JOHN COLTRANE / ARCHIE SHEPP - NEW THING AT NEWPORT:
US stereo pressing with red/black A Product of ABC Records-labels and separated logo boxes = later but still early US pressing from circa 1968 (of 1966 original). Van Gelder in dead wax. Record is VG+ to EX. Cover has a little lamination wear and slight humidity spotting inside foldout. Split LP with recordings from Newport Jazz Festival 1965. Listen to Coltrane's "One down, one up" or the freer "Call me by my rightful name" by Shepp.

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JOHN KLEMMER - CONSTANT THROB:
LP recorded 1971 with beautiful spiritual modal jazz on "Constant Throb" and "Rainbows". One or two non-audible hairlines. Cover has saw cut and gold stamp on front. Later US 80s pressing with blue/rainbow labels.

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JOHN LEE HOOKER - MAD MAN BLUES:
2LP compilation from 1972. Cover has ring/rub wear (not on photo). US later pressing.

JOHN LEE HOOKER - THE GREAT BLUES SOUNDS OF:
"I Need Love So Bad" - great tune! French later pressing from of original US release "The Great John Lee Hooker" from 1963.

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JOHN LENNON / PLASTIC ONO BAND - SHAVED FISH:
Compilation from 1975.Cover has sticker on back. Dutch later pressing, with lyrics inner sleeve.

JOHN MAYALL WITH ERIC CLAPTON - BLUES BREAKERS:
UK later stereo pressing from 1969 with blue label, unboxed Decca-logo, indicator hole on back of cover. Record has a mark causing some light clicks atart of A1 (listen in clip), otherwise fine. Small writing label side A. Cover has light ring/corner wear, small writing on back. Classic moment in blues rock history, with "All your love" and a nice version of Ray Charles "What'd I say".

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JOHNNY HAMMOND SMITH - RUFUS TOOFUS:
Live album from 1962. Cover has sealing sticker at opening back. Later German pressing of album originally released as "Black Coffee".

JOHNNY HODGES & HIS ORCHESTRA - THE RABBIT'S WORK ON VERVE VOL. 3:
French compilation of early-to-mid 50s recordings.

JOHNNY OTIS SHOW - FORMIDABLE:
UK pressing from 1969 of "The Johnny Otis Show" LP from 1958. Cover has lamination creasing/lifting, two bent corners, sticker residue on front.

JOSEPH JARMAN - SONG FOR:
Free jazz with Fred Anderson and Steve McCall a.o., listen to "Little Fox Run". Cover has minor sun fading along spine, a couple of lamination bubbles. First French pressing from 1971 (of US Delmark original from 1967).

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JUNIOR WELLS' CHICAGO BLUES BAND - HOODOO MAN BLUES:
Album from 1965 featuring Buddy Guy. Listen to "We're Ready" and "In The Wee Wee Hours". A few minor marks on record. Cover has light corner wear. US later pressing from 1974.

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J.J. JOHNSON - J.J. JOHNSON'S JAZZ QUINTETS:
50s material recorded with three different quintets featuring Bud Powell, Cecil Payne, Sonny Rollins and Max Roach to name a few. Listen to "Jay Bird". Cover has official sticker on back. Japanese reissue from 1985, MGJ-12106. With obi (with small piece of paper cut out on back) and insert.

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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.

JACK WILSON - THE TWO SIDES OF:
1964 LP with Philly Joe Jones and Leroy Vinnegar. Listen to "The Scene Is Clean". Japanese reissue from 1992, AMJY-1427 with insert but no obi.

JACKIE MCLEAN - LET FREEDOM RING:
Fantastic Blue Note LP, one of my favourites on the label! With Walter Davis, Herbie Lewis & Billy Higgins. Check the stunning "Melody For Melonae" and "Omega". Reissue from 2024, yellow vinyl.

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JACKIE MCLEAN - MCLEAN'S SCENE:
Great 50s jazz album with Mal Waldron, Paul Chambers, Art Taylor and Bill Hardman. Listen to "Old Folks". Japanese reissue from 1972, PJ-17(8212). With insert but no obi.

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JACKIE MCLEAN / JOHN JENKINS - ALTO MADNESS:
1957 blowing session also featuring Wade Legge, Doug Watkins and Art Taylor, including a fine version of "Easy Living". Cover has very minor sun fading along spine. Japanese reissue from 1973, LPR-8852 with insert but no obi.

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JACQUES PELZER QUARTET - SAME:
Classy jazz rarity from 1961. 180 gram reissue.

JAMES BROWN - IT'S A MOTHER:
Essential funk on "Mother Popcorn" and the jazzy "Popcorn With A Feeling"! Reissue.

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JAMES CARR - A MAN NEEDS A WOMAN:
Quintessential deep soul LP, includes "Life turned her that way" & "The dark end of the street". Japanese reissue from 1977, VG 3004, mono. Comes with insert but no obi.

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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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JAMES NEWTON - FLUTE MUSIC:
His debut album from 1977 with a sound ranging from the side-long avantgarde suite "Poor Theron" to the bossa jazzy "Darlene's Bossa". Reissue.

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JAMES RAY - SAME:
Early-60s r&b/soul/blues. Reissue from 2017.

JANOS STARKER / SCHUMANN / LALO / SKROWACZEWSKI - SCHUMANN AND LALO CELLO CONCERTOS:
Remastered 180 g reissue.

JAY JAY JOHNSON - THE EMINENT JAY JAY JOHNSON VOL 1:
Strong album with Clifford Brown, Hank Mobley, Horace Silver and Kenny Clarke. Listen to the great version of "Old Devil Moon". French 80s reissue.

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JAY JAY JOHNSON - THE EMINENT JAY JAY JOHNSON VOL 1:
LP with Clifford Brown, Jimmy Heath, Kenny Clarke, Charles Mingus etc., listen to latin/cuban-tinged version of "Old Devil Moon". 180 gram reissue.

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JAZZBERRY PATCH - SAME:
Funky jazz rarity featuring Mike Longo on keys. Check the 20 min jazz funk beast "Jazzberry Patch", "Planed Off" plus "These Are My Friends" that has an open drum intro. Reissue from 2022.

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JEAN CARN - MY LOVE DON'T COME EASY / SWEET AND WONDERFUL:
Big Philly soul classics, sounding as great as ever. Loud cut reissue 12" in company sleeve.

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JEROME RICHARDSON - GOING TO THE MOVIES:
"No Problem" alltime jazz dance favorite, killer track! The version of "Delilah" is nice too. Minor mark causes a few clicks at the end of B-side. Reissue of rare original.

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JERRY BROWN - DREADLOCK LADY:
Very rare Canadian-only roots reggae. Awesome & deep tune with a rolling bass line. Nice version on flip with flute on top. 2024 reissue.

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JIMI HENDRIX - BAND OF GYPSYS:
Live recording from New Years Eve 69-70 at The Fillmore East. Listen to "Machine gun" and "We gotta live together". Reissue, with booklet.

JIMMY HOLIDAY - TURNING POINT:
Superb 60s soul LP - "Baby I love you", "We forgot about love", "Give me your love" etc. Japanese reissue from 1979, with insert but without obi.

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JIMMY LONDON - IT AIN'T EASY (LIVING IN THE GHETTO):
"It Ain't Easy" nice soulful roots. 180 gram reissue.

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JIMMY SMACK - DEATH IS CERTAIN:
Compilation of this US West Coast-weirdo's entire output, two 7" and one 12", from 1982 and 1983. Minimalistic and dark, synth and punk, with bagpipes and corpse paint. Listen to "Anguish" and "Hating Life".

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JIMMY SPICER - MONEY (DOLLAR BILL Y'ALL):
Classic electro funk/early hip hop with a really nice instrumental on the B-side. Reissue 45.

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JOAO DO PIFE - GAROTO DO PIFE / HOMENAGEM A LUDUGERO:
Folky Brazilian mid-70s sounds. Reissue 45 in picture sleeve.

JOE CHAMBERS - DOUBLE EXPOSURE:
Duo album together with Larry Young from 1978, getting hard to find. Contains "Mind rain" that was used by Nas for "NY state of mind". US remastered reissue on 180 grams.

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JOE HENDERSON - MODE FOR JOE:
Impressive Blue Note album from 1966 with Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller and Bobby Hutcherson. Listen to "Caribbean Fire Dance" or "Mode For Joe". 180 gram reissue, mastered from the original analog tapes.

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JOE MORGAN / RECKLESS BREED - BASEMENT SESSION / BASEMENT SCRUB:
Deep and classic Wackies business, killer version too. 2025 reissue.

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JOE TRUSS - KALA HAMSA / BIG FAT SEXY MAMA:
Psychedelic funk from 1974 out of Barbados, absolute standout tune! Picture sleeve reissue from 2025.

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JOHN CARPENTER & ALAN HOWARTH - ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK:
Some trippy cosmic electronica here, useful for mind expansion or sampling. Reissue from 2013, orange vinyl, includes printed inner sleeve and poster.

JOHN COLTRANE - BAHIA:
1958 sessions with Wilbur Harden, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Art Taylor, first released on this 1965 album. Listen to the deep "Bahia". Japanese promo reissue from 1973, LPP-88051 with insert but no obi.

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JOHN COLTRANE - BLACK PEARLS:
Jazz set recorded 1958 with Donald Byrd, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Art Taylor. Listen to "Black Pearls". Japanese reissue from 1977, SMJ-6561 with insert but no obi.

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JOHN COLTRANE - SOULTRANE:
Lovely album from 1958 with Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Art Taylor. Mix of tender ballads like "I want to talk about you" and hard bop like "Russian lullaby". Japanese reissue from 1977, SMJ-6559, with insert. No obi, unlike photo.

JOHN LENNON - IMAGINE:
His second solo effort, listen to "I don't want to be a soldier" or "How do you sleep". Audiophile 180 g reissue from 2003, with both inserts.

JOHN WRIGHT TRIO - SOUTH SIDE SOUL:
Bluesy piano trio soul jazz from 1960, listen to "South Side Soul". 180 gram reissue from 2021.

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

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JOHNNY LYTLE - NEW AND GROOVY:
"Selim" outstanding jazzdance classic that's been a popular spin for DJ's like Gilles Peterson & Snowboy for a long time. 2024 reissue of his rarest and most indemand album.

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JOHNNY LYTLE - THE LOOP:
"The Man" fantastic vibes-led jazz classic. Reissue.

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JOHNNY WALKER - ADVENT:
"Dipping" and "Dirkie" great funky fusion tunes on scarce album from 1982. Reissue. Brand new copy from the distributor but with minor transport damage (beginning of a split) on top seam center.

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