BEGINNING OF THE END - FUNKY NASSAU PART 1 & 2:
Gargantuan funk classic. Vinyl has some marks, plays fine overall but has very short noise on intro. US original without Atlantic distribution.

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BETTY DAVIS - IF I'M IN LUCK I MIGHT GET PICKED UP / STEPPIN IN HER I MILLER SHOES:
Hard funk classic from a lady with attitude. Record is visually VG with light marks. "If I'm in luck" has a 5 second cue burn in the start, so grading adjusted. Plays fine after that. US original in plain sleeve.

BOB JAMES - TAKE ME TO THE MARDI GRAS / JAZZ TRIO VERSION:
Surely one of the most sampled breaks ever? This is a Japanese 7" release from 2021 that couples the original version with a Jazz Trio remake that is just what it says. Clear vinyl, in picture sleeve.

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COMMODORES - THE ASSEMBLY LINE / GONNA BLOW YOUR MIND:
Two tough funk tracks off their "Machine Gun"-LP! Reissue 7" in pic sleeve.

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EDDIE HARRIS - GET ON DOWN / TIME TO DO YOUR THING:
Funky jazz/early disco with big club potential. US original in company sleeve.

GENE RUSSELL - UP-UP AND AWAY / GROOVY SOUL:
US original from 1969. Decca sleeve is a little ripped. Two small notches on inner edge by the spindle hole.

J-STAR - TOOTING GANGSTA / THIS IS HOW WE STAR IT:
Storming reggae bootleg mix of Gang Starr's "Dwyck" & Toots & the Maytals "Funky Kingston".

JAMES BROWN - BRING IT UP / NOBODY KNOWS:
Another killer classic from the man, with a hypnotic guitar hook that was used by Gang Starr way back. German original in picture sleeve.

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JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES - I GOT THE FEELIN' / IF I RULED THE WORLD:
Nice doublesider with sharp funk on one side and an emotional ballad on the flip. No drill hole, unlike photo. US original with company sleeve.

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JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES - I GOT THE FEELIN' / THERE WAS A TIME:
Japanese 45 from the late 60s or early 70s. Red translucent vinyl, picture insert.

JAMES DEE & A PIECE OF THE ACTION - BROTHER JAMES / DESTRUCTION:
Funky soul or soulful funk? Nice record either way, a fitting homage to James Brown. Vinyl is a bit hazy, some surface noise audible. US original.

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JOE TRUSS - KALA HAMSA / BIG FAT SEXY MAMA:
Psychedelic funk from 1974 out of Barbados, absolute standout tune! Picture sleeve reissue from 2025.

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JUGGY - BUTTERED POPCORN / THOCK IT TO ME HONI:
Hard funk from 1969! Visually low VG+ with some marks but nothing serious, plays well. US original, black label variation.

LANGENDORF UNITED - THE BINGERT DANCE REMIX HITS:
Afro-jazzy melting pot with a cooking groove on the B-side "Hope"!

LEON THOMAS - JUST IN TIME TO SEE THE SUN / CHINA DOLL:
Two edgy jazz/soul/fusion classics from his early-70s albums for Flying Dutchman. Reissue 7".

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LOOGIE - A HOT DAY IN SUMMER / SPACE INVADER:
Spacey, dreamy funk/jazz/fusion from 2025, both sides are well worth checking if you like it moody and understated.

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METERS - LOOK-KA PY PY / TIPPI-TOES / CISSY STRUT:
Essential New Orleans funk, here on a picture sleeve reissue 7" from 1980.

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MISTER K - POP CORN / SYNTHETIC SISTER NO 1:
"Synthetic Sister No 1" - funky moog tune! Swedish original in pic sleeve, intact center.

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MOHAWKS - THE CHAMP (VERSION) / GIVE ME SOME:
Alternate reggae funk version of the breakbeat anthem "The Champ", backed with the similar "Give me some". Reissue from 2005.

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ONE WAY FEATURING AL HUDSON - POP IT / I'M IN LOVE WITH LOVIN' YOU:
Bouncy 80s funk backed with two step soul. US original in company sleeve.

POETS - DEVIL'S DEN:
Funk/jazz number produced by James Brown. B-side label has a minimal tear, otherwise ok. US original.

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PRINCE & THE REVOLUTION - PAISLEY PARK / SHE'S ALWAYS IN MY HAIR:
"She's always in my hair" one of his best 80s tunes. European original in picture sleeve.

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RUFUS THOMAS - WHO'S MAKIN' LOVE TO YOUR OLD LADY / HOT GRITS / PROMO:
Rufus keeping it funky in 1977. US original, promo copy in lovely condition.

RYUSENKEI - PART II / DANCING INTO FANTASY:
Mizell Bros-style soul/jazz/fusion on Japan-only 45 from 2015. Includes picture insert and hype sticker.

S.M.O.V. & DEDY DREAD / FUNKTOMAS - NO DIGGIN / SHAKE SHOT:
Remakes of Blackstreet's "No diggity" and Banbarra's "Shack up". Some small marks cause odd clicks, plays well overall.

SALT / LOU COURTNEY - HUNG UP / HEY JOYCE:
Massive funk classics. Unofficial reissue from 2004.

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SENOR SOUL - THE MOUSE / SOUL SERMON:
Hard funk from the late 60s. US original, vinyl (not styrene) issue.

SUGARMAN THREE - SOLID FUNK / FUNKY MOON:
More gritty deep funk on Soul Fire, here from 2001. Minor marks, plays well.

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TIMO LASSY - MOUNTAIN MAN EXIT / ORLO:
Finnish jazz from 2022 with a funkier edge on the B-side. Black vinyl version.

TROUBLE FUNK - DROP THE BOMB / HEY FELLAS:
One of the big go-go classics. Finnish release from 1985, a few years after the initial US issues. Nice copy in pic sleeve.

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UNIT NINE - DICHTE MIST:
Downtempo funk/jazz/library backed with a slick bossa fusion mover. Two great sides on this 45 from 2025!

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VISIONEERS - DAYS GO BY / THE WORLD IS YOURS:
Killer live version of the Nas classic. If you liked J Rawls, this is for you. "Days go by" is built around the same Moe Koffman tune used for Jill Scott's "Slowly surely".

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WALTER FOSTER - THE PEANUT MAN / IT MAKES YOU WANNA CRY:
Disco funk classic with a catchy bassline and more than a nod to "Fly Robin fly"! Flipside is a nice soul slowie. US original.

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WILLIE SMITH / CLIFF DRIVER'S INFERNAL MACHINE - I GOT A NEW THING:
Tough late-60s funk/soul. Some minor marks, plays well. US original.

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