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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.
🫡

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

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.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #cratedigging #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art #1980s #80sMusic #80smovies #movies #TheGoonies #cyndilauper

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.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #cratedigging #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art #1980s #80sMusic #80smovies #movies #TheGoonies #cyndilauper

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.

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

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.

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

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.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #cratedigging #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art #TheSonics #punk #garage #protopunk #seattle

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.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #records #vintage #retro #physicalmedia #analog #cratedigging #vinylcollection #vinylfinds #rare #art #TheSonics #punk #garage #protopunk #seattle

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.

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

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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THE NIGHTINGALES
In The Good Old Country Way
1986 UK pressing

A bonafide classic for a Saturday night.
The Nightingales final album of their original run; one that mixes #postpunk , #folk , #artrock and incredibly unique arrangements.

A lot of people regularly refer to this as their greatest artistic achievement, which we can debate, but I’ll tell you what… it’s DEFINITELY Robert Lloyd’s best lyrical tour-de-force.
A sharp, witty, dry and sarcastic lyrical masterclass on his part.

This album doesn’t get anywhere near the universal acclaim as it deserves. People who know KNOW. However, they didn’t get the same flowers as Gang Of Four, Wire, The Fall…. ANY of those bands.
And they fucking should have.

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THE NIGHTINGALES
In The Good Old Country Way
1986 UK pressing

A bonafide classic for a Saturday night.
The Nightingales final album of their original run; one that mixes #postpunk , #folk , #artrock and incredibly unique arrangements.

A lot of people regularly refer to this as their greatest artistic achievement, which we can debate, but I’ll tell you what… it’s DEFINITELY Robert Lloyd’s best lyrical tour-de-force.
A sharp, witty, dry and sarcastic lyrical masterclass on his part.

This album doesn’t get anywhere near the universal acclaim as it deserves. People who know KNOW. However, they didn’t get the same flowers as Gang Of Four, Wire, The Fall…. ANY of those bands.
And they fucking should have.

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R.E.M.
Dead Letter Office
1987 U.S. pressing

R.E.M.’s collegiate/I.R.S. run from ground zero up until they signed with Warner is without question my favorite period of any band’s existence ever.

Those six years were as fruitful and as groundbreaking as any band’s period in history.

Originals of those early records are not that hard to find on vinyl, but for some reason, it was very hard for me to procure an original Dead Letter Office.
I’d never seen one around where I live now, and it took me going back to Boston to visit about a month ago to finally get one.

This is my favorite b-sides and rarities album ever; collecting all of the stray tracks up until Life’s Rich Pageant.
Lots of cool cover songs here, but MY highlight is “Windout”, which appeared on the soundtrack to Bachelor Party.

Much maligned by many.
Not by me.
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R.E.M.
Dead Letter Office
1987 U.S. pressing

R.E.M.’s collegiate/I.R.S. run from ground zero up until they signed with Warner is without question my favorite period of any band’s existence ever.

Those six years were as fruitful and as groundbreaking as any band’s period in history.

Originals of those early records are not that hard to find on vinyl, but for some reason, it was very hard for me to procure an original Dead Letter Office.
I’d never seen one around where I live now, and it took me going back to Boston to visit about a month ago to finally get one.

This is my favorite b-sides and rarities album ever; collecting all of the stray tracks up until Life’s Rich Pageant.
Lots of cool cover songs here, but MY highlight is “Windout”, which appeared on the soundtrack to Bachelor Party.

Much maligned by many.
Not by me.
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IRON MAIDEN
Somewhere in Time
2024 Europe reissue

Saturday evening super-dopeness.
Replacement copy for my best-to-shit OG pressing.

Top 5 all time #metal album for me.

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IRON MAIDEN
Somewhere in Time
2024 Europe reissue

Saturday evening super-dopeness.
Replacement copy for my best-to-shit OG pressing.

Top 5 all time #metal album for me.

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JUDAS PRIEST
British Steel
2017 Europe reissue

In the past, many of you out there have said to me, “Ape, you don’t seem well. When was the last time you talked to a priest?”

Friday, July 17th, 2026.
9:52 pm.

Since I woke UP the neighbors this morning with an incredible racket, I may as well put them to bed the same way.

You’re welcome.

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JUDAS PRIEST
British Steel
2017 Europe reissue

In the past, many of you out there have said to me, “Ape, you don’t seem well. When was the last time you talked to a priest?”

Friday, July 17th, 2026.
9:52 pm.

Since I woke UP the neighbors this morning with an incredible racket, I may as well put them to bed the same way.

You’re welcome.

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This morning, I woke up to the sound of a lot of commotion and human traffic on my street.

I groggily looked out my bedroom window and saw about 40 cars parked on my street.

Upon closer look, I saw a tent on the front lawn of the houseacross the street, and loads of people walking around with various items.

ESTATE SALE!
And barely had to get dressed.

As far as records and CDs go, it was miles and miles and miles of utter dog shit.

BUT… I found THIS.

A really nice Sony PS-LX3 Direct Drive turntable, in perfect working order.

They wanted only 50 bucks for it, but I talked them down to 30.

Now THATS a hell of a find.
Got it all hooked up, and it sounds great!

So now I’ve got TWO really great sounding direct drive machines in the study.

The maiden voyage goes to Total: From Joy Division To New Order.

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This morning, I woke up to the sound of a lot of commotion and human traffic on my street.

I groggily looked out my bedroom window and saw about 40 cars parked on my street.

Upon closer look, I saw a tent on the front lawn of the houseacross the street, and loads of people walking around with various items.

ESTATE SALE!
And barely had to get dressed.

As far as records and CDs go, it was miles and miles and miles of utter dog shit.

BUT… I found THIS.

A really nice Sony PS-LX3 Direct Drive turntable, in perfect working order.

They wanted only 50 bucks for it, but I talked them down to 30.

Now THATS a hell of a find.
Got it all hooked up, and it sounds great!

So now I’ve got TWO really great sounding direct drive machines in the study.

The maiden voyage goes to Total: From Joy Division To New Order.

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THE SONICS
Here Are The Sonics!!!
2020 UK MONO reissue

It’s 7:30 am and I’m about to make my neighbors really unhappy.

Full volume wake call for everybody with one of the greatest albums of all time, period.

Some call them the original punk rock band.
I suppose there’s SOME truth to that, but the fact of the matter is that they were just a great band period, regardless of genre.

These songs are just incredible, and they sound as fresh and as brand new today as they did in the #60s .
Just an incredibly important and savage rock band.

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THE SONICS
Here Are The Sonics!!!
2020 UK MONO reissue

It’s 7:30 am and I’m about to make my neighbors really unhappy.

Full volume wake call for everybody with one of the greatest albums of all time, period.

Some call them the original punk rock band.
I suppose there’s SOME truth to that, but the fact of the matter is that they were just a great band period, regardless of genre.

These songs are just incredible, and they sound as fresh and as brand new today as they did in the #60s .
Just an incredibly important and savage rock band.

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SANDY BULL
Inventions
1965 Canada pressing

Absolutely perfect record for a rainy, thundery Thursday night on the island.

Pretty much a flawless album start to finish, and unquestionably Sandy Bull’s magnum opus masterpiece.

It pretty much has it all.
Incredible folky guitar playing, Middle Eastern vibes, drone-y experimental improvisation, and some killer #jazz flair courtesy of drummer Billy Higgins.

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SANDY BULL
Inventions
1965 Canada pressing

Absolutely perfect record for a rainy, thundery Thursday night on the island.

Pretty much a flawless album start to finish, and unquestionably Sandy Bull’s magnum opus masterpiece.

It pretty much has it all.
Incredible folky guitar playing, Middle Eastern vibes, drone-y experimental improvisation, and some killer #jazz flair courtesy of drummer Billy Higgins.

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CHEER-ACCIDENT
Sever Roots Tree Dies
1988 U.S. pressing

A super-cool find at the end of a loooong-ass day.

I had no idea what this was. Just bought it on a whim after about 2 seconds of research.

What a wonderfully weird #80s album. I’ll try my best to explain this…

An #experimental trio that mixes #prog rock, #postpunk , #avantgarde improvisation, occasional #artpop , and CRAZY ass dynamics that duck and weave in and out of soft/quiet & roundhouses to the head.

Think latter-day King Crimson having a baby with the punkest, weirdest girl from your graduating class.

This is an exciting record, and I can tell I’m going to have to listen to it several times to have it reveal itself to me in full.

Just a killer record, and a very pleasant surprise.
Now I have something to obsess over these next few weeks.

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CHEER-ACCIDENT
Sever Roots Tree Dies
1988 U.S. pressing

A super-cool find at the end of a loooong-ass day.

I had no idea what this was. Just bought it on a whim after about 2 seconds of research.

What a wonderfully weird #80s album. I’ll try my best to explain this…

An #experimental trio that mixes #prog rock, #postpunk , #avantgarde improvisation, occasional #artpop , and CRAZY ass dynamics that duck and weave in and out of soft/quiet & roundhouses to the head.

Think latter-day King Crimson having a baby with the punkest, weirdest girl from your graduating class.

This is an exciting record, and I can tell I’m going to have to listen to it several times to have it reveal itself to me in full.

Just a killer record, and a very pleasant surprise.
Now I have something to obsess over these next few weeks.

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PEARL JAM
Merkinball
1995 U.S. CD issue

A wonderful find this morning from a random thrift visit!
This was SEALED; with both the sleeve and disc in flawless condition.

Due to stupid and moronic contractual bullshit, these killer two songs could not be included on Mirror Ball, the record Pearl Jam made with Neil Young.

THESE were PJ-lead songs written by them with Vedder on vocals. Despite being forced to release it as their own single, it’s just an extension of Mirror Ball.

“I Got Id” is one of Pearl Jam’s best songs PERIOD, and Neil Young’s guitar work on it is absolutely savage.
The b-side “Long Road” is pretty good, but in no way is it on the same level as “I Got Id”.

Love that I finally own this, but NOW I need to find the 7” single version.

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PEARL JAM
Merkinball
1995 U.S. CD issue

A wonderful find this morning from a random thrift visit!
This was SEALED; with both the sleeve and disc in flawless condition.

Due to stupid and moronic contractual bullshit, these killer two songs could not be included on Mirror Ball, the record Pearl Jam made with Neil Young.

THESE were PJ-lead songs written by them with Vedder on vocals. Despite being forced to release it as their own single, it’s just an extension of Mirror Ball.

“I Got Id” is one of Pearl Jam’s best songs PERIOD, and Neil Young’s guitar work on it is absolutely savage.
The b-side “Long Road” is pretty good, but in no way is it on the same level as “I Got Id”.

Love that I finally own this, but NOW I need to find the 7” single version.

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CORBEAU
Illégal
1982 Canada pressing

Some hard-edged melodic #80s rock from Quebec.

I don’t understand what these songs are about, as 90% of this album is sung in French. Musically however, I really dig it.
This was the last record that singer Marjolene Morin would be on before taking her powerful rock vocals with her into a pretty successful solo career.

Apparently, this band was VERY popular at the time in and around Quebec and Canada. They got a lot of airplay, and Illégal is considered the peak of that success.

It’s the only record of theirs I’ve ever seen or heard, but based on how much i like this, I’d jump at the chance to buy others.

Really fun band.

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CORBEAU
Illégal
1982 Canada pressing

Some hard-edged melodic #80s rock from Quebec.

I don’t understand what these songs are about, as 90% of this album is sung in French. Musically however, I really dig it.
This was the last record that singer Marjolene Morin would be on before taking her powerful rock vocals with her into a pretty successful solo career.

Apparently, this band was VERY popular at the time in and around Quebec and Canada. They got a lot of airplay, and Illégal is considered the peak of that success.

It’s the only record of theirs I’ve ever seen or heard, but based on how much i like this, I’d jump at the chance to buy others.

Really fun band.

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TEST DEPT.
The Unacceptable Face Of Freedom
1986 UK reissue

Some noisy industrial badassery gets last spin of the night.

I cannot for the life of me remember when or how I first learned of Test Dept..

I had a friend in high school hook who was SUPER into 80s and 90s industrial, so I think he probably made me a mixtape that had all that stuff on it, like the Wax Trax! stuff, Ministry, etc.

This is the sound of scrap metal, oil drums, sheet steel, and salvaged industrial machinery.
And politics.
Angry 80s politics.
😂
I love this record, and it’s by far their best.

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TEST DEPT.
The Unacceptable Face Of Freedom
1986 UK reissue

Some noisy industrial badassery gets last spin of the night.

I cannot for the life of me remember when or how I first learned of Test Dept..

I had a friend in high school hook who was SUPER into 80s and 90s industrial, so I think he probably made me a mixtape that had all that stuff on it, like the Wax Trax! stuff, Ministry, etc.

This is the sound of scrap metal, oil drums, sheet steel, and salvaged industrial machinery.
And politics.
Angry 80s politics.
😂
I love this record, and it’s by far their best.

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KEITH MOON
Two Sides Of The Moon
1975 U.S. pressing

Quite frankly, one of the worst, MOST HORRIBLE albums ever made.
If the survival of millions of kids depended on me making it through this abysmal dryhump, then I’m sorry, millions of kids are going to die.

A lot of people try to stand up for this album and say it’s parody or satire, but those people are morons.
I AINT BUYING IT.
It’s just plain awful, period.

I was in my basement going through some “get rid of” boxes, just double checking if it was all worth getting rid of.
I pulled this out because I wanted to see if it was as reprehensible as I remember.

Turns out…

ITS WORSE.

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KEITH MOON
Two Sides Of The Moon
1975 U.S. pressing

Quite frankly, one of the worst, MOST HORRIBLE albums ever made.
If the survival of millions of kids depended on me making it through this abysmal dryhump, then I’m sorry, millions of kids are going to die.

A lot of people try to stand up for this album and say it’s parody or satire, but those people are morons.
I AINT BUYING IT.
It’s just plain awful, period.

I was in my basement going through some “get rid of” boxes, just double checking if it was all worth getting rid of.
I pulled this out because I wanted to see if it was as reprehensible as I remember.

Turns out…

ITS WORSE.

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DON JOHNSON
Heartbeat
1986 Canada pressing

Dear Vinyl Ape reader,
We regret to inform you that you have been chosen at random to read the new Vinyl Ape post on Don Johnson’s Heartbeat.

In all seriousness, here’s the thing with this album…

Is it revolutionary? No.
Is Don a great singer? No.
He’s adequate at best. Certainly not terrible. Just lacking personality.
However…

The SONGS are really not that bad. If you look at the people who contributed to this record, it’s actually quite impressive.
Tom Petty, Bob Seger, Dweezil Zappa, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Willie Nelson… it’s insane.

The SONGS are pretty good, but it does suffer a bit from the typical #80s AOR production.

So why can’t I stop revisiting this every few years? Is it a guilty pleasure? Or just a pleasure?
And why do I piss myself every time I walk by the microwave?

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DON JOHNSON
Heartbeat
1986 Canada pressing

Dear Vinyl Ape reader,
We regret to inform you that you have been chosen at random to read the new Vinyl Ape post on Don Johnson’s Heartbeat.

In all seriousness, here’s the thing with this album…

Is it revolutionary? No.
Is Don a great singer? No.
He’s adequate at best. Certainly not terrible. Just lacking personality.
However…

The SONGS are really not that bad. If you look at the people who contributed to this record, it’s actually quite impressive.
Tom Petty, Bob Seger, Dweezil Zappa, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Willie Nelson… it’s insane.

The SONGS are pretty good, but it does suffer a bit from the typical #80s AOR production.

So why can’t I stop revisiting this every few years? Is it a guilty pleasure? Or just a pleasure?
And why do I piss myself every time I walk by the microwave?

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BONNIE TYLER
Faster Than The Speed Of Night
1983 Canada pressing

Oh man.
What a huge bummer.

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the great Bonnie Tyler, one of the most badass female powerhouse singers ever.

Growing up as a kid, “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” was unavoidable in the #80s , due to my two older teenage sisters (they adored that song), as well as the song’s place in various facets of popular culture over the years.

As an album, this is a bit of an odd one.
It’s got the massive Jim Steinman-penned single (he produced the album as well), two other originals, and SIX cover songs that are completely different than the originals. The thing is though, Tyler makes them pretty great.
Her version of CCR’s “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” Is pretty damn cool.

R.I.P. to an absolute badass.
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BONNIE TYLER
Faster Than The Speed Of Night
1983 Canada pressing

Oh man.
What a huge bummer.

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the great Bonnie Tyler, one of the most badass female powerhouse singers ever.

Growing up as a kid, “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” was unavoidable in the #80s , due to my two older teenage sisters (they adored that song), as well as the song’s place in various facets of popular culture over the years.

As an album, this is a bit of an odd one.
It’s got the massive Jim Steinman-penned single (he produced the album as well), two other originals, and SIX cover songs that are completely different than the originals. The thing is though, Tyler makes them pretty great.
Her version of CCR’s “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” Is pretty damn cool.

R.I.P. to an absolute badass.
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