Air —
Air Lore ... CD Arista/Bluebird, 1979. Used ...
$24.99
One of their early classics, and still one of the greatest groups with roots in the Chicago AACM scene! The lineup is wonderful – drums and percussion from the late Steve McCall, bass from Fred Hopkins, and alto, tenor, and flute from the always-amazing Henry Threadgill! The group do a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print. Booklet and tray card have a cutout notch, booklet has a bit of pen inside.)
Classic AACM material from Chicago, strangely issued on Arista, but produced by Michael Cuscuna with all the care of a small-label session. The classic lineup of Henry Threadgill, Fred Hopkins, and Steve McCall is firmly in place – and they band interacts with a sense of humor and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Air Supply —
Greatest Hits ... LP Arista, Mid 70s-Early 80s. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Paris Session ... LP Arista, 1969/1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
Nice 2LP set that brought the US some of the great recordings cut by the Art Ensemble while they were in Paris (some of which have also come out under the Black Lion imprint). All of the material was recorded in the Polydor Studios in Paris in 1969, and the tracks include "The Spiritual" ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic Starr —
Time ... CD Arista, 1994. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Pierre Bachelet —
Emmanuelle ... LP Arista, 1975. Sealed ...
Out Of Stock
A wonderfully slinky soundtrack for the first Emanuelle film of the 70s – a story about a very sexy French femme, and one that went onto set a new standard for softcore porn in the 70s! Pierre Bachelet's music is a mix of the kind of sleazy themes you'd expect, and some surprisingly more ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 70s pressing! Shrink is lightly open in one spot, but tight overall.)
Don Blackman —
Don Blackman ... CD Arista/Expansion (UK), 1982. New Copy ...
Out Of Stock
A jazz funk masterpiece, and THE record by the legendary Don Blackman – the only one issued under his own name for many many years, and a famous little set that's been sampled endlessly over the years, and for good reason! The vibe here is one that's barely been matched again – a blend ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Remastered edition – completely new version taken from the original source master tapes!)
The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir and Brent Mydland playing with Billy Cobham and Alphonso Johnson. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Angela Bofill —
Angel Of The Night ... LP Arista/GRP, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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Sweet jazzy soul from Angie Bofill – recorded in 1979 with Dave Grusin, who gives the album a smooth edge that really works perfectly with her vocals! The set's a perfect blend of the more soulful elements in the fusion scene of the late 70s, combined with Angie's warm vocal style and some ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sweet jazzy soul from Angie Bofill – recorded in 1979 with Dave Grusin, who gives the album a smooth edge that really works perfectly with her vocals! The set's a perfect blend of the more soulful elements in the fusion scene of the late 70s, combined with Angie's warm vocal style and some ... (Soul) read moreCD
Angela Bofill —
Angie ... LP Buddah/Arista, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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Angela Bofill's sublime first album – a mixture of jazzy soul and soulful jazz, all put together with a sound that's really a cut above most of her contemporaries! As with Jean Carn or Phyllis Hyman, there's a sophistication to Angela's sound here that indicates roots in much hipper ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the things we love best about Angela Bofill is how she exemplifies what was so great about late 70s commercial soul, where she and other singers like Phyllis Hyman and Patrice Rushen were infusing their music with a great jazz inflected sophistication, and just plain solid songwriting, ... (Soul) read moreCD
A soaring classic from Angie Bofil – a record that stands as one of the most perfect demonstrations of her upbeat, positive approach to soul! There's a style here that seems to be a bit in the legacy of Minnie Riperton – especially the way that Narada Michael Waldon brings in some ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light bends on the edges, light surface wear, and aging.)
A soaring classic from Angie Bofil – a record that stands as one of the most perfect demonstrations of her upbeat, positive approach to soul! There's a style here that seems to be a bit in the legacy of Minnie Riperton – especially the way that Narada Michael Waldon brings in some ... (Soul) read moreCD
Angela Bofill —
Teaser ... LP Arista, 1983. Near Mint- ...
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An album that further cements Angela Bofill's relationship with Narada Michael Walden – as Walden produced almost every track in the set, and does a fair bit of songwriting too! The style is electric 80s soul, with a fair bit of keyboards and beats in the mix – but as usual with Bofill ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Angela's looking a bit uptight on the cover, but the set's got a wonderfully smooth feel overall – thanks to production from George Duke! Duke brings a nice sense of warmth to the record – one that's greatly appreciated at this point in Bofill's career, and which helps her hang onto ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch.)
Angela Bofill —
Too Tough ... LP Arista, 1983. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
An Arista winner from Angela Bofill – one that has her working strongly with Narada Michael Walden – who helps Bofill on production and songwriting for part of the album, and really helps bring a nicely solid feel to the set! The tunes are more in an 80s soul mode than before for Angie ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An Arista winner from Angela Bofill – one that has her working strongly with Narada Michael Walden – who helps Bofill on production and songwriting for part of the album, and really helps bring a nicely solid feel to the set! The tunes are more in an 80s soul mode than before for Angie ... (Soul) read moreCD
One of Braxton's first recordings of his work for larger ensembles, and a masterpiece that gives a good example of the kind of early ideas that have informed some of his recent work in the same style. The orchestras vary from track to track, but they all include excellent players like Roscoe ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner and minimal wear.)
One of Braxton's first recordings of his work for larger ensembles, and a masterpiece that gives a good example of the kind of early ideas that have informed some of his recent work in the same style. The orchestras vary from track to track, but they all include excellent players like Roscoe ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Anthony Braxton —
Five Pieces 1975 ... LP Arista, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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One of Braxton's best records for Arista, and a great quartet session that features Kenny Wheeler on trumpet, Dave Holland on bass, and Barry Altschul on drums. The playing is extremely tight, and Braxton and Wheeler trade very sharp solos, while Holland pulls these amazing lines out of his bass. ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Braxton recorded in a number of different settings, all of which are incredibly fruitful. Some tracks feature Braxton with Kenny Wheeler, Dave Holland, and Jerome Cooper; another has him with the core of the pre-WSQ, Oliver Lake, Julius Hemphill, and Hamiet Bluiett; and one has him playing those ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout notch, lightly bumped corners, and some wear in back.)
Anthony Braxton with Muhal Richard Abrams —
Duets 1976 ... LP Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ...
$11.9919.99
The rich tones of Muhal's piano provide a perfect foil for Braxton, and one that gets him playing a wide range of styles on sopranino, clarinet, bass clarinet, and alto. The whole album resonates with a soulfulness that's not always apparent in Braxton's other work from the time – and the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Breakwater —
Breakwater ... CD Arista/BMG (Japan), 1978. Used ...
$14.9918.99
A landmark set from a group who only ever gave the world two albums – but who've gone on to have a huge influence over the years! This initial offering from Breakwater is a masterful blend of jazzy fusion and mellower soul – a sound sifted together so perfectly, it really tops the rest ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print 1995 Japanese pressing, part of the fantastic Free Soul collection.)
Breakwater —
Breakwater ... LP Arista, 1978. Very Good ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A landmark set from a group who only ever gave the world two albums – but who've gone on to have a huge influence over the years! This initial offering from Breakwater is a masterful blend of jazzy fusion and mellower soul – a sound sifted together so perfectly, it really tops the rest ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has edge wear, light ring wear.)
A landmark set from a group who only ever gave the world two albums – but who've gone on to have a huge influence over the years! This initial offering from Breakwater is a masterful blend of jazzy fusion and mellower soul – a sound sifted together so perfectly, it really tops the rest ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print 2010 LP sleeve edition with the Get On Down obi!)
Brecker Brothers —
Back To Back ... LP Arista, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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Soulful fusion from The Brecker Brothers – a set that's one of their standout efforts from the 70s – and a record that went onto influence a whole generation of jazz musicians too! The album features the twin horns of Randy & Michael Brecker, along with alto by David Sanborn, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The start of a legendary run from superjazz brothers Randy and Michael Brecker – trumpeter and tenorist, respectively – already players who'd worked on a hell of a lot of previous sessions, both as a pair and on their own – finally stepping here into some well-deserved fame in the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, unglued bottom seam, bent corners, and some writing in fine marker at the bottom left corner.)
The start of a legendary run from superjazz brothers Randy and Michael Brecker – trumpeter and tenorist, respectively – already players who'd worked on a hell of a lot of previous sessions, both as a pair and on their own – finally stepping here into some well-deserved fame in the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Brecker Brothers —
Detente ... CD Arista/One Way, 1980. Used ...
Out Of Stock
An overlooked Brecker Brothers gem from the end of the 70s – easily one of their most soulful sets from the Arista years, and a record that's got way more lasting power than the Cold War reference of its title! The Brecker's are still rooted in jazz here, but definitely step out with plenty ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great non-Stax album from Memphis soul singer Shirley Brown – recorded for Arista, but with all the depth and feeling of her indie work! Shirley's wonderfully teamed here with songwriter Bettye Crutcher –one of the best second generation talents at Stax, and writer with a great way ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has ring & edge wear, stickers over the promo indicators.)
Tom Browne —
Love Approach ... LP GRP/Arista, 1980. Very Good Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
An early gem from trumpeter Tom Browne – a set that not only firmly established Browne as one of the best young players of his generation, but which also paved the way for a whole new direction for jazz funk in the 80s! The record is a perfect example of how great the mix of R&B rhythms ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the most striking Ornette Coleman albums of the 60s – a set that came together because of an odd regulation, but which also resulted in some really wonderful music as well! The record documents a 1965 London concert by Ornette – but, in order to get a visa to visit the UK, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, some aging, and small blemishes at the edges.)
Norman Connors —
Invitation ... LP Arista, 1979. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Norman Connors at the top of his game – working here with backing from his own Starship Orchestra, in a groove that's completely funky, deeply soulful, and touched with a fair bit of jazz as well! The album's a great summation of all the sounds that Connors had crafted on previous records ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some light wear.)
Norman Connors at the top of his game – working here with backing from his own Starship Orchestra, in a groove that's completely funky, deeply soulful, and touched with a fair bit of jazz as well! The album's a great summation of all the sounds that Connors had crafted on previous records ... (Soul) read moreCD
Killer work from the mighty Norman Connors – a set that's heavy on grooves, but which has all the jazzy depth of his early work too! The set features arrangements by some killer modern soul talents – Al Johnson, McKinley Jackson, and Paul Riser – who beautifully blend their own ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and is bent at the edges.)
Killer work from the mighty Norman Connors – a set that's heavy on grooves, but which has all the jazzy depth of his early work too! The set features arrangements by some killer modern soul talents – Al Johnson, McKinley Jackson, and Paul Riser – who beautifully blend their own ... (Soul) read moreCD
A fantastic bit of modern soul from Norman Connors – proof that he was still growing and changing as an artist, continuing to push his groove into whole new areas as the 70s progressed. The record takes the smooth jazzy sound of the earlier Buddah sides, sharpens it into a more sophisticated ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Tasty set that includes many of the Delfonics' best moments from their classic Philly Groove years! This is the kind of heavenly east coast group soul that never gets old – and it's no wonder this stuff keeps cropping up in movies and samples over the years. Titles include "Tell Me ... (Soul) read moreCD
A boatload of Lee Dorsey, from his 60s work on up through the 70s. Includes "Ya Ya", "Do-Re-Mi", "Ride Your Pony", "Get Out Of My Life Woman", "Working In The Coal Mine", "Everything I Do Gohn Be Funky", and "Yes We Can". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Eleventh House with Larry Coryell —
Level One ... LP Arista, 1975. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really heavily-jamming album from Larry Coryell's Eleventh House group – certainly to be expected, given that the lineup includes John Lee on bass, Mike Mandel on keyboards, and Alphonse Mouzon on drums! The sound has plenty of rock-fusion touches – and Coryell's guitar is searing, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, tiny peeled spot from price sticker removal, ink stamp in front, and is bumped at the bottom right corner.)
The female pop soul trio was alive and well in the 80s – morphed strongly from its 60s girl group roots and 70s disco chorus mode – to the point where a group like Expose was perfectly poised to take over the top of the charts! That catchy, poppy style is very firmly in place here ... (Soul) read moreCD
A stunning start to the 80s from Fela Kuti – and a record that has the Egypt 80 band cooking every bit as strongly as Africa 70! The album's got this massively cooking vibe right from the start – fast-running, fast-riffing rhythms that are peppered with horns at the beginning of "O ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the great lost funky soul records on Arista from the late 70's, and an album that hardly ever seems to come our way anymore. The tracks are a mix of slower group cuts and more up-tempo ones, with a feel that's similar to some of the east coast male groups from the early and mid 70s that ... (Soul) read moreCD
Fiesta —
Fiesta ... LP Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
One of the great lost funky soul records on Arista from the late 70's, and an album that hardly ever seems to come our way anymore. The tracks are a mix of slower group cuts and more up-tempo ones, with a feel that's similar to some of the east coast male groups from the early and mid 70s that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With "I Ran (So Far Away)" and "Space Age Love Song". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
David Forman —
David Forman ... LP Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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David Forman almost looks like a 70s-era Brian Eno on the cover – but he's got a completely different sound overall – an honest, earnest singer/songwriter mode, and one that's quite down to earth, especially given the album's presentation on Arista Records in 1976! Forman wrote most of ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Charles Fox/Barry Manilow —
Foul Play ... LP Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
A movie that's so familiar, we sometimes forget the greatness of its soundtrack! True, the film did give the world a few big hits from Barry Manilow, but the instrumental score by Charles Fox is mighty nice – a great blend of 70s cop/crime modes with a few tenser moments – orchestrated ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Aretha Franklin —
Aretha (1980) ... LP Arista, 1980. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
Classy later soul from Aretha Franklin – a set that's free from some of the too-commercial modes of other 80s work, but which still pushes the envelope nicely from her years at Atlantic! Production is both by Arif Mardin and Chuck Jackson – the former one of Franklin's best ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the shrink with hype sticker, with the shrinkwrap missing about half in back. Cover has some aging and a small sticker spot where exposed.)
Aretha Franklin —
Aretha (1980) ... CD Arista (Japan), 1980. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Classy later soul from Aretha Franklin – a set that's free from some of the too-commercial modes of other 80s work, but which still pushes the envelope nicely from her years at Atlantic! Production is both by Arif Mardin and Chuck Jackson – the former one of Franklin's best ... (Soul) read moreCD
Aretha Franklin —
Aretha (1986) ... LP Arista, 1986. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A big one from Aretha Franklin's 80s comeback years on Arista Records – a set that features a surprising guest appearance from Keith Richards, but mostly concentrates on Franklin's successful run with producer/arranger Narada Michael Walden – who continues to do a great job of updating ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the shrink with hype sticker. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
A big one from Aretha Franklin's 80s comeback years on Arista Records – a set that features a surprising guest appearance from Keith Richards, but mostly concentrates on Franklin's successful run with producer/arranger Narada Michael Walden – who continues to do a great job of updating ... (Soul) read moreCD
Aretha Franklin —
Get It Right ... LP Arista, 1983. Very Good+ ...
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A real standout from Aretha Franklin's years on Arista – a set produced by Luther Vandross, with a soaring groove that really opens Aretha up nicely! Luther's more in the mode here of his 70s club productions than his 80s hits – that warm, midtempo vibe that's full of lush moments, but ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Aretha Franklin —
Jump To It ... LP Arista, 1982. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Aretha's grooving sweetly on a record that's produced by Luther Vandross – and a damn strong one, too! Aretha wasn't the first, or the last classic soul singer to embrace the modern sounds of the early 80s, but relatively few outshined their younger peers as brilliantly as Aretha does here. ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, some aging, and partially unglued top seam.)
An early 80s gem from Aretha Franklin – one of the best of her years at Arista Records, thanks to solid help in the studio from the mighty Arif Mardin! Mardin's in perfect form here – the same blend of older soul and jazzier, more sophisticated styles that he was also bringing to Chaka ... (Soul) read moreCD
Aretha Franklin at the end of the 80s – capping off a big run of records for Arista with another successful collaboration with Narada Michael Walden! There's a bit more of a groove here than before – a nice bounce on many cuts that almost brings in a slight new jack flavor – but ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Sealed!)
Aretha Franklin —
Who's Zoomin Who? ... LP Arista, 1985. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A huge hit for Aretha Franklin – and a record that brought her famous vocals to a whole new generation of listeners! The sound is definitely different than before – a change from both the deep soul of Atlantic years, and the initial classy approach of her time at Arista – and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has an unglued seam and light wear.)
A huge hit for Aretha Franklin – and a record that brought her famous vocals to a whole new generation of listeners! The sound is definitely different than before – a change from both the deep soul of Atlantic years, and the initial classy approach of her time at Arista – and ... (Soul) read moreCD
A huge hit for Aretha Franklin – and a record that brought her famous vocals to a whole new generation of listeners! The sound is definitely different than before – a change from both the deep soul of Atlantic years, and the initial classy approach of her time at Arista – and ... (Soul) read moreCD
Kenny G —
Duotones ... LP Arista, 1986. Near Mint- ...
$4.99
With Alan Glass, Corrado Rustici, and John Raymond on guitar; Joe Plass and Randy Jackson on bass, Gigi Conaway and Kenny McDougald on drums, and Tony Gable on percussion. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
The last solo Jerry Garcia album, and a record that's a great illustration of just how far Garcia had come as an artist away from the Grateful Dead! The tunes are still full of that sunnier, more compact energy the group were doing on their own records in the period – but Jerry's also ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The last solo Jerry Garcia album, and a record that's a great illustration of just how far Garcia had come as an artist away from the Grateful Dead! The tunes are still full of that sunnier, more compact energy the group were doing on their own records in the period – but Jerry's also ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, light ringwear, small initials in pen in back, and is bent a bit at the top seam and right side. Label has small initials in pen.)
Like the title says. Tracks include "They Don't Dance No Mo", "Cell Therapy", "Dirty South" feat Big Boi, "Black Ice" feat Outkast, "Get Rich To This" feat Big Boi & Backbone, "What It Ain't (Ghetto Enuff)" feat TLC, "Soul ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Not just disco nights, but some great mellow moments too – a wonderfully well-rounded classic from this great quartet – as tight and groovy as it is cool and classy! By the time of this debut, the group had already had plenty of 70s soul experience as The Rhythm Makers – a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, hype and promo stickers, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
"Disco Nights" is one of the greatest grooves ever from GQ – a tightly-stepping number that's every thing a rollerskating track should have been at the end of the 70s! The tune builds wonderfully from the very first beat – keeping time with a very sharp focus, but also ... (Soul) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Wonderfully solid grooving from GQ – an album issued a few years after their bigger hits, but it's still plenty great and just as worthy! The trio have a wonderful way of laying out a sweet harmony without getting too cloying, nor too poppy – and the best cuts here glide along ... (Soul) read moreCD
GQ —
GQ Two ... LP Arista, 1980. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Completely sublime grooves from GQ – a second set that's almost even better than their first – thanks to perfect production, and wicked rhythms that are right on the money, track after track! The group start the set with a flurry of upbeat grooves that really show the full potential of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a spot of sticker residue, faint ring wear, and light bends on the edges.)
Grateful Dead —
Dead Set ... LP Arista/Grateful Dead, 1980. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)...
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Features material recorded live in San Francisco and New York in 1980! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Grateful Dead —
Dead Set ... LP Arista, 1980. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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A classic double-length live set from the Grateful Dead – material that really shows just how much of their core sound they'd retained, even after shifting labels in the late 70s! The tracks are relatively short – longer jams are only the stuff of 21st Century Dead archive releases ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album