Funky Compilations — In Stock
Great compilations from labels like Soul Jazz, Ace, Numero, BBE, Vampi Soul, BGP, Luv N Haight, Harmless, Tramp, Jazzman, and others!
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Atlantic (Japan), 1965/1966. Used Gatefold ... $48.99
Think you know the sound of Atlantic Records in the 60s? Think again – because this stunning series opens the vault to a huge amount of rare treasures from the legendary label! The package is amazing – and offers up rare tracks that were mostly only issued by Atlantic on singles ... (Soul, Funky Compilations) read more CD
(2CDs in a cool 7" package – out of print and with obi!)
Ace (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
A really cool collection, and one that's got a very special focus – an imaginary soundtrack for the record-breaking British summer of 1976 – a searingly hot time that really pushed the nation to the brink! Bob Stanley's given us some great collections on Ace Records before – ... read more CD
Cosmic Disco Machine (Italy), Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $32.99
Maybe not the complete roots of African funk, but a set that does a great job of bringing together a range of different cuts that show the new sounds and styles that were really hitting the scene as the 70s moved in – work from a wide variety of sources, but which all seems to share a sound ... (Global Grooves, Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Strut (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $8.99 15.98
Sweet soul from the Hawaii scene of the 70s – a surprisingly strong source of well-crafted, warmly-produced grooves – all with a special sort of sparkle that reminds us a lot of the best Bay Area or LA sounds of the time! There's a sunny vibe to the music that really belies its roots ... read more CD
Favorite (France), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $18.99 33.99
Sweet sounds from way beyond the American scene – a range of tracks from global sources, but which are tied to some of the best soulful styles of the Cali scene of the 70s! Don't think the AOR in the title means that these cuts are all commercial hits – as they're well-produced, but ... read more CD
Unique (Germany), 1970s/1980s/2000s. Used ... $6.99
Timeless funky soul, jazzy grooves and disco learned sounds from the 70s & 80s – plus the most reverent modern numbers inspired by those time honored styles! It features tracks by Curtis Mayfield, Archie Bell & The Drells, Teddy Pendergrass, Leroy Hutson, The Jackson 5 and others on ... read more CD
BBE (UK), 2014. New Copy Gatefold ... $4.99 14.99
A great selection of future soul tracks, all handpicked by radio DJ Radhu – an American talent with ears that may well rival those of Gilles Peterson for finding the sounds we'll all enjoy tomorrow! The work here is from a wide range of the soulful underground – not just Neo Soul, but ... (Neo Soul, Funky Compilations) read more CD
BBE (UK), 2015. New Copy ... $4.99 16.99
A 3rd great collection from BamaLoveSoul – one that's every bit as "future soul" as it promises on the cover! Years back, most hip hoppers were initially raised on soul music – these days, it's the other way around – as so many ears come to underground soul through more ... (Neo Soul, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Mole (Germany), 1960s/1990s. Used ... $7.99
Tracks by Walt Wanderley, Sergio Mendes, Rainer Truby Trio, Cal Tjader, Montefiori Cocktail, Nicola Conte, Balanco, Marcos Valle, and others. CD
(Out of print.)
Expansion (UK), 2013. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
Hardly the chillout set you might expect from the cover – no beachy cliches at all – and instead, a killer batch of underground soul and club tracks, put together in a way that really represents some of the most exciting musical growth of the past few years! There's a classic sound at ... (New Grooves, Funky Compilations) read more CD
BBE (UK), 2000s. New Copy 2CD ... $4.99 18.99
A celebration that's a decade in the making – compiling some of the best material from the producer-centric series of hip hop albums on BBE/Beat Generation – timeless boombap from Jay Dee, Madlib, DJ Spinna, King Britt, Marley Marl, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Pete Rock and others! The 2CD ... (Hip Hop, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Chi Sound/Demon, Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2LP ... $46.99
A wonderful look at the later years of Chicago soul – a collection that brings together work from Chi-Sound Records, the imprint formed by producer Carl Davis after years of working with Windy City artists on labels like Okeh and Brunswick! Both Davis and the Chicago scene were reaching a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Something Weird/Modern Harmonic, 1960s. New Copy ... $16.99 26.99
A weird and wild collection of work that once graced the films of Doris Wishman – dubbed in the notes as the "pint-sized sleaze queen" of 60s nudist films – with an underground legacy that finally gets its due in this very cool package! The audio component is a mix of film ... (Soundtracks, Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus DVD and liner zine!)
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Best Of Uno Melodic Records ... LP Uno Melodic/Expansion (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2LP ... $26.99 29.99
A fantastic tribute to one of the greatest soul labels of the 80s – the groundbreaking Uno Melodic imprint, started by soul legend Roy Ayers as a showcase for some of his more creative projects! The vibe here follows perfectly from Roy's classic late 70s work on Polydor – and his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ultra Vybe (Japan), Late 60s. New Copy ... $19.99
A massive amount of rare soul work from late 60s Atlanta – a scene that's not nearly as well-known as a hotbed of southern soul, in comparison to Memphis or Muscle Shoals – but a city that created some great work at the time, thanks to the efforts of producer Bill Haney! As you'll ... (Soul, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Use Vinyl Records (Italy), Mid 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $34.99 39.99
A really cool mix of cuts – a package that brings together American funk cuts with global touches, European tracks from the post-colonial years, and a few more surprising nuggets from other sources too – all to show the way that African rhythms entered the clubs during the 70s! Many of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jammin' Colors, 2022. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
Music from Cheick Tidiane Seck, Immanuel Wilkins, David Gilmore, Marque Gilmore, Sharrif Simmons, Stephanie McKay, Andy Milne, Kokayi, Sonny Troupe, Reggie Washington, Alicia Hall Moran, DJ Grazzhoppa, Adam Falcon, Jeremy Pelt, Gregory Privat, Marcus Strickland, EJ Strickland, Oliver Lake, Jacques ... read more CD
Soul Jazz (UK), 1970s. Used ... $19.99
A much-needed look at the post-Tropicalia years in Brazil – a time when cultural activity wasn't as politically explosive as before, but still continued to thrive at a highly creative level underground! The work of these years carries many inspirations from the Tropicalia years of freedoms ... (Brazil, Funky Compilations) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fabric, 2003. Used ... $6.99
One of a series of mix CDs focusing on DJs who spin at the Fabric club in London. The whole thing's packaged in a nice metal box with a cardboard slip case. Music from Umod, Kaidi Tatham & Dego, Nutmeg, Focus, Artwork, Seiji featuring Lyric L, Daluq, Vikter Duplaix, Nu Design, DKD, Alison ... read more CD
Salsoul/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
The Idjut Boys take on the catalog of the legendary Salsoul Records – in a continuous mix that shows just how much the sounds of the past have to answer for the grooves of the present! Unlike some of the other titles in this series, the Idjuts seem to leave a bit more of their trace on the ... read more CD
BYG (France), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $18.99
A really great collection of work from the legendary BYG/Actuel label – home not just to the famous avant jazz recordings that have made the company a legend, but also a host of other unusual sounds that don't often get the exposure they deserve! This collection finally gives that full range ... read more CD
BYG/Finders Keepers/B- Music, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $6.99 16.98
A far reaching collection of funk rock, experimental pop, jazz, psychedelia and spacey grooves from France's BYG label, compiled by the global underground purveyors at Finders Keepers – late 60s and early 70s material from Gong, Art Ensemble Of Chicago, Alice, Brigitte Fontaine and Areski and ... read more CD
Ace (UK), 1970s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
A fantastic little collection – one that gets at a special side of the 70s European scene that wasn't quite prog, wasn't quite art rock, and wasn't quite experimental – but which definitely lay to the left of the mainstream during the decade and really helped set the tone for years to ... (Rock, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Tramp (Germany), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $12.99
A killer collection of upbeat soul and dancefloor grooves – and one that goes way way deeper than even the hippest collections of disco rarities! The Tramp label has given us plenty of great funk collections over the years – and with this set, they turn their well-trained ear towards ... read more CD
Tramp (Germany), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $12.99 19.99
A soaring blend of rare club tracks from the glory days of the American disco underground – music that was cut in the deep shadows of the mainstream market at the time, and which has gone on to have a lot longer staying power too! The cuts here are all from very obscure releases on tiny ... read more CD
Charly (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... $9.99 13.98
Sublime 60s soul singles – upbeat, grooving, and brought together in support of legendary UK club The Catacombs – an early hotbed for the Northern Soul scene! The package is heavy on notes and images from the club – but even if you've never set foot in the UK, or on a dancefloor, ... (Soul, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Gospel Roots/Honest Jons (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
A really really beautiful little compilation – one with a sound that's every bit as powerful as the image on its cover! The music here all comes from the Gospel Roots label of Miami soul powerhouse TK Records – a key force in mainstream soul in the 70s, but also a company who issued ... (Gospel, Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
P-Vine (Japan), 2022. New Copy ... $19.99 24.99
A wonderful collection of contemporary soul – a set that brings together cuts from the global underground, and also reflects some of the recent taste for updating older modes from the AOR generation! The range of artists is wonderful, and the package is full of surprises – very ... (Neo Soul, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Mastercuts (UK), Late 70s. Used ... $11.99
Music from First Choice, Double Exposure, Inner Life, Eddie Holman, Love Committee, Moment Of Truth, Silvetti, Loleatta Holloway, Salsoul Orchestra, and Candido. CD
(Out of print.)
BBE (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $9.99 19.99
A whole new genre of disco – served up by one of the biggest club collectors in the world! Dimitri's the man who's guided us through so many other great sets of rare disco tracks over the years – and this time around, he's launching new look at the form! Cocktail Disco is a unique ... read more CD
Svart (Finland), 1980s/Early 90s. New Copy ... $9.99
Finland's been giving us some great funk and soul sounds in recent years, but that legacy stretches back much longer than we might have guessed – to a point that includes all these groovy disco and electronic dance tracks from the 80s! The set's a follow-up to the Satan In Love compilation, ... read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
Seminal spy sounds from the 60s – a treasure trove of spy-themed tunes, and one that features loads of material you might not hear otherwise! The set doesn't feature the big hits from the James Bond films, and instead includes all the great little records that sprung up in the wake of those ... read more CD
Ace (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $14.99 19.99
Legendary work from one of the greatest soul labels ever – a tiny Alabama imprint that helped bring the Muscle Shoals sound to the masses – thanks to the work of producer Rick Hall, and his crack band of session players! The music here set a whole new standard for soul in the south ... (Soul, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Light In The Attic, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy Gatefold ... $13.99 14.98
A great criss-crossing of modes at the end of the 60s – music that has roots in country, but which comes off with plenty of funk and soul as well – in styles that were burning strong from LA on eastward, all the way across the south at the time! Some of the grooves here might fall into ... read more CD
Light In The Attic, Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $13.99 15.99
A fantastic entry in this really groovy series – and one that's filled with even more surprises than the first two volumes! It's been quite awhile since Light In The Attic gave us those sets – and the time's been well-used to dig up a much later batch of tracks from the world of ... read more CD
Soul Bank, 2021. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99 29.99
A smoking set of funk and soul put together by Craig Charles – once an actor, now a long-running DJ on the BBC – where his ear for a tune has made him almost as important as John Peel and Gilles Peterson! Craig's got a wide-ranging appreciation for all things funky – which comes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Soul Bank (UK), 2022. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
DJ Craig Charles has been the main man spinning funk on the BBC for many years – almost a John Peel for the Daptone/Coalmine label crowd – and here, he unveils a second sparkling collection of some of his favorites – tracks that are mostly contemporary funk numbers, but mixed with ... read more CD
Soul Jazz (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $19.99 26.99
A true revolution in Cuban music – not the familiar cha cha and pachanga modes of the pre-Castro years, but instead the huge wave of fresh styles and combinations that sprung up in the years to come! The tracks here aren't the kind of Cuban sounds that are locked in time by the all-star ... (Latin, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Vampi Soul (Spain), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy ... $11.99
An unexpected legacy of funky sounds from the 70s – one that most of us never got to experience, given that most of these records were trapped behind the Iron Curtain for decades! Yet somehow, that curtain seemed to allow for plenty of influence from the west – as most of these obscure ... read more CD
Big Crown, 2021. New Copy ... $7.99 22.99
A sweet little tribute to the great Sunny Ozuna – the soulful lead singer of The Sunliners, who were one of the best Texas soul groups back in the 60s! His original tunes virtually invented the concept of brown-eyed soul, and helped bridge communities in the process – and that spirit ... (Deep Funk, Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Expansion (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
The great David Nathan is definitely dedicated to soul – a longtime soul fan, soul supporter, and soul record label head – thanks to all the work he's done at Soulmusic.com! This set really shows David's special ear for a great tune – the kind of classic soul cuts that always get ... read more CD
Craft, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $21.99 24.99
The sound of soul, served up East LA style – which means that the collection is overflowing with sweet soul numbers that have a very heartbreaking vibe! These aren't the kind of muscle-heavy cuts you'd guess from the image of the car on the cover – and instead, they're fragile and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition on "Clear & Smokin'" black vinyl!)
Ace/BGP (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
The reach of Miles Davis is plenty wide – as right from the start, the trumpeter was associating himself with some of the hippest young talent on the scene! Yet the apex of those associations may have come in the late 60s and early 70s, when the newly-electric Miles was experimenting in all ... read more CD
Also available Directions In Music 1969 to 1973 – Miles Davis, His Musicians, & The Birth Of A New Age In Jazz ... LP 18.99
Ace/BGP (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $18.99 26.99
The reach of Miles Davis is plenty wide – as right from the start, the trumpeter was associating himself with some of the hippest young talent on the scene! Yet the apex of those associations may have come in the late 60s and early 70s, when the newly-electric Miles was experimenting in all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Directions In Music 1969 to 1973 – Miles Davis, His Musicians, & The Birth Of A New Age In Jazz ... CD 12.99
Discobox, Late 70s. Used ... $11.99
Includes tracks by France Joli, Arpeggio, Katmandu, Bryan Adams, La Flavour, Sylvester, Gonzalez, Vicki Sue Robinson, Bonnie Pointer, Dan Hartman, Pattie Brooks, the O'Jays', Kano, and Edwin Starr. CD
(Out of print. Artwork has light wear.)
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Disco Box Vol 9 – Dance Machine ... CD Discobox, 1980s. Used ... $11.99
Music from Shades Of Love, Alisha, Val Young, Phyllis Nelson, Siedah Garrett, Judy Torres, the Cover Girls, Noel, Information Society, the Voice In Fashion, Lydia Lee Love, Monet, Sweet Sensation, Nayobe, Tina B, Shannon, Jay Novelle, Aleem, C-Bank, and Quadrant Six. CD
(Out of print.)
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Disco Box Volume 12 –High Energy ... CD Discobox, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $11.99
Music from Cheryl Lynn, Jocelyn Brown, Gwen Mc Crae, the Tom Tom Club, Mary Jane Girls, Taana Gardener, First Choice, Jimmy "Bo" Horne, Indeep, Secret Weapon, Change, Raw Silk, Ulimited Touch, Voggue, Stephanie Mills, Melba Moore, Shalamar, France Joli, Blondie, Rick James, the Gap Band, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
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Disco Giants Volume 16 – 20 Full Length Disco Classics Of The 80s ... CD Vinyl Masterpiece (Netherlands), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $13.99 20.99
This great little series gets even better – as it breaks past the early 80s focus of previous volumes, to include some great 70s gems as well! As before, the focus is less disco than you'd expect – more uptempo soul, which includes some 70s mellow movers and early 80s boogie tracks ... read more CD
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Disco Love 3 – Even More Rare Disco & Soul Uncovered – Compiled By Al Kent ... CD BBE (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $9.99 15.99
Plenty of disco love here – a really heartfelt selection of rare club tunes – great little numbers that are as funky and soulful as they are obscure! These aren't the disco hits of the late 70s, but they're also not clunkers that are just rare either – and instead, they're great ... read more CD
Sdban (Belgium), Late 70s/1980s. New Copy 2CD ... $19.99
A European disco world that's ripe for rediscovery – one that's much more obscure than better-known club work from Germany, France, and Italy – but which may well be even groovier than the work from those three scenes! The package is a great complement to some of the funk and jazz sets ... read more CD
Also available Discophilia Belgica – Next Door Disco & Local Spacemusic From Belgium 1975 to 1987 – Part 2/
Sdban (Belgium), 1970s/1980s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
A European disco world that's ripe for rediscovery – one that's much more obscure than better-known club work from Germany, France, and Italy – but which may well be even groovier than the work from those three scenes! The package is a great complement to some of the funk and jazz sets ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Discophilia Belgica – Next Door Disco & Local Spacemusic From Belgium 1975 to 1987 ... CD 19.99
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DJ Andy Smith Presents Reach Up – Disco Wonderland Vol 2 (3LP set) ... LP BBE (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. Near Mint- 3LP Gatefold ... $29.99
A soaring batch of disco gems, club cuts, and undiscovered nuggets – all pulled together to make a set that's even better than the first entry in this Disco Wonderland series! DJ Andy Smith and associates bring together a great array of fresh tracks from back in the day – not massive ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
BBE (UK), 1970s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
A great set of rare funk and jazz grooves – even if the concept for the album is a bit strange! Frederic Beneix is a wine expert, and had DJ Cam pick rare cuts from the years of a variety of recommended wines – but rather than focus on that aspect of the record, just dive into the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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DJ Format's Psych Out – A Collection Of International Funky Fuzz-Laden Gems ... LP BBE (UK), 1960s/1970s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $26.99 29.98
Cool cuts from around the globe – all brought together in one wonderfully funky set! The music here all draws heavily from American funk and psych styles – and often uses some slightly different instrumentation, or more regional inflection – to make the usual psych funk styles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
P&P/Traffic, Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
DJ Spinna takes on P&P Records – and the results are sublime! Spinna's one of the most soulful talents to ever hit the decks – an artist we can always rely on for his crucial ear for older sounds – a really unique sense of taste that always has Spinna picking some of the best ... read more CD
Think (Japan), 1960s. New Copy ... $24.99 29.99
A killer collection of rare blues material – and one that's pretty darn funky at times too! The set dives deep into the very underground world of the blues 45 – not the previous scene of rare 78rpm recordings that have been documented heavily for decades – but the later ... (Blues, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Think (Japan), 1960s. New Copy ... $24.99 29.99
Blues 45s – but material that's also pretty close to the funky 45 spirit of the 60s too – given that most of these cuts have a pretty raw groove! The blues element usually comes from a guitar or harmonica element, or a way of vocal phrasing – but much of the background ... (Blues, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Think (Japan), 1960s. New Copy ... $24.99
A funky little collection, and one that's got way more going on than just the blues 45s mentioned in the title – as the cuts here include some great instrumentals and soulful work as well! We loved the previous volumes in this series, and this one is every bit as smoking – a mix of ... (Blues, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Numero, Early 80s. New Copy ... $7.99 19.99
Not much of a cover photo, but one of the most amazing collections so far from the Numero Group – a richly archival project that finally brings to light the lost efforts of the short lived Tap Records label! Tap was the brainchild of Jeremiah Yisrael – an ambitious producer, and ... read more CD
Perfect Toy (Germany), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $13.99 29.99
A great set of work from a space between the genres – music that's often by rock groups, but who have a very soulful sort of sound – serving up tunes that are sometimes their own take on soul hits of the time, sometimes original material – and always with the sort of funk and soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
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Dr Packer – Operation Disco ... CD Z Records (UK), 2022. New Copy 2CD ... $16.99 19.99
Contemporary club cuts from the Z Records side of the universe – including many that have a strong contribution from Dave "Joey Negro" Lee – all remixed for this special project by Dr Greg Packer! Packer's got an ear that runs nicely alongside the classic club styles of Lee ... read more CD
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E Soul Cultura ... CD Mr Bongo (UK), 1970s/2022. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
A really cool idea for a collection – a set that brings together vintage 70s tracks and more contemporary cuts – all with a globe-spanning ear for a groove, and an approach that's as heavy in soul as you'd expect from the title! This isn't your usual collection of sample tracks or funk ... read more CD
Numero, 1960s/1970s. New Copy ... $7.99 13.98
Sample funk spun from records rescued by The Numero Group – edited by white label production crew Shoes without Numero's consent – which was then seized by Numero at the pressing plant, they bootlegged the bootleg, and release it here legitimately as Eccentric Breaks & Beats! The ... read more CD
Numero, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $23.99 26.99
A glorious batch of unearthed soul and funk from the early 70s central Ohio scene – the storming singles of Prix label – culled from ultra rare 45s plus previous unreleased gems! Prix was the imprint started to release work captured at Columbus's Harmonic Sounds studios commercially ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 2000 copies.)
Numero, 1960s/Early 70s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $12.99 29.98
Great work from a label that was way out in the Cleveland scene of the 60s – but which bristles with some of the best energy of Detroit and Chicago at the time! The tiny imprint never cracked the big time, but not for lack of quality – as the cuts here have a sharp blend of deep soul ... read more CD
Naughty Rhythm (Italy), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $25.99
A cool collection of funky rock tracks from the 70s – most of them instrumental, and often with a touch of electronics or keyboards that make the music sound even better! Most tracks are from the pre-punk years, and almost have a funky glam sort of presentation – cool production that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Analog Africa (Germany), 1970s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $17.99 18.99
Searing grooves from 70s Ghana – a set of tracks from the glory days of the Essiebons record label, mixed with a number of killers that weren't issued at the time! The music burns with a fire right from the start – and the package includes a fair number of really funky nuggets that not ... (Global Grooves, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Four Flies (Italy), Mid 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $31.99 44.99
A great entry in this very groovy series – one that shifts the title a bit from previous volumes, and which also moves the music a bit too – but all while staying pretty darn funky! The set's got much more of a 70s soundtrack vibe than some of the other entries – loads of great ... (Soundtracks, Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ahma/Heavenly Sweetness (France), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $22.99 29.99
A seminal album of sounds from the groundbreaking Ethiopian scene at the start of the 70s – a full length collection of previous 45s from the excellent Ahma Records label – home to revolutionary sounds that continue to influence new generations of listeners! The music here represents ... (Global Grooves, Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stax/Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
A deep dive into the vaults of the legendary Stax Records – the Memphis label who helped usher in a whole new sound in soul music during the 60s, and was still going strong in the early part of the 70s! In the final years, Stax was hitting big with a number of stars, but also recording a bit ... (Soul, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Studio One/Soul Jazz (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $19.99 26.99
Some of the most righteous sounds ever recorded at the legendary Studio One label in Jamaica – 70s music that marks a time when the company was moving into some of the more thoughtful, meaningful lyrics that rose to prominence during the rasta generation! The shift is no surprise, given that ... (Reggae, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Also available Fire Over Babylon – Dread, Peace & Conscious Sounds At Studio One ... LP 34.99
Soul Jazz (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $34.99 39.99
Some of the most righteous sounds ever recorded at the legendary Studio One label in Jamaica – 70s music that marks a time when the company was moving into some of the more thoughtful, meaningful lyrics that rose to prominence during the rasta generation! The shift is no surprise, given that ... (Reggae, Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fire Over Babylon – Dread, Peace & Conscious Sounds At Studio One ... CD 19.99
P-Vine (Japan), 1993. Used ... $24.99
Music from J Blackfoot, Main Ingredient, Redd Hott, L.R. Superstars, Marthall Titus, Ann Hines, Me, Him & Her, Byron Woods, Marshall & Babb, Tommy Tate, and Sylvia. CD
(Out of print, includes obi!)
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
A really fantastic idea for a compilation – a set that brings together obscure covers of funk and soul tunes – mostly from the late 70s/early 80s generation, and mostly in a laidback, soul-stepping style! If you're a lover of rare groove, you'll recognize plenty of the songs, but not ... read more CD
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
A sweet selection of lovers rock tracks that take on big soul hits of the 70s – tunes that often have a bubbling bit of reggae in the rhythms, but which always feature a strong soul-based singer right up front! The tunes offer up not just a great example of the way that lovers rock could ... read more CD
Now Again, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $7.99 17.98
Rare psychedelia from all over the world – rock, soul, funk and astral folk – styles flowing cohesively on a single compilation thanks to the killer melodies, hard drums & percussion, and the impeccable taste of the Now Again/Stones Throw team! Forge Your Own Chains, simply put, is ... (Rock, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Favorite (France), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $26.99 32.99
That's a mighty sexy cover on the front – and the grooves inside definitely have the flavor to match! The work here is from the obscure French disco underground – a European scene that never got the same exposure as German or Italian work for clubs – which makes the whole package ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Now Again, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $21.99 24.98
The deepest of the deep from the American scene at the start of the 70s – groups so hip they weren't quite soul, weren't quite rock – and instead kind of a funky hybrid of both! After opening our ears to countless underground sounds from around the globe, the Now Again label turn back ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Modern/Kent/P-Vine (Japan), 1960s/1970s. New Copy ... $18.99
The title gets it right – and the grooves do too – nothing but funky blues from the 60s and 70s, the kind of gritty, hard-edged tunes that are way better than the sort of blues you might be used to hearing at frat boy bars! All of the work here was originally issued on west coast indie ... (Blues, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Swamp Fuzz, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A look at the lost LA funk scene of the early 70s – that completely underground territory that was working in a much hipper groove than most of the mainstream – all without the support of larger labels or bigger radio support! The grooves here are plenty darn gritty to earn the funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a very short click in one spot, but is great overall.)
TK/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
There's nothing too ghetto here – given that the work on the set all comes from the Miami soul powerhouse of TK Records – a company that was always known for a tight, well-crafted groove! And while TK had plenty of chart hits during the disco years, there's a number of cuts here that ... read more CD
Fania (UK), 1960s/1970s. Used 2CD ... $24.99
The first-ever Latin collection from Gilles Peterson – pulled from the legendary vaults of Fania Records, and featuring a fair bit of lesser-known tunes! Even in a set like this, Gilles is at the top of his game – and manages to find a way to bring a new sense of freshness and energy ... read more CD
(Out of print. Cover has light wear, spine has a small index sticker – overall still a solid copy.)
Smash/BGP (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
A host of wonderful work produced by James Brown – most of it by a range of different singers, and one by The Godfather himself! The collection brings together some of the earliest James Brown productions – mid 60s tracks recorded for King and Smash Records, most of which aren't nearly ... read more CD
Ace (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... $16.99 22.97
Here's a set that takes the "More" in its title very seriously – as the package is overflowing with way more rare work than we might have expected – six tracks from the Motown vaults that appear here for the first time ever, and many other that were unreleased at the time ... (Soul, Funky Compilations) read more CD
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Greatest Blue Note ... CD Blue Note/Universal (Japan), 1950s/1960s/1970s/2000s. Used 2CD ... $19.99
A two disc set that balances "timeless hits" with the slightly groovier side of the Blue Note catalogue. Yes, you've probably heard a lot of these tracks before, but the presentation is nice, especially on the second disc, which mixes in a few contemporary numbers by Gregory Porter and ... (Jazz, Funky Compilations) read more CD
(Includes wraparound obi.)
Ace (UK), Late 50s/1960s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
A mad mix of space-age instrumentals, groovy vocal tunes, and lots lots more – and definitely one of the coolest compilations we've ever seen! The cover states that "a galaxy of stars goes where no other compilation has ever gone before" – and we can definitely agree with ... read more CD
Habibi Funk (Germany), 1970s/1980s. New Copy ... $14.99 15.98
Get ready to have your mind completely blown – because this compilation is one of those completely rare ear-opening experiences that will let you know that there's a hell of a lot of music in the world that you've never heard before – even if, like us, you've heard plenty of funky music ... (Global Grooves, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Habibi Funk (Germany), 1970s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $15.99 17.98
A second amazing collection of rare funk tracks from the Mid East – work that didn't exist in the same "scene"-styled world as American funk, but which instead comes from a disparate group of recordings that surprisingly, amazingly, turned out to be pretty darn funky! Musical modes ... (Global Grooves, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Strawberry (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy 3CD ... $21.99 38.99
A really well-titled compilation – one that gets at the special mix of music that was happening in the London mod scene of the 60s – a blend of styles that's way different than was going on here in the US at the time! There's certainly some bigger names on the collection – but ... (Rock, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Eric, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
21 tracks from Joe Dowell, The Stereos, The Flares, Clyde McPhatter, Ronnie and Thye Hi-Lites, Dickey Lee, Marcie Blane, Little Peggy March and more. CD
Sdban (Belgium), 1970s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $18.99
Mad music from the Dutch scene of the 70s – music recorded either in The Netherlands, or the Dutch part of Belgium – pulled together here in a collection that's filled with ear-opening funky gems! The music here isn't straight soul, funk, or jazz – but rather criss-crossing ... read more CD
Vostock (New Zealand), 1970s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $14.99 16.98
A little-heard assortment of rare funk tracks from the 70s – all music with a unique hybrid of styles, originally only issued for the small scene in Aotearoa – which most of us know as the nation of New Zealand! The music here draws on both American funk and south Pacific styles – ... read more CD
BGP (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $22.99 24.99
Funky sounds from a time when jazz and rock music instrumentation collided – and came up with a bastard child that was unfortunately named "jazz rock", and which kept some folks away from some surprisingly groovy records back in the day! Don't let that moniker get you down – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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Hot Day In Harlem – The Soul Of The City 1970 to 1979 ... CD All Platinum/Outta Sight (UK), 1970s. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
Funk, soul, and plenty more too – a massive batch of work from the legendary All Platinum label – the pre-hip hop chapter of the Sugar Hill Records scene! The work here nicely runs the gamut – as the set features lots of the great funk you'd find on All Platinum 45s, mixed with ... read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $14.99 22.99
A really great take on the music of Donovan – not his own groovy songs of the 60s, but a whole host of others taking up his tunes and moving it into some really great new dimensions! We love Donovan to death, and while we'll never tire of the man's own recordings of his tunes, we're always ... (Rock, Funky Compilations) read more CD
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Hyperituals Vol 1 – Soul Note ... LP Soul Note/Hyperjazz (Italy), Late 70s/1980s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $36.99
A deep dive into the catalog of the legendary Soul Note label – the Italian imprint that became a huge host to American jazz musicians in the late 70s onwards – a company that helped to evolve both spiritual and loft jazz modes, and continue the legacy of free-thinking expression that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Strawberry (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy 3CD ... $29.99 38.99
A huge collection of cuts from a time when the UK scene was overflowing with influences from American soul – styles that you might know from some of the big crossover hits that charted on our side of the Atlantic – but which run much much deeper overall, as you'll hear in this stunning ... (Rock, Funky Compilations) read more CD
Eleven/Early Sounds (Italy), Late 70s. New Copy ... $26.99
They had us at "Italian", drew us in with "Erotic", and really won us over with the sounds in this sweet little set! The music here is all from the very small Eleven sound library – a smaller Italian imprint that cut these great grooves in the late 70s – at a time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
BBE (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy LP & 7inch ... $36.99
A great assortment of rare jazz and soul – and a set that you can totally dig, even if you don't know the meaning of Klinkhamer! The title's a reference to a Dutch record shop, whose owners compiled these tracks – but the music here has a very universal appeal, especially if you dig ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
BGP (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
Righteous jazz, but with a bit of a funky twist too – a great selection of classics from the years when 60s soul jazz was reaching out with a new sense of pride and power, and finding a way embrace all of the musical changes that were coming its way! The music here is often by artists who ... read more CD
