Vinyl Exam

Of course you guys are all familiar with Sleeve Facing but The Guardian published a story this week that goes as far as saying that sleeve facing is poised to save vinyl

Some interesting history here, and some links to an upcoming book

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OddioOverplay has a great peek at some album art galleries. Those were the days, yeah?

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CNET writer Matt Rossoff reports that you can pick up the latest REM on vinyl. The trick here is that the album is cut at 45 RPM, rather than 33 1/3 RPM.

Very cool indeed.

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DianzHongWang reports that the Charlatans (yes, those charlatans) have released their new album, “You Cross my Path,” on vinyl. You can download the album ahead of time at the sites listed in the story, or order vinyl. 

This brings up something interesting.  I wonder if i can order new vinyl releases using my amazon prime account? Now THAT would be groovy.

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The radio kitchen has released rips of an old vinyl that are aimed square at radio dorks. Yes, i will admin that I am one of said dorks. This album is crammed with information on shortwave listening and actual captures from old school short wave programs. 

Warning. This is for serious vinyl and radio dorks only.

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I Supply the Country With Butter has uploaded Troy Tate’s “Ticket to the Dark.” Those of you post punk fans will remember Troy from Teardrop Explodes and as a former Smiths producer.

Have fun with this one..

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The Boston Herald had a great article this morning outlining how the comeback of vinyl is opening new markets for turntable designers and manufacturers. Very interesting, but i STILL prefer my vintage turntables. 

One of the questions it raises is… once i get vinyl, how do i get it on my ipod? Well, I will leave that as an exercise for the class. Suffice it to say that while they may be shady, there are millions of ways to do it.

Of note, most all current vinyl releases include access to hifi audio rips. A much better option than doing it yourself.

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Beatles Hard Die’s Site has an incredibly detailed expose on this album. This is a link well worth looking at, as it has some downloads and in depth material.  I will be spending the afternoon here, I think.

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The Detroit Free press ran a story this morning about Al Campbell, who for the past 25 years, has run a record and memorabilia sale five times a years.

the sale is coming up again on the weekend of the 18th.

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dj spyder has a story on The Record Album in Brighton, where Geroge Ginn has been selling vinyl (successfully!) since 1948. Makes me want to take  a few days off and head to Brighton.

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