Music News
RIP Jack Bruce..
We were incredibly saddened to hear the sad news of the passing of Cream’s Jack Bruce at the weekend. With Cream, he brought a lot of joy to music fans around the world for decades […]
Year: 2014
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Original Holly Johnson Industry Sales Awards
With new material out by Holly Johnson, collectors of his early material might like to add one of these to their collection… HOLLY JOHNSON Blast – Official 1989 UK in-house MCA GOLD LP presentation award disc for UK […]
Collecting Advice
A tiny snapshot of our 7″ Vinyl racks at eil.com…
If you’re seeking rare, back catalogue, out of print 7″ vinyl records, look no more. Take a browse through our Rare 7″ Vinyl Listings or search for your favourite artist or band and select 7″ vinyl […]
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
Rare Blur – Previously only available at a Salvation Army Venue gig!
BLUR The Wassailing Song Ultra Rare 1992 UK single sided 7″ vinyl single, which was available only at a Salvation Army venue gig and limited to just 500 copies. Credited on the label as ‘Presented […]
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Record Collecting On A Wing & A Prayer
We know this to be oh-so-true… But never fear, you’ve no need to put your hands on a decomposing pigeon because you can find everything you want and more here at eil.com
Music News
Can You Identify Iconic Album Covers By Looking At A Tiny Detail?
Here’s one of Buzzfeed’s latest quizzes to test your music knowledge, can you guess these iconic album covers just by looking at a small section?? Have a go and let us know how you get on…
Music Memorabilia
One for Gary Numan & McLaren F1 Car collectors – Cars 1992 at eil.com
GARY NUMAN Cars – Rare poster from 1992 Super rare and original 1992 Beggars Banquet UK promotional only billboard poster for the reissue of the track. This stunning poster promotes the various formats as well as […]
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Our oldest example of a music newspaper – Disc – from 1959
No, not disc as in Compact Disc, this piece predates the birth of CD by some 30 years. We discovered this Disc Music Newspaper, featuring Elvis Presley just recently. We were amazed to see just […]
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Kate Bush nominated for two Q Awards
The comeback queen has been nominated for Best Live Act and Best Act In The World Today Comeback queen Kate Bush is up for a pair of prizes at the annual Q Awards on the […]
New Releases
New Vinyl LP reissue from Frank Zappa
FRANK ZAPPA Apostrophe (‘) 2014 UK issue of the 1974 9-track vinyl LP, which includes the famed Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow, picture sleeve – mint, unplayed and sealed from new Explore the extensive back catalogue of […]
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Neil Diamond interview: ‘I hate songwriting. Hate it’
With a new album out this week, Neil Diamond talks to Neil McCormick about life, love and the trials of his profession Neil Diamond wanders the drab, fluorescent lit corridors of Erasmus Hall High School […]
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Future Collectables – King Crimson Starless CD & DVD Box
This has all the makings of a future collectable: King Crimson – Starless – 2014 UK – 40th Anniversary Series limited edition 27-CD/DVD/Blu-Ray box set comprising twenty-three CDs, two DVDs and two Blu-Ray discs. Feature […]
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
Thick As A Brick? Yes, it’s Jethro Tull’s first issue Vinyl LP
Thick As A Brick 1972 UK first issue LP, pressed by Island with the white ‘i’ logo and perimeter text on labels, in superb fold-out thick card newspaper picture sleeve. The sleeve is […]
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Jazz at eil.com – Oscar Peterson, Modern Jazz Quartet & Kenny Clarke
This week’s Jazz newsletter includes releases by Oscar Peterson, Modern Jazz Quartete & Kenny Clarke to name but a few. We get new arrivals every day in the Jazz genre, let us know what you’re […]
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Vinyl Albums A Hit Again With Record Sales
The last time vinyl sales topped one million was back in 1997 – when the Score by Fugees was the year’s biggest LP. Vinyl album sales are flourishing as figures show they could pass the […]
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Are men more passionate about music than women?
Bibi Lynch’s music taste has been shaped largely by the men in her life – does that mean men are more enthusiastic about music? I interviewed a brilliant female photographer on my radio show […]
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These are the best vinyl-only nights in London
There’s something odd about watching a DJ work a MacBook Pro hooked up to CDJ decks and vastly complex mixers. With modern technology enabling the perfect beat-match, what exactly are they doing in there (beyond […]
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
Super rare Status Quo Tokyo Quo – Japanese only Vinyl LP
Status Quo Tokyo Quo Mega rare 1977 Japanese-only 9-track vinyl LP, recorded live at Sunplaza Hall, Tokyo on the 17th of November the previous year, housed in a unqiue red foil embossed & laminated gatefold sleeve […]
Music Memorabilia
Rare, vintage & original Madonna Vinyl, CDs & Collectables in now at eil.com
We have purchased a great collection of Madonna collectables this week. Notable items include rare US promo CDs, Japanese 3″ CDs in mint snap packs, the legendary Sex Book with Erotica promo CD, Ray Of […]
Music Memorabilia
Promotional Poster Of The Day from Japan – Elvis – Artist Of The Century
ELVIS PRESLEY Artist Of The Century 1999.8.16 Rare and official 1999 Japanese RCA/BMG Funhouse Inc. promotional only instore poster. Measuring 29″ x 20″ this example is super glossy and printed to smooth paper, depicting a […]
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
George Harrison Poor Little Girl – rare Japanese promotional only 7″ Vinyl Single
GEORGE HARRISON Poor Little Girl 1989 Japanese promotional only vinyl 7″ with custom black on white labels, also featuring Gone Troppo, housed in a unique white & orange custom sleeve with Japanese/lyrics on the back. […]
New Releases
Future Vinyl LP Collectables – U2 Songs Of Innocence pressed on White Vinyl – in now
U2 Songs Of Innocence – in stock now at eil.com 2014 UK limited edition 12-track double LP pressed on heavyweight WHITE VINYL, includes an exclusive bonus track The Crystal Ballroom [12″ Mix]. Housed in a gatefold […]
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Ozzy Osbourne Memoirs Of A Madman – Future Vinyl LP & Picture Disc Collectables
We’ve had these in just today – buy them now, play them carefully and look after them – we think they’ll be future collectables… Ozzy Osbourne – Memoirs Of A Madman: 2014 UK limited edition […]
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Blondie on film: capturing Debbie Harry’s early years
A few decades ago, up-and-coming punk-pop star Debbie Harry had a photographer on hand to chronicle her every move – her friend, bandmate and lover Chris Stein Of all the faces that define the late […]
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Future Vinyl LP Collectables – Iron Maiden Complete Albums Collection 1980-1988 – in at eil.com now
IRON MAIDEN The Complete Albums Collection 1980-1988 2014 UK limited edition box set containing their first three albums – Iron Maiden, Killers and The Number Of The Beast – pressed on 180 gram vinyl and […]
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Arrived today at eil.com: Rare Vinyl LPs, 7″s and CDs from Japan
Our man in Japan has been super busy as always and several boxes have just landed in our lobby. We’ve a bumper crop of sample and promotional CD albums, with obi-strips and lyric inserts – […]
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Vintage Poster Of The Day – Hawkwind Chronicle Of The Black Sword
HAWKWIND The Chronicle Of The Black Sword UK Tour 1985 UK 22″ x 31″ poster for the November & December tour, never available for retail sale. The poster itself remains in unrestored condition, with a […]
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Holly Johnson: ‘I was never very good at sucking up – it’s just not my style’
Thirty years after topping the charts in Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Holly Johnson is back with a solo album. He talks to Craig McLean about gay rights, jet-set stunts and the Georges In the hushed galleries […]
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
Original U2 I Will Follow 7″ Vinyl Poster Sleeve Edition
If you missed out on this at the time, then pick one up from eil.com now… U2 I Will Follow 1981 US wide centred 7″ vinyl single, also including Out Of Control, housed in a […]
Record Collecting News
The 50 best covers
The Telegraph picks the best covers of songs that shine a new light on the originals, from Jimi Hendrix to the Happy Mondays. By Neil McCormick, Helen Brown, Bernadette McNulty, Thomas H Green Don’t Leave […]