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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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Johnny Ace —
Cross My Heart/
Duke, 1953. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing.)
Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... $36.99
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- ... $6.99
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
Ad Libs —
Appreciation/Share, 1970s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Teal label pressing.)
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
Akim & The Teddy Van Production Comp —
Santa Claus Is A Black Man/Simtone, 1973. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A wild one from the Chicago scene of the early 70s! The track features little kid vocals, over production music quality backing tracks from the Teddy Vann Production Company – with a holiday Black Consciousness sort of message. Maybe not the funkiest Christmas record you'll come across, but ... (Holiday Music, Funky 45's) 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!)
Blaskjar, 2008. Sealed (pic cover)... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition #1293.)
Jesse Anderson —
Mighty Mighty/Thomas, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
2 great funky cuts by this lost Chicago soul artist who's best known for these Thomas/Curtom recordings from the early 70s. "I Got A Problem" has a nice funky guitar line at the intro, and "Mighty Mighty" is a good cover of the Impressions hit, with a great hard soul sound! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Buddah, 1975. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
ABC, 1976. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an ABC sleeve.)
Soul Kitchen, 1973. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Antique —
Last Tango In Paris/Cat, 1973. Very Good ... $11.99
A sweet bit of Latin funk – and a really rare one for the Cat label! "Last Tango In Paris" is a great version of the famous theme – done with some heavy conga, and a much chunkier finish than usual – making the track much more groovealicious than you'd think! "Chau ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Giant, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Brunswick, 1967. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label promo in a Brunswick sleeve, with a bit of pen.)
Brunswick, 1973. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strips.)
Paramount, 1973. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Label has a date stamp.)
Master-Trak, 1984. Near Mint- ... $16.99
... 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
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!)
Epic, 1961. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, Early 60s. Good+ ... $1.99
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. Labels have some wear and a small sticker.)
King, Early 70s. Very Good ... $3.99
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- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Decca sleeve.)
Revilot, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $6.99
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.)
Bar-Kays —
Memphis At Sunrise (double a-side single) ... 7-inch Volt, 1972. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Great stuff from the funky later version of the Bar-Kays! "Memphis At Sunrise", a slow funky instrumental, with congas and flutes, and almost a Latin-esqe kind of sound! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has some pen.)
Arden, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $3.99
An underground classic from Chicago! Barbara & The Uniques were one of the city's great under-recorded groups – and they had a sound that's very much in keeping with bigger work on labels like Brunswick. No surprise, though – because Eugene Record wrote "There It Goes", ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label pressing. Label has an X in pencil.)
SSS International, 1968. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Sharp, 1960. Very Good- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has Xs in marker.)
Groovesville, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $11.99
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- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a number of marks but still plays well.)
Atco, 1974. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a bit of pen and some sticker remnants.)
Brunswick, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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! "Hang On Sloopy" has almost a Ramsey Lewis groove at ... 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 wrinkled Ronn/Jewel/Paula sleeve.)
Checker, Mid 60s. Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label pressing. Label has a name in pen and a small sticker.)
Capitol, 1965. Very Good ... $2.99
Uno Melodic/Expansion (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $12.99
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
Philips, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Stax, 1968. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Light blue label pressing in an Atco sleeve, with jukebox strip. Vinyl has a slight warp but plays just fine.)
Stax, 1967. Very Good ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some wear.)
Stax, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Stax, 1961. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Labels have some marker.)
RCA, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1968. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve.)
Mocha, 1974. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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)... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has a light wear and a drillhole.)
Zodiac, Early 70s. Very Good ... $14.99
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
Chess, 1957. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing.)
Reprise, Mid 60s. Sealed (pic cover)... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strips and mini LP images!)
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
Tucxone (Spain), 2019. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
Plenty of fast-riffing guitar sets the scene for "Keep On Running" – a tune that has JP Bimeni sounding even more classic than ever – as if he's just walked out of a time machine from some lost southern soul studio session in the 60s! JP's not one of these singers who sounds ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Nat Birchall —
Obeah Man/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
Nat Birchall —
Tunji/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
Birdbone Unlimited —
Fancy Free/Star Creature, 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Brian Ellis's & Tim Tucker's electro space funk duo Birdbone Unlimited soars again! The vocals on "Fancy Free" beckon you to the dance floor, but you'd be there anyway once the rubbery bass grooves, compelling beat, breezy and squealing synths kick in. "Funky Stuff" delivers ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dellwood, 1978. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ram-Brock, 1968. Very Good ... $39.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Afro 7 (Finland), Late 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
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
Black Heat —
Chip's Funk (double a-side single) ... 7-inch Atlantic, 1972. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Atlantic sleeve.)
Black Lightning —
Be's That Way/MCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... $19.99
"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 ... $29.99
... 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.)
Duke, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Produced by Andre Williams! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Duke, 1958. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow & purple label pressing.)
Duke, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has some press flaws that do not affect play.)
Duke, 1972. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Duke, 1962. Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some crackles.)
Bloodstone —
Natural High/London, 1972. Very Good ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Uni, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some marker and a sticker.)
Legrand, 1961. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
David Bowie —
Fame/RCA/Parlophone, 1975. Sealed ... $19.99
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
David Bowie —
Space Oddity (UK single edit)/Parlophone, 1969. Sealed ... $29.99
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
Dunham/Daptone, 2012. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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
Daptone, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99 8.99
A compelling cut from the late Charles Bradley – a track that's got a vibe that's maybe more rocksteady than some of the other work you may know from the deep soul singer – this great Jamaican vibe that seems to unlock a whole new side of his talents! "Strike Three" follows ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tiny Bradshaw —
Powder Puff/King, Late 50s. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a vintage price sticker.)
Ben Branch —
I Don't Know/Cadet, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(DJ Copy. Label has some pen.)
Brides Of Funkenstein —
Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch Atlantic, 1979. Very Good+ ... $7.99
The title track from the girls' only album – a nice funky club number, with production by George Clinton, and a smooth late P-Funk sound! 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!)
Whiz, 1967. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Tina Britt —
Who Was That/Veep, 1968. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Veep sleeve.)
GSF, 1973. Very Good ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, 1967. Very Good- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing. Vinyl has a slight warp but plays fine. Labels have some wear.)
People, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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.)
Polydor, 1972. Very Good- ... $3.99
One of James' best funky cuts from the early 70s – a monster hard-hitting track with all the intensity of the best JBs sides from the same time, and one that begins with James shouting the legendary lines "Que pasa people? Que pasa? Hit me!" The changes are excellent, and the cut's ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $1.99
An early one from James – with a raw R&B groove on both tracks, and shouted vocals that strike right at the core of the songs! "Crazy" has kind of a "Night Train" beat to it – and "Lost Someone" is slower, with a bluesy slow vamp kind of approach that ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Polydor, Mid 70s. Very Good ... $4.99
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
James Brown —
Night Train/Polydor, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Later Timepieces pressing.)
King, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have marker and a mark from sticker removal.)
King, Early 70s. Very Good- ... $3.99
Enough soul power to run a whole generator! James is in stunning form with the JBs – and the whole thing grooves with a choppy guitar riff that you'll recognize immediately from a million 80s hip hop samples. The whole band has "Got the Feelin!", and the track jams nicely with ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, Late 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
Killer James Brown! This late King classic is done up in 3 parts – and weren't there only 2 parts on the LP? Even more of a reason to buy this funky 45. It's so hot, it goes all the way to part 3! That third part is the super-duper killer – done in a fast funk style that's so ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $1.99
This is the kind of killer hard soul material that made James' late 60s years so incredible! "There Was a Time" is one of our favorite-ever tracks by him, and it's got a massive kind of soulful energy that's sometimes missing from other tracks at the time. "I Can't Stand ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing.)
James Brown & Lyn Collins —
What My Baby Needs Now Is A Little More Lovin/Polydor, 1972. Very Good ... $7.99
2 of James Brown's best duets – on one original funky 45! "What My Baby Needs Now" is a sweet soul groove, with a nice swinging midtempo pace. "This Guy-Girl" is probably the most soulful version of the Bacharach track you'll ever hear! Both sides nice, and not on any ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Polydor, 1972. Very Good ... $6.99
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.)
Maxine Brown —
Oh No Not My Baby/Wand, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Parachute, 1978. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Veda Brown —
Short Stopping/Stax, 1973. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Veda never cut an album for Stax, but she's right up there with Jean Knight, Inez Foxx, and Carla Thomas as one of the label's strong deep soul females! "Short Stopping" is a funky number with a bit of a Johnny Taylor groove to it – bluesily vamping, with a catchy concept to hold ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
T Neck, 1970. Very Good ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
International Artists, 1969. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Marquee, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
Nice one! "Here Comes Da Judge" takes the famous comedic vocal refrain, and creates a nice rollicking funky number with some great rolling piano chords that kick off right as the song begins! "Big Red" is more of a heavy sax workout, but both tracks swing real nice nice nice. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
Solomon Burke —
I'll Never Stop Loving You/Chess, 1976. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
