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Ray Charles was one of the most iconic and influential artists in the annals of pop as a singer, songwriter and pianist, and while he is considered one of the godfathers and great innovators of soul... more

A pivotal moment in the careers of Mary as well as producer P. Diddy (or, Sean Combs, at the time), this 1994 album full of pulsating beats, infectious melodies and so much soul went triple platinum... more

Diana has embarked on (another) historic run of hits, scoring four consecutive #1 Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart hits over the last two years; each song was also a #1 dance hit during its original... more

The legendary organist, bandleader, songwriter and producer returns with a new album full of guests and loving looks back at his long career. He plays organ and piano and sings a couple tunes, and... more

The best-selling gospel album of all time, this 1972 LP—recorded at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in L.A.—marked the Queen's rapturously received return to gospel music (where, of course,... more

Mavis celebrated her 79th birthday in glorious style with this concert with her band at the Union Chapel in London. Gospel and soul come together in that magical Mavis way as she dips back into her... more

Queen Aretha ascended to the throne during her first three years on Atlantic, a prime period chronicled on double vinyl here (25 tracks) or on 2 CDs (34 tracks). These sound so sublime in both... more

Queen Aretha ascended to the throne during her first three years on Atlantic, a prime period chronicled on double vinyl here (25 tracks) or on 2 CDs (34 tracks). These sound so sublime in both... more

After the Meters and his years with the Neville Brothers, Cyril (the youngest of those brothers) launched his own Endangered Species label and just kept cranking out the funky New Orleans R&B,... more

After the Meters and his years with the Neville Brothers, Cyril (the youngest of those brothers) launched his own Endangered Species label and just kept cranking out the funky New Orleans R&B,... more

The emotion, dynamics and sheer drama of Sharon's voice stayed with her until her last days, as evidenced by this: the final studio album by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. A lush masterpiece of... more

This deluxe 3-CD bundle includes Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings new album Soul of a Woman, as well as 2 additional break-out albums: Grammy-nominated Give The People What They Want and I Learned The... more

There's a majesty to Aretha's sublime singing—and it's only amplified by this inspired treatment of her original Atlantic vocal performances. Those vintage tracks are bathed in new orchestral... more

No one will ever unseat Otis as one of the all-time kings of soul. Here are his crucial classics "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay," "These Arms of Mine," "Try a Little Tenderness," "Respect," "Pain... more

If ever there was an album that plays like a "best-of," it's this 1982 #1 smash, which stayed on the charts for 122 weeks and still inspires so much joy and affection today. This perfect confluence... more

What can we say? Here's the best-selling album of all time. MJ's tour de force featuring the Top 10s "Beat It." "Billie Jean," "The Girl Is Mine" (with Paul McCartney), "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin',"... more

Released in 1966, the Four Tops' third album boasted two of the group's major hit singles ("Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)" and "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever") plus covers of several of the... more

Soul Brother #1's 1966 live album spawned the Top 10 hit title track plus the B-side "Is It Yes Or Is It No?" as well as funky versions of pop classics like "I Don't Mind" and "Bewildered"! Also... more

With those looks and that voice, this Nigerian-born Londoner was destined for the stardom she found in the '80s. Here are 30 soulful pop perfections by Sade and her great band of the same name: her... more

A deeply satisfying fusion of the soul sounds born in the '60s and '70s—funky jams, aching ballads and even some echoes of psychedelic soul—this 2014 album was a much-talked-about hit with critics... more

Yet another Top 40 album for the Supremes, this 1969 LP was their last release before Diana Ross went solo. The hit "The Young Folks" is here with their velvety versions of "Hey Jude" and "Blowin' in... more

Their last album overseen by that iconic songwriting team contains two out-and-out classics that soared to #1: "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone." Also includes "I'll... more

These two pillars of Motown joined forces and emerged with a #2 album when this LP came out in November 1968. Their hit "I'll Try Something New" and #2 smash "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" join their... more

It shocked us all when that heaven-sent voice was taken away. Here are 18 smashes by one of the all-time greats: "I Will Always Love You," "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)," "All the Man That I Need," "I'm Your... more

Motown, Stax and a heavy dose of James Brown are all over this 2011 album—but Sharon continued to distance herself from the competition with these powerhouse performances. The band brings it, too, on... more