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Arthur Adams —
It's Private Tonight/
Blue Thumb/Cleopatra, Early 1970s. New Copy 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
Arthur Adams has his roots in blues, but he comes across here with a wonderfully warm Cali soul sort of vibe – that mix of earthy currents and tighter touches that was showing up in some of the best Fantasy Records work of the period! On the album It's Private Tonight, Arthur sings and plays ... (Soul) read more CD
Butts Band —
Hear & Now ... LP 
ABC/Blue Thumb, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Blue Thumb, 1968. Very Good Gatefold ... $29.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ring & surface wear.)
Blue Thumb, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99 24.99
Great early work from Albert Collins – the kind of mean, lean music that Collins specialized in before his later years of cliche – served up here in a style that's almost more funk than blues overall! The tracks are all instrumentals, with lots of raw guitar and soulful saxophone ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has surface and edge wear, with a small split on the top seam.)
Crusaders —
Chain Reaction ... LP Blue Thumb, 1975. Very Good- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
On this one, the Crusaders definitely crossed from jazz into funk – but who cares, because the album's so darn great! The record's got a tight LA groove, with some excellent electric keyboards, sweet sax solos, and tight drumming throughout. True proof that sometimes a lot of money can be ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has heavier edge wear, cut corner, some surface wear.)
Crusaders —
Scratch ... LP Blue Thumb/Chisa, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great Crusaders album – and one that's a perfect bridge between their earlier soul jazz styles, and their tighter funkier electric one. The record was recorded live at the Roxy, and the group is augmented by Larry Carlton on guitar, who gives the tracks a nice razor edge at his best ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Blue Thumb/Chisa pressing. Cover has a promo stamp and light wear.)
Crusaders —
Scratch ... CD Blue Thumb/MCA, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great Crusaders album – and one that's a perfect bridge between their earlier soul jazz styles, and their tighter funkier electric one. The album was recorded live at the Roxy, and the group is augmented by Larry Carlton on guitar, who gives the tracks a nice razor edge at his best moments. ... (Jazz) read more CD
Crusaders —
Southern Comfort ... LP Blue Thumb, 1974. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A landmark album from The Crusaders – and a set that really has them sweetening up their groove with lots of tasty R&B touches! The guitar's a bit more pronounced in the mix on this one – setting up some tightly funky rhythms that almost seem to free up the horns even more for solo ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear)
Crusaders —
Those Southern Knights ... LP Blue Thumb/ABC, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... 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
(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner and an unglued seam.)
Crusaders —
Unsung Heroes ... LP Blue Thumb/Chisa, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Very nice heavy funk material, recorded by The Crusaders right at the pivotal time when they were moving from straigher soul jazz to a nice electric 70s groove! The record features some excellent original compositions by the band – like "Crossfire", "Unsung Heroes", " ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Thumb, 1974. Very Good ... $19.99
One of our favorite records of all time! We've got to admit, this one's an acquired taste, but if you dig cool LA studio pop from the early 70's, this record's a real treasure! Nick DeCaro was probably best known to the world as an instrumental arranger for A&M (he did a lot of the Claudine ... (Now Sound) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a short click on two tracks on side 2. Cover has light ring wear, cutout hole.)
Blue Thumb/Verve, 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
A wickedly funky album from Joao Donato – quite different than his earlier bossa sessions, and recorded in LA with a sweet jazzy bounce! The album's overflowing with great keyboard work – and Joao plays both piano and organ, in a group that includes percussion from Emil Richards, who ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing – pressed at Third Man!)
Aynsley Dunbar —
Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation – To Mum From Aynsley & The Boys ... LP Blue Thumb, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The great Aynsley Dunbar on drums – with lots of piano and organ from Tommy Eyre and guitar solos from John Moorshead. Produced by John Mayall too! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Finnigan & Wood —
Crazed Hipsters ... LP Blue Thumb, Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
We're not sure we'd go as far as to say that Mike Finnigan and Jerry Wood are the crazed hipsters promised in the title – but they do a very good job here of hitting some of the more offbeat sides of the scene in the early 70s! By the time of the record, Mike had plenty of experience on a ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Luis Gasca —
Luis Gasca (For Those Who Chant) ... LP Blue Thumb, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest solo albums ever issued by Latin jazz trumpeter Luis Gasca – a set that really expands on his debut for Atlantic Records, and which brings in a whole host of early 70s west coast Latin influences! The style here is very laidback and open – a bit like some of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Luis Gasca —
Luis Gasca (For Those Who Chant) (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Blue Thumb/Big Pink (South Korea), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest solo albums ever issued by Latin jazz trumpeter Luis Gasca – a set that really expands on his debut for Atlantic Records, and which brings in a whole host of early 70s west coast Latin influences! The style here is very laidback and open – a bit like some of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks —
Where's The Money ... CD Blue Thumb, 1971. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic live album from Dan Hicks and this mighty cool west coast combo – a set that's all stripped-down, and provides a great showcase for their amazing vocal and acoustic instrumental interplay! Dan's got two two female singers along for the performance – Maryann Price and Naomi ... (Rock) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks —
Where's The Money/Blue Thumb/BGO (UK), Early 1970s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
A trio of albums from one of the most unique groups on the west coast scene! First up is Where's The Money – a classic live album from Dan Hicks and this mighty cool west coast combo – a set that's all stripped-down, and provides a great showcase for their amazing vocal and acoustic ... (Rock) read more CD
Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks —
Last Train To Hicksville – The Home Of Happy Feet ... CD Blue Thumb/MCA, 1973. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Completely charming work from the great Dan Hicks – one of the few cats who could make us like music like this so much! Dan sings and plays rhythm guitar – and the group also features vocals from Maryann Price and Naomi Eisenberg – that lovely pair whose harmonies with Hicks ... (Rock) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks —
Return To Hicksville – The Best Of Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks – The Blue Thumb Years 1971 to 1973 ... CD Blue Thumb/Hip-O, Early 70s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Earl Hooker —
Sweet Black Angel ... LP Blue Thumb, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Produced and arranged by Ike Turner! Titles include "Funky Blues", "Cross Cut Saw", "Drivin Wheel", "Shuffle", "Boogie Don't Blot", and "The Mood". (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Incognito —
No Time Like The Future ... CD Suonaphone/Blue Thumb, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
More than a decade of work from Incognito, and Bluey's still going strong! The group here are picking up some of the 21st Century Soul touches of late 90s Talking Loud – but that's a great thing by us, as they forge together the warmth of their earlier tunes with the crisp freshness of the ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
Last Poets —
At Last ... LP Blue Thumb, Early 70s. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Probably the rarest of all albums by the Last Poets – so rare that it often doesn't show up in lists of their work, and that it's never reissued with the frequency of their other early titles. Jalal is firmly in place by this point, and his hip rhyming poetry has brought a new level of ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has heavier edge wear with splitting on the spine, and ring wear.)
Love —
Out Here ... LP Blue Thumb, Early 70s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A strange album when put next to Love's Elektra records – and one that's not without its weaknesses – but the band's got a kick-ass drummer, and the record's filled with more than a few tasty moments that have a bit of funk in them. Layered with Arthur Lee's hip guitar, the sound is ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Love —
Out There ... CD Blue Thumb/Big Beat (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Lesser-known work by Love – recorded immediately after the group's seminal records on Elektra, with a slightly different sound! The CD brings together tracks from the albums Out Here and False Start – both of which feature the band moving back to basics, working in a harder rocking ... (Rock) read more CD
Hugh Masekela —
I Am Not Afraid ... LP Blue Thumb/Chisa, 1974. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An excellent little record from Hugh Masekela – cut right during that perfect time when he was mixing soul, funk, and just the right amount of jazz to keep things real! The record features some nice electric piano from Joe Sample, and the best cuts have a choppy funky groove. Some cuts have ... (Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Hugh Masekela —
Introducing Hedzoleh Soundz ... LP Blue Thumb, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Like Hugh Masekela's other records on Blue Thumb, this is a totally great bit of Afro funk, with a good hard groove filled with tight jazz playing, and some nice choppy rhythm that feels like it belongs on a Fela record. Great stuff played by his tight little Hedzoleh Soundz group, with the cuts ... (Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Thumb, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
Dave Mason's first solo album – and a pretty a great one! Alone Together wasn't a huge hit back in the day, but man is a ever a pleasing set. It's rich with blues & soul steeped lead vocals and sweet backing harmonies and bed of acoustic guitars at the core of most of the tunes – ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Marbled vinyl pressing in the fold-out gatefold cover.)
Blue Thumb, 1972. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A split album – one side live, one in the studio – one that features guest work from Graham Nash, Spencer Davis, and Rita Coolidge – on titles that include "Pearly Queen", "Just A Song", "To Be Free", "Headkeeper", "World In ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging.)
Dave Mason & Cass Elliot —
Dave Mason & Cass Elliot ... LP Blue Thumb, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really nice album from Dave Mason & Mama Cass – one that has Dave's vocals mostly in the lead, but which also brings him much closer in style to Mama's sweet and dreamy pop mode – a lovely little psychedelic folk pop record with soulful touches! The backing is mostly by a small ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, with light ring impressions.)
Stanton Moore —
Flyin' The Koop ... CD Blue Thumb, 2002. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Tight funky grooves from the jamband underground – one of the strongest albums of this type to come out in years! Stanton Moore's at the head of a small all-star combo that includes Skerik and Karl Denson on sax, Brian Seeger on guitar, and Chris Wood on bass – and Stanton's work on ... (Deep Funk) read more CD
(Small cutout hole through case.)
Ken Nordine —
How Are Things In Your Town? ... LP Blue Thumb, Late 50s/Early 60s/1971. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Wild! This is an excellent compilation of material from Nordine's earlier Word Jazz albums on Dot – repackaged in a very hip version, for the hippie crowd that was rediscovering him at the time. The album includes an incredible selection of Nordine's weird productions, with lots of spacey ... (Spoken Word) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pointer Sisters —
Pointer Sisters ... CD Blue Thumb/Universal, 1973. Used ... $9.99
The fantastic debut of The Pointer Sisters – an album that's a lot deeper than most of their crossover pop from years to come! At the time of the album's release, the trio were a badass group of female singers on the Bay Area scene – out to redefine the role of the girl group in soul ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Pointer Sisters ... LP 6.99(Out of print MCA pressing.)
Blue Thumb, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
The fantastic debut of The Pointer Sisters – an album that's a lot deeper than most of their crossover pop from years to come! At the time of the album's release, the trio were a badass group of female singers on the Bay Area scene – out to redefine the role of the girl group in soul ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Pointer Sisters ... CD 9.99(Cover has a cutout hole, ring wear, edge wear, and light aging.)
Pointer Sisters —
Pointer Sisters Live At The Opera House ... LP Blue Thumb, 1974. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
No opera here – but a really unique early live show by The Pointer Sisters, one that shows the Bay Area quartet to be one of the most diverse soul acts of their generation! The double-length set features the girls singing a mix of older jazz tunes and a few newer tracks – scatting in ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing – with hype sticker. Cover has a small cutout mark.)
Pointer Sisters —
Pointer Sisters/Blue Thumb/BGO (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Two early albums from this legendary group – back to back in a single set! First up is the self-titled Pointer Sisters – the group's debut, and an album that's a lot deeper than most of their crossover pop from years to come! At the time of the album's release, the trio were a badass ... (Soul) read more CD
Blue Thumb, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
A brilliant record by Sun Ra & The Arkestra – and an album that forever gave them a slogan to live by! The record's different than some of the other Arkestra work from the time – in that it's a bit tighter and more spiritual, more in keeping with the style of the Blue Thumb label, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Space Is The Place ... CD 8.99(Part of the Verve By Request series!)
Tom Rapp —
Stardancer ... LP Blue Thumb, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful music from singer Tom Rapp – probably best known as the lead voice behind Pearls Before Swine, but a hell of a solo act on his own! The work here follows in the same moody, melancholic territory as the best ESP sides from Pearls Before Swine – but there's also a bit tighter ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jimmy Smith —
Dot Com Blues ... CD Blue Thumb, 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jimmy Smith on organ, Russell Malone on guitar, Reggie McBride on bass, and Harvey Mason on drums – plus guest vocals from Etta James and Dr. John, as well as guitar and vocals from BB King and Taj Mahal. (Jazz) CD
Blue Thumb, 1973. Very Good+ ... $23.99
A brilliant debut from Sylvester – quite different than his later disco and club work – although still pretty upbeat and groovy overall! The album's a really unique sort of effort – one that's unabashedly gender-bending, but also wonderfully solid from a musical perspective ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – with scratch n smell sticker! Cover has light wear, and a cutout hole.)
Gabor Szabo —
Gabor Szabo Live With Charles Lloyd – Featuring Spellbinder ... LP Blue Thumb, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A nice little record by Gabor – one that reproduces the kind of groove he was hitting on his classic Impulse albums, a mix of tripped-out modal jazz with exotic influences, and more than a bit of soul. Gabor's reunited here with his old bandmate Charles Lloyd from Chico Hamilton years – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole, some ring and edge wear, and is lightly bent at the bottom edge.)
Gabor Szabo —
Magical Connection ... LP Blue Thumb, Early 70s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A very groovy set from guitar genius Gabor Szabo – one that features all those cool tones and elements he'd developed on his late 60s albums for Impulse and Skye Records, given a tighter LA groove here, with almost an A&M Records vibe! There's loads of great solos throughout, played in a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gabor Szabo —
Magical Connection (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Blue Thumb/Big Pink (South Korea), 1970. New Copy Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A very groovy set from guitar genius Gabor Szabo – one that features all those cool tones and elements he'd developed on his late 60s albums for Impulse and Skye Records, given a tighter LA groove here, with almost an A&M Records vibe! There's loads of great solos throughout, played in a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ike & Tina Turner —
Hunter ... LP Blue Thumb/Elemental, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A pretty sweet little album from Ike & Tina Turner – recording during a period when it seemed like they had contracts with just about every soul label on the market! This one's definitely got that hip "play it for the Fillmore crowd" sound that you'd expect from Blue Thumb ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Thumb/Trading Places (UK), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
A record with maybe the most famous album cover ever used by Ike and Tina Turner – and a set that's maybe one of the rawest they ever cut as well! The material was done at a time when the couple were really riding high – but instead of going for a commercial or polished sound, they ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Thumb, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $49.99
Titles include "By The Light Of A Magical Moon", "Dove", "Wind Cheetah", "Fist Heart Mighty Dawn Dart", "Elemental Child", and "A Day Laye". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Blue Thumb pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, tiny peeled spot from price sticker removal, and a cutout hole at the top right edge.)
Tyrannosaurus Rex —
Ride A White Swan/
Blue Thumb, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Tyrannosaurus Rex —
Ride A White Swan/Blue Thumb, 1970. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Blue Thumb, 1972. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
Plenty of darkness here from Phil Upchurch – those great tones and notes he worked so well back in the 70s – all with that near-perfect quality that made him one of the most in-demand players of his day! The style here is a bit different than some of Phil's previous work in Chicago ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a touch of light wear on the top seam but looks great overall!)
Phil Upchurch —
Lovin' Feeling ... LP Blue Thumb, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of Phil Upchurch's best records – and one that's a no-nonsense batch of funky instrumentals that feature some really great guitar! Phil's dropped the Hendrix fuzz of some of his Cadet sides of the late 60s – and instead, he's working in a stretched-out chromatic mode that has bits ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
All Day Thumb Sucker ... LP Blue Thumb, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With selections by Love, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Earl Hooker, Robbie Basho, Aynsley Dunbar, Albert Collins, Ike & Tina Turner, Fred McDowell, Bossa Rio, Southwind, and more! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
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