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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

In Honor of Neil Peart's Recent Drummer of the Year Award



For the fourth year in a row, Neil Peart has won Drummer Magazine's Drummer of the Year award. This vinyl rip is of YYZ/Drum Solo from Rush's double live LP, Exit Stage Left (1981). What can you say? All drummers sit on a throne but only one can be The King! Here's to you Neil!

Pre-order Jimi Hendrix "Blues" at Amazon for $16.70


To be released January 11th, after a slight delay, at a very friendly sale price of $16.70 - well worth it, I can assure you. Order it here.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Warner Bros. Sale at Musicdirect.com - Many as low as $9.99!


For a limited time, select Warner Bros. vinyl titles are up to 50% off! There are dozens of legendary pop and rock recordings on sale from artists like: Green Day, ZZ Top, Black Sabbath, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Chicago and more. Hurry, at these prices they won't last long.
For the complete list of Warner Bros. vinyl on sale, click here!

Black Sabbath Limited Edition Live Album!


Mark your calendars folks! Black Sabbath has just announced that a new live vinyl record will be released on 1/11/11 and will be limited to only 3,000 copies.

Black Sabbath: Live at Hammersmith Odeon is a three-LP, 180 gram triple gatefold LP that will be released through Metal Club. It features Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Terry “Geezer” Butler, and Vinny Appice at Hammersmith Odeon, London in January 1982 during the band’s The Mob Rules tour. The setlist includes the Dio-era “Neon Knights,” “Heaven And Hell,” and “Children Of The Sea” as well as earlier classics like “War Pigs” and “Paranoid.”

Unfortunately, Metal Club only has participating stores in the U.S and Canada. Visit their website to find your closest location so you can map out your January 11th journey.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Pixies - Wave of Mutilation Vinyl


Beggars just released a photo of the Best of Pixies - Wave Of Mutilation on vinyl. This European version will not be released until January 17 but, from what they say, it sounds, feels and looks…gigantic. And the finished item is as good as they hoped. This first pressing is on colored vinyl so you're gonna have to act quick. I, as always, will be looking out for you! Beggars will create a page with all the release details soon.

Sonic Youth To Repress "Sister" and "Bad Moon Rising"


As reported by prefix...

Sonic Youth reissued Confusion is Sex and EVOL on the ORG Music label earlier this year as part of Record Store Day, and now they have plans to dust off two of their other early works. Sister is set for release on 180-gram vinyl in black and limited edition green wax on Dec. 14, and Bad Moon Rising will appear in black and orange vinyl editions on Jan. 18.

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings 7″ vinyl box set released


Did family commitments or traveling keep you from getting to your favorite record store on Black Friday like it did me?  Did you feel all nausious when you found out all those Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings vinyl box sets were sold out. Well, today's your lucky day!

Apparently, SJ and the DK's are looking out for you. Through the Daptone Records store, you can now order the limited edition 7” vinyl box set of Ms. Jones and the Kings’ latest record, I Learned The Hard Way. Full details after the jump.


Tuesday, November 30, 2010

If you got and extra $165 laying around...


The Decemberists announce The King Is Dead box set!

Pre-order it at their official website. Full details after the jump... Thanks to Consequence of Sound for the tip...

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Don't Forget... Black Friday is Return of Record Store Day!


Metallica, MGMT, Bruce Springsteen, and more than 30 other artists will be driving shoppers into independent record stores during this year's Thanksgiving shopping rush, dropping limited edition vinyl releases as part of "Back to Black Friday."

The event aims to take advantage of the country's biggest annual single day of shopping, November 26, aka Black Friday, and is organized by the creators of Record Store Day, the cooperative project of indie outlets that stock limited edition releases for one day in April.

Get your shopping list ready: a sampling of some of the best Back to Black Friday releases is below.

Want to know where to buy? A full list of Record Store Day shops is on their website.

U2, Wide Awake In Europe
12" numbered vinyl featuring 3 live tracks from band's U2360 Tour.

The Black Keys, Brothers
Deluxe vinyl box set featuring six-track 10" of live tracks.

Iron and Wine, "Walking Far From Home"
12" vinyl and CD single featuring unreleased tracks.

Metallica, Live @ Grimey's
CD and double vinyl set of band's 2008 Nashville show.

Dr. Dog, Double 7"
Double disc single featuring unreleased tracks "Take Me Into Town."

Gaslight Anthem, "Tumblin' Dice"
7" vinyl single of previously unreleased Rolling Stones track.

George Harrison, All Things Must Pass (I've already posted about this one)
3 LP vinyl box set, issued on numbered 180-gram vinyl.

MGMT, "Congratulations"
Gatefold 7" vinyl featuring previously unreleased Erol Alkan remix of "Congratulations."

Bob Dylan, "The Times They Are A Changin'"
7" transluscent red vinyl single with "Like A Rolling Stone" B-side.

Bruce Springsteen, "Save My Love"
7" single including "Because the Night" and 4 color art sleeve.

The Ting Tings, "Hands"
Brit duo's latest single on 7" vinyl, featuring remix by Passion Pit.

Jimi Hendrix, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
10" green vinyl featuring "Little Drummer Boy" and "Silent Night/Auld Lang Syne"

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, I Learned the Hard Way
Soul group's latest album pressed on eleven 7" singles.

Grandaddy Vinyl Repress UPDATE!

So, I got this disappointing email from Amazon this morning:

Hello from Amazon.com.
We're unable to fulfill your order for the items listed below because they aren't available from the supplier any longer. As a result, we cancelled them from your order and your credit card wasn't charged.
the sophtware slump
under the western freeway
We're sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this may have caused.

Thank you for shopping at Amazon.com.
Sincerely,
Customer Service Department
Amazon.com
WTF?! What gives? Did I miss out on a very limited run? Did the TCG ditch plans for a repress altogether? I've sent an email to TCG (The Control Group) requesting enlightenment. Stayed tuned for more info!


"Hewlett's Daughter" from The Sophtware Slump

"Summer Here Kids" from Under the Western Freeway

The trend continues! More very awesome, super-rare, highly sought-after vinyl getting the re-release treatment. Here are two records that have been in desperate need of re-issue for some time now, Grandaddy's Under the Western Freeway and The Sophtware Slump. It seems like these suckas have been out of print since the day after they were issued and am I glad to see them back! And they can be had on the cheap, too! What a welcomed surprise. Both are set for a December 14th release. Pre-order them at amazon.com here and here.

Friday, November 19, 2010

The White Stripes Reissue First Three Albums


Thanks to COS...

Because you need some vinyl to play on your new candy cane coated record player, The White Stripes will reissue their first three studios albums — 1999’s s/t debut, 2000’s De Stijl, and 2001’s White Blood Cells — on November 30th via frontman Jack White’s personal imprint, Third Man Records. All three records have been out of print since 2005 and according to the label, “the utmost care was taken in presenting these records in the best way possible.”

Read full details after the jump...

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Ryan Adams & The Cardinals III/IV - Pre-order now LIVE!

 


This pre-order is now live and taking... well, pre-orders.

Ryan Adams label, Pax Am, has been a little busy recently! In addition to re-issuing a standard version of the "Orion" LP, they have also posted news of the forthcoming Cardinals double LP "III/IV". Hints of a pre-order have been posted. Sign up for their news letter here to stay on top of this exciting news!

Say it ain't so!


Panasonic Really Is Halting Production of Technics Turntables...

Thanks to the Daily Swarm for this devistating news... full story after the jump.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

File Under "Way Cool"...DECIBEL INTRODUCES MONTHLY EXCLUSIVE FLEXI DISCS


I don't usually report an things Metal but this is an awesome marketing idea, not original, really, but a ploy that hasn't been used since the '80s. Thanks to the folks at Metal Sucks for this. Full details after the jump...

This is incredibly cool, and you’ll recognize it as being incredibly cool, or otherwise you’re probably a Vampires Everywhere fan. So. If you don’t already have a subscription to Decibel, now would be a good time to get off your lazy ass and get one.


Another Great Repress! The Hold Steady - "Boys and Girls In America"


And only $8 freakin' dollars! Don't get caught paying eBay prices for this one. I have no idea how many will be available but why risk it, pre-order it now at no idea!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Jessica Lea Mayfield's "Tell Me," Out February 8; First 250 Pre-Order's at Nonesuch get a Signed 7"


Jessica Lea Mayfield "Our Hearts Are Wrong"

Jessica Lea Mayfield’s Nonesuch Records debut, Tell Me, will be released February 8. Produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, the album follows Mayfield’s acclaimed 2008 release, With Blasphemy So Heartfelt, which Pitchfork gave an 8.2, calling it "fascinating and endlessly listenable." Tell Me is now available to pre-order in the Nonesuch Store, where the first 250 CD or vinyl copies include a signed 7” of the album’s first single, “Our Hearts Are Wrong.” Mayfield will tour throughout the fall, including dates with Jay Farrar and Justin Townes Earle.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Jayhawks Re-Issues Set for January Release!


"Blue" from Tomorrow the Green Grass

 
"Waiting for the Sun" from Hollywood Town Hall

We're on a roll here, people! Seems as though vinyl lovers have spoken and the Lablels are listening! It appears to be the Jayhawks turn for the vinyl treatment! Two of their best LPs, extremely rare on vinyl, are now, once again, up for the taking! The Jayhawks' Tomorrow the Green Grass and Hollywood Town Hall are available for pre-order at amazon.com here and here. You'll have to wait until after Christmas before you can get your hand on 'em, though. They worth the wait!

Grandaddy Re-issues Set for December Release!

"Hewlett's Daughter" from The Sophtware Slump

"Summer Here Kids" from Under the Western Freeway

The trend continues! More very awesome, super-rare, highly sought-after vinyl getting the re-release treatment. Here are two records that have been in desperate need of re-issue for some time now, Grandaddy's Under the Western Freeway and The Sophtware Slump. It seems like these suckas have been out of print since the day after they were issued and am I glad to see them back! And they can be had on the cheap, too! What a welcomed surprise. Both are set for a December 14th release. Pre-order them at amazon.com here and here.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Beggars prepping U.S. vinyl reissues from Love and Rockets, Pixies, The Fall and The Cult


Noting the rise in interest in vinyl, the American arm of Beggars Banquet is launching a new line of stripped-down vinyl reissues from artists such as The Fall and The Cult, in addition to releasing some older best-of sets from the likes of the Pixies and Love and Rockets on 12-inch for the first time. See full details after the jump. Thanks to the good folks over at Slicing Up Eyeballs for this article!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

White Stripes Drop a Bomb!


In addition to his recent White Stripes reunion comments, Jack White has some other big news; two new vinyl appreciation kits!

As posted on TMR website: "We’re limbering up to release two excellent vinyl lover merchandise collections. Check it out, both The White Stripes Merchandise Collection and the The Third Man Records Merchandise Collection will be available in our Nashville store and webstore for pre-order starting December 1st. For nearly two years now we’ve been telling you “Your Turntable Is Not Dead”, so now we’re bringing you the ultimate collection for vinyl appreciation."

Friday, November 5, 2010

Ryan Adams "Orion" Standard Edition Vinyl now available!


If you were one of the thousands who missed out on the Limited run of Ryan Adams sci-fi metal LP "Orion", a standard non-gatefold edition has now been released for popular consumption. If you only wanted it because of its rarity, you probably won't be interested in this. But if you're truly a fan of the music on this LP, you're in luck! Go grab it at Ryan's record label, Pax Am, for $16.99.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Destroyer’s limited-edition “Archer on the Beach” 12-inch


“Archer on the Beach,” the latest limited-edition 12-inch from Destroyer, is now available exclusively from your local record store. Limited to 1000 copies, “Archer on the Beach” is a collaborative effort inspired by the music of Kranky recording artists Tim Hecker and Loscil.

The artwork features two beautiful images by Destroyer band member Ted Bois and is a perfect complement to last year’s “Bay of Pigs” 12-inch (now out-of-print) and the forthcoming full-length Destroyer masterpiece, Kaputt. The 12-inch includes a digital download coupon for both songs, and lyrics to “Archer on the Beach.”

Hurry to your local record store and get your “Archer on the Beach” 12-inch before they are gone!

Pearl Jam Announce the Release of Live On Ten Legs!


PEARL JAM KICK OFF THEIR 20th ANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH RELEASE OF NEW LIVE COMPILATION ALBUM "LIVE ON TEN LEGS" OUT JANUARY 18, 2011

Pearl Jam announce the release of "Live on Ten Legs," a new live compilation album that will be available through Pearl Jam's Ten Club and select digital and independent music retailers on January 18, 2011 (January 17, 2011 internationally).

A Ten Club pre-sale of the CD and vinyl versions of "Live on Ten Legs" begins today at http://www.pearljam.com/. Deluxe version available worldwide here. Full Details after the jump.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Jack Is Whack!

Only Third Man can come up with something like this!

More Tom Waits Vinyl available for pre-order!

Anti-, Tom Waits Official Store, and TOMWAITS.COM are stoked to announce the release of Limited180 gram red vinyl versions of the first four Asylum releases. Closing Time, The Heart of Saturday Night, Nighthawks at the Diner and Small Change are up for pre-order on either Red or Black 180 gram vinyl. Those UNITED STATES customers who pre-order by December 18 and DO NOT choose media mail should have their packages arrive by December 24.

All of the masters were created from the original tapes and mastered for vinyl by Gavin Lurssen...he's good. They are all with original artwork. Obviously. Go nuts
here.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Joy Division to Release Limited Edition 7" Vinyl Box Set



A seven-inch vinyl box set from post-punk pioneers Joy Division will be released next month.
NME.com reports that the box set, called +-, will include 10 discs of released and unreleased Joy Division tracks chosen by journalist John Savage and remastered by Stephen Morris and Frank Arkwright. The set also features new artwork from the group’s artist colleague Peter Saville.

+- will be released on December 6 and is limited to 5,000 copies. There will also be a digital iTunes release and fans that buy the vinyl sets will be able to purchase downloads for free. Pre-order it quickly over at Rhino UK here. Track list after the jump.

Stick With Mono!

No, I'm not promoting or encouraging you to go out and buy all the early Dylan records in mono... AGAIN! Rather, I thought this promotional video for the Columbia reissues was nostalgic and funny in a nerdy kind of way. But if you are interested in purchasing this very redundant release, it's due December 7th and is available on vinyl. Pre-order at Amazon for $203 USD.

Friday, October 29, 2010

The Black Keys - Brothers, Limited Edition Numbered Vinyl Box Set

As mentioned in my previous post, The Black Keys will release a special, limited edition numbered vinyl package on Black Friday, November 26, in honor of Record Store Day. This one is good enough to get a special mention and a dedicated post.

Included in this package are the original double 45 RPM vinyl and CD versions of Brothers as well as a bonus 10” featuring six previously unreleased live recordings and a limited edition poster. See below for bonus 10” track listing.

Bonus 10":
01 Everlasting Light
02 Next Girl
03 Tighten Up
04 Howlin' for You
05 She's Long Gone
06 Too Afraid to Love You

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Nine Inch Nails to Re-issue Pretty Hate Machine (Remastered)!


Ramastered for a "greatly improved sonic experience" and scheduled for worldwide release on November 22nd... This classic will be given the vinyl treatment for the first time since its original release on TVT (not counting a hokie picture disc). Keep your eyes open for a pre-order link! Check details here.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

George Harrison "All Things Must Pass" Limited Edition, Numbered 3-LP Vinyl Collection

GEORGE HARRISON’S ‘ALL THINGS MUST PASS’ REMASTERED AND RESTORED FOR LIMITED EDITION 3 LP VINYL COLLECTION COMMEMORATING ALBUM’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY
On Friday, November 26, George Harrison’s magnificent 1970 solo debut, All Things Must Pass, will be released in a limited edition, numbered 180-gram vinyl set in its original 3LP configuration, with faithfully replicated original monochromic album art, poster and lift-top box packaging. Newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios from the original analogue master tapes, the deluxe vinyl reissue commemorates the landmark album’s 40th anniversary and will be available exclusively at Record Store Day-participating independent music retailers across the U.S.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Tom Waits Limited Edition 78... that's RPMs... yes 78, you read it correctly.


PRESERVATION HALL RECORDINGS TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION RECORDING
FEATURING TOM WAITS AND
THE PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
ON 78RPM VINYL FORMAT

On November 19th, 2010, Preservation Hall Recordings will release 504 LIMITED EDITION, hand numbered, 78rpm format vinyl records featuring two tracks by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band with very special guest Tom Waits. The proceeds from the sales of this very special project will benefit the Preservation Hall Junior Jazz & Heritage Brass Band, the cornerstone of the Preservation Hall music outreach program in partnership with The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation.

Pre-order The Avett Brothers - Emotionalism!


Wow, talk about dumb luck! I just stumbled across this pre-order over at Amazon.com and, boy, was I surprised - it just made my day! This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite records of the last five years - one that I had been wishing was available on vinyl. This will be the third record by the Avetts released on vinyl - the other two being The Second Gleam (2008) and I and Love and You (2009). I've already placed my order, you should too!

Order it from Amazon here. And check out a cut from the LP below.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

This Just In From Aural Exploits!



Over the next few days / weeks Aural Exploits will be listing a large collection of rare and out of print vinyl, along with some warehouse finds and some bargain vinyl.

The collection is mainly indie / alternative from the 80's onward and includes titles by the Red House Painters, PJ Harvey, Swans, Flying Saucer Attack, Stereolab, Hum, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Joy Division, American Analog Set, Spirtualized, My Bloody Valentine, Pixies, Elliott Smith, Smashing Pumpkins, Sigur Ros, Stone Roses, The Sundays & many many more...

Be sure to check back frequently as the titles will be updated on an ongoing basis.

www.auralexploits.com

My Morning Jacket - Limited Edition Picture Discs!

Okay all you lucky sunsa beeches going to the MMJ shows at NYC's Terminal 5 next week - here's your chance to score some very limited picture disc pressings of three MMJ LPs!

LIMITED EDITION PICTURE DISCS TO BE SOLD AT TERMINAL 5 SHOWS

My Morning Jacket will be selling limited edition picture discs of It Still Moves, Z, and Evil Urges on each album's night.  In addition, At Dawn and The Tennessee Fire have been repressed on vinyl for sale at the shows.

Don't miss out on this opportunity! And if you know anyone going to the shows, let me know, I'd gladly drop some cash in their PayPal account for a proxy purchase! C'mon, help a brother out!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

The Mother (and Father) of All Box Sets! The Complete Rolling Stones!


My, oh, my, would you look at this? This has got to be the box set to beat all box sets - actually two box sets. All five decades of Stones albums in two Incredible Boxes! The complete Stones output available on limited-edition, numbered box sets. First set is the ABCKO records and the second set is everything released between 1971 and 2005. These are true limited-edition collector's items. All album artwork is reflective of the original releases. The Rolling Stones 1964-1969 180g 13 LP Box Set and 1971-2005 180g 14 LP Box Set: Pre-order them both now and have every essential Stones classic. Can you say, "Merry Christmas to me!"?

Friday, October 8, 2010

Band of Horses - Cee Lo Limited Edition Split 7"


Announcing the new split single featuring the Band of Horses cover of “Georgia” by Cee Lo Green and Cee Lo’s cover of “No One’s Gonna Love You.”

Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses recalls the genesis of the "Georgia" single: "This began as a very random idea I had on my dad's patio after we watched our beloved Georgia Bulldog football team get robbed of a win at the hands of the referees and LSU last year. I knew I wanted to pay homage to my favorite team in song but didn't have any idea how to begin. Once I heard Cee Lo's 'Georgia,' I was immediately smitten and figured that's as good as any tribute to any state I've ever heard. It wasn't until I heard his cover of our song though that it occurred to me: Duh, we should return the favor. Incorporating the Redcoat marching band was just the icing on the cake! This song is so nostalgic to me as my parents grew up in Atlanta and have so many family members in the great state of Georgia. It's always been a second home of sorts. We've played some great shows there as well, including our run of annual New Year's Eve shows in Atlanta from 2007-2009."

Buy it here.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Calling All Creative Types!

If you're like me, your love of music goes way beyond vinyl. And if you're lucky enough to be talented, too... well, then I'm extremely jealous but, more importantly, you should have a go at these two contests. Let the creative juices flow, as they say.


First is the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Entries are being accepted until October 29 and the winning song will be selected by Yoko Ono. Budding songwriters working in any genre should go to www.jlsc.com and follow the entry procedure. Contestants also will be entered for the chance to win a new electric Epiphone “Inspired By” John Lennon Casino guitar and GHS Strings, or one of two Sibelius and Apple iPod Shuffle prize packs, as runner up. The John Lennon Songwriting Contest is open to amateur and professional songwriters who submit entries in any one of 12 categories. The JLSC features two sessions – with 72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners, 12 Lennon Award Winners and 1 Song of the Year.


Second is a music video contest for the Josh Ritter song "Long Shadows". Josh and the band made a home-made video for the song and now they're encouraging you to do the same. They're looking for a "one-shot" style video similar to the one they made, with no edits and no fancy video equipment. Check out details here.

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town

Don't forget, kids! Set your DVR's for HBO at 9pm tonight...


The Amoeba Music Success Story


Here's a great article from the LA Times detailing the success of Amoeba Music's retail business. Marc Weinstein is Co-founder of Amoeba Music, the world's largest independent record retailer, with close to 1 million albums in three California locations — Hollywood, Berkeley and San Francisco. Rolling Stone magazine in September named it among the nation's 25 best record stores, calling it "simply the most thorough and welcoming place a record lover could hope to shop."

Read the story behind the success - link below.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

INSOUND SALE: Vinyl Liquidation at 30% Off!

 
No need to liquefy your assets. One week only. Fifty vinyl titles at thirty percent off. Get to it.
 
 
Yes, Insound is the online indie rock superstore. Yes, Insound is also the online vinyl superstore. Yes, they also have the best selection of impeccably designed silk-screen concert posters and band t-shirts anywhere. Yes, they also carry a bottomless selection of essential vinyl re-issues from seminal classic rock, proto-punk, punk, post-punk, folk, psych, new wave and no wave bands. Yes, they have the world’s largest selection of LP titles with free, instant MP3 downloads included (no download card required). Yes, they have a must-see-to-believe selection of turntables, music art books, gifts and vinyl accessories. Yes, they were the first place to sell the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Interpol.  Yes, they have been proudly serving music nerds around the world since 1999. Yes, they are music nerds, too.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Carl Broemel "All Birds Say" Ltd. Ed. Vinyl ONLY 250 Available!


My Morning Jacket's Lead Guitarist, Carl Broemel, releases his first solo album and it's now available in stores and online. Better hurry, though, if you want the deluxe vinyl edition, it's limited to only 250 copies! Each online purchase includes an immediate digital download of the record. Visit the Carl Broemel store for more details.

Pre-order All Birds Say

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

My Morning Jacket - Live On Letterman


I know this isn't vinyl related but it does fall into that category of "too good to pass up". On Tuesday, October 12th, My Morning Jacket will perform on The Late Show with David Letterman, and then play an exclusive performance for fans on Live On Letterman. Win your chance to see My Morning Jacket in the intimate setting of the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City following the taping of The Late Show with David Letterman on October 12th. The Live on Letterman concert event will be webcast live on Tuesday, October 12th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT at CBS.com, and you can be one of the lucky few fans to be there in person. Click here to enter the contest and for more information.

Pre-order West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology!

What better way to launch this new blog than with a Jimi Hendrix blockbuster? Scheduled for release November 16, 2010, this 8LP collection tracks Jimi s incredible journey from R&B sideman to international acclaim.

This collection presents for the first time the most sought after of Jimi's pre-Experience recordings as a sideman for such Rhythm & Blues stars as The Isley Brothers, Don Covay, Little Richard and others.


The LPs feature previously unreleased and commercially unavailable studio recordings from every chapter of his career, live recordings with the Experience and Band Of Gypsys spanning 1967 through 1970.

The studio recordings include never before released [or even bootlegged!] alternate versions of such classic fare as Are You Experienced, Fire, May This Be Love, Love Or Confusion and many more. In addition, new songs such as Hear My Freedom, Hound Dog Blues and Lonely Avenue make their debut as part of this special collection.

To provide further insight and understanding into Hendrix s creative development, WCSB presents acoustic and electric home recordings of Electric Ladyland signature songs such as Long Hot Summer Night, 1983 (A Merman I Shall Turn To Be), as well as My Friend and Angel later featured as part of First Rays Of The New Rising Sun. WCSB also features another major revelation an electric demo version of Bob Dylan s Tears Of Rage .

WCSB also features a previously unreleased version of Everlasting First, Jimi s 1970 celebrated collaboration with Arthur Lee & Love, an unheard 1967 studio session with Traffic s Dave Mason as well as an expanded presentation of Jimi s legendary session with jazz organist Larry Young.

Four hours of rare and previously unreleased Jimi Hendrix.