VARIOUS - THE GROUPIES:
"The first recorded documentary study of the international groupie phenomenon". No music, lots of talking, worth it alone for sampling purposes or the groupie glossary. Cover has small tear on front (not in photo). US original.

VARIOUS - THE HARD SWING:
Fine Pacific Jazz/World Pacific comp. from 1958 with tracks by the combos of Elmo Hope, Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon, Pepper Adams plus Jazz Messengers on the great "Little T"! Light marks/wear on record, plays ok with minor background noise. Cover has heavy wear and tearing around edges, small sticker tear on front, some dirt/smudge on back. UK original, LAE 12152.

VARIOUS - THE HOUSE SOUND OF LONDON VOL 4:
Classic acid house compilation from 1988, featuring Jamie Principle, Richie Rich, Tyree Cooper and much more. UK/European original in good shape.

VARIOUS - THE JOURNEY IS LONG (THE JEFFREY LEE PIERCE SESSIONS PROJECT):
Mark Lanegan & Isobel Campbell's + Nick Cave & Deborah Harry's versions of "The Breaking Hands" are two good enough reasons for a purchase of this album. German original, gatefold sleeve.

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VARIOUS - THE KINGS SING THE BLUES:
Japanese compilation from 1979 with Lightnin' Hopkins, Bo Bo Thomas, Elmore James etc. Listen to the amazing "No Nights By Myself".

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VARIOUS - THE KINGS SING THE BLUES VOL. 2:
Jerry McCain, Sam Myers, Buddy Guy and others share space on this Japanese compilation. Listen to "Well Goodbye Baby". Cover has one bumped corner. Comes with lyrics insert.

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VARIOUS - THE M.G.M. ROCKABILLY COLLECTION:
20 tracks of 50s rockabilly with the likes of Andy Starr, Marvin Rainwater, Buck Griffin etc.

VARIOUS - THE MENU - 10 FRESH SLICES À LA CARTE:
Funk/soul/acid jazz compilation from 1994.

VARIOUS - THE NORTHERN SOUL SCENE:
2xLP compilation with northern classics from Frankie & Johnny, Flirtations, Micky Moonshine, Truly Smith and many more.

VARIOUS - THE R&B SCENE:
2xLP compilation with tracks by Birds, Fairies, Zoot Money, Graham Bond Organization, Steve Aldo etc.

VARIOUS - THE REAL BAHAMAS: IN MUSIC AND SONG:
Blues/folk comp from 1966. Small mark causing clicks track A1, otherwise fine. Listen to the haunting "I Ain't Got Long". US original.

VARIOUS - THE REAL R & B:
Great compilation from 1964, check the tough "You're Playin' Hookey" with Lonesome Sundown for example. Unofficial reissue.

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VARIOUS - THE ROOTS OF AMERICA'S MUSIC:
2LP comp from 1968. Record 1 is VG+, record 2 is VG. US original.

VARIOUS - THE RUSSIAN RECORDINGS:
5LP box set, 180 g reissue from 2006.

VARIOUS - THE SMOOCHER IS BACK:
Excellent 70s/80s soul compilation with killer tunes as Sass "I only wanted to love you", Valentine Brothers "This kind of love", Checkmates Ltd "Got to see you soon" and many more. This copy is in shrink.

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VARIOUS - THE SOUND OF DISSENT:
US original from 1969. Cover in shrink with a drill hole and a little wear to corners.

VARIOUS - THE SOUNDS & SONGS OF LONDON:
Recorded sounds of London town plus songs by Koobas, Herbie Goins & The Nightimers etc. Cover has sticker on front. UK original.

VARIOUS - THE STORY OF THE BLUES VOL 2:
2LP compilation with Son House, J.B. Lenoir, Champion Jack Dupree, Victoria Spivey and many more. Some writing inside gatefold.

VARIOUS - THE SWISS JAZZ SCENE III & IV:
Swiss transcription LP from 1973 featuring tracks by Metronome Quintet and Pierre Cavalli Trio among others. Swiss original, comes with transcription sheets.

VARIOUS - THE SWISS JAZZ SCENE V & VI:
Swiss transcription LP from 1973 including tracks with George Gruntz, Jean-Luc Ponty, Pierre Favre and Charlie Antolini among others. 2 sides are a bit cloudy, plays alright. Swiss original, no transcription sheets included.

VARIOUS - THE SWISS JAZZ SCENE VII & VIII:
Swiss transcription LP from 1973 including tracks with Ambrosetti Quintet, Irene Schweizer and Magog among others. Cover has 5-6 cm center splits on bottom seams. Swiss original, comes with transcription sheets.

VARIOUS - THIS IS REGGAE:
Israeli reggae comp. from 1979 featuring tracks from the Virgin-catalogue by Gladiators (check "Stick A Bush"), Culture, Gregory Isaacs, U-Roy, I-Roy, Tapper Zukie and Mighty Diamonds. Plenty of marks but plays ok with minor distractions. Cover has general wear and creasing plus scratching on front. Israeli original.

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VARIOUS - THOSE OLD HAPPY DAYS 1960'S BLUES FROM THE GULF:
1974 comp with the great "Boogie In The Mud" by Rockin' Sidney! Shiny record with minor surface marks. Cover has light ring/corner wear.

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VARIOUS - TRINIDAD & TOBAGO STEELBAND MUSIC FESTIVAL VOLUME III - FINALS:
Trinidad & Tobago stereo original, LPS-3044 with black/silver deep groove labels. "Living stereo"-stamp on back cover.

VARIOUS - UMA CARTUCHEIRA CHEIA DE CANCOES:
Guinea-Bissau original.

VARIOUS - WAVES - AN ANTHOLOGY OF NEW MUSIC VOL. 2 - SPRING 1980:
Nice Bomp! compilation from 1980. Cover has ring/edge wear, old shop sticker on front. US original.

VARIOUS - WEST COAST WINNERS:
Compilation worth having for the funky "Me And My Woman" with Little Joe Blue!

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VARIOUS - WILD STYLE:
Essential hip hop history from 1983 with tracks by Cold Crush Brothers, Rammelzee etc. This copyhas a 9x2 cm sticker on front cover. Tiny pen marks on labels. US original.

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VARIOUS - WILDFLOWERS 4 - THE NEW YORK LOFT JAZZ SESSIONS:
Experimental jazz from 1977 with Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, Jimmy Lyons, Oliver Lake and David Murray. Check "Push pull". Cover has some ring/corner wear. No cut corner, unlike photo. US original.

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VARIOUS - WILDFLOWERS 5 - THE NEW YORK LOFT JAZZ SESSIONS:
Two long cuts from Sunny Murray and Roscoe Mitchell covering a whole side each. Experimental jazz with help from David Murray, Byard Lancaster, Khan Jamal etc. Check "Something's cookin". Cover has ring/edge wear and creasing plus cut corner (top right on this copy, unlike website photo). US original.

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VARIOUS - WINDY CITY BLUES THE TRANSITION 1935 TO 1953:
1976 compilation with Sonny Boy Williamson, Tampa Red, Washboard Sam etc. Cover has two bumped corners.

VARIOUS - WOODSTOCK:
3LP packed with music from Woodstock. Richie Havens, CSNY, Jimi Hendrix, Sly & The Family Stone and more. European later pressing, tri-fold sleeve.

VARIOUS - WORLD'S CHAMPION COWBOY'S ALBUM:
US original.

VARIOUS - YOU NEED THIS: A JOURNEY INTO DEEP JAZZ VOL 2:
3 LPs of jazz/fusion from George Russell, Dick Griffin, Giorgio Gaslini etc. Still sealed copy.

VARIOUS - YOU NEED THIS: A JOURNEY INTO DEEP JAZZ VOL 3:
Great compilation with six sides of jazz, fusion and funk jazz on the deep and spiritual side of things, carefully selected by If Music's Jean-Claude Thompson. Check Beaver Harris 360 Degree Music Experience "Aladdin's Carpet", Stafford James Ensemble "Impressions" and Copa Salvo "Hasta La Victria Siempre".

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VARIOUS - YOU NEED THIS: AN INTRODUCTION TO BLACK SAINT & SOUL NOTE (1975-1985):
Some of the finest moments from these two Italian labels by artists like M'Boom, Enrico Rava, Don Pullen and Sam Rivers. Still sealed copy.

VARIOUS - ZINGOTOPPEN: FINALMELODIERNA I 1967 ÅRS POPBANDSTÄVLING:
Swedish pop competition selections from 1967 with some nice beat/pop. Listen to the instrumental "Life" by Les Fleurs. Swedish original.

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VARIOUS - ZYDECO BLUES:
Compilation from 1978.

VARIOUS / ALBERT MANGELSDORFF / GLOBE UNITY ORCHESTRA - BERLIN '70:
LP from 1970 with various artists and styles, but I put it in the free jazz rack for the tracks by Albert Mangelsdorff ("Open Mind") and Globe Unity Orchestra ("Globe Unity"). No price tag or BASF sticker on front cover on this copy (unlike website photo) but has slight damage top right corner. German original, SES 12004 with blue labels.

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VARIOUS / ALBERT MANGELSDORFF / GLOBE UNITY ORCHESTRA - BERLIN '70:
LP from 1970 with various artists and styles, but I put it in the free jazz rack for the tracks by Albert Mangelsdorff ("Open mind") and Globe Unity Orchestra ("Globe unity"). Cover has sticker on back. Early 2nd pressing, 12 20861-3 with red labels, CRF 861 on cover.

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VARIOUS / CRESCENDO QUINTET - JAZZ 67:
"Chargiax" (track A1) awesome Coltrane-ish jazz from Crescendo Quintet, well recommended! The B2 cut from Georgij Garanjan is great too. USSR original on Melodia, 020983-4 with blue labels. Record has a few scratches causing clicks in parts of the A-side. The main tune plays fine except for a few soft ticks in the last part. B-side is VG+. Comes in Melodia rainbow sleeve.

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VARIOUS / D&D PROJECT - THE D&D PROJECT:
LP from 1995 including the awesome "1,2 pass it" featuring Doug E Fresh, Fat Joe and KRS One. US original, nice copy in shrink with hype sticker.

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VARIOUS / DON CARLOS - ECHOES OF ITALY - EARLY 90S HOUSE VIBES (VOL. 2 THE BIRDS OF PARADISE):
Second installment in Don Carlos series showcasing Italian dream house gems. Tracks from Montego Bay, Stefano Di Carlo, MBG, and more!

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VARIOUS / DONALD BYRD / SUN RA - JAZZ IN TRANSITION / WITHOUT BOOKLET:
US original, TRLP 30 with black/gold labels. No booklet. Record in fine shape save for a sharp scratch that ticks for the first 25 seconds of side A, rest plays well with a few odd ticks only. Cover has full splits on top and bottom seam, spine is a bit worn but hold together. Basic shelf wear and small worn spots on back. Compilation from 1957 with the cream of the artists who recorded for this collectable label: Sun Ra, Donald Byrd, John Pepper Adams, Cecil Taylor etc. The list of sidemen is equally impressive. Listen to Pepper Adams' "Train's Strain".

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VARIOUS / FLEETWOOD MAC / OTIS SPANN - BLUES JAM AT CHESS:
Killer blues jam with an all-star cast, listen to "Watch out". Records in great shape. Cover has bumped corners, sticker on front. UK original.

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VARIOUS / GRAHAM HYSLOP - FOLK MUSIC OF EAST AFRICA VOL. 1:
Kenyan field recordings on LP from 1972. Listen to "Siiriri". Cover has some wear and creasing plus writing on back. UK original.

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VARIOUS / JACKIE WILSON / GENE CHANDLER - THE GREAT SOUL HITS OF:
1968 compilation covering the Brunswick label. Great Chicago soul classics as Gene Chandler's "There goes the lover" and "The girl don't care", Artistics' "Girl I need you" etc. NO shrink on this copy, cover has a cut corner, tiny tear on front, small split on bottom edge. US original.

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VARIOUS / JARL & SONJA HAMMERBERG-ÅKESSON / BENGT EMIL JOHNSON / STEN HANSON - TEXT SOUND COMPOSITIONS 2 / A STOCKHOLM FESTIVAL 1968:
Challenging experimental music from a heap of composers thinking outside the box. Listen to Bengt Emil Johnson's "T2/1967 (while) - 2/1967 (medan)". Record is very shiny and clean, appears unplayed. Cover has just the faintest ringwear. Swedish only original, with insert.

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VARIOUS / JARL KULLE / GERTRUD FRIDH / LARS EKBORG - TEENAGERLOVE:
Musical from 1963. Cover has tiny tear on front. Swedish original.

VARIOUS / JIMMY CLIFF - THE HARDER THEY COME:
Classic soundtrack with many great tunes as "Shanty Town" by Desmond Dekker and "Pressure Drop" by Toots & the Maytals. Later UK pressing with orange/blue palmtree labels and non-laminated gatefold cover.

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