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Ethel Beatty —
I Know You Care/
Uno Melodic/Expansion (UK), 1981. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A hot slice of early 80s, post-disco soul produced by Roy Ayers! On "I Know You Care", Ethyl uses a sexy, breathy, Minnie Riperton kind of approach that accents the deep thumping bass, drums and claps, and the scratchy guitar very nicely! Overall the track has a bit poppier of a sound ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Expansion (UK), New Copy ... About April 26, 2019 (delayed)
Breakwater —
Breakwater/
Expansion (UK), 1978/1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A landmark pairing of records from a group who only ever gave the world two albums – but who've gone on to have a huge influence over the years! The first album, the initial offering from Breakwater, is a masterful blend of jazzy fusion and mellower soul – a sound sifted together so ... (Soul) read more CD
Keni Burke —
Risin' To The Top/RCA/Expansion (UK), 1982. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A massive jam from Keni Burke – easily his greatest tune ever, and the kind of track we'd hardly have imagined back when he was a little tyke in the Five Stairsteps! The track's got a thumping, stomping kind of groove that really gets going from the start – and the vocal hook is a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Expansion (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $7.99
A mighty sweet groove from Chuck Cissel – a singer who's got a way of soaring with the groove – which is an approach that works perfectly here! "Don't Tell Me You're Sorry" has this vibe that's maybe a bit more upbeat than the message of the lyrics – but that's a-OK ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
D Train —
Miracles Of The Heart (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/Expansion (UK), 1986. Used ... $6.99
James D-Train Williams' first album for a major label – and a really great follow-up to the indie success of his initial recordings for Prelude Records! The style here is very similar to the clubby grooves of D-Train's earlier sides – thanks to strong keyboards, production, and ... (Soul) read more CD
De-Lite/Expansion (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $15.99
A disco dazzler from the glory days of the De-Lite Records scene – served up here by a group who really hit all the best sort of groove's you'd expect from that legendary imprint! The album's a disco record, sure – but it's also got the deeper roots that come from the De-Lite ... (Soul) read more CD
Diplomats Of Soul —
Sweet Power/Diplomats Of Soul/Expansion (UK), 2019. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite tracks of all time – James Mason's "Sweet Power Your Embrace" – done here in a wonderfully faithful version by Diplomats Of Soul, with help from Incognito and the lovely Vanessa Haynes on vocals – who serves up the lyrics with maybe even more soul ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cotillion/Expansion (UK), 1979/1980. New Copy ... $11.99
Two great tracks from Dee Edwards – from a time when the Detroit singer was really getting a chance to shine! "Put The World On Hold" has a sweet lyric over a soaring groove – not entirely clubby, maybe more modern soul overall – with a slightly complex set of changes ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Coke Escovedo —
I Wouldn't Change A Thing/Expansion (UK), 1975/1976. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Coke Escovedo always warms our heart with his 70s classic "I Wouldn't Change A Thing" – an amazing track that has a funky fusion flavor and almost a Larry Mizell-styled groove – compressed keyboards and guitar riffing away beautifully next to Coke's conga lines – all ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Philadelphia International/Expansion (UK), 1978. New Copy ... $5.99
"Ain't No Time Fa Nothing" is one of the greatest tracks ever to come out of the Philly stable, and it's certainly the best track ever that was cut by this east coast vocal group! The cut's got beautiful mellow production, a nice jazzy intro, and a sweet harmony stepper's groove all the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Expansion, 1977. New Copy ... About July 15, 2019
Cajun Hart —
Got To Find A Way/Warner/Expansion (UK), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Nothing cajun about this single at all – as Cajun Hart is a hell of a great-voiced male soul singer – soaring out over romping drums and rolling horns on the lead track – totally catchy, and very very groovy! "Lover's Prayer" has an even cooler sound – more ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jeffree —
Love Don't Come No Stronger – The Best Of Jeffree (aka Jeff Perry) ... CD Expansion (UK), Late 70s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Smooth and sweet soul from Jeffree – an unsung 70s vocalist with a really great approach! Jeffree, aka Jeff Perry, is the brother of Greg Perry – and works in a similar style to his more famous brother – warmly grooving soul with a fluid, mellow approach – served up with ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Margie Joseph —
One More Chance/Volt/Expansion (UK), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Early genius from Margie Joseph – and a tune that's got this bold sound that's maybe a bit different than some of her later work! The horns are full on strong with the rhythms – romping in a space that's somewhere between Detroit and Memphis – while Margie really burns out the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sheridan House/Expansion (UK), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Rare later work from the lovely Ty Karim – a female soul singer who made some great 60s singles on the LA scene – then really surprised us when she reappeared for this massive club stepper at the start of the 80s! The tune's got a beat that's strong, but mellow – a bit around the ... (Soul) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Expansion (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $7.99
A fantastic bit of modern soul – both cuts are great! "If You Don't Want My Love" begins with this cool moogy keyboard part over the groove – then Bobby King comes in to warm the whole thing up with his nicely measured vocal approach – really flowing along with the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Elektra/Expansion (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $13.99
Ronnie Laws provides Debra Laws with a fantastic groove for "On My Own" – upbeat, jazzy, and with this vibe that's in the same sophisticated soul territory of work by Roy Ayers! "Very Special" is the title track to Debra Laws' great album of the same name – a groove ... (Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Leo's Sunshipp —
Give Me The Sunshine/Expansion (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two of the best cuts ever from this underground club act of the 70s – back to back on a 12" single! "Give Me The Sunshine" is their real calling card – a slow-stepping club number that's almost smooth enough to work for steppers, but funkier at the core too – nice ... (Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(500 hand-numbered copies on yellow vinyl!)
Manhattans —
Black Tie/Expansion (UK), 1979/1981. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Expansion (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $16.99
A rare 80s track from Detroit soul legend Ronnie McNeir – a very obscure recording with the Instant Groove combo – done in a sweet stepping modern soul mode! The tune's got a fantastic midtempo groove – and Ronnie's vocals flow out with a majesty we don't hear on his 70s records ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies!)
EMI/Expansion (UK), 1989. New Copy ... $15.99
The O'Jays hit a bit of a new jack mode with this late 80s set – picking up the beats, and giving themselves a chunkier rhythm than usual – but all while keeping things in that laidback territory that suits their famous vocals so well! The mellowest cuts here are our favorites – ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Serious ... CD 4.99
Gregory Porter —
1960 What (orig, Opolopo kick & bass re-rub) (180 gram pressing) ... 12-inch Expansion (UK), 2012. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A great groove from singer Gregory Porter – the first tune that really brought him to our attention – making a debut appearance here on vinyl! The original of "1960 What" is plenty great – running for over 12 minutes, and building in this jazzy groove that's really ... (Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition 180 gram pressing!)
Rockie Robbins —
Good Life ... CD Expansion (UK), 2019. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The great Rockie Robbins is back in action – and it's as if hardly a year has passed since his classic run in 80s soul! Robbins looks surprisingly youthful on the cover, and sounds even more so on the album – supported by these great grooves that have a positive flow and a very upbeat ... (Soul) read more CD
Expansion (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $7.99
Two new groovers from the legendary Rockie Robbins – an underground soul hero in the 80s, really back in fine form here! "Good Life" is a tune that's as upbeat as you might guess from its title – positive, upbeat, and stepping forth with a groove that's as great as its ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Warner/Expansion (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $7.99
A heavenly late 70s track from David Ruffin – a groove that bubbles with a warm sound and a modern soul vibe – almost more Leon Ware than some of David's earlier work – and we mean that in the best way possible! Laverna Mason sings with Ruffin on the chorus – and the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Pharoah Sanders —
You've Got To Have Freedom/Evidence/Expansion (UK), 1977/1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Incredible soul jazz from the great Pharoah Sanders – two great numbers from his post-Impulse Records years! "You've Got To Have Freedom" is maybe one of the greatest cuts that Sanders ever did during this time – a long-spun, really anthemic number that has this fast modal ... (Jazz) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Diplomats Of Soul/Expansion (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $7.99
Two different versions of this classic Ned Doheny tune – both of them totally great! The single version has arrangements by Larry Carlton that begin with snapping funky drums and warm keyboards – setting up a groove that's even more soul-based than the original! The album version has ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Expansion (UK), 2016. New Copy ... $7.99
A great remake of one of the biggest cuts ever from the legendary Roy Ayers – done here with a version that's got even more vibes than the original! In fact, the core groove is very much like the Ayers recording, but the cut soon moves into loads of jazzy vibes – and also has a great ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sylvia Striplin —
Give Me Your Love ... LP Uno Melodic/Expansion (UK), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Amazing! This lost Roy Ayers-produced gem from the early 80s has not only been one of the biggest sample records of all time, but it's also become one of the holy grails of the groovy record collecting scene! It's a stellar bit of jazzy soul with the same production vibe that's characterized Roy's ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Give Me Your Love (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 24.99
Uno Melodic/Expansion (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $14.99
Amazing! This lost Roy Ayers-produced gem from the early 80s has not only been one of the biggest sample records of all time, but it's also become one of the holy grails of the groovy record collecting scene! It's a stellar bit of jazzy soul with the same production vibe that's characterized Roy's ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Give Me Your Love (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 24.99
Sylvia Striplin —
Give Me Your Love/Expansion (UK), 1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Massive! Sylvia Striplin is one of the all time groove favorites – not just because she's been sampled to death, but also because she's got an amazingly captivating style of slinky soul. Roy Ayers, Jamez Bedford, and Sylvia put this single together – and both tracks are great, the two ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia/Expansion (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $6.99
Lost work from Gloria Taylor – singer who's best known for indie sides in the 60s, but who sounds completely fantastic here on a one-off single for Columbia! "Deep Inside You" has this unusual flow – almost stop/start in energy, but with Taylor really soaring out on her ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Also available Deep Inside Of You/
Dexter Wansel —
Life On Mars (Paul Simpson Funkin’ On Mars mix)/Expansion (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Expansion (UK), 1979. Used ... $34.99
A great moment in the career of the mighty Leon Ware – a set recorded after his famous 70s work for Motown, and before his return to fame at Elektra – but still with a super-tight quality that shows that Leon was always great, no matter what the setting! Leon's warm, mellow, and ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Warriors —
Destination (full length, defusion re-edit) ... 12-inch Expansion (UK), 1982. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic funky groove from the UK scene – recorded by a group who'd later turn into Incognito – a great early showcase for the talents of Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick! The tune's got the feel of some lost jazz funk track from the mid 70s – lots of super-tight bass work, ... (Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Expansion (UK), 2019. New Copy ... About July 15, 2019
S Curve/Expansion (UK), 2011. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
Amazing, simply amazing – and a record that's way more than we were expecting! The Roots team up here with legendary Miami soul singer Betty Wright – in music that comes from a film project, but which really stands up brilliantly on its own – as a record that may well be Betty's ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 1000 copies! First time on LP!)
Michael Wycoff —
Looking Up To You/RCA/Expansion (UK), 1982. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sublime 80s mellow from Michael Wycoff – a great track lifted from his classic Love Conquers All album, and a tune that never gets old! The track glides in beautifully on some sweet keyboards that have a lot of 70s warmth – and Wycoff's voice, while smooth, also crackles with an honest ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Liberty/Expansion (UK), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $7.99
A wonderfully romping tune from the great Timi Yuro – one that's got this upbeat rhythm, topped with soaring horns – all at a level that has Yuro sounding a bit less blue than usual – although still with a great power to her voice! "It'll Never Be Over" is wonderful too ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Various —
Best Of Uno Melodic Records ... CD Uno Melodic/Expansion (UK), Early 80s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic tribute to one of the greatest soul labels of the 80s – the groundbreaking Uno Melodic imprint, started by soul legend Roy Ayers as a showcase for some of his more creative projects! The vibe here follows perfectly from Roy's classic late 70s work on Polydor – and his ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
Various —
Best Of Uno Melodic Records ... LP Uno Melodic/Expansion (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic tribute to one of the greatest soul labels of the 80s – the groundbreaking Uno Melodic imprint, started by soul legend Roy Ayers as a showcase for some of his more creative projects! The vibe here follows perfectly from Roy's classic late 70s work on Polydor – and his ... (Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Luxury Soul 2019 (3CD set) ... CD Expansion (UK), 2019. New Copy 3CD ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic assortment of contemporary soul – put together by one of the labels who kept the underground soul groove going, long before the generation of Neo Soul! Expansion Records is a London-based imprint who started out recording American soul artists from the 70s who were still going ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
Various —
Music Inside Me – 30 Soul Gems & Lost Grooves ... CD Expansion (UK), New Copy 2CD ... About August 1, 2019
Expansion (UK), Mid 70s. Sealed ... $11.99
A huge festival of 70s soul – not the big hits of the time, but a wealth of underground gemes that show us there's still plenty to discover in that magical decade! The artists here are all big, but the tunes are sometimes more obscure – lesser-known gems from familiar names – ... (Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Expansion (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $14.99
A sublime entry in this always-great series – a selection of cuts that are mostly contemporary, but which bubble with a classic soul vibe all the way through! And by "classic", we mean the sound of the early years of modern soul – those late 70s/early 80s groovers from the ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
Various —
Soul Togetherness 2018 – 15 Modern Soul Room Gems ... LP Expansion (UK), 2018. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock Also available Soul Togetherness 2018 – 15 Modern Soul Room Gems ... CD 14.99
Expansion (UK), 1970s. Used ... $9.99
A tremendous follow up to the first Spirit Of Philadelphia collection – released many years after that seminal set, and with an even farther-reaching selection of music! The first Spirit set focused on the best mellow and midtempo soul efforts of the Philly International label – but ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
(Out of print.)
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