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!
CDs (136) new/used, Vinyl (223) new/used, LPs (204) new/used, 12-inch (19 used), Books (1), All (360)
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John Lee Hooker —
Endless Boogie ... CD 
ABC/Universal, 1970. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A hip mix of raunchy blues and rootsy rock – all stretched out over a double-length set that's easily one of John Lee Hooker's loosest albums ever! The album has Hooker playing in a number of settings with hip rock and funk players from the California scene – including Steve Miller, ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Four Tops —
Tonight ... LP 
Casablanca, 1981. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A surprisingly great set from The Four Tops – hardly the throwaway effort you might expect from some of the other Casablanca projects of the time – and instead a really solid effort that follows strongly from the sound of the group's best moments during their ABC Records years! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
David Sancious & Tone —
True Stories ... LP Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A heavy blend of soul, jazz, and rock influences – all jamming together freely in this late 70s set from David Sancious and his Tone group! The style here is probably more appealing to rock fans looking for a bit of fusion than it is to fans of keyboard jazz from the 70s – but as with ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
SOS Band —
SOS ... LP Tabu, 1980. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The seminal first album from the SOS Band – a record that really showcases the new sound of soul for the 80s, yet still holds onto all the best elements of the previous decade too! These guys have a great ear for groovers – well-demonstrated by the play they got on the dancefloor ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear.)
Temptations —
Puzzle People ... LP Gordy, 1969. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A classic set of psychedelic soul from this fantastic 60s group! The record is one of the groundbreaking albums the Temps cut with producer Norman Whitfield – and it's a landmark session that perfectly showcases what Whitfield's full-on, guitar-heavy, bassy-bottom style could do for the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Cameo —
We All Know Who We Are ... LP Chocolate City, 1978. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of our favorite Cameo albums of all time – a record that still has the group sounding plenty funky, but also maybe hitting a more sophisticated one – one that comes through perfectly on the message-oriented title track! There's a sense of compression going on here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear.)
Temptations —
All The Million Sellers ... LP Motown, 1960s/1970s/1981. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Titles include "My Girl", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg", "Papa Was A Rollin Stone", "Just My Imagination", "Psychedelic Shack", "Runaway Child", "Cloud Nine", "I Wish It Would Rain", "Can't Get Next To You", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a bent corner.)
Richard Dimples Fields —
Tellin' It Like It Is ... LP CBS, 1987. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has staining and waviness on the bottom left corner.)
Ashford & Simpson —
So So Satisfied ... LP Warner, 1977. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Sublimely satisfying work from Ashford & Simpson – a stone killer from the height of their late 70s glory days on Warner Brothers! The pair are working together wonderfully at this point – wrapped up in that blend of upbeat soul and righteous undercurrents that made them a real cut ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available So So Satisfied (green vinyl pressing) ... LP 15.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Take 6 —
Doo Be Doo Wop Bop! ... LP Reprise, 1988. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Take 6's first LP – a return to harmony vocalizing for the 80s, soft-pedalling gospel themes with a smooth finish that shows that the boys can really sing! Titles include "Gold Mine", "Spread Love", "Get Away Jordan", "He Never Sleeps", and "A ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl has a light click on "If We Ever".)
Blackbyrds —
City Life ... LP Fantasy, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
A fantastic album from this legendary jazz funk combo – a bit smoother than their first, but that's the great thing about it! The record has the band getting even tighter than before – coming up with an amazing jazz-inflected funk groove that still leaves us breathless after all these ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Pleasure —
Future Now ... LP Fantasy, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
A wonderful album from Pleasure – a group who were already great before, but who really seem to hit a great new level with this late 70s classic! Pleasure started out as a sweet jazz/funk combo with a great edge to their music – but by the time of this set, they'd actually gotten even ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Future Now ... CD 8.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Roy Ayers —
Let's Do It ... LP Polydor, 1978. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Pure magic from the height of Roy Ayers' classic 70s run on Polydor – a record that's filled with warm, jazzy grooves – all served up in that unique style that Roy was forging at the time! The album perfectly balances dancefloor tracks with mellower numbers – stepping out one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
James Cotton Band —
Live & On The Move ... LP Buddah, 1976. Very Good 2LP ... $5.99
Michael Jackson —
Bad ... LP Epic, 1987. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bad (special edition) ... CD 3.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear.)
James Brown —
Say It Loud – I'm Black & I'm Proud (extended, b-proud edit, blacapella)/Polydor, 1991. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Several remixed and re-edited versions of the Godfather's classic, with fattened up production and additional vocals on a portion of the track by Professor X of X Clan, plus a bonus b-side cut & paste piece of a bunch of great vocal bits from James! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Chi-Lites —
Give It Away ... LP Brunswick, 1969. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Excellent early material by The Chi-Lites – work that instantly soars above that of most of their contemporaries – with that incredible Windy City soul sound forged by the group's Eugene Record and producer Carl Davis! The groove is wonderful – free and easygoing, yet tight and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue pressing.)
Dells —
Dells Greatest Hits (Cadet) ... LP Cadet, 1969. Very Good+ ... $8.99
More than a usual greatest hits comp – this LP brings together a very tasty batch of Dells tracks from the late 60s, a number of which were either not on LP, or are very tough to find on wax. Titles include "Hallways Of My Mind", "O-O, I Love You", "There Is", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager —
Love We Have ... LP Mercury, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $3.99
Duets between Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager – done as serious, adult oriented soul tracks, one side of the album in an optimistic "The Love We Have" setting, the other in a sadder "The Love We Had" setting – both of them handled in a mode that's far far different ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Marvin Gaye —
In Our Lifetime ... LP Tamla, 1981. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Marvin Gaye's last album for Motown – and a wonderful cap to a great run of sexy soul for the 70s – filled with great mellow grooves that rival the genius of his earlier work in the decade! There's a glowing, slow-burning feel to some of the best numbers here – a vibe that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small rip on the opening and a few creases.)
Creme D'Cocoa —
Nasty Street ... LP Venture, 1979. Very Good+ ... $5.99
A sweet and smooth batch of modern soul tracks – arranged and produced by Tony Camillo, and the only album we've ever seen by this obscure east coast group! The set's got a really nice jazzy flourish – part New York club, part mellow studio soul – and the overall presentation of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Natalie Cole —
Unpredictable ... LP Capitol, 1977. Very Good+ ... $0.99
An album that reunites Natalie Cole with the smooth soul team of Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancey – the team who did such a great job with Natalie's Capitol debut, and who really continue the groove here too! The album's got a rock-solid approach through and through – a quality that has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a large name in marker on both sides, and some pen.)
Ray Charles —
Ingredients In A Recipe For Soul (gold CD pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD DCC, 1963. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(1992 gold CD pressing – mastered by Steve Hoffman! Slipcase has light wear and aging.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Boogie Wonderland (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Columbia, Late 70s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $11.99
"Boogie Wonderland" was EWF's biiiiiig jammer with vocals by The Emotions – a huge hit for years, both on radio and the dancefloors! Nice here in an instrumental version too! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ashantis —
Disco Play (Canadian pressing) ... LP Sterling (Canada), 1977. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Ce Ce Peniston —
Finally (12" mix, momo dub, 12" w/A&M, 1991. Very Good+ 2x12" ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Ray Charles & Cleo Laine —
Porgy & Bess ... LP RCA, 1977. Very Good+ 2LP Box Set ... $5.99
A surprisingly nice reworking of the Gershwin score – and Ray and Cleo are a surprisingly nice match on vocals! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes booklet. Box has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Michael Franks —
Tiger In The Rain ... LP Warner, 1979. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Another slice of late 70s genius from the amazing Michael Franks – one of the few mainstream artists who was able to hold onto his own voice and course amidst the overwhelming force of the music industry! There's a beautifully mellow feel to the record – jazzy, warm, personal, and ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Watsonian Institute —
Extra Disco Perception ... LP DJM, 1979. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Hardly the disco promised in the title – and more of a club funk album overall – served up with plenty of input from the great Johnny Guitar Watson! The album's a great break from Johnny's usual groove – as he's able to retire his personality a bit, and slide in with the groove ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Jorge Santana —
Jorge Santana ... LP Tomato, Mid 70s. Very Good ... $7.99
A stone 70s classic from Carlos Santana's lesser-known brother – a set that effortlessly brings together Latin and soul, often with the same sort of vibe as the Coke Escovedo records on Mercury from the same time! Jorge plays guitar, but lead vocals are from Richard Bean (of Malo and Sapo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has an unglued seam held by clear tape, an ink stamp, and a patch of residue & peeled spots from sticker removal.)
Spinners —
Pick Of The Litter ... LP Atlantic, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ... $2.99
Classic Philly Spinners – with Philippe Wynne on lead vocals, and Thom Bell arranging and producing with that hit sound he gave the group during the 70s! The record may not of given the band as many hits as some of the others, but it's got an excellent Philly sound – with backing by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut gatefold cover, with fully intact figures. Cover has some wear and minor seam splits.)
Esther Williams —
Bustin' Out ... LP Friends & Co, 1978. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Before you ask, this record doesn't include her classic break cut "Last Night Changed It All". It does, however, feature some excellent clubby groovers, with arrangements by Eddie Drennon, and a soulful New York feel. Esther's voice is great, as always, and titles include "I Need ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, an unglued seam, light suface wear, and edge wear.)
Force Of Nature —
Unemployment Blues ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good ... $9.99
Nice Philly groove record by this obscure funky band from the 70's. The title cut, "Unemployment Blues", is a brassy funky track with political lyrics, but our favorite cuts on here are the smoother soul cuts, like "Baby I'm Yours" and "Toy Ball", which has a nice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original white label promo. Cover has a cut corner, tracklist sticker, discoloration from age, and light wear.)
Bobbi Humphrey —
Blacks & Blues ... LP Blue Note, 1974. Very Good+ ... $59.99
The greatest moment ever from the legendary Bobbi Humphrey – a funky, soulful flute player who had more than her share of great moments over the years! This set may well be the summation of all the genius that Humphrey had to offer – a collaboration with genius producer Larry Mizell, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Blacks & Blues (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Original pressing. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Gil Scott-Heron/Arista, 1975. Good Gatefold ... $2.99
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
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear and a trace of a sticker. Vinyl plays with a slight wobble and light noise.)
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes —
Cosmic Funk ... CD Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
A real gem from Lonnie Liston Smith's early years in the studio – and a record that's perhaps a bit more "cosmic" than it is "funk" – but that's why we like it so much! The session has Lonnie stretching out a bit more than usual – borrowing some of the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available Cosmic Funk (180 gram pressing) ... LP 24.99
Kat Mandu —
Kat Mandu ... CD Marlin/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
Maybe one of the greatest albums to come from the Montreal club scene of the late 70s – a set that revels in the no-holds-barred approach that usually had Canadian disco records stretching out with really long tracks, and plenty of great instrumentation in the mix! This set's a monster of ... read more CD
James Brown —
Family Affair ... CD Brownstone/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Early 90s. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
A rare chapter of James Brown's career – material recorded for producer Henry Stone in the early 90s – at a time when James himself was without a major record contract! Most of these tracks were recorded by Stone, but unissued for years – which is a bit of a surprise, as the ... read more CD
Steve Arrington —
Down To The Lowest Terms – The Soul Sessions ... LP Stones Throw, 2021. New Copy 2LP ... $11.99 19.99
Steve Arrington's got a long long legacy in soul music – one that goes back to his late 70s work on Slave – but he also sounds completely contemporary here, working in collaboration with a whole host of producers who were no doubt influenced by his creations of the past, and help ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sly & The Family Stone —
Who In The Funk Do You Think You Are – The Warner Bros Recordings ... CD Warner/Wounded Bird, 1979/1982. New Copy ... $6.99 11.99
The complete Warner Brothers recordings of Sly Stone – and a much-needed look at an oft-ignored side of his career! The set features the full tracks from the albums Back On The Right Track and Ain't But The One Way – as well as 5 previously unissued demos, which have a rough and ready ... read more CD
Sade —
Best Of Sade (180 gram pressing) ... LP Epic, Late 80s/Early 90s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $35.99 39.98
Has there ever been anyone as lovely as Sade? We think not – and from the time she first hit our ears in the 80s, it was the start of an instant love affair that's continued for decades! Sade really brought something new to music at the time – a return to older styles of acoustic and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Booker T & The MGs —
Soul Party ... CD Stax/Wounded Bird, 1970. New Copy ... $6.99 11.98
A rare European-only collection of work by Booker T & The MGs – and one that features a fair bit of live material, too – 7 of the album's 12 tracks – which almost makes the whole thing stand out like some obscure live record from the group! There's a definite sense of sear to ... read more CD
James Brown —
Live And Lowdown At The Apollo – Vol 1 ... LP King/Solid Smoke, 1963. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Later reissue of this landmark album that forever changed the face of live recordings! As has been told and retold often, King records not only had the genius idea of bringing recording equipment into the Apollo Theater to catch James in a smoking live setting – but they also went out of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Janet Jackson —
Janet (2CD version – with bonus tracks) ... CD Virgin, 1993. New Copy ... $19.99 21.99
Janet's massive follow up to Rhythm Nation 1814 and it's a triumph, too – delivering on all the strengths of other peak era efforts and slyly working in some stylistic detours along the way – asserting herself here as strongly as ever! Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis once again show why they' ... read more CD
Also available Janet ... CD 2.99
Janet ... LP 32.99
George Duke —
Best Of The MPS Years ... LP MPS (Germany), Early 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $15.99 31.99
Incredible work from keyboardist George Duke – a killer collection of his earliest recordings for the MPS label – all of them great! Although Duke's probably best known for his smoother, more soul-based sides for Columbia, he got his biggest start on the MPS label in the early 70s ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sunny & The Sunliners —
Mr Brown Eyed Soul Vol 2 (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Big Crown, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 22.98
A second fantastic tribute to the genius of Sunny Ozuna – the Texas singer who cut some amazing soul records back in the 60s, but often with a vibe that reflected his unique Tex-Mex origins too! Those qualities really come through here in this well-done assortment of tunes – tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mr Brown Eyed Soul Vol 2 ... CD 12.99(Limited edition, indie exclusive red vinyl pressing!)
LaBelle —
Moon Shadow ... CD Warner/Wounded Bird, 1972. New Copy ... $10.99 12.98
One of the greatest albums ever by Labelle – known especially for the massive funky title cut, which has been an in-demand groover for years! "Moonshadow" begins with a nice funky piano intro, then rolls into a 10 minute groove that's really tasty – filled with lots of jazzy ... read more CD
Chambers Brothers —
Chambers Brothers' Greatest Hits (Columbia) ... LP Columbia, Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Heavy soul with a good dose of rock – the trademark sound of The Chambers Brothers, heard here during the height of their Columbia Records years! Although previously more of a folksy sort of combo, the group really took off during their time with Columbia – hitting whole new strides in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has ring wear and a some splitting on the top seam.)
Jackson 5 —
ABC ... LP Motown, 1970. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A seminal step forward for this legendary group – easily one of the greatest albums they ever cut! With ABC, the Jacksons are expanding their sound with the club-oriented grooves of the time – using Holland, Dozier, and Holland on many cuts, trying for a similar soaring groove as some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available ABC ... CD 10.99(Reissue pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Dixie Hummingbirds —
Thanks To Thee ... LP Peacock, 1975. Very Good+ ... $9.99
James Brown —
Say It Live & Loud – Live In Dallas 1968 ... CD Polydor, 1968. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An amazing James Brown live set from the crucial year of 1968 – the show that marked the debut of "Say It Loud I'm Black & I'm Proud" – a cut that would become an anthem for much of America in the years to come! The feel here is somewhat similar to Brown's famous Boston ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dixie Hummingbirds —
Golden Flight ... LP ABC, 1978. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Joe Sample —
Spellbound ... LP Warner, 1989. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Kellee Patterson —
Turn On The Lights/Shadybrook, 1977. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of Kellee Patterson's biggest club hits – a slow-building number that starts out with plenty of bass at the bottom, and which hits a nice midtempo groove that makes the most of Patterson's sweet and light vocals! The whole thing's got a warm glow that we totally love – a depth of ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a yellow Disco sleeve, with light wear.)
Brook Benton —
Songs I Love To Sing (text cover) ... LP Mercury, 1959. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Overlooked genius from Brook Benton – moving past his simple hit style here to work with arranger Belford Hendricks in a set of tunes that's a bit more "singerly". The tracks are mostly ballads and slower, sadder numbers – sung by Brook in a style that's slightly emotive, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing with deep groove. A nice copy.)
Various —
London American Story 1960 – 50 Original Recordings ... CD One Day (UK), 1960. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Music from Charlie Rich, Eddie Cochran, Anita Bryant, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny & The Hurricanes, The Hollywood Argyles, Roy Orbison, The Videls, Garry Miles, The Everly Brothers, Chuck Berry, Brian Hyland, Duane Eddy, Fats Domino, Donnie Brooks, and more. CD
Little Eva —
LLLLLittle Eva! – The Complete Dimension Recordings ... CD Dimension/West Side (UK), Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Creative Funk —
Funk Power – The Complete Singles ... CD Creative Funk/Essential, Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A group who have plenty of the funk that you might guess from their name, but one who can also do a great job with a mellower cut too – as you'll hear in this wonderful collection of their too-short legacy on record! The group were formed in Harlem during the early 70s, and had a run that ... read more CD
Diane Jenkins with Creative Funk —
I'm A Woman – The Complete Singles ... CD Creative Funk/Essential, Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Diane Jenkins was one of a few singers who worked with the mighty Creative Funk ensemble in the 70s – and here, she steps out in a collection that brings together her rare singles for that group's label, all of which feature backings from Creative Funk themselves! The groove here is nicely ... read more CD
Sergio Mendes —
Sergio Mendes (1983) ... LP A&M, 1983. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Upbeat soul from Sergio Mendes – but a record that's still got a Brazilian heart beating underneath! The sound of the set is very much in the best mainstream soul modes of the time – never too electric overall, but put together with a nicely warm groove that continues the legacy of ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
One Way —
Wrap Your Body ... LP MCA, 1985. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Damn, One Way never lets us down – and although the group cut many albums back in the day, all of them have some great standout moments! The groove here seems even tighter than ever, but never slick or commercial – a very important distinction, given that so many of One Way's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Crown Heights Affair —
Dreaming A Dream ... LP De-Lite, 1975. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A dream of a record from Crown Heights Affair – the group's classic first set, and maybe as fine a batch of early club work you could ever hope to find! Like so many of the east coast acts at the start of the disco generation, these guys are a well-trained funk ensemble, playing at a faster ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of marker, but is great overall!)
Isaac Hayes —
Truck Turner ... LP Enterprise, 1974. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $18.99
Massive work from Isaac Hayes – a hard and heavy soundtrack that we like even more than his classic work on Shaft! Unlike Shaft, Ike actually starred in the film Truck Turner – which may be one reason why he brought his full game to the table for the record – and scored a batch ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Gene Chandler —
Duke Of Soul ... LP Checker, 1967. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Fantastic bit of soul by Gene Chandler, and despite the "hit" referred to in the title, the album's a great batch of stuff that doesn't really see the light of day that often! Includes his great remake of "Rainbow", titled "Rainbow 65", and featuring some amazing live ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with horse logo. Cover has light surface wear with aging on the back.)
Benny Golson —
I'm Always Dancin' To The Music ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Great stuff from Benny Golson! Sure, the record features Benny's tenor set amidst some sweeter R&B arrangements – but the formula works nicely, and is Benny's lost bid to capture some of the same sort of modern soul excitement than Donald Byrd was getting in the 70s. Titles include the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear.)
Richie Havens —
Something Else Again ... LP Verve, 1968. Near Mint- ... $6.99
The genius of Havens at this point is beyond compare – a unique take on the dying folk sound of the 60s, one that infused it with a deeper sense of soul that helped it get new legs in the Woodstock generation – yet which is also heard here before any of the post-hippie cliches that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Forecast stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '88 —
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '88 ... CD BMG (Brazil), 1978. Used ... $28.99
The title says "88", but the album's from 1978 – and it's one of Sergio's great sets from the 70s that mixes older Brazilian roots with sweeter American soul! The sound is really wonderful – almost more LA than Rio, but still with plenty of Brazilian elements filtered into ... (Brazil, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Brothers Johnson —
Out Of Control ... LP A&M, 1984. Near Mint- ... $4.99
The Brothers Johnson are hardly out of control on this mid 80s set – as the album's got a tight groove that shows the duo are still going strong long past their 70s fame! As before, there's a bit of bounce on the bottom – that bassy groove that the pair first crafted back in their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Starpoint —
Keep On It ... LP Chocolate City, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Excellent work from Starpoint – the kind of all-solid album that easily marks them as one of the most soulful groups of the boogie generation! There's a depth here that goes way beyond simple bass-heavy grooves for the dancefloor – a sound that picks a fair bit up from the Earth Wind ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear, but looks great overall.)
S-Express —
Theme From S-Express (12" USA mix, 7" USA mix)/Rhythm King, 1988. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $5.99
A great bit of pop acid house from the UK heyday of the late 80s – a clear follow-up in spirit to hits like "Pump Up The Volume" and "Bomb The Bass", with a similar blend of brazen beats, blasts of sound, and stark samples that come in and out of the mix. A bit more poppy ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Gap Band —
Gap Band IV ... LP Total Experience, 1982. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
Perhaps the ultimate album for The Gap Band – and sure, it was a hit, but the record still sounds great today, and the constant sampling of some of the record has kept it fresh in the crates for years and years! The band have lost the heavier funk sound of earlier years, and working in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Various —
Rare Tracks From Detroit Vol 4 – Previously Unreleased & Hard To Find Tracks ... CD Bar (Belgium), 1960s. Used ... $14.99
Music from Tommy Cook, Connie Van Dyke, Eddie Holland, the Temptations, Mable John, the Valadiers, the Swinging Tigers, the Creations, Edwin Starr, Chris Clark, the Spinners and more. CD
(Out of print.)
MFSB —
Mysteries Of The World ... LP TSOP/Be With (UK), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 36.99
A killer album from the Philly funky studio combo MFSB – a set from the start of the 80s, and one that really has the group going for a new direction forward – even though they were such an inspirational act for many back in the previous decade! Gone are the string-heavy disco ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Freddie North —
What Are You Doing To Me – The Complete A-Bet Recordings Plus ... CD Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 19.98
The best work ever recorded by Freddie North – one of the most sophisticated singers on the southern scene at the end of the 60s – and an artist who really helped move deep soul past some of the more overdone cliches! The presentation and arrangements here are wonderful – ... read more CD
Bill Summers —
Feel The Heat ... CD Prestige/BGP (UK), 1977. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Masterful funky soul jazz from the mid 70s – and one of the best solo albums recorded by Headhunter Bill Summers – a sunny batch of Bay Area funk that really grooves with the best of Fantasy Records from the time! The set was produced by Skip Scarborough, and has that great bubbling, ... read more CD
Bobby Caldwell —
Cat In The Hat ... LP Clouds/Be With (UK), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $35.99 39.99
One of the greatest moments ever from Bobby Caldwell – a special little album that occupies it's own place between genres – a touch of soul, the warmth of jazz, and a delivery that really helped Caldwell reach out to some big new audiences at the time! There's a cool, compressed feel ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rare Earth —
Midnight Lady (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Rare Earth/LMLR (France), 1976. New Copy ... $8.99 19.99
One of the great records that Rare Earth did in collaboration with producer Norman Whitfield – a set that continues the deeply soulful vibe of their earliest records, but also offers a nice update to the sound! The style's in the kind of well-crafted funk that Norman would soon issue on his ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Various —
Wrap It Up – The Isaac Hayes & David Porter Songbook ... CD Ace (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $14.99 20.99
That's a young Isaac Hayes on the cover, sitting at the piano next to David Porter – his key songwriting partner at Stax Records in the 60s – at a time before both artists had gone onto their own solo recordings for the label! The Hayes/Porter team gave Stax some of their best songs ... read more CD
Various —
Jukebox Mambo 4 – Afro-Latin Accents In Rhythm & Blues 1946 to 1962 ... CD Jazzman (UK), Late 40s/1950s. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
A really wonderful entry in this excellent series – one that initially helped identify a really special strand in postwar music – then continue to provide rare and unique examples with new volumes like this! The music isn't really mambo or Latin at all – but the rhythms here are ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
Also available Jukebox Mambo 4 – Afro-Latin Accents In Rhythm & Blues 1946 to 1962 ... LP 29.99
Various —
This Is Lowrider Soul Vol 2 ... CD Kent/Ace (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 19.99
They call it Lowrider Soul on the west coast – and back east, it's maybe known more as sweet soul, or harmony soul – especially given that there's so many groups who are important to the sound! But whatever you want to call it, think of the work here as the perfect sort of slow-stepping ... read more CD
Various —
Psychedelic Soul Produced By Norman Whitfield ... CD Kent (UK), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy ... $13.99 22.99
Fantastic sounds from one of our all-time favorite producers in soul music – the legendary Norman Whitfield, the man who helped some of Motown's artists pick up a new sort of righteous sound at the end of the 60s, before moving on to start his own Whitfield label in the 70s! If you don't ... read more CD
Various —
Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities Vol 7 ... CD Ace/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
A great entry in this really wonderful series – one that's shifted a lot over the years, and in the best way possible! "Classiest" may be a tough word to peg down – but here, it refers to tracks that are well-done, and completely put-together – yet which have the kind ... read more CD
Various —
Ready Or Not – Thom Bell Philly Soul Arrangements & Productions 1965 to 1978 ... CD Ace/Kent (UK), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy ... $13.99 19.99
Sublime soul from the great Thom Bell – one of our favorite arranger, producer, songwriters of all time – and a talent who really helped push the Philly soul scene much farther than most during the 70s! Bell was trained as a classical pianist as a kid – which might explain part ... read more CD
Various —
Soul Of The Memphis Boys ... CD Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
Deep soul from the glory days of the Memphis scene – not the better-known work recorded at Stax, but material from the smaller American Sound Studio – a new game in town during the late 60s, and a place that forged it's very own legacy in Memphis music! American recorded a variety of ... read more CD
Meters —
Getting Funkier All The Time – The Complete Josie, Reprise, & Warner Recordings 1968 to 1977 (Meters/Warner/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy 6 CDs ... $32.99 39.99
A massive package of funky music – and maybe one that no home should be without – as the set includes all the classic Josie Records and Warner Brothers albums by legendary New Orleans funk group The Meters – plus a fair bit of bonus tracks too! The Josie albums are incredible ... read more CD
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
On & On – The Buddah/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1970s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $17.99 25.99
Two great chapters of work from this legendary soul group – one that started out in the late 50s with an R&B vibe, rose to great fame on Motown, then really hit their stride on the material featured on this set! Gladys was always a great singer, but she really seemed to move onto ... read more CD
Various —
Westbound Super Breaks – Essential Funk, Soul, Jazz Samples, & Breakbeats ... CD Ace/Westbound (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
Deep deep funk from the legendary Westbound label – the important early home to Ohio Players and Funkadelic, but also host to some other great funky groups too! In keeping with the name, the cuts here focus on the kind of Westbound tracks that have great drum breaks in their groove – ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
Phyllis Hyman —
Deliver The Love – The Phyllis Hyman Anthology ... CD Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 70s/1980s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $17.99 25.99
A beautiful collection of work from the legendary Phyllis Hyman – a set that not only includes her groundbreaking records as a solo act, but also a big range of her famous collaborations with jazz artists who include Norman Connors, Pharoah Sanders, McCoy Tyner, and Grover Washington! Hyman ... read more CD
Various —
Mainstream Modern Soul 2 – 1969 to 1976 ... CD Mainstream/Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Fantastic soul from Mainstream Records – an imprint that's normally best-known for their work in the field of jazz, but a label that also cut some killer soul singles in the early 70s! Mainstream soul artists almost never got a chance to record a full-length album – so over the years, ... read more CD
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters —
Unwind Yourself – The King Recordings 1964 to 1967 ... CD King/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Some of our favorite work ever from the legendary Hank Ballard – a key figure in early R&B, and a singer who cut some big hits with his group The Midnighters – but one who also continued to do some wonderful work for King Records long after his hits – most of which is included ... read more CD
Fantastic Four —
Lost Motown Album – How Sweet He Is – With Bonus Tracks From The Vault ... CD Motown/Kent (UK), 1969. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
A never-heard album from this excellent Detroit vocal group – recorded for Motown at the end of the 60s, but appearing here for the first time ever – and compiled with lots of bonus tracks from the vaults! The Fantastic Four never hit the bigger heights of some of the big Motown male ... read more CD
Various —
Good All Over – Rare Soul From The Westbound Vaults 1969 to 1975 ... CD Westbound (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Rare tracks from one of the greatest soul labels ever – Detroit's legendary Westbound Records, the famous home of Funkadelic – but a source for countless many more grooves! This set features really rare singles and unreleased tracks from Westbound – a flurry of great soul tracks ... read more CD
Lonnie Liston Smith —
Astral Traveling (with bonus tracks) ... CD Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
One of Lonnie Liston Smith's most spiritual sessions, and the record that most clearly shows his roots with Pharoah Sanders! The vibe here is much more jazz-based than on some of Lonnie's other records for Flying Dutchman – with Smith playing as much acoustic piano as he does electric, using ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Various —
Foxy R&B – Richard Stamz Chicago Blues ... CD Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Foxy R&B, and a fair bit of soul as well – wonderful work from the previously-untapped Paso and Foxy record labels – headed up by legendary Chicago DJ Richard Stamz! Stamz was a key early force in African-American broadcasting in the Windy City – an important DJ not just in ... read more CD
Con Funk Shun —
Con Funk Shun/Mercury/Robinsongs (UK), 1976/1977. New Copy ... $14.99 20.99
A super-funky set – two vintage albums from Con Funk Shun – back to back on a single CD! The self-titled Con Funk Shun album is quite different than their later, better known hits! The group sure knew how to slap that bass, even back on this first album for Mercury – but then ... read more CD
Gil Scott-Heron —
Revolution Begins – The Flying Dutchman Masters (New Black Poet/Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 3 CDs ... $22.99 26.99
Gil Scott-Heron at his early best and most revolutionary – circa Small Talk At 125th And Lenox, Pieces Of Man and Free Will, plus a host of rare and unreleased material – the complete Flying Dutchman Masters in a masterfully compiled anthology! Rather than simply collecting the ... read more CD
Various —
Hall Of Fame – Rare & Unissued Gems From The Fame Vaults ... CD Fame/Kent (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
A love letter to the legendary Fame Records – filled with unissued tracks and rare gems from the vaults! Fame was one of the great ones back in the day – the driving force behind Muscle Shoals soul music, and a company that helped really redefine the sound of the music in the 60s ... read more CD
Various —
Dave Hamilton's Detroit Soul ... CD Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99
Rare Detroit soul from the archives of Dave Hamilton – the vast majority from the fertile late 60s period, plus a couple of later cuts – soulful Hamilton productions and featuring wonderful numbers by Bobby Dee, Priscilla Page, The Moderations, Frenchy & The Chessmen, Harry Reid, ... read more CD
ESG —
South Bronx Story 2 – The Rarities ... CD Soul Jazz (UK), 1980s/Early 90s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A long overdue follow-up to the first volume of South Bronx Story – and a set that traces the evolution of ESG in the years after their famous work on 99 Records! Although the 99 sides have become the stuff of legend, the combo still continued to record new tunes through the 80s and into the ... read more CD
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