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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
Aaron Abernathy, 2019. New Copy 2LP ... $21.99
The deepest, most personal album to date from Aaron Abernathy – and that's saying a lot, given how much we loved his previous two records! As you might guess from the title, the set's a capper to his debut trilogy – but it also seems to begin more chapters than it ends – really ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Epilogue ... CD 12.99
Diving Duck (UK), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... $33.99
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.)
Rance Allen Group —
Way It Is (aka Say My Friend) ... LP Capitol, 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic bit of spacey soul – and an amazing collaboration between the Mizell Brothers and vocalist Rance Allen! The set's quite different than Rance's earlier, rootsier work for Stax – and instead has the soaring, joyous quality of some of the other great Mizell productions from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, initials in marker, and some edge wear.)
MCA, 1983. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Patriot, 1977. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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(Cover has some wear and contact info written in pen on front.)
Herb Alpert —
Rise (Original Master Recording) ... LP 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.)
RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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+ ... $4.99
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Lost-Nite, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Heavy yellow label pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear, splitting in the top seam, and a cutout hole.)
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
Ichiban, 1991. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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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.)
Apollonia 6 —
Apollonia 6 ... LP Warner, 1984. Very Good ... $9.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve & insert. Cover has some wear.)
Man-U-El, 1980. Very Good ... $7.99
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.)
Chrysalis, 1986. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Not as sublime as their first LP, but still a nice batch of modern pop sound collage. More traditional song structures are poking through the cool po-mo facade here. With "Opus 4", "Eye Of A Needle", "Backbeat", "Instruments Of Darkness", "Peter ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is still in the original shrinkwrap, with a hype sticker. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
ZTT/Island, 1983. Very Good- ... $5.99
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
(German pressing with white label Island/ZTT labels.)
Brunswick, 1968. Very Good+ ... $49.99
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
Artistics —
I Want You To Make My Life Over ... LP Brunswick, 1969. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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+ ... $24.99
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.)
Atumpan/Kalita (UK), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
A lost set from percussionist Okyerema Asante – an African percussionist, but one who made some great music as part of the Black Fire/Oneness Of Juju collective on the DC scene in the 70s! This album follows with a spirit that's a bit like the later work of Oneness – and in fact, the ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus notes, photos, and interview insert.)
Murder Inc, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... $5.99
Dorothy Ashby —
Dorothy's Harp (180 gram pressing) ... LP Cadet/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
Ashford & Simpson —
High Rise ... LP 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.)
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
Warner, 1981. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $2.99
An expanded double-length set from Ashford & Simpson – one that features three sides of live material, plus some great studio work as well! The concert material makes up the core of the album – a really wonderful demonstration of the genius of Nick and Valerie away from the studio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has an unglued bottom seam, gold promo sticker and wear.)
Ashford & Simpson —
Stay Free ... LP Warner, 1979. Very Good ... $0.99
Great stuff! From Motown songwriters to world-class superstars, the trip was a well-deserved one for Valerie Simpson and Nick Ashford – and this album's perhaps their crowning achievement in sophisticated club soul! The record's got a great groove that offers a more soulful version of disco ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Tyrone Ashley's Funky Music Machine —
Let Me Be Your Man ... LP Truth & Soul, Late 60s/Early 70s. Very Good ... $9.99
Lost funky soul from Jersey – incredible workby Tyrone Ashley & The Funky Music Machine – a rare batch of gritty harmony soul and some mighty funky numbers! Tyrone, aka Sonny Campbell, and the Machines were contemporaries of the Parliaments and future P-Funkers George Clinton and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Vertigo, 1971. Very Good Gatefold ... $69.99
An excellent bit of UK Afro-Funk – recorded at the beginning of the 70s by a group that included members of the legendary South African jazz combo The Blue Notes – Dudu Pukwana on reeds, Mongezi Feza on trumpet, and Louis Moholo on drums! The record's quite different than you'd guess ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Swirl label pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear, light stains, and some peeled spots on back. Label has a small stain.)
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.)
Average White Band & Ben E King —
Benny & Us ... LP Atlantic, 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Ben E King joins the Average White Band for this sweet 70s set – a killer record that not only stands as one of King's best efforts of the decade, but one that also gives the group a great new frontman! Ben's not the only singer on the record, but his presence here can definitely be felt ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
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
Roy Ayers —
Let's Do It ... LP Polydor, 1978. Very Good ... $5.99
Pure magic from the height of Roy Ayers' classic 70s run on Polydor – a record that's filled with warm, jazzy grooves – all served up in that unique style that Roy was forging at the time! The album perfectly balances dancefloor tracks with mellower numbers – stepping out one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed innner sleeve. Cover has light wear and some staining.)
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
Columbia, 1973. Very Good ... $19.99
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- ... $6.99
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.)
Island, 1984. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A tough record to peg – but a great one too! Wally Badarou plays a range of spacey keyboards that include synclavier, mini moog, and prophet 5 – all over some beats that are a mix of electro and Carribean rhythms – in a style that's part jazzy, part new agey, and part 80s groove! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
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. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 24.98
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
Columbia, 1983. Very Good ... $0.99
An 80s soul classic from Philip Bailey – stepping out here from Earth Wind & Fire in a set that has him sparkling strongly as a solo act! The vocals still have that trademark Bailey sound – a wonderful range that's never overdone, and which seems to shine especially well on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Anita Baker —
Rapture ... LP 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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Anita Baker —
Songstress ... LP Beverly Glen, 1983. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
From the female singer in the obscure group Chapter 8, Anita went onto become one of the biggest selling soul music acts during the 80s – and this album's her first effort as a solo act. The record's a smooth sophisticated batch of soul tunes, with lots of nice jazzy touches, and a classy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atco, Mid/Late 50s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
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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- ... $6.99
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.)
King, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $19.99
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 ... Just Sold Out!
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 a strip of tape on the top seam, a name in pen, and some wear. Vinyl has a short click on one track.)
Bar-Kays —
Flying High On Your Love ... LP Mercury, 1977. Very Good ... $2.99
A great step forward for The Bar-Kays – an album that actually has them taking on a few mellower moments, amidst the heavy funk you might expect – yet all without softening their groove at all! The album's very much in the best spirit of the group's Mercury debut – still recorded ... (Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a name in marker on both sides and a cutout hole.)
Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Proof that even a move to a major label couldn't keep the Bar-Kays down – as the group are working here in a great groove that's wider, fresher, and stronger overall than any of their Stax albums! Sure, the whole thing's not guitar-based funk all the way through, but the group are also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
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!)
Atco, 1975. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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
RCA, 1973. Sealed ... $11.99
Funky rocking sounds from this hip Spanish group – with a bit of a tribal sound that's pretty sweet! The bass is pretty thundering, the drums are strong, and there's some cool piano and flute in the mix that give the cuts a bit of a Latin flourish. Most cuts have vocals, kind of in a rock-so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing.)
Vando, 1967. Very Good ... $11.99
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.)
Brunswick, 1967. Very Good ... $3.99
Count Basie's definitely in the bag on this one – not so much as strong of a jazz bag as in classic years, but instead this very cool blend of soul and funk styles with his Kansas City roots! The record should be thought of more as a hip instrumental album – kind of in the jaunty 60s ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout, light wear, and discoloration from age.)
Salsoul, 1975. Very Good ... $24.99
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
Also available Afrofilipino (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP 20.99(White label promo. Cover has ring and edge wear with a cut corner and tracklist sticker.)
Salsoul/Real Gone, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 22.98
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
Also available Afrofilipino ... LP 24.99(Limited edition of 1000 – on yellow vinyl!)
Columbia, 1973. Very Good ... $29.99
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 ... $5.99
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 ... $8.99
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.)
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
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.)
Philips, Late 60s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A nice album of soul tracks that was Madeline's follow up to the big hit of the title. Recorded in the UK, with a pretty good backing, and a good mix of originals and obscure pop stuff. Tracks include Bacharach & David's "Last One to Be Loved", plus Ashford & Simpson's "Baby ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing in a black border cover, with some ring & edge wear, a piece of clear tape on the top seam, and a small cutout hole.)
Stax, 1969. Near Mint- ... $43.99
Killer work from William Bell – a record that has him really unfolding and growing at the end of the 60s – taking off with a new sort of energy that we hardly would have expected a few years before! The sound here is nicely deep and mature – still in a classic Memphis mode, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and is bent at the top left corner.)
Stax, 1973. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A great return to basics for William Bell – and an album recorded with a warm, intimate quality that we really love! The vibe here is almost in the style of some of the growing Malaco work coming out of the Jackson scene – with a sound that's smooth, but somehow even more deeply ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Kat Family, 1983. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Cover has a promo stamp, large name in marker, and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
United, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Jesse was one of the greats – and he would have been as huge as Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, or Ray Charles, had he not died a tragic early death in the late 50s. This album collects some of his great polished R&B tracks from the early and mid 50s, recorded in LA, and a perfect progression ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light 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.)
George Benson —
Weekend In LA ... LP Warner, 1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
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.)
MCA, 1986. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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
(Mono blue fade label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Opus 3 (Sweden), 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99
Hi Records, 1962. Very Good ... $0.99
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Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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.)
Today, 1972. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Fantastic ballad soul from one of the greatest groups from the east coast 70s scene! Black Ivory may not have scored as big as some of their contemporaries on the charts – but to fans of harmony soul, they'll always be kings, and this record is the sort that forever gave them keys to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a rip on the opening and some light wear.)
Today, 1972. Very Good- ... $29.99
Epic harmony soul by this excellent sweet soul group! Black Ivory were just kids when they recorded this session – but they had a sophistication that pushed them way past any of their contemporaries on the east coast scene. The band are very lucky to have the talents of the great Patrick ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Labels have a name in marker. Cover has a small peeled spot on the back, light wear, and old tape on the spine.)
Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 19.99
A great album of funky dancefloor tunes! Originally issued in 1978, and clearly for the New York dancefloor crowd – the record takes the earlier work of funk group The Blackbyrds, and remixes the tracks slightly to pump up the groove a bit for the dancers. While the approach might not sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Night Grooves ... CD 8.99
Interscope, 1996. Near Mint- 2LP ... $24.99
Includes "No Diggity", 'This Is How We Roll", "Good Lovin", "Let's Stay In Love", "Never Gonna Let You Go", "I Wanna Be Your Man", "I'll Give It To You", "Motherlude" and "Happy Song (Tonite)". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Another Level ... CD 2.99(Includes insert. Cover has light wear, hype sticker and a cut corner.)
ABC, 1977. Very Good ... $2.99
MCA, 1984. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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Duke, 1964. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Beautiful early soul stuff by one of the greatest singers ever. Bobby's young soulful voice is in top form on this set, and the LP includes such great cuts as "Ain't Nothing You Can Do", "I'm Gonna Cry", "Black Night", and "Steal Away". Very cool cover, ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s MCA pressing with rainbow label. Cover has light wear with a reside spot from an old sticker.)
Duke, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
To us, most of Bobby's early Duke albums would serve fine as "best of" sets in and of themselves – so great is his work for that label during this period! This one's a pretty great sampling of his genius – that unique blend of blues and soul that still makes Bobby's work ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label mono pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Bobby Blue Bland —
Greatest Hits ... LP Fairway, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Bobby Blue Bland —
His California Album ... LP ABC, 1973. Very Good ... $5.99
A nice little record from Bobby – quite different from his 60s sides for Duke/Peacock, and recorded in California (as you might guess from the title!) with a smoother more soulful approach. The style works well for Bobby – and kind of gave him a new lease on life during the 70s, as he ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
