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A Whole Lot of Rainbows - Soft Pop Nuggets from the WEA VaultsA Whole Lot of Rainbows - Soft Pop Nuggets from the WEA Vaults by Various Artists
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Vocal group (Fith Dimention style) orientated pop, blends well with cd below (also available on vinyl)
My Mind Goes High - Psychedlic Pop Nuggets from the WEA VaultsMy Mind Goes High - Psychedlic Pop Nuggets from the WEA Vaults by Various Artists
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Psychedelic group pop (not heavy), blends well with the above cd (also available on vinyl)
From Burbank to the Bay Area: Barrio Breaks, East Bay Grease, Folk Funk & More from the Vaults of Atlantic, Reprise & Warner Bros. Records 1967-1975From Burbank to the Bay Area: Barrio Breaks, East Bay Grease, Folk Funk & More from the Vaults of Atlantic, Reprise & Warner Bros. Records 1967-1975 by Various Artists
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Warning! contains real human beings playing real musical instruments performing infectious rhythms. Proceed with caution, Track 6 Tower Of Power - What is Hip (also available on vinyl)
Blues and Soul Power: Funky R&B & Rockin' Soul Crossovers 1964-1972Blues and Soul Power: Funky R&B & Rockin' Soul Crossovers 1964-1972 by Various Artists
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Blues brothers get funky and soulful, Track 5 - Solomon Burke - Maggie's Farm
Sock It to 'em Soul: 60s Club Soul Classics from the Vaults of Atlantic Atco Loma Reprise Stax & Warner Bros. 1963-1968Sock It to 'em Soul: 60s Club Soul Classics from the Vaults of Atlantic Atco Loma Reprise Stax & Warner Bros. 1963-1968 by Various Artists
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Essential addtion to the better known hits from Atlantic, play this at your party for instant coolness. Track 3, Arthur Conley - Funky Street
It'll Never Be Over for Me: 20 Northern Soul MasterpiecesIt'll Never Be Over for Me: 20 Northern Soul Masterpieces by Various Artists
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Song orientated northen soul, every one a winner on here, ok then Track 12 Bobby Paris - I Walked Away
TestifyTestify by Various Artists
Hard to find but excellent cd worth securing a second hand copy if need be, Track 4 - I Got Six - Bob Durough
Testify Vol.2: 24 Hunks of Funky GroovesTestify Vol.2: 24 Hunks of Funky Grooves by Various Artists
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Scorched EarthScorched Earth by Various Artists
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Mellow funky rock, out of print so snap this one up while you can
What's Happening...Stateside Vol.2What's Happening...Stateside Vol.2 by Various Artists
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Don't forger vol.1
Soul of Sue Records: New York CitySoul of Sue Records: New York City by Various Artists
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Cool Soul and R&B from Sue records. Track 27 Stagger Lee & Billy - Ike & Tina Turner
Tamla Motown ConnoisseursTamla Motown Connoisseurs by Various Artists
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Try some lesser known Motown, Gladys Knight - Here are the peices of my broken heart, and Brenda Holloway - Tell Me Your Story
Tamla Motown Connoisseurs 2Tamla Motown Connoisseurs 2 by Various Artists
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We all know the hits so try some lesser known Motown, very refreshing
Northern Soul ConnoisseursNorthern Soul Connoisseurs by Various Artists
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Talcum Soul Vol.1: 26 Stonking Northern Soul GreatsTalcum Soul Vol.1: 26 Stonking Northern Soul Greats by Various Artists
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Northen soul from EMI mid 60's onwards, six volumes so far
After Hours - Northern Soul Masters: from the Vaults of Atlantic, Atco, Loma, Reprise and Warner Bros. Records 1965-1973After Hours - Northern Soul Masters: from the Vaults of Atlantic, Atco, Loma, Reprise and Warner Bros. Records 1965-1973 by Various Artists
Buy new: £4.60 / Used from: £6.80
The Soul of Minit RecordsThe Soul of Minit Records by Various Artists
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Psychedelic Jazz and Soul: the in Sound - from the Atlantic and Warner VaultsPsychedelic Jazz and Soul: the in Sound - from the Atlantic and Warner Vaults by Various Artists
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Contains Gary Burton's "Vibrafinger" essential, don't forget Vo.2 also
Funk Drops Vol.1: Breaks Nuggets & Rarities from the Vaults of Atlantic Atcoreprise & Warner Bros. 1968-1974Funk Drops Vol.1: Breaks Nuggets & Rarities from the Vaults of Atlantic Atcoreprise & Warner Bros. 1968-1974 by Various Artists
Buy new: £4.24 / Used from: £9.13
Three volumes, rare funk from 1968-1974 (also available on vinyl)
From Route 66 to the FlamingoFrom Route 66 to the Flamingo by Various Artists
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Out of print, but a very cool cd to own, just look at that cover, contains "Soul Serenade" by King Curtis
Right on Vol.1: Break Beats & Grooves from the Atlantic & Warner VaultsRight on Vol.1: Break Beats & Grooves from the Atlantic & Warner Vaults by Various Artists
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Five volumes available
King New Breed Rhythm 'n' BluesKing New Breed Rhythm 'n' Blues by Various Artists
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Outstanding cd from the King/Ace label! blues and R&B get soul, Track 1 Burnt Toast and Black Coffie - Mike Pedicin, you wont regret this one!
At the ClubAt the Club by Various Artists
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More lesser known hits from Atlantic courtesy of Ace Records, Track 4 - Looking For A Fox - Clarence Carter
Funkin' the GhettoFunkin' the Ghetto by Various Artists
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Contains Spectrum by Billy Cobham
King FunkKing Funk by Various Artists
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King records will amaze you, belive me. Thank you Ace