James Brown Plays Nothing But Soul is an instrumental album released in 1968 on King Records. It was recorded during the same period when Brown was experimenting with funk and psychedelic sounds, though this album focuses exclusively on instrumental versions of his own hits and those of other artists.
The album was produced by James Brown himself and features his backing band, The Famous Flames, but without Brown's lead vocals. It includes tracks like 'There Was a Time' and 'I Got the Feelin'' in instrumental form, highlighting the horn section and the band's characteristic rhythm.
Despite being a minor release in Brown's discography, the album reflects his versatility as a musician and his ability to lead instrumental arrangements. It did not achieve the same commercial success as his vocal albums, but it is valued by collectors for its rarity and musical quality.