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Leon Haywood - Come And Get Yourself..(LP)
20th Century T-476, 1975 United States Sealed US first pressing of this all time b-boy classic. Largely famous for the smooth soul ballad I Wanna do Something Freaky To You used by Dr. Dre but the hole album is an exceptional soul recording. Never had a se...
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O'Donel Levy - Breeding Of Mind (LP)
Groove Merchant GM 507, 1972 United States Fantastic album by O'Donel Levy with We've Only Just Begun, On Broadway and Never Can Say Goodbye as our highlights here. US original that has turned a hard record to track down do don't sleep. Punchhole to cover but ...
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O'Donel Levy - Simba (LP)
Groove Merchant GM 526, 1974 United States Top copy of a top record. Manny Albam arrangement posing a modest African influence makes for an unusual but seriously funky Groove Merchant recording. One of Levy's best and certainly rarest. US original with cover i...
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Helmuth Brandenburg - Big-Band-Beat (LP)
BASF CRA 007, 1970 Germany Essential and rare, one of my top ten Euro Groove records packed with heat. Spinning Wheel, Child In Time, Boss Beat, Love Like a Man, it is all top drawer. If you liked his Library stuff with the RIAS orchestra like ...
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Tamiko Jones - I'll Be Anything For You (LP)
A&M Record SP 3011, 1968 United States I have got a real soft spot for Tamiko Jones. Be it her early northern soul recordings or the later disco releases, she keeps it funky. This is one of her best and rarest albums that has been swept under the radar for...
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Nite-Liters - Morning, Noon & Nite-Liters (LP)
RCA LSP-4493 , 1971 United States Sealed original funk essentiality from the Nite Liters. Tanga Boo Gonk was used effectively by Brand Nubians but much more on offer here with Funky-Doo, Stinkin Charlie and the monster K-Jee. Highly recommended instru...
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Inez Foxx - Inez Foxx At Memphis (LP)
Volt VOS-6022, 1973 United States Soooo goood and soooo rare, particularly in this stunning condition. Volt DJ promo copy with cover in shrink and only a few tiny paper scuffs to vinyl. Let Me Down Easy is a Class A cut that you can not go wrong with ...
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Booker T And The M.G.'s - Up Tight (LP)
Stax STS 2006, 1969 United States A truly stunning copy of this early blaxploitation score on Stax. If you are into early R&B and funk this is a great pick. Stand out cuts are the soulful cover of Children Don't Get Weary and the extended alternate gu...
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David Ruffin - Feelin' Good (LP)
Motown MS696, 1969 United States First solo release after departing The Tempations and a really good one. Northern Soul appeal throughout here with Put A Little Love In Your Heart, The Letter and the big soul anthem I Let Love Slip Away. Essential pi...
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The Coasters - Greatest Hits (LP)
Atco 33-111, 1959 United States Hard to not like the doo wop sound of The Coaster as they do it so well. Second pressing with yellow Atco labels. Stunning copy with close to no wear to vinyl, cover looks great but has a few circles on back. Complete...
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Earth, Wind & Fire - Earth, Wind & Fire (LP)
WB 46 080, 1971 Germany Debut release by Earth Wind & Fire that is a must to all rare groove, funk and jazz collectors. Sampled notoriously over the years but this is much more than a breakbeat record. Nothing really bad to be found on here....
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Ike Turner - A Black Man's Soul (LP)
Bellaphon BI 1532, 1969 Germany Ike Turner's A Black Man's Soul as German press with different cover but same track listing. Funky Mule, Ghetto Funk, Black Beauty, all heavy hitters. Must have funk material for any serious collector. VG+ condition w...
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Etta James - The Second Time Around (LP)
Argo Records LP - 4011 , 1961 United States Very rare Argo green label deep groove original by the magnificent Etta James including the northern soul dancer Seven Day Fool. I like her bluesy soul pieces like Don't Cry Baby as well. Deep groove pressing from 196...
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The Dynamics - What A Shame (LP)
Black Gold BG-5001, 1973 United States Essential soul / funk material with Funkey Key, Count Your Chips and Woe Is Me all massive movers for the floor. Beautiful copy with cover and vinyl in lovely EX condition, small writing on back and one label side.
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Barbara & Ernie - Prelude To... (LP)
Cotillion SD 9044, 1971 United States This has to be one of the very best folky soul / funk releases ever. Famed for the breaks used in hip hop but so much more on offer with Satisfied, Play With Fire and a great cover of Somebody To Love. US original 1st...
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D.D. Dennis - Rock Steady Hits Of 69 (LP)
Fontana SFL 13116, 1969 United Kingdom Absolute essential rock steady material by D.D. Dennis, Pat Rhoden & Brother Lloyd's All Stars. Covers of Cupid, I'm In A Dancing Mood and add to that a killer take of the Mohawks funkste, here dubbed Tramp, and you k...
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Nina Simone - Fodder On My Wings (LP)
CY Records 733622, 1983 France French only Nina Simone release that is a strong recommendation to fans and collectors of her music. What a talent... I will let the music do the talking here. Clean EX condition, cover has a small scratch at lower ri...
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Nina Simone - Great Show Of Nina Simone (LP)
Disques Festival 167, 1975 France Fantastic live set by Nina Simone touring Europe bringing it all together in Paris and sharing the vibes on this double slap. Just In Time, Don't Let Be Misunderstood and Ne Me Quitte Pas are here but nothing bad to b...
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The Sweet Inspirations - Songs Of Faith... (LP)
Atlantic SD8182, 1968 United States Stunning near mint copy of the Cissy Drinkard & The Sweet Inspirations Atlantic masterpiece. Sylvia Shemwell, Myrna Smith, Estelle Brown and Cissy Drinkard take turns to shine as lead on tunes moving from sweet gospel...
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Willie Hutch - The Mack (LP)
Motown M 766L, 1973 United States Fantastic double deal, buy one and get two copies! On offer here is the original US first pressing with gimmix cover plus the US reissue. The original is in VG condition, the reissue strongest EX. Few words about the ...
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