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Mercury, 1985. Very Good+ ... $2.99
ABC —
Lexicon Of Love ... LP Mercury, 1982. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Enroute ... CD 
Mercury (Japan), Late 50s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Cannonball Adderley's enroute to a great jazz legacy here – stepping out in a groove that begins to show some of the soul jazz modes he was forging at the end of the 50s – a great change from the straighter bop styles of his early years! The lineup here is a wonderful early expression ... (Jazz) read more CD
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball's Sharpshooters ... CD Mercury (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A set that's right on target, right from the start – and one that has the young Cannonball Adderley really coming into his groove! The set's a lot more soul jazz-oriented than some of Cannon's records from a few years before – played by a rock-solid group that includes brother Nat ... (Jazz) read more CD
Cannonball Adderley —
Jump For Joy ... LP Mercury, 1958. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An interesting early side by Cannonball that captures him before he'd really found his voice – and when the folks at Mercury still didn't really know what to do with him. The record's a tightly arranged set of tracks from Duke Ellington's musical "Jump For Joy" – with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some edge wear and a small split in the top seam.)
Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good ... $2.99
Alzo & Udine —
C'mon & Join Us! (with bonus tracks) ... CD Mercury (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Wild & beautiful! This album's impossible to describe accurately, and it's the only record we've ever seen by the enigmatic Latin-tinged duo Alzo & Udine! The groove has a tight jangly feel, with nice lows, very catchy hooks, and amazing vocals from Alzo & Udine that kind of feel like ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Free Soul 20th Anniversary series!)
Albert Ammons —
Ammons Stomp/Mercury, 1948/1949. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mercury, Late 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
Early work from Gene Ammons – his obscure late 40s recordings for Mercury Records – mostly from the 78rpm years! Sidemen include Junior Mance, Albert Ammons, Israel Crosby, Gene Wright and lesser known Chicago locals like Wes Landers, Leo Blevins, Jess Miller and Ernest McDonald. As you' ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ernestine Anderson —
Fascinating Ernestine ... LP Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great slice of work from the early years of Ernestine Anderson – one of her key swingers for Mercury, and the kind of record that should have made her huge at the time! There's a hip-stepping quality here that points nicely towards the 60s – a bit more of a bounce in the backings, ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove.)
Ernestine Anderson —
Hot Cargo ... LP Mercury, 1956. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great early set from singer Ernestine Anderson – material recorded in Sweden with a sound that's even more sweetly swinging than some of her American albums of the time! The backings on most tracks are by Harry Arnold – one of the hippest Swedish leaders of the time, and an arranger ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Ernestine Anderson —
My Kinda Swing ... CD Mercury/Verve, 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Ernestine works her way through a set of bluesy tunes with a spot of jazz – with backing by Ernie Wilkins orchestra, with players that include "Hank Jones, Tate Houston, Yusef Lateef, Ernie Royal, and Clark Terry. Titles include "My Kinda Love", "See See Rider", ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mercury/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
A brilliant criss-crossing of pop modes in late 60s Europe – and the first album from Greek rock supergroup Aphrodite's Child! Although later work by the trio was a fair bit more heady, the approach here is more focused psychedelic pop – done in styles that echo strongly with some of ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(50th Anniversary Edition – numbered limited edition of 1000 on gold colored vinyl!)
Aphrodite's Child —
It's Five O'Clock ... CD Mercury/World Psychedelia (Korea), 1969. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Brilliantly baroque psych from Aphrodite's Child – a stone classic cut while the group was in exile in Paris – heavy on drums, and with soaring keyboards that really work wonders with the vocals! Given that the group features a young Vangelis and Demis Roussos, there's plenty of raw ... (Rock) read more CD
Mercury, 1966. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Harry Arnold —
Harry Arnold + Big Band + Quincy Jones = Jazz! ... LP Mercury, 1958. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Hard swinging big band material from Sweden – featuring the big band of Harry Arnold arranged by Quincy Jones. Quincy had been spending a lot of time in Sweden during the mid 50s – bringing with him a host of great players that would soon become big names on the European scene. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has gloss bubbles along the spine and some aging on the back.)
Mercury, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover, with some wear and a cut corner. Includes heavy inner sleeve.)
Bachman Turner Overdrive —
Not Fragile ... LP Mercury, 1974. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mercury, Early 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
Material recorded late in the years after Josephine Baker left our shores for Paris – with tracks that include "Te Voyo Benn", "Olele Olela", "Pecadora", "Minuit", "Barina", "Santa Chiare", and "Serenade Celeste". (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, and a piece of black tape in one corner.)
Mercury, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Mercury, 1946. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Bar-Kays —
As One/Mercury/Robinsongs (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Bar-Kays —
Injoy ... CD Mercury (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Later Bar-Kays at their best – still plenty funky, but also working in a smoothly soulful style that became the group's trademark sound at Mercury! The album's got a real bass-heavy appeal from the start – working in a mode that shares a lot with Cameo, The Gap Band, and some of the ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Bar-Kays —
Injoy (limited numbered LP sleeve edition) ... CD Mercury/Hip-O Select, 1979. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Later Bar-Kays at their best – still plenty funky, but also working in a smoothly soulful style that became the group's trademark sound at Mercury! The album's got a real bass-heavy appeal from the start – working in a mode that shares a lot with Cameo, The Gap Band, and some of the ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, numbered, limited edition. Pressed up in a very cool LP-styled cover – it even comes with a small reproduction of the movie poster!)
Mercury (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... $9.99
Tightly grooving work from The Bar-Kays – a set that's light years away from the sound of their Memphis roots, but still plenty darn funky overall! The album's got a tight bass-heavy approach to the music – the well-forged ensemble sound that graced the later years of the Bar-Kays' ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Bar-Kays —
Propositions ... LP Mercury, 1982. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Tightly grooving work from The Bar-Kays – a set that's light years away from the sound of their Memphis roots, but still plenty darn funky overall! The album's got a tight bass-heavy approach to the music – the well-forged ensemble sound that graced the later years of the Bar-Kays' ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Propositions ... CD 9.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a sticker spot.)
Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
(Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Cover has a large name in marker and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
Charlie Barnet —
Charlie Barnet Plays Charlie Barnet (10 inch LP) ... LP Mercury, Late 40s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Bold work from Charlie Barnet – packaged in a cover with great graphics too! Titles include his classic "Skyliner" – plus "Blue Lou", "Gal From Joe's", "Charleston Alley", "Cherokee', and "Southern Fried". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mercury pressing! Cover has a small bit of tape in one corner, but is nice overall.)
Walter Beasley —
Just Kickin' It ... LP Mercury, 1989. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Smooth jazzy soul from the end of the 80s – a groovy mix of styles that has Walter Beasley on reeds, keys, and vocals! There's a bit more going on here than just straight smooth jazz, as Walter always seems to bring a little something extra to the set – and if anything, the record's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- ... $11.99
It's clearly long after his Stax years at this point, but the album's still got some nice enough soul moments, and was still all recorded in the south. Tracks include "Yesterday I Lied, Today I Cried", "Morning Glory", "Your Love Keeps Me Going", "Let it ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and a bent corner.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
A tight set of French-recorded cha cha tracks – issued here for the US market! Titles include "I Want To Be Happy", "Paradis Bolero", "Love In Porofino", "Achoo Cha Cha", "Tierra Y Luna Cha Cha", and "Porque No". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1961. Very Good ... $2.99
Mercury, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Mercury, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Chuck Berry —
Golden Hits ... LP Mercury, 1966. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Paul Bley —
Paul Bley ... CD Mercury (Japan), 1954. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Early early work by Paul Bley – years before he picked up the synthesizer, and years before he became the moody modernist he was in the 70s! The album's a relatively straight batch of tracks, but does have a touch of modernism – an early example of the sharp sounds that Bley would ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Stars Of France —
Lullaby Of Birdland ... CD Mercury/Nippon (Japan), 1954. Used ... $8.99
A key link in the early career of Blossom Dearie – and a fab album of jazzy vocal tracks throughout! Before Blossom recorded some of her 50s sides for Verve in the US, she was living in France and working with The Blue Stars – a cool male/female jazz vocal group that went onto become ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mercury, 1966. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Brilliant garage psych from Blues Magoos – a group that's raw and punchy enough to pummel, but pulled off some sweeter numbers and lighter harmonies incredibly well! Walloping drums, excitable vocals and wailing organ grooves – the cracked the charts, but still bring a fully charged ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mis-pressed stereo red label pressing with deep groove, matrix 2/61096 A1/B1, with mono labels. Cover has a drillhole through the center, some splitting in the top seam, and a bit of pen on back. Label has a small drillhole.)
Mercury, 1979. Very Good+ ... $1.99
A great set of clubby tunes from Bohannon – a bit discoey, to be sure, but still with plenty of the odd rhythms and odd touches of his earlier work! The tracks here are all long and chunky – made up of strutting drum bits that are far from conventional, often topped by oddly riffing ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1980. Very Good ... $3.99
Sweet Mercury grooving from Bohannon – still one of the quirkiest groovemeisters of his generation, even working here on a major label! The set's got a wonderfully syncopated feel on the upbeat tracks – lots of spare snapping beats that draw on Bohannon's African-inspired roots, but ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a short click in the first track.)
Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
A bit of a different sound than usual for Bohannon – but a great one as well! The album's got a slightly different pitch than some of Bo's more straightforward dancefloor work – and the rhythms are electric, sometimes skittish, and often a bit spooky – almost prefacing changes to ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of the biggest and best albums ever for Hamilton Bohannon – filled with quirky rhythms and really unusual grooves! Bohannon was one of the key forces in setting the scene for disco invy 70s – and by the time the rest of the country was hitting the dancefloor in the middle part of ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Mercury, 1986. Very Good+ ... $16.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Record club pressing, including the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Peter Boyle/Mercury, 1970. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderful document of a very wild film! The album's a companion soundtrack to the musical score of Joe – and features star Peter Boyle speaking his mind on topics that include the economy, hippies, drugs, and drinking! The set includes a few of the vocal numbers from the film – ... (Soundtracks) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
EmArcy/Mercury, Mid 50s. Very Good- 2LP Gatefold ... $0.99
First volume pulled together in the early 80s of Brownie's remarkable work with a smoking quintet that would record some of the finest bop sides issued on the Emarcy label. He's working here with Max Roach, George Morrow and Richie Powell and Harold Land as Brown's foil in the front line. 14 ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear with aging and peeling.)
Mercury, 1955/1963. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A lasting tribute to Brownie! The album was released some years after Brown died, and is comprised of songs from his 1955 album Clifford Brown With Strings, plus a few tracks from other recording sessions from that year before his death. The players include Richie Powell (Bud Powell's brother who ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Mercury, 1968. Very Good+ ... $2.99
The wonderful thing about this one is that the album allows you to hear how great Jerry could be in any setting – even without the fabulous studio work that graced most of his classic hits. Jerry emerges here as a masterful entertainer, with a rich command of both his talents, and the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Jerry Butler —
Jerry Butler Sings Assorted Sounds – With The Aid Of Assorted Friends & Relatives ... LP Mercury, 1971. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the albums in which Jerry Butler showcases the talents of a new generation of young Chicago soul talents – including Terry Callier, Donny Hathaway, Chuck Jackson (from The Independents, not the New York soul star), and his brother Billy Butler. Billy Butler had already scored big with ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1967. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic bit of solid soul from Jerry's Mercury period. Includes the great title cut, plus a lot of other originals like "Lost", "Beside You", "The Way I Love You", and more. This has the Gamble/Huff Mercury sound, but the feel's a lot like his great Vee Jay albums, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Mercury, Late 60s. Used ... $18.99
Genius work from Jerry Butler – working here with the early Gamble & Huff team, years before their 70s fame with Philly International, in a smooth soul style that would soon become known as Philly Soul! By the late 60s, Jerry's work with Vee Jay was long ended – the label had come ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jerry Butler —
Soul Goes On ... LP Mercury, 1968. Very Good- ... $0.99
A great record, and one that's more of a deeper soul effort than some of his other Mercury sessions! Jerry's back recording in Chicago, and the album has arrangements by Arthur Wright, and production by Cal Carter for the Fountain Productions imprint that would grace Jerry and Billy Butler's ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
Owwwww! We don't even need to call Cameo a guilty pleasure, because even though they always fell more on the commercial side of funk, we've never been embarassed by our appreciation of their slick, in-your-face style. This excellent 2 CD set covers just about their entire career, from their ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, BMG Direct pressing.)
Mercury, Late 70s. Used ... $1.99
Mercury, Late 70s. Used ... $4.99
Atlanta Artists/Mercury (Japan), 1988. Used ... $8.99 Also available Machismo ... LP 0.99
Mercury, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A pretty compelling session – with work from Mike Bloomfield on guitar and Paul Butterfield on harmonica! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)
David Carroll —
Percussion Orientale ... LP Mercury, Early 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
Cinderella —
Long Cold Winter ... LP Mercury, 1988. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mercury, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Arguably Jimmy Cleveland's most successful album as a leader, thanks in part to some tight charts by the great Ernie Wilkins. The group also plays a big hand in the recording, too – as most players (Junior Mance, Jerome Richardson, Ray Copeland) are pretty darn hip, and manage to drive ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $13.99
One of the best albums that Al Cohn and Zoot Sims ever cut together – and that's saying a lot, given the strength of their collaborations during the 50s and 60s! The set's got a nice small group feeling, and is a bit more open and relaxed than some of their RCA material – still in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... $13.99
Not the group's 7th album, but a bold statement of the unity they feel as a 7 piece ensemble – perfectly lived up to in the record's well-crafted grooves! The album's one of Con Funk Shun's best overall – really solid, but never too slick, very tight in the bass department, but still ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Con Funk Shun —
Best Of Con Funk Shun ... CD Mercury, Late 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An overstuffed collection of greatness from Con Funk Shun – key tracks from the group's mighty run on Mercury Records – where they took a homegrown funk style, and sharpened it to a razor-sharp point! The tunes here are a mix of bassy bottom groovers and some of the group's mellower ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print CRC pressing. Disc has initials in marker.)
Mercury, 1981. Near Mint- ... $6.99
One of the sweetest-grooving albums ever from Con Funk Shun – proof that the group was almost better when they tightened things up a bit! The set was produced by Deodato at the height of his hit-making soul powers – and it's got a sharpness that really helps bring the Con Funk Shun ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury/Cherry Red (UK), 1983/1985. New Copy ... $12.99
80s magic from Con Funk Shun – a pair of albums back to back! Fever is one of the sweetest-grooving albums ever from Con Funk Shun – proof that the group was almost better when they tightened things up a bit! The set was produced by Deodato at the height of his hit-making soul powers ... (Soul) read more CD
Mercury, 1980. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A stellar bit of boogie from Con Funk Shun – produced to perfection by Skip Scarborough, and done in a style that has lots of jazzy elements! The album was recorded well into the group's time on the Mercury label, but it's a real standout from the rest – thanks to an extremely well-writ ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric insert. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Con Funk Shun —
To The Max ... LP Mercury, 1982. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Snapping grooves and a sweet clubby sound from Con Funk Shun – one of the best 70s ensemble funk groups to make the transition to 80s groove years! The bass is tight, the keyboards are electric, and the rhythms are great – never forced or stiff, and always flowing with a sense of soul ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Samona Cooke —
One Night Affair (double a-side promo) ... 12-inch Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Philips/Mercury (Brazil), 1969. New Copy ... $15.99
Heady heady work from the legendary Gal Costa – caught here right at her early best, smack dab in the middle of the Tropicalia years! The album's one of Gal's legendary collaborations with arranger Rogerio Duprat – and it's very much in the spirit of her other incredible session from ... (Brazil) read more CD
Hightone/Mercury, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Mercury, 1986. Used ... $0.99 Also available Strong Persuader ... LP 5.99
Mercury, 1986. Near Mint- ... $5.99
(Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Strong Persuader ... CD 0.99(Still in the shrink, with hype sticker and a fairly large sticker spot.)
Crystal Grass —
Love Train ... LP Mercury, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Sweet Euro disco from Crystal Grass – a group who by this point has taken on singer Kristi B, a Euro disco vocalist in the best porn star mode! However, most of the album's instrumental – set up in a suite format that has tracks going long and short, and making for a sound that's a bit ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Mercury, 1961. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $2.99
We're not sure that this was actually a "greatest hits" because it's hard to find these tracks turning up elsewhere but it's a nice batch of lighthearted Latin dance tracks in any case. Tracks include "Mama Inez", "Tea For Two", "Taboo", "Sway", ... (Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Silly title – but a great album, with Cugie playing relatively straight Latin versions of 60s pop hits. A few of the tunes are a bit silly, but there's less of the goofiness that "caricatures" might imply. Titles include "Papa Loves Mambo", "Night Train", " ... (Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing with deep groove.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
(Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice F:35d "Perfect Presence Sound" pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Xavier Cugat —
Cugat's Favorites ... LP Mercury, Mid 50s. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Not to be confused with Cugat's Favorite Rhumbas, his best-selling album on Columbia – this set's a batch of mambo and rhumba tunes of similar vintage, recorded for Mercury, and featuring Cugie at his big band Latin best! Titles include "A Gay Ranchero", "Miami Beach ... (Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
A collection of tunes that Cugat has made famous but that are updated with what the liner notes call a "60s rhythm" – which seems to mean that some songs now have a Bossa Nova edge to them. There are a total of 12 songs and they range from being bossa, cha-cha, rhumba, bolero and ... (Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a few small spots or residue and a spot of stuck-on paper.)
Mercury, 1963. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Cugat and cocktails – what could be better? The set's a bit later than Xavier Cugat's classic vintage – but in a really nice way, one that has him opening up with some groovy 60s rhythms! The style is still heavily Latin, but there's also some nice influences from bossa nova and some ... (Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing with deep groove.)
Xavier Cugat —
Most Popular Movie Hits As Styled By Cugat ... LP Mercury, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Cugie turns his classic Latin sound to a number of older compositions from films – like "Moon River", "High Noon", "La Dolce Vita", "Guns Of Navarone", "Al Di La", and "Flying Down To Rio". Not entirely a classic Latin session, but ... (Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
A nice session that's one of Cugie's more serious ones for Mercury. The album features nothing but compositions written by the legendary Cuban songwriter Ernesto Lecuona, most of which ("Dust On the Moon", "Jungle Drums", "Siboney", "The Breeze & I") you' ... (Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label mono promo with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Xavier Cugat & His Orchestra —
Mambo! ... LP Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Classic Cugat mambos, with a nice hard sound that would sound right in the Catskills or the Palladium! The whole darn thing's got that nice "umph" feel that you'll find in his best 50s recordings – and tracks include "Park Avenue Mambo", "Sun! Sun!", "Mambo ... (Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and some notations in pen.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Nice later material by Cugie – recorded slightly before his 60s pop excursions, and with a sound that retains a lot of his original conception, but which touches it with some nice exotic hi-fi production. Titles include "Siboney", "Anna", "Jungle Drums", "Ju ... (Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Perfect Presence Sound pressing with deep groove. Vinyl plays with a click on side one, tracks four and five.)
Mercury, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $13.99
Severn Darden —
Sound Of My Own Voice ... LP Mercury, 1961. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
From hipster comedian to schlocky roles in The Planet of The Apes, Severn Darden was one of the 60s more enigmatic performers. This early album has him doing intellectual standup and skits with the help of the Second City cast – including Alan Arkin, Paul Sand, and Barbara Harris. The stuff' ... (Comedy/Spoken) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Buddy DeFranco & Tommy Gumina —
Girl From Ipanema ... LP Mercury, Mid 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly great album – one that we might have passed up otherwise! Buddy DeFranco's always pretty darn nice, but he really sounds great on this one – his clarinet solo style mixing with the accordion sounds of Tommy Gumina, all set to some hip 60s arrangements that mix in a bit ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label mono promo with deep groove. Labels have small stickers. Cover has index labels, a promo stamp, and is stained on the bottom inch with masking tape holdking the seam.)
Mercury, 1959. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
(Classical) LP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove, maroon label mono pressing – FR3/FR1, FR2/FR4 – in a color back sleeve! Cover has some water damage along the bottom insluding some staining and split seams.)
Mercury, 1977. Very Good+ ... $0.99
One thing you have to remember about The Dells – they always sound great! Even here, in later years, their sound is superb – a rich, deep approach to harmonies that's still head and shoulders above most other groups in the business! The production on the set is by Norman Harris and ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
The early 90s hip hop masterpiece from Diamond D! Along with Showbiz and AG's first EP, and Lord Finesse's first couple releases, this record helped introduce the world to one of the most solid crews in hip hop, DITC – who reigned supreme for years, making top quality records one after ... (Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Klaus Doldinger —
5 Original Albums (Jazz Made In Germany/Philips/Universal (Germany), Mid 60s. New Copy 5CD ... Out Of Stock
Some of the most soulful jazz recorded in Europe during the 1960s – four full albums by legendary German saxophonist Klaus Doldinger, plus a bonus compilation that's filled with rare singles too! Doldinger's probably best remembered for the more dynamic fusion he cut with the Passport group ... (Jazz) read more CD
Dave Dudley —
Travelin' ... LP Mercury, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
(Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(White label mono promo with deep groove. Cover has some tape remnants on the spine and some writing on back. Label has a small sticker.)
Mercury, 1971. Sealed Gatefold ... $39.99
Mercury, 1976. Very Good ... $4.99
After his run of funky organ records for Prestige in the early 70s, Charles took a similar route to Herbie and others, and picked up a host of electric keyboards for his spacey fusion records on Mercury. The core of Earland's groove here is the Arp, which he plays masterfully – running from ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Billy Eckstine —
Billy Eckstine's Imagination ... CD Mercury, 1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A beautiful pairing of the vocals of Billy Eckstine and the arranging talents of Pete Rugolo – a real standout set that's easily one of Eckstine's greatest albums ever! By the time of this set, Rugolo had made a great name for himself arranging other vocal sides for June Christy, The Four ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print. Artwork has ink stamps and a bit of pen.)
Electronic Concept Orchestra (Eddie Higgins) —
Cinemoog ... LP Mercury, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
This album features Chicago jazz legend Eddie Higgins playing the moog on a number of soundtrack-related cuts, including "Theme from Z", "Mah-Na, Mah-Na", and "Midnight Cowboy". Hip sound, and a great use of the moog. Spooky. (Now Sound) LP, Vinyl record album
Coke Escovedo —
Coke ... CD Mercury (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An incredible fusion of all the greatness that was going on in the Bay Area scene of the 70s – put together by Coke Escovedo – the brother of Pete and Sheila E, former leader of Azteca, and onetime member of Santana! Yet this set sounds like none of that previous work at all – ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Free Soul 20th Anniversary series!)
Coke Escovedo —
Comin' At Ya! ... CD Mercury (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Pure brilliance from Coke Escovedo – an artist who really finds a way to make so many different things come together perfectly – with results that are even stronger than his previous work in Azteca and Santana! The set's got a warm blend of Latin roots, modern soul, and jazzy fusion ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Free Soul 20th Anniversary series!)
Mercury, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... $33.99
A landmark first album from Exuma – one of a handful of early 70s classics that really worked hard to break down musical genres! At some level, the set's got a Caribbean feel, but at others it's quite funky – a great mix of Exuma's Bahamian roots and some of the headier sounds that ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
