Vinyl
Johnny Winter – Johnny Winter – 180G Speakers Corner Vinyl LP
£39.95Winter remains pretty cool when people attempt to identify personal afflictions in his music: When I play blues, I feel good he stated recently to a journalist. That the same goes for over 40 years ago is substantiated by both sides of this debut album.
Joy Division – Closer – Vinyl LP
£22.99Joy Division – Closer is a post-punk masterpiece that stands as one of the most haunting and influential albums of all time. Originally released in 1980, just months after Ian Curtis’ tragic passing, the album features emotionally charged tracks like Isolation, Heart and Soul, and Twenty Four Hours, showcasing the band’s dark, atmospheric sound.
Pressed on high-quality vinyl, this edition captures the raw intensity of Joy Division’s signature basslines, moody synths, and Curtis’ deeply evocative vocals with stunning clarity. A must-have for any post-punk or vinyl collector, Closer remains a defining record in alternative music history.
Kate Bush – Hounds Of Love – 180G Vinyl LP
£41.99Kate Bush – Hounds of Love is a seminal album that showcases Kate Bush’s visionary artistry and pioneering approach to alternative music. Originally released in 1985, this classic record features standout tracks such as Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) and the ethereal suite of The Ninth Wave, including highlights like Cloudbusting and Jig of Life. Pressed on high-quality 180g vinyl, this edition delivers a rich, immersive sound that reveals every intricate detail of Bush’s imaginative compositions. A must-have for any alternative music or vinyl collector, Hounds of Love remains a timeless masterpiece in UK music history.
Kate Bush – The Kick Inside (2018 Remaster) – Fish People Records 180g Vinyl LP
£39.95Experience the ethereal magic of Kate Bush – The Kick Inside with this 2018 remaster on 180g Vinyl from Fish People Records.
This iconic debut album, featuring timeless tracks like “Wuthering Heights” and “The Man with the Child in His Eyes,” is brought to new life with stunning clarity and depth.
The high-quality 180g vinyl pressing ensures an immersive listening experience, capturing the richness of Kate Bush’s groundbreaking vocals and innovative arrangements.
This remastered edition stays true to the original while enhancing the sound for modern vinyl enthusiasts. A must-have for any Kate Bush fan, this release is a beautiful addition to any record collection.
Keb’ Mo’ – Keb’ Mo’ Pure Pleasure Records Vinyl LP
£35.00Keb’ Mo’s self-titled debut is an edgy, ambitious collection of gritty country blues.
Keb’ Mo’ pushes into new directions, trying to incorporate some of the sensibilites of the slacker revolution without losing touch of the tradition that makes the blues the breathing, vital art form it is.
His attempts aren’t always successful, but his gutsy guitar playing and impassioned vocals, as well as his surprisingly accomplished songwriting, make Keb’ Mo’ a debut to cherish.
Kenny Burrell – Guitar Forms – Verve Records Acoustic Sounds Series 180g Vinyl Gatefold Sleeve
£39.95Experience the timeless artistry of Kenny Burrell with Guitar Forms, beautifully reissued on 180g Vinyl as part of the Verve Records Acoustic Sounds Series, complete with a stunning gatefold sleeve.
Originally released in 1965, this album was a 1966 Grammy nominee for Best Instrumental Jazz Performance — Large Group or Soloist with Large Group, and Best Album Cover — Photography.
Guitar Forms is a cornerstone of any jazz library, showcasing Burrell’s vision of exploring a diverse range of jazz guitar styles, from bluesy tones to intricate, melodic improvisations.
The album is masterfully executed, with Burrell’s guitar work seamlessly blending with the lush arrangements by the legendary Gil Evans. One of the standout tracks, “Moon and Sand,” features Burrell alongside the Gil Evans Orchestra, delivering an evocative and engaging performance with a subtle Latin flair.
This reissue not only preserves the original’s rich sound but enhances it, offering a must-have experience for jazz enthusiasts and audiophiles alike.
Kenny Burrell – K.B. Blues – Blue Note Records Tone Poet Series 180g Vinyl LP
£39.95Discover the soulful elegance of Kenny Burrell with K.B. Blues, now available on 180g Vinyl as part of Blue Note Records’ prestigious Tone Poet Series.
This exceptional album captures Burrell at the height of his creative powers, blending bluesy grooves with sophisticated jazz guitar lines that showcase his impeccable technique and deep musicality.
The Tone Poet Series ensures the highest fidelity, with meticulous remastering and premium 180g vinyl pressing that brings out every nuance of Burrell’s performance. Housed in a beautifully crafted sleeve, this release is not just a listening experience but a collector’s treasure.
Perfect for jazz aficionados and vinyl enthusiasts alike, K.B. Blues is an essential addition to any serious music collection.
Kenny Burrell and Jackie McLean – Inta Somethin’ – Blue Note Records Tone Poet Series 180g Vinyl LP
£39.95Kenny Dorham added stellar entries to the catalogs of Blue Note, Riverside, and New Jazz throughout the 1950s as he solidified his reputation as a leading trumpeter and composer on the jazz scene. He began 1961 in the studio for Blue Note recording his excellent album Whistle Stop and later that year cut his first date for Pacific Jazz, Inta Somethin’, a spirited live recording that captured Dorham leading a quintet with alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, pianist Walter Bishop Jr., bassist Leroy Vinnegar, and drummer Art Taylor at The Jazz Workshop in San Francisco.
The band is firing on all cylinders throughout this set of four standards bookended by the Dorham originals “Us” and “San Francisco Beat.” A buoyant version of “It Could Happen To You” is performed quartet as a Dorham showcase, while the trumpeter lays out on “Let’s Face The Music And Dance” and “Lover Man” to give the spotlight to McLean.
Kirsten Edkins – Shapes & Sound – Cohearent Sound 180g Vinyl
Original price was: £55.00.£45.00Current price is: £45.00.Shapes and Sound by jazz composer/saxophonist Kirsten Edkins
Shapes and Sound from jazz saxophonist Kirsten Edkins is the debut LP release from Cohearent Records — the new record label companion to famed mastering engineer Kevin Gray’s latest enterprise, an all-valve (vacuum tube) recording studio (Cohearent Recording) adjoining his home-based mastering facility in California.
“It’s the ‘essence of an era’ we are trying to recapture with today’s musicians, not the sound of specific spaces, engineers or recordings,” Gray told music reviewer Michael Fremer.
Lee Morgan – Taru – Blue Note Records Tone Poet Series 180g Vinyl
Original price was: £49.95.£39.95Current price is: £39.95.Lee Morgan’s 1968 album Taru—which wouldn’t be first released until 1980 as part of the LT Series—found the trumpeter at a crossroads exploring a variety of styles. The band on this outstanding date is notable for several reasons including the elevating presence of guitarist George Benson who delivers inspired solos throughout.
The session also marked Morgan’s first recorded collaboration with tenor saxophonist Bennie Maupin who would play an integral role on future Morgan albums including Caramba! and Live at the Lighthouse. Rounding out the sextet were pianist John Hicks, bassist Reggie Workman, and the ever-inspiriting drummer Billy Higgins.
Mel Torme – Torme – Verve (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180 Gram Vinyl Record
£39.95Tormé is an uptempo gem that Mel Torme swings to perfection. Nicknamed “The Velvet Fog,” Torme was a noted singer, composer, arranger, drummer and actor. This self-titled 1958 studio album was his first record for Verve.
Seeking to offer definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded, Verve’s Acoustic Sounds vinyl reissue series utilizes the skills of top mastering engineers and the unsurpassed production craft of Quality Record Pressings. All titles are mastered from the original analog tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and packaged by Stoughton Printing Co. in high-quality gatefold sleeves with tip-on jackets. The releases are supervised by Chad Kassem, CEO of Acoustic Sounds, the world’s largest source for audiophile recordings.
Miles Davis – Kind of Blue – Vinyl LP
£20.00Miles Davis – Kind of Blue is a legendary jazz masterpiece and one of the greatest albums of all time. Originally released in 1959, this iconic record features timeless classics like So What, Blue in Green, and All Blues, showcasing Davis’ revolutionary modal jazz approach. Pressed on high-quality vinyl, this edition delivers the album’s warm, rich tones with incredible clarity, allowing listeners to fully experience the brilliance of Davis and his all-star quintet, including John Coltrane and Bill Evans. A must-have for any jazz vinyl collection, Kind of Blue is an essential album that continues to inspire generations of music lovers.
