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The Kinks: Rare Vinyl, CDs & More In Stock
Kinks Klassics In Stock Here’s a few choice highlights, for more Klassic Kinks click here Find more Klassic Kinks Kollectables (enough already) here
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Punk rock brand: the Sex Pistols to feature on a range of credit cards
…..surely one of the saddest things you’ll ever hear….. Shoppers may soon be flourishing credit cards featuring the word ‘bollocks’, as Virgin Money harnesses legendary punk band’s aesthetic They railed against consumerism, but the Sex […]
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Top 10 Collectible Vinyl, CDs, Merchandise and Music Memorabilia added this week
…..goodies this week include a killer autographed Rolling Stones magazine spread, a hugely sought after 30 disc (yes 30!) promo rarity from Peter Gabriel, also look out for a sealed Beatles US boxset, a rather tasty vintage Bowie […]
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Rare vintage Japanese promotional only posters: Bay City Rollers, Beatles, MSG, Coverdale Page & More…
Some time back we acquired a huge collection of rare Japanese promotional only posters that an ex-industry exec had collated over two decades. Some of these have never seen the light of day, none […]
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Records from a rented room: ‘It’s like discovering new friends and soulmates’
When Anita Sethi moved into her flat, she discovered the owner had left behind a turntable and a treasure trove of vinyl. In the first of a new series about her exploration of the collection, […]
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The Damned to play special 40th anniversary gig
Captain Sensible and The Damned to mark 40 years since first UK punk-rock single, New Rose, with a concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall in May 2016 The Damned are to mark the 40th […]
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When Led Zeppelin Visited India
Legendary rock group Led Zeppelin are to unveil previously unheard tracks recorded with Indian musicians during a visit to Mumbai more than four decades ago. Sidharth Bhatia recalls the band’s visit to India’s entertainment capital […]
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Jack White’s Third Man Records to open new store in Detroit
The former White Stripes frontman plans to open a new retail and office space in the area he went to school Jack White has announced plans to open a new branch of his Third Man […]
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Autographed Collectors’ Store: Rare Signed Memorabilia From Elton John, McCartney, Pet Shop Boys..
…and more….check out our stunning selection of genuine, investment grade, autographed items, here’s a few to whet the appetite, for more info click here
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HMV Plans To “Take Vinyl Back To The Massess”
With vinyl sales in the UK at a 20 year high, rejuvenated high street retailer HMV has lined up a bunch of exclusive releases and special offers as it tries to assert itself as a […]
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John Lennon’s ‘long lost’ Gibson guitar goes up for sale
A guitar owned and used by John Lennon on many of The Beatles early recordings before being lost after a gig is going to be auctioned in the United States. The Gibson J-160-E acoustic guitar […]
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An Un-graffiti’d Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti Original Vinyl LP from 1975
Even if you didn’t see our earlier shared post of a graffiti’d Zep LP [see it here or scroll down], here’s an original 1975 unadulterated, unblemished, excellent copy of Physical Graffiti. In stock now – find […]
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Legendary Bruce Springsteen: Tenth Avenue Freeze Out 7″ Vinyl from Japan, 1975
We know this could be a wallet buster, but if you’re a Springsteen collector you will no doubt be lusting after this..! Legendary 1975 Japanese wide centred 7″ vinyl single, backed with She’s […]
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Who really buys vinyl? The answer will surprise you
Middle-aged men are snapping up classic albums by Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac for their music collections, leaving hipsters out in the cold The vinyl revival has been hard to miss. While sales of CDs […]
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British acts account for 1 in 7 albums sold worldwide
….sounds good doesn’t it? But then you realise it’s One Direction and Ed Sheeran, so….a good thing or not…tell us what you think? One Direction, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay helped UK artists account for one […]
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Ennio Morricone: good film scores have been replaced by the bad and the ugly
Ahead of a world tour, revered composer says today’s film-makers sell their movies short by using electronic instruments or amateur musicians Too many films are blighted by lacklustre music, with directors failing to grasp the […]
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Top 10 Collectible Vinyl, CDs, Merchandise and Music Memorabilia added this week
…..some killer Japanese pressed rock/metal vinyl this week, with sought after rarities from Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Iron Maiden, all original and all in incredible condition…that’s not all though….look out for some hideously rare […]
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Dick’s Picks: The Arman Ratip Trio, Rare ’60s Turkish Jazz Fusion Vinyl LP
This week’s choice from our resident vinyl guru ‘Mr A’ is this super rare, Turkish Jazz fusion LP by the Arman Ratip Trio….for full details on the website click here Rare 1970 UK 6-track vinyl […]
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The Beatles Infamous ‘Butcher’ LP Cover Explained…
Take a close look at the photo above. See how “File Under: the Beatles” and “T 2553″ are partially obscured? Spotting that little line is like striking gold in a record store, because it suggests […]
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Move over, Glastonbury: promoter says the age of the music festival is passing
Harvey Goldsmith says lack of major acts to succeed the likes of the Rolling Stones or Muse will spell end for big summer events The age of the big British summer music festival, including Glastonbury, […]
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Massive record collection to be publicly exhibited
Visitors will be able to listen to 45,000 Top 40 records after a digital music company bought the collection at auction At the beginning of the month, Keith Sivyer’s extraordinary record collection was unveiled to […]
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Watch This! Another Plaque In The Wall: Pink Floyd Unveil 50th Anniversary Plaque
Pink Floyd have returned to the site of their formation to mark their 50th anniversary as a band. Founding members Roger Waters and Nick Mason unveiled a plaque at London’s University Of Westminister (formerly Regent […]
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Is This The Most Expensive Jazz Vinyl Record Ever Sold?
Hank Mobley’s fabled Blue Note cut changes hands for £7,300. An album by tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley has sold on eBay for £7,300 (roughly $11,162). Released on Blue Note in 1957, the self-titled LP – […]
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The Beatles Yesterday And Today – rare, investment quality original Butcher sleeve Vinyl LPs
Hot footing it through the doors at Eil Towers recently came not only, the MONO version of the legendary Beatles US LP Yesterday & Today, with its infamous ‘Butcher Sleeve’, but the even rarer STEREO […]
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Has The Compact Disc Lost Its Shine?
It’s 30 years since Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms began the CD boom. How did the revolution in music formats come about and what killed it? Thirty years ago this month, Dire Straits released their […]
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Just Landed: Monster Metal/Rock/Prog Rarities! Original Japanese Pressed Vinyl LPs
…..killer bunch of original Japanese pressed vinyl LPs, includes Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, Gentle Giant & more…here’s a few to get the ol’ juices flowing, for full list click here
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How The Beatles walked away from hit studio in money row
The Beatles pulled out of a planned recording in 1966 because they did not want to be exploited, a previously unseen letter by George Harrison reveals They were the world’s first boy band but The […]
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Bruce Dickinson’s Speed Down The Road legendary 1980 UK 7″ Vinyl Single
SPEED Down The Road Ultra rare legendary 1980 UK Speed Records blue label with silver print vinyl 7″ single which also includes the track ‘Man On The Street’ – featuring Bruce Dickinson [known as ‘Bruce […]
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Top 10 Collectible Vinyl, CDs, Merchandise and Music Memorabilia added this week
…..biggies this week include not just a STEREO 1st Press Beatles ‘White Album’ but a 1st Press MONO as well, a mega-rare Radiohead debut Drill EP on both vinyl and CD, Henry Cow Vintage Concert […]
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Dick’s Picks: Henry Cow Original Vintage Concert Poster
This week’s choice from our resident vinyl guru ‘Mr A’ is this original, vintage tour poster from ’70s experimentalists Henry Cow, read on for the full gory details…… For full details on the website click […]