A really beautiful collaboration between Jameszoo and the Metropole Orkest – that large Dutch ensemble who seem always able to shift into the right sort of mode with their key collaborators! That's definitely the case here, as Jules Buckley masterfully leads the group – so that they ... (New Grooves, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great late record from Jan & Dean – with songs that are centered around a rainy theme that's touched by sadness and darkness – a strange setting for the sunny Jan & Dean vibe, but it's one that works really well! The behind-the-scenes story is fascinating here – as Jan ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A full package of work from the great Chaz Jankel – the keyboardist/composer who first rose to fame with Ian Dury & The Blockheads, but who went onto make some even better work on his own! Jankel's the guy responsible for the great groove on some of the best Dury classics – and ... read moreCD
Japan —
Tin Drum ... LP Virgin (UK), 1981. Very Good+ ...
$19.99
Jay & The Americans make a surprisingly great shift here – moving into material that has a bit more of a roots rock vibe – which makes the album sound a lot deeper than most of their previous sets! The sound is maybe slightly out of time – a touch folk rock, with a vibe that ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the hippest jazz groups going in Czechoslovakia during the 70s – the mighty Jazz Q, a cool fusion combo who really knew how to groove! The group's lineup includes a lot of electric keyboards and guitars – and while some tracks have them jamming out in a really rock-inspired way, ... (Jazz, Rock)read moreCD
A pair of late albums from Jefferson Airplane – issued here in a single set, with new remastering too! First up is Long John Silver – a really fantastic final studio album from Jefferson Airplane – a set that's definitely different than their early work, and which shows the new ... read moreCD
The striking debut of Oscar Jerome – a UK singer/songwriter who works with a fair bit of jazzy elements here – thanks in part to some Rhodes and keyboards from Joe-Armon Jones! The set's the kind of genre-stepping record that we'd expect from some of Jones' London contemporaries – ... (New Grooves, Rock)read moreCD
The striking debut of Oscar Jerome – a UK singer/songwriter who works with a fair bit of jazzy elements here – thanks in part to some Rhodes and keyboards from Joe-Armon Jones! The set's the kind of genre-stepping record that we'd expect from some of Jones' London contemporaries – ... (New Grooves, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really great live set from Jethro Tull – full of the strong solos and expanded performances that always made the live side of the group so great at the time! The lineup here features searing guitar work from Martin Barre, keyboards and piano from John Evan, and plenty of wicked lines on ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Hand-numbered limited edition on transparent heavyweight vinyl!)
Jethro Tull's classic prog album–or is it a parody of a prog album? The LP-length "song", filled with dense lyrics, alternates between hard rock, English folk, and classical. CD
David Johansen wipes off the lipstick and kicks off his heels for this first solo set –sans drag, we're left with a normal looking dude – and one hell of a great, still glammy sounding record that's right up there in excellence with his New York Dolls canon! Wow, is this ever ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Titles include the hit "Island Girl", plus "I Feel Like A Bullet In The Gun Of Robert Ford", "Feed Me", "Street Kids", "Grow Some Funk Of Your Own", and "Dan Dare". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve and insert. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Completely wonderful work from John's Children – a group who are probably best-remembered as the early home for a young Marc Bolan, but who are already great enough on their own! John's Children have a madly playful approach – one that brings together the best elements of Brit beat and ... read moreCD
A totally great, totally cool little record – one in which experimental musician Scott Johnson uses his guitar to trigger a set of spoken phrases! The approach is somewhere between early Steve Reich tape experiments and Frippertronics – as Johnson makes these great loops of sound that ... (Out Sound, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout mark.)
Davey Johnstone —
Smiling Face ... LP Rocket, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$4.99
Fern Jones —
Glory Road ... CD Dot/Numero, 1959. New Copy ...
$7.9915.98
Southern hillbilly soul from Fern Jones – a minister, church singer and songwriter with a real feel for the secular shake of 50s Sun Records, honky tonk, and shout blues – a pure evangelical with a worldly groove! Fern worked the gospel circuit of tent and church shows for many, many ... (Folk/Country, Rock)read moreCD
Priscilla Coolidge Jones —
Flying ... LP Capricorn, 1979. Near Mint- ...
$4.99
A surprisingly soulful set from Priscilla Coolidge Jones – a record that's kind of a late 70s take on the sorts of modes she developed with Booker T at the start of the decade – which is no surprise, given that Booker produced the record, and also plays organ and keyboards throughout! ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and bumped corner.)
Ruby Jones —
Ruby Jones ... LP Curtom, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$33.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo sticker, light wear, and some splitting in the top seam.)
Groovy late 60s pop from Samantha Jones – a British singer who's working here with some great arrangements and productions from UK maestro Mark Wirtz! The sound here is a great bridge between the sweeter styles of UK Brit pop in the 60s and some of the hipper ones to come in the 70s – ... (Vocalists, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Loads of classics – including "Delilah", "It's Not Unusual", "What's New Pussycat", "Thunderball", "Green Green Grass Of Home", "Without Love", and "She's A Lady". (Vocalists, Rock)CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole, case has a clear promo sticker.)
The fantastic debut of Wizz Jones – one of those unique British acoustic guitar geniuses of the late 60s – an artist we'd put in the same standout bunch as Davy Graham, Bert Jansch, or John Martyn! Wizz is an amazing picker throughout – with some nice currents of blues ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram black vinyl – hand-numbered flipback sleeve with bonus CD and reproduction shop flier!)
Janis Joplin —
In Concert ... LP Columbia, 1972. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
Janis Joplin —
Pearl ... LP Columbia, 1971. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
The sound of a legend – a raw rocking classic from Janis Joplin – arguably the most perfectly-formed record from her all-too-short run in modern music! There's a focus here that's even sharper than before – and a rising of the funky undercurrents that Janis always had in her ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with 2-A matrix. Cover has some wear at the bottom seam, in great shape otherwise!)
Much as we love the legendary debut from Joy Division, we love this second album even more – as the whole thing's a perfect realization of their genius – and such a strong step forward, it still pains us to remember that singer Ian Curtis was taken from us all too soon, and the group ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(40th Anniversary limited edition pressing – on heavyweight clear vinyl!)
One of those Joy Division 12" singles that's definitely worth owning as a separate piece of wax – because the raw power and moody energy of "Transmission" just flows perfectly out of the fast-spinning single with its extra-deep grooves! "Novelty" is great, too – ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
The debut album from Juicy Lucy – an American act who made a trip to the London scene in the late 60s, where they found a way to forge a whole bunch of influences into a very unique groove! Had they stayed back home in Cali, Juicy Lucy might have gravitated towards the Bay Area scene, and ... read moreCD
Julie & The Carjackers —
Parasol ... CD Pataca (Portugal), 2011. Used ...
$4.99
... CD
July —
July ... CD Rev-Ola (UK), 1968. Used ...
$12.99
The debut album from July – a group who only gave the world this gem of a record back at the end of the 60s – but who've gone on to become legendary, based on the strength of the set! The whole thing is a real standout in the psych scene of the UK – well-crafted songs that are ... read moreCD
(Out of print Rev-Ola pressing with 4 bonus tracks.)
The complete recordings of July – a set that features their rare original album, unreleased tracks, and lots of surprisingly great later material too! First up is the self-titled July album from 1968, presented in both mono and stereo mixes – the debut album from July – a group ... read moreCD
July —
Wight Album ... LP Grapefruit (UK), 2020. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ...
$38.99
A recent project from July – that legendary UK psych band of the late 60s, still sounding surprisingly great after all these years! At this point, the group is a duo – original members Peter Cook and Tom Newman – but they really manage to craft some great sounds here, with a ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A rare set from the Japanese scene at the start of the 70s – a record that comes in a plain brown wrapper, but maybe that's because it packs such a sinister punch! The set's got a style that starts in blues rock, but trips things out nicely – plenty of searing guitar lines, but some ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing – heavy vinyl, with obi!)
Kamm —
Kamm ... LP Meta Music, 2006. Very Good+ ...
$3.99
A lovely little record that really lives up to the sunny, dreamy image on the cover – relaxed tunes that evoke a mellow afternoon by the seaside – but in a mode that's filled with some of the coolest Japanese electro touches of the time! The record is part instrumental, part vocal ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful Japanese pressing – with obi and booklet – on ocean blue vinyl!)
A classic set from that second chapter on the California scene – that moment when the big initial wave of successful groups had rose and broke, leaving behind all sorts of new creative partnerships! This set's a great example of one of those – as Jefferson Airplane members Paul Kantner ... read moreCD
A really wonderful album from the lovely Barbara Keith – a singer who's a bit folksy at points, but also has all the cool Cali touches you'd expect from the canyon scene at the time – that special blend of elements that can make an early 70s album like this such a unique treasure! ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
A really great, really obscure album from the Phoenix scene at the start of the 70s – one of those underground records that's always touted by deep psych collectors – but a set that also has a lot more going on as well! Kennelmus aren't just some tripped-out guys exploring the range of ... read moreCD
A funky combo, but one with a real difference – as they seem to find whole new corners of the globe in which to work their magic – almost an imagined space of cultural criss-crossing, all set to some mighty funky bass and drums! The core element here is the guitar – which echoes ... (Deep Funk, Rock)read moreCD
A trippier version of Khruangbin than we're used to – but that's maybe no surprise, given that the whole album's a dub version of the Con Todo El Mundo record – with all the best funky currents of that sweet set, and some wilder modes as well! Drums and bass really get a great workout ... (Deep Funk, Rock)read moreCD
A trippier version of Khruangbin than we're used to – but that's maybe no surprise, given that the whole album's a dub version of the Con Todo El Mundo record – with all the best funky currents of that sweet set, and some wilder modes as well! Drums and bass really get a great workout ... (Deep Funk, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus 7 inch of dub mixes by Scientist!)
One of our favorites by King Crimson – and a very underrated record from their earlier years – with a lot more jazz than some of their others! Spacey jazz rock mastery from an incredible group of players – including Mel Collins on lots of flutes and saxes – plus guests ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo mix – newly cut from masters approved by Robert Fripp. Includes download.)
One of our favorites by King Crimson – and a record with a lot more jazz than some of their others! Players include Mel Collins on lots of flutes and saxes – plus guests Keith Tippett on piano, Mark Charig on cornet, and Harry Miller on bass! LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and green Broadway label pressing. Cover has light wear and a Record Club Of America sticker.)
Originally recorded for a TV special in 1969 – but one of the Kinks' greatest albums ever! The semi-concept album traces the woes, worries, and hopes of a British family, as one half is on the verge of emigration to Australia. The work comes out of the sort of songwriting that Ray Davies ... read moreCD
A true masterpiece of late 60s pop – music originally recorded for a TV special in 1969 – and one of the Kinks' greatest albums ever! The semi-concept album traces the woes, worries, and hopes of a British family, as one half is on the verge of emigration to Australia. The work comes ... read moreCD
(Out of print 1998 pressing with 10 extra bonus tracks!!!)