(Original UK Neutron pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light ringwear and some edge wear.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Jump For Joy ... LP Mercury, 1958. Very Good ...
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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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Mercury pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has some press flaw bumps and light oxidation. Cover has light wear and some stains in back.)
Cannonball Adderley Quintet —
Complete Recordings ... CD Mercury/Phoenix (Spain), Late 50s. Used 2 CDs ...
Just Sold Out!
Includes the albums Sophisticated Swing, Cannonball Enroute, and Cannonball's Sharpshooters – plus live material. Features Cannonball on alto, Nat Adderley on cornet, Junior Mance on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. (Jazz) CD
Essential early stuff by Jug! The record is a 50s compilation of singles that Jug cut for Mercury during the late 40s, when he was transforming from a hard swing player into a firey bopper – but one who was capable of infusing his solos with a rich sense of emotion that was enough to bridge ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label Wing pressing, with deep groove. Cover has a split top & spine, surface wear & aging.)
Ernestine Anderson —
Hot Cargo ... LP Mercury, 1956. Near Mint- ...
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has a mark that clicks on "Meet Benny Bailey". Cover has some ring and edge wear, splitting in the bottom seam, and discoloration from age.)
Bachman Turner Overdrive —
Four Wheel Drive ... LP Mercury, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$6.99
A great step forward for The Bar-Kays – an album that actually has them taking on a few mellower moments, amidst the heavy funk you might expect – yet all without softening their groove at all! The album's very much in the best spirit of the group's Mercury debut – still recorded ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has some staining and peeling from moisture along the opening.)
A pair of Mercury Records gems from the Bar-Kays – back to back in a single set! First up is Too Hot To Stop – a pivotal album from The Bar-Kays – a key post-Stax set, but one that's still very firmly grounded in Memphis funk! The groove definitely shows a bit more polish than ... (Soul) read moreCD
The start of an amazing legacy in Brazilian music – and a record that really lives up to its title! Jorge Ben completely reinvents the samba here – and comes up with his own new groove in the process – by blending sharp acoustic guitar lines with rootsy percussion – all at ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(Out of print, 2000 Japanese pressing – includes obi and still sealed.)
If you think that Chuck Berry only hit his heights at Chess Records, then get ready to change your mind – as this late 60s record for Mercury is quite a cooker! Side one has Berry working in a cool hybrid of blues and soul, but with some very weird production – handled by Chuck himself ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
If you think that Chuck Berry only hit his heights at Chess Records, then get ready to change your mind – as this late 60s record for Mercury is quite a cooker! Side one has Berry working in a cool hybrid of blues and soul, but with some very weird production – handled by Chuck himself ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With plenty of bonus material including rare b-sides, the complete Restless Natives soundtrack, an unreleased film version of "I Will Run For You", and 12-inch remixes – 26 tracks in all. (Rock) CD
We'll admit it's not as dope as the first LP but in our opinion, it deserved more attention than it got. Not as clever as you might hope both in the production and lyrics, but this LP still has its share of jazzy beats and whimsical but memorable rhymes from Dres and Lawnge, with a little extra ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
A Native Tongues classic from 1991 – one that sounded great way back when, and has held up beautifully over the years – and rightly considered amongst the greatest hip hop albums ever! Wolf In Sheep's Clothing is playful rap at it's best, with funky and and funny cuts galore – ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Blahzay Blahzay —
Blah Blah Blah ... LP Mercury/Tuff Kong, 1996. New Copy 2LP (reissue)...
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Initially the only album ever issued by Blahzay Blahzay – a set that came out right in the middle of a real golden age of 90s hip hop – and right up there with some of the best of the New York scene! Outloud handles the lyrics, PF Cuttin delivers the beats and scratches – and the ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Blue Feather may look a bit hokey on the cover, but they sound really wonderful on the record – a sweet, smooth, funky group who were one of the best on the scene in the early 80s! The vibe here is a lot like the best Brit funk of the period – all these riffing guitars, warm keyboards, ... (Soul) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
(40th Anniversary Edition individually numbered limited to 750 – on heavyweight transparent blue vinyl!)
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 moreCD
(Out of print, 1994 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi!)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo misprint red label pressing with deep groove, in mono cover, with light surface wear, a partially split bottom seam and a small name in pen on the back and one label.)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear. Label has a name in pen.)
Bohannon —
Summertime Groove ... CD Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ...
$13.99About June 22, 2022
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 in the early 70s – and by the time the rest of the country was hitting the dancefloor in the middle ... (Soul) read moreCD
Titles include "Livin' On Prayer", "Wanted Dead Or Alive", "You Give Love A Bad Name", "I'd Die For You", and more! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the red printed inner sleeve. Cover is still in the original shrinkwrap, with hype sticker!)
Luiz Bonfa/Eumir Deodato —
Gentle Rain ... LP Mercury, 1965. Near Mint- ...
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A dreamy little soundtrack to this lesser-known film – but a real bossa classic from the 60s, featuring original tunes by Luiz Bonfa and orchestrations by Deodato! The sound of the set is really wonderful – sometimes fragile, sometimes full – with a juxtaposition that beautifully ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Red label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has two small cutout holes at the top left corner.)
Joao Bosco's one of the few Brazilian artists we know who actually almost sounds better these days than he did back in the 70s – and this recent live set is a great illustration of that fact! The record's got a tight small combo groove – a sound that still brings out the folksy ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Clifford Brown —
Quintet Vol 1 ... LP EmArcy/Mercury, Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$14.99
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
A lost little gem from Jerry – recorded towards the end of his years with Mercury. The record's got Jerry working in a much hipper style than before, drawing off the pool of younger Chicago soul talents that he'd begun to collect on some of his earlier albums for Mercury – and the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover, with some surface and edge wear, a cut corner, and a name in marker on the front and label.)
Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager —
Love We Have ... LP Mercury, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ...
$4.99
Duets between Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager – done as serious, adult oriented soul tracks, one side of the album in an optimistic "The Love We Have" setting, the other in a sadder "The Love We Had" setting – both of them handled in a mode that's far far different ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and a scrape at the top right corner and some light smudges in front.)
Very weird soundtrack to this spooky 70s film starring Peter Boyle! Bobby Scott did the score, and it's hipper than most of his other stuff – with a mixture of jazz, groovy, and straight orchestral scoring. Jerry Butler sings vocals on the tracks "Where Are You Going?" and "Yo ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has light sleeve marks. Cover has a cutout hole, edge wear, partial seam splits, flaking on top corner.)
Includes the songs "Word Up", "Single Life", "Candy", "Shake Your Pants", "Rigor Mortis", "Attack Me With Your Love", "Talkin' Out The Side Of Your Neck", "Sparkle", "Back And Forth (Non-LP Version)", "Fli ... (Soul) read moreCD
THE standout cut from Central Line – a track so big that it got the group noticed over here on our side of the Atlantic, and forever gave them a place in the hallowed halls of 80s groove! The tune chugs along at a great roller skating rhythm – with some spare use of keyboards that ... (Soul) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Killer stuff from Gene! After recording a few sadly overlooked albums for Brunwsick, Gene hit big big big with this killer record on Mercury! The record virtually defines the Chicago soul sound of the late 60s – with arrangements by Tom Tom, production by Gene, and a great loping soul ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, some ring and edge wear, and light scrapes in front.)
A real killer from Gene Chandler – one of our favorite tracks by him ever! "Simply Call it Love" is completely sublime – soaring to the skies on wings of classic late 60s Chi-soul production – but also featuring this weird back/forth kind of rhythm that really gives the ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a grey Phonogram sleeve. Labels have initials in pen.)
City Boy —
City Boy ... LP Mercury, 1976. Near Mint- ...
$4.99
(Includes the insert. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and small seam splits.)
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims —
You N Me ... LP Mercury, 1960. Near Mint- ...
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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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s Japanese stereo pressing, EXPR-1001, with obi.)
Super-sharp work from Con Funk Shun – one of the best of the mainstream funk acts to emerge in the second half of the 70s – working with the sort of style that was trained in the funky 45 underground, then given a bigger, fuller push to album-length glory! The set is a superb selection ... (Soul) read moreCD
Con Funk Shun —
Fever ... CD Mercury/Vinyl Masterpiece (Netherlands), 1981. New Copy ...
$11.9919.99
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 moreCD
Con Funk Shun —
Loveshine ... CD Mercury/PTG (Netherlands), 1978. New Copy ...
$11.9919.99
Funky genius from Con Funk Shun – working here under the production helm of Skip Scarborough, who seems to give them an even sharper edge than usual! The album's filled with those tightly compressed rhythms that Skip was so great in producing back in the 70s – grooves that seem to make ... (Soul) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Como 2 E 2", "Antonico", "Falsa Baiana", "Acontece", "India", "Detalhes", "E Luxo So", "Faltando Um Pedaco", "De Amor Eu Morrerei", "Modinha Para Gabriela", "Na Baixa Do ... (Brazil) read moreCD
A huge breakout album for Def Leppard – and a record that maybe set the style for so many other mainstream hard rock acts in the mid 80s – thanks to a mix of crisp drums, searing guitars, and screaming vocals with an anthemic feel that really sends things over the top! And sure, it's ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
This promo 12" of tracks off Diamond's first LP, was issued at the time of the Hatred, Passions & Infidelities album. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve. Labels have some staining & wear.)
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics —
Stunts, Blunts, & Hip Hop ... LP Mercury/Get On Down, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)...
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A 90s hip hop masterpiece from Diamond D – and like some of the rest of the best of the decade, a set that was slightly slept-on at the time, but which has gone to have massive impact over the decades – still sounding completely fresh in comparison to bigger hits of the time! Diamond D ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A 90s hip hop masterpiece from Diamond D – and like some of the rest of the best of the decade, a set that was slightly slept-on at the time, but which has gone to have massive impact over the decades – still sounding completely fresh in comparison to bigger hits of the time! Diamond D ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Will Downing —
Moods ... CD Mercury, 1995. Used ...
$4.99
One of the few albums ever cut by singer Frank D'Rone – an excellent vocalist in the Pal Joey mode! Frank hailed from Chicago, and was a second (or third) tier singer – a bargain basement Sinatra, with a rougher style that actually has a great edge, and which recalls the tougher days ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing, with deep groove. Cover has light staining.)
More electro than hip hop – especially when you listen to raps like "Same Day Service", which has Duke essentially reading a "same day service" sign at a photo lab over and over! Still, the production is pretty tasty – and many tracks feature additional help from ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Starring Betty Grable, Marge & Gower Champion, and Jack Lemmon. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has a good amount of oxidation and plays with surface noise. Cover has light wear and aging, but from image still looks great.)
Charles Earland —
Perceptions ... CD Mercury (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy ...
$13.99About June 22, 2022
Classic club jazz from Charles Earland – one of the best LPs from his late 70s, post-Hammond period – when he was really opening up and exploring the use of a variety of keyboards! The set was done in conjunction with Randy Muller – who arranged, produced, and wrote the tracks ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Eastman Marimba Band —
Nola ... LP Mercury (Netherlands), 1976. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
With David Mancini, Gordon Stout, Ted Moore, Ted Rounds, and James Saporito. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
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 moreCD
Well, we don't know if Mr B could ever be considered "modern", but this is a pretty groovy batch of 60s pop tunes – like "Mister Kicks", "People", "Wanted", "Wives & Lovers", and "A Beautiful Friendship" – all done to ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The title says it all – as Billy sings themes from 12 big movies of the late 50s and early 60s – familiar tunes done here in a nice soulful setting, with arrangements by Billy Byers, and Bobby Tucker at the head of the orchestra. Titles include "More", "The High & ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great combination – the tremendous vocals of Billy Eckstine, getting a nice 60s update with the backings of Quincy Jones – whose arrangements really send things over the top! Titles include "Work Song", "Caravan", "Fool That I Am", "All Right Ok You ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed – likely a 70s pressing.)
Cassia Eller —
Ao Vivo ... CD Mercury/Polygram (Brazil), 1996. Used ...
$8.99
A beautiful set of tracks that features Art Farmer soloing on flugelhorn over larger arrangements by Oliver Nelson. Farmer's work on the instrument was just taking shape at this point in his career, and the soulful backings of Nelson are a really great match for his lyrical tone, and widening ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has two minor split seam spots.)
Art Farmer & Benny Golson Jazztet —
Here & Now (Folio) ... CD Mercury/Verve/Folio (Italy), Early 60s. Used ...
$7.99
One of the most magical records ever from this legendary group – a set that swings as hard and soulfully as some of their previous sessions, yet also has a sharper, more modern vibe as well! Of course, this latter aspect is no surprise – once you realize that a young Grachan Moncur is ... (Jazz) read moreCD
John, aka Johnny Frigo, who's best known to our set for the rare dynamite jazz dance sides he recorded later on, and to the jazz world at large for his work as a bassist, leads a small group on this rare, early full length for Mercury as as a leader on his first instrument – the violin! It's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some discoloration from age.)
A fantastic live set from Serge Gainsbourg – and a record that stands as a concert accompaniment to his famous albums Aux Armes Et Cetera and Mauvaises Nouvelles Des Etoiles – both done in a reggae mode with work from Sly & Robbie! The famous Jamaican duo are part of the group here ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Serge's 4th album – and another wonderful gem from his early years! The record's like some of the others from the time, mixing together jazz, Latin rhythms, and all the offbeat existentialism of the postwar Paris scene. The record was originally only ever issued as a 10" LP – and ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Gap Band —
Gap Band (1979) ... LP Mercury/Total Experience, 1979. Very Good+ ...
Just Sold Out!
The start of the legendary second chapter for the Gap Band – the point when the group had reemerged as the tight funky trio of the Wilson Brothers, with a groove that would really set them up nicely for the 80s! This first album in the new format has a wonderfully tight feel – still ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and partially unglued seams.)
Massive music in a wonderful package – three funky classics from The Gap Band! First up is the group's self-titled album from 1979 – the start of the legendary second chapter for the Gap Band – the point when the group had reemerged as the tight funky trio of the Wilson Brothers, ... (Soul) read moreCD
Gap Band —
Gap Band III ... LP Mercury, 1980. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great one from the Gap Band – funky gems and sinister groovers – the best of both worlds for the group! Tunes like "Burn Rubber On Me (When You Want To Hurt Me)" and "Humpin" packed 80s dance floors for good reason, and put the band in steady rotation, while ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has partially unglued seams.)
Perhaps the ultimate album for The Gap Band – and sure, it was a hit, but the record still sounds great today, and the constant sampling of some of the record has kept it fresh in the crates for years and years. The band have lost the heavier funk sound of earlier years, and working in a ... (Soul) read moreCD
Glen Osser arranged and conducted and Georgia is accompanied by Buddy Weed on piano, Tony Mottola on guitar, Jimmie Crawford on drums and Arnold Fishkind on bass. Gibbs sings several familiar tunes including "Deed I Do", "Let's Do It", "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a partial top split, sticker remnant, light aging.)
A wonderful lost treasure that's finally seeing the light of day! This legendary double album of songs was recorded by Gilberto Gil between 1973 and 1974 – but it was never issued at the time, having a fate that was almost similar to the Beach Boys' legendary Smile sessions! The record ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Nice 2LP set that brings together some of his most striking sessions of the early 60s recorded for Emarcy. This set includes pieces composed and arranged by Lalo Schifrin played by a large ensemble led by Benny Carter – with Dizzy as the main soloist, and work by players that include James ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a name stamped a few times inside gatefold.)