Black Keys - Brothers Deluxe Vinyl Give-away!

You read correct! I'm giving away a brand new, unopened, out of print, numbered limited edition super deluxe vinyl edition of The Black Keys' Brothers LP - Pressed on two 180 gram heavy-weight discs and cut at 45 RPM for an extreme audiophile experience. The set includes a bonus 10" disc of six previously unreleased performances recorded live in the studio, the complete album on CD, as well as a GIANT limited edition poster.

If you've been following this blog for a little while, you probably remember this post about my other blog, Vinyl Hounds. Well, I just launched facebook and twitter pages for that blog and to jump start traffic, I've decided to do this give-away.

Follow any of the links above to get in on the action and check out the "Next Girl" video on the turntable videos page for a taste of what you'd be getting. Thanks for your support and rember to keep the vinyl spinning!

Check Out The New Turntable Videos Page!

Some of you may already be familiar with my YouTube channel where I post video of my vinyl spinning. I use it as a tool to assist bidders who are interested in the records I list on eBay, just as a way to actually hear the record prior to bidding (it's always nice to know what the record sounds like to help determine its value). Well, YouTube is constantly blocking my videos as most of them are breaking some asinine, counterproductive copyright laws, which is another story altogether.

So, ANYWAY, I discovered a way to work around the annoying copyright issues that exist on YouTube and, for the fun of it, I decided to post the videos here for your uncensored viewing!

Occasionally, when I spin some old record I haven't listened to in a while, I'll come across a song that begs to be heard by the masses (well, at least the lovely folks that stumble across these pages, anyway). So, I thought I'd share.

Check it out when you get a chance. And, if you're familiar with my record collection, feel free to contact me with a request. Also, If you're experiencing problems with the media player, please let me know. I've played around with several and feel the osmf flash player is the most browser friendly and least cumbersome. And it's super easy for me to create the embed code!

Vinyl Hounds Blog Now Up!

Yes, it may seem that I have been pretty inactive here over the last couple of weeks. Where's all that vinyl you're supposedly pushing, you might ask. No new auctions, no new posts, no new nothing!

Well, I'll have you know, I have been plugging away at a new blog that I've been wanting to start for a while now. Consider it a companion site to Pushing Vinyl. Where PV is focused on my LP collection, selling it or listing it on eBay, Vinyl Hounds will be all about your LP collection - helping you build it by keeping you informed.

As the name implies, I'll be sniffing out all sorts of vinyl deals and any other tastey treats. I've been at this record collecting thing for such a long time, I've really become quite good at it - knowing when pre-orders become available, where to find limited releases BEFORE they sell out, how to get awesome records at rock-bottom prices, and so much more.

The new blog title is plural because I see Vinyl Hounds as being a collective. I'm a hound, you're a hound, he's a hound, she's a hound - we're all hounds trying to find the same thing; the music we love on VINYL! So, I want to help you get the deals, the tips, the tricks, the whatever as quickly and easily as possible.... so you don't end up on eBay paying 10X the original retail price for a long out of print record. Unless it's one of mine... then it's worth every penny!

The blog will also be a work in progress, with the intention of adding different elements along the way - maybe a message board for buying, selling, and trading your records... perhaps a page devoted to subscriber record collecting stories. I'm always interested in hearing how other people got started collecting or what cool records they found for a dollar! Who knows, I'll see how it goes.

I also know we all have different tastes in music but, if you've seen my collection, you know there isn't much I don't like. So, I'll try to keep the genres pretty diverse and not cater to any one particular style. Although, I will say, you will probably find more indie rock tidbits here than anything else.

That's about it. I'd appreciate it if you go and check it out. Please feel free to leave any comments or suggestions, I'm always open to new ideas.

 

http://www.vinylhounds.blogspot.com/

Avett Brothers to Produce New G. Love LP

I was already a big fan of G. Love - though it's been a while since he recorded something that had the same affect on me as his earlier albums - but hearing that the Avett Brothers will be producing his next album made me giddy with anticipation. 

The Avetts, it turns out, are big fans, too. And having a great appreciation for the modernized "back porch" style of blues played by G. Love (even going as far as saying it was what inspired them to stay true to their musical heritage) and both artists performing in June at moe.’s annual Summer Camp, they quickly bonded.

The recording session, which took place at Echo Mountain Recording Studio in Asheville, NC, came to an end last week and word is the session was powerful, simple and honest. G.Love’s album is scheduled to be released in Spring of 2011.

Below is a jam session on the Avett's tour bus between the artists as recorded by the Avett's bass player, Joe Kwon.

The Fall - The Avett Brothers feat. G. Love from Joseph Kwon on Vimeo.

Schroeder's Cool

Taking A Break!

With this last round of auctions now over, I've decided to take a little time away from rekkids. You know what they say; all work and no play makes me really cranky. Do not fret, however! I'll be back in October with a fresh batch of the stuff you live for - flat, shiny vinyl. In the meantime, I'll be...

Yeah, right!



Maybe 20 years ago!



Getting closer.

This is more like it!

How Cool Is This!?!

Currently up for auction on eBay, listed by a seller in Austria somewhere, is this very cool, very vintage 1960's portable UFO record player by Philips. How awesome would it be to break this bad boy out next time you show up at your favorite hang out? Unfortunately, it's not currently in my budget but maybe one of you might be interested. It's already at $100 USD and still six days remaining. Check it here:

Red PHILIPS 22GF303 UFO Portable Record Player

Eddie Vedder - Into the Wild (OST)

No, I don't have a copy! But this hard to find LP, that usually goes for more than $200 when it shows up on eBay, will be reissued later this month and is now available for pre-order at Aural Exploits. 180g Vinyl with 24-page booklet. Check it below...

Eddie Vedder - Into the Wild OST

Rolling Stone Names Their Top 25 Record Stores

Did your favorite store make the list? Check it out below...

Top 25 Record Stores

The Reissues Are Coming! The Reissues Are Coming!

Tired of wishing you can afford an eels record? Well, it's time for an eels party, kids! Word on the street is, at least, three of his long-out-of-print vinyl releases will be reissued later this year by Original Recordings Group. These guys have been around since 2006 and have reissued many other classic recordings on beautiful, shiny, 180 gram vinyl. It lools like E's work will get the same, very necessary, treatment! Check the link below if you don't believe me!

Original Recordings Group

Top 10 Myths about Vinyl Records

I'm taking a break from the eBay listings for a sec to bring you something I thought was very interesting (and you might, too if you dig the vinyl). It's a really cool list from the folks at Record Pressing. They recently posted a blog called “Top 10 Vinyl Myths”. They're listed below but I encourage you to read all the details on their blog. Click the link below to see their explanations.

Top 10 Vinyl Myths

MYTH # 10 – Only old music sells on vinyl
MYTH # 9 – Vinyl is dead
MYTH # 8 – New vinyl manufacturing equipment is currently being manufactured
MYTH # 7 – 7″ vinyl cut at 33rpm sounds as good as 12″ vinyl cut at 33rpm
MYTH # 6 – 7″ vinyl always comes with a big spindle hole
MYTH # 5 – Gold records are made of gold
MYTH # 4 – You can NOT play a lacquer master on a record player
MYTH # 3 – Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) sounds better than lacquer mastering
MYTH # 2 – Record labels are glued on
MYTH # 1 – You can cut deeper grooves in a 180 gram record than in a thinner record