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I Semi Del Futuro (LP)
1974 album on the Christian PCC label with chants for catechism and baptism for voices accompnied by organ or Arp synthesizer by the very eclectic and experimental composer.
Transvitaexpress (LP)
Amazing and trippy 1974 experimental album on the Christian PCC label with superb narrative musique concrète including wacky songs and grooves by the very eclectic and experimental composer. One of the weirdest Italian albums ever made and absolutely essential.
Io Canterò Pace (LP)
1977 album on the Christian PCC label with religious songs accompanied by organs, synthesizer and drums by the very eclectic and experimental composer.
Cantiamo Con Gioia (10")
1970 album on Christian label Edizioni Paoline with a rock version of the Via Crucis.
Fiume Che Vai (LP)
Obscure and brilliant 1985 Christian album on PCC with original songs and covers beautifully arranged for singer, pop chamber big band and chorus.
Lui Ha Pagato Per Noi (LP)
1970 album on Christian label Edizioni Paoline with a rock version of the Via Crucis.
Volvo Dynamics (LP)
Obscure 1979 album of excellent fusion, jazz-funk and easy listening on Pathos, previously released in 1975 as Evolution Now by Ector Davis. Never re-issued on either LP or CD.
NHK Top 30 (2LP)
1979 double album on Victor with the label's in-house orchestra playing beautifully arranged instrumental versions of the most popular film themes. With obi.
A Luci Rosse (LP)
Rare 1981 album on New Trolls' Magma label with very diverse music (easy listening, cosmic, ragtime, etc.) mainly played on electric and electronic keybords with lots of great synthetic sounds, composed by I Signori Della Galassia's Luigi Mosello and Giuseppe Aleo with Luigi Barisone. Never re-issued on either LP or CD. With original innersleeve.
セカンド・アルバム [Second album] (LP)
1978 pop album on Toho by Takarazuka Revue star. Never re-issued on either LP or CD. With obi.
Golden Hits Album (2LP)
Definitive 2LP compilation on Teichiku by the pioneering Japanese jazz and ryūkōka singer. With obi.
Moog (LP)
Original US edition on Command/ABC of the 1969 classic and wildest Moogsploitation album, experimental and fun. Great and essential synthesizer album.
Just In Time (LP)
Original Japanese edition on MPS of the 1978 album with lush multi-tracked vocal arrangements of classic songs. With insert and obi.
Red Sky On New York
Obscure 1982 album on Gypsy Records with lovely keyboard-centered easy listening music "expressly composed by Gian Stellari and Guido Robuschi for Symbol International magazine for the friends of Rolls Royce - Ferrari - Riva. Never re-issued on either LP or CD.
Orhes Stenyt And His Hawaian Guitar With The Metropolitans (LP)
Obscure and very enjoyable 1972 album of romantic Hawaiian mood music on Bang!! Bang!! by Oreste Dottini.
Adoro La Reine De Saba
1975 re-issue on Express of the 1973 Japan-only album by Argentinian tango singer and guitarist. With insert and obi.
Shock Music In Hi-Fi (LP)
Original mono edition on ABC-Paramount of the 1958 classic horror album with inventive orchestrations with eerie effects. Spooky and great fun.
盛り場ブルース [Entertainment District Blues] (LP)
1968 album on Victor with mood guitar cover renditions of Japanese pop hits by the celebrated guitar player. Glamour cover.
Ray Anthony's Best (2LP)
1969 red vinyl 2LP compilation on Capitol's "Deluxe Double Series" with several lavishly orchestrated all-time hits. Glamour cover, with obi.
歌謡ワイド・ワイド・スペシャル [Kayō Wide Wide Special] (2LP)
1974 double album on CBS/Sony with the label's in-house orchestra playing beautifully arranged instrumental versions of Japanese pop hits. Glamour cover.
Bon Voyage! (LP)
Original Japanese edition with different cover of the 1960 album with lush instrumental orchestral versions of classic Italian and French songs. Glamour cover.
Golden Tenor Sax (LP)
1968 album on Columbia with mood jazz cover renditions of Japanese pop hits by the celebrated saxophone player backed by the label's in-house orchestra. Glamour cover, with obi.
Pop's In Rhythm (LP)
1970's album on My Pack with groovy jazz funk cover renditions of international pop/rock hits by the celebrated drummer. Glamour cover, with obi.
港町ブルース~魅惑のテナー・サックス・ムード [Port Town Blues: The Alluring Mood of the Tenor Saxophone] (LP)
1968 album on Crown's "Golden Series" with mood jazz cover renditions of Japanese pop hits by the celebrated saxophone player. Glamour cover, with obi.
Il Y A Du Soleil Sur La France (LP)
Japan-only edition with different track-list and cover on Philips "Love Sounds" series of the 1972 album Après Toi with powerful orchestral arrangements of international pop/rock hits. Glamour cover, with obi.
Latin Album (LP)
Japan-only 1973 compilation on Philips with exotic orchestral arrangements of latin music hits. Glamour cover, with obi.
18ª Raccolta (LP)
1974 album on Durium with mood jazz cover renditions of popular international tunes by the celebrated saxophone player with distinctive glamour cover.
20ª Raccolta (LP)
1975 album on Durium with mood jazz cover renditions of popular international tunes by the celebrated saxophone player with distinctive glamour cover.
23ª Raccolta (LP)
1976 album on Durium with mood jazz cover renditions of popular international tunes by the celebrated saxophone player with distinctive glamour cover.
35ª Raccolta - My One And Only Love (LP)
1982 album on Durium with mood jazz cover renditions of popular international tunes by the celebrated saxophone player with distinctive glamour cover.
Deluxe (LP)
Japan-only album on red vinyl on Odeon's "Popular Deluxe Series" with perfect lounge arrangements of international hits. Glamour cover, with obi and original innersleeve.
Vacances au XVIIIe Siecle (LP)
1977 Japanese re-issue om EMI/Odeon of the 1964 album with easy-listening orchestral versions of baroque and classical compositions. Glamour cover, with obi.
The Jewels Of The Madonna (LP)
Japan-only 1972 album on Globe of easy-listening renditions for trumpet and lush orchestrations of pop and classical hits by the celebrated Italian trumpet player. Glamour cover, with obi.
Hit Kayo Best 14 (LP)
1970 album on Teichiku by the prolific and influential Hawaiian music Japanese group. Glamour cover.
Pearly Shells From Hawaii (LP)
Japanese edition on Polydor of the 1968 album of Hawaiian-style easy-listening by Belgian studio band. Glamour cover.
恍惚のテナー・デラックス [Ecstatic Tenor Deluxe] (2LP)
1967 2LP Japanese compilation on Victor with versions of classic Japanese pop songs by tenor sax giants with their ensembles, with beautiful glamour cover.
恍惚のテナー・デラックス 第3集 [Ecstatic Tenor Deluxe Vol. 3] (2LP)
1968 2LP Japanese compilation on Victor with versions of classic Japanese pop songs by tenor sax giants with their ensembles, with beautiful glamour cover.
ジャンボヒット’71 [Jumbo Hits '71] (2LP)
1968 2LP Japanese compilation on King with orchestral, instrumental and easy-listening covers of popular Japanese pop songs with beautiful glamour cover.
全国歌謡大全集 [Complete Collection of Popular Japanese Songs] (3LP)
1970 red vinyl 3LP Japanese compilation on Toshiba with orchestral, instrumental and easy-listening covers of popular Japanese pop songs with beautiful glamour cover and poster.