CHARLES MINGUS - MINGUS MINGUS MINGUS MINGUS:
US mono pressing, A-54 with orange/black ABC-Paramount labels with Van Gelder in dead wax. Early but still later pressing from same year as the original 1964. Record has some light marks, plays very well. Cover has stain on front lower left side otherwise fine shape. Classic jazz LP including "1 x Love" & "Mood Indigo".

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MONICA ZETTERLUND - AHH! MONICA:
Swedish later but still early 1966 issue of 1962 original. Fine copy with tiny corner wear. The Queen of Swedish jazz vocalists on her second LP from 1962. Includes the classic "Sakta Vi Gå Genom Stan" plus great versions of "Baltimore Oriole" (Säg Några Vackra Ord") and "Dat Dere" ("Va' E' De' Där").

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BUD POWELL - THE AMAZING BUD POWELL VOL 1:
Early but later US pressing from 1954 two years after the first issue. BLP 5003 with Lexington address on labels. Flat edge and deep groove on both sides but no ear in dead wax and back cover lists record numbers up to BLP 5057 indicating second generation record and cover. Very nice record with hardly any wear. Tiny occasional background noise at soft parts probably a bit from the pressing. Cover in fine shape with light corner wear. Classic Blue Note 10" with Fats Navarro, Sonny Rollins, Tommy Potter, Curly Russell, Max Roach and Roy Haynes. Listen to the beautiful version of "You Go To My Head" and "Ornithology".

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JOHN COLTRANE - IMPRESSIONS:
US mono pressing, A-42 with orange/black Abc Paramount Inc label. US pressing from 1965 (of 1963 original). Record with some light scuffs, affect play slighly at intro of "India". Glossy cover has minor wear primarly inside the foldout. Fantastic Coltrane LP with the mighty "Impressions" and "India".

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DOLLAR BRAND - AFRICAN PIANO:
The famous South African pianist recorded in 1969 in Copenhagen. Listen to "Bra Joe From Kilimanjaro". Clean record. Cover has minor miscoloration at opening. Danish release on the Spectator label, SL 1005, NCB on labels = later pressing.

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ALBERT AYLER TRIO - SPIRITUAL UNITY:
Later (but still early) US mono pressing from mid-to-late 60s, black/white cover, white labels with black print, 156 5th Avenue address on labels and cover. Deep groove on A-side only, ear in dead wax on both sides, Bell Sound-stamp in dead wax on B-side. Nice and clean copy! Legendary free jazz album from the visionary Ayler with Gary Peacock and Sunny Murray. Listen to the deep "Ghosts: First Variation".

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SHAKEY JAKE - GOOD TIMES:
1960 album featuring Bill Jennings and Jack McDuff, listen to "My Foolish Heart". Record has just minor storage wear. Cover has some ring/rub wear. US later pressing from 1963-64, blue/silver non deep groove labels.

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KANYE WEST - GRADUATION (PRESIDENTIAL EDITION):
2007 album by Kanye, never officially released on vinyl. Includes "Stronger", "Homecoming", " Can't Tell Me Nothing" and more. Unofficial later pressing, green cover version, red/pink vinyl.

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DUKE ELLINGTON & JOHN COLTRANE - SAME:
US stereo pressing, AS-30 with orange/black ABC-Paramount Inc label, Van Gelder in dead wax. Early but later pressing released same year, 1963 as the Am-Par original. Record has pretty much sleeve scuffs but not to bad and it plays fine. The glossy foldout cover has minor lamination peeling on front. Wonderful soft jazz LP including the stunning version of "In A Sentimental Mood" and "Take The Coltrane".

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HENRI TEXIER - VARECH:
Very sought-after second album from French bassist Texier, including the wonderful "Les Là-Bas" and "L'éléphant". LP almost like new copy, only minor wear. Cover has tiny lamination peeling lower left corner and right corner a bit bent. Later third French pressing from 1979 on Disques JMS

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OSCAR PETTIFORD - BLUE BROTHERS:
Material recorded in 1959-60 with Allan Botschinsky, Jan Johansson, Jorn Elniff, Erik Erik Nordström and Louis Hjulmand. Listen to "Montmartre blues". Old reissue.

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HERBIE MANN - EARLY MANN:
Compilation from 1976 of some of his 50's recordings for the Bethlehem label. Try "Sorimao" for example. Cover has saw cut (not in photo).

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COLEMAN HAWKINS, ROY ELDRIDGE, PETE BROWN, JO JONES ALL-STARS - AT NEWPORT:
1957 live set recorded at Newport Jazz Festival. Cover on this copy has round sticker on front (not on website photo). German reissue.

VARIOUS - STOCKHOLM SWEETNIN' - AMERICANS IN SWEDEN 1949-1954 VOL 2:
70s album release of early EP recordings from top musicians like Sahib Shihab, Clifford Brown, Zoot Sims, Quincy Jones, Lars Gullin and Lee Konitz. Listen to Clifford Brown & Art Farmer on "Stockholm sweetnin'".

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SAM COOKE - THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC:
Compilation with many of his best loved songs like "You send me", "A change is gonna come" and "Another Saturday night". Light marks, plays ok.

JOHNNY HODGES - DUKE'S IN BED:
50s jazz with Clark Terry & Jimmy Woode in the big setting. Scandinavian reissue.

HERB ELLIS - SOFTLY... BUT WITH THAT FEELING:
Japanese reissue from 1981, UMV 2674. With insert but not obi. Some marks on vinyl, nothing major.

IMPRESSIONS - YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE:
1987 compilation of some of their early material.

BAR-KAYS / SYLVESTER - HOLY GHOST / YOU MAKE ME FEEL (MIGHTY REAL):
Reissue of two huge classics, Bar-Kays funk mover and the fierce uptempo anthem from Sylvester. Record has some light marks, plays fine. Cover has ringwear, shop sticker on back and writing on front and back.

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MAIN SOURCE - WATCH ROGER DO HIS THING / THE LARGE PROFESSOR:
Early Main Source from 1990, before they went to Wild Pitch. Reissue.

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KOOL G RAP & DJ POLO - STREETS OF NEW YORK / POISON:
Some of their best stuff here, originally from 1990. Reissue 12".

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TOOTSKEE & THE CZAR MC / LONNIE O - THE THIRD UNHEARD VOL 2:
Stones Throw reissue of badass early hip hop jams with a pure funk feel. "Give a skeezer a chance" & "No chance" from Tootskee plus Lonnie O's "Dream on".

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JAMES MOODY - MOODY'S MOODS:
50s jazz set with Dave Burns and Eddie Jefferson who sings on "I got the blues". Check that track and "Jammin' with James". US OJC reissue.

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DEE CLARK - KEEP IT UP:
Early soul with tremendous vocals. Compilation from 1980 including a few unissued tracks. Cover has minor creasing and a small sticker on front.

VARIOUS - LIVING CHICAGO BLUES VOLUME 1:
1978 compilation.

MILT BUCKNER - CHORDPUNCH:
2xLP comp. from 1976. "Sonderpreis"-sticker on front cover.

VARIOUS - GUITAR STAR:
Compilation from 1978.

BOB COOPER - SHIFTING WINDS:
Mid 50s jazz with Jimmy Giuffre and Claude Williamson. Cover has tiny tear dot on front. UK reissue from 1981 on Affinity.

GERRY MULLIGAN & THE CONCERT JAZZ BAND - ON TOUR / GUEST SOLOIST ZOOT SIMS:
1962 live album with Zoot Sims, listen to the great "Red Door". Scandinavian reissue from 1982.

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MEMPHIS SLIM - THE LEGACY OF THE BLUES VOL. 7:
Compilation from 1973.

ELVIS PRESLEY - FLAMING STAR:
1984 reissue.

UPSETTERS - ENTER THE DRAGON / BLACK BELT JONES:
Two classic Upsetters-tracks from the early days of the Black Ark. Reissue.

PIANO RED - GORDY'S ROCK / RED'S BLUES:
1955 piano blues. Reissue.

DIZZY GILLESPIE & HIS ORCHESTRA - NIGHT IN TUNISIA:
60s compilation featuring 1954/57 recordings with Dizzy's big bands. Nice copy in shrink with small sticker on front and minor corner damage. Reissue.

MISSUS BEASTLY - GEISHA / MEITZ REMIX:
"Geisha" killer, spacey funky fusion! Also includes a nice downtempo remix by Volker Meitz. German reissue 12 from 2002, white label promo.

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BOOGALOO - YOU GOTTA HAVE FREEDOM / INSTRUMENTAL:
90s jazz/hip hop version of the Pharoah Sanders classic. Reissue that also includes the unreleased instrumental & the hip hop/latin/funk tune "Digi (Salsa hip hop mix)".

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VARIOUS - MAJOR BILL'S TEXAS SOUL:
60's soul compilation with artists like Johnny Copeland, Matt Brown, Willie Hobbs, Sons of Moses and many more. No shrink on this copy, cover has minor tearing on front and back plus 3 cm peeling on top seam.

OSCAR TONEY JR - PAPA DON'S PREACHER:
Deep/southern soul comp including fine versions of "The dark end of the street", "For your precious love" and "Any day now". Record is VG+ to EX, just a few light marks. No shrink on this copy.

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ORGANIZED KONFUSION - STRESS / KEEP IT KOMING:
Hip hop classic from 1994 with the great Large Professor remix. Unofficial lookalike reissue.

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DON ELLIOTT - MELLOPHONE:
Mid 50s jazz with Hal McKusick and Barry Galbraith. Reissue.

FRICTION BAND - WATCHIN' YOU / TO THE SKY:
Rare, private-pressed midtempo modern soul 7" with a nice sweet soul number on the flip (watch out for the unexpected twist towards the end). Reissue.

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CLIFFORD BROWN - JAZZ IMMORTAL:
Great LP with Zoot Sims, Jack Montrose & Bob Gordon. Real quality through both sides - listen to "Tiny Capers". Reissue from 1984.

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Z.Z. HILL - DUES PAID IN FULL:
1984 compilation with 14 tracks from this much-loved soul singer.

DE'BONAIRS - LANKY LINDA / MOTHER'S SON:
Doo wop from 1956 featuring jazz legends Pat Patrick, Von Freeman and Malachi Favors in the backing band. Unoffical reissue, looks unplayed but plays noisy from pressing.

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FRANK SINATRA - ALL THE WAY:
LP from 1961. Dutch reissue from 1984.

MAX ROACH / JIMMY KNEPPER - THE COMPLETE DEBUT SESSIONS 1953:
Italian release from 1984 containing 1953/57 by Roach and Knepper.

BARBARA GALE / LARKS - MARGIE:
4-track EP, unofficial reissue.

JACK MONTROSE & ALL-STARS - THE HORN'S FULL:
Jazz from 1958 with Red Norvo, Barney Kessel and Jim Hall. Two distribution stickers on back cover. 1984 reissue.

MEL TORMÉ WITH THE MELTONES - BACK IN TOWN:
Japanese reissue from 1983, MVS 2675, no obi or insert.

LEE PERRY - BATHROOM SKANK:
Great funky Perry tune. Reissue.