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PAUL MCCARTNEY & WINGS 'Band On The Run' [Released 01/11/2010]

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The 4 disc (3CD, 1 DVD) special edition features nine bonus audio tracks (including the hit single 'Helen Wheels'), rare footage of the McCartneys in Lagos and behind-the-scenes at the famous album cover shoot, original Band on the Run promotional video clips, the One Hand Clapping television special (highlighted by studio performances filmed at Abbey Road in 1974) and a Remastered documentary disc featuring interviews and alternative versions of the album tracks. All set within a 120-page hardbound book containing many previously unpublished images by Linda McCartney and Clive Arrowsmith, album and single artwork and a full history of the album, complete with lyrics, new interview with Paul and expanded track by track information for all four discs.

The 3 disc (2CD, 1 DVD) special edition features nine bonus audio tracks (including the hit single 'Helen Wheels'), rare footage of the McCartney's in Lagos and behind-the-scenes at the famous album cover shoot, original Band on the Run promotional video clips, the One Hand Clapping television special (highlighted by studio performances filmed at Abbey Road in 1974) all with beautifully enhanced packaging and featuring brand new liner notes by Paul Gambaccini.

The two disc 180 gram audiophile vinyl edition remastered at Abbey Road Studios includes rare & previously unreleased tracks plus the smash single 'Helen Wheels', downloadable audio of the original album + bonus tracks included and a collector’s poster. The Standard release features the Original Grammy Winning Album, newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios, housed in Digipak with 16 page booklet.

'Band on the Run' triumphed both critically and commercially. The album topped the UK and US album charts, won a Grammy and went on to sell more than 7 million copies. Upon the release of Band on the Run, then Rolling Stone reviewer Jon Landau famously gushed, "The finest record yet released by any of the four musicians who were once called The Beatles."

Three for Wednesday!

 

JIMI HENDRIX Axis: Bold As Love

Rare original 1967 UK Track label first issue 13-track MONO vinyl LP with 612003 A1 and B1 matrix numbers, Housed in the original laminated gatefold picture sleeve, complete with the all important and incredibly rare lyric/poster insert! See 'More Info' for further details and condition on this superb rarity...

JAMES TAYLOR James Taylor

1968 UK MONO 12-track vinyl LP with 'Sold In The UK' text on the Apple Label. Far rarer than the stereo issue, the vinyl on this copy is in beautiful near MINT condition. The front laminated internal pocket flipback gatefold picture sleeve has orange lettering on the front as only the first issues did, the APCOR3 number clearly visible on the spine and is complete with the original black inner. The sleeve itself shows minimal shelfwear with just a bit of age lifting to the laminate in places & a bit of edge & corner wear. A fantastic, complete example of this very rare MONO pressing! APCOR3

THE YARDBIRDS Live Yardbirds

Rare 1976 US Columbia Special Products issue of the 1971 9-track vinyl LP recorded live at New York's Anderson Theatre on March 30th 1968, with Jimmy Page on guitar and including I'm Confused, which one year later became the Zeppelin anthem Dazed And Confused. Housed in a pasted picture sleeve with liner notes by the legendary Lenny Kaye printed on the reverse - factory SEALED from new and therefore still MINT and unplayed!

Aerosmith & Guns N Roses Official Crew Jacket

Wow!  Aerosmith and Guns N Roses on the same bill - in fact on the same stage performing together at one point - that must have been one hell of a gig! 

Back in '88, Guns and Roses were at the start of their meteoric rise to rock megastardom whilst Aerosmith were arguably at the very top of their game.  For those of us weren't lucky enough to be on the road crew, here's a chance to capture a moment of pure rock and roll excess and own one of the exclusive crew jackets from the Permanent Vacation tour. 

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This jacket was issued only to the crew and it was issued specifically for the two dates at the Pacific Amphitheatre making it a rare memento of a specific moment in time. If you have any questions about the condition or size of the jacket, or just feel like throwing a TV out of your hotel window and staying awake for a week, then by all means give me a call, Matt +44 (0)1474 816054

Some juicy new releases COMING SOON

 

BON JOVI Greatest Hits [Release Date 01/11/2010]
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Music icons Bon Jovi are releasing a career-spanning greatest hits compilation November 8th on Mercury Records.

Bon Jovi 'Greatest Hits' will transport listeners through the band's worldwide monster hits of the past and offer a bridge to the future with the debut of four brand new tracks. "Music marks milestones in all our lives," notes frontman Jon Bon Jovi. "These songs have stood the test of time and they remind us all where we came from, even as we keep our eyes towards the future."
Bon Jovi 'Greatest Hits' will be a 16-song single disc chock full of the band's biggest chart-toppers including 'Livin’ On A Prayer', 'Always', 'It's My Life', 'Wanted Dead or Alive' and 'Who Says You Can't Go Home'.

Two new songs, including lead single 'What Do You Got?', round out the tracklisting. 'What Do You Got?' will hit radio airwaves globally at the end of August and is a brand new Bon Jovi classic. An inspiring ballad with Richie Sambora's guitar to the fore, it is a message from a band who have brilliantly captured on record the everyday hopes and dreams of millions throughout their career – always strive for more but never forget what is really important in life..

Bon Jovi 'Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Collection' will be a 30-song two disc edition made up of the 'Greatest Hits' CD from the standard edition and a second disc featuring beloved fan favorites including 'Bed of Roses', 'Blood on Blood', 'These Days' and 'Keep The Faith' plus the third and fourth new tracks created for this project. The four new songs ('The More Things Change', 'No Apologies', 'This Is Love, This Is Life' and the first single, 'What Do You Got?') were written specifically for inclusion in this compilation.

MARIAH CAREY 'Merry Christmas II You' [Release Date 01/11/2010] 

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As autumn leaves begin to fall, international superstar Mariah Carey puts the finishing touches on 'Merry Christmas II You', her second career album of holiday tunes, arriving November 2nd on the Island Def Jam Music Group. Highlighting the long-awaited new album is a brand new recording of Mariah's all-time standard, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'.

In addition to traditional yuletide fare – 'The First Noel', 'Little Drummer Boy', 'O Little Town of Bethlehem', 'O Come All Ye Faithful' and more, 'Merry Christmas II You' also contains four original songs composed by Mariah, including the new single, 'Oh Santa,' and many more surprises for the fans. Producers on the new album include American Idol's Randy Jackson, multi-platinum hit-making producer Jermaine Dupri, James Poyser [acclaimed producer for Aretha Franklin, The Roots, Lauryn Hill and more], and five-time Oscar nominee and Grammy / Tony / Emmy award winning composer Marc Shaiman.

PAUL WELLER 'Find The Torch, Burn The Plans' [Release Date 29/11/2010]

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Paul Weller releases 'Find The Torch, Burn The Plans' a lavishly packaged and highly covetable DVD and CD package this November. Encapsulating what has been an incredible year for Paul, the DVD includes the full 26 track set of one of his triumphant five nights at the Royal Albert Hall shows.

The set includes tracks from Paul's recent Mercury Music Prize nominated album 'Wake Up The Nation', plus classics from The Jam and Style Council. Kelly Jones of the Stereophonics also makes an appearance as a guest on a couple of songs.

The DVD also features the Weller film 'Find The torch, Burn The Plans' a remarkable 50 minute portrait of one of the world's greatest musicians at the peak of his powers by famed director Julien Temple. A must see.The CD disc includes highlights from the Royal Albert Hall and an intimate concert held at the BBC theatre initially broadcast on Radio 2 earlier this year which includes guest appearances from Lauren Pritchard and Richard Hawley.

Packaged in a hard back book style, this must-have item also features exclusive images and a new interview from Paul's remarkable year. There is also a collectable set of 5 cardboard prints housed in a slip case attached to the back cover.

PINK 'Greatest Hits... So Far!!!' [Release Date 15/11/2010]  

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Iconic performer and vocal powerhouse Pink will release 'Greatest Hits… So Far!!!' on November 15th. The album is a collection of her hit songs along with two new tracks, including the lead single  'Raise Your Glass' produced by long-time collaborator Max Martin and co-written by Pink. 

 

 

 

Tuesdays Top Three

Good Afternoon from 991 Towers. Here's another trio of gems to brighten your Tuesday afternoon!

SONNY CLARK Blues In The Night

Rare & deleted limited edition 1979 Japanese-only 8-track stereo LP, the original first issue manufactured exclusively by King Records in the 'World First Appearance' series. Contains a selection of <b>previously unreleased</b> 1957-58 recordings with Paul Chambers and Jymie Merritt alternating on bass and Wes Landers drums. Unique pasted picture sleeve complete with Japanese insert and mint vinyl. Tough to find unissued Blue Note! GXF-3051.

PAUL McCARTNEY Special DJ Copy - Japan Tour '90 Special

Mega rare Japanese EMI Odeon 13-track promotional only CD album featuring Figure Of Eight, Jet, Band On The Run, Ebony And Ivory, Yesterday and The Long And Winding Road interspersed with short spoken word messages, custom printed disc and unique card wallet flipback picture sleeve incorporating the artwork from 'Flowers In The Dirt'. The sleeve on this copy has only a couple of  very light storage marks with the disc in mint condition - fantastic copy of this very sought after release SPCD-1104.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Stadium Arcadium

2006 UK issue 'Special Black Box Edition' 3-disc set, comprising a 28-track 2-CD album set produced by Rick Rubin, featuring the singles 'Dani California', 'Desecration Smile' & 'Snow [Hey Oh]', plus a <B>Bonus Region 0 NTSC DVD</B> including 'Dani California' video [with making-of footage] and interviews.

Michael Jackson Epic Megamix 12" - BACK IN STOCK

The legendary Michael Jackson epic megamix was the mainstay of many a travelling disco thoughout the early eighties. When the party refused to get started, there was no surer way to get akward teenagers on the dance floor than to slap this platter on the wheels of steel and let the King of Pop do his thing.

Now you too can put on your glitter glove, break out your best moonwalk and fail utterly to impress the girls while playing this rare, original promo copy of the ultimate eighties floor filler.

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Promos like this were never produced in large quantities and many were played to death at prom nights and school discos across the world, so it's quite hard to find good copies these days. If you need any further details or would like to order this great raritry please call me, Matt on +44 (0) 1474 816054

Former music industry boss argues case for £1 albums

Ex-Warner Music head believes 'revolutionary' reduction in price would combat piracy and give sales a massive boost.

A former major-label boss has called for a radical drop in the price of albums.

Rob Dickins, who ran the UK division of Warner Music for 15 years, made the suggestion at Manchester's In the City music indusrty conference last week, claiming the move would combat piracy and give sales a massive boost.

Dickins achieved success with acts such as REM and Madonna between 1983 and 1998. Since then, album sales have gone into freefall, and he claimed the only way back is a "revolutionary" reduction in price, according to the BBC.

"What we need is a revolution. What we've got is an erosion," Dickins said. "When I was running Warners, a chart CD could be £12.99. A chart CD can now be £6.99, maybe even £5.99."

Click here for the full story on Guardian.co.uk

Lemmy The Movie

It was inevitable, really. Directed and produced by Greg Olliver and Wes Orshoski, the mutton chopped heavy metal icon will be the subject of a new rockumentary, setting the record straight on any number of Lemmy myths and legends. Interviews with friends, peers and admirers will include Dave Grohl, Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, former Hawkwind bandmates Dave Brock and Stacia, Steve Vai and more.

Top Three for Monday

Another weekend gone, but another week of top notch goodies for your delectation!

DEEP PURPLE Concerto For Group & Orchestra

Original 1970 UK green Harvest label 4-track LP with 'The Gramophone Co.' label credit and no EMI box print, indicating very first issue. Performed live at The Royal Albert Hall with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, composed by Jon Lord and conducted by Malcolm Arnold. The gatefold picture sleeve is laminated front and back and in superb condition. The vinyl is housed in its original label catalogue picture inner and played sparingly - a wonderful copy! SHVL767.

PINK FLOYD High Hopes

1994 UK limited edition 3-track picture disc CD single includes Keep Talking taken from 'The Division Bell' album and One Of These Days Live Version. Presented in a special 5" pictured envelope pack including 7 exclusive film picture cards housed in   custom printed inserts and full lyrics for High Hopes printed on the back! CDEMS342.

JEAN MICHEL JARRE Les Chants Magnetiques

Scarce 1981 French Dreyfus issue 5-track vinyl LP featuring Parts I-V, picture sleeve & inner. The sleeve shows negligible signs of shelfwear, and the vinyl is in superb 'near mint' condition. A scarce french edition that rarely appears on the market! FDM-18108

The Ultimate VISIONARY!

MICHAEL JACKSON 'Michael Jackson's Vision' [Release Date 22/11/2010]

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It might have been fate that MTV was born at the same time people began to notice the rare talent and artistic ingenuity of Michael Jackson. It proved to be a perfect match between the new television network and the young rising icon. Early on, Michael saw MTV's potential as a force of its own and understood that it offered him the chance to pioneer a whole new visual style through which people could see music, not just listen to it. For the first time, artists had the opportunity to truly shape a vision of a story around their songs. For Michael, this meant treating the song as a "script" and creating a stand-alone film to tell that story. In fact, Michael referred to each of these productions as a "short film" and not a "music video".

No other artist contributed more to the development of this art form than Michael Jackson. Just look at the impact of 'Thriller', which was recently named the first (and only) music video ever to be inducted by the Library of Congress into the National Film Registry - an elite collection of only a few hundred films. In addition to this, Michael's vision had immense cultural impact. The enormous popularity of his short films proved to MTV Executives that they were wrong about what their audience wanted; it was Michael who broke through that initial barrier and created opportunity for future African American artists.

Here, for the first time, is the complete collection of all 35 of the short films produced by Michael during his career as a solo artist - 10 of which are appearing on DVD for the first time. All of the short films have been meticulously restored and remastered for the ultimate audio and visual experience and a bonus DVD includes 7 additional videos including 'Enjoy Yourself' with The Jacksons, 'Say Say Say' with Paul McCartney and the Previously Unreleased video for 'One More Chance'. This is a true representation of Michael Jackson's Vision.

Seattle Nirvana Exhibit for next year

For those that want to wallow in a bit of grunge nostalgia, running from April 16, 2011 through to April 22, 2013, "Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses" is booked to open at the Frank Gehry-designed Experience Music Project in Seattle. Pitchfork news:

"The show includes more than 200 artifacts connected to the band and the scene that surrounded them. Those items include a painting that Kurt Cobain did in high school, the reel-to-reel machine that Cobain used to record his earliest bands, and the yellow cardigan that Cobain wore constantly from 1991 until his death in 1994, not to mention hand-written lyrics, instruments, and many photos...

...Around the time the exhibit opens, Fantagraphics Books will publish Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind, a 250-page book about Nirvana and the rise of grunge."

Fridays Top THREE

 

MADONNA Where's The Party

Rare original US 1-page contract for Stephen Bray's licensing agreement between Toy Boy Inc & Sixth Planet Inc for co-production services in connection with the song, dated 25th April 1986. The song was co-produced with Madonna and featured on the third album 'True Blue' which was released on the 30th June 1986. This 8½" × 11" US letter sized contract has the two company addresses at the top, features details about how much Stephen was being paid and how many copies of the master recordings were to be produced, this has been signed by Madonna & Stephen Bray for the two companies and again by Steven agreeing to the contract - a truly unique item which would be a true gem in any collection.

 

PET SHOP BOYS Release

2002 UK 10-track advance promotional CD of the 2002 album, custom glossy wallet sleeve still sealed with metallic silver titled 'PET SHOP BOYS RELEASE' sticker RELEASE01.

 

JOHN LENNON Complete Remastered Reissue Series

Rare complete set of TEN 2010 US digitally remastered [from original mixes] advance promotional album set on 11 CD's and 1 NTSC DVD, including the standard and deluxe editions of the 'Power To The People' album. Each disc is clearly printed with 'Promotional Not For Sale' red text, and housed in their own gatefold/fold-out card wallet picture sleeve containing replicated original album art and booklet with photos and new liner notes by noted British music journalist Paul Du Noyer, each sleeve has a promo mark through the barcode on the back - great set and sure to be a collectable of the future.

Guns N Roses play surprise gig

... a surprise gig for surprised schoolkids in Oxford, no less. With news courtesy of XFM, this was actually a Witchwood School Of Rock class with guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thai and drummer Frank Ferrer, so unfortunately no Axl preaching his bandana & shorts routine. However, Planet Rock are armed with a full review of the full current GnR live line-up following last night's London gig.

ABBA - North American & European Tour 1979 Photo Album

Bound in brown faux leather with gold coloured detailing, this 32-page photograph album features 109 photos - some colour, some black & white – taken by drummer Ola Brunkert.

Among the many candid snaps are pictures of the road crew and entourage, concert venues, the musicians and personal photographs of Agnetha, Frida, Bjorn and Benny.

A stunning visual documentary of life on tour with ABBA, and fully autographed inside the front cover to boot!

Mogwai - The Hawk Is Howling - Japanese Special

Entirely instrumental and back on form for the Scottish post-rockers, this sealed & exclusive 2010 edition comprises:

A 13-track Blu-Spec CD album - a new audio format using Blu-Ray technology, playable on all CD players – with three bonus recordings, including Devil Rides with Roky Erickson.

A bonus Region 2 NTSC DVD containing Adelia I Want To Love, a film by Vincent Moon and Teresa Eggers, as well as two Batcat shorts.

Housed beautifully, with an eagle eye for presentation, in a mini LP-style gatefold sleeve and obi strip.

Sublime

New Model Army present their Anthology!

NEW MODEL ARMY 'Anthology' [Release Date 08/11/2010]

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New Model Army are a legendary global underground cult band. Formed by Justin Sullivan in Bradford in 1980, their beginnings were inspired by Punk Rock, Northern Soul and the incendiary atmosphere of the times. Since then, they have had a long, creative and eventful journey. They have been massively influential in 'post-punk', 'folk-rock', 'politico-rock', 'goth', 'metal' and all kinds of musical sub-cultures but have successfully resisted belonging to any of these categories or genres. After thirty years, they have never lost the ability to change, to thrill or to challenge and they remain central to the lives of thousands of fans from all walks of life spread across the world.

Justin Sullivan – "A double CD Anthology with 30 tracks with a fair representation of all the our albums and line-ups. Of course there is no agreement as to what should be on this and we love the fact that each person reading this would pick an entirely different thirty songs. So instead we've asked band members past and present to choose and introduce their own personal favourites and, together, this has made an interesting collection. There are no previously unreleased songs but there are a handful of new mixes and additions as well as new mastering".

"Three DVDs with a total of nearly nine hours of footage. This will include full concerts from The Marquee [1985] and WDR concerts from Philipshalle [1990], Bizarre Festival [1996], and Koln Palladium [2006]. It also includes all our promotional videos and a number of art videos, some of which have never been seen before. Finally it includes as much bootleg material as we have been able to squeeze on to the DVDs from all different eras of the band's history. Thanks to people who filmed or sent us this footage".

Wednesday Top Picks

Another day, another trio of goodies!! ENJOY.

 

IF If

Rare original 1970 Japanese pink Island 'i' label 7-track stereo LP, manufactured by Nippon Phonogram - a great example of brass-laden British progressive jazz-rock, carried by the sax & flute work of Dave Quincy and Dick Morrissey, complete with Japanese text/lyric insert and original obi-strip. The bottom of the obi is split in half [nothing a bit of handywork can't repair], but is otherwise free of any major creasing or blemishes, and both the pasted silver picture sleeve and vinyl remain immaculate SFX-7208.

 

METALLICA Six Feet Down Under - EP One

2010 New Zealand/Australian only limited edition commemorative live CD EP containing 8 songs taken from bootlegs recorded by fans and live recordings never released by the band all from shows in Australia from 1989 to 2004 [two from each tour], complete with picture sleeve.

 

U2 The Unforgettable Fire

Original 1984 UK 10-track vinyl LP with picture labels, including Pride. Textured picture sleeve with lyrics to A Sort Of Homecoming on the reverse + illustrated credits inner U25.

 

Japanese Forthcoming

Another fine selection from our Eastern companions!

YES ‘Yesspeak’ - Director's Cut – Release Date 8/12/2010
 
2-Disc Region 2 DVD Set featuring an electrifying performance from the band on their 35th Anniversary Tour and provides an intimate observation into their music, their life on the road and their own personal views and anecdotes. This special edition includes unseen/previously unreleased footage!
 

BELLE & SEBASTIAN ‘Write About Love’ – Out Now!

Four and a half years after the release of 'The Life Pursuit', Belle And Sebastian return with their eighth studio album. Unlike its predecessors, it is an album which has come together in a relatively short period of time. After reconvening in February 2010, a period of writing and pre-production in Glasgow was followed by a trip to Los Angeles for recording with Tony Hoffer [who also produced 'The Life Pursuit'] at the renowned Sound Factory Studio B. As ever, the record draws the band's internal songwriting strengths, but this time includes some guest performances. Stuart Murdoch wrote the majority of the songs on the album, while Sarah Martin takes lead vocals on her two contributions, 'I Didn't See It Coming' and 'I Can See Your Future' and Stevie Jackson on his ['I'm Not Living In The Real World']. In addition, Norah Jones contributes lead vocals to 'Little Lou, Ugly Jack, Prophet John' (which also appears on her forthcoming album of duets and collaborations called 'Featuring') and actress Carey Mulligan sings on the single 'Write About Love'. Strings were added by LA residents The Section Quartet. bonus tracks expected!
 
 

KINGS OF LEON ‘Come Around Sundown’ – Release Date 24/11/2010

Recorded in New York at Avatar Studios and produced once again by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King, 'Come Around Sundown' is the follow-up to the hugely successful 'Only By The Night', and is yet another bold and expansive statement by the Nashville, Tennessee-based quartet who, in the last two years, have become one of the biggest bands in the world. Includes the single, 'Radioactive', expected to include bonus material! 
 

ROLLING STONES ‘Ladies And Gentlemen’ - Deluxe Edition – Release Date 24/11/2010

This Deluxe Edition of Ladies & Gentlemen sees The Stones' 1972 concert given it's rightful treatment! Packaged in an individually numbered heavyweight square outer box. Each set contains: Three Blu-Ray discs: the concert film Ladies & Gentlemen , the documentary Stones In Exile and a third disc of additional previously unreleased bonus material. These DVDs are set in the cover of an 11 square, 40 plus page hardback book of photographs from the 1972 Exile On Main Street tour taken by Ethan Russell with additional photographs from the tour by Bob Gruen. Two unique 35mm film cells from a print of Ladies & Gentlemen different cells in every single box. A 5ft long black faux silk scarf with the title and Rolling Stones logo in silver glitter based on the original scarf given out at the 1974 cinema premiere of Ladies & Gentlemen as well as a reproduction of the original 1974 film poster for the cinema premiere of Ladies & Gentlemen. A bumper bundle!

The Philosophy Of Andy Warhol From A To B..

991.com has a copy of this fantastic, and incredibly rare Andy Warhol book in stock and ready to be shipped directly to your coffee table. I have made a deal with a buyer and for TODAY ONLY I'm open to sensible offers on this item. The full details are below, if you are interested please give me a call on my direct line +44 (0)1474 816051 - Speak to you all soon Sophie

The Philosophy Of Andy Warhol (Extremely Rare 1975 First Edition harback book with original dust cover jacket. This superb book has an original hand drawn 'Campbells Soup Can' drawing on the inside Title page which has also been AUTOGRAPHED and dedicated by Andy Warhol himself in black felt pen. Obtained thru a well respected Fine Arts/Book Gallery and is a stunning addition for any collector) -
currently priced at 1595.00 UK Pounds

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Tuesdays Top Three

Here are three beauty's to set your world alight, including the "holiest of holy Beatles collectibles". 

 

THE BEATLES Please Please Me

Rare 1963 UK black and gold Parlophone label STEREO issue 14-track vinyl LP - the holiest of holy Beatles collectibles, released 6 weeks later than the mono edition, featuring the infamous John Lennon mistakein the final verse of the title track; presented in a front laminated picture sleeve, complete with original Emitex inner.  Visually, this copy isn't the most beautiful, with the sleeve showing signs of ringwear, laminate creasing and a tear tothe bottom flipback.  The vinyl too, shows surface marks, proving it has been enjoyed.  However, once set a top the turntable, the sonic beauty overpowers these superficial physical imperfections, without a skip or jump to be heard, only the comforting light pop and crackle synonymous with the medium.  A truly unique chance to own THE Beatles collectible at a truly advantageous price. Whoever said beauty is only skin deep was sadly mistaken.

THE WHO Live At Leeds

Scarce 1995 US MCA label limited edition remastered 14-track CD housed inside a superb numbered and embossed 12" gatefold card picture box reproducing the original album artwork even the original vinyl, including previously unreleased tracks and remixes, plus twelve reproduction inserts per the original release including a poster, photograph and reproduction band letters, receipts and lyrics.

 

AUDIENCE Audience

Original 1969 UK 12-track stereo LP [A1/B1 matrices], the progressive rock group's debut album and almost mythical in its rarity, supposedly selling in such small quantities at the time that it was immediately withdrawn! Includes an early rough & ready version of 'House On The Hill'. Housed in its original textured 'blacklite' picture sleeve, the sleeve shows barely any discernible wear with age and the vinyl too remains immaculate. An astonishing copy of this legendary prog rarity