Vocalists — In Stock
Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Jasmine (UK), 1960. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
A wonderful collection – one that features the legendary album by Eden Ahbez, plus other tracks that show his influence on postwar music! First up is the core Eden's Island set – an incredibly evocative record – one of the strangest of its kind, and an audio treasure that we've ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more CD
Mack Avenue, 2018. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Sticker over digipack barcode.)
Made In Germany (Germany), 1988. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
A later live set from the legendary Brazilian duo of Flora Purim on vocals and Airto on percussion – but a set that's every bit as strong as some of the best work they cut together in the 70s! The vibe here is nice and lean – as the group's just a quintet, with Gary Meek on tenor, ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
King, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99 12.98
Early greatness from Lorez Alexandria – and proof that she was a singer who could handle a tune like nobody else! At one level, the set appears to be a simple batch of standards, given a slight jazz twist – but as usual for the great one, Lorez manages to inflect each and every note ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Discovery, 1977. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A great album from the late 70's, featuring the excellent jazz vocalist backed by a totally tight group led by Gildo Mahones. The sound is deep and loud, and there's some nice phat bass on here, particularly on the intro to "Baltimore Oriole", which has a nice break sound at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
King, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99 12.98
A classic album from one of our favorite jazz singers ever – a set that really set a whole new standard for a generation! Even at this early stage, Lorez Alexandria was an amazingly accomplished vocalist – as you'll hear on this excellent selection of tunes from the Lester Young ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Discovery, 1981. Very Good+ ... $5.99
While not as funky as some of her other records for Discovery, this tasty session of vocal tracks still has Lorez singing in a beautifully soulful style, of the type that she's finally getting recognition for these days! The lady has always been one of our favorite vocalists, and she's got some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has aging, light wear, and a name in pen.)
Atlantic, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A collection 60s recordings on Atlantic under several line-ups that include Jimmy Reider on tenor, Jimmy Knepper on trombone, and Red Mitchell on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Best Of Mose Allison ... CD 1.99(Green and red Rockefeller label pressing.)
Atlantic/Collectables, 1970. Used ... $4.99
One of Mose's best albums for Atlantic – an ambitious session that features larger arrangements backing him up, making for a much fuller sound than on other records! The album includes a greatly grooving version of "Wild Man On The Loose" – done with this cool sneaky organ ... read more CD
Also available Hello There Universe ... LP 5.99
Atlantic, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... $5.99
One of Mose's best albums for Atlantic – an ambitious session that features larger arrangements backing him up, making for a much fuller sound than on other records! The album includes a greatly grooving version of "Wild Man On The Loose" – done with this cool sneaky organ ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hello There Universe ... CD 4.99(Cover has light wear and a name in marker on both sides.)
Elektra, 1983. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Atlantic/Strawberry (UK), 1960s/1970s/Early 80s. New Copy 6CD ... $42.99 59.99
A really wonderful collection of music – work that has an already-great artist taking off into all these new directions of his own – completely reinventing himself as the jazz generations moved on, always with a really strong sense of wit and imagination! Mose Allison first emerged as ... read more CD
Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good ... $18.99
A hipster vocal jazz classic – a full length Prestige album that brings together all of Mose Allison's vocal numbers from his initial run a the label! Mose started out as a pianist, but quickly won even greater attention with his down home, New Orleans-influenced way of singing – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue trident label pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Used ... $19.99
One of Mose's most sophisticated album, and one that has him going way past his usual "folksy jazzy" style, into a realm that touches on Monk-like modernism. The whole first side is Allison's extended "Hiram Brown" suite, which mixes vocal and instrumental passages in an ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
A&M, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A fantastic record from the late 60s years of Herb Alpert – a time when the trumpeter was really opening up his sound, and starting to hit some of the same cool styles of his other great acts on the A&M label! Gone are the trademark Cali-Mex arrangements of the early Tijuana Brass ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing.)
Liberty, 1964. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cut corner.)
Prestige, 1963. Very Good+ ... $28.99
A set that's less a "summit" than a great collection of groovy work for Prestige Records in the 60s – tracks that didn't make it onto other full albums of the time, but which feature material by some of the most soulful talents on the label! Tenorist Gene Ammons is the main star ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Silver and black label NJ pressing, with Van Gelder stamp – nice and clean! Cover has some light wear, but is nice overall.)
Concord, 1987. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a name in marker on the back.)
Concord, 1983. Used ... $13.99
Ernestine Anderson at the height of her powers – caught during a very successful run at Concord Records, where she was easily one of the hippest things going down at the time! The group here is a trio, and very tight – Hank Jones on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and Jeff Hamilton on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Concord, 1978. Very Good ... $4.99
70s live material from singer Ernestine Anderson – half from the Concord Jazz Festival, half from a London performance at Ronnie Scott's – hence the title! The first half has this swinging jazz festival vibe – Ernestine really reaching out to win over the crowd with her charms, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has split seams with tape remnants, light surface wear, and some aging.)
Jazz Archives (France), 1930s. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
United Artists, 1975. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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Linus, 2012. Used ... $6.99
Date, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Flying Dutchman/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $13.99
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
(Part of the "Solid Records – Jazz Giants" series!)
Universal (Japan), 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $52.99
Japanese singer Maki Asakawa is looking a bit more down to earth than on her 70s albums, and the sound is maybe a bit more in that mode as well – helped out nicely here by American soul artist Bobby Watson – not the jazz musician, but the bassist/keyboardist, who produced the whole set ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1959. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has a split spine and top seam.)
Chrysler, 1960. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split spine and a center split on the top seam.)
ASV (UK), Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
Contemporary/OJC, 1956. Used ... $8.99
Claire's the wife of drummer Chuck Austin, and as far as we know, this classic set of west coast vocal jazz is the only album she ever cut. The set features spare backing by a quintet – with Barney Kessel, Stan Wrightsman, Shelly Manne, Morty Corb, and Bob Scobey – and the overall ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chancellor, 1959. Very Good Gatefold ... $2.99
Jazz Haus (Germany), Early 50s. Used ... $9.99
Early work from Swedish jazz singer Alice Babs – and a set of recordings that feature the vocalist in the wonderful company of leader/arranger Erwin Lehn! Lehn's got a really fantastic sense of color – which we know most famously from his album on MPS – and that approach works ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
A&M, 1973. Very Good ... $6.99
Quite possibly the greatest moment ever for Burt Bacharach – and that's saying a heck of a lot, considering the greatness of all of his work! The record's a slightly-overlooked gem from Burt's 70s years – a record that steps off the compressed sophistication of his best 60s work for ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
A&M, 1967. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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
(Tan label stereo pressing. Cover has light aging, and name in marker and an ink stamp on the front.)
Sony (Japan), 2020. New Copy ... $24.99
A fantastic late album from Burt Bacharach – a collaboration with singer/songwriter Daniel Tashian, who adds some great front-end sounds to Burt's instrumentation! The balance here is great – very much that classic Bacharach sense of timing and space, but set to lyrics that are more ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more CD
(Blu-Spec CD2 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
EMI/Academy Sound & Vision (UK), 1930s. Used ... $6.99
Features tracks recorded with the Dorsey Brothers, Benny Goodman, and Red Norvo. CD
(Out of print. Booklet has a small peeled spot on the back cover, disc label has some bronzing.)
Everest, 1946/1947. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue.)
Savoy/Atlantic, Late 40s. Used ... $11.99
We know it's hard to think of anyone named Mildred as hip, but take it from us, the lady's actually a great singer with a deep capacity for jazzy blues and mellow R&B. These rare Savoy sides were cut during the years 1946 and 1947, and they feature great backing by pianist Ellis Larkin on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Decca, 1930s/1940s. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Chet Baker —
Let's Get Lost – Best Of Chet Baker Sings ... CD Capitol/Pacific Jazz, Mid 50s. Used ... $2.99
Pacific Jazz, Mid 50s. Used ... $1.99
Pacific Jazz, 1956. Used ... $1.99
Atlantic, 1958. Used ... $6.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Jazzland (Norway), 2021. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
That's a young Chet Baker on the cover of the record, and the set's a really beautiful experiment based on the music that Chet recorded back in the 50s – a reworking of some of the songs he sung and made his own, turned into versions with lyrics in Norwegian, and instrumentation that nicely ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Clef, 1955. Very Good ... $19.99
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 minor seam splits and light aging.)
Music For Pleasure (UK), 1965. Sealed ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Still sealed, but with a hole in front and at the bottom right corner, and a partially unglued bottom seam.)
Shirley Bassey —
Never Never Never ... LP United Artists, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
A warmly-crafted 70s album from the great Shirley Bassey – a set that continues that great move she was making at the end of the 60s – shaking off some of the bolder, brassier styles that famously got her going at the start, but which were maybe sounding a bit dated after the James Bond ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has small name on top corner. Gatefold in super shape!)
Shirley Bassey —
Shirley Bassey Greatest Hits ... LP United Artists, 1976. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Later Liberty pressing.)
United Artists, Late 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
Funky Shirley Bassey! This is a great set of Shirley's groove-happy work cut in the late 60s – hip tunes arranged by UK easy maestro Johnny Harris, best known for his fantastic work on the Stepping Stones record under his own name, forever a beathead classic! Features the great, funky big ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Right Groove, 2019. New Copy ... $13.99 15.99
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
Pia Beck —
Dutch Treat ... LP Epic, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $6.99
Swinging vocals from this Dutch singer – with tracks that include "So This Is Love", "He's Funny That Way", "Just A Gigolo", "Gone With The Wind", "Dancing On The Ceiling", and "Have A Good Time". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black and yellow label pressing. Cover has some surface wear, aging and a center split in the bottom seam.)
Philips/Jasmine (UK), Late 40s/1950s. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
An excellent collection of work from Pia Beck – a Dutch pianist who first burned things up with some stunning instrumental tracks in the postwar years, then developed into a great singer too! As you might guess from the title, Pia began with a boogie woogie approach – blinding work on ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
RCA, 1957. Very Good- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
RCA, 1954. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging, with some splitting in the top seam.)
RCA, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has a small sticker on front and a small ink stamp and promo stamp on back.)
Concord, 1983. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Accompanied by Eddie Duran on guitar, Stan Getz on tenor, Chuck Bennett on trombone, Charlie McCarthy Jr on alto, Al Plank on piano, Willie Colon on congas, Jim Dukey on baritone, Rob Fisher and Dean Reilly on bass, and Vince Lateano on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Jesse Belvin —
For Sentimental Reasons ... CD Alfa, 1955/1956. Used ... Just Sold Out!
RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Sublime work by a singer who should have dominated the 60s – had he not left this planet in an auto accident early in his short career! Jesse is wonderful here – getting even more coolness and class on RCA than he did in an indie setting – with help from the groups of Shorty ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German Best Buy Series reissue in a barcode cover.)
Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1989. New Copy ... $16.99
A set that's maybe a bit more of a straight jazz vocal record than some of Sathima Bea Benjamin's earlier material – but that might also be because the great Kenny Barron is part of the group on piano – supporting Sathima's great voice with the help of Buster Williams on bass and Billy ... read more CD
(Part of the Enja 50th Anniversary Campaign!)
Columbia, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(BMG music club pressing.)
Tony Bennett —
All Time Favorites ... LP Pair, 1960s/1970s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $4.99
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(Mid 80s issue.)
Columbia, 1990. Sealed ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Columbia, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Tony Bennett —
Cloud 7 ... LP Columbia, 1955. Very Good ... $13.99
One of Tony Bennett's greatest jazz sessions – a sublime mid 50s outing that features small combo backing from guitarist Chuck Wayne! The setting is extremely spare for the time – a real contrast from the higher drama of some of Tony's 50s chart hits, and the kind of a record that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing. Cover has heavy aging and staining, some wear and split top and bottom seams.)
Tony Bennett —
Duets – An American Classic ... CD RPM/Columbia, 2006. Used ... $0.99
Featuring duets with KD Lang, Billy Joel, Elton John, the Dixie Chicks, Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, Elvis Costello, John Legend, and George Michael. CD
Columbia, 1950s/1960s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some minor seam splitting and light surface wear.)
Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Tony's classic – with the big hit "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" – and other titles that include "Rules Of The Road", "Candy Kisses", "Marry Young", "The Best Is Yet To Come", "Smike", and "Tender Is The Night". LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing with black text. Cover has minimal wear.)
Columbia, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
70s two-fer issue that brings together two of Tony's classic albums from the 60s! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Columbia, 1975. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Columbia, 1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Mono 6 eye demonstration pressing. Cover has light wear and a Demonstration stamp on back.)
CBS, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Features Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, BB King, Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles. CD
Tony Bennett —
Time For Love ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing. Cover has some aging.)
Columbia, 1962. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
The performance has Tony singing with both the trio of Ralph Sharon, and a larger orchestra – making for a good blend of the styles he'd been working on his early albums for Columbia! LP, Vinyl record album
(CSP Collectors Series pressing.)
Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing. Cover has a name in marker and light wear.)
Tony Bennett —
With Count Basie & His Orchestra ... CD Stardust, 1959. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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 ... read more CD
Concord, 1976. Used ... $2.99
A great second pairing of this hip team – further proof that Tony Bennett was a hell of a jazz singer when he wanted to be! Titles include "You're Nearer", "Lonely Girl", "You Must Believe In Spring", "Two Lonely People", and "The Bad & The ... read more CD
Geffen, 2021. New Copy Gatefold ... $23.99 25.99
Great work from a surprisingly durable pairing – one that maybe seemed to be something of an accident at first, but which has gone on to redefine the recent careers of Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga! The duo are in as fine form here as on their previous record – swinging with a very old ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Cheryl Bentyne —
Lost Love Songs ... CD Summit, 2016. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Columbia, 1958. Very Good ... $6.99
A bittersweet set of vocals from Polly Bergen – recorded with a sound that really fits her sad-eyed look on the cover! Although Bergen's voice is sometimes confident and full, it's nicely restrained here – often somewhat dark-toned and moody – in ways that remind us of Morgana ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye promo with deep groove. Labels have some pen and small stickers. Cover has some wear and aging, half split bottom seam, and some aged tape remnants.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good ... $2.99
Titles include "Don't Ever Leave Me", "Why Was I Born", "Can't Help Lovin That Man", and "Bill". LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Evidence/Koko (UK), 1998. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $36.99
A fantastic comeback moment for the great Andy Bey – a singer who did incredible work in the 60s and 70s – then disappeared from the recording scene for awhile! The set's a compelling batch of jazz vocal tracks that show Andy reinventing himself for a whole new generation of jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Enja (Germany), 2009. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Mark through digipack barcode.)
Sony (Italy), 2021. New Copy ... $24.99 29.99
Mario Biondi looks a bit angelic on the cover, but his vocals are still nicely down to earth – that wonderfully raspy charm that made us love his music right from the start, and which makes Mario one of the key folks to carry forward the legacy of older jazz singers like Mark Murphy or Mose ... (New Grooves, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Dare ... LP 39.99
Sony (Italy), 2021. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
Mario Biondi looks a bit angelic on the cover, but his vocals are still nicely down to earth – that wonderfully raspy charm that made us love his music right from the start, and which makes Mario one of the key folks to carry forward the legacy of older jazz singers like Mark Murphy or Mose ... (New Grooves, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dare ... CD 24.99
Sony (Italy), 2020. New Copy ... $14.99
A great little package that expands on the tune "Paradise" – one of the catchiest numbers in years from the raspy-voiced genius of Mario Biondi – a contemporary singer, but one who's perfect for turning out soulful tracks that really hearken back to the bast! Here, Biondi ... (New Grooves, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol (France), 2009. New Copy ... $4.99 16.99
A majestic later live set from the great Jane Birkin – a set that has her taking on some classics done with Serge Gainsbourg, and plenty of her own tunes too – all with backing from a large ensemble who do a great job of updating the music, but without losing its edge at all! There's ... (French, Vocalists) read more CD
JCOA (Germany), 1971. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
A fantastic and ambitious project that's in the best tradition of the Jazz Composers Orchestra – a set that features music by Carla Bley and words by Paul Haines – in an extended set that mixes avant jazz instrumentation with spoken passages by a surprising lineup of voices – ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase and large booklet.)
Ropeadope, 2021. New Copy ... $9.99 14.99
A set recorded in Brooklyn, but one with plenty of Brazilian spirit in the music – served up in a mix of English and Portuguese lyrics, with a breathy sort of charm that really takes us back to the 60s! The album's more jazz vocals than bossa nova, but definitely has some of the latter ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Suspiro ... LP 16.99
Ropeadope, 2021. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
A set recorded in Brooklyn, but one with plenty of Brazilian spirit in the music – served up in a mix of English and Portuguese lyrics, with a breathy sort of charm that really takes us back to the 60s! The album's more jazz vocals than bossa nova, but definitely has some of the latter ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Suspiro ... CD 9.99
Columbia, 2005. Used ... $3.99
Valley, 1999. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Amsterdam/Flying Dutchman, 1973. Sealed ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with cutout notch. Shrinkwrap has a hole in front. Cover has a small sticker spot where exposed.)
