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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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Atlantic, 1977. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
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
Colemine, 2016. New Copy ... $5.99
One of the rawest, raunchiest grooves we've heard from AJ & Co to date – a tune that's got a heavy slow-funk drum part that launches the whole thing along – and some slinky stepping, hard-sung lyrics that almost give the song a pimp walk sort of vibe! "Party Music" is a ... 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!)
Imperial, 1960. Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some surface noise.)
Blaskjar, 2008. Sealed (pic cover)... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition #1293.)
Cultures Of Soul, Mid 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99
Fast funky grooves from The Apostles – one of the few 70s Afro combos who could maybe go head to head with the sharpest American funk acts of the time! "Banko Woman" is a wickedly quick barrage of basslines, snapping percussion, and very cool guitar – a tune that's got a bit ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Big Crown, 2016. New Copy ... $8.99
A wicked set of funky steel drums – a bad-stepping number from the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, and just the kind of hard funk cut we're always digging for on steel drum records! We hardly ever find gems this good though – as "Pimp" has these slow-snapping drums that make ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Big Crown, 2016. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99 9.98
The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band take on two classics from the old school – both with their trademark mix of steel drums and funk! "Scorpio" is the classic jam from Dennis Coffey – taken in a way here that's completely different, as the drums take on the guitar parts – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Big Crown, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
Maybe some of the most explosive steel drum sounds you'll ever hope to hear – but that's what we've always expected from the mighty Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band! "Xxplosive" is funky, but in a nice slow-stepping way – with the bassline really carving out the groove, as ... read more 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
Erykah Badu & James Poyser —
Tempted (vocal, inst) (2019 Record Store Day Release) ... 7-inch 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!)
King, Early 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
Both cuts have a raw, raunchy R&B groove – with great twisted vocals from Hank, done in that edgey style that always sets him away from the pack! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mr Bongo (UK), 1980. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
Two killer slices of Brazilian funk! The instrumental "Miss Cheryl" is one of the trademark tunes of Banda Black Rio – a cut with these sharp, jazzy changes that are completely amazing – and which easily have BBR rivaling the sound of Earth Wind & Fire at their best! The ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Spokane, 1964. Very Good- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl looks pretty rough but plays well.)
Soul Town, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing. Labels have some wear and pen.)
Brunswick, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
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
(Includes jukebox strip.)
Capitol, 1965. Very Good+ ... $33.99
DeLuxe, 1972. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mocha, 1974. Very Good ... $5.99
Ben & the Cheers lay down two hard soul ballads with arrangements by James Mack. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Mocha sleeve.)
Sunset, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess/Third Man, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... $5.99 6.98
Both of these cuts have been covered countless times over the years – but there's nothing like their original readings by Chuck Berry – raw, romping, and filled with that wicked mix of early rock and blues instrumentation that made Berry such an influence in the 50s! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Great Third Man pressing – with a vintage-style Chess sleeve too!)
Chess, 1958. Very Good- ... $11.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a press flaw bump that clicks a bit on "Reelin' & Rocking".)
Chess, 1964. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has a drillhole, some wear at the opening, a bit of pen, and small index label. Label has a drillhole.)
Tramp (Germany), Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
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
Airway, Late 70s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has some press flaws that play with some noise on the B-side.)
Swan, 1958. Very Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
King/Outta Sight (UK), Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Two Northern Soul gems back to back! Cody Black's "I'm Slowly Molding" is a nice little tune that starts out with some walloping drums augmented by handclaps, and Cody's deeply felt soul vocals backed nicely with groovy harmonies and horns – soaring and building as the tune goes on ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Capsoul, Early 70s. Very Good- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Avco Embassy pressing. Plays with some crackles.)
Peripheral Enterprises, Early 70s. New Copy ... $5.99
"Flower Pot" is nice and dark – even more so than the dirt that might have filled it in – with this slow fuzzy guitar riff that takes up most of the groove – which moves stark and slow all the way through! "How Long Before I'm Gone" has a quicker clip – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Renee, 1964. Very Good- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has residue that plays with faint noise during the fade-in for "Sad Feeling". Labels have some wear and minor flaking.)
Duke, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Duke, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $129.99
One of the fantastic Duke releases by Bobby Bland from the early 60's, with a rootsy southern soul sound that prefaces later sounds to come out of Stax and Muscle Shoals. Includes the great cut "36-22-36", "Stormy Monday Blues", "Your Friends", "Ain't That Loving ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve. Plays with some light crackles.)
Arista, 1983. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Stax, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
2 great numbers from Booker T! "My Sweet Potato" has piano, not organ – and makes for a very different sound. The tune steps along nicely with a clinking kind of groove – really making for a new take on the Memphis groove! "Booker Loo" is back to the usual organ ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small drillhole.)
Revue, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A great bit of lost Muscle Shoals work – handled by the mighty Quinton Ivy! "I Met Her I Church" may well be a theme for the entire southern soul sound of the 60s – a great tune by Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, sung by Tony with all the ferocity of Otis Redding or James Carr ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
International Anthem, 2017. New Copy ... $6.99
A fantastic track from this ultra-hip Chicago group – very spiritual in terms of the lyrics and soulful vocals, but also given a very cool crackle, thanks to some killer work on drums and percussion! Those elements get even more exposure on the flipside – which is a really great way to ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), Early 80s. New Copy ... $12.99
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 ... $12.99
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
Four Flies (Italy), Early 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... $19.99
Two sweet funky tracks from Braen & Raskovich – a mysterious studio duo that features some extra-heavy drums from Giuliano Sorgini! The drums alone here are great – but they're also topped by a weir spooky keyboard that's billed as a "Hammond C3" on the cover – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 400 copies.)
Volt, 1970. Very Good ... $6.99
"Right, Tight" is a nice little groover from Stax – a bit bluesy, with a down-home sound that features bass on the bottom, horns over the top, and some ensemble vocals that have a deeply soulful approach! "Slave For Love" has a rolling Memphis soul groove – more 60s ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mixto, 2015. New Copy (reissue)... $8.99 9.98
A nice couple cuts of brass band funk from Brooklyn – featuring veteran east coast players that have played with a who's who of current and classic scene players – putting down a heavy brass sound with some unique twists! "Monmouth" is a great original instrumental, rooted in ... read more 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!)
Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99
The bass moves fast, the guitar riffs faster, and the voals of Wesley Bright are really fantastic – crackling nicely as he soars over the top of "Happiness" – a tune with more sadness than you might expect, but in a really great way! "You Don't Want Me" slows things ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jewel, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Toddlin Town, Late 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
A fantastic baroque soul number – like nothing else we can think of! The cut begins with some moody electric piano riffing, rolling out over dark spacey backgrounds with a haunting echo. The piano increases, some bass comes in, and then these totally righteous soul vocals hit the groove ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label pressing.)
Nocturn, 1969. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A great little soul number from James – backed with a really great b-side! "Don't Be A Drop Out" begins with these riffing horns, going high then dropping low, almost in a "Monkey Time" mode. James comes in with a great little vocal, a bit moralistic, perhaps, but also ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
King, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Beautiful soul from The Godfather, recorded in the period immediately after he discovered the choppy choppy guitar riff on the downbeat! Both parts swing hard hard hard, and the band is as tight as a pair of trousers after Thanksgiving! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label promo in a King "dots" sleeve.)
King, 1969. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a King sleeve, with titles written in pen.)
Capitol, 1954. Very Good (pic cover)... $9.99
Includes "Hop Skip & Jump", "Blue Bonnet Rag", "Low Man On A Totem Pole" and "Old Joe Clark". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has some aging.)
RCA/Expansion (UK), 1982. New Copy ... $11.99
A massive jam from Keni Burke – easily his greatest tune ever, and the kind of track we'd hardly have imagined back when he was a little tyke in the Five Stairsteps! The track's got a thumping, stomping kind of groove that really gets going from the start – and the vocal hook is a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Four Flies (Italy), Mid 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99
Tight funky drums kick of "Rullio" – a wicked bit of sound library funk that has these really evil keyboards moving up and down – echoing a slasher horror edge, but with a lot more funk in the mix overall! "Violenza" has more great drums too – a bit more ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 350 copies.)
Pride/Mr Bongo (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $8.99 9.98
Two great cuts from the Pride Records label – both hip and funky! "Whatever's Fair" is one of the best-remembered numbers from the Infinity recordings with Billy Butler – work that's got all the soaring soul of his 60s Chicago work, but a more righteous vibe too! "Simple ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Vee Jay, 1965. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Labels have sticker remnants and an X in red marker.)
Pride/Mr Bongo, 1973/1974. New Copy (reissue)... $8.99 9.98
A really cool cut from the soundtrack to Melinda – a "Latino" theme, but one that's got this beautiful funky sitar over stepping beats and piano – almost like a hip hop sample that was waiting 20 years to be discovered, and a very cool instrumental groove! Jimmy Smith ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
ABC, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Mercury, 1976. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Mercury sleeve.)
Modern, 1956. Very Good ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Karen, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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.)
AVI, 1979. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A great little groove from Captain Sky – a cut that steps along nicely with a sweet disco glide! There's some bubbling moogy bits underneath the vocals – and the Captain himself comes across like a smooth soul singer throughout – quite possibly the best side of his talents on wax! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Although not as famous as some of her other work, "Free Love" is one of our favorite tracks from Jean's Philly years! It's got a rolling jazzy groove, a super tight hook, and lyrics that are just great! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Goldwax, 1966. Very Good- ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow & white label pressing. Label has a drillhole.)
Kent/Deep Soul (UK), 1968. New Copy ... $11.99 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 ... $5.99
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
Vee Jay, 1964. Very Good ... $43.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing.)
Atlantic, Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Ichiban, Late 80s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Good Old Gold, Early/Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Later issue on poor quality vinyl, plays with light surface noise.)
Four Flies (Italy), Mid 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99
We're not sure how to translate "Baterasso" – but to us, the word may well just mean "funk" – as the tune's this funky monster with heavy drums, a great-paced bassline, and these claps that move all up and down the groove alongside some percussion! "Canottaggio& ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 350 copies.)
Mar V Lus, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Classic hard-grooving Alvin Cash – with that early Mar V Lus sound that feels like it was recorded at the bottom of a well! Not that that's a problem, though, as the approach makes the single bump and groove right off your turntable! "Barracuda" is a funky funky fishy dance – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mar V Lus, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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
Toddlin Town, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of Alvin's funkiest tracks ever, and a killer groove put together at the end of the 60's with the funky Scott Brothers Orchestra backing him up. The track's got a razor-sharp guitar that chops through the whole thing with amazing precision – and the instrumental side has some nice funky ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Pink label pressing.)
Chi Sound, 1978. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Checker, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
Constellation, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A trifecta of Chicago soul – cuts penned by Curtis Mayfield, arranged by Johnny Pate and Riley Hampton, and produced by Bill Bunky Sheppard! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing.)
ABC, 1968. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
ABC/Paramount, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Kent/Deep Soul (UK), 1967. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A beautiful tune from The Charmells – one of the lesser-known acts on Stax/Volt in the 60s – but also one of the best! The girls have fantastic harmonies on "I've Done It Again" – a slow-stepping number that has a nicely jazzy flourish at times – quite different ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Outta Sight (UK), 1967/1968. New Copy ... $11.99
Freddie Chavez really cooks along here in a Motown mode – really echoing bigger Detroit sounds on "They'll Never Know Why" – at least in the arrangements and overall structure – while still managing to come across with a nicely rougher groove in the end! Dave Newman is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
One Way, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Green label One Way pressing.)
Brougham, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Brunswick, 1970. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Brunswick, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label promo.)
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
Song Bird, Early 70s. Very Good ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Expansion (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $11.99
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
Vee Jay, 1961. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jubilee, 1966. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(70s pressing on Virgo.)
United Artists, Early 60s. Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Soul Junction (UK), 2011. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Daptone, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99 8.99
A debut solo single by Cochemea Gastelum of the Dap-Kings – one that feature some mighty nice Varitone sax on "Song Of Happiness" – kind of a snakey soul jazz number with a great late 60s Eddie Harris vibe! "Stranded In Space" has more great Varitone – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Funk Night, 2018. Near Mint- ... $9.99
The mighty Coko joins the Misha Panlov combo – for a single that might well be one of the group's heaviest to date! Coko really blasts out of the gate – almost calling out the action of the combo more than just singing soul – while Misha provides plenty of fuzz and funk, in that ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo, with info written in pen.)
PM, 1975. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99 7.99
A sweet rocksteady groove from Nico Collins & The Soul Chance – a contemporary group who share a lot with Jr Thomas & The Volcanos – both a love of older Jamaican modes, and their placement on Colemine Records! Nico's got a sweeter vocal approach than Jr – which really ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Colemine, 2017. New Copy ... $5.99
That tiger's trotting at a mighty cool pace – a slow-funk groove that almost seems to have a touch of Ethio-exoticism in the horns – while the drums and guitar stay in more familiar funky territory overall! The guitar is even wilder on the flipside – as "Enter" has kind ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Gordy, 1967. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
A&M, 1968. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
