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Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
Features backings from Lou Stein – and titles that include "Love For Sale", "Let's Fall In Love", "Gone With The Wind", and "Everything Happens To Me". (Funky 45's, Vocalists) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Rare 7" pic sleeve! Cover has some light wear, and one small mark from an old sticker.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A real standout set from Mose – one of his few early sides for Columbia, and a great one at that! The album alternates between vocal and instrumental tunes – both handled with a rootsy flourish that's every bit the best Allison sound, before it became all overdone and cliched. The set' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 6 eye pressing. Cover has light wear. Label has a sticker.)
Columbia, 1930s/Early 40s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing, with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam.)
Columbia, 1944. Very Good 4 x 78 rpm album ... $4.99
RPM/Columbia, 1999. Used ... $1.99
... CD
Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
One of Tony Bennett's most fantastic albums from the 60s, and a record that features some nice jazzy arrangements that push past the usual heavy studio ones. The album includes a great reading of "Samba Do Aviao" with backing by Carlos Lyra, Helcio Milito, and Al Cohn – plus "F ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2 eye mono pressing. Cover some wear.)
Columbia, Late 50s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Tony Bennett —
Snowfall – The Christmas Album ... CD Columbia, Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Killer Christmas work from Tony Bennett – a set recorded in the 60s, but a classic that endures strongly over the years! Tony's vocals are superb here – that nicely matured style that's kept him in front of younger ears over the years – and the backings are somewhat traditional, ... (Holiday Music, Vocalists) read more CD
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
Great jazzy work by this excellent singer – a tight set featuring Oscar Brown Jr. performing jazz material written (mostly) by other composers, shifting the focus away from his earlier records, which have more of his own compositions. Ralph Burns and Al Cohn handled the arrangements – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2 eye mono pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Columbia, 1950s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Rosemary Clooney —
Jazz Singer ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1950s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Rosemary Clooney with Duke Ellington —
Blue Rose ... LP Columbia, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic stuff, and proof that Rosemary Clooney was always one heck of a great singer – with strengths in jazz that you didn't always hear in her pop work! As you'd guess from the cover, Duke Ellington's leading the group on the album – and most of the tracks here are older Ellington ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Sealed ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(CSP pressing in a blue border cover.)
Neil Diamond —
Beautiful Noise ... LP Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $0.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A great moody set – one that features compelling arrangements from Coleridge Perkinson! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono white label 6 eye promo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear.)
Columbia, 1960. Very Good ... $14.99
One of the sexiest sets of vocal jazz to ever come from the British scene – a classic 1960 album by the lovely Diana Dors – easily one of England's best answers to American cheesecake singers of the 50s! As you'll notice by the cover, Diana's got a look that's right up there with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $8.99
Nice set that brings together some of Georgie's later jazz vocal tracks for Columbia/CBS – most of which are a lot more far-reaching than his earlier "beat group" recordings. Some of the material has a bit more of a rockish feel, and other stuff has more of a trippy sound, but at ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1963. Very Good ... $5.99
Hey, we love this record! It's jazzy, and not at all like Aretha's soul sides for Atlantic – but Aretha's vocals sound wonderful on the record, in a completely different way than on later albums. Arrangements are by Robert Mersey, and they've got a feel that's similar to some of the classic ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2 eye mono pressing.)
Columbia, Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ... $5.99
During the late 30s and early 40s, the team of Slim Gaillard and Slam Stewart cut some of the grooviest little records ever pressed on shellac! Slim had a crazy vocal style that was augmented by his tight guitar work – and Slam kept the whole thing rolling with a big warm bass, and with ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Judy Garland —
Star Is Born ... LP Columbia, Early 50s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
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(Columbia Limited Edition pressing.)
Eydie Gorme —
Blame It On The Bossa Nova ... LP Columbia, 1963. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Easily the grooviest album that Eydie Gorme ever cut – a set that's well known for its classic title track, but which is filled with breezy bossa numbers throughout! Few other American singers ever got the light, lively spirit of bossa this right back in the 60s – and although Eydie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 sound stereo pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole in the corner.)
Columbia, 1963. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 2 eye pressing.)
Columbia, 1964. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A classic crossover album from Eydie Gorme – one that played surprisingly well in the Latin community, thanks to the backings from Trio Los Panchos! LP, Vinyl record album
(360 sound stereo pressing.)
Columbia, 1960. Used ... $14.99
An early concept album from the great Jon Hendricks – one that tells the story of blues through jazz – all put together as a flowing story in music! Jon speaks and sings the whole tale – but also gets some help on vocals from Big Miller, Hanna Dean, and Jimmy Witherspoon – ... read more CD
(Out of print Sony Special Products pressing.)
Hi-Lo's —
Now Hear This ... LP Columbia, 1957. Very Good ... $0.99
Excellent vocal group material from The Hi-Los – one of the best male vocal quartets ever! The foursome have an amazing talent with a jazz riff – and their style of handling a tune was only ever matched by the Four Freshmen for sheer inventiveness and vocal imagination. The album's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has a spot of marker.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Dreamy harmony jazz from the great Hi-Los – one of the hippest groups of the 50s, with a sweet quartet approach similar to The Four Freshmen, and which had a huge effect on pop in the 60s! The tunes on the set feature the group working with Frank Comstock – in an amazing style that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Columbia, 1930s/Early 40s. Very Good ... $9.99
Titles include "Miss Brown To You", "If You Were Mine", "What A Little Moonlight Can Do", "Billie's Blues", "I Cried For You", "I Must Have That Man", and "Easy Living". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has half split seams, some aging, and gloss peel at the opening.)
Columbia, 1958. Very Good ... $34.99
One of Billie's last recordings, and an incredibly striking batch of songs arranged by Ray Ellis with a sad, fragile ege that's perfect for the style of her later work. Billie's voice is faltering, but in a way that only makes the songs sound more personal and more compelling – and although ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove, matrix ending 1C/1B. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1936/1937. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1937. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of the rare Columbia sessions from Jackie & Roy – and a set that has them cutting new small combo versions of tunes they also did in the 50s – giving them a leaner style here, and a mighty nice swing! Includes a great version of "Dahuud", "Could You Use Me", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing. Cover has a half split top seam and split bottom seam.)
Columbia, 1963. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A really unique little record from Jackie & Roy – one that has them singing a super-fresh batch of tunes from budding songwriters Andre and Dory (nee Langdon) Previn! The tunes are all really great – the kind of playful material that seems to bring out the best in Jackie & Roy, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono white label 2 eye pressing. Cover has some wear on the spine.)
Zizi Jeanmaire —
Zizi – Zizi Jeanmaire Sings With Michel Legrand & Andre Popp ... LP Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Columbia, 1955. Very Good ... $2.99
One of the greatest records ever from Frankie Laine – a strongly jazz-based session, and one that really makes incredible use of Laine's powerful voice! The group here is led by trumpeter Buck Clayton – who's also at a bit of a high point in his career, and able to give Laine this warm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing. Top seam is just starting to split.)
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross —
Everybody's Boppin' ... CD Columbia, 1959/1960. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good ... $4.99
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye white label promo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting on the seams, light surface wear, and a name in pen.)
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross —
Hottest New Group In Jazz – The Complete Columbia Recordings ... CD Columbia, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... read more CD
Also available Hottest New Group In Jazz ... LP 4.99(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1964. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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(Mono 2 eye pressing.)
Columbia/Legacy, 1940s. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye Masterworks pressing.)
Columbia/Real Gone, 1980. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
A tremendous start to the 80s for Johnny Mathis – and a set that really continues that strong shift into soul-based territory he begun in the 70s! Gene Page handles a lot of the arrangements here, and gives the whole thing that strong blend of strings and soul that he worked on other 70s ... read more CD
Columbia/Real Gone, 1976/1977. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Two key 70s albums from Johnny Mathis – back to back on a single CD! I Only Have Eyes For You is a great little record – one that has Johnny Mathis still holding onto the majesty of his vocals from the early years, but really finding a new sort of groove with arranger Gene Page! Page ... read more CD
Columbia, 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s. Used ... $2.99
18 tracks from his Columbia years – including an unreleased track! CD
(Out of print. Back artwork has a light crease, and barcode has a cutout hole – but this is a nice copy overall.)
Columbia/FTG, 1978/1979. Used ... $9.99
A pair of late 70s albums from Johnny Mathis – back to back on a single CD! You Light Up My Life is mellow magic from Johnny Mathis – a late 70s set that updates his older style for a crossover audience in adult contemporary! The style is smooth and polished, but never so much so that ... read more CD
Columbia/Collectables, 1963. Used ... $5.99
Features swinging arrangements from Buddy Bregman – and titles that include "All Through The Night", "A Wonderful Guy", "Something Wonderful", "Hello Young Lovers", "Give A Little Get A Little", and "If This Isn't Love". CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1956. Very Good ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small sticker on back.)
Columbia, 1975. Used ... $6.99
One of Esther Phillips' biggest comeback albums from the 70s – a classic set that takes her deeply soulful vocal approach, and sets it to some sweet jazz funk backings – served up by guitarist Joe Beck, who almost gets equal credit on the album cover! The rest of the lineup is equally ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print early CD pressing.)
Columbia, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Rita Reys with Wessel Ilken & Jazz Messengers —
Cool Voice Of Rita Reys (Columbia) ... LP Columbia, 1956. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
In the immediate post-war years, the Dutch jazz scene was one of the first to emerge with a sophisticated understanding of the American jazz form. Rita Reys was one of the country's leading talents in this respect, and she had a wonderfully cool vocal style that was similar to American singers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label 6 eye pressing with deep groove! Cover has a small bit of tape on the top seam, but is nice overall.)
Eileen Rodgers —
Blue Swing ... LP Columbia, 1958. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Columbia, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A collection of Marlena's work for Columbia – smooth modern soul numbers that opened up a whole new world of styles for female soul singers, and which marked Shaw as one of the classiest singers of the 70s! Includes her great remake of "Go Away Little Boy", plus "Sweet ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
A nice little album from Marlena Shaw – continuing her 70s experiments in updating her jazzy vocal style to a sweet modern soul groove – and a winning effort! As always, Marlena shows that she can handle a wide range of styles – from uptempo dancefloor material to more tender ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Shel Silverstein —
Freakin At The Freakers Ball ... LP Columbia, Early 70s. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the trippiest albums ever recorded by creative wordsmith Shel Silverstein – an amazing talent who's known for his famous work with Playboy, his poetry for kids, and even his contributions to country music! This set's got a wild style that definitely lives up to the Freakers Ball ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some light wear.)
Frank Sinatra —
Christmas Songs By Sinatra ... CD Columbia, Late 40s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Frank Sinatra's first run of Christmas work – material recorded for Columbia Records in the late 40s, but quite similar to his better-known Holiday sides for Capitol in the 50s! As with that work, the style here is quite respectful of the spirit of the season – more reverent than ... (Holiday Music, Vocalists) read more CD
Columbia, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
One of Frank Sinatra's earliest experiments with instrumental music – a set of tunes composed by Alec Wilder – including some handled by Wilder himself, with a group that includes Mitch Miller on oboe and Julius Baker on flute – in a cool modern chamber jazz mode! LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy green label Masterworks pressing. Cover has some discoloration from age.)
Frank Sinatra —
Love Is A Kick ... LP Columbia, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Love is definitely a kick in the hands of Frank Sinatra – especially when handled by some swinging gems from his early years at Columbia Records! This collection's a bit more upbeat than some of the full albums that Columbia issued of earlier singles in the 50s – and focuses on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Frank Sinatra —
Sinatra Sings His Greatest Hits ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1940s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Columbia, Late 40s. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Columbia, 1940s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A classic full length collection of early Frank Sinatra recordings for Columbia Records – and maybe the definitive album of his mid 40s material originally issued on 78s! The quality of Sinatra's vocals here definitely live up to "The Voice" promised on the cover – as the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has a tiny bit of splitting on the bottom seam, but is great overall.)
Columbia, 1920s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
Columbia, 1920s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
Columbia, 1920s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Columbia, 1966. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Really groovy work from singer Joanie Sommers – an overlooked gem recorded after her initial albums for Warner Brothers, and put together with some mighty cool arrangements from the great Mort Garson! Joanie's lost all her little girl pop modes here – and instead really comes across ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 360 sound stereo pressing! Cover has light wear, and back has some light staining near the top.)
Columbia, 1960. Very Good- ... $14.99
They certainly got the title right on this one – as Jo's singing a great batch of jazz-based tracks – and getting help from an array of small group players that include Ben Webster, Johnny Hodges, Conte Candoli, and Ray Nance! Arrangements are by Johnny Mandel, in a warmly chromatic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting in the top seam and a small name in marker on back.)
Columbia, 1980. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a some wear on the spine.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Mel Torme —
That's All ... LP Columbia, 1966. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the greatest, straightest sets from Mel Torme – an all-classic batch of tracks that's quite different than his other album for Columbia! Torme checks in as a totally committed, totally serious jazz vocalist here – with an impeccable approach to the music that puts this album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with black text. Cover has light wear.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Divine Sarah Vaughan – The Columbia Years 1949 to 1953 ... CD Columbia, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great collection of pre-Mercury work from Sarah Vaughan – including some obscure material from 78rpm singles! Titles include "Pinky", "Perdido", "Black Coffee", "While You Are Gone", "Just Friends", "After Hours", "Ooh ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, Late 20s/1930s. Used ... $7.99
Famous film work from the mother of Crystal Waters – and a singer who really helped shape the sound of jazz vocals in the early years! CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1962. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Columbia Special Products pressing.)
Andy Williams —
Emperor Of Easy – Lost Columbia Masters 1962 to 1972 ... CD Columbia/Real Gone, 1960s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $17.99 19.99
The title definitely gets it right – as Andy Williams was maybe the king of the easy listening vocal scene at the end of the 60s – a singer with a smooth style that was equally popular on record as it was on the TV screen! Yet Andy was also something very special, and very much unto ... read more CD
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