Back in 2013, Ace Records launched its first collection of Motown Girls, spotlighting previously unreleased tracks from the legendary ladies of Motown Records. A second installment arrived in 2015, and now, we're finally the recipient of a third volume in the series. The 24-song anthology Baby I've Got It! More Motown Girls boasts 16 previously unreleased tracks, with the remaining eight drawn from the Motown Unreleased compilations (all of which have been digital-only except for the one
Sound Chaser: Steven Wilson's Yes Mixes Debut on Vinyl
As part of Yes' 50th anniversary celebration, Rhino is readying a new five-album box bringing Steven Wilson's recent, acclaimed remixes of the band's storied catalogue to vinyl. Due on June 29, Yes: The Steven Wilson Remixes features Wilson's remixed versions of: The Yes Album (1971), Fragile (1971), Close To The Edge (1972), the double album Tales From Topographic Oceans (1973), and Relayer (1974). Each remixed album is a vinyl debut, having previously appeared only in deluxe CD/Blu-ray or
Road Trips Vol. 4 No. 2: April Fools '88
Real Gone has reissued another installment of Grateful Dead's Road Trips. This concert was recorded at Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, N.J. There are not many Dead shows which have been released from 1988. This show, held less than a year after the Dead's hit album In the Dark from 1987, includes some unusual covers and the little-performed "To Lay Me Down." The 3-CD set includes the full show from April 1, 1988 and over half the show from the previous night. It has been mastered by
Cowboy
Real Gone's second Cowboy reissue of the month has the CD debut of the band's self-titled 1977 LP. Scott Boyer and Tommy Talton joined with a new producer, engineer Sam Whiteside, for a more pop/country-rock-oriented album called, simply, Cowboy. The duo brought in new musicians including Arch Pearson on bass, Chip Condon on keyboards, and Chip Miller on drums. It would prove to be the Cowboy's final album as Boyer and Talton broke up soon after its release, and Capricorn Records itself
Boyer & Talton [Expanded Edition]
Real Gone has the CD premiere of the third album from the band Cowboy - named Boyer & Talton as Scott Boyer and Tommy Talton were the only two band members remaining! The duo, with producer Johnny Sandlin, gathered a new group of musicians to join them including Bill Stewart on drums, future Charlie Daniels Band bassist Charlie Hayward, Allman Brothers Band members Chuck Leavell and Jaimoe on keyboards and percussion, respectively, and saxophonists Randall Bramblett and David Brown. These
Coming Back To Your Hometown: Bruce Springsteen Releases 1996 Freehold Concert Featuring the Premiere of a Rare Song
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
Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story [Original Soundtrack]
The soundtrack album to the documentary Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story is a retrospective of the guitarist's career and influence, including key Bowie tracks ("Moonage Daydream," "Cracked Actor, Time") as well as recordings by Elton John ("Madman Across the Water"), Ian Hunter ("Once Bitten, Twice Shy"), Michael Chapman ("Soulful Lady"), Def Leppard's Joe Elliott (the previously unreleased "This Is For You"), and Ronson himself plus a previously unissued tribute from fellow Bowie
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars [Original Soundtrack]
No single compilation can successfully capture the entirety of Eric Clapton's remarkable career, though many from various labels have tried. Life in 12 Bars, the soundtrack to an upcoming documentary about the guitar hero, takes a different approach, featuring 32 tracks on two CDs, including songs from artists who inspired Clapton as well as tracks on which the guitarist appeared as a sideman: for The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Delaney and Bonnie and Friends, and George Harrison. Solo tracks
The Warmth Of The Sun: Capitol Announces "The Beach Boys with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra"
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
Soundtrack Watch: La-La Land Debuts 'Alien 3,' Breaks Out 'Superman IV'
Over the past couple of days, La-La Land Records has released a pair of 2-CD soundtrack limited edition sets for two entries in sci-fi/superhero franchises which began in the 1970s: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace and Alien 3. Released in 1987, Superman IV marked the final time Christopher Reeve would step into the Man of Steel's iconic red and blue costume. Directed by Sidney J. Furie (Lady Sings the Blues, Iron Eagle), the film centered around Superman's efforts to curtail the nuclear
Living Proof: New Springsteen Vinyl Box Details Life After E Street (UPDATED With CD Details 5/8)
UPDATE (5/8/18): CDJapan is now taking orders for a CD version of the box. Fans have certainly been vocal in their desire for such a release, but we cannot yet confirm that the box will be released in any other market. ORIGINAL POST (3/29/18): Bruce Springsteen is riding high. Following a remarkable tour in which he performed some of the longest concerts of his career (4+ intermission-less hours!), The Boss released a rapturously received autobiography, appropriately entitled Born to Run.
You've Got A Friend: Expanded Edition
Johnny Mathis teamed with superstar producer Richard Perry for this original LP which is making its U.S. standalone CD premiere! Blending the Perry sessions with recordings produced by Mathis himself, You've Got a Friend offers a spectacular array of then-recent hits rendered as only Johnny could. Fusing pop and soul, Mathis and Perry tackled favorites from James Taylor ("Long Ago and Far Away"), The Beatles ("We Can Work It Out"), The Jackson 5 ("Never Can Say Goodbye"), and Gordon Lightfoot
Review: 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
Hold On, She's Coming: Hot Shot Reissues Precious Wilson's Soulful Solo Debut
Cherry Red's Hot Shot Records imprint recently delivered another musical Eruption - this time courtesy of the solo debut of that group's volcanic onetime lead singer, Precious Wilson. On the Race Track has been expanded with three bonus tracks for this edition. Founded in the United Kingdom in 1969 by members of African and Caribbean descent, the group (originally named Silent Eruption) had a major breakthrough in 1975 at the U.K. RCA Soul Search Contest. Eruption won the competition and
Welcome (Back) to the Jungle: Guns N' Roses Announce Major 'Appetite For Destruction' Reissue
Last night at precisely the stroke of midnight, Guns N' Roses made an announcement sure to whet fans' Appetite. The belated 30th anniversary celebration of 1987's Appetite for Destruction will arrive in a variety of formats from UMe on June 29 ranging from a $999.00 (!) Locked N' Loaded Edition to a straight single-disc remastered CD. The classic line-up of Guns N' Roses solidified in June, 1985 in Los Angeles. The group consisted of Axl Rose (vocals), Slash (lead guitar), Duff McKagan
Release Round-Up: Week of May 4
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
BREAKING! Second Disc Records, Real Gone Music Continue Johnny Mathis Series with Two New Titles
Johnny Mathis kicked off the 1970s with a series of albums that found the Voice of Romance reinventing the day's chart hits in inimitably lush fashion. Real Gone Music and Second Disc Records are continuing the journey through the legendary singer's 1970s catalogue with two remastered Expanded Editions due on June 8! First up is an expanded two-for-one compact disc release of the classic studio albums Close to You and Love Story. Johnny teamed with longtime producer Jack Gold and top
Your Most Valuable Possessions: Edsel Plans Ben Folds' 'Brick' Box
Edsel has just announced a 13-CD box set looking at the career of alternative music star (and one of our favorite artists here at Second Disc HQ) Ben Folds, both as a solo artist and as a member of Ben Folds Five. Brick: The Songs of Ben Folds 1996-2012, due June 22, contains nearly all of Folds' core studio albums together with a live album and some other odds and ends. It traces his career from the first Ben Five Folds record through his solo recordings to the Five's reunion album in
For What It's Worth: Rhino Announces Buffalo Springfield's Remastered "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
Tres, Tres Bien: Esoteric Reissues, Expands "Black Flower" From U.K.'s Nirvana
Before Kurt Cobain was even a glint in his parents' eyes, Patrick Campbell-Lyons and Alex Spyropoulos formed a band called Nirvana. The first band signed to Island Records, Nirvana released the concept album The Story of Simon Simopath in 1967, introducing their psychedelic sound incorporating rock, pop, jazz, and classical influences. All of Us, and the top 40 hit single "Rainbow Chaser," arrived in 1968, but the band's third album wouldn't arrive until 1970. That's the story being told by
Omnivore Round-Up: Label Preps Rarities from Vince Guaraldi, Gene Clark, Rose Garden, More
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.
Not Fading Away: Real Gone Reissuing Allman-Related Cowboy, Live Grateful Dead, and "Predator" in June
We've told you about some of Real Gone's June releases earlier and now we've got the news of more items on the slate for that month including CD reissues from Cowboy, the Grateful Dead and a vinyl reissue of the Predator soundtrack, all due June 1. Back in 2014, Real Gone reissued the first two albums by the band Cowboy: 1970's Reach For The Sky and 1971's 5'll Getcha Ten. Now, they are completing the group's Capricorn output by releasing their final two album for the label: 1974's Boyer
The Studio Albums Vinyl Collection 1971-2016
This massive, limited edition vinyl box set collects the legendary band's 15 studio albums from Sticky Fingers (1971) to Blue and Lonesome (2016) on 20 meticulously-recreated LPs with original art elements, inserts, and more. Each album, pressed on 180-gram vinyl, has been remastered and cut at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios from vinyl-specific tape transfers. In addition, each album will include a download card for HD digital files. The box itself boasts a numbered certificate.
Release Round-Up: Week of April 27
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
A Bigger Bang: The Rolling Stones Collect Fifteen Studio Albums On New Box Set
Start them up! On June 15, The Rolling Stones will release a massive, limited edition vinyl box set collecting the legendary band's 15 studio albums from Sticky Fingers (1971) to Blue and Lonesome (2016) on 20 meticulously-recreated LPs. The box coincides with the Stones' No Filter tour, kicking off this May in Dublin, Ireland. The release from Universal Music will take the form of a "highly bespoke, lenticular mounted" limited edition box. Each album, pressed on 180-gram vinyl, has been
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