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Choice Cuts: Hum – You’d Prefer An Astronaut
The ‘90s spawned many ‘one hit wonder’ bands, and there are plenty of cases where you could argue that some bands really did only have one good song. When it comes Hum, while they may […]
Month: April 2020
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Back To The Future, Ben Hur and more rare and collectable soundtracks now in stock
If you enjoy record collecting, you probably have a nice set up with your stereo, turntable, speakers and records set out just perfectly. Now imagine an award for one of your favourite records presented to […]
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Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls announce new live album, Live In Newcastle
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls have announced plans to to released a new live album, Live In Newcastle. The live audio was recorded during Turner’s No Man’s Land tour in November 2019, which saw […]
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Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ played in US hospitals as “a sign of hope” for COVID-19 patients
From Loudersound. Journey’s classic 1981 track Don’t Stop Believin’ is being played in hospitals in Detroit and New York every time a coronavirus patient leaves their care. The Detroit News report the song is inspiring medical staff on […]
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Indie label on isle of Eigg turns lockdown into source of inspiration
As the rest of the UK resisted the temptation to head outside during a hot Easter bank holiday, a music label on the tiny Hebridean isle of Eigg is making a virtue of the lockdown by releasing […]
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
Latest rare and collectable ’90s vinyl in stock, including Daft Punk, Cast, Ride and more
If you were still buying vinyl in the ‘90s, you probably didn’t think that one day albums by Oasis, My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Nirvana, Alice In Chains, and countless others would be worth far more […]
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Bruce Springsteen, Halsey, SZA, Jon Bon Jovi, and more to take part in live stream fundraiser
Bruce Springsteen, Halsey, SZA, and Jon Bon Jovi are among the names set to take part in live stream fundraising concert for the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, JERSEY 4 JERSEY. Live stream will take […]
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Watch Classic Footage of The White Stripes in 2003
Coachella have shared some rare footage of The White Stripes performing Dead Leaves On The Dirty Ground in 2003. Their performance at the 2003 festival has been the stuff of legend among fans, and this […]
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Listen to Death live in Chicago, 1987
Relapse Records are continuing their Non-Analog – On Stage Series of live Death show with a classic set from 1987. The live audio was captured in Chicago during a performance on the Scream Bloody Gore […]
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Your weekly best of premium collectable ideas including Jade Warrior, Ian Carr, The Beatles and more
It isn’t always the cheapest passion to have but being a record collector means you are often prepared to put your hand your pocked for that one-off rarity you’ve always wanted. Its worth it, because […]
Collecting Advice
Record Collecting: Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask….Part 1: Obi-Strips
Record collecting can be an unforgiving world. Ever listened to something in a record shop/record fair and felt unable to walk up and ask what’s playing for fear of saying the wrong thing? Worried that […]
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Hayley Williams Shares cover of Tegan & Sara’s Call it Off
Hayley Williams has unveiled a cover of the beloved Tegan & Sara track, Call It Off, through her Instagram account. The track is taken from Tegan & Sara’s 2007 album, The Con. Writing Instagram, Williams […]
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
Latest Autographed collectables at eil.com, including Goldfrapp, Alice In Chains, The Alarm & more
We all love collecting items from our favourite artist, be it Vinyl LPs, CD’s, Cassette’s, Posters and memorabilia. But there is nothing as good as owning something that has been autographed by the star of […]
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Download Festival announces Download TV
From Loudersound. The organisers of Download Festival have announced Download TV, a virtual festival that’ll take place over the same weekend in June the original festival was scheduled for. Download 2020 was officially cancelled last month, the […]
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
Rare, Hard to Find Record Store Day Titles From Previous Years Now in Stock
Due to the unfortunate and unprecedented situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, this years Record Store Day had to be moved from its regular slot of the third Saturday in April, to June 20th 2020. It […]
Reviews
Judas Priest’s British Steel hits Forty
Text by Phil Ashdown With the new decade barely into its fourth month 1980 was soon to become one of the most important years in heavy metal history with the release of some superb albums […]
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
This weeks Top 3 affordable vinyl, CD and memorabila arrivals including Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon and more
If you are looking to pick up some more affordable items for your collection, you’ve come to the right place. Our catalogue is loaded with mid-price vinyl, collectable CD’s and memorabilia that are perfect for […]
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Iron Maiden’s Debut Album Is Forty
Written by Phil Ashdown On 14th April 1980 Iron maiden released their highly anticipated eponymous debut album. Buoyed by the success of the Running Free single reaching No 34 on the UK charts and a […]
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Dick’s Picks: The mega rare self-titled album from Skin Alley
The self titled album by Skin Alley is a mega rare 1969 UK 1st press stereo 9-track vinyl LP with A1/B1 matrices, plain orange CBS label, picture sleeve complete with company catalogue inner. The West […]
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JAZZ Vinyl & CDs at eil.com this week includes Donald Byrd, Dexter Gordon, Joao Gilberto and more
Jazz is on of the most influential, timeless and enduring genres in music. The structuring and songwriting styles from jazz has been used in other genres such as rock, metal, hip hop and funk throughout […]
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Ex Runaways singer Cherie Currie recruits Slash, Billy Corgan and more for new solo album
From Loudersound. Former Runaways singer Cherie Currie has recruited a host of guest artists for her upcoming solo album titled Blvds Of Splendor. The record will arrive on April 28 through Blackhearts Records on digital and […]
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
This Weeks New Audiophile collectables at eil.com, includes P.I.L, Paul McCartney, Yazoo & more
Along with bringing you the best rare and collectable vinyl, we also pride ourselves in finding a wide selection of Audiophile pressings. Below are a few of our current highlights, So whether it’s a gift […]
Music Memorabilia
Geniuine Rare and collectable music industry awards now in stock from Mazzy Star, Cinderella, Van Morrison and more
The various music industry bodies around the world, such as the British Phonographic Industry, the Recording Industry Association of America and the Australian Recording Industry Association have been presenting artists and labels with awards for […]
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Marillion record new version of Easter… for Easter
From Loudersound. UK proggers Marillion have recorded a brand new version of Easter. The song, inspired by W.B Yeats’ poem Easter 1916 is a fan favourite which appeared on the band’s 1989 album Season’s End, the first to feature vocalist Steve […]
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Ernie Ball swaps guitar strings for face masks
From Loudersound. Guitar string manufacturer Ernie Ball has transformed part of its manufacturing factory in Coachella, California, into a facility to make face masks. The firm are looking to produce approximately 400, 100% cotton masks […]
Music Memorabilia
Latest Memorabilia arrivals from Roxy Music, Elton John, Kylie Minogue and more
Have you ever been to a concert and wish you had picked up something to remember the night by? Maybe it was a tour programme, or a t shirt, or perhaps you just misplaced the […]
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UK Official Vinyl Album LP Chart – Week commencing Friday 10th April 2020
Dua Lipa’s superb second album has dropped a few places on the UK vinyl chart down to five while Lancaster lo-fi psychedelic punk rock duo Lovely Eggs take the number ONE spot followed by Pigs […]
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Phoebe Bridgers announces second album, Punisher; Unveils new single, Kyoto
Phoebe Bridgers has officially announced details of her long awaited second album, Punisher. It will be released on June 19 via Dead Oceans, and follows Bridgers critically acclaimed 2017 debut, Stranger In The Alps. In […]
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Manic Street Preachers announce NHS concerts in Cardiff
From Planet Rock. Manic Street Preachers will play two huge concerts at Cardiff Motorpoint Arena in the run-up to Christmas as a thank you to the NHS for their brave work during the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Rare & Vintage Vinyl & CDs
Flashdance, Phantom of the Paradise, Watership Down and more rare and collectable soundtracks now in stock
There’s nothing quite like a mood-setting score to bring a movie to life. Whether it’s a classic by Ennio Morricone, a grandiose score from John Williams, or a harrowing trip from Goblin, soundtracks are important. […]