Funky 45's — In Stock
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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Kent/Deep Soul (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
Two deep soul burners – both penned by the legendary Sam Dees! "Paper Man" is one of those cuts that starts slow, then really grabs you – like some of the best Soul Children work of the time – and Sam himself really knocks it out of the park on the flipside – the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Pee Vee, 1965. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
("Unofficial" white label pressing with red text.)
RGE (Brazil), 1971. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has ink stamps.)
Phil-LA Of Soul, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Although the single isn't as funky as the name of Tyrone's band would imply, both sides are excellent! "Let Me Be" is a mellow soul track, with a great harmony-sounding backing. And "I Want My Baby" is killer loping midtempo soul, with a soaring chorus that just won't quit! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 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 ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Coral (UK), 1970s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(UK reissue.)
Treehouse, 1988. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Morico (Lebanon), 1960s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sono Cairo (Egypt), Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Fahd Ballan —
Soul Of Pansim/Iran Gram (Iran), 1970s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Catalog number on labels are 1421, 1422)
Epic, 1969. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Continental, Early 70s. Very Good (pic cover)... $3.99 7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Fermata (Brazil), 1969. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear and a bumped corner. Label has a small sticker.)
Fontella Bass —
It's Hard To Get Back In/Paula, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A hard-wailing single from the great Fontella Bass! "Hard To Get Back In" is tight and funky soul – a nice little groover that has Fontella singing a lot stronger than in her early Chess years, with backings arranged by Bobby Patterson. "Talking" has a mix of strings and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a wrinkled Ronn/Jewel/Paula sleeve.)
United Artists, 1976. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
Beach Boys —
Wild Honey/Capitol, 1967. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Jammer, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99 16.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(70s unofficial pressing.)
Brian Bennett & Alan Hawkshaw/KPM/Measured Mile (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 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 ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Savoy, 1959. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
ABC (UK), Mid/Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(UK reissue.)
Copacabana (Brazil), 1974. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $6.99 14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Butterfly label pressing. Back cover has a bit of pen. Label has a small sticker.)
Black Devil's Makali —
You & Me/Afro 7 (Finland), Late 70s. New Copy ... $13.99 18.99
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 ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
St Lawrence, 1965. Near Mint- ... $49.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a drillhole.)
Piedmont, 1976. Near Mint- ... $43.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Reissue pressing.)
Stop Smiling, 1965. New Copy (pic cover)... $11.99
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 ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A soaring bit of magic from Joe Buckner and Major IV – a group who originally hailed from Chicago, and have a way of putting over "I Wish I Knew" that's right up there with the Windy City best! The tune has a sense of majesty that's really wonderful – and that quality is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
World Pacific, Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
Mercury, 1972. Very Good+ ... $1.99 5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(UK pressing with a small hole. Includes Mercury sleeve.)
Liberty Bell/Collectables, 1964. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Collectables reissue.)
RCA (Brazil), 1979. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an RCA sleeve, with light wear & aging.)
RCA (Brazil), 1977. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With RCA sleeve.)
Odeon (Brazil), 1968. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $13.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In the original plastic sleeve, with light wear & aging, small tear in plastic on corner.)
Copacabana (Brazil), 1975. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Still with Copacabana sleeve.)
CEM (Spain), 1967. Very Good (pic cover)... $3.99 7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Warner, 1963. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker and an X in marker.)
Warner, 1962. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo copy. Label has a small sticker.)
Valiant, 1962. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Purple label pressing. One label has some marker and a small sticker.)
Polydor, 1973. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Massive funkiness from the early 70s! "Jungle Fever" is one of those cuts that we never tire of – with pounding slow funk drums that still send a shiver down our spine. "Cha Ka Cha" is a slow Latin groover – with almost an LA Chicano funk sound. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a red Polydor sleeve, with a wrinkled corner.)
Brunswick, 1968. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 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 ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Rocky Road, 1972. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing with Artisan stamp. In a Bell sleeve.)
Decca, 1962. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Label has a small sticker.)
Atco, 1960. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Atlantic (Brazil), 1978. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Discos CBS sleeve, with light wear. Labels have ink stamp, spot of pen.)
Sylvia/Ace (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A mid-60s cut from The Corvairs – one that's definitely soul in construction, but which also has all the complex interplay of earlier vocal group material – almost as if doo wop harmonies have been refitted in a 60s sort of mode! "A Feeling Deep Inside" is an upbeat romper ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Vee Jay, 1963. Very Good+ ... $1.99 3.99
Atlantic, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Musicard, 1970s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Flexidisc is still attached to the inner gatefold of the sleeve. Name and decoration in pen inside sleeve, with light wear.)
Warwick, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing. A-side label has two big "X"s in marker.)
Mercury, 1960. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have small Dennison labels.)
Niki Dave & Afro Kids —
Shoreza Inyange/Afro 7 (Finland), 1977. New Copy ... $13.99 18.99
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 ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tropical (UK), 1975. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1965. New Copy (pic cover)... $22.99 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 ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Wack (UK), 2009. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has PROMO written in marker.)
Pop-Line, 1962. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have a small sticker and an X in marker.)
Kent (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $12.99 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 ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Deptford Nothern Soul Club, 1966/1970. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Recent reissue.)
Som Livre (Brazil), 1983. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Texas Revolution, 1970. Very Good+ ... $43.99 84.99
A slab of cosmic country rock produced by the great Walt Andrus! Also known for his work on records by The 13th Floor Elevators, Red Crayola, Golden Dawn and more! (Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Out Of The Past (UK), 1968. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(70's orange label unofficial pressing. Label has a faded name in pen.)
Lummtone, 1963. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Reissue pressing.)
Congress, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $2.99 9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a drill hole.)
Warner, 1973. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
CRC/Charter, 1963. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Aurora, 1965. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo reissue.)
Four Flies (Italy), 1983. New Copy (pic cover)... $16.99 19.99
Two instrumental cuts from this enigmatic Italian artist – a sometime singer, but also a heck of a sweet talent in the studio! "Pelle Di Luna" is a catchy groove with an early 80s sound library feel – tight bassline building things up with percussion alongside, then setting ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cavendish/King International (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... $16.99 18.99
Two sound library gems from jazzy Dennis Farnon – both of them great! "Snowmobile" builds up in a really great way – these cool reeds at the start over an electric bassline, before the drums come in and punch things up – and some sweet electric piano really sends things ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cavendish/King International (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
Dennis Farnon's a jazz musician who gave the world some slightly straighter music in earlier years – but he really takes off here on two really great sound library numbers! "Pardon" has a bold, leaping groove right from the start – very striking drums, and all these horn ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sunburst, 1975. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atco, 1967. Very Good+ ... $3.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has some ink stamps, light wear. In an Atco sleeve.)
Warner, 1976. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
One Der Ful, Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drill hole.)
Vee Jay, 1964. Very Good+ ... $16.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Labels have light ring wear.)
Verve/Folkways, 1966. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Actionboy, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Louisville Kentucky slow cooker featuring members of Shipping News, Parlour, and Crain. (Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tower, 1967. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Unofficial white label pressing. Labels have some wear, light peeling.)
Doug Franklin with The Bluenotes —
My Lucky Love/Colonial, 1958. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing with oval logo. Label has some markings in pencil.)
Columbia, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
The Free Movement had a great lilting pop soul sound that was more like the LA groups of the late 60s (5th Dimension, Friends Of Distinction) than their New York contemporaries – and you'll hear that sound nicely on the catchy number "The Harder I Try". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo copy. One label has a small sticker.)
Imperial, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Imperial sleeve.)
Smash, 1968. Near Mint- ... $49.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Reissue pressing.)
Verve, 1955. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $19.99
A classic pairing of the tenor of Stan Getz and the gentle rhythms of the LA scene of the 50s – and a record that stands up beautifully over the years! Clearly, someone at Verve thought that Stan should get in on the bug for west coast jazz at the time – and although the date was ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has split top & bottom seams, light surface wear & aging, spot of pen on the back.)
Ballad, 1966. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has initials in marker.)
Mercury, 1964. Very Good (pic cover)... $3.99
Fantasy, 1964. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have small stickers.)
Epic, 1962. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Labels have a spot of pen, small sticker.)
Flexo, 1931. Very Good ... $2.99 14.99
1931 interview with two Hollywood actresses. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Pink flexi-disc with a faint warp to it, but plays great.)
Open, 1968. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some pencil.)
Vee Jay, 1962. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has some pen and a small sticker.)
Buddah, 1972. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo copy.)
Enterprise, 1971. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Common, yes, but it's still a classic, and an original 45 with two great cuts from the soundtrack! "Shaft" is that track that you've heard a million times – but which is still an undeniable funky pleasure year after year. "Cafe Reggios" is a smooth guitar-based ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
VIP, 1970. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo pressed on red vinyl!)
MGM, 1971. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
Disturbing, 1981. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Monk Higgins —
Extra Soul Perception/Solid State, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Two great cuts from Monk's rare album on Solid State! The groove is psychedelic funkiness, with a good LA studio sound, and some nice tight instrumentation that works perfectly with Monk's sophisticated funky style! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Eddie Hill's not a huge name in soul, but he's a hell of a singer with a voice that's right up there with the best deep soul singers of the 60s – set here to some superb arrangements that keep things cool and classy while Eddie's sending the lyrics over the top! The Detroit Emeralds step out ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Two great female soul rarities – back to back on a funky 45! "Wishful Thinking" is a masterful demonstration of the genius of the Hodes James & Smith trio at their best – deeper than most girl groups of their time, with a righteous hard-burning energy throughout! Kim ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tamla, 1967. Near Mint- ... $34.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A great early 70s groover from Loleatta Holloway – the kind of tight Atlanta soul she was doing in her early years before hitting the clubs – deep soul vocals mixed with a sophisticated groove, all of which really sends "Can't Help Myself" out of the park! The flipside is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
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)... $18.99 24.99
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, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sunbeam (UK), 1974. Very Good+ ... $6.99
