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Lorez Alexandria —
Band Swings Lorez Sings ... LP 
King, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Early greatness from Lorez Alexandria – and proof that she was a singer who could handle a tune like nobody else! At one level, the set appears to be a simple batch of standards, given a slight jazz twist – but as usual for the great one, Lorez manages to inflect each and every note ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lorez Alexandria —
Lorez Sings Pres – A Tribute To Lester Young ... LP King, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A classic album from one of our favorite jazz singers ever – a set that really set a whole new standard for a generation! Even at this early stage, Lorez Alexandria was an amazingly accomplished vocalist – as you'll hear on this excellent selection of tunes from the Lester Young ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
King/BGP (UK), 1957. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
Incredible early work from Lorez Alexandria – the kind of albums that instantly set her apart from other singers of the 50s, reissued here properly for the first time in years! On This Is Lorez, the singer is working with sublime small combo backings from the group of pianist King Fleming ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Pacific Jazz/King (Japan), 1953. Near Mint- ... $44.99
A great Japanese issue of this early material from trumpet genius Chet Baker – featuring his quartet with Russ Freeman on piano, Carson Smith on bass, and Larry Bunker on drums! The set features titles that include "Moon Love", "Bea's Flat", "Band Aid", "Hap ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with insert! Cover has one tiny bump in a bottom corner, but is great overall.)
Chet Baker —
Four – Chet Baker In Tokyo ... LP Paddle Wheel/King (Japan), 1987. New Copy (reissue)... $44.99 49.99 About July 15, 2022
A set recorded in Tokyo, but one that has the great Chet Baker working with players from the Dutch and American scenes – all coming together in a quartet session that's maybe one of the strongest records from Chet's later years! The material was recorded live – and Chet's got a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited Japanese pressing – beautiful vinyl, with obi!)
Chet Baker —
Memories In Tokyo ... LP Paddle Wheel/King (Japan), 1987. New Copy (reissue)... $44.99 49.99 About July 15, 2022
Late work from Chet Baker, but great work too – and sounds that have Baker returning to an incredibly strong sense of force in the final year of his life! We love some of Chet's records from earlier in the decade, but many of those are a bit laidback – kind of a beautiful exploration ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful Japanese pressing – limited edition, with obi!)
King, 1950s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A classic set of hard rockin R&B from Hank Ballard and the legendar Midnighters – as raw a batch of vocal group tracks you'd be hard pressed to find! The album features plenty of tunes from their "Annie" cycle of songs – including "Work With Me Annie", "Anni ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label Gusto pressing. Cover has light surface wear & aging.)
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters —
Singin & Swingin ... LP King, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Some of the hardest, heaviest vocal group work of the pre-soul generation – a set of legendary King Records material by the young Hank Ballard and his always-tight Midnighters! The set captures them in the second chapter of their time at King – slightly cleaner in some of their subject ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
King/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
Some of our favorite work ever from the legendary Hank Ballard – a key figure in early R&B, and a singer who cut some big hits with his group The Midnighters – but one who also continued to do some wonderful work for King Records long after his hits – most of which is included ... (Soul) read more CD
King, Early 50s. Very Good ... $6.99
James Brown —
Gettin' Down To It ... LP King, 1969. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little album by James Brown – and very different than his other work! He cut this one with the groovy Dee Felice Trio – a jazz-based combo that he recorded on their own for King, on another very rare, very excellent record. The band's in similar form here, although not ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue pressing in a non-gatefold cover.)
James Brown —
I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door, I'll Get It Myself) (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch 
King, Late 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
An excellent funky track from The Godfather! The cut's got this cool little popping guitar that's very unique – snapping away through the whole track, creating this sinister groove that's hardly ever been matched! Darn hard to find on vinyl in any form, too! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
James Brown —
James Brown Singles Vol 5 – 1967 to 1969 ... CD King/Hip-O Select, Late 60s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
An explosion of funk from the mighty James Brown – some of the hardest-hitting singles James cut during his 60s run at King Records – served up here in a massive 2CD set! This essential fifth volume in the Singles series covers the key years of 1967 to 1969 – a pre-Polydor point ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, limited edition.)
James Brown —
Let A Man Come In & Do The Popcorn/King, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Killer funky work from James! "Let A Man Come In" is a stone-cold funky number – with great raw popping grooves, very much in the Popcorn vein! Hard to find on vinyl in any form – and sounds great on the hot funky 45 mix! "Sometime" is nice, too – with a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have slight ring wear.)
James Brown —
Live At The Apollo (1962) ... CD Polydor, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A landmark album that forever changed the face of live recordings – and soul music too! As has been told and retold often, King records not only had the genius idea of bringing recording equipment into the Apollo Theater to catch James in a smoking live setting – the sort of show that ... (Soul) read more CD
King, 1971. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A legendary bit of fuzzy funk from James Brown – an important collaboration with the mighty Dave Matthews, who brings a more tripped-out feel to the record than some of James' other King sessions of the time! Matthews adds in lots of psych-influenced guitar – used very different than ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sho Is Funky Down Here ... LP 23.99(Scorpio reissue.)
James Brown —
Soulful Christmas (LP sleeve edition) ... CD King/LMLR, 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
James Brown recorded a few different Christmas records back in the 60s – but this stunner may well be the best of the bunch – a killer record that not only fills the need for James Brown Holiday tunes, but which also more than lives up to his non-Christmas gems for King Records too! ... read more CD
(Limited edition LP style sleeve – with red CD that has a vinyl-style design!)
Ron Carter & Jim Hall —
Telephone ... CD Concord/King (Japan), 1984. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Guitarist Jim Hall is a player who's always realized he sounds best in a small, intimate setting – whether in his 50s trio recordings with Jimmy Giuffre, or his 60s classics with Bill Hall, or his 70s experiments with bassist Ron Carter – and this live date for Concord really revives ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, early Japanese pressing.)
Delmore Brothers —
Freight Train Boogie – King Recordings 1946 to 1951 ... CD King/Ace (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sublime sounds from one of the best harmony duos in the hillbilly business – Delmore Brothers Alton and Rabon, sounding completely wonderful here on an early selection of singles cut for King Records! The music's definitely got some of the harmonies and acoustic elements from more bluegrass-o ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
(Still sealed!)
King/Charly (UK), Mid 50s-Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Includes "Honky Tonk" in two parts, "Big Boy", "Buttered Popcorn", "Backwoods", "Slow Talk", "Quaker City", "Night Train", "Rainbow Riot", and more. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some stuck-on cellophane.)
Bill Doggett —
Honky Tonk Popcorn (with bonus tracks) ... CD King/BGP (UK), 1969. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Champion Jack Dupree —
Sings The Blues ... CD King/Gusto, Early 50s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Early King Records material by Champion Jack Dupree – a hell of a pianist, and a heck of a great singer too – working almost as a raconteur on some of the best songs on this collection! The music has deep roots in New Orleans, where Jack must have really honed his piano skills – ... (Blues) read more CD
Champion Jack Dupree —
Sings The Blues ... LP King, Early 50s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Early King Records material by Champion Jack Dupree – a hell of a pianist, and a heck of a great singer too – working almost as a raconteur on some of the best songs on this collection! The music has deep roots in New Orleans, where Jack must have really honed his piano skills – ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charlie Feathers —
Charlie Feathers – His Complete King Recordings ... CD King, Late 50s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The legendary Charlie Feathers is best known as one of the rawest rockers on the Memphis scene of the 50s – but during the decade, he cut some of his best work for King Records in Cincinnati – a label who captured the dynamic energy of Charlie with the same skill they brought to their ... (Rock) read more CD
5 Royales —
Five Royales ... CD King, Late 50s. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A stone killer from the legendary 5 Royales – one of the greatest groups to ever record for King Records in the 50s, and a key force in helping move things forward from doo wop to soul! The balance between Lowman Pauling's lead and the harmonies is amazing – a big inspiration on the ... (Soul) read more CD
Jim Hall —
Live In Tokyo ... CD King (Japan), 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rare 70s set from guitarist Jim Hall – one that's got a cover that recalls Blue Note artwork used for Kenny Burrell, and recorded with a strong sound to match! The record's got maybe a bit more bite than some of Jim's airier sessions from the 70s – a strong power with Hall in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2015 pressing.)
King/Charly (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Some of the greatest R&B work you could ever hope to buy! Wynonie Harris was one of the all-time greats – a raw, raunchy, hard-rockin singer who was getting into more trouble with the law, ladies, and booze than most 70s rock groups combined! Wynonie's songs for King are the stuff that ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
King/Gusto, Early 70s. New Copy ... $3.99 9.98
Great 70s gospel from George Hines & The Gospel Winds – but a set that's recorded with much more of an old school vibe overall! The interplay between lead and group vocals really takes us back to some of the best male groups of the postwar years – that time when gospel vocal ... (Gospel) read more CD
Motohiko Hino —
Toko – Motohiko Hino Quartet At Nemu Jazz ... CD King (Japan), 1975. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet electric fusion from Japanese drummer Motohiko Hino – a set that's got a deeper vibe than some of his other work of the 70s! The set's a live one, and all tracks are quite long – played with an open, exploratory feel by the group – in ways that are almost an extension of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Recent SHM-CD pressing, includes obi.)
Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalo —
Okinawa (2021 Record Store Day Release) ... LP King (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A groovy little record from the Count Buffalos group – an ensemble we know mostly for their heavier funk of the early 70s and late 60s – but who here step out in a clubbier mode with some sweet touches of disco! The group's still a jazz one at its core – but they've also added in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
King, 1944. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Grandpa Jones —
Mountain Dew ... CD King/Starday, Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Think what you want about Grandpa Jones from his later appearances on TV – at this point in his career, the man's a hell of a banjo player, and a really great singer too – one who's able to mix wit with deft instrumentation, all at a time when he was really growing into the character he' ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
Kimiko Kasai —
Just Friends ... CD London/King (Japan), 1970. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Lovely work from Kimiko Kasai – easily one of the best female jazz vocalists on the Japanese scene in the 70s! Kimiko's got a wonderfully deep range – an ability to dip into lower notes when needed, but not in any sort of gimmicky way – just this full-voiced quality that makes ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi. Still sealed.)
Freddy King —
Just Pickin – Let's Hide Away & Dance Away With Freddy King/King/Modern Blues, 1961/1965. Good 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Killer King Records material from Freddy King – the man who was instrumental in helping forge the early sound of funk guitar! Set features two full albums – both great! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Vinyl has a dented spot that skips on the first two tracks on each side of Record One. Record Two also has a dent but plays through. Appears VG+ otherwise. Cover has some wear and aging, bent corners, and a sticker spot.)
King (Mexico), Mid/Late 60s. Sealed Gatefold ... $19.99
(Now Sound) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bumped corner and is lightly stained and wrinked at the bottom right.)
Trius/King, 1972. Sealed ... $19.99
An obscure little album – but one that's had surprising life in recent years, thanks to a great batch of funky tracks on the set! Little Royal is one of those soul singers who doesn't mind borrowing bits from bigger stars as long as they work well in his act – stepping out like Garland ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Little Royal —
Jealous (180 gram pressing) ... LP King/Demon (UK), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An obscure little album – but one that's had surprising life in recent years, thanks to a great batch of funky tracks on the set! Little Royal is one of those soul singers who doesn't mind borrowing bits from bigger stars as long as they work well in his act – stepping out like Garland ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jealous ... LP 19.99
King, 1956. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Little Willie John —
Mister Little Willie John ... LP King, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Tremendous work from Little Willie John – one of those singers who always grabs our attention! Willie's light years ahead of most of his contemporaries here – already moving more towards soul than R&B, and really shaking himself free of any bluesy cliches. Most of the tunes ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Little Willie John —
Sure Things ... LP King, 1961. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
It's always a sure thing when we see the name of Little Willie John on the cover of a record – a sure thing that the music's going to be great, the vocals sublime, and the whole thing a non-stop package of raw early soul! Willie's a singer who recorded for King Records during the same early ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $26.99
Beautiful work from one of the greatest R&B vocalists ever! Willie sounds wonderful on tracks that include "Talk To Me Talk To Me", "Uh Uh Baby", "Drive Me Home", "Tell It Like It Is", "Person To Person", "Until You Do", and "I'll ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s white label Power Pak pressing. The corners have a slight bend to them, but the cover is great!)
Paddle Wheel/King (Japan), 1984. Near Mint- ... $14.99
The first of many great albums from the Manhattan Jazz Quintet – a great acoustic combo led by pianist David Matthews, after some initial 80s years experimenting with fusion! Matthews' acoustic strengths are a wonderful surprise – both on his piano solos, and in his ability to lead ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert. Cover has some light wear, but is nice overall.)
Electric Bird/King (Japan), 1980. Used ... $14.99
Guitarist Yoshiyaki Masuo can jam when he wants to, but also has a great way of hitting these laidback mellow lines that are totally great – as you'll hear on this classic set recorded with help from a host of top-shelf American fusion players! The tracks have a nice, focused sort of vibe ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes obi!)
Minoru Muraoka & New Dimension Group —
Bamboo ... LP King/Mr Bongo (UK), Late 60s. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
60s jazz meets Japanese bamboo flute – all in a session with a great mix of groovy and exotic touches! The record's a unique meeting of jazz and folkloric elements – done in a style that's a bit like some of the late 60s sessions of this nature on MPS, but a fair bit groovier overall ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bellwood/We Want Sounds (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $11.99 22.99
Long tracks, lots of open energy, and plenty of freewheeling solos too – just the sort of Japanese jazz album from the 70s we treasure so much! The group here is led by drummer George Ohtsuka – sometimes spelled Otsuka – and features Fumio Karashima on piano and Fender Rhodes ... (Jazz) read more CD
George Ohtsuka 5 —
Loving You George – George Ohtsuka Quintet At Nemu Jazz In ... LP Bellwood/We Want Sounds (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Long tracks, lots of open energy, and plenty of freewheeling solos too – just the sort of Japanese jazz album from the 70s we treasure so much! The group here is led by drummer George Ohtsuka – sometimes spelled Otsuka – and features Fumio Karashima on piano and Fender Rhodes ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Loving You George – George Ohtsuka Quintet At Nemu Jazz In ... CD 11.99
King (Switzerland), Late 10s/Early 20s. Used ... $18.99
King, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
(Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a pressing flaw on the edge that does not affect play. Cover has a promo sticker and light wear.)
Wayne Raney —
Songs Of The Hills ... CD King, Late 40s/Early 50s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Not the usual sounds you might expect from postwar country music – as Wayne Raney's an unusual star from the King Records roster – one who could play harmonica as well as sing, and who definitely brought a strong boogie current to his hillbilly material! The album's a heavyweight ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
King, 1958. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
An incredible late 50s set for King by singer Lula Reed – and a pretty unique blend of R&B and bluer and moodier material – but a lot more upbeat than you'd expect from the title! Lula's voice is a genuine vessel for the bluesy material, but it's also light and lovely, and works ... (Soul) read more CD
King (Japan), 1978. Near Mint- ... $34.99
Japanese tenorist Kohnosuke Saijoh goes head to head with American great Budd Johnson – and the set also features work on reeds from Buddy Collette, who plays both flute and tenor too! The rest of the group features Nat Pierce on piano, Mundell Lowe on guitar, George Duvivier on bass, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has some very light wear.)
Smokey Smothers with Freddy King —
Smokey Smothers Sings Back Porch Blues ... CD King/Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Stanley Brothers —
Early Starday/King/Gusto, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 4CD ... Out Of Stock
Our favorite years of the Stanley Brothers – material recorded after they'd left the bigger labels, and really started to hit their stride for the smaller indies King and Starday Records! Both companies were completely faithful to the growing sound of bluegrass, and really let the brothers ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
Billy Ward & The Dominoes —
Billy Ward & His Dominoes ... LP King, Early 50s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Mighty work from The Dominoes – a group who got their start here on some key sides for King Records, which then had a huge impact on the sound of vocal groups for years to come! The lineup here includes early performances by both Jackie Wilson and Clyde McPhatter – two later superstars ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
King/We Want Sounds (UK), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 34.99 About April 1, 2022 (delayed)
The Japanese scene of the 70s had plenty of experiments that blended contemporary and traditional instrumentation – but this album-length jam from percussionist Stomu Yamashta may well be one of the most striking from the time! You'll no doubt know Stomu from some of his later records that ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stomu Yamash'Ta & The Horizon —
Sunrise From West Sea ... CD King/We Want Sounds (UK), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The Japanese scene of the 70s had plenty of experiments that blended contemporary and traditional instrumentation – but this album-length jam from percussionist Stomu Yamashta may well be one of the most striking from the time! You'll no doubt know Stomu from some of his later records that ... (Rock) read more CD
Toshiaki Yokota & Beat Generation —
Flute Adventure (2022 Record Store Day Release - Japan) ... LP King/Toyoka (Japan), 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A definite flute adventure from Japanese reedman Toshiaki Yokota – one that's got some wonderfully trippy elements, in the best spirit of some of the most groundbreaking MPS sessions at the end of the 60s! Yokota plays a variety of flutes, and he's backed by electric guitar, bass, and plenty ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Crash Of Thunder – Boss Soul, Funk And R&B Sides From The Vaults Of The King, Federal & Deluxe Labels ... CD King/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1960s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A mighty dip into the legendary vaults of King Records – and one that manages to come up with a motherlode of funky grooves, even though none of them feature James Brown! The package is an essential look at the hinterland of King – artists who mostly just cut singles for the label in ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
Various —
King Funk ... CD King/BGP (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Rare funk from one of the greatest labels in the business! King Records is known to many for its classic work with singers like James Brown, Hank Ballard, and Wynonie Harris – but during the later years of the label, they also pressed up a great amount of excellent funky 45s, including many ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
Various —
King New Breed Rhythm & Blues ... CD King/Kent (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
During the 50s, King Records was one of the biggest labels in R&B – and as the soul years of the 60s approached, the company kept the flag flying strong with a host of new artists, underground soul and blues singers who helped define the new sound of the decade with a rich approach to the ... (Soul) read more CD
King/Kent (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
A long-awaited follow-up to one of our favorite compilations of King Records soul music – a set that does a perfect job of showing the label's strong roots in R&B, and it's important force in 60s soul! The package offers up tracks with a really great sound – definitely the grittier ... (Soul) read more CD
Various —
King R&B Box Set (4CD set) ... CD King, Late 40s/1950s. New Copy 4CD ... Out Of Stock
A really great collection of work from the early years of King Records – music from a time when the Cincinnati label was one of the key forces in helping shape the sound of R&B in the years before soul music – always with a quality level that set them apart from the rest! Sure, ... (Soul) read more CD
Various —
Original Blues/King/Gusto, Late 40s/Early 50s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Raw, raunchy sounds – all pulled together from a time before soul and rock even existed! Most of the work here is from the classic catalog of King Records – a killer imprint in the postwar R&B market, and a company who wasn't afraid to do what it took to make a knockout record! In ... (Soul) read more CD
Various —
Original Blues/King/Gusto, Late 40s/Early 50s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Raw, raunchy sounds – all pulled together from a time before soul and rock even existed! Most of the work here is from the classic catalog of King Records – a killer imprint in the postwar R&B market, and a company who wasn't afraid to do what it took to make a knockout record! In ... (Soul) read more CD
King/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1950s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
A deep deep dig into the vaults of King/Federal Records – initial home to James Brown and a host of other R&B acts in the 50s – lots of whom are featured here! The collection includes many tracks never reissued before – all hand-picked by vintage 45 expert Mr Fine Wine, and ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
Various —
Risque Blues – Keep On Churnin ... CD King, 1940s/1950s/1960s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Raw, raunchy sounds – all pulled together from a time before soul and rock even existed! Most of the work here is from the classic catalog of King Records – a killer imprint in the postwar R&B market, and a company who wasn't afraid to do what it took to make a knockout record! In ... (Soul) read more CD
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