ELLINGTON, DUKE / FITZGERALD, ELLA - ELLA SINGS THE ELLINGTON (BOX 2 X 2LP) -1957-FIRST PRESS (MONO) USA-VERVE-MGV4010-4. A rare American original of the famous album. A 1957 studio album by American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, accompanied by Duke Ellington and his orchestra, dedicated to Ellington's songs. Part of the Fitzgerald Songbook series, this is the only one where the composer also appears as a performer, and the first time Fitzgerald recorded with Ellington. It is also the entry in the Songbook series that gave her the most opportunities to demonstrate her skill in singing scat. Most of the third disc is dedicated to two original compositions by Billy Strayhorn, inspired by the life, character and artistry of Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald's recording on this album earned her the Grammy Award for Best Individual Jazz Performance at the 1st Annual Grammy Awards. The album was released in two volumes: In the first volume was Fitzgerald with the Ellington Orchestra, in the second-Fitzgerald with a small group. This album marked the beginning of a fruitful creative relationship between Fitzgerald and Ellington. In the 1960s, they performed on the Cote d'Azur with the album "Ella and Duke on the Cote d'Azur" (1966), as well as in Sweden at a concert in Stockholm in 1966. and another studio album - "Ella at Duke" (1965).
All four vinyl records are in clean top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE. The box is in excellent condition with small traces of storage -EX+/NMINT Flip covers in top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE. Labels in a clean state - NMINT/ARCHIVE. The book is NMINT/ARCHIVE.
Lot sold: 13000 ₽
LENNON, JOHN-WALLS AND BRIDGES-1974-THE FIRST UK-APPLE- PCTC253 matrix PRESS A-Z5/B-Z6 . A rare British original . Walls and Bridges is the fifth solo studio album by Beatles band member John Lennon, released in 1974. "Walls And Bridges" was recorded during Lennon and Yoko Ono's long separation. Elton John took part in the recording of the song "Whatever Gets You thru the Night". He bet Lennon that this song could take the first place in the American charts (which had not previously been possible for any of Lennon's solo singles). In case that happened, Lennon was obliged to take part in an Elton John concert. He had to fulfill his promise because "Whatever Gets You thru the Night" really managed to climb to the top of the chart. The composition "Beef Jerky" is the only instrumental on Lennon's solo albums. In the song "Ya Ya", Lennon's eleven-year-old son Julian plays drums. ...more
Lot sold: 3400 ₽
Estimate: 6000—8000 ₽
STREETWALKERS-VICIOUS BUT FAIR-1977-FIRST PRESS UK-VERTIGO-9102013. A rare British original of the cult band, the main splinter of the legendary FAMILY. MStreetwalkers is an English rock band formed in late 1973 by two former FAMILY members, vocalist Roger Chapman and guitarist John "Charlie" Whitney. The band's first album, Downtown Flyers (1975) was released both in the US and in Europe, and interest in Europe was encouraging. .Their second studio album, the heavy groove album Red Card (1976) reached number 16 in the UK album charts and remains a highly respected album. By 1977, by the time of the release of their third and final studio album, Vicious But Fair (1977), their potential could have been more significant in the history of British rock, but was reduced due to changes in VERTIGO due to the growing influence of punk rock and new wave music on European culture. The band had success in the United States and Europe, especially in Germany. ...more
Lot sold: 2800 ₽
Estimate: 5500—6500 ₽
MANFRED MANN'S EARTH MAN-NIGHTINGALES AND BOMBERS-1975-THE FIRST UK PRESS-BRONZE- ILPS 9337. The A-2U/B-2U matrices, the 1RD/1RL Stamper are a very rare British original - the pinnacle of the band's creativity. Nightingales AND Bombers is the sixth studio album by British rock band Manfred Mann's Earth Band, released on August 22, 1975 on the Bronze Records label. The CD rose to #120 on the Billboard 200 of all rock albums. ...more
Lot sold: 8500 ₽
SHOCKING BLUE-AT HOME-1969 -THE FIRST PRESS GERMANY-METRONOME - MLP15353. A very rare German original that included the famous VENUS single . At Home is the second album by the rock band Shocking Blue. It was released in 1969 on the Pink Elephant label. This album was the debut for Mariska Veres. This is the first recording of the band with singer Mariska Veres. Robbie van Leeuwen acquired Veres in an attempt to emulate the shape of Jefferson's female airplane. Thanks to Veres' remarkable vocal performance and stunning appearance, the band finally had an adequate frontwoman. The band's second album was a mix of influences from pop rock to psychedelic rock. There is also early evidence of their interest in Americana, with tracks such as "California Here I Come" and "Harley Davidson". In general, he is best known for his hit single "Venus- which took first place in the American national charts. Never again has the band achieved such success in the US ...more
Lot sold: 5000 ₽
Estimate: 12000—15000 ₽
ARKADY SEVERNY - CONCERT IN TIKHORETSK (SECOND PART)-1979-FIRST PRESS 2012 GERMANY -MICHAL RECORDS. A rare limited edition original of the cult concert. Arkady Dmitrievich Severny (real name - Zvezdin; March 12, 1939, Ivanovo - April 12, 1980, Leningrad) was a Soviet musician and singer, performer of songs of modern urban folklore, author's uncensored songs, romances and stylizations. He had an original timbre of voice and an expressive artistic presentation of the song. He could vividly beat a song in any style, from romantic to jazz. ...more
Lot sold: 4000 ₽
Estimate: 8000—10000 ₽
