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Arista/Bluebird, 1979. Used ... $34.99
One of their early classics, and still one of the greatest groups with roots in the Chicago AACM scene! The lineup is wonderful – drums and percussion from the late Steve McCall, bass from Fred Hopkins, and alto, tenor, and flute from the always-amazing Henry Threadgill! The group do a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Arista/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... About December 6, 2023 (delayed)
Great later grooves from Average White Band – a real gem from the point when the group was settling nicely into a mellow soul vein! By this point, the combo wisely realized that they couldn't keep things going forever as a funky group – so they laid back and fell into their second ... (Soul) read more CD
Gary Bartz —
Bartz ... CD Arista/FTG, 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bay City Rollers —
Original Album Classics (Rollin'/Arista/Sony/Legacy (UK), 1974/1975/1976/1977. Used 5 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Dickey Betts & Great Southern —
Dickey Betts & Great Southern (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Arista (Japan), 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
Arista/Expansion (UK), 1982. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
A jazz funk masterpiece, and THE record by the legendary Don Blackman – the only one issued under his own name for many many years, and a famous little set that's been sampled endlessly over the years, and for good reason! The vibe here is one that's barely been matched again – a blend ... (Soul) read more CD
(Remastered edition – completely new version taken from the original source master tapes!)
Angela Bofill —
Something About You (with bonus tracks) ... CD Arista, 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
A soaring classic from Angie Bofil – a record that stands as one of the most perfect demonstrations of her upbeat, positive approach to soul! There's a style here that seems to be a bit in the legacy of Minnie Riperton – especially the way that Narada Michael Waldon brings in some ... (Soul) read more CD
Angela Bofill —
Too Tough ... CD Arista (Japan), 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
An Arista winner from Angela Bofill – one that has her working strongly with Narada Michael Walden – who helps Bofill on production and songwriting for part of the album, and really helps bring a nicely solid feel to the set! The tunes are more in an 80s soul mode than before for Angie ... (Soul) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Box Tops —
Best Of The Box Tops – Soul Deep ... CD Arista, Late 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Box Tops —
Best Of The Box Tops – Soul Deep ... CD Arista, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Arista/Bluebird, 1976. Used ... $14.99 19.99
One of Braxton's first recordings of his work for larger ensembles, and a masterpiece that gives a good example of the kind of early ideas that have informed some of his recent work in the same style. The orchestras vary from track to track, but they all include excellent players like Roscoe ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1987 Bluebird/RCA pressing.)
Breakwater —
Breakwater ... CD Arista/BMG (Japan), 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
A landmark set from a group who only ever gave the world two albums – but who've gone on to have a huge influence over the years! This initial offering from Breakwater is a masterful blend of jazzy fusion and mellower soul – a sound sifted together so perfectly, it really tops the rest ... (Soul) read more CD
(1995 Japanese pressing, part of the fantastic Free Soul collection – includes obi!)
Breakwater —
Splashdown ... CD Arista/BMG (Japan), 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
No splashdown here – as Breakwater are every bit as soaringly soulful as they were on their debut set! The groove here is that perfect blend of jazz and soul that only a few groups in the 70s really got right – maybe Pleasure, or The Blackbyrds – and most certainly Breakwater, ... (Soul) read more CD
(1996 Japanese pressing, part of the fantastic Free Soul collection – includes obi!)
Brecker Brothers —
Sneakin' Up Behind You – The Very Best Of The Brecker Brothers ... CD Arista/Legacy, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Sneakin' Up Behind You", "Some Skunk Funk", "Tabula Rasa", "Baffled", "Jacknife", and "Funky Sea, Funky Dew". (Jazz) CD
Shirley Brown —
Shirley Brown ... CD Arista/Soul Brother (UK), 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great non-Stax album from Memphis soul singer Shirley Brown – recorded for Arista, but with all the depth and feeling of her indie work! Shirley's wonderfully teamed here with songwriter Bettye Crutcher –one of the best second generation talents at Stax, and writer with a great way ... (Soul) read more CD
Clipse —
Lord Willin' ... CD Star Trak/Arista, 2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first Clipse album to see release – and a neo-electro/drug rap/crossover hip hop masterpiece produced by the Neptunes – the debut LP on their own Star Trak label. Malice and Pusha T arrive as smooth, confident rhymers with plenty of standout moments, while the Neptunes reach an ... (Hip Hop) read more CD
Larry Coryell —
Standing Ovation ... CD Mood/Sony/Arista (Japan), 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
Solo recording by Coryell, with titles including "Discotexas", "Ravel", "Piano Improvisation", "Sweet Shuffle", and "Moon". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Delfonics —
Best Of The Delfonics ... CD Arista, Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tasty set that includes many of the Delfonics' best moments from their classic Philly Groove years! This is the kind of heavenly east coast group soul that never gets old – and it's no wonder this stuff keeps cropping up in movies and samples over the years. Titles include "Tell Me ... (Soul) read more CD
Delfonics —
La La Means I Love You – The Definitive Collection ... CD Philly Groove/Arista, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice dose of work from one of the greatest harmony soul groups of all time – the mighty Delfonics, a trio who took high-end vocals to a whole new level! The package does a good job of mixing hits up with a few lesser-known gems from the group – showing their full vocal potential, and ... (Soul) read more CD
Dido —
Safe Trip Home ... CD Arista/Cheeky/Sony, 2008. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Candy Dulfer —
Saxuality ... CD Arista, 1989. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Jazzid", "Get The Funk", "Mr. Lee", "There Goes The Neighbourhood", and "Heavenly City". (Jazz) CD
(Punch through barcode.)
5th Dimension —
Essential 5th Dimension ... CD Arista, Late 60s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
5th Dimension —
Greatest Hits On Earth ... CD Arista, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
5th Dimension —
Ultimate 5th Dimension ... CD Arista/BMG, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Aretha Franklin —
Aretha (1986) ... CD Arista, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
A big one from Aretha Franklin's 80s comeback years on Arista Records – a set that features a surprising guest appearance from Keith Richards, but mostly concentrates on Franklin's successful run with producer/arranger Narada Michael Walden – who continues to do a great job of updating ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Aretha Franklin —
Get It Right ... CD Arista, 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
A real standout from Aretha Franklin's years on Arista – a set produced by Luther Vandross, with a soaring groove that really opens Aretha up nicely! Luther's more in the mode here of his 70s club productions than his 80s hits – that warm, midtempo vibe that's full of lush moments, but ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Aretha Franklin —
Jump To It ... CD Arista, 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
Aretha's grooving sweetly here in the early 80s for Arista – on a record that's produced by none other than Luther Vandross – and it's a damn strong one, too! Aretha wasn't the first, or the last classic soul singer to embrace the 80s, but relatively few outshined their younger peers ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Aretha Franklin —
Jump To It ... CD Arista, 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
Aretha's grooving sweetly here in the early 80s for Arista – on a record that's produced by none other than Luther Vandross – and it's a damn strong one, too! Aretha wasn't the first, or the last classic soul singer to embrace the 80s, but relatively few outshined their younger peers ... (Soul) read more CD
Aretha Franklin —
Love All The Hurt Away (with bonus tracks) ... CD Arista/Big Break (UK), 1981. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An early 80s gem from Aretha Franklin – one of the best of her years at Arista Records, thanks to solid help in the studio from the mighty Arif Mardin! Mardin's in perfect form here – the same blend of older soul and jazzier, more sophisticated styles that he was also bringing to Chaka ... (Soul) read more CD
Aretha Franklin —
Through The Storm ... CD Arista, 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
Aretha Franklin at the end of the 80s – capping off a big run of records for Arista with another successful collaboration with Narada Michael Walden! There's a bit more of a groove here than before – a nice bounce on many cuts that almost brings in a slight new jack flavor – but ... (Soul) read more CD
Aretha Franklin —
What You See Is What You Sweat ... CD Arista, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Kenny G —
Duotones ... CD Arista, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Alan Glass, Corrado Rustici, and John Raymond on guitar; Joe Plass and Randy Jackson on bass, Gigi Conaway and Kenny McDougald on drums, and Tony Gable on percussion. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Grateful Dead —
Arista Years ... CD Arista, Late 70s/Late 80s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Grateful Dead —
Dead Set ... CD Arista, 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features material recorded live in San Francisco and New York. (Rock) CD
(Out of print, booklet has some light wear.)
Grateful Dead —
In The Dark ... CD Arista, 1987. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An album that hardly has the Grateful Dead in the dark – given that it was one of their biggest of the 80s, and really helped the group find a big new audience, thanks to a surprising hit! All the older elements are still in place, but the production has definitely changed since the early ... (Rock) read more CD
Grateful Dead —
Steppin Out With The Grateful Dead – England 72 ... CD Grateful Dead/Arista, 1972. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Arista, 1977. Used ... $4.99
The first Grateful Dead album on Arista, and a set that definitely marks a new chapter for the group – one that has them using a surprising amount of soul references in their music, in part through some heavy vocal contributions from Donna Jean Godchaux! The arrangements are fuller than ... (Rock) read more CD
(BMG pressing.)
Haircut 100 —
Pelican West (4CD set) ... CD Arista/Edsel (UK), 1982. Used 4CD ... Out Of Stock
A heck of a charmer from Haircut 100 – one of a handful of great UK albums from the early 80s that mixed post-punk energy with warmer touches from jazz and Latin – all in a blend that's completely wonderful overall! Haircut 100 were never trying to change the world – and they ... (Rock) read more CD
Haircut 100 —
Pelican West (4CD set) ... CD Arista/Edsel (UK), 1982. New Copy 4CD ... Out Of Stock
A heck of a charmer from Haircut 100 – one of a handful of great UK albums from the early 80s that mixed post-punk energy with warmer touches from jazz and Latin – all in a blend that's completely wonderful overall! Haircut 100 were never trying to change the world – and they ... (Rock) read more CD
Hall & Oates —
Essential Daryl Hall & John Oates ... CD RCA/Arista/Legacy, Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. Used 3CD ... Out Of Stock
(Rock) CD
(Out of print, please note that there is a one inch tear on the corner of the digipak cover.)
Anthony Hamilton —
Ain't Nobody Worryin' ... CD So So Def/Arista, 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
The best album yet from Anthony Hamilton – one of major label soul's saving graces of the mid 00s – and one of the few cats out there making records that melds an organic groove with production that's crisp & poppin'! Anthony's songs dip into the time-honored soul style of songs ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
Arista, 2003. Used ... $1.99
A really strong debut from Anthony Hamilton – easily the strongest album we've ever heard on the usually much more commercial So So Def label! Anthony seriously vibrates the rich depth of southern soul on every cut here, as filtered through late-model natural hip hop beats and vibes. He's ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
Headhunters —
Survival Of The Fittest (Japanese pressing) ... CD Arista (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
A landmark bit of jazz funk – from one of the greatest backup groups of the 70s! Herbie Hancock first brought The Headhunters to light – working with the San Francisco-based combo that included Bennie Maupin, Mike Clark, Paul Jackson, and Bill Summers – using their sound to give ... (Soul) read more CD
Bernard Herrmann —
Taxi Driver – Original Soundtrack ... CD Arista, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Herrmann's original score to the film is pretty compelling – almost in the mode of some of his work for Hitchcock – and it's conducted here by Herrmann himself and by Dave Blume. The CD's got 2 especially noteworthy tracks – "Diary Of A Taxi Driver", which features a ... (Soundtracks) read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Hiroshima —
Hiroshima/Arista/Vocalion (UK), 1979/1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two sweet sets from Hiroshima – back to back on a single CD! First up is the self-titled first album from Hiroshima – a group who took the 70s experiments in Japanese fusion right into the American mainstream – with a wonderful blend of jazz and soul, and a production style that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Whitney Houston —
Preacher's Wife – Original Soundtrack ... CD Arista, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Hurrah! —
Tell God I'm Here ... CD Kitchenware/Arista/Cherry Red, 1987. Used 2 CD ... Out Of Stock
Phyllis Hyman —
Can't We Fall In Love Again ... CD Arista/BMG (Japan), 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
Phyllis Hyman's nicely balanced here between the two key sides of her early career at its best – working with straight soul production from Chuck Jackson, and slightly more complicated grooves handled by Norman Connors! The pair really bring a nice sense of balance to the record, and in a ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Phyllis Hyman —
Legacy Of Phyllis Hyman ... CD Arista, Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Arista/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 70s/1980s/1990s. New Copy 9CD ... $46.99 74.99
An insane tribute to one of the greatest female soul singers to emerge in the 70s – the magnificent Phyllis Hyman, a vocalist who first began in jazz, then moved to soul music to help chart a whole new sound for the future – a new sort of sophistication that was key to a shift in the ... (Soul) read more CD
Jack Frost —
Jack Frost ... CD Arista, 1991. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Elmore James —
Shake Your Money Maker – The Best Of The Fire Sessions ... CD Buddah/Arista, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Kashif —
Love Changes ... CD Arista, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
Exactly the kind of record that shows why Kashif was one of the leading mainstream talents of the 80s – a set that not only has the artist really maturing as a singer, songwriter, and producer – but one that also has him reaching out to bring in a host of other talents from the time as ... (Soul) read more CD
Arista, 1988. Used ... $6.99
Arista/Muzak (Japan), 1971. Used ... $24.99
Reedman Oliver Lake at his most creative – stepping out here on a sublime set of 70s improvisations – all put together with a really spiritual feel! There's a very open, collaborative feel to the music – and the set was recorded in St Louis, at a time when Lake was a key part of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2019 Japanese pressing.)
Arista, 1966. Used ... $4.99
The first-ever album from The Monkees – a set that's overflowing with great numbers from the teams of Boyce & Hart and Goffin & King – plus one original by Mike Nesmith himself! The whole thing's groovy as groovy can be – and despite any thoughts that folks at the time ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Monkees ... LP 11.99(Out of print.)
Neptunes —
Neptunes Present Clones ... CD Star Trak/Arista, 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
Neptunes —
Neptunes Present Clones (with bonus DVD) ... CD Star Trak/Arista, 2003. Used CD & DVD ... Out Of Stock
Other Ones —
Strange Remain ... CD Grateful Dead/Arista, 1999. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Outlaws —
Green Grass & High Tides – Best Of The Outlaws ... CD Arista, Late 70s. Used ... $1.99
Outlaws —
Lady In Waiting (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Arista (Japan), 1976. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Outlaws —
Outlaws (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Arista (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Graham Parker & The Rumour —
Squeezing Out Sparks/Arista, 1979/1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Arista, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Alan Parsons Project —
Eye In The Sky ... CD Arista, 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the hometown favorite, Chicago Bulls 'theme' music, "Sirius" – and of course, "Eye In The Sky". (Rock) CD
Alan Parsons Project —
Eye In The Sky (longbox edition) ... CD Arista, 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the hometown favorite, Chicago Bulls 'theme' music, "Sirius" – and of course, "Eye In The Sky". (Rock) CD
Alan Parsons Project —
Instrumental Works ... CD Arista, Late 70s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Iggy Pop —
New Values (with bonus tracks) ... CD Arista, 1979. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the great earlier solo records from Iggy – capping off the 70s here with a bang! New Values finds Iggy a real peak point for edgy, yet accessible songwriting – a talent he no doubt honed in the preceding few years of working with David Bowie. The production is great here, too ... (Rock) read more CD
(2000 pressing with 2 bonus tracks, punch through barcode.)
Arista, 1999. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Run-DMC —
Raising Hell ... CD Profile/Arista, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
The massive third album from Run DMC – made at the top of their game – a pivotal effort that brought them to peak popularity and helped break hip hop in a huge way in the pop culture landscape! Part of the album's strength is its guitar-heavy sound on some of the grooves – ... (Hip Hop) read more CD
Patrice Rushen —
Watch Out! ... CD Arista, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
Patrice Rushen in a crisp 80s soul mode! Watch Out finds Patrice really cutting down the keyboards in favor of stronger vocals right out front – breaking all the rules, as the title of second song tells it – and it works really well! Most of the arrangements, synth and drum ... (Soul) read more CD
(Original pressing – disc made in Japan.)
Arista/Iconoclassic, 1976. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
A soaring, spacey set from the mighty David Sancious – one of his 70s albums that's almost a genre unto itself, given the many different elements that David mixes into the music – touches of jazz, fusion, funk, and soul – but also delivered with the proficiency you might find in a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gil Scott-Heron —
Secrets ... CD Arista (Japan), 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
Spiritualized —
Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space ... CD Arista, 1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly big breakthrough for Spiritualized – something we never would have guessed from the underground years of Spacemen 3 in the decade before! The set fuses that previous group's love of fuzz and space with a tighter sense of songwriting – that new psych blend of guitars and ... (Rock) read more CD
Lisa Stansfield —
Affection ... CD Arista, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
Big bouncing soul from Lisa Stansfield – a record that almost rivaled the first effort from Soul II Soul for UK impact on the American mainstream! Despite a pasty-white cover, the record's got a hell of a lot of color – some rich rhythms that reintroduced a syncopated funky sound to ... (Soul) read more CD
Lisa Stansfield —
Affection, Love & Hits – The Best Of Lisa Stansfield ... CD Arista, Early 90s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Angie Stone —
Black Diamond ... CD Arista, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
Angie Stone's first solo LP, after her years with the Sequence and Vertical Hold. With a sound that nods towards the classic soul of the 70s, but firmly rooted in a more contemporary post-Hip Hop/NuSoul vibe, this set's a strong effort with the sort of self assured songcraft and tight production ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
Cecil Taylor —
Nefertiti The Beautiful One Has Come (Live At The Cafe Montmartre) ... CD Arista/Freedom/Revenant, 1962. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Excellent Revenant reissue that brings together the full set from Cecil's 1962 performance at Cafe Monmartre. He's playing here in a trio that has Jimmy Lyons on alto and Sonny Murray on drums, and the music's a key link between his later seventies stuff, and his earlier work that you can find on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, case has some light edgewear.)
TLC —
Now & Forever – The Hits ... CD Arista, 1990s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Vangelis —
Direct ... CD Arista, 1988. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Arista/BGO (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99 About June 5, 2024
Gino Vannelli still going strong well into the 80s – hitting this sweet blend of soul, rock, and crossover vibes – all in a style he virtually invented for himself in the 70s! The long perm look may have kept Gino out of crates in later years, but there's a top-quality feel to the ... (Soul) read more CD
Dionne Warwick —
Deja Vu – The Arista Recordings 1979 to 1994 (12CD set) ... CD Arista/Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. New Copy 12 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A huge run of music from the legendary Dionne Warwick – all of it very different than her early work with Burt Bacharach, and brought together as a strong testament to her ability to change and grow over the years! Although Dionne started as a sweeter singer in the 60s, and had a few great ... (Soul) read more CD
Dionne Warwick —
How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye (with bonus tracks) ... CD Arista/FTG, 1983. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Dionne Warwick steps out strongly with some great production help from Luther Vandross – who gives the lady a groove that's possibly even tighter than on her other Arista albums, really shaking off some of her more familiar modes, and going for a powerful 80s sound. There's still some good ... (Soul) read more CD
