Features a vocal tune with lyrics penned by Norman Mailer! (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
Wally Badarou —
Echoes ... LP Island, 1984. Near Mint- ...
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A tough record to peg – but a great one too! Wally Badarou plays a range of spacey keyboards that include synclavier, mini moog, and prophet 5 – all over some beats that are a mix of electro and Carribean rhythms – in a style that's part jazzy, part new agey, and part 80s groove! ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Badbadnotgood —
III ... LP Innovative Leisure, 2014. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
Great work from this ultra-hip trio – an amazing combination of keyboards, bass, and drums – served up in styles that are rooted in funk and jazz, but go to so many other places as well! The drums crackle with a quality schooled in 70s breaks and beats, stripped down to their core ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the stickered outer sleeve, with light wear.)
Badder Than Evil/Barbara Mason/New Birth —
Gordon's War ... LP Buddah, 1973. Near Mint- ...
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The Buddah soul stable came out in full force for this soundtrack, including Harvy Fuqua, The New Birth, Barbara Mason, and Horace Ott – as well as the little known group Badder Than Evil! They play on the great instrumental track "Hot Wheels", which is the chase theme in the film, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Badfinger —
Ass ... LP Apple, 1973. Near Mint- ...
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A rawer Badfinger emerges on Ass – self-produced with a no frills vibe that was apparently something of a controversial way for the boys to record at the time, as Apple initially rejected it. It sounds like great rock & roll to us! Sweet melodies and tuneful songs are still the order of ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Early, groovy Badfinger! Magic Christian Music features a few tracks that Badfinger cut for the film The Magic Christian, some earlier material cut when they were The Iveys, and more recent recordings of the time like the Paul McCartney-penned hit "Come And Get It" – all around ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Apple pressing with Bell Sound/SF etch. Cover has light wear.)
Badfinger's early 70s win streak continues on Straight Up – a straight up classic set of tuneful 70s rock with big emotions and catchy songs – one that keeps just enough grit underneath those killer melodies! Titles include "Take It All", "Bably Blue", "Name Of ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Apple pressing with Sterling stamp/LH etch. Cover has surface wear.)
The second chapter of Erykah Badu's New Amerykah – recorded for the most part, quite incredibly, during the same period and with the same collaborators as the mind-altering, murky and righteous hip hop funk experimentalism that was Part One – some months that must be among the most ... (Neo Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A heck of a great batch of blue eyed soul tracks – much harder-hitting than you'd expect from the name of the group, and done with a "live studio" feel that really makes the session kick! The group's a big one, of mixed origin – of the sort of party club type acts that used ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has light wear & aging, tiny cutout hole.)
A weird set of sitar and bongos backed sing-speak about gurus, devil gods, leprechauns, elves, opium, the wind, hippie boys and other oddball psychedelia enhanced storytelling from Kali,The Gypsy Star Child! We don't know a thing about Kali – she has a cute, girly-girl, Anytown, USA voice, ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Nice original pressing, in a uni-pack cover. Cover has a small number near the top, but is otherwise great.)
Benny Bailey, Arne Domnerus, Ake Persson, & Others —
Swedish Punch ... LP Metronome (Sweden), 1959. Very Good+ ...
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One of those Metronome classics from a time when the Swedish jazz scene was really catching fire! The set features a full complement of work from the great American trumpeter Benny Bailey – who was making big waves on the Scandia scene at the time – plus work from Ake Persson on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vintage pressing, in a flipback cover! Back cover has a small sticker and a small rip, and front has a stereo sticker.)
Hardbop albums don't get any better than this – and although drummer Dave Bailey only recorded for a brief stretch as a leader, this session's one that shows that he was a heck of a force to contend with! The record's got an intensity that easily rivals the best by Art Blakey over at Blue ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s Japanese pressing – ECPZ 4, with insert – a nice copy.)
Derek Bailey & Andrea Centazzo —
Drops ... LP Ictus (Italy), 1977. Sealed ...
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Percussionist Andrea Centazzo really rises to the occasion here – as one might when meeting with the legendary Derek Bailey at a time when he was really at the height of his powers! Bailey works on both acoustic and electric guitars here – and has a way of creating all these amazing ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Harold Bailey Singers —
Lord, I'll Go ... LP Savoy, Mid 1960s. Very Good- ...
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One of the few albums cut by the great soul singer JR Bailey – done with production from Buddy Scott, who also wrote most of the lyrics – in conjunction with Phil Medley, who also did the arrangements! The set begins with an uptempo clubby remake of "Taste of Honey", and also ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
We know it's hard to think of anyone named Mildred as hip, but take it from us, the lady's actually a great singer with a deep capacity for jazzy blues and mellow R&B. These rare Savoy sides were cut during the years 1946 and 1947, and they feature great backing by pianist Ellis Larkin on ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original green label Regent pressing with a deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Pearl Bailey —
Applause ... LP Project 3, 1970. Sealed ...
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Orchestra conducted by Louis Bellson and Benny Carter, with production by Enoch Light. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has light ringwear, edge wear, bumped corners, and a small split in the top seam.)
Anita Baker —
Songstress ... LP Beverly Glen, 1983. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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From the female singer in the obscure group Chapter 8, Anita went onto become one of the biggest selling soul music acts during the 80s – and this album's her first effort as a solo act. The record's a smooth sophisticated batch of soul tunes, with lots of nice jazzy touches, and a classy ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has light heat, but plays great. Cover has minimal wear.)
B Baker Chocolate Co —
B Baker Chocolate Co ... LP Lester Radio Corporation, 1979. Near Mint- ...
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Pure genius from the B Baker Chocolate Company – a set that's equal parts fusion and soul, held together by these rich arrangements that really send the whole thing home! The album's never too slick, yet has a sense of perfection that matches some of the best soulful fusion dates at Blue ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cutout notch, some edge wear, bumped corners, and a Suggested Key Cuts sticker.)
A very unusual set – as Chet Baker plays with larger arrangements from Jerry Styner, which include work from members of the wrecking crew! There's a melancholy feel that really lives up to the image and title of the record – and while most tunes feature just Chet's trumpet in the lead, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chet Baker —
Broken Wing ... LP Sonopresse (Italy), 1978. Near Mint- ...
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A lost Chet Baker session from the late 70s! This one was recorded in Paris in 1978 – and it's a wonderfully laidback set that has Chet blowing with a group that features Phil Markowitz on piano, JF Jenny-Clarke on bass, and Jeff Brillinger on drums. The tone of the tracks is very even-keele ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of a handful of late 50s albums that Chet Baker recorded for Riverside – all of which are some of his last great 50s work in the studio, before a shift in the 60s to a wider-ranging approach to his music! The style here is definitely in the "classic" Baker mode set down for ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s OJC pressing. Cover is bent a bit at the bottom corners.)
Live recordings from Oslo – with Per Husby on piano, and either Bjorn Kjellemyr or Terje Venaas on bass, and Espen Rud or Ole Jacob Hansen on drums! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A sweet Italian set from Chet Baker – from a scene that always seemed to bring out his most lyrical side – and a record that's done in that easy, open, understated style that makes us love Baker's last decade so much! Back in the day, folks only zeroed in on classic Chet from the 50s ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a large, tape remnant square, light wear, and spot of pen.)
Cool moody work from Chet Baker – a very unusual set that has him blowing with a larger group than usual! The set's real star is Jack Montrose – the great west coast arranger who had a perfect talent for taking horns and locking them up tight to create a sound full of gloss and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mindblowing early work from Chet Baker – quite possibly as clear a statement of the young trumpeter's genius as you might hope to find, served up here in a beautiful 10" LP package! The tracks are short, sweet, and very much to the point – but they already display a tremendous ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Nice and clean – and cover is nice too, with just a small bit of light wear in one corner.)
A great no-nonsense session from Chet Baker – blowing here with Russ Freeman on piano, blocking out backgrounds that work perfectly with the fragile tone of Chet's horn. The rest of the group features Carson Smith on bass and Larry Bunker on drums – and titles include "Bea's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A surprisingly obscure album from Chet Baker – a real standout on the Crown label! Titles include "Extra Mild", "Halema", "Jumpin Off A Cliff", "The Route", "Pawnee Junction", and "Lucius Lou". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A rare Italian-only album from Chet Baker – wonderfully cooking small group work that's a far bit greater than his more familiar "with strings" session recorded in Italy during the same period! The album's got Chet working with an array of great players from the local scene – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A real lost treasure from Chet Baker – an obscure sextet session, originally issued only as a 10" LP! The record features Chet's trumpet in a frontline with Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone and Bud Shank on baritone sax – working through a set of cool modern arrangements by Jack ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nice soundtrack to the now-legendary film by Bruce Weber that tracked Chet Baker during some of the last days of his life. The set's got a nice mix of vocal and instrumental tracks, with Chet in fine enough form at the time of the recording. Titles include "You're My Thrill", "Moon ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really unusual album in the Chet Baker catalog – a bit of a mystery from top to bottom, but with a classic vibe nonetheless! First off, the album's got Chet with guitar on the cover – odd, as he never plays the instrument – then the back lists Joe Pass on guitar as being on the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The title's a bit misleading – as Chet Baker never really stopped singing, and in fact had found a way to mix his vocals with really nicely stretched-out solos on some of his European recordings from this generation! But the set does feature maybe a bit more vocals upfront than some of Chet's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of Chet Baker's rarest albums – and a great one! The session was recorded in Rome in 1962, at a time when Chet's star had fallen quite a bit on the American scene, and it features him working with some of the hippest European players at the time – like Rene Thomas on guitar, Bobby ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(French reissue in a non-gatefold cover, with light wear.)
Chet Baker —
Chet's Choice ... LP Criss Cross (Holland), 1985. Near Mint- ...
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A slightly unusual format – a trio date, but with no piano – and instead guitar from Philip Catherine, plus both acoustic and electric bass! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Chet Baker —
Cool Baker Vol 1 ... LP Pacific Jazz/King (Japan), 1953. Near Mint- ...
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A great Japanese issue of this early material from trumpet genius Chet Baker – mostly featuring his quartet with Russ Freeman on piano, Carson Smith on bass, and Larry Bunker on drums! The set features titles that include "Batter Up", "Pavane For A Dead Princess", "Ma ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing K18P 9259.)
Chet Baker —
Daybreak ... LP Steeplechase (Denmark), 1979. Near Mint- ...
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One of those great later albums that has Chet Baker working alongside an instrument you never would have expected in the early days – blowing his own trumpet lines next to fantastic work on guitar from Doug Raney – a pair who really make some magic with this album! The set's also got ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Quite an obscure later session from Chet Baker – with Dennis Luxion on piano, Nicola Stilo on flute, and Ricardo Del Fra on bass! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(A great copy!)
Chet Baker —
Into My Life ... LP World Pacific, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ...
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If you have expectations of a good jazz album here, they won't be met, however, if you dig easy instrumentals with a jazzy touch, this is a great record – and it features lively solos by Chet over backing by Harry Betts and the Carmel Strings. The album's got lots of groovy 60s pop stuff ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of Chet Baker's most classic albums of the 50s – a record that features both vocals and strong trumpet solos – all from a time when Baker was one of the hottest things going in jazz! The album's different from records from previous years, in that it moves Baker from LA to New York ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Recent 180 gram mono pressing on Craft. Cover has a bent & bumped top corner, and a somewhat gnarly notch & tear at the bottom, under Chet.)
Chet Baker —
No Problem ... LP Steeplechase (Denmark), 1979. Near Mint- ...
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A quartet date – with Chet Baker on trumpet, Duke Jordan on piano, Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass, and Norman Ferrington on drums! Titles include "The Fuzz", "Kiss Of Spain", "No Problem", "Sultry Eve", and "Glad I Met Pat". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Danish pressing. Cover has light wear and rounded corners.)
Long, open-ended later work from Chet Baker – the kind of album that still had him working out interesting ideas in his music! The group features Harold Danko on piano, Greg Herbert on tenor, Ron Carter on bass, and Mel Lewis on drums – on cuts that include "ESP", "Shifti ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original early 80s US pressing. Includes the booklet. Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, small scrapes in front, and is bent at the corners of the spine.)
Chet Baker —
Pretty Groovy ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1958. Near Mint- ...
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One of Chet's rarer albums from the Pacific Jazz years – a late 50s set that compiles earlier recordings, making for a whopping 14 tracks in all from Chet's glory days! The core of the album features Chet fronting the original quartet with Russ Freeman on piano, plus some occasional guest ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chet Baker —
Rendez-vous ... LP Bingow (France), 1979. Near Mint- ...
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An unusual later Chet Baker album – one of those overlooked gems from the years when he was maybe a bit more wayward, but also taking some really unusual chances with his music! Chet plays trumpet and sings a bit here – but some of the key contributions come from the European group who ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great return to form for Chet Baker – his first record in a number of years away from the studio, and proof that his genius could adapt to just about any setting! The album's got a tight focus that's probably one of the keys to its success – a set of arrangements by Don Sebesky that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic album of vocal tracks from Chet Baker – one that elevates the sound of his earlier small group work with some added backings on some tracks – all at a level that continues the new level of sophistication that Baker brought to jazz on his first few recordings! The mid 50s set ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese King pressing, with insert! K23P 6703M)
A warmly wonderful trio record – from a time when Chet Baker was exploring a whole new side of his talents! The group features just Doug Raney on guitar and Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass – which gives Chet a lot of room to open up – and he takes advantage of that fact to ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chet Baker —
This Is Always ... LP Steeplechase (Denmark), 1982. Near Mint- ...
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Overlooked later work by Chet Baker – with some nice long tracks that feature a unique trio with Doug Raney on guitar and Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Great later work from Chet Baker – one of the key sides in marking out his new, more open approach to the trumpet – with long tracks overall. The setting here is spare – with backing by Doug Raney on guitar and Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass – and Chet's mostly ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic Pacific Jazz album, one that features Chet Baker laying back in three different ensembles – a quartet (with Russ Freeman), sextet (with Bud Shank and Bob Brookmeyer), and septet (with Jack Montrose, Herb Geller, and Bob Gordon). Arrangements are by Freeman, Montrose, and Johnny ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has faint ring wear and rounded corners.)
Chet Baker —
Two A Day ... LP All Life (France), 1979. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
Features Chet Baker on trumpet and a bit of vocals – working with the great pianist Ake Johansson, and his trio with Kjell Jansson on bass and Goran Levin on drums. Titles include a great version of JJ Johnson's "Lament", plus "You Can't Go Home Again", "Ellen ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small bit of tape on the top seam, and a very light, small stain in one corner – but this is a great copy overall.)
A late concert from Chet, reunited here with Lee Konitz for a live set that's a lot more free-thinking than some of their classic recordings in the 50s! The pair are supported by Michael Moore on bass and Beaver Harris on drums – but the overall style of the recording is quite spare, with ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The trumpet of Chet Baker was hard pressed to find a better accompanist than the piano of Russ Freeman – and the pair made some incredible recordings during Baker's early years at Pacific Jazz. This lovely set by Mosaic brings together all of the recordings cut during the time, and although ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the booklet. Box has some very light wear, but is nice overall.)
A great no-nonsense session from Chet – blowing here with Russ Freeman on piano, blocking out backgrounds that work perfectly with the fragile tone of Chet's horn. The rest of the group is completed by Leroy Vinnegar on bass and Shelly Manne on drums – and the tracks are simple and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Wonderful live work from one of Chet Baker's coolest groups – the combo he had with pianist Russ Freeman! The set features an unissued concert recorded in Santa Cruz, another mostly-unissued set from the Tiffany Club in Los Angeles, and the material that ended up on the Ann Arbor album. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Chet Baker with Warne Marsh —
Blues For A Reason ... LP Criss Cross (Holland), 1984. Near Mint- ...
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A real standout set in the later years of trumpet legend Chet Baker – in part because the record features some wonderful tenor work from the equally legendary Warne Marsh! Marsh at this point in his career has really developed a subtle edge – this slight current of darkness that wasn't ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chet Baker/Jim Hall/Hubert Laws —
Studio Trieste ... LP CTI, 1982. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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A great later date from CTI – proof that the label still had its magic going on well into the 80s! The session's a larger group effort headed up by Don Sebesky, and featuring key solos by Chet Baker, Jim Hall, and Hubert Laws – all of whom get plenty of room to do their thing on the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really sublime album – the gentle late trumpet of Chet Baker, mixed with the mellow vibes of Wolfgang Lackersmid – alongside guitar from Larry Coryell, bass from Buster Williams, and drums from Tony Williams! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A much more rock-based album than some of Baker's other post-Cream work – but still with some nice grooves that appeal plenty to our ears! The weaker tracks on the album are sort of in a quirky rock mode – but the better ones feature some snapping percussion from Baker and the group, ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Ginger Baker & Graham Bond —
Live Bremen 1970 ... LP Room On Fire, 1970. Sealed ...
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Out of the wreckage of Cream came some very hip grooves! Ginger Baker was the hippest of the group's 3 members – and although he's often credited by soul fans for his work with Fela, he should also get hats off for his work with the group Air Force. At its base, the group's in the jazz rock ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An "after theater" version of the Richard Rogers musical No Strings – done in a cool way that really changes the feel of the music! The "cast" for the set is an assortment of Atlantic Records artists from the early 60s – Herbie Mann, Chris Connor, Lavern Baker, and ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has a tiny cutout hole, light wear & aging.)
A lost bit of southern soul from Sound Stage Seven – featuring sublime production by the great John Richbourg, and a sound that's simply out of this world! Sam Baker has a strong deep soul style – a bit like Otis Redding, filtered through the rougher edges of Syl Johnson – and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
If this is the army, sign us up – because these guys make the Kiss Army look like a bunch of wussies! Ginger Baker's at it again in post-Cream years – rocking harder than on some of his own funky albums, but also keeping a jazzy edge that makes for some pretty nice tracks on the set. ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
South Indian music played on Venu (or flute), tamboura, kanjeera, and mridangam. Stretched out over 4 long tracks – "Sarasa Saama Dhaana", "Koluvai Unnadae", "Kadhanavarike", and "Varanaaradha Naaraayana". (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has surface wear and a promo stamp.)
Produced by Rod Stewart and Elton John. With Ron Wood and most of the players that would wind up playing on Rod's "Every Picture Tells A Story" album. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(White label stereo promo. Cover has light wear and aging.)
James Baldwin —
Struggle ... LP Black America/Buddah, Early 70s. Near Mint- ...
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Baldwin speaks on his thoughts, his writings, and art in general – in a rare recorded performance that goes beyond the scope of his usual fiction. There's no other backing, and the LP is a nice intimate moment with Baldwin, whose voice is as beautiful and haunting as his writings! (Spoken Word) LP, Vinyl record album
A pretty strong overview of Hank's fiercer R&B tunes for King Records – most of them cut at the end of the 50s, with that mean and lean style that actually could make Hank sound pretty darn scary! Titles include "It's Love Baby", "Sugaree", "Annie Had A Baby" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic set of hard rockin R&B from Hank Ballard and the legendary Midnighters – as raw a batch of vocal group tracks you'd be hard pressed to find! The album features plenty of tunes from their "Annie" cycle of songs – including "Work With Me Annie", "Ann ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album