Vocalists — Vinyl
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Capitol/Tall Tree, 1968. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Almost everything soulful at Capitol Records in the mid 60s – packed together in one sweet little place! The set's a winner in a great line of Cannonball Adderley live dates from the time – produced by David Axelrod, and done with that great mix of angular, slightly electric groove the ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Tall Tree pressing. Cover is faded a bit at the spine.)
Mel Blanc/Capitol/ZIV, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
June Christy —
Best Of June Christy ... LP Capitol, 1950s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A well-chosen batch of tunes from June Christy's legendary years at Capitol Records – material that really helped transform the sound of the voice in jazz during the 50s! Arrangements are by Pete Rugolo or Bob Cooper – and there's a tremendous amount of darkness in many of these tunes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
June Christy —
Cool School – Songs For Grown Up Children ... LP Capitol, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Amazing stuff, and easily one of June's greatest albums – even if it is an unusual one! The format here is a far cry from the boozier modes of June's earlier career – as the tunes on the set are mostly children's songs, redone as jazzier numbers by June and the Joe Castro Quartet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Capitol, 1957. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Always brilliant work from the great June Christy – an album that's got a lot more darkness than you might think from the title and the bright-colored cover! The style is very booze-soaked and sad – with plenty of echoes of the classic Something Cool album – and like that set, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
June Christy —
Gone For the Day ... LP Capitol, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
That's "gone" – as in the way June Christy really sends us – vocals that take us to a place that few other 50s singers could ever hope to reach! June's work here is a masterpiece of melancholic understatement – far less overblown than some of her pop contemporaries, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US turquoise label pressing.)
June Christy —
June's Got Rhythm ... LP Capitol, 1958. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
June's got rhythm, sure, but the real thing that makes her great is her dark and moody sense of melody! This album's one of June's late 50s efforts done with husband/arranger Bob Cooper – not as arch modern as some of her work with Pete Rugolo, but still in a style that's definitely inspired ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
June Christy —
Misty Miss Christy ... LP Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of June's all-time classics – and perhaps her most famous album, next to the sublime Something Cool. The set, like that one, was arranged and conducted by Pete Rugolo – whose icy and modern touches are the perfect foil for June's sad and dark voice. Familiar tunes are completely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
June Christy —
Something Cool (10 inch) ... LP Capitol, 1953. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
From its booze-soaked title cut, to its haunting selection of lonely ballads like "Midnight Sun" and "Stranger Called The Blues", this is one of the most fantastic vocal jazz albums of all time – and a record that we'd recommend instantly to anyone! June Christy has an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Something Cool (Mono version – blue cover) ... LP 11.99(Mono purple label pressing. Cover has light surface wear and some aging.)
Capitol, 1954. Near Mint- ... $7.99
From its booze-soaked title cut, to its haunting selection of lonely ballads like "Midnight Sun" and "Stranger Called The Blues", this is one of the most fantastic vocal jazz albums of all time – and a record that we'd recommend instantly to anyone! June Christy has an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s yellow label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, small worn spots at the spine, and is bumped at the top left corner.)
Capitol, 1953. Near Mint- ... $11.99
From its booze-soaked title cut, to its haunting selection of lonely ballads like "Midnight Sun" and "Stranger Called The Blues", this is one of the most fantastic vocal jazz albums of all time – and a record that we'd recommend instantly to anyone! June Christy has an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono turquiose label pressing. Cover has light staining on the bottom seam, a partially split top seam, and light surface wear.)
June Christy —
This Is June Christy! ... LP Capitol, 1950s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of her great ones, with moody dark arrangements by Pete Rugolo, and some fantastic stuff like "Whee Baby", "Look Up Out There", and "Kicks". Tight west coast backing, some of her best vocals, and a great purple striped cover too! LP, Vinyl record album
(UK rainbow label stereo reissue in a barcode cover, with light wear and aging, small peeled spot from sticker removal at the top left, and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Capitol, 1952. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Nat King Cole —
10th Anniversary – A Collection Of Unreleased Masters ... LP Capitol, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Rare gems from the early years of Nat King Cole at Capitol Records – pulled from the vault by the label, and issued on the occasion of Nat's 10th Anniversary at Capitol! The work often represents the best early sound of the King Cole Trio – that sweet blend of jazz and slightly bluesy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1959/1960. Sealed Gatefold ... $14.99 19.99
An important album by Nat King Cole – one that presented him in a live format, working in front of a very relaxed crowd at the Sands, expressing himself in a way that's quite different than some of his studio albums. The staid sound of Cole is opened up a bit here in the live set – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, still sealed with a cutout hole and square sticker spot. Shrinkwrap is torn across the bottom, but is still intact and unopened.)
Capitol, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Later red label record club pressing.)
Capitol, 1965. Very Good ... $6.99
Arranged by Ralph Carmichael, with trumpet solos by Bobby Bryant! Includes Nat's classic reading of "LOVE", plus "Girl From Ipanema", "More", "Coquette", "Swiss Retreat", and "My Kind Of Girl". LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
Capitol, 1964. Sealed ... $14.99
Late Nat King Cole – an album from the early 60s for Capitol, featuring expansive arrangements from Ralph Carmichael! The style here is a bit more flowery than on Nat's earlier work – with him singing in kind of a grand voice, amidst large orchestrations and occasional backing chorus ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing – W 2117 – still sealed with price sticker remnants. Shrinkwrap has a small hole at the bottom right corner.)
Nat King Cole —
Nat King Cole Deluxe Set (3LP Box Set) ... LP Capitol, 1950s. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... Out Of Stock
Three albums' worth of Nat King Cole's magical recordings for Capitol! LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s rainbow label stereo pressing. Box has light aging in back.)
Capitol, Mid 60s. Sealed ... $2.99
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(Abridged reissue pressing – SM-11804.)
Capitol, 1961. Sealed ... $7.99
A nice little session that's one of Nat's last great vocal albums – thanks to some solid jazz backing by George Shearing. Shearing's group here is a super-hip west coast Latin one, with Emil Richards on vibes, Al Hendrickson on guitar, Al McKibbon on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums. Most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s UK Music For Pleasure pressing, in a slightly different cover variant. Shrink has a sticker remnant.)
Capitol, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Sublime instrumentals from Nat – his tinkling piano lines over lush arrangements – all in a sweet 50s Capitol mode! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono Japanese pressing – ECJ-50099 – with obi and insert. Cover has some aging.)
Nat King Cole —
Sings For Two In Love ... LP Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful stuff by Nat – truly one of his greatest Capitol vocal albums, and set to great arrangements by Nelson Riddle, very much in a classic mode. Tracks include heartbreakers like "Dinner For One, James", "There Will Never Be Another You", and "There Goes My ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nat King Cole —
Sings For Two In Love (2nd cover) ... LP Capitol, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful stuff by Nat – truly one of his greatest Capitol vocal albums, and set to great arrangements by Nelson Riddle, very much in a classic mode. Tracks include heartbreakers like "Dinner For One, James", "There Will Never Be Another You", and "There Goes My ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nat King Cole —
Swingin' Side Of Nat King Cole ... LP Capitol, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Capitol, Mid 40s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Early recordings by the King Cole Trio, with Nat King Cole on piano, Oscar Moore on guitar, and Johnny Miller on bass, and also with a later line-up of Irving Ashby on guitar, Joe Comfort on bass, and Jack Costanzo on bongos. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s green label pressing. Cover has clear tape on the top seam.)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Titles include "Unforgettable", "Mona Lisa", "Too Young", "Red Sails In The Sunset", "Portrait Of Jennie", and "Answer Me My Love". LP, Vinyl record album
(80s French pressing on Pathe Marconi. Cover has light ringwear, edge wear, yellowing from age, and is lightly bent at the edges.)
Nat King Cole —
Unforgettable (double 7 inch) ... 7-inch 
Capitol, Mid 1950s. Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Unforgettable", "Mona Lisa", "Too Young", "Red Sails In The Sunset", "Portrait Of Jennie", and more. (Funky 45's, Vocalists) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has small top seam splits, aging.)
Nat King Cole —
Very Thought Of You ... LP Capitol, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Also available Very Thought Of You (with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99
Capitol, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Early Capitol material from Nat's years on 78rpm singles! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing.)
Capitol, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A nice 12" LP issue from the 50s of sides originally released as 10" LPs – early work that Cole recorded for Capitol, during the years 1943 to 1949, when he was an up and coming talent from the Hollywood scene, blending together jazz, swing, and a touch of blues – to craft one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has a small top seam split, but looks nice overall.)
Capitol, 1959. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
One of our favorite albums by Nat King Cole – done with a bit more depth and feeling than some of his other Capitol sets of the time – and some great jazzy backings, too! Arrangements are by Dave Cavanaugh, but there's almost a Basie-like quality to the group at times – never too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s French pressing on Pathe Marconi. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a bent portion at the top of the spine.)
Nat King Cole —
Where Did Everybody Go? ... LP Capitol, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A nice moody one from Nat's later years – with arrangements by Gordon Jenkins, and unusual titles that include "No I Don't Want Her", "Where Did Everybody Go", "If Love Ain't There", "Someone To Tell It To", and "I Keep Goin Back To Joe's". LP, Vinyl record album
Nat King Cole Trio —
Best Of Nat King Cole Trio Vol 2 ... LP Capitol, 1940s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
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Capitol, 1940s. Near Mint- ... $4.99 6.99
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(80s issue.)
Capitol, 1962. Sealed ... $6.99
Capitol, 1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Mono pressing – W 1791 – still sealed in loose shrink, with a small hole from sticker removal.)
Capitol (UK), Early/Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $0.99 5.99
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(Mid 80s issue.)
Blossom Dearie —
May I Come In ... LP Capitol, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great album from Blossom Dearie – done with a soaring jazzy groove that makes it one of her best! Blossom's working here with Capitol arranger Jack Marshall – and he gives the album a much more upfront approach than some of Blossom's sparer sides for Verve – a groove, a bounce, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marlene Dietrich —
Magic Of Marlene (3LP Box Set) ... LP Capitol, 1960s. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... Out Of Stock
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(Lime green label pressing in the slip-case box set, with booklet. Outer box is lightly bumped at the bottom right, with some wear at the bottom corners.)
Marlene Dietrich —
Wiedersehen Mit Marlene – Marlene Dietrich Sings In German With The Orchestra Of Burt Bacharach ... LP Capitol, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Double Six Of Paris —
Double Six Of Paris (aka Les Double Six Rencontrent Quincy Jones) ... LP Capitol, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Rare US issue of this amazing album by the legendary French vocal group Les Double Six. The group included a core of the early Swingle Singers, and featured members Ward Swingle and Christine Legrand, two of France's best jazz vocalists at the time. On this LP, the group runs through a tightly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity —
Jools & Brian ... LP Capitol, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great UK beat group grooves from the late 60's – featuring the amazing voice of Julie Driscoll and the hard Hammond organ sounds of Brian Auger! Auger's working here with his Trinity group – the small combo that had a firey Jimmy McGriff-like quality – as you'll hear on their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label Duophonic pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Capitol, 1955. Very Good+ ... $5.99 7.99
No Reservations is quite an unusual little set for the time – as it's a bit looser and less structured than most other vocal dates – very much in the spirit of Faye's famous performances in clubs, with a gritty, personal approach to the music that's really great. The orchestrations are ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has small splits on the top & bottom seams, but looks nice overall!)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Misty Blue ... LP Capitol, 1968. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Arranged and conducted by Sid Feller. LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing.)
Capitol, Mid 60s. Sealed ... $11.99 14.99
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(Capitol re-issue pressing, still sealed with a Capitol Value sticker and some price sticker remnants.)
Capitol, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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(70s stereo Star Line pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Four Freshmen —
In Person ... LP Capitol, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Four Freshmen —
Voices In Fun ... LP Capitol, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Always-great work from The Four Freshmen – a later Capitol album recorded when the group was really hitting their vocal stride! Featuring arrangements by Billy May, the record is well put together, with some extremely inventive arrangements of familiar numbers, plus other odd tunes, of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1957. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
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(Mono rainbow label pressing with logo on the left. Cover has some ringwear.)
Judy Garland —
Judy (Capitol) ... LP Capitol, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great backings by Nelson Riddle! LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A landmark late Judy Garland performance – extended, and strung out in all its boozy wonderfulness! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Mono black label pressing. Includes the Capitol inner sleeve. Cover has some ringwear, tiny split in the bottom seam, and a small name in marker in back.)
Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli —
Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli – Live At The London Palladium (2LP version) ... LP Capitol, 1964. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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Capitol, 1963. Sealed ... $19.99
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(Stereo pressing, still sealed with a small cutout hole, light wear, and a streak of green marker in back.)
Babs Gonzales/Capitol, 1949. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A collection of early bop singles cut for Capitol – one that includes some excellent rare material, including fantastic early work by Babs Gonzales, and some of Sonny Rollins' first work on record! Babs clocks in with some great little vocal numbers that include – "Real Crazy" ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jackie & Roy —
Grass ... LP Capitol, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Don't miss this one! For years, we passed this one by, thinking it an impure version of the great jazz duo Jackie & Roy. Now, though, we realize that it's one of their masterpieces, and takes their hip vocal sound into a new dimension, with cool L.A. production from the late 60's, and some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
A 60s LP that compiles Julia's earlier sides for Capitol – a mixture of jump blues, swing, and R&B, recorded with players that include Red Norvo, Benny Carter, Vic Dickenson, and Baby Lovett – all killer work from the early years of the labgel! Titles include "Last Call For ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has some light wear, but this is a great copy overall.)
Peggy Lee —
Basin Street East Proudly Presents Miss Peggy Lee ... LP Capitol, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Peggy Lee's at Basin Street, but the set's an upbeat, swinging date that's right up there with her studio work for Capitol in the 60s! The album's billed as an "after hours" performance – and it's definitely got the relaxed feel to live up to that promise – a feel that's more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Peggy Lee —
I'm A Woman ... LP Capitol, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A landmark album in Peggy's career – one that featured some wonderful crossover hits that broke her into a whole new audience in the 60s – and which really helped cement Peggy's relationship with Capitol Records. Benny Carter and Dick Hazard arranged the set with a gentle bouncing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1961. Very Good+ ... $4.99 6.99
A nicely different album than some of Peggy Lee's other albums for Capitol Records – a set of sophisticated arrangements, handled by Quincy Jones – which really give Lee the kind of setting to remind the world that she can be as compelling of a jazz singer as she can a vocalist on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s UK pressing in a barcode cover. Cover has some pen impressions and is bent at the spine and top right corner.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A classic set of tracks from Peggy – featuring the sublime hit "Is That All There Is?", produced by Lieber & Stoller, and arranged and conducted by Randy Newman. Other arrangements are by the likes of Mike Melvoin, Mundell Lowe, George Tipton, and Bobby Bryant – all of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Lime green label pressing.)
Peggy Lee —
Make It With You ... LP Capitol, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Very cool work from Peggy Lee – mostly with arrangements by Benny Golson, and done in a really wonderful style for the 70s! The work's every bit as mature as her other Capitol sides from the time, but it's also got a bit more confidence too – a style that somehow offsets the melancholy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Peggy Lee —
Man I Love ... LP Capitol, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Quite a rare album from Peggy Lee – and a strange one too! The album features backings "conducted" by Frank Sinatra, done in a moody, flowing, dreamy and sad style – similar to his own work of the late 50s Capitol years, especially the more melancholy albums that we love so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese stereo promo pressing – ECJ-50063 – with obi and insert. Cover has some yellowing from age. Obi is bent at the seam in back.)
Peggy Lee —
Mink Jazz ... LP Capitol, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
As smooth as mink – and as sexy too! The album's one of Peggy's jazziest from the Capitol years – and has her working with some really great arrangements by Max Bennett or Benny Carter – both of whom come up with a lean groove that swings tremendously, but without some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Peggy Lee —
Norma Deloris Egstrom From Jamestown North Dakota ... LP Capitol/EMI, 1972. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A really unique later album from Peggy Lee – one that's so different than the brash confidence of her early material, and which shows her really perfecting that boozy, mature sound that she brought to a handful of gems like this! The album's got a truly adult approach to pop that was less ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has faint ring wear.)
Peggy Lee —
Raindrops ... LP Capitol, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A hip collection of tracks from Peggy Lee – featuring tunes recorded for Capitol during the late 60s and early 70s, put together as a special package for Placidyl sleeping pills! The album's hardly sleepy, though – and the standout cut is Peggy's awesome version of "Spinning ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1955. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Mid 80s mono French reissue in a barcode cover, with light wear, a thin light stain at the top seam, and spotty blemishes in back.)
Peggy Lee —
Sugar 'N' Spice ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good ... $3.99
Peggy's sweet as sugar, but working here with a heck of a lot of spice – thanks to arranger Benny Carter, who brings in a wonderfully jazzy feel to the set! The album's one of Peggy's best from her comeback years at Capitol – and a prime example of the syncopated, slinking mode of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has some fading at the edges and a small split in the bottom seam. Label has a sticker spot.)
Capitol (Japan), 1960s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
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(70s red vinyl pressing in a padded booklet cover, with obi. Obi is held in place with clear tape at the top of the spine.)
Lettermen —
For Christmas This Year ... LP Capitol, Mid/Late 1970s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Capitol, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99 9.99
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(Original Japanese pressing in a gatefold cover, with obi and insert. Cover has light wear.)
Lettermen —
Standard Best 20 ... LP Capitol (Japan), Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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Nellie Lutcher —
Real Gone (10 inch LP) ... LP Capitol, 1950s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A bit jazz, a bit R&B, and swingin all the way through – the great Nellie Lutcher was one of the better singers of her generation, and it's a darn shame that she's not as well remembered as some of her other postwar musical contemporaries. This set was cut for Capitol during the early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dean Martin —
Cha Cha De Amor ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Dean Martin does a batch of Latiny material, with cha cha cha orchestrations by Nelson Riddle. Not straight Latin stuff, but a very different take on Dino's style, and a cool way to hear him sing – even if it's not the right side of the Atlantic. A dozen tracks in all, including "Somebo ... (Vocalists, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dean Martin —
Pretty Baby ... LP Capitol, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Dean Martin's greatest early albums for Capitol! Dino was always more of a singles artist than an LP artist – but this album is one of his few fully-conceived albums, much more in the Sinatra 50s mode than some of the other "hits plus filler" or "songs with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing.)
Capitol, 1972. Sealed ... $4.99
Al Martino plays off his big fame here as Johnny Fontane in The Godfather – serving up an album that includes the title hit of the film, plus a number of other modern Italian-styled numbers! By the early 70s, the Italian fare of Al's old days was fading, but thanks to Coppola and the film, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has light wear.)
Capitol, 1940s/1950s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Early 60s mono black label Star Line pressing. Cover has light aging and a promo tracklist sticker in back.)
Capitol, Late 40s. Very Good- ... $1.99 9.99
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(Purple label pressing with deep groove in the frame cover. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a small center split in the bottom seam.)
Capitol, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Who can ever figure this chick out? Mrs Miller was a strange denizen of the bottom level of the music industry food chain – and her stock-in-trade was performing 60s pop tunes with a shrill fuddy-duddy style that was instantly recognizable, and forever annoying! This record is less of a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover looks great, with minimal wear.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
The shrill goofy vocalist lays down a second album of groovy camp tunes that'll make your dog cover his ears! There's a few lame tracks on here, but there's also some great ones, like her versions of "Girl From Ipanema" and "Monday, Monday". Mod arrangements by Fred Bock and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Matt Monro —
Close To You ... LP Capitol, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Some nice modern moments from Matt Monro – including one of our favorite songs ever from him – "We're Gonna Change The World"! LP, Vinyl record album
Marian Montgomery —
Let There Be Love, Let There Be Swing, Let There Be Marian Montgomery ... LP Capitol, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Very groovy work from Marian Montgomery – an overlooked 60s singer who had a wonderful "punch" in her voice! At the time, Marian often recorded in a mode that was a lot like that used over at Reprise Records – a Ray Charles-inspired, Jimmy Bowen-popularized blend of pop, soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marian Montgomery —
Marian Montgomery Swings For Winners & Losers ... LP Capitol, 1963. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
We love Marian Montgomery – and she's a heck of a great singer with a really unusual sound! In an early 60s work of sultry vixens, Marian's got a harder-swinging groove that's almost in a Ray Charles mode – clearly inspired by 50s R&B, but done with enough of a jazz flourish to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light aging.)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $19.99 29.99
Great work from Ella May Morse – material that's still got some of the raw edge of her postwar 78s, but which also features Billy May bringing a bit more jazz to the backings! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has a large split top seam and light surface wear.)
Mark Murphy —
Playing The Field ... LP Capitol, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of the best early albums by vocalist Mark Murphy – cut to arrangements by Bill Holman on side one, a set of big band numbers, and to smaller piano trio backing on side two, which features mellower stuff. Murphy's really developing his voice at this point, and is starting to get some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, clear tape along the bottom seam, a bit of pen and some flaking on the spine.)
Edith Piaf —
Live At Carnegie Hall – January 13, 1957 (80s pressing) ... LP Capitol, 1957. Very Good+ 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Louis Prima —
Call Of The Wildest ... LP Capitol, 1957. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Louis Prima's greatest albums! The cover has a photo of Louie singing to a moose (wildest, get it!) – and that image really sets the tone for the album, which is a classic batch of swinging vocal numbers recorded with Keely Smith in tow, and backing by Sam Butera & The Witnesses. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has mostly split seams and light wear.)
Louis Prima —
Lake Tahoe – Prima Style ... LP Capitol, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Louis Prima and Keely Smith are splitsville by the time of this album – but the set features Louis introducing his new female co-star, Gia Maione – with backing by Sam Butera & The Witnesses! The groove is similar to the other Capitol classics – but the set is much more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label mono pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Louis Prima —
Strictly Prima ... LP Capitol, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Louis Prima —
Wildest! ... LP Capitol, 1956. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Louie's greatest albums ever – a hard-swingin batch of vocal group tunes, with all the sound that made him famous! The album was cut at the height of Louie's career back in the 50s – with vocals by Keely Smith on 2 tracks, and backing by the tight combo of Sam Butera and The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Wildest! (with bonus tracks) ... CD 1.99(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has splitting on the top & bottom seams with wide clear tape repair.)
Lou Rawls —
Black & Blue ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Quite possibly the first truly great Lou Rawls album for Capitol – an all-out swinging jazz session done with arrangements by Onzy Matthews, in a mode that firmly helped put the Lou Rawls sound on the map! The tracks are mostly older numbers from a long lineage of blues and R&B – ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, some wear and aging, splitting in the spine and bottom seam, and a light stained spot in back.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of Lou Rawls' best for Capitol – produced by David Axelrod, and arranged by HB Barnum with a joyous, leaping, sock-soulful groove! The drums get nice and hard on the set – especially on the classic break version of "For What It's Worth", and the rolling righteous cut ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Lou Rawls —
Lou Rawls Live! (Capitol) ... LP Capitol, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums to ever sum up the genius of Lou Rawls in the 60s – a brilliant live set put together with the talents of David Axelrod! The record perfectly captures the easy-going soul of Rawls in the early years – a natural approach to his music that made him one of the ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of the best albums that Lou Rawls cut with the team of HB Barnum and David Axelrod – that incredible duo who made some of his 60s Capitol albums so great! The style here is wonderful – upbeat grooves from Barnum – who brings more soul into Lou's music than before – ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a spot of surface wear in the upper corner, but is nice otherwise.)
Lou Rawls —
That's Lou – The Moving & Exciting Songs Of Mr Lou Rawls ... LP Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Lou Rawls on Capitol – one of his fine fine albums produced by David Axelrod, with that snapping tight groove that works amazingly well with his vocals! The arrangements are super-tight – jazzy backings that have Lou shifting between that monologue style that he ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, aging, wear, and a number in marker.)
Lou Rawls —
Tobacco Road ... LP Capitol, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A real breakthrough for Lou Rawls – a set that again paired him with arranger Onzy Matthews, and which even more deeply explored the unique space between jazz, soul, and the blues that became Rawls' prime territory back in the 60s! Matthews' backings are hip and jazzy throughout – ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear and a price sticker mark.)
Capitol, 1969. Near Mint- ... $6.99
One of the nice moments from the days when David Axelrod was producing Lou Rawls! The record's a great mix of soul and tight LA production, and features the breakbeat cut "Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song)". Other nice ones include "Season Of The Witch", "It's You", "I ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Capitol, 1968. Very Good- ... $5.99
One of the beautiful records from Lou's late 60's years at Capitol, and one of the ones he made with the great team of H.B. Barnum and David Axelrod. As usual, Barnum turns out some fantastically swinging soul arrangements – and Axelrod's procduction ensures that things are nice and tight, ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has ring wear, cutout hole, split bottom seam, aging.)
Lou Rawls with Les McCann Ltd —
Stormy Monday ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Lou's most jazz-oriented albums – featuring backing by Les McCann's famous trio with Leroy Vinnegar and Ron Jefferson, perfectly suited to Lou's soulful renditions of the tunes on the album. Most of the numbers are bluesy ones, but as usual, Lou manages to give them his own hip twist ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a bit of pen on the back.)
