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All I See (Beatminerz rmx, original, acapella, inst)/
Kedar/Universal, 1996. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Riverside/Universal (Japan), 1961. Used ... $33.99
Beautiful early work from Cannonball Adderley – and a record that's quite different than most of his better known sets from the time! The album's more spare and stripped-down than usual – with Cannon's alto in a quartet alongside Bill Evans on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Connie Kay ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print DSD pressing, with obi.)
Capricorn/Universal (Japan), 1972. Used 2 CDs ... $28.99
Capricorn/Universal (Japan), 1974. Used 2 CDs ... $28.99
Pacific Jazz/Universal (Japan), 1954. New Copy ... About October 17, 2018
A landmark set of recordings cut for the Pacific Jazz label in the early 50s, and supposedly a major influence on the early bossa artists in Brazil! The tracks were cut by a quartet led by LA altoist Bud Shank, and featuring Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida, who was living in LA at the time. ... (Jazz) read more CD
Motown/Universal (Japan), 1988. New Copy ... $13.99
Brilliant solo work from Gerald Alston – the first album issued under his own name, after a strong legacy of work with The Manhattans! Alston's vocals are wonderful here – beautifully crafted, with a sense of maturity and feeling that most of his younger soul contemporaries couldn't ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Gerald Alston ... CD 24.99(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Deram/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... About April 25, 2018 (delayed)
Take these guys out of the Ashkan, because they can really rock their asses off! Ashkan have a heady, bass-y groove that rocks out with the power of early Deep Purple at their best – stretching out over longish tunes that have a freewheeling quality that's clearly driven by its own demons, ... (Rock) read more CD
Aska —
Scene 3 (CD & DVD) ... CD Universal (Japan), 2005. Used CD & DVD ... Out Of Stock
A&M/Universal (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $13.99
Atlantic Starr definitely get straight to the point on this set – bursting out strongly with an upbeat groove from the very first note – all produced to perfection by maestro Bobby Eli, in the same manner as some of his other great late 70s work for other artists! The group's a big one ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Polydor/Universal, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
Polydor/Universal (Japan), 1972. Used ... $18.99
A beautiful live set from 1972 – and a very unique album from Roy Ayers' Polydor years! The album originally was never issued in the US – clearly done for a hipper European market at the time – and it's got more of a jazz vibe than some of Roy's other work on Polydor, with sounds ... (Soul) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Roy Ayers/
Universal (Japan), Early 80s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Two mighty positive groovers – pressed up here on a limited 45 from Japan! "Our Time Is Coming" is a soaring clubby cut from Roy Ayers – with rhythms that move quick, but which have a righteous message from Roy and the group – plus sweet keyboard fills in the middle! ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Archiv Produktion/Universal, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used 3CD ... $8.99
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... $29.99
One of the grooviest Brigitte Bardot albums ever recorded – a stellar set of tracks with some ultra-chic arrangements from the great Alain Gouraguer! The album swings like the best of Paris pop in the 60s – tight and outta site, with loads of jaunty pop tunes that bring out the best in ... (French) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing! Comes in a cool flip-back cover, too – like a vintage French album!)
AZ/Universal (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $29.99
One of the greatest Brigitte Bardot albums you could ever buy – some of the grooviest, sexiest work the famous French actress ever cut! The album's overflowing with excellent original material written by Bardot by Serge Gainsbourg and Francis Lai – two of our favorite French composers ... (French) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing! Comes in a cool flip-back cover, too – like a vintage French album!)
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... $29.99
Classic 60s work from Brigitte Bardot – the roots of French female pop, with a set of tracks that mix together bits of rock, pop, and lively jazz-based arrangements – all in a unique blend that's totally great, and every bit as wonderful as you might expect! We might go so far as to ... (French) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing! Comes in a cool flip-back album cover – like a 60s French pressing!)
Kenny Barron with Trio Da Paz —
Canta Brasil ... CD Universal/Sunnyside, 2002. Used ... $5.99
Capitol/Universal (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $13.99
One of THE 80s groove classics – an excellent album that never gets old! The BB&Q Band had a tight outta site style that was the best small combo 80s version of 70s mainstream funk – sweetly jazzy, thanks to some really spacious production, and filled with lots of hard-stepping ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Beastie Boys —
In Sound From Way Out! ... LP Grand Royal/Universal, 1996/1998. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
Beethoven/Archiv Produktion/Universal, 2001. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jorge Ben —
Africa Brasil ... CD Universal (Brazil), 1976. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available Africa Brasil (180 gram vinyl) ... LP 32.99(Out of print Brazilian pressing.)
Jorge Ben —
Ben E Samba Bom ... CD Universal (Brazil), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Amazing stuff! Jorge Ben never made a bad record in the 60s – and this is one of his best! The album's filled with tight jaunty numbers that mix big band samba arrangements with quickly strummed guitar, and Jorge's wonderfully raw vocals – all classic stuff for Jorge, but a style that ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Universal (Brazil), 1960s/Early 70s/Mid 90s. New Copy 2CD ... $13.99
A great set that features mostly material from Jorge's classic early years at Philips – plus a few more titles of recent vintage! The early stuff's the best, though – and it ranges from driving soulful bossa, to some of the experimental funky styles that Joao used during the early 70s. ... (Brazil) read more CD
Universal (Brazil), 1964. Used ... $8.99
One of Jorge Ben's greatest albums – a groundbreaking blend of samba and soul that forever went onto transform the face of Brazilian music! The record works off the groove set down by Jorge's earlier hit "Mas Que Nada" (which appears on another LP), and takes the blend of bossa, ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jorge Ben —
Sacundin Ben Samba ... CD Universal (Brazil), 1964. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Jorge Ben's greatest albums – a groundbreaking blend of samba and soul that forever went onto transform the face of Brazilian music! The record works off the groove set down by Jorge's earlier hit "Mas Que Nada" (which appears on another LP), and takes the blend of bossa, ... (Brazil) read more CD
Also available Sacundin Ben Samba ... CD 8.99
Jorge Ben —
Solta O Pavao ... CD Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Jorge Ben —
Tabua De Esmeralda ... CD Philips/Universal (Brazil), 1974. New Copy ... 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 CD
Also available Tabua De Esmeralda (180 gram vinyl) ... LP 32.99
Brook Benton —
For My Baby – The Brook Benton Collection ... CD Spectrum/Universal (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Chuck Berry —
Concerto In B Goode (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available Concerto In B Goode ... LP 29.99(SHM-CD pressing!)
Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1967. New Copy ... $19.99
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
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Universal (Brazil), 1983. New Copy ... $16.99
A nicely rootsy little album from Maria Bethania – recorded during a period when some of her music could often sound much fuller and more electric! The album's got subtle help from Toninho Horta, Dori Caymmi, and Guto Graca Mello – all of whom arrange Maria's vocals in a sophisticated ... (Brazil) read more CD
Maria Bethania —
Passaro Proibido ... CD Universal (Brazil), 1976. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An amazing 70s album from the legendary Maria Bethania – one of those records that's without precedent, and which comes together in an array of styles that's simply breathtaking! The sound here is a bit more focused and mature than some of Maria's earlier records, but the overall work is no ... (Brazil) read more CD
BG —
Bling Bling (album, clean edit, album clean, inst) ... 12-inch Cash Money/Universal, 1999. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Cash Money classic featuring the all-star line up of Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh , Baby, and Turk. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still in the shrink with hype sticker.)
Universal (Italy), 2018. New Copy ... $16.99
A sweet Italian take on the music of Burt Bacharach – one that changes the lyrics of all the tunes from their original English versions, but serves them up with the sort of setting that might have made the maestro proud! The Vince Tempera Orchestra handles the backings – and they've ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Universal (Japan), 2018. New Copy ... $14.99
Fantastic future soul from Bigyuki – an artist who's got a really far-reaching vision for his music – even though his sound is very stripped down overall! The music here is almost a science fiction take on contemporary soul – with these really wonderful, almost sinister keyboards ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available Reaching For Chiron ... CD 13.99
Fontana/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $16.99
Art Blakey's soundtrack to this fantastic French film is one of his best non-Blue Note albums ever – and it's got the additional bonus of featuring performances by the great French tenor star Barney Wilen! The tunes here are way more than just short scene-setting soundtrack numbers – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Art Blakey/Universal (Japan), 1958/1961. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Three great French jazz soundtracks on one CD! The bulk of the set is taken up with Art Blakey's wornderful score to the film Des Femmes Disparaissent – which features work by Jazz Messengers Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons, and Benny Golson, recorded in Paris in 1958, with a hip swinging hardbop ... (Jazz) read more CD
Luiz Bonfa —
Luiz Bonfa – Composer Of Black Orpheus Plays & Sings Bossa Nova ... CD Verve/Universal (Japan), 1962. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 more CD
Also available Composer Of Black Orpheus Plays & Sings Bossa Nova ... LP 14.99(Part of the Bossa Nova 60th Celebration series!)
A&M/Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99
Blam is right – an all-out batch of funky tracks from The Brothers Johnson – captured here right in the middle of their classic period with Quincy Jones! The Q's at the helm on production for the set, and the record's a great extension of their earlier efforts with the man – but ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Blam ... CD 9.99(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
EmArcy/Universal (Japan), 1954. Used ... $19.99
Great rare material from Clifford Brown's legendary days at Emarcy – tracks recorded as part of the Dinah Jams vocal sessions, but done in a much more extended jam session mode! Washington sings a bit on 2 of the tracks, but the main focus here is on Brownie working with a jamming set of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi!)
King/Universal (Japan), 1966. Used ... $14.99
Quite possibly THE James Brown album of the mid 60s – a solid set of hard-grooving tracks, based around the monster title hit "I Got You (I Feel Good)"! The tune's one of those numbers that has been used a gajillion times over the years in commercials and promos – but which ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
King/Universal (Japan), 1964. Used ... $9.99
Raw live energy from the great James Brown – and a record that comes hot on the heels of Live At The Apollo! Like that one, this set was supposedly "recorded on the spot" – and it's even harder, faster, and noisier than that classic – with a loud-bursting sound that ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Pure Dynamite! (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 9.99
Pure Dynamite! (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 13.99
Pure Dynamite! ... CD 6.99
King/Universal (Japan), 1964. Used ... $13.99
Raw live energy from the great James Brown – and a record that comes hot on the heels of Live At The Apollo! Like that one, this set was supposedly "recorded on the spot" – and it's even harder, faster, and noisier than that classic – with a loud-bursting sound that ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available (SHM-CD pressing – includes obi.)
Pure Dynamite! (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 9.99
Pure Dynamite! ... CD 9.99
Pure Dynamite! ... CD 6.99
King/Universal (Japan), 1964. Used Gatefold ... $9.99
Raw live energy from the great James Brown – and a record that comes hot on the heels of Live At The Apollo! Like that one, this set was supposedly "recorded on the spot" – and it's even harder, faster, and noisier than that classic – with a loud-bursting sound that ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available (Out of print.)
Pure Dynamite! ... CD 9.99
Pure Dynamite! (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 13.99
Pure Dynamite! ... CD 6.99
Atlantic/Universal (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $28.99
One of those 70s rock albums that seems to turn up in a fair bit of collections of hip soul and jazz – a bit like the work of Harvey Mandel, and with a similar blend of blues rock currents with farther-reaching ideals! Roy Buchanan is spectacular on the guitar here – the kind of player ... (Rock) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Polydor/Universal (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy 2CD Gatefold ... $34.99
A fantastic early solo project from guitarist Roy Buchanan – recorded for Polydor at the start of the 70s, but never issued at the time! We're not sure why the label slept on the set, as it's a searing little killer right from the start – done in a gritty mode that's far hipper than ... (Rock) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Polydor/Universal (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $28.99
A bluesy classic from Roy Buchanan – and a record that states his mighty guitar powers right from the very first note! In fact, although Roy sings on the record, it's the guitar that's probably the main attraction here – and the instrument often comes off first on most tunes, setting a ... (Rock) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Atlantic/Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $29.99
The title might be a tipoff here – as Roy Buchanan really soars into space on an album that finds an even more majestic setting for his mighty powers on guitar – especially given that a fair bit of the album's instrumental! Roy works with a core quartet that includes Ray Gomez on ... (Rock) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Chocolate City/Universal (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $13.99
Bouncy, bubbly soul from Vernon Burch – one of his stone dancefloor classics from the 70s, served up with a groove that never quits! Burch is one of the few who can make a clubby set sparkle with the more personal qualities of a mellower soul album – and this excellent set is a great ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Kenny Burrell —
Generation Ago Today ... CD Verve/Universal, 1967. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
James Burton —
James Burton (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD A&M/Universal (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
James Burton gave his guitar talents to many over the years – but here he stands strongly in the lead – on a cool set of instrumentals issued at the start of the 70s by A&M! The album's a bit unusual for the label at the time – as it was recorded in Nashville, with production ... (Rock) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Don Byas/Universal (France), 1947/1948/1949. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Some of the first bop sides cut by Americans in Paris – a quartet of material from four different sessions, issued properly for the first time on CD, with great mastering, and a good set of notes in French and English! Don Byas is at the forefront of two sessions here – one with the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Booklet is wrinkled and has light staining from water damage.)
Chocolate City/Universal (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... $13.99
The cover's a bit creepy, but the album's still plenty great – old school Cameo still strongly in a funk-based mode, before some of the stiffer grooves of their later years! Bass is the ruler of the set – and most tracks here vamp around in a very heavy P-Funk style of groove – ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Chocolate City/Universal (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... $13.99
Massively funky work from Cameo – a set that's right in the middle of their classic early run – and still quite strong on the bass-heavy grooves the group helped inspire in countless legions of imitators! The tightness of the set is incredible – moving at a pace that's simply ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Chocolate City/Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99
One of our favorite albums ever from Cameo – the group's third release! The album's got a great approach that hints at more sophisticated soul styles, but which is still firmly in charge of the bass-driven grooves that made their early albums so great – a compressed approach to the ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Ugly Ego ... LP 9.99(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Carpenters —
20th Century Masters – Millenium Collection ... CD A&M/Universal, 1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Paul Chambers —
Chambers' Music – A Jazz Delegation From The East ... CD Imperial/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Great early work from one of the hippest bassists of his generation! Paul Chambers cut this obscure little album in LA, featuring a "jazz delegation from the east" that included Philly Joe Jones on drums and John Coltrane on tenor – plus pianist Kenny Drew, who had already been ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
MPS/Universal (Germany), 1970. Used ... $11.99
Some of the grooviest classical piano work you'll ever hope to hear, thanks to the keyboard talents of the amazing Eugen Cicero – heard here on a two rare albums of material recorded for the MPS label! Back in the 60s, a number of European artists were experimenting with a blend of classics ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Eric Clapton —
Slowhand ... CD Polydor/Universal, 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
Dave Clark Five —
Hits (CDr on demand pressing) ... CD Universal (UK), 1960s. Used ... $8.99
Natalie Cole —
Natalie ... CD Capitol/Universal (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A record that really has Natalie Cole finding her groove – not needing any help from her famous familial legacy, thank you – and instead stepping out with a tight, proud mode that really helped refine the sound of female soul in the 70s! The album's got plenty of influences from the ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Lyn Collins —
Mama Feelgood – The Best Of Lyn Collins ... CD People/Universal (UK), Early 70s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Amazing funk from one of the greatest deep soul singers of the 70s – the legendary Lyn Collins, heard here on a 20 track set of tunes all produced by James Brown! James worked with a number of female vocalists in the 60s and 70s – but Collins was arguably the strongest, and the one ... (Soul) read more CD
People/Universal (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $13.99
The funkiest album ever recorded by Lyn Collins – a stone solid set that really lives up to the legacy of her funky 45s! Like those gems, this one has Collins working with James Brown on production and the JBs in the background – creating a razor-sharp groove that's probably the ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Universal (Japan), New Copy ... About November 3, 2018
Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... $13.99
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 CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $13.99
A stellar bit of boogie from Con Funk Shun – produced to perfection by Skip Scarborough, and done in a style that has lots of jazzy elements! The album was recorded well into the group's time on the Mercury label, but it's a real standout from the rest – thanks to an extremely well-writ ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Spirit Of Love ... CD 11.99(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Mercury/Universal, 1980. Used ... $11.99
A stellar bit of boogie from Con Funk Shun – produced to perfection by Skip Scarborough, and done in a style that has lots of jazzy elements! The album was recorded well into the group's time on the Mercury label, but it's a real standout from the rest – thanks to an extremely well-writ ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Spirit Of Love ... CD 13.99(Out of print.)
Nicola Conte & Spiritual Galaxy —
Let Your Light Shine On (Japanese pressing – with bonus track) ... CD Universal (Japan), 2018. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Nicola Conte is completely at the top of his game here – showing us yet another level of his mighty jazz-based talents – some deeper spiritual currents than ever before, mixed with a good dose of global influences too! The record has Conte working with a hip Spiritual Galaxy ensemble, ... (New Grooves) read more CD
Also available Let Your Light Shine On ... CD 29.99
Let Your Light Shine On ... LP 34.99
Stretch/Universal (Japan), 2007. Used ... $34.99
Stretch/Universal (Japan), 2007. Used ... $34.99
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 more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Country Gazette —
Don't Give Up Your Day Job (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD United Artists/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
It's hard to imagine these guys giving up their day job, as of all the country rock groups at the start of the 70s, they've probably got more instrumental talents than most! In fact, these guys come across more like some of the new wave of bluegrass groups that were appearing on indie labels than ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Country Gazette —
Traitor In Our Midst (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD United Artists/Universal (Japan), 1972. New Copy Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A pretty great set from a country rock group who clearly have a sense of humor – but one who also have some surprisingly great chops as well! In some way, these guys are a bit like labelmates Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – who also were maybe approaching acoustic roots music with a tongue in ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Universal (Japan), Late 90s/Early 2000s. New Copy ... $29.99
A sweet collection of funk from this ultra-cool Japanese combo – all hand-picked, and served up in a special mix by DJ Muro! Crazy Ken Band have an odd name, but a warmly soulful take on funk that began in the pre-Daptone years, and which maybe shares more with the funk revival modes on the ... (Deep Funk) read more CD
Imperial/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $16.99
A great little album that's as hip as its cover image – one of 3 seminal mid 50s recordings for Imperial by LA altoist Sonny Criss! At this point in his career, Criss had a sharp-edged sound that could easily rival the best work by Sonny Stitt or Charlie Parker on the alto sax – but he ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
United Artists/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy Gatefold ... $29.99
A beautiful turn in style for Johnny Darrell – a singer who maybe hit kind of a pop/country mode in the 60s – but who here comes across with a nicely deep vibe! The cover image has kind of a lonely feel, and that spirit is definitely in he music too – as Darrell matures into a ... (Rock) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Miles Davis —
All Miles – The Prestige Albums (14CD set) ... CD Prestige/Universal (Italy), 1950s. New Copy 14CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A beautiful way to experience the early work of Miles Davis – all 14 of his 50s albums for Prestige Records, presented in a special box that contains each album in a tiny replica LP-styled sleeve! The music here is the stuff of legend – trumpet material that really transformed the way ... (Jazz) read more CD
Miles Davis —
Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD Fontana/Universal, 1958. New Copy 2CD ... $27.99 29.98
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 more CD
Also available Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud (expanded edition) ... CD 5.99
Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud (3 x 10 inch LP deluxe edition) ... LP 43.99
Miles Davis —
Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud (3 x 10 inch LP deluxe edition) ... LP Fontana/Universal, 1958. New Copy 3 x 10 inch LP ... $43.99 49.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud (expanded edition) ... CD 5.99
Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD 27.99
Paco De Lucia —
5 Original Albums (El Duende/Universal (Germany), Mid 70s. New Copy 5CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Five fantastic albums from the legendary Spanish guitarist – all packaged with original album sleeves too! First up is El Duende Flamenco – a richly personal vision of music – played by Paco with incredible deftness on the guitar, yet with a way that's never trying to show off, ... (Global Grooves) read more CD
Universal (France), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $18.99
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 more CD
Gordy/Universal (Japan), 1985. New Copy ... $13.99
A stone classic from that great early 80s run by DeBarge – that time when they were really reinventing the group soul sound for a new generation, finding a way to bring back older sweet soul modes, but with a very different twist! The record's as strong as its predecessors, although slightly ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Sandy Denny —
Like An Old Fashioned Waltz (180 gram clear vinyl pressing) (2018 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Island/Universal (Italy), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the highest points in the solo career of Sandy Denny – a set that has her working with a hip array of British musical contemporaries, but also getting some sublime larger orchestrations from Harry Robinson and Bob Leaper too! The mix of folksy elements and higher ideals is wonderful ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(On 180 gram clear vinyl – with lyric sheet!)
Oscar D'Leon & Wladimir Lozano —
Doble Play ... CD Universal, 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
Def Jam/Universal (Italy), 2002. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $22.99
The classic single! "X Gon' Give It To Ya" kicks of loudly but loose, a horns and a growly intro from DMX before falling into that steady beat and DMX balancing wild energy and on beat control. We paired with the equally huge "Party Up" (Up Here)" on the flip. (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(15th Anniversary pressing!)
Klaus Doldinger —
5 Original Albums (Jazz Made In Germany/Philips/Universal (Germany), Mid 60s. New Copy 5CD ... Out Of Stock
Some of the most soulful jazz recorded in Europe during the 1960s – four full albums by legendary German saxophonist Klaus Doldinger, plus a bonus compilation that's filled with rare singles too! Doldinger's probably best remembered for the more dynamic fusion he cut with the Passport group ... (Jazz) read more CD
ABC/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $16.99
A fantastic bit of lost hardbop – an obscure ABC album that has Kenny Dorham working with his Jazz Prophets group! The combo's a quintet with a unique lineup that includes Dick Katz on piano, JR Monterose on tenor, Sam Jones on bass, and Arthur Edgehill on drums – and the whole set's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Pacific Jazz/Universal (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... About October 18, 2018
Capitol/Universal (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $29.99
Dr Hook were always one of the weirder groups in mainstream rock during the 70s – a group who were maybe founded in roots rock modes, but who often had a funky current in their rhythms – and this very weird blend of catchy tunes and the offbeat lead vocals of Ray Sawyer! The sound's a ... (Rock) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
ABC/Universal (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $13.99
One of the Dramatics' best albums, and a real masterpiece of 70's group soul! The style here is a bit different than the group's previous records for Stax – maybe a bit tighter, with sweet arrangements – but these fantastic vocals that cut through everything and grab you to your core ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available (Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Dramatic Jackpot ... LP 1.99
Dramatic Jackpot ... CD 11.99
RSO/Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99
A record that gave Yvonne Elliman one of her biggest solo hits – the huge disco crossover cut "If I Can't Have You" – but a set that also features a nicely wide-ranging mix of material too! The album's got a much more balanced vibe than you'd expect from the single – ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
MCA/Universal, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
(2LP pressing for better sound!)
Eric B & Rakim —
Follow The Leader (2LP version) ... LP MCA/Universal, 1990. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
(2LP pressing for better sound!)
MCA/Universal, 1990. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
(2LP pressing for better sound!)
4th & Broadway/Universal, 1987. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Paid In Full, indeed! Eric B & Rakim's seminal debut still pays off in so many ways, and it was such a vital link between the party rockin' style of the old school and the terse, hard-hitting beats and rhymes of the nascent school, we can't even come up with the words for the praise it's due. ... (Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2LP pressing for better sound!)
Verve/Universal (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $16.99
Tremendous work from Bill Evans – one of his rare non-trio sides of the 60s – and a stunning batch of tunes with backings from the mighty Claus Ogerman! Most of the tunes here are of classical origin, but they're recast by Evans and Ogerman with almost a soundtrack sensitivity – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
