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Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
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Factory/Mute, 1986. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.98
One of the tightest albums ever from A Certain Ratio – a set that has them drawing on their 70s funk inspirations even more than before – and really finding a way to focus the soulful side of their talents! In a way, the sound here is a bit like that taken by Gang Of Four over the ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition yellow vinyl – with download!)
Factory/Mute, 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.98
Quite possibly the funkiest album ever by the groundbreaking British group A Certain Ratio – filled with lots of heavy post-disco bass and percussion, all rattling away with the energy of some of the best work on Ze Records a the time! The group's dark moody feel is still largely in place, ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sextet ... CD 13.99(Limited edition orange vinyl pressing – with download!)
EMI/Dig This Way (Italy), 1984. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
The cover looks a bit cheesy – like some sort of Star Search graphic – but the album's a rock-solid gem from the second decade of Nigerian funk – recorded in Lagos with a great boogie vibe, and a groove that's as heavy on keyboards as it is on riffing guitar and percussion! Peter ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Aaron Abernathy, 2017. New Copy ... $21.99
Aaron Abernathy really grabbed us with his debut – and on this second set, he's maybe even tighter and more his own self than before – moving past the guests who helped draw attention to the previous record, and really standing strongly in the spotlight on his own! Aaron composed, ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
MCA, 1985. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Mid 80s soul from Detroit's Colonel Abrams –one of the first artists to take the then burgeoning house sound into the mainstream – paired up with nicely grooving modern soul vibe! Includes the his "Trapped" and "I'm Not Gonna Let", with those bright and bumping ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the shrink with hype sticker.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Black Messiah ... LP Capitol, Early 70s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A massive live set from Cannonball Adderley – and a record that really shows the growth he'd undergone in just a few short years! The album's done in close collaboration with David Axelrod – who'd handled Cannon's big live dates for Capitol in the 60s – but this record is much ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light wear and is slightly flaky at the bottom seam.)
Diving Duck (UK), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Four Flies (Italy), 1976. New Copy ... $24.99
Fantastic funk from Alessandro Alessanadroni – certainly not a household name to most folks, but one of the coolest composers on the Italian scene of the 60s and 70s! Alessandroni first rose to fame doing film score work in the 60s, but by the time of these cuts, he was very much up front as ... (Sound Library, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dave Alexander —
Rattler ... LP Arhoolie, 1972. Near Mint- ... $23.99
Features Dave Alexander on piano and vocals – with Mickey Durio on drums and Larry Murdo on bass! Titles include "13 Is My Number", "There Out To Be A Law", "Lonesome Train Blues", "The Judgement", "The Sky Is Crying", "Swanee River ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In great shape!)
Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest records ever recorded by vocalist Lorez Alexandria – and a perfect summation of her rich talents as a singer! Backing is by a small Chicago trio that includes John Young on piano, Vernel Fournier on drums, and George Eskridge on bass – but the arrangements of the ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Argo pressing with deep groove. Back cover has some aging around the edges, but front is nice.)
Trio (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- ... $69.99
An ultra-hip record from Lorez Alexandria – one of her grooviest albums ever, and a set that was only ever issued in Japan! The set features Lorez hitting some of the hippest, most rhythmic modes of her career – working with jazzy backing arranged by Gildo Mahones and Art Hillery, ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Art Union pressing from 2011 – with obi!)
Patriot, 1977. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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(Cover has some wear and contact info written in pen on front.)
Mobile Fidelity/A&M, 1979. Sealed ... $49.99
A whole new level of genius for Herb Alpert – a record that's light years away from his earlier work with the Tijuana Brass, and which has the trumpeter stepping strongly into the world of smooth jazzy fusion! The title track here went platinum the minute it was released – and became ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Outer sleeve is aged, with price sticker remnants and small tears.)
Da Mon/High Jazz (Switzerland), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
A soulful gem from reedman Daoud Abubakar Balewa – head of the Ambiance Fusion Ensemble, who cut a few really great albums back in the day! This set is definitely one of them – and it's got a unique approach that's rooted in spiritual jazz, but delivered with some fusion touches too ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Now Again/Stones Throw, 1973. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $21.99 23.98
Rare funk from the Indy scene of the early 70s – the long-overdue release of material recorded by a really hard-jamming, horn-heavy combo! Amnesty have a sound that's awash in the best large group influences of the time – a bit of Earth Wind & Fire, a bit of Parliament/Funkadelic, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Available again after a a few years out of print!)
Dee (Italy), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
A fantastic little instrumental combo – one who come across with a sound that makes the whole album feel like listening to a stack of funky 45s! The group have massively heavy drums and rock-solid bass – but its real charmer is the organ, which wails away with the unbridled frenzy of a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 75 hand numbered copies.)
Ichiban, 1989. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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Lost-Nite, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Heavy yellow label pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear, splitting in the top seam, and a cutout hole.)
Ruby Andrews —
Black Ruby ... LP Zodiac/Everland (Austria), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
A hell of a great record from Ruby Andrews – a Chicago soul singer who started out sweet, but comes on hard and heavy on this righteous classic from the start of the 70s! The record's got a badass vibe you never would have expected from Andrews a few years before – with tremendous ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Black Ruby ... CD 14.99
Ruby Andrews —
Everybody Saw You ... LP Zodiac/Everland (Austria), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
One of the greatest female soul records ever to come from Chicago – a killer set of work from the legendary Ruby Andrews! Ruby's a hell of a talent that should have been huge at a national level – possessed with a deep soul style that matched the best from Betty Lavette or Mavis ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ichiban, 1991. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Cover has a cut corner and sticker spot.)
Rock Candy, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $0.99
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(Cover has light wear. Labels have some marker.)
Warner, 1988. Very Good ... $9.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has an unglued top seam, a promo stamp, and some surface wear.)
Man-U-El, 1980. Very Good ... $5.99
A self-released album from Chicago funnyman Manuel Arrington – with long routines that include "That's My Van", "Black Bart", "Live From Bruno's", and "Live From Aire Crown". LP, Vinyl record album
(Comes in a plain white sleeve. Labels have writing in pen.)
Steve Arrington —
Jammin National Anthem ... LP Atlantic, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A bit more pop than some of Steve Arrington's earlier work, but proof that Mr Slave could still come up with a groove when he wanted! The record's got a quirky approach that's almost in line with later versions of P-Funk – but Arrington's never as goofy, and mostly lets the gimmicks come out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
ZTT/Island, 1983. Very Good ... $7.99
Fantastic stuff – and still sounding pretty fresh today! This is the first e.p. of tracks from Art of Noise, a groundbreaking set of sound collage tracks that mixes samples, beats, and dada instrumentation into a groove that definitely set the tone for the next 10 years. The record includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Brunswick, 1968. Very Good+ ... $43.99
A well-titled set from one of the greatest soul groups to ever come from Chicago – a sublime quartet who had a way of voicing their tunes that was really head and shoulders above most of their contemporaries! This killer record showcases The Artistics' genius right from the start – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Brunswick, 1969. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of The Artistics' most beautiful albums for Brunswick – and the one that includes the title song that was perhaps their greatest single! "I Want You To Make My Life Over" is a classic bit of Chicago soul – done at a level that really sums up all the sophisticated changes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Brunswick, 1969. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A stunning early set from The Artistics – and exactly the kind of record that shows why they were one of the best Chicago soul groups at the end of the 60s! The harmonies are wonderful – smooth, but with a rough undercurrent too – balanced at a level that few groups could touch ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some discoloration from age, light wear, and splitting in the spine.)
Murder Inc, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... $5.99
Cadet/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 29.99
One of the grooviest Dorothy Ashby albums of the 60s – a set that has her already-great jazz work on harp backed by Chicago soul arrangements from Richard Evans – all in a blend that's somewhere in the territory of the Soulful Strings, but even groovier! And as an added bonus, Odell ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jack Ashford —
Hotel Sheet ... LP Magic Disc/Everland (Austria), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
One of the coolest club records ever cut – and one with a great gimmick too! That gimmick is the "hotel sheet" – an instrument created by percussionist Jack Ashford, which is a light piece of metal that's snapped back and worth to create these cool wibbly, wobbly waves of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1983. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Always-great work from the team of Ashford & Simpson – the kind of a record that has them at the top of their game, even though they'd changed their overall sound over the years! The vibe here is more in an 80s groove mode than some of the duo's Warner albums, but they've still got an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available High Rise ... CD 9.99(Includes printed inner sleeve.)
Ashford & Simpson —
I Wanna Be Selfish ... LP Warner, 1974. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Stone classic early work from Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson – really moving past the Motown sound – stepping wonderfully into a hip style of soul that would have a huge effect on the direction of R&B in the 70s! I Wanna Be Selfish is actually a very giving effort from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warner/Groove Line Records (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $23.99
A great selection of work by the team of Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson! The pair started out doing some excellent work at Motown during the early 70s – but it wasn't until they moved to Warner in the middle of the decade that they began to emerge as the powerhouse act they became for the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mr Bongo (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $23.99 24.98
Some of the greatest club tunes ever cut for the UK scene – a sublime album of jazzy spacey instrumentals by the legendary Atmosfear! The group were almost a UK equivalent of the sounds coming out of New York from the P&P camp at the end of the 70s – as they worked in the shadows ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available En Trance (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99
Brian Auger's Oblivion Express —
Reinforcements ... LP RCA, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
A great later sleeper from Brian Auger – a record that's much deeper and more soulful than some of his earlier work – and done in a soaring style that's really great! Alex Lighterwood sings as much as Auger plays the keys here, but that's ok with us – because he fuses his voice ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Afrodisia (Nigeria), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
A funky little combo from 70s Nigeria – one who could easily give most American funk bands of the time a good run for their money! The approach here is nice and lean – lots of heavy basslines and tight drums, run through with riffing wah-wah guitar licks, and plenty of sweet touches on ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus download!)
Westwood One, 1980. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(Includes cue sheet. Cover is lightly stained at the opening.)
Polydor/Universal, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
What can we say? This is one of the greatest soul soundtracks ever! In a market that was dominated by the big-selling Shaft and Superfly albums, Roy slipped in this masterful blend of jazzy vibes and wah wah funk that's easily one of the best-composed records of the blacksploitation genre! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Uno Melodic/BBE (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $24.99 28.99
A fantastic lost chapter in the career of genius soul/jazz/funk maestro Roy Ayers – a set that was only ever issued in the UK, and which is a great second part to his Lots Of Love album on the Uno Melodic label! This album features a few tracks from that gem, but in longer versions – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Silver Vibrations ... CD 14.99
Roy Ayers —
Vibrations ... LP Polydor, 1976. Very Good ... $14.99
One of Roy Ayers' greatest albums of the 70s – a set that tightens up the groove from previous Polydor productions, yet still keeps all the soul intact! The record picks up the style begun with the Mystic Voyage album, and pushes it to some slightly tighter territory – a more focused ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Columbia, 1973. Very Good ... $14.99
A really special record from a really special group – one of two sublime 70s gems from Azteca – a wicked blend of jazz, funk, Latin, and soul – all put together by a young Coke Escovedo! Coke's ostensibly the leader of the group, but there's also a richly collaborative feel going ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Cover has a large rip on the bottom left corner.)
Capitol, 1975. Very Good ... $7.99
Titles include "Fascination", "2000 Sunsets", "Say No More", "Caught At The Plate", "It'll Happen In Time", "Winner Takes All", and "Can You Feel It". (Rock, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, a sticker spot, some stains around the edges, and a drillhole through the center. Labels have a drillhole.)
Imperial, 1967. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Obscure bluesy soul, recorded for Imperial, but sounding more like something that should have been on their Minit subsidiary. Oddly, there's no picture of Baby Ray on the cover, leaving us to find him even more mysterious than before – especially since we've never seen any other records by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Nerucci (Canada), 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has light wear with a peeled spot.)
MCA, 1997. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 24.98
A landmark debut from the mighty Erykah Badu – a record that really set the world on fire when it first appeared – and which continues to blow our minds all these many years later! There's a simple, straightforward grace to the album that comes through immediately – as Erykah ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Motown, 2000. Near Mint- 2LP ... $49.99
A millennial classic from Erykah Badu – a set that came along right as the current century was starting up, to show a soulful path that would keep things strong for many years to come! The album grabbed a bigger audience than Erykah's first, but still kept things strong – really ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing in a stickered sleeve, with a bent corner and small peeled spot.)
Erykah Badu —
Mama's Gun ... LP Motown, 2000. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A millennial classic from Erykah Badu – a record that came along right as the current century was starting up, to show a soulful path that would keep things strong for many years to come! The album grabbed a bigger audience than Erykah's first, but still kept things strong – really ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mama's Gun – limited edition dj's only sampler (2x12") ... 12-inch 24.99
Elektra, 1986. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A classic album of classy vocals – one that helped set a whole new tone in 80s soul music! Anita had already gained a bit of experience on the soul scene before this set, but with this record she emerged as a full-formed diva who could effortlessly blend jazz and soul into a magnificent new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is still in the shrinkwrap, with a hype sticker. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Atco, 1972. Very Good- ... $24.99
Forget what you think about Ginger Baker, this one's really more of a Fela album – as it was recorded in London during the time when Fela and Ginger Baker were hanging out together! The tracks are long, with a tight funky sound, and lots of cool keyboards by Fela (who also sings and plays ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Atco, Mid/Late 50s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has unglued seams and light wear.)
Atlantic/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1957. New Copy ... $20.99
Rockin soul from the legendary LaVern Baker – a killer collection of classic 50s work for Atlantic Records – tunes that went on to have an undeniable influence on the sound of female soul in the 60s! Baker's vocals are amazing right from the start – raw, but with a vocal range ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1958. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Bessie Smith by LaVern Baker – a great blend of modes that really comes off great! Instead of sounding like a throwback blues album, the set comes across with a nice degree of contemporary class – thanks in part to a jazzy presentation that's a bit different than some of Baker's other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue & green label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and notch, still in great shape!)
King, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Unusual work from Hank Ballard & The Midnighters – a set that goes way past the hits! Titles include "E Bosta Cosi", "Oh So Happy", "Open Up The Back Door", "Daddy's Little B", "Is Your Love For Real", "Early One Morning", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing.)
Hank Ballard —
Hank Ballard's Biggest Hits ... LP King, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A pretty strong overview of Hank's fiercer R&B tunes for King Records – most of them cut at the end of the 50s, with that mean and lean style that actually could make Hank sound pretty darn scary! Titles include "It's Love Baby", "Sugaree", "Annie Had A Baby" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label King/Capitol pressing. Cover has some wear with a mostly split bottom seam.)
King, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $14.99
One of the more obscure Hank Ballard albums on King – with the great title track "Let's Go Again" – plus "Oo Wow Oo Wee", "Come On & Get It", "Rock Granny Roll", "Looka Here", "Don't Change Your Pretty Ways", "I Like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam, mostly split bottom seam, and some wrinkling on back.)
Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of the original Dramatics, singer Ron Banks strikes out here on his own – a slept on gem from the early 80s! The set's in a similar modern soul mode to LJ Reynolds, who also worked with him in the group, and was having a bit of a solo career of his own at the time. It's got sort of a D-T ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Bar-Kays —
Do You See What I See? ... LP Volt, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A tasty bit of political funk by one of the best groups on Stax! The record's got that heavy guitar-driven funk sound that was the group's calling card at the time – but it's also infused with a righteous sense of social consciousness, clearly influenced by Curtis Mayfield and Sly Stone. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, with some splitting in the bottom seam.)
Bar-Kays —
Propositions ... LP Mercury, 1982. Very Good ... $6.99
Tightly grooving work from The Bar-Kays – a set that's light years away from the sound of their Memphis roots, but still plenty darn funky overall! The album's got a tight bass-heavy approach to the music – the well-forged ensemble sound that graced the later years of the Bar-Kays' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Propositions ... CD 9.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a sticker spot.)
Amiri Baraka —
It's Nation Time ... LP Black Forum/Motown, 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99
An amazing record that's as powerful as the political message of the title – the hippest record ever cut by Amiri Baraka, and that's saying a heck of a lot! Baraka delivers a long and complex set of poetic reflections on the state of Black America, spiritual awakening, and political ... (Comedy/Spoken, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Maple/Remined, 1971. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $23.99 24.99
One of the few rare albums on the Maple label – a 70s imprint that's known for some incredible funk and soul! Despite the title, the set's a record that sounds a lot more down-home than uptown – thanks to hard-wailing vocals from Gloria Barnes herself, and a nicely rough-edged quality ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Uptown (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 24.99(Includes download!)
Kathy Barnes —
Body Talkin ... LP Republic, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has light wear.)
Atco, 1975. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
It must have cost Barrabas plenty to make the heart-shaped manhole on the cover of this album – but given the sound of the grooves, the money was well worth it! The set's a fair bit tighter than their earliest work from Spain – but also a great direction for their styles – one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atco, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of Barrabas' best-selling records – and a mixture of club grooves and funky playing, recorded in New York with work by Herbie Mann, Michael Brecker, and Ray Gomez in addition to the group's usual mix of heavy percussion and guitar/keyboard riffing. The sound is a lot slicker than earlier ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Mt Zion/Numero, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A soul record we'd put up there with some of our favorites produced in Chicago during the early 70s – a gospel album from Pastor TL Barrett, but one that's gone on to legendary status among funk and soul collectors over the years! Barrett works here with his Youth For Christ Choir, of Mt. ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dave Bartholomew —
Monkey ... LP Imperial, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Early New Orleans grooves from this important leader – featuring Dave on trumpet, Joe Harris on alto, and Herb Hardesty and Lee Allen on tenor sax! LP, Vinyl record album
(French pressing, from 1985.)
Vando, 1967. Very Good ... $9.99
A sweet soul classic from late 60s Philly – the one and only album recorded by vocalist Chris Bartley – arranged and produced by Van McCoy! The style's really great – with a host of original tunes by Van that follow nicely in the style of Chris' hit title cut, and which show him ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has moderate waviness and wear.)
Paula, 1972. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Very righteous work from Fontella Bass – an album done after her time at Chess Records, and after her work in Paris with the Art Ensemble Of Chicago – in a heartfelt, southern soul mode that's totally great! Fontella's back working with producer Oliver Sain, who first brought her fame ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light aging, some pen on front, and a DJ Copy stamp on back.)
Salsoul, 1975. Very Good ... $19.99
An amazing crossover moment of the 70s Latin scene! During the 60s Joe Bataan had been experimenting with the many different mode of Latin Soul – crossing over styles in a way that not only reflected his complicated roots, but which also tried to break Latin music out of the small uptown ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has ring and edge wear with a cut corner and tracklist sticker.)
Columbia, 1973. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
An overlooked gem from the 70s – the one and only album from Batteaux, a group who do a great job of mixing older folksy soul modes with some tighter 70s production! David and Robin Beatteau are the core of the group – and work in this sing-song blend of vocals and acoustic guitar that' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear, a peeled spot from sticker removal, and a small sticker on one corner.)
Capitol, 1982. Very Good ... $3.99
A great album of bass-heavy 80s groove tracks – and the second release by the oft-overlooked BB&Q Band! The record mixes up some nice keyboards with a spacey early breakdance sound, and they sound great over the group's tight rhythm, and surprisingly soulful vocals. The band was one of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Crown, Late 50s. Good ... $6.99
Fabulous Crown Records sessions by Jimmy Beasley – done for the famous LA label, but all recorded in Beasley's home town of New Orleans – with a very raw, early Crescent City vibe! Many of these cuts were done with the group of Dave Bartholomew at Cosimo's Studios – and they're ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the top and bottom seams, and a vintage price sticker in one corner. Back cover has a bit of light pen.)
Beastie Boys —
In Sound From Way Out! ... LP Grand Royal/Universal, 1996/1998. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.98
The Beasties' peak-era, retro-style instrumentals LP! Even at their weakest vocal moments, we've always dug the Beastie Boys' firm commitment to funky instrumental backing – their albums are filled with lots of nice interludes, instrumentals, and backing grooves – but they often seemed ... (Hip Hop, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
London, 1991. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A key step in the path from The Housemartins to Fatboy Slim – Norman Cook's first big dancefloor excursion, and a super-big hit that sounds surprisingly nice these days! LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Bee Gees, Tavares, Yvonne Elliman, & Others —
Saturday Night Fever ... LP RSO, 1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
Yes, it was a mega-hit – and yes, it was one of those records that everyone who lived through the 70s seemed to own at one time – but after all these decades, you can't deny the power of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack – especially for the way that it mixed club soul classics ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Saturday Night Fever ... CD 6.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
TSOP, 1975. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Although Archie Bell & The Drells had recorded earlier with Gamble & Huff on Atlantic, this is their first album for the team's own label – and it's a killer! In a way, Archie and group were sort of responsible for getting Gamble & Huff their own famous imprint in the first place ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dance Your Troubles Away ... CD 6.99
Atlantic, 1968. Very Good ... $7.99
Fantastic work from Archie Bell & The Drells – an important record that bridges their earlier and later sounds! It's a key transitional album for the crew – as most of the album's in the harder rawer Texas funk groove of earlier year, but some of it features newer production by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green label Broadway pressing. Labels have some pen. Cover has wear, aging, a large name in marker on both sides, some staining, and a cutout notch.)
Atlantic, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $12.99
An incredible bit of southern funk – the first landmark LP by Archie Bell & The Drells, and the first big burst of energy from the Texas scene of the 60s! The album's incredible – with Archie up front on rough-hewn vocals, the band grooving in a mad tangle of guitar, bass, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Tighten Up ... LP 33.99
Atlantic, 1968. Near Mint- ... $33.99
An incredible bit of southern funk – the first landmark LP by Archie Bell & The Drells, and the first big burst of energy from the Texas scene of the 60s! The album's incredible – with Archie up front on rough-hewn vocals, the band grooving in a mad tangle of guitar, bass, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Tighten Up ... LP 12.99(Purple & tan label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small split in the bottom seam, looks great otherwise with minimal surface wear.)
Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good- ... $3.99
An excellent set of midtempo soul tracks recorded at Sigma Sound – and probably the group's greatest album for Philly International! The progression from raw Texas funk to smooth Philly soul was a big one – but Archie and crew did it wonderfully, and kept a lot of their soul intact ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Hollywood, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Obscure west coast R&B from the postwar years – with titles that include "Mister Blues", "Stead Roll", "I Want To Rock Till I Drop", "Rain Rain Rain", "Honey Love", "Come To Me Darlin", "I'm Gonna Live For Today", and ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Front cover has a few songs marked in pen, a small mark from an old sticker, and tape on the spine.)
Warner, 1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
Mercury, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Cotillion, 1972. Very Good ... $6.99
Cool Cotillion work from Brook Benton – southern soul mixed with smoother, sophisticated moments – and a perfect realization of the sound that Benton was going for in the 60s! There's a bit less country here than before – although Brook also still has one foot in his roots, too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a split spine and seams held with old tape, a promo sticker, and light surface wear.)
Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $8.99
It's the third installment in this series, but the Chess Records classics are still going strong – and are maybe even better, given that the music's getting more obscure, and also features some instrumentals too! Players include Willie Dixon on bass, Johnny Johnson on piano, Matt Murphy on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chess, 1965. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A mid 60s album by Berry, and unlike a lot of other Chess full lengths at the time, this set features more new tunes than those pulled from 45s. 12 tracks in all, including "It Wasn't Me", "Run, Joe", "Every Day We Rock & Roll", "One For My Baby (And One For ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Mercury, 1966. Sealed ... $19.99
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(Stereo pressing, still sealed! Shrinkwrap is lightly aged.)
Chess, 1950s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
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(80s pressing.)
MCA, 1986. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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Chuck Berry —
More Chuck Berry ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Very Good ... $24.99
The title's certainly straightforward and to the point – but then again, there's not a lot to say about this one except that it's pure Chuck Berry all the way through! The album may well be one of Chuck's most -hit filled, as it's overflowing with classics like "Rock & Roll ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with silver text. Cover has light wear and a bit of aging.)
Kent, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Classic work from this powerhouse of the west coast R&B scene in the 50s – with titles that include the seminal "Oh Oh Get Out Of The Car" – plus "The Big Break", "Crazy Lover", "Rockin Man", "Mad About You", and "Yama Yama ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s US pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Sony/Columbia, 2006. Sealed 2LP ... $29.99
Includes "Deja Vu" and "Upgrade U" featuring Jay-Z, "Suga Mama", "Green Light", "Ring The Alarm", "Kitty Kat", and "Resentment". LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram vinyl. Cover has marker through the barcode.)
Columbia, 2003. Very Good+ 2LP ... $59.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Vinyl has a mark that clicks a bit on "Be With You". Cover has hype and promo stickers and a bumped corner.)
Opus 3 (Sweden), 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... $11.99
Rojac, 1967. Very Good+ ... $39.99
A great set that may well be Big Maybelle's best record ever – really rare work that's quite different than her famous work of the 50s! The set was recorded in the Criteria studios in Miami – and it's got a cool southern soul sound that's part Bobby Blue Bland bluesy soul, and part ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover is lightly faded from age, with a very light stain along the bottom, and a split bottom seam.)
Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A stone classic from Black Heat – the group's second album, and even tighter than their first! The group's size has dropped a bit between albums – but that only helps them cook even more – dropping a bit of the horn section from before, which allows even more emphasis on their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Transcontinent, 1979. Very Good- ... $11.99
A lost bit of ensemble funk from the end of the 70s – served up in a mix of bass-heavy club and boogie styles! The group have a rolling groove that's a bit like some of the work by Instant Funk or other clubby funk acts – but the overall feel is a bit tighter and more small group-orient ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has light wear, a promo stamp, and light aging.)
