70s bump track, but a harder, 60s one! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Mushroom cloud label pressing. Plays with some surface noise due to vinyl quality. Labels have some pen, light stains, and some peeling.)
Brunswick, 1967. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a slight warp but plays just fine.)
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
Fantasy, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Brunswick, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $43.99
A great bit of funky soul from The Chi-Lites! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strips.)
Gold Plate, Mid 70s. Very Good ... $14.99
Nice stuff! Although the Chicago Gangsters are more known as a funky group, this single highlights two sides of their more mellow material – which is great! "I Choose You" is the famous Willie Hutch cut off The Mack, filtered through a rawer New Jersey style of soul. "Don't ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sanity/Pepite (Switzerland), 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99
A sweet modern soul stepper – a cut that's been lost for years, and is definitely one of those rare gems worth discovering! "What More Can I Say" has this jazzy vibe that comes from sweet guitar stepping over the midtempo groove – while a warm vocal group harmonizes with ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
