Funk | Soul Vinyl 293 Items

Cover with seam split on top spine, closer to VG

Cover with ring, shelf wear. Vinyl with scuffs and hairlines

close to NM. 2020 reissue.

Cover is missing.

close to NM. 2008 reissue.

Vinyl LP pressing.

Limited green colored vinyl LP pressing.

Yellow Splashed vinyl. Cover has seam split.

Japanese pressing with OBI!

2018 reissue. Tiny wear. Original inner sleeve.

Shelley Pressing.

Vinyl is dense with light surface scratches and scuffs--will likely cause pop, clicks, and/or background noise

Vinyl with many scuffs and hairlines. Promo copy with white labels. Cover with shelf wear and stickers

Cover with long open seam split on top spine and shelf wear.

Writing on cover.

Cover has a cut corner.

Yellowed cover.

Writing on label.
Cover with punch hole.

Cover has shelf wear and slight foxing.

Vinyl seems unplayed. With OBI and insert. 1975 reissue. Cover is close to NM.

Vinyl is Close to VG+.

Record plays with surface noise without overpowering the music.

Cover with long open seam split on top spine

Small light scuffs on both sides.
Cover lamination is peeling.

Johnnie Mae Mathews is fondly referred to as being 'The Godmother Of Detroit Soul' as she was responsible for creating at least 8 different Detroit record labels and for discovering and nurturing many future Motown artists in their early years. In fact she was a major source of inspiration for the young Berry Gordy, founder of Motown. We are delighted to finally be releasing what many people consider to be the pinnacle of independent Detroit Soul music, the impeccable and gut-wrenching 'I Have No Choice', the defining record of Johnnie Mae Mathews many recordings with the equally impressive 'That’s When It Hurts' on the flip. 'I Have No Choice' is a record that has finally hit the heights it always deserved after being a cult record for almost 50 years and is now commanding a staggering £1200-1500 for a decent original copy for those lucky enough to be in that league. This will be a historic RSD release with comprehensive notes and photos from Johnnie Mae Mathews expert Richard Gilbert. If you’re a Soul music fan, then this record is indispensable. Full picture sleeve featuring Johnny herself in full swing, with liner notes, and fully remastered, heavyweight vinyl 45.

Ships in a label sleeve with small tear at the centre.