So, what are your favorite vinyl records?
AND...what's So Great about Vinyl Records and the Great Vinyl Era?
What's So Great about Vinyl Records and the Great Vinyl Era?
Now they are questions I get asked quite a lot. Another is "Why don't you put all those vinyl records onto CDs? Or just download the music, it's all online!" Online? Are They Kidding? So, I say "Why Should I?...… I love my vinyl !
And I think YOU do to, that's why you are checking out this site!
SO! Why do we love vinyl?
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Well, do you remember saving up all your pennies, going to your fave record shop to grab an LP that you have been saving to buy for months? Looking through the racks of albums, having a listen in the shop, then parting with the cash? I certainly do! |
Remember rushing home, holding said vinyl record close to your chest? As soon as you walked through the door, out it comes from the Record Shop Bag, the delicious smell of new vinyl, plastic sleeve clinging to the disc!
Mmmm! Lovely!
And, what about those fold out covers? You do not get those with a CD, or on Spotify or any downloads do you! Sleeve notes with print large enough one could them! Exclusive to....., yes, vinyl records!
Remember?..... How exciting was THAT!
So…what gets one into music in the first place.
I was lucky.
Both my parents were into music. My father was a great jazz piano player, his brother, (lost at Singapore in the war) was a music teacher, playing piano, saxophone and clarinet.
Our home in Sydney featured a very large radio/record player, and we had a huge collection of 78’s.
(…..yes, I’m that old I can remember 78’s!)
Many hours I spent leaning against that large player listening to the 78’s and the radio.
I don’t know what happened to that fine bit of furniture. We moved from Sydney to Adelaide, and I guess it was left in Sydney.
It was a while before my sister bought a very small HMV record player, and I grabbed my first 45.
This player also had “78” capability, so we all got into records again.
And...if you were not around for those exciting vinyl record times........
Well this site is not only
for those old timers (like me!) who were there for the good old days of vinyl records and the
music of the 60’s and 70’s
It is also for
those young music lovers who missed out on this magic time.
They want to find out
what it was all about.
So, if you are one
of those wondering what was so great about vinyl records and that great era.
And what an era it was! great new bands coming out every week!
The Beatles! The Stones! The Yardbirds! The Kinks! And on it went!
Read on!!
Here you will find out about, (or remember!)
Elvis, Elvis The Pelvis, (won't even mention what commentators said about his song "Wear My Ring up around Your Neck!) and Buddy Holly, who inspired so many others.
What was The Great British Invasion, who was part of it and who followed in the Second Wave?
Want to know why Paul McCartney bought that strange bass guitar?
Or how George got into The Beatles?
How did the Rolling Stones get their name?
Who was the Rolling Stones founding member, and what happened to him?
Who was it that sang that song about Money?
Was there really a song called "Do Wah Diddy Diddy?"
Who knocked the Beatles from the No.1 spot for the first time?
Was "Smokestack Lightning" a band or a song?
SO… that is what this site is all about
Vinyl records, and the greatest music era ever!
It is about the great music and great music makers that we can still appreciate on good old vinyl. It is certainly not a concise encyclopedia of the music of the times, but it is a bit of a trip down memory lane, the music that I and my friends enjoyed. We were lucky enough to witness the two biggest events in modern music, the start of Rock and Roll, and the Beatles
It's all about the music and those artists that made the 60's and 70's so unique and exciting. A new great new, exciting band emerging, just about every week! But it is not just about the bands that were huge. We will also talk about the other, bands from that era they you may have forgotten .So...whatever era you are from......
So....check out the site, enjoy it!, contribute to it!
Together we will enjoy the music from the best music era!
So, which band was you're fave back then?
Maybe The Beatles, who started the British Invasion? When did you first hear them? Did you get to see them live? Which one was you're Fave Beatle?
Check them out HERE
Or maybe that superb group of musicians The Hollies, one of the few British Invasion bands to not only survive, but prosper. never trendy, always tight harmonies and great musicianship.
Read all about The Hollies HERE
And Manfred Mann gave us an early taste of Rhythm and Blues. who else could get away with a song titled 5-4-3-2-1?
And, while you are here.....stay and check out......
....the Animals, the gravelly vocals of Eric Burdon! What was the song the record company did not want to release, because it was slow and boring? And later became a HUGE hit. Who did the bass play player discover that became a guitar legend? Find out HERE!
Or check out the British Blues Scene, where it all began. John Mayall, Alexis Korner and the founders of the British Blues.
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Swift is the first artist to ever achieve the feat.
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I’ve never listened to Taylor much, anybody out there a fan, Let me know!
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What's Your Fave Vinyl Record Memories
Tell us your Vinyl Record experience from those great days!
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Which ones could you not stand?
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Best Vinyl Album Covers
The Beatles Revolver, from 1966. Cover by the Beatles old Hamburg friend, Klaus Voorman.
The Stones controversial "Sticky Fingers" album from April 1971. The original album had an opening zip on the trousers, causing it to be banned in Spain.
The classic follow up to "Dark Side of The Moon", , "Wish You Were Here" featured stunt men Ronnie Rondell and Danny Rodgers on the front cover. Rondell had the tougher gig, having to be set on fire. Luckily, after about 17 takes, he escaped with only a singed mostache.
Arguably the most famous of all the vinyl covers, The Beatles "Sgt. Peppers" still is as interesting today as it was on release in May 1967.
Featuring Bruce's beloved "Mutt" guitar, a Fender Telecaster with Esquire neck, purchased nearly 50 years ago, the "Born to Run" album also shows Bruce's sax player from 1972 until his death in 2011, Clarence "the big man" Clements.
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Just Starting Your Collection?
so, here is a book to get you started on what to buy. In 100 Greatest Albums You Should Own On Vinyl, they have collate the greatest albums to have ever been pressed and then sold on vinyl since the '50s.
From the bands and solo artists that made the music possible, to the sleeve art and limited edition extras of the records themselves, take a trip back in time to discover the ultimate artists and their best records for the definitive list of vinyl that should be part of any collection!
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Most Popular Vinyl so far for 2022
The Beachboys "Sail On Sailor" Special Pack....
To be released in December, this pack contains "Carl and The Passions", "Holland", a 7' EP, "Mount Vernon and Fairway", (a Fairytale" and a 3 disc live concert from November 23 1972. Included is a 38 page book and extensive liner notes.
The Beatles "Revolver" Special Edition
The remixed special edition features
four-LP/one 7-inch-EP super deluxe set, containing the half-speed remastered original album in both stereo and mono, demos and sessions, the EP, and a 100-page book; a deluxe edition, featuring an abridged 40-page book, the new stereo mix, session highlights, and stereo mixes of the singles; and standard digital, CD, and vinyl releases.
The Beatles "Sgt peppers Album, one of the most influential albums of all time, and a consistent seller.
Nirvana "Nevermind"
A consistent seller, the Nirvana classic received a boost in the last couple of months. Check it out.
David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust" album, re-released for the albums 50th anniversary. Arguably his finest work.
Creedence Clearwater Revival Green River their third album coming out in January 1969. A great well received album containing "Green River", "Lodi" "Night Time is the Right Time" and the classic "Bad Moon Rising".
Dark Side of The Moon
The Pink Floyd classic continues to be a consistent best seller.
David Bowie, "Low"
David Bowie, his "Low" album has gained popularity recently. A January 1977 release Low features Bowie's first explorations of electronic and ambient music, the songs featuring tone and atmosphere, rather than guitar-based rock.
The Beatles Revolver.
With the release of the new Special Edition pack, sales of the single album have increased. Worth s listen!
The 2016 compilation album that came out in 2016. Continues to sell well, as it contains 20 tracks over its 2 albums. Features "Starman", ""Oh You Pretty Thing", "The Jean Gene", "China Girl" with 20 tracks in all.
