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Richie Scarlet, the "Emperor of Rock and Roll"

Exclusively distributed by URP Music Distributors

Formerly with Ace Frehley's Comet, Mountain, Sebastian Bach, Alice Cooper Group and many others.

Known as the ”Emperor of Rock n Roll” and the “Wise Guy from NYC”, Richie Scarlet has toured and performed with rock legends like Ace Frehley, Mountain and Sebastian Bach. Now Scarlet has unleashed himself on his latest solo album titled, “I Plead The Fifth”.

Available soon on Limited Edition RED VINYL, it includes all the same well-crafted tracks as the CD release. Featuring the hit single “Without Your Love”, which is currently enjoying increased rotation on broadcast and internet radio stations across the U.S. and beyond.

The album and the artist have been featured by Eddie Trunk on his XM satellite radio show. Critical acclaim has also come from Jeb Wright at ClassicRockRevisted.com calling it a “killer slab of rock and roll”. Recently “I Plead The Fifth” has been selected as one of the top 10 albums of 2012 by HardRockHaven.com, a list that included artists like Van Halen, LA Guns and KISS.

Played with power and passion from start to finish, this album boasts guest musicians like Dez Cadena (MISFITS), Ron ”Bumblefoot” Thal (GUNS N ROSES) and Dennis Dunaway (ALICE COOPER). The songs all show a range of emotion and the production is somehow smooth and heavy all at the same time. This is the genius of Richie Scarlet.

For more info and to order go HERE

Look for my review coming soon!

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A Perfect Circle Releasing Limited Edition Box Set 

A highly limited edition offering, A Perfect Circle Live: Featuring Stone and Echo includes:
 
*  Stone And Echo, a full-length DVD (with accompanying audio CD) featuring the band's stirring Aug. 3, 2011 performance at the historic Red Rocks Amphitheater

*  Trifecta, a multi-disc collection featuring the band's complete discography, Mer de Noms, Thirteenth Step and eMOTIVe, recorded live during A Perfect Circle's 2010 series of highly-coveted, and extremely limited, series of full-album performances

*  Bonus tracks include live performances of "By and Down," "Ashes to Ashes" and "Diary of a Love Song"

*  Five hand selected lithographs featuring the personal signatures of both Maynard James Keenan and Billy Howerdel on one of the selected prints

*  Custom sculpted resin frame designed by the band

*  A custom made guitar pick designed by Billy Howerdel and exclusive to this offering

*  The collection is bound in a custom made media book containing artwork and credits

(Artwork Subject to Change)

THIS IS A PRESALE ONLY.  PRODUCT TO SHIP THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 2, 2013.  THIS A VERY LIMITED OFFER AND AVAILABILITY WILL BE ON FIRST SERVE BASIS.

Pre-Order HERE

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fantastic vinyl story out of the great state of louisiana

Home Spun: Newly opened Lagniappe Records aims to make vinyl accessible to all





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Forget Vinyl: New Recording Is Most Retro Ever - A "new" track from from '60s singer Tiny Tim uses a 100-year-old technology






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very cool write up about a legendary album cover artist

An interview with Iron Maiden artist Derek Riggs










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and from north of our border, a pressing plant is trying to keep up with the demand for new vinyl:

Montreal-area vinyl record company says it's doing a booming business










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Death Grips Mysteriously Release NO LOVE DEEP WEB Vinyl - Rep confirms new vinyl copies are official, not bootlegs











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40 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Releases ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

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Rock’s Feuding Bandmates Make Off-Stage Sparks

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Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic discuss Nirvana’s In Utero, play unreleased tracks











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Q&A: William Shatner on His New Prog Rock Album and 'Star Trek' - 'Prog rock is the science fiction of music'

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Queen planning new album - with Freddie Mercury - Band reveal discovery of more unheard demo tracks, and plans to turn them into new record

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Hendrix home movies in new documentary






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from our friends at vinylcollective

Top 10 Albums – September 9, 2013

Here are the Top 10 Albums sold for the week of September 3 – September 9, 2013:

1. Various Artists – Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP
2. Far – Water & Solutions LP
3. Far – Tin Cans With Strings To You 2XLP
4. Boards Of Canada – Geogaddi 3XLP
5. Minus The Bear – Acoustics II LP
6. Justin Timberlake – 20/20 Experience: The Complete Experience 4XLP
7. Nirvana – Nevermind LP
8. At The Drive-In – Relationship of Command (Reissue) 2XLP
9. Faith No More – The Real Thing LP
10. Bayside – Shudder LP

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GRIMEY'S BEST SELLERS 9/02 - 9/08, 2013

Vinyl Top 25:

1. Neko Case - The Worse Things Get...
2. Volcano Choir - Repave
3. Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks
4. Califone - Stitches
5. Okkervil River - The Silver Gymnasium
6. King Khan & The Shrines - Idle No More
7. The Civil Wars - The Civil Wars
8. At The Drive-In - The Relationship Of Command
9. Kurt Vile - Wakin On A Pretty Daze
10. North Mississippi Allstars - World Boogie Is Coming
11. Nirvana - Unplugged In NY
12. Jason Isbell - Southeastern
13. Queens Of The Stone Age - Like Clockwork
14. The Civil Wars - Unplugged On VH-1
15. Matt Wertz - Heatwave
16. Julie Ruin - Run Fast
17. Urinals - Negative Capability
18. Notorious BIG - Ready To Die
19. Capital Cities - In A Tidal Wave Of Mystery
20. Bon Iver - Bon Iver
21. Black Joe Lewis - Electric Slave
22. Richard Buckner - Surrounded
23. Bastille - Bad Blood
24. Rodriquez - Cold Fact
25. Chris Bell - I Am The Cosmos

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album cover art of the day:

Motorhead Reveals "Aftershock" Album Artwork
















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our friends at TheOmgeaOrder have another sale!

 

 

New Music Releases - September 10, 2013

2 Chainz - B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time
A$AP Ferg - Trap Lord (2xLP)
Andrea Tomasi - Hurricane Dream
Ani Difranco - Buffalo, April 22, 2012
Arbouretum - A Gourd of Gold (gold vinyl)
Arctic Monkeys - AM (deluxe edition) (LP+7")
ARMS - EP 2 (vinyl)
Balance and Composure - The Things We Think We're Missing
Ben Rector - The Walking in Between
Blair Crimmins and the Hookers - Sing-a-longs
Body Language - Grammer
Body/Head - Coming Apart (vinyl)
Booker T. & the MGs - Soul Party
Brian Wright - Rattle Their Chains
Cactus - Barely Contained: Studio Sessions
Cactus - Fully Unleashed: Live Gigs 1
City and Colour - The Hurry and the Harm (vinyl)
Covenant - Leaving Babylon
Daryl Hall and John Oates - No Goodbyes
Death Ray Vision - We Ain't Leavin' Till You're Bleedin'
Delorean - Apar (vinyl)
Delorean - Subiza
Direct Hit! - Brainless God
Down To Nothing - Life On The James
Drive-By Truckers - Alabama Ass Whuppin' (reissue) (2xLP)
Earth, Wind And Fire - Now, Then & Forever (vinyl)
Eliza Moore - Everything to Me (EP)
Elliott Murphy - Lost Generation & Night Nights: The RCA Years
Emiliana Torrini - Tookah (vinyl)
Factory Floor - Factory Floor
Farewell, My Love - Gold Tattoos
Fit For An Autopsy - Hellbound
Forest Fire - Screens (vinyl)
George Jones - Amazing Grace
Gipsy Kings - Savor Flamenco
Gloria Estefan - The Standards
Goldfrapp - Tales of Us (vinyl)
Have Gun, Will Travel - Fiction, Fact, or Folktale?
Helms Alee / Ladder Devils - split (7")
Holy Ghost! - Dynamics
Homeboy Sandman - All That I Hold Dear (12")
I, the Mountain - Land and Sea
Infinity Shred - Sanctuary
J Roddy Walston and The Business - Essential Tremors (vinyl)
Jacuzzi Boys - Jacuzzi Boys (vinyl)
Janelle Monae - The Electric Lady
JD Eicher & The Goodnights - Into Place
Jeanie C. Riley - Harper Valley PTA: Best of Plantation Years
Jerry Lee Lewis - Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis - Killer Country
Jerry Lee Lewis - When Two Worlds Collide
Jessy Lanza - Pull Back My Hair
Jimmy Webb - Still Within the Sound of My Voice
Jo Jo Gunne - Asylum Recordings 1
Jo Jo Gunne - Asylum Recordings 2
Joanna Gruesome - Weird Sister
Juliana Hatfield - Wild Animals
Kaskade - Atmosphere
Katatonia - Dethroned and Uncrowned
Keith Urban - Fuse
Lil Daggers - No Pizza No Peace (EP)
Lil Keke - Awready
Lissie - Back To Forever
LMNO - After the Fact
London Grammar - If You Wait
Man Man - On Oni Pond (vinyl)
Maps - Vicissitude
Mark Knopfler - Privateering (2xLP)
Mary Halvorson Septet - Illusionary Sea
Matthew Edwards and the Unfortunates - Minotaur/Bad Blood (vinyl)
Max Richter - Wadjda
Miniboone - Miniboone
Ministry - From Beer To Eternity
Moodoïd - Moodoïd (EP)
Moving Mountains - Moving Mountains (vinyl)
Moving Units - Neurotic Exotic
Mrenc - All Around Surround
Nicki Bluhm And The Gramblers - Nicki Bluhm And The Gramblers (vinyl)
Obits - Bed and Bugs (vinyl)
Peelander-Z - Metalander-Z
Piers Faccini - Between Dogs and Wolves
Rank and File - Slash Years
Rathborne - SOFT
Refused - Everlasting (orange vinyl)
Rise Against - Long Forgotten Songs: B-Sides and Covers 2000-2013 (vinyl)
Ronnie Wood - 1234
Ry Cooder - Live in San Francisco
Sean Kingston - Back 2 Life
Sheryl Crow - Feels Like Home
Steve Wariner - It Ain't All Bad
Summer Camp - Summer Camp
T.R.A.S.E. - T.R.A.S.E.
Terry Malts - Nobody Realizes This Is Nowhere
Test of Time - The Price
The Albertans - Dangerous Anything
The Black Watch - The End Of When
The Blackbyrds - Walking In Rhythm: The Essential Selection 1973-1980
The Clash - 5 Album Studio Box Set (5-CD box set)
The Clash - Sound System (12-disc box set)
The Orwells - Who Needs You (10")
The Rubens - The Rubens
The Starfolk - The Starfolk
The Stepkids - Troubador
The Weeknd - Kiss Land
The White Buffalo - Shadows, Greys and Evil Ways (vinyl)
Toy Soldiers - The Maybe Boys
Trombone Shorty - Say That to Say This
Two Cow Garage - The Death of the Self-Preservation Society
Various Artists - I Fall to Pieces: Gems from the Brunswisk UK vaults
Various Artists - Love Me or Leave Me: The Bethlehem Records Story
Various Artists - Music From the Million Gems from Bell Records USA
Various Artists - The History of Bluebeat: The Birth of Ska
Various Artists - War Paint: The Gone Records Story
Various Artists - Boardwalk Empire Vol. 2: Music from the HBO Original Series
Various Artists - Kiss of the Damned (soundtrack)
Vijay Iyer and Mike Ladd: Holding It Down - The Veterans' Dreams Project
Vogues - Turn Around Look at Me
Willis Earl Beal - Nobody Knows (vinyl)
Yes - Big Generato (vinyl)
Youngblood Brass Band - Pax Volumi (2xLP)

Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

 from our friends at SoundStageDirect.com

This Week's Bestselling Vinyl Records At SoundStageDirect

1. Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks
2. Allman Brothers Band - Eat A Peach
3. Billy Joel - 52nd Street
4. Billy Joel - An Innocent Man
5. Pink Floyd - The Wall
6. Fleetwood Mac 1969-1972 (Box Set)
7. Billy Joel - Glass Houses
8. Earth, Wind, & Fire - That's The Way Of The World
9. Neko Case - The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight... (Deluxe Version)
10. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Chronicle (The 20 Greatest Hits)

New Releases & Featured Vinyl Records

Can't Get Enough by The Rides King Of Rock by RUN DMC Solid by Grant Green Rega RP6 Turntable - Ortofon 2M Black Cartridge (Gloss Black) by Rega Turntables The Traveler - Black (No Cartridge) (1st Generation) by VPI Traveler Higher! (On Sale) by Sly & The Family Stone Drumgasm by Zach Hill, Janet Weiss, Matt Cameron Chocolate City by Parliament Elephant by The White Stripes

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from our friends at MusicOnVinyl.com

Clash - Hits Back

Includes a foldout exclusive poster and printed innersleeves. All tracks remastered from original tapes to audiophile quality.

The Clash Hits Back features 32 of the band's iconic tracks, across a 3LP set. The tracklisting is sequenced from the band's legendary Brixton Fairdeal show in 1982 and contains the best studio recordings of the full set, plus 8 additional iconic tracks. It comes with the original setlist, handwritten by Joe Strummer which he would tape to the back of his Telecaster before each gig.

"Every show was different. Joe would spend a lot of time composing the running order, considering dynamics, emotional impact and the key the songs were in. This record is based on Joe's setlist from The Casbah Club UK Tour, Brixton Fairdeal, 10th July 1982". Mick, Paul & Topper.

• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
• Printed innersleeves
• 60x60 cm poster

Clash - Box Set

Luxury box set edition contains the albums Clash, Give Em Enough Rope, London Calling, Sandinista & Combat Rock + stencil sheet
 Includes the following LP's:

THE CLASH
GIVE 'EM ENOUGH ROPE
LONDON CALLING
SANDINISTA!
COMBAT ROCK

• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
• Flight case styled box with lift-off top
• D.I.Y. Stencil 

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from our friends at Relapse

TOXIC HOLOCAUST - CHEMISTRY OF CONCIOUSNESS

Special Pack (GLOW IN THE DARK VINYL!!!)

Mailorder Exclusive Special Pack is LTD to 300 and Includes:

• Neon yellow glow in the dark LP
• Snake t shirt on yellow
• 22" x 22" black light album art poster
• 7.5" x 7.5" Blotter sheet featuring COC album art
• Digital download of entire album
• Die cut sticker

Scheduled for release on 10/29/13

Pre-Order at Relapse

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from our friends at BurningShed

Darkroom - Gravity's Dirty Work (double vinyl preorder)

The Darkroom duo of Michael Bearpark (No-Man, Henry Fool) and Andrew Ostler (Expert Sleepers) return to Burning Shed with their first double album.

Begun as an exploration of early 90's electronica and its many sources, the album developed from extended improvisations through meticulous editing, layering and post-production into a coherent suite of music.

The trademark blurring of guitars, synthesiser and found sounds moves from the heavenly Beck meets Talk Talk atmospherics of 'Karhupuisto / Beautiful Retreat' via the apocalyptic foot-on-monitor fuzz mayhem of the title track coda, before closing with the evocative Scandinavian jazz-electronica fusion of 'A Pair A Part'.

Also featuring Andrew Booker (No-Man, Henry Fool, Sanguine Hum) on percussion and Simon H. Fell (Keith Tippett, Derek Bailey, Lol Coxhill) on double bass, the album is mastered for all formats by Jon Astley (The Who, George Harrison, Tori Amos).

CD and limited edition gatefold double heavyweight (180g) LP plus bundle available; both with Carl Glover's unique artwork.

All LPs come with a high resolution lossless audio download code. All pre-orders come with signed postcard.

Pre-Order at BurningShed

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from our friends at PolyVinylRecords

of Montreal - Lousy with Sylvianbriar

of Montreal's new album 'Lousy with Sylvianbriar' will be shipping in the coming weeks, but you'd better act fast if you want to snag a copy of the Early Bird Edition Sea Glass Green vinyl.

The pressing is limited to 1500 and only 1/3 of the copies are still available!

Recorded live to a 24-track tape machine during a frenetic three week period in Kevin Barnes' home studio, Lousy with Sylvianbriar was inspired by Dylan, the Stones, Neil Young, etc... and created with a new songwriting approach, a different recording method, and a fresh group of musicians.

You can pre-order the album in any of the following ways:

• CD
• Early Bird Edition Sea Glass Green vinyl (limited to 1500 copies)
• "Sirens of Your Toxic Spirit" T-Shirt+MP3
• Bundles available with new t-shirt design or past of Montreal albums 

Pre-orders ship Sept. 24. In stores October 8.

Pre-Order at PolyVinylRecords

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Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees, Deerhoof, and More Offer Rare Vinyl For Charity Auction - Bid on test pressings and alternate 7-inch releases to aid VH1 Save the Music

Check out the auction at eBay

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album cover art of the day:

Lavatory Unveils "Morbid Terror" Artwork, Track Listing

 

Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

 

in contact with the folks who run the project, will have more information coming soon, in the meantime, here is what they say about themselves on their website:

Feedbands - Monthly Vinyl Friendly Project Caters To Indie Music Fans

Feedbands is a crowd-sourced vinyl record company. Musicians submit their music and your vote helps determine who gets pressed to vinyl. Each month, subscribers to our service receive a first pressing of a vinyl record from an independent artist.

Our model is different from traditional record companies in that:

• Artists keep all the rights to their music
• We pay the artist up front when we press their record
• We let our listeners from all over the world vote on who we should press next, via our apps

We at Feedbands believe that music is essential and should be shared. We also believe that musicians should be able to make a living without losing their artistic integrity.

Our mission is to provide rich, vibrant, independent music to the world in a way that supports our artists. We want to develop an arena, online and off, where musicians can come together to create, write, jam, express, perform, record, and share their music, and where music lovers of all kinds can find amazing new tunes and easily give back.

What started as a small group of collaborative musicians has grown into a collective of artists, producers, engineers, and fans, and this is just the beginning. At Feedbands, we're openly embracing the digital age and the opportunities our website, app, and social media outlets allow us, and we're striving to extend our reach, but we also never want to lose our roots or lose the roots of music itself: analog sound. Music is, at it's core, analog. It starts in the soul and it should always stay there.

We're constantly on the lookout for new, innovative, unsigned artists to help make Feedbands even bigger and better. If this sounds like you, check us out!

how many times have you seen a band play and wonder why they haven't 'made it big'?  well, Feedbands cuts through the red tape, PR men and women from record companies and lets the music public vote on the bands they want to hear.  what a groundbreaking process and one that we will learn more about in upcoming posts. so take time today and find out what they are all about at Feedbands.com

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from our friends at StormingTheBase

Marnie - Crystal World (2LP)

Double black LP in gatefold jacket with one side containing Marnie's etching.

Crystal World is a glittering electronic pop album by Marnie, the moniker adopted by Ladytron lead singer Helen Marnie for her debut solo project, produced by Daniel Hunt and co-produced by Bardi Johannsson.

Recorded in Reykjavik, Iceland, in August 2012, Crystal World comprises ten original songs written by Marnie while Ladytron enjoy a temporary sabbatical. Crystal World evokes the collision of two spheres. In the midst of a volcanic electronic landscape, the heart and soul of Marnie merge to create a glacial pop affair. Frequently Marnie laments the sea, itself so suggestive of change and movement, a feeling which ebbs and flows across the record, luring the listener in despite the gathering emotional storm.

Focus track The Hunter was issued as a download single in May 2013. Hearts On Fire is another dark anthem with a pop chorus that builds until it's close. Venturing further into Crystal World, Submariner is a fragile tale to warm the coldest of hearts, while closing track Gold inspires just the right amount of melancholy, at the same time ending with soaring guitars and synths and an immense feeling of hope.

The cover design is by Laura Hussey, with photography by Lisa Devine, assisted by Mack Photography.  We expect this item to be in stock on October 1, 2013.

Pre-Order at StormingTheBase

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 Cabaret Voltaire - Red Mecca (Remastered)

Mute are delighted to announce a series of Cabaret Voltaire releases, starting with the vinyl issue of Cabaret Voltaire’s iconic 1981 album Red Mecca.

Remastered and available here on vinyl for the first time since Mute’s reissue in 1990, Red Mecca features the line up of Richard H Kirk, Stephen Mallinder and Chris Watson, and is Cabaret Voltaire’s third album, and the final full album with co-founder Chris Watson.

Red Mecca was produced at Western Works, Sheffield, and, although rioting at this time hadn’t reached Cabaret Voltaire’s hometown, it was a particularly incendiary time across Britain and the tension was explicit through the news media. Explains Kirk, “that insurrection on the streets found its way into the music” and the album was seen by many as the alternative soundtrack to the unrest on the streets.

With Middle Eastern musical influences and a title that reflected the beginnings of long running tensions stemming from the Islamic Revolution and the resulting Afghanistan conflict and rise in fundamentalism, the buried vocals and large instrumental passages are a wonderful bridge between the punkier ethos of earlier releases, Mix Up and The Voice Of America and the more dance minded 2X45 and Yashar EPs that followed.  We expect this item to be in stock on September 17, 2013.

Pre-Order at StormingTheBase

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THE COMPLETE STORY OF TALULAH GOSH! 29 TRACKS!

DIGIPAK CD WITH 24 PAGE BOOKLET
DOUBLE GATEFOLD LP
FIRST TIME AVAILABLE SINCE THE 90’S
SLEEVE NOTES / NEW INTERVIEW BY EVERETT TRUE (THE LEGEND!)

Damaged Goods are proud to present the Talulah Gosh retrospective. With recordings, radio sessions, archive photos and extensive liner notes by The Legend! (Everett True), Was It Just A Dream? celebrates DIY indie pop at its happiest.

Formed in Oxford in February 1986, with a name taken from an NME interview with Clare Grogan, Talulah Gosh married their love of Sixties girl groups, punk rock and the speediness of the Ramones, to jangly guitars, layers of backing vocals and a defiantly anti-macho stance. Adored and reviled in equal measure, the band were truly hated by many, and in a way the band even courted the antagonism.

The initial line-up featured Marigold (a.k.a. Amelia Fletcher) guitar/vocals, Pebbles (a.k.a. Elizabeth Price) violin/guitar/vocals/tambourine, with Mathew Fletcher on drums, Peter Momtchiloff on guitar (Razorcuts, Marine Research, Would-be-goods) and Rob Pursey on bass (Marine Research, Sportique, Tender Trap). Chris Scott took over bass player duties when Rob left, and Eithne Farry took over vocals and tambourine when Elizabeth decamped in December 1986.

One of Talulah Gosh’s earliest recordings was released as a flexi on Matt Haynes's Sha La La label for the influential Are You Scared to Get Happy? fanzine. Around that time, the band had signed to Edinburgh-based 53rd & 3rd label where they scored two UK Independent Top 5 singles with 'Steaming Train/Just A Dream' and 'Beatnik Boy/My Best Friend'. The band recorded two Radio One sessions (one for Peel, June '88, the other for Janice Long, May'86) which were collected on THEY'VE SCOFFED THE LOT (Sarah604).

The group split in early 1988. Amelia, Peter, Rob, and Mathew subsequently formed Heavenly, worldwide ambassadors of indie pop in the 1990s.

Elizabeth went on to win the 2012 Turner Prize, Peter is philosophy editor at Oxford University Press, Amelia is a Professor at the University of East Anglia, Eithne is books editor at Marie Claire and an author of low fi craft books, Rob is a TV producer, and Chris is travel counsellor. Mathew Fletcher died in 1996.

This collection features all known Talulah Gosh recordings including the first demo tape, which was originally sent to Stephen Pastel in a plasticine-covered cassette box. It secured the band their recording contract with 53rd and 3rd and was eventually made available for the first time as a very limited release 7" for Record Store Day in 2012. The album also includes a free extra download of one of the later Talulah Gosh gigs at the Old Fire Station in Oxford, with Eithne singing but notable for the fact that you can hear Elizabeth heckling in the background.

Every on-line purchase comes with a free download of the album PLUS a extra live set as well.

Order at DamagedGoods

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from our friends at www.theomegaorder.com

AMERICAN SHARKS - 4 LP Vinyl bundle

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:

-American Sharks brand new studio album on 4 different colored vinyls (Black, Green, Pink & Yellow)

-This Bundle is VERY LIMITED ONLY 50 WILL BE AVAILABLE!!

The breakneck pace provided by Nick Cornetti (Drums), the primeval-punk vocals of Mike Hardin (Bass, Vocals) with Will Ellis’ slick technical guitar accentuated by a savage amount of fuzz and volume (Guitar) creates the signature sound of American Sharks. Collectively, American Sharks have hollowed out the standard body of stoner rock aspects, replacing the engine with the intensity of modern metal techniques. The volume is always set to auditory annihilation and the foot is always on the gas, firing through songs until their (and most times, the crowd’s) tank is empty.

The American Sharks’ origins lie in Houston, Texas where Mike Hardin and Will Ellis formed the band with an alternate drummer and fourth man in 2007. Creating a following from detonating at house parties, a consequent move further south into Austin slimmed the band to a three piece replacing the original drummer with Nick Cornetti. Cornetti recorded and released the debut EP “WeedWizard” through his indie label, Pau Wau Records. The single “Indian Man” and the accompanying music video grasped the attention of renowned Austin retro-metal group The Sword, leading to an opening slot in their 2012 tour. In 2013 American Sharks were an official SXSW artist, headlining the Volcom Showcase as well as headlining the Pau Wau Records showcase. Their debut LP was recorded with Bryan Richie of The Sword and will be released via The End Records. A tour is scheduled to promote the album in the fall alongside Clutch and The Sword.

Pre-Order at TheOmegaOrder

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if you are living in the area or just visiting, here you go!

7 great vinyl record shops in SoCal (Map)

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well written article about our beloved records!

Wax Figures: The Economics Of Vinyl









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with all the great vinyl news, we do have some sad stories

End of an era for Foothill Records - Vinyl records will still spin, but beloved music shop will move on.

 

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Waxwork Records Celebrates Their Day of the Dead Soundtrack Reissue with a Special Festival!










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Rare Twin Peaks and Eraserhead soundtracks unearthed, put for sale





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Eric Clapton to Reissue Unplugged











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The Chills Announce Release Of Triple Lp Live Album 'Somewhere Beautiful' Out 14th October 2013

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Arthur Russell’s Another Thought pressed to vinyl for the first time via new label Arc Light Editions

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Light in the Attic Announces Compilation of Private Issue New Age Music From 1950-1990

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Jethro Tull Announce Deluxe ‘Benefit’ Reissue

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Test Spins: Okkervil River, The Silver Gymnasium











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Jimi Hendrix Documentary, Live Album Coming in November







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The Rolling Stones to Release Hyde Park Concert Film











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UFO, Robin Trower and Ten Years After Open Archives for Live CDs







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album cover art of the day:

Warbringer Unveils New Album "IV: Empires Collapse" Artwork
















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beatle stories just keep coming, an amazing feat considering they have been around for 50 years!

Memories of Beatlemania in New Film - Documentary features recollections from the Beatles' longtime fan club secretary







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Listen to the Beatles’ Isolated Vocal Tracks for Abbey Road Medley 

 

Duality - A New Experimental Vinyl Record That Merges Art And Music

lots of emails come into the CVR blog inbox, but this one certainly warrants looking into, i hope that you agree and help the artist meet his goals!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ARTIST SEEKS FUNDING FOR EXPERIMENTAL ALBUM THAT EXPLORES CYLE OF LIFE

Duality’s title track is the creation of “Life” and “Death”—two songs to be experienced separately or as one

MINNEAPOLIS (September 5, 2013) – Visual artist and musician Neal Calvin Peterson announced the launch of a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to support Duality, the first in a series of experimental albums and conceptual artwork that merges science, religion and philosophy.

Duality is a different type of album in the way that its title track “Duality," can be split into two individual songs—"Life" and "Death." These two songs can be experienced separately, or can be played at the exact same time.

This will be the first in a series of experimental albums from Infinite Religions, a project by Peterson, whose work focuses on visual and aural interpretations through various forms of media. The Infinite Religions series was inspired by mankind’s search for truth, and will cover topics related to our existence.

“I love experimenting in the spaces between art and music,” said Peterson. “I feel the same way about the spaces between life and death. Whether you believe in an afterlife, reincarnation, or none of the above, we can all agree that there's a great amount of mystery as to why we’re here.”

Duality will be a limited-edition release of 99 vinyl record albums, individually signed and numbered with handwritten lyrics. A digital release of the music will also be available.

In addition to the music, a multi-piece artwork was created as a visual counterpart. This piece was photographed for use as the album cover and has since been deconstructed into a collection of five individual works of art.

Peterson is seeking funding for the final production elements of the album, which is scheduled to debut in late 2013. Upon release,Duality will be transmitted into space. Kickstarter backers of $20 or more will have the opportunity to have their name included in the transmission.

To learn more about the project, visit KickStarter

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About Neal Calvin Peterson

Neal Calvin Peterson is a artist and musician based in Minneapolis. His award-winning work has been published and exhibited in the United States and China, while his music has garnered nationwide radio play and licensing agreements with major television networks. Peterson holds two master’s degrees related to art and design. For more information, visit www.nealcalvinpeterson.

 

Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne

FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

DEAR JERRY: Motivated in part by your columns, I started a collection of picture sleeves for singles, mostly 45 rpms, and a few Compact 33 singles.

I do have a few questions regarding my new hobby:

Regardless of music type, what is the first hit record with a picture sleeve?

Who had the first No. 1 hit issued with a picture sleeve?

What was the first No. 1 rock single sold with a picture sleeve?

You have mentioned picture sleeves, custom sleeves, and company sleeves. Are these terms synonymous, or is each different?

Finally, who had the most picture sleeves?
—Kirk Duncan, Evansville, Ind.

 

DEAR KIRK: I had to roll up MY sleeves and get out the calculator, but I do have some answers for you, and they're in the same order asked:

The first two No. 1 hits, commercially available on singles with picture sleeves, were from Columbia and specifically for their Children's Series. Both are Christmas tunes.

First is "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer," by Gene Autry and the Pinafores (Columbia 4-56), a perennial favorite since originally issued in 1949. However, the picture sleeve accompanied the 1951 single. One year later, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," by Little Jimmy Boyd (Columbia MJV 4-152) topped the charts. That sleeve has a circular die-cut on the front side, allowing the label to be seen. In 1953, the same sleeve was used but without the die-cut and with a slightly different number (Columbia MJV 152).

Being targeted to young people, neither of these sleeves, nor any in the MJV series, pictured the recording artists. Most of the illustrations were comic character drawings. For example, these two picture red-nosed Rudolph (Autry) and Santa Claus smooching mommy (Boyd). The back sides list other Columbia records in the series.

Moving past kiddie records, the first mainstream No. 1 hit originally sold in a custom sleeve — one that actually pictures the singer — is Perry Como's "No Other Love" (RCA Victor 47-5317), from the summer of '53.

Perry was followed a few months later by a couple more sleeved million-sellers from Columbia: Tony Bennett's "Stranger in Paradise" (4-40121) and Jo Stafford's "Make Love to Me" (4-40143).

The first chart-topping R&R hit with a picture sleeve is Elvis Presley's third RCA single, "Don't Be Cruel" backed with "Hound Dog" (47-6604) from mid-1956. The only reason the answer isn't "Heartbreak Hotel" or "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" is that RCA, inexplicably, didn't make custom sleeves for those two No. 1 hits.

Regarding terminology, any record sleeve with printing is considered a custom one as long as it is made for that specific record. They might achieve that with artwork and/or text, though ones with text only would technically be a custom sleeve rather than a picture sleeve. Unfortunately, too often in the marketplace that distinction is not made.

A printed sleeve lacking a direct connection to its contents is either "generic," identifies and/or pictures the artist, but with no specific titles shown, or "company" (a.k.a. "factory"), where the focus is on the company. These sometimes list and/or picture some of their artists.

"Plain" sleeves without any printing are extremely common and, though very useful to protect the records, have no monetary value. Most are of either white or brown paper.

Tallying the number of picture sleeves for someone is not an exact science. Some artists have more than one sleeve for the same title, special ones made just for promotional use, or EPs (with covers) that are in fact seven-inch 45 or 33 rpms.

Considering all the possible aberrations, I will merely estimate the grand totals, knowing they are subject to whatever parameters one might establish.

Each of these stars have at least 20 custom sleeves:

Elvis Presley 132 (1956-2011)
Connie Francis 55 (1958-1969)
Rick Nelson 53 (1958-1986)
Rolling Stones 49 (1964-2012)
Beatles 47 (1964-1996)
Paul Anka 41 (1959-1983)
Brenda Lee 35 (1956-1985)
Duane Eddy 33 (1959-1986)
Bobby Vinton 35 (1962-1980)
Dave Clark Five 28 (1964-1993)
Annette 25 (1958-1969)
Bobby Rydell 24 (1959-1964)
Buck Owens 24 (1964-2011)
Brook Benton 21 (1960-1965)


IZ ZAT SO? During the vinyl era, what determined whether or not a record company went to the added expense of producing a picture sleeve is still a bit of a mystery.

Now that we know some of the artists with the most custom sleeves, let's turn the list upside down.

After Elvis, the only others with more than 100 songs charted (Pop and R&B combined) are James Brown and Ray Charles. Double-sided hits count as just one record.

James Brown had 132 records on the charts but only 11 of those had picture sleeves.

Ray Charles had 89 records (many with two hits), yet only one came with a picture sleeve. He does appear on two others on which he is "featured," one with Billy Joel and one with Quincy Jones.

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 2013 Osborne Enterprises - Reprinted By Exclusive Permission

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Grateful Dead - Sunshine Daydream Veneta

The Grateful Dead formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The band was known for its unique and eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, reggae, country, jazz, psychedelia, and space rock and for live performances of long musical improvisation. "Their music," writes Lenny Kaye, "touches on ground that most other groups don't even know exists."

• Mixed by Jeffrey Norman at TRI Studios
• Mastered by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering
• Audio tapes transferred and restored by Plangent Processes
• Lacquers cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
• Four 180-gram LPs housed in a lavish 4-panel “M-pack” jacket featuring original artwork by Steve Vance and tie-dye by Courtenay Pollock
• Limited Edition of 5,000

"The rock music group Grateful Dead is scheduled to perform at a 'potluck picnic' Sunday, sponsored by the Springfield Creamery." Eugene Register-Guard

A "rock picnic." The Field Trip. Kesey's Creamery. August 27, 1972. The Springfield Creamery Benefit. Call it what you will, the sun was beating down hard and bright on that fateful day in Veneta, Oregon when the Grateful Dead heeded Ken Kesey's call to help save the family Creamery. The 100-degree and rising temperatures did not deter the band who were still riding high from their adventures across the pond. It did not discourage filmmakers John Norris, Phil DeGuere, and Sam Field who gained entry into the Dead's tight-knit world with their promise to capture the culture and integrity of the scene. And it certainly didn't inhibit the estimated 20,000 Dead Heads who could not believe their, well, pot...luck.

In fact, this blistering day turned out to be a near-perfect little piece of the Grateful Dead experience and it is with great pleasure, that 41 years later we can present Sunshine Daydream to you the way it was meant to be heard. Cut from the flawlessly preserved 16-track master, this 180-gram LP set of the "most requested" and "most revered" Dead show of all time promises to transport you back to the epic scene with definitive versions of the band's most beloved songs like "Bertha," "China>Rider," "Playing In The Band,""Greatest Story Ever Told,""Dark Star," and "Sing Me Back Home." Limited to just 5,000 copies, you can pre-order it now

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Bryan Adams - Waking Up the Neighbours

180+ Virgin Vinyl

Bryan Adams' sixth studio album, 1991's, Waking Up the Neighbours is filled with big rockers, solid rhythms, and unique songwriting. The nearly 75 minute two-record set is loaded with showstopping arena rockers and mid-tempo ballads including five hit singles. The most notable track is the Robin Hood Prince of Thieves theme "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" which spent seven weeks atop the US pop charts. The song was also a phenomenon in Europe, becoming Bryans' biggest hit ever topping the charts in 16 countries and selling about 10 million copies worldwide and is one of the biggest selling singles of all time. The song was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Grammy Award in 1992 for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture or Television.

Other singles which followed included the rockin' "Can't Stop This Thing We Started," which
became a number two hit, the mid-tempo ballads "Do I Have to Say the Words" and "Thought
I'd Died and Gone to Heaven," and the fun, straight-ahead rocker "There Will Never Be Another Tonight." Adams co-produced the album with Robert "Mutt" Lange previously known for his work with AC/DC, Foreigner and Def Leppard.

Audio Fidelity is proud to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Waking Up the Neighbours and to honor Bryan Adams who has sold more than 65 million albums worldwide, toured six
continents, garnered 21 top 10 hits, earned nominations for three Academy Awards and five
Golden Globes, received 18 Juno Awards, an American Music Award, and five ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards for Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture - his music has appeared on more than 40 movie soundtracks.

 

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The Shirelles - Baby It's You

180 gram vinyl

A HIT-FILLED ALBUM FROM THE ORIGINAL GIRL GROUP!

When Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Addie “Micki” Harris and Beverly Lee got together to sing for a high school talent show in 1957, they had no intentions of becoming professional musicians. However, fate stepped in when classmate Mary Jane Greenberg told her mother, Tiara Records owner Florence Greenberg, about the group. Greenberg signed them to her label, released a single and then sold the label, along with the fledgling group, to Decca Records. Decca soon dropped them, which left Greenberg free to sign them to her new label, Scepter Records. At Scepter, The Shirelles hit their stride, working with the cream of the Brill Building songwriters. One of these songwriters, Luther Dixon, was hired by Greenberg to write for and produce the group and together they developed the group’s signature sound. Under his guidance, the Shirelles enjoyed seven Top 20 hits and launched the girl group genre.

 Released as a single in 1961, “Baby It’s You” reached #8 on the pop charts and #3 on the R&B charts. Written by Burt Bacharach, Mack David and Luther Dixon (under the pseudonym Barney Williams), the song has become an enduring classic, covered by The Beatles, Smith and many other artists. It also served as the title track for The Shirelles’ first album of 1962. Baby Its You features 12 outstanding songs, including their single “Soldier Boy” which topped the Billboard Hot 100. Sourced from the original analog session tapes, this Sundazed reissue faithfully reproduces one of the most influential albums of the early ‘60s (certainly, Barry Gordy would agree). After one listen, you won’t want nobody, nobody but The Shirelles.

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The Prog Collective – Epilogue

Available 9/10/2013

The Prog Rock supergroup whose debut became the surprise hit of 2012 returns with a brand new album featuring an even more impressive lineup of stellar musicians and artists lending their talents to this incredible project!

Features performances by mindblowing musicians Billy Sherwood, Steve Stevens, Rick Wakeman, Alan Parsons, Steve Morse, Peter Banks (in his final appearance) as well as Captain Kirk himself William Shatner, PLUS members of Yes, Dream Theater, Nektar Asia, Gong and more!
Says Billy Sherwood, “It's an honor to have so many great artists involved with this record, each bringing their creativity and musicianship to the table and lifting the project to a higher place. As a long time fan of progressive rock music, making a record like this is indeed a dream come true! I'm always looking to expand the musical horizon, with so many gifted artists doing what they do best, I do believe we've pushed the envelope of creativity.”

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This Weeks Top 10 Albums – September 2, 2013

 

Here are the top 10 Albums at Shop Radio Cast for the week of August 27 – September 2nd, 2013:

1. Minus The Bear – Acoustics II LP
2. Brand New – Your Favorite Weapon LP
3. Bayside – Shudder LP
4. Far – Water & Solutions LP
5. Far – Tin Cans With Strings To You 2XLP
6. Notorious B.I.G. – Ready To Die 2XLP
7. The Horrible Crowes – Live At The Troubadour 2XLP
8. At The Drive-In – Relationship of Command (Reissue) 2XLP
9. New Found Glory – Kill It Live 2XLP
10. Touche Amore – Is Survived By LP

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GRIMEY'S BEST SELLERS 8/26 - 9/01, 2013

Vinyl Top 25:

1. The White Stripes - Elephant
2. The Civil Wars - The Civil Wars
3. Yo La Tengo - OHM "shower curtain" 12" set
4. Diarrhea Planet - I'm Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
5. Beck - Defriended 12"
6. Beck - I Won't Be Long 12"
7. King Krule - 6 Feet Beneath The Moon
8. Dent May - Warm Blanket
9. Dodos - Carrier
10. Black Joe Lewis - Electric Slave
11. Various - You Don't Know Me: Rediscovering Eddy Arnold
12. King Tuff - Live At Third Man
13. Cy Barkley & The Way Outsiders - Mutability
14. Franz Ferdinand - Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action
15. Bob Dylan - Another Self Portrait: Bootleg Series Vol. 10
16. Zola Jesus - Versions
17. Superchunk - I Hate Music
18. The National - Trouble Will Find Me
19. Queens Of The Stone Age - Like Clockwork
20. D. Watusi - Dark Party
21. The Shins - Live At Third Man
22. The Avett Brothers - I and Love and You
23. The Beatles - Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
24. Johnny Cash - Get Rhythm b/w I Walk The Line 7"
25. Bon Iver - Bon Iver