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Audiophile / high fidelity vinyl records
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American Freedom Train
1975 / Sound Bird SB4-4506 quadraphonic
NM / VG+ / $30.00
Recordings of Southern Pacific Daylight steam locomotive #4449 on its restoration journey, May-July 1975. A Mobile Fidelity quadraphonic production, recorded and produced by Bob Miller. Gatefold cover with historical photos and notes on the restoration and the journey
Joan Baez (more Joan Baez)
Diamonds & Rust / 1980 / Nautilus NR 12
NM / VG++ / $55.00
Audiophile issue of her 1975 smash. Half-speed mastered on imported vinyl. Includes insert with lyrics
The Beach Boys (more Beach Boys)
Surf's Up / 1989 / Brother/Capitol 509996 98175 19
NM / NM / $25.00
Limited edition 1989 reissue of 1971 album on 180-gram vinyl. Includes NM poster/lyric sheet. Don't Go Near The Water, Long Promised Road, Take A Load Off Your Feet, Disney Girls (1957), Student Demonstration Time, Feel Flows, Lookin' At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song), A Day In The Life Of A Tree, 'Til I Die, Surf's Up. No barcode on cover
The
Beatles (more Beatles) (more Rare & Collectible)
Abbey Road / 1980 / MFSL 1-023
VG++ / NM / $80.00
Original half-speed mastered edition, pressed in Japan on high-definition vinyl. Tiny ding on one corner of cover, otherwise beautiful
Body Heat (soundtrack) (more Soundtracks) (more Sealed albums)
John Barry / 1983 / Label X LXSE 1-002
Sealed / $100.00
Rare original, 45-rpm audiophile pressing in mint, factory-sealed condition. Includes Barry's Ladd Company logo theme
Jackson Browne (more Jackson Browne)
The Pretender / 1981 / Mobile Fidelity MFSL 1-055
VG++ / NM / $55.00
Original Master Recording, pressed in Japan. Vinyl in beautiful condition, cover excellent. The Fuse, Your Bright Baby Blues, Linda Paloma, Here Come Those Tears Again, The Only Child, Daddy's Tune. Sleep's Dark And Silent Gate, The Pretender. Includes insert with lyrics
The New Brubeck Quartet (more Brubeck)
A Cut Above (2 LPs) / 1979 / Direct-Disk Labs DD 106
VG+ / VG+, NM / $20.00
Audiophile release. "Limited Edition" sticker partially removed from cover. Dave Brubeck is joined by sons Darius, Chris and Dan. Side 1 features a Duke Ellington medley, side 2 has excerpts from Brubeck's oratorio The Light In The Wilderness. Disc 2 features Brubeck experiments in time, including Unisphere and classics Three to Get Ready, Blue Rondo a la Turk, Unsquare Dance and Time Out. Extensive historical and biographical liner notes in gatefold insert
Eric Clapton (more Clapton) (more Audiophile records)
Slowhand / 1980 / Mobile Fidelity MFSL 1-030
NM / NM / $55.00
Audiophile release, pressed in Japan. Light, nickel-sized stain on back cover, otherwise beautiful
Natalie Cole
Thankful / 197? / Mobile Fidelity MFSL 1-032
Sealed / $45.00
Original Master Recording, unopened. Factory sticker on outer bag. Outer bag is worn and partially torn
John Coltrane (more Jazz)
A Love Supreme / 1986 / MCA/Impulse MCA-5660
NM is / NM / $20.00
Digitally remastered reissue. Pressed on "KC 569 Blend Premium Vinyl." Custom inner sleeve with Coltrane's original notes
Rita Coolidge (more Rita Coolidge)
Anytime...Anywhere / 1980 / Nautilus NR 16
VG+ toc / VG+ / $18.00
Audiophile issue of 1977 album. Half-speed mastered on imported virgin vinyl. No insert. Small tear on cover
Cowboy Junkies
The Trinity Session / 1988 / RCA 8568-1-R
NM is / NM / $30.00
Factory sticker on shrink with critics' quotes
Neil Diamond
Hot August Night (2 LPs) / 1979 / Mobile Fidelity MFSL2-024
VG+ / VG, NM / $20.00
Original Master Recording, pressed in Japan. Live at the Greek Theater, Los Angeles, Aug. 24, 1972. NOTE: Side 2, track 1 (Porcupine Pie) is scratched and unplayable. Otherwise excellent
Neil Diamond
Jonathan Livingston Seagull (soundtrack) / 1982 / CBS Mastersound HS 42550
VG++ / VG+ / $30.00
High quality audiophile edition. Includes booklet, and insert describing Mastersound process
Neil Diamond
You Don't Bring Me Flowers / 1982 / Columbia HC 45625
VG++ / VG++ / $35.00
Half-Speed Mastered audiophile edition
Dokken (more Metal)
Beast From The East (2 LPs) / 1988 / Elektra 9-60823-1
NM co / NM, NM / $25.00
White Label Promo on high quality vinyl. 17 songs recorded live in Japan
Emerson, Lake & Palmer (more ELP)
Trilogy / 197? / Atlantic P-10113A
NM / NM / $25.00
Japanese release on quality vinyl. With lyric sheet in English and Japanese
Brian Eno (more Eno)
Music For Films / 1978 / Antilles AN 7070
NM is / NM / $28.00
Original release. With Phil Collins, Fred Frith, John Cale, Robert Fripp ...
Joe Farrell, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim
Three-Way Mirror / 1985 / Reference RR-24
NM / NM / $75.00
Joe Farrell's last recordings. Very rare, high quality audiophile "Pure Analogue" recording, pressed in Japan
Aretha Franklin (more Aretha) (more Sealed LPs)
Runnin' Out Of Fools / Take It Like You Give It (2 LPs) / 1969? / Columbia GP 4
Sealed / $35.00
Repackaging of two mid-60s LPs. Factory sticker on shrink. Shrink wrap partially split at opening
Fresh Aire
Interludes / 1981 / American Gramaphone AG 373
VG++ / NM / $14.00
Digital recording on Teldec vinyl
Genesis
Nursery Cryme / 1978 / Famous Charisma RJ-7302
NM / NM / $30.00
Japanese release. Inner sleeve with lyrics and credits in English and Japanese
Dave Grusin
Discovered Again / 1976 / Sheffield Lab LAB-5
VG++ / VG+ / $18.00
Direct-to-disc recording, with Lee Ritenour. A Child Is Born, Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow (theme from Baretta), Sun Song, Captain Bicardi, Three Cowboy Songs (Git Along Little Dogies, The Colorado Trail, Cripple Creek Break-Down), Adeus A Papai. Liner notes by Morgan Ames
Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker
I’ve Got The Music In Me / 1975 / Sheffield Lab LAB-2
VG++ / VG++ / $30.00
Audiophile quality, pressed in Japan
Harry James (more Harry James)
The King James Version / 1976 / Sheffield Lab LAB-3
VG+ / VG+ / $18.00
Limited Edition Direct Disc Recording. Gatefold cover with notes and credits
Harry James
Comin' From A Good Place / 1977 / Sheffield Lab LAB-6
VG+ / VG+ / $18.00
Limited Edition Direct Disc Recording. Gatefold cover with notes and credits. Small writing on cover
Harry James
Still Harry After All These Years / 1979 / Sheffield Lab LAB 11
VG+ / VG+ / $20.00
Limited Edition Direct Disc Recording, celebrating 40 years of Harry James music. Includes insert with notes, credits and technical info
Jean Michelle Jarre
Zoolook / 1984 / Disques Dreyfus 28MM 0413
VG++
co / VG++ / $30.00
Rare Japanese release with obi and insert with credits in multiple languages
Elton John (more Elton John)
Breaking Hearts / 1984 / Geffen GHS 24031
VG++ / NM / $18.00
Audiophile quality promo on Quiex II vinyl. "Quiex II Limited Edition Pressing" factory sticker and gold promo stamp on cover. Custom inner sleeve with lyrics & credits (inner sleeve partially split). Includes "Sad Songs (Say So Much)"
Kitaro (more Kitaro)
Ki / 198? / Canyon C28R0083
VG++ / VG++ / $18.00
Japanese release
Gordon Lightfoot
Sundown / 1974 / Mobile Fidelity MFSL 1-018
NM / VG++ / $30.00
Original master recording, pressed in Japan
Melissa Manchester
Melissa / 1979 / Mobile Fidelity MFSL1-028
NM / NM / $35.00
Audiophile issue of her hit album, pressed in Japan
Manhattan Transfer (more Manhattan Transfer)
The Manhattan Transfer Live / 1979 / Mobile Fidelity MFSL 1-022
VG+ / VG++ / $40.00
Original master recording, pressed in Japan. Live in Bristol, Manchester and London, April-May 1978. No inserts
Lincoln Mayorga
Lincoln Mayorga & Distinguished Colleagues Volume III / 1974 / Sheffield Lab LAB-1
VG++ / NM / $30.00
High quality audiophile issue, direct-to-disc recording
Lincoln Mayorga
Lincoln Mayorga & Distinguished Colleagues Volume III / 1974 / Sheffield Lab LAB-1
VG+ / VG+ / $18.00
Direct-to-disc recording
Lincoln Mayorga / Amanda McBroom
Growing Up In Hollywood Town / 1980 / Sheffield Lab LAB-13
NM / NM / $25.00
Joni Mitchell (more Joni Mitchell) (more Collectible titles)
Court And Spark / 1980 / Nautilus NR 11
NM / NM / $50.00
Audiophile edition, half-speed mastered on imported virgin vinyl
Olivia Newton-John
Physical / 1981 / MCA 16011
NM / VG++ / $50.00
Audiophile issue, half-speed mastered on Teldec virgin vinyl. Gatefold cover and insert with lyrics, credits and sexy Olivia pix, plus MCA insert describing the manufacturing process
Pink Floyd (more Pink Floyd) (more Rarities)
The Dark Side Of The Moon / 1980 / Mobile Fidelity MFSL 1-107
VG++ / NM / $120.00
Original Master Recording audiophile issue, pressed in Japan. 2 1/2-inch split in bottom edge of cover, otherwise beautiful. With original Mobile Fidelity inner sleeve
Pink Floyd (more Pink Floyd) (more Rarities)
Wish You Were Here / 1980 / Columbia CBS Mastersound HC 43453
NM / NM / $75.00
Half-speed mastered edition, 2nd issue
Prince and the Revolution (more Prince) (more Sealed LPs)
Purple Rain / 1984 / Warner Bros 25110
Sealed co / $35.00
Original release of a classic album, still sealed. 1/2-inch sawmark in corner of cover. Factory sticker on shrink promotes "Limited Edition Full Color Poster," presumably included
Return To Oz (soundtrack)
David Shire / 1985 / Sonic Atmospheres 113
Sealed / $60.00
With the London Symphony Orchestra. Rare, unreleased on CD
San Francisco Ltd. (more Jazz)
San Francisco Ltd. / 1976 / Crystal Clear CCS 5004
VG+ / VG++ / $20.00
45-rpm direct-to-disc recording with Terry Garthwaite, Philip G. Smith, Robert Earl Scott, Willow Wray. Cover seams partially taped
Klaus Schulze
Picture Music / 1985 / Gramavision 18-7021-1
NM / NM / $20.00
Reissue of 1974 Brain LP. Back cover states: "Pressed on high quality audiophile vinyl"
Simon & Garfunkel (more Simon & Garfunkel)
Bridge Over Troubled Water / 1982 / Columbia HC 49914
VG+ / VG++ / $35.00
Half-speed mastered edition. Bridge Over Troubled Water, El Condor Pasa, Cecilia, Keep The Customer Satisfied, So Long Frank Lloyd Wright, The Boxer, Baby Driver, The Only Living Boy In New York, Why Don't You Write Me, Bye Bye Love, Song For The Asking
Steam Railroading Under Thundering Skies
1961 / Mobile Fidelity MF8
VG++ / VG+ / $25.00
High-fidelity sounds of the Bonhomie and Hattiesburg Southern Railroad. From the liner notes: "Havoc! February 1961! The full force of angry skies strike Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The stark reality of devastating rain and high water, the crackle of lightning, and earth shaking thunder is heard over the wailing whistle of old No. 300."
Michael Stearns (more Electronica)
In Performance With Lyra Sound Constellation / 1983 / Continuum Montage CM 1006
VG++ / VG++ / $90.00
Cat
Stevens (more Cat Stevens)
Saturnight / 1974 / A&M GP228
NM is / NM / $120.00
Japanese release, limited edition, in original shrinkwrap. Includes obi strip, insert in Japanese and custom inner sleeve. Unicef benefit concert, live at Nakano Sun Plaza, Tokyo, June 22, 1974
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits Volume 2 / 1980 / Columbia HC 45679
VG++ / VG+ / $16.00
Half-speed mastered audiophile issue
Tomita
Snowflakes Are Dancing / 1982 / RCA Victor ATL1-4332
NM / NM / $40.00
German release, half-speed mastered