Mid 80s soul from Detroit's Colonel Abrams – One of the first artists to take the then burgeoning house sound into the mainstream – paired up with nicely grooving modern soul vibe! Includes the his "Trapped" and "I'm Not Gonna Let", with those bright and bumping ... (Soul) read moreCD
Includes "What A Wonderful World", "Hello Dolly", "Mack The Knife", "Kiss Of Fire", "La Vie En Rose", "Dummy Song", "Blueberry Hill", and more. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print. Includes both albums in individual jewel cases.)
Count Basie —
Best Of Count Basie ... LP Decca/MCA, Late 30s/Early 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$14.99
A really great collection of some of Basie's first important material – 2LPs worth of classics that set the tone for generations to come! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label Decca pressing, with deep groove on LP 1. Cover has a small cutout hole, some wear and aging, small index label, bent corner at the bottom right, and peeled spots from sticker removal. Side 1 labels on each LP has a name in pen.)
A huge moment for Blackalicious – a group who'd been gaining plenty of cred on the underground, and who reached out to a much bigger set of ears with this major label debut! The whole thing's top-shelf through and through – superb production from Chief Xcel next to the words from Gift ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
A huge moment for Blackalicious – a group who'd been gaining plenty of cred on the underground, and who reached out to a much bigger set of ears with this major label debut! The whole thing's top-shelf through and through – superb production from Chief Xcel next to the words from Gift ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(20th Anniversary pressing – on heavyweight vinyl!)
To us, most of Bobby's early Duke albums would serve fine as "best of" sets in and of themselves – so great is his work for that label during this period! This one's a pretty great sampling of his genius – that unique blend of blues and soul that still makes Bobby's work ... (Blues) read moreCD
Bobby Bland is one of those rare talents that never lost his groove, even as the years went on – maybe a bit like The Dells, in that he started out in the earliest days of soul music, but then was able to shift with the styles and the times, all without ever giving up the vocal strengths that ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch. Shrinkwrap is cracked a bit at the opening but still intact.)
Includes "Real Love", "Love No Limit", "You Remind Me", "Reminisce", "What's The 411?", and "You Don't Have To Worry" remixed by Diddy – plus "Sweet Thing" remixed by Mark Spark, and "Changes I've Been Going ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In a stickered sleeve, with light stains and bent corners.)
The debut album from Robert Brookins – an artist who first made waves in the group Afterbach, and who also had close ties to the Earth Wind & Fire galaxy in the 80s! This set's got a tightness that definitely belies Robert's years working in the studio for other artists – but the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a hype sticker and promo stamp.)
Bobby Brown —
King Of Stage ... LP MCA, 1986. Sealed ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Bobby Brown's out to put his New Edition past firmly behind him here – stepping out in a range of pop soul numbers that still have a sound that's as fresh as his late teen look on the cover! The Brown cliches haven't settled into full effect here yet – and there's a boyish charm on ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with a cutout notch and hype sticker.)
(Out of print, clear promotional sticker on digipack cover.)
Larry Carlton —
Discovery ... LP MCA, 1987. Near Mint- ...
$5.99
With Terry Trotter on keyboards, John Pena on bass, Rick Marotta on drums, Michael Fisher on percussion, and Kirk Whalum on saxophone solos. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A stone club classic from the early 80s – one of the best mainstream groovers of the post-disco years! Cheatham's a percussionist by trade, but really comes off with something extra here – a smoothly soulful groove that's sublime from start to finish – no filler, no cliches, just ... (Soul) read moreCD
Loads of classics – "She's Got You", "You're Stronger Than Me", "Faded Love", "Walkin After Midnight", "I Fall To Pieces", "Strange", "Crazy", and "Leavin On Your Mind". (Folk/Country) CD
A collection of tracks from the Impulse vaults. Includes work by the classic quartet – McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, Elvin Jones on drums – plus work with Eric Dolphy, Ahmed Abdul-Malik, and Roy Haynes. (Jazz) CD
Maybe one of the greatest jazz albums of all time – a real breakthrough moment for the legendary John Coltrane, and the blueprint for generations of jazz records to come! Trane was already breaking down plenty of boundaries before Love Supreme – but he knocked it out of the park for ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Common newcomers who buy Electric Circus for the single with Mary J Blige are going to be left with some head scratching – but if you like the spiritual/psychedelic Com that was hinted at on Like Water For Chocolate, this may be the follow up you were waiting for! This is still hip hop ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
An overlooked gem from The Controllers – one issued a bit late to be part of the classic wave of group soul, but a set that's still overflowing with really old school harmonies! The Controllers really have a wonderful way of putting over a ballad – letting things build slow and mellow, ... (Soul) read moreCD
The Crusaders are really going strong at this point – in near-hit status, almost acting as the Steely Dan of LA jazz. The sound is certainly slicker than before, but in a way that's actually pretty darn nice – as Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Stix Hooper, and Larry Carlton come together ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of our favorite albums ever from The Crusaders – a set that really sums up all the tightness they'd forged in the 70s, while still showing a new sense of soul and funk as well – expertly balanced with flawless LA production! The album may well be the group's equivalent of a Steely ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later pressing in a barcode cover, MCA 1658, still sealed with a cutout notch.)
An excellent album of sweet modern soul duets – produced by William Mickey Stevenson, and one of his best projects from the time. We know little about Damon & Denita – save for the fact that Denita is Deniat James from Hodges, James, & Smith – but they're kind of a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Rocket inner sleeve. Cover has a name written in pen.)
A collection of tracks recorded during the late 60s and early 70s – when the Dells were at their peak, recording at Cadet with arrangers and producers like Charles Stepney, Bobby Miller, and Don Davis. Titles include "Love Is Blue (I Can Sing A Rainbow)", "There Is", ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Vinyl has a short click during "There Is". Cover has light wear and some staining on two corners.)
A live set from Deodato – but one that's very much in the mode of his best CTI studio sessions – with soaring, over the top keyboard work that's totally great – backed by some tightly compressed guitar, bass, and drums, with just enough funk in the mix to keep things interesting! ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Key proof that Deodato kept on making great records after leaving CTI Records – and in a way, the kind of set that allowed him a bit more freedom to grow than some of his contemporaries! The vibe here is a bit tighter than before, but in a way that makes many numbers even funkier – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes MCA inner sleeve. Cover has light wear on bottom corner, but is nice overall.)
Sweet keyboard soul from Deodato – a set that steps off nicely from the strengths of his big hits on CTI, hitting a similarly flowing groove that's really great! The instrumentation here is a bit more expanded than before, but never in a way that buries the keyboards – and Deodato's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Brazilian pressing. Cover has some surface and edge wear.)
Barry DeVorzon/Gus Levene —
Dillinger ... LP MCA, 1973. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A set of 30s period music for this bio pic that starred Warren Oates as Dillinger. Titles include "Theme From Dillinger", "Honey", "Homecoming", "Honey", "Just One More Chance", and "Hoe Down". (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
A pair of amazing all-star albums from Chess Records – back to back on a single CD! First up is Two Great Guitars – in which Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry come together in a really unique album for Chess Records in the 60s – and that's saying a lot, given all the groundbreaking ... (Blues) read moreCD
Shadow's more or less stayed away from remixes, both of other people's stuff and of his own work, but he drops a rare reworking of another installment in his fascination with number songs on this single with guest vocals by Mos Def, which we might have called a slightly odd combination before we ... (Hip Hop) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl makes a short click during the 'radio edit')
(Cover has light wear and a light stain at the top.)
Dramatics —
10 1/2 ... CD MCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy ...
$11.9919.99
The Dramatics hit an 80s groove mood here – and as on their clubbier sides from the end of the 70s, the vocals are still wonderful – and more than anything, the set's a strong soul-based set that still has the group at the top of their game! Ballads actually sparkle the best here ... (Soul) read moreCD
The Dramatics hit an 80s groove mood here – and as on their clubbier sides from the end of the 70s, the vocals are still wonderful – and more than anything, the set's a strong soul-based set that still has the group at the top of their game! Ballads actually sparkle the best here ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Lesley Duncan —
Moon Bathing ... LP MCA, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
A beautiful album from Lesley Duncan – recorded with arrangements from Jimmy Horowitz, on titles that include "Moon Bathing", "Rescue Me", "Lady Step Lightly", "Fine Friends", "Wooden Spoon", "Pick Up The Phone"- "Rocking ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing on GM Records. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
George Duning —
Cowboy ... LP Decca, Late 50s. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
Includes a trumpet solo from Rafael Mendez on "El Gitano"! (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Japanese pressing on MCA. Cover has light wear and aging, with some clear tape at the corners.)
A seminal meeting of the old and new generations of jazz in the 60s – put together in perfect Impulse fashion! At some level, this is actually an early 60s John Coltrane Quartet album – with Duke Ellington sitting in for McCoy Tyner on piano, as that's the lineup on about half of the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A pivotal session for Gil Evans – one that brought his genius to the American public strongly and successfully, without the help of Miles Davis! Sure, Gil had recorded albums as a leader before this one – but the sparkling quality of this set is right up there with the charts he ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1986 MCA pressing.)
Gil Evans Orchestra —
Into The Hot ... CD Impulse/MCA, 1961. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The harder of the two Gil Evans albums on Impulse to find, and the best – really far-reaching material that has Evans coming into contact with some of the hippest jazz players of his generation! The record's got three incredible tracks written by Cecil Taylor – a very bold move for ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Wilton Felder —
Inherit The Wind ... LP MCA, 1980. Sealed Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the best Crusaders-related solo projects – a soulful bit of fusion from saxophonist Wilton Felder, co-produced with his fellow Crusaders! The album's got the best sunny finish of the group's late 70s albums – traces of Latin, funk, and soul bubbling through a warm jazzy mix ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An easily overlooked Roberta Flack record consisting of tracks for this low-budget comedy with Cicely Tyson and Richard Pryor. The music's mostly in an electric modern soul vein – even the instrumental bits – and arrangements are by Barry Miles, Marcus Miller, Buddy Williams, and ... (Soul) read moreCD
Smooth stepping grooves from The Floaters – still very much in the nicely compressed mode of their more famous debut, and getting some nice production help here from Eugene McDaniels! There's a righteous punch to the record that really shows the influence of McDaniels – a way of ... (Soul) read moreCD
Titles include "I Didn't Write", "Long Lost Love Affair", "She Was A Lady", "In The Morning", "You", and "Get Fresh". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing. Shrinkwrap is lightly worn, with some small tears and a large hole at the top right. Cover has some splitting in the top seam.)
Features amazing synth work by Jan Hammer – with additional tracks by Glenn Frey, Chaka Khan, Phil Collins, Grandmaster Melle Mel, and Tina Turner. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a thin cutout notch. Shrinkwrap has small holes at the bottom corners. Cover has a bumped corner.)
A true classic by Jimi with the original Experience lineup – the third of three straight up masterpiece LPs to comeout in just over a year's time by the group! You could call the leftfield astral effects in the mix experimental if you had to – innovations in the studio with echo, that ... (Rock) read moreCD
A massive amount of music that definitely lives up to its title – not the debut album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, but instead 4CDs' worth of rare music, both live and studio – more than enough to deeply enrich your experience of the music of Jimi Hendrix! The package is a real ... (Rock) read moreCD
(CONDITION NOTE: this copy is missing the velvet box and the booklet – just the four CD's in individual jewel cases.)
Includes "Lover Man", "Don't Explain", "Solitude", "Easy Living", "Good Morning Heartache", "God Bless The Child", "Them There Eyes", "Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do", and more. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has light ring & edge wear, the back has some notes in pen.)
At the end of the 60s, Milt Jackson and Ray Brown cut some very groovy records together – teamed up in a great pairing of styles that pushed both of them way past the more standard sounds of earlier years! This album's one of the best of the bunch – as it features pianist Monty ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A really unique album from the great Etta Jones – a session recorded down in Muscle Shoals, and not in Chicago – a setting that gives James an extra sort of deep soul power! The backing is nicely different than some of the other Chess material – killer work from the legendary ... (Soul) read moreCD
This nice soulful sleeper was not that recognized in the 70s, but in the 90s, it's become a huge favorite in the Chicago's steppers scene, thanks to the excellent two-step groover "Love's Gonna Last". It's a great cut, with sweet soulful vocals, and a totally catchy midtempo groove ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later MCA Special Products pressing. Shrinkwrap is partially cracked at the sides and top seam, but still intact and unopened.)
An incredibly pure moment of genius from Jobim! Features one of the best versions of "Aqua De Marco" ever, done up in these haunting blue chords, backed by great baroque orchestrations, which descend and trail off, then come sweeping back in. The whole album's just as great, with ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original 70s black label pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Philadelphia Freedom from Elton John – a trio of tracks recorded with legendary Philly Soul producer Thom Bell, all with a Sigma Sound vibe that's quite different than most of John's other work at the time! In fact, although these tracks were recorded right at the height of the disco era, ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Daniel", "Blues For Baby & Me", "Midnight Creeper", "Elderberry Wine", "Have Mercy On The Criminal", "Crocodile Rock", and "High Flying Bird". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing, includes the booklet. Cover has minimal wear.)
The crowning achievement of a young Elton John – and the record that took an already-great run of earlier records, and pushed it even further with a new depth of songwriting and imagination! The double-length set isn't exactly a concept album – at least not one with a unified narrative ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing in the tri-fold cover. Cover looks great, but has small stain and a few small peeled spots on the back.)
A classic – with the cuts "Tiny Dancer", "Levon", "Razor Facer", "Madman Across The Water", "Holiday Inn", "Indian Sunset", and "All The Nasties". (Rock) CD
Titles include the hit "Island Girl", plus "I Feel Like A Bullet In The Gun Of Robert Ford", "Feed Me", "Street Kids", "Grow Some Funk Of Your Own", and "Dan Dare". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Unplayed copy, with the heavy inner sleeve and insert. Cover has a small cutout notch.)