Kottke, Leo

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	1971-1976 New - LP - ST 11576 Sealed 1976 Original. Compiles Tracks Originally Released On Singles And Albums. more
	1971-1976 Used - LP - ST 11576 1976 Original. Vinyl Looks Unplayed. more
	1971-1976 New - LP - ST 11576 Sealed 1976 Original. Gold Hype Sticker On Shrink Wrap. Clean Cut Out Hole. Compiles Tracks Originally Released On Singles And Albums. more
	6 And 12 String Guitar Audiophile - New - C 1024 Sealed 2011 140gm Limited Edition Audiophile Repress. Unable To Confirm Exact Press Ino. Has Different "Fantasy Records" Hype Sticker Pasted Over The Traditional Classic Records Sticker. “Leo Kottke's Wide-Release Debut Came About After He Sent A Cassette To John Fahey's Takoma Label. Not Surprisingly, It Recalls Fahey's Work In A Number Of Respects: The Synthesis Of Numerous Influences From Blues, Pop, Classical, And Folk Styles, The Weirdly Titled Instrumentals, Even The Tongue-In-Cheek Liner Notes. Kottke's Brand Of Virtuosity, However, Is More Soothing And Easy On The Ear Than Fahey's. It's Far From Sappy, Though, The Rich And Resonant Picking Intimating Some Underlying Restlessness, Like Peaceful Open Fields After A Storm. Establishing Much Of The Territory Kottke Was To Explore Throughout His Career, This Release Was Also One Of His Most Popular, Eventually Selling Over 500,000 Copies.” Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide. more
	6 And 12 String Guitar Used - LP - C 1024 1975 US Reissue On Gold & Black Dragon Label; No Stereo On Bottom Rim Text, Instead A Tacoma Records Copyright Line. more
	6 And 12 String Guitar Used - LP - TAK 1024 Clean 1979 US Black & Gold Label Stereo Reissue In Shrink Wrap; PRC Pressing. EX Jacket, One Small Crease Top Right Corner. A Wonderful Listen. “Leo Kottke's Wide-Release Debut Came About After He Sent A Cassette To John Fahey's Takoma Label. Not Surprisingly, It Recalls Fahey's Work In A Number Of Respects: The Synthesis Of Numerous Influences From Blues, Pop, Classical, And Folk Styles, The Weirdly Titled Instrumentals, Even The Tongue-In-Cheek Liner Notes. Kottke's Brand Of Virtuosity, However, Is More Soothing And Easy On The Ear Than Fahey's. It's Far From Sappy, Though, The Rich And Resonant Picking Intimating Some Underlying Restlessness, Like Peaceful Open Fields After A Storm. Establishing Much Of The Territory Kottke Was To Explore Throughout His Career, This Release Was Also One Of His Most Popular, Eventually Selling Over 500,000 Copies.” AMG - Richie Unterberger. more
	6 And 12 String Guitar Used - LP - C 1024 1969 Original On Orange & Purple "T" Tacoma Label. Strong VG+ Copy! more
	6 And 12 String Guitar New - LP - ST 72724 Mint, Unplayed Black & Gold Label Still In Shrink Wrap. This Has The 2nd Catalog Number. Originals Are C 10247. more
	6 And 12 String Guitar Colored Vinyl - C 1024 2008 200gm Clarity SV-P II Stereo Remastered Reissue Of An All-Time Classic Originally Released On The Takoma Label In 1970. Appears New, Unplayed. more
	6- And 12-String Guitar New - LP - C-1024 Sealed 1969 Heavy Vinyl Original With The C1024 Catalog Number On The Spine. An All Time Audiophile Classic. more
	6- And 12-String Guitar Used - LP - C-1024 1969 Heavy vinyl original in shrink. With the C1024 catalog number on the spine. An all time audiophile classic. "6- and 12-String Guitar" is an album by American guitarist Leo Kottke, released in 1969 on the Takoma Records label. This debut album is renowned for its intricate fingerpicking style and showcases Kottke's virtuosic guitar skills. The album features a mix of original compositions and traditional pieces, all performed with remarkable precision and emotion. The tracks are characterized by their complex arrangements and Kottke's distinctive playing technique, which includes rapid fingerpicking and unconventional tunings. The album gained critical acclaim for its innovative approach to acoustic guitar music and has influenced countless guitarists. It includes standout tracks like "Vaseline Machine Gun" and "The Driving of the Year Nail," which highlight Kottke's ability to blend folk, blues, and classical elements into a cohesive and compelling sound. The recording quality captures the nuances of Kottke's performance, making "6- and 12-String Guitar" a seminal work in the genre of solo guitar music. Overall, the album remains a touchstone for guitar enthusiasts and a testament to Kottke's enduring talent. more
	A Shout Toward Noon Used - LP - 2007-1-P 1986 Original. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Features Buell Neidlinger, Cello & Producer. “Though The Opening Cuts Are Typical Leo Kottke Instrumentals -- Bouncy Guitar Pieces With Nods To Jazz, Folk, And Blues -- A Shout Toward Noon Is Dominated By More Moody, Somber Tunes. In Some Cases These Are In Bright Folk Territory -- "Four Four North" Has The Tense, Repetitive Activity Of A Hitchcock Soundtrack And Features Some Unusual Guitar Techniques That Magnify The Sense Suspense. Other Cuts Like "The Ice Field" Have The Meditative, Melancholy Character That Is More Typical Of John Fahey's Later Work. This Isn't To Say That There Are No Bright Moments, Just That The Musical Dynamic Of This Entire Album Is Wider Than Usual. A Shout Toward Noon Is In Fact One Of Kottke's Most Intriguing Albums, One Which Amply Rewards Repeated Listening.” All Music Guide - Richard Foss more
	A Shout Toward Noon New - LP - 2007 Sealed 1986 Original, Saw Notch. “Though The Opening Cuts Are Typical Leo Kottke Instrumentals -- Bouncy Guitar Pieces With Nods To Jazz, Folk, And Blues -- A Shout Toward Noon Is Dominated By More Moody, Somber Tunes. In Some Cases These Are In Bright Folk Territory -- "Four Four North" Has The Tense, Repetitive Activity Of A Hitchcock Soundtrack And Features Some Unusual Guitar Techniques That Magnify The Sense Suspense. Other Cuts Like "The Ice Field" Have The Meditative, Melancholy Character That Is More Typical Of John Fahey's Later Work. This Isn't To Say That There Are No Bright Moments, Just That The Musical Dynamic Of This Entire Album Is Wider Than Usual. A Shout Toward Noon Is In Fact One Of Kottke's Most Intriguing Albums, One Which Amply Rewards Repeated Listening.” Richard Foss, AMG. more
	A Shout Toward Noon Used - LP - 2007-1-P 1986 Original. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Features Buell Neidlinger, Cello & Producer. “Though The Opening Cuts Are Typical Leo Kottke Instrumentals -- Bouncy Guitar Pieces With Nods To Jazz, Folk, And Blues -- A Shout Toward Noon Is Dominated By More Moody, Somber Tunes. In Some Cases These Are In Bright Folk Territory -- "Four Four North" Has The Tense, Repetitive Activity Of A Hitchcock Soundtrack And Features Some Unusual Guitar Techniques That Magnify The Sense Suspense. Other Cuts Like "The Ice Field" Have The Meditative, Melancholy Character That Is More Typical Of John Fahey's Later Work. This Isn't To Say That There Are No Bright Moments, Just That The Musical Dynamic Of This Entire Album Is Wider Than Usual. A Shout Toward Noon Is In Fact One Of Kottke's Most Intriguing Albums, One Which Amply Rewards Repeated Listening.” Richard Foss, AMG. more
	Balance Used - LP - CHR 1234 1979 Original. LP Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Burnt Lips New - LP - CHR 1191 Sealed 1978 Original. more
	Burnt Lips Used - LP - CHR 1191 1978 Original. Appears Unplayed. more
	Burnt Lips Used - LP - PV 41191 1985 Reissue Still In Shrink. LP Appears Virtually Unplayed. more
	Chewing Pine Used - LP - ST 11446 Sealed 1975 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. more
	Chewing Pine New - LP - ST 11446 Sealed 1975 Original. ‘Leo Kottke's Seventh Album Is A Dazzling Amalgam Of Sounds And Styles -- There's A Surprising Emphasis On Vocal Numbers Here, Beginning With "Standing On The Outside" And "Power Failure" (A Procol Harum Number, No Less), That Show Him Off Singing With A Full Band In A Light Country-Ish Vein, Followed By "Venezuela, There You Go," A Loping Instrumental That Incorporates Some Nimble-Textured Slide Guitar To Great Effect In Its Opening Bars. Then It's Back To A Vocal Idiom With A Slow, Powerful, Bluesy Rendition Of Marty Robbins' "Don't You Think," On Which Bill Barber's Piano Shares The Spotlight With Kottke's Singing. Some Of The Rest, Like "Monkey Money," Don't Meld His Guitar And The Band As Well, And As Good As The Robbins Song Is, The Virtues Of This Album Lie In Its Leaner Instrumentals. The Obvious Attempt On Chewing Pine To Sell Kottke As More Of A Mainstream Artist And A Sometime Singer Obviously Didn't Work, As This Closed Out His Contract With Capitol Records (Apart From One Subsequent Compilation). It Also Says Something About How The Artist Himself And His Admirers Feel; Only A Single Track Off Of Chewing Pine, The Shimmering, Fingerpicking Instrumental "The Scarlatti Rip-Off," Earned A Place On His Rhino Anthology. There Are Enough Good Moments, And Even A Few Transcendent Ones, To Justify Owning This Album.” – Bruce Eder, AMG more
	Circle 'Round The Sun Used - LP - SY 2001 Rare 1970 Private Press In Shrink Wrap. Unplayed Condition. more
	Circle 'Round The Sun Used - LP - SY 2001 Rare 1970 Textured Cover Black & Silver Label Original. Appears Unplayed. more
	Circle 'Round The Sun Used - LP - SY 2001 Rare 1970 Textured Cover Deep Groove Black & Silver Label Original. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Promo Sticker On Cover. more
	Circle 'Round The Sun Used - LP - SY 2001 1970 US Original With First Blank Inner. Rear Of Jacket Has No Distribution Small Print. more
	Dreams And All That Stuff Used - LP - ST 11335 1974 Orange Label Original With Custom Green Inner Sleeve. A Few Small Edge Creases. more
	Dreams And All That Stuff New - LP - ST 11335 Sealed 1974 Original, Clean Cut-Out Hole, Custom Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. “Kottke's Sixth Official Album Is A Dazzling Array Of Pieces, Some Wistfully Romantic ("Mona Ray"), Others Savagely Witty ("When Shrimps Learn To Whistle"), And Still Others Downright Folksy ("Bill Cheatham"), With Accompaniments Of Varying Shapes And Types, From Dobro To Synthesizer And Piano. The Shifting Moods Make This Album, Appropriately Enough, A Rather Dreamlike Experience, As Kottke Moves From The Blues-Inflected "Vertical Trees," Through A Jaunty Medley Of "San Antonio Rose"/"America, The Beautiful," Into "Constant Traveller" (Which Opens On A Cascading Guitar Pattern And Shifts To A Slower, More Elegant And Bluesy Mode), Through Rippling Bravura Pieces Like "Taking A Sandwich To A Feast," And Into The Slower And More Lyrical Guitar-Piano Duet, "Hole In The Day." Kottke's Own Tunes Are Reasonably Memorable, Though The Virtuosity Tends To Overshadow The Music Itself At Times.” Bruce Eder, All Music Guide. more
	Great Big Boy Used - LP - 211820 Rare 1990 Original. LP Appears Unplayed. Sticker Tear On Front Cover, Hence Price. more
	Greenhouse New - LP - ST 11000 Sealed 1972 Textured Cover Original. Clean Cut Out Hole. First Copy We Have Had In Stock In Nine Years. “A Somewhat Less Ambitious Record Than Mudlark, From A Recording Standpoint, Greenhouse Is A True Solo Record That Offers Several Surprises. Over A Third Of It Is Made Up Of Vocal Numbers, Including Two That Are Absolutely Superb. "Tiny Island" May Be The Best Track Here, A Song By Al Gaylor, Inspired By The Death Of Jimi Hendrix, That Offer One Of Kottke's Best Vocal Performances Of His Whole Career. Also Worth The Price Of A Ticket Are A Pair Of John Fahey-Related Tunes ("In Christ There Is No East Or West," "Last Steam Engine Train") That He Puts His Own Unique Spin On, With The Latter A True Dazzler As An Acoustic Piece; "From The Cradle To The Grave," A Strangely Compelling Song In Which Kottke's Singing Is The Backup To His Guitar, Which Has Center Stage Even When He's Singing; And The Slow, Lyrical Bluesy "Louise," Another Vocal Performance Where Kottke Excels As A Singer; The Playful, Delightful "The Spanish Entomogolgist," A Medley Of Children's Songs That Includes Quotations From "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" And "Jambalaya"; And The Gorgeous Bluegrass Guitar Workout On "Owls." Bruce Eder, AMG. more
	Greenhouse Used - LP - SN 16065 1979 Green Label 2nd Issue In Shrink Wrap. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. “A Somewhat Less Ambitious Record Than Mudlark, From A Recording Standpoint, Greenhouse Is A True Solo Record That Offers Several Surprises. Over A Third Of It Is Made Up Of Vocal Numbers, Including Two That Are Absolutely Superb. "Tiny Island" May Be The Best Track Here, A Song By Al Gaylor, Inspired By The Death Of Jimi Hendrix, That Offer One Of Kottke's Best Vocal Performances Of His Whole Career. Also Worth The Price Of A Ticket Are A Pair Of John Fahey-Related Tunes ("In Christ There Is No East Or West," "Last Steam Engine Train") That He Puts His Own Unique Spin On, With The Latter A True Dazzler As An Acoustic Piece; "From The Cradle To The Grave," A Strangely Compelling Song In Which Kottke's Singing Is The Backup To His Guitar, Which Has Center Stage Even When He's Singing; And The Slow, Lyrical Bluesy "Louise," Another Vocal Performance Where Kottke Excels As A Singer; The Playful, Delightful "The Spanish Entomogolgist," A Medley Of Children's Songs That Includes Quotations From "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" And "Jambalaya"; And The Gorgeous Bluegrass Guitar Workout On "Owls." Bruce Eder, AMG. more
	Greenhouse Used - LP - ST-11000 1972 Pressing. “A Somewhat Less Ambitious Record Than Mudlark, From A Recording Standpoint, Greenhouse Is A True Solo Record That Offers Several Surprises. Over A Third Of It Is Made Up Of Vocal Numbers, Including Two That Are Absolutely Superb. "Tiny Island" May Be The Best Track Here, A Song By Al Gaylor, Inspired By The Death Of Jimi Hendrix, That Offer One Of Kottke's Best Vocal Performances Of His Whole Career. Also Worth The Price Of A Ticket Are A Pair Of John Fahey-Related Tunes ("In Christ There Is No East Or West," "Last Steam Engine Train") That He Puts His Own Unique Spin On, With The Latter A True Dazzler As An Acoustic Piece; "From The Cradle To The Grave," A Strangely Compelling Song In Which Kottke's Singing Is The Backup To His Guitar, Which Has Center Stage Even When He's Singing; And The Slow, Lyrical Bluesy "Louise," Another Vocal Performance Where Kottke Excels As A Singer; The Playful, Delightful "The Spanish Entomogolgist," A Medley Of Children's Songs That Includes Quotations From "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" And "Jambalaya"; And The Gorgeous Bluegrass Guitar Workout On "Owls." All Music Guide - Bruce Eder more
	Guitar Music Used - LP - CHR 1328 1981 Original With Promo Sticker On Cover. Vinyl Appears Unplayed. more
	Guitar Music Used - LP - PV 41328 1981 Original In Shrink Wrap. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Ice Water New - LP - ST 11262 Sealed 1974 Embossed Cover Original. Pristine Copy. more
	Ice Water New - LP - ST 11262 Sealed 1974 Embossed Cover Original. more
	Ice Water Used - LP - ST 11262 1974 Embossed Cover Original. Clean Cut Out Hole. more
	Ice Water Used - LP - ST-11262 1974 US Original, LA Pressing Housed In An Embossed Front Cover. "This Is A Good Record, Though Not The Leo Kottke Album To Start With, As It Is Not Representative Of His Usual Work -- It's Mostly A Vocal Record, And A Very Country-Flavored Record At That, With Kottke's Baritone, Reminiscent In Some Ways Of Leonard Cohen (And Even Moving Into What One Might Consider Jim Morrison Territory), Serving As The Dominant Instrument On Six Of The Ten Tracks. His Flashy 12-String Playing And Cal Hand's Dobro Do Come To The Fore On "Tilt Billings And The Student Prince." Tom T. Hall And Ron Elliott Of The Beau Brummels Are Among The Songwriters Represented. Among The Intrumentals, "A Good Egg" Is Just The Kind Of Light-fingered, Light-Textured Virtuoso Piece That One Buys A Leo Kottke Album Expecting To Find, And Much Of The Rest Shows Off His Talents In Some Unexpected Directions. The Sound On The One Way Label Cd Reissue Is First Rate As Well." AMG - Bruce Eder. more
	Leo Kottke Used - LP - CHR 1106 1976 Green Label Original. Appears Unplayed. more
	Leo Kottke Used - LP - PV 41106 2nd Issue In Shrink Wrap. Glossy, Unplayed Condition. more
	Leo Kottke New - LP - C1024 Factory Sealed 1971 Black And Gold Label Stereo Original. 4 1/2 Stars In All Music Guide - A Landmark Album Of The Genre. more
	Leo Kottke New - LP - CHR 1106 Sealed 1976 Original With Tiny CC. more
	Leo Kottke Audiophile - LP - C 1024 Sealed, Out Of Print 200gm Clarity SV-P II Audiophile Pressing. “Leo Kottke's Wide-Release Debut Came About After He Sent A Cassette To John Fahey's Takoma Label. Not Surprisingly, It Recalls Fahey's Work In A Number Of Respects: The Synthesis Of Numerous Influences From Blues, Pop, Classical, And Folk Styles, The Weirdly Titled Instrumentals, Even The Tongue-In-Cheek Liner Notes. Kottke's Brand Of Virtuosity, However, Is More Soothing And Easy On The Ear Than Fahey's. It's Far From Sappy, Though, The Rich And Resonant Picking Intimating Some Underlying Restlessness, Like Peaceful Open Fields After A Storm. Establishing Much Of The Territory Kottke Was To Explore Throughout His Career, This Release Was Also One Of His Most Popular, Eventually Selling Over 500,000 Copies.” Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide. more
	Live At Scholar Coffee House Used - LP - S-1 Beautiful 1969 Debut Rarity. LP Appears Virtually Unplayed. more
	Live In Europe Used - LP - 202 706 1980 Belgian Original. more
	Mudlark New - LP - ST 682 Sealed 1971 Original, Clean COH. “Mudlark Rates Highly On Many A Kottke Fan's Favorite List. This Was Kottke's Capitol Records Debut, And His Solo Instrumental Sound Is Augmented With The Addition Of Studio Sidemen (Bass, Drums, Piano). His Playing Is Superb (No Surprise There) And Full Of Youthful Vigor -- A Fusion Of High-Speed Picking, Brash Slide Work, Funky Folk, Acoustic Rock, And Melodicism.” Jim Esch, All Music Guide. more
	Mudlark Used - LP - ST 682 1975 2nd Issue. Still In Shrink Wrap. Mudlark Rates Highly On Many A Kottke Fan's Favorite List. This Was Kottke's Capitol Records Debut, And His Solo Instrumental Sound Is Augmented With The Addition Of Studio Sidemen (Bass, Drums, Piano). His Playing Is Superb (No Surprise There) And Full Of Youthful Vigor -- A Fusion Of High-Speed Picking, Brash Slide Work, Funky Folk, Acoustic Rock, And Melodicism. Most Importantly, Mudlark Marked The Debut Of Kottke As A Singer, An Indication That Capitol Was Trying To Shoehorn Him Into The Singer/Songwriter Genre. Kottke Himself Has Made Disparaging Remarks About His Own Vocals, But They Add Personality To His Virtuosic Guitar Chops. His Acoustic 12-String Cover Of "Eight Miles High" Is Particularly Strong At Showing Off The Vocal Richness. On Later Albums, The Vocals Would Become More Mannered; Here Kottke Takes A More Forward Approach -- Belting Out The Melodies With Gusto. Kottke's Sound Was Too Raucous And Unpredictable To Guarantee Commercial Success On A Major Label. Stylistically, Kottke Is All Over The Map (As Usual), Blending Traditional Folk, Bluegrass, Blues, Singer/Songwriter, And Classical Into His Own Brand Of High-Octane Eclecticism. There's No Mistaking The Leo Kottke "Sound," But It's Hard To Label It. Versatility Is Paramount, From The Down-Home High-Speed Picking Of "Cripple Creek" To The Steely Bottleneck Slide Work On "June Bug" To The Baroque Classicism Of "Bourrée" By J.S. Bach, All Of It Wrapped By Kottke's Wry, Surreal Wit. A Landmark Early Album, Mudlark Increased Kottke's Visibility And Helped Establish His Reputation As A Homegrown American Original, Allmusic Jim Esch. more
	Mudlark Used - LP - ST 682 1971 Original. Mudlark Rates Highly On Many A Kottke Fan's Favorite List. This Was Kottke's Capitol Records Debut, And His Solo Instrumental Sound Is Augmented With The Addition Of Studio Sidemen (Bass, Drums, Piano). His Playing Is Superb (No Surprise There) And Full Of Youthful Vigor -- A Fusion Of High-Speed Picking, Brash Slide Work, Funky Folk, Acoustic Rock, And Melodicism. Most Importantly, Mudlark Marked The Debut Of Kottke As A Singer, An Indication That Capitol Was Trying To Shoehorn Him Into The Singer/Songwriter Genre. Kottke Himself Has Made Disparaging Remarks About His Own Vocals, But They Add Personality To His Virtuosic Guitar Chops. His Acoustic 12-String Cover Of "Eight Miles High" Is Particularly Strong At Showing Off The Vocal Richness. On Later Albums, The Vocals Would Become More Mannered; Here Kottke Takes A More Forward Approach -- Belting Out The Melodies With Gusto. Kottke's Sound Was Too Raucous And Unpredictable To Guarantee Commercial Success On A Major Label. Stylistically, Kottke Is All Over The Map (As Usual), Blending Traditional Folk, Bluegrass, Blues, Singer/Songwriter, And Classical Into His Own Brand Of High-Octane Eclecticism. There's No Mistaking The Leo Kottke "Sound," But It's Hard To Label It. Versatility Is Paramount, From The Down-Home High-Speed Picking Of "Cripple Creek" To The Steely Bottleneck Slide Work On "June Bug" To The Baroque Classicism Of "Bourrée" By J.S. Bach, All Of It Wrapped By Kottke's Wry, Surreal Wit. A Landmark Early Album, Mudlark Increased Kottke's Visibility And Helped Establish His Reputation As A Homegrown American Original, Allmusic Jim Esch. more
	My Father's Face Used - LP - 2050-1-P Extremely Hard To Find 1989 Original Pressed On Pure Virgin Vinyl. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	My Feet Are Smiling Used - LP - ST 11164 1973 Original. Recorded Live In Front Of A Hometown Crowd At The Tyrone Guthrie Theater On December 19th & 20th, 1972. Four And A Half Stars From AMG. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Regards From Chuck Pink Used - LP - 2025-1-P Rare 1988 Original. Features Buell Neidlinger, Evan Wilson And Peter Erskine. Vinyl Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	The Best Used - LP - SWBC 11867 1978 2LP On Purple Label In Gatefold. Four Sides Show The Diversity Of This Unheralded Guitar Player. more
	Time Step Used - LP - PV 41411 1983 Original Produced By T-Bone Burnett. more
	Time Step Used - LP - PV 41411 1983 Original Produced By T-Bone Burnett. Shrink Wrap Intact. Glossy, Unplayed Condition. more
	Voluntary Target New - LP - CRPDL2-016 1983 Sealed 2LP Set Containing The Albums "Burnt Lips" And "Balance" In Their Entirety. more