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Music Fans Still Love Physical Formats
Thanks to the Huffington Post for this great article by Iain McNav Chairman of top UK indie Cherry Red Records. When I started Cherry Red Records back in 1978 it was the beginning of an […]
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How Reorganising a Record Collection Lead to Mockery and Ridicule
Last week I spent an afternoon in vinyl geek heaven reorganising my record collection. Since moving house (and continent) almost two years ago, they’ve been replaced on the shelf after playing with practically no regard […]
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Want a rare Tractor in your collection?
Tractor: Rare 1972 UK 8-track LP on John Peel’s Dandelion label, regarded as a classic ‘lost’ album in prog/psyche rock circles. This band were so promising that John Peel actually funded the purchase of their […]
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The True Story of How Vinyl Spun Its Way Back From Near-Extinction
Ever see a movie where the protagonist wasn’t born, or the USSR won the Cold War, and the alternate future is different from the present day? Think back to Doc Brown using a chalkboard to […]
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All You Need Is… this rare Beatles A label demo 7″ vinyl
Super rare, perfect for the special Beatles collector or investor in your life. 1966 UK ‘A’ label demonstration vinyl 7″ for the single release, with release date of 7.7.67 on the intact four prong centre, […]
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Handmade vinyl albums: Yours for £2,500
We know that vinyl is back, but now the demand for retro is leading to some extraordinary prices. As LP sales return to a level not seen for almost 20 years, a small west London […]
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Little-known Christmas composers earn bumper festive bonuses
They may not be household names, but the lesser-known writers of some of Britain’s best-loved Christmas songs are still reaping the rewards of their decades’-old hits. The composers of songs including Mistletoe and Wine, Stop […]
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Bob Dylan and Frank Sinatra: twin titans of American music
Bob Dylan’s cover of a song by Ol’ Blue Eyes signals how much these two very different performers actually have in common The most surprising thing about Bob Dylan choosing to release a song made […]
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Northern Soul fans in a spin over sale of rare record
Northern Soul fans are bidding more than £11,000 for a rare 7-inch record, a week before its online auction ends. The London Records’ pressing of Darrell Banks’ club classic Open the Door to Your Heart […]
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Rare 7″ Vinyl Singles In Stock
Incredible selection of rare 7″ singles, foreign pressings, private presses, 7″ box sets, future collectables and more….here’s a few choice pickings, and don’t forget to check the full list available here […]
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The Top Twenty Heavy Metal Albums: Well….Are They?
Reading through this Telegraph Newspaper Top Twenty Heavy Metal list has sparked some furious debate here at EIL Towers (well I definitely heard raised voices and spotted several furrowed brows), what are Nirvana doing in […]
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Frances Bean Cobain producing first Kurt Cobain documentary authorised by his family
Kurt Cobain’s daughter Frances Bean Cobain is producing the first fully-authorised documentary of the late Nirvana frontman’s life. Directed by Brett Morgen, Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck will draw on Cobain’s archives, recordings, artwork, photography, […]
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Incredible collection of Elvis memorabilia comes to London
Britain will get a personal insight into the life of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock-and-roll, in a new exhibition It has been over 35 years since he died, but for those with Elvis Presley […]
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ROLLING STONES Sticky Fingers Pre-Production Acetate!
Just landed at Eil Towers is this incredible pre-production acetate of the Stones legendary Sticky Fingers LP, what a find! Containing markedly different mixes and, in some cases, different takes to those eventually released on […]
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2014: A Look Back At The Year In Vinyl
A whistle-stop guide to the year’s most important developments. “Record Collectors despair as IKEA discontinues EXPEDIT shelving range”. The record collecting equivalent of a #breaktheinternet moment came in February this year when news began to […]
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The 10 Weirdest Things Pressed Into Vinyl Records This Year
Behold, the inexorable rise of the novelty record. Somewhat debunking the myth that we all buy vinyl because the music just sounds better when pressed into virgin black wax, this year has seen what […]
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Collectable & Rare 12″ Singles: Why Buy?
Huge range in stock with new titles added daily Music to suit all tastes, from pop, indie, rock, metal, punk and beyond Prices to suit all pockets Many limited editions/collectables Top Tip: It’s well worth […]
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Daniel Huffman’s Vinyl Records are One-of-a-Kind Works of Art
In March of 2011, the Flaming Lips released a limited edition collaborative 12″ EP with Neon Indian that lit up the internet. It was a fascinating alliance, but the pictures of the actual vinyl records […]
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Jazz In Stock: Why Buy?
Jazz: Why Buy? Superb range to suit all tastes – from Traditional/Dixie style jazz through to Swing, Be-Bop, Hard bop, Free Jazz and contemporary Prices to suit all pockets Many rare original pressings available in […]
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Rare and Investment Grade Collectables: Why Buy?
Why Buy? The items we offer in this range are carefully chosen for their potential to offer a real return for the buyer. In recent years the value of records/memorabilia by a select few artists […]
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Rare Ska and Rocksteady Just landed at eil.com
We’ve just had a handful of super rare Ska and Rocksteady singles come through the doors at eil.com – all original ’60s Island Records pressings, here’s a few choice picks with more to follow over […]
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Record Store Day Rarities: In Stock at eil.com
We’ve got some great Record Store Day rarities from Blur, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, The Fall, Arcade Fire and loads more, all in stock eil.com – be sure to check here for a full list….
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Must Have Classic Albums: In Stock at eil.com
Classic vinyl albums in stock at eil.com
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Manufacturers are struggling to keep up with the resurgence in vinyl records
The crackle of a vinyl revival has been getting louder this year as dropping the needle on a record becomes ever more in vogue. But what has been championed as a victory for music purists […]
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Audiophile Vinyl At Eil.com
Audiophile Vinyl: Why Buy? Audiophile vinyl releases are usually sourced from the original master tapes, allowing for a much closer representation of how the LP originally sounded. They often utilise techniques such as half-speed […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Vinyl
Cardboard box? No. Tall stack in the garage? Definitely not. A very special corner of the attic? Strike three. When it comes to storing and organizing vinyl, some of the most cliche spots are actually […]
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36 Things Vinyl Collectors Love
1. That sound when the needle first hits the record. 2. Finding the perfect record player for your room 3. Getting an amazing set of speakers to really complete the experience. Be sure to check the […]
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Just landed: Original New Zealand Vinyl LPs
Just landed at eil.com is this incredible collection of original New Zealand pressed vinyl, such is its scarcity that it’s got some of the seasoned, battle-hardened vinyl types that populate the office (me included) into a […]
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Insane Record Collections and the People Who Own Them
Photographer Eilon Paz left Israel in 2008 to try his luck in New York. “It was the worst time to try your luck. It was the beginning of the recession. There were no jobs to […]