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Imperial, 1961. Near Mint- ... $9.99
(Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam held by old tape, and some surface wear.)
Imperial, 1961. Very Good+ ... $19.99 29.99
A great collection of early material from Dave Bartholomew – a key figure in the early days of New Orleans soul! Dave blows trumpet, arrangements are by Wardell Quezerque, and the group features Bobby James on organ and Smokey Johnson on drums! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing – nice and clean! Cover has light wear near the top, but this is a very nice copy overall.)
Jimmy Bryant —
Bryant's Back In Town ... LP Imperial, 1966. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Sublime guitar from the great Jimmy Bryant – equally rocking and twanging, with cuts that include "Peach Grove Express", "Elena Goodbye", "Buggy Ride", "Lonesome", "Fender Bender", and "Model 400 Buckboard". (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Mel Carter —
My Heart Sings ... LP Imperial, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great little album of dramatic pop tunes – notable not only for Mel Carter's richly vibratic vocals, but also for sublime early production work by Nick DeCaro! Nick handled the arrangements with Jimmie Haskell and Harold Battiste, and the set's a gem that's right up there in the Gene ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Albert Collins —
Compleat Albert Collins ... LP Imperial, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Funky blues from Albert – recorded in Nashville with a nice raw groove! The tracks are about half vocal and half instrumental – but the real standout star of the album is Albert's guitar, which is played here with a raw raspy quality that cuts through just about any sort of arrangement. ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Albert Collins —
Love Can Be Found Anywhere (Even In A Guitar) ... LP Imperial, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Damn great work from Albert Collins – one of those hard-edged gems from the early days that's a lot more funk than his later blues! Sure, there's still plenty of blues here – but the rhythms are pretty funky too, and the album's got some great raw production from Bill Hall – free ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Albert Collins —
Trash Talkin' ... LP Imperial, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic early work from Albert Collins – almost as much of a funk album as a blues one! This set's not really funky in the same sense as many of Collins' contemporaries in the soul scene of the time – but it's got some great funky elements, especially in the drums and guitar, which ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sonny Criss —
Go Man! ... LP Imperial, 1956. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little album that's as hip as its cover image – one of 3 seminal mid 50s recordings for Imperial by LA altoist Sonny Criss! At this point in his career, Criss had a sharp-edged sound that could easily rival the best work by Sonny Stitt or Charlie Parker on the alto sax – but he ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with obi – K18P 9254. Obi has a rip on the back, held with tape – but this is a great copy!)
Imperial, 1956. Near Mint- ... $58.99
One of Sonny Criss' classic albums for Imperial – a brilliant batch of LA bop from the 50s, with an impeccable sound throughout! Criss had a tone like nobody else on the alto – and here, he's at the height of his early powers – neither blowing too hard, nor going for boppish ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese EMI pressing, with obi – TOJJ 5801.)
Sonny Criss —
Sonny Criss Plays Cole Porter ... LP Imperial, 1956. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sonny Criss plays Cole Porter – and the results are way greater than the sum of the parts – even though those parts are already pretty darn great! Criss' alto sax has a superb tone at this time – razor-sharp, and nicely crisp – yet still filled with warmth that sets it ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with obi – K18P 9255 – a great copy!)
Imperial, 1965. Near Mint- ... $13.99
One of the folksiest albums we've ever heard from Jackie DeShannon – a record that's heavy on acoustic guitar and folk-styled numbers, but which also features some top-shelf LA arrangements from the great Jack Nitzsche! Jackie takes on a number of folk hits of the day, but delivers them with ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has some ringwear, heavy wear at the top left corner, and some spotty aging and small marks in pen in back.)
Imperial, 1969. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Quite possibly the last great hit from singer Jackie DeShannon – an album built around the righteous spirit of the title track – filled with really wonderful original tunes penned by Jackie and soul singer Jimmy Holiday! The album may well be the best to explore the space between pop ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Fats Domino —
Fats Domino Swings ... LP Imperial, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Fats Domino Swings – a total of 12 million records, according to the cover! We're not sure if that claim's accurate or not, but we can say that the album's got a million dollar sound, and is a perfect demonstration of the genius that made Domino unlike anyone else back in the day – a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Georgie Fame —
Get Away ... LP Imperial, Mid 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great little album from Georgie Fame – with a hard raw soul sound that shows what a big crossover potential he had with the UK soul market – so much so that this batch of material was issued in the US as well! The album's got some wonderful arrangements – quite raw, with some ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Georgie Fame —
Yeh Yeh ... LP Imperial, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant mix of jazz, soul, and R&B – all filtered through a mod sort of London freshness, as early proof that the city could always take some great things from our own musical roots, and feed it back to us with a whole new flavor! Georgie Fame's no copycat here, though – and ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Imperial, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
An overlooked gem from the glory days of the west coast surf scene – the standout set from The Fantastic Baggys, a group who are also known for their backup work with Jan & Dean! There's a very Jan & Dean vibe going on here – right down to the backings from Hal Blaine and the ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s abridged Liberty pressing, a barcode cover.)
Imperial, 1969. Near Mint- ... $29.99
The first time out, these guys seemed more like a mistake or a studio collision (and we mean that in a good way!) – but for this second set, Haphash and crew have really evolved – getting a bit tighter and more focused – yet still sticking to the trippy multi-colored style that ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s Imperial stereo pressing! Cover has some light wear, but this is a very nice copy.)
Hawks —
Dave Bartholomew Presents The Hawks ... LP Imperial, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Imperial, 1966. Near Mint- ... $11.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Hollies —
Hear! Here! ... LP Imperial, 1965. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The second album of Brit Invasion greatness from The Hollies – the reworked US version of their album Hollies that came out in the UK – armed with more original material than their earlier LP, but the group's skillful way with songs penned by others – including Curtis Mayfield ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hollies —
Here I Go Again ... LP Imperial, 1964. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The US mono version of the debut album from The Hollies – a vital mid 60s record that's been unavailable for decades! The harmonie are great and there's something of a rawer edge to the music that sounds just great after all this time – Brit Invasion stuff that still sounds completely ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pink, black & white label pressing. NOTE – The band name has been peeled off the cover, with a half split bottom seam, light ring & edge wear, some pen on the back.)
Harold Land —
Jazz Impressions Of Folk Music ... LP Imperial, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great record – and one of tenorist Harold Land's most obscure sessions – part of a short-lived early 60s attempt to make jazz cash in on the folk boom – yet one that also often gave for some really cool results! Despite what might seem like a cheap gimmick, the set actually ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Smiley Lewis —
I Hear You Knocking ... LP Imperial, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Raw New Orleans soul from Overton "Smiley" Lewis – one of the city's big stars in the 50s R&B years, and a singer who arguably set the stage for later deep soul to come! A few years before, and Lewis might have been more of a blues singer – but here, he's working with ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Smiley Lewis —
I Hear You Knocking (80s pressing) ... LP Imperial/EMI, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Raw New Orleans soul from Overton "Smiley" Lewis – one of the city's big stars in the 50s R&B years, and a singer who arguably set the stage for later deep soul to come! A few years before, and Lewis might have been more of a blues singer – but here, he's working with ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small corner bump.)
Majors —
Meet The Majors ... LP Imperial, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The only full album ever cut by The Majors – a hell of a vocal group from the Philly scene of the early 60s, and one with a fantastic approach that's a bit unlike anyone else we can think of! The group sports soaring lead vocals from singer Ricky Cordo – a singer with a range that's ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Wingy Manone —
On The Jazzband Bus ... LP Imperial, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Warne Marsh —
Jazz Of Two Cities ... LP Imperial, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A killer set of 50s modern jazz – a bridge between the east coast small combo style of New York, and the cooler sound of the west in LA – hence the two cities in the title! The album's one of the best early moments from tenorist Warne Marsh – a set that ranks right up there with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jimmy McCracklin/Imperial, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great collection – half blues, half soul – with early Aladdin and Imperial Records material from the three artists on the cover! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Roberto Menescal —
Bossa Nova ... LP Imperial (Brazil), 1964. Good ... Out Of Stock
Early bossa album by the man who was one of the leading instrumentalists behind many of the bossa era's best singers. The set's fairly mellow, and all instrumental. Menescal plays guitar, and other instrumentation includes vibes & piano. The tracks have a light lilting bossa feel, with some ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sandy Nelson —
Manhattan Spiritual ... LP Imperial, Late 60s. Sealed ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Imperial, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Imperial, 1959. Very Good+ ... $4.99 6.99
Imperial, 1969. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Santo & Johnny —
On The Road Again ... LP Imperial, 1968. Very Good- ... $1.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear, some waviness, faint staining on the back.)
Shirley & Lee —
Let The Good Times Roll ... LP Imperial, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Elza Soares —
Se Acaso Voce Chegasse (Imperial) ... LP Imperial (Brazil), 1971. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A record that's as striking as the image on the cover – a wonderful set that mixes the soulful vocals of the great Elza Soares with some larger samba backings from Oswaldo Borba – a leader we don't know at all, but who really knocks it out of the park on the set! Elza always seems to ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
April Stevens —
Teach Me Tiger ... LP Imperial, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Breathy brilliance from April Stevens – the sexy west coast singer who made some really wonderful records in the 50s! At some level, April was a bit like Julie London – in that she sang in a laidback, seductive tone that was quite risque at times – but she was also a bit more pop ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sunshine Company —
Happy Is The Sunshine Company ... LP Imperial, 1968. Good ... Out Of Stock
A great batch of late 60s soft rock from the Sunshine Company – a group cut from the same cloth as the Millenium, Fifth Dimension and others of the ilk, with perhaps a little bit darker of an edge. Includes "Up, Up And Away", "I Need You", "Just Beyond Your ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Imperial, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Traces —
Classics IV ... LP Imperial, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Charlie Ventura —
Charlie Ventura & His Sextette (10 inch LP) ... LP Imperial, Early 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A rare one from Charlie Ventura – recorded for Imperial, with a bit more grit in the grooves than usual! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Imperial/Blue Note, Early 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
An excellent 2LP set that brings together 28 early 50s recordings by T-Bone Walker – crucial sides that link together jazz and blues traditions, with incredible work on guitar that would go onto influence both genres tremendously. The fact that Walker became a huge influence on soul jazz ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ben Webster —
For The Guv'nor Vol 1 (Affinity) ... LP Imperial/Affinity (UK), 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great late date from Ben Webster – one that has the tenorist working with a Dutch rhythm section that features Cees Slinger on piano, Jacques Schols on bass, and John Engels on drums – stretching out nicely on long tracks that include "Prelude To A Kiss", "Drop Me Off ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Imperial/Affinity (UK), 1969. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great late date from Ben Webster – one that has the tenorist working with a Dutch rhythm section that features Cees Slinger on piano, Jacques Schols on bass, and John Engels on drums – stretching out nicely on long tracks that include "Work Song", "The Preacher", ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Portuguese pressing on Yes To Jazz. Cover has light wear.)
Imperial, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 11.99
Slim Whitman —
Slim Whitman Sings (Canadian Pressing) ... LP Imperial (Canada), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Wichita Fall —
Life Is But A Dream ... LP Imperial, Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Imperial, 1969. Very Good ... $7.99
Dennis Yost & The Classics IV —
Golden Greats Volume 1 ... LP Imperial, Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Aladdin/Imperial, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... $5.99 7.99
Great early work from Lester Young – an Imperial Records collection of early material from the 78rpm days of Aladdin Records! The work is a great bridge between swing and pop – and Lester Young's tone is superb throughout – on titles that include "One O'Clock Jump", ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s mono pressing in the textured cover, with light wear, some aging, and a small index label in back.)
Imperial, 1965. Very Good+ ... $1.99 4.99
Includes tracks by O'Jays, Mel Carter, Slim Whitman, Cher, Jackie De Shannon, Johnny Rivers, and Billy J Kramer. (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, aging, and track notes in pen.)
Various —
Rural Blues Vol 2 – Saturday Night Function ... LP Imperial, Mid 50s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Great material from the postwar Imperial Records catalog – rare singles by Boozoo Chavis, Clifton Chenier, Boogie Bill Webb, Snooks Eaglin, Papa Lightfoot, JD Edwards, and Slim Harpo! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
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