J.D. JONES - YESTERDAY'S LOVE / COMING AT CHA:
1978 modern/crossover soul dancer. Vinyl is glossy with few and light marks, nice copy. US original.

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J.J. BARNES - TO AN EARLY GRAVE / CLOUDY DAYS:
Moody soul with hard drums and awesome vocals, what's not to like? Two fine sides - "Cloudy days" just wins it for me. US original from 1970.

J.J. WILLIAMS - GONNA HAVE A MURDER ON YOUR HANDS / MAKE A BELIEVER:
Exquisite southern soul written by Phillip Mitchell, with production from Clayton Ivey and Terry Woodford! US original.

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J.O.B. ORQUESTRA - OPEN THE DOORS TO YOUR HEART:
"Don't want that illusion" great modern soul tune. "The soul" is quality as well. Cover has two minor stickers on front (not in photo). US original.

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J.T. WATKINS - LOVE TO SEE YOU SMILE:
Southern soul midpacer from 1991, chugging along nicely. Vical side is close to NM, instrumental is VG+, both play fine. US original.

JACKIE JACKSON - SAME:
LP from 1973 including the breakbeat tune "Is it him or me" (as sampled by ATCQ) and a version of "Didn't I blow your mind this time". Cover has a sawcut and a small price tag on front (not in photo). US original.

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JACKIE MOORE - SWEET CHARLIE BABE:
"Both ends against the middle" instant, punchy 70s soul. Cover has general wear, small sawcut, minor sticker removal mark on front (not in photo). US original, red/green labels with Broadway address.

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JACKIE WILSON - IT'S ALL A PART OF LOVE:
Carl Davis/Eugene Record-produced LP from 1970 with a version of "This guy's in love with you". Cover has some ring wear. US original.

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JACKIE WILSON / COUNT BASIE - MANUFACTURERS OF SOUL:
1968 album including versions of "I was made to love her", "Uptight" and "In the midnight hour". This copy is in shrink. US original.

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JACKSON FIVE - ABC / THE YOUNG FOLKS:
Swedish original from 1970. Pic sleeve has tiny writing on front.

JAMES BROWN - I GOT YOU (I FEEL GOOD):
From 1966 including the beyond classic title track but also heartfelt soul ballads as "Lost someone". Decent copy, record has some marks but nothing deep, plays ok. No sticker on cover (unlike photo). French reissue from 1983.

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JAMES BROWN - I GOT YOU (I FEEL GOOD):
From 1966 including the beyond classic title tune and heartfelt soul ballads as "Lost someone". Swedish original, SLP 52 with orange/purple labels, in laminated sleeve.

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JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES - TELL ME WHAT YOU'RE GONNA DO / THE AMAZING:
Compilation from 1961 with some of his early killers like "Lost someone" and "Tell me what you're gonna do". Vinyl is low VG+, plays well with just a few odd clicks. Cover has some general wear and a few small nicks on opening edge. Slightly later (mid-60s) UK release, originally released in the States as "The amazing James Brown". Red/yellow label version.

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JAMES HUNTER SIX - HOLD ON:
2016 album including the killer sweet soul cuts "Something's calling" and "This is where we came in", both with a Carib Soul touch!

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JAMES HUNTER SIX - MINUTE BY MINUTE:
"Let the monkey ride" wondeful reggae-tinted soul. A few great sweet/crossover soul tracks as well, most notably "If I only knew" and "So they say".

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JAMES MASON - SWEET POWER YOUR EMBRACE / FREE / SLICK CITY:
"Sweet power" soul/jazz monster that was never originally on 12". Reissue EP from 1992, in company sleeve.

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JAY VONS - WANT YOU TOMORROW / DID YOU SEE HER:
Contemporary soul on Daptone sub-label. US original, black vinyl version.

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JEAN CARN - MY LOVE DON'T COME EASY / SWEET AND WONDERFUL:
Big Philly soul classics, sounding as great as ever. A few small pieces of paper in vinyl on "My love" side, plays foine with justa couple of light ticks. Loud cut reissue 12" in company sleeve (with price tag).

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JEAN TERRELL - I HAD TO FALL IN LOVE / PROMO:
"Rising cost of love" lovely two stepper, plus great versions of "No limit" (same as Breakwater) and "How can you live without love". Cover is low VG+ due to minor wear, punch hole and a few small stains. Promo sticker on front (unlike photo). US original, promo copy.

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JERLINE & FRIENDS - JOY TRIP (PART 2) / TELL ME:
Two previously unnissued 70s soul dancers from big man Lucky Cordell. Finnish original.

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JERMAINE JACKSON - JERMAINE:
"You like me don't you" lovely midtempo soul, as slick as they come. Cover has 3 cm peeling on spine and a small sticker on front (not on photo). US original.

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JERRY BUTLER - SINGS ASSORTED SOUNDS:
LP from 1971 with nice, punchy midtempo soul on "If it's real what I feel" and "How did we lose it". Cover has some ring wear and a small drill hole. US original.

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JERRY BUTLER - THE SPICE OF LIFE:
The Ice Man on LP from 1972 with the popular dance cuts "Stop steppin' on my dreams" and "One night affair" + the funky/folky "Get on the case". Gatefold cover has a little ring wear, punch hole, a few small splits and some scratches top left front. Vinyl has some marks but plays well overall. US original.

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JERRY JACKSON - I DON'T PLAY GAMES / YOU MIGHT BE THERE WITH HIM / PROMO:
Big-voiced early 60s soul from the "It's rough out there" man. Plenty of marks, still plays pretty well with only minor distractions. A little writing on "Games"-label. US original, promo copy.

JERRY WASHINGTON - SET YOUR SOUL ON FIRE / LET ME GET CLOSE TO YOU:
Intense mid-70s soul sides. US original.

JIMETTA ROSE & THE VOICES OF CREATION - THINGS ARE GETTING BETTER:
Modern-day gospel soul led by Los Angeles-based singer Jimetta Rose. Listen to the building "Portals".

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JIMMY JAMES & THE VAGABONDS - AIN'T LOVE GOOD, AIN'T LOVE PROUD / THIS HEART OF MINE:
EP from 1966 with their superb version of the Artistics' northern fave "This heart of mine". Vinyl has quite a lot of surface marks, plays ok with some minor background crackle. Pic sleeve has two tiny edge nicks. UK original.

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JIMMY LEWIS - I'M STEPPING OUT / LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING OFF / PROMO:
Driving 60s soul with a convincing vocal as usual from Jimmy. US original, promo copy.

JIMMY LEWIS - THAT'S A GIRL FOR YOU / I JUST WANT TO TALK ABOUT YOU:
Powerful southern soul from this great singer. US original, promo, in distributor sleeve (with cut corner and small rip).

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JIMMY MCCRACKLIN - THE BEST OF JIMMY MCCRACKLIN:
Compilation from 1967.

JIMMY RUFFIN - FAREWELL IS A LONELY SOUND / RED VINYL PROMO:
Big Motown classic, nice on red vinyl promo copy! Same tune both sides. US original in company sleeve.

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JIMMY RUFFIN - I'VE PASSED THIS WAY BEFORE / RED VINYL PROMO:
Powerful Motown classic. Vinyl in nice shape, drill hole through label. US original, red vinyl promo copy.

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JOE HICKS - MIGHTY JOE HICKS:
Soul/rock/blues album with a classic breakbeat on "The Team", plus you get the deep soul track "Could it be love" (same as David Oliver on Mercury). Cover has drill hole. No shrink on this copy, unlike photo. US original.

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JOE TEX - ALL THE HEAVEN A MAN REALLY NEEDS / LET'S GO SOMEWHERE AND TALK:
Popular early-70s disc from Joe, lovely midtempo dance tune. Tiny mark causes 3-4 clicks midway. Minimal chip on outer edge, nowhere near the playing grooves. Some ring wear on labels. US original, vinyl issue.

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JOE TEX - BUYING A BOOK:
1969 album including the funky soul cut "Anything you wanna know" and the deep soul slowie "That's the way". LP is strong VG+ with few and light marks, plays great. US original with red/green label and Broadway address.

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JOE THOMAS - MAKE YOUR MOVE:
"Make your move" great soul/disco dancer, plus the funky fusion groover "Caught you lying again". Cover has a sawcut. Bottom edge has quite hard wear + small split. US original.

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JOEL CULPEPPER - SGT CULPEPPER:
R&b/neo soul soul from 2021. UK original, gold vinyl.

JOHN EDWARDS - LIFE, LOVE AND LIVING:
Quality 70's soul with "Sister Rose" as the best track for me. Cover has a sawcut. US original.

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JOHNNIE TAYLOR - GETTING MARRIED SOON / I NEED LOTS OF LOVE:
Iconic singer sounding sharp as everon this 1964 release. US original in solid condition.

JOHNNY ADAMS - WALKING ON A TIGHTROPE (THE SONGS OF PERCY MAYFIELD):
European original from 1989. Lovely copy except cover has 1 cm peeling on top seam.

JON LUCIEN - I AM NOW:
"Who Will Buy?" killer jazzy soul tune. LP has plenty of marks but no deep scratches, plays decent. Cover is stained on front & back 6-7 cm from spine. Small writing on back. 10 cm split on top seam (taped). US original with different cover than the black sleeve re-release.

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JON LUCIEN - I AM NOW:
"Who Will Buy?" killer jazzy soul. Cover is low VG due to pretty sharp ring wear, worn edges and big split on spine. US 2nd issue (from circa 1977) with black cover.

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JON LUCIEN - PREMONITION:
"Mi Vida" very nice Brazilian-tinted soul! Cover has minor wear and tiny writing on back. US original, with printed inner sleeve (partly damaged/split).

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JON LUCIEN - SEARCH FOR THE INNER SELF / IT'S BIGGER THAN I:
Monster doublesider that came out before any of his albums and is 45-only. "It's bigger" is almost mint, "Search" has one surface line not affecting play. Looks and sounds great! US original in company sleeve.

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JONNY BENAVIDEZ / COLD DIAMOND & MINK - LET'S GET TOGETHER / INSTRUMENTAL:
Jonny's second 45 for Timmion - this time an uptempo crossover dancer with a positive vibe, once again with superb backing by Cold Diamond & Mink. Instrumental on flip.

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JR TUCKER - SAME:
LP from 1983 produced by Ray Parker Jr, including the lovely midtempo tunes "Mr telephone man" and "Take a message from my body". European original.

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JR. WALKER & THE ALL STARS - A GASSSSS:
1970 album including the sparkling crossover dancer "Do you see my love for you growing"! Cover has a creased corner and a small drill hole (unlike photo). US original.

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JR. WALKER & THE ALL STARS - HOME COOKIN':
LP from 1968 with the great classic "What does it take to win your love". Nice copy in shrink (unlike photo). US original.

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JR. WALKER & THE ALL STARS - PEACE & UNDERSTANDING IS HARD TO FIND:
LP from 1973 including a nice version of the Leon Ware/Pam Sawyer-penned "I don't need no reason". Cover has a sawcut. No shrink on this copy. US original.