Crusaders

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	1 Used - LP - BTS 6001 2LP Gatefold Original. Stands As One Of The Highlights In The Jazz Crusader's Long History. Features Their Amazing 12 Minute Expolartion Of Carole King's "So Far Away." more
	1 New - LP - BTS 6001 Sealed 1971 2LP Gatefold, Original CC With Rare Review Sticker Over Shrink Featuring Capsule Reviews From Down Beat, High Fidelity, Portland Oregonian And Other Publications. Stands As One Of The Highlights In The Jazz Crusader's Long History. Features Their Amazing 12 Minute Expolartion Of Carole King's "So Far Away." High Fidelity Magazine Said: "The Music Is A Grand Accomplishment In Itself, But The Perfromances By The Group Are Absolute Mind-Benders, Creating An Incredible Array Of Sounds To Mesmerize The Listener." more
	1 Used - LP - BTS 6001 1972 2LP Gatefold Original. Stands As One Of The Highlights In The Jazz Crusader's Long History. Features Their Amazing 12 Minute Expolartion Of Carole King's "So Far Away." Some Cover Wear With Ring Wear. more
	2nd Crusade New - LP - BTS 7000 Sealed 1972 2LP Gatefold Original With Huge Custom Ribbon Over Shrink Wrap Featuring Mini-Reviews From Various Magazines. Tiny COH. more
	2nd Crusade New - LP - BTS 7000 Sealed 1972 2LP Gatefold Original. CC. First Copy We Have Seen In Six Years. more
	2nd Crusade New - LP - BTS 7000 Sealed 1972 2LP Gatefold Original With "Don't Let It Get You Down" Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. “Given The Critical And Commercial Success Of 1 And Their Rebirth As The "Crusaders," The Band Decided To Follow Up The Previous LP's Double Length With Another One! There Are 13 Tunes Here, All Extrapolating The Band's Previously Held Notions Of Soul-Jazz And Hard Bop As They Emerged Into The New Funky '70s. Textures Were A Little Different This Time Out As Keyboardist Joe Sample Expanded His Palette To Include Not Only The Fender Rhodes But Also His First (Subtle) Forays Into Synthesizer, While Wayne Henderson And Wilton Felder Keep The Crisp Horn Charts Popping Throughout. Stix Hooper Was, At The Time, The Best Soul-Jazz Drummer In The Business With The Possible Exception Of Idris Muhammad. The Newly Acquired, Three-Piece Guitar Choir Led By Larry Carlton Is Everywhere In Evidence Here, But The Real Change Is In The Place Of The Bass In This Mix. Chuck Rainey, Who Lent His Fat Warm Electric Bass Tone To The Previous Outing, Has Been Replaced By Felder's Crisper, More Rhythmic Approach To The Instrument………..The Two Longest Cuts On The Set Are By Sample And Serve As The Hinges Of The Album Coming As They Do In The Middle. "A Message From The Inner City" And "A Search For Soul" Are Both Searching Tunes That Rely On Lean, Mean Backbeats And Breaks And Both Mess About With Dynamic Tension In Unique Ways. While The Former Tune Is Nearly Pastoral In Its Tentative Creation Of The Groove, The Latter Stutters And Stars And Moves Off-Kilter Into A Fluid Whole. And While It's True That No Single Track Stands Out As Much As The Band's Read Of Carole King's "So Far Away" On 1, 2nd Crusade Is Just As Consistent And Enduring As Its Predecessor And May Be More Suited To The Dancefloor. But Make No Mistake: This Is A Jazz Record With Greasy Funk At Its Core, Not A Jazzy Funk Record.” Thom Jurek, AMG. more
	At The Lighthouse Used - LP - PJ 57 1962 Black And Silver Label Mono Original. more
	At Their Best New - LP - M5-195V1 Sealed, Tough To Find Compilation Originally Released In 1973. more
	Best Of The Crusaders New - LP - BTSY 6027/2 Sealed 1976 2LP Embossed Gatefold Compilation. more
	Best Of The Jazz Crusaders New - LP - ST 20175 Sealed Stereo Original. more
	Chain Reaction Audiophile - LP - MFSL 1-010 Factory Sealed Half-Speed Mastered Rarity Housed In A Heavy-Duty Gatefold Jacket With Super High Fidelity Sticker Over Shrink Wrap. Non-Italicized Printing At Top Of Cover Makes This A First Pressing. First Sealed Copy We Have Had In Stock In Eight Years. One Of The Very First Pressings To Leave The Factory With The MoFi Info Sheet Under The Rear Baggy. Pristine Copy. more
	Chain Reaction New - LP - 37146 Sealed 1975 Vinyl. Saw Cut, Two Small Corner Creases. Gold Embossed MCA-1648 On Front Of Second Issue Jacket. more
	Chain Reaction New - LP - BTSD 6022 Sealed 1975 Blue Thumb Label Original Hosued In A Gatefold Cover With Small Cut Corner. Later Released On MCA And As A Half-Speed Master By Mobile Fidelity. “One Of The Tastiest Concoctions Of The Mid-'70s Jazz-Fusion Era, Chain Reaction Finds The Crusaders At The Top Of Their Form. The Compositions Are Both Accessible And Memorable, And The Playing Is Uniformly Excellent. Guitarist Larry Carlton Delivers Some Of His Finest Licks And Funkified Rhythm Work. Wayne Henderson Shows There Is A Place In Fusion For The Trombone. Wilton Felder Does Double Duty, Delivering Smoking Saxophone Lines And Funky Bass Riffs. Joe Sample's Fender Rhodes Piano Provides A Solid Chordal Foundation And Great Solos. And The Stickman, Stix Hooper, Keeps The Groove Solid. The Band Employs A Variety Of Rhythms And Tempos, And Gives The Members Plenty Of Room To Strut Their Individual And Collective Stuff. In Fact, "Collective" May Be The Key Word Here, For This Is The Sound Of A Band, Not Just A Group Of Guys Thrown Together For A Recording Session. Chain Reaction Was One Of The Albums That Helped Lure Young, Rock And Soul-Oriented Listeners Over To Check Out The Jazz Side, And Should Not Be Missed By Those Interested In The More Accessible, Funky Side Of Fusion.” Jim Newsom, AMG. more
	Chain Reaction Used - LP - P-13453 1975 Japanese First Pressing With Obi. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. “One Of The Tastiest Concoctions Of The Mid-'70s Jazz-Fusion Era, Chain Reaction Finds The Crusaders At The Top Of Their Form. The Compositions Are Both Accessible And Memorable, And The Playing Is Uniformly Excellent. Guitarist Larry Carlton Delivers Some Of His Finest Licks And Funkified Rhythm Work. Wayne Henderson Shows There Is A Place In Fusion For The Trombone. Wilton Felder Does Double Duty, Delivering Smoking Saxophone Lines And Funky Bass Riffs. Joe Sample's Fender Rhodes Piano Provides A Solid Chordal Foundation And Great Solos. And The Stickman, Stix Hooper, Keeps The Groove Solid. The Band Employs A Variety Of Rhythms And Tempos, And Gives The Members Plenty Of Room To Strut Their Individual And Collective Stuff. In Fact, "Collective" May Be The Key Word Here, For This Is The Sound Of A Band, Not Just A Group Of Guys Thrown Together For A Recording Session. Chain Reaction Was One Of The Albums That Helped Lure Young, Rock And Soul-Oriented Listeners Over To Check Out The Jazz Side, And Should Not Be Missed By Those Interested In The More Accessible, Funky Side Of Fusion.” Jim Newsom, AMG. more
	Chain Reaction Used - LP - BTSD 6022 1975 Gatefold Original. Small Cover Mouth Ding. “One Of The Tastiest Concoctions Of The Mid-'70s Jazz-Fusion Era, Chain Reaction Finds The Crusaders At The Top Of Their Form. The Compositions Are Both Accessible And Memorable, And The Playing Is Uniformly Excellent. Guitarist Larry Carlton Delivers Some Of His Finest Licks And Funkified Rhythm Work. Wayne Henderson Shows There Is A Place In Fusion For The Trombone. Wilton Felder Does Double Duty, Delivering Smoking Saxophone Lines And Funky Bass Riffs. Joe Sample's Fender Rhodes Piano Provides A Solid Chordal Foundation And Great Solos. And The Stickman, Stix Hooper, Keeps The Groove Solid. The Band Employs A Variety Of Rhythms And Tempos, And Gives The Members Plenty Of Room To Strut Their Individual And Collective Stuff. In Fact, "Collective" May Be The Key Word Here, For This Is The Sound Of A Band, Not Just A Group Of Guys Thrown Together For A Recording Session. Chain Reaction Was One Of The Albums That Helped Lure Young, Rock And Soul-Oriented Listeners Over To Check Out The Jazz Side, And Should Not Be Missed By Those Interested In The More Accessible, Funky Side Of Fusion.” Jim Newsom, AMG. more
	Chain Reaction Audiophile - Used - MFSL 1-010 1979 Half-Speed Master In Gatefold Cover. Non-Italicized Printing At Top Of Cover Makes This A First Pressing. Cover Is VG, With Bottom Seam Split. LP Appears Glossy. more
	Chain Reaction Audiophile - Used - MFSL 1-010 1979 Half-Speed Master In Gatefold Cover. Non-Italicized Printing At Top Of Cover Makes This A First Pressing. Glossy Vinyl, Tiny Light Corner Rubs. more
	Chain Reaction Audiophile - Used - MFSL 1-010 1979 Half-Speed Master In Gatefold Cover, Still In Shrink With Hype Sticker. Non-Italicized Printing At Top Of Cover Makes This A First Pressing. Glossy NM Vinyl, Jacket Shows Minimal Wear Just On Mouth Edge. "One Of The Tastiest Concoctions Of The Mid-'70s Jazz-Fusion Era, Chain Reaction Finds The Crusaders At The Top Of Their Form. The Compositions Are Both Accessible And Memorable, And The Playing Is Uniformly Excellent. Guitarist Larry Carlton Delivers Some Of His Finest Licks And Funkified Rhythm Work. Wayne Henderson Shows There Is A Place In Fusion For The Trombone. Wilton Felder Does Double Duty, Delivering Smoking Saxophone Lines And Funky Bass Riffs. Joe Sample's Fender Rhodes Piano Provides A Solid Chordal Foundation And Great Solos. And The Stickman, Stix Hooper, Keeps The Groove Solid. The Band Employs A Variety Of Rhythms And Tempos, And Gives The Members Plenty Of Room To Strut Their Individual And Collective Stuff. In Fact, "Collective" May Be The Key Word Here, For This Is The Sound Of A Band, Not Just A Group Of Guys Thrown Together For A Recording Session. Chain Reaction Was One Of The Albums That Helped Lure Young, Rock And Soul-Oriented Listeners Over To Check Out The Jazz Side, And Should Not Be Missed By Those Interested In The More Accessible, Funky Side Of Fusion." AMG Review By Jim Newsom. more
	Chile Con Soul Used - LP - ST 20092 1965 Deep Groove Blue Label Stereo Original In Shrink Wrap. Appears Unplayed. One Of Their Very Best Albums! Features "Aqua Dulce," "Soul Bourgoisie," "Ontem A Note," "Tough Talk," "Tacos," "Latin Bit," "The Breeze And I" And "Dulzura." Top Recommendation. more
	Crusade To Nowhere New Import - UKR 012 Sealed (Resealable Baggy) 2003 German Original. more
	Crusaders 1 Used - LP - BTS 6001 1972 2LP Gatefold Original. Stands As One Of The Highlights In The Jazz Crusader's Long History. Features Their Amazing 12 Minute Expolartion Of Carole King's "So Far Away." Mild Edge Wear. more
	Crusaders 1 Used - LP - BTS 6001 1971 2LP Gatefold Original In Shrink Wrap. Stands As One Of The Highlights In The Jazz Crusader's Long History. Features Their Amazing 12 Minute Expolartion Of Carole King's "So Far Away." Both LPs Appear Unplayed. Shrink Wrap Is Just About Intact. more
	Festival Album Used - LP - ST 20115 1966 Gatefold Stereo Original Recorded Live At The Newport And Pacific Jazz Festivals. CC. Features "A Trance Dance," "A Summer Madness," "Young Rabbits" And "Freedom Sound." more
	Festival Album Used - LP - PJ 10115 Sealed 1966 Gatefold Stereo Original. Recorded Live At The Newport And Pacific Jazz Festivals. Features "Trance Dance," "A Summer Madness," "Young Rabbits" And "Freedom Sound." “Ken Cox's "Trance Dance" That Opens The Set Showcases All Of The Band's Strengths: Solid Hard Bop Chops And Arrangements With A Deep Accent On The Blues As It Was Emerging Into Soul-Jazz. Soloists Joe Sample, Wayne Henderson, And Wilton Felder Are All In Fine Form Here. The Deep Groove On "Summer's Madness" By The Trio Is Actually The Signature Piece Of The Jazz Crusaders' Sound At The Time. Sample's "Freedom Sound," From The Pacific Jazz Gig, Illustrates The Deep Lyricism At The Heart Of The Band's Front Line.” Thom Jurek, AMG. more
	Free As The Wind New - LP - BT 6029 Sealed 1977 Original. Rare Custom Song Hype Sticker Over Shrink. CC (Not Shown). more
	Free As The Wind Used - LP - BT 6029 1977 Original With Custom Sticker On Shrink, CC. more
	Free As The Wind New - LP - P-11520 Sealed 1977 Japanese First Pressing With Obi. more
	Free As The Wind New - LP - 37023 Sealed Second Issue. more
	Free As The Wind Used - LP - BT 6029 1977 Original. A Few Small Edge Creases more
	Free As The Wind Used - LP - BT 6029 1977 Original. A Few Small Edge Creases more
	Freedom Sound Used Import - WLV 82081 2018 stereo pressing in shrink. The Crusaders’ "Freedom Sound" showcases the group's undeniable musical chemistry and improvisational prowess. The album opens with the title track, a funky and soulful instrumental that sets the tone for the rest of the record. Overall, "Freedom Sound" is a must-listen for anyone interested in the jazz-funk genre, and a testament to The Crusaders' musical brilliance. more
	Ghetto Blaster Used - LP - MCA-5429 1984 Original. Cut corner. The Crusaders' "Ghetto Blaster" is an album that truly captures the essence of jazz-funk fusion. This album features electrifying performances by Joe Sample on keyboards, Wilton Felder on saxophone, and Stix Hooper on drums. Standout tracks include "Gotta Lotta Shakalada," which features some impressive keyboard work by Sample. Throughout the album, the Crusaders' musicianship is on full display, making "Ghetto Blaster" a must-listen for any fan of jazz, funk, or fusion. Released in 1984, "Ghetto Blaster" was the Crusaders' final album before disbanding in 1987. Despite the band's breakup, this album has stood the test of time as a classic example of jazz-funk fusion. With infectious grooves and memorable melodies, "Ghetto Blaster" is a true gem of the genre. Whether you're a longtime fan of the Crusaders or just discovering their music for the first time, this album is sure to impress. more
	Ghetto Blaster New - LP - MCA 5429 Sealed 1984 Original. Cut Corner. Custom Album Hype Sticker On Shrink Wrap. more
	Ghetto Blaster Used - LP - 5429 1984 Original. Appears Unplayed. more
	Ghetto Blaster New - LP - 5429 Sealed 1984 Original. Saw Cut, Corner Bump. more
	Give Peace A Chance Used - LP - LST 11005 1970 Original. Small Cut Corner. Includes The 11 Minute "Space Settlement." Appears Unplayed. more
	Give Peace A Chance Used - LP - LST-11005 Rare 1970 Original Still In Shrink Wrap. Cut Corner. Includes The 11 Minute "Space Settlement." Appears Unplayed. more
	Hai Ku Audiophile - LP - CRPL33-1733 Rare, 1981 Promo Only LP Pressed On Audiophile Quality Pure Virgin Vinyl. Outstanding Sound Quality. more
	Healing The Wounds New - LP - GR 9638 Sealed And Almost Impossible To Find 1991 Vinyl Title Featuring Marcus Miller And Others. Delicate (Some Might Call It Flimsy) Jacket Has A Light Crease. more
	Healing The Wounds Used - LP - GR 9638 Very Hard To Find 1991 Vinyl Title Featuring Marcus Miller And Others With Great Sax Solos From Wilton Felder. Appears Unplayed. more
	Hollywood New - LP - MW 118L Sealed 1972 Original, Saw Cut. One Of The Rarest Crusaders Records And A Must-Have For The Motown Completist. First Copy We Have Seen Since 2002. Features David T. Walker, Arthur Adams, Chuck Rainey And Reggie Johnson Along With The Regular Crew. Tracks Are "Spanish Harlem," "Try A Little Harder," "Hollywood," "Do Yourself A Favor," "Cold Duck Eddie," "Papa Hooper's Barrelhouse Groove" And "Alekesam." more
	Hollywood New - LP - MW 1181 Sealed 1972 Original. One Of The Rarest Crusaders Records And A Must-Have For The Motown Completist. First Copy We Have Seen Since 2002. Features David T. Walker, Arthur Adams, Chuck Rainey And Reggie Johnson Along With The Regular Crew. Tracks Are "Spanish Harlem," "Try A Little Harder," "Hollywood," "Do Yourself A Favor," "Cold Duck Eddie," "Papa Hooper's Barrelhouse Groove" And "Alekesam." more
	Hollywood Used - LP - MW 118L 1972 Original. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. One Of The Rarest Crusaders Records And A Must-Have For The Motown Completist. First Copy We Have Seen Since 2002. Features David T. Walker, Arthur Adams, Chuck Rainey And Reggie Johnson Along With The Regular Crew. Tracks Are "Spanish Harlem," "Try A Little Harder," "Hollywood," "Do Yourself A Favor," "Cold Duck Eddie," "Papa Hooper's Barrelhouse Groove" And "Alekesam." more
	Images New - LP - BA 6030 Sealed 1978 Original. more
	Images New - LP - BA 6030 Sealed 1978 Original With Small Saw Cut. more
	Images Used - LP - BA 6030 1978 Original. Small Corner Bump/Crease more
	Images Used - LP - BA-6030 1978 Original, Still In Shrink more
	Life In The Modern World New - LP - 42168 Sealed, Very Hard To Find 1988 Vinyl. more
	Lighthouse '68 Used - LP - ST 20131 1968 Gatefold Stereo Original Recorded Live In Hermosa Beach. Appears Unplayed. Three Initials On Back Cover, Hence Price. more
	Lighthouse '68 New - LP - ST 20131 Sealed 1968 Gatefold Stereo Original, Cut Corner. more
	Lighthouse '69 Used - LP - ST 20165 1969 Gatefold Stereo Promo Original. Promo Deboss On Cover. Tunes Are: "Inside The Outside," "Ruby's P'Gonia," "It's Your Thing," "Reflections," "Willie & Laura Mae Jones," "It's Gotta Be Real," "Get Back" And "Svenska Flicka." Jacket Is VG+, LP Appears Unplayed. more
	Lighthouse '69 Used - LP - ST 20165 1969 US Gatefold Stereo Original; Research Craft Pressing. Jacket Is Nice VG+; Front Cover Has Promo Debossed Stamping On Cover. Tunes Are: "Inside The Outside," "Ruby's P'Gonia," "It's Your Thing," "Reflections," "Willie & Laura Mae Jones," "It's Gotta Be Real," "Get Back" And "Svenska Flicka." more
	Live At The Lighthouse '66 Used - LP - ST 20098 Hard To Find 1966 Stereo Gatefold Original. Appears Unplayed. more
	Live Sides Used - LP - LT 1046 Beautiful 1980 Heavy Vinyl Reissue Of A Classic Recorded Over Two Nights At The Lighthouse. more
	Live Sides New - LP - LT 1046 Sealed 1980 Heavy Vinyl Reissue Of A Classic Recorded Over Two Nights At The Lighthouse. Clean Cut Out Hole. more
	Lookin' Ahead Used - LP - ST 43 Beautiful 1962 Deep Groove, Blue And Silver Stereo Original Housed In A Laminated Jacket. LP Appears Unplayed. more
	Lookin' Ahead Used - LP - ST 43 Beautiful Late 60's Stereo Second Label (Black With Orange Rainbow On Left Side) Housed In A Laminated Jacket. One Small Bubble Under Laminate. Vinyl Appears Glossy. more
	Middle Age Rampage Used - 10 - ID123375 Rare 1999 10" Original Still In Shrink Wrap. Vinyl Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Middle-Age Rampage New - 10 - ID123375 Sealed 1999 Australian Garage Rock 10" Original. more
	Ongaku Kai-Live In Japan Audiophile - LP - CRP 16002 Rare 1981 Audiophile Pressing Housed In An Embossed Part Foil Jacket. Vinyl Appears New, Unplayed. Nearly Pristine Sleeve Aside From Minor Corner Bump. more
	Ongaku Kai-Live In Japan Audiophile - LP - CRP 16002 Sealed, Rare 1981 Original Housed In An Embossed Gold Foil Jacket And Pressed In Japan By JVC On Super Vinyl. Pristine Copy. more
	Pass The Plate New - LP - CS 807 Sealed & Scarce 1971 Gatefold Original On The Motown Subsidiary. more
	Powerhouse Used - LP - ST 20136 Deep Groove Stereo Original, Gatefold Cover. more
	Powerhouse Used - LP - ST 20136 1969 Gatefold Stereo Original. more
	Rhapsody And Blues New - LP - 5124 Sealed 1980 Gatefold Original, COH. more
	Rhapsody And Blues Used - LP - MCA 5124 1980 Embossed Gatefold Original In Shrink Wrap. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Bill Withers Is Featured On "Soul Shadows." more
	Rhapsody In Blue New - LP - 5124 Sealed 1980 Gatefold Original. more
	Rhapsody In Blue New - LP - MCA 5124 Sealed 1980 Embossed Gatefold Original. more
	Scratch Used - LP - BTS 6010 1974 Original In Shrink Wrap With Custom Newsprint Sticker. Recorded Live At The Roxy And One Of The Crusaders' Best Recordings, An Extravaganza Of Jazz And Funk With Great Soloing From The Group On Top Of A Set Of Excellent Grooves. more
	Scratch Used - LP - BTS 6010 1974 Original. Recorded Live At The Roxy And One Of The Crusaders' Best Recordings, An Extravaganza Of Jazz And Funk With Great Soloing From The Group On Top Of A Set Of Excellent Grooves. more
	Scratch Used - LP - BTS 6010 1974 Original. Recorded Live At The Roxy And One Of The Crusaders' Best Recordings, An Extravaganza Of Jazz And Funk With Great Soloing From The Group On Top Of A Set Of Excellent Grooves. more
	Scratch - Live At The Roxy New - LP - 37072 Sealed 1974 Original. Recorded Live At The Roxy And One Of The Crusaders' Best Recordings, An Extravaganza Of Jazz And Funk With Great Soloing From The Group On Top Of A Set Of Excellent Grooves. more
	Southern Comfort New - LP - VIM 5555-6 New, Unplayed Japanese 2LP Gatefold With Obi. “The Follow-Up To 1973's Unsung Heroes Was The First Of The Group's Blue Thumb Efforts To Be Distributed By ABC Records. The Label Switch Also Coincided With The Inclusion Of Lyrical Guitarist Larry Carlton As A Full-Fledged Member. Although Much Of Southern Comfort Puts A Gloss On Ideas Made Definitive On Earlier Efforts, The Complaints Are Minimal And This Remains The Most Appealing, Multi-Faceted Incarnation Of The Band. The First Track, "Stomp And Buck Dance," Is An Offhanded And Skilled Approach To The Group's Patently Earthy Style. The Insistent "The Well's Gone Dry" Has The Edginess Of Some Of The Better Tracks On Unsung Heroes, And Has Carlton Doing Great Work On The Bridge. Not Surprisingly, It Is Carlton's Presence Here That Adjusts The Band Chemistry And Makes The Best Of Southern Comfort Even More So. The Best Track Here, The Poignant "When There's Love Around," Has Carlton's Guitar Attaining The Perfect Sense Of Longing That Meshes Well With Joe Sample's Trademark Fender Rhodes Tones. The Last Tracks Here Are Also In A Thoughtful Ballad Vein: "Lilies Of The Nile" Has Great Horn Work From Wilton Felder And Wayne Henderson, And The Last Track, "A Ballad For Joe (Louis)," Is A Heartfelt Rumination On The Death Of The Famed Boxer, Featuring Sample's Inherent Sense Of Melody. A Good Representation Of The Crusaders' Tasteful And Intelligent Playing, Southern Comfort Is More Than Recommended To Their Fans.” Jason Elias, AMG. more
	Southern Comfort Used - LP - YB-8005-6-AU New, Unplayed Japanese 2LP Promo Stickered Gatefold With Obi. “The Follow-Up To 1973's Unsung Heroes Was The First Of The Group's Blue Thumb Efforts To Be Distributed By ABC Records. The Label Switch Also Coincided With The Inclusion Of Lyrical Guitarist Larry Carlton As A Full-Fledged Member. Although Much Of Southern Comfort Puts A Gloss On Ideas Made Definitive On Earlier Efforts, The Complaints Are Minimal And This Remains The Most Appealing, Multi-Faceted Incarnation Of The Band. The First Track, "Stomp And Buck Dance," Is An Offhanded And Skilled Approach To The Group's Patently Earthy Style. The Insistent "The Well's Gone Dry" Has The Edginess Of Some Of The Better Tracks On Unsung Heroes, And Has Carlton Doing Great Work On The Bridge. Not Surprisingly, It Is Carlton's Presence Here That Adjusts The Band Chemistry And Makes The Best Of Southern Comfort Even More So. The Best Track Here, The Poignant "When There's Love Around," Has Carlton's Guitar Attaining The Perfect Sense Of Longing That Meshes Well With Joe Sample's Trademark Fender Rhodes Tones. The Last Tracks Here Are Also In A Thoughtful Ballad Vein: "Lilies Of The Nile" Has Great Horn Work From Wilton Felder And Wayne Henderson, And The Last Track, "A Ballad For Joe (Louis)," Is A Heartfelt Rumination On The Death Of The Famed Boxer, Featuring Sample's Inherent Sense Of Melody. A Good Representation Of The Crusaders' Tasteful And Intelligent Playing, Southern Comfort Is More Than Recommended To Their Fans.” Jason Elias, AMG. more
	Southern Comfort Used - LP - YB 8005 Japanese 2LP Gatefold With Obi. Corner Bump. Last Minute Of Last Song On The Last Side Has A Intermittent Tick, Hence Price. “The Follow-Up To 1973's Unsung Heroes Was The First Of The Group's Blue Thumb Efforts To Be Distributed By ABC Records. The Label Switch Also Coincided With The Inclusion Of Lyrical Guitarist Larry Carlton As A Full-Fledged Member. Although Much Of Southern Comfort Puts A Gloss On Ideas Made Definitive On Earlier Efforts, The Complaints Are Minimal And This Remains The Most Appealing, Multi-Faceted Incarnation Of The Band. The First Track, "Stomp And Buck Dance," Is An Offhanded And Skilled Approach To The Group's Patently Earthy Style. The Insistent "The Well's Gone Dry" Has The Edginess Of Some Of The Better Tracks On Unsung Heroes, And Has Carlton Doing Great Work On The Bridge. Not Surprisingly, It Is Carlton's Presence Here That Adjusts The Band Chemistry And Makes The Best Of Southern Comfort Even More So. The Best Track Here, The Poignant "When There's Love Around," Has Carlton's Guitar Attaining The Perfect Sense Of Longing That Meshes Well With Joe Sample's Trademark Fender Rhodes Tones. The Last Tracks Here Are Also In A Thoughtful Ballad Vein: "Lilies Of The Nile" Has Great Horn Work From Wilton Felder And Wayne Henderson, And The Last Track, "A Ballad For Joe (Louis)," Is A Heartfelt Rumination On The Death Of The Famed Boxer, Featuring Sample's Inherent Sense Of Melody. A Good Representation Of The Crusaders' Tasteful And Intelligent Playing, Southern Comfort Is More Than Recommended To Their Fans.” Jason Elias, AMG. more
	Southern Comfort Used - LP - BTSY 9002-2 1974 2LP Gatefold Original. Both LPs Appear Unplayed. more
	Southern Comfort Used - LP - BTSY9002 1974 2LP Gatefold Original Santa Maria Press. Cover Shows Ring & Edge Wear, VG++ Vinyl. “This Remains The Most Appealing, Multi-Faceted Incarnation Of The Band. The First Track, "Stomp And Buck Dance," Is An Offhanded And Skilled Approach To The Group's Patently Earthy Style. The Insistent "The Well's Gone Dry" Has The Edginess Of Some Of The Better Tracks On Unsung Heroes, And Has Carlton Doing Great Work On The Bridge. Not Surprisingly, It Is Carlton's Presence Here That Adjusts The Band Chemistry And Makes The Best Of Southern Comfort Even More So. The Best Track Here, The Poignant "When There's Love Around," Has Carlton's Guitar Attaining The Perfect Sense Of Longing That Meshes Well With Joe Sample's Trademark Fender Rhodes Tones. The Last Tracks Here Are Also In A Thoughtful Ballad Vein: "Lilies Of The Nile" Has Great Horn Work From Wilton Felder And Wayne Henderson, And The Last Track, "A Ballad For Joe (Louis)," Is A Heartfelt Rumination On The Life Of The Famed Boxer, Featuring Sample's Inherent Sense Of Melody. A Good Representation Of The Crusaders' Tasteful And Intelligent Playing, Southern Comfort Is More Than Recommended To Their Fans.” Jason Elias, AMG. more
	Standing Tall Used - LP - MCA-5254 1981 Original Featuring Joe Cocker, Still In Shrink With Original Yellow Lyric Insert Sheet. more
	Standing Tall Used - LP - MCA 5254 1981 Original Featuring Joe Cocker. Gold Promotion Stamp On Front Cover & Lyric Insert Sheet. Several Small Edge Creases more
	Street Life Used - LP - P-11522 1979 Japanese Pressing With Obi. Cut Corner. LP Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Street Life Used - LP - MCA 3094 1979 Original. Slight Cover Wear, Hence Price more
	Street Life Audiophile - LP - CRT 16000 Rare 1982 Half-Speed Mastered LP With Two Inserts. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Small Saw Cut. more
	Street Life New - LP - 3094 Sealed 1979 Original With COH. more
	Street Life New - LP - VIM 6195 New, Unplayed Japanese Pressing With Obi. more
	Street Life New - LP - MCA 3094 Sealed 1979 Original. Cut Out Hole. Mastered By Bernie Grundman. “Although The Crusaders Could Not Have Known It At The Time, Their Recording Of "Street Life" (Which Features A Memorable Vocal By Randy Crawford) Was A Last Hurrah For The 20-Year Old Group. Their Recordings Of The Next Few Years Would Decline In Interest Until The Band Gradually Faded Away In The '80s. However This Particular Set Is Well Worth Picking Up For The 11-Minute Title Cut And There Is Good Playing By The Three Original Members (Wilton Felder On Tenor, Soprano And Electric Bass, Keyboardist Joe Sample And Drummer Stix Hooper) Along With Guitarist Barry Finnerty; Horn And String Sections, Plus Additional Guitarists Are Utilized On Sample's Commercial But Listenable Arrangements.” Scott Yanow, AMG. more
	Street Life Audiophile - LP - CRT 16000 Factory Sealed, Rare 1982 Half-Speed Mastered LP With Two Inserts. Gold Teldec Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. more
	Stretchin' Out Used - LP - ST 83 Beautiful 1964 Blue & Silver Label Stereo Original. more
	Talk That Talk New - LP - PJ 10106 Sealed 1966 Mono Original, Gatefold Jacket Has Very Light Top Edge Wear Where Shrink Has Partially Torn. Tunes Are "Up Tight (Everything's Alright)," "Walkin' My Cat Named Dog," "Mohair Sam," "Walk On By," "1,2,3" And "I Can't Believe You Love Me." more
	The 2nd Crusade Used - LP - BTS 7000 1972 2LP Gatefold Original. Tiny Corner Ding & Touch Of Ring Wear. more
	The Best Of The Crusaders Used - LP - MCA2-6006 1980 2LP Reissue Still In Shrink. The Meat Of The Crusaders Hits During Their Lean Years. Great Starter LP! more
	The Good And Bad Times Used - LP - MCA-5781 1986 CRC club pressing. NM- vinyl, VG++ cover. "The Good And Bad Times" showcases the Crusaders prowess in creating soulful jazz music for the ages. With tracks that blend funky grooves, bluesy melodies, and tight harmonies, the group proves once again why they've been a mainstay in the jazz world for over four decades. more
	Those Southern Knights Used - LP - BTSD 6024 1976 Gatefold Original. Small Cover Wear/Blemish On Inside Of Gatefold more
	Those Southern Knights New - LP - BTSD 6024 Sealed 1976 Original In Gatefold Jacket. Cut Corner (Not Shown). more
	Those Southern Knights Used - LP - BTSD 6024 1976 Gatefold Original In Shrink Wrap. Hard To Find Without A Saw Cut Or COH. LP Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Features Larry Carlton. more
	Those Southern Nights New - LP - BTSD 6024 Sealed 1976 Gatefold Original. more
	Tough Talk New - LP - BNLA-170-G2 Sealed 1973 2LP Gatefold Blue Label First Pressing Of This Compilation. Cut Corner. Features Hubert Laws, Joe Pass, Clare Fischer And Others. Tracks Are "That's It," "Close Shave," M.J.S. Funk," "Purple Onion," "Some Samba," "Free Sample," "Longjohn," "No Name Samba," "Stix March," "Lazy Canary," "The Freedom Sound," "The Lonely Horn," "Tough Talk," "Aqua Dulce," "Turkish Black" And "I'll Remember Tomorrow." more
	Tough Talk Used - LP - BNLA-170-G2 Beautiful 1973 2LP Gatefold Original. more
	Tough Talk New - LP - PJ 68 Sealed 1963 Stereo Original. “With Bassist Bobby Haynes Joining The Four Jazz Crusaders (Trombonist Wayne Henderson, Tenor Saxophonist Wilton Felder, Pianist Joe Sample And Drummer Stix Hooper), This Hard-To-Find LP Features The Group Performing Eight Originals By Group Members (None Of Which Caught On) Plus A Soulful Version Of "Brahms Lullaby." In The 1960s The Jazz Crusaders Managed To Be Both Accessible And Creative, Funky And Swinging, Traditional (With The Influence Of R&B And Gospel) Yet Modern; No Wonder The Group Was So Popular In The Jazz World.’ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide. more
	Tough Talk Used - LP - PJ 68 1963 Mono Original. Very Light Cover Wear “With Bassist Bobby Haynes Joining The Four Jazz Crusaders (Trombonist Wayne Henderson, Tenor Saxophonist Wilton Felder, Pianist Joe Sample And Drummer Stix Hooper), This Hard-To-Find LP Features The Group Performing Eight Originals By Group Members (None Of Which Caught On) Plus A Soulful Version Of "Brahms Lullaby." In The 1960s The Jazz Crusaders Managed To Be Both Accessible And Creative, Funky And Swinging, Traditional (With The Influence Of R&B And Gospel) Yet Modern; No Wonder The Group Was So Popular In The Jazz World.’ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide. more
	Tough Talk Used - LP - PJ 68 1963 Black Label Pressing. Light Cover Wear. Small Corner Bump. “With Bassist Bobby Haynes Joining The Four Jazz Crusaders (Trombonist Wayne Henderson, Tenor Saxophonist Wilton Felder, Pianist Joe Sample And Drummer Stix Hooper), This Hard-To-Find LP Features The Group Performing Eight Originals By Group Members (None Of Which Caught On) Plus A Soulful Version Of "Brahms Lullaby." In The 1960s The Jazz Crusaders Managed To Be Both Accessible And Creative, Funky And Swinging, Traditional (With The Influence Of R&B And Gospel) Yet Modern; No Wonder The Group Was So Popular In The Jazz World.’ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide. more
	Uh Huh New - LP - ST 20124 Factory Sealed 1969 Stereo Gatefold Original. Crisp Corners. “One Of The Best Of The Jazz Crusaders LPs, This Outing Features Fairly Lengthy Investigations Of Six Group Originals Including "Uh Huh" And "Watts Happening." Tenor Saxophonist Wilton Felder, Trombonist Wayne Henderson, Pianist Joe Sample, Drummer Stix Hooper, And Guest Bassist Buster Williams All Sound As If They Are Pushing Each Other. Their Brand Of Soulful Hard Bop (Utilizing Their Distinctive Tenor-Trombone Frontline) Is Heard Throughout At Its Prime.” Scott Yanow, All Music Guide. more
	Uh Huh Used - LP - PJ 10124 Beautiful 1967 Mono Gatefold Original, Promo Stamp On Inside Of Gatefold. more
	Unsung Heroes Used - LP - BTS 6007 1973 Original With Custom Card Inner Sleeve. Shrink Wrap Still Intact. Very Tiny Hole Punch Bottom Right Corner. more
	Unsung Heroes Used - LP - BTS 6007 1973 Original With Custom Card Inner Sleeve. more
	Vocal Album Used - LP - 42057 1984 Compilation Featuring Joe Cocker, Randy Crawford, Tina Turner, Bill Withers And Others. more
	Young Rabbits New - LP - BN-LA530-HZ Sealed 1975 2LP Gatefold, Small Cut Corner (Smaller Than Shown In Scan). A Great, All Analogue Introduction To Their Very Best Work From The Pacific Jazz Label Of 1962-1968. more
	Young Rabbits Used - LP - BN-LA530-HZ 1975 2LP Gatefold. A Great All Analogue Introduction To Their Very Best Work From The Pacific Jazz Label Of 1962-1968. Both LPs Appear Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Young Rabbits Used - LP - BN-LA530-HZ 1975 2LP US compilation on the "Blue Note Reissue Series" label. Housed in a beautiful condition, textured gatefold jacket. A great all analogue introduction to their very best work from the Pacific Jazz label of 1962-1968. more

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