Gospel Friend (Germany), Mid 50s. New Copy
An essential collection of rare material by this important female gospel trio of the 50s – a group who's not only known for bringing a style to the music that was ever bit as great as male group gospel of the pre-soul years – but who also are the initial early home to later soul ...
Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy
The lost gospel music legacy of Detroit producer Dave Hamilton – a key force in funk and soul in the Motor City in the 60s – where he developed an amazing sound that he also brought to his spiritual recordings as well! Dave's approach was always grittier than that of Motown or some of ...
JCR/Bible & Tire, Early 70s. New Copy
A treasure trove of rare and unusual gospel recordings from the Memphis scene – work done for the tiny JCR imprint of the also-tiny D-Vine Records label – a real wellspring of under-discovered talent from the south! JCR was kind of the bush league for D-Vine – a custom label that ...
Bible & Tire, 2022. New Copy
There's a great criss-crossing of modes going on here – the best sort of classic and contemporary meeting of modes that we love from the Bible & Tire label – all set as the perfect backdrop for the vocals of Memphis legend Elizabeth King! Instrumentation is by the Sacred Soul Sound ...
Bible & Tire, 2021. New Copy
The first recording in over 50 years from Elder Jack Ward – a Memphis gospel legend whose roots go way back to the early years of the city's soul scene! Ward was a member of both the Christian Harmonizers and Sunset Travelers, then went on to a huge legacy of his own – including work ...
Luaka Bop, 2023. New Copy
A really fantastic record, and one that features new work from this legendary gospel group – working here with some original members, and some of the younger Brown family joining in on vocals – all recorded in this great intimate style that's almost more rootsy than their original work! ...
University Of North Carolina Press, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold
(In the booklet cover, with a card pocket and small library sticker inside the gatefold, a Withdrawn stamp on the booklet, and a faint library stamp and small sticker in back.)
Righteous, 1970s. Very Good+
(Cover has light wear and aging, with some small stained spots in front.)
Peacock, 1965. Very Good-
(Black label pressing. Cover has light wear and a small peeled spot and some light stains from sticker removal.)
Atlantic, 1971. Very Good+
One of the hippest gospel albums recorded by Atlantic – and in many ways, more of a secular set than other sides by Marion Williams. The album was co-produced by Roberta Flack, and features a core group of players that includes David Spinozza on guitar, Keith Jarrett or Ray Bryant on piano, ...
RCA, 1962. Very Good+
(Stereo white dog pressing.)
Mercury/MCA, Late 40s. Near Mint-
Very hip gospel work by Sister Rosetta Tharpe – singing here with her own guitar accompaniment, plus backing by small combos! The sound is a folksy mix of gospel and blues styles, with traces of early soul as well – and titles include "Didn't It Rain", "This Train", ...
Savoy, 1950s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Jewel, 1975. Very Good
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Sound Of Gospel, 1986. Very Good+ 2LP
(Cover has light wear.)
Harmony, Mid 70s. Very Good
A 70s album, but one done with a very spare, stripped-down vibe – vocal group material with just a bit of organ or guitar in the backing, much more like some of the important postwar gospel groups!
Savoy, Mid 70s. Very Good+
(Cover has light edge & ring wear.)
Checker, Late 60s. Very Good
The Soul Stirrers pay tribute to Sam Cooke – once a member of their group, back in the days before he made the shift from gospel music to secular soul! As you might guess, the tribute focuses on gospel tunes that Sam sang with the Stirrers – redone here with strong 60s Chess gospel ...
Savoy, 1985. Near Mint- 2LP
Includes selections by Pentecostal Community Choir, Florida Mass Choir, New Jersey Mass Choir, Cosmopolitan Church Of Prayer Choir, Souther California Community Choir, Triboro Mass Choir, New York City Community Choir, New Jerusalem Baptist Church Choir, Trinity All Nations Choir, Christian ...
Gospel Tones, Early 80s. Sealed
(Still sealed, with small holes in front.)
LALA, 1987. Very Good+
(Cover has light wear.)
Savoy, 1985. Near Mint-
With selections by NJ Mass Choir, The Motivations, Little Stevie & The Gospel Super Stars, Norwood Singers, Dorothy Norwood, and Rev James Cleveland.
Savoy, 1977. Near Mint-
(Cover has light wear.)
Church Door, Early 70s. Sealed
If the title's enough, this one would be a hit! Overall, though, the record's mostly a gospel sermon – done by Williams along the lines of the topic in the title. There's some pretty nice moments when he's letting loose a bit, and by side two, the speaking's turned a bit more to singing ...
Greater New York Adventist Youth In Action
My Lord
GNY AYA, Mid 70s. Near Mint-
A self-released set – mostly chorus vocals with just a bit of music.
Tempo, 1973. Very Good+
(Cover has faint ring wear. Label has an ink stamp.)
BK Productions, 1966. Sealed
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Light, Late 60s. Very Good+
Seminal early work from this key gospel group – with titles that include "He Never Sleeps", "The Broken Vessel", "No Not One", "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power", and "Without A Song".
Hightone, 1984. Near Mint-
Features The Prince on vocals and guitar, with small combo backing from the Jackson Southernaires – who also provide some harmonies!
51 West, 1979. Very Good+
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