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Barclay James HarvestEyes Of The Universe ... LP
Polydor, 1979. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some edge wear.)

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Barclay James HarvestGone To Earth ... LP
MCA, 1977. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Barclay James Harvest sound almost a bit more melancholy here than on previous records – maybe just because the leadoff hit track "Hymn" has a brooding message on drug deaths – but also because there seems to be a slightly more intense quality to their overall approach! The group are in very comfortable, confident territory – so much so, they can slow things down a bit and move with a brooding sense of soul that almost seems a precursor to the power ballad scene that would emerge a few years later. These tracks are still nicely free of the schmaltz of those – but definitely have a sense of compression that points the way forward – on titles that include "Hymn", "Love Is Like A Violin", "Leper's Song", "Taking Me Higher", "Spirit On The Water", "Sea Of Tranquility", and "Hard Hearted Woman". LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut cover, includes the insert. Cover has a cut corner and a promo sticker. Vinyl has a short click on "Hard Hearted Woman".)

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Barclay James HarvestRing Of Changes ... LP
Polydor (Germany), 1983. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99 14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut gatefold cover, with light wear, aging, and light marks from price sticker removal.)

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Barclay James HarvestVictims Of Circumstance ... LP
Polydor (UK), 1984. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing in the textured cover. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a small sticker in back.)

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✨✧ Barclay James HarvestEveryone Is Everybody Else ... LP
Polydor, 1974. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nice lean set from Barclay James Harvest – a record that gets more to the core of their sound after the larger arrangements of some of their albums for Harvest Records – in a way that also seems to bring out more of an edge in their songwriting, too! The shift is somewhat subtle, but effective – as the quartet manage to find ways to make simple guitar and keyboard lines come across with this flowing vibe that often makes the sum sound way more than its parts – especially when set to the inventive themes covered by some of the album's lyrical topics! The drums are great, too – seemingly stronger than before – and titles include "Negative Earth", "Paper Wings", "The Great 1974 Mining Disaster", "Mill Boys", "Poor Boy Blues", and "Child Of The Universe". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)

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✨✧ Barclay James HarvestOctoberon ... LP
MCA, 1976. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing in the embossed cover. Includes the insert. Cover has a cut corner.)

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✨✧ Barclay James HarvestTime Honoured Ghosts ... LP
Polydor, 1975. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(US pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)

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✨✧ Barclay James HarvestBarclay James Harvest & Other Short Stories/Baby James Harvest ... CD
BGO (UK), 1971/1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD

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✨✧ Barclay James HarvestBarclay James Harvest XII ... LP
Polydor, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Barclay James HarvestBerlin – Concert For The People ... LP
Polydor (Germany), 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Barclay James HarvestBest Of Barclay James Harvest ... LP
Harvest (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Barclay James HarvestEarly Morning Onwards ... LP
Starline (UK), Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Barclay James HarvestHarvest Years ... CD
Harvest/EMI (UK), Late 1960s/Early 1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A collection of tracks recorded during their early run on the Harvest label. Includes "Early Morning", "Mr. Sunshine", "Pools Of Blue", "I Can't Go On Without You", "Eden Unobtainable" and more – 31 tracks over 2 discs! CD

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✨✧ Barclay James HarvestMocking Bird – Early Years ... LP
Harvest (Germany), 1970s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Barclay James HarvestTurn Of The Tide ... LP
Polydor, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Mireille MathieuMireille Mathieu (Barclay) ... LP
Barclay (France), 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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(German pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole, light wear, and is bent a bit at the edges.)

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✨✧ Chet BakerIn Paris – A Selection From The Legendary Barclay Sessions – 1955/1956 ... CD
Barclay/Jazz Heritage, 1955/1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Notable sidemen include Francy Boland and Bobby Jaspar – titles include "Summertime", "Chet", "Just Duo", "Tasty Pudding", "In A Little Provincial Town", and "These Foolish Things". CD

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✨✧ VariousScottish Kultchur – Barclay Towers Compilation ... LP
Supermusic (UK), 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Featuring the Rezillos, Cheetahs, Squibs, Neon Barbs, APB, Electric Personalites, Itai Itai, and many more. LP, Vinyl record album
 
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Chet BakerChet Baker Quartet Vol 2 ... CD
Barclay/Elemental (Spain), 1956. New Copy ... $13.99 18.99
A sweet little quartet session from the mid 50s – one of Chet Baker's legendary albums recorded in Paris at the time, with a quality that's nicely different from some of his work in the US! Part of that quality is the group – an unusual lineup that includes Gerard Gustin on piano, Jimmy Bond on bass, and Bert Dahlander on drums – but Baker is also changing things up a bit from the Pacific Jazz years too, and working with a more sophisticated understanding of sound and tone that would develop even more strongly in the later half of the 50s! As usual with Chet, the tunes are standards, but completely transformed by his handling – titles that include "I'll Remember April", "Tenderly", "Lover Man", "Summertime", and "You Go To My Head". CD

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✨✧ Chet BakerChet Baker Quartet Vol 2 (180 gram pressing) ... LP
Barclay/Sam Records (France), 1956. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 39.99
A sweet little quartet session from the mid 50s – one of Chet Baker's legendary albums recorded in Paris at the time, with a quality that's nicely different from some of his work in the US! Part of that quality is the group – an unusual lineup that includes Gerard Gustin on piano, Jimmy Bond on bass, and Bert Dahlander on drums – but Baker is also changing things up a bit from the Pacific Jazz years too, and working with a more sophisticated understanding of sound and tone that would develop even more strongly in the later half of the 50s! As usual with Chet, the tunes are standards, but completely transformed by his handling – titles that include "I'll Remember April", "Tenderly", "Lover Man", "Summertime", and "You Go To My Head". LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition pressing – done in a beautiful flipback cover, like the original!)

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Alain BarriereA Regarder La Mer ... LP
Barclay (France), 1970. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album

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Alain BarriereAlian Barriere (2LP) ... LP
Barclay (France), 1974. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bent corner and a sticker.)

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Jacques BrelJacques Brel 4 – Ces Gens-La ... CD
Barclay (France), 1966. Used ... $3.99 5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)

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Chico BuarqueChico Buarque (1984) ... LP
Barclay/Philips (Brazil), 1984. Very Good+ ... $6.99
An overlooked gem from Chico's mid 80s period – a record filled with strong and subtle songs, often backed by some nicely jazz-tinged arrangements from Cristovao Bastos! The album's not as revolutionary as some of Chico's earlier records, but it more than makes up for that with an incredibly solid quality overall – and a mature, sophisticated approach to songwriting that easily matches some of Caetano Veloso's best work of the same time. Titles include "Pleas Tabelas", "Samba Do Grande Amor", "Mil Perdoes", "Vai Passar", "As Cartas", and "Suburbano Coracao". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has edge & surface wear.)

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Chico Buarque, Ney Matogrosso, Gal Costa, & OthersMalandro ... LP
Barclay (Brazil), 1985. Very Good+ ... $8.99
The soundtrack for the film version of Chico Buarque's famous opera Malandro – and quite possibly the best recording of the music we've heard! The style here really benefits from the tighter studio production of the film – and the tunes are put together with strong arrangements that have a bit more force than some of the live recordings of the music we've heard, but in a way that still also allows for plenty of up-close intimacy in the vocals. All performances here are great, and really bring a lot out of the tunes – and Gal Costa sings "O Ultimo Blues", Paulinho Da Viola sings "Aquela Mulher", Zizi Possi sings "Sentimental", Bebel Gilberto sings "Rio 42", Elba Ramhalo sings "Palavra De Mulher", Os Muchachos sing "Tango Do Covil", Ney Matogrosso sings "Las Muchachos De Copacabana", and Chico Buarque sings "A Volta Do Malandro". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)

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Georges DelerueLes Plus Belles Musiques De Films De Georges Delerue Vol 1 ... LP
Barclay (France), Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $5.99 7.99
Features tracks from Police Python 347, Jamais Plus Toujours, Compte A Rebours, Le Grand Escogriffe, and L'Insoumis. LP, Vinyl record album

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Exile OneJumbolo – Exile One Greatest Hits (Revised) Vol 1 ... LP
Barclay (France), 1978. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Lots of groovers from this combo who were big on the Parisian scene of the 70s – titles that include "Jumbolo", "One Favor", "Music Is Revolution", "Gardez Derier", "Which One Is Me Home", and "Don't Bite The Hand". LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – GXH 1053.)

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✨✧ PoppysPoppys ... LP
Barclay (Japan), 1970. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese promo pressing, with obi and insert.)

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Sex PistolsAnarchy In The UK/I Wanna Be Me ... 12-inch
Barclay (France), 1977. Very Good (pic cover)... $11.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(French pressing – BA171. Cover has a small spine split, light wear.)

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Afric SimoneRamaya – Baracuda Sound Of Afric Simone ... LP
Barclay (France), 1975. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(German Hansa pressing. Cover has some edge wear, bent corners, small center split and some gloss separation at the spine, and a name in silver marker in front.)

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✨✧ TitaL'Incomparable Tita ... CD
Barclay/Universal (France), 1968. Used ... $8.99
Beautiful bossa from late 60s France – a really lovely session that mixes the vocals of Tita with jazzy backings from Trio Camara – who we know from their own legendary album on the Saravah label! The sound here is a bit different than bossa from Brazil – somewhat darker at points, carried off in that cool continental mode that would sometimes show up when sounds from Rio were filtered through 60s Paris – kind of an extra level of hipness that really makes for some special music here. There's a bit of additional strings next to the trio's backing, which underscores some elements of sadness and also makes for a bit of a soundtrack feel at points – and other instrumentation includes acoustic guitar and some occasional flute. Titles include "Anjo", "Trapezista", "Zefa", "Um Motivo De Ser", "Beatriz", "Nao Faz Mal", "Quebra Mar", and "Vejo A Tarde Cair". CD
(2009 French digipak pressing.)

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Rene UrtregerRene Urtreger Joue Bud Powell (SHMCD pressing) ... CD
Barclay/Universal (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
A Parisian player gives a strong tip of the hat to the great Bud Powell – the American bop genius whose work and presence were an undeniable force on the French jazz scene of the 50s and 60s! Rene Urtreger does a wonderful job of catching some of Bud's fire here – working through a host of tracks that includes some of Powell's most famous compositions, played with plenty of dexterity, but also a slightly different vibe as well – some more sensitive elements at points, and a bit harder swing at others. Trio members include Benoit Quersin on bass and Jean-Louis Viale on drums – and titles include "Budo", "Dance of The Infidels", "A La Bud", "Celia", and "Parisian Thoroughfare". CD

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✨✧ Chet BakerChet Baker Quartet Vol 1 ... CD
Barclay/Elemental (Spain), 1955. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic French material from Chet Baker – one of his legendary albums recorded for the Barclay label in Paris – and a set that's noteworthy for also featuring work from modern jazz pianist Richard (Dick) Twardzik – who passed away shortly after the sessions! The pairing of Baker and Twardzik is one of the best of Chet's 50s years – and the group here is rounded out by the excellent Jimmy Bond on bass, and Peter Littman on drums. There's a nice bite to the set – a bit more than some of Baker's west coast material from the year or two before – and there's also an undercurrent of some of the soul that would emerge in his solos in coming years. Titles include "Rondette", "Piece Caprice", "Sad Walk", "Mid Forte", "The Girl From Greeland", "Just Duo", and "Pomp" CD

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✨✧ Chet BakerChet Baker Quartet Vol 1 (180 gram pressing) ... LP
Barclay/Sam Records (France), 1955. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Fantastic French material from Chet Baker – one of his legendary albums recorded for the Barclay label in Paris – and a set that's noteworthy for also featuring work from modern jazz pianist Richard (Dick) Twardzik – who passed away shortly after the sessions! The pairing of Baker and Twardzik is one of the best of Chet's 50s years – and the group here is rounded out by the excellent Jimmy Bond on bass, and Peter Littman on drums. There's a nice bite to the set – a bit more than some of Baker's west coast material from the year or two before – and there's also an undercurrent of some of the soul that would emerge in his solos in coming years. Titles include "Rondette", "Piece Caprice", "Sad Walk", "Mid Forte", "The Girl From Greeland", "Just Duo", and "Pomp" LP, Vinyl record album
(Great pressing – in a flipback cover, just like a vintage French album!)

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✨✧ Jacques BrelNe Me Quitte Pas – Brel 6 ... LP
Barclay (France), 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Early 70s recordings of some of Brel's greatest classics – done in versions that update the sound and enliven the spirit! The session dates from 1972, and features arrangements and orchestrations by longtime Brel collaborator Francois Rauber – plus beautifully somber piano by Gerard Jouannest, who'd been Brel's accompanist for over a decade by the time of the set. The tunes sound tremendous in these new arrangements – somehow even more classic, as they're stripped of any of the pop trappings of their initial recordings, and made even more "Brel-like"! Titles include "Ne Me Quitte Pas", "On N'Oublie Rien", "Les Flamandes", "Les Prenoms De Paris", "Je Ne Sais Pas", "Le Moribond", "La Valse A Mille Temps", and "Le Prochain Amour". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Jacques BrelQuand On N'A Que L'Amour ... CD
Barclay (France), 1960s/1996. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Nice 2CD set that serves as a perfect introduction to the work of this legendary French singer/songwriter – and which includes a whopping 37 tracks in a very handsome package! The titles here are instantly recognizable – both from Brel's own famous versions, and from the English ones that have been done by other artists over the years. Titles include "Ne Me Quitte Pas", "Mathilde", "Jacky", "Mon Enfance", "Au Suivant", "Amsterdam", "Madeline", "Les Biches", "La Valse A Mille Temps", "La Ville S'Endormait", and "Le Moribond". CD

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✨✧ Don ByasLes Plus Grands Slows De Don Byas ... LP
Barclay (France), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Excellent overseas material from Don Byas – the sort of late life magic we love so much! That "slows" in the title is a reference to ballads – a great set of moody late night tenor from Don Byas – a rare French-only album with Hubert Rostaing on alto sax, Billy Taylor on piano, and Peanuts Holland on trumpet! LP, Vinyl record album
(In the original flipback cover – a nice copy!)

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✨✧ Gillian HillsZou Bisou Bisou – Tout En Francais – The Ye Ye Years 1960 to 1965 ... CD
Barclay/Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Totally groovy work from French singer Gillian Hills – an artist who was initially best known for her work in film, thanks to movies like Beat Girl or Les Liaisons Dangereuses – but one who grew to become one of the cooler singers in Parisian pop during the 60s! Gillian's work here is a great bridge between two generations of chanteuses – a bit early in the "yeh yeh" years of French pop, but still done with all the grooves and jerky rhythms of that scene – but also maybe slightly more expressive at times, in a way that has Hills bringing her acting charisma to the music! Arrangements are often nicely jazzy, but in playful 60s ways – kind of the epitome of the bright, bubbly vibe of the French pop world of the period – and since most of Hills' work from the period was issued on 7" singles and EP releases, not full albums, the music here is a lot more obscure than that of contemporaries like Sylvie Vartan or Francoise Hardy. Titles include "Tut Tut Tut", "Cha Cha Stop", "Je Partirai", "Tu Mens", "Ma Premiere Cigarette", "Un Petit Baiser", "Ne T'En Fais Pas", "C'Est Le Garcon", "Rien N'Est Change", "Maintenant Il Telephone", "Les Jolis Coeurs", "Le Paradis Pour Toit", "Qui A Su", and "Oublie". CD

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✨✧ Les ColvocoLes Antilles ... LP
Barclay (France), 1965. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
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(70s issue. Flipback cover has light wear, small split on spine.)

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✨✧ Ronald MesquitaRonald Mesquita (aka Bresil 72) ... LP
Barclay (France), 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the grooviest Brazilian albums you could ever hope to buy – and one that's not even from Brazil, either! This little gem was recorded in France in the early 70s – but it's got a swinging groove that's very similar to the work of Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 during the 60s – upbeat, bossa-inflected, and with a strong undercurrent of jazz! Mesquita's group is a lot like Sergio's – right down to its mix of two vocalists on the lyrics – but there's a few important differences: this group's got one male and one female singer, a lot more percussion than Sergio ever used, and an overall sound that's less pop-oriented, and much harder overall! The whole album's great – tight, driving, and lively, with some incredible production – and titles include "Balanca Pema", "Dabadeia", "Aguas De Marco", "Fechado Pra Balanco", "Zanzibar", and "O Gato". LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 90s UK reissue on Treasure Trove.)

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✨✧ Baden PowellBaden Powell ... LP
Barclay (France), 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A beautifully moody record, recorded by Baden Powell in France – with a group that includes Nelson Serra De Castro on drums, Silvio Silveira and Luiz Agudo on Brazilian percussion, and Jeanine De Waleyne on vocals. The tracks are mostly dark and offbeat, with lots of off-kilter jazzy changes by Baden on guitar – and some tracks have a bit more baroque arrangements, especially the ones with Jeanine on vocals. Titles include "Carinhoso", "Violao Vadio", "Bom De Dedo", "Naquele Tempo", and the groovy percussive track "1x0". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has black tape holding the bottom seam.)

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✨✧ Chet BakerChet Baker & His Quintet With Bobby Jaspar (180 gram pressing) ... LP
Barclay/Sam Records (France), 1956. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A set that's got Chet Baker Quintet on the cover, but which features the American trumpeter in a range of different settings – all brought together as his final album for the Barclay label in Paris! The set does feature a quintet on some tracks – with tenor work from either Bobby Jaspar or Jean-Louis Chautemps, depending on the tunes – both players who would really awaken new sonic sensibilities that Baker would explore with other tenorist in coming years – such as the great Phil Urso! There's also some quartet passages, and octet work that shows a wonderful ear for the overall sound of the group – and other players on the set include Benny Vasseur on trombone on the octet tracks, and a range of different pianists, including Rayond Fol, Rene Utreger, and Francy Boland. Titles include "Vline", "Exitus", "Chet", "Cheeketah", "Dinah", "Tasty Pudding", and "Anticipated Blues" – much more unsual material than some of Baker's other overseas sessions of the time! LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Chet BakerChet Baker In Paris 1955/1956 ... LP
Blue Star/Barclay (France), Mid 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful lost work from Chet Baker! Chet recorded these sides during visits to Paris in 1955 and 1956, and they feature some of his best work from the mid 50s. Most of the material is in quartet format, and five of the tracks have Chet working with the legendary pianist Richard Twardzik, a fantastic talent who passed away in Paris at a tragically young age. Other groups on the set feature great European talents like Francy Boland, Bobby Jaspar, Gerard Gustin, and Raymond Fol – and a few tracks even feature Baker as the lead soloist with a larger group. This 2LP version contains more tracks and better notes than the recent French CD reissue of the material – and titles include "Rondette", "Mid Forte", "Dinah", "Brash", "Mythe", "Sad Walk", "Tenderly", "Chet", "Just Duo", "Tasty Pudding", "Exitus", and "In A Little Provincial Town". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Ben & The Platano GroupParis Soul ... LP
Barclay (France), 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A rare groove from 70s France – the legendary Paris Soul album from this totally cooking combo! Despite their European origins, the group have a strong American approach – a groove that's heavy on bass and congas at the bottom, with almost the same Latin funk touches you might find in some of the Chicano soul groups of the LA scene – but served up here with an even tighter sound overall! All tracks are instrumentals, and they're heavy on Hammond along with the percussion – peppered with just a bit of horns and some sweet fuzzy guitar – all wrapped together beautifully, in a sound that's tight but never slick! There's almost a funky soundtrack vibe to the set – and titles include "Paris Soul", "Hang Out", "Black Waders", "Platano Split", "Salute To Santa", and "Woluwe Strip". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Jacques BrelLe Plat Pays 1 (Les Bourgeois) (Vedettes) ... LP
Barclay (France), 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Brel at his best – delivered with the biting tone that made Brel one of the most brilliant social commentators of the 20th Century, yet with a warmth that offset his critical vision with a real love of life! Arrangements and orchestrations are by the mighty Francois Rauber – a bit fuller and richer than on other Brel albums – in a manner that seeks to deepen the feeling of the tunes without overwhelming them in emotion. Beautiful work throughout – and with titles that include "Madeline", "La Statue", "Les Paumes Du Petit Matin", "Bruxelles", "Les Bourgeois", "Les Biches", and "Chanson Sans Paroles". Beautiful! LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Marpessa DawnMarpessa Dawn EP Collection ... CD
Barclay (Japan), Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Very cool compilation that features rare French recordings made by the lovely actress featured in the film Black Orpheus. The first batch of tracks have a lively loud raw quality, similar to the stuff on the original soundtrack – and titles of these include "Carnaval Samba", "Samba D'Orphee", and "Adieu Tristesse". Other tracks have more of a French pop feel, with titles like "La Fille De La Montagne", "C'est Lui Ma Vie", and "Va-t En Vit Mon Amour". Very nice stuff overall, and some extremely rare recordings served up in a lovely package! CD

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✨✧ Francois De RoubaixLes Plus Belles Musiques De Francois De Roubaix Vol 1 ... LP
Barclay (France), 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Incredible soundtrack work! You may know nothing about Francois De Roubaix, and the films these tracks are from are even more obscure – but trust us, this is a great set of tracks! De Roubaix follows in a tradition of strange baroque arrangements that's vaguely similar to early work by Michel Colombier, with touches of romanticism from Francis Lai – but it's got a strange twist that's all its own. These tracks feature odd bits of electronics, weird guitar parts, haunting woodwind passages, jaunty rhythms, strange vocals – and almost always, a commitment to keen melody and inventive instrumentation. A few cuts are a bit cheesy, but others are jaw-droppingly fresh – and are some of the best soundtrack work we've been exposed to in a long time. LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ FelaTeacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense ... CD
Barclay/Mercury, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from the 80s years of Fela Kuti – and a set that has the Afro Funk genius working with strong studio help from Wally Badarou! The vibe's still as fierce and frenetic as Fela's classic material – each track takes up a full side of the record, with lots of hard rhythms, long instrumental solos, and righteous lyrics – but Badarou has a way of fleshing out the sound without making things sound clunky or commercial – using the some of the subtle elements of his own records, in ways that really bring out the darkness in the tunes! These effects are subtle, but powerful – and maybe work better with Fela than any other producer in the 80s. Titles include "Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense" and "Look & Laugh". CD

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✨✧ Fela & Africa 70Expensive Sh*t ... LP
Barclay (France), 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A real classic from the great Fela Kuti – a seminal mid 70s record that not only shows his impeccable sense of rhythm, but also his sense of rage as well! The title track – "Expensive Sh_t" – is Fela's answer to the time that he got busted for dope, and was forced to take a dump for the cops in order to "produce the goods" (which he had cleverly hidden in his stomach). The track has a great choppy funk groove, and is filled with the kind of raw anger you can imagine that the subject matter would produce – rich emotion that not only comes out in the lyrics, but also the sharp instrumental solos! The other track on the album – "Water No Get Enemy" – is another fantastic one, with cool electric piano solos, great tenor work, and a slinkily vamping groove. LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Expensive Sh*t (180 gram pressing) ... LP 24.99

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✨✧ Juliette GrecoMon Fils Chante ... LP
Barclay (France), 1950s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Bobby JasperMemory Of Dick ... CD
EmArcy/Barclay (France), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Benoit Quersin on bass. CD

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✨✧ Ronald MesquitaRonald Mesquita – Bresil 72 ... CD
Barclay/Mr Bongo (UK), 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the grooviest Brazilian albums you could ever hope to buy – and one that's not even from Brazil, either! This little gem was recorded in France in the early 70s – but it's got a swinging groove that's very similar to the work of Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 during the 60s – upbeat, bossa-inflected, and with a strong undercurrent of jazz! Mesquita's group is a lot like Sergio's – right down to its mix of two vocalists on the lyrics – but there's a few important differences: this group's got one male and one female singer, a lot more percussion than Sergio ever used, and an overall sound that's less pop-oriented, and much harder overall! The whole album's great – tight, driving, and lively, with some incredible production – and titles include "Balanca Pema", "Dabadeia", "Aguas De Marco", "Fechado Pra Balanco", "Zanzibar", and "O Gato". CD

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✨✧ Baden PowellBaden Powell Quartet Vol 1 ... LP
Barclay (France), Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great European work by Baden Powell – recorded with a quartet at the core, plus some larger arrangements by Jean-Michel Defaye that include French jazz musicians, like Lou Game on flute and Pierre Gossez on tenor. Most tracks have a nice little groove and a more complicated approach than Baden's Brazilian 60s recordings – kind of like the best of the MPS records, and like those, with some occasional vocals that sound very nice! Titles include "Batuque No B", "Pra Que Chorar", "Refem De Solidao", "Rapaz De Bem", and "Atirei O Pau No Gato". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Charles AznavourCharles Aznavour – Accompagne Par Paul Mauriat Et Son Orchestre ... LP
Barclay (France), 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Charles AznavourCharles Chante Aznavour Et Dimey ... LP
Barclay (France), 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Charles AznavourDesormais Vol 9 ... LP
Barclay (France), 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Charles AznavourLe Disque D'Or De Charles Aznavour ... LP
Barclay (France), 1970s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Charles AznavourQui ... LP
Barclay (France), 1963. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Backings by Paul Mauriat – and titles include "Tu Exageres", "Donne Tes 16 Ans", "Dors", "Qui", "For Me Formidable", "Au Clair De Mon Ame", and "Les Deux Pigeons". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Jacques BrelBrel ... LP
Barclay (France), 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
This was Brel's last album before his death, and it's an oft-overlooked piece of work that's fantastically different from his better-known 60's oevre, but also every bit as great as that stuff. The tracks on here have an amazingly sombre quality, and are filled with deep swells of emotion that probably made Scott Walker, Mort Shuman, and all the rest wish that they'd waited another 15 years to cover Brel's work! And because this stuff missed the big 60's wave of English translation, it's a lot less familiar, which makes it even more important to have in the original format. Titles include "Jojo", "Jaures", "La Ville S'Endormait", "Voir Un Ami Pleurer", and "Les F...". Fantastic, and a fitting last testament to one of the world's greatest artists! LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Jacques BrelJacques Brel Chante En Multiphonie Stereo ... LP
Barclay (France), 1965. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A very cool stereo edition of classic work from Jacques Brel – with titles that include "Jef", "Au Suivant", "Bruxelles", "Le Dernier Repas", "Les Bourgeois", "Les Toros", and "Les Bonbons". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Jacques BrelLa Chanson Des Vieux Amants 2 ... LP
Barclay (France), 1967. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Repackaging of Brel's 1967 LP – featuring some of his lesser known work from the late 60s, set to arrangements by longtime accompanist Francois Rauber. The tracks are still quite strong, and if anything, Brel's writing has only gotten sharper by this point. Titles include "Le Gaz", "A Jeun", "Fils De", "Les Bonbons 67", "Mon Pere Disait", "La La La", and "Les Coeurs Tendres". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Jacques BrelLe Disque D'Or Vol 2 ... LP
Barclay (France), 1960s/1970s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Keith EmersonInferno ... LP
Barclay (France), 1980. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Dario Agento hired aging prog rock star Keith Emerson for this 1980 horror soundtrack, and the overall approach used by Emerson is similar to some of his solo instrumental work from the late 70s – with lots of keyboard-heavy tracks (acoustic piano, organ, electric piano) that show off Emerson's virtuosity and classical training. The score has some elements that are similar to some of Argento's other soundtracks – like the contemporary work by Goblin – but it's also much more of an Emerson-driven album. The whole thing's remastered here and presented with a total of 15 tracks that include "Mark's Discovery", "Rose Gets It", "Elisa's Story", "Inferno", and "Taxi Ride". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Fela & Africa 70Shuffering & Shmiling/No Agreement ... CD
Barclay/Universal, 1977/1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
Shuffering & Shmiling is one of the tougher Fela albums to find, and it's reissued here with the original cover art, and with the super-extended title cut laid out non-stop end to end. The cut's a very nice groover, and a scathing attack on religion to boot! "No Agreement" is a very long track that's got a super-catchy chorus, and some great jazzy playing by Africa 70, who are led at this point by Tony Allen. Lester Bowie guests on the track, and Fela's on piano, tenor, and alto. The CD finishes up with the cut "Dog Eat Dog", which is another nice one, and a good instrumental with good solos. Packaged beautifully, like the rest of these French Felas – and with the kind of notes and quality we never thought we'd see! CD

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✨✧ Jean FerratJean Ferrat (1965) ... LP
Barclay (France), 1965. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Jean FerratJean Ferrat (Nuit Et Brouillard) (10 inch LP) ... LP
Barclay (France), Early 60s. Very Good+ 10" ... Out Of Stock
Hip early work from Jean Ferrat – with arrangements from Alain Gouraguer! LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Jean FerratVol 3 La Montagne 1964 (aka Jean Ferrat (1966)) ... LP
Barclay (France), 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ OphiucusOphiucus (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Barclay/Lion, 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An album as soaring and cosmic as its cover – recorded by the communal Ophiucus in France in the early 70s, and served up with a really cohesive feel throughout! The group mix folksy roots with some slight psychedelic touches – tripping things out nicely on the best numbers, but always maintaining an up-close, personal feel on the set. Lyrics are never too overblown, and even when all the group members harmonize together, their vocals seem to take second place to the acoustic guitars that set the tone for most tracks. Titles include "Prenez Donnez", "Au Hasard", "Djukela", "Univers", "Inachevee", "Mirlipinious", and "Ne Cherche Plus". CD is beautifully done – with a huge booklet of notes, photos, and other information – plus 8 more English language tracks from the group's ill-fated second LP – titles that include "Give Or Take It", "Into Your Song", "You're Only Dreaming", "Night Song", and "Telephone Funeral Blues". CD

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✨✧ Baden PowellGravado Ao Vivo Em Paris ... LP
Barclay, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Moody guitar work by the great Baden Powell – caught live before a very appreciative audience in Paris, which was his stomping ground at the time. A few tracks are a bit quiet and introspective, but there's also some very nice bossa-inflected work, in Baden's classic style from the 60s. Titles include "Samba Triste", "Consolacao", "Garota De Ipanema", "Marcha Escocesa", and "Berimbau". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Baden PowellLe Monde Musical De Baden Powell ... LP
Barclay (France), 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An early example of the genius of Baden Powell in Europe – a record that helped the bossa guitarist break out of his usual Brazilian bag, and expand his sound a bit with appreciative influences from the Parisian scene! The record still has Powell working in the style of his early work in Brazil – acoustic guitar dancing alongside jazzy bossa rhythms – but the sound is expanded a bit more with arrangements by Paul Mauriat, in a way that produces a slightly more forceful style – one that never overwhelms the bossa, but which emphasizes its best parts. There's almost a soundtrack approach here at times, and the record features a slight bit of vocals from singer Francoise Walch – and includes the tracks "Deve Ser Amor", "Adagio", "Chanson D'Hiver", "Samba Triste", "Garota De Ipanema", "Bahiana", and "Euridice". LP, Vinyl record album
 
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Tim BlakeBlake's New Jerusalem ... LP
Egg (France), 1978. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Tim Blake looks like he's sitting at the helm of a spaceship on the cover – and in a way, that's what his music was at the time – a way of taking off to the skies on waves of electronics, in the kinds of sounds that Blake first created in his Crystal Machine project, but which have an even sharper focus here! The album's got more vocals than Tim's previous effort, and in a way that's what really sets it apart from the rest – as Blake's got this warmly positive approach that would be at home in progressive folk, but which here comes across with a very unique style – given the mostly electronic setting of the album! All the banks of knobs, slides, and keys pictured on the cover are used to strongly skillful effect – on titles that include "Generator", "Passage Sur La Cite", "New Jerusalem", "Song For A New Age", and "Lighthouse". LP, Vinyl record album
(UK Barclay pressing. Cover has some edge wear, but looks nice overall.)

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Milton NascimentoCacador De Mim ... LP
Ariola (Brazil), 1981. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Soaring, spacious work from Milton Nascimento – an album done with musical backings from frequent partner Wagner Tiso, and songwriting help from Fernando Brant – all in the best sophisticated mode of their Minas Geraes generation! The sound is occasionally a bit more mellow than some of Nascimento's other albums – but that also enforces the depth and ambition of the compositions too – as there's a quality here that's extremely thoughtful, and almost visionary – Milton pausing a bit to look towards new horizons, then reaching out beautifully with his soulful vocals. Other guests include Flavio Venturini and Ney Matogrosso – and titles include "Amor Amigo", "De Magia De Danca E Pes", "Noticias Do Brasil", "Vida", "Cacador De Mim", "Sonho De Moco", and "Nos Bailes Da Vida". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s Barclay reissue. Includes the insert. Cover is bent a bit at the edges.)

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✨✧ Django ReinhardtSwing It Lightly (aka Django Reinhardt Joue Avec Les Guitars Unlimited) ... LP
Columbia, 1968. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A weird and wonderful chapter in the career of Django Reinhardt – a posthumous album that has his solo guitar parts taken from older Barclay albums, then reworked with added 60s sounds from Guitars Unlimited! The approach is totally great – an all-guitar groove that has the newer combo adding in rhythm and melody bits with their own electric work – all augmenting Django's originals in ways that are surprisingly wonderful, and which really retain the bristling excitement of the classics. Titles include "Nuages", "Gypsy With A Song", "Insensiblement", "Brazil", "Manoir De Mes Reves", and "Confessin". LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has light wear and aging.)

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✨✧ Tony Joe WhiteSwamp Rock – The Complete Monument Recordings (4CD set) ... CD
Monument/Rhino Handmade, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 4 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The complete Monument recordings of southern soul-tinged swamp rock trailblazer Tony Joe White – in a wonderful box set from the deep catalog explorers at Rhino Handmade! Swamp Rock contains everything from the Black & White, Continued and Tony Joe LPs – with dozens of previously unreleased work from the era. Unlike the most famous dude we can think of who wears the swamp rock genre tag, Tony Joe White really was reared in the swamp country of Louisiana – and genuineness shows on these fine recordings! His vocals here have a bit of that laconic storyteller vibe of a Bobby Bare type character – but the production and arrangements have a real feel for the Stax and Muscle Shoals sounds. It's a blend of styles that's quite unique – and well worth rediscovery! Includes all the tracks from Tony Joe's 3 LPs for Monument plus a swampful of great bonus numbers from those sessions and more – a whopping 81 tracks on four CDs! Disc one includes the Black & White LP and much more: "Willie And Laura Mae Jones", "Soul Francisco", "Whompt Out On You", "Wichita Lineman" and more. Disc 2 features the Continued LP and more: "Elements And Things", "Woodpecker", "Old Man Willis", "Woman With Soul" and much more. Disc 3 includes the Tony Joe LP tracks and more: "Stud-Spider", "Widow Wimberly", "Save Your Sugar For Me", "Hard To Handle" and more. Disc 4 includes a slew of previously unreleased material cut at Barclay Studios in Paris, plus live work from Tony Joe at the Isle Of Wight: titles include "Mississippi Delta", "Chain Of Blues", "Ballad Of Hollis Brown" and more from the Barclay sessions, plus "Boom Boom", "I Want You", "Groupy Girl" and more from Isle Of Wight. CD
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✨✧ VariousBlowing Free – Underground & Progessive Sounds Of 1972 (4CD set) ... CD
Esoteric (UK), 1972. Used 4 CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great illustration of the sorts of qualities that always made the British scene so interesting over the years – as even in the big year of hits that was 1972, these groups still had a way of coming up with all sorts of interesting modes and really fresh styles – maturing the earlier experiments of prog rock, going for some continued inventiveness in more edgey groups, and furthering a new generation of songwriting that took things way past too-familiar pop themes! The depth of music here is really great – and although the set features a few bigger names, they're easily matched with a number of groups who never charted on our side of the Atlantic, and who were really part of the record-buying cognoscenti on both sides of the ocean – represented here by the kind of album nuggets that really pushed this generation past singles and 45s! As with other Esoteric packages in this series, the choice of cuts is great – never too familiar, but also never too obscure for obscure's sake – as the 55 track package moves through work by Khan, Bombadil, Pretty Things, Ten Years After, Skin Alley, Rare Bird, Edgar Broughton Band, Uriah Heep, Hawkwind, Atomic Rooster, Barclay James Harvest, Mellow Candle, Van Der Graaf Generator, Help Yourself, Matching Mole, Bond & Brown, Vinegar Joe, Nektar, Family, Free, and others! CD

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✨✧ Jimi HendrixWar Heroes ... LP
Reprise, 1972. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
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(70s French Barclay pressing. Laminated cover has some top seam wear in the corner, with light wear overall.)

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✨✧ Django ReinhardtJazz Masters 38 ... CD
Verve, 1930s/1940s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pulled from his Decca, Barclay, and Blue Star sessions – other players include Stephane Grappelli, Pierre Michelot, and Joseph Reinhardt. 16 tracks total. CD

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✨✧ Various76 In The Shade – Presented By Bob Stanley ... CD
Ace (UK), 1976. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really cool collection, and one that's got a very special focus – an imaginary soundtrack for the record-breaking British summer of 1976 – a searingly hot time that really pushed the nation to the brink! Bob Stanley's given us some great collections on Ace Records before – often with Pete Wiggs, or as Saint Etienne – and this set continues the very special vibe of those sets, by bringing together cuts that we never would have thought would work so well otherwise – a sublime mix of soul, rock, and pop – all glowing together with the warm vibe of the summer of 1976! Titles include "I'm Mandy Fly Me" by 10CC, "Walking So Free" by Spike Janson, "Sugar Shuffle" by Lynsey DePaul, "Liquid Sunshine" by John Cameron, "Not On The Outside" by Sylvia, "You Are My Love" by Liverpool Express, "You're The Song" by Hollywood Freeway, "Discover Me" by David Ruffin, "Stoned Out" by Simon Park, "Montreal City" by Azimuth, "Stay With Me" by Blue Mink, "Music" by Carmen McRae, "Rock N Roll Star" by Barclay James Harvest, "Fallin In Love" by Hamilton Joe Frank & Reynolds, "Inspiration Information" by Shuggie Otis, and "Miss My Love Today" by Gilbert O'Sullivan. Imagine the mixtape from Guardians Of The Galaxy, but done by a much hipper ear, and you'll get a good idea of this one! CD

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✨✧ Jacques BrelIntegrale Jacques Brel Et Ses Interpretes 1953 to 1962 (6CD set) ... CD
Fremeaux & Associates (France), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 6CDs ... Out Of Stock
A huge collection of work – one that not only gets at the brilliance of the young Jacques Brel as a singer on the Francophone scene, but which also showcases his tremendous talent for penning fresh and original songs – a number of which are served up here in versions by other singers of the time! There's something really special about a Jacques Brel tune – as he cuts to the heart of humanity, exposing dreams, follies, fears, and sadness with a mix of wit and emotion – a balance that nobody else has been able to touch this well – and which also carries over, even when another singer might be handling his songs! The first 4CDs of the set bring together key early recordings by Brel – 89 tracks from his early years on Barclay. And the remaining 2CDs offer up key interpretations of his tunes – another 45 titles, performed by artists who include Juliette Greco, Marc E Odile, Denise Andre, Yves Montand, Jacqueline Nero, Vera Gran, Colette Chevrot, Pia Colombo, Yvette Giraud, Les Riff, and many others – including a fair bit of artists who are not represented well in the world of reissues! CD

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✨✧ Jacques Brel & Georges BrassensBrel Brassens – Les Voisins Magnifique (5CD set) ... CD
Universal (France), Late 50s/1960s. New Copy 5CDs ... Out Of Stock
Two of the greatest French songwriters of the postwar years – each dealing with a variety of topics, served up here in a very unique setting! The package features five CDs that each bring together themes that are strong in the music of both – love, death, injustice, and so on – with alternating songs from the classic Phillips recordings of George Brassens and Barclay material of Jacques Brel – so that the songs play back and forth in a very cool way, showing different perspectives on these themes – all handled with the wit and vision that make each singer great! Each CD also begins with a bit of interview passages – again having Brel or Brassens discuss the topics, before the CD then launches into their songs. There's a massive 107 songs in all – and the set's a great overview of some of the strongest work of these legendary talents! CD

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✨✧ Bobby JasparJazz In Paris – Modern Jazz au Club Saint Germain ... CD
Universal (France), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Although Belgian in origin, tenorist Bobby Jaspar was a key part of the French jazz scene of the postwar years – and his playing on records like this also made him one of the standout jazz talents in Europe in the 50s! The set features extremely rare material by Jaspar – cut for Barclay Records in 1955, and featuring a quintet with Rene Utreger on piano and Sacha Distel on guitar. Distel is especially wonderful, and even though he later went on to become a teen heartthrob pop singer in France, he's an excellent guitarist with an edgey string-heavy tone that really makes the recording stand out from some of Jaspar's other sides. That, and the fact that Jaspar's playing tenor on all tracks but one (he often plays mostly flute on some albums), makes the record one of his best from the time – and titles include "Minor Drops", "Bag's Groove", "Memory Of Dick", "Night In Tunisia", and "I'll Remember April". CD
 
 
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