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Spinning Sunday or: The Haul 10/16/21 (2542 + 15)

17 Sunday Oct 2021

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We had NO agenda yesterday. The BCPF and I got up, showered, spent time with Jonathan at Underdog Records, had a fantastic breakfast at Young Cardinal Cafe, listened to records, dinner at Davie Tavern and started re-watching one of our favorite Brit Coms, ever. It was a glorious Saturday. Here’s the haul:

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Wilco – A.M. — This is the debut album from the band from 1995. There was competition between former Uncle Tupelo members Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar. Tweedy started Wilco and Farrar started Son Volt. Son Volt’s debut did much better, but I think in the long run, Wilco is more memorable. I am not a fan of either band, really, but I’d go with Wilco over the two. I haven’t listened to this, yet. 2×LP, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered. Deluxe Edition including the original album plus 8 previously unissued outtakes. 2-LP set pressed on 180 gram black vinyl. Gatefold jacket and includes printed inner sleeves with photos, liner notes and credits. New.

U2 – Zooropa — The record was a continuation of the group’s experimentation with alternative rock, electronic dance music, and electronic sound effects that began with their previous album, Achtung Baby, in 1991. I don’t know that I’m a fan of it, but I haven’t listened to it in about 10 years. It’s time to revisit it. 2×LP, Reissue, Remastered, 180 gr. Includes Lemon (The Perfecto Mix), the
B-side to “Lemon”, and Numb (Gimme Some More Dignity Mix) from the “Melon” CD for Propaganda. New.

Pavement – The Secret History, Volume 1 (1990-1992) — From the hype sticker (that isn’t on here): First in a series of Pavement rarities: 25 tracks available on vinyl for the very first time! All the B-sides, unreleased session tracks, John Peel Sessions, and a 1992 live concert from the Slanted & Enchanted era, 1990-1992. 30 tracks total. Packaged in a gatefold sleeve. Each LP comes in a custom inner sleeve. 2×LP, Compilation. NM.

The Soft Pack – Strapped — The Soft Pack is an indie rock band from San Diego. I had never heard of them but the packaging looked cool and every once in a while I get in the mood for something new. This was the latest of those. We listened to it. It is some The BCPF kind of music. So, I did good. It was “used” but still sealed. We opened it right up. Limited Edition, Numbered #351 out of 2000.

Various – Good Morning, Vietnam – The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack — I loved the film and had this soundtrack on cassette when it came out, then on CD and now on LP. VG.

Daryl Hall & John Oates With David Ruffin & Eddie Kendrick – Live At The Apollo — Eddie Kendrick and David Ruffin were from The Temptations. This is a mixture of their classics and some then-current songs by Hall & Oates. VG+.

Various – The Hollywood Knights – The Original Soundtrack Album — Issued with a die-cut gatefold sleeve, with a peel-off
license plate sticker to cover the butt crack underneath. I liked the film, although I haven’t seen it in a hot minute. VG.

1970s Film Stock – Third Anthem — My friend Eddie Garcia’s one-man act released an album on vinyl and it’s not in Discogs yet. I haven’t heard it yet, but I made sure to pick it up! New.

Jonathan was hyped because his Atlanta Braves (the MLB team I hate the most) are in the NLCS. People were doing their mask thing without arguing, at least when we were there. Watch the Underdog Records social media (especially Instagram) to see what Jonathan had gotten in and is putting out for purchase. You can shop and order new vinyl day or night 24/7/365 on the Underdog Records website. And, use Discogs to track your collection or shop for hard-to-find records. You can even track your CD collection on there.

Until tomorrow, keep spinnin’…
Scorp out!

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“Don’t move. Don’t talk out-a time. Don’t think. Don’t worry, everything’s just fine. Just fine.” – “Numb” (U2)

Spinning Sunday or: The Haul 10/9/21 (2535 + 22)

10 Sunday Oct 2021

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The BCPF and I had a fantastic Saturday. We had lunch, records, record listening, dinner, binge watching. It was recharging. Underdog Records had some cool stuff that came in so we grabbed it. Here’s the haul:

©Warner Bros.

Various – French Women — You know by now that The BCPF and I are Francophiles. We love everything French. The country, the people, the food, the music, especially the music from the past. I don’t know much of the modern French pop music. New.

Prince – Prince — The self-titled second album from the Purple One. As with many of his early albums, Prince played all the instruments on this album and produced it. “I Wanna Be Your Lover” was the “hit” on this album. VG+.

The Police – Synchronicity — Yet another variant that I have collected. I have seven different copies of this album. Yeah, I’m a glutton for punishment. This is BRY (blue/red/yellow) Stewart/Andy/Sting Clock on Left. VG+.

Journey – Departure — This is the last album with Greg Rolie on keyboards. He handpicked his replacement, Jonathan Cain. It peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200 and had the singles “Any Way You Want It” (#23), “Walks Like a Lady” (#32) and “Good Morning Girl/Stay Awhile (medley)” (#55). EX condition.

Ringo Starr – Sentimental Journey — This is the debut album from Ringo. It’s a collection of pre-rock ‘n’ roll standards that Starr recalled from his childhood in Liverpool. As a departure from the experimental quality that had characterized solo LPs by George Harrison and John Lennon since 1968, it was the first studio album by an individual Beatle to embrace a popular music form. VG+.

Nu Shooz – Poolside — I love “I Can’t Wait” but I can see why they never did anything beyond that song. The rest of the album is background noise at best. As The BCPF said, it would okay if it were just incidental music in a club or something, but not for listening with intent. EX.

The Alan Parsons Project – Tales Of Mystery And Imagination — This is the debut from Alan Parsons. This seems to be a reissue as it’s on the Casablanca Records imprint but listings have it on the 20th Century Fox label. From what I can tell, this is basically Alan Parsons bringing whole bands like Ambrosia and Pilot to come in and play his songs. Not, the whole album, but some of it. He has Arthur Brown (from The Crazy World of…) on a song, too. The album made it to #38 on the Billboard 200. EX.

The Alan Parsons Project – Ammonia Avenue — This is the seventh album from APP. It was a big hit for them. It is certified as gold and made it to #14 on the Billboard 200. EX.

Kevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners – Too-Rye-Ay — I don’t know when they added Kevin Rowland as the featured artist on this but when the album came out it was just DMR. The hit (and the only song I’ve ever heard from them), “Come On Eileen” is on this album. The cover sleeve is fantastic but Jonathan has it rated at VG.

Ray Stevens – Ray Stevens’ Greatest Hits — I love me some Ray Stevens. It’s good comedy music. EX.

Pointer Sisters – Black & White — “Slow Hand” and “Should I Do It” were on this album. The sisters’ family, strictly religious folk, were appalled by their move into more secular music and this features “Slow Hand” and that was pretty salacious (for the time). I’m glad they made that move. EX.

Remember folks, if you go to Underdog Records, wear your damned masks. Jonathan had to tell two people in just the time we were there to put one on, including having to give someone a paper mask who took his time putting it on, made snide comments about not having to wear one since last November and when downstairs (out of sight), took it off. Another idiot came in and huffed and puffed when told he had to wear one and pulled it out and put it around his chin without even putting it on his face. Jonathan, who is not a confrontational person had to tell him to pull it up and STILL the guy left his nose uncovered. You can order records 24/7/365 by visiting UR website. I use Discogs to track my collection, including the seven different variants of Synchronicity. You should, too!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Poor old Johnnie Ray. Sounded sad upon the radio, moved a million hearts in mono. Our mothers cried, sang along, who’d blame them? You’ve grown (You’re grown up!). So grown (So grown up!). Now I must say more than ever. (Come on Eileen) Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, ay. And we can sing just like our fathers.” – “Come On Eileen” (Rowland/Paterson/Adams)

Spinning Sunday or: 2528 + 29

03 Sunday Oct 2021

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It was a good day yesterday for The BCPF and me. Breakfast, records, tile. Yeah, we bought new tile to go down in the bathroom that we are remodeling. Yay us! But, here’s the record haul:

©Carpark Records

Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Byrne And Cong Su – The Last Emperor — Reissue, Remastered, 180 gram audiophile black vinyl, PVC protective sleeve. I was in the mood for a new soundtrack. This was it. New.

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – I See A Darkness — I don’t know anything about them, but The BCPF saw that this is often compared to Belle & Sebastian and here we are. Includes glossy insert with drawings, lyrics, and credits. EX.

Ducks Ltd. – Modern Fiction — The BCPF was properly hyped by the hype sticker. It said “for fans of indie-rock” and that’s all she needed to know. It sounds like just about everything else she listens to, so yeah, it was right up her alley. I thought it was okay. New.

Various – More Dirty Dancing — Part II. I had both parts on cassette. I have the double CD special edition and now I have both parts on vinyl. Just more of the soundtrack music from the film, Dirty Dancing. VG+.

Julian Bream – Guitar Concertos — We love our classical music and here is something a little different. VG+.

Mary Martin, Ezio Pinza, Richard Rodgers / Oscar Hammerstein II With Original Broadway Cast – South Pacific — I’m pretty sure this is an original pressing with the original Broadway cast. It’s in EX condition.

You should check out the Underdog Records social media, especially Instagram to see what Jonathan has gotten in, found, purchased and is putting out on the floor for you to have. You can order new vinyl day, night and in between by visiting the Underdog Records website. I use Discogs to track my collection and bring you these blog posts, you should use them, too!

Until tomorrow, keep spinnin’…
Scorp out!

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“Kellerman’s we come together singing all as one. We have shared another seasons talent, play and fun. Summer days will soon be over, soonly autumn starts. And tonight our memories whisper softly in our hearts.” – “Kellerman’s Anthem” (Goldman)

Spinning Sunday or: The Haul 9/25/21

26 Sunday Sep 2021

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Underdog Records was back open after a respite for Jonathan. Soon after, The BCPF and I were at Papa Lee’s Grill where I emceed their “grand opening.” We then spent the late afternoon/evening at Bailey Park enjoying a pop-up from the soon-to-be restaurant, SixHundredDegrees, that is owned by my friends Travis Myers and Ryan Oberle. There was an event in the park that featured Gov’t Mule which is the band of the former-Allman Brothers Band guitarist Warren Haynes who is a native of Asheville. I am Allman Brothers/Allman Brothers-adjacent averse so I didn’t care about that, but it was great to hang around folks who are fans of Travis and Ryan. But, all that isn’t why we’re here today. We’re here for the haul, which is here:

©Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella

Weezer – Weezer — This, just like the Beatles’ self-titled album is known as The White Album. It’s not just all white, like that more famous version, though. It’s Weezer’s “beach album.” Rivers Cuomo said it was obvious that they should do it. Okay. The BCPF loves Weezer (you’ll see a pattern). This is a NM copy.

José González – Local Valley — The BCPF loves her some José González. He’s an Argentinian-Swede that does indie folk music. This is his new album that was released last week. Limited, Green, “Indie Exclusive” edition. Comes in a gatefold jacket. New.

Elliott Smith – Elliott Smith — 25th anniversary remaster. Remastered from the original source material. We have the 2×LP version, too. New. The BCPF chosen.

Kanye West – Late Registration — #120 on the RS list that matters and #119 on the one that doesn’t. I have said this many times: it’s a shame that Ye is such an a-hole because he’s talented. 2×LP. This is in EX condition.

Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine – A Beginner’s Mind — The BCPF chosen. I don’t know who Angelo De Augustine is. She loves Sufjan Stevens. Olympus Perseus Shield Gold Colored Vinyl. New.

Sebadoh – Bakesale — A The BCPF choice. Contains 11″x11″ color insert with credits. Black vinyl with full album download code (mp3) + 25 extra tracks. From 2011. New.

Mac McCaughan – The Sound Of Yourself — The BCPF’s choice. Mac McCaughan is the founder of Merge Records, and The BCPF loves almost everything that comes out on that label. He’s also the lead singer of Superchunk and Portistatic. New this week.

Silverhead – 16 And Savaged — Silverhead was a 1970s band that Michael Des Barres (known as Murdoc on TV’s MacGuyver and Robert Palmer’s replacement in Power Station). I don’t know anything else about them. It’s hard rock from the early 70s, it should be good. EX all original.

Gustav Holst, Berliner Philharmoniker · Herbert von Karajan – The Planets — classical. EX.

Peter Townshend – Who Came First — Pete’s debut album. A lot of the album is part of the aborted Lifehouse concept album from The Who, which later was used for Who’s Next. Gatefold sleeve with poster, but I’m not sure it has the poster inside, as I’ve not looked. VG+.

Heavy on The BCPF faves this week. You can follow Underdog Records on social media to see what he’s gotten in and is putting out for purchase. You can order new vinyl, day or night, 24/7 by visiting the Underdog Records website. Wear a mask if you go. And, use Discogs to track your collection.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“You say you know what he did but you idiot kid, you don’t have a clue. Sometimes they just get caught in the eye.” – “Needle in the Hay” (Smith)

Spinning Sunday or: The Haul 9/11/21

12 Sunday Sep 2021

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Salutations™!!

The BCPF and I stopped by Underdog Records first thing before we met with Paul Jones for lunch at West End Cafe. That was all we did until I had to be in Kernersville to come out of retirement and play with my pals in Threadbare Trio. Here’s the haul:

Lord Huron – Strange Trails — I had never heard of this band, but The BCPF listens to Pandora all day long and this shows up on the channels she listens to. This is their album from 2015. It sounds kind of indie country-like to me. New.

Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation 1814 — Ranked #277 on the RS list that matters, #338 on the one that doesn’t. For this album, Janet  drew inspiration from various tragedies reported through news media, exploring racism, poverty, and substance abuse, in addition to themes of romance. Can you imagine if she released this album today? A lot to draw on on all of those things. New.

The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground — I hate this band. I know I’ve said that 99,999 times of more. But, for good measure, I hate this band. It is #316 on the RS list that matters which I think is ridiculous. That’s way too high. If it is supposed to be in the Top 500, at all, it should sit at #500. Inexplicably, it’s ranked the absolutely ludicrous rank of #143 on the list that doesn’t matter. Another reason that version of the list is just stupid. But, the wife wanted it and it is on the list so I have to have it. EX.

Kiss – Crazy Nights — Yes, I already had this but I had it in VG+ condition. This is an original pressing with original inner sleeve and is in EX condition.

Aerosmith – Permanent Vacation — I hate Aerosmith. I have mentioned that ad naseum. However, I do really enjoy, almost to the point of “love” both this album and its follow-up, Pump. “Dude (Looks Like a Lady),” “Rag Doll,” and “Angel.” Great tunes. VG+.

Various – Walt Disney’s Merriest Songs — “Chim Chim Cheree,” “Whistle While You Work,” “I Wan’na Be Like You” and others. From 1968. VG+.

Wang Chung – Points On The Curve — In a rare snafu on Discogs part, I typed in Wang Chung to see if I had this album and other albums showed up. So, I bought this. It turns out we did have it already. But, this is a club pressing and the other is a different pressing. It’s in EX condition, so I’m keeping both copies.

Underdog Records will be closed this week because Jonathan is going on vacation. FINALLY!! You can still order things from the website. I use Discogs to keep track of my collection (and most of the time it works perfectly). You should use it, too.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I’m alone. Yeah, I don’t know if I can face the night. I’m in tears, and the cryin’ that I do is for you. I want your love – let’s break the walls between us. Don’t make it tough – I’ll put away my pride. Enough’s enough, I’ve suffered and I’ve seen the light, baby.” – “Angel” (Tyler/Child)

Spinning Sunday or: The Haul 8/28/21

29 Sunday Aug 2021

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The BCPF and I both got our do’s did yesterday and we both feel much better. Lunch and records, then dinner with friends. It was a good Saturday! Here’s the haul!

©Varèse Sarabande

Of Monsters And Men – My Head Is An Animal — An Icelandic band that The BCPF digs. This is their debut album from 2011. 2×Vinyl Limited Edition, Reissue, Pink Splatter on White. New.

My Morning Jacket – Evil Urges — Another band that The BCPF likes. We actually saw them in Greensboro sometime after we started dating in the old War Memorial Auditorium. 2 x Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Album, Repress, Cream with Black Blob. New.

Depeche Mode – Catching Up With Depeche Mode — Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Reissue. VG+.

Colin Hay – Going Somewhere — A reissue from the former frontman of Men At Work. We saw Colin in Charlotte on The BCPF’s 35th or 36th birthday. Limited edition of 1000 on white vinyl. New.

Angelo Badalamenti – Blue Velvet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — I have only seen the film once and I don’t remember liking it. But it’s Angelo Badalamenti doing the score and such. He also did the Twin Peaks theme. NM.

Estrangers – Gilded Palms — local band with an acquaintance of mine, Philip Pledger is the lead guy. He has been on The Less Desirables before. NM.

Estrangers – Season of 1000 Colors — same as above. NM. (Not in Discogs)

Fine Young Cannibals – The Raw & The Cooked — The album with “Good Thing” and “She Drives Me Crazy.” VG+.

Underdog Records is still on mask wearing and will be for the foreseeable future. It’s air conditioned in there so don’t complain you’ll get to hot or that it’s uncomfortable and all that jazz. None of us like it and if everyone would have done their parts we wouldn’t be in this mess. But, he’s been getting a lot of stuff in, from equipment to freshly used and brand new albums (including reissues). Check out their Instagram and Facebook for “breaking news” from Underdog about what Jonathan has just gotten in. You can order new vinyl 24/7 by visiting the Underdog Records website. I use Discogs for my collection and you should, too.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I can’t stop the way I feel. Things you do don’t seem real. Tell me what you’ve got in mind cause we’re running out of time. Won’t you ever set me free? This waiting ’round’s killing me. She drives me crazy, like no one else. She drives me crazy, and I can’t help myself.” – “She Drives Me Crazy” (Steele/Gift)

Spinning Sunday or: The Haul 8/21/21

22 Sunday Aug 2021

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Yesterday was a day that I absolutely was in need of. The BCPF and I had a “board meeting” which is where we catch up from the week (or more) of seeing each other for about a total of 5 hours. Then, we went to Underdog Records and got some “candy.” We had brunch at Mozelle’s. We went to a local boutique and then to a local coffee shop for her to get some whole beans. Here’s the candy part:

©Rolling Stones Records

Prince – Welcome 2 America — Gatefold Sleeve with foil-embossed title. This release is black vinyl. Hype Sticker On Shrink: Previously unreleased album from Prince’s legendary vault, featuring 12 studio recordings on 2LPs with etched 4th side. (Love Symbol). Special Welcome 2 America Vinyl Etching on Side D of Double LP (featuring Prince image as in the gatefold): “Welcome 2 America, Welcome 2 The Big Show”, “Everybody’s Lookin’ 4 Something When There Ain’t No Place 2 Go”, “Trans4mation Happens Xcept Inside America That’s The Only Place 👁 [Eye Symbol] Know”, “Deep Within: Yes or No?” New.

Electronic – Electronic — Johnny Marr from The Smiths and Bernard Sumner of Joy Division/New Order from 1991. Reissue, Remastered, Repress. Of course, this was something The BCPF wanted and well, who can tell her no? Not me! New!.

The Rolling Stones – Black And Blue — Jonathan had gotten a few used Rolling Stone albums in and they were in fantastic shape. I had these three but all of them in my collection were anywhere from G to VG. These are all in EX shape. I will forego the any descriptions.

The Rolling Stones – Emotional Rescue

Rolling Stones – Tattoo You

It was a great day. Just so you know, Jonathan is requiring masks to enter the store for right now, no matter your vax status. You can be an arse and complain and boycott and all that stuff, or you can do what is right for him and respect his wishes. Your freedom isn’t infringed upon if you don’t want to wear your mask. You are absolutely free to not go and he’s free to require them. None of us want to wear them, but we are wanting to do what we need to. Use Discogs, too.

Until tomorrow, keep spinnin’…
Scorp out!

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“Yes, you could be mine, tonight and every night. I will be your knight in shining armor, coming to your emotional rescue.” – “Emotional Rescue” (Jagger/Richards)

Spinning Sunday or: The Haul 8/14/21

15 Sunday Aug 2021

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First, let me say, it’s the 52nd anniversary of the start of Woodstock today (you’d have known that if you listened to today’s episode of Beeswax Vinyl Daily). Second let me say that we listened to no records yesterday as we had a food and beverage event and a work event for The BCPF. We did buy a mini stack of records, though. Here’s the haul:

©Mute

Sting – My Songs — This is the second studio album to feature new renditions of previously released material (after 2010’s Symphonicities). It involves both solo and Police stuff. I think I may have listened to this on streaming a while back. It is sealed for now, but we’ll crack that bad boy open in a little bit. New.

Depeche Mode – Angels And Black Swarms — This is on the back cover: “Black Swarm” was the alias which Reprise and Mute Records used for Depeche Mode, on the pre-released promo copies of “Playing The Angel” and “Precious” single, in order to avoid the album leaking out before its release date. Each copy has an individual number and the name of the person it was sent to, printed on it. I am not quite sure what any of that means. I see nothing on this cover, so it must be referring to the original copies. Grey marbled cover. It is an unofficial import and is “new.”

Kiss – Black Diamond (Lafayette Music Room, Memphis, TN. April 18th, 1974 – FM Broadcast) — Pretty much as the title says. It’s an unofficial import but these usually turn out okay. New.

The XX – XX — One of the many, many upsides to doing the Beeswax Vinyl Daily and having Underdog Records as a sponsor, is finding things that I didn’t know that I liked. This celebrated an anniversary this past week and I liked what little I heard. New (and the name should be The xx and the album is xx, but Discogs doesn’t like when every first letter isn’t capitalized).

Depeche Mode – Some Great Reward — The fourth DMode album. This has Master and Servant, Blasphemous Rumors and People Are People on it. I love all of those songs and most everything that DMode does. VG+.

Fleetwood Mac – Never Break The Chain — The legendary broadcast, apparently from The Forum, Inglewood, California 21st october 1982. Limited edition on blue vinyl. VG/VG+. There is a scratch one a side but according to the sales label from Jonathan, he doesn’t hear it affecting the sound.

Billie Holiday – Lady Sings The Blues — This is a Brazilian import of this album. The track listing features no song that is on the American release of the same name. It doesn’t even have the title track on this version. The BCPF wanted it and well, you know how that goes, right? VG+.

Various – Jesus Christ Superstar — Yes, I already have this, but this is the 1980 reissue (the original happened just a month before I was born in 1970). Better yet, this is still sealed, so it will be NM/New. I love this rock opera/musical and can’t get enough of it. So, I’ll keep my older copy, too, but I want the vinyl as clean as possible. New.

I was glad we got to stop in and see Jonathan and buy some groovy vinyl before our day of booze, brews and chews. The store is back to people wearing a mask for the time being, so be aware of that. He had a lot of new stuff in the “Freshly Used” section, too. You can shop the brand new stuff (including reissues and such) by visiting the website. I use Discogs to track my collection and to do this blog. You should, too!

Until tomorrow, keep spinnin’…
Scorp out!

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“What’s the buzz, tell me what’s a-happening? Why should you want to know? Don’t you mind about the future? Don’t you try to think ahead? Save tomorrow for tomorrow. Think about today instead. I could give you facts and figures, even give you plans and forecasts, even tell you where I’m going.” – “What’s the Buzz/Strange Thing Mystifying” (Rice/Lloyd-Webber)

Spinning Sunday or: The Haul 8/7/21

08 Sunday Aug 2021

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The BCPF and I did a lot of running around yesterday. We had grocery shopping to do for the last day of our “French” cooking trip, getting proper cooking and storage vessels for said cooking trip, getting lunch, all of that. But, of course, we got our Underdog Records fix in. Here’s the haul:

Joni Mitchell – Early Joni – 1963 — The First known Recording of Joni Mitchell. Previously Unreleased. 19-Year-old Mitchell at CFQC AM in Saskatoon, 1963. She sounds very young here. Because she was. Again, she was 19. Sealed, NM.

The Beatles – The Beatles And Esher Demos — 50th anniversary 4×LP edition comes in a lift-top box which comprises of: ‘The Beatles’ album newly remastered (half speed mastering) by Giles Martin sourced directly from the original four-track and eight-track session tapes. The album comes in a gatefold sleeve with reproduction of original artwork with embossed “The Beatles” logo and four portrait prints of John, Paul, George and Ringo. ‘Esher Demos’ in gatefold sleeve with embossed “The Beatles” logo and ‘Esher Demos’ printed on lower left. A 12″×24″ four-page booklet with articles by Paul McCartney, Giles Martin & Kevin Howlett. A 24″×36″ fold-out poster with photos of the band members on the front and song lyrics on the back. This was still sealed and would sell for about $80-90 new retail. This is technically new and never opened. NM.

Hiss Golden Messenger – Lateness Of Dancers — Recorded by Scott Hirsch at Down Yonder Farms, Hillsborough (through the generosity of Peter Kramer and Susan Gladin) and Sound Pure, Durham, North Carolina. Additional recordings by Brian Haran and The Pinebox in Graham, NC and Chris Boerner on Murray Avenue, Durham, NC. That’s from Discogs. What I know about this album — all I need to know about this album — it’s on Merge Records. The BCPF loves just about everything on that label. They’re based in Durham, so… New.

Underdog Records was sort of under a weird Pluto in Retrograde kind of cloud this week. A car hit the side of the building at full speed, another hit a pole below the store, and yet another hit a pole above the store. But, it was a good day in the store. He’s got new stuff out, great used stuff out, and equipment! Visit the website to shop new vinyl, 24/7/365. Follow Underdog Records on Instagram and Facebook to see what new goodies Jonathan just acquired and is offering to you for purchase! Use Discogs to track your collection and share the collection with your friends. See what they have in their record collections, too.

Until tomorrow, keep spinnin’…
Scorp out!

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“Creme tangerine and Montelimar. A ginger sling with a pineapple heart. Coffee dessert, yes, you know it’s good news. But you’ll have to have them all pulled out after the Savoy truffle.” – “Savoy Truffle” (Harrison)

Spinning Sunday or: The Haul 7/31/21

01 Sunday Aug 2021

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Salutations™!!

The BCPF’s and my day yesterday was a bit weird. We had breakfast and Underdog Records but we had to go to an event for her work in Greensboro yesterday afternoon. It wasn’t a normal Saturday, but we were together, so there’s that. Here’s the haul:

©Temporary Residence Limited

Björk – Post — #376 on the RS list that matters and #289 on the one that doesn’t. I remember listening to it, but don’t remember a lot about it. I went back and read my review of it and it really kicked my behind. I dug it, even included it in a summation on what I did or didn’t like or what what stood out to me. New.

Rolling Stones – Beggars Banquet — #58 on the RS list that matters, #185 on the one that doesn’t. I couldn’t believe I didn’t have this already. Anniversary Edition. Packaged in slip cover with gatefold LP sleeve containing the LP and 12″ 45 rpm disc, a bonus picture sleeve with a flexi disc plus a download card for mp3s of the album and bonus content. Flip side of the 45 rpm disc is embossed with an image of the gatefold front cover. While it is classified as used, it’s still sealed (until I open it), so I’m going to say “New” instead.

The Magnetic Fields – The Charm Of The Highway Strip — The third studio album by American indie pop band The Magnetic Fields, released in 1994. It is the first Magnetic Fields album to have its original release with record label Merge (based in Durham, NC). We listened to it yesterday. The BCPF loves this band. I am mostly indifferent. The “mostly” leans toward not liking them. But, I don’t dislike them. New.

Explosions In The Sky – Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever — I know nothing of this band and I haven’t heard it yet. This is from the bastion of truth, accuracy and veracity – Wikipedia: The band garnered a small amount of media attention as the liner notes of this album contained a picture of an airplane and the text “This Plane Will Crash Tomorrow”. A rumor circulated that the album was released on September 10, 2001, the day before the September 11, 2001 attacks, but this is not true. According to Amazon.com, the album was officially released September 4, 2001, exactly one week before the attacks. An interview with Stylus claims the album was available as early as August 24, 2001. Members of the band told Stylus that they had the artwork and idea for the liner notes for over a year before the attacks on the World Trade Center. Has a 20th anniversary Temporary Residence sticker on the cover. Colored labels. New.

Various – Russian Souvenir – Russian Songs And Dances / Русский Сувенир – Русские Песни И Пляски — Just an addition to our World Music collection. EX.

Jonathan has some used stuff to go through in the store which means it’s a good possibility of having a lot of “freshly used” stuff for purchase. You can buy new vinyl, day or night, 24/7, 365 by visiting the Underdog Records website. I use Discogs to track my collection and you should, too!

And lastly, don’t forget to listen to the Beeswax Vinyl Daily podcast. Yeah, I know I reminded you earlier this week but it’s a “Daily” podcast afterall. Subscribe and get it when it comes out!

Until tomorrow, keep spinnin’…
Scorp out!

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“I watched with glee while your kings and queens fought for ten decades for the gods they made. I shouted out, “Who killed the Kennedys?” Well, after all, it was you and me. Let me please introduce myself, I’m a man of wealth and taste. And I laid traps for troubadours who get killed before they reach Bombay.” – “Sympathy for the Devil” (Jagger/Richards)