(Shaded dog Living Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has ringwear, heavy edge wear, yellowing from age, half split seams, and a small stain at the bottom right corner.)
A great 70s album from this excellent Brazilian harmony group! Their sound is a different from that of Quarteto Em Cy or Tamba Trio, and their singing is less filled with straight jazzy harmonies than it is some off-kilter vocal lines that weave together and challenge each other throughout the ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original Brazilian pressing. Cover has lightly bent corners, some light stains, and tiny chipped spots at the seams.)
Classic middle period work from drummer Idris Muhammad – a set recorded after his initial run of lean funk recordings for the jazz scene – with a bit more soul in the mix, and definitely a bit of boogie in the groove! Arrangements are by David Matthews – the maestro of the soul-st ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, with Kudu inner sleeve. Cover is nice!)
A pretty great little album – and very different than Gerry Mulligan's regular sides from the time! The session was originally produced as part of the sessions for the short-lived Jazztime label in the early 60s – and was produced by Dave Bailey with a soulful undercurrent that's quite ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s red label CSP pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and some flaking in back at the opening.)
A beautiful pairing of the baritone of Gerry Mulligan and the trumpet of Art Farmer – brought together wonderfully in this piano-less session that has both players effortlessly carving lines in the open space of the studio. Rhythm is by the team of Bill Crow on bass and Dave Bailey on drums ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light edge & surface wear, a spot of clear tape on both seams.)
Willie Nelson —
Stardust ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good ...
$8.99
A genius album – Willie Nelson returns to his early Texas roots, and makes Ray Price sound better than he has in years! The match is no surprise, given that Willie wrote a few big hits for Ray before his own star shone brightly – and the album features these fantastic remakes, done in ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
New York Dolls —
7 Day Weekend ... LP Brigand, Early 1970s. Very Good+ 2LP ...
Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "Sometimes", "Gangsta's Watch", "Cocaine Business" feat. Kelis, "Wethuggedout" with Missy Elliott, "First Day Home", "If U Want It", "Half Baked", "Oh No", and more. (Hip Hop) LP, Vinyl record album
(Edited promo in a Penalty sleeve. NOTE – The actual tracks are edited but the "Intro" is still explicit.)
O'Jays —
Love Fever ... LP Philadelphia International, 1985. Very Good ...
$1.99
One of the last albums from the legendary Philly International run by the O'Jays – recorded in a style that clearly shows influences from the 80s modes of the time, but which also still lets the group sparkle nicely on trademark harmonies! Even though Love Fever starts out a bit clunky ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl has a mark that clicks a bit in between "Love Fever" and "I Love America". Cover has light wear and a peeled spot from price sticker removal.)
Fantastic early O'Jays! The album's the first to feature the group meeting up with the Gamble/Huff team – a significant shift from their earlier work on Imperial, with a style that still retains all the vocal hardness of those days, but which makes a shift into a sweeter soaring soul groove! ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wide clear tape holding the seams and spine, and some wear and aging in back.)
Mike Oldfield —
Exposed ... LP Virgin (UK), 1979. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$29.99
Easily one of the most successful albums of the British jazz rock years – but still a longtime favorite of ours as well! Mike Oldfield sets a whole new standard here for concept rock – not only by working on a single album-length composition that spans all of sides one and two, but ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(French pressing in a laminated cover with a hype sticker.)
One of the greatest records ever cut by The Originals – a shift from Detroit group soul to a smoother California mode, one that really works great for their harmonies! The record was produced by Freddie Gorman and the group – and it's got some great smooth tracks that really sparkle, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Groovy instrumentals by a combo led by pianist Page Cavanaugh, and featuring Bob Jung on baritone and alto, Jack Sperling on drums, John Pisano on guitar, and Don Bagley on bass! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Dynagroove pressing with deep groove. Cover is lightly bent at the top left corner and purchase date written in pen in back.)
An 80s issue looking back on alternate takes of seminal bop material cut by Bird for Savoy. The recordings here are all of alternate versions of those originally released by Savoy on 10"s and 78s, and feature Parker alongside Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Bud Powell and others. 16 ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has aging, wear, and a promo stamp.)
(Early 60s black label mono-pact pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, bumped corners with a bit of gloss separation, and a fairly large gloss bubble at the top left corner.)
(Mono black label pressing with tri-color logo. Cover has some waer and aging, bumped and bent corners, sticker remnants and edge peel at the top right, small date in pen, and some splitting in the seams and spine.)
The last of Van Dyke Parks' classic early trio of albums for Warner Brothers – and possibly the straightest of the bunch! Parks continues the exploration of ersatz Americana explored on his previous two records – but his approach here is sometimes a bit gentler, almost sentimental at ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese white label promo, with insert. Cover has a Sample sticker, some ringwear, bumped corners, clear tape over a sticker spot at the top right, and a bit of fraying at the spine.)
Accompanied by The Six Jones and The Tokyo Latin Boys. (Japanese) LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, still sealed, with a cutout hole, some aging, and a sticker spot.)
Teddy Pendergrass —
TP ... LP Philadelphia International, 1980. Near Mint- ...
$19.99
As perfect a summation of the Teddy Pendergrass genius as you'll ever hope to find – a magnificent maturation of that incredible sound he first forged with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, set forth in even more confident, sophisticated soul territory! As with the Melvin albums, there's a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pentangle —
Pentangle ... LP Reprise, 1968. Very Good ...
$11.99
An amazing start to a short but legendary run from Pentangle – a group who played strongly on the guitar genius of Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, but who also adds in a fantastic sense of rhythm too – really transforming the music in the process! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original orange and tan label stereo pressing. Cover has a split bottom seam, surface wear & aging.)
An unusual live date for Oscar Peterson – in that it wasn't actually officially recorded by Verve, but done by a fan and handed over to Norman Granz at a later date! Given that origin, though, the material is quite strong – recorded with an edge that's slightly earthier than usual for ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s mono Japanese pressing – MV 2626 – with obi and insert.)
Titles include "Always", "Say It Isn't So", "Easter Parade", "How Deep Is The Ocean", "Isn't This A Lovely Day", and "If I Had You". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove & trumpeter logo. Cover has light surface wear and aging.)
Hard heavy soul from The Wicked Pickett – and virtually a blueprint for the heavier sound of Muscle Shoals to come – as Wilson Pickett was to that soul scene what Otis Redding had been to the Memphis world of Stax Records! These aren't Wilson's first recordings – but as with ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has minimal wear & is nice overall.)
Titles include "Driven To Tears", "Man In A Suitcase", "Shadows In The Rain", "Voices Inside My Head", "Bombs Away", and "Don't Stand So Close To Me". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear)
A Japanese-only collection of work by one of our favorite French singers! Titles include "Computer's Dream", "Ca N'Arrive Qu'Aux Autres", "Tout Tout Pour Ma Cherie", "Ame Caline", "La Pupee Qui Fait Non", "L'Amour Avec Toi", "Love Me ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A hip group from Sierra Leone – but one who recorded these tracks in the US during the late 70s – which makes for a very unusual hybrid of sounds! The group's original approach was to update regional sounds from their nation, and avoid some of the more commercial cover versions of ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Wearin' That Loved On Look", "Only The Strong Survive", "Power Of My Love", "I'm Movin On", "In The Ghetto", and "Long Black Limousine". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s tan label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and a catalog number sticker at the spine.)
Andre Previn —
Pal Joey ... LP Contemporary, 1957. Very Good ...
$9.99
Surprisingly nice stuff – especially considering that the album was one in a string of Previn piano sessions for Contemporary – all based around Broadway themes as part of the success of his My Fair Lady date with Shelly Manne! This set still features Manne on drums – and Red ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear and yellowing from age.)
Lloyd Price —
Misty ... LP Double L, Early 60s. Very Good- ...
$2.99
Mr Personality turns his incredible set of pipes on a batch of pop standards, made up by Lloyd into his own uniquely styled numbers. He recruits Slide Hampton to handle the arrangements, played by his group with just a touch of R&B grit. Includes "On The Sunny Side Of The Street", ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing.)
Prince —
Prince ... LP Warner, 1979. Near Mint- ...
$49.99
An overlooked record in the grand scheme – which is unforgivable in our book! This self-titled album is Prince's second album, and already his vision is becoming a little more focused, and you can really hear the seeds of his later efforts – a really remarkable, unique, and fascinating ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and is bumped at the top right corner.)
Principal Edwards Magic Theatre —
Asmoto Running Band ... LP Dandelion (UK), 1971. Very Good Gatefold ...
$29.99
The second album from Principal Edwards Magic Theatre – and arguably even better than the first, thanks to some really focused production from Nick Mason! The sound here has more of the building elements of psychedelia you'd expect from Mason's history with Pink Floyd – and a bit less ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is bent a bit in back near the opening.)
The compilation that capped off a younger John Prine's early years at Atlantic Records – and if it might have come off as a bit prematurely titled at at time given the treasure trove of "best of" level material Prine would record for decades to come, there's no question after all ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label pressing. Cover has some light staining on the opening and light wear.)
Alla Pugachova —
In Stockholm ... LP Melodiya (Russia), 1985. Near Mint- ...
$7.99
(Red label presssing. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Quartz —
Quartz ... LP Marlin, 1978. Very Good+ ...
Just Sold Out!
Sweet spacey disco from Quartz – and a set that definitely lives up to the icy image on the cover! The set's in the best mode of the French club scene of the 70s – a groove that certainly draws complex instrumentation from the progressive moments of a few years before – but which ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a mark from sticker removal.)
Nothing too peaceful here – at least not in a sleepy sort of way – as The Rascals are really hitting on all burners, and starting to mix a bit of funk in with their groove! The record's a great extension of the group's last work on Atlantic – and it takes that already-righteous ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has ringwear, edge wear, and a 2 Record Set sticker.)
Lou Rawls —
Too Much! ... LP Capitol, 1967. Very Good+ ...
$6.99
One of the great ones – produced by David Axelrod, with HB Barnum arrangements, and sublime vocals by Lou, who's really at his best in this sort of setting! The album features 2 hip monologues – "Righteous Woman" and "Dead End Street" – plus the famous sung ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear & aging.)
One of the nice moments from the days when David Axelrod was producing Lou Rawls! The record's a great mix of soul and tight LA production, and features the breakbeat cut "Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song)". Other nice ones include "Season Of The Witch", "It's You", "I ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Some of Ricardo Ray's earliest work – recorded in New York in the mid 60s, after Ray had "arrived" from the Puerto Rico scene! The set's actually got a groove that points the way towards the famous Ray sound of years to come – a style that has traces of older mambo modes, but ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label pressing – nice and clean! Cover has light wear on the front, but is otherwise nice.)
(Cover has light wear, but looks fantastic overall.)
Red Crayola —
Soldier Talk ... LP Radarscope (UK), 1979. Near Mint- ...
$23.99
A key record in the revival of Red Crayola – a set done at a time when Mayo Thompson had relocated to the UK scene, and having a surprisingly big influence there! The set features some guest help from members of Pere Ubu – and titles include "On The Brink", "Letter ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(UK Radarscope pressing, in great shape! Back cover has one small ripped part, but front looks great.)
Otis Redding Sings Soul – plenty of truth in that – but on this sweet little set, he somehow does it even better than before! The album's got a tightness that's totally great – but it's light years from the smoother soul of Motown, and still has plenty of the gritty Memphis edges ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with LW and AT etch. Cover has a hype sticker and light wear, but looks nice overall.)
Sublimely soulful work from Irene Reid – at one level a record that's in the field between jazz and soul, like albums from Gloria Lynne or Nancy Wilson at the time – but at another level, a key indication of Irene's strong strong vocal approach – one that's much deeper and more ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has just a touch of light wear & aging, but is great overall!)
Although Irene Reid later went on to make some recordings that had her in a more rootsy setting, this nice set from the mid 60's features her deep soul voice amidst classy jazz-based arrangements by Oliver Nelson. The record's got the feel of one of Nancy Wilson's classics for Capitol, with a mix ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl has some marks that clicks on "Believe In The Magic". Cover has some ring and edge wear and lightly bent panels.)
A masterful fusion set from guitarist Lee Ritenour – one that expands his sound a bit more than usual by adding in vocals on a number of tracks – but in a way that really gets at the mainstream soul influences that bubble through his jazz work! The set features key vocal appearances ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese white label promo – P-10562E – in an embossed cover. Includes the insert. Cover has a Sample sticker, light edge wear, and is bent a bit at the edges.)
Lee Ritenour —
Rit ... LP Elektra, 1981. Very Good+ ...
$4.99
Few people did soulful fusion better than Lee Ritenour back in the early 80s – and the guitarist always seemed to find a way to really link together all the different sounds of the electric genre – from heavy jamming to soulful grooving to a rock-like appreciation for a good hook! ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some wear.)
Very early work from the legendary Mon Rivera – with work from Moncho Lena too, on titles that include "Paquete No Mas", "Oye A Moncho", "Seguire Esperando", "Lily", "Martinez Nadal", "Pobrecita Muchacho", and "Carmela Dame La ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Who would have thought it? Smokey's great career at Motown was just designed to be inspiration for a TV Special! Who cares, though? The set's still got some of his biggest hits for Motown, if you can get past the title – and tracks include "Mickey's Monkey", "Being With ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing.)
Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein II —
Oklahoma! ... LP Capitol, 1956. Sealed Gatefold ...
$14.99
A great little record – a heck of a lot nicer than Tito's work in the 50s, with a much more hard driving mambo sound, touched by a bit of jazz. The style here's not dissimilar to Tito Puente's work at the time – and titles include "Ay No No No", "A Little Bit Of ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, yellowing from age, mostly split top seam, and a center split in the bottom seam.)
Early live work from The Stones – titles include "Not Fade Away", "Under My Thumb", "Get Off My Cloud", "Lady Jane", "The Last Time", "Time Is On My Side", "Satisfaction", "I'm Alright", and "19th Nervous ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has surface & edge wear, some blue marker.)
Includes the track "Everything Is Turning To Gold" – on LP for the first time – plus a live version of "When The Whip Comes Down" and the previously unreleased "If I Was A Dancer (part 2)". Other tracks include "Mannish Boy", "Shattered" ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some surface wear and a promo stamp.)
Loads of late 60s classics from the Rolling Stones – served up in a special set dedicated to the late Brian Jones! The music here really shows the darkening side of the Stones' sound – and titles include "Paint It Black", "Have You Seen Your Mother Baby Standing In The ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with Bell Sound/SF etch, in the octagonal cover, with some wear.)
One of the more righteous albums from the early years of Diana Ross' solo career – a set that really has her moving past the familiar Motown groove of previous years, into a vibe that really shows the label's new California influence! The tracks here often feature expansive arrangements that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great document of a famous 70s TV special from Diana Ross – and a record that also features excellent guest work from Bill Cosby and The Jackson 5 – as well as an odd Motown appearance from Danny Thomas! Ross dominates the set, working with sublime larger arrangements that really ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, in great shape otherwise.)
A fantastic start to the second chapter of Roxy Music – a time when the group was stripped down to a trio, and almost seemed to arise as a way to answer the newer music that was coming up from all the younger groups that Bryan Ferry had influenced with his work in the 70s! Things aren't as ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Masterdisk stamp/RL etch. Cover has light wear, some streaks of marker at the top seam, and is lightly bent at the edges.)
A brilliant little comeback album for Roxy Music – their first album in 4 years after Siren, and a well-done departure that takes off from older records without losing any of their greatness! In a way, the set's almost the group's Lodger – a similar effort to Bowie's record from the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Live Roxy Music, from a time when John Wetton was in the group on bass – with titles that include "Do The Strand", "Out Of The Blue", "The Bogus Man", "Both Ends Burning", "Chance Meeting", "If There Is Something", "In Every ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has light surface and edge wear.)
Pete Rugolo/Dusty Springfield —
Sweet Ride ... LP 20th Century, 1968. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
One of the grooviest records ever scored by Pete Rugolo – a mix of light 60s instrumentals that use organ, guitars, occasional voices, and an approach that's a bit like the best 60s work by Hugo Montenegro! This "wild trip into the world of the Now Generation" features both surf ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nicely mixed album from Todd Rundgren – complicated one minute, tight and hook-heavy the next! Titles include "Real Man", "Death Of Rock & Roll", "Eastern Intrigue", "Fair Warning", "Initiation", "Treatise On Cosmic Fire", and ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great Italian comedy score from the early 60s – put together in key transitional modes by composer Carlo Rustichelli! The music is a great mix of those older, more sentimental Italian styles with some of the cleaner, leaner, playful sounds that were beginning to emerge in the 60s – ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing. Cover has some edge wear, bumped corners, and a number of small pock marks in front.)
Features Link Davis Jr on saxes, piano, and organ – and titles include "Just Groove Me", "Girls Today", "Groover's Paradise", "Houston Chicks", "Beautiful Texas Sunshine", and "Her Dream Man Never Came". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo Burbank label pressing.)
AK Salim —
Blues Suite ... LP Savoy, Late 50s. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
One of AK Salim's far-reaching "jazz suites" from the late 50s. This one focuses on the bluer side of jazz, and features some excellent soloists – like Seldon Powell on flute and tenor, Sahib Shihab on baritone sax, Nat Adderley on cornet, and Phil Woods on alto – all playing ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label mono pressing with RVG stamp. Cover has a light stain in one corner – but is great overall.)
Ahhhh . . . The Salsoul Orchestra at its finest, with Vince Montana at the helm, crafting some superb arrangements that have all of the positivity of the best funky club groove that made the group great – without any of the disco schlock of their contemporaries! The group's format is still ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and is lightly bent at the sides.)
Joe Sample —
Carmel ... LP ABC, 1979. Near Mint- ...
$14.99
God, we love this record – and we're not ashamed to admit it! Sure, it sold a gazillion copies – and sure, for some folks it showed the true demise of the Crusaders ensemble. But for us, it's a masterpiece of smooth fusion, and a landmark album of easy jazz that spawned countless ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – VIM-6198 – with obi and insert.)
An excellent album of 50s work from Edgar Sampson – an older saxophonist from the swing years in Harlem, and a heck of a great composer as well! The session features Sampson revisiting 12 of his famous classics – including a number that were big tunes in the Benny Goodman and Chick ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono maroon label pressing with deep groove. Cover has surface wear, yellowing from age, splitting at the top of the spine, and small split in the bottom seam.)
A bit jazzier than usual – thanks to work from Herbie Hancock on keyboards, Wayne Shorter on saxes, Ron Carter on bass, and both Tony Williams and Harvey Mason on drums! Titles include "Love Theme From Spartacus", "Golden Hours", "Gardenia", "La Llave" ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese CBS/Sony pressing – 35AP 1907 – with teal obi, insert, and feedback form. Cover has a peeled strip from sticker removal in front, faint sticker spot, minimal wear, and minor age blemishes.)
Titles include "Tales Of Kilimanjaro", "Changes", "E Papa Re", "Primera Invasion", "Winning", "Over & Over", and "Hannibal". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Japanese pressing – 25AP 2020 – with obi, printed inner sleeve, and insert. Cover has a light dent at the opening.)
One of the best-remembered records by this classic ensemble – thanks to a sweet vocal take on "Nina Never Knew", the playful sound of "Doodletown Fifers", and other cuts that include "Eddie & The Witch Doctor", "Azure-Te", "Stop Sit Down Relax ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Silver & red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, yellowing from age, and half split seams.)
A gem of a record from pianist Finn Savery – a set that's at once immediately modern, yet also filled with warmer tones and sadder notes from years past! In a way, Savery seems to link together the 60s experiments of pianists like Steve Kuhn or Keith Jarrett with a more timeworn sensibility ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Top and bottom cover seams are unglued, and cover has light wear – but this is a nice clean copy.)
One of the few full albums by the great Jack Scott – with titles that include "Burning Bridges", "Window Shopping", "Good Deal Lucille", "What In The World's Come Over You", "My King", and "Cruel World". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
A very nice stripped-down set by Tony Scott – one of the most overlooked reed players of the 50s, and an artist who ventured into much more hippy-dippy oriented material during the 60s. The set supposedly features "both sides" of Scott's work – but it's really only a simple ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove – 1S/1S. Cover has some ringwear and yellowing from age, mostly in back.)