Lots of Midnight Magic from The Commdores – still nice and funky at the start of the evening, but also chilling out in the wee hours too – really finding a great way to follow the trajectory of the night with the tracks in this set! The album sparkles with strong arrangements and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is great!)
Commodores —
Movin' On ... LP Motown, 1975. Very Good+ ...
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A killer early set from The Commodores – and exactly the kind of record that shows why the group was so great at the start! Long before they were the giants of adult pop, the group were a tight funk act who were able to really balance mellow moments with more full-on grooves – a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Commodores —
Natural High ... LP Motown, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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A pivotal album for The Commodores – still very funky here, with a sound that stays true to their roots – yet also able to reach out into some of the mature mellow ballads that would make them a huge crossover act in years to come! James Carmichael arranges and produces here – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes fan club insert. A great copy!)
By this point in their career, The Commodores have lost Lionel Richie and any sort of funk credibility they had from their early years – but they also somehow manage to reemerge with a great new talent for a sweet mellow groove! The title tune "Nightshift" was one of those tracks ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with a cutout notch. Shrinkwrap has a hole at the top left corner.)
Commodores —
United ... LP Polydor, 1986. Sealed ...
Out Of Stock
Titles include "Land Of The Dreamer", "Serious Love", "Let's Apologize", "You're The Only Woman I Need", and "Goin To The Bank". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Common —
BE ... LP GOOD/Geffen, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP ...
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BE isn't exactly a back-to-basics LP in the vein of his classic work for Relativity – but it is indeed a return to a focused, genuinely soulful, no BS approach – and it's a very welcome one at that! It seems like Com was a bit affected by some of the criticism folks had for the ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing from 2023. Cover is bumped at the top of the spine and is bent at the bottom right corner in back.)
Ruggedly produced by Kanye West, with a couple of stellar production contributions from Jay Dee! Tracks include "The Corner", "Go!", "Faithful", "Testify", "Love Is. . .", "The Food", "They Say" and "It's Your World (Part 1 ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still seaed in a stickered GOOD sleeve, with a small cutout hole.)
The fantastic third album from Common – the record that really catapulted him on his way to stardom, yet a set that still retains all the best aspects of his early days in Chicago! Part of that quality comes from the superb production of No ID, who gets a bit of local help from Dug Infinite ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
In 1994 when everyone seemed to be turning hardcore, Common Sense wasn't having it – and gave the world this superb second album that formed a key part of his soon-to-be huge legacy! The album's very near and dear to our Chicago-born hearts – and is filled with introspective tales of ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Con Funk Shun —
Loveshine ... LP Mercury, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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Funky genius from Con Funk Shun – working here under the production helm of Skip Scarborough, who seems to give them an even sharper edge than usual! The album's filled with those tightly compressed rhythms that Skip was so great in producing back in the 70s – grooves that seem to make ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Con Funk Shun —
Secrets ... LP Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- ...
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A great early album from Con Funk Shun – a mix of funkier tunes and some excellent smooth modern ones in step with the mellower work by Cameo or Maze – done with more soaringly emotional sounds that moves beyond their peers! A love for earlier 70s styles might be what pushes Secrets ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A stellar bit of boogie from Con Funk Shun – produced to perfection by Skip Scarborough, and done in a style that has lots of jazzy elements! The album was recorded well into the group's time on the Mercury label, but it's a real standout from the rest – thanks to an extremely well-writ ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric insert. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Con Funk Shun —
Touch ... LP Mercury, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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A killer from Con Funk Shun – one of the few mainstream funk groups who actually managed to sound better and better with each new record – and on this set, they really seem to come into their own! The group's sound was always suited better to a smoother groove than a rougher one – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Features Dan Barrett on trombone, Ed Bickert on guitar, Scott Hamilton on tenor sax, Red Holloway on alto sax, Dave McKenna on piano, Jimmie Smith on drums, Warren Vache on cornet, Steve Wallace on bass, and Ernestine Anderson on vocals. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
With Gene Schroeder on piano, Cutty Cutshall on trombone, Herb Hall on clarinet, Leonard Gaskin on bass, and George Wettling on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
With Sidney Bechet, Earl Hines, Ed Hall, Cliff Jackson, James P Johnson, Gene Krupa, Hot Lips Page, Pee Wee Russell, Willie Smith, Jess Stacy, and George Wettling. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
With Buck Clayton on trumpet, Vic Dickenson on trombone, Bud Freeman on tenor, Pee Wee Russell on clarinet, Dick Cary on piano and alto, Jack Lesberg on bass, Cliff Leeman on drums, and Jimmy Rushing on vocals. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Nice jam session work from Eddie Condon's own club – featuring Eddie on guitar, plus Wild Bill Davidson on cornet, Billy Butterfield on trumpet, Lou McGariity and Cutty Cutshall on trombone, Dick Cary on alto horn, Edmond Hall on clarinet, and Bud Freeman on tenor. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Features Wild Bill Davison on cornet, Eddie Condon on guitar, Cutty Cutshall on trombone, Edmond Hall on clarinet, Gene Schroeder on piano, Bob Casey on bass, Cliff Leeman on drums, and Buzzy Drootin on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
With sidemen that include Bobby Hackett, Pee Wee Russell, Bud Freeman, George Brunis, Jess Stacy, Artie Shapiro, and George Wettling. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue, still sealed with a cutout notch.)
A classic slice of Jamaican roots – and an essential record from the godlike hands of Lee Perry! The set was produced by Perry at Black Ark – and instantly became the stuff of legend, even though the initial version of the album got very limited exposure – which has led to years ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black & white label US VP pressing, with correct spelling on labels.)
Conjunto Casino —
Sun Sun Babae ... LP Panart, Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
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Titles include "Guarachita", "Si Me Pudieras Querer", "Los Cinco Sentidos", "Amor Antillano", "Sun Sun Babae", "Mi Bambalaye", "Barin Bareta", and "Rumba A La Vida". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
Conjunto Chaney —
Chaney ... LP PDC, 1984. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The group's led by percussionist Nicolas Vivas, and features three trumpets, piano, tres, bass, and more percussion – plus vocals from Willie Gonzalez and Eddie Santiago! Titles include "Detalles", "Tu", "Que Maravilla Fue Sntirte", and "Paso La Vida ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a bit of splitting on the top seam – vinyl is great!)
Conjunto Chaney —
Mas Que Atrevido ... LP Hitt Makers (Puerto Rico), 1988. Near Mint- ...
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The group's led by Nicolas Vivas on bongoes, features Jose Cheo Andujar and Tony Rivas on vocals, and titles include "Esto Es Amor", "Que Ganas Tengo", "Amigos", "Ella Y Yo", "Recorriendo Tu Cuerpo", and "Atrevete A Ser Mujer". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
A really great record – one that mixes some folksy currents with more modern-styled 60s Brazilian instrumentation – almost an instrumental take on territory of Geraldo Vandre! Includes great versions of "Ponteio", "Roda Viva", "Domingo No Parque, Travessia" ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is missing the plastic outer wrap, but is very nice overall.)
Conjunto Primitivo —
Morir Y Renacer ... LP Chicago Research, 2022. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
(Cover has a hype sticker in front and some scrapes and smudges in back. Hype sticker has some fading and light smudges from sticker removal.)
Chris Connor —
Chris ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ...
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An excellent LP that brings together a dozen tracks from some of Chris' lesser-known recordings for the Bethlehem label – originally released as eps and early 10" LPs. Backing on the set is by The Ellis Larkins Trio, The Vinnie Burke Quartet, The Ralph Sharon combo, and Sy Oliver's ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first album in a legendary run of vocal jazz classics on Atlantic Records – and a set that really helped Chris Connor move to a new level of expression in her music! The sound here is much richer than Connor's previous recordings for Bethlehem – and the small combo jazz backings ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo green label pressing with deep groove. Cover has minimal wear & aging, stereo stamp.)
A very groovy mid 60s set from Chris Connor – quite different than her famous 50s sides for Bethlehem, thanks to some hip arrangements by Don Costa! Don never goes to over the top here, but he does add in some nice groovy touches – things like bossa rhythms and electric harpsichord, ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, spotty aging, a DJ stamp, and a trace of a sticker.)
One of the most compelling early albums recorded by Chris Connor for Bethlehem – a sweet little 10" session that was part of her initial "lullabies" series! The backings on the set are extremely haunting – played by the Vinnie Burke Quartet, with a lineup that includes ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great set of tracks that represents some of Chris Connor's first recordings as a solo act – culled from earlier ep and 10" releases, and issued here on a full LP with a total of 14 tracks. Backing is by three groups – the Ellis Larkin Trio, Vinnie Burke's Quartet, and Sy Oliver's ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s Cayre pressing. Cover was constructed with a mis-aligned opening, a bit short in the back, and is lightly bent at the right side.)
A great set of tracks that represent some of Chris Connor's first recordings as a solo act – a classic album originally issued as a 10" LP by the Bethlehem label! Backing is by the trio of Ellis Larkins – a great pianist with a really moody style that perfectly fits Connor's ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original 10" pressing. Vinyl and cover are nice!)
Chris Connor —
Chris Craft ... LP Atlantic, 1958. Very Good ...
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Chris' Craft is a great one here – beautifully simple and straightforward jazz vocals, served up at a level that few other singers can match! The album's one of our favorites from Connor's classic years with Atlantic – as it's got a mellow, moody approach that's filled with the darker ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A tasty little 2LP set – one that collects the excellent late 50s vocal work cut for the Bethlehem label by Chris Connor! At the time, Chris had a sound that she virtually invented – icy vocals backed by small combo jazz, in a very spare and subtle setting – and the sound was, ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A fantastic cover, and some great music to match – a key early classic in Chris Connor's late 50s run for Atlantic Records! As on her debut for the label, Ralph Burns handles the arrangements here – in a mode that's somewhat modern, but never too academically so – with just the ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A beautiful title for a beautiful record – one that sums up the subtle sense of sadness that makes the work of Chris Connor so great! There's a sense of longing here that steps out from the very first tune – one that's beautifully moody, without being overindulgent or too emotive. ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chris Connor —
New Again ... LP Contemporary, 1988. Near Mint- ...
$2.99
Features arrangements by Michael Abene and Richard Rodney Bennett – who both play keyboards on the record! Also features trumpet from Claudio Roditi, tenor and alto from Bill Kirschner, and some guest flute from Dave Valentin. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
A very moody album from Chris Connor – one that features arrangements by Ronnie Ball and Jimmy Jones, on a somber set of songs that makes the album one of Chris' darkest for Atlantic! Most of the tunes are in small group settings – a bit tightly arranged, but in a good way that gives ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chris Connor —
Sketches ... LP Stanyan, 1971. Very Good ...
$4.99
Nice material from a very under-recorded period in Chris Connor's career – with arrangements by Pat Rebillot and Alyn Ainesworth – on titles that include "The Long & Winding Road", "Hit Em In The Head With Love", "Time & Love", "Buy & ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging, with a bit of waviness on the bottom seam.)
Great later work from Chris Connor – a jazz vocalist who really stayed strong, long after she was recording for bigger labels! Features Jerry Dodgion on alto and flute – and titles that include "Where Flamingos Fly", "Things Are Swinging", "Out Of This ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chris Connor —
This Is Chris ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ...
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Beautifully icy vocals from the amazing Chris Connor – the kind of record that set a new standard for vocal jazz back in the 50s! The session's a small group one – with Chris singing intimately alongside backing from Herbie Mann on flute and tenor, Kai Winding and JJ Johnson on ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chris Connor —
Witchcraft ... LP Atlantic, 1959. Very Good ...
$4.99
A lovely side by Chris Connor for Atlantic, recorded not too long after her stint at Bethlehem – where she'd perfected an icy cool style of singing that's still to be matched to this day! The album features larger arrangements by Richard Wess – but still has a light jazzy feel, ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s blue & green label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging, mostly in back.)
Some great tracks from the jazzy soulful genius of Norman Connors! Connors is one of the best crossover soul jazz artists of the 70s – with a masterful blend of styles that's matched by only a few other artists, like Roy Ayers or Leroy Hutson. This set includes tracks from his Buddah and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, scrape in front, and is lightly bent at the spine.)
Early genius from drummer Norman Connors – a sensational bit of righteous soul jazz – right up there with the best work on Strata East and Black Jazz from the time! The sound here is full, soulful, and spiritual – as Connors heads up a large ensemble that includes luminaries like ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear, small tear on the opening.)
Early genius from drummer Norman Connors – a sensational bit of righteous soul jazz – right up there with the best work on Strata East and Black Jazz from the time! The sound here is full, soulful, and spiritual – as Connors heads up a large ensemble that includes luminaries like ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Killer work from the mighty Norman Connors – a set that's heavy on grooves, but which has all the jazzy depth of his early work too! The set features arrangements by some killer modern soul talents – Al Johnson, McKinley Jackson, and Paul Riser – who beautifully blend their own ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A masterpiece of mellow soul and jazzy grooves from the groundbreaking Norman Connors – an album that sails to the stars on a sweet blend of mellow moments and more upbeat tracks too! The record features some crucial vocal talents from Michael Henderson and Phyllis Hyman – both ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great little record – and a prime example of the strong Jewish/Latin crossover that was going on in the late 50s and early 60s. The record features the kind of crack cha cha sound that was bringing couples into the Palladium from Long Island, but it's also touched with occasional yiddish ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has aging, minor seam splits, light surface wear, and a sticker mark.)
Constant Sound —
Constant Sound ... LP Lysergic Sound, 1968. Near Mint- ...
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One of those super-rare albums that never went beyond the stage of being a demo, yet which has gone on to be the stuff of legend over the years – maybe in part because it was later discovered to be an obscure side project by the legendary Wrecking Crew of LA 60s studio fame! The approach ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of those records that really takes you by surprise – a set that doesn't look like much on the front, but which opens up immediately the minute you drop it on the turntable – with a sense of soul and swing that really hold on throughout! The group's a great one – a quintet ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later PAJ pressing.)
Controlled Bleeding/Maybe Mental —
Halved ... LP Placebo, 1986. Near Mint- ...
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Conway Brothers —
Lady In Red ... LP Ichiban, 1987. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
One of the few albums ever cut by the brothers Conway – working here in Atlanta with a mix of 80s styles and older modes! Titles include "Por-Sha", "I Can't Fight It", "Why You Wanna Do Me Like You Do", "BOC", "If You Love Me", and "Ohio ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Conway The Machine —
Won't He Do It ... LP Empire/Drumwork, 2023. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
(Includes the insert and mail order form. Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
Ry Cooder —
Alamo Bay ... LP Slash, 1985. Near Mint- ...
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With David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos, Van Dyke Parks, David Lindley, Kazu Matsui, Amy Madigan, John Hiatt, Lee Ving, Emil Richards, and others. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
Ry Cooder —
Border ... LP Backstreet, 1982. Near Mint- ...
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Titles include "Low Commotion", "Going Back To Okinawa", "All Shook Up", "Let's Have A Ball", "Get Rhythm", and "13 Question Method". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "How Can You Keep On Moving", "FDR In Trinidad", "On A Monday", "Vigilante Man", "Taxes On The Farmer Feeds Us All", and "Billy The Kid". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Tap Em Up Solid", "I'm A Fool For A Cigareet", "Married Man's A Fool", "Mexican Divorce", and "Ditty Wa Ditty". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Junior Cook —
Good Cookin ... LP Muse, 1980. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
With Bill Hardman on trumpet, Slide Hampton on trombone, Al Dailey on piano, and Walter Booker on bass. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A stone classic – not just from Sam Cooke, but in the genre of "best of" records too! The set's overflowing with classic singles from the legendary soul singers – almost the perfect record to start with if you've ever wanted to sample Sam's genius – that amazing voice, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the definitive Sam Cooke recordings of the 60s – never issued at the time, but one of the crucial sides that's provided a later look at his brilliance from the time. The session was recorded at the same vintage as Sam Cooke At The Copa – another live record that was issued ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original 80s pressing. Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
Sam Cooke —
One & Only ... LP RCA/Camden, Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
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A collection of unusual early 60s tracks – including "Little Girl Blue", "Far Away Places", "Bali Hai", "Trouble In Mind", "Swing Low Sweet Chariot", "Since I Met You Baby", "Don't Get Around Much Anymore", and "Jamaica ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic live album – one of the first in soul music, and a beautiful set of smooth soul tunes from Sam Cooke! Sam's singing at the high-end nitespot The Copacabana – and like many live sets performed there, this one's tailored a bit to the classy crowd at the show – but that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s yellow label stereo pressing – ANL1-2658 – in an original mono cover. Cover has some ring and edge wear, minor blemishes, and a center slit in the spine.)
Collection of Sam Cooke's wonderful soul for RCA, compiled just after his untimely death. The set's divided into more uptempo numbers on the first side, and Sam's great ballads on the flip, all with his rich voice ringing clearly on top. Features "Shake", "Yeah Man", 'Win ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sam Cooke —
So Wonderful ... LP Famous, Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
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An obscure one from Sam Cooke – with titles that include "Almost In Your Arms", "Tammy", "Summertime", "No One", "You Were Made For Me", "Wonderful World", and "Talk Of The Town". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Sam Cooke —
This Is Sam Cooke ... LP RCA, Early 60s/1970. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A 2LP set that brings together earlier Sam Cooke titles for RCA – some remastered and made into stereo titles, others just cleaned up a bit. There's a total of 20 tracks in all – with hits like "Twistin The Night Away", "You Send Me", "Chain Gang", "Ha ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Released shortly after Sam's death, this is a beautiful batch of ballad tracks to remember how sweet his voice was. The production's a bit pop, but Sam's singing is as heavenly as ever. Titles include "When A Boy Falls In Love", "Try A Little Love", "Bridge Of Tears" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sam Cooke/Joe Simon/Lou Rawls/Joe Tex —
La Grande Storia Del Rock ... LP Curcio (Italy), 1960s/1970s. Very Good Gatefold ...
$2.99