Black Sabbath are the undisputed godfathers of heavy metal. The towering riffs of Tony Iommi set the band apart from many of the blues rock based bands of their time, while Ozzy Osbourne’s unique vocals added an extra layer of darkness Geezer Butlers looming bass and Bill Ward’s death march […]
Bruce Springsteen has announced details of his new studio album, Western Stars. It is the first new music from The Boss in five years, following on from his 2013 album High Hopes. It is due for release on June 14th via Columbia, and the first single from the album is […]
For better or worse, the ‘90s will be remembered for a lot of iconic moments, but mostly it will be for the music. There was the rise of Brit Pop and the battle between Oasis and Blur, Nirvana bringing grunge to the mainstream and influencing an entire generation to wear […]
The impact Oasis had in the 90’s cannot be understated, and they helped bring British rock music back into the mainstream. Their songs help define a generation of youth culture as Noel Gallagher’s perfect songwriting met the brash swagger of his brother, Liam. It was lightening in a bottle, and […]
From Rolling Stone: Wu-Tang Clan members RZA, Ghostface Killah and Cappadonna appear on the new soundtrack to slasher film Thriller. The album also includes RZA’s original score for the Dallas Jackson-directed project, which the rapper-producer also acted in and executive-produced. RZA spoke to Entertainment Weekly about the movie, detailing how he juggled those various roles. “Dallas […]
From NME The 2009 John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy is being adapted as a musical for the theatre stage. Based on a book written by the late Beatles half-sister Julia Baird, the film Nowhere Boy depicted Lennon’s teenage years and starred Aaron Johnson as the musician. Kristin Scott Thomas, David Morrissey and Anne-Marie Duff also starred, while Sam Taylor-Wood made […]
From The Guardian Live recordings of Bob Marley and the Wailers, which were found by chance after spending 40 years in a damp hotel basement, are to appear at auction. The reel-to-reel analogue tapes were recovered during the clearance of a hotel in Little Venice, west London, but, with water damage, mould […]
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For those new to record collecting the huge array of abbreviations and terminology can be bewildering to say the least, so if you don’t know your acetate from your elbow or your promo from your die-cut sleeve, fear not! We’ve put together this short summary of some of the most […]
From NME Peter Hook has announced two special shows which will celebrate the music of Joy Division, with the band’s two albums, ‘Unknown Pleasures’ and ‘Closer’, set to be performed in full. Hook, who played bass in Joy Division during their four years together, is putting on the two special gigs next […]
There’s nothing more satisfying than finding that one record you have been desperately searching for. The one that you have been saving for, waiting for the day it appears and you are ready to make it the centerpiece of your collection. Providing the best, valuable, and high quality records and […]
To own a piece of our musical and cultural history and actually hold the book that Lennon held is for many collectors the Holy Grail and the missing piece to their collection. Here at eil.com we pride ourselves on being able to find the finest signed collectables available. From The […]
From Rolling Stone A setlist is one of the rarest items you can take home from a concert, usually going to VIPs or the lucky fan who gets a guitar tech’s attention. But starting today, getting one is easier – you can bid on more than 100 of them as […]
Ride have announced details of their new album, Future Love. It follows on from their 2017 comeback album, Weather Diaries, and will be released on August 16 through Wichita Recordings. To coincide with the announcement, Ride have unveiled the title track from album which you can hear below. Tracklist: R.I.D.E. Future Love […]
Here at eil.com we realise not everyone’s pockets are so deep they can stump up the readies for that uber-collectable slab of vinyl, CD boxset, vintage memorabilia etc. With that in mind, we’ve put together this new weekly ‘Top 3’ of some of the more affordable collectables that pass through our doors […]
From NME: Prince‘s memoirs, titled ‘The Beautiful Ones’, have finally been given a release date, over three years since they were announced. Plans for the book were first revealed in March 2016, and it was being worked on by Prince until his death the following month. Now, it has been […]
From Ultimate Classic Rock. Santana will release a new album called Africa Speaks on June 7 that’s “inspired by the melodies, sounds and rhythms of Africa,” according to a press release. Rick Rubin produced at his Shangri La Studios in Malibu. The sessions were described as a “joyous and stimulating 10-day period,” with many […]
Our East Kent Buying Office is open for business eil.com and 991.com’s buyer, Glen Bushell heads up our East Kent office which covers East Kent and the East Sussex border including Faversham, Whitstable, Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Canterbury, Ashford, Deal, Dover, Folkestone, New Romney and everywhere in between. If you have […]
This is a very are UK exclusive 10-track limited edition promotional-only picture disc LP of Psycho Circus, the 18th studio album from the rock ‘n’ roll icons. This copy is the mispressed version that is printed as normal and displays the full tracklisting, yet plays Side B on both sides […]
Thanks again to all the sellers attending our buying day last weekend with Vinyl Records, CDs & memorabilia to sell. Plenty more new arrivals will be making their way to new collecting homes soon! If you have unwanted, near mint, records or CDs to sell get in touch. You’ve nothing […]
Ain’t nothing but a jazz thing here at eil.com this week with a vast array of top jazz rare vinyl and CDs coming through the doors, here’s a few to whet your jazz whistle, see them all in our Jazz collectors store. THELONIOUS MONK The Complete Riverside Recordings (Super rare limited […]
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Let’s hope the deck stays dry, otherwise it’ll be Slippery When Wet! From Loudersound. Jon Bon Jovi has announced that he’ll head out on a music cruise in the Mediterranean later this year. He’ll set sail with 2500 fans from Barcelona on August 26 and also take in Palma, Majorca, with the […]
Musicians traditionally tend to write music for themselves. They use the fire burning inside them to spur creativity and write something that other can connect with, which for most is the only reward they need. Of course, it is always nice when the artist is recognised for their achievements from […]
Our West Country Buying Office is open for business! Have you been told by other record dealers “it’s ‘too far to travel”? Do you want to sell your Vinyl Records but have been told you’ll have to wait until the next visit to the area which might be weeks away? […]
There are many types of record collector out there, with some that focus on a style of music, a certain band, or particular era. Others will focus directly on record labels. Labels such as Factory and Creation were known for putting putting out classic new wave and indie, respectively, Rough […]
Along with bring you the best rare and collectable vinyl, we also pride ourselves on finding a wide selection of music memorabilia. From something as simple as books and t-shirts, to weird and wonderful promotional items from around the world. Below are a few of our current highlights, and you […]
From Loudersound A new Tangerine Dream box set is to be released later this year by Universal Music. It’s titled In Search Of Hades: The Virgin Recordings 1973-1979 and will feature seven remastered albums: Phaedra, Rubycon, Ricochet, Stratosfear, Encore, Cyclone and Force Majeure. The remasters have been taken from the original first generation master tapes, while the box set will […]
From Rolling Stone Hollywood Vampires – the supergroup rock outfit comprising Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry – have announced their new album, Rise, which will be released on June 21st via earMUSIC. Produced by Tommy Henriksen, the 16-track set features new single, “Who’s Laughing Now.” In the lyric video for their new song, imagery from […]
Nothing beats a strong, mood setting soundtrack to bring the best out of a movie. It could be a brooding, ominous score to a horror movie, an Ennio Morricone spaghetti western theme, or a synthwave science fiction score. No matter what the movie is, the soundtrack is key. We see […]
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