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Beautiful Life: The Singles

April 26, 2023 By

Ace of Base Beautiful Life The Singles

This 26-CD, 340-track box collects 25 expanded single releases from Ace of Base with original artwork retained, including hits, B-sides, demos, and previously unreleased remixes. A bonus disc, All That She Wants: Remixed, rounds out the set with 15 remixes of the song. The package includes a 44-page color booklet with liner notes, lyrics, and discographical annotation, and six postcards.  Out April 28 in the U.K. and the following Friday in North America.

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Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Disco/Dance, Pop

Blue Room: The 1979 VARA Sessions in Holland

April 26, 2023 By

Chet Baker Blue Room

This new 2-CD set (available on vinyl for Record Store Day) features two recordings of trumpet titan Chet Baker at the VARA Studio 2 in Hilversum, the Netherlands, recorded for the KRO Radio program Nine O'Clock Jazz. The April 10 session has Baker supported by Phil Markowitz (piano), Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (bass) and Charles Rice (drums). The November 9 session showcases sidemen Frans Elsen (piano), Victor Kaihatu (bass), and Eric Ineke (drums).

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Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Jazz

Boppin' in Baltimore: Live at the Left Bank

April 26, 2023 By

Sonny Stitt Boppin' in Baltimore

This new 2-CD set captures sax man Sonny Stitt at the Famous Ballroom in Baltimore, Maryland on November 11, 1973.  He's joined by Kenny Barron on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums for this set which features such standards as "Lover Man," "They Can't Take That Away from Me," and "Stella by Starlight."  A vinyl version was recently released for Record Store Day.

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Formats: CD Genre: Jazz

Carry On: The Deluxe Collection 1982-1992

April 25, 2023 By

Weather Girls Carry On

Hallelujah!  Carry On: The Deluxe Collection 1982-1992 is a long-overdue assessment of Martha Wash and Izora Armstead's unlikely journey toward the top of the pop charts, some fascinating music that came before it - and a triumphant second act by Wash following some truly bizarre situations that only could have happened in the music industry. This 4CD box set, compiled and produced by Adam Mattera, presents The Weather Girls' three albums for Columbia Records - Success (1983), Big Girls Don't

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Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Disco/Dance, Pop, R&B/Soul

The Complete Dirty South

April 25, 2023 By

The Complete Dirty South

2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Nearly 20 years ago, genre-bending Southern rock outfit (and launching pad for now-solo superstar Jason Isbell) Drive-By Truckers got their first shot of mainstream success with an intriguing concept album called The Dirty South. Now, the group is revisiting that release on The Complete Dirty South. It's a release that frontman Patterson Hood is deeming a "director's cut" of the original work,

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

The Weekend Stream: April 22, 2023

April 22, 2023 By Mike Duquette 2 Comments

Stream 2023

Welcome to The Weekend Stream, a relaxing weekly review of notable digital-only catalogue titles. There may be no CD or vinyl, but there's plenty of great new/old music to usher you into the weekend. Follow up your Record Store Day with a few digital versions of the latest exclusive vinyl releases, plus rare live material from Bruce Springsteen, rare studio material from Little Richard, one of Billy Joel's first bands, a new way to hear an old favorite by The Police and even more! Billy Joel,

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Categories: The Weekend Stream Formats: Digital Download, Digital Streaming Genre: Classic Rock, Disco/Dance, Jazz, Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock Tags: All Saints, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Gil Scott-Heron, Jay-Z, Little Richard, Madonna, Miles Davis, Nas, Sting, The Neighbourhood, The Police

The Second Disc's Record Store Day 2023 Shopping Guide

April 21, 2023 By The Second Disc 6 Comments

RSD 2023

Record Store Day! It's that time again where music lovers and vinyl flippers get together at their favorite physical music retailers and wait in line to snag some treasured albums - almost all of which are pressed on vinyl instead of CD (or, you know, sold on secondary marketplaces for above their retail value). It's certainly easy to be cynical about this stuff, but the crux of the idea still lives: find some music that moves you, something from an old favorite you've maybe never heard

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Categories: News Formats: Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Disco/Dance, Everything Else, Pop, Rock Tags: Billy Joel, Crispin Glover, Duran Duran, Prefab Sprout, Stewart Copeland, The Police

Marshall Crenshaw to Have a 'Field Day' with Another Expanded Reissue

April 19, 2023 By Mike Duquette 3 Comments

MarshallCrenshaw FieldDay COVER

Yep Roc Records thrilled fans of great power-pop when they expanded and reissued Marshall Crenshaw's long out-of-print 1982 debut album last year, hitting vinyl for Record Store Day and following up soon after on CD and digital. This summer, the magic continues with a similar reissue for Crenshaw's second LP Field Day. After the delirious magic of Crenshaw's first LP - including the Top 40 hit "Someday, Someway" and a host of other great tunes - even the best of predictions wouldn't have had

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: Marshall Crenshaw

The Weekend Stream: April 15, 2023

April 15, 2023 By Mike Duquette 1 Comment

Stream 2023

Welcome to The Weekend Stream, a relaxing weekly review of notable digital-only catalogue titles. There may be no CD or vinyl, but there's plenty of great new/old music to usher you into the weekend. Rarities and oddities abound: cartoon soundtracks, early works from country legends, and more! Pat Irwin, Rocko's Modern Life (Original Music from the Series) (Nickelodeon) (iTunes / Amazon) Joe Murray's colorful cartoon about a harried wallaby and his misadventures was one of Nickelodeon's

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Categories: News Formats: Digital Download, Digital Streaming Genre: Country, Disco/Dance, Electronic, Everything Else, Folk, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock, Soundtracks Tags: Alex North, Bobby Bare, Dottsy, Gym Class Heroes, How to Dress Well, Jim Nabors, Nasty Rox Inc, Ray Conniff, Starpoint

The State You're In: Expanded Album from Feelies Bassist Coming in April

April 13, 2023 By Mike Duquette 1 Comment

WC 1996 kitchen 2

As the bassist for The Feelies from 1983 to 1991 - and again for their ongoing 21st century reunions - Brenda Sauter had a front row seat to some of the best underground sounds of the New York metropolitan area during a crucial time for indie rock. This month, one of her most significant solo projects will get its due thanks to a special Record Store Day reissue and a rarities-packed digital expanded edition. Wild Carnation, the outfit Sauter fronted (alongside guitarist/organist Richard

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Categories: News Formats: Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Pop, Rock Tags: The Feelies, Wild Carnation

The Flasher: Original Soundtrack Recording

April 12, 2023 By

Pool Pah The Flasher

Second Disc Records and Real Gone Music celebrate 50 years of the best album you've never heard: Pool-Pah's The Flasher.  In 1973, the sexual revolution was on, streaking was taking college campuses by storm, and Deep Throat was edging pornography ever closer to the mainstream.  Against this backdrop, a talented New York band with the unlikely moniker of Pool-Pah teamed with up-and-coming singer-songwriter, musician, and arranger Rupert Holmes to write and record an unforgettably far-out

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Formats: Vinyl Genre: Soundtracks

Where the Devil Don't Stay: Drive-By Truckers Plan "Director's Cut" of 'The Dirty South'

April 12, 2023 By Mike Duquette Leave a Comment

The Complete Dirty South

Nearly 20 years ago, genre-bending Southern rock outfit Drive-By Truckers got their first shot of mainstream success with an intriguing concept album called The Dirty South. Now, the group is revisiting that release on The Complete Dirty South. It's a release that frontman Patterson Hood is deeming a "director's cut" of the original work, featuring an expanded, altered track list and a few songs that are remixed, featuring new vocals or both. (All tracks have been remastered by Greg

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Country, Rock Tags: Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell, Patterson Hood

It's Raining Discs: SoulMusic Promises Tons O' Fun with Weather Girls/Martha Wash Collection

April 12, 2023 By Mike Duquette 2 Comments

Weather Girls Carry On

According to our forecast, SoulMusic Records has got an incredible opportunity to soak up two of the most unique singers of the '80s: the dance duo The Weather Girls! Carry On: The Deluxe Collection 1982-1992 is a long-overdue assessment of Martha Wash and Izora Armstead's unlikely journey toward the top of the pop charts, some fascinating music that came before it - and a triumphant second act by Wash following some truly bizarre situations that only could have happened in the music

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Disco/Dance, Pop, R&B/Soul Tags: Martha Wash, Paul Jabara, Paul Shaffer, The Weather Girls

Rated X: Second Disc, Real Gone Expose "The Flasher" With First-Ever Reissue of Psych-Rock Rarity from Pool-Pah, Rupert Holmes

April 12, 2023 By The Second Disc 8 Comments

Pool Pah The Flasher

1973: the sexual revolution was on, streaking was taking college campuses by storm, and Deep Throat was edging pornography ever closer to the mainstream.  Against this backdrop, a talented New York band with the unlikely moniker of Pool-Pah teamed up with up-and-coming singer-songwriter, musician, and arranger Rupert Holmes to write and record an unforgettably far-out soundtrack blending rock, psychedelia, jazz, prog, pop, and electronica.  It had to be heard to be believed...and far too few

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Categories: News Formats: Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Soundtracks Tags: Pool-Pah, Rupert Holmes

Disco Heat: The Fantasy Years 1977-1981

April 11, 2023 By

Sylvester Disco Heat The Fantasy Years

Disco Heat: The Fantasy Years 1977-1981 celebrates the late disco/dance music pioneer with 26 tracks on two CDs drawn from all six of his albums for the label, as well as the rare 12-inch Disco Versions that kept the dancefloors burning.  In addition to crossover smashes including "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" and "Dance (Disco Heat)," the collection offers an array of remarkable covers.  Every one of Sylvester's charting songs for Fantasy is represented here.  Featuring the production of

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Formats: CD Genre: Disco/Dance, R&B/Soul

Still Beatin': Huey Lewis and The News Get Expanded Japanese Albums, CD/DVD Collection

April 11, 2023 By Mike Duquette 23 Comments

Huey Japanese singles

Have you heard The News? The sweet pop/rock/soul sound of San Francisco's Huey Lewis & The News has sadly gone silent in recent years, thanks to its one-of-a-kind frontman's battle with Ménière's disease, which causes intermittent hearing loss. But a surprise new reissue campaign courtesy of Universal Music Group's Japanese division promises the most comprehensive look at the band's blockbuster catalogue of the '80s and early '90s. UMG will remaster, expand and reissue the six albums the

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: Huey Lewis and The News

Mighty Real: Second Disc Records, Real Gone Music Celebrate Sylvester on "Disco Heat: The Fantasy Years"

April 11, 2023 By The Second Disc 5 Comments

Sylvester Disco Heat The Fantasy Years

When the self-described "disco queen" known as Sylvester stepped on a New York stage opening for Chaka Khan, the local press was entranced.  One newspaper approvingly noted that he made "David Bowie look like Lawrence Welk."  Nothing was too outrageous for Sylvester.  But at his core, he was serious about music and about breaking down the walls of identity.  In appearance and demeanor, the unapologetically gay San Francisco star challenged the gender binary long before such discussions were in

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Disco/Dance, R&B/Soul Tags: Sylvester, The Weather Girls

The Weekend Stream: April 9, 2023

April 8, 2023 By Mike Duquette Leave a Comment

Stream 2023

Welcome to The Weekend Stream, a relaxing weekly review of notable digital-only catalogue titles. There may be no CD or vinyl, but there's plenty of great new/old music to usher you into the weekend. ZTT rarities, dream pop from down under, two Michael Jackson connections, great '70s songwriters - this latest Stream has everything, plus a call to support one of our favorite music services as they take on a big challenge. Act, Snobbery and Decay (Showtime) / Leilani, Precious Treasure

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Categories: The Weekend Stream Formats: Digital Download, Digital Streaming Genre: Country, Disco/Dance, R&B/Soul, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock Tags: Anita Pointer, Cass Elliot, Hatchie, John Denver, Mac Davis, Michael Jackson, Musical Youth, P.F. Sloan, Patrice Rushen, Paul McCartney, Philip Bailey, Rupert Holmes, Strawberry Alarm Clock

The Precious Moments: Cherry Red Collects Matt Monro's "Complete EMI Recordings 1971-1984"

April 5, 2023 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Matt Monro Complete EMI

Thanks to the herculean efforts of Michele Monro and the Matt Monro Estate and engineer/restoration specialist Richard Moore, the music of Matt Monro (1930-1985) has been particularly well served in the CD/digital era.  The late singer so closely identified with such classics as "If I Never Sing Another Song," "My Kind of Girl," and "Walk Away" was admired by Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Bing Crosby, Quincy Jones, and Michael Jackson for his warm, clear baritone and direct, understated way

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Popular Standards/Vocal Tags: Matt Monro

Ring Them Bells: Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells" Returns in Various Formats

April 4, 2023 By The Second Disc 7 Comments

Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells 50th

Mike Oldfield was just 19 years old when he recorded Tubular Bells, the 1973 album consisting of just two long, primarily instrumental tracks for which he played almost all of the instruments himself.  The debut album on Richard Branson's fledgling Virgin Records label, Tubular found its audience gradually.  When its opening theme was used in director William Friedkin's horror film The Exorcist, sales skyrocketed.  Beginning in March 1974, the LP remained in the top ten of the U.K. Albums Chart

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Categories: News Formats: Blu-Ray Audio, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock Tags: Mike Oldfield

The Weekend Stream: April 1, 2023

April 1, 2023 By Mike Duquette 2 Comments

Stream 2023

Welcome to The Weekend Stream, a relaxing weekly review of notable digital-only catalogue titles. There may be no CD or vinyl, but there's plenty of great new/old music to usher you into the weekend. Our latest round-up may be on April Fool's Day, but it's no joke: remixes by Madonna, rarities by Burt Bacharach and Peggy Lee, a White Stripes live set and the first major Barry White production are all here. Happy streaming! Madonna, Nothing Really Matters (Remixes) (Warner/Rhino) (iTunes /

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Categories: The Weekend Stream Formats: Digital Download, Digital Streaming Genre: Classic Rock, Disco/Dance, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock, Soundtracks Tags: Ashanti, Barry White, Bobby Darin, Burt Bacharach, Carly Simon, Cissy Houston, Debbie Gibson, Jack White, Joel Grey, Lil Wayne, Love Unlimited, Madonna, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Petula Clark, Rupert Holmes, Stephanie Mills, The White Stripes

Smash: The Singles 1985-2020

March 30, 2023 By

Pet Shop Boys Smash

6LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 3CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 3CD/2BD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 6LP White Vinyl: PetShopBoys.com 3 Cassette: PetShopBoys.com Pet Shop Boys have rounded up most of their A-sides released between 1985 and 2020 on this new box set available in a variety of editions including 3CD, 3CD/2BD (with two Blu-rays of music videos and extras), 6LP standard black vinyl, 6LP white vinyl, 3 cassettes, and digital formats.

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Formats: Blu-Ray, Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Disco/Dance, Electronic, Pop

Review: Bob Dylan, "Fragments - 'Time Out of Mind' Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series Vol. 17"

March 29, 2023 By Joe Marchese 4 Comments

Bob Dylan Fragments Bootleg 17 Cover

The Oxford dictionary describes the phrase time out of mind as "a time in the past that was so long ago that people have no knowledge or memory of it."  What was Bob Dylan getting at when he lifted the phrase for his 1997 Grammy Award-winning album?  Critics and fans alike immediately seized on the notion of the record as some kind of dark farewell from an artist in the September of his years.  Indeed, the album was filled with musings on lost love, mortality, hopelessness, and despair.  But

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Categories: Reviews Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: Bob Dylan

Miles Runs The Voodoo Down: Vinyl Me, Please Collects Davis' "Electric Years" on New Box Set

March 28, 2023 By Sam Stone 3 Comments

Miles Davis The Electric Years

TSD welcomes back Sam Stone for a guest post about Vinyl Me, Please's upcoming Anthology of Miles Davis' landmark electric period in which he redefined the sound of jazz alongside such key sidemen as Wayne Shorter, John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul, Dave Holland, Tony Williams, Harvey Brooks, Jack DeJohnette, Michael Henderson, Billy Cobham, Keith Jarrett, Airto Moreira, James Mtume, and many others. Vinyl Me, Please has announced the latest volume in its ongoing VMP

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, Vinyl Genre: Jazz Tags: Miles Davis

Working Our Way Back to You: The Ultimate Collection

March 28, 2023 By

Four Seasons box

Working Our Way Back to You: The Ultimate Collection tells the story of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi and other members of the legendary Four Seasons in deep detail: 44 CDs and one vinyl LP, packed with rare, out-of-print, and unreleased material from the group's entire history. It goes so much deeper than "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like a Man," "Rag Doll," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," "Beggin'," "My Eyes Adored You," "Who Loves You," "December 1963 (Oh, What a

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Formats: Box Sets, CD, Vinyl Genre: Disco/Dance, Pop, R&B/Soul

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