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	Best Of Cream Used - LP - SD 33-291 1969 Yellow Label Original With ATCO Company Inner Sleeve. "The First Of A Long Line Of Cream Anthologies, The 1969 Best Of Cream (Released Originally On Atco, Since Reissued On Polydor) Was A Ten-Track Compilation Featuring Nearly All Of Cream's U.K. And U.S. Single Hits. The Exceptions Were "Wrapping Paper" And "Anyone For Tennis," Which Were Not Much Missed, Especially When Instead You Got Tracks Like "Born Under A Bad Sign" And "Tales Of Brave Ulysses." In Fact, For A Long Time Best Of Cream Served As The Best One-Record Distillation Of Cream. It Has Been Superseded, However, By 1995's The Very Best Of Cream (Polydor 314523752), Which Contains All Of Its Selections And Ten More." All Music Guide - William Ruhlmann. ... more
	Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy Used - LP - MCA-37066 1980 repressing housed in a non-gatefold jacket with liner note panel on rear cover. "Sitting atop the charts in 1975, Elton John and Bernie Taupin recalled their rise to power in Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, their first explicitly conceptual effort since Tumbleweed Connection. It's no coincidence that it's their best album since then, showcasing each at the peak of his power, as John crafts supple, elastic, versatile pop and Taupin's inscrutable wordplay is evocative, even moving. What's best about the record is that it works best of a piece -- although it entered the charts at number one, this only had one huge hit in "Someone Saved My Life Tonight," which sounds even better here, since it tidily fits into the musical and lyrical themes. And although the musical skill on display here is dazzling, as it bounces between country and hard rock within the same song, this is certainly a grower. The album needs time to reveal its treasures, but once it does, it rivals Tumbleweed in terms of sheer consistency and eclipses it in scope, capturing John and Taupin at a pinnacle. They collapsed in hubris and excess not long afterward -- Rock of the Westies, which followed just months later is as scattered as this is focused -- but this remains a testament to the strengths of their creative partnership." All Music Guide – Stephen Thomas Erlewine ... more
	American Pastime Used - LP - ABCD-928 1976 Gatefold Original. CC. Three Dog Night is an iconic American rock band, renowned for their rich vocal harmonies and chart-topping hits throughout the late 1960s and 1970s. Formed in 1967, the group became synonymous with a unique blend of pop, rock, and soul, earning widespread acclaim for their energetic performances and memorable interpretations of songs by emerging songwriters. With a lineup featuring three lead vocalists—Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, and Cory Wells—Three Dog Night produced a string of gold albums and singles, including classics like "Joy to the World," "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)," and "Black and White." Their versatility and mainstream appeal cemented their legacy as one of the era’s most successful bands. American Pastime is the final studio album released by Three Dog Night, debuting in 1976. It marked a significant shift in the group's sound, incorporating elements of disco and soft rock, reflecting the changing musical landscape of the mid-1970s. Key tracks such as "Everybody's a Masterpiece" and "Dance the Night Away" showcase the album’s polished production. ... more
	L.A. Woman Used - LP - EKS-75011 1971 original soused in a custom die-cut jacket with rounded corners and yellow insert. "The final album with Jim Morrison in the lineup is by far their most blues-oriented, and the singer's poetic ardor is undiminished, though his voice sounds increasingly worn and craggy on some numbers. Actually, some of the straight blues items sound kind of turgid, but that's more than made up for by several cuts that rate among their finest and most disturbing work. The seven-minute title track was a car-cruising classic that celebrated both the glamour and seediness of Los Angeles; the other long cut, the brooding, jazzy "Riders on the Storm," was the group at its most melodic and ominous. It and the far bouncier "Love Her Madly" were hit singles, and "The Changeling" and "L'America" count as some of their better little-heeded album tracks. An uneven but worthy finale from the original quartet." All Music Guide - Richie Unterberger. ... more
	The Soft Parade Used - LP - EKS-75005 1970 Red (2nd) Label Gatefold. "The Fith Studio Album Recorded Was Known For Their Experiments With Brass And Strings. More To The Point, Though, This Was Their Weakest Set Of Material, Low Lights Including Fillers Like "Do It" And "Runnin' Blue," A Strange Bluegrass-Soul Blend That Was A Small Hit. On The Other Hand, About Half The Record Is Quite Good, Especially The Huge Hit "Touch Me" (Their Most Successful Integration Of Orchestration), The Vicious Hard Rock Riffs Of "Wild Child," The Overlooked "Shaman's Blues," And The Lengthy Title Track, A Multi-Part Suite That Was One Of The Band's Best Attempts To Mix Rock With Poetry. "Tell All The People" And "Wishful Sinful," Both Penned By Robbie Krieger, Were Uncharacteristically Wistful Tunes That Became Small Hits But Were Not All That Good, And Not Sung Very Convincingly By Morrison." All Music Guide – Richie Untergerber ... more
	Morrison Hotel Used - LP - EKS-75007 1970 US Red Label Reissue In Gatefold. "In Late 1969, The Doors Were Reeling. That March, Singer Jim Morrison Was Charged, Tried, And Convicted Of Obscenity For Allegedly Exposing Himself At A Concert In Miami. It Resulted In Promoters Canceling Future Gigs. The July Release Of The Soft Parade Provided More Angst. Tired Of The Sound That Governed Their Previous Outings, The Band Incorporated Horn And String Arrangements With A New Melodic Accessibility. It Signaled An Unwelcome Change For Critics (Though It Did Reach Number Six And Was Radically Reappraised Posthumously). In November They Entered The Studio With Producer Paul Rothchild Exhausted, Stressed, And Angry. Going Back To Blues And R&b Basics Seemed Like The Only Direction To Pursue. Morrison Hotel Is Often Dubbed The Doors' Blues Album, Due To Raucous Opener "Roadhouse Blues," One Of The Band's Most Enduring Tunes. (Interestingly, It Was Issued As The B-side Of First Single "You Make Me Real.") Ray Manzarek Leaves Behind His Organ To Pound An Upright Piano, While Guitarist Robby Krieger Adds A Filthy Chicago-styled Riff, Prodded By A Rock Shuffle From Drummer John Densmore. The Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian (Using The Pseudonym "G. Puglese") Provides Its Iconic Harmonica Wail. "Waiting For The Sun" Is One Of Four Tunes Morrison Composed Himself, And A Psychedelic Holdover From The 1968 Album Bearing The Same Title. Manzarek Plays A Spacy Harpsichord As Krieger Offers Trippy Slide Guitar. "You Make Me Real" Underscores The Blues-rock Motif, With Roiling Electric Piano, Stinging Guitar Vamps, And Densmore's Swaggering Shuffle. Morrison Lords Over All With His Boozy, Baritone Roar. The Organ Returns On The Downright Funky Boogie Of "Peace Frog," As Morrison Sings Of "Blood In The Streets" Addressing The Civic Unrest Then Gripping The Nation. He Counters Near The End With A Spoken Stanza From His Optimistic Poem Newborn Awakening. "Ship Of Fools" Contains Shifting Time Signatures That Cross Jazz, R&b, And Pop, While The Buoyant "Land Ho," Offers An Adventure-laden Lyric In A Sprawling Rock & Roll Sea Chanty, Where Manzarek Wields His Organ Like A Mad Calliope. Krieger's Deep, Bluesy, Minor-key Intro To "The Spy" Is Framed By Jazzy Electric Piano And Morrison's Sultry Delivery, Which Approximates A Lounge Singer. "Queen Of The Highway" Is Fueled By Densmore's Powerful Drumming And Manzarek's Creative Use Of The Rhodes Piano. One Of The Doors' Most Progressive Cuts, It Seamlessly Integrates Blues, Jazz, And Spacy Psychedelia. "Maggie Mcgill" Closes The Circle On The Blues Tip. Krieger's Unruly, Double-tracked Slide Riffs Duel With A Pulsing, Distorted Organ; Densmore Bridges Them Under Morrison's Slithering Growl -- It Foreshadows The Singing Style He Displayed So Abundantly On L.a. Woman In 1971. Blues And R&b Were Foundational To The Doors' Musical Vocabulary. They Employed Them To Some Degree On All Of Their Albums, But Never As Consistently, Adeptly, Or Provocatively As They Did On Morrison Hotel, With Absolutely Stunning Results." All Music Guide – Thom Jurek. ... more
	Phases And Stages Used - LP - SD 7291 1974 Original. Recorded At Muscle Shoals. “If Shotgun Willie Played A Bit Like A Concept Album, Phases And Stages Was A Full-Blown One, Tracing The Dissolution Of A Marriage And Devoting One Side To The Wife's Perspective, The Second To The Husband's. If Anything, Willie Overplays His Hand A Bit, Insisting On Grafting The "Phases And Stages" Theme Between Crucial Songs To The Point Of Genuine Irritation. But, Pretend That Never Happened, Erase It From Your Mind, And Phases And Stages Is Easily The Equal Of Its Remarkable Predecessor, A Wonderful Set Of Music That Resonates Deeply, As Deeply As The Words. Make No Mistake — The Deceptively Relaxed Arrangements, Including The Occasional Strings, Not Only Highlight Nelson's Clever Eclecticism, But They Also Heighten The Emotional Impact Of The Album. And This Is A Hell Of An Emotional Record, Where Even Each Side's Celebratory Honky Tonk Numbers (The Medley "Sister's Coming Home/Down At The Corner Beer Joint" And "Pick Up The Tempo," Respectively) Are Muted By Sadness. Then, There Are The Centerpieces: "Walkin'," Where The Woman Decides It's Time To Move On; "Pretend I Never Happened," Perhaps The Coldest Ending To A Relationship Ever Written; "Bloody Mary Morning," A Bleary-Eyed Morning-After Tale That Became A Standard; "It's Not Supposed To Be That Way," A Nearly Unbearably Melancholy Account Of A Love Gone Wrong; And "Heaven And Hell," A Waltz Summary Of The Relationship. Any Two Of These Would Have Formed A Strong Core For An Album, But Placed Together In A Narrative Context, Their Impact Is Even More Considerable. As A Result, This Is Not Just One Of Willie Nelson's Best Records, But One Of The Great Concept Albums Overall.” - Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide ... more
	Bad Rapping Of The Marquis De Sade Used - LP - WPS-21889 1969 Original. Lord Buckley was a singular figure in American performance and counterculture, renowned for blending jazz, satire, and spoken word in a persona equal parts standup comedian, beat poet, and philosopher. With a distinctively aristocratic stage presence and cadence, Buckley reimagined historical and literary icons—like Jesus, Gandhi, and the Marquis De Sade—through a hip, streetwise, and often surreal lens. His work anticipated the rhythms of the Beat Generation and prefigured the wordplay of later spoken-word artists, making him a cult legend among jazz enthusiasts, comedy historians, and fans of avant-garde performance. Buckley’s performances were celebrated for their improvisational brilliance, his inventive “hipsemantic” language, and their uniquely inclusive, boundary-crossing wit. Bad Rapping of the Marquis De Sade, one of Buckley’s most famous and controversial recordings, showcases his irreverent genius at full tilt. In this piece, Buckley transforms the notorious French libertine into a jive-talking antihero, using witty, rhythmic monologue and rapid-fire slang to both lampoon and humanize his subject. The record fuses elements of jazz, parody, and social commentary, offering a satirical critique of power, morality, and convention in mid-20th-century America. “Bad Rapping of the Marquis De Sade” remains a landmark in spoken word and comedy, frequently cited for its audacious style and influence on subsequent generations of performers from Lenny Bruce to George Carlin. ... more
	A Night On The Town Used - LP - BS 2938 1978 Embossed Cover Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. Features "Tonight's The Night". A Night On The Town is the seventh studio album by the acclaimed British rock singer Rod Stewart, released in June 1976. Produced by Tom Dowd, the album showcases Stewart’s signature blend of rock, pop, and folk influences, and is especially notable for featuring the chart-topping single “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright),” which would go on to become one of his most iconic hits. Recorded in Los Angeles, the album also includes standout tracks such as “The First Cut Is the Deepest” and “The Killing of Georgie (Part I and II),” reflecting Stewart’s storytelling prowess and distinct raspy vocals. A Night On The Town achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching the top of the UK Albums Chart and peaking at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200. The record’s sophisticated production, heartfelt ballads, and Stewart’s charismatic style helped define the sound of late 1970s pop rock. With themes ranging from romance to social commentary, the album remains a staple in Rod Stewart’s discography and a must-listen for fans of classic rock and singer-songwriter music. ... more
	The Doors Used - LP - EKS-74007 Late 70's Red Label Stereo Reissue. The Doors were an iconic American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, renowned for their distinctive blend of psychedelic rock, blues, and poetic lyrics. The classic lineup featured Jim Morrison (vocals), Ray Manzarek (keyboard), Robby Krieger (guitar), and John Densmore (drums). Known for their hypnotic sound and Morrison's enigmatic stage presence, The Doors quickly rose to fame with songs such as "Light My Fire," "Break On Through (To the Other Side)," and "People Are Strange." The band's music and image became emblematic of 1960s counterculture, exploring themes of rebellion, existential angst, and surrealism. Their artistry earned them a lasting legacy as one of the most influential and innovative rock bands in music history. The Doors was released in January 1967 and is widely regarded as a landmark in classic rock. The album features an eclectic mix of genres, highlighted by Manzarek's haunting organ riffs and Morrison's deep, expressive vocals. "The Doors" includes several signature tracks, most notably the chart-topping "Light My Fire," along with "The End" and "Soul Kitchen." Praised for its raw energy and lyrical depth, the record captured the spirit of the late 1960s and remains a staple for vinyl collectors and classic rock enthusiasts. Over the decades, "The Doors" has consistently been cited on lists of the greatest albums of all time and continues to influence new generations of musicians and fans. ... more