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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!"?

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.

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...

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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.

The Amoeba Music Success Story

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.

 

Insound 30% Off Vinyl Liquidation!

 

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.

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