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The Singles Collection

October 22, 2019 By

Beatles singles cover

The limited edition release of The Singles Collection includes The Beatles' original A- and B-sides on 22 vinyl singles, plus a newly created 23rd disk featuring "Free As a Bird" and "Real Love," both single A-sides released to promote the multi-volume Anthology project in 1995 and 1996. The draw for collectors here is the packaging: each single features meticulously recreated cover and label artwork from different countries on all six inhabited continents on Earth.  All tracks have been newly

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Formats: Box Sets, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop

Among The Believers: Steven Van Zandt Preps Vinyl/CD Box Set with Classic Albums, Unreleased Tracks

October 21, 2019 By The Second Disc 1 Comment

Little Steven RockNRoll Rebel packshot

In the 1980s, after a successful run as a key member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band as well as a key architect of the rock-and-soul-infused "Jersey Shore sound," Steven Van Zandt struck out on his own. A new box set from UMe will showcase his solo evolution. The singer/songwriter/producer/guitarist's RockNRoll Rebel - The Early Work will collect five of Little Steven's solo works on colored vinyl - Men Without Women (1982), Voice Of America (1984), Freedom - No Compromise (1987),

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Jazz, R&B/Soul, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Peter Gabriel, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Steven Van Zandt, U2

I Think It's Love: Rhino Releases Special Demo of Prince's "I Feel For You" on Digital and Limited Edition 7"

October 18, 2019 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

Prince IFeelForYou

This morning, Rhino and The Prince Estate announced a surprise release of "I Feel For You," a two-track single that honors the 40th anniversary of Prince's second, self-titled album. The new single includes a previously unreleased acoustic demo version of the legendary song, later covered by The Pointer Sisters, La Toya Jackson and most famously Chaka Khan (whose 1984 version won two Grammy Awards). As Prince's vault archivist Michael Howe says in a statement, "You hear his incredible talent

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Categories: News Formats: Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Pop, R&B/Soul Tags: Chaka Khan, Prince

Mercy! Expanded Edition of Roy Orbison's "Black and White Night" Arriving on Vinyl TODAY!

October 18, 2019 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

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By the middle of the '80s, Roy Orbison was primed for a comeback.  In 1986, his epic ballad "In Dreams" was placed prominently in David Lynch's film Blue Velvet, which sparked renewed interest in the velvet-voiced crooner and rocker.  The following year, The "Big O" staged the ultimate comeback concert with a remarkable lineup of guests including Tom Waits, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, J.D. Souther, k.d. lang, and Jennifer Warnes.  The star-studded group had

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Categories: News Formats: Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop Tags: Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, J.D. Souther, Jackson Browne, Jennifer Warnes, k.d. lang, Roy Orbison, Tom Waits

Release Round-Up: Week of October 18

October 18, 2019 By The Second Disc 2 Comments

The Bakersfield Sound

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Jethro Tull, Stormwatch: 40th Anniversary Edition (Chrysalis) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Jethro Tull continues its long-running box set series with a new 4CD/2DVD expansion of 1979's Stormwatch, the final Tull album to feature the "classic" line-up of Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, John Glascock, John Evan, David (now Dee) Palmer, and Barriemore Barlow.  The new edition features: The original album and associated recordings

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Cast Recordings, Classic Rock, Country, Holiday, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul Tags: a-ha, Buck Owens, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Fastball, Idina Menzel, Jason Danieley, Jethro Tull, Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, Julie Andrews, Marin Mazzie, Marvin Gaye, Merle Haggard, Roger C. Reale and Rue Morgue, Roy Orbison, Stephen Bishop, Stone Temple Pilots, The Carter Family, The Muffs

Something Completely Different: "Monty Python Sings (again)" Receives Expanded 2-LP Reissue

October 17, 2019 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

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On October 5, 1969, Monty Python's Flying Circus appeared on TV for the first time, and their unique brand of sketch- and music-based comedy has since become an indelible part of our culture. To celebrate their 50th anniversary, the surviving members of Monty Python will launch re-releases of their films and their landmark television series. They've also begun to revisit their classic albums with recently released reissues of Monty Python's Previous Record, Live At Drury Lane, The Album Of The

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Categories: News Formats: Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Cast Recordings, Comedy, Soundtracks Tags: Monty Python

Edge of the World: Run Out Groove Announces Sam Phillips' "Fan Dance" as Next Release, Voting Open for Next Month's Title

October 16, 2019 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Sam Phillips Fan Dance

Run Out Groove has recently announced its latest limited-edition title. The winner of the last fan vote is singer-songwriter Sam Phillips' Fan Dance, her ninth studio album and first for Nonesuch Records. For its first worldwide release on vinyl, Fan Dance has been freshly remastered. It will be issued on 180-gram vinyl in a deluxe tip-on jacket with a booklet, and the lacquers will be cut at Sam Phillips Recording Studio (the other, Sun Records Sam Phillips, that is). It will be pressed and

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Categories: News Formats: Vinyl Genre: Pop Tags: Sam Phillips

The Soft Parade: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

October 16, 2019 By

The Doors The Soft Parade 50th

3CD/1LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 1CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada The Soft Parade is turning 50 with a new box set limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies, including the original studio album - and the non-LP B-side of "Wishful Sinful," "Who Scared You" on CD - as newly remastered by the band's longtime collaborator, Bruce Botnick on CD and 180-gram vinyl plus new liner notes by rock journalist David Fricke. 15 rarities including 13 previously

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

What's My Name

October 16, 2019 By

Ringo Whats My Name

What's his name?  Ringo, of course!  The Beatle is back with a new LP featuring some very special guests: Steve Lukather, Joe Walsh, Edgar Winter, Dave Stewart, and Paul McCartney!  Macca joins in on a cover of John Lennon's "Grow Old with Me."  Promising a lot of peace and love, What's My Name will be available on CD, LP, and digital platforms.

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

Review: Lee Hazlewood, "400 Miles from L.A.: 1955-56"

October 16, 2019 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Lee Hazlewood 400 Miles from LA

400 Miles from L.A.: Phoenix, Arizona was the birthplace of Lee Hazlewood's professional career. The future writer of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" was well-acquainted with the Greyhound bus between Phoenix and Los Angeles, making frequent trips in the hopes of selling his songs. Though he was a successful DJ in Phoenix, Hazlewood wanted more, and songwriting seemed to be his means of attaining it. Lee wrote his first songs, it's believed, in 1953; the following year, his first songs

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Categories: Reviews Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Pop Tags: Lee Hazlewood

In Space: Expanded Edition

October 16, 2019 By

BigStar InSpace

Omnivore has an expanded reissue of legendary cult band Big Star's 2005 album In Space. The well-received 12-song set from Alex Chilton, Jody Stephens, Jon Auer, and Ken Stringfellow included ten new originals and two covers.  It was recorded in the fabled Ardent Studios, where Big Star began, and released on Rykodisc.  (A limited vinyl run was issued on DBK Works.)  Now, the album will return to vinyl on translucent blue wax and will be expanded on CD to the tune of six bonus tracks. Among them

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Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Pop

Three Chords and the Truth

October 16, 2019 By

Van Morrison Three Chords and the Truth

The prolific Van Morrison returns with his sixth album in four years.  Three Chords and the Truth is filled with original Morrison compositions including one co-written with Oscar-winning lyricist Don Black.  Guitarist Jay Berliner and Righteous Brother Bill Medley both appear on the album.  Available on CD, LP, and digital platforms.

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Jazz, Pop, R&B/Soul

From Them To You: The Beatles To Release New Vinyl Singles Box

October 16, 2019 By The Second Disc 3 Comments

Beatles Singles packshot

It turns out the remixed, expanded Abbey Road isn't the only piece of The Beatles' catalogue getting reissued for the holidays. The group just announced the release of a box set gathering the band's singles on vinyl, to be released November 22. The Singles Collection includes original singles and B-sides on 22 pieces of vinyl, plus a newly created 23rd single featuring "Free As a Bird" and "Real Love," both single A-sides released to promote the multi-volume Anthology project in 1995 and

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Beatles

We've Known Each Other For So Long: Rick Astley Preps Hits Collection

October 15, 2019 By The Second Disc Leave a Comment

Rick Astley Best of Me

With all the surprise of a Rickroll, British singer Rick Astley went from pop star to Internet meme to solid entertainer over the past three decades. This fall, he's got a new compilation celebrating that evolution. The Best Of Me, to be released October 25, collects his biggest international hit singles and beloved cuts throughout his career, including tracks from 50 (2016) and Beautiful Life (2018), which marked a return to original music after 15 years. 50 debuted atop the U.K. albums

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Pop Tags: Rick Astley

Review: James Taylor, "The Warner Bros. Albums 1970-1976"

October 15, 2019 By Joe Marchese 4 Comments

James Taylor The Warner Bros. Albums

Over six years at Warner Bros. Records, James Taylor laid the groundwork for a career that is now in its sixth decade. The Massachusetts native's records were key exponents of the early Laurel Canyon sound, not to mention the entire confessional "singer-songwriter" movement that today is synonymous with the 1970s. The six albums he released at Warner Bros. were collected over the summer in one essential CD or vinyl LP box set, The Warner Bros. Albums 1970-1976, that's perfect for the impending

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Categories: Reviews Formats: Box Sets, CD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop Tags: James Taylor

What's The 411? Mary J. Blige's Early Years Anthologized On 'HERstory'

October 15, 2019 By The Second Disc Leave a Comment

HERstory box

Long established as one of the premiere female hip-hop/R&B artists of her generation, Mary J. Blige is telling her story - the one that earned her the title of Queen of Hip-Hop Soul - through HERstory, Vol. 1, a new multi-format compilation coming this December. Born in The Bronx and raised in both Savannah, Georgia and the projects of Yonkers, New York, Mary J. Blige's three-decade-plus career has been supported by music that balances street sounds with feminine soul and the pen of a

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Pop, R&B/Soul, Rap/Hip-Hop Tags: Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Mary J. Blige, P. Diddy, The Notorious B.I.G.

Review: Frank Sinatra, "My Way: 50th Anniversary Edition" and "Sings Alan and Marilyn Bergman"

October 14, 2019 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Frank Sinatra My Way

The album was entitled My Way for the song by Paul Anka, Claude Francois, Gilles Thibault, and Jacques Revaux, but truth to tell, the moniker would have been fitting even without that famous anthem. For the ten songs on Frank Sinatra's 1969 Reprise LP were indisputably sung as only one man could: swing - his way, pop - his way, rhythm and blues - his way. Capitol Records, Frank Sinatra Enterprises, and UMe have reissued My Way in a 50th anniversary expanded edition celebrating both the song and

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Categories: Reviews Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Popular Standards/Vocal Tags: Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Frank Sinatra

The Shape Returns: Last Year's 'Halloween' Score To Be Expanded

October 14, 2019 By The Second Disc Leave a Comment

Halloween 2018 expanded

Michael Myers is coming home again, thanks to an expanded edition of the soundtrack to last year's Halloween sequel. John Carpenter helped kickstart the slasher genre with this low-budget classic he co-wrote and directed in 1978. Jamie Lee Curtis (daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, making her film debut) starred as Laurie Strode, a babysitter in Haddonfield, Illinois who is targeted by Myers ("The Shape"), a masked killer who murdered his sister 15 years before. Donald Pleasance

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Soundtracks Tags: John Carpenter

Story To Story, Building To Building: INXS Remix 'Live Baby Live' For New Theatrical Reissue

October 14, 2019 By The Second Disc Leave a Comment

INXS Live Baby Live LP

When producer Giles Martin signed on as INXS' executive music director in 2018 - not long after a 30th anniversary edition of Kick was issued - it was not immediately clear what that entailed. The latest fruits of the partnership have just been unveiled - but, frustratingly, don't mean as much for the Australian band's American fans. Next month, INXS will release a completely restored version of Live Baby Live, their 1991 concert film captured on their Summer XS date at London's Wembley

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Pop, Rock Tags: INXS

Peaches En Regalia: Frank Zappa's "Hot Rats" Turns 50, Gets Expanded to Six CDs

October 14, 2019 By Joe Marchese 1 Comment

Hot Rats Sessions

If an upcoming box set is any indication, Zappa Records is on fire - as Frank Zappa's 1969 solo album Hot Rats is about to get a lot hotter. On December 20, the label, in association with UMe, will issue The Hot Rats Sessions, a 6CD box set exploring that seminal album from every angle. The mostly-instrumental LP came on the heels of the breakup of the original Mothers of Invention, making it clear that Zappa was a force with which to be reckoned as a composer. Described by the artist as "a

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Jazz Tags: Frank Zappa

Record Store Day Black Friday 2019's Best Of The Rest

October 11, 2019 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

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The major labels aren't the only ones who'll be part of Record Store Day Black Friday this year. A number of impressive indies (and other major labels with notable catalog friendly material) have announced exciting additions to the RSDBF slate. What's more, we've got coverage of some exciting new music from artists as diverse as Paul McCartney, Tank and the Bangas, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, and Norah Jones! First up... Chuck Berry, Chuck Berry In London (Elemental) By 1965, the British

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Categories: News Formats: Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Everything Else, Holiday, Pop, R&B/Soul, Rock, Soundtracks Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Cheap Trick, Chuck Berry, Daryl Hall and John Oates, Devo, Hank Williams, Huey Lewis and The News, Ian and Sylvia, John Williams, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Nick Lowe, Norah Jones, Patsy Cline, Paul McCartney, Paul Williams, Pretenders, Richard Thompson, Squeeze, Steppenwolf, Tank and the Bangas, The Kinks, Thomas Dolby, Todd Rundgren

Would You Like To Do a Number: Live Sets Dominate Legacy's Record Store Day Black Friday Slate

October 11, 2019 By The Second Disc Leave a Comment

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And the hits just keep on comin'!  Legacy Recordings has announced its extensive slate for Record Store Day's Black Friday event on November 29, and it's a doozy, with rock, jazz, country, R&B, and more!  The label has brought out many of its heaviest hitters, including Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, and Miles Davis for an impressive array of vinyl releases. You'll find Legacy's full list below, with descriptions for each title provided by the label!  Look for these at finer

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Categories: News Formats: Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Everything Else, Jazz, Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock Tags: Arcade Fire, Cheap Trick, Elvis Presley, J. Cole, Jeff Buckley, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Satriani, Kings Of Leon, Miles Davis, Pearl Jam, Record Store Day, Willie Nelson

Release Round-Up: Week of October 11

October 11, 2019 By The Second Disc 1 Comment

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Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Steve Miller Band, Welcome to the Vault (Sailor/Capitol/UMe) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Welcome To The Vault is the first-ever Steve Miller Band rarities collection.  The 3CD/DVD box set features 52 songs that span Miller's career, including 38 previously unreleased recordings and 5 never-before-heard songs.  With demos, rehearsal takes, newly unearthed compositions, classic concert recordings, and more, Miller has dived into

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Categories: News Formats: Blu-Ray, Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, DVD, Vinyl Genre: Cast Recordings, Classic Rock, Holiday, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, Rock Tags: Booker T. and the MG's, Chicago, David Bowie, Frank Sinatra, Freddie Mercury, The Steve Miller Band

More Black Friday Treats Coming From Omnivore, Real Gone Music

October 10, 2019 By Sam Stone 1 Comment

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It's that time of year -- the temperatures are falling, the leaves about to change color. And that can only mean one thing: Record Store Day Black Friday announcements! You've seen Rhino, Universal and Craft's line-ups; now, take a look at what Omnivore Recordings and Real Gone Music have each unveiled for this year's celebrations. Let's take a look! Alex Chilton, My Rival (Omnivore) Omnivore Recordings invites listeners into an "alternate universe" with their 10" EP of previously unissued

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Categories: News Formats: Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Everything Else, Pop, Rock, Soundtracks Tags: Alex Chilton, Big Star, Judas Priest, Los Lobos, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Peter Holsapple, Tony Joe White

Word On A Wing: David Bowie's "VH1 Storytellers" Debuts on Vinyl

October 10, 2019 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

DavidBowie VH1Storytellers

Twenty years ago, David Bowie appeared on the stripped-down TV series VH1 Storytellers to play a career-spanning set and tell the tales behind his songs.  As DavidBowie.com reported, the musician delved deep into his back catalog "to perform tracks such as 'Can't Help Thinking About Me' for the first time in 33 years, Aladdin Sane's 'Drive-In Saturday' which he had not performed since 1974 and 'Word On A Wing' which received its first outing in 23 years." The broadcast gained legendary status

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