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2 Tone/Chrysalis, 1981. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A big moment for the British ska scene – and the soundtrack to a film that featured live work by nearly all of the big names at the time! The album features live work by artists who owed a lot to 2 Tone, but who'd even moved onto bigger fame by the film – but who are working here in a ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a promo stamp. A nice copy.)
RAK (UK), 1977. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Oasis (Germany), 1977. Very Good ... $19.99
United Artists, 1967. Near Mint- ... $9.99 11.99
A great second step for the Spencer Davis Group – working here with Hammond player Eddie Hardin, who strongly steps in to replace the departed Steve Winwood! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing. Cover has faint ring wear.)
United Artists, 1968. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A groovy batch of rock and roll tracks for this hip mod sex romp from the late 60s! Titles include "Just Like Me", "Picture Of Her", "Waltz For Caroline", "Possession", "Looking Back", "Taking Out Time", and "Virginals Dream" by ... (Soundtracks) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has tiny corner bumps, but is great overall!)
Epiphany, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Spinners —
8 ... LP Atlantic, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Eight Atlantic albums, and The Spinners are still going strong – sounding really wonderful here, thanks to Philly backings from the great Thom Bell! The album's not filled with hits, but that's a big part of its charm – as the group still sounds great, with smoother than smooth vocals ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Ode, 1969. Near Mint- ... $24.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Clear (with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Spirit —
Feedback ... LP Epic, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing. Cover has a small corner bump and light wear.)
Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Spirit —
Spirit Of 84 ... LP Mercury, 1984. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Epic, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
The crowning achievement of Spirit – a wonderful blend of many musical strands at once – and a set so successful for the group, you probably could have found in any college dorm room in the early 70s! The record's really a cut above for their generation – an expansive effort that ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear, aging.)
A&M, 1981. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
CBS (Germany), 1982. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Spliff —
Emergency Exit ... LP Epic, 1982. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Split Enz —
Conflicting Emotions ... LP A&M, 1983. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Split Level —
Divided We Stand ... LP Dot, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Groovy folksy pop, with some weird instrumentation like electric sitar, thumbtack piano, and "nerves". Tracks include "Looking at the Rose Through World Colored Glasses", "Do Not Speak but Sing", and "Think of Rain". (Now Sound) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a tiny cutout hole and light wear.)
Mark Spoelstra —
State Of Mind ... LP Elektra, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
(Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original gold label stereo pressing. Cover has light surface wear and a small trace of a sticker.)
Spoco, 1981. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A record of free-thinking jazz – recorded by a trio from Chicago, featuring drummer Paul Wertico, reedman Rich Corpolongo, and bassist Doug Loftstrom. There's a frenetic, choppy sound here that at one level seems to take off from European fusion groups of the 70s – yet also point the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear on the top seam, but looks great overall.)
Spontaneous Music Ensemble —
Birds Of A Feather ... LP BYG (France), 1971. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the classic sessions of Brit free playing by John Steven's ever-changing Spontaneous Music Ensemble. For this recording, the group is a quartet featuring Stevens, Trevor Watts, Ron Herman, and Julie Tippetts (recording here after only just recently shedding her Driscoll name and pop/soul ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Get Back reissue on heavy vinyl.)
Spooky Tooth —
Mirror ... LP Island, 1974. Near Mint- ... $11.99
The final album from Spooky Tooth – at least during their initial run – and a surprisingly strong set that really points to a huge amount of new directions and ideas! Mike Patto is in the group this time around – and the presence of his vocals and deft instrumental work really ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut cover, with printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
A&M, 1969. Sealed ... $33.99 39.99
Spooky Tooth have grown their hair since the cover of their first album – and they've also grown their sound a bit too – into a brew that's even headier and more powerful than before! The album's still got an undercurrent of soul – and begins with a fantastic drumbreak on the ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing in a tip-on cover – SP 4194 – still sealed with a squiggle of marker at the top right corner.)
A&M, 1968. Near Mint- ... $19.99
70s issue of this masterpiece of psychedelic pop – a set that really captures that key shift from R&B-influenced sounds to much headier territory on the UK scene! Spooky Tooth came to this debut with a fair bit of previous activity in other groups – and there's a core energy here ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
A&M, 1973. Sealed Gatefold ... $11.99
An onslaught of fuzz from the reformed version of Spooky Tooth – a group that has Gary Wright very firmly back in the lead on vocals, and the new addition of Mick Jones on guitar – whose lead lines give the group a whole new sense of power! Wright and Jones worked together in ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout hole and insert.)
Thermidor, 1982. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Early 80s Chicago new wave. Two songs from this release also appear on very early Sub Pop cassette 'zine compilations. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has light wear, corner bump.)
Artista, 1979. Sealed ... $9.99
Bruce Springsteen —
Greetings From Asbury Park NJ ... LP Columbia, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $13.99
The electrifying debut of Bruce Springsteen – flying the flag for earnest souls in the strange years of the early 70s, and busting right out of the gets in prime form! Loads of classics – including "For You", "Blinded By The Light", "Mary Queen Of Arkansas" ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the fold-over postcard cover, with light wear.)
Bruce Springsteen —
Live 1975 to 85 (5LP Box Set) ... LP Columbia, Mid 70s-Mid 80s. Very Good+ 5LP Box Set ... $16.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves and booklet. Box has edge & surface wear, a colored in peel spot – but no splits!)
Columbia, 1980. Sealed 2LP ... $29.99 34.99
Prime classic Springsteen double album, circa 1980! The River finds Bruce a few years removed from the massive breakthrough that was Born To Run, and seemingly starting to let go of the darker tone of Darkness On The Edge Of Town, though still with some shadows of it. Definitely a creative high ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram remaster from 2015, still sealed with hype sticker.)
MCA, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Gerardo Velez on percussion, Julio Fernandez on guitar, Kim Stone on bass, Dave Samuels on vibraphone and marimba, Richie Morales on drums, Tom Schuman on Keyboards, and Jay Beckenstein on saxophone. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Squeeze —
Singles – 45's & Under ... LP A&M, Late 70s/Early 80s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Chris Squire —
Fish Out Of Water ... LP Atlantic, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ... $6.99
One of the greatest Yes albums of the 70s – even if it isn't a Yes album at all! Instead, the set's a stunning solo project from bassist Chris Squire – and a record that shows just how much his talents were to the sound of Yes as a whole! The album's got a vibe that's very much like ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has surface & edge wear, tiny cutout notch.)
Voxx, 1986. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Sire, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A set that's got a slightly different vibe than previous Stackridge albums – yet which also continues that special sort of hard to define quality that always made the group so unique! There's a feel to the set that's maybe a bit in keeping with the image on the cover – slight touches ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Labels have some spotty aging and black Stereo stickers over the promo notice. Cover has a cut corner.)
Tomato, 1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
With Thad Jones on cornet and flugelhorn, George Adams on tenor and flute, George Lewis on trombone, Stanley Cowell on piano, Reggie Workman on bass, and Lenny White on drums; and special guests Warren Smith on tympani and Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout notch.)
Epic, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Corinthian, Late 40s/1950s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Columbia, 1955. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
Rounder, 1981. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Sunset, 1966. Very Good+ ... $8.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has ring wear, splitting on the spine, name in pen, some surface wear & aging.)
Sound Of Gospel, 1988. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Tumbleweed, 1973. Sealed ... $9.99
One of the classic sets on the short-lived Tumbleweed label – with tracks that include "Rosewood Bitters", "Moving Right Along", "Resurrection", "Good Time Charlie", "Song For A Friend Soon Gone", "A Friend & Nothing More", and ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, still sealed with a sticker spot.)
Epic, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
EMI, 1979. Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
Epic, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
Rootsy material recorded for Epic in the 60s, before the group went over to Stax and started cutting secular soul! These sides are much more in a traditional gospel quartet mode – but the group's powerful vocals and strongly soulful approach makes the tracks rock with the strength of some of ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing – nice and clean. Cover has two light pieces of tape, but is nice overall.)
Warner, 1978. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Darn nice work from The Staple Singers – a record that seems to take the leaner, meaner sound learned by the group during their soundtrack years, and turn it back towards the fuller, more righteous sound of the Stax years! The album was recorded at Muscle Shoals, with very solid production ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and light wear.)
Gordon Staples & The String Thing —
Strung Out ... LP Motown, 1970. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A damn funky record – way more so than you might expect from the "string" in the title! The group's kind of an answer to the Soulful Strings ensemble headed by Richard Evans for Cadet/Concept in Chicago – and like that group, it mixes up funky rhythms with some sweet large ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has a slight bump in one corner, but this is a great copy overall.)
Volt, 1969. Near Mint- ... $84.99 99.99
Standout solo work from Mavis Staples – a set that really expands the Stax sound nicely with a bit of strings to sweeten up the groove! Steve Cropper's at the production helm, and there's still enough grit in the grooves to remind us we're down in Memphis – but the choice of tunes and ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo Volt pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, in great shape otherwise!)
Capitol, 1960. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Beautiful work from Kay Starr – a set that's still got that remarkable vocal style in place, but which also comes across with a more mature sound too – a mode that's never too emotive, but which is full of feeling – and really makes great use of that classic Starr twang! The ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has some surface wear, yellowing from age, small blemishes in back, some splitting in the spine, and split seams with clear tape holding the top.)
Apple, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $13.99
Pure pop magic from Ringo – with cuts that include "You're Sixteen", "I'm The Greatest", and "Photograph" – all recorded with help from John Lennon, George Harrison, Steve Cropper, Tom Scott, Billy Preston, Nicky Hopkins, and Harry Nilsson! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
Capitol, 1977. Near Mint- ... $11.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some wear, a few small drip stains, and a name in pen.)
Capitol, 1975. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Beracah, 1986. Near Mint- ... $4.99
London, 1967. Very Good+ ... $5.99
(Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear, a promo stamp, and some aging.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A cool album of tracks that has Dakota singing with a bit tighter arrangement than usual, in sort of a pop soul jazz bag, like some of the other Capitol singers at the time who were working with HB Barnum and David Axelrod. The album includes Dakota's groovy track "Young Generation" ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has cutout hole.)
Groove Merchant, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A 70s set from the great Dakota Staton – but done with a lean, jazzy vibe that really gets back to the spirit of some of her earlier recordings! The group's a small combo, with the great Norman Simmons on piano – always a great accompanist for a jazz singer, and working here with ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam and ring wear.)
Capitol, 1961. Near Mint- ... $9.99
(Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, split spine, and small center splits in the seams.)
Capitol, 1959. Near Mint- ... $9.99
It's time to swing, but with a classy sound throughout – very much the best mix of modes Dakota Staton brought to her key early years at Capitol Records! Backings are by Sid Feller, and are pretty darn jazzy throughout – more so than some of Sid's other work of the time – a ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some wear and a small dent at the opening, staple holes at the top left, small sticker in back, and splitting in the seams.)
Status Quo —
Down The Dustpipe ... LP Golden Hour (UK), 1975. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Cadet, 1968. Very Good+ ... $24.99 34.99
A seminal pop psych classic from the UK scene – served up here by a group that seem to borrow a bit of the energy from the late 60s Bee Gees at their trippiest, but who also really have a way for turning out a tune that has a very groovy vibe! Part of the credit might go to producer John ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Cadet Concept pressing. Cover and labels have a cutout hole.)
A&M, 1973. Near Mint- ... $43.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(2015 remaster test pressing – IR-002 – in a stamped plain sleeve with one-sheet.)
Evolution, 1970. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Obscure Canadian hard rock. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing in the textured sleeve, with a cutout hole.)
Audiophile, 1981. Very Good+ ... $0.99 1.99
Steeleye Span —
Please To See The King ... LP Big Tree, 1971. Very Good+ ... $23.99
There's a slight shift here from the first album by Steeleye Span – a bit of a shift to just a touch of electric guitar and organ next to the bass guitar lines of Ashley Hutchings – which makes for an even more sinister sound than before! In keeping with their approach, most songs are ... (Folk/Country) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vintage UK pressing, on B&C – in textured cover. A nice copy!)
Steely Dan —
Aja ... LP ABC, 1977. Very Good Gatefold ... $19.99
An undisputed masterpiece, and a record we never tire of hearing – unabashedly the inspiration for our years of jazzy exploration as adults, even though it was probably the closest thing we ever got to the genre as wee lads! Walter Becker & Donald Fagan raise their already-high bar to ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing with AA matrix. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
ABC, 1975. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Steely Dan really hitting the heights – moving into hipper, more sophisticated territory than before – pushing the envelope with both their music and lyrics, which are completely sublime! It's hard to put our finger on the magic of this one, but it's the perfect summation of everything ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with Kendun stamp. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has splitting on the seams.)
Capitol, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $23.99
Excellent funky jazz from Jeremy Steig – the funkiest flute player we can think of! The record takes up where Jeremy's LPs on Solid State left off – adding Steig's hard-blowing flute to some groundbreaking beat-heavy backings by Gene Perla and Eddie Gomez on bass, Don Alias on drums, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Lime green label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and a small split on the spine.)
Karlos P Steinblast, 1980. Sealed ... $14.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with some sticker remnants and marker at the top right, and a fairly large hole in back.)
Karlos P Steinblast, 1981. Sealed ... $9.99 24.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with some sticker remnants and marker at the top right, and a large hole at the top left.)
Epic/Cleveland International, 1981. Near Mint- ... $4.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Flying Nun, 1993. Near Mint- ... $24.99
International Anthem, Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
Maybe the first-ever album to be issued under the name of the great Charles Stepney – even though the artist/musician/producer/songwriter had a huge role in the careers of Chicago contemporaries like Minnie Riperton, Ramsey Lewis, and Earth Wind & Fire! This set brings together ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(140 gram gold vinyl pressing. Includes the obi and International Anthem inner sleeves.)
ABC, 1969. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Mums, 1974. Near Mint- ... $4.99
There's nothing slow about this mid 70s album from Steppenwolf – a set that has the group really coming back into the fray, after John Kay had left for a bit and recorded as a solo act! All the raw power of the group is still very much at play here – plenty of searing guitars, at that ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Dunhill/ABC, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $33.99 39.99
Titles include "Born To Be Wild", "Sookie Sookie", "Berry Rides Again", "Your Wall's Too High", and "Desperation". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(2019 RSD clear vinyl Sundazed pressing in a foil cover.)
ABC/Dunhill, 1969. Very Good ... $2.99
A tripped-out batch of freedom rock tunes – pulled together to accompany Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper's famous trip across the wasteland of late 60s America! The set includes Steppenwolf's anthemic "Born To Be Wild", as well as their "The Pusher" – plus "Kyrie ... (Soundtracks) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a short click on two tracks on side 2. Cover has light wear.)
Jam, Early 80s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Features Sterling on alto and soprano sax – with Virgil Jones on trumpet, Junior Mance on acoustic and electric piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Ray Mantilla on percussion! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of wear on the spine.)
April Stevens —
Teach Me Tiger ... LP Imperial, 1961. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Breathy brilliance from April Stevens – the sexy west coast singer who made some really wonderful records in the 50s! At some level, April was a bit like Julie London – in that she sang in a laidback, seductive tone that was quite risque at times – but she was also a bit more pop ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black/pink/white label pressing. Cover has light surface wear.)
Cat Stevens —
Matthew & Son ... LP Deram, 1967. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A&M, 1970. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Features flute from a young Peter Gabriel! Titles include "Time", "Katmandu", "I Wish I Wish", "Lillywhite", "Pop Star", "Maybe You're Right", "Lady D'Arbanville", and "I Think I See The Light". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label stereo pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear, some spotty aging, and a small sticker in front. Label on Side 1 has a small sticker.)
Capitol, 1957. Very Good ... $4.99 6.99
A mix of jazzy moments and more emotive passages from Leith Stevens – packaged here in a nice David Stone Martin cover! (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo yellow label pressing. Cover has surface wear, promo stamp, radio station sticker, name in pen. Label has ink stamp.)
Epic/Nu Disk, 1980. Sealed ... $7.99
RCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... $3.99
(Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, a trace of a sticker, and small corner bumps.)
RCA (Japan), Mid/Late 1960s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Really amazing early work from Al Stewart – light years away from his bigger 70s AM radio fame, and instead a very sensitive singer and songwriter, with a unique vocal approach as well! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue, with insert. Cover has bumped corners and is bent a bit at the bottom left corner.)
Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A 70s gem from singer/songwriter Al Stewart – a set that was part of his long-overdue rise to global fame – after quietly giving the world a number of great and overlooked albums from the UK scene! The vibe here is similar to the preceding set – the classic Year Of The Cat – ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light edge wear.)
Trip, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
Very cool small group work from the Ellington camp – a handful of rare sides by each artist as a leader – including trumpeter Rex Stewart, pianist Billy Taylor, clarinetist Barney Bigard, and trombonist Juan Tizol. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Warner, 1978. Sealed ... $11.99 19.99
Rod Stewart steals from Jorge Ben – and gets the biggest hit of his career with "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy", this Brazilian funk-influenced disco tune that crossed over big! Also includes "Dirty Weekend", "The Best Days Of My Life", "Is That The Thanks I ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch, insert, and WB seal at the opening.)
Rod Stewart —
Gasoline Alley ... LP Mercury, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
Genius, pure genius – and a record that will completely revise your thinking about Rod Stewart – a set that will blow away all the cliches you might know from later years, and will have you re-examining his early years in all their glorious brilliance! The sound is amazing right from ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original red label pressing in the embossed cover.)
Stiff Little Fingers —
Nobody's Heroes (photo cover) ... LP Chrysalis, 1980. Near Mint- ... $49.99
Stephen Stills —
Stephen Stills ... LP Atlantic, 1970. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Titles include "Love The One You're With", "Black Queen", "Sit Yourself Down", "Old Times Good Times", and "Go Back Home". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Broadway label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and aging.)
ABC, 1978. Very Good+ ... $6.99 8.99
Not to be confused with the group Pleasure, or the ex-Police leadman Sting – this group are a pretty darn sweet disco trio with a really nice groove! The sound's a bit different than other disco references we might use – not really New York, European, or Canadian – and done with ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Muse, 1972. Very Good ... $6.99
Features Stitt on alto and tenor – plus Barry Harris on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear & aging, name in pen.)
Roost, 1956. Very Good ... $38.99
The title might sound a bit clinical, but the music within is anything but – and instead is that sort of special, magical work that always makes Sonny Stitt a real cut above most of his contemporaries! The notes try to link Stitt to Charlie Parker – but apart from a postwar sense of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Royal Roost pressing – a nice clean copy. Cover is nice too.)
Cadet, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99 11.99
A very nicely selected 2LP set of tracks from Stitt's oft-overlooked years at Argo/Chess! The tracks have him in great company that includes the pianists Barry Harris, John Young, and Ronnie Matthews – and if you know Stitt's style from the time, you know that his choice of piano player made ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s orange label pressing in the textured cover. Cover has a cutout notch, light surface wear, and some edge wear, with a cutout notch, some edge wear, half split bottom seam, and a 3 inch tear in the back panel.)
Pacific Jazz, 1963. Near Mint- ... $24.99 29.99
A rare one for Sonny Stitt – an album for Pacific Jazz recorded on the west coast, but done with some hard-burning organ work by Charles Kynard that easily matches any of Stitt's best soul jazz sides from the east! There's a tightly cooking feel to the entire set that's really great – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has light surface wear, some aging, and splitting in the bottom seam.)
Prestige, 1964. Very Good+ ... $59.99
A really great session from Sonny Stitt – and one with a slightly different vibe than usual! That vibe comes from the work of two Latin percussionists – Marcelino Valdez on congas and Osvaldo Martinez on bongos – both of whom really a a lot to the groove next to the drums of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label New Jersey pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. NOTE – Cover has wear and staining on the bottom half with clear tape on the bottom seam, surface wear & aging. Front looks better than the back.)
Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A record with a simple, elegant title – and a similar cover image too – but if you know Sonny Stitt, you know there's often plenty beneath the surface, and this classic Chess Records has plenty to offer, once you start listening! The album's right up there with Sonny's work for Roost ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing, with obi – UPS 2209.)
Verve, Late 1950s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Stitt's Verve recordings were some of his best, and they show the genius of his playing in a relaxed easy setting that lets him get the most out of his solos. Although this album, like most of the ones in this Verve series, offers little info on the dates and players, the material seems to be from ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has a cutout notch, ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and spotty blemishes. Label on Side 1 has a small peeled spot at the spindle hole.)
Roost, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Beautiful Roost material from Sonny Stitt – solid, mature, and extremely well-placed lines on the alto sax – all caught at a level that's higher than most of his contemporaries were dising out at the time! The boppier side of Stitt's roots is nicely suppressed here – and in its ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing. NOTE – Cover is lightly stained at the top 3 inches, with some wrinkling at the top left corner and some stuck-on paper at the top edge.)
