The album where Bruce Springsteen really settles in as The Boss – gritty, chest-pumping anthems all the way here on this one! Born In The USA is so exuberant and full of life, even when Bruce is angry –as he is on the title track – his charisma is so strong that you'd be ... read moreCD
A fantastic little collection – one that gets at a special side of the 70s European scene that wasn't quite prog, wasn't quite art rock, and wasn't quite experimental – but which definitely lay to the left of the mainstream during the decade and really helped set the tone for years to ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Incredible female pop from 60s France – not weepy ballads or old school Paris numbers, but the kind of hip-snapping, all-groovy material that made the 60s French scene so great! Loads of these tracks are new to our ears (and we love French grooves a lot!) – and this volume of the ... (French, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Beautifully groovy work from mid 60s France – all by a singer who's every bit as great as France Gall, Francoise Hardy, or other French greats of the time – but not nearly as well known! This cool collection should correct that fact, as it finally gives worldwide exposure to this ... (French, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Groovy gals from 60s France – a power-packed array of Parisian pop nuggets that goes way beyond most other compilations of this nature! Some of the big names are here, but there's way more obscure numbers too – the cool kind of French femmes that made a bit splash during the "yeh ... (French, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An iconic early cover image from The Beatles – with iconic early music to match! The tunes are short, tuneful, and undeniably great – that sound that instantly set the group apart from just about all of their contemporaries. Titles include "It Won't Be Long", "All My ... read moreCD
An incredible album – one of the greatest rock albums of the 60s, and a record we'd place right up there on the shelf next to Pet Sounds or Forever Changes! The arrangements are sublime – proof that the Zombies were growing way past just a simple Brit Invasion style, into a world of ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The music of Bob Dylan, taken in completely new directions – served up here by a host of 60s British singers who offer up versions of the tunes that are quite different than American covers of the time! There's definitely a fair bit of folk in the mix here, but there's also some freer, ... read moreCD
The lasting classic from underground legend Steve Young – a set that features his famous original version of the title track, which was recorded by a number of key talents in the 70s – but which is even more important as a testament to Steve's unique place in music! Young had country ... read moreCD
A fantastic look at the studio genius of Shel Talmy – the man whose talents really helped The Kinks, Who, and Creation make a huge mark on the UK scene of the 60s! Yet apart from these famous productions, Shel also handled a heck of a lot of other great work too – as you'll hear on ... read moreCD
Drop the "pop" from the title, and focus on the "swamp" – as the sounds here are a heady brew of all that was going down in the backwaters of the Louisiana scene at the end of the 50s – strands of blues, hillbilly, R&B, and early rock modes – all served up ... read moreCD
Heavy funk, deep soul, and lots lots more – an amazing testament to the songwriting skills of New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint! Allen was a heck of a singer on his own – but he also worked plenty behind the scenes in the 60s and 70s – lending his tunes to many others, and ... (Soul, Rock)read moreCD
A tremendous discovery in soul music – previously unreleased demos from the legendary Dan Penn – one of the key songwriters in the Fame Studios/Muscle Shoals scene of the 60s! Dan's tunes had an undeniable impact on southern soul for decades to come – yet Penn hardly issued any ... (Soul, Rock)read moreCD
Great girl group grooves from Laurie Records – one of the powerhouses of the genre during the 60s! The set brings together some of the best that Laurie had to offer at the time – not just hits, but some great lesser-known gems that really make the package stand out from other girl ... read moreCD
Sublime sounds from the songwriting team of Gerry Goffin and Carole King – a tremendous little package that features some of their biggest hit singles, and a fair bit of unusual work as well! The package is the second set from Ace to feature the Goffin/King magic – and it's proof that ... (Soul, Rock)read moreCD
A motherlode of classics from one of the best guy/girl songwriting teams of the 60s – the legendary pairing of Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, both names that appeared on countless hits during the decade! The pair had a great way with a tune – often coming up with a gentle groove that ... read moreCD
A long-overdue collection of work by this sublime Ohio soul group of the 60s – a trio of lovely ladies with a really tremendous sound! Gigi & The Charmaines are hardly the girl group cliche you might think from their sweet name and the image on the cover – and on most of the ... (Soul, Rock)read moreCD
A fascinating sub-chapter in 60s pop music – served up in a wealth of Beatles-related records from a variety of artists – Beatles tributes, Beatles parodies, and some especially great tunes that just plain make fun of the group! Much of the work here is pitched from the mainstream of ... read moreCD
An all-Atlantic Records volume of this excellent series from Ace Records – one that features rare singles from the 60s that go way past the label's familiar hits – including a good blend of soul tracks, sweet harmonies, and rare rockers we never would have heard otherwise! The ... (Soul, Rock)read moreCD
A classic comeback for the group – with renewed tightness, but still all the edge of the start of the 70s! Titles include "New Song", "Sister Disco", "Music Must Change", "Trick Of The Light", "Guitar & Pen", and the classic "Who Are ... read moreCD
The Beatles live at the BBC – heard here in a host of rare recordings that were done between March 1962 and June 1965 – pulled from the vaults of the legendary radio station, and with a few cool dialogue bits too! The versions here were all played live on the air, and make for some ... read moreCD
(Mono recordings.)
Alice Cooper —
Killer ... LP Warner, 1971. Very Good- ...
$9.99
Pure early genius from Alice Cooper – a set that might not have been as big of a hit as some of his other early 70s albums, but which also shows the singer to be very much at the top of his game! Some of the tracks here follow familiar Cooper territory – sinister, hard-rocking energy ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing, missing the calendar. Cover has ring & edge wear and a wavy corner.)
Legendary work from Goldwax Records – pulled from a stretch when the Memphis imprint was really going strong! By the time of these tracks, Goldwax was really coming into their own – picking up some of the best soul currents of the Memphis scene – and rivaling the Stax/Volt ... (Soul, Rock)read moreCD
A pretty amazing and deeply varied 2CD set of far reaching Americana – selections from the second season of Theme Time Radio Hour With Your Host Bob Dylan – an eclectic, exciting mix of old time soul and r&b, big band, blues, honky tonk and proto rock from decades past, and a few ... read moreCD
A pretty amazing 70s moment from Bob Dylan – a legendary tour that was a bit of a rock and roll circus on wheels – hence, perhaps, the unique name of the tour! Bob's in a very collaborative spirit here – working with famous guests who include Mick Ronson, Joan Baez, Roger McGuinn ... read moreCD
(CONDITION NOTE: Disc 1 has a some marks and a small hub crack that has been secured with 2 hub stickers – priced accordingly.)
Lightning strikes more than once when it comes to the magic of rock and roll – but it leaves behind a different sort of spark every single time – as you'll hear in this collection of work put together by Lenny Kaye, who associates key scenes and key moments that helped the music surge ... read moreCD
Searing, sneering work from the Cali scene of the late 60s – a surprisingly huge legacy of work that goes far beyond some of the bigger west coast garage gems by acts like The Seeds or Sonics! The cuts here all come from LA indie labels Dore, Era, and Mira – companies that we mostly ... read moreCD
A heck of a great girl group from the 60s – one who never got much play on our side of the Atlantic, but who were one of the most unique UK groups of the time! For one thing, the quartet didn't just sing to studio backings – they also played their own instruments too – which made ... read moreCD
A fabulous look at a new wave of music that hit the American scene at the end of the 60s – sophisticated songs with a deep sense of narrative that went way beyond the usual – first sprung by the world of country music, but with an influence that went on to touch all other styles too! ... (Folk/Country, Rock)read moreCD
Momus —
Bibliotek ... CD American Patchwork, 2012. Used ...
$6.99
... CD
Poi Dog Pondering —
7 ... CD Platetectonic Music, 2008. Used ...
$0.99
... CD
(Pleae note that there is a small one inch tear on the digipack cover.)
A very different picture of the British scene than you might know from the worlds of classic rock and chart hits of the early 70s – as this collection focuses on a really special sort of sound that hints at the bleaker, less satisfying sides of English life – often with a slightly ... read moreCD
An amazing compilation – and a really groundbreaking attempt to get to the true heart of new age music – that initial moment of meditative sound on records from the American underground – very pure in both spirit and execution before the whole thing got watered down and commercial! ... (New Age, Rock)read moreCD
(Out of print. Still sealed with the original hype sticker!)
One of the superest of the late 60s supergroups – with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker, and Rick Grech! Titles include "Had To Cry Today", "Presence Of The Lord", "Do What You Like", "Sea Of Joy", and "Well All Right". CD
Of course, this is not the last record album – it's not even the last album by Little Feat – but it's a damn good one! The Last Record Album isn't restless as the previous few albums, with kind of a laidback groove, overall – and we actually really dig Little Feat in a mellow ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Burbank label pressing. Cover has light surface wear, a small split on the top seam, and a small strip of adhesive residue.)
T Rex —
Tanx ... LP Warner, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ...
$19.99
Near-peak material from T Rex – the still great Tanx – with the hard-charging heaviness, swaggery Bolan charisma and all around blazing rock & roll onslaught as crushing as ever! Includes "Tenement Lady", "Rapis", "Born To Boogie", "Life Is ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing. Cover has surface wear, a few creases, and a name in marker.)
Roy Orbison —
Mystery Girl ... LP Virgin, 1989. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$19.99
Roy Orbison's big comeback album at the end of the 80s – with production help from Jeff Lynne, Bono, and T-Bone Burnett! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch, hype sticker, promo stamp, and minimal wear.)
One of the most searing, soaring albums ever from Santana – a set that takes all the power of the previous two records, and packs it into one tight little set! There's plenty of Latin influences going on – mixed with heavy fuzz from Carlos, and lots of jazz and funky touches too – ... read moreCD
Hard rock perfected! It's around Led Zeppelin IV that you can easily say that the group moved up from being incredibly great to flat-out legendary – really in a class by themselves, although maybe they'd already reached that point with the sublime sounds of the previous three records! There' ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US Rockefeller label pressing, SD 19129. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Who —
Quadrophenia ... LP Track/MCA, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$24.99
A record we'd never part with – and easily our favorite album ever from The Who! Quadrophenia represents the group at its peak from all perspectives – songwriting, performance, and even studio presence – as the album's got a sonic sensibility that few other albums of the time can ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Raw postpunk electronics from OMD – not necessarily as dark as work from groups like Cabaret Voltaire or early Human League, but with a nicely stripped down feel that showed that the punk ethos could be filtered down to the world of Kraftwerk and some of the more overblown electronicists of ... read moreCD
(Packaged in a beautiful limited edition die cut sleeve – and includes 4 bonus tracks!)
Dusty Springfield —
Dusty Sings Soul ... CD Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ...
$12.9919.99
A long-overdue look at the soul-based side of the work of Dusty Springfield – maybe the most important side of her music, really – given how many times we find her Atlantic Records material in collections next to Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin! Yet although Dusty soon recorded for ... (Vocalists, Rock)read moreCD
Really fantastic work from the overlooked Sammi Smith – a country singer with a name that sounds a bit sweet, but a style that had her taking on some much hipper material than some of her contemporaries! In a way, Sammi's the kind of singer who was born in the generation of Bobbie Gentry and ... (Folk/Country, Rock)read moreCD
An incredible album – one of the greatest rock albums of the 60s, and a record we'd place right up there on the shelf next to Pet Sounds or Forever Changes! The arrangements are sublime – proof that the Zombies were growing way past just a simple Brit Invasion style, into a world of ... read moreCD
Post-Monkees solo work from Davy Jones – arranged by the mighty Al Capps, with titles that include "Rainy Jane", "Road To Love", "How About Me", "Say It Again", "Look At Me", "Take My Love", "Love Me For A Day", and "I ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original! Cover has a cut corner.)
Billy Joel —
Stranger ... LP Columbia, 1977. Very Good+ ...
$24.99
Hey, that's Phil Woods turning out a great alto solo at the end of "Just The Way You Are"! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Journey —
Infinity ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good ...
$7.99
Bruce Springsteen famously gave Patti Smith a song to sing back in the 70s, then the Pointer Sisters had a hit with another tune of his – and that began a surprisingly long legacy of female artists picking up on his songs! We're not saying that Bruce is a feminist or anything – but his ... read moreCD
Graham Parker's left The Rumour behind for this early 80s set – but it's clear that he's also still every bit the strong songwriter as he was in his days with that group! The album's a post-punk singer/songwriter set that's very much in the best tone of the era – some of the bite of ... read moreCD
A double-length collection of work from the first chapter of Grand Funk Railroad – that moment when the group was just a power trio, and really helping to move their early blues inspirations into some fierce hard rock territory! The title's a reference to the lineup – Mark Farner on ... read moreCD
Jethro Tull —
Benefit ... CD Chrysalis, 1970. Used ...
$4.99
An early gem from Jethro Tull – and a set that has the group really reaching forth with some of their more complicated, jazz-based musical impulses – while still holding onto some of the rawer power of the early days too! The album's lesser-known than some of the group's earlier hits ... read moreCD
The 10th in Columbia's essential Bootleg Series of archival unreleased Dylan – and for us, this one gets immediate placement among the best in the series – for finding the diamonds in the rough from the turbulent 1969-1971 period! It features a bunch of previously unreleased versions ... read moreCD
Spacey electronic score to this bizarre German orgy film from the late 70s! Klaus is in a sparer mode than some of the mid 70s Tangerine Dream recordings – but the music is quite compelling, and the record only contains three long tracks – "Stardancer", "Blanche", ... (Soundtracks, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, and a light stain on the back – but this is a nice copy overall!)
Santana —
Shaman ... CD Arista, 2002. Used ...
$1.99
One of the best-remembered Richard Thompson moments of the 80s – and a set that's also a bittersweet farewell to his years with Linda Thompson too! The album may well be the Rumors of the folk rock scene – but it's also got a quality that's more personal and pointed, too – songs ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Doobie Brothers —
Captain & Me ... LP Warner, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Burbank label stereo pressing. Cover has a small worn spot at the spine.)
The first-ever vinyl pressing of a previous promo-only collection – with outtakes from the Soft Bulletin sessions, plus stereo versions of Zaireeka tracks, and unreleased tracks from the era – all pressed on silver vinyl! LP, Vinyl record album
Sure, the cover's a bit dated – but the politics have stayed surprisingly strong over the years – as has the music as well! Keep in mind that The Clash were waging war in the Mideast years before Desert Storm – in this searing mix of London punk, rocksteady roots, and slight new ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180g 3LP special edition, with an additional 12-tracks compiled by The Clash!)
Mavis Staples & Levon Helm —
Carry Me Home ... CD Anti, 2011. New Copy ...
$13.9914.98
Levon Helm left this planet back in the previous decade – but before passing, he managed to record this full album of tracks with the legendary Mavis Staples – a set that was recorded live in his studio up in Woodstock, with all the best elements you might expect! And by that, we mean ... (Soul, Rock)read moreCD
Bob Dylan —
Blonde On Blonde ... LP Columbia, 1966. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)...
Just Sold Out!
One of the most incredible rock albums of all time – Dylan's sprawling, shambling, poetic genius at it's most revolutionary if you ask us – the landmark Blonde On Blonde! It's got that surrealistic, 4AM and still bursting with creativity kind of feeling that he'd never even try to find ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The Thin White Duke turns to the east – and gets a whole new sound with help from Brian Eno! The album is an amazing departure from some of David Bowie's previous work – a set that's sparer, more spacious, and which is often instrumental – quite a statement, given Bowie's ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Fleetwood Mac —
Rumours ... LP Warner, 1977. New Copy (reissue)...
$25.9926.99
One of the most classic albums of the 70s – a never-ending hit that's continued to inspire generations! Back in the early years of punk, we were thinking that Rumours was a record that would pass by quickly – but it turns out to have a fair bit more staying power than Never Mind The ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sublime sneering work from the great Richard Hell – a key album in the evolution of punk on the US scene! The record marks a huge shift after Hell left Television – harder, nastier sounds – almost on a par with the Dead Boys on Sire, but a bit more artistic too – especially ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Van Dyke Parks is at his finest here – painting a unique picture of early 70s America that's touched with the same mad vision as his classic Song Cycle album! The styles are a bit wider-ranging here – and in a way, Parks seems to draw from a sonic space as wide-ranging as the "disc ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a short click in one spot, but is great overall. Cover has a cut corner, a bit of light wear, and a small bit of seam splitting – but is nice overall.)
A really cool record, one that's filled with all sorts of unusual instrumental moments! The record is a side project from the Youngbloods side of the universe, issue don their Raccoon label – but it's got no vocals, and instead features guitar and piano from the enigmatic Banana – plus ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has some very light water staining. Vinyl has a short click but is great overall.)
One of the group's greatest moments – thanks in part to sweet Cali production from Gary Usher, and vocals from Gram Parsons! The vibe here is really a mix of the Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers – and titles include "You Ain't Going Nowhere", "Hickory Wind", "L ... read moreCD
The start of an amazing run for The Smiths – a record that not only put the group on the map, but forever set a new standard for Brit pop in the 80s! There's a great mix of rough edges and softer emotions going on here – that trademark balance between the guitar of Johnny Marr and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The very first release from this Pere Ubu offshoot – the duo of drummer Scott Krauss and bassist Tony Maimone – both of whom bring some cool keyboards and electronics into play! LP, Vinyl record album
A set that mostly features rare performances from US Tour rehearsals in 1965 – with help from Al Kooper and Mike Bloomfield – plus two live tracks from Scotland in 1966! LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple vinyl pressing.)
Black Keys —
Boys Ready ... LP Satanic Recordin Industry, 2014. Near Mint- ...
$29.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange vinyl pressing in a plain sleeve with fold-over cover slick.)
Neil Young in at his most intimate and affable, solo at the Bottom Line in 1974! It's a surprising venue given his mid 70s stature, but a wonderful setting to debut some great songs for the first time – some rarely performed live in the years to come – and the stories behind them, too. ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The record that forever put Nancy Sinatra over the top – thanks to the massive title hit "Boots Are Made For Walking" – and some impeccable Lee Hazlewood production that really found a way to make Nancy sound fantastic! The young Sinatra had been wanting to make her own ... (Vocalists, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
New Musik —
Sanctuary ... LP Epic, Early 80s. Near Mint- ...
$7.99
The last lovely album in a wonderful run of records from Lizzy Mercer Descloux – one of the most unique talents to work on the Ze Records imprint in the 80s – and an artist who shared plenty of the genre-crossing, global-mixing elements of her contemporaries! The album's got a sound ... (Soul, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download card with full album and bonus tracks!)
The amazing Lizzy Mercier Descloux adds one more global feather to her cap with this sweet little album – a set recorded in Rio, with help from a host of Brazilian musicians – and some special guest work from legendary trumpeter Chet Baker too! The record warms up the sound a bit from ... (Soul, Rock)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download of full album and bonus tracks too!)