Classic Rock Vinyl 1622 Items

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Bureau B)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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A conceptual album featuring five long tracks with raw in–your–face sound and production, over–charged fuzz & wah wah guitar, powerful vocals with killer echo/reverb and studio effects. This is must for any hard rock / metal / heavy psych aficionado, reissued for the first time on vinyl and remastered from the original tapes.

Including insert with liner notes and rare pictures from the archive of Vicente Feijóo, the original guitarist & vocalist from Zarpa. Heavy carboard sleeve + OBI.

Formed in Mislata, Valencia, in 1977 by four teenager friends (Vicente Feijóo on lead vocals & lead guitar, Eduardo Feijóo on bass & vocals, Javier Herviás on guitar and Jesús Martinez on drums), Zarpa Rock (“Claw Rock”), later shortened to Zarpa, evolved from a group called Wolframio. After spending most of 1977 learning how to play their instruments, they were approached by a management agency called Zeus Rock, joining their roster in company of bands like Doble Zero. Under Zeus Rock guidance, the band did their first recording: a conceptual album titled “Los 4 Jinetes del Apocalipsis” (The Four Horsemen of Apocalypse) which due to low studio budget, was recorded “live in the studio” in a single one-hour-and-a-half take. After the bankruptcy of Zeus Rock, the proposed album project was shelved. Zarpa shared stage with legends like Ian Gillan and later on, in the heyday of Heavy Metal in Spain, they managed to release two more LP’s which established them as a very popular band, even opening for Barón Rojo, true Metal Stars in the early 80’s. They’re still in active.

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Serge Blenner

Magazin Frivole

27,99 €*

Rubinoos Record Store Day 2022 Translucent Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Electronic & Dance

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Bureau B present a reissue of Serge Blenner's Magazin Frivole, originally released in 1981. Cold, concise analog synthesizer instrumentals -- on his second album Serge Blenner remained true to his style, albeit shifting course slightly towards pop territory. The juxtaposition of dark harmonies and pop structures is what makes this album so appealing. In places, it feels like a blueprint for early Depeche Mode. Having seen his first album La Vogue (BB 324CD/LP) snapped up by the Sky Records and fast-tracked for release in 1980, Blenner delivered his second LP, Magazin Frivole, the following year. Mindful of the success of its predecessor, Blenner added the name of his debut in big letters to the front cover of the new sleeve. Blenner remained faithful to his musical style, albeit adding more of a pop flavor. Magazin Frivole would not look out of place filed alongside Depeche Mode on the record shelf, as a certain resemblance is undeniable. Moreover, Blenner was one of the few proponents of electronic music who preferred to keep his songs concise, in contrast to the meandering odysseys of many of his electronic contemporaries. The far better-known French artist Jean-Michel Jarre adhered to similar principles, yet although Blenner was often compared to his compatriot, he claims only to have heard his music long after La Vogue had appeared. Minor chords dominate his harmonies, the bass performs octave leaps which mirror the zeitgeist. Unexpected key changes abound, adding a restless, almost disquieting quality. Overall, Magazin Frivole is less dark than the preceding album, but a picture of cheerfulness it is not. Nevertheless, a poppy drum computer introduces a lighter note. From the very first track, chord changes pop up at unexpected junctures -- they seem to come in prematurely, before harmonic sequences have run their course. Blenner doesn't have any explanation for this curiosity, other than to note that "most of the music was played by hand, so of course it wasn't all perfect." "I did all I could to avoid being successful -- on a subconscious level, at least. Unpredictable metrics and irregular beats were definitely part of the process," Blenner admits with an enigmatic smile. Juxtaposed with Blenner's more recent works, one can see what he means. His latest album Musique de Chambre (2008) comprises modern classical chamber music, built on digitally sampled real instruments. Besides, Blenner points out, handling all of those analog devices was a convoluted and complex undertaking.

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Rubinoos

LP | 1977 | US | Reissue (Yep Roc)

Excitable Boy Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Limited to 800 copies. The Rubinoos’ self-titled debut album is a power pop classic containing the hit "I Think We're Alone Now," as well as the anthemic "Rock And Roll Is Dead," which in the context of the disco-era in which this album was released, was almost accurate. At the time of release, the influential New York Rocker declared the album, “The best pop album of the decade.”

Yep Roc Records is proud to be reissuing this classic album on limited edition translucent yellow vinyl (in homage to Beserkley Records)!

Side 1 1. "I Think We're Alone Now" 2. "Leave My Heart Alone" 3. "Hard to Get" 4. "Peek-A-Boo" 5. "Rock and Roll is Dead" Side 2 1. "Memories" 2. "Nothing a Little Love Won't Cure" 3. "Wouldn't It Be Nice" 4. "Make It Easy" 5. "I Never Thought It Would Happen"

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Warren Zevon

LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Offenbach Clear Vinyl Edition

Offenbach

LP | 1977 | CA | Reissue (Return To Analog)

29,99 €*

Release: 1977 / CA – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Glorieta De Los Lotos Half-Black Half-Orange Vinyl Edition

Smash

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Philips)

Wayne County & The Electric Chairs

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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One of the biggest names of the Spanish 70's underground, Smash came from Seville and featured the well-known guitarist Gualberto who also found fame with later solo albums. Of the two longplays released by Smash, "La glorieta de los lotos" is the first of them. It was originally released in 1970 and mixes psychedelia with Andalusian roots. A very rare album, now available again on special vinyl half-black half-orange.

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Storm The Gates Of Heaven

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Spittle)

I Buoni E I Cattivi Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Prior to his release this record was simply ‘labeled’ as Punk-Rock but this one comes from the New York Dolls side of Glam Punk. Storm the Gates of Heaven reveals unusual aspects of County's work: serious, reflective and profound. The monologue introducing the title track is the only part that may be considered offensive. The sound is a blend of bass, lead & rhythm guitar, drums & percussion by the versatile Electric Chairs. Embellished by Hammond organ, the title track rages against and laments the suffering caused by religious wars. Cry Of Angels is an eloquent, even anthemic defense of Enlightenment values on which the guitar textures and the hook around the chorus superbly complement one another. An artful blend of County's characteristic outrage and the pure pop genius that lay behind the garish accoutrements, Storm the Gates of Heaven jams its eight tracks between two undisguised classics, the anthemic title track and a so-optimistic reading of "Tomorrow Is Another Day, not to mention a stunning cover-version of the Electric Prune´s "I had too much to dream last Night"

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Edoardo Bennato

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Rca Label)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (RCA)

Banco

Banco Blue Vinyl Edtion

23,99 €*

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (RCA)

Loredana Berte

Jazz Blue Vinyl Edition

23,99 €*

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Premiata Forneria Marconi

Photos Of Ghosts Colored Vinyl Edition

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Numero Uno)

30,99 €*

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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La Storia Di Sabazio Orange Vinyl Edition

Triade

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Vinylmagic)

33,99 €*

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Carioca Yellow Vinyl Edtion

Loredana Berte

LP | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Columbia)

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Esoteric)

Michael Mcgear

McGear

34,99 €*

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Sommor)

Second Sign

LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (Federal Green)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Mid-70s UK hard/progressive/psychedelic band in the vein of Narnia, Saturnalia or Fruupp with connections to doom outfit Warlord. Featuring female vocalist Irene Menasche. This is the first ever vinyl release of their 1975 studio recordings. Music ranges from ultra-raw hard-rock to folk-rock, culminating in the 9-minute epic psych-prog masterpiece “Golden Age”.

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Viith Temple

Under The Burning Sun

30,99 €*

Traversion Red Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Recorded in late '70s Ontario, just prior to the synth-punk masterpiece by their alter-ego, Drama, this is a heady stew of hypnotic psych prog pomp, coupled with bashing drums and mystical and magickal lyrics. Each song swells as it progresses, reaching a frenzied climax, drawing you into the same place out of time this was birthed in. Incredibly rare in its original state, this is a lovingly remastered improvement on the impossibly expensive original.

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Offenbach

LP | 1978 | CA | Reissue (Return To Analog)

27,54 €* 28,99 € -5%

Release: 1978 / CA – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Green Tree)

Silver Laughter

Handle With Care

12,74 €* 14,99 € -15%

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Karisma)

Ruphus

Ranshart

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Vinyl Magic / AMS)

Il Baricentro

Trusciant

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Mattanza Record Store Day 2022 Orange Vinyl Edition

Napoli Centrale

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Ricordi)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Raccomandata Ricevuta Ritorno

Per Un Mondo Di Cristallo

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Vinyl Magic-Warner)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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La Torre Di Babele Legacy Edition

Edoardo Bennato

2LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Legacy)

34,99 €*

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Stradaperta

Maida Vale

34,84 €* 40,99 € -15%

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Master Music)

V.A.

Donna Circo

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Rock & Indie

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Alligator Clear Red Vinyl Edition

Leslie West (Mountain)

LP | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Floating World)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Premiata Forneria Marconi

Jet Lag Blue Vinyl Edition

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Rca Label)

22,94 €* 26,99 € -15%

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Claire Lepage & Compagnie

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Return To Analog)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1982 | EU | Original (Capitol)

Moon Martin

Mystery Ticket

6,79 €* 7,99 € -15%

Faithful Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 1982 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Price sticker on cover.

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Todd Rundgren

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Hollywood Hollywood Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Roberto Vecchioni

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (East West)

29,99 €*

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Daddy's Dream / Since You've Been Gone Colored Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Stratos Demetrio

7" | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Numero Uno)

11,89 €* 13,99 € -15%

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Capitol)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Pop

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Record Store Day Italia 2021 Drop 2 release.

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Wings

Venus And Mars

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

Doobie Brothers

Captain And Me

40,99 €*

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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7" | 1978 | EU | Reissue (You Are The Cosmos)

No Sweat

Start All Over Again

13,99 €*

LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Legacy)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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First official reissue of their first 7", originally released in 1978 by Rip Off Records (Ireland) + the two tracks released in a small run in 2007. Limited edition of 400 copies

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Rockcelona

La Bruja

25,49 €* 29,99 € -15%

Harvest 50th Anniversary Edition

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Considered by many worldwide collectors as one of the best hard-rock albums ever, Rockcelona's "La Bruja" saw the light in 1978 and sank without trace. The band came from Barcelona and could be seen as one of the early Spanish proto-punk bands along with La Banda Trapera Del Rio. Killer sound with primitive English/Spanish vocals and heavy, and I mean Heavy fuzz-wah wah assaults from start to finish!! A must!!!

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Neil Young

Box | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Reprise)

157,99 €*

Ghjuvan Petru Graziani & Rinatu Coti

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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2LP + 7" + 2dvd

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Corsica Ribella

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Aitone Library)

37,99 €*

Marathon Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Electronic & Dance

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This first reference (ate001) is a reissue of Corsica Ribella, which is the second album by Ghjuvan Petru Graziani (GP.G) in collaboration with the poet Rinatu Coti. Limited to 300 copies, the reissue includes the restoration of the cover as well as an 8-page booklet containing sketches, poems and exclusive interviews with the artists translated into three languages (French/English/Corsican). Below a bit more about the artist Ghjuvan Petru Graziani (GP.G) : Born in Corsica, with a childhood in Toulon, then planer and toolmaker at the Renault Billancourt factory, GP.G created the Groupe Culturel Renault which had an impact in the political strike of 1971. Multi-faceted artist, GP.G is known among other things for his activist music label Les Disques Vendémiaire with which he produced a few big names in free jazz such as JEF Gilson, François Tusques, Cossi Anatz and ByardLancaster. Corsica Ribella record is born in 1984 when G.P.G was back in Corsica. He was at this time highly committed to the Corsican National Liberation Front (flnc). Corsica Ribella is then the first Corsican electronic disc ; a clever mix of electronics, poetry and field recording. Jazz-funk influenced, the LP is a cosmic ballad oscillating between ambient and leftfield with large instrumental parts against backdrop of nationalist demands, an ode to freedom.

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Santana

LP | 1979 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Kahdet Kasvot Red Vinyl Edtion

Kummitus

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Svart)

Aamun Hauta Red Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Kummitus (Finnish for “Ghost”), a band from Tampere who were active in the mid- ’70s, is certainly one of the strangest entities in the history of Finnish rock music. Their original vision was to create a mystical band that builds on horror or hysteria and performs in costumes, frightening their live audience. The band had also considered remaining completely anonymous. However, the concept proved inadequate for various reasons. Keyboardist Hannu Latva-Hakuni recalls: “We quickly ditched the masks and costumes because we had to show up before the show during the load in.” Drummer Seppo Tammilehto has speculated that in the ’70s, musical skills were even more important than in later eras of rock music. “We were laughed off the stage because of these extra musical elements.”

The concept for Kummitus came from Heikki Kauppinen who had managed a booking agency called Ohjelmamiehet and sold Matthews’ gigs. “He proposed this idea to me in the very beginning”, Seppo Tammilehto recalls. Jussi Niemi from the town of Nokia became the band’s guitarist. Despite their young age, Niemi and company accompanied both Sammy Babitzin and Johnny Liebkind and played in Muska’s band for one summer. A stint in Arto Sotavalta’s Häkäpönttö was followed by military service. After that also Niemi had time to play in Matthews. “Then we moved on to plan Kummitus.”

As the band’s manager, Heikki Kauppinen designed Kummitus a light show together with Pekka Heinänen who was responsible for the costumes. Flyers saying “kummitus IS Coming” were distributed all over Finland. When the band hit the road in the summer of 1975, the light show was of course ruined by sunshine. Besides their then unreleased original material, Kummitus played cover songs mainly from British rock bands such as Rolling Stones and The Beatles.

Later on Heikki Kauppinen was contacted by Kari Kantalainen and Vesa Majanen, both coming from a journalist background, who wanted to produce Kummitus’ album. The record label Basf, who were more renowned for their cassette tapes fit for home recording, was found through Kauppinen’s contacts. The album was made in Pekka Nurmikallio’s Microvox studio in Lahti. Jussi Niemi recalls there being “two stereo recorders, so almost everything was played live. Even the choir sections were sung while we were playing. The vocals, however, were recorded separately. It was challenging, since there’s all sorts of soundscapes especially on side B.”

True to its name, Kahdet kasvot (Two Faces) clearly consists of two different sides. The straightforward and rocking side A is kicked off with ‘Paranoia’, composed by Niemi and featuring lyrics written by Tammilehto. The murky synth parts are a fine addition to the “robust rock music”, as the original pressing’s liner notes describe the song. As an uptempo rock song, Juhani Kivistö’s ‘Tuonen rock & roll’ may bring to mind early Coitus Int, whereas ‘Taivaassa taas’ and its devoted vocal performances share DNA with Kontra’s Finnrock. ‘Nauru haamuille’, written by Tammilehto, features proggy guitar patterns and a ghastly synth solo. ‘Se on ok’ was written by Niemi while the rest of the band was dining, with the purpose of making the album long enough to be sold at a full price.

The more experimental four-part entity of side B was, according to the liner notes, dedicated to “Spike Jones and an Englishman named Waters.” Pink Floyd influences are apparent in dramatic sound effects and certain details in the arrangements. ‘On the Run’ from The Dark Side of the Moon can be seen as one of the role models for the nightmarish track ‘Ilme’. The title track, written and sang by Tammilehto, is a catchy rock composition, and Kivistö’s ‘Kuudes päivä’ effectively mixes Floydian prog and blues nuances with saxophone-filled soul. The guest blower Lucjan Czaplicki played in Uranus, whose sole album Aamun hauta (1975) was also released by Basf.

The story of Kummitus continued for a while, albeit with obscure twists. “Due to certain difficulties, the band split up in the early summer of 1976,” Seppo Tammilehto recounts. “The group continued with a lineup that consisted of me, Olli Kivistö and Eero Peltonen. We backed up Mikko Alatalo under the moniker Manserock-76. This came to an end late in the summer when I reassumed the position of Alwari Tuohitorvi’s drummer. The group had become quite popular.” After the original Kummitus had split up, some other individuals played gigs under the moniker. Seppo Tammilehto has met a recently deceased musician and person of reduced mobility from Tampere, named Jukka Törmä, who used to play in the fake group. “With all due respect, he was a great guy. Törmä looked back on the gigs, where musicians were gathered before the performances, with a smile even if they didn’t work out at all. Kummitus’ manager Heikki Kauppinen had no idea who was arranging these shows. According to Törmä, the shows weren’t arranged for long and he stepped aside quite early.”

Even without the band’s unusual history, Kahdet kasvot would deserve a second coming as an original and interesting album. To cite Hannu Latva-Hakuni, “listening to the album now, almost 50 years later, I think we did a hell of a good job.”

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Uranus

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Svart)

Cuba 35th Anniversary Special Edition

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Limited red vinyl, gatefold sleeve

Probably very few people today have ever heard of the Finnish band called Uranus. In the short time of their existence in the mid-seventies, the group recorded their sole album Aamun hauta (“The Grave of the Morning”) which remained mostly unnoticed by the music consuming public. As drummer Jari Unha says, “the time just wasn’t right for the kind of music we were playing”. The more rewarding it is now, nearly half a century later, to dig the album up from the grave of oblivion and let its happy soul groove reach our ears. With the help of historical perspective, it’s perhaps easier now to appreciate this extremely well played and rare early Finnish dive into the vibrating musical territory inhabited by legendary figures such as Otis Redding and Stevie Wonder.

In the autumn of ’75 Uranus drove to Lahti and recorded Aamun hauta in Pekka Nurmikallio’s Microvox studio. Jari Unha is amused to remember the pink Volga of the trombone player Hannu Lehtonen. “We went to record American soul music with the pride of the Soviet car industry. Almost like a detail from an Aki Kaurismäki movie!”

It is presumed that Aamun hauta was too daring a deviation from the mainstream of the time to get the attention it would have deserved. On top of that, Basf had no guts or will to promote the LP. It was an optional subscriber’s gift in Popfoto magazine, together with albums by Kummitus, Kyklooppi and Horseshoe, but due to the lack of money, the short-lived magazine failed to succeed.

As for Uranus, things folded soon after recording the album. Soul music didn’t sell in live circuits either. For some time the group continued accompanying Markku Aro on dance venue gigs. The members have since made long and versatile careers in music.

Meanwhile, the original vinyl of Aamun hauta has become a rare collector’s item. Majanen has noticed someone in Italy is selling the LP for the price of 70 euros. Svart Records is proud to re-release this delicious and invitingly groovy album. Happy listening!

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The Silos

2LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Hanky Panky)

34,99 €*

Best Of Firefall Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Silos, the still-kicking band Walter Salas-Humara co-founded in New York’s post-punk ‘80s scene played Alt-Rock, Alt-Country, and Americana before any critics coined those terms. They were named Best New Artist in the Rolling Stone magazine critics' poll in 1987 after the release of Cuba. The album has since been considered a stone-cold classic, being hugely influential in the so-called Americana or alternative country scene that followed in its wake. “Cuba is one of those albums that has become a kind of talisman among true music fans. Because you know that Cuba exists inside everyone, and this extraordinary album can take you there. It's a journey filled with longing and loss, warmth and wonder”. (Anthony DeCurtis) This gatefold double LP 35th anniversary special edition, includes the additional album The Bird Album Live On Kcrw. Recorded on April 18, 1990, shortly after the release of their self-titled third album for RCA Records, The Silos performed about 75 minutes of music for the Snap alternative music radio program. Broadcast on Kcrw in Santa Monica, California, near Los Angeles, it features versions of all but one song from that third album. Both of the singer-songwriter-guitarists from the band's early days, Walter Salas-Humara and Bob Rupe, were in the line-up for this broadcast which also included Graham Maby on bass, Brian Doherty on Drums, and Kenny Margolis on Keyboard. Salas-Humara’s legacy would seem secure; his name is on 24 albums, his Horse Paintings hang in homes and galleries around the world, and his WaltersDogs portraits even appeared in the film “Get Him to the Greek” (Nicholas Stoller, 20210). but he’s hardly ready to call it a day: The Silos have a new album out now called Family and are currently touring the world.

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Firefall

LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1978 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Matthew Cassell

Matt The Cat

36,99 €*

LP | 1970 | CA | Reissue (Return To Analog)

Release: 1978 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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The follow up to “Pieces”, “Matt the Cat” (1978) and Cassell’s last released single, “Love to Love / When I go Down” (1980) are being compiled on vinyl for the first time ever! With Cassell at the height of his powers as both a performer and songwriter, this record sees him expand on the iconic sound that defined his previous work with each song packing a soulful punch. Don’t miss this LP on limited edition vinyl available only from P-vine Records.

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Souls Of Inspyration

Release: 1970 / CA – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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On Tour 40th Anniversary Edition

Limerick

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Golden Core)

17,99 €*

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Maia Zubiria & Pascal Gaigne

Egun Argi Hartan

LP | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Elkar)

23,99 €*

LP | 1970 | US | Reissue (BYM)

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Amaia Zubiria, the incredible female vocal part of Basque folk-prog legends Haizea, has an extensive discography worth checking. Here’s the first ever vinyl reissue of her 1985 folk album joined by guitarist Pascal Gaigne.

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Los Blops

LP | 1977 | US | Reissue (Tooth Factory)

Release: 1970 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The debut from the experimental folk / rock band recorded during the revolutionary days of the late 1960s in Chile—the first of three the band recorded between 1970 and 1973. Remastered from the original pressing and authorized by the founding musicians. Features the original artwork and unreleased material updated by designer Antonio Larrea.

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Saitana

Jenakuru

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Beat Ball Music)

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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1977’s Jenakuru was self-produced and reveals a slightly darker, somewhat introspective and perhaps more vulnerable side to Saitana. A great admirer of Jimi Hendrix, Satiana often performed solo during this period. “It was really unheard of at the time to perform without a band. He could entertain people like that and a lot of people loved him because he was such a character.” There was also an increasingly Dionysian aspect to Saitana’s routine as a performer - a gradual advance into drunken showmanship akin to Jim Morrison. Taken from the original reels.

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La Famiglia Degli Ortega

51,99 €*

Grown In U.S.A. Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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First time reissue on vinyl
Remastered from the original master tape
180g heavy weight vinyl
Deluxe tip-on gatefold jacket
4-page insert with rare photos, liner notes & discography

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Homer

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Guerssen)

27,99 €*

Grown In U.S.A. Purple Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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With their roots traced in two legendary 60s garage bands, The Outcasts and The Stoics, Homer were without doubt one the best psychedelic / hard-rock outfits coming out from Texas. “Grown in U.S.A” was their only album, released as a private pressing in 1970. Rural psychedelic rock with early prog hints fueled by stunning lead / dual guitar, melodic vocals and occasional mellotron.

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Homer

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Guerssen)

Akira Ishikawa & His Count Buffalos

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Electrum Clear Orange Vinyl Edition

LP | 1970 | JP | Reissue (Victor Entertainment / Hmv)

47,99 €*

Screaming Blue Murder Blue Marble Vinyl Edition

Release: 1970 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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In 1970, amidst the height of the jazz-rock era, Akira Ishikawa captured the chaotic atmosphere of the time and ventured into what could be called "jazz beyond." This album, Electrum, represents the moment when Ishikawa cut most deeply and incisively into jazz. Amid a sharpened groove, musicians ascended to new heights, competing fiercely. The epic "Electrum," the complexly intersecting vectors of "Revulsion," and the beautifully serene "Speak Under My Breath" are pieces that demand attention for their density and intensity. The participation of two genius pianists and composers/arrangers, Masahiko Satoh and Hiromasa Suzuki, is also noteworthy. This album, hailed as Ishikawa's greatest work, is revived here as part of Victor's series. Text by Yusuke Ogawa (universounds / Deep Jazz Reality)

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Girlschool

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Renaissance)

29,99 €*

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Screaming Blue Murder Blue Vinyl Edition

Girlschool

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Renaissance)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Charly / Byg)

Freedom

Freedom At Last

Whatevershebringswesing Remastered Edition

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Freedom were one of many British groups that grew from that particularly fertile period that saw the likes of Alexis Korner, John Mayall, The Yardbirds and of course the Rolling Stones come to the fore. Comprising former members of the highly successful Procol Harum, the band recorded fresh original material that put them at the cutting edge of what became known as blues rock, all the while covering classics by their role models.

Freedom At Last is one of the best albums the group made in a relatively short life cycle. At times loud, hard and aggressive and at others mellow and introspective, the music showcases the compositional strengths of Bobby Harrison, Rogers Saunders and Walt Monaghan, while the reprises of anthems by the likes of Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon and Junior Wells makes it clear the band knew where it was going because it did not forget where it came from.

This newly remastered version of Freedom At Last is a very timely reminder of the vibrant work of a British band that made premium blues rock with attitude.

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Kevin Ayers

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Esoteric)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Bedside Manners Are Extra Remastered Edition

Greenslade

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Esoteric)

'70 Concert Recorded Live In Europe

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Formed in 1972 by former Colosseum keyboard player Dave Greenslade, the band also featured former Web and Samurai member Dave Lawson (keyboards, vocals), former Colosseum bass player Tony Reeves and drummer Andrew McCulloch (formerly with King Crimson and Fields).The calibre of the members of Greenslade ensured that the group would be innovative, ground-breaking and dynamic in their musical approach and would also be notable due to the absence of a guitarist within their ranks. Originally issued in November 1973, 'Bedside Manners Are Extra' was a fine album and featured such classic compositions as the album title track, "Pilgrims Progress", "Time to Dream" and "Sunkissed You’re Not".This new vinyl edition of this classic album has been remastered from the original tapes and was cut at Abbey Road Studios. It fully restores the original LP artwork. SIDE ONE:1. Bedside Manners Are Extra2. Pilgrim’s Progress3. Time to DreamSIDE TWO:1. Drum Folk2. Sunkissed You’re Not3. Chalk Hill

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Canned Heat

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (MIG)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Rocksession Colored Vinyl Edition

Embryo

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (MIG)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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San Michael's Splattered Vinyl Edition

San Michael's

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Plusqueréel)

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Wiseraven)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The re-release of the 2 seminal psych/prog albums by SAN MICHAEL’s, the self-titled (1971) one and Nattåg (1972), overlaps not at all coincidentally with the appearance of Kaipa’s 15th studio album Sommargryningsljus, as the fabular universe of the latter revolves around counterfactual rebirth, that is, becoming (re)born as one is getting older. These 2 evergreen albums, essential for savvy collectors of Scandinavian psych/prog, showcase the smooth progression towards Kaipa’s sonic multiverse, bordering on the porous dividing line between psychedelia (with a Made-in- Sweden pedigree) and European progressive, and driven by Hans Lundin’s ferocious organplaying that alternates between swirling ultra-groovy psychedelia and imposing kraut-ish segments. Both albums, produced by Leif Mases, have been remastered by sound meister Martin Igelström for your maximum audio pleasure, and come in ultra-limited pressings of 200 numbered copies + 2-page insert with bio and rare studio and live photos, in splatter (1st ) and marble (Nattag) vinyl. File nearby: Blakulla, Blue Sun, Dice, Kaipa, Made in Sweden, Mecki Mark Men, Panta Rei, Trettioåriga Kriget Vinyl 180 gr., strictly limited pressing of 200 numbered copies. NB: Not to be confused with St. Mikael or Cosmic Michael.

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Warhorse

Sniper White Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Formed in early 1970 by Deep Purple bassist Nick Simper, Warhorse began as a backing band for singer Marsha Hunt. The group initially also featured Rick Wakeman, but he departed the band in April 1970 to join Strawbs. The band’s self-titled debut album was released on Vertigo in November 1970 and is a fine example of progressive hard rock of the era. With a heavy Hammond organ touch the group was in fact leading a new way of thinking, fusing neoclassical elements with heavy blues. Compared to label mates Black Sabbath, Warhorse were in the end much closer to Atomic Rooster and Quatermass. A truly welcomed re-issue in gatefold vinyl !

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Masaki Matsubara

LP | 1984 | JP | Reissue (Pony Canyon)

47,99 €*

Cool Kids White Vinyl Edition

Release: 1984 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Legendary Japanese guitarist Masaki Matsubara’s two solo albums will be reissued on Pure Virgin Vinyl by Canyon/agharta label, which is known worldwide for its “city Pop” works in recent years! Scheduled for release on August 3rd 2024! A City POP classic album “sniper” featuring vocals of popular AOR singer Jesse Barish, known as the composer of Marty Balin’s hit single “Hearts”, which was also a worldwide hit tune. “Painted Woman” includes the popular song “Silly Crush”, features Eric Tagg of Lee Ritenour band on vocal, which has been played 2.5 million times on Spotify (as of March 2024) and is enjoyed by listeners worldwide, including in L.A. and Jakarta, Bangkok, Santiago, Seoul, etc. These are two masterpieces that the world has been eager to see reissued. For inquiries about products, please contact local record stores.

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Kix

LP | 1983 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Cool Kids Gold Vinyl Edition

Kix

LP | 1983 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Pyramid 2024 Remaster Clear Vinyl Edition

The Alan Parsons Project

LP | 1978 | Reissue (Cooking Vinyl)

LP | 1976 | AU | Reissue (Left Ear)

Release: 1978 / Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The third studio album "Pyramid" by The Alan Parsons Project was originally released in May 1978. As with other APP albums, the focus was on very high-quality studio sound production. "Pyramid" was a worldwide hit, achieving platinum and gold status in numerous territories including the USA, Germany and Canada.Limited edition 180g Heavyweight Clear Vinyl LP Half speed remastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road studios.

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Leong Lau

Dragon Man

LP | 1973 | UK | Reissue (Demon)

Release: 1976 / AU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Only a decade ago Leong Lau remained a well-hidden Malaysian-Australian treasure, known only to small circles of Australian record collectors. In 2013 we met Leong in person at the Brisbane state library, where after a long and somewhat transcendental ‘conversation’, received his blessings to re-release his music.

In 2014, we reissued his sophomore album ‘That Rongeng Sound’ and later in 2021, his sole single ‘late Night Flyer. In 2024, we are going back to finish the triangle of Leong releases, with a repress of his debut 1976 album ‘Dragon Man’. A raw and electrifying album that continues to stand the test of time.

Dragon Man might best be described musically as psyc/rock, however the significant use of soul/funk and jazz melodies adds a unique musical depth that makes it hard to categorise. However, what truly sets Leong apart is his distinct vocal style, delivering half sung/half spoken lyrics in a stereotypical Aussie accent that comes across more like a sermon than what might be conceived as ‘traditional’ songs.

Moreover, in a time where the Australian music industry and its performers’ musical styles were dictated by major labels, Leong began to break down those barriers by self-releasing his music. This rewarded Leong creative control, where he was able to dictate the musical and cultural themes, with songs like ‘Dragon Man’ and ‘Deep In The Jungle’ that both pay homage to his unique Chinese/Malay heritage. That said, Dragon Man is both a significant musical and cultural statement that’s just as poignant today as it was then.

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Geordie

Hope You Like It

Release: 1973 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Don't Be Fooled By The Name

Geordie

LP | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Demon)

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Pias Catalogue)

Great White

... Twice Shy

35,99 €*

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Pias Catalogue)

Great White

Once Bitten

35,99 €*

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Pias Catalogue)

Triffids

In The Pines

49,99 €*

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Pias Catalogue)

Triffids

Calenture

40,99 €*

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Pappo's Blues Amber Black Smoke Vinyl Edition

Pappo's Blues

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Svart)

Pappo's Blues Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Svart Records is proud to reissue the production of Argentinian blues rock legend Pappo's Blues as vinyl versions. Guitarist-singer Pappo aka Norberto Aníbal Napolitano (1950 – 2005) is one of his country's biggest rock legends, who also managed to make a career outside his home country. He was there right from the beginning of Argentine rock, as guitarist of the first version of Los Abuelos de la Nada, Conexión Nº 5, Engranaje and Los Gatos, the band that made Argentine rock a household name thanks to the success of their first single, “La Balsa”, which sold more than 200.000 copies in 1967.

Jorge Álvarez (co-founder of the first Argentinian independent rock label Mandioca) encouraged Pappo to develop his own music. What followed was the formation of the first version of Pappo’s Blues in 1971, a trio that had Pappo himself on guitar and vocals, David Lebón on bass and Black Amaya on drums. Their self-named debut album was an unqualified success among the ever-growing audience of Argentine rock. It contained a bundle of all-time classics such as “El hombre suburbano” (The suburban man), “El viejo” (The old man) and “Adónde está la Libertad” (Where is freedom?).

Pappo’s Blues (1971, also known as “Volume One”) introduced a new element to Argentine rock: a harder rock and blues sound, combined with intelligent and sensitive lyrics with centered on the vicissitudes of a typical young man trying to live life according to his own rules, surrounded by the mores of an intolerant society. The arabesques of Pappo’s guitar, complemented by a solid and yet elastic rhythm section, made for an exciting and daring sound, where his trademark rock and blues sound also extended to embrace blues ballads and even excursions into psychedelia.

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Pappo's Blues

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Svart)

7" | 1974 | US | Reissue (Just Add Water)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Damned

Morning Bird / Theta

15,99 €*

Spitfire Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Back in print for the first time in 50 years! This studio creation Junk Shop Glam grail was produced by Miki Dallon (The Sorrows, Boys Blue, Shakane, New York Dolls) for his Young Blood International label in 1974. This is Obviously not the later more famous UK punk group of the same name. This was a one-off studio project. We first heard this on our good friend Phil King's superb Velvet Tinmine comp yonks ago. Made to be played in the discotheques back before disco ruined said discotheques." 300 pressed.

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Jefferson Starship

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Friday Music Two)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Breaking The Chains Gold Vinyl Edition

Dokken

LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Friday Music Two)

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Excitable Boy Red Vinyl Edition

Warren Zevon

LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Dream Weaver Blue Vinyl Edition

Gary Wright

LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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A Wizard A True Star Magenta Vinyl Edition

Todd Rundgren

2LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

78,99 €*

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Chicago II Blue Vinyl Edition

Chicago

2LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

84,99 €*

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Rush Hour)

Zenana

Witches

17,99 €*

Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing Gold Vinyl Edition

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Pop

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Rush Hour’s RSS series excels in unearthing buried treasure, offering a second chance for artists and releases that have long been overlooked. That’s certainly the case with ‘Witches’, the superb sole single by British 1980s wave trio Zenana.

Originally released on seven-inch by the tiny PRM label in 1986, ‘Witches’ was the product of a sister-brother songwriting team whose music was mostly recorded in the front room of a terraced house in Nanpean, a small industrial village in Cornwall, England’s most south-westerly county. While the single was infectious, impeccably produced and dancefloor-ready, it sold in limited quantities at the time.

Zenana’s story can be traced back to the early 1980s, when singer-songwriter Anita Tedder founded the all-female trio as a vehicle for her musical ambitions. To bring her songs to life, she joined voices with her brother Mike, an early adopter of electronic music who had built a studio – nicknamed MFR, short for ‘Mike’s Front Room’ – in his Cornish home.

Countless Zenana tracks were recorded at ‘mfr’ between 1984 and ’86, with the resultant demo cassette securing the band a management contract, a slew of live bookings, a video shoot and even a television appearance. Buoyed by this underground success, they headed to the remote Sawmills Studio in Cornwall – famously only accessible by boat – to re-record ‘Witches’, a song inspired by local folk tales of witches gathering near Mike’s home.

While this version of ‘Witches’ failed to make an impact at the time, it has become something of a cult classic following its’ rediscovery by crate digger Kiernan Abbott – and subsequent championing by other dusty-fingered DJs including Antal, Skyrager, Trevor Jackson and Luke Una – in early 2023. The buzz inspired Zenana to perform live again for the first time in decades, with the story of their surprise comeback being covered by British media outlets including the BBC and (more surprisingly) the Daily Mail.

Now presented in re-mastered form, ‘Witches’ is a genuinely slept-on gem. Propelled forwards by punchy drum machine beats, a killer synth bassline and fizzing keyboard sounds, the song benefits greatly from strong vocals and an extra-percussive middle eight layered with vocalisations, cosmic spoken word sections and swirling noises.

It comes backed by a brand-new extended ‘spell of love’ courtesy of Bristol duo Bedmo Disco, AKA music journalist Matt Anniss (author of Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music) and DJ/production partner Gareth Morgan. Anniss is a long-time friend of Mike and Anita Tedder who has fond memories of visiting Mike’s home studio with his family around the time that ‘Witches’ was recorded.

Working from Zenana’s original MFR eight-track recording (tapes of the single version were lost years ago), Anniss and Morgan have turned in the extended ‘dance mix’ the track never had first time around. More atmospheric, clandestine and dancefloor-focused, it offers authentic nods to New York proto-house, mid-80s Shep Pettibone dubs, and the pioneering synth-pop productions and dub mixes of Factory Records regular Martin Rushent.

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Sparks

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Major Arcana Red Vinyl Edtion

Major Arcana

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Out-Sider Music)

33,99 €*

2LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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First official vinyl reissue of this sought-after psychedelic folk-rock / Americana / SSW album from 1976.

Major Arcana was a group led by counter-culture Milwaukee icon JIM Spencer, featuring a revolving cast of musicians / collaborators. The core of the band was Jim Spencer (guitar, vocals); Randall Dubis (electric guitar); Michael Burdecki (bass, slide guitar) and Jim Kitchen (percussion, harmonica). They were helped in the studio by some friends / musicians like Sigmund Snopek III and Barry Patton among many others.

Released on Jim Spencer’s own private label (A Major Label, home also to Anonymous of “Inside The Shadow” fame), the album opens with the terrific psych-folk of “Western Wind” and closes with an acid-folk rendition of “Greensleeves”. In between, you’ll also find some blues rock, SSW ballads, jazzy bits…

File next to groups like Pearls Before Swine or Bermuda Triangle.

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Foreigner

4 Atlantic 75 Series

86,99 €*