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‘A Boy from Tupelo’ spotlights Elvis Presley’s early work

April 25, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Just 19 master tracks survive from Elvis Presley’s Sun Studio days in 1954 and 1955. But that’s enough to fill a CD and more than enough to secure his legend. ►

‘Office,’ Grass Roots’ alum Bratton to release three-volume album on vinyl

April 15, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Singer-songwriter, actor and comic Creed Bratton, currently best-known for the quirky former ’60s rock-star character he portrays on the NBC TV series “The Office,” is releasing a new album/audio-biography on vinyl. ►

Moody Blues to release career-spanning box set

April 10, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Due out June 4, 2013, the 17-disc “Timeless Flight” set will include digitally remastered CDs, DVDs of rare TV performances, audio discs and a collector’s book. ►

Glitter sneaks out of the craft store and into the record bins

April 3, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Alexandra Starlight wanted to put her latest record out on vinyl, but she wanted it to stand out. With the help of rainbow glitter, it’s safe to say she succeeded. ►

Record Store Day unveils 2013 official poster, ambassador

February 27, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Only 5,000 copies will be made of the 24-by-36-inch poster, which is printed on heavy paper and will be gratis at fully participating record stores in the U.S. ►

Limited-edition Beatles prints channel ‘Yellow Submarine’ art

February 11, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

John, Paul, George and Ringo are together again in a limited-edition, screen-printed collection based on the animation art from The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” ►

Backstage Auctions serves up bargains with Clearance Auction

February 5, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Mom’s rules dictate that you have to clear out the old to make room for the new. Well, lucky for you, Backstage Auctions is following mom’s advice. ►

Rock and roll memorabilia heads to auction starting Jan. 22

January 16, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Mindbenders Chocolate Watch Band concert poster

Featured lots include a Les Paul-signed Epiphone guitar, vintage concert T-shirts, RIAA gold and platinum record awards and Jerry Garcia-signed art prints. ►

Beatles memorabilia dominates Bonhams entertainment auction

January 2, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

George Harrison’s black leather jacket, worn on stage during numerous early 1960s Beatles appearances, earned top lot honors at Bonhams Entertainment auction. ►

Jimi Hendrix-worn vest brings $30,000 at auction

January 2, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

The gypsy-style vest worn by iconic guitarist Jimi Hendrix sold for $30,000 to lead Heritage Auctions’ Entertainment and Music Memorabilia Signature Auction. ►