Joan Baez, back when she was really pretty darn amazing – a young, fresh, powerful force in 60s folk music! The set features Baez on vocals and guitar – with additional electric guitar on a few tracks, a bit of mandolin, and some bass. Includes great readings of Dylan tunes "Farew ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label Stereolab pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
A never-issued album from the guitar genius Robbie Basho – material recorded at the same Vanguard Records sessions that produced his monumental albums Voice Of The Eagle and Zarthus, and every bit as great as the work that appeared on those records – and as the tracks on Basho's Takoma ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A pretty great album of mellow jazz tracks – recorded in a very spare setting that has trumpeter Ruby Braff playing with pianist Ellis Larkins, and no other accompaniment! The setting's quite unusual for the time, and it makes for a relaxed intimate meeting between two strong talents that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(UK Vanguard Series pressing in a flip-back cover, with light wear and aging.)
A great little album of tripped-out folk rock by Sandy Bull, with more of a funky and jazzy edge than you'd expect. Bull plays most of the instruments on the album – including guitar and percussion, which dominate the set, plus a bit of electric instrumentation on the groovier tracks. The ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has very light wear, and a cutout hole in one corner – but this is a nice clean copy.)
Mindblowing minimalism from the legendary Sandy Bull – an artist who might have had acoustic roots in folk music, but who was instantly turning his music into something else – drawing on modal styles of Eastern music, European generations of expression on guitar, jazz-based ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has half split top & bottom seams, some surface wear & aging, name in pen.)
Dave Burns —
Dave Burns ... LP Vanguard, Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
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One of the few albums ever cut by trumpeter Dave Burns – an excellent batch of soul jazz numbers with a comfortable easy swing that will make you wonder why he wasn't a much bigger success! Dave played trumpet briefly in the Dizzy Gillespie and Duke Ellington groups – and at the time ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Scorpio reissue.)
Dave Burns —
Warming Up! ... LP Vanguard, Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
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A legendary set of firey jazz tracks recorded by trumpeter Dave Burns! This is one of Burns' few recordings as a leader, and it's a shame he didn't make more, because this one is stellar. The group features Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Harold Mabern on piano, and the great Billy Mitchell on tenor. ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nice pairing of a couple of trad greats on the trumpet, with both Buck Clayton and Ruby Braff sharing the front line, alongside Buddy Tate and Benny Morton in a sweet little octet. The session's produced with the high level of quality you'd expect from this brief series of Vanguard trad albums ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl is nice and clean – and cover is very nice, no splits!)
Larry Coryell —
Coryell ... LP Vanguard, 1969. Very Good+ ...
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Maybe the funkiest album that guitarist Larry Coryell ever cut – his debut as a leader, and a fuzzy, freaky set that features some massively heavy drums from the great Bernard Purdie! The set's jazz at the core, but has lots of rock elements too – including vocals from Coryell on a few ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "River's Invitation","Honest I Do", "Cut You Loose", "Slippin & Slidin", "Set A Date", and "Coast Blues". Wayne Talbert plays piano and organ, and did the arrangements. (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
A seminal set from Country Joe & The Fish – one of those albums that brought the new psychedelic sound strongly into the mainstream – but all without softening up or commercializing it at all! There's still a very sharp edge to the record – mean organ lines, fuzzy guitar, and ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereolab pressing, including Vanguard inner sleeve. Cover has some edge & ring wear.)
Rev Gary Davis —
At Newport ... LP Vanguard, 1965. Near Mint- ...
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Features Gary Davis on six and twelve string guitar, plus a bit of harmonica – on titles that include "Lovin Spoonful", "Samson & Delilah", "You Got To Move", "Twelve Sticks", "Buck Dance", and "Twelve Gates To The City". (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
A fantastic little record – one that's not only important as a key introduction of Middle Eastern sounds to the US market, but one that also fits perfectly with other Vanguard label experimental folk sets from artists like Peter Walker and Sandy Bull! Unlike those musicians, who absorbed ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Heavy-duty funky fusion – an all-star group that featured Alphonse Mouzon on drums, Randy Brecker on trumpet, Mike Mandel on keyboards, and Larry Coryell on guitar. The tracks all have that heavy electric full-on fusion sound that you'd find in a rock-inspired hard-jamming group like this ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Excellent work by Fahey – all solo, and featuring some wonderful production on the guitar that brings out all the brilliance of his warm chromatic playing. Side one features "Requiem For John Hurt", "Requiem For Russell Blaine Cooper", and "When The Catfish Is In ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An album as lovely as its title, and John Fahey's 8th record – mostly solo guitar, but with guest drums and bass on 2 cuts – "March For Martin Luther King" and "Dance of The Inhabitants Of The Invisible City Of Bladensburg". The sound is extremely magical – ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Frost —
Frost Music ... LP Vanguard, 1969. Near Mint- ...
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A pretty electric set of late 60s hard rock tracks – nothing fancy, but pretty nice! The group's heavy on the guitars, and sings in a style that's got some slightly soulful touches – but not too much. Titles include "First Day Of May", "Baby Once You Got It", " ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Includes the insert. Cover has 2 cutout holes, some light surface wear, promo ink stamp on the back.)
We love our Buddy Guy here in Chicago – and this set cut for Vanguard, one of his first full solo albums with his own band will always be a favorite! Buddy's late 60s sound was as charismatic as he'd always be, but there's an understated approach to his lead that's really wonderful, and hits ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereo pressing. Cover has light surface wear, some aging, and a small split on the top seam.)
We love our Buddy Guy here in Chicago – and this set cut for Vanguard, one of his first full solo albums with his own band will always be a favorite! Buddy's late 60s sound was as charismatic as he'd always be, but there's an understated approach to his lead that's really wonderful, and hits ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mississippi John Hurt —
Today ... LP Vanguard, 1963. Near Mint- ...
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Mississippi John Hurt and his guitar – captured beautifully on this mid 60s set for Vanguard! Today was the first studio recordings made by Hurt since his rediscovery by the 60s folk revival generation, and it's wonderful stuff – with timeless solo blues, warm and good natured and kind ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition UK Pure Pleasure reissue from 2006.)
Great spare work from Skip James – who plays both guitar and piano on the set! The album's one of Skip's best from the 60s – raw, rootsy, and undeniably powerful – with titles that include "Illinois Blues", "Catfish Blues", "Mistreating Child Blues", ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Skip plays both guitar and piano along with his vocals – and titles include "Special Rider Blues", "Crow Jane", "All Night Long", "Cypress Grove", "My Gal", and "Look Down The Road". (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
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Sweet jazzy keys from Mike Mandel – grooving here in a fuller jazz funk mode that's a bit like the best work of the 70s on Kudu Records! The approach is quite nice – with Mike handling all the electrics, and getting solo support from and array of jazzy players who include David Sanborn ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The only album ever from this trippy little combo from the 60s Berkeley scene! Notes From The Underground were contemporaries of Country Joe & The Fish, and share a similar mix of folk and country-styled roots mixed with a bit of pre-hippie rock – but their overall sound is a bit more ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Nice original pressing! Cover has a cutout hole and some very light wear.)
Oregon —
Friends ... LP Vanguard, 1977. Very Good+ ...
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Oregon open the door for a few friends to appear on the album – and in doing so, they also open themselves up as well – in a shifting set of tracks that sometimes features different groupings of the core musicians! The guests here are Bennie Wallace on tenor, Larry Karush on piano, and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original Japanese promo pressing, with obi and insert. Vinyl has some worn grooves on "Time Remembered". Cover has a piece of clear tape in front. Obi is torn and bent at the bottom in back.)
Jean Jacques Perrey —
Moog Indigo ... LP Vanguard, 1970. Very Good+ ...
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An incredible record of funky moogy grooves – possibly one of the best of the genre! Jean Jacques Perry really outdid himself on this record – going past the simple cut ups of his work with Gershon Kingsley, and hitting a style that was more groovy, and more song oriented. The best ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the legendary Perry & Kingsley moog records, with all of their early experiments with the instrument, and all of the weird tape cut-ups and production effects, over some versions of cool sixties pop stuff, and a host of original tracks. Titles include "Pioneers Of The Stars", ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the legendary Perry & Kingsley moog records, with all of their early experiments with the instrument, and all of the weird tape cut-ups and production effects, over some versions of cool sixties pop stuff, and a host of original tracks. Titles include "Pioneers Of The Stars", ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the moogiest records of all time – a legendary LP of "electronic pop music of the future" – sourced and claimed as an influence by everyone from Stereolab to the Beastie Boys! The legendary team of Gershon Kingsley and Jean-Jaques Perry are working here in early tape ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereolab pressing. Cover has splitting on the top seam, mild corner bump.)
Nat Pierce once again proves to be a hell of a leader – playing piano at the head of a group that includes Richie Kamuca on tenor, Freddie Greene on guitar, Med Flory on alto, Jack Nimitz on baritone, and Urbie Green on trombone! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tiny bit of seam splitting, but is nice overall – and vinyl is great.)
The fantastic first album from The Players Association – a group who may well have gotten their name for the great jazzy musicians in their lineup! Players Association are best known for their disco grooves, but they've got a core sense of instrumentation that's really a cut above – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Wonderful work from The Players Association – a group who were equal parts jazz funk and equal parts 70s club – with a vibe that's maybe like The Blackbyrds or other Fantasy Records acts at their best! The mighty Chris Hills is at the helm – and the record is overflowing with top- ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing! Cover has a cut corner.)
With Powell on piano, Mundell Lowe on guitar, Chuck Russo on reeds, and Johnny Glasel on trumpet – plus a bit of vocals from Joan Wile. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear, minor seam splits, and a few small stains.)
Features Powell on piano, Steve Jordan on guitar, Buck Clayton on trumpet, Edmond Hall on clarinet, and Henderson Chambers on trombone. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A seminal set of underground blues from 60s Chicago – with separate sections of work by Otis Rush, Jimmy Cotton, and Homesick James & His Dusters! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label Stereolab pressing. Cover has light wear.)
A great session that features Jimmy Rushing singing in the rootsy style of his early Kansas City recordings, with backing by a group that includes the legendary Pete Johson on piano, plus Rudy Powell on alto, Emmett Berry on trumpet, Buddy Tate on tenor, and Freddie Greene on guitar. Titles ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Japanese pressing – K20P 6184 – with insert. Cover is lightly bumped at the bottom right corner.)
A great session that features Jimmy Rushing singing in the rootsy style of his early Kansas City recordings, with backing by a group that includes the legendary Pete Johson on piano, plus Rudy Powell on alto, Emmett Berry on trumpet, Buddy Tate on tenor, and Freddie Greene on guitar. Titles ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a split top seam, light ring wear.)
Features work by Pete Seeger, John Lee Hooker, Tom Makem, Alan Mills & Jean Carnigan, Jimmy Driftwood, and The New Lost City Ramblers. (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
An incredible record from the glory days of the Vanguard Records psych scene – a really unique album by a group who manages to be thoughtful and trippy at the same time! David Meltzer handles all the songwriting and guitar, and shares lead vocals with Tina Meltzer – on titles that ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label Stereo pressing. Cover has a small split on the bottom seam and light wear.)
Patrick Sky —
Patrick Sky ... LP Vanguard, 1965. Near Mint- ...
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One of the more obscure talents on Vanguard in the folk years – a compelling singer who accompanies himself on guitar and harmonica. (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label Stereolab pressing. Cover is slightly wavy at the front panel, with a small split in the bottom seam, and some surface wear in back.)
Sadao Watanabe —
Round Trip ... LP Vanguard, 1970. Near Mint- ...
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A pivotal record in the career of this brilliant Japanese saxophonist – a set recorded in New York with a trio players from the American scene – done in a style that's even more freewheeling than most of Sadao Watanabe's previous work! Watanabe had always worked with unusual tones and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereo pressing. Cover is slightly wavy at the back panel.)
(Gold label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, aging, and light waviness.)
Doc Watson —
Doc Watson ... LP Vanguard, 1964. Near Mint- ...
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Doc Watson's excellent self-titled LP for Vanguard – a pivotal folk guitar record to say the very least – and easily one of our favorite albums to blossom from the folk revival movement of the 60s! The authenticity is a hallmark here, but that aside, the flat out skill is untouchable. ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereo pressing. Cover has light aging, some ringwear, and is lightly bumped with a tiny split at the top right corner.)
Josh White Jr —
Josh White Jr ... LP Vanguard, 1978. Very Good+ ...
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One of THE spoken word classics of the 70s funk years – an amazing album based around the poetry of Camille Yarbrough – set to some amazing funky backings! The sound here is incredibly righteous – almost a more sophisticated version of Betty Davis – done with a stark, spare ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes Odetta, Weavers, Cisco Houston, Deller Consort, Leon Bibb, Ronnie Gilbert, Ed McCurdy, Jimmy Driftwood, and more. (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album