The second, and possibly the most ambitious album the Brit psych-art soul unit led by Keith Emerson's showy, dense work on Hammond organ and keyboards. The group always had a theatrical approach, which really shows on the groups nuevo classical, psychological comedy song cycle! LP, Vinyl record album
(US pink label stereo pressing. Cover is bumped at the top right corner.)
Produced and arranged by Arif Mardin – with titles that include "Upstairs By A Chinese Lamp", "Map To The Treasure", "Up On The Roof", "Been On A Train", and "Blackpatch". LP, Vinyl record album
Groundbreaking work from Laura Nyro – exactly the kind of record that sums up the unique genius in her music! The record's not folk, not pop, not soul, nor jazz vocals – but a new sort of style that draws a bit from all those genres, and comes up with a bold new approach that opened ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, with some fraying at the top seam.)
Laura Nyro —
First Songs ... LP Columbia, 1966/1973. Near Mint- ...
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Laura Nyro's first album ever – originally issued by Verve/Forecast in the mid 60s, but brought back out on the market by Columbia, during the height of Nyro's early 70s fame for the label! Even at this early point, Nyro sounds wonderful – a fair bit more soulful than most other female ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Laura Nyro's second album in her legendary early run for Columbia Records – and an effort that's a bit more dramatic than the first! Laura's handling all arrangements herself this time, and they're conducted by Jimmy Haskell – but the overall sound is almost as spare as if Nyro were ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing – PC 9737. Cover has some edge wear and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Titles include "The Confession", "And When I Die", "Upstairs By A Chinese Lamp", "The Cat Song", "Timer", and "Money". LP, Vinyl record album
Laura Nyro —
Smile ... LP Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ...
$9.99
Band includes Randy and Michael Brecker, Joe Farrell, Joe Beck, and Richard Davis. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and is lightly bent at the top left corner.)
Pacific Gas & Electric —
Are You Ready ... LP Columbia, 1970. Near Mint- ...
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Paul Revere & The Raiders —
Greatest Hits ... LP Columbia, 1960s. Near Mint- ...
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Paul Revere & The Raiders —
Goin To Memphis ... LP Columbia, Late 60s. Very Good+ ...
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An overlooked groover by this 60s rock act – recorded in Memphis by Chips Moman, with a hard sock-soul approach that's almost a blue eyed soul take on the sound of Stax! There were probably more than a few famous Memphis session players on the set, and you can certainly imagine who might ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light surface wear.)
Pavlov's Dog —
Pampered Menial ... LP Columbia, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$11.9914.99
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(Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
Carl Perkins —
Whole Lotta Shakin ... LP Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Rare Columbia Records work from Carl Perkins – a set that takes off from the Sun Records style of Perkins, but also maybe brings in a few country touches, and some of that rawer Columbia rockabilly style that real aficionados know the label did so well! Titles include "Ready Teddy" ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pink Floyd —
Animals ... LP Columbia, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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One of our favorite Floyd albums ever – a lot more subtle than The Wall, but with a focus missing from Wish You Were Here, too! Titles include "Dogs", "Pigs (Three Different Ones)", "Sheep", and "Pigs On The Wing". LP, Vinyl record album
(Later US pressing in a barcode cover, still in the shrink with title sticker and Chartbusters sticker. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is lightly faded at the spine.)
Lots of classics from the group – including "Money", "Sheep", "One Of These Days", "Another Brick In The Wall (part 2)", "Wish You Were Here", and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond". LP, Vinyl record album
Pink Floyd —
Final Cut ... LP Columbia, 1983. Very Good- Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A seminal set from 70s Pink Floyd – a set that took all the energy of Dark Side Of The Moon, and refined it into an even more complex sonic setting! The songs here move out spaciously – still very unified as an overall album, but often with all of these longer-form musical ideas, and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s pressing in a barcode cover. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
A seminal set from 70s Pink Floyd – a set that took all the energy of Dark Side Of The Moon, and refined it into an even more complex sonic setting! The songs here move out spaciously – still very unified as an overall album, but often with all of these longer-form musical ideas, and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram stereo remaster from 2016, still in the stickered outer sleeve. Inner bag appears to be unopened.)
Soaring pop from this groovy 60s group – with arrangements by Al Capps, and titles that include "Young Girl", "I'm Losing You", "Dreams Of The Everyday Housewife", "Kiss Me Goodbye", and "Wait Till The Sun Shines On You". LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
A conscious classic from the start of the 70s – a record that gave the US its huge title hit – which was one of the biggest mainstream songs to recognize the struggles of the Native American at a key political point. The rest of the record follows in very similar spirit – much ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of those great later albums from the Rascals – recorded after their early hit years on Atlantic, at a time when the group was tripping out a bit, and actually picking up a lot more funk and rock touches! The sound of the record is surprisingly appealing to our ears, with some great funky ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nothing too peaceful here – at least not in a sleepy sort of way – as The Rascals are really hitting on all burners, and starting to mix a bit of funk in with their groove! The record's a great extension of the group's last work on Atlantic – and it takes that already-righteous ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has ringwear, edge wear, and a 2 Record Set sticker.)
Fabulous is right – as the set's a fantastic illustration of the genius of Charlie Rich – still in his more soulful mode here, working with Billy Sherrill production on a set of tracks that really fit the growing sophistication of his sound! (Folk/Country, Rock)LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing.)
Cliff Richard —
Best Of Cliff ... LP EMI/Columbia (UK), Late 60s. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
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(Mid 70s German pressing. Cover has some edge wear and bent corners.)
Drag strip rockers to more vocals based surf and otherwise pop numbers by The Rip Chords! Hey Little Cobra has a wealth of numbers, with the vocals kind of floating over the arrangements and a surreal way – be they duo harmonies or more layered Beach Boys & 4 Seasons style – with ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A rare gem produced by the Cali pop genius team of Terry Melcher and Bruce Johnston – with some of the surf rock elements you'd know from Johnston's work in the Beach Boys! "Titles include "Three Window Coupe", "Bonneville Bonnie", "Beach Girl", "Surf ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s Columbia Special Products pressing. Cover has light wear and a Columbia sticker.)
Gregg Rolie —
Gregg Rolie ... LP Columbia, 1985. Near Mint- ...
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Gregg Rolie's got a great way with a hook here – the kind of catchy, focused 80s pop that would have really made his songs stand out if they were used on a soundtrack – often touched with cool, compressed guitar solo – the sort that was used often at the time to underscore the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles —
Live ... LP Columbia, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Features the 25 minute jam "Free Form Funkafide Filth" – plus "Marbles", "Lava", "Evil Ways", "Them Changes", and "Faith Interlude". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the insert and Columbia inner sleeve.)
Carlos Santana & Mahavishnu John McLaughlin —
Love Devotion Surrender ... LP Columbia, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$9.99
Pretty hip stuff, with a definite Coltrane influence – and Larry Young in the group on organ, along with Billy Cobham on drums and Armando Peraza on congas. Titles include "Naima", "A Love Supreme", "Let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord", "Meditation", ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the Columbia inner sleeve.)
Titles include "Golden Dawn", "Oneness", "The Chosen Hour", "Victory", "Silver Dreams Golden Smiles", and "Song For Devadip". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Santana —
Abraxas ... LP Columbia, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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A set that's way more than the classic rock outing of some of the group's Bay Area contemporaries – as the young Carlos Santana finds a way to mix inspirations from blues and Latin music into this fierce fusion of so many different elements at once – stretching out, jamming, and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Legacy pressing. Includes poster. Cover has a small corner bump, but looks great overall.)
A set that's way more than the classic rock outing of some of the group's Bay Area contemporaries – as the young Carlos Santana finds a way to mix inspirations from blues and Latin music into this fierce fusion of so many different elements at once – stretching out, jamming, and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Translucent blue vinyl Friday Music reissue, in a gatefold cover.)
Santana —
Caravanserai ... LP Columbia, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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Titles include "Eternal Caravan Of Reincarnation", "Waves Within", "Look Up", "Just In Time To See The Sun", "All The Love Of The Universe", and "Stone Flower". LP, Vinyl record album
A crossover Latin Funk classic – with the kind of soaring guitar/organ grooves that were the brilliant sound of the 70s for the West Coast scene, a whole new way of playing Latin Soul that blew away the New York sound of the late 70s. Titles include "Persuasion", "Evil ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label quadraphonic pressing. Cover has light wear and some aging.)
Santana —
Santana III ... LP Columbia, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$16.99
One of the most searing, soaring albums ever from Santana – a set that takes all the power of the previous two records, and packs it into one tight little set! There's plenty of Latin influences going on – mixed with heavy fuzz from Carlos, and lots of jazz and funky touches too – ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing – KC 30595. Cover has light wear.)
One of the most searing, soaring albums ever from Santana – a set that takes all the power of the previous two records, and packs it into one tight little set! There's plenty of Latin influences going on – mixed with heavy fuzz from Carlos, and lots of jazz and funky touches too – ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition #001613.)
Santana —
Shango ... LP Columbia, 1982. Near Mint- ...
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Titles include "The Nile", "Nueva York", "Let Me Inside", "Shango", "Warrior", "Oxun", and "Night Hunting Time". LP, Vinyl record album
A bit jazzier than usual – thanks to work from Herbie Hancock on keyboards, Wayne Shorter on saxes, Ron Carter on bass, and both Tony Williams and Harvey Mason on drums! Titles include "Love Theme From Spartacus", "Golden Hours", "Gardenia", "La Llave" ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese CBS/Sony pressing – 35AP 1907 – with teal obi, insert, and feedback form. Cover has a peeled strip from sticker removal in front, faint sticker spot, minimal wear, and minor age blemishes.)
Santana —
Welcome ... LP Columbia, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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A great early 70s effort from Carlos Santana – one that finds him moving in a more jazzy direction, with supple rhythms underpinning his guitar solos! There's even some outright funky moments, with the overall sound leaning towards a more spiritual vibe – no doubt the influence of ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Early blue eyed soul work from Boz Scaggs – an album that's got a lot more rootsy touches than some of his bigger crossover hits! At one level, the album seems to have a Bay Area-styled approach – genre-blending soul, R&B, and rock influences into a sound that proudly steps forth ... (Soul, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Boz Scaggs —
Moments ... LP Columbia, 1970. Near Mint- ...
$9.99
If you think you know Boz Scaggs, think again – because this early Columbia album features a whole different sound! The Scaggs here is a really loose and soulful one – as Boz steps out of the freewheeling late 60s Bay Area scene with a really wonderful take on blue-eyed soul – an ... (Soul, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and is bent at the bottom corners.)
Boz Scaggs —
My Time ... LP Columbia, 1972. Near Mint- ...
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Boz Scaggs at the height of his early powers – still very much in the best blue-eyed soul style that first got him noticed by CBS, but also working with a stronger, richer, prouder sound that's really great! A number of the tracks on the set were recorded in Muscle Shoals, with superb small ... (Soul, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Boz Scaggs —
Silk Degrees ... LP Columbia, 1976. Very Good Gatefold ...
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Blue-eyed soul from Boz Scaggs, with a decidedly Philly influenced sound to the production, which we'd hazard a guess comes more from the Hall & Oates side of town than the Sigma Sound axis. Still, this is a solid album with the irresistible hit "Lowdown", still a favorite around ... (Soul, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A groovy, far reaching blend of moddish funk rock, organ groovers, and sounds both spacey and laidback from the Shadows – a mix of rock & soul instrumental covers tight arrangements that leave just enough room for the players to bring just enough intensity to their parts! The ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black & silver label pressing in the textured cover, with clear tape partially holding the seams.)
We've gotta admit, this record sounds a lot better with the passing of time than we might have expected – thanks in part to some totally sweet Fender Rhodes, used often, and in all the best ways to pepper the tunes! Barry Beckett and Bob James handle the keys – and there's even some ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some light wear & aging, spot of marker, and a faint stain at the top seam.)
Titles include "Kodachrome", "Loves Me Like A Rock", "Take Me To The Mardi Gras", "One Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Floor", "American Tune", "Was A Sunny Day", and "Something So Right". LP, Vinyl record album
Simon & Garfunkel —
Bookends ... LP Columbia, 1968. Near Mint- ...
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If you ever needed a record to convince you that Simon & Garfunkel were geniuses, and way more than just mainstream pop – this is it! The production is sublime – soft sounds moving beautifully along with the heavenly vocals – and the songwriting hits a new level of ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "El Condor Pasa", "Cecilia", "So Long Frank Lloyd Wright", "Baby Driver", "The Boxer", "The Only Living Boy In New York", "Keep The Customer Satisfied", and "Song For ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with white text – 1E/2L. Cover has a name in pen, rounded corners, light surface wear, and light creases on the opening.)
Great work from Simon & Garfunkel – right at a time when they were starting to get interesting! The album's a very well-conceived whole, with sublime that mixes hits and more obscure tunes – titles that include "Homeward Bound", "59th Street Bridge Song", and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Sundazed reissue from 2008. Cover is bent a bit at the spine.)
Includes "Mrs Robinson", "The Boxer", "The Sound Of Silence", "I Am A Rock", "Scarborough Fair", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Bookends", "Cecilia", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing – KC 31350. Cover has some light wear.)
Titles include the classic "Sounds Of Silence" – plus "Richard Cory", "A Most Peculiar Man", "We've Got A Groovy Thing Going", "I Am A Rock", "Leaves That Are Green", "Blessed", "Kathy's Song", and the beautiful ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A tremendous little soundtrack – even if you've seen it a million times! Simon & Garfunkel always had a really dark quality to their music, but it never seemed to show as much on the pop charts as it did when used brilliantly by Mike Nichols in this important film. Their tunes emerge in ... (Soundtracks, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing. Cover has light wear, small center splits on the top & bottom seams.)
(360 Sound stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, some splitting in the spine, and a name in pen at the top edge.)
Soft Machine —
Seven (7) ... LP Columbia, 1973. Good ...
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Incredible jazz rock from Soft Machine – recorded after Robert Wyatt left the group, and for some reason, a bit overlooked because of that fact – but still a pretty darn great album, awash in long tracks with plenty of jazzy touches – still finely crafted in the sublime crossover ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Soft Machine —
Six ... LP Columbia, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A beautifully burning double-length set from Soft Machine – proof that the group were really at the height of their powers during the early 70s – magically blending together jazz, rock, and fusion into one soaringly spacey new sound! The work here is a key fore-runner of countless ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A real treasure of sweet harmony pop from the late 60s – and the kind of record that broke big on the blue-eyed soul scene! The title hit – "More Today Than Yesterday" – is a familiar number that still sounds great to our ears. And the rest of the records got a ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing – 1A/1B. Cover is bumped at the top right corner.)
The album where Bruce Springsteen really settles in as The Boss – gritty, chest-pumping anthems all the way here on this one! Born In The USA is so exuberant and full of life, even when Bruce is angry –as he is on the title track – his charisma is so strong that you'd be ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve and lyric insert. Cover has some surface wear.)
Bruce Springsteen —
Born To Run ... LP Columbia, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ...
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(Cover has light surface wear and a touch of waviness.)
Hard to go wrong with the sublime "Candy's Room" – and the rest of the album is pretty darn amazing too! Titles include "Badlands", "Adam Raised A Cain", "Racing In The Street", "Factory", "Streets Of Fire", and "Darkness On ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The electrifying debut of Bruce Springsteen – flying the flag for earnest souls in the strange years of the early 70s, and busting right out of the gets in prime form! Loads of classics – including "For You", "Blinded By The Light", "Mary Queen Of Arkansas" ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the fold-over postcard cover, with light wear.)
(Includes the printed inner sleeves and booklet. Box has edge & surface wear, a colored in peel spot – but no splits!)
Bruce Springsteen —
Nebraska ... LP Columbia, 1982. Near Mint- ...
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The starkest, sparest ever by Bruce Springsteen – sans accompaniment for the most part, having famously opted to release the haunting guitar, voice and harmonica demos as the actual album – and it's devastatingly strong to this day! The hallmark facet is that it's a largely solo ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Bruce Springsteen —
River ... LP Columbia, 1980. Sealed 2LP ...
$29.9934.99
Prime classic Springsteen double album, circa 1980! The River finds Bruce a few years removed from the massive breakthrough that was Born To Run, and seemingly starting to let go of the darker tone of Darkness On The Edge Of Town, though still with some shadows of it. Definitely a creative high ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram remaster from 2015, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Bruce Springsteen —
Tunnel Of Love ... LP Columbia, 1987. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light ring wear.)