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Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman RARE (Staff Pick)
Title: Tracy Chapman – Tracy ChapmanYear/Genre: 1988, FolkMatrix #: 60774-1Condition: Mint Cultur...
Title: Tracy Chapman – Tracy ChapmanYear/Genre: 1988, FolkMatrix #: 60774-1Condition: Mint Cultural Facts: Chapman performed “Fast Car” live at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute—hours after an equipment failure forced her to play solo, launching her into the spotlight. The album’s sessions were recorded in just eight weeks with minimal overdubs, keeping the performances close to their demo roots. College radio DJs were the first to circulate early test pressings, helping the reco...
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John Denver – John Denver's Greatest Hits
Year/Genre: 1973, Country RockMatrix #: CPL1-0374Condition: VG+, sounds great, very light marks C...
Year/Genre: 1973, Country RockMatrix #: CPL1-0374Condition: VG+, sounds great, very light marks Cultural Facts: Released in 1973 and quickly became Denver’s first #1 album on the Billboard 200, with a long chart run (176 weeks). It spotlights his songwriter side: “Leaving on a Jet Plane” was written by Denver and hit #1 in 1969 via Peter, Paul and Mary—same folk-pop lane as Jim Croce / Cat Stevens fans. In 1975, Denver’s CMA Entertainer of the Year win triggered backlash; presenter Ch...
$15.00
Simon And Garfunkel – Parsley, Sage, Rosemary A...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Simon And Garfunkel – Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And ThymeYear/Genre/City: 1966, Folk Rock, New York City, NYMatrix #: KCS 9363Condition: VG+ Cultural Facts: Studio Lore: Built through meticulous overdubs and edits—voice, guitar, and ambience assembled like a film soundtrack more than a live band take. Band Drama: The partnership’s fault lines were already forming—control, ambition, and outside projects simme...
$19.98
Title: Fleetwood Mac – RumoursYear/Genre: 1977, RockMatrix #: BSK 3010Condition: VG+ Cultural Fac...
Title: Fleetwood Mac – RumoursYear/Genre: 1977, RockMatrix #: BSK 3010Condition: VG+ Cultural Facts: Written amid the band’s internal breakups and affairs, its lyrics mirrored Fleetwood Mac’s personal turmoil. Won the 1978 Grammy for Album of the Year and became one of the best-selling records worldwide. Added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry for its cultural significance in U.S. history.
$27.98
David Crosby – If I Could Only Remember My Name
Title: David Crosby – If I Could Only Remember My NameYear/Genre: 1971, Folk Rock / PsychedelicMa...
Title: David Crosby – If I Could Only Remember My NameYear/Genre: 1971, Folk Rock / PsychedelicMatrix #: SD 7203Condition: NM Cultural Facts: Released Feb 1971 on Atlantic; largely cut at Wally Heider, San Francisco, amid the PERRO circle. Guests include Jerry Garcia and members of Grateful Dead/Jefferson Airplane; Graham Nash & Neil Young also appear. Dedicated to Christine Hinton; notable for Crosby’s layered wordless vocal textures. If you like Neil Young, Grateful Dead (’70–’7...
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Cat Stevens – Catch Bull At Four
Year/Genre: 1972, Folk RockMatrix #: SP 4365Condition: VG+++ LP is flawless Cultural Facts: The a...
Year/Genre: 1972, Folk RockMatrix #: SP 4365Condition: VG+++ LP is flawless Cultural Facts: The album title references the Zen Buddhist ox-herding parables, symbolizing stages of spiritual pursuit.2. It became Stevens’ biggest U.S. chart success, reaching No. 1 on Billboard in 1972.3. Recorded after Teaser and the Firecat, it reflected his growing interest in philosophy and spiritual exploration, foreshadowing his later religious conversion. Price Suggestions: NM: $18–$22VG+: $12–$15VG: $8–$1...
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Cat Stevens – Teaser And The Firecat
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Cat Stevens – Teaser And The FirecatYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1971, Rock, Folk Rock, London, EnglandMatrix #: 1971 A&M Records SP-4313Condition: VG+ Cultural Facts: Family Ties: A serious tuberculosis collapse in 1969 forced a full stop; recovery reshaped his priorities and pushed him toward introspective writing. Political Science: After converting to Islam in 1977, he left pop stardom behind, later ...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: America – Holiday Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1974 / Folk Rock / Soft Rock / London Matrix #: W 2808 Condition: VG Cultural Facts: Studio Lore George Martin produced the album, giving America a more polished, orchestral frame just as they were moving beyond their early acoustic image. Personal Struggle Dan Peek later spoke openly about depression, substance abuse, and spiritual crisis, struggles that shadow...
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Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1970, Rock, Folk Rock, New York City, NYMatrix #: C2X 30050Condition: ...
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1970, Rock, Folk Rock, New York City, NYMatrix #: C2X 30050Condition: EX, sounds great, looks good, some marks Cultural Facts: Media Narrative: Greil Marcus opened his Rolling Stone review with “What is this shit?”—a notorious critical pile-on that became part of Dylan lore. Studio Lore: A deliberate misdirection move: a double LP of covers/live cuts meant to deflate the “prophet” expectations after the ’60s. Personal Struggle: Dylan’s 1966 motorcycle crash an...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: John Prine – John PrineYear/Genre/Sub-Genre: 1971, FolkMatrix #: SD8296Condition: VG+ (sounds great) Cultural Facts: Chicago mailman turned Old Town regular—folk clubs where bartenders, students, and working people shared the same late sets. Early-’70s America: Vietnam hangover and distrust of institutions; his characters feel like citizens living beneath the headlines. His humor was a survival tool—midwe...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Bob Dylan – SavedYear/Genre/City: 1980, Rock / Gospel, New York City, NYMatrix #: FC 36553Condition: EX Cultural Facts: Media Narrative: The “born-again” era detonated his audience—walkouts and hostile press as fans demanded the old Dylan back. Political Science: His public faith turn collided with late-’70s culture-war currents—religion in pop became a legitimacy fight, not just art. Scene Ecolo...
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Cat Stevens - Greatest Hits (1st Press W/ POSTER!)
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Cat Stevens – Greatest HitsYear/Genre/Sub-Genre: 1975, Folk, Singer-SongwriterMatrix #: SP 4519Condition: EX Cultural Facts: London songwriter shaped by ’60s pop industry pressures and a serious illness that reset his relationship to fame and purpose. Early-’70s singer-songwriter culture: confessional writing and private spirituality moving into public life through radio and living rooms. His work sits i...
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The Byrds – Mr. Tambourine Man
Title: The Byrds – Mr. Tambourine ManYear/Genre: 1965, Folk RockMatrix #: CS 9172Condition: VG++ ...
Title: The Byrds – Mr. Tambourine ManYear/Genre: 1965, Folk RockMatrix #: CS 9172Condition: VG++ (very clean; high-end VG+ with minimal wear) Cultural Facts: Debut LP, released June 21, 1965 on Columbia after the group’s 1964 signing. Combines Bob Dylan songs with Gene Clark originals, steering mid-’60s folk audiences toward rock LPs. For the single session, producer Terry Melcher hired Wrecking Crew players; only McGuinn plays from the band. Framed as an early U.S. folk-rock landmark...
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Title: Joan Baez – Blessed Are...Year/Genre: 1971, FolkMatrix #: VSD-6570Condition: VG+ Vinyl Pla...
Title: Joan Baez – Blessed Are...Year/Genre: 1971, FolkMatrix #: VSD-6570Condition: VG+ Vinyl Plays clean, light cover wear Cultural Facts: Recorded in Nashville during the height of the Vietnam War, it reflected Baez’s blend of activism and artistry. The album was released while her husband, David Harris, was imprisoned for draft resistance. Included covers of The Band and The Beatles, bridging protest folk with contemporary rock influences. Price Suggestions:NM: $25–$30VG+: $18–$22V...
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SufJan Stevens -Blue Bucket of Gold / Hotline B...
Title: Sufjan Stevens – Blue Bucket of Gold / Hotline BlingYear/Genre: 2016, Indie PopCondition: ...
Title: Sufjan Stevens – Blue Bucket of Gold / Hotline BlingYear/Genre: 2016, Indie PopCondition: New Cultural Facts: Pressing grew out of Sufjan’s 2015–16 shows, where he turned the Carrie & Lowell finale into an extended encore capped with a left-field Drake cover. Captures the era when his live sets shifted from quiet folk presentation into full-costume, light-show spectacle. Issued as a limited 12", it became a tour-era cult piece traded among hardcore fans and indie-shop collect...
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Crosby Stills Nash and Young- Deja Vu
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Leadbelly – Legendary Performances
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Leadbelly – Legendary PerformancesYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1970, Folk, Folk Blues, Shreveport, LouisianaMatrix #: LP. C 30035Condition: EX Cultural Facts: Legal Trouble: His prison time shaped his legend—John and Alan Lomax recorded him in Southern penitentiaries, turning incarceration into a doorway to the national stage. Media Narrative: Promoters sold him as “authentic” folk, often flattening his comp...
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Dave Matthews Band – Under the Table and Dreaming
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Jorma Kaukonen with Tom Hobson – Quah
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Jorma Kaukonen with Tom Hobson – QuahYear/Genre/City: 1974, Folk Blues, San Francisco, CAMatrix #: BXL1-0209Condition: VG+ Cultural Facts: [Backyard Tape]: Much of it was cut in a very home-style setup—often described as recorded at Jorma’s place with minimal gear—more like friends documenting songs than a “studio album” campaign. [Band Escape]: It’s a snapshot of Jorma stepping away from the high-pressure J...
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The Incredible String Band – Liquid Acrobat As ...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: The Incredible String Band – Liquid Acrobat As Regards The AirYear/Genre/City: 1971, Psychedelic Folk, Edinburgh, ScotlandMatrix #: EKS-74112Condition: VG+ Cultural Facts: [Communal Life]: By this period they were living in a loosely communal, rural setup in Wales, with partners, kids, and friends folding into the “band” ecosystem—music made inside a whole lifestyle experiment. [Spiritual Turn]: Their ...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Joan Baez – Joan BaezYear/Genre/City: 1960, Folk, Boston, MAMatrix #: VSD 2077Condition: EX Cultural Facts: Political Science: Baez’s early career was inseparable from activism—civil rights and anti-war work weren’t side projects, they were the platform. Scene Ecology: The Cambridge/Boston folk circuit fed the national revival—coffeehouses and college halls functioning like a touring network. Media Narra...
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Joni Mitchell – Blue (1971 1st Press Clean!)
1971 folk MS 2038 plays very well, amazing album 6/19/23 ob
1971 folk MS 2038 plays very well, amazing album 6/19/23 ob
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Noah Kahan – Stick SeasonYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 2022, Pop, Folk Pop, Strafford, VTCondition: New Cultural Facts: Studio Lore: Built with a tight collaborator core (including long-time co-writer/producer Gabe Simon), keeping the writing voice consistent across versions. Scene Ecology: The “folk-pop” boom of the early 2020s ran on touring + TikTok clips; Kahan’s live growth fed the record’s long afterlif...
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The Carter Family – In The Green Fields Of Virg...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: The Carter Family – In The Green Fields Of VirginiaYear/Genre/City: 1963, Country / Traditional Country, Maces Spring, VAMatrix #: LPM-2772Condition: EX Cultural Facts: Family Ties: A.P., Sara, and Maybelle Carter functioned like an early label-house—song collecting, arranging, and a family guitar style that became a template. Scene Ecology: Their 1927 Bristol sessions helped define commercial “country” re...
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Bread & Roses Festival of Acoustic Music
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Bread & Roses Festival of Acoustic MusicYear/Genre/Sub-Genre: FolkMatrix #: F-79009Condition: VG++ Cultural Facts: Comes out of the post-’60s festival circuit—parks and fairgrounds replacing coffeehouses as the main meeting place for folk communities. “Bread & Roses” language ties to labor history and protest culture, where music functioned as organizing, not just entertainment. A document of acou...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Iron And Wine – Light VerseYear/Genre/Sub-Genre: 2024, Folk, Indie FolkMatrix #: [Not Listed]Condition: NM (1ST PRESSING COLORED VINYL) Cultural Facts: Iron And Wine is Sam Beam’s project, tied to the early-2000s U.S. indie-folk wave where home recording and small venues rebuilt folk culture. Long associated with North Carolina’s Triangle area, where the college-town circuit and DIY rooms shaped a new “quie...
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The Byrds – Mr. Tambourine Man
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: The Byrds – Mr. Tambourine ManYear/Genre/Sub-Genre: 1965, Rock, Folk RockMatrix #: CL 2372Condition: VG++ (plays amazing, super quality, cover a tad worn but looks really cool) Cultural Facts: Los Angeles (Laurel Canyon/Hollywood) band forged at the Troubadour and Ciro’s, where folkies and rock kids merged scenes. A document of the “folk goes electric” flashpoint—youth politics, poetry culture, and am...
$44.40