A great set of torchy ballads from Lee Wiley – a singer who virtually helped invent the genre on record with her classic sets for Columbia Records! This album's done a few years after those – and features backings by Ralph Burns, who brings a fair bit more sentimental moments to his ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Japanese pressing, RJL-2547. Includes insert.)
One of the few albums ever cut by Ernie Wilkins as a leader – despite his presence as an arranger on countless jazz sessions of the 50s and 60s! Ernie's got a real flair for a tight bounce at the bottom and unusual horn formations at the top – a style that reminds us a lot of Oliver ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, some spotty aging, and a small blemish spot near the bottom.)
There's plenty to be proud of here – as the album's a key part in the reinvention of Deniece Williams for the 80s – a great way of finding a new setting for her wonderful voice, one that helped her reach a huge new audience in the process! Most of the backings have an 80s approach, but ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The spiritual side of Hank Williams – titles that include "Ready To Go Home", "Wait For The Light To Shine", "Going Home", "Devil's Train", "Thy Burdens Are Greater Than Mine", and "Last Night I Dreamed Of Heaven". (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing, with rainbow MGM logo and deep groove. Cover has partially split seams, light surface wear, and some aging.)
One of the nice records made by Joe during his funky comeback of the late 60s/early 70s. He's singing here in a setting that's decidedly hipper than on earlier albums – with the early 70s Nat/Cannonball Adderley collective that includes George Duke on piano, Carol Kaye on bass, and ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Joe Williams was really reviving his career as a vocalist at this point – working with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis big band on a few well-selling records, and on this smoother set with arrangements by Horace Ott. The overall feel is kind of in a swinging Grady Tate mode, with jazziness ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. Cover has a cut corner, light edge wear.)
Very groovy set of Now Sound instrumentals based around the work of Donovan. Great LA studio sound mixed with all of Donovan's groovy writing, and the result is some cool versions of "Jenifer Juniper", "Sunshine Superman", "Wear Your Love Like Heaven", and "Catch ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A wonderfully weird record from the mighty Mason Williams – a set that's filled with lots of cool little surprises at each new twist and turn – yet which also comes across with a really solid, tuneful feel overall! The album's got a bit of folk, a bit of moog, and a bit of kitsch ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Green label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Amazing stuff – one of those records you see for years, and always pass by – but which yields some real surprises once you dig in! Mason Williams is one of the cooler cats in the Warner Brothers stable of the late 60s – but he's also one of the more subtle, too – a folkie ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Green label stereo pressing. Cover has surface wear, edge wear, and a name in pen.)
The last album in an amazing run of records that Mason Williams did for Warner Brothers – impossible to define in easy terms, as the whole thing is a mix of acoustic instrumentation, larger arrangements, occasional vocals, and this wonderful interplay between underground artists and top-shelf ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light ringwear, some edge wear, and bumped corners.)
Pat Williams —
Threshold ... LP Capitol, 1973. Very Good+ ...
$3.99
Nice stuff from Pat Williams! Although known for mostly groovy 60s stuff (ala his legendary Verve and soundtrack work), this album features Williams hitting more of a 70s jazz funk groove, with a nice electric edge. The tracks are long, and the solos are played by Tom Scott and Marvin Stamm ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of wear at the bottom, but is nice overall!)
Patrick Williams —
Theme ... LP PA USA, 1977. Near Mint- ...
$4.99
A groovy album of slick LA jazz – put together by the great Pat Williams, who did some great arranging work for Verve and MPS in earlier years! The record features a lot of studio jazz players – like Dave Grusin, Toots Thielemans, Gerrry Niewood, Marvin Stamm, and Jerome Richardson ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s US pressing. Cover is bent a bit at the top left corner.)
Patrick Williams & The London Symphony Orchestra —
American Concerto ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
Features Phil Woods on alto, Dave Grusin on keyboards, Grady Tate on drums, and Chuck Domanico on bass. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Patrick Williams/Earl Klugh —
Marvin & Tige ... LP Capitol, 1983. Sealed ...
$1.99
An intriguing little set from drummer Tony Williams – and a set that shows him still very much in command of his talents well into the 80s! Tony's playing here with all the bold, open energy of his classic recordings – and although he picks up a bit of electric percussion at points, he ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Blue Note inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and some price sticker remnants.)
A key record in the evolution of Tony Williams as a drummer – and kind of a powerful summation of all the changes he'd made in the 70s – before a return to straighter jazz in the next decade! Williams' drumming here is incredibly fierce at points – almost at a Billy Cobham level ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Claude Williamson Trio —
Keys West ... LP Capitol, 1955. Sealed ...
$6.999.99
A great solo set from Kentonite Claude Williamson. The west coast piano player takes on a number of standards, some in solo format, some with a trio including Max Bennett and Stan Levey. Nice fifties jazzy line drawing on the cover. Titles include "Spring Is Here", "Get Happy" ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s UK Affinity pressing, still sealed. Shrnkwrap has a small hole from sticker removal and is torn across the bottom, but is still intact and unopened. Cover has light wear where exposed.)
Featuring Rolling Stones members Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts, with a plethora of special guests – including Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers, Kenney Jones, and more! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes a mail order form. Cover has light wear.)
A lost little gem from Al Wilson – recorded for the short-lived Playboy label, in a rich, full sound that takes off from his earlier 70s hits! The groove here is a bit more sophisticated than before – with arrangements by HB Barnum, Gene Page, and Richard Cason – casting Al's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Flip Wilson caught live at Mr Kelly's in Chicago – really grabbing the attention of the crowd with a range of routines – some straight jokes, mixed with some of the characters that would increasingly dominate Wilson's performance – all with the sort of crossover appeal that maybe ... (Comedy) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Green & blue label stereo pressing.)
Gerald Wilson/Wilbert Baranco/Jimmy Mundy —
Groovin' High ... LP Hep (UK), 1946. Near Mint- ...
$5.99
Classic soul from Jackie! The record's an original Brunswick collection of some of his best singles – including quite a few that were penned by Berry Gordy back in Jackie's early soul days. Titles include "Lonely Teardrops", "I'm Wanderin", "Reet Petite", " ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing. Includes Brunswick inner sleeve. Cover has a split spine, small seam splits, light surface wear & aging.)
Classic soul from Jackie Wilson! The record's an original Brunswick collection of some of his best singles – including quite a few that were penned by Berry Gordy back in Jackie's early soul days. 12 tracks in all, with titles that include "Baby Workout", "Doggin Around" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Includes Brunswick inner sleeve. Cover has some surface wear.)
Jackie Wilson —
Reet Petite ... LP Brunswick/Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
$6.9911.99
A great Ace Records collection of early work by this formative singer in soul music – titles that include "Doggin Around", "Come Back To Me", "It's So Fine", "Shake Shake Shake", "Reet Petite", "If I Can't Have You", and "So ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK pressing. Cover spine has a small light stain, but the rest is great!)
Every track on here is an original written by Jackie and Alonzo Tucker, and the album includes tracks like "Big Boss Line", "Take One Step", "Squeeze Her", and "Baby". Classic Brunswick soul! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Includes Decca inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, aging.)
You certainly ain't heard nothin, not until you hear this very strangely conceived set of Jackie doing a tribute to Al Jolson! We could condemn this, but we actually find it pretty fascinating, as it confirms the strange black following that Jolson had, even though you would've expected him to ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Jackie Wilson & Linda Hopkins —
Shake A Hand ... LP Brunswick, 1963. Very Good ...
$4.99
Jackie's teamed with a young Linda Hopkins here on this album of soul-oriented gospel tracks, recorded in that all-over-the map sort of way that describes his early years at Brunswick. The tracks feature arrangements by Alan Lorber and Dick Jacobs – and titles include "Swing Low Sweet ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Vinyl has a click on the 2nd track on side 2. Cover has some staining around the edges, surface & edge wear, clear tape on top seam, promo sticker on the back, small split on spine.)
Jackie Wilson with Billy Ward & The Dominoes —
14 Hits – Vol 3 ... LP King, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ...
$1.99
A wonderfully groovy album from Nancy Wilson – filled with hip jazzy touches and lots of bouncy soul – in that sweet blend that was a perfect fit for the style of late 60s Capitol Records! Nancy really steps out from some of her more staid modes here – swinging a groove with some ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nancy Wilson sings lots of familiar tunes and is accompanied by Gerald Wilson and his big band orchestra. Tracks include "The Song Is You", "Satin Doll", "Bewitched", "Suffering With The Blues", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "The Best Is Yet To ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing.)
Tony Wilson —
Catch One ... LP Bearsville, 1976. Near Mint- ...
$5.99
Smooth pop soul tunes by Tony Wilson – not the famous avant jazz drummer, but the ex lead singer from Hot Chocolate, the hit British group of the mid 70s. The best cuts have that flanged out vocal style of Tony's that we like so much, and even though arrangements are nothing special, the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The trombone sound of Kai Winding is firmly in place – as he solos in the lead of a septet, with 4 extra trombones in the mix to give the record a nice bass-y sound! Arrangements are by a number of members of the band, and players include Wayne Andre, Carl Fontana, Jack Franklin, and Kenny O' ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear.)
The famous 50s team of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding are reunited strongly here – after working alone for several years on their own projects! The groove here is a bit more open and less arranged than some of the pair's earlier projects – mostly just two trombones in the lead, soloing ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s rainbow label pressing. Cover has surface wear, MCA stamp.)
Features the classic "Frankenstein" – plus "Hangin Around", "Alta Mira", "We All Had A Real Good Time", "Round & Round", and "Undercover Man". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, a tiny peeled spot from sticker removal, and a small name in pen at the bottom edge.)
Johnny Winter —
3rd Degree ... LP Alligator, 1986. Near Mint- ...
$6.999.99
Titles include "Rock Me Baby", "Too Much Seconal", "Silver Train", "All Tore Down", "Cheap Tequila", and "Ain't Nothing To Me". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
Arguably one of the greatest albums ever cut by Jimmy Witherspoon – recorded live at an early Monterey Jazz Festival, and done in a style that shows the strong link between jazz and blues in Jimmy's work! The group on the set includes Ben Webster, Roy Eldridge, Coleman Hawkins, and Woody ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original silver label pressing. Cover has some wear and ink promo stamps. Labels also have ink promo stamps.)
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Spoon ... LP Reprise, 1961. Near Mint- ...
$0.997.99
Mellow blues with a touch of jazz – a really great session cut by Jimmy Witherspoon, with backings by Bob Florence – played by a smallish group that includes Gerald Wilson, Herbie Harper, Earl Palmer, Gerry Wiggins, and Teddy Edwards! The sound here is nicely subdued – not that ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono tri-color Pop Series pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a small sticker in back.)
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Spoon Concerts ... LP Fantasy, 1959. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
$7.99
The cover and the title are a great illustration of the growth of Bobby Womack on this classic 70s set – a mode of presentation that's maybe a bit more badass than before, without the down-home image of Bobby holding his guitar! Some aspects of the record are plenty darn righteous – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a spot of marker. Labels have some marker.)
Produced by Chips Moman! Titles include "It Ain't Me", "More Than Love", "I Ain't Got To Love Nobody Else", "Make Love To You", and 'When The Weekend Comes". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Sweet electric funk from Womack and Womack – a set that's got the same sort of tight songwriting as their classic Love Wars set from the 80s, but a groove that's maybe even heavier on the beats and keyboards too! The style's still nice and warm, in all the right ways to work with the duo's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is bent at the sides and corners.)
Roy Wood —
Boulders ... LP United Artists, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$5.997.99
Recorded in pieces between 1969-1971 during The Move, Electric Light Orchestra, and Wizzard. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label pressing in the textured cover, with a cut corner, some wear and aging, light smudges and small stained spots, and is chewed a bit at the bottom of the spine.)
A stunner of an album – light years ahead of Phil's earlier work in America – a bit funky at times, with some really open-ended modern sounds! The album features Phil with his incredible European Rhythm Machine – a group that includes Gordon Beck on electric piano, Henri Texier ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut gatefold cover, with light wear and aging.)
A mix of folk and country, presented in soundtrack form – with tracks from Sheb Wooley, The Gateway Trio, Cathie Taylor, Chris Crosby, and Joe & Eddie. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
A fantastic live album from the great Betty Wright – and one of the few recorded documents of the way that classic soul singers would evolve the nature of their songs in a concert setting! Betty's recording for Alston/TK here, but the mode she uses is one that would grace countless ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later German pressing – 6.21027 AS. Cover has light aging, faint sticker spot, small center split in the top seam, and is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
A soaring solo effort from the great Philippe Wynne – a vocalist who's probably best known for his hit 70s work with The Spinners, but one who also turns out to be a hell of talent on his own! Wynne's sweet raspy vocals click into place right from the start – stretching out over a host ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and partially unglued bottom seam.)
Titles include "Smokestack Lightning", "Heart Full Of Soul", "New York City Blues", "Shapes Of Things", "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago", and "Over Under Sideways Down". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Early soundtrack work from Gabriel Yared – with some performances by Nina Scott & Lawlesness, and the group Rambo! (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
A standout solo moment for Yazz – the singer who first rose to fame as part of the Coldcut soundsystem, then really broke big at a point when UK soul was cracking the American mainstream! Yazz may have a bleached-out look on the cover, but her sound is deeply soulful – and fits in ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Certainly a more pop-based effort than some of Yello's previous albums, but still a great little record – filled with playful electronics and a really unique sense of rhythm and groove! Even at the height of their fame, Yello never abandoned the spare analogue-heavy styles that made their ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, small ink stamp.)
Yes —
Yes Album ... LP Atlantic, 1971. Very Good Gatefold ...
$7.99
The moment when the group were really starting to ascend to greatness – with titles that include "Yours Is No Disgrace", "Starship Trooper", "I've Seen All Good People", and "Perpetual Change". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller pressing with Warner rim text. Cover has some surface wear, edge wear, and stains in back.)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s mono pressing in the textured cover, with light wear, some aging, and a small index label in back.)
Features John Simmons on bass, Jo Jones on drums, Joe Bushkin on piano, Dicky Wells on trombone, and Bill Coleman on trumpet. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A 60s album that brings together sides recorded by Young in earlier years for Savoy – put together as a "memorial" album after his death. Players include Junior Mance, Roy Haynes, Freddie Green, Count Basie, Shadow Wilson, Buddy Tate, and Joe Newman – and most of the material' ... (Jazz) read moreLP, 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.)
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
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.)