Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

to start your day, some lovely album cover art:

Splattered Mermaids Reveal New Album Artwork

Splattered Mermaids have recently issued the following announcement about revealing the cover artwork for the band's new album:

 "We just uploaded the artwork for our upcoming second full-length 'Reforged in Gore.' We're about to finish the mix and then we'll post a brand-new song for you!

can't wait.....














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more cover art:

KRAMPUS: Debut Album Details Revealed

Udine, Italy-based modern folk metal band KRAMPUS will release its first full-length album called 'Survival Of The Fittest' on August 24 via NoiseArt Records. The effort was produced by KRAMPUS frontman Filippo Gianotti at Udine's Blackmirror Studios. 


















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album cover art of the day:

BLACK MAJESTY: New Album Cover Artwork

Australian melodic power metallers BLACK MAJESTY are set to release their new album, 'Stargazer' on July 20 via Limb Music. Dirk Illing (SCORPIONS, WIZARD) once again handled the album's artwork, which continues the theme of the band's past works.


















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GRIMEY'S BEST SELLERS 5/28 - 6/03, 2012

Vinyl Top 25:


1. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Here
2. Sigur Ros - Valtari
3. Beck - I Just Started Hating People Today 7"
4. Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls
5. Beach House - Bloom
6. Jack White - Blunderbuss
7. Natural Child - For The Love Of The Game
8. King Tuff - King Tuff
9. Father John Misty - Fear Fun
10. Various - Never To Be Forgotten: The Flip Side of Stax 1968-74
11. Reigning Sound - Abdication
12. Heavy Cream - Super Treatment
13. Norah Jones - Little Broken Hearts
14. Dr. John - Locked Down
15. Jack White - Love Interruption 7"
16. Chris Robinson - Blue Suede Shoes 7"
17. The Beatles - Abbey Road
18. The Mars Volta - Noctourniquet
19. Best Coast - The Only Place
20. Gaslight Anthem - 45 7"
21. Alabama Shakes - Live At Third Man 7"
22. Mynahbirds - It's My Time 7"
23. Joey Ramone - Ya Know
24. Jerry Lee Lewis - Live At Third Man
25. Jack White - Sixteen Saltines 12" (w/ playable etching)  

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50 Worst Album Covers Ever By: Patrick Bateman

took a quick look at this, there are the usual suspects, however, there are some that have not made other lists, for shits and giggles, check it out at thefw.com














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interesting read from the ny times:

The Secrets of a High-Quality Vinyl Record By ROY FURCHGOTT

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this from the great vinyl state of tennessee

Fresh spin Vinyl record albums making comeback

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LOS ANGELES and beyond: It's the 18th installment of one of LA's most appreciated events.

B  E  A  T  -  S  W  A  P  -  M  E  E  T   Sunday after-noon June 10th, 2012

Literally TONS OF RECORDS for Buy & Trade. Outdoor Vendor Village with Dozens of Artists & Designers + the brands they've created. B-Girl & B-Kids Battle, Live Bands, Open Cut Session & Thud Rumble's Dirt Style Challenge, Producer Invite, Kids Arts & Crafts, and sooo much more.

Over 45 Invited Collectors & Dealers, Selling Records from all over the world.  Blues, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Metal, Psych, Punk, Rap, Reggae, Rock, Soul, & World - 12", LP's, & 45's on VINYL.

Location:

Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N Broadway
Los Angeles CA 90012

Time:  12noon-6pm

Entrance:  Free w/ Canned Good; Canned goods are donated to the local homeless communities of Los Angeles County.