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Meexa Discox/La Mere D'Oiseau (France), Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear on the spine.)
Stash, 1949/1952/1954. Used ... $4.99
Features live broadcast recordings from three dates. CD
(Out of print.)
Okidoke, 1946/1950. Sealed ... $6.99
You know the deal with this sort of thing – rare unreleased material by Bird, recorded during the late 40s in a number of different settings, with poor sound quality, but some firey solo work that makes the set well worth picking up if you're into Bird on a heavier level. Includes an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dial/Spotlite (UK), Late 40s. Near Mint- 6LPs ... $64.99
A fantastic collection – 6LPs worth of material that bring together all the early Charlie Parker recordings for Dial Records! Bird recorded more in later years for Verve, but these late 40s sides for the west coast indie are still some of his most important material – done in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes all the inner jackets too! Box has some light wear in one corner, and some of the inner sleeves have just a hint of light seam splitting – due to the sharp edges of the records.)
Charlie Parker —
Unheard Bird – The Unissued Takes ... CD Verve, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Unheard sounds from the legendary Charlie Parker – a set that features 58 previously-unknown alternate takes of classic recordings from Parker's years with Verve producer Norman Granz – all presented here with a huge amount of detail in the notes! The set is incredible – and has ... read more CD
Saga (UK), 1966. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Zu Zazz (UK), Mid 40s-Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $13.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has lightly bent corners and some edge wear.)
Specially Collected American Music (UK), 1949. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
VGM, 1953. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(80s test pressing, black labels with printed titles attached to the sleeve.)
Verve, Early 50s. Very Good- ... $24.99
A classic meeting of two giants from the early years of bop – altoist Charlie Parker and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie – brought together here in a session that Norman Granz would later list as one of the truest realizations of his vision for recording jazz music! Parker's sharp lines are ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing with deep groove and trumpeter logo. Cover has some wear.)
Uptown, 1945. Used ... $2.99
... CD
Verve, 1946. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $8.99
Great 70s 2LP collection of JATP material with Parker and Young! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Verve, 1952. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
An expanded version of the first album to carry the Jazz At The Philharmonic formula into the studio – and a record that virtually coined the term "jam session" for 50s jazz! Norman Granz repeats the style he'd done so well in a live setting – and brings together a host of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Verve, 1952. Used ... $6.99
An expanded version of the first album to carry the Jazz At The Philharmonic formula into the studio – and a record that virtually coined the term "jam session" for 50s jazz! Norman Granz repeats the style he'd done so well in a live setting – and brings together a host of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Parrot (UK), 1952. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and unglued bottom seam.)
Verve, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
The first album to carry the Jazz At The Philharmonic formula into the studio – and a record that virtually coined the term "jam session" for 50s jazz! Norman Granz repeats the style he'd done so well in a live setting – and brings together a host of all-star players in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Japanese pressing, UMV 2530, including the insert. Cover has a cutout notch.)
International Anthem, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99 9.99
A fantastic single from Jeff Parker – part of the ever-evolving level of sound that he's hit on his great projects with International Anthem! The tune's as much of a soul track as Jeff's ever recorded – one that begins with beautiful chromes layered from keyboards and guitar – ... (Funky 45's, Jazz) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition of 333!)
International Anthem, 2016. New Copy ... $11.99
The record we've been waiting years for Jeff Parker to make – a fantastic funky set that shows off a whole new side of his talents! Parker's guitar has been on plenty of great albums over the past decade or two, but this set may well be one of his greatest moments so far – a really ... read more CD
Thrill Jockey, 2005. New Copy ... $8.99 14.98
Great early post-millennium outing from Tortoise's Jeff Parker! This set for Thrill Jockey sounds great with the addition of Sam Barsheshet to the group on Rhodes and Wurlitzer. Drummer/percussionist Chad Taylor and bassist/multi-instrumentalist Chris Lopes fill out the group. Parker's style is ... read more CD
Jeff Parker, Jeb Bishop, Pandelis Karayorgis, Nate McBride & Luther Gray —
Diagonal Filter ... CD Not Two (Poland), 2018. Used Gatefold ... $11.99
... CD
United Artists, 1971. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Blue Note (Japan), 1961. Used ... $11.99
An odd little session for Blue Note – odd in that it features a host of players who weren't normally part of the label's off-used roster of big-name sidemen, and odd in that it features a swinging style that's a bit of a nod to earlier jazz days than the early 60s. Baritonist Leo Parker cut ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1961. Used ... $8.99
One of those great "never was" Blue Note sessions – recorded in the 60s, but never issued until years later – even though the label had assigned it a cover, title, and catalog number! The album was the last session by baritone sax player Leo Parker – a bop and R&B ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polygram, 1990. Used ... $3.99
No More Records, 1998. New Copy ... $6.99
Fantastic solo bass material from William Parker – a player we love in all sorts of other settings, but who we feel we're really discovering all over again on this record! Parker's always been a sensitive group member, and can improvise well in duo settings too – but there's a sonic ... read more CD
Aum Fidelity, 1997. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
With The Little Huey Creative Music Orchestra. CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Aum Fidelity, 2018. New Copy 3CD ... $26.99 29.98
A really wonderful collection of music from the legendary bassist William Parker – and one that finally brings a light to an under-illuminated side of his talents – his work with different singers over his long and creative career, all collected together here in a great 3CD set! Make ... read more CD
Ropeadope, 2016. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $25.99
Aaron Parks is a master of tones here – not just the ones from his own piano and keyboards, which can come spiraling out with effortless ease – but also the sound of the quartet's guitar from Greg Tuohey, which often has its own way of shading things in! The album may well be the most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Horace Parlan —
Arrival ... LP Steeplechase, 1973. Very Good+ ... $6.99
An album cut later in the career of pianist Horace Parlan than his classic Blue Note sides – but a set that also marks his arrival as a key force on the European scene in the 70s – opening up a whole new chapter of his talents! In a way, this album may be the best of Horace's from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Inner City. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and some pen.)
Blue Note, 1963. Used ... $19.99
Wicked work by pianist Horace Parlan – and one of his most stunning Blue Note sessions ever! The album was first recorded in 1963, but then kept on the shelf for years – seeing only brief release as part of a Booker Ervin package in the late 70s, and finally coming out with the proper ... read more CD
(Out of print original CD pressing, not a CDr. A track is highlighted on the traycard artwork.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $22.99
A killer set of tracks by one of the best piano players that Blue Note ever recorded – and a great trio outing that sparkles with soulful intensity! Even in this more traditional format, Horace Parlan's still one of the most inventive players of his generation – working with a sense of ... read more CD
(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – The 80 Works" series! Ultimate HQ CD pressing.)
Blue Note, 1961. Used ... $9.99
A darkly-grooving killer from pianist Horace Parlan – and one of our favorite Blue Note albums ever! Although Parlan's always a great player on other sides for the label, this album has him stepping out with an extra edge that's really amazing – working with brothers Tommy and Stanley ... read more CD
(Out of print original CD pressing, not a CDr.)
Clean Feed (Portugal), 2017. New Copy ... $9.99
A totally cool combination of musical elements – baritone sax and analog electronics – both played here by Jonah Parzen-Johnson with a style that's unlike anything else we can think of! Sure, saxes and electronics have come together before – ever since Richard Tietelbaum and ... read more CD
Warner/Polysom (Brazil), 1979. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $32.99
A gem of an album from Hermeto Pascoal – right up there with 70s classics like A Musica Libre and Slaves Mass – and done with a similar sort of energy that goes way beyond jazz, way beyond conventional Brazilian music – into territory that can only be described as Hermeto-like! ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blujazz, 1997. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Blujazz, 2006. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Hi Hat, 1988. New Copy ... $16.99
Nicely spare live material from guitarist Joe Pass – a musician who always seems to sparkle in this sort of setting! The performance was originally captured for radio at the Four Queens in Las Vegas, and has great sound quality – really getting at that special way that Joe has of ... read more CD
Pablo, 1973. Used ... $4.99
Solo guitar by Joe Pass – a beautiful little album that's a perfect showcase for the new sensitivity in his music during his years at Pablo records! The Joe Pass heard here is light years away from the guitar player who made a few gimmicky records a decade before – and this album has ... read more CD
Pablo/OJC, 1979. Used ... $7.99
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Verve, 1992. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1986. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small rip on the opening.)
Epic, 1976. Used ... $3.99
This is the one that really nailed it for Jaco Pastorious – a brilliant showcase for all his many talents on the bass, and a key illustration of the way that he influenced an entire generation! Sure, Jaco in Weather Report was already pretty darn great – but here, on his own, he really ... read more CD
Jazz Point (Germany), 1986. Used ... $13.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Improvising Artists Inc (Italy), 1976. Used ... $14.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Improvising Artists Inc, 1976. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A great and hard to find side, with bass whiz Jaco meeting up with Pat Metheny, Bruce Ditmas and Paul Bley. Bley plays electric piano, so his tones match with the electric guitar and bass, and the set bristles with energy, and casts all the players in a different light than the work they became ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Talisman, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $129.99
Original 10" LP on the rare Talisman label from Chicago, featuring the young Johnnie Pate, back when he was just a jazz bassist around town, and before he became a big arranger at ABC and other labels. The group includes Ronnell Bright on piano, and Charles Walton on drums, and the track list ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has a mark that clicks a bit on "I Cna't Go Through Life (Without You)", otherwise in great shape, nice and shiny. Cover appears to have been signed by the artist on back!)
Cellar Live, 2017. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Slight score across the back of the sleeve.)
Soul Conscious, 2004. Used ... $6.99
Blue Note, 1963. Very Good- ... $59.99
A really unusual album from the mighty Hammond giant John Patton – as the set features two tenor players in the group, both of them great! The tenor's no stranger to the sublime keyboard work of Patton – but here, the great one gets help from both Fred Jackson and Harold Vick – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono New York pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Labels have some pen and an address sticker. Cover has an address sticker, some wear and aging, and masking tape on the bottom seam.)
John Patton —
Understanding ... CD Blue Note, 1969. Used ... $14.99
One of the coolest, hippest albums on Blue Note from organist John Patton – a set that really shows the Hammond giant taking on a new sense of direction – especially in his rhythms! The album's one of a few of John's to feature great drums from the massively overlooked Hugh Walker ... read more CD
(Out of print Rare Groove pressing.)
Signal, 1956. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A warmly crafted set that features Cecil Payne at the height of his powers on baritone sax – blowing with a sense of soul and timing that's right up there with some of the hipper tenor players of his generation! Payne's sound on the instrument is amazingly precise and wonderfully fluid ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing!)
Cecil Payne —
Patterns Of Jazz ... LP Savoy, 1956. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A warmly crafted set that features Cecil Payne at the height of his powers on baritone sax – blowing with a sense of soul and timing that's right up there with some of the hipper tenor players of his generation! Payne's sound on the instrument is amazingly precise and wonderfully fluid ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s maroon label pressing.)
Strata East/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 44.99
The third volume in Strata East's Dolphy Series, and a hard to find recording by the great baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne! Although Payne had his roots in earlier bop material, by the time of this recording, he'd emerged as an outspoken modernist – although few labels would give him the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition.)
Signal, 1957. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A really well done memorial to the (then) recently-departed Charlie Parker – cut with an unusual lineup that features Cecil Payne on baritone sax, Phil Woods on alto, and Frank Socolow on tenor – all working through long, laidback takes of 4 of Bird's best known compositions! There's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing of the original Signal Records issue! Includes insert.)
Verve, 2001. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Paz —
Paz Are Back ... LP Spotlite/BBE (UK), 1980. New Copy ... $24.99 29.99
Fantastic funky fusion from the UK – served up here by a group of artists with roots that go back to the jazz rock and avant jazz scenes – but who work here with a lean, spacey, electric style that fits in more sharply with the generation of Herbie Hancock and George Duke! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1969. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Another bold step forward in the too-short career of Duke Pearson – and one of the last few records before his untimely death! The session departs from previous Pearson work by using vocals on most tracks – sometimes a solo singer, either Andy Bey or Flora Purim, and sometimes a larger ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a cut corner and some ring & edge wear.)
Duke Pearson —
I Don't Care Who Knows It ... LP Blue Note, 1969/1970. Very Good+ ... $29.99
One of the greatest albums ever from pianist Duke Pearson – recorded at a time when the musician was taking a bigger role at the Blue Note label, and started exploring some great musical territory in the process! The tracks here were all recorded in the late 60s – but not issued by the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(90s pressing. Cover has some notes in pen on back.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $16.99
Duke Pearson knocks it out of the park with this one – perfectly summing up all the new ideas in jazz arranging and large ensemble work he'd been exploring at Blue Note – and pushing things way way past his previous small group material as well! The album's quite different than most ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Duke Pearson —
Profile ... LP Blue Note, 1959. Near Mint- ... $99.99
Early early work by Duke Pearson – and one of his few trio sessions ever! The album's a great way to hear Pearson's lyrical soulful style at work, as he's playing in an unfettered setting with Gene Taylor on bass and Lex Humphries on drums – really stretching out on piano, in a way ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono UA pressing. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $22.99
One of the most obscure sessions by Duke Pearson, and one of his first for Blue Note too! The album features Duke hitting a laidback and lyrical groove – working in a trio with Gene Taylor on bass and Lex Humphries on drums – overall pretty much in a soul jazz mode, but with more of ... read more CD
(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – The 80 Works" series! Ultimate HQ CD pressing.)
Verve, 1996. Used ... $12.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Polskie Radio (Poland), 1964. New Copy ... $9.99
The Jazz Jamboree in 1964 was a great meeting of modern jazz talents from across the European scene – not the sort of hokey event that usually comes with a "jamboree" in the title – but instead a top-shelf jazz festival with a killer lineup of under-exposed musical geniuses! ... read more CD
Estudio Eldorado (Brazil), 1986. Near Mint- ... $8.99
An 80s set, but with a relatively laidback vibe that's more postwar, pre-bop trumpet – featuring solos by Araken Peixoto on all numbers – with piano by Moacyr Peixoto and Joao Carlos Pegoraro – plus bass and drums. LP, Vinyl record album
PRI Records, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Clear yellow & brown vinyl pressing. Cover has some splitting in the top seam.)
PRI Records, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(Clear yellow vinyl pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a 4 inch split in the top seam.)
High Note, 2019. New Copy ... $15.99 16.98
The title here is very apt, as the album's maybe one of the most ambitious, artistic efforts to date from trumpeter Jeremy Pelt – a set that certainly showcases his strong solos at times, but which also really seems to focus on the overall sound of the music – delivered in almost ... read more CD
Mosaic, 1956/1957. Used 3CD ... $69.99
Some of our favorite work ever by altoist Art Pepper – material recorded in the mid 50s in small group mode, and issued over a variety of labels that include Intro, Jazz West, Pacific Jazz, and Omegatape! The Pepper heard here is different than the Art you might catch on some of the better-kn ... read more CD
(Out of print limited numbered edition. Slipcase has light wear.)
Contemporary, 1959. Very Good ... $69.99
A unique large group session from Art Pepper – one of his few this way as a leader, despite constant 50s presence as a sideman in big ensembles! Arrangements are by Marty Paich, who more than makes things swing – and there's a nice rhythm section dancing underneath a larger group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split spine.)
Contemporary (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- 3LPs ... $69.99
A rare Japanese-only vinyl set of Art Pepper's legendary 1977 recordings at the Village Vanguard – really open, freewheeling material that has the mature altoist at his best! The group features George Cables on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums – and Pepper also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes book – and in nice shape!)
Tampa, Mid 50s. Sealed ... $24.99
Incredible work from alto genius Art Pepper – one of our favorite albums ever by the saxophonist – and a set that we actually love even more than his classic albums for the Contemporary label! Art's in a setting here that really lets him put a lot of edginess on his horn – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent clear vinyl remaster on Omnivore, limited edition #0437.)
Pacific Jazz, 1957. Very Good ... $18.99
Classic Art Pepper material, recorded in one of his comeback periods, and featuring the famous Richard Claxton photo of Art Holding his horn next to a tree. There's several different lineups featured, with a coupl of quintet and quartet sides, and a few with larger horn section, and the sidemen ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Art Pepper —
Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper (3LP Box Set) ... LP Pacific Jazz/Mosaic, Mid 50s. Very Good+ 3LP Box Set ... $89.99
Some of Art Pepper's best work of the 50s – in one totally sweet set! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the booklet, limited edition #1237/7500. Box has a torn wrap around and a center split in the side on the back panel.)
Contemporary, 1977. Used 9 CDs ... $99.99
One of the clearest examples of the creative genius of Art Pepper, especially in his later years – filled with loads of long live tracks that are a masterpiece of improvisation! The group features George Cables on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Art Pepper —
Everything Happens To Me – Live In 1957 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD SSJ (Japan), 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Art Pepper —
Gettin' Together! ... LP Contemporary, 1960. Near Mint- ... $19.99
One of Art Pepper's most classic sets for Contemporary – a record that puts him in the company of the Miles Davis rhythm section – Jimmy Cobb on drums, Paul Chambers on bass, and Wynton Kelly on piano – who make up 3/5 of a quintet that also includes trumpeter Conte Candoli! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s yellow label stereo pressing.)
Galaxy, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used 5 CDs ... $59.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Art Pepper —
Live In Milan 1981 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD SSJ (Japan), 1981. Used ... $24.99
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(Out of print.)
Omnivore, 1981. Used ... $10.99
Rare work from Art Pepper – and some of his best material from later years, too – all packaged in a really unique little set! The brings together unreleased live gems from Pepper – all done with a great later group that features George Cables on piano, David Williams on bass, and ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Galaxy/Analogue Productions, 1985. Near Mint- ... $39.99
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(90s audiophile pressing.)
Galaxy, 1980. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A beautiful late "with strings" session from Art Pepper – with some piano by Stanley Cowell! LP, Vinyl record album
London (UK), 1957. Very Good ... $33.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing with deep groove in a flip-back cover, with discoloration from age.)
Atlas/Omnivore, 1981. New Copy ... $15.99 16.98
A swinging small group date led by drummer Shelly Manne – with a wonderful update of the older west coast jazz sound – one that maybe has a bit more bite than back in the 50s! The set's one of the excellent dates done by the Japanese Atlas label – and features Shelly at the head ... read more CD
Yupiteru/Omnivore, 1980. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 19.99
Two albums with a very unusual pedigree – both recorded for the Japanese Yupiteru/Atlas Records label – both as Art Pepper sessions, but with Sonny Stitt in the lead – because Pepper was then under contract to Fantasy Records! Both albums are great, and have Art in some of the ... read more CD
Enja, 1987. Very Good+ ... $16.99
One of the few albums ever cut by Native American saxophonist Jim Pepper – a great player whose ethnicity has always ensured him a strong reputation – but whose work on tenor sax should be enough! This outing is a relatively straight jazz session – a quartet date with Kirk ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bumped corner and sticker spot.)
Perelman/Leo (UK), 2019. Used ... $12.99
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(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
EmArcy, 2008. Used ... $4.99
Really lovely work from pianist Danilo Perez – a set that features some wonderful orchestrations from Claus Ogerman, who brings a similar spirit to the record as some of his best backings in the 70s! The core group features Perez on piano with a hip rhythm duo of Christian McBride on bass ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pacific Jazz/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $16.99
A beautiful album of crispy cool jazz from the LA scene of the 50s – one that features the octet of Bill Perkins recorded live in Hollywood, but in a "special hi-fi theater recording" that has sound as sublime as his studio work! The group includes Perkins on tenor, Bud Shank on ... read more CD
Also available Bill Perkins On Stage ... CD 11.99
Pacific Jazz, 1956. Used ... $11.99
A beautiful album of crispy cool jazz from the LA scene of the 50s – one that features the octet of Bill Perkins recorded live in Hollywood, but in a "special hi-fi theater recording" that has sound as sublime as his studio work! The group includes Perkins on tenor, Bud Shank on ... read more CD
Also available Bill Perkins Octet On Stage ... CD 16.99(Out of print.)
Cellar Live (Canada), 2017. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Slight mark through back of case.)
High Note, Mid 90s/2000s. Used 3 CDs ... $14.99
... CD
(Penmark through barcode, digipack has light wear.)
