Soul — New Arrivals 
Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
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Spaniels —
Spaniels ... LP 
Lost-Nite, 1950s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Mustangs —
Wonderful Side Of The Mustangs ... LP GBI, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and some aging.)
Harvey Mason —
MVP – Most Valuable Player ... LP Arista, 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Given that Harvey worked on some of the best fusion sessions of the 70s, it's more than safe to give him "most valuable player" award – because without his drums, many a record would have faltered! Here, though, Mason's much more in his all-out soul mode – singing, playing, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner and a hype sticker)
Rose Royce/MCA, 1976. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
A solid bit of heavy funk – and one of the last strong-selling soundtracks of the blacksploitation era! Sure, you know the hit "Car Wash", but there's plenty of other great numbers that rank the 2LP set right up there with the best of its genre. There's a lot of nice instrumentals ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Etta James —
Live From San Francisco ... CD 
On The Spot, 1981. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Memphis Slim & Willie Dixon —
Baby Please Come Home! – Memphis Slim & Willie Dixon In Paris ... CD Battle, 1962. Used ... $5.99
Rootsy blues from the team of Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon – recorded in Paris in the early 60s at the Trois Mailletz nightclub! The style here is much earthier than you'd guess from the date – the return to tradition mode that some players often experienced while working in the ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Stylistics —
Hurry Up This Way Again/Philadelphia International/West Side (UK), 1980/1981/1982. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
Although best known for their big hits of the early 70s, The Stylstics continued to be a great group well into the decade – and recorded some of their best work for the Philadelphia International label in the early 80s! The sound here is quite different than the fragile harmonies of early ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Four Tops —
Yesterday's Dreams/Motown (UK), Late 60s. Used ... $16.99
2 more classics from the Four Tops – back to back, for a total of 23 tracks in all! Yesterday's Dreams is a simple mix of pop and soul – but in the hands of the Four Tops, just about any song takes on a new soulful life! The record features their minor hit "Yesterday's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ike & Tina Turner —
So Fine ... LP Pompeii, 1968. Very Good ... $16.99
A great one from Ike & Tina – recorded for Ike's short-lived Pompeii subsidiary for Atlantic, with a hard heavy sound that's really great, almost a mixture of the duo's Sue sides with some of Atlantic's southern soul from the same time. Titles include "Too Hot To Hold", "Be ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a split bottom seam, light wear, and a strip of clear tape on the top seam.)
Flaming Ember —
Sunshine ... LP Hot Wax, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
A smoking little set from Flaming Ember – a rock group at the core, but one who has plenty of blue-eyed soul in the mix – thanks to great production from Greg Perry, and strong arrangements from HB Barnum and McKinley Jackson – all of whom give the record a vibe that's right up ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the original die-cut gatefold cover, with a cutout hole, light wear, and a promo sticker.)
Pharoah Sanders —
Love Will Find A Way ... CD Arista (Japan), 1977. Used ... $14.99
A beautiful little record by Pharoah Sanders – quite different than most of his other recordings of the 70s, and done in a smoothly jazzy mode that also features plenty of soul! Sanders did the set in collaboration with Norman Connors – and the style is in that same great mix of mellow ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Percy Sledge —
When A Man Loves A Woman/Atlantic/Collectables, 1966. Used ... $5.99
Massive soul from 60s Atlantic – 2 legendary albums, back to back on one CD! When A Man Loves A Woman is a stone classic from Percy Sledge – and one of southern soul's all-time greatest hits! The title track, "When A Man Loves A Woman", is an undisputed masterpiece – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kashmere Stage Band —
Texas Thunder Soul 1968 to 1974 ... LP Now Again/Stones Throw, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $23.99 24.98
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
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Philip Bailey —
Love Will Find A Way ... CD Verve, 2019. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
Philip Bailey's looking hipper than usual on the cover – and he's sounding hipper than usual within – thanks to fantastic production help from Robert Glasper, Christian McBride, and Chick Corea – all artists who play on the record, and help give Bailey a really timeless sense of ... read more CD
This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, June 21.
Tommy Tate —
Love Me Now ... LP Urgent, 1991. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
California Rock Choir —
California Rock Choir Featuring Ben Vereen & Friends ... LP Adamo, 1977. Very Good ... $19.99
Various —
Walking On Sunshine – Streetwise/Octave (Japan), Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $29.99
A cool collection of cuts from some of the hippest labels on the New York scene in the early 80s – the Partytime and Streewise Records imprints, both home to a whole new wave of club cuts, street soul, and other new styles! Releases on both labels often had a strong degree of electro in the ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the "Ultimate 80s NYC Street Sounds" series!)
Cloud One & Others —
Flying High – Patrick Adams P&P Masters ... CD P&P/Octave (Japan), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $29.99
Tremendous grooves from one of the coolest club labels of all time – the legendary P&P family of labels, home to some of the weirdest, wildest, most experimental tracks to ever hit the dancefloor – yet all tracks that are pretty darn funky too! This 2CD collection is heavy on cuts ... read more CD
(Part of the "Ultimate 80s NYC Street Sounds" series!)
Various —
P&P Presents Happy Music & Friends – A Selection Of Classic And Cult Disco, Funk & Soul ... CD P&P/Octave (Japan), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $29.99
An amazing collection of grooves – all pulled from the legendary P&P Records family of labels from the New York underground – hand-selected by Japanese DJ/collectors Ken Hidaka and Frankie Valentine! If you don't know the P&P groove, this is a great place to start – as ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the "Ultimate 80s NYC Street Sounds" series!)
People's Choice —
Golden Classics ... CD Collectables/Philadelphia International, Mid 70s. Used ... $4.99
A collection of 13 tracks pulled from People's Choice's mid 70s recordings for Philadelphia International – sides that show them making the same progression from funk to disco as other groups of the time, like BT Express. And although it would have been easy for the group to leave behind ... read more CD
Delfonics —
La La Means I Love You (with bonus tracks) ... CD Philly Groove/FTG, 1968. New Copy ... $12.99 13.98
A landmark album in harmony soul – one of those records that pushed the genre to a whole new level! The Delfonics emerge fully formed here as one of the most compelling groups of their time – a tremendous trio with a really unique approach to soul music – one that's heartfelt and ... read more CD
Lloyd Price —
Lloyd Price ... LP Specialty, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Nice work from the great Lloyd Price – early material that's a bit more hard-edged than his better-known sides for ABC! Includes his original versions of "Lawdy Miss Clawdy", "Mailman Blues", "Oh Oh Oh", and "Wish Your Picture Was You". LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Stephanie Mills —
For The First Time ... CD Motown, 1975. Used ... $9.99
A really unusual album from the young Stephanie Mills – not only because it captures the singer at a wonderful early point in her career, when she was still open to a rich range of expression – but also because the whole thing was written and produced by the team of Burt Bacharach and ... read more CD
Also available For The First Time ... LP 4.99(Out of print.)
Bronski Beat —
Age Of Consent ... LP MCA, 1984. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Bobby Rush —
Wearing It Out ... LP LaJam, 1983. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Jean Carn —
Jean Carn/Philadelphia International/West Side (UK), 1976/1978. Used ... $9.99
Brilliant modern soul from Jean Carn – 2 of her greatest albums for Philly International, back to back on one CD! Jean first got her start singing righteous jazz with husband Doug Carn for the Black Jazz label – but by the time of these albums, she was out on her own and working with ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Four Tops —
On Top/Motown (UK), Mid 60s. Used ... $14.99
2 classic 60s albums by the Four Tops! On Top is a nice little album from The Four Tops – one that includes some lesser-known Motown tracks, like "There's No Love Left", "I Got A Feeling", "Shake Me, Wake Me", "Until You Love Someone", and the hit ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Birth Of Soul Vol 4 – Late 50s To Early 60s Black Music That Heralded The Soul Explosion ... CD Kent (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
This series keeps on getting better and better – and this fourth installment may well be the best illustration to date of the birth of soul music! As hinted by the title, the collection features tracks from the late 50s and early 60s that marked a key transition from earlier R&B and ... read more CD
Billy Paul —
Best Of Billy Paul ... CD Philadelphia International/CBS, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
10 tracks that cover a lot of the mode that Billy worked in at Philly. Titles include "Love Buddies", "Let's Make A Baby", "Thanks For Saving My Life", "Let 'Em In", "Me & Mrs Jones", "Am I Black Enough For You", "How Good Is ... read more CD
Ray Charles —
Greatest Hits ... LP ABC, 1959/1960/1961. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Tommy Tate —
Tommy Tate ... LP Juana, 1981. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a center split in the spine and some peeled spots on back.)
Stephanie Mills —
Stephanie Mills (1985 – blue cover) ... CD MCA, 1985. Used ... $14.99
Titles include "Stand Back", "Automatic Passion", "Rising Desire", "Hold On To Midnight", "I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love", "Just You", and "Under Pressure". CD
(Out of print.)
Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers —
Find My Way Back ... LP Charly/Motorcity (UK), 1990. Very Good+ ... $5.99
A surprising reunion for Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers – part of the late 80s run of Motorcity titles that offered new recordings of famous Motown artists! The set's definitely different than Bobby's work from the group in the 60s, but still pretty great – and Taylor's lead has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Little Johnny Taylor —
Open House At My House ... LP Ronn, 1973. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Nice deep bluesy soul from the great Little Johnny Taylor! Not to be confused with the "big" Johnny Taylor, who recorded for Stax, this one's a deeper, rootsier singer, with a good modern southern style that's very much in keeping with the best work of the Ronn label. Bobby Patterson ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Maria Muldaur —
Maria Muldaur ... LP Warner, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $2.99
A landmark record from Maria Muldaur – quite different than the rougher folsky work she cut in the 60s – and done with a really warm studio sound that's pure 70s all the way through! Maria's working here with some older folksy contemporaries – like David Grisman, Ry Cooder, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Leon Ware —
Leon Ware (1972) ... LP United Artists, 1972. Very Good ... $24.99
Sublime work from Leon Ware – the mellow soul master who's one of our favorite talents of the 70s! This album is Leon's first – recorded years before he did his records for Motown and Elektra – and it's done with a less polished sound that's a striking contrast to some of his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, a split spine, some marker, and a peeled spot from an old sticker.)
Various —
Bobby King Presents Stars In Review ... LP Salvador, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
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
Arthur Verocai —
Arthur Verocai ... LP Mr Bongo (UK), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $23.99 24.98
Sweet and jazzy pop from early 70s Brazil – a great little album that we'd rank with our favorites by Marcos Valle and Edu Lobo! Arthur Verocai isn't nearly as well-known as those two, but he works in a similar territory – taking jazz, large arrangements, and nice touches of electric ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Shines —
Too Wet To Plow ... CD Tomato, 1975. Used ... $5.99
Pussycat Dolls —
PCD ... LP A&M, 2005. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Pink vinyl promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Champion Jack Dupree —
One Last Time ... CD Rounder, 1992. Used ... $8.99
Martha & The Vandellas —
Ridin' High/Motown/Universal (UK), 1968/1969. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Hip soul from Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – 2 classic albums back to back, plus 3 bonus tracks! Riding High shows Martha moving into a deeper soul sound than you might expect from earlier work – touched by traces of late 60s Atlantic soul, and some of the heavier Detroit grooves ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cellos —
Rang Tang Ding Dong – The Best Of The Cellos ... LP Apollo/Relic, Mid 50s. Sealed ... $4.99
Includes their classic "Rang Tang Ding Dong (I'm The Japanese Sandman)" – plus "Girlie That I Love", "The Be Bop Mouse", "Under Your Spell", "Juicy Crocodile", and "What's The Matter For You" – plus a few unreleased tracks! LP, Vinyl record album
Martha & The Vandellas —
Natural Resources/Motown/Universal (UK), 1970/1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Martha & The Vandellas were one of the few Motown 60s pop groups who actually got better as they got past their initial hit status – as these two albums will nicely attest! Reeves' vocals are fantastic, and very well trained for material such as this – nice little tracks with tight ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Curtis Mayfield —
Tripping Out ... CD Curtom/Charly (UK), 1980. Used ... $5.99
Wonderful stuff – and one of Curtis' last great songs! "Tripping Out" has a stepping midtempo approach – one that features snapping beats at the bottom, sweetened strings over the top, and a really solid Curtom production job – all slowly grooving and snaking around, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Spaniels —
Very Best Of The Spaniels ... CD Vee Jay/Charly (UK), 1950s. Used ... $8.99
Massive music from The Spaniels – one of the hippest vocal groups of the 50s, and one of the greatest acts to ever record for Vee Jay Records! The collection shows both sides of the group's mighty talents – their wonderful way with a sophisticated ballad, a style that often made them ... read more CD
Patti Labelle —
Patti Labelle Anthology ... CD Philadelphia International/Right Stuff, 1970s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
An overstuffed collection of Patti's solo work – featuring 29 tracks pulled mostly from her early 80s stint at Philadelphia International Records, plus a few tracks from her earlier Epic recordings, and one or two bits from later years! The bulk of the set has a sweet modern Gamble & ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Falcons —
Falcon's Story Part 1 – You're So Fine ... LP Lu Pine/Flick, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A collection of early work by The Falcons – tracks that mostly feature work by the group when its lead singers were Eddie Floyd and Joe Stubbs! As has been documented elsewhere, The Falcons were a key group in the transition from R&B to soul – a Detroit group who cut some key ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sonny Boy Williamson —
Sonny Boy Williamson – Chess Blues Masters ... LP Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
One in a series of double LP compilations Chess put out in the 70s collecting some of the classic blues sides in their catalog. As near as we can tell, these raw folk blues numbers were mostly issued as 45s, featuring Sonny Boy on vocals and harp, with sidemen that include Muddy Waters, Robert Jr ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and bumped corners.)
Destiny's Child —
Writing's On The Wall ... LP Sony, 1999. Very Good+ 2LP ... $49.99
Includes "So Good", "Bills, Bills, Bills", "Confessions" featuring Missy Elliott, "Bug A Boo", "Temptation", "Now That Shes Gone", "Where'd You Go", "Hey Ladies", "If You Leave", "Say My Name", " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has a cut corner, light staining, and waviness.)
Lowell Fulsom —
Lowell Fulson – Chess Blues Masters Series ... LP Chess, Mid 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Is it Fulsom or Fulson? We're not going to try and present ourselves as the authority, but what we can tell you is this collection features 27 tracks from the man, mostly raw blues, though a number of cuts are more produced, with full horn section and piano complementing Fulsom's guitar and vocals ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing in the textured cover, with a cutout notch.)
Shannon —
Let The Music Play ... LP Mirage/Atco, 1984. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A pop dancefloor classic – built around Shannon's killer club hit "Let The Music Play", as guilty a guilty pleasure as there ever was for us, and a tune that we can't help liking even today! Other tracks on the set have a similar punchy electro groove – lots of beats popping ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sly Stone —
Sly Stone – Recorded In San Francisco 1964 to 1967 ... LP Sculpture, Mid 60s. Sealed ... $9.99
Early stuff by Sly – and pretty nice! The mix of styles is mostly hard soul, a bit jazz, and tiny roots of Sly's later funky style – and the record has a lot of cuts that may not be as great as Sly's Epic recordings, but which would sound pretty darn nice if they were on an obscure 45! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 77 —
Vintage 74 ... LP Bell, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
An excellent little album that Sergio recorded in the US – with a sweet funky electric sound that's very different than his other work! At some level, the album has a feel that's almost like a hip 70s soundtrack – sporting these great arrangements by Dave Grusin that bring in a lot ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing on Philips.)
Various —
We're Gonna Have A Party – The Sound Of Wand Records ... LP Wand/Sundazed, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Pressed on clear orange vinyl.)
Nina Simone —
Live In Europe (Phoenix) ... LP Phoenix/AFE, Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99
Various —
Sound Of Funk Vol 6 – Serious 70s Heavyweight Rarities ... LP Goldmine (UK), 1970s/1996. Near Mint- ... $24.99
More incredible rare funk tracks of the Keb Darge or Luv N Haight variety! 19 tracks, including "The Gigolo" by Gene Anderson, "Boogie Man" by Rufus Jones, "Soul Chills" by Dede Soul & The Spidels, "Life Is Like a Puzzle" by The Village Soul Choir, " ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Moms Mabley —
Breaks Up The Network ... LP Chess, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Aretha Franklin —
Love All The Hurt Away ... LP Arista, 1981. Near Mint- ... $4.99
An early 80s gem from Aretha Franklin – one of the best of her years at Arista Records, thanks to solid help in the studio from the mighty Arif Mardin! Mardin's in perfect form here – the same blend of older soul and jazzier, more sophisticated styles that he was also bringing to Chaka ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Edwin Starr —
Clean ... LP 20th Century, 1978. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
A solid entry from Edwin Starr's late 70s comeback into the clubs – a set that's miles from his harder soul for Motown, but which still has some pretty great vocals overall! Edwin's working here with Lamont Dozier, who helps bring his Detroit groove into smoother California territory – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Moms Mabley —
Youngest Teenager ... LP Mercury, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Moms is up to her usual bag here – playing the sassy, sexed-up old lady in an extended comedy routine. But the album does feature one really great standout part – a version of "It's Your Thing", played with nice funky instrumentation, and featuring Moms singing the lyrics! ... (Comedy/Spoken, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some splitting in the top seam.)
Willie Hutch —
Mack ... LP Motown, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $34.99
One of the greatest moments ever from Willie Hutch – and one of the greatest blacksploitation soundtracks too! Willie really knocks it out of the park with this one – and sounds funkier and heavier than on all of his other studio albums – with a deep sound that really matches the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original gatefold pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Isaac Hayes —
Joy ... LP Enterprise, 1973. Very Good+ ... $4.99
One of the funkiest Isaac Hayes albums for Stax – thanks mostly to the extended title cut! The tune "Joy" is a monster – running for nearly 16 minutes long, and starting with a killer drum break on the intro – then full, proud, bad-stepping Isaac Hayes grooves ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a name in pen.)
Isaac Hayes —
Chocolate Chip ... LP HBS/ABC, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
Slightly later than some of Isaac Hayes' biggest Stax albums – but a great little record that's filled with some excellent smooth soul material! The record shows Hayes really trying to push his style to new levels, and it's got a sophistication that you don't hear on earlier albums – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
B Baker Chocolate Co —
B Baker Chocolate Co ... CD LC/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $16.99
Pure genius from the B Baker Chocolate Company – a set that's equal parts fusion and soul, held together by these rich arrangements that really send the whole thing home! The album's never too slick, yet has a sense of perfection that matches some of the best soulful fusion dates at Blue ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Groove Merchant Mo' Groovy Collection!)
Dakota Staton —
Ms Soul ... CD Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $16.99
A 70s set from the great Dakota Staton – but done with a lean, jazzy vibe that really gets back to the spirit of some of her earlier recordings! The group's a small combo, with the great Norman Simmons on piano – always a great accompanist for a jazz singer, and working here with ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Groove Merchant Mo' Groovy Collection!)
Jimmy McGriff & Junior Parker —
Good Things Don't Happen Every Day (aka Dudes Doin Business) ... CD Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $16.99
Sweet funky blues from the team of Junior Parker and Jimmy McGriff – coming together here in a way that's even groovier than some of their previous work! Junior's got a sweet approach to the lyrics that grooves nicely with Jimmy's Hammond – and the set's got some full and soulful ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Groove Merchant Mo' Groovy Collection!)
Z Factor (Jesse Saunders) —
Dance Party Album ... LP Mitchbal/Cititrax, 1984. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Spare early house work from Jesse Saunders – a set that's heavy on European electronic touches, in a very groovy way! Beats and basslines bubble nicely throughout – often with a less full-on approach that some of the bolder Chicago house of the period – and Saunders shows a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert.)
Joe Bataan —
Young, Gifted, & Brown ... CD Vampi Soul (Spain), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $18.99
An excellent collection of Joe Bataan's most soulful work for Fania records – the sort of brown-eyed classics that broke him out of the Latin ghetto, into the dreamy world of east coast indie soul! Joe's unique origins gave him a wonderful take on a soulful vocal – inflecting it with ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
ABC —
How To Be A Zillionaire! ... LP Mercury, 1985. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Shangri-Las —
Remember The Shangri-Las – At Their Best ... LP Collectables, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Atlantic Family Live At Montreux ... LP Atlantic, 1978. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $2.99
A host of great talents from Atlantic Records all coming together in a really unique set of performances – some extended jazz and soul jams that go way beyond any studio work by the artists at the time! No single artist gets the spotlight at once – so that the even really is the "A ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, tracklist sticker, and a small split on the bottom seam.)
Ray Charles —
Invites You To Listen ... LP ABC, 1967. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
BB King —
Live In Cook County Jail ... LP ABC, 1971. Very Good+ ... $19.99
BB King live at the Cook County Jail in Chicago – and given the amount of great live shows going on in the institution during the early 70s, the jail must have been one hell of a place to be incarcerated! This classic features BB King entertaining the prisoners with a wickedly sharp blues ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing in the textured cover.)
Rare Earth —
Ma ... LP Motown, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
Rare Earth get some super-heavy help on this set from Norman Whitfield – who wrote all the tracks for the record, and produced the whole thing with a thundering intensity to match his best work with The Temptations! Given Rare Earth's more rock-styled bent, the sound's a bit different here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing in the embossed cover, including the poster. Cover has light wear and a few small stains.)
Bohannon —
On My Way ... LP Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
A bit of a different sound than usual for Bohannon – but a great one as well! The album's got a slightly different pitch than some of Bo's more straightforward dancefloor work – and the rhythms are electric, sometimes skittish, and often a bit spooky – almost prefacing changes to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Howlin Wolf —
Evil (aka Moanin In The Moonlight) ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $44.99
About as classic as you can get for blues on Chess – a key early album from Howlin Wolf, featuring an array of great original tunes, all set to very spare accompaniment. Most tracks have a searing electric guitar rasping around underneath the vocals and harmonica work – and titles ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label pressing.)
Esther Phillips —
Confessin' The Blues ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A 70s album, issued at a time when Esther Phillips was really riding high with her records on the Kudo label – but a set that brings together unissued sides recorded for Atlantic in the 60s! The style is a great mix of rootsy soul and hipper jazz – arranged by Onzy Matthews on side one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some splitting on the top seam.)
Billy Preston —
Wildest Organ In Town! ... LP Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Well, Preston would hardly ever be called the "wildest" organ player – at least not in our town – but the record's one of his best, and it's got a pretty tight instrumental groove that's similar to some of Jimmy McGriff's work for the Sue and Veep labels. Billy's organ fronts ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label 70s pressing.)
Isley Brothers & Others —
Live At Yankee Stadium ... LP T Neck, 1969. Very Good+ 2LP ... $7.99
Nice 2LP live set that features smoking work by the Isleys, plus other tracks by soul artists on the Buddah label – like Five Stairsteps ("Don't Change Your Love"), Judy White ("Somebody's Been Messin"), Sweet Cherries ("Love Is What You Make It"), and Edwin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a peeled spot along the opening.)
Lauryn Hill —
Everything Is Everything (album, radio edit, inst)/Ruffhouse, 1999. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
"Everything Is Everything" is, of course, a track which takes its title and basic groove from the famous Donny Hathaway track. "Ex-Factor" features two new versions of the song with new vocals. The Breakdown remix features layered vocals over extra spare production using just ... (Hip Hop, Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Esther Williams —
Inside Of Me ... LP RCA, 1981. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A killer batch of clubby soul from Esther Williams – done with a great New York sound that' perfectly mixes funk and soul! Esther's maybe best known for some of her funky 45 material, but she sounds great here storming the modern dancefloor too – often coming across with a glow that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Average White Band —
Soul Searching ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Sublime mid 70s work from The Average White Band – and a record that really has the group deepening their groove a bit – moving past the heavier funk of their roots, into some mellower grooves that are totally great! There's a great undercurrent of jazz in some of the playing here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Last Poets —
At Last ... LP Blue Thumb, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Probably the rarest of all albums by the Last Poets – so rare that it often doesn't show up in lists of their work, and that it's never reissued with the frequency of their other early titles. Jalal is firmly in place by this point, and his hip rhyming poetry has brought a new level of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover is in nice shape.)
Dr John —
Desitively Bonnaroo ... CD Atlantic/DBK Works, 1974. Used ... $8.99
Tight funky work from Dr John – a second collaboration with producer Allen Toussaint, and a set that follows strongly on their Right Place record of the year before! The groove's not as messed-up as on the first few Atlantic records by the Doctor – but in it's place is a sweet electric ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
John Tropea —
To Touch You Again ... CD Marlin/Solid (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet 70s fusion from John Tropea – a tightly-crafted album, but one that's never too slick, and which still has plenty of soul! Tropea's that rare breed who actually sounds better with a bit more polish – and he seems to draw magically from the high quality of studio support he gets ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the "TK Records – The Miami Sound, Original Soul, Funk & Disco Collection" series!)
John Tropea —
Short Trip To Space ... CD Marlin/Solid (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $18.99
A funky fusion classic from John Tropea – the great guitarist who cut a wealth of studio work for other players, and a rare few albums under his own name! This set's got a tight, yet soulful finish – very much in the spirit of the best work on CTI or Kudu during the mid 70s – ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available Short Trip To Space ... LP 7.99(Part of the "TK Records – The Miami Sound, Original Soul, Funk & Disco Collection" series!)
John Tropea —
Tropea ... CD Marlin/Solid (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $18.99
The first album from guitarist John Tropea – an ace 70s session musician, who played on countless records for other folks – and a surprisingly great leader and arranger in his own right too! Tropea's working here in a vibe that's clearly influenced by the CTI sound – smooth but ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the "TK Records – The Miami Sound, Original Soul, Funk & Disco Collection" series!)
Collage —
Shine The Light (with bonus tracks) ... CD Constellation/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1985. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic funky soul from the prime years of the jheri curl scene on the west coast – served up by a group who are maybe a more electro-styled combo than their labelmates The Whispers and Lakeside! Collage are even heavier on the basslines and keyboards than on the previous record – ... read more CD
Also available Shine The Light ... LP 6.99(Part of the Solar Records Original Master Colleciton series!)
Cat Miller —
Cat (with bonus tracks) ... CD Solar/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1986. New Copy ... $22.99
An overlooked gem from the Solar Records label – a real powerhouse of 80s soul, but one who's talents weren't able to put Cat Miller on the top of the charts! That lack is hardly reflected in the sound of the album, though – as the whole thing is as tight and filled with crossover ... read more CD
(Part of the Solar Records Original Master Colleciton series!)
Ronnie Laws —
Pressure Sensitive ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $19.99
The massive debut of reedman Ronnie Laws – a groundbreaking set of funky fusion tracks that set the standard for years to come! Ronnie's the kid brother of Hubert Laws – who was already having great fame at CTI – but here, the younger Laws works with producer Wayne Henderson ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – The 80 Works" series! Ultimate HQ CD pressing.)
Junior Parker —
Love Ain't Nothin' But A Business Goin' On (aka Outside Man) ... CD Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $16.99
One of the funkiest albums ever from Junior Parker – a great little set that shows he had a lot more to offer than just the average bluesman! The album's got a nice little soul sound in the backings – tight rhythms from Horace Ott, who nicely avoids a lot of the cliches that the blues ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Groove Merchant Mo Groovy Collection!)
Yvonne Fair —
Bitch Is Black ... CD Tamla (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $13.99
Heavy heavy funk from the mighty Yvonne Fair – a 70s bad soul sister that we'd rank right up there with Betty Davis! Yvonne got her start working with James Brown in a sweeter mode, but by the time of this mid 70s debut, she'd hit a really hard-wailing sort of style – one that had the ... read more CD
Also available Bitch Is Black ... CD 9.99(Part of the Motown Did It First Series!)
Leon Ware —
Musical Massage (with bonus tracks) ... CD Motown/Universal (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $13.99
Amazing stuff! Arguably Leon Ware's greatest record – and one of the greatest Motown records of the 70's! The record is a beautiful set of interwoven mellow soul tracks, recorded right on the heels of Marvin Gaye's I Want You album, which was written and conceived by Ware, then taken at the ... read more CD
(Part of the Motown Did It First Series!)
Syreeta —
Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta ... CD Motown (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99
Syreeta's second album for Motown – and a set that really expands the groove from the first! (Then) husband Stevie Wonder is all over the album – and in a way, the shift between this album and the first is similar to the shift between Stevie's Music Of My Mind and later efforts like ... read more CD
(Part of the Motown Did It First Series!)
Syreeta —
Syreeta ... CD Motown (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $13.99
One of our favorite soul records of the 70s – and one of the most unique albums ever cut by Motown, too! The lovely Syreeta steps out here with key studio help from then-partner Stevie Wonder – who makes things even more righteous and more cosmic than on any of his own 70s material ... read more CD
(Part of the Motown Did It First Series!)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles —
Going To A Go Go ... CD Tamla (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $13.99
Legendary stuff from Smokey Robinson and his wonderful group – a killer set from the second all-male version of The Miracles – recorded with some wonderfully soaring harmonies! The group's got a nice bite on the bottom here – a groove to go with the "go go" promised in ... read more CD
(Part of the Motown Did It First Series!)
Commodores —
Midnight Magic ... CD Motown (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $13.99
Lots of Midnight Magic from The Commdores – still nice and funky at the start of the evening, but also chilling out in the wee hours too – really finding a great way to follow the trajectory of the night with the tracks in this set! The album sparkles with strong arrangements and ... read more CD
Also available Midnight Magic ... LP 3.99(Part of the Motown Did It First Series!)
