Fans of the late, legendary Aretha Franklin are often surprised to discover that The Queen of Soul's best-selling album isn't I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, Lady Soul, or even Who's Zoomin' Who? Rather, that honor goes to the Grammy-winning 1972 live album Amazing Grace - a fact that no doubt pleased Franklin. In fact, it's recognized as the best-selling live gospel album of all time. The 1999 expanded edition of the heartfelt, passionate gospel set will make its vinyl premiere from
Clareville Grove Demos
Clareville Grove Demos features six 1969 home recordings (four previously unreleased) from the late David Bowie, all performed with singer/guitarist John "Hutch" Hutchinson, his former cohort in the trio Feathers (alongside then-girlfriend Hermione Farthingale). Several of these tracks were heard in final form on Bowie's self-titled 1969 album, including "Space Oddity," "An Occasional Dream" and "Cygnet Committee" (known here as "Lover To The Dawn"). A different demo of "Ching-a-Ling" appeared
The Other Sides
Last year, Kate Bush surprised fans with a series of fully-remastered box sets presenting her entire albums discography plus numerous bonuses on CD and vinyl. The second CD box (the simply-titled CD Box 2) included four discs of rare bonus material, all of which were also released as the fourth vinyl box (Remastered in Vinyl IV). Now, those four CDs are being broken out on their own. The Other Sides brings together one disc of extended 12-inch mixes, two discs of assorted odds and ends, and
Stand Back: Stevie Nicks Hits and Rarities Collected On New Career Spanning Collections
Next month, Stevie Nicks will make music history as the first female artist to receive her second induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, following her 1998 induction with Fleetwood Mac. Nicks has hardly been resting on her laurels; after wrapping a recent, acclaimed solo tour, she's embarked on a 50th anniversary tour with the newly-reconstituted Mac. Now, Rhino is celebrating her accomplishments with a new, career-spanning collection. Stand Back 1981-2017 will arrive in a variety of
The Big Sky: Kate Bush's "The Other Sides" Getting Standalone Release In March
Last year, Kate Bush surprised fans with a series of fully-remastered box sets presenting her entire albums discography plus numerous bonuses on CD and vinyl. The second CD box (the simply-titled CD Box 2) included four discs of rare bonus material, all of which were also released as the fourth vinyl box (Remastered in Vinyl IV). Now, those four CDs are being broken out on their own. The Other Sides, due on March 8 from Parlophone, brings together one disc of extended 12-inch mixes, two
Release Round-Up: Week of February 22
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! We kick off with not one, but two, releases from The Zombies! The Zombies, The Complete Studio Recordings (Varese Vintage) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) The 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are being celebrated this week with two comprehensive vinyl box sets - one for the U.S., and one for the U.K. market. The 5-LP, 61-track U.S. version, from Varese Vintage, includes the band's two American albums in mono - She's Not
How Can I Keep From Singing: Pete Seeger's Centennial Celebrated With "The Smithsonian Collection," 6-CD Box Including Previously Unreleased Music
May 3rd will mark 100 years since the birth of Pete Seeger. He was a musician of incalculable influence, an activist, lyricist, banjo picker, and, most significantly, a unifier of the masses. Like a Johnny Appleseed of music, Pete Seeger spent his life spreading music to all that would listen. From "We Shall Overcome" and "If I Had A Hammer," and "The Bells of Rhymney," to "Turn! Turn! Turn!" "Wimoweh," and "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine," Seeger left an indelible mark on music history that
UPDATED WITH MORE INFO: An Occasional Dream: More Bowie Demos Announced For Second Vinyl Box
A second box set of David Bowie demos has been announced by his estate, following the recent announcement of a first box, Spying Through a Keyhole, this spring. Clareville Grove Demos will arrive on May 17 from Parlophone. The box will feature six additional 1969 home recordings (four previously unreleased), all performed with singer/guitarist John "Hutch" Hutchinson, his former cohort in the trio Feathers (alongside then-girlfriend Hermione Farthingale). Several of these tracks were heard
Different Drummer: Edsel Collects Michael Nesmith's RCA and Pacific Arts Years on New Box Set
And the Hits Just Keep On Comin'. Michael Nesmith titled his 1972 RCA album ironically - when it "bubbled under" the Billboard 200 at No. 208, it actually bested its predecessor by three slots - but the LP did feature the former and future Monkee's rendition of one major favorite, "Different Drum." The 1965 tune became an enduring hit for the Stone Poneys featuring Linda Ronstadt in 1967, establishing Nesmith outside of The Monkees. Since 1968, he's released 16 albums. Now, 12 of them -
UPDATED WITH TRACK LIST AND ORDER LINK: Happy With You: Paul McCartney Announces Super Deluxe "Traveller's Edition" of "Egypt Station" With Unreleased Songs and More
Paul McCartney has announced the release of a super deluxe "Traveller's Edition" of his most recent LP, Egypt Station. The number-one album was originally released last year and was loosely based around the theme of transportation. Now, McCartney and Capitol Records have used that concept as the basis for the new edition, which is due out on May 10. Egypt Station - Traveller's Edition will be presented in a vintage-style suitcase loaded with music, including different configurations of the
Love's Themes: Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra To Receive New Box Set, Vinyl Reissues
After an astounding 2018 for Barry White reissues, including a box of remastered albums as well as complete singles sets for not only himself but girl group Love Unlimited and backing group The Love Unlimited Orchestra, UMe is preparing more "White gold" for fans next month. This time, The Love Unlimited Orchestra's first seven albums will be collected as The 20th Century Records Albums (1973-1979) on March 29. White sumptuous arrangements for the orchestra were readily apparent on his own
An Occasional Dream: More Bowie Demos Announced For Second Vinyl Box
Another vinyl box set of David Bowie demos has been announced by his estate, following the recent announcement of a first box, Spying Through a Keyhole, this spring. Clareville Grove Demos will feature six additional 1969 home recordings (four previously unreleased), all performed with singer/guitarist John "Hutch" Hutchinson, his former cohort in the trio Feathers (alongside then-girlfriend Hermione Farthingale). Several of these tracks were heard in final form on Bowie's self-titled 1969
Nice An' Easy: Whitesnake Reissue 'Slide It In' With Three Mixes and More
Whitesnake's 1984 album Slide It In celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The album was the last to feature Jon Lord on keyboards and boasted such hits as "Slow an' Easy" and "Love Ain't No Stranger," both of which cracked the Top 40 on the Billboard charts. On March 8, the album will be celebrated in a variety of configurations from Parlophone/Rhino. The star of the campaign is a 6-CD/1-DVD "Ultimate Special Edition," which features remastered editions of both the U.S. and U.K. mixes
Review: Kate Bush, "Remastered in Vinyl" Boxes 1 and 2
Late last year, Parlophone unveiled a series of lavish box sets on both CD and vinyl collecting the complete works (to date) of Kate Bush. The enigmatic singer-songwriter oversaw the remastering of these sets as well as their visual presentations; indeed, each album has been newly adorned with the logo of her own Fish People label. Today, we're taking a look at the first two vinyl box sets! The four LPs of Remastered in Vinyl 1 takes listeners from The Kick Inside (1978), housed in its
Shake Some Action: Cherry Red Revisits The Mod Sound of The Action
Periodically this month, we'll be looking at titles released in the latter part of 2018 that we either didn't cover, or only covered briefly, the first time around! We hope you enjoy this look at "some nice things we've missed"... Cherry Red's Grapefruit Records imprint knows where The Action is. The label has collected the complete 1964-1968 recordings of the British mod group on a splendid 4-CD box set including original masters, alternate takes, outtakes, and more - adding up to every
Release Round-Up: Week of January 25
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Big Star, Live on WLIR (Omnivore) CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2-LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Omnivore has Live On WLIR, a newly restored and remastered version of Big Star's legendary 1974 radio broadcast. The 15-track collection is available on CD and 2-LP. The release marks the vinyl debut of this raw, live set. Read more here! Love Actually: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Real Gone
Got My Mojo Working: Cherry Red, Grapefruit Collects Alexis Korner and Baroque Pop On Two Box Sets
Periodically this month, we'll be looking at titles released in the latter part of 2018 that we either didn't cover, or only covered briefly, the first time around! We hope you enjoy this look at "some nice things we've missed"... Cherry Red's Grapefruit imprint has recently released a pair of 3-CD box sets touching on two very different aspects of the sixties British music scene. One of the fathers of the British blues boom, Alexis Korner (1928-1984) has been celebrated on Every Day I
On The Frontier: Esoteric Announces Renaissance "Ashes Are Burning," Byrds' Self-Titled Reissues, 1968 Box Set, and More
February promises to be a packed month for music fans, as Esoteric brings listeners a new, expanded reissue of Renaissance's 1973 classic, Ashes Are Burning, as well as a reissue of The Byrds, the reunion album by the legendary folk-rock group. Also on the way are reissues of Tear Gas's self-titled album, an expanded edition of Greenslade's Time and Tide, and a new 3-CD set called Revolution: Underground Sounds of 1968. Meanwhile, Esoteric's Reactive imprint will issue a 4-CD set
Holding Court: King Crimson Announces 50th Anniversary Plans with New Single, Box Sets, Tour, and More!
Rock royalty King Crimson celebrate their golden jubilee this year and yesterday, January 13 - exactly 50 years since their first rehearsals - the band announced a wealth of new projects and plans to celebrate the momentous feat. Along with an upcoming documentary and ongoing download series, fans can expect a new tour, vinyl reissues, box sets, and live releases from the vault. We'll have full details for each release as they're announced, but to whet your appetite, here's a look at what the
"Harmony in My Head: UK Power Pop and New Wave, 1977-81" Collects Costello, Squeeze, Nick Lowe, Searchers, More
In recent years, Cherry Red Records has made waves with their box set celebrations of music eras gone by. From late-'70s Scottish independent releases and '60s Baroque pop, to '80s shoegaze and even the avant-garde sound explorations of Edgard Varese and Karlheinz Stockhausen, the label has a reputation for their meticulous deep-dives into music subcultures. In November, Cherry Red put the spotlight on the late-'70s U.K. pop-rock scene with Harmony In My Head: UK Power Pop & New Wave,
Can You Hear Me, Major Tom? Rare Bowie Demos Prepped For 7" Vinyl Box
Parlophone has announced a new release of David Bowie rarities on what would have been the singer's 72nd birthday, to additionally mark the milestone of 50 years since the release of breakthrough single "Space Oddity." Spying Through a Keyhole: Demos and Unreleased Songs will feature nine rare recordings, including versions of familiar songs ("Space Oddity," "London Bye Ta Ta," "In The Heat Of The Morning") as well as the heretofore-unknown "Love All Around," a lyric of which gives the set
Harmony In My Head: UK Power Pop & New Wave, 1977-81
This 3-CD set is a musical exploration of the development of British New Wave. While in the U.S. "new wave" was a lose term applied to pretty much any pop that came out in the late '70s and early '80s, U.K. purveyors used the term to refer to their deliberate reaction to, if not rejection of, the punk musical aesthetic. It eventually mutated into the Mod Revival--members of which drew greatly from the melody-driven pop of the '60s--and later to another unique British psychedelic strand in the
Movement (Definitive Edition)
New Order's debut album is being celebrated with a deluxe box set due in April. Entitled Movement (Definitive Edition), the box set will include the original LP with its iconic, Peter Saville-designed sleeve, as well as a CD in a vinyl replica sleeve. Also included are a bonus CD of previously unreleased demos, recording sessions, and alternate mixes, as well as a DVD of live concerts and TV appearances, and a hardbound book--all housed in a loft-off lid box.
Got a Special Interest: Utopia Singles Collection and Reissue of Zappa's "200 Motels" On the Way From Pledge Music
In recent years, many artists have teamed up with Pledge Music to bring their music direct to consumers. From small, independent do-it-yourself productions, to massive reissue campaigns by major artists (Cat Stevens' Back To Earth, for example), it's become one of many emerging avenues for artists who want to get their projects out there. Now, two projects by two heroes of "weird" rock have been announced - one a compilation of singles tracks from Todd Rundgren's Utopia, and the other a
The Year In Review - The 2018 Gold Bonus Disc Awards, From A to Z
Happy 2019 and welcome to The Second Disc's 9th Annual Gold Bonus Disc Awards! It's time once again to recognize this year's cream of the crop - those exemplary reissues and box sets big and small that proved to be truly outstanding products for physical media lovers worldwide. There was no shortage of great reissue titles in 2018; in fact, we covered over 700 releases in all! And after much deliberation, we're excited to unveil our favorites. This isn't your run-of-the-mill Top 10,
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