A righteous classic from the legendary Bob Marley – and a set that really pushed the roots reggae sound strongly into the mainstream – almost making the mode the defining global understanding of Jamaican music, thanks to the power and presence of the album! All the Marley Tuff Gong ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with Sterling stamp, in a cover with a barcode on the back.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Rebel Music ... LP Island, 1970s. Very Good Gatefold ...
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One of many posthumous compilations of Marley's work with the Wailers, and not a bad one at that. Without setting out to be a greatest hits, this compilation focuses on some of Marley's more topical, political songs, including the classics "Get Up, Stand Up" & "Them Belly ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has some surface wear and is bent a bit near the opening.)
Early work from the great Bob Marley – material cut with the initial lineup of The Wailers, at a time before the group would go onto much greater global fame on Island Records! The equally legendary Lee Scratch Perry is at the helm on production – and although the music here has more ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Rare funky work from Bob Marley & The Wailers – tracks that are more of a studio jam than a typical recording – and which were done before a famous performance that the group played at the Matrix club in San Francisco! There's a lean, snakey groove to all these cuts – heavy ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Survival ... LP Island, 1979. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
One of the sharpest, most righteous albums from Bob Marley – in case you couldn't guess from the title, which is his response to a recent assassination attempt! The whole thing's got a very classic vibe – and the lyrics have even more of a political current than some of Marley's other ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s black label pressing with Sterling/SRC stamps. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is lightly bent at the sides.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Uprising ... LP Island, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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The last studio album issued by Bob Marley during his too-short lifetime – and the kind of record that continued to keep him at the top of the global scene – not just a reggae star, but a worldwide superstar who would have kept the fire burning for decades! The group is rock-solid ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label pressing. Cover has a promo stamp. Includes newspaper clippings from the Chicago Sun-Times with articles on Marley's passing.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Welcome To Dubrock ... LP P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy ...
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Bob Marley material that goes way past the obvious – not the big hits of the Island Records years, but instead a whole host of much more obscure recordings from the 70s – tunes that were either rare Jamaican-only singles, or titles that were created only as dubplates for use in sound ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A second set of super-rare tracks from the Bob Marley side of the universe – not material that was issued by Island Records as part of his run of hit albums in the 70s – but instead some very obscure dubs that were taken from acetates that were initially only circulated through Jamaican ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Righteous sounds from Rita Marley – a set that's one of her best-remembered albums, and done in a well-crafted style that definitely lives up to the Marley family name! The set was recorded at Tuff Gong, with a lean quality and laidback groove that lets Rita really step out front on vocals ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers —
Conscious Party ... LP Virgin, 1988. Near Mint- ...
$11.9919.99
A wonderful later album from pianist Dodo Marmarosa – quite possibly his greatest record ever! The set's an obscure "comeback" date recorded in Chicago for Chess in the early 60s – a trio session with Richard Evans on bass and Marshall Thompson on drums – both working ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert – M 1002. Cover has some very light aging on back, but is great overall.)
Dodo Marmarosa —
Live Dodo ... LP Swing House (UK), 1947. Near Mint- ...
$14.99
Rare live from pianist Dodo Marmarosa in a collection that features Woody Herman on clarinet, Wardell Gray on tenor, Benny Carter and Sonny Criss on alto, Howard McGhee on trumpet, and Vic Dickenson on trombone. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited late 70s issue. Shrinkwrap has a small hole from price sticker removal.)
Lisa Marne & Her Combo —
Like Young ... LP Modern Harmonic, 1965. New Copy ...
Out Of Stock
A very groovy set of jazz vocals – recorded in the mid 60s by Lisa Marne, who was once a TV variety show personality – but never issued at the time! The "combo" on the title really gives a great indication of the feel of the record – small group backing with a very ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the original plastic outer sleeve, with wear and aging, splitting on the spine.)
Jayme Marques —
Lineatres ... LP RCA (Spain), Early 70s. Very Good+ ...
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Fantastic work from Jayme Marques – the very hip Spanish jazz musician who had a real ear for Brazilian grooves – working here on a set of some of his best cuts for RCA from the early 70s! The set features Fender Rhodes, saxes, flutes, guitars, and plenty of percussion – and ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The enigmatic Marr'Del hails from Ohio, and sings some original material here – including the 12 minute "Maria", plus "Butterfly Friend", "Celestial Cathedral", "Lavender Thunder", and "I Want To Be A Wave". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Raul Marrero —
16 Exitos ... LP Disco Mundo, 1970s. Near Mint- ...
$11.99
Mellow work from singer Raul Marrero – with arrangements by Louie Ramirez, Charlie Palmieri, and Javier Vazquez, and musicians that include Vince Bell, Louie Ramirez, Chocolate Armenteros, and Charlie Palmieri. Tracks include "Una Pregunta", "Saludo Navideno", "Iris ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
To signal in the "new era", it appears that Raul Marrero decided to appear on the cover of the record hugging a nude model. (That's the sort of era we can get behind!) Apart from the cheesy cover, though, the set's a very tasty batch of 70's salsa tracks, with arrangements by Louie ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Raul Marrero —
Quien Dijo Miedo ... LP Salsa International, 1981. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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A tribute to the music of the postwar years – served up with a cool combo that has Louie Ramirez on timbales and Isidro Infante on piano – the latter of whom arranged most of the tracks! (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
(Pink label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl is very noisy at the start of Side A with loud crackle throughout, and surface noise throughout on Side B. Cover has wear & aging, numerous drip stains at the top right, taped seams, and some writing in back.)
Very righteous work from Esther Marrow – an overlooked soul singer who works with a hell of a lot of pride and power! The set's an overlooked gem in the Fantasy catalog of the 70s, and it's one of only two secular soul albums cut by Marrow – and quite possibly the best of the bunch, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue pressing, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Very righteous work from Esther Marrow – an overlooked soul singer who works with a hell of a lot of pride and power! The set's an overlooked gem in the Fantasy catalog of the 70s, and it's one of only two secular soul albums cut by Marrow – and quite possibly the best of the bunch, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Bruno Mars —
24K Magic ... LP Atlantic, 2016. New Copy (reissue)...
$22.9924.99
A bristling, crackling, completely charming set from Bruno Mars – and a record that lives up to all the best promise he has to offer! We don't know the man personally, but Bruno seems like a hell of a guy – warmly confident, upbeat, and positive – all qualities that really come ... (Neo Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Featuring Ellis Marsalis, Kenny Kirkland, Herbir Hancock, Larry Willis, Ron Carter, Charnett Moffett, Ira Coleman, Ralph Peterson, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Al Foster, and Tain - Jeff Watts. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Players include Branford Marsalis on soprano and tenor, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Charnett Moffett on bass, and Jeff Tain Watts on drums – and titles include "Black Codes", "For Week Folks", "Chambers Of Tain", "Aural Oasis", and "Delfeayo's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Features Branford Marsalis on tenor and soprano sax, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Kent Jordan on flute, and Ron Carter on bass. Titles include "Melancholia", "Lazy Afternoon", "Stardust", and "For All We Know". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
With Marcus Roberts on piano – and titles that include "Caravan", "A Foggy Day", "Cherokee", "April In Paris", "New Orleans", "Soon All Will Know", and "Autumn Leaves". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and a small sticker mark.)
Wynton Marsalis —
Think Of One ... LP Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ...
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Wynton Marsalis' second date for Columbia Records, and an album that already has him stretching out from the first! Unlike before, when Wynton was given a few older players to help establish his sound, the group here is all Marsalis' own – with brother Branford on tenor and soprano sax, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The classic debut of a young Wynton Marsalis – cut after a stretch when Wynton was working with Art Blakey, and had really sharpened his chops! The record's a wonderful return to straight jazz tradition for Columbia – but it also has some modern moments too – proof that the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Wynton Marsalis (Art Blakey) —
All American Hero ... LP Who's Who, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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Forget the Wynton Marsalis on the cover, because the set is really a recording of the Jazz Messengers when Wynton was playing trumpet in the group – a great lineup that also features Bobby Watson on alto, Billy Pierce on tenor, and James Williams on piano! The set features some great ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear and is bumped at the bottom corners.)
Warne Marsh —
All Music ... LP Nessa, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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A wonderful later album from 50s cool jazz saxophonist Warne Marsh – one that really has an incredible focus on his tone! With his combination of a warm full tone and cool post-Tristano phrasing, Marsh has one of the most singular voices on the tenor, and one of our favorites! This mid 70s ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A killer set of 50s modern jazz – a bridge between the east coast small combo style of New York, and the cooler sound of the west in LA – hence the two cities in the title! The album's one of the best early moments from tenorist Warne Marsh – a set that ranks right up there with ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
70s issue of a great little live set – recorded in LA in 1951, one of those private recordings from the time that saw brief release on the Xanadu label. Tracks are long, and Warne's playing in a much more open-ended mode with a quartet that features Hampton Hawes, Joe Mondragon, and Shelly ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Warne Marsh —
Ne Plus Ultra ... LP Revelation/Endless Happiness, 1969. New Copy (reissue)...
$27.9929.99
A masterpiece by Warne Marsh – and proof that there was always a committed modernist lurking behind some of his more straightforward playing! The session has sort of a post-Tristano underground west coast feel (if we can make up such a heavy handed term!), and it features a piano-less ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Warne Marsh —
Warne Out ... LP Interplay, 1977. Very Good ...
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Wonderful work from tenorist Warne Marsh – a player we almost like more in these later years than we do during the famous 50s recordings that brought him to everyone's attention! The setting is nice and loose, and very open – just Marsh on tenor blowing with the bass of Jim Hughart and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a press flaw that clicks a bit on "Ballad". Cover has ring and edg wear, bumped corners, and some yellowing from age.)
One of the greatest 50s showcases for the tenor talents of Warne Marsh – a deceptively understated album that captures Warne at his most fluid and creative point! The setting is a quartet – with Ronnie Ball on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Stan Levey on drums – and Marsh is ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Warne Marsh with Lou Levy —
Ballad Album ... LP Criss Cross (Netherlands), 1983. Near Mint- ...
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With Lou Levy on piano, Jesper Lundgaard on bass, and James Martin on drums – titles include "Emily", "My Romance", "The Nearness Of You", and "Time On My Hands". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has minimal wear and aging, bent a bit at the bottom right, with a tiny split in the bottom seam.)
Jack Marshall & Shelly Manne —
Sounds! ... LP Capitol, 1965. Near Mint- ...
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A sweet little set from mid 60s Capitol Records – a wonderful blend of jazz and percussion, handled by two of the most inventive musicians on the LA scene! Jack Marshall's probably best known for his excellent arrangements for the label on sets with singers – but here, he's playing ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Marshall Tucker Band —
New Life ... LP Capricorn, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ...
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One of the more obscure soundtracks from the great run of early 70s material on Cinevox – and a set that's right up there with the best of the time, like Ennio Morricone or Stelvio Cipriani! The score's an unusual one by Augusto Martelli – for a film about a woman who is converted to ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nice and jazzy – with tracks that include "Alfred Hitchcok Presents", "M Squad", "Richard Diamond", "Private Eyeball", "Riff Blues", and "The DA's Man". Arrangements by Pete Rugolo and Skippy Martin! (Now Sound) LP, Vinyl record album
Martha & The Vandellas —
Dance Party ... LP Gordy, 1964. Very Good+ ...
$34.99
An album that definitely lives up to its title – but which also offers a lot more than you might expect – way more than just a few cash-in dancefloor tunes! True, the whole thing's pretty lively – and titles include the group's seminal version of "Dancing In The Street" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing, with deep groove. Cover has surface wear, edge wear, a small corner bend, and light staining on the back bottom seam. Label has a small strip of tape.)
Martha & The Vandellas —
Greatest Hits ... LP Motown (UK), Mid 60s. Very Good+ ...
$14.9924.99
A sharp UK version – with tracks that include "Wild One", "Nowhere To Run", "Heatwave", "Dancing In The Streets", "My Baby Loves Me", "Come & Get These Memories", "You've Been In Love Too Long", "A Love Like ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(60s UK stereo pressing in a flipback cover with wear & aging, name in pen.)
Martha & The Vandellas —
Greatest Hits ... LP Motown, Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
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Titles include "Come & Get These Memories", "Love Is Like A Heat Wave", "Dancing In The Street", "Love Makes Me Do Foolish Things", "Nowhere To Run", and "A Love Like Yours". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Martha & The Vandellas —
Watchout! ... LP Gordy, 1966. Very Good+ ...
$14.9924.99
One of Motown's best girl groups, caught here on a classic batch of album tracks with a great mix of material. Includes their classic reading of "Jimmy Mack", plus "I'll Follow You", "Let This Day Be", "I'm Ready For Love", "He Doesn't Love Her ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has discoloration from age and light wear.)
Dean Martin does a batch of Latiny material, with cha cha cha orchestrations by Nelson Riddle. Not straight Latin stuff, but a very different take on Dino's style, and a cool way to hear him sing – even if it's not the right side of the Atlantic. A dozen tracks in all, including "Somebo ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pure Holiday genius from Dean Martin – a Christmas record we like even better than his already-great set for Capitol, and one that's done in the boozier style of later years! Jimmy Bowen's at the helm of the record, working with arrangements by Ernie Freeman and Bill Justis that present the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pure Holiday genius from Dean Martin – a Christmas record we like even better than his already-great set for Capitol, and one that's done in the boozier style of later years! Jimmy Bowen's at the helm of the record, working with arrangements by Ernie Freeman and Bill Justis that present the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An early slice of Dean Martin's work for Capitol Records – with a lot of tracks originally issued as a 10" LP, some very unusual material from the soundtrack to the film The Stooge. There's plenty of numbers here that are way different than just Dino singing standards – titles ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dean sings tunes from one of the best of the Matt Helm films – The Silencers! The music's got Dean very much in the best of his Reprise country-styled singing – with production by Jimmy Bowen that makes strong use of electric bass on the bottom, and arrangements from Ernie Freeman and ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The Dean Martin TV show features Dino singing a set of standards and older tunes – done in the easily laidback mode that you'd hear if you tuned him in weekly on his hit television program! Includes "If I Had You", "Just Friends", "Home", and "The Things ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes "Everybody Loves Somebody", "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You", "In The Chapel In The Moonlight", "Houston", "(Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You", "I Can't Help Remembering You", "Nobody's Baby Again", "Eve ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo presing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Dean Martin —
French Style ... LP Reprise, Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nice one from Dino's early years at Reprise! French Style has Dean working with jazzy Neal Hefti arrangements – and singing the kind of postwar tunes that always evoked at bit of Paris, but which were mostly English language numbers – titles like "Gigi", "I Love ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono tri-color steamboat label pressing with deep groove.)
Dean Martin —
Lush Years ... LP Tower, 1965. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Dean Martin —
Pretty Baby ... LP Capitol, 1957. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Dean Martin's greatest early albums for Capitol! Dino was always more of a singles artist than an LP artist – but this album is one of his few fully-conceived albums, much more in the Sinatra 50s mode than some of the other "hits plus filler" or "songs with ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing.)
Dean Martin —
Relaxin' ... LP Tower, Late 50s. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Dino starts to experiment with the sort of 60s hobo/tramp/loser country songs that always worked perfectly with his alcoholic style. Titles include "King Of The Road", "My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You", "Bumming Around", "Birds & The Bees", "Born ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Boozy magic from Dino – and a really great batch of tunes that will take you from Christmas all the way through January! Dean eschews the standard sound of the holiday, and goes for more of a "winter romance" approach – singing about snowtime love and wintry opportunity, and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Gene Martin & The Stalworth Gospel Singers —
Peace In The Valley ... LP Miracle Revival, 1960s. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
Fantastic bluegrass from the legendary Jimmy Martin – an artist who kept things timeless, even into later years – working here with his amazing vocals, and impeccable instrumentation – very much at the best level of work that Bill Monroe cut for Decca as well! (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
Includes the power pop classic "Rolene", plus "Dreamer", "I've Got A Reason", "She Made A Fool Of You", "Dangerous", "Feeling's Right", and more. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing with obi & insert. Cover has minimal wear.)
Ray Martin takes on famous comic themes – in a package with a nice Roy Lichtenstein-styled cover, too! (Or is it actually by Roy himself?) (Now Sound) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has some light wear & aging, sticker remnant.)
(In the die-cut cover, including the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a split top seam held by clear tape, a partially split spine, and light surface wear.)
Pretty compelling stuff from Brit arranger Ray Martin! Sound Of Sight – a record that's exactly what it's titled at – a very visual set of sounds, made up mostly from music, but also featuring some cool sound effects as well – all laid out over original tunes by Martin, which act ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ray Martin & His Orchestra —
Dynamica ... LP RCA, 1961. Very Good+ ...
$5.99
A sweet little Stereo Action set from Ray Martin, recorded with a very dynamic edge – hence the title! The feel here is a bit in the Esquivel mode – with orchestrations that swing all over the map, and use the stereo recording technology to their best advantage. And although Ray's ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Action pressing with deep groove in the die-cut slipcase cover. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light surface wear.)
Wonderful TV soundtrack work from Skip Martin – who's really giving Henry Mancini a run for his money in the crime jazz department! Martin's score for the Mike Hammer show here is totally great – penned with a range of styles that run from swinging to sentimental – all handled by ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Terrace Martin —
3 Chord Fold ... LP Empire/P-Vine (Japan), 2013. New Copy 2LP ...
$42.9949.99
The debut album from Terrace Martin, and a set that already has him stretching out and building bridges between scenes and genres – at a level that has continued to make him one of the real giants of the west coast scene! The record's never just about Terrace's keys or saxophone – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Terrace Martin is an artist who just keeps on getting deeper and deeper over the years – an already-great jazz musician, but one who's widened his scope to touch on broader currents of soul and hip hop – all of which really open up with the jazz-based energy at the core! At some level, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A jaw-dropper from Terrace Martin – the kind of record that sneaks on the market under everyone's ears, but will no doubt be one of those sets we'll all go back to again and again over the years! Martin's got a beautifully fresh take on funky jazz – steeped somewhat in the classic ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Martin Circus/Balthazar/Blues Convention/Presence —
Music Evolution ... LP Disques Vogue (France), 1970. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
(Blue & red vinyl pressing. Cover appears to have been inscribed by the artist in front.)
Sabu Martinez —
Afro Temple ... LP Afro Temple, 1973. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Percussionist Sabu Martinez is one of the all-time greats of Latin music – and this record is probably the rarest he ever cut! The album came out of Sweden, where Sabu was residing during the 70s – enjoying some success as an expatriot jazz player in the European scene. The album ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Martinha —
Como Antigamente ... LP Continental (Brazil), 1974. Very Good- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet 70s pop from Martinha – a Brazilian singer with a wonderfully breathy voice! The album's a bit like some lost French session from the time – string-laden, but never in a cloying way – and often put together with a sliding sort of feel in the background, so that Martinha's ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has edge wear with tape remnant, center splits on the spine & bottom seam, tiny peel from sticker removal, aging.)