ARABIAN PRINCE - STRANGE LIFE:
Electro rap from 1984. Record is VG to VG+, only some minor marks, plays well. US original.

ARAYA'S FAMILY - SAME / AE 630:
Scarce Ethiopian pic sleeve 45 with 4 tracks in the religous vein, listen to "Engeda Negne Ene". Vinyl in fine shape, pic sleeve has some creasing, small splits and tiny writing on front. Ethiopian original (made in Lebanon).

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ARC - ... AT THIS:
UK original, SKL-R 5077. Record has some light scuffs/marks, plays fine. Cover has heavy ring/edge wear, creasing, small tear on front, old shop sticker on back. Mighty UK prog from 1971, listen to "Let Your Love Run Through" and " Perfectly Happy Man".

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ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS - I CAN'T STOP DANCING:
"Love will rain on you" superb sweet soul, plus the uptempo party tune "I can't stop dancing" and a great version of the Curtis Mayfield-penned "I've been trying"! Cover has some edge wear, average ring wear, small sawcut. US original with red/green label and Broadway address.

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ARCHIE SHEPP - KWANZA:
Partly free jazz & partly spiritual sounds with Leon Thomas, Charles Davis, Woody Shaw, Grachan Moncur III a.o. Check "Bakai" or "New Africa". Recorded in 1968-69 but first released on this album in 1974. Reissue from 2023.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - AMAZING GRACE:
Aretha in gospel mode, including a great version of "Wholy holy"! Cover has some ring/rub wear and 2 cm peeling on spine. US original, red/green labels with Broadway address.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - ARETHA IN PARIS:
Live album from 1968 with classics as "Chain of fools", "Don't let me lose this dream", "I never loved a man" etc. Cover is low VG+, has some rub wear and edge wear, tiny nick on opening, minimal scratch on back, 4 cm split on bottom edge. US original, red/green labels with Broadway address.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - CHAIN OF FOOLS / PROVE IT:
Beyond classic soul. Record is strong VG with pretty light marks, plays ok. Swedish original in pic sleeve, with 4-prong centre.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - HEY NOW HEY (THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SKY):
"Angel" and "That's the way I feel about cha" top soul classics on this LP from 1973. Vinyl is virtually NM, cover has a little peeling on top seam. US original with red/green label and Broadway address.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - I NEVER LOVED A MAN THE WAY I LOVE YOU:
All-time soul classic including the incredible "Don't let me lose this dream" and "Respect". Light marks, plays ok. No shrink or sticker on this copy, unlike photo. 180 gram reissue, mono pressing.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - I NEVER LOVED A MAN THE WAY I LOVE YOU / STEREO:
All-time classic including "Respect", "Don't let me lose this dream" etc. Cover has "Respect" hype sticker and an award sticker on front (not two, unlike photo). US stereo original with blue/green labels and black fan.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - LADY SOUL / STEREO:
Massive 60s soul classic including "You make me feel like a natural woman" & "Chain of fools". Record in solid condition. Cover has minor edge wear. Hype sticker on front. US original with green/blue black fan labels.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - SOUL '69:
The first lady of soul does a great version of "Tracks of my tears", plus "If you gotta make a fool of somebody" is nice too. LP is strong VG with light marks, plays alright. Cover has some ring/edge wear, sticker front and back + saw cut (not on photo). US original, red/green labels Broadway address.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - SOUL SISTER:
"Cry like a baby" stunning 60s soul - a firm personal favorite! 180 gram reissue.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - SPIRIT IN THE DARK:
Another classic LP from her, including her super version of "Oh no not my baby" and the gorgeous "You and me". Vinyl is close to NM. Cover only has very minor edge wear (no cutout, unlike photo). US original with Broadway address.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - SWEET PASSION:
"When I think about you" and "Sunshine will never be the same" killer tunes on this 1977 album. Cover has ring wear and some edge wear. Italian original.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - YOU:
"It only happens" awesome midtempo 70s soul (for me better than the Jackie Wilson version), plus her take on "Sha-la bandit". Cover has some creasing and a sawcut. US original.

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ARLO GUTHRIE - HOBO'S LULLABYE:
US 2nd pressing, gatefold cover.

ARMAND HAMMER & THE ALCHEMIST - MERCY:
Alchemist, Billy Woods and Elucid with a great 2025 LP. Dark but melodic hip hop - thoughtful rhymes over great production as expected. Listen to "Laraaji" and "Calypso Gene". US issue on black vinyl.

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ARMANDO TROVAJOLI E LA SUA ORCHESTRA - GERSHWIN / TROVAJOLI VOLUME 1:
Orchestral easy listening-style versions of classic tunes from the Gershwin-songback, featuring the vocals of 4 + 4 Di Nora Orlandi. Italian only original.

ARNE DOMNERUS & HIS ORCHESTRA - SAME / MONO:
Seldom seen LP from 1960 with Georg Riedel, Rune Gustafsson and Egil Johansen. "Haul Away Joe" is great! Some marks and lines on record, plays ok with minor distractions. Cover has 2/3 split bottom seam, half split + a couple of rips on spine center, edge wear plus price sticker on front. Danish mono original, MLP 15062.

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ARNOLD BLAIR - FINALLY MADE IT HOME / I WON THE BIG DEAL THIS TIME (ALTERNATE VERSION):
Killer 70s soul from the same sessions as "Trying to get next to you", but previously unreleased. Flipside is a slightly different version of the flip to "Trying...". UK original, first pressing without "R" on label, in company sleeve.

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ARROWS - APACHE '65 / MONO:
1965 instrumental surf album with guitar phantom Davie Allen. Check "Twine Time". US mono original.

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ART & LANGUAGE / RED CRAYOLA - CORRECTED SLOGANS:
Artsy avantgarde rock from 1976, listen to "An Harangue". Some light marks on record, nothing bad. Cover has light ring/corner wear, creasing. UK later pressing from the 1980s, red labels. With lyrics insert.

ART BLAKEY - A NIGHT IN TUNISIA / STEREO:
Us stereo original with 47 West 63rd St. address on label. BST 84049. Has deep groove, ear and RVG plus the "R" under the E in Blue Note. Record in top shape and looks hardly played at all. However has one small dot in the vinyl probably from pressing at B1 where it clicks eight times. The laminated front cover looks lovely, tiny bump at the lower right corner. Beautiful copy that would pass as M-/M- at many places. Great Blue Note set from 1960 with the classic title track! Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Bobby Timmons & Jymie Merritt join Art Blakey in a superb line-up.

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ART BLAKEY - LIVE MESSENGERS:
Previously unissued live recordings from 1954, 1961 and 1962, including material from Birdland. Stellar line-up with Clifford Brown, Horace Silver, Lou Donaldson, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard etc. Listen to "Wee dot" or "Ping pong". US original, blue labels with white B.

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ART BLAKEY - STRAIGHT AHEAD:
Nice straight jazz session from 1981. Check "Falling in love with love". This copy is in shrink. US original.

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - AT THE JAZZ CORNER OF THE WORLD VOL 1 / MONO:
US mono original, BLP 4015 with 47 West 63rd NYC-address on labels. Deep groove on both sides, RVG and ear in dead wax. Record has plenty of surface marks and some deeper scrathes, plays in genereal fine but some ticks here and there. Cover has tears towards the opening on front and a scaratch on back. Classic jazz set featuring Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley, Bobby Timmons & Jymie Merritt. Listen to "Close your eyes".

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - DR. JECKYLE:
German original from 1987.

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - MOSAIC:
Great album with Freddie Hubbard, Curtis Fuller and Wayne Shorter. Check "Mosaic" and "Arabia". 180 gram reissue.

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - SAME / BLP 4003:
US mono pressing, BLP 4003 with 47 West 63rd NYC-address and "R" on labels = early 2nd US mono pressing. Deep groove on both sides, RVG both sides and ear side 1 only. Record has plenty of marks and some lighter scratches, plays with some surface noise and occassional clicks, still quite decent. A bit worse at A2 where it clicks rather much. Cover looks fine on front, spine and seams. Minor bent to the front lower right corner and tiny stain back lower right corner. Classic jazz set from 1958 including "Moanin".

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - SAME / BLP 4003:
US mono pressing, BLP 4003 with 47 West 63rd NYC-address, no "R" on side 1 label but with "R" on side 2 label = early 2nd US mono pressing. Deep groove on both sides, RVG and ear in dead wax. 47 West 63rd St.-address with "Inc." at "Blue Note Records" on back cover. Marks and scuffs on record, plays ok with minor distractions and odd light ticks. Cover has wear and 7 cm split on bottom seam, signs of removed tape at opening edge plus tiny writing, small rip, a few small stains and minimal tear on back. Classic jazz set from 1958 including "Moanin".

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - THE BIG BEAT / STEREO:
US stereo original, BST 84029 with 47 West 63rd NYC-address. R on labels. Deep groove on both sides, RVG STEREO and ear in dead wax. Record slightly lower VG+ visually with surface marks and scuffs but plays loud and clear with minor distractions only. Minor wear on both labels, tiny tears on sie 1 label. Cover is strong VG with lamination flaking at opening front, mild sun fading and miscolouration plus small stain mark and minor paper rips on back. Classic Blue Note set featuring Lee Morgan and Wayne Shorter. Listen to "Sakeena's Vision" and "Dat Dere".

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGES - MEET YOU AT THE JAZZ CORNER OF THE WORLD VOL 2:
Wonderful jazz set with Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter etc from 1960. Listen to "High modes" and "The things I love". 180 gram reissue from 2019.

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ART BLAKEY QUINTET - A NIGHT AT BIRDLAND VOL 2 / BLP 5038:
US early 2nd issue with BLP 5038 with Lexington-address on labels. Flat edge and deep groove on both sides, ear in dead wax. With 2nd generation cover with linear notes on back. Released same year as the first issue in 1954. Record has plenty of surface marks and scrathes, plays decent but occasional light ticks and background noise. Front cover with only minor wear, back cover has stamp on back at white area. Seams and spine a bit worn and has 3-4 cm split at lower seam.Wonderful live session with Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, Horace Silver and Curly Russell. Listen to "Mayreh".

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ART ENSEMBLE OF CHICAGO - FANFARE FOR THE WARRIORS:
Free jazz with Lester Bowie & co from 1974, check "Fanfare for the warriors" or "Nonaah". Later German pressing with silver foil die-cut cover (released a few years after the US original).

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ART ENSEMBLE OF CHICAGO - WITH FONTELLA BASS:
1971 album featuring the mighty voice of Fontella Bass. Listen to "How Strange". French original, this is the issue with price code "B" on back cover.

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ART FARMER - FARMER'S MARKET:
2xLP set from 1973 featuring 1953-56 recordings previously released on various Prestige-albums, including the killer jazz dance classic "Mau Mau".

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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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ART FARMER - THE MANY FACES OF / MONO:
LP from 1964 with Ron Carter, Tommy Flanagan, Charles McPherson, Steve Swallow and Bobby Thomas. Nice jazz in "All about Art" and the soft "Hyacinth". Cover has ring wear, partial edge wear, small split on top seam. US mono original.

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ART FARMER / PHIL WOODS - WHAT HAPPENS:
Rare Italian LP with these two jazz luminaries together with Daniel Humair, Martial Solal and Henri Texier. Listen to the version of Kenny Dorham's "Blue Bossa" or "Watch What Happens", but this LP stands up all through. Cover has 3 cm split top seam right, humidity spotting and aging inside gatefold plus some general shelf wear. I believe this is the first Japanese pressing, FOX-7008, most likely released just a few years or so after the Italian original. No obi or insert.

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ART FARMER QUINTET - MEP 96:
Swedish 2 track EP from 1954 containing "A Night At Tony's" and "Stupendous-Lee". Center is pushed out. Pic sleeve has a couple of tiny rips on top edge. Swedish original, MEP 96.

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ART FARMER SEPTET - SAME / PLAYS THE ARRANGEMENTS AND COMPOSITIONS OF GIGI GRYCE & QUINCY JONES:
1953-54 recordings including the killer jazz dance classic "Mau Mau"! Reissue from 1983.

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ART GARFUNKEL - FATE FOR BREAKFAST:
Album from 1979 with the nice "In A Little While (I'll Be On My Way)". Cover has round sticker on front (not in photo). European 2nd pressing, with printed inner sleeve and hype sticker.

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ART OF NOISE - IN NO SENSE? NONSENSE!:
Scandinavian original from 1987. Cover has tiny tear on front (not in photo).

ART PEPPER - THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD:
Quartet setting with Elvin Jones, George Cables & George Mraz, recorded in 1977. Listen to "Valse triste". Record in nice condition, between VG+ and EX. US original. This copy is in shrink.

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ART PEPPER + ELEVEN - MODERN JAZZ CLASSICS:
Lovely jazz classic from 1959. Listen to "Move". Record in solid shape, not afr from EX. Cover in shrink (unlike photo). Later US 70s pressing with yellow labels.

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ART VAN DAMME - IN SAN FRANCISCO:
60s jazz with accordion lead, listen to "Topsy". Cover has small sticker on front (not in photo). German original, SB 15073 with pink labels, tree logo and small deep groove.

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ARTFARMER - SAME:
"Loco blanco" great free jazz with Mats Gustafsson a.o. Record has light sleeve scuffs. Beautiful screenprint cover in fine shape.. Swedish original with insert and hype sticker.

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ARTHUR BIG BOY CRUDUP - RHYTHM & BLUES VOL 4:
4-track EP from 1965 with the fine "She's Got No Hair". Record has some light marks and minor haziness. Pic sleeve has light ringwear, slightly bent corner. UK original.

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