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Esther Phillips - Alone Again, Naturally (LP)
Kudu 09, 1972 Germany Massively underrated Esther Phillips album with a version of Use Me that beats the original in my eyes. Rare German green label CTI pressing from '72 in thick Kudu jacket. Lovely...
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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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Etta Jones - Etta Jones '75 (LP)
Westbound W-203, 1975 United States The grand lady with a brilliant version of Bill Withers's Grandma's Hands and Bobby Eli's Just Don't Wanna Be Lonely. The former sounds like something Premo would want to mess with. There are so many soulful and jazzy...
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Eugene Record - The Eugene Record (LP)
Warner Bros BS 3018, 1977 United States Solo debut release by Chi-Lites main man Eugene Record. All killer soul from start to finish and with Overdose Of Joy, Love Don't Live By Sex Alone and Trying To Watch The Wind this is as essential as it is good. US o...
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Fantastic Four - Alvin Stone (LP)
Westbound W-201, 1975 United States Famous Detroit soul group with a cool gangsta persona concept album. Alvin Stone, to little surprise, playing the main part. The title track, Words and My Love Won't Stop stand out. Somewhere between soul, funk and di...
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Fantastic Four - Night People (LP)
Westbound W-226, 1976 United States Fanstatic Four never made it big but their releases on Westbound are all worthwhile. Nice funky instrumentation and quality soul harmonies pave the way. Check the direction on If I Loose My Job. NM backstock copy in t...
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Fatback Band - Yum Yum (LP)
Polydor 2391 184, 1975 Germany Maybe their best release and that says a lot. Back-to-back party funk cuts here, all in a strong Parliament vein. Fat drums on Let The Drums Speak and the massive b-boy anthem Gotta Learn How to Dance. Original German...
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Fatback Band - Yum Yum (LP)
Southbound SEW 016, 198? United Kingdom Back in stock! Maybe their best release and that says a lot. Back-to-back party funk cuts here, all in a strong Parliament vein. Fat drums on Let The Drums Speak and the massive b-boy anthem Gotta Learn How to Dance. ...
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Film Festival Orchestra - The Movie Hits (LP)
Springboard Int SPB-4077, 1977 United States Sealed copy I have only opened to explore the fun with Rocky, Rollercoaster, A Piece Of The Action themes by the Film Festival Orchestra and Electric Moog Orchestra.
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Floaters - Magic (LP)
ABC 5243, 1978 United Kingdom Gotta give credited to the Floaters for living up perfectly to their group name. The 10 min plus title track is a wonderful free floating soul groove. Their take of The Time Is Now is excellent as well. Disc is clean,...
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Fontella Bass - The New Look (LP)
Chess CH 91517, 1984 United States Long deleted reissue out on Chess in '84. The Fontella Bass debut is a true masterpiece soul / gospel release that everyone should explore. All killer material that works from raw R&B over groovy soul pieces. Highest ...
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Foundations - Back To The Beat (10")
PRT DOW 7, 1983 United Kingdom Seldom seen 10" long player out on PRT Records. Cheerful soul throughout with Build Me Up Buttercup, Baby Now That I Found You and much more. Clean EX vinyl condtion, cover has light ringwear.
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Four Tops - Catfish (LP)
ABC ABCD-968, 1976 United States Mad underrated mid seventies Four Tops recording including the soulful bliss on Strung Out For Your Love and Look At My Baby. Not a rare pick but and a great one. US stock copy in unplayed condition and cut out.
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Four Tops - Changing Times (LP)
Tamla 1C 062-91 859, 1970 Germany Classic Motown material by the Detroit soul harmony group. Famous for Right Before My Eyes and In These Changing Times but start with Sing A Song Of Yesterday capturing the sound of this '70 recording perfectly. Lovel...
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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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Four Tops - Live & In Concert (LP)
Dunhill DSD-50188, 1974 United States Unfortunately some soul live records does not turn out good but this is not one of them. The sound is great and the gang really get going Keeper Of The Castle, Ain't No Woman, Midnight Flower and more.
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Four Tops - Main Street People (LP)
ABC DSX-50144, 1973 United States Nothing rare but a brilliant album with Are You Man Enough from Shaft In Africa and Whenever There's Blue both top tunes. US original in decent EX shape, cover solid VG+ with light aging.
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Four Tops - Night Lights Harmony (LP)
ABCD-862, 1975 United States Great upbeat soul throughout this med seventies ABC release. Seven Lonely Nights and Mama You're All Right With Me stand out in my ears. US original with cut corner and sticker, record is clean.
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Franklyn Ajaye - Comedian (LP)
A&M SP-4405, 1973 United States Comedy release by the self proclaimed jazz comedian. Stacks of useful vocal snippets to play around with in your next mix. DJ Shadow and RJD2 used some of Franklin Ajaye's stuff. Big writing on front cover, vinyl is w...
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Freda Payne - Band Of Gold (LP)
Invictus 1C 062-91 764, 1970 Germany Breakbeat soul with Unhooked Generation and Easiest Way To Fall that formed an ever important part of early days Hip Hop. That said, actually a really solid album in its own right.
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