Happy Record Store Day!
by the way, this year's 'special releases' are already up for sale on the mighty eBay! i guess if there is money to be made, then someone will do it!
check it out at eBay
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‘Marijuanaman’: Ziggy Marley looks for a hit in comic-book world
Look, up in the sky, it’s a bong, it’s plate of brownies — no, it’s … Marijuanaman. There are superheroes everywhere these days, so perhaps it’s no surprise that a cannabis-themed crusader is fighting the good fight on the cover of a (ahem) high-profile new project with musician Ziggy Marley as part of the creative team. But what’s intriguing is the hero on the cover is no bleary-eyed burnout looking for the Xbox controller in the couch. This pothead looks as intense as the Punisher, and Marley says there are meaningful messages rolled up within the tales’ action.
“It relates to the reality of why the plant is being criminalized and why it’s not being used in all of its facets,” said the five-time Grammy-winner and 42-year-old son of the late Bob Marley. “In the early days of American history, this plant was used much more widely, and then it became a demon and a devil.”
Read the rest at herocomplex.latimes.com
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lovely story about our beloved vinyl records!
Newcastle’s Beatdown Records, The First Record Store I Ever Loved
By Jordan Waller
From quirky regulars to wisened store clerks and part-time jobs paid in vinyl. How Beatdown Records started my love affair with records…
I first came across Beatdown Records (or Steel Wheels if you’re a little older) during my first year at university in Newcastle. I had caught the ‘record bug’ several weeks earlier when I was introduced to the geeky delights of vinyl by my friend Stuart whom I met on my first day in the city. Bonding over a shared love of Belle and Sebastian and slightly arty European looking girls that were always too good for us. From the off I was fascinated by the black discs scattered around his room, everything from their smell to their artwork and the static crackle they made on his tiny turntable. Before long I had stumped up some money and got my own record player and quickly threw myself into scouring charity shops for music to add to my collection.
Read the rest at sabotagetimes.com
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Older and Younger Generations Herald the Look and Sound of Records
By MYCAH PLEASANT
LEDGER CORRESPONDENT
In an iPod-, iTunes-, MP3-obsessed world, there are those who reject the immediateness of modern music and gravitate to a classic source, one many people grew up with and new generations are learning to love.
Vinyl music, once the standard in the music world, has been making a slow comeback for several years now, a trend that doesn't surprise those who have appreciated it for years.
Aaron Conley, 33, of Lakeland began seriously collecting vinyl music 10 years ago, when he was working at the now-closed Woodpecker Records in Lakeland, but recalled times in high school where he dabbled in collecting.
Read more at theledger.com
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Rare Beach Boys Song to be Released to Benefit Japan
Al Jardine has enlisted the voices and support of former Beach Boys bandmates Brian Wilson, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston to release a new vinyl single in support of Japan relief efforts.
The first side of the single contains Don't Fight the Sea, a song composed by Jardine and Terry Jacks and originally recorded for Jardine's album A Postcard From California.
Read more at vintagevinylnews.com
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could it be? i may have a place for the thousand or so cassette tapes i have!
Cassettes make an unlikely comeback in Baltimore
Years after being upstaged by CDs and digital music, the tapes have become kitsch, collectable and even cool
By Sam Sessa, The Baltimore Sun
Every morning for the past eight months, Nicole Mazarakis wakes up, rolls out of bed and puts on music.
Instead of turning on an iPod or playing a CD, Mazarakis pops a cassette into the old tape deck in her bedroom. She likes classical tapes from composers like Mozart and Haydn, but lately she's been listening to a new cassette by the enigmatic Baltimore singer/songwriter Daniel Higgs.
Read the rest at baltimoresun.com
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and in music history for the day:
Buddy Holly’s first single, “Blue Days, Black Nights” was released in 1956.
In 1965, the Hollies began their first US tour in New York. It wasn't until the following year that the group cracked the US Top Ten with "Bus Stop".
The Rolling Stones released "Brown Sugar"in the UK in 1971. It was the first record on their own label, Rolling Stones Records.
In 1972, the Electric Light Orchestra played its first live show, promoting their debut album, "No Answer". The concert didn't get very good reviews and founding member Roy Wood split several months later, leaving Jeff Lynne to write and produce most of the band's material.
Over 72,000 people gathered at London's Wembley Stadium in 1990 for an anti-apartheid concert honoring Nelson Mandela. Mandela had recently been released from prison.
In 1996, KISS appear in full make-up at the 38th Grammy Awards, where they use the opportunity to announce a reunion tour. It would mark the first time all four original members had appeared together in more than 15 years.
In 1999, Skip Spence, an original member of Jefferson Airplane and founding member of Moby Grape, died at age 52 of lung cancer in a San Francisco hospital. He had battled schizophrenia and alcoholism for more than 30 years.
born today: Dusty Springfield (1939) (died 2 March 2, 1999), Bobby Vinton (1935), 1964, Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum (1964) and Peter Garrett of Midnight Oil (1963)
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
Download The List Of Record Store Day Releases
recordstoreday.com
find a participating store in your area with the complete list of stores
Record Store Directory
Record Store Day 2011 – Comprehensive Release Guide Part 1
thevinyldistrict.com-part-1
Record Store Day 2011 – Comprehensive Release Guide Part 2
thevinyldistrict.com-part-2
an our ambassador for RSD has this short clip!
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Warner Bros. Records, the Leading Label Partner, Will Celebrate With Special RSD Events Around the Country; Expect Exclusive Vinyl Packages From My Chemical Romance, R.E.M., The Flaming Lips, Mastodon, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Regina Spektor and Much More
BURBANK, CA--(Marketwire - April 14, 2011) - Everyone's favorite new official global holiday, RECORD STORE DAY, is this Saturday, April 16, 2011. Once again Warner Bros. Records, the industry's leading partner and participant, will celebrate this special day with a spate of nationwide special events listed below.
Late breaking news: Neil Young, vinyl enthusiast and Independent Record Store supporter, will be introducing his brand new album, A TREASURE, as a deluxe vinyl edition available only through participating Record Store Day Independent Music Retailers and http://neilyoung.warnerreprise.com on June 7th. The limited-edition vinyl pressing will be available on 180-gram double-disc vinyl pressed at Pallas, and mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering by Chris Bellman. The fourth side of the vinyl will feature special album artwork etched into the disc.
And now, the WBR / RSD events:
REGINA SPEKTOR - Saturday, April 16th, 2pm:
Other Music - 15 E 4th St - New York, 10003 (212) 477-8150 www.othermusic.com
Special in-store performance at Other Music in NYC. First 100 fans to purchase RSD exclusive 7" "Four From Far" gain access to the performance.
Regina will also be participating in a "Live in London" screening that same night presented by RSD at the Lincoln Center. Adria Petty will also be in attendance as well. Tickets available at Walter Reade Theater box office or link below.
Saturday, April 16th, 7pm - Lincoln Center / Walter Reade Theater
165 West 65th Street, New York, NY (212) 875-5600
http://www.filmlinc.com/films/series/record-store-day
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE - Saturday, April 16th, 4:30pm:
Vertigo Music - 129 Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4215 (616) 742-5106
http://www.vertigomusiconline.com/
In-store signing at Vertigo Music in Grand Rapids, MI. First 100 fans to purchase RSD exclusive 7" picture disc or a t-shirt will get a chance to meet the band.
DEFTONES - Saturday, April 16th, 2pm
Music Millennium - 3158 East Burnside Street Portland, OR 97214 (503) 231-8926
http://www.musicmillennium.com/
In-store signing at Music Millennium in Portland, OR. First 100 fans to purchase RSD exclusive "Covers" or "Diamond Eyes" will get a chance to meet the band.
RICK ROSS (MMG) - Saturday, April 16th, 2pm
Music Depot - Greenspoint Mall 12300 North Freeway Houston, TX 77060 (281) 876-0778
In-store signing event in Houston at Music Depot with Rick Ross and Meek Mill. The first 250 fans to pre-order MMG "Self Made" album or buy a MMG t-shirt get a chance to meet Rick Ross and Meek Mill.
ART OF DYING - April 16th, 2pm
Ralph's Records - 3322 82nd Street Lubbock, TX 79423-2011 (806) 795-3322
Acoustic performance + signing with Avalanche artists Skillet and Halestorm at Ralph's Records in Lubbock, TX. Purchase "Vices & Virtues" to meet the band.
FOXY SHAZAM - Saturday, April 16th, 9pm
Shake It Records - 4156 Hamilton Avenue # 1 Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513) 591-0123 www.shakeitrecords.com
Acoustic performance + signing at Shake It Records in Cincinnati, OH.
PETER BUCK (REM) - Saturday, April 16th, NOON
Easy Street Records - 20 Mercer Street Seattle, WA (206) 691-3279 easystreetonline.com
In-store autograph signing. Fans that purchase a copy of the R.E.M. RSD exclusive 7" "THREE" or "Collapse Into Now" will have a chance to meet Peter.
DALE EARNHART JR. JR. - Saturday, April 16th, 5pm
UHF Records - 512 S Washington Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067 Neighborhood: Downtown Royal Oak (248) 545-5955 http://www.facebook.com/pages/UHF/119488368088692
In-store performance + signing.
As previously announced, Warner Bros. Records will make a series of vinyl albums and singles available on April 16th exclusively in honor of Record Store Day -- a celebration of the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally. Warner Bros. Records is not only a partner in Record Store Day, but readies more vinyl for release than any other label. This year, we are outdoing ourselves with even more special releases to meet the demands of vinyl enthusiasts nationally and internationally as well. All items are available in very limited quantities and are sure to sell out fast, so don't delay!
And now... The Goods (in alphabetical order) as follows:
Bad Brains: God Of Love + bonus 7" (vinyl LP + two song 7" single)
For God Of Love, Bad Brains' first album for Madonna's label Maverick, the original lineup of the group reunited. Ric Ocasek, the producer of their breakthrough Rock For Light, also returned to produce the record. This release includes two previously unreleased demo tracks: "Let's Make Love" and "It's Agreeable" on a bonus 7" vinyl.
The Belle Brigade: The Belle Brigade (vinyl LP)
A chance to get an early copy of the self-titled debut album from brother and sister duo The Belle Brigade, fronted by Barbara and Ethan Gruska, before it's released digitally and on CD by Reprise Records on April 19th. Click on the provided link to hear "Sweet Louise" right now! http://sweetlouise.thebellebrigade.com/
Built To Spill: "Ripple" (7" picture disc) Very limited collector's edition is a picture disc and features only one track; a previously unreleased live version of the Grateful dead classic recorded live on October 11, 2010 in Charlotte, NC.
Eric Clapton: Unplugged (Two-disc set on 180-gram vinyl; Bernie Grundman Mastering)
Eric Clapton's Unplugged was responsible for making acoustic-based music, and "unplugged" albums in particular, a hot trend in the early '90s. Clapton's concert was not only one of the finest Unplugged episodes, but was also some of the most genuine, heartfelt music the guitarist has ever committed to tape. And some of his most popular: The album sold more than 10 million copies in the U.S. and won several Grammy Awards, including "Album Of The Year."
Deftones: Covers (vinyl LP) Truly a unique and eclectic collection of rare cover songs spanning multiple genres, none of which has ever been available on vinyl before and a fan essential.
Side A:
Drive (The Cars)
Caress (Drive Like Jehu)
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want (The Smiths)
No Ordinary Love (Sade)
Savory (Jawbox)
Do You Believe (The Cardigans)
Side B:
Simple Man (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Ghosts (Japan)
The Chauffeur (Duran Duran)
If Only Tonight We Could Sleep (Live) (The Cure)
Sleep Walk (Santo & Johnny)
The Flaming Lips: Heady Nuggs: The First 5 Warner Bros. Records 1992-2002 (5 vinyl LP's - Bernie Grundman Mastering)
(1992) Hit To Death In The Future Head (Single Disc)
(1993) Transmissions From The Satellite Heart (Single Disc)
(1995) Clouds Taste Metallic (Single Disc)
(1999) The Soft Bulletin (Two Disc)
(2002) Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots (Single Disc)
All titles, with the exception of The Soft Bulletin, have been out of print and unavailable on vinyl for a decade. Each box will be limited and numbered to create the ultimate LIPS collectors item.
Fleetwood Mac: Rumours - Standard and Deluxe Editions (Bernie Grundman Mastering)
The Diamond Award Winning, Grammy "Album Of The Year" masterpiece from Fleetwood Mac is available as an Audiophile Deluxe Version pressed on 2-Disc 45 RPM, 180 gram vinyl (pressed At Pallas), as well as a standard 33 1/3 single disc.
Glassjaw: Worship And Tribute - considered a hardcore masterpiece, this long sought-after pressing will be available on vinyl for the first time ever vinyl pressing in a limited edition.
Jimmy Eat World: Bleed American - A special 10th Anniversary Limited edition 3-disc reissue of this seminal album featuring a disc of rarities and b-sides pressed on 140 gram vinyl (each one will be hand numbered with a gold foil stamp). There will also be a special run of colored vinyl made exclusive for the Zia Record Store Day tent at Coachella in support of their appearance at the festival.
Mastodon: Live At The Aragon (Deluxe 2-disc set on 180-gram vinyl + DVD; Bernie Grundman Mastering) - Vinyl edition of the first-ever live experience package from heavy rock innovators Mastodon captures the band's sonic assault recorded and filmed live in October 2009 at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom while the band was touring in support of Crack The Skye.
My Chemical Romance: "Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)" (7" picture disc)
The first single from the band's current album Danger Days: The True Lives of The Fabulous Killjoys, includes the previously unreleased "Zero Percent," on the B-side.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (Limited Edition white vinyl), You're Gonna Get It! (Limited Edition blue vinyl); both Bernie Grundman Mastering. "Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers," the band's debut album, was originally released in 1976. The album is best known for introducing the world to the classic tracks "American Girl" and "Breakdown." "You're Gonna Get It!" Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' second album was released in 1978. Building on the edgy yet always melodic sonic template created on their debut, this album features the hits "Listen To Her Heart" and "I Need To Know" which remain staples in the classic rock songbook.
R.E.M.: Three (3 - 7" single 45 RPM discs, first three singles from their new album, Collapse Into Now, each in individual art gatefold sleeves. All B-sides are previously unreleased. Bernie Grundman Mastering)
Disc 1. Mine Smell Like Honey/ Supernatural Superserious (live in Raleigh, NC)
Disc 2. Oh My Heart/ Harborcoat (live in Riga, Latvia)
Disc 3. ÜBerlin/ What's the Frequency, Kenneth? (live in Oslo, Norway)
Regina Spektor: Regina will be releasing a Record Store Day Exclusive, Four From Far, on April 16! The Limited Edition EP will contain the digital exclusive "Riot Gear," "The Sword & the Pen" and "Time Is All Around" from far Special Edition, and "Eet" from Live in London, now compiled together on light blue vinyl.
Warner Bros. Records will launch "Side By Side" -- a series of extremely limited-edition 7" vinyl singles featuring iconic WB artists covering other historic and personally influential iconic WB family artists. Each title will be uniquely colored, and 100 of each pressing will be randomly available on clear vinyl. The first four singles listed below will be released on Record Store Day with more singles to be announced soon.
"Havana Affair" (Red Vinyl)
The Ramones
Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Don't Want To Know If You Are Lonely" (Orange Vinyl)
Hüsker Dü
Green Day
"Just Got Paid" (Yellow Vinyl)
ZZ Top
Mastodon
"Love Hurts" (Light-Blue Vinyl)
Gram Parsons & The Fallen Angels Featuring Emmylou Harris
Jenny And Johnny
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Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD) Celebrates Independent Music Stores with 'Record Store Day' Releases
PRNewswire -- Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD), the award-winning sales, marketing and distribution arm of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, will release exclusive vinyl titles from some of its biggest artists in celebration of 'Record Store Day.' The annual event, which takes places on Saturday, April 16, celebrates the importance and vitality of the independent music store.
Artists in the program include such legendary groups as Derek & The Dominos, The Cars, The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Paul Simon and Duran Duran, as well as such new chart-toppers as Lady Gaga and James Blake. Fontana, the independent distribution arm of UMGD, will also release titles from artists including New York Dolls and Robbie Robertson.
Moreover, a number of UMG artists will participate directly in Record Store Day with in-store performances, in-store signings and Q&A sessions. Among them are Duran Duran (Amoeba signing in San Francisco), Erykah Badu (Coachella/Zia Signing), The Lonely Island (Amoeba Berkeley, Q&A session and signing), Nas & Damien Marley (Coachella/ Zia Signing) and, TV on the Radio (Newbury Comics in Boston).
'Record Store Day' began in 2007 as a celebration of the unique culture surrounding independently owned records stores in the US, and hundreds of similar stores internationally. On this day, independently-owned records stores come together with artists and labels to celebrate music with special releases and promotional products and events.
List of 'Record Store Day' releases (vinyl except where noted*):
The Cars – "Sad Song" – 7" single
Matt Costa – Songs We Sing LP
Dengue Fever – Cannibal Courtship LP
Derek & The Dominos – "Got To Get Better In A Little While" / "Layla" – Limited edition US pressing of 2500, 7" single
Duran Duran - "Girl Panic" - 7" single
Hollywood Undead – American Tragedy – 12" picture Disc
James Blake – James Blake – 2 LP set with 2 exclusive bonus tracks
Lady Gaga – "Born This Way" – Remix EP, limited 5K pressing, 12" Picture Disc
Mona – "Listen To Your Love" / "All This Time"- 7" single
The Naked And Famous* – This Machine / No Light, EP CD of early material
Nirvana – Hormoaning – colored vinyl EP, limited 6K worldwide pressing, first time available in the US
Paul Simon – So Beautiful Or So What LP
Sonic Youth – Whores Moaning - colored vinyl EP, limited 6K worldwide pressing, first time available in the US
Queen – "Keep Yourself Alive" – 7" single
Nathaniel Rateliff – "Shroud" – 7" single
The Rolling Stones – "Brown Sugar" / "Bitch" / "Let It Rock"- individually numbered 5K US pressing, 7" single
Daft Punk – Tron Soundtrack - 10" EP, includes bonus track
Fontana titles:
Duff McKagan's Loaded – The Taking LP
Fistful of Mercy – "Pale Blue Eyes / "Things Go 'Round" – 12" vinyl, includes exclusive tracks
New York Dolls – Dancing Backward In High Heels LP
New York Dolls – "Fool For You Baby" - 7" single
Robbie Robertson – How To Be Clairvoyant - 2 LP
Toadies – "No Deliverance" / "Someone Great" - 7" single
About Universal Music Group Distribution
Universal Music Group Distribution is a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 territories. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's leading global music publishing operation.
Universal Music Group's record labels include A&M/Octone, Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Polydor Records, Show Dog – Universal Music, Universal Motown Republic Group, Universal Music Latino and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalogue of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular artists and their recordings. UMG's catalogue is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, its new media and technologies division; Bravado, its merchandising company; and Twenty-First Artists, its full service management division.
Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.
SOURCE Universal Music Group
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in alabama, a vinyl celebration!
A day to celebrate a groove
PUMP UP THE VOLUME FOR NATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY
By Courtney Haden
If April 16 were National Refrigerator Store Day or National Radiator Store, this piece would take a radical turn toward the esoteric, but because it’s National Record Store Day, we shall stick to the mundanely arcane.
Record Store Day is a refreshingly straightforward commercial observance, celebrated in honor of those independently owned shops still hawking pre-recorded music and in hopes that you will patronize same. The international festival has roots in Birmingham, in that our own Don Van Cleave, once of Magic Platter, was one of its founders, and it has sturdy branches here, in that Birmingham, unlike many larger metropoli, has two first-rate record stores still extant
Read more at bhamweekly.com
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vinyl in memphis doing well!
Viva la vinyl
By Chris Shaw
Vinyl junkies in Memphis can get their fix Saturday as local record shop Spin Street Music, Shangri-La Records and Goner Records celebrate the third annual Record Store Day by throwing parties, staging shows and selling limited edition records.
What started out in 2007 as an idea to unify independent record stores has turned into a national event, with more than 700 record stores nationwide participating. Goner records employee Madison Farmer insisted Record Day is much more than just a sales pitch.
"People find joy in buying records for all sorts of reasons, but Record Store Day has definitely helped make buying a record a much more engaging experience," Farmer said.
Read more at dailyhelmsman.com
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vinyl in virginia and the RSD plans
Independent music stores celebrate the old-school format
By Rashod Ollison The Virginian-Pilot
After weeks of buildup on the Internet, it will all be over in about half an hour.
Record Store Day, a celebration of vinyl planned for Saturday, has for the past three years attracted the most diligent record collectors to Birdland Music in Virginia Beach.
There, they will find limited copies of new and old albums in a format that must be played on a turntable.
“You have the collector who wants to buy the record but never opens it and ends up putting it on eBay,” said Barry Friedman, the store’s manager. “And you have the fan who’s gonna tear it right open and put it on the turntable right away. I open the door at 10. By 10:30, most of the new vinyl is gone.”
The idea of Record Store Day, conceived by a group of independent music store owners in 2007, is more than just a throwback. In an age of dismal sales and an increasingly fragmented music industry, it also is a promotional effort by record labels.
Read more at hamptonroads.com
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vinyl in the chicago area
Record Store Day a boon for turntablists
BY THOMAS CONNER
You can look at the numbers many different ways. In 2010, overall album sales were down 13 percent, Nielsen SoundScan reported in January — but sales of vinyl records were up 14 percent. That’s the best sales record for the classic LP since 1991.
Then again, vinyl counts for less than 1 percent of that overall annual figure. Plus, vinyl’s increase was 89 percent in 2008 and 33 percent in 2009 — so the resurgence is losing steam.
The cresting wave, though, is enough to keep the lights on and the turntables spinning at Chicago record shops, many of which now focus sales on vinyl records rather than CDs — and most of which are hosting special sales and events Saturday on the occasion of an annual hipster holiday, Record Store Day.
Read the rest at suntimes.com
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great story of an iconic band
For rock trio Rush, Cleveland is where it all began
By John Soeder, The Plain Dealer The Plain Dealer
It's the greatest rock 'n' roll love story ever told. Rush ♥ Cleveland. And from the very beginning, the feeling has been mutual.
In the mid-1970s, our fair city was the first American market to embrace this cerebral power trio from Toronto.
"It was enormous for us," singer-bassist Geddy Lee said of the early support.
As a token of their undying appreciation, Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart are filming their concert tonight at The Q for a future DVD release.
Read more at cleveland.com
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Wilco and Elvis Costello Pay Tribute to Neil Young
Ellen Barnes
Last year’s MusiCares concert featuring all-star covers of Neil Young’s songs will be released on DVD and Blu-ray by Shout! Factory on May 31. MusiCares honored Young with the title of Person of the Year last year, fêting his career with a tribute performance by artists like Elton John, Wilco, Elvis Costello, Neko Case, Norah Jones, Dave Matthews, and Crosby, Stills & Nash
Read more at Gibson.com
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the irishtimes has a neat article about the physical world of music:
Let's get physical: the fight against files
IT’S BEEN a while since Jon Bon Jovi was described as anything close to a spokesman of a generation, but his recent denunciation of download culture resonated more vociferously than expected with music fans of a certain vintage.
You could argue that the rocker is being more than a little excitable with his dramatic statement that “Steve Jobs is personally responsible for killing the music business”, but in many ways he has a point. Although CDs remain the most popular format for music buyers, their value has been diminished by the convenience of MP3s, not to mention illegal downloads.
Nevertheless there are bands, companies and music fans still doing everything within their power to stay connected to the physical world.
Read more at irishtimes.com
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and in music history for today:
In 1956, Mitch Miller, music director of Columbia Records, engages in a spirited debate with Allan Freed over the "potentially negative effects of Rock 'n' Roll on teenagers" on Eric Sevareid's news program on CBS-TV. Two psychiatrists also joined the discussion.
Buffalo Springfield made their live debut in 1966 opening for The Byrds at a concert in San Bernardino, California.
Also in 1966, the Rolling Stones released "Aftermath", their first LP to feature all original material.
In 1972, Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen entered the Billboard Top 40 for the first and only time with "Hot Rod Lincoln", a re-worked version of "Hot Rod Race", a #29 hit for Tiny Hill in 1951.
Also in 1972, Roberta Flack started a six-week run at #1 on the U.S. singles chart with the Ewan MacColl song “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” (#14 in the UK). The song was featured in the Clint Eastwood film Play Misty For Me.
In 1992, the three surviving members of Queen raised over $15 million at a charity concert in memory of the late Freddie Mercury, who died in November, 1991. They were joined by David Bowie, Annie Lennox, Elton John, Guns N' Roses, Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant, Paul Young and others.
In 1996, in San Francisco, CA, Jerry Garcia's remaining ashes were scattered near the Golden Gate Bridge. A small portion of his ashes had been scattered in the Ganges River in India on April 4th.
In 2001, punk pioneer Joey Ramone, singer of The Ramones, died at age 49 after losing a long battle with lymphatic cancer. On November 30, 2003, a block of East 2nd Street in New York City was officially renamed Joey Ramone Place.
In 2005, John Fred Gourrier, who led John Fred and his Playboy Band to Billboard's #1 spot in December 1967 with "Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)", died after a long bout with kidney disease. He was 63.
In 2007, Legendary crooner Don Ho, who entertained Hawaiian tourists for decades wearing raspberry-tinted sunglasses and singing his catchy signature tune "Tiny Bubbles", died of heart failure. He was 76.
born today, country icon Roy Clark (1933), Allan Clarke from the Hollies (1942), Dave Edmunds (1944) and Ed O’Brien from Radiohead (1968) among others.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
Guess what? Record Store Day is in the news, let's have a look!
Download The List Of Record Store Day Releases
recordstoreday.com
find a participating store in your area with the complete list of stores
Record Store Directory
Record Store Day 2011 – Comprehensive Release Guide Part 1
thevinyldistrict.com-part-1
Record Store Day 2011 – Comprehensive Release Guide Part 2
thevinyldistrict.com-part-2
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in my area (actually about 40 miles from my house), RSD is a celebration of vinyl!
Spin on record day is that vinyl is still vital
Record Store Day will celebrate at 700-plus independent record stores across the country, including Milwaukee area
By Piet Levy, Special to the Journal Sentinel
It's no secret that music sales are struggling: The digital revolution has shaken the foundations of the music industry. According to Nielsen SoundScan, album revenue for the year ending Jan. 2 dropped 12.8%.
Yet brick-and-mortar record stores haven't completely lost relevance. Vinyl sales increased by 14% last year.
And national Record Store Day, which celebrates its fourth consecutive year on Saturday, will draw music aficionados to 700-plus independent record stores across the country, enticed by hundreds of events and exclusive releases of singles, albums, DVDs from cult favorites to chart-topping artists.
"It brings record stores to the front of people's minds," said Stephanie Huff, general manager of the Exclusive Company, an eight-unit record store chain with three area locations. "It's actually bigger than any day prior to Christmas for our chain."
Read more at jsonline.com
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RSD in the nj area
Record store prepared for biggest day of the year
BY VINCE BAGLIVO
The event began in 2007 as a celebration of the unique culture surrounding more than 700 independently owned record stores in the United States and hundreds of similar stores internationally. For Irv Lukin, the owner of EZ2 Collect, 35-10 Broadway, Fair Lawn, it represents the single biggest day of sales for the entire year.
"I have accumulated records over the course of 40 years," said Lukin. "If you are looking for something special, you're not going to find the treasures in my collection at Best Buy or anywhere else."
Read more at northjersey.com
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and in the nw corner of our land, RSD newbie talks about vinyl
Another Seattle Record (Store)
Love and idealism have kept Mossy Bottom afloat long enough to see its first Record Store Day.
By Andrew Gospe
With physical sales of albums declining as fast as ever, opening a new record store these days makes about as much sense as trying to soak up some rare rays of Seattle sunshine to power your house. So it's only fitting that when Nick Gorfkle was searching for a space for Mossy Bottom Records, he decided to move next to a start-up company in the U District that sells solar panels.
If it seems like a bad omen, Gorfkle begs to differ. A longtime Seattleite and veteran of record stores like Golden Oldies and Neptune, Gorfkle, 27, subscribes to the ethos that selling vinyl is about far more than profits, an attitude forged from both nostalgia and necessity.
Read more at seattleweekly.com
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and in the chicago area:
Record Store Day preview: Bloodshot Records' Rob Miller
by Marah Eakin
It should come as no surprise to most music consumers—or at least to the hip ones—that Record Store Day is kind of a big deal. With over 300 exclusive releases, countless in-store performances nation-wide, and tons of stickers and swag dumped on checkout counters, there’s a lot of money invested in this once a year event, if nothing else. For indie retailers and labels, though, it can make a big difference in their bottom line.
As Record Store Day looms—Saturday, April 16 this year—The A.V. Club thought it wise to check in with local labels and retailers to find out what they’re planning for this special event. Next up, Rob Miller, co-owner of Bloodshot Records.
Read the rest at avclub.com
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and in the land down under, vinyl is a hit all year round!
Viva la vinyl purveyors
Mary Mihelakos
MUSICIANS will play free, in-stores, exclusive releases will be available, there will be store-wide discounts and celebrities will work behind counters tomorrow to celebrate Record Store Day.
It started in the US in 2007 and Australian stores have been participating since 2008. Record Store Day falls on the third Saturday in April and music outlets around the world take part (Ozzy Osbourne is this year's event ambassador).
More than a decade ago, it looked as though vinyl had been superseded by the compact disc but the format is enjoying a renewed popularity. The vinyl revival has undoubtedly been inspired by the dullness of downloading and the facelessness and disconnection of listening to music on an MP3 player.
Melbourne boasts one of the highest numbers of record stores per head of population worldwide.
Read the rest at theage.com.au
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in tennessee, vinyl doing well
Record Store Day celebrates unique culture of independent shops
by Dave Paulson
They still make records? Why?”
Doyle Davis, co-owner of Grimey’s New and Preloved Music, says people who stumble upon his Nashville record store ask that question all the time. On Saturday, April 16, four Nashville record stores aim to provide the answer as they take part in the fourth annual Record Store Day, which celebrates more than 700 independent record stores operating in the U.S. with in-store concerts, sales and limited-edition music releases.
“In the age of digital downloads, it’s good to remind people that we still exist,” says John Moore, who runs the Groove in East Nashville with Louis Charette
Read the rest at blogs.tennessean.com
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vinyl celebration in indiana!
National Record Store Day gets local play at Village Green Records
VGR to host concert with area bands, musicians
By Seth Johnson
Celebrating independent record stores throughout the nation, Muncie's Village Green Records will join in the National Record Store Day festivities, welcoming In the Face of War for its final Muncie performance.
Chad Kelham, a 2005 Ball State sociology and history graduate, is thankful for the enriching opportunities that stores such as VGR have offered him.
"Nothing compares to the thrill of going to any given independent record store and discovering some truly amazing and life-changing music," he said. "If it weren't for my favorite independent record stores, Village Green Records, Indy CD & Vinyl and any of the Wooden Nickel record stores in Fort Wayne, I wouldn't have become the dedicated and adventurous music lover that I am today, that's for sure."
On Saturday, record stores will celebrate their independence, offering customers free performances and exclusive music releases. In its third year of celebration, Village Green Records has organized a full slate of local performers
Read more at bsudailynews.com
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and in pennsylvania, bring in an iconic album cover artist can't hurt!
The Art of Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa record cover artist Cal Schenkel joins the Record Store Day celebrations at Gold Million Records, in Bryn Mawr, Pa. on Saturday April 16, 2011, with a unique gallery exhibit.
Meet and greet Frank Zappa artist extraordinaire Cal Schenkel. The renowned designer of album covers for Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and Tom Waits will be exhibiting at Gold Million Records in Bryn Mawr, Pa. from 12:00PM to 4:00PM on Record Store Day, Saturday April 16, 2011. Cal will be signing LP records, giclée prints, and original art works featuring:
☞ Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Trout Mask Replica
The Grand Wazoo
Just Another Band From L.A.
Uncle Meat
One Size Fits All
Record Store Day, now in its fourth year, celebrates the art of music with special appearances, performances, meet and greets, art exhibits, and special vinyl releases for the nearly 1000 independently owned record stores around the world.
Gold Million Records (formerly Plastic Fantastic since 1976) is Philadelphia magazine’s Best of Philly® 2010 - Best Store for Music Lovers. Part gallery, part museum, and part record store, the unique Gold Million emporium features Records, Record Players, and Cool Stuff Made From Records.
So come celebrate and support Record Store Day at Gold Million Records, where Rock 'n Roll meets Louis XIV. Buy some records to play or buy some to display, and get a free record frame with any FZ LP purchase.
And don't forget that Burnt Weeny Sandwich!
Gold Million Records
851 Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010
goldmillionrecords.com
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and in the usa today:
Ozzy Osbourne spins a case for vinyl on Record Store Day
By Edna Gundersen, USA TODAY
Since 1970, Ozzy Osbourne has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, roughly half with heavy metal's pioneering Black Sabbath and the rest as a solo artist. Loads of those early headbanger discs were vinyl, a format Osbourne still favors.
So he's an appropriate choice for Record Store Day ambassador, even if he's unsure of the title's obligations.
"I'm very honored," he says. "I just wish I could find a record store."
Read the rest at usatoday.com
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vinyl event in alabama:
Vintage vinyl revival
Eastbrook Flea Market to hold inaugural 'Record Store Day'
Written by Teri Greene
Vinyl is making a big-time comeback, and nobody knows that more than Jim Pruett, who has sold thousands of records from his booth at Eastbrook Flea Market and Antique Mall on Coliseum Boulevard.
From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday inside Eastbrook, Pruett, along with a group of fellow record enthusiasts, will host Montgomery's first "Record Store Day," a day set aside nationally to celebrate the glory of vinyl records.
Pruett said since he began selling records five years ago, he's witnessed vinyl's resurgence firsthand. And the fans are coming from unexpected places
Read the rest at montgomeryadvertiser.com
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vinyl being celebrated in the uk
Getting into the groove
WHILE downloading is a very ‘now’ thing to do, there are legions of music buyers who will still say that there is nothing like queuing up on the day of release, with a brand new vinyl disc clutched in hand.
They sound better and they look better than their smaller CD counterparts too...
And on Saturday, Record Store Day once again celebrates the beauty of the groove...
How sad that in a city the size of Milton Keynes, there is no dedicated vinyl store. But in Northampton, Spunout will be flying the flag for vinyl, and partaking in the special day.
Read more at miltonkeynes.co.uk
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and they love their vinyl in st. louis!
A new spin on vinyl
Kari Williams
"…And if you ever get lonely, just go to the record store and visit your friends," Almost Famous' Penny Lane said. For years, records had been the foundation of music present in pop culture and teens' bedrooms. As of present day, they have been drowned out as a museum idea with a vintage stigma.
Record Store Day, which has been going on since 2007, is a way for independent record stores across the country to come together. Eric Levin, a founder of RSD and owner of Criminal Records in Georgia, said the idea for RSD came from a convention in Baltimore, Md. called Noise in the Basement.
"We grew tired of constantly being the butt of the joke, know-nothing editors reporting from their ivory towers that the death of the record store was imminent," Levin said. "We kind of asked each other, 'How you doing? Is your death imminent?' Since we all had kind of super awesome record stores, centers of our communities, paying taxes, hiring and insuring musicians, we felt like we had to stand up for ourselves."
Local stores like Slackers in Glen Carbon and Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis are participating in the newfound tradition.
Read the rest at alestlelive.com
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SALEM: 'Kaddish' Reissue Artwork Unveiled
The front cover of the upcoming reissue of "Kaddish", the cult 1994 album from Israeli death metal pioneers SALEM, can be viewed below. Due next week via Raven Music, the cover art and design was handled by the band's guitarist, Nir Gutraiman. The effort was remastered by UE Nastasi at Sterling Sound in New York City.
Originally released through Germany's Morbid Records and was distributed worldwide via SPV, "Kaddish" represents SALEM's personal dirge for the victims of the Holocaust during World War II.
Read the rest at blabbermouth.com
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William Shatner's new album a nod to Capt. Kirk
WILLIAM Shatner's new album is a return to his Star Trek roots, featuring nineteen space-themed tracks on the metal covers album.
The actor's latest musical project, Searching For Major Tom, will include covers of songs by Deep Purple, U2, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, David Bowie, Queen, Pink Floyd, Duran Duran and The Police.
The album will be comprised of 'interpretations' of the intergalactic-themed rock anthems including Rocket Man, Space Oddity, Walking on The Moon and Lost in The Stars.
Read more and get the tracklist at news.com.au
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Original Lucy in the Sky Lyrics to Be Auctioned
Have a couple hundred grand sitting around? You could own a piece of history as the original handwritten lyrics of The Beatles Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, written by John Lennon, will be auctioned next month.
Read more: vintagevinylnews.com
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A younger generation of vinyl
Record sales increasing despite technology
By Lindsey Gelwicks
Sam Roderick remembers the first time she became interested in vinyl records.
She was 12 years old, and her mother missed the vinyl collection she had replaced with cassette tapes years earlier. Every so often, the two would go to flea markets, scouring the aisles of furniture and tables of books, jewelry and other odds and ends, searching for musical treasures.
Eventually Roderick bought a record of her own — Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues."
Now, the sophomore and Japanese major has more than 100 records in her collection.
Read the rest at bsudailynews.com
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Tom Hanks to Produce Green Day’s American Idiot Movie
Anne Erickson
After months of rumors and speculation, Green Day’s 2004 album, American Idiot, has been given the go-ahead to be made into a big-screen, feature film.
Universal has officially signed Tom Hanks to produce the upcoming adaptation in partnership with Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool, said Reuters.
Read the rest at Gibson.com
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and in music history for today:
In 1966, the Beatles recorded "Paperback Writer" and the vocals for "Eleanor Rigby."
In 1967, Polydor Records released the Bee Gees’ “New York Mining Disaster 1941” with a promotional slogan declaring them “the most significant talent since The Beatles.” The record became a Top 20 hit in the U.K. and U.S.
The final "Where the Action Is" aired on ABC-TV in 1967.
In 1969, The Beatles’ recording of “The Ballad of John and Yoko” took place with just two members, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Paul played bass, drums and piano with John on guitars and lead vocals. The song was banned from many radio stations as being blasphemous on account of the use of the word, “Christ.”
In 1971, the Illinois Crime Commission issued a list of “drug-oriented records,” including “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane, “A Whiter Shade of Pale” by Procol Harum and The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.”
In 1973, Led Zeppelin started a two-week run on the top of the U.K. album chart with Houses of the Holy, also a #1 in the U.S. The young girl, featured on the cover of the album climbing naked up Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland, was six-year-old Samantha Gates.
Iron Maiden's self-titled debut album was released in 1980.
In 1986, at the height of the backwards-masking hysteria, evangelist Jim Brown claimed that the theme to the children’s TV show, Mr. Ed, contained hidden Satanic messages.
In 1994, Kurt Cobain was cremated at the Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle. The death certificate listed Cobain’s occupation as “Poet/Musician” and his type of business as “Punk Rock.”
In 1995, Burl Ives, who reached the US Top 40 with "Little Bitty Tear" (#9), "Funny Way Of Laughing" (#10) and "Call Me Mr. In-Between" (#19) as well as recording the Christmas classic "Holly, Jolly Christmas", died of cancer at the age of 85.
In 2005, Steve Jablecki, singer and guitarist for the L.A. group, Wadsworth Mansion, who reached #7 in the US with "Sweet Mary" in 1971, died at the age of 59.
happy birthday to Ritchie Blackmore, guitarist, Deep Purple, Rainbow (1945)
Download The List Of Record Store Day Releases
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find a participating store in your area with the complete list of stores
Record Store Directory
Record Store Day 2011 – Comprehensive Release Guide Part 1
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Record Store Day 2011 – Comprehensive Release Guide Part 2
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in my area (actually about 40 miles from my house), RSD is a celebration of vinyl!
Spin on record day is that vinyl is still vital
Record Store Day will celebrate at 700-plus independent record stores across the country, including Milwaukee area
By Piet Levy, Special to the Journal Sentinel
It's no secret that music sales are struggling: The digital revolution has shaken the foundations of the music industry. According to Nielsen SoundScan, album revenue for the year ending Jan. 2 dropped 12.8%.
Yet brick-and-mortar record stores haven't completely lost relevance. Vinyl sales increased by 14% last year.
And national Record Store Day, which celebrates its fourth consecutive year on Saturday, will draw music aficionados to 700-plus independent record stores across the country, enticed by hundreds of events and exclusive releases of singles, albums, DVDs from cult favorites to chart-topping artists.
"It brings record stores to the front of people's minds," said Stephanie Huff, general manager of the Exclusive Company, an eight-unit record store chain with three area locations. "It's actually bigger than any day prior to Christmas for our chain."
Read more at jsonline.com
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RSD in the nj area
Record store prepared for biggest day of the year
BY VINCE BAGLIVO
The event began in 2007 as a celebration of the unique culture surrounding more than 700 independently owned record stores in the United States and hundreds of similar stores internationally. For Irv Lukin, the owner of EZ2 Collect, 35-10 Broadway, Fair Lawn, it represents the single biggest day of sales for the entire year.
"I have accumulated records over the course of 40 years," said Lukin. "If you are looking for something special, you're not going to find the treasures in my collection at Best Buy or anywhere else."
Read more at northjersey.com
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and in the nw corner of our land, RSD newbie talks about vinyl
Another Seattle Record (Store)
Love and idealism have kept Mossy Bottom afloat long enough to see its first Record Store Day.
By Andrew Gospe
With physical sales of albums declining as fast as ever, opening a new record store these days makes about as much sense as trying to soak up some rare rays of Seattle sunshine to power your house. So it's only fitting that when Nick Gorfkle was searching for a space for Mossy Bottom Records, he decided to move next to a start-up company in the U District that sells solar panels.
If it seems like a bad omen, Gorfkle begs to differ. A longtime Seattleite and veteran of record stores like Golden Oldies and Neptune, Gorfkle, 27, subscribes to the ethos that selling vinyl is about far more than profits, an attitude forged from both nostalgia and necessity.
Read more at seattleweekly.com
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and in the chicago area:
Record Store Day preview: Bloodshot Records' Rob Miller
by Marah Eakin
It should come as no surprise to most music consumers—or at least to the hip ones—that Record Store Day is kind of a big deal. With over 300 exclusive releases, countless in-store performances nation-wide, and tons of stickers and swag dumped on checkout counters, there’s a lot of money invested in this once a year event, if nothing else. For indie retailers and labels, though, it can make a big difference in their bottom line.
As Record Store Day looms—Saturday, April 16 this year—The A.V. Club thought it wise to check in with local labels and retailers to find out what they’re planning for this special event. Next up, Rob Miller, co-owner of Bloodshot Records.
Read the rest at avclub.com
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and in the land down under, vinyl is a hit all year round!
Viva la vinyl purveyors
Mary Mihelakos
MUSICIANS will play free, in-stores, exclusive releases will be available, there will be store-wide discounts and celebrities will work behind counters tomorrow to celebrate Record Store Day.
It started in the US in 2007 and Australian stores have been participating since 2008. Record Store Day falls on the third Saturday in April and music outlets around the world take part (Ozzy Osbourne is this year's event ambassador).
More than a decade ago, it looked as though vinyl had been superseded by the compact disc but the format is enjoying a renewed popularity. The vinyl revival has undoubtedly been inspired by the dullness of downloading and the facelessness and disconnection of listening to music on an MP3 player.
Melbourne boasts one of the highest numbers of record stores per head of population worldwide.
Read the rest at theage.com.au
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in tennessee, vinyl doing well
Record Store Day celebrates unique culture of independent shops
by Dave Paulson
They still make records? Why?”
Doyle Davis, co-owner of Grimey’s New and Preloved Music, says people who stumble upon his Nashville record store ask that question all the time. On Saturday, April 16, four Nashville record stores aim to provide the answer as they take part in the fourth annual Record Store Day, which celebrates more than 700 independent record stores operating in the U.S. with in-store concerts, sales and limited-edition music releases.
“In the age of digital downloads, it’s good to remind people that we still exist,” says John Moore, who runs the Groove in East Nashville with Louis Charette
Read the rest at blogs.tennessean.com
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vinyl celebration in indiana!
National Record Store Day gets local play at Village Green Records
VGR to host concert with area bands, musicians
By Seth Johnson
Celebrating independent record stores throughout the nation, Muncie's Village Green Records will join in the National Record Store Day festivities, welcoming In the Face of War for its final Muncie performance.
Chad Kelham, a 2005 Ball State sociology and history graduate, is thankful for the enriching opportunities that stores such as VGR have offered him.
"Nothing compares to the thrill of going to any given independent record store and discovering some truly amazing and life-changing music," he said. "If it weren't for my favorite independent record stores, Village Green Records, Indy CD & Vinyl and any of the Wooden Nickel record stores in Fort Wayne, I wouldn't have become the dedicated and adventurous music lover that I am today, that's for sure."
On Saturday, record stores will celebrate their independence, offering customers free performances and exclusive music releases. In its third year of celebration, Village Green Records has organized a full slate of local performers
Read more at bsudailynews.com
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and in pennsylvania, bring in an iconic album cover artist can't hurt!
The Art of Frank Zappa
Meet and greet Frank Zappa artist extraordinaire Cal Schenkel. The renowned designer of album covers for Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and Tom Waits will be exhibiting at Gold Million Records in Bryn Mawr, Pa. from 12:00PM to 4:00PM on Record Store Day, Saturday April 16, 2011. Cal will be signing LP records, giclée prints, and original art works featuring:
☞ Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Trout Mask Replica
The Grand Wazoo
Just Another Band From L.A.
Uncle Meat
One Size Fits All
Record Store Day, now in its fourth year, celebrates the art of music with special appearances, performances, meet and greets, art exhibits, and special vinyl releases for the nearly 1000 independently owned record stores around the world.
Gold Million Records (formerly Plastic Fantastic since 1976) is Philadelphia magazine’s Best of Philly® 2010 - Best Store for Music Lovers. Part gallery, part museum, and part record store, the unique Gold Million emporium features Records, Record Players, and Cool Stuff Made From Records.
So come celebrate and support Record Store Day at Gold Million Records, where Rock 'n Roll meets Louis XIV. Buy some records to play or buy some to display, and get a free record frame with any FZ LP purchase.
And don't forget that Burnt Weeny Sandwich!
Gold Million Records
851 Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010
goldmillionrecords.com
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and in the usa today:
Ozzy Osbourne spins a case for vinyl on Record Store Day
By Edna Gundersen, USA TODAY
Since 1970, Ozzy Osbourne has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, roughly half with heavy metal's pioneering Black Sabbath and the rest as a solo artist. Loads of those early headbanger discs were vinyl, a format Osbourne still favors.
So he's an appropriate choice for Record Store Day ambassador, even if he's unsure of the title's obligations.
"I'm very honored," he says. "I just wish I could find a record store."
Read the rest at usatoday.com
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vinyl event in alabama:
Vintage vinyl revival
Eastbrook Flea Market to hold inaugural 'Record Store Day'
Written by Teri Greene
Vinyl is making a big-time comeback, and nobody knows that more than Jim Pruett, who has sold thousands of records from his booth at Eastbrook Flea Market and Antique Mall on Coliseum Boulevard.
From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday inside Eastbrook, Pruett, along with a group of fellow record enthusiasts, will host Montgomery's first "Record Store Day," a day set aside nationally to celebrate the glory of vinyl records.
Pruett said since he began selling records five years ago, he's witnessed vinyl's resurgence firsthand. And the fans are coming from unexpected places
Read the rest at montgomeryadvertiser.com
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vinyl being celebrated in the uk
Getting into the groove
WHILE downloading is a very ‘now’ thing to do, there are legions of music buyers who will still say that there is nothing like queuing up on the day of release, with a brand new vinyl disc clutched in hand.
They sound better and they look better than their smaller CD counterparts too...
And on Saturday, Record Store Day once again celebrates the beauty of the groove...
How sad that in a city the size of Milton Keynes, there is no dedicated vinyl store. But in Northampton, Spunout will be flying the flag for vinyl, and partaking in the special day.
Read more at miltonkeynes.co.uk
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and they love their vinyl in st. louis!
A new spin on vinyl
Kari Williams
"…And if you ever get lonely, just go to the record store and visit your friends," Almost Famous' Penny Lane said. For years, records had been the foundation of music present in pop culture and teens' bedrooms. As of present day, they have been drowned out as a museum idea with a vintage stigma.
Record Store Day, which has been going on since 2007, is a way for independent record stores across the country to come together. Eric Levin, a founder of RSD and owner of Criminal Records in Georgia, said the idea for RSD came from a convention in Baltimore, Md. called Noise in the Basement.
"We grew tired of constantly being the butt of the joke, know-nothing editors reporting from their ivory towers that the death of the record store was imminent," Levin said. "We kind of asked each other, 'How you doing? Is your death imminent?' Since we all had kind of super awesome record stores, centers of our communities, paying taxes, hiring and insuring musicians, we felt like we had to stand up for ourselves."
Local stores like Slackers in Glen Carbon and Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis are participating in the newfound tradition.
Read the rest at alestlelive.com
-----------------------
SALEM: 'Kaddish' Reissue Artwork Unveiled
Originally released through Germany's Morbid Records and was distributed worldwide via SPV, "Kaddish" represents SALEM's personal dirge for the victims of the Holocaust during World War II.
Read the rest at blabbermouth.com
-----------------------
William Shatner's new album a nod to Capt. Kirk
The actor's latest musical project, Searching For Major Tom, will include covers of songs by Deep Purple, U2, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, David Bowie, Queen, Pink Floyd, Duran Duran and The Police.
The album will be comprised of 'interpretations' of the intergalactic-themed rock anthems including Rocket Man, Space Oddity, Walking on The Moon and Lost in The Stars.
Read more and get the tracklist at news.com.au
-----------------------
Original Lucy in the Sky Lyrics to Be Auctioned
Have a couple hundred grand sitting around? You could own a piece of history as the original handwritten lyrics of The Beatles Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, written by John Lennon, will be auctioned next month.
Read more: vintagevinylnews.com
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A younger generation of vinyl
Record sales increasing despite technology
By Lindsey Gelwicks
Sam Roderick remembers the first time she became interested in vinyl records.
She was 12 years old, and her mother missed the vinyl collection she had replaced with cassette tapes years earlier. Every so often, the two would go to flea markets, scouring the aisles of furniture and tables of books, jewelry and other odds and ends, searching for musical treasures.
Eventually Roderick bought a record of her own — Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues."
Now, the sophomore and Japanese major has more than 100 records in her collection.
Read the rest at bsudailynews.com
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Tom Hanks to Produce Green Day’s American Idiot Movie
Anne Erickson
After months of rumors and speculation, Green Day’s 2004 album, American Idiot, has been given the go-ahead to be made into a big-screen, feature film.
Universal has officially signed Tom Hanks to produce the upcoming adaptation in partnership with Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool, said Reuters.
Read the rest at Gibson.com
-----------------------
and in music history for today:
In 1966, the Beatles recorded "Paperback Writer" and the vocals for "Eleanor Rigby."
In 1967, Polydor Records released the Bee Gees’ “New York Mining Disaster 1941” with a promotional slogan declaring them “the most significant talent since The Beatles.” The record became a Top 20 hit in the U.K. and U.S.
The final "Where the Action Is" aired on ABC-TV in 1967.
In 1969, The Beatles’ recording of “The Ballad of John and Yoko” took place with just two members, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Paul played bass, drums and piano with John on guitars and lead vocals. The song was banned from many radio stations as being blasphemous on account of the use of the word, “Christ.”
In 1971, the Illinois Crime Commission issued a list of “drug-oriented records,” including “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane, “A Whiter Shade of Pale” by Procol Harum and The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.”
Iron Maiden's self-titled debut album was released in 1980.
In 1986, at the height of the backwards-masking hysteria, evangelist Jim Brown claimed that the theme to the children’s TV show, Mr. Ed, contained hidden Satanic messages.
In 1994, Kurt Cobain was cremated at the Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle. The death certificate listed Cobain’s occupation as “Poet/Musician” and his type of business as “Punk Rock.”
In 1995, Burl Ives, who reached the US Top 40 with "Little Bitty Tear" (#9), "Funny Way Of Laughing" (#10) and "Call Me Mr. In-Between" (#19) as well as recording the Christmas classic "Holly, Jolly Christmas", died of cancer at the age of 85.
In 2005, Steve Jablecki, singer and guitarist for the L.A. group, Wadsworth Mansion, who reached #7 in the US with "Sweet Mary" in 1971, died at the age of 59.
happy birthday to Ritchie Blackmore, guitarist, Deep Purple, Rainbow (1945)
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 11, 2011
DEAR JERRY: In the early 1960s, most of my girl friends were crazy about Ricky, Frankie, and Fabian. But, the teen idol I adored most was Dean Reed. He resembled a young Robert Redford.
Dean didn't have nearly as many hits in America as the others, but he did appear on several Bandstand-type TV shows.
Then he just vanished, and I've never heard a thing about him since.
Plus, we never hear any of his songs on the radio, especially “The Search,” “Our Summer Romance,” and “I Wonder.”
Any idea what happened to Dean Reed?
—Clarice Hoover, Racine, Wisc.
DEAR CLARICE: Sorta. Kinda. Maybe.
I am sure of one thing. The correct title of the beautiful ballad you mention is “No Wonder.”
We know Dean picked up the acting bug in 1960 when cast as himself in “Bentley and the Majorette,” an episode of Bachelor Father.
By 1985, Reed had more than two dozen films to his credit, though you probably would not recognize a single title. None were made or even distributed in the U.S.
The astonishing popularity of “Our Summer Romance” in South America in the '60s prompted him to tour there, especially in Chile and Argentina.
He liked the area so much he settled down for a few years in Buenos Aires.
In 1966, Dean jumped the Atlantic, and found his popularity in Europe even greater than in South America.
After touring in dozens of European countries, on both sides of the Berlin Wall, Reed chose Soviet-controlled East Berlin for his permanent home. For the next 20 years, he was often described as the most famous American in that part of the world.
Dean was an admitted follower of Marxism, but some Americans confused his ideology with Communism, and that is a label he categorically refused.
In a 1985 interview he offered this brief explanation:
“Marxism is about each of us helping other human beings. We should give of our love and our resources to help others. That is what a Marxist believes. There's nothing that divides Marxists from Christians. There's much more that unites us than divides us.
“Not all Communists are Marxists, and not all Marxists are Communists.”
In the spring of 1986, Mike Wallace interviewed Reed for a segment on CBS-TV's 60 Minutes. Some of Dean's comments enraged American viewers. Others irritated the Soviets.
Within weeks (June 13, 1986), Dean Cyril Reed's body was found in an East Berlin lake near his home.
What really happened to Dean? An accidental drowning? Suicide? Homicide? Each of these theories is held by one group or another.
Even Reed's family is uncertain, as explained in this letter I received a few years ago from his older brother:
DEAR JERRY: As Dean Reed's brother, I spend a lot of my time correcting incorrect information about him, especially online. And those are just sites in English. Most are either German or Russian, neither of which I understand.
Not that even I know all that much. Though Dean and I were only three years apart in age, we went our separate ways. We did meet every few years and exchanged many letters (no e-mail in those days). We were different in almost everything, especially economics and politics.
Our dad used to tell his three boys about people that “lived fast, died young, and left a beautiful memory.” Well, that was Dean. It is the beautiful memory part I am trying to ensure for him by spreading the truth about him. Though not perfect, he was instrumental in causing the fall of the East German Wall and that is more than most of us accomplish.
For sure he did not throw away his precious American citizenship. He was preparing to return home to Colorado but he must have crossed the Stasi (German Secret Police), the CIA, his wife, or someone. Maybe he fulfilled his purpose in life and decided to call it quits.
Even I do not know how Dean died, but I hope one day to learn the answer.
—Dale Reed, Seattle
IZ ZAT SO? Before the fall of the Berlin Wall (1989) and German unification of the East and West sectors (1990), entering East Berlin could be a cultural shock.
Phil Everly, of the Everly Brothers, recalls arriving to do a concert with Dean Reed:
“It was very depressing. It had me scared when I got off the plane. There was a corrugated steel building, with an armed guard, and all of that. Fortunately I saw Dean waiting for me on the other side.
“Dean was so popular and well-known that the treatment, once you got in there, was phenomenal. Actually, I was scared until I saw him, and I told him that.
“My hotel had a total of only two televisions, but Dean got one of them for me. I picked up a West Berlin channel and watched “Bonanza,” dubbed in German. But it was still something American, and I loved it.
“Politically, Dean and I were far apart. Still, I respected Dean and his views. He had political views that he lived up to.”
DEAR JERRY: In the early 1960s, most of my girl friends were crazy about Ricky, Frankie, and Fabian. But, the teen idol I adored most was Dean Reed. He resembled a young Robert Redford.
Dean didn't have nearly as many hits in America as the others, but he did appear on several Bandstand-type TV shows.
Then he just vanished, and I've never heard a thing about him since.
Plus, we never hear any of his songs on the radio, especially “The Search,” “Our Summer Romance,” and “I Wonder.”
Any idea what happened to Dean Reed?
—Clarice Hoover, Racine, Wisc.
DEAR CLARICE: Sorta. Kinda. Maybe.
I am sure of one thing. The correct title of the beautiful ballad you mention is “No Wonder.”
We know Dean picked up the acting bug in 1960 when cast as himself in “Bentley and the Majorette,” an episode of Bachelor Father.
By 1985, Reed had more than two dozen films to his credit, though you probably would not recognize a single title. None were made or even distributed in the U.S.
The astonishing popularity of “Our Summer Romance” in South America in the '60s prompted him to tour there, especially in Chile and Argentina.
He liked the area so much he settled down for a few years in Buenos Aires.
In 1966, Dean jumped the Atlantic, and found his popularity in Europe even greater than in South America.
After touring in dozens of European countries, on both sides of the Berlin Wall, Reed chose Soviet-controlled East Berlin for his permanent home. For the next 20 years, he was often described as the most famous American in that part of the world.
Dean was an admitted follower of Marxism, but some Americans confused his ideology with Communism, and that is a label he categorically refused.
In a 1985 interview he offered this brief explanation:
“Marxism is about each of us helping other human beings. We should give of our love and our resources to help others. That is what a Marxist believes. There's nothing that divides Marxists from Christians. There's much more that unites us than divides us.
“Not all Communists are Marxists, and not all Marxists are Communists.”
In the spring of 1986, Mike Wallace interviewed Reed for a segment on CBS-TV's 60 Minutes. Some of Dean's comments enraged American viewers. Others irritated the Soviets.
Within weeks (June 13, 1986), Dean Cyril Reed's body was found in an East Berlin lake near his home.
What really happened to Dean? An accidental drowning? Suicide? Homicide? Each of these theories is held by one group or another.
Even Reed's family is uncertain, as explained in this letter I received a few years ago from his older brother:
DEAR JERRY: As Dean Reed's brother, I spend a lot of my time correcting incorrect information about him, especially online. And those are just sites in English. Most are either German or Russian, neither of which I understand.
Not that even I know all that much. Though Dean and I were only three years apart in age, we went our separate ways. We did meet every few years and exchanged many letters (no e-mail in those days). We were different in almost everything, especially economics and politics.
Our dad used to tell his three boys about people that “lived fast, died young, and left a beautiful memory.” Well, that was Dean. It is the beautiful memory part I am trying to ensure for him by spreading the truth about him. Though not perfect, he was instrumental in causing the fall of the East German Wall and that is more than most of us accomplish.
For sure he did not throw away his precious American citizenship. He was preparing to return home to Colorado but he must have crossed the Stasi (German Secret Police), the CIA, his wife, or someone. Maybe he fulfilled his purpose in life and decided to call it quits.
Even I do not know how Dean died, but I hope one day to learn the answer.
—Dale Reed, Seattle
IZ ZAT SO? Before the fall of the Berlin Wall (1989) and German unification of the East and West sectors (1990), entering East Berlin could be a cultural shock.
Phil Everly, of the Everly Brothers, recalls arriving to do a concert with Dean Reed:
“It was very depressing. It had me scared when I got off the plane. There was a corrugated steel building, with an armed guard, and all of that. Fortunately I saw Dean waiting for me on the other side.
“Dean was so popular and well-known that the treatment, once you got in there, was phenomenal. Actually, I was scared until I saw him, and I told him that.
“My hotel had a total of only two televisions, but Dean got one of them for me. I picked up a West Berlin channel and watched “Bonanza,” dubbed in German. But it was still something American, and I loved it.
“Politically, Dean and I were far apart. Still, I respected Dean and his views. He had political views that he lived up to.”
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
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vinyl doing well in michigan!
On Record Store Day, Vinyl Reigns Supreme
Two local music shops will be celebrating the fourth annual Record Store Day with exclusive, limited releases on Saturday, April 16.
By Michael Hicks
Once thought to be dead, a victim of the digital age, the record industry has been making a comeback–spurred, in part, by a little thing called Record Store Day. A celebration of independent music retailers, the vinyl album is once again getting its due this Saturday, April 16.
"Record Store Day very specifically promotes getting out of your house and getting to any physical location that sells music, to have the experience of buying new records, spending time with people who also love music, maybe seeing a band or a DJ," said Windy Weber, owner of Stormy Records. "It promotes the community idea that record stores are generally all about.”
Read the rest and learn what other stores in the area are doing for RSD at dearborn.patch.com
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the big apple getting into the spirit, even mayor bloomberg has dubbed saturday an 'official citywide event' cool....
Record Store Day features more than 1,500 indie shops from New York to London for music lovers
BY Nicole Lyn Pesce DAILY NEWS FEATURE REPORTER
Record Store Day is music to a vinyl junkie's ears.
More than 1,500 indie shops from the lower East Side to London are celebrating nostalgia on Saturday, hawking limited-edition album releases and hosting live performances to support local record stores.
"It's bigger than Christmas for us," says co-founder Michael Kurtz. "When we open up in the morning, most stores have people camped outside, and a lot of them don't even have turntables! But they will buy these releases because they are collectible pieces of art.
Read the rest at nydailynews.com
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very interesting article about kids designing record stores (do they even know what one is?) they sure do, read on:
Local Students Design Future Record Stores
JONATHAN DEVIN
Record stores may evolve into community gathering centers, according to middle school students and those in the business.
Students at Ridgeway Middle School made surprisingly astute predictions about the future of a product with which most are largely unfamiliar.
“I thought this would be a good opportunity to share with the students and have a discussion about the history and the changes in technology (in the record business),” said Ken Greene, a music teacher at Ridgeway, of the two-year project he created in which students used online resources to design record stores of the future.
Read more at memphisdailynews.com
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if you are interested, musicradar.com is asking:
What is the greatest album cover of all time?
Get your nominations in for the greatest album art ever
musicradar.com
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i suppose i am out of the loop so to speak, i have heard some of the terms, but not all.....
Loner, Boner, and Chud: Vinyl-Collecting Slang You Should Know for Record Store Day 2011
By Julia Mullen Gordon
From bull-riding to cat-showing, every subculture has its own lingo. Record-collecting is no different. When it comes to vinyl, serious crate-diggers have their own language to describe condition, genre, and customers with alarming specificity. And with Record Store Day right around the corner, we know you'll be thumbing through a lot of crates come Saturday.
But for those among us apt to confuse Steve Wynn and Steve Winwood, we checked in with Bob Husak of Ballard's Leary Records (5459 Leary Ave. N.W.) to get the lowdown on slang you should know to talk like a pro.
see if you recognize any of the 'lingo at blogs.seattleweekly.com
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Queensryche Reveals New Album, "Dedicated To Chaos" Artwork
cool cover!
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and in louisville's famous record store ear X-tacy:
Top 5 vinyl best sellers
1. Radiohead “King of Limbs“
2. Softcheque “Misericord“
3. Jessica Lea Mayfield “Tell Me“
4. Mumford & Sons “Sigh No More“
5. Every Time I Die “Gutter Phenomenon“
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Mastodon Hard at Work on Follow-up to 'Crack the Skye'
Something dark, cerebral, and dizzying is gathering power in the streets of Atlanta. Four hyper-talented musicians are working together to create the ultimate combination of memorable riffs, jaw-dropping beats, mild-altering vocal harmonies, and unearthly guitar passages. Yes, Mastodon are writing the follow-up to their 2009 masterpiece 'Crack the Skye.' Right now, even the band members don't know exactly where the songs are going musically, but they're happy with the direction in which they're headed.
Read the interview at noisecreep.com
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a new vinyl site!!!!
WaveMusicStation.com Prepares for Grand Opening with Thousands of LPs & CDs
Founder of WaveMusicStation.com, Robert Henry, is pleased to voice the launch of his new online store. Shoppers will discover an extensive selection of R&B and jazz music in the form of CDs and LPs. With thousands of albums to explore, shoppers are sure to uncover tunes they enjoy. Visit AllDatMusicOnline.com, the site’s blog, to learn about the beginnings of jazz and R&B as well as various trends in music.
Yorktown, VA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 13, 2011 ~ Web entrepreneur Robert Henry is pleased to announce the publication of his brand-new online store, http://www.wavemusicstation.com/ Scheduled for its official grand opening May 1st, the web store welcomes shoppers to preview its extensive collection of classic albums in jazz and R&B as Henry continues to update his music selection with thousands of LPs and CDs. There will be new content added almost daily, so shoppers are encouraged to check back within a few days if they are not able to find one they’re looking for on their first visit. There will always be new content.
“I’ve been collecting albums of classic jazz and R&B for more than 40 years, which has allowed me to build an impressive repertoire of about 15,000 different pieces,” Henry said.
Shoppers are invited to visit WaveMusicStation.com to explore an exciting assortment of classic jazz and R&B albums from Henry’s personal collection. Discover assorted albums by some of his favorite musicians like George Duke, Lee Morgan, Shirley Scott and Sam (The Man) Taylor as well as other popular artists of these music genres. Shoppers can choose from new and used LPs and CDs in classic jazz or soulful R&B tunes; collectible jazz LPs are also available.
“My vast music collection has simply become too large for one person; therefore, I want to share my passion for jazz and R&B with others who appreciate great music of the past,” Henry said.
From vinyl album singles to DJ promos from the ‘80 and ‘90s, his music selection also includes new and used records and more from his years as a professional DJ. Shoppers may also check out his laser discs, which feature children’s music, concert recordings or popular movies. Don’t forget to visit his specials page that highlights extra-discounted merchandise.
“My devout appreciation for classic jazz, swing, bebop and R&B music stems from the raw talent each artist portrays, unlike much of today’s music that has been synthesized or gains popularity due to the commercialization of an artist,” Henry said.
To learn more about the specific products available at WaveMusicStation.com, visit the website’s newly formulated business blog, http://www.AllDatMusicOnline.com. This social platform will also be used to profile great musicians of the past, discuss trends in music of today and highlight the ways jazz qualities have crossed over into R&B.
“My goal is to match shoppers with great music they will enjoy. Therefore, I’m willing to discuss my prices, especially for bulk orders, in an effort to accommodate everyone,” he said.
All merchandise at WaveMusicStation.com has been priced according to the Goldmine Record Album Price Guide to ensure fair prices for every shopper.
About the Company:
WaveMusicStation.com is owned and operated by Robert Henry with help from his wife, Tina, and their daughter, Tia, who is learning to appreciate music from her father’s generation.
Robert Henry
http://www.wavemusicstation.com/
(757) 897-7854
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and in music history for today:
In 1957, Elvis Presley hit #1 in the U.S. with the Otis Blackwell composition, “All Shook Up.” The song knocked Perry Como’s “Round and Round” off the top of the charts and would remain there for eight weeks.
In 1963, "Surfin' USA" by the Beach Boys was released in the US, where it will become the group's second Billboard chart-maker, reaching #3. The song was a note-for-note copy of Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen" with new lyrics. After Berry sued, he was granted royalties and all further issues of the song gave him writing credit.
In 1965, the Beatles recorded the song “Help!” during an evening recording session at EMI Studios in London.
In 1967, Nancy and Frank Sinatra were at U.K. #1 on the U.K. singles chart with “Somethin’ Stupid,” making them the only father-daughter duo to have a chart-topping single.
In 1974, Elton John reached the top spot on the Billboard singles chart for the second time with "Bennie and the Jets".
Also in 1974, Paul McCartney and Wings’ 'Band on the Run' album was at #1 on the U.S. album charts. It was McCartney’s third American chart-topping album, which went on to sell over six million copies worldwide.
In 1983, Pete Farndon, bassist for The Pretenders on their US Top 20 hits "Brass In Pocket" (1980) and "Back On The Chain Gang" (1983), died of a drug overdose. He was 30 years old.
In 1999, Yoko Ono sued Fredieric Seaman over personal effects of the late John Lennon. Seaman, a former assistant to Lennon, was accused of "an elaborate scheme" to "exploit Lennon's death by stealing priceless personal and sentimental items." good for you yoko, you have done a tremendous job with john's legacy.
In 2005, Johnnie Johnson, a Rock 'n' Roll pioneer who teamed with Chuck Berry on "Roll Over Beethoven" and "No Particular Place to Go", died of natural causes at the age of 80.
In 2008, producer and drummer Clifford Davies, who had worked with Ted Nugent from 1975 to 1982, was found dead (aged 59) from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his home in Atlanta. It was reported that Davies was “extremely distraught” over outstanding medical bills.
In 2009, according to a chart compiled for the UK's BBC Radio 2, Procol Harum's "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" was the most played song in public places in the past 75 years. Rounding out the top ten were: #2 - "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen, #3 "All I Have To Do Is Dream" by The Everly Brothers, #4 - "Love Is All Around" by Wet Wet Wet, #5 - ("Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams, #6 - "Angels" by Robbie Williams, #7 - "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley, #8 - "Dancing Queen" by ABBA, #9 - "Magic Moments" by Perry Como and #10 - "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby. what no beatles?
birthdays wishes to drummer Max Weinberg (1951) and the immortal Al Green (1946)
Metal Innovators Korn Set to Release Double-CD Spanning the Band's Decade at Immortal/Epic Records
PRNewswire -- Two-time Grammy Award® and two-time MTV VMA-winning band Korn, Los Angeles' innovators of a new post-grunge metal genre, are the newest inductees into Legacy Recordings' prestigious Essential series of double-CD collections. Spanning their first decade as a major label powerhouse (1994 - 2004), with 28 signature chart singles, deep album tracks, and rarities, THE ESSENTIAL KORN will be available at all physical and digital retail outlets starting May 10th through Immortal/Epic/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.
THE ESSENTIAL KORN samples tracks from all six of Korn's studio albums, released on the Los Angeles-based Immortal Records via Epic Records. Immortal was launched in 1994 with Korn's self-titled debut album (including "Blind," "Shoots And Ladders," "Clown," "Faget"). Korn recorded for the label through the end of 2003, when they released Take A Look In The Mirror ("Did My Time," "Right Now," "Y'all Want A Single," "Everything I've Known").
During that time the band issued nearly three dozen singles on the Immortal/Epic imprint, 13 of them included on THE ESSENTIAL KORN. In addition to their Billboard breakthroughs of 1996 ("A.D.I.D.A.S.") and 1999 ("Falling Away From Me"), there are another 12 Top 40 Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock chart sides: "Got The Life," "Freak On A Leash," "Make Me Bad," "Somebody Someone," "Here To Stay," "Thoughtless," "Alone I Break," "Did My Time," "Right Now," "Y'all Want A Single," "Everything I've Known," and their cover of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall (Parts 1, 2, 3)."
THE ESSENTIAL KORN includes liner notes by Stephen Thomas Erlewine, senior editor for allmusic.com and contributing editor to the series of All Music Guide reference books. "There was plenty of darkness in the air during 1994 but nothing was quite so menacing as Korn in its gnarled deformity," he writes of the band's RIAA double-platinum debut album. "There was no mistaking Korn for nothing but a good time or even the old world gloom of Sabbath: this was modern ugliness, music devised to disturb... by design, this was an album meant to build through word of mouth, with metalheads lured into its dangerous world. And so it did."
The debut album and its double-platinum follow-up, 1996's Life Is Peachy were produced by Ross Robinson at the very start of his career (he went on to work with Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, Sepultura, and numerous others). Korn's "Shoots And Ladders" earned the band their first Grammy Award® nomination in the Metal category. Robinson also produced "Proud," Korn's contribution to the movie soundtrack for 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer.
The following year, Korn switched gears and co-produced 1998's Follow The Leader with the team of Steve Thompson and Toby Wright. The 5x-platinum album gave Korn their first entries on the Modern Rock and Mainstream Rock charts, "Got The Life" and "Freak On A Leash," and also included guest appearances from Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit (on "All In The Family") and Tre Hardson of Pharcyde (on "Cameltosis"). "Freak On A Leash" brought Korn their first Grammy Award® win, for Best Short Form Music Video (directed by Todd McFarlane), as well as MTV VMAs for Best Rock Video and Best Editing. The collaboration with Thompson and Wright also yielded "Jingle Balls," a perennial Christmas metal classic that was initially included as part of a bonus EP disc (titled All Mixed Up) packaged with Korn's next album, 1999's Issues.
The triple platinum Issues, produced by Brendan O'Brien (of Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Stone Temple Pilots renown) upped the ante as it registered three tracks in the upper reaches of the Modern Rock and Mainstream Rock charts: "Falling Away From Me," "Make Me Bad," and "Somebody Someone." Untouchables (2002) continued the platinum album string, as it spun off rock chart hits with "Here To Stay" (Grammy Award® for Best Metal Performance), "Thoughtless," and "Alone I Break."
Korn's final studio album for Immortal/Epic, the platinum Take A Look In The Mirror (released November 2003) was produced by veteran Michael Beinhorn, who had gained respect over the previous decade and a half working with artists ranging from Herbie Hancock and Material, to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Marilyn Manson, and Hole, among many others. The album launched four more rock charts hits: "Did My Time," "Right Now," "Y'all Want A Single," and "Everything I've Known." Korn's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 was issued in October 2004, and included the previously unreleased 7-minute cover of all three parts of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall." A limited edition version of Greatest Hits was packaged with a bonus DVD, live at CBGB's in New York City, the source for "Got the Life."
Erlewine's liner notes summarize Korn's subsequent albums on Virgin Records, 2005's See You On The Other Side and their 'untitled' release of 2007. "The group righted their middle age drift," he says of their most recent full-length studio album release of July 2010, Korn III: Remember Who You Are (Roadrunner), "a reunion with Robinson that reconnected them to the nu-metal legacy that can be heard in full on this ESSENTIAL collection."
THE ESSENTIAL KORN
(Immortal/Epic/Legacy 88697 84388 2)
Disc 1 – Selections: 1. Blind (A) * 2. Shoots And Ladders (A) * 3. Clown (A) * 4. Faget (A) * 5. A.D.I.D.A.S. (B, Hot 100 #113) * 6. Good God (B) * 7. Twist (B) * 8. Chi (B) * 9. Proud (C) * 10. Got The Life (D, Mainstream Rock #15, Modern Rock #17) * 11. Freak On A Leash (D, Mainstream Rock #10, Modern Rock #6) * 12. It's On! (D) * 13. All In The Family featuring Fred Durst (D) * 14. Cameltosis featuring Tre Hardson (D).
Disc 2 – Selections: 1. Falling Away From Me (E, Hot 100 #99, Mainstream Rock #7, Modern Rock #7) * 2. Jingle Balls (F) * 3. Wake Up (E) * 4. Make Me Bad (E, Mainstream Rock #9, Modern Rock #7) * 5. Somebody Someone (E, Mainstream Rock #23, Modern Rock #23) * 6. Here To Stay (G, Hot 100 #72, Mainstream Rock #4, Modern Rock #4) * 7. Thoughtless (G, Mainstream Rock #6, Modern Rock #11) * 8. Alone I Break (G, Mainstream Rock #19, Modern Rock #34) * 9. Did My Time (H, Hot 100 #38, Mainstream Rock #12, Modern Rock #17) * 10. Right Now (H, Mainstream Rock #11, Modern Rock #13) * 11. Y'all Want A Single (H, Mainstream Rock #23) * 12. Everything I've Known (H, Mainstream Rock #30) * 13. Another Brick In The Wall (Parts 1, 2, 3) (I, Mainstream Rock #12, Modern Rock #37) * 14. Got The Life (J, live at CBGB's, New York, NY 11/24/2003).
Index:
A – from album Korn (Immortal/Epic EK 66633), released 1994.
B – from album Life Is Peachy (Immortal/Epic EK 67554), released 1996.
C – from album I Know What You Did Last Summer (Columbia/Sony Music Soundtrax CK 68696) released 1997.
D – from album Follow The Leader (Immortal/Epic EK 69001), released 1998.
E – from album Issues (Immortal/Epic EK 63710), released 1999.
F – from EP All Mixed Up (Immortal/Epic A 30388), released 1999.
G – from album Untouchables (Immortal/Epic EK 61488), released 2002.
H – from album Take A Look In The Mirror (Immortal/Epic EK 90335), released 2003.
I – from album Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (Immortal/Epic EK 92700), released 2004.
J – from album Live & Rare (Immortal/Epic 82876 82247 2), released 2006.
SOURCE Legacy Recordings
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