As temperatures continue to drop here in the northeast where The Second Disc HQ is stationed, Real Gone Music have announced two reissues that will be good company on a day spent indoors.  On January 25, the label will release a 2-LP white vinyl edition of the Love Actually soundtrack in its first-ever vinyl pressing, plus a 3-CD reissue of a hard-to-find Grateful Dead concert collection, Road Trips, Vol. 3, No. 4.

With an endearing and clever plot featuring ten interlocking stories and star-studded cast of Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, and many more, Love Actually has become one of the most acclaimed romantic comedies of the last twenty years.  But also key to its success and longevity is its remarkable soundtrack.  As director Richard Curtis put it:  “Without its music, Love Actually wouldn’t work at all. I know–because I saw the film without the music, and it’s a shocker.”  The film’s score features the likes of The Beach Boys, Eva Cassidy, Joni Mitchell, The Pointer Sisters, Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Norah Jones, and Dido, among others.  For their new vinyl version, Real Gone has followed the track listing of the U.S. CD release, including three original, Christmas-themed bonus tracks by Billy Mack, Olivia Olson, and Otis Redding.  All the music is pressed two white LPs and housed in a newly designed gatefold sleeve featuring production stills from the film.  The soundtrack LP arrives January 25 and is limited to 1,000 copies so get them while you can!

On the same day, Real Gone will reissue Road Trips Vol. 3 No. 4: Penn State/Cornell ’80.  Road Trips was a long-running CD series that featured hand-picked concerts from the Grateful Dead’s extensive live archive.  Originally only available on the Dead’s website, Real Gone will now bring this 3-CD volume to retail shops for the first time ever.  And what a collection to choose.  Featuring the better part of two shows–Penn State Recreation Hall on May 6, 1980 and Cornell’s Barton Hall the following night–these recordings capture the group promoting Go To Heaven with strong performances throughout.  Highlights include the Penn State versions of “Wharf Rat” and “He’s Gone,” as well as “Jack Straw” and “Cassidy” from Barton Hall.  Disc One includes a reconstructed “first set” featuring songs from both nights, while Disc Two includes the complete second set from May 6 and Disc Three presents a very-nearly complete second set from May 7 (a few minutes of “Rhythm Devils” and “Space” were lost.)  All 32 tracks were recorded by Dan Healy and were mastered for release by Jeffrey Norman.  Bringing the set together are original liner notes from Blair Jackson that provide historical context to these concert tapes.

Both Love Actually and Road Trips Vol. 3 No. 4: Penn State/Cornell ’80 will arrive on January 25 from Real Gone Music.  Find pre-order links and full track listings below!

Various Artists, Love Actually: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (originally J Records 82876-56760-2, 2003 — reissued Real Gone Music, 2019) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

Side A

1. Kelly Clarkson – The Trouble with Love Is
2. Dido – Here With Me
3. Maroon 5 – Sweetest Goodbye/Sunday Morning
4. Norah Jones – Turn Me On

Side B

1. Wyclef Jean featuring Sharissa – Take Me as I Am
2. Eva Cassidy – Songbird
3. The Calling – Wherever You Will Go
4. The Pointer Sisters – Jump (For My Love)

Side C

1. Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now (2000 orchestral version)
2. Lynden David Hall – All You Need Is Love
3. The Beach Boys – God Only Knows
4. Texas – I’ll See It Through

Side D

1. Sugababes – Too Lost in You
2. Craig Armstrong – Glasgow Love Theme
   Bonus Songs:
3. Otis Redding – White Christmas
4. Billy Mack – Christmas Is All Around
5. Olivia Olson – All I Want for Christmas Is You

The Grateful Dead, Road Trips Vol. 3 No. 4: Penn State/Cornell ’80 (originally Grateful Dead Records GRA2-6017, 2010 — reissued Real Gone Music, 2019) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

Disc 1: Set One, Penn State (5/6/80) and Cornell (5/7/80)

1. Jack Straw
2. Peggy-O
3. Me and My Uncle >
4. Big River
5. Loser
6. Cassidy
7. Row Jimmy
8. Lazy Lightning >
9. Supplication
10. Althea
11. Lost Sailor
12. Saint of Circumstance

Disc 2: Set Two, Penn State 5/6/80

1. China Cat Sunflower >
2. I Know You Rider
3. Feel Like a Stranger >
4. He’s Gone >
5. The Other One >
6. Rhythm Devils >
7. Space >
8. Wharf Rat >
9. Around and Around >
10. Johnny B. Goode

Disc 3: Set Two, Cornell 5/7/80

1. Shakedown Street >
2. Bertha >
3. Playing in the Band >
4. Terrapin Station >
5. Rhythm Devils >
6. Space >
7. Saint of Circumstance >
8. Black Peter >
9. Playing in the Band >
10. Good Lovin’

Disc One, tracks 2-5 and 8-12 and all tracks on Disc Two recorded at Penn State University on May 6, 1980
Disc One, tracks 1, 6, and 7, and all tracks on Disc Three recorded at Cornell University on May 7, 1980