70s Soul LPs Worth Money

A Chicago & Midwest Guide for Identifying Rare 70s Soul Records

Wee LP

Most Chicago-area record collections include familiar 70s and 80s R&B favorites — Prince, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, Gap Band, Isley Brothers, Rick James, Commodores and more. These are great albums, but they were pressed in very large numbers, so they typically aren’t considered “valuable.”

Mixed into some long-held collections, however, are rare 70s soul LPs that collectors still look for — especially Chicago, Ohio, gospel-soul, or private-press titles. The examples below show the kinds of records that get attention when found clean.

Condition Note:
These LPs are genuinely uncommon, but only clean, well-preserved copies have collector demand. Heavily worn copies — even of rare titles — usually aren’t valuable.

Rare 70s Soul LPs Collectors Still Look For

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top-Tier Private-Press Rarities

Wee – “You Can Fly On My Aeroplane” (Owl, Ohio)
Hard to find clean; harmony-soul favorite. Worn copies usually have no value.

Timeless Legend – “Synchronized” (Pendulum, Ohio)
Beloved sweet-soul LP; clean originals get real collector attention.

Cleveland Robinson – “Cleveland” (Nosnibor, Ohio)
Private-press soul/funk with strong demand when clean.

Tomorrow’s People – “Open Soul” (Chicago)
Chicago sweet-soul essential; rarely surfaces in clean condition.

Chapparrals – “Shake Your Head” (Maximillion)
Modern-soul/boogie; clean jackets are very uncommon.

Tomorrows People LP

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⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chicago & Midwest Collectors’ Favorites

Roger & The Human Body – “Introducing Roger” (MB)
Early Roger Troutman; condition makes all the difference.

Patterson Twins – “Let Me Be Your Lover”
Modern soul private-press LP; clean copies are the only ones sought after.

Morris Wilson – S/T (Mowil, Chicago)
Jazz-funk/soul LP from Chicago; clean examples only.

The Lovelites – “With Love From The Lovelites” (Chicago)
Chicago sweet-soul group; jackets often show wear.

Class Set – S/T (Chicago)
Chicago private-press soul; rare, but value is condition-driven.

Turner Bros. – “Act 1”
Midwest modern soul; commonly found worn.

Boscoe LP

⭐⭐⭐ Regional & Private-Press Rarities

Boscoe – S/T (Strong Records, Chicago)
Cult Chicago soul/funk LP; jackets often suffer shelfwear.

The Syndicate – “Nashville Ain’t All Country”
Sometimes appears in Midwest collections; condition is key.

Ultimates – “You’re My Lady” (TSG)
Tax-scam era LP; most surviving copies are heavily worn.

Common 70s/80s Soul & R&B LPs We See Every Week

Prince • Michael Jackson • Gap Band • Earth Wind & Fire • Isley Brothers • Commodores • Rick James • Lionel Richie • Luther Vandross • Whitney Houston • Smokey Robinson • Kool & The Gang

These albums are excellent but were pressed in huge quantities, so they normally don’t have collector value. They are, however, the backbone of most Chicago-area collections we buy.

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A couple of clear photos of your LP spines or a few sample titles is all we need. Brian will tell you instantly what’s common and what’s worth a closer look.

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How to Tell If You Have Anything Rare

  • Small Chicago, Ohio, or Indiana private labels
  • DIY-looking jackets or simple typesetting
  • Local addresses or phone numbers on the back
  • Gospel-soul or modern-soul groups
  • No barcode on the jacket
  • Group names you’ve never heard of
  • Plain sleeves or low-budget cover designs
  • Records still in shrink with unusual stickers

If you're unsure what you have, Brian can help you sort the common titles from anything unusual.

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Brian buys soul, R&B, and full record collections across Chicago, the suburbs, and NW Indiana. Clean collections always get the strongest offers.

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Chicago-Area Towns We Frequently Visit

Evanston • Skokie • Oak Park • Naperville • Arlington Heights • Glenview • Des Plaines • Highland Park • Merrillville, IN

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