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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.
$16.98
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...
$32.00
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 ...
$18.98
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...
$26.98
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
$18.00
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...
$12.00
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Argent - All Together NowYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1972, Rock, Progressive Rock and Hard Rock, St Albans, England 8/26Matrix #: Epic KE 31556Condition: EX (LM) | Members: Rod A (45' - ), Russ B (45' - ), Jim R (41' - 18'), Bob H (44' - )Cultural Facts: Career Turning: All Together Now became Argent’s commercial breakthrough, driven by “Hold Your Head Up,” which pushed the band from progressive-ro...
$22.98
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...
$29.98
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...
$16.75
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
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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...
$27.98
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: $5–$...
$16.00
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...
$24.98
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 Drive-In / The Murder City Devils – Rasc...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: At The Drive-In / The Murder City Devils - Rascuache / Press GangYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 2000, Rock, Post-Hardcore and Garage Punk, El Paso, Texas / Seattle, Washington 8/26Matrix #: BH-003Condition: NM (LM) | Members: At The Drive-In / The Murder City Devils (N/A)Cultural Facts: Release History: This Buddyhead split 7-inch paired two closely connected touring bands, with remixed versions of At The Drive-I...
$40.00
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.
$27.98
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Aviator - AviatorYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1979, Rock, Progressive Rock Jazz Rock, London, England 7/26Matrix #: N/ACondition: VG+ (LM) | Members: Jack L (49' - Alive), Mick R (46' - Alive), John G. P (47' - Alive), Clive B (46' - Alive)Cultural Facts: Band Lore: Aviator was a true late-70s British rock supergroup, pulling members from Jethro Tull, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Caravan, and Blodwyn Pig...
$20.95
New CD, Scene Music, Pop Punk, Punk, Emo, riot girl, Skater Girl Music.
New CD, Scene Music, Pop Punk, Punk, Emo, riot girl, Skater Girl Music.
$10.98
B.B. King & Big Mama Thornton & Muddy Waters – ...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: B.B. King & Big Mama Thornton & Muddy Waters - Live At NewportYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1970, Blues, Electric Blues Festival Recording, United States 5/26Matrix #: 20039Condition: EX, sounds great, a few marks (CC) | Members: B.B. K (25' - 15'), Big Mama T (26' - 84'), Muddy W (13' - 83')Cultural Facts: Personal Struggle: Big Mama Thornton lived through poverty, hard touring, and industry e...
$50.00
B.B. King - Indianola Mississippi Seeds
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: B.B. King - Indianola Mississippi SeedsYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1970, Blues, Electric Blues, Indianola, Mississippi 6/26Matrix #: abcs-713Condition: VG+ (CC) | Members: B.B. K (25' - 15')Cultural Facts: Personal Struggle: King grew up in Mississippi poverty, worked as a sharecropper, and lost his mother young before music became his escape route. Studio Lore: Producer Bill Szymczyk brought in rock and soul...
$14.98
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: B.B. King - Live & WellYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1969, Blues, Electric Blues, Indianola, Mississippi 7/26Matrix #: BLS 6031Condition: VG+ (LM) | Members: B.B. K (25' - 15')Cultural Facts: Personal Struggle: King grew up poor in the Mississippi Delta, lost his mother young, and built his career through segregated touring circuits before becoming a global blues icon. Studio Lore: Live & We...
$22.98