The breakout record from Lizzo – a set that's even more musically striking than its instantly-iconic cover image! The record bristles with an energized take on contemporary R&B, mixed with just the right dose of hip hop – and although Missy Elliott guests on one track, Lizzo's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves and mail order form. Cover is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
LL Cool J —
Radio ... LP Def Jam, 1985. Very Good+ ...
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The fantastic first album from LL Cool J – one that really kicked off a whole new school of hip hop – the early Def Jam era! Radio features straight up excellent early Def production from Rick Rubin and loads of tight tracks from LL – whose charisma continued to flow for the next ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great overview of the modal, spiritual jazz genius of Charles Lloyd on Atlantic Records – performed by a great group with Keith Jarrett on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums! Titles include "Forest Flower Sunrise/Sunset", "Sombrero Sam", "Love ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Charles Lloyd —
Discovery! ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ...
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A wonderful bit of soul jazz – much less trippy than some of Charles Lloyd's later work, and handled with a soulful flair that's a mix of Coltrane spiritualism, with an even larger dose of the sort of post-Trane experiments in jazz that would crop up during the early 70s on smaller ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Charles Lloyd —
Dream Weaver ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Near Mint- ...
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A classic set from reedman Charles Lloyd – a set that really pushes forward all the experiments he'd begun in the Chico Hamilton group – and shows a bold move forward for rhythms in 60s jazz! The tracks are long, and spiral out wonderfully – but in ways that are different than ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Green & blue label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and spotty aging, mostly in back.)
A great title for this one – as the set really features reedman Charles Lloyd flowering strongly – blooming into a richer expression of his talents than any one might have expected a few short years before! The album features Lloyd working with his groundbreaking quartet of Keith ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great 60s moment not just for reedman Charles Lloyd, but also for pianist Keith Jarrett – who was a key part of Charles' group for a few years at the time – and who really opens up on this classic set! Tracks are long and very open – reaching in a spiritual sort of way with ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Charles Lloyd —
Montreux 82 ... LP Elektra, 1982. Very Good+ ...
Just Sold Out!
With Michel Petrucciani on piano, Palle Danielsson on bass, and Son Ship Theus on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has staining & wear around the edges, bent corner – but the vinyl is nice.)
Charles Lloyd —
Weavings ... LP Pacific Arts, 1978. Very Good+ ...
$9.99
Features Ron Albach on piano, Ed Carter on guitar, Mike Kowalski on drums, and Wells Kelly on bass. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
A surprisingly tasty album of funky rock tracks – and the only one that we've ever seen from this obscure Bay Area group! The record's mostly sought-after for the funky cut "Can I Dedicate" – a 9 minute instrumental jam that starts with a great piano-heavy break, and rolls ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove, 1s stampers! Cover has light surface wear & aging.)
Edu Lobo —
Personalidade ... LP Polygram (Brazil), Late 60s/1970s. Near Mint- ...
$11.9914.99
Beautiful work by one of the true geniuses of Brazilian music – an artist whose career started in the bossa nova generation, then stretched out with an amazing sense of scope and sound! All of Edu's early gems are here – in a set list that includes the classic "Upa Neguinho", ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 90s Philips remaster. Cover has light wear, lightly bent corners, and a Polygram sticker in front.)
An ambitious larger production from the team of Edu Lobo and Chico Buarque – the famous stage musical O Grande Circo Mistico, based on the poem by Jorge De Lima, and featuring a range of top-shelf performers that includes Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Milton Nascimento, Jane Duboc, Zizi Possi, ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Joe Locascio with Chet Baker —
Sleepless ... LP PA USA, Mid 80s. Near Mint- ...
$7.99
One of the more unusual late entries in the Chet Baker catalog – a set done with Joe Locascio on piano and keyboards, plus guest vocals on one track from Terri Meason! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small corner cut, slightly wavy corners, and is bent at the top right corner.)
A small combo set, recorded in Ohio for the small Trix label – with Lockwood on vocals and guitar, Maurice Reedus on tenor, Mark Hahn on guitar, Gene Schwartz on bass, and Jimmy Jones on drums! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Robert Lockwood Jr & Johnny Shines —
Hangin On ... LP Rounder, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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A well-done meeting of these two postwar blues giants – a set that features some acoustic duets, some electric – and small combo backing with Harold Arnold Sr on tenor and Harold Arnold Jr on electric piano! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, some ring and edge wear, some pen imprints in front, and some writing in marker in back.)
Joe Loco —
Goin' Loco ... LP Tico, Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
$19.9929.99
Joe Loco was one of the most amazing early Latin piano talents, and in an album like this, you can really hear him go to work in a savage way! On this set, Joe moves all over the keys in a number of different ways – from heavy left-handed stride playing, to light and lovely jazz soloing, to ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing, with deep groove. Vinyl has a short click on the first track. Cover has clear tape on all seams, light surface wear & aging, name in marker on the back.)
Seemed like Joe was always in a mambo mood at the time he was making these sides for Tico – but that's A-OK with us, as the record's a corker – tight little grooves in Joe's best percussion/piano format! A few tracks even have some vibes, which makes for a nice sound – and titles ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, with a small name in pen and an ink stamp in back.)
The tight piano of Joe Loco takes on tunes that include "Hablame De Amor", "Silencio", "Lamento Borincano", "Arrancame La Vida", "Palmera", and "Maria Bonita". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
The wonderful first solo album from Nils Lofgren – done with this lean, tight sound that's nicely different than his previous work with Grin – and which really lets Nils show off all the best sides of his vocals and guitar! The group is just a core trio with Wornell Jones on bass ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a partially unglued bottom seam.)
Nils Lofgren —
Wonderland ... LP American Beat, 1983. Near Mint- ...
$11.99
(Japanese promo pressing, with obi and insert. Cover has a promo sticker.)
Nils Lofgren-Grin —
1+1 ... LP Spindizzy, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Titles include "Slippery Fingers", "End Unkind", "Moon Tears", "Soft Fun", and "Just A Poem". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing in a the textured cover, in fantastic shape!)
Loggins & Messina —
Mother Lode ... LP Columbia, 1974. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
Mother Lode has a somewhat more fuller sound overall – one that's got bits of the western touches you might expect from the prospecting reference in the title – tunes that almost have a Deadwood way of echoing the past, but which come across with a much more 70s LA vibe overall. The ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s Japanese pressing – 25AP 1290 – with wide obi and insert.)
Loggins & Messina —
Sittin In ... LP Columbia, 1971. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Around Midnight's just about the best time to listen to Julie London – especially given her sultry late nite style of singing! This album's one that definitely follows in that mode – setting Julie's vocals to backings by Dick Reynolds – a bit fuller than some of her earliest ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Julie London —
Best Of Julie ... LP Liberty, Late 50s. Near Mint- ...
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Plenty of body, and even more soul – a great little groove on the record at points, in that slinky, vampy sort of mode that Julie London picked up in the 60s! The album's got Julie taking on a fair bit of R&B and bluesy numbers – still singing in her more jazz-based style, but ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of sticker residue, faint ring wear, and partially split seams.)
Julie London —
By Myself ... LP Liberty, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ...
$9.99
Julie London —
Calendar Girl ... LP Liberty, 1956. Very Good Gatefold ...
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One of Julie London's wildest albums – and one of her sexiest too! The record has Julie running through the calendar – singing a song a month, dedicated to January, February, March, and so on – a really great concept for a record like this, in ways that set the album apart from ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A landmark album in 50s vocal jazz – spare, moody, and evocative tunes from Julie London – sung in a stripped-down setting that few other singers would dare at the time! The sound of the set is as sexy as the cover – intimate, personal, and breathily sung in a mode that comes ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split bottom seam, splitting on spine & top, light wear & aging.)
A lesser-known follow-up to Julie London's classic Julie Is Her Name album – one that actually features Julie wearing clothes on the cover, but which still comes across with a very sexy sound! The approach here is similar to the first set – with Howard Roberts backing up Julie's vocals ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a bent corner and light surface wear.)
One of Julie London's strongest overall albums – a great session that features small group backings with a warm and intimate feel! There's less of the languid sadness of some of Julie's other records, and more of the dreamy floating style of singers like Chris Connor or June Christy on this ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing, with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear and minor seam splits.)
Breathy vocals from the great Julie London – an album recorded early in her years on Liberty Records, but with a slightly full sound overall! Backings are by the orchestra of Pete King – a little heavy on the strings, but never too much so – just enough to give the tunes a sad-tin ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A record that has Julie London already hitting that great "Nice Girls Don't Stay For Breakfast" mode of later years – the adult, informed approach that showed that the teasing nude of the 50s had turned into a pleasing woman of the 60s – capable of frank presentation of ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear and discoloration from age.)
Hard to imagine that Julie London would ever have to ask anyone to make love to her – at least not when she looks as sexy as this on the cover! The album's a key early classic for Liberty – still very fragile, personal, and up-close enough to make you think you might just be able to ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing with deep groove. Cover has splitting on all seams, surface wear & aging, small sticker.)
Sweet, sophisticated musings from Julie London – a set that has her taking on some of the coolest tunes from the first half of the 60s – including a fair bit of soundtrack themes too! Backings are by Richard Wess and Ernie Freeman, who each have their own distinct flavor – and ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Old songs, but swung the Julie London way – and given a really cool feel here, thanks to jazzy backings from the great Jimmy Rowles! The group's clearly got some key west coast hornmen in the lineup – as some points feature some standout sax or trumpet bits that really help flavor the ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Reg Tilsley's got the London Studio Group turning out some very cool tunes – on this rare early 10" album from DeWolf! (Sound Library) LP, Vinyl record album
(Label has a bit of marker, and back cover has a few stamps and pen – but otherwise this is a great copy.)
Conducted by Keith Papworth – music by Peter Reno. (Sound Library) LP, Vinyl record album
London Symphony Orchestra —
Visions ... LP K-Tel (Japan), 1982. Near Mint- ...
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Orchestral performances of soundtrack themes – with "Flying (Theme From ET)", "Eye Of The Tiger", "Fame", "Star Wars", "For Your Eyes Only", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", and more. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
A beautiful album from Shorty Long – issued shortly after his early death from drowning at the age of 29 – and an amazing document of the mighty soul powers he would have had in years to come! There's a depth here that Shorty never had before – a sense of power and righteousness ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – in great shape! Cover has a tiny cutout mark.)
Includes "Join My Gang", "You Don't Know What's Right, You Don't Know What's Wrong", "10-5-60", "And She Rides", and "Born To Believe In You". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and a promo sticker.)
Long Ryders —
Native Sons ... LP Zippo (UK), 1984. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Wilbert Longmire —
Champagne ... LP Tappan Zee, 1979. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
A deep glass of champagne from Wilbert Longmire – classy, sophisticated jazz from the end of the 70s – but still served up with plenty of soul, too! Bob James and Jay Chattaway produced – and James plays Fender Rhodes and other keyboards on the set – helping carve out some ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A killer electric piano jam from the great Mike Longo – stone funky, and one of his best albums ever! The whole thing's done in a really laidback style that's simply amazing – a lot like the best CTI work of the time, but somehow rougher, and with a darker edge. Longo riffs out on the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really nice batch of early 80s soul from Loose Ends – one of the best-remembered groups who were making strong soul music in Britain in the period – but who actually recorded this excellent first album at Philadelphia's Alpha Studios! Making the record in Philly was a wise decision ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Loose Ends —
Zagora ... LP MCA, 1986. Sealed ...
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In the years before Soul II Soul, Loose Ends were about the closest you could get to real soul from the UK – and this album was one of the group's biggest in the US. The record's got a sweet jazzy style that nicely offsets its heavy use of drum programs and keyboards – giving it a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Manny Lopez —
Cha Cha Pops ... LP RCA/Victor, Late 50s. Near Mint- ...
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Not the kind of straight Latin music you might expect, but a wonderful album of 60s pop from Trini Lopez – served up in a groove that's a fair bit like some of the contemporary Latin-tinged projects recorded over at A&M! Most numbers here are familiar ones, but recast in Spanish language ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jeff Lorber Fusion —
Galaxian ... LP Arista, 1981. Near Mint- ...
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The Jeff Lorber group makes a move into R&B with a few tracks on this set – adding in vocals to their core sweet fusion approach, but in a style that totally makes sense! Lorber's always had a great way with a soulful tune – working with both electric and acoustic keys in a style ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Weird and wild sounds from Screaming Lord Sutch – and a set that has as many "heavy friends" at play as his better-known previous album for Cotillion! As with that set, the vibe here is an odd mix of older beat group styles from mid 60s London, but filtered through a generation ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Lorde —
Melodrama ... LP Lava, 2018. Sealed ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Set Me Free Rosa Lee", "All I Wanted To Do Was Dance", "Shakin Shakin Snakes", "One Time One Night", "Tears Of God", "The Mess We're In", and "River Of Fools". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Produced by T-Bone Burnett. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Los Lobos & Others —
La Bamba ... LP Slash, 1987. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features more than a side of work by Los Lobos – their own 80s takes on Ritche Valens classics – plus more by Bo Diddley, Marshall Crenshaw, Brian Setzer, and Howard Hutsberry. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Los Sospechos —
Postales ... LP Colemine, 2013. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$29.99
Deep funk, but with a compelling twist – bits of South American styles filtering into the mix from time to time, but in subtle ways that never lose the groove! The album's a soundtrack, but works more like a funk album on its own – and is a great full length follow-up to some of the ... (Deep Funk) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl promo pressing. Includes the download card.)
Lothar & The Hand People —
Space Hymn ... LP Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ...
Just Sold Out!
A great little group – with music as wonderful as their name! Lothar & The Hand People sprung out of the post-folk years of the mid 60s – bringing together styles that had an earthier touch, with others that shared more in the proto-psyche of the time, and which also had a bit of a ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Lime green label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, peeled spot from sticker removal, some clear tape at the top seam and spine, and some marker in back.)
A cool set of stripped down versions of John D Loudermilk tunes that he cut for Warner Bros in the early 70s – including some of his greatest songs! Other versions of many of these tunes were recorded for earlier LPs on RCA with bigger, weirder arrangements – but they're still plenty ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Louie & The Lovers —
Rise ... LP Epic, 1970. Very Good- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic record from this Mexican/American combo from Salinas – a group who were championed by Doug Sahm, who also produced the set – and have a sound that's a nice bridge between Cali and Texas! The whole thing's great – a very unique album. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has ring wear, splitting on the bottom seam, light surface wear & aging.)
Titles include "Big Heart", "Hair Street", "Fat House", "The Punch & Judy Tango", "Map Of Bubbles", and "They Were Insane". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A pretty nice action soundtrack from French composer Jacques Loussier – not as all-out groovy as some of his other work from the 60s, but filled with some nice touches that include jagged instrumentation over orchestrations, creating some jazzed-up bits that feel more like 60s crime jazz than ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label "Made In England" pressing. Cover has some surface wear and yellowing from age.)
Jacques Loussier —
Pulsion ... LP CBS (UK), 1979. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
Really cool later work from Jacques Loussier – not his famous jazz-meets-classical material, but a set that has more freewheeling originals, with just Jacques on piano and Luc Heller on percussion! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album