don't think I've posted in a month got: Rod Stewart - Vintage Years (UK 2fer of the first 2 albums) Flying Burrito Brothers - Burrito Deluxe (IR Records reissue) Bob Dylan - At Budokan (original japanese pressing complete with all inserts and obi) Madvillain - Madvillainy (reissue) Lee Morgan - Cooker (Tone Poet) Middle Kids - New Songs For Old Problems (Clear Vinyl) American Football - LP1 (1LP reissue pressed at Rainbo it has a ton of non-fill it sucks, bought sealed from a discogs seller didn't wanna make it their problem during a pandemic especially) Monkees - More Of The Monkees (Japanese pressing 1981) Michael Nesmith - The Prison (original pressing with booklet) Laura Nyro - Nested (White Label Promo) Cowboy Junkies - Trinity Session (Analogue Productions) Night School - Disappear (Graveface Record Club Hand Pour /150) Appleseed Cast - Two Conversations (3 Color Splatter reissue) Cocteau Twins - Aikea-Guinea (UK Pressing) Byrds - Never Before (Gold Stamp Promo with booklet) Redd Kross - Phaseshifter (Third Man reissue) preorder/incoming: Fiona Apple - Fetch The Bolt Cutters (Black and VMP Purple) Nico - Desertshore (Original UK Pressing) Self Defense Family - Australia 7" (/300 Red) Makthaverskan - Onkel/Demands 7" (/500 Clear) Marc Ford - Mind Fuzz (1st Time Pressing)
I've been quite slow with Vinyl this year, mostly because of the COVID-19 pandemic but also because I've moved into more of a video phase. That said before the pandemic I preordered a couple of albums and they eventually came out and arrived. The Rise of Skywalker and Gigaton by Pearl Jam, I haven't listened to Gigaton yet as I'm not really a Pearl Jam fan. I liked the look of the album art and they've got a good reputation as a bad as far as I'm aware so I decided I might check it out. As for Rise of Skywalker, I have found that the J.J. films have slightly more bland scores compared to The Last Jedi but I think The Rise of Skywalker was a good listen even though it needs a thorough clean because it's filled with dust or something.
Working at home, not spending money on gas, dry cleaning and food out, I have found myself buying lots of vinyl online over the last couple of months during the pandemic: Sea Level S/T, used (Discogs seller, took the guy a couple of weeks to ship due to scaled back operations and delays in early stages of the pandemic). my college roomie had this record, and have always loved it, but for some unknown reason, had not bought this one. Probably my favorite Sea Level record. Jason Isbell, Here We Rest (local record store). one of my favorite Isbell records Jason Isbell, Something More Than Free (Amazon seller had the item on backorder, then shipped the wrong record, but quickly re-shipped to fulfill the order). This one was my introduction to Isbell back when it was released, and it, along with Southeastern, remain among my favorites. Jason Isbell, Reunions (Tower Records). this one is getting lots of play. love this record! Tom Waits, Closing Time - (local record store). An amazing record. Highly recommend Townes Van Zandt S/T 50th Anniversary reissue (local record store). enjoying this, a great addition. Delaney and Bonnie - Home (Tower Records). love this old school R&B, Staxx records sound Delaney and Bonnie - To Bonnie from Delaney - Speakers Corner remaster. not loving this one, but it is growing on me a bit. need to give it a few more spins. Carly Simon, No Secrets - Speakers Corner remaster. worth it for the cover alone, and sounds great, to boot. On order: Doobie Brothers - The Captain and Me -Speakers Corner. can’t wait to get this one Black Keys, Let’s Rock (local record store). One of my favorites from 2019 Townes Van Zandt, Live At the Old Quarter ( local record store).
Wand - Laughing Matter (curbside buy) And I've had the Christine and the Queens EP on pre-order (LP), might be coming in a week or two.
The last one I have is a Dion hits collection. Last one ordered is Bob Dylan's forthcoming album. I've just got a cheap player but it's one of my favourite things.
I received a British export Hey Jude album today with the Paper Back Writer label misprint. It does sound very good.
Brand new online purchases... Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains The Same (4LP Box Set) Bob Dylan - Bootleg Series 1-3 (5LP Box Set Re-Issue)
Trans-X-Message On The Radio, 1983 (German 12 Inch Single) A1-Message On The Radio B1-Nitelife (Edit) B2-Living On Video (Special Remix Version)
A few online purchases that have arrived in the past couple of weeks. Record stores are still closed in my area.
Boardwalk by well, erm... Boardwalk! I have it and love it on CD but y'know... just gotta spin-spin, spin the black circle! Freshly delivered just this sunny afternoon by a friendly knock and run Amazon guy! "So shines a good deed in a weary world..." Willy Wonka, '71.
Icicle Works-Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly) US Promo, 1983 European Version-Hugh Jones Remix Extended Club Remix-Steve Thompson Remix Single Version-Hugh Jones. This is the version that the US used on it's album, does not contain female vocals on the intro.
Bryan Ferry In Your Mind Polydor Deluxe 2302 055 UK 1st issue Vinyl. From my work mint condition for only £5.
