Up for sale is a final fantastic collection of 56 vintage vinyl LPs spanning the golden eras of Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco, Jazz-Funk, and Smooth Jazz. This lot is perfect for a collector looking to add massive depth to their crates or a reseller looking for high-margin individual stock.
The collection has been well preserved. Visually, the majority of the vinyl falls into a solid VG to VG+ grade, with many pieces still retaining their bright original gloss. Covers range from VG to VG+ showing standard light edge/shelf wear consistent with age, with some retaining original shrink wrap or price stickers. Please note that this lot includes 4 loose records without jackets as pictured (including premium pieces like Grover Washington Jr. and Donald Byrd), which are fully identified by their center labels below.
Highlights include highly collectible original 1st pressings from iconic artists like Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Angela Bofill, Natalie Cole, and The Emotions alongside deep groove jazz and funk favorites from Donald Byrd, Grover Washington Jr., and The Crusaders.
Please see the complete alphabetized inventory list below for exact titles, years, and pressing statuses.
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COMPLETE LOT INVENTORY:
Angela Bofill / Angel of the Night / 1979 / 1st press
Angela Bofill / Angie / 1978
Angela Bofill / Something About You / 1981
Aretha Franklin / Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits / 1971 / 1st press
Aretha Franklin / Sweet Passion / 1977
Ashford & Simpson / A Musical Affair / 1980
Ashford & Simpson / Is It Still Good To Ya / 1978
Ashford & Simpson / So So Satisfied / 1977
Atlantic Starr / Yours Forever / 1983
Bette Midler / Divine Madness / 1980
Champaign / Modern Heart / 1983
Commodores / Heroes / 1980
Culture Club / Kissing To Be Clever / 1982
Dazz Band / Joystick / 1983
Dazz Band / Jukebox / 1984
Dazz Band / Keep It Live / 1982
Donald Byrd / Stepping Into Tomorrow / 1975 / 1st press
Grover Washington, Jr. / Mister Magic / 1975 / 1st press
Herb Alpert / Beyond / 1980
Herb Alpert / Magic Man / 1981
Herb Alpert / Rise / 1979
Jeff Lorber / Step By Step / 1984
Jenny Burton / In Black And White / 1984
Larry Graham / One In A Million You / 1980
Lionel Richie / Can't Slow Down / 1983
Lionel Richie / Lionel Richie / 1982
Lucien / Romantico / 1980
Manhattans / Black Tie / 1981
Michael Jackson / Farewell My Summer Love / 1984
Midnight Star / No Parking on the Dance Floor / 1983
Natalie Cole / Natalie / 1976 / 1st press
Original Soundtrack / Flashdance / 1983
Phil Collins / No Jacket Required / 1985
Richard "Dimples" Fields / Mm Mm Good / 1984
Roberta Flack / Blue Lights in the Basement / 1977
Roberta Flack / Chapter Two / 1970 / 1st press
Roberta Flack / First Take / 1969 / 1st press
Roberta Flack / I'm the One / 1982
Roberta Flack / Quiet Fire / 1971 / 1st press
Roberta Flack / Roberta Flack / 1978
Sandra Feva / Sandra Feva / 1979
Sheila E. / The Glamorous Life / 1984 / 1st press
Sheena Easton / Take My Time / 1981
Starpoint / It's Wanting You / 1981
The Crusaders / Ghetto Blaster / 1984
The Crusaders / Street Life / 1979 / 1st press
The Dells / The Dells / 1973
The Emotions / Rejoice / 1977 / 1st press
The George Benson Collection / The George Benson Collection / 1981
The Jackson 5 / Feeling Alright (Pickwick Compilation) / 1974
The Manhattan Transfer / Extensions / 1979
The Ritchie Family / Arabian Nights / 1976
The Ritchie Family / Brazil / 1975 / 1st press
Tyrone Davis / In the Mood with Tyrone Davis / 1979
Various Artists / Disco Hustle Vol. 2 / 1977
Various Artists / Prelude Dance Party / 1980
Various Artists / Something's On Your Mind / 1980
Wilton Felder / Gentle Fire / 1983
Wilton Felder / Inherit the Wind / 1980
Wilton Felder / We All Have A Star / 1978
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