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the late, great Jeff Beck
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Grateful Dead American Beauty
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 2-429
Series: Original Master Recording, Gain 2 Ultra Analog 45RPM 180g Series
Format: 2 x Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition, 180g, Gatefold
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Steve Hackett Spectral Mornings
Label: Charisma CDS 4017
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1979
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Air - Moon Safari
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Quincy Jones Sounds ... And Stuff Like That!!
Label: A&M Records AMLH 64685
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1978
Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul
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Vinyl morning today, starting with this 1983 US Platinum classic produced by the great Jim Steinmam who penned several of the songs too. Vocals by the Welsh rock goddess Bonnie Tyler who's voice at the time was just perfect for these rock anthems and ballads. The muscians list features regular Steinman collaborators*:
Roy Bittan* piano, organ on track 8
Larry Fast* synthesizers
Rick Derringer* guitars
Steve Buslowe bass
Max Weinberg* drums
Jimmy Maelen* percussion
Eric Troyer* backing vocals
Holly Sherwood backing vocals on track 4
Rory Dodd* backing vocals, vocal on track 4
Track 5 - Personnel:
Paul Shaffer organ (also organ on track 7)
Hiram Bullock guitars
Will Lee bass
Steve Jordan drums
Jimmy Maelen percussion
Additional Muscians:
Dave LeBolt additional synthesizer on track 1
Steve Margoshes all keyboards on track 2
Holly Sherwood backing vocals & wailing on track 2
Martin Briley additional guitars on track 2
Stephanie Black, Erika Katz, Brian Pew, Edward Skylar, Tristine Skylar, David Varga children's chorus on track 6
Frankie Miller male vocal on track 7
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Next up this 1978 album from one ot the great British rock bands of the 70's. Who doesn't like a Dreadlock Holiday or a trip from Rochdale to Ocho Rios!
A talented bunch of guys, Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, who have had a huge influence on music both songwriting and production and earlier members Lol Creme and Kevin Godley on music video too !
Eric Stewart lead (2-4, 6, 9, 10, 12), co-lead (1, 7) and backing vocals (all but 2), lead guitar (3, 4, 8, 11), electric guitar (3-6, 8, 10, 12), slide guitar (3, 6, 11), Fender Rhodes electric piano (1, 2, 7, 8), grand piano (3, 4, 7, 12), Polymoog (2) and Moog synthesizers (2, 7, 8), organ (1, 3), acoustic guitar (9), maracas (1, 5), cowbell (5), M/C (11)
Graham Gouldman lead (1, 5, 8, 11) and backing vocals (1-4, 6-9, 11), bass guitar (all tracks), fuzz bass (5), electric guitar (1, 2, 4-8, 12), acoustic guitar (2, 3, 7-9, 11), zither (9), wind chimes (9), whistle (11), cabasa (1), tambourine (10), percussion (11)
Rick Fenn backing vocals (1-4, 6-9, 11), electric guitar (1-7), lead guitar (8-10, 12), acoustic guitar (7, 9, 11), fretless bass guitar (9), saxophone (6, 10), "Dorking Horns" (6), electric saxophone (12), Polymoog (3) and Moog synthesizers (2, 6), organ (1, 8), tambourine (10), percussion (11)
Paul Burgess drums (2, 4, 6, 10-12), cowbells (1), congas (1, 6), marimba (1), triangle (1, 8, 12), agogτ (1), timbales (1, 8), concert bass drums (2), glockenspiel (3, 7), tambourine (3, 7, 10), military snare drums (7), roto-toms (8, 10), vibraphone (8, 12), percussion (11), backing vocals (11)
Stuart Tosh lead (7) and backing vocals (1, 2, 4, 6-9, 11), "Shouted Encouragement!" (12), drums (1, 3, 5-9), tambourine (1, 7, 10), snare drum (4), cowbell (5), sleigh bells (5), congas (6), bongos (6), military snare drum (7), cabasa (7), percussion (11), trombone (6)
Duncan Mackay backing vocals (4, 11), grand piano (4-6, 9-11), Fender Rhodes electric piano (5, 10), Yamaha CS-80 (1, 4, 5, 9-12) and Moog synthesizers (9), Moog Taurus (9), violin (4, 9, 10), tambourine (10), Steel drum solo (11), percussion (11)
Additional personnel
Kate Spath cello (10)
Tony Spath backing vocal (11)
Technical personnel
Keith Bessey engineer
Tony Spath engineer
Melvyn Abrahams mastering
Hipgnosis cover design and photos
George Hardie graphics
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Last up are these German rockers who are masters of fast rock anthems and slow rock ballads. This album from 1980 is the seventh studio album with cover design by Storm Thorgerson at Hipgnosis. Two other iconic albums "Lovedrive' 1979 and "Blackout" 1982 sit either side "Animal Magnetism" this trio represents some of thier finest work. I was lucky enough to see them at thier peak on the Blackout Tour in 1982 at the Apollo Ardwick Green Manchester.
Klaus Meine vocals
Rudolf Schenker rhythm guitar, lead guitar on tracks 3, 4, 5 and 9, acoustic guitar on track 5, vocals on track 10
Matthias Jabs lead guitar on tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8, slide guitar on track 9, talk box on track 8
Francis Buchholz bass
Herman Rarebell drums
Additional musicians on "Lady Starlight"
Allan Macmillan strings and horns arrangements, conductor
Adele Arman, Victoria Richard violins
Paul Arman viola
Richard Arman cello
Charles Elliot double bass
Melvin Berman oboe
George Stimpson, Brad Wamaar French horns
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Brilliant album this band should have done much better but probably came too late to the "hair metal" scene.Quote:
Originally Posted by Us-&-Them
professor longhair
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Normally I go on Ebay to call up a pic for whatever album I'm playing, but I just had to link to the listing this time! Check out the price - what the hell is going on with vinyl prices these days?
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ave for n mint to mint is 50 odd so they are way out
Even that is 3 times what I paid for it new. I should stop playing it and get a CD copy :eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
ive a mint copy..only played once i think as ive got cdQuote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
I know its off topic and yes, its a rant but, it is related to a post on here.
Ebay is becoming a complete and utter joke when it comes to prices; its getting like the cost of food & lots of other things in this country........................... Inspired by greed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Earlier.....
Shpongle Tales Of The Inexpressible
Label: Twisted Records TWSLP13RM21
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
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Now, wonderful sounds.....
Younger Brother The Last Days Of Gravity
Label: Twisted Records TWSLP32RM
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
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I agree Loz, people are taking the piss with their prices, on pretty much everything. I appreciate there are the usual suspects that are unavoidably hiking prices (Brexit, War in Ukraine, Covid), but I do feel that some are profiteering off this.Quote:
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All we can do is vote with our wallets - I will continue to buy CDs at Music Magpie prices (long may it continue), but I feel the end of my record buying is drawing near... I already have plenty of music in my collection.
Total agreement. I pretty much have all the music I need (mainly CD and my old vinyl collection from when I was young) so to hell with the greedy *^"~>ers on eBay!!! Their comes a point when its time to say enough is enough when it comes to lining the pockets of people who are clearly ripping other folk off!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Prices being asked on Ebay are just that, being asked. God knows if they actually sell.
I buy 3-4 records a month from Discogs on average. If I can't find what I want at a reasonable price there I sometimes look on Ebay, but in the last year I've used Ebay over Discogs maybe twice.
Released today
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Wish You Were Here Wish I Was There (Full Album) is LIVE NOW!! 🪁🪁🪁
7 years of work in the making and now available on all major platforms, links to some are below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/52rOG...TzmTDyuXlBiOwA
Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albu...0GML4gQF7sl5mb
Apple Music/iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/wis...ere/1689789436
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OL...kZ_0cdRMsWVikU
Shakatak Night Birds
Label: Polydor POLS 1059, Polydor POLS1059, Polydor 2383 633
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: May 1982
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Pretenders – 'The Isle Of View'
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Label: Warner Bros. Records – 9 46085-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: Oct 1995
Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Acoustic
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Charity shop purchase: 20p
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MY FAVOURITE PRETENDERS ALBUM....................... WELL GOOD !!!!
LG DR 4912 makes a decent stand alone CDP
The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die - 2009
Joy Division Closer
Label: Factory FACT∙XXV, Factory FACT. 25, Factory FACT·XXV·MMXX
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo, Clear [Crystal Clear], 180 Gram
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Japan Obscure Alternatives
Label: Fame FA 4130981, Ariola Hansa FA 41 3098 1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: Apr 1984
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About as up-to-date as my collection goes, I think I've only played it once in ten years. Thought I'd give it another go. Early signs aren't promising, but I'll persevere, as the CD player is all the way over there.
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NO complaint there! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Us-&-Them
Nor there! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dom66
Jimmy Page, Robert Plant 'No Quarter: Jimmy Page & Robert Plant Unledded'
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Label: Fontana 526 362-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: November 1994
Genre: Rock, Blues
Style: Electric Blues, Acoustic, Classic Rock
linda ronstadt...simple dreams.
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melody gardot
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Great songs, beautifully recorded. And that voice... This would be a great reference recording for evaluating system changes, God knows I'm familiar enough with it by now :) Only trouble is I would put it on and forget the job in hand, and just enjoy the music:doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
super album and tbh the only one of hers i really like. this gardot one is great tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Pure genius.........
Stevie Wonder – Songs In The Key Of Life
Label: Motown – TMSP 6002, Motown – 0C 158-98 261-3
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Gatefold, Vinyl, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo
All Media, Album
Country: UK
Released: 30 Sep 1976
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Yes, this seems to have been the high water mark of her recording career. Nothing that came before or after measures up.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Now that you have melody in my head she will be on next. But this is already on, so I'll see it through.
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