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Greatest Hits (Quadraphonic SACD)

September 9, 2015 By

Sly Greatest Hits SACD

Audio Fidelity brings the original quadraphonic (4.0 surround) version of Sly and the Family Stone's Greatest Hits to SACD, featuring numerous variations from the songs' familiar stereo versions.  The album will play in stereo on the standard CD layer (playable on all CD players) on this hybrid SACD.

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Formats: SACD Genre: R&B/Soul

Thrak [CD/DVD Edition]

September 9, 2015 By

King Crimson Thrak

1995's Thrak arrives as the tenth release in the King Crimson 40th Anniversary series.  The first full album to feature the 'Double Trio' incarnation of the group, Thrak will feature a new "21st century stereo reimagining" of the album by Jakko Jakszyk and Robert Fripp, while the DVD-Audio disc has high-resolution 5.1 Surround Sound and stereo mixes by Jakszyk and Fripp, alongside a high-resolution presentation of the original album stereo mix.   Like all release in this series, the CD and DVD

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Formats: CD, DVD-Audio Genre: Rock

I'm a Believer: The Monkees' TV Series Comes to Blu-ray

September 9, 2015 By Joe Marchese 3 Comments

Monkees 50

Monkees 50 is upon us!  Yes, that's right, 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Micky, Davy, Peter and Mike joining together as The Monkees - and you can bet that the good people at Rhino Records aren't about to let the year pass without a return of Monkeemania!  Yesterday, on the 50th anniversary of the first announcement of The Monkees' casting call, Rhino announced the first project of the golden celebration: a limited edition, website-exclusive Blu-ray set dedicated to all things Monkees! 

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Categories: News Formats: Blu-Ray, Box Sets Genre: Pop Tags: The Monkees

I Love Being Here With You: Peggy Lee's "Live in London" Box Set Coming In December

September 8, 2015 By Joe Marchese 5 Comments

Peggy Lee Live in London

A pair of rare albums by the legendary Miss Peggy Lee are getting the deluxe, expanded treatment this fall from Universal Music.  Peggy Lee: Live in London is the title of the new 4-CD box set due on December 4 containing the soulful songstress' 1977 studio album Peggy; the concert album Live in London recorded at the famous Palladium on March 13, 1977; an entire disc of previously unreleased material including studio outtakes, rehearsal takes and the March 20 Palladium show; and a DVD of the

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, DVD Genre: Popular Standards/Vocal Tags: Peggy Lee

Release Round-Up: Week of September 4

September 4, 2015 By Joe Marchese 2 Comments

Doors Full Circle and Other Voices

The fall is almost upon us - which means some of the most exciting release weeks of the year are just around the corner!  We hope you've checked out Ted's farewell to the sounds of summer, because we're kicking off September right here with a new release from Second Disc Records - as well as goodies from The Doors, Eydie Gorme, Micky Dolenz, Peter Frampton, Pugwash, and many more!  To our U.S. readers, we wish you a safe and happy Labor Day weekend filled with great new (and old)

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Rock, Soundtracks Tags: Al Kooper, Dean Martin, Eydie Gorme, Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Paul Simon, Peter Frampton, Pugwash, Spooner Oldham, The Doors, The Monkees, Wilson Pickett

I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times): Ted's Big Summer '15 Wrap-Up!

September 4, 2015 By Ted Frank 1 Comment

The Muffs

The summer's winding down and so Ted Frank, our resident maven of all things eclectic, is looking back on his favorites from the past few months, from reissues to future classics of all genres!   We hope you make some new discoveries as you enjoy the Labor Day weekend! As the boys of summer's mettle is currently being put to the test, here are some favorite releases - new and old - from the past couple of summer months that have staying power and could perfectly score those few remaining

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Cast Recordings, Pop, R&B/Soul, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock, Soundtracks Tags: Ann Peebles, Elyse Weinberg, The Beastie Boys, The Muffs, Wilco

Carl Wilson

September 3, 2015 By

Carl Wilson Carl Wilson

At long last, Carl Wilson's 1981 solo debut (featuring the exquisite "Heaven") arrives on U.S. CD.  Iconoclassic's reissue features new remastering from Vic Anesini and new liner notes by Carl's longtime friend, collaborator and onetime brother-in-law Billy Hinsche.  This title is currently listed for Tuesday, September 29 release.

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Formats: CD Genre: Pop

The Complete Hit Singles

September 3, 2015 By

Buckinghams Complete Hit Singles

Varese rounds up fifteen single sides from Chicago's own Buckinghams on this new anthology, including all-time sixties pop classics "Kind of a Drag," "Don't You Care," "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," "Hey Baby" and "Susan."

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Formats: CD Genre: Pop

Hollywood Vampires

September 3, 2015 By

Hollywood Vampires

Alice Cooper and a host of his famous friends - among them Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, Dave Grohl, Slash, Zak Starkey, Joe Walsh, Sir Paul McCartney and the late Sir Christopher Lee - pay tribute to friends and fallen comrades with Hollywood Vampires celebrating the rock scene, seventies Hollywood-style.  Songs include Harry Nilsson's "One/Jump Into the Fire," The Who's "My Generation," T Rex's "Jeepster," Macca's Badfinger hit "Come and Get It," John Lennon's "Cold Turkey," Spirit's "I Got a Line

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Rock

Strangers Again

September 3, 2015 By

Judy Collins Strangers Again

Judy Collins returns for a new set of ballads performed as duets with artists including Willie Nelson, Michael McDonald, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, Glen Hansard and Don McLean! 1. Strangers Again feat. Ari Hest 2. Miracle River feat. Michael McDonald 3. Belfast To Boston feat. Marc Cohn 4. When I Go feat. Willie Nelson 5. Make Our Garden Grow feat. Jeff Bridges 6. Feels Like Home feat. Jackson Browne 7. From Grace feat. Thomas Dybdahl 8. Hallelujah feat. Bhi Bhiman 9. Someday Soon

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Formats: CD, Digital Download Genre: Folk, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal

Cass County

September 3, 2015 By

Don Henley Cass County

Don Henley returns with his fifth studio album - and first in 15 years.  Cass County was produced by Henley and Stan Lynch, who also co- wrote 11 of the songs on the album, and primarily recorded in Nashville and Texas.  Guests include Martina McBride, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Miranda Lambert, Vince Gill, Mick Jagger and Alison Krauss.  Cass County will be available as a 12- song standard CD and digital album, as well as a 16-track deluxe version, which will be available on CD, digitally,

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

Crosseyed Heart

September 3, 2015 By

Keith Richards Crosseyed Heart

One-half of The Glimmer Twins returns with his first solo album in 23 years.  Keith Richards fuses blues, soul, reggae and rock on Crosseyed Heart, which features guest appearances by artists including Norah Jones, Ivan Neville and the late Bobby Keys!

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Rock

Archive Collection: Pipes of Peace

September 3, 2015 By

Pipes of Peace Deluxe

Paul McCartney's 1983 Pipes of Peace, featuring the smash hit duet "Say Say Say" with Michael Jackson, joins his Archive Collection in a variety of formats: 2-CD/1-DVD Deluxe Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. 2-CD Special Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. 2-LP Vinyl Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. Read more about all versions in our full feature!

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

Archive Collection: Tug of War

September 3, 2015 By

Tug of War Deluxe

The Paul McCartney Archive Collection continues with 1982's Tug of War, featuring "Ebony and Ivory" and "Here Today."  The release is available in various formats: 3-CD/1-DVD Deluxe Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. 2-CD Special Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. 2-LP Vinyl Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. Check out our full feature for information on what you'll find in each version!

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

Review: "Groove and Grind: Rare Soul '63-'73"

September 3, 2015 By Joe Marchese 3 Comments

Groove and Grind

Got a few spare hours?  You'll definitely want to put some time aside for a new box set that just might get you up and dancing... The four packed CDs comprising RockBeat Records' Groove and Grind: Rare Soul '63-'73 (ROC-CD-3255)- that's 112 songs, most of which have never previously appeared on CD - add up to one of the most exhaustive rare soul archives in the CD era, and one which you'll want to spend hours and hours exploring.  As accompanied by a 112-page book with Bill Dahl's copious,

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Categories: Reviews Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: R&B/Soul Tags: Various Artists

Astral Weeks (Expanded Edition)

September 2, 2015 By

Van Morrison Astral Weeks Remaster

Van Morrison's cosmic Warner Bros. debut, from 1968, receives its first-ever expanded edition in this remastered reissue featuring four work-in-progress bonus tracks.

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Formats: CD Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, R&B/Soul

Greasepaint Smile

September 2, 2015 By

Elyse Weinberg

Numero Group excavates a never-before-released 1969 album from singer-songwriter Elyse Weinberg.  The label describes the album's sound: "Weinberg's finger-picked acoustic is layered over distant drumming, while her gravel-pit voice evokes life, love, and mortality."  Neil Young, J.D. Souther, Nils Lofgren and Kenny Edwards all guest on this lost California-rock gem produced by Young's longtime associate David Briggs.

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

Hunting High and Low: 30th Anniversary Edition

September 2, 2015 By

a ha hunting2

The 2015 deluxe edition of a-ha's smash 1985 debut is getting revisited by Rhino, sans the DVD of six music videos which was originally included.  Disc One has the original, remastered album, while Disc Two boasts 25 demos, Disc Three has 15 singles, B-sides and extended versions, and Disc Four takes in ten previously unreleased alternate mixes.  It all adds up to another chance for those who missed out on this stellar set the first time around!

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Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Pop

Both Sides: Deluxe Edition

September 2, 2015 By

Phil Collins Both Sides 2015

Phil Collins' 1993 album Both Sides is expanded to two CDs as part of his Take a Look at Me Now reissue campaign!  Bonus tracks include B-sides, demos and live tracks, with six of the ten bonus cuts previously unreleased on CD.  The original album will also be available on vinyl.

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

Sweet Touch of Love: Raven Collects Three Albums From Allen Toussaint

September 1, 2015 By Joe Marchese 1 Comment

Allen Toussaint The Real Thing

Of all the great names in the annals of R&B history, there is only one Allen Toussaint.  A pianist, singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, and all-around renaissance man, the Louisiana native is responsible - in one capacity or another - for some of the most memorable songs and recordings in the modern pop and soul canon: "Working in the Coal Mine," "Southern Nights," "Mother-in-Law," "Lady Marmalade" and "Yes We Can Can" among them.  Though those hits for Lee Dorsey, Glen Campbell, Ernie

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: R&B/Soul Tags: Allen Toussaint

Bill Wyman Opens The Vault Doors with "The Solo Box," "Complete Willie and the Poor Boys" Sets

September 1, 2015 By Joe Marchese 2 Comments

Bill Wyman White Lightnin

Earlier this year, erstwhile Rolling Stone bassist Bill Wyman released Back to Basics, his fifth solo album and first in over two decades.  The time couldn't be better, then, to revisit Wyman's past work apart from his former bandmates.  Edsel has happily obliged with two new multi-disc collections in the Bill Wyman's Recording Archives series showcasing Wyman's own musical melange of blues, soul, pop, and rock-and-roll.  The 4-CD/1-DVD White Lightnin': The Solo Box reissues and expands Wyman's

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, DVD Genre: Classic Rock Tags: Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, The Rolling Stones

It's "Happy Lovin' Time": Ace Collects Rare Sunshine Pop and More

August 31, 2015 By Joe Marchese 3 Comments

Happy Lovin Time

Ace Records has previously mined the eclectic catalogue of producer-impresario Gary S. Paxton, most notably on Hollywood Maverick: The Gary S. Paxton Story.  That 2006 volume featured Paxton's work with artists including The Hollywood Argyles ("Alley Oop"), Paul Revere and the Raiders ("Midnight Ride") and Bobby "Boris" Pickett ("The Monster Mash").  Recently, Ace has returned to the archives of Paxton's Garpax production company with the delicious Happy Lovin' Time: Sunshine Pop from the Garpax

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Categories: Reviews Formats: CD, Digital Download Genre: Pop Tags: Curt Boettcher, Gary S. Paxton, The Four Freshmen, Various Artists

WE HAVE OUR WINNERS: NICOLETTE LARSON "LOTTA LOVE" GIVEAWAY!

August 30, 2015 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Very Best of Nicolette

CONGRATULATIONS! The following 10 entrants have won a copy of Varese Vintage's brand-new Lotta Love: The Very Best of Nicolette Larson on CD!  If you entered our contest via Facebook and your name is on the list below, please drop us a line at theseconddisc-at-gmail-dot-com or a Private Message on Facebook with your name and mailing address!  If you entered via email, you don't have to do anything - your CD will be in the mail soon! Watch this space soon for more exciting

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Categories: Giveaways! Formats: CD Genre: Pop Tags: Nicolette Larson

Review: Chicago, "The Studio Albums" and America, "The Warner Bros. Years"

August 28, 2015 By Joe Marchese 3 Comments

Chicago Box Set 2

In 1969, Chicago Transit Authority - a.k.a. Robert Lamm, Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Danny Seraphine, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow and Walter Parazaider - released its first album on Columbia Records.  46 years and a total of 36 core albums later, the band simply known as Chicago is still intact with Lamm, Loughnane, Pankow and Parazaider.  In the waning days of 1971, another band made its first appearance on records.  America - the trio of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek -

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Categories: Reviews Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: America, Chicago

Release Round-Up: Week of August 28

August 28, 2015 By Joe Marchese 1 Comment

Faces You Can Make Me Dance

Welcome to New Release Friday and this week's Release Round-Up! Faces, You Can Make Me Dance, Sing or Anything (1970-1975) (Rhino) CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. Vinyl: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. This long-awaited 5-CD box set includes Faces' First Step (1970), Long Player (1971), A Nod Is as Good as a Wink...to a Blind Horse (1971), and Ooh La La (1973), and adds never-before-released bonus tracks to each album.  The set is topped off with a bonus disc containing non-LP selections.

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: CD, Digital Download, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Disco/Dance, Pop, R&B/Soul Tags: Ashford and Simpson, Conway Twitty, Faces, Gloria Gaynor, Jimi Hendrix, Lee Hazlewood, Margo Smith, Peter Frampton, Rod Stewart, The Kitchen Cinq, Van Morrison

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