Classic work from this powerhouse of the west coast R&B scene in the 50s – with titles that include the seminal "Oh Oh Get Out Of The Car" – plus "The Big Break", "Crazy Lover", "Rockin Man", "Mad About You", and "Yama Yama ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Adele Bertei, Lydia Lunch, John Lurie, & Others —
Vortex ... LP Neutral, Early 80s. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
Groovy downtown score to this NY underground film from the early 80s – a great document of the scene at the time! John Lurie plays sax on a number of tracks, and other players include Scott & Beth B (who directed the film), Richard Edson, and Kristin Hoffman. Titles include "Sleaze& ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Gene Bertoncini, Michael Moore & Edison Machado —
O Grande Amor ... LP Stash, 1986. Near Mint- ...
$9.99
Bertoncini and Moore play bossa nova cuts, mostly Jobim compositions, joined by Edison Machado on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is lightly bent at the bottom right corner.)
Jose Roberto Bertrami —
Blue Wave ... LP Milestone, 1983. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
One of the best American recordings of Brazilian keyboardist Jose Roberto Bertrami – even better than his work of the time with Azymuth! The set's got a freer feel than some of the Azymuth sides – allowing Bertrami the sort of freedom he rarely expressed so strongly (at least not until ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The liner notes say that this record has a "true love beat ... It's funky, it's romantic and the newest and best of the now disco sounds today". The band plays alto & tenor sax, trumpet, drums, bass, piano and guitar and is lead by vocalist Winfield Parker. The tracks include "An ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Pa Bravo you", "Corazon Herido", "Sigo Bravo", "Lagrimas Y Tristezas", "Vete Y Pregona", and "Tu Y Tu Guarapo". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
Maria Bethania —
Ciclo ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1983. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A nicely rootsy little album from Maria Bethania – recorded during a period when some of her music could often sound much fuller and more electric! The album's got subtle help from Toninho Horta, Dori Caymmi, and Guto Graca Mello – all of whom arrange Maria's vocals in a sophisticated ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes booklet. Cover has light wear and a partially unglued seam.)
One of Maria Bethania's first albums, and a beautiful set of live recordings – with a vibe that's a lot more uptempo and swinging than some of her later work! The style here almost has traces of bossa – a lighter, groovier feel at times than some of the more emotive modes that Bethania ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Maria Bethania —
Nossos Momentos ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1982. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$7.99
A great little live set from Maria Bethania – one recorded with the lighter, looser sound she was using in the early 80s – and which stands as a nice contrast to her more dramatic concert performances of the 70s! The music director for the show is Gilberto Gil, and there's a bit of the ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
One of Maria Bethania's first albums, and a beautiful set of live recordings – with a vibe that's a lot more uptempo and swinging than some of her later work! The style here almost has traces of bossa – a lighter, groovier feel at times than some of the more emotive modes that Bethania ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Maria Bethania recorded some of her best early material in a live setting – and this album is great testament to that fact! Unlike some of her Tropicalia contemporaries – whose live records could sometimes be a bit rough around the edges – Bethania's albums were always very well-p ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Don Beto —
Nossa Imaginacao ... LP Som Livre/Mad About Records (Portugal), 1978. New Copy (reissue)...
Out Of Stock
We don't know much about this guy, but this is a pretty sweet little set – a mixture of mainstream MPB and more soulful touches – all put together with some especially warm arrangements from Lincoln Olivetti! At some level, we'd almost be tempted to call this a set of Brazilian soul ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A beautiful session of spiritual soul jazz – and one of the rarer albums on the legendary Strata East label! The obscure combo is led by drummer/percussionist John Betsch – and instrumentation includes guitar, piano, electric piano, and reeds – all used with plenty of warm ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Trombonely jazz from Harold Betters – the Pittsburgh legend who had a tremendous reach in the 60s! The album features Betters working his magic in a variety of settings – from catchy soul jazz-inflected numbers, to gentle ballads, to the more R&B-tinged numbers that were most ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Obscure recording by the great trombonist Slide Hampton, and one of the last that he made in the US before disappearing to Europe for a long while. The set's put together by trombonist Harold Betters for the Gateway label, based in Betters' home base of Pittsburgh. The two players trade off solo ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has initials in pen on the back.)
An incredibly righteous record from the legendary Andy Bey – an artist who's risen back to fame in recent years as a relatively straight jazz singer – but who was in some very heady territory here in the early 70s! Bey first rose to fame as part of the vocal trio, Andy & The Bey ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A definite renaissance for Beyonce – and a set that continues the surprisingly strong run she began with Lemonade! This set's the first in a planned trilogy, but is already more than enough of a step forward on its own – as Beyonce carefully mixes pop pleasures and more thoughtful ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Deluxe edition – in a slipcover with foldout album sleeves!)
Kostas Bezos —
White Birds ... LP Mississippi, 1930s. New Copy ...
Out Of Stock
A beautiful use of Hawaiian guitar in early Greek 78rpm recordings – an amazing musical journey that's even more fascinating than the use of the instrument in American country music! The instrument here is the acoustic version of steel guitar, and is often played alongside other more ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Matt Bianco —
Indigo ... LP Atlantic, 1995. Near Mint- ...
$7.99
Paolo Bata Bianconcini —
Asapani ... LP La Scimmia (France), 2024. New Copy ...
$29.9934.99
A record with a nicely earthy vibe, and a sound that definitely lives up to the "misticismo percussivo" and "primitivismo sonoro" promise of the cover! The group's a quartet with plenty of percussion throughout – mixed with bass, keyboards, and some nicely moody woodwinds ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A dream of a record from the LA spiritual underground of the 70s – and one of the only records we've ever seen from reedman Gary Bias! The date's got a soulful depth that makes it one of the most compelling albums on the legendary Nimbus label – a rhythmic pulse that's often modal, and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Bibleway Radio Choir —
Get On Board ... LP Savoy, 1975. Very Good ...
Out Of Stock
Great duets between these two well-matched Canadian players – Ed Bickert on guitar and Don Thompson on bass! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Biddu & The Orchestra —
Eastern Man ... LP Epic, 1977. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Magical disco work from the enigmatic Biddu – one of the few guys working from a larger mainstream studio perspective that we can really dig in the genre! Biddu's got a way here of blending older pop modes, Eastern instrumentation, and soaring disco strings – at a level that's almost a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, promo stamp, and hype and Play It Say It stickers.)
Big Black —
Lion Walk ... LP Uni, 1968. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
One of the weirdest, wildest albums from percussionist Big Black – a set that stretches out with a vibe that's a lot trippier and jazzier at times than some of his other work! Part of the album's strength comes from the arrangements – which are partly handled by Phil Moore, an artist ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Rudy Stevenson & Norman Paris —
Big Blue Marble ... LP A&M, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
A much groovier 70s show than Sesame Street! (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
The first full album featuring the incredible voice of Janis Joplin, as the singer of Big Brother & The Holding Company! Even at this early point, it's clear that there's some really incredible things happening with this band. Originally released on Mainstream, the production is a bit thin ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing on Columbia. Cover has minimal wear, tiny notch on the top seam.)
Big Brother & The Holding Company —
Cheap Thrills ... LP Columbia, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Cheap Thrills, maybe – but they cut deeply and last forever! This is one of greatest albums by Big Brother & The The Holding Company – and it's also one of the most important in cementing the legacy of singer Janis Joplin. The raw manic energy of the group at their live best is ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first-ever full presentation of the live material that appeared in the film Monterey Pop – with the complete sets from both days of the group's appearance at the concert! The young Janis Joplin is at the top of her game – and titles include "Harry", "Combination Of ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2021 RSD issue on purple smoke vinyl.)
Big Country —
Crossing ... LP Mercury, 1983. Very Good+ ...
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Titles include "In A Big Country", "1000 Stars", "The Storm", "Lost Patrol", and "Close Action". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Textured cover has a partially unglued seam.)
Big Daddy Kane —
Prince Of Darkness ... LP Cold Chillin, 1991. Very Good+ 2LP ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Busta Rhymes and Alyson Williams. Includes "The Lover In You", "Git Bizzy", "Raw '91", "Prince Of Darkness", "Ooh, Aah, Nah-Nah-Nah", "Brother Brother", "Groove With It", "I'm Not Ashamed", "Troubled Man" ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with title in marker, light ring wear.)
Big KRIT —
TDT ... LP BMG, 2020. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Big Maybelle's got a new bag – and we like it! This tasty set was cut for the tiny Rojac label in between Maybelle's earlier years at Savoy and later albums on Brunswick – and it's got a swinging, 60s mod sort of style that's pretty darn groovy, baby! The arrangements are by Bob Gallo ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great collection of Maybelle's big early hits for Savoy – all featuring backings directed by Ernie Wilkins, with a nice jazzy undercurrent. Maybelle's got a robust voice that was one of the first key attempts to bridge gospel, R&B, and jazz – and the album features 10 tracks that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing, in a red tinted cover. Cover has light wear, a small cut corner, and a bit of seam splitting – but this is a nice copy overall.)
An obscure session for Big Maybelle, but a great one too – a record that has her moving past the melancholy blues of her earlier work, into a lively gospel-based mode that's surprisingly great for her voice! The sound is quite upbeat and joyous – in a style that really has Maybelle's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has a small cut corner, and just a bit of light wear. Vinyl is great!)
The great solo debut of Big Noyd – an MC who'd gotten an earlier hand up from Mobb Deep, whose Havoc and Prodigy really help out on the set! Part of that help was due to the fact that Noyd was behind bars while the album was in process – but his contributions here are key, really ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Big Pun was maybe the biggest of the "big" rappers of his generation, and he left our planet way too early – but not before delivering this final sendoff as a record that most folks didn't hear until after Big Pun passed away! The set does a great job of mixing wit and edge, ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The late 90s all caps CLASSIC by Big Pun – a precise rhyme spitter who, sadly, wouldn't live long enough drop follow up masterpiece in his lifetime, but will always have Capital Punishment as his lasting legacy! Pun was a bit mean, but his flow here is his lean and precise – and he's ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Big Star —
#1 Record ... LP Ardent, 1972. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
The amazing first album from Big Star – a set that came out of nowhere, made hardly a ripple on the charts, yet went onto crash in big waves of sound for generations to come! The style here is unlike thing else before – hardly what you'd expect from the group's Memphis roots or Alex ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Recent 180 gram Craft reissue. Cover has minimal surface wear.)
The amazing first album from Big Star – a set that came out of nowhere, made hardly a ripple on the charts, yet went onto crash in big waves of sound for generations to come! The style here is unlike thing else before – hardly what you'd expect from the group's Memphis roots or Alex ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A record that may have never hit the radio city it wished for in the title – but a classic that's gone onto have an undeniable influence on so many scenes and styles over the years! This sublime second set from Big Star is even leaner and more focused than the first – a record that has ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Big Street —
Big Street ... LP Montage, 1983. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
Big Walter & Soul Discotheque —
Disco Sound Super Deluxe ... LP Yupiteru (Japan), 1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
Instrumental covers of "disco" hits, with titles that include "Friday Night", "Boogie Oogie Oogie", "Copacabana", "Thank God It's Friday", "5th Of Beethoven", "Macho Man", "Mary Jane", "Don't Let Me Be ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s orange label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, some wear and aging, reddish drip stains at the left side, some notes in pen, and a small peeled spot at the top right corner in back.)
Dieter Bihlmaier Selection —
Maskerade ... LP Creative (Germany), 1974. Sealed Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
A very open, spacious sort of set from the German jazz scene of the 70s – one that's very different than both the hard-driving fusion of the time, and some of the more free jazz-styled work from the avant garde! There's a lean lineup here – a group that features a variety of flutes ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Zazou Bikaye —
Mr Manager ... LP Crammed (Belgium), 1985. Sealed ...
Out Of Stock
80s Afro grooves, recorded in Belgium – given a nice twist by the Crammed Discs label, which was one of the first to really open up African styles with more European elements! Bony Bikaye handles vocals, and Hector Zazou plays plenty of keyboards and adds in beat – so there's an ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Lots of classics from this legendary group – including "Bombele", "Ya Te Olivide", "Cuando Florezcan Las Amapolas", "Mosaico No 1", "El Trago", "Coco Pleao", "Casi Te Muerdo", and "El Hombre Marinero". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label pressing.)
Daniel Bingert —
Ariba ... LP Moserobie (Sweden), 2023. New Copy ...
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One of the most unusual albums we've ever heard on the Moserobie label – and that's saying a lot, given the groundbreaking material the Swedish imprint has given us for almost 20 years! Daniel Bingert heads up a group that's very heavy on reed interplay, on a set of tunes that are Monkish at ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Daniel Bingert —
Berit In Space ... LP Moserobie (Sweden), 2020. New Copy ...
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A tremendous achievement in jazz from Daniel Bingert – the kind of record that would be in everyone's collection, had it been issued back in 1959 – but a set that's every bit as essential all these decades later! Binger's the composer, and has kind of a postwar modern sensibility about ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Binker & Moses —
Escape The Flames ... LP Gearbox (UK), New Copy ...
$23.9929.99About April 15, 2024 (delayed)
Binker and Moses sound nicely different here – as the drums of Moses Boyd and saxes of Binker Golding are joined by the work of Max Luthert – who adds in all these live tape loops and electronic effects! The result is maybe the most adventurous album to date from the British duo – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first full album from Bio Ritmo – a contemporary Latin combo with a smoking, jazzy sound! The group have a tightness that reminds us of mid 70s Fania Records – or some of the best indie label albums coming out of the Puerto Rican scene – lots of heavy rhythms at the bottom, ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An incredible full length debut from vocalist Mario Biondi – a jazz singer we'd rank right up there with the legendary Mark Murphy – supported here with great backings from the High Five Quintet! The grooves here are in a soaring, tightly-stepping style – very much the best club ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first album by Gregg Diamond's Bionic Boogie group – and a cooker of a set that follows strongly from Gregg's previous Hot Butterfly gem! Luther Vandross isn't on board this time around, but the overall groove is still totally great – upbeat, soaring, and put together with a jazzy ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Bionic Boogie —
Hot Butterfly ... LP Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
A dancefloor classic! The album's the second by Gregg Diamond's Bionic Boogie, and head and shoulders above the rest – a sublime blend of soul and club that's hardly been matched again! Diamond manages to make things groove, but never loses sight of the soulful styles that make the record ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cut corner, some ring and edge wear, and lightly bent corners.)
Nat Birchall —
Akhenaten ... LP Gondwana/Ancient Archive Of Sound (UK), 2009. New Copy (reissue)...
$36.9940.99
Mindblowing work from a tenorist we only just discovered with this amazing debut album – a deeply spiritual player who comes off beautifully on this set of original compositions! Nat Birchall blows with a range of feeling that takes us back to the 70s best of Pharoah Sanders, Billy Harper, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nat Birchall —
Infinite ... LP Ancient Archive Of Sound (UK), 2023. New Copy ...
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The title's a great hint at the energy going on here – as reedman Nat Birchall soars out into infinite space on a set of spiritual explorations that are completely sublime! The record's got a very personal, soulful sort of vibe – maybe in part because Nat handles all the instruments ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Reedman Nat Birchall digs deep for this masterful set – creating timeless music that easily stands next to the work of some of his key ancestors in jazz – especially musicians of the generation of John Coltrane! The set is one that has Birchall layering his tenor, soprano, and baritone ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nat Birchall —
Sounds Almighty ... LP Tradition Disc (UK), 2018. New Copy ...
Out Of Stock
A very different album than usual from the great tenorist Nat Birchall – a set that's no less soulful than his other records, but in a completely different way! The album's a collaboration with producer Al Breadwinner – and has this approach that feels like a lost Jamaican instrumental ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nat Birchall Unity Ensemble —
New World ... LP Ancient Archive Of Sound (UK), 2024. New Copy ...
$35.9939.99
Spiritual jazz saxophonist Nat Birchall works here with an even more expanded version of his Unity Ensemble – in ways that make for a record that's even more righteous and expressive than ever before! Nat's got this way of spinning out solos over a modal groove that just gets better and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A wild set of electronic work from the American heartland of the 70s – a set that claims to bring you to a "higher stage of truth" – but which has a sound that's a lot more bracing at times than more meditative electronic and new age albums from the decade! Steve Birchall ... (Out Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Henry Birdsey & Max Eilbacher —
Bell Formations ... LP Husky Pants, 2022. Near Mint- ...
$14.99
A great 2LP collection that features all the best early work of the great Jane Birkin – including a few key duets with Serge Gainsbourg, lots of other Gainsbourg-penned tunes, and great orchestrations from Alan Hawkshaw, Jean-Claude Vannier, and Arthur Greenslade! (French) LP, Vinyl record album
Not the best of the German prog bands, but still a compelling one that starts with a basic jazz/rock lineup of organ, guitar, and bass – and which plays jamming tracks that are peppered with vocals. Includes nice version of "Light My Fire", plus the originals "Sundown", ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small drillhole through the center and is bent a bit at the back panel.)
Birtha —
Birtha ... LP ABC, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
Funky rock from this all-girl group – done with lots of heavy guitars, and a really full-on and righteous style that's pretty darn soulful! The drums on the set are pretty nice overall – snapping and crackling under the tunes with a nice breaking kind of sound – and tiltes ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Birthday Party —
Junk Yard ... LP Missing Link (Australia), 1982. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Wild early material from Nick Cave and the wildy influential Birthday Party! Literate post punk that stands up incredibly well decades later, with a sound that's all their own, but profoundly paves the way for late 80s and 90s noise rock. Amazing! Includes "She's Hit", "Dead ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Elvin Bishop —
Big Fun ... LP Alligator, 1988. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Sweet Emma", "A Time For Us", "Come Together", "For Wes", "35 Saint Servon", and "Your Guess Is As Good As Mine". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Stephen Bishop —
Bish ... LP ABC, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$4.999.99
Walter Bishop Jr —
Valley Land ... LP Muse, 1976. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A really great trio set from the mighty Walter Bishop – one of those hip 70s records that really has him opening up his sound, a bit like his material for the Black Jazz label! This set is more acoustic and a trio date – with Sam Jones on bass and Billy Hart on drums – but there's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original white label promo! Cover has a cutout mark and a small bit of splitting on the top seam. Back cover has some light aging in one spot, but front is great.)
One of Walter Bishop's greatest records – an amazing session that's as funky as it is spiritual – and quite different than most of Bishop's other work! The vibe here is wonderful – as Bish plays a host of keyboards, not just piano – and works in the company of other players ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Bitchin Bajas —
Bajascillators ... LP Drag City, 2022. New Copy 2LP ...
Out Of Stock
The first all new, all original effort from Bitchin Bajas in a few years finds the group's core synth-driven vibe just as hypnotic, but more expansive than ever! The tracks are all on the longer side, and have this beautiful way of working in subtle shifts in sound and texture that build up, ease ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Biting Tongues —
Feverhouse ... LP Factory (UK), 1985. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
Biting Tongues —
Live It Up ... LP New Hormones/Cache Cache (UK), 1982. New Copy ...
Out Of Stock
Great early work from Biting Tongues – a group who gave Factory Records a few great singles in the mid 80s, but who are heard here a few years before – on an album that was only issued on cassette at the time! We've always loved these guys – and they've got a way of mixing the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really wonderful album from this ever-changing Brazilian group – a combo who started out in more standard Afro Funk modes years ago, but who've really shifted their music in all sorts of great ways over recent albums! There's still some strong use of horns and heavy percussion throughout ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album