This past weekend,I went on another vinyl dig and I found the following albums...

***'Winners' by Brothers Johnson (1981)---I already had a copy of this album but it's kinda worn out so I'm glad that I found a fresh copy in mint condition.It's a promo copy that looks brand new.

***'Breakin Away' by Al Jarreau (1981)---I remember liking the title track alot.

***'Midnight Magic' by The Commodores (1979)---This is another album that I already had,but it was worn out.The new copy is like brand new.

***'The Invisible Man's Band' (1980)---This is a rare album that I never expected to find! I'm familiar with the smash hit "All Night Thing" and I can't wait to check out the other songs.

***'Jerry Knight' (1980)---Another rare album that I didn't expect to ever find! Contains the spring 1980 hit "Overnight Sensation".Interestingly,this album and the Invisible Man's Band album were both in the "rock" section...lol...the album covers don't include the artists,so the store personnel probably had no idea what kinda music is on these albums.This is why,when you go shopping for old vinyl,it's a good idea to check every section.You never know what you will find! Many rare records are miscategorized.

***'Shadow Dancing' by Andy Gibb (1978)---The title track was the first 45 single I bought with my own money

***'Two' by GQ (1980)---The second album by disco/funk band GQ.Contains the hits "Standing Ovation" and "Sitting In The Park",plus the Quiet Storm favorite "Don't Stop This Feeling".

***'A Place In The Sun' by Pablo Cruise (1977)---The hit single "Whatcha Gonna Do" gives me a nostalgic,late-70s feeling.These guys have a cool,laid-back rock/pop sound.

***'Worlds Away' by Pablo Cruise (1978)---This album contains the big hit "Love Will Find A Way".

***'Nightbirds' by LaBelle (1975)---I love when I come across an album that still has the plastic wrapped around it,as well as the sticker This is the big album that features "Lady Marmalade".

***'Jeffrey Osborne' (1982)---His 1982 debut solo album featuring "I Really Don't Need No Light","On The Wings Of Love" and one of my favorites "Eenie Meenie".

***'Make It Easy On Yourself' by Dionne Warwick---This seems to be some kind of reissue/compilation? When I was a kid,I remember my parents had a few of her late 60s albums so I'm familiar with most of these songs.Contains songs like "They Long To Be Close To You","Walk On By","The Look Of Love",etc.

***'Love Zone' by Billy Ocean (1986)---I wasn't a huge fan of most of Billy Ocean's pop hits during this period,but I like a few songs on this album ("When The Going Gets Tough,The Tough Get Going","Love Is Forever").

***'Naughty' by Chaka Khan (1980)---An album I used to own,but lost it somewhere along the way.

***'Chaka Khan' (1982)---This album contains a sizzling duet with Rick James "Slow Dancing" but it's probably best remembered for her remake of Michael Jackson's "Got To Be There".

***'CK' by Chaka Khan (1988)---One of the few Chaka albums that I never heard.This one contains the much-talked about collaboration with Prince and Miles Davis,"Sticky Wicked".

***'Goin Places' by Michael Henderson (1977)---Based on Vainandy's recommendation,I picked up this album.

***'Wide Receiver' by Michael Henderson (1980)---I know the title track but I can't wait to hear the other tracks.

***'Live and Uncensored' by Millie Jackson (1979)

***'Living All Alone' by Phyllis Hyman (1986)---Contains her finest song "Old Friend" This album is a Quiet Storm favorite.

***'Break Out' by Pointer Sisters (1983)---The album that turned them into superstars.You can't discuss 1984 without mentioning this album,which was all over the radio.

***'Watching You,Watching Me' by Bill Withers (1985)---Who remembers the first single "Oh Yeah"? A nice,mellow,breezy midtempo track

***'Mahogany' movie soundtrack (1975)---I think it was Harleopolis who recommended this album to me.I love the movie and the hit theme song ("Do You Know Where You're Going To"),plus there a couple of cool uptempo Jermaine Jackson songs.

***'Rit' by Lee Ritenour (1981)---The song "Is It You" is included on this album

***'Together Again' by Tierra (1981)---I'm in the process of collecting all of their albums.

***'You Bought It,You Name It' by Joe Walsh (1983)---Not so long ago,I did a thread on the song "Space Age Whiz Kids",an MTV hit from that summer.After all these years,I finally found the album!

***'Midnight Light' by LeBlanc and Carr (1977)---Only the real 70s fanatics would remember this album,lol.Contains the sappy,schmaltzy pop ballad "Falling",which I love

***'Silver Convention' (1976)---contains the disco hit "Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)".

I also bought a few of those K-Tel-like albums that feature a bunch of songs by various artists.

The two records I was most excited about finding These are rare,haven't seen them around on previous vinly digs...

SoulAlive said:

I've been meaning to get this one for a while now, but I haven't seen it around. Well, I guess I could always buy it online

By the way, I'd love to go on a vinyl dig with a bunch of you guys
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Here's another one I found.This album is alot of fun.It's one of those compilation albums with songs from various artists.Back in the day,my friend had this album.The songs are all from 1979,except for "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)".On side A,the songs are in a continuous sequence.Produced and conceived by Frankie Crocker.

FuNkeNsteiN said:

It's hard to find.This is the first time I ever came across it.

SoulAlive said:

Man, you sure love that album

SoulAlive said:

Haven't seen it in any record stores around here. I could probably get it online for somewhere around 10-30$

FuNkeNsteiN said:

It's one of my favorite Brothers Johnson albums.In fact,I think it's my second favorite album by them ('Look Out For #1' is my fav).I love every song on it.

Here's an album I found on Ebay.Been looking for it FOR YEARS with no luck,so I finally just decided to go to Ebay.Released in late 1983,it's a trashy,outrageous,Prince-inspired album with some truly funky grooves.The hit single "I Need A Freak" got alot airplay in clubs and on R&B radio.Like the Vanity 6 album,it's alot of fun if you don't take it all too seriously


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FuNkeNsteiN said:

Do you ever buy records on Ebay? I'm addicted to that site I have to make myself stay away from it.Otherwise,I'll keep buying and buying,lol.

SoulAlive said:

I bought the Presidents "5 10 15 20 25 30" on there...good buy.

paisleypark4 said:

the album or the single?

SoulAlive said:

single. Only for $1

SoulAlive said:

This is Jeffery's best solo album IMO, "What You Been Missin'" is my favorite cut off this album, I love the horns, vocals on it.

Break Out is the bomb!

SoulAlive said:

Be sure to check out "All girl band".....

SoulAlive said:

Ebay and GEMM for records, CDs mostly from Amazon

You did some major shopping on this dig. Let me know how the rest of that Invisible Man's Band album is. As for Michael Henderson's "Wide Receiver" album, be sure to check out "Prove It". It's a funk/rock type track they used to play on the radio when the album was in style.

badujunkie said:

Glancing at the tracklist,I can see that most of these songs became big hits.And these songs are excellent.....catchy and infectious! This is 80s pop at it's best."Automatic" is one of my favorite 80s songs.Makes me smile when I hear it it's so fun and catchy with a strong,memorable chorus.I can't believe that I'm just now getting this album,lol.

vainandy said:

I played a little bit of "At The Concert",a song you have mentioned a few times.I expected it to be some hardcore funk jam,but it's a surprisingly jazzy,midtempo duet with Roberta Flack! LOL

I also played a little bit of the Invisible Man's Band album.One song "Rent Strike" is funky as hell,despite it's odd lyrics

SunnySkies said:

will do I'm really excited about this album.I never heard it before.

Abdul said:

I agree,it really is his best solo album.

SoulAlive said:

I have this one too. I love the mix.

chewwsey said:

It's cool,isn't it? I remember enjoying this album back in 1980.It was one of those albums that was advertised on TV.I saw the commercial for it during an episode of 'Soul Train',lol.

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SoulAlive said:

Are we talking about the same song here? When I mention "At The Concert", I'm talking about Bill Summers and Summers Heat. It's an uptempo funk jam just as fast as "Call It What You Want".

Oh,I guess I got the songs mixed up

SoulAlive said:

Yeah I will eventually cave to eBay for this one, too.

You got quite the haul this weekend, SoulAlive! Now just stay home and listen to them all.

SoulAlive said:

yes! at first I didn't know what a mix was (too young at the time) and then I picked it up and found out wow a mix from long ago!