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RSD Essential 068 - The eponymous debut album from She Wants Revenge features their Platinum single, “Tear You Apart” + “These Things” and more!
She Wants Revenge - She Wants Revenge -  [RSD Essentials Fruit Punch 2LP]
$43.25
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Indie Exclusive - SOPHIE's iconic Grammy-nominated debut album, released in 2018 before the artist tragically passed away in 2021. It was released to widespread critical acclaim and cemented SOPHIE as a pioneer.
Sophie - Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides -  [Indie Exclusive Purple LP]
$32.18
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Indie Exclusive - Experience a musical dialogue between two of the most virtuosic tenor sax players to grace the stage. As bandleaders, composers, innovators and musicians, these two jazzmen are celebrated alongside the likes of Coltrane and Charlie Parker. Jazz historian Scott Yanow stated “Sonny Stitt and Red Holloway make a perfect team on this exciting jam session record... Holloway was able to keep up with the combative Stitt and the fireworks are well worth savoring.” A Catalyst Records reissue. Pressed on red colored vinyl.
Sonny Stitt With Red Holloway - Forecast: Sonny & Red -  [Indie Exclusive Red LP]
$29.16
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Indie Exclusive - Most avid music listeners will never discover this record from a true pioneer of spiritual jazz. Charles Owens, one of the 80s’ most in-demand saxophonists, arranged this masterpiece and plays solos on flute, tenor and soprano. The band’s chemistry is instantly apparent as they float between genres, maintaining a groove the whole way through. Purchase this rare Vault reissue on heavyweight yellow vinyl.
Charles Owens' Mother Lode - I Stand Alone -  [Indie Exclusive Yellow LP]
$28.16
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Indie Exclusive - The "Family Tree" vocal group was born from a Brockington-Saunders family reunion. Dr. Elijah Saunders and Mrs. Venus Robinson organized the first gathering in Baltimore in 1975 to explore their shared heritage. At a second reunion in South Carolina in 1977, the Family Tree singers were formed. Dr. Saunders recognized their outstanding vocal talent and believed they could serve as God's messengers, sharing their message beyond just family events. With the creative direction and expertise of Julius Brockington, this LP was composed and recorded. Not much more is known about this Christian band, but they evolved from jamming at a family reunion to recording some of the finest gospel music of the 1970s. The result is a surprisingly well-produced and highly sought-after collection of songs. Though rooted in gospel, this record effortlessly blends into funk, soul, and dance. Now available on pink-colored vinyl.
The Family Tree - God Is Big Enough -  [Indie Exclusive Pink LP]
$28.16
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Indie Exclusive - 20th Anniversary Pressing! - Decapitated’s third studio album, 'The Negation', is a high-octane, raw mix of death metal and technical metal. Released in 2004, this record boasts the unique and impressive musicianship that Decapitated are renowned for, making it a must-have in every metal music aficionado's collection. The band will headline Damnation festival this November, performing The Negation in it’s entirety to celebrate this anniversary.

Decapitated - The Negation [RSD Essentials 1LPxOlive Green]
$34.19
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Indie Exclusive - FIRST TIME ON VINYL - Armed to the Teeth is Swollen Members' fifth full-length release, released on October 27, 2009. The album features guest appearances by Talib Kweli and Tech N9ne. In the United States the album debuted at #146 on the Billboard 200 with 3,400 copies sold in its first week, making it their first appearance on that chart.

Swollen Members - Armed To The Teeth [RSD Essentials 2LPxGrey]
$35.20
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Indie Exclusive - Experience the electrifying live sound from the Chambers Brothers on splatter effect vinyl now! This album, consisting of live recordings from shows at Ash Grove and the Unicorn, displays the unique blend of gospel and psychedelia the brothers became known for. Don’t miss out on this diamond release from Vault Records.
The Chambers Brothers - Now! [RSD Essentials 1LPxFlower Power Splatter ]
$29.16
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Indie Exclusive - Early Texas blues recordings from Grammy® winner and Blues Hall of Fame inductee Johnny Winter, one of Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Pressed on beautiful heavyweight blue vinyl.

Johnny Winter - About Blues [RSD Essentials 1LPxBlue]
$28.16
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RSD Essential 067 - Originally released in 1992, Brutal Truth’s ‘Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses’ was produced by the legendary Colin Richardson and is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential grindcore records of all time. Reissued with ‘Full Dynamic Audio’ this release is a must have for any fan of Grindcore.
Brutal Truth - Extreme Conditions [RSD Essential Half Orange & Half White LP]
$34.19
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Indie Exclusive - Solange's 2008 critically-lauded album was her second, but the first where she stretched out and showed the vision and creativity that fans have come to expect . This Motown-influenced album debuted #9 on the Billboard Top 200 and features production by Pharrell Williams, Mark Ronson, Thievery Corporation, Bilal and others.
$33.19
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"Indie Exclusive - Ferocious Grindcore in the grand tradition of early Earache releases like Napalm Death, Brutal Truth & Terrorizer with a modern twist. 34 tracks of bone-shattering vibrations from Singapore’s finest underground export. Wild, Feral and downright unhinged Grindcore. A compilation of EPs and rarities, this is the first time many of these tracks are available on vinyl and a must have for any fan. Wormrot are the first band from Singapore to play the world famous Glastonbury Festival (Featured live on BBC TV). Touring the world and playing major festivals to this day. Just completed European tour with Napalm Death and will return to Europe for more festival dates this summer including Hellfest."
Wormrot - Left To Rot [RSD Essential Indie Exclusive Coffee Grind Splatter]
$34.19
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ThinkIndie Exclusive - "Earth Creature" by Boobie Knight & The Universal Lady is a funk and soul masterpiece that pulsates with infectious energy and undeniable groove. Released in 1977, this album is a vibrant celebration of the Earth's natural beauty and the joy of being alive. Led by the charismatic Boobie Knight, the band delivers a dynamic blend of funky rhythms, soulful vocals, and catchy hooks that captivate listeners from start to finish. From the title track's feel-good anthem to the humorous yet funky "Monster" and "Freakenstein," each song on the album exudes a distinct charm and vitality that has earned it a cherished place in the hearts of funk and soul enthusiasts. "Earth Creature" is a timeless gem that continues to captivate audiences with its irresistible charm and infectious grooves. Tracks on the album have famously been sampled by Outkast, 50 Cent, and N.W.A., among others. This long overdue reissue from Org Music was remastered by Dave Gardner and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing.
Boobie Knight & The Universal Lady - Earth Creature [ThinkIndie Exclusive Red-Hot Red Vinyl]
$51.30
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Indie Exclusive - "A Day with Art Blakey 1961" by Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers is a quintessential example of hard bop jazz from the early 1960s. Led by Blakey's dynamic drumming, the album features a stellar lineup including Freddie Hubbard, Curtis Fuller, Wayne Shorter, Cedar Walton, and Jymie Merritt. Enjoy this classic jazz double album, now pressed on heavyweight metallic silver vinyl.
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - A Day With Art Blakey 1961 [RSD Essential Indie Exclusive Metallic Silver ]
$33.19
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Indie Exclusive - Experience Dizzy Gillespie's electrifying big band orchestra live from Chester, PA, in June 1957. Hindsight Records has meticulously transferred these performances from Wally Heider's analog reels to ensure superior audio quality. Gillespie, a pivotal figure in bebop's evolution from the mid-1940s, had firmly established himself as a jazz giant by 1957, leading his dynamic ensemble with authority. This live recording, captured less than a month before their memorable Newport Jazz Festival appearance, highlights Gillespie's band in peak form at Club Bel-Aire in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Dizzy Gillespie - Live in Chester 1957 [RSD Essential Indie Exclusive Orange & Blue 2 LP]
$33.19
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Indie Exclusive - Enjoy this reissue of "Dreaming Out of Season" by East St. Louis-based R&B and soul vocal group The Montclairs, led by Phil Perry. Originally released in 1972, the group’s debut LP captures the sweet soul sound of the early 1970s with its rich harmonies and themes of love, longing and heartache. Now available on split-color blue and white vinyl.
The Montclairs - Dreaming Out of Season [RSD Essential Indie Exclusive Half White & Half Blue]
$28.16
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RSD Essential 065 - 35th Anniversary Pressing! The revolutionary kings of death metal Morbid Angel with their seminal debut album Altars Of Madness. Features some of the most legendary Death Metal tracks of all time including Immortal Rites, Maze Of Torment and Chapel Of Ghouls.

Morbid Angel - Altars of Madness [RSD Essentials Blue & Black LP]
$34.19
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Indie Exclusive - Sister Rosetta Tharpe was the first great recording star of gospel music and among the first gospel musicians to appeal to rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll audiences. Later being referred to as "the original soul sister" and "the godmother of rock and roll”, Sister Rosetta’s influence is omnipresent. Long overdue, Tharpe was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an Early Influence in 2018. This set from 1960 has plenty of variety, lots of sincere feeling, and high levels of musicianship from the unique performer. Highlights include "He's Got the Whole World In His Hands," "Didn't It Rain," "The Gospel Train" and "Down By the Riverside." The album was remastered for vinyl by Dave Gardner and pressed at Furnace Record Pressing on Oxblood color vinyl for RSD Essentials.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Live in 1960 [RSD Essentials Indie Exclusive Oxblood LP]
$30.17
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Indie Exclusive - Include 4 bonus tracks - Formed from the remnants of Californian pop group 'The Young Swingers,' 1965 marked a pivotal moment for the members of the psychedelic folk-rock group 'Ashes.' Originating in Santa Monica, the original lineup of Alan Brackett, Jim Cherniss, Spencer Dryden, John Merrill, and Barbara Robinson began playing local clubs and released two now-obscure singles in 1965. By 1966, they adopted the name 'Ashes' and underwent personnel changes, with Cherniss departing and Dryden leaving to join Jefferson Airplane. Brackett and Merrill subsequently formed The Peanut Butter Conspiracy but reformed 'Ashes' in 1968 with new singer Pat Taylor and drummer John Voight. Recorded in 1968 and produced by Jackie Mills, the self-titled "Ashes" is a dreamy, acid folk-rock piece that was initially shelved but released by Vault Records in 1971. Now reissued on blue vinyl with extra recordings, this album is an excellent slice of mid-1960s Southern California lite-rock.
Ashes featuring Pat Taylor - Ashes [RSD Essentials Indie Exclusive Blue LP]
$28.16
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Indie Exclusive - Tripsichord’s self-titled album, originally released on the Janus label in 1970, is a quintessential piece of late 1960s and early 1970s psychedelic rock. The band, originally known as Tripsichord Music Box before shortening their name, was part of the burgeoning San Francisco music movement. The record is characterized by swirling guitar riffs, intricate melodies, rich vocal harmonies, and a mystic sound that encompassed both guitar-driven psych rock and reflective, melodic folk. Though not widely commercially successful, the album has become a sought-after collector's item, celebrated for its authentic representation of the psych era.

Tripsichord - Tripsichord [RSD Essentials Indie Exclusive Translucent Yellow LP ]
$28.16
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Indie Exclusive - The self-titled debut album "The Hear & Now" was originally released on the Pompeii label in 1970. A vibrant blend of psychedelic folk, rock, and pop, the record embodies the diverse and experimental ethos of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Led by the band simply known as "The Hear & Now," the album features lush harmonies, intricate guitar work, and a fusion of acoustic and electric instrumentation throughout. From traditional folk tunes like "Scarborough Fair" to gospel hymns such as "Just a Closer Walk With Thee," and even iconic pop covers like "Hey Jude," the album presents a rich tapestry of rearranged classics, highlighting the band's talent for innovative arrangement. Original pressings of this album are revered as rare collector's items, and now, fans can enjoy this reissue on heavyweight green-colored vinyl.
The Hear & Now - The Hear & Now 1970 [RSD Essentials Indie Exclusive Emerald Green LP]
$28.16
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"Indie Exclusive - VSQ performs some of our favorite songs from Taylor’s catalogue. Through her endless reinventions and multiple classic albums, the once-country songwriter, pop superstar and indie auteur has proven herself a creative force and massive talent in her own right. And that’s not to mention her immense skill for ear worms and catchy melodies. We’re so happy to bring you twelve string quartet renditions of our favorite Taylor tracks from her career. From Red to Reputation to Folklore and everything in between, we’ve got you covered with this comprehensive tribute to this one-of-a-kind artist."

Vitamin String Quartet - VSQ Performs Taylor Swift [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Dusty Denim LP]
$30.99
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RSD Essential 060 - Earth A.D./Wolfs Blood is the last album released by American horror punk band Misfits to feature founding member and lead vocalist, Glenn Danzig. Danzig released it on his Plan 9 label in December 1983, two months after he played his last concert with the band. It was noticeably harder and faster than their previous releases, showing more of a hardcore punk sound. Since its release it has often been referred to as simply "Earth A.D." amongst fans. Originally released as a 9 song LP, it was later issued with the three tracks of the Die, Die My Darling EP incorporated into the track listing: "Die, Die My Darling", "Mommy, Can I Go Out and Kill Tonight?" and "We Bite". Glenn Danzig has said that the tracks "Bloodfeast" and "Death Comes Ripping" were originally intended for Samhain's first release but were added to what would be the Misfits' final record in a last-ditch effort to save the band. 

$33.19
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RSD Essential 061 - 50th Anniversary Pressing - Big Star, considered to be among the founders of power pop, has been cited as an influence by many of the major alternative bands of the ’80s and ’90s, and continues to be a powerful presence in today’s musical landscape. Radio City is the second album from Big Star. Released in 1974, Radio City includes “September Gurls” and “Back of a Car” which remain some of the most famous Big Star songs. The legacy of Radio City has far exceeded the original commercial letdowns of the album, which is now considered to be a milestone in the history of rock by critics and musicians alike. Both Radio City and #1 Record made it onto Rolling Stone‘s 500 “Greatest Albums of All Time” lists, while tracks from each album (“Thirteen” and “September Gurls”) are also among the magazine’s 500 “Greatest Songs of All Time".

Big Star - Radio City [RSD Essentials Red & White Swirl]
$34.19
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RSD Essential 062 - AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON VINYL! - All the Brenton Wood classics, all in one album! Featuring hits like “The Oogum Boogum Song,” “Gimme Little Sign,” “Baby You Got It,” and many more, the quintessential compilation Brenton Wood’s 18 Best was initially released 1992 and serves as a showcase of Wood’s smooth, sure-handed delivery that cemented his place as one of the finest soul singers of his generation. This pressing marks the album’s vinyl debut.

Brenton Wood - 18 Best [RSD Essentials 1LPxBaby Blue]
$29.16
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RSD Essential 063 - “Czartificial Intelligence” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top New Artist Albums chart when it was released in November and was the #2 most-added at Hip-Hop That also makes it the #1 debut on the chart. The wins keep coming as the record also debuted on the genreless Top 200 chart, coming in the top half of all records and a top 10 debut for the week! The third full week of airplay for the LP saw 3s all around as it earned a third week on the Hip-Hop chart and another top 3 appearance! Over at NACC top 200, the record cracked into the Top 50, 40+ spots up to a new peak and one of the top 10 greatest gainers for the week! The album peaked at the NACC 200 in Week 4, just outside the Top 40! That week it also hit a peak at Earshot, topping that chart at #1! The album earned 5 weeks at #1 NACC Hip-Hop, the record so far for the 2024 NACC Hip-Hop Chart!
CZARFACE debuted with their self-titled album in 2013 though 7L, Esoteric and Inspectah Deck first worked together on the 12" single “Speaking Real Words” in 1999. The three continued to stay in touch, periodically working together and, in 2013, Esoteric approached Deck about a possible full-length project centered around a superhero character called
“CZARFACE."
What they thought would be a one-off mixtape-type project has now seen multiple albums featuring collaborations with the likes of MF Doom, Ghostface Killah, Roc Marciano, Conway the Machine, Mayhem Lauren, Method Man, Action Bronson, Vinnie Paz, Frankie Pulitzer, GZA and more. 

Czarface - Czartificial Intelligence(Instrumentals) [RSD Essentials 1LPxCzarvard Crimson]
$34.19
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Indie Exclusive - Emerging from the late 1960s underground music scene, Clark-Hutchinson's collaborative masterpiece "A=MH" broke new ground in psychedelic rock. Guitarist Mick Hutchinson and drummer Andy Clark's fusion of blues, rock, and Eastern influences created a captivating sonic journey. The Underground Impresarios label brings this limited edition LP reissue on heavyweight red and black splatter effect vinyl.

Clark-Hutchinson - A=MH2 [RSD Essentials 1LPxRed w/Black Splatter ]
$29.16
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Indie Exclusive - Lee Mendelson Film Productions (LMFP) is thrilled to announce the release - from recently rediscovered tapes - the complete Vince Guaraldi soundtrack to "It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown," the timeless 6th animated Peanuts® special, from writer and creator Charles Schulz, director Bill Melendez and producers Melendez and Lee Mendelson. Originally the special aired on September 27, 1969 on CBS-TV.

The album includes the original recordings that comprise the cues from the Special across twenty-six tracks, plus another 6 alternative tracks that have never been released or heard before.

Guaraldi lovingly created the soundtrack for the summer camp adventure where Charlie Brown and his gang face off against the girl’s camp lead by Peppermint Patty. The large jazz combo album also includes the best rendition of Guaraldi classic, "Love Will Come (Nova Bossa)" as well as the first use of additional percussion in Victor Feldman.

The recording features Guaraldi (piano), Monty Budwig (double bass), Jack Sperling (drums), Conti and Pete Candoli (trumpet), Frank Rosolino (trombone), Victor Feldman (percussion), Herb Ellis (guitar), Willian Hood and Peter Christlieb (woodwind), and John Scott Trotter as the orchestra leader. The soundtrack was produced by Sean and Jason Mendelson and restored and re-mastered by Vinson Hudson.

The album comes with liner notes that give a track-by-track analysis by Derrick Bang (author of "Vince Guaraldi at the Piano") and notes from Sean and Jason Mendelson, sons of Peanuts® producer Lee Mendelson. The album packaging also includes images from the special and images of historical documents from the found tapes.

Vince Guaraldi - It Was A Short Summer, Charlie Brown [RSD Essential 1LPxSummer Night Blue]
$32.18
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Indie Exclusive - AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON VINYL! -  It Takes A Thief is the 2010 compilation from the Electronic duo, Thievery Corporation. The album is a collection of tracks specially selected by Rob Garza and Eric Hilton for longtime fans and for music lovers who have heard of Thievery Corporation but may have never listened to the band. It Takes a Thief features 'Lebanese Blonde,' the beautiful track used on the Grammy award-winning Garden State Soundtrack, as well as 'Sound the Alarm', the funk-infused track that has become a
staple opening track for the band's live shows. Now released on vinyl for the first time – this exclusive RSD Essentials variant is available on coke bottle green vinyl.

Thievery Corporation - It Takes A Thief [RSD Essentials 2LPxCoke Bottle Green]
$35.20
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Indie Exclusive - Coalmine Records digs into their storied discography to unveil their ten-year anniversary reissue of Highway Robbery, the collaborative concept album from Detroit’s heavyweight emcee Guilty Simpson and Philly beat smith Small Professor. Weighing in at 11 tracks, the project places the listener in a seemingly post-apocalyptic Detroit where the mentality is feast or famine. Highway Robbery plays as one long narrative of Guilty’s day-to-day survival in Detroit’s concrete jungle, all set to the tone of Small Professor’s foreboding, percussion heavy production. Featuring guest appearances from Detroit’s Boldy James, A.G. (of D.I.T.C.), Elucid and Castle, the album is further highlighted with the meticulous turntablism of both Statik Selektah and DJ Revolution. This reissue also boasts the Zilla Rocca remix of “Go” which features Audible Doctor on the cuts. A decade removed from its original release, Highway Robbery remains a gratifying listen and strong addition to anyone’s hiphop record collection with its high-level lyricism, avant-garde production value and overall creativity.

$29.16
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Indie Exclusive - From 2006-2010 Shane Bunting aka Madchild was on a kamikaze run with the drug oxycontin that pushed him to the brink of oblivion. Hitting rock bottom, his addiction spiraled out of control and destroyed everything the successful emcee had worked so hard to build with is platinum selling hip-hop group Swollen Members. The fancy cars, lavish houses and rock star luxuries were all gone, as his addiction had consumed over 3 million dollars worth of assets and finances in just over four years. Clean from drugs for the first time in his adult life, Madchild removed himself from temptation by walking away from his previous social life and bunkered down in his home studio secluded from the outside world. For the next 10 months, Madchild feverishly wrote and recorded his first ever solo album, 2012's Dope Sick.

Madchild - Dope Sick [RSD Essentials 1LPxWhite]
$25.14
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Indie Exclusive - Pickin’ On Green Day is a collection of some of the biggest and best-loved songs from the legendary East Bay punks reinterpreted through the framework of classic bluegrass instrumentation and vocal stylings. Three groups from the Pickin’ On roster – The Sidekicks, Honeywagon and Cornbread Red – provide different shades of bluegrass to Green Day’s singular songwriting. Each track showcases what one always suspects listening to the great pop-punks – that underneath the distortion and attitude are classic, enduring hooks that transcend style.

Pickin' On - Pickin' On Green Day: Bluegrass & Broken Dreams [RSD Essentials 1LPxGreen]
$30.17
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Indie Exclusive - The Jazz Rewind label is back with another first edition recording by two American jazz giants, Sonny Stitt and Red Holloway. This saxophone duo regularly performed and recorded together since 1967. Sonny Stitt sadly passed away in 1982. This Cobden’s Place set from Manchester UK, 4 March 1981 is previously unreleased on any format. They perform alongside other jazz musicians including Vinny Parker (Piano), Pete Glennon (Bass) and Ron Parry (Drums). Enjoy this first edition LP on heavyweight orange colored vinyl.

Sonny Stitt & Red Holloway  - Live at Cobden's Place 1981 [RSD Essentials 1LPxOrange ]
$28.16
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Indie Exclusive - The Jazz Rewind label brings this rare concert recording to vinyl for the first time. Part of the Las Vegas Union series of live recordings from 1963. Personnel here includes Gerry Mulligan (Baritone Saxophone), Bob Brookmeyer (Trombone), Gus Johnson (drums) and Bill Crow (bass). The musical partnership of Gerry Mulligan and Bob Brookmeyer was quite special. In 1963, Mulligan was well on his way to becoming the best known baritone-saxophonist of all time while Brookmeyer was arguably the finest valve trombonist in jazz history. Both had complementary styles, witty ideas, very fluent technique and easily identifiable sounds. Enjoy this first edition LP on heavyweight blue colored vinyl.

Gerry Mulligan Quartet - Live in Las Vegas 1963 [RSD Essentials 1LPxBlue]
$28.16
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"First time on vinyl! Ipecac is celebrating their 25th Anniversary in 2024 with special indie exclusive vinyl throughout the year. We’re starting it off with one from label co-founder, Mike Patton and his 2005 project with The X-Ecutioners, which has never been on vinyl before! Mike Patton is the legendary frontman for Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk and countless others, and for this release, he teamed up with one of the most respected DJ crews in all of hip-hop. The collaboration came about after both factions performed a few improvisational live shows together. With the sweet scent of chemistry soon wafting through the air, it was decided to take it a step further - collaborate on a full-on recording. What you get are 23 tracks that approximate a head-on collision between hip-hop and the wild and whacky world of Ipecac."
General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners - General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Silver Streak LP]
$33.99

        
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