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,
Merry Discmas and Happy New Year!
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
Sunny Day: Warner Licenses Sesame Street Catalog for Digital, Streaming, and Future Physical Reissues
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
Quiet Nights: Cherry Red Reissues Doris Day's "Latin for Lovers" In Expanded Mono/Stereo Edition
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
Release Round-Up: Weeks of December 21 & 28 and January 4
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,
Real Gone Prepares 'Love Actually' White Vinyl Reissue, Grateful Dead 'Road Trips Vol. 3, No, 4' 3-CD Set for January
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
Things That Come Back Again: Cat Stevens "Back To Earth" Box Set and Vinyl Reissues Announced
"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
Deep in the Dark: Other Half Entertainment Reissues "Branigan 2" From Laura Branigan on CD
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
Presley, Darin, Orbison, Sinatra, Beach Boys Featured On Ace's New "State of the Union"
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
Short Takes: Stage and Screen Spotlight on Kritzerland and Stage Door Records
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
He Fought the Law: Now Sounds Celebrates The Bobby Fuller Four on "Magic Touch"
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
Holiday Gift Guide Spotlight: Lulu, "Decade 1967-1976"
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
Just One Look: Linda Ronstadt Releases First Concert Album, "Live in Hollywood"
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
Release Round-Up: Week of December 14
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
Gone So Fast: Omnivore Brings Unicorn's Lost, Gilmour-Produced Folk-Rock Gems to CD, LP, and Digital
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.)
Pedal Patter: Omnivore Offers Buck Owens Classics on Tom Brumley Compilation, "Steelin' The Show"
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
The Right Stuff: New Kids' Breakthrough 'Hangin' Tough' Revisited In 2019 With Remixes, New Tracks
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,
Holiday Gift Guide Review: R.E.M., "R.E.M. At The BBC"
"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
Keep That Party Movin': Legacy Announces CD Reissues, Vinyl Debuts of Three '00s Prince Titles
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
Goin' Back: Bruce Springsteen Announces Latest Live Archive Title, "Roxy '75"
On the heels of the new Songs of the Road collection that brings together picks from Springsteen's live archive, Nugs.net has announced a new installment in their Live Archive series. Roxy '75 presents the full October 18 early show that Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band performed at the famed L.A. venue. The set captures the group in outstanding form performing a setlist that spotlights the Born To Run album along with a string of covers. Among them is a version of Carole King's
Release Round-Up: Week of December 7
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Wings, The Paul McCartney Archive Collection: Wild Life [Various Formats] (MPL/Capitol) 3CD/DVD Box: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2LP [Remastered Album + Bonus Audio]: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD [Remastered Album + Bonus Audio]: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Wild Life was the first Wings album but third overall by McCartney outside the shadow of his famous band. Paul and his wife Linda teamed up
Something to Sing About: Johnny Mathis and CHIC's "I Love My Lady" Coming to CD from Second Disc, Real Gone
Johnny Mathis was billed on his very first album as "A New Sound in Popular Song." In the decades since that 1956 debut, the vocalist has always explored new avenues in pop from Latin music to Philly soul. But the most adventurous of Mathis' 60-plus albums may be the one that got away...until now. On February 1, 2019, Second Disc Records and Real Gone Music will proudly present the first-ever standalone compact disc release of I Love My Lady, the remarkable 1981 album by two American
A Granz Old Time: Verve/UMe Honors 'The Founder' On New Box Set
On December 7, Verve/UMe will release The Founder, a 4-CD box set in honor of Norman Granz's centennial earlier this year (August 6, 1918). The collection will also be available as a digital download and on streaming services. The set includes 44 tracks, some appearing on CD for the first time ever. It presents a chronological overview of the first two decades of the jazz impresario's impressive career by way of recordings of the musicians he recorded. The booklet includes new liner notes by
Holiday Gift Guide Review: Lefty Frizzell, "An Article from Life: The Complete Recordings"
The music of William Orville "Lefty" Frizzell (1928-1975), one of the most influential honky-tonk singers of all time, has long been a cornerstone of the Bear Family catalogue. The German reissue specialists first compiled the Frizzell oeuvre in 1984 as a 14-LP box set, updating that in 1992 on 12 CDs. Now, more than 25 years later, the Bears have returned to the country-and-western troubadour's career for the most definitive chronicle ever. An Article from Life: The Complete Recordings has
My Love Is Too Much: Vanessa Daou's "Zipless" Coming to Vinyl
Time heralded it as exquisite, Slant Magazine called it one of the 100 Best Albums of the '90s, and even Alex Lifeson of Rush praised its cross-genre vibe. A touchstone of electronic music, Vanessa Daou's landmark album Zipless: Songs From the Works of Erica Jong will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary with a brand-new reissue. Set to be released this Friday, December 7, on Daou's DRKR Records, in association with KID Recordings, the campaign will mark the album's first time on
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