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Duke/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A fantastic collection of work from Bobby Blue Bland – tracks recorded for Duke Records, but at a mid-60s moment when Bobby was moving even more strongly into soul! Titles include "Dear Bobby", "How Does A Cheating Woman Feel", "Lover With A Reputation", "I ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
A great full length collection of work by Memphis singer Barbara Brown – a vocalist who appeared both as a solo act, and with her sisters – on a variety of singles for labels like Cadet, Atlantic, Tower, and MGM in the late 60s and early 70s! Barbara's got a deep, rich voice that's ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kent (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $11.99
A great bit of sharply-timed funk from the California Playboys – a tune that's got some great changes at the start, then rolls into a wicked groove that supports the vocals with this nicely-toned riffing guitar! The flipside has an equally great sound – the kind of funk group that can ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent/Deep Soul (UK), 1968. New Copy ... $6.99 14.99
James Carr may not have cut the famous version of "These Arms Of Mine" – but he does a superb job here on the classic – really hitting the tune with his best deep soul energy, and maybe even a bit more sadness than on the Otis Redding hit! "Let's Face Facts" is ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $11.99
Two groovers from Westbound Records club act CJ & Co – both produced by the team of Mike Theodore and Dennis Coffey! "Rainmaker" is upbeat and funky – with strings soaring along with the horns – all matched by the group's great vocal interplay, which is as sharp ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), 1972. New Copy ... $11.99
Two rare tracks from a deep soul duo who've finally gotten their due over the years – thanks to the reissue efforts of Ace/Kent Records! "Indication" is an upbeat groover with kind of a Northern vibe – originally only issued in England, too! "Nice To Be Near" is a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), New Copy ... About November 29, 2019
Lowell Fulsom —
I Wanna Spend Christmas With You (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch Kent, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99
Two originally-unissued 60s soul tracks – back to back on a 45! "When The Boy That You Love" is a sweet stepper from Peggy Gaines – a track that has a nice slow swing in the groove, which sets up a bright sound that's perfect for Peggy's interpretation of the lyric – ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), New Copy ... About November 29, 2019
Kent/Deep Soul (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99
Two deep soul burners from Little Johnny Hamilton – a singer whose sound is anything but small! "Apartment No 9" has a bassline that creeps up and down while Johnny belts out the tune – a really gut-wrenching lyric in the best southern soul tradition! "Cry Like A ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Clay Hammond —
Taking His Time ... LP Kent (UK), Mid 60s/1988. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Sublime southern soul from the lost Clay Hammond! Clay is perhaps not as well known as some of his contemporaries, but he's a great vocalist – and is working here on rare recordings done for Kent US and Galaxy during the mid 60s, produced with a sweet soulful finish that's extremely nice. ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has some light old water staning, and paper stuck to the bottom few inches – but front looks great.)
Kent, Early 60s. Very Good+ 2LP ... $6.99
2LP set that brings together a load of Eddie's great recordings for the Vee Jay label – cut back in the days when he was a real soul jazz experimentalist, with an incredible knack for mixing styles. Tracks include the incredible "Oliphant Gesang", a wild number that's part Yusef ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splits on the bottom seam and some surface wear.)
Kent (UK), 1968. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
This tune certainly makes us feel funky – as Joe Hicks has these gritty vocals in the lead, which crackle nicely over the fast moving drums and horns, which are peppered by a slightly bluesy guitar! "I Gotta Be Free" is more in a Northern soul mode – and like the a-side, was ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent/Deep Soul (UK), 1964/1972. New Copy ... $11.99
Two previously-unissued soul tracks – both making their vinyl debut! "I'm Just Passing Time" is sublime harmony soul from Melvin Hicks & The Versatiles – a tune with a slow but hard drum beat at the bottom – which paces things out as the harmonies soar to the skies ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $6.99 14.99
ZZ Hill sounds a bit more upbeat here than usual, but in a really great way – offering up his own take on the Betty Swann tune with a wonderfully raspy vocal that fills the tune full of honest charm! "Love Is Gonna Get You" is done here in a rare "brass version" by Peggy ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Titles include "War News Blues", "Black Cat", "Mistreated Blues", "Appetite Blues", "One Kind Favor", "Ticket Agent", "Someday Baby", and "Everyday I Have The Blues". (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and some light stains at the bottom.)
Jimmy Hughes —
Steal Away – The Early Fame Recordings (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 
Vee Jay/Kent (UK), Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
Scepter/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.98
A fantastic selection of work from the great Tommy Hunt – a male singer who cut some incredible work in the 60s, but never fully got his due! Ace/Kent Records already helped bring Tommy's genius to the forefront with a previous collection – and this second set brings together even more ... (Soul) read more CD
Kent (UK), 1964. New Copy ... $7.99 14.99
The magnificent voice of Tommy Hunt is in a perfect setting here – stepping strings over a great uptown soul groove – cool and classy, but also pretty darn catchy – putting Hunt in the same sort of territory as Chuck Jackson or Jerry Butler on their best mid 60s groovers! The cut ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $6.99
Chuck Jackson —
Best Of The Wand Years ... LP Wand/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. Sealed ... $16.99
A fantastic collection of work from one of the coolest, classiest soul singers of the 60s – one that we'd rank right up there with Jerry Butler or Walter Jackson for the way that he pushed the genre forward strongly with his music! Chuck Jackson had a few hits back in the day, but underneath ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a hole in front.)
Chuck Jackson —
Encore/Kent (UK), 1963/1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pair of New York soul gems back to back – the third and fourth albums from the legendary Chuck Jackson! First up is Encore – fantastic work from the great Chuck Jackson – a singer who was really at the height of his powers during these early years of his career! Chuck's maybe ... (Soul) read more CD
Chuck Jackson —
I Don't Want To Cry/Kent (UK), 1961/1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
The start of an amazing legacy in 60s soul – the first two Wand albums from Chuck Jackson, back to back in a single set! First up is I Don't Want To Cry – a real landmark from soul singer Chuck Jackson – part of a unique wave of male vocalists who really took the music to new ... (Soul) read more CD
George Jackson —
Talking About The Love I Have For You/Kent (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two tracks that perfectly sum up the genius of George Jackson – that special blend of southern soul and modern elements that always made him one of the most sophisticated deep soul singers! "Talking About" is a classic slow stepper that has Jackson in prime vocal form – and ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Walter Jackson —
Okeh Recordings Vol 1 – It's All Over (with previously unreleased tracks) ... CD Okeh/Kent (UK), Early/Mid 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
60s Chicago soul doesn't get any better than this – a sublime debut from the legendary Walter Jackson – done in a smoothly sophisticated style that set a whole new standard for the genre! The record steps off nicely from some of the earliest work by Jerry Butler and The Impressions ... (Soul) read more CD
Kent, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Crown/Kent, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Titles include "Elmo's Shuffle", "Hawaiian Boogie (parts 1 & 2)", "Quarter Past Nine", "Sho Nuff I Do", "Late Hours At Midnight", and "Strange Kinda Feeling". (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Kent pressing in a non-gatefold cover, with a small corner cut.)
Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $9.99
Stone funky soul from Milton James & The Creators – a tune that's got this vamping, stomping vibe that feels like it was laid down by The Ramsey Lewis trio of the mid 60s – topped with great interplay between Milt and the group! The flipside features "What Did You Gain By ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mira/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $9.99
Vietnam was a terrible war, but it did give the world some fantastic songs – like this raw, gritty number from Bobby Jameson – a tune that's clearly a takeoff on the Bo Diddley style of rhythm, but which has a much more powerful message! Drums are pounding and full of echo, cut through ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Rozetta Johnson —
Woman's Way – The Complete Rozetta Johnson 1963 to 1975 ... CD Clintone/Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The complete recordings of a crucially overlooked deep soul singer – the amazing Rozetta Johnson, a voice that should have been as big as Aretha Franklin or Gladys Knight, if there were any justice in the world! And Johnson isn't just a great singer on her own – she gets incredible ... (Soul) read more CD
Kent/Pied Piper (UK), 1966/1967. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Two rare tracks from Detroit's Pied Piper Productions! "Chink A Chank Baby" has soaring horns that match the upbeat grooves – and the vocals by September Jones really take off too – all with this Northern Soul mode that's very different than you might expect from the clunky ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
BB King —
Incredible Soul Of B.B. King ... LP Kent, Early 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
BB King —
Jungle ... LP Kent, Mid 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the standout classics from BB King's legendary run at Kent – a classic album with a cool little cover to boot! Arrangements on the set are by Maxwell Davis – who has this great way of bringing out some of the jazzier currents in BB's music – almost the same Memphis blend ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing.)
BB King —
Rock Me Baby (80s pressing) ... LP Kent, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
Brilliant soul from the Detroit underground of the late 60s – a full set of work by vocalist Little Ann, issued here for the first time ever! You might recognize Ann's name from her appearance on a few of the Ace/Kent Records issues of material by Detroit producer Dave Hamilton over the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kent (UK), 1960s/1970s/1980s/Early 90s. Used ... $4.99
Kent/Deep Soul (UK), New Copy ... About November 29, 2019
Kent (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $11.99
We've never heard of the Mighty Whites, but they do a great job on "Given My Life" – a tune that has a cool guitar lick in the lead, then fills with funky horns over fast drums – all while a a warm soul vocal crests over the top! "A Frown On My Face" is equally ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99
A really unusual tune for the great Phillip Mitchell – as the cut has this righteous vibe that's almost more like Curtis Mayfield at Curtom Records – with heavy funk at the bottom, soaring strings on the top, and some really badass lyrics right down the middle! Ray Godfrey is on the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Rudy Ray Moore —
I Can't Believe I Ate The Whole Thing ... LP Kent, Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The title's a reference to a famous antacid commercial in the early 70s – but from the cover, it's obvious that Rudy Ray Moore wants you to think of it in a much nastier way! Given the sounds on the wax, it's easy to do – as the set's one of Moore's best from a time when he was the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and small seam splits.)
Kent, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Rudy Ray Moore cut some mighty raunchy records in his time – but this one may well the be the raunchiest, and maybe the funkiest too! The album's an instruction of "the proper way to make love to a lady" – but done in true Rudy Ray style, with very down-to-earth language that ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Kent/Deep Soul (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $11.99
"Crying Clown" is a wonderful tune by a singer who definitely deserves greater discovery – as the great Eddie Parker has a completely heartbreaking way of delivering the lyric, as the whole tune slowly crests over a mellow groove! "Deserted Garden" is a beautiful tune by ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Kent (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $9.99
A soaring modern soul tune from The Pretenders – not the famous Ohio Rock group, but an obscure soul act who do a wonderful job of harmonizing along with the groove! "Just Be Yourself" is an uptempo message cut that's totally great – in the more righteous side of the disco ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Spinners —
While The City Sleeps – Their Second Motown Album Plus Bonus Tracks (2nd Time Around/Motown/Kent (UK), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A tremendous collection of early work by The Spinners – their sublime second album for Motown, plus 13 additional bonus tracks, most of which appear here for the first time ever! The core of the set is the 2nd Time Around album – pre-Philly magic from The Spinners – a wonderful ... (Soul) read more CD
Kent (UK), New Copy ... About November 29, 2019
Allen Toussaint —
What Is Success – The Scepter & Bell Recordings (Toussaint – plus singles) ... CD Scepter/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Some of the greatest work ever recorded by Allen Toussaint – his legendary Toussaint album for Scepter (aka Whisper To A Scream) – plus some rare late 60s singles that have never been on CD before! The core album is amazing – Allen Toussaint's first big move as a solo act, and ... (Soul) read more CD
Gordy/Kent (UK), 1975. New Copy 2CD ... $19.99 24.98
Kent (UK), New Copy ... About November 29, 2019
Esther Williams —
This Life Of Mine/Kent, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Kent (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
The Detroit soul scene at the start of the 60s – music from a time before Motown was dominating the city's reputation, and a whole host of other great labels brought the motor city sound to the masses! The work here is quite a surprise if you're only thinking in terms of Northern Soul and ... (Soul) read more CD
Chess/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
A really great look at a special side of the Chess Records soul catalog of the 60s – tracks that were very big on Chicago airwaves in the label's home town, yet which hardly got much play at all in the rest of the country! The collection's put together by Robert Pruter – the man who ... (Soul) read more CD
Various —
Dave Godin's Deep Soul Treasures Vol 5 ... CD Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A long-overdue entry in this amazing series – a set of music that's gone on to be a genre unto itself, and which stands as a tribute to the song-picking genius of the great Dave Godin! The music here is a really special breed of soul – sounds that start out in the heart-worn style of ... (Soul) read more CD
Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... About November 29, 2019
Fame/Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
Various —
For Dancers Also (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Kent (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An early treasure from a great tradition in soul music – one of the first few compilations from Ace/Kent Records – issued way back in the early 80s, and still a treasure trove of great 60s soul after all these years! As you'd guess from the title, the tracks here are all upbeat and ... (Soul) read more CD
(Comes in a great little cardboard slipcase – replicating the old LP sleeve!)
Various —
Jack Ashford – Just Productions Vol 2 ... CD Kent (UK), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
70s soul from a 60s Detroit legend – producer, arranger, instrumentalist Jack Ashford – the many who lent his talents to both the Motown and Pied Piper production teams, and who's still going strong with all the rare work in this package! After Motown shifted much of its work to ... (Soul) read more CD
Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... About October 25, 2019 (delayed)
A huge legacy of Detroit soul – all from the masterful hands of onetime Motown maestro Jack Ashford and his Just Productions team! Ashford's had his hands in countless great records over the years – early work with Motown, key Detroit Pied Piper Productions material, and all these ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $19.99 22.99
Writer Jon Savage has given us some great dips into key years of the 60s – thanks to a wonderful series on Ace Records, which offered up a special mix of styles on every disc – but this time around, he focuses on a few years at the start of the 70s – and serves up an all-rock ... (Rock) read more CD
Various —
Kris Records – Los Angeles Showcase Of Soul ... CD Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The sound of soulful LA in the 60s – 24 tracks pulled from the Kris Records label catalog, home to some very tasty groovers with a solid Northern feel! The package includes tracks from the start of the label up to the early 70s – and features a variety of strong solo acts that we'd ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Los Angeles Modern/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great collection of rare soul tracks from the west coast scene of the 60s – one that has the Ace/Kent label returning to the territory of some of their earliest compilations, but with lots of fresh and unreleased material in the mix! The Kent and Modern labels trace their roots back to the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Los Angeles Soul Vol 2 – Kent/Ace/Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Really great work from the Kent/Modern family of labels on the LA scene of the 60s – a company that initially broke big during the postwar years of R&B, but continued to record a huge amount of wonderful artists as the years went on! Because of their ties to R&B in the previous ... (Soul) read more CD
Kent (UK), 1970s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
Stunning soul from the deepest depths of the American underground – upbeat groovers that mix a clubby vibe with deeper vocals – but all without hitting a disco sound at all! Some of these numbers are from the years before Studio 54, but showcase a changing style of soul – more ... (Soul) read more CD
Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
We really love all the different volumes in the Mod Jazz series from Kent Records – they've been instrumental to our musical education over the years – so we're always happy to have "Mo", especially with a collection this great! The material comes from a number of different ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
Kent (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
Sammy Davis Jr is looking pretty darn hip on the cover – and all the artists inside are sounding pretty darn hip as well – coming together during the glory days of soul jazz, at a time when blues, vocals, and R&B were also criss-crossing into other styles too! There's an upbeat, ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
Various —
Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities ... LP Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Rare soul groovers galore – including a few that appear here on vinyl for the first time ever! The "classiest" tag in the title might be a bit misleading – as these tunes are down and dirty Northern soul, not some toneyed-up work for the country club set – but they're ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities 3 – Eclectic, Precious & Deliciously Danceable 60s Soul Sides ... CD Kent (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Forget the class, because these tunes are plenty grooving all the way through – just the sort of gems you'd hope to discover in a top-shelf Northern Soul compilation – really well-selected 60s soul tracks, most of which we've never heard before! The package is certainly classy in its ... (Soul) read more CD
Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
A classic compilation gets upgraded in a mighty nice way – as a huge tribute to the many years of soul and funk we've gotten from the Ace/Kent label in London! Back at the start of the 80s, the company was one of the first to properly repress rare American soul, and do it the right way ... (Soul) read more CD
Various —
Pied Piper Finale ... CD Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Rare soul from the Detroit underground of the 60s – all of it from the vaults of Pied Piper Productions – a fantastic company who flourished in the shadows of Motown! Pied Piper was headed by Motown percussionist Jack Ashford – who contributed to many better-known Detroit soul ... (Soul) read more CD
Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
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 ... (Gospel) read more CD
Various —
Soul Christmas (Kent) ... LP Kent, Late 50s/Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A collection of classic soul and R&B Holiday tunes on Kent – featuring "Merry Christmas Baby" by Charles Brown, "I Want You With Me This Christmas" by Jesse Belvin, "Christmas Time Is Coming" by Floyd Dixon, "It's Christmas" by Marvin & Johnny, ... (Holiday Music) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has light aging.)
Kent (UK), 1960s/1970s. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
If you only know Van McCoy from his big disco hit of the 70s, then you've got plenty to learn – because the man was very active in soul music during the decade before – a great singer, and a hugely productive songwriter whose tunes provided material for many other big names of his time! ... (Soul) read more CD
Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.98
There have been lots of Lowrider soul compilations on the market over the years – documenting the great of of mellow cuts on the LA scene of the 60s – particularly the kind that could move slow, but with a heavy groove at the bottom – perfect for chilling out in the back of a car ... (Soul) read more CD
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