Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

lots to get to today, we get to look at some great new album cover art, Paul & Ringo squash the Olympic get together, Gibson.com brings us an exclusive video interview with the Quarrymen, another edition of Jon Scorfina's Last Collector Standing and of course, this date in music history and lots more!

But, first up is an amazing story, a simple photograph, that has made pop culture history:

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Webcam in Abbey Road studios films The Beatles famous walk live

I guess if you are in the area (London that is), it is a unique opportunity to recreate one of the world's most recognized album covers, while your friends watch you do it at home. Apparently, a camera has been set up across from the iconic zebra crossing in Abbey Road, where The Beatles were photographed on the cover of their 1969 album Abbey Road.

Abbey Road studios, where the Beatles produced 90 per cent of their recordings, host a live stream of the crossing for visitors to share their experience in real time.

The crossing, which can be found in St. John's Wood, has snapped thousands of visitors and even couples on their wedding day.

If you are curious to watch in real time, (for some reason, i was), check it out HERE

Buy Abbey Road On Vinyl

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WARBRINGER Reveal New Album Cover

Los Angeles-based thrashers WARBRINGER will release their third album, 'Worlds Torn Asunder,' on September 27th via Century Media Records.

'Worlds Torn Asunder' was produced and mixed by the renowned Steve Evetts (SUICIDE SILENCE, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, SYMPHONY X), and features artwork by the talented Dan Seagrave, who designed Warbringer's previous album cover.
















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ICS VORTEX Reveal Cover Art

Norway's ICS VORTEX is releasing the extremely versatile "Storm Seeker" debut album on August 22nd, 2011 in Europe and August 23rd, 2011 in North America via Century Media Records. The atmospheric album's front cover artwork is stunning, to say the least....

ICS VORTEX "Storm Seeker" Track-Listing:

1. The Blackmobile
2. Odin's Tree
3. Skoal!
4. Dogsmacked
5. Aces
6. Windward
7. When Shuffled Off
8. Oil In Water
9. Storm Seeker
10. Flaskeskipper
11. The Sub Mariner






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Textures Release New Album Artwork

Shown is the cover art for Textures’ have released the album cover art for their upcoming album, ‘Dualism.’ The artwork was designed by bassist Remko Tielemans and former frontman Eric Kalsbeek. The record is due out in Europe, South America, Australia and Asia on September 23 and in North America on September 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The album was recorded at Split Second Sound Studio in Amsterdam and was produced by guitarist Jochem Jacobs.

Dualism

1. Arms of the Sea
2. Black Horses Stampede
3. Reaching Home
4. Sanguine Draws the Oath
5. Consonant Hemispheres
6. Burning the Midnight Oil
7. Singularity
8. Minor Earth, Major Skies
9. Stoic Resignation
10. Foreclosure
11. Sketches from a Motionless Statue


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my favorite album cover for today

EINHERJER: New Album Title, Artwork Unveiled

Eight years after the release of 'Blot,' legendary Viking metal act EINHERJER will issue its comeback album, "Nørrøn", on September 9 via Indie Recordings. The effort was recorded at Studio Borealis and was produced by EINHERJER's Frode Glesnes. Matt Hyde (SLAYER, MONSTER MAGNET) mixed the effort. The cover artwork was painted by Renathe H. Bryn.

Read more about the band at Blabbermouth


















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Rwake Reveal Cover Art For New Album

Here is the new album cover art for the upcoming Rwake album, 'Rest.' The follow up to 2007’s 'Voices Of Omens' was recorded at Engine Studios in Chicago, Illinois, with noted engineer Sanford Parker.

Rest will be released in North American on September 27 on CD, digital, as well as pressed on olive green and 180 gram black vinyl.















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Glorior Belli Reveals New Album "The Southern Darkness" Artwork

Black metal act Glorior Belli signed to Metal Blade Records back in May for the release of their new album "The Great Southern Darkness." The band has released the album's cover artwork, as well.

'The Great Southern Darkness' is scheduled for release in Germany on August 23rd, 2011, and in the rest of Europe on August 26th, 2011.















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SINNER Reveal Cover Art And Tracklist Of New Album

German rockers SINNER - featuring PRIMAL FEAR bassist / co-founder Mat Sinner - have unveiled the cover art of their new album, One Bullet Left.

The tracklist:

'The One You Left Behind'
'Back On Trail'
'Give & Take'
'One Bullet Left'
'10 2 Death'
'Haunted'
'Atomic Playboys'
Suicide Mission'
'Wake Me When I'm Sober'
'Mind Over Matter'
'Mend To Be Broken'
'Rolling Away'





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Death Metallers Morbus Chron Annouce Vinyl Release

Swedish death metallers Morbus Chron have announced a vinyl release of their album 'Sleepers in the Rift,' via Detest and Me Saco Un Ojo Records.

The vinyl version of the album will include an exclusive track, "Obscuritas',"and will be limited to a run of 1000 copies. There will also be 100 copies pressed on colored vinyl.


A-Side

1. Through The Gaping Gate / Coughing In A Coffin
2. Creepy Creeping Creep
3. Hymns To A Stiff
4. Red Hook Horror
5. The Hallucinating Dead

B-Side

6. Ways Of Torture
7. Obscuritas
8. Dead Body Pile Necrophile
9. Lidless Coffin
10. Deformation Of The Dark Matter

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THE CHARIOT Posts Exclusive 'Long Live' LP Bonus Track on facebook

Atlanta, GA’s THE CHARIOT recently posted the new track ‘Music of a Grateful Heart’ on their official Facebook page. The track is cut from the new vinyl LP version of the band’s latest GOOD FIGHT MUSIC release, Long Live, set to release on August 2nd. The digital and physical CD version of Long Live was originally released on November 22nd, 2010 and is the band’s fourth full-length album to date.

The new 180 gram weight vinyl LP comes with exclusive silk-screened, hand-numbered jackets. Hot Topic will exclusively carry a white version of the vinyl with black spatters, numbered 1 through 1,000. The GOOD FIGHT store, the band (on tour), and your favorite local vinyl retailer will carry black with white spatters, numbered 1,001 through 2000. The vinyl will include a bonus track, ‘Music of a Grateful Heart’, previously available only on the limited edition 7-inch version.

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Screaming Trees to release 'lost' album

American grunge band Screaming Trees are sceduled to release their 'lost' album 'Last Words: The Final Recordings', more than 11 years after it was recorded.

The legendary Seattle band, who were fronted by Isobel Campbell collaborator Mark Lanegan - pictured - made their last LP in late 1999 but were released from their label before they could put it out. Those final sessions were financed by the band and produced by drummer Barrett Martin. The studio tapes were never mixed or released and gathered dust for more than a decade.

Late last year Martin found the two-inch reels and had them restored and transferred to digital. The final Screaming Trees album is now set for release on August 2 as a digital download. A CD and vinyl version of the album will appear shortly after.

The tracklist:

'Ash Gray Sunday'
'Door Into Summer'
'Revelator'
'Crawlspace'
'Black Rose Way'
'Reflections'
'Tomorrow Changes'
'Low Life'
'Anita Grey'
'Last Words'

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examiner.com has a revealing interview, and it's great to see the band active again!

Talk: An Interview with YES

Yes was formed in London in 1968, and was considered a musical phenomenon soon after. Yes' revolutionary combination of neoclassical suite structures, astonishing vocal harmonies, and electrifying musicianship, cemented their reign as the quintessential progressive rock band, of not only that era, but of all time.

It seems like everyone, from the age of five to sixty-five, says that Yes is their favorite band. Not surprising, as Yes' music has often been compared to works of art, whether it be a literary masterpiece or a painting. With their elaborate musical styling and complex layers of sound, their live performance is unsurpassed.

Earlier this week, Yes released their first album in over a decade, and are currently in the middle of a nationwide tour with Styx. Christopher Squire took some time from his non-stop schedule to speak with me about the evolution of Yes, what makes their shows stellar, and reuniting with Jon Anderson.

Continue reading on Examiner.com Talk: An Interview with YES

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I know i post a lot of these lists, however, someone takes the time to create them we may as well look at them :O)  put together at blogs.laweekly.com  by Jason Roche

The Most Ridiculously Awesome/Awesomely Ridiculous Power Metal Album Covers



Get all the details at blogs.laweekly.com















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TRAPPED UNDER ICE to Release New Album, ‘Big Kiss Goodnight’

Vinyl Version Via REAPER RECORDS

Hardcore genre dominators TRAPPED UNDER ICE and GOOD FIGHT MUSIC are pleased to announce the upcoming physical and digital release of the band’s new album, Big Kiss Goodnight. The album drops on October 11th, 2011 and boasts production credits from New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert. REAPER RECORDS is partnering with GOOD FIGHT MUSIC on the launch and is scheduled to release a special vinyl version of the record.

The band plans to hit the road on a United States headline tour in the fall to support Big Kiss Goodnight. Stay tuned for upcoming details about tour dates.

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man, as soon as i get some extra cash (that's a true oxymoron by the way), this is mine!

Metallica St. Anger Limited Edition Orange Vinyl

Originally, released in 2003, St. Anger is Metallica’s eighth studio album and first since 1997’s ReLoad. They may have a new outlook and a new bass player here, but one thing about Metallica will forever remain unchanged, they are still one of the biggest, greatest rock bands in the world.

The Bob Rock produced affair is heavy, it is intense, and it reaffirmed Metallica’s place at the top of Metal where they belong. As drummer Lars Ulrich put it, “If you’re looking for ballads on this record, you’ll be looking for a long, long time.”

Four 180g vinyl 45RPM discs pressed at Pallas and housed in four single-pocket Stoughton jackets with 4 panel folder in box.

Available for purchase from Because Sound Matters on July 14th at 1:00 PM PST.






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I always find these auctions interesting, we'll soon see how much people will pay for pop culture memorabilia


The Haight-Ashbury Collection of Original Psychedelic Art at Heritage Auctions

DALLAS, TX.- The Haight-Ashbury Collection of original hand-crafted psychedelic art, original 1960s rock posters, including original work by the biggest names in the genre - artists Rick Griffin, Alton Kelley, Stanley Mouse, David Singer and Victor Moscoso, among the many - will be offered as part of Heritage Auctions July 29th Signature(r) Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction in Dallas. "This amazing collection originated years ago in the San Francisco Bay Area, and was assembled by a true patron of the arts," said Garry Shrum, Consignment Director for Music Memorabilia at Heritage. "With aspirations of becoming a poster artist himself, the collector did the next best thing to working for Bill Graham - he sought out the individual Fillmore poster artists themselves."

After befriending the artists, and buying items directly from them - and being a man of means - he was able to put together an enormous and impressive collection, and he didn't stop with Rock posters. He became friends with noted photographer Bob Seidemann, whose iconic photos of Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead are included in this sale, and painter Mati Klarwein, who famously provided such wonderful graphics for album covers for the likes Miles Davis and Santana.

"Some of the material from this amazing collection will be offered in Heritage's Comics and Comic Art Auction in August," said Shrum, "but the bulk of the Rock-related material is going to be offered right here at the end of July. It's all direct from the Golden Gate City to collectors. Can't you just smell the incense?"

Highlights of the collection include:

Alton Kelley Winged Eyeball Original Poster Art: Oil on canvas, signed by Kelley. Some dings to the frame; otherwise, in Excellent condition, 30" x 40", framed to 42" x 52.5". Estimate: $20,000+.

Mati Klarwein Atomic Bomb Poster: A large psychedelic poster by the renowned artist, circa the 1960s. Well known for his surrealist paintings, Klarwein's works have been used on album covers for decades, including Miles Davis' Bitches Brew, Carlos Santana's Abraxas, and Leonard Bernstein's Age of Anxiety. In Very Good+ condition, 50.5" x 35", framed to 55" x 39.5". Estimate: $20,000+.

Jim Fitzpatrick Girl With Wings Painting: Oil on canvas. In Excellent condition, framed to 21.5" x 21.5". Estimate: $10,000+.

Mati Klarwein Nosdaligalastalgia Painting: Oil on wood painting, signed by Klarwein. In Very Good condition, 17" x 23.25". Estimate: $10,000+.

Jerry Garcia Signed Compliments Poster and Triptych Poster: A 22.5" x 47.5" poster signed by both Garcia and artist Victor Moscoso, matted and framed to 29.5" x 55" and in Excellent condition. A version of this image was used as the cover for Garcia's 1974 LP, Compliments. Estimate: $8,000+.

Jerry Garcia 1974 Compliments Full-Figure Triptych Artwork: A triptych poster matted and framed to 39" x 22", in Very Good+ condition. A version of this image was used as the cover for Garcia's 1974 LP, Compliments. Estimate: $8,000+.

Jerry Garcia 1974 Compliments Half-Figure Triptych Artwork: In Excellent condition, 39" x 22", matted and framed to 31" x 47". A version of this image was used as the cover for Garcia's 1974 LP, Compliments. Estimate: $8,000+.

Jerry Garcia Original Album Cover Art for Garcia by Bob Seidemann (Warner Brothers, 1972): Bob Seidemann's controversial original mixed media production art for the cover of Jerry Garcia's first solo album, Garcia (1972). When originally released, the LP came with a "Garcia" sticker that covered up the breast in the lower right corner. A combination of photo collage and what appears to be white correction fluid separating the composition's two areas, the piece is the epitome of "one-of-a-kind." For Garcia fans, as well as Seidemann devotees, this artwork is a Deadhead's dream come true. Estimate: $2,500+.

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love this column!

Last Collector Standing

Don Perry and Bonnie Spinola on the Thrill of the Hunt

By Jon Scorfina

Often, the most sincere record collectors have no professional associations with the music industry. Their collections stem from nothing but a love of music. We met this week's Last Collector Standing through Anna Zachritz of Euclid Records, who suggested two of the store's most dedicated regulars.

Take the time to read the rest at blogs.riverfronttimes.com

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Rolling Stones to Recreate Historic Hyde Park Gig?

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood revealed he and the Stones plan a series of gigs to mark their 50th anniversary next year and hope to recreate their 1969 show at Hyde Park. He is meeting bandmate Keith Richards this week to begin discussions. "We'll try to recapture the old camaraderie," he said.

"I know Keith is fully supportive, as are the rest of the boys in the Stones. We'll see what we can do as a unit. Playing Hyde Park would be fabulous."

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McCartney and Starr Say No Beatles Olympics Reunion

The surviving Beatles have put to rest the rumors of a possible 'reunion' at the London Olympics in 2012.

Previously, it had been reported by U.K. newspaper The Sun that festival organizers were hoping to get Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to perform together at the ceremonies, perhaps with members of the Harrison and Lennon families joining in to properly represent all four original Beatles.

Representatives for both McCartney and Starr have shot down those reports, with McCartney calling it “tabloid stuff.” A rep for Starr said “this is not true.”

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wow, has it been that long ago? still one of my favorite LPs (at least in the top 50)

Boston’s Classic Self-Titled Album Marks 35th Anniversary

Released in August 8, 1976

Boston founder Tom Scholz will revisit the band’s classic 1976 self-titled debut album this weekend on the syndicated radio program In The Studio. Scholz sat down with program host Redbeard for a one-on-one interview to discuss the creation of the unique album. The guitarist and inventor spent seven years constructing ‘Boston’ his basement, spending a total of just $1,700 to record what remains, 35 years later, a groundbreaking release, both musically and from a technological standpoint. To date, the album has sold more than 17 million copies.

Scholz recalls his initial work with the late Brad Delp, saying: “He sang one track and I considered handcuffing myself to him at that point and throwing away the key, just to make sure that he’d be there for the next one.”

Archival interview audio from Delp reveals the humorous moment when he realized exactly how well the album had sold. “When I got home, I had an apartment. I called up our accountant and said, I’m thinking about maybe buying a house, can I do that? My accountant said, ‘How many?’”

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British Compilation Focuses on the Career of Ronnie James Dio

It's been just over a year since the passing of hard rock great Ronnie James Dio, but his legacy will live on as Universal Music presents The Ronnie James Dio Story: Mightier Than The Sword, a 2CD collection celebrating over three decades of music from one of the greatest vocalists in the entire history of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.

As lead vocalist to such Rock giants as Rainbow and Black Sabbath, as well as fronting his own eponymous band for nearly three decades, Dio created some of the genres most defining and respected works.

Read more at our friends at vintagevinyl news.com

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gibson.com has a wonderful video interview and a look back into the Beatles' early days. amazing story and a part of rock and roll history:

The Gibson Video Interview: The Quarrymen

by Michael Wright

Before The Beatles, there was a band called The Quarrymen. The musical menagerie of John Lennon and his school friends was formed in 1956, inspired by the skiffle craze that was sweeping the country and the intoxicating allure of rock and roll.

Read the rest and watch the videos at Gibson.com









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Breaking Benjamin to Issue Greatest Hits Collection This August

by Carlos Ramirez

Modern rock heroes Breaking Benjamin will be issuing a hits collection titled 'Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin' on August 16, 2011. The two-disc release will feature the band's chart-topping hits including 'Breath, 'So Cold,' 'Sooner or Later,' 'The Diary of Jane" and 'I Will Not Bow,' as well as an entire disc of rare recordings including never-before-released songs, live performances, rare acoustic recordings and remixes.

Read more at noisecreep.com

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Hot Water Music readies first new release in seven years

Floridian punk rockers Hot Water Music last released music back in 2004. However, the group recently started writing again to spark some of that old post-hardcore magic. The resulting effort from their reconvening is a two-track single comprised of “The Fire, The Steel, The Tread” and “Adds Up To Nothing”.

Despite being an HWM release, the band have yet to actually enter the studio together, as both tracks were done in stages in Gainesville, FL and Grass Valley, CA respectively. As for why the band waited to drop new material after reuniting back in 2007, frontman Chuck Ragan said it all boiled down to “timing. We’ve wanted to get it together but have all been full steam ahead in our own directions that it’s taken this long to do it.”

The single will first be available digitally on August 2nd. Along with the standard vinyl treatment, HWM’s own webstore and labels Chunksaah and No Idea will offer special edition colored vinyl available on August 29th, with pre-sale kicking off August 15th. The band also have plans to record a full-length this winter, so stay tuned for more on that.





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this is a must have for fans of ufo, and i certainly count myself as one of them (i grew up listening to Force It and Phenomenon!)

Five-CD UFO Anthology Box Be Issued

UFO: The Chrysalis Years (1973-1979) collects studio works and unreleased gems.

In the early ‘70s, a British rock band by the name of UFO rose from obscurity to international stardom with fans all over the world. To commemorate the band’s great success, EMI plans the release of a five-CD, 81-track anthology compilation box set that covers their studio work in chronological order. The discs are dotted with single edits, B-sides, live tracks including a 45-minute live set from their first US show date, and a single remix. Most importantly, The Chrysalis Years (1973-1979) becomes a collector’s set. The band remained with Chrysalis for many more albums although their fame had dimmed quite a bit. To commemorate those later years, it is rumored that EMI will follow up this volume with a second one.

UFO: The Chrysalis Years (1973-1979) is scheduled for release in the UK on July 11, and the US on August 9.





The Chrysalis Years (1973-1979) tracklisting:

Disc 1:

Give Her The Gun (Single A-Side)
Sweet Little Thing (Single B-Side)
Oh My
Crystal Light
Doctor Doctor
Space Child
Rock Bottom
Too Young To Know
Time On My Hands
Built For Comfort
Lipstick Traces
Queen Of The Deep
Doctor Doctor (Single Edit) *
Bob Harris session (October 28th, 1974):
Rock Bottom
Time On My Hands
Give Her The Gun

Disc 2:

Oh My (Electric Ballroom, Atlanta, GA (November 5th, 1974) (Previously Unreleased)
Doctor Doctor (Electric Ballroom, Atlanta, GA (November 5th, 1974) (Previously Unreleased)
Built For Comfort (Electric Ballroom, Atlanta, GA (November 5th, 1974) (Previously Unreleased)
Give Her The Gun (Electric Ballroom, Atlanta, GA (November 5th, 1974) (Previously Unreleased)
Cold Turkey (Electric Ballroom, Atlanta, GA (November 5th, 1974) (Previously Unreleased)
Space Child (Electric Ballroom, Atlanta, GA (November 5th, 1974) (Previously Unreleased)
Rock Bottom (Electric Ballroom, Atlanta, GA (November 5th, 1974) (Previously Unreleased)
Prince Kujuku (Electric Ballroom, Atlanta, GA (November 5th, 1974) (Previously Unreleased)
Let It Roll
Shoot Shoot
High Flyer
Love Lost Love
Out In The Street

Disc 3:

Mother Mary
Too Much Of Nothing
Dance Your Life Away
This Kid's (Including 'Between The Walls')
Natural Thing
I'm A Loser
Can You Roll Her
Belladonna
Reasons Love
Highway Lady
On With The Action
A Fool In Love
Martian Landscape
Too Hot To Handle
Just Another Suicide
Try Me
Lights Out

Disc 4:

Gettin' Ready
Alone Again Or
Electric Phase
Love To Love
Try Me (Single Remix) *:
Too Hot To Handle (John Peel session (June 27th, 1977)
Lights Out (John Peel session (June 27th, 1977)
Try Me (John Peel session (June 27th, 1977)
Only You Can Rock Me
Pack It Up (And Go)
Arbory Hill
Ain't No Baby
Lookin' Out For No 1
Hot 'N' Ready
Cherry
You Don't Fool Me
Lookin' Out For No 1 (Reprise)
One More For The Rodeo
Born To Lose
Only You Can Rock Me (Single Version) *

Disc 5

Natural Thing
Out In The Street
Only You Can Rock Me
Doctor Doctor
Mother Mary
This Kid's
Love To Love
Lights Out
Rock Bottom
Too Hot To Handle
I'm A Loser
Let It Roll
Shoot Shoot
Doctor Doctor (Live Single Edit)
On With The Action (Live Single B-Side) *
* - Available on CD for the first time

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and to top off our day in vinyl record news we have another product being made from old, worn out records:

Recycled Vinyl Record Guitar Picks (set of 6)

Set of six guitar picks made from recycled LPs.

Just because a vinyl record is too scratched to be played on a turntable, that doesn't mean it can't play anymore! Strum your guitar using our Recycled Vinyl Record Guitar Picks.

Each set of six guitar picks is created from discarded LPs that are cut and sanded smooth by hand in the USA. Thickness varies slightly from 1.25-1.55mm.

Buy yours at vat19.com







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and in music history for today, July 15th:

In 1952, 8 year old Gladys Knight won $2000 on a US television show called Ted Mack's Amateur Hour, where she sang a tune appropriately titled "Too Young". Knight would make her first record just 5 years later.

In 1958, John Lennon's mother, 44-year-old Julia Lennon, was struck and killed by a car driven by an off-duty policeman while she was crossing Menlove Avenue towards a bus stop. 24-year-old Constable Eric Clague was later acquitted of the offence by a jury who attributed Julia's demise to "death by mis-adventure." He was however suspended from duty and later resigned from the Liverpool Constabulary to take a job as postman. John, who was 17 at the time and living with his Aunt Mimi, was overcome by grief and would later say "I was in a blind rage for two years. I was either drunk or fighting."

In 1963, Elvis begins filming the movie Viva Las Vegas with Ann-Margaret. When the wedding scene was filmed, many tabloid magazines published still photos and suggested that Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret really had gotten married. Although critics bashed the film, it finished at number 11 on the list of the Top 20 Movie Box Office hits of 1964. The title track was released as a single, but could only climb to #29.

In 1964, after being recorded in just one take, The Animals' "House of the Rising Sun" entered the UK chart at #16. The next week, it was at #3 and seven days later it rose to number one. To promote the group in the US, disc jockeys were sent boxes of animal crackers wrapped with special promotional material.



In 1965, this weeks US Top three singles, #3 The Byrds, 'Mr Tambourine Man', #2 The Four Tops, 'I Can't Help Myself' and at #1 The Rolling Stones with '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction.'

In 1967, The Doors and The Jefferson Airplane both played an afternoon and evening show to over 8,000 fans at Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California.

Creedence Clearwater Revival's debut album was released in 1968

In 1972, Elton John started a five week run at #1 on the Billboard album chart with "Honky Chateau", his first US chart topper.

In 1973, the Edgar Winter Group, Sly & The Family Stone, Canned Heat, Lindisfarne and The Kinks all appear at The Great Western Express festival at White City, west London. With his wife having recently walked out of their marriage, taking their young children with her, Ray Davies of The Kinks announces from the stage that he is sick of the whole thing and is retiring. He then walks into a local hospital and collapses from an overdose of tranquillizers.

In 1976, Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina announce that they were dissolving their partnership after a six year run. The pair had cracked the Billboard Top 40 three times, including the #4 hit "Your Mama Don't Dance" in 1972. Loggins' solo career would bring 14 more US Top 40 hits.

In 1978, Bob Dylan performed before the largest open-air concert audience (for a single artist). About 200,000 fans turned out at Blackbushe Airport in England.

Also in 1978, the Rolling Stones started a two-week run at #1 on the US album chart with 'Some Girls', the group's seventh US No.1 album.

In 1986, Columbia Records dropped Johnny Cash after 28 years. Johnny signed with Polygram the next year.

In 1988, MTV bans Neil Young's video "This Note Is For You", which parodied corporate rock by showing a Michael Jackson look-alike whose hair catches fire. The ban would soon be lifted and the video was put into heavy rotation, resulting in it eventually winning the MTV Video Music Award for Best Video of the Year in 1989.



In 1989, Pink Floyd appeared in Canal di San Marco, Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy on a floating stage. Over 200,000 people attended the gig (almost double the number authorities had planned for) causing damage to buildings and bridges. The cleaning of the area after the concert was said to be around £25,000 and the concert was broadcast live on TV to over 20 countries with an estimated audience of almost 100 million. Two Venice councillors were later ordered to stand trial for the costs incurred by the concert.

In 1997, Ary Groenhuijzen, keyboard player with US 50's group The Teddy Bears died. (1958 US No.1 single 'To Know Him, Is To Love Him').

In 1999, the Rolling Stones reported that they had an intake of over $337 million from the previous two years. The average nightly take on the 147 shows was over $2¼ million, as the band played to more than 5.6 million people, selling out all but 20 shows.

Also in 1999 - Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band opened their reunion tour.

In 2001, police ended an Insane Clown Posse show in Toledo, Ohio after over 100 fans went on the stage. Most of the bands equipment is destroyed in the melee. not sure if any clowns were hurt....

In 2000, Sad Cafe singer Paul Young died of a heart attack at his Manchester home aged 53. ‘Run Home Girl’ was a hit for Sad Cafe in the US, ‘Everyday Hurts’ was a UK No.3 hit in 1979. Joined Mike Rutherford and Paul Carrack in Mike and the Mechanics and had the hits ‘The Living Years’ and ‘Silent Running’.

In 2004, U2 called in police after thieves nicked a copy of the bands latest album ‘Vertigo’. The CD was stolen during a photo shoot with the band in the south of France.

In 2007, more than 10,000 people applied for a job with P Diddy after the rapper posted an advert on Youtube looking to find a new personal assistant. He warned applicants that the job would be far from easy and would involve everything from getting him ready for the red carpet to aiding in billion dollar deals to helping him jump out of planes in movies.

birthdays today include (among others) Peter Lewis (Moby Grape) (66), Linda Ronstadt (65), Joe Satriani (55), Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd) (63) and Millie Jackson (67)

Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne

FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 11, 2011


DEAR JERRY: My memory may not be completely accurate about this, but I think I once heard on American Top 40 that the longest note held by a solo female is found in “Woman in Love,” by Barbra Streisand.

Of course that would include only Top 40 hits up to the time of that broadcast, most likely in the 1980s.

Is this true, and, if so, is Barbra still the note-holding champ?
—Trudy Styles, Milwaukee

DEAR TRUDY: If what you heard pertained only to No. 1 solo hits, then Barbra's “Woman in Love” wins in the take-a-deep-breath-and-hold-it category. This she does about 2:25 into the song, holding the word “all” for about 14 seconds.

What you may not know is that Streisand's world-class long notes are found on her albums, not singles. Eliminating 45s and chart hits from the equation opens the door for “On My Way to You,” from the 1988 “Till I Loved You” collection.

Barbra takes a quick breath, then delivers the final 25 seconds (“to you”) without pause or quiver, and just four seconds shy of the world record at the time (29.03).

The album's title track, “Till I Loved You,” a duet with her then-current love interest, Don Johnson, became a Top 25 hit.

If your parameters are widened by even one notch, anywhere from Top 2 to Top 100, a new long-winded champ would be crowned.

Include the entire Top 100 and the winner is Bill Withers. In “Lovely Day,” Bill repeatedly holds the word “day” for at least 10 seconds. But the lovely “day” at 3:05 runs for approximately 19 seconds.

“Lovely Day” reached No. 30 in early 1978.

As for the ladies, the nod goes to Donna Summer. Her 1979 “Dim All the Lights,” which peaked at No. 2 nationally, includes a note held for 16 seconds.

At 0:46, just as the tempo shifts into high gear, Donna sustains the word “up” until the 1:02 mark.

Ironically, the follow-up to Summer's summer hit, “Dim All the Lights,” is a duet with, of all people, Barbra Streisand: “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough).”

As one might expect from these two, this disco classic includes a long note. Streisand provides it with a 16-second “tear,” at 1:44 as the disco beat begins.

During live shows, many of the world's great vocalists carry a note to extremes not found on their recordings. I have watched Nana Mouskouri sustain notes for 40-plus seconds, and Whitney Houston has done the same during “I Will Always Love You.”

Now let's expand the competition to other continents. In 2005, Dean Frenkel, an Australian overtone singer, nearly doubled the previous record (29.03 seconds) for the longest continuous vocal note. On live TV, with Guinness World Record adjudicators on hand, Dean held on for 57 seconds.

But, as you know, records were made to be broken.

On September 8, 2009, in New York, Richard Fink IV shattered Frenkel's effort, with an official GWR time of 1:43.19. As of this writing, Fink's amazing record still stands.

Speaking of standing, the Guinness longest note rules require the person to stand. Apparently, one can sustain a note much longer if sitting.

Whether those aspiring for GWR notoriety choose to sing a note in their normal or falsetto register doesn't matter, as long as there is no break in the vocal. Richard Fink IV opted for falsetto, saying higher notes require less air.

The clock also stops if there is more than a half step (semitone) deviation from the chosen note, or an amplitude drop that exceeds 10 decibels.


IZ ZAT SO? Barbra Streisand may not be a Guinness World Record holder, but she has more than enough awards to fill the mantle and the walls. Foremost among those are: Grammy Awards (8); AGVA Georgie Awards (4); Academy Awards (2); Emmy Awards (4); Golden Globe Awards (7); People's Choice Awards (3); Gold Albums (51); Platinum Albums (30); Multi-Platinum albums (13); Gold Singles (3); and Platinum Singles (5).

Jerry Osborne answers as many questions as possible through this column. Write Jerry at: Box 255, Port Townsend, WA 98368 E-mail: jpo@olympus.net   Visit his Web site: www.jerryosborne.com  

All values quoted in this column are for near-mint condition.

Copyright 2011 Osborne Enterprises- Reprinted By Exclusive Permission

Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

Polyvinyl Records to Release Compilation for Japan

In an effort to help raise money for the devastation in Japan from the March tsunami and earthquake, Polyvinyl is releasing a compilation featuring numerous artists on their roster. The album's title is Japan 3.11.11 and has 23 tracks and is available now for digital download. If you are a collector (and we are!), a red vinyl will be available for purchase on September 27. All the tracks are artist rarities, ranging from live recordings to B-sides to remixes.

This star-studded LP has something for everyone:







Tracklist:
01 Deerhoof: “Giga Dance (Live)”
02 Love Is All: “Pappas Tant”
03 Efterklang: “Alike (Opiate Remix)”
04 Birthmark: “Big Man”
05 Kit: “Brass Palms”
06 Shugo Tokumaru: “Video Killed the Radio Star”
07 Asobi Seksu: “Vicious Bears”
08 Caithlin De Marrais: “Sorry”
09 Alright: “Moving”
10 Owen: “Guest List”
11 Pele: “Pequod”
12 Take Care: “Living Forever”
13 Toe: “Ordinary Day”
14 Xiu Xiu: “Hyunhye’s Theme (Acoustic)”
15 David Bazan: “American Flags”
16 XBXRX: “Want”
17 Midstress: “Too Many Shoes, Not Enough Feet”
18 Starfucker: “The Wisdom of Insecurity”
19 of Montreal: “Sex Karma (St. Vincent Remix)”
20 Casiokids: “London Zoo”
21 Lizard Police: “Same Socks”
22 Joan of Arc: “Steady (Demo)”
23 Common Loon: “A Moment in Energy Transfers”

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vinyl doing well in the desert!

Amid industry challenges, downtown Phoenix record stores find success

By Taylor Brooks

Downtown Phoenix record stores have been battling a changing music industry, a recession and a dying culture of passionate music listeners during the past few years, but those that have been fortunate enough to hang on pinpoint vinyl records and exceptional customer service as major roles in business survival.

“We have been fortunate enough to build a strong customer base for vinyl LPs that has sustained us through not only the recession, but the through the difficulties the music industry is currently experiencing,” said co-owner TJ Jordan of Revolver Records, located on the southwest corner of Roosevelt and Second streets.

Read the rest at downtowndevil.com

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amazing cover art!

Anthrax Reveal Album Cover Art

The long-awaited 'Worship Music' is the first album in eight years from the legendary metal-heads Anthrax, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. This record is the first to feature vocalist Joey Belladonna since the release of 'Persistence of Time' back in 1990.

"Fight 'Em 'Til You Can't," the title of which refers to a zombie apocalypse, is complimented by a superb painting from comic artist Alex Ross – whose credits include The Marvels, Kingdom Come and Astro City. Ross's work also graces the new album cover, as well as the band's previous releases 'We've Come For You All' and 'Music of Mass Destruction.'

"Fight 'Em 'Til You Can't" is now available on iTunes, and Worship Music is slated for release on September 13th.








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found this interesting, swing by and see some great album cover art!

Fantastically Ghoulish Album Covers by Mike Bukowski


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i didn't know vh1 could declare a holiday, but according to noisecreep they can and did!

VH1 Classic Declares 11-11-11 as 'National Metal Day'

Metal has its own holiday, thanks to VH1 Classic, which has declared November 11th, 2011 AKA 11-11-11, as 'National Metal Day.' While NMD, as we'll call it, will be a celebration of all things metal for an entire day, the channel will launch copious amounts of metal programming beginning November 1st for the '11 Days of Metal" countdown. The countdown programming for the headbanger's holiday will feature metal concerts, specials movies and videos, all of which will pave the way for the grand finale on 11-11-11

Get the rest of the details at noisecreep.com

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GRIMEY'S BEST SELLERS 7/04 - 7/10, 2011

Top 25 Vinyl:

1. Bon Iver - Bon Iver
2. Radiohead - Little By Little remix 12"
3. Fitz & The Tantrums - Pickin' Up The Pieces
4. Paperhead - Focus In On The Looking Glass
5. JEFF The Brotherhood - We Are The Champions
6. The Black Keys - Brothers
7. My Morning Jacket - Circuital
8. Alison Krauss & Union Station - Paper Airplane
9. Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Unknown Mortal Orchestra
10. Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi - Rome
11. Pylon - Cover & Remix 7"
12. Beirut - East Harlem 7"
13. Sugar - Copper Blue
14. Deerhoof - Milk Man
15. King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King
16. Dawes - Nothing Is Wrong
17. Be Good Tanyas - Blue Horse
18. Radiohead - Supercollider
19. Junior Kimbrough - Do The Rump
20. Fred McDowell - Amazing Grace
21. Gardens & Villa - Gardens & Villa
22. Ryan Adams - Gold
23. New Pleasure - Riobot! 7"
24. Jeff Buckley - Grace
25. Wilco - A Ghost Is Born

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noticed this site a while ago (whatsellsbest.com), thought i'd share it.   interesting to look at what people will pay for collectibles, especially vinyl. Here is their latest Top Ten Records Sold on eBay:


Best Selling eBay Record Auctions (updates monthly)


10.) SOLD... $3,050 - Nirvana 'Love Buzz' Sub Pop
This Nirvana 'Love Buzz', Sub Pop Single #28 of 1000 (SP23), received 23 bids before it sold on eBay, on May 9, 2010.

9.) SOLD... $4,173 - Gioconda de Vito
This Mozart Bach Violin Concertos Gioconda de Vito, (UK HMV ASD 429) received 16 bids before it sold on eBay, on April 20, 2010.

8.) SOLD... $5,801 - Black Out/New Sounds of 70
This Black Out - New Sounds of 70, received 15 bids before it sold on eBay, on March 29, 2010.

7.) SOLD... $6,766 - Original Northern Soul 45
This Northern Soul 45 (stock copy) of Larry Clinton's "She's Wanted", received 14 bids before it sold on eBay, on May 20, 2010.

6.) SOLD... $7,099 - Margaret Little Record
This Genebro Records (#230) Margaret Little “Love Finds A Way” (45), received 35 bids before it sold on eBay, on April 5, 2010.

5.) SOLD... $9,000 - Rare Queen "Red Vinyl" Album
This Rare Queen "The Works" Record with rare Red Vinyl received 26 bids, before it sold on eBay, on March 31, 2010.

4.) SOLD... $9,700 - Billy Nichols 1968 Album
This 1968 Billy Nichols "Would You Believe" LP, (UK psych pop album) received 17 bids, before it sold on eBay, on March 7, 2010.

3.) SOLD... $10,000 - Elvis Presley - That's All Right
This unplayed 45 of Elvis Presley's 1954 debut record "That's All Right", received 45 bids, before it sold on eBay, on March 22, 2010.

2.) SOLD...$23,805 - Sex Pistols - Save the Queen
This rare Sex Pistols record the song "God Save the Queen" (1977 A&M), received 37 bids, before it sold on eBay, April 15, 2011.

1.) SOLD... $26,099 - Sealed Beatles 'Butcher'
This unopened (Sealed) 1966 Beatles "Butcher" album, received 43 bids before it sold on eBay, on January 12th, 2010.

Check out more auction results for collectibles at whatsellsbest.com

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and, if you have any money left over from buying vinyl, you can pick up some great collectibles at gottahaverockandroll.com

THE ROCK & ROLL AUCTION

Online July 13 – July 22, 2011

An outstanding offering of over 700 lots including stage worn and movie worn costumes, personal clothing, jewelry and accessories, handwritten lyrics, set lists and letters, signed and inscribed guitars and album covers, signed contracts, never-before-seen photographs, rare concert posters, gold album awards, rare album cover artwork, tour memorabilia – including rare handbills and tickets, and much, much more!

Highlights include: Jimi Hendrix’s Monterey Pop stage worn and used guitar strap and 1968 arrest papers, Kurt Cobain’s smashed guitar played at the 1993 New Year’s Eve show and hand annotated set list, Elvis Presley’s first album back cover worn 1950's Lansky Bros. outfit, Rihanna’s “S&M” video worn dress, Katy Perry’s “I Kissed A Girl” video worn dress, U2 “Where The Streets Have No Name” Grammy Award, and more!

Check out more at gottahaverockandroll.com

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Rolling Stones Poster Fetches $14,101

This vintage Rolling Stones Concert Poster fetched a winning bid of $14,101, in a seven day auction on eBay, on June 28, 2011.

According to the seller's listing, the 14x22 inch poster was received (by the seller) directly from the concerts promoter Martin Cohn, after it was removed from a display case at Memorial Auditorium in Louisville, Kentucky. The Louisville concert (November 14, 1964) was the 3rd stop of a tour, which also happened to be the Rolling Stones first US tour.















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and in music history for today, July 13th:

In 1939, Frank Sinatra made his recording debut with the Harry James band with the songs "Melancholy Mood" and "From the Bottom of My Heart."

In 1959, Paul Anka's "Lonely Boy" was the number one song on the Billboard Hot 100. Paul would also sing the song in the movie Girls Town, in which he starred with Mamie Van Doren and Mel Torme.

The Shirelles' "Dedicated To The One I Love" was released in 1959.

The Supremes made the studio recording of "Come See About Me" in 1964.

In 1967, Herman's Hermits started their North American tour in Calgary with opening act The Who.

Steppenwolf's "Born To Be Wild" was released in the US in 1968, where it will reach #2. A line from the song which includes the words "heavy metal thunder" is often credited with popularizing a new term for loud, guitar dominated music.

Also in 1968, Black Sabbath played their first gig at a small backstreet Blues club in Birmingham, England. The group would develop into one of the biggest Heavy Metal bands of the 1970's with such albums as "Paranoid", "Masters of Reality" and "Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath".

In 1969, "The Ballad of John and Yoko" by the Beatles proved to be too much for over 100 U.S. radio stations who banned the song over the lyrics "Christ, you know it ain't easy."



In 1973, the Everly Brothers broke up while on stage at Knott's Berry Farm in California.

Eric Clapton's version of Bob Marley's "I Shot The Sheriff" is released in America in 1974 where it will become his only US #1. Clapton would later say "I tried to ask him (Marley) what the song was all about, but couldn't understand much of his reply. I was just relieved that he liked what we had done

In 1978, Britain's BBC announces a ban on The Sex Pistols' latest single "No One Is Innocent", which features vocals performed by Ronnie Biggs, a British criminal notorious for his part in the Great Train Robbery of 1963. At the time of the recording, Biggs was living in Brazil, still wanted by the British authorities but immune from extradition. Despite the lack of radio play, the song would still reach number seven on the UK chart.

In 1985, the first Live Aid concerts were held at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia and at Wembley Stadium in London. Producer Bob Geldof headed the effort by attracting big name artists such as Paul McCartney, The Who, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Queen, Tina Turner, The Cars, Bryan Adams, Hall and Oates, Lionel Richie and Phil Collins. The performances were shown live via satellite for 18 consecutive hours and helped raise millions of dollars for starving people in Ethiopia.

In 1987, representatives of fifty of America's largest record retailers are guests at Michael Jackson's home in Encino, California to preview his new album, "Bad". The LP, which includes the singles, "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", "Bad", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Man in the Mirror" and "Dirty Diana", would go on to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 200 chart and sell over 30 million copies worldwide.

In 1992, Sony announces that it has accepted a $40 million buyout of George Michael's contract, following the singer's request. The company would retain the rights to his back catalog, a greatest hits album and would receive 3% of retail sales of his next two albums.

In 1996, Over 2,000 guitar players, including Chet Atkins and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, set a new world record for the largest jam session ever when they played "Heartbreak Hotel" for 75 straight minutes at Nashville's Riverfront Park. The previous record was set in Vancouver, Canada on May 7th, 1994, when Randy Bachman led 1,322 mostly-amateur guitarists in a performance that lasted 68 minutes.

In 2000, in Japan, Yoko Ono filed a lawsuit against Teito Rapid Transit Authority for copyright infringement for their unauthorized use of a ticket showing the portrait of John Lennon.

In 2002, 250,000 people showed up for a free Fatboy Slim concert in Brighton, England, three-times original estimates.

In 2004, Arthur Kane, best known as the bassist for the pioneering Glam Punk band The New York Dolls, died of leukemia at the age of 55.

birthdays today include (to name a few) Stephen Jo Bladd (J. Geils Band) (69), Mark "Animal" Mendoza (Dictators, Twisted Sister) (56) and the peerless Roger McGuinn (69)

Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Vinyl Reissue

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals have released a vinyl edition of their 2010 self-titled album. The limited edition release will included an exclusive 7” single containing the band’s take on the Jefferson Airplane classic “White Rabbit” as well as a band favorite from the most recent album sessions “Fooling Myself.” In addition to the 7” single, the gatefold package contains a digital download to the entire album.

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R.E.M. Begin Work on New Album (Already)

Peter Hodgson

R.E.M. only released Collapse into Now in March, but the band are already in the studio working on the album’s follow-up, and vocalist Michael Stipe is posting updates on the sessions via iPhone.

Images from the sessions can be seen on the website of Stipe’s friend Jane Pratt, a radio host and founder of Sassy magazine. The pics can be found in the “Jane’s Phone” section of her website.

Read more at Gibson.com

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The Raincoats Reissue 'Odyshape' On Vinyl

We ThRee has just scheduled a reissue of 'Odyshape,' The Raincoats' 1981 sophomore album.

The reissue comes on 180-gram vinyl and was remastered from original masters. Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon wrote the liner notes for the reissue, which will be available on September 13.

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The Devil Wears Prada Reveal 'Dead Throne' Cover Art

The Devil Wears Prada have recently released the cover art for their upcoming fourth studio album, 'Dead Throne.' The album is scheduled for release on September 13th via Ferret Records.

'Dead Throne' will be The Devil Wears Prada first full-length studio album to be released since 2009's 'With Roots Above and Branches Below.' Between full-length's the band did hold over fans by releasing 'Zombie' EP on August 24, 2010. That EP debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Independent Albums chart, which is their highest Billboard ranking to date













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Bush to Release First New Album in 10 Years

Bush have recently announced the details of their first album in 10 years. The band will release the LP 'The Sea Of Memories' on their own label Zuma Rock Records on September 13.

Tracks slated to appear on the album, their first since 2001's 'Golden State', include "The Sound Of Winter," "The Heart Of The Matter" and "All Night Doctors."

The band have also lined up comeback gigs for later in the summer, at New York's Bowery Ballroom (July 28) and Sunset Strip Music Festival in Los Angeles (August 20).

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Dexys Midnight Runners Working On New Album

Dexys Midnight Runners have revealed that they are working on their first new album since 1985. It’s been over 25 years since the release of their last studio LP 'Don’t Stand Me Down', but the band – who are now known simply as Dexys – confirmed on Twitter.com/dexysofficial that they had been rehearsing in the studio and hoped to release the new album in 2012.

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Patti Smith Set To Release 'Greatest Hits' LP 'Outside Society'

Patti Smith is scheduled to release a new 'Greatest Hits' compilation called 'Outside Society' on September 12.

The 18-song LP will span Smith's entire body of work, from her 1975 debut all the way to her cover of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in 2007. The special package will also feature brief recollections of each song written by Smith herself.

The tracklist:

'Gloria'
'Free Money'
'Ain’t It Strange'
'Pissing In A River'
'Because The Night'
'Rock 'N' Roll Nigger'
'Dancing Barefoot'
'Frederick'
'So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star'
'People Have the Power'
'Up There Down There'
'Beneath The Southern Cross'
'Summer Cannibals'
'1959'
'Glitter In Their Eyes'
'Lo And Beholden'
'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
'Trampin'

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thanks to our friends at vinylcollective.com  for this great info:

Top 10 Albums – July 11, 2011


Here are the Top 10 Albums sold at Shop Radio Cast for the week of July 5 – July 11, 2011:

1. Sundowner – Four One Five Two LP
2. Dead To Me / The Flatliners – Under the Influence Volume 16 7″
3. The Menzingers – A Lesson In The Abuse Of Information Technology LP
4. Cheap Girls / Noise By Numbers – Under the Influence Volume 15 7″
5. Ruiner / Attica Attica Under the Influence Volume 14 7″
6. Nothington – More Than Obvious 7″
7. The Wonder Years – Suburbia I’ve Give You All And Now I’m Nothing LP
8. Mariachi El Bronx – II
9. Mock Orange – Disguised As Ghosts LP (Exclusive)
10. Against Me! – Russian Spies 7″

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this was one of my favorite bands as a kid, they did have some great pop music back in the day, he will be missed

Rob Grill of the Grass Roots Passes Away at 67

Rob Grill, the bass player and lead singer on most of the hits of the Grass Roots, passed away on Monday morning at the age of 67. Grill fell about four weeks ago and has been battling a subdural hematoma.

Read more at our friends at vintagevinylnews.com



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2012 London Olympics Speculation Includes Performances by Paul and Ringo

The opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics are always showcases for the country where the games are being held and London is looking to continue that tradition. Enter Paul McCartney who drops a few hints to add to rumors Paul and his former bandmate Ringo Starr might get involved.

Read more at vintagevinylnews.com

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Yoko Ono Threatens To Sue Pub

Yoko Ono has allegedly threatened to sue the owner of a Scottish bar which is dedicated to her late husband John Lennon.

The singer’s lawyers have sent a legal letter to Mike Craig from Dundee, Scotland, that accuses him of copyright infringement.

However, Craig claims to have spent thousands of pounds on Beatles memorabilia for his pub, which is called 'Lennon’s Bar.' But, the letter from Ono’s lawyers is demanding that he removes all the memorabilia and changes the venue’s name within 14 days.

He said: "It’s ridiculous. The pub’s been called Lennon’s for about five years, but the signs will be removed this week."

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and in music history for the day:

In 1954, 19-year-old Elvis Presley quit his day job as a truck driver for the Crown Electric Company and signed a recording contract with Sun Records. He also inked a one year, personal management deal with Scotty Moore, who would receive 10% of all earnings from Presley's live appearances.

In 1957, Alan Freed's show The Big Beat debuts on ABC-TV with guests The Everly Brothers, Frankie Lymon, Buddy Knox and Connie Francis. The show was later canceled after an episode in which Frankie Lymon was seen dancing with a white girl, which reportedly offended the management of ABC's local affiliates in the southern states.

In 1962, the Rolling Stones played their first concert at the Marquee club in London. Their line-up consisted of lead vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarists Keith Richards and Brian Jones, Dick Taylor on bass, pianist Ian Stewart and Mick Avory, later of the Kinks, on drums. Avory and Taylor would be replaced by Tony Chapman on drums and Bill Wyman on bass. Chapman didn't work out and drummer Charlie Watts completed the Stones' line-up in January 1963.

In 1964, the Beatles appeared at the Hippodrome Theatre in Brighton with The Fourmost and the Shubdubs, whose drummer, Jimmy Nicol, would later fill in for an ill Ringo Starr on The Beatles' world tour. On the way to the gig, George Harrison was involved in a minor crash in his brand new E-Type Jaguar. Pedestrians collected bits of broken glass as souvenirs.

In 1965, the Beach Boys record "Sloop John B", a 1927 Folk song that featured rhythm guitarist Al Jardine on lead vocal. The record would climb to number three in May, 1966.



In 1968, the Beatles were in the recording studio (Studio Two, EMI Studios, London). "Don't Pass Me By" is brought to near-completion. Overdubs include bass, piano, and violin (played by Jack Fallon). Fallon was also an agent, and he had booked the Beatles for a performance in Stroud on March 31, 1962. A second recording, begun at midnight, sees John Lennon overdub another lead guitar part onto "Revolution" (the faster version released on the flip side of the "Hey Jude" single). Paul McCartney adds another bass part to the song.

In 1969, after being released just three weeks earlier, the futuristic ballad "In The Year 2525" was Billboard's number one song. After getting a lot of requests to sing the song that they included in their live act, Denny Zager and Rick Evans had invested just $500 to press 1000 copies of the tune. After a Texas radio station added it their play list, RCA signed the duo, but the record would prove to be their only US chart entry. It did however stay at #1 in the US for 6 weeks, which was longer than any other song that year and earned it the distinction of #1 record of the year 1969

Blind Faith made their live U.S. debut at Madison Square Garden in 1969.

Janis Joplin played her first show with the Full Tilt Boogie Band in Louisville, KY in 1970.

In 1971, the New Seekers re-record a song they did as a commercial for Coca-Cola last year, re-naming it from "I'd Like To Buy The World A Coke" to "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing". The effort would reach #7 on the Billboard chart.

In 1975, K.C. and The Sunshine Band make their US Pop chart debut with "Get Down Tonight". It's the first of four singles by the group to make it to Billboard's number one spot.

In 1979, American singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton died of cancer. She was 31. The Stevie Wonder-produced song “Loving You” gave Minnie a #1 hit in the States in 1975. Previously, she had worked at Chess records, singing backup for various artists including Etta James, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters.

Also in 1979, Chicago disc jockey Steve Dahl held the infamous Disco Demolition in between games of a baseball doubleheader at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Dahl burned Disco records brought by fans who received discount admission. Some of those fans decided to start their own fires and a mini-riot ensued, forcing the White Sox to forfeit the second game.



In 1983, former Traffic member Chris Wood died of liver failure after a lengthy illness. Wood also played with Jimi Hendrix in

In 1988, Michael Jackson went to the U.K. for his first ever live shows in Britain. Over eight nights, he performed for 794,000 people.


In 2000, A statue erected in the memory of John Lennon is unveiled in London's Trafalgar Square. The sculpture features a revolver with a knotted barrel created by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reutersward.

birthdays today (among others) include: Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac) (68), Walter Egan (63), Dan Murphy (Soul Asylum) (49) and John Wetton (King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Roxy Music, Asia) (62)

New Vinyl Record and Music Releases - July 12, 2011

Lots to choose from this week, including plenty of vinyl records releases including Body Language (Social Studies), Lucinda Williams (West), Megadeth (Peace Sells... But Who's Buying: Deluxe Edition), Queensryche (Empire), Yes (Fly From Here), Dead Can Dance (DCD || Box Set )(4-LP box set), Metallica (St Anger and West), George Thorogood & the Destroyers (2120 South Michigan Ave) Dead Kennedys (Mutiny on the Bay), two from Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (Now I Got Worry and Orange), Uriah Heep (Into the Wild) and Quicksilver Messenger Service with Quicksilver Anthology; to name a few.

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Alex Clare - The Lateness of the Hour
Alkaline Trio - Damnesia
Angel Eyes / Beneath Oblivion - (split EP)
Army Navy - The Last Place
Ashton Shepherd - Where Country Grows
Augustus Pablo - Message Music: Digital Productions 1986-94
Baring Teeth - Atrophy
Basement Jaxx - Basement Jaxx Vs. Metropole Orkest
Beware of Safety - Leaves/Scars
Big Talk - Big Talk
Blake Shelton - Red River Blue
Blondie - Panic of Girls
Body Language - Social Studies (vinyl)
Bones Howell - “Hair of the Dog” (7")
Breathe Carolina - Hell Is What You Make It
Buffalo Tom - Down/She's Not Your Thing (vinyl)
Buke and Gass - Riposte (vinyl)
Buzzcocks - What Do I Get
Cali Swag District - The Kickback
Cannabis Corpse - Beneath Grow Lights Thou Shalt Rise
Caravels - Floorboards (vinyl)
Carole King - Up on the Roof (reissue)
Chris Isaak - Best of Chris Isaak
Chris Young - Neon
Chuck Jackson - I Don't Want to Cry
Colbie Caillat - All Of You
Coliseum / Burning Love - Live at the Atlantic split
Corky Carroll - Laid Back

Crystal Antlers - Two-Way Mirror (12" Clear Vinyl)










David Bromberg - Use Me
Dead Can Dance - Dcd II Boxset (4-LP box set) (vinyl)
Dead Kennedys - Mutiny on the Bay (vinyl)
Decapitated - Carnival Is Forever
Declaime - Self Study
Dirty Mittens - Heart of Town
Dos - Dos y Dos
Dr. John - New Orleans Man
Dub Taylor - Lumière
Earth Crisis - Neutralize The Threat
Edith Piaf - La Vie En Rose (reissue) (vinyl)
Einstürzende Neubauten - Silence Is Sexy
Eleanor Friedberger - Last Summer
Elvis Presley - Setlist: The Very Best of Elvis Presley Live
Emphatic - Damage
Fair to Midland - Arrows and Anchors
Far East Family Band - Tenkujin
Fusioon - Absolute Fusioon
George Thorogood & the Destroyers - 2120 South Michigan Avenue (vinyl)
Get Scared - Best Kind of Mess
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - Grace Potter & The Nocturnals (vinyl)
Gramatik - Beatz & Pieces Vol 1
Greg Attonito - Natural Disaster
Grooms - Prom (vinyl)
Gypsyblood - Cold in the Guestway
Hollie Cook - Hollie Cook (vinyl)
Hot Tuna - Steady As She Goes (LP) (vinyl)
How to Dress Well - Just Once (EP)
Incubus -  If Not Now, When? (vinyl)
Interpol - Try It On Remixes
Isis - Live IV Selections 2001 – 2005

Jack Bruce & Robin Trower - Seven Moons
(vinyl)






John Wetton - Raised In Captivity
John Zorn - Enigmata
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Now I Got Worry (reissue) (vinyl)
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Orange (reissue) (vinyl)
Jonny Lang - Smokin'
Kalup and Franco - Turn It Up (EP)
Kasey Chambers - Little Bird
Kid Liberty - Give Up. Give In.
Krieg - The Isolationist (vinyl)
Lesley Gore - Magic Colors: The Lost Album with Bonus Tracks 1967-1969 (2 CDs)
Levon Helm - Take Me to the River 1978-1982
Little Dragon - Ritual Union
Lock Up - Necropolis Transparent
Locksley - Locksley
Lucinda Williams - West (vinyl)
Luther Russell - The Invisible Audience
Malajube - La Caverne
Malo - Best of Malo
Megadeth - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying (Deluxe 5 Disc + 3 LP Box Set)
Melissa Laveaux - Camphor and Copper
MellowHype - BlackenedWhite (reissue)
Metallica - St. Anger (Deluxe Edition) (4xLP) (45 RPM 180 Gram Vinyl)
Monarchs - The Rise and Fall
Natural Harbors - The Most Vernal of Equinoxes
Neon Judgement - The Insult
Nightmare and the Cat - Nightmare and the Cat (EP)
Nikki Jean - Pennies in a Jar
Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine (reissue)
Oax - This Distance
Peter Murphy - Ninth (vinyl)
Queensryche - Empire (reissue) (vinyl)
Quicksilver Messenger Service - Quicksilver Anthology (180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl/ Ltd)

R.E.M.: Lifes Rich Pageant (25th Anniversary Edition) (remastered with bonus CD)

R.E.M.'s fourth studio album, Lifes Rich Pageant was recorded by vocalist Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry at John Mellencamp's Belmont Mall Studios in Indiana. Produced by Don Gehman, renowned for producing a string of punchy, soulful heartland-rock albums by Mellencamp, Pageant includes the singles Fall On Me and Superman. The album was R.E.M.'s first to achieve Gold certification status, and it reached #21 on Billboard s Top 200 Albums chart, the band s then-highest chart position. The 2CD lift top box contains the original album digitally remastered. Disc 2 contains "The Athens Demos," 19 previously unreleased tracks recorded by the band before the final studio sessions. Also included is a new poster and postcards.






Radical Dads - Mega Rama
Rhapsody Of Fire - From Chaos To Eternity
Rory Gallagher - Jinx
Rose Hill Drive - Americana
Ryan Bingham - Mescalito (reissue) (vinyl)
SSS - Problems To The Answer
Samantha Fish - Runaway
Sepultura - Kairos
Sleeping Giant - Kingdom Days In An Evil Age
Sleepy Kitty - Infinity City
Sons and Daughters - Mirror Mirror
Soul Control - Get Out Now
Star Anna and the Laughing Dogs - Alone In This Together
Street Eaters - Rusty Eyes and Hydrocarbons
Strung Out - Top Contenders: The Best of Strung Out
Sublime With Rome - Yours Truly
Suicide Silence - The Black Crown
Tesla - Twisted Wires
The Cool Kids - When Fish Ride Bicycles

The Damned - Machine Gun Etiquette Anniversary Live Set














The Glitch Mob - We Can Make The World Stop (EP)
The Great Commission - Heavy Worship
The Human Instinct - Burning Up Years
The Human Instinct - Pins in It
The Human Instinct - Stoned Guitar
The Joy Formidable - Roarities (EP)
The Living Fields - Running Out Of Daylight
The London Souls - The London Souls
The Middle East - I Want That You Are Always Happy
The Real Tuesday Weld - The Last Werewolf: A Soundtrack
Theory of a Deadman - The Truth Is...
Thomas Dybdahl - Songs
Tony Bennett - Best of the Improv Recordings
Toots and The Maytals - Pressure Drop: The Golden Tracks
Townes Van Zandt - Live In Texas (2 CDs)
Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players - Lost And Found
Ultravox - The New Frontier (reissue)

Uriah Heep - Into the Wild (vinyl)

2011 release from the veteran British Heavy Rock band. Into the Wild is Uriah Heep's 23rd studio album which follows the completion of the band's 40th Anniversary Tour. The recording started in January 2010 at Liscombe Park Studios in Buckinghamshire, England. The album includes 11 brand new songs, including some epic additions to the band's huge catalog of Rock classics. Uriah Heep debuted in 1970 with the release of one of Hard Rock music's milestones Very 'eavy... Very 'umble and have since sold in excess of 30 million albums worldwide.








Various Artists - Champion Records the Singles Collection (3 CDs)
Various Artists - Spacelines: Sonic Sounds for Subterraneans
Various Artists - Winnie the Pooh (soundtrack)
Various Artists - Live From Nowhere Near You, Volume Two: A Benefit Concept CD
Various Artists - Piano Tribute to Death Cab for Cutie
Various Artists - Psychedelic Pernambuco
Velvert Turner - Velvert Turner Group
Washed Out - Within and Without
We the Kings - Sunshine State of Mind
William Elliott Whitmore - Field Songs
Yardbirds - Stroll On with the Yardbirds (reissue)

Yes - Fly From Here  (vinyl)

This will be the veteran rock outfit's first new release since 2001 and is also the first since vocalist Jon Anderson was replaced by Benoit David. Fly From Here is the band's 20th studio album. The title song (actually, a five-song suite) has been performed in concert since 1980, but this is the first time it has made it onto a Yes album. The album is available on CD, MP3, vinyl LP, and in a CD-LP-DVD box set.









Zomby - Dedication




New Jazz Releases - July 12, 2011

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