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!
Items added July 12 - 16
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Albert Collins —
Alive & Cool ... LP 
Red Lightnin (UK), 1969. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Cicero Blake —
Too Hip To Be Happy ... LP Valley Vue, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Irma Thomas —
Soul Queen Of New Orleans ... LP Maison De Soul, 1978. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Later stuff from Irma – recorded for the rootsy Maison de Soul label, with a sound that's a lot more down and dirty than some of her classic Imperial sides from the 60s. Personally, we prefer Irma in bigger arrangements – but her vocals here are still pretty nice, and the album has a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Mathis —
Killing Me Softly With Her Song/
Columbia/Real Gone, Mid 70s. New Copy ... $16.99 17.98
Johnny Mathis riding high in the early-to-mid 70s – with 2 great albums on one CD! Johnny takes on a mix of sweet & tender and more melancholy tunes on Killing Me Softly, showing a surer hand at making a batch of then contemporary hits his own much more successfully than other veteran pop ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Merry Clayton —
Merry Clayton ... LP Ode/Real Gone, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.99
Righteous and rocking soul from Merry Clayton – a record that really helped put the singer on the map during the 70s! Merry had roots in a few different strands of music, and was always a bit different than some of her straighter soul contemporaries – a quality that really comes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 1200 – on maroon vinyl!)
Various —
Jazz Dispensary – Moon Rocks – Extraplanetary Funk, Space Disco, & Galactic Boogie (180 gram pressing) (2017 Black Friday Release) ... LP Fantasy, Late 70s. New Copy Gatefold ... $29.99
A cool collection of funky tracks from the Fantasy Records catalog of the 70s – the kind of hip cuts that were often better than mainstream disco – and which sometimes used a bit of jazz in the instrumentation as well! There's a few spacey themes here, but maybe not as much as you'd ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition – on clear vinyl!)
Master Plan —
Electric Baile (commercial mix, small dub, large dub) ... 12-inch Sunset, 1986. Very Good ... $4.99
The groove here is a combination of Chicago house and some light electric Latin touches – hence the "baile" in the title! The groove is relatively straightforward on the main mix – complete with a catchy female vocal – but the dubs really take off into greater territory ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has wear.)
Pieces Of A Dream —
Imagine This ... LP Elektra, 1983. Very Good ... $0.99
A smooth jazzy classic from Pieces Of A Dream – and a real standout from the early 80s scene! The core trio of Curtis Harmon on drums, James Lloyd on keys, and Cedric Napoleon on bass are produced by Grover Washington with a fuller feel than usual – taking the piano trio approach of ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Al Kooper with Shuggie Otis —
Kooper Session ... LP Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
Shuggie Otis' second appearance on record (the first was with Johnny Otis on the Cold Shot LP) – done in a studio blues jam headed by Al Kooper, who's more than willing to back off and let Shuggie get plenty of space to do his own thing! The record has Shuggie really going to town on a few ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK CBS pressing.)
James Brown —
It's A Mother ... LP King, 1969. Very Good ... $24.99
A definite mother from James Brown – the kind of all-funky album that few of his contemporaries could ever hope to match! If you've ever doubted the sheer raw power of James at the end of the 60s, the first few notes of this one will definitely make you a convert – and the stretched-out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear with split top and bottom seams.)
JBs —
Groove Machine ... LP TK, 1979. Very Good ... $11.99
A rock-solid groove machine from The JBs – an album that's a bit different than their earlier sides for People Records, yet still pretty wonderful overall! The approach is more club than funk – yet the grooves are still mostly live ensemble playing – kind of a ratcheted-up ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Lifestyle —
Lifestyle ... LP Rollers, 1977. Very Good ... $4.99
An obscure harmony group from the early 70s (we only know them from this one album) – with a great sound that's right up there in the New Jersey/Philly mode. Production is by Billy Jackson – who does a good job with the uptempo numbers (recorded at Sigma Sound), but even better with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and wear.)
Oscar Brown Jr. —
Sin & Soul ... LP Columbia, 1960. Very Good ... $3.99
Trend-setting vocal work from Oscar Brown Jr – one of the hippest singers of his generation, and a vocalist who really took things to the next level in the 60s! Brown's got a sound that's partially influenced by the vocalese of Eddie Jefferson, Jon Hendricks, and other singers of the 50s ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split bottom seam and partially split top.)
Prince —
Lovesexy ... LP Paisley Park, 1988. Very Good ... $16.99
It's the late 80s and after the decision to keep the Black album in the can, Prince gives us Lovesexy. Not his finest moment, but far from his weakest, with more than a couple nice numbers like "Alphabet Street", "Lovesexy", "When 2 R In Love" and "Anna ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a hype sticker and a gold promo stamp.)
Various —
Funky 16 Corners ... LP Stones Throw, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $18.99 19.99
One of the best funky compilations ever! The folks at Stones Throw Records – home of some of the most funk-inspired hip hop of the past decade – have dug through the crates to come up with this incredible batch of 19 tunes, all well-researched, nicely remastered, and offered up here on ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prince —
Controversy ... LP Warner, 1981. Very Good ... $14.99
Classic Prince – an album that signaled an end to the first part of Prince's storied career, leaning heavily on his fascination with new wave, mixed with the r&b grooves and 70s funk of his earliest LPs. Prince is definitely in a transitional mode here, the easy politics of the punk era ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan —
Rags To Rufus ... LP ABC, 1974. Very Good ... $9.99
One of those records that everyone seemed to own, back in the day – and for good reason, too – as Rufus and Chaka have a way of opening ears of folks who dig so many different styles – from soul to rock to funk and jazz – but all with a groove that's totally their own! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Kashmere Stage Band —
Texas Thunder Soul 1968 to 1974 ... LP Now Again/Stones Throw, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A massive exploration of the music of Kashmere Stage Band – the legendary Texas funk combo whose work has been pushed heavily over the years by Wax Poetics, Stones Throw, and many others! The set goes even deeper than any of the previous vinyl reissues of work by the group – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Aaron Neville —
Love Letters – The Allen Toussaint Sessions ... CD Sunset Blvd, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Aaron Neville's made many great records over the years – but to some of us, he never sounded better than on these early sides with legendary producer Allen Toussaint – a studio genius who really helped set Neville in just the right sort of space! Lots of these tracks are mellow, but ... read more CD
Shahid Wheeler —
Just One Dance Before You Go (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Melodies International (UK), Late 70s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $11.99 12.98
A fast-stepping groover with a mighty warm sound – the kind of cut that moves quickly enough for the dancefloor, but also has the richness of a mellower song – thanks to just the right sort of arrangements! Shahid Wheeler has this heartbreaking falsetto that's an unusual mix for the ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Le Stim —
Tribute To Muhammad Ali (We Crown The King) (short, long) ... 12-inch Melodies International (UK), 1980. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $11.99 12.98
A fantastic tribute to Muhammad Ali – one that's maybe a bit more disco than the Champ would have used in the ring, but which has all his same sense of bravado! The rhythm is great enough on its own – pumping things up with fast-riffing guitar, rolling bass, keyboard waves, and horn ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Royal House —
Yeah Buddy (ext mix)/Warlock, 1988. Very Good ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Warlock sleeve.)
Morris Day —
Color Of Success ... LP Warner, 1985. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Missing the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Cheri —
Murphy's Law (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Venture, 1982. Very Good ... $1.99
A wonderful midtempo club number from Geraldine Hunt and Daniel Joseph, a minor hit with a chunky 80s groove beat and those smurph sounding voices in the chorus! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Venture sleeve.)
Con Funk Shun —
Secrets ... LP Mercury, 1977. Very Good ... $1.99
A great early album from Con Funk Shun – a mix of funkier tunes and some excellent smooth modern ones in step with the mellower work by Cameo or Maze – done with more soaringly emotional sounds that moves beyond their peers! A love for earlier 70s styles might be what pushes Secrets ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jesse's Gang with Farley Funkin Keith —
Real Love (Is It Real?) (6:36, edit 4:40, real dub 8:49) ... 12-inch Jes Say, 1985. Very Good ... $3.99
Mid 80s Chicago house by Jesse Saunders and Farley Keith. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some marker.)
George Clinton —
Computer Games ... LP Capitol, 1982. Very Good ... $12.99
Great post-Parliafunkadelicment work from George Clinton – surely the biggest hit of his albums for Capitol – especially since it features the singles "Atomic Dog" and "Loopzilla"! We'll be honest in saying that at the time this one came out, as die-hard Detroit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Computer Games ... CD 13.99(Cover has some pen and marker.)
Booker T & The MGs —
Universal Language ... LP Elektra, 1977. Very Good ... $11.99
A sweet sweet set of electric 70s funk – recorded by Booker T during a brief, but well-needed reunion with the MGs! The sound here is quite different than Stax-era MGs – as Booker plays a range of keyboards, not just organ – and the grooves have these great jazz funk touches at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
MFSB —
MFSB ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good ... $4.99
A seminal album by this legendary Philly instrumental group – essentially the house band at Sigma Studios, and an incredible ensemble filled with top-shelf musicians! The sound here is virtually the blueprint for Philly soul of the 70s – a blend of wickedly tight rhythms and fuller ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jackson 5 —
Third Album ... LP Motown, 1970. Very Good ... $11.99
The Jacksons' third album for Motown – and definitely one that has the quintet moving full steam ahead! There's a sense of perfection here right from the get-go – that really put-together quality the boys hit with their second album, thanks to great studio help from The Corporation and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Patrice Rushen —
Pizzazz ... LP Elektra, 1979. Very Good ... $6.99
Brilliant work from Patrice Rushen – one of the records that not only helped break her out of the jazz funk ghetto, and right into the mainstream – but a set that also had a pretty profound influence on the progression of soul in the early 80s! Rushen sings as well as plays keyboards ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a center split spine.)
Michael Orr & The Book Of Life —
Love Will Rise ... LP Birthright/High Jazz (Switzerland), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 27.98
Stunning sounds from Michael Orr – a singer you might know from his secular work in the duo of Harris & Orr – and who still sounds incredible here in a more spiritual-styled set from the start of the 80s! As with Michael's earlier music, there's a cool, cosmic vibe going on in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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Patrice Rushen —
Remind Me – The Classic Elektra Recordings 1978 to 1984 (3LP set) ... LP Elektra/Strut (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 3LP ... $29.99 30.99
Stunning work from the great second chapter of Patrice Rushen – the time when the lady moved over to Elektra Records and really opened up her groove! Rushen had already been making great music for most of the 70s – playing fantastic keyboards as a real up-and-coming star on the funky ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Remind Me – The Classic Elektra Recordings 1978 to 1984 ... CD 13.99 This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, July 19.
Bam Bam —
You've Been Messin Around (double a-side promo) ... 12-inch DJ International, 1986. Very Good ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Chip E —
Time To Jack (voc, house)/Underground, 1986. Very Good ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing with red print.)
Fingers Inc —
It's Over (dub, voc)/Underground, Late 80s. Very Good ... $19.99
Larry Heard and Robert Owens what more need we say? Mr Fingers adds his soulful, jazzy touch to a classic classic Chicago house bass line, then Robert Owens lays his rich vocals over the top for a certified classic! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Bar-Kays —
Flying High On Your Love ... LP Mercury, 1977. Very Good ... $3.99
A great step forward for The Bar-Kays – an album that actually has them taking on a few mellower moments, amidst the heavy funk you might expect – yet all without softening their groove at all! The album's very much in the best spirit of the group's Mercury debut – still recorded ... (Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Prince —
Around The World In A Day ... LP Paisley Park, 1985. Very Good Gatefold ... $11.99
A mad bit of soul psychedelia from Prince – a record that sounds better and better over the years, and which stands out from most of his 80s work thanks to some really unique production and songwriting! After Purple Rain, Prince did anything but wince in the face of living up to such a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Fold over flap is intact but has some wear.)
Wilson Pickett —
Midnight Mover ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Very Good ... $14.99
Stone soul from Wilson Pickett – the kind of all-great Atlantic album that had Wilson standing above most of the filler-heavy soul acts of the time! The album's overflowing with great original tunes written by Pickett and a young Bobby Womack – wonderful work that revels in the raspy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green & blue label pressing. Cover has light wear and a name in pen in the top right corner.)
Jacksons —
Jacksons ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good Gatefold ... $6.99
Great stuff – and a key link between the early work of the Jackson 5 on Motown and Michael's later grooves with Quincy Jones! The Gamble/Huff team give the group a smooth sweet sound – definitely in a dancefloor mode, with some of the bassy riffs of Michael's Off The Wall album, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jacksons ... CD 8.99(Cover has light wear.)
Patrice Rushen —
Remind Me – The Classic Elektra Recordings 1978 to 1984 ... CD Elektra/Strut (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Stunning work from the great second chapter of Patrice Rushen – the time when the lady moved over to Elektra Records and really opened up her groove! Rushen had already been making great music for most of the 70s – playing fantastic keyboards as a real up-and-coming star on the funky ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available Remind Me – The Classic Elektra Recordings 1978 to 1984 (3LP set) ... LP 29.99 This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, July 19.
Jamila Woods —
Legacy Legacy (with download) ... LP Jagjaguwar, 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $20.99 24.99
Jamila Woods already blew us away with her debut – but this second set has the singer ready to take on the world with a huge step forward in her style! Jamila caught us almost by surprise when she first emerged – a Chicago soul singer who wasn't on our radar, and who already had this ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Legacy Legacy ... CD 12.99(Includes download!)
Brief Encounter —
We Want To Play (with bonus track) ... LP Dream/Athens Of The North (UK), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
An obscure bit of boogie from Brief Encounter – a southern soul group known best for their mid 70s sides for the Sound Stage Seven label, stepping out here in a completely different 80s groove! Most tracks are upbeat and dancefloor funky – plenty of bass on the bottom and some sweet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Last Poets —
Transcending Toxic Times ... CD Ropeadope, 2019. New Copy 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
These are definitely toxic times, and we're happy we've still got the Last Poets on hand to transcend them – especially as the group here sounds maybe better than we've heard them in a long, long time! There's as much music as there is poetry to the record – some of the songforms they ... read more CD
Lee Fields & The Expressions —
It Rains Love (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD Big Crown, 2019. New Copy 2CD ... $13.99 16.99
We've loved the music of Lee Fields for many many years – but these days, he seems to be sounding even better than ever – taking all of his decades of experience in soul music, and blending his deep soul roots with an even more mature, open sort of style! And even though Lee's early ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
Also available It Rains Love ... CD 12.99(Limited edition and going fast!)
Judy Pollak Featuring 33 1/Chatsford/Athens Of The North (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
An underground mellow soul gem from the 70s – recorded on the Detroit scene with lead vocals by Judy Pollak, and backings by a very hip soul trio! 33 1/3 are way more than just an instrumental group – as they also harmonize behind Judy a fair bit – really elevating the soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available In Togetherness (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 24.99
Barbara Howard —
On The Rise ... CD Remined/Colemine, 1970. New Copy ... $10.99
A lost Ohio soul treasure – the initial effort by a singer with a hell of a voice, but one who languished in obscurity after the poor response to this debut LP! Barbara Howard really knocks it out of the park here – singing like a deep soul diva with a hell of a lot of power and focus ... read more CD
Various —
Basement Beehive – The Girl Group Underground ... LP Numero, Mid 60s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $23.99 34.98
One of the deepest digs into the 60s girl group scene we've ever seen – a package that not only gets way way past the big hits of the time, but also provides much better sound and way more context than the sorts of dodgy CDr collections that have spotted the market for years! It's great to ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pastor TL Barrett —
Like A Ship (Without A Sail) ... LP Mt Zion/Numero, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99 18.98
A soul record we'd put up there with some of our favorites produced in Chicago during the early 70s – a gospel album from Pastor TL Barrett, but one that's gone on to legendary status among funk and soul collectors over the years! Barrett works here with his Youth For Christ Choir, of Mt. ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jackie Shane —
Any Other Way ... LP Numero, Late 60s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $21.99 27.98
Fantastic sounds from Jackie Shane – a Canadian soul singer who's achieved a bit of recent fame, due to her legacy as an underground trans figure – but an artist who'd already be a winner, even without such a fascinating back story! Fortunately, both sides of Jackie's life are included ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Any Other Way ... CD 18.99
Various —
Eccentric Soul – The Capsoul Label ... LP Numero, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $23.99 24.98
A treasure trove of funk and soul from one heck of a great little label – Columbus, Ohio's short-lived Capsoul imprint – only around for 5 years in the 70s, but home to a great flurry of indie singles! We first caught onto the label's brilliance with their funky classics "Hot ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Trip To The Moon – 13 Super Groovy Soul, Rhythm N Blues, & Funk Songs About the Moon ... CD Tramp (Germany), 1960s/1970s. New Copy ... $14.99
Turns out, folks were going to the moon long before Neil Armstrong took his giant step for mankind – spinning out into space with rare singles like these – all great moon-themed numbers that rocket into space with solid fuel of their own! The set's got this fantastic mix of styles ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
Also available Trip To The Moon – 11 Super Groovy Soul, Rhythm N Blues, & Funk Songs About the Moon ... LP 16.99
Various —
Trip To The Moon – 11 Super Groovy Soul, Rhythm N Blues, & Funk Songs About the Moon ... LP Tramp (Germany), 1960s/1970s. New Copy Gatefold ... $16.99
Turns out, folks were going to the moon long before Neil Armstrong took his giant step for mankind – spinning out into space with rare singles like these – all great moon-themed numbers that rocket into space with solid fuel of their own! The set's got this fantastic mix of styles ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Trip To The Moon – 13 Super Groovy Soul, Rhythm N Blues, & Funk Songs About the Moon ... CD 14.99
Michael Franks —
Camera Never Lies ... LP Warner, 1987. Very Good+ ... $0.99
Tavares —
Loveline ... LP Capitol, 1981. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Tavares really sound great here – way past their 70s hits, but still wonderfully balanced as a harmony soul group! As always, Tavares prove they can groove without ever losing their cool – singing wonderfully amidst some tight-stepping numbers – the best of which hit a warm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole, a sticker spot, and some wear.)
Lou Rawls —
Tobacco Road ... LP Capitol, 1963. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A real breakthrough for Lou – a set that again paired him with arranger Onzy Matthews, and which even more deeply explored the unique space between jazz, soul, and the blues that became Rawls' prime territory back in the 60s! Matthews' backings are hip and jazzy throughout – filled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing.)
Sam & Dave —
Best Of Sam & Dave ... LP Atlantic, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Great work from one of the tightest acts of 60s soul – the always-energetic Sam & Dave, working here with an excellent batch of tracks by Isaac Hayes & David Porter! Titles include "Hold On, I'm Comin", "May I Baby", "Soul Man", "I Thank You", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Best Of Sam & Dave ... CD 1.99(Red & green label Rockefeller pressing in a slightly different cover.)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles —
Tears Of A Clown ... LP Motown, 1967. Near Mint- ... $8.99
About as classic as you can get for late 60s Miracles! Smokey's vocals are in perfect form, and the group still has that 60s falsetto harmony sound, with lots of fragile bits and strong group backing. Includes the huge hit "Tears Of A Clown", plus a motherlode of great originals that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Motown reissue pressing.)
Bill Cosby —
Silver Throat – Bill Cosby Sings ... LP Warner, 1967. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A weird little record from Bill Cosby – a set that's not as all-out funky as some of his other vocal albums, but still pretty nice overall! The style here is more bluesy than soul-based, but production is still by Fred Smith, of 103rd Street Rhythm Band fame – and the album has a sense ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and corner.)
Dennis Edwards —
Don't Look Any Further ... LP Gordy, 1984. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
The Temptations' former lead singer's first solo record with a huge 80s groove album, especially considering the mighty title track – the duet with Siedah Garrett and it's sly reggae influenced bassline and crisp popping beat. This is one of those records we appreciate a lot more with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Grover Washington Jr —
Feels So Good ... LP Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
An incredible batch of electric funk from Grover Washington Jr – easily one of his best albums ever! The record really picks up from the sweet CTI sound of the 70s – taking Bob James arrangements with a lot of space and electric keyboards, and letting Groover blow some wonderfully ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover paste-on is unglued along the top seam.)
Lightnin Hopkins —
Blue Lightnin' ... LP Jewel, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A really nice later set from legendary Texas blues titan Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins – done up for the Jewel label with a bit of the spark that was missing from the hit & miss work he did earlier in the decade for Bluesville! Blue Lightnin' also has a down and dirty style in spots, ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Deniece Williams —
I'm So Proud ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... $2.99
There's plenty to be proud of here – as the album's a key part in the reinvention of Deniece Williams for the 80s – a great way of finding a new setting for her wonderful voice, one that helped her reach a huge new audience in the process! Most of the backings have an 80s approach, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In original shrinkwrap with hype sticker. Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Various —
Give Your Body Up – Club Classics & House Foundations Vol 3 ... CD Rhino, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $4.99
Music from Eddie Kendricks, Linda Clifford, Alicia Myers, Denroy Morgan, Chaka Khan, Lenny Williams, Dan Hartman, Phreek, Visual & Billy Nichols. CD
(Out of print.)
Pieces Of A Dream —
Pieces Of A Dream ... CD Elektra, 1981. Used ... $11.99
The debut of a genius group that would forever transform the sound of electric jazz in the 80s – and a brilliant set that few others could match at the time! Pieces Of A Dream first snuck onto the scene with a sound that was refreshingly subtle at the time – almost a back-to-basics ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Jacksons —
Jacksons ... CD Philadelphia International, 1976. Used ... $8.99
Great stuff – and a key link between the early work of the Jackson 5 on Motown and Michael's later grooves with Quincy Jones! The Gamble/Huff team give the group a smooth sweet sound – definitely in a dancefloor mode, with some of the bassy riffs of Michael's Off The Wall album, but ... read more CD
Also available Jacksons ... LP 6.99(Out of print original pressing.)
Soul Searchers —
We The People ... LP Sussex, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
One the all time great funky albums of the 70s – a mad little record with a sense of rhythm and timing that was years ahead of its time! The Soul Searchers (along with Chuck Brown) later became known for their heavy-hitting Go Go work at the end of the decade – but here, they're a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available We The People ... LP 19.99
Patrice Rushen —
I Was Tired Of Being Alone (long, short) ... 12-inch Elektra, 1982. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo copy.)
Various —
Give Your Body Up – Club Classics & House Foundations Vol 1 ... CD Rhino, 1970s/1980s. Used ... $3.99
Music from Gwen McRae, Fonda Rae, Lace, LaBelle, Side Effect, Five Special, Loose Joins, South Shore Comission, Dee Dee Bridgewater & the O Jays. (Funky Compilations, Soul) CD
(Out of print.)
Dianne & Carole —
Feeling The Pain ... LP Speed, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of the weirdest, coolest Latin Soul albums we've ever heard – the only offering ever from the duo of Dianne & Carole – two female singers who come off with a great deal of enthusiasm on the set! That's our way of saying that the ladies are a bit rough on the vocals – but ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Latin Souls —
Boogaloo & Shingaling ... LP Kapp, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
One of the grooviest groups of the Latin Soul scene – but they'd have to be, given their name! The Latin Souls are a vocal group with a really soulful feel – a great link between the earlier harmony sounds that were bubbling under in Spanish Harlem, and some of the hipper rhythms that ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Wonka —
What Is House?/Trax, 1986. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Another great early house record on Trax, by Mickey Oliver, one of the original Hot Mix 5 who's built a reputation more on mixing than on his records, though this one's no slouch. Who'd have thought you could build such an irresistible groove with just a drum machine, bass synth and 8 bit sampler? 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label pressing.)
Lakeside —
Outrageous ... LP Solar, 1984. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $3.99
A bit past their salad days of funky West Coast numbers like "Fantastic Voyage", but still peddling the LA sound that would lay the basis for G-funk years later, bass heavy grooves under whiny keyboards that owes more than a little to Cameo and later P-Funk. The title track's the best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear and a name in pen.)
Emotions —
Rejoice (180 gram pressing) ... LP Columbia, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A huge hit for both The Emotions and Maurice White – whose Kalimba Productions handled this album in the same hit mode they'd been using for Earth Wind & Fire! There's a polished, soaring bounce her that definitely shows the Earth Wind & Fire touch – and which takes the girls ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram vinyl!)
Deodato —
Knights Of Fantasy ... LP Warner, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Smooth jazzy work from Deodato – a record that takes off from his electric keyboard work of the early 70s, and shows his growing interest in modern soul and R&B a the time! Deodato's still a few years way from some of his famous soul production work, but he's already got a great ear for ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a sticker spot.)
African Music Machine —
Black Water Gold ... LP Soul Power, 1972/1974. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $11.99
Incredible work from the obscure African Music Machine – a southern funk combo led by bassist Louis Villery – a legendary batch of funky singles, finally brought together as a full album! The band has a very unique sound that involves a lot of rolling bubbling basslines, spacey organ ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Michael Franks —
Tiger In The Rain ... LP Warner, 1979. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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
Steve Miller Band —
Fly Like An Eagle ... LP Capitol, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A masterpiece from the legendary SF rocker Steve Miller – and a perfect summation of the years of blues, soul, funk, and rock he'd been soaking up in the Bay Area scene – served up here with an edge that's still very firmly in place! Miller was already plenty great before this set, but ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Rick James —
Fire It Up ... LP Gordy, 1979. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Rick James fires it up at the end of the 70s – stepping out at full star power that has him rivaling the strength of Bootsy Collins at Warner, and paving the way for the rise of Prince in the early 80s! As with Prince, James' version of funk here is a bit offbeat – lots of riffing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch, a name in marker, and some wear.)
Patrice Rushen —
Prelusion ... LP Prestige, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A great set from Patrice Rushen – very different than her later R&B work from the 80s! The record's her first, and at the time, Patrice was much more of a jazz artist – working here with a cool west coast set of players (Joe Henderson on tenor, Hadley Caliman on alto and soprano, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rufus & Chaka —
Masterjam ... LP MCA, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A definite masterjam from Chaka Khan and Rufus – one of the group's last key efforts together – produced to perfection by the mighty Quincy Jones! Chaka's vocals are sublime right from the start – taking on the soaring majesty she'd use on her initial solo recordings – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, a name in pen, and light wear.)
Donald Byrd —
Thank You For FUML (Funkin Up My Life) ... LP Elektra, 1978. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A post-Blue Note effort, and Donald's changing things up a bit with his 125th Street Orchestra and Uptown Singers – funking along in a way you'd expect from the longwinded title! Byrd loostens up the smoother backgrounds of his recent Larry Mizell helmed work, and in their place are grooves ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch, a name in pen, and some marker.)
Gary Bartz —
Music Is My Sanctuary ... LP Capitol, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A fantastic bit of jazz funk fusion – and one of the landmark 70s albums produced by Larry Mizell! This is Gary Bartz's second (and most amazing) collaboration with Larry Mizell – a studio genius who could focus on the best talent of a jazz artist, then expand it using additional ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Baby Huey —
Baby Huey Story – The Living Legend ... LP Curtom, Early 70s. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $14.99
Fantastic! The lost link in the Chicago soul scene of the 60s was Baby Huey – and he was a pretty darn big link too, if you've ever seen him in pictures! Weighing in at about 300 pounds, Baby Huey was sort of a rockin' soul star who played clubs on both sides of the city, to audiences of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Baby Huey Story – The Living Legend (limited edition) ... LP 22.99
Fatback Band —
People Music ... LP Perception, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Essential reissue of 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 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Young-Holt Unlimited —
Young-Holt Unlimited Plays Super Fly ... LP Paula, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Fantastic! Young and Holt lay down a monster set of grooves from Curtis Mayfield's Superfly soundtrack (all the good ones – like "Freddie's Dead", "Give Me Your Love", "Pusher Man", and "Superfly"), and they also get into some funky tracks of their own ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Spirit Of Atlanta —
Burning Of Atlanta ... LP Buddah, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Totally great – and a record you probably know nothing about! The album's one of the greatest ever to come out of the Hotlanta scene of the 70s – a tight batch of funk tracks with a heck of a lot of guitar. The set was produced by Tommy Stewart, of "Bump and Hustle" fame ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Burning Of Atlanta ... LP 49.99
Jimmy Bo Horne —
Best Of The TK Years 1975 to 1985 ... CD TK/EMI (UK), Late 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Stunning Miami grooves from the legendary Jimmy Bo Horne – one of the key figures in the southern club scene of the 70s! Jimmy's got a groove that's very much his own on the set – a snapping, almost clapping sort of rhythm picked up from the George McCrae and KC camps at TK Records ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
BnC —
House Ain't Givin Up (Dean's mix, jackin mix, Matt's mix, edit) ... 12-inch AKA Dance Music, 1987. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Larry Davis —
Sweet Little Angel ... CD Virgo/Kent/Blues Interactions (Japan), 1968/1969. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Exportations —
Party Down (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Birdie, 1982. Very Good+ ... $49.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Various —
Sweet Soul Sounds – Hard To Find 45s On CD ... CD Eric, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A tasty batch of rare soul tunes – many of which are presented in true stereo and original 45 versions! The set's not as "sweet" as the title might imply – as a good measure of tracks on the set come from the Warner/Atlantic catalog of the late 60s and early 70s – and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Smooth Grooves – A Sensual Collection Vol 9 ... CD Rhino, 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features music by Skyy, Tavares, Rose Royce, Patrice Rushen, Zapp, Chaka Khan & Rick James, D Train, Tower Of Power, Johnnie Taylor, Delegation, Moments, and 21st Century. CD
James Mason —
Rhythm Of Life ... LP Chiaroscuro, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite albums ever – and every track is a masterpiece! The album was originally cut for the tiny Chiaroscuro label in 1977 – and it's got a sound that's unlike anything else we can think of – soaring, soulful, jazzy, and righteous – wrapped up in a blend that's ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Junior Kimbrough —
First Recordings ... CD Big Legal Mess/Fat Possum, 1966. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Wicked early work from Junior Kimbrough – sides that are quite different than some of his better-known recordings over the years! The material was cut in Memphis in 1966 by producer Quinton Claunch – and it's got a spare, rootsy quality that's totally great – slow moving drums ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Also available First Recordings (10 inch LP) ... LP 13.99
Ann Peebles —
I Can't Stand The Rain (with download) ... LP Hi Records/Fat Possum, 1974. New Copy ... $13.99 15.99
Easily our favorite album ever by Ann Peebles – not just for the beathead title track, but also because it seems to be the one record where she brings a bit something extra to the studio! The sound is certainly in the classic Hi Records mode here – thanks to production by Willie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Drifters —
I'll Take You Where The Music's Playing ... CD Atlantic/Collectors Choice, 1965. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The Drifters' last full album for Atlantic Records – and a rock-solid set that may well be one of their best for the label in the 60s! The album's heavy on those lightly loping tunes that the group virtually invented a few years before – that slightly-sweetened approach to soul that ... read more CD
Also available I'll Take You Where The Music's Playing ... LP 11.99(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Mike Hitman Wilson & Bad Boy Bill —
Can You Jack/International House, 1987. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
