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Mega-Rare Dennis Morris Sex Pistols Print….
….just landed at eil.com is this mega-rare autographed 2005/6 UK limited edition framed print of the Sex Pistols by legendary punk photographer Dennis Morris….
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The Beatles’ first record contract sells for $75,000
The Beatles’ first recording contract has been sold at auction in New York for $75,000 (£48,000). The 1961 contract resulted in the single My Bonnie, a rock-and-roll version of a children’s song. It was released […]
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New free NME magazine: More than 500 UK pick-up locations revealed
Over 300,000 copies to be distributed on Fridays at stations, universities and music venues, as well as HMV and Topman stores NME‘s new, free weekly magazine will be available at more than 500 UK locations, […]
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The Beatles Go Audio-Visual For New No. 1 Collection
The Fab Four’s collection of chart-toppers is set for a new edition, 1+, that pairs promo films with their hit songs. THE BEATLES’ 1 collection is set to be reissued in a new package that […]
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Would You Use A Vinyl Subscription Service?
More and more companies are springing up that offer vinyl on subscription, for a monthly fee you trust them to deliver records worth owning direct to your door……good or bad idea? [interaction id=”55fd495df94584352d16cf35″]
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Vinyl countdown: how do three new subscription services stack up?
A new breed of subscription record clubs has sprung up, offering vinyl albums accompanied by handwritten notes and cocktail recipes. But are they any good? To some, vinyl has become a signifier of hipster pretentiousness […]
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More fantastically rare Vinyl LPs and CDs arrive from Japan
This month’s delivery from our man in Japan includes rare CD/DVD sets from Rage Against The Machine, Led Zeppelin, Badfinger and Radiohead. Original LPs from John McLaughlin, Ennio Morricone, John Coltrane and ELO. Obi-strips in […]
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Beautiful, useful, retro hi-fi consoles from Symbol Audio
We just love these… The small, New York-based design company Symbol Audio manufactures hi-fi consoles in the style of those from the 1950s and 1960s, combining both analogue and digital sound… Progress doesn’t necessarily mean […]
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Gracious! Very Rare Vertigo Swirl Prog Vinyl LP!
Just landed at eil.com is this 1970 UK prog rock LP by Gracious! on the hugely collectable Vertigo label. It’s a superb slice of vintage prog, heavy on the Mellotron, with intricate playing throughout, great […]
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Morrissey Claims He May Retire From Touring: Should He, Shouldn’t He? Cast Your Vote
Stating that record labels are not interested, Morrissey claims that the upcoming shows at Hammersmith ‘are likely to be our final ever UK shows…. [interaction id=”55fbd5d5d05eca6a49382150″]
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The pop star and the prophet
Musicians aren’t likely to get rich from selling records today, unlike their 20th Century predecessors – and one man saw it all coming a long time ago. So singer-songwriter Sam York went to ask […]
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Top 10 Collectible Vinyl, CDs, Merchandise and Music Memorabilia added this week
…..big hitters this week at eil towers include two official Wham Gold Discs, a wonderful Japanese RED VINYL Beatles She Loves You 7″, a 1969 New Zealand 1st press of Town & Country by ex-Small Faces Steve Marriott’s Humble […]
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8 Easy and affordable ways to clean your vinyl records by hand
Stressed out by the idea of lathering your first editions in wood glue? Don’t fancy spending a packet on a cleaning machine? Paul Rigby offers eight easy and affordable ways to keep your records in […]
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Watch This: Killer Island Records Ska 7″ Vinyl Singles, Just Landed At eil.com
…..feast your eyes on this treasure trove of killer Island Records Ska ’45s, all being added to the website as we speak…
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Misnamed and shamed: Seven classic album title fails
In an era when it’s not unusual for music conglomerates to focus-group every aspect of their artists’ careers and sweat the details of their releases almost to paranoia, it’s touching to look back to earlier, […]
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America’s Newest Pressing Plant Will Focus On Independent Labels
The clue’s in the name. With 13 million records sold in the United States last year, and demand at its highest in a quarter of a century, pressing plants have been popping up all over […]
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Dick’s Picks: Rare LA Punk LP ‘Black Randy & The Metrosquad’
Dick’s Picks: This week our resident vinyl overlord has shaken off the excesses of Swinging London (see last week), re-fastened his safety-pin, stuck a razor in his fish-nets and has his sights set firmly on […]
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Yoko Ono is organizing the world’s largest peace sign to celebrate John Lennon’s 75th birthday
Ono is looking to gather between 6,000 and 10,000 people in Central Park, New York on October 6 Yoko Ono is hoping to gather between 6,000 and 10,000 people in New York’s Central Park on […]
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On the tracks of Australia’s last record maker
There’s been a resurgence in sales of vinyl in recent years – but in Australia there’s only one company still making discs with a vinyl press. It means business is booming for Zenith Records in […]
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Yeah Yeah Yeah! On This Day In 1963……
……The Beatles ‘She Loves You’ was at number one, and for many not only had Beatlemania officially begun but also the 1960s had really started to swing…..we have a number of different variants of this […]
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The Vinyl Factory To Release Crowded House’s ‘Help Is Coming’ As Special Edition 7″ In Support Of Syrian Refugees
Crowded House’s pertinent 1995 song ‘Help Is Coming’ gets first ever vinyl release. Previously only available on the band’s CD-only album Afterglow, Crowded House are to have their track ‘Help Is Coming’ released on vinyl […]
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Awopbopaloomopalopbombom! Sometimes the best lyrics mean nothing at all
Little Richard’s Tutti Frutti was recorded 60 years ago – part of the rich history of nonsense lyrics on great records Sixty years ago, on 14 September 1955, Little Richard entered J&M studio in New […]
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Sell your Vinyl Records & CDs here tomorrow in Kent:
Our warehouse in Kent is open tomorrow Friday 11th September 2015 to sellers of Vinyl Records, CDs, Pop & Rock Memorabilia. Come along between 9:30am and 4pm and let our professional buyers give you a […]
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Jack White to release retro-style album and record player bundle for kids
Analog aficionado Jack White has a new project designed to get your kids interested in vinyl early on. A joint effort between White’s label, Third Man Records, and Light in the Attic records will release a new kids’ compilation […]
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Top 10 Collectible Vinyl, CDs, Merchandise and Music Memorabilia added this week
…..big hitters this week at eil towers include a monster-rare Japanese Papersleeve 17CD (yes 17!) boxset, and if that’s not enough a Kiss Japanese Papersleeve collection too, a stereo 1st press of the John Mayall & […]
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Do you agree with John Peel – is Vinyl better than CD?
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Inside The New Technics Turntable
Last week, Panasonic sent vinyl fans spinning with news that they will be resurrecting the legendary Technics turntable line. Few details were revealed, beyond that the new build would feature improved elements at every level […]
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Have You Got A Record Collection You’re Looking To Sell? Find Out How Easy It Is With Eil.Com
As the world’s largest buyer of rare and collectable vinyl records, CDs and memorabilia, and now in our twenty-seventh year, we constantly require rare & collectable records, compact discs and music memorabilia from the 1950’s to […]
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Sell your unwanted Mint Condition Vinyl LPs, CDs & Music Memorabilia here on Friday 11th September
Our offices in Kent are open once again on Friday 11th September 2015 to sellers of mint condition Vinyl Records, CDs, Pop & Rock Memorabilia Come along between 9:30am and 4pm and let our professional […]