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Fantasy (label)
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David Axelrod —
Heavy Axe ... LP Fantasy, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great back-to-basics solo album from the legendary David Axelrod – cut in the mid 70s for Fantasy Records, after higher-concept projects like The Auction and Messiah! This set gets right to the core – and focuses on the funk currents that were always part of Axelrod's larger ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Heavy Axe (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99
Blackbyrds —
Better Days ... LP Fantasy, 1980. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Sweet warm grooves from the mighty Blackbyrds – a set that has George Duke working with the group, giving them some of the electric vibe of his own great work! The sound is less sharply funky than the early days of the group, but still mighty nice – and titles include "Do It ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has staining on the bottom seam, some wear, and aging.)
Blackbyrds —
Blackbyrds ... LP Fantasy, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A funky jazz treasure – and the band's landmark first album! The Blackbyrds were a legendary 70s combo that were discovered by Donald Byrd while he was teaching at Howard University – and they had a tight style that mixed raw funk influences with smoother jazz playing, creating a sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear and a small peeled spot inside the gatefold.)
Blackbyrds —
City Life ... LP Fantasy, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic album from this legendary jazz funk combo – a bit smoother than their first, but that's the great thing about it! The record has the band getting even tighter than before – coming up with an amazing jazz-inflected funk groove that still leaves us breathless after all these ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blackbyrds —
Flying Start ... LP Fantasy, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Not the band's first album – as you might think from the "start" in the title – but a classic batch of jazzy, funky, and soulful grooves from The Blackbyrds – one of those combos that few groups could match back in the 70s! The set's got a beautifully put-together feel ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blackbyrds —
Unfinished Business ... LP Fantasy, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
There's nothing unfinished about this business – as The Blackbyrds are at the top of their game here – working in a sweet blend of jazz, funk, and soul – all produced to perfection by their mentor Donald Byrd! The groove is quite similar to some of Byrd's best from the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fantasy, 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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Cybotron —
Enter Cybotron ... LP Fantasy, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A mindblowing debut from Cybotron – one of the most unusual groups to ever hail from Detroit – and that's saying a hell of a lot, given the musical legacy of the city! Cybotron have a sound that's starkly electronic, and a huge influence on later electro, hip hop, techno, and house ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Back cover has a promo stamp.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Splash ... LP Fantasy, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Freddie Hubbard makes a sweet splash for the 80s in this great little set – one of his last electric outings before a return to more acoustic modes! The vibe's a bit leaner than some of his late 70s albums, with most of the electricity coming from the bass, and from the keyboards by Chester ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Fantasy, 1972. Sealed ... $13.99 16.99
Very righteous work from Esther Marrow – an overlooked soul singer who works with a hell of a lot of pride and power! The set's an overlooked gem in the Fantasy catalog of the 70s, and it's one of only two secular soul albums cut by Marrow – and quite possibly the best of the bunch, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue pressing, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Letta Mbulu —
Naturally ... LP Fantasy, 1973. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the hippest albums ever cut by Letta Mbulu – a perfect mix of her Soweto roots and the funky styles of her adopted California home! The album's the only one that Mbulu ever recorded for Fantasy Records – and the style brings together those great sing-song vocal modes perfected ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a nice copy.)
Odetta —
Odetta & Larry ... LP Fantasy, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An early Odetta record where she duets with Larry Mohr for a nice selection of folk songs that have elements of the blues and country. Tracks include "John Henry", "Old Blue", "Water Boy", "Santy Ana", "The Car-Car Song", "Pay Day At Coal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Originals —
Another Time, Another Place ... LP Fantasy, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest records ever cut by The Originals – a shift from Detroit group soul to a smoother California mode, one that really works great for their harmonies! The record was produced by Freddie Gorman and the group – and it's got some great smooth tracks that really sparkle, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Pleasure —
Future Now ... LP Fantasy, 1979. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album from Pleasure – a group who were already great before, but who really seem to hit a great new level with this late 70s classic! Pleasure started out as a sweet jazz/funk combo with a great edge to their music – but by the time of this set, they'd actually gotten even ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Pleasure —
Special Things ... LP Fantasy, 1980. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really special thing from Pleasure – a set that has the group sounding sharper and tighter than ever – with a lean funky groove that's just right for stepping into the 80s! Things are never too slick or commercial – and the core funk combo energy of Pleasure still really comes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some light staining & waviness on the back, ring impression, corner bend.)
LJ Reynolds —
Tell Me You Will ... LP Fantasy, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The strong late 80s release from soul veteran LJ Reynolds for Fantasy! At this point, the ex-member of The Dramatics had been proving for years that he's a pretty great modern soul singer in his own right – having delivered a string of solid solo efforts throughout the 80s – and Tell ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Spiders Webb —
I Don't Know What's On Your Mind ... LP Fantasy, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A real treasure from the Cali scene of the 70s – the one and only album from drummer Spider Webb – and a wicked batch of bass-heavy grooves throughout! Spider's drums are definitely great, and his offbeat vocals are completely charming, too – but the basslines are what really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a nice copy!)
Fantasy, 1960. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
Sylvester —
Living Proof ... LP Fantasy, 1979. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great little set from Sylvester – 3 sides recorded live in San Francisco, one more recorded in the studio! All the sides have a complicated approach to the groove – larger orchestrations that really show Syl pushing his conception of soul to the max, sounding really wonderful, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Sylvester —
Sell My Soul ... LP Honey/Fantasy, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from Sylvester's years on Fantasy Records – a set that has him working strongly with soul maestro Harvey Fuqua, in a really great blend of disco and more laidback modes! There's a balance here that's like early Luther at his best – a way of being proudly poised, yet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sylvester —
Stars ... LP Fantasy, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sylvester's definitely heading for the sound he would embrace more in the 80s – working here with more electronic-driven rhythms, in a stretched-out clubby mode that's more in keeping with the style of Giorgio Moroder than his earlier work for Fantasy. Given his great vocals, though, Syl ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sylvester —
Sylvester's Greatest Hits ... LP Fantasy, 1983. Near Mint- ... $14.99
What can we say? All the best-remembered club tracks by one of the world's most unique soul artists. We're much more partial to these soulful club cuts than his later hi-energy singles, though each side is mixed into a medley, with the first side featuring "Do You Wanna Funk", "Dan ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Two Tons —
Backatcha ... LP Fantasy/Honey, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Although Marsha Wash and Izora Armstead later metamorphosed into the too-silly Weather Girls later in the 80s, at this point in their career, they were pretty decent singers – and were being produced by Harvey Fuqua in a great style that took bits of soul, bits of disco, and forged a modern ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has flaking on the spine and light surface wear.)
Water & Power —
Water & Power ... LP Fantasy, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Obscure soul trio on Fantasy, with a smooth mellow modern soul sound, held together tightly by arrangements by Wade Marcus. The record was produced by Harvey Fuqua, and it features a mix of male and female vocals, in a style that's similar to that used by New Birth when he was associated with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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