Modern Records sessions by Jimmy Beasley – done for the famous LA label, but all recorded in Beasley's home town of New Orleans – with a very raw, early Crescent City vibe! Many of these cuts were done with the group of Dave Bartholomew at Cosimo's Studios – and they're filled ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Features Beasley on trumpet, Anthoney Wonsey on piano, Dezron Douglas on bass – plus special guests Wynton Marsalis, Mark Whitfield, and Carla Cook! (Jazz) CD
Be warned – this might not be the Beastie Boys you know and love, because this special set has the trio returning to their punk rock roots – getting some help from Awol, and blasting through tracks that are as loud and fast as the work on their early Polly Wog Stew EP! In fact, the ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
If Paul's Boutique was the Beasties' psychedelic hip hop Sgt Peppers, then Check Your Head is their White Album – a raw, stylistically sprawling, yet always connected batch of live instrumentation – backing rhymes that range from stream of consciousness to expertly written. Check Your ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
If Paul's Boutique was the Beasties heavily mind-blown Dust Brothers dusted psychedelic hip hop Sgt Peppers, then Check Your Head is their down and dirty back to basics raw funk run at something like Never Mind The Bollocks. Their first outing without the guidance of an outside producer, though ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
If Paul's Boutique was the Beasties' psychedelic hip hop Sgt Peppers, then Check Your Head is their White Album – a raw, stylistically sprawling, yet always connected batch of live instrumentation – backing rhymes that range from stream of consciousness to expertly written. Check Your ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Beastie Boys —
Cooky Puss ... 12-inch Ratcage, 1983. Near Mint- (pic cover)...
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The first-ever Beastie Boys hip hop effort – a really great single done after their early punk material, and already a great showcase for their strong sense of humor! The gimmick here is great – the trio call up a number of Carvel Ice Cream stores, and ask to speak to various ice cream ... (Hip Hop) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Beastie Boys —
Hello Nasty ... LP Grand Royal, 1998. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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The Beastie Boys are looking plenty playful on the cover, and they definitely follow up in spirit on the record – all with that great mix of really rich production that they seemed to discover on the west coast – while still able to serve up all the youthful energy when they burst into ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A late 90s classic from the Beastie Boys, done with that great mix of really rich production that they seemed to discover on the west coast – while still able to serve up all the youthful energy when they burst into the world frm the New York scene! The album has a space of a few years ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
What can we say? The Beasties rise to an even higher level with their manic trio hip hop style mixed with the live jazz/funk/garage rock sounds and keyboards by Money Mark – featuring a bunch of their classic hits and underappreciated album cuts alike. They could really do no wrong at this ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
The Beasties' peak-era, retro-style instrumentals LP! Even at their weakest vocal moments, we've always dug the Beastie Boys' firm commitment to funky instrumental backing – their albums are filled with lots of nice interludes, instrumentals, and backing grooves – but they often seemed ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The Beasties' peak-era, retro-style instrumentals LP! Even at their weakest vocal moments, we've always dug the Beastie Boys' firm commitment to funky instrumental backing – their albums are filled with lots of nice interludes, instrumentals, and backing grooves – but they often seemed ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The game changing Def Jam classic – and possibly the greatest album by the Beastie Boys – even though they'd grow up a whole lot after this! Profane party anthems galore, and the Beasties would distance themselves from much of the attitude of this album, making their career arc from ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes "Hey Ladies" and "Shake Your Rump" plus 2 rare cuts, which are only on a rare promo LP besides this: "33% God" and "Dis Yourself In '89"! (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
Beastie Boys —
Paul's Boutique ... CD Capitol/Grand Royal, 1989. Used ...
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The Beasties' masterpiece – and one of the original nightmares for sampling opponents everywhere. Tracks include "Hey Ladies", "Shake Your Rump", "High Plains Drifter", and "Shadrach". (Hip Hop) CD
Beastie Boys —
Root Down EP ... CD Grand Royal/Capitol, 1995. Used ...
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The funky Root Down EP by the Beastie Boys – riding high on a mid 90s creative peak! Root Down featuring a trio of versions of the title track and Ill Communication album standout, based on the Jimmy Smith's classic of the same name – and in hindsight, you really have to hand it to the ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Beastie Boys —
Root Down EP ... CD Grand Royal, 1995. Used ...
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The funky Root Down EP by the Beastie Boys – riding high on a mid 90s creative peak! Root Down featuring a trio of versions of the title track and Ill Communication album standout, based on the Jimmy Smith's classic of the same name – and in hindsight, you really have to hand it to the ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Think the Beastie Boys went straight into hip hop? No – back at the start, they were three guys with plenty of energy who dabbled in a number of modes that were brewing big in the New York scene of their youth – including punk rock and reggae, both of which are featured here along with ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A masterful later album by the Beastie Boys – who always preferred to put out a great record every five or six years, than a sub par album every 2 or 3! All these years after Paul's Boutique, when the world of difficult, expensive sample clearance could've kill the layers of pop pastiche ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Beastie Boys —
To The 5 Boroughs ... LP Capitol, 2004. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)...
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A masterful later album by the Beastie Boys – who always preferred to put out a great record every five or six years, than a sub par album every 2 or 3! All these years after Paul's Boutique, when the world of difficult, expensive sample clearance could've kill the layers of pop pastiche ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Naturally, "You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party" was the Beasties' first big crossover moment in pop – and a single that's still played non-stop in worldwide! This single also serves as a virtual sampler of the classic License To Ill LP, with the tracks "No Sleep Till ... (Hip Hop) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Beat —
Beat ... LP Columbia, 1979. Very Good ...
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An organ trio, nice and spare – with the sort of style that always seems to make the Hammond sound great in funk! The group have a lean approach – funky drums, guitar, and organ – and there's no vocals or other elements in the mix – yet the rhythms also change up nicely ... (Deep Funk) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Beat Happening —
Jamboree ... LP Rough Trade/K, 1988. Near Mint- ...
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Beat Happening's brilliant second album – raw, beautiful and timeless indie pop at its late 80s best! It's stunning how many underground rock bands still try their damnedest to sound like Beat Happening – but Calvin, Heather and Bret make it sound easy! It's certainly more full ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Hazy beatcraft steeped in Indian soundtrack style funk, strings and percussion from the indefatigable Madlib – Volumes 3 & 4 in the Beat Konducta series of the increasingly adventurous and conceptual outings – 2 volumes on 1CD! This time out Madlib, er, Beat Konducta is conducting ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Pure brilliance from start to finish – especially the second side of the record, which has a continuous run of tunes that's very unique – and still completely sublime all these many years later! The album shows the fracturing ideas of the group, but crafted together with a unity you ... (Cassettes) read moreCassette
Beatles —
Abbey Road ... CD Apple, 1969. Used ...
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Pure brilliance from start to finish – especially the second side of the record, which has a continuous run of tunes that's very unique – and still completely sublime all these many years later! The album shows the fracturing ideas of the group, but crafted together with a unity you ... (Rock) read moreCD
Pure brilliance from start to finish – especially the second side of the record, which has a continuous run of tunes that's very unique – and still completely sublime all these many years later! The album shows the fracturing ideas of the group, but crafted together with a unity you ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 90s limited reissue – C1-46446 – still sealed with black "limited edition" sticker.)
Pure brilliance from start to finish – especially the second side of the record, which has a continuous run of tunes that's very unique – and still completely sublime all these many years later! The album shows the fracturing ideas of the group, but crafted together with a unity you ... (Rock) read moreCD
Pure brilliance from start to finish – especially the second side of the record, which has a continuous run of tunes that's very unique – and still completely sublime all these many years later! The album shows the fracturing ideas of the group, but crafted together with a unity you ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2019 stereo mix – by Giles Martin and Sam Okell.)
Pure brilliance from start to finish – especially the second side of the record, which has a continuous run of tunes that's very unique – and still completely sublime all these many years later! The album shows the fracturing ideas of the group, but crafted together with a unity you ... (Rock) read moreCD
(2009 remastered edition with Enhanced CD content.)
Beatles —
Anthology 1 ... CD Apple, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2CD ...
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A crucial collection that came out in the 90s, to reveal some great overlooked snippets from the early years of The Beatles! Includes the previously-unreleased "Free As A Bird" – plus 57 more tracks from the early years, including some unusual demos, alternates, and even some ... (Rock) read moreCD
Beatles —
Anthology 3 ... CD Apple, Late 60s. Used 2 CDs ...
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50 tracks in all – including some rare material and alternate versions! (Rock) CD
An important record in the 70s – one that really kept alive the spirit of the pre-Sgt Pepper's Beatles – with a range of fantastic tracks from their first four years! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Japanese pressing including the booklet & printed inner sleeves – EAS 77003. Cover has light edge wear, and faint ring wear.)
The Beatles at their late best – 1968's self-titled set, now immortalized as The White Album! The White Album capped offed a period of intense creativity for the band with a double that's as freewheeling as anything they'd ever release. It's got raw rockers with wry lyricism, tender ... (Rock) read moreCD
The Beatles at their late best – on 1968's self-titled set – now immortalized as The White Album! The White Album capped offed a period of intense creativity for the band with a double that's as freewheeling as anything they'd ever release. It's got raw rockers with wry lyricism, ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 180 gram reissue from 2014 – # 9047569. Includes 4 photos and both posters, plus a Cirque Du Soleil flyer.)
The Beatles at their late best – on a self-titled set that's been long immortalized as The White Album! The White Album capped offed a period of intense creativity for the band, with a double set that's as freewheeling as anything they'd ever release. It's got raw rockers with wry lyricism, ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2018 Giles Martin stereo mix – on 180 gram vinyl!)
The Beatles at their late best – 1968's self-titled set, now immortalized as The White Album! The White Album capped offed a period of intense creativity for the band with a double that's as freewheeling as anything they'd ever release. It's got raw rockers with wry lyricism, tender ... (Rock) read moreCD
The Beatles at their late best – 1968's self-titled set, now immortalized as The White Album! The White Album capped offed a period of intense creativity for the band with a double that's as freewheeling as anything they'd ever release. It's got raw rockers with wry lyricism, tender ... (Rock) read moreCD
A great pre-Rubber Soul moment – with tracks that include "Honey Don't", "I Feel Fine", "Baby's In Black", "Mr Moonlight", "I'll Follow The Sun", and "No Reply". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Apple pressing in a 'Gold Award' cover with some light ring & edge wear.)
Includes 10 albums plus the double length Mono Masters collection – all remastered and packaged in cool replica LP-style sleeves along with a great 44 page booklet! (Rock) CD
The Beatles live at the BBC – heard here in a host of rare recordings that were done between March 1962 and June 1965 – pulled from the vaults of the legendary radio station, and with a few cool dialogue bits too! The versions here were all played live on the air, and make for some ... (Rock) read moreCD
The Beatles live at the BBC – heard here in a host of rare recordings that were done between March 1962 and June 1965 – pulled from the vaults of the legendary radio station, and with a few cool dialogue bits too! The versions here were all played live on the air, and make for some ... (Cassettes) read moreCassette
Beatles —
Beatles VI ... LP Capitol, 1964. Very Good ...
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Titles include "Eight Days A Week", "Words Of Love", "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party", "Every Little Thing", and "Yes It Is". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Roll Over Beethoven", "Thank You Girl", "She Loves You", "I'll Get You", and "I Call Your Name". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo Apple pressing in a Gold Record Award logo cover, with some wear and aging, splitting at the top of the spine, some splitting in the bottom seam, and is stained at the bottom right edge.)
Beatles —
Birth Of The Beatles ... LP Armando Curcio (Italy), Early 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Packaged in nice individual sleeves, includes "The Beatles' Hits", "Twist and Shout", "The Beatles No. 1", "All My Loving", "Long Tall Sally", "A Hard Day's Night: Extracts from the Album", "Beatles for Sale", "Beatles for ... (Rock) read moreCD
An early American release on Capitol – kind of a "catch up" album that brings together material before the label had rights for US issue of their records! Titles include "Twist & Shout", "Love Me Do", "Anna", "Chains", "Ask Me ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s stereo Apple pressing in an RIAA 9 cover, with a cutout hole, some ringwear, heavy yellowing from age, and a small center split in the spine.)
An unusual album issued by Vee Jay Records – the original home of The Beatles in the US! This one doesn't have music, but interview passages from their 1964 tour – plus some scoring from Lou Adler, and percussion from Hal Blaine! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed – seems to be a 70s pressing. The lower corner of the cover has waviness and faint staining, with an open spot on the shrink.)
Beatles —
Help ... CD Capitol/Apple, 1965. Used ...
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A great little record that's kind of a prequel for Rubber Soul – filled with short, tuneful tracks that would flower more deeply on that later album – and often served up with a bit more wit and adult consciousness than in any of the group's earlier records! One of those records that ... (Rock) read moreCD
Titles include "Hey Jude", "Revolution", "Paperback Writer", "Ballad Of John & Yoko", "Can't Buy Me Love", "Old Brown Shoe", and "I Should Have Known Better". (Rock) CD
(Out of print 2014 LP sleeve edition. Cover has light edgewear and a small split in one corner.)
A very unusual early moment for The Beatles – a record issued in the US not on Capitol, but on the Chicago soul imprint Vee Jay Records – a company who reportedly took the group on as a favor to EMI, because they wanted to release a set by Frank Ifeld! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Unofficial rainbow label pressing. In a stereo cover, with split bottom seam, half split top seam, surface wear.)
A bittersweet farewell from The Beatles – a record that definitely shows the fracturing unity of the group, with lots of near-solo moments – but a set that also makes us really wonder what they'd have done with all this genius, had they managed to hold it together! There's great hints ... (Cassettes) read moreCassette
(Early Italian pressing in a blue cassette shell. PLEASE NOTE – The original blue case has heavy wear. Printing on the cassette has light wear.)
A bittersweet farewell from The Beatles – a record that definitely shows the fracturing unity of the group, with lots of near-solo moments – but a set that also makes us really wonder what they'd have done with all this genius, had they managed to hold it together! There's great hints ... (Rock) read moreCD
Beatles —
Let It Be ... LP Apple, 1970. Near Mint- ...
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A bittersweet farewell from The Beatles – a record that definitely shows the fracturing unity of the group, with lots of near-solo moments – but a set that also makes us really wonder what they'd have done with all this genius, had they managed to hold it together! There's great hints ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s UK Apple pressing in a non-gatefold cover, with minimal wear and lightly bent corner at the top right.)
A bittersweet farewell from The Beatles – a record that definitely shows the fracturing unity of the group, with lots of near-solo moments – but a set that also makes us really wonder what they'd have done with all this genius, had they managed to hold it together! There's great hints ... (Rock) read moreCD
A bittersweet farewell from The Beatles – a record that definitely shows the fracturing unity of the group, with lots of near-solo moments – but a set that also makes us really wonder what they'd have done with all this genius, had they managed to hold it together! There's great hints ... (Rock) read moreCD
(2009 remastered edition – enhanced CD pressing. Digipak has light wear.)
A bittersweet farewell from The Beatles – a record that definitely shows the fracturing unity of the group, with lots of near-solo moments – but a set that also makes us really wonder what they'd have done with all this genius, had they managed to hold it together! There's great hints ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Special edition – with new mixes by Giles Martin and Sam Okell!)
A bittersweet farewell from The Beatles – a record that definitely shows the fracturing unity of the group, with lots of near-solo moments – but a set that also makes us really wonder what they'd have done with all this genius, had they managed to hold it together! There's great hints ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Includes the die-cut box and hardcover book – a beautiful copy!)
A wonderfully trippy record from The Beatles – filled with songs that have become classics, even though the initial package was designed for a movie that was one heck of a mess! The set's incredibly strong throughout – filled with some of the new post-Peppers ideas explored by the ... (Rock) read moreCD
A wonderfully trippy record from The Beatles – filled with songs that have become classics, even though the initial package was designed for a movie that was one heck of a mess! The set's incredibly strong throughout – filled with some of the new post-Peppers ideas explored by the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Includes booklet. Cover has some wear & aging, spot of wear on the spine.)