From the BBCThe man credited with discovering the Beatles and who became the band’s first manager has died at the age of 86. Allan Williams was also the original owner of Liverpool’s Jacaranda Club. The […]
By Greg Cochrane – at the BBC In the world of music, 2016 will almost certainly be remembered for the artists we lost rather than the new music the year produced. That’s understandable, but there […]
It’s that time of year again, and by means of celebrating we took a tour around some of the darkest recesses of eil.com warehouse and found this superb collection of New Years Eve-Hootenanny-Hogmany-inspired vinyl records […]
Travel back to a more innocent time and enjoy this superb slice of nostalgia as a fresh-faced George Michael and a young Morrissey discuss the merits of Joy Division, Everything But The Girl and the film Breakdance […]
It’s that time of year again folks, time to kick out the old and welcome the new. With that in mind we thought we’d share with you some of our favourite blog posts of the […]
Out in February 2017 is this mega box set from Status Quo. Working its way through Never Too Late from 1981 and Don’t Stop covers from 1996. There’s also a bonus LP of b-side classics […]
From NME It was set to be produced by Naughty Boy George Michael had reportedly planned to release a new album in 2017, set to be produced by Naughty Boy. The pop star “passed away […]
Courtesy of musicismysanctuary.com Taking it back to 1978 with this priceless informercial by Ronco, giants of the “As Seen On TV” sales pitches which became part of Amercian Pop Culture. The Ronco company also put out […]
From the Guardian The late, great singer’s filmed introduction to the animated Christmas movie might be one of the least well-known parts of his career. But Bowie was a huge fan of Raymond Briggs, as […]
Watch Episode 1 here at the BBC Classic 80s music quiz revived for two seasonal specials hosted by Mike Read. Guests include Toyah Willcox, Tom Bailey, Andy McCluskey, Steve Norman, Mari Wilson and Leee John.
…..more rarest of the rare vinyl & CDs through the doors this week – including a highly sought after Pink Floyd ‘Endless River’ official award, more official awards from Coldplay, a rare Mexican promo only Rolling […]
#This article is from The Guardian in September. A good read – find it here. What’s the best-designed album sleeve? The Beatles’ White Album or Kraftwerk’s Autobahn? Miles Davis’s Tutu or Pixies’ Doolittle? Designers of […]
Here at eil.com we realise not everyone’s pockets are sooo deep they can stump up the readies for that uber-collectable slab of vinyl, CD boxset, vintage memorabilia etc etc….with that in mind we’ve put together […]
Happy 2017 from all at eil.com There is just one more day to get 15% off everything at eil.com Just use voucher code: NEW2017 at the checkout to get your discount. That’s on all rare […]
From the Independent A drunken hymn for those with broken dreams and abandoned hope It’s arguably (undeniably) the best Christmas song of all time. ‘Fairytale of New York’ is a drunken hymn for those […]
Paul McCartney’s acclaimed 1989 album ‘Flowers In The Dirt’ is to be released in March 2017 as a new boxset featuring three audio discs and one DVD – the set will include previously unreleased demos, […]
Courtesy of the BBC:- Test your knowledge of the year in music by making these headlines complete – click here to play
……love ’em or loathe ’em, you just can’t escape ’em – and with 2017 being the 50th Anniversary of Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band we think they just might be in the news again! […]
….BBC Television broadcast The Beatles movie ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, after almost being untouchable since their first brush with fame, this was the first time that the Beatles star began to waver. The film was broadcast […]
……..ahh Boxing Day, a tradition in the U.K. that dates back to middle ages when gifts were handed out to the poor and needy, in 2016 it often means….sitting around drinking and eating chocolate! Here […]
Read more here at The BBC Singer George Michael has died at his home at the age of 53. The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and had huge success as […]
Michael Eavis says Midlands site 100 miles away from Pilton identified in bid to give Somerset farm and residents a year off The clear-up begins after Glastonbury 2016 at Worthy Farm. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images […]
Sick of the same old Christmas songs on repeat? Here, at no expense spared, is our ‘Top 5’ alternative Christmas vinyl records currently in stock….not a turkey in sight! Find more Christmas related vinyl and […]
It is arguably the third most talked-about topic when it comes to the subject of Glastonbury. After the thorny issue of securing tickets and the all-important weather forecast, the iconic festival’s line-up comes under close scrutiny – particularly when it comes to […]
From the Telegraph Has pop ever seen a more dashing, idiosyncratic or electrifying frontman than Adam Ant? It really shouldn’t have worked for a young fellow from Marylebone to dress as a pirate, slather his […]
…..ambient pioneer and all-round music genius Brian Eno has a brand new album, ‘Reflection’ set for release on Jan 1st, released on Warp Records the album will be available on Apple TV and iOS, with […]
Reported on SuperDeluxeedition a-ha (don’t say they’re back together!) have announced plays for a series of acoustic dates that will culminate in a live album/concert film release in late 2017. These ‘intimate’ performances will take place between […]
BBC2 will follow up ‘Five Years’ Bowie documentary with a second instalment, ‘The Last Five Years’, produced and directed by Francis Whately, the new documentary will include previously unseen archive footage, unheard interviews and in […]
…..more rarest of the rare vinyl & CDs through the doors this week – including some monster-rare ’60s Japanese Dylan 7″ vinyl, highly sought after Japanese mail order only Rolling Stones boxset, a US only ‘DJ’ […]
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