• Various - (PRESALE 9/19/26) A Walk On The Wild Side: Classic Tracks From L.A.'s Legendary Central (VINYL LP) | NEW - JAZZ *NEW*
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Various - (PRESALE 9/19/26) A Walk On The Wild Side: Classic Tracks From L.A.'s Legendary Central (VINYL LP) | NEW

Various - (PRESALE 9/19/26) A Walk On The Wild Side: Classic Tracks From L.A.'s Legendary Central (VINYL LP) | NEW

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A Walk On The Wild Side: Classic Tracks From L.A.'s Legendary Central


Artist: Various Format: LP Release Date: 9/19/2026


LABEL: Shanachie


VENDOR: Shanachie Entertainment Corp


DISTRIBUTOR: AMPED


UPC: 016351553317


GENRE: Jazz


RELEASE DATE: 9/19/2026


PRODUCT ID: SHA5533.1


WEIGHT: .5 lb


CASE LOT QTY: 50


LP


DESCRIPTION


From the 1930's through the 1960's, Central Avenue was the heart of "the Harlem of the West," a vibrant cauldron of Black culture -


especially music - via the nightclubs, record stores and street life that drew Hollywood stars and music lovers from all over Los Angeles - as highlighted in the major film "Devil With a Blue Dress,"starring Denzil Washington. The Central Avenue scene, fueled by ground-breaking independent Black-owned record labels, fostered a mix of jazz, blues, rhythm 'n' blues and proto rock 'n' roll that evoked a special mood of good times and love both lost and and found. Such artists as Charles Mingus, Charles Brown, Dexter Gordon, Nat "King" Cole, and Jimmy Witherspoon emerged as stars from the scene. This compilation brings together twelve tracks - most of them hits - by artists who defined the Central Avenue scene of the Forties and Fifties. Included are the rare original versions of the hits "I Wonder" by Cecil Gant and "Pink Champagne" by Joe Liggins and His Honeydrippers.


Tracks


Credits


1


Side A


2


Big Jay McNeeley: Deacon's Hop


3


Roy Milton & His Solid Senders: Thrill Me


4


Wardell Gray: Sweet and Lovely


5


Jimmy Witherspoon: Ain't Nobody's Business (If I Do)


6


Joe Liggins & His Honeydrippers: Pink Champagne (Original Exclusive Version)


7


Pee Wee Crayton: Blues After Hours


8


Side B


9


Dexter Gordon: Mischievous Lady


10


Charles Mingus: These Foolish Things


11


Helen Humes: All I Ask Is Your Love


12


Buddy Colette: It's April


13


Percy Mayfield: How Wrong Can a Man Be?


14


Cecil Gant: I Wonder (Original Bronze Version)

  • Condition: NEW
  • Format: Vinyl
  • Genre: JAZZ
  • Label: Shanachie
  • Catalog Number: SHA5533.1
  • Format Type: LP
  • Released: 9/19/2026

Condition Ratings & Details

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Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

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  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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