• Roy Ayers – The Ringer
    • 1. The Ringer
    • 2. Ayerloom
    • 3. In The Limelight
    • 4. Virgo Vibes
    • 5. Glow Flower
    • 6. Mine Royd
    • 7. Number Seven

    Originally released in 1967. Deep, deep,deep. Roy is joined by Charles Tolliver, Joe Henderson, Bruno Carr, Reggie Workman, Jack Wilson, Harold Land and Buster Williams. Like we say ... deep.

    Other Releases by Roy Ayers

    Roy AyersAfrica, Center of the WorldPolydor
    African influenced funk jazz from the man, following on from his previous collaboration with Fela.

      Other Releases on Atlantic

      Club HouseDo It Again (1986)Atlantic
      disco not disco classic cover of Steely Dan meets Billie Jean! The original mash-up.
      • – Do It Again (Vocal New Extended Remix)
      • Original 12" DMD 996£15.00
        Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print ITALIAN Vinyl
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      AttitudeWe Got The JuiceAtlantic
        • Original 12" DMD 601£8.00
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        ParamoreAin't It FunAtlantic
        RARE - ONE COPY - UNPLAYED Picture disc 5½", 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape in plastic cover, 2014 Record Store Day, Limited Edition
          David NewmanBigger & BetterAtlantic
          Seminal soul jazz on Atlantic from man like David
            • Original LP SD 1505£40.00
              Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl, Blue/green original issue, gloss fronted cover, Atlantic house inner
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            The DriftersI've Got Sand In My ShoesAtlantic
              • Original 7" 45-2253£10.00
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              Herbie MannMississippi Gambler (1972)Atlantic
              Recorded at American Sound Studios, Memphis with Dave Newman, Reggie Young, Bobby Wood, Carlos Patato Valdez and more. Produced by Arif Mardin. One of...
                • Original LP£15.00
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                Alpaca Phase IIII Like To PartyAtlantic
                  • Original 7" 45-3038£12.00
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                  Crosby, Stills & NashMarrakesh Express / Helplessly HopingAtlantic
                  It's a classic ..
                    • Original 7" 45-2652£7.00
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                    Jackie DeShannonYour Baby Is A Lady (1974)Atlantic
                      • Original LP SD 7303£15.00
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                      SpinnersYesterday, Today & Tomorrow (1977)Atlantic
                        • Original LP SD 19100£10.00
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                        Art BlakeyArt Blakey And Elvin JonesAtlantic
                          • Original LP SMJ-7392£40.00
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                          Gwen McCraeOn My WayAtlantic
                          Wicked and rare Gwen Mcrae LP
                            • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 0603497815647£34.99
                              Pink vinyl
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                            • Original LP 80019-1£75.00
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                            Quartette Trés BienBully! (1966)Atlantic
                            1966 bugalu jazz trio piano groover on Atlantic
                            • – Bully!
                            • Original LP SD 1461£25.00
                              Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Out-of-Print Pre-Owned USA vinyl, Mono
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                            Sonny StittSonny Stitt & The Top Brass (1962)Atlantic
                            Tough soul jazz from Stitt.
                            • – Souls Valley
                            • Original LP£40.00
                              Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, orange/purple Atlantic labels
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                            Doris TroyJust One LookAtlantic
                              • Original LP 2464 001£25.00
                                Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print UK Vinyl in great condition
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                              ArtistOut On The Road AgainAtlantic
                                • Original 12" DMD 672£8.00
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                                Joy FlemingThe Final ThingAtlantic
                                  • Original LP SD 19220£10.00
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                                  Charli XCXbrat and it’s the same but there’s three more songs so it’s notAtlantic
                                  Avant-pop and electronic superstar Charli xcx has become an iconic figure in the arts, having helped expand the landscape of popular music over the last...
                                    Percy SledgeSunday Brother / Everything You'll Ever NeedAtlantic
                                      • Original 7" 45-2886£8.00
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                                      Chris ConnorChris In PersonAtlantic
                                      jazz vocals
                                        • Original 7" 623£5.00
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                                        Aretha FranklinUntil You Come Back To Me / If You Don't ThinkAtlantic
                                          • Original 7" K 10399£6.00
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                                          Percy SledgeYou're All Around Me / Self PreservationAtlantic
                                            • Original 7" 45-2563£8.00
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                                            Dionne WarwickThen Came YouAtlantic
                                              • Original 7" K 10495£6.00
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                                              Boney M.My Friend JackAtlantic
                                                • Original 7" K 11.463£5.00
                                                  Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned UK 45 with picture sleeve
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                                                Leslie UggamsSave The Country/Home (1968)Atlantic
                                                Wicked  uplifting 60s soul/jazz vocal cut on Atlantic.Unplayed USA 45
                                                • – Home
                                                • Original 7"£15.00
                                                  Vinyl condition: NM-Sleeve condition: NM-Unplayed original USA 45
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                                                Detroit SpinnersWake Up SusanAtlantic
                                                  • Original 7" K 10799£5.00
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                                                  The Modern Jazz QuartetThe Modern Jazz Quartet & OrchestraAtlantic
                                                    • Original LP SD-1359£30.00
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                                                    Herbie MannLatin Fever (1964)Atlantic
                                                    Herbie Mann was no jump on the bandwagon guy when it came to bossa nova - he was one of the first to head off to Brazil and this album was recorded in...
                                                    • – groovy samba
                                                    • Original LP£35.00
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                                                    Sister SledgeFrankieAtlantic
                                                      • Original 12" 786 882-0£5.00
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                                                      Percy SledgeMy Special Prayer / Bless Your Little Sweet SoulAtlantic
                                                        • Original 7" 45-2594£8.00
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                                                        Detroit EmeraldsTurn On LadyAtlantic
                                                          • Original 12"£10.00
                                                            Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA 12" Vinyl
                                                          • Original 7" K 11155£6.00
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                                                          Dionne WarwickThen Came You / Just As Long As We Have LoveAtlantic
                                                            • Original 7" AT 3029£7.00
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                                                            Clarke-Boland Big BandHandle With Care (1962)Atlantic
                                                            Rare album with the original of Om Mani Padme Hum - bad jazz dancers tune!
                                                            • – Om Mani Padme Hum
                                                            • LP REARW128£22.00
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                                                            Sister SledgeThinking Of You ('93 Mixes)Atlantic
                                                              • Original 12" 8122-77007-0£6.00
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                                                              Booker T & The MG'sThe Best Of Booker T & The MG'sAtlantic
                                                                • Original LP K40 072£8.99
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