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from our friends at MusicRecordShopCrosses - EP + (One) - Vinyl 10" 2013 (PRE-ORDER 11-25) Crosses (also stylized as †††) is the musical side project of Deftones singer Chino Moreno, Far guitarist...
View ArticleHow A "Little Deuce Coupe" Became One Of The Most Famous Hot Rods In History
50 years ago, the hot rod scene was thriving in America and my friend Danny at www.all-about-vinylrecords.com captures the essence and history of this fabled time in music history. Special thanks to...
View ArticleMusic History - November 11
In 1938, Kate Smith first sang Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" on network radio.In 1944, Frank Sinatra began a ten-year tenure at Columbia Records.In 1945, composer Jerome Kern died at age 60.In...
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from our friends at polyvinylrecordsSTRFKR Reptilians Ltd. Edition Picture DiscThe limited edition STRFKR Reptilians picture discs are shipping out today and there are less than 30 copies still up for...
View ArticleNew Music Releases - November 12, 2013
††† (Crosses) - †3 Inches Of Blood - Live At Mushroom Vol. 1 (7")3 Inches Of Blood - Live At Mushroom Vol. 2 (7")3 Inches Of Blood - Live At Mushroom Vol. 3 (7")Adrian Utley - In C (2xLP)Age Coin -...
View ArticleMusic History - November 13
In 1937, NBC formed the first full-sized symphony orchestra exclusively for radio broadcasting. The conductor for its first 17 years was Arturo Toscanini.In 1956, Bill Buchanan and Dickie Goodman...
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interesting read....Why collect records? An extract from Kevin M. Moist’s “Record Collecting as Cultural Anthropology”=============Nonesuch Records to Release Three "Mermaid Avenue" Volumes on Vinyl...
View ArticleMusic History - November 14
In 1944, Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra recorded Sy Oliver's "Opus No. 1." Among those at the session were drummer Buddy Rich, trombonist Nelson Riddle, saxophonists Al Klink and Buddy DeFranco.In...
View ArticleAsk Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11, 2013DEAR JERRY:I noticed that when you refer to the value of something, it is always for items in near-mint condition. I understand why you must do that, but isn't it more...
View ArticleMusic History - November 15
In 1946, Frankie Laine released the single "That's My Desire."In 1952, Hank Snow released the single " (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I."In 1954, CBS-TV's "Studio One" featured Joan Weber...
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from our friends at MusicRecordShopThe Jimi Hendrix Experience - Miami Pop Fetival Jimi Hendrix Experience: Miami Pop Festival introduces the first recorded stage performances of "Hear My Train A...
View ArticleMusic History - November 18
In 1954, Rosemary Clooney's "Mambo Italiano" was banned by ABC Radio because of what it considered "offensive lyrics," likely referring to the exaggerated Italian patois and the words "gidrool" and...
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from our friends at SundazedThe Maze - Armageddon LIMITED EDITION COLORED VINYL-LPThe advent of ear-splitting, cortex-skewering bands like the Maze really did signal the end of the sixties. But just...
View ArticleNew Music Releases - November 19, 2013
A Perfect Circle - Three SixtyAndrew Bird - I Want To See Pulaski At NightApocalyptica - Wagner Reloaded (live)Association - Greatest Hits (vinyl)Backlash - Where's The PrideBeach Boys - 5 Classic...
View ArticleMusic History - November 20
In 1929, three weeks after the stock market crash, Leo Reisman & His Orchestra, featuring vocalist Lou Levin, recorded "Happy Days Are Here Again."In 1944, Les Brown & His Orchestra, featuring...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SPACELAB9 DEBUTS WITH LIMITED EDITION VINYL RELEASES FOR BREAKING BAD AND THE WALKING DEADComing to planet earth during November 2013, record label imprint Spacelab9 makes its...
View ArticleMusic History - November 21
In 1877, at a gathering of friends and colleagues, Thomas Edison unveiled his new "talking machine," later called the phonograph.In 1944, Harry James & His Orchestra recorded "I'm Beginning To See...
View ArticleAsk Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18, 2013DEAR JERRY: As a kid in the '50s, I never once saw any of the trade magazines that ranked the current hits. There were no issues of Billboard, Cash Box, Variety, or any...
View ArticleMusic History - November 22
In 1957, the Miles Davis Quintet debuted with a jazz concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City.In 1957, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, performing then as Tom & Jerry and singing their new release...
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from our friends at MusicRecordShopTop 10 Best Selling Vinyl Records1. Faith No More - Angel Dust 2. Queens of the Stone Age - ...Like Clockwork3. Stryper - Second Coming 4. The Cars - The Cars5. Sum...
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