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Monday's Top Three including Sonny Rollins, Dannii Minogue & P.J. Harvey

 SONNY ROLLINS Saxophone Colossus Very rare 1958 first UK issue 5-track mono LP on Esquire, starring Tommy Flanagan on Piano, Doug Watkins on Bass & Max Roach on Drums - this is the album that made the jazz public sit up & appreciate the colossal force of Rollins' sax work!

  DANNII MINOGUE Party Jam 1991 Japanese only Alfa International label 10-track promo sample CD album issued to radio stations and reviewers ahead of the actual release date, including Call To Your Heart, Love & Kisses, Success, True Lovers andmany more.

 PJ HARVEY Is This Desire? Deleted 1998 US limited edition 17-track 2-CD set, includes a bonus 5-track CD, complete with fold-out picture sleeve. This copy is factory sealed from new in the original stickered shrink

Thursday's Top Three Including Queen, Depeche Mode, Muse.

 QUEEN Ultimate Queen (Official 1995 UK Parlophone limited edition box set with 20 litho picture printed Gold CD albums which are exclusive to this box set. Housed a within deluxe glazed and numbered box with moving Freddie hologram on thefront. Also included is a beautiful glossy gold 16-page booklet. Complete with the original outer brown cardboard box which is individually numbered and features the Queen 'crest' logo QUEENBOX20)

DEPECHE MODE Digital Watch (Rare 1998 UK promotional-only 80's style watch issued to promote the Singles album. Features a red digital read-out and stainless steel strap engraved with 'dm 86 98'. Housed in a custom 5½" x 2½" x 1½" black card presentation box with embossed red 'dm 86 98' logo on the lid. This item requires a battery. A superb and scarce item!)

MUSE Uno (Rare 1999 UK limited edition 2-track 7" single pressed on Clear Vinyl featuring the alternative Version and 'Agitated, picture sleeve'. A long since deleted release which is now very hard to find, this copy has been FULLY AUTOGRAPHED by 'Matt', 'Dom' & 'Chris' in black marker pen! MUSH50S

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Wednesday's Top Three Including Badfinger, Queen, The Who.

 BADFINGER Straight Up (1971 Japanese 12-track white label promo sample LP, produced by either George Harrison or Todd Rundgren, complete with envelope style inner, Japanese/lyric insert, pasted picture sleeve & rare 'Medallion' obi-strip AP-80432)

QUEEN The Complete Works (Rare 1985 UK 14-LP vinyl box set, featuring all of their albums up to and including 'The Works' with the Bonus 'Complete Vision' LP containing previously unreleased material. Each record is presented in a stunning white, embossed and numbered sleeve, complete with bonus fold-out poster map, a booklet charting the bands extensive tour history and the 'Complete Works' glossy colour photo-booklet. All this comes housed within the black textured, numbered box which remains in stunning shape with embossed gold artist & title text. 

THE WHO Sell Out (Extremely rare 1968 Japanese 14-track stereo vinyl LP, unique pinched spine fully laminated scalloped flipback picture sleeve with Japanese sleeve notes on the reverse. Being mostly white, the sleeve does show a degree of age yellowing at the edges but nothing too extreme. Shelfwear is minimal and the spine still clearly readable. 

 

 

Tuesday's Top Three Including Queen, Bob Dylan , Rolling Stones

  QUEEN Ultimate Queen (Official 1995 UK Parlophone limited edition box set with 20 litho picture printed Gold CD albums which are exclusive to this box set. Housed a within deluxe glazed and numbered box with moving Freddie hologram on thefront. Also included is a beautiful glossy gold 16-page booklet. Complete with the original outer brown cardboard box which is individually numbered and features the Queen 'crest' logo QUEENBOX20)

BOB DYLAN Paper Sleeve Collection (Rare 2005 Japanese CD album box set featuring NINE of the exclusive limited edition paper sleeve releases, includes the albums Bob Dylan, The Freewheelin', Another Side Of, Bringing It All Back, Highway 61 Revisited, Blonde On Blonde, Planet Waves, Blood On The Tracks and Desire. Each album is housed in its respective mini-LP replica sleeve complete with inner sleeves, picture booklet plus fold-out lyric sheet & obi-strip. All housed in a 6" x 6" x 1½"limited glossy picture box featuring the 'Highway 61 Revisited' artwork. In order to receive the box, Japanese fans had pre-order the entire set CDs. 

ROLLING STONES Ten Licks From Forty Licks (2002 US 10-track promotional-only CD sampler, which was distributed to select American retail and media outlets in advance of the Forty Licks album release; complete with its custom 'Tongue' logo picturesleeve, rare!)

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Monday's Top Three Cream / John Mayall, The Beatles & The Pretty Things

 CREAM/ JOHN MAYALL The Battle Of Cream & John Mayall (Ultra rare 1967 Japanese-only exclusive 17-track double vinyl 'battle can' set, comprising one LP of Cream material coupled with one LP of John Mayall tracks, housed in a unique circular metal tin featuring images of both groups, complete with a six-page Japanese & English tracklisting/biography booklet & original luggage style obi-tag.A serious collector's item! MP9373/4)

THE BEATLES Matchplay Dartboard (2010 UK officially licensed Apple Corps Ltd merchandise tournament standard sisal Dartboard with high tensile traditional round wiring system and branded with the iconic Apple Logo. Complete with presentation box plus wall fixings. This is a faithful reproduction of the 1968 collectable which was manufactured in limited quantities and issued exclusively to Apple employees and close friends. This comes in the original box and remains sealed from new)

THE PRETTY THINGS Private Sorrow (Very rare 1968 Japanese white label promo sample vinyl 7" for the single release, also including Balloon Burning, unique wraparound picture insert with ¥400 price point. The insert shows very little of its ageand the vinyl too defies time and looks barely played - A wonderful copy of this SF Sorrow excerpt OR-2226)

Saturday's TOP Three including The Beatles, The Who & Billy Fury

THE BEATLES The Beatles Singles Collection

1982 Japanese Odeon label 27 x 7" singles box set, all with picture sleeves except for the Japanese-only Bonus Picture Disc of Love Me Do/P.S. I Love You, all housed in the gold embossed textured flip-top box with facsimile signatures and 24-page lyric booklet. The box shows very little signs of age with only light scuffing on the corners whilst the contents are 'near as new' condition EAS-17311~17337)

 

 

 

 

THE WHO Who's Next

2012 Japanese only exclusive limited edition 9-track direct metal mastered 180gram Clear Vinyl LP with 'Direct Transfer Cutting' from DSD edit master, originally released in 1978 the eighth studio album from the bandand the last to feature Keith Moon, who tragically passed away just three weeks after its release. Wrap-around style picture sleeve featuring the classic Andy Warhol design with a printed zipper, includes lyrics and full back information '100% Pure LP' obi-strip. This copy is still sealed in the clear PVC sleeve with an unbroken sticker seal on the back. This copy has a small amount of damage to the PVC at the top but has not marked the inside, and does comes with a replacement UIJY-90003)

BILLY FURY Hits

1962 UK 4-track 7" vinyl EP featuring the fantastic hit single, Halfway To Paradise alongside I'd Never Find Another You, Last Night Was Made For Love and Once Upon A Dream, front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeveshows just a little light foxing to the unlaminated back and the vinyl remains excellent with little sign of play - A nice copy DFE8505)

Today's Top Three: Iggy & The Stooges, Mariah Carey & Pretty Things

THE PRETTY THINGS Private Sorrow

Very rare 1968 Japanese white label promo sample vinyl 7" for the single release, also including Balloon Burning, unique wraparound picture insert with ¥400 price point. The insert shows very little of its ageand the vinyl too defies time and looks barely played - A wonderful copy of this SF Sorrow excerpt OR-2226

 

 

 

 

 

IGGY & THE STOOGES Raw Power

Legendary 1973 Japanese-only wide centred 7" vinyl single, the second & last Iggy & The Stooges single to be released in Japan & a vital piece of early punk rock history. Coupled with Search & Destroy on the flip& housed in a die-cut company sleeve with unique picture/lyric insert, this is one of the rarest & most sought after garage punk singles from Japan, not released as a single in any other country. The insert reveals a little creasing at the edges but nothing excessive. The vinyl looks barely touched! Make some noise now to state your interest - once this one's gone... it's gone! SOPB244

 

 

MARIAH CAREY Glitter

2001 Korean 12-track CD album including the singles Loverboy, Never Too Far, Don't Stop [Funkin' 4 Jamaica] and Reflections [Care Enough], issued in the original song-hype & advertisement stickered jewel case with glossypicture / lyric booklet, matching advertisement inserts plus an exclusive page of stickers! VKPD-0357

Thursday's Top Three including Oasis, 10,000 Maniacs & UFO

OASIS Frustration SUPREMELY RARE 2006 UK promotional-only board game! The game itself is still sealed and is complete with the unique card outer slipcase sleeve. This is featured in the bands 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down Gently' film which showsthe chaps enjoying a game! One of only a handful manufactured with most going as competition prizes - a real gem

10,000 MANIACS Like The Weather Rare 1987 UK promotional-only golfing umbrella issued to promote the single release. This striking umbrella has alternate yellow and white panels which feature a black artist/title logo; with a straight wooden handle, it is 40" in length [from the handle to the tip]. This stunning promo item looks like it has never been used

UFO No Heavy Petting Rare original 1976 Japanese 9-track green Chrysalis label LP manufactured by King Record Co. LTD, back pasted picture sleeve with lyric insert and 'British Rock Invasion' obi-strip.

Rare Bruce Springsteen Arrivals!

Bruce Springsteen is arguably one of the greatest songwriters of our generation, and has has put out consistently brilliant albums ever since his 1973 debut Greetings From Asbury Park N.J. Springsteens music touches the heart of people from all walks of life, and there is not better way to enjoy classic albums such as Born In The USA and The River up to more recent releases Working On a Dream and Magic than on vinyl.

We recently picked up a great collection of items from Bruce Springsteens catalogue, from sealed copies of the 80's albums that shot him to worldwide acclaim, to some of the more sober solo offerings from the 90's.

Below are just a few of the highlights.

Devils & Dust - Rare 2005 US limited edition 12-track double vinyl LP set produced by Brendan O'Brien, includes 'Devils & Dust', 'All I'm Thinkin' About' and 'The Hitter', picture sleeve plus printed inner bag - still sealed in stickered shrinkwrap. A more somber and stripped back affair with just Bruce and an acoustic guitar. A darkly beautiful album that is getting harder and harder to come across on vinyl, let alone sealed!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Live In New York City - Rare 2001 US 19-track triple vinyl LP including two brand new songs - Land Of Hope And Dreams & American Skin 41 Shots; also contains six additional performances - Lost In The Flood, BornIn The USA, Don't Look Back, Jungleland, Ramrod & If I Should Fall Behind. Housed in a superb tri-fold picture sleeve which includes lyrics. This copy is still sealed in its original stickered shrinkwrap - therefore MINT and unplayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Darkness On The Edge Of Town - Rare 1978 US promotional only 10-track PICTURE DISC LP, die-cut picture sleeve complete with custom lyric insert. This renowned collectable is still factory sealed from new and thusremains MINT and unplayed three decades after it was released!! A landmark in Bruce's catalogue, and an album beloved by fans across the world. Do not miss out on the chance to own one of the hardest to find Springsteen picture discs out there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Born In The U.S.A. - 1984 US 12-track vinyl LP, picture sleeve.  This copy has remained factory sealed from new and is therefore still MINT and unplayed after all these years. An iconic, and timeless album, From the Title track, through to the anthemic No Surrender, and pop sensibilities of Dancing In The Dark this is the defining Springsteen album that no collection is complete without. Now you can get a Sealed copy and enjoy it like you were buying it on a glorious Summers day in June '84

 

 

 

 

These are just a small selection of some of the great Bruce Springsteen items we have on offer. just head to our Collectors Store to see more of the latest arrivals!

Wednesday's Top Three including Toyah, Duran Duran & Weather Report

TOYAH Sheep Farming In Barnet Rare 1979 UK AUTOGRAPHED Safari 11-track vinyl LP, glossy picture sleeve. The vinyl and sleeve remain in excellent condition, plus the front of the sleeve has been signed and dedicated 'To Harry Love Toyah' in gold marker pen 1C064

DURAN DURAN Nite Romantics 1981 Japanese 4-track 12" vinyl EP, featuring the Night Versions of Planet Earth & Girls On Film, plus Khanada & a version of David Bowie's Fame, unique picture sleeve complete with Japanese text biography/lyric insert & obi-strip EMS-41005

WEATHER REPORT 8:30 Classic 1979 Japanese 13-track live double vinyl LP including its Japanese insert, gatefold pasted picture sleeve with obi-strip variant. Possibly the definitive Weather Report album! 40AP1640~41

Monday's Top Three Queensryche, Roy Harper & Swans

 QUEENSRYCHE Operation: Mindcrime (1988 UK 15-track LP, the third studio album by the American progressive heavy metal band. This is a concept album and a rock opera, its story follows a recovering drug addict who becomes disillusioned with society and becomes involved with a revolutionary group as an assassin of political leaders. Glossy picture sleeve with illustrated lyric inner.

ROY HARPER & JIMMY PAGE Whatever Happened To Jugula? (1985 UK 8-track vinyl LP, fantastic collaboration of the two innovators of rock music, also featuring Tony Franklin [humorously listed as performing 'Electric bass, numerous oustanding visits to the mirror, and well worth listening to'], son Nick Harper, Ronnie Brambles, Steve Broughton & Preston Heyman sharing drumming duties and with Keyboards & engineering by Nik Green ['Horrific facial contortions, a few cans of Special Brew, even more Home Brew, & even more residue - and a keyboard genius'], complete with original glossy photo/lyric inner and the very rare 4½" square crackback sticker of the album artwork, which is printed to resemble the template of an unfolded Rizla [a famous brand of cigarette rolling papers in the UK] packet.

SWANS The Burning World (1989 Japanese issue 10-track promo sample CD, issued to radio stations and reviewers ahead of the actual release date, including The River That Runs With Love Won't Run Dry & God Damn The Sun. Manufactured in the US and exported to Japan, comes with a fold-out picture sleeve with Japanese fold-out insert, obi-strip which is attached to the case which has a promo sticker on the reverse 22P2-3025)

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Friday's Top Three Including Echo & The Bunnymen, The Who, Metallica

 ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN Autographed Publicity Photograph (Rare FULLY AUTOGRAPHED UK London 10" x 8" black & white promotional-only publicity photograph featuring the three band members. The photograph has been signed by Ian McCulloch, WillSergeant & Les Pattinson in black marker pen)

THE WHO Athena (Mispressed 1982 UK limited edition 3-track vinyl 12" Picture Disc, featuring a full colour photograph of the band playing live on the A-side with the classic '60s 'Maximum R&B' logo on the reverse. Also includingWon't Get Fooled Again, this copy plays 'Why Did I Fall For That' instead of A Man Is A Man which is listed! WHOPX6)

METALLICA Fade To Black (Rare 1984 US promotional only Black Vinyl 12" which plays the same track on both sides, die-cut Elektra company sleeve with a custom red & black 'The Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report' sticker on the front. The sleeve has only a few light storage creases but the sticker has not been affected, the vinyl is in 'near as new' condition showing very little, if any signs of being played with clean labels without any spindle marks. Although not as rare as the lime green vinyl issue this is still a very sought after item, with this in outstanding condition ED5044)