MC SHAN - DOWN BY LAW:
Marley Marl-produced album from 1987 with the monster classic "The Bridge". Cover has some edge wear and a few small tears (not in photo). German original.

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BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS - NATTY DREAD:
Wailers LP from 1974 and the first one without Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Includes "Lively Up Yourself", "Rebel Music", "No Woman No Cry". Cover has ring/rubwear (not on photo). US 2nd pressing.

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J-STAR - NO DIGGITY / DIWALILOVE:
Reggae remake of Blackstreet's r&b anthem "No diggity" on the "Real rock" rhythm. Vinyl is slightly pitted from the pressing, plays fine.

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MANDRILL - COMPOSITE TRUTH:
Rootsy funk album with highlights in "Hang loose", "Fencewalk" and "Don't mess with people". Reissue, gatefold sleeve not in shrink (unlike photo).

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JAN GARBAREK - BELONGING:
Classic ECM album from 1974 with Keith Jarrett, Palle Danielsson and Jon Christensen. Listen to the intense "Spiral Dance". Cover has some lamination peeling around edges and sun fading (not on photo). German original without LC code.

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A TRIBE CALLED QUEST - OH MY GOD!:
Killer 12" from 1994. Includes the awesome LP mix & the Why remix of "Bonita applebum". UK original in pic sleeve.

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DOG SOLDIER - SAME:
Only album by short-lived band fronted by Keef Hartley. Too bad, because "Long and lonely night" and the second part of "Looks like rain" really shows promise. US original.

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STETSASONIC - BLOOD, SWEAT & NO TEARS:
LP from 1991 with tracks as "No B.S. allowed", "Uda man" and the funky "Don't let your mouth...". US original in shrink, with printed inner sleeve.

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DYNASTY - YOUR PIECE OF THE ROCK:
"I don't want to be a freak" classic disco. US original.

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TAANA GARDNER - NO FRILLS / PROMO:
Disco classic from Kenton Nix! Small mark on the instrumental side causes four crunches, otherwise alright. US original, promo copy in company sleeve.

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OSCAR PETTIFORD - MY LITTLE CELLO:
LP featuring 50s recordings previously released on the US 10" "The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet" and the Danish EP "Trio! Vol. 1". Listen to "Stockholm Sweetnin'". Cover has large splits on spine + small splits on top and bottom seam at opening. First US LP release for this material, Fantasy 86010 with blue deep groove labels.

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SEIJI - LOOSE LIPS / 3DOM:
Big broken beat favorite from 2002. UK original.

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G.C. CAMERON - YOU'RE WHAT'S MISSING IN MY LIFE:
"You're what's missing in my life", "Let's run away together" and "I'll be your servant" great 70s soul tunes. Cover has a small sawcut and a minor corner bump. US original.

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CHARLES MINGUS - THE GREAT CONCERT OF:
3xLP covering concerts that Mingus did in France in 1964 with Eric Dolphy and Clifford Jordan. Listen to "Fable of Faubus". Record 2 is VG, the other ones are fine. French original, this copy has BIEM on labels.

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ART FARMER - LISTEN TO ART FARMER:
Oliver Nelson-arranged LP from 1963 including a fine version of "Naima". Dutch stereo original, 136 308 MCY.

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FUNK INC - SAME:
Their first album, sought after for awesome classics as "Kool is back" & "Sister Janie". Old reissue.

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VOICES OF EAST HARLEM - RIGHT ON BE FREE:
"Run Shaker Life" and "For What It's Worth" catchy, uplifting gospel soul tunes. Cover has a little corner wear. US original, comes with lyric sheet and printed inner sleeve (a little split and taped).

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FATS NAVARRO - THE FABULOUS FATS NAVARRO VOL 1:
Early Blue Note album with Sonny Rollins, Bud Powell, Tommy Potter, Roy Haynes, Charlie Rouse, Tadd Dameron a.o. Listen to "Our Delight". Cover has a minor residue mark. French 80s reissue.

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SLICK RICK FEATURING DOUG E. FRESH - SITTIN' IN MY CAR:
Charming Slick Rick joint using Billy Stewart's soul classic to great effect. US original in shrink.

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KAI WINDING - THE INCREDIBLE KAI WINDING TROMBONES / MONO:
US mono original, A-3 with orange/black Am-Par labels and RVG in dead wax. Marks and lines on record, plays with mild background noise, still enjoyable. Cover has basic shelf wear, some lamination bubbles and small and faint marker pen writing on back. Early Impulse title with lovely jazz tunes in "Impulse" and "Speak Low".

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CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR - STRUCK GOLD:
Mini album from 1983 with driving disco funk on "I struck gold" and US original.

WHISPERS - SAME:
1979 soul/disco album with the floorfillling classic "And the beat goes on" and quality slowies as "Lady" and "I love you". US original.

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HÅKAN HELLSTRÖM - 1974:
Swedish original, clear vinyl version, in shrink with hype sticker.

JEAN CARN - MY LOVE DON'T COME EASY / SWEET AND WONDERFUL:
Big Philly soul classics, sounding as great as ever. A few small pieces of paper in vinyl on "My love" side, plays foine with justa couple of light ticks. Loud cut reissue 12" in company sleeve (with price tag).

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DE LA SOUL - SAY NO GO:
One of their big early tunes, produced by Prince Paul. Light marks, plays fine. US original with picture sleeve in shrink.

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HERMAN KELLY - PERCUSSION EXPLOSION:
"A refreshing love" uplifting rare groove gem with a loose, piano-led groove. "Dance to the drummer's beat" huge funk/break classic. Reissue, no shrink on this copy.

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RASPUTIN'S STASH - SAME:
Funk/soul from 1971 with a personal pick in "Mr Cool". Gatefold cover has a sawcut, brown tape residue around rear top seam, 9 cm rip inside fold-out. US original.

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MOZART / DELLA CASA / LUDWIG / LOOSE - COSI FAN TUTTE (HIGHLIGHTS):
UK stereo original from 1959.

ANTHONY BRAXTON - CREATIVE ORCHESTRA MUSIC 1976:
Braxton in 1976 with a large orchestra featuring Roscoe Mitchell, Dave Holland, Karl Berger and Barry Altschul among others. Record is VG+ to EX. US original with light blue labels, comes with printed inner sleeve.

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VARIOUS - LYRICIST LOUNGE VOL 2:
Double album packed with quality from Mos Def, Big Noyd, Big L, Talib Kweli etc. Vinyl has some marks, still plays ok. US original from 2000.

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DJ SPINNA - HERE TO THERE:
Diverse LP from Spinna ranging from hip hop to house. "Rock" is block party-style hip hop, check that and the mellow "You got to live". "Music in me" is great soulful house with Shaun Escoffery. EU original in shrink (unlike photo).

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LOS HERMANOS LATINOS - LAS CALENAS REMIX / PUERTO RICO REMIX:
Remixes of late 60s/early 70s Afro Cuban tracks with a sureshot party sound. Original white label 12" from 2005.

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BO HANSSON - MELLANVÄSEN:
Strong experimental LP with both slow, druggy tracks with heavy drums like "Väntan", and some more out there moments as well. Cover has small writing on front (not on photo). Swedish original.

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HOT SALSA - MALDITO PRIMITIVO:
Swedish latin LP from 1984. Contains the happy vocal track "Samba es la musica" but I prefer the version of the cumbia classic "La cumbia campesina". Record has surface marks but nothing major, plays ok. Cover has a small residue mark. Swedish original, with printed inner sleeve (a bit worn and taped).

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JAY DEE - COME ON IN LOVE:
"Strange funky games and things" killer funk/soul tune with massive drums, and don't miss the modern soul gem "I can't let you go"! Record is VG+ to EX. Cover in torn shrink with a cut corner. US original.

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JAZZY JAY - COLD CHILLIN' IN THE STUDIO:
LP from 1989 with killer hip hop classics as Ultimate Force "I'm not playing", Jazzy Jay "Do what you gotta do" and Nu-Sounds "Yo stupid". US original.

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BOB MARLEY - THANK YOU LORD / WISDOM:
Pic sleeve 45 from 1981 featuring two previously unreleased Bob Marley tracks. UK original.

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ISLEY BROTHERS - THIS OLD HEART OF MINE:
Monster Motown album from 1966 with big tunes as the title track, "There's no love left" and the LP-only stunner "Seek and you shall you find"! Reissue, no shrink on this copy.

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ALICE BABS - MUSIC WITH A JAZZ FLAVOUR:
"Been to Canaan" in a great club-friendly vocal jazz version. Promo sticker on A-side label. Swedish original, first pressing on Swedish Society.

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DIGA RHYTHM BAND - DIGA:
11 percussionists on one album - call it the US equivalent to Niagara if you like. All tracks have their place in a varied DJ set, it just depends on what style/tempo you want. No cut corner on this corner, unlike photo. US original.

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FRANK ZAPPA - THEM OR US:
2LP from 1984, listen to "Sinister footwear II" or "Frogs with dirty little lips". Clean records. Cover has two small tears on front (not in photo). German original, gatefold sleeve.

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JIMMY MCCRACKLIN / LAFAYETTE THOMAS - THE BEST OF JIMMY MCCRACKLIN WITH LAFAYETTE THOMAS:
Japanese comp from 1984. Witn insert, no obi. Cover is a bit wavy.

DON ELLIS ORCHESTRA - LIVE IN 3 2/3 / 4 TIME / STEREO:
US stereo original, ST-20123. Clean record, cover has basic ring/shelg wear. Mid-60s live set with a bunch of great tracks - check "Thetis", "Freedom Dance" and "Orientation".

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JAN JOHANSSON - DU GLÄDJERIKA SKÖNA:
Slightly freer and more abstract sound than many of his other albums. Listen to "Till Exempel 1" and "Du Glädjerika Sköna" or the softer "Astral Blues". Record is close to NM. Cover is lower VG+ due to a little faint staining on front. Swedish-only original.

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DOLLAR BRAND - AFRICAN PORTRAITS:
The South African pianist on Canadian label in 1973. Solo piano over two sides, listen to "Cherry". Canadian original.

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CANDI STATON - CANDI:
Her 1974 LP with fine soul in "A little taste of love" and the Phillip Mitchell-penned favorite "Can't stop being your fool" + "Here I am again". US original, sealed copy with a cut corner.

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BRIAN AUGER & THE TRINITY - DEFINITELY WHAT!:
Heavy jazz rock sound on "Bumpin on sunset" & "John Brown's body". Record has light marks, plays well with occasional background noise. Tiny sticker + small writing on labels. Scandinavian original.

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RIP RIG & PANIC - I AM COLD:
Experimental post punk from 1982 featuring Don Cherry and a young Neneh Cherry on vocals. Listen to "Epui epi arp woosh". UK original.

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SUPREMES - WE REMEMBER SAM COOKE:
LP from 1965 with versions of "You send me", "Chain gang" and lots more Cooke classics. Record has some minor paper marks and a few small feelable marks causing odd pops, plays well overall. The front-laminated flipback sleeve has a minor stain on back. UK mono original.

CHARLES MINGUS - WONDERLAND / JAZZ PORTRAITS:
Strong LP with Booker Ervin & John Handy. Listen to "Nostalgia in Times Square". Cover has tape around edges on rear part of gatefold. Later US pressing (from late 60s) of LP first released in 1959 as "Jazz Portraits" (with different cover art).

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