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Sweet Memories: Elvis’ ‘The Best Of The ’68 Comeback Special’ Offers Highlights From Iconic Show Plus New Tribute

January 8, 2019 By Joe Marchese 9 Comments

The celebration for Elvis Presley's '68 "comeback special" is continuing into the new year.  Legacy Recordings and RCA have announced a new single-CD collection to coincide with an upcoming NBC-TV tribute to the original December 1968 broadcast. The Best of the '68 Comeback Special, coming on February 15, features highlights from the recent '68 Comeback Special box set with performances culled from both of the "stand-up" and "sit-down" shows recorded in June, 1968 for the special. 

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, DVD Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: Elvis Presley

Can You Hear Me, Major Tom? Rare Bowie Demos Prepped For 7″ Vinyl Box

January 8, 2019 By The Second Disc 3 Comments

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

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: David Bowie

You Get What You Deserve: Omnivore To Release 1974 Big Star Concert on “Live On WLIR” CD/LPs

January 7, 2019 By Sam Stone 15 Comments

Few bands from the 1970s have seen as much resurgence in popularity as Big Star.  Anchored by Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens, the Memphis-based power-pop group didn't make much of a commercial splash during their original years together, but their cult following has grown over the years.  That's thanks in no small part to a series of fine reissues by Omnivore Recordings.  In January, Omnivore will release Live On WLIR, a new, remastered version of Big Star's legendary 1974 radio broadcast. The

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock Tags: Alex Chilton, Big Star, Jody Stephens

Got a Special Interest: Utopia Singles Collection and Reissue of Zappa’s “200 Motels” On the Way From Pledge Music

January 4, 2019 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

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

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, DVD Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock, Soundtracks Tags: Frank Zappa, Todd Rundgren, Utopia

Don’t Step On My Groove: Expanded Reissues of Bananarama’s “Drama” and “Viva” Arriving in January

January 4, 2019 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

There were few "girl groups" as prolific and successful during the MTV era as Bananarama.  The London-formed pop group had a long string of Top 10 U.K. and U.S. singles during the '80s, including "It Ain't What You Do...," "Really Saying Something," "Shy Boy," and covers of Steam's "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" and The Shocking Blue's  "Venus."  Their popularity on the charts and on the dance floor continues, with the group tallying up an impressive 28 Top 50 U.K. singles from 1982 to 2009. 

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Pop Tags: Bananarama

Another Day In Paradise: Phil Collins Live Albums To Be Reissued in February

January 3, 2019 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

It's been a busy few years for Phil Collins.  Most recently, he wrapped up the U.S. leg of the successful Not Dead Yet Live! Tour.  He released the recent compilation, Plays Well With Others, which saw him dipping into his archives to find his session appearances and collaborations.  He also released The Singles and oversaw the remastering of his studio work with the "Take A Look At Me Now" reissue series.  Now, the campaign continues with the February 1 release of two remastered live albums

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Jazz, Pop Tags: George Duke, Phil Collins

The Year In Review – The 2018 Gold Bonus Disc Awards, From A to Z

January 2, 2019 By The Second Disc 1 Comment

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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Categories: Features Formats: Blu-Ray, Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, DVD, SACD, Vinyl Genre: Cast Recordings, Classic Rock, Classical/Opera, Country, Folk, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Rock, Soundtracks Tags: Gold Bonus Disc Awards

Merry Discmas and Happy New Year!

December 24, 2018 By The Second Disc 7 Comments

The stockings are hung, the tree is trimmed and we're getting ready for a long winter's nap! The Second Disc team will be relaxing until January 2, 2019 - when we're back, we'll be a few weeks away from our ninth anniversary, if you can believe it - not to mention the ultra-cool release of Johnny Mathis' I Love My Lady on standalone CD! On behalf of everyone at TSD HQ, we want to thank you for making our site a destination for fun, upbeat reissue reportage as well as impassioned archival

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Categories: Features Formats: Box Sets, CD, Vinyl Genre: Everything Else

Sunny Day: Warner Licenses Sesame Street Catalog for Digital, Streaming, and Future Physical Reissues

December 21, 2018 By Sam Stone 6 Comments

Warner Music Group and Sesame Workshop have recently announced a joint effort that marks the relaunch of Sesame Street Records, the label that released over 60 classic originalSesame Street albums from 1970 to 1984.  To celebrate 50 years since the program first aired, the extensive Sesame Street music catalog, including original titles and newer collections from Golden Music, Koch and Sony Wonder, has finally joined the streaming age.  As of this writing, a whopping 119 titles--many previously

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Cast Recordings, Everything Else, Soundtracks Tags: B.B. King, Carpenters, Celine Dion, Dinah Shore, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Gloria Estefan, Johny Cash, José Feliciano, Kenny Loggins, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Little Richard, Malo, Patti Labelle, Paul Simon, Pete Seeger, Ray Charles, Robin Gibb, Sesame Street, The Pointer Sisters

Quiet Nights: Cherry Red Reissues Doris Day’s “Latin for Lovers” In Expanded Mono/Stereo Edition

December 21, 2018 By Joe Marchese 2 Comments

Doris Day and the music of Latin America: what a beautiful combination.  In November 1964, the singing superstar entered Columbia Records' Hollywood studios to record what would become her final long-player for the label.  (Doris Day's Sentimental Journey was released later, but recorded earlier.)  Latin for Lovers represents Day at her finest, featuring her warm, sensual, lovely interpretations of some of the era's greatest songs.  Cherry Red's SFE Entertainment imprint has recently revisited

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Popular Standards/Vocal Tags: Doris Day

Release Round-Up: Weeks of December 21 & 28 and January 4

December 21, 2018 By The Second Disc Leave a Comment

Happy Holidays!  While gifts are flowing to friends and loved ones, there's not much new coming to stores!  Here are a few highlights to keep you sated over the next three weeks! John Mellencamp, Other People's Stuff [LP] (Republic) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Other People's Stuff is a new collection of covers that shows Mellencamp applying his knack for storytelling to ten staples from the American music canon. The material is culled mostly from his own albums,

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Cast Recordings, Classic Rock, Pop, R&B/Soul, Rock Tags: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Diana Ross, John Mellencamp, Marvin Gaye, Mike + the Mechanics, The Classics IV

Real Gone Prepares ‘Love Actually’ White Vinyl Reissue, Grateful Dead ‘Road Trips Vol. 3, No, 4’ 3-CD Set for January

December 20, 2018 By Sam Stone 1 Comment

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

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Disco/Dance, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Rock, Soundtracks Tags: Billy Mack, Dido, Joni Mitchell, Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5, Norah Jones, Otis Redding, Sugababes, The Beach Boys, The Calling, The Grateful Dead, The Pointer Sisters, Wyclef Jean

Things That Come Back Again: Cat Stevens “Back To Earth” Box Set and Vinyl Reissues Announced

December 20, 2018 By Sam Stone 3 Comments

"Cat Stevens super deluxe edition box set" -- those are words that for years have been relegated to the "in my wildest dreams" wish list of super fans worldwide.  But now, to the surprise of Cat enthusiasts everywhere, those words can soon be placed on your shopping list, as Yusuf (formerly Cat Stevens), Cat-O-Log/BMG, and Pledge Music have announced an extensive reissue of his 1978 album Back To Earth. The title will be re-issued in an array of formats and bundles.  Standard 1-CD and black

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Categories: News Formats: Blu-Ray, Box Sets, CD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Folk Tags: Cat Stevens

Deep in the Dark: Other Half Entertainment Reissues “Branigan 2” From Laura Branigan on CD

December 19, 2018 By Joe Marchese 9 Comments

The wait is over: Other Half Entertainment, the late Laura Branigan's production company, has recently reissued her 1983 sophomore album Branigan 2 on CD in a new edition expanded with one additional track, the 12-inch mix of the leadoff single "Solitaire." German producer Jack White returned from debut album Branigan to once again helm the LP, and was this time joined by the up-and-coming Robbie Buchanan as associate producer and arranger in place of Greg Mathieson.  Keyboardist Buchanan put

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Categories: News, Reviews Formats: CD Genre: Pop Tags: Laura Branigan

Presley, Darin, Orbison, Sinatra, Beach Boys Featured On Ace’s New “State of the Union”

December 19, 2018 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Elvis and Dino took on hypocrisy.  Dion lamented the senseless deaths of Abraham, Martin, and John.  Johnny "Poetry in Motion" Tillotson cast a spotlight on the poor treatment of veterans returned home from war.  Bing Crosby wondered "What Do We Do with the World" and Paul Anka observed that "This crazy world has come undone."  Such are the moments captured on Ace's thoroughly captivating new collection Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs Present State of the Union: The American Dream in Crisis

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Categories: News, Reviews Formats: CD Genre: Pop, R&B/Soul Tags: Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, The Everly Brothers, Various Artists

Short Takes: Stage and Screen Spotlight on Kritzerland and Stage Door Records

December 18, 2018 By Joe Marchese 2 Comments

Welcome to today's Short Takes focusing on recent releases from the worlds of stage and screen! First up, the Kritzerland label has announced another three additions to its reissue library of Ben Bagley's Revisited series.  Bagley's original Revisited releases brought together all-star casts to explore the lesser-known side of famous songwriters' catalogues, and these three titles are no exception.  Frank Loesser Revisited shines a spotlight on a composer-lyricist who has been in the news

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Cast Recordings, Soundtracks Tags: Albert Glasser, Alfred Newman, Ella Logan, Frank Loesser, Jan Clayton, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Rodgers and Hart

He Fought the Law: Now Sounds Celebrates The Bobby Fuller Four on “Magic Touch”

December 18, 2018 By Joe Marchese 3 Comments

Bobby Fuller has long been known for two things: recording the immortal "I Fought the Law," and being found dead in his car under mysterious circumstances.  Finally, thanks to Cherry Red's Now Sounds imprint, Fuller can be appreciated for his musical gifts.  Now Sounds has recently compiled Magic Touch: The Complete Mustang Singles Collection (WCRNOW57), a comprehensive and beautiful celebration of Fuller's too-short life and musical career with The Bobby Fuller Four (featuring Jim Reese on

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Categories: News, Reviews Formats: CD Genre: Pop Tags: The Bobby Fuller Four

Holiday Gift Guide Spotlight: Lulu, “Decade 1967-1976”

December 17, 2018 By Joe Marchese 2 Comments

Lulu (real name: Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie) burst onto the scene in 1964 with her earthy, throaty rendition of The Isley Brothers' "Shout!"  The fifteen-year old parlayed that memorable U.K. top ten hit into an international career that remains vibrant and active to this very day.  Lulu remained on Decca Records, the home of "Shout!," for a two-year stint, departing the label in late 1966 to sign with producer Mickie Most EMI's Columbia Records arm (not to be confused with the

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Categories: Holiday Gift Guide, Reviews Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Pop Tags: Lulu

Just One Look: Linda Ronstadt Releases First Concert Album, “Live in Hollywood”

December 14, 2018 By Joe Marchese 43 Comments

Despite having recorded over two dozen acclaimed studio albums on labels including Capitol, Asylum, Elektra, and Verve, Linda Ronstadt never got around to releasing a live album.  Happily, Rhino Records is rectifying that with the February 1 release on CD, LP, and digital platforms of Live in Hollywood from the legendary songstress. Live in Hollywood was recorded on April 24, 1980 at Television Center Studios in Hollywood for an HBO special in which she was accompanied by a top-tier band that

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Pop, Rock Tags: Linda Ronstadt

Release Round-Up: Week of December 14

December 14, 2018 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

Welcome to another Release Round-Up. Here's a look at what's coming out today, December 14! Bruce Springsteen, Springsteen on Broadway [2CD] (Columbia) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Springsteen on Broadway captures songs and selected stories from The Boss' acclaimed, Tony Award-winning engagement on the Great White Way. Mixed by Bob Clearmountain and mastered by Bob Ludwig, the album arrives one day before the closing show, and also just before it's broadcast in full on

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Blues, Cast Recordings, Classic Rock, Country, Disco/Dance, Folk, Funk, Pop, R&B/Soul, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock Tags: ABBA, Andra Day, Blink-182, Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Bruce Springsteen, Buck Owens, Cake, Candi Staton, Carly Simon, Chaka Khan, David Gilmour, Depeche Mode, Dionne Warwick, Dua Lipa, Fun Lovin' Criminals, James Taylor, k.d. lang, Lady Gaga, Laurie Anderson, Paul McCartney, Paula Cole, Pete Yorn, Radiohead, Social Distortion, The Chemical Brothers, The Foo Fighters, The Monkees, The Offspring, The Spinners, Toby Keith, Tom Brumley, Unicorn

Gone So Fast: Omnivore Brings Unicorn’s Lost, Gilmour-Produced Folk-Rock Gems to CD, LP, and Digital

December 13, 2018 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

The '70s folk-rock group Unicorn released three albums for EMI during the decade. The recordings were produced by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and highlighted the band's talent for laid-back folk-rock. Their smooth, Eagles-like sound, Crosby & Nash-esque harmonies, and slick, professional production value could have won them critical acclaim, but history has largely forgotten their lush original material. (Cherry Red's Esoteric imprint has recently taken a look at their core discography.)

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock Tags: David Gilmour, Unicorn

Pedal Patter: Omnivore Offers Buck Owens Classics on Tom Brumley Compilation, “Steelin’ The Show”

December 13, 2018 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

Buck Owens and His Buckaroos were among the hottest country acts of the 1960s, thanks in no small part to Tom Brumley's masterful pedal steel guitar work.  Tomorrow, December 14, Omnivore Recordings will release a new compilation, Steelin' The Show, which collects some of "Tender" Tom Brumley's best work.  The collection will be available on CD and through digital download and streaming services. As music historian Scott Bomar notes, Brumley was a true craftsman on pedal steel and dobro. "He

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming Genre: Country Tags: Buck Owens, Tom Brumley

The Right Stuff: New Kids’ Breakthrough ‘Hangin’ Tough’ Revisited In 2019 With Remixes, New Tracks

December 12, 2018 By Sam Stone 4 Comments

Originally released in 1988, Hangin' Tough was the breakthrough album by pop sensation New Kids On The Block.  With such hits as "Please Don't Go Girl," "You Got It (The Right Stuff)," "Hangin' Tough," and "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)," the album garnered critical acclaim, a Grammy nomination, and two American Music Awards (Favorite Pop/Rock Album and Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group.)  It has since sold more than 14 million copies worldwide and been certified 8x Platinum in the U.S. Now,

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Categories: News Formats: Cassette, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Pop Tags: New Kids on the Block

Holiday Gift Guide Review: R.E.M., “R.E.M. At The BBC”

December 10, 2018 By Randy Fairman 2 Comments

"We were a fun party band who somewhere along the way learnt how to write songs," Michael Stipe is quoted as saying in the notes to Craft's Recordings new boxset R.E.M. At The BBC.  Of course, R.E.M. was much more than that over the course of their nearly 30-year career, going from college underground band to alternative pioneers to global superstars.  And with Craft Recordings' new 8-CD/1-DVD box, you can trace that career as seen and heard by UK audiences over the years. The quartet of

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Categories: Holiday Gift Guide, Reviews Formats: Box Sets, CD, DVD Genre: Rock Tags: R.E.M.

Keep That Party Movin’: Legacy Announces CD Reissues, Vinyl Debuts of Three ’00s Prince Titles

December 10, 2018 By Sam Stone 1 Comment

In June, Legacy Recordings inked a historic deal with The Prince Estate that marked a new home for much of Prince's legendary music.  In August, 23 titles from Prince's catalog were released on streaming platforms, along with a new compilation called Prince Anthology: 1995-2010. Today, The Prince Estate and Legacy Recordings have announced the first in a series of Prince album re-releases on CD and vinyl. It's all part of Legacy's ongoing, definitive catalog reissue campaign. The roll-out of

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Disco/Dance, Funk, Pop, R&B/Soul, Rock Tags: Prince

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