A rich legacy of soul from a Virginia singer of the 70s – one who recorded most of these sides for the tiny Shiptown label, in a wonderful mix of deep soul and more sophisticated styles – all brought together here to make for a long-overdue full length collection of Barbara Stant's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Staple Singers —
Pray On ... LP Epic, Mid 60s. Very Good ...
$19.99
Rootsy material recorded for Epic in the 60s, before the group went over to Stax and started cutting secular soul! These sides are much more in a traditional gospel quartet mode – but the group's powerful vocals and strongly soulful approach makes the tracks rock with the strength of some of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing – nice and clean. Cover has two light pieces of tape, but is nice overall.)
Darn nice work from The Staple Singers – a record that seems to take the leaner, meaner sound learned by the group during their soundtrack years, and turn it back towards the fuller, more righteous sound of the Stax years! The album was recorded at Muscle Shoals, with very solid production ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Standout solo work from Mavis Staples – a set that really expands the Stax sound nicely with a bit of strings to sweeten up the groove! Steve Cropper's at the production helm, and there's still enough grit in the grooves to remind us we're down in Memphis – but the choice of tunes and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo Volt pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, in great shape otherwise!)
A really great South African group from the early 80s – and one with a sound that's a lot funkier and clubbier than most of the music from their scene that was being sent out through the world music market! Instead, the vibe here is like some of the coolest club tracks of the time – ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Beautiful work from Kay Starr – a set that's still got that remarkable vocal style in place, but which also comes across with a more mature sound too – a mode that's never too emotive, but which is full of feeling – and really makes great use of that classic Starr twang! The ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has some surface wear, yellowing from age, small blemishes in back, some splitting in the spine, and split seams with clear tape holding the top.)
Pure pop magic from Ringo – with cuts that include "You're Sixteen", "I'm The Greatest", and "Photograph" – all recorded with help from John Lennon, George Harrison, Steve Cropper, Tom Scott, Billy Preston, Nicky Hopkins, and Harry Nilsson! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
The only full album from Starvue – a late 70s Chicago group who were part of that overlooked scene in the city once the bigger labels had moved on! In truth, if Starvue were working on the coasts, they could have been huge – as they've got a really sharp, focused approach to ensemble ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Tremendous early work from the great Candi Staton – coming across here as much more of a deep soul singer than on her later club and disco tracks – thanks to rock-solid production from Muscle Shoals legend Rick Hall – probably the best producer ever to work with Candi's voice! ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Genius early work from Candi Staton – one of her first few gems recorded at Fame Studios with producer Rick Hall – and a set that packs the punch of some of the best female soul of the time! The groove here is stripped-down, raw, and ready – at a level that even Aretha Franklin's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Candi Staton —
Stand By Your Man ... LP Fame/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)...
$23.9929.99
Wonderful early work from deep soul singer Candi Staton – early southern work, and done with a very different vibe than the clubbier cuts she'd deliver at the end of the 70s! Fame Records giant Rick Hall produced, and the whole thing was recorded with the kind of raw hard sound that Muscle ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A cool album of tracks that has Dakota singing with a bit tighter arrangement than usual, in sort of a pop soul jazz bag, like some of the other Capitol singers at the time who were working with HB Barnum and David Axelrod. The album includes Dakota's groovy track "Young Generation" ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has cutout hole.)
Dakota Staton —
Ms Soul ... LP Groove Merchant, Early 70s. Very Good+ ...
$3.99
A 70s set from the great Dakota Staton – but done with a lean, jazzy vibe that really gets back to the spirit of some of her earlier recordings! The group's a small combo, with the great Norman Simmons on piano – always a great accompanist for a jazz singer, and working here with ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
It's time to swing, but with a classy sound throughout – very much the best mix of modes Dakota Staton brought to her key early years at Capitol Records! Backings are by Sid Feller, and are pretty darn jazzy throughout – more so than some of Sid's other work of the time – a ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some wear and a small dent at the opening, staple holes at the top left, small sticker in back, and splitting in the seams.)
A seminal pop psych classic from the UK scene – served up here by a group that seem to borrow a bit of the energy from the late 60s Bee Gees at their trippiest, but who also really have a way for turning out a tune that has a very groovy vibe! Part of the credit might go to producer John ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Cadet Concept pressing. Cover and labels have a cutout hole.)
There's a slight shift here from the first album by Steeleye Span – a bit of a shift to just a touch of electric guitar and organ next to the bass guitar lines of Ashley Hutchings – which makes for an even more sinister sound than before! In keeping with their approach, most songs are ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vintage UK pressing, on B&C – in textured cover. A nice copy!)
Steely Dan —
Aja ... LP ABC/Geffen, 1977. New Copy (reissue)...
Just Sold Out!
An undisputed masterpiece, and a record we never tire of hearing – unabashedly the inspiration for our years of jazzy exploration as adults, even though it was probably the closest thing we ever got to the genre as wee lads! Walter Becker & Donald Fagan raise their already-high bar to ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first album from Steely Dan, and a really nice chapter in their career – one that's maybe a bit less iconic than the late 70s records, but in a way that really keeps things interesting! There's definitely less jazz and polish than on the later albums – but already, the group are ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Superb work from Steely Dan – and a record that really shows them hitting perfection in the studio! The core sound of this one's jazzier than before – with some great help on instrumentation from Victor Feldman, Lanny Morgan, Bill Perkins, and other west coast jazzers – all ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s black label pressing. Cover has aging, splash stain, light wear.)
Steely Dan really hitting the heights – moving into hipper, more sophisticated territory than before – pushing the envelope with both their music and lyrics, which are completely sublime! It's hard to put our finger on the magic of this one, but it's the perfect summation of everything ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with Kendun stamp. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has splitting on the seams.)
Jeremy Steig —
Energy ... LP Capitol, Early 70s. Very Good+ ...
$23.99
Excellent funky jazz from Jeremy Steig – the funkiest flute player we can think of! The record takes up where Jeremy's LPs on Solid State left off – adding Steig's hard-blowing flute to some groundbreaking beat-heavy backings by Gene Perla and Eddie Gomez on bass, Don Alias on drums, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Lime green label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and a small split on the spine.)
Jeremy Steig —
Firefly ... LP CTI, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
A rare CTI entry from funky flute master Jeremy Steig – a musician whose style is a great fit for the label! There's more of an electric vibe here than on Steig's earlier records – but that creates a nice current of soul that really helps things take off in a nicely different way. The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with Masterdisk stamp. Includes the CTI inner sleeve. Cover is bumped at the top right corner.)
Karlos P Steinblast —
Hard Rock Vol 1 ... LP Karlos P Steinblast, 1980. Sealed ...
$14.99
Quite possibly the greatest soul band ever to come out of Milwaukee – and a tight little ensemble who've got a really great sound! The overall feel of their work is a bit hard to peg – as the group are equally great at mellow midtempo group numbers as they are at tighter, clubbier ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2021 reissue on Joyful Noise. Includes the insert.)
Charles Stepney —
Step On Step ... LP International Anthem, Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$24.99
Maybe the first-ever album to be issued under the name of the great Charles Stepney – even though the artist/musician/producer/songwriter had a huge role in the careers of Chicago contemporaries like Minnie Riperton, Ramsey Lewis, and Earth Wind & Fire! This set brings together ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(140 gram gold vinyl pressing. Includes the obi and International Anthem inner sleeves.)
There's nothing slow about this mid 70s album from Steppenwolf – a set that has the group really coming back into the fray, after John Kay had left for a bit and recorded as a solo act! All the raw power of the group is still very much at play here – plenty of searing guitars, at that ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Steppenwolf —
Steppenwolf ... LP Dunhill/ABC, Late 60s. Near Mint- ...
$33.9939.99
Titles include "Born To Be Wild", "Sookie Sookie", "Berry Rides Again", "Your Wall's Too High", and "Desperation". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(2019 RSD clear vinyl Sundazed pressing in a foil cover.)
Steppenwolf/Holy Modal Rounders/Roger McGuinn —
Easy Rider ... LP ABC/Dunhill, 1969. Very Good ...
$2.99
A tripped-out batch of freedom rock tunes – pulled together to accompany Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper's famous trip across the wasteland of late 60s America! The set includes Steppenwolf's anthemic "Born To Be Wild", as well as their "The Pusher" – plus "Kyrie ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a short click on two tracks on side 2. Cover has light wear.)
Features Sterling on alto and soprano sax – with Virgil Jones on trumpet, Junior Mance on acoustic and electric piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Ray Mantilla on percussion! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
With Bob Berg on tenor, Mitch Forman on piano and synthesizers, Mark Egan on bass, Dave Wedd on drums, Dr Gibbs on percussion, and David Sanborn on alto; plus guests Jaco Pastorius on bass and Steve Jordan on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – the bottom half of the cover has light staining, waviness, and patchy peel spotting from moisture.)
Features flute from a young Peter Gabriel! Titles include "Time", "Katmandu", "I Wish I Wish", "Lillywhite", "Pop Star", "Maybe You're Right", "Lady D'Arbanville", and "I Think I See The Light". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label stereo pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear, some spotty aging, and a small sticker in front. Label on Side 1 has a small sticker.)
A mix of jazzy moments and more emotive passages from Leith Stevens – packaged here in a nice David Stone Martin cover! (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo yellow label pressing. Cover has surface wear, promo stamp, radio station sticker, name in pen. Label has ink stamp.)
(Cover has a promo stamp, a trace of a sticker, and small corner bumps.)
Sultan Stevenson —
Faithful One ... LP Whirlwind, 2023. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ...
$36.9938.99
A really beautiful record from London pianist Sultan Stevenson – a set that seems to hearken back to the wonderful 70s territory of McCoy Tyner, especially in the way that Sultan can balance a sense of subtle majesty with an undeniable flow! Half the record features a core trio – with ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Really amazing early work from Al Stewart – light years away from his bigger 70s AM radio fame, and instead a very sensitive singer and songwriter, with a unique vocal approach as well! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue, with insert. Cover has bumped corners and is bent a bit at the bottom left corner.)
A 70s gem from singer/songwriter Al Stewart – a set that was part of his long-overdue rise to global fame – after quietly giving the world a number of great and overlooked albums from the UK scene! The vibe here is similar to the preceding set – the classic Year Of The Cat – ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light edge wear.)
Rex Stewart, Billy Taylor, Barney Bigard, Juan Tizol —
Ellingtonians ... LP Trip, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ...
$5.997.99
Very cool small group work from the Ellington camp – a handful of rare sides by each artist as a leader – including trumpeter Rex Stewart, pianist Billy Taylor, clarinetist Barney Bigard, and trombonist Juan Tizol. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Rod Stewart steals from Jorge Ben – and gets the biggest hit of his career with "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy", this Brazilian funk-influenced disco tune that crossed over big! Also includes "Dirty Weekend", "The Best Days Of My Life", "Is That The Thanks I ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch, insert, and WB seal at the opening.)
Rod Stewart, John Cougar, Earth Wind & Fire, & Others —
Private Lessons ... LP MCA, 1981. Sealed ...
Just Sold Out!
A jam-packed soundtrack for this 80s teen sex romp – with selections by Rod Stewart, Earl Klugh, Air Supply, Randy Van Warmer, John Cougar, Earth Wind & Fire, Crazy Horse, and Willie Nile. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, and a factory sealed sticker.)
Not to be confused with the group Pleasure, or the ex-Police leadman Sting – this group are a pretty darn sweet disco trio with a really nice groove! The sound's a bit different than other disco references we might use – not really New York, European, or Canadian – and done with ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Sonny Stitt —
12 ... LP Muse, 1972. Very Good ...
$6.99
Features Stitt on alto and tenor – plus Barry Harris on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear & aging, name in pen.)
The title might sound a bit clinical, but the music within is anything but – and instead is that sort of special, magical work that always makes Sonny Stitt a real cut above most of his contemporaries! The notes try to link Stitt to Charlie Parker – but apart from a postwar sense of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Royal Roost pressing – a nice clean copy. Cover is nice too.)
A return to basics after Sonny Stitt's late 60s Varitone and funk experiments – all-bop and all soul all the way through, and recorded with a tight quartet that features Barry Harris on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Roy Brooks on drums! The style's a bit like Sonny's work of the late 50s, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, large initials in marker at the top, some wear and aging, and is lightly stained at the spine with some paper stuck to the front.)
A very nicely selected 2LP set of tracks from Stitt's oft-overlooked years at Argo/Chess! The tracks have him in great company that includes the pianists Barry Harris, John Young, and Ronnie Matthews – and if you know Stitt's style from the time, you know that his choice of piano player made ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s orange label pressing in the textured cover. Cover has a cutout notch, light surface wear, and some edge wear, with a cutout notch, some edge wear, half split bottom seam, and a 3 inch tear in the back panel.)
A rare one for Sonny Stitt – an album for Pacific Jazz recorded on the west coast, but done with some hard-burning organ work by Charles Kynard that easily matches any of Stitt's best soul jazz sides from the east! There's a tightly cooking feel to the entire set that's really great – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has light surface wear, some aging, and splitting in the bottom seam.)
A really great session from Sonny Stitt – and one with a slightly different vibe than usual! That vibe comes from the work of two Latin percussionists – Marcelino Valdez on congas and Osvaldo Martinez on bongos – both of whom really a a lot to the groove next to the drums of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label New Jersey pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. NOTE – Cover has wear and staining on the bottom half with clear tape on the bottom seam, surface wear & aging. Front looks better than the back.)
A record with a simple, elegant title – and a similar cover image too – but if you know Sonny Stitt, you know there's often plenty beneath the surface, and this classic Chess Records has plenty to offer, once you start listening! The album's right up there with Sonny's work for Roost ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Stitt's Verve recordings were some of his best, and they show the genius of his playing in a relaxed easy setting that lets him get the most out of his solos. Although this album, like most of the ones in this Verve series, offers little info on the dates and players, the material seems to be from ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has a cutout notch, ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and spotty blemishes. Label on Side 1 has a small peeled spot at the spindle hole.)
Beautiful Roost material from Sonny Stitt – solid, mature, and extremely well-placed lines on the alto sax – all caught at a level that's higher than most of his contemporaries were dising out at the time! The boppier side of Stitt's roots is nicely suppressed here – and in its ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing. NOTE – Cover is lightly stained at the top 3 inches, with some wrinkling at the top left corner and some stuck-on paper at the top edge.)
Sonny Stitt & Bennie Green —
My Main Man ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good+ ...
$6.99
A lost little cooker from Stitt and Green – recorded at a time when they were working together briefly, with backing by a Chicago organ trio that includes Bobby Buster on Hammond, Jo Diorio on guitar, and Dorel Anderson on drums. Tracks are short and fierce, but it's clear that Stitt can ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label pressing. Cover has a cut corner, with light wear on the back.)
Not actually music with Kim Novak – but a set of musical backdrops by Morris Stoloff – designed as a package for the film Jeanne Eagels! The cover has a great color shot on the front, and smaller images of Kim on the back – and the music is surprisingly dark and moody. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Pink label mono promo with deep groove. Cover has wear, aging, and a few small peeled spots.)
An incredible snapshot of the funky soul genius of Sly Stone in an early transitional period – featuring all the known recordings of his short-lived Stone Flower label and production house from 1969-1970! Sly was a rising star at this point, and while the Stone Flower Productions name had ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing, still in the shrink. Includes the obi and booklet.)
Emil Storlokken Ase's Phoenix —
Under The Sun ... LP Sonic Transmissions, 2023. Near Mint- ...
$11.99
Norwegian jazz rock trio featuring Emil Storlkeen Ase on guitar, Jenny Froysa on baritone sax, and August Glannestrand on drums. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Ernie Story —
Meditation Blue ... LP Legend/P-Vine (Japan), 1976. New Copy (reissue)...
$18.9936.99
A really unusual set from the Twin Cities scene in the 70s – an obscure album from singer Ernie Story – who comes across with a lot of blue-eyed soul in his vocals, and works in this blend of dark-tinged acoustic elements and funk – maybe somewhere in the territory of more famous ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
We're not sure if the music here actually came from outer space – but the tunes definitely have a cosmic connection in the way they mix together so many groovy modes at once! The core energy comes from a love of 80s groove – particularly basslines, beats, and keyboards from the earlier ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dreamy dreamy pop psych from Strawberry Alarm Clock – a great late 60s group who skirted the worlds of Sunshine Pop and more jamming garage rock! This album's got a lot more to offer than you might guess from just the title hit – as the instrumentation sometimes gets nicely tripped out ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has minimal wear and staple holes at the top left corner.)
Fantastic sunshine pop from the Strawberry Alarm Clock – an album that's a bit trippy, a lot sunny – and just the right mix of psych and harmony soul! There's some wonderful overlooked nuggets on the record – tunes that go past their chart hits, and which really remind us that ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has light aging and a promo ink stamp.)
A rare set of Billy Strayhorn tracks recorded in Paris by Alan Douglas. The tracks are incredibly haunting, and mostly feature Strayhorn's solo piano with spare backing by Parisian bassist Michel Goudret. There are a a few short moments on the record that add backing voices or strings – but ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s stereo pressing. Vinyl plays with some crackles. Cover has light ring & edge wear. Inner gatefold has light staining at the top and a peel spot.)
Frank Strazzeri —
After The Rain ... LP Catalyst/Trading Places, 1976. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
$25.9934.99
Funky keyboard work from Frank Strazzeri – a player who's really stretching out here in the 70s, with a massively cosmic vibe you'd never have guessed from his earlier work! Strazzeri had recorded and played heavily around the LA scene by the time of this mid 70s release – but most of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
You won't find Joyce Street in the Country Music Hall Of Fame, but she's the kind of singer who definitely could have been huge, had she ever hit the big time – yet maybe one who's even more fascinating on this series of singles recorded for a variety of small labels in the 70s – all ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Indie exclusive picture disc pressing, still in the stickered PVC sleeve with insert.)
Sylvia Striplin —
Give Me Your Love ... LP Uno Melodic/Expansion (UK), 1981. New Copy (reissue)...
$31.9934.99
Amazing! This lost Roy Ayers-produced gem from the early 80s has not only been one of the biggest sample records of all time, but it's also become one of the holy grails of the groovy record collecting scene! It's a stellar bit of jazzy soul with the same production vibe that's characterized Roy's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A surprisingly jazzy score – thanks to orchestrations by Ralph Burns, and musical direction by Elliot Lawrence! And of course, the vocals by Sammy Davis Jr are pretty darn nice too! (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole. Shrink has a vintage store sticker.)
A seminal early recording from one of our favorite reed players ever! In the late 1950s, the young Frank Strozier came up to Chicago from Memphis, along with his longtime friend, pianist Harold Mabern. The two of them both settled nicely in the city's MJT+3 combo, where they proceeded to record ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A cinematic blend of electronics and percussion – served up in a way that every bit as evocative as a vintage soundtrack, especially work from the 80s action years – yet handled with a sonic richness that often surpasses music from that generation too! The group's a duo – and ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Production by Swizz Beatz, Alchemist, Buckwild, DJ Clue, and Ayatollah, plus guest spots by Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Angie Stone, and MOP. (Hip Hop) LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with some ringwear and bent corners.)
Stylistics/Candi Staton/Buddy Miles/Mighty CLouds Of Joy —
Rap N Rhythm With Al Gee ... LP Army Reserve/Narwood, 1975. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
$9.9924.99
Totally cool! This one's a 2LP set produced by the US Army Reserve – featuring 4 separate radio shows hosted by DJ Al Gee, and featuring interviews with and music by the 4 artists named above. The music on the set is lifted from records from the time by the artists, and is interspersed with ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Styx —
Best Of Styx ... LP Wooden Nickel, 1977. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
Featuring the early 70s hits of Styx, from their "Wooden Nickel" label era. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Featuring their Billboard number one hit, "Babe"! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Canadian audiophile pressing in a gold border cover, with surface and edge wear, fairly large but light surface marks from sticker removal, a stray bit of blue marker, center split in the spine, and lightly bent edges.)
Includes their big early hit "Lorelei" – plus "Suite Madam Blue", "Prelude 12", "Lonely Child", "Light Up", and "Mother Dear". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album