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Kool & The Gang - Open Sesame
$14.00

Kool & The Gang - Open Sesame

De-Lite Records

Condition: VG+/VGDescription: some light shelf wear and a sticker removal shadow. Format Details: Limited 1976 LP, Album, RepressLabel: De-Lite Rec...

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Eumir Deodato - 2001 (1977 RE)
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Eumir Deodato - 2001 (1977 RE)

CTI Records

Condition: NM or M-/NM or M-Description: Looks unplayedFormat Details: Limited 1977 LP, Album, ReissueLabel: CTI RecordsSTOCK PHOTO

$14.00
Laban - Caught By Surprise (1985 US Press)
$14.00

Laban - Caught By Surprise (1985 US Press)

Critique

Condition: NM or M-/NM or M-Description: In torn open shrinkwrap.Format Details: Limited 1985 LP, AlbumLabel: CritiqueSTOCK PHOTO

$14.00
Santana - Festivál
$14.00

Santana - Festivál

Columbia

Condition: NM or M-/NM or M-Description: Has innerFormat Details: Limited 1977 LP, AlbumLabel: ColumbiaSTOCK PHOTO

$14.00
Taj Mahal - Oooh So Good 'N Blues (1973 US Press)
$14.00

Taj Mahal - Oooh So Good 'N Blues (1973 US Press)

Columbia

Condition: VG+/VGDescription: Media strong excellent. Cover has some faint ring. Includes inner sleeve.``Format Details: Limited 1973 LP, AlbumLabe...

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Djavan - Bird Of Paradise (1988 US Press)
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Djavan - Bird Of Paradise (1988 US Press)

Columbia

Condition: NM or M-/NM or M-Description: Has innerFormat Details: Limited 1988 LP, AlbumLabel: ColumbiaSTOCK PHOTO

$14.00
Sonny Boy Williamson - One Way Out (1977 RE)
$14.00

Sonny Boy Williamson - One Way Out (1977 RE)

Chess

Condition: VG+/VGDescription: Excellent. Top seam is split. Media is excellent, does have some dust Format Details: Limited 1977 LP, Compilation, R...

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$14.00
Santo & Johnny - Hawaii (1961 STEREO)
$14.00

Santo & Johnny - Hawaii (1961 STEREO)

Canadian American

Condition: VG/VG Description: Some discoloration on back, no splits. Media nice with light marks! Has inner Format Details: Limited 1961 Album, LP,...

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$14.00
Average White Band - Feel No Fret
$14.00

Average White Band - Feel No Fret

Atlantic

Condition: VG+/VG+Description: VG++ has innerFormat Details: Limited 1979 LP, AlbumLabel: AtlanticSTOCK PHOTO

$14.00
Average White Band - Cut The Cake
$14.00

Average White Band - Cut The Cake

Atlantic

Condition: VG+/VG+Description: Strong excellent media! Cover has a crease. White innersleeve.Format Details: Limited 1975 LP, Album, StereoLabel: A...

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$14.00
Eric B. & Rakim - Eric B. Is President / My Melody
$14.00

Eric B. & Rakim - Eric B. Is President / My Melody

4th & Broadway

Condition: VG+/NotDescription: Factory outer in shrink. Some dust and debris on mediaFormat Details: Limited 1986 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, ReissueLabel: 4th ...

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$14.00
Sledgehammer (12” Maxi-single)
$14.00

Sledgehammer (12” Maxi-single)

Geffen Records

EX/VG+ Shrinkwrap. This copy is basically near mint - I’m just grading conservatively. This vintage single record features: A1Sledgehammer (Exte...

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$14.00
Juicy Fruit (Disco Freak) (1976 US Press)
$14.00

Juicy Fruit (Disco Freak) (1976 US Press)

ABC Records

NM-/VG+ Gatefold looks great and includes the original inner*Stock photo* 8538

$14.00
Sugarloaf (1st, US Press)
$14.00

Sugarloaf (1st, US Press)

Liberty

VG/VG 1970 US Press Probably plays closer to VG+. Cover nice, but unfortunately top right has a signature.  *STOCK PHOTO* 7309

$14.00
Through The Past, Darkly (#26, Original Press)
$14.00

Through The Past, Darkly (#26, Original Press)

London Records

VG++/VG+ Original 1969 Compilation with #26 on inner Nice copy! With original inner. Clean shape, only a few light wispy marks. Tracklist A1 Pa...

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Fulfillingness' First Finale (Original US Press)
$14.00

Fulfillingness' First Finale (Original US Press)

Tamla

VG/VG+ Original US Press  Nice copy, media has some light marks. Plays with minimal background noise. *STOCK PHOTO* [1]

$14.00
Satin Doll (1st, US Press)
$14.00

Satin Doll (1st, US Press)

Blue Note

VG ~ VG+ Original classic with Blue Note inner. Lovely copy! some light static in places a few superficial marks. Playback is really like VG+, slee...

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The Hissing Of Summer Lawns (US Original Pressing)
$14.00

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns (US Original Pressing)

Asylum Records

VG+/VG Media excellent *STOCK PHOTO* 10142

$14.00
Briefcase Full Of Blues (1st, US Press)
$14.00

Briefcase Full Of Blues (1st, US Press)

Atlantic

VG+/VG+ Just a few light scuffs *STOCK PHOTO* 916

$14.00
Devotion
$14.00

Devotion

Douglas

VG++/VG+ Media plays VG++, sleeve is nice, has a few minor issues with vintage pressings. Blue Douglas label. *STOCK PHOTO*

$14.00
Slaughter On 10th Avenue (1st, US Press)
$14.00

Slaughter On 10th Avenue (1st, US Press)

RCA

VG+/VG  Dynaflex label Nice playing copy, media is in good shape! Sleeve has some faint shelfwear. *STOCK PHOTO*

$14.00
Silver Platinum - Silver Platinum (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$13.95

Silver Platinum - Silver Platinum (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Spector Records International

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good (VG)1981 US Original 1xLP *STOCK PHOTO*

$13.95
Frank Sinatra - That's Life (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.95

Frank Sinatra - That's Life (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Reprise Records

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1966 US Original 1xLP Excellent shrinkwrap*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.95
Jackie McLean - Contour (LP) [US] 1977 RP (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.95

Jackie McLean - Contour (LP) [US] 1977 RP (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Prestige

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1977 US Reissue 1xLP Near excellent*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.95
Bar-Kays - Nightcruising (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.00

Bar-Kays - Nightcruising (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Mercury

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good (VG)1981 US Original 1xLP Media near excellent, writing and name tag on cover. Some dust.*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
The Dells - Like It Is Like It Was (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.00

The Dells - Like It Is Like It Was (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Cadet

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good (VG)1969 US Original 1xLP Vpi cleaned*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Etta Jones - Sugar (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.00

Etta Jones - Sugar (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Muse Records

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1990 US Original 1xLP Excellent*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
B.J. Thomas - For The Best (LP) [US] 1st (Mint (M))
$12.00

B.J. Thomas - For The Best (LP) [US] 1st (Mint (M))

MCA Records

Mint (M)/Near Mint (NM or M-)1980 US Original 1xLP Sealed*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Jimmy Knepper Sextet - I Dream Too Much (LP) [Italy] 1st (Near Mint (NM or M-))
$12.00

Jimmy Knepper Sextet - I Dream Too Much (LP) [Italy] 1st (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Soul Note

Near Mint (NM or M-)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1984 Italy Original 1xLP *STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Royal Trux - Quantum Entanglement (LP) [US] 1st (Mint (M))
$12.00

Royal Trux - Quantum Entanglement (LP) [US] 1st (Mint (M))

Fat Possum Records

Mint (M)/Mint (M)2019 US Original 1xLP Sealed*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Hell Beach - Welcome To Hell Beach (LP) [US] 1st (Near Mint (NM or M-))
$12.00

Hell Beach - Welcome To Hell Beach (LP) [US] 1st (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Infinity Cat Recordings

Near Mint (NM or M-)/Near Mint (NM or M-)2011 US Original 1xLP Includes inners*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Ben E. King - Music Trance (LP) [US] 1st (Mint (M))
$12.00

Ben E. King - Music Trance (LP) [US] 1st (Mint (M))

Atlantic

Mint (M)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1980 US Original 1xLP Sealed w a corner crease*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Jethro Tull - Minstrel In The Gallery (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.00

Jethro Tull - Minstrel In The Gallery (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Chrysalis

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1975 US Original 1xLP *STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Jon Lucien - I Am Now (LP) [US] 1977 RP (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.00

Jon Lucien - I Am Now (LP) [US] 1977 RP (Very Good Plus (VG+))

RCA

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good (VG)1977 US Reissue 1xLP Nice copy! Wobc*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Letta Mbulu - Letta (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.00

Letta Mbulu - Letta (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))

A&M Records

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1978 US Original 1xLP *STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Ella Fitzgerald - Ella At Duke's Place (LP) [Germany] 1st (Very Good (VG))
$12.00

Ella Fitzgerald - Ella At Duke's Place (LP) [Germany] 1st (Very Good (VG))

Verve Records

Very Good (VG)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1966 Germany Original 1xLP Nice media*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Elvis Presley - You'll Never Walk Alone (LP) [US] 1977 RP (Near Mint (NM or M-))
$12.00

Elvis Presley - You'll Never Walk Alone (LP) [US] 1977 RP (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Pickwick

Near Mint (NM or M-)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1977 US Reissue 1xLP Cover excellent*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Ray Bryant - Now's The Time (LP) [US] 1987 RP (Near Mint (NM or M-))
$12.00

Ray Bryant - Now's The Time (LP) [US] 1987 RP (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Doctor Jazz

Near Mint (NM or M-)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1987 US Reissue 1xLP *STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Greg Kihn Band - Kihnspiracy (LP) [US] 1st (Near Mint (NM or M-))
$12.00

Greg Kihn Band - Kihnspiracy (LP) [US] 1st (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Beserkley

Near Mint (NM or M-)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1983 US Original 1xLP Media is excellent*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Quincy Jones - In The Heat Of The Night: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (LP) [US] RP (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.00

Quincy Jones - In The Heat Of The Night: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (LP) [US] RP (Very Good Plus (VG+))

United Artists Records

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good Plus (VG+)0 US Reissue 1xLP Excellent*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
The Kinks - Low Budget (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.00

The Kinks - Low Budget (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Arista

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1979 US Original 1xLP Vg++*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
The Heath Brothers - Expressions Of Life (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.00

The Heath Brothers - Expressions Of Life (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Columbia

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1981 US Original 1xLP Excellent*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
The Doobie Brothers - One Step Closer (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.00

The Doobie Brothers - One Step Closer (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Warner Bros. Records

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1980 US Original 1xLP Strong excellent copy. Has original inner sleeve.*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Various - 2001: A Space Odyssey (Music From the Motion Picture Sound Track) Volume Two (LP) [USA & Canada] 1986 RP (Near Mint (NM or M-))
$12.00

Various - 2001: A Space Odyssey (Music From the Motion Picture Sound Track) Volume Two (LP) [USA & Canada] 1986 RP (Near Mint (NM or M-))

MCA Records

Near Mint (NM or M-)/Very Good (VG)1986 USA & Canada Reissue 1xLP *STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Chicago (2) - Chicago XI (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.00

Chicago (2) - Chicago XI (LP) [US] 1st (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Columbia

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1977 US Original 1xLP VG++ has inner*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
The Blasters - The Blasters (LP) [US] 1982 RP (Very Good Plus (VG+))
$12.00

The Blasters - The Blasters (LP) [US] 1982 RP (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Slash

Very Good Plus (VG+)/Very Good (VG)1982 US Reissue 1xLP Excellent - cover has a tiny sticker*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Trance Dance - A-Ho-Ho (LP) [US] 1st (Near Mint (NM or M-))
$12.00

Trance Dance - A-Ho-Ho (LP) [US] 1st (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Epic

Near Mint (NM or M-)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1987 US Original 1xLP *STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00
Chubby Checker - The Change Has Come (LP) [US] 1st (Mint (M))
$12.00

Chubby Checker - The Change Has Come (LP) [US] 1st (Mint (M))

MCA Records

Mint (M)/Very Good Plus (VG+)1982 US Original 1xLP Sealed , corner cut - cannot confirm exact version*STOCK PHOTO*

$12.00

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