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Johnny Adams —
I Won't Cry – The Complete Ric & Ron Singles 1959 to 1964 ... CD 
Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The best work ever from the great Johnny Adams – a Crescent City soul singer with a hell of a lot of power, brought into wonderfully strong focus here on these early recordings for the Ric & Ron label! Johnny recorded later in Nashville and Jackson, but he's never sounded better than on ... (Soul) read more CD
Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
A seminal collection of work by one of the earliest figures in southern soul of the 60s – the amazing Arthur Alexander, a key link between 50s R&B and many years of great music to come! The CD features most of Alexander's early 60s recordings for Dot Records, including previously ... (Soul) read more CD
(Remastered and repackaged version of the earlier collection on Ace!)
Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
Ace (UK), Mid 50s-Early 60s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
Burt Bacharach (composer) —
Always Something There – A Burt Bacharach Collector's Anthology 1952 to 1969 ... CD Ace (UK), 1950s/1960s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Rare Bacharach galore – an assortment of under-reissued tracks all penned by the mighty Burt – most of which are from the heyday of 60s uptown soul! Despite the 1952 in the date range on the title, almost all the tunes here are from the mid 60s – that time when Bacharach was ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
Brigitte Bardot's best known on these shores as an actress, but during the 60s she cut some really fantastic work on the scene in Paris – including a fair bit of groovers that were done with help from the legendary Serge Gainsbourg! Bardot provided a fantastic new voice in the world of pop ... (French) read more CD
John Barry —
More Things Change – Film, TV, & Studio Work 1968 to 1972 ... CD Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Our favorite chapter in the long and storied career of film score legend John Barry – music from a moment when he'd moved past the fame of his earlier James Bond soundtracks, and started hitting territory that was even more mindblowing overall! Barry was already great with Bond, and as those ... (Soundtracks) read more CD
Robbie Basho —
Seal Of The Blue Lotus ... CD Takoma/Ace (UK), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A perfect illustration of the genius of guitarist Robbie Basho – a set recorded early in his career, but with music that's light years ahead of most of his contemporaries! Although a set of solo acoustic guitar tracks, the music isn't really folk – nor is it the sort of acoustic ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
Roy Brown/
Ace (UK), Mid 50s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A hard-romping single – one that presents the first takes of both of these R&B classics! Roy Brown is at his most hard-wailing on "Boogie At Midnight" – a tune that grooves along mightily in the best King Records style – heavy rhythms, raw vocals, and a great sax ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Charmaines —
I Idolize You – The Fraternity Recordings 1960 to 1964 ... LP 
Fraternity/Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A long-overdue collection of work by this sublime Ohio soul group of the 60s – a trio of lovely ladies with a really tremendous sound! The Charmaines – also known as Gigi & The Charmaines – are hardly the girl group cliche you might think from their sweet name and the image ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
CJ & Co —
Ain't It Amazing – The Unreleased Westbound Masters ... CD Westbound/Ace (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The lost third album from CJ & Co – that totally groovy, totally tight group who were one of the best things going on Westbound Records in the late 70s! CJ & Co had a groove that was just right for the new club world of the time – but they also had a sharp instrumental approach ... (Soul) read more CD
Claudine Clark —
Ask The Girl Who Knows – The Best Of Claudine Clark 1958 to 1969 ... CD Ace (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A full helping of work from Claudine Clark – a killer 60s soul singer, and one with a really great ear for upbeat, romping tunes! Claudine originally hails from Georgia, but the work here is much more in Detroit, Chicago, or New York styles of the time – nicely moving numbers with a ... (Soul) read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2CD ... $19.99 25.99
A really rare slice of work from legendary UK singer Petula Clark – an artist you'll know best for her swinging pop records of the 60s, but who also cut a fair bit of music in other European languages too! Petula was huge on our shores with her "Downtown" hit in the mid 60s – ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Wayne Cochran —
Goin Back To Miami – The Soul Sides 1965 to 1970 ... CD Ace (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Hey, don't hold Wayne Cochran's hair against him – because he's one massively soulful dude, despite a high white pompadour – and really knew how to rock the clubs back in the 60s! Cochran's a really unique figure – working with a look that was whiter-than-white, but coming across ... (Soul) read more CD
Westbound/Ace (UK), 1972. New Copy ... $7.99 14.99
Maybe the funkiest album ever cut for the legendary Westbound label in Detroit – and that's saying a lot, given that the company was the initial home to Funkadelic! Yet on this stunning full length set, The Counts maybe do that famous group one better – pushing aside their vocals for ... (Soul) read more CD
Delmonas —
Hello We Love You – The Big Beat Eps (10 inch LP) ... LP Ace/Big Beat (UK), 1984. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Lost 80s work from The Delmonas – a 60s-styled trio who get some great production help here from Billy Childish – but at a level that's maybe sharper and tighter than some of the later sounds he served up in the 90s! The style is raucous 60s rock all the way through – very ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Delmore Brothers —
Freight Train Boogie – King Recordings 1946 to 1951 ... CD King/Ace (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sublime sounds from one of the best harmony duos in the hillbilly business – Delmore Brothers Alton and Rabon, sounding completely wonderful here on an early selection of singles cut for King Records! The music's definitely got some of the harmonies and acoustic elements from more bluegrass-o ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Exits —
You Gotta Have Money/Gemini/Ace (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Killer harmony soul! Put aside any reservations you might have about the title of "Under The Street Lamp" – because the tune's not a hokey one at all. It's a really wonderful little number that moves along at a sweet pace – with harmonized references to hanging out in the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Eastbound/Ace (UK), 1972/1975. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
2 killers from organist Caesar Frazier – back to back on one CD! Hail Ceasar is a monster bit of funky jazz – filled with long tracks that all jam mightily, all at a level that matches or tops the best work coming out of Prestige or Blue Note Records at the time! The set is one of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Funkadelic —
Funkadelic (180 gram orange vinyl pressing) ... LP Westbound/Ace (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the darkest records to ever come out of the Detroit soul scene! As you might guess from the title, the album is Funkadelic's first – and it's a swirling mass of psychedelic guitars, echoey drums, and bass-heavy riffing, all topped off by the band's harmony vocals, which sound like a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(50th Anniversary heavyweight orange vinyl pressing!)
Funkadelic —
Maggot Brain (colored vinyl LP & 12 inch single – with bonus tracks) ... LP Westbound/Ace (UK), 1971. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Amazing stuff – and arguably the greatest early Funkadelic album ever! The set moves past the simple fuzzy style of the group's debut, and the overly-stoned sound of Free Your Mind – and rockets into a heady funk style that's filled with sly social commentary and an incredibly dark ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Funkadelic —
Maggot Brain (colored vinyl LP & 12 inch single – with bonus tracks) ... LP Westbound/Ace (UK), 1971. New Copy LP & 12 inch single Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Amazing stuff – and arguably the greatest early Funkadelic album ever! The set moves past the simple fuzzy style of the group's debut, and the overly-stoned sound of Free Your Mind – and rockets into a heady funk style that's filled with sly social commentary and an incredibly dark ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(50th anniversary pressing – remastered from original tapes, with a bonus 12" too!)
Funkadelic —
Toys ... LP Westbound/Ace (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A legendary record – and one that's well worth all the anticipation it's gotten over the years! The set features rare, previously unreleased material done by Funkadelic during their classic years at Westbound Records – some songs, and some studio jams – of the sort the group were ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Please note: This is the CD image, the LP differs slightly.)
Gigi & The Charmaines/Ace/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A stone stomper from this short-lived 60s group – a killer cut that has plenty of Detroit influence in the grooves – a great compressed approach to the rhythm, which really seems to set the girls' vocals free! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dana Gillespie —
Deep Pockets ... CD Ace (UK), 2021. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Strong new work from Dana Gillespie – a British singer, but one who's always had a love of American roots in her music – way back to when she was just performing as a schoolgirl back in the 60s! Yet somehow along the way, Dana didn't always get the setting that her voice deserved ... (Rock) read more CD
Goldie & The Gingerbreads —
Thinking About The Good Times – Complete Recordings 1964 to 1966 ... CD Ace (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A heck of a great girl group from the 60s – one who never got much play on our side of the Atlantic, but who were one of the most unique UK groups of the time! For one thing, the quartet didn't just sing to studio backings – they also played their own instruments too – which made ... (Rock) read more CD
Ace (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $24.99 32.99
A heck of a great girl group from the 60s – one who never got much play on our side of the Atlantic, but who were one of the most unique UK groups of the time! For one thing, the quartet didn't just sing to studio backings – they also played their own instruments too – which made ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ace/Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
A dozen previously-unreleased tracks from the great James Govan – presented here with work from some of his rare singles from Fame Records! All the music was recorded at Muscle Shoals when the scene was at its height – headed up by production whiz Rick Hall, and backed by the great ... (Soul) read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
Rare English language recordings from the sublime Francoise Hardy – music that's every bit as wonderful as her famous French recordings – and even more compelling to our Anglo-styled ears! The vocals are wonderful – sung with this sense of darkness that's almost got an echo of ... (French) read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 19.99
Overlooked genius from Bobby Hatfield – the lesser-remembered Righteous Brother – or at least one who never hit the fame of his duo partner Bill Medley! Yet Bobby's a hell of a singer, and really steps out wonderfully here – on a range of rare tracks that includes material cut ... (Rock) read more CD
Isaac Hayes —
Truck Turner ... LP Stax/Ace (UK), 1974. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Massive work from Isaac Hayes – a hard and heavy soundtrack that we like even more than his classic work on Shaft! Unlike Shaft, Ike actually starred in the film Truck Turner – which may be one reason why he brought his full game to the table for the record – and scored a batch ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Truck Turner ... LP 16.99
Ace (UK), 1960s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $13.99 19.99
Genius, pure genius! (Have we said that about Lee too many times before?) The work of Lee Hazlewood is beyond description – a bit of vocals, a bit of country, a bit of lounge, and a bit of rock – all wrapped up with a sinister edge that has you believing that this was the man who used ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Hodges, James, Smith, & Crawford —
Early Years & Unheard Pearls – 1970 to 1973 ... CD Ace/Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A long-overdue tribute to the fantastic soul trio of Pat Hodges, Denita James, and Jessica Smith – a group who were often joined by a young Carolyn Crawford, to cut some fantastic singles back in the 70s! The group is wonderfully dynamic – as if everybody could be a soaring soulful ... (Soul) read more CD
Eddie Holland —
It Moves Me – The Complete Recordings 1958 to 1964 ... CD Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful collection of all the great and rare material Eddie Holland cut as solo singer in the late 50s and early 60s – including the incredible early Motown material, plus tracks he cut for Mercury, Kudo, Tamla and United Artists! Of course Eddie Holland is best remembered for uber-legend ... (Soul) read more CD
Brenda Holloway —
Early Years – Rare Recordings 1962/Ace (UK), 1962/1963. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Pre-Motown work from Brenda Holloway – a host of rare west coast sides recorded for indie labels like Class, Donna, and Era! The package offers up an amazing look at this early point in Holloway's career – and shows a sound that's surprisingly right in line with her better-known Motown ... (Soul) read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. New Copy 3CD ... $32.99 34.99
A really amazing package – not just for fans of John Lee Hooker, but for anyone who loves postwar blues in general! The work here is all from the tiny Sensation Records label in Detroit – the label to first record John Lee Hooker in the late 40s, and who continued to do sessions with ... (Blues) read more CD
Lightnin Hopkins —
His Blues ... CD Ace (UK), 1940s/1950s/1960s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
A hugely sprawling 2CD collection of spanning the career of the incredible Lightnin Hopkins – from his most beloved years from the late 40s to late 50s – and a quite wonderful collection of numbers from the 60s after he had captured the hearts of the young, idealistic folk crowd of the ... (Blues) read more CD
Ace/Kent (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
A stunning collection of work from the great George Jackson – a real 70s powerhouse in southern soul, but an artist who didn't always get the chance to shine as much as he should! One reason for that was that Jackson only issued singles during the decade – work here collected from ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elmore James —
Elmore James & His Broomdusters – The Classic Early Recordings 1951 to 1956 (3CD Set) ... CD Ace (UK), Early 50s. New Copy 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A massive 3CD look at the key early years of Elmore James – a package that's overflowing with great work by one of the greatest blues guitarists of the 50s! The set starts way back at James' roots in Mississippi, with some sweetly rough-edged recordings that still sparkle with incredible ... (Blues) read more CD
Etta James —
Miss Etta James – The Complete Modern & Kent Recordings ... CD Ace (UK), Late 50s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
The most complete collection of pre-Chess work by Etta James ever offered – a huge 2CD package that's filled with rare album tracks, key singles, and even some previously unissued material! Etta's fame at Chess in the 60s is a well-known fact of classic soul music – but in the years ... (Soul) read more CD
Junie —
Junie – The Complete Westbound Recordings 1975/Westbound/Ace (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Ace (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
Yusef Lateef/Prestige/Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two beautiful gems from the early 60s soul jazz scene! "Love Theme From Spartacus" was a tune that even fans of the movie didn't remember very well – but Yusef Lateef forever imortalized it with this sublime spiritual take – slow and modal, with great piano, and an oboe ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ace (UK), 1960s/1970s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
C'mon, you can never have too much Love – particularly the beautiful, soulful voice of Darlene Love – and this fantastic compilation from Ace puts together a diverse set of singles from the 60s & 70s, a few rare demos, plus hard to find tunes from earlier and later years! Darlene ... (Soul) read more CD
Fraternity/Ace (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $9.99 22.99
Lonnie Mack's a hell of a guitarist, and one who never sounded better than on these early recordings for the Fraternity label – presented here in a a set that includes work from his famous album on Fraternity, plus some rare singles and other cuts too! Mack plays with a sense of focus that's ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ace (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 19.99
Peggy March is a singer with a surprisingly varied career – an artist that most folks know for only her early little girl pop fame – but one who went onto record a very unusual range of sounds as the 60s moved on! RCA was her label, and while she never hit the heights of the charts ... (Rock) read more CD
Westbound/Ace (UK), 1973. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $19.99 23.98
Fuzzy funk from some of the all-time greats – one of the key Westbound Records classics from the mighty Ohio Players! This album's got the Players working at their all-time best – a bit jazzy, with a more sophisticated undercurrent than some of their contemporaries – a righteous ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Opals —
Can't Give It Up/Ace/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The Opals were a great Chicago area group who never cut many records while they were at the Okeh label – so this cut is an extra-special treat, as it's an unreleased number that has the trio working in this bad-stepping mode that's really outta sight! The harmonies soar nicely with the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Johnny Otis —
On With The Show – The Johnny Otis Story Vol 2 1957 to 1974 ... CD Ace (UK), Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A great second volume of pivotal episodes of The Johnny Otis Show from Ace Records and a compilation that represents two eras of Johnny Otis! On With The Show starts out by continuing the story of his late 50s and early 60s R&B years – then segues hard into his grittier funk-honed style ... (Soul) read more CD
Johnny Otis Show/Kent/Ace (UK), 1969. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Man, we don't know if Johnny and show were growing their own weed in the back of the tour bus or what – but these late 60s efforts for the band are nice and messed up! The tipoff's probably a young Shuggie, looking very stoned on the cover of the album Cold Shot (the first one on this set), ... (Soul) read more CD
Earl Palmer & Others —
Backbeat – The World's Greatest Rock N Roll Drummer ... CD Ace (UK), Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The title's no lie – as the mighty Earl Palmer has handled the drums on countless rock and soul classics – and also cut some great records on his own! And while Earl's got a huge legacy that even extends through studio work in the 70s, and famous projects with David Axelrod – ... (Soul) read more CD
Annie Philippe —
Sensationnel! – Ye Ye Bonbons 1965 to 1968 ... LP Ace (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Beautifully groovy work from mid 60s France – all by a singer who's every bit as great as France Gall, Francoise Hardy, or other French greats of the time – but not nearly as well known! This cool collection should correct that fact, as it finally gives worldwide exposure to this ... (French) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Annie Philippe —
Sensationnel! – Ye Ye Bonbons 1965 to 1968 ... CD Ace (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Beautifully groovy work from mid 60s France – all by a singer who's every bit as great as France Gall, Francoise Hardy, or other French greats of the time – but not nearly as well known! This cool collection should correct that fact, as it finally gives worldwide exposure to this ... (French) read more CD
Players Association —
Players Association/Vanguard/Ace (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A pair of gems from The Players Association – back to back on a single CD! First up is the fantastic first album from The Players Association – a group who may well have gotten their name for the great jazzy musicians in their lineup! Players Association are best known for their disco ... (Soul) read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 19.99
A great run of music from the mighty Arthur Prysock – an incredibly soulful singer who was at the top of the heap in the early 60s, but who's largely forgotten all these many years later! Prysock had a really unique approach – and one that really paved the way for some of the bigger ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Class/Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
RCA/Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy 2CD ... $16.99 22.99
A great look at a really lost legacy in music from Charlie Rich – obscure sides recorded for RCA Records in the early 60s – done after his initial rush of genius on Sun Records, and before his later commercial success on Epic! Charlie's got one of the all-time great voices in pop music ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
Freddy Robinson —
Bluesology ... CD Ace (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Wild funk from guitarist Freddy Robinson – hardly the "bluesology" you'd guess from the title! Sure, Freddie started his career as a blues guitarist on early Chess sessions – but during the early 70s, he cut some monster funky recordings for Stax, recordings that had a bluesy ... (Soul) read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 50s/1960s/1970s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
The first anthology we've ever seen for LA singer Bobby Sheen and a far reaching one at that – starting with a gem or 2 from as early as the late 50s and onward to the early-to-mid 70s! Sheen recorded plenty of material under his own name, but he made the biggest impact on a few singles ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Bobby Sheen Anthology 1958 to 1975 ... CD 7.99
Ace (UK), Late 50s/1960s/1970s. Used ... $7.99
The first anthology we've ever seen for LA singer Bobby Sheen and a far reaching one at that – starting with a gem or 2 from as early as the late 50s and onward to the early-to-mid 70s! Sheen recorded plenty of material under his own name, but he made the biggest impact on a few singles ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Bobby Sheen Anthology 1958 to 1975 ... CD 9.99
Scepter/Ace (UK), 1962. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
Shirley & Lee —
Best Of Shirley & Lee ... LP Aladdin/Ace (UK), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Classic late 50s R&B from the New Orleans team of Shirley & Lee! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has a lightly bent corner, but is nice overall.)
Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $7.99 18.99
The earliest roots of the Sly Stone sound in California – but music that's very different than his heady sounds from the San Francisco scene at the end of the 60s! Instead, the approach here is teen pop and soul at its best – as you'd probably guess from the look of the group, who were ... (Soul) read more CD
Sammi Smith —
Looks Like Stormy Weather 1969 to 1975 ... CD Mega/Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Really fantastic work from the overlooked Sammi Smith – a country singer with a name that sounds a bit sweet, but a style that had her taking on some much hipper material than some of her contemporaries! In a way, Sammi's the kind of singer who was born in the generation of Bobbie Gentry and ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
Smokey Smothers with Freddy King —
Smokey Smothers Sings Back Porch Blues ... CD King/Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Otis Spann —
Sweet Giant Of The Blues ... CD Flying Dutchman/Ace (UK), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The last album ever from the mighty Otis Spann – and maybe one of the greatest, too! The set's got Otis working in a hip blend of blues and jazz – served up with some tight combo work from west coast players who include Tom Scott on tenor and flute, Max Bennett on bass, Luie Shelton on ... (Blues) read more CD
Dusty Springfield —
Dusty Sings Soul ... CD Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A long-overdue look at the soul-based side of the work of Dusty Springfield – maybe the most important side of her music, really – given how many times we find her Atlantic Records material in collections next to Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin! Yet although Dusty soon recorded for ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Joe Tex —
Get Way Back – The 50s Recordings ... CD Ace (UK), 1950s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Tight early work from the great Joe Tex – whose real commercial breakthrough was to come in the southern soul scene of the mid 60s – but his early roots in jumpin' 50s cuts for the King label are pretty incredible! This set has some tight, mean little tunes that sound just as good to ... (Soul) read more CD
Rufus Thomas —
Funkiest Man – The Stax Funk Sessions 1967 to 1975 ... LP Stax/Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2 LPs ... Out Of Stock
The funkiest man? Could well be – and this set will more than support that case! By the time of these recordings, Rufus Thomas was already a legendary figure in the Memphis scene – an aging R&B star that also worked on radio and did a fair bit of promotion for other artists, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Flying Dutchman/Ace (UK), 1969. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
Eddie Cleanhead Vinson —
Original Cleanhead (with bonus tracks) ... CD Flying Dutchman/Ace (UK), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really sweet late effort from bluesy soul singer and sax player Eddie Cleanhead Vinson – his dawn of the 70s comeback! Cleanhead covered a whole lot of stylistic range in earlier years, from big band vocalist, to R&B shouter, to bebop era alto sax player – and he comfortably ... (Blues) read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 60s. Used ... $6.99
A really great collection of work – one that shows the strong influence of Belgian songwriting genius on the music of Scott Walker! Scott emerged from the poppy Walker Brothers with a series of albums in the late 60s – records that are now well-respected classics that showed a much ... (Rock) read more CD
T Bone Walker —
Every Day I Have The Blues (with bonus tracks) ... CD Flying Dutchman/Ace (UK), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A sweet funky set from the mighty T-Bone Walker – a record that still includes loads of his wickedly sharp guitar lines, but which also gives him a tight groove with electric bass and great drums from the legendary Paul Humphrey! The bottom end here kicks as much as Walker's work on the top ... (Blues) read more CD
Johnny Guitar Watson —
Hot Just Like TNT - The Best Of His Early Years ... CD Ace (UK), Mid 50s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Johnny Guitar Watson —
Listen/Fantasy/Ace (UK), 1973/1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Vanguard/Ace (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $7.99 14.98
Ace (UK), 1972. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
The lasting classic from underground legend Steve Young – a set that features his famous original version of the title track, which was recorded by a number of key talents in the 70s – but which is even more important as a testament to Steve's unique place in music! Young had country ... (Rock) read more CD
Big Beat/Ace (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 4CDs ... $34.99 48.99
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 – ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
Various —
Action – The Songs Of Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart ... CD Ace (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A killer tribute to the 60s songcraft of Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart – who are probably best-known as the songwriters behind many songs by The Monkees – but they're terrific performers in their own right, on top of penning tunes for the creme of the 60s crop! This set goes a long way ... (Rock) read more CD
Various —
All Turned On – Motown Instrumentals 1960 to 1972 ... CD Motown/Ace (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic look at the instrumental strengths of the mighty Motown enterprise – music presented here in an unusual batch of vocal-less tracks from the Motown vaults – 11 of which were never issued at the time, and 5 of which appear here for the first time ever! There's been plenty ... (Soul) read more CD
Various —
Baby I've Got It – More Motown Girls – More Rare Treats From Motown's Female Roster, Including 16 Previously Unissued Gems ... CD Ace (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A stunning selection of female soul from Motown – all of it rare, and much of it previously unreleased! The set is a great reminder not only of how much we still have to learn about the biggest soul label in the motor city – but also of the exceptional quality that Motown brought to ... (Soul) read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $14.99 22.99
Beautiful work from songwriter Chips Moman – a key force on the Memphis scene at the end of the 60s, and a writer whose pen managed to touch a huge range of genres and styles over the years! Chips is maybe best known for the famous songs he gave to Aretha Franklin and others in his early ... (Rock) read more CD
Various —
Beatlemaniacs!!! – The World Of Beatles Novelty Records ... CD Ace (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A fascinating sub-chapter in 60s pop music – served up in a wealth of Beatles-related records from a variety of artists – Beatles tributes, Beatles parodies, and some especially great tunes that just plain make fun of the group! Much of the work here is pitched from the mainstream of ... (Rock) read more CD
Ace (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $14.99 19.98
Ace (UK), 1950s/1960s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
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Birth Of Soul – Los Angeles Special ... CD Ace/Kent (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Rare work from the early years of soul music – and a special set that focuses on sounds created in and around Los Angeles – a city that's not nearly as well known for 60s soul as Chicago, Detroit, or New Orleans! Yet during the postwar years, LA had just as much going on as those ... (Soul) read more CD
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Birth Of Soul – Special Chicago Edition ... CD Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A massive tribute to the genius of soul in the Windy City – a wonderful compilation that really gets at the special sound Chicago brought into play during the early years of soul! The set is filled with key cuts from the Chi-town scene of the time – some of them lesser-known that the ... (Soul) read more CD
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Blow My Mind – The Dore/Ace/Big Beat (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Searing, sneering work from the Cali scene of the late 60s – a surprisingly huge legacy of work that goes far beyond some of the bigger west coast garage gems by acts like The Seeds or Sonics! The cuts here all come from LA indie labels Dore, Era, and Mira – companies that we mostly ... (Rock) read more CD
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Bluesin By The Bayou – I'm Not Jiving ... CD Ace (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A very cool volume of this excellent series of Louisiana sounds – one that mixes rare and unreleased tracks from the late 50s from equally great 70s sounds – all with a unified bluesy groove that really makes the whole thing come together nicely! The 70s tracks have a style that's much ... (Blues) read more CD
Ace (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
One of the greatest songwriting partnerships of the 60s – featured here in a great mix of soul, rock, and vocal numbers from the time – including a fair number of unusual versions of hits from the team of Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil! Weil's got a style that's sometimes a bit deeper ... (Rock) 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) read more CD
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Cafe Exil – New Adventures In European Music 1972 to 1980 ... LP Ace (UK), 1970s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cafe Exil – New Adventures In European Music 1972 to 1980 ... CD 12.99
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Califia – The Songs Of Lee Hazelwood ... CD Ace (UK), Late 50s/1960s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful compilation of Lee Hazlewood songs performed by others in the 60s – magnificent pulp pop, girl groups, starlets, rockers and more covering prime era Lee tunes – songs about lovers, fools, rebels and heartbroken examples of all of the above! There's little we can add to the ... (Rock) read more CD
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Chartbusters USA – Sunshine Pop Special Edition ... CD Ace (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sunshine Pop from the top of the charts – a great look at some of the best-remembered tunes from this sweet 60s genre! Lots of other Sunshine Pop collections focus on the obscurities of the scene – but honestly, some of the hits really represent the best work of the groups included ... (Rock) read more CD
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Choctaw Ridge – New Fables Of The American South 1968 to 1973 ... CD Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fabulous look at a new wave of music that hit the American scene at the end of the 60s – sophisticated songs with a deep sense of narrative that went way beyond the usual – first sprung by the world of country music, but with an influence that went on to touch all other styles too! ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
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Choctaw Ridge – New Fables Of The American South 1968 to 1973 ... LP Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A fabulous look at a new wave of music that hit the American scene at the end of the 60s – sophisticated songs with a deep sense of narrative that went way beyond the usual – first sprung by the world of country music, but with an influence that went on to touch all other styles too! ... (Folk/Country) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ace (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
Great groovy pop from the Italian scene of the 60s – a wealth of rare singles from female singers, almost all of whom we've never heard before! We'll confess to a long love and deep knowledge of female French singers from the time – but also admit a strong ignorance about most Italian ... (Rock) 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 ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
