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)
VARIOUS Top Star Festival (1971 Japanese import 16-track LP a United Nations fund-raising release in aid of the worlds refugees. Features Knock Three Times by James Last as well as songs by artists such as Nana Mouskouri Neil Diamond TheOsmonds Donovan Aretha Franklin Johnny Cash & many more supporting the cause gatefold picture sleeve with integral English lyric sheet & large wraparound tracklist obi
£23.00 used
JAMES LAST The Best Of James Last (1972 UK 70-track SIX vinyl LP box set with each album themed - Greatest Hits Love Must Be The Reason Classics Beach Party Non-Stop Dancing & Hammond. Comes housed in a fully laminated 12 picturebox complete with the die-cut company inners booklet & certificate
£23.00 used
JAMES LAST Around The World (1975 Japanese promotional sample 12-track LP with custom black on white labels for review ahead of release housed in a unique picture sleeve. The sleeve shows little of its age or origin & the vinyl is near mint MP2456) Track Listing: Et Maintenant La Mer Santa Lucia La Golondrina Annie Laurie The Candelight Waltz Cachita Mexican Hat Dance Granada Valencia Kalinka Stenka Rasin
£39.00 used
JAMES LAST Mr. Partyking (1982 Dutch 10-track vinyl LP including I Got You Babe Greensleeves La Bamba and many others from the king of easy gold embossed picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl is near as new) Track Listing: American Patrol I Got You Babe Delicado Toreadors March From Carmen April In Portugal (Coimbra) Greensleeves Yesterday Sail Along Silvry Moon Adagio From Violin Concerto Nr
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST El Condor Pasa (1970 Japanese-only 12-track stereo LP housed in a unique & deluxe gatefold sleeve with die-cut window pasted on the inside with silk finish on the outside & liner notes exclusively in Japanese. This edition is complete with the rare James Last wide obi-strip which is intact & in superb condition
£106.00 used
JAMES LAST El Condor Pasa (1970 Japanese-only 12-track stereo LP housed in a unique & deluxe gatefold sleeve with die-cut window pasted on the inside with silk finish on the outside & liner notes exclusively in Japanese. This edition is complete with the rare James Last wide obi-strip which is intact & in superb condition
£56.00 used
JAMES LAST Who Are We - James Last At His Best Vol. II (1976 Japanese-only 12-track Sal74 System Sound Revolution LP housed in a unique picture sleeve with obi-strip. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl appears barely played MP3035) Track Listing: Who Are We Let It Be Telster Elizabeth Serenade I Left My Heart In San Francisco A Whiter Shade Of Pale El Condor Pasa Moulin Rouge Canadian Sunset Endless Journey The House Of The Rising Sun Theme From A Summer Place
£44.00 used
JAMES LAST-BAND Thats Life (1967 German first press 12-track LP housed in a groovy fully laminated picture sleeve. The cover shows very little general wear to the seams & the vinyl is Excellent with few signs of play) Track Listing: Thats Life 3:29 Help Me Girl 2:03 Games That Lovers Play 3:05 Time After Time 2:36 Lingering On 2:46 Winchester Cathedral 2:18 Go Away Little Girl 2:20 Born Free 2:07 Guantanamera 3:17 My Love 2:21 The Day That We Said Good-Bye 3:26 Strolling Through Gateshead 2:59
£14.00 used
JAMES LAST My Favorite Songs (1978 Dutch 10-track LP featuring a collection of great interpretations by the incomparable Last including one of his own compositions Photographs [Bring Back The Memories] glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve showslight edge wear & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST The Seduction [Love Theme] (1980 US wide centred 7 vinyl single also including Night Drive Polydor company die-cut paper sleeve PD2071) Track Listing: 1. The Seduction (Love Theme) 2. Night Drive
£9.00 used