This holiday season, why not give the gift of record coasters? This set was gifted to me by my wonderful and thoughtful parents. Save your woodwork in style. They make the perfect gift for any cocktail enthusiast, and are great stocking stuffers.
Category Archives: Misc
I’ve Got A Plan
This is what I told my wife… I’ve got a plan. No, it’s not a secret plan to fight inflation, but instead a plan to emerge from chaos with strict, binary organization. The plan worked, I’ll have you know, but please notice a few things during this, my “transition” period… an age that lasted something like four hours. The most obvious is the Dead Cross LP. I’d just finished spinning that when this moment was stolen from time. There’s a TMBG Flood CD, Rocket from the Crypt dice, the Boss DR-5, two unopened sixers of NOFX’s punk in drublic beer, and of course, the Alternative Tentacles “What would Jello do?” bumper sticker. All things, somewhat music related, that have now found a new home. Cheers to being OCD!
DC
Super excited for a few reasons here. One, that my copy of Dead Cross came in record time (no pun intended). Two, because I’m able to spin yet another collab between Slayer mainstay Dave Lombordo and golden throat magician Mike Patton. And finally, three, because Ipecac Recordings (Patton’s label) releases their records with digital download cards. Lots to be excited about.
One in a Million
Another fantastic Mary Tyler Moore cover, this time touting Lew Raymond and the Hollywood Studio Orchestra. From what I can quickly gather, Mary appears on 7+ album covers from the late 50’s to the early 60’s. Million Sellers is our third, behind Cha Cha Cha and Miguelito Valdez Plays His World Famous Latin Rhythms. Always an exciting find, Mary covers are a sign of space-age-rhythmic-eruptions only the late 50’s can provide. RIP Laura Petrie.
Super Oldies of the 50’s V.2
The only problem with acquiring a Volume 2 prior to a Volume 1, and this is a small problem, all things considered, is that you also have to acquire Volume 1… at least, that’s how my brain works. Super Oldies of the 50’s Volume 2 is jam-frickin’-packed with 50’s staples from The Heartbeats to The Charts, and a little Frankie Ford in between.
The Music America Loves Best (1951 Version)
By 1951, RCA Victor Records had released enough records to fill a 280 page catalog. This is a fact. From “A” You’re Adorable (47-2899, 1949) by Perry Como to Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 (LCT-1002, year unknown), RCA’s entire production could be found in clear black and white, and as the catalog itself suggests, “The records in the Request Catalog (not pictured here) your dealer will order for you, gladly and promptly.” So dig in and mosey on down to your brick and mortar for some great RCA Victor releases!
Secrets at 45 rpm
Thankful to have received yet another secret 7″ in this month’s Vinyl Me, Please release. She’ll have a go on the ol’ platter as soon as we return to the sunny skies of Los Angeles.
Tim 4 You
Oh how I miss Half Price Books. I found this clean copy of Tim Hardin 4 and nabbed it for my father. My mother absolutely LOVED it. This holiday season, spread the “joy” of Tim Hardin.
From 2002 to 2017, and 1996 in Between
Up next (tonight) will be the 2002 released, 1996 recorded, 2017 pressed double LP, Sphinctour. Still getting around to these first time Ministry vinyl pressings.
Tom 3030
The last two records to spin. Tom Jones’ 1967 Green, Green, Grass of Home, and Deltron 3030’s 2014, Event 2. Both are really great spins, though I bet Deltron will get much more play from here on out. This Tom Jones release surprised me, however, and was well worth the $1 I paid for it.
Live at the Troub
Day 2 of the 2017 Hot Snakes tour. Sold out show at the Troubadour. The new tracks were massive. Looking forward to the new album!
Black
I completely forgot about Black Friday! What the hell is wrong with me?! It may have been the 16-day work stint I just finished. 19-hour days are for the birds. What month is it?
Sympathy for the Devil
Though not a friend of mine, the Devil ain’t no fool.
Quiet Tracks
If these tracks won’t convince you that Martin Denny’s Quiet Village is worthy of owning, then this off-handed, lazy review will: It’s good. Buy it.
Need-le
Still on the haystack hunt for a replacement needle for the hi-fi. The day job busyness is clouding my ability to fully dedicate the needed time to properly research the specific needle model number, but I have hope, and fortunately, several other working turntables in the house. (Photo taken from 1966 Philco hi-fi owners manual.)
Mad
I really can’t stand Madonna. Never did care for her arrogant lack of talent. Here’s my one word review for anything she’s ever done: Rotten. That doesn’t stop me from owning five of her records, however… there is something truly wrong with me. Enjoy your Friday, kids!
The Hike
Unfortunately, these are the only two Nilsson records in the collection. Something happened over the last few years, or appears to have happened anyway, which resulted in Nilsson album prices skyrocketing. I remember seeing casual albums for $8 – $10, where now they fetch upwards to $25-$30. And I’m generally only noticing this hike with Nilsson records specifically. I don’t know… something sure the hell is going on.
Get Used… and Like it!
From what I can ascertain, Cheap Thrills is a functioning brick and mortar record shop in San Luis Obispo, CA. The internet tells me that it opened its doors back in 1971, and this protective record sleeve tells me that they deal / dealt in compact discs, tapes, video games, and LPs, all of the used variety. With a tagline like “get used… and like it!” it’s no wonder Cheap Thrills is still in business after 46 years.
Gypsies
Gypsies are stealing entire cities on the backs of sub-beasts. – Deltron 3030
Needle Needs
Well, the much-expected and heavily-dreaded day has come, and after 14 years of ownership, the 1966 Philco cabinet hi-fi all-transistor stereophonic radio-phonograph is in need of a replacement needle. Sigh. Although miffed and a bit curious (as to how it broke), I’m confident that a replacement can, and will be found. Now begins a hunt of a completely different kind.
The Prudent Groove 