Artist: Gil Scott-heron
Genre: Soul/Spoken Word
Gil Scott-Heron was an American soul and jazz musician, poet, and author whose work addressed social and political issues with unparalleled power and insight. Often called the 'godfather of rap,' his spoken-word performances over jazz and soul backing anticipated hip-hop by a decade. His 1970 recording 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' became an iconic piece of protest art, while songs like 'The Bottle' and 'Winter in America' combined poetry with soul music to create a unique form of musical expression. Scott-Heron's work addressed racism, drug abuse, government corruption, and social inequality with intelligence and passion. His influence on hip-hop, conscious soul, and political music is immeasurable. Despite personal struggles with addiction, his artistic legacy remains powerful and relevant, continuing to inspire artists committed to social justice.
Gil Scott-heron vinyl records (10)
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)
£14.00 used
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) Track Listing: 1. Fast Lane 2. Washington DC 3. No Exit 4. Blue Collar 5. Explanations 6. Ready Or Not 7
£45.00 used
GIL SCOTT-HERON & JAMIE XX Ill Take Care Of U (2011 UK limited edition 2-track 12 vinyl single taken from their collaborative Were 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)
£106.00 new
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
£29.99 new
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 FlyingDutchman by Bob Thiele to make an album of his poetry
£29.99 new
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
£19.99 used
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
£19.99 new
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-Herons fusion of radical poetry incisive social commentary and songcraft
£38.99 new
GIL SCOTT-HERON The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2025 UK/EU limited edition 11-track LP a defining compilation of Gil Scott-Herons early work for Flying Dutchman gathering key pieces from Small Talk At 125th And Lennox Pieces Of AMan and Free Will. First issued in 1974 it became the entry point for many into Scott-Herons potent blend of poetry politics and deep musical intuition
£29.99 new
BRIAN JACKSON This Is Brian Jackson (2022 UK 8-track 2LP (pressed at 45RPM) set joined by Binky Brice Harvey Mason and others gatefold sleeve. The sleeve shows a little wear to the inside whilst the discs are Near Mint throughout BBE681ALP) Track Listing: A1 All Talk 4:19 A2 Force Of Will 4:19 A3 Little Orphan Boy 4:23 B1 Cest Cette Comète 5:00 B2 Nomad 5:20 C Mami Wata 9:28 D1 Path To Macondo/Those Kind Of Blues 6:15 D2 Hold On 4:44
£27.99 used