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Spinning Monday or: The Haul 5/11/19

13 Monday May 2019

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Salutations™!!

The post mother’s day edition of Spinning Sunday Monday is here. We had a whole weekend that was “normal” for us and about time. Started with breakfast, then to Underdog Records, buying and listening and then to dinner. A great day, minus the rain, but we were in listening to records, so there’s that! Here’s the haul:

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  • Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction — #62 on the RS list and really a great all-around album. I had never had it on vinyl and was waiting to find a good used copy but people don’t just give that up so we bought it new. This album was a game changer. I know I give Nirvana a lot of flack for “killing my music,” but I really believe this is where the killing started. They may have had a song about “doing it” but most of it was slinging their stuff around with attitude and extreme prejudice. They weren’t fluffing anything and taking no prisoners. Hair bands couldn’t keep up with this and the scene shifted a bit. Hair was still going strong into the 90s but it was watering itself down and then in 1992, it all really fell apart. This was just turning the eye on. I will say if I never hear “Paradise City” again, I’ll be happy. Everything else on the album is great.
  • Judas Priest – British Steel — Four to go. I have every official Judas Priest album from the first Rocka Rolla to Screaming for Vengeance and also Turbo. I want to fill the gap to Painkiller which is what I think of as the definitive “Priest Discography.” Yes, they did stuff, good stuff, even after, but once you get past 1990, then records weren’t the thing any longer. I need Defenders of the Faith, Priest Live, Ram It Down and Painkiller to have them all. I am glad to have what I have so far. Great first wave of British Heavy Metal stuffs. New.
  • Lambchop – This (Is What I Wanted To Tell You) — The BCPF loves Lambchop, but this, his latest release, was a bit of a departure from what he’s done in the past. It was good, but he used a bit too much autotune as a prop, I felt. The BCPF agreed, I think. It’s on cool clear vinyl, though. New.
  • Rush – Caress Of Steel — I have started trying to fill my Rush discography, as well. I got three steps closer on Saturday. This album is the oldest of theirs that I have and a little rawer than I’d like but it has some great stuff on it. “Bastille Day” is probably the biggest thing from it. It’s just starting to be a little more prog from the band at this point. VG+.
  • Rush – Permanent Waves — The album that followed Hemispheres (which I need to get) and before their biggest album Moving Pictures, this has “Spirit of Radio,” “Free Will” and “Entre Nous” on it. I didn’t know that I was such a fan of what they did before yesterday. Yeah, I know stuff I like, but I’ve always said they were too robotic and lacked feeling. That is true about some aspects of their music, but the lyrics are deep (sometimes too deep) and they tell a story with the music, even above the lyrics at times. I liked it. VG+.
  • Rush – Grace Under Pressure — The band was definitely in their synth years at this point, which I love because I’m a synth fan. When I saw the video for “Distant Early Warning” for the first time, I didn’t get it and didn’t like the song. Now, though, I dig the song. I like this album and it had four “official” singles, “Distant Early Warning,” “The Body Electric,” “Afterimage” and “Red Sector A.” “The Enemy Within” had a video and was the very first video played on Canada’s MuchMusic in August 1984. VG+.
  • Pet Shop Boys – Please — The debut album from Pet Shop Boys, it is probably still what they’re best known for, even though they have had some great things since. The big singles were “West End Girls,” “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money),” “Suburbia,” and “Love Comes Quickly.” Great synth-pop from some of the masters of that genre. VG++.
  • ELO – Time — The ninth studio album from Electric Light Orchestra, although for this album they were credited as ELO only. It’s a concept album and had five singles released for it: “Hold On Tight,” “Twilight,” “Ticket to the Moon” (backed with “Here Is the News”), “Rain Is Falling” and “The Way Life’s Meant to Be.” This was more synth-based music as Jeff Lynne had already gotten rid of the orchestral aspect of the band, which may be why they went with ELO as the band’s name? Who knows? VG+.
  • Chilliwack – Lights From The Valley — I know little about Chilliwack, except for two songs, “My Girl (She’s Gone, Gone, Gone)” and “I Believe” in which neither is on this album. They came later. But, in my quest to become more rounded in my musical knowledge, this was at Underdog and I wanted it. It was sealed, which, I immediately unsealed it to get the catalog number to be able to put it in Discogs. The vinyl is in NM condition and the sleeve is VG+ with a little wear on it, including a “record ring.”
  • Bangles – All Over The Place — The band’s debut album with the singles “Hero Takes a Fall” and “Going Down to Liverpool,” written by Kimberley Rew of Katrina and the Waves. Great pop record, this. VG++.
  • Roger Hodgson – In The Eye Of The Storm — I asked Jonathan if Hodgson’s solo stuff sounds like Supertramp (since he was one of the main songwriters/singers) and he said that not only does it, but he has this record in his collection and loves it. So, I bought it. I’m a fan of Supertramp, so I figure I’ll be a fan of this, too. VG++.
  • Various – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band — I know a lot of people hated this film. I didn’t hate this film. Plus, I mean the all-star lineup for the soundtrack is hard to beat and they’re doing Beatles songs? Heck yeah! 2xLP. VG.
  • Donnie Iris – Back On The Streets — Donnie Iris, the former songwriter/singer of The Jaggerz (“The Rapper”) and post-“Funky Music” Wild Cherry, I came to know him for one song. “Ah, Leah.” It was brought to my attention because my sister’s name is Leah and she liked the tune. That’s on this album and why I snatched it from the $1 bin. VG.
  • Rud Wharton And The Musette Street Players – –  Sidewalks Of Paris — Because The BCPF and I are suckers for anything Parisian. No other reason. Well, that and this was a $1 bin find. VG.
  • Peter, Paul And Mary – A Song Will Rise — It’s sappy 60s folk, just the way The BCPF likes it from the $1 bin. VG-.
  • Peter, Paul And Mary – Album — Second verse, same as the first. VG-.
  • Creedence Clearwater Revival – Green River — A very “fair” copy of this album. It’s scuffed, it’s scratched, I almost didn’t include it in the collection. But, it is here, now. G at best and that’s pushing it. $1 bin find.

Underdog Records was a bit empty when we got there but people started coming in pretty steady by the time we left. Jonathan wasn’t feeling good, so watch social media to make sure he’s back by Tuesday. Always listen to each new episode of The Less Desirables to find out what the TLD/UR special of the week is.

I use Discogs to rate, catalog and track my collection. You can do it with CDs and cassettes, too.

Until tomorrow, keep spinnin’!
Scorp out!

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“Off on your way, hit the open road. There is magic at your fingers. For the spirit ever lingers, undemanding contact in your happy solitude.” – “Spirit of Radio” (Peart/Lee/Lifeson)

Spinning Sunday or: The Haul 3/16/19

17 Sunday Mar 2019

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Salutations™!!

The BCPF and I got a slow start yesterday. We didn’t leave the house until 1130a and mosied around breakfast and getting to Underdog Records. It was a lazy day for us and that’s okay. We like those. Here’s our haul:

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©Warner Bros

  • Gary Clark Jr. – This Land — I have waited three weeks for this album. There was a snafu in my obtaining it when it came out and then it was sold out and then it was on backorder. But, now, I have it. It’s a fantastic record, too. Clark meshes a whole range of styles in his music. There’s rock, there’s soul, there’s R&B, and there’s blues, there’s hip-hop. I hear some Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Prince, B.B. King, Jesse Johnson (The Time), SRV, and many others in here. Clark is no rookie but I had never heard of him. I thank Danielle Bull for the introduction. He feels it and I loved it. New 2xLP.
  • Thomas Dolby – The Flat Earth — This was a weird album for me. I never heard the “She Blinded Me With Science” Thomas Dolby and that’s okay, I didn’t have to hear that. But, there were times when he was off-key or almost off-key, but I got the feeling all of it was deliberate. And, I’m okay with that, too. “Hyperactive!” was fantastic and the rest of the album was a fun listen. VG+.
  • Tom Tom Club – Close To The Bone — Every song sounds like “Genius of Love” (from their previous album) but I like that song, so that’s okay. The album did sort of drag a bit, but The BCPF wanted and that’s all that matters. VG+.
  • Golden Earring – N.E.W.S. — Also known as North East West South, this is Dutch band Golden Earring’s follow up to Cut which had “Twilight Zone.” This one didn’t do as well. VG+.
  • Eric Burdon And The Animals – The Greatest Hits Of Eric Burdon And The Animals — Another of The BCPF’s selections. I don’t recognize any of the song titles, but that is no indication of the quality of the songs because, heck, there are plenty of songs I don’t know, right? Just go with me here. VG.
  • Loverboy – Keep It Up — I think of this as a “lost” Loverboy album because Get Lucky and Lovin’ Every Minute of It were such powerhouses. This was released between the two. And, while there were three singles released from the album (“Strike Zone,” “Hot Girls in Love,” “Queen of the Broken Hearts”) none of them stand out to me. I know some go crazy over “Hot Girls in Love” but it’s just meh to me, but I’m hoping that in the context of a full album, I’ll find a greater appreciation.  VG+.
  • Peter, Paul And Mary – Peter, Paul And Mommy — The trio’s first children’s album. It contains hits like “Puff the Magic Dragon” among others. The single, “Day is Done”, reached number 7 on the Easy Listening chart and number 21 on the Pop Singles chart. Anytime you see PP&M albums, you can almost always be assured that it was The BCPF’s doing. Although Ma Mère liked them a lot, I can only handle them in small bursts. VG++.
  • Ella Fitzgerald – Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Gershwin Song Book Vol. 1 — One of The BCPF’s faves, you can rest assured it was her picking this out, although, I will say, I showed it to her to approve. VG-.
  • Neil Diamond – Classics The Early Years — Just like it says, early Neil Diamond. VG+.

Being as Jonathan has been sick he’s been behind on his Curated by Underdog series. I get it and would rather him catch up for other folks than me. I’ll be around and mine is more an experiment for me and I guess him. I do look forward to whatever he pulls for me, though. You should check into it, as well. You don’t have to live here to participate. He can ship you his selections. Check it out on the website. Also, listen to each new episode of The Less Desirables to hear what the TLD/UR special of the week is. And Record Store Day is April 13, go to their website to find out what’s coming.

Also, as one of our private group started doing this week, the daunting task of putting his collection in Discogs, he’ll find that having that is a big help and you can make purchases from their Marketplace. I have grown to depend on it. Good stuff.

Until tomorrow, keep spinning…
Scorp out!

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“She’s turnin’ on the heat. She’s got the magic touch. She’s turnin’ on the heat. And it’s a little too much. She’s turnin’ on the heat. And it’s a hundred above yeah. Hot girls in love. I’m in love.” – “Hot Girls in Love” (Dean/Fairbairn)

Silent Sunday or: The Haul 3/31/18

01 Sunday Apr 2018

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Salutations™!!

A beautiful day yesterday and the day before. We actually went out walking Saturday morning, trying to rekindle the spark of The Man Who Walked the Town journeys and blog, perhaps with the actual videos that we set out to do in the first place. We’ll see.

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©Polydor/A&M

 

Anywhat! We went on to Mary’s Gourmet Diner and had dinner at Willows Bistro, per our usual routine and that also means we made our weekly trek to Underdog Records, as well. The haul was pretty small but it was still fun! Here’s what we got:

  • Kacey Musgraves – Golden Hour – She’s been to WSNC before because she’s been to Bull’s Tavern and from what Danielle Bull says, she enjoyed it. This is country-ish but really in the way of a Taylor Swift, without the cutesiness. She’s cute, yes, but even though she’s fairly young (29), she writes mature but clever tunes. She has a great voice, too. Side One was great, Side Two was amazing! New.
  • The Clientele – Music For The Age Of Miracles – The BCPF always asks Jonathan if this is David J and he always tells her it’s The Clientele. She always says I’ll have to get that one day. Well, yesterday was that day. It sounds like David J. New.
  • Double – Blue – This one sparked a pretty cool conversation on Facebook yesterday. “I always thought it was pronounced double.” From Jonathan to the folk on FB, I am always happy to inform. I like it. It’s actually French and is pronounced (doo-‘blay). The duo is from Switzerland. There was also the question as to whether the second, smaller “u” was silent but the title of the album is “Blue” so it’s just them being clever. The hit on this album was “Captain of Her Heart.” I loved it and I think this whole album reflected that sound. Still sealed until I opened it yesterday. It was slightly warped from being sealed since 1985 but it played great. NM-/VG++ (taking the warp into account).
  • Della Reese – Della At Basin Street East – Della Reese, who we lost just this past November, was a great entertainer and had a fantastic voice. This was in VG+ shape and is the mono version. Sounds great!
  • Various – Musical Tour Around The World…And Beyond! – Just a bit of “popular music” from around the world in a 2xLP set. VG.
  • Various – The Life Treasury Of Christmas Music – The BCPF is an obsessor over Christmas albums/music. So it was there in the $1 and she grabbed it. It’s actually in really good, VG+ shape.
  • Peter, Paul And Mary – See What Tomorrow Brings – Another in the PP&M collection. The BCPF found it in the $1 bin. G+ and the outer sleeve is in dire shape.

That’s it. The haul, as I said, was short but we got some good stuff in there. Right after we left Underdog, Jonathan added a used turntable to his inventory. He buys and sells used turntables constantly so if you’re in the market for a turntable but don’t want to go out and buy something brand new, try his inventory, he always has good stuff there. Same with records, he’s adding to the used inventory every day that he’s open. And records are fun!

I also use Discogs to keep up with what albums are in my vinyl collection. You get over 1400 and are still buying you want to make sure you don’t double (that is duh-bull) up on stuff. Discogs helps you with that and there’s a really cool marketplace over there, too. Check it out.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I don’t really care ’bout the Mona Lisa. I need a Graceland kind of man who’s always on my mind. I wanna show you off every evening, go out with you in powder blue and tease my hair up high. You’re my velvet Elvis, I ain’t never gonna take you down. Making everybody jealous when they step into my house. Soft to the touch. Feels like love, knew it as soon as I felt it. You’re my velvet Elvis, baby” – “Velvet Elvis” (Musgraves/Hemby/Dick)

Silent Sunday or: The Haul 2/3/18

04 Sunday Feb 2018

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Salutations™!!

It was a pretty routine day for us other than having to go do some phone stuff for The BCPF. Of course, the highlight is going to Underdog Records where several of our Facebook group were and we got to chat a bit. Also, we added to the Rolling Stone (RS) List collection. I’ll tell you more about it as we go on. Speaking of which…as_front_300k

  • David Bowie – Aladdin Sane – 2nd pressing in excellent shape. #279 on the RS list. VG+.
  • David Bowie – Young Americans – Original pressing and also in excellent condition. VG+.
  • David Bowie – Station To Station – Original pressing in VG+ condition. #324 on the RS list.
  • John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band – John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band – #23 on the RS list (which I totally disagree with, I think if anything it’s in the mid-200s tops). A late 70s/early 80s reissue. VG+.
  • Bob Dylan – New Morning – Because The BCPF loves and wants to have just about everything from Dylan. This is from 1970 and I believe this is an original pressing. VG.
  • Emmy Lou Harris – Gliding Bird – 1979 reissue of the original 1970 version. VG+.
  • Elton John – Honky Château – Because I want all the EJ albums and this is a great one. #359 on the RS list. VG+ envelope gatefold.
  • The Alan Parsons Project – Vulture Culture – A month ago, all I knew of APP was “Eye in the Sky.” Now, I look for anything I can find. VG+
  • Lionel Richie – Dancing On The Ceiling –  One from my late teens/late high school years. “Deep River Woman” is one fantastic song. VG+.
  • Foreigner – Agent Provocateur – I know this wasn’t one of their most popular, but I’m sure it’s not too awful. VG+.
  • Wings – Venus And Mars – Paul McCartney is my favorite Beatle and I want his stuff. That’s it. VG+.
  • Paul McCartney & Wings – Band On The Run – #418 on the RS list. My favorite Mac/Wings album. VG+
  • Stevie Nicks – Bella Donna – The BCPF wishes she could have been nicknamed Stevie growing up. She loves the name. This had several great tunes, too. VG+.
  • Marshall Crenshaw – Marshall Crenshaw –  Crenshaw played Buddy Holly (59th anniversary of his death yesterday) in the film La Bamba. I like his tune “Someday, Someway” which is on here. VG+.
  • Procol Harum – Grand Hotel – Procol Harum is one of Jonathan (from Underdog)’s favorite groups. I know “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and want to know more. So, here’s a chance. VG+.
  • Rolling Stones – Dirty Work – “Harlem Shuffle” was never a favorite of mine, but it’s in the canon, so it gets added. VG+.
  • The Rolling Stones – Big Hits (High Tide And Green Grass) – $1 bin find and it’s the Rolling Stones. G+.
  • Carly Simon – Hotcakes – VG+ $1 bin find.
  • Peter, Paul And Mary – Peter, Paul And Mary – $1 bin find. Ma Mère had that on vinyl when I was growing up, I’m pretty sure. The BCPF is a sucker for that stuff. VG.
  • Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – United – Kind of beat up but it should play fine. $1 bin find. G/G+.

So that’s a pretty good haul, we think. We’re happy with it. Underdog had some nice speakers for sale yesterday. They always have something new and gently used come in, be it records, speakers, turntables, cassette players, receivers, even reel-to-reel at times. Keep up with them on social media to keep up with their “newly posted” items.

Discogs is a great way to keep up with your collection. Also, buying from their marketplace is pretty fun (but be careful, you can spend a lot of money in there).

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“She packed my bags last night pre-flight. Zero hour, nine AM. And I’m gonna be high as a kite by then. I miss the earth so much I miss my wife; it’s lonely out in space on such a timeless flight.” – “Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going To Be A Long, Long Time)” (John/Taupin)

Silent Sunday or: The Haul 10/21/17

22 Sunday Oct 2017

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Salutations™!!

Another truncated Saturday but we got the regular stuff in. The BCPF and I went to breakfast (I had already walked my steps this week, plus had played on Friday night in GSO) at Mary’s and then to Underdog Records. Here’s the haul:

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  • Television – Marquee Moon (#130 on the RS Top 500, new)
  • Peter, Paul & Mary – The Best of Peter, Paul And Mary (Ten) Years Together (new)
  • Ace Frehley – Frehley’s Comet (had never heard this on vinyl, reissue, new)
  • Arlo Guthrie – Arlo Guthrie (VG+ copy, $1 bin)
  • Meryl Streep / George Winston – The Velveteen Rabbit (VG+)
  • Chris de Burgh – Into The Light (The Lady in Red was a big prom song, the album was great, VG copy)
  • James Taylor – That’s Why I’m Here (VG+)
  • Scandal Featuring Patty Smyth – Warrior (VG+)
  • The Mamas & The Papas – 16 Of Their Greatest Hits (VG+)
  • Simply Red – Picture Book (one of my favorite finds in the last few weeks, this was one near perfectly produced album, VG+)
  • Georgia Satellites – Georgia Satellites (because why not?, VG+)
  • Earth, Wind & Fire – The Best Of Earth Wind & Fire Vol. I (VG)
  • Twisted Sister – Stay Hungry (VG)
  • Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic – Nocturne – Music For Quiet Listening ($1 bin)
  • Chopin, Ingrid Haebler – Waltzes (Complete) ($1 bin)
  • Paul Simon With Urubamba And The Jessy Dixon Singers – Paul Simon In Concert Live Rhymin’
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd – One More From The Road (just because, $1 bin)
  • The Civil Wars – Between The Bars (10″ EP, VG+)

If you’re looking to get into vinyl again and need a turntable, currently Jonathan has a JVC L-A11 turntable for sale at Underdog Records. Semi-automatic belt drive with auto return. Working cue lever, tonearm counterweight. Brand new Audio-Technica cartridge & needle and a brand new belt. Dust cover is not cracked but has its share of scuffs and scratches. $70. Not a bad deal, at all. He has receivers, too. Ask him about speakers. Don’t forget to listen to The Less Desirables podcast every week to hear what the UDR/TLD special of the week is. All my albums are archived on Discogs where I keep track of my collection, buy, sell (if I wanted) and share with others to see what they have and them what I have. Good resource.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I been laid off from work. My rent is due. My kids all need brand new shoes. So I went to the bank to see what they could do. They said son – looks like bad luck got-a hold on you. Money’s too tight to mention. I can’t get an unemployment extension. Money’s too tight to mention.” – “Money’s Too Tight (to Mention)” (Valentine/Valentine)

Silent Sunday or: The Haul 9/16/17

17 Sunday Sep 2017

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Salutations™!!

Underdog Records was jumping yesterday but The BCPF and I didn’t see most of our “regulars” friends that we usually get to hang with. That was sad, but it was a great day otherwise. We filled in some “collection” gaps, I added to my hard rock genre, The BCPF got one of her favorite albums of all time. It was a great day. Here it is:R-3555769-1481559753-1737.jpeg

  • Paul Simon – Graceland (Top 5 for The BCPF, had it special ordered for her, new)
  • Sting – …Nothing Like The Sun (The BCPF nearly squealed when I presented it to her)
  • Metallica – Kill ‘Em All (NM used copy)
  • Metallica – Master Of Puppets (on RS Top 500 of All Time, I never cared for it before now, it’s a fave, NM used)
  • Metallica – …And Justice For All (2xLP, NM used)
  • Quiet Riot – Metal Health (Dutch pressing, VG+)
  • Bangles – Different Light
  • George Harrison – Cloud Nine
  • Player – Player
  • Miles Davis – Decoy (VG+ clean copy)
  • Ratt – Ratt
  • Eddie Money – Can’t Hold Back
  • Elvis Costello And The Attractions* – The Best Of Elvis Costello And The Attractions (VG+)
  • Black Sabbath – Master Of Reality (1974 pressing, VG+)
  • Art Garfunkel – Fate For Breakfast (with what has to be the silliest back cover photo ever)
  • Art Garfunkel – Scissors Cut
  • The Moody Blues – The Other Side Of Life
  • Duran Duran – Notorious (still sealed, will change that soon)
  • Dan Fogelberg – The Innocent Age
  • Styx – Kilroy Was Here
  • Carly Simon – Anticipation
  • Van Halen – Fair Warning
  • Haircut One Hundred – Pelican West
  • Red Rider – As Far As Siam
  • Jim Croce – Photographs & Memories: His Greatest Hits
  • Pete Townshend – Empty Glass
  • Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
  • Nat King Cole – When You’re Smiling
  • The Nat King Cole Trio – The Vintage Years
  • 38 Special – Strength In Numbers
  • 38 Special – Wild-Eyed Southern Boys
  • Carole King – Simple Things
  • Carole King – Touch The Sky
  • Carole King – One To One
  • Carole King – Rhymes & Reasons
  • Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – S.R.O.
  • Laura Branigan – Branigan 2
  • Peter, Paul And Mary – Album 1700
  • Kingston Trio – The Best Of The Kingston Trio Vol. 2
  • Werner Müller – O, Tannenbaum (Christmas On The Rhine)
  • Joan Baez – Joan Baez Vol. 2
  • Mozart*, Haydn*, N.W.D.R-Orchester, Hamburg*, Leopold Ludwig – Symphony No, 41 “Jupiter”, Symphony No. 94 “Surprise”
  • Ella Fitzgerald – Ella In Hollywood
  • Blondie – The Hunter
  • ABBA – Greatest Hits

In addition, there is another jazz album that is from the 1930s but it’s not in Discogs so I will have to put it in, I suppose. It should be in soon. Getting back into vinyl? Then Underdog Records is your place! Whether you’re getting new stereo/turntable equipment, looking for the best accessories for your equipment or to buy a shload of vinyl, this is it. And Discogs is where I do all my cataloging and archiving.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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Silent Sunday or: The Haul 8/1-5/17

06 Sunday Aug 2017

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101 Strings Orchestra, A Chorus Line, Aerosmith, American Graffiti, Aretha Franklin, Barbara Streisand, Buddy Holly, Chicago, David Bowie, Discogs, Donovan, Echo and the Bunnymen, Elton John, France, Frank Mills, Glenn Miller, Harry Chapin, Henry Mancini, Hot Tuna, Jackson Browne, John Cougar Mellencamp, KISS, Kraftwerk, Kris Kristofferson, Nat King Cole, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Peter Paul and Mary, Pink Floyd, Ray Parker Jr., Simon and Garfunkel, Sonic Youth, Squeeze, Steely Dan, Talking Heads, The Carpenters, The Doobie Brothers, The Kingston Trio, The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground and Nico, Tony Bennett, Underdog Records, Windham Hill Records

Salutations™!!

This week’s haul spans several days as we visited Underdog Records on Tuesday upon our return from Raleigh, seeing Belle and Sebastian. So it’s extra long today. Let’s hit it!

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  • Kiss, Peter Criss – Peter Criss (purchased off of Discogs because it’s on back order and rumor has it that the company isn’t pressing them anymore, new, sealed)
  • Kiss, Paul Stanley – Paul Stanley (used original pressing that I purchased off of Discogs for the same reason as above. I also have a picture disc that I’m looking to sell. It’s in VG++ condition, this is VG+. This is also missing the poster… argh!!)
  • The Velvet Underground & Nico – The Velvet Underground & Nico (I hate this album but it is classic and needs to be in a collection, new reissue)
  • Talking Heads – Speaking In Tongues (freshly used still in original sleeve bag with hype stickers)
  • Donovan – For Little Ones (part two of a two-record set, we got the first last week)
  • Squeeze – Frank
  • The Rolling Stones – Between The Buttons (early stereo pressing)
  • Squeeze – Sweets From A Stranger 
  • Peter, Paul And Mary* – In The Wind
  • The Doobie Brothers – Best Of The Doobies
  • Elton John – Blue Moves ($1 bin find – some liquid damage to the cover but it actually looked like it belonged there and the vinyl is in really good shape)
  • Ray Parker Jr. – Greatest Hits
  • Aretha Franklin – Aretha’s Gold
  • Nat King Cole – Ramblin’ Rose
  • Various – A Chorus Line – Original Cast Recording
  • David Bowie – Let’s Dance
  • Various – 41 Original Hits From The Sound Track Of American Graffiti
  • 101 Strings – 101 Strings Play Songs Of France (because we are both enamored with just about anything French)
  • Echo & The Bunnymen – Ocean Rain (new)
  • Kraftwerk – Trans Europe Express (reissue, new)
  • Sonic Youth – Goo (2xLP box set, which is pretty cool)
  • Buddy Holly – Reminiscing (sealed)
  • Windham Hill Artists – A Winter’s Solstice
  • Donovan – Donovan’s Greatest Hits
  • Harry Chapin – Verities & Balderdash (NM copy)
  • Tony Bennett – All Time Greatest Hits (2xLP VG++)
  • Frank Mills – Music Box Dancer
  • Chicago – Chicago At Carnegie Hall (Volumes I, II, III And IV) (Jonathan said he rarely, if ever, sees the full collection, just bits and pieces. This is the complete box set in VG++ condition with all posters and materials. Great find)
  • Aerosmith – Rocks (Meh, it was $1)
  • Hot Tuna – Burgers
  • Jackson Browne – Running On Empty
  • Steely Dan – The Royal Scam
  • Kingston Trio – The Kingston Trio
  • The Kingston Trio – String Along
  • Carpenters – Close To You
  • Streisand, Kristofferson – A Star Is Born
  • Henry Mancini – 10 – Original Motion Picture Sound Track
  • John Cougar Mellencamp – Uh-Huh
  • Simon & Garfunkel – Vol. 1: New Gold Disc (Weird import from the Philippines with faded, probably copied cover art, it sounds pretty good and has a decent track listing and was only $1)
  • Pink Floyd – Meddle
  • Glenn Miller And His Orchestra – Glenn Miller – A Memorial 1944-1969 (2xLP Mono pressing that was only $1 but is in really good shape. I’d say VG/VG+)

So, as you can see, that’s a pretty good haul. Some stuff we’re really excited to get, some we just needed for the collection and some “must haves.” It’s always fun to go in Underdog Records. We have a little community that we’ve formed being customers over there. I know Jonathan has a few quality turntables for sale in the store right now and some receivers and speakers, as well. If you’re looking to get into vinyl for the first time, or again, or just want/need to upgrade your setup, then you’ve choices over there. And, we all use Discogs to manage and archive our collection (and to provide you links for this blog).

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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Silent Sunday or: The Haul 4/16

16 Sunday Apr 2017

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Salutations™!!

The BCPF had Friday off so we made two trips to Underdog Records this weekend. We Love_gun_covermade off with a ton of stuff, mostly from the $1 bin – you’ll maneuver a plethora of great finds there, so don’t be afraid of the $1 bin. So, here’s the rundown for this week:

From The BCPFs choices:

  • Joan Baez – Joan Baez
  • The Ventures – 10th Anniversary Album
  • Joan Baez – One Day At A Time
  • Peter, Paul And Mary* – In Concert
  • Peter, Paul And Mary* – (Moving)
  • Linda Ronstadt – A Retrospective
  • Carole King – Fantasy
  • Heatmiser – Mic City Sons
  • Bob Dylan – The Essential Bob Dylan

From my choices:

  • Rodgers And Hammerstein* / Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Irwin Kostal – The Sound Of Music (An Original Soundtrack Recording)
  • Chicago (2) – Chicago V
  • Richard Rodgers – Slaughter On Tenth Avenue – The Sound Track Album
  • Henry Mancini – Brass, Ivory & Strings
  • Tchaikovsky* – Kraft* & Alexander* – 1812 – Nutcracker Suite
  • Bette Midler – The Rose – The Original Soundtrack Recording
  • Henry Mancini – Breakfast At Tiffany’s (Music From The Motion Picture Score)
  • Cheap Trick – Dream Police
  • Cheap Trick – Cheap Trick
  • Genesis – Trespass (MCA Records, MCA Records
  • Paul Davis (3) – Cool Night
  • The J. Geils Band – Bloodshot
  • Kiss – Rock And Roll Over 
  • Kiss – Love Gun (first KISS record I ever owned)
  • A Vic Damone/Strativari Strings album that I can’t find on Discogs at all so I’ll have to log it, my self.

So, I think that was a great haul. Do you have any of these on vinyl, Dear Reader? I’d love to talk vinyl collecting with you. Meet me at Underdog Records some day and let’s talk. Even if you don’t meet me, go see Jonathan and buy some records. Listen to The Less Desirables each week to find out what the TLD/Underdog special is for that week. Also, if you are a collector of music and you’re not logging your vinyl, and even your CDs, then you’re totally missing out on a true collecting experience. Have a great Sunday (or Easter if you are so inclined).

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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