Mark Lawrence/Victor Feldman/Norman Paris —
David & Lisa ... LP AVA, 1962. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
Side one of this LP isn't much to write home about – dramatic orchestral music, written by Mark Lawrence, and conducted by Norman Paris – dark stuff to accompany the film in the title. Side two is great, though – jazzy "impressions" of the main themes, played by a group ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Mike Lawrence —
Nightwind ... LP Optimism, 1987. Near Mint- ...
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Features Herbie Hancock and Bob James. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A surprisingly wonderful solo set from Steve Lawrence – recording away from Eydie Gorme here, but sounding plenty great on his own! Lawrence has a wide-ranging vocal style that really comes out in this album – an ability to swing a tune with a simple turn of a phrase, and a way of ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An amazing album – and the cornerstone of the CTI sound! The record's an incredibly baroque set of tracks from funky flautist Hubert Laws – featuring arrangements from Don Sebesky that mix complicated lines on flute with electric piano from Bob James, into a swirling mass of sound that' ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a spot of marker on the back, but is otherwise great!)
One of Hubert Laws' funkiest records for CTI – recorded with a full group funky style that's plenty darn great, and a lot harder-hitting than some of Hubert's more laidback sessions for the label! Arrangements are by Bob James and Laws – working here with a large batch of players who ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear along the opening. Inner gatefold has light staining at the bottom with some aging.)
Hubert Laws —
Family ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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Wonderful sounds from Hubert Laws – and like some of his best CTI work of a few years before, a set that really goes way beyond any easy expectations! There's moments of ambition here that really link the record to Laws' CTI sides – that mix of fuller arrangements and higher-concept ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Hubert Laws —
Laws Of Jazz ... LP Atlantic, 1964. Very Good ...
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Massive early work from Hubert Laws – and a set that really shows some more the more Latin and soul sides of his talents! Tracks here have a tight punch throughout – with some great New York 60s rhythms that feature a young Chick (then called "Armando") Corea on piano, then a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label pressing with Warner rim logo. Vinyl plays with a short click on the second track. Cover is nice.)
One of the most sublime Hubert Laws albums for CTI – a set that features his incredibly soulful flute work floating over these beautiful large arrangements by Don Sebesky – all ticked by some sweet electric piano from Bob James! The sound is perfect – that balance of soul and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A groundbreaking record from flautist Hubert Laws – a mixture of classical themes and jazz, handled with an airy CTI approach – and set to arrangements by Don Sebesky that are simply mindblowing! The album's a wonderful example of the way that CTI really pushed the boundaries of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Forget the Shakespearean reference in the title – which might make you think the whole album's got a Renaissance bent – because the album's a nice bit of funky flute jazz from Hubert Laws, done with the same groovy vibe as some of his earlier albums for the CTI label! The set was ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nothing too silent here, as the set's filled with the kind of soulful fusion grooves we'd expect from Hubert Laws in the 70s! The album's a real standout in his Columbia catalog – a perfectly balanced set that features plenty of great work from Hubert on flute, amidst arrangements that also ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Moody work from one of the most groundbreaking flute players of the 70s – and a real standout in the legendary catalog of CTI Records! Hubert Laws was not only richly talented, but he was also capable of a large number of styles – and this double-length set for CTI has him moving past ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear and a bit of pen in front.)
A totally wonderful little record – not just a funky 70s soundtrack, but an excellent jazz outing as well – thanks to the talents of Hubert Laws on flute and Earl Klugh on guitar! Patrick Williams wrote and arranged the whole set – and he merges his jazzier roots with some of his ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ronnie Laws —
Fever ... LP Blue Note, 1976. Very Good+ ...
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An album that's smoother than some of Ronnie's earlier work, and perhaps without the same dark edge – but still a nice batch of soulful fusion tunes, with production by Wayne Henderson, in his classic 70s At-Home Productions mode! By that, we mean that a number of the tracks have a good ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Ronnie Laws —
Flame ... LP United Artists, 1978. Very Good+ ...
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Ronnie Laws at the top of his early game – working in a tight mix of jazz and soul put together with some great help from Wayne Henderson's At Home Productions – very much in the hit style that team was putting out at the time! The work's surprisingly open and hip compared to efforts ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
A stone classic from reedman Ronnie Laws – and an album that really helped set a whole new standard for funky fusion in the 70s! Laws works here with great Wayne Henderson production – which gives the album an even sharper sound than other Blue Note sets of this vintage – and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The massive debut of reedman Ronnie Laws – a groundbreaking set of funky fusion tracks that set the standard for years to come! Ronnie's the kid brother of Hubert Laws – who was already having great fame at CTI – but here, the younger Laws works with producer Wayne Henderson ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black b label pressing.)
Ronnie Laws —
Solid Ground ... LP Liberty, 1981. Near Mint- ...
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Sweetly soulful grooves from the great Ronnie Laws – and proof that even in his smoother years, Ronnie still had plenty of room for jazz in the mix! There's a fair bit more electric work on the set than before – especially in the keyboards, which bring lots of electro tones on mini-moog ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Here's a nice one – the only album we've ever seen by vocalist Dee Lawson, an icy yet soulful singer with a style that's clearly forged in the June Christy mode! The set features some nice small combo backing that really matches the late night mood of the tunes – more jazz-based ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Multi-color bar pressing with deep groove! Vinyl is in great shape, but has a short click on one track – the rest is nice.)
Trad jazz from this Dixieland/old Chicago-styled ensemble that featured Vic Dickenson, Billy Butterfield, Bud Freeman, Ralph Sutton, Lou McGarity, and Lawson and Haggart. Tracks are short and old-timey – recorded before a receptive crowd at New York's Roosevelt Grill in 1970. Titles include ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sam Lazar —
Playback ... LP Argo, Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
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One of a few rare albums from Hammond player Sam Lazar – a lesser-known artist from the same searing generation as Baby Face Willette and Jack McDuff, but a musician who never full got his due! This record was done for the Argo side of Chess Records, and it's got a raw sound that's equal ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A tight batch of organ groovers with a raw R&B feel, recorded by the obscure St Louis organist Sam Lazar – with a very young Grant Green on guitar! The album's a bit different than Sam's other records for Argo – in that the tunes are all quite short, with a tight fast sound that's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A tight batch of organ groovers with a raw R&B feel, recorded by the obscure St Louis organist Sam Lazar – with a very young Grant Green on guitar! The album's a bit different than Sam's other records for Argo – in that the tunes are all quite short, with a tight fast sound that's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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Titles include "Let Them Say"," Hello Carol", "Skokian", "Put Yourself In My Place", "Everythng Crash", "No More Heartaches", and "Bangarang". (Reggae) LP, Vinyl record album
A warmly glowing set from Lazarus – a group here who maybe have a bit more punch than on their debut, thanks to the addition of drums on a few cuts – but who still mostly take their cue from the laidback interplay of their vocals! The approach is nicely understated – not the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
LCSM (IG Culture) —
LCSM – EP2 ... LP Super Sonic Jazz (Netherlands), 2023. New Copy ...
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Fantastic work from this group headed by keyboardist IG Culture – a set that takes us into even jazzier territory than some of his more famous early work, thanks to key contributions from members of the London scene! The record is definitely a group collaboration – not just backdrops ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
LCSM (IG Culture) —
Remedy (3LP set) ... LP Super Sonic Jazz (Netherlands), New Copy 3LPs ...
$38.9944.99About June 1, 2024
Le Orme —
Verita Nascoste ... LP Philips (Italy), 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Pure prog wonderfulness from this legendary Italian group – filled with loads of great keyboard and guitar solos that really make you forget the lyrics are in Italian! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Le Pamplemousse —
Sweet Magic ... LP AVI, 1978. Sealed ...
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Moogy keyboards, disco grooves, and sweet female vocals make this a classic session from the Rinder & Lewis team – and the album's a lot better than you might think from the silly name of the group or the throwaway disco cover on the front! The keyboards really drive the album, hitting ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Le Trio Camara —
Le Trio Camara ... LP Saravah (France), 1968. Very Good+ ...
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Bossa jazz from the French scene of the 60s – an ultra-hip album issued on the legendary Saravah Records label – and one that's one of the best illustrations of the label's way of blending together jazz and other global styles! The group here is a trio, with Fernando Martins on some ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great 40s work from Leadbelly – featuring the man himself on vocals and guitar, caught in a nice raw mode – plus extra odd zither accompaniment on a few tracks too! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Duophonic stereo lime green label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
(Blue label pressing – FA 2942 – in the box set package. Includes the booklet, bent a bit at the top right corner. Box has light wear, split corners, center split at the right edge, and small splash spots of white paint in back.)
(Late 60s red label big E pressing. Includes the booklet, Elektra catalog from 1966, and the Elektra inner sleeves. Box has split corners, tears in the top and bottom edge, center splits in the spine and bottom seam, and is faded at the spine.)
A very strange record from Chicago! The album features one side of soul jazz piano work by the Lafayette Leake trio – a bluesy group from Chicago that feature Leake on piano, Clifton James on drums, and Willie Dixon on bass. They play one very long track called "Soul Wrinkles", ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has staining and waviness on the top right corner and some light surface wear.)
Vicky Leandros —
J'aime La Vie ... LP CBS (France), 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Aaron Leaney & Guy Thouin —
Lockdown ... LP Astral Spirits, 2023. New Copy ...
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Forget the title, as (thankfully) this isn't one of those records that ties itself to the dark days of 2020 – and instead, rejoice at the combination of sounds that come from the reed work of Aaron Leaney and the drums and percussion of Guy Thouin – who, we think, may well be making his ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A beautiful early gem from Nara Leao! This one has a similar feel to her classic O Canto Livre album – in that it's got a deeper approach than some of her bossa work, with a mix of some of the more complicated, slightly folksy styles used by singers like Geraldo Vandre or Chico Buarque De ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Unusual pressing, from Uruguay – with different cover image.)
Nara Leao —
Nara (1967) ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1967. Good ...
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One of the loveliest of all the bossa singers is caught here in some superb arrangements by Oscar Castro-Neves! The set's got a wonderful feel – with moments that are rootsier than your average bossa diva record, and others that are baroque enough to hint at the direction Nara would take a ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, but without the plastic wrap around sleeve. Cover has adhesive residue on the edges, pen & marker, and flaky strips on the opening.)
Incredible early work by Nara Leao – some of the most groundbreaking vocals of the bossa era! The arrangements are by Luiz Eca, pianist of the Tamba Trio – and backing is by a small group that includes Eca, Dori Caymmi, and other jazz-tinged players. The overall quality of the ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Fold-over cover looks great, save for a small split on the spine, a small sticker, and a name in pen. Vinyl has deep marks on all parts.)
Raphy Leavitt —
Recorded Inferno ... LP Borinquen, Mid 70s. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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Plenty burning here – a smoking set of 70s salsa from Raphy Leavitt – one of the key figures of the Latin underground at the time! The album's got a righteous feel right from the start – thanks to the percussive overtones of "Voces Del Africa" – a great way to ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A smoking set from Eddie Lebron – a singer and pianist who worked with a variety of other groups, but who really shines here on this rare date up front in the spotlight! The set was one of a handful issued on the tiny Ghetto label, and features production from Joe Bataan – and a nicely ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Really funky sounds from Maurice Lecoeur – an overlooked French soundtrack genius of the 70s – and one who worked in territory that was way past familiar standards for film! If you know the music of Francois DeRoubaix, you'll find plenty here to love – because like DeRoubaix, ... (Sound Library) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Led Zeppelin —
Houses Of The Holy ... LP Atlantic, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Led Zeppelin at peak power – mixing hard rock bombast with deep, genuine love for blues and folk guitars! Houses Of The Holy is the essential the blueprint for countless imitators to come – but it's also got smarts, subtleties and creative ambitious that's just plain lost on the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Broadway label stereo pressing with RI suffix, Sterling stamp, and RL etch. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear.)
Led Zeppelin at peak power – mixing hard rock bombast with deep, genuine love for blues and folk guitars! Houses Of The Holy is the essential the blueprint for countless imitators to come – but it's also got smarts, subtleties and creative ambitious that's just plain lost on the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful pressing – heavy vinyl, heavy cover, and with paper title band too!)
Led Zeppelin at peak power – mixing hard rock bombast with deep, genuine love for blues and folk guitars! Houses Of The Holy is the essential the blueprint for countless imitators to come – but it's also got smarts, subtleties and creative ambitious that's just plain lost on the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Led Zeppelin's final album of the 70s – a record that really has them stretching out and trying on some new ideas, yet still holding onto all their genius in the process! Sure, the album's maybe not as iconic as the first few – but from the perspective of decades later, it's a killer ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In cover variant "B", still with brown paper outer bag. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Outer bag is missing a portion from the bottom right corner in back.)
Led Zeppelin —
Led Zeppelin ... LP Atlantic, 1969. Very Good ...
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One of the most monumental debuts in rock history – a record that hit the world like a led zeppelin, and left an impression for years to come! Led Zeppelin pretty much took over rock right from the beginning – which isn't too surprising, given that Jimmy Page had an in-demand guitar ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label pressing with Warner rim logo – SD 19126. Cover has some staining & waviness on the lower corner, but the rest is nice.)
One of the most monumental debuts in rock history – a record that hit the world like a led zeppelin, and left an impression for years to come! Led Zeppelin pretty much took over rock right from the beginning – which isn't too surprising, given that Jimmy Page had an in-demand guitar ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the most supremely classic of all classic hard rock albums! As huge as the debut was, Led Zeppelin II is the record that proved that the group were going to be in it for the long haul – with a righteous raw power that's still being felt all these many decades later! Nobody else could ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(1841 Broadway label pressing with CTH etch. 'Gold Award' cover has splitting on the bottom seam, edge wear, light surface wear.)
One of the most supremely classic of all classic hard rock albums! As huge as the debut was, Led Zeppelin II is the record that proved that the group were going to be in it for the long haul – with a righteous raw power that's still being felt all these many decades later! Nobody else could ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful pressing – with super-heavy vinyl – and remastered by Jimmy Page!)
Led Zeppelin —
Led Zeppelin III ... LP Atlantic, 1970. Very Good- Gatefold ...
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The third in Led Zeppelin's spectacular run of early albums – each one either matching or topping its predecessor, depending on one's personal favorite – and a record with an influence that's as massive as the sound! The record's got a pair of of Zep's best-remembered songs in "Imm ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(75 Rockefeller label pressing with Mastercraft etch, in the spinning wheel cover, with light edge & ring wear, ghost sticker spot, spot of pen on the back.)
The third in Led Zeppelin's spectacular run of early albums – each one either matching or topping its predecessor, depending on one's personal favorite – and a record with an influence that's as massive as the sound! The record's got a pair of of Zep's best-remembered songs in "Imm ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Great reissue – with heavy vinyl, and the original spinning artwork design!)
The third in Led Zeppelin's spectacular run of early albums – each one either matching or topping its predecessor, depending on one's personal favorite – and a record with an influence that's as massive as the sound! The record's got a pair of of Zep's best-remembered songs in "Imm ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes 80 page hard cover book, art print, original covers, and heavy outer box. In great shape!)
Hard rock perfected! It's around Led Zeppelin IV that you can easily say that the group moved up from being incredibly great to flat-out legendary – really in a class by themselves, although maybe they'd already reached that point with the sublime sounds of the previous three records! There' ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(1841 Broadway pressing with Porky/Pecko Duck etchings. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Hard rock perfected! It's around Led Zeppelin IV that you can easily say that the group moved up from being incredibly great to flat-out legendary – really in a class by themselves, although maybe they'd already reached that point with the sublime sounds of the previous three records! There' ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Led Zeppelin at their most sprawling – in both ambition and in the pacing – on the gargantuan Physical Graffiti! This is the album where they started bringing some odd synth textures to the sound, and it's to Zeppelin's eternal credit that this doesn't compromise their blues-reverent ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut cover with heavy inner sleeves and window insert. Cover has light wear, inner sleeve has some sun spots.)
Led Zeppelin at their most sprawling – in both ambition and in the pacing – on the gargantuan Physical Graffiti! This is the album where they started bringing some odd synth textures to the sound, and it's to Zeppelin's eternal credit that this doesn't compromise their blues-reverent ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Complete set, in fantastic shape! Outer box has a touch of very light wear.)
Led Zeppelin —
Presence ... LP Swan Song/Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Overlooked genius from Led Zeppelin – an album that was missed by many the first time around, because of it's tight focus and simplicity! For the set, the group step back just a bit from their more stylistically sprawling tendencies – almost as if they got some of the more ambitious ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing with RI suffix. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some surface wear, aging, light smudges, some thin stains at the bottom seam, and is lightly bent at the front panel.)
Arguably one of the greatest double-live albums of the classic rock generation – filled with extra long takes of Led Zep classics, most of which diverge very strongly from their studio versions! The real highlight here is the set's classic "Moby Dick", which features one of the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the intact booklet. Cover has some light wear, with a mild back corner bend.)
We've loved the music of soul singer Ledisi since her first self-released album back in the 90s – and since that time, she's matured even more as a vocalist – to a point where she can easily take on the music of Nina Simone with all the glory it deserves! This special set features ... (Neo Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Aussie vibist Alan Lee is probably best known for his funky album The Smilor – but this session from 1973 has him playing in a more artful context, in a number of spare classically influenced settings recorded in relation to Lee's gallery appearances in Victoria during the same year. The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Don't think "disco" as in the New York scene at Studio 54 – as these cuts are much deeper and dubbier – served up under the supervision of Bunny Lee by studio maestros Barnabas and Pat Kelly! Instrumentation is by the Aggrovators, but the magic comes equally from the ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Byron Lee & the Dragonaires —
Heat In De Place ... LP Dynamic Sounds (Jamaica), 1984. Very Good+ ...
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Byron Lee & The Dragonaires —
Rock Steady 67 ... LP Bra, 1967. Near Mint- ...
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Nice bit of rocksteady material by Byron Lee & The Dragonaires, touted on the cover as "Carribean's Number One Band". The cover goes onto say "It's Oily! Oily! And Sweet!" – and it's right! This stuff has a nice raw feel, with a stone cold 60s reggae groove, and a ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires —
Soft Lee Vol 2 ... LP Dynamic Sounds (Jamaica), 1988. Very Good+ ...
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