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Jan & Dean – Surf City And Other Swingin' Cities
Title: Jan & Dean – Surf City And Other Swingin' Cities Year/Genre: 1963, Surf Rock Matrix #:...
Title: Jan & Dean – Surf City And Other Swingin' Cities Year/Genre: 1963, Surf Rock Matrix #: LRP-3314 Condition: VG (plays with typical light surface noise for grade) Cultural Facts: 1963 Liberty LP Surf City And Other Swingin' Cities , cut during Jan & Dean’s early surf boom. Title song was co-written with Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson and recorded at United Western in Hollywood with Wrecking Crew players. “Surf City” became the first surf song to hit #1 on the...
$15.98
Aphrodite's Child – Best Of Aphrodite's Child
Title: Aphrodite's Child – Best Of Aphrodite's Child Year/Genre: 1982, Prog Rock / Psych Pop Matr...
Title: Aphrodite's Child – Best Of Aphrodite's Child Year/Genre: 1982, Prog Rock / Psych Pop Matrix #: 9279 573 Condition: 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...
$18.98
Canned Heat – Canned Heat Cookbook: The Best of...
Title: Canned Heat – Canned Heat Cookbook: The Best of Canned Heat Year/Genre: 1969, Blues Rock M...
Title: Canned Heat – Canned Heat Cookbook: The Best of Canned Heat Year/Genre: 1969, Blues Rock Matrix #: LST-11000 Condition: VG+ (plays great; light cosmetic wear) Cultural Facts: Canned Heat grew out of the mid-’60s Los Angeles blues-collector scene, with members obsessively tracking down old 78s and forgotten players. The band’s name came from “Canned Heat Blues,” a 1928 song about drinking Sterno, tying them to the darker side of early Delta stories. Compilations like...
$17.98
Year/Genre: 1974, Hard Rock Matrix #: PZ 32817 Condition: VG+, sounds great; light marks Cultur...
Year/Genre: 1974, Hard Rock Matrix #: PZ 32817 Condition: VG+, sounds great; light marks Cultural Facts: Debut LP by Topeka, Kansas rock band Kansas, released March 8, 1974 on Kirshner after the merger of two local groups. Recorded in 1973 at Record Plant Studios in New York while the band was still playing small Midwestern gigs. Cover art crops John Steuart Curry’s mural “Tragic Prelude” from the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka. Early sales were modest, but it later ...
$21.00
Title: Robert Plant – Now and Zen Year/Genre: 1988, Classic rock Matrix #: A1 90863 Conditi...
Title: Robert Plant – Now and Zen Year/Genre: 1988, Classic rock Matrix #: A1 90863 Condition: EX Cultural Facts: Marked Plant’s return to a more guitar-driven sound after years of avoiding anything resembling Led Zeppelin. Jimmy Page made surprise guest appearances on two tracks, sparking rumors of a full reunion that never materialized. Plant incorporated samples and modern production, blending ’80s polish with his signature vocal phrasing. Price Suggesti...
$26.98
Year/Genre: 1975, Progressive Rock Matrix #: PZ 33385 Condition: VG+, sounds great; looks gr...
Year/Genre: 1975, Progressive Rock Matrix #: PZ 33385 Condition: VG+, sounds great; looks great Cultural Facts: Written while the band was living together in a Topeka house, rehearsing daily in the basement to tighten their sprawling arrangements. Early tours for this album had the band opening for hard-rock acts, confusing crowds until Kansas won them over with long instrumental breaks. The title track became a fan favorite at concerts, often stretching past ten mi...
$24.00
Title: Bay City Rollers – Dedication Year/Genre: 1976, Classic Rock Matrix #: AL 4093 Condi...
Title: Bay City Rollers – Dedication Year/Genre: 1976, Classic Rock Matrix #: AL 4093 Condition: VG (sounds great) Cultural Facts: Recorded during the band’s peak teen-idol frenzy, with fans mobbing hotels and airports across multiple continents. Marked the debut of new lead singer Les McKeown after internal band turmoil and lineup shifts. Their squeaky-clean image masked behind-the-scenes exhaustion from nonstop touring and press obligations. Price Suggest...
$20.00
MELTON, LEVY & THE DEY BROTHERS Self Titled COL...
Title: Melton, Levy & The Dey Brothers – Self-Titled Year/Genre: 1973, Country Rock / Folk...
Title: Melton, Levy & The Dey Brothers – Self-Titled Year/Genre: 1973, Country Rock / Folk Rock Matrix #: KC-31279 Condition: (not provided) Cultural Facts: Featured Country Joe McDonald’s former guitarist Barry “The Fish” Melton exploring post–Summer of Love Americana. Blended Bay Area folk-rock with down-home country influences during the rise of the “back-to-the-land” movement. Though short-lived, the group’s single album became a cult collector’s item amon...
$18.00
Title: Boxcar Willie – Take Me Home Year/Genre: 1982, Country Matrix #: BA1011 Condition: ...
Title: Boxcar Willie – Take Me Home Year/Genre: 1982, Country Matrix #: BA1011 Condition: (not provided) Cultural Facts: Released as Boxcar Willie’s fame exploded worldwide, especially after his unexpected popularity in the U.K. country circuit. His hobo persona and train-whistle yodeling became a cultural curiosity that bridged nostalgia with showmanship. Willie often performed for troops and veterans, earning him a loyal following among working-class and militar...
$14.98
Mannheim Steamroller – Fresh Aire III
Title: Mannheim Steamroller – Fresh Aire III Year/Genre: 1979, New Age / Progressive Rock Mat...
Title: Mannheim Steamroller – Fresh Aire III Year/Genre: 1979, New Age / Progressive Rock Matrix #: AG-365 Condition: VG+ (die-cut gatefold) Cultural Facts: Conceived around the theme of “imagination,” it continued the group’s blend of baroque structure and modern electronics. The elaborate die-cut gatefold sleeve became a visual trademark that fans collected like fine art objects. The Fresh Aire series helped legitimize instrumental concept albums at a time dom...
$24.98
Title: Small Faces – First Step Year/Genre: 1970, Classic Rock Matrix #: WB 1851 Condition:...
Title: Small Faces – First Step Year/Genre: 1970, Classic Rock Matrix #: WB 1851 Condition: VG++ Cultural Facts: First release after Steve Marriott’s exit, marking the band’s rebirth as Faces with Rod Stewart and Ron Wood newly onboard. The title “First Step” was a literal nod to their fresh start and appeared printed on the spine like a beginner’s guitar manual. Early U.S. audiences were confused by the name overlap, leading to misfiled records and awkward radi...
$24.98
Year/Genre: 1980, Progressive Rock Matrix #: FZ 36588 Condition: VG+, plays clean; no issues...
Year/Genre: 1980, Progressive Rock Matrix #: FZ 36588 Condition: VG+, plays clean; no issues Cultural Facts: Seventh studio album from the Topeka, KS group. Features the Top 40 single “Hold On.” Marks Steve Walsh’s last album with Kansas before his early-’80s departure. Late-classic era blend of proggy arrangements and radio-ready hooks. 11/11/2025 CC
$20.00
Yes – Going For The One = En Busca De La Unidad...
Title: Yes – Going For The One = En Busca De La Unidad Year/Genre: 1977, Progressive Rock Mat...
Title: Yes – Going For The One = En Busca De La Unidad Year/Genre: 1977, Progressive Rock Matrix #: SD 19106 Condition: NM Cultural Facts: Recorded at Mountain Studios in Montreux, Switzerland, marking the band’s return after a two-year hiatus. Featured the comeback of keyboardist Rick Wakeman, who had left after Tales from Topographic Oceans . The nude figure on the cover sparked controversy in conservative markets, leading to alternate censored artwork. ...
$13.00
Yes – Going For The One = En Busca De La Unidad
Year/Genre: 1977, Progressive Rock Matrix #: SD 19106 Condition: NM, sounds great, looks goo...
Year/Genre: 1977, Progressive Rock Matrix #: SD 19106 Condition: NM, sounds great, looks good Cultural Facts: Recorded at Mountain Studios, Montreux, after the band relocated to Switzerland as tax exiles. Marks Rick Wakeman’s return to the lineup following his mid-’70s departure. Hipgnosis’ nude-figure cover drew pushback; a Sunset Blvd billboard added trousers to obscure it. Price Suggestions: NM: $22–$30 VG+: $12–$20 VG: $8–$12 G: $5–$8 1...
$20.00
The Mamas & The Papas – The Mamas & The Papas
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ChatGPT said: Title: The Mamas & The Papas – The Mamas & The Papas Year/Genre: 1966, Pop Rock / Folk Rock Matrix #: D-50010 Condition: (please specify to include) Cultural Facts: Recorded in Hollywood amid growing fame, the sessions were marked by creative disputes that later became part of the band’s mythology. Michelle Phillips was temporarily dismissed from the group during recording, leading to lineup changes mid-session. Features severa...
$24.98
The Rolling Stones – Between The Buttons
Year/Genre: 1967, Psychedelic Rock Matrix #: LL 3499 Condition: VG, sounds good, pretty scuf...
Year/Genre: 1967, Psychedelic Rock Matrix #: LL 3499 Condition: VG, sounds good, pretty scuffed up Cultural Facts: Recorded at Olympic Studios in London during the Stones’ brief flirtation with baroque and psychedelic pop. Released just before Their Satanic Majesties Request , it marked the end of their early pop era. Photographer Gered Mankowitz intentionally blurred the cover image to match the album’s hazy mood. Price Suggestions: NM: $50–$60 VG+: $35–$4...
$20.00
Title: The Litter – Emerge Year/Genre: 1969, Psychedelic Rock / Hard Rock Matrix #: CPLP 450...
Title: The Litter – Emerge Year/Genre: 1969, Psychedelic Rock / Hard Rock Matrix #: CPLP 4504 Condition: VG+ Typical light noise through out record Cultural Facts: Recorded in Minnesota, it showcased the band’s transition from garage rock roots to heavier psychedelia. Released on Probe Records, a short-lived subsidiary of ABC focused on experimental rock. Praised later by collectors for its fuzz-heavy guitar tone and raw underground production. Price Sugges...
$45.00
Title: Synergy – Cords Year/Genre: 1978, Electronic / Progressive Matrix #: Passport Records...
Title: Synergy – Cords Year/Genre: 1978, Electronic / Progressive Matrix #: Passport Records – 9167-6000 Condition: NM only has a tiny bit of cover wear. Clear vinyl Cultural Facts: Created by synthesist Larry Fast, known for pioneering multi-layered electronic compositions in the ’70s. Recorded entirely on analog synthesizers without guitars or drums, emphasizing technology as performance. Fast’s work under Synergy influenced later electronic artists and his coll...
$18.00
Year/Genre: 1972, Progressive Rock Matrix #: SP-4344 Condition: VG+ (sounds great, looks goo...
Year/Genre: 1972, Progressive Rock Matrix #: SP-4344 Condition: VG+ (sounds great, looks good) Cultural Facts: Grave New World marked the Strawbs’ first major album after Rick Wakeman left to join Yes, with keyboardist Blue Weaver stepping in. The record blends British folk traditions with progressive rock arrangements and spiritual themes influenced by Eastern philosophy. Its concept traces a man’s journey through life, love, and death—reflecting early ’70s count...
$18.00
Lindsey Buckingham – Go Insane
Title: Lindsey Buckingham – Go Insane Year/Genre: 1984, Alternative rock Matrix #: 60363-1 Condit...
Title: Lindsey Buckingham – Go Insane Year/Genre: 1984, Alternative rock Matrix #: 60363-1 Condition: VG++ (plays clean; minimal sleeve scuff) Cultural Facts: Released July 1984 on Elektra during a Fleetwood Mac pause; Buckingham tracked most parts himself in LA home studios. Title track hit the U.S. Top 40; the LP followed Mac’s Mirage (1982) and preceded early Tango in the Night work. “D.W. Suite” was written in memory of Beach Boy Dennis Wilson (d. 1983). If you lik...
$19.98
Rock Menu – Hot Platter of Chrysalis Hits
Title: Rock Menu – Hot Platter of Chrysalis Hits Year/Genre: 1986, Classic Rock / New Wave Matrix...
Title: Rock Menu – Hot Platter of Chrysalis Hits Year/Genre: 1986, Classic Rock / New Wave Matrix #: 1P 7736 Condition: Brand New (factory sealed) Cultural Facts: 1986 US Chrysalis label sampler spotlighting its mid-’80s roster. Catalog LP 7736; US pressing with diner-menu branding and “Entrées/Desserts” labels. Arrived as Chrysalis was pushing MTV-era acts across pop/rock radio. If you like Pat Benatar, Billy Idol, Blondie, Huey Lewis & The News, or Ultravox, this...
$19.98
Title: Styx – Cornerstone Year/Genre: 1979, Rock / AOR Matrix #: SP-3711 Condition: VG (visible w...
Title: Styx – Cornerstone Year/Genre: 1979, Rock / AOR Matrix #: SP-3711 Condition: VG (visible wear; plays through with light noise in quiet spots) Cultural Facts: Released Oct 1979 on A&M; recorded at Pumpkin Studios (Oak Lawn, IL). First Styx LP to earn a Grammy nomination. Wikipedia “Babe” became the band’s only US No.1 single (Dec 1979). Wikipedia Planned single “First Time” triggered an internal dispute; A&M shelved it for “Why Me,” and ...
$10.00
The Rolling Stones – Big Hits (High Tide And Gr...
Title: The Rolling Stones - Big Hits (High Tide And Green Grass) Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: ...
Title: The Rolling Stones - Big Hits (High Tide And Green Grass) Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1966 / Rock / Beat Rock / London Matrix #: NP-1 MONO Condition: VG+ (LM) Cultural Facts: Personal Struggle By 1966, Brian Jones was already becoming the band’s most fragile figure, and his image on this cover helped feed the Stones’ emerging aura of beauty, burnout, and instability. Media Narrative This compilation marked the moment the Stones stopped looking like just a da...
$42.98
Title: Kate Bush – The Kick Inside Year/Genre: 1978, Classic rock Matrix #: EMC 3223 Condit...
Title: Kate Bush – The Kick Inside Year/Genre: 1978, Classic rock Matrix #: EMC 3223 Condition: MINT (plays beautifully; flawless appearance) Cultural Facts: Written when Bush was still a teenager, the album features “Wuthering Heights,” inspired by Emily Brontë’s novel and sung from Catherine’s perspective. Produced by Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour’s team, who helped launch her career after discovering her demo tapes. Released during the male-dominated prog era, it ...
$82.00
Lou Reed – Disco Mystic (Promo 12”)
Title: Lou Reed – Disco Mystic (Promo 12”) Year/Genre: 1979, Glam Matrix #: SP 56 Conditio...
Title: Lou Reed – Disco Mystic (Promo 12”) Year/Genre: 1979, Glam Matrix #: SP 56 Condition: VG+++ Cultural Facts: A promotional 12" single from The Bells , showcasing Reed’s fascination with rhythm and repetition over minimalist funk grooves. Features collaborations with free-jazz trumpeter Don Cherry, merging avant-garde jazz with downtown New York art rock. The title track’s hypnotic chant, “Disco! Mystic!” blurred satire and sincerity during the disco backla...
$18.98
Blue Öyster Cult – Fire Of Unknown Origin
Title: Blue Öyster Cult – Fire of Unknown Origin Year/Genre: 1981, Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Ma...
Title: Blue Öyster Cult – Fire of Unknown Origin Year/Genre: 1981, Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Matrix #: FC 37389 Condition: NM Cultural Facts: Features the hit “Burnin’ for You,” co-written with Richard Meltzer, which became one of the band’s biggest MTV-era singles. Produced by Martin Birch, it was their final album with the original lineup before major lineup changes. Several tracks were originally written for the Heavy Metal film but were left off the soundtrack...
$25.00
Title: Linda Ronstadt – Get Closer Year/Genre: 1982, Soft Rock Matrix #: 9 60185-1 Conditi...
Title: Linda Ronstadt – Get Closer Year/Genre: 1982, Soft Rock Matrix #: 9 60185-1 Condition: VG+ (light surface marks, plays clean) Cultural Facts: Recorded in Los Angeles, this album marked Ronstadt’s return to pop after her jazz standards and new wave explorations. Features collaborations with Andrew Gold and Wendy Waldman, longtime friends from her Southern California music circle. The cover photo was shot by renowned fashion photographer Kosh, known for his ...
$14.00
Year/Genre: 1979, Classic Rock Matrix #: JC 35702 Condition: VG+ (sounds great) Cultural Fa...
Year/Genre: 1979, Classic Rock Matrix #: JC 35702 Condition: VG+ (sounds great) Cultural Facts: Released in 1979 on Columbia, this was Wood’s third solo album and featured fellow Rolling Stones members Keith Richards and Charlie Watts. The supporting “New Barbarians” tour included Richards, Ian McLagan, and Bobby Keys, blurring lines between solo and Stones projects. The cover art was painted by Ron Wood himself, reflecting his dual career as a musician and visual art...
$12.00
Straight From The Heart (20 Original Stars)
Title: Straight From The Heart (20 Original Stars) Year/Genre: 1976, Pop Rock Matrix #: N...
Title: Straight From The Heart (20 Original Stars) Year/Genre: 1976, Pop Rock Matrix #: NU 9250 Condition: Vinyl Near Mint Cultural Facts: Released by K-tel, the Canadian label known for licensing top radio hits onto budget-friendly compilations. Features a mix of mid-’70s soft rock, pop, and soul hits, offering a snapshot of mainstream radio trends of the era. Sold heavily through TV ads, part of K-tel’s innovative direct-marketing approach that shaped compil...
$15.00
Seals & Crofts – Summer Breeze
Title: Seals & Crofts – Summer Breeze Year/Genre: 1972, Soft Rock Matrix #: BS 2629 Con...
Title: Seals & Crofts – Summer Breeze Year/Genre: 1972, Soft Rock Matrix #: BS 2629 Condition: VG+ Plays through clean Cultural Facts: Released by Warner Bros. during the rise of mellow California rock, the album became a defining soft-rock staple. The title track, written by the duo themselves, became a Top 10 hit and later covered by artists from the Isley Brothers to Type O Negative. Seals & Crofts’ Baháʼí faith influenced their peaceful lyrical outloo...
$19.00
Jason And The Scorchers – Still Standing
Title: Jason And The Scorchers – Still Standing Year/Genre: 1986, "Cowpunk" Southern Rock ...
Title: Jason And The Scorchers – Still Standing Year/Genre: 1986, "Cowpunk" Southern Rock Matrix #: ST-17219 Condition: Near Mint Cultural Facts: Released on EMI America, it marked the band’s major-label debut and push to bring Southern roots rock into the alternative mainstream. Jason Ringenberg’s mix of punk energy and country twang helped define the “cowpunk” subgenre of the mid-’80s. The album’s release coincided with their tour supporting R.E.M., broadeni...
$15.00
Title: Prince – Glam Slam Year/Genre: 1988, Pop Rock Matrix #: 7-27806 Condition: Near M...
Title: Prince – Glam Slam Year/Genre: 1988, Pop Rock Matrix #: 7-27806 Condition: Near Mint 7" Cultural Facts: Released from Lovesexy , “Glam Slam” reflected Prince’s spiritual period following the scrapped Black Album controversy. The title inspired the name of Prince’s future Los Angeles nightclub, opened in 1989. The single’s video was directed by Prince himself, symbolizing his continued control over every creative element of his career. ...
$12.00
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich – Zabadak / ...
Title: Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich – Zabadak / Nose For Trouble Year/Genre: 1967, P...
Title: Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich – Zabadak / Nose For Trouble Year/Genre: 1967, Pop Rock Matrix #: 148 595 STF Condition: Near Mint 7" Cultural Facts: “Zabadak” reached the UK Top 5, showcasing the band’s playful, experimental approach to late-’60s British pop. The group, managed by Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley, shared studio space and session players with early-era The Who. Its tribal chant refrain reflected the psychedelic era’s fascination with exo...
$11.00
Streetheart – Meanwhile Back in Paris
Title: Streetheart – Meanwhile Back in Paris Year/Genre: 1978, Hard Rock Matrix #: KCA 92002...
Title: Streetheart – Meanwhile Back in Paris Year/Genre: 1978, Hard Rock Matrix #: KCA 92002 Condition: VG++ Cultural Facts: Streetheart were part of the late-’70s Canadian rock wave alongside Trooper and Loverboy. Guitarist Paul Dean left after this record to form Loverboy, who found massive success in the ’80s. Their high-energy live shows in Western Canada earned them a loyal following before major U.S. recognition. Price Suggestions: NM: $25–$30 VG+: $15–$20 V...
$24.99
Year/Genre: 1985, Experimental/Art Rock Matrix #: EGMLP 4 Condition: VG+ Record plays perfec...
Year/Genre: 1985, Experimental/Art Rock Matrix #: EGMLP 4 Condition: VG+ Record plays perfect! Cultural Facts: Recorded live in Washington D.C., it captures Fripp’s “League of Gentlemen” era experiments in looping and improvisation. Released on his own EG label, which also issued King Crimson and Brian Eno collaborations. Fripp often performed these shows sitting in the corner of clubs, coining the term “Frippertronics” for his tape-loop system. Price Suggestions: N...
$24.98
Title: Procol Harum – A Salty Dog Year/Genre: 1969, Progressive Rock Matrix #: SP-4179 Co...
Title: Procol Harum – A Salty Dog Year/Genre: 1969, Progressive Rock Matrix #: SP-4179 Condition: Near Mint, very clean - priced to sell Cultural Facts: The title track was inspired by seafaring imagery and became one of Gary Brooker’s defining compositions. Matthew Fisher left the band after this album, sparking legal disputes decades later over songwriting credits. Released on A&M in the U.S., it reflected the late-’60s British progressive movement’s expa...
$39.00