One of those great little Abril Cultural sets – with a small 10" album, plus a booklet of writings and color photos about the master composer in the title! This one digs a bit deeper than most, and compiles 8 classic tracks by the legendary Dorival Caymmi – some sung by him, some ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really amazing little record – way more than usual for this sort of live recording – given that it features some very unique performances together by artists we've never heard on the same stage otherwise! The premise is simple, but wonderfully effective – in that the album ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A wonderful follow-up to the first Montreux Summit album – and like that classic, a groundbreaking assemblage of some of the best jazz musicians of the 70s! The format here is slightly different – with more of a focus on smaller groupings of musicians, but still with a really fresh ear ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Cee-Lo Green gits up and gets out on his own – without the heavy burden of too many guest appearances – and the result may be the best album to come out of the Dirty South in quite a while! Cee-Lo's raspy, cotton-mouthed speak & sing style has always been one of the strongest ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With Sun Araw, Butchy Fuego, M Geddes Gendras, and Tony Lowe. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Celebration/Brian Wilson —
Almost Summer ... LP MCA, 1978. Sealed ...
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An unusual Beach Boys offshoot project – a soundtrack that features work by a group led by Mike Love with Charles Lloyd on sax and flute, Ron Altbach on piano, Dave Robinson on bass and vocals, Mike Kowalski on drums and percussion, Ed Carter on guitar and bass, Wells Kelly on bass, and Gary ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A beautifully groovy album from Celia Reis – maybe the hippest set ever from this Brazilian singer who was equally at home in samba and bossa modes! Production and arrangements are by Arthur Verocai – which will give you an idea of the creativity that went into the record – as ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the top left corner and spine, with some aging and stuck-on cellophane in back.)
Central Line —
Central Line ... LP Mercury, 1981. Near Mint- ...
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The sweetly grooving first album from Central Line – one of the few British soul groups to really kick it in the early 80s scene – with a catchy dancefloor sound that both encapsulates the era and lays down a killer groove for the ages! The album is a blend of bass riffing, keyboards, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover is bent at the top right corner.)
Ceptic Frog —
Ceptic Frog ... LP Lion, Late 60s. New Copy ...
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A very heady batch of tracks from a young South African group – one who are working in acid-drenched territory years before the bigger fusions of the Zamrock generation – with a raw sound and very trippy vibe, and music that's overflowing in fuzzy guitar work! The music here was never ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A fantastic rare set from this excellent Italian guitarist – a set that has Franco out front of some light strings – in a setting that really lets him shine on his solos! Arrangements are by Ennio Morricone, Gianni Ferrio, Franco Pisano, and other hip talents. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
An unusual album from 1973 – one that has Italian guitarist Franco Cerri working with larger backings, in a style that's almost a bit like soundtrack work of the time! Franco's guitar lines are clean and clear – right up front in the mix, over a range of strings, plus bits of organ, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An unusual album from 1973 – one that has Italian guitarist Franco Cerri working with larger backings, in a style that's almost a bit like soundtrack work of the time! Franco's guitar lines are clean and clear – right up front in the mix, over a range of strings, plus bits of organ, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nice step forward for Ceu – and a record with a bit more of an edge than we might have expected! The set's still heavy on those sweet Brazilian vocals with an old school vibe – but the production, although often spare, has this nice raspy quality we really love – subtle ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
CFM Band —
CFM Band ... LP Rey D, 1993. Near Mint- ...
$0.99
We've never known anything about these guys other than their few albums for the Fiesta label, but they're a great little combo with a heavy piano sound! The record is really nice – spare piano, bass, and percussion – laid out over cha cha rhythms that are very to the point, and never ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, mostlhy split top seam, and center splits in the spine and bottom seam.)
No group's work was more adaptable to groovy orchestral arrangements than John, Paul, George & Ringo – and Chacksfield is well beyond being merely up to task, and this set is loads of groovy fun. Includes "Get Back", "Michelle", "Yesterday", "A Hard Day' ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Phase 4 stereo pressing. Labels have Stereo stickers. Cover has light aging and a gloss wrinkle in front.)
Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra —
New Ebb Tide ... LP London, 1964. Sealed Gatefold ...
$7.99
(Mid 80s issue, still sealed with a cutout notch and round sticker spot.)
Eddie Chacon —
Sundown ... LP Stones Throw, 2023. New Copy ...
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A wonderfully warm album from Eddie Chacon – a set that draws key inspiration from the music of Pharoah Sanders, yet takes it in a completely different direction overall! The set's a soul album, not a jazz outing – with Chacon's raspily mature vocals crackling nicely over plenty of ... (Neo Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A slightly headier sound than before from Chad & Jeremy – music that's still in a great mix of Brit Invasion and Sunshine Pop, but which also shows a somewhat deeper sensibility too – a desire to reach past the simpler pop modes that first got the pair going here in the US! Chad ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound label pressing. Cover has masking tape on the bottom seam, spot of marker.)
Groovy stuff from Chad & Jeremy – a rare soundtrack, but one of their best albums from the 60s! The album's got loads of jangle-happy tunes done in a 60s mode that recalls the best of the post-Brit Invasion years – guitars upfront, dreamy vocals, and more complicated orchestrations ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the most obscure albums ever issued by exotica king Chaino – a set that was originally only released as a reel to reel tape, and which maybe shows an even wider sonic palette that was designed for that format! All the percussion we love on other Chaino records is firmly in place, but ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chairmen Of The Board —
Skin I'm In ... LP Invictus, 1974. Very Good+ ...
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Probably the rarest of all albums by The Chairmen Of The Board – and also the last! The album was cut after the band re-formed briefly, and it's got a fuzzed-out heavy soul sound that's quite different from some of the group's earlier work. There's heavy guitar on many tracks – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A wonderful set of funky Latin grooves from Chakachas – an album that was recorded around the same time as their classic Jungle Fever record, but which is much more obscure overall! The set was originally only issued in Europe, and has a groove that's very similar to Jungle Fever – a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Serge Chaloff —
Blue Serge ... LP Capitol, 1956. Very Good+ ...
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A real classic in the canon of American postwar jazz – one of the few albums ever cut as a leader by Boston baritone player Serge Chaloff – one of a handful of musicians who really helped move the instrument forward in jazz, and help it take a rightful place next to the expressiveness ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A real classic in the canon of American postwar jazz – one of the few albums ever cut as a leader by Boston baritone player Serge Chaloff – one of a handful of musicians who really helped move the instrument forward in jazz, and help it take a rightful place next to the expressiveness ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Very hip work from the Boston modern scene of the mid 50s! The album's one of Serge Chaloff's few as a leader – and is much harder to find than his more widely-issued work for Capitol – an obscure date for the Storyville label, and one that originally only circulated as a 10" LP! ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Richard Chamberlain/John Green —
Twilight Of Honor ... LP MGM, Early 60s. Sealed ...
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Joe Chambers —
Almoravid ... LP Muse/Life Goes On (Italy), 1973. New Copy (reissue)...
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Wonderful work from an unsung hero of the soulful jazz underground of the 70s! Although Joe Chambers came to great fame as the writer and drummer behind some of Bobby Hutcherson's best records late 60s, he didn't really ever make that many records under his own name as a leader – and this ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great set of solo piano from Joe Chambers – and titles include "Punjab", "The Scene Is Clean", "Spring Is Here", "Joe's Blues", and "Caravanessa". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Paul Chambers —
Bass On Top ... LP Blue Note, Late 50s. Near Mint- ...
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One of the most obscure of the Paul Chambers albums on Blue Note – and one of the most interesting as well! Although best known for his solid rhythm work on late 50s hardbop recordings, Chambers breaks out here with a more introspective, more exploratory style on the bass – using the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with insert – GXF 3016. Cover has light wear and a split spine – vinyl is great.)
This one has the Chambers working in a number of styles, sweating hard in a gritty version of Otis Redding's "I Can't Turn You Loose" and to some funky percussion and call-and-response vocals on "Do Your Thing", and grooving softly on "Guess Who" and others. Other ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing. Cover has some surface wear, corner bend.)
Chambers Brothers —
Time Has Come ... LP Columbia, 1967. Very Good ...
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One of the biggest albums ever from The Chambers Brothers – a set that helped them cross over big into the mainstream – shaking off their previous folksy roots with a rumbling approach to psychedelic soul! The record's got a much heavier groove than any of the group's previous work ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the biggest albums ever from The Chambers Brothers – a set that helped them cross over big into the mainstream – shaking off their previous folksy roots with a rumbling approach to psychedelic soul! The record's got a much heavier groove than any of the group's previous work ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sweet, tight, and right on the money – a stellar bit of soul from Champaign – one of those great 80s groups who never seemed to get their due, but managed to make some really wonderful music right from the start! The album's got a slightly heavier production tip than before – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A shot of tequila and a whole lot more – one of the few albums issued by the legendary Champs, a group who helped reinvent the sound of instrumental rock at the start of the 60s! The group's classic "Tequila" is a very familiar mix of raunchy sax, strutting guitar, and some ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original 2-color label pressing! Cover has a split bottom seam with wide clear tape, light wear on spine, light surface wear & aging.)
Champs —
Tequila ... LP Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
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Gene Chandler —
'80 ... LP Chi Sound/20th Century, 1980. Very Good+ ...
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A nice record of modern soul that got a bit overlooked at the time because of the poor fate of the Chi-Sound label. The record's filled with Chicago soul talent like Tom Tom 84, Sonny Sanders, and Carl Davis, and it's a good updating of Gene's Chicago soul sound towards a style that's more modern ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Although Gene Chandler wasn't scoring nearly as big in the 80s as he was in the 60s, he was still a great vocalist, and could turn out some good material when he wanted to. This album's more than enough proof of that – and it features some good mellow tracks that have Gene singing in a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Gene Chandler & Jerry Butler —
One & One ... LP Mercury, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$6.99
A classic collaboration between 2 of the godfathers of Chicago soul – recorded at a time when both of them had emerged as proven big-sales artists, and were given the freedom to experiment in different styles with side projects like this. Here, they're singing in almost a Curtis Mayfield-esqu ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole, light wear, and is bent at the bottom right corner.)
Change —
Miracles ... LP Atlantic, 1981. Near Mint- ...
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A brilliant second set from Change – working here without Luther Vandross on lead vocals, but hardly missing a beat at all! As before, the basslines are at the core of the set – a sweet stripped-down approach that brings even more focus onto the bottom of the groove for early 80s ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sweet modern soul from this great group – one of the brightest points in major label soul during the early 80s! Change, ironically, is a group that went through a number of line-up changes, even in their prime – with the tight, clubby, yet genuinely soulful production a constant. This ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chango —
Chango ... LP ABC, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Heady work from Chango – a 70s combo with a style that's right in keeping with the Chicano Rock scene in LA! The group mix together a swirling blend of guitars, organ, and percussion – clearly inspired by Santana, but with rootsier touches, and a bit more energy to groove openly. Most ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A never-issued album from Cali surf legends The Chantays – and a set that offers up a surprisingly nice twist at this late point in their career! The surf guitars of before are still very much in place, but the rhythms and production have changed in a nice way – reflecting that moment ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Stunning work by The Chantels – some of the best female doo wop that you could ever hope to find, with a sound that's a perfect bridge between the sound of the 50s, and the growing style of 60s harmony soul! The record is every bit as dark and captivating as the records by The Flamingos on ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chapter 8 —
Chapter 8 ... LP Ariola, 1979. Very Good+ ...
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The first album from Chapter 8 – a set that's probably best remembered for introducing the world to Anita Baker, but one that's also pretty darn great on its own! Chapter 8 have a sharply soulful focus, one that takes them a bit above some of the other mainstream ensembles of the time – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, heavy wear at the spine, and is bent at the bottom left corner.)
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, spotty aging, and some correction fluid in front.)
Brian Charette with George Coleman —
Groovin With Big G ... LP Steeplechase (Denmark), 2018. New Copy ...
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Modern Hammond hero Brian Charette gets some great help here – tenor legend George Coleman, whose presence in the group makes an already-solid combo really sound great! Coleman was never a tenor player to work with an organ back in the 60s and 70s – but his work here is really ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Charisma —
Time ... LP Savoy, 1986. Near Mint- ...
$28.99
A wonderful chapter in the career of Ray Charles – and a key album in helping raise his respect level a notch or two in the early 60s! We might argue with the mathematics in the title – or at least joke that Ray was using equations as titles years before Anthony Braxton – but you ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono orange & black label pressing with RVG stamp. Cover has some gloss separation on the edges, but is nice overall.)
A wonderful chapter in the career of Ray Charles – and a key album in helping raise his respect level a notch or two in the early 60s! We might argue with the mathematics in the title – or at least joke that Ray was using equations as titles years before Anthony Braxton – but you ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Verve/Acoustic Sounds series – heavy vinyl and cover!)
A stunning standout from Ray Charles' years on ABC Records – and a set that brings in a bit of hard-swinging jazz to the country-styled groove Ray was hitting at the time! Backings are by Ralph Burns, who keeps things pretty hip – not as modern as some of his 50s charts for other ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
More of a jazz album than the early vocal singles of Ray Charles – but a set that definitely is as great as promised by the title! Ray's in the lead on piano – taking some strong solos, and showing us what a sensitive phraseologist he can be when needed – really showcasing that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Broadway label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Ray Charles —
Greatest Hits ... LP ABC, 1959/1960/1961. Very Good+ ...
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A righteous early 70s set from Ray Charles – and a record with a much deeper vibe than you might guess from the image of Ray and some kids on the cover! Arrangements were handled by Quincy Jones, Sid Feller, and Mike Post – and the record is kind of a 70s take on the fuller modes that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic! What seemed a silly idea at the time was true proof of Ray's genius, and the result was the most successful album of his career – and a bona-fide number one hit that rode the charts for years and years! Ray's voice works perfectly with the material, and thanks to soulful ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing. Cover has a split & lightly stained bottom seam with light peeling on the back – but the rest is great.)
The first ever stand-alone issue of this rare live date from the early 70s – a set recorded in Stockholm at a time when Ray Charles was at the height of his global fame – and still going very strong in the mode of his classic Tangerine label releases of the 60s! The concert material ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A host of early classics from the young Ray Charles – tracks that were some of his most important singles for Atlantic Records, from a time when Ray was really finding his groove – issued here as a full length set in the classic Atlantic "rock & roll" series in the late ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. NOTE: Vinyl has a skip on "Ain't That Love" – the rest is graded VG and plays fine. Cover looks great, with minimal wear.)
A great live album, with a definite jazzy feel – thanks to work from David Newman on tenor sax and Marcus Belgrave on trumpet! Titles include "The Right Time", "I Got A Woman", "Blues Waltz", "Hot Rod", "Sherry", and "Talkin Bout ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Green & red Broadway label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, light aging, and some gloss wrinkles at the spine.)
A collection of Ray's incredible work for Atlantic during the late 50s – a mixture of hard grooving R&B tunes and more jazz-based mellower numbers, all done in that stripped-down raw style he was using at the time, one that was a lot harder than his later work for ABC. Titles include ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
(Later black label stereo ABC/Tangerine pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole, ringwear, heavy edge wear, and wide center splits in the seams and spine.)
Easily one of the best Ray Charles albums on ABC – if not one of the best Ray Charles albums of all-time. Ray's in his C&W mode here, but it's a bit more restrained than on other LPs, and is replaced here by a sophisticated style that works perfectly with his heartbreaking voice. Proof ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has some wear and aging, small sticker at the top left corner, and a round sticker in back.)
Ray Charles —
Tell The Truth ... LP Atlantic/Charly (UK), 1950s. Near Mint- ...
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A tasty compilation that features 16 of Ray's best rhythm & blues sides cut for Atlantic records during the 60s! The record's a rare chance to pick up some of the harder cuts by Ray on vinyl – and it includes hard-shoutin' gems like "Greenbacks", "It Should've Been Me" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has some light stains and is slightly wavy at the opening.)
Ray Charles & Milt Jackson —
Soul Meeting ... LP Atlantic, 1962. Very Good ...
$14.99
Fairly decent jazz session, and one in which Ray plays alto sax and electric piano, along with his usual acoustic piano. Milt Jackson is on vibes, of course, and the rest of the group includes Kenny Burrell, Percy Heath, and Art Taylor. Titles include "Soul Meeting", "X Ray ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Green & blue label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, spotty aging, some tape remnants at the spine, and wide center split in the bottom seam.)
Sublime modern jazz from Teddy – right up there with the best mid 50s work of other groundbreakers like Charles Mingus or George Russell, to whom Charles acknowledges more than a bit of inspiration! Charles plays vibes like no one else – especially at this point in his career, when he's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sublime modern jazz from Teddy – right up there with the best mid 50s work of other groundbreakers like Charles Mingus or George Russell, to whom Charles acknowledges more than a bit of inspiration! Charles plays vibes like no one else – especially at this point in his career, when he's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s Jazzlore pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, promo stamp, light wear, and some price sticker remnants.)
The cover looks cheesy, but the record's a great one for prog fans – a cool evolution of the early 70s mode into the more compressed style that Yes would hit with Trevor Horn, or Asia would unfurl in the 80s! The group features Terry Thomas on guitars and vocals, John Anderson on bass and ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert.)
Charlie Daniels Band —
High Lonesome ... LP Epic, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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Jacques Charlier —
Art In Another Way ... LP Morning Trip (Netherlands), Mid 80s. New Copy 2LP ...
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Very cool work from Belgian artist Jacques Charlier – music that almost brings a cold wave style into play with some more familiar French song styles – but with this dark edge that almost feels like work on Factory Records or Disques Du Crepuscule! A good deal of these tracks are ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
US pressing of reggae classics from one of the greats – with titles that include "Fire Fire", "Memphis Underground", "Mucking Funch", "Big Five", "Dollars & Bonds", and "Who Done It". (Reggae) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light water staining on one side on the front – and back has a bit of peeling. Vinyl is nice.)