Vocalists — In Stock
Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
CDs (492) new/used, Vinyl (758) new/used, LPs (740) new/used, 12-inch (1 used), 7-inch (14) new/used, 78 RPM (3), All (1250)
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Decca, 1963. Sealed ... $2.99
ECM (Germany), 2001. Used ... $4.99
Vocalist Susanne Abbuehl fronts an unusual trio featuring Wolfert Brederode on piano, harmonium and melodica, Cristof May on clarinet and bass clarinet, and Samuel Rohrer on percusssion. CD
Anna Maria Alberghetti —
I Can't Resist You ... LP Capitol, Early 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
Sweet and dreamy vocals from Anna Maria Alberghetti – a great reminder that she was once a heck of a great singer, in the years before she became the Good Seasons lady! The album's got a soft, gentle feel – one that works perfectly for Anna's singing style – and which offsets her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has a small split in the top seam.)
Blujazz, 2008. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
Amazing work from singer Dee Alexander – a wonderfully soulful album of jazz vocals, and one that we'd rank right up there with our favorite records by Carmen Lundy or Dee Dee Bridgewater! Dee's a singer who's worked in Chicago for years, but we've honestly only begun to appreciate her ... read more CD
Impulse (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... $22.99
A beautiful album from Lorez Alexanderia – one of her two excellent sessions for Impulse! The record was cut after Lorez recorded some great sides for the Argo label – and it works off the strength of those sides, taking her unique vocal approach, forged in R&B, but smoothed by ... read more CD
(UHQCD pressing!)
Trend, 1987. Near Mint- ... $14.99
An obscure 80s session from the great Lorez Alexandria – and a record that beautifully shows how alive her style was in these later years! The album was recorded with full group backings from the band of saxophonist Gordon Brisker – in a style that's slightly fuller than some of her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has notes in pen on back.)
Trio (Japan), 1977. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $18.99
Two of the coolest, grooviest tracks ever recorded by Lorez Alexandria – back to back on a Japanese-only 45! "Send In The Clowns" is taken at this great modal jazz clip – a completely different rhythm than anyone's ever used with the tune, which completely transforms it ... (Funky 45's, Vocalists) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Part of the Deep Jazz Reality series!)
Survival, 1976. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Avant jazz meets The Blues, as Rashied Ali and combo back up singer Royal Blue on this set of tracks released on Ali's own label. Blue's style isn't as heavy-handed as you'd expect, and at times, it shares a bit with 70's singers like Joe Lee Wilson. The band includes Marvin Blackman, Charles ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Esquire (Japan), Late 40s. Used ... $18.99
Warner, 1959. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A great one from this lesser-known vocalist – with arrangements by David Terry! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has some light wear, mostly on the back, and just a hint of seam splitting.)
World Pacific, 1958. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A wonderful vocal set – with jazzy backings by Bill Holman! Titles include "Impossible", "Hooray For Love", "Shake Down The Stars", "I've Got The Sun In The Morning", and "They All Laughed". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove.)
Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... $6.99
Like many other 70s reissues in the Prestige/Milestone/fantasy family, this set compiles 2 early albums by Mose. Unlike a lot of his later material, this set's mostly instrumental, though he does get in some vocals on about a third of the tracks. The album features some great work by Allison's ... read more CD
(Spine has a small cutout hole.)
Atlantic/Rhino, 1962. Used ... $6.99
One of Mose Allison's first albums for Atlantic – a great set of soulful jazz vocals, done in a rootsy style that has some slight New Orleans touches – and a nice sort of beat undercurrent! The sound of the set follows nicely from Mose's earlier work for Prestige and Columbia – ... read more CD
(Out of print. Small cutout hole through barcode & booklet, which has a few age spots.)
Prestige, 1957. Very Good+ ... $79.99
An early, rootsy Mose Allison sides, mostly instrumental, bluesy piano trio numbers, but Mose busts out with some vocals on an early version of his signature tune "Parchman Farm" and "Lost Mind", and a spot of trumpet on "Trouble In Mind" . He's joined by Addison ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label 50th Street NYC pressing with deep groove and RVG stamp. Labels have side notations written in pen. Cover has a half split top seam, some aging, and some pen and marker on back.)
Elektra (Japan), 1982. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Includes obi.)
Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $5.99
Features Mose Allison on piano and vocals, Roy Babbington on bass, and Mark Taylor on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige, 1958. Used ... $8.99
A pivotal album for Mose Allison – and one of the first records to ever feature his voice, even if only on one track! During the 50s, Allison was mostly known for his work as a bop-styled pianist – on records by Stan Getz and others – but at the end of the decade, he really ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1966. Very Good ... $8.99
Great 60s work from Mose Allison – a key record cut at that time when his influence was being felt strongly on the other side of the Atlantic – by younger London singers like Georgie Fame and Zoot Money! Mose is almost answering back with this great little record – hitting things ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & purple label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Xanadu, 1975. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Discovery, 1978. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Arranged and conducted by Johnny Mandel. LP, Vinyl record album
Karrin Allyson/Concord, 1995. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
Liberty, 1963. Sealed ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Liberty, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
Liberty, 1964. Sealed ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
RCA, 1957. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
Rella, Late 70s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $9.99
Rare jazzy work from this Chicago singer! (Funky 45's, Vocalists) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some overall aging – more grey than white.)
Concord, 1987. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo sticker and a cutout hole.)
Ernestine Anderson —
When The Sun Goes Down ... LP Concord, 1985. Very Good+ ... $0.99
A great cooker from the glory days of Ernestine Anderson on Concord Records – a time when the singer was rediscovered, and revamped in a bit of a bluesy mode – reaching a wide new audience at the time! Her vocals really shine at this point in her career, as she lets loose with a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small worn spot at the opening.)
Aladdin, 1945. Very Good- ... $1.99
RCA, 1957. Very Good ... $4.99
Early American work from Julie Andrews – recorded right at the start of her big fame on the stage, but with styles that almost hearken back more to the sound of her homeland! Many titles have musical elements or themes that echo the British Isles – a few traditional folk tunes here, or ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Vinyl plays with a click on "Pedro The Fisherman".)
RCA, 1963. Sealed ... $4.99
Fresh work by three of RCA's grooviest singers of the early 60s! LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
RCA/Real Gone, Mid 60s. New Copy 2CD ... $20.99 22.99
A fantastic collection of work from those years when singer Ann-Margret first popped up on the American market – young, fresh, and sexy – and willing to do whatever it took to make her music stand out from the pack! Ann-Margret's got a vocal range that's maybe deeper than most of her ... read more CD
Angel, 1982. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Harlequin (UK), 1938/1939. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Tomato, Late 20s/1930s/1940s/1950s. Used ... $2.99
Verve, Late 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $12.99
Two excellent vocal albums that Louis cut for Verve – some of the best of his career, and both graced with amazing arrangements by Russ Garcia! The sound's a lot purer than some of the pop vocal albums that Louis cut for other labels, like Decca – and he both sings and plays trumpet on ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through corner of case and barcode.)
Flying Dutchman/Boplicity (UK), 1970. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
Louis Armstrong hits the Flying Dutchman label – and unlocks a whole new spiritual side of his talents – a mode that's quite different than some of his crossover pop of the 60s! The style here has a bit of righteous elements in the lyrics, and lots of spiritual jazz in the backings ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson —
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson ... LP Verve, 1957. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Gentle-going genius from the later years of Satchmo's career – a session that has Louis on trumpet and vocals, backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio! Peterson's usual group with Herb Ellis and Ray Brown is expanded slightly for this outing – bringing in Louis Bellson on drums to syncopate ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (180 gram pressing) ... LP 28.99(60s MGM pressing. Cover has a cutout hole in the corner.)
Verve, 1957. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $28.99 34.99
Gentle-going genius from the later years of Satchmo's career – a session that has Louis on trumpet and vocals, backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio! Peterson's usual group with Herb Ellis and Ray Brown is expanded slightly for this outing – bringing in Louis Bellson on drums to syncopate ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A beautiful pressing – part of the Acoustic Sounds series! Remastered 180 gram pressing – with tip-on sleeve.)
MGM/Poker (UK), 1964. Used ... $6.99
Dreamy 60s pop from Ginny Arnell – a sweet-voiced singer working in a very echoey space! There's a nicely weepy quality to Ginny's music – not in a way that's overly emotive, but which comes from the odd mix of guitar lines, bubbling bass, and heavy echo used to record the music – ... read more CD
MTA, 1970. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Flapper (UK), Late 30s. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Great jazz-based work from Fred Astaire – set up here in a combo that includes Flip Phillips on tenor, Charlie Shavers on trumpet, Barney Kessel on guitar, and Oscar Peterson on piano! LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing, with deep groove. Cover has wear, aging and some splitting in the seams.)
Fred Astaire —
Nice Work – Fred Astaire Sings Gershwin ... CD Conifer (UK), 1920s/1930s. Used ... $4.99
With 18 tracks including "Funny Face", "High Hat", "My One & Only", "Fascinating Rhythm", "Slap That Bass", and "Nice Work If You Can Get It". CD
Dot, 1960. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove pressing.)
Patti Austin —
Live ... CD GRP, 1992. Used ... $0.99
Celeste (Japan), 1973. Used ... $24.99
Great stuff by this sublime Swedish jazz singer! Alice Babs has a cool breezy vocal style – one that graced more than a few albums by the time of this 1973 session, including great sets with both American and Swedish backup groups. This one features Alice singing with the orchestra of Nils ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Alice Babs & Duke Ellington —
Serenade To Sweden ... CD Reprise/Real Gone, 1963. New Copy ... $17.99 18.99
A beautiful and rare recording – both for singer Alice Babs, and Duke Ellington himself! The session was cut in Paris in 1963 – and it's a moody, intimate album that features Duke backing up Alice with arrangements that are quieter and more subtle than those used with most other ... read more CD
Burt Bacharach —
Reach Out ... LP A&M, 1967. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic! We love Burt Bacharach in so many ways that it's easy to forget the genius of these early A&M sides – but going back to them is always a treat, and it's wonderful to hear the way that Burt lays down his own work when given the chance! You know the tracks – "House ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Ace (UK), 1950s/1960s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Rare Bacharach galore – an assortment of under-reissued tracks all penned by the mighty Burt – most of which are from the heyday of 60s uptown soul! Despite the 1952 in the date range on the title, almost all the tunes here are from the mid 60s – that time when Bacharach was ... read more CD
Classics (France), Late 20s/Early 30s. Used ... $14.99
The first volume collecting the work of vocalist Mildred Bailey. This set includes her recording debut and features work with Paul Whiteman, Frankie Trumbauer, Ed Lang, and the Casa Loma Orchestra. CD
(Out of print.)
Classics (France), 1938. Used ... $11.99
With Charlie Shavers, Red Norvo, Jerry Jerome, Buster Bailey, Alan Hanlon, John Kirby, Hank D'Amico & Geroge Wetting. CD
(Out of print.)
Classics (France), 1939. Used ... $11.99
With Charlie Shavers, Billy Kyle, Red Norvo, John Kirby, Mary Lou Williams, Floyd Smith, Eddie Dougherthy & Cozy Cole. CD
(Out of print.)
Classics (France), 1939/1940. Used ... $13.99
With Roy Eldridge, Teddy Wilson, Red Norvo, John Collins, Ben Webster, Robert Burns, Mitch Miller & Bill Beason. CD
Classics (France), Early 40s. Used ... $11.99
With Teddy Wilson, Herman Chittison, Billy Kyle, Roy Eldridge, Jimmy Hoskins, Kenny Clarke, Delta Rhythm Boys & John Collins. CD
Columbia, Late 40s. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Nostalgia Arts, 1945. Used ... $11.99
Rare radio recordings by Mildred Bailey accompanied throughout by the Paul Baron Orchestra, which features Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers, Teddy Wilson, and Red Norvo – plus guest appearances by Tommy Dorsey, Earl Hines, and Cozy Cole. CD
(Out of print.)
Project 3, 1970. Sealed ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a small hole.)
Coral, 1957. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, a bit of pen, and light wear.)
Columbia, 1959. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Project 3, 1968. Sealed Gatefold ... $1.99
Titles include "Tower Of Strength", "Ukulele Talk", "That's Life", "Walk Away", "He's Gone", and "The Color Of Rain". LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a hole in front.)
Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... $4.99
A classic album from Chet – and one that's got a perfect mix of vocal and instrumental moments, of the sort you don't find easily on other albums! Chet plays trumpet and sings, and is backed by Kenny Drew, Sam Jones, and Philly Joe Jones – a different style of group from his west coast ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
American Jazz Classics (Spain), 1959. Used ... $6.99
Atlantic, 1958. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Bessie Smith by LaVern Baker – a great blend of modes that really comes off great! Instead of sounding like a throwback blues album, the set comes across with a nice degree of contemporary class – thanks in part to a jazzy presentation that's a bit different than some of Baker's other ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Jazzlore pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Premonition/Mobile Fidelity, 1999. Used ... $36.99
... CD
(Out of print, hybrid SACD pressing on Mobile Fidelity!)
RCA, 1957. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Kathy, we'd follow you anywhere – not just for your sultry look on the cover of this album, but for your warm and wonderful vocals throughout the set! The notes describe Barr as "vibrant, vivacious, vital, and full of volcanic tenderness too" – and given the presentation of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing!)
Warner, 1962. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has a sticker spot on back.)
ABC, 1966. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Clef, 1955. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Count Basie plays the piano and Joe Williams sings in his bluesy way and they are backed by a slew of musicians who include Thad Jones on trumpet, Ben Powell on trombone, Frank Foster on tenor saxophone, Sonny Payne on drums and many, many others. Frank Foster did all of the arrangements and the ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing, with trumpeter logo and deep groove. Cover has light wear and an ink stamp.)
Count Basie & Joe Williams —
Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings ... CD Clef/Verve, 1955. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Count Basie plays the piano and Joe Williams sings in his bluesy way and they are backed by a slew of musicians who include Thad Jones on trumpet, Ben Powell on trombone, Frank Foster on tenor saxophone, Sonny Payne on drums and many, many others. Frank Foster did all of the arrangements and the ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, BMG Direct pressing. Inner pages of the booklet have some pencil.)
Count Basie & Joe Williams —
Memories Ad Lib ... LP Roulette, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A great little record from this legendary pair – a late nite, bluesy sort of record that's a nice change from some of the Joe Williams/Count Basie material on Verve! Basie plays Hammond on part of the record – and the organ makes a wonderful accompaniment to Joe's vocals – played ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s orange label pressing.)
Columbia, Late 30s/1940s. Very Good ... $1.99
Verve, 1957. Very Good ... $4.99
Roulette, 1959. Used ... $5.99
One of the coolest, grooviest Tony Bennett albums you could ever hope to buy – a really wonderful album that features backings by the Count Basie band, in the best swinging mode of their Roulette Records years! Tony always had a lot of jazz in his sound, but this album's a really special one ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
United Artists, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing.)
United Artists, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
United Artists (Japan), 1975. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
A rare Japanese-only set from Shirley Bassey – a 2LP set that features some great jazzy backing from the group of Nobuo Hara and His Sharps & Flats! The sound is bold and brassy – just right for Shirley's voice – and given the live, acoustic setting of the record, the album's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with commemorative obi, including the insert. Obi has a small tear and a light stain and some fading at the very bottom. Cover has some aging.)
United Artists/BGO (UK), 1974/1976. New Copy 2CDs ... $8.99 21.98
2 mid 70s albums from Shirley Bassey – back to back as a 2CD set! Nobody Does It Like Me has shirley working in New York with arrangements by Gene Page and Nick Perito – both of whom give Shirley a sound that's smooth, sophisticated, and sometimes soulful – yet still filled with ... read more CD
Right Groove, 2019. Used ... $9.99
Nicolas Bearde is a singer with equal parts experience in jazz and soul – which makes him a perfect artist to take on the music of Nat King Cole – which he does here in a way that may well be better than any other Cole tribute we've heard, including a recent effort by Gregory Porter! ... read more CD
(Punch through digipack barcode.)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Molly's got a bit of a twang, but is more of a pop singer than a country one – singing here with music by Bob Bain! (Funky 45's, Vocalists) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. One label has a small number stamp.)
Columbia, 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $2.99
RCA, 1956. Very Good ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
RCA, 1959. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $1.99
A very well-recorded live set – one in which Harry Belafonte's voice echoes out beautifully in the space of Carnegie Hall, alongside hip backings from Robert Corman! LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has wear and splitting.)
RCA/Sony (Japan), 1959. Used 2 CDs ... $28.99
A very well-recorded live set – one in which Harry Belafonte's voice echoes out beautifully in the space of Carnegie Hall, alongside hip backings from Robert Corman! CD
(Out of print, and in the original slipcover!)
RCA, 1956. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of the all-time classics from Harry Belafonte – thanks to sweet arrangements from Tony Scott! Titles include the classic "Day O", plus "The Jack Ass Song", "Hosana", "Brown Skin Girl", "Man Smart", and "Jamaica Farewell". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Calypso (SACD pressing) ... CD 19.99(Black label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a center split on the bottom seam.)
RCA/Audio Fidelity, 1956. Used ... $19.99
... CD
Also available Calypso ... LP 5.99(Out of print, limited edition, hybrid SACD pressing mastered by Kevin Gray – includes original slipcase!)
RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing, with deep groove.)
Harry Belafonte —
Harry Belafonte – Legendary Singers ... LP Time Life, 1950s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Box has light wear.)
RCA, 1961. Very Good- ... $4.99
Harry Belafonte gets a bit of bigger backing here – thanks to great arrangements by Ralph Hunter – but the sound is still mighty nice! Titles include "Jump In Line", "Kingston Market", "Monkey", "Goin Down Jordan", and "Angelina". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
RCA, Early 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing.)
RCA, 1960. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Back cover has a few small stains.)
RCA, 1960. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Living Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
RCA/Collectables, Late 50s. Used ... $13.99
Odeon/EMI (Brazil), Mid 60s. Used ... $19.99
A loungey album of vocals from this obscure Brazilian vocalist – and very much what you'd expect from the sexy cover! Norma's an emotive singer, playfully working her way through a number of tracks in Portuguese, plus some American standards from the 50s and 60s – all set to a slightly ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print Brazilian pressing – includes Odeon obi.)
Tony Bennett —
Art Of Excellence ... LP Columbia, 1986. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes original inner sleeve.)
Tony Bennett —
For Once In My Life ... LP Columbia, 1967. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A record that has a Motown hit for its title, but the album's got a depth that marks Bennett as one of the most complex singers of his generation – way past the broad belter of ballads from the 50s, and an all-adult male vocalist whose sound was essential to the sophistication of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label Limited Edition pressing.)
Tony Bennett —
If I Ruled The World – Songs For The Jet Set ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of Tony Bennett's most fantastic albums from the 60s, and a record that features some nice jazzy arrangements that push past the usual heavy studio ones. The album includes a great reading of "Samba Do Aviao" with backing by Carlos Lyra, Helcio Milito, and Al Cohn – plus "F ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with black text.)
Columbia, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
