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✨✧ Spike JonesProper Introduction To Spike Jones & His City Slickers ... CD
Proper, Mid 40s-Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Sealed copy.)

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✨✧ Shelly ManneProper Time ... LP
Contemporary, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the rarest albums from Shelly Manne – and one of the best, too! The set's a soundtrack for an obscure film – and it features Shelly really breaking from the norm a bit – stretching out with his combo to reach towards some really evocative sounds! The group's a sextet, with edges as sharp as his combo on the Blackhawk date – players that include Joe Gordon on trumpet, Richie Kamuca on tenor, Victor Feldman on vibes, Russ Freeman on piano, and Monty Budwig on bass – all coming together with Shelly's drums, which really get some great space to take off at solo moments too. The scoring is great – understated and relaxed, with some shorter tunes that have the feel of a hip French jazz soundtrack of the late 50s, mixed with longer numbers that are even better. Titles include "Happy Pool", "Blue Stutter", "Drum Solo", "Warm Water", "Exotic Moods", "Panic", and "Doreen's Blues". LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label mono pressing, with deep groove! Cover has very light aging, but this is a great copy overall.)

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✨✧ Celia CruzHavan Days – A Proper Introduction To Celia Cruz ... CD
Proper (UK), Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD

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✨✧ Miles DavisProper Introduction To Miles Davis ... CD
Proper (UK), Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Collects early 50's group sides featuring Jackie McLean, Sonny Rollins, Walter Bishop Jr, JJ Johnson, Percy Heath, Oscar Pettiford, Art Blakey, and Max Roach. CD

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✨✧ Charles FambroughProper Angle ... CD
CTI/Membran (Germany), 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Roy Hargrove and Wynton Marsalis on trumpet, Branford Marsalis on tenor, Kenny Kirkland on piano, and Jeff Watts, Mino Cinelu, Jerry Gonzalez, and Steve Berrios on percussion. CD

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✨✧ Ike QuebecBlue Harlem – A Proper Introduction To Ike Quebec ... CD
Proper (UK), Mid 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Although most of the world knows Ike Quebec these days for his "comeback" recordings with Blue Note in the early 60s, back in the 40s, he recorded some totally smoking sides for the label that show him playing in a much younger, gutsier vein – nicely shifting between the camps of bop and swing, as a fierce young tenor master. Those recordings, all originally issued on 78s, have all been tough to find – and now they're paired nicely with a great set of recordings that Quebec did for the Savoy label around the same time. Both sets are excellent material by one of the most woefully overlooked tenorists of the 20th century, and this set features great remastering, and probably the best packaging we've ever seen for the material. There's a total of 22 cuts in all – with a number of unreleased ones – and titles include "Zig Billion", "IQ Blues", "Jim Dawgs", "Facin The Face", "Tiny Exercise", and "Hard Tack". CD

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✨✧ Sonny RollinsProper Introduction To Sonny Rollins – Young Rollins ... CD
Proper (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Early recordings with Miles Davis, Bud Powell, Babs Gonzales, and Milt Jackson. Tracks include "Wail", "Dance Of The Infidels", "Time On My Hands", "Mambo Bounce", "Blue Room", and "Newk's Fadeaway" – 23 tracks total. CD

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✨✧ T Bone WalkerProper Introduction To T Bone Walker ... CD
Proper (UK), 1940s/1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ Charles FambroughProper Angle ... CD
Past Perfect, Early 1990s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Don Quixote" ,"Uncle Pete", "Dolores Carla Maria", and "Our Father Who Art Blakey". CD

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✨✧ Charlie ParkerStar Eyes – A Proper Introduction To Charlie Parker ... CD
Proper (UK), Late 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Billie's Bounce", "Now's The Time", "Ko-Ko", "Moose The Mooche", "Yardbird Suite", "Ornithology", "A Night In Tunisia", "Cool Blues", "Relaxin' At Camarillo", "Carvin' The Bird", "Chasin' The Bird", "Bird Of Paradise", "Embraceable You", "Klactoveedsedstene", "Scrapple From The Apple", "My Old Flame", "Out Of Nowhere", "Don't Blame Me", "How Deep Is The Ocean", "Barbados", "Ah-Leu-Cha", "Parker's Mood", "Just Friends", "Star Eyes", and "Loverman". CD
 
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Dr JohnSke Dat De Dat – The Spirit Of Satch ... CD
Concord/Proper, 2014. Used ... $4.99
... CD

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Billie HolidayLady Sings (4CD box set) ... CD
Proper (UK), Late 30s/1940s. Used 4 CDs ... $9.99
Includes 99 tracks on 4 CDs, plus a 52 page booklet with an essay, rare photos, and discography. CD
(Light age spots present.)

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Lester YoungLester Young Story (4CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), 1930s/1940s. Used 4 CDs ... $7.99
Includes 85 tracks and features Lester Young with Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Buck Clayton, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, Buddy Rich, and more! CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Django ReinhardtSwing De Paris (4CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), 1930s/1940s/Early 50s. Used 4 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
103 tracks over 4 CDs – titles include "Dinah", "I Saw Stars", "Djangology", "Georgia On My Mind", "Tea For Two", "Hungaria", "Daphne", "Big Boy Blues", "Belleville", and "Peche A La Mouche". CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Bix BeiderbeckeBix Beiderbecke Story (4CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), 1920s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
103 tracks over four CDs. CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Roy EldridgeLittle Jazz Trumpet Giant (4CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), 1940s/Early 50s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 97 tracks on 4 CDs – with Ike Quebec, Lionel Hampton, Fletcher Henderson, Chu Berry, Cecil Payne, Zoot Sims, Kenny Clarke, and others. CD
(Includes slipcase and large booklet.)

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✨✧ Duke EllingtonMasterpieces 1926 to 1949 ... CD
Proper (UK), Late 20s/1930s/1940s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A budget collection, but one that's overflowing with great music – classic sides recorded for Victor and Brunswick with Johnny Hodges, Barney Bigard, Joe Nanton, and Jimmie Blanton. Includes 93 tracks on 4 CDs, plus a 52 page illustrated booklet. CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Lionel HamptonLionel Hampton Story (4CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), Late 30s/1940s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Notable sidemen include Dizzy Gillespie, Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, Johnny Grifffin, Wes Montgomery, Charlie Mingus, and Benny Bailey. 92 tracks total. CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Coleman HawkinsBebop Years (4CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), 1940s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 88 tracks recorded with Miles Davis, Lester Young, Illinois Jacquet, Max Roach, Teddy Wilson, Hank Jones, Ben Webster, Don Byas, and others! CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Stan KentonStan Kenton Story (4CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), 1940s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Features radio transcription sessions plus some early 40's studio material. Players include Kai Winding, Pete Rugolo, Shelly Manne, June Christy, and Anita O'Day. CD

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✨✧ Gene KrupaGene Krupa Story (4CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), Late 30s/1940s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 99 tracks on 4 CDs and features work with Benny Goodman, Red Rodney, Anita O'Day, and others. CD
(In great shape!)

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✨✧ Bud PowellTempus Fugue It (4CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Collects material recorded between 1944 and 1950 for labels including Savoy, Roost, Duke, Musicraft, Prestige, Blue Note, and Clef – 86 tracks total. CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcover and book. Slipcover has light edge wear.)

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✨✧ Art TatumPiano Grand Master (4 CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), 1930s/1940s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Art Tatum with Billy Taylor Sr, Oscar Pettiford, Slam Stewart, Barney Bigard, Edmond Hall, Eddie Dougherty, Sid Catlett, Yank Porter, Al Casey, Everett Barksdale, John Collins, Oscar Moore, Tiny Grimes, Art Tatum, Coleman Hawkins, Jack Teagarden, Joe Thomas, Louis Armstrong, Roy Eldridge &Joe Turner. CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Ben WebsterBig Ben (4CD box set) ... CD
Proper (UK), 1930s/1940s/Early 50s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 94 tracks on 4 CDs and features work with Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Teddy Wilson, Slim Gaillard, Woody Herman, Cozy Cole, and others. CD
(Box has light wear.)

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✨✧ Wardell GrayWardell Gray Story (4 CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 77 tracks on 4 CDs. CD

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✨✧ Bill KirchenWord To The Wise ... CD
Proper, 2010. Used ... Out Of Stock
Guest vocals by Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, and Maria Muldaur. CD

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✨✧ Charles MingusYoung Rebel (4 CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
An insane overview of the early work of Charles Mingus – featuring 4 CDs worth of material, and a total of 88 tracks in all! The set starts with some of Mingus' first early recordings, often set inside larger groups for bigger names, but also getting a chance to work as a leader on his own sessions in some rare small label sides. The enormous set features Mingus recording on labels that include Apollo, Excelsior, Parrot, 4 Star, Decca, Dolphin's, Capitol, Discovery, Uptown, and finally his own label Debut – with groups led by players that include Oscar Pettiford, Lucky Thompson, Red Norvo, Stan Getz, Earl Hines, Lionel Hampton, and Illinois Jacquet. Mingus himself leads a number of small groups – including some under his Baron Mingus and Strings & Keys name – and the set comes with a nice booklet that helps document the full scope, dates, and locations of the work. Titles include "Chazzanova", "Good Bait", "Budo", "Lyon's Roar", "Weird Nightmare", "Shuffle Bass Boogie", "Merle's Mood", "Boppin In Boston", "Swedish Pastry", "Inspiration (parts 1 & 2)", "Lady Bird", "Cello Again", "Smooch", and "Mingus Fingers". CD

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✨✧ Ronnie ScottBoppin With Scott (4CD box set) ... CD
Proper, Late 40s/1950s. Used 4CD ... Out Of Stock
Includes 81 tracks on 4 CDs! CD

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✨✧ Sarah VaughanYoung Sassy (4CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), Late 40s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
... CD

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✨✧ VariousDawn Of Doo Wop (4CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), 1940s/1950s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Music from the Ink Brothers, the Mills Brothers, the Red Caps, the Toppers, the Basin Street Boys, the Ravens, the Orioles, the Robins, the Larks, the Mello Moods, the Five Keys, the Swallows, and more – 100 tracks total! CD

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✨✧ VariousCosimo Matassa Story Vol 1 (4CD set) ... CD
Proper (UK), Early 50s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes music from Little Mr. Midnight, Lloyd Price, Dave Bartholomew, Shirley & Lee, The Royal Kings, Smiley Lewis, The Pelicans, Lowell Fulson, The Barons, Little Leo, Bobby Mitchell, Little Richard, Art Neville, and more – 120 tracks in all! CD
 
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Albert AylerLa Cave Live – Cleveland 1966 Revisited ... CD
Hat Art (Switzerland), 1966. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 22.99
The first-ever full and proper reissue of this lost Albert Ayler concert from 1966 – recorded over two days in his hometown of Cleveland, but with an array of key compatriots from the New York scene! The performance is like finding a new ESP album that you didn't know existed – but one that's much longer than the others, too – really revelatory performances from Ayler on tenor, with Donald Ayler on trumpet, Michel Samson on violin, Mutawef Shaheed on bass, and a young Ronald Shannon Jackson on drums – plus added tenor from the great Frank Wright on most of the tracks on the set – adding this majestic fullness to the sound, really furthering that anthemic power that Ayler's music can have when it's this wonderful! Most of the material was recorded on April 17 (and includes Wright), and a few more tracks were recorded on the 16th – over two hours of barely-heard music, with titles that include "Our Prayer/Spirits Rejoice", "Spirits", "Zion Hill", "Untitled/The Truth Is Marching In", "DC", "Ghosts", "Spiritual Bells", and "Prophet/Ghosts/Spiritual Bells". CD

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✨✧ Luiz BonfaSolo In Rio 1959 (aka A Violao De Luiz Bonfa – with bonus tracks!) ... CD
Cook/Smithsonian Folkways, 1959. Used ... $6.99
An amazing early album from Brazilian guitar virtuoso Luiz Bonfa – originally recorded by the audiophile Cook Laboratories on a Nagra recorder – in a spare, stripped-down, "in the field" sort of style! There's an intimacy here that's missing from some of Bonfa's studio sessions from the same period – and Luiz responds wonderfully by playing some of his most intricate lines on guitar – all recorded here with amazingly precise sound. Despite the lack of a proper studio, the fidelity is superb – and honestly, the album's got a quality that ranks it with Bonfa's best records ever! Titles include "Luzes Do Rio", "Shearing", "Murder", "Variacoes Em Violao", "Seringueiro", and "Song De Orpheo". Plus, the CD features 14 bonus tracks, great remastering, and a wonderful 32 page booket! CD
(Barcode has a punchout hole.)

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Country Joe & The FishReunion ... LP
Fantasy, 1977. Very Good ... $2.99
The last proper LP by San Francisco psych rock trailblazers Country Joe & The Fish – and the only album since late 60s with the classic early line-up back together! It's good stuff too, recorded for Fantasy with an unpretentious ear for country rock and unfussy folk-blues-rock hybrid style that's reminiscent enough of their late 60s roots without trying to too hard replicate the strident 60s lyricism. Includes "Come To The Reunion", "Time Flies By", "Stateline, Nevada", "Dirty Claus Rag", "Thunderbird", "Gibson's Song", "Insufficient Funds", "Dreams" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some wear and aging.)

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✨✧ Miles DavisJazz Track (Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud) ... LP
Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $79.99
Not actually a proper album – but still one of the greatest Miles Davis albums of all time! Side one features 10 tracks from Miles' amazing soundtrack to the film Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud – with excellent work by French players Barney Wilen, Rene Urtreger, and Pierre Michelot, on haunting moody tracks like "Generique", "Lassassinat De Carala", "Au Bar Du Petit Bac", and "Dinner Au Motel". Great stuff – and with a wonderful sound that's like no other Miles album! Side 2 is equally great – as it features 3 classic sextet tunes – "On Green Dolphin Street", "Put Your Little Foot Right Out", and "Stella By Starlight" –peformed with Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, and Bill Evans in that amazing Kind Of Blue mode of perfection. Truly one of our favorite albums of all time! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split spine & half split top seam, light ring & edge wear, aging.)

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Eric DolphyMusical Prophet – The Expanded 1963 New York Studio Sessions (Iron Man/Conversations/unissued tracks) (3CD set) ... CD
Resonance, Early 60s. New Copy 3CD ... $24.99 29.99
A fantastic package that finally gives these recordings their proper due – one that takes the cuts that were issued on the albums Iron Man and Conversations (plus a million cheapo packages over the years) – and restores them to their original mono, right from the tapes – then adds in 85 more minutes of never issued material! The tracks here are a perfect balance of Dolphy in his final year – with some spiritual jazz currents, but still a strong sense of swing – with a fantastic lineup that includes Prince Lasha on flute, Sonny Simmons on alto, Clifford Jordan on soprano, Woody Shaw on trumpet, Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Richard Davis on bass, and both JC Moses and Charles Moffett on drums – almost a who's-who of people who would go onto shape the face of jazz in years to come. Titles include "A Personal Statement", "Ode To Charlie Parker", "Iron Man", "Come Sunday", "Burning Spear", "Muses For Richard Davis", "Alone Together", "Love Me", and "Jitterbug Waltz" – plus a number of other different versions of tunes. 3CD set comes with a 100 page booklet – featuring photos, essays, and interviews with Sonny Simmons, Sonny Rollins, Nicole Mitchell, Henry Threadgill, and David Murray. CD

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Etta JamesQueen Of Soul (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Argo/Kent (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Queen of Soul is right! Heck, on these early albums, Etta practically invented soul – or at least invented a deep soul style of singing that would be taken up by countless other female singers during the 60s, but rarely matched with this kind of brilliance. Straight up beautiful stuff! The arrangements are uncredited, but we think they're probably by Riley Hampton – who did so much of Etta's other wonderful work in the early 60s. The recordings for sure took place at points between '62 and '64, mostly in Chicago, with couple in New York and one in Nashville. One other thing that is crystal clear about the sessions is that she had access to the very best musicians and the best sound possible – all you need is a listen to know that! The album's an all-solid, all-soul record with loads of obscure tunes and not a bit of filler! Titles include "Flight 101", "Bobby Is His Name", "Breaking Point", "Mello Fellow", "Do Right", and "Somewhere Out There". This first ever proper CD release is loaded with excellent bonus material – recordings from the same early-to-mid 60s period – 13 of them "You Got Me Where You Want Me", "Only Time Will Tell", "Pushover". "You Can't Talk To A Fool", "Would It Make Any Difference To You", "Pay Back", "Tomorrow Night", "I Can't Hold It Any More" and more. 23 tracks in all! CD

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KhruangbinMordechai Remixes ... LP
Dead Oceans, 2021. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $20.99 24.98
A special set that brings together all the mysterious singles that Khruangbin were dropping during the course of 2021 – mostly untitled singles in very limited releases, finally seeing the light of day here in a proper package! As you'd guess from the title, the core material is from the group's Mordechai album – but the approach here is very much in the farther reaches of the remix mode, so that the original music is often very abstracted – and taken to very new territory by talents who include Natasha Diggs, Ron Trent, Quantic, Soul Clap, Knxwledge, Felix Dickinson, and others. Titles include "Father Bird Mother Bird", "Dearest Alfred", "Connaissais De Face", "First Class (soul in the horn rmx)", "If There Is No Quesiton (Soul Clap's wild but not crazy mix)", "Pelota (cut a rug mix)", "Shida (Bella's suite)", "So We Won't Forget (Mang Dynasty version)", and "One To Remember (forget me nots dub)". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)

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Eero KoivistoinenOriginal Sin ... CD
Scandia/Svart (Finland), 1971. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
The rare fourth album from Finnish reed legend Eero Koivistoinen – his first on a proper jazz label, but still a pretty darn obscure set overall! Although only 25 at the time, Eero's already showing a real maturity in both his solo structures, and his overall conception of his music – sounds that have a sophistication that shows his strong musical education as a youth, but which also open up to all these freewheeling modes that mark Koivistoinen as a player at the forefront of changes taking place on the Finnish scene! There's a few fusion touches here and there – great electric piano from Eero Ojanen, and guitar from Lance Gunderson – but balanced nicely with the bold acoustic currents from Eero on tenor and soprano sax, and work from Tappi Luuppola on trumpet, Juhani Aalto on trombone, and Pekky Poyry on alto. The groove is a more jazz-based take on territory that would soon show up on the Love Records label, but graced throughout by Eero's wonderful phrasing – on titles that include "Bye Bye/Hello", "The Original Sin", "Both & And", "Summersea", and "Sinner". CD

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John LennonPlastic Ono Band ... LP
Apple, 1970. Very Good+ ... $24.99
The first true proper solo album by John Lennon – recorded after a few non-Beatles records with Yoko Ono, and at the same time as Yoko's much wilder album with a similar title! This one, though, is John at his best – very personal and exposed, in similar territory to Paul McCartney on his first solo record – and the whole thing is a fantastic testament to the humanity that Lennon always brought to his music, even at a time when some might have accused him of going off the deep end with some of his more experimental music. The record's got a relatively stripped-down vibe, although isn't entirely just voice and guitar – as other elements are brought in at just the right level to expand the sound without losing the Lennon at the core. Ringo on drums! Titles include "Mother", "Hold On", "I Found Out", "Working Class Hero", "Isolation", "Remember", "Love", "Well Well Well", "Look At Me", "God", and "My Mummy's Dead". LP, Vinyl record album
(Apple pressing with Bell Sound/SF etch. Includes the lyric sleeve.)

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John LennonPlastic Ono Band (longbox edition) ... CD
Capitol/Parlophone, 1970. Used ... $9.99
The first true proper solo album by John Lennon – recorded after a few non-Beatles records with Yoko Ono, and at the same time as Yoko's much wilder album with a similar title! This one, though, is John at his best – very personal and exposed, in similar territory to Paul McCartney on his first solo record – and the whole thing is a fantastic testament to the humanity that Lennon always brought to his music, even at a time when some might have accused him of going off the deep end with some of his more experimental music. The record's got a relatively stripped-down vibe, although isn't entirely just voice and guitar – as other elements are brought in at just the right level to expand the sound without losing the Lennon at the core. Titles include "Mother", "Hold On", "I Found Out", "Working Class Hero", "Isolation", "Remember", "Love", "Well Well Well", "Look At Me", "God", and "My Mummy's Dead". CD
(Sealed copy. Please note the top half of the box is somewhat smushed from years in storage.)

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Damon Locks & Black Monument EnsembleWhere Future Unfolds ... CD
International Anthem, 2019. New Copy ... $6.99 11.99
An amazing record from Chicago musician/artist Damon Locks – maybe the album he's been waiting his entire life to make – and the first to really bring together the mighty sum of his many talents! The material was recorded live in performance at Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory – at an event that also included a group of singers and dancers to augment the musical performance – in a setting that gives Damon's majestic vision the proper setting it really deserves! Locks himself moves between electronics and vocal performances – in a core instrumental group that's heavy on drums and percussion from Dana Hall, clarinets from Angel Bat Dawid, and more percussion from Arif Smith – making music that's even more beautiful when the singers come into the mix, and take the energy to the sky with a very cosmic, righteous vibe. Locks has given us a glimpse of his vision in artwork, music, and writings over the years – but this time around, it feels like we're seeing the full scope at once – with more power and meaning than ever before. Titles include "Solar Power", "Rebuild A Nation", "Which I Believe It Will", "The Colors That You Bring", "The Future", "From A Spark To A Fire", "Black Monument Theme", and "Sounds Like Now". CD
Also available Where Future Unfolds ... LP 13.99

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Damon Locks & Black Monument EnsembleWhere Future Unfolds ... LP
International Anthem, 2019. New Copy Gatefold ... $13.99 21.99
An amazing record from Chicago musician/artist Damon Locks – maybe the album he's been waiting his entire life to make – and the first to really bring together the mighty sum of his many talents! The material was recorded live in performance at Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory – at an event that also included a group of singers and dancers to augment the musical performance – in a setting that gives Damon's majestic vision the proper setting it really deserves! Locks himself moves between electronics and vocal performances – in a core instrumental group that's heavy on drums and percussion from Dana Hall, clarinets from Angel Bat Dawid, and more percussion from Arif Smith – making music that's even more beautiful when the singers come into the mix, and take the energy to the sky with a very cosmic, righteous vibe. Locks has given us a glimpse of his vision in artwork, music, and writings over the years – but this time around, it feels like we're seeing the full scope at once – with more power and meaning than ever before. Titles include "Solar Power", "Rebuild A Nation", "Which I Believe It Will", "The Colors That You Bring", "The Future", "From A Spark To A Fire", "Black Monument Theme", and "Sounds Like Now". LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful vinyl edition – with bonus artwork inserts!)
Also available Where Future Unfolds ... CD 6.99

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Love UnlimitedLove Unlimited – The Uni, MCA, & 20th Century Records Singles 1972 to 1975 ... LP
Universal, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $13.99 34.99
A fantastic selection of work from one of the hippest girl groups of the 70s – the mighty Love Unlimited trio, three singers who all worked under the genius of Barry White in his prime! Unlike other girl trios of the time, who often used an older soul mode refitted with disco grooves – sometimes acting more like a chorus than a lead act – Love Unlimited always brought their full vocal strengths to play, and do a fantastic job here working in modes that rival some of the best male harmony groups of the early 70s – especially the sweet soul groups from New Jersey, New York, and Philly. And yes, Barry does kick up the groove a bit at times, but even then things are usually more in a midtempo mode, not a disco one – which makes for tremendous sounds throughout. This is the first-ever proper collection of the girls' singles from the early 70s – and titles include "Oh Love Well We Finally Made It", "Fragile Handle With Care", "Are You Sure", "I Should Have Known", "Is It Really True Boy Is It Me", "Walkin In The Rain With The One I Love", "Under The Influence Of Love", "It May Be Winter Outside", "I Love You So Never Gonna Let You Go", "I Belong To You", "So Nice To Hear", "People Of Tomorrow Are The Children Of Today", and "Share A Little Love In Your Hear LP, Vinyl record album

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MF DoomOperation Doomsday (2024 Black Friday Release) ... Cassette
Metal Face, 1999. New Copy ... On November 29, 2024
The first full length from MF Doom – a record that set the standard for underground hip hop to come! On this modern classic, Doom caps off the 90s with more jazzy soul in the beats, and some semblance of straightforward rhyme mastery from both Doom & his guests – taken to the outer limits! What really pushes this one into legendary status are how well he works with creaky comic adventure samples – using them as the genesis of Doom's metal face supervillain persona. Looking back, the set is clearly the building blocks for deeper insanity to come – but the sense of structure may well make it his best album ever! Includes "Doomsday", "Rhymes Like Dimes" feat Cucumber Slice, "The Finest" feat Tommy Gun, "Go With The Flow", "Tick Tick", "Hey!", "The Mic", "Dead Bent", "?" feat Kurious and much more – including all of the classic skits (yeah, we said it, classic skits, creative sci fi sample genius that are creative as the proper tracks) – with 19 tracks in all. (Note: This item is not for sale online until 7:00am on Saturday, November 30. It is in limited supply – and by nature of the Record Store Day rules it will be offered for sale first to customers who visit the Dusty Groove retail outlet in Chicago the morning of Friday, November 29. It will not be pre-sold or reserved in any way. However, after 7:00am on November 30 we will offer up whatever we have left for sale online.) Cassette
(Cassette editions feature full color shells in silver (original art) or gold (variant cover).)

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MF DoomOperation Doomsday (longbox edition) (2024 Black Friday Release) ... CD
Metal Face, 1999. New Copy ... On November 29, 2024
The first full length from MF Doom – a record that set the standard for underground hip hop to come! On this modern classic, Doom caps off the 90s with more jazzy soul in the beats, and some semblance of straightforward rhyme mastery from both Doom & his guests – taken to the outer limits! What really pushes this one into legendary status are how well he works with creaky comic adventure samples – using them as the genesis of Doom's metal face supervillain persona. Looking back, the set is clearly the building blocks for deeper insanity to come – but the sense of structure may well make it his best album ever! Includes "Doomsday", "Rhymes Like Dimes" feat Cucumber Slice, "The Finest" feat Tommy Gun, "Go With The Flow", "Tick Tick", "Hey!", "The Mic", "Dead Bent", "?" feat Kurious and much more – including all of the classic skits (yeah, we said it, classic skits, creative sci fi sample genius that are creative as the proper tracks) – with 19 tracks in all. (Note: This item is not for sale online until 7:00am on Saturday, November 30. It is in limited supply – and by nature of the Record Store Day rules it will be offered for sale first to customers who visit the Dusty Groove retail outlet in Chicago the morning of Friday, November 29. It will not be pre-sold or reserved in any way. However, after 7:00am on November 30 we will offer up whatever we have left for sale online.) CD

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MF DoomOperation Doomsday (silver, purple & green vinyl pressing) (2024 Black Friday Release) ... LP
Metal Face, 1999. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... On November 29, 2024
The first full length from MF Doom – a record that set the standard for underground hip hop to come! On this modern classic, Doom caps off the 90s with more jazzy soul in the beats, and some semblance of straightforward rhyme mastery from both Doom & his guests – taken to the outer limits! What really pushes this one into legendary status are how well he works with creaky comic adventure samples – using them as the genesis of Doom's metal face supervillain persona. Looking back, the set is clearly the building blocks for deeper insanity to come – but the sense of structure may well make it his best album ever! Includes "Doomsday", "Rhymes Like Dimes" feat Cucumber Slice, "The Finest" feat Tommy Gun, "Go With The Flow", "Tick Tick", "Hey!", "The Mic", "Dead Bent", "?" feat Kurious and much more – including all of the classic skits (yeah, we said it, classic skits, creative sci fi sample genius that are creative as the proper tracks) – with 19 tracks in all. (Note: This item is not for sale online until 7:00am on Saturday, November 30. It is in limited supply – and by nature of the Record Store Day rules it will be offered for sale first to customers who visit the Dusty Groove retail outlet in Chicago the morning of Friday, November 29. It will not be pre-sold or reserved in any way. However, after 7:00am on November 30 we will offer up whatever we have left for sale online.) LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Eilon Paz & Dan EpsteinPortables – A Visual & Historical Exploration Of 222 Vintage Portable Turntables (hardcover) ... Book
Dust & Grooves, 2024. New Copy ... $82.99 89.99
A fantastic look at the great range of portable turntables that have been created over the years – the sorts of lightweight record players that you can use to play vinyl on the go – all without the need to plug into any sort of larger stereo system! The book focuses on quality players – those that have a proper stylus and decent output – not the many toys and other models that might do more harm to a record than good – and the huge oversized volume has a whopping 222 turntables within, each presented in gorgeous full color photographs, with accompanying text on the models from Dan Epstein, the turntable expert who created the book with photographer Eilon Paz, who you'll know from Dust & Grooves projects (no relation to Dusty Groove, Inc). There's also a section at the front about collectors of vintage portables – including the cat pictured on the front – and the massive hardcover book is 462 pages, very heavy, and full color throughout! Book

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✨✧ Lou Reed & OthersWhy Don't You Smile Now – Lou Reed At Pickwick Records 1964 to 1965 ... LP
Light In The Attic, Mid 1960s. New Copy 2LP ... $36.99 39.99
A long-overdue look at a very early, secretly legendary chapter in the career of Lou Reed – a time when he was slaving away in the studios of the budget-line Pickwick Records label, writing and recording all sorts of music that was released under the names of fake groups who didn't exist! These rare gems have always been the stuff of collectors – tracked down on obscure compilations next to more conventional material – and finally brought together here with the proper notes and documentation needed to enjoy all these weird and wild tunes together! And oddly, the sounds here are often not that different than those that Lou would create soon in the Velvet Underground – certainly not in "Sister Ray" territory, but definitely Lou Reed material, even when he's not singing – very offbeat takes on rock styles from the time, with a hell of a lot of edge overall! A few cuts might be a bit more pop – such as the few surf-styled numbers – but overall, the whole thing is a fantastic first chapter in Reed's career, finally getting its due as a whole with this collection. Titles include "Why Don't You Smile" by The All Night Workers, "Maybe Tomorrow" by Robertha Williams, "Flowers For The Lady" by Terry Philips, "Sneaky Pete" by The Primitives, "You're Driving Me Insane" by The Roughnecks, "Soul City" by The Foxes, "Ya Running But I'll Getcha" by The J Brothers, "Really Really Really Really Really Love" by Spongy & The Dolls, "I'm Gonna Fight" by The Hi Lifes, "Teardrop In The Sand" by The Hollywoods, and "Cycle Annie" by The Beachnuts. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes a 20-page booklet with very detailed notes!)
Also available Why Don't You Smile Now – Lou Reed At Pickwick Records 1964 to 1965 (oxblood & gold vinyl pressing) ... LP 39.99

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✨✧ Lou Reed & OthersWhy Don't You Smile Now – Lou Reed At Pickwick Records 1964 to 1965 (oxblood & gold vinyl pressing) ... LP
Light In The Attic, Mid 1960s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99 42.99
A long-overdue look at a very early, secretly legendary chapter in the career of Lou Reed – a time when he was slaving away in the studios of the budget-line Pickwick Records label, writing and recording all sorts of music that was released under the names of fake groups who didn't exist! These rare gems have always been the stuff of collectors – tracked down on obscure compilations next to more conventional material – and finally brought together here with the proper notes and documentation needed to enjoy all these weird and wild tunes together! And oddly, the sounds here are often not that different than those that Lou would create soon in the Velvet Underground – certainly not in "Sister Ray" territory, but definitely Lou Reed material, even when he's not singing – very offbeat takes on rock styles from the time, with a hell of a lot of edge overall! A few cuts might be a bit more pop – such as the few surf-styled numbers – but overall, the whole thing is a fantastic first chapter in Reed's career, finally getting its due as a whole with this collection. Titles include "Why Don't You Smile" by The All Night Workers, "Maybe Tomorrow" by Robertha Williams, "Flowers For The Lady" by Terry Philips, "Sneaky Pete" by The Primitives, "You're Driving Me Insane" by The Roughnecks, "Soul City" by The Foxes, "Ya Running But I'll Getcha" by The J Brothers, "Really Really Really Really Really Love" by Spongy & The Dolls, "I'm Gonna Fight" by The Hi Lifes, "Teardrop In The Sand" by The Hollywoods, and "Cycle Annie" by The Beachnuts. LP, Vinyl record album
(Colored vinyl pressing – with 20 page booklet of notes!)
Also available Why Don't You Smile Now – Lou Reed At Pickwick Records 1964 to 1965 ... LP 36.99

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Souls Of MischiefMontezuma's Revenge ... LP
Clear Label/Hiero Imperium, 2009. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 31.99 On November 15, 2024
The first full length group effort in years from Souls Of Mischief – with production by Prince Paul – a solid return to active duty from Oakland's finest underground hip hop crew. Here the Souls manage to bring skillful rhymes without tripping over the long time that has passed since the previous LP, no clumsy comeback grandstanding here, and Paul's rhymes are efficient and playful at the same time. Also features numbers produced by Domino, Opio & A-Plus. A nice record worthy of the legacies of all involved. Titles include "Postal", "Tour Stories", "Proper Aim", "Poets", "Hiero HQ", "Fourmation", "Dead Man Walkin", "Home Game", "La La La", "Lickity Split" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, November 15.

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SweetbackSweetback ... LP
Epic, 1996. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $25.99 26.98
One of those records that kind of snuck under the radar at the time – but which has gone onto become a crucial part of soul music from the 90s, and a record that's one of the blueprints for the neo soul generation to come! Sweetback are a trio of musicians who provided important backing for Sade – the kind of warm, classic-styled soul grooves that made her a standout right from the start – and which also inspired a whole generation of musicians to leave behind some of the more electronic modes they were using in the 80s. The set really marks a shift back towards warmer, jazzier, more human sounds of soul music in the 90s – and in addition to great instrumentation by the core trio, the set also features some early vocals from Amel Larrieux, plus work from Maxwell too. Titles include "You Will Rise", "Au Naturel", "Walk Of Ju", "Softly Softly", and "Sensations". LP, Vinyl record album
(First-ever proper vinyl release!)

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VariousKing Size Reggae (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), 1969. New Copy ... $8.99 12.99
A classic Trojan Records compilation – of the same sort as their famous Tighten Up albums, but a lot more obscure! As with those gems, the approach here is to present the overseas listener with some of the coolest, most cutting tracks from the Kingston scene – numbers that probably saw initial release on dodgy 7" singles, given a proper formal release here – in a package that shows the cream of the crop of the reggae/rocksteady scene, circa 1969! The album's heavy on male singers and groups – and titles include "Tell the Children The Truth" by The Gaylads, "It's Gonna Take A Miracle" and "Now I Know" by Ken Boothe, "Rock It With Me" by The Melodians, "The Bitterness Of Life" by Bruce Ruffin, "Gave You My Love" by Delroy Wilson, "Staircase Of Time" by Tony Brevett, and "Money Day" by The Pioneers. CD features 19 more bonus tracks – most produced by Leslie Kong, and most making their CD debut – work by The Tennors, Bruce Ruffin, The Slickers, Ansel Collins, The Epics, Kingstonians, Glen Brown, The Monster, and others! CD

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VariousSimla Beat 70 ... LP
India Tobacco/Cosmic Rock (Italy), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 28.99
A killer collection from the Indian scene at the end of the 60s – a set that's much more hard rocking than you might expect! The original package was put together by a tobacco company to promote their Simla cigarettes – but the music within has a surprisingly underground vibe – a very heady brew of garage, psych, and some harder rocking moments – served up by groups who maybe have a lot more in common with the British and American scenes of the time than most of the artists in their homeland. The vibe is maybe more Anglo mid 60s than the 1970 date might imply – and titles include "Voice From The Inner Soul" by Confusions, "You Can't Beat It" and "Sinister Purpose" by Dinosaurs, "Psychedelia" by X'Lents, "Zorba's Dance" and "Baby Baby Please" by Innerlite", "What's Going On" and "Proper Stranger" by Genuine Spares, and "Mist" by Great Bear. LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ King TubbyKing Tubby Surrounded By The Dreads At The National Arena ... LP
Greensleeves, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Wild dubs from the legendary King Tubby – not really a proper live record, but rather an amazing batch of studio extrapolations that Tubby let loose at a famous concert with The Wailers – reworked beautifully in the studio with some really incredible sounds! Heavy, hypnotic rhythms that pull you and don't let up – plus a few soulful, rootsy vocal numbers, too – and the titles include "I Am, I Am The King", "Most High In Dub", "Coxsone Down Beat", "Come On Little Girl, Come On", "Second Cut", "Ethiopia Land Of My Father" and more. LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Wayne McGhieWayne McGhie & The Sounds of Joy ... LP
Birchmount, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Lost funky soul from Toronto – receiving a proper release for the first time! Vocalist, guitarist and bass player Wayne McGhie recorded rock steady sessions with Studio One vets like Jackie Mittoo before pushing forward as a leader on this rare funk and soul album. It features six McGhie originals and a number of loose, hard soul/funk workouts of hits from the time. The standout track here is McGhie's centerpiece masterpiece "Dirty Funk" – a straight up instrumental funk monster – with these loose, funky guitar chordings, deeply grooving organ and tight, hard hitting drum breaks! Other tracks run the gamut from funk numbers, to loose, heavy soul covers. 12 musicians are credited, with back up horn section, piano and harpsichord and the ever present organ (Ike Bennet and L. Delpratt) and walloping drums (J. Joseph and Everett Paul). The large group never gets in the way of the loose, steady groove – a style surely learned during McGhie's days playing calypso and rock steady. Nice stuff – finally unearthed! Tracks include "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye", "When I Think Of Home", "Take A Letter Maria", "Woman Be Good", "By The Time I Get To Phoenix", "Cool It" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Light In The Attic black vinyl reissue pressing, with inner sleeve.)

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✨✧ MF DoomOperation Doomsday ... LP
Metal Face, 1999. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The first full length from MF Doom – a record that set the standard for underground hip hop to come! On this modern classic, Doom caps off the 90s with more jazzy soul in the beats, and some semblance of straightforward rhyme mastery from both Doom & his guests – taken to the outer limits! What really pushes this one into legendary status are how well he works with creaky comic adventure samples – using them as the genesis of Doom's metal face supervillain persona. Looking back, the set is clearly the building blocks for deeper insanity to come – but the sense of structure may well make it his best album ever! Includes "Doomsday", "Rhymes Like Dimes" feat Cucumber Slice, "The Finest" feat Tommy Gun, "Go With The Flow", "Tick Tick", "Hey!", "The Mic", "Dead Bent", "?" feat Kurious and much more – including all of the classic skits (yeah, we said it, classic skits, creative sci fi sample genius that are creative as the proper tracks) – with 19 tracks in all. LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Lou Reed & OthersWhy Don't You Smile Now – Lou Reed At Pickwick Records 1964 to 1965 ... CD
Light In The Attic, Mid 1960s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A long-overdue look at a very early, secretly legendary chapter in the career of Lou Reed – a time when he was slaving away in the studios of the budget-line Pickwick Records label, writing and recording all sorts of music that was released under the names of fake groups who didn't exist! These rare gems have always been the stuff of collectors – tracked down on obscure compilations next to more conventional material – and finally brought together here with the proper notes and documentation needed to enjoy all these weird and wild tunes together! And oddly, the sounds here are often not that different than those that Lou would create soon in the Velvet Underground – certainly not in "Sister Ray" territory, but definitely Lou Reed material, even when he's not singing – very offbeat takes on rock styles from the time, with a hell of a lot of edge overall! A few cuts might be a bit more pop – such as the few surf-styled numbers – but overall, the whole thing is a fantastic first chapter in Reed's career, finally getting its due as a whole with this collection. Titles include "Why Don't You Smile" by The All Night Workers, "Maybe Tomorrow" by Robertha Williams, "Flowers For The Lady" by Terry Philips, "Sneaky Pete" by The Primitives, "You're Driving Me Insane" by The Roughnecks, "Soul City" by The Foxes, "Ya Running But I'll Getcha" by The J Brothers, "Really Really Really Really Really Love" by Spongy & The Dolls, "I'm Gonna Fight" by The Hi Lifes, "Teardrop In The Sand" by The Hollywoods, and "Cycle Annie" by The Beachnuts. CD
(Includes a 40-page booklet with very detailed notes!)
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Why Don't You Smile Now – Lou Reed At Pickwick Records 1964 to 1965 ... LP 36.99
Why Don't You Smile Now – Lou Reed At Pickwick Records 1964 to 1965 (oxblood & gold vinyl pressing) ... LP 39.99

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✨✧ VariousBGP Presents Jazz Funk ... CD
BGP (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A heavy dose of funky jazz – and one that goes way past the obvious too – to include some real gems from the 70s that even we'd passed up! The package is filled with stellar jazz from the Fantasy Records family – Prestige, Pablo, Galaxy and Fantasy proper – choice numbers by The Blackbyrds, Stanley Cowell, Charles Earland, Patrice Rushen and others – funky jazz, soul, boogie and Brazil-flavored numbers from the top shelf of the diverse period! It's a tight, well chosen compilation with numbers you simply could not overlook in putting a set like this together – productions by the Mizells, Donald Byrd, Earland and others – but there's a few of leftfield choices, too. Simply a great little snapshot of the funky jazz and soul period and the family of labels that generated so much of the most creative music to come from it! 14 tracks and nearly 80 minutes of grooves: Includes "Happy Music" by Blackbyrds, "Close To You" by Marlon McClain, "Let Me Love You (Let Me Be Me)" by Stanley Cowell, "Taj Mahal" by Paulinho Da Costa, "Nov Ano" by Azar Lawrence, "Moon Dreams" by Flora Purim, "Montevideo" by Opa, "Glide" by Pleasure, "Shout It Out" by Patrice Rushen, "If Only I Could Prove To You" by The 3 Pieces and more. CD

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✨✧ AtmosfearDancing In Outer Space ... CD
Sequel (UK), 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
An amazing album of spacey dancefloor tunes – and the first-ever proper reissue of work by the legendary UK outfit Atmosfear! Atmosfear had a revolutionary electronic disco sound that's probably best compared to the Patrick Adams or Cloud One work for the P&P label in the US – and the tracks on this set sparkle with splashy beats, tranced-out keyboards, flipped-up bass, and nice jazzy riffs to keep the whole thing in a soulful mode. If you've never heard the group, this one will blow your mind – and if you only have one or two of their original tracks on other compilations, you'll appreciate all the previously unreissued tracks on this 10-song set! Titles include "Outer Space", "Motivation", "Extract", "Alternative II", "Extra Special", "Interplay", "Return of LB", and their classic "Dancing In Outerspace", laid out in the full 9 minute 12" version! CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ DevoHardcore Vol 1 ... CD
Ryko, Mid 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Early art punk genius from Devo – the amazing underground material from the pre-WB years – when they were still Ohio college students! Hardcore Volume 1 features 4 track recordings made in the mid 70s, including some early versions of tracks they'd re-recorded later for their first proper album – including "Jocko Homo", "Mongoloid", "Soo Bawls" and their deranged cover of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" – and a whole bunch more that have only ever been heard by hardcore spuds. It has a cruder sound than their pop years and a darker, chillier vibe that's pretty incredible, but the concept is in full form, even at this early point! Other tracks include "Mechanical Man", "I'm A Potato", "Uglatto", "Stop Look And Listen"and more. CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)

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✨✧ ESGSouth Bronx Story – The Best Of ESG ... CD
Universal Sound/Soul Jazz (UK), Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Finally! Someone's gone and done a proper job of reissuing the great work of the legendary ESG! The group are a key chapter in the New York groove scene – and were a seminal link in the post-punk, post-disco, old school hip hop years, when bands and styles were criss-crossing the Big Apple like crazy. The four Scroggins sisters made up the group, and were helped by their friend Tito Libran on added percussion. ESG had this mad choppy groove that mixed raw guitars, heavy conga, and rolling basslines into a sound that was sampled heavily back in the day, and which would make the best of today's post-rock groups weep! Similar to their labelmates Liquid Liquid on 99 Records, but with a groove that's totally unique, and a hot jumpy sound that's still pretty darn fresh today! The material here is lovingly collected and packaged with the usual Soul Jazz flair – and there's a total of 16 tracks that include "Moody", "Get Funky", "Hold Me Right", "Tiny Sticks", "Moody (Spaced Out)", "You're No Good", "Come Away", "Parking Lot Blues", "About You", and the legendary sample cut "UFO". CD
(Includes the slipcase!)

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✨✧ Peven EverettKissing Game ... CD
Kindred Spirits (Netherlands), 2004. Used ... Out Of Stock
An early masterpiece from Peven Everett – underground soul at its finest, originally issued in a hand-made package by Peven, now finally out in proper release! This set's much more uptempo than Peven's Speed Of Light album – jumping along in a lively groove with lots of house music influences and plenty of warm and soulful keyboards. Peven's vocals are more stripped down than before – spare, catchy, and really hitting the essence of his style. A few other tracks feature singer Billie Jewell, and most of the record features percussion from Larry Billups II – and as with Peven's other work, the album's steeped in soulful instrumentation that reveals his rich heritage in jazz. Titles include "Sounds Like Paradise", "The Lillie Walk", "Puerto Rico", "Boy I Need", "For Sun Is Gold", and "Draining Pain" – and this new CD edition also features the bonus track "Puerto Rico (12" mix)". CD
(Out of print. Hype sticker on digipak.)

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✨✧ Grand PubaReel To Reel ... LP
Elektra, 1992. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
The solo LP, after he left and before he rejoined Brand Nubian. Mostly produced by Puba, with some help from Kid Capri, the Stimulated Dummies, the Brand New Heavies and others. In the same sense that the Nubes records without Puba showed he wasn't the be all and end all of the group, this solo effort let Maxwell shine brightly on his own. Yet another reason the early 90s are looked back upon as one of the finest times in hip hop. Includes "360 (What Goes Around)", "Proper Education", "That's How We Move It", "Check It Out", "Back It Up", "Big Kids Don't Play", "Ya Know How It Goes", and "Proper Education". LP, Vinyl record album
(2020 Black Friday limited edition pressing – on tangerine orange/canary yellow and blue jay with white starburst vinyl!)

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✨✧ Billie HolidaySongs & Conversations ... LP
Paramount, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record from Billie Holiday – and not really a proper sort of "album" at all! Instead, the set features the posthumous release of tapes from sessions recorded with pianist Jimmy Rowles and bassist Artie Shapiro – tracks that feature Billie singing in a looser mode than on Verve, but also talking a fair bit too! The conversation is what really makes the record – as it shows a bad-rapping Billie who's often a lot more self-possessed than you'd guess from the sadder sound of her classic recordings. Her voice is easily recognizable, but the subject matter is often quite surprising – and surprisingly well-recorded. Titles include "Rappin About Jimmy Rowles", "I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good", "Just Friends", "Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone", and "Everything Happens To Me". LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue.)

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✨✧ KinnyYou Can't Kill A Dame With Soul ... CD
Tru Thoughts (UK), 2012. Used ... Out Of Stock
The second proper solo album from Kinny – whose warm vocals on a number of Tru Thoughts releases mpressed us leading up to her solid solo set – and this one is a straight up knockout! Her voice brings a depth of soul to every recording we've heard of her – be it spacey club grooves or jazzy modern electronics-flavored soul. Since the preceding Idle Forest Of Chit Chat album, she's dojng her thing with a much more personal approach, and this one fully delivers on the increasing promise over the past few years. Modern soul with spacey touches and one of the best albums on Tru Thoughts in quite a while! You Can't Kill A Dame With Soul Includes "Floating Zzzzzzz!", "Big Fat Liar", "Tick Can Tock" feat Son Of Light, "Up Side Down", "Suffocate", "Lost Baggage", a great little electro soul cover of The Cure's "The Love Cats", "You From This Sting", "One Fan Talking", "Shrinking Violet" and "Mmm Of My Hums". CD

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✨✧ Yusef LateefLive At Pep's Vol 2 ... CD
Impulse, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Finally! Yusef Lateef's live set at Pep's in 1964 is the stuff of legend. Not only is it one of his best-ever recordings, but it also yielded a huge amount of material that was not issued at the time, and which only ever came out on later, badly-annotated issues. Now, the proper "part 2" set is finally issued – with all the lost cuts fully intact, and a great set of notes to explain everything. The set features one of Lateef's best cuts ever – "Brother John" – plus other great ones like "P-Bouk", "Nu-Bounk", and "Delilah". Throw away your beat up copy of Club Date, and check out this great new CD! CD
(1999 digipak pressing, cover has light wear.)

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✨✧ Love UnlimitedLove Unlimited – The Uni, MCA, & 20th Century Records Singles 1972 to 1975 ... LP
Universal, Early 1970s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic selection of work from one of the hippest girl groups of the 70s – the mighty Love Unlimited trio, three singers who all worked under the genius of Barry White in his prime! Unlike other girl trios of the time, who often used an older soul mode refitted with disco grooves – sometimes acting more like a chorus than a lead act – Love Unlimited always brought their full vocal strengths to play, and do a fantastic job here working in modes that rival some of the best male harmony groups of the early 70s – especially the sweet soul groups from New Jersey, New York, and Philly. And yes, Barry does kick up the groove a bit at times, but even then things are usually more in a midtempo mode, not a disco one – which makes for tremendous sounds throughout. This is the first-ever proper collection of the girls' singles from the early 70s – and titles include "Oh Love Well We Finally Made It", "Fragile Handle With Care", "Are You Sure", "I Should Have Known", "Is It Really True Boy Is It Me", "Walkin In The Rain With The One I Love", "Under The Influence Of Love", "It May Be Winter Outside", "I Love You So Never Gonna Let You Go", "I Belong To You", "So Nice To Hear", "People Of Tomorrow Are The Children Of Today", and "Share A Little Love In Your Hear LP, Vinyl record album
(2018 EU issue. Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has lightly bumped and bent corners.)
Also available Love Unlimited – The Uni, MCA, & 20th Century Records Singles 1972 to 1975 ... LP 13.99

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✨✧ MF DoomOperation Doomsday ... CD
Metal Face, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first full length from MF Doom – a record that set the standard for underground hip hop to come! On this modern classic, Doom caps off the 90s with more jazzy soul in the beats, and some semblance of straightforward rhyme mastery from both Doom & his guests – taken to the outer limits! What really pushes this one into legendary status are how well he works with creaky comic adventure samples – using them as the genesis of Doom's metal face supervillain persona. Looking back, the set is clearly the building blocks for deeper insanity to come – but the sense of structure may well make it his best album ever! Includes "Doomsday", "Rhymes Like Dimes" feat Cucumber Slice, "The Finest" feat Tommy Gun, "Go With The Flow", "Tick Tick", "Hey!", "The Mic", "Dead Bent", "?" feat Kurious and much more – including all of the classic skits (yeah, we said it, classic skits, creative sci fi sample genius that are creative as the proper tracks) – with 19 tracks in all. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)

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✨✧ Charles MingusMingus Dynasty (plus bonus track) ... CD
Columbia/Legacy, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A Columbia Records classic by the great Charles Mingus – his follow-up to the seminal Mingus Ah-Um, and a set that's got a very similar flavor! As with some of Mingus' best material for Columbia, the album has him working with a slightly larger ensemble, but still holding onto the intensity of his smaller groups from a few years before – a way of merging the voices of saxophonists like Booker Ervin, John Handy, Benny Goldson, and Jerome Richardson – yet still allowing them space to break out with moments of pride and power that really send the whole thing home! This mix of the individual and ensemble is key to the Mingus genius of the period – and is also heard in the work of Roland Hanna on piano, Donald Ellis on trumpet, Jimmy Knepper on trombone, and Theodore Cohen on vibes – all of whom work alongside Charles' key drummer of the time, the great Dannie Richmond. Titles include "Diane", "Song With Orange", "Gunslinging Bird", and "Far Wells Mill Valley" – and a haunting take on "Mood Indigo". CD includes the bonus track "Strollin" and unedited versions of "Slop", "Song With Orange", "Gunslinging Bird", and "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" – all of which were originallly shaved down for release on the original album, now here in their proper form for the first time! CD
(1998 pressing. Case has a small cutout hole.)

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✨✧ Mulatu Astatke Featuring Fekade Amde MaskalEthio Jazz (180 gram vinyl) ... LP
Heavenly Sweetness (France), 1970s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Mad funk from Ethiopia – classic work by the legendary Mulatu, one of Africa's heaviest artists of the 70s! Mulatu's been kind of a beathead secret for years – as most of his exotic grooves were never issued properly outside of Africa, and have only been the province of collectors who had the money and cash to get their hands on the work. The music's got a strange, other-worldly feel – a mix of bass-heavy dubby rhythms and spaced-out jazzy solos played on saxophone and electric piano – all coming together in a unique style that will blow your mind! The LP is the first-ever proper vinyl reissue of Mulatu's work – and collects together the best tracks from the recent Ethiopiques CD series, 9 titles that include "Yekatit", "Nesanet", "Sabye", "Ykermo Sew", "Asmarina", "Gubelye", "Dewel", and "Ene Alantchi Alnorem". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Clara RockmoreTheremin (aka Art Of The Theremin) ... LP
Delos, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A groundbreaking album of theremin music – recorded at a time when many people had forgotten about the instrument a bit, but at a level that takes the electronic force to a whole new level! The theremin first rose to fame on 50s sci fi soundtracks and weird mood music records – and although it had gotten use on rock albums during the psychedelic years, it never got the proper treatment it deserved until this groundbreaking set from theremin wizard Clara Rockmore! Rockmore plays the instrument here alongside piano from Nadia Reisenberg – really stripping away sci fi futurist stereotype of the theremin, as she takes on work from serious composers, plus other sources too – using the instrument with a sense of drama, and the virtuosic control of a master instrumentalist – on titles that include "Vocalise", "Song Of Grusia", "The Swan", and "Chant Du Memestrel". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original blue label pressing with Mastered By Capitol stamp in the gatefold cover, in fantastic shape!)

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✨✧ Pieter VerlindenPV Tapes 1 – Jambon D'Ardenne ... LP
678 Records (Netherlands), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really great soundtrack from Dutch composer Pieter Verlinden – a set of short little tracks that's plenty heavy on keyboard work, and which features a fair bit of funky moments too! As with most non-commercial soundtrack recordings, the tracks here weren't given proper titles, as no record was ever planned for release – but the 35 numbers in the package work together wonderfully as a testament to Pieter's great ear for a 70s groove – work that would be right at home next to some of the Brit sound library work used in famous TV shows, or some of the Italo crime work of the period too! LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ VariousComplete Dial Records Modern Jazz Sessions (9CD set) ... CD
Dial/Mosaic, Late 40s. Used 9CDs ... Out Of Stock
Seminal sounds from one of the most important labels of the early bebop years – a tiny imprint based in LA, but one that played a big role on the New York scene as well! Dial Records is often best-remembered for documenting some key early material by Charlie Parker – but as you'll see in this set, the company had a wonderful ear for other artists too – and managed to record some incredible work during a relatively short span of time! The tracks here were all done in a span of less than four years – from mid 1945 through late 1948 – yet together, they represent a blueprint of bop that would last for years to come – material that has often come out in varied formats over the years, and finally gets its full, proper presentation here – in an overstuffed box that's in the best Mosaic Records tradition! The collection features individual sessions, laid out in chronological order – with full notes on each, and a presentation that tracks down obscure tracks from varied releases, then brings them together to represent the full creative output at each moment. The 9CD package features 185 tracks in all – on sessions led by Red Norvo, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Howard McGhee, Sonny Berman & Bill Harris, Dexter Gordon, Erroll Garner, Earl Coleman and Fats Navarro, Dodo Marmarosa, and the team of Wardell Grey and Dexter Gordon. CD
(Out of print limited and numbered copy with box, book, and all the CDS. In great shape!)

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✨✧ Gene ClarkRoadmaster ... CD
Edsel/Demon (UK), 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
A warm, wonderful set of Gene Clark recordings from the early 70s – material that probably should have been issued as a proper album in the States back in the day, as sounds pretty much as solid to us as some of his great work in preceding years – but was issued only in Europe at the time! Roadmaster was pulled together from 1972 sessions that were essentially abandoned, but it's truly top notch Cali country rock featuring Byrds and Burrito Brothers in the sessions. Titles include "She's The Kind Of Girl", "Full Circle Song", "Roadmaster", "In A Misty Morning", "She Don't Care About Time", "Shooting Star", "Rough And Rocky", "One In A Hundred", "I Remember The Railroad" and more. CD

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✨✧ DaszuZone of Swans/Lucid Actual (plus 1/2 Dativa) ... CD
Lion, Early 80s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Rare tracks from the Daszu project of composer/artist Mark Rudolph – music initially recorded in Wisconsin, without much exposure at the time – but with a vibe that's much more in keeping with the darker reaches of the UK post-punk scene! Instrumentation is relatively spare and hypnotic – bass, keyboards, phasing guitar, and muted drums – used in ways that initially echo some of the Rough Trade or Factory Records groups, but which also then gets a bit more creative as the music goes on – especially on the last third of tracks, which Rudolph recorded in Australia. This CD marks the first proper release of this material away from the cassette generation – and titles include "Dina Tina", "Kyrstalene Voga", "La Plus Belle", "Love/Obsession", "Cynthia", "Suppressed Malice", "Phrenesis", "Beta Diminished", "Declaration", and "Pink Haze". CD

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✨✧ Deep PurpleDeep Purple In Rock ... LP
Warner, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Deep Purple may be asking a lot to knock the faces of the presidents off Mount Rushmore, and put up their own images instead – but given the force of this classic early 70s set, they may well have the musical power on their own to carve up a whole mountainside! The album's a ripper right from the start – a tight barrage of fierce guitars and heavy drums from the legendary lineup that included Roger Glover, Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillian, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice – a group so tight, so tremendous, the only way to proper describe them is to encourage you to drop the needle on a classic gem like this! A non-stop barrage from start to finish – with tracks that include "Speed King", "Bloodsucker", "Child In Time", Into The Fire", "Flight Of The Rat", and "Living Wreck". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Grand PubaReel To Reel ... CD
Elektra, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "360 (What Goes Around)", "Proper Education", "That's How We Move It", "Check It Out" featuring Mary J. Blige, "Back It Up", "Big Kids Don't Play", "Ya Know How It Goes", "Proper Education", "Check Tha Resume", "Honey Don't Front", "Lickshot", "Reel To Reel", "Soul Controller", "Baby What's Your Name?" – plus the bonus tracks "360 (What Goes Around) SD50 remix" and "Who Makes The Loot?". CD

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✨✧ John HawksworthGoal – The World Cup 1966 ... CD
El (UK), 1966. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Totally wonderful sounds from UK soundtrack giant John Hawksworth – penned for a film on the heated World Cup of 1966, but served up in John's usual blend of jazzy styles, mod elements, and beautifully tuneful grooves! The CD presents the music with lots of snippets of dialogue from the film – not talking, but a bit of narration, served up in a cool "proper" 60s Brit voice, which adds a surprising amount of charm to the album – but without getting in the way of the music – which does a nice "dance" with the narration on most numbers. Most titles are named after different matches represented on screen – "England V Portugal", "North Korea V Portugal", "England V Mexico", "Russia V Hungary", and so on! CD

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✨✧ Ivan Boogaloo Joe JonesSweetback ... CD
P-Vine (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A monster set of work by one of the funkiest guitar players ever! Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones recorded a number of sides for Prestige Records during the early 70s – but this rare gem came out after all those, in 1975, on the tiny Joka label, and never really got into proper circulation at the time – making it one of THE indie jazz funk classics of the 70s! The album's actually one of Boogaloo's best – and has a rougher edge than his Prestige albums – heard to great effect on the two standout funky cuts, "Sweetback" and "Confusion" – both of which are stunners that feature Jones really ripping away on the guitar! The whole set's nice, though – and other tracks include "You've Got It Bad Girl", "Trouble In Mind", and "Jamaica Farewell". CD

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✨✧ Eero KoivistoinenOriginal Sin (orange vinyl pressing) ... LP
Scandia/Svart (Finland), 1971. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The rare fourth album from Finnish reed legend Eero Koivistoinen – his first on a proper jazz label, but still a pretty darn obscure set overall! Although only 25 at the time, Eero's already showing a real maturity in both his solo structures, and his overall conception of his music – sounds that have a sophistication that shows his strong musical education as a youth, but which also open up to all these freewheeling modes that mark Koivistoinen as a player at the forefront of changes taking place on the Finnish scene! There's a few fusion touches here and there – great electric piano from Eero Ojanen, and guitar from Lance Gunderson – but balanced nicely with the bold acoustic currents from Eero on tenor and soprano sax, and work from Tappi Luuppola on trumpet, Juhani Aalto on trombone, and Pekky Poyry on alto. The groove is a more jazz-based take on territory that would soon show up on the Love Records label, but graced throughout by Eero's wonderful phrasing – on titles that include "Bye Bye/Hello", "The Original Sin", "Both & And", "Summersea", and "Sinner". LP, Vinyl record album
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✨✧ KonkSound Of Konk – Tales Of The New York Underground 1981 to 88 ... CD
Soul Jazz (UK), 1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest New York groups of the early 80s – and a key link in the post-disco, post-punk, and no wave scenes of the time! Konk had an incredible sound that featured a stripped down blend of bass, live percussion, and horns – all grooving together in a style that sat somewhere between Kid Creole and ACR – but without the kitsch of the former, or the darkness of the latter! The bass dominated on most tracks – rolling out amidst the drums and congas, and setting a pace that was picked up strongly by the group's tight work on horns. Most tracks are acoustic, save for the bass – and the vocals are kept at a minimum to allow for the strongest focus on the tunes rhythmic progressions! As usual, Soul Jazz have done a tremendous job of recounting the group's history in a wealth of notes, interviews, and photos – and this well-done package is the first ever proper reissue of the group's work! Titles include "Machina Jam", "Baby Dee", "Elephant", "Soka Loka Moki", "Love Attack", "Konk Party", and "Your Life". Plus, the set also features bonus tracks "Konk Party (DJ tools)" and "Baby Dee (live)". CD

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✨✧ Lovin SpoonfulDaydream ... CD
Kama Sutra/Buddah, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
The second LP by one of the greatest sunny singles groups of the late 60s, reissued with bonus tracks and great remastering! This was the highest charting LP that the Spoonful had during their career, and it's actually the only proper LP of theirs to have been issued on CD before now. That's a shame, because the record is certainly as strong as much of what the Byrds and others of the ilk were doing at the time, and it's done up right this time with all the bells and whistles! Tracks include "Daydream", "There She Is", "Let The Boy Rock & Roll", "Bald Headed Lena", "Butchie's Tune", and "Big Noise From Speonk". Plus, the CD features 5 previously unissued versions of tunes that include "Didn't Want To Have To Do It", "Night Owl Blues", "Daydream", and "Fishin Blues". Perfect summer music! CD

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✨✧ MF DoomOperation Doomsday ... LP
Fondle 'Em, 1999. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
The first full length from MF Doom – a record that set the standard for underground hip hop to come! On this modern classic, Doom caps off the 90s with more jazzy soul in the beats, and some semblance of straightforward rhyme mastery from both Doom & his guests – taken to the outer limits! What really pushes this one into legendary status are how well he works with creaky comic adventure samples – using them as the genesis of Doom's metal face supervillain persona. Looking back, the set is clearly the building blocks for deeper insanity to come – but the sense of structure may well make it his best album ever! Includes "Doomsday", "Rhymes Like Dimes" feat Cucumber Slice, "The Finest" feat Tommy Gun, "Go With The Flow", "Tick Tick", "Hey!", "The Mic", "Dead Bent", "?" feat Kurious and much more – including all of the classic skits (yeah, we said it, classic skits, creative sci fi sample genius that are creative as the proper tracks) – with 19 tracks in all. LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Mr ScruffNinja Tuna (3LP deluxe edition – with bonus download) ... LP
Ninja Tune, 2009. New Copy 3LPs (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The first proper Mr Scruff full length in more than half a decade – and as you might have gathered from the boisterous breakbeat funk and more soulful undercurrents of recent 12"s – he's broadened his sonic tapestry a bit! Ninja Tuna is the namesake title for his own imprint at his longtime home Ninja Tune – and if he's not out to break the mold on tried and true formulas, he does a fine job of spinning some engrossing soundscapes! Funk, soul, house and bedrock hip hop beats meet masterfully, and a couple of the best tracks are inflected with more accessible groove via some excellent guest vocalists – including Alice Russell and Anreya Tatiani, and Quantic and Pete Simpson drop by, too! Titles include "Test The Sound", "Music Takes Me Up", "Donkey Ride" featuring Quantic, "Hairy Bumpercress", "Whiplash", "Nice Up The Function", "Bang The Floor", "Get On Down", "Hold On" with Andreya Triana, "Give Up To Get", "Kalimba", "This Way" feat Pete Simpson" and "Stockport Carnival". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Horace ParlanHappy Frame Of Mind ... CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Wicked work by pianist Horace Parlan – and one of his most stunning Blue Note sessions ever! The album was first recorded in 1963, but then kept on the shelf for years – seeing only brief release as part of a Booker Ervin package in the late 70s, and finally coming out with the proper cover and lineup at some point in the 80s! Why Blue Note waited so long is a mystery, because the album's a gem throughout – almost more important, and more starkly modern than any of Parlan's other work for the label. Booker Ervin leads the frontline on tenor, alongside Johnny Coles on trumpet, Grant Green on guitar, and the rhythm section of Butch Warren and Billy Higgins. Parlan's choice of material is fantastic – with a number of Africanist tracks that feature unique rhythmic patterns that really push the soloists! Titles include "A Tune For Richard", "Dexi", "Home Is Africa", "Kucheza Blues", and "Back From The Gig". CD

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✨✧ Art PepperWay It Was! ... CD
Contemporary/OJC, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums ever by Art Pepper – even if it isn't a proper album! The set features material recorded in the late 50s, pulled together to form an album in the early 70s – and overall, it's some of the best Art Pepper work on record we can think of. Pepper plays beautifully on 4 tracks with tenorist Warne Marsh, and the rest of the cuts features equally great accompaniment from the likes of Jimmy Bond, Dolo Coker, Philly Joe Jones, and Red Garland. The material on the album is far fresher than most of Pepper's so-called "classic" sessions, and it shows the edge and creativity of his alto playing in a way that few other albums ever do. We really recommend this one if you've ever been disappointed by another Pepper album – because there's a sharpness here that really comes through. Titles include "All the Things You Are", "What's New", "Autumn Leaves", and "The Man I Love". CD features 2 bonus tracks – alternates of "All The Things You Are" and "I Can't Believe You're In Love With Me". CD

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✨✧ Elvis PresleyElvis At Stax (3CD set) ... CD
RCA, 1973. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A really unique moment in pop music history – tracks recorded in a 1973 stretch when Elvis Presley was working at the legendary Stax Records studios in Memphis – home to a huge amount of great soul and funk over the years, and a place where Presley cut some of his best studio work of the 70s! The original masters were issued in a very unassuming way – spread out over a number of albums, and presented in a way that virtually ignored this key criss-crossing of Memphis sounds – but this excellent package finally does the sessions some justice – by bringing them together with proper studio and recording details, as a very unified studio album from Elvis! The music isn't as funk or soul-based as you might expect – although there are a few soulful tunes in the set – and the musicians are more the usual bag backing Presley, instead of Stax giants, like The Bar-Kays – but the quality of the work is undeniable, and it's finally great to get a proper picture of the Stax sessions like this. 3CD set fetaures a massive 55 tracks – with all the masters from 1973, plus outtakes from the sessions too – all rapped up in a 7" square box with a special 40 page book. Titles include "Promised Land", "Raised On Rock", "If You Talk In Your Sleep", "I've Got A Thing About You Baby", "Help Me", "It's Midnight (take 7", "My Boy (take 1)", "Three Corn Patches (take 14)", "Find Out What's Happening (takes 7 & 8)", "You Asked Me To (take 3A)", "Spanish Eyes (take 2)", "Talk About The Good Times (take 3)", "For Ol Times Sake (take 4)", and "Loving Arms (take 2)". CD

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✨✧ PrimeridianDa Allnightr ... CD
All Natural, 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first proper full length effort from Chicago's Primeridian! There's an astral element to the rhymes and the loping bass grooves in Primeridian's sound, but like the best of the Chicago underground, it's rooted in everyday reality and unpretentious intelligence. Guests include J Sands, GQ Da Teacher & DJ Kico, with production by Kenny Keys & Stoney Rock. "Close The Door", "Floatin'", "Smoke Signals", "Trumpets Of Zion", "Yeah, Yeah We Know", "Pose To Do", "Social Studies Pt 2", "Brain Power", "Midwest Grit", "Melody", "From The Go", "Shoutro", "Tatuduhendi (Boogie Man)" and more! CD

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✨✧ Ike QuebecComplete Blue Note 45 Sessions ... CD
Blue Note, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
The "flipside" of Ike Quebec's legendary run of albums for Blue Note – a huge set of material recorded only as 45 singles during his same stretch at the label! Although Quebec's work as a soulful tenorist has been well documented and reissued over the years on albums like Blue & Sentimental and Heavy Soul, Ike also cut a fair number of singles aimed at the jukebox and radio crowds of the time – tunes that were more in the gutsy tenor and organ mode recorded by labels like Prestige or Chess, and which never made it onto any of the full-length sets for Blue Note! This great little package brings together all of Ike's 26 tracks recorded for 45s in the late 50s and early 60s – material that features organ on most numbers, played by either Ike Quebec, Sir Charles Thompson, or the enigmatic Edwin Swanston. Quebec's tone and phrasing is similar to his Blue Note LP work of the period, but there's also a more relaxed, and more punctuated feel to these recordings – one that's not as rough or raw as other jukebox tenor stars of the time, but which still steps out past the usual Blue Note poise, especially on the original numbers. Some tracks were briefly issued on the 80s collection With A Song In My Heart, and in a Mosaic box – but this is the first proper Blue Note album of the material. Titles include "Buzzard Lope", "Zonky", "Blue Monday", "Later For The Rock", "Dear John", "Blue Friday", "Ill Wind", "Mardis Gras", "Everything Happens To Me", "Me N Mabe", "All The Way", "Intermezzo", "All Of Me", and "Imagination". CD

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✨✧ Ike QuebecComplete Blue Note 45 Sessions Of Ike Quebec (Mosaic) ... CD
Blue Note/Mosaic, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2CDs ... Out Of Stock
The "flipside" of Ike Quebec's legendary run of albums for Blue Note – a huge set of material recorded only as 45 singles during his same stretch at the label! Although Quebec's work as a soulful tenorist has been well documented and reissued over the years on albums like Blue & Sentimental and Heavy Soul, Ike also cut a fair number of singles aimed at the jukebox and radio crowds of the time – tunes that were more in the gutsy tenor and organ mode recorded by labels like Prestige or Chess, and which never made it onto any of the full-length sets for Blue Note! This great little package brings together all of Ike's 26 tracks recorded for 45s in the late 50s and early 60s – material that features organ on most numbers, played by either Ike Quebec, Sir Charles Thompson, or the enigmatic Edwin Swanston. Quebec's tone and phrasing is similar to his Blue Note LP work of the period, but there's also a more relaxed, and more punctuated feel to these recordings – one that's not as rough or raw as other jukebox tenor stars of the time, but which still steps out past the usual Blue Note poise, especially on the original numbers. Some tracks were briefly issued on the 80s collection With A Song In My Heart, and in a Mosaic box – but this is the first proper Blue Note album of the material. Titles include "Buzzard Lope", "Zonky", "Blue Monday", "Later For The Rock", "Dear John", "Blue Friday", "Ill Wind", "Mardis Gras", "Everything Happens To Me", "Me N Mabe", "All The Way", "Intermezzo", "All Of Me", and "Imagination". CD

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✨✧ Miles DavisJazz Tracks ... LP
Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Although not actually a proper album – this is still one of the greatest Miles Davis albums of all time! Side one features 10 tracks from Miles' amazing soundtrack to the film Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud – with excellent work by French players Barney Wilen, Rene Urtreger, and Pierre Michelot, on haunting moody tracks like "Generique", "Lassassinat De Carala", "Au Bar Du Petit Bac", and "Dinner Au Motel". Great stuff – and with a wonderful sound that's like no other Miles album! Side 2 is equally great – as it features 3 classic sextet tunes – "On Green Dolphin Street", "Put Your Little Foot Right Out", and "Stella By Starlight" –peformed with Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, and Bill Evans in that amazing Kind Of Blue mode of perfection. Truly one of our favorite albums of all time! LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Guess WhoAmerican Woman (with bonus track) ... CD
Buddah/BMG, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include the classics "American Woman", "No Time", and "No Sugar Tonight" – plus "Humpty's Blues", "Proper Stranger", and "When Friends Fall Out". CD

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✨✧ Damon Locks & Black Monument EnsembleWhere Future Unfolds ... CD
International Anthem, 2019. Used ... Out Of Stock
An amazing record from Chicago musician/artist Damon Locks – maybe the album he's been waiting his entire life to make – and the first to really bring together the mighty sum of his many talents! The material was recorded live in performance at Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory – at an event that also included a group of singers and dancers to augment the musical performance – in a setting that gives Damon's majestic vision the proper setting it really deserves! Locks himself moves between electronics and vocal performances – in a core instrumental group that's heavy on drums and percussion from Dana Hall, clarinets from Angel Bat Dawid, and more percussion from Arif Smith – making music that's even more beautiful when the singers come into the mix, and take the energy to the sky with a very cosmic, righteous vibe. Locks has given us a glimpse of his vision in artwork, music, and writings over the years – but this time around, it feels like we're seeing the full scope at once – with more power and meaning than ever before. Titles include "Solar Power", "Rebuild A Nation", "Which I Believe It Will", "The Colors That You Bring", "The Future", "From A Spark To A Fire", "Black Monument Theme", and "Sounds Like Now". CD
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✨✧ Ronnie McNeirBest Of Ronnie McNeir ... CD
Expansion (UK), Late 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice selection of tracks recorded by Detroit soul legend Ronnie McNeir at the end of the 80s – smooth modern numbers that have barely had proper release, collected together here in an 18 track package designed to promote Ronnie's current work with the Four Tops! The set's less of a "best of" than it should be – as it doesn't have tracks from Ronnie's records for Motown, RCA, and other labels – but it's still a welcome addition to the reissue market, as we love just about all of Ronnie's work, and can hardly ever track it down. The overall style here is an extension of work that Ronnie did in the early 90s for the Expansion label – or some of the more obscure tracks that were recently culled together for the Rare McNeir compilation – a more modern take on the smooth and mellow sounds of the 70s, handled here with production that's a bit more modern, and vocals that are all-classic, all the way! Titles include "Follow Your Heart", "Hold On", "Why People Fall In Love", "Love Suspect", "Substance Abuse", "Please Come Be With Me", "Summertime Medley", "Lucky Number", "Can't Get No Credit", "Sexy Mama", and "I'm So In Love With You Baby". CD

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✨✧ Rudy Ray MooreSensuous Black Man ... LP
Kent, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Rudy Ray Moore cut some mighty raunchy records in his time – but this one may well the be the raunchiest, and maybe the funkiest too! The album's an instruction of "the proper way to make love to a lady" – but done in true Rudy Ray style, with very down-to-earth language that really takes off from the first few sentences – serving up an array of explicit descriptions and references to body parts that make the most hardcore hip hoppers seem like they're singing nursery rhymes! The music is wonderful, too – very funky congas and drums, pounding away behind the vocals, with some funky guitar touches too – all at a level that really makes the raw lyrics move. Parental Guidance is highly recommended – but that's also part of the pleasure of the record, too! LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ VariousClassic Jazz At The Philharmonic Jam Sessions 1950 to 1957 (10CD set) ... CD
Verve/Mosaic, 1950s. New Copy 10CD ... Out Of Stock
A much-needed collection of the famous Jazz At The Philharmonic performances of the 1950s – work that follows up the initial postwar run from producer/presenter Norman Granz, which helped lay the groundwork for Verve Records – but which hasn't gotten the full exposure it deserves! Unlike the 40s sessions, there's a lot of material here that never made it to CD – including tracks from the multi-record box set releases that included JATP volumes 11, 15, 16, and 17 – plus the Jazz Concert #1 album, Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl, and various Opera House sessions – and even the Lester Young Carnegie Blues record, which appeared later on vinyl! Some unreleased tracks have been added to the set too – and as with Mosaic Records at its best, this is less a reissue package than a proper presentation of material that was scattered out there in various formats – finally presented in the right order, with detailed notes, and really great sound. Artists are the cream of the crop of Verve at the time – Stan Getz, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Herb Ellis, Buddy DeFranco, Sonny Stitt, Benny Carter, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, and others – plus some non-Verve artist surprises as well! Very limited, and comes with a huge booklet of notes and performance details too. CD
 
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Soup/Private Property Of DigilSoup/Private Property Of Digil ... CD
Gear Fab, Late 60s. Used ... $6.99
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✨✧ George StraitOcean Front Property ... CD
MCA, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
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✨✧ State PropertyState Property – Exclusive Album Advance ... LP
Roc-A-Fella, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
With Beanie Siegel, Freeway, Young Chris, Oschino, Neef, Sparks, and Rell. LP, Vinyl record album
 
 
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