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Antônio Carlos Jobim – Terra Brasilis
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Antônio Carlos Jobim - Terra BrasilisYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1980, Brazilian Jazz, Bossa Nova/Orchestral MPB, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 6/26Matrix #: 2B 3409Condition: EX LM | Members: Antônio J (27' - 94')Cultural Facts: Studio Lore Terra Brasilis reunited Jobim with arranger Claus Ogerman, revisiting major Jobim compositions with lush orchestral settings instead of chasing late-70s pop trends. Scene Ecolog...
$28.98
Title: Aphrodite's Child – 666Year/Genre: 1972, Psychedelic (staff picks) Matrix #: VEL 2-500Con...
Title: Aphrodite's Child – 666Year/Genre: 1972, Psychedelic (staff picks) Matrix #: VEL 2-500Condition: VG++ sounds mint, couple wear marks Cultural Facts: The Greek trio—featuring Vangelis and Demis Roussos—crafted this double-LP concept album inspired by the Book of Revelation. Recorded in Paris during political turmoil in Greece, it was banned there for its apocalyptic and anti-authoritarian themes. The track “∞” was censored in some countries for its controversial spoken-word sec...
$66.00
Aphrodite's Child – Best Of Aphrodite's Child
Title: Aphrodite's Child – Best Of Aphrodite's ChildYear/Genre: 1982, Prog Rock / Psych PopMatrix...
Title: Aphrodite's Child – Best Of Aphrodite's ChildYear/Genre: 1982, Prog Rock / Psych PopMatrix #: 9279 573Condition: VG++ (very clean copy; high-end VG+ with light handling only) Cultural Facts: Italian 1982 budget reissue in Mercury’s “Serie Successo / Pop Stars” line, revisiting late-’60s singles and album cuts. Sequencing leans on “End of the World,” “Rain and Tears,” “It’s Five O’Clock” and other European hits rather than the heavier 666 material. Issued a decade after the band s...
$18.98
Apollo 100 Featuring Tom Parker – Master Pieces
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Apollo 100 Featuring Tom Parker – Master PiecesYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1972, Rock, Instrumental Rock, London, EnglandMatrix #: M51-5005Condition: VG+ Cultural Facts: Media Narrative: A classic example of early-70s “hook” instrumentals—classical themes repackaged for radio and TV audiences who wanted familiar melodies without the concert hall. Scene Ecology: Built from UK session pros and quick-t...
$17.98
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Arcade Fire – FuneralYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 2004, Rock, Indie Rock, Montreal, QCCondition: New (gatefold) Cultural Facts: Family Ties: The title wasn’t abstract—multiple deaths hit the band’s close circle during writing, and rehearsals became a place to process real family grief, not “album themes.” Studio Lore: Recorded in a converted church (Hotel2Tango) with the scene’s DIY engineering ethos—big-roo...
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Arctic Monkeys - Favorite Worst Nightmare
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Arctic Monkeys – Favourite Worst NightmareYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 2007, Rock, Indie Rock, Sheffield, EnglandCondition: New Cultural Facts: Studio Lore: Recorded with James Ford soon after a brutal touring run; they kept the takes lean and quick to match how the songs were already living on stage. Personal Struggle: Turner has described tour-life anxiety and paranoia, feeling trapped in his own head in c...
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ARETHA FRANKLIN - Once In A Lifetime
Year/Genre: 1978 Soul / R&B Matrix #: HS 11349 Condition: VG+ Description: Released in 1978, ...
Year/Genre: 1978 Soul / R&B Matrix #: HS 11349 Condition: VG+ Description: Released in 1978, Once In A Lifetime compiles performances from Aretha Franklin’s landmark run of shows at the Olympia Theater in Paris. By this time, the Detroit-raised "Queen of Soul" had already reshaped American music, becoming the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame less than a decade later. This release reflects her global influence, showing how her power and artistry resonated far beyond...
$19.99
Aretha Franklin - Who's Zoomin' Who? 1985
1985, R&B/SoulMatrix #: AL8-8286Condition: VG++ Released in 1985, Who’s Zoomin’ Who? marked a...
1985, R&B/SoulMatrix #: AL8-8286Condition: VG++ Released in 1985, Who’s Zoomin’ Who? marked a major comeback for Aretha Franklin, bringing her voice to a new generation through collaborations with Narada Michael Walden and Clarence Clemons. The title track and “Freeway of Love” became radio staples during the mid-’80s pop-soul crossover boom, reintroducing the Queen of Soul at the height of MTV’s influence.
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Aretha Franklin – Aretha Arrives
Title: Aretha Franklin – Aretha ArrivesYear/Genre: 1967, Soul / R&BMatrix #: SD 8150Co...
Title: Aretha Franklin – Aretha ArrivesYear/Genre: 1967, Soul / R&BMatrix #: SD 8150Condition: VG+ side 2 light scratchCultural Facts: Recorded just months after I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You), this album was tracked while Aretha was recovering from exhaustion and a broken arm—she sang many takes seated at the piano. The sessions featured members of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, who helped craft her signature Atlantic Records sound. Her cover of The Rolling Ston...
$24.99
Aretha Franklin – I Never Loved a Man The Way I...
Year/Genre: 1967, SoulMatrix #: SD 8139Condition: VG+, sounds great, some marks Cultural Facts: ...
Year/Genre: 1967, SoulMatrix #: SD 8139Condition: VG+, sounds great, some marks Cultural Facts: Recorded at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, this album marked Aretha Franklin’s Atlantic Records debut and the true beginning of her reign as the “Queen of Soul.” The session famously erupted in tension between the Muscle Shoals musicians and Franklin’s husband, leading the rest of the album to be finished in New York. Featuring “Respect,” “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man,” and the title...
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Aretha Franklin – I Never Loved a Man The Way I...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Aretha Franklin – I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love YouYear/Genre/City: 1967, Soul, Detroit, MIMatrix #: SD-8139Condition: VG Cultural Facts: Studio Blowup: The Muscle Shoals sessions were derailed by a fight involving Ted White, and the project had to be finished back in New York. Band Politics: Ted White’s role as husband/manager shaped access and control around Aretha, creating long-running tension in ...
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Title: Aretha Franklin | Lady Soul Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1968, Soul, Southern Soul, Detroit ...
Title: Aretha Franklin | Lady Soul Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1968, Soul, Southern Soul, Detroit Matrix #: SD 8176 Condition: EX, sounds great, looks good, some very light marks (CC) Cultural Facts: Personal Struggle Aretha was balancing sudden superstardom with the weight of family pressure, a hard marriage, and the emotional intensity that made her records feel lived-in rather than polished. Studio Lore The album pulled together Muscle Shoals grit, New York control, and backing vocals fr...
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Aretha Franklin – Laughing On The Outside
Year/Genre: 1963, Soul Matrix #: CS 8879Condition: VG+, plays clean Cultural Facts: Recorded du...
Year/Genre: 1963, Soul Matrix #: CS 8879Condition: VG+, plays clean Cultural Facts: Recorded during Aretha’s early Columbia years before her breakout success at Atlantic Records. Features orchestral pop arrangements that highlight her vocal control long before her gospel-driven hits. Though overlooked at release, it reveals the refinement and phrasing that later crowned her the “Queen of Soul.” Price Suggestions:NM: $28–$34VG+: $20–$25VG: $14–$18G: $8–$10 10/13/25 CC
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Aretha Franklin – This Girl's In Love With You
Year/Genre: 1970, Soul/R&BMatrix #: SD 8248Condition: VG, sounds good, pretty scuffed up Cult...
Year/Genre: 1970, Soul/R&BMatrix #: SD 8248Condition: VG, sounds good, pretty scuffed up Cultural Facts: Released in 1970, this sits in Aretha’s era of peak cultural authority—when soul records weren’t just entertainment, but part of the broader public language of dignity, freedom, and self-definition in the U.S. The album shows the period’s mainstreaming of soul: pop standards and contemporary songwriting reframed through gospel-rooted phrasing, turning “regular” material into someth...
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Ariel Pink - pom pom (Staff Pick!)
Title: Ariel Pink – Pom Pom Year/Genre: 2014, Lo-Fi/Experimental Pop Condition: New Description :...
Title: Ariel Pink – Pom Pom Year/Genre: 2014, Lo-Fi/Experimental Pop Condition: New Description :Released in 2014 on 4AD, Pom Pom marked Ariel Pink’s first album issued solely under his own name after Haunted Graffiti. Recorded in Los Angeles, the double LP expands on his reputation for eccentric lo-fi pop, blending surreal humor with disjointed melodies. A central figure in the 2000s lo-fi revival, Pink here delivers a sprawling, self-contained statement that reflects both the absurd and the...
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Title: Arlo Guthrie – Power of LoveYear/Genre: 1981, Folk RockMatrix #: BSK-1-3558-RE1Condition: ...
Title: Arlo Guthrie – Power of LoveYear/Genre: 1981, Folk RockMatrix #: BSK-1-3558-RE1Condition: NM Never OpenedDescription: Released in 1981 on Warner Bros., Power of Love marked a late-career turn for folk singer Arlo Guthrie. Known for his association with the 1960s protest movement and as the son of Woody Guthrie, this record leaned toward polished folk rock production of the early 1980s. It shows how Guthrie adapted his storytelling roots within a changing popular music landscape.Price S...
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Title: Arlo Guthrie – Arlo GuthrieYear/Genre: 1974, FolkCondition: VG+ Cultural Facts: Family T...
Title: Arlo Guthrie – Arlo GuthrieYear/Genre: 1974, FolkCondition: VG+ Cultural Facts: Family Ties: Living in Woody Guthrie’s shadow was unavoidable—Arlo’s career was constantly framed as inheritance vs. his own voice. Scene Ecology: Post-’60s folk shifted into theaters and college circuits; Guthrie’s audience thrived in that “campus + counterculture hangover” network. Media Narrative: Arlo’s public image leaned on storytelling and humor as credibility—folk as stand-up adjacent, not jus...
$12.00
Aroma Disc Presents Christmas Harmonies
Year/Genre: 1985, Folk/ChristmasMatrix #: Q 18403Condition: VG+, sounds great, looks great Cultur...
Year/Genre: 1985, Folk/ChristmasMatrix #: Q 18403Condition: VG+, sounds great, looks great Cultural Facts: Issued mid-80s in the U.S., it gathers big-name crooners and arrangers that older boomers knew from TV holiday specials. Sets like this were often sold through department and grocery chains, treating Christmas LPs as seasonal décor next to tinsel and lights. For many families the same copy came out every December, so these voices became part of living-room rituals around trees and ...
$12.00
Arrested Development – 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Da...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Arrested Development – 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days In The Life Of...Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1992, Hip Hop, Conscious Hip Hop, AtlantaMatrix #: B00269-01Condition: VG+, clean copy (TC)Cultural Facts: Personal Struggle Speech built the group around spirituality, family, and Black Southern identity while labels were rewarding harder street images, so the album came out of a real fight over self-definition....
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Art Tatum - MasterpiecesYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1973, Jazz, Stride Piano/Solo Jazz Piano, Toledo, Ohio / New York, New York 6/26Matrix #: MCA2-4019Condition: NM LM | Members: Art T (09' - 56')Cultural Facts: Scene Ecology Tatum came out of the stride piano tradition but pushed it so far harmonically and technically that later bebop players treated him like a one-man jazz conservatory. Personal Struggle Ta...
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Art Tatum – An Art Tatum Concert
Year/Genre: 1950s, JazzMatrix #: MONO 62615Condition: VG+, plays clean; some mark Cultural Facts:...
Year/Genre: 1950s, JazzMatrix #: MONO 62615Condition: VG+, plays clean; some mark Cultural Facts: Tatum’s live performances were so dazzling that other pianists often refused to play after him on multi-artist bills. His technique was so advanced that early listeners assumed his recordings were sped up or overdubbed. At concerts, crowds frequently gasped or laughed mid-solo—not from humor, but from shock at his impossible runs. Price Suggestions:NM: $22–$30VG+: $14–$20VG: $8–$12G: $5–$...
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Year/Genre: 2005 Electronic Matrix #: GEFR-26232-1Condition: Very Good (VG+) Description: This re...
Year/Genre: 2005 Electronic Matrix #: GEFR-26232-1Condition: Very Good (VG+) Description: This release offers a mix of catchy hooks and danceable beats. Ashlee Simpson's L.O.V.E. stands out with its vibrant production and memorable vocals, offering a fresh take on pop music with a touch of R&B influence. The remixes enhance its replay value, making it a great addition to pop collectors’ shelves. Price Suggestions:Near Mint (NM): $5Very Good Plus (VG+): $3Very Good (VG): $2Good (G): $1 2/4...
$6.00
Title: Asia – AlphaYear/Genre: 1983, Pop Rock.Matrix #: GHS 4008Condition: Sealed Cultural...
Title: Asia – AlphaYear/Genre: 1983, Pop Rock.Matrix #: GHS 4008Condition: Sealed Cultural Facts: Recorded during a period of massive pressure after Asia’s debut became the best-selling album in the U.S. the year before. Internal tensions grew so intense that band members recorded parts separately to avoid clashing in the studio. Early MTV rotation turned “Don’t Cry” into a global hit, cementing Asia as one of the era’s defining arena-rock supergroups. Price Suggestions:NM: $18...
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Asleep At The Wheel – Comin' Right At Ya
Year/Genre/City: 1973, Country, TXMatrix #: UA LA038FCondition: EX, sounds great, looks great Cul...
Year/Genre/City: 1973, Country, TXMatrix #: UA LA038FCondition: EX, sounds great, looks great Cultural Facts: Scene Ecology: The band relocated to Austin just as the city’s progressive country scene was forming, helping anchor Western swing inside a new counterculture hub. Media Narrative: At a time when country was modernizing, the group openly revived pre-war swing traditions, challenging ideas of relevance versus preservation. Band Drama: Frequent lineup changes were common early on,...
$15.00
Astrud Gilberto – The Shadow Of Your Smile
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Astrud Gilberto – The Shadow Of Your SmileYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1965, Jazz, Bossa Nova, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilMatrix #: V6-8629Condition: EX Cultural Facts: Studio Lore: Cut in NYC (RCA/A&R) in late 1964–early 1965 with Creed Taylor producing and Claus Ogerman/Don Sebesky arranging. Family Ties: Born Astrud Weinert; she was João Gilberto’s first wife and kept “Gilberto” professionally after thei...
$37.98
At The Gates – Slaughter Of The Soul (SUPER St...
Title: At The Gates – Slaughter of the SoulYear/Genre: 1995, Melodic Death MetalCondition: NewDes...
Title: At The Gates – Slaughter of the SoulYear/Genre: 1995, Melodic Death MetalCondition: NewDescription: Recorded in Gothenburg, Sweden, Slaughter of the Soul became a landmark of the “Gothenburg sound” that shaped melodic death metal worldwide. With razor-sharp riffing and precise production, the album influenced countless metalcore and extreme metal bands through the late ’90s and 2000s. For collectors, this is a cornerstone of modern metal history.
$36.98
Audio Technica AT-LP60X-PL Turntable Limited Ed...
Audio Technica AT-LP60X-PL Turntable Limited Edition (Purple)
Audio Technica AT-LP60X-PL Turntable Limited Edition (Purple)
$224.00
Augustine Ramirez – El Cautivador
Title: Augustine Ramirez – El CautivadorYear/Genre: 1978, Tejano Mexican- World Matrix #: ZLP-102...
Title: Augustine Ramirez – El CautivadorYear/Genre: 1978, Tejano Mexican- World Matrix #: ZLP-1023Condition: VG+ Plays clean Description: Known as “El Cautivador de Brownsville,” Augustine Ramirez was a key figure in the Texas Tejano scene, blending traditional Mexican styles with American soul and R&B influences. Released in 1978 on Zarape Records, El Cautivador reflects the growth of Tejano music as it moved from regional dance halls into broader recognition. Ramirez’s heartfelt vocals ...
$29.00
Automatic For the People R.E.M
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: R.E.M. – Automatic for the People Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1992, Alternative, Chamber Pop/College Rock, Athens, Georgia 5/26 Matrix #: W2 45055 Condition: Used CD, condition not provided VZ | Members: Michael S (60' - ), Peter B (56' - ), Mike M (58' - ), Bill B (58' - ) Cultural Facts: Personal Struggle Michael Stipe wrote through grief, mortality, and the AIDS crisis around him, giving the album...
$4.68
Automatic – Is It Now? 1st Press (Staff Pick!)
Title: Automatic – Is It Now?Year/Genre: 2025, Post-PunkCondition: New (sealed) Cultural Facts: ...
Title: Automatic – Is It Now?Year/Genre: 2025, Post-PunkCondition: New (sealed) Cultural Facts: Third studio album from Los Angeles trio Automatic, continuing their run with indie label Stones Throw Records. Produced by Loren Humphrey, whose studio work with big rock and pop acts brought a more detailed analog approach to the sessions. Lyrics dig into media saturation, tech burnout, and late-capitalist anxiety, echoing themes the band has explored since their debut.
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Avenged Sevenfold – Nightmare (Purple Vinyl!)
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Avenged Sevenfold – NightmareYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 2010, Metal, Heavy Metal, Huntington Beach, CaliforniaCondition: New Cultural Facts: Studio Lore: Recorded with Mike Elizondo while the band rebuilt its rhythm section approach, then brought in Mike Portnoy to track drums. Band Drama: The album cycle became a public transition moment, with the band choosing to continue rather than freeze after losing ...
$38.98