GIL SCOTT-HERON Free Will (2024 US 11-track LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, cut all-analogue by Frank Merritt at The Carvery, London. Originally released in 1972, Free Will stands as a pivotal companion piece to Pieces of a Man- a work that deepens Gil Scott-Heron's fusion of radical poetry, incisive social commentary and songcraft. Recorded across two focused dates, the album divides cleanly into its two creative modes. The song side, cut with Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Hubert Laws, David Spinozza, Jerry Jemmott and Brian Jackson - with Horace Ott handling arrangements - features some of Scott-Heron's most potent performances: the deeply affecting Vietnam commentary "Do You Hear What They Said?", the flowing and urgent "Free Will," and the beautifully crafted "The Middle of Your Day." The poetry side, recorded with Jackson, Eddie Knowles and Charlie Sanders from Black & Blues, dives directly into the politics of the moment with "No Knock", "The King Alfred Plan", and Scott-Heron's moving Coltrane tribute, "…and then he wrote Meditations." For this all-analogue reissue, BGP worked directly from the original Flying Dutchman master tapes, long admired for the exceptional recording quality overseen by producer Bob Thiele. The tapes were transferred and mastered by Frank Merritt at The Carvery, who cut this new edition with minimal intervention to preserve the clarity and impact of the original sessions. Pressed on 180-gram Black Vinyl, it presents one of Scott-Heron's most vital works in its fullest analogue form. Housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed. Recommended) more...
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GIL SCOTT-HERON Small Talk At 125th And Lenox (UK/EU limited edition 14-track black vinyl LP - the 1970 debut album by the African-American soul singer, jazz poet, musician and author. Gil Scott-Heron was 21 years old when he was signed to Flying Dutchman by Bob Thiele to make an album of his poetry. The resultant Small Talk at 125th and Lenox was recorded before a small live audience and, released in 1970, sat perfectly in a world where the Last Poets had just tasted Top 10 success with their debut LP. Opening with the original spoken-word version of "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," the album moves through a series of piercing observations on race, inequality, and American life. Pieces like "Omen," "Brother," "Plastic Pattern People," and "Everyday" underline Scott-Heron's narrative sharpness, while "Whitey On The Moon" remains one of his most devastating critiques-contrasting the expense of the space race with the lived reality of poverty and neglect. More than fifty years on, the material feels unflinchingly present. Gatefold picture sleeve, factory sealed) more...
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GIL SCOTT-HERON Free Will (2014 UK/EU 11-track vinyl LP, originally released in 1972. The second studio album by the American poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron, featuring flautist and keyboardist Brian Jackson and produced by notable jazz producer Bob Thiele. Housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve. Factory sealed) more...
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GIL SCOTT-HERON & JAMIE XX I'll Take Care Of U (2011 UK limited edition 2-track 12" vinyl single taken from their collaborative 'We're New Here' album, also includes the Special DJ Version. Nestled in the pink inner sleeve, the vinyl is in BRAND NEW condition housed in the die-cut black sleeve which remains sealed within its title-stickered shrinkwrap XLYT528T) more...
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GIL SCOTT-HERON & HIS AMNESIA EXPRESS Live 1986 (2021 UK limited edition LP pressed on Transparent White Vinyl. A visionary artist whose fusion of spoken word, jazz, soul and social commentary helped shape the foundations of modern hip-hop and neo-soul, Gil Scott-Heron remained a commanding presence on stage throughout his career. Live 1986 captures Scott-Heron in peak form with his powerhouse ensemble The Amnesia Express, featuring Jamaican percussionist Larry McDonald and saxophonist Ron Holloway. This electrifying set documents four highlights from their 1986 tour, including a gripping rendition of B Movie, the anti-addiction anthems The Bottle and Angel Dust, and an expansive, emotional take on Alien (Hold On To Your Dream). Picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed) more...
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GIL SCOTT-HERON & THE MIDNIGHT BAND Berkeley 1978 (2025 UK/EU limited edition 6-track LP pressed on vibrant Red Vinyl. Recorded live on KALX-FM Radio at University of California, Berkeley, CA on16th January 1978 in a performance that captures Gil Scott-Heron & The Midnight Band at their most dynamic and politically charged. The performance features Brian Jackson on flute and keyboards, delivering an inspired set that blends poetry, groove, and social consciousness in equal measure. The concert includes classic live favourites such as The Bottle, Johannesburg, and Home Is Where The Hatred Is, showcasing the enduring energy and relevance of Scott-Heron's message and music. Picture sleeve, factory sealed) more...
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GIL SCOTT-HERON Pieces Of A Man (50th Anniversary UK/EU limited edition 11-track double album 2-LP cut all-analogue by Frank Merritt at The Carvery, London, and pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. Widely regarded as one of the mostinfluential albums in the history of black American music, Pieces Of A Man captures Gil Scott-Heron at his most incisive and poetic. Originally released in 1971, this special anniversary edition presents the album with extraordinary fidelity, cut all-analogue from the original master tapes. Cut at 45RPM across two LPs, this edition allows every note of Gil's collaboration with Brian Jackson and producer Bob Thiele to shine - from the urgency of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised to the aching beauty of Home Is Where The Hatred Is and Lady Day And John Coltrane. Featuring contributions from Ron Carter, Hubert Laws, and Bernard Purdie, the album stands as a timeless fusion of jazz, soul, and spoken word, housed in a faithfully reproduced gatefold picture sleeve. Hype sticker & factory sealed. Essential) more...
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GIL SCOTT-HERON Moving Target (1982 German 7-track LP, complete with the lyric inner. The picture sleeve shows little wear. The vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with only minor signs of play) more...
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GIL SCOTT-HERON Johannesburg (1980 UK 3-track 12" vinyl single, also featuring Waiting For The Axe To Fall & B Movie, picture sleeve. Near Mint ARIST12527) more...
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