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 East Meets West (1977 UK Limited Edition 24-track double LP box set containing the albums Country & Square Dance Party representing the West & Memories Of Russia for the East. A fine collection of traditional music from either side of the Iron Curtain. The glossy 12 box shows minimal wear with some very light foxing to the front & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: Country And Western Dance Party Orange Blossom Special Irish Washerwoman / Gary Owen / Paddy Whack Rhinestone Cowboy Boil Them Cabbage Down Oh
£17.00 used
JAMES LAST Perfect 40 (1971 Japanese only 40-track compilation double LP featuring three tracks from the mega rare Sekai Wa album and one exclusive Japanese song Kimi Dakeni Aio. Housed in a unique textured gatefold picture sleeve with Japanese sleeve notes inside & great Perfect 40 Series corner obi-strip
£84.00 used
JAMES LAST Perfect Collections (70s Japanese-only 24-track double vinyl LP compilation including Moon River Joy To The World and I Left My Heart In San Francisco housed in a unique textured gatefold sleeve. The sleeve displays only light general age wear with just a little light foxing evident to the inside of the gatefold whilst the vinyl remains in a near mint condition MP9415/6) Track Listing: 1
£50.00 used
JAMES LAST Non Stop Dancing 10 (Mid 70s UK 10-track LP from the orchestral master featuring a medley of non stop dancing tunes including Suspicious Minds Sugar Sugar & Come Together. laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl is Near Mint) Track Listing: Side One 1. Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Oh Well 2
£17.00 used
JAMES LAST Best Artist Series (1980 Japanese-only 12-track LP compilation including Theme From Love Story Love Theme From The Godfather Dont Cry For Me Argentina & MacArthur Park. Comes housed in a unique picture sleeve with picture obi-strip. The packaging & the vinyl is Excellent with only a little minor evidence of wear & play - a nice copy
£39.00 used
JAMES LAST & HIS ORCHESTRA Romantische Traume (1980 Japanese-only 11-track LP including Amazing Grace Abide With Me Scarborough Fair & Careless Love unique picture sleeve with picture obi-strip. The packaging is Near Mint [very faint colour fade at top of obi] & the vinyl appears Near Mint with few signs of play MP2620) Track Listing: 1
£45.00 used
JAMES LAST Midnight In December (Medley) (1966 UK 10-track Stereo LP featuring Christmas inspired medleys fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signsof play. A very sought after LP with a different sleeve design to the German release) Track Listing: Ring Little Bell Cling-A-Ling-A-Ling / Lets Be Gay And Merry / Happy Christmastide The Snow Falls Softly / Snowflakes / The Wind Blows On The Mountain Children Tomorrow Is The Day / Every Year Anew / Merry Christmas Everywhere The Christmas Tree Is Alight With Candles / A Rose Has Come To Bloom Come Ye Children / The Christmas Tree Is The Finest Tree / Ah
£39.00 used
JAMES LAST Yesterdays Memories (1966 UK 12-track vinyl LP featuring Yesterday Hello Dolly and I Got You Babe laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only light signs of storage & is otherwise in excellent condition along with the vinyl) Track Listing: Side 1 1. American Patrol 2. I Got You Babe 3
£9.00 used
JAMES LAST Now. Disco (1979 Japanese 12-track vinyl LP housed in a great hot pants picture sleeve with picture obi-strip & illustrated tour flyer. Mr Last gets his dancing shoes on with a selection of discofied material including Singing InThe Rain Copacabana What Is This Thing Called Love & more
£50.00 used
JAMES LAST Plays The Greatest Songs Of The Beatles (1983 UK 12-track vinyl LP. If The Beatles are just too modern for you let Last re-imagine their popular ditties in a more accessible way with glorious strings & light arrangements picturesleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played POLD5119) Track Listing: Eleanor Rigby A Hard Days Night Let It Be Penny Lane She Loves You Michelle Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da Hey Jude Lady Madonna All You Need Is Love Norwegian Wood Yesterday
£12.00 used