Vinyl LPs are being pushed out the door as fast as they can by several record labels. There are a few titles that should be noteworthy for vinyl enthusiasts. I’ll list them here as bullet items:
- Zoom – Electric Light Orchestra – Plastic Head Records – January 7, 2014
- Live – Electric Light Orchestra – Plastic Head Records – January 7, 2014
- Mr Blue Sky: The Very Best Of Electric Light Orchestra – Plastic Head Records – January 7, 2014
- Armchair Theater – Jeff Lynne – Plastic Head Records – January 7, 2014
- White Light/White Heat – The Velvet Underground – Polydor – December 3
- Burials – AFI – Republic Records – November 5
- Cuts Like A Diamond – Little River Band – Plastic Head Records – February 11, 2014
- X – Focus – Plastic Head Records – January 7, 2014
- Can Do – Pat Travers Band – Plastic Head Records – February 11, 2014
- Wise Up: Thought Remixes And Reworks – Elvis Costello & The Roots – Blue Note Records – December 17
There are many others, especially coming from Plastic Head Records, later in the year (Thin Lizzy (3 titles), Grave Digger (5 titles), James Brown (1 title), and Pete Seeger (5 titles)).
Matador Records in preparing for Record Store Day will issue a vinyl exclusive with a set commemorating the best of their 2013. The LP will contain songs, some of them previously unreleased tracks, from Queens Of The Stone Age, Yo La Tengo, and Savages, to name a few. The set will be called Matador Records 2013: It’s Been A Business Doing Pleasure With You, and is slated for November 29.
Rhino Records moves the anticipated 3LP reissue of The Last Waltz by The Band to a new date. The calendar should now be mark for December 3.
Plastic Head have X from Focus coming on CD scheduled for January 21.
Verve Forecast have a Various Artists set coming on November 19 called Verve Singles Box.
Several titles have been remastered into HD Digital formats for whatever services (HD Tracks, iTunes) that utilize them. They are:
- Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy – Elton John – October 22
- Elton John – Elton John – October 22
- Slowhand – Eric Clapton – October 22
- Voice Of Joy – Friar Alessandro – October 29
- Days Of Future Passed – The Moody Blues – October 22
Matador Records will release an LP version of Matador Singles ’08 featuring Jay Reatard, as well as his Watch Me Fall, both on November 19.
Rhino will release three variations of the next Eric Clapton Crossroads series with Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013. That title will issue on 2DVD, 2BD, and 2CD individually acquirable sets.
Original Recordings Group plan the LP reissue of the legendary Jim Hall title, Concierto, on November 19.
Rhino will release the 3CD set of Clockwork Angels Live featuring Rush on November 19.
Real Gone Music have a 5CD box featuring The Animals distilling down to the era of Mickie Most with The Animals: The Mickie Most Years And More. This is scheduled for November 25.
ISO/Columbia Records have The Next Day Extra featuring more for the recently released David Bowie album, The Next Day. It is scheduled for November 5.
RCA Records have Greatest Hits featuring Dido on the calendar for November 25.
RCA Records have Baptized coming from Daughtry in a CD, and a Deluxe CD set, planned for November 19.
Razor & Tie have a 10th Anniversary reissue on tap for As The Palaces Burn, the 2003 release from Lamb Of God. It’s scheduled for November 11 in both CD and LP forms.
Finally, a brief note to alert fans waiting on the upcoming Lily & Madeleine full-length album, it is important to know that the new album does NOT contain ANY of the songs found on the five-cut EP (The Weight Of The Globe). The new album contains all new songs. The self-titled new album releases via Asthmatic Kitty on October 29 on CD, DD, and vinyl LP.
Matt, I wanted to report a few stragglers. Some of the titles you’ve been mentioning already were going to go into an Overflow Notes column, but you beat me to it.
This first one is one I’m really over the moon about. A Hoffman Forum reader who was involved in the project revealed that Real Gone Music is releasing a 2-CD set of Tower Of Power called Hipper Than Hip-Live on the Air amp; in the Studio 1974-Yesterday, Today amp; Tomorrow. It is due out November 25th. The great thing about this release is that readers were told that this actually comes from reels in the studio rather than from over the air broadcast tapes. On top of it, this is from the days when Tower Of Power just really socked it to everybody.
Secondly, the final Dave’s Pick of 2013 for The Grateful Dead was announced at the Hoffman Forum, IMWAN and through GD e-mail. Volume 8 will be from the Fox Theatre-Atlanta, Georgia 11/30/80.
I also have a request to readers. If anybody picks up any of the blu-ray audio discs from Europe for the Rolling Stones-Exile On Main St and for Derek amp; The Dominos-Layla, etc., could you chime in and let people know what you think of them?
Hi Steve, looking forward to getting the Layla blu-ray next week. I’ll let you know what I think. So far I have about 4 sets of Layla, including an SACD and the boxed set with any number of pointless jams…
But the original record is my favourite album ever, so will keep getting new versions.
All this talk of hi-def releases makes me very happy. In particular, I am waiting for a Steven Wilson Yes – Tales! IMHO, their best record.
This reminds me of a major injustice foisted on the hi-def/surround sound buying public, which I hope will get rectified at some stage.
I have always been a huge fan of the first 4 Moody Blues records (days to children’s) and when Decca announced them in SACD a few years ago, so I bought them immediately, and was blown away by the surround sound, except for the Lost Chord record, which, although my copy states “5.1 Surround Sound mix manipulated from the original Quadraphonic Masters by Paschal Byrne and Mark Powell at The Audio Archiving Company, London”, there was no such surround mix! Despite numerous complaints, Decca have never done anything but remove that narrative from later records. Hopefully they will look at it at some stage :-(
My SACD of “In Search of the Lost Chord” doesn’t state 5.1 anywhere, only stereo. There is no mention of SACD either. Most surround music is only 5.0 anyway since the subwoofer is rarely utilized. Regardless, all of the Moody Blues SACD’s were only quadrophonic.
A list of stuff coming out this week.
bAerosmith Live In Japan 2004/b
CD, Live in Yokohama Japan 2004 features Steve Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford amp; Joey Kramer. 17 tracks. Immortal, $16, New: 10/10/2013
bAerosmith Live In Japan 2004/b
DVD, Live in Yokohama Japan 2004 features Steve Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford amp; Joey Kramer. 17 tracks. Immortal, $24, New: 10/10/2013
bAldean, Jason Night Train To Georgia/b
DVD, 2013 live DVD from the Country great performing in the famed Georgia Bulldogs’ Athens GA. Sanford Stadium contains special appearances by good friends Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson and Ludacris., $18.99, New: 10/10/2013
bAmazing Blondel And A Few Faces Vinyl/b
LP, 180 gram vinyl of debut 1970 release for the UK prog/folk band known for playing a multitude of medieval and Elizabethan instruments. Made by the duo of John Gladwin and Terry Wincott it appeared in the UK only in April 1970. Prog Termple, $25, New: 10/10/2013
bAmerica America (Super Audio CD/CD Hybrid)/b
CD, 2013 Super Audio CD/ Hybrid (Playable in all CD Players) of their 1972 debut, limited amp; numbered. Audio Fidelity, $27.99, New: 10/10/2013
bAnberlin Vital Deluxe/b
CD, 2CD + DVD deluxe expanded edition of their 2012 Vital album including six additional tracks, a bonus CD of remixes and a live DVD. Vital was the sixth album from the Christian Alt-Rock band, $21.99, New: 10/10/2013
bAnthrax Aftershock: The Island Years 1985-1990/b
CD, 4CD UK import 2013 box set features the albums Spreading The Disease, Among The Living, State Of Euphoria amp; Persistence Of Time with bonus tracks, total 54 tracks. Universal, $35, New: 10/10/2013
bAshra Correlations In Concert/b
DVD, 2013 high quality video of the first concert performance filmed in Berlin in 2012, of the legendary ASHRA LP “CORRRELATIONS” (Virgin Record, 1979), produced by Manuel Gottsching in collaboration with the UK music producer Mick Glossop in 1978., $26.99, New: 10/10/2013
bAvett Brothers Magpie amp; The Dandelion Deluxe/b
CD, Deluxe Edition includes bonus tracks. 2013 release, the eighth studio album from the Alt-Folk rockers. The album was produced by Rick Rubin who produced their previous two full-length studio albums, I and Love and You and The Carpenter, $17.99, New: 10/10/2013
bAvett Brothers Magpie amp; The Dandelion Vinyl/b
LP, 2LP Double vinyl LP pressing. 2013 release, the eighth studio album from the Alt-Folk rockers. The album was produced by Rick Rubin who produced their previous two full-length studio albums, I and Love and You and The Carpenter., $20.99, New: 10/10/2013
bBeta Band Regal Years 1997-2004/b
CD, 6CD 2013 UK 86 track compilation for the UK indie act features The Three E.P.’s and the albums The Beta Band, Hot Shots II and Heroes To Zeros plus previously unreleased bonus material, including live recording, remixes, BBC radio sessions and demos, $45, New: 10/10/2013
bBirch, Diane Speak A Little Louder Deluxe/b
CD, Deluxe edition includes five bonus tracks. 2013 album from the singer/songwriter, the follow-up to her critically adored album Bible Belt., $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bBlack Oak Arkansas Back Thar N’ Over Yonder/b
CD, 2013 release from the Southern rockers. A goldmine of new and undiscovered Black Oak, containing five new songs from a 2013 reunion and 10 previously unreleased 1970’s tracks produced by the legendary Tom Dowd (Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers)., $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bBlind Guardian Twist in the Myth (Re-Issue)/b
CD, Digitally remastered and expanded digipak edition of the eighth studio album from the German Heavy Metal band. The album was originally released in 2006 and was produced by Blind Guardian along with Charlie Bauerfeind, $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bBloc Party Tapes/b
CD, 2013 release for the English rock band, composed of Kele Okereke (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Russell Lissack (lead guitar), Gordon Moakes (bass guitar, synths, backing vocals, glockenspiel), and Matt Tong (drums, backing vocals)., $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bBoney M Platinum Hits/b
CD, 2CD 2013 UK collection of hits from the European quartet thrown together by Frank Farian years before he created Milli Vanilli. Boney M was dance dynamite during the Disco boom. 36 tracks. Music Club Deluxe, $17, New: 10/10/2013
bBooker T amp; The MGs Green Onions Vinyl/b
LP, Limited direct metal mastered vinyl LP pressing of this classic album. Features two bonus tracks. Wax Time, $25, New: 10/10/2013
bBooker, James Classified Expanded/b
CD, 2CD 2013 Digitally remastered and expanded two CD edition of this 1982 album from the New Orleans pianist whose dizzying technique and mastery of the keyboard was matched only by his imagination and his soulfulness. 9 unreleased performances, $17.99, New: 10/10/2013
bBrand X Live At The Roxy LA 1979/b
CD, The group did a limited tour of the UK and US to support Product, using the same setlist from night to night and alternating beetween “Nuclear Burn” and “Access To Data/The Ghost of Mayfield Lodge” as the encore. Gonzo, $19, New: 10/10/2013
bBrown, Ari Groove Awakening/b
CD, 2013 release on Chicago’s Delmark label for the bluesy tenor sax player accompanied by brother Kirk Brown, Yosef Ben Israel, Avreeayl Ra and Dr. Cuz, $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bBrubeck, Dave Newport 1958: Brubeck Plays Ellington/b
CD, Complete long unavailable 1958 Newport performance by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, originally issued as Newport 1958. Professionally recorded, the set was devoted to Duke Ellington related tunes (including ‘The Duke’, Brubeck’s homage piece to the master), $16, New: 10/10/2013
bBudd, Harold Perhaps/b
CD, Root Strata presents a live performance by American avant-garde composer Harold Budd. Recorded live on December 8, 2006 at a memorial event for James Tenney at CalArts., $16.99, New: 10/10/2013
bBudd, Harold Perhaps Vinyl/b
LP, 2LP Double LP version includes a download code. Root Strata presents a live performance by American avant-garde composer Harold Budd. Recorded live on December 8, 2006 at a memorial event for James Tenney at CalArts., $25.99, New: 10/10/2013
bBuffett, Jimmy Songs From St. Somewhere Vinyl/b
LP, 2LP 2013 album was recorded Spring 2013 in various locales including Key West, Nashville, Austin, Miami and St. Barts. The first single, “Too Drunk To Karaoke” is a duet with Toby Keith., $28.99, New: 10/10/2013
bBurrell, Kenny Bluesin’ Around Sessions/b
CD, The complete 1962 original album which showcases the guitarist in a quintet format with such stars as Illinois Jacquet, Hank Jones, Brother Jack McDuff, Leo Wright, and Eddie Bert. Bonus tracks from the same sessions that weren’t included orginally, $15, New: 10/10/2013
bButthole Surfers Hairway to Steven Vinyl/b
LP, Limited vinyl LP repressing of this 1988 release from the controversial Alt-Rock veterans including digital download., $18.99, New: 10/10/2013
bButthole Surfers Locust Abortion Technician Vinyl/b
LP, Limited vinyl LP repressing of this 1987 release from the controversial Alt-Rock veterans including digital download., $18.99, New: 10/10/2013
bButthole Surfers Psychic Powerless Another Man’s Sac Vinyl/b
LP, Limited vinyl LP repressing of this 1986 release from the controversial Alt-Rock veterans including digital download, $18.99, New: 10/10/2013
bButthole Surfers Rembrandt Pussyhorse Vinyl/b
LP, Limited vinyl LP repressing of this 1984 release from the controversial Alt-Rock veterans including digital download., $18.99, New: 10/10/2013
bCabaret Voltaire Archive 828285 Live/b
CD, 3CD 2013 box set of live recordings 1982 amp; 1985. Live in Liverpool (1982), Live in Sheffield (1982) come from what was referred to as the ‘2×45′ tour. The recording from Toronto was the next to last date of a North American tour April/May 1985. Intone, $36.99, New: 10/10/2013
bCale, J.J. Breezin’ At The Café/b
CD, Live From The Fine Line Music Cafe Minnesota 1988. Import release of a radio broadcast, plus three extra live tracks added from 1975. Goldfish Records, $24, New: 10/10/2013
bChambers, Sean Rock House Sessions/b
CD, 2013 release for Florida-based guitarist producing for the first time is legendary keyboard player Reese Wynans (Stevie Ray Vaughan’s band); and it’s his first recording exclusively using studio musicians. Blue Heat, $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bCharlies, The Buttocks Vinyl/b
LP, Shadoks label issue of Charlies’ album, possibly the most outrageous Finnish album of the ’70s, not far away from Jimi Hendrix and Cream. 500 numbered copies on 180 gram vinyl gatefold heavy sleeve, $43, New: 10/10/2013
bChic Chic/ C’Est Chic Deluxe/b
CD, 2CD 2013 deluxe remaster on Friday Music for 70’s disco/Ramp;B band organized by guitarist Nile Rodgers amp; bassist Bernard Edwards best known for hits including “Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)” (1977), “Le Freak” (1978) and “Good Times” (1979), $22.99, New: 10/10/2013
bCinderella Night Songs/b
CD, 2013 reissue on Southworld, their debut (1986) positions the band as a second-tier pop-metal outfit, with a mix of ballads (“Nobody’s Fool”) and rockers (“Somebody Save Me”) one might find on an album by any similar ’80s band with a high-pitched vocalist, $20, New: 10/10/2013
bClapton, Eric Unplugged Deluxe/b
CD, 2CD + DVD 2013 digitally remastered expanded original 1992 album along 6 six unreleased outtakes. DVD features a newly restored version of the concert, as well as more than an hour of previously unseen footage from the rehearsal., $22.99, New: 10/10/2013
bClark, Petula Eight Classic Albums/b
CD, 4CD import set containing the albums Petula Clark Sings, A Date With Pet, You Are My Lucky Star, Petula Clark In Hollywood, Tete A Tete Avec Petula Clark, Rendez-Vous Avec Petula Clark, In Other Words, and Petula, $23, New: 10/10/2013
bClash, The Combat Rock Vinyl/b
LP, Heavyweight 180gm vinyl LP pressing comes with an exclusive Pennie Smith photo print. Digitally remastered 1982 album. All artwork recreated from original release including replicated fully printed inner sleeves photo print, $22.99, New: 10/10/2013
bClash, The Give ‘Em Enough Rope Vinyl/b
LP, Heavyweight 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remastered edition of the British quartet’s 1978 sophomore album with ‘Safe European Home’, ‘Tommy Gun’, ‘Drug Stabbing Time’ amp; more. All artwork recreated from original release amp; printed inner sleeves, $22.99, New: 10/10/2013
bClash, The London Calling Vinyl/b
LP, 2LP Double 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remastered pressing of one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll albums ever released from 1979. All artwork recreated from original release including replicated fully printed inner sleeves., $26.99, New: 10/10/2013
bClash, The Sandanista! Vinyl/b
LP, 3LP Heavyweight triple 180gm vinyl LP pressing plus poster. Digitally remastered edition of the British quartet’s ground-breaking 1980 triple album. All artwork recreated from original release including exclusive poster, $34.99, New: 10/10/2013
bClash, The The Clash Vinyl/b
LP, Heavyweight 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remastered edition of the original UK version of the British quartet’s 1977 debut album. All artwork recreated from original release including replicated fully printed inner sleeve, $22.99, New: 10/10/2013
bClempson, Clem In the Public Interest/b
CD, 2013 first ever solo album from the former Bakerloo, Colosseum amp; Humble Pie lead guitarist.Features guest performances by Chris Farlowe plus Maggie Bell/Ronnie Leahy (Stone The Crows).Contains a new version of ‘I Don’t Need No Doctor’. Repertoire, $23, New: 10/10/2013
bCocker, Joe Cry Me A River/Across From Midnight Tour/Live at Montreux 1987/b
DVD, 3DVD Special Edition compiling Cry Me A River (Live on German TV’s Rockpalast at the Metropol in Berlin in 1980 with bonus 1983); Across From Midnight Tour (Live outdoor Waldbuhne in Berlin in 1997) amp; Live At Montreux (Summer of 1987). Eagle Rock, $27.99, New: 10/10/2013
bCocker, Joe Fire It Up: Live/b
CD, 2CD 2013 release from the veteran British vocalist, his first live recording in over 20 years documents his celebrated European Fire it Up tour, this show live at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne in April 2013, $25, New: 10/10/2013
bCocker, Joe Fire It Up: Live/b
DVD, 2013 release from the veteran British vocalist, his first live recording in over 20 years documents his celebrated European Fire it Up tour, this show live at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne in April 2013, $28, New: 10/10/2013
bCocker, Joe Fire It Up: Live Blu-Ray/b
Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray/All region import press. 2013 release from the veteran British vocalist, his first live recording in over 20 years documents his celebrated European Fire it Up tour, this show live at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne in April 2013, $30, New: 10/10/2013
bCocker, Joe Fire It Up: Live Vinyl/b
LP, Double vinyl LP pressing. 2013 release from the veteran British vocalist, his first live recording in over 20 years, $39, New: 10/10/2013
bCounty, Wayne amp; The Electric Chairs Rock amp; Roll Cleopatra/b
CD, Re-pressing. Digitally remastered collection of recordings from the first transsexual star of Punk rock which is definitively not for the faint of heart. 20 tracks including cuts from singles and rare EP’s. RPM, $18, New: 10/10/2013
bCrow Best Of/b
CD, Crow’s finest recordings 1969-1971 are now available again on CD and 180-gram vinyl editions meticulously mastered from the original tapes. “Evil Woman,” “Cottage Cheese,” “Slow Down” “Don’t Try to Lay No Boogie Woogie On King of Rock amp; Roll”. Sundazed, $17.99, New: 10/10/2013
bCrow Best Of Vinyl/b
LP, LP Crow’s finest recordings 1969-1971 are now available again on CD and 180-gram vinyl editions meticulously mastered from the original tapes. “Evil Woman,” “Cottage Cheese,” “Slow Down” “Don’t Try to Lay No Boogie Woogie On King of Rock amp; Roll”. Sundazed, $22.99, New: 10/10/2013
bCults, The Static/b
CD, 2013 sophomore album from the New York-based Alt-Rock duo consisting of Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion. Shane Stoneback, who produced that debut album, shares those duties with Ben Allen (Animal Collective/Washed Out)., $13.99, New: 10/10/2013
bCults, The Static Vinyl/b
LP, Vinyl LP pressing. 2013 sophomore album from the New York-based Alt-Rock duo consisting of Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion., $20.99, New: 10/10/2013
bDale, Dick Surfer’s Choice/b
CD, This quintessential release presents Dale’s magnificent debut album, Surfer’s Choice, which was originally issued by the Deltone label in 1962. Hoodoo, $16, New: 10/10/2013
bDavis, Miles Doo-Bop Vinyl/b
LP, 180 gram import vinyl version of the jazz legend’s 1992 release. Music On Vinyl, $35, New: 10/10/2013
bDeath Angel Dream Calls For Blood Deluxe/b
CD, Deluxe CD/DVD edition includes additional audio track plus bonus DVD. 2013 release, the seventh album from the kings of Thrash Metal., $17.99, New: 10/10/2013
bDeep Purple Complete Albums 1970-1976 Box/b
CD, 10CD 2013 limited box set includes the following classic Deep Purple albums: Concerto For Group amp; Orchestra, In Rock, Fireball, Machine Head, Made In Japan, Who Do We Think We Are, Burn, Stormbringer, Come Taste The Band amp; Made In Europe, $64.99, New: 10/10/2013
bDeep Purple Perfect Strangers Live/b
DVD, Live In Sydney 1984 for the long-awaited reunion of the classic Deep Purple Mark II line-up of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice and recorded Perfect Strangers and headed out on tour. Bonus documentary, $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bDeep Purple Perfect Strangers Live/b
CD, 2CD+DVD Deluxe edition. Live In Sydney 1984 for the reunion of the classic Deep Purple Mark II line-up of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice and recorded Perfect Strangers and headed out on tour. Bonus documentary, $27.99, New: 10/10/2013
bDeep Purple Perfect Strangers Live Vinyl Box/b
LP, Limited vinyl box includes double vinyl LP pressing, CD and DVD. Live In Sydney 1984 for the long-awaited reunion of the classic Deep Purple Mark II line-up. Eagle Rock, $59.99, New: 10/10/2013
bDegraw, Gavin Make A Move/b
CD, 2013 album from the Pop singer/songwriter. The album’s first single “Best I Ever Had,”hailed as “a refreshingly rhythmic return for a singer who benefits from a change of pace.” RCA, $13.99, New: 10/10/2013
bDepeche Mode Should Be Higher/b
CD, US CD maxi single. Includes 5 versions of the title track. Sony. 2013., $7.99, New: 10/10/2013
bDepeche Mode Should Be higher 12″ Vinyl/b
12″, US 12-inch maxi single. Includes six versions of the title track. Sony. 2013., $12.99, New: 10/10/2013
bDismemberment Plan Uncanney Valley/b
CD, 2013 album from the Alt-Rock greats and first in over a decade. Since forming in Washington, D.C. in 1993, the band has released four highly acclaimed full-lengths and become one of the most well respected and indefinable acts in Indie Rock, $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bDoors, The Live at the Bowl ’68/Soundstage Performances/Live in Europe 1968/b
DVD, 3DVD Special Edition compiling Live At The Hollywood Bowl ’68; Soundstage Performances brings together performances from ’67, ’68, ’69 plus Morrison interview; Live In Europe 1968 was filmed in London, Stockholm, Frankfurt amp; Amsterdam. Eagle Rock, $27.99, New: 10/10/2013
bEmbry, John amp; Sylvia Troubles/b
CD, Queen Sylvia Embry is best known as the bass-playing vocalist in Chicago’s Lefty Dizz amp; the Shock Treatment in the late 70s. Recorded on January 19, 1979 by the tiny Razor label has been long out-of-print. Bonus unreleased material. Delmark, $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bEmerson Lake amp; Palmer Pictures At An Exhibition/Birth Of A Band/Live At Montreux 1997/b
DVD, 3DVD Special Edition compiling Birth Of A Band (Live at Isle Of Wight Festival summer 1970); Pictures At An Exhibition (Live at The Lyceum London December 1970); Live At Montreux was filmed at the famous Swiss festival in 1997. Eagle Rock, $27.99, New: 10/10/2013
bEnglish Beat Special Beat Service/ The Dub Album Double Pack Vinyl/b
LP, 2LP Double import vinyl LP pressing contains remastered 1982 album. Special Beat Service features the hits ‘Save It For Later’, ‘Jeanette’, ‘I Confess’ and ‘Ackee 1-2-3’. Dub Album features 6 Dub reworked versions of songs from their three albums. Edsel, $37, New: 10/10/2013
bEno, Brian Sonora Portraits/b
CD, Sonora Portraits is an odd selection of Eno’s ambient work, compiled mostly from his Glitterbug soundtrack and Music for Films III. The disc serves as a supplement to its companion 93-page booklet of the same title, $29, New: 10/10/2013
bFender, Freddy Rock amp; Roll/b
CD, 2013 archive release from the late Country star, a collection of Rock ‘n’ Roll songs recorded during his career including 2 unavailable recordings. 14 tracks including ‘Margaritaville’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘Please Mr. Sandman’, ‘Love Me Tender’, more., $13.99, New: 10/10/2013
bFirebirds/31 Flavors Light My Fire/Hair/b
CD, Gear Fab! reissues a two-on-one for these great late 60s psych/exploit albums.These musicians were very good. Real over-the-top heavy psych/blues/rock mayhem that owe their style to Hendrix, Iron Butterfly and Blue Cheer influenced music., $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bFive Star Collection/b
CD, 2CD UK collection. In the second half of the 1980s, Five Star lit up the UK pop charts with a slew of memorable Pop-Soul hits, including the Top 10 smashes ‘System Addict,’ ‘Rain amp; Shine,’ and ‘The Slightest Touch.’. Music Club Deluxe., $17, New: 10/10/2013
bFleshtones Featuring Mary Huff For A Smile 7″ Vinyl/b
7″, 7″ 45RPM + Download. 2013 single featurestwo tracks “For A Smile” amp; “Everywhere Is Nowhere”. Download card included. Yep Roc, $9.99, New: 10/10/2013
bFlying Colors Live in Europe/b
DVD, Live in Tilberg, Holland at 013 Club September 20, 2012 from this supergroup of Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Dave LaRue (Joe Satriani) Neal Morse (Spock s Beard), Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev) amp; Steve Morse (Deep Purple), $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bFlying Colors Live in Europe/b
CD, 2CD Live in Tilberg, Holland at 013 Club September 20, 2012 from this supergroup of Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Dave LaRue (Joe Satriani) Neal Morse (Spock s Beard), Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev) amp; Steve Morse (Deep Purple), $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bFlying Colors Live in Europe Blu-Ray/b
Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray pressing. Live in Tilberg, Holland at 013 Club September 20, 2012 from this supergroup of Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Dave LaRue (Joe Satriani) Neal Morse (Spock s Beard), Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev) amp; Steve Morse (Deep Purple), $18.99, New: 10/10/2013
bFool, The The Fool/b
CD, Re-press. Rev-Ola reissue of ’68 title produced by Graham Nash, including rare 45 mixes. Their claim to fame being designers of flamboyant clothes worn by Cream on their first US tour to psychedelic cars for the stars and the mural on The Apple Boutique, $18, New: 10/10/2013
bFord, Lita Playlist/b
CD, 14 cuts from the golden-maned rocker/ex-Runaways guitarist, including Kiss Me Deadly”, “Close My Eyes Forever”, “Shot of Poison,” “Falling in and Out of Love”, “Can’t Catch Me,” “Lisa”, and a cover of Alice Cooper’s “Only Women Bleed.”, $9.99, New: 10/10/2013
bFourplay Live In Tokyo 2010/b
DVD, A new DVD by the premier contemporary jazz group featuring Bob James, Chuck Loeb, Nathan East and Harvey Mason. Recorded in December 2010, the 91-minute video concert features the band in a grand symphonic setting in Tokyo, $20.99, New: 10/10/2013
bFoxx, John amp; The Maths Rhapsody/b
CD, 2013 release from pioneering British Electronic musician John Foxx and his new collaborators. Rhapsody is their fourth album of analogue synthesizer music and was recorded live in November 2011 at The Maths’ MemeTune Studios, $19, New: 10/10/2013
bFusion Till I Hear From You + 2/b
CD, UK digitally remastered 1980 album from the British Jazz/Pop band featuring a pre-fame Nik Kershaw on guitar/vocals. At the time, the album was described as “Funkier Than A Mosquito’s Tweeter” recalling both Level 42 amp; Kershaw’s solo work. Angel Air, $21, New: 10/10/2013
bFynn McCool Fynn McCool Vinyl/b
LP, LP Prog Temple reissues this lost prog-rock classic, originally released in 1970. A distinctive blend of organ-driven prog, hard rock, and country-rock over 11 tracks. First 180 gram vinyl new release, $25, New: 10/10/2013
bGarcia, Jerry Band amp; Legion Of Mary Garcialive: Vol. 3 Dec 14-15 1974 Northwest Tour/b
CD, 3CD live archive release highlights two December 1974 Pacific Northwest performances from one of Jerry’s most experimental, improvisational and revered projects. Legion of Mary is: Jerry Garcia, Merl Saunders, John Kahn, Martin Fierro, and Ron Tutt, $22.99, New: 10/10/2013
bGayle, Crystal Vacation In Finland/b
DVD, Music superstar Gayle with guests John Davidson, Gloria Loring amp; Roch Coisine Enjoy performances of 12 hit songs such as “”I’ve Had the Time of My Life, Wind Beneath My Wings amp; of course Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue, $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bGrave Necropsy: The Complete Demo Recordings 1986-1991/b
CD, 2CD 2013 release on Century Media. All classic Grave demos on one compilation, first time ever available on a standalone, fan-friendly priced CD version (previously only released in the “Death Unhallowed” box set and on 3LP, $22, New: 10/10/2013
bGreen Pajamas November/b
CD, Great lost unreleased third album from 1988, recorded live in the studio with a small audience by grunge-master Jack Endino, the original mixes were released cassette-only in ’88. This was the follow-up to the classic Book of Hours, $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bGrey, Tony Elevation/b
CD, 2013 release from the melodic, propulsive jazz bassist features a new composition from John McLaughlin, originally written for his friend Chick Corea. Also includes guitarists David Fiuczynski, Mike Stern, Reb Beach, Nir Felder amp; others, $16.99, New: 10/10/2013
bGuitar Slim I Got Sumpin’ for You/b
CD, 28 remastered tracks gathering a variety of the great sides he recorded for the Specialty label and Atlantic’s subsidiary, Atco Records, between 1953 -1958. Some of the material here isn’t available in other collections. Hoodoo, $16, New: 10/10/2013
bHead amp; The Heart Let’s Be Still/b
CD, 2013 release, the second album from the Indie Pop/Folk hipsters is a snapshot of a band that didn’t exist just four short years ago. The album was recorded at Seattle’s Studio Litho with assistance from prior production collaborator Shawn Simmons, $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bHealey, Jeff Band Live From NYC Recorded 12/13/1988/b
CD, Live archive recording, a 2013 installment in a series of releases exploring the archives of the late Jeff Healey and his band. This live recording from The Bottom Line in New York City on December 13th, 1988 is an early show by the band. Eagle Rock, $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bHeldon Interface Vinyl/b
LP, Vinyl LP pressing. 1978 album from the French Prog/Space Rock band led by Richard Pinhas., $25, New: 10/10/2013
bHendrix, Jimi Playlist/b
CD, Hits collection includes timeless classics like “Purple Haze,” “Hey Joe,” “Red House,” “Fire,” plus 8 more hit songs, $9.99, New: 10/10/2013
bHensley, Ken amp; Live Fire Trouble/b
CD, 2013 import release from the British Rock veteran, the third album with his band Live Fire. In 2011 Ken Hensley amp; Live Fire released their first studio album Faster, followed by the self-explanatory Live!! earlier this year. Hear No Evil, $23, New: 10/10/2013
bHigsons, The Curse Of the Higsons Deluxe Edition/b
CD, 3CD UK Digitally remastered expanded British Punk-Funk band’s 1984 album. This expanded version adds all the versions/tracks on singles. As a bonus third disc, the hitherto cassette-only album Live At The Jacquard Club, Norwich makes its digital debut, $27, New: 10/10/2013
bHoge, Will Never Give In/b
CD, 2013 release, the ninth album from the singer/songwriter. Never Give In is a collection of 11 songs, ranging from Stones-y Rock ‘n’ Roll to Kristofferson Country, that reflects an artist taking stock of where he is as a father, a husband, a man, $13.99, New: 10/10/2013
bHopkins, Lightnin’ Lightnin’ Strikes/ Lightnin’ Hopkins + 5/b
CD, Collector’s edition includes two of Hopkins’ finest albums: the long unavailable Lightnin’ Strikes, originally released in 1962 by Vee-Jay Records, and the self-titled Lightnin’ Hopkins, his1959 debut for the Folkways label. 5 bonus tracks. Soul Jam., $17, New: 10/10/2013
bHouse Of Shakira Pay To Play/b
CD, 2013 release,Swedish melodic rock act’s 7th studio album. Mats Hallstensson (guitars), Anders Lundström (guitars), Andreas Novak (vocals) and the blistering rhythm section locked themselves away in the studio for several months recording this, $18, New: 10/10/2013
bHowell, Steve amp; The Mighty Men Yes, I Believe I Will/b
CD, 201 amp; 4th release from master Texas acoustic guitarist and singer performing a range of soulful music burning with an inner flame growing brighter with each listening, while revealing layers of expression often lost in high decibel electric blues, $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bJackson, Wanda You Can’t Have My Love/In The Middle Of A Heartache/b
CD, 2CD This may be the most complete Wanda Jackson compilation available in the market. It covers EVERY one of her hit singles for Capitol, and many of her album cuts from her Rock and Country albums, including Fujiyama Mama. 62 tracks., $10.99, New: 10/10/2013
bJames, Bob Alone: Kaleidoscope by Solo Piano/b
CD, 2013 release from the jazz pianist features 12 tracks. Red River, $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bJethro Tull Living with the Past/Live at Montreux 2003/Jack In The Green/b
DVD, 3DVD Special Edition compiling Living With The Past (Live on UK amp; USA tours 2001 with reunion performance by the original 1968 line-up); Live At Montreux 2003; Jack In The Green contains an assortment live in Germany ’70-’93. Eagle Rock, $27.99, New: 10/10/2013
bJoel, Billy Songs From The Attic (Super Audio CD/CD Hybrid)/b
CD, Mobile Fidelity Original Master Recording of his classic album on a Hybrid disc playable on all CD players, but will give higher resolution on a Super Audio CD player. From the original master tape. Mobile Fidelity, $27.99, New: 10/10/2013
bJokers Wild Liquid Giraffe Vinyl/b
LP, Shadoks label issue of Minnesota act who recorded 3 singles 1967-1969 but the complete album Liquid Giraffe was never released. Heavy underground rock with fuzz guitars. 500 numbered copies on 180 gram vinyl gatefold heavy sleeve, $43, New: 10/10/2013
bKeene, Tommy Excitement At Your Feet Vinyl/b
LP, LP Vinyl. 2013 covers album from the veteran power pop artist and a one-off to benefit guitarist Slim Dunlap of the Replacements, who suffered a stroke recently, $26.99, New: 10/10/2013
bKinks, The Muswell Hillbillies Deluxe Edition/b
CD, 2CD deluxe edition UK remaster of 1971 release. Deluxe Edition contains 13 bonus tracks, including unreleased version(s), live track(s) at BBC, and more. Features the latest remastering by UK Sanctuary, $30, New: 10/10/2013
bLang, Jonny Fight For My Soul Vinyl/b
LP, UK vinyl LP pressing. 2013 release, the first album from the beloved guitarist in seven years., $33, New: 10/10/2013
bLewis, Huey amp; The News Icon/b
CD, 11 heavy-hitters “I Want a New Drug,” “Heart of Rock amp; Roll,” “The Power of Love,” “Do You Believe In Love,” “If This Is It,” “Heart and Soul,” “Stuck with You,” “Workin’ for a Livin’,” “Hip to Be Square,” the Back to the Future-exclusive “Back In Time”, $9.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMadonna MDNA World Tour/b
DVD, The MDNA World Tour, described as ”part cinematic musical theatre part spectacle and sometimes intimate performance art”. The Material Girl spent six months personally editing footage from 80 shows and 30 cameras., $19.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMadonna MDNA World Tour Blu-Ray/b
Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray pressing. The MDNA World Tour, described as ”part cinematic musical theatre part spectacle and sometimes intimate performance art”. The Material Girl spent six months personally editing footage from 80 shows and 30 cameras., $23.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMcCartney, Paul New/b
CD, Sir Paul’s first album of new solo material in six years. The album was produced by Marc Ronson, Paul Epworth, Giles Martin and Ethan Johns. Features ‘Save Us’, ‘Early Days’, ‘Everybody Out There’ and ‘New’., $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMcCartney, Paul New Deluxe/b
CD, Deluxe edition includes two bonus tracks. 2013 album from the singer/songwriter, former Beatle and the most successful musician in popular music history. New is Sir Paul’s first album of new solo material in six years., $18.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMcLachlan, Sarah Touch (Super Audio CD/CD Hybrid)/b
CD, 2013 Super Audio CD/ Hybrid (Playable in all CD Players) of her 1989 debut, limited amp; numbered. Audio Fidelity, $27.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMcLaughlin, John amp; The Fourth Dimension Now Here This Vinyl/b
LP, 2LP 180 gram Vinyl edition. Veteran jazz fusion guitar aficionado celebrates his 70th birthday year in 2012 with the release of Now Here This as he ups the ante even further with greater fire, finesse and freewheeling interplay. 8 McLaughlin originals, $32.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMelanie Ever Since You Never Heard Of Me/b
CD, 2013 Australian import release, Melanie returns with a brand new album. The new single from the album Every Breath Of The Way is a fitting tribute to her late husband and producer of 44 years Peter Schekeryk, who recently passed away, $34, New: 10/10/2013
bMetal Church Generation Nothing/b
CD, 2013 release from the Heavy Metal veterans led by guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof. Generation Nothing marks the bands 10th full length studio release and boasts the return to the band’s classic Metal sound. Rat Pack Records, $13.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMiller, Frankie Live At Rockpalast Vinyl/b
LP, 2LP His legendary Rockpalast concert “Loreley 1982” on vinyl! Double LP in gatefold format including selected bonus tracks from 1976 in Cologne and from 1979 in Wiesbaden. Strictly limited vinyl-collectors-edition (1.000 worldwide, numbered), $29.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMinotauro Master of the Sea/b
CD, 2013 release does not knock many new walls down on their debut album but they do still, nonetheless, come up with a winner of an album, one mighty tasty symphonic/neo-classical/progressive/speed/power metal milkshake. Made In Germany, $18, New: 10/10/2013
bMonster Magnet Last Patrol/b
CD, Limited digipak edition includes two bonus tracks. 2013 from the Stoner Rock legends. Considered one of the most creative, diverse, and hard-rocking of contemporary American bands, Monster Magnet is credited with pioneering Stoner Rock., $16.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMonster Magnet Last Patrol + 2 Vinyl/b
LP, 2LP Double vinyl LP pressing includes two bonus tracks. 2013 from the Stoner Rock legends., $25.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMoore, Gary Live At Montreux 1990/Live at Montreux 2010/Blues For Jimi/b
DVD, 3DVD Special Edition compiling two concerts from Montreux, filmed 20 years apart plus. Blues For Jimi is a unique concert from London’s Hippodrome in 2007 that sees Gary pay homage to the great Jimi Hendrix with Mitch Mitchell and Billy Cox. Eagle Rock, $27.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMorcheeba Head Up High/b
CD, 2013 release from the British Trip Hop trio. The diversity of guests on the album is an inarguable accolade to Morcheeba, highlighting the magnitude of their career and influence on artist’s whole generations apart., $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bMorrison, Van Complete New York Sessions ’67 Vinyl/b
LP, 3LP Import set covers his tenure with Bert Berns’ Bang label including Brown Eyed Girl amp; T.B. Sheets. Includes the “jamming session” that is now notoriously legendary, full of well documented Van vitriol. Deluxe 3LP box set complete with 4 page booklet, $62, New: 10/10/2013
bNelson, Willie/Various To All the Girls…/b
CD, 2013 album from the Country music legend with some of the most talented women in music, Dolly Parton, Mavis Staples, Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Norah Jones, Loretta Lynn amp; Roseanne Cash, $13.99, New: 10/10/2013
bNeo Boys Sooner Or Later/b
CD, 2CD 2013 collection from Portland, OR 1978-82 teenage sisters Kt (bass) amp; Kim Kincaid (vocals), Pat Baum (drums), guitarists Jennifer Labianco amp; Megan Hengtes who forged a place for women in the growing Punk Rock scene. K Records, $18.99, New: 10/10/2013
bNew England Explorer Suite/b
CD, Rock Candy label 24 bit remaster of the 1980 sophomore album from the Boston-based Rock quartet who were originally mentored by Kiss’ Ace Frehley. The band’s Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea would later help form the group Alcatrazz., $21, New: 10/10/2013
bNirvana In Utero 20th Anniversary Deluxe (SHM-CD)/b
CD, 2CD 2013 deluxe edition remaster Japanese pressing SHM-CD for high fidelity (playable on all CD players). Geffen, $55, New: 10/10/2013
bNirvana Live in Buenos Aires 1992/b
CD, Live In Buenos Aires October 20, 1992 features Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic amp; Dave Grohl in great form. 20 tracks. Immortal, $16, New: 10/10/2013
bNirvana Live in Buenos Aires 1992/b
DVD, Live In Buenos Aires October 20, 1992 features Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic amp; Dave Grohl in great form. 20 tracks. Immortal, $24, New: 10/10/2013
bNobunny Secret Songs: Reflections From The Ear Mirror/b
CD, 2013 album from Indie singer/songwriter Justin Champlin AKA Nobunny. Secret Songs: Reflections From The Ear Mirror proves the Bay Area Garage rocker’s absurd appropriation of Rock ‘n’ Roll knows no bounds. Goner Records, $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bNuman, Gary Splinter (Songs From a Broken Mind)/b
CD, 2013 release, the 20th album from the veteran British Electronic music pioneer.The album sees Gary blending his unique musical vision with modern technology, creating something this is both ‘current’ and entirely different., $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bNuman, Gary Splinter (Songs From a Broken Mind) Vinyl/b
LP, 2LP double vinyl LP pressing. 2013 release, the 20th album from the veteran British Electronic music pioneer., $24.99, New: 10/10/2013
bOdyssey Setting Forth Deluxe/b
CD, 2CD Digitally remastered expanded deluxe rare 1969 release of New York psychedelia, loaded with heavy swirling organ, ferocious fuzz guitar, powerhouse vocals. 3 Bonus tracks plus full Live at Levittown Memorial Auditorium 1974 show. Lion, $19, New: 10/10/2013
bOld Man amp; The Sea Second Vinyl/b
LP, Shadoks label issue of this 1974 sophisticated heavy rock album with a progressive touch, great organ, guitars and vocals One of the best albums recorded in Denmark. 500 numbered copies on 180 gram vinyl gatefold heavy sleeve, $43, New: 10/10/2013
bOno, Yoko amp; Plastic Ono Band Take Me To The Land Of Hell Vinyl/b
LP, Vinyl LP pressing. 2013 album from the Japanese avant-garde artist and widow of John Lennon. The 13 tracks on Take Me To The Land Of Hell were recorded in NYC and produced by Yoko, Sean Lennon and Yuka Honda, $17.99, New: 10/10/2013
bOrb History Of The Future/b
CD, 2CD UK 2013 collection. Disc 1 gathers together their singles from the period, including ‘Little Fluffy Clouds’. Disc 2 rounds up the really juicy remixes and rarities from the period, including the previously unreleased ‘Majestic’ amp; ‘Close Encounters’, $30, New: 10/10/2013
bOrb History Of The Future Deluxe/b
CD, 3CD + DVD + Book. Deluxe edition features the standard 2 discs plus Disc 3: live in Copenhagen in 93 and in the US at Woodstock 94, all unreleased. DVD rounds up Top Of The Pops appearances, official promo videos amp; live appearance, $65, New: 10/10/2013
bPallas, Tyla J. Live In London MMXIII/b
CD, 2CD set recorded at the Borderline in London on July 6th 2013. The two discs are divided into an acoustic set and an electric set featuring many songs from Tyla’s recent solo albums as well as Dogs D’amour classics. All-star band., $21.99, New: 10/10/2013
bParks, Aaron Arborescence/b
CD, 2013 release on ECM for promising young American pianist. Listen close and one can hear Parks whispering part of a melody along with the piano, as if he were playing at home alone, for himself. This is contemplative instrumental poetry, $17.99, New: 10/10/2013
bParsons, Alan Project I Robot Legacy Edition Vinyl/b
LP, 2LP Limited 180gm vinyl LP import pressing of this 1977 classic album now featuring the bonus tracks on disc 2. Music On Vinyl, $45, New: 10/10/2013
bParsons, Alan Project Playlist/b
CD, 15 tracks from the iconic soft/art rock outfit, including classic rock radio hits like “Time,” “Eye in the Sky,” ” I Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You,” “Prime Time,” “Don’t Answer Me,” and “Games People Play.”, $9.99, New: 10/10/2013
bPartridge Family Playlist/b
CD, 14 tracks including I Think I Love You, Come On Get Happy, Doesn’t Somebody Want to Be Wanted amp; 11 more pop classics, $9.99, New: 10/10/2013
bPearl Jam Lightning Bolt/b
CD, Deluxe hardbook packaging. 2013 release Pearl Jam releases “Lightning Bolt,” its first studio album since 2009’s “Backspacer”. Universal, $16.99, New: 10/10/2013
bPearl Jam Lightning Bolt Vinyl/b
LP, LP 2013 release Pearl Jam releases “Lightning Bolt,” its first studio album since 2009’s “Backspacer”. Universal, $34.99, New: 10/10/2013
bPearl Jam Official Bootleg: Constitution Hall DC 9/19/98/b
CD, 2CD Limited edition live performance. Monkeywrench, $21.99, New: 10/10/2013
bPearl Jam Official Bootleg: Vic Theatre Chicago 8/2/07/b
CD, 2CD Limited edition live performance. Monkeywrench, $21.99, New: 10/10/2013
bPelican Forever Becoming/b
CD, 2013 release, the fifth album from the Chicago-based Post-Metal band. Forever Becoming was produced by Chris Common, formerly of These Arms Are Snakes, who also previously produced Pelican’s 2009 studio album, What We All Come to Need, $13.99, New: 10/10/2013
bPop Will Eat Itself Dos Dedos Mis Amigos/Lick Of The Old Cassette Box/b
CD, 2CD UK Digitally remastered expanded set from the British Electro rockers. 1994’s Dos Dedos Mis Amigos combined with ‘A Lick Of The Old Cassette Box’, featuring 12 unreleased songs recorded in 1995 and 1996. Other bonus material as well. Cherry Red., $25, New: 10/10/2013
bPop Will Eat Itself Now For A Feast 25th Anniversary Edition/b
CD, 2CD UK digitally remastered expanded 1988 collection of early recordings from the British Pop noisemakers featuring 14 bonus tracks. Includes seven previously unheard demos and live cuts from the band’s own archives and a number of later b-sides, $23, New: 10/10/2013
bPowell, Bobby There Is Something In A Man: Best Of Bobby Powell/b
CD, Long renowned as a Louisiana blues hub, Baton Rouge, the sightless keyboardist scored a major Ramp;B hit in late 1965 with a soul-soaked remake of the ancient blues ‘C.C. Rider’ and subsequently building a spectacular catalog that extended into the ’70s, $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bPrefab Sprout Crimson/Red/b
CD, 2013 release from critically-adored British band led by the reclusive Paddy McAloon, who is now the band’s sole member. Crimson/Red consists of re-worked tracks that Paddy wrote but never released over the past 15 years., $26, New: 10/10/2013
bRawls, Johnny Remembering O.V./b
CD, 2013 tribute album from O.V. Wright’s band leader for five years while Johnny was still in his 20s. Otis Clay, who recorded at the same studio in Memphis and was on the same label as O. V. Wright, appears as a guest artist. Catfood, $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bRed Fang Whales amp; Leeches Deluxe/b
CD, Limited digipak edition includes two bonus tracks. 2013 release, the third studio album from the Portland, OR-based Alt-Metal band., $17.99, New: 10/10/2013
bRicks, Ursula My Street/b
CD, 2013 debut recording of longtime Baltimore based soul-blues artist showcases her astounding vocals. Backed by the label’s studio house band, with special guests Kim Wilson (harmonica) and Johnny Moeller (rhythm guitar) of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, $16.99, New: 10/10/2013
bRods, The The Rods/b
CD, 2013 reissue on the Southworld UK label of the East coast hard rock act’s classic 1982 debut album. Featuring Dave “Rock” Feinstein on guitar (also Ronnie James Dio’s cousin)., $20, New: 10/10/2013
bRush, Otis I’m Satisfied/b
CD, 26 remastered tracks from Rush’s early years, backed by master players like Willie Dixon, Little Walter and Ike Turner. A variety of the electric blues and Ramp;B sides recorded for labels such as Cobra, Chess, and Duke, between 1956 and 1962. Soul Jam, $16, New: 10/10/2013
bScorpions Crazy World Deluxe Edition/b
CD, CD + DVD 2013 deluxe edition of German heavy metal band Scorpions’ 11th studio album, originally released in 1990. The deluxe package includes 12 live tracks from their ‘Live Crazy’ world tour along with Crazy World’s four promotional videos. Universal, $28, New: 10/10/2013
bSeasick Steve Hubcap Music Vinyl/b
LP, Vinyl LP pressing. 2013 release, the sixth studio album from the American Blues musician who has achieved great success in Europe., $19.99, New: 10/10/2013
bShorter, Wayne Second Genesis /Wayning Moments/b
CD, Wayne Shorter’s second and third albums as a leader. Featured here are such great stars as Freddie Hubbard, Cedar Walton and the outstanding Art Blakey. Two alternate takes (taped in mono) from the Second Genesis sessions as a bonus, $15, New: 10/10/2013
bSimon, Paul Complete Albums Collection/b
CD, 15CD Box set, takes the previous box’s 9 expanded albums with a total of 37 bonus tracks, plus the two live albums 1974’s Live Rhymin’, amp; 1991’s Concert in the Park, 1965’s Paul Simon Songbook, 2006’s Surprise amp; 2011’s So Beautiful or So What, $129.99, New: 10/10/2013
bSimon, Paul Over The Bridge Of Time: A Paul Simon Retrospective 1964-2011/b
CD, 2013 release, the first-ever single disc collection to feature the best of Simon amp; Garfunkel and solo. 20 tracks take listeners on a comprehensive journey through Simon’s career, $13.99, New: 10/10/2013
bSimpson, Martin Vagrant Stanzas/b
CD, 2CD 2013 UK limited edition is another fine addition to English folk legend Martin Simpson’s already impressive back catalog. Following 2011’s Purpose amp; Grace, the album sees Simpson working with Peter Denenberg and Richard Hawley in the production chairs, $25, New: 10/10/2013
bSmith, Dr. Lonnie In The Beginning Vol 1 amp; 2/b
CD, 2CD Dr. Lonnie reimagines 12 songs culled from his first decade as a recording artist. His arrangements are performed by a first call New York octet which capture the creative spirit of the 60’s milieu before a live audience in a studio in Queens, NY, $19.99, New: 10/10/2013
bSonata Arctica Reckoning Night/Unia/b
CD, 2CD limited digipak reissue containing two releases from the Finnish Power Metal Band: Reckoning Night (2004) and Unia (2007). While the band are classified as Power Metal, they include elements of Symphonic Metal and Progressive Metal into their sound, $17.99, New: 10/10/2013
bStepson Stepson/b
CD, Rock Candy label 24 bit remaster of 1971 Los Angeles-based hard rock release. When it comes to earthy early seventies ball-busting hard rock then look no further than Stepson, $21, New: 10/10/2013
bSting Last Ship (SHM-CD)/b
CD, 2013 Japanese audiophile pressing on a SHM-CD (playable on all CD players). Interscope, $41, New: 10/10/2013
bStranglers, The Skin Deep: The Collection/b
CD, 2CD UK 2013 collection of their finest ’80s and early ’90s work showcases all the A and B side 7inch singles as diverse as ‘European Female’, ‘Nice In Nice’, ‘All Day And All Of The Night’. 29 tracks. Music Club Deluxe, $17, New: 10/10/2013
bSugar File Under: Easy Listening Vinyl/b
LP, Limited vinyl LP repressing. File Under: Easy Listening (FU:EL) was Sugar’s second and last studio album released in 1994., $32, New: 10/10/2013
bTangier Four Winds/b
CD, Rock Candy label remaster of 1984 rock album. Special Limited Deluxe Collector’s Edition, fully re-mastered sound shaped from 24 BIT digital technology, includes 12-page full colour booklet., $21, New: 10/10/2013
bTears For Fears Hurting: Super Deluxe Edition/b
CD, 3CD + DVD Super Deluxe box set features remastered ’83 album; 16-track bonus disc of remixes, B-sides amp; alternates); 3rd disc of unreleased live sessions amp; DVD of 1984 concert film In My Mind’s Eye; replica 1983 tour program amp; 34-page hardback book, $69, New: 10/10/2013
bTeenage Jesus amp; The Jerks Beirut Slump/Shut Up amp; Bleed/b
CD, Repress. UK compilation from the seminal No-Wave band Teenage and Jesus and The Jerks lead by primal screamer and guitarist Lydia Lunch. This collection contains all their recordings, alongside some previously unreleased live material. 29 tracks, $18, New: 10/10/2013
bTen Years After Positive Vibrations Expanded/b
CD, 2CD 2013 UK deluxe expanded edition of their 1974 release with additional previously unreleased live recordings added. This was the original quartet’s last studio album before the late Alvin Lee went on to a solo career. WEA, $25, New: 10/10/2013
bThicke, Robin Album Collection/b
CD, 5CD UK 2013 box set of the five albums: A Beautiful World, Love After War, Sex Therapy the Experience, Evolution of Robin Thicke amp; Something Else. Interscope, $42, New: 10/10/2013
bTindersticks Les Salauds Soundtrack/b
CD, 2013 release from UK Indie outfit, their 7th original film score for director Claire Denis. A fundamental stylistic departure for the band, the hypnotic electronic score resonates the darkly sensual, dreamlike rhythms of the film’s revenge narrative, $22, New: 10/10/2013
bTindersticks Les Salauds Soundtrack Vinyl/b
LP, Vinyl LP pressing. 2013 release from the British Indie outfit. Les Salauds is their seventh original film score for renowned director Claire Denis., $26.99, New: 10/10/2013
bTLC 20/b
CD, 2013 collection from Ramp;B trio. A nod to the group’s 20-year-plus career, the album features TLC’s biggest hits (including their four #1 singles, “Creep,” “Waterfalls,” “No Scrubs,” and “Unpretty”), plus a new track written by Ne-Yo, “Meant To Be., $13.99, New: 10/10/2013
bToad The Wet Sprocket New Constellation/b
CD, 2013 album from the Alt-Rock quartet, their first full-length studio release since their 1997 platter Coil. New Constellation was produced, engineered and mixed by Mikal Blue at Revolver Studios in Thousand Oaks, California, $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bTouchstone Oceans Of Time/b
CD, 2013 release from UK five-piece rock band, their much-anticipated 4th studio album “Oceans Of Time” supported by a 6-date UK tour in October, where they will be joined by co-headliners Von Hertzen Brothers from Finland., $23, New: 10/10/2013
bTowner, Ralph/ Wolfgang Muthspiel/ Slava Grigoryan Travel Guide/b
CD, 2013 release on the ECM label. An international summit meeting, Travel Guide features US guitarist Ralph Towner, Austrian guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel, and Kazakhstan-born and Australia-raised guitarist Slava Grigoryan, $17.99, New: 10/10/2013
bTrivium Vengeance Falls/b
CD, 2013 release, the sixth album from the Metal act. Vengeance Falls is definitely one of their heaviest, while at the same time melodic efforts., $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bTrivium Vengeance Falls Vinyl/b
LP, Vinyl LP pressing including digital download. 2013 release, the sixth album from the Metal act. Vengeance Falls is definitely one of their heaviest, while at the same time melodic efforts. Includes Download certificate., $19.99, New: 10/10/2013
bTwink amp; The Technicolour Dream You Reached for the Stars/b
CD, Sunbeam presents a brand-new 2013 album from UK underground rock legend Twink (Pretty Things, Pink Fairies), in collaboration with Italian psychedelic band Technicolour Dream. Mastered at Abbey Road studios. 8 bonus tracks, $19, New: 10/10/2013
bUltramarine This Time Last Year/b
CD, Real Soon presents the sixth album by UK electronic duo Ultramarine, their first full-length album in 15 years. Formed in 1989, the band’s early records were released by Les Disques du Crépuscule., $16.99, New: 10/10/2013
bUltramarine This Time Last Year Vinyl/b
LP, LP LP version on 180 gram vinyl with download card. Sleeve printed in three Pantone colors. 2013 release amp; sixth album by UK electronic duo Ultramarine., $18.99, New: 10/10/2013
bVan Giersbergen, Anneke Drive/b
CD, 2013 release, the fifth studio album from the Dutch singer/songwriter and former member of Alt-Prog Rock band The Gathering. Anneke is also renowned for her collaborations with Anathema, Devin Townsend amp; Within Temptation. Inside Out, $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bVan Leer, Thijs Van Home Concert/b
CD, 2013 release from the founder of the Dutch rock band FOCUS known for their hits Hocus Pocus, Sylvia and House of the King. “These recordings were all made using home equipment in my living room, with no make up”., $24, New: 10/10/2013
bVarious Delmark: 60 Years of Blues/b
CD, Chicago label sampler contains previously unissued performances by Junior Wells amp; Otis Spann; Magic Sam, Little Walter Trio (featuring Muddy Waters); Toronzo Cannon, Studebaker John, Linsey Alexander, Quintus McCormick, much more, $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bVarious Delmark: 60 Years of Jazz/b
CD, Chicago label sampler contains performances by Red Holloway, Eddie ‘Lockjaw’ Davis, Sonny Stitt, Nicole Mitchell, Corey Wilkes, Ernest Dawkins, Kahil El’Zabar, Fat Babies, Ira Sullivan, much more, $15.99, New: 10/10/2013
bVarious Free Angela/b
CD, Originally released in 1971, The first half of the album was recorded in Muscle Shoals, beginning with the title track by Larry Saunders. 2nd half of the album continues with solid mid-60s rarities from Randolph’s Sound of Soul label. Secret Stash Records, $17, New: 10/10/2013
bVarious Free Angela Vinyl/b
LP, Vinyl LP + MP3. Originally released in 1971, The first half of the album was recorded in Muscle Shoals, beginning with the title track by Larry Saunders. 2nd half of the album continues with solid mid-1960s rarities from Randolph’s Sound of Soul label, $21.99, New: 10/10/2013
bVarious Northern Soul: The Collection/b
CD, 3CD UK set delivers the biggest hits with over 60 tracks from the vaults of Atlantic, Atco, Loma, Reprise and Warner Brothers; Chuck Wood / Tami Lynn / The Coasters / Archie Bell amp; The Drells amp; many others all feature in a great introduction to the scene, $18, New: 10/10/2013
bVarious Now 80’s Deluxe/b
CD, 2CD 2013 36 track Japanese pressing. Artists include Wham, !Kenny Loggins, J.Geils Band, Huey Lewis amp; The News, Joe Cocker amp; Jennifer Warnes, Styx, The Buggles, many more. UM, $45, New: 10/10/2013
bVarious Organisation Of Pop: Music From The First Thirty Years Of ZTT Records/b
CD, 2CD 2013 label collection includes iconic artists like Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Art of Noise, 808 State, Propaganda, Shane MacGowan, and The Frames, plus many hidden gems and rarities that fans may have missed over the years., $16.99, New: 10/10/2013
bVarious Tony Blackburn Presents Soul Classics/b
CD, 3CD UK 2013 58 track box set compiles Tony’s favorites featuring Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Barry White, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Temptations, Odyssey, Chaka Khan, Chic, Luther Vandross and many others, $30, New: 10/10/2013
bVarous Now 90’s Deluxe/b
CD, 2CD 2013 38 track Japanese pressing. Artists include The Cardigans, Shanice, Vanessa Williams, Boyz II Men, Hanson, Extreme, C.J.Lewis amp; many others, $45, New: 10/10/2013
bWareham, Dean Emancipated Hearts/b
CD, 2013 solo release from the former leader of Galaxie 500 and Luna recorded with Jason Quever of Papercuts at Tiny Telephone Studios in San Francisco and as well as Britta, features Anthony LaMarca and Gillian Rivers., $13.99, New: 10/10/2013
bWebster, Ben (Quartet) Live in Hilversum 1970/b
CD, This release presents Ben Webster’s 1970 quartet performance in Hilversum, Holland, for the first time ever on any format. Surrounded by local musicians, the legendary saxophonist displays his magic during a program of well-known standards., $18, New: 10/10/2013
bWhite, Tony Joe Hoodoo Vinyl + CD/b
LP, Vinyl LP pressing. 2013 album from the veteran singer/songwriter. Includes Compact Disc and Download certificate. Yep Roc, $25.99, New: 10/10/2013
bWildhearts Endless Nameless Expanded/b
CD, 2CD Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1997 album from the British Rockers including a bonus CD containing b-sides and rarities. Lemon, $23, New: 10/10/2013
bWilson, Jonathan Fanfare/b
CD, 2013 sophomore album from the singer/songwriter, hailed as updating the classic Laurel Canyon sound. Featuring contributions from Graham Nash, David Crosby, Jackson Browne, Wilco’s Patrick Sansone, Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith and more, $14.99, New: 10/10/2013
bY amp; T Earthquake: The A amp; M Years 1981-1985/b
CD, 4CD UK set features six studio albums, Earthshaker, Black Tiger, Mean Streak, In Rock We Trust, Down For The Count; Plus B-sides, and a rare Friday Rock Show album highlighting their appearances at Reading and Monsters of Rock. Universal, $32, New: 10/10/2013
bYoung Tradition Oberlin 1968/b
CD, Fledg’ling presents a long-forgotten live recording of British folk vocal trio The Young Tradition, originally recorded on reel-to-reel at Oberlin College in 1968. A truly rare captured performance, $17, New: 10/10/2013
bZappa, Frank Baby Snakes/Dub Room Special/Torture Never Stops/b
DVD, 3DVD Special Edition compiling Baby Snakes (Live primarily from the Halloween show at the Palladium in New York City, amp; other material); Dub Room Special documentary include KQED Special 1974; Torture Never Stops (1981 Halloween show)., $27.99, New: 10/10/2013
bZebra Zebra/b
CD, Rock Candy label Special Deluxe Collector’s Edition of 1982 hard rock release. Fully remastered sound shaped from 24 BIT digital technology, $21, New: 10/10/2013
Worth mentioning: indie Fiona Joy Hawkins’ new album (June 2013) is 600 Years in a Moment. It is 102 key piano w/ancient instruments, also available as SACD and 180 Gatefold Vinyl (by Furnace)…looks and sounds incredible! Distributed by CPIDistribution.com