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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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David Joseph —
You Can't Hide (Your Love From Me) (voc, short, inst) ... 12-inch 
Mango, 1983. Very Good- ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Al Di Meola —
Sequencer (dub, orig) ... 12-inch Columbia, 1984. Very Good- (pic cover)... $1.99
Whispers —
Innocent (extended mix, heat of the heat mix, midnight & you mix, inst, whispers groove) ... 12-inch Capitol, 1990. Very Good- (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Various —
Cutting Remixes Vol 1 ... LP Cutting, 1987. Very Good- ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
B Baker Chocolate Co. —
Higher & Higher/TK, 1979. Very Good- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a TK Disco sleeve.)
Black Man, A Black Man & Another Black Man —
I Believe (double a-side single) ... 12-inch House, 1987. Very Good- ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some marker.)
Suzy Q —
Get On Up & Do It Again (parts 1 & 2) ... 12-inch Atlantic/RFC, 1981. Very Good- ... $4.99
A pretty catchy groover from Suzy Q – slightly cold, with a thumping dancefloor groove that's got some nice European touches! A bit quirky, but with a stomping approach that's compelling. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve.)
Prince —
Kiss/Paisley Park/Warner, 1986. Very Good- (pic cover)... $1.99
Classic! Although folks had been saying for years that Prince was funky, "Kiss" was the first tune to really have him going to town on the instruments – in a way that we always expect from a true funk act, but not so much for the pop charts – reason alone to adore this one! ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear and a small stain.)
Prince —
1999 ... LP Warner, 1982. Very Good- 2LP ... $11.99
Here begins the period that Prince went from a fascinating, genre defying hitmaker to an unstoppable cultural force – bringing a bit of a new wave pop punch to the funky synth soul – and somehow crafting some of the most irresistible singles of the 80s! We can't imagine anyone being ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available 1999 ... CD 3.99(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has light wear.)
Vernon Burch —
Brighter Days (one sided 12 inch single) ... 12-inch Chocolate City, 1978. Very Good- ... $0.99
Disco remix of this nicely progressive soul track by Vernon Burch. The track's not as classic sounding as some of his work, but it does have a nice enough hook, and some righteous lyrics that keep the groove strong. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Bobby Womack —
Fly Me To The Moon ... LP Minit, 1968. Very Good- ... $29.99
A completely sublime first album from the great Bobby Womack – and a set that already has him sounding quite different than any of his contemporaries! Bobby's got a southern soul vibe at the start, to be sure – but he also works things in this amazingly fresh way, too – a bit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing, with deep groove. Cover has a split bottom seam and staining on the back.)
Billy Ocean —
Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) ... LP Epic, 1981. Very Good- ... $2.99
One of those bright, charismatic Billy Ocean records from a couple years before his massive pop soul crossover – just a sublime 80s club groover that pumps along at a nice mid tempo clip – a real favorite around these parts! This was Billy's debut for Epic and there's plenty of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) ... CD 5.99(Cover has a sticker in the top right.)
Stone City Band —
In N Out ... LP Gordy, 1980. Very Good- ... $1.99
More bass-heavy funk from Rick James' Stone City Band – working here on an album that was produced, arranged, and written by Rick – who also plays a lot of percussion on the set too! Titles include "In N Out", "Little Runaway", "Party Girls", "Strut ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
George Clinton —
You Should't Nuf Bit Fish ... LP Capitol, 1983. Very Good- ... $1.99
Great solo work from George Clinton – but a set that's still done in the best late 70s modes of Parliament and Funkadelic! Clinton's clearly more comfortable in the lead here – that new spotlight presence he adopted on the Computer Games album – but he also draws heavily on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Persuasions —
Spread The Word ... LP Capitol, 1972. Very Good- ... $2.99
More nouveau vocal group material by this band that was born 15 years too late! The tracks feature a few spirituals: "The Lord's Prayer", "When Jesus Comes", a version of Dylan's "Three Angels", a cover of the hit "Lean On Me", and a remake of "Ten ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
George Clinton —
Computer Games ... LP Capitol, 1982. Very Good- ... $8.99
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 9.99(Cover has an unglued top seam.)
Sam Cooke —
This Is Sam Cooke ... LP RCA, Early 60s/1970. Very Good- 2LP ... $6.99
A 2LP set that brings together earlier Sam Cooke titles for RCA – some remastered and made into stereo titles, others just cleaned up a bit. There's a total of 20 tracks in all – with hits like "Twistin The Night Away", "You Send Me", "Chain Gang", "Ha ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing in a non-gatefold cover with some stains and paint splatter with tape over some splits.)
Sam Cooke —
Sam Cooke At The Copa ... LP RCA, 1964. Very Good- ... $11.99
A classic live album – one of the first in soul music, and a beautiful set of smooth soul tunes from Sam Cooke! Sam's singing at the high-end nitespot The Copacabana – and like many live sets performed there, this one's tailored a bit to the classy crowd at the show – but that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has wear and a split top seam.)
Bohannon —
Keep On Dancin' ... LP Dakar, 1972. Very Good- ... $4.99
Massive grooves from the mighty Hamilton Bohannon – the kind of skittish, nervous rhythms that made his funk unlike any other artist of the 70s! There's a sense of rhythmic progression here that's super-tight, but often quite subtle in its inflections – a mode that went onto have a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Keep On Dancin' (with bonus tracks) ... CD 19.99(Cover has some wear and a bit of marker.)
Al Green —
Let's Stay Together ... LP Hi Records, 1972. Very Good- ... $19.99
A damn great bit of work from the legendary Al Green – maybe one of his best records ever – and in fact, maybe one of greatest soul albums of all time! The set's got a style that's really genre-defining – not the previous southern soul of a few years before, but also not the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Hi pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Minnie Riperton —
Minnie ... LP Capitol, 1979. Very Good- ... $1.99
Minnie's last LP – or at least the last LP released while she was alive – and a wonderful batch of jazzy modern soul cuts that gives a good indication of the direction that Minnie might have gone in the 80s. The album's got plenty of great guest players – including Minnie's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has moderate wear and tape on the spine.)
Hall & Oates —
Voices (black & white cover) ... LP RCA, 1980. Very Good- ... $3.99
Drifters —
Ruby Baby (Japanese pressing) ... LP Atlantic (Japan), Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $18.99
Lots of classics from the second version of The Drifters – including some great tunes when they picked up a bit of swing in their step! Tracks include "Lonely Winds", "Oh My Love", "I'll Take You Where The Music's Playing", "Ruby Baby", "Adorable&q ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with insert!)
Muddy Waters —
Down On Stovall's Plantation –His First Recordings 1941 to 1942 ... LP Testament, 1941/1942. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Some of the earliest work ever recorded by Muddy Waters – in Mississippi, before he moved to Chicago – captured by the Library Of Congress recordings, and featuring some tracks with Muddy on his own, and some with the Son Sims Four! (Blues, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label pressing – in great shape!)
Wax Master Maurice —
Crazy Tunes EP ... 12-inch Dance Mania, 1995. Very Good- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
T Bone Walker —
T Bone Walker Sings The Blues ... LP Imperial, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Sublime stuff from T Bone Walker – still possibly some of the greatest work he ever recorded! The music isn't exactly blues, given T Bone's jazzy phrasing on guitar – and titles include "You Don't Love Me", "Blue Mood", "Railroad Station Blues", "Blues ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s French pressing – in great shape!)
Sister Sledge —
Bet Cha Say That To All The Girls ... LP Atco, 1983. Very Good- ... $0.99
A late effort from Sister Sledge – a sparkling batch of pop funk and smoothed out grooves – produced by George Duke! Bet Cha Say That To All The Girls didn't get over in the mainstream in the way that their late 70s work got over, but it's got excellent harmonies and powerhouse lead ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Dead Or Alive —
You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (murder mix)/Epic, 1984. Very Good- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ray Charles —
A Life In Music (5 LP box set) ... LP Atlantic, Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. Near Mint- 5LP Box Set ... $24.99
A enormous amount of Ray Charles, that should satisfy the most ravenous of Ray Charles fans – it's all here! Tracks include "The Sun's Gonna Shine Again", "What Would I Do Without You", "Ain't Misbehavin", "Love On My Mind", "Swanee River ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the booklet. Box has split corners and some splitting in the spine.)
Johnny Ace —
Memorial Album (first cover) ... LP Duke, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
The only full album from Johnny Ace – a key figure in the Memphis scene of the 50s, and one of the first great casualties of rock and roll! Johnny was one of the first singers to record for the legendary Duke label, and worked in a mode that helped transform the smoother style of the west ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Ace Records UK pressing, from the 80s!)
Aaliyah —
One In A Million (rmx, inst, rmx feat. Ginuwine, Dark Child rmx) ... 12-inch Atlantic, 1996. Very Good- ... $0.99
Produced by Timbaland. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Ghalib Ghallab —
Let Me Love You ... LP Shabazz, 1987. Sealed ... $49.99
Excellent work from Chicago smooth jazzer Ghalib Ghallab – a player clearly influenced by Roy Ayers and Lonnie Liston Smith, but one who took their influence, and crafted it into his own unique homegrown sound! The record's one of Ghallab's last of the 80s, but it's still got a quality level ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Wally Badarou —
Chief Inspector ... LP Island, 1986. Very Good- ... $3.99
Smoothly stepping soul from Wally Badarou – not as atmospheric as on other releases, but with traces of that sound in a more funked up groove. There's some nice cuts on here that have a New York post punk funk approach to them – very downtown Danceteria, with almost a pre house kind of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Al Wilson —
La La Peace Song ... LP Rocky Road, 1974. Very Good- ... $0.99
A mix of southern soul and smooth 70s pop soul from Al Wilson – one of a few great LPs from Al in the early-to-mid 70s! Most of the tracks are arranged by HB Barnum, save for a few that were arranged by Jerry Long and produced by Steve Cropper. Johnny Bristol handled the title cut "La ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Natalie Cole —
Natalie ... LP Capitol, 1976. Very Good- ... $0.99
A record that really has Natalie Cole finding her groove – not needing any help from her famous familial legacy, thank you – and instead stepping out with a tight, proud mode that really helped refine the sound of female soul in the 70s! The album's got plenty of influences from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mtume —
You, Me & He ... LP Epic, 1984. Very Good- ... $2.99
Proof that the move to soul was actually a great thing for James Mtume – because although the set's miles from his spiritual jazz work of the 70s, it more than makes up for that shift with a sophisticated approach to 80s soul! The group's a small one, with lots of keyboards from Mtume, and a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. In original shrinkwrap with hype sticker.)
Osibisa —
Osibisa ... LP Decca, 1971. Very Good- Gatefold ... $3.99
Although Osibisa were one of the most successful of the London-based Afro-funk groups, they were also one of the best. This cool first album is filled with (as the label says) "criss cross rhythms that explode with happiness". Translated, that means that the record's got lots of nice ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Roy Ayers —
No Stranger To Love ... LP Polydor, 1979. Very Good- ... $2.99
An oft-overlooked funky soul gem from the incredible Roy Ayers – taking turns with both uptempo material and more smoothed out soul sounds – all done with Roy's trademark jazzy approach to the dancefloor! No Stranger To Love is a sly, and often funky set that deserves to be mentioned ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some wear.)
Bill Withers —
Just As I Am ... LP Sussex, 1971. Very Good- ... $14.99
A beautiful album by Bill Withers – filled with incredibly well written songs, and an amazing instrumental technique that blended folksy elements with smoother 70s soul, in a sound that would put Bill at the top of the charts for many years, yet still give him cred with soul fans for decades! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has a stained and split bottom seam.)
Cameo —
Feel Me ... LP Chocolate City, 1980. Very Good- ... $1.99
A great 80s groove from Cameo – but one that's still done in the group's best early funk ensemble mode! There's maybe a bit more emphasis on the basslines and keyboards than before, but the sound of the music is still wonderfully full and spontaneous – very much in keeping with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Feel Me ... CD 9.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has heavy wear and splitting.)
MARRS —
Pump Up The Volume (long, bonus beat, inst)/4th & Broadway, 1987. Very Good- (pic cover)... $0.99
An offshoot of the 4AD rock scene from the UK, this number sampled Rakim from "Paid In Full" to great effect – and it made quite a bit of sense that the track was issued on 4th & Broadway in the US (probably also a legal move, so that the label wouldn't sue 4AD for copping a ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Buddy Miles —
Them Changes ... LP Mercury, 1970. Very Good- Gatefold ... $7.99
A landmark crossover album – featuring Buddy Miles' mixed Freedom Express group, and a heavy jazz-rock sound that would soon dominate the charts with other groups. Buddy's drums are super-heavy, even if his vocals always get us the wrong way. Includes the original recording of "Them ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and splitting.)
Indeep —
Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (voc, acapella)/Sound Of New York/Becket, 1982. Very Good- ... $0.99
Maybe a bit goofy, but now a classic club track that's survived the test of time nicely as just about every DJ's theme song, with a monster scratchy guitar riff, and lots of that rolling bass pedal groove that was so popular in the early 80s. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Beige label pressing in a Becket sleeve.)
Cameo —
Cameosis ... LP Chocolate City, 1980. Very Good- ... $1.99
Full-on frenetic funk from Cameo – one of the group's tightest albums, yet still without any of the too-slick sounds of later years! The sound here is amazing – and we always find ourselves wondering how a group of guys can hit such perfect grooves with just a bunch of basses, guitars, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and splitting.)
Robert Owens —
I'll Be Your Friend (original def mix, dead zone, def inst, mo mo beats, 7" radio mix) ... 12-inch RCA, 1991. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Robert Palmer —
Pressure Drop ... LP Island, 1975. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Jammin' The House Gerald —
Factory Style EP ... 12-inch Dance Mania, 1994. Very Good- ... $12.99
Includes "Get the Ho '94", "Hit Tracks", "Mutha F***** Party Hype", the club & beat mixes of "Black Women", and "Posse Up". 12-inch, Vinyl record
Magnum Force —
Are You Ready For The Weekend/Kelli-Arts, Early 80s. Very Good- ... $2.99
2 sides of work by this oft-overlooked late Chicago soul group! The real gem here is "Share My Love With You" – a sublime harmony soul ballad, and the kind of track that rivals the best of the New Jersey vocal group scene of the early 70s! A wonderful track that should have been ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In original shrinkwrap with "Magnum Force" sticker. Shrinkwrap is split and peeling.)
Lidell Townsell —
Nu Nu (nu club mix, so fine mix, hot radio apella, original club, nu apella) ... 12-inch Mercury, 1992. Very Good- ... $1.99
A shameless bit of pop house – but we love it! Lidell's original tune is super catchy, with a "nu nu" vocal refrain that will keep you humming for days – and it's presented here in a bunch of different extended mixes! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Curtis Hairston —
I Want Your Lovin (Just A Little Bit) (voc, dub) ... 12-inch Pretty Pearl, Early 80s. Very Good- ... $2.99
A nice hook, cool keyboards, and a sweet flanged-out vocal style all make this one a nice bit of 80s groove! Curtis sings in a wonderfully warm style, and he delivers the song in an excellent sort of way that should have made him one of the bigger soul acts of the 80s! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo with some marker on each side.)
Jackson 5 —
Looking Through The Windows ... LP Motown, 1972. Very Good- ... $3.99
Pure genius – like just about every other early Motown album by the Jackson 5! The vocals are sublime – almost even more perfect than on the first few records – and the group have some great help in the studio from arrangers like The Corporation, Willie Hutch, Johnny Bristol, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Del Vikings —
They Sing... They Swing (CDr) ... CD 
Mercury, Late 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
22 tracks. CD
(CDr release.)
Little Anthony & The Imperials —
We Are The Imperials ... CD Collectables, 1959. Used ... $7.99
Incredible work from one of the greatest groups on the east coast scene at the end of the 50s – a wonderful harmony combo, but one with a hell of a lead singer too! Anthony's voice is hardly "little" here – as he belts it out with this raw soul power that's years ahead of its ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Persuaders —
Made To Be Loved ... CD It's Soul Time, 2005. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An amazingly great new album from The Persuaders – quite possibly their best so far since the group's debut on Atlantic, and a brilliant mix of older harmonies and newer grooves! There's none of the "old group trying to come back" feel here – because, if anything, The ... read more CD
Prince —
I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man/Paisley Park, 1987. Very Good (pic cover)... $0.99
One of the most standout tracks on the Sign O The Times double LP – a tune that has the same catchy crossover vibe as Prince's material from the Purple Rain years – with a monster hook that really keeps the whole thing going! The core tune here is presented next to a whopping three ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Various —
Collectors Case – Super Classic Rhythm & Blues Selections ... CD Time, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Music from Little Joe Thrillers, the Debonairs, the Edsels, the Enchanters, the Bouquets, the Four Buddies, the Elpollos, the Dubs, the Kings, the Royal Aces & more. CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Chicken Shack Boogie Vol 3 – 28 Rockin' Blues & Rhythm Tracks ... CD Playback, Late 40s/1950s. Used ... $4.99
Music from Amos Milburn, the Drivers, Lynn Hope, Mike Gordon, Margie Day, the Native Boys, the Empires, Lil' Son Jackson, Lee Diamond, James Wayne, Otis Blackwell & more. CD
(Out of print.)
Skyy —
Call Me (disconet remix)/Rams Horn (Holland), 1982. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Paragons & The Jesters —
Paragons Meet The Jesters (with bonus tracks) ... CD Collectables, 1959. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Harmony soul heaven – a rare double-header from two hip New York groups! Both The Paragons and Jesters have a fantastic approach – heavy on group vocal interplay, in ways that really show the evolution of doo wop in the early soul years! There's a heartbreaking quality to many of the ... read more CD
Various —
ABC Paramount – The Northern Soul Story Vol 2 ... CD Maple St/Anglo-American (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A treasure trove of rare soul – from a source that's greatly overlooked! This second volume of work from the ABC label is as heavy and deep as the first – offering up 22 hard-hitting soul tracks that were issued as singles by the label, and which groove with a mighty power that's as ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
ABC Paramount – The Northern Soul Story Vol 1 ... CD Maple St/Anglo-American (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A much-needed collection of work from one of the most overlooked soul labels ever – the mighty ABC Records, home to a surprising amount of great work! Although ABC was best known for its pop and jazz recordings in the 60s, the company also had a very soulful undercurrent – and was ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Main Ingredient —
Main Ingredient Greatest Hits ... CD RCA/BMG, Early 70s. Used ... $2.99
A short set, but a great one too – filled with some of the best-remembered numbers from the early years of The Main Ingredient – all recorded during that early 70s stretch when they were one of the hottest groups going! The mix of falsetto lead and deeper harmonies here is great – ... read more CD
Bobby Womack —
Poet II ... CD Right Stuff/Beverly Glen, 1984. Used ... $4.99
One of Bobby's biggest albums of the 80s – and a smooth soulful set that features some nice guest work from the likes of George Benson, Patti Labelle, and Wilton Felder. We're a bit more partial to Bobby's earlier work, but his voice is always a treasure, with a raspy soulful edge that never ... read more CD
Temptations —
Temptin Temptations ... CD Motown, 1965. Used ... $3.99
Classic early Temptations – a wonderful little record produced by Smokey Robinson with a sweet group finish! The harmonies are impeccable, and the sound is perfect Motown – tight and classy, but with enough rough edges to keep things soulful at the best parts – and there's a ... read more CD
Also available Temptin Temptations ... CD 4.99
Razz —
Pump It Up/Sunset, 1985. Very Good- ... $9.99
Classic work from the Razz team of Matt Warren and Ralphi Rosario – and the kind of single that really shows the influence of UK imports on the Chicago house scene! The music has this stark, cold feel that almost takes off from New Order's "Confusion" in terms of construction and ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label pressing.)
Mark Imperial —
J'adore Danser (club, J'adore drums, J'dub, radio) ... 12-inch DJ International, 1986. Very Good- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Risque Rhythm Team —
More Than Just A Dance (backyard mix, jam-master mix, house mix) ... 12-inch Chicago Connection, 1988. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Xena —
On The Upside (vocal, dub) ... 12-inch Emergency, 1983. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Emergency sleeve.)
Tamiko Jones —
Can't Live Without Your Love (double a-side single) ... 12-inch Polydor, 1979. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a plain sleeve. Label has marker on each side.)
Pierre's Fantasy Club —
Dream Girl (Mickey's mix, acid dream, wet dream, acapella dream) ... 12-inch Hot Mix 5, 1986. Very Good- ... $11.99
A classic old school Chicago house number from DJ Pierre, with a nice mix of soulful production and colder keyboards, and remixes from Mickely Oliver and Ralph Rosario. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Willie Wonka —
What Is House?/Trax, 1986. Very Good- ... $9.99
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.)
Lowrell Simon —
Love Massage (short version, inst, long version) ... 12-inch Zoo York, 1981. Very Good- ... $4.99
A fantastic mellow groover from Lowrell! The cut's got a bit of a Barry White approach – but with a groove that's stripped down more, and which slinks along a bassline and guitar riff that really sparkle nicely. The whole thing's super-tasty – and it's one of the best indie soul ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ted Coleman —
Taking Care Of Business (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Colthe Music/P-Vine (Japan), 1980. Used ... $16.99
A jazzy combo with plenty of soul – working here with plenty of fusion undercurrents, but in a way that's tied together with some really great vocals on the top! The style's a bit like that of James Mason on his legendary Rhythm Of Life LP – soaring, righteous, and with some slightly ... read more CD
(Sleeve has some light edgewear.)
Masters At Work & Others —
House Masters – Masters At Work Vol 2 (4CD set) ... CD Defected (UK), 1990s/2000s. Used 4 CDs ... $16.99
The title definitely gets it right – as the team of Kenny Dope and Louie Vega are certainly masters of house – as you'll hear in this overstuffed 4CD set! The package brings together 40 tracks that really span the gamut of the duo's genius – from their important early house ... (New Grooves, Soul) read more CD
Johnson Spiritual Singers —
Don't Let The Devil Ride ... LP Detroit Gospel Reissue Project, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Totally wonderful work from this obscure Detroit group – a quintet of very young gospel singers, and one that gets some wicked work on electric guitar as well! The music has a vibe that's every bit what you'd expect from the cover – very raw, and at-home – with that guy on his ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing.)
Various —
Harmony Classics Vol 2 – 28 Killer Doo-Wop Ballads ... CD Sapphire, 1950s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Includes tracks by the Epics, the Smoothtones, the Bachelors, the Flaming Hearts, the Admirals, the Casinos, the Medallions, the 5 Fleets, the Blendtones, the King Bees & more. CD
(Out of print.)
Mix Your Own Stars —
Mix Your Own Stars (Break pressing) ... 12-inch Boni (Holland), 1980s. Very Good (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
A legendary record, at least here in Chicago! One of the most sought after DJ tools, with stripped down rhythm tracks that are just pure house tracks all the way through. No old school Chicago style mix is complete without this drums only mixing tool, pure disco drum loop pleasure – 4 ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Dutch pressing on Break. Cover has a center split spine.)
Various —
Starlight Serenade Volume 11 – Acappella ... CD Starlight, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Music from the Jesters, BQE, the Ovations, A Moment's Pleasure, New Emage, the Four Sevilles & A Neighbor's Complaint. CD
(Out of print.)
Aretha Franklin —
I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, 1967. Used ... $4.99
Essential work by Aretha Franklin – one of her best albums for Atlantic in the late 60s, with tracks that virtually define the sound of hard soul during the late 60s! The album's filled with excellent material – featuring 2 killer tracks recorded in Muscle Shoals ("Do Right Woman, ... read more CD
Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft —
Gold Und Liebe ... LP Virgin (UK), 1981. Very Good ... $8.99
Tracks include "Ich Will", "Muskel", "Absolute Korperkontrolle", "Verschwende Deine Jugend", "Greif Nach Den Sternen", "Liebe Auf Den Ersten Blick", "El Que", "Sex Unter Wasser", "Was Ziehst Du An Heute Nacht" ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Change —
Reach For The Sky – Anthology ... CD Groove Line Records (UK), Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Sublime soul from Change – an Italian combo who got some great American help on their early 80s for Warner Brothers! The Change groove is totally great – a stripped-down blend of beats, bass, and keyboards that was head and shoulders above much of the clunkier 80s soul of the time ... read more CD
Michael Jackson —
They Don't Care About Us (LP, Love To Infinity's Walk In The Park mix, Love To Infinity's Classic Paradise mix, Love To Infinity's Athem Of Love mix, Love To Infinity's Hacienda mix, Dallas Austin main mix) (CD single) ... CD Epic, 1995. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Jewell Gospel Trio —
Many Little Angels In The Band ... CD Gospel Friend (Germany), Mid 50s. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
An essential collection of rare material by this important female gospel trio of the 50s – a group who's not only known for bringing a style to the music that was ever bit as great as male group gospel of the pre-soul years – but who also are the initial early home to later soul ... (Gospel, Soul) read more CD
Various —
Put The Whole Armour On – Female Black Gospel 1940s/Gospel Friend (Germany), Late 40s/Early 50s. New Copy 2CDs ... $24.99 29.98
A wealth of female gospel from the early years of the genre – served up here on a double-length set that features tracks from some of the important stars of the time, plus a host of rare gems that we've never heard before! Most of the material here features a lead female singer with a ... (Gospel, Soul) read more CD
Johnny Jenkins —
Ton-Ton Macoute! (180 gram pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP Atco/4 Men With Beards, 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $16.99 24.99
An excellent bit of raw funky southern soul from Johnny Jenkins – recorded in Macon, GA, and one of the last relics of the relations that Atlantic Records had with all of the little local scenes in the south! Ton-Ton Macoute is one of those records that manages to blend funk, blues, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ton-Ton Macoute! ... LP 59.99
Funkadelic —
Free Your Mind . . . And Your Ass Will Follow (180 gram limited red vinyl pressing) ... LP Westbound/4 Men With Beards, 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $19.99 23.98
An insane classic from one of the wildest funk bands ever! According to reports, George Clinton and the band cut this set in a marathon 48-hour stretch in the studio – working like mad all night and day long, after dropping a motherlode of some mighty fine acid! We don't know if that story's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 1000 – on red vinyl!)
Gospelaires —
Moving Up – The Early Years 1956 to 1965 ... CD Gospel Friend (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Fantastic work from the Gospelaires – a group from Dayton, Ohio – but one who recorded most of the music here down in Houston – where they issued some tremendous singles for the Peacock label! The group are incredible – and sing with a hard-edged frenzy that's maybe more ... (Gospel, Soul) read more CD
Black Nasty —
Talking To The People (180 gram pressing) ... LP Enterprise/4 Men With Beards, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99 21.98
Excellent heavy funk from Stax! Black Nasty were one of the heaviest groups on the label – with a rock-solid guitar-based groove that went even farther than the Bar-Kays, who were no slouch in the guitar department themselves! The grooves are all slow to midtempo, with the band coming down ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Allen Toussaint —
Southern Nights (180 gram pressing) ... LP Reprise/4 Men With Beards, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99 21.98
Damn great work from Allen Toussaint – a record that was cut at a time when he'd really made his way into the mainstream of American music, yet could still come across with a hard New Orleans groove! The title cut, "Southern Nights", is a perfect illustration of this fact – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bo-Keys —
Got To Get Back ... CD Electraphonic, 2011. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The great second album from The Bo-Keys – the stellar Memphis combo that's a mix of younger players and veteran session musicians from of the vaunted Hi Records scene of the classic era – who deliver a straight up knockout with Got To Get Back! We dug the group's earlier work, but this ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
(Small cutout hole through back of digipack case.)
Funkadelic —
Let's Take It To The Stage (180 gram pressing) ... LP Westbound/4 Men With Beards, 1975. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $14.99 18.98
A tasty little album from Funkadelic – one that has Bootsy Collins joining the group, and really hitting the unique approach that would become the definitive P-Funk groove! And although tracks are shorter and even more focused, there's still a fair bit of guitar in the set – keeping ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Montreux Blues Festival ... LP Excello, 1972. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $12.99
Rene & Angela —
Street Called Desire ... LP Capitol, 1985. Very Good ... $2.99
A bit late in the game for Rene & Angela, though they're still pumping out some classic 80s groove numbers, with Angela Winbush's flair for great songs. There's a few numbers here that are moving a bit too far into the commercial radio slow jam territory for our tastes, but there's a couple of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some wear at the opening.)
Lionel Richie —
Can't Slow Down ... LP Motown, 1983. Very Good Gatefold ... $0.99
One of Lionel Richie's biggest records ever! Titles include "Can't Slow Down", "All Night Long", "Penny Lover", "The Only One", "Running With The Night", "Hello", "The Groove", "Love Will Find A Way" and "Stuck On ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Clarence Smith —
Whatever Happened To Love ... LP Truth/Stax, 1973. Very Good ... $19.99
A hip bit of gospel from the Stax Memphis scene of the early 70s – a record that's gospel at its core, but done with some of the more righteous soul styles that were flowing through other Stax records at the time. Backings are by The Movement and The Memphis Horns – and Clarence sings ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
