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Philips (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $13.99
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 CD
(Part of the "Golden Era Of Rock – 1965 to 1975" series!)
Ashanti Brothers Band —
Kill Me & Fly ... LP 
Philips (Ghana), 1978. Fair ... $9.99
Crisp sparkling Afro pop from this Ghanian band. Uptempo grooves are peppered with chirping guitars and bubbling percussion on this set of nice easy African grooves. 7 tracks in all, including "Kill Me & Fly", "Onipa Retu ne Nan", "Saa Na Yede Beye Wo", "Asem ... (Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Vinyl is in Fair condition. Cover has wear and aging, some stains, and bent corners.)
Beethoven —
Piano Concerto No 2 In B Flat Op 19/Philips (Holland), 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Beethoven —
Symphony No 5 In C Minor Op 67/Philips (Holland), 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 50.99
A landmark recording that is one of Jorge Ben's best albums ever! The album is a perfect realization of the way that Jorge mixes Brazilian rhythms with choppy Afro grooves – and the result is a masterpiece that yeilded some of his biggest tracks ever. Included here is the great choppy funk ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips/Dusty Groove, 1972. New Copy ... $5.99 18.98
A stunner of a record from the mighty Jorge Ben – and a record that catapulted the Brazilian singer to international fame at the time! Ben had already been making magic for almost a decade down in Brazil – and his compositions and grooves left an undeniable impact on the scene in the ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Limited edition of 2000 copies – in a nice LP-styled sleeve!)
Jorge Ben —
Forca Bruta ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $13.99
A fantastically soulful album from Jorge Ben – one of his greatest records ever, and a key part of Brazilian music in the 70s! The album marks an earthier shift for Jorge – a sound that's still rooted in the samba influences of the 60s, but which also takes on a bit more soul at the ... (Brazil) read more CD
Jorge Ben —
Jorge Ben (1969) ... CD Philips/Dusty Groove, 1969. Used ... $12.99
A samba soul masterpiece from Jorge Ben – one of the most brilliant records to come out the fertile late 60s Brazilian scene – and an incredible album that works with the psychedelic flourishes of Ben's contemporaries and a deeper undercurrent of soul & funk! This is one of the ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jorge Ben —
Jorge Ben (1969) ... LP Philips/Verve, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A samba soul masterpiece from Jorge Ben – one of the most brilliant records to come out the fertile late 60s Brazilian scene – and an incredible album that works with the psychedelic flourishes of Ben's contemporaries and a deeper undercurrent of soul & funk! This is one of the ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jorge Ben (1969) ... CD 12.99
Jorge Ben —
Samba Esquema Novo (180 gram vinyl) ... LP Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1963. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
Jorge Ben —
Tabua De Esmeralda (180 gram vinyl) ... LP Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Searing samba soul from Jorge Ben – one of his best-remembered albums of the 70s, and for good reason too! The album's got a slightly fuller feel than some of Ben's other work of the time – never slick, but with backings balanced nicely against his own raspy vocals and acoustic guitar ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $54.99 79.99
Wonderful early work from Maria Bethania – an album that's put together with a very sophisticated sound, and a really powerful feel overall! The orchestrations are relatively baroque – sometimes using strings in odd ways, other times bringing in bits of voices – all very much in ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $13.99
Very groovy bossa tracks – very much in the mode of some of the Verve hit recordings of the mid 60s! After the success of the Astrud Gilberto/Joao Gilberto work with Stan Getz, it's clear that Philips and Luiz Bonfa wanted to get in on the act – and they've paired Bonfa's guitar with ... (Brazil) read more CD
Philips, 1990. Used ... $0.99
Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $54.99 79.99
Genius work from Chico Buarque – one of his most complicated, sophisticated, and fully-realized albums – a great summation of all the brilliance he'd already brought to Brazilian music – moved forward into new territory for the 70s! The album's of the same vintage as the more ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips (Brazil), 1974. Used ... $16.99
Chico pays tribute to a host of other Brazilian composers – but he manages to make the work entirely his own, thanks to a deeply personal approach! Styles here run the gamut from samba to sophisticated, often handled with slightly jazzy undercurrent – and backings are by Perinho ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Out of print Brazilian pressing.)
Philips/Rama Lama, Early/Mid 70s. Used ... $6.99
Erasmo Carlos —
Carlos, Erasmo – Erasmo Carlos (1971) ... CD Philips/Light In The Attic, 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Erasmo Carlos sounds even cooler here than usual – still working with tunes penned with his brother Roberto – but also taking on music by Caetano Veloso, Jorge Ben, and Marcos Valle too! There's a heady undercurrent to the record that's maybe a filtering-through of an earlier ... (Brazil) read more CD
Oscar Castro Neves —
Bossa Nova Mesmo ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $13.99
A rare bossa treasure from the early years of the genre – a wicked session that features instrumentation by Oscar Castro Neves, and vocals by a host of different singers! The set's half vocal, half instrumental – and the latter feature some great sounds from Oscar's combo – a ... (Brazil) read more CD
Philips (Brazil), 1988. Used ... $3.99
Chopin/Philips, 1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Graham Collier —
Down Another Road/Fontana/Philips/BGO (UK), 1969/1970/1971. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
3 incredible albums from the British jazz scene at the end of the 60s – all together in one 2CD package! Down Another Road is incredible work from one of England's greatest jazz talents – bassist Graham Collier, a player with an amazing ability to absorb a lot of the modern and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $13.99
Light and lively work from the great Gal Costa – a set that's light years away from her Tropicalia experiments of a decade before, but which is equally beautiful in its own sort of way! First off, Gal's vocals are amazing – more expressive and dynamic than in the early days – ... (Brazil) read more CD
Philips/Mr Bongo (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
One of the richest, most expressive albums ever from the great Gal Costa – a set from her immediate post-Tropicalia years, and one that shows that she's got a lot more to offer than just a wild sense of experimentation! Gilberto Gil is the musical director here – with help from Rogerio ... (Brazil) read more CD
Also available India ... CD 7.99
Philips/Mr Bongo (UK), 1973. Used ... $7.99
One of the richest, most expressive albums ever from the great Gal Costa – a set from her immediate post-Tropicalia years, and one that shows that she's got a lot more to offer than just a wild sense of experimentation! Gilberto Gil is the musical director here – with help from Rogerio ... (Brazil) read more CD
Also available India ... CD 10.99
Francois De Roubaix —
Zita ... LP Philips, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A beautiful soundtrack to this obscure erotic love film from the late 60's! Fracois De Roubaix did the score, and we're in love with the music on this one. It's sort of spare, sexy, atmospheric batch of tracks – with a bit of an instrumental Serge Gainsbourg feel to it. Electric bass ... (Soundtracks) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has partially split seams and a cutout hole. Vinyl has cosmetic sleeve marks that do not affect play.)
Ibersound, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
(Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover looks great, with just a bit of wear at the bottom right corner.)
Philips (Germany), 1963. Very Good+ ... $59.99
A fantastic set from the young Klaus Doldinger – hardly jazz made in Germany, as the whole thing has a smoking soul jazz quality to rival the best on Prestige Records at the time! Klaus plays tenor throughout – in a fantastic combo that features Hammond organ from the great Ingfried ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy – and one we never see!)
Joao Donato —
Lugar Comum ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $13.99
A sweet electric 70s session from the mighty Joao Donato – very different than his earlier bossa work of the 60s – and with the same funky appeal as the best work on his classic Quem E Quem album! This set's got a tighter feel overall – very much in a samba soul style, with lots ... (Brazil) read more CD
Luiz Eca —
Piano E Cordas ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Soaring strings and bossa piano – a tremendous combination in the hands of Luiz Eca – working here at a time when the arranger was first making his name with the Tamba Trio! The set's one of Eca's gems from the 60s under his own name – and it's got a style that echoes the mix of ... (Brazil) read more CD
Four Seasons —
Dawn (Go Away) & 11 Other Great Songs ... LP Philips, 1964. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Four Seasons —
Four Seasons Entertain You ... LP Philips, Mid 50s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Entertain You is an early studio album for Philips – on that has the hit making team of producer Bob Crewe and arranger Charlie Calello in place – scoring a mix of tunes here that include some surprising gems from other sources, all giving the Frankie Valli twist! The material ranges ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Philips/Mercury (France), 1963. Sealed ... $34.99
Nothing too confidential here, given the openness that Serge Gainsbourg brings to his music – and a great early 60s session that has Serge working with spare jazz backing, courtesy of bassist Michel Gaudry and guitarist Elek Bacsik! With no other percussion, piano, or orchestral backings to ... (French) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram EU pressing on Back To Black.)
France Gall —
Baby Pop ... LP Philips/Third Man, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 25.99
No baby pop here, as France Gall is all-woman throughout – one of the best of the French female pop singers of the mid 60s, working here with an upbeat, groovy sound throughout! Backings are by the great Alain Gouraguer, who gives the record a tightly jerking kind of feel – a sound ... (French) read more LP, Vinyl record album
France Gall —
France Gall ... CD Philips (France), Late 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very cool compilation of late 60s singles by this great French singer! The CD draws from some of France's rare e.p.s issued on Philips – covers of which are featured on the back, and which show France as both a blonde and brunette. The CD has lots of cool choppy groovy Frenchy pop stuff, ... (French) read more CD
(Out of print.)
France Gall —
Poupee De Cire Poupee De Son ... LP Philips/Third Man, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 25.99
France Gall won the Eurovision song contest with the title track of this one – and for good reason too, given that the tune is totally groovy! The rest of the work here really follows suit – romping, jerking, and grooving in that wonderful mix of mod rhythms that made France's 60s ... (French) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Walid Gholmieh —
Al Yarmouk – Walid Gholmieh/Philips (Lebanon), 1980. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
(Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a partially unglued bottom seam with some clear tape remnants at the front panel.)
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $13.99
A bold leap forward from Gilberto Gil – his first album recorded during the Tropicalia years, and an amazing collaboration with arranger Rogerio Duprat! The album's got a sound that really bridges scenes in Brazil – elements of older folkloric musics, folded with samba rhythms, folded ... (Brazil) read more CD
Gilberto Gil —
Gilberto Gil (1969) (180 gram pressing) ... LP Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The rare 3rd album by Gilberto Gil, and a key piece of the Tropicalia puzzle – one of the most wildly experimental albums from those years, and Gil's last before going into exile! The sound is much more electric than his other albums from the late 60's – and the production, songwriting ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gilberto Gil —
Gilberto Gil (1969) (Japanese pressing) ... CD Philips (Japan), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
The rare 3rd album by Gilberto Gil, and a key piece of the Tropicalia puzzle – one of the most wildly experimental albums from those years, and Gil's last before going into exile! The sound is much more electric than his other albums from the late 60's – and the production, songwriting ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Out of print, 1998 pressing from the "Birth Of Tropicalia" series – includes obi!)
Philips/Water, 1971. New Copy ... $7.99 17.98
A rare British recording from Gilberto Gil – sung completely in English, and recorded while living in London, in political exile along with Caetano Veloso! The album's somewhat similar to Veloso's famous London album from 1971 – certainly in structure, as the backings are relatively ... (Brazil) read more CD
Philips/Polygram (Brazil), 1991. Used ... $8.99
A later album by bossa legend Joao Gilberto – but with all the fragile brilliance of his best early work! The album features arrangements by Clare Fischer – the wonderful talent behind some of the best Brazilian-tinged jazz sessions of the 60s and 70s, a perfect accompanist to Joao's ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... $13.99
The best of Brazil, old and new – as Joao Gilberto meets up with a younger generation of Brazilian vocalists – Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Maria Bethania – all for a wonderful session of stripped-down bossa! The work is very much in Joao's best style of the early 70s – ... (Brazil) read more CD
Dizzy Gillespie —
Dizzy On the French Riviera ... LP Philips, Mid 60s. Sealed ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
It may have been recorded on the French Riviera – but the session's actually a killer batch of Latiny tinged tracks from Dizzy & Co – with with great arrangements by Lalo Schifrin! There's a wonderful 10 minute version of "Chega De Saudade", done as "No More ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 60s pressing – sealed! Cover has a cutout hole in the corner.)
Wing/Philips (UK), 1960. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Very groovy – UK conductor/sound library maestro John Gregory serves up some fresh take on American TV western themes – with help from the Mike Sammes Singers! (Now Sound) LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing.)
Screamin' Jay Hawkins —
Because Is In Your Mind (colored vinyl pressing) (2020 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Philips/Third Man, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A nice little set from Screamin Jay Hawkins – done during his surprising revival years at the end of the 60s – and with a nice new soulful twist, thanks to production from the excellent Huey P Meaux! The vibe is definitely different than the Screamin Jay work of the 78rpm years – ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Screamin' Jay Hawkins —
What That Is ... LP Philips/Third Man, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Screamin Jay Hawkins caught at the height of one of his first "revival" periods – the late 60s, when he was opening for the Rolling Stones, and popping out of the same sort of coffin pictured on the cover! The style of the record takes the older R&B mode of Hawkins' 50s singles ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tubby Hayes —
This Is Jazz – 100% Proof ... LP Fontana/Philips (UK), 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Seminal work from British tenor giant Tubby Hayes – one of his greatest, and most ambitious albums ever! The album features Tubby at the head of a larger ensemble of jazz musicians, working through his own arrangements of jazz standards – re-worked and expanded in ways that practically ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice 70s pressing.)
Philips, 1966. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Sublime pop soul genius from Bobby Hebb – a standout record that really made his career, and a dusty nugget we never tire of hearing! Bobby was really unique at the time – singing a mixture of soul and pop that kept things real while still crossing over big – earning him an equal ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, half split seams with a piece of clear tape at the bottom, and a small piece of masking tape and call letters in marker on front. Label has a small piece of masking tape.)
Philips, 1963. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Despite what you might think about some of Woody's big band contemporaries from the 40s, you've got to admit that Woody himself was always growing and changing as the decades went on – as this 1963 album will attest! Woody's in great form here – still working with a tight group of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing, with deep groove.)
Philips, 1964. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With featured soloists Carmen Leggio, Sal Nistico, Jake Hanna, Bill Chase, Chuck Andrus, Paul Fontaine, and Phil Wilson. Titles include "The Strut", "My Wish", "Taste Of Honey", "Jazz Hoot", "Hallelujah Time", and "After You've Gone". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
Philips, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $43.99
A wonderfully trippy group from late 60s Chicago! Like so many groups of their time, HP Lovecraft have their roots in the later years of the folk scene – where they clearly picked up a sense of free being and personal expression. Yet unlike so many other groups, who turned that energy into a ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, a couple of small peeled spots, partially unglued top seam, and a cutout hole.)
Philips/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1955. New Copy ... $26.99
A treasure trove of rare jazz work from the Dutch scene of the 50s – initially overlooked by many American listeners of the time, but fortunately well-documented by this series from Philips! The music here is a nice mix of different combos – all drawing influence from bop and some of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbere limited edition of 500 – on heavyweight white vinyl!)
Philips/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1957. New Copy ... $26.99 29.99
An important early export from the Dutch jazz scene of the postwar years – a volume of Jazz Behind The Dikes, a series that focused on the best up-and-comers of the Netherlands scene! The album goes a bit farther than some of the piano trio sessions issued under the series, and includes some ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited edition of 500 – on heavyweight blue vinyl!)
Impossibles —
Hot Pepper ... CD Philips/Get On Down, 1975. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Funky funky Thailand – just about the only 70s funk group we've ever seen from that part of the globe, and a great one at that! The Impossibles work in a tightly-crafted ensemble funk style that's clearly influenced by Kool & The Gang – but which also has the group hitting some ... (Soul) read more CD
Impossibles —
Hot Pepper ... LP Philips, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Funky funky Thailand – just about the only 70s funk group we've ever seen from that part of the globe, and a great one at that! The Impossibles work in a tightly-crafted ensemble funk style that's clearly influenced by Kool & The Gang – but which also has the group hitting some ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Get On Down reissue pressing!)
Jason Crest —
Place In The Sun – The Complete Jason Crest ... CD Philips/Grapefruit (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Jason Crest only ever issued six singles back in the 60s, but they've gone on to be the stuff of legend for collectors of UK psych from the time – a group who finally get their full-length due with this 2CD set! The Jason Crest charm is a bit hard to describe – not mindblowing psych of ... (Rock) read more CD
Philips, 1960s/1970s. Used ... $12.99
An excellent double-length set that brings together some of Antonio Carlos Jobim's best work for the Philips and Verve labels, plus a few other nice rare bits! The set features work from records that were issued under Jobim's own name, plus tracks from records by Elis Regina, Astrud Gilberto, and ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $54.99 79.99
A stunning lost bossa nova soundtrack! The score was penned for the 1967 film Garota De Ipanema (Girl From Ipanema), and although you've heard some of the tracks before in other versions, the overall album is very nice – and is a wonderful tribute to the early days of bossa nova! Jobim and ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joyce —
Joyce (1968) ... LP Philips/Alternative Fox (UK), 1968. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The first album by Joyce – one of our favorite Brazilian singers ever! The album's a wonderfully lyrical batch of tracks – many written by Joyce herself, plus a few by Brazilian songwriters Jards Macale, Toninho Horta, and Marcos Valle – and the orchestrations are by Gaya, and ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Orlando Julius & The Afro Sounders —
Orlando Julius & The Afro Sounders ... CD Philips/Voodoo Funk, 1973. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An uber-rare album from Orlando Julius & The Afro Sounders – recorded at Ginger Baker's studio in Lagos and originally (apparently quite scarcely) released by Philips in 1973 – wonderful stuff and on par with the excellent material the group recorded in the handful of previous years! ... (Global Grooves) read more CD
(CD version comes with a great hardcover book-like package that includes liner notes by Orlando Julius.)
Philips/Production Dessinee (Japan), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... About October 13, 2021
One of the most soulful sessions we've ever heard from Japanese pianist Masabumi Kikuchi – a brilliant quintet outing that features some really great work on tenor and soprano sax! Kikuchi's piano is usually enough to grab our attention, but the album's got a great added bonus in the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fela Kuti & The Afrika 70 —
Jenwi Temi – Don't Gag Me ... LP Philips (Nigeria), 1987. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the last albums from Fela – and one of the most obscure too! (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging, with heavy wear and fraying at the spine.)
Nara Leao —
Abracos E Beijinhos E Carinhos Sem Ter Fim ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1984. New Copy ... $13.99
Nara Leao recorded some incredible albums at the end of the 60s in Brazil – and she returned to greatness in the 80s with records like this – done with a different sound that really marked a strong second chapter in the singer's career! The record features a fair bit of bossa nova ... (Brazil) read more CD
Nara Leao —
Coisas Do Mundo ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Quite a different album than Nara Leao's other record from 1969 – the one produced by Rogerio Duprat! This one's much sparer and rootsier – almost in a samba mode at times – but even more so in a slightly folksy style that puts Nara's vocals highly upfront in the mix, supported ... (Brazil) read more CD
Philips (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... $13.99
A beautiful early gem from Nara Leao! This one has a similar feel to her classic O Canto Livre album – in that it's got a deeper approach than some of her bossa work, with a mix of some of the more complicated, slightly folksy styles used by singers like Geraldo Vandre or Chico Buarque De ... (Brazil) read more CD
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... $13.99
A great one from Nara Leao's "back to bossa" years in the late 80s – a set that has the lovely vocalist working through older American standards – but done here with new lyrics in Portuguese and some great bossa backings from Roberto Menescal! Menescal's airy style proved to ... (Brazil) read more CD
Nara Leao —
Nara (1967) (with bonus tracks) ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1967. New Copy ... $13.99
One of the loveliest of all the bossa singers is caught here in some superb arrangements by Oscar Castro-Neves! The set's got a wonderful feel – with moments that are rootsier than your average bossa diva record, and others that are baroque enough to hint at the direction Nara would take a ... (Brazil) read more CD
Nara Leao —
Nara Leao (1968) ... CD Philips (Japan), 1968. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Pure genius – a lost Nara Leao album from the late 60s, and a key piece in the puzzle of late 60s Tropicalia – a set we'd place right next to equally important records by Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, and Os Mutantes! Although Leao always gets cited as one of the more revolutionary ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Nara Leao —
Nara Pede Passagem (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... $13.99
An amazing early album by Nara Leao – one that features mostly spare vocals and acoustic guitar, plus some additional percussion – coming off in a style that's halfway between the best 60s work of Geraldo Vandre and early albums by Joyce! Nara's vocals are incredible – really ... (Brazil) read more CD
Nara Leao —
Opiniao De Nara (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Beautiful work from the incredible Nara Leao – a record that's lightly driven by the bossa, but with some sadder and darker touches that really set the sound apart! Backings on most tracks are simply spare percussion, and an acoustic guitar follows Nara's vocals as they dart in and out of ... (Brazil) read more CD
Rita Lee —
Atras Do Porto Tem Uma Cidade (180 gram pressing) ... LP Philips/Polysom (Brazil), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A wild solo project from Rita Lee – done after the breakup of Os Mutantes, and offered up almost as some sort of commentary on mainstream rock in the 70s! There's a much more straightforward approach to the music here – a sometimes-glammy sound that's echoed by the band's space-style ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice heavy vinyl – with a bonus poster too!)
Philips, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Broadway is the beat, but the sound has plenty of Parisian touches, too – thanks to arrangements from the mighty Michel Legrand! Legrand's in a mode here that's somewhere between his earliest soundtracks, and the European-themed records he cut for Columbia in the late 50s – styles that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a lightly bumped corner.)
Philips, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Michel Legrand —
Paris Jazz Piano ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Some of the greatest jazz work ever recorded by Michel Legrand! Although Legrand's always been known for his sweet soundtrack work and his famous easy listening sides – he's also a heck of a jazz pianist, and here in this rare 1959 session, he works in a trio format that puts him right up ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $13.99
Great early work from singer Gracinha Leporace – a vocalist you might know from her later work in Bossa Rio, or her recordings with husband Sergio Mendes! Even at the start, Gracinha's a hell of a singer – a vocalist who's capable of all the coolness of the bossa era, yet still richly ... (Brazil) read more CD
Philips, Mid 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
(Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Label has a small drillhole. Cover has light wear and is faded a bit around the edges.)
Philips (Netherlands), 1986. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
Philips, 1964. Used ... $5.99
Lutoslawski —
Concerto For Orchestra/Philips (Netherlands), 1964. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Manpower —
Revelation ... LP Philips, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly stained and wrinkled along the spine and bottom seam, with a mostly split bottom seam, and promo ink stamp on back.)
Philips (Italy), 1972. Very Good ... $33.99
If you can forgive the title of this one, you'll find it to be a very groovy record! The album's a killer batch of funky instrumentals ("black sound") recorded in Italy in 1972 by Augusto Martelli ("white people") – and it's got the groove and swing of some of the best ... (Sound Library) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(200 gram Heritage reissue from 2012. Cover has an unglued bottom seam.)
Philips, Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
(Now Sound) LP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut gatefold cover, with light wear, a small tear at the top of the spine, with corners bent a bit.)
Mercia —
A Moca Chamanda Mercia ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1968. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Light and lovely vocals by Mercia – in a post-bossa mode, with arrangements by Oscar Castro-Neves. The charts are more sophisticated than Castro-Neves' earlier work, and while they aren't exactly in the dark side of things, they do remind us a bit of some of Nara Leao's work from the time. ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Cover is missing the plastic wraparound bit and has light tape marks along the top, but looks nice otherwise.)
Kosuke (Kohsuke) Mine —
First ... CD Philips/BBE (UK), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A tremendous first outing as a leader for Japanese saxophonist Kosuke Mine – one of our favorite players of the 70s, already sounding wonderful here right at the start! The album's got a freewheeling vibe – not entirely avant, and maybe more in the modal territory unlocked by Miles ... (Jazz) read more CD
Kosuke (Kohsuke) Mine —
First (45 rpm 2LP pressing) ... LP Philips/BBE (UK), 1970. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A tremendous first outing as a leader for Japanese saxophonist Kosuke Mine – one of our favorite players of the 70s, already sounding wonderful here right at the start! The album's got a freewheeling vibe – not entirely avant, and maybe more in the modal territory unlocked by Miles ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited high-end pressing – two LPs, both of which play at 45rpm!)
Philips/Be! (Germany), 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
A totally cool little record – and one that more than lives up to the Eastern promise of its cover! The album's a real stunner from Australian reedman Charlie Munro – a beautiful mix of jazz and exotic elements, at a level that puts it up there with a rare few records that work this ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 500 copies.)
Junko Ohashi —
Point Zero ... LP Philips (Japan), 1983. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Junko Ohashi is a Japanese singer from the city pop generation – but she gets a really soulful setting here, thanks to a strong backdrop of players from American jazz and soul! The set was recorded in New York, with production from Teruo Nakamura – who seems to take Junko into vocal ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Os Gatos —
Aquele Som Dos Gatos ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the most legendary groups from the bossa era in Brazil – a combo of incredible players, working with sublime arrangements by Eumir Deodato – all in a sound that hardly been matched again! The group only ever recorded two albums, but they've had a lasting impact on the sound of ... (Brazil) read more CD
Philips/Vinyl Lovers (Italy), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
The third album from the legendary Os Mutantes – part of the essential trio of sides released during the Tropicalia years! The record's got a sound that's tighter and a bit more straightforward than their previous efforts – stricter song formats, and styles that lean heavily on rockish ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing.)
Pachelbel/Philips (Netherlands), 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Hermeto Pascoal —
Musica Livre De Hermeto Pascoal ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $13.99
Quite possibly the clearest moment of genius ever from the legendary Hermeto Pascoal – a tremendous album that helped reshape instrumental Brazilian music for many years to come! At one level, the record shares a sound with some of the fuller, richer orchestrations going on in the post-bossa ... (Brazil) read more CD
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1992. New Copy ... $13.99
A later album by Brazilian genius Hermeto Pascoal – but a set that crackles with all the fire and imagination of his classic recordings! The mood here takes us back to Slaves Mass or A Musica Livre – a mad mix of catchy rhythms, tight jazzy solos, and an insane approach to arrangement ... (Brazil) read more CD
Philips/Glam O Rama (Italy), 1972. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $11.99 29.99
A really fantastic final album from The Peddlers – the UK trio who effortlessly mixed jazz and soul in the 60s, but who work here in a more expanded format! All the best elements of the group's sound are still nicely in place – those raspy vocals, strong use of keyboards, and ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1989. New Copy ... $13.99
There's plenty of bossa nova here – as the lovely Leila Pinheiro is working alongside Roberto Menescal – that famous Brazilian talent from the 60s, who was reemerging in the 80s to help bring back the music with a few key singers! Roberto's gentle groove works wonders with Leila – ... (Brazil) read more CD
Philips, 1958. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Philips (Italy), Early 70s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
Features backings from Giampiero Reverberi, Luis Enriquez, Gianfranco Lombardi, and African People! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(In a cool gatefold cover, with flap! Back cover has some light wear near the bottom, but the rest is nice.)
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $13.99
A really wonderful album from Quarteto Em Cy – the Brazilian vocal quartet who first rose to prominence during the bossa nova years, but soon moved into even more sophisticated material during the 70s! The approach of this set is telegraphed in the title – as the group take on songs ... (Brazil) read more CD
Quinteto Violado —
Berra-Boi ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1973. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A great early album by this instrumental combo from the 70s – and one that's a perfect realization of their mix of rootsy instrumentation with more jazzy conceptions. The arrangements on the record are by Toninho Alves, and tracks include "Tres Tres", "Cavalo Marinho", ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear, a small shop sticker on front, and a torn off portion in the back panel at the opening.)
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... $13.99
An excellent early gem by one of Brazil's greatest singers! The record captures Elis Regina at a prime early stage – when her voice was raw and filled with emotion, and when she was backed by some excellent arrangements that blended jazz, bossa, and more complicated vocal settings. The ... (Brazil) read more CD
