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 new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
JAMES LAST Spielt Robert Stolz (1977 German 10-track vinyl LP featuring the late Mr. Last playing a tribute to Vienna laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve has minimal wear and the vinyl looks seldom played) Track Listing: 1. Two Hearts In Three-Four Time/My Song Of Love/Lovely Vienna Mine 2. The Mood For Lovers/Fair Or Dark I Love Them All 3
£9.00 used
JAMES LAST Sing Mit Lass Die Puppen Tanzen (1982 German 10-track vinyl LP including versions of the Can-Can and Do the Hokey Cokey glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve has some minor edgewear and the vinyl appears seldom played) Track Listing: Potpourri Lass Die Puppen Tanzen 1:28 Sage 1 2 3 1:28 I Was Kaiser Bills Batman 1:44 Polonäse Blankenese 3:39 Schneewalzer 1:44 Das Kannst Du Nicht Ahnen 1:07 Oh Heideröslein 1:38 Eine Party In Kurpfalz 1:18 Im Walde Bläst Ein Trompeter 1:02 Die Süssensten Früchte 1:30 Irische Wasserfrau 0:47 Can-Can (Aus Orpheus In Der Unterwelt) 1:42 Potpourri Du Darfst Mich Lieben Für Drei Tolle Tage 1:15 Du Kannst Nicht Treu Sein 0:58 Wir Kommen Alle In Den Himmel 0:58 Die Holzauktion 1:37 Ritterslied (Die Gigerlkönigin) 1:40 O Susanna 1:24 Habn Sie Nicht Ne Braut Für Mich 1:17 Is Was 0:58 Tschiou Tschiou 1:38 Mama Lorraine 1:43 Mit Tränen In Den Augen Ist Man Blind 1:24 Dance Little Bird 1:41 Spatzenkonzert 1:40 Tanz Den Hokey Cokey 2:18
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Happy Summer Party (1980 German 16-track vinyl LP fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve has only the lightest wear and the vinyl appears seldom played) Track Listing: Copacabana South Of The Border Valencia Quando Sali Di Cuba (Once On A Sunday Morning) Cachita Ave Maria No Morro Sly Mongoose Spanish Eyes Quizas Quizas Quizas (Perhaps
£17.00 used
JAMES LAST Love Must Be The Reason (1972 UK 11-track vinyl LP fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve has minimal wear whilst the vinyl shows little evidence of play) Track Listing: 1. Wedding Song (There Is Love) 2. Its Going To Take Some Time 3. Speak Softly Love (Love Theme From The Godfather) 4
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST BAND Thats Life (1967 UK 12-track LP housed in a groovy front laminated picture sleeve. The cover shows light general wear & 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
£17.00 used
JAMES LAST Guitar A Gogo (1968 German 14-track stereo LP housed in a fully laminated sleeve variant. As you might expect the guitar takes centre stage on this album which includes 12th Street Rag Tiritomba Vive LAmour & more. The sleeve shows light wear & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: A1 Funiculi-Funicula A2 Johnny Guitar A3 España A4 Tiritomba A5 Brazil A6 La Playa A7 Fandango B1 Little Brown Jug B2 The Breeze And I B3 Amapola B4 Who Are We B5 Vive LAmour B6 Jezebel B7 12th Street Rag
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Hair (1969 US 11-track LP packed with groovy basslines funky drums and jazzy euro grooves to sink your teeth into and load your sampler with - as far fetched as it sounds Last has long been the secret go-to man for hip hop producers double deletion-cut pasted picture sleeve with bizarre art to haunt your dreams with
£17.00 used
JAMES LAST Music From Across the Way (1972 Canadian 12-track LP an eclectic mix from Last as he gives the once-over to Lennons Power To The People Otis Reddings Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay Marc Bolans Hot Love & more pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl appears barely played) Track Listing: Music From Across The Way 3:07 Here Comes The Sun 4:20 Power To The People 2:50 I Am
£17.00 used
STAN REYNOLDS Stan Reynolds Plays A Stereo Salute To James Last (1969 UK 12-track vinyl LP a great tribute to the Germanic easy one-man powerhouse front laminated flipback picture sleeve with vintage price pencilled on the reverse. The sleeve shows light wear with a small seam split to the top whilst the vinyl has just a few light signs of play MALS1135) Track Listing: American Patrol April in Portugal Sugar Bush La Paloma My Love Little Brown Jug Telstar Oma Tje Lief Delicado Cherry Pink Mexican Hat Dance La Bamba
£12.00 used
STAN REYNOLDS Stan Reynolds Plays A Stereo Salute To James Last Vol.2 (1970s UK 12-track vinyl LP a tribute to the hirsute king of Easy front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has just the odd lightscuff to indicate play MALS1218) Track Listing: Johnny Comes Marching Home The Look Of Love Dutch Medley Brandy Leave Me Alone I Talk To The Trees Spinning Wheel Chattanooga Choo Choo Downtown On A Clear Day Sari Marias German Song Marie
£12.00 used