Today, Craft Recordings releases a pair of vinyl reissues from two of the most enduring New Orleans musicians of the modern era: James Booker's Classified and Irma Thomas' After The Rain. Both are part of Craft's ongoing celebration of Rounder Records' golden anniversary. Piano virtuoso James Booker proved himself to be one of the most unique, trail-blazing pianists to come out of New Orleans. Over the course of his career, he released a No. 3 R&B single "Gonzo," performed alongside
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson
Verve and Acoustic Sounds' series of audiophile jazz reissues features this 1959 trumpet-and-piano classic from Louis Armstrong and Oscar Peterson accompanied by Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, and Louie Bellson on standards such as "You Go to My Head," "That Old Feeling," and "Sweet Lorraine." The album has been newly remastered in an all-analog chain, pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP and housed in a tip-on jacket made at Stoughton.
Happy Together: Demon Reissues Three Turtles Collections on Vinyl
Three years after the U.K.'s Demon Records released The Turtles' The Albums Collection - a six-LP vinyl set presenting the band's complete studio album discography - the label has added three more vinyl titles to their Turtles library: the period anthologies Golden Hits (1967) and More Golden Hits (1970) plus the 2017 compilation The Turtles '66. All three reflect the changing sound of the eternal group which both epitomized AM pop and gently sent it up. Golden Hits arrived at the midpoint
That Old Feeling: UMe and Acoustic Sounds Team Up For New Audiophile Reissues From Verve's Vast Jazz Catalog
Verve Label Group and UMe have announced a new collaboration with the audiophile reissue label Acoustic Sounds that finds the team offering up what's said to be "definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded." It's set to launch this Friday, July 31, on August 28 with two classic duets albums: Stan Getz and João Gilberto's landmark Getz/Gilberto (featuring Astrud Gilberto) and the singular Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar
I'm Dreamin' A Dream: Real Gone Music Revisits Out-Of-Print Titles From Norma Tanega, Tom Tom Club, Horace Tapscott, and Charles Bukowski
Real Gone Music has announced the re-release of four albums from the label's vault which are being brought back in print on new vinyl colorways: Charles Bukowski Reads His Poetry, Norma Tanega's Walking My Cat Named Dog, Horace Tapscott Quintet's The Giant Is Awakened, and Tom Tom Club's self-titled album. All these sought-after titles will return to shops on August 21, so whether you like free jazz, profane poetry, singer-songwriters, or funky dance grooves, Real Gone has you covered once
Field of Eternity: Cherry Red, Esoteric Reissue and Expand Anthony Phillips "Living Room Concert"
Cherry Red's Esoteric Recordings imprint has had a long relationship with composer/ex-Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips including numerous reissues and last year's release of his latest album, Strings of Light. Now, Esoteric has reissued and expanded another treasured album from Phillips: his 1995 acoustic live set The "Living Room" Concert. The album was culled from Phillips' June 25, 1993 performance as part of the Living Room Concert Series on the U.S. public radio program Echoes. As
Tell Me All The Things You Do: Rhino Boxes Fleetwood Mac's Early Reprise Years
1975's Fleetwood Mac introduced a new sound for the band founded by Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green, and Jeremy Spencer. The addition of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks to the lineup saw a marked shift towards mainstream pop-rock and earned the group its first No. 1 album. But the Mac had been reinventing itself virtually from the start. Now, its early years are being revisited on a pair of new releases from Rhino due September 4. Fleetwood Mac 1969 to 1974 is a long-anticipated,
Christmas in July: Real Gone Highlights Special Sale with New CD Reissue of "Seasons Greetings" by The Fantastic Strings of Felix Slatkin
As a heat wave grips a large portion of the U.S. and the news seems to be lacking in upbeat stories, Real Gone is looking to Christmas to brighten some spirits. The label has started a "Christmas in July" sale, and its centerpiece is a new-to-CD reissue of 1961's Seasons Greetings by The Fantastic Strings of Felix Slatkin. Slatkin, born right before Christmas on December 22, 1915, studied the violin at an early age and joined the St. Louis Symphony at 17. He eventually moved to Los Angeles
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Lose Your Mind and Play: Legacy Recordings Details Upcoming RSD Drop Releases From Pink Floyd, Judas Priest, Miles Davis, and More
As the world begins to slowly open up again, one thing that vinyl aficionados can look forward to is Record Store Day's RSD Drops. As we've previously reported, the organization opted to cancel their big day in April, and instead the titles will be released over three "drops" on August 29, September 26, and October 24. Legacy Recordings has announced their full, updated list of RSD Drops contributions from Cheap Trick, Tyler The Creator, Pink Floyd, Miles Davis, Toto, Manic Street Preachers,
Break the Silence: Run Out Groove Announces Killswitch Engage as Next Release; Zevon, Kravitz, Louis XIV Up for Vote
Run Out Groove has announced its next, fan-voted vinyl release direct from the vaults of Warner Music. The winner is metalcore band Killswitch Engage's 2006 As Daylight Dies. The Massachusetts band's fourth studio album, it will be available on vinyl for the very first time in the U.S. as a 2-LP set with bonus tracks also making their vinyl debut and artwork from bassist Mike D'Antonio. It's available for pre-orders only until August 26 at which point the album will be pressed and limited to
Cherry Red, SoulMusic Release 'Anything You Want,' Three-Disc David Sanborn Salute
Whether you've heard his albums or not, chances are you've heard the music of David Sanborn. The alto saxophone great has played on classic records by Steely Dan, Paul Simon, Elton John, Billy Joel, James Taylor, David Bowie, and dozens of others. Now, Cherry Red's SoulMusic Records imprint has delivered a comprehensive survey of Sanborn's 20+ years for the Warner family of labels. Anything You Want: The Warner-Reprise-Elektra Years 1975-1996 draws on 17 of his albums as a leader and showcases
His Classic Duets
Marvin Gaye's 1969 compilation Marvin Gaye and His Girls gets a 2020 makeover on vinyl, complete with a new title, new artwork, and a revised track listing. This iteration adds Diana Ross to the illustrious roster of duet partners already consisting of Kim Weston, Mary Wells, and Tammi Terrell. His Classic Duets has 14 tracks including new additions such as "You're a Special Part of Me" with Ross, "California Soul" with Terrell, and "The Onion Song" with Terrell.
Pick Up The Pieces: Edsel Releases Multi-Disc Average White Band Anthology
In selecting a name, the Average White Band certainly was modest. Over a career spanning nearly 50 years, the Scottish band recorded thirteen studio albums and seven live sets; charted nine hits in the U.K. and U.S. and a further 15 songs on the U.S. R&B survey; scored a million-seller with "Pick Up the Pieces;" and had so many songs sampled that the group was ranked the fifteenth most sampled artist in history as of around a decade ago. The AWB is still active today under the auspices of
Awakening: Real Gone Music Announces Reissues of Rare and Sought-After Titles from Black Jazz Records
Today, Real Gone Music announced the reissue of a batch of extremely hard-to-find albums from the legendary Black Jazz Records catalogue, due for release on August 28 on CD and LP. The legendary Black Jazz Records was founded in 1969 in Oakland, California by pianist Gene Russell and percussionist Dick Schory and released its first records in summer of 1971. From then on, it became a home for many emerging African-American jazz performers across a range of styles, including free jazz,
¡A mí me gusta así! Craft Latino Reissues Pete Rodriguez's Classic Boogaloo Album "I Like It Like That"
"¡Soy el Rey del Boogaloo!" So proclaims The King of the Boogaloo, Pete Rodriguez on the song of the same name. It's a highlight among highlights from the pianist and bandleader's iconic album, I Like It Like That (A mi me gusta así). Originally released on Alegre Records in 1967 - and now seeing its first-ever vinyl reissue on Craft Latino on July 31 - I Like It Like That is an irresistible collection of prime Boogaloo: Afro-Caribbean grooves on grooves that brim with excitement, urgency,
Star Star: The Rolling Stones Announce Reissues of "Goats Head Soup," Including Deluxe Box With Surround Sound Mixes
Though it sometimes gets lost in the shuffle among the more critically lauded Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main Street, The Rolling Stones' 11th album, Goats Head Soup is worthy of reappraisal - and that time has finally come, as The Rolling Stones and UMe have announced a set of reissues slated for September 4 featuring new mixes, demos, alternate versions, and live material across a number of configurations. Released in August 1973, Goats Head Soup was recorded across the world, with
A Second Disc Interview: TJ Lubinsky Shares Details on New "Rock, Pop, and Doo Wop" DVD Set
"Be My Baby." "Can't Take My Eyes off You." "Stand by Me." "You Don't Own Me." Songs such as these not only defined the era in which they were first written and performed, but continue to resonate today. They're just four of the classic songs included on an upcoming 7-DVD set from Treasury Collection that serves as a definitive concert anthology of classic American R&B music. Rock, Pop, and Doo Wop has been curated by executive producer and director TJ Lubinsky from his acclaimed onstage
Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers [Picture Disc]
The classic 1984 compilation from Bob Marley and The Wailers returns to picture disc vinyl, with a previously unseen photo on the flipside.
Life in the Fast Lane: Eagles' "Live from The Forum" Airs This Sunday, Comes to CD, LP, DVD, BD
When Glenn Frey passed away in 2016, many wondered about the future of the Eagles. Happily, the band persevered and celebrated Frey's legacy with the addition of his son Deacon to the lineup as well as country superstar Vince Gill. This Sunday, ESPN will give fans a taste of the "new" Eagles with the broadcast of Live from The Forum MMXVIII. The special is culled from three performances at Inglewood, California's Forum on September 12, 14, and 15, 2018 during the band's North American tour.
Oops!...I Did It Again [Picture Disc]
Britney Spears' 2000 sophomore album Oops!...I Did It Again celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year. To mark the occasion, Jive Records and Legacy Recordings have planned three new editions. A commemorative vinyl picture disc will be available at all retail outlets, while Urban Outfitters will carry two exclusive releases: a limited edition clear vinyl release with purple and gold swirl; and a limited edition cassette with purple shell and gold ink. All three hit stores on August 14.
High Time: Grateful Dead Release Over Two and a Half Hours of "Workingman's Dead" Sessions In Advance of CD, LP Reissues
One week from Friday - July 10 - Rhino will team with Grateful Dead to release the latest titles in the band's rolling 50th anniversary celebration. 1970's Americana classic Workingman's Dead arrives that day as a 3-CD set featuring the remastered original album and a previously unreleased concert; and also as a limited edition picture disc vinyl LP with just the remastered album. Today, in anticipation of that reissue, the Dead has announced a digital streaming exclusive sure to whet the
This is Heavy: Mondo Reissues 'Back To The Future' Album With Unused Art
On July 3, 1985, mass audiences got to take a trip Back To The Future thanks to the year's top-grossing film. For its 35th anniversary, the film and music fans at Mondo are bringing the film's classic soundtrack back to vinyl with a cool twist: an unused piece of front cover artwork courtesy of the series' beloved poster artist. Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale's time-travel fantasy found Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), an average California teen in 1985, accidentally transported 30 years into the
Oops! Legacy Recordings Reissues Britney Spears' "Oops!...I Did It Again," Releases Remixes and Rarities EP for 20th Anniversary
Britney Spears' 2000 sophomore album Oops!...I Did It Again celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this month. To mark the occasion, Jive Records and Legacy Recordings have planned three new editions for later this year. A commemorative vinyl picture disc will be available at all retail outlets, while Urban Outfitters will carry two exclusive releases: a limited edition clear vinyl release with purple and gold swirl; and a limited edition cassette with purple shell and gold ink. All three hit
With Every Beat of My Heart: Cherry Pop Reissues, Expands Laura Branigan's "Self Control"
Laura Branigan became an overnight sensation with the release of 1982's "Gloria." Her throbbing adaptation of Umberto Tozzi's Italian hit not only reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 (held from the top spot by Lionel Richie's "Truly") but spent 36 weeks on the chart, establishing a new record for a solo female artist. A dance party anthem for a post-disco age, "Gloria" helped propel the singer's debut album, Branigan, to top 40 status and a Gold sales certification. It set the stage for
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