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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Art For Art's Sake/
Mercury, 1975. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A.MA (Italy), 2017. New Copy (pic cover)... $6.99
Two great tracks from Paolo Achenza – one of the first artists to open our ears to the sound of the Italian scene back in the 90s! The single features a great remake of the Brazilian funk classic "A Vida Em Seus Metodos Diz Calma" – done here in a sweet groove that mixes lots ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
One Der Ful, Late 60s. Good+ ... $6.99
An excellent group soul track from this male outfit from Chicago! The track's got a sweetly stepping midtempo groove – and there's a lead vocal in the front, and some great harmonies on the chorus. Vocals have a slightly breaking feel that reminds us a bit of The Impressions – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Multi color label. Vinyl has a number of marks but plays well. Labels have some wear and marker.)
Trax/Get On Down, 1986. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99 10.98
An undeniable acid house classic with enough bouncing 909 bassline and 808 handclaps to keep you moving all night long! One of the essential mid 80s Trax releases. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Adventurers —
It's Alright/Ran Dee, 1962. Very Good ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Mainstream, 1973. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Two tasty bits of Afro Funk! "Soul Makossa" is a cover of the original – with a groove that's very nice and heavy. Even better, though, is "Hot Mud" – a weird little jazz funk number with a punchy rolling bass, and some tweaked-up moog solos over the top! It's a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strips.)
Paramount, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Epic, 1973. Very Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Arthur Alexander —
I Need You Baby/Monument, 1968. Near Mint- ... $149.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo!)
Ann Alford —
Got To Get Me A Job/Hy Sign, 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Original pressing with MHC etch!)
American, Early 70s. Very Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some pen.)
Waylo, 1984. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some wear.)
Capitol/Expansion (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $9.99
One of the greatest songs ever from the amazing Rance Allen – a set that mixes his magnificent vocals with the soaring soul talents of The Mizell Brothers! Rance and his group sounded great on earlier albums for Stax Records, but they really take off here – with riffing guitar on the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Alpaca Phase III —
I Like To Party (voc, inst) ... 7-inch Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... $4.99
An obscure groover from Sam Dees! Sam wrote and produced the tune for Alpaca Phase III – an Atlantic funk ensemble who never even made it as far as some of the label's other lesser-known groups. The cut's got a strident dancefloor groove – almost Philly in nature – and the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Good Shepard, Mid/Late 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ruby Andrews —
You Made A Believer Out Of Me/Zodiac, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $9.99
Killer groover from Chicago! "You Made A Believer Out Of Me" not only has a great funky intro that's ripe for a sample, but it's also got some of the best vocals that Ruby Andrews ever did! A great catchy track, with writing and production by Cleveland Eaton! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a mark that clicks a bit on "You Made A Believer Out Of Me", intro break sounds great though!)
Ruby Andrews —
You Ole Boo Boo You/Zodiac, Early 70s. Good+ ... $4.99
Heavy funk from Ruby Andrews – one of our favorite singles by her! "Boo Boo" is a slow, hard, snapping monster – begins with a tight funky intro, then rolls into Ruby doing some totally hard hard hard soul vocals! "Gotta Break Away" is sweeter, but a great little ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has some marks that click.)
Apollas —
Jive Cat/Warner, 1967. Very Good ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Wanrer sleeve. Label has a drillhole.)
South Park, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jo Armstead —
Stone Good Lover/Giant, Late 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
A classic bit of Chicago soul! "Stone Good Lover" is a mellow number from Jo – a warm bit of deep soul with a really great feel. The track was a real underground classic, and it's still one of the best records ever from this vastly under-rated singer. "Urge" is an ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chuck Armstrong —
I'm A Lonely Man/REW, 1974. Very Good ... $9.99
Two funky deep soul numbers from Chicago! "I'm A Lonely Man" has a great Syl Johnson kind of groove to it – with Chuck's bluesy vocals over the top, and a tighter than usual rhythm section popping the drums behind him! "Poor Make" is a bit straighter – but still ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Brunswick, 1968. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a sticker.)
Brunswick, 1957. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strip.)
Artistics —
This Heart Of Mine/Okeh, 1966. Very Good- ... $49.99
One of the greatest cuts ever from this hip Chicago soul group – an early gem from their initial Okeh Records days, and a fabulous track that equally balances rich soul harmonies with a Northern Soul groove! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a number of light marks but still plays well.)
Warner, 1978. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Warner sleeve.)
Warner, 1976. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Angel, Early 50s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
Includes "Charley, My Boy", "Bebup-Woogie", "St Louis Blues", and "Lonesome Road". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has light sleeve marks.)
Coral, 1953. Very Good (pic cover)... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some wear, aging, and a name label on front.)
Aloha Got Soul, 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $7.99
Late 70s Hawaii funk tunes from Aura's rare self-titled album from the end of the 70s! "Let Me Say Dis About Dat" starts lean, with some of the tightest drums and sinister guitar funk riffs we can think of, before some just as time horns punctuate it just so. "No Beginning, No ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black vinyl pressing.)
Afro Baile, 2017. New Copy ... $8.99
A warm mix of funk, reggae, and a bit of hip hop – served up in a tune that comes across with a crackling sort of freshness overall! Lyrics are a mix of sung chorus and spoken verses – and the groove has a rising/falling horn passage that really underscores the meaning of the tune! ... 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
Boogieburg, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99
The song might have a slightly blue-ish title, but the sound here is surprisingly upbeat – thanks to some great grooves from Backbeat Underground – who almost have a Memphis soul kind of warmth, especially in the Hi Records side of the spectrum – which turns out to be a wonderful ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Paramount, 1973. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Purple label promo in a Paramount sleeve.)
La Val, 1975. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
JR Bailey —
After Hours/Toy Records, 1972. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl is lightly dished.)
Anita Baker —
Angel/Beverly Glen, 1983. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Truth & Soul/Lenar, 2004. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Another great funky single from the Truth & Soul camp – from the Afro-funky Bama & The Family & Asiko! "Feeling Good" is by Bama & The Family is a great little hybrid of the tried-and-true funky 45 style, with just a touch of Fela expansiveness. It's a groover, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Banda Black Rio/Mr Bongo (UK), 1980. New Copy ... $9.99
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
Darrell Banks —
Our Love (Is In The Pocket)/Revilot, Late 60s. 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
(Plays with the occasional crackle.)
Qualiton (Hungary), 1964. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some gloss peeling.)
JJ Barnes —
Baby Please Come Back Home/Groovesville, Late 60s. Good ... $4.99
A real stormer from JJ! "'Baby Please Come Back Home" is incredible – kind of Marvin Gaye late 60s Motown, but even better! The hook is great, and JJ's vocals are sublime! "Chains Of Love" is a harder rocking number – but also very nice. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a mark that clicks at the beginning on each side.)
JJ Barnes —
Now That I Got You Back/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
JJ Barnes —
Real Humdinger/Ric Tic, Late 60s. Good+ ... $7.99
If anyone ever asks you why JJ Barnes is so great, play them this single, and they'll find out why! Both tracks are incredible – snapping Detroit soul with a rougher, earthier edge than Motown ever had – but done to perfection by JJ. If we had to pick a favorite, it would be "I ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Pandemonium (France), 1995. Very Good+ Gatefold (pic cover)... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes inserts.)
La Voix De Son Maitre (France), 1961. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
La Voix De Son Maitre (France), 1961. Very Good (pic cover)... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Bee Gees —
Tragedy (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch RSO, 1979. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an RSO sleeve.)
Danny Bell —
Call On Me/Down To Earth, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing.)
William Bell —
Every Man Oughta Have A Woman/Stax, 1968. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Light blue label pressing, with a drillhole.)
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $13.99
A rare clubby groover from Benita Aterberry – a tune that's got this really powerful, upbeat sort of vibe – and a lyrical message that really matches its uplifting groove! Benita's a hell of a singer – and the tune's got this gospel-drenched piano topped with horns – all in ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Wergo (Germany), Late 70s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chuck Berry —
I Got To Find My Baby/Chess, 1960. Very Good ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing with Sheldon stamp.)
Chuck Berry —
School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes The Bell)/Chess, 1957. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Silver & blue label pressing.)
Discovery, Early 50s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $11.99
Includes "Interwoven", "Around Town", "Broadway", and "Kaleidoscope". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light aging and a bit of pen on back.)
Philips (Brazil), 1979. Good (pic cover)... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some crackling. Sleeve has surface wear, a bit of pen, and lightly bent corners.)
Canyon, 1969. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dawn, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A vamping bluesy number with an electric Chicago feel to it. Don't know much about Mack or the track – but the track's a nice bit of obscure bluesy work from the bottom of the Windy City scene! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Airway, Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
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
Black Ivory —
I'll Find A Way (Loneliest Man in Town)/Today, 1972. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Black Market Brass —
War Room/Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99
Funky drums and some mighty nice horns – a real killer from Black Market Brass, and maybe one of their most intense tracks to date! There's almost an Afro Funk vibe here, but the style is even more freewheeling – fast grooves and horns that are incredibly deft, but also have lots of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Blackbyrds —
Soft & Easy/Fantasy, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
ABC, 1978. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Gordy, 1969. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Brunswick, 1971. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Blue Jays —
You're Gonna Cry/Milestone, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A classic doo wop from this overlooked group! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Green & white label pressing.)
Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Columbia/Expansion (UK), 1978/1979. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Ronnie Laws may have had the first hit version of "Always There", but Willie Bobo's is a great one too – with a slightly Latin tinge that takes the cut to a whole new level, adding in some extra percussion to make its jazz funk grooves stand up on end! "Comin Over Me" is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Stax, 1969. Very Good ... $4.99
Better than you might think – as Book and crew manage to turn "Mrs Robinson" into a funky little jammer, organ and guitar wailing away over some jumping tight drums! "Soul Clap" is even better – with a dark bass-y intro that spooks its way into some hard drums and a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Family Tree/Cree (Germany), 1972. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $12.99 13.99
A great rootsy groove from Michael Boothman – with this moody flute line that really starts "Tabu" out in a wonderful way – before romping piano and percussion come in to really make things move! The track's a very different version of the Cuban standard – much more in ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Main Man (UK), 1979. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $24.99
Athens Of The North (UK), Early 80s. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
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
Columbia, 1955. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Jan Bradley —
Mama Didn't Lie/Chess, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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, with a bit of pen.)
Jan Bradley —
We Girls/Formal, 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!
"We Girls" was written and produced by Curtis Mayfield. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
IDA (Jamaica), 1972. Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some pen.)
Gold Meyn, 1985. Near Mint- ... $149.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Brick —
Dusic/Bang, 1977. Near Mint- ... $3.99
The well-sampled funk cut from Brick's self titled LP – and a west coast hip hop sample classic if there ever was one! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a bit of marker.)
Brides of Funkenstein —
Disco To Go/Atlantic, 1978. Near Mint- ... $5.99
The title says "disco", but the track is prime P-Funk all the way! Lots of nice bass work at the bottom, and a trio of female vocals keeping things real over the top – and really getting the most out of George Clinton's funky hook! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Brighter Side Of Darkness —
Love Jones/20th Century, 1972. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A killer bit of harmony soul – one of the greatest of the genre from the 70s! Brighter Side Of Darkness are barely remembered these days – but "Love Jones" is one of those cuts that will go on forever – a sweetly tripped out number with incredibly baroque production, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1976. Very Good- ... $1.99
Sublime mellow soul from Johnny Bristol! "Do It To My Mind" is a warm and wonderful number – one that begins with a smooth intro that mixes strings and rhythm, which then rolls into an incredibly catchy vocal – one of Johnny's best on record, and right up there with our ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Labels have some marker.)
British Walkers —
Diddley Daddy/Try, 1964. Very Good ... $4.99
Aldora Britton —
No Cookies In My Bag/Decca, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Supraphon (Czech Republic), Early 60s. Very Good ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Supraphon (Czech Republic), 1962. Very Good- ... $2.99
With vocals by Jaromir Hnilicka and Milan Rezabek. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some pen.)
Athens Of The North (UK), Early 80s. New Copy ... $12.99
Great electro boogie from Aaron Broomfield – a tune that mixes drum machine beats and a warmer bassline at the start, then lets this moogy keyboard line snake through the groove and really tie things together! There's no vocals at all just interplay between all the sweet electric ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $13.99
Hardly the corporate record you'd guess from the name – and instead a fantastic funk track from the 70s underground! There's a cool descending vibe to the rhythm – which contrasts nicely with the soaring vocals of the group! "Doin It Our Way" follows with an equally upbeat ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Brotherly Love —
Bingo/Music Merchant, 1972. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Gamble, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Mellow Philly instrumental work – a slow stepping tune with strings and guitar (Norman Harris?) plucking out a sad little melody. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has some marker.)
Brothers Of Love —
Yes I Am/Blue Rock/Mercury, Late 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
Brothers Of Soul —
Love I Found In You/Boo, Late 60s. Good+ ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing. Label has a bit of marker.)
FMP (Germany), 1973. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $24.99
A compellingly tuneful track from the free jazz power trio of Peter Brotzmann, Fred Van Hove, and Han Bennink – the group's rendition of a Hanns Eisler tune, "Einheitsfrontlied", done in a way that has the melody started strongly with rhythm – before letting the three group ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
James Brown —
Escape-Ism (parts 1, 2, 3) ... 7-inch People, Early 70s. Very Good ... $4.99
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
James Brown —
Get On The Good Foot (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch 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
People, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
James Brown —
I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door, I'll Get It Myself) (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch King, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $4.99
An excellent funky track from The Godfather! The cut's got this cool little popping guitar that's very unique – snapping away through the whole track, creating this sinister groove that's hardly ever been matched! Darn hard to find on vinyl in any form, too! 7-inch, Vinyl record
James Brown —
If I Ruled The World/King, Late 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Polydor, 1978. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some pen.)
James Brown —
Reality/Polydor, 1974. Very Good ... $4.99
"Reality" is a pretty nice one – the title track to the album of the same name, and a political funk number that begins with sirens and city noises, then rolls into an uptempo groove that's got a bit of a "Living For The City" kind of feel. "I Need Your Love" is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
James Brown —
Say It Loud – I'm Black & I'm Proud (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch King, Late 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A monster – and one of the most anthemic cuts that James ever cut! Begins with a monster drumbeat, kicks into a stone groove with loads of guitar, horn, and funky bass – while James shouts the whole thing through without faltering! The track became the motto of a generation – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label is lightly stained.)
