One of the coolest, grooviest early group albums on Motown – sung by a group who've got a wonderfully rocking sound throughout – something you can probably guess from the placement of the guitar on the cover! That instrument steps out strongly on most numbers here – giving The ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
El DeBarge —
El DeBarge ... CD Gordy/Universal (Japan), 1986. New Copy ...
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The debut solo album from El DeBarge – issued after a strong run of group records with the other members of his family, and a set that really let him take the lead with his warmly flowing vocal style! El's still a bit young at this point, but carries himself off like a real professional ... (Soul) read moreCD
El DeBarge —
El DeBarge ... LP Gordy, 1986. Very Good+ ...
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The debut solo album from El DeBarge – issued after a strong run of group records with the other members of his family, and a set that really let him take the lead with his warmly flowing vocal style! El's still a bit young at this point, but carries himself off like a real professional ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dennis Edwards —
Coolin' Out ... LP Gordy, 1985. Very Good ...
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A second solo set from Temptation Dennis Edwards – a great set of mellow modern soul, with a very 80s approach to the production and arrangements. There's a bit of 80s production in the mix – handled by Dennis Lambert in a strong way that never overcomes the vocals – and titles ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dennis Edwards made some great music with The Temptations – but a record like this is key proof that he was maybe even stronger as a solo act on his own! There's a mature 80s vibe to the whole record – one that comes from the commandingly strong, soulful style that Edwards perfected ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dennis Edwards made some great music with The Temptations – but a record like this is key proof that he was maybe even stronger as a solo act on his own! There's a mature 80s vibe to the whole record – one that comes from the commandingly strong, soulful style that Edwards perfected ... (Soul) read moreCD
High Inergy —
Groove Patrol ... LP Gordy, 1983. Near Mint- ...
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Titles include "Dirty Boyz", "Blame It On Love", "Just A Touch Away", and "So Right". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light waviness from moisture, but looks great overall.)
High Inergy —
Hold On ... LP Gordy, 1980. Very Good+ ...
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Production by Angelo Bond and McKinley Jackson! Titles include "Sweet Man", "Make Me Yours", "Hold On To My Love", "If I Love You Tonight", and "It Was You Babe". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
High Inergy —
Steppin Out ... LP Gordy, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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A really nice little record from High Inergy – one that sounds a lot better than we remember from some of the girls' other sets! There's almost a bit of a softening going on here – less "inergy" in the grooves, and more of a warm approach to soul that still works in the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
High Inergy —
Turnin On ... LP Gordy, 1977. Very Good+ ...
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Maybe the best album ever from this late 70s Motown group – a set that's got the girls really stepping out with a nice degree of power – in a groove that's different than the usual female disco mode of the time! The record's got a much more fully-formed sort of feel – not just a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Think what you might about Rick James, this is actually a pretty darn funky album – with lots of tight bass-heavy grooves! Rick's working here with the Stone City Band, in a style that's leaner and less commercial than some of his later work – going for a mainstream funk approach, but ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Rick James —
Cold Blooded ... LP Gordy, 1983. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Another stone winner from Rick James' early 80s run for Motown – a set that follows strongly on territory opened up by previous records – especially that bass-heavy approach to funk! The record's maybe not as stone classic as others, but still is way tighter and more put-together than ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and is slightly wavy near the opening.)
Rick James —
Come Get It ... LP Gordy, 1978. Very Good+ ...
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Rick James' first LP for Motown subsidiary Gordy, that was to provide the blueprint for his later success. James' trademark pop bass funk style is fully formed on this one already, and though we may once have thought little of the slick production and style, looking back this stuff has a good bit ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Rick James —
Fire It Up ... LP Gordy, 1979. Near Mint- ...
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Rick James fires it up at the end of the 70s – stepping out at full star power that has him rivaling the strength of Bootsy Collins at Warner, and paving the way for the rise of Prince in the early 80s! As with Prince, James' version of funk here is a bit offbeat – lots of riffing ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An overlooked gem from Rick James' classic early run for Motown – a set that maybe didn't chart as big as some of his other records for the label, but which stands strongly today as a well-crafted batch of mellow funky soul! James has a bit less of the bass-heavy riffs here than you'd expect ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and aging.)
An overlooked gem from Rick James' classic early run for Motown – a set that maybe didn't chart as big as some of his other records for the label, but which stands strongly today as a well-crafted batch of mellow funky soul! James has a bit less of the bass-heavy riffs here than you'd expect ... (Soul) read moreCD
One of the all-time great Rick James albums – a return to funkier sounds for Rick that worked both artistically and commercially – and actually got over far better than his more blatant attempts at crossover material on other records! The mix here is perfect – a true summation of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Labels have initials in marker.)
Rick James is massively throwing down on this classic set – tight, right, and on the money all the way through – in that trademark groove that so many others would try to cop, but never get this right! The album bristles with energy right from the start – lots of bass at the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Martin Luther King —
Free At Last ... LP Gordy, 1968. Sealed ...
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Classic Motown album of two of Dr. King's speeches – "Drum Major Instinct Sermon", from 2/4/68, and "I've Been To The Mountain", from 4/3/68. The latter is especially significant in that it was the last speech King ever made, delivered on the night before he was ... (Spoken Word) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
When Dr. King spoke in Detroit in 1963, Motown managed to have the tape recorders rolling – and the result was this classic album of knowledge and righteousness. The album is banded into segments from King's speech, entitled "Non Violent Approach", "Love Your Enemy", ... (Spoken Word) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Maybe the greatest album that Teena Marie ever cut – and that's saying a lot, given the strength of the lady's work for Motown! The set's got this bright, positive bounce that grabs you right from the start – but also moves into a depth that's way different than other funk albums of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Teena Marie —
Lady T ... LP Gordy, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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A great little album from Teena Marie – one that's dedicated to the late Minnie Riperton (who'd passed during the previous year), and which is produced by Riperton's husband/collaborator Richard Rudolph. Teena's got more than a few of Minnie's tricks up her sleeve on the best cuts, singing ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Martha & The Vandellas —
Dance Party ... LP Gordy, 1964. New Copy (reissue)...
$26.99
An album that definitely lives up to its title – but which also offers a lot more than you might expect – way more than just a few cash-in dancefloor tunes! True, the whole thing's pretty lively – and titles include the group's seminal version of "Dancing In The Street" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Martha & The Vandellas —
Watchout! ... LP Gordy, 1966. Very Good ...
$11.9914.99
One of Motown's best girl groups, caught here on a classic batch of album tracks with a great mix of material. Includes their classic reading of "Jimmy Mack", plus "I'll Follow You", "Let This Day Be", "I'm Ready For Love", "He Doesn't Love Her ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing with deep groove. Includes the Motown inner sleeve. Vinyl has a mark that clicks on "I'll Follow You". Cover has some wear and aging, split spine, some splitting in the top seam, and a child's inscription in back.)
A classic 80s number by Rick James and the Mary Jane Girls. One of our all time favorite 80s numbers that doesn't lose any of its appeal, no matter how popular or mainstream the track's success was. (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(UK pressing.)
Nolen & Crossley —
Ambience ... CD Gordy/Motown (Japan), 1982. Used ...
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Curtis Nolen and Raymond Crossley may not have been the biggest names to record for Motown in the 80s, but the duo serves up some mighty nice work in this overlooked set – a package of self-produced original material that comes across with a great 80s groove on both the uptempo numbers and ... (Soul) read moreCD
Edwin Starr —
25 Miles ... LP Gordy, 1969. Near Mint- ...
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Socking soul, and a key album in the career of Detroit powerhouse Edwin Starr – one that had him stepping forth with a proud, loud groove all the way through! Starr's work was always a bit harder than the regular Motown bag – no doubts because of his more indie soul roots – and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A mod soul classic from the great Edwin Starr – a set that bridges his years in the Detroit underground and his sudden rise to fame at Motown! The tracks here have a really deep basement grooving sort of vibe – catchy, but less poppy than the usual Motown – and more with the kind ... (Soul) read moreCD
A real breakout album for Edwin Starr – and the kind of full-on set that really helped give his music a bold new focus! Starr had already scored nicely on some playful tracks from the Motor City scene of the late 60s – but here, he emerges as a singer with a lot more depth than before ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(RSD Essentials pressing. Quantities pressed on demand and strictly limited!)
Edwin Starr & Blinky —
Just We Two ... LP Gordy, 1969. Very Good- ...
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Although Edwin's always best known for the hard soul of hits like "War" or "25 Miles", this record takes off in a whole new direction – pairing Starr with the groovy (and little-known) female singer Blinky – in a set of duets that clearly take off from the Marvin ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A well-rounded set from Rick James' Stone City Band – a set that's got some mellower moments than most of Rick's own work from the time – but in a nice way that really offsets the group's tendency towards bassier funk! Lead vocalist Levi Ruffin stretches out nicely on a few more ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A stone classic from Switch – one of Motown's leading hopes in the early 80s soul scene, and for good reason too! These guys have a wonderfully well-rounded approach – great on ballads and even more compelling on groovers – a balance here that puts them proudly in the company of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Switch —
Switch ... CD Gordy/PTG (Netherlands), 1978. New Copy ...
$11.9919.99
A seminal bit of seventies soul from Switch, and a record that really helped set the tone for countless others to come in the 80s – no surprise, given that the group's got members from both the DeBarge and Ingram families! There's a warmth here that few others can match – an earnest, ... (Soul) read moreCD
Switch —
Switch ... CD Gordy/PTG (Netherlands), 1978. Used ...
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A seminal bit of seventies soul from Switch, and a record that really helped set the tone for countless others to come in the 80s – no surprise, given that the group's got members from both the DeBarge and Ingram families! There's a warmth here that few others can match – an earnest, ... (Soul) read moreCD
Switch —
Switch ... LP Gordy, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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A seminal bit of seventies soul from Switch, and a record that really helped set the tone for countless others to come in the 80s – no surprise, given that the group's got members from both the DeBarge and Ingram families! There's a warmth here that few others can match – an earnest, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the last records Switch recorded before Philip Ingram went solo, and the rest of the guys broke off into DeBarge – and an album with some surprisingly sweet soul moments! The funky side of Switch is still stringly in place, but this record has some great little ballads ballads too ... (Soul) read moreCD
One of the last records Switch recorded before Philip Ingram went solo, and the rest of the guys broke off into DeBarge – and an album with some surprisingly sweet soul moments! The funky side of Switch is still stringly in place, but this record has some great little ballads ballads too ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the greatest Motown albums of all time – a fantastic debut from the young Bobby Taylor – working here with his ultra-hip Vancouvers group! The set is a landmark bit of righteous 60s soul, with strong echoes of the southern soul scene of the time, but a unique feel all its own ... (Soul) read moreCD
The Temptations going in all directions – and all of them pretty darn groovy too! The set's still heavy on the solid, righteous sound of Norman Whitfield – who gives some of the best cuts that psychedelic soul imprint he really perfected with the group – a quality that has a lot ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The Temptations going in all directions – and all of them pretty darn groovy too! The set's still heavy on the solid, righteous sound of Norman Whitfield – who gives some of the best cuts that psychedelic soul imprint he really perfected with the group – a quality that has a lot ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A masterpiece in psychedelic soul from The Temptations – perhaps the most perfectly realized album from their years working with Norman Whitfield! The set's awash in that bottom-heavy, rumbling funk mode that Whitfield brought to the group at the end of the 60s – served up in bold ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label stereo Gordy pressing. Cover is lightly stained along the opening.)
2 classics by the Temps – back to back on one 25 track CD! Live At The Copa is typical of one side of live 60s Motown – as Berry Gordy was always trying to give his soul acts a bit of "class" – sending them to London or Paris, or having them play at sophisticated nite ... (Soul) read moreCD
(German pressing.)
Temptations —
Masterpiece ... LP Gordy, 1973. Very Good+ ...
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They certainly got the title right on this one – because the album's an early 70s masterpiece from the Temptations – one of the last in their legendary run of records with Norman Whitfield! By this point, the group are way past simple harmony soul – and are working with Whitfield ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a lightly heated edge, but plays great. In the embossed cover, with light wear & a cutout notch.)
Meet The Temptations – a group who already sound great at this early point in their career! There's a nicely dark edge to most numbers here – a sound that's more early 60s than you might guess from The Temps' 60s reputation – almost a transitional Motown mode that has equal parts ... (Soul) read moreCD
Sublime work from the Temptations – still recording here with Norman Whitfield, who's really opening up his bag on most of the record – and taking the group into expansive territory that was barely hinted at in their early work! The album's got some incredible tracks in the Whitfield ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes Motown inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Temptations —
Surface Thrills ... CD Gordy/PTG (Netherlands), 1983. New Copy ...
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An unusual set of 80s grooves from The Temptations – a record that still has the group at the top of their vocal powers, but which also changes up the sound of the rhythms a bit! There's more beats and keyboard lines than before – production that definitely shows the date of the record ... (Soul) read moreCD
During the late 60s, the Temptations career really started to take off – and the group emerged to become a landmark vocal ensemble with a groundbreaking effect on the history of soul and funk. Working with Norman Whitfield, they forged a righteous heavy soul sound that was quite different ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
It's later in the Temps' career, when they were cutting much heavier soul material – but Berry's still got them polishing up for the crossover crowd, in this case at London's classy Talk Of The Town nightclub. The group still get in some strong soul tunes – like "Cloud Nine", ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Includes the Motown inner sleeve. Cover has some surface wear, aging, and a small corner cut.)
Temptations —
Truly For You ... CD Gordy/PTG (Netherlands), 1984. New Copy ...
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A great 80s set from The Temptations – one of the few Motown acts who managed to deliver great work again and again over the years! The production has some 80s traces that are slightly dated, but the vocals are still top-shelf all the way – strongly moved much more into a mellow and ... (Soul) read moreCD
After influencing countless groups of the 70s with their righteous funky soul of the late 60s, the Temps end up sounding kind of silly trying to hit a funk groove like the rest of the other 70s bands. This is the case on side one, where the group's getting some keyboards and funky horn ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A pivotal moment for The Temptations – a set that has the group hitting even more of a deep soul sound than before – at a level that really sets them apart from some of the other groups on Motown at the time! There's a richer, fuller sound going on here – as the group work with ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label Gordy pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has a click during "Please Return", but the rest is great. Includes Motown inner sleeve. Cover is nice!)
Undisputed Truth —
Cosmic Truth ... LP Gordy, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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A fantastic 70s album from Undisputed Truth – and the first to fully feature the new version of the lineup, after the Magictones had been recruited to form the second version of the group! The sound here is even funkier and more guitar-based than before – a fully-realized take on the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a short click on "Down By The River", but the rest is great! Cover has a cutout notch.)
A pair of late Motown albums from Undisputed Truth – both issued here back to back, as they originally appeared for the label! First up is Cosmic Truth – a fantastic 70s album from Undisputed Truth – and the first to fully feature the new version of the lineup, after the ... (Soul) read moreCD
A totally wonderful album from one of the hippest groups on Motown at the start of the 70s – the mighty Undisputed Truth, a group who really took up the psychedelic soul style of The Temptations, and gave it a real run for its money! The record was produced by Temptations maestro Norman ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The amazing debut of Undisputed Truth – one of the coolest new Motown groups of the 70s – and one of the few that really continued the experimental legacy of the label in the late 60s! As with the Temptations during their psychedelic years, Undisputed Truth are handled by superproducer ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes Motown inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Val Young —
Seduction ... CD Gordy/Universal (Japan), 1985. New Copy ...
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A lost little gem from the Rick James camp – a bit obscure, despite the fact that Val's a former Bride Of Funkenstein! Val's not as well known as some of the other artists that Rick James worked with back in the 80s – but given her resume, she's got a solidly soulful sound that works ... (Soul) read moreCD