Vinyl Roundup: December 12, 2012
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012Happy 12/12/12! If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for that music lover, you’ll want to check out the latest vinyl releases to hit the shelves. From an incredible Who vinyl box set to a 180-gram audiophile vinyl reissue of Elvis’ Christmas Album, you’re sure to find something that strikes a chord. The Who […]
Vinyl Releases of the Week: February 15, 2012
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012It’s all about quality reissues this week, and they range from the most sultry to the most quirky. Sade – Diamond Life (Audio Fidelity) I can’t think of anything more appropriate than this Valentine’s Day reissue of Sade’s phenomenal 1985 debut album on 180-gram virgin vinyl. Released 27 years ago, Diamond Life hasn’t lost one […]
Top 8 Romantic Records
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012Valentine’s Day may be a load of crap, but there’s no underestimating the power of the heart when it comes to music. So in honor of the universal muse, here are eight love-inducing albums that will make you weak in the knees. Be sure to let us know what other albums you think deserve the […]
Vinyl Releases of the Week: January 18, 2012
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012The internet might be off today, but this week’s batch of vinyl releases is ON. Janis Joplin – Classic LP Collection (Legacy) Limited edition 4xLP box set collects four of the legendary psychedelic blues singer’s most celebrated albums: Big Brother and the Holding Company (1967), Cheap Thrills (1968), I Got Dem Ol’ Kozmic Blues Again […]
Vinyl Releases of the Week: May 25, 2011
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011Yesterday, Bob Dylan turned 70 and all of these great records were released on vinyl: Bootsy Collins – Tha Funk Capitol of the World (Mascot Records) The new album from legendary funk bassist Bootsy Collins is now available on vinyl. Described by Collins as a “musical biography,” it features collaborations with fellow P-Funkers George Clinton […]