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Dutch Rhythm Steel & Showband (LP)
Negram HJN 257 , 1975 Netherlands Essential and highly recommended Euro only funk bomb with covers of Funky Stuff, Shaft and Hey Joe. Please note that this copy is very worn, with lots of marks and plays with noice throughout. It is the original 1st p...
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Lillie Knauls - A Gift Of Love.. (LP)
Paragon PR 33006, 197? United States Seldom seen gospel with some obvious religious influence. It holds 3 great tracks blending southern gospel soul and vocal jazz. Record has got 2 marks that causes a few light clicks but not on any of the good tracks. ...
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Harold Smith - In The Beginning.. (LP)
Checker 18514, 197? United States Old news that many fine soul artists started their respective careers in church and here you get to feel those fruithful gospel vibes through the voices Aretha Franklin, Little Milton and other top names under the gui...
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The Chi-Lites - Half A Love (LP)
Brunswick BRLS 3015 , 1975 United Kingdom Always opted for the UK pressing with the fine cover art much nicer than the US issue. From a musical point of view this is one of their best with a fine mix of smooth soul and uptempo dancefloor favorites. Listen to ...
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Moms Mabley - Her Young Thing (LP)
Mercury SR 61205, 196? United States Never know what to expect from the grand - mother of American stand up comedy but was positively surprised about her singing Bobby Hebb's Sunny. Recorded live at the historical Apollo Theatre it has a great 60s soundi...
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New Birth - Blind Baby (LP)
Buddah BDS 5636 , 1975 United States Their only release on Buddah which is a pity judging by the sound. Plenty of quality cuts on here with Dream Merchant, Blind Baby and I Remember Well being my favorites. Unplayed near mint stock copy, collectors condi...
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Four Tops - Keeper Of The Castle (LP)
ABC/Dunhill DSX 50129, 1972 United States One of the best Four Tops albums with the tittle track, The Good Lord Knows and Ain't No Woman all used in Hip Hop. US original that rarely shows up here. Tiny punchhole, vinyl on Side A is EX and Side B VG+
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Wornell Jones - Wornell Jones (LP)
Paradise PAK 3308 , 1979 United States Soulful rare groover in Must Have Been Love that makes me wonder why Wornell did not record more albums. A great track. Stunning copy here with cover in shrink and only minimal wear to wax.
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Lenny Williams - Rise Sleeping Beauty (LP)
Motown M6-843S1 , 1975 United States Brilliant album by Lenny Williams with Since I Met You among his very finest moments and Cause I Love You sampled notoriusly in hip hop over the years. US original with clean vinyl, cover with cut out and a dent to up...
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Hugh Masekela - Melody Maker (LP)
Casablanca NBLP 7036, 1976 United States Rare groove essentiality from Masekela with I'll Make You Fell Alright just a brilliant summer vibes tune that will win you over the more you spin it. Will fit a Roy Ayers or Coke Escovedo cue perfectly. US original i...
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War - Platinum Jazz (LP)
Blue Note BN-LA690-J2, 1977 United States Another rare groove classic with Nappy Head, War Is Coming and LA Sunshine all unmissable vocal groovers. Blue Note original gatefold cover. EX- vinyl with a few tiny scuffs, cover with punchhole.
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Attitudes - Good News (LP)
Dark Horse DH 3021, 1977 United States Very underrated second album release by Attitude. A seriously funky affair that holds wonderful floating groovers like Drink My Water and upbeat action like Being Here With You. Standout cut though is the good feeling...
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Barbara Mason - Transition (LP)
Buddah BDS 5610 , 1974 United States Yet another essential Buddah release with Barbara Mason's sharing her political views through rousing vocals backed by a dead funky instrumentation. Trigger Happy People and Devil Is Busy are my favorites but overall ...
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Supremes - Mary, Scherrie & Susaye (LP)
Motown M6-873S1, 1976 United States Take one listen to Come Into My Life and you know why you should never leave home without this record. Still a bit of an overlooked Supremes record which is a shame as it is packed with heat. Don't miss the soulful Le...
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Zulema - Zulema (LP)
RCA Victor APL1-0819, 1975 United States Rare groove favorite with the incredibly funky take of Wanna Be Where You Are that has turned a huge Northern anthem. Don't miss the soulful track People and mid tempo mover It'S Alright With Me. US original in lovely...
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Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (LP)
Decca SLK 17 025-P, 1973 Germany Essential record from Manu with his hard hitting Soul Makossa and superb mellow afro jazz tracks Hibiscus and Dangwa. This copy has got lots of marks, scuffs, lines but plays overall really well. Listen to New Bell an...
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LaSo - LaSo (LP)
MCA 2247, 1977 United States Joe Bataan caribbean disco project that I rate highly thanks to the dancefloor friendly version of Stevie's Another Star and the Fania salsa heat in Puerto Rico Me Llama. US original with vinyl in perfect condition, c...
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Slave - The Hardness Of The World (LP)
Cotillion SD 5201, 1977 United States Heavy funk release by Ohio unit Slave with Volcano Rupture and Baby Sinister both deep funk tracks. The latter was flipped by Sir-Mix-Alot back in the day.
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Stylistics - Love Spell (LP)
Mercury 9111 013, 1979 Netherlands In demand Stylistics release with stacks of soul samples. 9th Wonder was certainly kept well busy here. Love At First Sight is a great track but One Night Affair just tops the list of Stylistics songs and is a must ha...
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Brenda Russell - Brenda Russell (LP)
Horizon SP-739 , 1979 United States Essential slice to all soul collectors. Her debut release with In The Thick Of It, You're Free and the wonderful A Little Biit Of Love. Heavily sampled material flipped by OC, Fat Joe and famously by Big Pun. US 1st p...
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