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King Sunny Ade —
Aura ... LP 
Island, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A crucial record in the early days of the global scene in the 80s – a set that lifts the music of King Sunny Ade from its roots in Nigeria, and mixes it up with some fresh elements that really open things up for a world's worth of ears! The approach isn't commercial – at least not in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
King Sunny Ade & His African Beats —
Synchro System/Mango, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Two excellent percolating Ju Ju tracks filled with layered guitars and percussion. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Anthrax —
Among The Living ... LP Megaforce/Island, 1987. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Anthrax —
I'm The Man EP ... LP Island/Megaforce, 1987. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Anthrax's I'm The Man EP may be dumb fun, but it's high-minded dumb fun, and done with geniune love for classic rap. . .gutsy stuff from these true godfathers of thrash metal, from a time when their peers took themselves way too freaking seriously. Well, either gutsy, or maybe they just didn't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing with SRC stamp. Cover has a few small razor marks on the front, light aging, and surface wear.)
Anthrax —
Persistence Of Time ... Cassette 
Island, 1990. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... Cassette
(Sealed copy with hype sticker. Case has a tiny drill hole and a small crack.)
Anthrax —
Spreading The Disease ... LP Island/Megaforce, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Anthrax —
State Of Euphoria ... CD 
Island/Megaforce, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Essential late 80s thrash from one the genres linchpin bands! State Of Euphoria draws the short straw when it comes to critical recognition of the band's 80s output, thanks in no small part to the fact that it's the full length follow up to Among The Living. It's hard to live up to the legacy of ... read more CD
Anthrax —
State Of Euphoria (2LP 180 gram pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP Island, 1988. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Essential late 80s thrash from one the genres linchpin bands! State Of Euphoria draws the short straw when it comes to critical recognition of the band's 80s output, thanks in no small part to the fact that it's the full length follow up to Among The Living. It's hard to live up to the legacy of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(30th Anniversary EU edition on black vinyl. Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Art —
Supernatural Fairy Tales ... LP Island (UK), 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Formerly known as The VIPs, Art was an early incarnation of Spooky Tooth, with Greg Ridley, Luther Grosvenor, Mike Harrison, and Mike Kellie, before Gary Wright came into the fold! LP, Vinyl record album
Art Of Noise —
Close To The Edit/
Island, 1984. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant work! Would music ever be this great again? We're hard pressed to think so. Trevor Horn, fresh from his vamped-up work with Yes, hits the beat box with the Dudley, Horn, and Jeczalik team, and comes up with these crossover instrumental tunes that took a hip hop groove to the next level ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Art Of Noise —
Into Battle With The Art Of Noise ... LP ZTT/Island, 1983. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Fantastic stuff – and still sounding pretty fresh today! This is the first e.p. of tracks from Art of Noise, a groundbreaking set of sound collage tracks that mixes samples, beats, and dada instrumentation into a groove that definitely set the tone for the next 10 years. The record includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small rip on the opening and light surface wear.)
Art Of Noise —
Moments In Love (7:00, 4:40)/Island/ZTT, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
It's hard to imagine a more exciting single from the early 80s – as both sides of this one completely changed our way of listening to music, and set the tone for a generation of sounds to come. "Moments In Love" is that breathy slow stepper, presented here in long and short ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a ZTT sleeve.)
Aswad —
Aswad (with bonus tracks) ... LP Island (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A strong debut effort from one of the finer British roots acts – the mighty Aswad, a group who were big on the UK shores, but never got the same sort of international circulation as their peers Steel Pulse! Like many UK groups of the time, Aswad are nicely self-contained, different than the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Automatic Man —
Automatic Man ... LP Island, 1976. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A masterpiece of mid 70s jazz rock – from an obscure combo that features work by fusion legend Todd Cochrane Bayete! Bayete recorded two wonderful albums for Prestige before this set – and although the record has him moving into a much more rock-based style than on his fusion sessions, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Embossed cover has a cut corner, and staining, wear & peeling on the lower corner.)
Automatic Man —
Visitors ... LP Island, 1977. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Later work by a group fronted by fusion keyboard maestro Bayete – known most to Dusty Groove customers for his two classic albums on Prestige, both of them Herbie-esque soulful explorations. Some of that fusion feel is still here on this set – which is a mixture of smooth soul, rock ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl plays with a click on the first track of each side. Cover has ring wear.)
Kevin Ayers —
Didn't Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You – The Island Records Years (Confessions Of Dr Dream & Other Stories/Island/Edsel (UK), 1974/1975. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Wally Badarou —
Echoes ... LP Island, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A tough record to peg – but a great one too! Wally Badarou plays a range of spacey keyboards that include synclavier, mini moog, and prophet 5 – all over some beats that are a mix of electro and Carribean rhythms – in a style that's part jazzy, part new agey, and part 80s groove! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bama Winds (Syd Dale) —
Windy ... LP Island (UK), Late 1960s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the most unusual albums ever released on Island Records – a gem from the early days of the label, and one that's especially interesting for fans of UK sound library work – as the sounds within are handled by library maestro Syd Dale! The music is nice and jazzy – covers of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buju Banton —
Til Shiloh ... LP Loose Cannon/Island, 1995. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
11 tracks in all, including "Til I'm Laid To Rest", "Murderer", "Champion", "Not An Easy Road" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has peeled spots and remnants from large sticker removal at the top right corner and is bent at the sides and corners. Labels have marks in pen and some peeling and sticker remnants on Side 1.)
Adrian Belew —
Lone Rhino ... LP Island, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original purple label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Island, 1983. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
Bootsy's Rubber Band —
Jungle Bass (jungle one/4th & Broadway/Island, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
4 track EP. CD
Island/Bronze, 1984. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Buggles —
Age Of Plastic ... LP Island, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A landmark record – even if nobody thought so at the time! The Buggles were the first group of Trevor Horn – soon to be more famous through his work with Yes, Art Of Noise, and the ZTT label – and the group's lasting legacy will forever be the tinny pop number "Video Killed ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island, 1980. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(4-prong center. In an Island sleeve with some wear. Label has a spot of pen.)
Burning Spear —
Chant Down Babylon – The Island Anthology ... CD Island/Chronicles, Late 70s/Early 90s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 35 tracks on 2 CDs. CD
Island, 1975. Used ... $8.99
One of John Cale's greatest moments as a solo artist – a wonderfully dark record that also features lots of great guitar from Chris Spedding, plus electronics from Brian Eno too! There's a stark, flat tone to Cale's lyrics here – a quality that almost echoes some of Eno's albums from ... read more CD
John Cale —
Helen Of Troy ... LP Island, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of John Cale's greatest moments as a solo artist – a wonderfully dark record that also features lots of great guitar from Chris Spedding, plus electronics from Brian Eno too! There's a stark, flat tone to Cale's lyrics here – a quality that almost echoes some of Eno's albums from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Helen Of Troy ... CD 8.99
John Cale —
Music For A New Society ... LP Ze/Island (UK), 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
John Cale —
Slow Dazzle ... CD Island (UK), 1975. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Dazzling work from John Cale – exactly the kind of record that shows why his solo years were so great! The record's got this unusual vibe – on one hand, it's put together like a more conventional rock set of the time – but on the other, it's got strange dark currents that run ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Island, 1972. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pink rim pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and bent corners.)
Jim Capaldi —
Whale Meat Again ... LP Island, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful mixing of modes – Jim Capaldi's Traffic-bred, London-styled vocals, and the sweet southern soul grooves of Muscle Shoals – all wrapped together with a sound that's even tighter than Capaldi's debut album! Jim's a big edgier here overall – both in the way he delivers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a mostly unglued bottom seam.)
Jimmy Cliff & Others —
Harder They Come ... CD Island, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
A record that's not only a landmark in Jamaican music – but also a set that was to reggae what Curtis Mayfield's Superfly was to 70s soul! In other words, the set not only raised the bar for all the competition, it also ended up in a lot more record collections than most of them too – ... read more CD
Jimmy Cliff & Others —
Harder They Come ... LP Island, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A record that's not only a landmark in Jamaican music – but also a set that was to reggae what Curtis Mayfield's Superfly was to 70s soul! In other words, the set not only raised the bar for all the competition, it also ended up in a lot more record collections than most of them too – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mango/Island pressing.)
Jimmy Cliff & Others —
Harder They Come (2CD Deluxe Edition) ... CD Island, 1972. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A record that's not only a landmark in Jamaican music – but also a set that was to reggae what Curtis Mayfield's Superfly was to 70s soul! In other words, the set not only raised the bar for all the competition, it also ended up in a lot more record collections than most of them too – ... read more CD
Island, 1982. Near Mint- ... $6.99 16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert. Cover has a rental shop sticker at the bottom right. Labels have small stickers.)
Island (UK), 1987. Near Mint- 2LP ... $11.99 19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited UK pressing with bonus interview disc, with obi and hype sticker. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Obi has a small piece of yellowed clear tape at the seam in back.)
Island, New Copy 2LP (reissue)... On April 20, 2024
(Note: This item is not for sale online until 7:00am on Sunday, April 21. It is in limited supply – and by nature of the Record Store Day rules it will be offered for sale first to customers who visit the Dusty Groove retail outlet in Chicago the morning of Saturday, April 20. It will not be ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cranberries —
Linger/Island, 1993. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cranberries —
No Need To Argue ... Cassette Island, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
A record that's maybe more of a 90s classic than anyone might have thought at the time – in part because of the tragic early passing of the group's lead singer, which maybe gave The Cranberries a way to freeze a bit in time, and stay strong before running out of steam! The songcraft and ... read more Cassette
Cranberries —
When You're Gone/Island, 1996. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Betty Davis —
Nasty Gal ... CD Island/Light In The Attic, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
The biggest-label release ever cut by 70s funk legend Betty Davis – but a set that's every bit as hard and heavy as the indie dates that preceded it! Davis is at the top of her form here – bad-stepping amidst the heavy drums and freaked-out guitars that easily made her one of the ... read more CD
Betty Davis —
Nasty Gal (pink yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP Island/Light In The Attic, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
The biggest-label release ever cut by 70s funk legend Betty Davis – but a set that's every bit as hard and heavy as the indie dates that preceded it! Davis is at the top of her form here – bad-stepping amidst the heavy drums and freaked-out guitars that easily made her one of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Def Leppard —
Rock Of Ages – The Definitive Collection ... CD Island/Universal, 1980s/Early 90s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Sandy Denny —
Like An Old Fashioned Waltz ... CD Island/Hannibal (UK), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the highest points in the solo career of Sandy Denny – a set that has her working with a hip array of British musical contemporaries, but also getting some sublime larger orchestrations from Harry Robinson and Bob Leaper too! The mix of folksy elements and higher ideals is wonderful ... read more CD
Manu Dibango —
Afrovision ... LP Island, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A funky gem from reedman Manu Dibango – a set recorded hot on the heels of his huge Soul Makossa hit, and done with a similar blend of African roots and 70s funk! The main focus here is on the instrumentation – not just Manu's saxophone lines, but also some great keyboards too – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
DJ Krush, Rob Swift, Prince Paul & others —
Altered Beats – Assasin Knowledges Of The Remanipulated ... CD Axiom/Island, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mostly instrumental tracks from hip hop djs and producers including Rob Swift, Prince Paul, DXT, Invisible Scratch Pickles, Q-Bert, DJ Krush, New Kingdom, all overseen by Bill Laswell. Much better than your average Axiom stuff. Cover art by Rammellzee. 14 tracks in all, including "Reanimati ... read more CD
Will Downing —
Dream Fulfilled ... LP Island, 1991. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the best ever albums from maestro Will Downing – a smooth rolling, impeccably arranged gem of an album from the early 90s – with a timeless sound that's as fresh and breezy as ever! The production is immaculate, without losing any of the warmth and emotion – a clean ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nick Drake —
Bryter Layter ... CD Island/Ryko, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
The second album from the legendary Nick Drake – one of those records we could never ever live without – and a true piece of genius that's been turning on generations of listeners since Nick first recorded it back at the start of the 70s! The format is folksy, but the execution is ... read more CD
Nick Drake —
Bryter Layter ... CD Island, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
The second album from the legendary Nick Drake – one of those records we could never ever live without – and a true piece of genius that's been turning on generations of listeners since Nick first recorded it back at the start of the 70s! The format is folksy, but the execution is ... read more CD
Nick Drake —
Five Leaves Left ... CD Island, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Godlike work from the legendary Nick Drake – and exactly the kind of record that's made him a continuing legend over the years! The style is completely its own – not really folk or rock, but not really jazz either – yet served up with plenty of jazzy phrasing that's helped keep ... read more CD
Nick Drake —
Nick Drake – A Treasury ... LP Island (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A sweet UK compilation of some of Nick's best work – and covering the stylistic breadth of it – from the somewhat underappreciated studio band backed gems, to the stripped down and rawly intimate songcraft that cemented his incredible legacy. With the exception of a couple tracks from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nick Drake —
Pink Moon ... CD Island, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful treasure from the legendary Nick Drake – the last album he ever recorded – and a set that may well be his most personal as well! The sound here is even more stripped-down than before – often just vocals and acoustic guitar, but used together in ways that are really ... read more CD
Nick Drake —
Pink Moon ... LP Island, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A beautiful treasure from the legendary Nick Drake – the last album he ever recorded – and a set that may well be his most personal as well! The sound here is even more stripped-down than before – often just vocals and acoustic guitar, but used together in ways that are really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s UK pressing – orange label with blue rim.)
Brian Eno —
Another Green World ... LP Island, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Brian Eno at the crux of his career – hanging perfectly between the guitar-heavy glam of earlier years, and the spacey electronics of later material – both of which he presents wonderfully on the record! The album is one of his last to feature real rock songs, with the kind of vocals ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Another Green World ... CD 13.99
Brian Eno —
Here Come The Warm Jets ... LP Island (UK), 1973. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A record that blew the world away when it was first released – and still continues to delight all these many years later! Brian Eno had first rose to fame in Roxy Music – where his sonic sensibilities and ear for electronic experimentation really added a lot to their initial albums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island, 1989. Used ... $1.99
... Cassette
(Still sealed with hype sticker. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Island, 1988. Used ... $1.99
... Cassette
(Still sealed with hype sticker! Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Fairport Convention —
Angel Delight (Island) ... LP Island (UK), 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
Fairport Convention are down to a quartet here, but still sounds fantastic – with Simon Nicol on guitar and dulcimer, Dave Pegg on bass and violin, Dave Swarbrick on mandolin and violin, and Dave Mattacks on drums and piano – and vocals from all members of the group. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s UK pressing, orange label with blue rim.)
Fairport Convention —
Liege & Lief (2CD deluxe edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Island (UK), 1970. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
A record that really has Fairport Convention knocking it out of the park – making a bold turn towards British traditional music, but in a way that imbues these relics with a whole new life of their own! The album came at a key turning point – after an accident that took one of their ... read more CD
Also available Liege & Lief ... LP 29.99(2007 Deluxe Edition in the original slipcase. Please note the second disc has a small mark that does not affect play.)
Fairport Convention —
Unhalfbricking ... CD Island/Hannibal, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
The record where it all really came together for Fairport Convention – the point at which the already-great group really stepped forward to become something totally unique! By this point all the key elements are firmly in place – sublime vocals from the great Sandy Denny, amazing ... read more CD
Fairport Convention —
Unhalfbricking (180 gram pressing) ... LP Island/Elemental (Spain), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The record where it all really came together for Fairport Convention – the point at which the already-great group really stepped forward to become something totally unique! By this point all the key elements are firmly in place – sublime vocals from the great Sandy Denny, amazing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fairport Convention —
Unhalfbricking (with bonus tracks) ... CD Island (UK), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The record where it all really came together for Fairport Convention – the point at which the already-great group really stepped forward to become something totally unique! By this point all the key elements are firmly in place – sublime vocals from the great Sandy Denny, amazing ... read more CD
Marianne Faithfull —
Broken English ... CD Island, 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Also available Broken English ... CD 2.99
Marianne Faithfull —
Broken English ... LP Island, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Marianne Faithfull —
Dangerous Acquaintances ... LP Island, 1981. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Bryan Ferry —
Island Singles 1973 to 1976 (6 x 7" single set) ... 7-inch Island/Universal (Italy), 1970s. New Copy 6 x 7 Inch ... Out Of Stock
A very cool set of work – a box set that brings together six different pic sleeve singles from Roxy Music legend Bryan Ferry – most of which were not issued in the US! The images alone are great – shots of Ferry in his youth, including a few images with a surprisingly slick ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Island, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Includes "Rage Hard", "Warriors of the Wasteland", and "Watching the Wildlife". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Frankie Goes To Hollywood —
Relax (sex mix, orig)/ZTT/Island, 1983. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
With the hard to find "Sex Mix". 12-inch, Vinyl record
Frankie Goes To Hollywood —
Welcome To the Pleasuredome ... CD ZTT/Island, 1984. Used ... Out Of Stock
Arguably one of the greatest concept albums of the 80s – and the only really strong full length album cut by Frankie Goes To Hollywood! At the time of the set, the group was riding high on the success and controversy of their singles "Relax" and "Two Tribes" – but ... read more CD
Frankie Goes To Hollywood —
Welcome To the Pleasuredome ... LP ZTT/Island, 1984. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Arguably one of the greatest concept albums of the 80s – and the only really strong full length album cut by Frankie Goes To Hollywood! At the time of the set, the group was riding high on the success and controversy of their singles "Relax" and "Two Tribes" – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Andy Fraser —
Fine Fine Line ... LP Island, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Free —
Chronicles ... CD Island/Universal (Japan), Late 1960s/Early 1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Free —
Free Story ... LP Island, 1983. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Freestyle Fellowship —
Hot Potato (album, blow-up club version, blow-up club edit, blow-up club inst)/4th & Broadway/Island, 1993. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Fripp & Eno —
No Pussyfooting ... LP Island (UK), 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A genius collaboration – early Frippertronics from the great guitarist, and all the sonic genius of the young Brian Eno! The work is very guitar-based, but heavily processed too – and the set features two long tracks, "The Heavenly Music Corporation" and "Swastika ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original UK gatefold pressing – black label with pink "I".)
Ghostface Killah —
Run (radio, lp, acappella) ... 12-inch Starks Enterprises, 2003. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Featuring Jadakiss. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Island, 1978. Very Good+ ... $4.99
One of Island's ventures into the disco realm, where they took one of their Carribbean acts and married them to modern disco-fied production. The combination's a winner here, and leans much more heavily on the disco side, with some occasional salsa sounding elements peeking through the slick ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a trace of a sticker.)
Ian Gillan Band —
Scarabus ... LP Island, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Grandmixer D St —
Crazy Cuts (long version, long dub) ... 12-inch Island, 1983. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Herbie Hancock's DJ, who'd go on to change the lives of millions of kids after his historic performance on Saturday Night Live. Though this one's a Laswell Material production, you can here a good bit of the sort of Arthur Baker breakers sort of track creeping in. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Island, 1973. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Wild work from this offbeat UK group – a lineup that includes Neil Innes on piano, electric piano, and vocals – plus Ollie Halsall on guitar, and John Meggison on piano and organ – and more vocals by a lot of other members! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s US pressing on Antilles. Cover has a cut corner.)
Luther Grosvenor —
Under Open Skies (with bonus tracks) ... CD Island/Esoteric (UK), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from that key moment when Island Records was pushing into some of the farther reaches of the UK scene – and turning out some really interesting records like this in the process! Luther Grosvenor worked in Spooky Tooth, but he's got a quality here that's very different than ... read more CD
Gwen Guthrie —
Gwen Guthrie ... LP Island, 1982. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Gwen Guthrie's first album for Island Records – a unique little soul set from the early 80s, recorded in Nassau with backing from Sly & Robbie – in a groove that's totally great! The rhythms here are really at the heart of the set – not in a way that eclipses Gwen's vocals, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Gwen Guthrie —
Portrait (with bonus tracks) ... CD Island/PTG (Netherlands), 1983. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Early work from Gwen Guthrie – produced by Sly & Robbie, but with a sweet modern soul sound that's got a lot less of their influence than you'd guess! The sound is much more New York than Jamaica – and that's probably due to some great instrumental backing on keyboards by the likes ... read more CD
Mike Harrison —
Smokestack Lightning ... LP Island, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great solo work from Mike Harrison, ex-Spooky Tooth – a fantastic singer who should have been huge as a solo act – maybe a bit like Colin Blunstone, whose sound with The Zombies was so important, but could never have a huge career on his own – even while he created some wonderful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
PJ Harvey —
4 Track Demos ... CD Island, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
The self-recorded 4 Track Demos for the Rid Of Me LP, an album eventually recorded by Steve Albini as one of the most surprisingly raw major label debuts of the early 90s – at a time when the majors were signing indie artists and putting out bigger sounding, more accessible versions of them, ... read more CD
PJ Harvey —
Dry ... CD Island, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
The striking debut of PJ Harvey – a record that not only has the British singer maybe topping any of the new generation of American female singer/songwriters that were emerging at the time – but also really showing the world her skills as a producer too! There's a ferocity to some of ... read more CD
PJ Harvey —
Rid Of Me ... CD Island, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
The second PJ Harvey album and the last with a stripped down, raw rock trio sound – and a tense, quiet-loud dynamic that's as thrilling today as the day it came out! Includes the challenging, masterful title track that's taut and chilling from beginning to end, but starts so quiet, you're ... read more CD
PJ Harvey —
Stories From The City – Stories From The Sea ... CD Island, 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
PJ Harvey at peak power! This one came at a point in her career when she'd hit such stylistically varied high points earlier on, it's hard to imagine what she could've done to surprise long time fans or impress the critics as much as before – and she hits the mark by diverting expectations ... read more CD
PJ Harvey —
To Bring You My Love ... CD Island, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
The one that catapulted PJ Harvey from a critical favorite to something of a popular favorite on both the US and UK – and her most remarkable creative stride to date! At the time, it felt like this was the one where Polly Harvey made a conscious choice to go "big" with sound, ... read more CD
PJ Harvey —
Uh Huh Her ... CD Island (UK), 2004. Used ... Out Of Stock
A little bit leaner, and little bit darker, and a lot more solo of a PJ Harvey album after the comparatively bigger sounding Stories From The City, Stories From The City (itself largely the work of trio, though more deliberately layered and polished) – but true to form, Polly subverts the ... read more CD
