New Vinyl Record and Music Releases - September 11, 2012

A$AP Rocky - LongLiveASAP
A.C. Newman - I'm Not Talking
Aaron Lewis - The Road
Agent Ribbons - Let Them Talk
Agitation Free - Malesch
Agruss - Morok
Akon - Stadium
Alameda - Procession
Alanis Morissette - Original Album Series
Alastor - Syndroms of the Cities
Alastor - The Destiny
Altar of Oblivion - Grand Gesture of Defiance
Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestr - Theater Is Evil
Atlanta Rhythm Section - Are You Ready!
Barclay James Harvest - Live In Concert At Metropolis
Bedemon - Symphony of Shadows
Billy Talent - Dead Silence
Black Tears - Remix 2012
Bob Dylan - Tempest (vinyl)
Boyfrndz - All Day Pass
Bucky Covington - Good Guys
Buke & Gass - Function Falls (EP)
Calexico - Algiers
Castle - Blacklands
Chris Robinson Brotherhood - The Magic Door (vinyl)
Cloudscape - New Era
Crossfaith - Zion
Cryptopsy - Cryptopsy
Culture - From The Vault: Demos & Outtakes 1993-1998
DMX - Undisputed
Dark Forest - Aurora Borealis
Dark Forest - Land Of The Evening Star
Dark Tribe - Mysticeti Victoria
Dave Matthews Band - Away From The World (vinyl)
David Byrne & St. Vincent - Love This Giant (vinyl)
Deserters - The Slow Rhythms Of A Dead-Beat
Dio - Singles Box Set
Disharmonic - Carmini Mortis
Ehnahre - Old Earth
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Emerson, Lake and Palmer (deluxe edition) (vinyl) (2 CDs/1 DVD)
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Tarkus (deluxe edition) (vinyl) (2 CDs/1 DVD)
English Beat - Live at the Us Festival 82 & 83 (2 CDs)
Evans the Death - Catch Your Cold
Evocation - Dead Calm Chaos (reissue)
Evocation - Tales From The Tomb (reissue)
Evolution - Positively Possible
Ex Deo - Caligvla
Fabulous Diamonds - Commercial Music
Field Report - Field Report
Firewater - International Orange
Flotsam & Jetsam - Doomsday For The Deceiver
Flying Burrito Brothers - Close Up the Honky Tonks
Freddie Mercury - Barcelona: Special Edition
Funeral Mist - Devilry
Funeral Mist - Salvation
Gallon Drunk - The Road Gets Darker From Here
Gallows - Gallows
Good Time Boys - Every Landscape (EP)
Gorefest - The Demos
Grateful Dead - From the Mars Hotel (reissue) (vinyl)
Grave Digger - Clash of the Gods
Green Day - Static Age Live 2009
Gwilym Gold - Tender Metal
Hazel Dean - Evergreen: the Very Best of Hazell Dean (2 CDs)
Hello Echo - Coffee Cups (EP)
Helstar - 30 Years Of Helstar
Helvetia - Nothing in Rambling
Hoobastank - Fight or Flight
Hooded Menace - Effigies of Evil
Hooded Menace - Never Cross the Dead
Hot Chip - Made in the Dark (vinyl)
Hot Tuna - America's Choice
Hot Tuna - Burgers
Hot Tuna - Double Dose
Hot Tuna - First Pull Up, Then Pull Down
Hot Tuna - Hoppkorv
Hot Tuna - Hot Tuna
Hot Tuna - The Phosphorescent Rat
Hot Tuna - Yellow Fever
INXS - Kick (3 CDs/DVD) (reissue)
IO Echo - Ministry Of Love
Joe McElderry - Here's What I Believe
John Lee Hooker - Electric Blues
Johnny Winter - Johnny Winter
Jonny Greenwood - The Master (soundtrack)
Kathy Mattea - Calling Me Home
Khors - Wisdom of Centuries
King Cyst - Real Pussy
Kittie - Not So...Safe
Kix Brooks - New To This Town
LCD Soundsystem - LCD Soundsystem (reissue) (vinyl)
Lacuna - Celebrate the Summer
Lauren Wright - Kiss Me?
Lee "Scratch" Perry - Gold Collection
Legacy Of Disorder - Last Man Standing
Leo Kottke - Shout Toward Noon/Regards from Chuck Pink
Lifeforms - Multidimensional
Little Big Town - Tornado
Low - The Curtain Hits the Cast (reissue)
Ludacris - Ludaversal
Madonna - Original Album Series
Marco Benevento - TigerFace
Mark Knopfler - Privateering
Massive Attack - Protection (reissue) (vinyl)
Melody’s Echo Chamber - Melody’s Echo Chamber 
Miggs - 15th & Hope
Mind Bomb - Mind Bomb
Mr. Gnome - Deliver This Creature
Mr. Gnome - Heave Yer Skeleton
Mr. Gnome - Madness in Miniature
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones - Live at the Checkerboard Lounge Chicago 1981
Mumford & Sons - Babel
Museum - Traces Of
Music Tapes - Mary's Voice
NOFX - NOFX
Natural Child - Hard In Heaven 
Neal Morse - Momentum
Neil Halstead - Palindrome Hunches
Nelly Furtado - The Spirit Indestructible
Onuinu - Mirror Gazer
Pantera - Original Album Series (5 CDs)
Paper Route - Peace of Wild Things
Parenthetical Girls - Portrait of a Reputation (12")
Patterson Hood - Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance
Pet Shop Boys - Elysium (vinyl)
Pete Seeger - Live At Mandel Hall 1957
Pineapple Thief - All the Wars
Quicksand - Slip (reissue) (vinyl)
Radiation Sickness - The Madness Begins 1987-1990
Ramones - Rockaway
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Magpies/Victorian Machinery (7")
Residents - Duck Stab (reissue)
Reverence - The Asthenic Ascension
Ride - Waves
Riot - Fire Down Under (reissue) 
Robin Trower - Roots And Branches
Rolling Stones - Some Girls: Live in Texas '78 (vinyl)
Saigon - Bread And Circuses
Sea Wolf - Old World Romance
Seapony - Falling (vinyl)
Serpentine Path - Serpentine Path
Set Free - Set Free
Sic Alps - Sic Alps
Snowblink - Inner Classics
Solos - Beast of Both Worlds
Sonata Arctica - Shitload of Money
Stealing Sheep - Into the Diamond Sun
Steel Vengeance - Call Off the Dogs
Steel Vengeance - Second Offense
Steve Forbert - Over With You
Steven A. Clark - Fornication Under the Consent Of The King
Steve Vai - The Story Of Light
Texas In July - Bed Of Nails
The Avett Brothers - The Carpenter
The B-52's - Original Album Series (5-CD box set)
The Chocolate Watchband - Revolutions Reinvented
The Dead Goats - Path of the Goat
The English Beat - Live at the Us Festival 1982 and 1983
The Helio Sequence - Negotiations
The Knack - Rock & Roll Is Good for You
The Monkees - Original Album Series (5 CD box set)
The Outlaws - Anthology (Live & Rare) 1975-1981 (4 CDs)
The Presets - Pacifica
The Raveonettes - Observator (vinyl)
The Vaccines - Come of Age
The XX - Coexist
Thee Oh Sees - Putrifiers II
The xx - Coexist
Threshold - March Of Progres
Time Jumpers - Time Jumpers
Tom Tom Club - Downtown Rockers
Toy - Toy
Trespassers William - Cast
Turbo Fruits - Butter
Various Artists - Fifty Shades of Grey: The Classical Album
Various Artists - Have A Crappy Summer
Various Artists - Rock 'n' Roll Explosion: 120 Hits That Rocked The World
Various Artists - Joan of Arc Presents: Don't Mind Control
Various Artists - Spirit of Talk Talk
White Ash Falls - By The River Bend
Will Johnson - Scorpion
Wind Rose - Shadows Over Lothadruin
Withering Night - Lies and Corruption
Wodensthrone - Curse
ZZ Top - La Futura (vinyl) (pre-order)
ZZ Top - Original Album Series (5-CD box set)


 

Can Vinyl Last Forever? - Tips On The Care Of Vinyl Records

 

 

 

Ahhh, the sweet sound of a vinyl record playing your favorite music. Some say that there is no better way to listen to their music. Yes, vinyl records have made a triumphant return to the music arena, with sales over the last few years on a steady increase.

However, opponents of the format may point to the delicate nature of vinyl, records do require due diligence and upkeep in order to keep them sounding their best. But if you maintain a vigilant ritual, vinyl records can last many decades, so the records that you own right now can conceivably be passed down through generations of music lovers. And the bonus for properly maintaining your records is enjoying a crisp, clear playback each time you spin your turntable.

Let's explore some relatively easy ways to properly care and maintain vinyl records so they can be listened to and enjoyed and also to help preserve their resale value for years to come:

Never touch the grooves

When handling records, treat them with loving care, hold them with two hands around the outer edges of the record; never allowing your fingers to touch the grooves. A simple method to alleviate this potential problem area would be to invest in some disposable plastic "deli" gloves, like the ones used in food preparation. Then, one can easily manipulate the record playing process and take the fear out of handling records.

Know the enemies of vinyl

The environment in which your records are stored is very important to a long shelf life. If you want a long shelf life for your prized recordings, keep the records away from dirt, dust, smoke, fingerprints, and oils from human skin as well as faulty phonograph needles. Never stack your records on top of each other, albums should be stored vertically. Avoid storing them too tight as it can lead to ring wear on the cover or sleeve and cause unnecessary stress to the record's materials, surface and label, often resulting in warps and contact damage. Additionally, the records should be stored in a low humidity setting with a temperature between 60 and 70 degrees if possible. Obviously, it is imperative to keep your treasured vinyl away form heat sources such as sunlight, heater vents and even lighting. Avoid dusty environments and if possible store the records in a relatively airtight container such as a cabinet with doors or sealable boxes or bins.

Protecting your records and LP jackets

There are different opinions on this, but it is recommended by most to remove the original wrapping from the manufacturer, the dreaded shrink wrap, as this may shrink over time; eventually warping the jacket or possibly the record. A note of caution, however, some of the stickers or promotional information on this shrink wrap may actually make the album more valuable if left on; so use discretion when removing the shrink wrap. It is recommended to replace this wrapping with a high density polyethylene outer protective sleeve.

There are several vendors where one can buy these protective outer sleeves, but one that offers many different options for record collectors is a well-respected vendor www.bagsunlimited.com  Bags Unlimited has been in the collection protection business since 1975 and are the #1 choice of collectors for storage, display and shipping products for their collectibles. BagsUnlimited.com stocks record bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene and polyester (Mylar). All three of these materials have passed the Photo Activity Test (P.A.T.) certifying that they are safe for long-term storage and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils, and other airborne pollutants.

"We carry multiple types of poly sleeves, varying in thickness and record jacket sleeves that come with a re-sealable flap, depending on the collector's choice," explained David Street of BagsUmlimited.com. "We also stock 2 mil and 4 mil sleeves that are manufactured of archival polyester (Mylar), an inert material of the highest clarity. Mylar is extremely clear, inert, 100% acid-free and considered to be the most archival of all protective sleeves. Polyester will not discolor, damage or adhere to items placed inside it. This material has passed the Photo Activity Test and Polyester is used worldwide in museums, libraries and archives. Our polyester material has been approved by the Library of Congress for archival storage."

It is also very important to have clean, acid free inner sleeves to protect your records with paper sleeves being the most practical. Some recordings were issued with inner sleeves that have acidity issues, which over time, could damage the vinyl records that they hold. Additionally, some sleeves may be viewed as collectible, so it's best to save them as part of the album package.

"We are the manufacturers of our paper sleeves and therefore have control over the sizes and materials used. Being the manufacturers also insures that the sizes are true, the holes are centered, and the seams are well-glued," stressed Street. "Investing in quality sleeves for your records is one of the most important care tips for long lasting vinyl."

Storing your records in boxes can also add to the preservation process in many ways according to Street: "Bags Unlimited boxes are the Standard of the Industry. Storing your records in our boxes keeps them in an environment that will protect the corners, edges, and flat surfaces. It also keeps them away from ultraviolet light, dust and other airborne pollutants that can destroy or damage them," Street stated. "Our boxes are super strong, properly sized and stackable. They come with 3" deep sturdy covers and die-cut handles that can be in the open position for carrying or closed position for storing."

Cleaning and maintaining vinyl records

The most important aspect of owning and playing vinyl records is to keep the records clean. Due to the chemical nature of vinyl, they attract dust and dirt. This is caused by vinyl's tendency to build up static electrical charges which attract small particles of dust which land in the grooves. These particles will cause "pops" and "clicks" as the record plays.

The cleaning of records should be performed before and after playing. This will ensure the best possible playback, and also prepares the record for "dust free" storage. It's highly recommended that a record collector have on hand some sort of carbon fiber brush (there are many varieties of brushes available). Carbon fibers are used to help disrupt static buildup while brushing relies on the vibration of the almost microscopic carbon fibers to clean the grooves and remove dust and dirt. It's recommended that the turntable be running while brushing rather than holding the record in your hands because this will result in a smoother, more consistent cleaning motion.

Some people get so intensely careful about cleaning their vinyl records, they often forget about keeping the needle clean. Since the needle is constantly tracking in the groove of the records, it attracts large amounts of dirt and dust particles and must be cleaned. When not properly maintained, the needle may not vibrate fully and may not rest in the bottom of the record groove; resulting in decreased sound quality and other audio problems. Needle maintenance supplies are easily obtained, for instance, the aforementioned BagsUnlimited.com sells an inexpensive "Stylus Care System" which includes a special cleaning fluid and a dense nylon brush to maintain a clean needle.

Obviously the turntable surface should be kept clean of dust and static. Most newer turntables come equipped with a rubber or antistatic felt surface. A great way to clean both the needle and the turntable area and also keep the carbon fiber brush clean is with condensed air in a can, which is available at any electronics retailer; just spray the area before and after playing your records for a continued dust free environment for your audio treasures. Taking this one step further, BagsUnlimited has in stock a unique antistatic solution, as Dave Street explains:

"We carry a portable antistatic, ionizing air gun to use with the condensed air dust remover and it will significantly boost the ability of canned air to remove dust from static-prone areas. This ionizing gun effectively neutralizes static charges in vinyl, plastics, glass, films, Mylar and other items that hold static charges by creating a flow of ions that neutralizes static charges and releases clinging dust. The gun easily snaps onto any type of nonflammable canned air," explained Street.

There are many cleaning solutions that can be used to 'wet' wash a record and it really is a matter of personal preference as to which one to employ. In the old days, when record were made of shellac, they could be cleaned with a mild solution of regular soap and water (always use distilled water as tap water often contains too many contaminants) and this was the preferred way to maintain the old 78 rpm records. Never use the new cleaning solutions on 78's because they are alcohol-based and can dissolve shellac recordings and will ruin these types of records.

Speaking with Dave Street again, they sell several kits of various sizes to help keep record clean. "We recommend the 'Groovy Record Cleaning Kit' and each kit comes with micro bristled cleaning brush; cotton cleaning cloth, various sized bottles of GROOVY Cleaning Fluid which is Bags Unlimited's own Record Cleaning Fluid, and is specially formulated for its deep cleaning, antistatic, residue-free properties."

It's also recommend not storing the vinyl inside the record cover but instead slip the vinyl (protected by the inner sleeve) behind the cover with both protected by the outer sleeve, because storing the vinyl inside the cover may eventually create seam and/or spine splits. Over time the weight of the record could possibly cut through the binding.

The reward

This article was not written to exemplify how hard it is to maintain vinyl records; on the contrary, these are very simple tasks and often become mundane and second nature after time. But the reward is so great-the preservation of your prized collection and the coupdeville- the best possible sound reproduction that is humanly possible. With proper care and diligence, these historic audio treasures will last a lifetime or two, giving vinyl record owners many hours of listening bliss.

　

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LAST SHOP STANDING - OFFICIAL TRAILER

Today, a documentary called Last Shop Standing will be released in the UK.

Last Shop Standing inspired by the book of the same name by Graham Jones takes you behind the counter to discover why nearly 2000 record shops have already disappeared across the UK. The film charts the rapid rise of record shops in the 1960's, 70's and 80's, the influence of the chart, the underhand deals, the demise of vinyl and rise of the CD as well as new technologies. Where did it all go wrong? Why were 3 shops a week closing?Will we be left with no record shops with the continuing rise of downloading? Hear from over 20 record shop owners and music industry leaders as well as musicians including Paul Weller, Johnny Marr, Norman Cook, Billy Bragg, Nerina Pallot, Richard Hawley and Clint Boon as they all tell us how the shops became and still are a part of their own musical education, a place to cherish and discover new bands and new music.





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Green Day Announce Tour Dates

The pop/punkers will hit the road for 28 shows in late 2012 and early 2013, look and see if they are coming to a city near you!

 Seattle Paramount Theater (November 26)
 Kennewick Toyota Center (November 27)
 Salem Armory Auditorium (November 29)
 Sacramento Memorial Auditorium (December 1)
 Reno Grand Sierra Resort Grand Theatre (December 2)
 Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (December 4)
 Tempe Marquee Theatre (December 10)
 Green Bay Resch Arena (January 7)
 Rosemont Allstate Arena (January 8)
 Wilkes Barre Mohegan Sun Arena (January 10)
 Penn State College PA Bryce Jordan Center (January 11)
 Rochester Blue Cross Arena (January 13)
 Pittsburgh Consol Energy Center (January 14)
 Brooklyn Barclays Center (January 16)
 Manchester Verizon Wireless Arena (January 18)
 Uncasville Mohegan Sun Arena (January 19)
 Fairfax Patriot Center (January 21)
 Philadelphia Liacourias Center (January 22)
 Providence Dunkin Donuts Center (January 24)
 Portland Cumberland Civic Center (January 25)
 Quebec City Colisee Pepsi Arena (January 27)
 Toronto Air Canada Centre (January 29)
 Cleveland Wolstein Center (January 30)
 Moline Wireless Center (February 1)
 Madison Alliant Energy Center (February 2)
 Omaha CenturyLink Arena (February 4)
 Broomfield 1STBANK Center (February 6)
 Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena (February 8)

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from our friends at polyvinyl records:

Joan of Arc Presents: Don't Mind Control 2xLP -- Final Pressing!

Conceived by Joan of Arc frontman Tim Kinsella as a way to bring together many of the musicians who have recorded with his band over the years, Joan of Arc Presents: Don't Mind Control is back in print for the last time!

Featuring exclusives tracks from Owen, Birthmark, Cale Parks, Ghosts and Vodka, along with many more, Don't Mind Control is now available on yellow vinyl (after selling out on orange, green, and blue).

This final pressing won't be around for long -- it's limited to just 300 copies -- so grab one while you can!

Joan of Arc Presents: Don't Mind Control 2xLP+MP3

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lots of unique album cover art today!

Galderia Reveals Album Cover Art

French power metallars Galderia have revealed the new album cover art for the band's debut LP, 'The Universality.' The album is slated for a late November 2012 release. The artwork was created by Felipe Machado Franco from Final Frontiers.



















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Dropkick Murphys Reveal Album Cover Art

Celtic punk outfit the Dropkick Murphys have revealed the album cover art for their upcoming album called 'Signed and Sealed In Blood,' which is expected to be released sometime in early 2013.

The album is their second with producer Ted Hutt (Gaslight Anthem, Old Crow Medicine Show), which was recorded at Boston's Q Division studios and mixed by Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes).

"We had such a great time writing our last album, Going Out In Style, we were excited to get back into the studio right away," says bassist and co-lead singer Ken Casey. "Where Going Out in Style was a concept album-kind of intricate and difficult-this one is catchy, fun, and as sing-along as can be."








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Stuka Squadron Reveal New Album Art

U.K. metal vampires Stuka Squadron issued a statement that the band's sophomore LP will be called 'New Sound of War.'  The album will be released on November 19, 2012 via Metalbox Recordings.



















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Bison B.C. Reveals New Album "Lovelessness" Details

Vancouver based Bison B.C. have completed work on their new album 'Lovelessness.' The album will be available on October 22nd.

The band worked with producer Sanford Parker at Soma and Electrical Audio Studios in Chicago.














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THE SWORD New Album Cover Art, Limited Bundle Revealed

Austin, Texas metallarsTHE SWORD are set to release their fourth album called, 'Apocryphon' on October 22 via Razor & Tie.  The effort was produced and engineered by J. Robbins at Magpie Cage Studios and will feature cover art by famed comic book artist J.H. Williams III.

THE SWORD is also offering a limited-time-offer bundle including:

* Autographed limited-edition glow-in-the-dark 12-inch vinyl

* "Apocryphon" deluxe version digipak CD

* Three hand-numbered triptych 11 x 17 lithograph black light reactive posters

* Exclusive limited-offer "Apocryphon" T-shirt

* "Apocryphon" slipmat

* Includes digital download code

Get more details at Blabbermouth

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college student with the right idea!

Records should be revitalized for high-quality sound

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ah, the art of crate digging!

Idaho man an avid collector of vinyl records

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vinyl collectorson the other side of the world

Weekend leisure: The vinyl collectors

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and north of our borders, they love their records!

The music industry's vinyl offer

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from our friends at VintageVinylNews

Neil and Pegi Young Announce Bridge School Benefit Lineup


 

MusicRecordShop.com Bob Dylan Vinyl Contest Winner

 

We have a winner in the MusicRecordShop.com Bob Dylan Vinyl Contest  

The winner is Dave K. from Philadelphia, PA and we thank www.MusicRecordShop.com  for the chance to give a limited edition Bob Dylan album to one of our loyal readers!

MusicRecordShop.com Bob Dylan Vinyl Contest

New CVR Blog Sponsor Music Record Shop is helping us along by offering a two album limited edition Bob Dylan 'Life and Life Only' vinyl release to be given away.

The rules are simple, be the 8th email to this email address rbenson30@wi.rr.com with the words "Music Record Shop Bob Dylan Contest" and you can win the copy.  Limited to one entry per email address.  Time sensitive, so get your email in early!

Good luck to all!

Here is the information about the release


Bob Dylan - Life and Life Only (2-LP) Import 2012

Product Details

A SELECTION OF PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED ON VINYL BROADCAST PERFORMANCES OF EARLY DYLAN CLASSICS AND RARITIES This 80-minute collection represents Dylan at his most fertile via radio and television broadcasts made throughout this astonishing era. The collection features songs and interviews from the 1961 folk Hootenanny at the Riverside Church, New York, just six months after Bobs arrival in NYC and before he had even signed a record deal. His appearance on Oscar Brands Folk Song Festival broadcast in October 1961, aired on WNYC radio, is then featured, followed by a second Oscar Brand radio show broadcast on WNBC in the spring of 1963. Two television appearances from The Steve Allen Show in February 1964 and the Les Crane Show in February 1965 - barely a month before the release of Bringing It All Back Home - complete this superb set Featuring an eclectic selection of Bobs take on otherwise unreleased traditional, plus a number of Dylan classics This LP will surely remain the default collection of live Dylan during his greatest era.

1000 ONLY - LIMITED EDITION

Label: Let Them Eat Vinyl

SIDE A
1. Introduction
2. Handsome Molly
3. Omie Wise
4. Po Lazarus
5. Mean Old Southern Railroad
6. Acne

SIDE B
7. Sally Gal
8. Girl I Left Behind
9. Oscar Brand Introduction
10. Girl From The North Country
11. Only A Hobo
12. Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll

SIDE C
1. Les Crane Introduction
2. It's All Over Now Baby Blue
3. Les Crane Interview Pt.1

SIDE D
4. Les Crane Interview Pt.2
5. It's Alright Ma

 

Drag City CD Winner

we have a winner in the Drag City Woo Reissue CD contest!

 congratulations to Shawn F from Iowa

Thanks to the folks at Drag City, watch for more news from them coming very soon!

Thanks for all for the emails!

Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

remember, I have a CD copy of Woo's reissue to give away, see the details at Drag City Music News And CD Contest

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Eagle Rock Releasing Muddy Waters And Rolling Stones 'Live At The Checkerboard Lounge' and the Rolling Stones 'Some Girls: Live In Texas '78' On Double Vinyl

Eagle Rock scheduled a September 11 release date for a special edition 2LP/DVD/CD of Muddy Waters and the Rolling Stones 'Live At The Checkerboard Lounge Chicago 1981' and the the Rolling Stones 'Some Girls: Live In Texas '78.'  Each set contains an 180g vinyl in a three-panel gatefold sleeve. With audio presented in DTS Dolby 5.1, these sets truly allow fans to fully experience and enjoy these brilliant artists and moments in music.  Let's learn more about these fantastic vinyl releases:

Muddy Waters And Rolling Stones 'Live At The Checkerboard Lounge'

On 22 November 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago prior to playing 3 nights at the Rosemont Horizon. It didn’t take long before Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Ian Stewart were joining in on stage and later Buddy Guy and Lefty Dizz also played their part. It was a unique occasion that was fortunately captured on camera. The result is one of those magical nights caught on tape and recorded for posterity. Muddy, clearly in charge, invites the Stones one-by-one to join the party. Buddy tears off some jagged lightning riffs. Junior Wells blows some mean blues harmonica. The warmth of the vinyl sound is perfect for such classic soul as this. The songs fly by in a world of honest, unpretentious love-of-the-music. Mixed and mastered by Bob Clearmountain, this concert is a rare gem of rock 'n' roll and blues history.

Live At The Checkboard Lounge Chicago 1981:

Side A:
1)  Sweet Little Angel
2)  Flip Flop And Fly
3)  Introduction
4)  You Don't Have To Go
5)  Country Boy

Side B:
1)  Baby Please Don't Go
2)  Hoochie Coochie Man
3)  Long Distance Call

Side C:
1)  Mannish Boy
2)  Got My Mojo Workin'
3)  Next Time You See Me

Side D:
1)  One Eyed Woman
2)  Baby Please Don't Go (instrumental)
3)  Clouds In My Heart
4)  Champagne And Reefer


The Rolling Stones Some Girls: Live In Texas '78 Vinyl Special Edition 2LP/DVD/CD.

The Rolling Stones 1978 tour of the USA in support of that year’s “Some Girls” album is considered by fans to be one of their very best. The tour followed immediately on the release of the “Some Girls” album and by the time the band arrived in Texas in mid-July the album had hit the No.1 spot on the US charts. The tour took a “back to basics” approach, with the band and their music very much at the forefront and little or no elaborate staging. Filmed at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, on 18 July 1978, this concert is typical of the tour with the Rolling Stones delivering a raw, energetic performance in front of a crowd who are clearly loving the show. The end result steams right off the vinyl. Years later, Wood summed it up by saying, "it was straight-ahead garage rock, hardly a stage-set, no smoke, no big lights, like the Stones going punk."

Many of the tracks from “Some Girls” are included in the live set with a sprinkling of Stones classics from earlier albums. Originally shot on 16mm film, the footage has been carefully restored and the sound remixed and remastered by Bob Clearmountain from the original multitrack tapes.

Some Girls: Live In Texas '78:

Side A:
1)  Let It Rock
2)  All Down The Line
3)  Honky Tonk Women
4)  Star Star
5)  When The Whip Comes Down

Side B:
1)  Beast Of Burden
2)  Miss You
3)  Imagination
4)  Shattered

Side C:
1)  Respectable
2)  Far Away Eyes
3)  Love In Vain
4)  Tumbling Dice

Side D:
1)  Happy
2)  Sweet Little Sixteen
3)  Brown Sugar
4)  Jumpin' Jack Flash

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from our friends at vinylcollective.com

Sum 41 - “All Killer No Filler” Restock On Blue Vinyl

Heads up, casualties of society: Sum 41‘s 2001 breakthrough full-length All Killer, No Filler is being restocked in our store on limited blue vinyl. Only 557 pieces will be available. Asbestos Records is handling the pressing and it’ll be back in our store early next week.

It would be a mistake to view Sum 41 as just another second-rate band cashing in on the early-'00s punk-pop boom, even if it did recruit Jerry Finn to produce All Killer No Filler. Just as Finn had done for both blink-182 and Green Day, he charges Sum 41's punk-pop with a razor-sharp edge, the sort of dynamic in-your-face sound that helps this music cross over to MTV and radio so well. Besides the notable production, a lot of credit should go to the band as well. Its songwriting is obviously more diverse here than it was a year earlier on its debut album, Half Hour of Power; for example, the group's rap and '80s metal influences rise to the surface more frequently here than on that first album and instill a fun sense of camp. "Fatlip" is perhaps the best example of how Sum 41 has made an effort to diversify the music with more than just power chords and melodic punk vocals.

Available for the first time ever on vinyl in North America, and contains the hit singles "Fat Lip" and "In Too Deep"

Order at ShopRadioCast

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RAINDANCE “New Blood” To Be Released on Vinyl as Limited Edition 1-Sided 12”

LA-based indie Animal Style Records has recently welcomed New England hardcore outfit RAINDANCE to the roster.  The label has announced plans to release the band's 'New Blood' digitally, and on vinyl as a 1-sided 12" limited to 500 copies (100 red, 200 pink, 200 purple) on October 30.  The pre-order will launch shortly.

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i like this album cover for some reason...

THE GATHERING: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Disclosure", the tenth studio album from Dutch/Norwegian rockers THE GATHERING, is available for streaming in its entirety below. The CD will be released on September 12 via the band's own Psychonaut Records.

Get more details at Blabbermouth









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another intriguing album cover...

No Bragging Rights Reveals Cover For New Album "Cycles"

With a new record right around the corner, No Bragging Rights has released the album cover and track listing "Cycles," due out October 16th, 2012. Lead singer, Mike Perez comments:

Read the comments and get the tracklist at metalunderground.com











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best vinyl record article of the day, this one is by Ken Shimamoto (Dallas Observer) and about a day in the life of a record store employee....got to love it!


Adventures In The Vinyl Trade: Doc's Records' Dave Howard

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sad news from our friends at VintageVinylNews


Joe South Passes Away at 72


Guitarist Mark Abrahamian of Starship, Dead at 46

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found this, am interested to see what it sounds like (does ringo sing?)


Early Recordings from Ringo Starr’s Pre-Beatles Band Unearthed

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interesting read from the la times blog:


New album of Charles Manson's songs selling well, producer says

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a self professed record nerd can never get his fill:


Record pursuit - Larry Kmetz collects vinyl - perhaps as much as 30,000 worth of music

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unlicensed merchandise bothering the legendary band...


Rush Ask Judge to Help Stamp Out Bootleg Merchandise

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Stones to release 50th anniversary hits album


our friends at VintageVinylNews have all the details


Rolling Stones to Release Career Spanning Greatest Hits Set With Two New Songs

 

Spin-Clean® Introduces A Limited-Edition “See-Through” Unit

i am excited to see another great innovation from Spin-Clean®  These machines work, are affordable and durable, and they get a CVR plug and recommendation!


Spin-Clean® International, manufacturer of the largest selling vinyl record-cleaning device in the world, has produced and begun shipping a new, limited-edition “clear unit,” whereby owners of the device can watch the cleaning process occur through the translucent basin.  The new unit, unlike its yellow standard counterpart, is skeletonized in order allow one to witness what occurs below the top of the basin, where the solution meets the vinyl record.

Made from the same durable ABS properties as Spin-Clean’s conventional units, the “clear unit” also offers clear rollers, plus clear pods that surround the cleaning brushes, offering a virtually complete translucent record-cleaning experience.

Not available as a stand-alone device, the Limited-Edition “clear unit” is currently sold only as part of the Spin-Clean® Record Washer Package, which includes extra brushes, cleaning fluid, and drying cloths.

According to Mark Mawhinney, owner of Spin-Clean® International, “We’re excited to bring the new see-through unit to the market. Over the years, many of our customers have asked us about a limited-edition style that would be a departure from our standard Spin-Clean “yellow.” They’ve suggested various other colors and styles but, in the end, we thought the translucent idea would be the coolest.”

Spin-Clean® International has become a household name in the vinyl record industry since 1975, providing affordable record-washer / record-cleaning units, such as the Spin-Clean® Record Washer MKII, to the marketplace. Well-respected reviews followed, including recent ones from enjoythemusic.com, the New York Times, and being named “Accessory Product Of The Year” by Stereophile and The Absolute Sound. Now many who are looking for an effective record-cleaning device at or around the $100 price point turn to the Spin-Clean® Record Washer MKII as an effective, inexpensive way to remove dust and dirt from LPs and 45s, unlocking the full dynamic range of vinyl recordings.

With the “clear unit,” Mawhinney believes it will be a popular seller because of its ability to showcase the cleaning process.

“By its contrasting color, the yellow Spin-Clean® MKII already lets you see the grime and dirt at the bottom of the basin after your record has been cleaned,” remarks Mawhinney. “Obviously with the see-through unit, you’ll witness even further on how the dust and dirt are detached from your record grooves. That’s very exciting!”

Those interested in learning more about the Spin-Clean® line of vinyl products can call Spin-Clean® directly at 1-800-931-5850 or visit www.spincleanrecordwasher.com

You can actually witness the process of your Spin-Clean® Record Washer removing the dirt and dust from your vinyl records!

As with any Spin-Clean® MKII Package, you receive an extra pair of brushes, triple the amount of drying cloths, and eight times more cleaning fluid. 

Includes:

•Translucent Washer Basin and Lid
•Washer Fluid 4oz
•Washer Fluid 32oz
•Two Pair Brushes MKII
•One Pair Rollers MKII
•Seven Washable Drying Cloths

(Regular Price: $174.99) Package Price: $149.99

Spin-Clean® currently offers the Limited Edition translucent unit, while supplies last, at $149.99 as part of the complete Spin-Clean package.

Order Your Today At  SpinCleanRecordWasher


 

Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne

FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2012


DEAR JERRY: On a night out of dining and dancing, in the early 1970s, my late husband took me to a club in Waukesha to hear a band he loved. An excellent group that I saw just that one night.

Now, 40 years later, I am stuck trying to remember their name. It may have been Dick or Dave and the somebodys. Who were these guys?

I can't recall ever having their records, so it is possible they never made any.

What really stands out in my memory is how versatile and talented they were. Every member sang, and each man on the stage played practically every instrument a band could have. It was like musical chairs, but with instruments.

Since that is not very common, it might be the best clue I can provide.
—Evelyn Wallace, Greenfield, Wis.

DEAR EVELYN: That is a mighty good clue, and mention of Dick and Dave was also helpful.

I know of only one band whose members, usually five, routinely switched positions and instruments on stage during their songs, all without missing a beat.

Even more impressive is that each member not only played every instrument on stage, but at least a dozen others from the 40 or so pieces on hand.

Named Dave Major and the Minors, this Illinois-based lounge band was very popular in the upper Midwest, especially in the 1970s.

Along the way, the boys cranked out three LPs: "Someone New" (BC 310); "Dave Major and Minors Second Album" (BC 311); and " Dave Major and Minors Third Album" (BC 312).

Fronting the band were brothers Dave Perry ("Dave Major") and Dick Perry.

Not widely known until February 2nd, 2000 was the dark and troubled side of Dave Perry.

That is when Dave broke into the Kingston, Ill (pop. 980) home of Scott Grochowski, and his wife Melodye, with whom Perry previously produced a son and daughter. Reports vary as to whether Dave and Melodye were legally married when the children were born.

Once inside, Perry shot and killed Mr. Grochowski, then turned the gun on Melodye's mother, Janie Sue Harrison, killing her instantly.

Melodye and their 12-year-old son quickly escaped to a neighbor's house and called 911. Their daughter, 11, was not in the house at the time of the carnage.

In what seems suicidal, when the DeKalb County Sheriff's deputies arrived, Dave Perry greeted them in front of the house with a spray of bullets, to which they returned fire and killed him.

A subsequent investigation pointed to a years-long custody battle between Dave and Melodye as the reason three lives were lost. Had Melodye remained in the house, it is likely she too would have died.



DEAR JERRY: Got a kick out of the recent reference to your "How Could This Not Have Been a Hit?" list.

I've never actually created a list, but have often said those words about a song with everything going for it, yet still flopped.

Taking the list idea to an even higher level, my latest one is "How Could They Have Never Had a Hit?"

This applies only to artists with a significant number of good releases, none of which made it.

For me, No. 1 on that list is the Harptones.

What do you think?
—Evan Harris, Eugene, Ore.

DEAR EVAN: I think you made a perfect choice.

What separates the Harptones from most other groups is Willie Winfield, their stupendous lead singer. His incredibly distinctive vocals put him alongside Tony Williams, of the Platters, as the preeminent R&B front men. Unlike the Platters, the No. 1 group of the 1950s, what the Harptones accomplished in the New York area could not thrust them into the national spotlight.

Of their two dozen singles, many of which are considered doo-wop classics, only one registered a blip on Billboard's Hot 100. "What Will I Tell My Heart" (Companion 103) debuted at No. 98 on May 8, 1961, moved up two slots the next week, then vanished for good.

The Harptones definitely rank high on the "How Could They have Never Had a Hit?" list.

Among their timeless tunes that should have been big hits are:

"Cry Like I Cried" (Alphabetically first, and also first on my Harptones list)
"Forever Mine" (Alphabetically second, and my second favorite)
"I Almost Lost My Mind"
"Masquerade Is Over, The"
"My Memories of You"
"No Greater Miracle"
"On Sunday Afternoon"
"Shrine of St. Cecelia, The"
"Since I Fell for You"
"Sunday Kind of Love, A"
"That's the Way It Goes"
"What Is Your Decision"
"Why Should I Love You"



IZ ZAT SO? The sensational 45 rpm Extended Play by the Harptones, aptly titled "The Sensational Harptones" (Bruce BEP-201), is one of the most valuable EPs ever.

If auctioned to the appropriate buyers, this seven-inch, four-track EP might bring close to $10,000.

　

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 2012 Osborne Enterprises- Reprinted By Exclusive Permission

Top Ten Best Selling Vinyl Records ~ September 6, 2012

from our friends at www.soundstagedirect.com

This Week's Bestselling Vinyl Records at SoundStageDirect

1.  MFSL Original Master Record Sleeves (50)
2.  Counting Crows - August And Everything After (Pre-Order)
3.  Dead Man's Bones - Dead Man's Bones
4.  Bush - Razorblade Suitcase
5.  Steely Dan - Aja
6.  Kiss - Monster (Pre-Order) 
7.  Various Artists - FM Original Soundtrack 
8.  Weezer - Weezer (Blue Album) (Pre-Order)
9.  Kiss - Destroyer: Resurrected
10.  The Black Crowes - Freak N Roll

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from www.vinylcollective.com

Top 10 Albums – September 3, 2012

Here are the Top 10 Albums sold at Shop Radio Cast for the week of August 28, 2012 – September 3, 2012:

1.  Coheed and Cambria – The Afterman: Ascension LP
2.  Quicksand – Slip LP
3.  Bad Books – II LP
4.  No Doubt – Push and Shove 2XLP (Picture Disc)
5.  Misser – Every Day I Tell Myself I’m Going To Be A Better Person LP
6.  Pierce The Veil – Collide With The Sky LP
7.  Sum 41 – All Killer No Filler LP
8.  Jimmy Eat World – Bleed American 3XLP
9.  Weezer – Weezer (The Blue Album) LP
10.  Weezer – The Lion And The Witch LP

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from www.earache.com

EarAche Top Ten Best Sellers

1.  Oceano "Depths" CD/DVD
2.  Municipal Waste "Massive Aggressive" Black Vinyl LP - EUROPEAN IMPORT
3.  At The Gates "The Flames Of The End" 3 DVD Box Set
4.  Carcass "Symphonies Of Sickness" CD/DVD
5.  Carcass "Reek of Putrefaction" CD/DVD Limited Deluxe Edition
6.  Oceano "Windy City" Black T-shirt
7.  Carcass "Heartwork" CD/DVD LIMITED EDITION
8.  Carcass "Necroticism - Descanting The Insalubrious" CD/DVD (wit
9.  Evile "Infected Nations" CD/DVD - Webstore Exclusive!
10.  '* Napalm Death "Harmony Corruption" Limited Edition Color Vinyl

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from www.napalmrecords.com

Napalm Records Top Ten Best Sellers

1.   TYR By The Light Of The Northern..LTD CD [Digi]
2.   ALESTORM Back Through Time BOX [Bobblehead Boxset + Mediabook CD]
3.   ALESTORM Leviathan MCD
4.   ALESTORM Black Sails At.. LTD CD [Digipack + DVD]
5.   DRACONIAN A Rose For The Apocalypse LTD CD [Digipack]
6.   ALESTORM Captain Morgan's Revenge CD
7.   ARKONA Goi, Rode, Goi! CD
8.   FALKENBACH Tiurida BOX [Deluxe Boxset + Pendant]
9.   TYR Land LTD CD [Deluxe Digipack + DVD]
10.   TYR The Lay Of Thrym BOX [Boxset + Flag]

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from www.victoryrecords.com 

Victory Records Top Five Best Sellers

1.  Streetlight Manifesto - The Hands That Thieve
2.  Ill Nino - Epidemia
3.  Otep - Sounds Like Armageddon - LIVE
4.  Pathology - The Time Of Great Purification
5.  Sister Sin - Now And Forever

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from easystreetonline.com

Easy Street Top Ten Best Sellers

1.  Minus The Bear - Infinity Overhead
2. Thenewno2 - Thefearofmissingout
3.  Sigur Ros - Varud
4.  Divine Fits - Thing Called Divine Fits
5.  Poor Moon - Poor Moon
6.  Black Keys - Rubber Factory
7.  Walkmen - Heaven
8.  Ariel Pink's Haunted Grafitti - Mature Themes
9.   Yeasayer - Fragrant World
10.  Swans - Seer

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from grimeys.com

GRIMEY'S BEST SELLERS 8/27 - 9/02, 2012

Vinyl Top 25:

1. Rayland Baxter - Feathers & Fishhooks
2. Divine Fits - A Thing Called Divine Fits
3. Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls
4. Michael Kiwanuka - Home Again
5. The Lumineers - The Lumineers
6. Gaslight Anthem - Handwritten
7. Wild Nothing - Wild Nothing
8. Father John Misty - Fear Fun
9. Stars - The North (bootleg edition)
10. Purity Ring - Shrines
11. The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow
12. Swans - The Seer
13. Yeasayer - Fragrant World
14. The Beach Boys - The SMiLE Sessions
15. Ty Segall - Slaughterhouse 10"
16. The Head & The Heart - The Head & The Heart
17. Kings of Leon - Only By The Night
18. Modest Mouse - We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank
19. Of Monsters & Men - My Head Is An Animal
20. Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
21. Ryan Adams - Gold
22. Poor Moon - Poor Moon
23. Dave Matthews Band - Mercy 7"
24. Natural Child - Mother Nature's Daughter 7"
25. Joshua Black Wilkins - I Tremble 7"
 

Drag City Music News And CD Contest

from our friends at www.dragcity.com:  

For the tenth email sent to me (rbenson30@wi.rr.com) with the words "WOO" in the subject line, I have CD copy of Woo's reissue 'It's Cosy Inside.' 

Take a look at the details of the release as well as other music news from Drag City!


Woo Reissue

WOO are Mark and Clive Ives, who in the 1980s in England made a pair of addictively appealing yet largely unknown records. Their second, IT’S COSY INSIDE, released in 1989, qualifies as some of the most uniquely organic electronic music ever made.

When WOO first began recording their relaxing and mysterious mood music in the 1970s, they used electronically treated acoustic instruments to create a sort of pop music for another universe. WOO have made music for more than 35 years now, much of it specifically designed for healing and meditation, while somehow entirely sidestepping the creative vortex of modern new age music. WOO aren’t distinctly any one thing, but we’re certain you’ll be hard pressed not to enter into a happy and somewhat mysterious meditative state upon listening to IT’S COSY INSIDE.

The album’s original publisher Independent Project Records put it best: “IT’S COSY INSIDE is as appropriate a title as could be for this collection of playfully unique instrumentals...

“Only Mark and Clive Ives, as WOO, seem to be able to effortlessly combine elements of English Folk Music, Jazz, Electronic Experimentalism, bits of playful easy listening, and now in this latest release, an occasional electronic reggae shuffle. Their music is fun, serious, adventurous, smoky, eerie, pretty, uplifting, a beehive of activity, joyful, and loving. IT’S COSY INSIDE takes you there all in one snug package.”

See the tracklist HERE

Music News from Drag City Records

Mad Music Inc. "Mad Music" LP out 11/6/12

Like something out of a pulp science fiction novel, the record known as Mad Music, Inc. appeared in the Boston area in the late 70s without track titles, credits or contact information. Beautifully packaged, the record exuded a mystery so uncanny it was entirely unclear if the creator(s) even realized how odd the whole thing was. To be clear -- this is not one of those phony discoveries that seem to show up with increasing regularity these days.

Collectors have known about Mad Music for years, but the very few who know the story aren't talking. Play the record, and everything becomes more unclear still....

What is this music, and who is it for? Is it some mutant strain of new age, jazz, a soundtrack? Would it explain anything to know that the jam at the end of side one is called Gospel Disco? Does it help if we disclose that this lushly arranged album features professionals and amateurs working together? Is it a put on? Or was there some greater purpose involved? At this rate, the world may never know. For the fine folks who actually buy records, randomly selected copies come with one-of-a-kind inserts -- authentic 35-year-old documents from the Mad Music archives -- an underwater loudspeaker catalog, a photo from the recording studio, an academic clipping entitled “Cerebral Dominance in Musicians and Nonmusicians.” But even if you buy the entire run and put it all together, this is one mystery you may never solve. We can promise you this -- you’ve never experienced anything like Mad Music, Inc.


additonally we have

Trin Tran - 'Dark Radar'

What is Trin Tran? Like a schizoid game of Pong, exploiting the tempo and the sounds – these ano/digital shards, iced with minimal/savant lyric shreds and crazed to the groove(s), could hail from Munich in ’77 or Cleveland, SF, LA, NYC or London in the late 70s. It could be from some weird dark corner of the early 80s…but fuck, it could be today too! And while today is indeed today, we're talking about Trin Tran, and these sounds were crazily made in the early aughts -- not neither here, nor not there. 'Dark Radar' was recorded in 2002 and 2003, CD-R'd, lost and found on the internet. Trin Tran's sounds have been issued from behind the mask. Other than what the sounds tell you, you're not supposed to know what's going on behind the mask. The first release on GOD? Records, the new Ty Segall imprint, Trin Tran's Dark Radar, out September 4th

order your copy today at dragcity.com

 

The Vinyl Pulse - A Bob Dylan Acetate Tops The List

A Bob Dylan acetate of 'Blood On The Tracks' closed out at close to $6,200, with the Beatles grabbing the next two spots with a sealed 'Beatles VS Four Seasons' on Vee Jay going for a little over $3,500 and a 'White Album' (sealed) going for almost $2,400.

The Vinyl Pulse, is a weekly snapshot of what is selling on the big vinyl machine called eBay. This is a great way to keep your eyes peeled for a specific record and what you might have to pay for it to obtain it. 

CollectorsFrenzy lists the top 25 real time ended auctions and the selling price for the collectible vinyl and is updated daily.


Top 10 Items for 9/4/201002

1.  BOB DYLAN~BLOOD ON TRACKS~INSANELY RARE ORIGINAL'74 ACETATE~COMPLETELY DIFFERENT  Sold for $6151.99 USD on September 04, 2012

2.  BEATLES Vs FOUR SEASONS~INSANELY RARE SEALED ORIG'64 VEE JAY MONO 2LP SET+POSTER Sold for $3550.00 USD on September 04, 2012

3.  BEATLES~WHITE ALBUM~INSANELY RARE SEALED ORIG'68 CAPITOL 2LP SET w/POSTER+PHOTOS Sold for $2378.00 USD on September 04, 2012

4.  BRUTE FORCE 7" SINGLE - KING OF FUH - APPLE 8 - VERY RARE (BEATLES) Sold for $2169.23 USD on September 04, 2012

5.  DOORS~1st ALBUM~INSANELY RARE MONO TEST PRESSING~PAUL ROTHCHILDS UNCENSORED COPY Sold for $2050.00 USD on September 04, 2012

6.  RONETTES+PHIL SPECTOR~PRESENTING VERONICA~ULTRA-RARE SEALED 1964 PHILLES MONO LP Sold for $2040.99 USD on September 04, 2012

7.  LED ZEPPELIN I~1st ALBUM~INSANELY RARE ORIG UK PRESSING~SUPERHYPE PLUM LABEL~NM Sold for $2020.20 USD on September 04, 2012

8.  BEATLES~MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR~INSANELY RARE SEALED ORIG '67 CAPITOL MONO LP wBOOK Sold for $1525.00 USD on September 04, 2012

9.  John Denver Sings Personalized Autograph 1960's First Released Album  Sold for $1350.00 USD on September 04, 2012

10.  ULTRA RARE 10” BLACK G&T – RAOUL PUGNO ( PIANO) Sold for $1325.00 USD on September 04, 2012


Please visit CollectorsFrenzy for daily updates!


also did some checking, there are 1,637,107 results found for the search term LP on eBay today, and this is a great indication of the past several weeks....lots of records for sale on the big vinyl machine.  i did some other searches, some of the totals amaze me (no wonder prices have come down)

11,303 results found for Beatles LP

5,725 results found for Rolling Stones LP

9,008 results found for Elvis Presley LP

1,904 results found for Michael Jackson LP

3,700 results found for Queen LP

3,259 results found for Elton John LP

6,489 results found for Who LP

1,088 results found for Metallica LP
 

New Vinyl Record and Music Releases - September 4

Alberta Cross - Songs Of Patience
Angel Olsen - Half Way Home
Animal Collective - Centipede Hz
Arthur Russell - Keep the Lights On (soundtrack)
Aztec Camera - High Land, Hard Rain (expanded edition)
Aztec Camera - Knife (expanded edition)
Azure Ray - As Above So Below
B.B. King - The Best of B.B. King
B.B. King - The Thrill of the Blues
Bachman-Turner Overdrive - 40th Anniversary
Bellamy Brothers - Pray for Me
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Rattle Them Bones
Birds In Row - You, Me & The Violence
Blind Benny - No Honor
Bob Mould - Silver Age (vinyl)
Bobby "Blue" Bland - The Best of Bobby Bland
Bonafide - Ultimate Rebel
Boxer - Bloodletting
Brian Setzer - Rockabilly Riot: Live From the Planet
California Wives - Art History
Cat Power - Sun (vinyl)
Chick Corea and Gary Burton - Hot House
Clark - Fantasm Planes
Crass - Yes Sir I Will (reissue) (vinyl)
Crypts - Crypts
Cult of Youth - Love Will Prevail (vinyl)
Cyanic - Litanies of Lust Unholy
Dave Stewart - The Ringmaster General
David Wax Museum - Knock Knock Get Up
Deerhoof - Breakup Song (vinyl)
Dinosaur Jr - I Bet On Sky
Elbow - Dead In The Boot (B-sides collection)
Elvis Presley - Celluloid Rock: Love Me Tender
Elvis Presley - Celluloid Rock: Sound Advice
Elvis Presley - Celluloid Rock: Young and Beautiful
Erol Alkan - Another Bugged Out Mix/ Another Bugged In Selection
Ex Deo - Caligvla
Eyehategod - New Orleans Is The New Vietnam
Fear of Men - Green Sea
Feeding People - Island Universe
Freddie King - The Blues Is Rising
Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballe  - Barcelona
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes - Cast Recording
Gentlemen Reg - Leisure Life Part Two (EP)
Glen Campbell - The Inspirational Collection
Grave Digger - Clash Of The Gods
Green Day - Studio Albums 1990-2009 (8-CD box set)
Holy Other - Held
Houndmouth - Houndmouth
Ian Hunter & The Rant Band - When I'm President
Imagine Dragons - Night Visions
imamiwhoami - Kin
Infantree - Hero's Dose (vinyl)
Jano - Ertale
Jens Lekman - I Know What Love Is
Johnny Mathis - Love Is Everything Plus the Unreleased "Broadway" Album
Judas Priest - Screaming For Vengeance - Special 30th Anniversary Edition (2 CDs/DVD)
Just Like Vinyl - Black Mass
Kanye West - Cruel Summer
Karlie Bruce - Paperback Lover
Korn - The Path Of Totality Tour - Live At The Hollywood Palladium (DVD/Blu-ray)
Lacrae - Gravity
Liv Kristine - Libertine
Lovedrug - Sessions (EP)
Low - Curtain Hits the Cast (reissue) (vinyl)
Lyres - On Fyre
Malka Spiegel - Every Day Is Like The First Day
Maria Minerva - Will Happiness Find Me?
Mark Knopfler - Privateering
Masachist - Scorned
Matchbox Twenty - North
Matt Mays - Coyote
Melissa Etheridge - 4th Street Feeling
Metronomy - Late Night Tales
Miguel Bose - Papitwo
Minus The Bear - Infinity Overheard
Mono - For My Parents
Mostly Autumn - The Ghost Moon Orchestra
Mount Eerie - Ocean Moon
Muddy Waters - I'm Ready
Muddy Waters - Screamin' & Cryin' the Blues
Music Tapes - Mary's Voice
My Iron Lung - Grief
Nathan Fake - Stream Days
Nazareth - Loud 'N' Proud
Northstar - Is This Thing Loaded?
Orchid - Heretic
Orgy - Grime Of The Century
Otis Rush - West Chicago Blues
Owl City - Good Time
Philip Glass and Robert Wilso - Einstein on the Beach
Poor Moon - Poor Moon
Propagandhi - Failed States
Raymond Byron and The White Freighter - Little Death Shaker
Remnant - Instrumentals Unleashed
Ronan Keating - Fires
Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside - Dirty Radio (deluxe edition)
Scorpions - Love at First Sting (Audio Fidelity)
Scouting For Girls - The Light Between Us
Sleeping People - Notruf
Smash Mouth - Magic
Sondre Lerche - Bootlegs
Sondre Lerche - Duper Sessions (reissue)
Sondre Lerche - Faces Down (reissue)
Sondre Lerche - Phantom Punch (reissue)
Sondre Lerche - Two Way Monologue (reissue)
Soundtrack - Perks of Being A Wallflower
Soundtrack - Something From Nothing
Stars - North
Stealing Sheep - Into The Diamond Sun
Steve Mazagatti - Original
Steve Miller Band - Brave New World (special edition)
Steve Miller Band - Children of the Future (special edition)
Steve Miller Band - Number 5 (special edition)
Steve Miller Band - Sailor (special edition)
Steve Miller Band - Your Saving Grace (special edition)
Suzanne Vega - Close-Up, Vol. 4: Songs of Family
Swallow the Sun - Emerald Forest And the Blackbird
Sylencer - A Lethal Dose Of Truth
T.I. - Trouble Man
Tanita Tikaram - Can't Go Back
The Apples - Fly On It
The Bips - If Life Was Like a Gig of John Plain
The Bips - This Time For Real...or Maybe Next Time
The Dirty Heads - Cabin By The Sea
The Flatlanders - The Odessa Tapes
The Fresh & Only's - Long Slow Dance
The Hermit Crabs - Time Relentless
The Milk - Tales from the Thames Delta
The Modern Airline - The Modern Airline
The Noisettes - Contact
The Peach Kings - Handsome Moves
The Sheepdogs - The Sheepdogs
The Vaccines - The Vaccines Come of Age
Toddla T - Watch Me Dance
Tom Tom Club - Downtown Rockers (EP)
Toto - Toto IV (reissue) (vinyl)
Trin Tran - Dark Radar
Two Door Cinema Club - Beacon
Valente - Alexandria (EP)
Various Artists - Action! The Songs of Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart
Various Artists - Cruzin' to Motown
Various Artists - Disco Radio Compilation, Vol 2
Various Artists - Fac. Dance 02
Various Artists - G.O.O.D. Music Compilation
Various Artists - Nights of the Psychedelic Order
Various Artists - Re-Machined: A Tribute to Machine Head (Deep Purple tribute)
Various Artists - Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap
Various Artists - The Ramones Heard Them Here First
Various Artists - Vanguard Vocal Groups
Wax Poetic - On a Ride
White Ash Falls - By the River Bend
William Basinski - Disintegration Loops (box set)
Young Guns - Bones
Zifra - Out of the Barn

 

Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

Porcupine Tree - Coma Divine (triple vinyl)

Recorded over three nights in Rome as part of a promotional tour for the band's 1996 album Signify, Coma Divine was Porcupine Tree's first ever official live album.

This Kscope triple vinyl edition of the album features bonus tracks not included on the original 1997 cd release, including the early classics, Radioactive Toy and Up The Downstair.

3 x heavyweight (180gm) vinyl in a box with a 12 page 12" book

Order your copy at BurningShed.com






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album cover art of the day:

FAREWELL TO ARMS Reveals New Album Cover Art


German metallers FAREWELL TO ARMS will release their debut album, "Perceptions", on November 23 via Massacre Records. The effort was recorded at Weltraumstudios in Munich with producer Corni Bartels and features guest vocals from THE SORROW's guitarist/vocalist Mathias "Mätze" Schlegel. 







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album cover art of the day, part 2:

Nominon Reveals Vinyl Record Release

Swedish old school death metallars Nominon have recently issued an announcement about releasing their new album:

 "The moment we are all waiting so eagerly for will soon be here. Of course we're talking about the release of the fifth Nominon album 'The Cleansing' (Deathgasm Records). The cover artwork by Juanjo Castellano has been floating around a bit on the net for some reason, but unfortunately it was not the finalized version. Below you can take a look at the RIGHT version of 'The Cleansing' once and for all, ENJOY!

 "The exact release date is still to be set, it all depends on how much time the manufacturing of the LP vinyl will take?! The label and the band have decided to wait and release the LP and the CD at the same time, just for the sake of it.

 "We can however reveal some further details about this coming storm. The LP will be released as a Gatefold one, the 250 first copies will come as a limited edition with a different colour on the vinyl (compared to the rest) as well as including a sew on patch. The first edition of the CD will be a Digipack version with a 12-page booklet. DEATHGASM RDS also plan to make a special die hard bundle including the LP / CD + T-shirt, yet more info on that particular version will follow later on. Here's the complete tracklist of 'The Cleansing:'

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