A career-spanning collection of work from The Violent Femmes – the group's own evolution, put together by the band itself – and one that mixes key album cuts with b-sides, demos, and even live material too! The set includes all the best cuts from the early albums on Slash, and lots of ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing, still in the stickered resealable sleeve. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Viscounts —
Viscounts ... LP Madison, 1960. Very Good+ ...
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A classic little record from this 60s instrumental group – a set that probably got more play among the rock crowd than the jazz scene – but one we strongly associate with the latter, given the strength of the tenor solos! That instrument, featured in a sexy scene on the cover, gets ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Very tasty funky fusion session, cut by bassist Miroslav Vitous in San Francisco – along with a group that includes Airto, Herbie Hancock, and Jack DeJohnette. The sound is very much in keeping with Herbie's early 70s funk albums – with lots of nice long electric grooves, and spare ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Miroslav Vitous —
Majesty Music ... LP Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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One of the great ones from bassist Miroslav Vitous – a musician you might know from more atmospheric moments, but artist who could really be funky when he wanted! The album's got this righteous groove that really matches the energy of Miroslav's Magical Shepherd album from the same time ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great early album by this famous 70s bassist – originally issued as the album Infinite Search on Embryo, but expanded here with the additional track "Cerecka". One of the greatest moments ever from bassist Miroslav Vitous – a very cool album recorded for the trippy Vortex ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Matthias Vogt Trio —
Pianissimo ... LP Infracom (Germany), 2022. Near Mint- 2LP ...
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Beautiful sounds from pianist Matthias Vogt – an artist we first came to know through his Re:Jazz projects many years back, but who's evolved here into a much more personal, sensitive artist! In a way, the shift is a bit like that of Bugge Wesseltoft – another artist schooled in jazz, ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A masterpiece of sweet group soul! This was the first secular record cut by The Voices Of East Harlem – a group who'd had an earlier gospel-tinged album on Elektra, but who are soaring out here in a brilliant mix of righteous mainstream soul styles – courtesy of the Curtom power team ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has bent bottom corners, but looks great overall.)
Voltage Brothers —
Throw Down ... LP Lifesong/CBS, 1978. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
The group's second album – with a few tracks still produced by Eugene McDaniels, and the rest handled by Cashman & West. Titles include "Wanna Dance", "The Prophet", "Stayed Away Too Long", "Throw Down", and "Telephone". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Damon Von Bringtonn & His Symphonic-Pop Society Orchestra —
Greyman – Feel Terrible ... LP Tarno, 1978. Near Mint- ...
$6.999.99
Thilo Von Westernhagen —
Pleasureland ... LP Lifestyle, 1984. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Herb Geller on sax, Peter Weihe on guitar and percussion, Peter Franken on drums, Thilo Von Westernhagen on keys, Ede Brumon-Ruther on bass, and Ellen Homilius on vibes. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, bumped corner, and is bent a bit at the edges.)
The second US album from Euro disco outfit Voyage – a group who manage to bring in some nice progressive and jazzy elements to the mix! There's almost a jamming rock-gone-disco approach to a few of the best numbers – thanks to a strong use of heavy guitars and keyboards, and a real ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
VSOP (Herbie Hancock, et al) —
Quintet ... LP Columbia, 1977. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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A classic album of soulful hardbop from the mid 70s – one that features the classic VSOP group with Herbie Hancock on piano, Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums – all nicely returned to the acoustic splendor of their early ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A definite tempest from the start to the finish – and a brilliant live demonstration of the mighty powers of the VSOP group! The ensemble features soaring acoustic sounds from the quintet lineup of Wayne Shorter on tenor and soprano sax, Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Herbie Hancock on piano, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy Japanese pressing, with insert – 40AP 771/2. Cover has light wear.)
A Japanese only release of most of the material from the original US VSOP set – a classic album of soulful hardbop from the mid 70s – one that features the classic VSOP group with Herbie Hancock on piano, Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Adam Wade is fantastic here – a singer with a sound that could easily rival Nat King Cole or Johnny Mathis, but who also gets a slightly deeper current of soul! Arrangements are full and rich – often with a bit of vocals behind Wade's lead – but the sophisticated charts never get ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great work from Adam Wade – a slightly overlooked singer of the 60s, and one who steps out here in a great mix of soul styles and fuller vocal modes! Wade often has the kind of mature sophistication that could rival Johnny Mathis – and a number of cuts here are certainly cut from a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam, half split bottom seam, light surface wear.)
David Wagner —
DBA Crow ... LP Amaret, 1972. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A pretty great album of James Brown tracks – played by a funky LA studio group led by producer John Wagner! The record's a no-nonsense workout on the tracks, with lots of funky guitar, choppy clavinet riffing, and even some nice funky flute – a bit of a different twist for James Brown's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great concept album from Skid Row Joe! Titles include "Wino", "Daddy & The Wine", "She Burnt The Little Roadside Tavern Down", "One Dime For Wine", and "Bottle Bottle". (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, but looks nice overall.)
Worth it alone for the tremendous title track – a real turning point in the career of the great Porter Wagoner! (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton —
Together Always ... LP RCA, 1972. Near Mint- ...
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The title is maybe a bit un-prophetic – given that a few years later, Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton would hardly be together – but the record's a great one from that wonderful stretch when the pair could really make magic singing together on record! The tunes are all original numbers ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Porter Wagoner & Skeeter Davis —
Sing Duets ... LP RCA, 1962. Very Good ...
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Bunny Wailer —
Blackheart Man ... LP Island, 1976. Very Good Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The legendary solo debut of Bunny Wailer – a set that maybe marks him as the most righteous member of The Wailers! The style here is heavy on the roots tip, but there's also a special sort of vibe going on too – these warm currents that are laced with occasional touches of jazz, amidst ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with Sterling stamp. Cover has a cut corner & light wear.)
Bunny Wailer —
Protest ... LP Island, 1977. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Late 70s solo effort from this founding member of the Wailers, self-produced on his own Solomonic label and then licensed to Island for worldwide distribution. A solid roots effort from one of the most significant moments in Jamaican music history, this album maintains Livingston's nicely crafted ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s US Mango/Island pressing. Cover has a light corner bend, but looks great overall.)
Bunny Wailer —
Rock N Groove ... LP Solomonic (Jamaica), 1981. Very Good+ ...
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Bunny Wailer hits up the dancehall for inspiration and recruits the Radics to back him on this crossover effort that successfully spans his roots roots and the new sound of the day! 7 numbers in all, including "Rock & Groove", "Another Dance", "Dance Rock", "C ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A later effort from perhaps the least prolific of the solo Wailers. Bunny does nice later interpretations of Wailers classics, with a generous helping hand from Sly & Robbie, and adds a nice rendition of Curtis Mayfield's "Keep On Moving" to the set. A favorite album of ours from ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Wailers Band —
ID ... LP Atlantic, 1989. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Wailing Souls —
Wailing Souls ... LP Studio One, 1975. Very Good ...
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The self-titled set by Wailing Souls on Studio One! Although we believe this release to have a mid 70s release date, we're not sure definitely sure of the recording dates or anything else about it, really – but we do know that it's a great batch of rootsy reggae that's timeless as can be! ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Loudon Wainwright —
Album III ... LP Columbia, 1972. Near Mint- ...
$6.9919.99
Album III from Loudon Wainwright III – a fine showcase for his wry songwriting, uncommon melodies and a unpredictable niche in the 70s singer/songwriter realm! Album III continues Loudon's progression from folk influenced storyteller to more of a pop rock mode, a record that starts out with ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some ringwear, light aged spots, and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Loudon Wainwright —
Unrequited ... LP Columbia, 1975. Very Good+ ...
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One of the best Loudon Wainwright III albums of the 70s, and a nice encapsulation of his rambling creative spirit – featuring one side of studio recordings ranging from small combo rockers to voice and guitar backed sparseness, to Carribbean pop flavors – and one side recorded live at ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Loudon Wainwright III —
Live One ... LP Rounder, Mid/Late 1970s. Near Mint- ...
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Cool quirky post-punk work from The Waitresses – a group who maybe were never as big as Blondie or Romeo Void, but shared a very similar space at the time! This album's best known for the classic "I Know What Boys Want" – a naughty little number that got plenty of dancefloor ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Tom Waits —
Big Time ... LP Island, 1988. Near Mint- ...
$59.99
One of the great mid 70s albums from Tom Waits in his earlier boozy, growling balladeer mode – with lots of slower, piano-led bluesy and jazzy ballads – on top of the jivey, gravelly charisma of his voice and songwriting that already had him approaching legendary status even though he ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Tom Waits's follow-up to Rain Dogs – and a batch of songs that do double duty as a straight-up, stand alone record from his wild years at Island Records – and also as the musical accompaniment to a play he co-wrote with wife Kathleen Brennan! (As Chicagoans, we have a special fondness ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An early one from Waits – his second album – and it's a great one! Like a lot of his early oeuvre, this is a kind of like a street-savvy, hipster cabaret affair, with less of the eccentricity that would reveal itself later in his career. Still a great record though, rendered with a ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Tom Waits' final album for Asylum – and one that clearly points the way towards the rawly rhythmic, murky atmospherics of his wilder Island years to come – while still bringing out the woozy, gruff balladeer of the earlier albums! It's kind of amazing that the record works as well as ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with SRC stamp. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Tom Waits —
Mule Variations ... LP Epitaph, 1999. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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The great early double album from Tom Waits! This is peak Asylum era Waits, getting into that charismatic, drunken bluesy poet mode – essentially working live in the studio with a small audience , giving it a genuine sounding latenight cabaret vibe, and embracing his wit and style as ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cloud label pressing. Cover has faint ring wear.)
Tom Waits —
Rain Dogs ... LP Island, 1985. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the all time great albums from Tom Waits – possibly the pinnacle of his earlier drunken poet style of songcraft – and with some of the most achingly beautiful songs he ever laid down! It features the classics "Tom Traubert's Blues" and "Step Right Up" to kick ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with SRC stamp. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and bumped corners.)
Includes the tracks "Underground", Shore Leave", "Dave The Butcher", "16 Shells From A Thirty-Ought-Six", "Franks Wild Years", "Down, Down, Down", "Rainbirds", "Just Another Sucker On The Vine", "Town With No Cheer, and ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Kendun etch. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, bumped corner, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
White Boy reggae recorded at the height of the genre's climb to fame – at a time when a guy like Eric Clapton, or even worse, the silly-looking Johnny Wakelin, could put out a reggae record with confidence. Fortunately, Johnny's real claim to fame is the great novelty number here – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole, blank sale sticker, light wear, partially unglued bottom seam, and is lightly bent at the top right and heavily bent at the bottom half of the spine.)
One of the key concept albums recorded by keyboard genius Rick Wakeman away from Yes – a tribute to the lost wives of Henry The 8th! With other members of Yes on some tracks! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Narada Michael Walden —
Awakening ... LP Atlantic, 1979. Near Mint- ...
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This successful late 70s outing from Walden is one of his most all-star records – stuffed with great guest appearances by singers and musicians that include Bobby Lyle, Greg Phillinganes, The Brecker Brothers, Carlos Santana, Hiram Bullock, The Pointer Sisters, and Angela Winbush! The sound's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Narada Michael Walden —
Dance Of Life ... LP Atlantic, 1979. Very Good ...
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One of Narada Michael Walden's tighter records of the 70s – a tight batch of soul tracks that steps off of his spiritual roots into a sound that points the way towards 80s groove! Narada's on piano and percussion, as well as vocals – and the rest of the group grooves heavily in a mix ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear, bent panels, small center split in the spine, and ink stamps inside the opening.)
Narada Michael Walden's first album – and a surprisingly complex approach to spiritual soul, handled with some great guest guitar work by Jeff Beck and Carlos Santana! The approach is somewhere between 70s rock fusion and smooth soul – done with a tight, professional style that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
(Mono pressing, still sealed in loose shrink, with some yellowing from age and a slit in the top seam.)
Mal Waldron —
All Alone ... LP GTA (Italy), 1966. Near Mint- ...
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A rare Italian solo recording from Mal Waldron! Titles include "Three For Cicci", "Mosque Road", "Waltz Of The Oblivious", "All Alone", "Blue Summer", and "Due Torri" – all unusual titles! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, on Globe – MJ 7114.)
Mal Waldron —
Black Glory ... LP Enja (Germany), 1971. Near Mint- ...
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A real classic from those early 70s European years of exploration by the great pianist Mal Waldron – music that really has Mal pushing forward in ways that are completely unexpected if you only know his American records from earlier years – but maybe a bit more understandable, given the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, some wear and aging, splitting in the top seam, and a small index label and radio station stamp in front.)
Beautiful solo work from Mal Waldron – a tribute to Billie Holiday, the singer with whom Waldron worked during the vinyl years of her life! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, thin stain at the spine, and some stained spots at the top left edge.)
Mal Waldron —
Impressions ... LP New Jazz, 1959. Near Mint- ...
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Incredible early work from Mal Waldron – a trio session, but one with a lot of dark edges! The group features Addison Farmer on bass and Al Heath on drums – and the tracks are played with lots of shades of blue – and a nicely restrained modern edge that still has plenty of the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing, with obi! LPJ 70047)
Mal Waldron —
In Retrospect ... LP Teichiku/Baybridge (Japan), 1982. Near Mint- ...
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A great Japanese session from Mal Waldron – with excellent tenor and flute from Akira Miyazawa, plus bass from Isao Suzuki and drums from Hironobu Fuzisawa! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert. Cover has some light wear on the spine, but is nice overall – as is vinyl.)
Mal Waldron —
Left Alone ... LP Bethlehem, 1959. Near Mint- ...
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A beautiful album by Mal Waldron – recorded in 1960, after the passing of Billie Holiday, and a very loving tribute by Waldron, who was her accompanist for a number of years. The set moves way past the usual "Holiday songbook" mode, and features instead a dark batch of tracks, two ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mal Waldron —
Mal 81 ... LP Progressive/Teichiku (Japan), 1981. Near Mint- ...
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A great Mal Waldron set – recorded with a trio that includes George Mraz on bass and Al Foster on drums! Given the rhythm players, the sound here is a bit warmer than some of Waldron's more avant work from the European scene– and both sets are a nice reminder that Mal could still be a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A beautiful little solo session from the late Mal Waldron – recorded in Paris in 1972, and featuring (as you'd guess from the title) Mal stretching out wonderfully on a well-tuned Steinway! The mood of the set is softer and more introspective than some of Waldron's other work from the time ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mal Waldron —
Mingus Lives ... LP Enja (Germany), 1979. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Not a Charles Mingus tribute album, as you might guess from the title – but instead, a wonderful session of solo piano work from the great Mal Waldron – one that's full of long tracks spun out beautifully in a live setting – all with a strong sense of freedom, but also a very ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mal Waldron —
Modal-Air ... LP Naked Lunch (Italy), Early 60s. Sealed ...
$16.99
One of the rarest Mal Waldron albums ever – issued on a tiny label, as part of its education series – but a great trio date with George Tucker on bass and Al Dreares on percussion! The music is quite unusual too – a host of compositions by Waldron, and very different than many ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2022 EU pressing, still sealed.)
Mal Waldron —
Moods ... LP Enja (Germany), 1978. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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A bold musical statement from Mal Waldron – one of his strongest efforts from his European time of the 70s, thanks to some great help from strong hornmen on the set! Half the session features Waldron in introspective solo mode, as recorded often at the time – but the rest of the album ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Inner City. Cover has wear and a small sticker spot. Labels have sticker remnants.)
Mal Waldron's first two records for Prestige – Mal One and Mal Two – are among some of the finest records that the label put out in the late 50's. They're also some of Waldron's most compelling work, and they have a sharpness that's often missing from his later stuff, which usually ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album