Soul — New Arrivals 
— Vinyl
Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
CDs (123) new/used, Vinyl (156) new/used, LPs (139) new/used, 12-inch (16 used), 7-inch (1 new), All (279)
Items added April 12 - 16
Sort by
Pamala Stanley —
I Don't Want To Talk About It (voc, inst midnight mix) ... 12-inch 
Komander, 1983. Very Good (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has wear & aging.)
Richard Dimples Fields —
Mr Look So Good ... LP Boardwalk, 1982. Very Good ... $1.99
An early 80s classic from Richard Dimples Fields – one of the most unique talents in soul music of his generation – with an appeal that's both down home, and smoothly sophisticated at the time! In a way, Fields' music represents many changes his audience was going through at the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mr Look So Good ... CD 18.99(Cover has some light wear. Initials in pen on label.)
Gino Vannelli —
Brother To Brother ... LP A&M, 1978. Very Good Gatefold ... $1.99
A really standout bit of blue-eyed soul from Gino Vannelli – the kind of record that shouldn't be so great, but really holds up well over the years! The style is tight and studio-oriented – somewhere in the mode of Bobby Caldwell and some of Gino's other cross-over contemporaries ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and middle ring wear.)
Mtume —
Juicy Fruit ... LP Epic, 1983. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet funky work from Mtume – a set that's nicely heavy on the keyboards, and which really set a new standard in 80s groove at the time! The keyboards are great, and the basslines are too – and Mtume's jazz roots are still nicely in place here – bringing a bit more sophistication ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – FE 38588. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Nancy Wilson —
This Mother's Daughter ... LP Capitol, 1976. Very Good ... $3.99
One of Nancy Wilson's hippest albums from the 70s – a great record of smooth mellow tracks produced by Eugene McDaniels, handled with some nice jazzy flourishes, and a warm soulful sound that brings out the best in Nancy's vocals! If you've dug her vocals on the Life, Love, & Harmony ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has oxidation and plays with light surface noise. Cover has unglued seams.)
Ray Charles —
Yes Indeed! (original cover) ... LP Atlantic, 1958. Very Good ... $14.99
Yes indeed – a mighty early classic from the great Ray Charles – one of his first full length albums, and a set that brings together the searing sort of work he was doing for Atlantic Records in the 50s! Ray's completely confident and at the top of his game here – and a lot more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has some waviness, wear, & light staining along the opening- but mostly on the back. Light wear & aging overall.)
Walter Jackson —
Feeling Good ... LP Chi Sound, 1976. Very Good ... $0.99
The first of six "comeback" albums that this great Chicago soul singer cut during his second wave of recording during the late 70s! Walter had originally done some amazing work with the great Carl Davis at the Okeh label during the mid 60s – and this album marks a return to their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dr John —
In The Right Place ... LP Atco/Atlantic, 1973. Very Good ... $19.99
One of the coolest, funkiest records we've ever heard from Dr John – thanks to lots of guest help from The Meters! The vibe here is a bit tighter than some of Mac's previous records – not as trippy as his first few for Atco – but the sound is still nice and sharp, and Allen ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(00s reissue pressing in a non-gatefold cover.)
Bobby Womack —
Facts Of Life ... LP United Artists, 1973. Very Good ... $9.99
Bobby Womack at the height of his powers – perfectly balancing southern soul roots and 70s soul polish – with an amazing sound that was unlike anyone else at the time! The set was recorded at Muscle Shoals, but has a quality that goes way beyond any of the standard modes from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light edge wear, splitting on the spine.)
Dells —
Dells Sing Dionne Warwick's Greatest Hits ... LP Cadet, 1972. Very Good ... $4.99
Forget Dionne Warwick, and think Burt Bacharach – because on this sublime little set, The Dells are singing some of Burt's greatest tunes ever – all set to impeccable arrangements by the legendary Charles Stepney! The album's more wonderful than you might even expect – a true ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has a cut corner, spot of wear on the bottom.)
James Brown —
Revolution Of The Mind ... LP Polydor, 1971. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
An amazing double-live album that's to concert records what James Brown's Payback was to the sound of studio funk! Like that classic, this is a double-length 2LP set that really has James and the JBs stretching out and doing their thing – working here in a setting that's supposed to be the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Capitol record club pressing. Cover has some light wear, tiny top seam split.)
Evelyn Champagne King —
Smooth Talk ... LP RCA, 1977. Very Good ... $9.99
Wonderfully smooth soul from Evelyn Champagne King – one of her real standouts from the early days, and a tremendous collaboration with producer/arranger T Life! The sound here is upbeat and catchy, but never too poppy – done with a slight hint of that groove that King would hit more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing in the cover with a flower border. Cover has some light wear and a promo stamp.)
Average White Band —
Cut The Cake ... LP Atlantic, 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
If you need to own one album by Average White Band, this is it! The album features the band at their funky best – playing hard and chopping away with a strong crossover sound that put them firmly on the map during the early 70s. Loads of tight rolling basslines and hard drums – all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cut The Cake (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light ringwear and is lightly bent at the bottom corners.)
Ketty Lester —
Love Letters ... LP Era, 1962. Very Good- ... $11.99
Groundbreaking work from Ketty Lester – a really important singer who equally skirted the worlds of jazz and soul! Ketty's got a great sophisti-soul style on the set – working with arrangements by Lincoln Mayorga, and coming off with a sound that would clearly go onto inspire Nancy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Cover has splitting on all seams, edge wear, some surface wear & aging.)
Prince —
Dirty Mind ... LP Warner, 1980. Very Good- ... $13.99
Early work from Prince – really his first full fledged masterpiece! Prince ushered the 80s in with a mix of recognizable influences, but filtered through his unique sensibility – taking a new approach to funky soul – by using his own sinister blend of layered vocals, crisp ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light edge & ring wear.)
Billy Preston —
Wildest Organ In Town! ... LP Capitol, 1966. Very Good- ... $8.99
One of Billy's 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 some groovy and offbeat arrangements by Sly Stone – and although the set list includes a number of late 60s hits, the overall ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Vinyl plays with a short click on "I Got You". Cover is great!)
Billy Preston —
Most Exciting Organ Ever ... LP Vee Jay, 1964. Very Good- ... $5.99
One of Billy's best, and it's got a hard wailing raw groove that's missing from a lot of his later work! There's a very churchy sound in the organ, with all the stops open and a very large sound coming out of the speaker – and Billy wails in a manner that's similar to some of Jimmy McGriff's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear on the bottom seam with a small split – but is nice otherwise!)
Boney M —
Nightflight To Venus ... LP Hansa, 1978. Very Good- Gatefold ... $9.99
A nice bit of space age disco fantasy from Boney M – a set that's got a few more electronic touches than some of the group's other records, but which still continues in a straight ahead poppy vein! There's a sound here that's arguably a bit more sophisticated than before – especially ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing with A10 and B13 matrix. Cover has edge wear.)
Lakeside —
Fantastic Voyage ... LP Solar, 1980. Very Good- Gatefold ... $7.99
A crowning achievement from Lakeside – one of the key albums to link Ohio funk roots with a smoother LA groove – all served up in a way that had limitless influence for years to come! Bass is definitely at the head of these arrangements, but there's plenty of great guitar too – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has splitting on the top & bottom seams, edge & surface wear.)
Mary J Blige —
Reminisce (bad boy remix, bad boy inst, audio 2 remix, milky mix, stringappella) ... 12-inch MCA, 1992. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With CL Smooth on the bad boy remix. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Sly & The Family Stone —
Small Talk ... LP Epic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Sly's still doing pretty nice for himself in 1974 – with a sound that's perhaps a bit warmer than on the early records, but still nice and soulful – and peppered with a good dose of funk! The groove is really great on the set – bubbling with a more "deep down" feel than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original orange label pressing. Includes the folded insert.)
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan —
Ask Rufus ... LP ABC, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite albums ever from Rufus and Chaka Khan – a sublime 70s set in which the group's sound totally comes together, and finds a really special sound that's all its own! The blend of elements here is perfect – the group's funky jazz instrumentation, and Chaka Khan's warm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes an unused poster and green ABC inner sleeve. Cover has light wear at the spine and ring impressions in back.)
Etta James —
Etta James (1973) ... LP Chess, 1973. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Heavy funk from the great Etta James – one of her standout classics from the later Chess years, done with a style that's completely different than her work of the 60s! The set was recorded in LA with a super-dope sound that's almost in a funky soundtrack mode – full horns, bits of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original orange label pressing – a nice copy!)
James Brown —
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag ... LP King, 1965. Very Good+ ... $44.99
Here's where things really started getting interesting for James Brown! The album was issued right around the same time as James' single "Out Of Sight" on Smash – and like that track, "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" was one of the first to use that "instruments on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing – a really nice copy! Cover has just a tiny bit of splitting on the bottom seam, but is great too.)
Apple & The Three Oranges —
Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 (with download) ... LP Now Again, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $18.99 19.99
A funky treasure trove from Apple & The Three Oranges – a group we hardly know at all, but who really blow us away with the cuts on this collection! The groove is plenty hard right from the get-go – the best of the funky 45 underground of the early 70s – which means that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 ... CD 7.99(Includes download.)
Brook Benton —
That Old Feeling ... LP RCA, 1966. Sealed ... $13.99
A mid 60s gem from Brook Benton, produced by Clyde Otis, done in wonderful, more stripped down style than some of his other efforts of the time. Titles include "My Darling My Darling", "Try A Little Tenderness", "Moon River", "The Second Time Around", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 60s stereo pressing!)
Various —
Cold Heat – Heavy Funk Rarities 1968-1974 Vol 1 ... LP Now Again/Stones Throw, Late 1960s/Early 1970s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $25.99 29.99
A now-legendary compilation – an early effort to reissue funk on the Stones Throw label – and a set that virtually gave birth to all the fantastic projects they've done under the Now Again banner over the years! Compiler Egon has gone through a range of rare singles, masters, and demos ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Steve Arrington —
Down To The Lowest Terms – The Soul Sessions ... LP Stones Throw, 2021. New Copy 2LP ... $18.99 19.99
Steve Arrington's got a long long legacy in soul music – one that goes back to his late 70s work on Slave – but he also sounds completely contemporary here, working in collaboration with a whole host of producers who were no doubt influenced by his creations of the past, and help ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Martin L Dumas Jr/Taurean Connection, Late 70s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $29.99
An incredible record from the Chicago scene – issued on a tiny little label from deep on the south side – and done with a much richer vibe than you might expect! "Attitude Belief & Determination" is a track that's almost got a righteous, spiritual sort of flavor – ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Black vinyl BBE reissue from 2015. Cover has a small center split in the top seam and is bent just a bit at the spine and bottom seam.)
Willie Henderson & The Soul Explosions —
Funky Chicken (with bonus tracks) ... LP Brunswick/ORG, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Killer work from one of the funkiest leaders on the Chicago scene – the mighty mighty Willie Henderson, force behind some of the city's greatest soul tracks and funky 45s! This album's like a stack of lost funky nuggets laid back to back – with lots and lots of bass-heavy grooving from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Funky Chicken (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99
Eramus Hall —
Your Love Is My Desire ... LP Westbound/ORG, 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 26.99
One of the last great soul albums on the Westbound label – the Detroit funk powerhouse known for famous records by Funkadelic, The Counts, and the Detroit Emeralds! Eramus Hall have a vague P-Funk connection – and according to legend, the band were given their name by George Clinton, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Your Love Is My Desire ... CD 11.99
Fela —
Fela Box Set #6 (Open & Close/Knitting Factory, 1970s/1980s. New Copy ... $139.99 149.99
A really well-chosen set of classic Afro Funk records from Fela Kuti – hand-picked by Idris Elba, and brought together in this limited box set! Open & Close is an early classic from Fela Kuti & Africa 70 – the kind of early 70s record that helped both the leader and the group ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Aaliyah —
I Care 4 U ... LP Atlantic/Empire, 2002. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99 25.99
The lovely Aaliyah left our planet all too soon, and left behind a number of unissued tracks as well – material intended for a future album, and which was combined here with a few other tracks to make for a posthumous tribute to her too-short legacy in R&B! The practice is, unfortunately ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl!)
Rufus & Chaka Khan —
Street Player ... LP ABC, 1978. Very Good- Gatefold ... $4.99
Stunning work from Rufus & Chaka Khan – still very much at the height of their powers on this late 70s release – and still doing things at a level that nobody else can touch! The blend of jazz and soul is completely sublime – given a bit of extra help on arrangements by Clare ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Street Player ... CD 10.99(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Little Richard —
Fabulous Little Richard ... LP Specialty, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Little Richard doing his much imitated, never bettered thing on the Fabulous Little Richard LP – released near the end of the 50s and featuring emotive r&b numbers he cut in earlier sessions – not all as wild-eyed and fiery as some of his 50s recordings but a soulful thrill! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, and bumped corneres.)
Igor RX-15 —
Nuthin' But Beats Vol 2 ... 12-inch Dunk Yer Funk, 1988. Very Good (pic cover)... $6.99
Toni Braxton —
I Don't Want To (album, frankie knuckles mix, inst)/LaFace, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Remixes by Frankie Knuckles and Hex Hector. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Somethin' For The People —
You Want This Party Started (easy mo bee remix clean radio, easy mo bee remix inst, easy mo bee remix acapella, somethin' for the people remix clean, somethin' for the people remix w/Warner, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Grand Puba. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a stickered sleeve, with index label.)
Somethin' For The People —
You Want This Party Started (album, tv version, inst w/Warner, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with index label.)
LL Cool J —
Amazin' (radio w/Def Jam, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Gwen Guthrie —
Gwen Guthrie ... LP Island, 1982. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Gwen Guthrie's first album for Island Records – a unique little soul set from the early 80s, recorded in Nassau with backing from Sly & Robbie – in a groove that's totally great! The rhythms here are really at the heart of the set – not in a way that eclipses Gwen's vocals, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Scatman Crothers —
Big Ben Sings ... LP Motown, 1973. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A surprisingly charming album from Scatman Crothers – recorded during his big comeback stretch in the 70s! Although Scatman's role during this time was often reduced to being the colorful old guy in an assortment of comedies and action films, he'd actually had quite a bit of experience as a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly bent at the top edge.)
Buddy Miles —
All The Faces Of Buddy Miles ... LP Columbia, 1974. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An unlikely meeting of talents, but a great one – as Buddy Miles' rougher groove comes into contact with the sublime 70s production talents of Johnny Bristol – who makes the whole album groove beautifully! Buddy's sound is a lot warmer than before, but that's A-OK with us, as by the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ingram —
That's All! ... LP H&L, 1977. Near Mint- ... $29.99
The Ingram Family tighten things up nicely with this follow-up to their first funky album – and they get a slicker sound that points the way towards their excellent modern soul sides of the 80s. Tracks are written by James, William, Butch, and John – and although the album was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bumped corners and is bent a bit at the bottom left corner.)
Various —
Local Customs – Pressed At Boddie ... LP Boddie/Numero, 1960s/1970s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
Numero does it again – unleashing an amazing batch of work for the first time ever – all packaged in a very limited Record Store Day set! The collection features material that was pressed up at the tiny Boddie pressing plant in Cleveland – a wonderful range of local artists from ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple & brown vinyl pressing.)
Isley Brothers —
Go For Your Guns ... LP T Neck/Columbia, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
A stone 70s classic from the Isley Brothers – a set recorded right at the height of their glory days – at a time when their sound was completely on the money! The cover has the group on stage – a photo taken during their run of arena concerts at the time – but the album's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Go For Your Guns ... CD 6.99(Orange label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear and is bent just a bit at the spine.)
Rufus —
Rufus ... LP MCA, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
An amazing debut from Rufus – a group so great, they were virtually a genre unto themselves during the 70s! Rufus came from the same totally hip Chicago scene that gave the world Minnie Riperton and Earth Wind & Fire – and like both of those greats, these guys have a way of drawing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, with a minor blemish near the spine.)
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan —
Rufusized ... LP ABC, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Funk, soul, jazz, and plenty more – all wrapped up into this 70s masterpiece from Rufus – the kind of record that not only never gets old, but which still has folks wondering how the group could have gotten things this perfect all these many years later! Chaka Khan and the group are in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bumped at the bottom right corner, in great shape otherwise.)
Snoop Dogg —
Just A Baby Boy (radio, dirty, inst, hip hop radio edit, hip hop dirty version) ... 12-inch Universal, 2001. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Ginuwine —
100% ... LP 550 Music, 1999. Very Good 2LP ... $49.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, edge & ring wear, corner bends, spot of sticker removal.)
5th Dimension —
Age of Aquarius ... LP Soul City, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... $4.99
Always-great work from the 5th Dimension – one of their biggest albums ever, built around the group's hit version of "Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In", and featuring some other psychedelic pop soul gems like "Sunshine Of Your Love", "Blowing Away", "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Raul De Souza —
Sweet Lucy ... LP Capitol, 1977. Very Good ... $5.99
Sweet Lucy, and mighty groovy – a wonderful album from Raul De Souza, cut during the height of his fame on the California scene! Like Raul's other work for Capitol, this record really sparkles from tight help from George Duke – who handles production, and some of the arrangements ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some light wear.)
Tim Maia —
Tim Maia (1977) ... LP Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
70s soul from Brazil – and a tremendously strong effort from the legendary Tim Maia! This record was Tim's first after an initial run on Polydor – and it shows Maia tightening up his groove even more, but still avoiding the slicker sounds of later years. There's a really focused sound ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Arthur Verocai —
Arthur Verocai ... LP Mr Bongo (UK), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99 29.99
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
Labi Siffre —
Remember My Song ... LP EMI/Mr Bongo (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Easily the best-remembered album by Labi Siffre – thanks to some well-used sample tracks over the years! But over and above the fame of the funky tunes "The Vulture" and "I Got The", the record's a key part of Siffre's 70s catalog – a record that's as great for its ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice heavy-cover vinyl reissue!)
Muddy Waters —
McKinley Morganfield – AKA Muddy Waters ... LP Chess, 1950s/1960s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
A late 60s album on Chess Records – but one that serves to bring together all the best early work that Muddy Waters did for the label – including lots of original 45s and 78s! The range of music is really wonderful – the kind of tracks that first got Waters noticed in the first ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has edge and ring wear.)
Bruno Mars —
24K Magic ... LP Atlantic, 2016. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
A bristling, crackling, completely charming set from Bruno Mars – and a record that lives up to all the best promise he has to offer! We don't know the man personally, but Bruno seems like a hell of a guy – warmly confident, upbeat, and positive – all qualities that really come ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has some light wear.)
G-Wiz —
Dirty Luv (pop version, r&b edit, funk version, vocoder funk version, house mix, house inst, laid back version) ... 12-inch Interscope, 1994. Near Mint- ... $99.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Four Buddies —
Best Of The Four Buddies – Vol 2 ... LP Savoy, Late 1950s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on all seams, ring wear, corner bend.)
George Benson —
In Flight ... LP Warner, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
Benson plays his guitar and also sings on some of these tracks, joined by Phil Upchurch on rhythm guitar, Ronnie Foster on electric piano & mini-moog, Jorge Dalto on clavinet & acoustic piano, Stanley Banks on bass, Harvey Mason on drums and Ralph MacDonald on percussion. Claus Ogerman ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Neville Brothers —
Uptown ... LP EMI/Rounder, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Donna Summer —
Cats Without Claws ... LP Geffen, 1984. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A big crossover moment for Donna Summer in the 80s – a set that features lots of keyboard-heavy arrangements from Michael Omartin – who produced the record at a level that really gets the most out of Summer's hook-heavy style! Donna's way past the drama of the disco years here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, including obi & insert, still in the shrink.)
Ohio Players —
Mr Mean ... LP Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A lesser-known 70s album by The Ohio Players – tunes recorded for the soundtrack of the late blacksploitation film Mr Mean, but also very much in the tight funk format of the group's Mercury work! Tracks are nice and long overall – almost in a stretched-out take on the soundtrack mode, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear and is nice overall.)
Horace Brown —
Taste Your Love (ballad remix, hip hop version, lp, inst) ... 12-inch Uptown, 1996. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Mary J Blige —
Good Morning Gorgeous ... LP 3WE, 2022. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Mary J Blige is as fresh and essential as ever here – still sticking true to the hip hop roots in her soul music, but with a contemporary vibe that shows that she's not just content to rest on her laurels from the old days! The set features key work from DJ Khaled, HER, Anderson Paak, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Deluxe gold vinyl pressing, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Lou Rawls —
Soulin' ... LP Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of the best albums that Lou Rawls cut with the team of HB Barnum and David Axelrod – that incredible duo who made some of his 60s Capitol albums so great! The style here is wonderful – upbeat grooves from Barnum – who brings more soul into Lou's music than before – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a spot of surface wear in the upper corner, but is nice otherwise.)
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan —
Rags To Rufus ... LP ABC, 1974. Near Mint- ... $13.99
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
Also available Rags To Rufus ... CD 10.99(Yellow label pressing. Cover has splitting on the spine, some wear along the bottom, cutout hole.)
5th Dimension —
Love's Lines Angles & Rhymes ... LP Bell, 1971. Sealed Gatefold ... $6.99
The cover to this one has The 5th Dimension sporting some heavy-duty outfits – and the album's got an equally bold sound to match! The group's still in very familiar territory here – working under the direction of Bones Howe – but they're also completely confident in their bag ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut cover, still sealed with hype sticker. Cover has a cut corner. Shrink is open at the top with light wear.)
Sly & The Family Stone —
Sly & The Family Stone Greatest Hits ... LP Epic, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Almost a "greatest hits" of greatest hits albums – one of those collections that almost sold more copies than all the full albums by the artist – forever earning Sly & The Family Stone a place in record collections around the globe! All the hits are here, laid out back to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s blue label pressing in a barcode cover. A nice copy!)
Hunt's Determination —
This Is Determination Problems (original pressing) ... LP Ear Wax/Wonderland, 1978. Sealed ... $8.99
An obscure little funky group from Flint, Michigan, one with a tight ensemble sound that's very much in the Earth Wind & Fire mode – complete with a really great horn section, plenty of bass-heavy grooves a the bottom, and a relatively spiritual feel that comes through strongly on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy.)
Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles —
Live ... LP Columbia, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Timmy Thomas —
Why Can't We Live Together ... LP Glades, 1972. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A landmark album from Timmy Thomas – one that mixes together electronics and soul in this wonderfully unique mellow groove – a style that's hardly ever been matched again, and which may well put this album at the same level as Shuggie Otis' classic Inspiration Information set! Timmy's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Carol Lynn Townes —
Satisfaction Guaranteed ... LP Polydor, 1985. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and unglued top seam.)
Lenny Williams —
Midnight Girl (double a-side promo) ... 12-inch ABC, 1978. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A totally excellent midtempo modern soul groover from Lenny Williams, popping along on smooth groove clearly aimed at the dancefloor, but filled out nicely with sophisticated production! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing in a ABC Disco sleeve, with a promo stamp.)
Various —
TK Disco Re-Edited – Volume 1 ... LP TK (UK), Late 70s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $34.99
The genius sound of the TK Records label, taken to a whole new level – as some of the coolest club classics from that legendary Miami label are served up here in a host of new edits by contemporary talents! The sound is great – all the funk and soul of the originals, but kicked up a ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow vinyl pressing in a TK Disco sleeve.)
Sheila E —
Sheila E In The Glamorous Life ... 12-inch Paisley Park, 1984. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A fantastic meeting of two generations of soulful music – Sheila E, the daughter of Cali Latin soul genius Coke Escovedo, meets up with the snappingly funky world of Prince – and results in one of the strongest records of Sheila's career! The singer/percussionist had already been ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear and is bent near the top seam.)
Redbone —
Beaded Dreams Through Turquoise Eyes ... LP Epic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Despite the Native American theme of the title, the group, and the cover image, the set is mostly a pretty straight mix of soul and rock, mid 70s crossover material with a flanged-out LA kind of appeal. Titles include "Interstate Highway 101", "Blood Sweat & Tears", "Co ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing.)
Maurice John Vaughn —
Generic Blues Album (Alligator pressing) ... LP Reecy/Alligator, 1984. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Al Jarreau —
We Got By ... LP Warner, 1975. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Al's first major label record – cut when he was an emerging soul jazz vocalist, but before he'd gone totally over the top in super-slick hit mode. The album's got a good 70s LA jazzy backing, with guests like Dave Grusin, Arthur Adams, and Larry Bunker keeping the music moving at a nice pace. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Laura Nyro —
Eli & The Thirteenth Confession ... LP Columbia, 1968. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Groundbreaking work from Laura Nyro – exactly the kind of record that sums up the unique genius in her music! The record's not folk, not pop, not soul, nor jazz vocals – but a new sort of style that draws a bit from all those genres, and comes up with a bold new approach that opened ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, with some fraying at the top seam.)
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Feelin The Spirit ... LP Hi Fi, 1959. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Raelets/Tangerine, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A rare 60s cooker from The Raelets – showing the backing trio in great form away from their boss! The album's got an unusual format – in that 2/3 of the tracks are by the trio of female singers – but a remaining 1/3 is from Ike & Tina Turner – making a surprise ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small center split on the top seam.)
Celi Bee —
Fly Me On The Wings Of Love ... LP APA, Late 70s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Soaring disco work from Celi Bee – one of the flashiest divas of the late 70s club years! The style here is a bit more straightforward and soulful than some of Celi's other work – especially her campy "Superman" hit – and the tracks often mix a strong bassy undercurrent ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and bent corners.)
Gloria Gaynor —
Never Can Say Goodbye ... LP MGM, 1975. Very Good+ ... $4.99
The start of a very successful run for Gloria Gaynor – a seminal bit of crossover 70s soul – one that perfectly linked the dancefloor with the airwaves, and managed to take on more than a few living rooms as well! Gloria's not entirely in full blown disco-diva mode yet, and works here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear.)
O'Jays —
Travelin At The Speed Of Thought ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $1.99
Nice Philly work by the O'Jays – one of their key "second period" albums, and a lost little gem filled with great harmony soul tracks. The political agenda of early 70s Philly albums is mostly gone, and the group's returned to themes of love and romance – often done in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
O'Jays —
Family Reunion ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
A great sense of righteousness and groove – the key mix that made the O'Jays so great back in the day – and which really helped put the Philly International enterprise on the map! The album's miles from the group's simple harmony soul roots – even though those were pretty darn ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and initals in marker.)
Lipps Inc —
Pucker Up ... LP Casablanca, 1980. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a name in pen, wear, and a promo stamp.)
Jody Watley —
Larger Than Life ... LP MCA, 1989. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Donna Summer —
Donna Summer ... LP Geffen, 1982. Very Good+ ... $5.99
A great new chapter for Donna Summer – a set that has her working with the legendary Quincy Jones as producer – who gives the whole album a very different sound! There's still plenty of the catchy, bouncy styles you'd know from Summer's late 70s work – but Jones also brings in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Visions ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet 80s groove from Gladys Knight & The Pips – just the kind of record that shows why the group kept going strong for so many years! The classic approach is still very firmly intact – Gladys' wonderful lead, soaring out over the Pips' warm harmonies – a vocal power that so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Sister Sledge —
Love Somebody Today ... LP Cotillion, 1980. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A crisp, but funky set from Sister Sledge – produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of Chic, who also lead the studio band – tight funky soul grooves all the way! After the dizzying heights of We Are Family, there might have been nowhere to go but down commercially, but Love ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Larry Graham —
Sooner Or Later ... LP Warner, 1982. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet modern soul from Larry Graham – a set that's miles from his earlier work, but in a great way that really shows him stretching out in new directions! In keeping with the times, the grooves here are often heavy on the beats, bass, and keys – fused together especially nicely on some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Raydio —
Raydio ... LP Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
The first Raydio set from guitarist Ray Parker – an artist who'd worked on countless session gigs by the time of this album, which gave him more than enough chops to get things right from the start! The sound is tight and definitely aimed at the charts, by Ray also brings his own sort of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles —
Special Occasion ... LP Tamla, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Smokey and the group do a great job on some lesser-known numbers – all presented with that wonderful warm polish that The Miracles brought to soul, a sound that's always great, even on a lesser-hit album like this! Titles include "Give Her Up", "Special Occasion", "Ye ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown and yellow label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Nancy Wilson —
Son Of A Preacher Man ... LP Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A wonderfully groovy album from Nancy Wilson – filled with hip jazzy touches and lots of bouncy soul – in that sweet blend that was a perfect fit for the style of late 60s Capitol Records! Nancy really steps out from some of her more staid modes here – swinging a groove with some ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Omni —
Omni Says It All ... LP Fountain, 1980. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Chicago modern soul LP from the early 80's, recorded for Jerry Butler's Fountain label. The group were one of the few last links in the Chicago soul scene at the time – and they've got a good harmony sound that hearkens back to mid 70s work by groups like The Chi-Lites or Windy City. Most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Chaka Khan —
Chaka ... LP Warner, 1978. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The very first solo album from Chaka Khan – recorded after a great 70s run in Rufus, and an instant-classic that showed the world that she might be an even more amazing artist on her own! All those fantastic vocals from the previous albums with Rufus seem to get even more center stage action ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Various —
All The Hits By All The Stars Vol 2 ... LP Parkway, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Manhattans —
Black Tie ... LP Columbia, 1981. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A black tie affair, but a set that's still got all the great vocal touches of The Manhattans firmly in place – thanks to careful Chicago production from Leo Graham and arranger James Mack! The set's smooth, but never in a sloppily commercial way – and instead, the pair find a way to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Van McCoy —
Disco Baby ... LP Avco, 1975. Very Good+ ... $1.99
This is it! The record that helped put disco over in a huge way, with a sound that would go on to be heavily imitated for years to come. Sweeping disco production from Hugo & Luigi arranged and conducted by Van McCoy, already a studio mainstay by this point, coupled with a set of accessible ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
