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How To Be A Zillionaire! ... LP 
Mercury, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
ABC —
Lexicon Of Love ... LP Mercury, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Quintet In Chicago ... LP Mercury, 1959. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great session from 1959 – one that features John Coltrane playing with the Adderley group, recorded in Chicago when they were stopping through the city with Miles Davis' combo at the time! In fact, since the rhythm section includes Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1958. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
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
(Stereo blue label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl and cover have cutout holes. Includes Mercury inner sleeve.)
Mercury/Verve, 1955/1958. Used ... $6.99
2 early experiments by Cannonball Adderley – both of which feature him as the main soloists in front of larger backings! Jump For Joy is 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 ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Allman Brothers —
Allman Brothers Band (Original Master Recording) ... CD Mercury/Mobile Fidelity, 1969. Used Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Allman Brothers —
Trouble No More – 50th Anniversary Collection (10 LP Box Set) ... LP Universal/Mercury, Late 60s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s/Mid 2010s. Sealed 10 LP Box Set ... Out Of Stock
An incredible tribute to the group's 50th anniversary – a 10LP set that comes in a wood-styled box, with a huge booklet of rare photos, an essay, and plenty more – all with LPs that run through their years at Capricorn, Arista, Epic, and Peach Records – including 7 unissued tracks! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, Late 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
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
(Cover has a ghost sticker spot.)
Gene Ammons —
Light, Bluesy, & Moody (Trip pressing) ... LP Wing/Mercury, Late 40s/Late 50s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
Anderson —
Music Of Leroy Anderson Vol 1 – Frederick Fennell/Mercury, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
(Classical) LP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove maroon label stereo pressing – FR4/FR2 – in a color back sleeve! Cover has two creased corners and a small mark from sticker removal.)
Ernestine Anderson —
Ernestine Anderson – The Toast Of The Nation's Critics ... LP Mercury, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Ernestine's early albums for Mercury – a bit unsure as to its direction: soul jazz, straight ballad vocals, or a bit of vocalese jazz – but that's kind of what makes it interesting! Pete Rugolo conducts the group on the session – and he also contributed the original tune ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1956. Very Good- ... $4.99
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
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has oxidation and plays with surface noise. Cover has some wear and aging, split top seam, half split spine, and a name in pen in back.)
Ernestine Anderson —
My Kinda Swing ... LP Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Wing pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Louis Armstrong —
Louis ... LP Mercury, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Tyree Glenn and Russell Moore on trombone; Buster Bailey and Joe Darensbourg on clarinet; Arvell Shaw and Buddy Catlett on bass; Alfred Di Lernia, Everett Barksdale, and John Gray on banjo; Billy Kyle and Marty Napoleon on piano, and Danny Barcelona on drums. Titles include "Mame", ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sil Austin —
Sil Austin Plays Pretty For The People ... LP Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
No honking here, as Sil Austin takes his deeply soulful tenor sax, and turns it to a set of creamy late-nite tracks – all done over some very "pretty" backings, ala the Verve strings work of Ben Webster or Lester Young. Most cuts have voices in with the orchestrations – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bach —
Bach For Harpsichord – Concerto In G Major/Mercury, 1963. Near Mint- ... $9.99
(Classical) LP, Vinyl record album
(White label stereo broadcast pressing with deep groove – RFR-1.)
Bach —
Three Concertos For Clavier & String Orchestra – No 1 In D Minor BWV 1052/Mercury, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
(Classical) LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover is bent at the top left corner.)
Bachman Turner Overdrive —
Not Fragile ... LP Mercury, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Skyscraper label pressing in the embossed gatefold cover, with light wear.)
Mercury (Japan), 1989. Used ... $12.99
Titles include "Animal", "I Adore You", "Leaving You", "Get Your Fingers Wet", and "Stop Look What You're Missing". (Soul) CD
(Out of print.)
Bar-Kays —
As One ... LP Mercury, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The Bar-Kays definitely groove as one on this tight little set – with amazing choppy guitar, bumping basslines, and brassy horns – all wrapped up with some wonderfully warm production! The group have come a long way from their fuzzier funk roots by this time, but they're still sounding ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1984. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
A tighter sound than before for The Bar-Kays – that lean approach to funky grooves that some of their contemporaries were hitting as the 80s moved on – yet still served up here by the full ensemble with a relatively fresh feel overall. Amidst the beats and keyboards, there's still lots ... (Soul) read more CD
Bar-Kays —
Dangerous ... LP Mercury, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A tighter sound than before for The Bar-Kays – that lean approach to funky grooves that some of their contemporaries were hitting as the 80s moved on – yet still served up here by the full ensemble with a relatively fresh feel overall. Amidst the beats and keyboards, there's still lots ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dangerous ... CD 12.99
Bar-Kays —
Flying High On Your Love ... LP Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Bar-Kays —
Injoy ... LP Mercury, 1979. Very Good+ ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Bar-Kays —
Light Of Life ... LP Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Proof that even a move to a major label couldn't keep the Bar-Kays down – as the group are working here in a great groove that's wider, fresher, and stronger overall than any of their Stax albums! Sure, the whole thing's not guitar-based funk all the way through, but the group are also ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. A great copy.)
Bar-Kays —
Nightcruising ... LP Mercury, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Man, these guys really know how to groove – and even on a bigger label, with a more commercial image, they still manage to come up with a tight little set! There's a key ear for a bassline and beat that keeps The Bar-Kays standing stronger than most of their contemporaries – a sense of ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Bar-Kays —
Propositions ... LP Mercury, 1982. Near Mint- ... Temporarily 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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. A nice copy.)
Bar-Kays —
Too Hot To Stop ... LP Mercury, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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 before – the same sort of shift the Ohio Players made after moving to Mercury Records – but as with the Players ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the horizontal title cover, with light wear.)
Mercury/Superbird (UK), 1976/1977. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
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 more CD
Bar-Kays —
Too Hot To Stop/Mercury/Superbird (UK), 1976/1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 more CD
Also available Too Hot To Stop/
Barber/Mercury, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beethoven —
Symphony No 6 In F Op 68 (Pastoral) – Antal Dorati/Mercury (Netherlands), Late 60s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Beethoven —
Wellington's Victory/Mercury, 1960. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Berlioz —
Symphonie Fantastique/Mercury, 1958/1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Berlioz/Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
(Classical) LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy stereo pressing with deep groove and color back cover. Includes Mercury inner sleeve.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Mercury, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99 14.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Concerto In B Goode (180 gram pressing) ... LP 23.99(Cover has light wear. The back cover and labels have name in marker.)
Mercury/Elemental, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Concerto In B Goode ... LP 9.99(Limited edition heavyweight pressing!)
Chuck Berry —
From St Louie To Frisco ... CD Mercury, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
The title might say "Frisco", but the album's a real back-to-basics record from Chuck Berry – produced by the man himself, with a lean, stripped-down vibe that almost goes back to his earlier work at Chess Records! There's definitely a few 60s soul currents in the mix, but in the ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mercury, 1966. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Chuck Berry —
Live At The Fillmore Auditorium (with bonus tracks) ... CD Mercury/Rebound, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
The cover's a bit trippy, but the sound is anything but – and instead stands as a strong tribute to the way the early work of Chuck Berry continued to influence a generation of rockers well through the 60s! Berry's the frontman, and gets plenty of chance to sing and sear on guitar – ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mercury, Late 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99 19.99
The great Chuck Berry was still going strong long after leaving Chess Records – using his time at Mercury in the late 60s to really open up, and continue to evolve his craft – as you'll hear in in this double length set that includes a concert at the Fillmore with the Steve Miller Band! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(In the original textured cover, with minimal wear, some pen, a piece of tape on the opening, faint stain on the back with some pen.)
Blahzay Blahzay —
Blah Blah Blah ... LP Mercury/Tuff Kong, 1996. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $32.99 36.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1968. Used ... $9.99
Boy, does the heavy slab psychedelic sludge grooves of Blue Cheer ever sound wonderful, even more than 40 years since it originally walked the earth! Outsideinside hit not too long after the classic Vincebus Eruptem, and damned if we can determine why it's not as celebrated as the debut. That ... (Rock) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Feather —
Call Me Up/Mercury/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1981. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... Out Of Stock
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 more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Blue Magoos —
Kaleidesopic Compendium – The Best Of The Blues Magoos ... CD Mercury, Late 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mercury, 1967. Very Good+ ... $29.99
The second bright blast of garage psych grooves from Blues Magoos – their excellent Electric Comic Book set for Mercury – just as great as the first album! At this early point, the group brings a deliriously high energy approach, even in the studio – we can only imagine how ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Blues Magoos —
Psychedelic Lollipop ... LP Mercury, 1966. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
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
Bohannon —
On My Way ... LP Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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
(Vinyl has a short click "Maybe You Can Dance")
Bohannon —
Summertime Groove ... CD Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 more CD
Bohannon —
Summertime Groove ... LP Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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 edge wear, corner bend.)
Bon Jovi —
7800 Degrees Fahrenheit ... LP Mercury, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, a light corner bend, and light wear.)
Bon Jovi —
New Jersey ... LP Mercury, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Bon Jovi —
Slippery When Wet ... LP Mercury, 1986. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 printed inner sleeve.)
Graham Bond —
Holy Magick/Mercury/BGO (UK), 1970/1971. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
Two very unusual albums from the great Graham Bond – back to back in a single set! Holy Magick is quite spiritual, almost supernatural at times – very much what you'd expect from the cover and title! The record's light years away from Bond's British beat group work of a few years ... (Rock) read more CD
David Bowie —
Man Who Sold The World (Mercury pressing) ... LP Mercury, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The first truly great David Bowie electric guitar album – an all-out, power-driven set of tracks played by a group that included Mick Ronson and Tony Visconti! Bowie's in prime pre-Ziggy mode here – ripping into tunes that blister with dark energy that are some of the first truly ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
David Bowie —
Metrobolist (Man Who Sold The World) ... LP Mercury, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The first truly great David Bowie electric guitar album – an all-out, power-driven set of tracks played by a group that included Mick Ronson and Tony Visconti! Bowie's in prime pre-Ziggy mode here – ripping into tunes that blister with dark energy that are some of the first truly ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2020 Parlophone reissue on black vinyl.)
Brahms —
16 Hungarian Dances – Dorati/Mercury, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Brahms —
Horn Trio In E Flat Major Op 40/Mercury, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Mercury (Nigeria), 1990. Fair ... $9.99
(Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Plays with loud surface noise and crackle. Cover has some wear and aging, with wide clear tape on all sides.)
Clifford Brown —
Quintet Vol 1 ... LP EmArcy/Mercury, Mid 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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
Chico Buarque —
Millennium ... CD Mercury/Polygram (Brazil), Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $8.99
Mercury/Universal (Brazil), 1970s/1980s. Used ... $4.99
Bunky & Jake —
LAMF ... LP Mercury, 1969. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The second album from darlings of the Greenwich Village coffeehouse scene, Bunky & Jake. Like their debut LP, this set's got a core of guitar and vocal duets – but with a full band loaded with ringers like Felix Pappalardi, Buzzy Linhart, Perry Robinson, Ray Barretto and Chuck Rainey ... (Folk/Country) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label stereo pressing with small logo. Cover has light edge wear.)
Jerry Butler —
Golden Hits Live (second cover) ... LP Mercury, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
(NOTE – the bottom corner has staining & wear – but the vinyl is nice.)
Jerry Butler —
Ice Man Cometh ... CD Mercury/Intermusic (Spain), 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Amazing soul from one of the greats of the 60s! This album was one of the first that Jerry cut for Mercury – where he'd begun working with the young team of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff to completely rework the earlier sound he'd forged at Vee Jay Records. The album's still got Jerry singing ... (Soul) read more CD
Jerry Butler —
Iceman – The Mercury Years ... CD Mercury, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Jerry Butler —
Mr Dream Merchant ... LP Mercury, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sublime soul from Jerry Butler – material recorded during his post-Vee Jay years, when he was really transforming his sound in ways that still made him one of the dominant male voices in sophisticated soul! There's a great balance between poise and emotion in the cuts – served up with ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jerry Butler —
One Night Affair/
Mercury, 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Jerry Butler —
Philadelphia Sessions – Iceman Cometh, Ice On Ice, & More! ... CD Mercury, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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
Mercury, 1973. Near Mint- ... $6.99
An easy album to overlook, but not without some nice moments! Johnny Bristol produced the record, and he gives it a nice sweet 70s soul groove, similar to what he was using in his own work from the time. And typical of Jerry's albums from the early 70s, there's lots of nice original material, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
Jerry Butler —
Soul Artistry ... LP Mercury, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful uptown soul from Jerry – with pre Gamble-Huff arrangements by Jo Renzetti and Jimmy Wisner. The tracks do a great job of maintaining the perfect Iceman sound from Jerry's late Vee Jay years, yet also hint nicely at the direction to come. Titles include "You Walked Into My ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1972. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
Perhaps the greatest record Jerry Butler made in the 70s, and a very tight bit of baroque Chicago soul with arrangements and production by Samuel F. Brown III. The tracks are a good mix of originals and covers, and they all show Jerry going way past his Gamble & Huff/Mercury years – into ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl is nice & clean – but the top half of the cover has some light staining, split seams, some peeled spots - overall, the front image is fine.)
Jerry Butler —
Sweet Sixteen ... LP Mercury, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
Jerry Butler —
You & Me ... LP Mercury, 1970. Very Good- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great little album by Jerry – recorded during a period where he was using his fame (and cash!) to showcase younger talents in soul music. In this case, the younger talents include Terry Callier – who contributed two songs to this album, including his semi-hit "Ordinary Joe" ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager —
Love We Have ... LP Mercury, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
Button Down Brass Band feat Ray Davies —
Superstition/Mercury/Dynamite Cuts (UK), 1976. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... Out Of Stock
Two very groovy cuts from this legendary British group! "Superstition" is a great remake of the Stevie Wonder tune – topped with soaring trumpet work from group leader Ray Davies, but also given all sorts of cool keyboard touches, including some spacey moogy moments! "Shades ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
JJ Cale —
Anyway The Wind Blows – The Anthology ... CD Mercury, 1970s/1980s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
JJ Cale —
Special Edition ... LP Mercury, 1984. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Brothers Candoli (Pete & Conte Candoli) —
2 For The Money ... LP Mercury, 1959. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the harder to find 50s sessions from LA jazz brothers Pete & Conte Candoli – a twin-trumpet album with rhythm from Jimmy Rowles on piano, Howard Roberts on guitar, Max Bennett on bass, and Frank Capp on drums! The tracks are a clean extension of mid 50s LA cool jazz – blown ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band —
Unconditionally Guaranteed ... LP Mercury, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A set that's maybe a bit more standard song-based than some of the Captain's other records, but an album that's still filled with all the special magic that makes Beefheart so great! The magic band includes work from Zoot Horn Rollo on some wonderful glass finger guitar, plus keyboards from Mark ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Benny Carter —
Complete Benny Carter On Keynote ... CD Mercury, 1946. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 rare moments in Benny's early career – documented nicely on this CD, with a flurry of tasty bonus tracks! The first 8 titles in the set feature Benny's raspy alto in the combo of pianist Arnold Ross – a pretty cool-sounding group that features guitar, bass, and drums next to the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print Spanish pressing, with notes in Spanish.)
Cashflow —
Cashflow ... LP Atlanta/Mercury, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Mid 80s funky soul from Cashflow – a rare one cut for the Atlanta label, and produced by Larry Blackmon – a group R&B effort that seamlessly combines the club ready soul, funk, 80s rap influences and otherwise tightly thumping grooves Blackmon worked with at the time! Cashflow had ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Universal/Mercury (Brazil), Late 80s/1990s. Used 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
Central Line —
Walking Into Sunshine (special Larry Levan mix, original) ... 12-inch Mercury, 1981. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
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 more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have a name in pen and a small sticker.)
Yvonne Chaka Chaka —
Thank You Mr DJ ... LP Mercury (Nigeria), 1987. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Chi-Lites —
Happy Being Lonely ... LP Mercury, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful beautiful work from The Chi-Lites – and a record that we might even say tops the best of their late Brunswick book! Despite the move from that label to Mercury, the group have a sound here that's still wonderfully fragile and harmony-focused – especially on the mellower cuts, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light staining on the bottom half, and a small mark from sticker removal.)
Mercury, 1996. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Cimarosa/Mercury, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
City Boy —
Dinner At The Ritz ... LP Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Jimmy Cleveland —
Introducing Jimmy Cleveland & His All Stars ... LP EmArcy, Mid 50s. Good ... Out Of Stock
An early leader session for Jimmy Cleveland – one that pulls him out of the Lionel Hampton group, and puts him in the company of a number of different all-stars – top level players that Mercury brought together in three different sessions for the album. Players include Lucky Thompson, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buddy Collette —
Buddy Collette & His Swinging Shepherds At The Cinema ... LP Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Buddy takes his Swinging Shepherds crew to the movies on this one – serving up a set of tunes from 40s and 50s films that all come off perfectly with the group's multi-flute approach! The sound's nicely mellow at times, but still has that tightly arranged west coast modern style that made ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Con Funk Shun —
7 ... LP Mercury, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury/Robinsongs (UK), 1976/1977. New Copy ... $13.99 20.99
A super-funky set – two vintage albums from Con Funk Shun – back to back on a single CD! The self-titled Con Funk Shun album is quite different than their later, better known hits! The group sure knew how to slap that bass, even back on this first album for Mercury – but then ... (Soul) read more CD
Mercury/Robinsongs (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 20.99
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 more CD
Mercury/Vinyl Masterpiece (Netherlands), 1981. New Copy ... $11.99 19.99
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 CD
Con Funk Shun —
Loveshine ... CD Mercury/PTG (Netherlands), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 more CD
Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Snapping grooves and a sweet clubby sound from Con Funk Shun – one of the best ensemble funk groups to make the transition from late 70s styles to the key years of 80s groove! The bass is tight, the keyboards are electric, and the rhythms are great – never forced or stiff, and always ... (Soul) read more CD
Con Funk Shun —
Touch ... LP Mercury, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A killer from Con Funk Shun – one of the few mainstream funk groups who actually managed to sound better and better with each new record – and on this set, they really seem to come into their own! The group's sound was always suited better to a smoother groove than a rougher one – ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has bent corners.)
Con Funk Shun —
Touch/Mercury/Robinsongs (UK), 1980/1981/1982. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 20.99
A trio of early 80s efforts from Con Funk Shun in a 2CD set – with bonus tracks! Touch is a killer from the group – one of the few mainstream funk groups who actually managed to sound better and better with each new record – and on this set, they really seem to come into their ... (Soul) read more CD
