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Melodia (UK), 1981. Near Mint- ... $1.99 6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
2
Melodia (UK), 1982. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99 11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
3
Super Fuji Discs (Japan), 1996. Used ... $19.99
A fictitious soundtrack inspired by the likes of Francois de Roubaix and Phil Spector! CD
(Sealed copy – includes obi!)
4
Super Fuji Discs, Early 2000s. Used ... $19.99
Previously unreleased material including soundtack work and live recordings. CD
(Includes obi.)
5
Super Fuji Discs (Japan), Late 1990s/
Three film soundtracks from Morio Agata, including the animated film Red Elegy. CD
(2013 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
6
Super Fuji Discs (Japan), 1980s. Used ... $19.99
Includes singles and both episodes of the Futuristic Youth Exhibition! CD
(2013 pressing – includes obi!)
7
New Press, 2008. New Copy ... $5.99 29.95
A rich overview of the role of Jewish creators in American comics – from the early days of the art form, through important 60s and 70s underground years, to some of today's best indie moments! The book features plenty of images – from the likes of Art Spiegelman, Will Eisner, Robert Crumb, Milt Gross, Ben Katchor, Harvey Kurtzman, and others – but it also features a fair bit of writing on the role of Jews, and Jewish identity in comics, by author Paul Buhle – listed on the cover as the editor, but much more the driving intellectual force of the whole book. 198 pages, with black and white images, hardcover. Book
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Thames & Hudson, 2017. New Copy ... $34.99 50.00
A beautiful book of images – not just for record lovers, but for all fans of sonic delights – as the author starts from the earliest days of recorded sound, then moves up through decades of representation – following images of record players, radios, cassette tapes, albums, 78 record sleeves, and dozens of other variations on the way that sound and music is presented! The heavy volume is an artbook first, but also has plenty of history in the mix – and the author presents images from around the world, in a way that really gets away from the Anglo-centric evolution of the record industry – coming up with all sorts of weird images of record scenes in so many different locations, mixed with stark photographs, blueprints, and other images too. The book is a visual delight throughout – even in final pages that deal with the digital generation – and this heavy hardcover volume is 350 pages, with full color images throughout! Book
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Atco, 1972. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Broadway label stereo pressing. Cover has some surface wear, aging, heavy handed squiggle in blue pen, and some spots of black marker in front.)
10
Left Blank (Italy), Mid/
Studio outtakes and live recordings from the BBC. CD
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RCA, Late 20s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono purple label pressing with deep groove.)
12
Warner, 1970. New Copy ... $22.99 26.99
Not a true history of the Grateful Dead, but instead an important early album of well-selected live tracks – presented in a way that hints at the huge run of archival material that would see the light of day in the 21st Century! The release came out in the early 70s, but features tracks recorded at the Fillmore in 1970 – split into both an electric and an acoustic set, and hand-picked by the group's famous soundman, Owsley Bear Stanley – in part as a tribute to then group member, Pigpen, who sings lead on a number of tracks! Titles include "Black Peter", "Wake Up Little Susie", "Katie Mae", "Dark Hollow", "Hard To Handle", and "Smokestack Lightnin". LP, Vinyl record album
13
Black Cat, 2005. New Copy ... $6.99 16.00
The story of Guided By Voices – a group who labored in the American underground for quite some time before finding big fame – a story that makes the group's success far more interesting than most! The book details all the work and time that Robert Pollard put into getting the group going, and finding the right path forward – and Pollard cooperated heavily with the author, so that his voice is every bit as much a part of the book as that of James Greer. This softcover edition features a black and white photo section in the middle, and some great discographical details at the end – including solo and side projects too. 319 pages. Book
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Smoke Sessions, 2023. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
An album that begins with a drumbreak, then features electric piano from George Cables – all at a level that almost feels like Eddie Henderson has gone back to those sublime funky years of the mid 70s! Back in the day, the trumpeter's spacious approach to jazz funk really marked the start of a new era for the music – and since that time, Henderson's only gotten better and better in an acoustic setting too – really developing strongly since his initial appearance on spiritual sessions for others, with a range of expression that's on full display here! The album moves from the electric start to more acoustic modes – sometimes swinging, sometimes intimate – and Cables is a superb accompanist throughout, on both electric and acoustic keys – in a group that also features Donald Harrison on alto, Gerald Cannon on bass, and Lenny White on drums. Titles include "Totem Pole", "Scorpio Rising", "Why Not", "It Never Entered My Mind", "I Am Going To Miss You My Darling", and "Freedom Jazz Dance". CD
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University Of North Carolina Press, 2023. New Copy ... $22.99 29.95
Dusty Groove owes plenty to the world of college radio – and in fact, our store grew out of long years of experience on a college station on the south side of Chicago – so we're extra-pleased not just to see a really comprehensive book on the glory days of college radio, but also one that really gets the history right! Author Katherine Rye Jewell really digs deep here, and gets past the easy tales of freeform rock and alternative radio – to instead look at the larger forces that helped build, shift, and challenge the informal network of small college radio stations that had a huge impact on American music for a few key decades, starting in the 70s. The author brings together case histories of individual stations, key scenes in music, legislative shifts, regulatory changes, and music business practice – all to really illuminate just why college radio was so important in the 70s, 80s, and 90s – and why its legacy still continues so strongly today. The roots of Dusty Groove are hidden in these pages in a few key spots – and we can say that the author definitely writes from the right perspective, and takes time to focus in on all the important things that really matter. Softcover edition is 457 pages, with a small amount of charts and illustrations. Book
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SST, 1988. Used ... $11.99
One of Henry Kaiser's more widely-circulated albums of the 80s – with work from Joey Baron on drums, Hank Roberts on cello, David Balakrishnan on violin, and a host of other artists too! CD
(Out of print.)
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California Sports Incorporated, 1971/
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has brown spots from age and is lightly bent at the bottom right corner.)
18
Polydor (UK), 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a short click on the first track.)
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Random House, 2021. New Copy ... $5.99 27.99
John Lurie rose to fame from the New York scene of the late 70s – soon to become a world-class musician, actor, and even TV personality – but definitely someone who spent time in the trenches, and earned his stripes along the way! The book is written in very honest, down to earth language – and Lurie pulls no punches, both in the way he represents others, and his own experience – prose that will definitely stand as an answer to anyone who might have thought of Lurie as a poseur or a dabbler over the years. This hardcover edition contains some black and white photos, and is 434 pages in length. Book
(Spine has a small remainder mark.)
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Madlib Invazion, 2010. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $28.99 29.99
Formative Madlib beatcraft – music made by 'Lib from 1990-2000 – crafted into a tight full length album that feels as fresh as ever! History Of The Loop Digga features funky hip hop instrumentals made at a time when he was producing underground beat tapes for himself and the Crate Diggas Palace crew of MCs. Raw Madlib hip hop beats from the early days with spackled with bits of vocals from Madlib & his Quasimoto alter ego, Declaime and others, plus mad vocal samples. At the core, it's excellent leftfield hip hop productions that aptly predicts for the unbridled genius to come, mixed in 2010 and feeling very much of the here and now. 34 shortish tracks on the 2LP version for more than an hour of modern vintage Madlib. Titles include "Static Invazion", "Stakeout", "Rapper X Radio", "Last Day's Music", "Nothing For Nothing", "Live From Outer Space", "Further Adventures Of Walkman Flavor", "Real Days" "CDP Assassins" (Pts 1-6) and a slew of untitled episodes. LP, Vinyl record album
(RSD Essentials pressing. Quantities pressed on demand and strictly limited! Sky blue vinyl.)
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Yale University Press, 2014. New Copy ... $3.99 18.99
A groundbreaking book from Greil Marcus – one that gets past some of the overblown histories of rock music, to look at the medium in a completely different way! Marcus eschews all the big name performers and movements – and instead looks at the music through ten different songs – all of them very unusual, very specific choices – but laid out by the author with a logic that's completely compelling as the book moves on. There's few folks that we'd trust with such a project – but given what Greil's given us in the past, we were already on board before reading – and as before, his creative approach is without parallel. And in case you're wondering, some of the songs include "Transmission" by Joy Division, "Shake Some Action" by The Flamin Groovies, "Crying Waiting Hoping" by Buddy Holly, "All I Could Do Was Cry" by Etta James, "Money" by Barrett Strong, and "To Know Him Is To Love Him" by The Teddy Bears. Book is 306 pages, hardcover. Book
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Thames & Hudson, 2014. New Copy ... $12.99 39.95
A nicely global look at the history of comics over the past 50 years – one that assumes from the start that the graphic medium is a worldwide one, which allows the authors to quickly move past overdone coverage of American giants from the time! The book begins in 1968 – a time when underground comix were already on the rise, and bigger US publishers were shaking it up – and things quickly jump overseas – to look at the amazing explosion of talent on the French and Italian scenes at the end of the 60s, the huge wave of British creativity in the 70s, and the ongoing changes in manga that took place over many decades. The writing is great – and very thoughtful – and the book is illustrated with examples throughout, both in color and black and white – with a very good balance between word and image. 317 pages, softcover. Book
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Sterns, 1970s. Used ... $18.99
DO Misiani and his Shirati Jazz band at their 70s peak – wiry, catchy guitars and passionate vocals melding in hypnotic songs and performances that came to define the Kenyan benga sound in the 70s! Misiani and Shirati Jazz were the first stars of the style, and this collection from Sterns makes it clear why the recordings made such an impact – and the sound quality is terrific, too. Includes "Giko Piny", "Wang Ni To Iringo", "LK The Pretty", "Mary: Part 1", "Mary: Part 2", "Jaa", "Safari Ya Garissa", "Sheroline", "Christina Jaber" and more. CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
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Texas Tech University Press, 2007. New Copy ... $24.99 34.95
A tremendous look at an under-documented genre – the huge wave of Chicano soul that sprung up from LA, Texas, and other southern spots in the 50s and 60s – then went onto have a huge impact on wider culture in the mainstream! Although issued on an indie press, this book is top-shelf all the way through – beautifully packaged, with lots of color images, photos, and other visual bits that are as illuminating as the great writing from Ruben Molina. Molina really knows his music, and takes the whole thing up from its 50s roots into 70s superstardom – and even finishes the whole thing with a well-done discography at the end! 160 pages, softcover, with lots of images. Book
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Neville Brothers —
Treacherous Too – A History Of The Neville Brothers Vol 2 – 1955 to 1987 ... CD Rhino, Late 50s/
... CD
(Tray card has a cutout notch.)
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Impulse, 2020. Used ... $8.99
An amazing album from this soon-to-be-famous group – a set that's even more incredible than their previous record – and that one really knocked us out of the park! Tenorist Shabaka Hutchings is in tremendous territory here – recording for Impulse Records, and completely reinventing the spiritual legacy of that famous label – by taking his roots in South African jazz and fusing them through the boundless imagination of the contemporary London scene – a place where Hutchings has gotten great attention in recent years, and has risen to become one of the most important talents to emerge in recent years. The group features alto, bass, drums, and plenty of percussion – plus vocal moments from Siyabonga Mthembu – all delivered with a righteous current of energy that really lives up to the promise of the title, and which may well make Shabaka an even more important messenger in jazz than Kamasi Washington. Titles include "You've Been Called", "They Who Must Die", "Beast Too Spoke Of Suffering", "Behold The Deceiver", "Til The Freedom Comes Home", "Finally The Man Cried", and "Teach Me How To Be Vulnerable". CD
(Punch through barcode.)
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Peter Shapiro —
Turn The Beat Around – The Secret History Of Disco (softcover) ... Book Faber & Faber, 2005. New Copy ... $6.99 14.99
One of the deepest explorations of the disco era we've come across from author Peter Shapiro – not at all a nostalgic look back, really more of a cultural study that looks into the music and the world around it. Shapiro does a great job of putting it all into perspective, from the social factors leading to the growth of the music, to the technological and artistry behind it, from the dawn of the sounds, to full blown pop culture fad that exploded it and sunk it back underground later in the decade, and how it survives in the new millennium. Softcover edition is 346 pages, and features a new epilogue, a timeline, and helpful appendix details! Book
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Hannibal/
Includes 7 tracks from the larger 3CD set. CD
(Promotional CD.)
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Ace, Late 50s/
Much more soul than rock – a special collection done by the Ace Mississippi label for the New Orleans World's Fair in 1984 – featuring work from Huey Smith, Little Booker, Eddie Bo, Chuck Carbo, Piano Red, Frankie Ford, Earl King, Joe Tex, The Clowns, and Dr John! LP, Vinyl record album
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Dust To Digital, Late 1900s/
Maybe one of the most mindblowing sets ever put together by the Dust To Digital label – a set that follows on their long-running exploration of 78rpm music from around the globe, and one that presents all these rare tracks in a really incredible format! The set's got a box for the package, which contains a huge 184 page book that's filled with notes, images, and illustrations – a beautiful object in and of itself, which is then matched with 4CDs worth of recordings you'll never hear otherwise – sounds from the start of the 20th century all the way through the late 60s, working together to provide an alternate history of global sounds – all with a sensitivity for track selection that may well match the famous Harry Smith look at American recordings. There's a total of 100 tracks in all – music from Russia, Cuba, Mexico, Macedonia, Surniname, Romania, Morocco, Nigeria, and many other points from around the globe – mindblowing sounds in a really lavish package! And yes, the whole thing is crazy expensive – but if you tally the cost of tracking down the scratchy original 78s, you're getting a heck of a deal – especially with the box and book. CD
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Cadence/
Includes tracks by The Everly Brothers, Eddie Hodges, Bill Hayes, The Chordettes, Eddie Hodges, Lenny Welch, and others. CD
(Still sealed, shrink has an old store sticker.)
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Capitol (Japan), Late 1940s/
A huge tribute to the long legend of country music on Capitol Records – with an especially strong focus on Bakersfield work! The set features 60 tracks in all – with work from Johnny Gimble, Merle Haggard, Louvin Brothers, Skeets McDonald, Tommy Collins, Jimmie Davis, Leon Payne, Tex Williams, Hank Thompson, Faron Young, Wanda Jackson, Joe Maphis, Dick Curless, Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant, Ferlin Husky, and others – but oddly no Buck Owens! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi and book! Obi has a wrinkle and a small rip. Inside box and book have some light aging.)
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Argo/
A great little collection with material from Ahmad Jamal, Zoot Sims, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Etta James, Oliver Nelson, Yusef Lateef, Art Farmer, and Illinois Jacquet. CD
(Out of print.)
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Dot/
Includes songs by Tab Hunter, Pat Boone, Nick Todd, the Dell-Vikings, Jim Lowe, Ronnie Love & his Orchestra, Jimmy Dee & the Offbeats, the Shields, and more – 14 tracks total. CD
(Sealed copy.)
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BYG (France), 1920s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With selections by The Wolverine Orchestra, Jungle Kings, The Stomp Six, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, Dixie-Land Thumpers, and Duke Ellington & His Washingtonians. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has light wear and is lightly bent at the top left corner.)
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Ace, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Compiled for Louisiana World's Fair in New Orleans in 1984, with selections by Huey Piano Smith, Frankie Ford, Dr John, Jimmy Clanton, Earl King, Bobby Marchan, Joe Tex, and others. LP, Vinyl record album
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Ace, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Compiled for Louisiana World's Fair in New Orleans in 1984, with selections by Jimmy Clanton, Frankie Ford, Bobby Marchan, The Supremes, Dr John, Roland Stone, The Silhouettes, The Emeralds, Lloyd Price, Johnny Adams, and others. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue.)
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Rhino, Early 60s. Sealed ... $14.99 19.99
Features work by Eddie & The Showmen, Tom Starr & The Galaxies, The Challengers, The Original Surfaries, The Sentinals, and The Crossfires! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue, still sealed. Shrinkwrap has a large hole at the top left.)
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Rhino, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 11.99
With selections by The Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, Dee D Hope, The Turtles, The Trashmen, Bruce Johnston, Tradewinds, and The Surfaris. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue.)
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Eddie Henderson —
Witness To History ... LP Smoke Sessions, 2023. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An album that begins with a drumbreak, then features electric piano from George Cables – all at a level that almost feels like Eddie Henderson has gone back to those sublime funky years of the mid 70s! Back in the day, the trumpeter's spacious approach to jazz funk really marked the start of a new era for the music – and since that time, Henderson's only gotten better and better in an acoustic setting too – really developing strongly since his initial appearance on spiritual sessions for others, with a range of expression that's on full display here! The album moves from the electric start to more acoustic modes – sometimes swinging, sometimes intimate – and Cables is a superb accompanist throughout, on both electric and acoustic keys – in a group that also features Donald Harrison on alto, Gerald Cannon on bass, and Lenny White on drums. Titles include "Scorpio Rising", "Why Not", "It Never Entered My Mind", "I Am Going To Miss You My Darling", and "Freedom Jazz Dance". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Witness To History ... CD 13.9942
Kevin Strait, Kinshasha Holman Conwill & Others —
Afrofuturism – A History of Black Futures ... Book Smithsonian, 2024. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A hefty paper presentation of the fantastic Smithsonian exhibit of the same name – filled with images from the important showcase at the Museum Of African American History & Culture – and balanced with new essays penned for the book! The book is filled with striking images throughout – of groundbreaking artists, musicians, and even pop culture figures – a lineup that includes Sun Ra, Betty Davis, Black Panther, Nona Hendryx, Jordan Peele, Samuel Delaney, Nick Cave, Octavia Butler, and dozens of others – alongside images from films, books, records, artwork, posters, and other sources – interwoven with writings from Angela Tate, Vernon Reid, NK Jemisin, Eve Ewing, Elaine Nichols, and others. The mix of voices and subjects is huge, and stunning – and this softcover volume is 216 pages, with full color images throughout. Book
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Various —
American Pop – An Audio History – From Minstrel To Mojo – On Record 1893 to 1946 (9CD set) ... CD West Hill Radio Archives (Canada), 1900s/
Music from Vess Ossman, Bert Williams, Al Jolson, Mammie Smith, Sissle & Blake, Kid Ory, Jelly Roll Morton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Red Nichols, Duke Ellington, Ethel Waters, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday & more. CD
(Out of print, outer slipcover has some edgewear including a one inch tear on the bottom.)
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Various —
David X Young's Jazz Loft 1954 to 1965 – The History & Lost Recordings (2CD set) ... CD Jazz Magnet, Mid 50s-Mid 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Rodrigo Amado/Trost (Austria), 2018. Used ... Out Of Stock
Breathily-blown brilliance from tenor saxophonist Rodrigo Amado – working here in a very well-matched frontline that features the mighty Joe McPhee on pocket trumpet and soprano sax – both instruments he uses with a deftness that takes us back to is early albums on Hat Hut! Both musicians have this great sense of texture – an almost-earthy vibe at times, which is certainly echoed by the deep-toned bass work of Kent Kessler – a player we don't hear from as much as we used to, but who makes a really strong appearance here, especially when balancing out some of the freer moments on drums from Chris Corsano. Both McPhee and Amado sometimes have very close-up, almost mouthy elements to their music at points – and titles include "Wild Flowers", "The Hiddend Desert", "Legacies", and "A History Of Nothing". CD features the bonus track "Theory Of Mind II". CD
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Dave Clark —
History Of The Dave Clark Five ... CD Hollywood, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 50 tracks on 2 CDs. CD
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Jad Fair & Kramer —
History Of Crying (Revisited) ... LP Shimmy Disc, 2017. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(2021 gold vinyl pressing.)
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Genaktion —
Indie Rap Archive – Another Side Of Hip Hop History 1991 to 2020 ... Book Du Books (Japan), 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A Japanese disc guide, but one with a really great focus – a look at the revival of indie labels in the world of hip hop in the 90s – after surprising domination of the style by the bigger record companies by the end of the previous decade! The book traces records through the 90s to the present – looking at key releases from smaller labels in important scenes around the country, and sometimes around the globe – really genre-shifting records that changed the vibe of hip hop strongly, and which now stand as modern classics in the field. As with other Japanese disc guides, the book has multiple listings per page – with artist, title, label, and date in English, and a short review in Japanese, along with a full color replica of the album cover. And if you can't read Japanese, Google Translate has gotten very good on your phone – so you can read the Japanese text via your camera with that program. The book has hundreds of listings, is over 200 pages, and is full color throughout. Book
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Guess Who —
History Of The Guess Who ... LP Pride, 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
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Elmore James —
Sky Is Crying – The History Of Elmore James ... CD Rhino, 1950s/
With 21 tracks including "Sho Nuff I Do", "Cry For Me Baby", "Sunny Land", "Hawaiian Boogie", "Done Somebody Wrong", and "Dusty My Broom". CD
(Out of print.)
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Linton Kwesi Johnson —
Making History ... CD Mango, 1984. Used ... Out Of Stock
A seminal set from Linton Kwesi Johnson – the kind of well-done early 80s set that had the UK scene showing the Jamaican one how to take some of its best elements and move forward – as the words and knowledge of Linton come into play with heady backings from Dennis Bovell and The Dub Band! Production is relatively straightforward – handled by the pair together, and using the best bassy elements of Bovell's music, while not getting in the way of the messages in Johnson's words – which are many, and very smartly focused at key targets of the time! Titles include "Making History", "Di Great Insohreckshan", "Wat About Di Workin Class","Reggae Fi Radni", "Reggae Fi Dada", "New Craas Massahkah", and "Di Eagle An Di Bear". CD
(Out of print.)
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Marc Masters —
High Bias – The Distorted History Of The Cassette Tape ... Book University Of North Carolina Press, 2024. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A book that really gets to the heart of the cassette tape and the way it helped shape modern music – a long journey that's run well into the 21st Century – which might come as a real surprise to anyone who gave up on the format many years ago! The book looks at the way tapes helped underground movements share music, go global with tape-only releases, share live experiences between fans, and open doors of musical communication through the circulation of mixtapes. There's a lot more going on here too – a very vivid account of the greatness of tape culture and its durability – served up in a softcover edition of 209 pages, with some very cool black and white images. Book
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Darren Mueller —
At The Vanguard Of Vinyl – A Cultural History Of The Long-Playing Record In Jazz ... Book Duke University Press, 2024. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Jazz music didn't start on vinyl – but the advent of the long-playing album really helped the music take off and grow – expanding out to much longer performances than were allowed by the 78rpm single, which in turn allowed artists to reach out to new and exciting styles from the 50s onward! The long legacy of the relationship between vinyl and jazz is explored here in ways that go beyond the simple details that most jazz record collectors already know – as Darren Mueller looks at specific case studies within the world of labels and artists to highlight some of the challenges and crossroads that helped define jazz on record. One chapter looks at the early albums of Prestige Records and some of the mistakes along the way, the recording of Duke Ellington At Newport, the 50s albums of Dizzy Gillespie, Cannonball Adderley's famous live recording in San Francisco, and the recording challenges of Mingus Ah Um. There's also a great chapter on "Jazz As A Culture Of Circulation" – and the book has a discography and other details too. Softcover edition is 435 pages. Book
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Colin Stetson —
New History Warfare Vol 2 – Judges ... CD Constellation, 2011. Used ... Out Of Stock
Colin Stetson on alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass saxophone, and French horn – with vocals by Laurie Anderson and Shara Worden. CD
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Various —
History Of Jazz Vol 7 ... LP BYG (France), Late 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With selections by Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Kai Winding, George Wallington, Brew Moore, Serge Chaloff, Zoot Sims, and Al Cohn. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue.)
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Various —
History Of Schema – L'Aspetto Maschile – Compiled By Fumio Onodera ... CD Schema (Japan), Late 1990s/
Massive grooves from Schema Records – a special Japanese-only collection that features some of the best recent work on the label, mixed in with a few key classics from the early days! There's a simple, elegant feel to most of the tracks here – a sound based in older jazz and bossa roots, carried off in a blend of acoustic instrumentation with slight contemporary programs and processing – but never too much to obscure the warmth of the sources! Most titles have a warmth that's undeniable – far more than you might guess from the stark black cover image – and tracks include "Stay In Mood" by Paolo Fedreghini & Marco Bianchi, "This Is What You Are" by Mario Biondi & High Five Quintet, "Samba Royale" and "Afro Impression" by Paolo Achenza Trio, "Cortante" by Gerardo Frisina, "Missione A Bombay" by Nicola Conte, and "Cinemaroma 3", "Destination Moon", "No Problem", and "Driving" by The Dining Rooms. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
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Various —
History Of Space Age Pop Vol 1 – Melodies & Mischief ... CD RCA, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from the Three Suns, Sir Julian, Esquivel & his Orchestra, Henri Rene & his Orchestra, John Klein & Sid Ramin, Marty Gold & his Organ Ensemble, Dennis Farnon & his Orchestra, Henry Man cini, Perez Prado, Russ Case & his Orchestra & more. CD
(Out of print.)
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Various —
History Of Space Age Pop Vol 3 – The Stereo Action Dimension ... CD RCA, Late 50s/
Classic bachelor pad music – work by Leo Addeo, Ray Martin, Marty Gold, Esquivel, Dick Schory, Three Suns, Bernie Green, and others! CD
(Out of print.)
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Various —
History Of West Texas Garage Bands In The 60s Vol 1 – The Sea Ell Label Story ... CD Collectables, Mid 60s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
They liked things raw in Texas in the 60s – a place where garage bands often worked heavily in fuzz and freak, so much so that they often had a psychedelic current in their music! This set really lives up to that legacy, and also digs deeper than most to a source of tracks that's completely rare – the tiny Sea Ell label, which is presented here in a host of shortly-circulated singles, plus rare demo material too! CD1 features 22 tracks that comprise all the singles on the label – we think with a and b-sides for most – on work by The Coachmen, Knights Bridge, The Intruders, George Washington & The Cherry Stompers, Derby Hatville, Satyn's Children, and The Wolves. CD2 features demo material – five 1967 demos by the Smokin Bananas, plus 15 more 1966 demos by The Intruders. CD
(CD case has a small cutout hole.)
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Various —
Kats Karavan: History of John Peel On The Radio ... CD Universal, 1960s/
Includes unreleased materials by Elvis Costello, Free, John Cale and others. 4 discs packaged as a hard bound book with photograph filled pages. CD
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Various —
Mallets In Wonderland – The History Of Space Age Pop Vol 2 ... CD RCA, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from the Three Suns, Henri Rene, Russ Case, Bernie Green, Henry Mancini, the Markko Polo Adventurers, Perez Prado, Esquivel, and more! CD
(Out of print.)
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All Natural —
Writer's Block (voc, inst)/All Natural, 1997. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Debut single from Capital D and Tone B Nimble with the classic "50 Years"! 12-inch, Vinyl record
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Brian Auger —
Auger Rhythms – Brian Auger's Musical History ... CD Ghostown, 1960s/
... CD
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Blue Cheer —
Good Times Are So Hard To Find – The History Of Blue Cheer ... CD Mercury, Late 60s/
... CD
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Eugene Chadbourne —
LSDC&W – History Of The Chadbournes In America ... LP Fundamental (UK), 1987. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Dr Feelgood —
Case History – The Best Of Dr Feelgood ... CD EMI (UK), 1970s/
... CD
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Felt —
Absolute Classic Masterpieces Vol II – A Chronological History In Reverse ... CD Creation (UK), 1980s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
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Gang Of Four —
Brief History Of The Twentieth Century ... CD Warner, Late 70s/
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Mark Guarino —
Country & Midwestern – Chicago In The History Of Country Music & The Folk Revival (hardcover) ... Book University Of Chicago, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Chicago's way up north, but it has had a surprising influence on the growth of country music over the past century or so – from early radio broadcasts that provided the inspiration for Nashville's Grand Ol Opry, and a training ground for huge early stars of the 78rpm generation – to a home for southern emigres in the postwar years, a huge folk scene in the 60s and 70s, and a big resurgence of alt-country energy over the past few decades! Author Mark Guarino chronicles that oft-forgot history here in wonderful detail – bringing more to our attention than we even knew, even as Chicago lifers – all laid out in wonderful detail, but with a narrative flow that really makes the history come alive. The heavy hardcover book is 524 pages in length, with copious notes, and a few sections of black and white photographs inside. Book
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Eddie Henderson —
Witness To History ... CD Smoke Sessions, 2023. Used ... Out Of Stock
An album that begins with a drumbreak, then features electric piano from George Cables – all at a level that almost feels like Eddie Henderson has gone back to those sublime funky years of the mid 70s! Back in the day, the trumpeter's spacious approach to jazz funk really marked the start of a new era for the music – and since that time, Henderson's only gotten better and better in an acoustic setting too – really developing strongly since his initial appearance on spiritual sessions for others, with a range of expression that's on full display here! The album moves from the electric start to more acoustic modes – sometimes swinging, sometimes intimate – and Cables is a superb accompanist throughout, on both electric and acoustic keys – in a group that also features Donald Harrison on alto, Gerald Cannon on bass, and Lenny White on drums. Titles include "Totem Pole", "Scorpio Rising", "Why Not", "It Never Entered My Mind", "I Am Going To Miss You My Darling", and "Freedom Jazz Dance". CD
Also available Witness To History ... CD 13.9971
Earl Hines —
Earl Hines Concert – History Of Jazz ... LP Joker (Italy), 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Billie Holiday —
History Of The Real Billie Holiday ... LP Verve, Late 40s/
22 songs over 2 LPs, titles include "Lady Sings The Blues", "My Man", "God Bless The Child", "Strange Fruit", "I Only Have Eyes For You", "Blue Moon", "Good Morning Heartache", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
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Michael Jackson —
History – Past, Present & Future Book 1 ... CD Epic, 1980s/
Well, it's HIS story, actually – a bit overblown in concept, and probably execution – but a record that's got some nice nuggets underneath, if you know where to look. The first half is the backstory – gems from Michael's earlier years on Epic – including "Remember The Time", "The Girl Is Mine", "Bad", "Rock With You", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "She's Out Of My Life", "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough", and "Wanna Be Startin Something". The second half is "HIStory Continues" – newer material that might have made a decent album on its own, but which probably pales slightly in comparison with the classics. Tracks include the "Scream" duet with Janet – plus "You Are Not Alone", "Childhood", "2 Bad", "Tabloid Junkie", "This Time Around", "Come Together", and "They Don't Care About Us". CD
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Paul McCartney —
Wingspan – Hits & History ... CD Capitol, 1970s/
A huge amount of material from Paul McCartney and Wings – 40 tracks in all – with most of his 70s classics! CD
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David Peel & The Lower East Side —
And The Rest Is History – The Elektra Recordings ... CD Elektra/
Includes the albums Have A Marijuana and The American Revolution. CD
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Otis Redding —
History Of Otis Redding ... LP Volt, 1960s. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Not necessarily a complete "history" of the man – but a classic "best of" compilation that includes some of his greatest tracks ever! Titles include "Security", "Mr Pitiful", "I've Been Loving You Too Long", "Try A Little Tenderness", "Shake", "My Lover's Prayer", "Pain In My Heart", and "These Arms Of Mine". LP, Vinyl record album
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Llew & Pam Smith —
Glad Tidings Of Struggle & Strife – A History Of Protest Christmas Cards ... Book Fonthill Media (UK), 2012. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the strangest art forms we've ever come across – British Christmas cards that feature a protest message or a statement of social consciousness – collected by the authors over the span of 40 years! The topics here are very wide-ranging, and represent a shifting leftist politics in the United Kingdom – with strong themes of social injustice and inequality, sometimes casually attached to a Holiday message – sometimes more forcefully intertwined. The book features over 250 examples of these offbeat Christmas cards – all reproduced in color, with plenty of notes from the authors. One look at "Regan's Slay Ride Over Europe" – with Ronnie as a deviant Santa Claus – and you'll know what the book is going for! 160 pages, softcover. Book
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Bob Stanley —
Let's Do It – The Birth Of Pop Music – A History (hardcover) ... Book Pegasus, 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Bob Stanley's turned us on to plenty of great music over the years – via countless compilations on Ace Records, Cherry Red, and other labels – but this time around, he's going way way back – to look at the American scene in the early part of the 20th Century! Stanley argues that stardom in music existed way before rock and roll – and looks first at the creation of the 78rpm record, then sounds from artists who include Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and Duke Ellington – next to some lesser-known artists, key songwriters, and other forces shaping the cultural scene at the time. Stanley really moves around a lot – even touching on hillbilly music, Broadway, and films as well – all with a dexterity and love of the music that almost rivals Nick Tosches in similar territory. Hardcover edition has some black and white images, and is 636 pages in length. Book
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Richard Thompson —
Watching The Dark – The History of Richard Thompson ... CD Hannibal/
Features live performances and previously unreleased tracks – 47 tracks total. CD
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Elijah Wald —
Dozens – A History Of Rap's Mama (hardcover) ... Book Oxford University Press, 2012. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A detailed look at the "dozens" that long-running African American tradition of trading insults and witticisms – a mode that's influenced music from the blues years onward, with an especially important contribution to the development of hip hop in the contemporary scene! We feared a bit of stiffness in the presentation at first – especially given the academic press – but the book's a surprisingly lively read, and is peppered with examples throughout – which really keeps things interesting. There's a fair bit of history and larger cultural context throughout – and the book 244 pages, hardcover, with a few black and white images. Book
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Various —
History Of Jazz – 100 Jazz Hits As Featured In The Celebrated TV Series (4CD set) ... CD Prism (UK), 1920s/
Includes music from James P Johnson, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Johnny Hodges, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Earl Hines, Thelonious Monk, Glen Miller, Count Basie, and more – 100 tracks in all! CD
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Various —
History Of Northwest Rock Vol 3 ... LP Great Northwest Music Company, 1960s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With selections by The Springfield Rifle, The London Taxi, The Bumps, The Breakers, Jack Horner & The Plums, The Sonics, The Bards, The Live Five, The Magic Fern, PH Phactor, Brave New World, and The Kingsmen. LP, Vinyl record album
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Jerry Blocker & Others —
Adventures In Negro History ... LP Pepsi Cola, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A long spoken set that chronicles the story of African Americans from the days of slavery up through the 20th century. The album was produced by Pepsi, with a style that's kind of like a radio show – narration, plus sound effects, and some dramatized passages as well. LP, Vinyl record album
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Bonzo Dog Band —
History Of The Bonzos ... LP United Artists, 1960s/
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Gene Estes —
Greatest Stereo Vibraphone In Recording History ... LP Carlton, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Features Gene Estes on vibes, John Pisano on guitar, Bob Bertaux on bass, Mel Pollan on bass, Jerry Williams on drums, Joyce Collins on piano, and John Bambridge on bass clarinet. LP, Vinyl record album
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Hollies —
History Of British Pop Vol 9 ... LP Parlophone (Netherlands), 1960s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Manfred Mann —
History Of British Pop Vol 6 ... LP Columbia (Netherlands), 1960s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Neville Brothers —
Treacherous – A History Of The Neville Brothers 1955 to 1985 ... CD Rhino, Late 50s/
Lots of work from this legendary New Orleans family – early solo tracks by Aaron and Art Neville, a rare early Chess single by The Hawketts, 70s funk from The Wild Thoupitoulas, and later Neville Brothers material! Includes the sample classic "Hercules" by Aaron Neville! CD
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Neville Brothers —
Treacherous – A History Of The Neville Brothers 1955 to 1985 ... LP Rhino, Late 50s/
Lots of work from this legendary New Orleans family – early solo tracks by Aaron and Art Neville, a rare early Chess single by The Hawketts, 70s funk from The Wild Thoupitoulas, and later Neville Brothers material! Includes the sample classic "Hercules" by Aaron Neville! LP, Vinyl record album
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Charlie Parker —
Charlie Parker Story – The Greatest Recording Session Made In Modern Jazz History In Its Entirety ... LP Savoy, 1945. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Well, it's not the whole Charlie Parker Story – but the album does feature some great material from a very famous session, recorded on 11/
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Sabbat —
History Of A Time To Come ... LP Noise International, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Huey Piano Smith —
Serious Clownin' – The History Of Huey Piano Smith & The Clowns ... LP Ace/
Classic New Orleans soul from the early days of the Crescent City scene – and the set also features work by Junior Gordon, Frankie Ford, Joe & Ann, Bobby Marchan, and Jimmy Clanton! LP, Vinyl record album
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Colin Stetson —
New History Warfare Vol 3 – To See More Light ... CD Constellation (Canada), 2013. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
With vocals from Justin Vernon on three tracks. CD
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Various —
Golden Era Vol 2 – The History Of Jazz ... LP Capitol, Mid 40s. Good ... Out Of Stock
40s recordings of 20s jazz numbers – with titles that include "Wang Wang Blues", "Trouble In Mind", "The Mooche", and "Deed I Do". LP, Vinyl record album
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Various —
History Of Dot Vol 1 ... CD Dot/
Includes songs by Robin Ward, Tab Hunter, Debbie Reynolds, Bonnie Guitar, Pat Boone, the Mills Brothers, Sonny Knight, the Fontane Sisters, and more. CD
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Various —
History Of Jazz Vol 1 – The Solid South (10 inch LP) ... LP Capitol, Mid 40s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
40s recordings by Leadbelly, Nappy Lamare, Zutty Singleton, and Eddy Miller. LP, Vinyl record album
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Various —
History Of Surf Music Vol 3 – The Revival 1980 to 1982 ... LP Rhino, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Features tracks from The Malibooz, Jon & The Nightriders, The Evasions, The Surf Punks, The Belair Bandits and more. LP, Vinyl record album
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Various —
Made In Canada Vol 2 – Our Rock N Roll History – Into The 70's ... CD RCA, 1960s/
Music from The Original Caste, Edward Bear, R. Dean Taylor, Tranquillity Base, Joey Gregorash, Lighthouse, Crowbar, The Bells, The Stampeders, April Wine, and more. CD
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Various —
Made In Canada Vol 4 – Our Rock N Roll History – More Great Stuff ... CD RCA, 1960s/
Music from The Beau-Marks, Little Caesar And The Consuls, David Clayton-Thomas & The Shays, The Big Town Boys, Ugly Ducklings, The Paupers, Mandala, Kensington Market, Ocean, Chilliwack, Syrinx, and more. CD
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Secret History, 2023. New Copy ... $20.99 29.99
The lovely Jane Birkin is maybe most famous for her late 60s duets with Serge Gainsbourg, but the singer's also got a huge legacy of great music as well – both with Serge and on her own! Author Gary Simons digs deep into the long legacy of Jane Birkin's recordings – from those late 60s/
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