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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Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... $49.99
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.)
Polydor, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Unlike Tom the Peeper, the other single of theirs we've had, "Friends or Lovers" is a beautiful sweet soul ballad, and one of the classics of the east coast group sound of the early 70s. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Capitol, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A killer single with David Axelrod production! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Capitol sleeve.)
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
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!)
Acta, 1969. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Amiina featuring Lee Hazlewood —
Hilli (At The Top Of The World)/Blaskjar, 2008. Sealed (pic cover)... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition #1293.)
Midtown, 1972. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Buddah, 1975. Very Good+ ... $33.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
King, 1967. Very Good ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a King dots sleeve, with a small sticker.)
Chess, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing.)
ABC, 1976. Very Good+ ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an ABC sleeve.)
Soul Kitchen, 1973. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Roy Ayers —
Coffy – Coffy Is The Color/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
Paramount, 1973. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Label has a date stamp.)
Master-Trak, 1984. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 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
Apple, 1972. Near Mint- ... $99.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label test pressing!)
Yep Roc, 2019. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $9.99
A very different version of this classic cut by Squeeze – done with slow-building, soul-based instrumentation – and given some really great vocals from both Badu and Poyser! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes download!)
It's Soul Time, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $8.99
Two fantastic tracks from Bags – a sweet soul group who recorded briefly for the GSF label at the start of the 70s! "Hey Girl" is prime east coast group material – with this sweetly-flowing lead that feels like some of the best Larry Sanders work of the time – warm, but ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(We're told this pressing is nearly sold out...get it while it's gettable!)
Epic, 1961. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Starla, 1958. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 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
Decca, 1968. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Decca sleeve.)
Revilot, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $9.99
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.)
Volt, 1969. Very Good+ ... $9.99
We love "Midnight Cowboy" – no matter what form it takes! This one's a sublime funky instrumental – lots of bass underneath the trademark organ, peppered with horn blasts by the group! The flip's a nice instrumental – an original, with a bit of a goofy groove! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo with blue logo.)
SSS International, 1968. Very Good ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Sharp, 1960. Very Good- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has Xs in marker.)
Gibraltar, Early 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some surface noise.)
Groovesville, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $14.99
Does JJ Barnes ever miss? Certainly not here, as both tracks are excellent! "Now That I Got You Back" has this amazing soaring groove – perfect underground Detroit, and perfect for JJ, whose vocals infuse the song with all the joy it should have! "Forgive Me" is a great ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a number of light marks, but still plays well.)
Revilot, 1968. Very Good- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a number of marks but still plays well.)
Saravah/Souffle Continu (France), 1970. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $11.99
Two fantastic tracks from this groundbreaking French group of the 70s – neither of which were on their famous album for the Saravah label! "Orientasie" has this slow-building mix of plucked cello and drums, then switches to bowing of the cello whole harpsichord grooves into the mix ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Paula, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $8.99
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 Ronn/Jewel/Paula sleeve.)
Checker, Mid 60s. Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label pressing. Label has a name in pen and a small sticker.)
Capitol, 1965. Very Good ... $4.99
Capitol, 1968. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $24.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strip. Sleeve has light wear and a bit of pen on one corner.)
Sound Stage 7, 1969. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Philips, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
RCA, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mocha, 1974. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Ben & the Cheers lay down two hard soul ballads with arrangements by James Mack. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Mocha sleeve.)
Mercury, 1963. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has a light wear and a drillhole.)
Chess, 1957. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing.)
Chess, 1965. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red & yellow label pressing, with a drillhole.)
Tramp (Germany), Early 70s. New Copy ... $7.99
A really moody funk track, with a very unusual vibe! "Poor Souls" has this nice slow-stepping groove – piano loping around the bassline, while an electric sitar gets wiggier in the background – all while Big John K sings the blue-tinged lyrics in a nice deep voice! "Marc ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
RBMB, 2014. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Nat Birchall —
Obeah Man/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
Dellwood, 1978. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Shakat, 1974. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Don Blackman —
Just Can't Stay Away (stereo, mono) (with poster) ... 7-inch Melodies International, 1982. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
A great little cut from Don Blackman – one recorded after his famous self-titled album, and with a vibe that's a bit more 80s overall – yet still with all that well-crafted funk we've always loved in his music! The bassline is super-solid, the keyboards mighty sweet, and the hook is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes 14" X 14" poster!)
Duke, 1960. Very Good- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Duke, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Uni, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some marker and a sticker.)
Legrand, 1961. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sire, 1978. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some wear and small tears in the opening.)
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
Dunham/Daptone, 2012. Near Mint- ... $7.99
One of the funkiest tunes we've ever heard from Charles Bradley – thanks to some killer drums on the intro, and this wild psychedelic guitar as well! These instruments set a perfect scene for Bradley to really let loose on "Stay Away" – with these blistering vocals that have ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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
(Yellow & red label pressing.)
Tabu, 1979. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Gold Meyn, 1985. Near Mint- ... $79.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess/Third Man, 1951. New Copy (reissue)... $5.99 6.98
A classic track that some folks claim was one of the first-ever rock and roll records – but which, to our ears, just sounds like some killer R&B! Jackie Brenston wasn't actually the lead act – he was just the singer for Ike Turner's group at the time – but the cut was ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Great Third Man pressing – with a vintage-style Chess sleeve too!)
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!)
Truth & Soul, 2007. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
A soulful 7-inch EP of bedroom hip hop beatcraft from Quincy Bright – bass player extraordinaire for the Truth & Soul stable – a move that enters even Madlib's & J Dilla's orbit in the atmospheric instro universe! The throwback funk maestros at Truth & Soul have been ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Whiz, 1967. Very Good+ ... $7.99
GSF, 1973. Very Good ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Boo, Late 60s. Good+ ... $9.99
Killer soul, and an undisputed harmony classic! "I Guess That Don't" is perfect late-night AM radio soul – with excellent harmonies on the chorus, and standout lead vocals that will break your heart! "Hurry, Don't Linger" is a bit more uptempo – but the cut's still ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some wear and faded marker.)
MCA, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a slight warp but plays fine.)
People, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A killer early funky track by James and The JBs – and one that has that perfect improvised funk groove that the band was honing at the time. The band vamps in the background with a nice choppy riff – while James raps over the top, goading them on, and driving them onto new funky ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing. Label has a drillhole.)
People, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Killer funky! "Hot Pants" is one of James' pivotal tracks from the early 70s – and as you'll hear on this 3-part version, he'd totally perfected his masterful recording style of endless non-stop party grooves. The band keeps on playing for a very long time, and each part stands as ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Starday-King sleeve.)
King, Late 60s. Very Good ... $3.99
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.)
King, Late 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
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, 1974. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Nice stuff from James! "Public Enemy" is a wonderful track, with a long spoken monologue that shows a great side of James' progressive ideas. Nice message about heroin, and a good backing with a mellow feel. Even better is "My Thang", a nice hard funky track that's James' ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Polydor sleeve, with a vintage price tag at the opening and a tear in the back.)
T Neck, 1970. Very Good ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Roy Budd —
Get Carter – Main Title Theme-Goodbye Carter/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1970. New Copy 2 x 7 inch set (pic cover, reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful 2 X 7-inch EP featuring standout tracks from Roy Budd's legendary Get Carter soundtrack – maybe the greatest work ever from the Brit soundtrack genius! The main theme is a stunner – moody keyboards, slow funky bassline, and some totally cool tablas – rounding out the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1961. Very Good ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, 1975. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A great mellow groover from Solomon Burke – arranged by Gene Page! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strips.)
Soul 7 (UK), Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Hard to get lost in the crowd with a groove this great – a bubbling midtempo modern soul rhythm – a perfect match for Billy's more rough-edged vocals! There's a nice sort of percolation in the rhythms – almost a bit like Timmy Thomas on Glades – but Billy's sound is more ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Jazzman pressing.)
Chess, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess sleeve, with jukebox strip.)
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+ ... $29.99
... 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 ... $9.99
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
(Promo.)
AVI, 1978. Very Good+ ... $2.99
It may not be "Super Sporm", but these two tracks still jam along nicely in the disco breaks style that makes the Adventures Of Captain Sky a late 70s block party and roller rink classic! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has press flaws on "Saturday Night Move-Ease" that do not affect play.)
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
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
Mar V Lus, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Alvin Cash pays tribute to Cassius Clay – screaming his way through the cut in a way that pre-dates most other Ali tribute songs, grooving away in that hard funky groove that you'd find on his best 60s work. "Feel So Good" is great, too – a heavy R&B stomper with a "T ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Polydor, 1973. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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
Constellation, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A really hard groover from Gene – wailing away at a very fast pace, with hard heavy drums and guitar, and some of the rawest vocals he ever cut to wax! The track's a real party number, with tenor and bass solos, and loads of shouting crowd noises throughout. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Brunswick, 1967. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a slight warp but plays just fine.)
Atlantic, 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A catchy bass heavy number with serious dancefloor appeal that doesn't sacrifice any of it's slick modern soul production, in our opinion, the best cut off Change's sophomore LP, Miracles, when the group was still working in a post disco, 80s groove mode that didn't betray the fact that they were ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Channels 4/Big Crown, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $8.99 10.98
Two rare soul tracks – back to back on a sweet 7" single! "Cross My Heart" is a different version of the Billy Stewart tune – done here by the "Channels 4" in this very unusual group soul mode – kind of harmony soul, but very rough around the edges, with ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Hot Wax, 1973. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
ABC, 1968. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Brougham, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, 1969. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A great lost single from Chess! The a-side, "Pennant Fever", features the 1969 Chicago Cubs, singing a version of "Fever" with vocals about their (soon to be aborted) run for the world series. The real treat, though, is the flipside, the instrumental "Slide", by the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess sleeve.)
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
Mainstream, 1973. Very Good ... $16.99
An amazing single! "House Of The Rising Funk" starts with a monster breakbeat, then launches into a hard heavy fuzzy instrumental groove. "Witch Doctor Bump" is a good electric bump track, with some vocals, and a fast wah wah sound, peppered with goofy speeded up vocals! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some marker.)
Expansion (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $7.99
A mighty sweet groove from Chuck Cissel – a singer who's got a way of soaring with the groove – which is an approach that works perfectly here! "Don't Tell Me You're Sorry" has this vibe that's maybe a bit more upbeat than the message of the lyrics – but that's a-OK ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
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
Karen, Early 70s. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
