Tag Archives: vinyl

Record Store Day spices up Black Friday for music collectors

November 20, 2012 | princep | 0

As Record Store Day continues to gain traction as a growing phenomenon among collectors and vinyl enthusiasts, the buzz now travels over to Black Friday. ►

30 years of Metal Blade Records, and counting

October 11, 2012 | princep | 0

Throughout the year, Metal Blade Records has been celebrating its 30th anniversary. Here is an interview with Brian Slagel, owner/founder of the heavy metal label. ►

Tull’s Ian Anderson announces ‘Thick As A Brick’ sequel, tour

June 20, 2012 | ebradley | 2

For the 40th anniversary of Jethro Tull’s ‘Thick As A Brick’ album, vocalist and flutist Ian Anderson has conceived an ambitious sequel and StCleve.com, a reimagining of the original album cover. The fate of character Gerald Bostock is now in the hands of The Ian Anderson Band, now on a worldwide tour. ►

Rare Hank Mobley hard bop and soul jazz records bring nearly $4,000 each

June 20, 2012 | ebradley | 0

We’ve turned our Market Watch countdown all the way up to 11 — but for a good cause. We’ve got Hank Mobley two-fer, and we wanted to give another artist a chance to shine in the spotlight, too. What else made the cut? ►

Backstage Auctions rolls out a different type of auction

August 30, 2011 | princep | 0

The “Summer Classic” auction will be unique for an auction house that handles consignments from only those in the music industry. This upcoming auction is from a private collection. ►

Market Watch: Eclectic taste rules online vinyl market again

August 17, 2011 | princep | 0

From rare Leaf Hound vinyl to a LP set of Bach, it’s a diverse grouping in our latest Market Watch ►

Speaking to doo-wop royalty

August 9, 2011 | princep | 0

Rich Rosen is known as “The King of Doo-wop.” The nickname’s not surprising for a man who has spent a lifetime searching for doo-wop’s rarest records. ►

Our Readers: Wally Farkas of Houston

August 8, 2011 | princep | 0

This Goldmine reader claims he was obsessed with music before he could walk or talk. ►

Get a closer look at the Fab Four on Parlophone

August 2, 2011 | princep | 1

“Beatles For Sale on Parlophone,” marks the first time author Bruce Spizer looks at The Beatles’ U.K. recording history. ►

Rock ‘n’ roll 78s are a hot, but sometimes overlooked, commodity

July 27, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 4

Before there were 45 RPM records, there were 78s. These records are incredible fragile, but if you can find a rock and roll 78 in one piece, you’ve found a great treasure. ►