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Louis Armstrong —
Best Of The Decca Years Vol 1 – The Singer ... CD 
Decca/MCA, Late 30s/Mid 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong —
Louis & The Angels ... LP 
Decca, 1957. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong —
Satchmo Serenades (with bonus tracks) ... CD Decca/MCA (Japan), 1953. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
EmArcy/Decca, 1997. Used ... $0.99
A surprising sort of set, one in which Dee Dee Bridgewater pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald – a link we might never have expected in her style! Dee Dee's not totally copping Ella here, though – although she does sing a good number of tunes from the Fitzgerald songbook – and as ... read more CD
(Jewel case pressing.)
Decca, 1950. Very Good ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, tiny peel from sticker removal.)
Decca/Vocalion (UK), 1978/1980. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
Two rare European records from Freddy Cole – best known to most of us in the US as a jazz singer! One More Love Song is surprisingly soulful set from Freddy – quite different than some of the straighter jazz vocals he's cut over the years! This rare gem was recorded in The Netherlands ... read more CD
Decca, 1940/1941. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Early sides by Nat King Cole, recorded in the pre-Capitol years – and done in a mixture of vocal and instrumental modes, with trio backing that featured Oscar Moore on guitar and Wesley Prince on bass. The tunes are still very much solid early Nat at his best – a lightly blended mix of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono spectrum label pressing.)
Nat King Cole Trio —
Hit That Jive Jack ... CD Decca, Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Babs", "Early Morning Blues", "Honeysuckle Rose", "Stop, The Red Light's On", "Honey Hush", "I Like To Riff", and "Hit The Ramp" – 22 tracks total. CD
Nat King Cole Trio —
Hit That Jive, Jack – The Earliest Recordings 1940 to 1941 ... CD Decca, 1940/1941. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of pre-Capitol recordings from the young Nat King Cole – very jazzy, and very groovy! CD
Sammy Davis Jr —
All The Way & Then Some ... LP Decca, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Decca, 1961. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Spectrum label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, some aging, and check marks in pen in back.)
Sammy Davis Jr —
Sammy Awards ... LP Decca, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Sammy Davis Jr —
Starring Sammy Davis Jr ... LP Decca, 1955. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The first album ever released by Sammy Davis Jr – a great debut for Decca Records, filled with a range of tunes that beautifully sum up his many talents! The Sam heard here is a fair bit straighter than the Sammy D of later Ratpack years – an amazing young singer with a really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sammy Davis Jr & Carmen McRae —
Boy Meets Girl ... LP Decca, 1957. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A real classic from Sammy Davis Jr & Carmen McRae! Given Sammy's great talent for personal interaction on the stage, as heard often on his key Rat Pack recordings, he's a real natural for this sort of duet mode – as he manages to talk and sing his way through the tunes beautifully, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Decca, 1959. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
Marianne Faithfull —
Come & Stay With Me – The UK 45s 1964 to 1969 ... CD Decca/Abkco, Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wealth of wonderful work from Marianne Faithfull, all pulled from those key early years when she was part of the musical world of Andrew Loog Oldham and the Rolling Stones! Yet right from the start, despite the fact that she sang a few Stones songs on her own (and wrote a few for the group, too) ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more CD
Marianne Faithfull —
Marianne Faithfull (with bonus tracks) ... CD Decca (UK), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
The second album from one of the most unique voices in British music in the 60s – a really sublime little set that moves beyond familiar folk, rock, and pop – to put Marianne Faithfull in a mighty special place that's all her own! Right from the very first note of her voice, Marianne's ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more CD
Ella Fitzgearld —
Songs In A Mellow Mood ... LP Decca, 1954. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful lost gem from Ella Fitzgerald – very much in the mellow mood hinted at in the title, with only the piano of Ellis Larkins to back her up! The sound is incredible – and even very different than any of the work she recorded at Verve – with a moody, evocative quality ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ella Fitzgearld —
Songs In A Mellow Mood Part 3 (7 inch EP) ... 7-inch 
Decca, 1954. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
A wonderful lost gem from Ella Fitzgerald – very much in the mellow mood hinted at in the title, with only the piano of Ellis Larkins to back her up! The sound is incredible – and even very different than any of the work she recorded at Verve – with a moody, evocative quality ... (Funky 45's, Vocalists) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ella Fitzgerald —
Best Of Ella Fitzgerald (Decca) ... LP Decca/MCA, Late 30s/1940s/Mid 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s tan label MCA pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, splitting in the seams, and a small peeled spot in back.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Ella Sings Gershwin – Ellis Larkins At The Piano (2nd cover) ... LP Decca, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A pre-Verve crack at the Gershwin songbook – with some help from Duke Ellington and Jimmy McHugh! LP, Vinyl record album
(80s MCA pressing.)
Decca, 1941. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Ella Fitzgerald —
Last Decca Years – 1949 to 1954 ... CD Decca, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Lullabies Of Birdland ... CD Decca, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
Seminal pre-Verve work by Ella Fitzgerald – a variety of early singles from the late 40s and early 50s, collected together in one full album by Decca! Even at this point in her career, the Fitzgerald magic is firmly in place – sensitively taking on familiar lyrics on some tunes, ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Lullabies Of Birdland (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Decca/MCA (Japan), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Seminal pre-Verve work by Ella Fitzgerald – a variety of early singles from the late 40s and early 50s, collected together in one full album by Decca! Even at this point in her career, the Fitzgerald magic is firmly in place – sensitively taking on familiar lyrics on some tunes, ... read more CD
Also available Lullabies Of Birdland ... CD 1.99
Decca, Late 30s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Spectrum label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Decca/GRP, 1940s. Used 2CD ... $2.99
Includes 43 tracks on 2 CDs and features work with Louis Jordan, Louis Armstrong, the Ink Spots, and Eddie Heywood. CD
(Out of print.)
Ella Fitzgerald with Ellis Larkins —
Pure Ella ... CD Decca/GRP, 1950/1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Renee Fleming —
Haunted Heart ... CD Decca, 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Bill Frisell and Fred Hersch. CD
Decca, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
Al Hibbler —
Starring Al Hibbler ... LP Decca, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Billie Holiday —
Billie Holiday Story ... LP Decca, Late 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s MCA pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear.)
Billie Holiday —
Billie Holiday's Greatest Hits (Decca) ... LP Decca/MCA, Late 40s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Includes "Lover Man", "Don't Explain", "Solitude", "Easy Living", "Good Morning Heartache", "God Bless The Child", "Them There Eyes", "Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Decca/GRP, Late 40s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A comprehensive collection of work from a key, although under-recorded stretch in the career of Billie Holiday – material that comes after her early years at Columbia, and before her 50s revival at Verve! CD
(Comes in a large, cloth bound, book-styled package. BMG pressing.)
Billie Holiday —
Lady's Decca Days Vol 1 ... CD Decca/MCA, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Billie Holiday —
Lady's Decca Days Vol 2 ... CD Decca/MCA, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Ink Spots —
Anthology ... CD Decca/MCA, Late 30s/1940s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 48 tracks on 2 CDs. CD
MCA/Decca, Late 30s/1940s/Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
Louis Jordan —
Louis Jordan Greatest Hits 1941 to 1947 ... LP Decca/MCA, 1940s. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Decca, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $36.99 49.99
A rare Decca album lead by the smoky vocals of Beverly Kenney – a really unique late 50s/early 60s jazz girl who once worked for the Dorsey brothers, the Count Basie Orchestra and others, and only ever cut a handful of albums under her own name! Sings for Playboys is an intimate, sultry ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish reissue with bonus tracks. Cover has some ringwear and is bent at the top left corner.)
Beverly Kenney —
Like Yesterday ... CD Decca/Universal (Japan), 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Very jazzy work from vocalist Beverly Kenny – sung with small combo backings throughout, and a style that's always fresh and lean! Some of the titles here are from earlier years, as implied by the title – but the sound of the record is in the best late 50s vocal jazz mode, thanks ... read more CD
Kathy Kirby —
Make Someone Happy ... LP Decca (UK), 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In a flip-back cover with light wear.)
Gertrude Lawrence —
Remembrance ... LP Decca, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, with light wear.)
Brenda Lee —
Johnny One Time ... LP Decca, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
(Folk/Country, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Spectrum label stereo pressing. Cover has some ringwear, light aging, edge wear, and bumped corners.)
Peggy Lee —
Black Coffee ... CD Decca/Verve, 1953/1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album in the career of Peggy Lee, and one that marked her turning from a singer of pop and swing material, to a sensitive interpreter of jazz material. The album's one of the best-ever by Peggy, and features the kind of material that's not easy to find amidst the bulk of her pop-oriented ... read more CD
Peggy Lee —
Black Coffee And Other Delights – Decca Anthology (2CD set) ... CD Decca, Mid 50s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant work by Peggy Lee – very different than most of her later more pop-oriented recordings! Peggy signed to Decca as a solo act right after working with bigger bands in the 40s, and her recordings for the label are wonderful – featuring many ballads and torchy numbers, recorded ... read more CD
Peggy Lee —
Black Coffee With Peggy Lee ... LP Decca, 1953. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Wonderfully spare early jazz sides by Peggy, and the kind of material that's not easy to find amidst the bulk of her pop-oriented work. The album's a moving set of ballads and torchy numbers, recorded in small-combo fashion, in a style that's similar to some of Chris Connor's later Bethlehem work. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s mono UK pressing on Jasmine.)
Peggy Lee —
Black Coffee With Peggy Lee (10 inch LP) ... LP Decca, 1953. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Wonderfully spare early jazz sides by Peggy, and the kind of material that's not easy to find amidst the bulk of her pop-oriented work. The album's a moving set of ballads and torchy numbers, recorded in small-combo fashion, in a style that's similar to some of Chris Connor's later Bethlehem work. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with some surface noise. Cover has some light wear, small splits on seams, aging.)
Peggy Lee —
Dream Street ... LP Decca, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Incredibly haunting early work from Peggy Lee! The record is one of her moodiest, and is essential listening for anyone who's ever though of Peggy only as a schmaltzy pop singer. The arrangements are fantastic, and they have a sad somber quality that we'd compare to those on Frank Sinatra's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Peggy Lee —
Miss Wonderful (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Decca (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A full, rich set of vocal tunes from Peggy Lee – all done in a style that's quite different than her later work at Capitol Records, but still mighty darn nice! Sy Oliver handled the arrangements for the record – and he brings in a blend of strings and jazz that really creates a lot of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Peggy Lee/Decca/Brunswick (UK), 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A selection of tunes from the film Pete Kelly's Blues – a 20s tale of jazz and gangsters that starred and was directed by Jack "Dragnet" Webb! Given the setting of the film, the tunes often have a more traditional jazz bent to them – with backing from the orchestra of Harold ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ute Lemper —
Punishing Kiss ... CD Decca, 2000. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Decca (Germany), 1971. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original German pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some yellowing from age and some spotty blemishes, bent corners, and some gloss separation around the edges in back.)
Carmen McRae —
Birds Of A Feather ... LP Decca, 1958. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A gimmicky album – but a nice one! Carmen sings a set of "bird-related" songs – like "Skylark", "Bob White", "Flamingo", "Bye Bye Blackbird", and "Baltimore Oriole" – and while the idea of such a record might be painful, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Carmen McRae —
Blue Moon ... LP Decca, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Some of the hippest early work ever cut by Carmen McRae – with backings by Tadd Dameron and Jimmy Mundy, and a great selection of songs that brings out all the sophistication in Carmen's style, yet stays away from overly-done standards and love numbers. The set's a perfect example of how ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Carmen McRae —
By Special Request ... LP Decca, 1955. Very Good ... $9.99
A cool session for Decca that has Carmen McRae's vocals flowing out wonderfully amidst some very haunting backings! The sound here is a bit unusual – given that the groups are headed by accordion Mat Mathews and pianist Dick Katz – both of whom have a good ear for unusual phrasing, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono small black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, yellowing from age, and a split bottom seam held with yellowed clear tape.)
Carmen McRae —
By Special Request (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Decca/Universal (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A cool session for Decca that has Carmen McRae's vocals flowing out wonderfully amidst some very haunting backings! The sound here is a bit unusual – given that the groups are headed by accordion Mat Mathews and pianist Dick Katz – both of whom have a good ear for unusual phrasing, and ... read more CD
Also available By Special Request ... LP 9.99
Carmen McRae —
Carmen For Cool Ones ... LP Decca, 1958. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Hip early work from Carmen McCrae – with jazzy arrangements by Fred Katz, featuring mostly west coast players running through some off-kilter backings that give Carmen a different sound than usual. The album's definitely got the "cool" in the title, but Carmen's sophisticated ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Decca, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A lovely vocal chorus album, with kind of a mix of Sunshine Pop and easy modes – all set to arrangements by Al Ham! Titles include "Quentin's Theme", "Jean", "Sweet Caroline", "Yesterday When I Was Young", "My Cherie Amour", "Everybody's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Decca, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Pretty darn cool stuff from one of the greatest jazz singers around! This one was Mark's first album, cut a long time ago when he was a wee lad – as you'll see by the photo on the cover. The arrangements are by Ralph Burns, and they're pretty darn hip – and although the style is more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono small black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, a light scrape in front, and small seam splits.)
Gregory Porter —
Take Me To The Alley (CD & DVD) ... CD Blue Note/Decca (Canada), 2016. Used CD & DVD ... Out Of Stock
The greatness of Gregory Porter continues to grow and grow – as the vocalist keeps moving past the straighter jazz of his roots, into a role as one of the greatest soul singers of the 21st Century! Porter's got a depth and maturity that few folks have had in recent years – especially ... read more CD
Also available Take Me To The Alley ... CD 4.99
Decca, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Schubert —
Schubert Songs – Peter Pears/Decca (UK), 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Jimmy Scott —
Everybody's Somebody's Fool ... CD Decca/Verve, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tremendous work from a young Jimmy Scott – a great collection that brings together rare singles for Decca, Coral, and Brunswick – plus a few tracks that were never issued at the time! Although Jimmy's work has become famous in recent years – thanks to much-needed support towards ... read more CD
(Back of booklet has a small sticker.)
Decca, 1957. Very Good ... $16.99
Something of a concept album from Jeri Southern – a record of familiar tunes, but all strung together as "the story of a love affair", and set to backings by Gus Levene! The approach here is a bit like some of the Sinatra Capitol sides of the mid 50s – with a really unified ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original black & silver label pressing. Cover has light wear, aging, and an ink stamp.)
Jeri Southern —
Very Thought Of You – The Decca Years 1951 to 1957 ... CD Decca/GP Records, 1950s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
Chick Webb —
King Of The Savoy Vol 2 – 1937 to 1939 ... LP Decca, Late 30s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Various —
Legendary Big Band Singers ... CD Decca/GRP, 1930s/1940s/Early 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
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