Polygram's totally cool 2 CD anthology of some of Roy's best work for the label, featuring tracks that run from the early 70's through the early 80's, with such stellar cuts as "We Live In Brooklyn Baby", "Coffy is The Color", "Pretty Brown Skin", "Africa, Center ... (Soul) read moreCD
Previously unreleased French studio sessions with Bobby Jaspar, Rene Urtreger, Francy Boland, and others. Includes "Dinah", "How About You", "Exitus (quartet version)", "Tasty Pudding (take 1)", and "All The Things You Are". (Jazz) CD
Bananarama —
Bananarama ... LP Polygram, 1984. Near Mint- ...
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One of Basie's biggest albums – but still a work of pure genius! "April In Paris" is one of the darkest jazz standards ever written, and it never sounded better than in this original version, which features that great ending in which Basie and the band stop, then start, then stop ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Bee Gees —
Horizontal ... CD Atco/Polygram, 1968. Used ...
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Early Bee Gees at their best – springing forth into the world of pop with a sound that's completely their own – and which grabs us right from the very first note on classic albums like this! The vocals are full, flowery, and sung in a style that's completely sublime – backed by a ... (Rock) read moreCD
Maria Bethania —
Cena Muda ... CD Philips/Polygram (Brazil), 1974. Used ...
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Dark genius from the young Maria Bethania – one of those 70s albums that seems to drop from the sky out of nowhere – bringing with it its own logic and sense of musical construction, but all with a sense of power and majesty that demands to be heard! Arrangements here often get quite ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Tanya Blount —
Natural Thing ... CD Polygram/Universal (Japan), 1994. New Copy ...
$13.9916.99
Tanya Blount's got a great way with a mellower, more laidback version of 90s R&B – that kind of slow-kicking groove that still has beats, but used in a spacious style to slowly percolate the background – while Tanya soars right out front with a really wonderful reach in her vocal ... (Soul) read moreCD
A seminal criss-crossing of styles from the late 60s Cali scene – served up by a group who were steeped in blues, but a big part of the psychedelic scene at the time – and somehow managed to merge both of their worlds effortlessly, at a level that was even more powerful and effective ... (Rock) read moreCD
One of the earliest of the classic Verve bossa nova sessions of the 60s – and a wonderful showcase for the talents of guitarist Luiz Bonfa! Most of Bonfa's previous recordings were done in a very spare or solo mode – and this set makes a nice change by adding in some larger ... (Brazil) read moreCD
James Brown —
Black Caesar ... CD Polygram, 1973. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
James Brown gets even better than before – working here in the setting of a blacksploitation soundtracks – which makes the album a doubly funky outing from the 70s! James is a master throughout – beating Isaac Hayes and Curtis Mayfield at their own games – as he works with ... (Soul) read moreCD
Excellent funky Christmas – essential for any soulful holiday celebration! Not everyone knows it, but James Brown cut a fair number of Christmas albums during the 60s – thre albums, and a bunch of singles to be exact! They're all super-rare, but this great collection brings together ... (Holiday Music) read moreCD
James Brown —
Hot Pants ... CD Polygram, 1971. Used ...
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James Brown really opens up on this early 70s classic – really showing the world the amazing groove he was crafting with his band – who were let loose to jam in the studio, spinning out some really long grooves – which were then cut down to make this sweet little record! The ... (Soul) read moreCD
James Brown really opens up on this early 70s classic – really showing the world the amazing groove he was crafting with his band – who were let loose to jam in the studio, spinning out some really long grooves – which were then cut down to make this sweet little record! The ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
James Brown really opens up on this early 70s classic – really showing the world the amazing groove he was crafting with his band – who were let loose to jam in the studio, spinning out some really long grooves – which were then cut down to make this sweet little record! The ... (Soul) read moreCD
Sure, it's a greatest hits set – but it's a damn good one! This 2LP set was always an essential part of our crates back in the 80s, because it includes an excellent range of James Brown work from the 60s and 70s – including a number of strong funky cuts, presented here in the original ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s US pressing. Cover has a spot of sticker removal.)
Chico Buarque —
Millennium ... CD Mercury/Polygram (Brazil), Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ...
$1.996.99
3 mixes of Cameo's hit "Back & Forth" – lifted from their Word Up album, and featuring one remix here by Dave O Ogrin. (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
Cameo —
She's Strange ... LP Atlanta Artists/Polygram, 1984. Near Mint- ...
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An indisputable classic from Cameo – one that has them changing up their sound from earlier albums! The heavier funk of some of their late 70s sides is long gone, and in its place is a more stripped-down style that relies more on electric percussion and keyboards to update their sound. The ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Cameo —
Single Life ... CD Atlanta/Polygram, 1985. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
A slightly gentler album than the first Captain Beyond outing – but one that really has the group stretching out their wings wonderfully! The set's recorded both in Macon and Sausalito – and really has a vibe that indicates that mix – a core southern rock element, handled with ... (Rock) read moreCD
Way more than just the promised tribute to Charlie Parker – and the group features Johnny Griffin on tenor, Jackie McLean on alto, Cecil Payne on baritone, Duke Jordan on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums – all directed by Don Sickler! (Jazz) CD
14 classics from the Caymmi songbook – sung by himself, and artists who include Gal Costa, Nana Caymmi, Sylvia Telles, Os Cariocas, MPB4, and Elis Regina! (Brazil) CD
Chick Corea & Return To Forever —
Light As A Feather ... LP Polygram, 1972. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic bit of jazzy fusion from Chick Corea and the legendary Return To Forever group that included Flora Purim and Airto! The sound of the album influenced a generation, and although the album was overlooked by groovers for years, partly due to its success, it still sounds surprisingly fresh ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic bit of jazzy fusion from Chick Corea and the legendary Return To Forever group that included Flora Purim and Airto! The sound of the album influenced a generation, and although the album was overlooked by groovers for years, partly due to its success, it still sounds surprisingly fresh ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1998 Verve Master Edition – with great bonus tracks!)
An incredible live album from Gal Costa – one that's easily as great as any of her studio albums from the time! But unlike the studio albums, the style here is quite spare and intimate – a very personal presentation of Gal's music, recorded in a way that has her starting out nearly ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(Out of print and sealed. )
Gal Costa —
Gal Costa (1969) ... CD Polygram/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ...
$10.9913.99
One of the most mindblowing albums ever recorded – anywhere, anytime! This 1969 set stands as one of the greatest records ever cut by Gal Costa – done at the height of the Tropicalia movement, and featuring a sublime mix of styles that really gets the spirit of the movement right. ... (Brazil) read moreCD
One of the most mindblowing albums ever recorded – anywhere, anytime! This 1969 set stands as one of the greatest records ever cut by Gal Costa – done at the height of the Tropicalia movement, and featuring a sublime mix of styles that really gets the spirit of the movement right. ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Gal Costa —
Minha Voz ... LP Polygram (Brazil), 1982. Very Good ...
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Great stuff from Gal – even if the record is a lot smoother than her earlier work! The record's got a light jazzy style – like a lot of Gal's other work from the time – but this actually works quite well for her lovely voice, especially on the more intimate numbers. Titles ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has edge wear, light ring wear.)
Gal Costa —
Personalidade ... CD Polygram/Philips (Germany), 1987. Used ...
$4.99
Gal's always been one of Brazil's greatest artists – whether she was singing strange raw tunes during her Tropicalia period, or moving into nice jazzy material during her later years. This set's a good introduction to her work, and it includes a lot of nice tracks that we don't always turn ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Beautiful airy bossa! This album's a 1964 session of straight piano bossa tracks by Deodato, with production by Roberto Quartin – and a sound that's a lot more mellow and fragile than his other records from the time! Deodato is amazingly restrained in his playing, and sticks to only piano ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Joao Donato —
Bossa Muito Moderna ... LP Polygram/Honey Pie, Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)...
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A perfect summation of the dearly Joao Donato at his best – a record that's awash in amazing tones, colors, and phrasing – and one that really demonstrates the subtle genius that Donato brought to his work! The album's only a trio outing – with Milton Banana on drums – but ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nice pairing of Ella Fitzgerald and Nelson Riddle – done away from the Songbook series, with titles that include "I'm Gonna Go Fishing", "The Gentleman Is A Dope", "Mean To Me", "I Won't Dance", "Love Me Or Leave Me", and "What Am I ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Early work from Galliano – recorded back in the early days of the UK acid jazz scene, when the vibe was fresh, righteous, and very close to the surface – and when artists like this had no shame in showing their influences clearly! Most tracks feature spoken word poetry by Rob Galliano ... (New Grooves) read moreCD
A perfectly balanced little set from Gentle Giant – a record that's progressive, but never overly jamming – jazzy, but still rock-based enough to contain some great straight ahead tunes – and whimsical, but never too flowery or hippy dippy! Gentle Giant were one of the few who ... (Rock) read moreCD
Stan Getz —
Stan Getz ... CD Verve/Polygram (Taiwan), Early 60s. Used ...
$1.99
Tracks include "Girl From Ipanema", "Sambalero", "Night And Day", "Samba Triste", "Walk On By", "O Morro Nao Tem Vex", and "Desafinado". (Jazz) CD
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
(Out of print and sealed with a small hole through the shrinkwrap.)
Amazing! Gilberto Gil's best work has always been ignored by reissue programs for years – but now, this amazing 10 CD box set brings back all of his best recordings from the years 1967 to 1977, including a huge amount of stuff that's never been on CD before! The set's made up of 10 CDs, ... (Brazil) read moreCD
An excellent live set from 1974! Gilberto is playing in a fairly stripped down form, and the recording focuses mostly on his soulful singing and choppy acoustic guitar – although there is a larger group on a few tracks that plays electric guitar and keyboards, but never in a way that ... (Brazil) read moreCD
One of the most heavenly albums ever recorded – a sublime post-60s session by Joao Gilberto, one with even more fluid grace than his original bossa nova classics! The setting here is extremely spare – Joao on vocals and acoustic guitar, backed by only a slight bit of percussion – ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, Sonny Rollins —
Sonny Side Up ... CD Verve/Polygram, 1957. Used ...
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A great little blowing session for Verve – one that has Dizzy Gillespie working here with two different "Sonnys" – Sonny Stitt and Sonny Rollins, both of whom play tenor on the set! The tracks here are all quite long and open – more loose vehicles for extended soloing ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Incredible early work from Egberto Gismonti – very different than his avant compositions of recent years, or his spare instrumental work for ECM! This set's got Gismonti stepping off the bossa years with acoustic guitar in the lead, but working with these soaring larger arrangements that are ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Simone Guimaraes —
Cafe Com Leite ... CD Polygram/Mercury (Brazil), 1996. Used ...
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Joe Henderson —
Big Band ... CD Verve/Polygram, 1996. Used ...
$3.99
Features Jon Faddis, Lew Soloff, Freddie Hubbard, and Nicholas Payton on trumpets – plus Chick Corea on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Al Foster, Joe Chambers and Lewis Nash on drums. (Jazz) CD
The wonderful world of Antonio Carlos Jobim gets a whole lot bigger on this American release from the 60s – thanks to a collaboration with the great Nelson Riddle, the arranger whose work made so many of Frank Sinatra's albums so great! Riddle really understands the jazzy elements at the ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Joy Division —
Closer ... CD Factory/Polygram (Canada), 1981. Used ...
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Much as we love the legendary debut from Joy Division, we love this second album even more – as the whole thing's a perfect realization of their genius – and such a strong step forward, it still pains us to remember that singer Ian Curtis was taken from us all too soon, and the group ... (Rock) read moreCD
(1987 Canadian pressing. Artwork is printed on heavy, textured, cream colored paper – pretty cool and in great shape!)
A 9 track selection of work, pulled from some of Dr King's most famous speeches. Passages include "Police Brutality Will Backfire", "Must Establish Priorities", "Faith In America", "Dr King's Entrance Into Civil Rights Movement", "A Preacher Leading His ... (Spoken Word) read moreCD
(180 gram half-speed master from 2022 in the glow-in-the-dark cover. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Kool & The Gang —
Celebrate ... LP De-Lite/Polygram, 1980. Very Good+ ...
$5.99
A super-huge album for Kool & The Gang – and for good reason too! The set features their massive hit "Celebration" – a cut that firmly planted the group in the mainstream, and which keeps getting countless play over the decades – probably still earning them a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With 17 tracks including "Get Down On It", "Too Hot", "Cherish (12" version)", "Take It To The Top", "Let's Go Dancin", "Stone Love", and "Tonight (12" version)". (Soul) CD
Amazing work from Kool & The Gang – from a period when they were pushing past their tight early funky sound, into a super-dope mix of electronics and spacey jamming that is still pretty darn revolutionary today! Although you might think the album would be a bit disco by the date, it's ... (Soul) read moreCD
The cut here is "AJ Meets Davy DMX", about one of his dj's, Davy DMX and most of the song features Davy D scratching. We have no idea what Kurtis Blow was thinking when he recorded "America." Patriotic verses that would make the D.A.R. proud, someone singing "I love ... (Hip Hop) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Nara Leao —
Personalidade ... LP Polygram (Brazil), Late 60s/Early 80s. Very Good ...
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Although Nara Leao has always been one of the more important singers to come out of the bossa era, and continue to grow within the music scene of Brazil, her work is always darn tough to find. This 16 track set brings together cuts from some Nara's strongest periods – her late 60s post-bossa ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover. Includes the insert and heavy inner sleeve. Cover has surface wear.)
Ivan Lins —
Maos ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1987. Near Mint- ...
$14.99
A beautiful later album from Ivan Lins – recorded in that wonderfully mature style he developed in the 80s, a mixture of his earlier vocal work, with touches of jazz, and some of the Brazilian soulfulness of the Milton Nascimento generation. The backings on the tracks is relatively electric ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a light sticker spot.)
Ivan Lins —
Millennium ... CD Mercury/Polygram (Brazil), 1980s/Early 90s. Used ...
$1.99
Titles include "Small Town", "Rain On The Scarecrow", "Justice & Independence 85", "Rumbleseat", "You've Got To Stand For Somethin", "ROCK In The USA", and "Between A Laugh & A Tear". (Rock) CD
John Cougar Mellencamp —
Uh Huh ... LP Polygram, 1983. Near Mint- ...
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Includes the hits, "Crumblin' Down", "Pink Houses", and "Authority Song". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(CRC pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear.)
Monday Michiru just keeps getting better and better! This sparkling single is one of her best yet – with an extended groove on both sides, and a style of production and songwriting that pushers her deeper and deeper into new territory. "Mysteries Of Life" is an amazing track ... (Neo Soul) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Monday Michiru at her soulful best – working in a smooth modern setting, stepping out with a very seductive feel! "You Make Me" is an extremely catchy number – done with Shinichi Osawa in a warm Sakura Hills Disco mode – lots of beats at the bottom, and a snappingly ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
An unusual chapter in the label-hopping career of Charles Mingus – a one-off date recorded for Mercury right after Mingus' legendary sessions for Columbia! The format here may well be Mingus' most ambitious to date – as the album features larger groups than before, exploring a range of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Tracks include "Movin Wes - Parts 1 & 2", "Green Peppers", "Boss City", "Impressions", "In And Out", "Willow Weep For Me", and "Bumpin" – 16 tracks in all. (Jazz) CD
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
MPB4 —
Antologia ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1974. Near Mint- ...
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The group MPB4 pays tribute to some of the greatest Brazilian singers of the 20th Century, from Tom Jobim to Monsueto to Baden Powell to Nelson Cavaquinho. The LP features a number of different "pot pourri" sets dedicated to an individual singer. The group runs through tracks by the ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The sound of Gerry Mulligan in the early 60s – and one of the best records by his larger than usual Concert Jazz Band! Given Gerry's piano-less experiments of the 50s, it's surprising to actually have him as the pianist on this session – hitting the keys with a nice light touch, so ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Stone cold great collection of funk cuts by this legendary group – all wrapped up in a nice package with a good memory for the hits! Tracks include monsters like "Chocolate City", "Up For The Down Stroke", "Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)", " ... (Soul) read moreCD
After beginning life as a super fuzzed-out psychasouladelic band, Parliament emerged as one of the best pop-funk combos of the mid/late 70s – with a tight tight sound that mixed the smooth major label sound of Casablanca with the mad funk genius of George Clinton. This huge 3LP set brings ... (Soul) read moreCD
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 moreCD
Oscar's great connection here is with the rhythm team of Louis Hayes on drums and Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass – both of whom bring in a nice degree of subtlety to the set, and make it one of Peterson's most gently-grooving albums for MPS! There's a warm, round quality to most of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Oscar Peterson's trio is augmented here by a famous guest – trumpeter Clark Terry, whose horn adds a nice bit of punctuation to the set, and makes the record a strong standout in the 60s catalogs of both players! The addition of Terry to the record is a great one – as Clark's rising ... (Jazz) read moreCD
It's a smooth smooth Christmas from The Platters – heard here in their wonderful 1963 Christmas album! The set follows in the style of the group's late 50s hits – but with a sound that's a bit more tuned to the season, and not as much in the late nite smoochy mode of some of their more ... (Holiday Music) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo red label pressing with deep groove – a great copy!)
Very very cool 4 CD compilation of this great Brazilian female vocal group – sort of the female equivalent of the Tamba Trio. If you know their work, you'll know that they were crucial players in the development of the bossa nova scene, and their work has this beautiful dreamy harmony style ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Arrastao", "Bala Com Bala", "Upa, Neguinho", "Tiradentes", "Carinhoso", "As Curvas Da Estrada De Santos", "Alo, Alo, Tai Carmem Miranda", "Corrida De Jangada", "Gracias A La Vida", "Agn ... (Brazil) read moreCD
One of the most diverse albums that Elis Regina cut during the 70s – a set that seems to leap from style to style with each new track, and really build from some of the more staid and jazz-based styles of her other records! Cesar Camargo Mariano is still in charge of arrangements here, but ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Elis Regina's always been one of our favorite singers (and Brazil's, too), but so much of her work is currently out of print. Now, thanks to the folks at Polygram Germany, we've got this cool 20 track set that brings together some of her best bossa and jazz tracks over the years – including ... (Brazil) read moreCD