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Louis Jordan —
Best Of Louis Jordan ... CD 
MCA, Mid 40s-Mid 50s/
A great collection of Jordan's material from the mid 40s to the mid 50s – starting with his jazzy numbers of the earlier years, and moving into the more blues/
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MCA/
An excellent collection – 46 tracks, and most of his important early singles for Decca Records! CD
(Out of print.)
303
MCA (Japan), Late 1930s/
... CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
304
Louis Jordan —
Louis Jordan Greatest Hits 1941 to 1947 ... LP 
Decca/
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear & aging.)
305
Kardinal Offishall —
Ol' Time Killin (radio edit, inst, LP)/MCA, 2001. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
"Ol' Time Killin" features IRS, Wio-K, Jully Black and Allistair. Money Jane features Sean Paul (!?!) and Jully Black. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
307
Killah Priest —
I'm Wit That (main ,clean, inst, acapella)/MCA, 2000. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
308
Albert King & Otis Rush —
Door To Door ... CD Chess/
A split album of early recordings by Otis Rush and Albert King – both featured here in early Chicago sides done for Chess Records in the years before their bigger late 60s fame! The style here is mostly stripped down, but still pretty tight – not as rough-edged as some of their Chess contemporaries, and with a fair bit of electric guitar driving most tunes along with a nice little groove. Albert King titles include "Searchin For A Woman", "Bad Luck", "Won't Be Hangin Around", and "Merry Way" – and Otis Rush titles include "So Close", "I Can't Stop", "I'm Satisfied", "So Many Roads", and "All Your Love". CD
309
BB King —
Blues Summit ... CD MCA, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duets with Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Etta James, Lowell Fulson, Albert Collins, John Lee Hooker, Ruth Brown, Irma Thomas, and others. CD
(Out of print.)
310
MCA/
BB King at his late 60s best – working here in the company of producers Johnny Pate and Quincy Jones, and serving up a great blend of blues and soul in the process! The set's less a "best of", than a collection of ABC work that doesn't seem to be on the other full albums of the time – mostly produced by Johnny Pate, with those great Chicago soul touches that helped his work with King really cross new boundaries – and finally give BB the kind of full, forceful approach that Bobby Blue Bland had been getting for years. The Quincy Jones cuts are two from the soundtrack to For Love Of Ivy – both pretty groovy, with a socking soul punch – and titles on the full album include "Tired Of Your Jive", "Don't Answer The Door", "The BB Jones", "Paying The Cost To Be The Boss", "All Over Again", "I Don't Want You Cutting Off Your Hair", "Sweet Sixteen", "Meet My Happiness", and "You Put It On Me". CD
311
MCA, 1988. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
312
BB King —
Live At The Regal ... CD MCA, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent set by BB King – one of his best from the 60s, and a smoking live set recorded at Chicago's legendary Regal Theatre! The enthusiasm at the venue shows that BB's Memphis-honed style is a perfect fit for the electrified Chicago sound of the 60s – and the recording really brings out some wonderful responses from the audience – making the record a blues equivalent of James Brown's famous Live At The Apollo set! The record features introductions by Chicago DJs Pervis Spann and E Rodney Jones – and tracks include "Every Day", "Please Love Me", "Worry Worry", "Woke Up This Morning", "Help The Poor", and "You Upset Me Baby". CD
313
BB King —
Live At The Regal (Original Master Recording) ... CD MCA/
An excellent set by BB King – one of his best from the 60s, and a smoking live set recorded at Chicago's legendary Regal Theatre! The enthusiasm at the venue shows that BB's Memphis-honed style is a perfect fit for the electrified Chicago sound of the 60s – and the recording really brings out some wonderful responses from the audience – making the record a blues equivalent of James Brown's famous Live At The Apollo set! The record features introductions by Chicago DJs Pervis Spann and E Rodney Jones – and tracks include "Every Day", "Please Love Me", "Worry Worry", "Woke Up This Morning", "Help The Poor", and "You Upset Me Baby". CD
(Out of print, gold CD pressing from Mobile Fidelity.)
314
BB King —
There Must Be A Better World Somewhere ... CD MCA/
... CD
Also available There Must Be A Better World Somewhere ... LP 4.99315
MCA, 1981. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a light click on the last track on side 2.)
316
BB King —
To Know You Is To Love You ... LP ABC/
A set that has BB King teaming up with southern soul maestro Dave Crawford – an arranger/
(Cover has minimal wear.)
318
MCA, 1987. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bumped & bent top corner.)
319
Chess/
Despite the fact that the title's "Introducing Roland Kirk", it's not actually Kirk's first album – but it is a heck of a smoker with a very unusual sound! The session features Roland with a Chicago group that includes Ira Sullivan on trumpet, Don Garrett on bass, and Ron Burton on both piano and organ – the latter of which gives Kirk's playing a very different feel than usual – a bit more soul jazz and gutbuckety than on the later Mercury recordings. In fact, given Roland's use of many different reed instruments (tenor, manzello, stritch, and whistle – all often played at the same time!) – there's almost a Yusef Lateef quality to the album, at last in the style of some of Lateef's more hardbop sides for Prestige at the time. Kirk's tone, as always, is amazing – with that really spacious feel he gets from playing more than one horn at once! Titles include some great originals, like "The Call", "Soul Station", and "Spirit Girl" – plus "Our Waltz" and "Jack The Ripper". CD
(Early 90s pressing.)
320
Nautilus/
Great later blowing from John Klemmer – clear, clean, and extremely well-focused – with nary a dull moment throughout! The album's a mostly acoustic one – save for some keyboards from Milcho Leviev – and the sound is tremendous, very much in keeping with the farther-reaching modes that Klemmer was exploring at the start of the 70s – imaginative, always-creative solos that really take off in the freedoms of the post-Coltrane years, yet which always stay focused and soulful throughout. Other players include Oscar Castro Neves on guitar, Ray Armando on percussion, and Roy McCurdy on drums – and tracks include "Tropical Snowflakes", "Love Affair", "Paradise", "Arabesque", "Touch", and "Summertime". LP, Vinyl record album
(Audiophile Nautilus pressing – direct to disc! Cover has light wear.)
321
LA Boppers —
Make Mine Bop ... LP MCA, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The last record we've ever seen by this funky vocal combo – and every bit as tasty as their early work for Fantasy Records! Part of the reason for that is because the group's getting production here from Augie Johnson – who picked up plenty of funky jazz touches through his work with Wayne Henderson, and had a long relationship with the group that clearly shows them in their best light. The vocals are great – harmonic and floating, without being hokey – and the tracks groove along with the same sort of gentle bounce you'd expect from late 70s Fantasy sides by the Boppers, Side Effect, and others. Tracks include "Dog House", "Perfect Love", "If You Go", "Wrap You Up", "Christy", and "Well Deserved Rest". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has two small cutouts.)
323
Patti Labelle —
Winner In You ... LP MCA, 1986. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A bit one for Patti Labelle in the 80s – a set that crossed over big at the time, but which still has the lady in very soulful territory! Patti seems to sparkle most here on the mellower cuts – the gentle groovers and laidback ballads that helped open her up to a whole new audience, and which really give her a different sound than her 70s Labelle years. Titles include the Bacharach/
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
326
MCA, 1987. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and is bent at the top left corner.)
327
MCA, Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
328
Michel Legrand —
Breezy ... LP MCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Breezy indeed – as the record has a light, floating approach that's every bit the best part of Legrand's work in the 70s! The album's mostly instrumentals – strings soaring over slinky bass and sublimated rhythms, in the manner of the best post-60s French soundtracks, occasionally breaking out with some nice groovers to keep things lean and clean. Includes the long jammer "Rockin Chair", the sweet groover "Breakfast Time", and the vocal number "Breezy's Song", with lyrics by Shelby First, and the track "I Will Remember You", which features some of Legrand's own great vocal work! LP, Vinyl record album
329
Chess/
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. CD
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Argo/
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 first small combo bossa dates like this in the US – a 1962 effort that even predates most of Verve's better known bossa jazz albums of the 60s, and which matches their groovy energy wonderfully. The record's quite an unusual one for Lewis, and it's further proof that the trio with Young and Holt was an incredibly dynamic outfit! Two tracks on the album – "A Noite Do Meu Bem" and "Cara De Palhacao" – feature vocals, by Carmen Costa and Josef Paulo, respectively – and other tracks are all instrumental, and include "Samba De Orpheus", "O Pato", "Roda Moinho", "Roda Moinho", and "Cancao Para Geralda". CD
(Out of print 20bit K2 pressing, includes obi.)
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Little Milton —
Welcome To The Club – The Essential Chess Recordings ... CD Chess/
... CD
(Out of print, Columbia House pressing.)
332
Chess/
A fantastic set – 46 Chess Records recordings, including a few unissued titles! CD
(CONDITION NOTE: this copy is missing the booklet, complete track list on back cover – priced accordingly.)
333
Loose Ends —
Little Spice ... LP MCA, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really nice batch of early 80s soul from Loose Ends – one of the best-remembered groups who were making strong soul music in Britain in the period – but who actually recorded this excellent first album at Philadelphia's Alpha Studios! Making the record in Philly was a wise decision – the sounds range from classic-level slow jams, to solid modern soul, to touches of electro – plus some more dancefloor-oriented groovers – coming across like work of deft scene veterans rather than a full length debut for the group! The songs were written by the band who, at that time, included Jane Eugene, Carl McIntosh and Steve Nichol – and titles include "Hangin On A String", "Choose Me", "Music Takes Me Higher", "Dial 999", "Tell Me What You Want", "A Little Spice", "So Much Love", and "Let's Rock". LP, Vinyl record album
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Loretta Lynn —
Definitive Collection ... CD MCA, 1960s/
... CD
335
Lynyrd Skynyrd —
Nuthin' Fancy (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD MCA/
... CD
(Limited and numbered 2009 SHM-CD pressing with obi and replica inner sleeve!)
337
Lynyrd Skynyrd —
Second Helping (original master recording) ... CD MCA/
... CD
(Out of print, gold CD pressing from Mobile Fidelity.)
338
Lynyrd Skynyrd —
Second Helping (with bonus tracks) ... CD MCA, 1974. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
339
Lynyrd Skynyrd —
Skynyrd's First – The Complete Muscle Shoals Album ... CD MCA, 1971. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
340
Mamas & Papas —
Greatest Hits ... CD MCA, Mid/
... CD
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Mamas & Papas —
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears ... CD MCA, 1966. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
342
Man —
All's Well That Ends Well ... LP MCA (UK), 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a factory sticker.)
343
Dave Mason —
Alone Together (original master recording) ... CD MCA/
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 – sometimes with a driving intensity, others with a lightly gliding pace. The production is a nice mix of blue-eyed blues and southern skewing wah wah rock – with great musicians in the mix, from Leon Russell to Eric Clapton. Tracks include "Only You Know And I Know", "Can't Stop Worrying, Can't Stop Loving", "Waitin' On You", "Shouldn't Have Took More Than You Gave", "World In Changes", "Sand And Deep As You", "Just A Song" and "Look At You, Look At Me". CD
(Out of print gold CD pressing – on Mobile Fidelity!)
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Carmen McRae —
Something To Swing About ... CD Kapp/
Backing band features Zoot Sims, Richard Williams, and Phil Woods – arranged and conducted by Ernie Wilkins, CD
(Out of print.)
345
Reba McEntire —
My Kind Of Country/MCA, 1984/
... CD
(Out of print.)
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MCA/
You might know the sound of Jacci McGhee's voice from her previous work backing up Keith Sweat – but this set really gives her a great showcase in the spotlight, and presents the sort of fuller exposure that lets the world hear all her talents at their best! A few cuts have a nicely hard sort of approach – almost a hint at the hip hop influenced world of female soul to come in the 90s – but Jacci also balances things with plenty of sweeter elements too – never letting a sense of attitude get in the way of her craft. Keith Sweat helps out on one cut, but Bobby Wooten seems to be the studio talent here who brings out the most in McGhee – on titles that include "Skeeza", "Gold Old Fashioned Love", "The Closer I Get To You", "Been A Long Time", "Something's On My Mind", "It Hurts Me", "That's How Much I Love You", and "The Other Woman". CD
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MCA, Late 50s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Includes a whopping thirty-two selections over 2 LPs, with "Love Is A Simple Thing", "Yesterdays", "Good Morning Heartache", "Lush Life", "Summertime", "Perdido", "Baltimore Oriole", "All The Things You Are", and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue in a gatefold cover, still sealed, with a cutout hole and price sticker remnants.)
348
MCA, 1986. Near Mint- ... $9.99 11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In a brown cover, with some surface wear.)
349
Stephanie Mills —
If I Were Your Woman ... LP MCA, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An 80s quiet storm classic from Stephanie Mills – one of her best-remembered sides from the time, and a real hit-making set of ballads and mellow numbers! The title track's a great remake of Gladys Knight's classic of the same name – updated with some nice 80s production touches that modernize the tune without losing the core of its soul. Stephanie's vocals are great throughout – even when the instrumentation tends to overwhelm things a bit – and titles include "If I Were Your Woman", "I Feel Good All Over", "Jesse", "A Rush On Me", "Running For Your Love", "Can't Change My Ways", and "Secret Lady". LP, Vinyl record album
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Impulse/
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 Richardson a real workout. The set's an extended suite of tracks with sort of a semi-ballet form. Don't let this fool you into thinking that the work's some sort of semi-classical snoozer, though – as Mingus uses the structure to hit some brilliant raw emotion, and the "dance" part of the piece gives the work a tight rhythmic form, pushing the soloists into raw urgent grooves, of a nature that never show up on Mingus' other work from the time. Titles include "Trio & Group Dancers", "Solo Dancer", "Group & Solo Dance", and "Duet Solo Dancers". CD
(Early MCA pressing.)
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Charles Mingus —
Great Moments With Charles Mingus ... LP MCA/
A great collection of Mingus' Impulse sides: "Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Silk Blues", "The Black Saint & The Sinner Lady: Solo Dance/
(Early 80s MCA rainbow label pressing. Cover has a small cutout notch, light surface wear, and rounded corners.)
352
Bill Monroe —
Bill Monroe & Friends ... LP MCA, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit a the spine.)
353
MCA, 1988. Used ... $19.99
... CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case and artwork.)
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Argo/
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 of this, Moody took up the flute heavily – adapting it wonderfully to his rich style, and playing the instrument with a lot more soul than had been previously been applied to the instrument. A few of the tracks on the album feature Moody on tenor, but most of them have flute in the forefront – recorded in a great echoey way that really sounds cool and a little rough around the edges. Other players include Johnny Coles, Tate Houson, and Jimmy Boyd – and tracks include "Phil Up", "Foolin The Blues", "Plus Eight", "Mean To Me", and a version of "Billie's Bounce" with vocals by Eddie Jefferson. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
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MCA, 1975. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of the only solo efforts from the legendary Who drummer Keith Moon – with guest work from Joe Walsh and other top-shelf talents – and even a bit of singing from Keith himself! LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut cover, including the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner and some edge & ring wear, spot of marker.)
356
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". CD
(Includes obi.)
357
Charles Musselwhite —
Memphis Tennessee (Original Master Recording) ... CD MCA/
Fetaures Skip Rose on piano and organ, and Freddie Roulette on steel guitar! Recorded at Ardent by Don Nix, too! CD
358
Oliver Nelson —
Blues & The Abstract Truth (80s pressing) ... LP Impulse/
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 that his true talents really unfolded – sparkling with a depth of imagination and expression that marked him as one of the greatest artists in 60s American jazz! The group on the set is an all-star sextet – featuring Paul Chambers, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Roy Haynes, and Freddie Hubbard – a disparate group of players who manage to come together with Nelson and find a unique voice that's rarely been duplicated again! The album features 6 fantastic compositions by Nelson, including "Stolen Moments", "Hoe Down", and "Yearnin". A fantastic record – and one that you can't go wrong with! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, bent corners, and a promo stamp and factory stickers in back.)
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Impulse/
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 alto, Ben Webster on tenor, Thad Jones on trumpet, Pepper Adams on baritone, Roger Kellaway on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Grady Tate on drums. The album includes some superb original compositions by Nelson – just the kind of overlooked jazz numbers that make the set great – and as with most of his arrangements from the time, there's a perfect balance between group force and intimate solo space! Titles include "The Critic's Choice", "Blues & The Abstract Truth", "One For Bob", and 2 versions of Dave Brubeck's "Theme From Mr. Broadway". Also included are two bonus tracks- "One For Phil" and "Night Lights". CD
(Out of print, MCA pressing with a small cutout hole through booklet and tray card.)
360
New Edition —
Earth Angel/MCA, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered MCA sleeve.)
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MCA, 1986. Sealed ... $7.99
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 here that's still a bit kiddie at times – but that works well on the tunes that have a more youthful approach in the originals. Backings still have a relatively 80s sound to them, and production was handled by Freddie Perren. Titles include "Duke Of Earl", "Hey There Lonely Girl", "A Thousand Miles Away", "What's Your Name", "Tears On My Pillow", "Blue Moon", and "Bring Back The Memories", an original tune written for the set. LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy. Shrink has some light wear, a few open spots, sticker remnant. Cover has a cutout notch, two bumped corners, light surface wear where the shrink is open.)
362
Olivia Newton-John —
If You Love Me, Let Me Know ... LP MCA, 1974. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
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MCA, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
364
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band —
Will The Circle Be Unbroken Vol 2 ... CD MCA, 1989. Used ... $1.99
... CD
365
Jack Nitzsche, Captain Beefheart & Others —
Blue Collar – Original Soundtrack ... LP MCA, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Some choice soundtrack work from Jack Nitzsche's prime 70s period, with a handful other tracks by Howlin' Wolf, Captain Beefhaeart and Ike & Tina Turner. For the most part the soundtrack is bluesy rootsy stuff, to go along with the slant of the film, but there is a great funky break on the intro to "Zeke, Jerry & Smokie". Also includes "Coke Machine", "FBI", "Party", and "Easy Listening". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Blue Collar – Music From The Original Motion Picture ... CD 14.99(Cover has a cut corner, light ring impression, and a promo sticker.)
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MCA, 1987. Near Mint- ... $34.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has light wear.)
367
Oingo Boingo —
Boingo Alive – Celebration Of A Decade 1979 to 1988 ... CD MCA, Late 70s/
... CD
(Packaged in two individual jewel cases.)
368
MCA, 1975. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tiny cut corner and minimal ring wear.)
369
One Way —
Fancy Dancer ... LP MCA, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great little set from One Way – post disco Detroit dancefloor soul of the first order! There a crisp, tight bubbling sound that's pretty wonderful – and warm in the spots where so many records of the period and cold and mechanical – that great mix of funk, modern soul, and tight instrumentation that Al Hudson and One Way could do so well! The tunes bounce along nicely with production from Al Perkins, and some nice bass work by Kevin McCord – and titles include the nicely snapping funky tune "Hold It" – plus "Pull Fancy Dance/
370
One Way —
One Way Featuring Al Hudson (1979) ... LP MCA, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A dancefloor soul classic – one of the strongest albums ever by Al Hudson, Alicia Meyers, and the whole One Way crew! The record's got a sweet soulful feel that provides a nice counterpoint to its bass-heavy grooves – popping along at that midtempo pace that was Al's popular remedy for disco on the dancefloor, and which had a crucial effect on soul at the time. The album still plays mighty big here in Chicago, where a classic 80s groove can reign supreme if it's strong enough – and tracks include "You Can Do It", "I Am Under Your Spell", "Guess You Didn't Know It", "Music", "Come Dance With Me", and "Now That I Found You". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original tan label pressing.)
371
One Way —
One Way Featuring Al Hudson (1980) ... LP MCA, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever from Al Hudson and One Way – a set that still has the group bristling with loads of funky energy – yet also hitting a groove that's wonderfully smooth as well! One Way were really one of the top of the larger funk combos of the time – and this set's a great illustration of the way they were able to perfectly balance all their different components, and come up with a sound that was lean, mean, and right on the money! Vocals shift a bit from track to track, as does the groove – and although things are upbeat, they're also never disco at all – nor too "fake funk" either. Some moments echo the coming style of 80s groove, but there's also a deeper soul feel overall, too – especially heard in the mellower ballads, which are as great as the uptempo numbers. Titles include "Something In the Past", "Do Your Thang", "Pop It", "I Wanna Be With You", "You're The One", and "Copy This". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
372
One Way —
Wild Night ... CD MCA/
A lesser-known album from One Way, but a great one – and in some ways, even fresher and more appealing than some of their more famous work from the time! The set's still got plenty of the great One Way bounce in the mix – but there's also a deeper, more sensitive soul sound going on here – one that has the group coming across as strongly on the ballads as the groovers – creating a sense of balance that gives us even more respect for the group than usual. Titles include "Wild Night", "Back To Yesterday", "Making You An Offer", "Don't Fight The Feeling", "Toast To The Other Man", "Can I", and "Put Your Trust In Me". CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
373
Osborne Brothers —
Fastest Grass Alive ... LP MCA, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
374
MCA, 1973. Very Good+ ... $2.99 4.99
They still ain't got no band, and they're still riding along at the height of their acapella success – one that was no doubt due to rising mainstream interest in older musical modes as part of the rock and roll revival of the post-Woodstock years – something that probably helped the group sell a lot more records than they would have singing like this back in the 50s! Tracks are a range of older soul numbers, covered by the group in their dynamic vocal style – and titles include "Love You Most Of All", "Steal Away", "Chapel Of Love", "You Must Believe Me", "Any More", "Dance With Me", and "Idol With The Golden Head". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear, cut corner.)
375
Tom Petty —
Damn The Torpedoes ... LP Backstreet/
Classic 1979 album with "Refugee", "Here Comes My Girl", "Even The Losers", and "Don't Do Me Like That". LP, Vinyl record album
(Backstreet/MCA pressing with Sterling stamp. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
377
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers —
Into The Great Wide Open ... CD MCA, 1991. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(CRC pressing.)
378
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers —
Into The Great Wide Open (longbox version) ... CD MCA, 1991. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Sealed longbox edition!)
379
MCA, 1978. Very Good ... $3.99
Stu really surprised us all with this one – working in full orchestral mode on a great set of dramatic themes that almost beats John Williams at his game! The work was scored for the great 70s TV sci fi flick Battlestar Galactica – and overall, most of the tunes are orchestral ones, done in the highly dramatic and action-charged style of work that was revived strongly on the Star Wars score. But the album also features a nice disco tune – "It's Love Love Love", sung by the Space Angels! Other titles include "Cassiopia & Starbuck", "Destruction Of Peace", "Fighter Launch", "Escape From The Ovion Mines", "Let's Go Home", and "Dash To The Elevator". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
380
Planet P Project —
Pink World ... LP MCA, 1984. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker! Shrink has a few tiny open spots along the spine.)
381
Basil Poledouris —
Conan The Barbarian ... LP MCA, 1982. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a click on two tracks on side 2. Cover has light wear.)
382
Elvis Presley —
Complete Sun Sessions ... LP MCA, 1987. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring wear and a trace of a sticker.)
383
MCA, Late 50s/
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. CD
(Out of print.)
384
MCA, 1999. Near Mint- 2x12" Gatefold (pic cover)... $14.99 19.99
"All I Know", produced by Pete Rock, "? Vs. Rahzel", which is a non LP track, has the Godfather of Noize freestyling (you know – quoting, beatboxing and "scratching") over live beats by Brother ?uest Love. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In the oversized gatefold cover, with bumped corners and bent a bit at the sides. Sound chip is no longer functioning.)
385
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'Degeocello, Q Tip and ?Love. Includes "Make The Music 2000", "Super Dee Jay", "All I Know", "Bubblin Bubblin", "Steal My Soul" and "Southern Girl". CD
(Out of print.)
386
MCA, 1974. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Martha Reeves' first solo album for MCA – an all-out studio affair that's quite different from her classic 60s work for Motown! The album's done in a way that really focuses on the deepest side of Martha's vocals – in a way that goes for the sort of "rootsy" soul that was cropping up heavily on majors at the start of the 70s – well-recorded in LA studio sessions, but featuring styles that were decidedly down-homey. Players on the album include Billy Preston, Dennis Doffey, Joe Sample, and Arthur Adams – all of whom bring a tightly professional focus to the backings – and Martha's helped on backup vocals by both Clydie King and Jim Gilstrap. Titles include "Power Of Love", "My Man", "Sweet Misery", "Wild Night", "You've Got Me For Company", "Storm In My Woul", "Facsimilie", and "Many Rivers To Cross". CD also features bonus tracks "Stand By Me", "Our Day Will Come", and "I Sure Do Love You" LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a light fray in back at the opening.)
387
Res —
Golden Boys (romain tranchart remix - club edit, dynk remix, orig radio edit) ... 12-inch MCA (UK), 2001. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
388
Minnie Riperton —
Her Chess Years – Featuring The Gems & Rotary Connection – 50th Anniversary Collection ... CD MCA/
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", "Lonely Girl", and "Happy New Love", recorded as Andrea Davis or with The Gems. Then, the set's got 13 nice tracks from Minnie's Rotary Connection days, most of which feature her in lead vocals. Titles of those include "Burning Of The Midnight Lamp", "Love Me Now", "Living Alone", "Magical World", "Respect", and "A-muse". CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
389
Argo/
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 was kicking his group into gear – and although the overall approach is mostly hardbop, there's plenty going on under the surface. Tracks inlcude "CM", "Four X", "Crackle Hut", and "Speculate". CD
(Out of print 20bit K2 pressing, includes obi.)
390
MCA, 1987. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, bumped corners at the top, and is lightly bent at the bottom corners.)
392
Red Rodney —
Red Rodney Returns ... CD Argo/
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 "5709", "Red Hot and Blue", "Whirlwind", and "Shelly", all of which were written by Danny Kent, the piano player on the session. Quite tough to find on vinyl, so extra-nice to have on Japanese CD! CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
393
Sonny Rollins —
Alfie ... CD Impulse/
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 with moody colors, great changes, and a vibrant sense of energy that's far deeper than the actual film! The group includes Phil Woods, Kenny Burrell, and J.J. Johnson, and they swing hard on all tracks. Titles include the 10 minute workout of "Alfie's Theme", plus a shorter "Differently" version" – plus "On Impulse", "Transition Theme", and "He's Younger Than You". Nice stuff throughout, and much more of a jazz album than a soundtrack! CD
Also available (1991 Japanese jewel case pressing. Includes obi!)
Alfie ... LP 31.99
Alfie ... CD 5.99
394
Rose Royce —
Mini Wash EP – I Wanna Get Next To You/
MCA, 1976. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $34.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in the printed sleeve.)
395
MCA, 1981. Sealed Gatefold ... $5.99 7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover, still sealed, with a cutout notch and Sealed For Your Protection sticker. Shrinkwrap is partially cracked at the opening, but is still intact and unopened.)
396
Nino Rota —
Godfather ... LP MCA, 1972. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In the Unipak cover – with rounded corners, light surface wear, and a few spots of black ink.)
397
Rufus —
Party Til You're Broke ... LP MCA, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Great later work from Rufus – working here without Chaka Khan on vocals, but sounding even jazzier as a result! There almost seems to be more emphasis on the instrumentation than before – and the album's got a warmly funky groove that definitely carries on the 70s Rufus tradition, but cleans things up a bit for the 80s generation – especially lean on the rhythms and the keyboards! Tony Maiden and David Wolinski handle the vocals, often in a compressed way that's mixed right down in the music – but the real charm here comes from the rhythms and the sweet jazzy licks in the grooves. Titles include "Tonight We Love", "Can I Show You", "What Is It", "Afterwards", "We Got The Way", "Party Til You're Broke", "Love Is Taking Over", and "Secret Love". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
398
MCA, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
An amazing debut from Rufus – a group so great, they were virtually a genre unto themselves during the 70s! Rufus came from the same totally hip Chicago scene that gave the world Minnie Riperton and Earth Wind & Fire – and like both of those greats, these guys have a way of drawing from mighty deep roots, then creating an incredible sound that's completely fresh – a mode that's funky in all the right places, plenty soulful from Chaka Khan's great lead vocals, yet fused together with a freshness that marks Rufus as one of the most inventive acts of their generation! And sure, lots of other folks copped their act as the years went on – but nobody could do it like these guys – as you'll hear on cuts that include "Haulin Coal", "Satisfied", "Feel Good", "Keep It Coming", "Slip N Slide", and "There's No Tellin". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, with a minor blemish near the spine.)
399
Rufus & Chaka —
Masterjam ... LP MCA, 1979. Sealed Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A definite masterjam from Chaka Khan and Rufus – one of the group's last key efforts together – produced to perfection by the mighty Quincy Jones! Chaka's vocals are sublime right from the start – taking on the soaring majesty she'd use on her initial solo recordings – and the group's tighter than ever – really hitting the right mix of jazzy funk and soul to make the whole thing come together perfectly. Greatness like this only gets better with years – and this sweet little album is more than proof of that fact! Tracks include a version of "Body Heat", plus "Heaven Bound", "Live In Me", "Any Love", "Do You Love What You Feel", and "What Am I Missing". LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker.)
400
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan —
Rags To Rufus ... CD MCA (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
One of those records that everyone seemed to own, back in the day – and for good reason, too – as Rufus and Chaka have a way of opening ears of folks who dig so many different styles – from soul to rock to funk and jazz – but all with a groove that's totally their own! The record's one that definitely broke the group big out of their Chicago roots – thanks to the incredible "Tell Me Something Good" – an amazing workout that's the perfect mainstream showcase for Chaka's great voice, made even better by the use of one of those cool Peter Frampton-vocoder thingies! The album also features some other excellent material that's a bit more restrained, and more in the band's usual jazz funk mode – like "Ain't Nothing But A Maybe", "You Got The Love", "Smokin Room", and "Sideways". CD
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