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Dave Bartholomew —
Fats Domino Presents Dave Bartholomew & His Great Big Band ... LP 
Imperial, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of early material from Dave Bartholomew – a key figure in the early days of New Orleans soul! Dave blows trumpet, arrangements are by Wardell Quezerque, and the group features Bobby James on organ and Smokey Johnson on drums! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Imperial, 1969. Very Good+ ... $7.99
One of the most all-out comedic efforts from The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band – a set that strongly shows their frequent association with the Monty Python crowd – and which comes off with a very similar sense of humor! The post-modern pastiche is in full effect here – as snippets of ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later Liberty/UA pressing in the die-cut cover, with the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ring and edge wear, some aging, and lightly bent corners.)
Imperial, Late 60s. Very Good Gatefold ... $14.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes booklet. Cover has surface wear, edge wear, and some splitting on the seams.)
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band —
Gorilla ... LP Imperial, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The insane debut of the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band – an amazing late 60s Brit ensemble who were almost to music what Monty Python were to TV! This first effort by the group is a mad array of sounds and styles that come together with a great sense of play and joy – a real delight in quick ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, splitting in the spine and top left corner, and is bent at the top right corner.)
Imperial, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
Some of the most tuneful moments on record from the Bonzo Dog Band – a set that's got some really great songs, but which still allows some space for gags and jokes as well! After three previous albums together, even with a shifting lineup, the group have obviously gotten their groove down a ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has some surface wear, some top seam wear with small splits.)
Mel Carter —
Hold Me,Thrill Me, Kiss Me/
Imperial, 1965. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Mel Carter's big 60's pop soul hit "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me", with some arrangements by Nick De Caro, and a good LA 60's studio soul sound. Gene Page and HB Barnum did the arrangements on the other cuts, so you can guess how the groove's going to sound. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Paul Chambers —
Chambers' Music – A Jazz Delegation From The East (Jazz West) ... LP Jazz West, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Great early work from one of the hippest bassists of his generation! Paul Chambers cut this obscure little album in LA, featuring a "jazz delegation from the east" that included Philly Joe Jones on drums and John Coltrane on tenor – plus pianist Kenny Drew, who had already been ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Jazz West pressing with deep groove – nice and clean! Cover has split top and bottom seams, but looks nice overall.)
Paul Chambers —
Chambers' Music – A Jazz Delegation From The East (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 
Imperial/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Great early work from one of the hippest bassists of his generation! Paul Chambers cut this obscure little album in LA, featuring a "jazz delegation from the east" that included Philly Joe Jones on drums and John Coltrane on tenor – plus pianist Kenny Drew, who had already been ... (Jazz) read more CD
Cher —
All I Really Want To Do/Imperial/EMI, 1965/1966. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Imperial/EMI, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $7.99
Sonny Criss —
Complete Imperial Sessions ... CD Imperial/Blue Note, 1956. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Fantastic work from one of the most overlooked alto talents of all-time! This beautiful CD features tracks from Sonny's 3 rare albums on Imperial – Jazz USA, Go Man, and Plays Cole Porter. The records were all recorded in 1956 – and they feature some of the strongest bop playing to ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Connoisseur edition, BMG Direct pressing.)
Sonny Criss —
Jazz USA ... LP Imperial, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Sonny Criss' classic albums for Imperial – a brilliant batch of LA bop from the 50s, with an impeccable sound throughout! Criss had a tone like nobody else on the alto – and here, he's at the height of his early powers – neither blowing too hard, nor going for boppish ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with obi & insert – K18P 9253. The obi has a few tears and light wear. Cover is great!)
Imperial, 1956. Near Mint- ... $58.99
Sonny Criss plays Cole Porter – and the results are way greater than the sum of the parts – even though those parts are already pretty darn great! Criss' alto sax has a superb tone at this time – razor-sharp, and nicely crisp – yet still filled with warmth that sets it ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with obi – K18P 9255 – a great copy!)
Jackie De Shannon —
Me About You/Imperial/BGO (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Imperial/Collectors Choice, 1968/1970. Used ... $11.99 18.99
Two Jackie DeShannon gems – back to back on CD for the first time ever! Me About You is sophisticated Jackie at her best – working with great arrangements from Jack Nitzsche and Nick DeCaro – both cats from the California scene we can really trust for "cut-above" pop ... (Rock) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jackie De Shannon —
Put A Little Love In Your Heart ... LP Imperial, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Quite possibly the last great hit from singer Jackie DeShannon – an album built around the righteous spirit of the title track – filled with really wonderful original tunes penned by Jackie and soul singer Jimmy Holiday! The album may well be the best to explore the space between pop ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jackie De Shannon —
This Is Jackie De Shannon ... LP Imperial, 1965. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The young Jackie DeShannon in a really wonderful setting – partly in the mode of her earlier singles for Imperial Records, partly hitting some hipper, more adult modes – thanks in part to production help from Burt Bacharach! Burt gives Jackie a great early hit with a classic reading of ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fats Domino —
America's Oustanding Piano Stylist ... 7-inch Imperial, 1955. Good (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Imperial, 1956. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Fats Domino —
I Miss You So ... LP Imperial, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Imperial, 1959. Very Good ... $6.99
Imperial, 1957. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Fats Domino —
Lot Of Dominos ... LP Imperial, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Shurah", "Rising Sun", "Walking To New Orleans", "Natural Born Lover", "Magic Isles", and "Three Nights A Week". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, in great shape! Cover has a small stain in one corner, and some light seam splitting – but this is a nice clean copy overall.)
Fats Domino —
My Blue Heaven – The Best Of Fats Domino Vol 1 – Legendary Masters Series ... CD Imperial/EMI, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "The Fatman", "Blueberry Hill", "My Blue Heaven", "I'm Walkin", "Whole Lotta Loving", "When My Dreamboat Comes Home", "Blue Monday", and more – 20 tracks total. (Soul) CD
Fats Domino —
They Call Me The Fat Man – Antoine Fats Domino – The Legendary Imperial Recordings (4CD set) (NO BOX/Imperial/EMI, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Way better than the usual box set of this vintage – given how much Fats Domino recorded for Imperial, the set's not an overview, but a near-complete set! Great book, too! (Soul) CD
(Please note that this set does not include the outer box or book, just the 4CDs in individual jewel cases)
Imperial, Late 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
Titles include "The Fat Man's Hop", "Honey Chile", "Blue Monday", "La La", "So Long", and "Troubles Of My Own". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono maroon label pressing with deep groove. Cover has surface wear, some staining on the bottom quarter, and fading on the spine.)
Fats Domino —
Walking To New Orleans ... LP Imperial, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Imperial (Brazil), 1961. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Fantastic Baggys —
Tell 'Em I'm Surfin' ... LP Imperial, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from the glory days of the west coast surf scene – the standout set from The Fantastic Baggys, a group who are also known for their backup work with Jan & Dean! There's a very Jan & Dean vibe going on here – right down to the backings from Hal Blaine and the ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Groundhogs —
Blues Obituary ... LP Imperial, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Killer work from Tony McPhee and this legendary trio – lean, blues-influence, but really pointing the way towards hard rock! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Hapshash & The Coloured Coat —
Hapshash & The Coloured Coat – Featuring The Human Host & The Heavy Metal Kids (180 gram pressing) ... LP Imperial/Sundazed, 1967. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Mindblowing music from Hapshash & The Coloured Coat – a group with a sound that's every bit as freewheeling as their name! The set's a unique collaboration between DJ/producer Guy Stevens and psych poster designers Michael English and Nigel Weymouth – and has this loose, unfettered ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Imperial, 1969. Near Mint- ... $11.99 24.99
The first time out, these guys seemed more like a mistake or a studio collision (and we mean that in a good way!) – but for this second set, Haphash and crew have really evolved – getting a bit tighter and more focused – yet still sticking to the trippy multi-colored style that ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s Imperial stereo pressing! Cover has some light wear, but this is a very nice copy.)
Peppermint Harris/Imperial, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Jimmy Hayes & The Soul Surfers —
Summer Surfin'/Imperial, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Alfred Hitchcock —
Music To Be Murdered By ... LP Imperial, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Spooky music hosted by the master of suspense himself – a classic album that features Albert Hitchcock introducing dramatic instrumentals arranged and conducted by Jeff Alexander! The format is almost a musical presentation of the same style that you'd find on Hitchcock's famous TV show of ... (Halloween) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ring and edge wear, small raised spot and peeled spot from sticker removal at the top right, splitting in the top seam, yellowing from age, and a Discard ink stamp in back.)
Imperial, 1965. Very Good+ ... $14.99
The second album of Brit Invasion greatness from The Hollies – the reworked US version of their album Hollies that came out in the UK – armed with more original material than their earlier LP, but the group's skillful way with songs penned by others – including Curtis Mayfield ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has small split spots with tape remnant, discoloration from age, light surface wear.)
Hollies —
I'm Alive/Parlophone (UK), 1965. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Houston Fearless —
Houston Fearless ... LP Imperial, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Imperial/Capitol, Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
Billy J Kramer with The Dakotas —
Little Children ... LP Imperial, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Smiley Lewis —
I Hear You Knocking (80s pressing) ... LP Imperial/EMI, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Raw New Orleans soul from Overton "Smiley" Lewis – one of the city's big stars in the 50s R&B years, and a singer who arguably set the stage for later deep soul to come! A few years before, and Lewis might have been more of a blues singer – but here, he's working with ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Imperial (Canada), 1980. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Imperial, 1967. Very Good ... $6.99 9.99
Sunny harmonies galore – and a wonderful collection by one of the grooviest groups of the 60s! Love Generation work here in a mode borrowed from older male/female pop harmony groups of earlier years – mixing the voices together in a really sweet way, but also opening their sound up to ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light edge wear, small bottom seam split. The back has heavy aging and some pen.)
Majors —
Meet The Majors ... LP Imperial, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The only full album ever cut by The Majors – a hell of a vocal group from the Philly scene of the early 60s, and one with a fantastic approach that's a bit unlike anyone else we can think of! The group sports soaring lead vocals from singer Ricky Cordo – a singer with a range that's ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert! Back cover has some light wear, and a small bit of tape – but this is a nice copy overall.)
Jimmy McCracklin —
Every Night, Every Day ... LP Imperial, 1965. Very Good ... $7.99
Soulful work from Jimmy McCracklin – definitely a touch of R&B, but also expanding out to a bit more of a 60s sound than on his other work! Tracks include "Every Night, Every Day", "Can't Raise Me", "Believe In Me", "Someone", "I Did ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. The bottom corner of the cover has light staining with wear & waviness, splitting.)
Moon —
Without Earth (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Imperial/Big Pink (South Korea), 1968. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really fantastic bit of lost Cali magic from the 60s – the debut of The Moon, a west coast group, but one who've also clearly absorbed plenty of influence from the UK scene as well! Moon are just a quartet, but they work here with a spacious style that often includes added strings and some ... (Rock) read more CD
Rick Nelson —
Best Of Rick Nelson Vol 2 ... CD EMI/Imperial, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Imperial/Sundazed, 1965. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
Drums galore from the great Sandy Nelson – an artist who was one of the most hard-burning talents on the kit, back in the day – with a propulsive quality that makes a record like this take off right from the very first note! As with so many of Sandy's instrumental classics from back ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Drums A Go Go (green vinyl pressing) ... LP 25.99
Imperial/Sundazed, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 26.99
Drums galore from the great Sandy Nelson – an artist who was one of the most hard-burning talents on the kit, back in the day – with a propulsive quality that makes a record like this take off right from the very first note! As with so many of Sandy's instrumental classics from back ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Drums A Go Go ... CD 15.99
Imperial, 1964. Near Mint- ... $2.99 6.99
Imperial, 1960. Very Good+ ... $9.99 14.99
Imperial, 1960. Near Mint- ... $19.99 24.99
Features the dreamy pop song "Look For A Star", sung by Garry Mills – plus some nicely dark music conducted by Muir Mathieson! (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, but is nice overall.)
Imperial, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A cool west coast organ cooker – with Rivera on organ, plus Anthony Ortega on alto and flute, Lorenzo Holden on tenor, Herb Ellis on guitar, and Terri Rivera on a bit of vocals. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a bit of splitting on the top seam, and a light scratch near the bottom – but this is a great copy overall.)
Imperial, 1966. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A well-titled set from the second chapter in the career of Johnny Rivers – a record that has him stepping into deeper, more sophisticated territory than before – with some slightly larger arrangements put together by the great Marty Paich! There's still plenty of those groovy rhythms ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has small press flaw bumps on Side 1 that click a bit on "Days Of Wine And Roses". Cover has some wear and aging.)
Imperial/EMI, 1966/1967. Used ... $19.99
Johnny Rivers —
Muddy River/Imperial, 1969. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Johnny Rivers —
Realization ... LP Imperial, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Johnny Rivers —
Secret Agent Man/Imperial, 1966. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Johnny Rivers —
Seventh Son/Imperial, 1965. Very Good (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Johnny Rivers —
Slim Slo Slider ... LP Imperial, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Johnny Rivers —
Totally Live At The Whiskey A-Go-Go (At The Whiskey A-Go-Go/Imperial/EMI, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Johnny Rivers —
Under Your Spell Again/Imperial, 1965. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
April Stevens —
Teach Me Tiger ... LP Imperial, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Breathy brilliance from April Stevens – the sexy west coast singer who made some really wonderful records in the 50s! At some level, April was a bit like Julie London – in that she sang in a laidback, seductive tone that was quite risque at times – but she was also a bit more pop ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Imperial, 1968. Very Good ... $8.99
A great batch of late 60s soft rock from the Sunshine Company – a group cut from the same cloth as the Millenium, Fifth Dimension and others of the ilk, with perhaps a little bit darker of an edge. Includes "Up, Up And Away", "I Need You", "Just Beyond Your ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear, some splitting spots.)
Swinging Blue Jeans —
Hippy Hippy Shake ... LP Imperial, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Imperial, 1957. Very Good+ ... $3.99
(Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Early 60s issue. Label has a small index label with intials in pen.)
Imperial, Early 50s. Very Good ... $19.99 24.99
A rare one from Charlie Ventura – recorded for Imperial, with a bit more grit in the grooves than usual! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing! Front cover has light wear, and back has no artwork – nice clean copy overall.)
Wailers —
Tall Cool One ... LP Imperial, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Hard rockin instrumentals from this Northwest combo who caused the scene to blow up large back in the 60s! Tracks are short and hard – with a darker edge that tunes of the type coming out of CA at the time. Titles include "Tall Cool One", "Frenszy", "Shake Down" ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
T Bone Walker —
Complete Imperial Recordings 1950 to 1954 ... CD Imperial/EMI, Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
An incredible collection – one no home should be without! This isn't blues, this is T Bone Walker – a guitar pioneer, and a musician who's got just as much jazz in his style too. Fantastic recordings throughout – 52 tracks in all. (Blues) CD
(Out of print.)
Imperial, 1969. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Various —
Evergreen Sound Of Africa ... LP Imperial (Nigeria), 1977. Good ... Out Of Stock
Featuring Orchestre Rock A Mambo, Le Dynamic Jazz, Orchestre T.P.O.K. Jazz, Orchestre Negro-Band, and L'Orchestre African Fiesta Sukisa. (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Let The Good Times Roll – 20 Of New Orleans' Finest R&B Classics 1949 to 1966 ... CD EMI/Imperial, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The classic sound of New Orleans soul never gets old – and the strength of the 20 tracks on this sampler are a good testament to that! The set brings together mostly numbers recorded for the Imperial label during the 50s – chunky little groovers that show off the unique Crescent City ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Imperial, Mid 50s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99 16.99
Great material from the postwar Imperial Records catalog – rare singles by Boozoo Chavis, Clifton Chenier, Boogie Bill Webb, Snooks Eaglin, Papa Lightfoot, JD Edwards, and Slim Harpo! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original late 60s issue. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Imperial, 1950s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99 16.99
A great entry in this wonderful early 70s series from Imperial – which brought to light some excellent rare material from the 78rpm years! Includes work by Country Jim, Little Son Jackson, Lowell Fulsom, Boogie Bill Webb, and Papa Lightfoot. (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
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