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MORT GARSON
Electronic Hair Pieces
Year Unknown Canada reissue

Yes! Finally!

This was the only Mort record I was missing, & I finally completed my Mort library this morning by finding this MINT copy downtown.

I am a huge fan of Mort Garson, as some of you may have noticed over the last 2 years.

This goes not just for his signature most famous album Plantasia, but everything.
His film and tv work over the years was equally as impressive, & he was never afraid to try something odd or interesting.

This is where Hair Pieces comes in.

I’d say that, no, it’s not his best album, but there’s enough cool shit on here to make it worth owning. Here, Mort attempts space-age Moog-ified versions of songs from the hit musical Hair.

Music I’m not a fan of to begin with, but Mort makes it more interesting for me.
It’s just the sound of Mort, baby.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #electronic #prog #mortgarson

Frank Sinatra’s Last Great Performance Served as the Bridge Between ‘Dirty Harry’ and ‘Se7en,’ but Was Bleaker Than Either
#IndieWire #Commentary #Features #Film #FrankSinatra #Physicalmedia #TheFirstDeadlySin #VinegarSyndrome

https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/frank-sinatra-first-deadly-sin-last-great-vigilante-movie-1235213085/

THE CRAMPS
Psychedelic Jungle
2025 Europe reissue

Needed a little musical high voltage to get me out of bed and moving today, and The Cramps will have no problem doing so.

My love for this album goes back to when I was a punk kid, getting stoned and skating down at 8-Ball Skate park.

Both this and Songs The Lord Taught Us were always in heavy rotation, along with the rest of our cherished musical fare.

“Goo Goo Muck” and “Primitive” are perfect tunes.
They all are, really.

Slashing guitars, menacing and sleazy, warped and psychedelic.

Yes, and please.
🙏

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #thecramps #garage #psychobilly #punk #alternative #indie #psychedelic #horror #1980s #80s #80sMusic

"The Right Stuff" 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray from Criterion

Get it: amzn.to/46ddaS1

The U.S. space program's development from the breaking of the sound barrier to selection of the Mercury 7 astronauts

#4K #4KUHD #4KBluray #bluray #PhysicalMedia #ad #BlurayCollector #moviesky #filmsky #history #biography

Dubmood: Lost Floppies Vol.3
Fantastic release, especially love the painted case.
#analogmedia #physicalmedia #cassette #tape

GODSPEED YOU BLACK EMPEROR!
F♯ A♯ ∞
2018 Canada Remastered reissue

Oh man.
If only EVERY reissue was handled with the care and attention to detail like this is.

Every aspect of this is identical to the original, hand-made copies that came out in ‘97.

Even manilla envelope of items is complete, down to the flattened penny.

And the remaster is INCREDIBLE sounding.

I bought this, Lift Your Skinny Fists, and Slow Riot For New Zero Kanada on CD in my early 20’s, all at the same time.

I was heavily in the throes of my Mogwai obsession, and really dove into exploring bands that were part of that “#postrock “ label. If it was super cinematic, and dynamic, I was all in.

F♯ A♯ ∞ was the first of the three that I listened to, and for the next several weeks, those three CDs were pretty much all I listened to.
My subway rides to work from Astoria to Times Square were epic.

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

TV ON THE RADIO
Return To Cookie Mountain
2023 UK, EUROPE & US reissue

Some apple pancakes 🥞 and TV On The Radio for breakfast.

It was a magical thing experiencing this band in real time as they came up in the early 2000’s, and it didn’t take long for everyone in NY to understand that these dudes were THE SHIT.

Even David Bowie thought so.
So much that he agreed to appear on this absolute masterpiece (see: “Province”). He is here strictly as a fan, and nothing more.

This whole record is outstanding, but it is centred around one of the gnsrliest, most badass signature rock songs of the past 20 years in “Wolf Like Me”, a savage, visceral experience that has never lost a bit of its edge, even 2 decades later.

Those shows I saw were astonishing.

I remember hearing about Gerard Smith dying of lung cancer.
Not a good day.

Incredible band that means a lot to me.

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

Went into town and bought more #physicalmedia #bluray #vinyl #cd

The Limited Edition "Little Shop of Horrors" #Steelbook 4K UHD Blu-ray is BACK IN STOCK at Amazon!

amzn.to/4gnBTZI

A nerdy florist finds his chance for success & romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant

#4K #4KBluray #bluray #PhysicalMedia #ad #moviesky #filmsky #musical #comedy #horror

The Criterion Collection is an organization that tries to preserve, and make avail, what are considered classic movies worth preserving. Selling alot of timeless #films on Physical Media. And they dont have to be that old.

Netflix has notoriously been avoidant of theatres and phys-media. But there are exceptions.

#Criterion will publish #KPDH DVD, BluRay, & 4K copies. With all sorts of extras.

https://www.criterion.com/films/36058-kpop-demon-hunters

#Animation #KPop #Movies #Film #PhysicalMedia

Xbox is now allowing physical games to have digital entitlements.

Your discs. Now also digital.

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/08/26/your-discs-now-also-digital/

#Xbox #PhysicalMedia #Digital #Hardware #Microsoft #Gaming

From June: What are the least problematic streaming services / home video options?
https://www.diversetechgeek.com/least-problematic-streaming-services-home-video-options/

#streaming #physicalmedia #Jellyfin #ThrowbackThursday

Random Roar: Talking About My Games Backlog, Part 2
It's been nearly two months since part one? Wow, time flies.
https://www.dcgameblog.com/2026/08/random-roar-talking-about-my-games-backlog-part-2/
#PhysicalMedia #PlayStationbrand #PSNBlackout #RandomRoar #SonyComputerEntertainment

DINOSAUR JR.
There Near
2026 U.S. pressing
Translucent Pink vinyl

And day you get a new Dino record is a GREAT day, and as always, one of the greatest bands of all time have not disappointed.

I just don’t understand how they keep doing it.
Since reuniting 20 years ago, they have continued to put out STELLAR records that are 100% on par with the pre ious records, regardless of which lineup you’re talking about.

This record sounds savage.
But then again, what else would you expect?

J MASCIS belongs on the Mount Rushmore of guitar players.
I don’t think you can even argue that at this point.

PROTECT DINOSAUR JR. AT ALL COSTS.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #indie #alternative #dinosaurjr #artrock

DOLLY PARTON
The Hits Of Dolly Parton
1976 Canada pressing

Still reeling from today’s news.
😢 💔

I’ll be listening to a LOT of Dolly over the next few days, I imagine. I’m starting with this, which I blind pulled from my vast Dolly section.

My mother was the 2nd youngest of 15 (!) kids.
EVERY single one of my Aunts and Uncles LOVED real country music (not the shit they’ve passed off as country over the last 40 years), and growing up, Dolly was just always on.
Didn’t matter whose house I went to.
I fell in love with her early.

Then, I saw 9 to 5, & learned she was also VERY funny, and a very good actress.

Further down the road, whilst living in NYC in 2000, I got to spend a magical half hour with her.

She was one of the kindest, loving and wonderfuly warm people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.

The world is a little worse off today.

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

#Godflesh kind of morning. #vinyl #physicalmedia

LLOYD COLE AND THE COMMOTIONS
Rattlesnakes
1984 Canada pressing

Back in the abode for last spin of the night.

A pretty great #alternative #newwave #poprock from our favorite distant galaxy, the #80s .

A masterclass in songwriting, particularly the song “Perfect Skin”, which Cole gives complete credit to Bob Dylan.

Cole overdosed on Bob during recording, and in a lot of spots, it’s apparent.
But Cole is not some Dylan clone.

He has a very distinct individual approach, particularly with the lyrics, which are very literate; with nods to Norman Mailer and Renata Adler (see “Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken?” and “Speedboat”, respectively).

Which makes sense seeing Cole studied English and Philosophy at the University Of Glasgow.
The songs are FULL of those kind of literary & cultural references & intellectual humor.
A wonderful debut 35 minutes from a great songwriter.

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

MOTHER LOVE BONE
Apple
2025 Europe reissue
Orange Opaque [Habanero] vinyl

Was thinking about Andy Wood today, which drove me to throwing this on.

When I was 13/14 in 1991, and the Pearl Jam, Temple Of The Dog, and #seattle #grunge thing was happening, I was unaware of MLB.

My crash course (much like most kids my age) was through the soundtrack to the movie Singles, and the epic song “Chloe Dancer/Crown Of Thorns”.

This whole album is incredible.
“Stardog Champion” fucking rules, and “Man Of Golden Words” made its way onto many mix CDs I made for friends. The “Crown Of Thorns” here is missing the “Chloe Dancer” front end.
For the version on Singles, check out the Shine E.P..

It’s a sad thing, what happened with Andy Wood.
What a talent.
But this record is HIS legacy.
Forever legendary.

And without IT, we get no Pearl Jam, and no Temple.

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

PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION
Parade
1986 Canada pressing

Was in the mood for some Prince on this beautiful Sunday afternoon.
A blind Prince pull produced Parade.

A perfect example of a VERY good soundtrack to a REALLY awful movie.
This (with the exception of maybe Singles) has to be the gold standard.

Acting as the soundtrack to the repugnant film Under The Cherry Moon, this has a bevy of killer tunes on it, particularly the final three tracks.

Even if you dislike everything that comes before (why would you?), the run of “Kiss”, “Anotherloverholenyohead”, and “Sometimes It Snows In April” alone make Parade worth owning.

The movie though?
Find a DVD copy, take a huge dump on it, then catapult it into the hot August sun.
If you can prove to me you’ve watched it all, I’ll give you $400.
(Checks will not be honored) 😂

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #Prince #1980s #80s #80sMusic

RICHARD AND LINDA THOMPSON
Shoot Out The Lights
1982 Canada pressing

Another one I haven’t listened to start to finish in a long time.

I first learned of Richard Thompson through my absolute hero Bob Mould, who did a savage live cover version of “Shoot Out The Lights” (from the Cabaret Metro in Chicago) on his POISON YEARS compilation that I drilled into the ground as a kid.

For years, I thought it was a Bob song, and when I found out it was a cover, instantly sought out THIS album, and started to explore Richard’s music.

THIS is still the gold standard of his catalog for me, with MIRROR BLUE running a close second.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #vinylcollection #art #music #1980s #80s #80sMusic #RichardThompson

THE MEN THEY COULDNT HANG
Night Of A Thousand Candles
1985 UK pressing

A Sunday morning spin of some #folk -y psychobilly #punk country from London in the #80s .

I bought this blind from a cheap bin while I was visiting a friend in Atlanta, Georgia around 2018.
We were killing some time before going to a Braves game, and I found this fun little record store in The Battery.

This was their first record, and it’s got more than a little bit of a Pogues-y vibe to it (albeit less loose and sloppy-sounding), which is probably why I like it so much.
Celtic/English folk with punk energy, it’s a very English sounding working-class kind of record.

Great songs, great passion.
A record I’m always happy to revisit, but haven’t in a while.

Although I do like some of their records that came after, nothing tops this one for me. It’s just REALLY good.

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