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  • Pretty Purdie And The Playboys – Stand By Me (Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get)
    Pretty Purdie And The Playboys – Stand By Me (Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get)
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    You’ve heard Bernard “Pretty” Purdie drum on more albums than you can count. Besides releasing some 30 albums as a bandleader, and acting as Aretha Franklin’s musical director, Purdie played […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Black Heat ‎– Black Heat: Declassified Grooves
    Black Heat ‎– Black Heat: Declassified Grooves
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    The first two Black Heat albums compiled over two discs. Classic jazz-funk greatness. Label: Label M – 495736 Format: 2 x CD, Compilation, Reissue Country: US Released: 2001 VG+/VG+. Sawcut.

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Funkadelic ‎– Motor City Madness – The Ultimate Funkadelic Westbound Compilation
    Funkadelic ‎– Motor City Madness – The Ultimate Funkadelic Westbound Compilation
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    “Some Funkadelic fans might be disappointed that the two-CD Motor City Madness: The Ultimate Collection compilation has nothing from the records the group did in the late ’70s and [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Various ‎– Hood Dreams Vol. 1 What Chance Does A Man Have
    Various ‎– Hood Dreams Vol. 1 What Chance Does A Man Have
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    “60s into the early 70s cruising classics” Label: F.T.R. Records – FTR 0014 Format: CD, Compilation Country: US Released: 2004 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Various ‎– Hood Dreams Vol. 2 Girl Of The Night
    Various ‎– Hood Dreams Vol. 2 Girl Of The Night
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    Another volume of classic low-rider soul. Label: F.T.R. Records – FTR 0015 Format: CD, Compilation Country: US Released: 2004 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Skull Snaps – Skull Snaps (check condition, B2 plays G)
    Skull Snaps – Skull Snaps (check condition, B2 plays G)
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    Skull Snaps were a mysterious funk group that lasted long enough to record and release a self-titled 1973 album before apparently disbanding. Since its small-time release on the GSF label, […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Gloria Barnes – Uptown
    Gloria Barnes – Uptown
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    “Insanely raw soul from 1971! Extremely rare and being reissued for the first time here. Gloria Barnes teams up with The Ohio Players and Lee Moses to create her only […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Connie McGill And The Visions* ‎– The Old and The New (Cover rough, record great)
    Connie McGill And The Visions* ‎– The Old and The New (Cover rough, record great)
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    Very rare & beautiful sounding LP from Connie McGill and the Visions. NYC doo-wop soul, mid 60s. Label: Watch Records ‎– C-100 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US VG+ / […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Cymande – Cymande (Check Cover Condition)
    Cymande – Cymande (Check Cover Condition)
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    This record has been outfitted with an additional store-designed, 1/1 cover, because we felt as a classic album it deserved more than a G sleeve. Please note the grading for […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Dusty Springfield – Longing
    Dusty Springfield – Longing
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    In the early 1970s, Dusty Springfield relocated from her native England to Los Angeles in an effort to pursue new opportunities in her career and signed with ABC/Dunhill Records. Her […]

    GENRE: Rock / Pop, Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Beckie Bell – In Need Of …
    Beckie Bell – In Need Of …
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    Strut proudly reintroduces a sought after independent disco gem from the Topomic catalogue: Beckie Bell’s ‘In Need Of…’, reissued in full for the first time. Originally released in 1980, In [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Otis Redding – The Soul Album
    Otis Redding – The Soul Album
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    The aptly titled 1966 release The Soul Album is one of the most beloved LPs in Otis Redding’s catalogue, and a powerful evocation of this singular soul icon’s massive talent […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Various – Bedford-Stuyvesant Youth In Action Community Corporation Talent Hunt Winners
    Various – Bedford-Stuyvesant Youth In Action Community Corporation Talent Hunt Winners
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    Big Crown Records is proud to present the reissue of one of Brooklyn’s most sought after “holy grail” soul records, YIA Talent Hunt Winners. Youth in Action, Inc. (YIA) was […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • V/A – Blowin’ Through Yokohama!
    V/A – Blowin’ Through Yokohama!
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    Heavy soul and early rock n roll comp, featuring an insane track by The Payments. Label: Atomic Passion – AP 1958 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release Country: US Released:1996 […]

    GENRE: Rockabilly / Early Rock N Roll, Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Hot Feet, Hot Stuff! (Wild library funk/disco record)
    Hot Feet, Hot Stuff! (Wild library funk/disco record)
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    Some decent alt disco cuts from the Statler studio crew. Le Freak, Boogie Oogie Oogie, etc. Label: Statler Records ‎– SLP 1284 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1979 […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • V/A – East Side Story Vol. 5 [2025]
    V/A – East Side Story Vol. 5 [2025]
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    The EAST SIDE STORY volumes are dedicated to the Low Riders and to those who appreciate the “soul type” oldies. Never before has there been a collection of oldies that […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • V/A – East Side Story Vol. 11 [2025]
    V/A – East Side Story Vol. 11 [2025]
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    The EAST SIDE STORY volumes are dedicated to the Low Riders and to those who appreciate the “soul type” oldies. Never before has there been a collection of oldies that […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • V/A – East Side Story Vol. 12 [2025]
    V/A – East Side Story Vol. 12 [2025]
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    The EAST SIDE STORY volumes are dedicated to the Low Riders and to those who appreciate the “soul type” oldies. Never before has there been a collection of oldies that […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • V/A – East Side Story Vol. 10 [2025]
    V/A – East Side Story Vol. 10 [2025]
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    The EAST SIDE STORY volumes are dedicated to the Low Riders and to those who appreciate the “soul type” oldies. Never before has there been a collection of oldies that […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • V/A – East Side Story Vol. 9 [2025]
    V/A – East Side Story Vol. 9 [2025]
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    The EAST SIDE STORY volumes are dedicated to the Low Riders and to those who appreciate the “soul type” oldies. Never before has there been a collection of oldies that […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • V/A – East Side Story Vol. 8 [2025]
    V/A – East Side Story Vol. 8 [2025]
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    The EAST SIDE STORY volumes are dedicated to the Low Riders and to those who appreciate the “soul type” oldies. Never before has there been a collection of oldies that […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • V/A – East Side Story Vol. 7 [2025]
    V/A – East Side Story Vol. 7 [2025]
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    The EAST SIDE STORY volumes are dedicated to the Low Riders and to those who appreciate the “soul type” oldies. Never before has there been a collection of oldies that […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • V/A – East Side Story Vol. 6 [2025]
    V/A – East Side Story Vol. 6 [2025]
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    The EAST SIDE STORY volumes are dedicated to the Low Riders and to those who appreciate the “soul type” oldies. Never before has there been a collection of oldies that […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Mystic Merlin – Mystic Merlin
    Mystic Merlin – Mystic Merlin
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    Debut album from the NY group that was known for incorporating stage magic into their gigs. Label: Capitol Records – ST-12047 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1980 VG+/VG. […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • The Meters – Fire On The Bayou
    The Meters – Fire On The Bayou
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    “By the time they released Fire On the Bayou in 1975, the Meters (now a quintet, with addition of Cyril Neville to the lineup) had graduated from regional cult heroes […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz, Soul / Funk / Disco
  • 7th Wonder – Climbing Higher
    7th Wonder – Climbing Higher
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    Disco/funk from Alabama, featuring the heavily sampled track Daisy Lady Label: Parachute Records – RRLP 9014 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1979 VG+/VG. Light marks, some [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • James Brown – Sings Out Of Sight
    James Brown – Sings Out Of Sight
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    “Brown actually recorded this album in 1964, during his brief alliance with Smash; a court injunction from King Records prevented its release at the time, and it wasn’t issued until [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Kim Weston – Kim Kim Kim [WLP Stereo – rare variant]
    Kim Weston – Kim Kim Kim [WLP Stereo – rare variant]
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    Kim Weston’s penultimate studio album, featuring Penny Blues. Label: Volt – VOS 6014 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo Country: US Released: 1971 VG/VG. Jacket has a bit of shelf wear, […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Delegation – Delegation
    Delegation – Delegation
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    “Len Coley and Roddy Harris formed Delegation in Birmingham, during the mid-70’s later adding Jamaican born Ricky Bailey whose voice was to give them added flair on lead helping them [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Light Of The World ‎– Check Us Out
    Light Of The World ‎– Check Us Out
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    UK based Jazz-Funk filled with ripe grooves Label: Capitol Records – ST-12221 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1983 VG/VG+. Noticeable light marks and scuffing. Tag on label. [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Betty Davis ‎– Nasty Gal
    Betty Davis ‎– Nasty Gal
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    “In the 1970s, Betty Davis defied genre and gender by pushing her voice to extremes and embracing the erotic. She articulated a kind of pre–punk, funk–blues fusion that had yet […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Wilson Pickett – The Wicked Pickett [white label promo]
    Wilson Pickett – The Wicked Pickett [white label promo]
    $85.00 | , , Add to cart

    “A fabulous album, done when Pickett was in the midst of his best period at Atlantic. It had everything — great songs, wonderful production and arrangements, and a hungry, galvanizing [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Madelaine ‎– Who Is She..
    Madelaine ‎– Who Is She..
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    Amazing rewrite/cover of the Bill Withers track “Who Is He?”. Absolute smoker. Label: Chi Sound Records – CH-LA863H Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1978 VG+/VG+. [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Skeme Richards – Jazz All Days
    Skeme Richards – Jazz All Days
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    Limited release directly sourced from the Nostalgia King Himself A true Jazz Funk Mixtape The Jazz All Days cassette released in conjunction with fRUITY Shop in Shanhai. The cassette is […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Tony Talent – Gotta Tell Somebody (About My Baby)
    Tony Talent – Gotta Tell Somebody (About My Baby)
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    Label: Vando – VAN 3001 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single Country: US Released: 1967 Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Soul   Media Condition: G+ Some large marks & scuffs, […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Arthur K. Adams* – I’m Lonely For You
    Arthur K. Adams* – I’m Lonely For You
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    Label: Modern Records (2) – 45xM 1050 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Promo Country: US Released: 1967 Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Soul Media Condition: VG Looks like G+ but […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Rose Hargrove – Once A Day
    Rose Hargrove – Once A Day
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    Label: AFCO Records – AFDJ-523 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single Country: US Released: 1965 Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Rhythm & Blues, Soul Media Condition: VG

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Gloria Gaynor – This Love Affair
    Gloria Gaynor – This Love Affair
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    Label: Polydor – PD 14472, Polydor – 2066 922 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Promo Country: US Released: 1978 Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Soul, Disco Media Condition: G+ Looks […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • The Moments – You Really Got Me / Money Money
    The Moments – You Really Got Me / Money Money
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    Label: World Artists (4) – 1032 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Promo Country: US Released: 1964 Genre: Funk / Soul Media Condition: G+ Looks G+ but plays closer to VG

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Insights – Jumpshot / Falling
    Insights – Jumpshot / Falling
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    Label: AMG – 6031-25 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo Country: US Released: 1976 Genre: Funk / Soul Media Condition: VG+ Looks VG, plays VG+

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • The V.I.P.’s – Strange Little Girl / My Girl Cried
    The V.I.P.’s – Strange Little Girl / My Girl Cried
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    Label: Congress – CG-211 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, Promo Country: US Released: 1964 Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop Style: Soul Media Condition:G+ Solid G+ with surface noise noticeable. [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Pat Johnson – Love Brought You Here
    Pat Johnson – Love Brought You Here
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    Label: Win Or Lose – WL-221 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono, SP Country: US Released: 1972 Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Soul Media Condition: VG+ In between […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Pages – If I Saw You Again
    Pages – If I Saw You Again
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    Label: Epic – 8-50639 Format: 7″ Country: US Released: 1978 Genre: Funk / Soul Media: VG Notable light marks & label wear

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • El Coco – Afrodesia
    El Coco – Afrodesia
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    Label: AVI Records ‎– AVI-249-S Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, Promo Country: US Released: 1978 Genre: Funk / Soul Media: VG+

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Tommy Trojan ‎– Leo I Am / Love Has The Power
    Tommy Trojan ‎– Leo I Am / Love Has The Power
    $180.00 | , Add to cart

    Label: JC Records (3) – JC 100 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM Country: US Released: Genre: Funk / Soul Media Condition:VG+ Some noticeable light marks, but plays through VG+

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Ann Fleming – Beside You / You’re Just One Man
    Ann Fleming – Beside You / You’re Just One Man
    $75.00 | , , Add to cart

    Label: Cookin’ Records (2) – 605 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single Country: US Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Rhythm & Blues Media: G+ Noticeable scuffing and marks, along with […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Patrice Rushen – Prelusion LP
    Patrice Rushen – Prelusion LP
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    Jazz Dispensary Top Shelf Series Reissue of Patrice Rushen’s 1974 Debut Album Prelusion on 180g LP. Available on Vinyl for the First Time Since Its Original Release 50 Years Ago. Mastered [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz, Soul / Funk / Disco
  • V/A – Skyway Soul: Gary, Indiana
    V/A – Skyway Soul: Gary, Indiana
    $29.00 | , Add to cart

    A sonic snapshot of America’s steel capital, developed in the prosperous cavern between the departure of the Jackson 5 to Motown and the collapse of U.S. Steel, Skyway Soul is […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • V/A – Eccentric Soul: The Saadia Label
    V/A – Eccentric Soul: The Saadia Label
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    After the fall of the Deep City label, Rocketeers bandleader Frank Williams set up shop under the name of his twin daughters Saadia and Giwada and got to work reinventing […]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Gee Gee Decorator – Gee Gee Decorator
    Gee Gee Decorator – Gee Gee Decorator
    $27.00 | , Add to cart

    On the same label that brought us that Pat Metheny “Zero Tolerance for Silence” ‘reissue’ last year…. Insane “private press” ultra-obscurity reissued for [...]

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk, Soul / Funk / Disco