How To Tell If You Have a Beatles' Butcher Cover

With the start of "BeatleMania II" and Anthology people have had a renewed interest in the Beatles Butcher Cover. But, how do you know if you have a Butcher Cover underneath the "Steamer Trunk cover?"




Ways to tell

1) Covers with the "Gold Record Award" seal can NOT be Butchers.

2) On the back, lower-right-hand corner is a number. This will usually be a number, 2,3,4,5 or 6 denoting the Capitol Pressing Plant where that album was pressed.

3) Lp's must have a "slick" type cover. At that time, the Lp jackets were made in three pieces.
a) Cardboard Jacket
b) Back Slick which raps around to the front of the cover
c) The front slick.

4) Sometimes the "Trunk" slick was pasted on sloppily and ended up offset. Then you can see part of the original cover underneath fairly easy.

5) "Pictured" to the right. If you look close, you can see
the bleed-through of Ringos V-neck shirt.

6) Most importantly. You ***MUST*** be able to see the bleed-through of Ringo's black V-Neck shirt or it is NOT a butcher. It is possible that the cover could be so dirty or worn that you may not be able to make that determination.




http://www.eskimo.com/~bpentium/butcher.html a wonderful site dedicated to the Beatles' Butcher Cover

This Day In Music History

"Shake, Rattle and Roll” became the first rock and roll song to make it onto the U.K. singles chart. The year was 1954 and it was performed by Bill Haley and His Comets.

“Jingle Bell Rock,” the first rock ’n’ roll Christmas song was a #6 hit for Bobby Helms in 1957. “Jingle Bell Rock” would make the top 100 again in 1958, 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1997.

Eddie Kendricks of The Temptations was born in 1939.

Birthday wishes to Paul Butterfield (born in 1942).

Paul Rodgers celebrates a birthday (born in 1949).

Birthday wishes to Mike Mills of the rock group R.E.M. (1958).

Hound Dog Taylor died in 1975 of cancer.

We lost Grover Washington Jr. who died of a heart attack in 1999, at the age of 56.

In 1961, Garth Hudson joins Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel in the Hawks, who serve as Arkansas rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins’ backup band.

In 1977, Neil Young released “Decade,” a triple-album retrospective.

In 1993, MTV launches "The State," a weekly sketch comedy show that takes a raw comedic look at the pop culture of the day.

In 1965- The Supremes open the Houston Astrodome with a concert that also starred Judy Garland.

Carl Perkins writes "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1955.

Olivia Newton-John appears in the NBC-TV movie "A Mom For Christmas," in 1990.

Andy Williams records "Love Story," in 1970.

In 1955, while their hit "Only You" was at the #2 position, the Platters' "The Great Pretender" enters the Billboard R&B chart at #13.

Also in 1955, Tennessee Ernie Ford's "Sixteen Tons" is number one on both the Pop and Country & Western charts.

In 1963, James Carroll at WWDC in Washington, DC, became the first disc jockey to broadcast a Beatles record on American airwaves. Carroll played "I Want To Hold Your Hand," which he had obtained from his stewardess girlfriend, who had brought the single back from Britain. Due to listener demand, it played daily, every hour and since it hadn't been officially released in the States, Capitol Records initially considered court action, but instead released the single earlier than planned.

The Royal Guardsmen's "Snoopy vs. the Red Baron" enters the Billboard Pop chart in 1966, where it peaks at #2 during its eleven week run.

The Four Tops' "Standing in the Shadows of Love" enters the Billboard Hot 100 on December 17, 1966. During a ten week stay, the tune will peak at #6 and also reaches #2 on the R&B chart.

In 1969, an estimated 40 million viewers tuned in to see 36 year old Tiny Tim marry 17 year old Victoria May Budinger, whom he refers to as "Miss Vicki," on NBC's "The Tonight Show." The couple would later have one daughter, Tulip and would be divorced in 1972.

The Beach Boys play a command performance for Princess Margaret at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1970.

In 1977, Elvis Costello appears on NBC-TV's Saturday Night Live, where producer Lorne Michaels refuses to allow him to perform "Radio, Radio" (because of the song's criticism of the broadcasting industry). A few measures into "Less than Zero," Costello halts his group and goes into "Radio, Radio." He will never be invited back.

In 1982, Karen Carpenter made her last public appearance, singing Christmas carols at Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, California.

Paul McCartney's limo catches fire en route to a TV taping in Newcastle, England in 1986. Both he and Linda escape unharmed.

In 1986, The Doobie Brothers reunite for a benefit in Palo Alto, California. The performance inspires a reunion tour the next year.

Outside his birthday party at the Russian Tea Room in New York City in 1999, the Rolling Stones' Keith Richards decides to keep a guitar that he was asked to autograph. The owner of the guitar decides not to press charges saying, "It's Keith, man."

Elvis Presley's daughter Lisa Marie agreed to sell 85% of his estate to businessman Robert FX Sillerman in a deal worth $100m in 2004. Sillerman will run Presley's Memphis home, Graceland, will own Elvis' name and likeness, the rights to his photographs and revenue from his music and films. Lisa Marie will retain possession of Graceland and many of her father's "personal effects.” The agreement was to pay her $53 million in cash and absolve her of $25million in debts that was owed by the estate. She will also receive shares in the new company expected to be worth more than $20 million. Actress Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie's mother and Presley's former wife, remained executive consultant to the business.

In 2006 we lost Dennis Payton, saxophonist for The Dave Clark Five, who died of cancer on December 17th, at the age of 63.

This Day In Music History-December 16th

In 1958, Ritchie Valens performs a concert at the Pacoima Junior High, a school he had attended. The show was recorded and posthumously released in 1960 as “ Ritchie Valens Live at Pacoima Junior High.”

1961 saw Elvis Presley's soundtrack to "Blue Hawaii" reach #1 on the album charts, where it remained for 20 weeks. With sales of 2 million, it is Elvis’s best-selling album to date.

In 1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience released the song "Hey Joe" in England.

"War Is Over! If You Want It!" billboards go up in 11 cities around the world in 1969, as a Christmas message from John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

Gary Glitter’s song "I Didn't Know I Loved You (Til I Saw You Rock and Roll)" hits #35 in the US in 1972 and subsequently becomes a sports anthem for many sports.

In 1972, soul crooner Billy Paul hits #1 with the song "Me And Mrs. Jones."

Birthday wishes to Benny Andersson of ABBA.

Ludwig von Beethoven was born in 1770.

On December 16, 1997, Nicolette Larson ("Lotta Love") dies of cerebral edema.

The Who break up in 1983.

Being too young to perform, the Beatles’ George Harrison is deported from Germany in 1960.

Ray Charles receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1981.

"Saturday Night Fever" film opens in 1977.

The Paul McCartney composition called, "Woman," was recorded by Peter & Gordon in 1965.

Eugene Farrar became the first singer to broadcast on radio when he sang "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?" from the Brooklyn Navy Yard, in New York in 1907.

1970 saw five singles and five albums by CCR certified gold. The singles were: "Down on the Corner," "Lookin’ out My Back Door," "Travelin' Band," "Bad Moon Rising" and "Up Around The Bend." The LPs were "Cosmo's Factory," "Willy and the Poor Boys,” "Green River,” "Bayou Country" and "Creedance Clearwater Revival."

In 1974, saying he felt that now was the time to move on; guitarist Mick Taylor announced he was leaving The Rolling Stones.

In 1975, the Bay City Rollers earned a gold record for their first US single, "Saturday Night."

In 1977, the Bee Gees were awarded a gold record for "How Deep is Your Love," the fourth of their seven US number one singles. The song would later become the subject of a failed copyright infringement suit five years later, when an amateur songwriter claimed the brothers had lifted the melody from a composition he had written.

1991 saw Chubby Checker file a lawsuit against McDonald's Restaurants of Canada. Checker was seeking $14 million in damages because they allegedly used an imitation of his voice (the song "The Twist" had been used in a French fry commercial).

In 1995, The Beatles' "Free As A Bird" peaks at #2 on the UK charts and #6 in the US. The song was written by John Lennon and performed by him on piano as a rough demo shortly before he was murdered. The track was then completed by the remaining Beatles at Paul McCartney's home studio.

Birthday wishes to the Hollies' Tony Hicks (he was born in 1943).

Happy Birthday to Z.Z. Top guitarist, Billy Gibbons (1949).

In 1956, a New York Episcopal minister predicts that the whole "Elvis Presley craze" will pass. He calls Presley a "whirling dervish of sex.”

Christopher Thorn (guitar, mandolin and harmonica) of Blind Melon’s celebrates a birthday (1968).

In 1990, Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne perform a concert in Sioux City, ND, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the massacre at Wounded Knee.

Raising more than $5,000 for an orphanage in India in 1994, Blur plays a fundraiser at England’s Colchester Sixth Form College. The school’s orchestra plays with the group on “Parklife” and other songs.

In 2003, the “Cold Mountain” soundtrack was released. White Stripes singer/guitarist Jack White contributed five songs, including two new compositions.

In 2004, amid many rumors, Jack White and actress Renée Zellweger confirm that they have ended their to their two-year romance.

The Vinyl Village- New Vinyl Forum

I want to inform you of a new music/vinyl record forum that is up and running, called the "Vinyl Village." It is operated by record price guide guru Jerry Osborne and is full of vinyl related Q & A, "This Day in Music History" (I am a contributer), Elvis Presley and Beatle categories and a Rhythm & Blues - Doo-Wop - Vocal Group Harmony category. Other categories include: Soul Music, Blues, Country & Western, Folk, Jazz and Soundtrack information. There is a category where you can submit material and vinyl record news to Jerry and his staff so they can faciliate and update the online version of his "Rockin' Records" price guide called "CYBERGUIDES." Look for more information about this revolutionary "real-time" record price guide in upcoming posts.

Hitler Picture Disc

I am working with a private collection and have come across a particular "picture disc" vinyl record that has me very curious of the value. Apparently, when played, it is believed to be Hitler speaking on the record (obviously in German and the record itself has some German writing on it). Another fascinating element is that in the same plastic sleeve there is a picture of the Beatles' "butcher block" album cover.



Now, the Bealtes often referred to their relationship with Capitol Records as "Hitler-like," so these two items were together for a reason and adds a certain provenance (as well as who owned it) to the whole package. Anyone with any information or know anything about this record, I would appreciate your input.

Gene Simmons Rant About The Music Industry

A long time ago (1985), my buddy called me up and said he had set us up for a gig, a one-time, set up/roadie for the legendary rock band KISS. Now, I was thrilled, I love a great rock and roll show and quickly accepted the offer.

So off we went, it was Sunday, Easter Sunday in fact, and the reason we were hired is because the road crew had the day off. We get there at 10:00 a.m. and were put right to work. Six semi-trucks full of equipment, including the large KISS sign, dressing room furniture, monitors, speakers, and various musical equipment-it was a daunting task even for this motley crew. But, we had plenty of help and the set up was finished by 3:00 p.m. for the eight o'clock show. We had the choice of sticking around and watching the show or leaving and coming back to tear down.

We decided to stay (who wouldn't with backstage passes?) and when we went in to eat dinner (they had the food catered in), that is where I met Paul Stanley. He came and sat right next to me (my buddy was across the table) and we had a wonderful conversation; he was a very engaging and personable guy. I did not get to meet Gene Simmons or the rest of the band, but we were told to leave the band alone, and being a veteran roadie, I could understand and comply by these rules; they have enough to worry about.

So the show went on, very loud and the crowd loved them. A band called King Kobra was the opening act (Carmen Appice was on the drums). KISS played all their great songs and really rocked the little civic center (it was in Hammond, Indiana). We tore down and got done by about 5 a.m. and were then paid. What a truly wonderful experience and I really thought that these guys were very classy.

So, why bring this up? I read a fantastic article about what Gene Simmons thinks of the music industry today and I thought I would share it with you. He is certainly well-informed and I can really agree with his views. You can find the story here:

http://ca.today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=entertainmentNews&storyID=2007-11-14T183959Z_01_N14187018_RTRIDST_0_ENTERTAINMENT-KISS-COL.XML

Vinyl Records Top 5 eBay Sales

Week Ending 12/01/2007
Top 5:

1) 45rpm - The Fix "Vengeance"/"In This Town" - $3,350.00 Bids: 26

2) 45rpm -Elton John "I've Been Loving You" EP PORTUGAL - $2,551.00 Bids: 12

3) LP - Tryad "If Only You Believe In Lovin" - $2,499.00

4) LP - Vogue Private Issue Alleluia - $2,445.00

5) 45rpm - The Chentelles "Be My Queen" / "Time" - $2,045.00 Bids: 14

Stephen M.H. Braitman

I had the pleasure of speaking with and interviewing Stephen M. H. Braitman, a vinyl record appraiser and music historian. Here is the article I wrote about our conversation:


Stephen M.H. Braitman

Putting a value on your vinyl collection

by Robert Benson


The value of vinyl records is very subjective and certainly up for debate. There are many elements that go into ascertaining just how much a specific record or a whole collection may be worth. Do you use fair market value, replacement value or record price guide value? As I found out, it all depends on the circumstances, and the best way to achieve these objectives is to have your collection professionally appraised. I had the opportunity to speak with professional appraiser and music historian Stephen M. H. Braitman about the elements that go into putting a value on a record collection.

But, first, let me introduce Stephen. He has been involved with records and music since the late 60's, writing and editing several entertainment and music publications. He also has been a dealer, buying and selling records, posters and related memorabilia throughout the years. His widely acknowledged expertise in the marketplace for music and memorabilia makes his appraisal services very important for estate planning, charitable contributions, expert testimony and for insurance and coverage claims. His many credentials include: passing the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Principles of Practice and Code of Ethics exam in 2004, completing courses on such subjects as the Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Personal Property Valuation, Methodology-Research and Analysis as well as the legal and commercial environment of appraisal. He is also a music analyst with Gracenote, the digital music management company.

So what does all this mean? Stephen M.H. Braitman is a qualified, certified appraiser. Why is this unique service so important? As I discussed the details of his occupation with Mr. Braitman, let’s explore some of the details that go into a record collection appraisal and how a record collection should be appraised.

“This is a new service, a new genre so to speak,” he said. “The service is being offered for those people who may have large or small collections and have really no idea their worth. Unfortunately, there are no legal requirements to qualify as an appraiser except in the real estate market, but the IRS and the Appraisal Foundation have led the way with the adoption of nationally recognized standards that reputable appraisers in all fields use. The IRS, for example, uses the concept of fair market value, meaning the agreed-upon price paid by a willing, knowledgeable buyer to a willing, knowledgeable seller. One of the reasons I entered this profession is, not only because of my love for music and music memorabilia, but because I felt that the industry needs certified appraisers to provide critical assistance in defining the values of collections for insurance purposes, estate planning, tax donation claims, personal disputes and investments. Part of the job is also being called upon as an expert witness to attest and back up the values set upon a collection. That’s where I enter the picture.”

When asked what exactly goes into an appraisal, Stephen explained:

“There are many variables that have to be recognized when placing a value on a collection. It also depends on the purpose of the appraisal. For instance, the IRS uses fair market value in determining the value of donated material. But, replacement value in insurance cases different; it’s higher because you’ll be paying a higher cost to recover certain collectibles, let’s say, that may have been lost in a fire. So, the intent of the appraisal must be taken into consideration as well.”

“We research what are comparable items in the current marketplace. There are several aspects to research that include recent and relevant sales, trend analysis, professional consensus, retail stores, auction prices as well as record guide prices. The record price guides are a nice starting point, but they may not reflect true value because of the variables just mentioned.”

“Our first order of business in an appraisal is generally to examine the physical items, if possible, and note the condition, edition or other key points of recognition. Then we conduct extensive research to ascertain the current marketability of the items. Our service concludes with a certified document that details the estimated retail value and the current wholesale value, depending on the type of appraisal. We also include a statement of the overall quality level of the item or collection, including condition, pressing edition or the cultural or historical desirability. This document exceeds the appraisal requirements of the IRS and the insurance companies.”

We discussed one of the most confusing and subjective elements regarding vinyl records: grading the vinyl. I asked Stephen what method he uses.

“It is actually a combination of many methods, including the Goldmine Standards that have been set up in their many publications, the ‘Good Rockin’ Tonight’-formula, and my own formula. I like to take it a step further and use a 100-point scale, and deduct points for every flaw, not only on the record, but the picture sleeve (if it is a 45rpm), LP jacket and cover. I would like to see a uniform standard set up sometime in the near future, something that everybody in the industry could agree on,” said Stephen.

There are also a couple of ways to have your memorabilia or record collection documented and appraised, as Stephen details:

“We actually offer two distinct services, the professional appraisal and a quick evaluation of your memorabilia or record collection. This entails you sending us a list of your items from which we provide a detailed document with a range of market values based on comparables. You’ll be able to tell whether you have something worth $1.00, $10, $100, or more. This process is quicker and less expensive that the formal appraisal and is most useful in estimating what a sale to a dealer might bring,” explained Stephen.

“Our service includes, not only the appraisal of records and record collections, but posters, flyers, handbills, programs, CDs, promotional items, tour books and other music collectibles. (I don't handle musical instruments, which is a very different kind of specialty). It is important to have your items or collections appraised to gauge the potential replacement value, assist in estate planning goals, tax elements and other factors. I have much more information on my Website, http://www.MusicAppraisals.com.”

As we wrapped up our interview, we talked about our love for not only music, but the historical audio format of, vinyl records. I asked Stephen about one of his most memorable record collection appraisals.

“I did an appraisal for a gentleman in Texas and he had a wonderful and superb record collection. But, when he put on an old 78rpm of Robert Johnson and played it on his professional sound equipment, and as the music filled the room, you could have swore that Mr. Robert Johnson himself was playing for you right then and there. It was a wonderful and enlightening experience, and one I will never forget,” recalled Stephen.

So, not only does Stephen M.H. Braitman offer valuable and unique record appraisal services, he also gets to archive, appraise and handle important parts of audio history, and gets to hear them as well. And that is a reward that you can not put a value on.


Stephen’s contact information:
Website: http://www.MusicAppraisals.com
Blog: http://www.NeedleScreech.com
Email: braitman@mindspring.com
Monthly Column: "The Picture Sleeve Archive" in Goldmine Magazine
Phone: 925-679-3044



Author Robert Benson writes about rock/pop music, vinyl record collecting and operates http://www.collectingvinylrecords.com, where you can pick up a copy of his ebook called
"The Fascinating Hobby of Vinyl Record Collecting."

Rick Devin Grammy Award Nominee

A beautiful event has happened for one of the artists featured at the Internet Radio Station www.ilike2rock.net and one of the artists I did a bio/review for. I actually have communicated with Mr. Devin and found him, not only sincere, but approachable as well. Three Cheers for Rick Devin-making superb music is paying dividends for this rock and roll veteran!


Rick Devin Grammy Award Nominee

LOS ANGELES, CA - 12/06/2007 -

Score one for long distance ties: Rick Devin's seventh album, 'Old School - Hits of the 60s & 70s,' was an Entry in three categories for the 2008 Grammy Award's Ballot.

Chances are you won't see Rick Devin on television on Grammy Night. Sure, he'll be there with his wife, Veracruz, but they probably won't be sitting with Paul McCartney, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5 or Amy Winehouse. In fact, those were just a few of Devin's competitors who were just announced as The Final Nominees by The Recording Academy.

Devin, a longtime Colorado resident who also lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was selected by The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to be on the 50th annual Grammy Award Voting Ballot in three categories: Best Pop Vocal Album (one of 264 entries), Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist (206 entries) and Best Recording Package.

"I went through the process, but the chance that I would make it to the top five Nominees (that you see on TV) was very slim," Devin said. Laughingly, he added, "McCartney or Bon Jovi, now that's pretty tough to beat."

Yet, even to be an Entry on the Grammy Awards Ballot is not an easy task. The Recording Academy has a multi-level process whereby the steps include: Invitation, Consideration, Selection, Entry and then the top 5 Entries, as voted by NARAS Voting Members - are considered The Grammy Award Nominees.

The top five entrants of all categories were officially announced today in Los Angeles. Those are the acts viewers will see on television when the 2008 Grammy Awards airs on Feb. 10 and a total of 110 awards will be given out. Even though he is not a finalist, Devin said that he will attend The Awards Ceremony to lend support to his fellow music contemporaries.

An interesting part about Devin's "Old School" album is that two of the band members - Chet McCracken (former drummer of "The Doobie Brothers") and Chris Pinnick (former guitarist of "Chicago") both of Los Angeles - didn't record with the rest of the band, physically, during the entire process.

Devin would record the songs with the assistance of vocalists, Maria Fernanda Ricart and Manoel Pires, using a state of the art recording studio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Then he would, "send a disc in the mail to the guys in L. A., who would add live drums, percussion and some solo guitar parts," Devin said. And that's how they made music for 10 months, after which Mixing, Engineering and Mastering were done back in Rio de Janeiro, with multi-award winning Mastering Engineer, Ricardo Garcia.

"Chemistry means a lot, and when I met Chet and Chris, they were the caliber of musicians, that I wanted to work with on this," Devin said. "They're both on a very professional level, and basically where I'm at in trying to produce a top quality product. And you sort of try to stay in with your network of friends."

Intercontinental, multi-studio recording projects are nothing new, yet they are much easier with today's modern recording studios and internet technologies. "It's sort of interesting just how many Recording Artists are doing this now," Devin said, "and we're living proof that it can all be done at a level to create interest - not just by our fans, but by the Recording Academy's Grammy Awards as well. In the end, whether we were an Entry, or a Final Nominee, either way, it's an honor to be a part of the process."

You can read more, listen and download Rick's "Old School" CD at: rickdevin.com

Lisle Engle-Rock Veteran's Dream Come True

As I continue reviewing bands and artists for the Internet Radio Station www.ilike2rock.net, I had the pleasure of listening to an artist who has truly paid his dues and he has certainly captured the musical magic with his CD release "California Miles." Stop by and give it a whirl, I know you will like what you hear.




Lisle Engle has done it all in his music career. From fronting a cover band through high school to playing in a Boston-based band called The Promise and eventually moving west to conquer the big city of Los Angles. But mired and bogged down by managers, agents, A & R men and quite frankly corporate greed, the powers that be didn’t understand the musical vision that the band had. Subsequently, The Promise folded, but was reborn as a heavy-rock band formally called Head.

The band Head was supposed to be the break that Lisle and his band mates had worked so hard to achieve. But, again, the music wasn’t what mattered and was unappreciated and soon their “deal” was gone.

But, Lisle’s dream and conquest of creating compelling music still thrives and is thrust to the forefront with the veteran rocker’s collection of songs from the past ten years, a CD entitled “California Miles.”

Playing with some of L.A.’s finest session players, including Dorian Cheah on the violin, Giuseppe Patane on bass, Steve Holmes on drums and even a guest appearance by former band mate Pete Sjostedt (lead guitar on the cut “Open Wide”), these expert musicians capture Lisle’s raw emotions in song and spirit. The country-folk acoustics are inventively blended with lush violin work and are perfectly augmented by Lisle’s powerful and expressive vocals.

Other notable cuts like “Gonna Be Sure” and “Inside 4 U” (which incidentally has reached the number one position on Independent Internet Radio) only embellish Lisle’s talents as a master song writer and guitarist. Combining influences such as Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd and U2, Lisle has formulated an emotional and musical connection with his listeners, and when you do that, it is all about the music, a trait that any musician strives to achieve. The CD “California Miles” is a winner and, so is Lisle Engle.



http://www.ilike2rock.net/bands/e/lisle_engle.html

Nick Lowe's 'Jesus' Resurrected

As a huge Nick Lowe fan, I just have to pass this along!
reprinted from http://prod1.cmj.com/
2007-12-06

Story by: Eric Davidson

Nick Lowe's 'Jesus' Resurrected

Nick Lowe's brilliant 1978 debut, Jesus Of Cool, is finally getting the reissue treatment, coming out February 19 on Yep Roc. Jesus took the rootsy pub rock of Lowe's mid-'70s band Brinsley Schwarz, and added the zing of the new wave scene Lowe helped foster—he produced the Damned's debut single, widely considered the first British punk record, and many other records/demos of the era, notably Elvis Costello And The Attractions' early classics. Of course, all American labels noticed was the possibility of the title offending someone's mom in Missouri, so Lowe was forced to change the name of the record to the equally apt Pure Pop For Now People, which also contained a slightly altered track listing. So for this reissue, Yep Roc has restored the original sequence, added 10 rare bonus tracks (including the original version of Lowe's only U.S. top 40 hit, "Cruel To Be Kind"), more detailed liner notes (since a who's who of '70s Brit new wave scene musicians played on the record) and a new essay from British rock writer Will Burch. They're even offering the set in a double-vinyl version, a deserving deluxe treatment for a record that's been out of print for more than 20 years and was never officially available online.

Tracklist For Jesus Of Cool:
01. Music for Money
02. I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass
03. Little Hitler
04. Shake and Pop
05. Tonight
06. So It Goes
07. No Reason
08. 36 Inches High
09. Marie Provost
10. Nutted by Reality
11. Heart of the City (Live)
12. Shake That Rat*
13. I Love My Label*
14. They Called It Rock*
15. Born a Woman*
16. Endless Sleep*
17. Halfway to Paradise*
18. Rollers Show*
19. Cruel To Be Kind (Original Version)*
20. Heart of the City*
* bonus track

www.nicklowe.net
www.yeproc.com

2008 Hotel Congress Record Festival

If you are in the neighborhood, be sure to stop by!




2008 Hotel Congress Record Festival
- FREE to the public! January 12, 2008
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

It’s an entire festival of records and music stuff — Congress is partnering up with some of the best dealers and merchants to create a total paradise to the music geek, whether your passion is records, vintage gear, musical instruments or collectible goods. This special day will feature tons of rare/new/used/collectible vinyl, vintage turntables/speakers/receivers, music-related merch and more. We’ll have guest DJs throwing down their gems all day and free vinyl raffles and gift card drawings to spread the love. This event is FREE!

…featuring independent dealers and merchants including:

Zia Records
Bookman’s
Toxic Ranch
Twist & Shout
Stereo Hospital
Jad Jams
Revolver Records

Tickets: FREE

Vinyl Collective Sales

Tue 4 Dec 2007
Top 30 records sold in November 2007
Vinyl Collective sells collectible vinyl at reasonable prices!


1 HEAVENS “Patent Pending” LP (hand #’d out of 100 copies)
2 BOMB THE MUSIC INDUSTRY! “Get Warmer” LP clear vinyl w/ white splatter
3 THE PLAYING FAVORITES “I Remember When I Was Pretty” LP pink/blue color in color
4 MINUS THE BEAR “Planet of Ice” dbl LP solid white vinyl
5 Bomb the Music Industry! / O Pioneers split LP 10″ Mystery colored vinyl
6 MINUS THE BEAR “Highly Refined Pirates” LP White with Blue and Black vinyl
7 SAVES THE DAY “Under the Boards” LP Color 1
8 SAVES THE DAY “Under the Boards” LP Color 2
8 Tim Barry “Rivanna Junction” LP grey/black half and half vinyl Avail
10 American Steel - Rogue’s March LP
11 BEN WEASEL “These Ones Are Bitter” LP clear light blue vinyl
12 EVERY TIME I DIE “The Big Dirty” LP leapord print vinyl
13 MINUS THE BEAR “Highly Refined Pirates” LP Gold with White and Blue vinyl
14 NORMA JEAN 4 x LP Vinyl Box Set colored vinyl set A limited to 400
14 DRAG THE RIVER “You Can’t Live This Way” LP Grey Vinyl
14 Portugal the Man Waiter: You Vultures LP clear w/ gold
17 Converge “Petitioning Forever” dbl LP Red/Orange/White/Turquoise Swirl
17 American Steel - Jagged Thoughts LP
17 12′’ Record Jacket Sleeve. Fits over album jacket.
20 Chris Wollard/Mike Hale split 7″ pink hot water music
21 MINUS THE BEAR “Planet of Ice” dbl LP clear w/ gold splatter
21 Tim Barry “Laurel St Demos” LP orange/red swirl vinyl
21 Casket Lottery “Possibilities & Maybes” 2xLP Clear vinyl
24 Bomb the Music Industry! “To Leave or Die in Long Island” 12″ blue/pink split
25 Converge “Petitioning Forever” dbl LP Red/Orange/White/Turquoise Split vinyl
25 DRAG THE RIVER “Esta Loco” LP Black Vinyl
27 THE PLAYING FAVORITES “I Remember When I Was Pretty” LP blue w/ white speckles
27 THE PLAYING FAVORITES “I Remember When I Was Pretty” LP pink/blue half and half
27 Chris Wollard/Mike Hale split 7″ clear hot water music
30 MINUS THE BEAR “Interpretaciones Del Oso” LP mystery colored vinyl
30 Limbeck “Hi, Everything’s..”LP white vinyl
30 Bomb the Music Industry! “To Leave or Die in Long Island” 12″ black/pink split
30 BLACK CROSS “Severance Pays” LP Pink Vinyl
30 Vinyl Collective Vinyl Bin T-shirt Brown Shirt Large

Vinyl Preservation Society of Idaho

I want to bring your attention to a new site and organization dedicated to the vinyl record. I hope you take the time and visit the site (although it seems to be a work in progress) and learn what the organization can do for our wonderful audio format.

http://vpsidaho.org/

The Vinyl Preservation Society of Idaho was founded on the following principles and respectfully asks its members to adopt them and embrace them as their own.

The 10 Commandments

1) Honor the importance of music as an art form
2) Listen actively and with intention
3) Respect others and their musical choices
4) Maintain an open mind and a curious ear
5) Choose vinyl whenever there’s a musical choice to be made
6) Preserve our vinyl heritage by caring for and about vinyl records
7) Recognize your ownership of the Society by actively influencing its direction
and development
8) Evangelize the vinyl life and your role as an Ambassador for the Society at
every opportunity
9) Share your vinyl history, knowledge and passion
10) Support your local independent record merchants

I am extremely interested and anything that anyone can do to support this historical audio format gets my thumbs up! I will be learning more about the society and hopefully have more information very soon!

http://vpsidaho.org/

eBay Vinyl Record Sales

I would like to thank the gentleman who operates http://ccdiscoveries.blogspot.com/ for this weekly update with regard to vinyl record sales on the auction giant eBay


Vinyl Records Top 5 eBay Sales Week Ending 11/24/2007
Top 5 List:


1. 12" - Madonna "Erotica" Picture Disc - $5,250.00 Start: $5,250.00 Bids: 1


2. 45 - Beatles VS Four Seasons Picture Sleeve $5,100.00 Start: $9.99 Bids: 33


3. 45 - The Savoys "Can It Be" / "Now She's Left Me" - $3,827.77 Start: $3,827.77 Bids: 4


4. 45 - The Honeys "Surfin Down The Swanee River" / "Shoot The Curl" - $3,605.88 Start: $0.99 Bids: 20


5. 45 - Gene Toones "What More Do You Want" / "How It Feels" - $2,598.00 Start: $99.99 Bids: 26


Additionally, here are the eBay sales for the following weeks in mid October and early/mid November:

Vinyl Records Top 5 eBay Sales - 5 Week Update List

Week Ending 10/20
1. 45 RPM - Soul Incorporated "My Proposal" - $3,750.00
2. 45 RPM - Professionals "That's Why I Love You" - $3,261.99
3. 45 RPM - Carbon Copies "Just Don't Love You" - $3,254.04
4. LP - Hank Mobley - $2,826.00
5. LP - Lee Morgan "Indeed" $2,375.00


Week Ending 10/27
1. LP - Mozart Sonatas Vox Box Set - $8,000.00
2. LP - Boyd Bennett - $3,374.00
3. 45 - The Chosen Few - $3,057.77
4. LP - Bach Sonatas, Jacques Dumond Box Set - $3,050.00
5. LP - Pink Floyd blue vinyl - $3,000.00


Week Ending 11/03
1. LP - Bach Cello Suites, Andre Levy Box Set - $20,000.00
2. 45 - Joy Division "An Ideal For Living" - $2,247.22
3. LP - Beatles "Abbey Road" Rare UK Issue - $2,225.00
4. LP - Tina Brooks "True Blue" - $1,925.00
5. LP - Metallica "And Justice For All" Japan - $1,752.00


Week Ending 11/10
1. LP - Axehammer "Windrider" - $9,099.00
2. LP - Bach Sonatas, Jacques Dumond Box Set - $5,223.00
3. 45 - George Harrison "Love Comes To Everyone" Picture
Sleeve - $3,999.00
4. 45 - (Northern Soul) - $3,550.00
5. LP - Bach Sonatas, Devy Erlih Box Set - $3,468.00


Week Ending 11/17

1. LP - Frank Ballard "Rhythm Blues Party" - $2,995.00
2. 45 - Bob & Sheri - $2,927.98
3. 12" - U2 "Pride" Clear Vinyl Australia - $2,750.00
4. 45 - Negative Approach test press - $2,410.00
5. LP - Bach Suite Violin Cello, Annlies Schmidt Box Set -
$2,225.00