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,…
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…
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…
The Second Disc’s Picks for Record Store Day Black Friday 2021
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. (And with plenty of delicious food, too!) Now, Record Store Day’s annual Black Friday event is upon us, so we’re spotlighting a dozen of the most eagerly anticipated releases arriving to your local independent brick-and-mortar record shop! Here are our personal picks for RSD BF must-haves; visit Record Store Day’s official website for a list of participating retailers. Happy Listening, and have a great…
Leader of the Pack: Real Gone’s Black Friday RSD Lineup Includes Dusty Springfield, The Shangri-Las, Roy Buchanan, and More
The Black Friday edition of Record Store Day is happening this Friday, November 26, and Real Gone Music has five titles premiering for the event. These LPs are a happily eclectic lot: the most comprehensive vinyl overview of 1960s girl group The Shangri-Las, a vinyl version of Dusty Springfield’s complete Atlantic singles collection (which Real Gone released on CD earlier this year and includes comprehensive liner notes by our very own Joe Marchese), the vinyl debut of an initially unreleased Polydor album by blues guitarist Roy Buchanan, the first vinyl reissue of…
Feel the Earth Move: Legacy’s Record Store Day Black Friday Slate Features Carole, Jimi, Ozzy, Miles, and More
It’s that time of year again! Record Store Day has released the full list of titles for its annual RSD Black Friday event, happening this year on Friday, November 26 and unofficially kicking off the holiday shopping season. Legacy Recordings’ slate draws on some of the most beloved artists on the label’s roster, representing genres including pop, folk, rock, metal, jazz and R&B. Below, we’ve reprinted the descriptions supplied by the label. All titles are due in your local independent record store on Friday, November 26. Visit here for the full list…
The Second Disc Guide to Record Store Day Drop 2 TOMORROW!
Once again, Record Store Day here in the U.S. looks a little – make that a lot – different this year. The usual offerings have been split among two dates in 2021 with Drop 1 having taken place on June 12 and Drop 2 happening tomorrow, July 17. Every retailer is handling the Drop a bit differently thanks to the necessary accommodations for social distancing, smaller crowds, and better safety precautions. So please check in with your favorite store to find out more information. Below, you’ll find a list of the TSD…
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You Better You Bet: The Who Expand “Face Dances” For Record Store Day
For Record Store Day 2020, The Who expanded their 1974 rarities collection Odds and Sods for a 2-LP, 25-song deluxe presentation. This year, the band celebrates 40 years of 1981’s Face Dances with another double-disc, expanded presentation. It’s due on Drop 1, June 12, from Geffen Records in a limited edition of 6,500 copies. Face Dances was the first of two Who studio albums recorded with drummer Kenney Jones following the 1978 death of Keith Moon. While many missed Moon’s explosive and unpredictable touch, interest remained high and the album (produced by…
Everybody Cut Loose: Sony’s RSD Line-Up Features Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Prince, Miles Davis, Kenny Loggins, More
After last week’s initial announcement, we’ll be periodically continuing our look at the releases for the upcoming Record Store Day events on June 12 and July 17. Today, we’re focusing on our friends at Legacy Recordings. The label has a robust slate for both Drops with many familiar faces including Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Kenny Loggins, Prince, Miles Davis, and the legendary artists and musicians of Philadelphia International Records. Visit RecordStoreDay.com for a list of participating retailers and more information on these two Drops. The following descriptions have been provided by Legacy…
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Happiness Is: Craft Readies Baseball-Themed Reissue of “A Boy Named Charlie Brown” and RSD Tie-In Single
The 1964 Fantasy Records release of The Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Boy Named Charlie Brown has been regularly reissued around the world in what seems like every format imaginable: LP, CD, SACD, cassette, FLAC, and so on. The latest iteration of this classic album for kids of all ages hits stores July 16 from Craft Recordings, followed by a Record Store Day tie-in single the following day for RSD’s second Drop. This version, unlike the 50th anniversary reissue which restored the original 1964 artwork, uses the 1972 reissue cover. The album has…
Music For The People: Real Gone’s Record Store Day Slate Features Vinyl Debuts for an Eclectic Array of 1990s and 2000s Titles
We continue our look at the releases for the upcoming Record Store Day events on June 12 and July 17. This time we’re focusing on our friends at Real Gone Music. The RGM label will offer an eclectic array of releases, focused on music from the 1990s and 2000s, over both RSD Drops. Visit RecordStoreDay.com for a list of participating retailers and more information on these two Drops. First up are the releases for June 12: Devo’s Gerald V. Casale AKA Jihad Jerry and The Evildoers, Mine Is Not a Holy War…
Head Over Heels: UMe Debuts Vintage Tears for Fears Live Set for RSD Drops 2021
Among Universal Music Group’s RSD Drop offerings for Record Store Day’s two-pronged 2021 celebration include a previously unreleased live double album from Tears for Fears. Live At Massey Hall captures the British rockers supporting sophomore album Songs from the Big Chair as it starts to take off worldwide. When the group started a four-date stand at the Toronto theatre at the end of May 1985, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” was on its way to topping the U.S. charts. (“Shout” would follow later that summer.) Indeed, nearly all of the album…
Rhino’s Record Store Day Slate Features John Prine, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, CSNY, Donny Hathaway, Lou Reed, More
At 1:00 pm EST/10:00 am PST today, the list of Record Store Day’s annual offerings was made public. As was the case in 2020, this year’s RSD festivities will take place over more than one day. The two RSD Drops are scheduled for Saturday, June 12, and Saturday, July 17. We’ll be sharing periodic announcements of various labels’ releases, including this look at Rhino’s whopping array of over 30 titles from heavy hitters including Black Sabbath, Donny Hathaway, Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Tom Petty, CSNY, Lou Reed, John Prine, and…
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Craft Recordings Announces Record Store Day Slate Including The Zombies, Jonathan Richman, John Martyn, More
At 1:00 pm EST/10:00 am PST today, the list of Record Store Day’s annual offerings was made public. As was the case in 2020, this year’s RSD festivities will take place over more than one day. The two RSD Drops are scheduled for Saturday, June 12, and Saturday, July 17. We’ll be sharing periodic announcements of various labels’ releases, beginning with this look at Craft Recordings’ line-up. For the full list of all participating RSD retailers, visit RecordStoreDay.com. Craft Recordings is offering a dozen titles for Record Store Day from a variety…
Short Takes: Triumph Prepares New Box Set as RSD Ambassadors; Omnivore Celebrates “Yesterday’s Tomorrow;” and Evie Sands Releases New LP
Canadian hard rock heroes Triumph have been selected as the Canadian Ambassadors for Record Store Day 2021 – and the band isn’t showing up empty-handed! As previously reported, RSD will be held in two “Drops” this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The first of those drops is June 12, with the second to follow on July 17. On June 12, Triumph – Rik Emmett (guitars/vocals), Mike Levine (bass, keyboards) and Gil Moore (drums, vocals) – will release a 40th Anniversary vinyl box set of their 1981 classic Allied Forces. The…
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BREAKING: Record Store Day Announces RSD Drops
For over a year, folks who rely on music to enrich and sustain their life have seen their “normal” change dramatically due to COVID-19. As the effects of pandemic continue to ripple through every part of the industry, the Record Store Day organization has announced that rather than hold one event this year, there will be two RSD Drops, set to take place on June 12 and July 17 at participating stores worldwide. It has been decided that this is the best move for customer safety and for the sustainability of local…
The Second Disc’s Guide To Record Store Day Black Friday 2020
Today’s Black Friday shopping will likely look a little different thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But one thing will remain the same: Record Store Day’s yearly event. It’s been a packed year with RSD Drops in the months of August, September, and October. Now, they’re going out with a bang. Labels big and small will release limited-edition vinyl with the collector in mind. Whether you’re after new music from legends, reissues of sought-after recordings, or unreleased rarities from the vault, you’ll be covered. These releases are available only from independent, brick-and-mortar record…
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Yeah, Baby, Yeah! The Second Disc Guide to Record Store Day Drop 3, October 24
Like most things that have gone on this year, Record Store Day 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride. The result: three days of Record Store Drops. This Saturday, October 24, music fans will be joining the queue – whether in-person if it’s safe to do so or online – for their chance at some limited-edition vinyl. Ahead of the event itself, we thought we’d break down what you can expect and detail some of the releases for which we’re most excited. The main change from years past? Shorter lines and an embrace…
The Best of The Rest: Even More RSD Black Friday Releases Confirmed!
November 27 is always a special day for vinyl enthusiasts. Still filled up on last night’s Thanksgiving meal, music fans line up at their local shop for a chance at limited-edition vinyl. While the celebrations may look a little different this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic (RSD has announced they’ll be less stringent about online sales) one thing remains the same: There are some excellent releases on offer, available exclusively from your local participating record shop! Here are some more releases from labels big and small that have us adding…
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Reelin’ and Rockin’: Craft Recordings Announces Record Store Day Black Friday Lineup Featuring George Thorogood, Jewel, and More
Craft Recordings, the catalogue arm of the Concord label, has announced their roster of titles for Record Store Day Black Friday, all of which will be available exclusively through brick-and-mortar record shops on November 27. Among the diverse titles: a complete 1982 concert by George Thorogood and the Destroyers, early live sessions from Jewel, a 7″ single of Vince Guaraldi’s “Christmas Time Is Here,” a 10th-anniversary re-press of Norma Jean’s Meridional, and a new Jazz Dispensary compilation of jazz, funk and soul. So find your nearest participating record shop and keep an…
Yes, I Have Ghosts: Legacy Recordings Announces Record Store Day Black Friday Lineup featuring David Gilmour, Alice In Chains, Lou Reed, and More
Preparations for Record Store Day Black Friday, taking place this year on November 27, are in full swing. As shops begin to place their orders and fans everywhere write out want lists, we wanted to let you know about Legacy Recordings’ offerings this year. Rock rarities, sought-after live sets, color vinyl reissues, prehistoric Hendrix, and brand-new David Gilmour – it’s all on the lineup. So read up on the releases, get in touch with your local record shop, and add these to your collection on Black Friday! Alice In Chains, SAP (12″…
Rhyme Pays: Rhino Announces RSD Black Friday Titles from Alanis, John Prine, Lou Reed, More
Rhino has announced its releases for this year’s Record Store Day Black Friday event, to be held at local record shops everywhere on November 27. The label will continue its box set series for the late John Prine, premiere an Alanis Morissette concert on vinyl, revisit a classic album from Lou Reed, reissue and expanded Motörhead’s first recorded album on vinyl as well as CD, and more. Alanis Morissette – Live at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 2020 (2 LPs) This acoustic concert from March 4, 2020 in London – just before…
Bright Future in Sales: Real Gone Music Announces Record Store Day Black Friday Offerings with Bangles, Fountains of Wayne, Blue Oyster Cult, More
Time flies when it’s seemingly at a standstill. It might be hard to believe, but even with still one more Record Store Day Drop to go (on October 24) it’s already time to look ahead at Record Store Day Black Friday, which falls on November 27 this year. Brick and mortar shops nationwide will be releasing special, limited-edition vinyl offerings, and our friends at Real Gone Music have just announced what’s on their lineup! The Bangles, Doll Revolution (2-LP, streaked pink vinyl, 1,500 copies) Originally released in 2003, Doll Revolution remains a…
The Second Disc’s Guide To Record Store Day Drop 2, September 26!
2020 has been a bit of a rollercoaster and Record Store Day 2020 is no exception: once scheduled in April, it moved forward a few months, and is now spread out across three Saturdays in the summer and fall. The Record Store Day Drop in August proved a success and round two, set for tomorrow, September 26, is sure to please fans of all genres and eras. It’s a diverse list full of exciting releases that you can only find through your local brick-and-mortar record store (or through their online storefronts as…
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Almost Hear You Sigh: Record Store Day U.K. Announces New Releases, Spotlight on The Yardbirds’ “Roger the Engineer”
Tomorrow marks Record Store Day Drop 2. Recently, RSD U.K. announced 23 additions to their drop lists for September and October. While we know for sure that The Rolling Stones’ upcoming Steel Wheels Live 10″ picture disc will be a worldwide release, it’s unclear at the time of writing whether all of the other releases will be distributed across the pond. Still, with so many retailers taking their business online given the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s altogether possible that customers in the States can snag copies and support brick and mortar shops. As…
