Soul — New Arrivals 
— LPs 
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 (182) new/used, Vinyl (177) new/used, LPs (166) new/used, 12-inch (11 used), Cassettes (2), All (361)
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Jesse Price —
Jump It With A Shuffle ... LP Jukebox Lil (Sweden), Mid/Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue. Cover has a small trace of a price sticker.)
Joan Armatrading —
Walk Under Ladders ... LP A&M, 1981. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Early 80s synthy soul and new wave sounds from Joan Armatrading – really taking her earlier, kind of folk soul based sound confidently into the early 80s keyboard heavy grooves with some pronounced Caribbean flourishes! Lots of punchy rhythms and neon bright 80s sounds, but it's the songs ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Stephanie Mills —
Merciless ... LP Casablanca, 1983. Near Mint- ... $5.99
An early 80s cooker from Stephanie Mills – not exactly "without mercy", as you might guess from the title – but instead a great slow burner that really does a great job of opening up her voice! Mills moves here in a perfect space between the late disco years and commercial ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Ray Charles —
True To Life ... LP Atlantic, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Rare Earth —
Ma ... LP Motown, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
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 ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover, with light wear.)
Gene Barge, David Matthews, & Andre Davis —
Stony Island – Original Soundtrack ... LP Glades, 1978. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A sweet set of soundtrack funk – from a film named after one of our favorite streets in Chicago! Although the record's got an approach that's perhaps a bit tighter and smoother than anything going down on Stony in the late 70s, it does manage to share a good deal of styles with the Chi-soul ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Stony Island – Original Soundtrack ... CD 12.99
Various —
Bedford Stuyvesant Youth In Action – Talent Contest Winners ... LP YIA, 1968. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A totally cool little record – and one that was so rare, it was initially only pressed up to give to the singers and performers who worked on its grooves! The music here is all from a talent show in Brooklyn, circa 1968 – headed by the Youth In Action charity, and filled with very ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Big Crown reissue pressing.)
Andre Williams —
Holland Shuffle ... LP Norton, 2003. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Rockin raw soul from the great Andre Williams – and one of his best comeback records of recent years! The set was recorded live in Holland (hence the title), and Andre's got a backup band that's equal parts heavy guitar rock and sockin soul – recorded here with a very dark sound that ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mark Radice —
Intense ... LP Roadshow, 1977. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A free soul classic from Mark Radice – a mixture of smooth soul, compressed AOR pop, and slight rock influences, featuring Radice on keyboards and vocals on all tracks, and arrangements by Paul Riser that give the set a pretty nice little groove. This is somewhere between Average White Band ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
Prince —
1999 ... LP Warner, 1982. Near Mint- 2LP ... $39.99
The record that forever put Prince on the map – a legendary set that took him from being an under-appreciated soul singer to a lasting pop music legend! Prince had been around for a few years before 1999 – but the double-length set was the first to really win over the masses to his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available 1999 ... CD 3.99(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has minimal wear.)
Crown Heights Affair —
Do It Your Way ... LP De-Lite, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
A record that ended up in more than a few 70s record collections because of its sexy cover image – but a set that's even better when you get down into the grooves – thanks to massively funky work from Crown Heights Affair! The group are wonderful here – upbeat and quick-stepping, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Betty Wright —
Betty Wright ... LP Epic, 1981. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Wonderfully mature work from Miami soul legend Betty Wright – one of her overlooked albums recorded for Columbia Records, after big 70s fame at the TK label – and a set that has Betty mixing all her deep soul roots with a tighter, more sophisticated groove! Most of the album was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Marva Whitney —
It's My Thing ... LP King, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Funky funky female soul! Marva Whitney was one of the greatest singers in the James Brown stable of stars during the late 60s – and she sang with a hard raw style worth of The Godfather himself! Brother James produced and wrote a good part of this classic album – and the record is one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available It's My Thing (expanded edition) ... LP 31.99(Translucent red vinyl red issue – nice & heavy!)
Otis Redding —
Dictionary Of Soul - Complete & Unbelievable ... LP Volt, 1964. Near Mint- ... $39.99
An album with a very fitting title – as the whole set is practically a dictionary of soul music, for anyone who needs an understanding of the genre! The cover alone tells you that the set is something special – and the sounds within are even better – classic Otis Redding on Stax ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Sundazed reissue – 180 gram vinyl!)
Fela & Roy Ayers —
Music Of Many Colors ... LP Celluloid/Knitting Factory, 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 25.99
One of the best soul collaborations ever! Fela and Roy Ayers team up for this whopping album that brings together the best sides of these monster soul talents of the 70s! In keeping with Fela's work, the tracks are long and Afro-tinged, with a complicated groove that grows over the length of the ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fela & Africa 70 —
Expensive Sh*t (180 gram pressing) ... LP Knitting Factory, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 25.99
A real classic from the great Fela Kuti – a seminal mid 70s record that not only shows his impeccable sense of rhythm, but also his sense of rage as well! The title track – "Expensive Sh_t" – is Fela's answer to the time that he got busted for dope, and was forced to ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charles Brown —
Race Track Blues – Charles Brown & Johnny Moore's Three Blazers ... LP Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Excellent early 78rpm material from the legendary Charles brown – most with the Three Blazers combo! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Various —
Shouters – Roots Of Rock N Roll Vol 9 ... LP Savoy, Late 40s/1950s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
A heavy dig through the vaults of Savoy Records – with great material by Nappy Brown, Chicago Carl Davis, Eddie Mack, H-Bomb Ferguson, and Gatemouth Moore! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has a cutout notch.)
BB King —
Completely Well ... LP Bluesway, 1969. Very Good- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
BB King soars into the 70s with this smoking little set – a record that still holds onto all the raw energy of his best 60s recordings, but which also gives the whole thing an even more soulful focus too! There's no arranger credited for the core of the record – which is attributed to ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue rim stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has some light wear.)
Maurice White —
Maurice White ... LP Columbia, 1984. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
The only solo album ever recorded by Maurice White – an upbeat and soulful set that's right up there with his best 80s work in Earth Wind & Fire! Like that group at the time, White's hitting a rhythmic side that's more electronic at points – letting beats and keyboard bits stand in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear, bent corners.)
Lionel Richie —
Dancing On The Ceiling ... LP Motown, 1986. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Lionel's third album for Motown – one in a string of massive hits that forever changed the sound of 80s soul! The smooth mellow lover is still firmly in place – taking a few chances on the set, but still sounding best on the romantic numbers. Titles include "Love Will Conquer ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Keith Sweat —
Make It Last Forever (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Elektra/Rhino, 1989. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
The killer debut of Keith Sweat, and a record that really set a whole new tone for mainstream soul at the end of the 80s! Teddy Riley's definitely got a hand in the sound here – adding drums and some production – all with a sweet bumping groove that works great for Keith's vocals ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
("Black ice" colored vinyl!)
Chaka Khan —
Chaka ... LP Warner/Rhino, 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
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
Also available Chaka ... CD 13.99
Roberta Flack —
First Take (silver vinyl pressing) ... LP Atlantic, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 25.99
Maybe one of the most amazing debut records of all time – not only the record that first exposed the world to Roberta Flack, but a set that heralded so many changes to come in the following decade! Flack's genius here is almost impossible to put into words – part jazz, part soul, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available First Take ... LP 9.99
Booker T & The MGs —
Green Onions (180 gram green vinyl pressing) ... LP Stax, 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 26.99
A legendary album of Memphis soul – and a full length set that helped redefine the sound of instrumental music in the 60s! The record's a monumental follow-up to Booker T & The MGs' huge hit single "Green Onions" – an extremely seductive organ-based instrumental that the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Martin Circus —
Martin Circus ... LP Prelude, 1979. Very Good- ... $5.99
Excellent underground disco with a groovy French touch! The cover's a bit campy, but the record's got plenty of nice keyboard work, and offsets the coldness of the keys with some soaring strings and warm basslines. The standout cut is "Disco Circus", a 14 minute romp that's pretty darn ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear, light ring wear.)
Jr Walker & The All Stars —
Jr Walker & The All Stars Live! (1967) ... LP SOUL, 1967. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Definitely hard wailing stuff from Jr and group – caught here in a smoking live setting, which really lets them open up! The record begins with an introduction by the Velvelettes, and ends with Earl Van Dyke performing "Heartbreak" – but the rest of the album's by Jr and crew ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has split top & bottom seams, light surface wear & aging, name in marker on the back. Labels have name in marker.)
Dr John —
Gris Gris ... LP Atco, 1968. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The great Dr John at his freaky deaky best – working here in a mindblowing mix of New Orleans roots and late 60s psych – all served up in some heady studio space and instrumental touches! The sound's unlike anything that ever went before – and is way better here than on some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Gris Gris (mono version – on green vinyl) ... LP 24.99(Slime green vinyl Jackpot reissue – remastered from the original 1968 mono mix, and pressed at RTI!)
Johnny Lytle —
Loop ... LP Tuba, 1966. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the coolest, grooviest albums ever from jazz vibist Johnny Lytle – a set that really leans into the impact that he was having with the soul instrumental crowd, and which serves up tunes in these short, tight grooves that show why Johnny was the king of the stepping dancefloor in the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Loop ... LP 26.99(Stereo pressing. The back cover has a small sticker and spot of marker.)
Booker T & The MGs —
Soul Limbo ... LP Stax, 1968. Near Mint- ... $34.99
Very hip work from Booker T & The MGs – an album that has them standing out under a pier by the ocean on the cover – clearly a long way from their Memphis roots! The sound here still has a good dose of those roots, though – but it also shows them picking up some hipper ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Soul Limbo ... LP 12.99(Original yellow label stereo pressing – in great shape!)
Jimmy Castor Bunch —
It's Just Begun ... LP RCA, 1972. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Wickedly fuzzy funk! Jimmy Castor recorded in a lot of different styles during the 70s – but the one he used on this album is still his best – and the album may well be his lasting testament of funky genius! The record's a non-stop guitar-heavy batch of classic funk tracks – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Translucent red vinyl reissue.)
Larry Young's Fuel —
Spaceball ... LP Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Funky fusion in a runaway spaceship – the second album by Larry Young's cosmic heavy Fuel ensemble! The album's a perfect batch of jazzy keyboard grooves in a tradition that includes Lonnie Liston Smith, Johnny Hammond, and Charles Earland during his Mercury years – with Larry on moog, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original white label promo – a nice copy! Cover has a small cutout mark.)
Roy Ayers —
Mystic Voyage ... LP Polydor, 1975. Very Good- ... $13.99
An archetypal album by Roy Ayers – and one that really shows him at the turning point of his sound! Gone are the trippier jazz funk moments of earlier albums – and in their place are some tight grooves and wonderfully spacey soul. Roy hits the dancefloor with one of his first up-tempo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has surface & edge wear, spot of marker, small split on the bottom seam.)
Parliament —
Motor Booty Affair ... LP Casablanca, 1978. Very Good- Gatefold ... $19.99
The Mothership goes under water – as George Clinton and crew groove away nicely on this water-themed set of tracks designed to raise Atlantis from the deep! The overall sound is perhaps not as totally perfect as some of the earlier records, but the P-Funk machine is still in full effect ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing including intact cutouts & printed inner sleeve. Cover has some surface & ring wear.)
David Peaston —
Introducing David Peaston ... LP Geffen, 1989. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Seminal work by one of the biggest gospel crossover stars of the 80s – the mighty mighty David Peaston, a man with a truly god-like voice! Production on the album occasionally has too much of that 80s slickness, but even so, David's voice cuts through the whole thing with a spiritual warmth ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some peeling on the front, but looks great overall.)
Gil Scott-Heron —
Secrets ... LP Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... $26.99
A key crossover set from Gil Scott-Heron – still every bit as political as his earlier work, but with a stronger sense of soul as well! The great Brian Jackson is firmly in tow here – bringing warm keyboards and a nice little groove to most of the tracks – and the previous ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has faint ring wear and light edge wear.)
Moms Mabley —
Funniest Woman In The World – Moms Mabley Onstage ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Anita Baker —
Rapture ... LP Elektra, 1986. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A classic album of classy vocals – one that helped set a whole new tone in 80s soul music! Anita had already gained a bit of experience on the soul scene before this set, but with this record she emerged as a full-formed diva who could effortlessly blend jazz and soul into a magnificent new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Rapture ... CD 2.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, a bit of waviness, a trace of a sticker, and a light stain on one corner.)
Funkadelic —
One Nation Under A Groove (180 gram pressing –with bonus 12" single) ... LP Charly (UK), 1978. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $43.99 49.99
One of the crowning moments of genius from the great George Clinton – a record that has Funkadelic really finding their groove, in the same way that Parliament were helping push underground funk into both the clubs and the mainstream – while also showing that the P-Funk empire can jam ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available One Nation Under A Groove (LP sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 18.99
SOS Band —
On The Rise ... LP Tabu, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet sweet grooves from the SOS Band – definitely on the rise at the time, but still sounding great, with all the best elements of their early work firmly intact! The core group are very much at home in the studio – and have this cohesive sound that really comes through right away ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kool & The Gang —
Emergency ... LP De-Lite, 1984. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Sweet 80s sounds from the legendary Kool & The Gang – one of the key classics from the second chapter of the group – when their lineup and sound were a lot leaner than before, and they managed to cross over big to a much wider audience than before! The upbeat cuts show that the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a trace of a sticker.)
Strikers —
Strikers ... LP Prelude, 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Classic album of NY club grooves, including their big hit "Body Music", mixed here by Francois Kevorkian and Larry Levan. Unlike a lot of groups on Prelude, these guys didn't seem to cut a whole lot of singles or LPs, but like a lot of the Prelude stable, this album's filled with catchy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has large letters in marker on both sides and writing in pen. Labels have some pen.)
Odyssey —
Odyssey (RCA) ... LP RCA, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A crossover classic from the late 70s – a record that was born in the clubs, but bred in the mainstream – and the start of a very good relationship between Odyssey and RCA! The album will forever be known for its classic cut "Native New Yorker" – a seminal groover that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has some wear, spot of pen, sticker remnant, spot of tape.)
Eddie Hazel —
Game, Dames, & Guitar Thangs ... LP Warner, 1977. Good ... Just Sold Out!
A massively tripped-out set of guitar-based funk – played to perfection by the legendary Eddie Hazel, best known for his work in the George Clinton P-Funk empire! The album offers a different side of Eddie's talents – one that's produced with a smoothly compressed California groove, in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. NOTE: Vinyl has a heated edge that causes a skip at the beginning of each side on most turntables – plays and looks great otherwise! Cover looks great, with just a small cutout notch and a bit of light waviness from moisture.)
Melba Moore —
Melba (Epic) ... LP Epic/CBS, 1978. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Melba Moore gets some great help here from the Philly soul duo of McFadden & Whitehead – whose soaring styles proves to be a perfect fit for her amazing voice! Melba had cut some great work before this set, but here things really seem to come together – her amazing range, her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a mild corner bend, but is great overall.)
Esther Phillips —
Confessin' The Blues ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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 a cutout notch and light ring wear.)
Dells —
Dells (Greatest Hits) ... LP Chess/MCA, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A collection of tracks recorded during the late 60s and early 70s – when the Dells were at their peak, recording at Cadet with arrangers and producers like Charles Stepney, Bobby Miller, and Don Davis. Titles include "Love Is Blue (I Can Sing A Rainbow)", "There Is", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Cover has some light wear at the bottom.)
O'Jays —
Identify Yourself ... LP Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
The O'Jays keep on going strong – hitting a smooth mellow Philly vibe that takes them away from the style of their mid 70s hits! The sound here is a bit more uptempo than on the previous album So Full Off Love – but the group are still also really using the time to explore their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl plays with a short click on the first track.)
Ruth Brown —
RB Blues ... LP Atlantic (Japan), Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
A great Japanese-only collection – rare Atlantic Records material by Ruth Brown – way past the hits! Titles include "RB Blues", "Jack O Diamonds", "Love Me Baby", "Shine On", "I Can Dream", "Why Me", "This Little Girl's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert. Cover appears to be signed by the artist possibly. Cover has light wear.)
Domenic Troiano —
Domenic Troiano ... LP Mercury, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Duke Williams & The Extremes —
Monkey In A Silk Suit Is Still A Monkey ... LP Capricorn, 1973. Near Mint- ... $19.99
George Benson —
Weekend In LA ... LP Warner, 1978. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Muddy Waters —
Fathers & Sons ... LP Chess, 1969. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
One of the biggest albums of Muddy Waters' career – a key crossover effort that has Waters as the "father" working with "sons" Paul Butterfield and Michael Bloomfield! The style here is still quite rootsy overall – and the double-length session features one album ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing in a non-gatefold cover, with a cutout notch.)
George Benson —
Give Me The Night ... LP Qwest/Warner, 1980. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Yipes! This one made everyone a bucket of money – especially Quincy Jones, whose new Qwest imprint the record was one of the first to grace. George has come a long way from his roots with Jack McDuff here – but in a way that kind of has us impressed, as he's grooving away slickly on ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Segun Okeji —
I Like Woman ... LP Comet (Nigeria), 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An obscure Nigerian groover – but a set with a massive groove to rival the best classics of the 70s scene in Lagos! The cover bills the record as "super-feelings led by Segun Okeji" – and we've gotta say, that's a great way to put it – because there's a soulful ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Soul Patrol French reissue pressing.)
Gene Chandler —
Live On Stage In 65 (aka Live At The Regal) ... LP Constellation, 1965. Near Mint- ... $38.99
This landmark live recording by the great Chicago soul singer Gene Chandler is one of the first-ever true live sets by a soul star, and a record that rival's James Brown's Live At the Apollo for true energy and excitement. Recorded live at Chicago's Regal Theater for the long-gone Constellation ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A beautiful copy of the second 60s pressing – blue label with silver text. Record and cover are great.)
Sylvers —
Forever Yours ... LP Casablanca, 1978. Near Mint- ... $8.99
After cutting some pop disco crossover work for Capitol, the Sylvers finally get the chance to do the real deal here for Casablanca – grooving on tunes that burn stronger and groove longer than before – and which really set the scene for the bass-heavy funk of west coast groups to come! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
O'Jays —
My Favorite Person ... LP Philadelphia International, 1982. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Although they didn't have as big of chart success as in earlier years, the O'Jays managed to do alright as the 80s moved in on them. Their sweet vocal style was a perfect match for Philly International's move to more modern soul production, and this album has them nicely set up by McFadden & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Gordon Staples & The String Thing —
Strung Out ... LP Motown, 1970. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A damn funky record – way more so than you might expect from the "string" in the title! The group's kind of an answer to the Soulful Strings ensemble headed by Richard Evans for Cadet/Concept in Chicago – and like that group, it mixes up funky rhythms with some sweet large ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has a slight bump in one corner, but this is a great copy overall.)
Lightnin Hopkins —
Free Form Patterns ... LP International Artists, 1968. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A wild rarity in the Lightnin Hopkins catalog – a set done for the legendary Texas psych label International Artists! Titles include "Fox Chase", "mr Charlie", "Mini Skirt", "Got Her Letter This Morning", "Baby Child", "Cookings ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK Charly pressing.)
Rufus —
Party Til You're Broke ... LP MCA, 1981. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Great later work from Rufus – working here without Chaka Khan on vocals, but sounding even jazzier as a result! There almost seems to be more emphasis on the instrumentation than before – and the album's got a warmly funky groove that definitely carries on the 70s Rufus tradition, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Chuck Berry —
Chuck Berry Is On Top ... LP Chess, 1959. Good ... $24.99
Chuck Berry is definitely on top with this classic Chess Records set – an album that shows that Berry always had a lot more to offer than some of his oldies rocker contemporaries! Sure, there's a few hits here, but the overall quality of the music is more in the mode of Chess blues of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has large splits on the top & bottom seams and some light aging.)
John Tropea —
Tropea ... LP Marlin, 1975. Good Gatefold ... $0.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear and aging.)
Ashford & Simpson —
Stay Free ... LP Warner, 1979. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Great stuff! From Motown songwriters to world-class superstars, the trip was a well-deserved one for Valerie Simpson and Nick Ashford – and this album's perhaps their crowning achievement in sophisticated club soul! The record's got a great groove that offers a more soulful version of disco ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Back cover has a promo stamp.)
Jones Girls —
Keep It Comin' ... LP Philadelphia International, 1984. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Nice obscure Jones Girls album that gives the ladies a good electro 80's groove. Kenny Burke wrote and produced the title cut, "Keep It Comin", which is a nice slammin' dancefloor track, with a feel that's similar to Kenny's own work from the time. He also handled a few other tracks on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Impressions —
People Get Ready ... LP ABC, 1965. Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest albums ever from The Impressions – and a set that takes their work to a whole new level, by bringing in an even more righteous sound! The core elements of the group's 60s genius are all in place here – compositions from Curtis Mayfield, arrangements from Johnny Pate ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Cover has light surface wear, edge wear, and an address sticker.)
Cheryl Lynn —
Cheryl Lynn ... LP Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Massive work from the great Cheryl Lynn – and a key bridge between late 70s disco and the newer grooves of the 80s club scene! The album's a mix of midtempo groovers with a few mellower tracks – and it's got a tight, slightly jazzy sound that was very fresh at the time, and which still ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
ZZ Hill —
Down Home ... LP Malaco, 1981. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Produced by Tommy Couch, with tracks that include ZZ's classic "Down Home Blues" – plus "Givin It Up For Your Love", "Woman Don't Go Astray", "When It Rains It Pours", and "Love Me". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Denise LaSalle —
Right Place, Right Time ... LP Malaco, 1984. Very Good+ ... $1.99
A really great back to basics set from Denise LaSalle – returning to her deep soul roots after some bigger, clubbier records for major labels! There's a nicely down-home vibe to the record – the start of LaSalle's presence on the bluesier underground of the aging chitlin circuit – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Al Jarreau —
1965 ... LP Bainbridge, 1965. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Wonderful early recordings from Al Jarreau – cut years before his bigger commercial fame in the 70s, but still with a sublime vocal approach that shows that he was light years ahead of most other singers in the 60s! The date's a rare one – done in Rock Island, IL – with a combo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has light wear.)
Herbie Hancock —
Feets Don't Fail Me Now ... LP Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Sweet keyboard grooves from Herbie Hancock – and a set that has him taking up some of the territory of younger players he'd inspired – like Bobby Lyle, Webster Lewis, or Rodney Franklin! There's a fair bit of soul in the mix here, including some great work on vocoder – blended in ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Gil Scott-Heron —
Revolution Will Not Be Televised ... LP Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 26.98
A set that wasn't initially conceived as a full album by Gil Scott-Heron – but one that's come to be an essential part of his catalog, thanks to the always-relevant title theme! The album's actually a classic collection of work from the early years of Gil Scott-Heron at the Flying Dutchman ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Funky Trip – Detroit Funk From The Dave Hamilton Archive (180 gram clear vinyl pressing) ... LP BGP (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $24.99 28.99
A killer little set that's as heavy as it sounds from the title – a wealth of rare material pulled from the studio of Detroit producer Dave Hamilton – a good deal of it never issued at the time! Hearing this set is like finding a pile of rare 45s stuffed in the back corner of a long-los ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Funkadelic —
Maggot Brain ... LP Westbound/Ace (UK), 1971. New Copy Gatefold ... $23.99 28.99
Amazing stuff – and arguably the greatest early Funkadelic album ever! The set moves past the simple fuzzy style of the group's debut, and the overly-stoned sound of Free Your Mind – and rockets into a heady funk style that's filled with sly social commentary and an incredibly dark ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Maggot Brain (180 gram LP pressing – with bonus 12" single) ... LP 34.99
Lou Rawls/Capitol/Music Images, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A pretty great little live set – recorded in Central Park in the late 60s, before a very large crowd! Lou sounds great, as always – and the Ramsey Lewis material is very much in the spirit of the live mid 60s Cadet recordings. Maxine Brown is the real treat, though, as the live ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Esquerita —
Esquerita! ... LP Capitol, 1959. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Standout early work from the mighty Esquerita – an artist you might initially write off as a Little Richard copycat, but one who also delivers a whole lot more in the end! The groove here is rough R&B, inflected with a touch of early soul – and the piano lines are worth the price ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s French pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Various —
Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969 – Vol 2 ... LP Third Man, 1969. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
A fantastic document of the first-ever Ann Arbor Blues Festival – the start of a great event that would blossom into other styles of music in the 70s, but which stood as a strong blues-based event in its initial year of 1969! In some ways, the three day series of concerts is a roots answer ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the booklet.)
O'Jays —
When Will I See You Again ... LP Philadelphia International, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Incredible work from The O'Jays – and the kind of record that shows that they never lost their touch! The set sparkles beautifully from the very first note – and the trio hit a warm, smooth groove that's a perfect summation of later Philly at its best – still tuned for the clubs ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Joe Turner —
Boss Of The Blues – Joe Turner Sings Kansas City Jazz ... LP Atlantic, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A real classic from blues giant Joe Turner – a singer who burst back to the mainstream on 50s Atlantic Records, thanks to a host of R&B singles that burned up the charts – but who here returns to his roots, and lays down a great set of jazzy tunes that get back to his roots in the ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label pressing with Warner rim logo. Cover has light wear, aging, and a cutout notch.)
Gil Scott-Heron —
Free Will ... LP Flying Dutchman, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
A really tremendous album from the legendary Gil Scott-Heron – and a set that stands as one of his greatest statements from the 70s! The record is a wonderful example of Gil's work in two different styles – sweet mellow jazzy soul, and harder heavier protest poetry – the latter ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Scorpio reissue.)
Brass Construction —
Brass Construction ... LP United Artists, 1975. Very Good- ... $3.99
A classic set that goes "slam" from the very first note – and which helped to set the pace for countless ensemble funk acts to come! Brass Construction had a wonderful sound that was the best-realized version of the east coast indie club combos of the mid 70s – funky at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear & wavy corners.)
Pastor TL Barrett —
Like A Ship (Without A Sail) ... LP Mt Zion/Numero, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99 18.98
A soul record we'd put up there with some of our favorites produced in Chicago during the early 70s – a gospel album from Pastor TL Barrett, but one that's gone on to legendary status among funk and soul collectors over the years! Barrett works here with his Youth For Christ Choir, of Mt. ... (Gospel, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Patrice Rushen —
Remind Me – The Classic Elektra Recordings 1978 to 1984 (3LP set) ... LP Elektra/Strut (UK), Late 1970s/Early 1980s. New Copy 3LP ... $33.99 35.99
Stunning work from the great second chapter of Patrice Rushen – the time when the lady moved over to Elektra Records and really opened up her groove! Rushen had already been making great music for most of the 70s – playing fantastic keyboards as a real up-and-coming star on the funky ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Eccentric Soul – The Saadia Label ... LP Saadia/Numero, Late 60s. New Copy ... $20.99 23.99
Heavy funk from the Florida scene, and a set that brings together some real killers from the much-lauded Saadia label – an imprint that followed on the scene after the earlier Deep City label, and which definitely set the tone for all sorts of funky 45s from TK Records to come! There's some ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Eccentric Soul – The Saadia Label (green & blue splatter vinyl pressing) ... LP 21.99
Various —
Skyway Soul – Gary, Indiana (blue & white vinyl pressing) ... LP Numero, Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $27.99 34.99
Gary, Indiana is maybe best known as the hometown of the Jackson 5 – but the city also had plenty of other soul singers back in the day – as you'll discover on this really well-done collection of tracks! The set's titled after the Chicago Skyway, a huge industrial structure that links ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Skyway Soul – Gary, Indiana ... LP 26.99
Various —
Eccentric Boogie (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP Numero, Early 80s. New Copy ... $21.99 26.99
The folks at Numero bill this set as "the only boogie record you'll ever need to own" – and while we might take issue with that, as there's so many great boogie records out there in the world, we can say that the set features some great 80s-styled groovers from their never-ending ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jalen Ngonda —
Come Around & Love Me ... LP Daptone, 2023. New Copy ... $23.99 24.99
Jalen Ngonda's a hell of a soul singer, and he's working here in a stunning setting that really does justice to his fantastic voice – a larger set of arrangements than you'd usually hear on a Daptone Record, in a way that rises up with a really majestic sort of vibe! Ngonda's got a way of ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Come Around & Love Me ... CD 11.99
Jackie Mittoo —
Jackie Mittoo – The Keyboard King At Studio One ... LP Soul Jazz (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $37.99 39.99
Killer funky organ – and 100% Dynamite! Jackie Mittoo is one of the all-time great organists – as essential to Jamaica as Booker T was to Memphis, or Jimmy McGriff was to New York. He's legendary these days as the player who completely transformed the Hammond sound with his unique ... (Reggae, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
McNeal & Niles —
Thrust ... LP Tinker Too/We Are Busy Bodies (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 29.99
An incredible bit of electric funk from the hinterlands of Ohio – an obscure album that hardly saw the light of day back in the 70s, making its first national debut in this excellent reissue! The sound of the set is incredible – moody Fender Rhodes, Arp, moog, and organ over bass and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
George Scott —
Find Someone To Love (green vinyl pressing) ... LP Maple/Real Gone, Mid 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 28.99
A hell of a record from the obscure George Scott – a singer who never hit much fame after this, but who really knocks it out of the park with a righteous deep soul style! Backings are more stripped-down than you'd expect from the date – much more like some indie soul set from the late ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Isley Jasper Isley —
Broadway's Closer To Sunset Blvd. ... LP CBS, 1984. Sealed ... $4.99
The first breakaway effort from the trio of Ernie Isley, Chris Jasper, and Marvin Isley – a set that's got an even leaner groove than some of the Isley Brothers material from years before! The group really hit their stride right away – stepping out in a sweet array of funky rhythms ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, PZ 39873, still sealed with a cutout hole, Nice Price sticker, and barcode sticker under the shrink)
Melba Moore —
Melba Moore Live! ... LP Mercury, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $1.99
Titles include "Lean On Me", "Then We Can Try Again", "Never Can Say Goodbye", "New World Coming", and a few medley tracks. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Best Of Earth Wind & Fire Vol 1 ... LP Columbia, Mid 70s. Very Good- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic stuff through and through – and almost a "best of" best of collection from the 70s! The album's a key illustration of the genius of Earth Wind & Fire on Columbia Records – because by the time the set was released in 1978, most of the tracks were already well-know ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge & ring wear.)
Average White Band —
Average White Band ... LP Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... $9.99
AWB's first for Atlantic – and a nice slice of funk that proves that they can mix it up with the best groups of the 70s! The record's got plenty of sweet electric keyboards over smooth funky basslines – and as the years go by, the band's white boy vocals don't sound nearly as bad as we ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Rockefeller label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
James Brown —
Live At The Apollo ... LP King, 1963. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A landmark album that forever changed the face of live recordings – and soul music too! As has been told and retold often, King records not only had the genius idea of bringing recording equipment into the Apollo Theater to catch James in a smoking live setting – the sort of show that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram early 00's reissue. Cover has a tiny top seam split, mild corner bend.)
Brothers Johnson —
Right On Time ... LP A&M, 1977. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A funky classic from the Brothers Johnson – sweet funky soul, done with a polish few could match! The pair are still working with Quincy Jones at this point, and the record's filled with lots of tight jazzy grooves that certainly show Quincy's touch – and which set the record apart ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes lyric booklet. Cover has some edge wear, ghost sticker spot.)
Tamiko Jones —
I'll Be Anything For You ... LP A&M/CTI, 1968. Sealed ... $6.99
Fantastic work from Tamiko Jones – one of the more enigmatic soul singers of her generation! Tamiko could always handle a number of styles – and on this set, she moves between jazz and deep soul, working through a set of tracks that were recorded at either Sam Phillips in Memphis, or ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent EU reissue on Pleasure For Music – still sealed!)
Isaac Hayes —
Shaft ... LP Enterprise, 1971. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $13.99
A landmark album that hardly needs any introduction – as it's one of the most famous soundtracks, if not soul records, of the 70s! Isaac Hayes had already surprised music fans with the sophistication of his first few solo albums, which had been issued before this one – but with Shaft, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with yellow logo and ARP stamp. Cover has light wear.)
Various —
We Are The World ... LP Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $2.99
Written by Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie, with Quincy Jones producing! Includes the all-star title track plus selections by Chicago, Huey Lewis & The News, Steve Perry, The Pointer Sisters, Prince & The Revolution, Kenny Rogers, Bruce Springsteen, and Tina Turner. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
