POP & ROCK
ALBUMS/CDs FOR SALE!
All of the following CDs and record albums are from my private collection. If anything strikes your fancy, please let me know and perhaps we can come up with a deal that is acceptable to both of us. Don’t worry about offering too low a price. We are all looking for bargains, so if you offer too little, I will kindly turn you down, but I might make a counter-offer, which you are free to turn down as well! But I won’t look down upon you or call you names if you don’t offer enough.
HAPPY HUNTING!!
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ABBREVIATIONS AND INFORMATION:
GREEN TEXT = Compact Disc (rather than record album)
SW = Shrink-wrap still on cover of open album
CO = Cut-Out or Promo notch, punch-hole, or cut-corner in cover
PROMO = Promotional issue, with promo stamp, sticker, or other marking.
WOBC/WOFC/WOL/SOL = Writing on back cover/writing on front cover/writing on label/sticker on label
OBI = Japanese paper band that wraps around album or CD cover. Used for selling purposes in Japan. Highly-desired by some collectors. More paper trash for others.
Record Ratings: Almost everything is mint or near-mint unless stated otherwise. Ask for specifics if you need them. I sell very few albums with a VG+ or lower rating. Records rated RECORD/COVER, using the terms Mint, Near-Mint (NM), Excellent or Very Good Plus (EX or VG+).
Shipping Charges: I will charge you for the box, postage, mandatory insurance in the U. S., and a few cents for tape, label, packing material. I don’t make profit on postage, so you’ll get a good deal here. I usually ship Media Mail to keep things cheap, but if you want to pay extra, I can ship Priority Mail. International Customers usually pay about 50 - 75 cents more than the actual cost because of all the time it takes to fill out the ridiculous customs and insurance forms! I know it’s not your fault that you live overseas, but my time has SOME value to it, even if it’s not much!
“I DON’T WANT TO MISS A THING” [“For Your Consideration” Academy Award promo CD from the film ARMAGEDDON for the song “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing,” written by Diane Warren and performed by Aerosmith.]
THE ANIMALS:
ERIC IS HERE [SE-4433] (near-mint stereo)
RARE MASTERS, VOL. 2 [(Eric Burdon solo release). SPV085-44232 is in near-mint condition and is an excellent release. Former Animals’ lead singer in great form. 11 tracks including unreleased studio versions of “The Road,” “Power Company,” “Wall of Silence,” “New York City,” and an unreleased extended studio version of “Crawling Kingsnake.” The rest are unreleased live recordings, including “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” “Boom Boom,” “Don’t Bring Me Down,” “It Hurts Me Too,” “I’m Crying,” and “Heart Attack.” Over 63 minutes of music.]
THE ARCHIES:
SUNSHINE [Kirshner KES-107 stereo is in near-mint condition, and the cover is still shrink-wrapped. 1970 release features ace vocalist Ron Dante and songs like “Over and Over,” “Waldo P. Emerson Jones,” “Comes The Sun,” “One Big Family,” and more. The Archies’ “socially conscious” album.] (CO)
ALL SUMMER LONG [UK reissue of 1964 Beach Boys’ album, MFP-50065 stereo is in VG+ condition, and the cover is in near-mint condition.]
THE BEACH BOYS LOVE YOU [Underrated and lovably-weird release with lots of Brian Wilson originals on it. 1977 Reprise MSK-2258 is in near-mint condition, and the cover is still shrink-wrapped.] (CO)
THE BEST OF THE BEACH BOYS [This is a two-album Capitol gatefold release from Germany (1C 148-80 892) on the red Capitol label of the early.seventies. It contains the complete BEACH BOYS TODAY album and the complete SHUT DOWN, VOL. 2 album. Records and cover are in excellent-or-better condition.]
“BLUEBIRDS OVER THE MOUNTAIN”/“NEVER LEARN NOT TO LOVE” [Capitol 45 RPM single 2360 is in VG condition. On the orignal orange-and-yellow Capitol swirl label.]
CELEBRATION [Unplayed copy of the Mike Love-Charles Lloyd-Ron Altbach-Dave Robinson-Paul Fauerso album from 1978. Record is in perfect condition. Cover is a cut-out, with the top corner cut. The record label is Pacific Arts (PAC 7 122). The music includes renditions of Brian Wilson's and Mike Love's "Gettin' Hungry" and "How's About A Little Bit," as well as "Go And Get That Girl," "She's Just Out To Get You," "Country Pie," "Lovestruck," "Sailor," "Song Of Creation," "Star Baby," and "I Don't Wanna Know." It's a fun "summer-sounding" album, as Mike has talented sidemen and vocalists alongside him. It's got a LOT more excitement and is much more enjoyable than Mike's solo album.]
CELEBRATION (BIG SUR FOLK FESTIVAL) [This is the rare Ode release (ODE SPX 7708) that contains The Beach Boys’ live performance of “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” from the 1970 concert at Monterey, California. Album also contains performances by Joan Baez, Merry Clayton, Kris Kristofferson, Country Joe McDonald, and Linda Ronstadt. Gate-fold cover has some speckling and light ring-wear due to age and is in VG to VG+ condition. Album is in excellent condition.]
“COME GO WITH ME”/ “DON’T GO NEAR THE WATER” [Caribou Records 02633 45 RPM single is in near-mint condition, and the Caribou Records sleeve is in excellent condition.]
“DO IT AGAIN”/“WAKE THE WORLD” [Capitol 45 RPM single 2239 is in G condition. On the orignal orange-and-yellow Capitol swirl label.]
“EAST MEETS WEST” [Very rare FBI 45 single (FBS-7701 stereo) was a collaboration between The 4 Seasons and The Beach Boys. Flips side has “Rhapsody” by The 4 Seasons. Record is in mint condition with label having a small marker line on the flip side.]
“FRIENDS”/“LITTLE BIRD” [Capitol 45 RPM single 2160 is in VG- condition. On the orignal orange-and-yellow Capitol swirl label.]
FRIENDS & SMILEY SMILE [Warner Brothers 2MS-2167 was a nicely-packaged 1974 2-LP reissue of these two Beach Boys’ albums. Gatefold cover. Records are in excellent condition, as is the cover, which has some ring discoloration.]
“GETCHA BACK” [Beach Boys CBS single (ZS4-04913) has “Male Ego” on the flip side. Record and sleeve are in excellent condition.]
“GOIN’ ON”/ “ENDLESS HARMONY” [Caribou Records ZS9-9032 45 RPM single is in near-mint condition, and the Caribou Records sleeve is in excellent condition.]
GOING PUBLIC [Bruce Johnston’s 1977 “GOING PUBLIC” LP was really more of a demo album than anything, as he was pushing his songwriting skills on the basis of winning a Grammy for “I Write The Songs.” That tune in addition to new versions of “Deirdre” and “Disney Girls” are on here (new versions), as well as “Don’t Be Scared,” “Rock and Roll Survivor,” “Thank You Baby,” “Rendezvous” (a hit for the Hudson Brothers -- I like Bruce’s version better), the sappy “Won’t Somebody Dance With Me,” and a bizarre version of “Pipeline” that has to be heard to be believed! Columbia 34459 was produced by the legendary Gary Usher! Contains original record sleeve. Album is in excellent condition. Cover has cover clipped, but is in near-mint condition, with the shrink-wrap still on it.]
“HELP ME, RHONDA”/“KISS ME, BABY” [Capitol 45 RPM single 5395 is in VG- condition, and the picture sleeve is in excellent condition. On the orignal orange-and-yellow Capitol swirl label.]
“HERE COMES THE NIGHT” [Disco single version of Beach Boys release from 1979, grey-labeled Caribou release (2Z8 9028) contains 10:42 version on one side and 10:42 instrumental version on the other. Record is in excellent condition, and the original cardboard sleeve is in excellent condition.] (PROMO) (SOL)
“HERE COMES THE NIGHT” [Disco single version of Beach Boys release from 1979, white-labeled “DJ reservice” Caribou release (2Z8 9028) contains 6:44 short version on one side and 9:43 long version on the other. Record is in excellent condition, and the original cardboard sleeve is in excellent condition.] (PROMO)
“HERE COMES THE NIGHT” [Single version of Beach Boys release from 1979, white-labeled Caribou release (AS 557) is on BLUE VINYL and contains 10:42 version on one side and 10:42 instrumental version on the other. Record is in excellent condition, and the original cardboard sleeve is in excellent condition.] (PROMO)
“HERE COMES THE NIGHT”/ “BABY BLUE” [Caribou Records ZS8-9026 45 RPM single is in excellent condition, and the Caribou Records sleeve is in excellent condition.]
“HEROES AND VILLAINS/“YOU’RE WELCOME” [Brother 45 RPM single 1001 is in VG- condition.]
“I CAN HEAR MUSIC”/“ALL I WANT TO DO” [Capitol 45 RPM single 2432 is in VG- condition. On the orignal orange-and-yellow Capitol swirl label.]
“I GET AROUND”/“DON’T WORRY BABY” [Capitol 45 RPM single 5174 is in G condition, on the orange-and-red target label.]
“THE LITTLE GIRL I ONCE KNEW”/“THERE’S NO OTHER (LIKE MY BABY)” [Capitol 45 RPM single 5540 is in G+ condition. On the orignal orange-and-yellow Capitol swirl label.]
“MELT AWAY” [Brian Wilson’s fabulous Sire 45 (7-27694) features the song “Melt Away,” with the B-side being “Being With The One You Love.” 1989 single is in near-mint condition, having only been played twice. Essential to any Beach Boys collection!]
“PIPELINE” [Here it is, you Beach Boys’ completists! It’s the 12” Disco Single version of Bruce Johnston’s “Pipeline,” which as to be heard to be believed. And, you know, I like it much better than the Beach Boys’ own discofied “Here Comes The Night.” This is a promotional copy with a white label, and one side contains a 6:30 version different from the one featured on Bruce’s “Going Public” album, while the other side contains a special disco version of the Beach Boys’ song “Deirdre!” Both sides were produced by the legendary Gary Usher, and the disco remix of “Pipeline” was handled by Curt Becher! Stereo all-round, and the record is near-mint. The cover is VG++, with minor ring wear and some mild discoloration due to aging.]
“ROCK ‘N’ ROLL TO THE RESCUE” [Capitol 12” Single V-15234 contains the 33 1/3 RPM single of “Rock ‘n’ Roll to the Rescue,” co-written by Mike Love and Terry Melcher. Beach Boys single is from “the forthcoming LP “MADE IN THE U.S.A,” and this release contains FOUR versions of the song! First is the “Beach Party Mix” that’s 6:31 in length, then the “Percadella Mix” that is 3:49 in length. On side two is the 3:42 single version, as well as the 4:19 instrumental version! Both single and promotional cardboard sleeve are in mint condition, having only been played once. Promotional sticker features prominently on black cardboard sleeve.]
“ROCK ‘N’ ROLL TO THE RESCUE” [Beach Boys Capitol 45 (5595) contains the 3:42 single “Rock ‘n’ Roll to the Rescue,” co-written by Mike Love and Terry Melcher. Beach Boys single is from “the forthcoming LP MADE IN THE U.S.A.” Both single and picture sleeve are in excellent to near-mint condition, with the record only having been played once.]
“SLOOP JOHN B”/“YOU’RE SO GOOD TO ME” [Capitol 45 RPM single 5602 is in G- condition, with the pictures sleeve in VG- condition. Original orange-and-yellow swirl label. Writing on picture sleeve.]
STACK O’ TRACKS [This album was released by EMI/UK back in the ‘70s, I believe. It doesn’t look like the U. S. version of “Stack O’ Tracks,” but the music is the same. Cover shows lots of tape reels of Beach Boys songs. Lovely British pressing with hard cardboard sleeve containing lyrics so you can sing along. A teeny-tiny punch hole is all that mars the album cover, which is still shrink-wrapped. Album is shiny and near mint.]
SURFIN’ ‘ROUND THE WORLD [This rare Japanese Sony CD (SRCS 6104) contains the early ‘60s Bruce Johnston record SURFIN’ ‘ROUND THE WORLD. Twelve tracks in all, including the great “Jersey Channel Islands-Part 7” and “The Hamptons.” Beach Boys fans will want this very early piece of the surf music jigsaw puzzle in their collection. CD and inserts, which contains all sorts of Japanese symbols, are in mint condition.]
“THE WARMTH OF THE SUN”/“DANCE, DANCE, DANCE” [Capitol 45 RPM single 6105 is in G+ condition. Release is on the red-and-white Starline target label]
WILD HONEY & 20/20 [Warner Brothers 2MS-2166 was a nicely-packaged 1974 2-LP reissue of these two Beach Boys’ albums. Gatefold cover. Records are in excellent condition, and the cover is still shrink-wrapped.]
“WILD HONEY”/“WIND CHIMES” [Capitol 45 RPM single 2028 is in G+ condition. On the orignal orange-and-yellow Capitol swirl label.]
THE WORKS [Warner Brother 1975 2-LP promotional album (PRO-610) featuring wide range of Warner Brothers' artists. Release has 24 tracks, including the Beach Boys' "Child Of Winter," Todd Rundgren's Utopia's "Something's Coming," Black Sabbath's "Supertzar," Frank Zappa And Captain Beefheart's "Debra Kadabra," Richard Pryor's "Cocaine," Commander Cody And His Lost Planet Airmen's "Roll Your Own," Little Feat's "One Love Stand," Rod Stewart's "Stone Cold Sober," Jimmy Cliff's "If I Follow My Mind," Van Dyke Parks' "Clang Of TheYankee Reaper," Fleetwood Mac's "World Turning," Graham Central Station's "Water," Al Jarreau's "We Got By," and other songs by Tower Of Power, Montrose, Foghat, Leo Sayer, Ronee Blakley, Chris Ducey, etc. This sampler (loss leader) has very slight ring wear on the cover, but other than that looks fabulous, with no split seams. Cover is in excellent condition, and both LPs are in near-mint condition, having only been played twice. They're shiny and new!]
CHUCK BERRY:
THE LONDON CHUCK BERRY SESSIONS [Chess album CH-9295 is a promotional release in near-mint condition, both album and cover. Album was a big hit for Chuck Berry in 1972, and it includes some new studio rockers and three live cuts, one of which is the 11:33 unedited version of “My Ding-A-Ling!” Gold star stuck on the front cover.]
THEODORE BIKEL:
AN ACTOR’S HOLIDAY [Elektra EKL-105 is in excellent condition, as is the cover. Comes with lyric booklet.]
BRAVO BIKEL [Elektra EKS-7175 is in VG+ condition, and the cover is in VG+ condition. It is a fold-open cover with the lyrics inside.]
A FOLKSINGER’S CHOICE [Elektra EKL-250 is in near-mint condition, and the cover is still shrink-wrapped. Sorry, but no lyric booklet included!]
A HARVEST OF ISRAELI FOLKSONGS [Elektra EKS-7210 stereo is in excellent condition, and the cover is in VG+ condition, with a few smudges on it. Comes with lyric booklet.]
ON TOUR [Elektra EKL-230 is in excellent condition, and the cover is VG+, with a few smudges being the only blemishes. Comes with lyric booklet.]
SINGS JEWISH FOLK SONGS [Elektra EKL-141 is in near-mint condition, and the cover is still shrink-wrapped. Comes with lyric booklet.] (CO)
SINGS MORE JEWISH FOLK SONGS [Elektra EKS-7165 stereo is in near-mint condition, and the cover is in excellent to near-mint condition. Comes with lyric booklet.]
SINGS SONGS OF ISRAEL [Elektra EKL-132 is in near-mint condition, and the cover is still shrink-wrapped. Comes with lyric booklet and sexy Israeli farmgirl on cover!]
SONGS OF A RUSSIAN GYPSY [Elektra EKL-150 is in near-mint condition, and the cover is still shrink-wrapped. Label on one side of record is wrinkled. Comes with lyric booklet.]
SONGS OF A RUSSIAN GYPSY [Elektra EKS-7150 is in excellent condition, and the cover is in VG+ condition. Some minor seam cracking. No lyric booklet included. 1970s Elektra label.]
SONGS OF RUSSIA OLD & NEW [Elektra EKS-7185 stereo is in near-mint condition, and the cover is in excellent condition. This is an Israeli release, with some Hebrew letters on the cover! Comes with lyric booklet]
YOUNG MAN AND A MAID [Elektra EKL-109 stereo is in near-mint condition, and the cover is still shrink-wrapped. With Cynthia Gooding. Comes with lyric booklet and topless lady on the cover!]
BREAD (AND RELATED):
FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN [Released in 1980, FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN (Elektra 6E-251) by David Gates contains some great songs, including the title cut, "Can I Call You," "Where Does The Lovin' Go," and others. Produced and arranged and written by Gates, the album also features Mike Botts and Larry Knechtel of Bread in some songs. This album is in mint condition, as is the cover, which is still shrink-wrapped.] (CO)
FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN [Same as above, only SEALED] (CO)
HEY RICKY (Melissa Manchester album) [I’ll bet many Bread fans don’t know about and/or possess a copy of the song “Wish We Were Heroes.” It was a duet featuring David Gates from back in 1982 that only appeared on Melissa Manchester’s superb album HEY RICKY. The album was best known for the hit song “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” but David Gates fans will want it to hear his voice blend seamlessly with Manchester’s. In addition, Gates plays guitar on this track. He was a label-mate of Manchester’s at the time at Arista, which is probably why this duet was set up. Album and cover (Arista AL 9574) are in near-mint condition, although there’s a bizarre area of the cover that looks like it wasn’t properly printed on. I’ve seen other copies of this album and you don’t see this printing error. So maybe this copy is rare for that reason as well!]
LOST WITHOUT YOUR LOVE [Bread’s sixth and final album is the only one that has never been released on CD. The album was released in 1977, and features some excellent tunes by the team of David Gates and James Griffin. Songs like "Belonging," "Hooked On You," "She's The Only One," "Lay Your Money Down" and others are every bit as good as some of their better-known songs. Produced and arranged by David Gates, the album and cover are in near-mint condition.] (CO)
“LOST WITHOUT YOUR LOVE” [Bread 45 RPM single from 1976, with “Change of Heart” on the flip side. Record is in excellent condition. Didn’t come with picture sleeve.]
TAKE ME NOW [Released in 1981, TAKE ME NOW (Arista AL-9563) is one of David Gates’ best solo albums. Some of the excellent songs include "It's you," "She's a Heartbreaker," the gorgeous "Come Home For Christmas," "Vanity," and others. Some real rockers thrown in with the typically superb Gates' ballads. Produced and arranged and written by Gates, the album also features Mike Botts and Larry Knechtel of Bread in some songs. This album is in mint condition, as is the cover, which is still shrink-wrapped. Original lyrics sleeve is enclosed.] (CO)
TAKE ME NOW [Same as above, only SEALED.] (CO)
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE:
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE [Buddah BDS-5065 is NOT the more common version with “The Worst That Could Happen,” but is their 1970 release featuring “For What It’s Worth,” “Nights In White Satin,” “Down By The River,” and six others. In near-mint condition and still shrink-wrapped. (CO)]
TOUCH 'N GO WITH THE CRITTERS [Here's a re-release of a rare ‘60s album. The Critters, who gave us "Younger Girl" and "Mr. Dyeingly Sad," were back for their third and last album, TOUCH 'N GO WITH THE CRITTERS, released on Project 3 PR 4001 SD. This mint album is still shrink-wrapped and sounds fabulous. It appears to be an exact duplicate of the original, and it contains songs by Bonner/Gordon, T. Hardin, John Sebastian, and lots by Jimmy Ryan of the group, and it's got a harder edge than their earlier songs.]
JIM CROCE:
THE FACES I’VE BEEN [Never released on CD, 1975 2-LP set Lifesong LS 900 contains lots of rare tracks, including live “raps” featured in Croce’s concert appearances. Produced by Terry Cashman and Tommy West. Albums are in near-mint condition, and fold-open cover is in excellent condtion.]
BING CROSBY:
ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE [Decca (DL 4258) on the black-and-silver label is in excellent condition, and the cover is in excellent condition as well, with seam-splitting along the spine. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.] (CO)
ANYTHING GOES [Decca (DL 4264) on the black-and-silver label is in excellent condition, and the cover is in excellent condition as well, with seam-splitting along the spine. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.] (CO)
BLUE SKIES [Decca (DL 5259) on the black-and-silver label is in excellent condition, and the cover is in excellent condition as well, with seam-splitting along the spine. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.] (CO)
BLUE SKIES [Sunbeam Records Sountrak STK-104 from 1976 contains original soundtrack selections from the film, with Crosby, Astaire, and Joan Caulfield. Not the re-recording. Album and cover are in excellent condition.] (SOBC)
BUT BEAUTIFUL [Decca (DL 4260) on the black-and-silver label is in excellent condition, and the cover is in excellent condition as well, with seam-splitting along the spine. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.] (CO)
COOL OF THE EVENING [Decca (DL 4262) on the black-and-rainbow label is in near-mint condition, and the cover is in near-mint condition as well. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.]
EAST SIDE OF HEAVEN [Decca (DL 4253) on the black-and-silver label is in excellent condition, and the cover is in excellent condition as well, with seam-splitting along the spine. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.] (CO)
EASY TO REMEMBER [Decca (DL 4250) on the black-and-silver label is in excellent condition, and the cover is in excellent condition as well, with seam-splitting along the spine. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.] (CO)
HOLIDAY IN EUROPE [Decca (DL 4281) on the black-and-silver label is in VG+ condition, and the cover is in excellent condition.]
HOLIDAY INN [Decca (DL 4256) on the black-and-silver label is in excellent condition, and the cover is in excellent condition as well, with seam-splitting along the spine. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.] (CO)
HOLIDAY INN [Sunbeam Records Sountrak STK-112 from 1979 contains original soundtrack selections from the film, with Crosby, Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, and Virginia Dale. Not the re-recording. Album and cover are in excellent condition.]
A MUSICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BING (1927 - 1934) [Decca (DL 9054) on the maroon-and-silver label is in VG condition. With Buddy Cole and His Trio. The cover is in VG+ condition, with some minor writing on the back]
A MUSICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BING (1934 - 1941) [Decca (DL 9064) on the maroon-and-silver label is in VG condition. With Buddy Cole and His Trio. The cover is in VG+ condition, with some minor writing on the back]
NEW TRICKS [British reissue (Memoir Records MOIR 202) of wonderful album featuring Bing Crosby with the Buddy Cole Trio. Album and cover are in near-mint condition.]
ONLY FOREVER [Decca (DL 4255) on the black-and-silver label is in excellent condition, and the cover is in excellent condition as well, with seam-splitting along the spine. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.] (CO)
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN [Decca (DL 4251) on the black-and-silver label is in excellent condition, and the cover is in excellent condition as well, with seam-splitting along the spine. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.] (CO)
POCKET FULL OF DREAMS [Decca (DL 4252) on the black-and-silver label is in excellent condition, and the cover is in excellent condition as well, with seam-splitting along the spine. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.] (CO)
THE ROAD BEGINS [Decca (DL 4254) on the black-and-silver label is in excellent condition, and the cover is in excellent condition as well, with seam-splitting alone the spine. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.] (CO)
SEASONS [Polydor PD-1-6128 was Crosby’s last album of newly-recorded material, and it’s superb. Both album and fold-open cover are in near-mint condition.] (CO)
SHILLELAGHS AND SHAMROCKS [MCA Records MCA-177 contains 12 Irish songs. Album is in mint condition, and the cover is still shrink-wrapped.] (CO)
SUNSHINE CAKE [Decca (DL 4261) on the black-and-rainbow label is in near-mint condition, and the cover is in near-mint condition as well. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.]
WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING [MCA Records MCA-519 contains 12 Irish songs. Album is in mint condition, and the cover is still shrink-wrapped.]
WHITE CHRISTMAS [UK MCA Records MCL-1777 is in mint condition, and the cover is still shrink-wrapped.]
ZING A LITTLE ZONG [Decca (DL 4263) on the black-and-rainbow label is in near-mint condition, and the cover is in near-mint condition as well. One of the superb “Bing’s Hollywood” series.]
THE CUFF LINKS:
THE CUFF LINKS [Decca DL-75235 is in near-mint condition and still shrink-wrapped. (CO)]
TRACY [Decca DL-75160 is in near-mint condition and still shrink-wrapped. (CO)]
BURTON CUMMINGS
SWEET SWEET [Near-mint Alfa AAB-11007. With original lyric sleeve]
EGAN, WALTER
FUNDAMENTAL ROLL [Another excellent album by Egan, this release was produced by Lindsey Buckingham and Steveie Nicks as well as Egan and Duane Scott. Buckingham and Nicks contribute background vocals to many of the songs, and Buckingham adds some guitar work as well. Album and cover showing Walter with two VERY young girls are in near-mint condition. Comes with inner sleeve with full credits.]
NOT SHY [Here's the incredibly rare album by Walter Egan, and this 1978 CBS offering is not rare and desired just because Lindsay Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac produced it, sang on it, and played some guitar, and also not because Stevie Nicks added background vocals as well. And also not because Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean designed the album. No, it's also a fabulous pop-rock album, even though the only song most people know is "Magnet and Steel." But there isn't a weak track on the recording. Usually, copies of "Not Shy" are in terribly shape, and most of them seem to be promos as well. Well, this is a stock copy, and the record is in near-mint condition. The cover is in excellent to near-mint condition, and doesn’t have the ringwear that most copies of this nearly-all-black cover have. Contains inner sleeve with full credits.]
THE EVERLY BROTHERS (AND SOLO EVERLYS):
BORN YESTERDAY [From 1986, this excellent Everly Brothers’ Mercury album (826142) features “Amanda Ruth,” “Thinkin’ ‘Bout you,” Mark Knopfler’s “Why Worry,” Bob Dylan’s “Abandoned Love,” and more, including one song by Don Everly. This album is in mint condition. Cover is still shrink-wrapped.]
BROTHER JUKEBOX [Don Everly’s 1976 album is presented on this UK CD release from 1994 (Sundown CDSD-002). In near-mint condition.]
DON EVERLY & SUNSET TOWERS [Excellent two-fer presenting Don Everly’s self-titled album from 1971 and SUNSET TOWERS from 1974. Includes the bonus track “Only Me.” Australian CD (Raven RVCD-74) has over 75 minutes of music.]
EB ‘84 [Superb Mercury album (822431) recorded in 1984, featuring Paul McCartney’s “On The Wings Of A Nightingale,” Bob Dylan’s “Lay, Lady, Lay,” “The Story of Me” by Jeff Lynne, and others, including three penned by Don Everly. One of The Everly Brothers’ best releases. Album is mint, having only been played once to record it. Album is in mint condition, with the cover shrink-wrapped and with a notch in the cover.]
THE EVERLY BROTHERS REUNION CONCERT [Famous (and justifiably so) concert recorded at The Albert Hall on 9/23/83, this 2-LP set contains 28 songs, from old classics to more contemporary classics. Passport Records PB-11001 has a fold-open cover that is still shrink-wrapped, with a small notch in it. Albums are in mint condition.]
HOME AGAIN [1985 RCA compilation album (AFL1-5401) contains music from the Brothers’ RCA years, in addition to hard-to-find songs like “Maiden’s Prayer,” “Poems, Prayers, and Promises,” and “Cuckoo Bird.” Songs come from 1969 - 1973. Album is in near-mint condition, and cover is in excellent condition, with a small notch in cover.]
LIVING ALONE [Elektra 6E-213 is another excellent solo release from brother Phil, with all self-penned tunes. 1979 Album is in near-mint condition, with cover having only some minor ring and seam wear.]
THE LONDON SESSIONS [Extremely enjoyable two-fer of Phil’s solo work, with both MYSTIC LINE and THERE’S NOTHING TOO GOOD FOR MY BABY (PHIL’S DINER) presented in their entirety, with bonus tracks as well. 1974 & 1975 releases treated in superb digital fashion on Sequel NEX CD 164. In near-mint condition. UK release.]
PASS THE CHICKEN AND LISTEN [Superb EB album from 1972, this compact disc (One Way Records OW-34508) is in near-mint condition. Great tunes like “Lay It down,” “Not Fade Away,” “Sweet Memories,” and more. Produced by Chet Atkins.]
PHIL EVERLY [One of Phil’s strongest works, this contains 11 excellent songs including his hit recording made with Cliff Richard, “She Means Nothing To Me.” Cliff also appears on “I’ll Mend Your Broken Heart.” 1983 UK import Capitol EST-27670 is in mint condition. Cover is in excellent condition with only some slight ringwear on the front marring it. Promotional sticker on cover.]
ROOTS [Renowned EB album from 1968, this has become difficult to find on CD. Warner Archives 26927 compact disc is in near-mint condition. Songs from their childhood like “You Done Me Wrong,” “Mama Tried,” “Shady Grove,” and more. Produced by Lenny Waronker.]
SOME HEARTS... [The Everly Brothers’ third and last Mercury album, this 1988 compact disc release (PolyGram Records 832-520) contains ten tracks, many written by the Everly Brothers, with one notable exception being Brian Wilson’s “Don’t Worry Baby.” CD is in near-mint condition. Produced by The Everly Brothers.]
STAR SPANGLED SPRINGER [This hard-to-find RCA album from 1973 (APL1-0092) is an excellent solo release from Phil Everly, and it includes versions of “The Air That I Breathe” (done before The Hollies) as well as 9 songs co-written by Phil Everly! I believe this is a special promo issue, since there’s a note to Phil on the back to the president and members of “Everly Brothers International” that looks to be photocopied on the back of the album. I might be wrong here, so don’t hold me to it, but I’ve seen some of these “cheap-looking” additions on the backs of other albums that definitely were used on promo copies. Cover is near-mint, as is album!]
STORIES WE COULD TELL [Another excellent album from the brothers, RCA Victor LSP-4620 is a promotional copy, and contains great tunes like “Green River,” “Mandolin Wind,” “The Brand New Tennessee Waltz,” and others. 1972 album is in near-mint condition, while the cover is VG, with some ring wear and minor wear along edges.]
THE 4 SEASONS (FRANKIE VALLI):
A DREAM OF KINGS [This rare and out-of-print soundtrack album (aren’t almost all LPs out-of-print?) contains Alex North’s score for the little-seen motion picture A DREAM OF KINGS, starring Anthony Quinn. It was released on the tiny National General Records label, one reason why it’s never appeared on CD. NG-1000 is a near-mint copy, with only a punch hole marring the still-shrink-wrapped cover. In addition to a whole bunch of original score cues by Alex North, a song “inspired” by the picture was written and produced by Bob Gaudio of Four Seasons fame, and sung by Frankie Valli, also of 4 Seasons fame! So soundtrack fans and Frankie Valli fans will each have a reason to want this hard-to-find recording.]
“EAST MEETS WEST” [Very rare FBI 45 single (FBS-7701 stereo) was a collaboration between The 4 Seasons and The Beach Boys. Flips side has “Rhapsody” by The 4 Seasons. Record is in mint condition with label having a small marker line on the flip side.]
EDIZIONE D’ORO [This is the 29-track 2-record set with the fold-open cover that contains some newly-remixed versions of classic 4 Seasons’ songs. Philips PHS 2-6501 stereo is in mint condition, having only been played once. Cover has some corner folds but is otherwise in VG+ condition. Gorgeous gold-covered presentation!]
THE 4 SEASONS SING BIG HITS BY BURT BACHARACH/HAL DAVID/BOB DYLAN [A fun album with some fascinating performances, this is the Rhino re-release (70248), in mint condition and still-shrinkwrapped. Some writing on the shrink-wrap and a small notch are the only things that mar the cover.]
THE GENUINE IMITATION LIFE GAZETTE [Classic experimental Four Seasons album from 1969, Philips stereo PHS 600-290 contains the classic fold-open newspaper cover design, with lots of fun-filled reading! Album is in mint condition, having only been played once. There are some clicks and pops on the record, inherent in the pressing. A small punch-hole is the only thing that mars the cover.]
THE GENUINE IMITATION LIFE GAZETTE [Classic experimental Four Seasons album from 1969, Philips stereo PHS 600-290 contains the classic fold-open newspaper cover design, with lots of fun-filled reading! White-labeled promo is in VG to VG+ condition, with a small seam-split on the bottom, and some minor yellowing and signs of age on the cover.]
THE GENUINE IMITATION LIFE GAZETTE [Classic experimental Four Seasons album from 1969, this is the Rhino re-release (70249 -- without the fold-open cover), and is in sealed condition. A small notch is the only thing that mars the cover.]
HELICON [Terrific 1977 album (Warner Brothers BS-3016) is in SEALED condition, with only a notch marring the cover.]
“SEASONS OF GOLD”/“LOLITA” [45 RPM single by Gidea Park (aka Adrian Baker), offering a faithful medley of ten 4 Seasons’ songs. Profile 5003 from 1981 is in near-mint condition.]
LEFTY [I believe this is the only Art Garfunkel album not available on CD, and that’s too bad, as 1988’s LEFTY (CBS 40942) is a very enjoyable album from the “singing” half of Simon and Garfunkel. Contains songs like “King Of Tonga,” “This Is The Moment,” “When A Man Loves A Woman,” and others, with songwriters like Stephen Bishop and David Foster. The sleeve has a promo stamp on it and is in near-mint condition for a promo. The album is in near-mint condition, with a very quiet pressing. It was only played once to record it.]
THE GRASS ROOTS:
MOVE ALONG [One of the group’s best releases, this 1972 offering (Dunhill/ABC DSX-50112) contains songs like “The Runway,” “Anyway The Wind Blows,” “Two Divided By Love,” “Face The Music,” “Only One,” “Glory Bound,” “Someone To Love,” and more. Mint album has a small punch-hole in its shrink-wrapped cover.]
JUSTIN HAYWARD (THE MOODY BLUES):
“BLUE GUITAR” [45 RPM single from Justin Hayward and John Lodge, TH-67021 is in excellent condition. The picture sleeve is in excellent condition except for a small tear in image where price tag used to be.]
HONK:
FIVE SUMMER STORIES [This is a super-rare surfing soundtrack! The Granite Music Corp. release from 1972 (Stereo GR-772) is from a film so rare it is barely mentioned anywhere. Can’t even find it on the IMDB! The music is by “Honk,” who apparently were a musical group whose members included Steve Wood, Tris Imboden, Don Whaley, Beth Fitchet, Craig Buhler, and Richard Stekol. If they’re still around as a group today, my sincere apologies. The album is an interesting mix of country, surf, and a bunch of other things I can’t put my fingers on. Some vocals, some instrumentals. For the record, back in 1972 “Honk lives in the hills in Laguna Beach,” although we don’t know if they lived together in some commune environment or merely as neighbors. All of the songs were written by the group. The album cover is in excellent condition, with just a few minor marks on the back. Album is in near-mint condition, and I don’t think it was ever played.]
WE WENT TO DIFFERENT SCHOOLS TOGETHER [Kama Sutra KSBS-2017 contains the group’s big hit “The Rapper” and eleven others. Dominic Ierace (Donny Iris) wrote the hit and many other songs on the album. In near-mint condition. Cover is excellent.]
TOM JOHNSTON (THE DOOBIE BROTHERS):
EVERYTHING YOU’VE HEARD IS TRUE [From the early leader of The Doobie Brothers, this 1979 album is an excellent rocker! Album is in mint condition and inner sleeve contains song lyrics.]
STILL FEELS GOOD [Another fun rocker from the first leader of The Doobie Brothers, this 1981 album is in mint condition, with a punch hole in the cover.]
ANDY KIM [Hard-to-find Uni album (73137) is one of Kim’s best releases. Very much like Neil Diamond’s singing and writing when he was recording his classic albums for the same label. Album in in near-mint condition. Cover has some edge scratches, but otherwise excellent. (CO)]
BABY I LOVE YOU [Steed ST-37004 album is in excellent condition. Cover is still shrink-wrapped. (CO)]
HOW’D WE EVER GET THIS WAY [Solid pop album by Kim. Steed ST-37001 is in near-mint condition and still shrink-wrapped. (CO)]
RAINBOW RIDE [Very enjoyable collection (Steed ST-37002) is in near-mint condition and still shrinkwrapped. Gatefold cover. (CO)]
REFLECTIONS [Hard-to-find import CD (Common Folk CFBOAK 1005-23) contains 25 tracks, including rare singles. Essential for the Andy Kim fan.]
THE KINKS:
PERCY & THE ALBUM THAT NEVER WAS [This 23-track CD from 1993 is a Japanese release celebrating The Kinks “30th Anniversary” on the RCA Victor label. VICP-5331 contains all 13 tracks from PERCY, with songs by Ray Davies, as well as Dave Davies’ unreleased solo album, called “The Album That Never Was.” Tracks from the latter include “Mindless Child of Motherhood,” “LincolnCounty,” “Funny Face,” “Love Me Till The Sun Shines,” “This Man He Weeps Tonight,” “Creepin’ Jean,” and others. CD is in near mint condition with all inserts, including the OBI!]
LOOKING GLASS:
LOOKING GLASS [CBS KE-31320 release from 1972 contains the group’s big hit “Brandy” and seven other songs. Solid album in excellent condition.]
SUBWAY SERENADE [CBS KE-32167 is 1973 release to group’s debut. Contains the great pop song “Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne” and ten other songs. Enjoyable album in excellent condition.]
THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL:
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC [Initial long-player from the group, this also includes the hit “Younger Girl” and other memorable songs like “Other Side Of This Life,” “You Baby,” “My Gal,” and more. Kama Sutra KLPS-8050 is in near-mint condition with a near-mint cover. Gorgeous looking!]
EVERYTHING PLAYING [Kama Sutra KLPS-8061 stereo is a very underrated album from the Spoonful. Besides hits like “Younger Generation” and “Six O’Clock,” there are gems like “Old Folks,” “Money,” “Boredom,” and others.] (VG+/VG+) (CO)
HUMS OF THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL [Most eclectic and mature album from the group, KLPS-8054 stereo is in excellent condition, with a near-mint cover. Gorgeous copy of superb album.] (CO)
WHAT’S UP, TIGER LILY [Original stereo soundtrack album for the zany Woody Allen film. 12 tracks by John Sebastian, Zal Yanovsky, and the boys, both instrumentals and vocal numbers. Kama Sutra KLPS-8053.] (EX/M) (CO) (SW)