Beautiful small group playing by Lester Young – recorded with 2 different groups: one that includes John Lewis, Gene Ramey, and Jo Jones; the other including Gildo Mahones, Jessie Drakes, Gene Ramey, and Connie Kay. The mellow aspects of the players come out nicely against Young's soulful ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
2 classic 50s sessions – on a 2LP 80s set! On the first self-titled abum, Prez plays nice easy-going solos with a combo that includes Jessie Drakes on trumpet, Gildo Mahones on piano, John Ore on bass, and Connie Kaye on drums. The style of the tracks is in a warm mellow tone, which fits ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring wear, light edge wear, promo stamp.)
Mid 70s issue of some rare sides by Lester Young – recorded as live broadcasts from the Royal Roost in 1948. The group on the set features Ted Kelly on trombone, Freddie Jefferson on piano, Roy Haynes on drums, and Jessie Drakes on trumpet, and you can hear a bit of Symphony Sid introducing ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic session of mellow magic from tenorist Lester Young and pianist Teddy Wilson – both giants of jazz from an earlier generation, but maybe sounding even better here in a sublime Verve Records setting from the 50s! Young's tenor fronts the trio of Wilson – with Gene Ramey on bass ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A pairing of 2 mid-50s sides by Lester Young for Verve – one album recorded with Teddy Wilson on piano, the other with Oscar Peterson – hence the title! The Wilson session was recorded in 1956, and featuers Gene Ramey on bass and Jo Jones on drums – with tracks that include " ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Seminal sounds that bridge the worlds of swing and bop – mostly recorded for Svoy in 1944, the earliest days of the label – with a few tracks from 1949 as well – and a number of alternates appearing here for the first time ever! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Rare live material from Lester Young – one of the first albums to offer up Pres in such a setting, although without some of the details and notes of other records of this nature! The vibe is definitely "live", and like some of the other Charlie Parker label releases, the record's a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing, with deep groove. Gatefold cover has light wear, and some light staining on the bottom seam.)
As beautiful an illustration of the genius of Lester Young as you could ever hope to find – tight, short small group numbers recorded with a keen focus on Young's amazing tone – all served up with beautiful sound throughout! The cover bills the set as being by Young and his orchestra, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s mono Japanese pressing – UMV 2672. Cover has light ringwear, edge wear, and a cutout notch.)
Lester Young —
Pres Is Blue ... LP Charlie Parker, 1950. Near Mint- ...
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A 60s album, but one that features early 50s material recorded at the Savoy in New York – a live date that features tenor genius Lester Young blowing with an unusual combo that includes Kenny Drew on piano, Aaron Bell on bass, and Jo Jones on drums – plus the lesser-known Jesse Drake on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label mono pressing in a non-gatefold cover, with faint ring wear.)
Nice small combo work from Lester Young – recorded with the obscure Jessie Drakes on trumpet! Titles include "Neenah", "Body & Soul", "Up & Atom", "Big Eyes Blues", and "How High The Moon". Plus, this set also features two unissued ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Early Verve work from Lester Young – recorded in a setting that features 2 different groups: one with Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, and JC Heard; the other with John Lewis, Joe Schulman, and Bill Clark. The sound is mellow and soulful throughout – a perfect summation of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Lester Young joins the Oscar Peterson trio – and the result is a classic meeting of the minds from early 50s Verve! Young's tone is tremendous throughout – that sharp-yet-cool style that had such a big influence on other 50s players, and which gets some great support here from Peterson' ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A late 50s issue of some of Prez's early bop sides – mostly recorded in LA, with groups that include players like Dodo Marmarosa, Red Callender, Willie Smith, Curtis Counce, Howard McGhee, and Chico Hamilton. Tracks include "DB Blues", "Jumpin At Mesner's", "She's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label Score pressing with deep groove! Cover has a split spine, black tape on the top seam, light surface wear, spot of marker, notes in pen on the back.)
Early material from Lester Young's 78rpm years – pressed up on a sweet import compilation! Features some especially nice tracks with Glenn Hardman on organ! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s issue, still sealed with a cut corner, import sticker, and small sticker spot. Cover is lightly bent at the bottom right corner.)
Lester Young & Harry Edison —
Pres & Sweets ... LP Verve, 1956. Very Good+ ...
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A classic Verve pairing of two of its greatest soloists – both recorded here in a laidback, easily-swinging session that allows both players to shine equally! Young's tenor is always a welcome addition to any set of this nature, and Edison's playing here in a gentler, relaxed mode that's a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Lester Young with Count Basie —
Let's Go To Prez ... LP Epic, 1939/1940. Near Mint- ...
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Includes Lester Young recordings with The Kansas City Six, Chu Berry with his Jazz Ensemble, and Ben Webster with Big Sid Catlett Quartet. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has minimal wear.)
Lester Young/Coleman Hawkins —
Classic Tenors ... LP Flying Dutchman, 1943. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Different combos from three different dates – two with Coleman Hawkins and one with Lester Young! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Lester Young/Roy Eldridge —
Jazz Giants '56 ... LP Verve, 1956. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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A set with the date of 1956 very firmly planted in the title – but one that's also gone onto become a timeless ensemble session from Verve Records! The feel here is almost in jam session mode, but perhaps a bit tighter – a group of all-star players from the mid-50s, with Lester Young ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A pair of Verve Classics – back to back on this UK album from the 70s! First up is Jazz Giants 56 – a timeless ensemble session from Verve Records! The feel here is almost in jam session mode, but perhaps a bit tighter – a group of all-star players from the mid-50s, with Lester ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s issue. Cover has a small center split on the top seam.)
Modern electric blues from Chicago, featuring Mighty Joe on guitar and vocals, plus backing by a tight rocking band. There's some electric keyboards in the group, which gives it less of a rootsy sound than you'd expect – but the album's still pretty spare. Titles include "Takes ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Mikey Young —
You Feelin' Me? ... LP Castle Face, Early/Mid 2010s. Near Mint- ...
$14.99
A stone classic – with "Southern Man", "Crippled Creek Ferry", "I Believe In You", "After The Goldrush", and "Only Love Can Break Your Heart". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label pressing with Warner logo. Cover has some surface wear.)
Titles include "Comes A Time", "Human Highway", "Four Strong Winds", "Motorcycle Mama", "Field Of Opportunity", "Lotta Love", and "Look Out For My Love". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label pressing, with Warner text. Cover has ring wear and aging.)
Neil Young —
Dead Man ... LP Vapor, 1996. Sealed 2LP ...
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Neil Young —
Harvest ... LP Reprise, 1972. Very Good Gatefold ...
$14.99
Titles include "Heart Of Gold", "Old Man", "The Needle & The Damage Done", "Are You Ready For The Country", and "A Man Needs A Maid". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing with Sterling stamp. Includes the beige inner sleeve and insert. Cover has some surface wear, split seams, and a bit of pen inside the opening.)
With tracks from Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Stray Gators, The Tony & Susan Alamo Christian Foundation Orchestra & Chorus. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(In the extravagant gatefold cover, including the printed inner sleeves. Cover has light ring wear.)
Neil Young —
Neil Young ... LP Reprise, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$19.99
Titles include "String Quartet From Whiskey Boot Hill", "Last Trip To Tulsa", "I've Been Waiting For You", "What Did You Do To My Life", and "The Loner". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label pressing, in a cover with his name. Cover has some light wear on the top seam.)
Neil Young —
Old Ways ... LP Geffen, 1983. Near Mint- ...
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You might not guess it by the records that tend to grace our pages, but we do love some Neil Young around the Dusty offices. And while we'd like to say it doesn't get much better than this prime mid 70s LP, the old man's delivered so many great recordings over the years that would be a mighty ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing with printed inner cover – 1F/1G. Cover has light wear.)
An important early 70s live album from Neil Young – in part because it contains some fresh material, not just live takes of studio songs – and stands at a pivotal time in Young's career and creative development! Neil gets support from the Stray Gators, and the set also features guest ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Neil Young —
Zuma ... LP Reprise, 1975. Very Good+ ...
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A great 70s session with Crazy Horse – with cuts that include "Cortez The Killer", "Through My Sails", "Barstool Blues", "Danger Bird", "Don't Cry No Tears", "Drive Back", "Stupid Girl", and "Lookin For A Love". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label pressing in the textured cover, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has discoloration from age and light wear.)
Neil Young & Crazy Horse —
Life ... LP Geffen, 1987. Near Mint- ...
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse —
Live Rust ... LP Reprise, 1979. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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A great late 70s moment from Neil Young – with tracks that include "Comes A Time", "After The Gold Rush", "My My Hey Hey", "The Loner", "The Needle & The Damage Done", "Lotta Love", "Cinnamon Girl", and "Like A ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has some ring and edge wear and is bent at the top right corner and right side.)
Most tracks by Neil Young & The Wild Bill Band Of Strings – and also features tracks by Jimi Hendrix, Temptations, Bob Dylan, Four Tops, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, some ring and edge wear, heavily bent at the top left corner, and lightly bent at the bottom seam.)
Titles include "Bite The Hand That Feeds", "Everything Must Change", "I Was In Chains", "Hot Fun", "Everytime You Go Away", and "Standing On The Edge". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing. Includes the booklet. Cover has some splitting in the top seam.)
Slim Young —
Bisa ... LP Coconut (Nigeria), 1987. Fair ...
$9.99
With Snooky Young on trumpet and flugelhorn, Marshal Royal on saxophone, Freddie Green on guitar, Ross Tompkins on piano, Ray Brown on bass, Louie Bellson on drums, and Scat Man Crothers on vocals. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear.)
Trummy Young —
Someday ... LP Chiaroscuro, 1980. Near Mint- ...
$9.99
With Dick Hyman on piano, Bobby Rosengarden on drums, Barney Bigard on clarinet, Paul Madison on tenor sax, and Pee Wee Erwin on trumpet. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Young-Holt Unlimited —
Mellow Dreamin' ... LP Cotillion, 1970. Very Good+ ...
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One of their wildest and most beautiful LPs! By this point, Young & Holt getting past their usual funky Brunswick sound here, and they've opened up the groove a lot with lots of nice extra bits. The best proof of this is their fantastic take on "Midnight Cowboy", which has an insane ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Young-Holt Unlimited —
Soulful Strut ... LP Brunswick, 1968. Very Good+ ...
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A funky soul instrumental classic – all the way through! The team of Eldee Young and Redd Holt first came to prominence with Ramsey Lewis' first Chicago trio, then branched out on their own as a jazz act – but by the time of this set, they'd picked up a hipper, funkier late 60s sort of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The last-ever album from this legendary duo – and a set that's maybe their funkiest record too! Of course, that's probably no surprise, given that they're playing the Curtis Mayfield tunes from Superfly here – great tracks that make for a really wonderful setting for the pair's highly ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Young/Holt —
Feature Spot ... LP Cadet, Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
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Great early work from the Young/Holt combo – a debut outing under their own name, done before their music on Brunswick Records! Before they went off to record on their own – or maybe as a prediction that they would – Eldee Young and Red Holt cut this album of jazz tracks during ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Tripped-out folk rock from The Youngbloods – and the kind of record that's been lost in the sands of time, but which shows why the group had a really powerful presence at the time! Jesse Colin Young's blend of rootsy elements and tighter rock phrasing is really great – a much-needed ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "All Over The World", "Tears Are Falling", "Ain't That Lovin You Baby", "Foolin Around", and "Four In The Morning". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has a spot of wear at the top, but is great overall!)
Beautiful work from the Youngbloods – a mixture of folk rock and jazzy phrasing, very much in the same spirit of Tim Hardin or Tim Buckley, with a depth and complexity that's quite surprising, and which has held up surprisingly well over the years – almost more appealing now than when ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light ring wear, splitting on spine.)
Youssou N'Dour —
Lion ... LP Virgin, 1989. Near Mint- ...
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One of the most beautiful albums to come from the Hoboken scene in the 80s – a Feelies side project that's every bit as great as that group's albums from the time! In fact, the style here is almost an answer to the mode of their classic Good Earth album – a similar blend of hypnotic ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Featuring The Children of Cuenca, The Children of Uruapan, and The Children of Loiza Aldea. (Children's) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge wear.)
Timi Yuro —
Soul ... LP Liberty, 1962. Near Mint- ...
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"Soul" is right – and "excellent" is also! Timi Yuro's early 60s work is fantastic – and is part diva bluesy soul, ala Etta James or Lorez Alexandria, and part country soul, ala Ray Charles or Brook Benton. Her voice is incredible, with a clear tone, yet ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, some splitting in the top seam, and a center split in the bottom seam.)
A nice batch of pop soul on Liberty from Timi Yuro – an underappreciated vocalist who walked that fine line between uptown soul and pop vocals! Like so many Liberty recordings of the era, the arrangements are big and polished, courtesty of Bert Keyes. The backing vocals are just as sparking ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has some light surface wear, clear tape on bottom seam.)
Tight orchestral material from Zaccarias, and featuring a set of bossa and samba groovers played by a heavy ensemble reed section. The multiple reed approach works well, and gives the tracks a good punch that while not sounding exactly like classic bossa, does make them groove in a swinging way. ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pia Zadora —
Pia ... LP Elektra, 1982. Near Mint- ...
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2525 is the lasting classic from the team of Denny Zager & Rick Evans – a pair who might have been more folksy popsingers a few years before, but who stand out here in a compelling blend of groovier modes! The title track to the album's their massive hit – an odd end-of-decade ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pianist Anthony Zano recorded some small group material before – but this is a really unusual larger group recording, filled with all-star players – including Charlie Mariano on alto, Frank Socolow on tenor, Pepper Adams on baritone, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Tommy Flanagan on piano, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Features lead vocals from Mike Williams and Dwight Pinkney – on titles that include "Zappin"," Mystic Mood", "Breakdown The Barriers", "Tonight We Love Tonight", "Funking Skank", "Nice Nice Time", and "Soul Revival". (Reggae) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original silkscreen cover. Back cover and label have some light water damage.)
Zapp at the height of their powers – a bit more focused than before, but every bit as funky! Roger's production here is impeccable – done with a great ear for the most soulful side of the group's talents, which keeps them far from some of the more commercial groups who were copping ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Zapp —
Zapp ... LP Warner, 1980. Very Good+ ...
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The classic first album by this legendary funky combo – a group who not only went onto change the sound of funk in the 80s, but also went onto have a huge impact on generations of hip hop as well! The album burns from the very first note – the wicked snapping funk of "More Bounce ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Zapp —
Zapp II ... LP Warner, 1982. Near Mint- ...
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Seminal work from Roger Troutman and Zapp – a killer batch of cuts that forever changed the sound of funk! The group's "wheeeeeeet/whomp!" sound is very firmly in place by the time of this release – and the sound here is even more electric than their debut – a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, unglued top seam, and is bent at the bottom right corner.)
Frank Zappa —
Apostrophe ... LP DiscReet, 1974. Very Good+ ...
$13.99
Features George Duke on keyboards, Jean-Luc Ponty on violin, and Jack Bruce on bass – and titles include Frank's classic "Don't Eat The Yellow Snow" – plus "Nanook Rubs It", "Father O'Blivion", "Cosmik Debris", "Exentrifugal Forz", " ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow Discreet label pressing. Cover has very light ring & edge wear.)
Frank Zappa —
Chunga's Revenge ... LP Bizarre/Reprise, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$19.9939.99
One of the most jamming Zappa albums from the early days – a set that's still got some of Frank's complicated musical leanings in play – but which features interpretation by a smoking group who no doubt helped the great one reach a much larger audience! George Duke plays lots of organ ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a timing strip, minimal wear.)
Frank Zappa —
Finer Moments ... LP Zappa, Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$39.99
Finer moments from Frank Zappa, but some lost moments too – given that all the tracks on the set are previously unreleased – and are pulled from both live and studio recordings during Zappa's formative late 60s/early 70s stretch! The package is a real treasure trove – a reward to ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing from 2012. Includes the inserts.)
Frank Zappa —
Guitar ... LP Barking Pumpkin, Early 80s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$29.99
Originally a cassette-only promo from Guitar World Magazine! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram clear vinyl pressing from 2019.)
Frank Zappa —
Hot Rats ... LP Bizarre, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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One of those records that should be an insane dark mess, given the look of the cover – but which turns out to be a surprisingly well put-together effort all the way through! Zappa does a great job of hiding behind his hair here – never acting with the pomp that a pop genius like him ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "A Token Of My Extreme", "Dong Work For Yuda", "Keep It Greasy", "He Used To Cut The Grass", "Watermelon In Easter Hat", and "A Little Green Rosetta". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(With intact booklet. Cover has a tiny corner bump, but is great overall!)
Frank Zappa —
Leatherette ... LP Lunar Toones, 1978. Near Mint- 2LP ...
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Frank Zappa —
Lumpy Gravy ... LP Verve, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Amazing sounds from Frank Zappa – and a record that showed the world that he was also one hell of an arranger too! The album's got all the offbeat, tripped-out qualities that you'd expect from late 60s Zappa – but at times, it's also got this tightness that's really amazing – ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Rat Tomato", "I Have Been In You", "Flakes", "I'm So Cute", "Jones Crusher", "Dancin Fool", "Baby Snakes", "Bobby Brown Goes Down", and "Rubber Shirt". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Masterdisk stamp/RL etch. Includes the printed inner sleeves. A nice copy.)
Features the classic "Valley Girl" with his daughter, Moon – plus "Drowning Witch", "Teen Age Prostitute", and "I Come From Nowhere". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album