August 13, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1980s, Curiosity Killed The Cat
Frontman of the ’80s pop group talks to SDE
Next month, a brand new four-CD Curiosity Killed The Cat box set called Misfits: The Mercury Years 1986-1990 will be released. Curated by SDE’s own Paul Sinclair, it features newly mastered versions of both albums, along with two extra CDs of remixes and demos including many unheard songs from the early days. SDE caught up with frontman Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot recently and asked him about his time with the band…
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August 13, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1970s, david bowie
The David Bowie Is exhibition reached the end of the road last month in Brooklyn. The exclusive vinyl records – ‘Time’/’The Prettiest Star’ silver vinyl seven-inch and David Bowie Live in Berlin [1978] orange vinyl – were only available to visitors who turned up in person at Brooklyn Museum, which of course created a burgeoning resale market on sites like eBay. The good news, if you’ve been after these, is that they are now available online via the Brooklyn Museum website, and they will ship overseas!
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August 13, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: Bob Dylan, Brett Anderson, cyndi lauper, ella fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Neil Diamond, out this week, siouxsie & the banshees, The Beach Boys, tucky buzzard
Miles Davis / Bitches Brew SACD
Miles Davis‘ genre-busting 1970 classic Bitches Brew is issued as a multi-channel SACD which features the QUAD mix on the multi-channel layer, and a hi-res stereo 2018 remaster “derived from the original analog masters” on the stereo layer.
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August 12, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: The Human League, vinyl
2LP black vinyl debut • Bonus tracks not on the RSD white vinyl
After the Record Store Day white vinyl, the Human League‘s 2001 album Secrets will be reissued on black vinyl in September.
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August 12, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Genesis, Steve Hackett
6CD+2DVD Anthology • Some 5.1 mixes • Good price
Steven Hackett will follow up 2015’s (now out of print) Premontions anthology with Broken Skies – Outspread Wings, a new eight-disc package that spans the years 1984-2006.
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August 11, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1960s, bob seger
Complete Cameo-Parkway Recordings 1966-67 on CD and vinyl
American singer-songwriter Bob Seger‘s early work as Bob Seger and The Last Heard is brought together by ABKCO for a new single album collection called Heavy Music: The Complete Cameo Recordings 1966-1967.
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August 11, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1990s, Suede
Deluxe 2LP • bonus audio • black vinyl
When Suede‘s 1993 debut was reissued for its 25th anniversary back in March, there was no vinyl edition, although a 2LP set pressed on silver/grey vinyl eventually emerged for Record Store Day, in April. Next month, that same edition will emerge on black vinyl and be widely available.
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August 11, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: Saturday Deluxe
Bluetooth Ache
The fight to control the music in the holiday hire car
There’s nothing like being on holiday and having the whole family together in a rental car to bring to the fore ‘discussions’ about music. This happened to me recently as my eldest daughter (15) was grumpily decreeing that she didn’t want to listen to “old man’s music” and insisting that she ‘pairs’ mum’s phone (which had some of her favourite artists on it) via bluetooth to the vehicle’s audio system, so we can listen to her stuff. No way, Jose. I’m the driver, I’m in charge (and no one else can work out how to use the stereo anyway!).
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August 10, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: new music, paul mccartney
Here’s a look at the deluxe coloured 2LP vinyl edition of Paul McCartney‘s forthcoming album Egypt Station.
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August 10, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1980s, status quo
Next month, Universal Music will issue a three-CD deluxe edition of Status Quo‘s 1988 album Ain’t Complaining.
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August 9, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1970s, hi-res, Miles Davis, SACD
Sony Music in Japan have just released a multi-channel hybrid SACD (Super Audio CD) of Miles Davis‘ genre-busting 1970 classic Bitches Brew.
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August 9, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1990s, new music, Suede
Six-disc box set of the forthcoming album
When Suede announced their new album, The Blue Hour, at the end of April, the band promised to reveal the details of what was in the box set edition ‘at a later date’. That later date has arrived and those details are now available…
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August 9, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: deals
FR: U2 / Songs Of Experience super deluxe box – €48 or £39
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August 8, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: matt berry
Here’s one of those albums where all you have to do is take a look at the cover and you know you want it! I refer to Matt Berry‘s forthcoming Television Themes.
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August 7, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: A Flock Of Seagulls, competition, winner
Congratulations to SDE reader Paul Price who was randomly selected as the winner of the A Flock Of Seagulls competition. Paul wins the limited edition SIGNED five-CD bundle of the band’s new album Ascension. Thanks to everyone who entered and look out for more great SDE competitions soon.
August 7, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1960s, glenn frey, longbranch pennywhistle
Glenn Frey’s and JD Souther’s Longbranch / Pennywhistle album from 1969 will be issued as standalone CD and vinyl editions in September.
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August 6, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, david coverdale, Whitesnake
Rhino will issue Unzipped, a new Whitesnake super deluxe edition box set, later this year, that focuses on ‘unplugged’ and acoustic-based performances recorded over the last 20 years or so. This 5CD+DVD package includes rare and unreleased studio and live recordings, acoustic demos, concert videos, interviews and more.
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August 6, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: Brett Anderson, fairport convention, fotheringay, Giant Sand, out this week, Suede, teenage fanclub, the fall, Tindersticks, trojan records, various artists
Teenage Fanclub / vinyl reissues
Scottish indie band Teenage Fanclub issue five of their studio albums on vinyl. These reissues cover the Creation era and album has been remastered from the original tapes at Abbey Road Studios (“under the guidance of the band”), and the packages will replicate the original packaging. First pressings come with a bonus 7″ single.
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August 5, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, deals, Tom Petty
Pleased to inform fans of a welcome and substantial drop in price in the UK for the forthcoming 6LP vinyl box set edition of Tom Petty An American Treasure.
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August 5, 2018 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1980s, 1990s, nitzer ebb
Pylon Records will release Nitzer Ebb 1982-2010: The Box Set, in October, a new 10LP vinyl package that includes newly remastered versions of all five of Nitzer Ebb‘s Mute/Geffen albums and five additional vinyl records of bonus tracks and rarities.
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