Artist: James Last
Genre: Easy Listening/Orchestral
James Last was a German composer, bandleader, and arranger who became one of the world's most commercially successful big band leaders. His 'happy sound'—a distinctive blend of orchestral arrangements with contemporary pop songs—sold over 200 million albums worldwide. Last's albums offered accessible versions of popular songs and classical pieces, appealing to audiences seeking pleasant, undemanding music. His band toured extensively, and his concerts were celebrations of joyful, unpretentious music-making. Last recorded over 200 albums covering virtually every popular music style, from Beatles songs to disco to folk melodies. His influence on easy listening and orchestral pop was substantial, and his approach made diverse musical styles accessible to mainstream audiences. Last remained active until shortly before his death in 2015.
James Last vinyl records (172)
JAMES LAST & HIS ORCHESTRA Live (1974 Japanese Polydor label 19-track double vinyl live LP recorded on his world tour gatefold picture sleeve [with different image to the UK issue] plus integral 8-page photo booklet with Japanese text and the rare blue & white obi-strip. The sleeve displays minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played MP9472/3) Track Listing: 1
£50.00 used
JAMES LAST Always (70s issue UK 14-track vinyl LP front laminated picrure sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear with a small annotation to the reverse whilst the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: Side One: 1. Begin The Beguine 2. Funiculi Funicula 3. Mack The Knife 4. Carmen 68 5. La Mer 6
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST & HIS ORCHESTRA Who Are We (Rare 1968 Japanese-only 14-track stereo vinyl LP manufactured by Nippon Grammophon offering a different set of exclusive funky tracks to the 1974 release of the same name housed in a unique deluxe pasted gatefold sleeve with silver embossed titles in Japanese a stunning silk cover
£167.00 used
JAMES LAST Screen Music Forever (1979 Japanese only 14-track LP picture sleeve. The sleeve has only a few light signs of storage wear whilst the vinyl is in near as new condition MP3101) Track Listing: 1. Theme From Love Story 2. Let It Be 3. Secret Love 4. Around The World 5. Moon River 6. Aquarius 7
£28.00 used
JAMES LAST Beachparty 3 (1972 German 12-track LP featuring classic songs that have each been given a sprinkle of James Last oofle dust to make your beach party go with a swing fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal edge wear& the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: 1. Banks Of The Ohio 2
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST The Seduction (Love Theme) (1980 UK 12 vinyl single also featuring Night Drive - James Last takes on Giorgio Moroder with two covers of tracks from the American Gigolo soundtrack die-cut Polydor company sleeve PDX2071)
£9.00 used
JAMES LAST James Last ...Y Ole (Scarce 1972 Spanish 23-track double LP of Spanish themed music which includes Granada La Paloma Delicado Espana Cani & more housed in a nice fully silk laminated gatefold sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent withsome light ring wear whilst the vinyl appears Near Mint 2437116/117) Track Listing: Granada 3:53 La Paloma 3:04 Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White 2:45 Patricia 2:45 La Bamba 2:40 Tico Tico 3:13 Brazil 2:43 Amapola 2:55 Amor 2:30 Delicado 3:03 OCanganceiro (The Bandit) 3:25 Carmen 68 2:05 Siboney 2:10 Malagueña 2:41 España Cañi 3:00 Danza Del Sombrero Mejicano 2:31 Valencia 2:37 Adelita 2:00 El Condor Pasa 3:09 Guantanamera 3:17 Ave Maria No Morro 4:07 Camino Verde 4:11 Perfidia 2:11
£23.00 used
JAMES LAST Viva (1976 Spanish 23-track double LP housed in a front laminated gatefold sleeve with a great full spread shot of Last inside a flash motorcar [should have been a Hispano-Suiza]. The sleeve is excellent with just the odd light scuffmark to the back cover & the vinyl shows very little signs of having been played) Track Listing: Cecilia 2:43 Cuando Salà De Cuba 3:29 How Do You Do 3:23 Amazing Greace 3:16 Poppa Joe 3:28 Wedding Song 3:36 Song Sung Blue 3:15 Jesus Christ 3:44 Jenny Jenny 2:20 Killing Me Softly With His Song 4:08 Put Your Hand 2:36 Chiry Chirpy Cheep Cheep 2:48 El Cóndor Pasa 3:06 South Of The Border 3:34 Power To The People 2:50 I Am
£17.00 used
JAMES LAST Auf Last Gehts Los (1977 German 28-track LP presented as two long medleys that take up each side of the album - with a song selection that includes Hound Dog Yes Sir I Can Boogie & Paloma Blanca its guaranteed to get the party started. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear whilst the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: Hier Ist Was Los 1:11 Du Sag Einfach Du 1:19 1-2-3-4-Fire 1:43 Da Kommt José Der Straßenmusikant 1:36 Cant Give You Anything 1:33 Paloma Blanca 1:35 Sailing 1:45 Komm Unter Meine Decke 1:09 Das Wär John Nie Passiert 1:23 American Patrol 1:14 In The Mood 1:34 Wir Machen Durch Bis Morgen Früh 1:14 Jetzt Trink Ma No A Flascherl Wein 1:16 Griechischer Wein 1:25 Yes Sir I Can Boogie 1:18 Im On Fire 1:43 Morning Sky 1:40 Rock Bottom 1:22 The Pushbike Song 1:11 Tanz Bitte Noch Einmal Mit Mir 1:21 Living Next Door To Alice 1:31 Komm Trink Und Trink 1:40 La Felicidad 1:04 Fett-Polka 1:35 Wien Bleibt Wien 1:32 Wochenend Und Sonnenschein 1:30 Rock Around The Clock 1:10 Hound Dog
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST ORCHESTRA In Concert 5 (1975 Dutch 12-track LP glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl appear near mint) Track Listing: 01 Barcacole From The Tales Of Hoffmann – Offenbach 02 Prisoners Chorus From Nabucco – Verdi 03 Hungarian Dance No. 5 – Brahms 04 Waltz In A Flat Major Op
£12.00 used