A sweet 80s groover throughout – the only album we've ever seen by this keyboard-heavy quintet, served up in a flurry of catchy catchy tunes! Keys on the set are handled by producer/arranger Michael Stokes – who's very clearly in charge of the voices of the group – giving them ... (Soul) read moreCD
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass —
Christmas Album ... CD A&M/Herb Alpert, 1968. New Copy ...
Out Of Stock
A beautiful Holiday classic from Herb – recorded for A&M during his glory years, and done in the core Tijuana Brass style, but with some added arrangements on voices and strings by Shorty Rogers! The album's worth it alone for Herb's great take on the Bacharach groover "The Bell ... read moreCD
(2015 remastered version.)
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass —
Christmas Album ... LP A&M/Herb Alpert, 1968. New Copy (reissue)...
Out Of Stock
A beautiful Holiday classic from Herb – recorded for A&M during his glory years, and done in the core Tijuana Brass style, but with some added arrangements on voices and strings by Shorty Rogers! The album's worth it alone for Herb's great take on the Bacharach groover "The Bell ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Newly remastered version – nice and heavy!)
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass —
Warm ... LP A&M, Late 60s. Sealed ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
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) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker. Shrinkwrap is torn at the top right corner.)
Trumpety magic from Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – a record that's known not only for its classic cover of a model dipped in whipped cream, but also for it's tremendously groovy groove! The Tijuana sound is very firmly in place by the time of this set – Mexican-inspired, but ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nice one from Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – working with arranger Quincy Jones! You Smile – The Song Begins comes at a pretty interesting point in which Herb was still working in the Spanish-inflected, jazzy instrumental groove of earlier years – but in a fresh way after a ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Joan Armatrading —
Track Record ... LP A&M, Late 70s. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The first album by Atlantic Starr – a tight set of modern soul tunes with a very different feel than their later work! Part of the credit goes to Bobby Eli – who arranged and produced the set, giving it a feel that's almost late Philly – tight, sophisticated, and right on the ... (Soul) read moreCD
Atlantic Starr —
Radiant ... CD A&M/Vinyl Masterpiece (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy ...
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Radiant grooves indeed from Atlantic Starr – a group who really make things sparkle throughout this magnificent set! The group are at the height of their powers here – skirting a perfect line between mainstream soul and upbeat club – never falling too much into one style or the ... (Soul) read moreCD
Atlantic Starr —
Yours Forever ... CD A&M/PTG (Netherlands), 1983. New Copy ...
$11.99
A groovy little classic from Atlantic Starr – and a great example of the group's wonderfully catchy way of hitting a groove! The music's never pop, but has some captivating hooks all the way through – sweet little bits mixed in with the funky soul approach of the ensemble – made ... (Soul) read moreCD
Forget everything you know about "Raindrops Are Falling On My Head", and give Burt kudos for this gem of an album! Sure, "Raindrops" shows up here a few times – instrumentally, and in 2 BJ Thomas vocal versions – and it's not a bad tune at all. But the real gems ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label pressing. Cover has a bumped corner and some light wear.)
Burt Bacharach —
Woman ... LP A&M, 1979. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
An ambitious album by Burt Bacharach – recorded with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, but done straight in a four hour session – which gives the set a sense of liveness and spontaneity that's quite fresh, and which escapes some of the 70s studio overindulgence of the time! Most tracks ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Gato Barbieri —
Caliente ... LP A&M, 1976. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
One of Gato Barbieri's later recordings – but don't hold that against it! The set's a smoother effort than most of Gato's earlier work, but it's also still pretty darn soulful – done in a way that allows plenty of space for his raspy reed work on tenor to flow over the top of larger ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear.)
Gato Barbieri —
Greatest Hits ... CD A&M, Late 70s. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Fiesta", "Ruby", "Theme From Firepower", "Behind The Rain', "She Is Michelle", "Speak Low", "Sunrise", "Latin Lady", and more. (Jazz) CD
Gato Barbieri —
Tropico ... CD A&M/Verve, 1978. Used ...
$8.99
A far reaching late 70s set from Gato Barbieri – a record that blends fusiony jazz funk, lush stings, and Latin rhythms and fluid solos on a varied batch of tunes! One of the more interesting things about the production is that those varied approaches often come into play within the same ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print Verve Originals pressing. Digipack has light wear, barcode has a cutout mark.)
Features Mick Abrams on lead vocals and guitar – and titles that include "Variations On Nainos", "San Francisco Sketches", "Toys", "Send Your Son To Die", "The Squirreling Must Go On", and "Meanie Monday". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
If you've never heard Anthony Braxton play straight jazz, you owe it to yourself to check out this performance – it's a delight, like some of his few straight sets! With Hank Jones on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. Titles include "Moment's Notice", "Groo ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
More hit magic from the Brothers Johnson – still working with Quincy Jones at this point, and virtually setting up the blueprint for jazzy soul in the 80s! Backings are by an all-star team, and Rod Temperton's helping out Quincy with arrangements – going for that snapping groove ... (Soul) read moreCD
More hit magic from the Brothers Johnson – still working with Quincy Jones at this point, and virtually setting up the blueprint for jazzy soul in the 80s! Backings are by an all-star team, and Rod Temperton's helping out Quincy with arrangements – going for that snapping groove ... (Soul) read moreCD
Brothers Johnson —
Light Up The Night ... LP A&M, 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
More hit magic from the Brothers Johnson – still working with Quincy Jones at this point, and virtually setting up the blueprint for jazzy soul in the 80s! Backings are by an all-star team, and Rod Temperton's helping out Quincy with arrangements – going for that snapping groove ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A singles collection, but one that's so strong, so essential, it may well make the album the greatest full length set the Buzzcocks ever issued! All their classics are here – the short, tight, yet tuneful tracks that made these guys such a standout in the early punk years – and which ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s silver label pressing in a non-barcode cover.)
Their greatest moment ever – with the classic "Love Will Keep Us Together", and surprising versions of "Disney Girls" and "God Only Knows" – showing the surprising links the pair had to the LA hipster scene through Dennis Dragon's early work. Also features ... (Rock) read moreCD
Carpenters —
As Time Goes By ... CD A&M/Universal, Late 60s/1970s. Used ...
Out Of Stock
A classic – with titles that include "Baby It's You", "We've Only Just Begun", "Reason To Believe", "Close To You", "I'll Never Fall In Love Again", "Mr Guder", and "Another Song". (Rock) CD
(Out of print, remastered edition.)
Carpenters —
Close To You ... LP A&M, 1970. Very Good ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic – with titles that include "Baby It's You", "We've Only Just Begun", "Reason To Believe", "Close To You", "I'll Never Fall In Love Again", "Mr Guder", and "Another Song". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Mindblowing music from the great Don Cherry – quite a statement, given how much fantastic sounds Cherry had already given us by this point in his career! In the years before this set, Don had worked in some very free, avant modes – and also explored a fair bit of global styles too ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Don Cherry —
Multikulti ... CD A&M, 1990. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Later work from trumpeter Don Cherry – features contributions from Ed Blackwell, Carlos Ward, Nana Vasconcelos, Bob Stewart, and Karl Berger. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Chilliwack —
Chilliwack (1971) ... CD A&M/Pacemaker Entertainment (Canada), 1971. New Copy ...
$5.99
The second LP from Vancouver groove rockers and slyly experimental combo Chilliwack – also their second self-titled album, and a mix of southern Americana inflected rock, and more tripped out acoustic psyche folk sounds! Some of the tunes have a pre Big Star catchiness, with some acoustic ... (Rock) read moreCD
Chilliwack —
Riding High ... CD A&M/Pacemaker Entertainment (Canada), 1974. New Copy ...
$5.99
Vancouver rockers Chilliwack are Riding High indeed on this mid 70s set – with a tighter groove than ever before, with nice, punchy rhythms, biting electric guitar, and big vocals – really a sweet set of uber-tuneful 70s rock that sounds as good to our ears as a heck of a lot of the ... (Rock) read moreCD
Joe Cocker —
Anthology ... CD A&M, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ...
$8.99
A landmark album from Joe Cocker – and a set that took blue-eyed soul in a whole new direction at the end of the 60s! The album's a surprising stunner all the way through – one that really gets past some of the overdone Cocker cliches that held on a bit too strongly in later years ... (Rock) read moreCD
Brilliant early solo material by Sandy Denny – with help from Richard Thompson on guitar! Sandy produced the record, with Thompson and John Wood – and titles include "Wretched Wilbur", "Let's Jump The Broomstick", "The Optimist", "Late November", ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Incredible stuff – and a record that grows more and more important to us over the years! Desmond's best known as the icy alto behind Dave Brubeck's big records of the 50s, but by this point in his career, he'd developed a keen interest in Brazilian music – and was working at a level ... (Jazz) read moreCD
That's a goofy image on the cover – but it's also a perfect introduction to the world of The Dickies – one of the few late 70s punk bands to really showcase a sense of humor! Make no mistake, these guys are the real deal – able to play loud and fast, in a way that even transforms ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Fairport Convention —
Fairport Chronicles ... LP A&M, Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great selection of tracks from the group's early albums on Island – all produced by Joe Boyd, with titles that include "Listen Listen", "Tale In Hard Time", "Farewell Farewell", "Sloth", "Fotheringay", "Genesis Hall", "Meet On ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A record that really has Fairport Convention knocking it out of the park – making a bold turn towards British traditional music, but in a way that imbues these relics with a whole new life of their own! The album came at a key turning point – after an accident that took one of their ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
The group's lost some of its early members by this point – but Sandy Denny and Richard Thompson both make guest apperances – along with Ralph McTell too! Titles include "Me With You", "The Hens March Through The Midden & The Four Poster Bed", "Furs & ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(UK pink rim Island pressing. Cover has a bit of pen on back.)
Falco —
Falco 3 ... LP A&M, 1985. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A true late 60s rock masterpiece – and like albums by Love and The Velvet Underground, a set that barely made a mainstream impact at the time – but which has gone on to be the stuff of influence and legend over the decades! The album's the first from Gram Parsons and the group – ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Arguably one of the most successful double live albums ever! Includes the classic "Baby I Love Your Way", and "Show Me The Way". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
A late record by Stan Getz – one of his last – recorded with Herb Alpert and Eddie Del Barrio arranging – a record with a some surprisingly wonderful sax solos by Stan given the late date – and a surprisingly tight sound given the extended roster of players! The sound is ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A work of understated brilliance from guitarist Jim Hall – and one of our favorite records by him! The setting is simple – Hall plays live with a trio, on a set of familiar standards – but the results are remarkable, as both Hall and the rhythm section manage to bring a hell of a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Billy Hart —
Enchance ... LP A&M/Horizon, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Pretty hip stuff from drummer Billy Hart – and a record that mixes New York loft jazz traditions with a warmer sense of soul jazz that was being forged by some of the players on the record. Players like Don Pullen, Eddie Henderson, Hannibal Marvin Peterson, Dewey Redman, and Oliver Lake come ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear, a promo stamp, and mark from sticker removal.)
Janet Jackson —
Control ... LP A&M, 1986. Very Good+ ...
$19.99
A breakout album for Janet, with prime New Jack, or should we say New Jill, Swing production from the then unstoppable Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Flyte Tyme production team. Includes "Control", "Nasty", "What Have You Done For Me Lately", "The Pleasure ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A crowning moment in New Jack Swing – or New Jill Swing, as it were – a perfect step forward for Janet Jackson, as she continues to work with the duo of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with a vibe that was setting the scene for the rest of mainstream soul at the time! The album's got a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Great 2LP pressing – a lot more spacious than the original!)
Joe Jackson —
Body & Soul ... CD A&M, 1984. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A real step forward for Joe Jackson, and a record that has plenty of jazz in the mix – as you might guess from its cover's hommage to a Sonny Rollins 50s album on Blue Note! Titles include "You Can't Get What You Want", "Be My Number Two", "Loisaida", "Happy ... (Rock) read moreCD
Stunning early work from Joe Jackson – much more hard-edged than you might expect! There's a nice bite here – and tracks include "Fools In Love", "Pretty Girls", "Happy Loving Couples", "Sunday Papers", "One More Time", and "Is She ... (Rock) read moreCD
A heck of a great record – and we don't mind saying it! After knocking around in territory that ran from new wave to neo ska, retro swing, and other assorted genres, Joe Jackson really emerged with a strong voice on this 1982 classic. The album's a loving tribute to New York – and is ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Joe Jackson Band —
Beat Crazy ... LP A&M, 1980. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Howard Johnson —
Doin It My Way ... CD A&M/PTG (Netherlands), 1983. New Copy ...
$11.99
Groovy 80s soul from Howard Johnson! Doin It My Way features is a sweet batch of electro-influenced pop soul – produced by Mic Murphy & David Frank of The System! The record has a very System-y vibe, but Howard's sunny approach to soul vocals really leads the way! Titles include " ... (Soul) read moreCD
Warmly grooving vocal work from Howard Johnson – one of the few albums the singer cut under his own name, and a sparkling gem from the 80s groove scene! Howard's got a style that really sets the stage for some of the bigger singers of his time – a sound that's mature, yet still very ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Dutch pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Howard Johnson —
Vision ... CD A&M/PTG (Netherlands), 1985. New Copy ...
$10.99
Solid 80s grooving soul from Howard Johnson – a singer who'd worked often with other, bigger artists – but who only cut a handful of albums under his own name. The set's got a lot of production help from Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, who make their presence known in the record's ... (Soul) read moreCD
A truly fantastic record, and one that's become the stuff of legend over the years – a rare CTI album that was only ever issued in Japan – and which may well be one of the coolest sessions recorded during the A&M years of the label! Trombonists JJ Johnson and Kai Winding had ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pete Jolly —
Seasons ... CD A&M/Dusty Groove, 1970. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of our favorite-ever keyboard albums – a rare lost session from pianist Pete Jolly – one of his only electric dates, and a completely improvised set of grooves! Pete plays electric piano, organ, and even a bit of musette – jamming in the studio with help from Chuck Berhofer ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Quincy Jones —
Dude ... CD A&M, 1981. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Quincy just never stopped putting out classic soulful albums! This one, from the early 80s, features a smooth jazzy blend of tracks, with a strong nod to the kinds of souped-up studio sounds that were being used by groups like The Crusaders, but also with a lot of the kind of soulfulness that made ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Quincy Jones —
Dude ... LP A&M, 1981. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Quincy just never stopped putting out classic soulful albums! This one, from the early 80s, features a smooth jazzy blend of tracks, with a strong nod to the kinds of souped-up studio sounds that were being used by groups like The Crusaders, but also with a lot of the kind of soulfulness that made ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great bit of 70s electric work from Quincy – and probably his funkiest album ever! Quincy's really stepping out here from the straighter and spacier styles of earlier records – going for more of the dirty grooves he was cutting up for soundtrack albums, and hitting notes that were a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The Dude at the height of his powers – serving up a smooth blend of soul and jazz that set the standard for an entire generation! As with some of his other 70s albums, Quincy's working here with a host of great talents that make the record sizzle – guests that include Hubert Laws, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The Dude at the height of his powers – serving up a smooth blend of soul and jazz that set the standard for an entire generation! As with some of his other 70s albums, Quincy's working here with a host of great talents that make the record sizzle – guests that include Hubert Laws, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover with original shrink wrap, hype sticker, and a cutout notch.)
Quincy Jones —
Walking In Space ... LP CTI/A&M, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the greatest Quincy Jones albums of all time! The record's a spacey jazz masterpiece – and it combine's Quincy's soulful soundtrack vision with the excellent production talents of Creed Taylor, for a monster album of long drawn out cuts that mix soul jazz with more sophisticated ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label pressing. Cover has some wear, splitting a small stain in one corner, and Gold Record Award sticker.)
Sweet funky Q for the 70s – easily one of the coolest albums ever from Quincy Jones! The album's got a very heavy electric vibe – one that's kind of a laidback take on the styles that Jones was forging in some of his 70s soundtrack work – served up with massive work on the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The first (and maybe only) American release by one of the greatest Brazilian singer/songwriters of the sixties – and a record that's quite different than any Sergio Mendes work of the time, despite Sergio's name in the title! The vibe is like Lobo's best of Brazil from the late 60s – a ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(Out of print, 1995 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Chuck Mangione —
Fun & Games ... LP A&M, 1979. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The cover seems to imply that Chuck Mangione's one of the few cats who can play flugelhorn on a trampoline – but whatever the setting, Mangione's at the height of his late 70s powers here – blowing that clean, compressed style that crossed over beautifully at the time! Chuck's got a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
One of Sergio Mendes' strongest soul sets of the 80s – a record that seems to bring his music back into focus a bit more than some of the previous albums – even though it still keeps things strongly in a contemporary R&B mode! Production and arrangements here are shared by Sergio ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Upbeat soul from Sergio Mendes – but a record that's still got a Brazilian heart beating underneath! The sound of the set is very much in the best mainstream soul modes of the time – never too electric overall, but put together with a nicely warm groove that continues the legacy of ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 —
Equinox ... LP A&M, 1968. Very Good ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The second album by Sergio and crew – and a real push forward for the group! The basic format of two-female harmony leads is still in place – but for some reason, this album gives a bit more of a nod to Brazilian roots than before, and really spices things up with an even more ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The second album by Sergio and crew – and a real push forward for the group! The basic format of two-female harmony leads is still in place – but for some reason, this album gives a bit more of a nod to Brazilian roots than before, and really spices things up with an even more ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 —
Fool On The Hill ... LP A&M, 1968. Very Good Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums by Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 – a perfect bridge between the simple pop of earlier records, and the group's expanding sound as the 70s approached! The warmly glowing Brasil 66 style is still very strongly in place, but the music here is all a bit hipper – ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label stereo pressing. Cover has moderate wear with a sticker down part of the spine.)