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 (94) new/used, Vinyl (172) new/used, LPs (161) new/used, 12-inch (11 used), Cassettes (1), All (267)
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Marlena Shaw —
Live at Montreux ... CD 
Blue Note (Japan), 1974. Used ... $12.99
A classic! This is one of the best-ever albums by the legendary Marlena Shaw – and it's a tremendous live set that really lives up to the righteous promise of her earlier work on Cadet Records! The album was cut with a small combo, and the overall feel is incredibly hip – a mixture of ... read more CD
(1994 Japanese pressing.)
Sam Cooke —
Best Of Sam Cooke ... CD RCA/BMG, Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
A stone classic – not just from Sam Cooke, but in the genre of "best of" records too! The set's overflowing with classic singles from the legendary soul singer – almost the perfect record to start with if you've ever wanted to sample Sam's genius – that amazing voice, ... read more CD
James Ingram —
It's Your Night (jellybean remix, jellybean inst remix)/
Qwest, 1983. Sealed (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch.)
Isley Brothers —
It's Our Thing/T Neck/BGO (UK), 1969/1980. Used ... Just Sold Out!
2 Isley Brothers gems from 2 different eras – back-to-back on a single CD! 1969's It's Our Thing is a stone classic – the album that kicked off their successful T-Neck label, and established that mighty Isleys sound that would have such a huge influence in the 70s! It's filled with ... read more CD
(2008 UK pressing.)
Little Walter —
Little Walter – Chess Blues Masters Series (aka Boss Blues Harmonica) ... LP Chess, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
A pretty nice little 2LP set – put together in the early 70s, and featuring material that Walter recorded for Chess during the 60s. As the title would imply, there's a lot of harmonica on the album – but Walter's vocals should also be given their due, as they're a bit more in the soul ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s French pressing.)
Brian Auger —
Search Party ... CD Headfirst/One Way, 1981. Used ... $9.99
Various —
Detroit Funk Vaults – Funk & Soul From Dave Hamilton 1968 to 1979 ... CD BGP (UK), Late 60s/1970s. Used ... $9.99
Funky soul from Detroit – the second foray into the uber-rare and unreleased funk treasures recorded at Dave Hamilton's Motor City studio – and an even deeper look at what's turning out to be one of the greatest long-buried funk catalogs to come to light in recent years! The collection ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
Various —
Midnight Magic (1983) ... LP Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With selections by McCoy Tyner and Phyllis Hyman, Manhattans, Stanley Clarke, Deniece Williams, The Isley Brothers, Rose Royce, Rodney Franklin, Billy Ocean, Lonnie Liston Smith, and Cheryl Lynn. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Various —
25 Hard To Find Motown Classics Vol 3 ... CD Motown, 1960s/1970s. Used ... $9.99
Music from Kim Weston, the Velvelettes, Tammi Terrell, Brenda Holloway, the Supremes, Shorty Long, Edwin Starr, Eddie Holland, the Isley Brothers, the Detroit Spinners, the Contours, Marv Johnson, the Elgins, and Blinky. CD
(Out of print.)
Kool & The Gang —
Best Of Kool & The Gang 1969 to 1976 ... CD Funk Essentials, 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(BMG pressing.)
Anita Baker —
Giving You The Best That I Got ... LP Elektra, 1988. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A mega-hit, but for good reason – as the record brought sophistication back to chart soul at the end of the 80s – proof that well-done, deeply-voiced records could still beat the schmaltz of the geri-curl generation! Anita's working here in territory that draws from the classics, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some glue remnants and is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
Nancy Wilson —
Take My Love ... LP Capitol, 1980. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A gem of a record from Nancy Wilson – and further proof that some of her best moments come from her late 70s years at Capitol Records! This set's done in close collaboration with Larry Farrow – who wrote, arranged, and produced most of the set – in the same warm modern vibe that ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout notch.)
Brecker Brothers —
Brecker Brothers ... LP Arista, 1975. Near Mint- ... $9.99
The start of a legendary run from superjazz brothers Randy and Michael Brecker – trumpeter and tenorist, respectively – already players who'd worked on a hell of a lot of previous sessions, both as a pair and on their own – finally stepping here into some well-deserved fame in the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, unglued bottom seam, bent corners, and some writing in fine marker at the bottom left corner.)
Rare Earth —
Ecology ... LP Rare Earth/Motown, 1970. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A stone smoker from Rare Earth – recorded a a time when they were able to easily handle a groove made up of equal parts funk, rock, and soul! The vibe here is almost like War at times – not for the LA touches in the mix, but for the heady and heavy way these guys roll forward – ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ashford & Simpson —
Send It ... LP Warner, 1977. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Excellent work from Ashford & Simpson – with some modern soul groovers that are among the best they ever did! The album includes their original reading of "Top Of The Stairs", a great sexy soul duet that was later done by Collins & Collins – and it's also got a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch, light ringwear, and some small worn spots at the opening.)
Padlock (with Gwen Guthrie) —
Padlock – Special Mixes By Larry Levan ... LP Garage/Island, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A mini-LP, but one that packs more punch than most full length sets – thanks to a top-shelf lineup all the way through! The set's a project put together by Sly & Robbie, and recorded at Compass Point Studios – all with a groove that's kind of a dubbier take on the sound of New York ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring impressions.)
Roberta Flack —
Chapter Two ... LP Atlantic, 1970. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Mindblowing work from Roberta Flack – an album that should be in the collection of any fan of righteous soul music! Forget all the wimpier modes of Flack's later years – because here, the young Roberta is a vision of positive power and spiritual soul – a singer with roots in jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label pressing with Warner rim logo. Cover has light wear.)
Stevie Wonder —
Innervisions ... LP Tamla, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
One of the best Stevie Wonder albums ever! Stevie's moving into god-like territory here – handling a multitude of styles, all well, and crafting some of the most sophisticated soul of his generation. The album's got the same jazzy references you'll find on the best work by Donny Hathaway ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Later Tamla pressing – T6-326S1 – with MR stamp.)
Innervisions ... CD 5.99
Innervisions (numbered limited edition) ... CD 9.99
One Way —
One Way Featuring Al Hudson (1980) ... LP MCA, 1980. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest albums ever from Al Hudson and One Way – a set that still has the group bristling with loads of funky energy – yet also hitting a groove that's wonderfully smooth as well! One Way were really one of the top of the larger funk combos of the time – and this set's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dexter Wansel —
Life On Mars ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic bit of space age funk – and maybe one of the greatest moments ever from Philly Soul maestro Dexter Wansel! The album goes way beyond any of Wansel's other work – and blends his warm soulful styles with some of the more keyboard-oriented funk that was coming out of the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, some wear at the top left corner, minor blemishes, and is lightly bent at the top edge.)
Bobby Womack —
Lookin' For A Love Again ... LP United Artists, 1974. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A stone classic from Bobby Womack – one of those records that has all his best elements firmly in place, put forward at a level that's sophisticated and polished, yet never too commercial at all! Bobby's voices are still incredible – that raspy, personal feel that's rooted in country ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, heavy edge wear, bent corners, and some flaking at the spine.)
Luther Vandross —
Best Remixes ... CD Epic/Sony (Japan), Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(1991 Japanese pressing.)
Patrick Cowley —
Afternooners ... CD Dark Entries, Early 80s. Used ... $9.99
The continuing lost legacy of Patrick Cowley – the San Francisco 80s club maestro who made some famous records with Sylvester – but who also did a huge amount of underground sounds for porno films at the time! This set digs deep into that legacy – by featuring music that Cowley ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more CD
Also available Afternooners ... LP 23.99
Hall & Oates —
Ooh Yeah ... LP Arista, 1988. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Supremes —
Meet The Supremes (2CD edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Motown/Hip-O Select, 1962. Used 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
An amazing collection – way more than just an expanded version of this classic album, given that there's enough tracks on here for four records overall! The core set is sublime early material from The Supremes – the group's first album for Motown, but one that already shows them ... read more CD
(Out of print 2010 limited edition – in great shape!)
Neville Brothers —
Best Of The Neville Brothers – 20 Century Masters The Millennium Collection ... CD A&M/Universal, 1980s/1990s. Used ... $3.99
... CD
Stylistics —
Hurry Up This Way Again ... CD TSOP, 1980. Used ... $18.99
A huge change from the early sound of The Stylistics – as the group have moved to Philly International, and are really shining in the light of the Gamble & Huff galaxy! The album's got a lot more grooves than before, but still offers up plenty of space for the trademark mellow ballads ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Whispers —
Song Book Vol 1 – The Songs Of Babyface ... CD Interscope, 1980s/1990s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Open Our Eyes ... CD CBS, 1974. Used ... $2.99
Spiritual, soulful, and oh, so beautiful! This record captures Earth Wind & Fire at a perfect transition moment – when they've still got some of their avant jazz roots, but are leaning towards the smooth soulful funk sound that put them on the charts a few years later. The whole thing's ... read more CD
Also available Open Our Eyes (expanded edition) ... CD 6.99
Temptations —
Psychedelic Soul (expanded and remastered) ... CD Motown, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
2CDs – and a motherlode of classic work by The Temptations! The set focuses on the group's groundbreaking work with producer Norman Whitfield at Motown – sides from the late 60s and early 70s that were some of the most righteous to ever come out of the motor city! Whitfield had a ... read more CD
(2003 pressing.)
Levert —
Just Coolin' ... CD Atlantic, 1988. Used ... $4.99
Includes "Pull Over", "Just Coolin" and "Let's Get Romantic". CD
Liz Torres & Kenny Jammin Jason —
What You Make Me Feel (fierce mix, dub mix, jack track, houseappella) ... 12-inch Underground, 1986. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Erotic Drum Band —
Action '78 (double a-side single) ... 12-inch Champagne (Canada), 1978. Very Good ... $11.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Champagne sleeve. Cover has a sticker, and name in marker on sleeve & labels.)
James Brown —
Live At The Apollo ... LP King, 1963. Very Good ... $34.99
A landmark album that forever changed the face of live recordings – and soul music too! 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 – the sort of show that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing with crown logo. Cover has seam splitting with tape repair, some surface wear & aging.)
Average White Band —
Cut The Cake ... LP Atlantic, 1975. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
If you need to own one album by Average White Band, this is it! The album features the band at their funky best – playing hard and chopping away with a strong crossover sound that put them firmly on the map during the early 70s. Loads of tight rolling basslines and hard drums – all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ring wear, center split on the spine.)
Leroy Hutson —
Closer To The Source ... LP Curtom, 1978. Very Good ... $16.99
Fantastic stuff – and one of the greatest albums ever by Chicago soul maestro Leroy Hutson! The set was recorded hot on the heels of the massive Hutson and Hutson II albums – and is done in a very similar style – with Leroy pushing 70s mellow soul to new heights through his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ring & edge wear, center split on the spine & bottom.)
Tears For Fears —
Songs From The Big Chair ... LP Mercury, 1985. Very Good ... $24.99
Was there a finer moment of 80s pop than this little gem? Maybe not – as the duo are at their most floppy-haired charming throughout – serving up some of the catchiest new romantic material of their generation, including the hits "Shout" and "Everybody Wants To Rule The ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with "72" labels and Sterling stamp.)
Commodores —
Heroes ... LP Motown, 1980. Sealed Gatefold ... $6.99
The Commodores tenth album – as you might guess from the big X on the cover – and a set that features some of the last great moments of Lionel Richie with the group! The album's a bit overlooked, but has a really great groove – kind of a middle ground between The Commodores' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch and Motown Sound stickers.)
Nina Simone —
Wild Is The Wind (UHQCD pressing) ... CD Philips/Verve (Japan), 1965. Used ... $9.99
A landmark album from Nina Simone – a set that really pushes her far past just the standard realm of jazz vocals, and which also helped really establish her role as one of the most righteous singers of the 60s! The set's maybe extremely noteworthy for Nina's original tune "Four ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Al Green —
Full Of Fire ... LP Hi Records, 1976. Very Good ... $5.99
Hi Records perfection from the mighty Al Green – slightly later than some of his key early hits, but a record that shows Green still taking fire on all burners! Production is by the team of Al and Willie Mitchell – in a mode that's slightly fuller and more updated than before, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Southern Exposure —
Headin South/RCA, 1978. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A sweet disco set from the Canadian scene of the late 70s. The tracks are long and nicely stretched-out – and have a great use of percussion at the core, mixed with spacier keyboards that really help refine the groove – and give the tracks more than enough energy to push well past the ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Caldera —
Sky Islands ... LP Capitol, 1977. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Classic Latin-tinged fusion on Capitol – recorded with a smooth soulful style that's right up there with the best of the Capitol Rare generation! Caldera mixes together nice jazzy saxes with guitars, percussion, and some great keyboard work by Eduardo Del Barrio – all produced by the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has edge wear, corner bend, light surface wear.)
Gene Harris —
Astral Signal ... LP Blue Note, 1974. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A masterpiece from Gene Harris – an album that's probably been his biggest influence on the sound of soul in the 21st Century, and for good reason too! The set moves way beyond both Harris' acoustic piano roots in the Three Sounds, and his other electric sides of the 70s – into sublime ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original black b label pressing. Cover has some light wear & aging, small top seam split.)
Bootsy's Rubber Band —
Stretchin' Out In Bootsy's Rubber Band ... LP Warner, 1976. Very Good ... $14.99
Bootsy Collins' first solo album as a leader – and a masterpiece of slow bassy funk that set the tone for countless other groups to come! Bootsy steps into the spotlight with a tremendous amount of confidence and personality on the record – emerging as the one real star that could ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a click on the first track. Cover has some light surface/ring wear. Ink stamp on label.)
George Benson —
Weekend In LA ... LP Warner, 1978. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Nancy Wilson —
Keep You Satisfied ... LP Columbia, 1986. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A great later set from Nancy Wilson – recorded in Japan with arrangements by pianist Masahiko Satoh, but in a warmly glowing mode that's right in step with Nancy's maturing vocal style! The sound is often mellow, but grooves from time to time with a jazzy flourish – kind of an even ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, bent corners, and is bent at the right side.)
Tracy Chapman —
Tracy Chapman ... LP Elektra, 1988. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Right out of the subways and into the top 40! Titles include "Fast Car", "Mountains O Things", "She's Got Her Ticket", "Why", "For My Lover", "Behind The Wall", and "Talkin Bout A Revolution". (Rock, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some waviness and wear along the bottom 1/2 inch or so, with some patchy stuck-on paper on the back. The rest is great.)
George Benson —
Give Me The Night ... LP Qwest/Warner, 1980. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Yipes! This one made everyone a bucket of money – especially Quincy Jones, whose new Qwest imprint the record was one of the first to grace. George has come a long way from his roots with Jack McDuff here – but in a way that kind of has us impressed, as he's grooving away slickly on ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Gil Scott-Heron/Arista, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Gil Scott Heron's first album for Arista – very much in the mellow soul jazz work of his legendary album on Strata East! The record features some wonderfully moody jazz backing that really marks a shift in Gil's style – never going too far over the top, but hitting a sweet groove that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later record club pressing with gradient labels. Cover has a light dent at the opening.)
Rolling Stones —
Some Girls (amended cover) ... LP Rolling Stones, 1978. Very Good+ ... $13.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing with Sterling stamp, in the die-cut cover with amended inner sleeve. Cover has light wear & aging.)
Marilyn McCoo —
Solid Gold ... LP RCA, 1983. Sealed ... $4.99
A debut solo set from Marilyn McCoo – the singer who'd worked famously with the Fifth Dimension, and as a duo with Billy Davis Jr – but who by this point in her career was known best for her work on TV for the show Solid Gold! The weekly program had McCoo out front of the camera – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with hype and price code stickers.)
Pebbles —
Pebbles ... LP MCA, 1987. Sealed ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with hype sticker, light wear, and small holes.)
Midnite Flite —
Don't Turn Away (double a-side single) ... 12-inch TK, 1977. Sealed ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a TK Disco sleeve.)
Mariah Carey —
Mariah Carey ... LP Columbia, 1990. Sealed ... $49.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, still sealed with hype sticker and square sticker spot.)
Various —
Soul To Soul ... LP Atlantic, 1971. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
A legendary concert from 1971 – one that features Wilson Pickett, Ike & Tina Turner, The Staple Singers, Les McCann & Eddie Harris, The Voices Of East Harlem and others joining forces for an epic concert held in Ghana, West Africa! Tracks include "Land Of 1000 Dances" and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later pressing in a non-gatefold barcode cover, still sealed with a large hole in front.)
Rare Earth —
Get Ready ... LP Rare Earth, 1969. Near Mint- ... $14.99
The first really major album from Rare Earth – issued on their own self-named subsidiary of Motown! The set's a perfect blend of the rich undercurrents of the heady Detroit scene of the late 60s – at one level a tripped-out rock record with styles that almost hint at MC5, at another ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing in the rounded die-cut cover, with light ring wear, spot of edge wear at the top.)
Anita Ward —
Songs Of Love ... LP Juana/TK, 1979. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
One of THE disco hits of the 70s – a set that spawned not only a huge hit single for Anita Ward, but which also firmly pushed the Miami scene over the top! The record's a wonderful mix of modes – served up with stone southern soul production from Frederick Knight, but also given plenty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a small factory sticker under the shrink.)
Donna Summer —
Donna Summer ... LP Geffen, 1982. Very Good+ ... $5.99
A great new chapter for Donna Summer – a set that has her working with the legendary Quincy Jones as producer – who gives the whole album a very different sound! There's still plenty of the catchy, bouncy styles you'd know from Summer's late 70s work – but Jones also brings in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Terence Trent D'Arby —
Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby ... LP Columbia, 1987. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby (Japanese pressing) ... CD 9.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light opening edge wear, and is nice overall.)
Bee Gees, Tavares, Yvonne Elliman, & Others —
Saturday Night Fever ... LP RSO, 1977. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
Yes, it was a mega-hit – and yes, it was one of those records that everyone who lived through the 70s seemed to own at one time – but after all these decades, you can't deny the power of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack – especially for the way that it mixed club soul classics ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Commodores —
Nightshift ... LP Motown, 1985. Near Mint- ... $6.99
By this point in their career, The Commodores have lost Lionel Richie and any sort of funk credibility they had from their early years – but they also somehow manage to reemerge with a great new talent for a sweet mellow groove! The title tune "Nightshift" was one of those tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy with a cutout notch.)
Black Box —
Dreamland ... Cassette 
BMG, 1990. Used ... $4.99
Nicole —
I Can't See (radio, radio edit w/East West, 1998. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Ray Charles —
Genius Sings The Blues ... LP Atlantic, 1961. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Ray Charles in a nicely maturing mode – on a record from later in his Atlantic Records years, definitely paving the way forward for his 60s classics on ABC! The tunes are blues, but not in the way that Charles first started recording on earlier singles for Atlantic – as there's a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red and purple label pressing. Cover has splits on the top & bottom seams with tape remnant, tiny cutout hole, some light wear & aging. Vinyl is nice and clean!)
Phyllis Hyman —
Somewhere In My Lifetime ... LP Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Warm and wonderful work from Phyllis Hyman – a set that's a lot more mainstream soul than her music of a few years before, but one that still shows a strong commitment to the more complicated styles of her roots! The sound here is full and proud – a nice extension of the work that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, mild corner bend.)
Various —
From East Memphis To Kingston – Soul Revisited ... CD Tuff Gong, 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Roy Ayers —
Best Of Roy Ayers – Soul Essential Series ... CD Polydor, 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Roy's so great, we'd be hard pressed to sum up his genius in a simple greatest hits set – but we love his work so much, that any sort of collection is always a treat! The set brings together 15 of Roy's hippest numbers for Polydor – including some early funk tracks that have now become ... read more CD
(Booklet has a bit of pen inside.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Touch The World ... LP Columbia, 1987. Very Good ... $2.99
Earth Wind & Fire touch the world with this sweet batch of grooves – a set of tracks that has them firmly embracing the electric sound of 80s soul, yet still bringing in some light spiritual touches of their own! The beats are pretty heavy at points – making for plenty of groovers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Powerlight ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good ... $4.99
The Powerlight is burning bright – Maurice White, Philip Bailey, and the rest of the group still very much in classic formation! Even on a post-70s set like this, Earth Wind & Fire still manage to come up with tracks that beat the rest of the ensemble funk groups that grew up in their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some general wear.)
Yello —
Stella ... CD Mercury, 1985. Used ... $3.99
Thank John Hughes & Ferris Beuller for the fame of this one – the album that pushed Yello over the top with the perennial favorite "Oh Yeah" – a tune that's been used countless times over the years since that famous soundtrack, and which still resonates on TV commercials ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
(US pressing.)
Shirley Caesar —
Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name ... LP Myrrh, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Slique —
Rhythm & Ghetto Soul ... CD Rosehip, 2009. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Sealed copy, spine has a cutout notch.)
Mavis Staples —
You Are Not Alone ... CD Anti, 2010. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A rawly beautiful set from Mavis Staples – produced by Jeff Tweedy, and we think it's her best of the past decade! There's a roomy, lived in vibe that's achingly effective on this one – the core group is her road band, with additional players including Tweedy, Patrick Sansone, Mark ... read more CD
(Marker through barcode.)
Various —
Taste Of Soul Vol 1 ... CD Vee Jay, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Way way way more than just a "taste" of soul – and instead, a really heavy-hitting collection that's filled with rare material from Chicago's legendary Vee Jay Records! The set goes way past other Vee Jay hits collections, to include some killer tracks that were among some of the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gap Band —
Best Of The Gap Band ... CD Mercury, Early 80s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Patti Labelle —
Winner In You ... CD MCA, 1986. Used ... $1.99
A bit one for Patti Labelle in the 80s – a set that crossed over big at the time, but which still has the lady in very soulful territory! Patti seems to sparkle most here on the mellower cuts – the gentle groovers and laidback ballads that helped open her up to a whole new audience, ... read more CD
Also available Winner In You ... LP 3.99(Mid 80s MCA/JVC pressing – disc made in Japan!)
Sam Cooke —
Portrait Of A Legend 1951 to 1964 (SACD pressing) ... CD Abkco, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $6.99
A massive collection of work by the great Sam Cooke – featuring 30 tunes in all, and spanning the range of his full career – from his early roots in gospel music, to the incredibly powerful soul tunes he cut shortly before his untimely death. The set's got most everything you'd ever ... read more CD
(2003 hybrid SACD pressing!)
Roy Roberts —
Strange Love ... CD Ocean Beach, 2011. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print, sealed copy.)
LTD —
Something To Love ... LP A&M, 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A great little groover from LTD – and a set that's got everything coming together perfectly in the mix! The set features arrangements from Philly Soul maestro Bobby Martin – who brings together this wonderful blend of styles – funk, smoother soul elements, and the kind of upbeat, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Teddy Pendergrass —
Workin It Back ... LP Asylum, 1985. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a short click on "Love 4/2".)
Stephanie Mills —
If I Were Your Woman ... LP MCA, 1987. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
An 80s quiet storm classic from Stephanie Mills – one of her best-remembered sides from the time, and a real hit-making set of ballads and mellow numbers! The title track's a great remake of Gladys Knight's classic of the same name – updated with some nice 80s production touches that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Donald Byrd —
Places & Spaces ... LP Blue Note, 1975. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
An incredible record – and one of the real high points in the career of trumpeter Donald Byrd! The album's the third one he cut with producer/arranger Larry Mizell – and of all Byrd's work with Mizell, this one's the funkiest, the tightest, the most soulful, and the most perfectly ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (70s black b label pressing. Cover looks nice, with minimal wear.)
Places & Spaces ... CD 16.99
Places & Spaces ... CD 14.99
Kool & The Gang —
Love & Understanding ... LP Dee-Lite, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Amazing work from Kool & The Gang – from a period when they were pushing past their tight early funky sound, into a super-dope mix of electronics and spacey jamming that is still pretty darn revolutionary today! Although you might think the album would be a bit disco by the date, it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Cover has surface wear, edge wear, and aging. Vinyl is nice.)
Love & Understanding ... CD 10.99
Love & Understanding ... CD 9.99
Reuben Wilson & The Cost Of Living —
Got To Get Your Own ... CD Cadet/Dusty Groove, 1975. Used ... $9.99
Monster funk from Hammond hero Reuben Wilson – an album of hard-burning, bad-walking tunes that are a fair bit different than most of his other work! Although Wilson recorded some pretty traditional organ jazz for the Blue Note and Groove Merchant labels, this album has him working with his ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Four Tops —
Best Of The Four Tops ... LP Motown, 1960s/Early 70s. Very Good+ 2LP ... $9.99
A massive 70s 2LP set! Titles include "Something About You', "It's All In The Game", "Still Water", "7 Rooms Of Gloom", "Shake Me Wake Me", "Reach Out I'll Be There", "I'll Turn To Stone", "If I Were A Carpenter", "Walk ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Wintley Phipps —
I Give You My Life ... LP Ultimate, 1979. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
5th Dimension —
Greatest Hits On Earth ... LP Bell, Late 60s/1972. Very Good+ ... $6.99
All the genius you'd ever want by this sublime soul harmony group – packed up on one LP! Lots of great songs by Jimmy Webb and Laura Nyro – and titles include "One Less Bell To Answer", "Save The Country", "Wedding Bell Blues", "Last Night I Didn't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Silver label pressing with Artisan stamp. Cover has a light stain on the bottom seam and some wear.)
James & Bobby Purify —
Pure Sound Of The Purifys ... LP Bell, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
James & Bobby were one of the classic male soul duos of the 60s – and this album of tight tracks is right up there with similar work by Sam & Dave, Bob & Earl, and Mel & Tim. The album doesn't include their big hit "I'm Your Puppet", but it does have a lot of other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Isley Brothers —
Harvest For The World ... LP T Neck, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
Fantastic Isleys from the mid-70s! The record has the group dropping their heavy funk style (which was sounding a bit tired by this point), and picking up a strident soul groove that buoyed their tracks with a spiritual sound that reminds us of some of the best moments from the Brother Brother ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Rihanna —
Good Girl Gone Bad ... LP Def Jam, 2008. Very Good+ 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
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(Includes the insert.)
Various —
Big Chill – Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack ... CD Motown, 1960s/1984. Used ... $1.99
Motown classics from Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, Smokey Robinson & others. (Soundtracks, Soul) CD
(Out of print.)
Marcus Miller —
Silver Rain ... CD Koch, 2005. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "Bruce Lee", "Silver Rain", "Frankenstein", "Power Of Soul", "Make Up My Mind", and "Boogie On Reggae Woman". CD
(Out of print, spine has a cutout notch.)
David Ruffin —
In My Stride ... LP Motown, 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Later Motown work from David Ruffin, but still pretty darn great – thanks to vocals that rise to the top, no matter what the tune! The album was co-produced by Van McCoy and Charles Kipps, with arrangements by McCoy – but the overall sound is light years away from some of Van's poppier ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Buddy Miles —
Message To The People ... LP Mercury, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A really fantastic album from drummer Buddy Miles – an artist that many folks know for his key rock work in the Band Of Gypsys group of Jimi Hendrix, but a musician with an equally great ear for soul and funk as well! Miles began in Electric Flag, and certainly has ties to the world of psych ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Angela Bofill —
Angie ... LP Buddah/Arista, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Angela Bofill's sublime first album – a mixture of jazzy soul and soulful jazz, all put together with a sound that's really a cut above most of her contemporaries! As with Jean Carn or Phyllis Hyman, there's a sophistication to Angela's sound here that indicates roots in much hipper ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Patti Austin —
End Of A Rainbow ... LP CTI, 1976. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Wonderfully warm soul from the great Patti Austin – a key artist in the late 70s, and one who really helped push the music forward with a new sense of sophistication! Patti's got a strongly jazzy vibe here – and works with David Matthews arrangements that are really well put-together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available End Of A Rainbow (Japanese pressing) ... CD 9.99(Yellow label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Includes the heavy inner sleeve.)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Wake Up Everybody ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Teddy Pendergrass and crew get a bit more political than on earlier releases, and adopt the righteous bubbling soul groove that had put the O'Jays over the top a few years earlier – with incredible results! The title cut – "Wake Up Everybody" – would prove to be a great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Herbie Mann & Tamiko Jones —
Mann & A Woman ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A really unique collaboration between fluteman Herbie Mann and soul singer Tamiko Jones – a vocalist who's always a really special talent, and who has an equally great ear for jazz as well! That style works perfectly here – as the vibe is somewhere between Herbie's Latin and Brazilian-s ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has light wear, a cutout hole, and two spots of sticker residue.)
