Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

Bullish
Used - LP - SP-5022
1984 Original with color inner sleeve. "Bullish" was an album from Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass that marked a return to the group's signature sound after a hiatus and several ventures into solo projects. By this time, Alpert had already enjoyed massive success throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, both as a bandleader and as a co-founder of A&M Records. The "Bullish" album sought to blend the familiar, upbeat brass-driven style of earlier Tijuana Brass recordings with the contemporary production values and evolving musical landscape of the late 1970s, including subtle incorporations of disco and pop elements. The title track, "Bullish," showcased Alpert’s recognizable trumpet alongside a more polished, modern studio sheen. Though "Bullish" did not achieve the commercial heights of the band's earlier works like "Whipped Cream & Other Delights," it demonstrated Alpert’s willingness to adapt and experiment with the prevailing trends of the era. The album stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of The Tijuana Brass sound, even amid changing tastes in popular music. For longtime listeners, it offered a sense of nostalgia while also providing a glimpse of Alpert’s evolving artistry. Historically, "Bullish" is often regarded as one of the latter entries in the group’s discography, bridging the gap between their classic hits and Alpert’s ongoing solo endeavors. more
Christmas Album
New - LP - SP 4166
Sealed 1968 Brown Label Heavy Vinyl Stereo Original. First Copy We Have Ever Had In Stock. more
Christmas Album
Used - LP - SP-3113
1981 Reissue. Vinyl Is NM, Cover Is VG++ more
Dee Jay Sampler - The Best From Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass
Used - LP - LP-9004
1969 Mono white label original with hype sticker. The "Dee Jay Sampler - The Best From Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass" is a curated collection that encapsulates the vibrant and timeless sound of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, an ensemble that redefined pop and jazz in the 1960s. Known for their unique blend of Mexican mariachi, jazz, and pop influences, the band enjoyed massive success and brought instrumental music to the forefront of popular culture. This sampler showcases some of their most celebrated tracks, offering listeners a window into the innovative arrangements and unmistakable trumpet-led melodies that became their signature. Herb Alpert, a co-founder of A&M Records, not only led the group with his trumpet but also played a pivotal role in the music industry as a producer and executive. The Tijuana Brass's contributions to music were recognized with multiple Grammy Awards, and their albums consistently topped the charts, achieving both critical and commercial acclaim. The sampler serves as an ideal introduction for new listeners and a nostalgic journey for longtime fans, capturing the essence of a band that bridged cultural gaps and created a universally appealing sound. With its rhythm, charm, and catchy tunes, this collection is a testament to the enduring legacy of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. more
Greatest Hits
New - LP - SP 4245
Factory Sealed 1970 US Brown Label Uni-Pak Gatefold Stereo Pressing. Cut Corner. Produced By Herb & Jerry Moss. more
Greatest Hits
Audiophile - Used - SPJ-4245
1981 Audiophile reissue still in original outer protective sleeve with broken A&M sticker seal. Hole punch. Released for A&M's Audiophile Series in Canada. The vinyl was pressed in Japan. more
Greatest Hits
Audiophile - LP - SPJ 4245
1981 Half-Speed Master. We Believe This Is The Rarest Title In The A&M Audiophile Series And One Of The Rarest Titles On Any Audiophile Label. NM/NM Copy. more
Greatest Hits
New - LP - SP 4245
Factory Sealed 1970 Brown Label Gatefold Stereo First Pressing. more
Lonely Bull
New - LP - A&M 101S
Factory Sealed 1962 Thick, Heavy Vinyl Brown Label Stereo Original. A Piece Of Musical History And Almost Impossible To Find A Stereo Original (Most Are Mono) In Sealed Condition. "The Colossus That Is A&M Records Starts Right Here With The First Album By The 1960s Instrumental Juggernaut Known As The Tijuana Brass. True, There Was No "Tijuana Brass" Per Se At This Time; Just Herb Alpert And A Coterie Of Los Angeles Session Men, With Alpert Overdubbing Himself On Trumpet To Get That Bullring Effect. Also, Alpert Was Just Getting The TJB Concept Underway; The Textures Are Leaner, The Productions Less Polished, And The Accent Is More Consciously On A Mexican Mariachi Ambiance — The Relatively Square Rhythms, The Mandolins, The Mournful, Wistful Siesta Feeling — Than The Records Down The Road. The Hit Title Track (Originally A Tune Called "Twinkle Star"!) Is A Cleverly Structured, Exciting And Haunting Piece Of Record-Making — And Its Composer, Sol Lake, Becomes The Charter Member Of Alpert's Team Of TJB Tunesmiths With Several More Ethnic-Flavored Numbers. In Accordance With The Newly Emerging Bossa Nova Movement, Alpert Does A Nice, Straightforward, Authentic Cover Of "Desafinado," Even Departing A Bit From The Tune With Some Spare Jazz-Inspired Licks, And "Crawfish" Pleasingly Adapts The Mariachi Horn Sound To A Bossa Beat." Richard S. Ginell, AMG. more
Lonely Bull
New - LP - SP 4101
1964 Pressing. Tiny Corner Ding. "The Colossus That Is A&M Records Starts Right Here With The First Album By The 1960s Instrumental Juggernaut Known As The Tijuana Brass. True, There Was No "Tijuana Brass" Per Se At This Time; Just Herb Alpert And A Coterie Of Los Angeles Session Men, With Alpert Overdubbing Himself On Trumpet To Get That Bullring Effect. Also, Alpert Was Just Getting The TJB Concept Underway; The Textures Are Leaner, The Productions Less Polished, And The Accent Is More Consciously On A Mexican Mariachi Ambiance — The Relatively Square Rhythms, The Mandolins, The Mournful, Wistful Siesta Feeling — Than The Records Down The Road. The Hit Title Track (Originally A Tune Called "Twinkle Star"!) Is A Cleverly Structured, Exciting And Haunting Piece Of Record-Making — And Its Composer, Sol Lake, Becomes The Charter Member Of Alpert's Team Of TJB Tunesmiths With Several More Ethnic-Flavored Numbers. In Accordance With The Newly Emerging Bossa Nova Movement, Alpert Does A Nice, Straightforward, Authentic Cover Of "Desafinado," Even Departing A Bit From The Tune With Some Spare Jazz-Inspired Licks, And "Crawfish" Pleasingly Adapts The Mariachi Horn Sound To A Bossa Beat." Richard S. Ginell, AMG. more
Lonely Bull
New - LP - SP 4101
1962 2nd Label. Tiny Corner Ding. "The Colossus That Is A&M Records Starts Right Here With The First Album By The 1960s Instrumental Juggernaut Known As The Tijuana Brass. True, There Was No "Tijuana Brass" Per Se At This Time; Just Herb Alpert And A Coterie Of Los Angeles Session Men, With Alpert Overdubbing Himself On Trumpet To Get That Bullring Effect. Also, Alpert Was Just Getting The TJB Concept Underway; The Textures Are Leaner, The Productions Less Polished, And The Accent Is More Consciously On A Mexican Mariachi Ambiance — The Relatively Square Rhythms, The Mandolins, The Mournful, Wistful Siesta Feeling — Than The Records Down The Road. The Hit Title Track (Originally A Tune Called "Twinkle Star"!) Is A Cleverly Structured, Exciting And Haunting Piece Of Record-Making — And Its Composer, Sol Lake, Becomes The Charter Member Of Alpert's Team Of TJB Tunesmiths With Several More Ethnic-Flavored Numbers. In Accordance With The Newly Emerging Bossa Nova Movement, Alpert Does A Nice, Straightforward, Authentic Cover Of "Desafinado," Even Departing A Bit From The Tune With Some Spare Jazz-Inspired Licks, And "Crawfish" Pleasingly Adapts The Mariachi Horn Sound To A Bossa Beat." Richard S. Ginell, AMG. more
S.R.O.
New - LP - LP-119
Sealed 1966 Heavy Vinyl Mono Original. Tiny Corner Rub. more
Summertime
New - LP - SP 4314
Factory Sealed 1971 Stereo Original. more
The Beat Of The Brass
New - LP - SP-4146
1968 Stereo Original Housed In A Heavy-Duty Gatefold Cover. Vinyl Is Sealed In Inner Baggy. Cover Is Near Mint. The album features a blend of pop and jazz with a distinct Latin flavor, showcasing the signature sound of Alpert's trumpet backed by the vibrant brass band. Among the tracks, "This Guy's in Love with You" stands out as a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of Alpert's most recognized songs. The album's cover art depicts Herb Alpert holding his trumpet, symbolizing the musical content that is steeped in rich, brassy tones and infectious rhythms. The album comprises a variety of instrumental pieces and a few vocal tracks, highlighting the versatility and broad appeal of the group's music. Other notable tracks include "Cabaret" and "Talk to the Animals," which further exemplify the playful and lively spirit of the Tijuana Brass sound. "Beat of the Brass" continues to be celebrated for its polished production and catchy melodies, cementing Herb Alpert's reputation as a prominent figure in the world of easy listening and instrumental pop music. The album remains a testament to the enduring popularity of Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass during the 1960s. more
The Brass Are Comin'
New - LP - SP 4228
Sealed 1969 US Gatefold Original. Unable To Confirm Exact Label/Press. Pristine Copy, Crisp Corners. "The Western Motif On The Double-fold Album Jacket -- With Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass In Costume -- Signals This As Another Companion Album To A Tv Special. But There Is A Deeper Significance To This Lp, For Shortly After Its Release, A Burned-out, Personally Troubled Alpert Disbanded The Brass And Retired From Music For Awhile. Indeed, Stretches Of This Record Reveal A Tired Group And A Leader Whose Trumpet Has Lost Much Of Its Old Zip. Even So, As On All Tjb Albums, There Are Several Gems -- The Stunning Shifts In Texture And Tempo That Enliven The Worn-out "Moon River," The Chugging Bluegrass-tinged Arrangement Of Villa-lobos' "The Little Train Of The Caipira" That Masquerades Under The Name Of The Title Track, A Haunting Rendition Of The Beatles' "I'll Be Back," The Fast Samba Treatment Of "Anna." Dave Grusin And Shorty Rogers Contribute An Occasional Orchestration, And Alpert Does A Modest Vocal Turn On The Lush "You Are My Life." But This Time, The Old Sales Magic Was Gone; The Tijuana Brass Had Suddenly Become Unhip In Polarized 1969." AMG Review By Richard S. Ginell. more
Warm
New - 12 - SP-4190
Sealed 1968 LP with original hype and price sticker more
Warm
New - LP - SP-4190
Sealed 1969 original with hype sticker. Saw cut. "Warm" is noted for its shift from the lively, brassy sound of Alpert's earlier work with the Tijuana Brass to a more mellow, laid-back style. The album features a mix of original compositions and covers, including renditions of The Beatles' "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" and Burt Bacharach's "To Wait for Love." Alpert's trumpet playing is complemented by lush orchestral arrangements, creating a soothing and warm listening experience that aligns with the album's title. The album was produced by Alpert alongside Jerry Moss, his partner at A&M Records, the label they co-founded. "Warm" received critical acclaim for its sophisticated production and the evolution of Alpert's sound. The tracks on the album showcase a blend of Brazilian influences, soft pop, and easy listening, reflecting the musical trends of the late 1960s. The shift in style demonstrated Alpert's versatility as a musician and appealed to a broad audience, further cementing his status as a prominent figure in the music industry. more
Warm
New - LP - SP 4190
Sealed 1969 Heavy Vinyl Stereo Original. Custom Song Hype Sticker On Shrink Wrap. more
What Now My Love
New - LP - SP 4114
Sealed 1966 Stereo Original. Saw Cut. There Are Zillions Of Open Copies Of This Album, But Very Few Remain Sealed. more
What Now My Love
New - LP - LP 114
Sealed, Rare 1966 Heavy Vinyl Mono Original. Pristine Copy. more
What Now My Love
Used - LP - SP-4114
1966 Original. "With This Album, Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass Settle Into Their Hitmaking Groove, The Once Strikingly Eclectic Elements Of Dixieland, Pop, Rock, And Mariachi Becoming More Smoothly Integrated Within Alpert's Infectious "Ameriachi" Blend. They Sound More Like A Band; Along With Alpert's Now-indelibly Stamped Trumpet Sound, You Can Recognize Jazzman John Pisano's Distinctive Rhythm Guitar, Lou Pagani's Piano, The Droll Bob Edmondson's Dulcet Trombone, Etc. Pisano, Who Debuted As A Composer On Going Places, Comes Up With A Memorably Whistleable Song, "So What's New," And The Rest Of Alpert's Songwriting Brigade (Ervan Coleman, Julius Wechter, And Sol Lake) Chime In With Some Lively, Catchy Tunes. There Is Also An Assortment Of Pop, Film, And Broadway Standards Of The Day, All Impeccably Arranged By Alpert, Whose Production Instincts Grew Sharper And Surer With Every Release. The Result Is Another Highly Entertaining Hit Lp, One That Stayed At Number One Longer Than Any Other Tijuana Brass Album (Nine Weeks)." AmG Review By Richard S. Ginell. more
Whipped Cream & Other Delights
Reel To Reel Tape - AMB 110
1965 four-track stereo, 7 ½ ips, ¼" reel-to-reel. The album features a combination of Mexican-influenced music and jazz-pop, and is known for its iconic album cover featuring a model covered in whipped cream. The album was a huge commercial success, becoming the group's best-selling album and one of the best-selling instrumental albums of all time. It also earned the group four Grammy nominations, winning one for Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical. The album's success was due in part to Alpert's innovative production techniques, which included using multiple layers of overdubbing and incorporating unusual instruments such as a marimba, bass harmonica, and electric guitar. The album's title track, "Whipped Cream," became a hit single and went on to be used in numerous films and TV shows, as well as being sampled in modern music. The album cover has since become a cultural icon. more
Whipped Cream & Other Delights
Picture Disc - Used - 826663-11055
2009 Picture Disc With Enclosed Booklet. The album features a combination of Mexican-influenced music and jazz-pop, and is known for its iconic album cover featuring a model covered in whipped cream. The album was a huge commercial success, becoming the group's best-selling album and one of the best-selling instrumental albums of all time. It also earned the group four Grammy nominations, winning one for Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical. The album's success was due in part to Alpert's innovative production techniques, which included using multiple layers of overdubbing and incorporating unusual instruments such as a marimba, bass harmonica, and electric guitar. The album's title track, "Whipped Cream," became a hit single and went on to be used in numerous films and TV shows, as well as being sampled in modern music. The album cover has since become a cultural icon. more

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