Very cool work from Anita O'Day – a session cut with Jimmy Giuffre arrangements, in a style that's a bit different than some of her other 50s work for Verve! Jimmy brings a nice touch of modernism to the record – casting the horns in ways that show his own love of creative colors and ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Japanese stereo pressing – UMV 2679. Cover has a tiny cutout notch and minimal wear.)
Debut recordings by Anita O'Day! (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has light wear.)
Anita O'Day —
Incomparable! ... LP Verve, 1964. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Lovely work from Anita O'Day – a relatively obscure session that has her working with west coast arrangements from the pen of Bill Holman. The sound of the album's almost in the mood of a classic 50s Capitol album by June Christy – with a sophisticated and jazzy sound that O'Day didn't ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of Anita's strongest for Verve – featuring backing by a few different groups. One features Ralph Burns on piano and arrangments, leading a septet that includes Bill Harris, Cecil Payne, and Roy Eldridge – on the tracks "Rock N Roll Blues", "Love For Sale", " ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An obscure live date from Anita O'Day, but done at that great 70s point when she was getting a nice groovy edge in her style! There's still some of the O'Day brightness of her 50s recordings – but there's also a nice 70s element too – one that changes things up with some of the more ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Anita O'Day on one of her great self-released albums – working here with some cool duos and trios – including work from the great Stan Tracey on piano, plus Kirk Lightsey on two tracks too! Titles include "Girl From Ipanema", "Once Upon A Summertime", "Tea For ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of those great obscure Anita O'Day sessions from the 70s – the sort that we've almost come to love even more than her classic albums on Verve! There's a relaxed, mature approach here that's really great – a toning down of the sometimes too-vibrant energy that Anita hit in her youth ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo sticker.)
Anita O'Day & Cal Tjader —
Time For Two ... LP Verve, 1962. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
A great little meeting of two of the better talents on Verve Records in the early 60s – one that pairs the warm vocals of Anita O'Day with the cool vibes of Cal Tjader – in a sweet little session that's actually one of O'Day's best from the time! The feel here is lively, and slightly ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great singer and a great trio – a unique Verve outing that has vocalist Anita O'Day joining forces with the Three Sounds combo of pianist Gene Harris! The Three Sounds were always happy to serve as a rhythm combo on dates like this – and they really bring a lot of their own flavor to ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A fantastic funky sound library gem – one that begins with this wicked fast drum break over riffing guitar – while Gianni Oddi starts to warm things up with sweet keyboards, and then snakes in a tenor sax solo too! Isabella Sodani provides these sexy vocals that are whispered in the ... (Sound Library) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Oddisee —
Iceberg ... LP Mello Music Group, 2017. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
Exactly the kind of record that reminds us why we love Oddisee so much – and why he continues to be one of the freshest talents around – both from a lyrical and musical perspective! At some level, the album's as understated as the look of its cover – with a stripped-down vibe ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An overlooked 60s pop gem from Kenny O'Dell – a great mix of twangy vocals and Sunshine Pop production – all served up with a really unique sort of sparkle! In another world, Kenny might have been a country singer – but here, he's working with some cool Cali backings that push O'D ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An early Odetta record where she duets with Larry Mohr for a nice selection of folk songs that have elements of the blues and country. Tracks include "John Henry", "Old Blue", "Water Boy", "Santy Ana", "The Car-Car Song", "Pay Day At Coal ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Odissey —
Pa Flipe ... LP NJA/New Dawn (Netherlands), 1988. New Copy (reissue)...
$19.9934.99
An obscure set of zouk from the glory days of the genre – but one that's also cut in a style that's nice and lean, and maybe a bit more down to earth than some of the more commercial zouk records of the time! All the best elements are still in place here – rhythms that draw plenty from ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A Hollywood Party, recorded in New Jersey – with a groove that's every bit as tight as any of Odyssey's best records, but with a slightly jazzier vibe as well! The set's a great example of the way the trio pushed the 70s soul game further – taking the early 70s RCA AM radio style, and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve! Cover has a cutout notch.)
A crossover classic from the late 70s – a record that was born in the clubs, but bred in the mainstream – and the start of a very good relationship between Odyssey and RCA! The album will forever be known for its classic cut "Native New Yorker" – a seminal groover that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has some wear, spot of pen, sticker remnant, spot of tape.)
Ofamfa —
Children Of The Sun ... LP Universal Justice/Moved By Sound (UK), 1971. New Copy (reissue)...
About December 31, 2024
A lost relic of the Black Artist Group – a St Louis collective of musicians, dancers, and poets who had a similar mission as other associations in other cities at the time, like the AACM in Chicago. The album's noteworthy in that it features some very early (and excellent!) work by Oliver ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chico O'Farrill —
Married Well ... LP Verve, 1967. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
The great Latin arrangements of Chico O'Farrill meet the groovy production of late 60s Verve – and the result is an excellent album of groovy instrumentals that just won't quit! Chico's arranging skills are still in excellent shape here – and they're augmented by some very nice ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original blue label stereo pressing – a nice copy! Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Chico O'Farrill —
Nine Flags ... LP Impulse, 1966. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
Very groovy work from Chico – still very Latin at the core, but with lots of light 60s touches on top, ala the work of Gary McFarland, or some of the other groove-conscious arrangers for Verve and Impulse! Players on the set include Art Farmer, Clark Terry, JJ Johnson, Seldon Powell, and Pat ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing with LW etch. Includes the Impulse inner sleeve. Cover has a small cutout hole, minimal wear, small sticker spot, and some gloss separation at the spine.)
Chico O'Farrill —
Torrid Zone ... LP Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
A great obscure session by the legendary Cuban arranger/bandleander Chico O'Farrill! The material is similar to some of the stuff that O'Farrill recorded for Verve in the early 50's – with lots of tight ensemble playing, and jazzy tinges set amdist Afro Cuban arrangements. Lots of the ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original 2 eye mono pressing – a nice copy!)
Ofege —
Try & Love ... LP Strut (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)...
Out Of Stock
A blistering set of Afro-Funk from the 70s – the debut of Ofege, a band of high school students at the time! There's a really trippy sound to the set, as the guitars figure strongly in the groove, and are often recorded with some slightly psychedelic touches – similar to Blo or some of ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Off Broadway USA —
On ... LP Atlantic, 1979. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A classic from this Chicago area group (named Off Broadway, but adding the USA because there was an overseas group with the same name) – a set that features their power pop classic "Stay In Time". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light ringwear, edge wear, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Great funky instrumentals – not really Latin, but given sort of a pop-Latin soul feel by the great Claus Ogerman! The record's one of a few totally great little gems that Ogerman cut for RCA during the mid 60s – and it takes the bass-heavy sound of the German Easy movement of the 60s, ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Claus Ogerman & Michael Brecker —
Cityscape ... LP Warner, 1982. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
A great showcase for the talents of a young Michael Brecker – rich orchestrations by Claus Ogerman, topped by Brecker's sharp-edged, and well-stated lines on tenor! The album predates Brecker's first record as a leader by a number of years, and it shows a serious side to his playing that's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Daniel Ogren —
Fastingen 92 ... LP Mr Bongo (UK), 2023. New Copy ...
Out Of Stock
A record with a very vintage-styled cover, but a set that's contemporary overall – jazzy work from Daniel Ogren, who plays all the instruments pictured around him on the cover – mixed with some occasional vocals from Anna Ahnlund, plus live drums and keyboards that almost hit a clubby ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A record with a very vintage-styled cover, but a set that's contemporary overall – jazzy work from Daniel Ogren, who plays all the instruments pictured around him on the cover – mixed with some occasional vocals from Anna Ahnlund, plus live drums and keyboards that almost hit a clubby ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An incredible pairing of talents – and a record that proves once again that the vibes of Roy Ayers are maybe one of the most powerfully soulful forces in the universe! It's no surprise that Roy's old records have formed the building blocks of key hip hop tracks over the years – and ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great work from Junko Ohashi – one of those Japanese singers who seem to have a very global appeal, even if you can't understand the lyrics! Ohashi's got an expressive style that reaches back into older modes of vocalization in Japanese pop, but delivers the lyrics with this cool, focused ... (Japanese) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great work from Junko Ohashi – one of those Japanese singers who seem to have a very global appeal, even if you can't understand the lyrics! Ohashi's got an expressive style that reaches back into older modes of vocalization in Japanese pop, but delivers the lyrics with this cool, focused ... (Japanese) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Junko Ohashi & Minoya Central Station —
Full House (pink vinyl pressing) ... LP Universal/Lawson (Japan), 1979. New Copy (reissue)...
$41.9949.99About August 3, 2024
A groovy set from singer & songwriter Peter Gallway and his group Ohio Knox – with sort of oddball, yet totally catchy post psychedelic folk rock tunes taken to a deeper level thanks to impeccable musicianship! Guest players contribute vibes, congas, horns and chorus vocals on some tunes ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear, peeled spots from sticker removal in front and back, and some stained spots inside the gatefold.)
Ohio Players —
Angel ... LP Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
Maybe the last great album in the Ohio Players run for Mercury in the mid 70s – a set that's every bit as smooth, sexy, and funky as their other major label efforts from the time – and one that continued to refine the grittier funk of their roots! While the Players might be remembered ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ohio Players bounce back for this late 80s album – coming across with a leaner groove than before, and a style that's right up there with the best mainstream funk of the time! Most instrumentation is electric – plenty of beats and keyboards here – but the group still seem to hang ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An overlooked bit of mid 70s funk from the Ohio Players – cut right at the height of their brilliant Mercury years! The album's got a smooth and slinky finish that has the band tightening up a lot from their Westbound years – going for a compressed spacey soul sound on some of the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has some ringwear and a fairly large and slightly smeared name in marker in front.)
Ohio Players —
Ecstasy ... LP Westbound/Ace (UK), 1973. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Fuzzy funk from some of the all-time greats – one of the key Westbound Records classics from the mighty Ohio Players! This album's got the Players working at their all-time best – a bit jazzy, with a more sophisticated undercurrent than some of their contemporaries – a righteous ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first 3 seconds of this are enough for us – as the track leads in with an amazing guitar part that really hooks us up! The bit's incredible – this slow downturning part that will never be duplicated, and which opens the door to some of the most adventurous writing the group ever ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Ohio Players —
Fire ... LP Mercury, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$11.99
One of the biggest albums ever for Ohio Players – a set that took their earlier funk sound and targeted firmly at the mainstream with a lean, mean groove that a million other groups copied at the time! There's still plenty of the soul of the early years in the group's approach here – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the many obscure albums of material by The Ohio Players – material that was recorded in the late 60's by Capitol, but frequently repackaged and retitled in the early 70's to cash in on the big hit status of the band. The band has elements of their funky 70s style on Westbound – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
On this single, it's the mellow cut that's the great one! "Heaven Must Be Like This" is one of the best spacey soul tracks ever recorded – a sweet and mellow groover that's shortened here for the 7" release, but which still moves along with a depth you wouldn't expect. The ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(Still in an Phonogram sleeve, with a small number in pen. Includes jukebox strips.)
Ohio Players —
Honey ... LP Mercury, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A legendary album from The Ohio Players – a set that's famous not just for its sexy cover, but for the way the group managed to set a whole new standard for mainstream funk at the time! The group started out in the farther reaches of the Midwest underground, and previously had brought some ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, light ring wear.)
Ohio Players —
Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee ... LP Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
While there was no naked bald lady on the cover of Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee, it is actually a move back towards the sweatier funk sounds of their more classic LPs. There's some tight playing and solid songwriting going on here, too, with a bit less of the smooth, sultry grooves with funky touches that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great stuff! "Love Rollercoaster" was the Ohio Players massive mid 70s hit – a tune that hit pop charts, discos, and car radios alike – all with a joyously romping groove! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ohio Players —
Mr Mean ... LP Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$9.99
A lesser-known 70s album by The Ohio Players – tunes recorded for the soundtrack of the late blacksploitation film Mr Mean, but also very much in the tight funk format of the group's Mercury work! Tracks are nice and long overall – almost in a stretched-out take on the soundtrack mode, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A well-titled set – as it's the mid 70s, and the Ohio Players were certainly turning out a lot of gold! Their move to Mercury Records from the smaller indie Westbound was a real winning move – as it gave them a smoother soul feel that only expanded their groove, not restricted it! ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Amazing sounds from The Ohio Players – the only live performance ever issued by the group, and a set that captures them right at the height of their mid 70s fame! The sound here is every bit as tight as on their classic studio albums for Mercury Records, but the music has a lot more bite, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mindblowing funk from The Ohio Players – the group's debut album for Westbound Records, and a landmark batch of tracks that never gets old! The sound here really has the group stretching out a lot – working on tunes that are extended, but never as overindulgent as their labelmates ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ohio Players —
Pleasure ... LP Westbound (UK), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
Out Of Stock
A true pleasure indeed – easily one of the greatest records ever by the Ohio Players, and a perfect summation of all things great in their groove! The album's a landmark effort – even for the heady days of the early 70s – as the Players manage to bring together a fair bit of jazz ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A collection of funky tracks recorded by The Players when the were with Westbound, but released later, when they hit Mercury. Sort of a "cleaning house" effort, and not really a unified album, but that doesn't stop it from having some nice moments. Titles include "Introducing the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ahhhh . . . . Great stuff! We like "Sweet Sticky Thing" as much as any of the heavy funk tracks by Ohio Players – in fact, maybe even better, as the tune's got a slow finish that makes for a really compelling groove, one that shows that the group had a lot more depth than you might ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Ohio Players —
Tenderness ... LP Boardwalk, 1981. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A sweet early 80s set from the Ohio Players – one that's a bit different than their 70s hits, but in a way that also shows that the group were still very much in wonderful form! At a point when these guys could have easily stood still, and just kept churning out the kind of grooves that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Eri Ohno —
Good Question ... LP Columbia/Mondo Groove (Italy), 1981. New Copy (reissue)...
$24.9929.99
Lovely work from Eri Ohno – one of the deeper voiced singers in the city pop generation, and an artist who's able to work here with a nice mix of soulful styles! The record's got some leaner backings than other projects of this nature – really just a small combo, pictured with Eri on ... (Japanese) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Shunzo Ohno —
Quarter Moon ... LP Inner City, 1979. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
One of the best Japanese trumpeters of the 70s – heard here in a great set of fusion that mixes his solo talents with a whole host of great American players too! The set was recorded in Electric Lady at the end of the 70s – and also features some great tenor and soprano sax from Carter ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s US pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and a sticker spot.)
Yuji Ohno —
Golden Dog ... LP Orange House/Mitsuko & Svetlana (Switzerland), 1979. New Copy (reissue)...
Out Of Stock
Japanese jazz musician Yuji Ohno is best known for his soundtrack work for the long-running Lupin The Third, but during the 70s he also opened up his talents on a whole host of different ways – mixing familiar jazz funk scoring styles of the time with maybe a more offbeat approach to the ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great 70s soundtrack from Yuji Ohno – filled with all sorts of cool moogy keyboard moments! Some tracks are funky, some are spacey – and there's a bit of strings on a few of the cuts too. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Japanese pressing, with obi and insert. Cover has light wear, bumped corners at the bottom, small stained spots at the top right, and a small piece of clear tape in back at the top seam.)
Japanese pianist Yuji Ohno started out in jazz, but soon had a role in so many different styles on his scene during the 70s – arranging for singers, doing soundtrack material, and serving up work in a whole host of different contexts – many of which are included in this mighty nice set! ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really beautiful little record, and one that's got a sound that's every bit what you'd expect from the earthy look of its cover! The music is spare but rhythmic – and often features flute lines over percussion and other spare sonic elements – acoustic bass, other stringed instruments ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Oiro Pena —
Puna ... LP We Are Busy Bodies (Canada), 2023. New Copy ...
$27.9929.99
The coolest record so far from this hip Finnish combo – one who seem to get deeper and more spiritual with each new release, and really knocking it out of the park with the combination of elements on this set! All the instrumentation is standard from the outside – but the way they come ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In a Philly Intl sleeve, with small numbers written in pen.)
O'Jays —
Back Stabbers ... LP Philadelphia International, 1972. Very Good ...
Out Of Stock
A landmark album for the O'Jays – a set that moved them from the indie ranks to 70s megasoulstatus! After years of bumping around on a variety of labels, and in a variety of styles, the group really exploded with this wonderful set – an album that has them soaring along in the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Frankford/Wayne stamp. Cover has light wear and some price sticker remnants.)
O'Jays —
Collector's Items ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
2LP set of some of the best O'Jays tracks from their Philly years, including "Darlin' Darlin' Baby", "Love Train", "Back Stabbers", "I Love Music", "Give The People What They Want", "For The Love Of Money", and lots lots more! The sound ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
O'Jays —
Family Reunion ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great sense of righteousness and groove – the key mix that made the O'Jays so great back in the day – and which really helped put the Philly International enterprise on the map! The album's miles from the group's simple harmony soul roots – even though those were pretty darn ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and initals in marker.)
Sunset issue of some of the sides that the O'Jays cut for Minit in the mid 60s – sounding quite different here than on their later Philly hits! They're working here in a more rough soul harmony style – sung with an incredible depth, and recorded with backings that really let the vocals ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a mark that clicks a bit on "Stand Tall". Cover has lightly bumped corners.)
13 great early O'Jays numbers: "Lonely Drifter", "Oh, How You Hurt Me", "Whip It On Me Baby", "How Does It Feel", "I'll Never Forget You", "Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)", "Stand Tall", "I Cried My Last Tear", " ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great later work from The O'Jays! They've been around forever, but they still have a way with harmonies that few newer groups can match. Includes "No Can Do", "Somebody Else Will", and "Heartbreaker". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Two excellent Philly dance floor numbers off the Family Reunion LP, with "I Love Music" getting the pumped up Tom Moulton treatment for this single! (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Philly Int'l sleeve, with a promo stamp.)
O'Jays —
Identify Yourself ... LP Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The O'Jays keep on going strong – hitting a smooth mellow Philly vibe that takes them away from the style of their mid 70s hits! The sound here is a bit more uptempo than on the previous album So Full Off Love – but the group are still also really using the time to explore their ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl plays with a short click on the first track.)
O'Jays —
Let Me Touch You ... LP Philadelphia International, 1987. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Proof that the O'Jays fire can never die – because even though the instrumentation is slightly dated at times, this set sill has the group shining strongly on the vocal tip – hitting some great harmonies on the mellow cuts, and stepping out boldly on the more upbeat ones. Things are ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
O'Jays —
Love & More ... LP Philadelphia International, 1984. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Far from the 70s years for the group, but they're still going strong – thanks to some excellent harmony work that really shines through, no matter what the setting! The record's still very much a Gamble/Huff effort – as the pair wrote a number of the songs on the set, handled some ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
O'Jays —
Love Fever ... LP Philadelphia International, 1985. Very Good ...
Out Of Stock
One of the last albums from the legendary Philly International run by the O'Jays – recorded in a style that clearly shows influences from the 80s modes of the time, but which also still lets the group sparkle nicely on trademark harmonies! Even though Love Fever starts out a bit clunky ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl has a mark that clicks a bit in between "Love Fever" and "I Love America". Cover has light wear and a peeled spot from price sticker removal.)
One of those records that really took Philly soul to the next level back in the 70s – a set that works amazing magic with the already-great harmonies of the O'Jays – pointing them even more strongly towards groove-heavy territory, while still keeping all the fragile, personal qualities ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Although they didn't have as big of chart success as in earlier years, the O'Jays managed to do alright as the 80s moved in on them. Their sweet vocal style was a perfect match for Philly International's move to more modern soul production, and this album has them nicely set up by McFadden & ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
This is the second version of an album that was first pressed under the title Back On Top – repackaged here with a slicker cover during the early 70s, to cash in on the fame that the O'Jays were having at Phily International. Although the group's Philly recordings are always touted as some ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, small split in the top seam, heavy aging in back, bumped corners, and is bent at the bottom right corner.)
Fantastic early O'Jays! The album's the first to feature the group meeting up with the Gamble/Huff team – a significant shift from their earlier work on Imperial, with a style that still retains all the vocal hardness of those days, but which makes a shift into a sweeter soaring soul groove! ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wide clear tape holding the seams and spine, and some wear and aging in back.)
A seminal album in the development of Philadelphia International – who seemed to be taking a cue from Motown and Stax in the 60s, by bringing their biggest act to a European audience! The set features the O'Jays working as beautifully in a live setting as they had in the Sigma Sound studios ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
O'Jays —
Ship Ahoy ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
A pivotal album from The O'Jays – and an undeniable Philly classic! The record was the third the group cut for the Philadelphia International label – but it was really the first one that pushed their strong righteous soul agenda, sort of a mix of message-oriented lyrics and heavy soul ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface and edge wear.)
O'Jays —
So Full Of Love ... LP Philadelphia International, 1978. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
A masterpiece of modern soul that shows The O'Jays working in a style that would become their dominant mode for the next decade – not as upbeat and club-oriented as in the mid 70s years, with a sweet, sophisticated modern soul approach that really let the group grow stylistically. Mellow ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
O'Jays —
Super Bad ... LP Little Star/Soulgramma (Italy), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)...
$29.9934.99
Early work from The O'Jays – done before their huge rise to fame in the early 70s on Philadelphia International, but issued in a super-pimp cover that has a image of all these hot chicks with guns, standing in a very blacksploitation pose! Clearly, this was an issue that was put on the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nice Philly work by the O'Jays – one of their key "second period" albums, and a lost little gem filled with great harmony soul tracks. The political agenda of early 70s Philly albums is mostly gone, and the group's returned to themes of love and romance – often done in a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Incredible work from The O'Jays – and the kind of record that shows that they never lost their touch! The set sparkles beautifully from the very first note – and the trio hit a warm, smooth groove that's a perfect summation of later Philly at its best – still tuned for the clubs ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
O'Jays —
Year 2000 ... LP TSOP/CBS, 1980. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
We know what you're thinking: "These guys were best in the 70s." Hold that thought for a moment and check out this great album – because unlike a lot of their other chart-topping contemporaries from 1972 and 1973, the O'Jays actually continued to mature as a group, and managed to ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a bit of ring & edge wear, promo stamp.)
A really unique record – one that follows in the Japanese tradition of mixing folk inspiration and jazz instrumentation – yet one that takes the music much father overall, with a freewheeling improvised sound that's totally great! The core energy of the set comes from the saxes of Gil ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Really lovely work from Yuki Okazaki, a singer with a sound that's nicely upbeat, in ways that kick in beautifully next to the 80s production of the music! The lyrics are in Japanese, but there's almost more of a European style of production to some of the tracks – maybe because Yuki can ... (Japanese) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Danny O'Keefe —
Danny O'Keefe ... LP Cotillion, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
Segun Okeji —
I Like Woman ... LP Comet (Nigeria), 1978. Near Mint- ...
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An obscure Nigerian groover – but a set with a massive groove to rival the best classics of the 70s scene in Lagos! The cover bills the record as "super-feelings led by Segun Okeji" – and we've gotta say, that's a great way to put it – because there's a soulful ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Diviniti sings on both cuts here – adding in some mighty soulful vocals! "Shine" is a great clubby groover from a few years back – and definitely showcases the warmer side of dancefloor work that Shuya Okino has been bringing to the world since his days in Kyoto Jazz Massive ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A wonderful reworking of a wonderful record – as Root Soul take on all the tracks from Shuya Okino's Destiny record – and delivery them with an old school funky club sound! The instrumentation is great – live and very spontaneous, with an energy that takes us back to vintage ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album