Feel a Whole Lot Better: Liberation Hall’s RSD Slate Includes Gene Clark, Flying Burrito Brothers, “Los Nuggetz”

Continuing our ongoing look at this year’s massive Record Store Day list, here is a glance at all three releases from Liberation Hall.  All descriptions are taken directly from the label.  If you are interested in any of these titles, they will be available at your local record store on April 20.  Head over to recordstoreday.com for a list of participating retailers.  U.K. readers, please visit recordstoreday.co.uk and Canadian readers, please visit recordstoredaycanada.ca.  CD fans, rejoice: all three titles will be available from Liberation Hall on CD, too! Gene Clark, The Lost Studio Sessions: 1964-1982 (Liberation…

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(Can’t You) Trip Like I Do: Craft Recordings’ RSD Slate Includes Collective Soul, Bill Evans, “Reel Cult” Soundtrack Series Launch, More

Today, we continue our ongoing look at this year’s massive Record Store Day list with a spotlight on the releases coming from Craft Recordings.  All descriptions are taken directly from the label.  If you are interested in any of these titles, they will be available at your local record store on April 20.  Head over to recordstoreday.com for a list of participating retailers.  U.K. readers, please visit recordstoreday.co.uk and Canadian readers, please visit recordstoredaycanada.ca.  Craft continues its commitment to classic jazz, launches the new Reel Cult soundtrack series from soundtrack specialists Varese Sarabande, and touches on…

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Many States of Independence: Demon Unveils RSD List with Donna Summer, Yardbirds, Lulu, Average White Band, More

As the week unfolds, we’ll be continuing our ongoing look at this year’s massive Record Store Day list.  Here is a glance at all of the releases coming from Demon Music Group.  All descriptions are taken directly from the label.  If you are interested in any of these titles, they will be available at your local record store on April 20.  Head over to recordstoreday.com for a list of participating retailers.  U.K. readers, please visit recordstoreday.co.uk and Canadian readers, please visit recordstoredaycanada.ca.  All titles on Demon’s list are available in the U.K.; please see notes on…

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Mind Games: Universal’s Record Store Day Lineup Includes Beatles, Elton, The Who, John Lennon, Charlie Parker, U2, Ringo Starr, “Wicked”, Frank Zappa, More

Continuing our look through this year’s Record Store Day list, here is a glance at twenty-one releases from the Universal family of labels.  All descriptions are taken from the labels.  If you are interested in any of these titles, they will be available at your local record store on April 20.  Head over to recordstoreday.com for a list of participating retailers.  U.K. readers, please visit recordstoreday.co.uk and Canadian readers, please visit recordstoredaycanada.ca. The Beatles, “I Saw Her Standing There”/”I Want To Hold Your Hand”/”She Loves You”/”Til There Was You” (4 Individual 3″…

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Rhino’s Record Store Day Lineup Features Doors, Talking Heads, Faces, Todd Rundgren, Linda Ronstadt, Four Seasons, Dio, More

It’s that time of year again!  Record Store Day announcements are coming fast and furious in anticipation of the big day, Saturday, April 20.  As usual, Rhino’s slate is a packed one, with a whopping 39 titles including releases from The Doors and Dwight Yoakam on CD as well as vinyl.  Click here for a list of participating independent record stores.  All descriptions below are provided by the label.  (*) denotes worldwide units. AIR – Kelly Watch the Stars Limited Edition of 5,500* copies; 12″ picture disc Captain Beefheart & His Magic…

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Freak Out in a Moonage Daydream: Early Version of Bowie’s ‘Ziggy Stardust’ Announced for Record Store Day

On what would have been the 77th birthday of the incomparable David Bowie, his estate has announced a new catalogue title due out for Record Store Day, featuring an early track list for 1972’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars. Waiting in the Sky (Before the Starman Came to Earth) takes its title from “Starman,” the U.K. Top 10 hit that helped propel Bowie from art-folk wonder to glam icon for a new decade. But when this line-up for the album was assembled onto a 1/4″ tape…

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The Second Disc’s Guide to Black Friday Record Store Day 2023: Our Essential Picks

From all of us here at Second Disc HQ to all of you, we hope you’ve enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving in the company of beloved family and friends.  Of course, from this day which conjures nostalgic and warm feelings comes a celebration of a different kind with this year’s annual Black Friday Record Store Day event. In keeping with tradition, Mike, Randy, and Joe have once again selected some essential picks of the roughly 200 titles being released tomorrow at independent record stores everywhere. With so many shoppers at the mall and…

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Bottle Rockets, Meat Puppets, Jesus Lizard, Black Jazz, and More Comprise Real Gone Music’s Record Store Day Black Friday Slate

And the hits just keep on comin’!  Today, we’re sharing the Record Store Day Black Friday lineup from our friends at Real Gone Music. RGM’s lineup of modern rock titles – many of which are making their vinyl debuts – plus one very special jazz release will arrive at participating independent record stores on Friday, November 24.  You’ll find the list of those record stores here. Without further ado, here’s the full RGM slate, with descriptions provided by the label. Black Jazz Records: The Complete Singles (Limited Orange with Black Swirl Vinyl…

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Rhino’s Record Store Day Black Friday Lineup Includes The Doors on CD and LP Plus Willie Nelson, Joni Mitchell, War, and More

TSD is continuing its look at this year’s Record Store Day Black Friday releases, due at participating independent record stores on November 24, with the packed slate coming from Rhino.  With sixteen titles – including one on both vinyl and CD! – Rhino has brought out the heavy hitters including The Doors, Joni Mitchell, Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, and War.  Visit here for a list of Record Store Day retailers. The English Beat, I Just Can’t Stop (Expanded) Limited Edition of 8,000 copies on 2LP 140-gram Crystal Clear vinyl Captain Beefheart and…

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Legacy Recordings’ RSD Black Friday Slate Features Prince, Joan Jett, Cypress Hill, Nas, and More

We’re continuing our coverage of Record Store Day’s annual Black Friday event – set for Friday, November 24 – with news of Legacy Recordings’ lineup of ten titles.  Legacy’s lineup is heavy on more recent music, with half the slate dedicated to hip-hop classics; the oldest release hails from 1991 and the late, great Prince.  You’ll find these ten releases, all on vinyl, at participating independent record stores; visit herehere for the full list. All descriptions below have been provided by the label.  Keep reading for news of more Record Store Day…

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Craft Recordings Announces Record Store Day Black Friday Slate with Jazz, Soundtracks, Classic Soul, and More

It’s that time of year again! With Record Store Day’s annual Black Friday event happening in less than two months – on Friday, November 24 – news has started arriving of what titles to expect.  Craft Recordings’ eclectic slate features classic jazz, rare soundtracks, punk, soul, and more from an array of boldfaced names including Gil Evans, Chico Hamilton, Isaac Hayes, Melvin Van Peebles, Alan Silvestri, Carter Burwell, members of Earth Wind & Fire and Little Feat, and more. You’ll find the full list below, with descriptions provided by the label for…

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Take Me Home Tonight: Liberation Hall Preps Eddie Money, Muddy Waters, Charlie Parker, More for Record Store Day

When it comes to Record Store Day, Liberation Hall sure isn’t kidding around.  The label has seven titles from a host of rock, jazz, blues, and folk superstars, all set for release on vinyl at independent record stores everywhere tomorrow, April 22 – but that’s not all.  All seven albums have also arrived on CD. Eddie Money’s The Covers (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) brings the late rock-and-roller’s two 2009 EPs together on one album.  The eight songs on The Covers encompass the rock spectrum, from the classics (The…

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Rockin’ Around in NYC (and Beyond): Yep Roc to Celebrate 40 Years of Marshall Crenshaw’s Debut

Tonight, Marshall Crenshaw takes his 40 Years in Showbiz! Tour to Manhattan’s City Winery. (It’s a show you can watch from the comfort of your home – hopefully my head won’t be in the way!) Just as exciting as seeing this living power-pop legend celebrate his fourth decade of performing: some of his long-out-of-print classic albums are coming back into circulation courtesy of a new label home. Earlier this month, Yep Roc announced a double LP expanded edition of Crenshaw’s hook-filled debut album for Record Store Day Black Friday. In addition to…

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Cat’s In the Cradle: Real Gone’s Black Friday RSD Slate Features Harry Chapin, The Jesus Lizard, Smash Mouth, and Fountains of Wayne

As we continue our look at the titles coming out on this year’s Black Friday Record Store Day, we’re turning our attention to Real Gone Music.  The label has a quartet of titles coming to independent stores on November 25.  The lineup includes a compilation from an acclaimed 1970s storyteller, two favorites from the 1990s, and one from the 2000s.  The ’90s and ’00s releases are all vinyl debuts.  We’ve got the details below with the descriptions coming directly from the label.  For a list of stores participating in Record Store Day,…

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Burning Desire: Legacy Recordings Announces RSD Black Friday Titles from Jimi Hendrix, Willie Nelson, David Bowie, The Script

This morning, Legacy Recordings announced its slate of four vinyl releases for Record Store Day’s annual Black Friday event taking place on Friday, November 25.  Three celebrate classic artists while one revisits a modern-day triumph.  Below you’ll find the descriptions provided by the label for all four releases.  Visit recordstoreday.com for a full list of participating record stores. David Bowie, The Next Day Extra (12″ Vinyl EP) The Next Day Extra contains various album outtakes and remixes from David Bowie’s The Next Day album. In the summer of 2013, unreleased songs –…

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Hello, It’s Me: Rhino Announces Black Friday RSD Slate with Todd Rundgren, Fleetwood Mac, Madonna, More

It’s that time of year again: Record Store Day’s annual Black Friday event is scheduled for Friday, November 25 as the holiday shopping season begins.  Rhino has wasted no time in sharing its list of releases from some of the label’s marquee artists including Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, Grateful Dead, and Madonna.  Classic albums from Todd Rundgren, Captain Beefheart, and Eric Burdon & WAR are also among the titles on Rhino’s slate.  And one release is even available on CD! Read on for the complete lineup, with most descriptions provided by the…

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The Second Disc’s Guide to Record Store Day Drop 2: Our Essential Picks

Tomorrow is Drop 2 of this year’s Record Store Day event, following the initial (and much larger) Drop on Saturday, April 23.  More than 75 new titles will be available at independent stores everywhere (even including CDs from the likes of Wilco and Billy F. Gibbons); visit RecordStoreDay.com in the U.S., RecordStoreDay.co.uk in the U.K., and RecordStoreDayCanada.ca in Canada for the complete list, and sound off below as to which titles you’re most anticipating!  Below you’ll find our staff picks for The Best of RSD 2022, Drop 2! – Mike, Joe, and…

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The Second Disc’s Guide to Record Store Day 2022: Our Essential Picks and More!

After a series of smaller “Drops” over the past two years, Record Store Day is (mostly) back to a one-day event, and the big day is tomorrow: Saturday, April 23.  Over 250 titles will be available at independent stores everywhere – including some CD releases, too!  That’s plenty of albums in almost every genre imaginable, so visit RecordStoreDay.com in the U.S., RecordStoreDay.co.uk in the U.K., and RecordStoreDayCanada.ca in Canada for the complete list, and sound off below as to which titles you’re most anticipating!  Below you’ll find our staff picks for The…

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Rock On: Demon Music Group’s RSD Line-Up Includes Donna Summer, Del Shannon, Pixies, T. Rex, Belinda Carlisle, More

We’re counting down to Record Store Day 2022, scheduled for Saturday, April 23. Today, we’re sharing the news from Demon Music Group.  Demon’s 2022 lineup for the fifteenth annual RSD event has an impressive array of classic rock, soul, and pop from such artists as Donna Summer, Belinda Carlisle, T. Rex, Suede, Del Shannon (with a little help from Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne!), Pixies, Ace of Base, and Simple Minds, plus rarities from the archives of the BBC and Chi-Sound Records. Below, you’ll find the complete list of titles due from…

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Prince, Miles Davis, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Mariah Carey, More Featured on Legacy’s Record Store Day Slate

Legacy Recordings has announced its release slate for Record Store Day 2022, with titles both coming for the primary RSD event on Saturday, April 23 and the additional RSD Drop scheduled for Saturday, June 18.    Legacy’s lineup draws on an array of heavy hitters, some of whom have featured in previous RSD releases, including Miles Davis, Lou Reed, Prince, Santana, Mariah Carey, Pearl Jam, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Patti Smith, and more. Below, you’ll find Legacy’s full list of releases, with descriptions provided by the label.  Visit RecordStoreDay.com to find your…

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Craft Recordings Announces RSD Slate with Vince Guaraldi, Jonathan Richman, Collective Soul, More

Craft Recordings has announced its slate for Record Store Day 2022 taking place on Saturday, April 23 at independent record stores everywhere.  The Concord catalogue arm will deliver a generous ten titles encompassing jazz (Vince Guaraldi, Art Pepper, a new volume of Jazz Dispensary), rock (Collective Soul, Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers), Latin psychedelia (Flash and The Dynamics), soul (Esther Marrow), hip-hop (Heavy Rhyme Experience Vol. 1), punk (Go Ahead Punk…Make My Day), and beyond. You’ll find the full list of Craft’s RSD releases below, with all descriptions provided by the…

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America, Chicago, Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell, Doors, Ramones, More Featured on Rhino’s Record Store Day Lineup

Rhino is bringing out the heavy hitters for its Record Store Day lineup of releases, all of which are due on Saturday, April 23 at independent record stores everywhere.  We’ve already filled you in on the pair of David Bowie titles coming to both CD and LP, but Rhino also has vinyl offerings from music legends including Joni Mitchell, Madonna, Willie Nelson, Stevie Nicks, and The Everly Brothers as well as such beloved bands as America, Bad Company, Blur, Chicago, The Doors, Grateful Dead, Ramones, and The Replacements. Below you’ll find Rhino’s…

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Real Gone Music Announces RSD Slate Including Voivod, The Judybats, Brian Bennett, Rain Parade

We’ve already you filled you in on one of Real Gone Music’s releases for Record Store Day 2022- that would be Darlene Love’s The Many Sides of Love: The Complete Recordings Plus! from RGM and Second Disc Records – but the Real Gone team has another five eye- and ear-opening titles arriving for RSD on Saturday, April 23 at indie record stores everywhere. First up is Voyage: A Journey Into Discoid Funk from Shadows drummer Brian Bennett.  He began drumming for The Shadows in 1961, and save for a handful of periods,…

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Good, Good Lovin’: Second Disc Records, Real Gone Music Present Darlene Love’s “The Many Sides of Love” For Record Store Day Release

From the moment she stepped out of the background to sing the commanding leads on such classic songs as “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” and “He’s a Rebel,” Darlene Love’s voice has been recognized as one of the most powerful in rock and R&B.  On Record Store Day, April 23, Second Disc Records and Real Gone Music will celebrate Love’s extraordinary legacy of song with a new retrospective featuring fifteen of her most criminally overlooked recordings.  The Many Sides of Love: The Complete Reprise Recordings Plus! is not only our very first…

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Can’t Help Thinking About Me: Parlophone Announces Two David Bowie EPs on Vinyl, CD for Record Store Day

Record Store Day 2022 isn’t until April 23, but Parlophone is getting a head start with today’s announcement of two releases from David Bowie scheduled for release part of the annual event.  Parlophone and ISO Records will offer two limited edition titles from the late superstar, both of which are de facto bonus discs to titles issued in 2021.  The Brilliant Adventure EP and Toy EP (You’ve Got It Made with All the Toys) will both be released on vinyl and CD and premiere previously unreleased versions, live tracks, and mixes from…

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