Ruby Andrews —
Black Ruby ... LP Charly (UK), 1972. New Copy (reissue)...
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A hell of a great record from Ruby Andrews – a Chicago soul singer who started out sweet, but comes on hard and heavy on this righteous classic from the start of the 70s! The record's got a badass vibe you never would have expected from Andrews a few years before – with tremendous ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Areski & Brigitte Fontaine —
L'Incendie ... CD BYG/Charly (UK), Early 1970s. New Copy ...
$11.9916.99
Great work by the team of Brigitte Fontaine and Areski Belcam – two of the most enigmatic talents you'll ever hear on record! The album's the only one they ever recorded that wasn't issued by the Saravah label – and it's a fantastic blend of otherworldly vocals with spare ... (French) read moreCD
Great work by the team of Brigitte Fontaine and Areski Belcam – two of the most enigmatic talents you'll ever hear on record! The album's the only one they ever recorded that wasn't issued by the Saravah label – and it's a fantastic blend of otherworldly vocals with spare ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really beautiful debut from PP Arnold – the American soul singer who first really made her mark in England, thanks to some key support from The Rolling Stones and other 60s rockers! Despite the British nature of this record – and despite the fact that production is by Mick Jagger, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
PP Arnold —
Kafunta ... CD Immediate/Charly (UK), 1968. New Copy ...
$9.9919.99
A classic set of British soul by PP Arnold – LA native, and a onetime member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue who ended up staying behind in the UK after a mid 60s tour! The album's got a very interesting approach that's quite a bit more sophisticated than the sound of the Ike Turner group ... (Soul) read moreCD
PP Arnold —
Kafunta ... LP Immediate/Charly (UK), 1968. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
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A classic set of British soul by PP Arnold – LA native, and a onetime member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue who ended up staying behind in the UK after a mid 60s tour! The album's got a very interesting approach that's quite a bit more sophisticated than the sound of the Ike Turner group ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The Art Ensemble at the height of their powers – really letting loose on the Parisian scene of the late 60s, where they found a great audience for all the new ideas they'd been brewing up back home! The album's definitely one that has the group's unique ethos coming into focus – that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The Art Ensemble at the height of their powers – really letting loose on the Parisian scene of the late 60s, where they found a great audience for all the new ideas they'd been brewing up back home! The album's definitely one that has the group's unique ethos coming into focus – that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great live set from Azymuth – recorded in Rio in 1979, with a harder, more open feel than most of their studio work of the time! The set takes off with the intensity of a classic 70s fusion set – led by the majestic keyboards of Jose Roberto Bertrami, really kicking out here with a ... (Brazil) read moreCD
LaVern Baker —
Real Gone Gal ... LP Atlantic/Charly (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
$9.99
Classic Atlantic work by LaVern Baker – with titles that include "Whipper Snapper", "Voodoo Voodoo", "Bumble Bee", "Shake A Hand", "Tiny Tim", "How Can You Leave A Man Like This", and "Hey Memphis". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
A killer collection of King recordings that Charly put together to showcase the awesome alto sax sounds of the great Earl Bostic! The sides are from the late 40s through the mid 50s – and include important early work by later giants who include John Coltrane, Larry Bunker, Barney Kessel, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Obscure Holiday work from James Brown – not the oft-compiled tracks from his late 60s years at King Records, but some later numbers that show that Brown could still turn out one heck of a Christmas tune! James' vocals are at their older best – still surprisingly powerful, and able to ... read moreCD
Early Benny Carter recordings featuring Carter with the Chocolate Dandies, McKinney's Cotton Pickers, Kai Ewan's Orchestra, and as a leader of his own large group. Includes 70 tracks on 3 CDs. (Jazz) CD
The full scope of genius from the legendary Alvin Cash – not just his 60s gritty groovers, but a host of later funk tracks as well – all packaged into a beautiful book-styled package! Cash is one of our favorite Chicago artists ever – a dancer by trade, but a flamboyant ... (Soul) read moreCD
Ray Charles —
How Long Blues ... CD Charly, 1940s/1950s/1960s. Used ...
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A trio of classic albums from Don Cherry – packaged in a heavy book-like cover, with lots of new notes too! On the first part of the set, Cherry really breaks out on his classic Mu sessions from France – using the new freedoms of post-68 Paris to explore themes at a level that would ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Orient, a beauty from Don Cherry – is one of his rarest records! This set was originally only ever issued by the Japanese branch of BYG Records in the early 70s, and it features 2 live performances from France, both of them great! Don's in a spare trance-like mode here – working with ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Charlie Christian —
Guitar Wizard ... CD Le Jazz/Charly (UK), Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ...
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With Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Fletcher Henderson, Jerry Jerome, Frankie Hines, Nick Fatool, Count Basie, Georgie Auld & others. (Jazz) CD
Sublime soul from the great Otis Clay – early material done on the Chicago scene in the years before he hit bigger fame in the 70s – and tracks that may well be some of our favorite material ever by the singer! Otis already has that impeccable deep soul approach going on here – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A legendary crossover Latin album from the mid 70s! Percussionist Rafael Cortijo leads a killer group that mixes Latin jazz, salsa, and 70's soul instrumentation into a groove that's still being touted highly today – a classic Nuyorican sound that's only slightly electric, but has a really ... (Latin) read moreCD
Crazy Cavan & The Rhythm Rockers —
Rockability ... LP Charly (UK), 1976. Near Mint- ...
$6.999.99
Loads of Fania Records classics – 16 tracks that include "Quimbara", "Soy Antillana", "A Santa Barbara", "Bemba Colora", "Cuando Tu Me Quieras", "Sabroso Son Cubano", and "Berimbau". (Latin) CD
Bill Doggett —
Gon' Doggett ... LP King/Charly (UK), Late 1950s. Near Mint- ...
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Killer Hammond soul from one of the all-time greats – a smoking set of gems from his big years on King Records! Most numbers feature the legendary combo with Billy Butler on guitar and Clifford Scott on tenor – but there's also some nice instrumental variation too. Titles include ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Flying Saucers —
Keep On Comin ... LP Charly (UK), 1978. Near Mint- ...
$11.9919.99
One of the crowning moments of genius from the great George Clinton – a record that has Funkadelic really finding their groove, in the same way that Parliament were helping push underground funk into both the clubs and the mainstream – while also showing that the P-Funk empire can jam ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the crowning moments of genius from the great George Clinton – a record that has Funkadelic really finding their groove, in the same way that Parliament were helping push underground funk into both the clubs and the mainstream – while also showing that the P-Funk empire can jam ... (Soul) read moreCD
Includes the albums One Nation Under A Groove, Hardcore Jollies, Uncle Jam Wants You, and The Electric Spanking Of War Babies. (Soul) CD
Gaylads —
Fire & Rain ... LP Beverley's/Charly (UK), 1969. New Copy (reissue)...
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The title track is the big hit by James Taylor – but don't hold that against The Gaylads, as the trio make the tune very much their own – as they do with all the fantastic material in this set! The group work here with superb production from Leslie Kong – slow-burning rocksteady ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Gong —
Angel's Egg ... CD Virgin/Charly/Decal (UK), 1973. Used ...
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A key album in the legendary early years of Gong – that mythical moment when the group was almost more like a cult or a commune than just another rock band on the scene! The set has the group very firmly ensconced in their French country home, where the record was recorded – with a ... (Rock) read moreCD
The first album from Gong – and a weird little masterpiece that's left an undeniable imprint over the years! There's a definite proggish feel to the set, and some jazz rock elements too – but the overall approach is considerably madder than most at the time – hardly headed for ... (Rock) read moreCD
The first album from Gong – and a weird little masterpiece that's left an undeniable imprint over the years! There's a definite proggish feel to the set, and some jazz rock elements too – but the overall approach is considerably madder than most at the time – hardly headed for ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Gong (Daevid Allen/Gilli Smyth) —
Magick Brother ... CD Actuel/Charly (UK), 1969. Used ...
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One of the most striking early albums from Daevid Allen and Gong – and very well-placed on the BYG label, given that it features contributions from avant jazz musicians – including Burton Greene on piano, Didier Malherbe on flute and soprano, and Barre Phillips on bass! The mix of ... (Rock) read moreCD
Dexter Gordon on the European scene at the end of the 60s – blowing with that bold, well-formed tone that makes extended performances like this so great – almost a casebook lesson on tenor-based invention – set to some well-crafted rhythms by a trio that features Cees Slinger on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
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Charlie Gracie —
Amazing Gracie ... LP Charly (UK), 1981. Near Mint- ...
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Rough and raw blues from John Lee Hooker – recorded with plenty of emphasis on gritty guitar and vocals, backed by a nicely understated rhythm section! The overall feel is a bit rootsier than some of the other blues work coming out from Chicago labels at the time – and Hooker's right ... (Blues) read moreCD
Instant Funk —
Funk Is On ... CD Salsoul/Charly (UK), 1980. New Copy ...
$8.9914.99
A great album from Instant Funk – a really fully developed batch of tunes that has them stepping out from their role as a Philly backup group! The album bounces along in a well-produced groove – thanks to Bunny Sigler – stepping with the best funky Salsoul work of the time in a ... (Soul) read moreCD
Instant Funk —
Funk Is On ... CD Salsoul/Charly (UK), 1980. Used ...
$6.99
A great album from Instant Funk – a really fully developed batch of tunes that has them stepping out from their role as a Philly backup group! The album bounces along in a well-produced groove – thanks to Bunny Sigler – stepping with the best funky Salsoul work of the time in a ... (Soul) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Big Ten Inch Record (Alt)", "Bad Man Jackson, That's Me", "Jamin' And Jumpin'", "We Ain't Got Nothin' (But The Blues)", "Bullmoose Jackson Blues", "The Honeydripper", "Hold Him Joe", "I Want A Bowlegged ... (Soul) read moreCD
A reissue single, featuring 2 of the best mellow groovers from Jeffree! Worth it for the classic "Love's Gonna Last" alone! (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
La Controversia —
Vision Divina ... LP Coco/Charly (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)...
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One of the most obscure albums issued on the legendary New York Coco Records imprint of the 70s – and one of the rootsiest too, as the set's got a vibe that's a bit earthier than some of the label's records by bigger-name acts! The percussion is totally great – almost descarga-inspired ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes the songs "Rhythm Is Our Business", "Sophisticated lady", "Mood Indigo", "Black & Tan Fantasy", "Stratosphere", "Organ Grinder's Swing", "Runnin' A Temperature", "Coquette", "For Dancers Only", ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Maceo & All The King's Men —
Doing Their Own Thing ... LP House Of The Fox/Charly (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)...
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A fantastic funky gem from the start of the 70s – an album recorded during a period when Maceo Parker left James Brown's band for a few years – and struck out on his own with a fiery little combo that was every bit as funky as the Fred Wesley & The JBs! The record captures the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
2 overlooked gems from Curtis Mayfield – back to back on one CD! Give Get Take & Have is done with an emphasis on warmer, sweeter styles – tunes that mix a subtle approach to funk with some great warm vocals from Curtis – in a way that re-exposes his talents as a singer of ... (Soul) read moreCD
One of the last great Curtis Mayfield albums – often overlooked, but essential in any collection of his work! The sound is still very much in the classic Curtom mode, with less of the uptempo and disco groovers that were showing up on some of the other records from the time – and more ... (Soul) read moreCD
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Curtis Mayfield —
Tripping Out ... CD Curtom/Charly (UK), 1980. Used ...
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Wonderful stuff – and one of Curtis' last great songs! "Tripping Out" has a stepping midtempo approach – one that features snapping beats at the bottom, sweetened strings over the top, and a really solid Curtom production job – all slowly grooving and snaking around, ... (Soul) read moreCD
MEV (Musica Elettronica Viva) —
Sound Pool ... CD Actuel/Charly (UK), 1969. New Copy ...
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There were plenty of revolutionary performances recorded for the BYG label in 1969, but this one might be the most revolutionary – an insane combination of sounds from a variety of different musicians and artists – all united under the banner of Musica Elettronica Viva for the recording! ... (Out Sound) read moreCD
There were plenty of revolutionary performances recorded for the BYG label in 1969, but this one might be the most revolutionary – an insane combination of sounds from a variety of different musicians and artists – all united under the banner of Musica Elettronica Viva for the recording! ... (Out Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Recorded at the Antibes Jazz Festival July 13 1960. Charles Mingus on bass, Eric Dolphy on alto saxophone, Dannie Richmond on drums, Charles Mingus on piano, and Ted Curson on trumpet. (Jazz) CD
2 seminal sessions from avant soul trombonist Grachan Moncur III – back to back on 1 CD! New Africa features Moncur hitting an Archie Shepp-ish, spiritual vein in his playing – recorded in Paris with a group that includes Shepp, Roscoe Mitchell, Dave Burrell, and Andrew Cyrille. Side ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Thelonious Monk —
Paris Concert ... CD Affinity/Charly, 1967. Used ...
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Tracks include "Just A Gigolo," "Lulu's Back In Town," "Sweet and Lovely," and more. (Jazz) CD
Natural Four —
Natural Four ... CD Charly (UK), 1975. Used ...
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Sweeeeet soul from Chicago! The Natural Four were one of the greatest soul harmony groups of the 70's – and their work on the Curtom has an amazing "rough with the smooth" quality that really sets them apart from east coast groups of the time! Part of the strength of the set has ... (Soul) read moreCD
A classic set of grooves from the Minneapolis scene – work that comes from the early days of Prince, when he was an up and coming talent on the scene – and which also continues a bit into early 80s years as well, even after he'd been signed to Warner Brothers! The exact nature of these ... (Soul) read moreCD
A classic set of grooves from the Minneapolis scene – work that comes from the early days of Prince, when he was an up and coming talent on the scene – and which also continues a bit into early 80s years as well, even after he'd been signed to Warner Brothers! The exact nature of these ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic set of grooves from the Minneapolis scene – work that comes from the early days of Prince, when he was an up and coming talent on the scene – and which also continues a bit into early 80s years as well, even after he'd been signed to Warner Brothers! The exact nature of these ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really unusual album from the mighty Ohio Players – their first full length set, and a record that's very different than their better-known work on Westbound and Mercury – but every bit as great! The band is tight and funky, but in a sort of deep soul 60s way – with ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Palmieri —
Sun Of Latin Music ... LP Coco/Charly (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)...
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A seminal bit of 70s Latin from Eddie Palmieri – a full, rich session that really earns the "sun" in its title! Eddie's working here in that complicated approach to jazzy rhythms from the later Tico years – inflected by a bit of straighter salsa rhythms – in a style ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really rare slice of work from the great Bobby Pauneto – easily one of our favorite artists on the New York Latin scene of the 60s! Bobby's best known for a rare album on the Mardi Gras label in the late 60s, and two groundbreaking 70s albums of Latin jazz – and the material here ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pioneers —
Long Shot ... LP Beverley's/Charly (UK), 1969. New Copy (reissue)...
$24.9929.99
An early gem from The Pioneers, and one of the first records on the Trojan label too – the kind of head-nodding, late rocksteady sounds that made the imprint a key bridge between the scenes in Kingston and London at the end of the 60s! The Pioneers have a bit more complex vocal interplay ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Really unique material from Sun Ra – a pair of recordings that were initially circulated much more strongly than some of his Saturn Records material, thanks to the power of the BYG/Actuel label in the early 70s – but tracks that actually come from a variety of different sessions that Ra ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Really unique material from Sun Ra – a pair of recordings that were initially circulated much more strongly than some of his Saturn Records material, thanks to the power of the BYG/Actuel label in the early 70s – but tracks that actually come from a variety of different sessions that Ra ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Really unique material from Sun Ra – a pair of recordings that were initially circulated much more strongly than some of his Saturn Records material, thanks to the power of the BYG/Actuel label in the early 70s – but tracks that actually come from a variety of different sessions that Ra ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Really unique material from Sun Ra – a pair of recordings that were initially circulated much more strongly than some of his Saturn Records material, thanks to the power of the BYG/Actuel label in the early 70s – but tracks that actually come from a variety of different sessions that Ra ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Jimmy Reed —
Upside Your Head ... LP Vee Jay/Charly (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
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Titles include "Big Boss Man", "Baby What You Want Me To Do", "Aw Shucks Hush Your Mouth", "Found Love", "Good Lover", "Honest I Do", and "Shame Shame Shame". (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
Betty Roche/Marilyn Moore —
Sophisticated Ladies ... CD Charly/Affinity (UK), Mid/Late 50s. Used ...
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Incredible work from one of the greatest female southern soul singers ever – a sublime record that mixes together some of Ann Sexton's best Sound Stage Seven singles, plus a few more that we've only ever seen on this set! Given Ann's greatness, and the strong memory of her work that's been ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Archie Shepp —
Blase ... CD BYG/Charly (UK), 1969. New Copy ...
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A crucial album from Archie Shepp – one that finds him enjoying new freedoms on the French scene at the end of the 60s – which then helps him take off from his earlier Impulse Records modes, at a level he'd then bring back to the label in the early 70s! There's a very free-thinking ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A crucial album from Archie Shepp – one that finds him enjoying new freedoms on the French scene at the end of the 60s – which then helps him take off from his earlier Impulse Records modes, at a level he'd then bring back to the label in the early 70s! There's a very free-thinking ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
2 landmark Archie Shepp albums in one package! Blase is filled with long, spiritual tracks that comprise some of his best European recordings of the decade, and the titles include "There is a Balm in Gilead", "Touareg", and "My Angel". The group includes Jeanne Lee ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Archie Shepp —
Poem For Malcolm ... LP BYG/Charly (France), 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
$31.9933.99
Beautiful work from Archie Shepp – a record that's filled with meaning and power, and which really stands out as a freer expression of his ideals while working on the European scene! The players here are an array of other BYG/Actuel luminaries – including Burton Green on piano, Grachan ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Archie Shepp & The Full Moon Ensemble —
Live In Antibes Vol 1 & 2 ... CD BYG/Charly (UK), Late 1960s. New Copy 2CD ...
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A seminal live set from tenorist Archie Shepp – and some of his freest, least-structured material ever! Shepp's still a righteous force here on his horn, but there also seems to be equal emphasis on the contributions of all members of the group – woven together in a really rich ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Soft Heap —
Soft Heap ... LP BYG/Charly (UK), 1978. Near Mint- ...
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A great extension of the jazzy Soft Machine vibe of the early 70s – played to perfection here by the Soft Heap combo that followed that famous group! The work here is almost more jazz-based than before – although there's still some rockish overtones in the rhythms – and reedman ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Spooky Tooth —
Mirror ... CD Charly (UK), 1974. Used ...
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The final album from Spooky Tooth – at least during their initial run – and a surprisingly strong set that really points to a huge amount of new directions and ideas! Mike Patto is in the group this time around – and the presence of his vocals and deft instrumental work really ... (Rock) read moreCD
Toots & The Maytals —
Sweet & Dandy ... LP Beverley's/Charly (UK), 1968. New Copy (reissue)...
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One of the first full length albums from Toots Hibbert and the Maytals – a classic set of rocksteady grooving that not only bridged generations of Jamaican music, but also helped build a bridge to the UK scene! Leslie Kong is at the controls, and comes up with the perfect kind of darkly ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mel Torme/Tony Bennett —
Song Stylists ... CD TKO/Charly (UK), Late 1950s/Early 1960s. Used ...
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A great collection from the label that virtually helped invent rockabilly – and one of the earliest collections on Charly Records, too! 16 tracks – with work by Ray Smith, Jack Earls, Sonny Burgess, Ray Harris, Carl McVoy, Eddie Bond, The Jesters, Edwin Bruce, Malcolm Yelvington, Carl ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album