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From Animals to Zombies, British Invasion bands yielded picture sleeves aplenty

March 3, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Dave Clark Five Everybody Knows Picture Sleeve

If you were a British musical act trying to make it in America, you didn’t have a prayer until The Beatles broke. Here are some of the memorable picture sleeves of the eras. ►

DVD review of ‘Strange Fruit: The Beatles’ Apple Records’

February 28, 2013 | Goldmine Staff | 0

This documentary on the rise and fall of The Beatles’ Apple Records label is basically an informative view of the period from 1968 to 1975. ►

Book review of Spencer Leigh’s ‘The Beatles in Liverpool’

February 19, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

The Beatles in Liverpool by Spencer Leigh

This book is similar in style and design to Leigh’s “The Beatles In Hamburg,” like a scrapbook filled with anecdotes and photos about The Beatles’ early years. ►

Soundtrack, Blu-ray review of The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’

February 12, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

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The Beatles’ sole animated film, “Yellow Submarine,” was out of print for a long time, until it recently was reissued in new packaging and on Blu-ray. ►

Lulu is poised to take Manhattan

February 11, 2013 | Chris Junior | 0

On Feb. 16, the “To Sir With Love” singer will perform her first New York concert. ►

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. ►

Online auctions yield Apple rarity, picture record and test pressing

January 22, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Shep Fields Waitin' For The Train To come In Vogue R715 Picture Disc

It’s been more than 40 years since The Beatles broke up, but the Fab Four still have plenty of pull with collectors. ►

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. ►

Brian Epstein’s legacy goes well beyond The Beatles

December 19, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

From Cilla Black to Gerry and The Pacemakers to Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas, Epstein’s NEMS musical empire stretched far and wide through Merseyside. ►

Album review of ‘The Beatles With Tony Sheridan First Recordings’

December 11, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

The Beatles First Recordings Beatles With Tony Sheridan

The historic importance of these recordings is undisputed, as a single of The Beatles backing Tony Sheridan on “My Bonnie” and “The Saints” drew Brian Epstein’s notice. ►