Naoya Matsuoka - September Wind
WARNER PIONEER M-6006 Japan 1982
GB£10.10
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
A representative of the Latin fusion scene in Japan.
This is the best album released before Wishing stopped activities.
Chick Corea - Return To Forever
POLYDOR MPF 1136 Japan 1978
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Obi
A hit that opened the door to fusion music.
A highly transparent work that exudes a pastoral comfort throughout.
Chick Corea - Return To Forever
POLYDOR MP 2273 Japan 1972
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Hard Stain on Cover, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A hit that opened the door to fusion music.
A highly transparent work that exudes a pastoral comfort throughout.
Bossanova, Kayōkyoku, Latin Jazz, City Pop
EXPRESS ETP-72303 Japan 1978
GB£6.37
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
This is the first album under the name Yumi Matsutoya after she changed her name from Yumi Arai.
Released in 1978. A relaxed, grown-up sound.
Fusion, Classic Rock, Latin Jazz
CBS SONY 40AP 787~8 Japan 1977
GB£6.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hairline on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A mix of passionate performances and highly polished studio recordings.
Enjoy Santana's magnificently wild guitar playing to your heart's content.
CBS SONY 25AP 2020 Japan 1981
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Scratch/damage on Cover
CBS's later masterpiece albums
After producing a jazz album with Herbie Hancock, this pop and rock masterpiece sees the band return to their roots and take on their signature Latin style.
Astrud Gilberto - Best Of Astrud Gilberto
VERVE MV-2001, SE 6712 Japan 1971
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Scratch/damage on Cover
Bossa Nova songstress.
An excellent work from his time with Verve.
CBS SONY 25AP 990 Japan 1978
GB£7.39
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece that will go down in fusion album history, combining elements of various genres.
This work was released in 1978. It is filled with songs that were born from the exquisite blend of Jazz/Fusion-based sounds, Progressive Rock, and elements of Latin and other world music.
CBS SONY 25AP 1152 Japan 1978
GB£6.31
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
The sixth album, "New York 52nd Street," topped the US charts for eight consecutive weeks.
Includes Billie's signature ballad "Honesty," as well as hits "Big Shot" and "My Life."
Billy Joel - 52nd Street (- Master Sound)
Pop Rock, Ballad, Latin Jazz, AOR
CBS SONY 30AP 1955 Japan 1982
GB£14.42
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Tear on Obi, Mark on Media
The sixth album, "New York 52nd Street," topped the US charts for eight consecutive weeks.
Includes Billie's signature ballad "Honesty," as well as hits "Big Shot" and "My Life."
Santana - Welcome (- Embossed Sleeve)
Jazz-Rock, Latin Jazz, Classic Rock
CBS SONY SOPN 55, SOPN-55 Japan 1973
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Released in 1973. The more you listen to this album the deeper it gets.
A masterpiece with a Latin atmosphere that seeps straight into your heart.
A&M LAX 3095 Japan 1976
GB£20.91
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
Pop Rock, Ballad, Latin Jazz, Classic Rock
COLUMBIA FC 35609, 35609 US 1978
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
The sixth album, "New York 52nd Street," topped the US charts for eight consecutive weeks.
Includes Billie's signature ballad "Honesty," as well as hits "Big Shot" and "My Life."
Billy Joel - 52nd Street, New York
CBS SONY 25AP 1152 Japan 1978
GB£6.37
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
The sixth album, "New York 52nd Street," topped the US charts for eight consecutive weeks.
Includes Billie's signature ballad "Honesty," as well as hits "Big Shot" and "My Life."
Herb Alpert - Greatest Hits (- Embossed Sleeve)
A&M AMP-28065 Japan 1982
GB£4.52
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
Obi, LINER, Hairline on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A best-of album of solo works from around the 80s.
A pop sound with Latin American sounds and rhythms.
Astrud Gilberto - Best Of Astrud Gilberto
VERVE SMV-2001 Japan 1967
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi, Mark on Media
Bossa Nova songstress.
An excellent work from his time with Verve.
Lee Ritenour - Lee Ritenour In Rio
JVC VIJ-6312 Japan 1979
GB£7.39
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Refreshing Brazilian fusion.
Published in Brisa Brasileira.
Ricardo Marrero & The Group - A Taste
Afro-Cuban, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Salsa, Funk, Latin Jazz
P-VINE PLP-7478 Japan 2024
GB£26.42
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi
This extremely rare record, coveted by all rare groove collectors and the original of which has always been traded at the top of the charts, is being reissued!
Loved by listeners of rare groove, free soul, Latin, bossa, and even funk and soul, this magnificent sound is a timeless masterpiece that will never fade!
Billy Joel - 52nd Street New York
CBS SONY 25AP 1152 Japan 1978
GB£5.77
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Tear on Obi, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
The sixth album, "New York 52nd Street," topped the US charts for eight consecutive weeks.
Includes Billie's signature ballad "Honesty," as well as hits "Big Shot" and "My Life."
Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto - Getz / Gilberto
Cool Jazz, Bossanova, Latin Jazz
VERVE 23MJ 3162 Japan 1982
GB£29.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
The masterpiece of bossa nova, the eternal "Silent Passion."
A miraculous fusion of jazz and Brazilian music.
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Double Deluxe
A&M AMW-9/10 Japan 1970
GB£7.93
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hairline on Media, Heavy Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
The elegant sound of bossa nova conveys the passion of Brazil
This work by the group led by Sergio Mendes is based on bossa nova, but its appeal lies in its sophisticated pop sound.
EAST WIND EW-10004 Japan 1977
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Four West Coast masters.
The band is composed of top West Coast musicians Bud Shank, Laurindo Almeida, Ray Brown, and Jeff Hamilton.
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Golden Prize
A&M GP-202, GP 202, GP202 Japan 1971
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
Los Admiradores - Fascinating Bongo-drums
COMMAND SH 75 Japan 1964
GB£7.39
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Bad (VG-)
Obi Cut Off, Crease/Crinkle on Cover, Hard Stain on Cover
GRP 25RS-4 Japan 1978
GB£4.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
A prime example of Latin fusion.
Dave Valentin's first leader album.
