The Clash
Black Market Clash
1980
Epic Records / Nu-Disk
This EP was released only in the US and featured B-sides and rarities previously only available as imports. The 10-inch record was part of Epic’s very short-lived Nu-Disk line.
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TBT Vinyl: The Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
The Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
1979 / Released 1981
Atlantic Records
Dragging out one of my personal faves this week: Concerts for the People of Kampuchea. This 1979 four-night event was organized by Paul McCartney and mixed late 70s British rock royalty like The Who, Queen, Wings, and members of Led Zeppelin with new bands like The Clash, Elvis Costello, The Specials, and The Pretenders. It’s the perfect live album and it’s still not available on CD or digital download!
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TBT Vinyl: The Beatles, Magical Mystery Tour
The Beatles
Magical Mystery Tour
1967
Capitol Records (US)
The so-called “big news” this week of The Beatles library becoming available through streaming services makes me shake my head. No big deal…they’ve been streaming from our turntables for years!
Here’s one of my favorite pieces. From Christmas 1967, it’s Magical Mystery Tour. This is the US version of the LP.
Happy Christmas!
TBT Vinyl: Muddy Waters, Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Hard Again
1977
Blue Sky Records
This record reintroduced Muddy to a new generation of blues fans and was produced by Johnny Winter. It features my favorite version of “Mannish Boy,” mostly because it’s the version WXRT in Chicago played throughout the 80’s and 90’s.
TBT Vinyl: Stone Temple Pilots, Purple
Stone Temple Pilots
Purple
1994
Atlantic Records
Remembering Scott Weiland this week with my favorite STP album, Purple. The vinyl LP of Purple was a limited release and pressed in clear purple vinyl in the US and marble colored vinyl in the UK.
TBT Vinyl: Alice in Chains, Jar of Flies
Alice in Chains
Jar Of Flies / SAP EP
1994
Columbia Records
Alice in Chains’ 1994 Jar of Flies was released as a rare vinyl EP packaged with their earlier EP from 1992, SAP.
Even more rare is this colored orange and blue version.
Since the SAP record had only 5 tracks, it was a one-sided record with a cool vinyl etching on the back!
TBT Vinyl: Arlo Guthrie, Alice’s Restaurant
Arlo Guthrie
Alice’s Restaurant
1967
Warner Bros
Thanksgiving tradition: give Alice’s Restaurant a listen once each year.
The title track itself was 18 1/2 minutes long. Note, the missing Nixon White House tapes were also 18 1/2 minutes long. Coincidence? Or was some listening to Alice in the Oval Office? Hmmm…
TBT: Bob and Doug McKenzie, The Great White North
Bob & Doug McKenzie
The Great White North
1981
Anthem / Mercury Records
Here’s another great comedy LP, as well as the first Christmas – themed record for this year in this series of TBT Vinyl spotlights.
Bob & Doug McKenzie (aka SCTV’s Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas) released The Great White North in ’81. The LP featured mostly comedy bits but most memorable were a couple of songs: “Take Off” featuring Geddy Lee of Rush, and the Brothers’ version of “Twelve Days of Christmas.” Give it a listen when you can, hoser.
“…And a beer in a tree.”
TBT: Steve Martin, A Wild and Crazy Guy
Steve Martin
A Wild and Crazy Guy
1978
Warner Bros
I always heard about the great stand up comedy records from the 60’s by George Carlin, Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, and others. For me, stand up comedy started in the late 70’s on SNL and its name is Steve Martin. Or King Tut.
TBT Vinyl: The Kinks, Shape of Things to Come
The Kinks
Shape of Things to Come (10″ Import)
1983
PRT
This rare 10″ was issued in the UK in 1983 during The Kinks comeback and featured the band’s biggest hits from 1964-1970. Love this record!
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