They may look goofy on the cover, but the young B-52s are incredible here – working with this spare sense of power that almost makes us think that we didn't need most of what happened in rock and roll during the 70s – given the way these guys can distill a mood or moment down to just a ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The overlooked legacy of Bachdenkel – maybe not the biggest name on the British scene at the start of the 70s, but a group who were initially signed to Philips, and made some really fantastic music at the time! The group are a trio, and it's a bit hard to sum up the quality of the work in ... read moreCD
Back Street Crawler —
2nd Street ... LP Atco, 1975. Near Mint- ...
$7.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and a peeled spot from price sticker removal.)
Badfinger's early 70s win streak continues on Straight Up – a straight up classic set of tuneful 70s rock with big emotions and catchy songs – one that keeps just enough grit underneath those killer melodies! Titles include "Take It All", "Bably Blue", "Name Of ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Apple pressing with Sterling stamp/LH etch. Cover has surface and edge wear.)
Badge are maybe best known for their mindblowing Kath album – a real outsider underground classic from the 70s – yet the group also recorded a number of singles during their years, too – really showing a weird and wild sound that's partly enforced by the raw production used on ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Fantastic solo work from Ginger Baker – a musician who only seemed to get better and better the farther he moved away from Cream and Blind Faith! A set like this really gives Ginger a chance to open up and explore all the many musical currents that were grabbing his interests – served ... read moreCD
Hank Ballard was one of the greatest singers in the pre-soul generation – the kind of vocalist who provided inspiration for so many others to come in the 60s – a raw lead singer who really drove his group to great heights – as you'll hear here in this hard-rocking collection of ... (Soul, Rock)read moreCD
Band —
Band ... LP Capitol, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$24.99
Maybe not the first album from the legendary Band – but a record in which the group get everything completely right all the way through – and sparkle with that special sound that continues to influence generations of music makers, and music lovers! All the great elements the group were ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Lime green label Capitol pressing in the textured cover.)
The Band's epic double live album from '72, when they were at their peak – arguably a more exciting listening experience than even their best studio albums, which they always (wisely) considered a different universe then the live stage. Ever ambitious, The Band commissioned Allen Toussaint, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original red label pressing with Sterling stamp/RL etch in the tri-fold cover, with minimal wear.)
A fantastic classic from The Band – a set that's hardly got them cowering in the corner the way the "stage fright" title might imply – and which instead seems to have the group at their most confident during the early years, effortlessly spinning impeccable musicianship and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Lime green label pressing in a textured cover, with name in pen, minimal wear.)
Barclay James Harvest —
Once Again ... LP Harvest, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$6.999.99
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(Cover has light wear, small peel from sticker removal.)
Peter Bardens —
Answer ... LP Verve/Long Hair (France), 1970. New Copy ...
$29.9934.99
Fantastic solo work from Peter Bardens – an artist who'd later gain fame as the lead singer of Camel, but who's even more fantastic here on his own – working in a trippy blend of modes that's equally balanced between prog and psych! Bardens plays organ on most of the tracks, but he ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A second solo set from Peter Bardens – recorded in the years before he rose to fame as the singer in Camel – and a set that does a nice job of uniting the two different strands of his career! There's moments here that show Bardens' abilities on the keyboard nicely – piano ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and faint stains on a couple of corners, but looks great overall.)
One of the few albums ever issued by Ronnie Barron – an artist with a long range of work on the New Orleans scene, ties to Dr John, and even a role in the Woodstock scene of the early 70s – all of which really come through on this well-done set! Barron's got all the roots in his music ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A perfect illustration of the genius of guitarist Robbie Basho – a set recorded early in his career, but with music that's light years ahead of most of his contemporaries! Although a set of solo acoustic guitar tracks, the music isn't really folk – nor is it the sort of acoustic ... (Folk/Country, Rock)read moreCD
Battered Ornaments —
Mantle-Piece ... LP Harvest/Survival Research (Australia), 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
$23.9925.99
A legendary set from the glory days of Harvest Records – and a set that's every bit as mindblowing as some of the work by the biggest artists on the label, although much more obscure! There's some amazing energy running through the record – really fantastic early guitar from Chris ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Beach Boys —
15 Big Ones ... LP Brother/Reprise, 1976. Very Good Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
Beach Boys —
Holland ... LP Brother/Warner, 1972. Very Good+ ...
$14.99
A great early 70s entry from The Beach Boys – and a record that's nicely balanced between mature pop tunes and more experimental moments! The set kicks off with the sublime "Sail On Sailor" – a tightly compressed, wonderfully catchy number that's easily one of the group's ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert, but without bonus 7-inch. Cover has some surface wear, light splitting on spine.)
Two great Beach Boys albums from the early 70s – plus the bonus ep of material from Holland! The Carl & The Passions album is a bit of a shift for The Beach Boys – as you might guess from the Carl & The Passions billing on the cover! The record's something of a back to basics ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Two great Beach Boys albums from the early 70s – plus the bonus ep of material from Holland, and other bonus tracks too! The Carl & The Passions album is a bit of a shift for The Beach Boys – as you might guess from the Carl & The Passions billing on the cover! The record's ... read moreCD
Beach Boys —
Sunflower ... LP Brother/Reprise, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$49.99
An incredible record – and quite possibly our favorite Beach Boys album ever! Sunflower is the kind of record that's easy to pass by when you're first getting into the group, but later on – after digging for gems on records like Wild Honey or Friends, you'll come back to it as a ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Reprise/Brother pressing with Artisan etch. Cover has light wear, aging, and some price sticker remnants.)
2 early albums from The Beach Boys, plus 3 bonus tracks, making for a great 27 track set that features some wonderful gems! Our favorite is "The Lonely Sea", an incredible number filled with sadness and longing, set to a sophisticated mellow harmony sound that points the way towards Pet ... read moreCD
Double LP reissue of these two post-Pet Sounds albums – Wild Honey, the stripped down, back-to-basics record that they put out after the failure of Smile; and 20/20, a weird mix of stuff, but a record that also contains some of the lost tracks from Smile. Loads of great tracks, including ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splits on the top seams, cutout notch, light ring wear.)
Melodic psychedelic rock from Boston's Beacon Street Union – one of a pair of great records the group cut for MGM in the late 60s! Eyes Of The Beacon Street Union finds the group stretching out stylistically – from fairly straight forward groove rock with psyche tinged guitars, to ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue & gold label stereo pressing. The bottom inch or so of the cover has light staining, flaking, some light peeling – but the rest of the cover is great.)
Pure brilliance from start to finish – especially the second side of the record, which has a continuous run of tunes that's very unique – and still completely sublime all these many years later! The album shows the fracturing ideas of the group, but crafted together with a unity you ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s red label Capitol pressing in a cropped cover.)
Pure brilliance from start to finish – especially the second side of the record, which has a continuous run of tunes that's very unique – and still completely sublime all these many years later! The album shows the fracturing ideas of the group, but crafted together with a unity you ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2019 stereo mix – by Giles Martin and Sam Okell.)
The Beatles at their late best – on 1968's self-titled set – now immortalized as The White Album! The White Album capped offed a period of intense creativity for the band with a double that's as freewheeling as anything they'd ever release. It's got raw rockers with wry lyricism, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s white vinyl pressing. Includes all four portraits & poster. Un-numbered & non-embossed cover has light ring wear, mild corner bend.)
The Beatles at their late best – on a self-titled set that's been long immortalized as The White Album! The White Album capped offed a period of intense creativity for the band, with a double set that's as freewheeling as anything they'd ever release. It's got raw rockers with wry lyricism, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2018 Giles Martin stereo mix – on 180 gram vinyl!)
A great pre-Rubber Soul moment – with tracks that include "Honey Don't", "I Feel Fine", "Baby's In Black", "Mr Moonlight", "I'll Follow The Sun", and "No Reply". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing, including 'Teen Set' Capitol inner sleeve. Cover has some surface & edge wear, small splits on top & bottom seams.)
A great pre-Rubber Soul moment – with tracks that include "Honey Don't", "I Feel Fine", "Baby's In Black", "Mr Moonlight", "I'll Follow The Sun", and "No Reply". CD
Rare BBC material – titles that include "I'll Follow The Sun", "Hippy Hippy Shake", "Matchbox", "Till There Was You", "I'm A Loser", "She's A Woman", "I Feel Fine", "Sure To Fall", "Do You Want To Know A ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, but this is a very nice copy.)
Beatles —
Beatles VI ... LP Capitol, 1964. Very Good+ ...
$19.9929.99
Titles include "Eight Days A Week", "Words Of Love", "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party", "Every Little Thing", and "Yes It Is". LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing, in a mono cover. Vinyl is clean – but the cover has some wear, tape on seams, small tear at the top, name in marker, notes and name in pen on the back.)
A very cool artifact from the glory days of The Beatles – a set that features interviews with the group, words from their fans, and tracks from their records – all combined in a great mix of music and voice! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s auto-coupled stereo Apple pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and a cutout hole.)
Includes both mono and stereo versions of Meet The Beatles, Second Album, Something New, and Beatles 65 – each one packaged in a cool mini-LP sleeve! CD
(Out of print, long box version – in fantastic shape!!!)
(Stereo black label pressing, "I Cry Instead" on the label and cover. Cover has light edge wear. The back paste-on has a small tear in the upper corner.)
An unusual album issued by Vee Jay Records – the original home of The Beatles in the US! This one doesn't have music, but interview passages from their 1964 tour – plus some scoring from Lou Adler, and percussion from Hal Blaine! LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, with a tiny center split in the top seam.)
A great little record that's kind of a prequel for Rubber Soul – filled with short, tuneful tracks that would flower more deeply on that later album – and often served up with a bit more wit and adult consciousness than in any of the group's earlier records! One of those records that ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s UK stereo pressing with black and silver labels. Cover has light surface wear & aging, corner bend with light edge wear, a hint of waviness.)
Includes "Help", "The Night Before", "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away", "Ticket To Ride", and "I Need You". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing, with missing credits on "The Bitter End" and "The Chase". Cover has surface wear and aging, a name in pen and a partially split top seam.)
Titles include "Hey Jude", "Revolution", "Paperback Writer", "Ballad Of John & Yoko", "Can't Buy Me Love", "Old Brown Shoe", and "I Should Have Known Better". LP, Vinyl record album
(Apple pressing with Bell Sound/SF stamp. Cover has surface wear, some splitting on the spine.)
A very unusual early moment for The Beatles – a record issued in the US not on Capitol, but on the Chicago soul imprint Vee Jay Records – a company who reportedly took the group on as a favor to EMI, because they wanted to release a set by Frank Ifeld! LP, Vinyl record album
(Unofficial rainbow label stereo pressing with bracket logo. Cover has tape residue down both sides of the opening.)
A very unusual early moment for The Beatles – a record issued in the US not on Capitol, but on the Chicago soul imprint Vee Jay Records – a company who reportedly took the group on as a favor to EMI, because they wanted to release a set by Frank Ifeld! CD
A bittersweet farewell from The Beatles – a record that definitely shows the fracturing unity of the group, with lots of near-solo moments – but a set that also makes us really wonder what they'd have done with all this genius, had they managed to hold it together! There's great hints ... read moreCD
A bittersweet farewell from The Beatles – a record that definitely shows the fracturing unity of the group, with lots of near-solo moments – but a set that also makes us really wonder what they'd have done with all this genius, had they managed to hold it together! There's great hints ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Special edition – with new mixes by Giles Martin and Sam Okell!)
Very early work from The Beatles – material cut when they were entertaining the sailors and rougher underground of the Hamburg scene in Germany – before returning to the UK in greater fame! There's some raw rockers here – including a number of tracks that the group never recorded ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s German Bellaphon pressing in the cover variant with photo collage inside the gatefold. Cover has ring impressions, bumped corners, and is bent a bit around the edges.)
A wonderfully trippy record from The Beatles – filled with songs that have become classics, even though the initial package was designed for a movie that was one heck of a mess! The set's incredibly strong throughout – filled with some of the new post-Peppers ideas explored by the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Apple stereo pressing. Includes partially detached booklet. Nice copy overall.)
Titles include "This Boy", "Don't Bother Me", "Little Child", "Not A Second Time", "I Wanna Be Your Man", and "I Want To Hold Your Hand". LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Includes Capitol inner sleeve. Labels have name in marker. Cover has a center spine split, small bottom split, light surface wear, a few ink stamps, small notch with wear on the back.)
Beatles —
Not For Sale ... CD Condor (Australia), Mid/Late 60s. Used ...
$18.99
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(Out of print.)
Beatles —
Not Guilty ... CD Condor, Mid/Late 60s. Used ...
$11.9914.99
Another great set of studio outtakes and alternate versions of tracks that include "Norwegian Wood", "Hello, Goodbye", "A Day In The Life", "Lady Madonna", three takes including an instrumental version of "Paperback Writer", "Penny Lane", ... read moreCD
Includes the songs "Love Me Do", "Misery", "There's A Place", "Sie Liebt Dich", "And I Love Her", "Help!", "I'm Only Sleeping", "I Am The Walrus", "Penny Lane", "Helter Skelter", "Don't Pass Me ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Maybe our favorite Beatles album ever – a key set that bridges the catchiness of the early years and the sharper ideas of later albums – with a slightly sinister undercurrent that really keeps things fresh! The album's got some great early psych in spots, offset with wonderfully mature ... read moreCD
Beatles —
Revolver ... LP Apple/EMI, 1966. Very Good+ ...
Just Sold Out!
Maybe our favorite Beatles album ever – a key set that bridges the catchiness of the early years and the sharper ideas of later albums – with a slightly sinister undercurrent that really keeps things fresh! The album's got some great early psych in spots, offset with wonderfully mature ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Maybe our favorite Beatles album ever – a key set that bridges the catchiness of the early years and the sharper ideas of later albums – with a slightly sinister undercurrent that really keeps things fresh! The album's got some great early psych in spots, offset with wonderfully mature ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Maybe our favorite Beatles album ever – a key set that bridges the catchiness of the early years and the sharper ideas of later albums – with a slightly sinister undercurrent that really keeps things fresh! The album's got some great early psych in spots, offset with wonderfully mature ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing, with 2009 stereo remaster – and 14 tracks in all!)
A landmark leaping-off point for The Beatles – and a record that really paved the way for countless new ideas to come! The mix of catchy pop and freer ideas here is really wonderful – tunes that introduce a whole new mature world in mainstream music – yet manage to have all the ... read moreCD
(80s US pressing, West Germany printed on disc.)
Beatles —
Rubber Soul ... LP Capitol, 1965. Very Good ...
Just Sold Out!
A landmark leaping-off point for The Beatles – and a record that really paved the way for countless new ideas to come! The mix of catchy pop and freer ideas here is really wonderful – tunes that introduce a whole new mature world in mainstream music – yet manage to have all the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing, matrix ending X5/W4. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Hard to deny the lasting power of this crucial album from The Beatles – a set that unleashed some of their trippiest sounds and most tender moments too! The mix of wit and honesty is wonderful – and the sonic range is dynamic as the archetypal cover image – a package that's had ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Apple stereo pressing. Includes insert. Cover has a split spine, some splitting on top seam, some surface wear.)
(Mono rainbow label pressing with IAM stamp. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, discoloration from age, half split top seam, and center splits in the spine and bottom seam.)
An overstuffed album of early greatness – served up in a special edition 3/4 gatefold cover! The tunes are a mix of Lennon/McCartney originals and American soul and rock numbers that are reinterpreted wonderfully by the group – in ways that perfectly show why, unlike most of their ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing with oval logo, in the 3/4 gatefold cover. Cover has some surface wear, heavy wear at the spine, some splitting in the seams, and some marker in front.)
Seventh volume in a fantastic series of Beatles outtakes, unreleased songs, television performances, and other oddities! Tracks include "This Boy", "Yer Blues", "Nowhere Man", "Crying, Waiting, Hoping", "If I Needed Someone", "Twist And ... read moreCD
A great American-only album from the Rubber Soul generation – the last one made specifically for the US market because of the different release patterns in the US and UK – with a number of their greatest songs of the period! Features a bunch of classics, and it ultimately holds together ... read moreCD
Really wonderful work from one of our favorite groups on late 60s Warner Brothers – the mighty Beau Brummels, a group who were already years ahead of their time, and who also evolved strongly during the short span of time covered on this album! As you'd guess from the title, the collection ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A trio of classics from this electronic duo – all brought together in a single set! First up is In A Wild Sanctuary – one of the best records ever from Beaver and Krause – largely because there's not so much noodling! This one features the pair on moog and organ, with help from ... read moreCD
Titles include "You Know What I Mean", "Air Blower", "Scatterbrain", "Cause We've Ended As Lovers", "She's A Woman", and "Freeway Jam". LP, Vinyl record album