JOANNE BRACKEEN / RYO KAWASAKI - TRINKETS AND THINGS:
Duo LP from 1978 including a cool alternate version of Kawasaki's classic "Trinkets and things"! Just guitar, keys and singing, and still manages to make it interesting. Japanese original, with insert.

JOE GODDARD - HARMONICS:
House/electro/pop from 2024. Black vinyl version, still sealed copy.

RICHIE HAVENS - ALARM CLOCK:
Quality as usual with Richie, with great tunes like "Younger men grow older", the Moog-fest "End of the season" and the sweet title track. Reissue from 2025 on "galaxy effect" colored vinyl, including two bonus tracks.

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STEELY DAN - THE ROYAL SCAM:
From 1976 with a bunch of breezy classics like "Caves of Altamira" and "The fez". Cover has scratch mark on front. US later pressing.

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HALF JAPANESE - LOUD:
Challenging sounds from the Fair-brothers, check "My Concentration, Oh No". Cover has ring/corner wear, small tear on top seam, sticker tears on front. UK original, with lyrics insert.

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SOFA / HOUSCHYAR / OKAY TEMIZ - SELALE:
Belgian producer soFa, German musician Houschyar and legendary Turkish drummer/percussionist Okay Temiz team up for a mini-album of smokey, chugging kraut beats. Check out "Rhythm Is The Mother" for a taste.

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PAUL DESMOND & GERRY MULLIGAN - TWO OF A MIND:
Cool jazz from 1962, listen to "All The Things You Are". 180 g reissue from 2014.

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NAO - FOR ALL WE KNOW:
R&b/bouncy electro pop from 2016. Cover has a creased corner. EU original, green vinyl.

POLO G - DIE A LEGEND:
Trap/drill from 2019, here for the first time on vinyl. EU original, black ice/silver vinyl.

CECILE MCLORIN SALVANT - OH SNAP:
Vocal jazz from 2025. European/worldwide original, insert included.

BOBBY WOMACK - I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE WORLD IS COMING TO:
LP from 1975 including "Check it out", the Leon Ware-penned "What's your world" and my own favorite "Put something down on it". Cover in shrink with hype sticker and a cut corner. US original, includes printed inner sleeve.

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TEMPTATIONS - SKY'S THE LIMIT:
Norman Whitfield-produced LP from 1971 including their takes on "Just my imagination" and "Smilin' faces sometimes". Cover has a sawcut and a little corner wear. US original.

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CAETANO VELOSO - CINEMA TRANSCENDENTAL:
Soft bossa LP from 1979, listen to "Oracao ao tempo". 180 gram reissue from 2019.

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L.L. COOL J - MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT:
His best LP as I see it - many great tunes as the title track, "Around the way girl" and "The boomin' system". Record has surface marks, plays ok. Cover is strong VG with some general wear. US original.

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LISA LINN - SYNGE:
"Synge" classy vocal bossa jazz dancer. Cover is low VG+ due to a creased corner and a sticker on back. Scandinavian original.

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BIG JIM SULLIVAN - SITAR BEAT:
Instrumental sitar jamming by one of the finest session guitarists of all time. "Sunshine superman" is probably the most well-known cut, but the rest makes this a very nice addition to any Exotica-collection. Cover has drill hole. US original.

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HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUE NOTES - TO BE TRUE:
"Bad luck" & "Where are all my friends" amazing Philly soul/disco classics, and let's not forget the lovely title tune! Solid copy, just a tiny mark on front cover. US original.

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MARY JANE GIRLS - SAME:
"All night long" 80s soul anthem. No sticker on cover (unlike photo), but a small sticker on A-side label. German original.

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VAUGHAN MASON & CREW - BOUNCE, ROCK, SKATE, ROLL:
"Bounce, rock, skate, roll" massive disco/break classic much used in early hip hop. "Roller skate" sounds very similar, only less played. Cover has ring wear and edge wear, 7 cm split (and neat tape repair) on top seam, small path of water damage. US original.

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POETS OF RHYTHM - DISCERN / DEFINE:
Album from 2001 mixing reggae, afro and Sly Stone-ish funk. Check "Smilin' While You're Cryin", but the whole set is really nice. Light marks on vinyl, plays well. Cover has a little corner wear and creasing. UK original.

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MARLEY MARL - RE ENTRY:
One of the key producers of 80s/early 90s hip hop, here in 2001. Nice version of Roy Ayers' "Hummin'" among others. UK original with hype sticker and printed inners. This copy has a sticker on top right front.

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PETE ROCK & C.L.SMOOTH - MECCA AND THE SOUL BROTHER:
One of the best LPs in the history of hip hop. "Straighten it out", "T.R.O.Y." etc. Surface marks, plays ok. European reissue.

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LAST POETS - THIS IS MADNESS:
Political poetry over rough conga rhythms on this album that's influenced many rappers like Chuck D & KRS One. Check "White Man's Got A God Complex". Cover has ring/rub wear, worn edges, small split on bottom, 8 cm split on top seam (repaired with tape). US original.

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GENE PAGE - BLACULA:
"Run Tina run" hard funk tune on this 1972 soundtrack to an obscure and awful movie. Reissue.

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DIZZY GILLESPIE - SWING LOW SWEET CADILLAC:
Mid 60s LP featuring Mike Longo, with a great version of "Mas Que Nada". Cover has discrete pressure stamp on front + gold promo stamp on back. Later US 70s US press with yellow/orange labels.

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BETTY WRIGHT - EXPLOSION:
"Keep feelin", "Life" and "If I ever do wrong" absolutely lovely 70's soul! German original.

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BERNT ROSENGREN - STOCKHOLM DUES:
His debut album from 1965 featuring Lalle Svensson, Björn Alke, Bo Skoglund plus Nannie Porres on vocals on two tracks. Listen to the great "Tribute to Don" and "Allan's Blues". 2nd Swedish pressing from 1973.

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BILLY PAUL - GOING EAST:
"East" awesome classic fromt the deep end of Philly soul. No shrink on this copy (unlike photo). Reissue.

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MILT JACKSON - JAZZ 'N' SAMBA / STEREO:
US stereo original, AS-70 with orange/black ABC-Paramount labels and Van Gelder in dead wax. Record is glossy with some surface lines, plays well. "Jazz 'n' Samba" and "Jazz Bossa Nova" laidback bossa jazz on this mid-60s LP with Jimmy Heath, Tommy Flanagan and Richard Davis.

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KING CURTIS - LIVE AT FILLMORE WEST:
"Memphis soul stew" jazzy funk/soul classic with hard drums from Bernard Purdie, here in a killer live version! Gatefold sleeve has worn edges and a minor split. US 2nd issue with Rockefeller address and W logo.

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CHARLIE MINGUS - MINGUS IN EUROPE VOLUME 2:
Live set recorded in 1964 but unreleased until this album. With Eric Dolphy, Clifford Jordan, Jaki Byard and Dannie Richmond. Listen to "Charlemagne". German original in great shape.

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CHARLIE MINGUS - PITHYCANTHROPUS ERECTUS:
Live recording from Paris in 1970 with Jaki Byard, Charles McPherson etc. Listen to the title track. French original in laminated cover.

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TOMMY KOVERHULT KVINTETT - JAZZ I SVERIGE '83:
Strong modern jazz album with echoes of Coltrane. Really solid listening all through, but check "Sun and sin". Swedish-only original, complete with printed inner sleeve.

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BE BE K'ROCHE - SAME:
"Gotta make something out of my life" and "Kahlua mama" nice jazzy soul! LP from 1976 produced by Linda Tillery. US original, with insert.

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TRAMMPS - THIS ONE IS FOR THE PARTY:
1984 album including the slick soul/boogie cut "Shine a light" and the upbeat "Fantacity". Cover has some edge wear and a sticker on back. Dutch original (no US release for this).

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MANHATTANS - WITH THESE HANDS:
"Give him up" magical early 70s crossover soul plus the superb sweet soul cut "It's gonna take a lot". Cover has ring wear (a bit more than on photo), punch hole and 4 cm split on top seam (taped). US original, DLP 12000.

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ROCKY BOYD QUINTET - EASE IT:
LP from 1961 with Kenny Dorham, Ron Carter, Pete La Roca & Walter Bishop Jr. Check the awesome "Avars" - top class 60s jazz! Reissue.

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JOE HICKS - MIGHTY JOE HICKS:
Soul/rock/blues album with a classic breakbeat on "The Team", plus you get the deep soul track "Could it be love" (same as David Oliver on Mercury). Cover has drill hole. No shrink on this copy, unlike photo. US original.

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ERIC DOLPHY - MEMORIAL ALBUM:
LP from 1963 with Bobby Hutcherson, Prince Lasha and Clifford Jordan. Listen to "Jitterbug Waltz". Cover has some shelf wear, small split top seam right, minor bump on lower seam plus stereo-sticker has fallen off on this copy (unlike website photo). Later US 60s pressing with black/silver labels (of LP first released as "Conversations" with different cover).

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CHOKER CAMPBELL & HIS BIG 16 PIECE BAND - HITS OF THE SIXTIES:
Instrumental versions of Motown classics on this LP from 1965. "Baby love", "Come see about me", "Baby I need your loving" etc. Cover has light shelf/rub wear. US original, MT 620 with map label and deep groove.

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BERNARD WRIGHT - FUNKY BEAT:
LP from 1983 with nice soft soul in "Won't you let me love you". Cover has minor wear (but no cut corner, unlike photo). US original with printed inner.

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KAI WINDING - DIRTY DOG / MONO:
US mono original, V-8661 with black/silver T logo labels, no deep groove on this copy. Cover has a pressure stamp on back, minor bend top right corner, discrete staining on front but no punch hole (unlike website photo). "Sidewinder" in an instant, catchy version that works great in clubs.

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KOOL & THE GANG - KOOL JAZZ:
Classic funk with a jazz edge, including "Duji" and "North, East, South, West". This 1973 album contains material from their first two studio albums plus the "Live at PJ's" LP. Cover in shrink, has a sawcut and a little wear on opening.

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JOHNNY LYTLE - NEW AND GROOVY:
"Selim" outstanding jazzdance classic. Reissue.

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VARIOUS - HONEY BABY, HONEY BABY:
Soundtrack featuring Weldon Irvine, Blood Hollins & Zulema. Check the laidback funk groove "Nowhere". Cover is about 40% split and taped on top seam. Also two pin holes, a long but light scratch on front, some cracks/peeling on spine. US original.

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BIG JOHN PATTON - OH BABY:
Organ jazz LP with Grant Green, Blue Mitchell & Harold Vick. Check the groovy "Fat Judy" that sounds a lot like "The sidewinder". 180 gram reissue, no shrink on this copy.

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MARGIE JOSEPH - FEELING MY WAY:
Monster midtempo 70s soul on "I feel his love getting stronger" and "Come on back to me lover". LP is VG+ to EX. Cover has a few minor creases and a faint residue mark. US original.

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BJÖRN ALKE QUARTET - FINE AND MELLOW:
1976 album with the great, deep jazz waltz "Baskisk Vals". With Ed Epstein, Göran Strandberg and Fredrik Norén. Record in nice shape, no major issues at all. Cover has a minor sticker on front (not in photo). Swedish-only original.

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FLORA PURIM - OPEN YOUR EYES YOU CAN FLY:
Classic fusion set from 1976 with Airto, George Duke, Hermeto Pascoal, Ndugu Leon Chancler, Chick Corea etc. Check the title track. US original (without Milestone print at the bottom of labels).

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DAVID NEWMAN - HOUSE OF DAVID / STEREO:
US stereo original, SD 1489, green/blue label and black fan logo with horizontal Atlantic print. Clean record, cover in shrink with 5 cm split on bottom seam center. 1967 soul jazz album with the groovy "House of David" and the fine Cedar Walton-penned "The Holy Land".

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