Shelly picks up on a very successful format for his trio of the late 50s – begun with the My Fair Lady album, and followed through with this one – a batch of jazz-based readings of tracks from the hit Broadway musical based on the comic strip Lil Abner. Apart from that bit of history, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, aging, and a small index label in back.)
A key early entry in the "jazz meets Broadway" genre – and a record that was so successful, it went onto inspire countless imitations! Shelly Manne's working here in a lightly playful trio setting – alongside Andre Previn on piano and Leroy Vinnegar on bass, in a reading of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light surface wear & aging, clear tape on spine.)
Includes tracks from a 1947 session, with sidemen that include Bud Freeman, Art Hodes, Pops Foster, and George Wettling; plus a 1950 session with Max Kaminsky and Wilber DeParis. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue, still sealed with a light sticker spot.)
Phil Manzanera/801 —
Listen Now ... LP Polydor (UK), 1977. Very Good+ ...
$4.99
Quite possibly the best of the solo Phil Manzanera projects – a wonderfully tight album that's surprisingly soulful and funky at times! Phil gets some great studio help from Eno and Godley & Creme – the latter two of who can really be felt on the record's well-penned lyrical ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US Polydor pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a corner bump and light surface wear & aging.)
A rare gem from this Brazilian singer – featuring a few early tunes by Marcos Valle! (Brazil) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is missing the plastic outer sleeve, but is great overall – and vinyl is nice and clean.)
Mariachi Brass with Chet Baker —
Hats Off ... LP World Pacific, 1966. Very Good- ...
$4.99
A short detour in the 60s career of Chet Baker – one that we sure like a heck of a lot! This side is one of a couple that were recorded as an answer to the big success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – with Chet's trumpet was backed by jaunty, brassy arrangements penned by Jack ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove.)
Mariachi Brass with Chet Baker —
Taste Of Tequila ... LP World Pacific, 1966. Near Mint- ...
$9.99
A strange 60s chapter in the career of trumpeter Chet Baker – but one that we sure like a heck of a lot! These sides were recorded as an answer to the big success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass over at A&M Records – and for the sessions, Chet's trumpet was backed by jaunty, ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Some of the earliest work as a leader by Charlie Mariano – 2 early 50s 10" LPs, compiled back to back on one LP! Even at this early stage, Charlie's got a sound that's extremely strong – blowing alto sax with a soulfulness that was rarely heard on the instrument, using a strong ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Maybe the greatest album that Teena Marie ever cut – and that's saying a lot, given the strength of the lady's work for Motown! The set's got this bright, positive bounce that grabs you right from the start – but also moves into a depth that's way different than other funk albums of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Teena Marie —
Starchild ... LP Epic, 1984. Near Mint- ...
$9.9911.99
A stunning solo effort – Teena's second on Epic, and proof that she could still put out the goods on her own! Don't worry about the absence of Rick James here – as things are mighty tight, and right on the money – that wicked blend of funk and soul that got Lady T a great start ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a center split on the spine and light surface wear.)
(Yellow label EU pressing. Cover has some edge wear, minor flaking near the edges, and a piece of clear tape over a sticker spot at the top right corner..)
Richard Marino —
Magic Beat! ... LP Liberty/Premier, Early 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
As the liner notes say, "The Magic Beat is not primitive or ritualistic. To the contrary, it emphasizes the more sophisticated and romantic aspects of rhythmic sorcery." We won't say more, except to tell you that tracks include "Fever", "Ziganette", "Lover" ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label deep groove stereo pressing, in the die cut cover, with light wear.)
The title track's a mighty big hit for The Marketts – and it's also a great way to describe the group's talent for pushing past their boundaries at the time! The sound is surf instrumental at the core – but really stretches out to space themes, soundtrack areas, and more – thanks ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono grey label vitaphonic pressing. Cover has a split bottom seam, light wear, and a bit of light staining on the back.)
The Marketts take to wheels here – making the move to hot rod themes that so many other surf instrumental groups were doing at the time – yet also finding their own unique groove in the process! The Marketts always had more of an overall studio sound than some of the more live rock ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label Vitaphonic mono pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Wild stuff! This album's beyond description – sort of a mix of the baroque instrumental arrangements of David Axelrod, and the tape/musique concrete grooves of Jon Appleton, with some of the hippiness of the work of Galt MacDermot – but still very different than all of them! The ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed vintage stereo pressing! Cover has some light wear, but is very nice overall.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Kaya ... LP Island, 1977. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
Sweet grooves from the great Bob Marley – a set cut at a time when Marley was really riding his international fame – and able to create the kind of music that reached out way more than conventional reggae! The Kingston roots of the sound are still very firmly in place – but there' ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with Sterling stamp. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Survival ... LP Island, 1979. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
One of the sharpest, most righteous albums from Bob Marley – in case you couldn't guess from the title, which is his response to a recent assassination attempt! The whole thing's got a very classic vibe – and the lyrics have even more of a political current than some of Marley's other ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s black label pressing with Sterling/SRC stamps. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is lightly bent at the sides.)
Dodo Marmarosa —
Live Dodo ... LP Swing House (UK), 1947. Near Mint- ...
$11.9919.99
Rare live from pianist Dodo Marmarosa in a collection that features Woody Herman on clarinet, Wardell Gray on tenor, Benny Carter and Sonny Criss on alto, Howard McGhee on trumpet, and Vic Dickenson on trombone. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited late 70s issue. Shrinkwrap has a small hole from price sticker removal.)
Raul Marrero —
16 Exitos ... LP Disco Mundo, 1970s. Near Mint- ...
$11.99
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, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue pressing, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Players include Branford Marsalis on soprano and tenor, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Charnett Moffett on bass, and Jeff Tain Watts on drums – and titles include "Black Codes", "For Week Folks", "Chambers Of Tain", "Aural Oasis", and "Delfeayo's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Features Branford Marsalis on tenor and soprano sax, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Kent Jordan on flute, and Ron Carter on bass. Titles include "Melancholia", "Lazy Afternoon", "Stardust", and "For All We Know". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Wynton Marsalis' second date for Columbia Records, and an album that already has him stretching out from the first! Unlike before, when Wynton was given a few older players to help establish his sound, the group here is all Marsalis' own – with brother Branford on tenor and soprano sax, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Warne Marsh with Lou Levy —
Ballad Album ... LP Criss Cross (Netherlands), 1983. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
With Lou Levy on piano, Jesper Lundgaard on bass, and James Martin on drums – titles include "Emily", "My Romance", "The Nearness Of You", and "Time On My Hands". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Martha & The Vandellas —
Dance Party ... LP Gordy, 1964. Very Good+ ...
$34.99
An album that definitely lives up to its title – but which also offers a lot more than you might expect – way more than just a few cash-in dancefloor tunes! True, the whole thing's pretty lively – and titles include the group's seminal version of "Dancing In The Street" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing, with deep groove. Cover has surface wear, edge wear, a small corner bend, and light staining on the back bottom seam. Label has a small strip of tape.)
Martha & The Vandellas —
Greatest Hits ... LP Motown (UK), Mid 60s. Very Good+ ...
$14.99
A sharp UK version – with tracks that include "Wild One", "Nowhere To Run", "Heatwave", "Dancing In The Streets", "My Baby Loves Me", "Come & Get These Memories", "You've Been In Love Too Long", "A Love Like ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(60s UK stereo pressing in a flipback cover with wear & aging, name in pen.)
Martha & The Vandellas —
Watchout! ... LP Gordy, 1966. Very Good+ ...
$9.9924.99
One of Motown's best girl groups, caught here on a classic batch of album tracks with a great mix of material. Includes their classic reading of "Jimmy Mack", plus "I'll Follow You", "Let This Day Be", "I'm Ready For Love", "He Doesn't Love Her ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has discoloration from age and light wear.)
Fantastic bluegrass from the legendary Jimmy Martin – an artist who kept things timeless, even into later years – working here with his amazing vocals, and impeccable instrumentation – very much at the best level of work that Bill Monroe cut for Decca as well! (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
Includes the power pop classic "Rolene", plus "Dreamer", "I've Got A Reason", "She Made A Fool Of You", "Dangerous", "Feeling's Right", and more. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing with obi & insert. Cover has minimal wear.)
(In the die-cut cover, including the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a split top seam held by clear tape, a partially split spine, and light surface wear.)
Pretty compelling stuff from Brit arranger Ray Martin! Sound Of Sight – a record that's exactly what it's titled at – a very visual set of sounds, made up mostly from music, but also featuring some cool sound effects as well – all laid out over original tunes by Martin, which act ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ray Martin & His Orchestra —
Dynamica ... LP RCA, 1961. Very Good+ ...
$5.99
A sweet little Stereo Action set from Ray Martin, recorded with a very dynamic edge – hence the title! The feel here is a bit in the Esquivel mode – with orchestrations that swing all over the map, and use the stereo recording technology to their best advantage. And although Ray's ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Action pressing with deep groove in the die-cut slipcase cover. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light surface wear.)
Al Martino plays off his big fame here as Johnny Fontane in The Godfather – serving up an album that includes the title hit of the film, plus a number of other modern Italian-styled numbers! By the early 70s, the Italian fare of Al's old days was fading, but thanks to Coppola and the film, ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nice collection of tracks from some of John Martyn's best albums! Titles include "May You Never", "Bless The Weather", "Over The Hill", "Solid Air", "I'd Rather Be With The Devil", and "Spencer The Rover". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Gatefold US pressing, with black Island label. Cover has light wear.)
A lasting classic from the funky female foursome who were one of the biggest acts on Motown in the mid-80s – working here with super tight production and arrangements from Rick James – who also wrote all the songs on the record too! The girls' look is a bit dated, but their sound has ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The sensuous soul gem from Barbara Mason – a sweetly soulful groover all the way – and one of her strongest records! Give Me Your Love gets our love for a bunch of reasons, but especially for the title track – which is reworking of Curtis Mayfield's "Give Me Your Love" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the bonus photo and Buddah inner sleeve. Vinyl plays with a short & light click on the 2nd track on side 2.)
Dave Mason's first solo album – and a pretty a great one! Alone Together wasn't a huge hit back in the day, but man is a ever a pleasing set. It's rich with blues & soul steeped lead vocals and sweet backing harmonies and bed of acoustic guitars at the core of most of the tunes – ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Marbled vinyl pressing in the fold-out gatefold cover.)
Dave Mason —
Headkeeper ... LP Blue Thumb, 1972. Near Mint- ...
$4.99
A split album – one side live, one in the studio – one that features guest work from Graham Nash, Spencer Davis, and Rita Coolidge – on titles that include "Pearly Queen", "Just A Song", "To Be Free", "Headkeeper", "World In ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Solo album by the Pink Floyd drummer, with a heavy roster of guest musicians that include Robert Wyatt, Chris Spedding, Carla Bley, Mike Mantler, and Howard Johnson. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, small sticker spot, bent corners, and a sticker in back.)
Funky soul, but with deeper roots too – a killer set from Matata – a group from Kenya, but one who arrived on the London scene in the 70s – where their blend of African roots and American soul really took the group by storm! There's a fantastic influence here from James Brown ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A sweet 80s set from Johnny Mathis – one of those great later albums when he brought a good deal of soul into the mix! The feel here is almost more modern R&B than the vocal jazz mode that first brought Johnny fame – and it turns out that the Mathis mode is wonderful for such a ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mellow magic from Johnny Mathis – a late 70s set that updates his older style for a crossover audience in adult contemporary! The style is smooth and polished, but never so much so that Johnny's amazing voice can't shine through – thanks to soulful arrangements from Gene Page, who'd ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A beautifully moody record from the Japanese jazz scene of the postwar years – a set that features plenty of guitar solos from Shoichiro Matsumiya – over spare backings by Shin Watanabe and his Six Joes! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Pedrinho Mattar/Os Farroupilhas/Vera Brasil/Edgard —
12 x Bossa Nova ... LP Farroupilha (Brazil), Mid 60s. Very Good ...
$4.9914.99
Great small combo bossa on the groovy Farroupilha label – three tracks each by four different artists! (Brazil) LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a press flaw that clicks through most of the first track on Side 1. Cover is without the plastic outer sleeve, lightly aged and crinkled, with a torn portion near the spine.)
One of the slickest of Dave Matthews' funk records from the 70s – but still pretty darn nice! Matthews was the mainman behind the legendary funk group The Grodeck Whipperjenny, and a key arranger in James Brown's sound of the Polydor years – but by this time, he moved into smoother ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear and is bent a bit at the bottom left corner.)
(Black label stereo pressing in the die-cut gatefold cover, with light wear and aging, and lightly bent front panel with the top portion torn off and missing.)
The debut album from Maxayn – a funky female talent who deserves to be mentioned in the same territory as Betty Davis and Yvonne Fair! Like both of those artists, Maxayn isn't afraid to use an electric guitar when she wants – which puts her music somewhere in the territory of groups ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s pressing. Cover has a small cutout mark.)
The music leans heavily on jazz – arranged with those great May touches you'd know from his famous work for Capitol Records at the time – done with lots of great twists and turns that keep things interesting, even when eroticizing. Titles include "Dandy", "Kidnapping ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear on the top seam, minimal surface wear, name in pen.)
John Mayall's definitely getting back to his roots here – and he's also getting help from an all-star cast as well! Mayall's vocals and piano are in fine form – almost with a rough-edged Blues Breakers sort of vibe, but sometimes a bit funkier too – in ways that strongly show the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, in fantastic shape! Includes the booklet and Polydor inner sleeves.)
British blues meets LA's Laurel Canyon – a trans-Atlantic (or is it Pacific?) blend that makes for one of John Mayall's most compelling albums of the 60s! The album was recorded after the breakup of the Blues Breakers group – but it still features strong support from Mick Taylor on ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing. Includes the London inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear.)
An album that definitely lives up to its title – as the set is definitely a turning point in the career of John Mayall, and the debut of brand new lineup that helped move his music past a the straighter sound of American blues! There's still plenty of blues at the core – and great ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing. Cover has edge wear, small splits, and is yellowed from age.)
John Mayall —
USA Union ... LP Polydor, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$5.99
Definitely a USA union from John Mayall – given that he's got great American work here from Harvey Mandel on guitar and Don Sugarcane Harris on violin! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
John Mayall's Blues Breakers —
Bare Wires ... LP London, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$16.99
Another great step forward for the legendary John Mayall – proof that he was never just content to copy American blues modes, and always willing to bring something new to the table! Although steeped in sounds from the delta on up to Chicago, the record's also got a hipper, almost trippier ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing with Bell Sound/SF etch. Cover has light aging, but is nice overall.)
John Mayall's Blues Breakers —
Crusade ... LP London, 1967. Very Good- ...
$9.99
John Mayall's on a new crusade here – hitting lines that are almost more truly blusey than his previous albums – thanks to a new lineup in the Blues Breakers combo! Alongside Mayall's lead on vocals, organ, harmonica, and bottleneck guitar – the group also features Mick Taylor on ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Includes London inner sleeve. Cover has a split spine with clear tape repair, edge & surface wear, aging.)
Possibly one of the best-remembered albums by John Mayall's legendary Blues Breakers combo – thanks to vocals and guitar from a young Eric Clapton! Clapton at this point is way fresher than in later years – not prone to cliches, and still coming across with a raw, edgey power that is ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s Collectors Edition pressing. Cover has a bent corner.)
A clubbier album than usual from Curtis Mayfield – a mid 70s attempt to move onto the dancefloor, but a set that's still got the undeniable Mayfield charm! Half the tracks here were done in collaboration with disco maestro Gil Askey – and these numbers are longer tracks that soar and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great album that's often overlooked amidst the flurry of early 70's releases on Curtom, but which stands as one of Mayfield's greatest from the 70s! In fact, we'd say that the album's one that we enjoy putting on more than most – because the songs are less familiar, and not nearly as ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Includes insert! Cover has a cutout notch and light waviness from moisture on the bottom corners.)
Curtis Mayfield's lasting classic – and an album that the world will remember forever! Apart from being his hugely successful entry into the blacksploitation soundtrack field, this album's also a monster set of grooves that includes some of Curtis' funkiest work ever – a record that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Bell Sound/SF etch. Cover has a spot of wear on the spine, and looks nice overall!)
Titles include "My Bottle Is My Companion", "I Reached For A Tear", "Ha Ha In The Day Time", "Fading Love", and "Long As You're Mine. (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole, some ring and edge wear, splitting at the left side of the top seam, and a scrape in front.)
An important early recording from Sheffield Labs – with work by Joanne Grauer on electric piano, Al Casey on guitar, Plas Johnson on tenor, and Victor Feldman on percussion! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album