Soul : Funk : RnB

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SZA – Z Feat. Kendrick (Staff Pick!)

Title: SZA – ZYear/Genre: 2014, R&B / Alternative SoulCondition: New Cultural Facts: Releas...

Title: SZA – ZYear/Genre: 2014, R&B / Alternative SoulCondition: New Cultural Facts: Released through Top Dawg Entertainment, Z marked the first time a woman joined the label’s roster alongside Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q. The Rare EP was recorded in multiple locations, including Los Angeles and New Jersey, blending home-studio sessions with professional production. SZA has said much of the EP was inspired by “feeling alienated in her own world,” a theme reflected in the cosmic a...

$39.98

Wilson Pickett – The Exciting Wilson Pickett

Title: Wilson Pickett – The Exciting Wilson PickettYear/Genre: 1966, Soul / R&BMatrix #...

Title: Wilson Pickett – The Exciting Wilson PickettYear/Genre: 1966, Soul / R&BMatrix #: Atlantic Mono 8129Condition: VG Cultural Facts: Recorded at Stax and Fame Studios, featuring the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Includes the hit “In the Midnight Hour,” which helped define Southern soul’s gritty sound. Showcased Pickett’s powerful voice during Atlantic Records’ golden era of soul music. Price Suggestions:NM: $45–$50VG+: $35–$40VG: $25–$30G: $15–$1811/5/25 LM

$18.98

Chocolate Milk – Chocolate Milk

 Title: Chocolate Milk – Chocolate MilkYear/Genre: 1976, Funk / SoulMatrix #: APL1-1399Condition:...

 Title: Chocolate Milk – Chocolate MilkYear/Genre: 1976, Funk / SoulMatrix #: APL1-1399Condition: VG+ Vinyl Plays clean, some cover wear  Cultural Facts: The band Chocolate Milk hailed from New Orleans and acted as the backing band for famed producer Allen Toussaint, establishing their deep roots in the city’s funk and R&B tradition.  This self-titled second album followed their debut and featured tracks that became sought after by DJs and breakbeat collectors, such as “Pluck It” and ...

$29.00

The Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody

 Title: The Righteous Brothers – Unchained MelodyYear/Genre: 1965, SoulMatrix #: M 810Condition: ...

 Title: The Righteous Brothers – Unchained MelodyYear/Genre: 1965, SoulMatrix #: M 810Condition:  Vinyl Near Mint Cultural Facts: Though credited to the Righteous Brothers, the recording features only Bobby Hatfield on vocals, showcasing his operatic range. Produced by Phil Spector, it was originally the B-side to “Hung On You” but became the bigger hit through radio play. The song reentered charts in 1990 after its use in Ghost, cementing its place in pop history. Price Suggestions:N...

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The Righteous Brothers – You've Lost That Lovin...

Title: The Righteous Brothers – You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'Year/Genre: 1964, Soul Matrix #: M...

Title: The Righteous Brothers – You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'Year/Genre: 1964, Soul Matrix #: M 458Condition: Near Mint 7" Cultural Facts: Produced by Phil Spector, it’s the quintessential “Wall of Sound” recording, later named the most-played song of the 20th century on radio. Co-written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, it launched the Righteous Brothers to international fame. Its orchestral production and emotional delivery influenced later blue-eyed soul acts. Price Suggestions:NM...

$12.00

Earth, Wind & Fire – Open Our Eyes 1st Press

Title: Earth, Wind & Fire – Open Our EyesYear/Genre: 1974, Funk/SoulMatrix #: KC-32712Conditi...

Title: Earth, Wind & Fire – Open Our EyesYear/Genre: 1974, Funk/SoulMatrix #: KC-32712Condition: VG+Cultural Facts: Produced by Maurice White, it was the band’s breakthrough album, reaching #1 on the R&B charts. Marked their transition toward a more spiritual and jazz-infused sound that defined their mid-’70s output. Recorded at Caribou Ranch in Colorado, where the group began incorporating kalimba and African rhythmic influences.

$19.98

Sam Cooke – You Send Me...

Year/Genre: 1976, SoulMatrix #: ACL1-1445Condition: VG++ Very nice condition Cultural Facts...

Year/Genre: 1976, SoulMatrix #: ACL1-1445Condition: VG++ Very nice condition Cultural Facts: Issued as part of RCA’s budget reissue series, keeping Cooke’s legacy alive more than a decade after his 1964 death.2. Cooke was one of the first major Black artists to form his own label (SAR Records), pushing for creative control in an era of segregation.3. His crossover from gospel to pop set the stage for the soul movement of the 1960s, influencing Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, and many others....

$17.98

Eddie Kendricks – He’s a Friend

Year/Genre: 1976, Soul/DiscoMatrix #: T6-343S1Condition: VG+++ super smooth Cultural Facts...

Year/Genre: 1976, Soul/DiscoMatrix #: T6-343S1Condition: VG+++ super smooth Cultural Facts: Produced by Norman Harris in Philadelphia, tying Kendricks to the Philly soul and disco movement of the mid-1970s.2. The title track became a popular anthem in underground disco clubs before breaking into wider rotation.3. Coming after his Temptations years, Kendricks’ solo career reflected Motown artists adapting to the changing sound of the decade. Price Suggestions: NM: $16–$20VG+: $12–$14VG:...

$18.45

David Ruffin - In My Stride

Title: David Ruffin – In My StrideYear/Genre: 1977, SoulMatrix #: M6-8851Condition: VG and still ...

Title: David Ruffin – In My StrideYear/Genre: 1977, SoulMatrix #: M6-8851Condition: VG and still very groovey!Description: Born in Mississippi and raised in Detroit, David Ruffin rose to fame as the magnetic lead singer of The Temptations during Motown’s 1960s golden era. In My Stride, produced by Van McCoy in 1977, came during Ruffin’s solo career when disco and smooth soul were reshaping the R&B landscape. McCoy’s involvement tied Ruffin’s powerful voice to the same production style tha...

$18.99