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On this day in 1982….
….Ozzy Osbourne was arrested in San Antonio, Texas for urinating on the Alamo!! Wait, the story gets better….Ozzy was wearing a dress at the time of his arrest, (due to his wife Sharon hiding all […]
Year: 2017
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New book sheds light on the creative genius of Joy Division/Factory Records producer Martin Hannett
A new book out March 23rd delves into the mysterious world of Factory Records and Rabid Records maverick producer Martin Hannett (RIP), famed for his unusual approach to production (he once made Stephen Morris, Joy […]
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Bruce Springsteen: ‘You can change a life in three minutes with the right song’
From the Guardian The global superstar talks about the masculine facade of Donald Trump, the strength he inherited from his mother, the philosophy he shares with fans, and the joy he delivers on stage Bruce […]
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Super rare Japanese only David Bowie ‘Blackstar’ 12″ vinyl in stock….
How about this little beauty? A 2017 Japanese only exclusive limited edition 3-track 12″ vinyl single pressed on RED VINYL, manufactured exclusively for the V&A ‘David Bowie Is’ exhibition in Japan, it includes the Radio […]
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Take a peek inside Daft Punk’s LA pop-up shop
From NME Let’s admit it – Daft Punk’s big live comeback gig at the Grammys on Sunday was a tad underwhelming. As a doubly-pregnant Beyonce did a gravity-defying balancing act during her performance of ‘Love […]
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
How Many Copies Of The Same Vinyl Album Do You Have In Your Collection?
We don’t blow our own trumpet very often but we have a staggering 22 copies of Kate Bush’s A Kick Inside on our buyers desk today… what a haul. It must be one the largest […]
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You can now get your ashes pressed onto a vinyl record, yes really!
A vinyl record pressed with the ashes of a dead person? No it’s not it’s not the latest release from Jack White’s Third Man label, but rather a new concept from U.K. based company AndVinyly who will (for […]
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Collection of 300+ Dance Vinyl Records – New Home Needed!
This is a great collection of 300++ Dance Record up for grabs … can you give it a new home? Collection Of 300+ Dance Records – Up for grabs! Approximately 300 dance records from the collection […]
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Investment Vinyl – In Today – Beatles Please Please Me Black & Gold Parlophone Label Vinyl LP
Well documented, well researched and money well spent if you’re a Vinyl Investor… Please Please Me (Rare 1963 UK stereo 14-track vinyl LP on the legendary black & gold Parlophone label, with Dick James Music […]
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Future Collectables: David Bowie 180-gram Heavyweight Vinyl LP Reissues In Now
We’ve got a limited number of these brand new, mint, sealed and stickered David Bowie Heavyweight Vinyl Reissues on 180-gram Vinyl – ready for immediate despatch! Click here to see buy these… Looking for […]
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Your Weekly Best Of Premium Collectables including David Bowie, Kate Bush, Miles Davis, Black Sabbath, REM & More
…..big hitters through the doors this week include a monster rare Japanese only David Bowie ‘Blackstar’ 12″ vinyl, a much sought after original 2005 vinyl pressing of Kate Bush’s ‘Aerial’ 2LP, a super limited US only […]
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Green Day bring goofy, politically charged showmanship to London’s O2 Arena
From the Telegraph American pop-punk veterans Green Day are no strangers to controversy. To some degree, it’s become their trade. Having led a revival of the genre in the early Nineties, the Californian trio left […]
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Get More ‘BANG’ for your ‘BUCK’ with our Weekly Top 5 ‘Affordable Rare Vinyl Records & Memorabilia’
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 […]
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Dick’s Picks: Dennis Parker ‘Fly Like An Eagle’ – top drawer ‘sleaze’ disco 12″ vinyl
Dick’s Picks: A little known ‘sleazy disco’ underground smash recorded by a former porn-star-come-daytime soap opera actor – hey ..what’s not to like? Dennis Parker – who? Dennis Parker was a man of many names, born […]
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JAZZ Vinyl & CDs at eil.com this week includes Sun Ra, Buck Clayton, Bill Evans, Wayne Shorter, Paul Gonsalves & More…
Ain’t nothing but a jazz thing here at eil Towers with some top jazz rare vinyl and CDs coming through the doors over the past week, here’s a few to whet your jazz whistle, see […]
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Author! Author! Calling all writers, would you like to contribute to eil.com as a ‘guest author’?
Have you got something you’d like to share about the wonderful world of record collecting? Always fancied putting pen to paper, or even, finger to key, about whatever aspect of music/record collecting that floats your […]
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On this day in 1977…
…. The Police recorded their first single, ‘Fall Out’ for £150 at Pathway Studios, London, England. This single was the only time the original line-up, which featured Henry Pavodani on guitar, released anything, the follow-up […]
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These are the songs that never end: 10 of music’s most rewarding long cuts – what’s your favourite long song?
The Guardian has just published a piece about Father John Misty’s new song Leaving L.A. which clocks in at a whopping 13 minutes (hey, it’s like the ’70s all over again), here’s a link to the […]
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Lost Albums: 10 Amazing Records You’ve (Likely) Never Heard
If you dedicate a large portion of your life to music as I do, you hear a lot of records. It’s quite easy to build an appreciation for tons of obscure music that ends up being lost […]
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New Kate Bush collection just in: Here’s our Top 3 rarities, with many more to come…..
We’ve just had some ‘amazing’ Kate Bush rarities just in, including some top-notch vinyl, CDs, promos and more – there’s heaps more to be added to the site over the next week, so, if you’re […]
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Elton John will help curate new vinyl subscription service
From The Guardian Experience Vinyl will send subscribers the favourite albums of its star curators, including Quincy Jones and Talib Kweli Elton John is among the curators for a new vinyl subscription service based […]
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On this day in 1961…..
….The Beatles appeared at The Cavern Club, Liverpool, for the very first time (as The Beatles), they would go on to make a total of 292 other appearances at the Club. They were paid £5 for […]
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Your Weekly Best Of Premium Collectables including The Beatles ‘Butcher’ LP, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Pink Floyd & More
…..super-sharp-shooters through the doors this week, include a monster rare Beatles ‘Butcher’ sleeve LP, a much sought after modern rarity from Pink Floyd, a rare David Bowie Japanese ‘Crystal Japan’ 7″ single , a sealed (yes […]
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Our US Buyer Returns With Some Super Rare US Vinyl LPs & CDs In Stock Now
Our head buyer returns some super rare Vinyl LPs and CDs to the office this week… Beatles Butcher Sleeves; Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Van Morrison, Fleetwood Mac Vinyl Test Pressings for the 2008 180-gm reissues; […]
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Depeche Mode share ‘Where’s The Revolution’ video and offer fans chance to run their Facebook page
From NME Depeche Mode have shared the video for their recent single ‘Where’s The Revolution’. Directed by Anton Corbijn, the dystopian clip features an army of marching dancers. Scroll below to watch. Meanwhile, the band have also announced […]
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Daft Punk announce first-ever pop-up shop
from NME news have announced details of their first-ever pop-up merch store. Located in Los Angeles at Maxfield (8818 Melrose Ave in West Hollywood), the shop will be open from February 11-19. It will incorporate “a […]
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Spine-tingling’ lost Bob Marley tapes restored after 40 years in a cellar
From Mark Townsend at The Observer A cache of lost Bob Marley recordings has been discovered after lying for more than 40 years in a damp London hotel basement. The 13 reel-to-reel, analogue master tapes […]
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German brand unveils stunning new reel-to-reel tape machine and turntable
From Vinyl Factory We often get asked about players for reel-to-reel tapes since we occasionally acquire these from engineers and collectors alike… well here you go (but you will need deep-ish pockets)… An analogue dream. […]
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It’s February! Swap Your Vinyl & CDs For Cash At Our Kent Buying Days This Friday & Saturday 10th & 11th February 2017
This Friday AND Saturday 10th and 11th February 2017, our buying team will be on hand at our Kent offices to give you a free purchase appraisal for all your unwanted, top condition, Vinyl Records, […]
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Super Rare New Order Substance RIAA Gold Sales Award From 1987
Feast your eyes on this! NEW ORDER Substance Official 1987 US RIAA Certified GOLD Sales Award issued to commemorate American album sales in excess of 500,000 copies. This nicely framed and glazed award measures […]