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Jimmy Ruffin - Fallin' In Love With You (12")
Epic 28-50384 , 1977 United States Brilliant soulful disco cut mixed by Larry Levan. An always popular spin on soul floors around. I like the instrumental with the choir vocals only as well. Strong EX vinyl, Epic Disco sleeve with cut out and light rin...
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McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' (12")
Philadelphia 2Z8 3675, 1979 United States Summer jam favorite on loooooong 12 inch that is a winner every time. Many visual marks and lines on vinyl but plays overall VG+, almost EX. US original 1st pressing on PIR.
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Jeff Spencer's Jeans Orch - Blue Soul Tango (7")
Jupiter 11552 AT, 1977 Germany New discovery and what a brilliant one. Ralph Siegel production but could be Barry White on top form. I would favour the flipside with Stop I Like It but both sides are good and Blue Soul Tango has a long mid tempo br...
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James Brown - My Thang (7")
Polydor PD 14244 , 1974 United States Fantastic funk breaks flipped notoriously in Hip Hop. An essential 45 for any serious JB collector. Public Enemy on the flip. Brushed storage wear to grooves but plays great, complete in fresh Polydor single jacket.
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Barry Miles Silverlight - Rebate (7")
London 5N 221, 1975 United States Recent discovery and an absolute killer. Rare 45 that does not show up often. Tony Camillo production makes for this upbeat funky mover with lots of synth and bass. US original in London company sleeve. Small writing ...
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Darnell Simpkins And Family Tree - The Whip (7")
SCM 2000, 1972 United States Heavy hitting deep funk by Darnell Simpkins on a tiny indie label SCM The Sound Of Long Island. Great track on hard to find 45. First time in stock.
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Lou Donaldson - Everything I Do Gohn Be.. (7")
Blue Note BN 1956, 1970 United States Essential jazz funk 45 on Blue Note with a message we certainly can relate to. His self penned Minor Bash on the flip. Super rare promo copy in borderline VG (intro) / VG+ (overall) conditon. Two clicks at intro rest ...
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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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Touch Of Class - I'm In Heaven (LP)
Midland Intl BKL1-1821, 1976 United States Essential Philly soul release by Touch Of Class including I'm In Heaven, a fantastic string laden vocal track that is hard not to like. Particular the mellow drum / vibes solo breakdown is really a touch of class. You...
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The Imperials - Who's Gonna Love Me (LP)
Power Exchange PXL 029, 1978 United Kingdom European only soul / funk release by the stripped down Imperials without Jerome Anthony aka Little Anthony who had gone solo. Do What I Gotta Do is the best track but is does also hold the Daft Punk sampled Can You Im...
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The Softones - Brand New Day (LP)
HL-69029 , 1978 United States Originally picked this up for The Alchemist sample of I'm Gonna Make The Score but this is actually an overall solid soul record and should appeal to fans of Stylistics or Main Ingredient. US orginal in lovely clean E...
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David Ruffin - Everything's Coming Up Love (LP)
Motown 28120, 1976 Spain Another nice David Ruffin solo project with Van McCoy heavily involved resulting in a somewhat discofied sound. Top tunes in First Round Knock-Out and Good Good Times. Unplayed stock copy on Spanish Motown.
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Various - Disco Par-r-r-ty (LP)
Spring SPR 6705, 1974 United States Brilliant mixed compilation with big funk tunes in Lyn Collins Think, Maceo Parrty, Chakachas Jungle Fever and notably the rare Mainstreeters It's My Life that was never released on LP. US original on Spring in strong...
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Honey Cone - Soulful Tapestry (LP)
Bellaphon BLPS 19077, 1971 Germany Hard not to move the floor with Want Adds, a perfect soul dancer from the all female vocal trio out of LA. German original in strong VG condition, looks a little worn but plays great (listen to the actual record as al...
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Ohio Players - Fire (LP)
Mercury SRM-1-1013, 1974 United States Funk favorite by the Ohio Players were for once the slow jams outshine the hard hitters. Stacks of Hip Hop breaks on here as well with Fire and I Want To Be Free. US original with gatefold cover and record both somewh...
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Ohio Players - Honey (LP)
Mercury SRM-1-1038, 1975 United States Such a great party funk release with Honey, Rollercoaster and Fopp all wonderful upbeat dancefloor compositions. Add to that the always steaming cover art and you are in for a special treat. Solid EX shape, cover with...
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Tower Of Power - Back To Oakland (LP)
Warner Bros. BS 2749 , 1974 United States Much underrated Tower Of Power affair with a great soul jazz dancer in Can't You See and huge breakbeat action on Squib Cakes. Tittle opener is solid as well. US 1st pressing with heavy ringwear, minor scuffing to wax...
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Tower Of Power - Tower Of Power (LP)
Warner Bros. BS 2681, 1973 United States One of the tightest Tower Of Power records with Soul Vaccination, This Time Is Real and What Is Hip all very worthwhile soul jazz / jazz funk pieces. You got to give to these guys, they are keeping things seriously fu...
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