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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Lorez Alexandria —
Baltimore Oriole/
Argo, 1963. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Moody moody jazz from Lorez Alexandria – a tune so nice she had to cut it twice – and both versions are great! This is the version recorded for Argo with a heavier rhythmic groove that uses some really big basslines on the intro, fills in with flitting flute lines, and takes her vocals ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
Rumble, 1979. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light ring wear.)
Louis Armstrong —
Hello, Dolly!/Kapp, 1964. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Decca, 1964. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Pink label pressing. Labels have an X in marker and a small sticker.)
Bandit, 1970s. Very Good ... $129.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing. A-side label has a bit of wear and peeling.)
Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ... $16.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Patti Austin —
Can't Forget The One I Love (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch Columbia, 1971. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Stereo label has some pen.)
Continental (Brazil), 1972. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes blue plastic Continental company sleeve.)
Vando, 1967. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
("Short" logo label pressing. Label has a small stain.)
Chess, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing. Vinyl has a punch-hole.)
Chuck Berry —
You Can't Catch Me/Chess, 1956. Very Good ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Gold label pressing.)
Philips (Brazil), 1978. Very Good (pic cover)... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Harmon Bethea —
Put On Your Shoes (And Walk) (double a-sided single) ... 7-inch Dynamo, 1971. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Jamie, 1962. Very Good- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have a bit of wear and a few stickers.)
United Artists, 1960. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Federal, Mid/Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(B-side label has a name in pen.)
A&M, Late 60s. Very Good ... $0.99
James Brown —
King Heroin/Polydor, 1972. Very Good ... $4.99
"King Heroin" is one of James' most enduring songs of the 70s – and although it's not as funky as some of the others, it's got an incredibly soulful political message that's still extremely compelling today. The flip's got a nice version of the song's theme, too. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Nomar, Mid 60s. Fair ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl appears dull with numerous marks – plays with surface noise and some crackle, with more crackles on "Now That You've Gone". Labels have some wear and a name in pen.)
Tom Browne —
Funkin For Jamaica/GRP/Arista, 1980. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Smooth trumpety funk from the great Tom Browne! "Funkin For Jamaica" is a great one – very much in a Donald Byrd mode, but with a slightly smoother finish over the top! "Dreams Of Lovin You" is mellower, but still nice. 7-inch, Vinyl record
RGE (Brazil), 1967. Very Good ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Comes in a Brasileira De Discos sleeve.)
A&M/CTI, Late 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole, a name in pen, and a small sticker.)
Okeh, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A wonderful cut from Jerry Butler's brother! "Gotta Get Away" is a punched-up groover, with a midtempo beat, and the kind of "Monkey Time" groove that Billy could do extremely well. "I'm Just A Man" is a great number too, with a sweeter harmony ballad style that ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager —
Can't Understand It/Mercury, 1973. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Mercury sleeve.)
Copacabana (Brazil), Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have small stickers.)
Funk Night, 2022. New Copy ... $6.99
Fantastic work from Rickey Calloway – a killer soul singer who's one of the few contemporary artists we can say holds up to the best side of the James Brown legacy! The vocals are great, and the Tennessee Band back him up with a vibe that's very much late 60s King Records – then get a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Grason, 1966. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Warner, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker and an ink stamp.)
Stacy, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Seventy Seven, 1972. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Fantastic! "Doin the Creep" is maybe the best single that Alvin's ever done, with goofy lyrics, and a monster bassline. "Party Time" is pretty great too – with a hard funky sound, making the whole single one of the best Alvin Cash records you could ever hope to find! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a touch of marker.)
Challenge, 1958. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Chi Sound/20th Century, 1978. Very Good+ ... $2.99
The a-side's smooth modern soul produced by Carl Davis with that dancefloor groove that he was adding to a lot of the Chi Sound artists around the same time, while the flip of this single's a mellow, mellow ballad, from Gene Chandler's "comeback" LP Get Down. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a 20th Century sleeve, with light wrinkling. Label has a spot of marker.)
Mercury, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A real killer from Gene Chandler – one of our favorite tracks by him ever! "Simply Call it Love" is completely sublime – soaring to the skies on wings of classic late 60s Chi-soul production – but also featuring this weird back/forth kind of rhythm that really gives the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a grey Phonogram sleeve. Labels have initials in pen.)
International Feel, 2021. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has lightly bent corners.)
Josie, 1973. Very Good ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(NOTE – This release has a known plating error that creates some background noise.)
Cadence, 1958. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light corner wrinkles and aging, spot of pen.)
Riverside, 1959. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Label on Side B has a small sticker and two Xs in pen.)
Target, 1969. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Mitty Collier —
Pain/Chess, 1963. Good ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing. Vinyl is poorly pressed and plays with surface noise throughout. Labels have a drillhole, some peeling, and stuck-on paper.)
Blue Rock, 1968. Very Good ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
RCA, 1965. Very Good ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Collectables, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(80s pressing.)
Warner, Late 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
A weird one from Bill – as "Little Ole Man" is a remake of Stevie Wonder's "Uptight", done here with a similar strident groove, but spoken lyrics that are completely different, and which tell the story of a funky old man! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sound Stage 7, 1963. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions —
Watch Your Step/Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $7.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has a sticker remnant, small split on bottom, light wrinkles.)
Council Collective —
Soul Deep (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch Polydor (UK), 1984. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear and aging, lightly bent corners, and some marks from price sticker removal.)
Joyce, 1957. Very Good- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Later pressing with horizontal line labels.)
Ovation, 1979. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
After the Ovation label shut down Black Jazz, this was the kind of stuff they resorted to putting out. Chicago DJ Steve Dahl (the man behind the "Disco Demolition" in the late 70's) hit big on the charts in 1979 with this parody of Rod Stewart's "Do You Think I'm Sexy". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a black & white sleeve, with light wear and a sticker spot.)
Nu Tone, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $9.99
This one seems to start as a joke – but really grooves by the end! A wispy voice says "giiiiit down" over the top of the arrangements, almost drowned out, but still high enough in the mix to be heard. The song then grooves with organ and tenor over handclapping beats – and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a sticker spot.)
Epic, 1966. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $5.99
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1965. New Copy (pic cover)... $22.99
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 – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Doris Day —
Day In Hollywood EP ... 7-inch Columbia, 1952. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
Titles include "Moonlight Bay", "Lullaby Of Broadway", "I'll See You In My Dreams", "Tea For Two" 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has some discoloration from age.)
RGE (Brazil), 1960s. Very Good (pic cover)... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some wear and aging, with a bit of pen on front and back.)
Sugar Pie DeSanto —
Here You Come Running/Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
Sugar Pie DeSanto —
I Don't Wanna Fuss/Checker, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
Fortune, 1955. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Featuring Nolan Strong. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing. A-side label has a name in pen.)
Disneyland, 1973. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In the original plastic outer sleeve with insert.)
Sue, 1968. Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing. Vinyl plays with some surface noise and crackles.)
Sinter (Brazil), 1972. Very Good ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, 1964. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small index sticker.)
RMM, 1992. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Twinight, Late 60s. Good ... Just Sold Out!
A great lost group single on Twinight – with Chisoul production by Syl Johnson! The group's got a very tight harmony sound, and should have been bigger – but to our knowledge they only cut a few singles for the Twinight imprint at the end of the 60s. This one's an excellent 2-parter, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has numerous marks and plays with crackles. Labels have some wear.)
Austin Boogie Crew, 2022. New Copy (pic cover)... $11.99
A great return to form for the legendary Dynasty – their first vinyl single in many many years, and a nicely updated version of their classic 80s groove! "I Can Tell" has most of the members of the original group firmly in place – working in a bass-heavy blend of keyboard ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mercury, 1962. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Aladdin (UK), 1965. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Wildcards, 2022. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
A really cool take on the funky 45 – a number that almost feels as if it were recorded at 45rpm, then played at 33 – which gives the whole thing a sinister slow funk vibe that's mighty nice! "Spadille" is on the flipside – and begins with a nice raw percussion part that ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 300 copies.)
Gree-Jack, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
An obscure one, but very nice! "What's It Gonna Be" is a very unique track. Debra's a gutsy soul singer in a classic late 60s mode – but the track is a complicated number that might have been sung by Lulu or Cilla Black, which makes for some very compelling maneuvering on the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
Volt, 1969. Very Good ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
Black Market Enterprises, 1983. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $59.99
Shout, 1973. Very Good+ ... $0.99
"Function" is a remake of the Shorty Long track and the flipside is a great sweet soul track, with tight east coast harmonies, and a nice mellow sound! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a tiny peel spot.)
RCA, 1964. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Label has a small sticker.)
Corvo (Germany), 2014. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition pressing with hand drawn sleeve.)
Eskerettes —
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing/Hermitage, 1962. Near Mint- ... $54.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Odeon (Brazil), 1975. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Brazilian RCA sleeve with a promo stamp. Labels have ink stamps and some pen.)
Fantasy, Early 70s. Very Good ... $2.99
Obscure work by Betty Everett – but very nice! Both sides were arranged by Donny Hathaway, and produced by Betty's old boss at Vee Jay, Clarence Carter. "I Got To Tell Somebody" is a great little number – at about a midtempo pace, sung out proudly about Betty's new love, and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Vee Jay, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has some pen and a small sticker.)
Atlas, 1955. Very Good+ ... $54.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have a very small marker spot and faint ring wear.)
Vee Jay, 1961. Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has numerous marks and plays with some crackles and pops. Labels have some wear.)
Selective, 1950. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Checker, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label pressing with vertical logo.)
Cavendish/King International (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... $16.99 18.99
Rare sound library work from Sam Fonteyn – maybe not the biggest name in the field, but an artist who stands tall next to some of his British contemporaries with the two cuts on the set! Actually, there's just one cut – the great "One Way Trip", but served up in two different ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
4 J Records, 1963. Very Good ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(B-side label has a name in pen.)
Dunhill, 1973. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Motown, 1983. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, 1968. Very Good ... $8.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. B-side label has a bit of pen and white-out.)
Epic, 1964. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
Mack IV, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tamla, 1963. Very Good ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(2 globes pressing.)
Tamla, 1967. Near Mint- ... $39.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has initials in marker.)
Verve, 1967. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label promo.)
Vee Jay, 1961. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mercury, 1967. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Columbia, 1964. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Hi Records/Fat Possum, 1970s. New Copy 26 x 7 inch set ... $126.99 129.99
The legendary run of classic southern soul singles by Al Green for Hi Records – in a beautiful box set! It's as beautfully and respectfully put together as can be, full of beautiful represses so many essential songs on 7 inch singles – 26 classic style large hole 45s, with a 45 adapter ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Remastered from the original tapes!)
Hi Records, 1972. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light wear.)
Buddy Guy —
I Dig Your Wig/Chess, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a drill hole.)
Vee Jay, Early 60s. Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light wear.)
Tribe/P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... $19.99
A beautiful little picture sleeve pressing of two cuts from the rare Tribe Records years – both appearing here on 45 for the first time ever! "What We Need" is a slow-building cut with a very righteous message – Fender Rhodes slow-stepping in the groove as the horns rise up, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Westbound/BGP (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99 14.99
One of the real classics from the great Fuzzy Haskins – the mighty "Fuz & Da Boog", an oft-sampled cut that mixes massive drums with rolling basslines that really set up a groove – before soaring horns knock the whole thing out of the park! The flipside is a rare ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
