Omnivore Recordings continues its packed slate of R&B, soul, and disco releases with an expanded edition of Silver Convention's 1975 debut album, Save Me, due tomorrow, March 29. Next week will then see a comprehensive collection from the early days of funk outfit Ohio Players. Silver Convention - originally Silver Bird in the U.S. and Silver Bird Convention in Europe - was the brainchild of composer/arranger Sylvester Levay and lyricist/producer Michael Kunze. Formed by Levay and Kunze
Unbroken Chain: Grateful Dead Set "From The Mars Hotel" For 50th Anniversary Reissue
Grateful Dead's seventh studio album, 1974's From the Mars Hotel, is the latest to see an expansion in the band's ongoing 50th anniversary series. The 3CD and digital set premieres a live show from May 12, 1974. It arrives on June 21 from Rhino, along with various vinyl variants of the original album. From the Mars Hotel, originally released on June 27, 1974, was the second release on the group's own Grateful Dead Records following 1973's Wake of the Flood. This busy period also saw the
Ooh, I Love It: SoulMusic, The Second Disc Team For The Salsoul Orchestra's "It's Good for the Soul: The Vince Montana Years (1975-1978)" Box Set
Last Christmas, The Second Disc teamed with SoulMusic Records and Cherry Red for The Salsoul Orchestra's Christmas Jollies: The Extra Jolly Edition, celebrating the best-selling album in the entire Salsoul catalogue. Now, we're thrilled to announce the May 31 release of It's Good for the Soul: The Vince Montana Years (1975-1978), the definitive, first-ever box set collecting The Salsoul Orchestra's groundbreaking albums produced, arranged, and conducted by Vincent Montana, Jr.! The late
The Weekend Stream: March 23, 2024
Welcome to another edition of The Weekend Stream, The Second Disc's review of notable catalogue titles (and some new ones, too!) making digital debuts. This week's lineup includes something for everyone: pop, rock, hip-hop, classic vocals, country, cast recordings, and more! As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Howard Jones, Celebrating Together (The 40th Anniversary EP) (Cherry Red) (iTunes / Amazon) Cherry Red continues its long association with Howard Jones (whose
Freak Out in a Moonage Daydream: 'Rock 'N' Roll Star!' Box Chronicles David Bowie's Birth of Ziggy Stardust
Rock 'n' Roll Star! That's the title of the new box set coming on June 14 from David Bowie - and the late artist certainly qualifies. This new 5CD/1Blu-ray collection follows 2019's Conversation Piece (which shed light on the 1968-1969 David Bowie/Space Oddity era) and 2022's Divine Symmetry (which chronicled the twelve months leading up to December 1971's release of Hunky Dory). Rock 'n' Roll Star! takes an in-depth look at Bowie's path to The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders
Release Round-Up: Week of March 22
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles available today. As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Chaka Khan, Chaka (Warner/Rhino) CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Barnes & Noble Chaka Khan announced her solo freedom with "I'm Every Woman," the euphoric opening track on 1978's Chaka. At 25 years old, Khan was already a veteran of the funk-rock band Rufus with
Lark Day: Lainie Kazan's 1966-1968 MGM Albums Arrive on Digital Platforms
Here at TSD HQ, we're so excited that the legendary Lainie Kazan's four original MGM Records studio albums have been made available for the first time in almost 60 years that we just couldn't wait for The Weekend Stream! While Lainie may be best known today for her roles in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding film series, My Favorite Year, or television's The Nanny, this quartet of albums from 1966-1968 showcases the stage and screen veteran's indelible artistry as one of popular music's most
Under Pressure: "Queen Rock Montreal" Arrives on CD, LP, 4K in May
Queen's electrifying 1981 Montreal concert is returning on May 10 in a variety of formats. Queen Rock Montreal, recently released to IMAX cinemas, will arrive in 2CD; 3LP black vinyl; Queen Store-exclusive 3LP transparent blue vinyl; and double 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions from EMI and Hollywood Records (audio) and Mercury Studios (video). Queen Rock Montreal was shot at the 18,000-capacity Montreal Forum on November 24 and November 25, 1981 as Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and
The Weekend Stream: March 16, 2024
Welcome to another edition of The Weekend Stream, The Second Disc's review of notable catalogue titles (and some new ones, too!) making digital debuts. This week's lineup includes vault rarities from a legendary songstress; remixes of a pop/R&B classic to get you moving on your Peloton; vintage country; and more! As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Bruce Springsteen, The Live Series: Songs of Celebration (Columbia/Legacy) (iTunes / Amazon) The title says it all:
Release Round-Up: Week of March 15
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles available today. As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Paul Young, No Parlez: 40th Anniversary Edition (Edsel) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Edsel revisits Paul Young's 1983 debut LP in a 2CD deluxe gatefold edition. The first disc features the original LP while the second disc has 14 bonus cuts including 7- and 12-inch single versions and remixes. Barbara
The Weekend Stream: March 9, 2024
Welcome to another edition of The Weekend Stream, The Second Disc's review of notable catalogue titles (and some new ones, too!) making digital debuts. This week's lineup includes a solo rarity from a beloved songwriter; remixes from a legendary diva; and more! As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Madonna, I'll Remember EP (Warner/Rhino) (iTunes / Amazon) Madonna's 1994 hit ballad from the film With Honors, co-written with Richard Page and Patrick Leonard, anchors
Release Round-Up: Week of March 8
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles available today. As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The Rolling Stones, Live at The Wiltern (Mercury Studios) 2CD/DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD/Blu-ray: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 3LP (Amazon Exclusive Black and Bronze Swirl): Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 3LP Black Vinyl: Amazon
Get Ready: SoulMusic, The Second Disc Reissue Four Late-Period Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Albums
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles became Motown Records' first superstars when the group's 1960 single "Shop Around" ascended to No. 1 on both the Billboard R&B and Cash Box Pop charts and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Motown's first million-selling song, "Shop Around" set the stage for a remarkable string of hits for William "Smokey" Robinson, his wife Claudette, her cousin Bobby, and friends Ronnie White, Pete Moore, and guitarist/honorary Miracle Marv Tarplin. Their recording reign
Rock of Ages: Def Leppard Celebrate 40 Years of 'Pyromania' with New Box Set
Def Leppard's third studio album, 1983's commercial breakthrough Pyromania, is returning from Bludgeon Riffola/UMe (U.S.)/UMR (U.K.) on April 26 in a variety of formats including a 4CD/1Blu-ray Super Deluxe Edition, 2LP and 2CD expanded remasters, and a 1LP half-speed master of the original album. Produced by Mutt Lange, Pyromania broadened the British band's metal sound by embracing a radio-friendly sheen and big, anthemic choruses. Guitarist Pete Willis had already completed recording
The Weekend Stream: March 2, 2024
Welcome to another edition of The Weekend Stream, The Second Disc's review of notable catalogue titles making digital debuts. This week's lineup includes a solo rarity from a famous lyricist; a celebration of one of music's most famous duos; classic hip-hop; vintage vocals; and more! As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Bernie Taupin, Tribe (iTunes / Amazon) Though best-known as Elton John's primary lyrical collaborator, Bernie Taupin released three solo albums (as
Release Round-Up: Week of March 1
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles available today. As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The Who, Live at Shea Stadium 1982 (Mercury Studios) 2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 3LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada The Who's October 13, 1982 concert at Shea Stadium, the now-demolished, longtime home of the New York Mets, was released on DVD and standard-definition Blu-ray back in 2015. Now,
RSD Round-Up: Spotlight on Omnivore, Iconoclassic, Friday Music, Dark Horse, Light in the Attic, and More
Our look at this year's Record Store Day releases continues with a look at the lineups from Omnivore Recordings, Iconoclassic Records, Friday Music, Light in the Attic, and more of our favorite labels! All titles here are due on April 20, and all descriptions are taken directly from the labels. If you are interested in any of these titles, they will be available at your local record store on April 20. Head over to recordstoreday.com for a list of participating retailers. U.K. readers, please
Release Round-Up: Week of February 23
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles available today! As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Davy Jones, The Bell Records Story (7a) CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 7a Records reissues and expands the late Davy Jones' second solo LP, 1971's Davy Jones as part of the artist's The Bell Records Story. The album was in a sunshine pop-meets-bubblegum vein, but it
Feel a Whole Lot Better: Liberation Hall's RSD Slate Includes Gene Clark, Flying Burrito Brothers, "Los Nuggetz"
Continuing our ongoing look at this year's massive Record Store Day list, here is a glance at all three releases from Liberation Hall. All descriptions are taken directly from the label. If you are interested in any of these titles, they will be available at your local record store on April 20. Head over to recordstoreday.com for a list of participating retailers. U.K. readers, please visit recordstoreday.co.uk and Canadian readers, please visit recordstoredaycanada.ca. CD fans, rejoice:
(Can't You) Trip Like I Do: Craft Recordings' RSD Slate Includes Collective Soul, Bill Evans, "Reel Cult" Soundtrack Series Launch, More
Today, we continue our ongoing look at this year's massive Record Store Day list with a spotlight on the releases coming from Craft Recordings. All descriptions are taken directly from the label. If you are interested in any of these titles, they will be available at your local record store on April 20. Head over to recordstoreday.com for a list of participating retailers. U.K. readers, please visit recordstoreday.co.uk and Canadian readers, please visit recordstoredaycanada.ca. Craft
Dawned on Me: Legacy's Record Store Day Lineup Features Wilco, Willie Nelson, Nas, G. Love and Special Sauce, "Spawn," More
Continuing our ongoing look at this year's massive Record Store Day list, here is a glance at all six releases from Sony Music's Legacy Recordings label. All descriptions are taken directly from Legacy. If you are interested in any of these titles, they will be available at your local record store on April 20. Head over to recordstoreday.com for a list of participating retailers. U.K. readers, please visit recordstoreday.co.uk and Canadian readers, please
Release Round-Up: Week of February 16
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles available today! As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Melanie, One Night Only: The Eagle Mountain House (Cleopatra) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) This 1984 concert recorded at The Eagle Mountain house in Jackson, New Hampshire features some of the late singer-songwriter's classics including "Brand New Key," "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," and "Look What They've Done
Rhino's Record Store Day Lineup Features Doors, Talking Heads, Faces, Todd Rundgren, Linda Ronstadt, Four Seasons, Dio, More
It's that time of year again! Record Store Day announcements are coming fast and furious in anticipation of the big day, Saturday, April 20. As usual, Rhino's slate is a packed one, with a whopping 39 titles including releases from The Doors and Dwight Yoakam on CD as well as vinyl. Click here for a list of participating independent record stores. All descriptions below are provided by the label. (*) denotes worldwide units. AIR - Kelly Watch the Stars Limited Edition of 5,500* copies;
Play for Today: The Cure's "Paris" Returns in Expanded 30th Anniversary Edition
The Cure's 1993 double live album Paris is getting a slightly belated 30th anniversary edition courtesy of Rhino. On March 22, Paris will return in 2LP and 1CD expanded editions premiering two bonus tracks, all newly remastered by frontman Robert Smith and Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. The black vinyl edition has been cut by Showell. Paris arrived in stores in October 1993 - the group's third live release in just over two years. This set arrived only one month after Show, both of which
Fully Completely: The Tragically Hip's "Live at CBGB's" Arrives for Record Store Day
Canadian national treasures The Tragically Hip have been announced as the official Ambassadors for Record Store Day Canada. The event takes place on Saturday, April 20 (alongside the U.S., U.K., and other international RSDs). To commemorate the occasion - as well as 40 years of The Tragically Hip - the band will be releasing an exclusive concert album, Live at CBGB's, for RSD. Live At CBGB's was recorded on January 14, 1993 at the late, lamented New York club in support of the group's third
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