Archive for April, 2009
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Submitted by Pigs.it Blog
Large Money Savvy Pig Bank - Blue $16.99
The Money Savvy 4-chambered piggybank makes learning about money fun! The award-winning Money Savvy Piggy Bank has four separate chambers, one for each of the money choices that children have when they earn or receive money - Save, Spend, Donate or Invest. This learning tool [...]
The Witch Doctor
Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
April of 2009 is the 51st anniversary of a popular song by the Chipmunks, a fictitious singing group who were created for music listeners to laugh while they enjoyed the music. Let’s learn more about this novelty song, “The Witch Doctor,” that hit #1 on the charts in April of [...]
Classic Rock Videos
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Have a Cigar- Pink Floyd
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Mr. Music
Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
I am continuing our new feature: Ask “Mr. Music.” Now in its 23rd year of syndication (1986-2008), Jerry Osborne’s weekly Q&A feature will be a regular post every Wednesday from now on. Be sure to stop by Jerry’s site (www.jerryosborne.com) for more Mr. Music archives, record price guides, anything Elvis, [...]
Super Furry Animals Album Cover Art
Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
As you all know, I am a sucker for great album cover art. Japanese pop icon Keiichi Tanaami and UK artist Pete Fowler have teamed up to create the latest artwork for the cover art of Super Furry Animals’ latest album Dark Days/Light Years.
The album was officially released on April [...]
Top 10 most expensive turntables
Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
In the vinyl world, there’s an elite group of individuals who think the best way to listen to music is on a high-quality old-fashioned analog turntable. But, when you are going to pay an exorbitant amount of money for a piece of antiquated technology like a turntable, you unquestionably want [...]
Battle for Terra Movie Posters
Submitted by All Movie Replicas Blog
Release date: May 1st, 2009
Genre: Sci-fi, Animation, Adventure
Running time: 85 min.
Director: Aristomenis Tsirbas
Studio: Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions
Screenplay: Evan Spiliotopoulos
Producer(s): Dane Allan Smith, Jessica Wu, Keith Calder, Ryan Colucci
Cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Brian Cox, Luke Wilson, David Cross, Justin Long, Amanda Peet, Dennis Quaid, Chris Evans, James Garner, Rosanna Arquette, Chad Allen, [...]
Inglourious Basterds Movie Posters
Submitted by All Movie Replicas Blog
Release date: Friday August 21, 2009
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Studio: Universal Pictures, Alliance Films
Screenplay: Quentin Tarantino
Producer(s): Lawrence Bender, Quentin Tarantino
Cast: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Melanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Daniel Bruhl, Eli Roth, Samm Levine, B.J. Novak, Til Schweiger, Gedeon Burkhard, Paul Rust, Michael Bacall, Omar Doom, Sylvester Groth, Julie [...]
Infantino Wrist Rattles - Pig & Cow
Submitted by Pigs.it Blog
Infantino Wrist Rattles - Pig & Cow $4.49
With these rattles, baby’s natural movement becomes a source of no-stop entertainment!
get it at Babies R Us
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Audiophile Audition Review
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I want to thank John over at http://www.audaud.com/index.php for the exclusive rights to reprint this great review!
AUDIOPHILE AUDITION focuses on recordings of interest to audiophiles and collectors, with an accent on surround sound for music, and on all hi-res disc formats. Over 100SACD, DVD Video/Audio and standard CD reviews are [...]
Classic Rock Videos
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Welcome To The Machine - Pink Floyd
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Vinyl Collective News
Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
I am happy to hear my friend Virgil over at www.vinylcollective.com is feeling better. Here is the latest news, stop by and pick up some great vinyl at the site:
With the shipment of the new NOFX album (Fristbee/Coaster), we received some restocks, too. Lawrence Arms, Loved Ones, Descendents, Strung Out, [...]
Best Buy Vinyl !
Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
According to the New York Post, Best Buy is thinking about selling vinyl records again in their stores.
The reason, as we all know, is that vinyl sales are growing. (As much as 15 percent up in 2007 and 89% in 2008). The 2009 forecast gets even better. The numbers are [...]
Allman Brothers’ Beacon Run To Be Released in Massive Box Set
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Although not a vinyl release, I feel that this is an historic day for Allman Brothers fans as bands’ historic concerts at the Beacon Theater in New York last month is set to be released in a 45-disc CD package capturing all fifteen shows. This is the first time that [...]
New Vinyl Releases
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Bob Dylan: Together Through Life (2-CD & DVD) (LP & CD)
The Crocodiles: Summer Of Hate (vinyl)
Flipper: Generic (vinyl reissue)
Flipper: Gone Fishin’ (vinyl reissue)
Florence and the Machine: A Lot of Love. A Lot of Blood (vinyl)
Flower-Corsano Duo: The Four Aims (vinyl)
Funkadelic: Cosmic Slop (vinyl reissue)
Funkadelic: Free Your Mind…And Your Ass Will [...]
Bird & Animal Names In Rock & Roll History- part ten
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I am adjusting the schedule for this feature, look for this every Tuesday
As we continue our article series about “bird” and “animal” artists and groups in rock and roll, let’s revisit our “bird” theme and start with a little known band that was produced by Dave Edmunds.
Although never hugely popular, [...]
Skip Hop Funky Farmyard Roll Around Cuddly Chime Pig Ball
Submitted by Pigs.it Blog
Skip Hop Funky Farmyard Roll Around Cuddly Chime Pig Ball $12.99
The Funky Farmyards Cuddly Roll Around Pig Chime Ball by Skip Hop features a soothing chime whenever baby grabs the ball and whimsical, friendly faces. Squish the pig’s nose, pull his tail, and crinkle his ears and legs!
get it at Babies R [...]
The Shell Guides 1933-1984
Submitted by Bookride Blog
Another contribution from the estimable R.M. Healey, this time on these highly collectable guides. The early ones came out of our whimsical avant-garde and have the influence of surrealism albeit with a British twist. It has been suggested that W.H. Auden was keen to do one but the Faber crew were worried [...]
Classic Rock Videos
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Pink Floyd - Learning to Fly
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Top 5 eBay Vinyl Record Sales
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Week Ending 04/25/2009
1. LP - Leonid Kogan “Kogan Plays Beethoven” EMI - $5778.00 - Start: $9.99 - Bids: 25
2. LP - Lee Morgan “Presenting” Blue Note - $2,927.00 - Start: $750.00 - Bids: 14
3. 45 - Pat Lewis “No One To Love” / “(I Owe You) Something” Solid Hit - [...]
100 Greatest Drum Beats
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Britain’s Rhythm magazine has chosen their list of the 100 Greatest Drum Beats of All Time. Enlisting the help of people like Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chickenfoot), Joey Jordinson (Slipknot), Thomas Lang and Peter Erskine, the editorial staff put together their list of 100 great rhythms that span [...]
Vinyl Art to Hang in Hard Rock Hotel
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Congrats to my friend Daniel Edlen, whose amazing Vinyl Art is catching on!!
New artwork to be displayed in high-end suites.
Hollywood, FL, April 26, 2009 –(PR.com)– A series of three pieces of Vinyl Art by Daniel Edlen, reproduced by ArtScans Studio, Inc. through Fresh Paint Art Advisors, Inc., is being installed [...]
Classic Rock Videos
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Pink Floyd - Pigs
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For The Love Of Vinyl!
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Vinyl Wax Records from Darren Cole on Vimeo.
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Matador reissues delayed by lost album masters
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By Sean Michaels
One of the largest US indie labels has postponed reissuing albums by Mogwai, Yo La Tengo and Cat Power after losing the master tapes when a pressing plant went bust
Vinyl masters of albums by Mogwai and Yo La Tengo were among those lost when an American pressing plant [...]