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12/07/23

Mac Dre Bobble Heads - Genie of the Lamp (standing & sitting)

MAC DRE

Mac Dre's alter ego The Genie Of The Lamp is the fifth in a limited edition series of bobble head dolls. This version includes a special "chip" that will allow you to hear several of Mac Dre's popular rap phrases. Each doll is individually numbered for the collector. Limited edition of 1,000.

Mac Dre's alter ego The Genie Of The Lamp is the sixth in a limited edition series of bobble head dolls. Each doll is individually numbered for the collector. Limited edition of 1,000.


06/02/21

LIBERATION TIME

John McLaughlin

With his newest album, Liberation Time, McLaughlin draws from one of humanity's most fraught, uncertain epochs to produce music that gracefully reflects the uncertainty, vulnerability, and slowly awakening joy of our times. A direct response to the mandated restrictions imposed by the spread of Covid-19, the album is -- unusually for McLaughlin's recent projects -- not the work of one fixed ensemble. With physical proximity no longer a prerequisite, McLaughlin drew upon decades of experience as a bandleader to select musicians best suited to each composition. "As the Spirit Sings" introduces the album by contrasting churning rhythmic tension (stoked by drummer Vinnie Colaiuta and bassist Sam Burgess) with McLaughlin's soaring guitar figures -- all underpinned by Gary Husband's subtle, supportive piano. The knotty post-bop figures of "Right Here, Right Now, Right On" mark one of the most jazz-inflected performances McLaughlin has laid down in some time, featuring Nicolas Viccaro (drums), Jerome Regard (bass), Julian Siegel (tenor saxophone), and Oz Ezzeldin (piano). The sense of brotherhood that bonds McLaughlin's current 4th Dimension ensemble (McLaughlin, Husband, bassist Etienne Mbappe, and drummer Ranjit Barot) is on full display during "Lockdown Blues," a playful refraction examination of blues tropes first released last summer to benefit the Jazz Foundation of America. With vaccination campaigns now in full effect and a more promising tomorrow coming into view, Liberation Time's title track can be felt as visceral anticipation -- a rousing glimpse into an unbound future rich with possibilities. And while much of Liberation Blues revels in the sort of spontaneous interplay that has been denied by Covid restrictions, some of the album's most touching moments feature McLaughlin alone at the piano -- an instrument he has not recorded on since his 1973 collaboration with Carlos Santana, Love Devotion Surrender. Liberation Time is a product of its times, and yet it looks both forwards and backwards -- at once drawing upon memories of better days yet reaching for a new dawn. Looking back at the album's transcontinental sessions, McLaughlin concludes, "The wonderful thing about music is that you put the headphones on and you are all in the same room."


08/09/19

(I'm) Stranded

Lavender color vinyl

Roaring out of Brisbane, Australia in 1977 with the punk-era classic "(I'm) Stranded," the Saints, despite going through numerous incarnations, were a part of rock ‘n roll for more than 20 years, thanks mainly to their indefatigable leader (and founder) Chris Bailey. The Saints were to Australia what the Sex Pistols were to Britain, and the Ramones to America. Moreover, the Saints were blitzing the unsuspecting in their home of Brisbane in 1973, long before the Sex Pistols or the Ramones had even begun. Even today's punk fans are amazed at the sheer tenacity and outright fire of the title cut, "Nights in Venice," "One Way Street," and "Erotic Neurotic." Hear history burning. Original artwork, gatefold sleeve, lavender color vinyl reissue.


07/19/19

THE X FILES SEASON 11

ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (SCORE)

(2-CD set) La-La Land Records, 20th Century Fox Television and 20th Century Fox TV Records present the world premiere release of acclaimed composer Mark Snow's (THE X-FILES, MILLENNIUM, BLUE BLOODS) original score to the 11th season of FOX's landmark TV series, THE X-FILES, starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, and created by Chris Carter. The X-FILES' exciting 11th season aired in 2018, with all new episodes and incredible, all-new original scores from Mark Snow, the maestro who has been responsible for the show's legendary musicscape for its entire run. Snow's familiar, classic motifs expertly meld with new sonic delights, resulting in the unique dynamic blend of atmosphere, drama, warmth and chills that are a signature component of this beloved show. THE X FILES SEASON 11 is a special 2-CD presentation, limited to 3000 units! CD booklet contains in-depth liner notes.


04/12/19

Tell Mama (Limited Edition Mono Translucent Lavender Vinyl)

Etta James

“Tell Mama” by Etta James was originally released in 1968 and it put her back in the top 10 with the single “Tell Mama”. Produced by Rick Hall at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama this album is a stone cold soul - blues classic from start to finish. Standout tracks include the title track, a cover of Otis Redding’s “Security”, “I’d Rather Go Blind” and “Don’t Lose Your Good Thing”. Easily one of the best albums of her long career it is now being reissued on translucent lavender vinyl in glorious mono! Limited edition of 585.


02/15/19

The Other Side Of The Wind Soundtrack: Score to Orson Welles final film

Michel Legrand

La-La Land Records, Royal Road Entertainment and Netflix proudly present three-time Academy Award-winning composer Michel Legrand's (Summer Of ‘42, The Thomas Crown Affair, Atlantic City) musical score to the acclaimed motion picture The Other Side Of The Wind, starring John Huston and directed by Orson Welles. As producers Frank Marshall and Filip Jan Rymsza painstakingly completed this unfinished Orson Welles film, they came upon a note in the master filmmaker's diary that indicated, "Call Legrand for the music." And so the producers did just that, and maestro Legrand honored the great Welles' request with a brilliant follow-up to his earlier effort for the director, "F for Fake." With The Other Side Of The Wind, Legrand weaves classical and jazz motifs into a score for both a Hollywood party and the experimental music for the "film within the film," capturing Welles' complex and experimental vision in a fitting final work of musical genius. Before his untimely passing in January 2019, Legrand personally chose the selections and sequencing for this album. The CD booklet contains a personal note from the composer.

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02/15/19

King Cohen Documentary (Limited Edition Blu-Ray + Soundtrack CD)

Larry Cohen, Martin Scorsese, Fred Williamson, Yaphet Kotto, John Landis, J.J. Abrams, Joe Dante

La-La Land Entertainment presents a knockout Blu-Ray movie / CD soundtrack combo! Buckle up for King Cohen, the award-winning* feature length documentary from director Steve Mitchell that MovieWeb calls "a necessary piece of film history" and BBC film journalist Mark Kermode hails as "Hugely entertaining!" Witness the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen (Black Caesar, It's Alive, Q: The Winged Serpent, The Stuff). Told through compelling live interviews, stills and film/TV clips, the people who helped fulfill his vision, and industry icons such as Martin Scorsese, J.J. Abrams, John Landis, Michael Moriarty, Fred Williamson and many more, including Larry himself, bring one-of-a-kind insight into the work, process and legacy of a true American film auteur. Few can boast of a career as remarkable or prolific, spanning more than 50 years of entertaining audiences worldwide. * Winner - Audience Award Best Documentary, Fantasia Film Festival 2017. (Region Free Blu-Ray)

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01/10/19

The Orville: Original Television Soundtrack Season 1

Bruce Broughton, Joel McNeely, John Debney and Andrew Cottee

Music by Bruce Broughton, Joel McNeely, John Debney and Andrew Cottee. Exciting, dramatic and heartfelt, the original score to the hit show, The Orville, starring Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, is an orchestral delight. Music as big and bold as the series' wondrous sci-fi adventures. 2-CD set.

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01/02/19

Coming Soon...Unreleased Metropolis Featuring Stan Getz, John Abercrombie, Eddie Gomez & Billy Hart

Andy Laverne

Unreleased session recorded at RPM Studios in NYC in 1979 featuring 8 compositions by pianist Andy LaVerne. Long thought lost, this recording features top of the line playing from an all-star band: guitarist John Abercrombie, saxophonist Stan Getz on two tracks (Come To Me, Hymn For Her), bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Billy Hart.

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12/26/18

On The Coast 1945-1947, 1952 2-CD Set

Dodo Marmarosa

49 Track compilation focusing on the evolution of Bebop by Bud Powell disciple and post-war jazz pianist Dodo Marmarosa during his most productive odyssey in Los Angeles.

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12/19/18

Smolder

Kristin Lee Sergeant

Smolder is an album of fire, about to ignite, fully ablaze, or newly extinguished. Two truly original songs, conceptual arrangements and a stellar band all combine to create a dramatically satisfying, musically adventurous journey of flame. Kristen Lee Sergeant is a jazz vocalist with effervescent energy, musical intensity and dramatic flair. Her ensemble writing on this record includes alto flute and cello, and her song selection spans 80's pop to classic standards. Theatrically trained, Kristen show her dramatic roots in her onstage presence and deep commitment to the lyric. Her musical spontaneity and intensity of feeling shine through in her choices, making her a live performer as spontaneous and exciting to watch in person as listen to on record.

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11/15/18

Hidden Details

Soft Machine

Hidden Details' is very much the product of an active, contemporary sounding outfit striking out with its own agenda. Though informed by the past, the music here is neither weighed down nor beholden to it. Soft Machine is a legend and an institution of British music, a band who included Robert Wyatt, Daevid Allen, Mike Ratledge, Kevin Ayers, Andy Summers (later of The Police), Hugh Hopper, Elton Dean, Roy Babbington, John Marshall, Karl Jenkins, Allan Holdsworth, John Etheridge, Percy Jones, Rick Sanders, Dave McRae and Jack Bruce among others. Since its creation in 1966, this band pioneered Psychedelic and Progressive Rock, led the 'Canterbury' trend, pioneered jazz-rock, and then guitar-led fusion, influenced generations of musicians.

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10/16/18

Funkcronomicon on red & cyan vinyl

Axiom Funk

(2-LP set) Producer Bill Laswell's various artists compilation Funkcronomicon, originally released in 1995 under the name Axiom Funk, is essentially a lost Parliament-Funkadelic album. Featuring former P-Funk members George Clinton, Eddie Hazel (his final recordings), Bernie Worrell and Bootsy Collins with contributions from Herbie Hancock, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Maceo Parker, Sly Stone, Buckethead and too many others to list. This is old school style funk (and new), soul and rock colliding on an epic scale exemplified on tracks such as "Hideous Mutant Freekz", Eddie Hazel's mammoth guitar workout number "Orbitron Attack", Bootsy Collins spacey rearrangement of Hendrix's "If 6 Was 9", spoken word tracks Pray My Soul and Sacred To The Pain.

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10/10/18

Ton-Ton Macoute!...Southern rock classic on 180 gram vinyl

Johnny Jenkins

Johnny Jenkins' Ton-Ton Macoute! originally released in 1970, is a classic Southern cooked blues, rock, soul and country album. Originally starting life as a Duane Allman solo record, the tracks he started were taken over by Jenkins and crafted into this release with help from future Allman Brothers members Berry Oakley, Jaimoe and Butch Trucks. Highlights include a cover of Dr. John's "I Walk On Gilded Splinters" which has been sampled many times, Bob Dylan's "Down Along The Cove", Muddy Waters "Rollin' Stone" and J.D. Loudermilk's "Bad News." Also included are the bonus tracks Don Robey's "I Don't Want No Woman" and Otis Rush's "My Love Will Never Die." On 180 gram vinyl in a gatefold sleeve.

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09/13/18

Ronald Dregan - Dreganomics 180 gram vinyl

Mac Dre

(2-LP set) You know him as Al Boo Boo, Mac Drevious, Thizzelle Washington and more. Now he busts out with Ronald Dregan. Running for the top office in this election year, 12 years later, the big POTUS (pimp of the U.S.) chants "Follow me now let me lead the way believe in Dre the American way" on the Dreganomics track as he rapsodizes the virtues of 22 inch rims, cash and pimpin', campaign and game. 12 solid raps with production by Sean T, Gennessee, Sweet Geez, Lev, Swampkat, THE G.O.V., and Johan Whale. It is the complement to "The Genie of the Lamp" (THZ 1066). In a gatefold sleeve on 180 gram vinyl in polylined sleeves.

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08/29/18

Harpbreaker

Mark Hummel

Grammy nominated Blues Harp Legend Mark Hummel unleashes an all instrumental Harmonica album, and it redefines the scope and beauty of what the instrument is capable in the right hands. Joining Mark and his stellar band are Blues Guitar Legends: Anson Funderburgh, Little Charlie Baty, Chris "Kid" Andersen, Billy Flynn and Rusty Zinn. Featuring newly recorded, live, previously released and unreleased material. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Kid Andersen's famed Greaseland Studio in California as well as at Joyride Studio in Chicago. Blues harmonica and Guitar aficionados everywhere will be delighted with the standard of excellence attained on Harpbreaker.

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08/20/18

Songs For The Daily Planet...first time on vinyl!

Todd Snider

"Songs For The Daily Planet" is the debut album by singer/song writer Todd Snider that was originally released in 1994. Combining country, folk and roots rock elements with rock n roll attitude to spare, the album was critically acclaimed and put Todd on the music map as a major new talent. From the opening track "My Generation (Part 2)" where he indicts his own generation, to the chilling "You Think You Know Somebody", about a lifelong friend who turns out to be a child absuser, to the final song, the Dylanesque hidden track "Talking Seattle Grunge-Rock Blues" which pokes fun at the music industry hype around the Seattle music scene, Snider's songwriting and performing chops shine on his incredible debut. In a gatefold sleeve, the first time ever released on vinyl!

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08/10/18

The Next Generation

Groundation

Four years since their last studio release Groundation returns with an album that is truly groundbreaking in both it's musical composition and social content. Taking the sound back to it's foundation the group has been rebuilt by lead vocalist Harrison Stafford and features a dynamic set of musicians from both Jamaica and California. "The Next Generation" takes off like a rocket opening with the first ever reggae big band song "Vanity" (12 horns). Lyrically and conceptually the album stems from their previous release "A Miracle" here shifting from the Mother of Creation to the child, "The Next Generation." The album takes you on a journey from the militant "Fossil Fuels" and "Prophets & Profit" to the subtle and heartfelt "New Life" and "Father & Child" and everywhere in between. The sound quality is impeccable, engineered by the great Jim Fox and recorded all on analog equipment from the 1970s.

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08/03/18

Now Playing

Jim Wilson with Phil Jones

Jim Wilson is an American singer/songwriter/guitarist best known for his work with his own L.A. bands, Motor Sister and Mother Superior. Wilson is releasing his second solo album entitled “Now Playing”. The album is produced by producer/drummer Phil Jones, known for his work with Tom Petty (“Full Moon Fever”), Waddy Wachtel’s All Star Band and Roy Orbison. The new album features 10 new songs written by Wilson and features special guest contributions from Mike Campbell (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers/Fleetwood Mac), Marc Ford (The Black Crowes/Magpie Salute), Spooner Oldham (Bob Dylan/Neil Young) and Fred Mandel (Elton John/Queen/Alice Cooper).

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07/25/18

Like It On Top

Ana Popovic

Recorded in Nashville, Tenn., and produced by four-time Grammy winner Keb’ Mo’, the blues influenced album features guest appearances from Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robben Ford and Keb’ Mo’. A trending theme in today’s world is women overcoming obstacles and breaking through the glass ceilings to reach the top. “Like It On Top” celebrates those that take initiative, develop, inspire and motivate. But it also credits the men who are motivated and enlightened enough to support women in their quest to be their best versions of themselves. The first single, “Like It On Top,” emphasizes that behind every strong, successful woman stands the man that understands the importance of having women be leaders in society.

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06/29/18

Live In San Francisco

John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension - Jimmy Herring & The Invisible Whip

This recording of the final set at the Warfield Theatre brings to full circle the amazing advent of The Mahavishnu Orchestra In 1971, and its renaissance this night in San Francisco.” mused the boundary-shattering guitarist John McLaughlin. On his farewell tour of America, which comprised of 25 concerts, John invited one his favorite musician, guitarist Jimmy Herring and his band “The Invisible Whip” to explore the timeless music he had created four decades ago. On September 21, 2018 , Abstract Logix issues Live in San Francisco – a souvenir of a sold-out concert at the historic Warfield Theatre, a beloved venue last visited by John McLaughlin thirty six years ago. In the 4th Dimension – Ranjit Barot (drums, konokol), Gary Husband (keyboards, drums), and Etienne M’Bappé (bass) and in The Invisible Whip – Kevin Scott (Bass), Matt Slocum (Clavinet and B3), Jason Crosby (Fender Rhodes, Violin, Vocals) and Jeff Sipe (Drums) – The Meeting of the Spirits tour featured a 9-piece orchestra that further amplified the seminal music he created in the 70’s, documented in albums – “Birds of Fire”, “Inner Mountain Flame” and “Visions of Emerald Beyond”.

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06/11/18

Funky Kingston reissued on blue vinyl!

Toots & The Maytals

Reissue of the 1975 version of the stone cold reggae classic "Funky Kingston" by Toots & The Maytals. Showcasing some of the Maytals best songs including "Pressure Drop", "Time Tough", the title track and their incredible version of John Denver's "Country Roads", the album is the closest reggae ever got to soul music and is a funky, uplifting listening experience. On translucent blue vinyl.

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05/29/18

Tales Of Two Guitars

Strunz & Farah

All new material in Strunz & Farah's new studio recording, Tales of Two Guitars, the latest chapter in the continuing story of the two virtuoso guitarists who have created an original and enduring body of guitar music. Rhythmic and colorful, and recorded with 11 guest musicians, Tales is a musical storybook of a fully evolved style of playing and composing which has been highly influential among guitarists everywhere. The new recording has 13 original pieces, full of contrasts both compositionally and instrumentally, ranging from the rhythmic to the romantic to the jazz-influenced, incorporating in varying degrees their classic mix of Latin, Middle Eastern and Jazz influences.

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05/16/18

Nightlife

John Clifton

Internationally known from coast to coast, John Clifton and his band are authentic purveyors of vintage Blues, Soul, and Rock'n'Roll. In the greatest traditions of the genre, John and the boys dig deep and play passionately, and understand the importance of backing up their solid playing with an entertaining stage show. Dressed to kill and with razor sharp performances to match, The John Clifton Blues Band delivers the goods both in their recordings and highly energetic live performances. This is a band who's at their peak with no intention of letting up anytime soon.

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05/02/18

Kreisberg Meets Veras

Jonathan Kreisberg - Nelson Veras

The greatest collaborations are often built upon two unique and different personalities combining to create something beyond their individual realms. Thus is the case with the new “Kreisberg Meets Veras” project, which promises to be one of the most exciting guitar duos in the jazz and guitar worlds. Jonathan Kreisberg and Nelson Veras are both highly acclaimed artists on their instruments, and they have combined forces to create a program of original works and rarely played classics which welcome the listener to experience the start of a beautiful musical friendship.

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05/02/18

Live At Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

Ted Nash Quintet

Two-time Grammy winning composer and saxophonist Ted Nash releases his first live recording in over 25 years. Known for his larger works (Presidential Suite, Chakra, Portrait in Seven Shades) this much anticipated release provides an opportunity for Nash to share his improvisational side. His inspired solos are impassioned and interactive. On this album he finds new areas of expression that will excite and move you. Ted Nash - alto sax, clarinet, flute & piccolo, Warren Wolf - vibraphone, Gary Versace - piano, Rufus Reid - bass and Matt Wilson on drums.

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03/27/18

Late Blossom Blues documentary

Leo "Bud" Welch

Award-winning Documentary about late Blues legend Leo "Bud" Welch. Born in 1932 in rural Mississippi, Welch has been a poor man all his life, working hard in the cotton fields and the woods. Until in 2013, after decades of missed opportunities, a Gulf War veteran teams up with him to take the Blues World by storm. Called "Music Documentary of the Year" (NEO Film Festival) and "one of the best music documentaries I've ever seen" (Neil Fox/Directorsnotes.com), the film documents the most exciting times in the life of the last real bluesmen. It's a film of historic dimension for all music lovers and a moving account of a hardworking man, who, against all odds, never wavered from his dream.

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03/22/18

War Ina Babylon reissued on red vinyl!

Max Romeo & The Upsetters

"War Ina Babylon" by Max Romeo & The Upsetters was originally released in 1976 by Island Records. Produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry at his Black Ark Studio, with backing by his superb band The Upsetters, this record has Perry's trademark gritty, swampy sound while the socially and politically conscious songs and the musicians performances show all involved at the height of their powers. This is a classic of the roots era and an essential record for reggae fans. On translucent red vinyl.

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02/28/18

Old School

Kid Ramos

A lot has happened since the last record, Greasy Kid's Stuff in 2001. Since then I've fathered two small boys into young men, beaten cancer. It's been about 17 years. I figured it was about the right time to put a Blues record out. My youngest son Johnny has joined the family business. This is his singing debut on this album and he was only 17 at the time of the recording. I'm excited to still be playing guitar, happy that people still want to see and hear me, and haven't thrown any rocks at me yet. This album was made in two days at Big Jon Atkinson's home studio in Hayward, California. It was recorded live to tape on two tracks using all analogue equipment, vintage microphones, and the brilliant technique of Jon Atkinson's recording. The album includes the expert playing of Kedar Roy on bass, Marty Dodson on drums, Mike Welch on piano/organ, Danny Michel on 2nd guitar, with the legendary Kim Wilson performing vocals on one song.

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02/20/18

Fineprint

James Harman

Blues Harmonica Ace James Harman hit # 1 on the Living Blues Radio Chart with his Electro-Fi debut Bonetime in 2015, not to mention 5 Blues Music Award nominations. "Fineprint" produced by James and guitarist extraordinaire Nathan James, is his brand new collection of 13 original songs, both newly recorded and specially selected tracks from James' incredible musical archives. Special guests include: Gene Taylor (Fab t-Birds) and Jeff Turmes (Mavis Staple). James describes himself as a full service Bluesman since 1962, and he's Z.Z. Top's first call Harpman. "Fineprint" is sure to be welcomed into the company of the finest Blues recordings of 2018.

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02/13/18

Ruthless By Law reissued on vinyl!

R.B.L. Posse

The 1994 sophmore album that solidified R.B.L.'s place as San Francisco gangsta rap legends. Now on double LP for the first time. Includes classics "Bounce 2 This" and "Blue Bird." Double LP.

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02/05/18

A Lesson To Be Learned reissued on vinyl!

R.B.L. Posse

The classic SF gangsta rap album with killer lyrics and strictly street beats, now out on vinyl. This is the album that put R.B.L. Posse and San Francisco rap on the map in 1992. Includes intro by Herm and special appearance by Totally Insane.

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01/30/18

Friday Night In San Francisco (Limited Edition 180 Gram Vinyl)

Al Di Meola - John McLaughlin - Paco De Lucia

Friday Night In San Francisco is a 1981 live album by Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia. It was described by jazz author and critic Walter Kolosky as "a musical event that could be compared to the Benny Goodman Band's performance at Carnegie Hall in 1938...[it] may be considered the most influential of all live acoustic guitar albums." All the tracks except Guardian Angel were recorded live at The Warfield Theatre on December 5, 1980 in San Francisco. This debut recording on Columbia Records became a landmark recording that surpassed the two million mark in sales. The three virtuosos in the Trio toured together from 1980 through 1983. This is by far one of the hottest guitar albums ever to bless sweet vinyl. Al Dimeola, John McLaughlin, & Paco Delucia play classical guitars (the kind with the nylon strings) in a flamenco / jazz style that will blow your socks off! Mastered by Bernie Grundman and Bob Donnelly from the Original Analog Master Tapes! Numbered Limited Edition 100% Analog 180 Gram 33RPM Vinyl LP! Limited To Only 3,000 Numbered Copies!

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01/25/18

94th N Jack

AP 9

"94th N Jack" is dedicated to The Jacka of the Mob Figaz. Features C-Bo, E40, The Outlawz, Mistah Fab, Mob Figaz, Freeway, Mighty Slick. All new tracks!

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01/16/18

The Big Pescado

Berner

Berner returns with his new solo album The Big Pescado which is produced entirely by the legendary Scott Storch (Dr. Dre "Still D.R.E.", Terror Squad "Lean Back" and much more!) Big Bern is at the top of his game alongside an all star cast of guests: Snoop Dogg, The Game, Trey Songz, Ty$, Wiz Khalifa, Jeremih, Pusha T, Devin The Dude, E-40, Too Short and more!

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12/26/17

Bunny Wailer solo debut out in February 2018 on color vinyl!

Blackheart Man red - green - yellow vinyl

"Blackheart Man" is the solo debut album by Bunny Wailer originally released in 1976. This Roots Reggae classic is one of the finest albums of the era and showed that Bunny was a visionary singer/songwriter as he embarked on his solo career. The 10 songs of "Blackheart Man" are brimming with spirituality and protest, wonderful performances, and a more laid back, meditative style than his former band mates Peter Tosh and Bob Marley. Bunny is backed by a who's who of Reggae musicians of the time including Carlton "Carly" Barrett, Aston "Family Man" Barrett, Robbie Shakespeare, Peter Tosh, Earl "Chinna" Smith, Tommy McCook, Tyrone Downie and Bob Marley. In a gatefold sleeve with lyrics and on red, green and yellow swirl vinyl.

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12/06/17

Lawson Rollins

Airwaves: The Greatest Hits

"Airwaves: The Greatest Hits" - featuring all of Lawson Rollins' radio chart hits taken from his seven solo albums, including the Billboard Top 30 contemporary jazz radio charting songs "Island Time," "Moonlight Samba," "Infinita," "Flight," and "Daybreak." Two brand new bonus tracks were recorded exclusively for this album: the contemporary jazz track "World of Wonder" (featuring the Billboard #1 group 3rd Force) and the classically-inspired, world-music composition "Prado" (featuring 2-time Grammy Award winning violinist Mads Tolling). Other guests include iconic Brazilian singer Flora Purim. 11 of the 18 tracks are never-before-released radio edit versions that feature different performances and guests artists not heard on the album versions, like "In Motion (radio edit)" which features an exclusive appearance by Billboard #1 soprano saxophonist Praful, not heard on the original album version.

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11/02/17

Junior Murvin Roots Reggae classic coming in January 2018 on color vinyl!

Police & Thieves blue vinyl

Police & Thieves is a Roots Reggae classic by Junior Murvin originally released in 1977 which was recorded by Lee "Scratch" Perry (who also wrote or co-wrote many of the songs) at his legendary Black Ark Studios with The Upsetters. The title song was memorably covered by The Clash in a very different arrangement than Murvin's. Perry's imaginative and groundbreaking production surrounded Junior's falsetto vocals and the musicians in a dense, echo heavy, spaced out sound to create one of the great songs, and albums, of the roots era. Now available on opaque blue vinyl!

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10/13/17

Hard Core Harp

Various Artists

Electro-Fi Records celebrates it's 20th anniversary with the release of Hard Core Harp featuring tracks from the very best of today's Blues Harp artists: Mark Hummel, James Harman, Harmonica Shah, Paul Oscher and Billy Boy Arnold, along with Harp masters of the 20th century: Snooky Pryor, George Harmonica Smith, Sam Myers, Little Mack, Willie Big Eyes Smith and more. The 19 track collection includes 4 members of the Muddy Waters Blues Band. Special guests include Pinetop Perkins, bassist Bob Stroger and guitar legends Mel Brown, Rusty Zinn, Jack de Keyzer, and Billy Flynn. This is Blues Harmonica at it's very best.

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09/27/17

Reworked By Detroiters Limited Edition Triple LP coming soon!

Funkadelic

Funkadelic were the most influential group to emerge from Detroit in the 1970s. Their early albums have cast a long shadow over everything that came afterwards in the city. From the techno pioneered by the likes of Carl Craig and Underground Resistance, to the garage rock revival spearheaded by the White Stripes and the Dirtbombs, all have paid homage to the Parliafunkadelicment Thang. The very finest talent now active in Detroit appear on the record, being given free rein to work on the multi-track tapes, to rework in any way they see fit. We have full-on remixes, futuristic creations using the original track as an inspiration, disco-fied re-edits and skeletal dubs.

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09/12/17

Classic Blues Artwork From The 1920s 2018 Calendar

Various Artists

Our 2018 "Classic Blues Artwork from the 1920's" Calendar with free CD has broad appeal to anyone interested in Blues music or history. Within its pages is a huge treasure trove of original Blues artwork from the earliest days of recorded Blues history. In addition, each calendar contains a free CD that cleverly matches up each month's artwork with the original recording it advertises. These songs make the calendar come alive! This year's CD has a total of 24 tracks: 12 Blues classics from Blues masters Charley Patton, Tommy Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Memphis Minnie, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Blake and others . . . PLUS 12 super rare songs by legendary Blues artists including two recently discovered tracks by Jab Jones and the Memphis Jug Band! The songs are newly remastered using the American Epic sound team's amazing restoration techniques! Developed at great expense for the soundtrack of the PBS series, there is less surface noise and more dynamic range than in any previous release of these tracks. You will be excited when you feel as if you are right in the room with the performers as they play and sing their hearts out!

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09/01/17

Authentic Hilbilly Ballads And Topical Songs - Volume One (1954-1976)

Red River Dave

Notorious for his song ‘California Hippie Murders!’ - a ghoulish, harrowing, yodeling retelling of the infamous (Charles Manson masterminded) Tate-LaBianca slayings - Red River Dave was a genuine cowboy singing star turned tabloid balladeer. While ‘California Hippie Murders!’ might seem chilling and bizarre, within the body of ‘Red River Dave’ McEnery epic saga songs (collected here for the very first time), it makes perfect sense. The Moon landings, the kidnapping of heiress Patty Hearst, the Vietnam conflict, the assassination of JFK, the murder of young Emmett Till and Korean War ‘Manchurian Candidate’ brainwashing - all grist for the great Red River Dave Hillbilly song-mill. Often cut within hours or days of the event and pressed as minuscule edition private 45s: the tall, flamboyant, ’Buffalo Bill’ bearded McEnery cut a dashing figure in his gold-sprayed cowboy boots and cracking lariat - as he hawked these handcrafted cuts from the boot of his steer-horned Cadillac. Some sides presented here are so rare as to be near-mythical - you’ll hear Red River Dave wax about the death of Marilyn Monroe and the Bay of Pigs - in an eccentric and forgotten chronicle of the 20th century experience.

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08/22/17

Ooooooweeee!!! on 180 Gram Mono Vinyl

Dusty Springfield

One of Dusty's rarest and most desirable albums from this era, Ooooooweeee!!! (PMC 7005), issued in March 1965 was another fascinating potpourri of UK singles tracks, stray EP and LP cuts, and material initially exclusive to the release. Amongst the latter were several songs Springfield recorded in New York such as 'Here She Comes' and 'If Wishes Could Be Kisses,' the mono takes of which have different vocal parts to the stereo. Record stampers produced by Record Technology, Inc. Camarillo California, USA.

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08/15/17

Solo - Reflections And Meditations On Monk

Wadada Leo Smith

Wadada Leo Smith's solo trumpet on four classic Thelonious Monk compositions and on four new compositions by Wadada Leo Smith inspired by the life and music of composer/pianist Thelonious Monk, the artist that Wadada Leo Smith feels closest to in the historic continuum of creative music.

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08/03/17

After A While

Wee Willie Walker And The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra

After A While is the new collaboration between legendary soul singer, Wee Willie Walker and The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra. This recording features 8 original tracks and 5 carefully selected covers. After recording for Goldwax and Checker labels in the 60s Walker settled in Minneapolis and was rarely heard outside of Minnesota. In the last few years he has emerged with new recordings, which have garnered accolades from critics and fans alike. Although Willie's career spans six decades, After A While is his debut as a songwriter and co-producer, making this a truly collaborative effort! The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra provides the perfect foundation for Walker's deep blue soul vocals. This recording is a must have for fans of blues and soul music!

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07/24/17

Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)

Tom Rigney And Flambeau

This the new CD by American Roots band Tom Rigney and Flambeau. This new disc is an eclectic mix of Roots Music styles from Cajun two-steps, to Blues, to Roots Rock and Roll. It features several new original songs and instrumental pieces by Rigney, as well as some old classics - Louis Jordan's "Let the Good Times Roll", George Gershwin's "Summertime", and Flambeau's reinvention of the 1950's hit, "Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)". Rigney's incendiary fiddle playing is featured throughout the album, and his band lays down some grooves that are guaranteed to get you up off the couch.

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07/17/17

Live At Ronnie Scott's released 9/15/17!

John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension

On September 15, Abstract Logix issues Live At Ronnie Scott’s – a souvenir of a sold-out, two-night stand at the beloved venue by John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension, recorded in March of 2017. In the 4th Dimension – Ranjit Barot (drums, konokol), Gary Husband (keyboards, drums), and Etienne M’Bappé (bass) – McLaughlin has gathered a band with the technical dexterity and soulful musicality to do ample justice to his vast catalog. They can follow him anywhere, and together on Live @ Ronnie Scott’s McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension explore everything from early Mahavishnu Orchestra classics to compositions from their most recent studio LP, Black Light.

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07/10/17

Numbers 1 & 2 50th Anniversary Edition

Lester Bowie

This recording, taped in August of 1967, was the first release on the Nessa label. It was also the first recorded documentation of a quartet soon to be known as the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Two years later Lester Bowie, Roscoe Mitchell, Joseph Jarman and Malachi Favors ventured to Paris as a first step towards conquering the world. This 24 bit remaster, from the original half inch 4 track session tapes, restores the program as originally released for the first time on compact disc. 50th anniversary reissue of this classic free jazz session!

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06/19/17

Thizzelle Washington...first time ever on vinyl!

Mac Dre

(2-LP set) The everlasting and everbusy Mac Drizzelle (Mac Dre) composes his latest masterpiece featuring a gang of the S.F. Bay Area's best rappers, including Yukmouth, Da' Unda' Dogg, Dubee, Andre Nickatina, Mac Mall and others. Produced by Johnny Z, Da' Unda' Dogg, Psycho, Rick Rock and Mac Dre. On psychedelic rainbow colored vinyl.

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