What can we say? This is one of the greatest soul soundtracks ever! In a market that was dominated by the big-selling Shaft and Superfly albums, Roy slipped in this masterful blend of jazzy vibes and wah wah funk that's easily one of the best-composed records of the blacksploitation genre! The ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Essential compilation of Burt's original recordings for the Kapp label from the mid 60's. The production's got vocal choruses, large orchestrations, and lots of cool tinkly piano – and the groove is 100% Bacharach, with lesser-known versions of tracks that were bit hits for other pop stars. ... (Now Sound) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Erykah Badu —
Baduizm ... CD Universal, 1997. Used ...
Out Of Stock
A landmark debut from the mighty Erykah Badu – a record that really set the world on fire when it first appeared – and which continues to blow our minds all these many years later! There's a simple, straightforward grace to the album that comes through immediately – as Erykah ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
(Punch through barcode & clear promotional sticker on booklet cover.)
Erykah Badu —
Live ... CD Universal, 1997. Used ...
$3.99
A surprising second album from Erykah Badu – a live recording, coming right on the heels of her first studio set – and showing that the girl's equally great without any added production work! The feel is warm, earth, and wonderful – intimate, and richly spiritual – as ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Contemporary work from Banda Black Rio – the legendary Brazilian funk band who gave us some really great records in the 70s! Turns out, the group still sounds great after all the passage of years – more in a modern soul mode overall, with a few more sophisticated twists and turns ... (Brazil) read moreCD
The Beasties' peak-era, retro-style instrumentals LP! Even at their weakest vocal moments, we've always dug the Beastie Boys' firm commitment to funky instrumental backing – their albums are filled with lots of nice interludes, instrumentals, and backing grooves – but they often seemed ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Beggars Opera —
Act One ... CD Vertigo/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ...
$13.99About April 28, 2021
A jammingly progressive set from Beggars Opera – a short-lived British group with plenty of great organ work from Alan Park! Beggars Opera are poised halfway between the tighter modes of the beat group years and the more stretched out sound of the classic rock supergroups – and the ... (Rock) read moreCD
This title is scheduled for release about Wednesday, April 28.
An incredibly great live set from one of the most famous brother/sister teams in music! Maria and Caetano share the stage on about half the cuts, dueting in a way that's even better than we expected – especially because Caetano's warm fragile vocals are a perfect counterpoint to Maria's deep ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Benjamin Biolay —
Grand Prix ... CD Universal (France), 2020. New Copy ...
$22.99
Rock-solid work from the mighty Benjamin Biolay – one of the few contemporary French talents who moves us as much as his counterparts from the 60s scene – and an artist who's maybe now got a legacy that's even larger than some of his earlier heroes! The album's got a sound that's as ... (French) read moreCD
Jane Birkin —
Gold ... CD Mercury/Universal (France), Late 60s/1970s/1980s/1990s. New Copy 2CD ...
Out Of Stock
A big collection of classics from the lovely Jane Birkin – the British actress who first made her mark singing with Serge Gainsbourg at the end of the 60s, then went on to become a huge French star in her own right over the years! The set features 34 tracks in all – including early ... (French) read moreCD
A moving tribute to the late, great Serge Gainsbourg – served up in a mix of film and songs from his famous partner Jane Birkin! The set features a DVD directed by Jane – a 40 minute documentary filled with private images of Serge, laid out in a very loving tribute – and it's ... (French) read moreCD
Wonderful work from the legendary Jane Birkin – and proof that true musical legends never die! Jane's sounding every bit as tremendous as on her 70s recordings for Philips – working here with Ettiene Daho and Jean Louis Pierot on production and songwriting – in a mode that uses ... (French) read moreCD
Quite possibly the greatest moment of genius ever from Black Sabbath – and a genre-changing record that influenced generations! The group are at their lean, raw best here – free from any cliches at all, and working in an incredibly heady brew of fuzzy guitar, romping bass, and dark ... (Rock) read moreCD
The stunning second album from Mary J Blige – a record that showed that both the singer and her new form of soul music were around to stay! Production is from Sean Combs and Chucky Thompson – very heavy on beats borrowed from the underground, but nicely tuned to the mainstream – ... (Soul) read moreCD
A fantastic Japanese group from the end of the 60s – a quartet who really live up to their name, and definitely give the blues rock movement of the Anglo world a run for its money! These guys are awash in plenty of fuzz – and the solos are long, and very trippy at points – that ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful pressing – heavy gatefold cover with obi!)
A mindblowing set from early 70s Japan – and a record that's every bit as sinister as you'd guess from its title! Blues Creation certainly started out with a blues influence in their music, but like some of the headier British groups of the moment, they've turned that love of guitar lines ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Wonderful recent work from Joao Bosco – one of the few artists from 70s Brazil who's kept his sound strong over the years! This album's got a very intimate feel – mostly just Joao's vocals and acoustic guitar at the core, augmented with some light group backing that shifts from track ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Three different albums from the great Jacques Brel – each from a different decade of his career, and showing a tremendous body of work as a whole! First up is La Valse A Mille Temps – classic Brel all the way through – despite the fact that the album's only a 10" LP! The ... (French) read moreCD
One of the few albums ever cut as a leader by pianist Ronnell Bright – a player best known for his accompaniment behind famous vocalists, like Sarah Vaughan and Nancy Wilson! This rare date was cut in Paris – at a time when Bright was visiting the city with Vaughan – and it's a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful pressing – nice and heavy, and with the rare original cover art too!)
James Brown —
In The Jungle Groove ... LP Polydor/Universal, Early 70s/1986. New Copy 2LP (reissue)...
Out Of Stock
Massive – and one of the best James Brown compilations ever, filled with rare and unreleased material! This completely essential set features tracks pulled from James' best years ever – the mighty early 70s, when he was working with the JBs, and laying down tracks that would forever ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
James Brown, proud and loud – a smoking 60s album that provides a great link between his earlier styles and his freer roots – with a brilliant blend of funk, soul, and a touch of raw R&B! Given the power of The Godfather at this point, there's no denying that even the older cuts ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Here's where things really started getting interesting for James Brown! The album was issued right around the same time as James' single "Out Of Sight" on Smash – and like that track, "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" was one of the first to use that "instruments on the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
James Brown —
Payback ... LP Polydor/Universal, 1973. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)...
$31.9935.99
A masterpiece of funky soul – and one of the greatest albums of the early 70s! It all comes together on this one – funk, soul, politics, and production – and the record is still one of the clearest examples of James Brown's genius that you'll ever find! Recorded during the same ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Roy Buchanan —
In The Beginning ... CD Polydor/Universal (Japan), 1974. New Copy ...
$13.99About April 28, 2021
This title is scheduled for release about Wednesday, April 28.
Roy Buchanan —
Live Stock ... CD Polydor/Universal (Japan), 1975. New Copy ...
$13.99About April 28, 2021
A live set – with titles that include "I'm Evil", "I'm A Ram", "Can I Change My Mind", "Hot Cha", "Further On Up The Road", and "Roy's Bluz". (Rock) CD
This title is scheduled for release about Wednesday, April 28.
Marcelo Camelo —
Toque Dela ... CD Universal (Brazil), 2011. Used ...
$11.99
Only the second solo album from Marcelo Camelo – but already he's really winning our ears with his creative sounds, and deeply personal presentation of his music! There's a solid quality here that almost takes us back to the glory days of MPB – although Marcelo's also brought in some ... (Brazil) read moreCD
A set that's quite different than the usual late 60s Capitol sounds from Glen Campbell – a special Christmas album, cut during Glen's early years as a solo act! There's definitely a bit of a country tinge, but some moments are more crossover pop as well – mixed nicely here in ... read moreCD
A record with a bit of a gag in the title, but a set that has the mighty Caravan at their classic best – simply soaring to the skies on some of the best-crafted prog lines of their generation! The lineup has shifted a bit from before – only core members Pye Hastings on guitar and ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Maybe the greatest moment ever from Caravan – one of the greatest groups to emerge from the jazzy Canterbury scene in the late 60s! The album's a wonderful blend of jazz roots and more focused rock impulses – and has some subtle funky elements that's given it a wider sort of audience ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A big 70s album for Clapton – with titles that include "Cocaine", "The Core", "Wonderful Tonight", "Lay Down Sally", "Next Time You See Her", and "Mean Old Frisco". (Rock) CD
Clear Blue Sky —
Clear Blue Sky ... CD Vertigo/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ...
$13.99About April 29, 2021
An insanely ripping little record – one that comes on with all the raw power of the heaviest work by Black Sabbath or Led Zeppelin at the time – even though these guys never hit that sort of fame! The group's a trio with an incredibly deft touch – able to make the simple ... (Rock) read moreCD
This title is scheduled for release about Thursday, April 29.
Cluster —
Cluster II ... CD Brain/Universal (Japan), 1972. New Copy ...
$13.99About April 28, 2021
Heady work from Cluster – a record that really helped set the tone for a whole generation of German experimentation! The sound here is incredibly dense – guitar and keyboard parts that are processed heavily, looped back on themselves, and sometimes supported by a bit of electronics ... (Rock) read moreCD
This title is scheduled for release about Wednesday, April 28.
A really great side of the legendary Nat King Cole – tracks recorded late in his years at Capitol Records, and which really further his international appeal! The tracks here are all non-English versions of songs that Nat had recorded previously for Capitol – set to arrangements by ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Comet Is Coming —
Afterlife ... CD Universal (UK), 2019. New Copy ...
$9.99
A brilliant blast from The Comet Is Coming – their second album on Impulse in less than a year – and it's as exciting as anything they've done so far! Their core vibe of mixing spiritual jazz with electronic experimentation is here in full force, but they take it new directions. While ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Chick Corea —
Is ... CD Solid State/Universal (Japan), Late 60s. New Copy ...
$18.99About May 5, 2021
One of Chick Corea's first true moments of genius – a brilliant batch of tracks recorded with the cream of the soulful avant underground! Woody Shaw, Bennie Maupin, Hubert Laws, and Jack De Johnette join Chick in an angular exploration of space and sound – very different than his later ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(SHM-CD pressing!) This title is scheduled for release about Wednesday, May 5.
Chick Corea —
Mad Hatter ... CD Polydor/Universal (Japan), 1977. New Copy ...
About May 5, 2021
A goofy cover, and a tribute to Alice In Wonderland, but a nice little record – one that has Chick Corea playing a wide variety of keyboards next to acoustic piano – coming up with a sound that's sometimes cosmic, sometimes spacious, but always a lot more creative than most of his ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(SHM-CD pressing!) This title is scheduled for release about Wednesday, May 5.
Chick Corea —
Secret Agent ... CD Polydor/Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ...
About May 5, 2021
Featuring a great batch of players – including Joe Farrell on reeds, Airto Moreira on percussion, Bunny Brunel on bass, Tom Brechtlein on drums, Ron Moss on trombone, Paula Hochhalter on cello, and others. (Jazz) CD
(SHM-CD pressing!) This title is scheduled for release about Wednesday, May 5.
Tracks include "Ostinato", "Homecoming", "The Hook", "Bouquet", "Maiden Voyage", and "La Fiesta". (Jazz) CD
(SHM-CD pressing!) This title is scheduled for release about Wednesday, May 5.
Eddie Costa —
House Of Blue Lights ... CD Dot/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
An overlooked album from pianist Eddie Costa – recorded in the late 50s for Dot Records! The set's a bit different than some of Costa's other material from the time – in that has Eddie playing with a much heavier touch on the left hand – inflecting the keys in a bluesier mode, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Crusaders —
Rhapsody & Blues ... CD MCA/Universal (Japan), 1980. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The Crusaders at their late 70s smooth jazz best – completely confident in the sound of their groove, and unabashedly working in a tight studio setting on longer tracks that helped forever change the sound of mainstream funky jazz! And yes, the edges are polished down from the group's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Warm and soulful samba from Wilson Das Neves – an artist who's reemerged a bit in recent years, but still working with all the swinging charm he had in the 60s and 70s! The set's got some lyrical touches that are mighty nice, and which fit well with the raspy quality of Wilson's aging vocals ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Includes "Eternal", "Talk To Me feat Lil Flip, "Like A Pimp (rmx)" fat Twista & Busta Rhymes, "Pretty Pink" feat Jazze Pha TI & Marcus, "Pop That" feat Sky, "The Game" feat Scarface, "Gots To Go" feat Devin The Dude, "Ooh ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of our favorite-ever Miles Davis albums – and a groundbreaking soundtrack that forever changed the way that jazz music was used in film! According to legend, the sounds here were recorded by Miles on a hot Paris night – late in the studio, after a live performance – in a very ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Some of the coolest soundtrack music you'll ever hope to hear – all played by a cat who could equally handle the sitar, guitar, Fender Rhodes, and electronics pictured on the cover! Francois De Roubaix is easily one of our favorite soundtrack composers ever – a French talent at the end ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
A stunning collection of work from Kiki Dee – a British singer that most folks only discovered in the US in the mid 70s, thanks to a duet with Elton John – but one who gave her homeland some fantastic music in the 60s! The set's the first to fully dip into this part of Kiki's career, ... (Soul) read moreCD
A really great collection of work from one of the great unsung heroes of the French soundtrack scene of the 60s – the mighty Eric Demarsan, who also gets the chance to provide us with new music on the first half of the set! The first half is music from a documentary on Jean-Pierre Melville ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of Eric Clapton's greatest moments – and a set that also features guitars from Duane Allman and organ from Bobby Whitlock! Recorded in Miami at Criteria Studios – and titles include "Layla", "It's Too Late", "Little Wing", "Have You Ever Loved A ... (Rock) read moreCD
Thurston Moore on guitar, Jim O'Rourke on synthesizer and computer, and Mats Gustafsson on tubax, tenor saxophone and french flageolet. (Jazz) CD
Joao Donato —
Lugar Comum ... CD Universal/Dubas (Brazil), 1975. Used ...
Out Of Stock
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 moreCD
(Out of print.)
Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger, & The Trinity —
Streetnoise ... CD Atlantic/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ...
$13.99About April 28, 2021
Some great funky grooves by this legendary British ensemble – featuring excellent keyboard work by Brian Auger, recorded during the period when he was really beginning to stretch out a bit, and hit a much more open-ended kind of sound. Julie Driscoll is still on vocals, singing in her raw ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
This title is scheduled for release about Wednesday, April 28.
Eggs Over Easy —
Good N Cheap ... CD A&M/Universal (Japan), 1972. New Copy ...
$13.99About April 28, 2021
Stone Latin Soul – from one of the greatest groups of the genre! In the late 60s, New York was on top of the Latin Soul sound – blending together bits from Puerto Rican and African-American roots to come up with a whole new sound. But by the time of the early 70s, LA had taken over ... (Latin) read moreCD
A really cool limited single – with two contemporary vocal jazz gems! Kurt Elling takes on the groovy tune "Stepping Out" by Joe Jackson – really unlocking the jazzy core of the song, almost as anthem for the New York that Elling now calls home – and Mark Murphy handles ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Embryo —
Steig Aus ... CD Brain/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy ...
$13.99About April 29, 2021
One of the most jazz-based groups of the German prog scene of the early 70s – heard here on a rare outing that features Mal Waldron playing electric piano with the group! Despite Waldron's presence, though, the real keyboard star of the set is Jimi Jackson – who plays mellotron and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
This title is scheduled for release about Thursday, April 29.
End —
Introspection ... CD Decca/Universal (UK), 1969. New Copy ...
$13.99About April 28, 2021
A nice batch of late 60s psychedelic from The End – a record with that mixes the catchy idiosyncrasies of post-Sgt. Pepper Lennon/McCartney with the headier elements of groups like The Creation and Barrett-era Pink Floyd! The album was championed and produced by the Stones' Bill Wyman and ... (Rock) read moreCD
This title is scheduled for release about Wednesday, April 28.
Great soundtrack work from Brian Eno – a record that's maybe more stark than some of his other work of the past few decades – but in a way that's no surprise, given that the music is for a film about the brilliant minimalist designer Dieter Rams! There are sounds here that recall some ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
The fourth and final Eric B & Rakim LP from their classic mid 80s to early 90s run – with some of Rakim's finest rhymes and most devasting delivery to date, and some of Eric B's best production, too! The title track, if course, is a monster – with Rakim's precise rhymes, the furious ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
No sophomore slump for the second Eric B & Rakim album – benchmark hip hop of the first order and up there with the best of all time! Following up Paid In Pull was no easy task, and the appropriately titled Follow The Leader makes it look easy, completing one of the great one-two punches ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The third album from Eric B & Rakim – absolute classic MC/DJ duo hip hop and maybe their most solid from beginning end, as impossible as that should've been after high bars they set with Paid In Full & Follow The Leader! By this point, Rakim was firmly established as one of hip hop's ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2LP pressing for better sound!)
Shaun Escoffery —
Strong Enough ... CD Universal (UK), 2020. New Copy ...
$19.99
We've loved the music of Shaun Escoffery for many years now – right from that time when he emerged from the UK scene as key talent in the Omar generation – the kind of strong songwriting voice and confident singer that really helped mark a difference from the world of soul in the US! ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
A great snapshot of jazzy London in the years before the acid jazz explosion of the late 80s – and a surprisingly great soundtrack that's stood the test of time much more than the actual film! The music here represents a jazz-based undercurrent of the London scene that was already turning ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great snapshot of jazzy London in the years before the acid jazz explosion of the late 80s – and a surprisingly great soundtrack that's stood the test of time much more than the actual film! The music here represents a jazz-based undercurrent of the London scene that was already turning ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
The genius of Fairport Convention knows no bounds – as the group were an ever-vibrant, ever-creative ensemble – often changing membership as much as they experimented with new styles – in a fantastic range that's very well captured on this 3CD set! Fairport are way more than the ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
Marcio Faraco —
Interior ... CD Universal, 2002. Used ...
$7.99
Tal Farlow —
This Is Tal Farlow ... CD Verve/Universal (Japan), 1958. New Copy ...
$19.99About April 20, 2021
Guitar jazz genius from the amazing Tal Farlow – working here at the height of his powers on a classic session for Verve – a real standout album from the 50s, and one with some slightly more modern overtones than even other Farlow sessions at the time! Part of the strength of the set ... (Jazz) read moreCD
This title is scheduled for release about Tuesday, April 20.
Hard to say goodbye to a group this good – one of the heaviest combos working the Japanese scene in the early 70s – graded with guitar work from Shigeru Narumo that we'd put right up next to any of the best British or American players of the time! Shigeru clearly gets his inspiration ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stunning pressing – textured cover, heavy vinyl, and obi!)
Naked guys on motorcycles – and that's just on the front cover – a great indication that you're really in for something special from this legendary Japanese band! Flower Travellin Band are one of those combos who clearly started out with an inspiration in blues, but quickly take things ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful pressing – heavy vinyl and cover, with obi!)
A really hard-jamming band from the Japanese scene at the start of the 70s – the kind of quartet who take simple instruments but find a way of making music that's completely their own! The record's instrumental, and definitely has some ties to European prog – but there's also a sound ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful pressing – heavy vinyl and cover, with obi!)
A treasure trove of rare work from the legendary Serge Gainsbourg – studio outtakes, alternate versions, and lots of other material that stands as a great addition to the catalog of one of the coolest, grooviest French language singers ever! This 3CD set is overflowing with gems – and ... (French) read moreCD
A treasure trove of rare work from the legendary Serge Gainsbourg – studio outtakes, alternate versions, and lots of other material that stands as a great addition to the catalog of one of the coolest, grooviest French language singers ever! This vinyl volume 1 brings together rare tracks by ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A treasure trove of rare work from the legendary Serge Gainsbourg – studio outtakes, alternate versions, and lots of other material that stands as a great addition to the catalog of one of the coolest, grooviest French language singers ever! This vinyl volume 2 brings together rare tracks by ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Serge Gainsbourg —
Integrale (20CD set) ... CD Universal (France), New Copy ...
About March 26, 2021 (delayed)
The coolest collection we've ever seen to focus on the soundtrack work of the great Serge Gainsbourg – and the most complete as well! The package really digs deep – and seems to offer up tracks from just about every single film that Gainsbourg was involved with – from his own ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the greatest French female singers of the 60s – presented here in a classic collection of work! If you've gotta dig one gal vocalist of the Parisian scene of the time, Gall is definitely your girl – as her brash, bold style of singing really sums up the hippest, grooviest French ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Incredible stuff – really really wonderful, and jam-packed with rare material that's never been released before! First off, you get the original Let's Get It On LP – an amazing record that stunned the world almost as much as Marvin's previous effort, What's Going On. Like that one, ... (Soul) read moreCD
One of the few cases in the history of pop music where the record is worth all the hype! Marvin blew everyone's mind when he unleashed this amazing suite of political soul tunes – not only just because he'd moved past the simple love songs of earlier years, but also because he was working ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
This title is scheduled for release about Sunday, July 25.