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Cannonball Adderley —
Planet Earth ... LP 
Riverside/ABC, Early 60s/1969. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Excellent early 60s work by Cannonball Adderley – retitled here for release in the late 60s, but with a rock-solid soul jazz sound all the way through! The album features Cannon's sextet with Yusef Lateef and Joe Zawinul – and they're playing a number of Lateef compositions that have ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole, ring and edge wear, and small splits in the spine.)
ABC, 1958. Very Good ... $4.99
A groovy little vocal group with a swinging 50s sound – working here with some great jazzy arrangements from trombonist Kai Winding! The style of the set prefaces Winding's pop/jazz sides for Verve in the mid 60s – but has a sound that's somewhat similar – with lead vocals by the ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, some price sticker remnants, half split top seam, and a wide cneter split in the bottom seam.)
Burt Bales —
Jazz From The San Francisco Waterfront ... LP ABC/Paramount, 1958. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
With Bales on piano accompanied by Marty Marsala's Band. Titles include "Hindustan", "The Roof Blues", "Muskrat Ramble", "Baby Won't You Come Home", "Save It Pretty Mama", and "King Porter Stomp". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono white label promo. Cover has some wear and aging, with some marks in pencil in back.)
Richard Baskin —
Nashville ... LP ABC, 1985. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
ABC/BGO (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 22.99
Four fantastic albums from Bobby Bland – all brought together in a single package for the first time! First up is Come Fly With Me – great work from Bobby Blue Bland – one of the few artists to rise up at the end of the 50s, and still find a way to chart their own path forward in ... (Blues) read more CD
Bobby Blue Bland —
Dreamer ... LP ABC, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sure it's not his Duke recordings, and sure, the sound's a bit 70s-ish – but Bobby's voice is always fantastic, and he still sounds great in this smooth batch of tracks recorded in LA. Backings were arranged and conducted by Michael Omartian – but it's Bobby's vocals that really make ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam and light wear.)
ABC, 1973. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A nice little record from Bobby Blue Bland – quite different from his 60s sides for Duke/Peacock, and recorded in California (as you might guess from the title!) with a smoother more soulful approach that comes off surprisingly well! The style works well for Bobby – and kind of gave ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, with light wear, aging.)
ABC/Duke, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
Not a retrospective, but an introspective – get it? Anyway, apart from the annoying title, the set's a great collection of Bobby's classic work from the 60s – 24 tracks pulled from his monumental years at Duke, a sublime blend of soul and blues, handled with a skill unmatched by no ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label MCA pressing.)
ABC/Big Pink (South Korea), 1970. New Copy Gatefold ... $18.99 22.99
Amazing work from the Blues Magoos – stretching way beyond their roots as a garage rock band! The album's free, open, with a really jazzy style that shows that these guys had been soaking up plenty of influences from the left end of the singer/songwriter spectrum – and had also been ... (Rock) read more CD
ABC, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
A great bit of work from the re-formed Blues Magoos – a new incarnation of the group that had a few early garage rock hits, and which on this set features some great work by Eric Kaz, who seems to add a hip singer-songwriter feel to the record. The group have clearly been listening to a lot ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, tiny cutout hole, light aging inside gatefold.)
ABC, 1976. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Despite the name, and a concept that makes it seem like the record might be some throwaway disco set – the album's actually a good one, very much in the mode of the best uptempo soul on ABC at the time, but done without a vocalist. The album's arranged and conducted by McKinley Jackson, who ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dunhill/ABC, 1968. Sealed ... $6.99
A more Latin-styled set than usual from The Brass Ring – as you might guess from the title and cover! The sound is slightly fuller here – a bit of brassy trumpets used sparingly, but just enough to fill out the groove at times – and other new elements too, like acoustic guitar, ... (Now Sound) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed vintage pressing! Cover has some light aging, but is nice overall.)
ABC, 1974. Very Good+ ... $3.99
ABC, 1956. Near Mint- ... $4.99 9.99
With Brother Matthew on alto, Bill Davison on cornet, Pee Wee Russell on clarinet, Cutty Cutshall on trombone, Ernie Caceres on baritone, Gene Schroeder on piano, Bob Casey on bass, George Wettling on drums, and Paul Smith on guitar. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy mono pressing with deep groove. Back cover has light wear and aging.)
Jimmy Buffett —
You Had To Be There – Recorded Live ... LP ABC, 1978. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a partially unglued bottom seam.)
ABC (Japan), 1960. Used ... $18.99 22.99
Beautiful early material from Betty – recorded with large group arrangements by Richard Wess, and a nicely swinging, easily jazzy feel! The record is one of Carter's more obscure sessions, and it's one of the few from the old days to really capture her jazzy vocals well in a large group ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Ray Charles —
25th Anniversary In Show Business Salute To Ray Charles ... LP ABC, 1950s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
ABC, Late 50s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Ray Charles —
Modern Sounds In Country & Western Music ... LP ABC, 1962. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A classic! What seemed a silly idea at the time was true proof of Ray's genius, and the result was the most successful album of his career – and a bona-fide number one hit that rode the charts for years and years! Ray's voice works perfectly with the material, and thanks to soulful ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing, in the cove with the Gold Record Award Logo. Cover has light wear.)
ABC, 1962. Near Mint- ... $29.99
The second installment of one of Ray's greatest albums – and a landmark in the genre of country soul! As the title implies, Ray's singing a host of tunes best known from the country side of the spectrum – but he's working here with arrangements by LA jazzers Marty Paich and Gerald ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo ABC/Tangerine pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has a small center split in the spine and some price sticker remnants in front.)
Ray Charles —
Portrait Of Ray ... LP ABC/Tangerine, 1968. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
John Coltrane —
First Meditations (For Quartet) ... LP ABC, 1965/1977. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Key 60s material from the great John Coltrane – even if the set wasn't ever released until the late 70s! The album's kind of a "prequel" to the later Meditations record, and it stands as a key bridge between Coltrane's modal years and his more spiritual sounds – delivered ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original green label pressing. Includes the ABC inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, some light discoloration from age, and light wear.)
ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... $1.99
A sweet batch of soulful fusion from alto saxophonist Sonny Criss – quite different than the small group acoustic sessions that made up most of his career – but a shining light in his later revival, and an album that really got him in touch with a wider range of listeners! The style ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Blue Thumb/ABC, Early 70s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
Fantastic funky jazz from the Crusaders! The set includes some of their best cuts from their years at Blue Thumb – when they were slicking things up a bit, but still staying pretty true to their soul jazz roots. There's a lot of nice electric funky numbers, and more than a few hip hop ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and a trace of a sticker.)
Crusaders —
Those Southern Knights ... LP Blue Thumb/ABC, 1976. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Apart from the title's terrible pun on the Glenn Campbell hit of the mid 70s, this album's a real treat – a very soulful batch of smooth funky jazz tunes by The Crusaders, who by this point have fully emerged to claim the throne of the pop soul jazz genre they virtually invented. The record's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover unglued seams held by clear tape, a name in pen, and light wear. Labels have a name in pen.)
ABC, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Excellent work from this male gospel harmony group! (Gospel) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout mark and some light wear.)
Lamont Dozier —
Out Here On My Own ... LP ABC, 1973. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic soul from Lamont Dozier – his first LP as a solo artist, and one of the best debuts of the 70s! The record has a quality that's impossible to describe accurately – but it's kind of a post-Motown full-on approach to soul that mixes strings, piano, and that wall of sound groove ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear, half split top seam, and a name in pen on both sides. Labels have some pen.)
ABC/PTG (Netherlands), 1979. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
One of the excellent recordings made by The Dramatics at ABC – great group soul gems that are sometimes overlooked because they didn't yield as many hits as earlier sets – but which are stellar records nonetheless! This one's got all the right elements firmly in place – killer ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Any Time Any Place ... LP 6.99
ABC, 1979. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of the excellent recordings made by The Dramatics at ABC – great group soul gems that are sometimes overlooked because they didn't yield as many hits as earlier sets – but which are stellar records nonetheless! This one's got all the right elements firmly in place – killer ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Any Time Any Place ... CD 11.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a name in pen, light wear, and a promo stamp. Labels have a name in pen.)
ABC/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
Damn great work from The Dramatics – a group who never seemed to miss at all during their massive 70s run – and one who really knew how to hold onto an edge in their vocals, and most of their grooves as well! The main maestro here is Don Davis – one of the few late 70s producers ... (Soul) read more CD
ABC, 1978. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Solo sounds from Crusaders reedman Wilton Felder – a really great set that's very much in the best vibe of his larger group at the time – yet one that also offers up a stronger focus on Wilton's sublime solo work on tenor! The album's got plenty of Crusaders help on board – given ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
ABC, 1978. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Four Tops —
Keeper Of The Castle ... CD ABC/Universal (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
Killer Four Tops material from the early 70s – and a record that proved that they didn't need to be on Motown to still keep churnin' out the hits! The sound is sophisticated, and pushes past the standard format of the group's good-selling records for Motown – hitting a classic AM Radio ... (Soul) read more CD
ABC, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99 6.99
Really nice work from The Four Tops – proof that they were still going quite quite strong after Motown! The album's got a hip sound that shows the group moving through a wider range of emotions than we ever remember – crafting rich deep harmonies that still stand apart from the big ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cut corner, cutout hole, and light wear.)
ABC, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $43.99 59.99
ABC, 1973. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
ABC/Octave, 1961. Very Good ... $2.99 4.99
Garner grooves nicely here – finding an almost renewed energy for the 60s, but still hitting all those highly-rhythmic modes we love so much in his early work! The recording quality is great – lots of bold echo from the piano, and even a bit of Erroll's grunting vocalizations somewhere ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy black label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, mostly in back, and with a wide center split in the bottom seam.)
ABC/Sundazed, 1968. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99 On November 6, 2022
One of those really unusual, almost unlikely albums that were issued by the ABC label at the end of the 60s – the kind of record that shouldn't have gotten such exposure on such a big label, which meant that it was promptly ignored in terms of promotion – yet somehow went on to become ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Graffiti (clear vinyl pressing) ... LP 23.99 This item will not be delivered to you before Sunday, November 6.
Graffiti —
Graffiti (clear vinyl pressing) ... LP ABC/Sundazed, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.99
One of those really unusual, almost unlikely albums that were issued by the ABC label at the end of the 60s – the kind of record that shouldn't have gotten such exposure on such a big label, which meant that it was promptly ignored in terms of promotion – yet somehow went on to become ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Hartman —
Unforgettable Songs ... LP ABC/Paramount, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An excellent batch of rare material by vocalist Johnny Hartman, and a very strong set of tracks that shows a side of his work that's often ignored! Usually, Hartman gets cited for his slow, moody, syrupy sound – such as that which he used in his classic recordings with Coltrane. However, we ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK reissue on Jasmine.)
Hot Buttered Soul/ABC, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
After leaving Stax, Ike seemed to be trying to turn himself into more of a Barry White-style artist – with more emphasis on original tracks about love and loving, instead of his older method of transforming pop hits into little baroque symphonies. On a record like this, the approach meant ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, some ring and edge wear, light waviness from moisture, and a name in pen. Labels have a name in pen.)
ABC, 1977. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A wonderful duet set from Ike Hayes and Dionne Warwick – one that draws on the classiest side of the Hayes spectrum, and uses his groove to help Dionne find some great new energy! Even in performance, the music has that great rich quality that Isaac always brought to his solo recordings in ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut gatefold cover, with a cut corner, light edge wear and a name in pen on the front, back and labels.)
ABC, 1969. Very Good ... $11.99 14.99
Eddie's masterpiece LP of late sixties soul, with the classic "Hey There Lonely Girl", the title cut, and a lot of other great original compositions. The sound on here is perfect, and nearly every cut shines. There's almost no filler, and Eddie's voice is strong, beautiful, and has a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing. Cover has a hype sticker, some ring and edge wear, sme splitting in the spine and bottom seam, and some pen marks in back.)
Eddie Holman —
I'll Be There/
ABC, 1970. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet falsetto soul from Eddie! "I'll Be There" has Eddie tweaking along in the same mode as "Hey There Lonely Girl" – slowly stepping his way through some strings and vibes, offering comfort to a lady in the background. "Cause You're Mine" is a great one ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an ABC sleeve.)
ABC/Expansion (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Two fantastic early albums by Al Hudson – working here with his initial group, The Soul Partners! First up is Especially For You – a record that's kind of a first chapter to all the excellent work by One Way to come – even though Al's not using that group name at this time! The ... (Soul) read more CD
ABC/PTG (Netherlands), 1979. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
Joyous, bouncy sounds from the legendary Al Hudson – a sweet little set with his Soul Partners group, done in a mode that's right up there with the best music of his One Way combo! The grooves are uptempo, yet are much more rooted in ensemble funk than some of the disco of Al's ... (Soul) read more CD
Impressions —
ABC Rarities ... CD ABC/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Finally! Just about every Impressions album from the 60s has been put on CD already, but they've finally come up with a way to get you their great non-LP singles and b-sides, unissued recordings, plus some tracks from the obscure Versatile Impressions album! As with the regular Impressions ... (Soul) read more CD
Impressions —
Fabulous Impressions ... LP ABC, 1967. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A record with a vibe that's way more than you'd expect from the group's supper club style on the cover – as the record features a great set of original Curtis Mayfield compositions, sung by the group in great form, with arrangements by the total genius Johnny Pate! The record is filled with ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole, some ring and edge wear, and a scrape across the front.)
Impressions —
Fabulous Impressions/ABC/Kent (UK), 1967/1968. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The last 2 albums that the Impressions ever cut for ABC during the 60s, both of them pretty darn nice! The Fabulous Impressions has a vibe that's way more than you'd expect from the group's supper club style on the cover – as the record features a great set of original Curtis Mayfield ... (Soul) read more CD
Pickwick/ABC, 1960s. Sealed ... $0.99
A nice 70s collection of classic 60s ABC work by the early Impressions – not necessarily the group's biggest hits, but a nice batch of work nonetheless! The work is all seminal Chicago soul – recorded mostly with arrangements by Johnny Pate, sung with that sweet crackling harmony style ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy! Cover has a a cutout hole.)
ABC/Kent (UK), 1963/1964. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
ABC/Kent (UK), 1964/1965. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
A pair of 60s classics by the mighty Impressions – back to back on a single CD! On Keep On Pushing, there's no need for The Impressions to push from behind – because with a record like this, they're very firmly in the driver's seat! The album's a treasure through and through – ... (Soul) read more CD
Impressions —
One By One ... LP ABC, 1965. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Classic 60s Impressions material, with the legendary lineup firmly in place, and the great Johnny Pate handling all arrangements – really giving them that sense of righteous power that pushed their music past a lot of the previous group soul sounds of the Chicago scene – with a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label mono promo! Cover has light wear and aging. Labels have small peel spots.)
ABC/Kent (UK), 1965/1966. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
2 classic albums from the ABC Records years of The Impressions – back to back on a single CD! One By One is classic 60s Impressions material, with the legendary lineup firmly in place, and the great Johnny Pate handling all arrangements – really giving them that sense of righteous ... (Soul) read more CD
ABC, 1969. Sealed ... $14.99
A well-titled set from the fantastic Impressions – a record that mixes a few of their usual Curtis Mayfield-penned tunes with some other 60s material that really shows the range of the group on vocals! The arrangements are by Johnny Pate, who handled the group's best work of the 60s – ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy! Cover has a tiny cutout hole, & shrink is open at corner.)
ABC, 1963. Very Good+ ... $11.99
James Gang —
Best Of James Gang Featuring Joe Walsh ... LP ABC, 1973. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
James Gang —
James Gang Rides Again ... LP ABC, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Surprisingly funky at times – and beautifully produced, too! Titles include "Funk #49", "Woman", "The Bomber", "Closet Queen", "Thanks", "Ashes In The Rain & I", and "Tend My Garden". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with rainbow logo. "Bomber" medley (5:39 on label) does not list "Bolero" on labels or cover. Cover has surface wear and discoloration from age.)
ABC, 1971. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Joe Walsh and the James Gang at Carnegie Hall – with titles that include "Stop', "You're Gonna Need Me", "Ashes The Rain & I", "Tend My Garden", "Walk Away", and "Lost Woman". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and surface wear.)
ABC/Impulse, 1976. Near Mint- ... $11.99 13.99
A lost gem from Keith's "with horns" period – a quintet session from the mid 70s, recorded with a group that features Dewey Redman on tenor, plus Charlie Haden on bass, Paul Motian on drums and percussion, and Guilherme Franco on additional percussion. The feel is a bit straighter ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
GRP/ABC, 1957. Used ... $7.99
Quincy turns his soul jazz arranging style to a band filled with West Coast players, and he gets them to groove a lot more than you'd expect! Players include Herb Geller, Art Pepper, Charlie Mariano, Bill Perkins, and Walter Benton. The tracks are short, with tight solo space, and most of them ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Late 90s Chessmates pressing.)
Quincy Jones —
Go West, Man! ... LP ABC/Paramount, 1957. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Quincy turns his soul jazz arranging style to a band filled with West Coast players, and he gets them to groove a lot more than you'd expect! Players include Herb Geller, Art Pepper, Charlie Mariano, Bill Perkins, and Walter Benton. The tracks are short, with tight solo space, and most of them ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing. Cover has some surface wear, mostly in back.)
Quincy Jones —
Mode ... LP ABC/Impulse, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $7.99
A 2LP set issued in 1974 – one that features an assortment of late 50s and early 60s recordings done by Quincy for the ABC label! The album's graced with a stylish photo of Quincy on the cover, clearly designed to cash in on his big albums of the time – but the sound here is more in an ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
ABC/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... About October 19, 2022
Fantastic – and an important early album from Quincy Jones! Q's working here in some of his hippest settings of the 50s – scoring longish versions of jazz tunes for groups that include players like Lucky Thompson on tenor, Herbie Mann on flute, Art Farmer on trumpet, Phil Woods and ... (Jazz) read more CD
ABC, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $29.99
BB King hips up his groove a bit here – picking up some of the crossover soul and rock touches used by contemporaries over at Chess/Cadet, and expanding his sound with a range of guests that include Leon Russell, Joe Walsh, and Carole King! Despite the presence of these bigger names, the set' ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with 1B matrix. Cover has light surface wear & aging, small spot of wear on spine.)
BB King —
LA Midnight ... LP ABC, 1972. Near Mint- ... $14.99
BB King brings in a sweet dose of jazz to his work – just a touch of the funkier backings that some of his electric contemporaries were getting at the time – maybe not as hard-wailing as some of the Chess funky blues records, but definitely somewhere in that direction! Players on the ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has some edge wear and a small cutout hole.)
BB King —
LA Midnight/ABC/BGO (UK), 1972/1973. New Copy 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Two early 70s burners from BB King – back to back as a 2CD set! LA Midnight has BB King bringing in a sweet dose of jazz to his work – just a touch of the funkier backings that some of his electric contemporaries were getting at the time – maybe not as hard-wailing as some of the ... (Blues) read more CD
ABC, 1965. Very Good+ ... $19.99 24.99
An excellent set by BB King – one of his best from the 60s, and a smoking live set recorded at Chicago's legendary Regal Theatre! The enthusiasm at the venue shows that BB's Memphis-honed style is a perfect fit for the electrified Chicago sound of the 60s – and the recording really ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s black label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, a trace of a sticker, and some surface wear.)
BB King —
Lucille ... CD ABC/BGO (UK), 1968. New Copy ... $8.99 19.99
One of the first records to feature BB King's famous guitar, Lucille, in the spotlight – an instrument he'd played for years, but which took on legendary status over the decades! The guitar's handled perfectly here by King – with a tone that still holds on to all the gritty edges of ... (Blues) read more CD
ABC, 1978. Very Good- ... $6.99
One of the most tightly-produced of BB King's albums for MCA, but a set that's still filled with undeniable charm – and which really shows King more than able to step up to some well-deserved superstardom! There's a bit of an LA finish to the backings, but things are never too smooth – ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has a name in pen in back. Labels have small pieces of masking tape and some pen.)
BB King —
Midnight Believer ... CD ABC/MCA, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most tightly-produced of BB King's albums for MCA, but a set that's still filled with undeniable charm – and which really shows King more than able to step up to some well-deserved superstardom! There's a bit of an LA finish to the backings, but things are never too smooth – ... (Blues) read more CD
Also available Midnight Believer ... LP 6.99(Out of print. Please note the booklet and tray card a little wavy with a light stains inside.)
BB King —
To Know You Is To Love You ... LP ABC/MCA, 1973. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A set that has BB King teaming up with southern soul maestro Dave Crawford – an arranger/producer who helps BB find a whole new groove! Crawford's approach is wonderfully warm and soulful – almost a Hi Records sort of take on the music, which brings King's traditional blues into much ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, light surface wear, a bent corner, and light waviness from moisture.)
ABC, 1978. Very Good+ ... $1.99 2.99
An ABC classic from reedman John Klemmer – a set that was quite successful at the time of its release, but still held onto the deeper soul of Klemmer's earlier work! John's got a way of blowing his horn that always sounds great, even when the backings are a bit full and polished, as they are ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
ABC, 1976. Very Good+ ... $1.99 2.99
A great summation of the sound that John Klemmer created during his early 70s years at Impulse – served up here with a slightly warmer, slightly mellower feel for a great date on ABC! Klemmer's still playing here with a wonderful sense of tone – an approach to reeds that's nicely sharp ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original ABC pressing.)
ABC, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 14.99
One of the first albums ever by this legendary jazz vocal group! LHR do the incredible – and create a set of vocal renditions of standards by the Basie band, putting jazzy lyrics in to replace the instrumental solos, but keeping the same vibe as the original tracks. The sound and approach ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a gloss bubble on one corner, but looks nice overall.)
Masqueraders —
Love Anonymous ... LP ABC, 1977. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
One of the few full albums ever cut by The Masqueraders – a stellar vocal group who recorded some excellent singles in the 60s, and were fortunate enough to be pulled into the big time by Isaac Hayes for his Hot Buttered Soul imprint on ABC! The band mixes their smooth Memphis style with ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy! Cover has a cutout notch.)
ABC, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Nice 2 LP set that brings together some of the best material from The Impressions' classic 60's sides of Chicago soul, recorded for ABC. The original LPs are pretty darn tough to find, and this set's got a lot of nice tracks that go way past the usual hits. Titles include "We're A ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Labels have small stickers. Cover has a cutout notch, minor seam splits, and light wear & aging.)
Gayle McCormick —
If Only You Believe/ABC, 1971. Very Good+ ... $3.99
ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99
ABC, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
An obscure TV score by Lionel Newman – with some cool arrangements by Marty Paich, Billy May, and Warren Baker – and titles that include "Tully's Bar", "Toast To Joanna", "Blues For Evans", "Jade Empress", "Chop Chop Waltz", "Chinese ... (Soundtracks) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear and aging, some splitting in the bottom seam, and a small name in pen in back.)
Odetta —
Odetta Sings The Blues (aka Odetta & The Blues) ... LP Riverside/ABC, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Early early work from Odetta – still done in the folksy mode you'd expect from other records of the 60s, but also with a slight flavor of trad jazz too – thanks to the presence of some great musicians on the date! The group features some standout horn work from Buck Clayton on trumpet, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
ABC/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
One of the greatest blacksploitation soundtracks ever – a massively beautiful record that goes beyond any cliches of the genre, and serves up a fantastically unique batch of tracks! Chisoul arranger Johnny Pate did the music for the film – and (dare we say it?) it's even greater that ... (Soul) read more CD
ABC/Dunhill, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99 11.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)
ABC/Bluesway, 1973. Near Mint- ... $13.99 16.99
A pretty rootsy album of blues – from New Orleans, of course! Joe plays piano and sings – and backing is by guitar, bass, and drums. Titles include "Juice On The Loose", "Beggin Woman", "Chicken La La Blues", "Barefoot Boy", and "Life's A ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Pointer Sisters —
Best Of The Pointer Sisters ... LP ABC/Blue Thumb, 1970s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
ABC, 1977. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A sweet little groover from guitarist Jimmy Ponder – a surprisingly satisfying record that features Ponder soloing out over some tight funky backings that almost sound like the best of the larger group sessions on Kudu or Groove Merchant. Jimmy's playing a sweet hollow body that gives him a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout notch and a lightly bent corner.)
ABC, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Monumental soul from Lloyd Price – a great mainstream take on the growing sound of the New Orleans scene, served up with incredible power! The album's a real testament to Lloyd's genius – as nearly all the tracks on the set are originals, done in that Price-styled mix of hard R&B ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Cover has seam splitting, with tape residue on top. The back cover has light staining & flaking at the bottom – Vinyl is great!)
Lloyd Price —
Fantastic Lloyd Price ... LP ABC, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic indeed – as the great Lloyd Price takes on some more familiar tunes with his legendary vocals – working with Sid Feller arrangements on tracks that include "Let's Fall In Love", "Undecided", "What Is This Thing Called Love", and "Mean To ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove – nice and clean, and cover is nice!)
Della Reese —
I Gotta Be Me... This Trip Out ... LP ABC, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
ABC, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Sure, the group might have been a throwaway pop disco combo – but they sure left us with some nice moments! If you take them at face value, you'd put them at the bottom of a long list of 70s disco artists that were here today, gone tomorrow. But if you listen to some of their classic ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear, a name in pen, and a light trace of a sticker. Labels have a name in pen.)
ABC/BGO (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $8.99 19.99
Sonny Rollins —
There Will Never Be Another You ... LP ABC, 1965/1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great lost chapter in the career of Sonny Rollins – material recorded live at MOMA in 1965, but unissued until this brief package in the late 70s! The work is right up there with Rollins' best for RCA at the time, and almost feels a bit like his live Village Vanguard material from Blue ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert – VIM 5564)
ABC, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
Funk, soul, jazz, and plenty more – all wrapped up into this 70s masterpiece from Rufus – the kind of record that not only never gets old, but which still has folks wondering how the group could have gotten things this perfect all these many years later! Chaka Khan and the group are in ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover and labels have a name in pen, but is great overall!)
ABC/Big Pink (South Korea), 1969. New Copy Gatefold ... $18.99 22.99
Steely Dan —
Aja ... LP ABC, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An undisputed masterpiece, and a record we never tire of hearing – unabashedly the inspiration for our years of jazzy exploration as adults, even though it was probably the closest thing we ever got to the genre as wee lads! Walter Becker & Donald Fagan raise their already-high bar to ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Aja (Original Master Recording) ... LP 129.99(Original pressing with AB matrix, in the gatefold cover. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Steely Dan —
Aja (Original Master Recording) ... LP Mobile Fidelity/ABC, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $129.99
An undisputed masterpiece, and a record we never tire of hearing – unabashedly the inspiration for our years of jazzy exploration as adults, even though it was probably the closest thing we ever got to the genre as wee lads! Walter Becker & Donald Fagan raise their already-high bar to ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface & edge wear.)
Steely Dan —
Can't Buy A Thrill ... LP ABC, 1972. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The first album from Steely Dan, and already a leading light in the world of 70s rock! The album's got a bit less of the polish of later years, but is still filled with gems – the kind of tunes that nobody ever seemed to pen before, and which few other groups could match later – ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label with rainbow logo pressing. A nice copy.)
ABC/Geffen, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99 On November 4, 2022
The first album from Steely Dan, and already a leading light in the world of 70s rock! The album's got a bit less of the polish of later years, but is still filled with gems – the kind of tunes that nobody ever seemed to pen before, and which few other groups could match later – ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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Steely Dan —
Countdown To Ecstasy ... LP ABC, 1973. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Superb work from Steely Dan – and a record that really shows them hitting perfection in the studio! The core sound of this one's jazzier than before – with some great help on instrumentation from Victor Feldman, Lanny Morgan, Bill Perkins, and other west coast jazzers – all ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has a nicely taped top seam, light surface wear.)
ABC, 1970s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
We've always considered Steely Dan one of the quintessential 70s "Album Oriented Rock" bands, in that all of there albums work so well as a whole, so the idea of a greatest hits collection doesn't exactly work for us. Still, taken out of context, these songs are still gems, and listening ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing in a non-textured cover. Labels have a name in pen. Cover has light wear and notes in pen.)
