A nice moody one from Nat's later years – with arrangements by Gordon Jenkins, and unusual titles that include "No I Don't Want Her", "Where Did Everybody Go", "If Love Ain't There", "Someone To Tell It To", and "I Keep Goin Back To Joe's". (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
An early standout set from Ornette Coleman – and a record that features him blowing on tenor, instead of his usual alto – as you might guess from the title! In a way, Ornette's playing on tenor is almost freer than his alto work – a bit more open-ended and exploratory, stretching ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Scorpio reissue, still sealed with distro and barcode stickers in back.)
John Coltrane —
Ballads ... LP Impulse, 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
A perennial favorite in the John Coltrane catalog – a beautiful set of standards, handled in a warm laidback style – but which still has some of the depth of soul that John Coltrane brought to his more experimental work on Impulse Records! The album's a classic introduction to the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing, in heavy gatefold cover with obi – VIM 4606! Cover has a tiny bump in one corner, but this is a great copy overall.)
John Coltrane —
Blue Train ... LP Blue Note, 1957. Very Good ...
$239.99
John Coltrane's classic – and only – recording as a leader for Blue Note! The album's no throwaway date, though – as it stands strongly with both Coltrane's other label work of the time, and with the best of the late 50s Blue Note scene – a time when the label was really ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(New York stereo pressing, with ear and RVG/Stereo stamp. Vinyl is nice and clean, but has a short click on side two. Cover has light wear in one spot near the opening edge, but looks great overall.)
A mellow set of ballads, taken mostly from Trane's first few years at Impulse – in various formations that have him working with his classic quartet, plus guests like Johnny Hartman, Eric Dolphy, or Duke Ellington. Titles include "Soul Eyes", "What's New", "Dear ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s green label pressing. Inner gatefold has ring wear, due to being previously stuck. Cover has light wear, tiny peel from sticker removal.)
Commander Cody —
Let's Rock ... LP Blind Pig, 1986. Near Mint- ...
$4.99
A very moody album from Chris Connor – one that features arrangements by Ronnie Ball and Jimmy Jones, on a somber set of songs that makes the album one of Chris' darkest for Atlantic! Most of the tunes are in small group settings – a bit tightly arranged, but in a good way that gives ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has wear and staining along the opening, heavier on the back.)
Norman Connors —
Invitation ... LP Arista, 1979. Very Good+ ...
$14.99
Norman Connors at the top of his game – working here with backing from his own Starship Orchestra, in a groove that's completely funky, deeply soulful, and touched with a fair bit of jazz as well! The album's a great summation of all the sounds that Connors had crafted on previous records ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
So many great ones – including "School's Out", plus "Grande Finale", "Alma Mater", "Public Animal", "Street Fight", and "Gutter Cat Vs The Jets". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing in the desk cover with pop-up legs and titles. Cover has light wear.)
One of the most stripped-down records from the early years of Larry Coryell – but one of the most powerful, too – as the record sometimes has Larry singing along with his guitar, in an effortless blend of trippy rock and jazz! The date's a live one – and the trio features Marvin ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 70s pressing! Cover has a cutout hole in one corner.)
Gal Costa —
Agua Viva ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1978. Very Good+ ...
$34.99
Warmly jazzy and beautifully lyrical work from Gal Costa – a bit of a departure from the darkness of her earlier albums, but still plenty darn great! There's a really fluid sensibility to most of the tunes here – one that matches the title and cover image of the record – and ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert! Cover has light edge wear, small split on spine.)
Gal Costa pays tribute to one of the greatest Brazilian songwriters of an earlier age – the great Ary Barroso, one of the first to also get his songs translated into other global languages too! The language here is all Portuguese, though – but nicely updated by Gal in that range of ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear, light scrapes in front, small index label at the top left, a small peeled spot and some ringwear in back, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Gal Costa —
India ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1973. Near Mint- ...
$79.99
One of the richest, most expressive albums ever from the great Gal Costa – a set from her immediate post-Tropicalia years, and one that shows that she's got a lot more to offer than just a wild sense of experimentation! Gilberto Gil is the musical director here – with help from Rogerio ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Brazilian pressing from 1983 in a non-gatefold cover, with some edge wear.)
Titles include "I Feel Free", "NSU", "Dreaming", "Cat's Squirrel", "Toad", and "I'm So Glad". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Early purple & tan label stereo pressing, including Atco inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Crosby Stills Nash & Young —
4 Way Street ... LP Atlantic, 1971. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
$13.99
A live classic from CSNY – with long versions of "Southern Man", "Long Time Gone", "Ohio", "Carry On", "Triad", "Chicago", and "Love The One You're With". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label pressing, includes lyric insert. Cover has some ring wear, light edge wear.)
Arthur Big Boy Crudup —
Mean Ol Frisco ... LP Fire, Early 1960s. Very Good+ ...
Just Sold Out!
An early full length album from the great Arthur Crudup – and one that wasn't cut until after he'd had years on the scene, including some work that was a key inspiration for Elvis Presley and others of his generation! The set's done in a nice raw style – that grittier side of the ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing! Vinyl is great – super clean, with just the usual Fire Records quality as a slight issue. Cover has light aging – and back bottom has light staining, which has caused some splitting on the bottom seam.)
Crystal Castles —
Crystal Castles ... LP Last Gang/Lies (Canada), 2008. Very Good+ 2LP ...
$69.99
Very groovy stuff from Cugie! It's the late 60s, and he's got more of a pop Latin groove than earlier – and lays down some nice peppy covers of pop material, plus a few other Latin standards. Not exactly Latin soul – but not that far off, either. Includes a great version of "Samb ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Cymande —
Arrival ... LP Paul Winley, 1981. Very Good+ ...
$29.99
The last album ever cut by the group Cymande – done years after their classic first 3 records, and with a groove that's quite different – but also extremely nice! The sound here is much more in an ensemble funk mode than the group's earlier dubby work – with an approach that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2023 RSD pressing still sealed with hype sticker.)
Martinho Da Vila —
Rosa Do Povo ... LP RCA (Brazil), 1976. Very Good- Gatefold ...
$6.99
What a voice on this guy! Without a doubt, Martinho Da Vila is one of our favorite 70s samba singers – and he sounds wonderful on this obscure mid 70s set! The arrangements are tight and percussive – not as smooth as you'd expect from the date – and Da Vila's vocals are rootsy ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes lyric insert. Cover has light wear.)
Miles Davis —
Bitches Brew ... LP Columbia, 1969. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
$49.99
One of the few cases in jazz where an oft-played classic still resonates with power! The record itself is a key cap to Miles Davis' already-groundbreaking years of the 60s – a bold step forward, not just for his nascent electric sound, but also for jazz in general – and the benchmark ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Breakneck live work from Miles Davis – and proof that his famous 60s quintet wasn't only just about mellow and spacious sounds! The set was recorded at the same concert as the album My Funny Valentine – and while that one's mostly ballads, this one's mostly high tempo numbers that skip ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s pressing – PC 9253. Cover has ring & edge wear, small bottom seam split.)
A masterful meeting of two 50s modern jazz talents – the trumpet of Miles Davis balanced with the arrangements of Gil Evans – with results that have made the album one of Miles' greatest ever! The sound here is completely sublime – as Davis gets all chromatic and spooky over ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s re-channeled stereo pressing – CS 8633. Cover has light wear and is bumped at the bottom right corner.)
A beautiful collaboration between Miles Davis and the great Gil Evans – and perhaps the most perfectly realized of all their projects! The album's got a wonderfully unified feel – as it begins with long compositions that have a distinct Spanish-tinge (and not a Latin-tinge, which is an ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo pressing – PC 8271. Cover has light edge wear, faint ring wear.)
Vintage recordings with Mike Zwerin on trombone, John Barber on tuba, Junior Collins on french horn, Gerry Mulligan on baritone, Lee Konitz on alto, John Lewis on piano, Al McKibbon on bass, and Max Roach on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, factory stickers, and is lightly bent at the spine.)
The first album from the great Special Edition group of drummer Jack DeJohnette – a wickedly sharp record that's as equally tight on the reeds as it is on the drums! The album features brilliant work on tenor and bass clarinet from David Murray, and equally nice alto from Arthur Blythe ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Surprisingly great later work from the legendary Desmond Dekker – a set that should have been a sloppy cash-in during the ska revival, but material that shows Desmond still very much at the top of his game! The production and backings show a bit of a late 70s British touch, but Dekker's ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Portuguese pressing. Cover has some gloss separation at the spine, partially unglued bottom seam, and yellowing from age in back.)
One thing about The Dells – they were always great! Even here, at the end of the 70s, in settings that are less perfect than their classic work for Cadet or Vee Jay, the group still sound wonderful – more daring vocally than most other harmony groups at the time, cutting through some ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
This Dells LP was cut around the time ABC was having some great luck with the Detroit soul of The Dramatics – so they brought the Dells over to Detroit to record, with production work by the likes of Al Perkins, George Clinton, and Eli Fontaine. The tunes have a smoother approach than the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sweet keyboard soul from Deodato – a set that steps off nicely from the strengths of his big hits on CTI, hitting a similarly flowing groove that's really great! The instrumentation here is a bit more expanded than before, but never in a way that buries the keyboards – and Deodato's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label pressing. Cover has light edge wear, small top seam split.)
One of our favorite Paul Desmond records of all time – a set of understated brilliance that really lets him display his genius! Desmond at this time had been lost in some other sets that respected his talents, but didn't offer the greatest proof that he'd been growing as an artist – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a faint stain at the bottom corner, with a patch of stuck-on paper inside the gatefold.)
If it were up to us, every song Bo recorded would have been a hit – because they're all so great! This album does a pretty good job of sorting out the best numbers, though – picking 16 tracks from his all-great albums for Chess – with a focus on the tightest and most groove-heavy ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(60s checker piece label pressing. Cover has some surface wear and aging.)
Fetaures original Dion tunes "Lost For Sure", "Sandy", "I Was Born To Cry", "Little Dianne", and "Lovers Who Wander" – plus versions of "The Twist", "Come Go With Me", and "King Without A Queen". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Two classic Eric Dolphy albums – back to back in a single set! First up us Outward Bound – Eric Dolphy's first album ever as a leader – recorded almost immediately after his arrival on the New York scene! The sound here is already bolder and stronger than the Dolphy experiments ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has light edge & ring wear, some fading along the spine.)
Darkly brilliant – and one of Joao Donato's most fantastic records! The set was recorded during Joao's time in America in the mid 60s – cut in New York with lofty backings by Claus Ogerman, in a pillowy soft mode that fits perfectly with Joao's light bossa piano lines, and which has ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. NOTE – Vinyl is nice and clean, but the cover has heavy wear & staining on the bottom 3 inches or so with peeling, clear tape, and waviness.)
(Includes the insert and xeroxed review. Cover has light aging.)
Dr Dre —
Chronic ... LP Priority/Interscope, 1992. Near Mint- ...
$29.99
The first solo set that Dr Dre cut after leaving NWA – and a record that not only set the tone for his solo career, but also for a huge run of albums from other folks in the years to come! Dre's as much of a production genius as he is a frontman here – really pushing forward some of ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Soulful and pounding! Joe Dukes is one of the greatest soul jazz drummers ever – the key to the unique sound that Jack McDuff had during his big rise to fame in the mid 60s, a combination of tightly funky rhythms underneath, with a freer approach to the top of the kit that worked perfectly ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
A landmark album from the mighty Bob Dylan – a 2LP set of studio work, which was quite rare at the time – and a set that has Dylan stretching out all his creative powers in newly different directions! The album had a long genesis in the studio – some early work with The Band, ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing in the revised cover, with minimal wear.)
A great second adventure from Dynasty – the kind of set that shows why the group went on to become one of the strongest things going in the second chapter of the Solar Records soul empire from LA! The album begins with a rock-solid punch, then continues strongly throughout – basslines, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Already Gone", "Good Day In Hell", "Best Of My Love", "My Man", "You Never Cry Like A Lover", "On The Border", and "Is It True". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing in the textured cover – 7E-1004. A nice copy.)
El Chicano —
Cinco ... LP MCA, 1974. Very Good+ ...
$7.99
The group's fifth album – in case you couldn't guess by the title – and a still-strong batch of west coast Latin grooves! By this point, the group's become much more proficient vocally – and more of the songs are soul oriented than some of their earlier work, which tended to lean ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Textured cover has a tiny bump on the top, but is great overall!)
It's often said that the late material by Duke Ellington is some of his most adventurous and exciting – and with this rare album from 1973 as proof, we'd have to agree! Collages features Duke's piano playing backed by a large symphonic group conducted by Canadian leader Ron Collier. The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
With selections from Black And Tan, A Bundle Of Blues, and Symphony In Black. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has a cut corner and promo ink stamps.)
Duke Ellington —
Ellington Suites ... LP Pablo, 1959/1971/1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$11.99
Three slices of rare work by Duke Ellington – all recorded previously as semi-private recordings, and issued here in a short-lived 70s set! As you'd guess by the title, the tracks are all in "suite" form – that broader compositional style that dominated Ellington's later work ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington in fine fine form – working here in a selection of tunes played at jazz festivals in 1959 – a very good year for the Ellington Orchestra! The styles here are a mix of older Duke modes and some of the more sophisticated modernism of his late 50s years – and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye stereo pressing with deep groove – 1B/1B. Cover has some edge wear.)
A classic early 50s moment from Duke Ellington – a whole new level of modern expression – with a lineup that includes Paul Gonsalves on tenor and Willie Smith on alto! Titles include "The Hawk Talks", "Harlem Suite", "Jam With Jam", "Sultry ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono Japanese pressing – RJL-2516(M) – with insert. Cover has light ring impressions and some worn spots at the bottom.)
Don Ellis —
Soaring ... LP MPS, 1973. Very Good+ ...
$7.99
A well-titled album from trumpeter Don Ellis – as the set soars to the skies from the very first note! The album's got a dynamic energy that almost beats Don's American work of the time – lots of funky rhythms, and a cool MPS groove that shows the label's strong 70s legacy of larger ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear and staining.)
Julio Erazo Y Su Conjunto —
Pasito Pin Pon ... LP Discos Fuentes (Colombia), 1969. Very Good+ ...
Just Sold Out!
Bill Evans & Toots Thielemans —
Affinity ... LP Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
A beautiful pairing – the keyboards of Bill Evans and harmonica of Toots Thielemans – presented here in a space that marks the record as one of the best from both players in the 70s! Some tunes are sad and blue, and very spare – others a bit more upbeat and lyrical, almost taking ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of light wear, but is great overall!)
Marianne Faithfull —
Rich Kid Blues ... LP Castle (UK), 1971/1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$39.99
A real breakthrough moment for Marianne Faithfull – a singer who'd already been doing some incredible music in the 60s, but who moves here into deeper territory that makes her way more than just a female British singer with a bit of an edge – and really opens up that talent that would ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has minimal wear and tiny blemish spots.)
By the mid 70s, the New York Latin scene was boomin' so large it could easily fill venues like Yankee Stadium – as you'll hear on this excellent live set from the Fania All-Stars, a monster record that easily ranks with the best live Latin sides of the time – like Eddie Palmieri at Sing ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Art Farmer really found a great home for his music on the Soul Note label in the 80s – a place where he could continue to grow strongly, in ways that almost let him find a new sort of edge in his horn! This album's a wonderful example of the strengths that Farmer found at the label – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Roberto Faz —
Sones Y Boleros ... LP Areito/Fonomusic (Spain), Late 1970s. Near Mint- ...
$13.99
Cooking work from this hip Cuban combo – with titles that include "Vive La Vida", "Tu Te Vas A'Rrepentir", "Mujer Celosa", "Como El Dia No Esta Bueno Para Morir", and "Mi Clinetela". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small bit of light pen, but looks great overall.)
This appears to be a slightly different version of an LP Maynard cut for Cameo called "New Sounds Of Maynard Ferguson", but sideman aren't credited. This release has 6 track, including the originals "Bossa Nova De Funk", "Maine Bone", "At The Sound Of The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great leap forward for the 5th Dimension – a record that seems to have better vocals than any of their previous efforts – a strongly soulful quality that moves past just pop, and which hits even deeper territory than before! Jimmy Webb's not in the lineup this time around, but Bones ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert! Cover has a hype sticker and a bit of pen on the back.)
A righteous album recorded in memory of the Tulsa Massacre of 1921 – done to showcase the continued vibrancy of culture in the city, and handled with a collaborative spirit that really makes the whole thing shine! The recording features contributions from over 50 different artists from the ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Firefall —
Elan ... LP Atlantic, 1978. Sealed ...
$6.99
A great second album from The Foundations – one that's got the group working with a really strong batch of unusual material, and sounding every bit as great as before with their new lead singer Colin Young! At times, there's maybe even more of a soul vibe here than before – and Young's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the Unipak cover, with a small cutout hole and price sticker remnants.)
Four long tracks from guitarist Franco and singer Tabu Ley Rochereau – tracks that include "Omona Wapi", "Ngungi", "Lisanga Ya Ba Nganga", and "Kabassele In Memoriam". (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
A totally groovy little album – and one that came along as kind of an offshoot to the weird and wonderful soundtrack for the film Wild In The Streets! Max Frost & The Troopers contributed some great numbers to the soundtrack of that gem – but they're even better here, with a tight, ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Amazing stuff – and arguably the greatest early Funkadelic album ever! The set moves past the simple fuzzy style of the group's debut, and the overly-stoned sound of Free Your Mind – and rockets into a heady funk style that's filled with sly social commentary and an incredibly dark ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original Westbound/Janus pressing in a Unipak gatefold cover. Cover has some light wear, and a bit more on the spine – vinyl is nice.)
THE lasting classic from Gloria Gaynor – the record that contains her tremendous hit "I Will Survive", and a great batch of disco grooves overall! The album's got a simple, honest sort of approach, despite its release in an era of overblown dancefloor sets – and arranger ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Illegal Alien", "Taking It All Too Hard", "It's Gonna Get Better", "Home By The Sea", "That's All", and "Mama". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Stan Getz —
Focus ... LP Verve, 1961. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
Oft-overlooked album that's actually one of Getz's most far-reaching of the 60s! Recorded in the year before he got caught up in his bossa pop frenzy, the record shows Getz as a darkly toned modernist, weaving out complex solos over the album's extended suite "Focus", written and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the best of the Stan Getz bossa nova sessions – and a record that features the great Laurindo Almeida on guitar – playing with more virtuosity than either Charlie Byrd or Joao Gilberto did on their collaborations with Getz! The record's got a driving rhythm section, with lots of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A real gem from the height of Dizzy's big band years at Verve – a stunning little set that features a hip larger group that includes Joe Gordon, Melba Liston, Rod Leavitt, Phil Woods, Ernie Wilkins, and Billy Mitchell. The groove here is well-orchestrated, well-placed soul – with less ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Norgran pressing with trumpeter logo & deep groove. Cover has aging and light wear.)
Dizzy Gillespie/Mal Waldron —
Cool World ... LP Philips, 1963. Very Good ...
$19.99
A brilliant little soundtrack from Dizzy Gillespie – composed by Mal Waldron, and played by Diz with a sound and sensitivity that few of his other 60s albums can match! The feel here is quite bold and righteous – a perfect accompaniment for the documentary-like black and white images ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(60s stereo pressing. Side two has a mark that makes some very light clicks in a few spots – side one is great.)
Classic work from Texas R&B pianist Lloyd Glenn – a great talent with a heavy-handed style that cut some sublime mellow groovers during the 50s. The album features tracks from Glenn's Aladdin and Score recordings – all cut with small group backing, and featuring players like Jack ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album