Tuesday, January 15, 2008

This Day In Music History- Jan 15

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The Supremes were signed to Motown Records in 1961. In 1972, Don McLean hit the #1 position with " American Pie .” Sollie McElroy of t...
Sunday, January 13, 2008

Join Jerry Osborne's Vinyl Forum

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Ask "Mr. Music" is in its 22nd year of syndication (1986-2008). Jerry Osborne has also opened up a new forum for all vinyl and mu...
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This Day In Music History- January 13

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In 1979, Donny Hathaway (" Where Is The Love " with Roberta Flack) falls to his death from the 15th floor of a New York City hotel...
Saturday, January 12, 2008

Blue Note Releasing Classic Music

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Blue Note Records To Release 'Droppin' Science' Feb. 12 On February 12, Blue Note Records will release Droppin' Science, a u...
Friday, January 11, 2008

This Day In Music History- Jan 11

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In 1963, Sam Cooke's late show at the Harlem Square Club in Miami, Florida, was recorded by RCA for possible release as a live album. ...
Thursday, January 10, 2008

New Vinyl Information!

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Always on the lookout for interesting and informative vinyl record sites, check out this blog about "bootleg" vinyl, the gent is v...
Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Vinyl Art - A New Canvas

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By Robert Benson Album cover art has a fascinating and long history. From the days of Alex Steinweiss to pop artists like Andy Warhol and R...
Monday, January 7, 2008

70's Reggae Music Missing

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A portion of the 70's reggae music that had been locked up in the archives of the former Jamaica Broadcasting Corp. are now gone. The sk...

Today In Music History- Jan 7

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In 1963, Gary "U.S." Bonds files a $100,000 suit against Chubby Checker , charging Checker rearranged " Quarter to Three ...
Sunday, January 6, 2008

Naked Vinyl Cover Art- Selling Music and Sex

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Part two As we continue our look at ‘naked vinyl’ album cover art, let’s explore two other companies who capitalized on the fad and what has...
Saturday, January 5, 2008

Naked Vinyl Cover Art- Selling Music and Sex

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Part one by Robert Benson When we look back at album cover art throughout the years, it is kind of ironic that some album covers that are re...

This Day In Music History- Jan 5

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Sam Phillips, the producer who discovered Elvis, was born in Florence, Ala in 1923. With his Sun Records label, he also brought to the worl...
Friday, January 4, 2008

Unqiue Artist's Canvas

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I have been in contact with an amazing artist who can do wonderous artwork on old vinyl records and essentially turn them into treasured art...
Thursday, January 3, 2008

ebay Vinyl Sales

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Vinyl Records Top 5 eBay Sales Week Ending 12/29/2007 1. LP - Mozart a Paris Oubradous Pathe 7 LP Box Set - $7,230.00 Start: $6,999.00 Bids...

This Day In Music History- Jan 3

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In 1959, Berry Gordy moves all of Motown's operations into a two-story house at 2648 West Grand Boulevard, which he christens "Hit...