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Randy Crawford Columbia Singles

The personal highlight of my collection: The first two singles by Randy Crawford from 1972 and 1973 for the Columbia label.

 

For reasons unknown to me, these regular releases, "Knock On Wood" and "Don't Get Caught (In Love's Triangle)", have been produced in much smaller quantities than the corresponding promo singles. While these contain the respective title song in stereo and mono, the songs "If You Say The Word" and "Magic Wand Of Love" can only be found on the B-Side on the regular singles.

 

After these two releases, Randy Crawford left Columbia.

 

It took me more than 20 years to find them.

Amii Stewart - In Concert For IBM In Malta

Amii Stewart

In Concert For IBM In Malta

Released:

2000

/ Medium:

CD

Mega rare CD, nearly impossible to find.

Artist:

Connie Han - The Richard Rodgers Songbook

Connie Han

The Richard Rodgers Songbook

Released:

2016

/ Medium:

CD

Connie Han's first album is very hard to find as a CD version.

Artist:

Diana Krall - From This Moment On

Diana Krall

From This Moment On

Released:

2006

/ Medium:

CD

Available at Target and Best Buy, each with different bonus song, now very hard to find.

Artist:

Jane Monheit - Surrender

Jane Monheit

Surrender

Released:

2007

/ Medium:

CD

Available at Target, Barnes & Noble and Borders, each with different bonus song, now very hard to find.

Artist:

Kandace Springs - EP

Kandace Springs

EP

Released:

2014

/ Medium:

CD

The CD was only available in very limited quantities.

Artist:

Marcus Johnson - For The Love Of - Holiday

Marcus Johnson

For The Love Of - Holiday

Released:

2010

/ Medium:

CD

Only available as a gift for a limited time in certain shops when buying a box of coke.

Artist:

Mica Paris - BBC Transcription Service - Live At Dominion Theatre

Mica Paris

BBC Transcription Service - Live At Dominion Theatre

Released:

1989

/ Medium:

LP

Very rare LP with the otherwise unavailable song "Sweetness Of My Weakness".

Artist:

Sade - Lovers Live

Sade

Lovers Live

Released:

2002

/ Medium:

2CD

Available at Borders, Best Buy, Circuit City and Wherehouse, each with different bonus songs, now very hard to find.

Artist:

Soundtrack - Blue Giant (Limited Campaign Cassette)

Soundtrack

Blue Giant (Limited Campaign Cassette)

Released:

2023

/ Medium:

Cassette

Only 50 of these cassettes could be won in an advertising campaign in Japan. The song with Hiromi Uehara on piano is exclusively available on this cassette only.

Artist:

Swing Out Sister - Les Étrangers

Swing Out Sister

Les Étrangers

Released:

2009

/ Medium:

CD

Swing Out Sister sold this limited edition CD on their website during a short period of time.

Artist:

Tokyo Y's Club - Tokyo Y's Club

Tokyo Y's Club

Tokyo Y's Club

Released:

1999

/ Medium:

CD

Very rare japanese CD with Charito on one song.

Artist:

Whitney Houston & Stevie Wonder - We Didn't Know

Whitney Houston & Stevie Wonder

We Didn't Know

Released:

1992

/ Medium:

Maxi-CD

The Extended Version of "We Didn't Know" is only available on this rare Promo-CD.

Artist:

Atlantic Starr - BBC Transcription Services - Live At Hammersmith Odeon

Atlantic Starr

BBC Transcription Services - Live At Hammersmith Odeon

Released:

1986

/ Medium:

LP

Very rare and the only live recording with Barbara Weathers.

Artist:

Crusaders - BBC Transcription Services - In Concert

Crusaders

BBC Transcription Services - In Concert

Released:

1981

/ Medium:

LP

Exremely rare and the only recording that contains the almost 30 Minutes long Live-version of "Street Life" with Randy Crawford!

Artist:

Iguazu - Iguazu

Iguazu

Iguazu

Released:

1984

/ Medium:

LP

Mike Lindup appears on six of the ten songs on this rare LP.

Artist:

Jim Brickman - Full Circle

Jim Brickman

Full Circle

Released:

1997

/ Medium:

Maxi-CD

Very rare Maxi-CD.

Artist:

Kandace Springs - Live At The Supersense Living Room

Kandace Springs

Live At The Supersense Living Room

Released:

2016

/ Medium:

Acetate

Only available on acetate disc, limited to 77 copies.

Artist:

Mark Thomsen - New Beginning

Mark Thomsen

New Beginning

Released:

1982

/ Medium:

LP

The first LP with compositions from Jim Brickman.

Artist:

National Scene - Florida / America

National Scene

Florida / America

Released:

1982

/ Medium:

7"-Single

Impossible to find, lead vocals by Nicole McCloud.

Artist:

Sampler - The Tip Sheet #399

Sampler

The Tip Sheet #399

Released:

2001

/ Medium:

CD

The song "Amazed" by Mica Paris can be found exclusively on this very rare CD.

Artist:

Stephanie Mills - Budweiser Concert Hour

Stephanie Mills

Budweiser Concert Hour

Released:

1986

/ Medium:

LP

Very rare LP with the otherwise unavailable songs "Love Brought Me Back" and "If You Love Somebody (Set Them Free)".
This is the number 86-16 for broadcast the week August 25, 1986, I also have a Double-LP (88-13) "Night Scene" with the same show for broadcast the week June 13, 1988.

Artist:

Terry Burrus - Jazz Commissioners

Terry Burrus

Jazz Commissioners

Released:

2003

/ Medium:

CD

It took me years to find this rare CD. Phyllis Hyman sings on "My Heart Goes Out To You".

Artist:

Tony Comer - Tony Comer And Crosswinds

Tony Comer

Tony Comer And Crosswinds

Released:

1980

/ Medium:

CD

Even the LP is rare but the CD is nearly impossible to find.

Artist:

Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go

Whitney Houston

Where Do Broken Hearts Go

Released:

1989

/ Medium:

Maxi-CD

This is the much sought after CD with a unique Live-Version of "Didn't We Almost Have It All" - extremely rare.

Artist:

Barbara Weathers - Satisfaction Guaranteed

Barbara Weathers

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Released:

2011

/ Medium:

CD

The CD was only available in very limited quantities.

Artist:

David Benoit - Live At The Cubby Bear Chicago

David Benoit

Live At The Cubby Bear Chicago

Released:

1991

/ Medium:

2CD

Rare Promo-2CD, not released officially.

Artist:

Incognito - Maracuja Uja

Incognito

Maracuja Uja

Released:

2013

/ Medium:

CD

Only 1000 copies of the LP exist, the remastered CD was intended for an official release but it didn't happen.

Artist:

Joshua Kadison - Saturday Night In Storyville

Joshua Kadison

Saturday Night In Storyville

Released:

1998

/ Medium:

CD

The CD was available on Joshua Kadison's website for a short period of time.

Artist:

Karin Jones - Under The Influence Of Love

Karin Jones

Under The Influence Of Love

Released:

1982

/ Medium:

LP

The first pressing on LP is a gem and one of the most sought after records, even the re-releases on LP and CD are now very rare and expensive.

Artist:

Mark Thomsen - The Door Is Open

Mark Thomsen

The Door Is Open

Released:

1985

/ Medium:

LP

The second LP with compositions from Jim Brickman. Both LPs are very hard to find.

Artist:

Phyllis Hyman - Sing A Song

Phyllis Hyman

Sing A Song

Released:

1978

/ Medium:

CD

Very hard to find and expensive CD.

Artist:

Ox - Gotta Be Willing To Lose / Black Eyed Lady

Ox

Gotta Be Willing To Lose / Black Eyed Lady

Released:

1975

/ Medium:

7"-Single

The first recording from Seawind, still under their name Ox - very rare!

Artist:

Sunday - Advance CD

Sunday

Advance CD

Released:

2000

/ Medium:

CD

Whitney Houston is listed as Producer and Manager of the group Sunday and she sings background vocals on "All Of A Sudden". The CD was never released officially.

Artist:

The Hicks Sisters - The Answer Is Christ / He's All You Need

The Hicks Sisters

The Answer Is Christ / He's All You Need

Released:

1984

/ Medium:

7"-Single

Very rare and hard to find single with D'Atra Hicks.

Artist:

Tracks - Tracks Tracks Tracks

Tracks

Tracks Tracks Tracks

Released:

1978

/ Medium:

LP

Only 100 copies of the LP exists, the CD with two bonus songs is also extremely rare. Tracks later became Shakatak.

Artist:

Yog & The Sex Band - People

Yog & The Sex Band

People

Released:

1988

/ Medium:

7"-Single

Only 300 copies exist with the unreleased George Michael-song "People", recorded live at the St. Paul Civic Center on Sept. 13, 1988.

Artist:

Buck Clarke - Hot Stuff!

Buck Clarke

Hot Stuff!

Released:

1988

/ Medium:

LP

Rare private pressing, with Russ Freeman on Guitar.

Artist:

Diana Krall - I'll Make It Up As I Go

Diana Krall

I'll Make It Up As I Go

Released:

2001

/ Medium:

Maxi-CD

These rare "Oscar Score" CDs were sent to members of the academy for voting purposes - never released officialy.

Artist:

Incognito - Naschmarkt

Incognito

Naschmarkt

Released:

2013

/ Medium:

CD

Same as "Maracuja Uja", even with four unreleased tracks. Peter Legat (Count Basic) was a member of Incognito.

Artist:

Joshua Kadison - Troubadour In A TimeQuake

Joshua Kadison

Troubadour In A TimeQuake

Released:

1999

/ Medium:

CD

The CD was available on Joshua Kadison's website for a short period of time.

Artist:

Leata Galloway - Tenderly

Leata Galloway

Tenderly

Released:

2011

/ Medium:

CD

The CD was only available in very limited quantities.

Artist:

Matt Bianco - BBC Transcription Service - On Stage

Matt Bianco

BBC Transcription Service - On Stage

Released:

1986

/ Medium:

LP

Very rare Live-Recording with Matt Bianco and singer Jenni Evans.

Artist:

Sade - BBC Transcription Services - Live At Hammersmith Odeon

Sade

BBC Transcription Services - Live At Hammersmith Odeon

Released:

1985

/ Medium:

LP

Very rare and very much in demand LP.

Artist:

Soundtrack - That Night

Soundtrack

That Night

Released:

1992

/ Medium:

CD

Much in demand and rare Soundtrack from Australia. Contains the track "Ruler Of My Heart" by Lisa Fischer.

Artist:

Swing Out Sister - Remixes And Others

Swing Out Sister

Remixes And Others

Released:

1991

/ Medium:

CD

Only available as part of the rare 4CD-box-set "The Splendid Collection".

Artist:

The Rodger Fox Big Band feat. Randy Crawford - Live In Concert

The Rodger Fox Big Band feat. Randy Crawford

Live In Concert

Released:

2002

/ Medium:

CD

Only available from Rodger Fox from New Zealand, now impossible to find.

Artist:

Wet Wet Wet - BBC Transcription Service - In Concert

Wet Wet Wet

BBC Transcription Service - In Concert

Released:

1987

/ Medium:

LP

Very rare LP with the otherwise unavailable song "Still Gonna Miss You (Instrumental)".

Artist:

Yutaka feat. Pauline Wilson - The Best Of

Yutaka feat. Pauline Wilson

The Best Of

Released:

1995

/ Medium:

CD

Mega rare compilation from the Phillipines. It contains Pauline Wilson's appearences on Yutaka's albums "Yutaka", "Brazasia" and "Another Sun".

Artist:

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