One of the all-time classics of early 60s mainstream jazz – and a beautiful record that showcases writing and arranging talents of Oliver Nelson! Nelson had been bumping around a variety of sessions before this one – as a leader, sideman, and arranger – but it was with this album ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, bent corners, and a promo stamp and factory stickers in back.)
Rick Nelson —
Garden Party ... LP Decca, 1972. Sealed Gatefold ...
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The boys are growing up a bit by this point, but the hit sound is still very firmly in place – and served up here in a catchy batch of bass-riffing, synth-drum grooving numbers that were clearly having a bigger impact upon mainstream soul than anyone might have expected! And after so many ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The group's second album – with the hit team of Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, and Bell, Biv, Devoe firmly in place! Features the huge hit "Cool It Now", plus "Kinda Girls We Like", "Maryann", "My Secret", "Mr Telephone Man", and "Hide ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
New Edition show they're no Johnnies-come-lately on the harmony soul scene – and pay tribute to a host of older groups from the 50s and 70s – singing a mix of hits and soul classics in a laidback late nite mode that brings a real focus on their vocals. Given their age, there's a sound ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy. Shrink has some light wear, a few open spots, sticker remnant. Cover has a cutout notch, two bumped corners, light surface wear where the shrink is open.)
Some choice soundtrack work from Jack Nitzsche's prime 70s period, with a handful other tracks by Howlin' Wolf, Captain Beefhaeart and Ike & Tina Turner. For the most part the soundtrack is bluesy rootsy stuff, to go along with the slant of the film, but there is a great funky break on the ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light ring impression, and a promo sticker.)
A great little set from One Way – post disco Detroit dancefloor soul of the first order! There a crisp, tight bubbling sound that's pretty wonderful – and warm in the spots where so many records of the period and cold and mechanical – that great mix of funk, modern soul, and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One Way —
IX ... LP MCA, 1986. Sealed ...
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Titles include "Don't Think About It", "Whammy", "Set It Out", "Oh Girl", "I Can't Help Myself",a nd "Starry Eyes". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
One Way —
Love Is ... LP MCA, 1981. Sealed ...
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A totally massive set from One Way – a record that has them sounding even better than ever – drawing on all the strengths of the previous few records, and really knocking it out of the park! Although the group's got a great way with a groove, the mellow cuts here are equally nice ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A dancefloor soul classic – one of the strongest albums ever by Al Hudson, Alicia Meyers, and the whole One Way crew! The record's got a sweet soulful feel that provides a nice counterpoint to its bass-heavy grooves – popping along at that midtempo pace that was Al's popular remedy for ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the greatest albums ever from Al Hudson and One Way – a set that still has the group bristling with loads of funky energy – yet also hitting a groove that's wonderfully smooth as well! One Way were really one of the top of the larger funk combos of the time – and this set's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Excellent early sides from Junior Parker, collected from his outstanding work for Duke records in the 60s! 12 tracks in all, including "Next Time You See Me", "Mother-In-Law Blues", "Peaches", "Sweet Home Chicago", "That's Alright", "Five ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
They still ain't got no band, and they're still riding along at the height of their acapella success – one that was no doubt due to rising mainstream interest in older musical modes as part of the rock and roll revival of the post-Woodstock years – something that probably helped the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Stu really surprised us all with this one – working in full orchestral mode on a great set of dramatic themes that almost beats John Williams at his game! The work was scored for the great 70s TV sci fi flick Battlestar Galactica – and overall, most of the tunes are orchestral ones, ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Planet P Project —
Pink World ... LP MCA, 1984. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ...
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"All I Know", produced by Pete Rock, "? Vs. Rahzel", which is a non LP track, has the Godfather of Noize freestyling (you know – quoting, beatboxing and "scratching") over live beats by Brother ?uest Love. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In the oversized gatefold cover, with bumped corners and bent a bit at the sides. Sound chip is no longer functioning.)
The super-catchy second album from Ready For The World – a group who managed to take an older falsetto soul style from the 70s, and refit things nicely for a more electro-styled 80s groove! The group really make great use of the sorts of beats and keyboards that were bubbling under in the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Martha Reeves' first solo album for MCA – an all-out studio affair that's quite different from her classic 60s work for Motown! The album's done in a way that really focuses on the deepest side of Martha's vocals – in a way that goes for the sort of "rootsy" soul that was ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a light fray in back at the opening.)
A solid bit of heavy funk – and one of the last strong-selling soundtracks of the blacksploitation era! Sure, you know the hit "Car Wash", but there's plenty of other great numbers that rank the 2LP set right up there with the best of its genre. There's a lot of nice instrumentals ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover, still sealed, with a cutout notch and Sealed For Your Protection sticker. Shrinkwrap is partially cracked at the opening, but is still intact and unopened.)
Nino Rota —
Godfather ... LP MCA, 1972. Very Good+ ...
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Great later work from Rufus – working here without Chaka Khan on vocals, but sounding even jazzier as a result! There almost seems to be more emphasis on the instrumentation than before – and the album's got a warmly funky groove that definitely carries on the 70s Rufus tradition, but ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An amazing debut from Rufus – a group so great, they were virtually a genre unto themselves during the 70s! Rufus came from the same totally hip Chicago scene that gave the world Minnie Riperton and Earth Wind & Fire – and like both of those greats, these guys have a way of drawing ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, with a minor blemish near the spine.)
Rufus & Chaka —
Masterjam ... LP MCA, 1979. Sealed Gatefold ...
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A definite masterjam from Chaka Khan and Rufus – one of the group's last key efforts together – produced to perfection by the mighty Quincy Jones! Chaka's vocals are sublime right from the start – taking on the soaring majesty she'd use on her initial solo recordings – and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A 70s issue of 2 seminal sides from George Russell, originally recorded in the 50s. The first, New York New York is a wonderful album from George Russell – and a refreshing change from his overly-academic modernist work! The session's an unusual one – a musical portrait of New York ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really wonderful little record – and some of our favorite work ever from Japanese pop maestro Ryuichi Sakamoto! Sakamoto really surprised folks with this set – not just because it accompanied his strong performance (with David Bowie) in the film, but also because it opened up the way ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Joe Sample's sitting at a grand piano on the cover, and that image is a nice tip-off to the sound within – an approach that has Joe hitting some more sophisticated acoustic passages at points, while still opening up into the soulful groove we'd expect from his legacy as a core member of The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really unusual soundtrack from the mighty Lalo Schifrin – and one that seems to show off all of his best modes in its shifting range of styles! The film is a somewhat understated story set on the streets of New York – and the music often takes on the same sort of vibe – with ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, some ring and edge wear, and a small promo sticker and stained spots in back.)
Written for a strange action film that starred George Segal, Henry Fonda, and Richard Widmark, set in an amusement park – and, not surprisingly, about half the tunes have a carnival or circus type theme to them, with lots of instrumentation that's played in the mode of a calliope. The best ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic set from Silverhead – a group who never fully got their due! Frontman Michael Des Barres is a SiriusXM dj these days, but he really gives these guys the right sort of badass energy to go with their searing guitar-heavy sound – a mix of two electrics, plus bass, at a level ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and small Sample Copy sticker in back.)
Solution —
Cordon Bleu ... LP Rocket/MCA, 1975. Near Mint- ...
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A pretty nice set of 70s fusion – rock-influenced at times, but still pretty spare, jazzy, and with some nice funky moments! The best tracks are the ones in which the band kicks back and opens up over a jam – stretching out with some spacious work on guitar, sax, and keyboards – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With Gerardo Velez on percussion, Julio Fernandez on guitar, Kim Stone on bass, Dave Samuels on vibraphone and marimba, Richie Morales on drums, Tom Schuman on Keyboards, and Jay Beckenstein on saxophone. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Spyro Gyra —
Freetime ... LP MCA, 1981. Very Good+ ...
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Titles include "Freetime", "Summer Strut", "Telluride", "Elegy For Trane", and more. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Sweet funky club soul from Stargard – a group who pick up on the guitar-based styles of Labelle, but who have the sweeter soul approach of Three Degrees or First Choice! The bass dominates the arrangements, and there's some surprisingly soulful numbers on the set – despite the silly ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Steely Dan —
Gaucho ... LP MCA, 1980. Very Good+ ...
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The last album in the classic run of Steely Dan – the final taste we'd have of the group until their surprising revival in the 90s! Gaucho picks up beautifully where Aja left off – warmly produced with a deep undercurrent of jazz, but perhaps a bit more down to earth feel at times too ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing with Masterdisk/RL etch. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light staining on the opening and some light wear.)
Steely Dan really hitting the heights – moving into hipper, more sophisticated territory than before – pushing the envelope with both their music and lyrics, which are completely sublime! It's hard to put our finger on the magic of this one, but it's the perfect summation of everything ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with Kendun stamp. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has splitting on the seams.)
Rod Stewart, John Cougar, Earth Wind & Fire, & Others —
Private Lessons ... LP MCA, 1981. Sealed ...
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A jam-packed soundtrack for this 80s teen sex romp – with selections by Rod Stewart, Earl Klugh, Air Supply, Randy Van Warmer, John Cougar, Earth Wind & Fire, Crazy Horse, and Willie Nile. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, and a factory sealed sticker.)
George Strait —
#7 ... LP MCA, 1986. Sealed ...
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Alfonzo Surrett —
Comin Out ... LP MCA, 1980. Very Good+ ...
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A great bit of boogie from the Chicago scene of the early 80s – a set recorded with a nice jazzy bounce overall, and a strong ear for a catchy hook and tight groove – very much in the mode of Omni or Zoom from the same period! Alfonzo's got a warm vocal style that soars up to falsetto ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Talib Kweli —
Quality ... LP Rawkus, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ...
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Once again, Talib Kweli delivers the goods, with thoughtful rhymes over tight, snappin' beats, and more than just a touch of soul to keep things nice! Guest appearances from Bilal, Black Thought, Mos Def, the Cocoa Brovaz, Pharoah Monche and Mos Def alongside production by the Soulquarians, Kanye ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label pressing. Cover has ringwear, heavy edge wear, and is bent a bit at the top seam and spine.)
War —
Galaxy ... LP MCA, 1977. Near Mint- ...
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A massive jammer from War – and a record that brought the group to a whole new generation of listeners – as well as a good number of later fans who discovered some of these jams in the club! The groove here isn't disco, but this tightening up of War's sweet jamming vibe – almost ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the shrink with hype sticker and round sticker spot. Includes the heavy inner sleeve.)
A great follow-up to War's first Music Band album – and proof that the group was still plenty darn funky at the end of the 70s! Although different from their original Chicano funk groove, the style here is still totally great – long, drawn-out funk that's filled with plenty of sharp ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Rob Wasserman —
Duets ... LP MCA, 1988. Very Good+ ...
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With Aaron Neville, Rickie Lee Jones, Bobby McFerrin, Lou Reed, Jennifer Warnes, Dan Hicks, Cheryl Bentyne, and Stephane Grappelli. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
The debut album from Jody Watley – an instant hit that became one of the biggest soul albums of the mid 80s! Jody stepped out from soul group Shalamar to work with producer Andre Cymone on a this set of tracks that set the blueprint for slick soul at the time – still very much in the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
A cool compilation of earlier material – some nice lost bits, pulled together in one sweet little set! Titles include "Now I'm A Farmer", "Little Billy", "Glow Girl", "Put The Money Down", "Pure & Easy", "Long Live Rock", "N ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing in the die-cut cover. Includes poster & insert. Cover has light wear.)
Who —
Quadrophenia ... LP Track/MCA, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A record we'd never part with – and easily our favorite album ever from The Who! Quadrophenia represents the group at its peak from all perspectives – songwriting, performance, and even studio presence – as the album's got a sonic sensibility that few other albums of the time can ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s MCA pressing. Cover has light ringwear and some edge wear.)
A classic comeback for the group – with renewed tightness, but still all the edge of the start of the 70s! Titles include "New Song", "Sister Disco", "Music Must Change", "Trick Of The Light", "Guitar & Pen", and the classic "Who Are ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the greatest records ever by one of the greatest bands ever! The tracks of Who's Next are the stuff of legend – classics like "Baba O'Riley", "Bargain", "Going Mobile", "Behind Blue Eyes", and "Won't Get Fooled Again", tracks that show ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album