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Chicago II: Live on Soundstage

May 26, 2018 By

Chicago II Live on Soundstage

CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada CD/DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada  Chicago II: Live on Soundstage captures the band's November 2017 performances at the Grainger Studio in their hometown, performing the classic 1970 album Chicago II.  The concert will be released on a single CD and a CD/DVD set with video of the program and 5.1 audio.  The music will also be available digitally and via streaming services.  Chicago II: Live on Soundstage features original members

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, DVD Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock

Magic Voodoo Moon: Numero Group Collects Ultra-Rare Exotica On New Box Set

May 24, 2018 By Joe Marchese 2 Comments

Technicolor Paradise

Tomorrow, May 25, Numero Group is conjuring up a world of tikis, palm trees, and colorful drinks - in other words, a Technicolor Paradise.  After years of successfully excavating the rarest soul, jazz, R&B, New Age, and more, the label has turned its attention to the realm of exotica.  The genre's blend of lounge, jazz, pop and all sounds beyond inspired a number of artists who didn't receive the same attention as, say, Martin Denny, Yma Sumac, Arthur Lyman, and Esquivel.  An alternate

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Everything Else, Jazz, Pop Tags: Various Artists

Spare Parts: Rarities Abound On Nine Springsteen Digital EPs

May 18, 2018 By Randy Fairman 4 Comments

Bruce Springsteen Lonesome Day

To coincide with today's release of Bruce Springsteen's second Album Collection, Sony/Legacy and Columbia Records are releasing nine rare Springsteen EPs on digital platforms.  These are part of Legacy's ongoing vault series which sees digital release of rare music from artists in a wide variety of eras and genres. The EPs are mostly international releases and span the years from 1987-2012.  Two were originally released in Japan.  The first, Live Collection, rounds up four concert

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Categories: News Formats: Digital Download, Digital Streaming Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: Bruce Springsteen

Release Round-Up: Week of May 18

May 18, 2018 By Joe Marchese 1 Comment

Springsteen Album Collection 2 Cover

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Bruce Springsteen, The Album Collection Vol. 2, 1987-1996 (Columbia/Legacy)  (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Bruce Springsteen boxes up the second set of his albums in chronological order, remastered by Bob Ludwig and Toby Scott using the Plangent Process.  The collection is only available on vinyl, although a limited edition CD version is being released in Japan only.  The CD version is now available for pre-order at Amazon U.S. /

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Rock Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Harris, John Wesley Harding, Otis Redding, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Simon and Garfunkel, Stephen Bishop, Steve Miller Band, Supertramp, Various Artists

Waiting For the Gift of Sound: Parlophone to Release Three David Bowie Reissues including CD Debut of Rare 1978 Concert and Two Vinyl Exclusives

May 16, 2018 By Randy Fairman Leave a Comment

David Bowie Welcome to the Blackout

  Parlophone is continuing its series of David Bowie reissues.  The label has just announced a trio of projects due June 29: the CD and digital debut of Welcome To The Blackout (Live London '78), previously only available on vinyl for this year's Record Store Day, and a pair of vinyl exclusives for brick-and-mortar record shops.  All three titles come from the period covered in last year's Bowie box A New Career in a New Town: 1977-1982, which saw Bowie release two acclaimed albums,

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

Now More Than Ever: Rhino Releases "Chicago II: Live on Soundstage" and "Collector's Edition" Box Set

May 15, 2018 By Joe Marchese 1 Comment

Chicago II Steven Wilson Remix

For the first time in a career that's spanned six decades, Chicago is on the road playing a full album from start to finish.  The album is Chicago II, the 1970 classic that may be the most beloved in the band's impressive catalogue.  This summer, Rhino will be marking the occasion with a pair of multi-format releases.  Chicago II: Live on Soundstage captures the band's November 2017 performances at the Grainger Studio in Chicago's hometown.  It will be available on June 29 as a single CD and a

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, DVD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: Chicago

Respectable: The Rolling Stones Continue Vault Series with "No Security: San Jose 1999"

May 14, 2018 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Rolling Stones No Security 1999

The Rolling Stones are continuing their long-running, multi-format From the Vault series with a new title to be released by Eagle Rock Entertainment on July 13.  From the Vault: No Security - San Jose 1999 preserves a concert from the No Security tour, which extended from the band's Bridges to Babylon outing.  This title will be released on DVD, 2CD/SD (Standard Definition) Blu-ray, 2CD/DVD, 3 LP, and digital audio and video platforms.  Whew!  (The 1998 concert album entitled No Security

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Categories: News Formats: Blu-Ray, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, DVD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Rock Tags: The Rolling Stones

Coming Back To Your Hometown: Bruce Springsteen Releases 1996 Freehold Concert Featuring the Premiere of a Rare Song

May 11, 2018 By Randy Fairman 1 Comment

Bruce Springsteen St Rose of Lima

As Bruce Springsteen continues his acclaimed run on Broadway (for which he will receive a special Tony Award) and releases his second Album Collection on vinyl next week (with a CD edition only available in Japan), he is also continuing his archival concert series.  His latest entry is another show that ties into the spirit of his Broadway outing, his benefit performance at The St. Rose of Lima Gymnasium in his hometown of Freehold, New Jersey on November 8, 1996. This concert came in the

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download Genre: Rock Tags: Bruce Springsteen

Release Round-Up: Week of May 11

May 11, 2018 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Glenn Frey Very Best Of

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Glenn Frey, Above the Clouds: The Collection (UMe) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) The 3-CD/1-DVD Above the Clouds: The Collection celebrates the musical legacy of Eagles' Glenn Frey, presenting key tracks from Frey as a solo artist on 2 CDs as well as the long-awaited, official CD premiere of Longbranch/Pennywhistle as newly remixed by J.D. Souther and Elliot Scheiner, and a live concert DVD, Strange Weather/Live in Dublin,

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, DVD, Vinyl Genre: Cast Recordings, Classic Rock, Classical/Opera, Folk, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, Rock Tags: Andy Williams, Buck Owens, Eagles, Glenn Frey, Jerry Garcia, Leonard Bernstein, Ry Cooder

The Beach Boys with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

May 10, 2018 By

Beach Boys with Royal Philharmonic

The Beach Boys with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, to be available in CD, 2-LP, and digital formats, melds The Beach Boys' original vocal (and some instrumental) tracks with newly-written and -recorded symphonic orchestrations recorded in March at Studio 2 of Abbey Road Studios.  The regular 2-LP vinyl version will be released on August 17, with a limited-edition opaque orange version also being made available through the uDiscoverMusic store.  Its 17 tracks include "Good Vibrations," "Fun,

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Pop

The Warmth Of The Sun: Capitol Announces "The Beach Boys with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra"

May 10, 2018 By Joe Marchese 15 Comments

Beach Boys with Royal Philharmonic

Following in the footsteps of such artists as Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin and Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys have teamed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a new album due on June 8 from Capitol/UMe.  The Beach Boys with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, to be available in CD, 2-LP, and digital formats, melds The Beach Boys' original vocal (and some instrumental) tracks with newly-written and -recorded symphonic orchestrations recorded in March at Studio 2 of Abbey Road Studios.  The

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Pop Tags: The Beach Boys

Over The Years...

May 9, 2018 By

Graham Nash Over the Years

Graham Nash has curated a 2-CD, 30-track overview of his remarkable 50+-year career, with Disc One featuring hits and favorites from CSN, CSNY, Crosby-Nash and his solo years; and Disc Two comprising 15 demos (all but three of which are previously unreleased).  A 15-song "highlights" version will arrive on 2 LPs on August 31.

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Red Cab to Manhattan: Expanded Edition

May 7, 2018 By

Stephen Bishop Red Cab to Manhattan

Singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop's 1980 album Red Cab to Manhattan receives a remastered and expanded edition from the new Blixa Sounds label.  Featuring guests like Art Garfunkel, Eric Clapton, Phoebe Snow, and Phil Collins, Red Cab was a quirky, personal statement from the "On and On" soft rock hero.  It gains six bonus tracks here, including an outtake, the single version of "Send a Little Love My Way (Like Always)," and four voice-and-guitar demos.  Bill Inglot and Dave Schultz have

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming Genre: Pop

Review: Frank Sinatra, "Standing Room Only"

May 7, 2018 By Joe Marchese 7 Comments

Frank Sinatra Standing Room Only

Throughout his lifetime, Frank Sinatra grew accustomed to his concerts being Standing Room Only.  Now, that's the title of a sensational new box set from UMe and Frank Sinatra Enterprises.  This 3-CD book-style release under the Signature Sinatra banner follows the 2016 box World on a String as well as earlier celebrations of the artist's live performances in New York, Vegas, and London.  Standing Room Only brings together three complete concerts, two of which have never been previously released

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Release Round-Up: Week of May 4

May 4, 2018 By The Second Disc 1 Comment

Star Wars A New Hope OST

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Frank Sinatra, Standing Room Only (Capitol/UMe) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) This new 3-CD, book-style box set from Capitol/UMe features three spectacular live concerts from three decades of Frank Sinatra's storied career, including the January 28. 1966 second show with The Count Basie Orchestra and conductor Quincy Jones at The Sands in Las Vegas, making its CD debut; and two previously unreleased shows: October 7, 1974 at

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Blues, Country, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Rock Tags: Barry McGuire, Frank Sinatra, Hoyt Axton, Jan Berry, Liz Phair, Rita Coolidge, Roy Buchanan, The Human League, The Temptations, Tom Verlaine

Feed Your Dreams: Rhino To Release Graham Nash Anthology in June Featuring Hits, A Dozen Unreleased Demos

May 3, 2018 By Randy Fairman 3 Comments

Graham Nash Over the Years

In conjunction with a U.K. and European tour Graham Nash is launching in July (and the 50th  anniversary of the formation of Crosby, Stills and Nash), Rhino has just announced a new anthology for the legendary artist in a variety of formats.  On June 29, the 2-CD, 30 track Over The Years... will be available, as well as a downloadable and streaming version.  Following two months later on August 31 will be a 15-track double-LP version of the compilation.  The anthology has been put together by

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: Crosby Stills and Nash, David Crosby, Graham Nash

What's That Sound? The Complete Albums Collection

May 3, 2018 By

Buffalo Springfield Complete Albums Collection

Rhino brings together Buffalo Springfield's three studio albums (Buffalo Springfield, Buffalo Springfield Again, and Last Time Around) on a new 5-CD or 5-LP box set featuring the mono and stereo mixes of the first two albums.  Everything has been newly remastered under the supervision of Neil Young and his Archives team.

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Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop

For What It's Worth: Rhino Announces Buffalo Springfield's Remastered "Complete Albums Collection"

May 2, 2018 By Joe Marchese 13 Comments

Buffalo Springfield Complete Albums Collection

Stop, children, what's that sound?  On June 29, Rhino will revisit the catalogue of Buffalo Springfield in a new 5-CD or 5-LP box set.  What's That Sound? The Complete Albums Collection includes the band's three albums as originally issued between 1966 and 1968 - Buffalo Springfield, Buffalo Springfield Again, and Last Time Around - as newly remastered from the original analog tapes under the supervision of Neil Young.  This set is being released in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop Tags: Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young, Richie Furay, Stephen Stills

Omnivore Round-Up: Label Preps Rarities from Vince Guaraldi, Gene Clark, Rose Garden, More

May 1, 2018 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Gene Clark Sings for You

Omnivore Recordings has been living up to its name with a little bit of everything - and the next few months promise to continue in that tradition with high-profile titles from artists including Vince Guaraldi, Gene Clark, The Rose Garden, Dennis Coffey, and Malo! Good grief!  Jazz great Vince Guaraldi is best known for his immortal scores for Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts animated television specials and first feature film, but the multi-faceted pianist and composer was a man of many talents. 

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Jazz, Pop, R&B/Soul Tags: Dennis Coffey, Gene Clark, Malo, The Rose Garden, Vince Guaraldi

Anthem of the Sun: 50th Anniversary Edition

April 30, 2018 By

Grateful Dead Anthem of the Sun

2CD Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Link TBD Picture Disc (1971 Mix Only): Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Link TBD Anthem of the Sun: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes two versions of Grateful Dead's original album, both of which have been newly remastered: first, the original 1968 mix, and second, the 1971 remix. Both mixes of the albums were remastered by Grammy-winning engineer David Glasser from the original analog master tapes. The second disc

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Release Round-Up: Week of April 27

April 27, 2018 By Joe Marchese 3 Comments

Neil Young Roxy Live

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Neil Young, Roxy: Tonight's the Night Live (Reprise) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) As everybody knows, Neil Young beats to his own drummer...so this release actually arrived this past Tuesday!  Roxy: Tonight's the Night Live captures Young's September 1973 performance opening Lou Adler's Roxy club, with The Santa Monica Flyers (Nils Lofgren, Ben Keith, and the Crazy Horse rhythm section) supporting him.  Nine of the songs which

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, DVD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Folk, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul Tags: Chris Squire, Neil Young, Robbie Dupree, Steve Wynn, Tom Rush, Van Morrison, Willie Nelson, Wishbone Ash

Release Round-Up: Week of April 20

April 20, 2018 By The Second Disc Leave a Comment

Who Live at Fillmore East 1968

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! The Who, Live at the Fillmore East 1968 (UMe) 2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 3LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada The Who's April 6, 1968 concert from New York's Fillmore East gets its first-ever official release just in time for its 50th anniversary.  For the occasion, it's been restored and fully remixed from the original four-track tapes by longtime Who engineer Bob Pridden, who was responsible for the mix heard

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: Blu-Ray, Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Cast Recordings, Classic Rock, Disco/Dance, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Reggae, Rock, Soundtracks Tags: Barry White, Cheech and Chong, Donna Summer, Gladiators, Neil Young, Pat Suzuki, Pete Townshend, Shaggy, Sting, The Feelies, The Flaming Lips, The Who, Todd Rundgren, Utopia, Yung Wu

Nothing Compares 2 Prince: Original Version of "Nothing Compares 2 U" Emerges from the Vault

April 19, 2018 By Joe Marchese 5 Comments

Prince Nothing Compares 2 U

Two days before the second anniversary of Prince's unexpected passing, his estate has teamed with Warner Bros. Records to release a tantalizing treat from his legendary vaults. Today, Warner Music Group released the Purple One's original, never-before-released version of "Nothing Compares 2 U," written and first released by his side project The Family in 1985 but best-known in Sinead O'Connor's chart-topping 1990 rendition.  This is the first previously unreleased music to escape the Prince

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Let 'Em In: Four McCartney Classics Return to CD and Vinyl in May

April 18, 2018 By Joe Marchese 13 Comments

Wings Greatest

While anticipation is high for the next box set release in the Paul McCartney Archive Collection, the superstar artist is taking advantage of his new affiliation with Capitol/UMe to restore another four catalogue titles to print in new editions.  May 18 will see the reissue on single CD and black and colored vinyl of 2013's NEW (Macca's last solo album to date), 2005's Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, 1978's Wings Greatest compilation, and 1977's RAM-inspired Thrillington.  All of the vinyl

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: Paul McCartney, Wings

Safe in the Arms of Time

April 17, 2018 By

Rita Coolidge Safe in the Arms of Time

Rita Coolidge returns with her 18th studio album and first since the publication of her memoir Delta Lady.  The record is intended as a return to the artist's musical roots, and features guitarist Dave Grissom, bassist Bob Glaub, keyboardist John "J.T." Thomas, and drummer Brian MacLeod.  Ross Hogarth produced at Sunset Sound.  The album includes a duet with Keb' Mo', and songs by Rita, Graham Nash, and Chris Stapleton, among others.  Available on CD, LP, and digital platforms.

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