FLAMINGOS - REQUESTFULLY YOURS:
1960 album from this legendary doo wop group. "You, me and the sea" is lovely. Later (1970s) US pressing with blue/red labels.

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MANHATTANS - DEDICATED TO YOU:
Lovely album that's recommended if you want sweet 60s soul in the same style as the early Impressions stuff. Check the awesome "Follow your heart" and "I'm the one that love forgot"! Reissue. No shrink on this copy (unlike website photo).

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SIMTEC & WYLIE - GETTIN' OVER THE HUMP:
Massive breakbeat in "Bootleggin'" and good funk tune in "Gotta get over the hump". Reissue.

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TAL FARLOW - TAL:
50s trio jazz with Tal Farlow's guitar backed by Eddie Costa and Vinnie Burke. Listen to the version of "There is no greater love". Japanese reissue from 1981, UMV 2565 with insert but no obi. Tiny cut out notch on bottom seam.

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TOM ARCHIA & HIS ALL STARS - 1947/48:
One-sided comp. featuring 1947-48 recordings. Limited release hand-numbered 11/15, "picture disc" with art glued to the non-playable side.

CY TOUFF - TOUFF ASSIGNMENT:
Late 50s jazz set with Bob Cranshaw & Ed Higgins. Spanish reissue from 1985.

SOLOMON BURKE - YOU CAN RUN, BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE:
Comp from 1987 on legendary Swedish collector/compiler Jonas Bernholm's Mr R&B label. Cover has a very minor corner bend.

VARIOUS - BLUES FOR TOMORROW:
Riverside-comp featuring previously unreleased 1957 sides from Sonny Rollins, Bobby Jaspar, Herbie Mann, Mundell Lowe plus East Coast All-Stars (featuring John Coltrane, Gigi Gryce, Coleman Hawkins and Art Blakey). Listen to Rollins' "Funky Hotel Blues". Cover has ring/edge wear + tiny price tag mark on front. Japanese reissue from 1976, SMJ-6128M with insert but no obi.

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VARIOUS - THE SMOOCHER:
Strong soul compilation with killer tunes as "Hollywood dreaming" by Father's Children, Solomon Burke's "Over and over" and Bobby Patterson's "I get my groove from you". Light marks on vinyl, plays well.

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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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GERRY MULLIGAN - MULLIGAN PLAYS MULLIGAN:
Early 50s recordings with Nick Travis, George Wallington etc. Listen to "Mulligan's too". Cover in shrink with obi underneath. A little wear on opening edge. Old US reissue.

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JOE TEX - THE BEST OF:
Some of his early hits, including the r&b club favorite "Pneumonia"! LP has two pressing bubbles causing a few soft thumps. Cover has some creasing and a small stain on front. Old reissue.

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GERRY MULLIGAN & JOHNNY HODGES - GERRY MULLIGAN MEETS JOHNNY HODGES:
LP from 1959 with Claude Williamson, Buddy Clark & Mel Lewis. Soft, elegant jazz sound - listen to "Shady side". Cover has official sticker on front, this copy also has round shop sticker on front (unlike website photo). German reissue.

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DON COVAY & THE GOODTIMERS - MERCY!:
Compilation including mid 60s sides for Atlantic including the hit "See-Saw".

DUKE ELLINGTON - MEETS COLEMAN HAWKINS:
LP with Johnny Hodges and Som Woodyard. Nice jazz on "The jeep is jumpin". UK reissue on Jasmine.

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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". No shrink on this copy.

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VARIOUS - BROTHERHOOD:
Funk/soul/jazz compilation with masterpieces as Sun Ra's "Where pathways meet" and Penny Goodwin's "Too soon you're old". Light marks, plays well. Cover in shrink.

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GERRY MULLIGAN / PAUL DESMOND - BLUES IN TIME:
1957 session with Joe Benjamin and Dave Bailey, listen to "Wintersong". German reissue from 1982.

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VARIOUS - THE NEW JAZZ SPECTRUM:
Awesome jazz(y) tracks from Latin Jazz Quintet ("Rip a dip"), Natural Essence ("The other side of town"), Esther Marrow, Gary Bartz etc - well recommended! LP has surface marks and a few light scratches, plays ok overall but with occasional clicks. Minimal sticker removal tear on front cover.

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THELONIOUS MONK - STANDARDS:
1989 compilation featuring 60s material previously releases on his Columbia-albums.

EDDIE FLOYD - THE BEST OF:
1988 comp with fab southern soul as "Too weak to fight", "I've never found a girl" and "Consider me"! LP is visually VG to VG+ with light marks, nothing bad, plays ok.

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CHARLIE PARKER - BIRD ON 52ND STREET:
1955 album with Max Roach and Tommy Potter. "Chasin' the bird" or "Night in Tunisia". OJC-sticker on front cover. German OJC reissue.

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ELLA MAE MORSE - THE MORSE CODE:
French reissue. Price sticker on front cover.

VARIOUS - BRAZIL CLASSICS 2 - O SAMBA:
Late 80s Brazilian compilation featuring tunes by Clara Nunes, Beth Carvalho, Alcione, Martinho Da Vila etc.

FRANK SINATRA - NICE 'N' EASY:
Dutch DMM reissue from 1984, stereo pressing. Cover has price tag on front.

VARIOUS - BAADASSSSS! SOUNDTRACK ALBUM SAMPLER:
2004 compilation with tracks from Roy Ayers, Antibalas, Zap Mama, Immortal Technique etc. In custom-stickered sleeve.

KING PLEASURE / ANNIE ROSS - SINGS:
Various vocal jazz recordings from different settings backed by musicians like George Wallington, Art Blakey, John Lewis, Kenny Clarke etc. Listen to "Sometimes I'm happy". Cover in shrink with OJC-sticker. Cut corner. US OJC reissue from 1986.

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DIZZY GILLESPIE BIG BAND - CARNEGIE HALL CONCERT:
Scandinavian reissue.

DUKE ELLINGTON & JOHNNY HODGES - BACK TO BACK / PLAY THE BLUES:
Two jazz giants on LP from 1960, listen to "St Louis blues". Official sticker on front cover. German reissue.

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MIGHTY SAM - NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH:
Comp from 1988 including plenty of great 60s soul - my pick is "I need a lot of lovin'". LP and cover in fine condition.

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CHARLIE PARKER - BOSS BIRD!:
Compilation with plenty of his superb classics as "Relaxin with Lee". Record one has light surface marks, plays ok. Record two has shades not affecting much in the vinyl.

COUNT BASIE - AT NEWPORT:
Japanese reissue from 1978, MVS 2619, no obi or insert.

COLEMAN HAWKINS, ROY ELDRIDGE, PETE BROWN, JO JONES ALL-STARS - AT NEWPORT:
1957 live set recorded at Newport Jazz Festival. German reissue.

VARIOUS - TWIST & SHOUT - 12 ATLANTIC TRACKS PRODUCED BY PHIL SPECTOR:
Compilation from 1989. Nice clean copy.

Z.Z. HILL - DUES PAID IN FULL:
1984 comp with 14 tracks from this much-loved soul singer. LP has some minor marks, plays well. Cover has a little shelf wear and 3 cm fraying on top seam.