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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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Brunswick, 1973. Very Good+ ... $4.99
2 excellent tracks of Chicago soul from Barbara's hard to find I Call It Trouble LP. Both tracks are great, with excellent Eugene Record production, and the kind of great songwriting that made Barbara one of the city's best talents! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Hep Me, 1977. Very Good+ ... $8.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia (UK), 1940s/1950s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $6.99
Titles include "Body & Soul", "Lover Come Back To Me", "I Got Rhythm", "My Melancholy Baby". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a light stain on the front and some light wear.)
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
Makossa, 1976. Very Good ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some pen.)
Afronational, 1978. Good ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some pen.)
CTI, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Labels have a small sticker.)
Checker, 1963. Very Good ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
Chi Sound, 1977. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Trio (Japan), 1977. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $18.99
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!)
Groove, 1956. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Groove sleeve.)
Ember, 1958. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Truth, 1974. Very Good ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing.)
Lion, 1973. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label rpomo. Label has a small sticker.)
Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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
Rella, Late 70s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $9.99
Rare jazzy work from this Chicago singer! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some overall aging – more grey than white.)
Sue, 1963. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing.)
Decca (UK), 1965. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Chess, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue and silver label pressing. Label A is wrinkled.)
Hot Trax, 1984. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
MGM, 1966. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Chancellor, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cha Cha, 1965. Very Good- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label on side A is mostly peeled with the info written in pen – B side has light wear.)
Blaze, 1975. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Forget the "choo choo" in the title, because this tune is funky! The track snaps along with a really incredible groove – of the sort that shows what a monster Ashford was in the 70s – and with a groove that's very similar to his best blacksploitation work! There's a snap to ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label on A-side has some marker.)
Polydor/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1971. New Copy 2 x 7 inch Gatefold (pic cover, reissue)... $21.99 23.98
A special four track, double 7" version of work from He's Coming – one of the rarest and greatest Roy Ayers albums of all time – really the beginning of the funk years from Roy Ayers Ubiquity! This one's a totally solid mix of soulful jazz, jazzy soul and righteous funk – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Polydor/Dynamite Cuts (UK), Late 70s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $15.99
Two gems from the legendary pairing of these two great 70s jazz funk giants! "Step In To Our Life" is the title cut from one of the albums that Roy Ayers and Wayne Henderson cut together – and the tune has all the edgy vibes of Roy's great Polydor records, mixed with some of the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Far Out (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... $13.99
Two rare early tracks from Azymuth – both mighty nice! "As Curvas Da Estrada De Santos" is an instrumental take on a tune by the brothers Robert and Erasmo Carlos – but done as a slow-stepping funky instrumental, with loads of great organ work from Jose Roberto Bertrami! The ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Austin Boogie Crew, Mid 80s/2018. New Copy ... $2.99
Two rare 80s grooves from B – aka Brian K Morgan – served up here on a limited 45! "Good Time" is a catchy cut that's lifted Morgan from obscurity in recent years – and gets a pretty sweet remix here, with plenty of emphasis on the hook, and on the sweet bassy rhythms ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
A&M, 1973. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
Master-Trak, 1984. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
JR Bailey —
Love, Love, Love/Toy Records, 1972. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1958. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, 1962. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Federal/King/DeLuxe/Bethlehem sleeve.)
King, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a King "dots" sleeve.)
Motown, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Volt, 1972. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Great stuff from the funky later version of the Bar-Kays! "Dance Dance Dance" is a catchy bit of Memphis funk, with some good hard guitars, and a nice hook. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Mem-O-Ree, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Excellent early single from this great Detroit soul singer – backed with a cut from Carolyn Crawford! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Reissue pressing.)
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
RCA, 1972. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an RCA sleeve.)
Checker, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(US pressing.)
Checker, Late 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
2 great duets from the team of Fontella and Bobby – one of the lesser known pairs to record in the style for Chess! Both cuts are hard-hitting, sock-soul numbers – really grooving with a blend of southern deep and Chicago hard – coming off well in a mode that brings out the best ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label pressing.)
Capitol, 1964. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $19.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some pen along the right seam, which also is partially split.)
Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $19.99
Capitol, 1965. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Klick, 1955. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has an index sticker.)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Molly's got a bit of a twang, but is more of a pop singer than a country one – singing here with music by Bob Bain! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. One label has a small number stamp.)
Atlantic, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red & white label promo in an Atlantic sleeve.)
Atlantic, 1968. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve with a jukebox tab.)
Down To Earth, 1973. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing.)
Stax, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Stax sleeve.)
Time, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has wear and a sticker.)
Giant, 1967. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
RCA, 1965. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strip. Sleeve has a bit of pen.)
Chess, 1959. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing.)
Chess, 1959. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, 1973. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strips)
Chess, 1972. Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, 1975. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Campo, Early 70s. Very Good ... $19.99
A great little single – two sides of rare blue-eyed soul, both pretty nice! (Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Afrodisc (UK), 1977. Very Good- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Savoy, Late 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some wear.)
Billo, 1960s. Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dellwood, 1978. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dellwood, 1978. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Shakat, 1974. Near Mint- ... $8.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
E One, 2017. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
Hickory, 1964. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Hickory sleeve. Label has a pot or marker.)
Success, Late 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
A wonderful single from the deep soul genius Cicero Blake! "See What Tomorrow" has a lilting groove – almost uptown, but with rawer midwestern elements – and the hook is a compelling riff on the future, sung by Cicero in a style that's similar to Garnet Mimms, with a mix of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has moderate peeling.)
Sack, Late 60s. Good ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some wear.)
Duke, 1957. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Printz, Very Good+ ... $69.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some pen on one side.)
Stax, 1963. Very Good ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a bit of marker.)
Stax, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $6.99
Booker T's classic "Green Onions" – a tune that was actually composed by accident, but went onto become his trademark track! This might be the second single for the song – which was originally a b-side – and it's backed here with the mellow and introspective "Behave ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Grey label pressing.)
Stax, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Obscure later work from Booker T! "Jamaica This Morning" has a slow grooving feel with plenty of "island" in the mix – guitar getting a bit rough in the middle, but mostly sweet organ bubbling along. "Fuquawi" is rougher and harder – kind of chugging and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Stax sleeve, with some wear and aging.)
Parlophone, 1977/1978. Sealed ... $11.99
Fantastic work from the Berlin period of David Bowie – one of his few catchy tunes from the time, backed with an unreleased live recording! "Be My Wife" is fantastic – not only does the tune have all the darkness of the Heroes/Low period, but it also has a surprisingly ... (Rock, Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Bobby Boyd —
Love Goddess/Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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
(Recent reissue.)
Bea & Baby, 1960. Very Good ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
RCA, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Features "I'm Coming Virgina" & "Marie". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Brinkley & Parker —
Don't Get Fooled By The Pander Man (voc/Darnel, 1974. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Nice lost funky soul track, with a groove that's similar to some of the political/progressive Temptations material – with a nice heavy sound. The lyrics are a bit goofy (we can't figure out what a "Pander Man" is), but the sound is nice and good! 7-inch, Vinyl record
MGM, 1975. Very Good ... $2.99
One of the best solos singles by Johnny Bristol! "Love Takes Tears" is an excellent mellow soul number – built around a groove that's almost like "Love's Theme" by Barry White, but graced with warm vocals by Johnny that give the tune a very catchy hook! "Go On & ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
MGM, 1974. Very Good ... $3.99
Killer stuff from Johnny Bristol! "You and I" is one of his best early tracks – and it begins with this tight hard drum sound that's right out of Barry White's best funky tracks, and which works perfectly for Johnny's sweet soul vocals! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Harlem Globetrotters, Early 70s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear.)
Blue Rock/Mercury, Late 60s. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
4 Brothers, Late 60s. Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has wear, a few peeled spots, marker and tape.)
Polydor, 1975. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
("Profile" label pressing in a Polydor sleeve, with jukebox strips.)
James Brown —
Bells/King, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
"The Bells" is a great lost track from James! The cut was originally performed by The Dominoes – but James' version has a really spooky edge to it – strangely slow vamping in the backing, and some haunting vocals that cry, dip, and descend with incredible soulfulness – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small residue spot. In a Federal/King sleeve which is creased and has some pen.)
King, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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
(Blue label pressing in a King sleeve.)
King, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Labels have some wear and a bit of marker.)
King, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Two nice ones! "Cry Cry Cry" is a beautiful tear-jerker – produced with strings and orchestral parts behind James, and stunning raw vocals right up front. The flip's an instrumental, with a very horn-driven groove, and a smoking organ solo in the middle! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a King sleeve.)
King, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a King sleeve.)
Polydor, 1979. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Uptempo funky James from the end of the 70s – aimed at the discos, but with that funky sound of earlier days still pretty much in place! In other words, there's plenty of funky instrumentation in the cuts – a bit faster than in earlier years, but still quite nice – plus ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Polydor sleeve.)
Polydor, 1972. Near Mint- ... $9.99
"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
(In a Polydor sleeve with some pen.)
King, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
"Money Won't Change You"s a great little number – begins with runaway drums, then settles into a cold-vamping rap about the power of money, and what it won't do! The cut's a perfect blend of funk and message – from the pen of James and always-great Nat Brown. "Try ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Gold label "Soul Classics" pressing with printed sleeve.)
King, Early 60s. Very Good ... $5.99
"Prisoner Of Love" is a version of the 50s pop hit – done by James in a style that's still pretty raw, despite the string-heavy backings! "Choo Choo" is a honking instrumental, with a tight R&B groove! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Polydor, 1972. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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. "I Got A Bag Of My Own" is pretty nice too – a fast funky cut ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Polydor sleeve. Labels have light wear.)
Polydor, 1974. Near Mint- ... $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
(In a Polydor sleeve.)
Polydor, 1973. Near Mint- ... $5.99
2 killers by James! Both tracks are from the soundtrack to Slaughter's Big Ripoff, and "Sexy Sexy Sexy" is a stone cold winner that always gets overlooked in surveys of James' funky singles from the time. Very nice! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Polydor sleeve with a bit of pen, including jukebox strips.)
Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ... $2.99
"The Spank" was one of James' endless attempts to cash in on the disco market – and although it's not nearly as good a club track as the similar cut by Le Pamplemousse, it's not a bad uptempo funk number. Even better, though, is his cover of "Love Me Tender", done as a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Polydor sleeve, with a bit of pen.)
Polydor, 1975. Very Good ... $2.99
"Superbad, Superslick" is an excellent funky number from the mid 70s, and proof that James was still going strong! The track has a mellow snapping easy funk groove, with some great bubbling keyboards, and very positive lyrics from James. "Hot" is pretty great too – with ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
