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Federal, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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
(80s Danish pressing.)
King, Early 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
This is Hank's first version of the track, not the one produced by James Brown. That doesn't stop it from being nice and soulful, though – with a great rolling R&B groove that made it one of his best early moments! Killer vocals on both sides, too! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label King pressing.)
King, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
One of those King Records collections that manages to pack a heck of a lot of tunes on a single LP – yet manages to make the whole thing still sound great! The work here is all from the early years of Hank Ballard's career – the kind of hard rocking and R&B tunes that first brought ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing.)
King, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
An incredible track! Hank plays it super-hip by shouting "How you gonna get respect if you ain't cut your process yet!" And while his comments on African-American hairstyles may not have the same power as some of James Brown's political messages – the track's hard raw storming ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Hank Ballard definitely falls into the "one and only" category – especially with work as great as his sounds on this classic album for King Records! Hank sings in a style that's as badass as his look on the cover – as raw in these cuts as James Brown was during the same ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s reissue pressing. Cover has light wear.)
King, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
2 great raw R&B numbers from Hank Ballard. "Which Way Should I Turn" is a blues drenched ballad, with a raspy King groove churning underneath, and "Funky Soul Train" is a raw blast of R&B shout that doesn't quite deliver the hardcore funk you'd expect from the title, ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a King "dots" sleeve.)
Hank Ballard —
You Can't Keep A Good Man Down (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 
King/Soul Brother (UK), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Mindblowing work from the legendary Hank Ballard – a set cut years after his initial fame with The Midnighters, when he was working with James Brown in some very hip, funky, territory! James produced the record, and penned most of the tunes – and he does a really great job of bringing ... (Soul) read more CD
King, 1955. Very Good ... $1.99
King, 1955. Very Good ... $5.99
King (Japan), 1957. Used ... $16.99
That's Torys, as in Suntory's – the big Japanese distillery who's hosting this special performance of The Big Four – a crackling lineup that features soulful tenor from Hidehiko Matsumoto and drums from George Kawaguchi! The core group have an energy that's like the best American bop ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Jazz At The Torys ... LP 24.99(SHMCD pressing, includes obi.)
King (Japan), 1957. Near Mint- ... $24.99
That's Torys, as in Suntory's – the big Japanese distillery who's hosting this special performance of The Big Four – a crackling lineup that features soulful tenor from Hidehiko Matsumoto and drums from George Kawaguchi! The core group have an energy that's like the best American bop ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jazz At The Torys ... CD 16.99(Early 70s pressing – with obi!)
King, 1964. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
(Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy black label pressing. Cover has a center split in the bottom seam.)
Earl Bostic —
Tuxedo Junction/King, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
King, 1953. Very Good ... $4.99
Charles Brown —
Charles Brown Sings Christmas Songs ... LP King, Early 50s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Charles Brown was one of the first guys to ever record an important R&B Christmas tune in the postwar years – and here, he's featured in a full album of music of the same nature – which really furthers his legacy in the genre! Brown's approach is groundbreaking – as he has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
King, 1967. Very Good- ... $3.99
(Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing. Vinyl has a slight warp but plays fine. Labels have some wear.)
Charles Brown/King/Highland, Early 50s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A special holiday package – one that brings together Charles Brown's classic Christmas Recordings for King Records – plus a few later tracks by organist Bill Doggett! Brown was one of the first guys to ever record an important R&B Christmas tune in the postwar years – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
James Brown —
America Is My Home (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch King, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A strange but great single from James Brown! The cut has a slow vamping "honky tonk" kind of groove – and James raps over the top about America, how great it is, and how much opportunity the country offers. The whole thing's got a very positive message – and the monologue is ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
James Brown —
Hey America (180 gram pressing) ... LP Polydor/Elemental (Spain), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really fantastic album from James Brown – and an unusual one, too – as it was only ever issued overseas back in the early 70s! The album's got a title that's similar to one of James' Christmas albums, but it's a completely different record – kind of a condensation of some of ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
King/Universal (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $13.99
A great lost album from James Brown – and totally funky! The record's got a super-hip cover that shows James standing in a blue room with three fine foxy ladies, and the words "I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me" are emblazoned across the top – and the whole thing's as ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the JB & Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
King/Polydor (Japan), 1966. Used ... $9.99
Quite possibly THE James Brown album of the mid 60s – a solid set of hard-grooving tracks, based around the monster title hit "I Got You (I Feel Good)"! The tune's one of those numbers that has been used a gajillion times over the years in commercials and promos – but which ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
King, Late 60s. Good ... Just Sold Out!
Both tracks are very nice, and the single is an excellent example of James at his strongest in the 60's. "If I Ruled The World" is a beautiful ballad soul cut, infused with the kind of subtle politics that James used before hitting his more radical days. "I Got The Feelin" has ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label King pressing. Plays with noise on "If I Ruled The World", not so bad on the flip. Labels have some wear and marker.)
King, 1969. Very Good ... $29.99
A definite mother from James Brown – the kind of all-funky album that few of his contemporaries could ever hope to match! If you've ever doubted the sheer raw power of James at the end of the 60s, the first few notes of this one will definitely make you a convert – and the stretched-out ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
James Brown —
It's A Mother ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A definite mother from James Brown – the kind of all-funky album that few of his contemporaries could ever hope to match! If you've ever doubted the sheer raw power of James at the end of the 60s, the first few notes of this one will definitely make you a convert – and the stretched-out ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available It's A Mother ... LP 29.99(Part of the JB & Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
James Brown —
It's A New Day – Let A Man Come In ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Further genius from James Brown at the start of the 70s – a record that's starting to show some of the more open-ended grooves he'd explore with the JBs on their own albums – longer, stretched-out tracks that are way more than simple funk and soul! There's a sense of freewheeling ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available It's A New Day – Let A Man Come In (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 24.99(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
King (Japan), 1970. Used ... $24.99
Further genius from James Brown at the start of the 70s – a record that's starting to show some of the more open-ended grooves he'd explore with the JBs on their own albums – longer, stretched-out tracks that are way more than simple funk and soul! There's a sense of freewheeling ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, 2007 pressing – includes obi!)
King, 1967. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Raw soul, indeed – a term that could have been coined for James Brown's vocal approach, and which probably makes one of its first appearances here on a record! The album's kind of a grab bag of earlier sides that James recorded for King, but it's a perfect showcase for his amazing sound in ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing, still in the shrink.)
King, Late 60s. Good+ ... $1.99
An undisputed groover! The track's a killer uptempo one from James' later years on King – and it's got this amazing beat that snaps along at a full deep stride. Very nice stuff, and the kind of tight grooving that would show up later in his work with the JBs – done here earlier, with ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing.)
King, 1963. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue.)
James Brown —
Live At The Apollo Volume II ... LP King, 1968. Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
James Brown's great second album recorded live at the Apollo Theater in Harlem – a set we like even better than the first famous volume – because it's much more stretched-out, harder-hitting, and full of fire! You'd be hard pressed to find a better example of Brown's showmanship on ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label King pressing. Cover has a split top seam.)
King, 1959. Near Mint- ... $19.99
An incredible early album from James Brown – featuring 16 raw R&B tracks culled from his early years at King – and virtually the blueprint for so many other great things to follow! "Please Please Please" was James' first big hit – and as you probably already know, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s French Polydor pressing.)
James Brown —
Popcorn ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A tremendous turning point in the career of James Brown – and an album that points the way strongly to the even deeper funk of the 70s! The album's a hard-wailing batch of instrumental tracks played by the legendary James Brown Band of the late 60s – the pre-JBs ensemble that's gone ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Popcorn (LP sleeve edition) ... CD 10.99(Part of the JB & Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
King/Culture Factory (France), 1969. Used ... $10.99
A tremendous turning point in the career of James Brown – and an album that points the way strongly to the even deeper funk of the 70s! The album's a hard-wailing batch of instrumental tracks played by the legendary James Brown Band of the late 60s – the pre-JBs ensemble that's gone ... (Soul) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
King, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... $24.99
A bomb! The title of this one says it all – a burning anthem of pride and power, issued in 1969, at the end of one of the most troubling decades in America. James answers all the Uncle Tom cries from his critics – and comes up with "Say It Loud", an instant chant that was ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has an unglued top seam.)
James Brown —
Super Bad ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Super Bad is right! This is hard-hitting funky James – from the badass cover right down to the extended tracks on the record, which point the way towards the hard live jamming of the classic Payback years! Everything wonderful is in place on the set – from the band's grooves at the ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
King, 1968. Very Good+ ... $14.99
James' moving tribute to the late Little Willie John – a big influence, and a fellow label mate at King. There are some great deep soul tracks on here, and lots of groovy instrumentals. Plus, the cover's got a picture of James holding a Little Willie John album, and looking very touched. ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, a bumped corner, and small peeled spots from sticker removal.)
James Brown —
Unbeatable James Brown – 16 Hits ... LP King, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of those excellent King albums from James that features a wide range of tracks, done in a wide range of styles – including some wonderful obscure numbers that go way past the "hits" promised in the title. The groove runs from sad ballad soul to heavy instrumentals – and ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing without crown.)
Bill Doggett —
28 Big Ones ... CD King, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Plenty of big ones here from Bill Doggett – the kind of cooking instrumental numbers that made the organist one of the key players of his generation! The set definitely features some hits from Bill, but it also includes some nice lesser-known gems too – easy to do when you've got 28 ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bill Doggett —
Doggett Beat For Dancing Feet ... CD King, Late 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Bill's got his groove on right for this set – quite possibly one of the greatest of his early King years, thanks to killer work from Billy Butler on guitar, Shep Shepherd on drums, and the great Clifford Scott on alto and tenor sax! Scott's raspy tone really makes these tunes groove – ... (Jazz) read more CD
King, 1954. Very Good ... $4.99
King/BGP (UK), 1969. Used ... $9.99
Champion Jack Dupree —
Sings The Blues ... CD King/Gusto, Early 50s. New Copy ... Temporarily 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
Charlie Feathers —
Charlie Feathers (10 inch LP) ... LP King/Sundazed, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic set of music from the legendary Charlie Feathers – a rockabilly giant who walked the same Tennessee scene as Elvis, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis – but one who was never able to hit the heights! Here, Feathers is at the height of his powers – coming off of seminal ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
5 Royales —
17 Hits – Vintage Vault Collectors Series ... LP King, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
King, 1957. Used ... $4.99
King, Late 50s. New Copy ... $3.99 9.99
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
King, 1950s. Used ... $4.99
A great set from one of our favorite R&B vocal groups of the 50s – a seminal combo featuring the amazing voice of Lowman Pauling – a singer that James Brown often claimed as a big influence! The Royales worked in a style that was a bit more focused than some of their contemporaries ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
King/Rhino, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
Redd Foxx —
Redd Foxx In A Nutshell Part 3 ... LP King, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Redd gets down and dirty on this hard-to-find King album! The material here was recorded live at Redd's own nightclub in LA – and as you can imagine, it's a lot rawer than anything he ever did on TV! (Comedy) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Gusto pressing.)
Toru Fuyuki —
World Of Ultra Seven ... LP King (Japan), 1979. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Jim Hall —
Live In Tokyo ... CD King (Japan), 1976. Used ... Temporarily 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
(Includes obi.)
King (Japan), 1968. Used ... $19.99
King, Late 40s. Very Good ... $6.99
George Hines & The Gospel Winds —
Moving Up ... CD King/Gusto, Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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
King (Japan), 1971. Near Mint- ... $38.99
A great trio date that has Takehiro Honda working with Reggie Workman on bass and Motohiko Hino on drums – an extremely great group that really takes off in this setting! The record is one of the freer sides from Honda at the time – done in the more open, lyrical modes that were coming ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi!)
Ivory Joe Hunter —
What Did You Do To Me/King, Mid 50s. Good ... Out Of Stock
Bull Moose Jackson —
All My Love Belongs To You/King, Early 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
King, 1951. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Fumio Karashima —
Hot Islands (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD King/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A more electric album than usual from pianist Fumio Karashima – but in a great way too! The album has Karashima playing Fender Rhodes, mini-moog, and other keys – in addition to his usual acoustic piano – in a driving quartet lineup with bass from Miroslav Vitous and saxes from ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the Deep Jazz Reality series!)
Paddle Wheel/King (Japan), 1987. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A really great take on the classic Herbie Hancock sound of the Blue Note years – led by Japanese drummer George Kawaguchi, but featuring some great work by Americans Donald Harrison on alto and tenor sax, Terence Blanchard on trumpet, and Cyrus Chestnut on piano. The tracks are short and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi!)
Albert King —
Big Blues (red vinyl pressing) ... LP King/Sundazed, 1962. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A well-titled record, as Albert King here plays with the large sound and big tone that would make him one of the best up-and-coming bluesmen of the 60s – a key player in the already-electrified generation, and possibly the greatest example of the new confidence that was coming into the genre ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(RTI pressed red vinyl!)
Freddy King —
Freddy King Goes Surfin (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP King/Sundazed, 1962. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Hardly the surf album you might expect from the title – although the set is a killer batch of guitar instrumentals – with more than enough power to blow any west coast groups right off the beach! At this early point in his career, Freddie King is way more than just a blues guitarist, ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(RTI pressed blue vinyl!)
Freddy King —
Let's Hide Away & Dance Away With Freddy King ... CD King, Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Freddy King —
Mojo – King Rarities & Obscurities (colored vinyl pressing) (2019 Black Friday Release) ... LP King/Modern Harmonic, Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Rare early work from guitar genius Freddy King – all recorded during that time he was cutting some wickedly soulful work for King Records – but all tracks that were never issued at the time! The package features Freddy in a few different sessions – on guitar and vocals on all of ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Colored vinyl pressed at RTI!)
Yoichi Kobayashi & The Jazz Messengers —
Niagara Shuffle – Tribute To Art Blakey ... CD King (Japan), 2019. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Japanese drummer Yoichi Kobayashi serves up a mighty tribute to the late, great Art Blakey – with a combo that features musicians who were all part of his Jazz Messengers group over the years! The album's got a rock-solid, romping groove that would have made Blakey proud – and as with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Yusef Lateef —
Autophysiopsychic (Japanese pressing) ... CD King (Japan), 1977. Used ... $9.99
A strange bit of funk from Yusef Lateef – a bit of a change from his other 70s records, but pretty nice too! The record was recorded late in the CTI electric years – and it's got Yusef fronting a funky jazz group on five long tracks that have a decidedly R&B-ish current – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
King, Mid 50s. New Copy ... $7.99 9.99
Fantastic early work from Esther Phillips – recording here as a young girl, under the name of Little Esther – but with a voice that's every bit as great as on her 60s recordings for Atlantic, or her 70s hits on the CTI/Kudu label! The music is a mixture of R&B and blues – the ... (Soul) read more CD
King, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
King/Bellaphon (Germany), Late 80s. Used ... $1.99
King, 1964. Very Good ... $11.99
Some excellent soul jazz organ work from the great Hank Marr! After the myriad of fake live James Brown albums on King, we've come to distrust any liveness the label might promise – but even though the overall sound of this one seems to be studio with clapping dubbed in, the grooves are all ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has split top and bottom seams.)
King (Japan), Mid 60s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99
A really cool 7" single from Japan – with a stunning version of "Lullaby Of The Leaves" played by Sleepy Matsumoto on tenor with a small combo that includes organ! The other side features a straighter take on the theme of the film. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, Mid 50s. Good+ ... $19.99
Early work from this legend of soul music – back in his pre-Atlantic Records years, when he was a member of The Dominoes, recording for King! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has light marks, but plays well enough overall. Cover has yellowing tape strips holding the top and bottom seams.)
Helen Merrill —
Helen Merrill In Tokyo ... CD King (Japan), 1963. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A rare Japanese session from vocalist Helen Merrill – one of a few key 60s recordings she cut on the Tokyo scene, after initial fame in the US! The album features a great small group arranged by drummer Takeshi Inomata, played by a combo that includes alto, baritone, and trumpet – all ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Recent SHM-CD pressing, includes obi.)
Helen Merrill —
Helen Merrill In Tokyo/King (Japan), 1963. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
2 very obscure sessions from vocalist Helen Merrill – both recorded in Tokyo during the early 60s! The first half of the CD is from the album Helen Merrill In Tokyo – a wonderful small combo set arranged by drummer Takeshi Inomata, played by a combo that includes alto, baritone, and ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
King (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... $9.99
Early jazz vocals from the Japanese scene – recorded in a late 50s stretch when the Tokyo scene was really taking off! The album's a split effort showcasing two different vocalists – Mitsuko Miyake on side one, and Kiyoko Maruyama on side two – both singers with a good command of ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
King (Japan), 1985. Used ... $9.99
One of our favorite Japanese jazz players of all time – still sounding wonderful on this date from the mid 80s! Akira Miyazawa's easily the most soulful tenorist to come out of the Japanese scene of the 60s – and here, he works with a free, open approach to his horn that almost reminds ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Recent SHM-CD pressing, includes obi.)
King/Mr Bongo (UK), Late 60s. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99 28.98
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
Minoru Muraoka & New Dimension Group —
Bamboo ... CD King/Mr Bongo (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... 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 CD
Also available Bamboo ... LP 26.99
Takeru Muraoka —
Soft Landing ... CD King (Japan), 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
Electric funk, with some mighty nice horns – a mix of saxes from Takeru Muraoka – plus trumpet and flugelhorn from Susumo Kazuhara too! We're not sure, but it almost feels as if Takeru's a bit overdubbed – using alto, tenor, and soprano together at various points to give the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing, includes obi.)
King/We Want Sounds (France), 1977. New Copy ... About February 27, 2020
King/We Want Sounds (France), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... About February 27, 2020
There's a vampire with a flute on the cover – and that image alone is more than enough to make us drop the needle on this rare Japanese gem from the 70s! And fortunately, the sound of the music is equally cool – funky fusion with some nicely spacey currents – almost a Mizell ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
King (Japan), 1973. Used ... $16.99
A stone smoker from tenorist Seiichi Nakamura – thanks partly to some great trombone from Shigeharu Mukai! Shige's one of our favorite Japanese trombonists from the 70s, and he really gives this session a deep degree of soul – working strongly in the frontline with Seiichi, and getting ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes obi!)
Combat/King (Japan), 1989. Used ... $19.99
King, 1945. Very Good ... $6.99
Red Prysock —
Smokestack/King, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $44.99
Obscure bit of soulful gospel produced by James Brown for King. Kay Robinson's got a great voice, and the arrangements are similar to some of James' hard soul albums from the time. There's no breakbeat cuts here, but the music is quite strong, and given the strength of the arrangements, you'll ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A great copy! Cover has a small promo sticker in one corner.)
King (Japan), 1958. Used ... $16.99
A late 50s stormer from Japanese drummer Hideo Shiraki – caught here at a great point in his early career! The album's got a bit more of a swing-based feel than some of Shiraki's later sides – a bit more Verve-like energy than Blue Note style – which is a-ok with us, because the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 2012 pressing with 24bit remastering – includes obi.)
King (Japan), 1962. Used ... $16.99
Bossa jazz from 60s Japan – a set recorded right around the same time that Verve first started hitting bossa grooves in the US! The sound here is sharper than a Verve bossa album, though – with some of the same hardbop inflections you'd hear on other Hideo Shiraki albums from the time ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing, includes obi.)
Hideo Shiraki —
Hideo Shiraki Plays Horace Silver ... CD King (Japan), 1962. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The music of Horace Silver is magically presented here by drummer Hideo Shiraki – grooving nicely in the same exotic approach to soul jazz you'd find on Silver's best Blue Note sides of the late 50s! Shiraki's always had a bit of a Jazz Messengers approach in his music – at least at ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
King (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $9.99
Hardly the staid affair you might guess from the "recital" in the title – and an all-out drum frenzy event from the legendary Hideo Shiraki! This late 50s live session has Shiraki working in a mode that's even more open and bombastic than his studio albums from the time – ... (Jazz) read more CD
( SHMCD pressing.)
King (Japan), 1965. Used ... $14.99
Not sure what they mean by "Ameriachi" in the title – but from the sound of the music, there's definitely a great A&M Records-styled mix of jazz, Latin, and South American modes! The set begins with a set of cookers from drummer Hideo Shiraki – working with an excellent ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Singers 3 —
Foliole #2 – The Sound Of Singers 3 ... CD King (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Incredibly groovy vocal work from Japan – a double-length album featuring work by a number of different groups! The first half of the set features the wonderful Singers 3 – a trio of female vocalists who sing together with a soaring, breezy groove that's totally great – one that ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
Jimmy Smith —
Confirmation ... LP Blue Note/King (Japan), 1957/1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Prime Jimmy Smith material from his earliest years at Blue Note – hidden here under some more modern 70s cover art! The work here is very much in the best long-blown, open-ended style of Smith's jam session sides for the label – and the album features Jimmy's Hammond in the company of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Wax Time pressing, still in the shrink.)
Stanley Brothers —
Early Starday/King, 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
King/Gusto, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 4CD ... $21.99 29.98
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
King/Gusto, Early 60s. New Copy 4CD ... $21.99 29.98
Fantastic work from The Stanley Brothers – the second half of their later recordings for King Records – from a time when their talents were completely sublime! The voice of Ralph might best be known to some from the earlier Columbia and Mercury sides – but his approach here in ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
Stanley Brothers —
Stanley Brothers Starday/King/Gusto, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 4CD ... Out Of Stock
Heavenly sounds from this legendary duo – a great collection of spiritual sides the bluegrass brothers recorded for King and Starday Records – all material that was maybe even more important to their catalog than their secular singles! Ralph and Carter Stanley have a fantastic harmony ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
Kunihiko Sugano & Isao Suzuki —
Sincerely Yours ... CD King (Japan), 1980. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A sublime set of piano and bass duets – one that comes across with a depth of feeling and richness of expression that takes it way past the usual! The presence of Isao Suzuki is an instant indication that things are going to be pretty darn fresh – as the bassist always has a way of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Recent SHM-CD pressing, includes obi.)
King (Japan), 1981. Used ... $13.99
A wicked wicked set of tracks from Japan – one that blends together jazzy riffing and Brazilian rhythms, all played with a surprisingly soulful bent! Suzuki's on bass and piccolo bass, and Yamamoto plays not only electric piano but also a bit of electric harpsichord – which adds a cool ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
