Vocalists — LPs 
Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
RCA (label)
Sort by
(Items 1 – 71 of 71)
Amanda Ambrose —
Amanda Ambrose Recorded Live ... LP RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Amazing early work from Amanda Ambrose – recorded in a style that's easily as hip as the best live sides from Nina Simone or Roberta Flack – but years before either singer sounded this great! The style is an ultra-hip version of jazz inflected with plenty of soul – reaching back ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ed Ames —
Sings New Hits (aka Sing Away The World) ... LP RCA (Japan), 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Armstrong —
Sings The Blues ... LP RCA, 1933/1946/1947. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong —
What A Wonderful World (Bluebird) ... LP Bluebird/RCA, 1970. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Later recording by Armstrong, with notable sidemen including Bernard Purdie, James Spaulding, Frank Owens, Kenny Burrell, Richard Davis, Goergoe Duvivier, Leon Thomas, Billy Harper, Al Grey, Thad Jones, Jimmy Owens, and more. (Jazz, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue. Cover has a cutout notch.)
RCA/Dialogo (Italy), 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $35.99 36.99
A very cool album from the Italian branch of RCA Records – and a set that features a host of artists from other nations who briefly stopped over in Italy, and recorded some of these gems for the label! There's a core energy to the set, which balances contributions from a few key artists, ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA (France), 1964. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In a flip-back cover with light wear.)
Kathy Barr —
Follow Me ... LP RCA, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Kathy, we'd follow you anywhere – not just for your sultry look on the cover of this album, but for your warm and wonderful vocals throughout the set! The notes describe Barr as "vibrant, vivacious, vital, and full of volcanic tenderness too" – and given the presentation of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Harry Belafonte —
Belafonte Live ... LP RCA, 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and some waviness from moisture.)
Harry Belafonte —
Belafonte Sings The Blues ... LP RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Harry Belafonte —
Harry Belafonte – Best ... LP RCA (Japan), 1950s/1960s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Harry Belafonte —
Jump Up Calypso ... LP RCA, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Harry Belafonte gets a bit of bigger backing here – thanks to great arrangements by Ralph Hunter – but the sound is still mighty nice! Titles include "Jump In Line", "Kingston Market", "Monkey", "Goin Down Jordan", and "Angelina". LP, Vinyl record album
(Living Stereo pressing. Includes mail order inner sleeve.)
RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Sublime work by a singer who should have dominated the 60s – had he not left this planet in an auto accident early in his short career! Jesse is wonderful here – getting even more coolness and class on RCA than he did in an indie setting – with help from the groups of Shorty ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s German pressing in a barcode cover, with a cut corner and Best Buy Series sticker.)
RCA, 1966. Sealed ... $13.99
A mid 60s gem from Brook Benton, produced by Clyde Otis, done in wonderful, more stripped down style than some of his other efforts of the time. Titles include "My Darling My Darling", "Try A Little Tenderness", "Moon River", "The Second Time Around", and ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 60s stereo pressing!)
Oscar Brown Jr, Sivuca, & Jean Pace —
Joy ... LP RCA, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Oscar Brown's score for a hip play that he wrote (one of his many plays!) – performed by him, Sivuca, and Jean Pace. Despite the "show" quality of the material, this actually stands simply as a great Oscar Brown Jr. LP, and the production is nice and intimate, and sounds just like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ray Charles & Cleo Laine —
Porgy & Bess ... LP RCA, 1977. Sealed 2LP Box Set ... Out Of Stock
RCA (Japan), 1970s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(With obi.)
Bing Crosby & Rosemary Clooney —
Fancy Meeting You Here ... LP RCA, 1958. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
One of Bing Crosby's greatest moments of the 50s – and maybe one of his greatest records ever – a wonderful set of duets with Rosemary Clooney, done in all the relaxed, natural styles of his best appearances on film! The tracks all have a travel theme, and Billy May handles the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later stereo pressing – AFL1-1854 – still sealed with a cutout notch. Shrinkwrap is torn at the top left corner. Cover has a catalog number sticker under the shrink.)
Vic Damone —
Damone Type Of Thing ... LP RCA, 1967. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A surprising bit of genius from Vic Damone – an album done in a mature, adult, easy-going style that we really love! The set's got echoes of 60s Sinatra and Tony Bennett – but also shares a lot with the newer sophistication that was being crafted by some of the hipper female singers of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Matt Dennis —
Dennis Anyone? ... LP RCA, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Matt Dennis is best-known to most as the composer of the classic evergreen "Angel Eyes" – but he's also a pretty great singer and piano player, with an easy and hip style that's a lot like Bobby Troup. This album's one of the few he ever cut in this mode – and is a great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1956. Very Good ... $4.99
A lost treasure from one of our favorite male jazz singers – the oft-overlooked Matt Dennis, known best as the composer of a few famous standards, but also a great vocalist in his own right – with a sad and torchy approach that's kind of unique! This album's got Matt singing and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove, 1s stampers. Cover has a split spine, clear tape on the top & bottom seams, light surface wear.)
Matt Dennis —
She Dances Overhead ... LP RCA, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Dreamy vocals from Matt Dennis – a set of Rodgers & Hart numbers, performed in a sweetly swaying style that has plenty of warm touches. Unlike some of Matt's smaller combo records, this set's got larger backings from the orchestra of Harry Geller – using some light strings and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ethel Ennis —
Eyes For You ... LP RCA, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the sweet sets that Ethel Ennis recorded for RCA in the mid 60s – jazzy and relaxed, with Jimmy Jones on piano, Walt Namuth on guitar, and Jimmy Wells on vibes! LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1965. Near Mint- ... $19.99 24.99
Arranged and conducted by Dick Hyman. LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo Dynagroove pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small X in pen at the top right corner.)
RCA, 1964. Very Good+ ... $9.99 11.99
Groovy backings from Sid Bass – and titles that include "Thrill Me", "Show Me A Man", "Wild Is Love", "Like Love", "Mr Wonderful", "For Every Man There's A Woman", and "Since I've Been To You". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a bent corner and light wear.)
Ethel Ennis —
This Is Ethel Ennis ... LP RCA, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A nice album featuring Ethel's great vocals alongside dynamic backings from Sid Bass – music that's certainly jazz at the core, but which also has some of the more inventive flourishes that Sid was bringing to his own instrumental sides for RCA – not really tricks or gimmicks, but these ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lena Horne —
Give The Lady What She Wants ... LP RCA, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Lena's best from the RCA years – with arrangements by Ralph Burns and Lennie Hayton, on titles that include "Love", "Let's Put Out The Lights & Go To Sleep", "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend", "Honey In The Honeycomb", and "Baubles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1961. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Living Stereo pressing with deep groove, 1s/2s stampers. Cover has light wear, but looks nice overall!)
Lena Horne —
Lovely & Alive ... LP RCA, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Lena Horne's jazziest sets for RCA – thanks to great backings from Marty Paich! LP, Vinyl record album
Lena Horne —
Stormy Weather ... LP RCA, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Lena Horne's greatest albums of the 50s – a rock-solid effort that takes its name from her famous film appearance of the 40s, but which features some wonderfully sophisticated songs in a very postwar mode! As with other RCA dates of the time, the orchestra's handled by Lena's partner ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1970. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A great live date from the best period in Jack Jones' career – with titles that include "Spinning Wheel", "Conversation", "I Had A Dream", "Everything Is Beautiful", and "Brother Where Are You". LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and a promo imprint and small pen marks in back. Labels have small pen squiggles.)
Jack Jones —
Jack Jones Sings Michel Legrand ... LP RCA, 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Proof that Jack Jones is a much better singer than you might think! Forget hits like "Love Boat" or "Wives And Lovers", and check out a record like this – a wonderfully dark batch of tracks composed by French soundtrack genius Michel Legrand, recorded in Paris with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Salena Jones —
Alone & Together ... LP RCA (Japan), 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great album from British singer Salena Jones – one of her best straight jazz albums, recorded in the early 70s with a sweet and mellow backing that's quite surprising for the time! If you're looking for a comparison to Salena's sound, we'd suggest Lorez Alexandria – as both singers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA (Japan), 1974. Near Mint- ... $11.99 16.99
A fantastic record from singer Salena Jones – recorded in the UK with backings by Brit Easy maestro Johnny Cameron, and a sweet electric groove that really makes the album sparkle! The record's similar to some of Shirley Bassey's work with Johnny Harris – in that it features familiar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – RCA 6303. Cover has some light aging, but is nice overall.)
Anita Kerr —
Anita Kerr Singers ... LP RCA, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Groovy 70s sounds from the fab vocal arranger – with keyboards by David Briggs, bass from Tommy Cogbill, and a touch of steel guitar from Robert Seymour – on titles that include "I'll Play For You", "At Seventeen", "I Love", "Every Time You Touch Me I ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1965. Sealed ... $14.99
Arrangements by Marty Paich! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, still sealed in clean shrink.)
Teddi King —
To You From Teddi King ... LP RCA, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Sweet 50s vocals from Teddi King – a set that's arranged with a fuller style than her small combo sessions from the time – but which still shows her to be one of the most distinctive singers of her time! Teddi's got a voice that's much richer than you'd guess from her small frame ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eartha Kitt —
Down To Eartha ... LP RCA/Victor, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Down To Eartha (2x7" ep) ... 7-inch 9.99
RCA, 1956. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Henri Rene and his orchestra accompany Eartha on this record named after her 1956 autobiography. There is an tiny excerpt from her book on the back cover but the songs don't seem to necessarily reflect her life story. It's a nice collection of some relatively tame tunes in that throaty Earth Kitt ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging, half split top seam, and a 4 inch split in the bottom seam.)
RCA, 1974. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... $9.99
The Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross tradition lives on – in a smoking live set that features Indian singer Yolanda Bavan joining the group in place of recently-departed Ross! Bavan's ability to groove and improvise is every bit as great as that of Annie Ross – and she fits in nicely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Dynagroove pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, and is bent and chewed a bit at the corners of the spine.)
RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Classic 50s work from vocalist Abbe Lane – and a record that's made all the better by some great arrangements from Tito Puente! Abbe's getting past the sexy tricks of other records here – and singing in a dusky tone that works perfect with Tito's tight, choppy, and highly percussive ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gorgeous Japanese pressing, with insert and printed inner sleeve.)
RCA, 1959. Very Good ... $14.99
A pretty weird one! Vicky Lane's always been one of the more dramatic singers from RCA's 50s gal catalog – and she's working here with LA jazzer Pete Condoli, who conducts a small jazz combo with lots of added percussion! The style's halfway between straight vocals and hi-fi type numbers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Living Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, some light marks from price sticker removal, and a small sticker oscuring some marker in front.)
RCA, 1969. Near Mint- ... $4.99 9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese promo pressing, with obi. Cover has some aging, bumped and lightly bent corners, and a patch of paper stuck to the back.)
Katie Lee —
Life Is Just A Bed Of Neuroses ... LP RCA, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great little follow-up to Katie Lee's indie hit of the late 50s, Songs Of Couch & Consultation – and like that set, a batch of playful little tunes with psychoanalytic themes at the core! The scoring here, by Ray Martin, is quite similar to some of the other RCA female vocal sides of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging, some price sticker remnants, half split top seam, small split in the bottom seam, and is bent a bit at the corners on the right.)
RCA, 1970. Near Mint- ... $29.99
The beginning of an amazing run on RCA for vocalist Jon Lucien – working here in a sublime blend of styles that's way beyond simple soul or standard jazz! Lucien's got a sound that's unlike anything we can think of – apart from the countless imitators who've tried for his style in ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – in great shape! Cover has some light wear, and ringwear that includes a few worn spots on the front.)
Harry Nilsson —
A Little Touch Of Schmilsson In The Night ... LP RCA, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A big, lush and moody set of standards by the great Harry Nilsson – with Harry's charismatic, unrivaled vocals in peak form – and add just a little touch of the oddball touches he was most famous for to that point! At this point in the early 70s, probably the least hip thing a singer ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1968. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
A bit of a groovy switch for this great and under-recognized singer – a set that updates his sound with some 60s swingers that include "I Can See For Miles", "Mr Dream Merchant", "Hard To Believe", "Lelainia", "Woman Woman", and "Let's Go ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Dynagroove pressing. Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Della Reese —
Della By Starlight ... LP RCA, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Della Reese —
Della Della Cha Cha Cha ... LP RCA, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Della Reese gets a Latin twist – and result is one of her grooviest albums from the early days! Backings are arranged by OB Masingill, who does a good job of mixing RCA Latin modes with the soulful settings used on Della's straighter jazz records – balancing things out nicely so that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Paul Robeson —
Songs Of My People ... LP RCA, 1920s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Jimmy Rushing —
You & Me That Used To Be ... LP RCA, 1971. Near Mint- ... $2.99
With small combo backing from Zoot Sims and Al Cohn on tenor, plus Budd Johnson on tenor and soprano sax, Ray Nance on cornet, and Dave Frishberg on piano! Titles include "Fine And Mellow", "I Surrender Dear", "Linger Awhile", "My Last Affair", "More ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
RCA, 1967. Sealed ... $4.99
Arranged and conducted by Sid Brass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, still sealed with a cutout hole. Shrinkwrap has a hole at the bottom left corner.)
RCA, 1969. Near Mint- ... $39.99
One of the weirdest records ever from Shel Silverstein – and that's saying a heck of a lot, given what a weirdo he is! The set was recorded hot on the heels of the big Johnny Cash recording of "Boy Named Sue" – and it features Shel singing that famous tune, plus a host of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cut corner, light wear and aging, and some marks from sticker removal at the top right corner.)
Nina Simone —
Black Gold ... LP RCA, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Black Gold indeed – as the album's a real classic from Nina, one of the excellent sets she cut with the Stroud Productions imprint during the early 70s! The style here is even hipper than her late 60s work on Philips – with a mixture of open-ended jazz and soul that's best summed up in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1972. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A great little album cut by Nina Simone during the time she was working with Weldon Irvine – a live album that really has the lady stretching out, and showing off all the cool, complicated grooves she brought to a concert setting! Weldon did the arrangements, and they've got a very righteous ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has yellowed sticker spots.)
Nina Simone —
Here Comes The Sun ... LP RCA, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Classic RCA work from the great Nina Simone – and an album that definitely shows Nina hitting more of the soul spectrum than some of her folk and jazz work of the 60s! The set's got these wonderful arrangements from Harold Wheeler – a bit electric, and done in a way that takes familiar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Nina Simone —
Nuff Said ... LP RCA, 1968. Sealed ... $69.99
A great little album from Nina – mostly recorded live at the Westbury Music Fair, with a hip mix of jazz, soul, and folk that's stretched out in a slightly informal setting that always brings out the best of Nina's vocals. Titles include "The Backlash Blues", "Please Read ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vintage stereo pressing, still sealed with some faint yellowed tape remnants at the top.)
Nina Simone —
Sings The Blues ... LP RCA, 1967. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Nina's not just singing the blues here – she's completely reinventing the sound of the format – by drawing on a long tradition of vocal expression, and infusing it with the hipper, more personally exploratory mode she forged in the 60s! The album's got a subtle brilliance that means ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo Dynagroove pressing – 3s/3s. Cover has minor splits on the spine and some aging on the back.)
Nina Simone —
Songs Of The Poets – Dylan, Harrison, Simone ... LP RCA, Late 60s/Early 70s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Nina pays tribute to an assortment of modern poets – Bob Dylan and George Harrison, as well as herself! The album collects tunes from some of Nina's other RCA albums – and features arrangements by Nina, Harold Wheeler, and Weldon Irvine – of tracks that include "I Shall Be ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on all sides, surface & edge wear.)
Nina Simone —
To Love Somebody ... LP RCA, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Nina's greatest records – recorded with her cool combo that included Weldon Irvine! Weldon's on organ on the set, and he co-wrote the two-part track "Revolution" with Simone, one of the album's strongest numbers! That track is set amidst covers of other hip 60s material, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood —
Nancy & Lee Again (red vinyl pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP RCA/Light In The Attic, 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A rare second meeting between Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra – recorded for RCA a few years after their initial outing for Reprise, and done with a style that's even moodier than the first! Given that Nancy's less of a star at this point, Lee really dominates the album – and casts ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Nancy & Lee Again (with bonus tracks) ... LP 16.99
RCA/Light In The Attic, 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $16.99 26.99
A rare second meeting between Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra – recorded for RCA a few years after their initial outing for Reprise, and done with a style that's even moodier than the first! Given that Nancy's less of a star at this point, Lee really dominates the album – and casts ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Features work by Conte Candoli on trumpet, Bob Cooper on tenor, Paul Horn on flute, Bud Shank on alto, and Frank Rosolino on trombone. LP, Vinyl record album
(Living Stereo pressing with deep groove. Vinyl is nice. Cover has a bent corner, surface wear, and aging.)
RCA (Brazil), 1977. Very Good Gatefold ... $7.99
One of a number of excellent albums of Brazilian jazz cut by Sarah Vaughan – a surprisingly great move for the singer, whose style had begun to wear thin by the mid 70s. The record's got a pretty faithful sound, and the musicians on the set include Jobim on piano, plus Mauricio Einhorn, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brazilian pressing. Cover has edge wear, unglued top seam, small sticker remnants in back, and is bent a bit at the sides.)
Shirley Verrett —
Singin In The Storm ... LP RCA, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With backings from Leonard DePaur – and titles that include "Strange Fruit", "Lamento Esclavo", "Partisian Song", "Oh Freedom", and "Cry The Beloved Country". LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1956. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A great set of torchy ballads from Lee Wiley – a singer who virtually helped invent the genre on record with her classic sets for Columbia Records! This album's done a few years after those – and features backings by Ralph Burns, who brings a fair bit more sentimental moments to his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Japanese pressing, RJL-2547. Includes insert.)
Joe Williams —
Exciting Joe Williams ... LP RCA, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great bold arrangements from Frank Hunter – perfect for the magnificent voice of Joe Williams! LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Williams —
Joe Williams At Newport 63 ... LP RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A killer album that's one of Joe's best! Unlike some of his other albums as a vocalist, in which the arrangements are a bit too cluttered to swing, this nice relaxed live set has Joe hitting a very soulful groove, and stepping out nicely on cuts like "Gravy Waltz", "Come Back ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear, promo stamps, and rounded corners.)
Joe Williams —
Me & The Blues ... LP RCA, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Joe's excellent albums from the 60s for RCA – set to backings from Jimmy Jones and Oliver Nelson, both of whom nicely update Joe's sound for the 60s! The tunes are mostly older numbers that recall Joe's earlier years, particularly those with Basie – but the arrangements are a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
(Items 1 – 71 of 71)
