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Rare & Out Of Print Music Books
Huge range of items in stock including out of print items, imports, limited editions and more…. Wide range of bands/artists to suit all tastes Prices to suit all pockets We all like a book for […]
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Just Arrived: Incredible Batch of Vintage ’60s LPs
We’ve just had an incredible bunch of vintage ’60s/early ’70s vinyl land at Eil Towers, from killer Brit Folk, Psych, Rock and more…here’s a few highlights…
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A Visit To Hansa Recording Studios, Berlin
Home to the recordings of such seminal albums as David Bowie’s “Heroes”, U2’s “Achtung Baby”, and Depeche Mode’s “Black Celebration”, Hansa Studios in Berlin is one of the most famous and iconic recording studios in […]
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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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The vinyl art of Daniel Edlen – in pictures
Arizona-based artist Daniel Edlen has been collecting vinyl since he was a teenager at art school. One day he combined his two passions of art and music, and started painting musicians on to their records. […]
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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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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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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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Music Memorabilia: Why Buy?
Huge range of items in stock, from promotional posters, books, autographed items, long deleted magazines and more Wide range of artists to suit all tastes Prices to suit all pockets Great Xmas gift idea Many […]
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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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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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Weird!! 3D Printed Hand-cranked Record Player
Record players were first introduced back in the late 19th century, in order record and reproduce sounds, and while these machines are no longer used very much today, the technology lives on and remains quite […]
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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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In Stock: Japanese Vinyl & CDs
Japanese Vinyl/CDs: Why Buy? Vinyl is invariably cut from the original masters Premium grade ‘virgin vinyl’ is used Very quiet pressings Superb audio clarity Beautiful presentation Heavyweight card sleeves Bonus UK/Japanese lyric inserts CDs […]
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Making vinyl records: The Sound And The Story (1956)
You want a little history lesson about the production of vinyl records? Check the video below. I just came across a documentary on how vinyl records were made in the early-mid 1960s. “The Sound And The […]
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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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24 Things You Should Know Before Starting A Vinyl Collection
1. Why should I buy vinyl? There are two basic answers for this: You are an audiophile, and fetishize the sound of analog recordings, or you simply like the aesthetics of vinyl records, packaging, and […]
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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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Spinning Wax: 6 Tips for Taking Care of Your Vinyl Record Collection
Taking Care of Your Vinyl Record Collection: You just inherited your family’s record collection. Or perhaps you’ve finally realized that with the huge stack of records lying on your bedroom floor, you might need to […]
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Is this the smallest vinyl record shop in the UK?
In the world of small independent record shops you can’t really get any smaller than a shed. Matt Hawton’s store at the bottom of his garden in Peterborough is thought to be the smallest vinyl […]
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David Bowie New Release Vinyl In Stock….and more….
…Don’t miss these two very tasty Bowie new releases in stock at eil.com… …and if you’re into Bowie we have a superb range of picture discs, limited editions, foreign pressings and more, in stock….here’s a […]
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Vinyl Sales Continue To Surge Worldwide Following Seemingly Impending Death
While debates surrounding music streaming services, online downloads, physical purchases and torrents have been raging the past couple years, vinyl has been making a comeback in a big way. Avoiding what seemed like an imminent […]
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Records Collecting Dust: Great New US Punk Documentary
Keep your eyes (and ears) peeled for this upcoming US Punk documentary – featuring interviews with the American punk scenes key players, what you get is a sneaky peek into the vinyl record collections of […]