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Frankie Laine —
Very Best Of (ABC Years) ... CD MCA, Late 1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
MCA, Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
JB Lenoir —
Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues – JB Lenoir ... CD MCA, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Soundtrack to the Martin Scorsese/Wim Wenders documentary – tracks include "Eisenhower Blues", "Don't Dog Your Woman", "If You Love Me", "Five Years", "Give Me One More Shot" and "Voodoo Boogie". (Blues) CD
Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used ... $1.99
Ramsey Lewis on piano, Christopher White, Cleveland Eaton, and Eldee Young on bass, Maurice White and Red Holt on drums, and Eldee Young on cello. (Jazz) CD
Argo/MCA (Japan), 1962. Used ... $18.99
One of the most unique albums from Ramsey Lewis' early years at Chess Records – a spare set of bossa groovers that has the Lewis trio with Eldee Young and Redd Holt augmented by added Brazilian percussion and guitar! The sound is spare, sharp, and soulful – and the record's one of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 20bit K2 pressing, includes obi.)
Little Milton —
Welcome To The Club – The Essential Chess Recordings ... CD Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock Also available Welcome To The Club – The Essential Chess Recordings ... CD 12.99
Little Milton —
Welcome To The Club – The Essential Chess Recordings ... CD Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used 2CD ... $12.99
With 48 tracks including "Sneaking Around", "She Put A Spell On Me", "Blind Man", "Country Style", "Let Me Down Easy", "Twenty-Three Hours", "Moanin' For Your Girl", and "Grits Ain't Groceries". (Blues) CD
(Out of print, cutout mark through barcode.)
Chess/MCA, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
A fantastic set – 46 Chess Records recordings, including a few unissued titles! (Blues) CD
(CONDITION NOTE: this copy is missing the booklet, complete track list on back cover – priced accordingly.)
Love —
False Start ... CD MCA/BGO (UK), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Later work from Love, and more of an Arthur Lee record than a true group effort – but still pretty nice! There's a hard rocking sound on most of the cuts – very fierce guitars, but also done with a nicely rhythmic approach that has less noodly bits than other groups of the time, and ... (Rock) read more CD
Loretta Lynn —
Definitive Collection ... CD MCA, 1960s/1970s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Loretta Lynn —
Honky Tonk Girl (3CD set) ... CD MCA, 1978. Used 3CD ... Out Of Stock
Loretta Lynn —
Icon ... CD MCA, 1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features "Blue Kentucky Girl", "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)", "Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)", "Fist City" and More! (Folk/Country) CD
Lynyrd Skynyrd —
Nuthin' Fancy (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD MCA/Universal (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Lynyrd Skynyrd —
Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD MCA/Geffen (Japan), 1973. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Includes demo versions of "Mr. Banker", "Down South Jukin", "Tuesday's Gone", "Gimme Three Steps", and "Free Bird". (Rock) CD
Lynyrd Skynyrd —
Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd (Original Master Recording) ... CD MCA/Mobile Fidelity, 1973. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Lynyrd Skynyrd —
Second Helping (original master recording) ... CD MCA/Mobile Fidelity, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
Lynyrd Skynyrd —
Second Helping (with bonus tracks) ... CD MCA, 1974. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Lynyrd Skynyrd —
Skynyrd's First – The Complete Muscle Shoals Album ... CD MCA, 1971. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Lynyrd Skynyrd —
Sounds Of The South – MCA Years 1973 to 1988 (8CD box set) ... CD MCA/Geffen (Japan), 1970s/1980s. Used 8CD ... Out Of Stock
(Rock) CD
(2007 Japanese box set – still sealed with obi and backing sheet!!! Includes a second Disk Union promotional box with cool alternate artwork.)
Uncle Dave Macon —
Country Music Hall Of Fame ... CD MCA, Late 20s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mamas & Papas —
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears ... CD MCA, 1966. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Manitoba's Wild Kingdom —
And You? ... CD MCA/Popular Mataphysics, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
Shelly Manne —
2 3 4 ... CD Impulse/MCA (Japan), 1962. Used ... $11.99
A surprisingly great Shelly Manne album from the early 60s – one that follows a format that has Shelly playing in duo format ("2"), trio ("3"), and quartet ("4") – hence the title! The duo track is incredible – a spare duet with Coleman Hawkins ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1991 Japanese pressing. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Dave Mason —
Alone Together (original master recording) ... CD MCA/Mobile Fidelity, 1970. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Dave Mason's first solo album – and a pretty a great one! Alone Together wasn't a huge hit back in the day, but man is a ever a pleasing set. It's rich with blues & soul steeped lead vocals and sweet backing harmonies and bed of acoustic guitars at the core of most of the tunes – ... (Rock) read more CD
(Out of print gold CD pressing – on Mobile Fidelity!)
Dave Mason —
Headkeeper ... CD MCA, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
A split album – one side live, one in the studio – one that features guest work from Graham Nash, Spencer Davis, and Rita Coolidge – on titles that include "Pearly Queen", "Just A Song", "To Be Free", "Headkeeper", "World IN ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Headkeeper ... LP 4.99
Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions —
Best Of Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions – 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection ... CD MCA, 1960s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Rob McConnell —
Boss Brass & Woods ... CD MCA/Impulse, 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
Carmen McRae —
Something To Swing About ... CD Kapp/MCA (Japan), 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Backing band features Zoot Sims, Richard Williams, and Phil Woods – arranged and conducted by Ernie Wilkins ... (Vocalists) CD
(Out of print.)
Reba McEntire —
My Kind Of Country/MCA, 1984/1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
Impulse/MCA, 1963. Used ... $4.99
Fantastic – and one of Mingus' greatest albums ever! This one ranks right up with The Clown and Pithecantropus Erectus for sheer raw power and emotion – and Mingus' writing here is incredibly tight, giving soloists like Charlie Mariano, Jaki Byard, Richard Williams, and Jerome ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Early MCA pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
Mingus Plays Piano – Spontaneous Compositions & Improvisations ... CD Impulse/MCA, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly enchanting album of piano work from Charles Mingus – one of a few he cut on the instrument, and quite different than his regular work on bass! Unlike the bold, angry role that Mingus would take on as a leader, the approach here is very personal and introspective – long ... (Jazz) read more CD
MCA, 1988. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Argo/MCA (Japan), 1956/1957. Used ... $18.99
Pivotal work from James Moody! The record was cut at a time when Moody was completely reinventing himself – shifting from the hard bopper of earlier years, into a sophisticated, slightly exotic player with an interest in mixing many different styles into a unique soul jazz vision. As part ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
MCA, 1992. Used ... $11.99
Titles include "Finding My Way Back To You", "Love's Taken Over", "Precious", "It's Alright", "As If We Never Met", and "Because You're Mine". (Soul) CD
(Includes obi.)
Giorgio Moroder —
Scarface – Original Soundtrack ... CD MCA/Geffen, 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
Say hello to our little friend – the classic soundtrack to Scarface – a record that showed a whole new side of the talents of the legendary Giorgio Mororder! By the time of this set, Moroder had already broken the charts with disco productions, and turned out to be a groundbreaking ... (Soundtracks) read more CD
Charles Musselwhite —
Memphis Tennessee (Original Master Recording) ... CD MCA/Mobile Fidelity, Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Fetaures Skip Rose on piano and organ, and Freddie Roulette on steel guitar! Recorded at Ardent by Don Nix, too! (Blues) CD
Impulse/MCA, 1961. Used ... $2.99
One of the all-time classics of early 60s mainstream jazz – and a beautiful record that showcases writing and arranging talents of Oliver Nelson! Nelson had been bumping around a variety of sessions before this one – as a leader, sideman, and arranger – but it was with this album ... (Jazz) read more CD
(MCA pressing.)
Oliver Nelson —
More Blues & The Abstract Truth ... CD Impulse/MCA, 1963. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Oliver Nelson's follow-up to his classic Blues & The Abstract Truth session for Impulse – and like that one, a tremendous little album – filled with deep tones and wonderful colors in sound! The group here's a bit larger than before – an ensemble that includes Phil Woods on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, MCA pressing with a small cutout hole through booklet and tray card.)
New Edition —
Under The Blue Moon ... CD MCA, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
New Edition show they're no Johnnies-come-lately on the harmony soul scene – and pay tribute to a host of older groups from the 50s and 70s – singing a mix of hits and soul classics in a laidback late nite mode that brings a real focus on their vocals. Given their age, there's a sound ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Under The Blue Moon ... LP 7.99
MCA, 1989. Used ... $1.99
Oingo Boingo —
Boingo Alive – Celebration Of A Decade 1979 to 1988 ... CD MCA, Late 70s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
One Way —
Wrap Your Body (with bonus track) ... CD MCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
Damn, One Way never lets us down – and although the group cut many albums back in the day, all of them have some great standout moments! The groove here seems even tighter than ever, but never slick or commercial – a very important distinction, given that so many of One Way's ... (Soul) read more CD
One Way – Featuring Al Hudson & Alicia Myers —
Best Of One Way ... CD MCA, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Groove-happy soul – a 14 track collection that brings together some of the best dancefloor numbers from Al Hudson's group One Way, plus a few solo tunes by one of its best singers, Alicia Myers! Hudson had a unique style that wasn't really disco, wasn't really funk – but took elements ... (Soul) read more CD
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers —
Into The Great Wide Open ... CD MCA, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers —
Into The Great Wide Open (longbox version) ... CD MCA, 1991. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
John Phillips —
John The Wolfking Of LA (aka John Phillips, plus bonus tracks) ... CD MCA/Varese, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
It's a long way from The Mamas & The Papas by this time for John Phillips – standing on the beach on the cover, all bedraggled in a dirty hat and coat, with a long beard, and a worn-out look on his face – but that change turns out to be a great one for him, as you'll hear on the set! ... (Rock) read more CD
Basil Poledouris —
Hunt For Red October – Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ... CD MCA, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
MCA, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Titles include "Stagger Lee", "Lawdy Miss Clawdy", "Come Into My Heart", "Lady Luck", "Never Let Me Go", and "Have You Ever Had The Blues?" – 18 tracks total. (Soul) CD
(Out of print.)
Rahzel —
Make The Music 2000 ... CD MCA, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
After having built his reputation with some amazing performances during The Roots non-stop live performances, the Roots human beatbox releases his first solo LP, and does a respectable job on the mic, rhyming that is. Beats by Marley Marl, Pete Rock and Scott Storch, guest spots by Meshell N'Degeoc ... (Hip Hop) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ready For The World —
Straight Down To Business (with bonus track) ... CD MCA, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Minnie Riperton —
Her Chess Years – Featuring The Gems & Rotary Connection – 50th Anniversary Collection ... CD MCA/Chess, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great early work by Minnie Riperton – featuring tracks that she recorded as a female soul singer, plus later work recorded with the groundbreaking group Rotary Connection! The set's got some of Minnie's earliest singles for the Chess label – including "All Of It", "Lonel ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Argo/MCA (Japan), 1958. Used ... $18.99
Killer set of bop tracks recorded by Max and other NY bop heavy hitters – like Hank Mobley and Kenny Dorham – plus a guest appearance by Ramsey Lewis on piano, in one of his few non-Chicago, non-trio sides! The record's got that great kind of energy that Roach could hit when he really ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 20bit K2 pressing, includes obi.)
Rhino/MCA, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $4.99
Argo/MCA (Japan), 1959. Used ... $24.99
One of the great albums that Red Rodney recorded during his comeback in the late 50's, and one that features the great Philadelphia tenor player Billy Root! Root's playing is one of the highlights of this LP, and he wails with a soulful intensity that maks the whole album crackle. Tracks include ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Jimmy Rogers —
Complete Chess Recordings ... CD Chess/MCA, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $16.99
Sonny Rollins —
Alfie ... CD Impulse/MCA (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful soundtrack to the dark British comedy of the same name – starring a young Michael Caine! You might expect it to be a bit schmaltzy, but it's pure jazz all the way through, and features strong inside playing by Rollins over lively orchestrations by Oliver Nelson – filled ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Alfie ... LP 31.99(1991 Japanese jewel case pressing. Includes obi!)
Roots —
Phrenology ... CD MCA, 2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
On Things Fall Apart ?uestlove, Black Thought, DJ Scratch, Rahzel and co. reinvigorated the scene with a Philly style soulful, melancholy groove that seemingly influenced the entirety of the NuSoul world – and it could even be argued that the Roots birthed that whole scene. Phrenology ... (Hip Hop) read more CD
Roots —
Things Fall Apart ... CD MCA, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
A landmark effort from the Legendary Roots Crew – one that a lot of folks hail as their greatest album – and there's a strong case to be made for that! Jazzy soul backdrops and lyrics that both personally and culturally reflective – and it's also the best produced Roots album to ... (Hip Hop) read more CD
Rossington Collins Band —
Love Your Man (with bonus tracks) ... CD MCA, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Rotary Connection —
Rotary Connection ... CD Chess/MCA, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
Amazingly baroque soul by this legendary crossover group from Chicago! Take 1 part hippy dippy rockers, 1 part young lovely soulful Minnie Riperton, and 1 part crazy wigged out Chess/Cadet soul studios – and you've only got the beginnings of one of the most unique soul bands to come out of ... (Soul) read more CD
Rufus —
Very Best Of Rufus With Chaka Khan ... CD MCA, Mid 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The best early work of this legendary group – a sublime meeting of the incredible vocals of Chaka Khan and the jazz funk goodness of Rufus – one of those 70s blends that so many others tried to copy, but never got this right ever again! Every cut's a gem – well-produced, tightly ... (Soul) read more CD
Rufus With Chaka Khan —
Rufusized ... CD MCA, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
Funk, soul, jazz, and plenty more – all wrapped up into this 70s masterpiece from Rufus – the kind of record that not only never gets old, but which still has folks wondering how the group could have gotten things this perfect all these many years later! Chaka Khan and the group are in ... (Soul) read more CD
Impulse/MCA, 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A righteous cover, a righteous title, and a righteous little session that features one long song that spans the entire length of the album! "Black Unity" may well be Pharoah Sanders' freest expression on record to date – but it's also still got all the hallmarks of his best moments ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Black Unity (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(1997 digipak pressing – still sealed, with hype sticker!)
Lalo Schifrin —
Mission Impossible – Mission Anthology ... CD MCA/One Way, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A familiar record – but a fantastic one! You probably all know the famous theme to "Mission Impossible" – Lalo Schfrin's beautiful jazzy number, with three piano notes revolving over and over again with incredible intensity – and the rest of the record is every bit as ... (Soundtracks) read more CD
Lalo Schifrin —
Rollercoaster ... CD MCA/Aleph, 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
Not Lalo's greatest soundtrack of the 70s, but with a few nice moments! The music was written for a strange action film that starred George Segal, Henry Fonda, and Richard Widmark, set in an amusement park – and, not surprisingly, about half the tunes have a carnival or circus type theme to ... (Soundtracks) read more CD
Gene Shaw —
Carnival Sketches ... CD Argo/MCA (Japan), 1964. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic record by one of the great lost trumpet talents of the 60s – and a key album on the Chicago scene of the time too! Gene "Clarence" Shaw played with Mingus, until the big one scared him away, and he fled to Chicago and started recording LPs for Argo. All of the LPs are ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Impulse/MCA, 1965. Used ... $6.99
Fantastic stuff – easily one of Archie Shepp's greatest albums, and certainly one of the pivotal points of 60s avant garde jazz! The album features Shepp leading a crack "new thing" line up that includes Ted Curson on trumpet, Marion Brown on alto, Joe Chambers on drums, Reggie ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1995 dipipak pressing. Cover has a bit of edgewear and a peeled spot on the back.)
Archie Shepp —
Fire Music ... CD Impulse/MCA, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic stuff – easily one of Archie Shepp's greatest albums, and certainly one of the pivotal points of 60s avant garde jazz! The album features Shepp leading a crack "new thing" line up that includes Ted Curson on trumpet, Marion Brown on alto, Joe Chambers on drums, Reggie ... (Jazz) read more CD
Archie Shepp —
Way Ahead ... CD Impulse/MCA, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Definitely the way ahead in jazz – back in the 60s, and well into the 21st Century too! Archie Shepp's in prime form here – working with a sextet that's awash in avant freedoms, but which always shows a great sense of restraint – just the right power gained from the new modes of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1998 digipak pressing – still sealed!)
Silver Apples —
Silver Apples/MCA (UK), Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Both of the rare original albums by this legendary 60s electronic group – out now on one lovely 18 track CD! The Apples were one of the most unique groups of their era, and they mixed electronics with a throbbing rock groove in a way that not only predicted lots of the musical trends of the ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Silver Apples (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP 23.99
Bluesway/MCA, Late 60s. Used ... $9.99
Spyro Gyra —
Breakout ... CD Amherst/MCA, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
Michael Stanley —
Michael Stanley ... CD MCA/Razor & Tie, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the classic sets on the short-lived Tumbleweed label – with tracks that include "Rosewood Bitters", "Moving Right Along", "Resurrection", "Good Time Charlie", "Song For A Friend Soon Gone", "A Friend & Nothing More", and ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Michael Stanley ... LP 9.99
Steely Dan —
Aja ... CD MCA, 1977. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An undisputed masterpiece, and a record we never tire of hearing – unabashedly the inspiration for our years of jazzy exploration as adults, even though it was probably the closest thing we ever got to the genre as wee lads! Walter Becker & Donald Fagan raise their already-high bar to ... (Rock) read more CD
(Pre-barcode pressing.)
Steely Dan —
Can't Buy A Thrill ... CD ABC/MCA, 1972. Used ... $4.99
The first album from Steely Dan, and a really nice chapter in their career – one that's maybe a bit less iconic than the late 70s records, but in a way that really keeps things interesting! There's definitely less jazz and polish than on the later albums – but already, the group are ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Can't Buy A Thrill ... CD 3.99(1998 remastered edition.)
Steely Dan —
Can't Buy A Thrill ... CD ABC/MCA, 1972. Used ... $3.99
The first album from Steely Dan, and a really nice chapter in their career – one that's maybe a bit less iconic than the late 70s records, but in a way that really keeps things interesting! There's definitely less jazz and polish than on the later albums – but already, the group are ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Can't Buy A Thrill ... CD 4.99
Steely Dan —
Decade Of Steely Dan ... CD MCA, 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Steely Dan —
Gaucho ... CD MCA, 1980. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The last album in the classic run of Steely Dan – the final taste we'd have of the group until their surprising revival in the 90s! Gaucho picks up beautifully where Aja left off – warmly produced with a deep undercurrent of jazz, but perhaps a bit more down to earth feel at times too ... (Rock) read more CD
Steely Dan —
Katy Lied ... CD ABC/MCA, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Steely Dan really hitting the heights – moving into hipper, more sophisticated territory than before – pushing the envelope with both their music and lyrics, which are completely sublime! It's hard to put our finger on the magic of this one, but it's the perfect summation of everything ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Katy Lied ... LP 24.99
Steely Dan —
Royal Scam ... CD ABC/MCA, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
My god, what a record! This one's genius through and through – a set that sometimes gets eclipsed in the brilliance to come, but which is easily one of our favorites ever by Steely Dan! There's a beautifully focused feel here – thanks to Donald Fagan's incredible lead vocals, and a ... (Rock) read more CD
Steppenwolf —
16 Greatest Hits ... CD MCA, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Steppenwolf —
Steppenwolf Live ... CD MCA, 1971. Used ... $6.99
Titles include "Sooki Sooki", "Don't Step On The Grass Sam", "The Pusher", "Magic Carpet Ride", and "Tighten Up Your Wig". (Rock) CD
Billy Stewart —
One More Time – The Best Of Billy Stewart ... CD Chess/MCA, Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Billy Stewart was one of the greatest soul singers ever to record for Chess (even though he wasn't from Chicago), and although his work for the label stretched from the early to the late 60's, he's not nearly as well-remembered as he should be. This set aims to correct that, and features 20 great ... (Soul) read more CD
Sonny Stitt —
Sonny Stitt ... CD Argo/MCA (Japan), 1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A record with a simple, elegant title – and a similar cover image too – but if you know Sonny Stitt, you know there's often plenty beneath the surface, and this classic Chess Records has plenty to offer, once you start listening! The album's right up there with Sonny's work for Roost ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Marty Stuart —
Tempted ... CD MCA, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Koko Taylor —
What It Takes (Chess collection pressing) ... CD Chess/MCA, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
