Johnny Burnette —
Dreamin ... LP Liberty, Early 60s. Very Good ...
$2.99
Beautiful work from the great Johnny Burnette – not as hard-rocking as his early days, but still a great set of well-crafted tunes! Titles include "Love Me", "Dreamin", "Lovesick Blues", "Settin The Woods On Fire", "I Want To BE With You ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Vinyl has a short click on one track, but is nice and clean overall. Cover has a bit of seam splitting.)
The third album from the great Buzzcocks – one of the most fiercely melodic bands of the punk era, and one of the best bands for tuneful, yet barbed songwriting of the late 70s, period! Different Kind Of Tension is a pretty accurate title for this set, the last of the first wave of the group' ... (Rock) read moreCD
A really cool package of work from the legendary Eddie Cochran – one of the first great rockers to emerge in the 50s, and an artist who left this planet way too soon! The LP looks like a vintage 10" record – with great graphics, and a run of Cochran gems that include "Teenage ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great record from Augie Colon – Martin Denny's Latin percussionist, and the force behind some of his best records! Augie's portrayed on the cover as a "sophisticated savage" – which is the way he grooves too, taking a bit of exotic sounds, weaving them with some highly ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono turquoise label pressing with deep groove. Labels have promo ink stamps. Cover has light wear and a promo ink stamp on back.)
Not really "the best", but a pretty nice collection of Denny's early work for Liberty – with a groovy photo on the back that shows him working with the group in action, beating on a big conga, while the rest of the band plays exotic percussion! Titles include "The Enchanted ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The birth of a sound and the birth of a legend – Martin Denny's first album in the Exotica series, and a record so great it named an entire genre! Denny certainly didn't invent the tropical style of easy listening that came to be known as "exotica" in the 50s – but with a ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing.)
Martin Denny —
Hypnotique ... LP Liberty/Jackpot, 1959. New Copy (reissue)...
$20.99
An amazing little set that's as compelling as the title and cover might imply – and easily one of our favorite Martin Denny albums ever! There's a sound here that is, actually, quite "hypnotique" – as Denny's core combo is expanded by some larger arrangements, Japanese ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing.)
Martin Denny —
Quiet Village ... LP Liberty/Jackpot, 1959. New Copy (reissue)...
$20.99
An undisputed classic in the exotica genre – and the record that yielded Martin Denny his biggest hit! The title track "Quiet Village" was originally written by Les Baxter, but it was Martin Denny's approach that really managed to send the tune over the top – using spare ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An undisputed classic in the exotica genre – and the record that yielded Martin Denny his biggest hit! The title track "Quiet Village" was originally written by Les Baxter, but it was Martin Denny's approach that really managed to send the tune over the top – using spare ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has some wear and staining.)
George Duke —
Save The Country ... LP Liberty/United Artists, 1970. Very Good ...
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A really great early album from George Duke – quite different than his work for MPS to follow – and more in a groovy late 60s California mode! There's a vibe here that resonates nicely with some other late 60s sessions on Liberty Records – kind of an expansion of a Cali soul jazz ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty/UA rainbow label pressing. Cover has a promo sticker, wear, and light staining. Vinyl has a short click on "Soul Watcher" and "Games People Play".)
The great Aynsley Dunbar on drums – with lots of piano and organ from Tommy Eyre and guitar solos from John Moorshead. Produced by John Mayall too! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
A sweet set from the group of drummer Aynsley Dunbar, who oddly isn't on every track – a group that also features Victor Brox on piano, organ, vocals, and percussion! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label UK Liberty pressing, in a textured cover, with some light wear.)
One of their groovy Sunshine Pop albums of the 60s – kind of a "give back" to the Beach Boys generation! Titles include "Happy Together", "Never My Love", "Homeward Bound", "Kites", and sublime versions of "California My Way" and ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear, aging, a small split in the bottom seam, and some pen on back.)
Freedom Unity —
Something ... LP Liberty/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy (reissue)...
Out Of Stock
A great bit of fusion from the start of the 70s – kind of a bridge between the late 60s "groovy" Japanese jazz, and some of the freer-thinking work to come! The group features excellent tenor from Takeru Muraoka, who plays with kind of a sharp edge that almost echoes more of the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the "Universounds Presents – Deep Jazz Reality" series!)
Some nice small combo groovers – with Ernie Freeman on organ! Titles include "Stone Rocker", "Gravy Waltz", "Jivin Around", "Gator Bite", and "Cool Play". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Classic work from The Groundhogs – one of the heaviest-hitting of the UK blues rock groups, and still one of the best! The sound is lean and raw here – with guitar and vocals from TS McPhee and harmonica from Steve Rye – next to bass from Pete Cruikshank and Ken Pustelnik – ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Earl Klugh steps along with a smooth and soulful groove here – one that mixes his own acoustic guitar with warm electric instrumentation, and some nice use of strings as well! Arrangements are by a few different folks who all help shape the sound of the set – Greg Phillinganes, Patrick ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An oft-overlooked gem from Julie London – a dreamy album of Cole Porter tunes, and one that has her singing with small group backing, very much in the mode of some of her best early work for the Liberty label! The group on the album's the Bud Shank Quintet – with Shank on alto and ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Julie London —
Easy Does It ... LP Liberty, 1968. Near Mint- ...
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One of the last albums in Julie London's legendary run for Liberty Records – a perfect cap to a phenomenal catalog, and one that still shows London very much at the top of her powers! The backings here are by three different talents – Don Bagley, Kirk Stuart, and Allyn Ferguson – ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing in fantastic shape!)
Julie London —
Feeling Good ... LP Liberty, 1965. Near Mint- ...
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Near-lost work from Julie London – a later album for Liberty, the kind of record that should have become a classic – had she not recorded so much at the time that they got buried in the rush of all her releases! Julie's working in a nice upbeat, swinging style – with some great ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A rare live session from Julie London – surprising in that most of her classic work for Liberty was put together with some real studio magic! Yet this time around, the live setting's a real charm – one that makes for a whole new side of London's personality – showing the singer ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A landmark album in 50s vocal jazz – spare, moody, and evocative tunes from Julie London – sung in a stripped-down setting that few other singers would dare at the time! The sound of the set is as sexy as the cover – intimate, personal, and breathily sung in a mode that comes ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Two early albums from Julie London – back to back on a single CD! First up is Julie Is Her Name – a landmark album in 50s vocal jazz – spare, moody, and evocative tunes from Julie London – sung in a stripped-down setting that few other singers would dare at the time! The ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
One of Julie London's strongest overall albums – a great session that features small group backings with a warm and intimate feel! There's less of the languid sadness of some of Julie's other records, and more of the dreamy floating style of singers like Chris Connor or June Christy on this ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
A sweet little swinger from Julie London – a record that goes for a bit of a Latin vibe, in ways that change things up nicely! Ernie Freeman handles the music, so the groove isn't really straight Latin – but more of a syncopated approach that's different from the smoother London sounds ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An overlooked gem from Julie London's early 60s years on Liberty Records – a time when she was changing up her sound a bit, but still staying strong as one of the sexiest vocalists on the west coast scene! Ernie Freeman handles the backing, and he brings in an undercurrent of soul that's ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A very unusual album for Julie London – one of her few recordings ever to break the more traditional jazz format, and go for a mod sort of swinging 60s sound! The set features London versions of hits by The Doors, Beatles, Monkees, and others – all given a gentle groove by Tommy Oliver ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a cut corner. Shrinkwrap has a sticker remnant.)
A well-titled album, as it features some of Gene's big early hits, mixed along with lesser-known gems – all done in that proud, loud style he used before becoming the Headless Hero! Snuff Garrett produced most of the work, and the tunes have a bold approach that certainly draws from the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has a hype sticker.)
Two early solo albums from Tony McPhee – one of which is more of a mixed group affair overall! First up is Me & The Devil – fantastic acoustic blues from Tony McPhee – maybe best known as a member of The Groundhogs, but working here in a looser, more stripped-down mode – ... (Blues) read moreCD
Groovy stuff from Sandy Nelson – one of his best albums ever! Despite the title, this isn't exactly the Latin soul adventure you might think – but it is a nice batch of drum-heavy instrumentals, with a good soul boogaloo beat to them. The best tracks are the ones with "boogaloo&qu ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band —
Alive! ... LP Liberty, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$13.99
Right from the start, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band were wonderful in the studio – but as this album will show, they were even more vibrant in a live setting – a format that would give them some of their best records over the years! This set has the group working at a level that's both ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Brilliant early work from Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – a group who grew up in the same Cali sunshine that birthed The Byrds, but who definitely took a very unique path in the way they blended together folk, rock, and country! These guys show their wit on their sleeves a bit more than in later ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Red Norvo with Buddy Collette —
Ad Lib ... LP Liberty, 1957. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the hippest Red Norvo records ever – a rare outing for Liberty that features Buddy Collette on reeds, bringing in a new level of color to the Norvo group! Red's work on vibes is precise and nicely chromatic – often coming across in waves of sound on the mellower tracks, and with ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label pressing. Cover has just a hint of seam splitting, but is nice overall.)
The complete recordings of The Petards – a legendary German group who are maybe best-known for a few freewheeling albums on Liberty at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s – but who also have a not more music here to offer! The set begins before most of the work we've ever heard ... (Rock) read moreCD
Groovy album of instrumentals, conducted by Nelson Riddle for Liberty, in a style that's a lot lighter than some of his earlier instrumental LPs for Capitol. Some of the tracks have a sound that's a bit too "old-timey", but there's lots of nice ones with the kind of banking string style ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great batch of raw soul groovers – with a shouting R&B feel that's totally great! You probably know The Rivingtons for their classic "Papa Oom Mow Mow", one of the strangest vocal group cuts of all time – and one of those oldies we never tire of hearing! The album's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. NOTE – Vinyl is in Fair condition. Cover has some wear and aging , splitting in the seams, and names in pen and marker on back.)
(Stereo pressing. Shrinkwrap has some sale sticker remnants.)
Felix Slatkin —
Seasons Greetings ... CD Liberty/Real Gone, Early 60s. New Copy ...
Out Of Stock
A rare holiday album from string maestro Felix Slatkin – one of the more dynamic orchestra leaders to record for Liberty Records during the glory days of bachelor pad music! Felix is usually in a style that's got more zing in the strings – but here, he steps things down a bit for a set ... read moreCD
One of the coolest, grooviest albums ever from the T-Bones – a set that features sublime Cali arrangements from Nick DeCaro – and a slightly expanded sound that sometimes adds in a bit of vocals to the usual guitar grooves of the group! There's a great late 60s vibe to the record that's ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nice groovy instrumentals from one of the best little combos of the 60's. The record includes their big hit "No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)", plus a number of other tracks that have a similar "TV commercial" feel – like "Chiquita Banana", "Pizza ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Cover has light wear. Vinyl plays with a short click through "Preparation G" & "Leavin My Home".)
Ike & Tina Turner —
Come Together/Nuff Said ... CD Liberty/BGO (UK), 1970/1971. New Copy ...
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Early 70s albums from Ike & Tina Turner – later material from the together years – 1970's Come Together & '71's Nuff Said in a single package! Come Together includes the title high profile cover and others in "Honky Tonk Women" "I Want To Take You Higherr", ... (Soul) read moreCD
Ike & Tina Turner —
Get Back ... LP Liberty, 1960s-Mid 70s. Near Mint- ...
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A very swinging album from trombonist Si Zentner – done in a big band style, but with plenty of groovy touches that show the 60s period of the recordings! Si gets some great help on the records from Bob Florence – an arranger who really knows how to make a bigger band swing with the ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes selections by Nancy Ames, Leon Bibb, Bud & Travis, Jackie De Shannon, Bob Harter, Johnny Mann Singers, George Mitchell Choir, Walter Raim, and Wanderers Three. (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
Includes performances by Coco Lagos, Noro Morales, Louie Lopez, Chucho Sanoja, Orquesta Yambu, Johnny Ventura, Machito, Fajardo, Justo Betancourt, and El Combo Moderno. (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 1000, still sealed with hype sticker, but with bent corners.)