The debut album from Crabby Appleton – and a set that's got a surprising sort of late psych vibe at times – almost as if the group were hanging on to some of the modes that first got them started, while also stretching out with some of the new sophistication that the 70s had to offer! ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The second and last album from Crabby Appleton, and a record that's got the group picking up some harder edges than before – shedding some of the lighter psych elements for harder modes on the downturning grooves, almost as if the group had some blues inspirations they didn't showcase the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Butterfly label pressing the embossed cover. Includes the insert. Cover has light wear, some yellowing from age, and a small corner cut.)
One of the best full lengths by The Cramps! By the time A Date With Elvis came out in the mid 80s, The Cramps had pretty much perfected their wild mix of ghoulish innuendo and truly devoted roots rock/garage revivalism. The sex club and monster movie imagery was for show, but their love of rootsy ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the best full lengths by The Cramps! By the time A Date With Elvis came out in the mid 80s, The Cramps had pretty much perfected their wild mix of ghoulish innuendo and truly devoted roots rock/garage revivalism. The sex club and monster movie imagery was for show, but their love of rootsy ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sleazy, greasy early 80s trash rock from the one-and-only Cramps – live at New York's Peppermint Lounge! Includes Cramps classics "You Got Good Taste", "I Ain't Nothin But A Gorehound", "Beautiful Gardens" and more, plus that vicious Cramps take on "She ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sleazy, greasy early 80s trash rock from the one-and-only Cramps – live at New York's Peppermint Lounge! Includes Cramps classics "You Got Good Taste", "I Ain't Nothin But A Gorehound", "Beautiful Gardens" and more, plus that vicious Cramps take on "She ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Note: This item is not for sale online until 7:00am on Sunday, April 21. It is in limited supply – and by nature of the Record Store Day rules it will be offered for sale first to customers who visit the Dusty Groove retail outlet in Chicago the morning of Saturday, April 20. It will not be ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Lamont Cranston Band —
El Cee Notes ... LP Waterhouse, 1978. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
(90s mono Voxx/Bomp pressing. Cover looks great, with just a bit of light wear.)
Hank Crawford —
After Hours ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
After Hours is the time when Crawford really hits his stride – playing lean and mellow in that easy soulful way that always seemed to work better than any of his other approaches to jazz. This album's got him blowing alto and even playing a bit of piano, in middle-sized groups that include ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Hank kicks back and blows soulfully – working in a variety of groups with hip players that include Wendell Harrison, Ali Mohammed, Wilbur Brown, and Leroy Cooper. The overall sound is similar to Crawford's other work on Atlantic – nothing too challenging, but in a soulful mode that's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Hank Crawford turns his back on the cover of this sweet little set from Kudu – but the groove itself is very upfront, strongly in the best mix of funky jazz and club the label had going down into the late 70s! Arrangements are by David Matthews, who keeps things lean and mean, even when the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Not really a symphony, but a great album that features the soulful alto sax of Hank Crawford blowing over some rich larger backings from David Matthews – all with a sweetly funky Kudu sound! The style's a bit more polished than some of the other Kudu sessions of the time – almost a bit ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Hank Crawford —
Indigo Blue ... LP Milestone, 1983. Near Mint- ...
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With Dr John on piano and organ, Melvin Sparks on guitar, Wilbur Bascomb on bass, Bernard Purdie on drums, Martin Banks and Danny Moore on trumpets, David Fathead Newman on tenor, and Howard Johnson on baritone. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
With Dr John on organ, Calvin Newborn on guitar, and Bernard Purdie on drums – and Hank even plays a bit of electric piano too! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Hank Crawford —
Mr Blues ... LP Atlantic, 1967. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$14.99
A sweet soulful stepper from the mighty Hank Crawford – a set that's got a bit of the bluesy lines promised by the title, but which also has some snappier soul jazz modes played by a larger ensemble! Hank plays a bit of piano, in addition to his trademark alto sax – and the set's got a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo green & blue label pressing. Cover has some gloss peel around the edges.)
Hank Crawford —
Soul Clinic ... LP Atlantic, 1961. Very Good ...
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One of the most highly-regarded albums of Hank Crawford's 60s run on Atlantic Records – a set when everything seems to come together just right – and provide an even better showcase than usual for Hank's soulful lines on alto sax! The set also features tenor from David Newman – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has light surface wear and some spotty aging/blemishes at the top left corner.)
Hank Crawford takes a decidedly mellower approach on this set – working with warm and wonderful arrangements by Marty Paich, in a series of soulful readings of familiar ballads and love songs – all of which come out in a dreamy late night mode! There's still a fair bit of Ray Charles ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has light wear, bumped corners, a thin peeled strip at the top left, and some spotty aging, a round sticker, and some separation at the bottom in back.)
Hank Crawford —
Wildflower ... LP Kudu, 1973. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
A sweet bit of electric funk, and one of Hank Crawford's greatest records from the 70s – thanks in large part to the great Bob James – who arranged and produced the record with a mighty soulful vibe – leaving Hank lots of room to solo on his own over the top! The groove is really ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Hank Crawford & Calvin Newborn —
Centerpiece ... LP Versatile, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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A nice little collaboration between saxophonist Hank Crawford and guitarist Calvin Newborn – a record that turns out to be one of the best from both players for the time! Crawford's managed to shake off some of the hoke of his earlier records – and although his sound here isn't earth-sh ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Hank Crawford & Jimmy McGriff —
Steppin' Up ... LP Milestone, 1987. Near Mint- ...
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Randy Crawford's working here with arrangements and production from Reggie Lucas – all very much in that sweet 80s style he was bringing to work with other artists at the time! There's plenty of beats, guitars, and keyboards in the instrumentation – pushing an overall sound that's more ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The sublime first album from Randy Crawford – a set that's got a very strong jazzy vibe throughout – and which really shows the great place from which Randy started! There's a careful and classy mix of jazz, soul, and modern R&B throughout – never overdone, but often filled ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great little album cut by Randy during the height of her career! She'd just broken big with her vocals on "Street Life" by the Crusaders – and although that track's not on here, the Crusaders team of Wilton Felder, Stix Hooper, and Joe Sample produced the album, and have given it ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and some splash stains on the back.)
Randy Crawford, Flora Purim, Eddie Harris, et al —
Sharky's Machine ... LP Warner, 1981. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
One of the coolest soundtracks ever for a Burt Reynolds film – an a hip mix of soul and jazz tracks that's gone onto become a classic over the years! The album's a compilation of sorts, but most of the material was recorded fresh for the film – and the different artists really work ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Crawler —
Crawler ... LP Epic, 1977. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Crazy World Of Arthur Brown —
Strangelands ... LP Reckless (UK), 1988. Near Mint- ...
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This is not only The Crazy World Of Arthur Brand, it's the Strangelands! Strangelands was concieved and committed at the end of the 60s – a wailing freakout of a record if their ever was one. There's a hypnotic bent to the proceeds and solid musicianship that keeps it from spiraling too far ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Pressed Rat & Warthog", ""Politician", "Deserted Cities Of The Heart", "Sitting On Top Of The World", and "White Room". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Cream/Iron Butterfly —
Savage Seven ... LP Atco, 1968. Near Mint- ...
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Typical biker movie fare – but this time around played by some more famous groups! The album was put together by Mike Curb – the guy who crafted so many knock-off groups for Tower and Sidewalk biker soundtracks – and truthfully, Mike doesn't produce the work on the album by the ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Despite the title of the album, the group's a sharp-edged fusion combo – one that hails from late 70s Japan, and who works here in the best mainstream fusion mode of the time! The tunes are mostly jazz funk with a bit of polish – heavy on guitars from Kazuo Takeda, who also takes off ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An early part of the On-U Sound legacy, even if the set wasn't issued on the label – a key effort by Creation Rebel that features recording work done both in London and Kingston, layered together in a beautifully dubby way! The sound here is definitely underground – full of message-orie ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first album in many years from this legendary studio project from On-U Sound and Adrian Sherwood – and one that makes us feel as if the passage of decades hasn't happened at all! Sherwood's production is still wonderful – and, if anything, maybe less showy, or more soulful, or less ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Crucial Tony is back in the mix for this righteous early 80s album from Creation Rebel – a set that has Adrian Sherwood only furthering his production genius as he layers together stunning instrumental work from the group! The presence of the vocals has the instrumentation slightly back in ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Creation Rebel —
Rebel Vibrations ... LP Hit Run/On-U Sound (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)...
$25.9927.99
Early production genius from Adrian Sherwood – and a record that sets the tone for all the On-U Sound genius to come! The set's a huge step forward from even the previous excellent Creation Rebel album – as the way the sounds are layered together is incredible – almost modes ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really wonderful group – and one who might also be called the Chicago Creative Construction Company – as the combo has a fair bit of contributions from members of the AACM! There's an openly inventive spirit here that's quite similar to early Art Ensemble Of Chicago records, with ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and a small mark from sticker removal. Vinyl is nice!)
Creative Source —
Creative Source ... LP Sussex, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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The massive first album from Creative Source – a really unique group who really helped push the ensemble vocal mode forward in the 70s! The mixed male/female lineup recalls similar groups of the late 60s – but Creative Source also have a deeper, hipper style that comes through right ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In fantastic shape! Includes the Sussex inner sleeve.)
Instrumental versions to UK producer duo The Creators debut LP. The beats here range from heavy drama beats to airy downtempo, a welcome addition to any instrumental hip-hop collection. 15 tracks total, including "The Mission", "Heart Pound", "Kronkite", "Street ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Creedence Clearwater Revival —
16 Exitos ... LP Fantasy (Mexico), 1970s. Very Good+ ...
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Creedence Clearwater Revival —
Bayou Country ... LP Fantasy, 1969. Very Good+ ...
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Creedence Clearwater Revival may not have actually been born on the bayou – they were long-timers in the San Francisco scene of the 60s – but they do a hell of a job of reinventing swamp rock on this second stunning album! The quartet are a masterpiece of spare, unbridled power – ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Creedence Clearwater Revival —
Cosmo's Factory ... LP Fantasy, 1970. Very Good- ...
Out Of Stock
(Late 70s Japanese pressing – VIP-5061 – in a non-gatefold cover, with obi and insert. Cover has bumped corners.)
Creedence Clearwater Revival —
Pendulum ... LP Fantasy, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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Titles include "Born To Move", "Hey Tonight", "Rude Awakening #2", "Chameleon", "Molina", "It's Just A Thought", and "Pagan Baby". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Titles include the seminal "Someday, Someway" – plus "There She Goes Again", "She Can't Dance", "Mary Anne", "Cynical Girl", "Soldier Of Love", "I'll Do Anything", and "Girls". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Maria pays tribute to some of Brazil's greatest samba singers – in this hip set of tracks that's very much in the best samba revival mode of the early 70s. Titles include "Rala Rala", "Chega Pra La", "Cordas E Correntes", "Madrugada", "A Timidez ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Maria Creuza —
Pecado ... LP RCA (Brazil), 1979. Very Good+ ...
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Wonderful grooves from the legendary Bob Crewe – a jaunty batch of studio instrumentals, often done with some hip touches in the production and arrangements! The groovy title theme really sets the tone for the record, and all tunes are upbeat and done in a mix of easy and rockish ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sonny Criss —
Go Man! ... LP Imperial, 1956. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little album that's as hip as its cover image – one of 3 seminal mid 50s recordings for Imperial by LA altoist Sonny Criss! At this point in his career, Criss had a sharp-edged sound that could easily rival the best work by Sonny Stitt or Charlie Parker on the alto sax – but he ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with obi – K18P 9254. Obi has a rip on the back, held with tape – but this is a great copy!)
5 hard to get numbers by alto genius Criss from an obscure 1951 date at the Shrine Auditorium – with a slightly largeish group that includes Bennie Green, Joe Newman, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, and Kenny Clarke. Nice lengthy takes in this lost set of include "Intermission Riff", "How ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue, still sealed in clean shrink, with a small crack at the top seam.)
Sonny Criss —
Jazz USA ... LP Imperial, 1956. Near Mint- ...
$58.99
One of Sonny Criss' classic albums for Imperial – a brilliant batch of LA bop from the 50s, with an impeccable sound throughout! Criss had a tone like nobody else on the alto – and here, he's at the height of his early powers – neither blowing too hard, nor going for boppish ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese EMI pressing, with obi – TOJJ 5801.)
Sonny Criss —
Memorial Album ... LP Xanadu, 1947/1950/1952/1965. Near Mint- ...
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Very early work from Sonny Criss – cut during his young years in the LA bop scene, featuring a number of different groups all dating from 1947 to 1965. Criss does a fine job, blowing effortlessly in a style that's clearly Bird-inspired, but which has a raspy genius of its own. Players ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great later work from Sonny Criss – very much in the format of his late 60s work for Prestige, but with an approach that's perhaps a bit more open-ended overall! The vibe here is laidback and soulful – Sonny blowing alto sax in that wonderful, all-his-own sort of tone – a sound ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The great altoist Sonny Criss is one of our favorite-ever reed players, and this beautiful session from his late 60's "comeback" period is a loving portrait of the wide range of his deep deep talents! On the surface, the record is deceptively simple, and only features Criss' work on alto ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Green label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Sonny Criss plays Cole Porter – and the results are way greater than the sum of the parts – even though those parts are already pretty darn great! Criss' alto sax has a superb tone at this time – razor-sharp, and nicely crisp – yet still filled with warmth that sets it ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with obi – K18P 9255 – a great copy!)
A fantastically beautiful album that strongly proves the old jazz adage "It's not the song, but the singer"! The "singer" in this case is alto player Sonny Criss – and the songs are a middle of the road batch of compositions, like "Sunny", "Willow Weep For ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s Japanese pressing. Includes obi & insert – VIJ 4057.)
An excellent set that brings together 2 rare albums from the 50s! Sonny Criss At The Crossroads is an obscure 1959 session recorded by Criss in Chicago, and it's one of the only jazz records ever on the Peacock label, which put out mostly gospel and blues. Criss is joined by Joe Scott on piano, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s green label pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Critters —
New York Bound ... LP Big Beat (UK), Mid/Late 60s. Near Mint- ...
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A double-length disco symphony – and a surprisingly good one at that! The set was put together by DJ Frankie Crocker – but we're guessing the real talent lies elsewhere, most likely in the talents of the session players – an all-star group that includes Billy Mitchell on piano, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Monte Croft —
Higher Fire ... LP Columbia, 1989. Near Mint- ...
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Steve Cropper's looking a lot more loose and upfront than he ever did on albums he cut with Booker T & The MGs – and maybe that's because he's emerging here as a more more of a lead artist as well – singing next to his classic work on guitar, while still letting his strength on that ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An obscure bit of late 60s Stax! Steve Cropper's working away from the MG's here, in a mode that's slightly similar, but which has his guitar upfront in the mix on a batch of Memphis-style instrumentals – kind of his own take on the groove he was laying down with Booker T, but with a lot ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album