Soul — New Arrivals 
Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
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Sa-Fire —
Boy, I've Been Told (club, 7" version, rascal dub, two in a room dub) ... 12-inch 
Mercury, 1988. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Professor Longhair —
Last Mardi Gras ... LP Atlantic, 1982. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
A late recording for the legendary Professor Longhair – but one that's also instantly timeless, and maybe one of the best documents ever of his unique power on the piano! The setting is the small Tipitina club in New Orleans – a real hotbed of roots music for decades, and a perfect ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hall & Oates —
Abandoned Luncheonette ... LP Atlantic, 1973. Very Good ... $5.99
A wonderful step forward for the team of Hall & Oates – and a set that has them moving more into soul than ever before! The album's a tremendous collaboration with the legendary Arif Mardin, who takes the pair's well-crafted vocals into territory that's much more slinkily soulful than ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Abandoned Luncheonette (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 39.99(Includes printed inner sleeve.)
Major Lance —
Major's Greatest Hits ... LP Okeh, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $5.99
This is the stuff that the Chicago soul scene cut its teeth on in the 60s! Curtis Mayfield wrote a big batch of these tracks, Carl Davis produced, and the Major lays them down with a groove groove groove! Titles include "Monkey Time", "Come See", "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label stereo pressing. Cover has a name in marker and some aging.)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Reaching For The World ... LP ABC, 1976. Very Good+ ... $0.99
A really great post-Philly International album from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – the group's first after the departure of Teddy Pendergrass, and a set that shows them hardly missing a beat! The group are still recording at Sigma Sound, with Melvin at the production helm – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Sly & The Family Stone —
Stand! ... LP Epic, 1968. Very Good- Gatefold ... $11.99
Hard to find a stronger early album by Sly – as this one has him still funking hard, but also getting his soul bag together a bit more, hitting some really righteous vibes that mix together politics and partying in an incredibly seductive way. The album's filled with anthemic numbers like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Latimore —
Latimore III ... LP Glades, 1975. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Great stuff from Latimore – possibly the king of the Miami soul scene of the 70s! The record's got him moving away from the blusier sound of his earlier days – in keeping with the direction he started on his second album – and it's got a lot of great electric piano riffing, plus ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a cutout notch, and some aging.)
Temptations —
Cloud Nine ... LP Gordy, 1969. Very Good+ ... $11.99
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 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label Gordy pressing. Cover has light wear and some aging.)
Rolling Stones —
Some Girls ... CD 
Virgin, 1978. Used ... $4.99
Way more than the disco cash-in some folks thought at the time – and a surprisingly classic set that perfectly sums up the late 70s Stones ethos – and, in a way, the vibe of a changing New York! Titles include "Miss You", "Beast Of Burden", "Shattered", ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
(Spine is faded on one side.)
RJ's Latest Arrival —
Hold On ... CD Manhattan, 1987. Used ... $29.99
RJ's latest groove has plenty of electro touches – those bubbling, burning keyboards that always made the group sound great – almost a key link between the street soul and mainstream scenes of the 80s! Tracks are mostly funky and choppy – produced with a bit more tightness than ... read more CD
(Out of print original pressing!)
Tyrone Davis —
Flashin Back ... LP Future, 1988. Very Good ... $0.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Labels have some pen.)
Bettye Lavette —
Scene Of The Crime ... CD Anti, 2007. Used ... $4.99
The long-overdue return of Bettye Lavette to Muscle Shoals – the scene of her ill-fated album for Atlantic Records from the early 70s – hence the title of this album! The style here is certainly classic, and very old school – with backings provided by The Drive-By Truckers, whose ... read more CD
Papa John Creach —
Papa John Creach ... LP Grunt, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
One of the grooviest albums ever cut by Papa John Creach – a set that mixes his bluesy roots with some stoner funk and rock elements from the early 70s! Creach is on vocals and violin, and working here with a host of famous luminaries – including Grace Slick, Carlos Santana, Paul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is wavy from moisture along the opening.)
Albert King —
New Orleans Heat ... LP Tomato, 1978. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Albert King teams up with Allen Toussaint for a sweet set of soul-drenched blues! The record's a bit warmer than some of King's earlier work, but Toussaint's presence makes for a nice edge at times – as does work by a host of New Orleans musicians who include Wardell Quezergue on electric ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Candi Staton —
Music Speaks Louder Than Words ... LP Warner, 1977. Very Good ... $2.99
A lost bit of mid 70s soul from Candi – an album that's often eclipsed by the Young Hearts hit before it, but which actually comes across stronger than that one! The groove is funky southern soul on the best cuts – tight and full, but still with a harder edge on the bottom, and rhythms ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo sticker.)
Michael Jackson —
Thriller ... LP Epic, 1982. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
Arguably the last true moment of genius in Michael Jackson's career – a record that sold a bazillion copies around the world – and for plenty good reason! Michael's still working here with Quincy Jones – in territory that steps nicely from the Off The Wall groove, into territory ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Aretha Franklin —
Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Despite the title, this isn't really Aretha's greatest hits – as it includes no numbers from the Atlantic years – but it is a pretty good selection of Aretha's earlier work for Columbia, and features some real gems that should have been bigger hits than they were. Titles include "R ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Gene Chandler —
Duke Of Earl (Vee Jay) ... LP Vee Jay, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A sweet soul classic from the young Gene Chandler! The record is built around Gene's hit "Duke Of Earl" – and it features Gene in a ridiculous looking "Duke" costume on the cover – but the record's a great one overall, and features some excellent late-night soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label 70s pressing.)
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell —
Easy ... LP Tamla, 1969. Very Good ... $3.99
The last set of duets from the team of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell – and a sublime set of tracks that really stretches their partnership even further than before! It's no secret that Terrell was Marvin's favorite partner in the studio – and you can really hear his strong feeling for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Eddie Floyd —
Knock On Wood ... LP Stax, 1967. Very Good- ... $29.99
A legendary set from Eddie Floyd – the southern soul singer's first-ever album, and still the one that defines the sound of his career! The set was issued on Stax, but also helped to shape the sound of Atlantic Records soul in the 60s – a powerful bridge that crossed over big at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing.)
Jimmy Scott —
Source ... LP Atlantic, 1970. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A unique moment from the legendary Jimmy Scott – a one-off album cut for Atlantic Records – recorded after his initial 50s fame, and decades before he'd finally get his due, much later in his life! The album's got a style that's a bit more mature than Scott's initial sides – a ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green label Broadway pressing.)
Freddie King —
Freddie King 1934 to 1976 ... CD Polydor, 1977. Used ... $4.99
A posthumous collection of work from Freddie King – material recorded in a variety of different sources, but all of it with Freddie's well-honed guitar sound in the lead! Some tracks were done down at Criteria Studios in Miami, and have a warmly southern sort of glow – others were done ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Parliament —
Parliament's Greatest Hits – P Funk, Uncut Funk, The BOMB ... CD Casablanca/Polygram, 1970s. Used ... $1.99
Stone cold great collection of funk cuts by this legendary group – all wrapped up in a nice package with a good memory for the hits! Tracks include monsters like "Chocolate City", "Up For The Down Stroke", "Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)", " ... read more CD
(Out of print. Front art work has been neatly cut down the center fold – it's all there, just as two separate sheets.)
Ray Charles —
Blues + Jazz ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Gap Band —
12 Inch Collection & More ... CD Funk Essentials/Mercury, Early 80s. Used ... $2.99
Original, rare and/or extended versions of classic chart funk by the Gap Band! The set features original vinyl versions of the cuts, many available for the first time on CD! Tracks include "You Dropped A Bomb On Me" (original 12" mix), "Burn Rubber", "Early In The ... read more CD
Prince —
3121 ... CD Universal, 2006. Used ... $6.99
A strong effort from the mid 00s revitalized Prince – one that doesn't approach the greatness of the best material, but a graceful and consistent gem nonetheless! As it was done on his big ol' comeback album, Musicology, Prince takes strides to revisit his classic styles on the different ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Joe Simon —
Best Of Joe Simon ... CD CBS, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $6.99
A great summation of the best of Joe's early work – which is really some of our favorite! The set brings together Joe's best cuts for the Sound Stage Seven label – some really great tracks done in a sweet 60s southern soul mode, with arrangements by Chips Moman and Cliff Parman – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kool & The Gang —
12 Inch Collection & More ... CD Universal, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $4.99
Funky singles so great, you'd almost think the 12" format was invented for them! This essential package pulls together a wealth of rare singles from the legendary Kool & The Gang – a group who already sounded great on their shorter album and 45 tracks, but who used the 12" ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
James Brown —
CD Of JB – Sex Machine & Other Soul Classics ... CD Polydor, Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print. CRC pressing.)
Stevie Wonder —
In Square Circle ... CD Tamla, 1985. Used ... $4.99
Mid 80s, and while never that bad (nothing Stevie does is ever terrible – well, except for "Don't Drive Drunk"!), the record lacks that certain greatness that you'll find on even the lesser Stevie Wonder albums. Still, there's some decent enough numbers that keep the album fresh ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Al Green —
Al Green's Greatest Hits (with bonus tracks) ... CD Hi Records/Right Stuff, 1975. Used ... $2.99
What can we say? Most of the biggest hits, and many of the very best tracks cut in the prime of Al Green's career – which is to say some of the very best Memphis soul ever recorded! It's just one of these Greatest Hits packages of pure, inarguable perfection – with "Call Me" ... read more CD
Also available Al Green's Greatest Hits (180 gram pressing) ... LP 13.99(Out of print.)
Prince —
Purple Rain ... CD Warner, 1984. Used ... $2.99
One of the greatest crossover albums of the 80s – and the record that catapulted Prince very firmly into the mainstream! There's a tightness here that surpasses even that of Prince's early classics for Warner Brothers – an unabashed love of a pop hook that makes for some incredibly ... read more CD
Chuck Berry & The Steve Miller Band —
Live At The Fillmore Auditorium ... LP Mercury, Late 60s. Very Good ... $18.99
The cover's a bit trippy, but the sound is anything but – and instead stands as a strong tribute to the way the early work of Chuck Berry continued to influence a generation of rockers well through the 60s! Berry's the frontman, and gets plenty of chance to sing and sear on guitar – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout hole and a wavy corner.)
Oscar Brown Jr. —
Mr Oscar Brown Jr Goes To Washington ... LP Fontana, Late 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
One of Oscar Brown's great ones, recorded live at the Cellar Door in Washington before an enthusiastic crowd of hipsters! The record's a beautiful mix of soul, jazz, and folk – in the same Chicago tradition that spawned Terry Callier (although Brown's style has a bit more of a "show" ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label stereo pressing with deep groove)
Mary Wells —
Best Of Mary Wells – 20th Century Masters – The Millenium Collection ... CD Motown, Mid 60s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
ZZ Hill —
I'm A Blues Man ... LP Malaco, 1983. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and a sticker spot.)
Al Jarreau —
Glow ... LP Reprise, 1976. Very Good ... $0.99
Titles include "Rainbow In Your Eyes", "Aqua De Beber", "Fire & Rain", "Milwaukee", "Glow", and "Somebody's Watching You". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Tom Browne —
Browne Sugar ... LP GRP, 1979. Very Good Gatefold ... $4.99
Smooth funky jazz from Tom Browne – caught here during his best early years! The record's his second best next to Love Approach, but it's got almost the same sort of feel, with tight late 70s studio jazz jamming – and a buttery smooth sound from Browne's post-Donald Byrd trumpet licks. ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Captain Sky —
Pop Goes The Captain ... LP AVI, 1979. Very Good ... $4.99
Captain Sky is sort of a bargain-basement version of Bootsy Collins. He plays lots of heavy bass riffs, lays down long funk tracks with wicked vocals and trippy space funk lyrics – but somehow he's never worthy of a ride on the mothership. The record's not a bad one, and it's an interesting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear.)
Percy Mayfield —
My Jug & I ... LP Tangerine, Early 60s. Very Good ... $24.99
A lost gem on Ray Charles' Tangerine label – a session of R&B tracks from 50s legend Percy Mayfield, updated nicely for the 60s! The approach is similar to that used in some of Ray's work of the time – bigger backings with some nice jazzy touches – but the vocals are rootsier ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Roy Ayers —
You Send Me ... LP Polydor, 1978. Very Good ... $11.99
A masterpiece – and don't pass it up! Sure, the date's a bit later than some of Roy's classic work, but the record's got a sound like no other – with a slow mellow jazzy style that shows Roy working at the height of his powers! There's some wonderful spacey production on the record ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Mary Jane Girls —
Only Four You ... CD Motown, 1985. Used ... $9.99
A lasting classic from the funky female foursome who were one of the biggest acts on Motown in the mid-80s – working here with super tight production and arrangements from Rick James – who also wrote all the songs on the record too! The girls' look is a bit dated, but their sound has ... read more CD
(Out of print Motown Compact Classic pressing.)
David Axelrod —
Seriously Deep ... CD Polygram/Dusty Groove, 1975. Used ... $14.99
An amazing slice of music from the legendary David Axelrod – quite different than his better-known sides for Capitol and Reprise Records – and plenty darn funky overall! Axelrod is at his studio best here – stepping off the funky jazz modes he produced for Cannonball Adderley, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Randy Crawford —
Secret Combination ... LP Warner, 1981. Very Good ... $0.99
Rich, proud work from Randy Crawford – sung with the mature mix of jazz and soul that made her one of the more sophisticated mainstream singers of her generation! The album's heavy on mellower cuts, but it's never too sleepy – thanks to a slow-burning sensibility that Randy uses to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Brass Construction —
Brass Construction III ... LP United Artists, 1977. Very Good ... $2.99
Another killer from Brass Construction – served up in that fantastic Randy Muller groove! The group's a bit one, but they've got a tightness that's really incredible – horns, bass, keys, and drums all focused together perfectly – hitting a pulsating rhythmic line that's perfect ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Merry Clayton —
Emotion ... LP MCA, 1979. Very Good ... $1.99
Easily our favorite record by singer Merry Clayton – and oddly, because it's a record that actually smoothes out a bit of the emotion referenced in the title, and goes for a welcome mellow groove overall! The Merry heard here is quite different than the belting songstress who first rose to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and light wear.)
Melba Moore —
Other Side Of The Rainbow ... LP Capitol, 1982. Very Good ... $2.99
An early 80s classic from Melba Moore – best known for one of her biggest hits, "Love's Comin' At Ya", an enduring number that's got an irresistible groove! Like many of Melba's other albums, this one does a wonderful job of delivering radio-friendly pop soul and still hitting us ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Other Side Of The Rainbow ... CD 7.99(Cover has a few small stains.)
Nina Simone —
Nina Simone Sings Billie Holiday – Lady Sings The Blues ... LP Stroud, 1972. Very Good ... $14.99
A rare one from Nina Simone – a set that was issued during her years on RCA, but on the smaller Stroud label – run by husband Andy Stroud! The set's what you'd guess from the title – a tribute to Billie Holiday, but one that's way more than just a copycat of Lady Day's mode ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Taste Of Honey —
Twice As Sweet ... LP Capitol, 1980. Very Good ... $2.99
Twice as sweet, and mighty neat – a killer set from Taste Of Honey, and one that has the girls moving away from Mizell Brothers help in the studio, and getting some great grooves from George Duke! Duke brings in all his best jazzy soul to the duo – lots of keyboards stepping around the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
Ray Charles —
Genius Sings The Blues ... LP Atlantic, 1961. Very Good ... $9.99
Classic bluesy soul from Ray – featuring an assortment of original tunes, plus a few standards, done in a mode that's got more of the jazzy touches associated with his late 50s "genius" years. Titles include "Feelin Sad", "Ray's Blues", "The Midnight ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Patti Labelle —
It's Alright With Me ... LP Epic, 1979. Very Good ... $0.99
A late 70s gem from Patti Labelle! Although the album's recorded right in the height of the disco years, Patti's really shining on the mellower cuts – hitting a serious soulful side that shows that her move to a solo act really let her move into more sophisticated material. There are ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available It's Alright With Me ... CD 13.99(Includes the original inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Luther Vandross —
Never Too Much ... LP Epic, 1981. Very Good ... $5.99
You can never get too much Luther Vandross! Never Too Much is his debut album for Epic, and even here in the early 80s, a time when things were getting a little too glossy in a lot of the major label soul sessions, Luther skips it nice and truly soulful here, and managed to ride that realness to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Temptations —
With A Lot O' Soul ... LP Gordy, 1967. Very Good ... $9.99
The Temptations pick up a lot of soul on this classic Motown set – a deeper, darker groove than ever before – the start of that fuzzy psychedelic soul style that made them one of the most inventive Motown acts of the late 60s! Deep basslines roll out strongly right from the start of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Gordy pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Frank Hooker & Positive People —
Frank Hooker & Positive People ... LP Panorama, 1980. Very Good ... $0.99
Frank Hooker and his Positive People get some great arrangements here from Norman Harris – who really helps the group find their groove, and give them a lot more polish than you might expect! Frank's vocals are a bit everyday at points – but that's also part of the charm of the record, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Barry White —
Stone Gon' ... LP 20th Century, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ... $5.99
One of The Maestro's true materpieces! Fragile, sexy, sinful soul, held together by interwoven strings and keyboard lines, with Barry's voice over the top like rich cream on a sweet piece of cake. Includes the long versions of "Honey Please, Can't Ya See" and "Never, Never Gonna ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the original quad-fold cover, including the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has some aging.)
Marvin Gaye —
Live At The London Palladium ... LP Motown, 1977. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
This is the second of two live albums that Marvin Gaye cut during the 70s – and in many ways, it's the better one! The record features three sides of work recorded live at the London Palladium – mostly in these swirling medleys that are introduced by Marvin in a very soulful mode, then ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring wear.)
Roy Ayers —
No Stranger To Love ... LP Polydor, 1979. Very Good ... $2.99
An oft-overlooked funky soul gem from the incredible Roy Ayers – taking turns with both uptempo material and more smoothed out soul sounds – all done with Roy's trademark jazzy approach to the dancefloor! No Stranger To Love is a sly, and often funky set that deserves to be mentioned ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Brenda Russell —
Brenda Russell ... CD A&M/Universal, 1979. Used ... $6.99
A beautiful late 70s effort from Brenda Russell, who seems to have been left by the wayside, perhaps because her wonderful almost Free Soul approach to modern, sophisticated, mellow grooves never quite fit into the commercial radio soul realm, or the slow jam scene, though it veered close enough to ... read more CD
Mikki —
Itching For Love (voc, dub mix) ... 12-inch Emerald International, 1982. Very Good ... $0.99
A nice lost bit of late Philly soul – produced by Norman Harris! This solid mid tempo groover pops along nicely with a very 80s groove vibe, a tight little club soul cut you'll never tire of! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Emerald International sleeve.)
9.9 —
9.9 ... LP RCA, 1985. Very Good ... $1.99
9.9 are looking like some ladies of the eighties on the cover of this debut set – and while the album's definitely got the feel of its time, the group actually go back a lot further in soul music – and originally were the group who recorded under the name of Margo Thunder for Capitol ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Hall & Oates —
Out Of Touch (LP, dub)/RCA, 1984. Very Good (pic cover)... $2.99
Curtis Mayfield —
Heartbeat ... CD Curtom/Charly (UK), 1979. Used ... $9.99
A real dancefloor set from Curtis – recorded with some sweet Philly production from the likes of Norman Harris and Bunny Sigler – in the sweeping, soaring, strings-heavy mode of the Philly disco records of the time! And yes, this isn't classic Curtis from the righteous years – ... read more CD
Also available Heartbeat ... LP 14.99(Out of print.)
Bettye Swann —
Make Me Yours ... CD Money/Collectables, Late 60s. Used ... $6.99
A beautiful deep soul record from Bettye Swann – one of the best female vocalists of the late 60s, who unfortunately never got nearly as much credit she deserved! Make Me Yours was recorded for the legendary Money/Cash label in LA, and it has the same raw production sound that graced the ... read more CD
Freda Payne —
Supernatural High ... LP Capitol, 1978. Very Good ... $5.99
A wonderful chapter in the career of Freda Payne – a gem of a set recorded for Capitol – and put together a sweet modern soul groove, thanks to tight production work from the legendary Skip Skarborough! Skip's getting a bit of help here from David Crawford on arrangements, who brings ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Patti Labelle —
Tasty ... LP Epic, 1978. Very Good ... $0.99
A real classic from the great Patti Labelle – one of the lady's first few albums as a solo act, and a set that definitely marks her step forward into a whole new sort of sophisticated soul! Some of the funkier, grittier touches of the Labelle years are in place – but Patti's also got ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small rip on the opening.)
George Benson —
Breezin ... LP Warner, 1976. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A super huge hit for George – the record that took him from being a funky jazz guitarist into an R&B superstar! The album features George playing and singing over arrangements by Claus Ogerman – some of Ogerman's best of the 70s, ones that mix together his trademark pillow of sound ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Patti Labelle —
Released ... LP Epic, 1980. Very Good ... $2.99
A real standout in the early solo years of Patti Labelle – and a great set that reunites the singer with New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint – who'd previously worked some magic with Patti and the Labelle trio! Toussaint really grounds Patti's vocals wonderfully – giving them a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Paul Kelly —
Don't Burn Me ... LP Warner, 1973. Very Good ... $8.99
One of the best records ever from deep soul singer Paul Kelly – a great talent from the Warner Brothers roster of the early 70s, and a vocalist who might have been more at home on late 60s Atlantic Records! Paul works here with production from Buddy Killen – the southern soul maestro ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Denroy Morgan —
I'll Do Anything For You (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Becket, 1981. Very Good ... $3.99
A classic club cut that's almost in the Frankie Smith or Indeep mode. The cut's got catchy choppy guitar riffing, and begins with some spoken vocals that could almost be rap – but not really. The hook's a winner, though – and the cut is proof that underground soul was still going ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Becket sleeve. Labels have a name in pen. Sleeve has light wear and a name in pen.)
Isaac Hayes —
Live At The Sahara Tahoe ... LP Enterprise, 1973. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
A stunning live example of Ike's amazing baroque soul for Stax! Despite the schmaltz that you might expect from a live set recorded at Lake Tahoe, the album's a beautiful batch of long tracks with a very similar feel to Ike's other Stax work at the time – and it really gives you an excellent ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the original die-cut cover, including the heavy inner sleeves. Back cover has a promo sticker and a few small stains.)
Venus Dodson —
Night Rider ... LP RFC/Warner, 1979. Very Good ... $11.99
A soaring club classic from Venus Dodson – and a set that's maybe equally well-known for its strong production work from clubby maestros Patrick Adams and Leroy Burgess – who each handled one side of the album! The tunes build beautifully with all those well-crafted, deeply soulful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Graham Central Station —
Graham Central Station ... LP Warner, 1974. Very Good ... $6.99
The legendary first album by Larry Graham and Graham Central Station – Larry's bold move away from Sly & The Family Stone, and the beginning of a new dynasty in mainstream funk! Larry's bass work really drives the set along – pushing the riffing guitars over the top of the heavy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Scherrie & Susaye —
Partners ... LP Motown, 1979. Very Good ... $0.99
A surprisingly great album from these two former member of The Supremes – Scherrie Payne & Susaye Greene-Brown – put together with production help from Eugene McDaniels, who really helps give the whole thing a hipper spin than some of the girls' more famous work from before! There's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
To Be True ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good ... $3.99
One of the legendary classics from the Philly International years of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – a time when the group was featuring the tremendous lead vocals of the great Teddy Pendergrass! The set's a stunner all the way through – one of the best Philly mixes of smooth, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small peeled spot.)
Whispers —
Open Up Your Love ... LP Soul Train, 1977. Very Good ... $1.99
The Whispers are really riding high on the Soul Train here – perfectly set up with production help from the team of Don Cornelius and Dick Griffey – who really help the group make the best of their harmonies, both on mellow cuts and upbeat groovers! The latter cuts are what The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Jean Carn —
When I Find You Love ... LP Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good ... $2.99
Sublime smooth soul from Jean Carn – who by this point has really honed her act into a polished one, perfect for the rising modern soul groove of late Philly. The record features production by Jerry Butler, Dexter Wansel, and Eddie Levert – but Jean unites the whole thing with her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve.)
Jean Carn —
Happy To Be With You ... LP Philadelphia International, 1978. Very Good ... $7.99
One of Jean's classic Philly albums, recorded after she left Doug Carn, and started to make records as a solo artist. The record's got stellar production by Gamble & Huff and Dexter Wansel, and features a nice mix of up-tempo cuts and mellow ones. With the monster "Don't Let it Go to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Fatback Band —
People Music ... LP Perception, 1973. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest funk albums ever! This is the great LP of hard funky cuts that perfectly sums up the Fatback style that you've heard so much about – but which you can't find on much of their late 70s albums! The whole album is filled to the brim with loads of great hard funk cuts, with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available People Music ... LP 9.99(Recent reissue pressing.)
Skull Snaps —
Skull Snaps ... LP GSF, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most legendary funk albums of the 70s – a real gem through and through, and filled with the best range of sounds the east coast scene had to offer at the time! The Skull Snaps only ever cut this one album during the early 70s – and it's a masterful blend of hard funk, sweet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Skull Snaps ... CD 10.99(Recent reissue.)
Pink —
There You Go (hani num club, hani radio edit, hani mff mix, hani mixshow edit) ... 12-inch LaFace, 1999. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Nice & Wild —
Diamond Girl (disco, radio)/Atlantic, 1986. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Michael Jackson —
Motown Years – His Greatest Hits ... LP Silver Eagle (Canada), 1988. Very Good+ 3LP ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a center split in the spine.)
Michael Jackson —
Bad (special edition) ... CD Epic, 1987. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The third great album in the trilogy that includes Off The Wall and Thriller – and a set that still has Michael Jackson running strong at the height of his solo powers! Quincy Jones is still at the helm, and Michael more than proves that he can still come up with a pop tune without going too ... read more CD
Ginger Baker & Salt —
Live In Munich 1972 ... CD Voiceprint (UK), 1972. New Copy 2CD ... $4.99
Amazing stuff from Ginger Baker's personal archives – live recordings with his Salt group – born of his relocation to Nigeria and a wonderful, dexterous fusion of jazz & rock percussion with African rhythms! The sound is pretty great on these 2 CDs, and the performances are truly ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Ginger Baker's Air Force —
Live In The Stadhalle Offenbach Germany 1970 ... CD Voiceprint, 1970. New Copy 2CD ... $4.99
British jazz/rock drum great Ginger Baker working live with is Air Force group in Germany, 1970! Live material from Ginger Baker's Air Force has always been sorely lacking in official releases, and this set from Offengach, Germany at the dawn of the 70s has 2CDs of material. From the official ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Donny Hathaway —
Everything Is Everything ... CD Atco/Rhino, 1970. Used ... $6.99
Landmark stuff, and a beautiful album that mixes soulful tracks with Donny's nascent jazz sensibility! The set's a key chapter in the history of soul music – a record that has Donny emerging from shadows of the Chicago studio scene to become one of the most promising soul artists of the 70s. ... read more CD
Frankie Dymon Jr —
Let It Out – Poems In Words And Music ... CD Gorilla Musik (Germany), 1971. New Copy ... $4.99
Bwana —
Bwana ... CD Acid Symposium, 1972. New Copy ... $4.99
An insanely wonderful bit of Latin funk! The groove is super heavy, and falls somewhere in between NuYorican soul and Chicano Power rock – with a sound that's pretty close to Black Sugar, but a little bit more psychedelic, due to the heavy guitars and keyboards in the grooves. Hard congas ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
Faith Hope & Charity —
Faith Hope & Charity (RCA) ... LP RCA, 1975. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet 70s soul from Faith Hope & Charity – a trio who had recorded previously, but who really burst out here at the start of the disco years with some strong studio help from the great Van McCoy! The style of the record isn't really disco, but isn't far off either – as McCoy mixes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Faith Hope & Charity (RCA) (with bonus tracks) ... CD 9.99(Still in the shrink with hype sticker.)
Ronny Jordan —
Jackal (album, edit) ... 12-inch 4th & Broadway, 1993. Near Mint- ... $7.99
One of the coolest tracks ever cut by funky guitarist Ronny Jordan! The cut features some extremely nice spoken bits by hipster poet Dana Bryant – and it's got a classic 70s sound that feels a lot like records by Camille Yarbrough or Wanda Robinson! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a 4th & B'Way sleeve.)
Voices Of East Harlem —
Right On Be Free ... LP Elektra, Early 70s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
The landmark first album by this legendary 70s soul group – and one with a feel that's much different than their later work! The style here is much more strongly righteous than their sweeter soul of the mid 70s – with a pronounced gospel influence that focuses most strongly on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Blackbyrds —
Unfinished Business ... LP Fantasy, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
There's nothing unfinished about this business – as The Blackbyrds are at the top of their game here – working in a sweet blend of jazz, funk, and soul – all produced to perfection by their mentor Donald Byrd! The groove is quite similar to some of Byrd's best from the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has two cutout holes.)
Gil Scott-Heron —
From South Africa To South Carolina ... LP Arista, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A 70s soul classic – and the closest that Gil Scott-Heron ever came to having a hit! The album's best known for its anthemic classic "Johannesburg" – one of the first popular tunes to really push the cause of a free South Africa – but the whole album's a winner, filled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Prince —
Parade (Japanese pressing) ... CD Paisley Park/Warner (Japan), 1986. Used ... $14.99
Prince in a grand groove – really hitting a new level of funk with a razor-sharp edge – and even blowing away some of his work on previous records! The record's a soundtrack for a film – Under The Cherry Moon – and although that movie never had the success of Purple Rain, ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Mavis Staples —
We Get By ... LP Anti, 2019. New Copy ... $19.99 21.98
Mavis Staples works here in great partnership with Ben Harper – who not only produced the record, but also wrote all the songs in the set too! Yet unlike a Harper album, the vibe here is definitely focused more in the mode of Mavis – as the songs really provide her with a great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
O'Jays —
Last Word ... LP S Curve, 2019. New Copy ... $17.99 19.99
The final album from The O'Jays – and a set that has us wishing they still had plenty more music to give us! The sound here is nice and lean – more of a tight soul combo backing up their mature vocals – which really helps give the record some vitality, and this lean quality that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
James Brown —
Motherlode – Unreleased Original Recordings (expanded version) ... LP Polydor, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
One of the greatest albums ever from James Brown – even if it wasn't issued during his classic run of funk records in the early 70s! Yet the material here is all from that time – recorded by Polydor when James and the JBs were completely kicking ass in the studio – turning out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
