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A mix of classic styles -- psych, garage, prog, rockabilly, punk, post-punk, singer/songwriter, and even classic rock!
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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
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
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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 —
Slow Dazzle ... CD Island (UK), 1975. Used ... 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.)
Def Leppard —
Rock Of Ages – The Definitive Collection ... CD Island/Universal, 1980s/Early 90s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
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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
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
Also available Five Leaves Left ... LP 189.99
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
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 ... (Folk/Country, Rock) 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 ... (Folk/Country, Rock) read more CD
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 ... (Folk/Country, Rock) read more CD
Marianne Faithfull —
Blazing Away ... CD Island, 1990. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(Out of print.)
Marianne Faithfull —
Faithfull – A Collection Of Her Best Recordings ... CD Island, Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Free —
Chronicles ... CD Island/Universal (Japan), Late 1960s/Early 1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
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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
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, 2004. Used ... $2.99
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
(Out of print.)
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
Also available Uh Huh Her ... CD 2.99
Jade Warrior —
Wind Borne – The Island Albums 1974 to 1978 (Floating World/Island/Esoteric (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 4CD ... Out Of Stock
Four important albums from Jade Warrior – all brought together here in a single set! Floating World is the first album in Jade Warrior's mid-70s run for Island Records – and a set that marks a key shift for the group – a moment when they leaned even more heavily into their ... read more CD
Elton John —
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy (with bonus tracks) ... CD Rocket/Island, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Elton John —
Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy (SACD pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Island/Universal, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Elton John —
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Rocket/Island, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Daniel", "Blues For My Baby & Me", "Midnight Creeper", "Elderberry Wine", "Have Mercy On The Criminal", "Crocodile Rock", and "High Flying Bird". CD
Elton John —
Elton John (SACD pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Island/Universal, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first real moment of genius from Elton John – a record issued with an understated cover and title, but which set the scene for all the greatness to come from the singer in the 70s! The strength of the Bernie Taupin partnership is on full display here – through a set of amazing ... read more CD
Also available Elton John ... LP 9.99
Elton John (with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99
Island/Rocket, 1973. Used ... $2.99
The crowning achievement of a young Elton John – and the record that took an already-great run of earlier records, and pushed it even further with a new depth of songwriting and imagination! The double-length set isn't exactly a concept album – at least not one with a unified narrative ... read more CD
Elton John —
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (2 SACD & DVD pressing) ... CD Island/Rocket, 1973. Used 2 CD & DVD ... Out Of Stock
The crowning achievement of a young Elton John – and the record that took an already-great run of earlier records, and pushed it even further with a new depth of songwriting and imagination! The double-length set isn't exactly a concept album – at least not one with a unified narrative ... read more CD
Also available Goodbye Yellow Brick Road ... CD 2.99(Out of print, Hybrid SACD pressing.)
Elton John —
Honky Chateau (SACD pressing – with bonus track) ... CD Island/Rocket, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best of Elton's early years – with cuts that include "Hercules", "Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters", "Salvation", "Slave", "Rocket Man", "Honkey Cat", "Mellow", and "I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself". CD
(2004 hybrid SACD pressing with multi-channel surround mix – still sealed!)
Elton John —
Tumbleweed Connection (SACD pressing – with bonus track) ... CD Island/Rocket/Chronicles, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
Elton back when he was genius, and unlike anyone else – with titles that include "Ballad Of A Well Known Gun", "Son Of Your Father","Burn Down The Mission", "Love Song", and "Where To Now St Peter". CD
Also available Tumbleweed Connection ... LP 11.99
Tumbleweed Connection ... CD 3.99
Paul Kossoff —
Blue Soul ... CD Island (UK), Late 1960s/1970s/1980s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Music from Uncle Dog, Free, The Rumbledown Band, Jim Capaldi, Paul Kossoff, Back Street Crawler, and Kossoff, Kirke, Tetsu & Rabbit. CD
(Out of print.)
Long Ryders —
State Of Our Union (with bonus tracks) ... CD Island/Prima (UK), 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
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John Martyn —
Grace & Danger (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD Island/Universal (UK), 1980. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
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(Out of print.)
John Martyn —
Solid Air ... CD Island, 1973. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really beautiful little record from John Martyn – a set in which he's really perfected his talents, and found a way to stand out from just about anyone else in the pack – including the best of his British folk rock contemporaries! Martyn plays acoustic guitar, but the record's hardly ... read more CD
John Martyn —
Sweet Little Mysteries – The Island Anthology ... CD Island, 1970s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
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Material —
Hallucination Engine ... CD Island, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Featuring Bill Laswell, Wayne Shorter, William S Burroughs, Bootsy Collins, Sly Dunbar, Zakir Hussain, Bernie Worrell, and others. CD
Island, 1980s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
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(Out of print, includes bonus DVD!)
Island/TVT, 1995. Used ... $3.99
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(Digipak has some light wear.)
Nirvana —
All Of Us (with bonus tracks) ... CD Island/Universal (Japan), 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Not Kurt Cobain's Nirvana, but a totally great effort from the late 60s Brit group of the same name – true pop psych geniuses, and able to work here with a sound that's nice and trippy, but never self-indulgent! These guys manage to get nice and spacey with some of the arrangements and ... read more CD
Robert Palmer —
Riptide ... CD Island, 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes "Addicted To Love", "Hyperactive", "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On", "Flesh Wound", "Trick Bag", and "Discipline Of Love". CD
Pogues —
If I Should Fall From Grace With God (with bonus tracks) ... CD Island/WEA (UK), 1988. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(2004 pressing with 6 bonus tracks!)
Island/Esoteric (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
Very cool work from Quintessence – an overlooked British group at the end of the 60s, and one who've got a sound that's every bit as spiritual as you'd guess from the cover! These guys are so influenced by Eastern thought, their lead singer is named Shiva – and most of the group ... read more CD
Slits —
Cut (remastered with bonus tracks) ... CD Island (UK), 1979. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Still one of THE standout records of the post-punk years – the simple but effective dub statement of three London ladies with decidedly left wing politics! The record's in a format that would later be copped by dozens of groups – one that mixes together post-punk and heavy dub – ... read more CD
Spooky Tooth —
Best Of Spooky Tooth ... CD Island, Late 1960s/Early 1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Spooky Tooth —
Island Years – An Anthology – 1967 to 1974 (Supernatural Fairy Tales/Island/Universal, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 9CD ... Out Of Stock
A diverse wellspring of bluesy Brit psyche era rock, organ drenched groovers, lumbering later bombastic numbers, and groovy covers by Spooky Tooth – their complete Island discography, including the pre-Spooky album Supernatural Fairy Tales, plus a live set and tons of bonus tracks! CD
Cat Stevens —
Mona Bone Jakon (super deluxe edition) ... CD Island/Universal, 1970. Used 4CD/2LP/Blu-ray ... Out Of Stock
Features flute from a young Peter Gabriel! Titles include "Time", "Katmandu", "I Wish I Wish", "Lillywhite", "Pop Star", "Maybe You're Right", "Lady D'Arbanville", and "I Think I See The Light". Super Deluxe Edition ... read more CD
Sun Treader —
Zin Zin (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Island/Big Pink (South Korea), 1973. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great bit of drawn-out fusion – played by a British trio that features electric keyboards, bass, and percussion! The tracks have a jamming jazz-rock approach – but never get too overindulgent, and never fall into the traps of some of the other British groups of the time. Instead, ... read more CD
Richard Thompson —
Henry The Human Fly ... CD Island (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
Richard Thompson is relatively fresh out of Fairport Convention here, and while there are traces of that group in his solo music, it's also very clear that the set is the key to his long legacy to come! Thompson's guitar is much more upfront than before – really finding itself in both an ... read more CD
(Part of the "Golden Era Of Rock – 1965 to 1975" series!)
Island/Universal (Japan), 1968. Used ... $24.99 39.99
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(2008 SHM-CD pressing with 4 bonus tracks – includes obi.)
Traffic —
Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys (with bonus track) ... CD Island, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
A huge album from Traffic – a set that was first given to the world in a strange-shaped cover – which seemed to grace countless record collections back in the 70s! The group is expanded to a sextet here – with bass from Rick Grech and percussion from Rebop Kwaku Baah – both ... read more CD
Traffic —
Mr Fantasy (remastered edition) ... CD Island, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
The incredible first album from Traffic – a record that was already way ahead of the pack, and would set the tone for so many other sounds and modes from others in years to come! At some level, the group were just coming off the big beat group years in the UK – that time of strong ... read more CD
Island, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
U2 —
Best Of 1980 to 1990/Island, 1980s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
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U2 —
Desire (main, hollywood remix)/Island (UK), 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Three track single. CD
U2 —
How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (limited edition) ... CD Island (UK), 2004. Used CD + DVD ... Out Of Stock
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(Limited edition pressing – includes a harcover book in a heavy, die-cut slipcase with original wraparound band.)
U2 —
Joshua Tree (Super Deluxe Edition 2CD & DVD) ... CD Island, 1987. Used 2CD/DVD/Book ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Nice set with remastered audio, two CDs, a DVD, a book & five prints. CD
(Please note the box has crease and a dent in the top right corner.)
U2 —
Pop ... CD Island/Polygram (China), 1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
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(Chinese pressing with a nice slipcover.)
U2 —
War (Original Master Recording) ... CD Island/Mobile Fidelity, 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
The breakthrough classic – with titles that include "Two Hearts Beat As One", "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "New Year's Day", "40", "Surrender", "The Refugee", "Red Light", and "Seconds". CD
(Out of print Gold CD pressing – on Mobile Fidelity!)
Island/Culture Factory (France), 1977. Used ... $9.99
Early punk rock work from Ultravox – a record that's a lot sharper-edged than some of the group's later, more electronic pop! The guitars are very much upfront in the mix here – and although some tracks show a nascent love of synth, it's often mixed in with noisier, more driving sounds ... read more CD
(2015 LP sleeve edition with 6 bonus tracks – includes obi!)
Ultravox —
Systems Of Romance ... CD Island, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album in the career of Ultravox – one that has the group shifting from their rougher roots, into the sweeter, more synth-styled sounds that became their lasting legacy on modern music! Gone is the quirkiness of the first few records, but in its place is one of the best (and first) ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Island/Esoteric (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 3CD ... $27.99 38.99
A trio of overlooked albums from UK group Vinegar Joe – packaged here with bonus tracks as well! First up is the group's debut, Vinegar Joe – a record with a UK blend of roots rock and deeper blues currents – but served up in that 70s style that takes all the best elements way ... read more CD
Tom Waits —
Beautiful Maladies – The Island Years ... CD Island, 1980s/Early 90s. Used ... Out Of Stock
23 tracks! CD
Tom Waits —
Big Time ... CD Island, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Also available Big Time ... LP 59.99
Tom Waits —
Black Rider ... CD Island, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
A creative left turn for Waits – written for an ambitious theatrical project, which to a certain degree takes him into surprising new territory and is all the more exciting for it – but still comes through as great late Island-era Tom Waits album in its own light! The Black Rider stage ... read more CD
Also available Black Rider (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99
Island, 1992. Used ... $2.99
One of the last couple of great records Waits made for Island, and a defining moment in his career! Leave it to Waits to cut a bunch of songs that wrestle with mortality and the fleeting nature of life head on, but have as much fun with it as he does worry or mourn. It's got some rumbling raw ... read more CD
Also available Bone Machine (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99
Tom Waits —
Franks Wild Years ... CD Island, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tom Waits's follow-up to Rain Dogs – and a batch of songs that do double duty as a straight-up, stand alone record from his wild years at Island Records – and also as the musical accompaniment to a play he co-wrote with wife Kathleen Brennan! (As Chicagoans, we have a special fondness ... read more CD
Also available Franks Wild Years (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99
Franks Wild Years ... LP 59.99
Tom Waits —
Swordfishtrombones ... CD Island, 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of best ever albums by Tom Waits – the beginning of his gutbuckety, Americana Carnivalesque era of dreamlike sinister romance and lovelorn surrealism! The tin pan piano ballads and get pushed a bit to the wayside for Tom's more mysterious and poetic side, and this begins one of the great ... read more CD
White Noise —
Electric Storm (aka White Noise) ... CD Island (UK), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully spaced-out album of electronic rock from the early days of Island Records! White Noise are a bit like Silver Apples – mixing trippy rock with odd electronic twists that are all very much in a heady late 60s sort of way. But the "rock" component of the album is a very ... (Out Sound, Rock) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Steve Winwood —
Arc Of A Diver ... CD Island, 1980. Used ... $3.99
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Also available Arc Of A Diver ... Cassette 1.99(Out of print.)
Steve Winwood —
Back In The High Life ... CD Island, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Also available Back In The High Life ... Cassette 0.99
Universal/Island, Late 60s/1970s. Used ... $1.99
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