Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

The music history section will no longer be printed everyday, as I am just repeating myself (and google doesn't like that)  So from now on, I will have a link to music history from a past year and give you a couple of highlights for that specific day.

Music History - January 4

In 1950, RCA Victor announced that it would manufacture long-playing (LP) records. Among the first RCA LPs released was a performance of Gaîté Parisienne by Jacques Offenbach, played by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra, which had actually been recorded in Boston's Symphony Hall on June 20, 1947; it was given the catalogue number LM-1001. Non-classical albums were issued with the prefix "LPM." When RCA later issued classical stereo albums (in 1958), they used the prefix "LSC." Non-classical stereo albums were issued with the prefix "LSP."

46 Years Ago: The Doors’ Debut Album Released

In 1986, Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy died at the age of 36.





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this from Tim at SunDazed

In the mountain of discs that come across our desks, occasionally there is a band that completely captivates us and makes our hearts pump. And bet - we're positively thrilled to have The See See as Sundazed artists. New single available in two weeks, and coming soon, a jaw-dropping See See anthology combining their finest UK releases with new tracks unavailable elsewhere!!!

Pre-order the 7" vinyl single HERE



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The numbers are in and the Beatles have been knocked out of the top position by Jack White (Abbey Road was the best seller last 2 years)

2012′s Top-Selling Vinyl Records:

1. Jack White, ‘Blunderbuss’ (34,000 copies sold)
2. The Beatles, ‘Abbey Road’ (30,000)
3. Mumford & Sons, ‘Babel’ (29,000)
4. Black Keys, ‘El Camino’ (25,000)
5. Mumford & Sons, ‘Sigh No More’ (23,000)
6. Beach House, ‘Bloom’ (21,000)
7. Bon Iver, ‘For Emma Forever Ago’ (19,000)
8. Alabama Shakes, ‘Boys & Girls’ (17,000)
9. Adele, ’21′ (16,000)
10. Bon Iver, ‘Bon Iver’ (15,000)

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The Resurgence of Vinyl Continued In 2012 – Record Stores Making a Comeback?

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interesting article out of the great state of PA

In digital age, vinyl lives on

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10 Metal Albums to Check Out This Winter








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lovely...

Bullet for My Valentine Reveal ‘Temper Temper’ Album Artwork


















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Metallica Receive Ten RIAA Certifications in December








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Jack White Releasing Rare Material Via Third Man Records Vinyl Subscription Series








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Captured Tracks and Flying Nun Partner for Expansive Reissue Series - Bringing back LPs, EPs, and singles from the legendary New Zealand label







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Jimmy Fallon & Fred Armisen Reveal Album Covers From Their Musical Past