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THE TIME
Ice Cream Castle
1984 Canada pressing

Today is your old pal Ape’s birthday (hold for applause……), and before I head out for a days worth of festivities, I’m starting my day out with one of my favorite albums of all time.

If I could have grown up with ANY father (I didn’t have one), or at least be adopted by ANY DUDE of my choice, my choice would have been MORRIS FUCKING DAY.

Under his tutelage, I would have learned how to be the coolest motherfucker on Earth: how to look into a mirror all day and whisper I love you, how to do “The Bird”, and how to train dudes named Jerome to fetch me my hat whenever I want it.

“Hold up, do y'all wanna learn a new dance?
Are you qualified to learn one? That's what I thought! Who can dance out there? Okay, we gonna try a new dance. And if I don't see everybody doin' it, I don't wanna see you no more!”

SQUAWK!!!!🦜

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #1980s

THE TIME
Ice Cream Castle
1984 Canada pressing

Today is your old pal Ape’s birthday (hold for applause……), and before I head out for a days worth of festivities, I’m starting my day out with one of my favorite albums of all time.

If I could have grown up with ANY father (I didn’t have one), or at least be adopted by ANY DUDE of my choice, my choice would have been MORRIS FUCKING DAY.

Under his tutelage, I would have learned how to be the coolest motherfucker on Earth: how to look into a mirror all day and whisper I love you, how to do “The Bird”, and how to train dudes named Jerome to fetch me my hat whenever I want it.

“Hold up, do y'all wanna learn a new dance?
Are you qualified to learn one? That's what I thought! Who can dance out there? Okay, we gonna try a new dance. And if I don't see everybody doin' it, I don't wanna see you no more!”

SQUAWK!!!!🦜

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #1980s

THE TIME
Ice Cream Castle
1984 Canada pressing

Today is your old pal Ape’s birthday (hold for applause……), and before I head out for a days worth of festivities, I’m starting my day out with one of my favorite albums of all time.

If I could have grown up with ANY father (I didn’t have one), or at least be adopted by ANY DUDE of my choice, my choice would have been MORRIS FUCKING DAY.

Under his tutelage, I would have learned how to be the coolest motherfucker on Earth: how to look into a mirror all day and whisper I love you, how to do “The Bird”, and how to train dudes named Jerome to fetch me my hat whenever I want it.

“Hold up, do y'all wanna learn a new dance?
Are you qualified to learn one? That's what I thought! Who can dance out there? Okay, we gonna try a new dance. And if I don't see everybody doin' it, I don't wanna see you no more!”

SQUAWK!!!!🦜

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #1980s

THE TIME
Ice Cream Castle
1984 Canada pressing

Today is your old pal Ape’s birthday (hold for applause……), and before I head out for a days worth of festivities, I’m starting my day out with one of my favorite albums of all time.

If I could have grown up with ANY father (I didn’t have one), or at least be adopted by ANY DUDE of my choice, my choice would have been MORRIS FUCKING DAY.

Under his tutelage, I would have learned how to be the coolest motherfucker on Earth: how to look into a mirror all day and whisper I love you, how to do “The Bird”, and how to train dudes named Jerome to fetch me my hat whenever I want it.

“Hold up, do y'all wanna learn a new dance?
Are you qualified to learn one? That's what I thought! Who can dance out there? Okay, we gonna try a new dance. And if I don't see everybody doin' it, I don't wanna see you no more!”

SQUAWK!!!!🦜

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #1980s

THE TIME
Ice Cream Castle
1984 Canada pressing

Today is your old pal Ape’s birthday (hold for applause……), and before I head out for a days worth of festivities, I’m starting my day out with one of my favorite albums of all time.

If I could have grown up with ANY father (I didn’t have one), or at least be adopted by ANY DUDE of my choice, my choice would have been MORRIS FUCKING DAY.

Under his tutelage, I would have learned how to be the coolest motherfucker on Earth: how to look into a mirror all day and whisper I love you, how to do “The Bird”, and how to train dudes named Jerome to fetch me my hat whenever I want it.

“Hold up, do y'all wanna learn a new dance?
Are you qualified to learn one? That's what I thought! Who can dance out there? Okay, we gonna try a new dance. And if I don't see everybody doin' it, I don't wanna see you no more!”

SQUAWK!!!!🦜

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #1980s

Another day, another arrival. #bluray #physicalmedia #MarioBava #JohnWoo

ONKYO DX-7333
(2001)

#cd #onkyo #hifi #stereo #retro #vintage #audio #physicalmedia #joshi_es

THAT PETROL EMOTION
Manic Pop Thrill
1986 UK pressing [first]

Decided to spend a beautiful weather day by taking a day-trip down island, and the majesty of where I live was on full display today.

Found a handful of things I’ve been hunting for quite some time, but THIS was my favorite find of the day.

Manic Pop Thrill is the only album of theirs I’m SUPER passionate about and care to own, and I finally got one today.

Jagged, nervous, guitar driven #80s power pop of the highest order.
It’s abrasive, but very catchy.
A level of awesomeness that was never matched by any of those subsequent albums.

One of the most overlooked classic albums of any genre.

If you don’t know it, or you like The Undertones, spend some time with it.
You’ll like it as much if not MORE than anything that band did.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #1980s #recordstore #recordstores #80sMusic #indie #alternative #powerpop

THAT PETROL EMOTION
Manic Pop Thrill
1986 UK pressing [first]

Decided to spend a beautiful weather day by taking a day-trip down island, and the majesty of where I live was on full display today.

Found a handful of things I’ve been hunting for quite some time, but THIS was my favorite find of the day.

Manic Pop Thrill is the only album of theirs I’m SUPER passionate about and care to own, and I finally got one today.

Jagged, nervous, guitar driven #80s power pop of the highest order.
It’s abrasive, but very catchy.
A level of awesomeness that was never matched by any of those subsequent albums.

One of the most overlooked classic albums of any genre.

If you don’t know it, or you like The Undertones, spend some time with it.
You’ll like it as much if not MORE than anything that band did.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #1980s #recordstore #recordstores #80sMusic #indie #alternative #powerpop

THAT PETROL EMOTION
Manic Pop Thrill
1986 UK pressing [first]

Decided to spend a beautiful weather day by taking a day-trip down island, and the majesty of where I live was on full display today.

Found a handful of things I’ve been hunting for quite some time, but THIS was my favorite find of the day.

Manic Pop Thrill is the only album of theirs I’m SUPER passionate about and care to own, and I finally got one today.

Jagged, nervous, guitar driven #80s power pop of the highest order.
It’s abrasive, but very catchy.
A level of awesomeness that was never matched by any of those subsequent albums.

One of the most overlooked classic albums of any genre.

If you don’t know it, or you like The Undertones, spend some time with it.
You’ll like it as much if not MORE than anything that band did.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #1980s #recordstore #recordstores #80sMusic #indie #alternative #powerpop

THAT PETROL EMOTION
Manic Pop Thrill
1986 UK pressing [first]

Decided to spend a beautiful weather day by taking a day-trip down island, and the majesty of where I live was on full display today.

Found a handful of things I’ve been hunting for quite some time, but THIS was my favorite find of the day.

Manic Pop Thrill is the only album of theirs I’m SUPER passionate about and care to own, and I finally got one today.

Jagged, nervous, guitar driven #80s power pop of the highest order.
It’s abrasive, but very catchy.
A level of awesomeness that was never matched by any of those subsequent albums.

One of the most overlooked classic albums of any genre.

If you don’t know it, or you like The Undertones, spend some time with it.
You’ll like it as much if not MORE than anything that band did.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #1980s #recordstore #recordstores #80sMusic #indie #alternative #powerpop

THAT PETROL EMOTION
Manic Pop Thrill
1986 UK pressing [first]

Decided to spend a beautiful weather day by taking a day-trip down island, and the majesty of where I live was on full display today.

Found a handful of things I’ve been hunting for quite some time, but THIS was my favorite find of the day.

Manic Pop Thrill is the only album of theirs I’m SUPER passionate about and care to own, and I finally got one today.

Jagged, nervous, guitar driven #80s power pop of the highest order.
It’s abrasive, but very catchy.
A level of awesomeness that was never matched by any of those subsequent albums.

One of the most overlooked classic albums of any genre.

If you don’t know it, or you like The Undertones, spend some time with it.
You’ll like it as much if not MORE than anything that band did.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #1980s #recordstore #recordstores #80sMusic #indie #alternative #powerpop

My favorite thing about visiting Ditch Records in Victoria, B.C. is that I get to piss in front of Frank Zappa.
While HE shits.

Life is about taking advantage of your opportunities.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #frankzappa #recordstore #recordstores #frankzappa #canada #vancouverisland #BritishColumbia #pnw #artrock

My favorite thing about visiting Ditch Records in Victoria, B.C. is that I get to piss in front of Frank Zappa.
While HE shits.

Life is about taking advantage of your opportunities.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #frankzappa #recordstore #recordstores #frankzappa #canada #vancouverisland #BritishColumbia #pnw #artrock

My favorite thing about visiting Ditch Records in Victoria, B.C. is that I get to piss in front of Frank Zappa.
While HE shits.

Life is about taking advantage of your opportunities.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #frankzappa #recordstore #recordstores #frankzappa #canada #vancouverisland #BritishColumbia #pnw #artrock

My favorite thing about visiting Ditch Records in Victoria, B.C. is that I get to piss in front of Frank Zappa.
While HE shits.

Life is about taking advantage of your opportunities.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #frankzappa #recordstore #recordstores #frankzappa #canada #vancouverisland #BritishColumbia #pnw #artrock

My favorite thing about visiting Ditch Records in Victoria, B.C. is that I get to piss in front of Frank Zappa.
While HE shits.

Life is about taking advantage of your opportunities.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #frankzappa #recordstore #recordstores #frankzappa #canada #vancouverisland #BritishColumbia #pnw #artrock

Gripe:

If the word “Records” appears in the title of your store AND your sign, and 99% of your shit is toys, shirts, BluRays, games and dildos… remove the word RECORDS from your name and sign.

You are nothing but a low-rent Toys R Us for sexual deviants.
Not a record store.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #toys #killyourself

Gripe:

If the word “Records” appears in the title of your store AND your sign, and 99% of your shit is toys, shirts, BluRays, games and dildos… remove the word RECORDS from your name and sign.

You are nothing but a low-rent Toys R Us for sexual deviants.
Not a record store.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #toys #killyourself

Gripe:

If the word “Records” appears in the title of your store AND your sign, and 99% of your shit is toys, shirts, BluRays, games and dildos… remove the word RECORDS from your name and sign.

You are nothing but a low-rent Toys R Us for sexual deviants.
Not a record store.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #toys #killyourself

Gripe:

If the word “Records” appears in the title of your store AND your sign, and 99% of your shit is toys, shirts, BluRays, games and dildos… remove the word RECORDS from your name and sign.

You are nothing but a low-rent Toys R Us for sexual deviants.
Not a record store.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #toys #killyourself

Gripe:

If the word “Records” appears in the title of your store AND your sign, and 99% of your shit is toys, shirts, BluRays, games and dildos… remove the word RECORDS from your name and sign.

You are nothing but a low-rent Toys R Us for sexual deviants.
Not a record store.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #toys #killyourself

Setting off on a day trip #vinyl crawl down island.

Hopeful I’ll find some gems today.

🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧
#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music

Setting off on a day trip #vinyl crawl down island.

Hopeful I’ll find some gems today.

🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧
#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music

Setting off on a day trip #vinyl crawl down island.

Hopeful I’ll find some gems today.

🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧
#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music

Setting off on a day trip #vinyl crawl down island.

Hopeful I’ll find some gems today.

🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧
#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music

Setting off on a day trip #vinyl crawl down island.

Hopeful I’ll find some gems today.

🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧🦧
#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music

burned me a little #bluray "mix tape" of videos for the van. should pair well with my little #raspberrypi running #batocera

#physicalmedia

BASF 90 Chromdioxid II. hifi stereo cassete 132m.
https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/7635091-basf-90-chromdioxid-ii?store_id=263401
Sitewide SALE Up To 40% Off Everything @TeePublic #tshirts #laborday #stickers #hoodies #hats #backtoschool #physicalmedia #music #mixtape #retro

BASF 90 Chromdioxid II. hifi stereo cassete 132m.
https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/7635091-basf-90-chromdioxid-ii?store_id=263401
Sitewide SALE Up To 40% Off Everything @TeePublic #tshirts #laborday #stickers #hoodies #hats #backtoschool #physicalmedia #music #mixtape #retro

BASF 90 Chromdioxid II. hifi stereo cassete 132m.
https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/7635091-basf-90-chromdioxid-ii?store_id=263401
Sitewide SALE Up To 40% Off Everything @TeePublic #tshirts #laborday #stickers #hoodies #hats #backtoschool #physicalmedia #music #mixtape #retro

BASF 90 Chromdioxid II. hifi stereo cassete 132m.
https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/7635091-basf-90-chromdioxid-ii?store_id=263401
Sitewide SALE Up To 40% Off Everything @TeePublic #tshirts #laborday #stickers #hoodies #hats #backtoschool #physicalmedia #music #mixtape #retro

How many optical drives do you have on your main everyday rig ?

I have 2 on my archlinux rig, btw. 1 of 'em is unplugged from my mobo though.

#electronics #mastodon #askfedi #physicalmedia #askfediverse #archlinux #linux #optical #dvd #bluray #cd

ULTRAVOX
Vienna
1980 Canada pressing

A stone cold classic before I head out and start my Monday.

One of my favorite #80s records that I will never tire of.

I know diehards prefer the earlier #70s Ultravox records, but Vienna is the one for me.

The first one with Midge Ure on it, replacing the departed (he left, he didn’t die) John Foxx.

Full of really great tunes, and one of the defining albums of the early eighties #synthpop genre.

One of my all-time favorite fun and ridiculous facts:
The title track, unquestionably the band’s biggest song, reached #2 on the UK singles chart.

The song that kept it from being #1?

Joe Dolce’s “Shaddap You Face”.
😂

Apparently, good taste was on vacation in 1980.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #cratedigging #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art #1980s #80sMusic #synth #newwave #ultravox #music

DEFTONES
Around The Fur
2011 U.S. reissue

More Deftones!

I remember how excited I was when this came out in ‘97. I had just spent a year and a half obsessing over Adrenaline, and was really hoping that Around The Fur would be just as good.
Was it ever.

Not only was it good, it was superior in EVERY way, and took a huge creative leap forward.

It is somehow HEAVIER, but also super atmospheric and dreamy.
It’s more melodic, the guitars are down-tuned and absolutely pummeling, and Chino’s lyrics and voice are emotional and soaring.

This is their first GREAT record, and it would only get better from here, because White Pony was on the horizon.

I still feel like The Deftones are underrated.
They’re huge, and people love em, but I feel it’s not enough.
Incredible band.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #cratedigging #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art #deftones #1990s #90s #90smusic #aroundthefur

THE MUPPETS
The Muppet Movie (Original Soundtrack Recording)
1979 Canada pressing

The Muppets were a pivotal part of my childhood.
From The Muppet Show to the subsequent movies, those characters and songs are tattooed on my heart and soul forever.

Until today, it was the only soundtrack of the initial run of movies (Movie, Caper, Manhattan, Christmas Carol) that I didn’t own on vinyl.

Regardless of how you feel about The Muppets, this is worth owning solely for Paul Williams’ “Rainbow Connection”, just a stunningly beautiful song regardless of how old you are.

An even bigger bonus is that this was a used copy that STILL had the movie poster inside of it. They’re almost always missing.

If I were to ever adopt a child, I’d want it to be Animal.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #cratedigging #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art #muppets #1970s #70s #70smusic

DEFTONES
Adrenaline
2022 U.S. reissue

From the beginning, I never understood why they got lumped in with all of those inferior shithead “nu metal” bands.

For starters, they were first out the gate, and were around before any of those asshole bands reared their very ugly heads (and music).

Musically, DEFTONES were always a far more interesting and dynamic band. Amongst all those pummeling guitars and pounding drums was always an incredible sense of melody and songcraft.

I was a fan of them right from the start. As a junior in high school, I was instantly obsessed with Adrenaline.
Their very first record, it’s far from their best. It is however, one of my two favorites.

Chino is an incredible front man, and as a live act, they’ve always been just MAMMOTH.

My love for this band will never waiver. And it all started here.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #cratedigging #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art #1990s #90s

VARIOUS ARTISTS
You’re No Big Deal (Grunge, The U.S. Underground And Beyond 1984-1994)
2025 UK 4xCD Box Set

I was DEEPLY saddened to learn of the passing of L7’s Jennifer Finch from brain cancer.
Really awful news.

So, I’m pulling this great Cherry Red set out in her honour, as L7 were a significant part of that particular brand and era of music, and because my second favorite L7 song is on here (“Shove”).

I LOVE this set.
Some interesting choices here to go along with the usual suspects.
All the grunge-a-riffic Seattle bands (minus an obvious few due to licensing issues I’m sure), as well as legendary tentpole #80s bands like Husker Du, The Replacements, Dinosaur Jr., Superchunk, and more.

Even “Sex Type Thing” is on here, which may seem like an odd choice, but it’s 100% completely appropriate.

Pour some of your 40 out for Jen Finch today.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylfinds #rare #art #music #1990s #90s #90smusic

BEASTIE BOYS
Ill Communication
2009 U.S. 2xLP reissue

Rockin’ some jazzy boom-bap from the fuckin goats.

Check Your Head will always be my favorite Beasties album. It is a flawless magnum opus and in my mind, the greatest #HipHop album ever.

Ill Communication is not far behind. Sometimes, I just need to hear it.
Sure Shot, Sabotage, Root Down, Heart Attack Man… I mean…cmon man.
The Beasties were, still are, and will FOREVER be THE SHIT.

Like Ma Bell, I got the Ill Communication.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #cratedigging #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art #rap #1990s #90s #90smusic #TheBeastieBoys #illcommunication

THE SEVENTY SEVENS
All Fall Down
1984 U.S. pressing

A fantastic #newwave -y #alternative record from the land of 1984.

I liberated this from my basement this morning. I have no earthly idea how it would have ended up down there, because I LOVE this record.

Really catchy, super-infectious well-written songs with jangly guitars and subtle synths.

Really fun record that has been returned to its proper place in the library.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #cratedigging #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #art #1980s #80s #80sMusic #synth #synthpop #artrock #indie

KING CRIMSON
Frame By Frame (The Essential King Crimson)
1991 U.S. 4xCD Box Set

The last of the really cool CD acquisitions from yesterday, and it was so reasonably priced, I couldn’t leave without it.

A pretty comprehensive oral history of King Crimson; 3 discs of compiled album tracks from every period, with a 4th disc of live recordings the same.

The book is SUPER COOL, but for me, it takes a backseat to the awesome (and complete) King Crimson family tree, drawn by Hideyo Itoh.
That alone is a cool art piece and suitable for framing.

I love EVERY era and EVERY iteration and lineup of King Crimson, but this morning, I’m starting with the ‘81-84 Disc #3 (the “Discipline” era), a run only touched by the original ‘69-71 run.
Fripp, Belew, Levin & Bruford are magic together.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art #cds #kingcrimson #prog #artrock #progressive #robertfripp

SCREAMING TREES
Invisible Lantern
1988 U.S. CD 💿 issue

Awesome little find today!

As much as I love the #90s Trees output (and I do LOVE IT), the major label money and production value made them a bit of a different band in comparison to the earlier SST albums like this one.

Their earlier records lean more into hazy & heavy #psychedelic #garage rock than the #grunge -a-riffic albums from the halcyon 90s alternative days.

I don’t see a lot of these early SST Trees albums lying around on CD, nevermind vinyl.

It’s a bit of a shock to hear Lanegan’s vocals on these albums if all you’re familiar with is the deep, gravelly voice from their heyday.
Here, his voice is much higher-pitched, and perhaps not yet affected by a lifelong journey into drugs.

A pretty great album, with one of my all time favorite Trees tunes in “Smokerings”.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #1990s #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art #cds #80s #1980s

Bandai Namco confirms the physical release of The Blood of Dawnwalker (open-world RPG from ex-CD Projekt RED devs Rebel Wolves) is full game on disc, playable offline. Day-one patch optional. A rare win for physical ownership in a year of boxed launchers. Sept 3, 2026 on PS5, Xbox, PC. https://pocg.net/news/blood-of-dawnwalker-full-game-on-disc-2026/ #RetroGaming #PhysicalMedia #GamePreservation

YOSUKE YAMASHITA AND ADELHARD ROIDINGER
Inner Space
1977 Germany pressing

It’s hot as hell on the island today, so I’m content to just chill inside today and stay cool while listening to music.

A warm, spacious and atmospheric #jazz record between two masterful improvisers.

In the case of Yamashita, this is far more mellow and refined than his previously intense and raw works. It’s quite reflective and intimate sounding, and perfect for a day like today.

I think that even people who don’t appreciate jazz at all can throw this on and appreciate how rich and great it sounds.

Side question, though.

Who names their kid “Adelhard”?

Asking for a friend.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #cratedigging #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art #improvisation #improv #yosukeyamashita #adelhardroidinger

KARL ERIKSON
Aerogramme
1973 Canada pressing

An earthy, organic #folk #countryrock record, Aerogramme was one of the first handful of records I bought after moving to Canada.

Fantastic organic sounding #70s production, but that wouldn’t mean anything if the songs weren’t any good, and these are great tunes. Wonderfully constructed, all anchored by Erikson’s familiar sounding and comforting voice.

All three of Erikson’s albums are great, but this one is the one for me.

Since leaving the music business, Erikson has worked in Australia as an Associate Professor of Contemporary Communication at Central Queensland University, He has been an academic researcher, ethnomusicologist & producer in Australia, where he has spent decades studying and documenting Indigenous music and culture.

If he was my teacher, I’d only ask questions about Aerogramme.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #cratedigging #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art

VARIOUS ARTISTS
All Ears (10 New And Original Hits With A CB Theme)
1977 U.S. pressing

Quite the ridiculous record that I just couldn’t pass up, because it looked JUST like my kinda stupid.

Made for Radio Shack in the mid #70s , this is a collection of songs that all have a CB theme to them.

Rock, jazz, R&B, gospel, soul… this thing is ALL over the place, but all the songs drive down the Citizens Band 2-Way radio highway.

In all honesty, there’s some pretty good tunes on here. “Honey Bee (Please Answer Me)” by Randy Goodrum is a particular standout for me, as is “Everybody's Somebody (In Our C.B. World)” by Ed Bernet.

For only $1.00, I couldn’t go wrong.
Pretty entertaining shit, straight down to the “Index Of Terms Used By CB’ers” on the back cover.

10-4, good buddy.
Over and out.
🫡

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CYNDI LAUPER
The Goonies 'R' Good Enough b/w What A Thrill
1985 Canada 7” pressing

A killer find from my trip downtown today!

This song is forever tattooed on my childhood due to its affiliation with one of my all-time favorite movies, The Goonies.
Every time I hear it, I’m transported right back to that movie theatre where I saw it on opening weekend in Milford, Ma.

Both the record AND picture sleeve are in immaculate shape, and I’ve never owned one before where BOTH were intact. I either saw the sleeve either no record, or the record in just a shitty plain paper sleeve.

Pure sentimental #80s joy, man.
It’s the little things that make you happy.
And this makes me very happy.

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JAWBREAKER
Etc.
2022 U.S. Ltd. Edition reissue

If the R.E.M. collection Dead Letter Office that I posted is my favorite b-sides & rarities album ever, THIS would be a very close second.

On this Masto, I’m on record many times in saying that #jawbreaker is one of the three or so most beloved bands of my lifetime. They have enriched my life in so many ways that it’s hard to imagine.

THIS collection gathers all the split 7” songs they did with other bands, stray B’s, cover songs, and alternate recordings throughout their existence.

Perfect way to start off a Monday morning and head into a new week.

A quick note: I’ve always preferred the Dear You-era recording of “Boxcar” that appears here (as well as on the expanded edition of Dear You). It’s got way more muscle, and just sounds waaay better.
Have always loved the Psych Furs cover as well.

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THE SONICS
Introducing The Sonics
2012 U.S. reissue

More Sonics please!

Great reissue of this collection by Beat Rocket, with Side One tracks 6 & 7, and Side Two tracks 7 & 8 as bonus cuts included only on this special edition.

After posting the debut Sonics album the other day, I’ve been listening to them a TON. They have certainly been the soundtrack of my Summer, and probably will continue to be until football season starts.
Been cranking them everyday; at home, in the car, down at the beach and lagoon.

Perfect end to a wonderful Sunday.

On the 7th day… God rested.
To listen to The Sonics.

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JIM LOWE
The Green Door / Four Walls
U.S. 7” single reissue

In 2006, I lived in #woonsocket #rhodeisland with my new wife in a shitty little apartment.

I used to leave this little radio unit on during the day to give the pets some noise while we were gone. Id leave it on this local AM station called ON Radio, & hook it into a tape deck & record it onto 90min tapes, to see what weird shit I could capture.

One day I heard this AWESOME song playing, & for years, I had NO IDEA what it was or who it was by.

This is one of the greatest early rock and roll songs.
It’s mysterious, has a super interesting production value, and just absolutely smokes.

That bright, percussive honky tonk piano sounds AMAZING, and was achieved by songwriter Bob Davie by placing thumbtacks on the piano hammers and speeding up the tape during production.

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