The fantastic first solo album from Tom Verlaine – a set recorded shortly after the breakup of Television, but with a vibe that almost makes it feel like the group's third album! The songs are maybe a bit tighter, but no less creative – both from a lyrical and sonic perspective – ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
A surprising classic from the early 80s underground – a record that came to the world from the scene in Milwaukee, where neither the group nor the rest of the world would have expected the album to have such staying power over the decades! And yet, from the very first needle drop, it's hard ... read moreCD
(1982 pressing.)
Viper —
Evolution ... LP Eldorado (Brazil), 1992. Very Good ...
$14.9919.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has some ring and edge wear and a small sticker in back.)
One of the catchiest early songs by The Virgin Prunes – a cut that captures the group at a time when they were still light enough in their approach – so that the track does a great job of mixing the vocals of Gavin Friday with some upbeat rhythms and plenty of spooky guitar lines and ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Never-issued material from Australian experimentalist Steve Maxwell Von Braund – best known for his work in the space rock band Cybotron, and working here in relatively similar territory on tracks from a host of lost tapes from the late 70s! Steve plays Arp, Mini Korg, and other keyboards ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Features music critic Jim DeRogatis on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue vinyl pressing #15/100. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Wolf Vostell —
De-coll/age Musik ... LP Multhipla/Soave (Italy), 1982. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
$19.99
A collection of work drawn from decades of creations by Wolf Vostell – a founding member of Fluxus and one of the more radical musicians of the 60s – although crucially ignored in wider discussions of creative music! Vostell works here in ways that illustrate his "de-collage" ... (Out Sound, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the best Loudon Wainwright III albums of the 70s, and a nice encapsulation of his rambling creative spirit – featuring one side of studio recordings ranging from small combo rockers to voice and guitar backed sparseness, to Carribbean pop flavors – and one side recorded live at ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear and small marks from sticker removal at the top left corner.)
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 moreCD
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 moreCD
(Out of print.)
Rick Wakeman —
Gospels ... LP Stylus (UK), 1987. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$11.9919.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear and is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
One of the key concept albums recorded by keyboard genius Rick Wakeman away from Yes – a tribute to the lost wives of Henry The 8th! LP, Vinyl record album
(Quadraphonic pressing in a blue border cover, with a cutout notch.)
One of the leanest albums ever recorded by Wendy Waldman – a set with small group backing that only seems to set Wendy's vocals even more free than before! As with her other great work of the time, there's a jazzy current to some of the singing – a mode that resonates with Joni ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, mild bump & dent on the spine.)
A great overview of the early career of country singer Charlie Walker – an early king of the honky tonks, and an artist who may well at his best with the material on this collection! Charlie was brought to Columbia Records – where most of these tracks were recorded – introduced ... (Folk/Country, Rock)read moreCD
Includes the songs "Mr. Bojangles (Live)", "Old Five And Dimers Like Me", "L.A. Freeway", "Hairy Ass Hillbillies", "Gettin' By", "Desperados Waiting For A Train", "Sangria Wine", "Up Against The Wall, Redneck Mother", ... (Folk/Country, Rock)read moreCD
(Mint & red marbled vinyl pressing, includes the insert.)
Scott Walker —
Scott 1 ... CD Fontana (UK), 1967. Used ...
$6.99
Scott Walker's first album as a solo act – and an incredible set that's light years ahead of his earlier work with The Walker Brothers! Gone are the simple, straightforward pop tunes – and in their place is a more sophisticated mode of work – one inspired by the French pop of ... read moreCD
A pair of great early 70s efforts from the always unpredictable Scott Walker – 1973's Stretch and We Had It All from '74! Both records are Scott's tribute to modern country, with songs written by Jerry Reed, Tom T Hall, Billy Joe Shaver and others like that, along with tunes by writers Scott ... read moreCD
A really great collection of work – one that shows the strong influence of Belgian songwriting genius on the music of Scott Walker! Scott emerged from the poppy Walker Brothers with a series of albums in the late 60s – records that are now well-respected classics that showed a much ... read moreCD
Joe Walsh —
Barnstorm ... CD Dunhill/Hip-O, 1972. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
The excellent solo debut from lumbering rock guitar virtuoso Joe Walsh – buzzing, melodic and extremely tuneful early 70s rock that's refreshingly free of the processed cheese that characterized much of his later material, both solo and as an Eagle – and possibly the best work he's ... read moreCD
War On Drugs —
Slave Ambient ... LP Secretly Canadian, 2011. Near Mint- 2LP ...
$16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing, includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Warlock —
Warlock ... LP Music Merchant/Demon (UK), 1972. New Copy (reissue)...
$26.9927.99
One of the stranger chapters of the Holland-Dozier-Holland story of the early 70s – and one of the coolest, too! Warlock are a jazzy rock combo with plenty of soul – a bit like a twisted version of Blood Sweat & Tears, but with all the sinister energy you'd guess from the image on ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a number of marks and plays with some surface noise, but much better than it looks. Label has an address sticker, small peeled spot, and a small number attached with tape.)
PM Warson's got a nice sort of edge to his blue-eyed soul vocals on the set – almost as if he's singing through an effects pedal at times, which has a great way of making him sound a lot more sinister than you'd guess from the cover! Instrumentation and production have an old school soul ... (Deep Funk, Rock)read moreCD
(US Island pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a DMM sticker, promo stamp, and a small spot of clear tape.)
Nick Waterhouse —
Promenade Blue ... LP Innovative Leisure, 2021. New Copy ...
$24.9925.99
Nick Waterhouse has always had a commitment to classic-styled sounds in his music – and here, he seems to hit that mark even more than before – recording in Memphis with a nicely deep tone that blends together vintage elements of soul and pop, served up with these rich backings that ... (Deep Funk, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Roger Waters —
Radio KAOS ... LP Columbia, 1987. Very Good+ ...
$29.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has some ring & edge wear and a trace of a sticker.)
Drummer Charlie Watts' famous tribute to Charlie Parker – with work from British jazz greats Peter King on alto and Brian Lemon on piano! (Jazz, Rock)LP, Vinyl record album
(10" LP from the box set, on its own – a nice copy!)
Think what you want, there's actually some pretty funky moments on this record – thanks to help from some UK sound library talents working on the music! (Soundtracks, Rock)CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Weekend —
La Variete ... LP Rough Trade/Lantern (Italy), 1982. New Copy (reissue)...
$31.99
A classic album of jazzy tunes from the British pop scene of the early 80s – and the kind of work that really helped set the stage for the later Acid Jazz movement in London – but which is equally enjoyable as one of the loveliest moments in the post-punk generation! Weekend's a combo ... (Rock, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The unreleased second album from Elyse Weinberg – a very hip LA singer/songwriter from the late 60s canyon scene working here with guest help from top-shelf talents who include Neil Young, Nils Lofgren, and JD Souther! Yet despite the presence of these giants, the album's very much Weinberg's ... read moreCD
Leslie West —
Mountain ... CD Columbia/BGO (UK), 1969. New Copy ...
$8.9919.99
Leslie West is a mountain of a man – and although his greatest fame may have been in the group Mountain, this initial solo set has all the power of that famous group – and maybe a leaner, meaner sound overall! West is clearly working in the power trio style that was emerging from the ... read moreCD
The continuing genius of the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band – a group who are certainly as experimental as their name would imply, but who can also come across with some warmer Sunshine Pop touches too! And it's that which makes the group so wonderful – the blend of freak and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The initial uttering from the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band – a group with a heady sound that definitely lives up to their name! There's less "pop art" going on here than just trippy psych – served up at a level that makes the group one of the best bigger label ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono version – on orange vinyl! Limited edition.)
The amazing second album from this ultra-cool group – a set that's even weirder and wilder than their debut! The trio are maybe one of the few who really live up to the farthest expectations of the psych generation – as they're really open to let their minds fly in their choice of ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono version – on purple vinyl! Limited edition.)
Brilliant work from a Long Island group who are really known for just one famous single, but who also managed to cut a few other tracks at the time – all brought together here to make a long-overdue album for the group! "Valley Of Death" is the group's sole single – a great ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A surprising record from the glory days of the UK punk scene – served up by a group who frequently opened for the big acts of the day, but who have a vibe that's decidedly much more old school overall! Whirlwind have a sound that's very much in keeping with their look on the cover – a ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jack White following his farthest reaching eclectic tendencies wherever they'll lead him – as has been his modus operandi for years – but this time farther away from the raging, if still pretty idiosyncratic guitar rock of Lazzaretto and much of his past catalog to a more wildly diverse ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue marbled vinyl pressing in the exclusive foil cover, still sealed!)
The second Jack White album in a very short span, and a set that seems to bristle with the kind of creative energy that would have allowed such a strong burst of recording! White almost seems reborn of late, but not in a way that's got him stepping far from his roots, or the kind of music that's ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jack White's knack for reinvention comes off as natural as ever on Fear The Dawn – staying connected to the raucous style we know and love via rumbling rhythms, fuzzed out guitars and his distinctive voice – but doing so with spacier textures than we'd have have expected, even after the ... read moreCD
Jack White's knack for reinvention comes off as natural as ever on Fear The Dawn – staying connected to the raucous style we know and love via rumbling rhythms, fuzzed out guitars and his distinctive voice – but doing so with spacier textures than we'd have have expected, even after the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jack White —
Lazaretto ... LP Third Man, 2014. Near Mint- ...
$18.99
The most stylistically sprawling record yet from Jack White! White's trajectory from Detroit garage-blues-punk wunderkind to Nashville record biz provocateur/label magnate is pretty damn impressive – and he really lets his far-reaching impulses fly on Lazzaretto. Unpredictable twists and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(A 3-speed "Ultra LP" – with 2 vinyl-only tracks hidden beneath the center labels – one that plays at 78 RPM, and one at 45 RPM! NOTE – Side 2 is intended to appear "vintage" by design.)
James White & The Blacks —
Melt Yourself Down ... CD Modern Harmonic, 1986. New Copy ...
$15.9916.99
One of the most obscure records in the legendary early run of sounds from saxophonist James White – a set that's a bit later than his original records for the Ze label, and which was originally only issued in Japan! White's still got all the sharp, choppy elements you'll know from his early ... read moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Antilles pressing, still sealed, with a small hole at the top right corner.)
One of the best by The White Stripes – delivering on the rambunctiousness of their blues punk roots while making their greatest creative strides yet! There's a few more tracks with acoustic guitar and keyboards here, and some songs that honestly feels a bit like Led Zeppelin with the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later pressing from 2008. Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
White Stripes —
Icky Thump ... LP Third Man/Warner, 2007. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$34.99
The last album in The White Stripes incredible late 90s to mid 00s run – and they really went out on an epic high note – one of their very best records! As kicked off by the classic title tune, this one goes on to be fully connected to their raw roots, but committed with a bigger, more ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has a center split on the bottom seam.)
White Stripes —
White Blood Cells ... LP Sympathy For The Record Industry/Third Man, 2001. New Copy (reissue)...
$16.9921.99
The record that really broke the White Stripes out of the box – a set that was recorded as an indie, then later got wider circulation around the globe – as a fantastic demonstration of the raw, back-to-basics energy that made the duo such a standout in contemporary rock at the start of ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Debut of the underground garage rock duo who pretty much conquered modern rock altogether at the the end of the 90s! Includes "Jimmy The Exploder", "Stop Breaking Down", "The Big Three Killed My Baby", "Cannon", "Astro", "Little People", ... read moreCD
David Coverdale's Whitesnake —
Snakebite ... LP United Artists, 1977/1978. Very Good+ ...
$14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, some surface & edge wear.)
Inludes the songs "My Generation", "Happy Jack", "I Can See For Miles", "Magic Bus", "Pinball Wizard", "Squeeze Box", "Behind Blue Eyes", "Who Are You", "Join Together", and "Won't Get Fooled Again". CD
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has surface and edge wear, a cutout notch, lightly bent corners and three small peel spots from tape on the back.)
(40th Anniversary half-speed mastered heavyweight pressing – on yellow and blue vinyl! In shrink with hype stickers.)
Who —
It's Hard ... LP Warner, 1982. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
Maybe the last really essential album from The Who – the second to feature Kenny Jones on drums, doing a surprisingly great job of filling in the space left behind when Keith Moon departed the planet – and a record that also has Pete Townshend working out some of his stronger mature ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Columbia House pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Maybe the last really essential album from The Who – the second to feature Kenny Jones on drums, doing a surprisingly great job of filling in the space left behind when Keith Moon departed the planet – and a record that also has Pete Townshend working out some of his stronger mature ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album