A foolproof set of Cannonball's 60s recordings of compositions by pianist Joe Zawinul – tracks recorded and released on Cannonball's albums of the era, and featuring all star line ups that included Zawinul on the keys (natch), Roy McCurdy on drums, Nat Adderly on coronet, Sam Jones on bass ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Alkan —
(3LP Box Set) ... LP EMI (UK), 1977. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ...
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One of the most creative albums ever from UK composer Neil Ardley – and that's saying a lot, given the complexity of his other work! The set's got a wonderful blend of jazz arrangements and some freer passages – scored by Ardley with some of his most sensitive, most beautiful music ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A gem of a record from the groundbreaking Landsdowne series of UK jazz recordings at the end of the 70s – an ambitious effort directed by composer Neil Ardley, cut very much in the mode of the best work by the Ian Carr/Don Rendell group of the time! As the title might imply, the tunes are ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Japanese-only collection with songs from the first two Arrested Development albums, the Malcolm X soundtrack, Speech's solo album, and even a couple of previously unreleased songs – 25 tracks total. (Hip Hop) CD
Japanese paper sleeve copies of Shooting At The Moon, Bananamour, Joy Of Toy, and whatevershebringswesing. Each in great condition with obis included! (Rock) CD
(Includes 4 mini LP style discs in a glossy clamshell box replicating Joy Is A Toy cover. In fantastic shape!)
A wonderful departure for Kevin Ayers – an album that's a lot lighter and more whimsical than his original fame with Soft Machine! The tunes are extremely playful, and often quite catchy – almost a Donovan-esque blend of folksy roots and jazz inflections – but tuned a bit more ... (Rock) read moreCD
One of the most sweetly jazzy albums ever recorded by Kevin Ayers – a set that almost has him moving in the more progressive direction taken by Soft Machine after his departure! As on other solo Ayers albums, David Bedford had a strong hand in the arrangements – but his approach here ... (Rock) read moreCD
A classic album of vocal tracks from Chet Baker – one that elevates the sound of his earlier small group work with some added backings on some tracks – all at a level that continues the new level of sophistication that Baker brought to jazz on his first few recordings! The mid 50s set ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Maybe one of the greatest albums of Chet Baker vocal material you could ever hope to buy – a fantastic testament of the young talent at the top of his game – effortlessly moving between well-conceived trumpet solos and those fantastic vocals that were unlike any other singer at the time! ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Benchmark psychedelia from the mind of Syd Barrett – a character who needs no introduction, but here's a solid compilation material that includes both early Pink Floyd selections and solo tracks! For all the hallucinatory swirling soundscapes, Syd was a good songwriter, and it's a nice to ... (Rock) read moreCD
A sublime soundtrack from John Barry – common, to be sure, but also a wonderfully-crafted set that goes way beyond the stereotypes of his work for the James Bond films! The record is probably best known for Nilsson's famous version of the Fred Neil tune "Everybody's Talkin" – ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
Count Basie rewrites history – updating his older work for the Roulette Records years, in this hip collection that features lots of new arrangements from Frank Foster – and rich performances from his great group at the time! The recordings are all new, as are the conceptions of the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The "air" here might well refer to the charged atmosphere in the arena during the live show that makes up this set from Be Bop Deluxe – a nice summation of everything that Bill Nelson and the group had done on their studio classics from the mid 70s, maybe stripped-down here a bit ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black & white vinyl pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has faint ring wear, but is great overall.)
Be Bop Deluxe —
Modern Music ... LP EMI/Harvest, 1976. Very Good+ ...
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An earlier classic from The Beach Boys – and easily one of their best records from the prime sun and surf era for the group – with rave up rockers and some sweet ballads! So much as been written about the foreboding behind-the-scenes circumstances in Beach Boys lore, even during these ... (Rock) read moreCD
Quite different than the original US release of this classic soundtrack – as this UK lineup features a lot more songs – a side one's worth of gems from the film, and side two featuring additional new tracks from Lennon & McCartney! Movie tunes include "If I Fell", "Ha ... (Rock) read moreCD
Quite different than the original US release of this classic soundtrack – as this UK lineup features a lot more songs – a side one's worth of gems from the film, and side two featuring additional new tracks from Lennon & McCartney! Movie tunes include "If I Fell", "Ha ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Maybe our favorite Beatles album ever – a key set that bridges the catchiness of the early years and the sharper ideas of later albums – with a slightly sinister undercurrent that really keeps things fresh! The album's got some great early psych in spots, offset with wonderfully mature ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing with IAM stamp. Cover has a split spine, light stain on the lower corner, some edge & ring wear.)
Beatles —
Revolver ... CD Apple/EMI, 1966. Used ...
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Maybe our favorite Beatles album ever – a key set that bridges the catchiness of the early years and the sharper ideas of later albums – with a slightly sinister undercurrent that really keeps things fresh! The album's got some great early psych in spots, offset with wonderfully mature ... (Rock) read moreCD
Maybe our favorite Beatles album ever – a key set that bridges the catchiness of the early years and the sharper ideas of later albums – with a slightly sinister undercurrent that really keeps things fresh! The album's got some great early psych in spots, offset with wonderfully mature ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Maybe our favorite Beatles album ever – a key set that bridges the catchiness of the early years and the sharper ideas of later albums – with a slightly sinister undercurrent that really keeps things fresh! The album's got some great early psych in spots, offset with wonderfully mature ... (Rock) read moreCD
An iconic early cover image from The Beatles – with iconic early music to match! The tunes are short, tuneful, and undeniably great – that sound that instantly set the group apart from just about all of their contemporaries. Titles include "It Won't Be Long", "All My ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s stereo blue label pressing. Cover has a small center split on the bottom seam, and looks nice overall.)
Early work by Maria Bethania – recorded with a sound that's completely different than any of her later records – and pretty darn groovy, too! The backings here are by the combo of Luiz Carlos Vinhas – the pianist with Som Tres who was exploring a fair bit of rootsy and ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later yellow label pressing. Cover has light wear and some pen.)
Black Hippies —
Black Hippies ... LP EMI (Nigeria), 1977. Very Good+ ...
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Hardly the kind of hippies that were always hanging around when we were growing up – as these guys are super tight, super funky, and right on the money throughout – grooving hard in one of the most searing styles of Afro Funk we've ever heard! Older psych modes are turned towards the ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2014 reissue on Academy. NOTE – Vinyl has a press flaw bump on the first track on each side. Includes an unused poster.)
Terence Blanchard —
Flow ... CD Blue Note, 2005. Used ...
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A real standout from trumpeter Terence Blanchard – and a record that arguably helped set the tone for lots of Blue Note albums in years to come by a variety of younger artists! The album's produced by Herbie Hancock – who still really lets Blanchard's horn and musical vision take the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, cover has some very faint age spots.)
Gary US Bonds —
Dedication ... CD EMI/Razor Edge, 1981. Used ...
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An incredible album from Lo Borges – one of the best singer/songwriters on the Brazilian scene of the 70s! Borges first burst into the spotlight for his work on the Club Da Esquina album by Milton Nascimento – and his work as part of Milton's "corner club" really helped shape ... (Brazil) read moreCD
An incredible album from Lo Borges – one of the best singer/songwriters on the Brazilian scene of the 70s! Borges first burst into the spotlight for his work on the Club Da Esquina album by Milton Nascimento – and his work as part of Milton's "corner club" really helped shape ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
David Bowie at his most sinister for the 70s – a landmark set that combines the harder rocking sound of the Ziggy Stardust years with the more sophisticated theatrics of Aladdin Sane – in a style that features some of the darkest, most political work of Bowie's career! There's a depth ... (Rock) read moreCD
David Bowie —
Let's Dance ... LP EMI, 1983. Near Mint- ...
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A mega-hit for David Bowie – and an album that reduced some of the complexity of previous efforts, yet still managed to hold onto all that was great! There's definitely some massive chart material here, but the tunes are still some of the best of their time, pop-wise – tracks that ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Masterdisk stamp. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
A mega-hit for David Bowie – and an album that reduced some of the complexity of previous efforts, yet still managed to hold onto all that was great! There's definitely some massive chart material here, but the tunes are still some of the best of their time, pop-wise – tracks that ... (Rock) read moreCD
A great little comeback moment from David Bowie – with a great cut from a soundtrack on the flip! "Let's Dance" really got Bowie back on top in the early 80s – thanks to some production help from Nile Rogers, who made the tune groove perfectly for the dancefloors. But we're ... (Rock) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
An amazing departure for David Bowie – hardly the kind of record you would expect from his oboe-filled tunes of a few years before – and really the start of the groundbreaking, earthshaking, reinventionist era of his genius! There's a spacious, soaring quality to Space Oddity that's ... (Rock) read moreCD
The second half of Bowie's Thin White Duke years in the studio – a record that's more cool and condensed than his Young American album – but equally sublime in its own sort of way! The format here is much more compact – with a small group working alongside Bowie, still with some ... (Rock) read moreCD
David Bowie —
Tonight ... LP EMI, 1984. Near Mint- ...
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Titles include "Loving The Alien", "God Only Knows", "Don't Look Down", "Tonight", "Neighborhood Threat", "Blue Jean", and "I Keep Forgetting". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
An incredible version of this rock and roll classic – featuring a book-style cover that contains the full original Ziggy Stardust album, plus a bonus CD's worth of demos, alternate takes, and other rare tunes! Arguably one of the greatest rock and roll albums of all time – and the key ... (Rock) read moreCD
Brass Construction —
Conversations ... CD Capitol/EMI (UK), 1983. Used ...
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A lesser-remembered gem from Brass Construction – and a tight bit of 80s groove that builds nicely on the group's ensemble funk work of the 70s! The group's still quite large, with a brassy finish that befits their name – but there's also a nice undercurrent of funky guitar, bass, and ... (Soul) read moreCD
Breathless —
Breathless ... LP EMI, 1979. Very Good+ ...
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Fantastic work from the great Charles Brown – an equal mix of jazz and blues, delivered with a smooth, sophisticated touch that really helped move things forward in the postwar years! 20 classics from his years at Aladdin Records. (Soul) CD
Clifford Brown —
Jazz Immortal ... CD Pacific Jazz/EMI, 1954. Used ...
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Seminal west coast recordings by Clifford Brown – recorded in LA in 1954, with a mixture of hard bop and lyricism, in that sparkling mode that Brownie left as his indelible imprint on the west coast scene of the 50s! Players include Bob Gordon on baritone, Stu Williamson on trombone, Zoot ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Harold Budd & Brian Eno —
Pearl ... CD Virgin/Astralwerks/EMI (UK), 1984. Used ...
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Features Merceceditas Valdes, Los Naranjos De Cienfuegos, Los Munequitos De Matanzas, and Grupo Vocal Descendann. Tracks include "Pensando En Jane", "Ron Con Ron", "Movin' On", "Suite Matanzas", and "Quitate El Chaque". (Jazz) CD
An insanely wonderful bit of Australian jazz! This is one of the archetypal albums of Australian jazz – and it features the classic group that included flautist/sax player Don Burrows, along with guitarist George Golla and vibist John Sangster. The players were Australia's best of the 60s ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Kate Bush —
Aerial ... LP EMI, 2005. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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The album that introduced the world to Kate Bush – and a set that both has the lady staking some great ground of her own, but maybe also using a few more familiar modes to get her message across! Kate's vocals are already soaring all over her octave range, with those distinct inflections ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Heavenly sounds from Kate Bush – a record that has her continuing to refine her style, and find a place for her music that's completely without reference to any other scene! There's definitely a few catchy numbers in the mix, but Kate's so confident, she hardly needs to try for commercial ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
Byrd's Eye View ... CD Transition/EMI (Japan), 1955. Used ...
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A wailer! This rare 1955 album is one of Donald Byrd's first records as a leader – recorded for the tiny Transition label in Boston, but with a hardbop groove that's right up there with his early work for Savoy and Blue Note. The record is practically a Jazz Messengers session – as it ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Really dynamic work from Carmen – maybe one of the most unique groups of the prog rock generation – as they have a very unusual way of mixing flamenco guitar in with more familiar jamming modes! The group features guitarist David Clark on their trademark instrument – and also on ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Still sealed with a cutout hole and hype sticker. Shrinkwrap has light wear and a fairly large hole at the bottom left. Cover is bent at the spine and bottom right corner.)
Vikki Carr —
Todos ... CD CBS (UK), 1984. Used ...
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A strong album from Brazilian singer Nana Caymmi – recorded in a style that's brighter than some of her 70s work, but in a way that also seems to work even better with her voice! The production has some slight modern touches, but overall things are still pretty laidback – with ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nana Caymmi —
Performance ... LP EMI (Brazil), Late 1970s/1980s. Very Good+ ...
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Nana Caymmi & Cesar Camargo Mariano —
Voz E Suor ... LP EMI (Brazil), 1983. Very Good ...
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A warm intimate set by these two legendary Brazilian talents – Nana Caymmi on vocals, and the legendary Cesar Camargo Mariano playing some wonderfully mellow keyboards. Mariano plays electric piano on most of the set, and the album's got a laidback quality that brings out the best in Nana ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the hippest albums ever from the team of Kenny Clarke and Francy Boland – a unique small combo session that's even groovier than their famous big band work! The setting is wonderful – Clarke on drums, Boland on piano, and a sextet lineup that includes Sahib Shihab on flute, Fats ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A classic groover from this hip Nigerian group – lead vocals from Cliff David, and titles that include "I Like It", "Life's What You Make It", "Come Back To Me", and "Save That Lovin". (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has tape on spine & bottom seam, heavy wear & aging.)
20 tracks of raw genius from one of the first hip rockers! (Rock) CD
(Out of print.)
Eddie Cochran —
Very Best of ... CD EMI, Late 1950s/Early 1960s. Used ...
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Includes "Summertime Blues", "C'mon Everybody", "Teanage Heaven", "Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie", and "Hallelujah, I Love Her So". 30 tracks total. (Rock) CD
(US pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a partially unglued top seam, in great shape otherwise.)
Cold Fire —
Too Cold ... CD Capitol/EMI (UK), 1981. Used ...
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The one and only album from Cold Fire – a Northern California funk ensemble with a really sweet feel! The group had been jamming for years in the small club and indie record scene of the late 70s, so by the time of this 1981 debut, they emerged as a fully-polished act – with a warm ... (Soul) read moreCD
Mostly mellow vocals from Freddy Cole – brother of Nat, but a singer who opened up nicely during the late 60s and 1970s. This album's nothing fancy, mostly straight vocals – done with larger jazz arrangements recorded in England and conducted by Jerry Van Rooyen. There's a little bit ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Demand, still sealed! Cover has a cut corner.)
A classic mostly-instrumental set, originally issued on 78 and later repackaged in a series of Ep's. Titles "Man I Love", "Body & Soul", "It's Only A Paper Moon", "Sweet Georgia Brown", "Easy Listenin Blues", "Prelude In C Sharp Minor" ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Classic early work from Sam Cooke – recorded in the seminal pre-soul years when Sam was sliding effortlessly through a range of genres that included gospel, jazz, and smooth R&B vocals! The set was arranged and conducted by the great Bumps Blackwell – a key force responsible for ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has light wear and aging, mostly in back, and is bent a bit at the edges.)