Soul — In Stock — 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!
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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles —
Going To A Go Go ... LP Tamla, 1965. Near Mint- ... $79.99
Legendary work from Smokey Robinson and his wonderful group – a killer set from the second all-male version of The Miracles – recorded with some wonderfully soaring harmonies! The group's got a nice bite on the bottom here – a groove to go with the "go go" promised in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Going To A Go Go (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(2 Globes label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has minimal wear, staple holes in the top left corner, and original purchase date written in pen in back.)
Various —
We Are The World ... LP Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Pamala Stanley —
This Is Hot ... LP EMI, 1979. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Melba Moore —
Melba (Epic) ... LP Epic/CBS, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Muddy Waters —
McKinley Morganfield – AKA Muddy Waters ... LP Chess, 1950s/1960s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Various —
Bedford Stuyvesant Youth In Action – Talent Contest Winners ... LP YIA, 1968. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Candi Staton —
Stand By Your Man ... LP Fame/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Wonderful early work from deep soul singer Candi Staton – early southern work, and done with a very different vibe than the clubbier cuts she'd deliver at the end of the 70s! Fame Records giant Rick Hall produced, and the whole thing was recorded with the kind of raw hard sound that Muscle ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gil Scott-Heron —
Winter In America (black & white vinyl pressing) (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Strata East/Culture Factory, 1974. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A tremendous record from one of the hippest soul singers ever – and an album that has Gil Scott-Heron really pushing forward after his initial classics for the Flying Dutchman label! There's less spoken material here and more sung passages – as Gil's really discovering his confidence ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Candi Staton —
I'm Just A Prisoner ... LP Fame/Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Genius early work from Candi Staton – one of her first few gems recorded at Fame Studios with producer Rick Hall – and a set that packs the punch of some of the best female soul of the time! The groove here is stripped-down, raw, and ready – at a level that even Aretha Franklin's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
George Scott —
Find Someone To Love (green vinyl pressing) ... LP Maple/Real Gone, Mid 70s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
John Barry/Casablanca, 1977. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Well, it's not Jaws – but it's still pretty darn groovy – a very cool set of tracks that features some long, lush orchestrations from the great John Barry – plus some sublime disco sounds from Donna Summer! The first half of the record features Barry's extended "Return To ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing. Includes unused poster.)
George Benson —
In Flight ... LP Warner, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Roberta Flack —
Quiet Fire ... LP Atlantic, 1971. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Great small combo work by Roberta Flack, recorded early in her career, when she was still one of the hippest things around – and it's among her best records! Roberta's really come into her own as vocalist at this point and solidifying here personal style – with that clear tone and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Broadway label stereo pressing with RI suffix. Cover has light surface wear and a small corner bump.)
Joe Turner —
Boss Of The Blues – Joe Turner Sings Kansas City Jazz ... LP Atlantic, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Brass Construction —
Brass Construction ... LP United Artists, 1975. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Fred Karlin/Motown, 1980. Sealed ... $6.99
There's a surprising amount of Motown material on here for a James Coburn/Shirley MacLaine film! Includes "There's More Where That Came From" and "Take Me Away" by The Temptations, "And So It Begins" and "Turn Up The Music" by Syreeta, "Bass ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch and a hole from price sticker removal.)
Prince —
3121 ... LP Universal, 2006. Sealed 2LP ... $29.99
A strong effort from the mid 00s revitalized Prince – one that doesn't approach the greatness of the best material, but a graceful and consistent gem nonetheless! As it was done on his big ol' comeback album, Musicology, Prince takes strides to revisit his classic styles on the different ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available 3121 ... CD 2.99(Limited purple vinyl pressing from 2019, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Prince —
Welcome 2 America ... LP NPG/Legacy, 2010. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
A really fantastic album from Prince – recorded in 2010, and unreleased at the time – but clearly one of the greatest things he gave us in the final decade of his life! This isn't uncooked demo material, or under-thought studio tracks – and instead, the whole thing is a fully-form ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker.)
Skyliners —
Skyliners (UK pressing) ... LP Calico/Ace (UK), Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Classic early material from this Pittsburgh vocal group – unique in that they had four guy singers and one gal! Titles include "Since I Don't Have You", "It Happened Today", "I Can Dream Can't I", "Lorraine From Spain", "I'll Be Seeing You", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Ace UK pressing, from the 80s. Cover has small trace of a sticker.)
Attitudes —
Attitudes ... LP Dark Horse, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Sweetly compressed work from Attitudes – kind of a mid 70s crossover group, but one with a strong sense of soul overall! The production on the record is great – and pushes everything nicely together in the mix, but without ever sounding too slick – and the group's got some great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and a small promo sticker.)
Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, & Others —
Motortown Revue Volume 2 – Recorded Live ... LP Motown, 1964. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
An early Motown live album - one that shows just how strongly the company was invested in presenting its artists as more than just studio stars. Lots of tasty tracks here, all live, including "Dream Come True" by The Temptations, "Love Me All The Way" and "He's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has wear & aging, corner bends.)
Sly & The Family Stone —
Fresh ... LP Epic, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Sly's leaping into the air on the cover of this one – and for good reason too, given the overall groove of the set! The album's a bit more stripped-down and upbeat than the previous few – almost more of a return to the simple funky style of the first albums, but with a slightly more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fresh (orange vinyl pressing) ... LP 28.99(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Ritchie Family —
Life Is Music ... LP Marlin, 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Soaring disco vocals from the Ritchie Family – a trio who get plenty of great clubby help here from Richie Rome and Jacques Morali, both of whom ensure that the whole thing is a super-charged powerhouse of late 70s disco elements! The strings glide in nicely next to the vocals, and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Ruth Brown —
Rockin' With Ruth ... LP Atlantic/Charly (UK), 1950s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Classic 50s Atlantic R&B from Ruth Brown! Titles include "Oh What A Dream", "Don't Deceive Me", "Papa Daddy", "I Can't Hear A Word You Say", "Daddy Daddy", "5 10 15 Hours", "Teardrops From My Eyes", and "Love ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has light wear.)
Cold Blood —
Cold Blood ... LP San Francisco, 1969. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The first album by Cold Blood – a Bay Area collective of soul and rock players, with a sound that's a jamming tribute to the harder soul of the late 60s. Lydia Pense's the lead singer – with a style that's kind of a sweeter take on the Tina Turner sound – and the mixed band ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Quartz —
Quartz ... LP Marlin, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet spacey disco from Quartz – and a set that definitely lives up to the icy image on the cover! The set's in the best mode of the French club scene of the 70s – a groove that certainly draws complex instrumentation from the progressive moments of a few years before – but which ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Mark Radice —
Intense ... LP Roadshow, 1977. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Professor Longhair —
Crawfish Fiesta ... LP Alligator, 1980. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Titles include "Red Beans", "Willie Fugal's Blues", "Crawfish Fiesta", "It's My Fault Darling", and "Her Mind Is Gone". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Crawfish Fiesta ... CD 1.99(Green label pressing. Cover has a small trace of a price sticker.)
Esquerita —
Esquerita! ... LP Capitol, 1959. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Joan Armatrading —
Walk Under Ladders ... LP A&M, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Ray Charles —
True To Life ... LP Atlantic, 1977. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Denise LaSalle —
Right Place, Right Time ... LP Malaco, 1984. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Sylvers —
Forever Yours ... LP Casablanca, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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
Mutiny —
Black Hat Daddy & The Silver Comb Gang (with bonus 7 inch) ... LP Regrooved (Netherlands), 1981. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
The never-heard third album from Mutiny – one of the tightest, funkiest offshoots of the P-Funk empire of George Clinton – a group who gave us two wonderful Columbia albums at the end of the 70s, then somehow left this gem behind in the can! Drummer Jerome Brailey's the head of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Esther Phillips —
Confessin' The Blues ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Jimmy Castor Bunch —
It's Just Begun ... LP RCA, 1972. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Various —
Solid Gold Old Town ... LP Cotillion, Early 60s/1970. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A 1970 compilation of rare tracks from the Old Town label – one of the smaller New York imprints of the early 60s, home to some fantastic minor soul hits, and killer doo wop material! Tracks include "So Fine" by The Fiestas, "Crazy Love" by The Royal Tones, "Chicken ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Ashford & Simpson —
So So Satisfied ... LP Warner, 1977. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Sublimely satisfying work from Ashford & Simpson – a stone killer from the height of their late 70s glory days on Warner Brothers! The pair are working together wonderfully at this point – wrapped up in that blend of upbeat soul and righteous undercurrents that made them a real cut ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available So So Satisfied (green vinyl pressing) ... LP 15.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Anita Baker —
Songstress ... LP Beverly Glen, 1983. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
From the female singer in the obscure group Chapter 8, Anita went onto become one of the biggest selling soul music acts during the 80s – and this album's her first effort as a solo act. The record's a smooth sophisticated batch of soul tunes, with lots of nice jazzy touches, and a classy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and light wear.)
Ray Charles —
Genius After Hours (Jazzlore) ... LP Atlantic, 1956. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A later Atlantic Records set from Ray Charles – a record that does a lot more to show off the jazz side of his talents than some of his earlier work! Ray plays piano, and works in a few different small combos – with players who include Joseph Bridgewater and John Hunt on trumpets, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Jazzlore pressing.)
Melba Moore —
This Is It ... LP Buddah, 1976. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A real stormer from Melba Moore – brilliantly-arranged dancefloor soul with beautiful lead vocals by Melba – on one of her best records of the 70s! Melba is straight-up amazing here, bringing genuine soul to feverish dancefloor gems and otherwise soaring numbers. This Is It was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Roosevelt Sykes —
Meek Roosevelt Sykes ... LP Jewel, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
O'Jays —
So Full Of Love ... LP Philadelphia International, 1978. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A masterpiece of modern soul that shows The O'Jays working in a style that would become their dominant mode for the next decade – not as upbeat and club-oriented as in the mid 70s years, with a sweet, sophisticated modern soul approach that really let the group grow stylistically. Mellow ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Tower Of Power —
Bump City ... LP Warner, 1972. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Tower Of Power move down to Memphis for the recording of this great second album – and almost pick up a bit of Stax Records vibe in the process! The Memphis location is a key hint to the groove going on down here – a sound that's steeped in southern elements, even though the group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. A great copy!)
Full Moon —
Full Moon (1972) ... LP Douglas, 1972. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Rare bit of lost rocky funk, recorded by Alan Douglas for his short-lived 70s label. The record includes a lot of nice keyboards by Neil Larson, funky drums by Phillip Wilson, and some heavy guitars by Buzz Feiten. There are also some guest playing by Airto, Ray Barretto, and Randy Brecker – ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear.)
Ruth Brown —
Sweet Baby Of Mine ... LP Route 66 (Denmark), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Great early work from R&B powerhouse Ruth Brown – including one previously-unissued track! LP, Vinyl record album
Diana Ross & The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, etc —
Motown At The Hollywood Palace ... LP Motown, 1970. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Features "Can You Remember" and "I Want You Back" by Jackson 5, "Nitty Gritty" by Gladys Knight & The Pips, "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" and "For Once In My Life" by Stevie Wonder & Diana Ross, "Don't Know Why I Love You" by Stevie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Starpoint —
Sensational ... LP Elektra, 1987. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Sensational sounds from Starpoint – an overlooked set from 80s, and one that has the group working with contemporary soul maestro Preston Glass! Glass brings in his own approach to beats and keyboards, and helps the group find a style that's got lots of lean bounce, and a style that maybe ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a stained corner and light wear.)
Dr John —
Such A Night! – Live In London ... LP Spindrift (UK), 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Recorded November 4th 1983 at Albany Empire Theater, London. LP, Vinyl record album
Thee Sinseers —
Sinseerly Yours (turquoise vinyl pressing) ... LP Colemine, 2024. New Copy Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A contemporary group, but one who bring out a classic Cali soul vibe – particularly that sound that played very well in East LA back in the day – when mellow sweet soul was the biggest thing on the scene! The sound here is wonderful – fragile but strong at the same time – ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Temptations —
Song For You ... LP Motown, 1975. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A tightly funky set from The Temptations – a record that has the group still standing strong in the post-Norman Whitfield years – working here with producer Jeffrey Bowen in a groove that's almost got some P-Funk touches at times! Things are somewhat polished, but still in the best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing in the die-cut cover. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has some edge wear, with part of the 'song for you' sticker torn off, light surface wear.)
Rare Earth —
Ecology ... LP Rare Earth/Motown, 1970. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A stone smoker from Rare Earth – recorded a a time when they were able to easily handle a groove made up of equal parts funk, rock, and soul! The vibe here is almost like War at times – not for the LA touches in the mix, but for the heady and heavy way these guys roll forward – ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing, still sealed with 'supervalue' sticker.)
Clarence Carter —
Dynamic Clarence Carter ... LP Atlantic, 1969. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Seminal southern soul from the legendary Clarence Carter – one of his early killers for Atlantic Records, all of which really stand out from most of his work to come in later years! There's a raw, raspy brilliance here that's undeniable – the blind singer stepping out with incredible ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and green Broadway label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, a small trace of a sticker, light wear, and aging.)
Big Maybelle —
Big Maybelle Sings ... LP Savoy, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A great collection of Maybelle's big early hits for Savoy – all featuring backings directed by Ernie Wilkins, with a nice jazzy undercurrent. Maybelle's got a robust voice that was one of the first key attempts to bridge gospel, R&B, and jazz – and the album features 10 tracks that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing, in a red tinted cover. Cover has light wear, a small cut corner, and a bit of seam splitting – but this is a nice copy overall.)
Joe Bataan —
Joe Bataan II ... LP Salsoul, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the sweeeeet club groovers recorded by Joe Bataan in the the early 80s – and an album that has a bit more of a disco feel than before, but which still stays firmly in the Latinized Salsoul sound that Bataan helped to forge and name! Joe's vocals are great – still honest and with ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Sister Sledge —
Sisters ... LP Atco, 1982. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Sister Sledge finally takes over the production booth for 82's Sisters LP – and while their commercial peak had long passed, their uptempo, catchy post disco groove is in still in fine form! The Sisters take some risky moves towards straight up funk and early rap on the lead track "Supe ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a tracklist sticker, promo stamp, and light wear.)
Sister Sledge —
When The Boys Meet The Girls ... LP Atlantic, 1985. Near Mint- ... $2.99
When the boys meet the girls, the hair gets pretty frizzy – but the music's still plenty darn great! Sister Sledge are back again with producer Nile Rodgers for this mid 80s effort – getting that trademark Rodgers groove that really helped the sisters pick up some new energy at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Elaine Brown with Horace Tapscott —
Seize The Time (purple vinyl pressing) ... LP Vault/Real Gone, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 36.99
A righteous treasure from the end of the 60s – an album of vocal tracks recorded by the Minister Of Information for the Black Panther Party, set to backings from the legendary jazz visionary Horace Tapscott! Elaine Brown's less of a soul singer than a powerful speaker who delivers the lyrics ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Robot —
Cantando Cantando ... LP Five (Italy), 1987. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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.)
Stephanie Mills —
Merciless ... LP Casablanca, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
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
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
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- ... Just Sold Out!
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- ... Just Sold Out!
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
Sire/Mute, 1982. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A seminal bit of pre-electro crossover – featuring the cold hard vocals of Alison Moyet, and also Vince Clark of Erasure. Some very tasty keyboard work! Includes the post-disco club smashes "Don't Go" and "Situation", plus "Goodbye Seventies", "Winter ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
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- ... Just Sold Out!
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!)
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.)
Roberta Flack —
Feel Like Makin' Love ... LP Atlantic, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Sweetness from the legendary Roberta Flack – on this mid 70s set that really finds her settling into our laidback style that managed have massive across-the-board appeal without compromising on the soul! For too long we dismissed Roberta Flack out of hand because of her currency as a soft ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label pressing with Warner rim logo. Cover has a cutout notch.)
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 ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
