Rare & Collectible
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1976, Buddah BDS 5672
Original release, Santa Maria pressing, with textured cover Punch hole and small sticker on cover. Track list: Phoenix, Once Again, Treat Me Like The One You Love, East 6th Street, Guitar Talk, Let Me Be The One, Look Ahead, I'll Always Love You "T". Cover art by Carole Jean.
1976, A&M SP-4588
Original release of a classic, Santa Maria pressing. Includes inner sleeve with lyricsTrack list: Down To Zero, Help Yourself, Water With The Wine, Love And Affection, Save Me, Join The Boys, People, Somebody Who Loves You, Like Fire, Tall In The Saddle.
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1980, A&M SP 4809
Original issue in new, unmarked, factory sealed condition. Not a cutout. Track list: Me Myself I, Ma-Me-O-Beach, Friends, Is It Tomorrow Yet, Turn Out The Light, When You Kisses Me, All The Way From America, Feeling In My Heart (For You), Simon, I Need You.
1983, Capitol ST-12282
Original release, Jacksonville pressing, promotional copy with gold promo stamp on cover. Includes inner sleeve with portrait of the artists, lyrics & credits. Track list: High-Rise, Side Effect, Experience (Love Had No Face), It's A Rush, My Kinda Pick Me Up, I'm Not That Tough, It's Much Deeper, Still Such A Thing.
1986, Capitol ST-12469
Original release, Jacksonville pressing, promotional copy with gold promo stamp on cover. Includes inner sleeve with portrait of the artists, lyrics & credits. Track list: Count Your Blessings, Real Love, Nobody Walks In L.A., How Does It Fit, Relations, What Becomes Of Love, Way Ahead, 10th Round.
1975, Atlantic SD 18140
Original release, Monarch pressing. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics. Track list: Cut The Cake, School Boy Crush, It's A Mystery, Groovin' The Night Away, If I Ever Lose This Heaven, Why, High Flyin' Woman, Cloudy, How Sweet Can You Get, When They Bring Down The Curtain.
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1984, Mercury 818 478-1 M-1
Original release in new, unmarked, factory-sealed condition. Not a cutout. Factory sticker on shrink promotes Freak Show, Dance Party and Dirty Dancer. Track list: Dangerous, Dirty Dancer, Make Believe Lover, Dance Party Etc., Freakshow On The Dancefloor, Lovers Should Never Fall In Love, Loose Talk, Sexomatic.
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1981, Philadelphia International FZ 37684
Original release. Factory sticker on shrink promotes "8 Gold Smash Singles." With Lou Rawls (You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine), Three Degrees (When Will I See You Again), O'Jays (Use Ta Be My Girl), Billy Paul (Me And Mrs. Jones), McFadden & Whitehead (Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now), Teddy Pendergrass (Close The Door), Jones Girls (You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else), People's Choice (Do It Any Way You Wanna).
1969, Fillmore F 30001
Original release of their debut album. Track list: The Things That I Used To Do, Tulsa Shuffle, Sweet Potato, How Much More, Dad Gum Ya Hide Boy, Honey Bee, Prisoner Of Love.
1975, Epic PE 33693
Original release, orange label. Track list: Rock My Soul, So Fine, Holler And Shout, Hogbottom, Party Till The Cows Come Home, Don't Fight It (Feel It), Be With Me, Stomp, How Much More, Stealin' Watermelons
1976, Capricorn CP 0176
Cut corner on cover. Sugar Dumplin', Sidelines, Twist & Shout, Yes Sir, Spend Some Time, Give It Up, Keep It Cool, Graveyard Blues, Once In A Lifetime, D.C. Strut
1978, Fantasy F 9570
Original release. Includes inner sleeve with credits. Track list: Happy Music, Gut Level, Walking In Rhythm, Do It Fluid, Rock Creek Park, Supernatural Feeling, Soft And Easy. Produced by Donald Byrd.
1978, ABC AA-1075
Original release. Vinyl heavily used, background noise will be audible. Track list: Come Fly With Me, Lady Lonely, Night Games, To Be Friends, I'm Just Your Man, Love To See You Smile, You Can Count On Me, This Bitter Earth, Ain't God Something.
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1972, Delmark DS 626
Previously unreleased performances by Speckled Red, Curtis Jones, Sunnyland Slim, Little Brother Montgomery, Roosevelt Sykes, Otis Spann. Informative liner notes by Bob Koester.
(more Jazz vinyl)
1978, Arista GRP 5000
Original release, Santa Maria pressing. Her debut album, arranged and conducted by Dave Grusin. Gatefold cover with credits. Track list: Under The Moon And Over The Sky, This Time I'll Be Sweeter, Baby I Need Your Love, Rough Times, The Only Thing I Would Wish For, Summer Days, Share Your Love, Children Of The World United.
1983, Arista AL8-8198
Original release. Includes inner sleeve with credits and a photo portrait of the artist. Track list: Special Delivery, Call Of The Wild, Nothin' But A Teaser, I'm On Your Side, Penetration, You're A Special Part Of Me, Still A Thrill, Gotta Make It Up To You, Crazy For Him.
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1988, MCA 42242
Original release, new and unmarked. Sticker on shrink hypes I Remember Holding You, You've Got Me Danglin' On A String, The Loneliest Heart. Track list: Step By Step, I Remember Holding You, Tell Me, At It Again, Danglin' On A String, The Loneliest Heart, When You're Letting Go, Victim Of The Heart, The Naked Truth, Time Starts Now.
(see also Mark Radice)
1976, United Artists UA-LA677-G
Custom inner sleeve with portrait of the band
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1988, Magic Cty MCR-1001-LP
Original release, new and unmarked. Track list: Kum Dance, Bring Your Love Back (To Me), Got To Be Where You Are, Slide, Too Tuff, Say The Word, Do Me Right, A Part Of Me, Dazz.
1984, A&M SP-4965
Original release. Track list: You Keep Me Coming Back, Lovers Forever, Do You, Let's Try Love Again, I Came Here To Party, Out Of Control, Save Me, Tokyo, Dazed, It's All Over Now.
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1963, King 826 mono
Original release, black labels without crown logo. Vinyl plays better than visual grading indicates. Cover has light stains and bottom seam neatly taped with "invisible" tape. "Voted No. 1 R&B Star Of 1962" printed on front cover, back has Hal Neely liner notes and Cincinnati 7 address. Matrix #s in runout K-12-826-A-X4 and K-12-826-B-1. Live at the Apollo Theater, New York, Oct. 24, 1962.
1967, King 1020
Early stereo release, blue labels. Cover seams split, vinyl heavily used but plays through CHECK. Catalog # on labels KS-12-1020. Matrix #s in runouts KSD-LP-1020-A and KSD-12-1020-B-X1. Track list: Cold Sweat (Part 1), Cold Sweat (Part 2), Fever, Kansas City, Stagger Lee, Good Rockin' Tonight, Mona Lisa, I Want To Be Around, Nature Boy, Come Rain Or Come Shine, I Loves You Porgy, Back Stabbin'.
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1983, Capitol ST-12284
Original release, Jacksonville pressing. With the popular wedding song, "Tonight I Celebrate My Love". Cover photo by Beverly Parker
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1973, Polydor PD-5046
Original release, Monarch pressing, mastered by Bob Ludwig. Track list: Filthy Teddy, After Hours, Five String Blues, Thank You Lord, Treat Her Right, I Won't Tell You No Lies, Tribute To Elmore James, She Once Lived Here.
1970, Mercury SR 61269
Original release with gatefold cover. Includes I Could Write A Book, plus A One Woman Man, Tammy Jones, Real Good Man, Something, Ordinary Joe, Life's Unfortunate Sons, No Money Down, Winter Of A Loving Heart, You And Me.
1981, Lost-Nite LLP-22
Reissue of late '50s and early '60s sides: For Your Precious Love, He Will Break Your Heart, A Lonely Soldier, I Stand Accused, Make It Easy On Yourself, Giving Up On Love, You Can Run, Moon River. Two cutout holes in cover
1978, Elektra 6E-143
Early issue, PRC-West pressing. Slight warp does not affect play. Custom inner sleeve with lyrics and credits. Track list: Be A Believer, Holdin' On (To Your Love), Street Fever, Butterfly, I Been Doin' Alright Part II (Everythings Gonna Be Alright), Disco In The Sky, African Violet, Love Two Love, Martin St. Martin.
1966, Goldwax 302
Original release, gold and white labels. Small writing on B-side label.
1978, Drive 107
Original release. Let It Out, Bertha Butt Encounters Vadar, Future Place, The Real McCoy, Sweetooth, The Mystery Of Me, My Brightest Day, Time, She's All I Need, You Light Up My Life.
1977, Asylum 7E-1116
Custom inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Rendezvous, Woman I'm Tryin', Stranger At The Door, Out On A Limb, Let It Slide, I'm No Pretender, I Can't Give Up, Yield Not To Temptation, Give Me A Reason
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1977, Lanark AW 14037
Rare Southern soul. Causey sings Put It Where You Want It, Louisiana, Georgia, Spanish Moon, Cold Spell, What's Going On, Dixie Fried, Someone To Lay Down Beside Me, Shake A Leg, Superstition.
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1988, Elektra 60774-1
Original release of her powerful debut album, Allied pressing. Small, faint writing on cover. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics. Track list: Talkin' Bout A Revolution, Fast Car, Across The Lines, Behind The Wall, Baby Can I Hold You, Mountains O' Things, She's Got Her Ticket, Why?, For My Lover, If Not Now..., For You.
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1962, Carlton LP 144 mono
Orighinal mono release. Cover has small tear and small stain, seams are split and neatly taped with "invisible" tape. Small writing on back cover and side 2 label. The Chantels perform Look In My Eyes, Still, Well I Told You, Here It Comes Again, Summertime, Glad To Be Back, You'll Never Know. Also includes I Lost My Baby and They Say by Chris Montez, My Chick Is Fine and You Can't Go It Alone by Gus Backus and Vut Vut by the Imperials. Scratch likely audible on I Lost My Baby and My Chick Is Fine, otherwise nice.
See Ray Charles page.
1978, Atlantic SD 19209
Original release in unmarked, factory-sealed condition. Track list: Chic Cheer, Le Freak, Savoir Faire, Happy Man, I Want Your Love, At Last I Am Free, Sometimes You Win, (Funny) Bone.
1972, Brunswick BL 754179
Original release. Vinyl heavily used. Genuine first pressing with matrix #s in runout BMG-5031-1A and BMG-5032-1A. Track list: Oh Girl, Living In The Footsteps Of Another Man, Love Is, Being In Love, A Lonely Man, The Man & The Woman (The Boy & The Girl), Ain't Too Much Of Nothin', Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler), The Coldest Days Of My Life.
1971, Brunswick BL 754170
Original release, Scranton pressing. Track list: Yes I'm Ready (If I Don't Get To Go), We Are Neighbors, I Want To Pay You Back (For Loving Me), Have You Seen Her, (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People, Love Uprising, Troubles A' Comin', You Got Me Walkin', What Do I Wish For.
2010 (?) / Brunswick BL 754179
Undated reissue of 1972 classic pressed on heavy vinyl. Track list: Oh Girl, Living In The Footsteps Of Another Man, Love Is, Being In Love, A Lonely Man, The Man & The Woman (The Boy & The Girl), Ain't Too Much Of Nothin', Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler), The Coldest Days Of My Life.
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1979, Epic JE 35746
White Label Promo, with DJ timing sticker on cover and promo stamp on back cover. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits.
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1979, Capitol SO-11928
Original release, hybrid pressing (Side 1 Los Angeles, side 2 Winchester). Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Sticker on shrink promotes "The Hit Single Stand By." Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: I Love You So, You're So Good, It's Been You, Your Lonely Heart, The Winner, Oh Daddy, Sorry, Stand By, Who Will Carry On.
1985, Motown 6124ML
Original release, Superior West (SRPCW) pressing. Track list: Animal Instinct, Nightshift, I Keep Running, Lay Back, Slip Of The Tongue, Play This Record Twice, Janet, The Woman In My Life, Lightin' Up The Night.
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1976, Motown M6-867S1
Original release, still factory-sealed with sawmark in cover. Track list: Let's Get Started, Girl I Think The World About You, High On Sunshine, Just To Be Close To You, Fancy Dancer, Come Inside, Thumpin' Music, Quick Draw, Can't Let You Tease Me.
1979, Motown M8-926M1
Original release. Sticker on shrink promotes "Sail On" and "Still." Includes inner sleeve with band photos & credits. Shrink wrap slightly torn. Track list: Gettin' It, Midnight Magic, You're Special, Still, Wonderland, Sexy Lady, Lovin' You, Sail On, 12:01 A.M. (Reprise).
1980, Motown M8-939M1/R133833
Original release, RCA Music Service edition. Custom inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Gatefold cover with nice portrait of the band by Gene Gunley. Track list: Got To Be Together, Celebrate, Old Fashion Love, Heroes, All The Way Down, Sorry To Say, Wake Up Children, Mighty Spirit, Jesus Is Love.
1977, Arista AB 4177
Original release, White Label Promo. Cut corner and small writing on back cover. Track list: Stella, This Is Your Life, Wouldn't You Like To See, Listen, Say You Love Me, Captain Connors, You Make Me Feel Brand New, Butterfly, The Creator.
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1977, Warner Bros BS 3123
Original release.Small punch hole in cover. Track list: It Just Takes A While, The Force Is Watching You, Fallen Dancer, I Know You Can, Do You Need More Time, Don't You Wish You Could Be There, You Know Where I Am, The World's A Fool For You, You'll Feel Better.
1976, Warner Bros BS 2971
Original release, Winchester pressing, "palm trees" labels. Track list: Everything Must Change (Live), I Let You Walk Away, I'm Easy, I Had To See You On More Time, I've Never Been To Me, Don't Let Me Down, Something So Right, Soon As I Touched Him, Only Your Love Song Lasts, Gonna Give Lovin' A Try.
1966, Atco 33-198 mono
Original mono release, yellow & blue label. Punch hole in cover. Includes original Atco inner sleeve. Track list: Tough Talk, Philly Dog, Preach, Blowin' In The Wind, Medley (Peter Gunn, Get Along Cindy), Pots And Pans, The Shadow Of Your Smile, Road Runner, Something On Your Mind, Soul Theme.
1968, Capitol ST-2858
Original release, "rainbow"label. Stain on cover. With Tanya, Tennessee Waltz, Bill Bailey, Misty, Soul Twist, Sister Sadie, Night Train, Ain't That Good News, Soul Serenade, Peter Gunn, One Mint Julep
1957, San Francisco Records 33014 mono
Rare original release of her debut album. Cover seams split and neatly taped. Vinyl well used but plays through with minor to moderate background noise. Special Delivery Blues, Ain't Nobody Got The Blues Like Me, Trouble In Mind, Misery Blues, Mighty Rumbling Blues, See See Rider, Good Mornin' Blues, Oh Papa, Prescription For The Blues, Muddy Water.
1972, Philly Groove PG 1154
Original release, Bestway pressing. Cover has initials written in black marker. Great sound, plays better than visual grading indicates. Matrix #s in runout Bell-Philly Groove PG 1154SA ? MASTERED BY FRANKFORD / WAYNE PHILA and Bell-Philly Groove PG 1154SB ? F/W. Track list: Hey Love, I'm A Man, Too Late, Love You Till I Die, Looking For A Girl, Walk Right Up To The Sun, Round And Round, Baby I Miss You, Delfonics Theme, Tell Me This Is A Dream.
1976, Kory KK 1002
Original release, Goldisc pressing. Cover intact but worn with a small tear and stain on the back. Track list: La La Means I Love You, Ready Or Not Here I Come, Didn't I (Blow Your Mind), This Time, I'm Sorry, I Told You So, Alfie, The Look Of Love, Hurt So Bad, Let It Be Me, Break Your Promise, Going Out Of My Head, With These Hands, Tell Me This Is A Dream.
1974, Cadet CA 60030
Original release. Cut corner on cover. Track list: Bring Back The Love Of Yesterday, Sweeter As The Days Go By, Bonified Fool, Since I've Been In Love, Learning To Love You Was Easy (It's So Hard Trying To Get Over You), The Way We Were, Be For Real With Me, Nothing Can Stop Me, That Special Someone, If You Really Love Your Girl (Show Her).
1970, Columbia CS 9987
Original release, Terre Haute pressing, "360 Sound Stereo" labels. Track list: Back Door Man, I Can't Quit You Baby, The Seventh Son, Spoonful, I Ain't Superstitious, You Shook Me, I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man, The Little Red Rooster, The Same Thing.
1974, Atco SD 7043
Original release, PRC-Richmond pressing. Includes original Atco Rock inner sleeve promoting other albums. Track list: Quitters Never Win, Stealin, What Comes Around (Goes Around), Me - You - Loneliness, Mos' Scocious, (Everybody Wanna Get Rich) Rite Away, Let's Make A Better World, R U 4 Real, Sing Along Song, Cant Git Enuff, Go Tell The People, Desitively Bonnaroo.
1974, 20th Century T-464
Original release. Vinyl a strong VG+.
1976, Midland International BKL1-1798
Promo stamp on back cover
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1977, Midsong International BKL1-2222
Original release, promotional copy with promo stamp on back cover. Track list: I Want To Stay With You, Full Bloom Suite #1, Who, What, When, Where, Why, Full Bloom Suite #2, Light My Fire, We Do It, I Got You On My Mind, I'll Take A Chance On Love, We're Gonna Make It, Dancing Queen.
1971, Atco SD 33-375
Gatefold cover with extensive liner notes by Barry "Dr. Demento" Hansen. Three Thirty Three, Money Honey, Honey Love, White Christmas, Bells Of St. Mary's, Whatcha Gonna Do, I Should Have Done Right, Adorable, Steamboat, Ruby Baby, Fools Fall In Love, Drip Drop, Your Promise To Be Mine, There Goes My Baby.
1973, Bell BELLS 219
Original U.K. release, pressed on heavy vinyl. Vinyl has slight loss of lustre, otherwise nice. Track list: You've Got Your Troubles, Four And Twenty Hours, Sweet Caroline, Love Me Love The Life I Lead, Save The Last Dance For Me, (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me, Every Night, Something Tells Me, Deep Down, I'm Feeling Sad, Say Goodbye To Angelina, The Songs We Used To Sing.
1975, Atlantic SD-8153
Reissue, Presswell pressing. Cover stained. Track list: There Goes My Baby, (If You Cry) True Love True Love, Dance With Me, This Magic Moment, Save The Last Dance For Me, I Count The Tears, Some Kind Of Wonderful, Up On The Roof, On Broadway, Under The Boardwalk, I've Got Sand In My Shoes, Saturday Night At The Movies.
1986, Elektra 9 60480-1
Original release, Specialty pressing. Sticker on shrink promotes Broken Glass, I Can Make It Better and Good Friend. Track list: Broken Glass, I Just Want To Be In Your Life, Good Friend, So Mean To Me, Stand With Your Man, Island Girl, King For A Day, The Morning You & Love, I Can Make It Better, African Violet.
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1981, Epic FE 36918
Original release, Carrollton pressing. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: Wild Dog, Louie Louie, Sweet Baby, I Just Want To Love You, Never Judge A Cover By Its Book, Let's Get Started, Winners, Touch And Go, Finding My Way.
1978, Arc/Columbia FC 35647
Original release, Terre Haute pressing, with gatefold cover. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics. Track list: Got To Get You Into My Life, Fantasy, Can't Hide Love, Love Music, Getaway, That's The Way Of The World, September, Shining Star, Reasons, Singasong.
1968, Columbia CS 9597
Original release, Jacksonville pressing, red "360 Sound Stereo" labels. Featuring Michael Bloomfield & Buddy Miles. Track list: Killing Floor, Groovin' Is Easy, Over-Lovin' You, She Should Have Just, Wine, Texas, Sittin' In Circles, You Don't Realize, Another Country, Easy Rider.
1969, United Artists US 6728
Original release, Waddell pressing. Track list: Track list: Keem-O-Sabe, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Spinning Wheel, Storm Warning, Rain Dance, Geronimo, Only The Strong Survive, My Cherie Amour, What Does It Take To Win Your Love, 1-2-3.
(see also Miami Sound Machine)
1989, Epic 465145 1
Original Australian release in perfect condition. Includes custom inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: Ay Ay I, Here We Are, Say, Think About You Now, Nothin' New, Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice) (English Version), Don't Wanna Lose You, Get On Your Feet, Your Love Is Bad For Me, Cuts Both Ways, Oye Mi Canto (Spanish Version), Si Voy A Perderte.
See 5th Dimension page.
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1976, Fist O Funk KUJ 001/002
Original release, still sealed and unmarked. Music by Kevin Misevis, words & arrangement by Tom (TC) James.
1970, Atlantic SD-1569
Original release, Monarch pressing. Track list: Reverend Lee, Do What You Gotta Do, Just Like A Woman, Let It Be Me, Gone Away, Until It's Time For You To Go, The Impossible Dream, Business Goes On As Usual.
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197?, Atlantic SD 7271 / SD 19154
Mid '70s issue with die-cut "piano" cover in new, unmarked, factory-sealed condition. First catalog # on back cover, sticker with second catalog # on cover spine. Shrinkwrap beginning to split on one side, otherwise perfect. "Factory Sealed For Your Protection" sticker on shrink. Not a club edition, import or cutout, no barcode. Track list: Killing Me Softly With His Song, Jesse, No Tears (In The End), I'm The Girl, River, Conversation Love, When You Smile, Suzanne.
1975, Atlantic SD 18131 / R104639
Original release, RCA Music Service edition. Gatefold cover with credits. Tape residue on back cover. Track list: Feelin' That Glow, I Wanted It Too, I Can See The Sun In Late December, Some Gospel According To Matthew, Feel Like Makin' Love, Mr. Magic, Early Ev'ry Midnite, Old Heartbreak Top Ten, She's Not Blind.
1977, Atlantic SD 19149
Original release, Monarch pressing. Track list: Why Don't You Move In With Me, The Closer I Get To You, Fine Fine Day, This Time I'll Be Sweeter, 25th Of Last December, After You, I'd Like To Be Baby To You, Soul Deep, Love Is The Healing, Where I'll Find You.
1981, Atlantic SD 19317
Original release, Specialty pressing. Track list: Killing Me Softly With His Song, The Closer I Get To You, You've Got A Friend, Feel Like Makin' Love, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Where Is The Love, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Back Together Again, You Are My Heaven, If Ever I See You Again, Jesse.
1982, Atlantic SD 19354
Original release, Allied pressing, Europadisk mastering. Promotional copy with DJ timing sticker on front cover and promo stamp on back. Track list: I'm The One, 'Till The Morning Comes, Love And Let Love, Never Loved Before, In The Name Of Love, Ordinary Man, Making Love, Happiness, My Love For You.
1983, Capitol ST-12284
Original release, Jacksonville pressing. With the popular wedding song, "Tonight I Celebrate My Love". Cover photo by Beverly Parker
1970, Motown MS721
Original release, Hollywood pressing. Includes original "Motown First" fan club inner sleeve. Track list: In These Changing Times, Just Seven Numbers (Can Straighten Out My Life), Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head, Right Before My Eyes, I Almost Had Her (But She Got Away), Try To Remember, Something's Tearing At The Edges Of Time, Sing A Song Of Yesterday, The Long And Winding Road / In These Changing Times.
1974, ABC Dunhill DSD-50166
Original release with gatefold cover. Track list: One Chain Don't Make No Prison, Midnight Flower, The Well Is Dry, Love Ain't Easy To Come By, No Sad Songs, Right On Brother, Tell Me You Love Me (Love Sounds), All My Love, I Found The Spirit, Meeting Of The Minds.
Please see Aretha vinyl page.
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1972, Columbia KC-31136
Original release. Track list: I've Found Someone Of My Own, Land Where I Live, Son Of The Zulu King, If Only You Believe, Love The One You're With, The Harder I Try (The Bluer I Get), Coming Home, I Know I Could Love You Better (The Second Time Around), Your Love Has Grown Cold, Could You Believe In A Dream, Where Do We Go From Here.
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1983, Total Experience TE-1-3004 / R-134338
Original release, RCA Music Service edition in new, factory-sealed condition. Track list: Introduction - Where Are We Going, Shake A Leg, I'm Ready (If You're Ready), You're My Everything, Jammin' In America, Smile, Party Train, Jam The Motha', I Expect More, You're Something Special, Someday.
See our Marvin Gaye page.
1969, Buddah BDS-5051
Promotional copy with "Disc Jockey Not For Sale" rubber stamp on back cover. Includes original Buddah Insider Club inner sleeve. Track list: I Got A Woman, Games People Play, Bo Diddley, Sittin' In Circles, Soul Man, Tell Mama, Hey Jude, Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay, Turn On Your Love Light, Honky Tonk.
1974, Hi SHL 32087
Original release, PRC-Richmond pressing. Includes original inner sleeve promoting other London / Deram / Parrot albums. Track list: Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy), Take Me To The River, God Blessed Our Love, The City, One Nite Stand, I'm Hooked On You, Stay With Me Forever, Hangin' On, School Days.
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1989, Oda GV 1814
Love Has A Way, Ecstasy, Your Love, That's The Way Things Are, Can't The People Love - Anthem, Clap Your Hands, Let Us Love Again, It's Forever.
1970, Stormy Forest SFS 6005
Original release, Santa Maria pressing. With his fine version of George Harrison's Here Comes The Sun, plus To Give All Your Love Away, Younger Men Grow Older, Girls Don't Run Away, End Of The Season, Some Will Wait, Patient Lady, Missing Train, Alarm Clock.
1970, MGM SE-4699
Reissue of Verve Forecast FTS-3034. Track list: No Opportunity Necessary No Experience Needed, Inside Of Him, The Klan, Sugarplums, Don't Listen To Me, From The Prison, Maggie's Farm, Somethin' Else Again, New City, Run Shaker Life.
1979, Polydor PD-1-6224
Original release, PRC-Compton pressing. Track list: Don't Let Go, What Does It Take, A Few More Kisses To Go, Fever, Someone Who Will Take The Place Of You.
1981, Polydor PD-1-6329
Original release, PRC-Compton pressing. Track list: I'm Gonna Make You Love Me, Three Times A Lady, Fugitive, Lifetime Thing, Summer, I'm So Proud.
1979, Epic FE 35970
White Label Promo, with promo stamp and DJ timing sticker on back cover. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: Razzle Dazzle, Eyeballin', This Night We Fell, Raise A Blaze, First Day Of Snow, One Night Tan, Therm Warfare, All Talked Out, That's The Way We'll Always Say Goodnight, Disco. Produced by Phil Ramone.
1977, Motown STML 12075
Original U.K. release. Track list: I'm Here Again, It's Just Me Feeling Good, I Can't Go On Living Without Your Love, Triflin', Give Me Something To Believe, Memories, I've Got The Devil In Me, Baby I Love You Too Much, Your Eyes.
1985, Arista AL 8-8212
Original release of her smash debut. Track list: You Give Good Love, Thinking About You, Someone For Me, Saving All My Love For You, Nobody Loves Me Like You Do, How Will I Know, All At Once, Take Good Care Of My Heart, Greatest Love Of All (original 4:55 version), Hold Me.
1985, Arista AL 8-8212
Early release of her smash debut, Indianapolis pressing with remixed, keyboard-backed single version of Greatest Love Of All. Factory sticker on shrink promotes the album's hits and awards. Track list: You Give Good Love, Thinking About You, Someone For Me, Saving All My Love For You, Nobody Loves Me Like You Do, How Will I Know, All At Once, Take Good Care Of My Heart, Greatest Love Of All (4:49 version), Hold Me.
1987, Arista AL 8405
Original release. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Frameable cover and inner sleeve photos by Richard Avedon. Track list: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me), Just The Lonely Talking Again, Love Will Save The Day, Didn't We Almost Have It All, So Emotional., Where You Are, Love Is A Contact Sport, You're Still My Man, For The Love Of You, Where Do Broken Hearts Go, I Know Him So Well.
1973, RCA Victor APL1-0323
Early release of their debut album, Artisan mastering. Text added on cover promotes Rock The Boat and Freedom For The Stallion. Track list: Bound On A Reason, Off My Cloud, All Goin' Down Together, Rock The Boat, Freedom For The Stallion, The Family, Go To The Poet, Salvation Lady (1-3-5), Live A Lie, Miracle Maker (Sweet Soul Shaker).
1981, Lost-Nite LLP-22
Reissue of late '50s and early '60s sides: For Your Precious Love, He Will Break Your Heart, A Lonely Soldier, I Stand Accused, Make It Easy On Yourself, Giving Up On Love, You Can Run, Moon River. Two cutout holes in cover
1972, Music For Pleasure MFP 50014
Original U.K. release, vinyl made in Holland. Small rubber stamp mark on back cover. Track list: Born To Love You, Sad Souvenirs, My Love Is Your Love, Greetings, Never More, Ain't That Real Satisfaction, Little Miss Sweetness, Got To Have You Back, It's Out Of The Question, Save Me From This Misery, Good Things, Catching Up On Time.
1981, T-Neck FZ 37533
Promotional copy with promo stamp on back cover. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics. Writing on side 1 label. Track list: Inside You, Baby Hold On, Don't Hold Back, Your Love, First Love, Love Merry-Go-Round, Welcome Into My Heart, Love Zone.
1985, Warner Bros 1-25347
Original release, Allied pressing. Gatefold cover with complete credits and notes by Elaine Jasper Isley. Track list: May I?, My Best Was Good Enough, If Leaving Me Is Easy, You Never Know When You're Gonna Fall In Love, Stay Gold, Colder Are My Nights, Come To Me, Release Your Love, The Most Beautiful Girl.
1973, ABC ABCX-798
Original release. Track list: I Can't Break Away (Ah-Mi-Nah, Do-Ki-Do, Ah-Mah-Neh-La), Put A Little Love Away, Talk A Little Less, Roller Coaster, Slowly But Surely, I Only Get This Feeling, Through All Times, Just A Little Tear, Maybe This Will Be The Morning, If That's The Way You Want It, If Only You Believe.
1967, Mercury 72736
Original release. Writing on both labels
1986, A&M SP-12178
1986, A&M SP-12139
Original release, black labels. Includes Dance Remix, Instrumental, Extra Beats and Dub/A Cappella versions.
1989, A&M SP-12352
Original release. Includes Shep's Good Time Mix, The Get Away Dub, LP Version, Shep's Housecapade Mix, Housecapade Dub, I Can't Take No More Dub.
1990, A&M 75021-2346
Includes Shep's Work It Out Mix, The Work It Out Dub, Work It Out 7" With Intro, UK Funky Mix, UK Funky Instrumental, Single Version.
1980, Motown M8-948 M1
Original release. Track list: The Pieces Fit, You Like Me Don't You, Little Girl (Don't You Worry), All Because Of You, You've Changed, First You Laugh Then You Cry , I Miss You So, Can I Change My Mind, Beautiful Morning.
1986, Arista AL8-8277
Original release. Includes VG+ inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: Do You Remember Me?, Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone, Give A Little Love, Precious Moments, I Think It's Love, Our Love Story, I Hear Heartbeat, If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful (duet with Whitney Houston), Voices In The Dark, Words Into Action.
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1989, Arista AL-8493
Sticker on shrink promotes the title track, Two Ships (In The Night), Make It Easy On Love (with Miki Howard), I'd Like To Get To Know You, Climb Out. Also includes So Right, Rise To The Occasion (Duet With La La), (C'mon) Feel The Need, Next To You, Don't Make Me Wait.
1984, Private I BFZ 39361
Think Twice, Heart Don't Lie, Bet'cha Gonna Need My Lovin', Private Joy, Hot Potato, I Like Everything You're Doin', Frustration, Without You.
Please see Michael Jackson page.
(more Michael Jackson)
1983, Columbia 44-04169
Produced by George Martin
1970, Motown MS-718
Original release, Indianapolis pressing. Includes Motown fan club inner sleeve. Track list: I'll Be There, Ready Or Not (Her I Come), Oh How Happy, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Can I See You In The Morning, Goin' Back To Indiana, How Funky Is Your Chicken, Mama's Pearl, Reach In, The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage, Darling Dear.
(see also Michael Jackson)
1971, Motown MS-735
Original release, RCA Indianapolis pressing, with gatefold cover. Includes original Motown Fan Club offer inner sleeve. Track list: Maybe Tomorrow, She's Good, Never Can Say Goodbye, The Wall, Petals, 16 Candles, (We've Got) Blue Skies, My Little Baby, It's Great To Be Here, Honey Chile, I Will Find A Way.
1971, Motown M742-L
Original release with gatefold cover. Includes inner sleeve with photos promoting Jackson Five merchandise; coupon on inner sleeve has been removed. Vinyl heavily used.
(more Michael Jackson / Jacksons vinyl)
1982, Motown 5250ML
Reissue of 1970 classic. Includes original Motown Pop Quiz inner sleeve. Track list: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, The Christmas Song, Up On The Housetop, Frosty The Snowman, The Little Drummer Boy, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Christmas Won't Be The Same This Year, Give Love On Christmas Day, Someday At Christmas, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.
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1972, Vertigo VEL 1012
Original release, Vertigo "swirl" label, Terre Haute pressing. Gatefold cover with lyrics, credits & band photos. Includes original Mercury inner sleeve. Track list: A Winter's Tale, Snake, Dark River, Joanne, Obedience, Morning Hymn, May Queen, The Demon Trucker, Lady Of The Lake, Borne On The Solar Wind.
1980, Gordy G8-984M1
2nd issue. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Cutout notch in cover. Track list: Bustin' Out, High On Your Love Suite / One Mo Hit (Of Your Love), Love Interlude, Spacey Love, Cop 'N' Blow, Jefferson Ball, Fool On The Street.
1983, Gordy 6043GL
Original release. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics. Track list: U Bring The Freak Out, Cold Blooded, Ebony Eyes (with Smokey Robinson), 1, 2, 3 (U, Her And Me), Doin' It, New York Town, P.I.M.P. The S.I.M.P. (with Grandmaster Flash), Tell Me (What You Want) (with Billy Dee Williams), Unity.
1978, Warner Bros BSK-3229
Original release, Jacksonville pressing. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics and drawing of the artist by Susan Player Jarreau. Track list: Thinkin' About It Too, I'm Home, Brite 'N' Sunny Babe, I Do, Fly, Wait A Little While, She's Leaving Home, All, (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay.
1981, Warner Bros BSK 3576
Original release, Jacksonville pressing. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: Closer To Your Love, My Old Friend, We're In This Love Together, Easy, Our Love, Breakin' Away, Roof Garden, (Round, Round, Round) Blue Rondo A La Turk, Teach Me Tonight.
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1984, Warner Bros W1-25106
Original release, Columbia House club edition, in new, unmarked, factory sealed condition. Track list: Raging Waters, Imagination, Murphy's Law, Tell Me, After All, High Crime, Let's Pretend, Sticky Wicket, Love Speaks Louder Than Words, Fallin'.
1986, A&M SP-5122
Columbia Record Club edition. Custom inner sleeve with credits. Track list: Change Your Mind, Crazay (with Sly Stone), Baby Let's Kiss, A Better Way, Do Yourself A Favor, She (I Can't Resist), Addicttion, Tonite, Burn You Up, Black In America.
1976, A&M SP-3705
Original release, Terre Haute pressing. Gatefold cover with extensive notes. Two sides with new material, two sides with Grammy and other award winners. Includes original inner sleeves. Track list: I Heard That!!, Things Could Be Worse For Me, What Good Is A Song, You Have To Do It Yourself, There's A Train Leavin', Midnight Soul Patrol, Brown Soft Shoe, Superstition, Summer In The City, Is It Love That We're Missin', Body Heat, If I Ever Lose This Heaven, Killer Joe, Gula Matari, Theme From "The Anderson Tapes," Walking In Space.
1978, A&M SP 4685
Original release, Santa Maria pressing, with embossed cover. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits and an appreciation by Alex Haley. Track list: Stuff Like That, I'm Gonna Miss You In The Morning, Love I Never Had It So Good, Tell Me A Bedtime Story, Love Me By Name, Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You), Takin' It To The Streets.
1979, Warner Bros BSK 3296
Original release, Jacksonville pressing. Very small writing on back cover, which has complete lyrics & credits on back cover. Her fine debut, with Chuck E's In Love, On Saturday Afternoons In 1963, Night Train, Young Blood, Easy Money, The Last Chance Texaco, Danny's All-Star Joint, Coolsville, Weasel And The White Boys Cool, Company, After Hours (Twelve Bars Past Goodnight).
1980, Stax MPS-8504
Second issue on purple and white Stax label. Vinyl heavily used, background noise will be audible throughout. Small writing on labels. Track list: Hound Dog, That's All Right, All Shook Up, Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, Don't Be Cruel, One Night, Blue Suede Shoes, Love Me Tender.
See B.B. King vinyl page.
See Gladys Knight page.
1976, De-Lite DEP 2023
Original release with foldopen cover. Track list: Open Sesame, Gift Of Love, Little Children, All Night Long, Whisper Softly, Super Band, L-O-V-E, Sunshine.
1977, De-Lite DSR-9501
Original release. Track list: A Place In Space, Slick Superchick, Just Be True, The Force, Mighty Mighty High, Oasis, Life's A Song, Free.
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198?, Makossa M2400
Includes original inner sleeve promoting Makossa catalog. Featuring Tunde Williams, trumpet. Track list: Let's Start, Black Man's Cry, Ye Ye De Smell, Egbe Mi O (Carry Me I Want To Die).
1985, MCA 5737
Original release, Pinckneyville pressing. Factory sticker on shrink promotes On My Own (with Michael McDonald), Kiss Away The Pain, Something Special and Oh, People. Also Twisted, You're Mine Tonight, Finally We're Back Together, Beat My Heart Like A Drum, Sleep With Me Tonight, There's A Winner In You. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits.
(more Disco)
1981, Solar BXL1-3974
Original release. Track list: Keep On Moving Straight Ahead, It's You, Be My Lady, It's Got To Be Love, We Want You (On The Floor), Back Together Again, Anything For You, All For You. Cover art by David Jarvis.
1971, Douglas 7 Z-30583
Original release of a legendary set. Gatefold cover with lyrics. Cover art by Abdul Mati Klarwein
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1987, Wolf 120.912
Austrian release, recorded in Austria in 1987. Track list: Introduction Blues, Next Time You See Me, Disco Strut, Indescribable You, Booker's Boogie, Blues On The Prowl, I Done You Wrong, My Own Memphis Blues, You Can Go Your Way. Biographical liner notes in English and German.
1957, Folkways FA 2014 mono
2nd issue, blue & silver labels. Insert not included. Track list: Cotton Song, Ha Ha This Way, Sukey Jump, Black Girl (Where Did You Sleep Last Night), Pigmeat, Rock Island Line, Blind Lemon, Borrow Love And Go, On A Monday, Shorty George, Duncan & Brady, Old Riley, Leavin' Blues.
1978, Glades 7515
Original release. Cutout notch in cover. Track list: Long Distance Love, Out To Get 'Cha, We Got To Hit It Off, Ain't Nothing Like A Sweet Woman's Love, Too Hot To Handle, Dig A Little Deeper, Tonight's The Night.
(more Soul music)
1976, Epic PE 34186
White Label Promo with timing sticker on front cover and promo stamp on back cover. Full title of band: Webster Lewis And The Post-Hop Space-Rock Be-Bop Gospel Tabernacle Orchestra & Chorus. Track list: On The Town, Saturday Night Steppin' Out, Since I've Been Gone, Love Is The Way, Do It With Style, Song Of Joy, Goodnight Baby Girl.
2019, Atlantic/Nice Life 599109-1
Original U.S. vinyl issue, manufactured in Canada. Includes NM poster/credits insert. Barcode #075678652134. Track list: Cuz I Love You, Like A Girl, Juice, Soulmate, Jerome, Crybaby, Tempo, Exactly How I Feel, Better In Color, Heaven Help Me, Lingerie.
1978, Gold Mind GA 9500
Rare original release. Track list: Law And Order, Tired Of Being Your Fool, If You Change Your Mind, Cheaters Never Win, Pass The Buck, Put It In The Back Of Your Mind, Give Her Love, Just As Long As I Got You.
1966, Hi Fi S-440 / SL-440
Original stereo release, Hi Fi "Life Series," yellow labels with green type. Still in partially torn factory shrinkwrap. Track list: The Start Of Something Big, Let's Fall In Love, Wild Is The Wind, April In Paris, Whispering Grass, June Night, Out Of This World, Bali Hai, Autumn Leaves, 'Tis Autumn, Sweet Pumpkin, On Christmas Day.
1964, RCA Victor LSP-2845
Original Canadian release. Sounds good on heavy vinyl. Track list: Nomthini, Willow Song, Langa More, Shihibolet, Tuson, Qhude, Mayibuye, Lovely Lies, Uyadela, Mamoriri, Le Fleuve, Come To Glory. Lyrical liner notes by Hugh Masekela.
1972, Warner Bros BS 2652
Original release, green labels, with embossed, textured gatefold cover. Protective plastic wrap neatly taped to cover. Track list: Momotombo, Oye Mamá, I'm For Real, Midnight Thoughts, Helá, Latin Bugaloo.
1973, Warner Bros BS 2702
Early issue, "palm trees" labels, gatefold cover with credits. Very small, faint writing on back cover. Track list: Moving Away, I Don't Know, Merengue, All For You, Dance To My Mambo, Entrance To Paradise, Street Man. Cover painting by T. Cervenay.
1970, Blue Thumb BTS 27
Their debut album, original release with textured and embossed "envelope" cover like new. Includes original inner sleeve with credits . Track list: The Ghetto, The City (Grass And Concrete, Taxi To Brooklyn, Speak Easy It's A Whiskey Scene), Tramp And The Young Girl, Love (Renaissance, Prelude, Pickup, Hotel Backstage), Song For You.
1966, Gordy S 917
Original release. Track list: My Baby Loves Me, Come And Get These Memories, Love Is Like A Heat Wave, Dancing In The Street, Quicksand, Live Wire, You've Been In Love Too Long, In My Lonely Room, Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things), A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday), Nowhere To Run, Wild One.
1966, Gordy GLP-920 mono
Original release, Indianapolis pressing, Gordy logo in yellow script on labels. Vinyl heavily used. With original Motown/Tamla inner sleeve. Track list: Oh Girl, Living In The Footsteps Of Another Man, Love Is, Being In Love, A Lonely Man, The Man & The Woman (The Boy & The Girl), Ain't Too Much Of Nothin', Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler), The Coldest Days Of My Life.
1971, Polydor 25-3002
Original release, Philips pressing. Vinyl like new. Mayall gathered many of the great musicians who played with him during the '60s for this double album, including Eric Clapton, Harvey Mandel, Mick Taylor, Keef Hartley, Jerry McGee, Johnny Almond, Sugarcane Harris, Larry Taylor, Steve Thompson and Paul Lagos. With NM 24-page booklet of photos and bios of the members of the great Mayall bands. Track list: Prisons On The Road, My Children, Accidental Suicide, Groupie Girl, Blue Fox, Home Again, Television Eye, Marriage Madness, Looking At Tomorrow, Dream With Me, Full Speed Ahead, Mr. Censor Man, Force Of Nature, Boogie Albert, Goodbye December, Unanswered Questions, Devil's Tricks, Travelling.
1969, Polydor 24-4004
Original release, Presswell pressing. Insert not included. Track list: The Laws Must Change, Saw Mill Gulch Road, I'm Gonna Fight For You J.B., So Hard To Share, California, Thoughts About Roxanne, Room To Move.
1972, Curtom CRS 8014-ST
Original release, Monarch pressing, with shaped cover. A Mayfield classic with Little Child Runnin' Wild, Pusherman, Freddie's Dead, Junkie Chase (Instrumental), Give Me Your Love (Love Song), Eddie You Should Know Better, No Thing On Me (Cocaine Song), Think (Instrumental), Superfly.
1974, Avco AV-69002-698
Original release, Monarch pressing. Track list: Love Is The Answer, Touch Me In The Morning, Back Stabbers, Proud Mary, You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, African Symphony, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Boogie Down, A Rainy Night In Georgia, Funky Feet.
(more Disco)
1975, Buddah BDS 5648
Reissue of Soul Improvisations from 1972, Goldisc pressing. Track list: Don't Hang Me Up, Let Me Down Easy, Just In Case, Now That You're Gone, Soul Improvisations Part 1, Don't Rock The Boat, So Many Mountains, I Would Love To Love You, I Get Lovin' On My Mind, He Who Hath Ears To Hear (Let Him Hear), Soul Improvisations Part 2.
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1977, H&L HL-69022-698
McCoy's unique versions of popular movie themes including Shaft, Moon River, Gone With The Wind.
(more Blues)
1989, Jukebox Lil JB-625 mono
Swedish reissue of tracks from the 1944 to 1948. With extensive biographical liner notes and complete personnel on back cover.
1982, Elektra Musician E1-60023
Original release. Track list: Dance With Me, Feline, You've Really Got A Hold On Me, Moondance, All Feets Can Dance, Sightless Bird, Peace, Jubilee, Hallucinations, Chicken.
1973, Philadelphia International KZ 32707
Original release, Jacksonville pressing. Includes Sound of Philadelphia inner sleeve. Track list: Zack's Fanfare, Love Is The Message, Cheaper To Keep Her, My One And Only Love, TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) (Theme From The Television Show "Soul Train"), Zack's Fanfare, Touch Me In The Morning, Bitter Sweet.
1977, Philadelphia International PZ 34658
Original release, White Label Promo, Santa Maria pressing. DJ timing sticker on cover. A little sticker residue on labels. Includes "Get Down With The Philly Sound" original inner sleeve. Track list: Philadelphia Freedom, Love Is The Message, Love Has No Time Or Place, Freddie's Dead, Sunnin' And Funnin', TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia), Let's Go Disco, My One And Only Love, T.L.C. (Tender Loving Care), Back Stabbers.
1973, Stax STS-3024
Original release. With Donald "Duck" Dunn, Al Jackson, Bobby Manuel and Carson Whitsett. Track list: Sugarcane, Neckbone, Spare Change, Leaving The Past, Left Overs (Bucaramanga), Blackside, One Of A Kind (Love Affair), Frustration. Original Stax inner sleeve, partially split, is included.
1960, Dot DLP 25308
Opus One, You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You, Daddy's Little Girl, Standing On The Corner, I Don't Know Enough About You, I Love You So Much It Hurts, Manana, You Broke The Only Heart That Ever Loved You, The Jones Boy, I'm Afraid To Love You, You Never Miss The Water Till The Well Runs Dry, I Guess I'll Get The Papers
1969, Vocalion VL 73859
Original release, a compilation of Decca tracks: When I Lost You, I Cried Like A Baby, All By Myself, Till We Meet Again, Daddy's Little Girl, Oh How I Miss You Tonight, Meet Me Tonight In Dreamland, If I Had My Way, My Gal Sal, Moonlight Bay.
(see also Smokey Robinson & The Miracles) (more original Soul vinyl)
1975, Tamla T6-339S1
Original issue with cover flap intact. Very small notch in cover
1974, Reprise MS 2194
Original release, Santa Maria pressing. Stickers on front cover and side 1 label. Track list: Squeeze Me, Gringo En Mexico, Cool River, I'm A Woman, Sweetheart, Honey Babe Blues, If You Haven't Any Hay, Oh Papa, It Ain't The Meat It's The Motion, Brickyard Blues, Travelin' Shoes.
1977, United Artists UA-LA729-G
Fine funk from New Central Connection Unlimited, student musicians from North Carolina Central University. Produced by Donald Byrd. Track list: Super Trick, Hey Girl, Bull City Party, You & I, Washing Machine, Sleepy Time Is Over.
1973, Bell 6082
White Label Promo, with promo sticker on back cover. Reissue of Bell 6014, Back On Top, from 1968. Track list: I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow (Than I Was Today), I'm So Glad I Found You, Going Going Gone, That's Alright, I Dig Your Act, Look Over Your Shoulder, You're Too Sweet, Just Another Guy, Four For The Price Of One, Love Is Everywhere, Now That I've Found You, I'll Be Seeing You.
1976, Philadelphia International PZ 34245
Original release, Santa Maria pressing. Includes original black inner sleeve. Track list: Message In Our Music, Prayer, Paradise, Make A Joyful Noise, Desire Me, Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love), I Swear I Love No One But You, Let Life Flow.
1977, Philadelphia International PZ 34684
Original release with gatefold cover and plain red inner sleeve. Track list: Travelin' At The Speed Of Thought, We're All In This Together, So Glad I Got You Girl, Stand Up, Those Lies (Done Caught Up With You This Time), Feelings, Work On Me, Let's Spend Some Time Together.
1976, London PS 668
Original release. Cut corner on cover. Track list: Party Time Is Here To Stay, In The Can, The Runners File, Out Of The Ground, Don't Let Up, Paca-Paco-Wa-Wa (Theme From Nos Hit), Back On The Track, The Kool Gent.
1979, Polydor PD-1-6196
White label promo. "Sir Dancealot," "Wooden Head," "When You're Dancing," "God Bless You," "The Bitch," "Energy Beam," "Get It While You Can," "Onya"
1963, Tri-Disc 1001 mono
Original release. Vinyl well used but still sounds very good. Small writing on back cover. Track list: The Bounce, Do The Slauson, Dance What You Wanna, Nitty Gritty, Dancin' Holiday, Hully Gully Mash, New Dancin' Partner, Loop De Loop Limbo, The Baker, Groovin', Bounce Again.
1979, Warner Bros BSK-3311
Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: Gamin', My Love, Almost (Never Gets There), What's The Use?, Consistency, Damn.
197?, Capitol 038 EMD 85099 M
Original German release. Historical liner notes in English and German on back cover. Track list: Shake It Lucy Baby, In The Dark, Loop De Loop, Can't You Hear Me Callin', A Story Untold, Willie And The Hand Jive, Theme And Good Golly, Hum Ding A Ling, Stay With Me, It's Too Soon To Know, Ma (He's Making Eyes At Me), Telephone Baby, Bye Bye Baby.
1976, Atlantic SD 1680
Liner notes have complete personnel and appreciation by Leonard Feather.
1966?, Atlantic 8129 mono
Mid-'60s release, Atlantic red/white/purple labels with boxed logo. A little scribble, light stains and faint writing on cover, vinyl well used, background noise will be audible. Track list: Land Of 1000 Dances, Something You Got, 634-5789, Barefootin', Mercy Mercy, You're So Fine, In The Midnight Hour, Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won't Do), Danger Zone, I'm Drifting, It's All Over, She's So Good To Me.
1966, Atlantic 8138 mono
Original mono release, Monarch pressing, red-white-purple "black fan" labels. Factory sticker on cover promotes Mustang Sally. Vinyl heavily used, background noise is audible but still a good, rich sound. Cover has partial top seam split and small punch hole, very small pen mark on back. Atlantic catalog inner sleeve included. Track list: Mustang Sally, New Orleans, Sunny, Everybody Needs Somebody To Love, Ooh Poo Pah Doo, She Ain't Gonna Do Right, Knock On Wood, Time Is On My Side, Up Tight Good Woman, You Left The Water Running, Three Time Loser, Nothing You Can Do.
1971, Atlantic SD 8300
Original release, Presswell pressing. Vinyl heavily used, background noise audible throughout. Partial seam split on cover. Track list: Fire And Water, (Your Love Has Brought Me) A Mighty Long Way, Covering The Same Old Ground, Don't Knock My Love (Part 1), Don't Knock My Love (Part 2), Call My Name I'll Be There, Hot Love, Not Enough Love To Satisfy, You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover, Pledging My Love, Mama Told Me Not To Come, Woman Let Me Be Down Home.
1973, Blue Thumb BTS 48
Original release. Produced by Allen Toussaint. With their smash Yes We Can Can, plus Cloudburst, Jada, River Boulevard, Old Songs, That's How I Feel, Sugar, Pains And Tears, Naked Foot, Wang Dang Doodle.
1980, Planet P-9
Original release. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Factory sticker on shrink promotes "He's So Shy." Track list: Could I Be Dreaming, He's So Shy, The Love Too Good To Last, Evil, Save This Night For Love, We've Got The Power, Where Did Time Go, Special Things, Here Is Where Your Love Belongs.
1986, RCA Victor 5609-1-R
Original release. Custom inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: My Life, Mercury Rising, Goldmine, All I Know Is The Way I Feel, Say The Word, Hot Together, Sexual Power, Set Me Free, Taste, Eyes Don't Lie.
1970, Pickwick SPC-3315
I Got You (I Feel Good), Ain't Got No Time To Play, It's Got To Happen, Free Funk, The "In" Crowd, In The Midnight Hour, Advice, A Hard Day's Night, (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction.
1976, United Artists UA-LA629-G
With the Brass Construction. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics.
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1969, Rare Earth RS 507
Rare original with die-cut (shaped) "tombstone" cover in excellent condition. Includes the 21:30 classic Get Ready, plus Magic Key, Tobacco Road, Feelin' Alright, In Bed, Train To Nowhere.
1970, Rare Earth RS 514
Early issue on flexible vinyl. Includes original Rare Earth catalog inner sleeve. Track list: Born To Wander, Long Time Leavin', (I Know) I'm Losing You, Satisfaction Guaranteed, Nice Place To Visit, No. 1 Man, Eleanor Rigby.
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1976, Rare Earth R6-550S1
Original release, factory-sealed with 1/2" sawmark in cover. "Sealed" written in marker on shrink. Track list: It's A Natural, Finger Lickin' Good, He Who Picks A Rose, Do It Right, Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone, Midnight Lady, Wine Women And Song.
1977, Prodigal P6-1001951
Original release, Monarch pressing. 3/4-inch cutout notch in cover. Track list: Love Has Lifted Me, Is Your Teacher Cool? Foot Loose And Fancy Free, When I Write, Share My Love, Tin Can People, I Really Love You, Crazy Love, Ah Dunno.
1979, Philadelphia International JZ 36006
Original release, Santa Maria pressing. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits (partially split). Track list: Time Will Take Care Of Everything, What's The Matter With The World, Tomorrow (From The Musical "Annie"), We Keep Getting Closer (To Being Further Apart), Bark Bite (Fight All Night), Let Me Be Good To You, Lover's Holiday, Sweet Tender Nights.
1974, Buddah BDS 5616
Original release. Live at George Wein's Newport in New York, June 29- July 8, 1973. With Ray Charles (Every Saturday Night, Just A Man), Aretha Franklin (A Brand New Me), Stevie Wonder (Signed, Sealed, Delivered), Donny Hathaway (Valdez In The Country), Staple Singers (You Gonna Make Me Cry, And The Lord Will Hear).
(more Blues vinyl)
1969, Tradition Everest TR-2069
Original release with "Ave. of the Stars" address on back cover, "Wilshire Blvd." address on labels. Small writing on back cover. Track list: I Was So Wrong, Where Can You Be, Go On To School, My First Plea, Little Rain, Going Fishing, Help Yourself, Wear Something Green, When You're Doing Allright, A New Leaf.
1964, Vee Jay VJS-1080/VJLPS-1080
Original release. Monarch pressing, with second catalog # on labels. Heavy vinyl, plays better than visual grading indicates. Writing on back cover. Includes original inner sleeve promoting other Vee Jay albums. Track list: Roll And Rhumba, Baby What's Wrong, Mary Mary, Shame Shame Shame, Outskirts Of Town, Oh John, Too Much, Down In Mississippi, St. Louis Blues, My First Plea, Odds And Ends, Caress Me Baby.
(see also the Commodores)
1983, Motown 6059 ML
Original release with gatefold cover and inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: Can't Slow Down, All Night Long (All Night), Penny Lover, Stuck On You, Love Will Find A Way, The Only One, Running With The Night, Hello.
1983, Motown 6059 ML
Original release with gatefold cover and inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: Can't Slow Down, All Night Long (All Night), Penny Lover, Stuck On You, Love Will Find A Way, The Only One, Running With The Night, Hello.
1964, Moonglow SLP-1002
Early issue, Monarch pressing, with "Stereo" printed under catalog # on orange labels. Track list: Baby, What You Want Me To Do, My Tears Will Go Away, Fannie Mae, I Just Want To Make Love To You, Something's Got A Hold On Me, This Little Girl Of Mine, Try To Find Another Man, Night Owl, Bring Your Love To Me, For Your Love.
1966, Verve V6-5004
Original release. Includes original Verve inner sleeve. Track list: Go Ahead And Cry, Something You Got, I Believe, Save The Last Dance For Me, I've Got The Beat, Let It Be Me, What Now My Love, Stagger Lee, Drown In My Own Tears, Big Time Ben, Island In The Sun, Things Didn't Go Your Way.
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1972, MGM SE-4885
Original release in new, unmarked, factory-sealed condition. Track list: You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Ebb Tide, Just Once In My Life, Stagger Lee, Let The Good Times Roll, Little Latin Lupe Lu, (You're My) Soul And Inspiration, Georgia On My Mind, You'll Never Walk Alone, Unchained Melody.
1980, Capitol SOO-12097
Original release, Los Angeles pressing. A tribute to the late singer, featuring Michael Jackson, Roberta Flack, George Benson, Patrice Rushen, Peabo Bryson, Stevie Wonder, Hubert Laws, Tom Scott and others complementing Riperton's original recordings. Track list: Here We Go, I'm In Love Again, Strange Affair, Island In The Sun, Give Me Time, You Take My Breath Away, The Song Of Life (La-La-La).
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1967, Tamla TM-276 mono
Early mono issue, brown Tamla labels, Indianapolis pressing. Later reissued as "The Tears Of A Clown." Track list: The Soulful Shack, The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage, My Love For You, I'm On The Outside (Looking In), Don't Think It's Me, My Love Is Your Love (Forever), More Love, After You Put Back The Pieces (I'll Still Have A Broken Heart), It's A Good Feeling, You Must Be Love, Dancing's Alright, The Tears Of A Clown.
1968, Tamla 280
Early issue, Indianapolis pressing. Track list: Going To A Go Go, The Tracks Of My Tears, I Second That Emotion, Ooo Baby Baby, My Girl Has Gone, Come On Do The Jerk, Whole Lot Of Shakin' In My Heart (Since I Met You), The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage, (Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need, More Love, Choosey Beggar, Save Me.
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197?, Motown M 793R3
Original release, Columbia Record Club edition in new, factory sealed condition. Tiny ding on one corner of cover, otherwise perfecto. With 12-page photo/bio booklet. The definitive collection, with 41 tracks from 1958 to 1972: Got A Job, Bad Girl, Way Over There, (You Can) Depend On Me, Shop Around, Who's Lovin' You, What's So Good About Goodbye, I'll Try Something New, I've Been Good To You, You've Really Got A Hold On Me, A Love She Can Count On, Mickey's Monkey, I Gotta Dance To Keep From Crying, I Like It Like That, That's What Love Is Made Of, Come On Do The Jerk, Ooo Baby Baby, The Tracks Of My Tears, My Girl Has Gone, Choosey Beggar, Going To A Go-Go, (Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need, Save Me, The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage, I Second That Emotion, If You Can Want, Yester Love, Special Occasion, Baby Baby Don't Cry, Doggone Right, Here I Go Again, Abraham, Martin & John, Darling Dear, Point It Out, Who's Gonna Take The Blame, The Tears Of A Clown, I Don't Blame You At All, Satisfaction, We've Come Too Far To End It Now, I Can't Stand To See You Cry.
Please see Diana Ross & The Supremes, featured artists.
1974, ABC ABCX 809
Includes their smash Tell Me Something Good, plus You Got The Love, I Got The Right Street (But The Wrong Direction), Walkin' In The Sun, Rags To Rufus, Swing Down Chariot, Sideways, Ain't Nothin But A Maybe, Look Through My Eyes, In Love We Grow, Smokin' Room.
1975, ABC ABCD 909
Original release, Santa Maria pressing. Track list: Fool's Paradise, Have A Good Time, Ooh I Like Your Loving, Everybody Has An Aura, Circles, Sweet Thing, Dance Wit Me, Little Boy Blue, On Time, Jive Talkin'.
1983, Warner Bros 23679-1
Original release, Allied pressing. Gatefold cover with concert photos & complete personnel. Live at the Savoy Theatre, New York, Feb. 12-14, 1982: You Got The Love, Once You Get Started, Dance Wit Me, Sweet Thing, Tell Me Something Good, Stop On By, Pack'd My Bags, I'm A Woman (I'm A Backbone), At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up), Ain't That Peculiar, Stay, What Cha' Gonna Do For Me, Do You Love What You Feel, plus studio recordings of Ain't Nobody, One Million Kisses, Try A Little Understanding, Don't Go To Strangers. Liner notes by Quincy Jones.
1985, Full Deck (no #)
Featuring David Fraser. Autographed on cover, apparently by Samuels, Fraser and other band members
1963, Battle BM 6120
Quality recording, plays better than visual grading indicates
1978, Vaya JMVS 94
Original French pressing distributed in the U.S. Track list: Smiling Brown Eyes, Asika, Gujiro, Hey You Sexy Thing, Bomboro, It Feels So Good, Teresa, Nada Mas, Umbalayeo.
1979, Columbia / Tappan Zee JZ 35696
Original release, Pitman pressing, gatefold cover with credits & photos. With Bob James, Eric Gale, Hubert Laws. Cut corner on cover. Track list: Watermelon Man, A Mi No Me Engañan (You Better Believe It), Jai Alai (Rena), Jamaican Sunrise, Afro-Cuban Fantasy, Sambita.
(more Jazz)
1974, Sagoma/DGM S/DGM-741
Original release. Track list: Lift Every Voice And Sing, Love Is Stronger Far Than We, Jikele Maweni (The Retreat Song), Look To The Children, Summertime, Love Music, Just Leave Me Alone, Once I Loved, You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, The Summer Knows, For Once In My Life.\
1972, Parrot XPAS 71052
Original release, Terre Haute pressing. Includes original London/Parrot inner sleeve. Track list: Doin' Fine, Lost And Lonely Child, I'll Make Everything Alright, Troubled By These Days And Times, If I Could See An End, It'll Make You Happy, Hellbound Train. Gatefold comic strip by David Anstey.
1968, GNP Crescendo GNP-2040
Original release
1984, Warner Bros 25107-1
Original release, Allied pressing. Includes original light blue inner sleeve. Track list: The Belle Of St. Mark, Shortberry Strawcake, Noon Rendezvous, Oliver's House, Next Time Wipe The Lipstick Off Your Collar, The Glamorous Life.
1987, Paisley Park W1-25498
Original release, Columbia House record club edition, like new. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: One Day (I'm Gonna Make You Mine), Wednesday Like A River, Hold Me, Faded Photographs, Koo Koo, Pride And The Passion, Boy's Club, Soul Salsa, Hon E. Man, Love On A Blue Train.
1967, Vanguard VSD 79249
Original release of their second album. I'm A King Bee, Slow Blues In A, You Don't Love Me, I.S.P.I. Blues, Bring It With You When You Come, My Baby Thinks I Don't Love Her, That's Why I Treat My Baby So Fine, I Liked It Where We Walked
1973, Wooden Nickel WNS-1010
Original release
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1977, Midland International BKL1-2296
Original release, promo stamp on back cover. Track list: Hollywood Movie, Blame It On The Music, Save Me ' 77, Disco Ball, Telegram, Summer Nights, Wolfchild, Hotshot, Voodoo Woman.
1974, Sound Stage 7 KZG 32536
Promo with DJ timing sticker on cover. Gatefold cover with biographical notes
(more Sealed original vinyl) (more Disco)
1981, Salsoul SA-8548
Original release, factory-sealed with small cutout notch in cover. Track list: Let's Celebrate, Call Me, Girl In Blue, Jam The Box, When You Touch Me, Gonna Get It On, Get Into The Beat.
1979, Venture VL 1003
Vinyl rarity. Cut corner on cover. Track list: Ain't Nothing Like Making Love, Make Love To The Music, Can You Feel Me, Disco Power!, Love To The Bone, Do You Believe In Fate?, Sophisticated Funk.
1981, Cotillion SD 16027
Original release, Specialty pressing, mastered by Robert Ludwig. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: All American Girls, He's Just A Runaway, If You Really Want Me, Next Time You'll Know, Happy Feeling, Ooh You Caught My Heart, Make A Move, Don't You Let Me Lose It, Music Makes Me Feel Good, I Don't Want To Say Goodbye.
1978, Stax STX-4105
Original release, promotional copy with "Demonstration" stamp on back cover. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: Stir Up The Boogie, Who You Used To Be, Strangers, Summer In The Shade, Can't Give Up A Good Thing, Butt La Rose, Hard Living With A Man, Believing.
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1975, K-Tel NU 9010
Original release, United Superior pressing. With Ohio Players (Skin Tight), Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes (Get Dancin'), The Tymes (You Little Trustmaker), Al Wilson (Show & Tell), Latimore (Let's Straighten It Out), George McCrae (Rock Your Baby), The Impressions (Finally Got Myself Together - I'm A Changed Man), Barbara Mason (From His Woman To You), Kool & The Gang (Jungle Boogie), The Joneses (Sugar Pie Guy, Part I), The Hues Corporation (Rock The Boat), Gladys Knight And The Pips (Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me), William DeVaughn (Blood Is Thicker Than Water), George McCrae (I Can't Leave You Alone), Tyrone Davis (I Wish It Was Me), New York City (I'm Doin' Fine Now), William DeVaughn (Be Thankful For What You Got), The Chi-Lites (Homely Girl ), Honey Cone (One Monkey Don't Stop No Show), Bill Withers (Heartbreak Road).
1983, Crosscut CCR 1004
Original German release, a reissue of Walking The Blues (1972) with 2 extra tracks. New York City recordings from August 23, 1960. Small writing on side 1 label. Track list: It Must Have Been The Devil, Otis' Blues, Going Down Slow, Half Ain't Been Told, Monkey Face Woman, This Is The Blues, Strange Woman (previously unreleased), Evil Ways, Come Day Go Day, Walking The Blues, When Things Go Wrong (previously unreleased), Bad Condition, My Home Is On The Delta.
1974, Atlantic SD 7296
Original release, Presswell pressing. Includes Atlantic "Soul" inner sleeve. Track list: Since I Been Gone, Ain't No Price On Happiness, I'm Glad You Walked Into My Life, I'm Coming Home, He'll Never Love You Like I Do, Love Has Gone Away, Love Don't Love Nobody, Mighty Love.
1975, Atlantic SD 18141
Original release, Monarch pressing. This edition has a cover flap with intact, perforated figures of each band member which can be removed and made into a mobile or other Spinners display. Includes original black inner sleeve. Track list: Honest I Do, I Don't Want To Lose You, Love Or Leave, Sweet Love Of Mine, All That Glitters Ain't Gold, You Made A Promise To Me, They Just Can't Stop It The (Games People Play), Just As Long As We Have Love.
(more Soul/Funk/R&B) (more Disco)
1977, Atlantic SD-19100
Original release, PRC Richmond pressing. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: Me And My Music, I Found Love (When I Found You), I'm Riding Your Shadow (Down To Love), You're The Love Of My Life, I Must Be Living For A Broken Heart, Honey I'm In Love With You, Just To Be With You, You're Throwing A Good Love Away.
1980, Atlantic SD-19256
Original release. Factory sticker on shrink promotes Working My Way Back To You. Track list: Disco Ride, Body Language, Let's Boogie Let's Dance, Medley (Working My Way Back To You, Forgive Me Girl), With My Eyes, One One Two Two Boogie Woogie Avenue (Home Of The Boogie House Of The Funk).
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1974, Stax STS-5515
Original release, Monarch pressing, with foil cover. Writing on side 2 label. Track list: Back Road Into Town, City In The Sky, Washington We're Watching You, Something Ain't Right, Today Was Tomorrow Yesterday, My Main Man, There Is A God, Blood Pressure, If It Ain't One Thing It's Another, Who Made The Man, Getting Too Big For Your Britches.
1980, Warner Bros BSK 3417
Original release. Live at Mikells in New York City. Track list: Sometimes Bubba Gets Down, You Make It Easy, You're A Great Girl, Shuffle, Love The Stuff/Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Duck Soup, The Real McCoy.
1974, Avco AV-69001-698
Original release. Track list: Let's Put It All Together, I Got A Letter, We Can Make It Happen Again, Keeping My Fingers Crossed, You Make Me Feel Brand New, I Got Time On My Hands, Doin' The Streets, I Take It Out On You, Love Is The Answer (Vocal), Love Is The Answer (Instrumental).
Please see Diana Ross & The Supremes, featured artist.
(more Gospel/Religious)
1983, Flying Fish FF-317
Original release. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics. Track list: Study War No More, What A Friend We Have In Jesus, Sweet Bird Of Youth, How Long?, More Than A Paycheck, Azanian Freedom Song, Listen To The Rhythm, Testimony, Oh Lord Hold My Hand, Battle For My Life, Ella's Song, I'm Gon' Stand, We All...Everyone Of Us.
1980, Capitol 1A 062-86198
Original Dutch release. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Produced by George Duke. Track list: Ain't Nothin' But A Party, Rescue Me, Superstar Superman, I'm Talkin' 'Bout You, She's A Dancer, Don't You Lead Me On, Good-Bye Baby, Say That You'll Stay, Sukiyaki.
1968, Gordy GLPS 919
Early issue, purple labels with yellow wedge. Track list: The Way You Do The Things You Do, My Girl, Ain't Too Proud To Beg, Don't Look Back, Get Ready, Beauty Is Only Skin Deep, Since I Lost My Baby, The Girl's Alright With Me, My Baby, It's Growing, I'll Be In Trouble, Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue).
1977, Olivia BLF 917
Original release, long out of print on vinyl. Includes inner sleeve with credits. Track list: Womanly Way, Wonderful, Freedom Time, Brand New Thing, Heaven Is In Your Mind, Don't Pray For Me, Markin' Time.
1975, Warner Bros BS 2880
Original release, Santa Maria pressing. Track list: Slot One: Just Enough And Too Much, Treat Me Like Your Man, If I Play My Cards Right, As Surely As I Stand Here, Fanfare: Matanuska, On The Serious Side; Slot Two: Ebony Jam, You're So Wonderful So Marvelous, Vuela Por Noche, Essence Of Innocence, The Soul Of A Child, Drop It In The Slot.
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1976, Atlantic SD 18211
Original release, Monarch pressing. A disco classic with Body Contact Contract, Starvin' , I Feel Like I've Been Livin' (On The Dark Side Of The Moon), Disco Inferno, Don't Burn No Bridges, You Touch My Hot Line. Cover illustration by Charles White III.
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1969, Pompeii SD6006LP
Original release. Track list: Too Hot To Hold, I'm Fed Up, Make 'Em Wait, Poor Little Fool, You Got What You Wanted, Freedom Sound, Bet 'Cha Can't Kiss Me (Just One Time), So Blue Over You, Cussin' Cryin' And Carryin' On, Beauty Is Just Skin Deep, Ain't Nobody's Business, Funky Mule.
1971, United Artists UAS-5530
Original release with gatefold cover. Cut corner on cover. Track list: I Love What You Do To Me, Baby (What You Want Me To Do), Sweet Flustrations, What You Don't See (Is Better Yet), Nuff Said (Part I), Tell The Truth, Pick Me Up (Take Me Where Your Home Is), Moving Into Hip Style - A Trip Child!, I Love Baby, Can't You Hear Me Callin', Nuff Said (Part II).
1971, United Artists UAS 9953
Original release with trifold cover. Track list: Introduction, Piece Of My Heart, Everyday People, Introduction To Tina, Doin' The Tina Turner, Sweet Soul Music, Ooh Poo Pah Doo, Honky Tonk Women, A Love Like Yours, Proud Mary, (Encore Of) Proud Mary, Proud Mary (Continued), I Smell Trouble, Ike's Tune, I Want To Take You Higher, I've Been Loving You Too Long, Respect.
1976, United Artists UA-LA592-G
Original release, Terre Haute pressing. Track list: Proud Mary, Come Together, Ohh Poo Pah Doo, Nutbush City Limits, Sexy Ida (Part 2), I Want To Take You Higher, It's Gonna Work Out Fine, A Fool In Love, Baby - Get It On, I've Been Loving You Too Long (But I Can't Stop Now) (Live).
1986, Vanguard VMS-73125
Reissue of first disc of VSD 12 from 1970. With the Cotton Blues Quartet (Love Me Or Leave Me), Cotton (Next Time You See Me), Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band (Vietcong Blues), Otis Spann's South Side Piano (Spann's Stomp), Buddy Guy (One Room Country Shack), J.B. Hutto And His Hawks (That's The Truth), Homesick James And His Dusters (Somebody Been Talkin'), Buddy Guy (I Had A Dream Last Night), Junior Wells (When My Baby Left Me), Otis Spann (Twisted Snake), Buddy Guy (Sweet Little Angel), Jimmy Cotton Blues Quartet (Rocket 88).
1986, Alligator AL-101
Johnny Winter ("Sound The Bell"), Koko Taylor ("Come To Mama"), Lonnie Mack ("Satisfy Suzie"), Albert Collins with Robert Cray & Johnny Copeland ("Blackjack"), Son Seals ("Goin' Home"), Lonnie Brooks ("Don't Take Advantage Of Me"), Roy Buchanan ("Short Fuse"), Fenton Robinson ("Laundry Man"), Jimmy Johnson ("You Don't Know What Love Is"), James Cotton ("Ain't Doin' Too Bad"), Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers ("Don't Blame Me"). Includes brief bios and photos of the artists.
1968, Atlantic SD 8188
With Wilson Pickett (Funky Broadway), Aretha Franklin (Baby I Love You, Chain Of Fools), The Rascals (Groovin'), Sam & Dave (Soul Man), Bar-Kays (Soul Finger), Joe Tex (Skinny Legs And All), Otis Redding (Dock Of The Bay), Sonny & Cher (The Beat Goes On), The Bee Gees (To Love Somebody), Buffalo Springfield (For What It's Worth), The Fireballs (Bottle Of Wine) WILSON PICKETT ON THE COVER OF "THAT'S SOUL"
1984, Epic FE 39304
Original release, Carrollton pressing, promotional copy with gold promo stamp on back cover. Vinyl like new. Track list: Scuttle Buttin', Couldn't Stand The Weather, The Things (That) I Used To Do, Voodoo Chile (Slight Return), Cold Shot, Tin Pan Alley, Honey Bee, Stang's Swang.
1985, Epic FE 40036
Original Australian release, like new. Track list: Say What, Lookin' Out The Window, Look At Little Sister, Ain't Gone 'N' Give Up On Love, Gone Home, Change It, You'll Be Mine, Empty Arms, Come On (Part III), Life Without You.
1977, Tamla T6-353S1
Original release, Monarch pressing. Cut corner on cover. Track list: Mr. Troublemaker, Blame It On The Sun, Come In Heaven (Earth Is Calling), Deep Inside, Jesus Takes Me Higher, Love Comes From The Most Unexpected Places, It's Too Late, You'll Never Rock Alone, Ever So Lovingly.
1967, Okeh OKS 14114
Original stereo release. Small writing on cover
1968, Soul SS710
Original release. Cut corner on cover. Includes original Tamla Motown inner sleeve. Track list: Come See About Me, What Does It Take (To Win Your Love), Home Cookin', Sweet Soul, Hip City (Pt. 1), Hip City (Pt. 2), Sweet Daddy Deacon, Buster Brown, The Things I Do For You, Baby Ain't You Shame.
1970, Soul SS726
Original release. Includes original Motown fan club/merchandise inner sleeve. Track list: Do You See My Love (For You Growing), And When I Die, I Was Made To Love Her, Carry Your Own Load, Shut Up Don't Interrupt Me, Groove And Move, Holly Holy, Honey Come Back, Riding High On Love, Hey Jude, At A Saturday Matinee.
1971, Soul S732L
Original release with gatefold cover. Writing on back cover. Includes original Tamla Motown inner sleeve. Track list: Way Back Home, Take Me Girl I'm Ready, Feeling Alright, Right On Brothers And Sisters, Teach Them To Pray, Something, Psychedelic Shack, Pieces Of A Man, These Things Will Keep Me Loving You.
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1981, Solar S-27 / R-134038
Original release, Specialty pressing, RCA Music Service edition., with gatefold cover. Includes inner sleeve (partially split) with lyrics & credits. Track list: For Dancin': In The Raw, Turn Me Out, Cruisin' In, Emergency; For Romancin': Say Yes, Love Is Where You Find It, Only You, Small Talkin'.
1984, Solar 60356-1
Original release, Allied pressing. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: Dancin' III: Some Kinda Lover, Contagious, Sweet Sensation, On Impact; Romancin' III: Suddenly, Don't Keep Me Waiting, Are You Going My Way, Never Too Late, So Good.
2004, Honest Jons HJRLP101
U.K. reissue. Featuring Fela Anikulapa-Kuti. Vocals by Shina Abiodun. From Mr. Williams' personal collection.
1968, Brunswick BL 754138
Original release, Gloversville pressing. Includes original inner sleeve promoting Coral and Brunswick albums. Track list: You Keep Me Hangin' On, Once In A Lifetime, Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me), People, Don't Go To Strangers, I Get The Sweetest Feeling, You Brought About A Change In Me, Nothing But Blue Skies, A Woman Needs To Be Loved, Growin' Tall, Since You Showed Me How To Be Happy.
1971, Epic E 30512
Original release, yellow label. Introducing Jerry laCroix. Tribute poem on back cover by Patti Smith. Track list: Give It Everything You Got, Fly Away, Where Would I Be, Let's Get It On, I've Got News For You, Save The Planet, Dying To Live, Keep Playin' That Rock 'N' Roll, You Were My Light, Good Morning Music.
1972, Epic KE 31584
Original, yellow labels, gatefold cover with band member photos and credits. Track list: Hangin' Around, When It Comes, Alta Mira, Free Ride, Undercover Man, Round & Round, Rock 'N' Roll Boogie Woogie Blues, Autumn, We All Had A Real Good Time, Frankenstein.
1975, Blue Sky PZ 33798
Original release, White Label Promo with DJ timing sticker on cover. Includes inner sleeve with lyrics. Track list: Cool Dance, People Music, Good Shot, Nothin' Good Comes Easy, Infinite Peace In Rhythm, Paradise / Sides, Diamond Eyes, Modern Love, Let's Do It Together Again,Can't Tell One From The Other, J.A.P. (Just Another Punk), Chainsaw.
1974, Blue Sky PZ 33292
Original release. Custom inner sleeve with credits. Track list: Rock & Roll People, Golden Olden Days Of Rock & Roll, Self-Destructive Blues, Raised On Rock, Stranger, Mind Over Matter, Roll With Me, Love Song To Me, Pick Up On My Mojo, Lay Down Your Sorrows, Sweet Papa John.
1975, Columbia PC 33704
Original release, Terre Haute pressing. Vinyl heavily used, background noise audible throughout. Includes inner sleeve (partially split) with credits. Track list: I Wish You Well, The Best You Can, Make Love To Your Mind, I Love You Dawn, She's Lonely, Sometimes A Song, Paint Your Pretty Picture, Family Table, Don't You Want To Stay?, Hello Like Before.
1978, Columbia JC 35596
Original release, White Label Promo, with gold promo stamp on back cover. Vinyl a strong VG+. Includes PR insert with Withers bio and inner sleeve with lyrics & credits. Track list: All Because Of You, Dedicated To You My Love, Don't It Make It Better, You Got The Stuff, Look To Each Other For Love, Love, Love Is, Memories Are That Way.
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1973, Dunhill DSD-50162
Original release, Pitman pressing. Two small punch holes in cover. Gatefold cover with street scenes from L.A.'s Watts neighborhood. Includes 4-page insert with lyrics & complete credits. With Buddy Colette, Leon Wright, Merry Clayton ...Track list: Doing What Comes Naturally, One Two Three 4 5 6, That's All That Matters Baby, You Threw It All Away, Silly Lil Girl, You Are The One For Me, You & Me, A Mother's Love, Weight Of Hate, 1 2 3 You & Me, Nonsense.
1985, Kaleidoscope F-23
Original release. Live at the Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, Feb. 15, 1985. Track list: Da Doo Ron Ron, Shoorah Shoorah, Heatwave, Love Potion No. 9, Needle In A Haystack, Shotgun, You Can't Sit Down, Respect Yourself, Baby I Love You, Mustang Sally, My World Is Empty Without You, Devil With A Blue Dress.
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