gaporter
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For real? My copy sounded pretty spectacular, considering the kind of music contained within.
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Rip_City
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It's been roughly two weeks since I last listened. I don't recall this being standout at all. I will give it another run on my upcoming days off.
Nee Lewman
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Jmcg85
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debar22
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Just a few this week:
A couple RSD titles via mail. Summer Walker via eBay, Pilot Talk via the RSD Help thread here.
Found an original pressing of Winter In America in decent condition for a reasonable price. vinyl-digital was finally able to send my package from Germany for the Terrace Martin.
I also got another batch of soul 45s, but forgot to snap pics before I filed them away.
A couple RSD titles via mail. Summer Walker via eBay, Pilot Talk via the RSD Help thread here.
Found an original pressing of Winter In America in decent condition for a reasonable price. vinyl-digital was finally able to send my package from Germany for the Terrace Martin.
I also got another batch of soul 45s, but forgot to snap pics before I filed them away.
Nee Lewman
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I’ve got the Spotify variant. It’s quite nice looking. I sprained my shoulder an I don’t think I’ll be spinning for a moment. Anyhow, it’s a really nice package all the way around.That looked nice in the pre order mock up. Looks superb here
Jmcg85
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Hope your feeling much better soon
Thackeraye
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Went to see my dad today - he’s made me record dividers!
bshikari
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Yup, just listened to my copy yesterday and it sounds amazing. Better than streaming it from TIDAL in my Cambridge CXN V2
dropsonde
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Parish Hall - Parish Hall
Hi Tide Groove (DJ's Choice 1969-1981)
September RSD grabs are rolling in.
Parish Hall has always been a hard rock crate-digger's dream, a one-off record lost to time and lack of critical mass. But it's well-written riffy blues-oriented early-70s hard rock with not a bad song on the record. Original 1970 pressings go for $150+ and hasn't been reissued on vinyl since then except one pressing in Italy in 1998. An all-analog mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio. Sounds phenomenal!
Hi Tide Groove is a comp of Hi Records singles put together by Japanese funk DJ Daisuke Kuroda that had a CD-only release in 2018. Great selection of songs and fun party record. Both these titles are highly recommended.
The Jimmy Giuffre 3 & 4 - New York Concerts
Lee Fields - Let's Get A Groove On
The Jimmy Giuffre record is definitely for adventurous jazz listeners but it's quite interesting. Giuffre started out in the West Coast cool jazz scene but in the late-'50s/early-‘60s uncoupled himself from traditional jazz and put out some bonkers avant-garde recordings, peaking with the prophetically-titled Free Fall in 1962. It was a fantastic record in hindsight but audiences back then did not dig it. He went dark for about a decade before resurfacing in the '70s. This record, a superbly recorded live performance, was recorded in 1965 while he was in the abyss. Fascinating record from Zev Feldman and Renaissance Records.
What's not to love about this Lee Fields record? Sure, he's heavily inspired by James Brown so don't go in expecting something otherwise but this is a solid booty-shaking slice of funk. And it's RSD done right: a record that's been out of print for a while, a price point of less than $20, a cool green-splatter color variant, a sturdy cardboard jacket, a lined inner sleeve and a download code! Amazing value. Seriously, why can't all RSD releases be like this?
Emerald Web - Valley Of The Birds
Nativity In Black (A Tribute To Black Sabbath)
Valley Of The Birds doesn't appear as a listing in the official RSD database but it was part of campaign given the hype sticker and September 26 release date. Originally (self-?) released on cassette in 1981 after being recorded on four-track reel-to-reel in Emerald Web's home studio, this is the album's first appearance on vinyl. Emerald Web was a duo of nerdy Berkley, California New-Agers who found their own path on the fringes playing their music in non-traditional settings like planetariums and science centers. Unique to their sound was use of a Lyricon electronic wind instrument, a hybrid synthesizer/woodwind instrument. Yeah this album is definitely within the realm of New Age but it's an electronic music jewel. I love this record so much.
I was concerned by the reviews on Discogs but Nativity In Black is a home-run for me. I have no complaints about the pressing quality. The black swirl is perfect for this record. (If I have a complaint, the only one is the price!) This album rocks hard and is the cream of the crop when it comes to Sabbath tribute albums.
Hi Tide Groove (DJ's Choice 1969-1981)
September RSD grabs are rolling in.
Parish Hall has always been a hard rock crate-digger's dream, a one-off record lost to time and lack of critical mass. But it's well-written riffy blues-oriented early-70s hard rock with not a bad song on the record. Original 1970 pressings go for $150+ and hasn't been reissued on vinyl since then except one pressing in Italy in 1998. An all-analog mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio. Sounds phenomenal!
Hi Tide Groove is a comp of Hi Records singles put together by Japanese funk DJ Daisuke Kuroda that had a CD-only release in 2018. Great selection of songs and fun party record. Both these titles are highly recommended.
The Jimmy Giuffre 3 & 4 - New York Concerts
Lee Fields - Let's Get A Groove On
The Jimmy Giuffre record is definitely for adventurous jazz listeners but it's quite interesting. Giuffre started out in the West Coast cool jazz scene but in the late-'50s/early-‘60s uncoupled himself from traditional jazz and put out some bonkers avant-garde recordings, peaking with the prophetically-titled Free Fall in 1962. It was a fantastic record in hindsight but audiences back then did not dig it. He went dark for about a decade before resurfacing in the '70s. This record, a superbly recorded live performance, was recorded in 1965 while he was in the abyss. Fascinating record from Zev Feldman and Renaissance Records.
What's not to love about this Lee Fields record? Sure, he's heavily inspired by James Brown so don't go in expecting something otherwise but this is a solid booty-shaking slice of funk. And it's RSD done right: a record that's been out of print for a while, a price point of less than $20, a cool green-splatter color variant, a sturdy cardboard jacket, a lined inner sleeve and a download code! Amazing value. Seriously, why can't all RSD releases be like this?
Emerald Web - Valley Of The Birds
Nativity In Black (A Tribute To Black Sabbath)
Valley Of The Birds doesn't appear as a listing in the official RSD database but it was part of campaign given the hype sticker and September 26 release date. Originally (self-?) released on cassette in 1981 after being recorded on four-track reel-to-reel in Emerald Web's home studio, this is the album's first appearance on vinyl. Emerald Web was a duo of nerdy Berkley, California New-Agers who found their own path on the fringes playing their music in non-traditional settings like planetariums and science centers. Unique to their sound was use of a Lyricon electronic wind instrument, a hybrid synthesizer/woodwind instrument. Yeah this album is definitely within the realm of New Age but it's an electronic music jewel. I love this record so much.
I was concerned by the reviews on Discogs but Nativity In Black is a home-run for me. I have no complaints about the pressing quality. The black swirl is perfect for this record. (If I have a complaint, the only one is the price!) This album rocks hard and is the cream of the crop when it comes to Sabbath tribute albums.
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Ghost
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can you send a pic of your disc? I got the Black Moon Rising variant ltd to 500 and it arrived looking like the opposite of the mock up but they’re offering to switch it out for another variant. Might just push for a partial refund though
Selaws
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Nice scores! I ended up ordering the Giuffre from Spain to the UK, way cheaper as it turns out....
Nee Lewman
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Sure after my shoulder gets better.
Skalap
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Fifth day of my October vinyl diet (I actually spent my October budget in September so technically it's not exactly a diet) and I keep receiving records. I feel like a romantic young boy who continue receiving texts from his ex asking if he is ok. Yeah I am ok, I just think things might be easier for us if we haven't screwed up last month. Maybe we should see ourselves again next month but we must keep our distance for a while.
EDIT: I forgot to mention but thank you very much @Selaws for your help to grab these two Fiona's records.
EDIT: I forgot to mention but thank you very much @Selaws for your help to grab these two Fiona's records.
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Joe Mac
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Joe Mac
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Arrange something else for the same time then even if you’re tempted you can’t go. Maybe a little family day out if COVID restrictions allow! I used to book holidays for every RSD weekend in the past for similar reasons
Skalap
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Arrange something else for the same time then even if you’re tempted you can’t go. Maybe a little family day out if COVID restrictions allow! I used to book holidays for every RSD weekend in the past for similar reasons
Usually I spend all my week-ends parenting so I should be fine. The only exception was precisely for last RSD drops (but I also had a few records to pick-up at my locals). Anyway, I don't expect to go to this record fair.
