A great portrait of an under-recorded artist – Joe Albany's last album ever, recorded for Elektra records during their early 80s run of straight jazz sides! The record's got a spare, personal quality that's similar to Albany's other late work – but it's a bit more professionally put ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The last true classic from the masters of the 80s groove genre – a post-Capitol effort for Elektra, but one that's still awash in great keyboards and snapping electro beats! Some of the jazzier sound from the past is gone here, but in its place is a leaner, cleaner sound that's still a fair ... (Soul) read moreCD
Brand Nubian —
In God We Trust ... LP Rush/Elektra, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)...
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Early 90s greatness from Brand Nubian! Once Puba left the group, we were all ready for this sophomore effort to just fall flat. But Sadat X and Lord Jamar aquit themselves nicely on the mic, and the beats are head-noddingly satisfying too, no doubt due to Dante Ross's guidance. And they don't ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of those records that maybe snuck in a bit under the wire at the time of release – but a set that instantly went on to become a classic, and one of the greatest debuts of the early 90s! Not only is the production great – full of sophisticated samples and ways of putting them ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
One of those records that maybe snuck in a bit under the wire at the time of release – but a set that instantly went on to become a classic, and one of the greatest debuts of the early 90s! Not only is the production great – full of sophisticated samples and ways of putting them ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(One album is neon purple, the other is neon green – and the package comes with a bonus neon orange 7" single – with radio edits of "All For One", both voc and inst.)
Another remix with new lyrics. Remixed and guest vocals by Diamond D. "...John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the Tec." (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is partially unglued at the bottom seam, in great shape otherwise.)
Clifford Brown & Max Roach —
Pure Genius Vol 1 ... LP Elektra, 1956/1982. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
Absolutely burning live recording of Brownie's group co led with Max Roach, and also featuring Sony Rollins. This set features some the group's best playing, limited only by the mediocre sound quality of the recording. Great extended takes on "I'll Remember April", 'What's New", ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Label has a trace of a price sticker, a small rip on the opening, a promo stamp, and light surface wear.)
Jackson Browne —
Hold Out ... LP Elektra, 1980. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Peabo Bryson —
Positive ... CD Elektra/Wounded Bird, 1988. New Copy ...
$6.9911.98
Peabo Bryson in prime pop soul years – a time when he was really crossing over big, thanks to a strong ear for the mainstream market! Bryson's as positive and confident here as you might guess from the title – a master balladeer in the smoother soul mode – still with that ... (Soul) read moreCD
Easily one of our favorite albums by Tim Buckley – and a record that really opens up with some key jazzy touches! Buckley's still got his roots in folk here, and his vocals are yet to hit the extremes of Starsailor or Lorca – but there's also a new sense of inflection to the way he ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Busta Rhymes —
Coming ... LP Elektra/Get On Down, 1996. New Copy 2LP (reissue)...
Out Of Stock
The classic solo debut from Busta Rhymes – one of the gruffiest, most excitable voices in hip hop history – busting out on his own here in a major way! Beats by Jay Dee, Easy Mo Bee, Q Tip, Dj Scratch and others. Mid 90s nascent Flipmode Squad and solo greatness all the way. Includes ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An archetypal album from the legendary Paul Butterfield – and a set that would shape the sound of countless blues rock records to come! Despite what you might think of the genre or its many later incarnations, there's a raw power here that's really amazing – the young Butterfield and ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label "big E" stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Butterfield Blues Band —
East West ... LP Elektra, 1966. Very Good ...
$14.99
Titles include "Walkin Blues", "Get Out Of My Life Woman", "Mary Mary", "East West", "Two Trains Running", and "Work Song". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label big E stereo pressing.)
Butterfield Blues Band —
East West ... CD Elektra, 1966. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Walkin Blues", "Get Out Of My Life Woman", "Mary Mary", "East West", "Two Trains Running", and "Work Song". (Rock) CD
Massive lost work from the Butterfield Blues Band – recorded in 1964, quite early in the group's career – but a set that already has them hitting hard with a really powerful sound! The recording quality and overall sound is nice and rough – a gritty groove that's more closely ... (Rock) read moreCD
Massive lost work from the Butterfield Blues Band – recorded in 1964, quite early in the group's career – but a set that already has them hitting hard with a really powerful sound! The recording quality and overall sound is nice and rough – a gritty groove that's more closely ... (Rock) read moreCD
A post-Blue Note effort, and Donald's changing things up a bit with his 125th Street Orchestra and Uptown Singers – funking along in a way you'd expect from the longwinded title! Byrd loostens up the smoother backgrounds of his recent Larry Mizell helmed work, and in their place are grooves ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
A post-Blue Note effort, and Donald's changing things up a bit with his 125th Street Orchestra and Uptown Singers – funking along in a way you'd expect from the longwinded title! Byrd loostens up the smoother backgrounds of his recent Larry Mizell helmed work, and in their place are grooves ... (Jazz) read moreCD
From one great reedman to another – Don Byron pays tribute to the legendary Mickey Katz! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Terry Callier —
Fire On Ice ... CD Elektra/DBK Works, 1978. New Copy ...
$15.9917.99
One of the great albums from Terry Callier's "second chapter" on record – a time when he was working for Elektra Records, and doing work that was a bit straighter soul than before – and also slightly jazzy as well! The record's kind of a mix of jazzy grooves and smoother soul ... (Soul) read moreCD
Cars —
Candy-O ... LP Elektra, 1979. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Let's Go", "Candy O", "Night Spots", "You Can't Hold On Too Long", "Got A Lot On My Head", "It's All I Can Do", "Dangerous Type" and "Since I Held You". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(In the title cover, with some light wear. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Cars —
Shake It Up ... LP Elektra, 1981. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A well-remembered classic from The Cars – one of those records that had the group finding a perfect way to tap into new wave energy from the underground, yet somehow manage to score some major hits at a time when American radio was still pretty shy of so many new sounds! This set still has ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear.)
A well-remembered classic from The Cars – one of those records that had the group finding a perfect way to tap into new wave energy from the underground, yet somehow manage to score some major hits at a time when American radio was still pretty shy of so many new sounds! This set still has ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rhino Start Your Ear Off Right pressing. Limited edition – on neon green vinyl!)
Tracy Chapman —
Tracy Chapman ... LP Elektra, 1988. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Right out of the subways and into the top 40! Titles include "Fast Car", "Mountains O Things", "She's Got Her Ticket", "Why", "For My Lover", "Behind The Wall", and "Talkin Bout A Revolution". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear and a small LAST sticker.)
One of the great lost psych albums on late 60s Elektra Records – a set that's maybe got enough power and majesty to stand next to contemporaneous label releases by Love and The Doors! Like both of those groups, Clear Light have a vision here that's completely their own – a sound that ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing, includes inner sleeve. Vinyl plays with a short click on side 1, track 3.)
One of the great lost psych albums on late 60s Elektra Records – a set that's maybe got enough power and majesty to stand next to contemporaneous label releases by Love and The Doors! Like both of those groups, Clear Light have a vision here that's completely their own – a sound that ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A sublime early one from The Cure! The band was always best when setting a semi-dour mood, but balancing that with darkly beautiful overall sound and this one does that perfectly, while bringing in thicker waves of keyboards and other more floating bits of atmosphere – building up from the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A true masterpiece for The Cure – possibly their best ever! Robert Smith and company had flirted with moody pop before, but they really hone in on that with Head On The Door, and it's as essential as anything they'll ever do – a knockout from the the opening seconds of "In Between ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
(Note: This item is not for sale online until noon on Saturday, July 17. It is in limited supply – and by nature of the Record Store Day rules it will be offered for sale first to customers who visit the Dusty Groove retail outlet in Chicago the morning of Saturday, July 17. It will not be ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Deee-Lite —
World Clique ... LP Elektra/Get On Down, 1990. New Copy (reissue)...
Out Of Stock
There's never been a better bit of pop throwaway dancefloor fodder ever! Sure, these guys were blaring out of every cheap radio at the time, and it was just about impossible to walk into a shopping mall without hearing "Groove Is In The Heart" for about 5 years after the album came out ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Del The Funky Homosapien —
No Need For Alarm ... CD Elektra/Traffic, 1993. New Copy ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The incredible follow-up to I Wish My Brother George Was Here – and a record that was initially underappreciated, mostly because it was such a radical departure from the George – but it's one that we loved from day one and we're thrilled is getting some love all these years later! ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Del The Funky Homosapien —
No Need For Alarm ... LP Elektra/Traffic, 1993. New Copy 2LP (reissue)...
Out Of Stock
The incredible follow-up to I Wish My Brother George Was Here – and a record that was initially underappreciated, mostly because it was such a radical departure from the George – but it's one that we loved from day one and we're thrilled is getting some love all these years later! ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A jazz-inspired hip hop uberclassic! While Digable Planets might not have pioneered the jazzy hip hop vibe – we might nod to the Native Tongues scene and DJ Premier's productions in the late 80s for that – Digables set a new standard with breezy but head nodding production and mellow, ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Doors —
13 ... LP Elektra, 1960s. Very Good- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
(Note: This item is not for sale online until noon on Saturday, June 12. It is in limited supply – and by nature of the Record Store Day rules it will be offered for sale first to customers who visit the Dusty Groove retail outlet in Chicago the morning Saturday, June 12. It will not be pre-so ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Plenty of gems – including "When The Music's Over", "People Are Strange", "Moonlight Drive", "Horse Latitudes", "Unhappy Girl", "Love Me Two Times", and "Strange Days". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo AL pressing, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ring and edge wear.)
A mighty sweet album of steel guitar instrumentals – a special Elektra Records session that features five of the greatest talents on the instrument at the start of the 70s – both longtime stalwarts, and key up-and-comers! Sneaky Pete Kleinow joins here with Buddy Emmons, Jay Dee Maness ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
Five Special —
Special Edition ... CD Elektra/Wounded Bird, 1980. New Copy ...
Out Of Stock
Classic funky soul from Five Special – tightly crafted throughout, and clearly with an eye on the charts – but also the kind of work that plays nicely on the dancefloor too! The record's got a groove that fits in nicely with some of the lesser-remembered groovers on Elektra at the time ... (Soul) read moreCD
Five Special —
Trak'n ... CD Elektra/Wounded Bird, 1981. New Copy ...
$6.9911.98
A groovy little move for Five Special – a set that still has the best funkier touches of their previous album, but which also brings in some more electro elements as well! There's a wicked groove on the guitar here – at least on the more upbeat tracks – kind of a riffing edge ... (Soul) read moreCD
Chico Freeman —
Tangents ... CD Elektra/Wounded Bird, 1984. New Copy ...
$3.9911.98
Surprisingly dark music for a mid 80s major label jazz album – especially one that features guest work from Bobby McFerrin! Chico Freeman's definitely keeping true to his adventurous roots here – blowing some sharply angular lines on a range of reeds, and exploring both older jazz ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Tracks include "Harlem Nocturne", "Thirteen Women", "Sky King", "Cruisn' Deuce", and a Sun Records medley featuring "Mystery Train", "My Baby Left Me", and "That's All Right". (Jazz) CD
A later album by Joao – but a really lovely live performance that sparkles with the warmth and intimacy of his earlier studio albums! The album's got a total of 13 tracks, all recorded at the Montreux jazz festival in 1985 – with no backing for Joao's voice other than his light lively ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Philip Glass —
Powaqqatsi ... CD Elektra, 1988. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The follow-up to Koyaanisqatsi – and almost as beautiful! (Out Sound) CD
An unusual later set from the great Dexter Gordon – and a record that features the surprising addition of Hammond organ! Shirley Scott's on the record with Dex, and plays organ on half the cuts (Kirk Lightsey handles piano on the others) – bringing a soulful depth to the record which ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a cut corner, minimal wear, and small marks from sticker removal on front.)
A really nice little record from Jeanie Greene – who might only have this one overlooked album to her name – but was actually a session singer veteran of Nashille, Memphis & Muscle Shoals recordings of the60s & 70s! This set was recorded in Muscle Shoals, and it has a great mix ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut cover, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and aging.)
A group we only know from this one album on Elektra – but one that also features great lead vocals from the young Daryl Hall, who often harmonizes along with the group's guitarist Tim Moore – with the kind of soulful currents that point the way towards his later duo recordings! ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original buttefly label pressing. Cover has a small corner cut.)
The first album from the Incredible String Band – a real treasure from the trio of Clive Palmer, Mike Heron and Robin Williamson – who each sing and write, and bring unique charm to their own material! The sound is very folksy, and really lives up to their name – mostly just ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereo big E pressing. Includes Elektra inner sleeve. Cover has light surface wear and a small split on the bottom seam.)
Important early work from The Incredible String Band – three albums in one great package! First up is the first album from the Incredible String Band – a real treasure from the trio of Clive Palmer, Mike Heron and Robin Williamson – who each sing and write, and bring unique charm ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
A great overview of the Incredible String Band – early material from the group's first three albums on Elektra, all pulled together in a double-length set that's a perfect introduction to their genius! The core talents here are Mike Heron and Robin Williamson – the founders of the ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
The fourth album from The Incredible String Band and by far their most sprawling to date – the double album Wee Tam & The Big Huge – which was originally split into separate LPs for the US release, but best served as a whole! Multi-instrumentalists Mike Heron & Robin Williamson ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Isley Brothers —
Live ... CD Elektra, 1993. Used ...
$2.99
Finally back on wax, and pressed up on double vinyl to boot! Pre-MF Doom/Metal Fingers, et al, classic from then-Zev Love X and DJ Sub Roc. The last chance before everybody had to be hardcore. Humor, knowledge and pure niceness, on par with the first De La album, though it never broke as huge. ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The amazing debut of those most hyperactive of the Native Tongues, the short-lived, ultra fresh Leaders Of The New School! Busta & Co. splintered apart after just two albums, but this will always be a shiny trophy in the mantle with the all time freshest East Coast hip hop. It sounds great to ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
What can we say? This is one of the greatest albums of all time! The record's got a sound that's completely unique – as crack LA garage punk rock meets Hollywood baroque production, and the result is an amazing bit of loud guitar noise backed by strings and horns, all graced by the godlike ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rhino Rocktober brick & mortar store exclusive.)
Love —
Love ... LP Elektra, 1966. Very Good ...
$49.99
Love's first album – a seminal bit of Sunset Strip rock, and every bit as powerful today as it was in the 60s! The style's a bit sharper-edged than the group's classic and more familiar Forever Changes set, but it's still pretty darn great – a completely fresh batch of guitar-heavy ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, some light sticker spots on front, and is lightly bent at the top left corner.)
Love's first album – a seminal bit of Sunset Strip rock, and every bit as powerful today as it was in the 60s! The style's a bit sharper-edged than the group's classic and more familiar Forever Changes set, but it's still pretty darn great – a completely fresh batch of guitar-heavy ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(50th Anniversary pressing on 180 gram vinyl – mono, too!)
Forget The Stooges, forget Alice Cooper, forget the White Stripes, and maybe even forget Funkadelic – because this landmark album is one that really put the ferocity of the Detroit scene on the map – rising up the city's legacy of raw sounds next to their better-known soul and pop of ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rhino 2020 Start Your Ear Off Right limited pressing. Brick & mortar exclusive!)
Tracks include "Keep On Keepin On", "Have U Ever", "Everyday", "Cold Rock A Party", "TRG (The Rap Game)", "One On One", "Zodiac", "Druglord Superstar", and "Two Seater". (Hip Hop) LP, Vinyl record album
The title says "88", but the album's from 1978 – and it's one of Sergio's great sets from the 70s that mixes older Brazilian roots with sweeter American soul! The sound is really wonderful – almost more LA than Rio, but still with plenty of Brazilian elements filtered into ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has an unglued seam.)
Metallica takes a break from cementing the legacy of thrash metal, after their Master Of Puppets tour, with this fun covers EP paying homage to few of their own heroes – from UK metal heroes Diamond Head and Holocaust, to hard rock forbears Budgie, to postpunk iconoclasts Killing Joke, to ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The triumphant debut of Metallica – whose reputation began to build even earlier, via a legendary demo tape that made the underground rounds in the metal community, along with their roof-blasting early live sets – and this astonishing first album showed that the hype was no joke! It's ... (Rock) read moreCD
Metallica —
Metallica ... CD Elektra, 1991. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Mingus Dynasty —
Chair In The Sky ... LP Elektra, 1979. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A bold statement from former members of the Charles Mingus group – working here together as a unit after the passing of Mingus, in a set that has some of the best fire and energy of Charles' later years! The tracks here are all Mingus compositions – performed in longish takes that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tracklist sticker, some peeled spots from sticker removal along the spine, and a bit of pen on back. Label has a small mark from sticker removal.)
A goofy cover and title – but the group's got a nice light vibe, and features Herbie Mann on flute, Joe Puma on guitar, Whitey Mitchell on bass, and Mat Mathews on accordion – plus percussion from Teiji Ito and Manuel Ramos, who really liven things up! Titles include "Jungle ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy – cover and vinyl – white label, green text, mono.)