Saturday, 30 September 2017

Album 164. Superfly OST- Curtis Mayfield


Released 1972, this is an reissues from 1988
Classic soundtrack from Mayfield, stands up in its on right independent from the film
Purchased from Select A Disc- Nottingham
Curtom Records

Album 163. Inner City Beat- Various


Released 2014
Compilation album of spy/crime thrillers from the 1960s and 70s
Double album, gatefold sleeve.
Comes with a bonus graphic novel
The highlight is High Diplomacy by The International Studio Orchestra. Toe-tapping stuff!
Soul Jazz Records


Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Album 162. Selected Ambient Works 85-92- Aphex Twin

 

Released 1992
Debut album from Aphex Twin
This is now 25 years old, but strangely it doesn't feel dated. I could have been released in 2017.
R&S Records

Album 161. Aggrovating The Rhythm at Channel One- The Aggrovators


Released 2017
Not sure they are rare dubs or not, I just know its a brilliant compilation
Jamaican Recordings


Album 160- The Best of OMD- Orchestral Manoeuvers In The Dark


Released 1988
This pretty much has all you want from OMD
All wrapped up in an 1980s black and white moody cover
Virgin Records

Sunday, 24 September 2017

Album 159. The Soft Parade- The Doors


Released 1969, this is a reissue from 1976
Gatefold sleeve
It's a bit of a patchy album, but what I like is the simplicity of the cover design, with the band posed below the clear type on a deep blue background
Elektra/ Asylum Records



Album 158. For Beginner Piano- Plone


Released 1999
Debut from Birmingham based band
I only found this out today that Plone is also a type of free open source content management system,which name was taken/inspired by the band. Weird.
Warp Records

Album 157. The House of Love- The House of Love


Released 1990
Confusingly the first two albums by The House of Love have the same name. This album is also known as 'The Butterfly Album'
I think this was a Swordfish Records purchase
Fontana Records


Album 156. Jaguar- The Sweetest Ache


Released 1991
One of my favorite Sarah bands, this is there only album.
They also released a series of great 7" singles which need to be complied into a collection
Sarah Records
Sarah 608

Album 155. Let It Bleed- Rolling Stones


Released 1969
This version came with a poster but its long gone.
Purchased from Second City Sounds
Decca Records

Friday, 22 September 2017

Album 154. Voodooism- Lee Perry


Released 1996
Great compilation of Lee Perry hard to find productions from the 1970s
Pressure Sounds



Album 153. Blow Up Presents Excusive Blend Volume 1- Various


Released 1996
Compilation of rare 1960s library music
Introduced composers such as Alan Hawkshaw and Keith Mansfield to a new generation
Purchased from Way Ahead Records Derby
Blow Up Records

Album 152. Spectrum- Sonic Boom

 

Released 1990
Debut album from Sonic Boom 'Pete Kember' once of Spacemen3
The cover and inside cover feature two plastic discs that can be turned to produce a psychedelic effect
Purchased from Plastic Factory Records, Birmingham
Silvertone Records

Album 151. Domo Arigato v2.0 Live In Japan- The Durutti Column


Released 1985 this is a reissue from 2017
Expanded edition, of a live concert from 1985
Comes with bonus 7" Single
Gatefold sleeve, with nice sleeve notes and photography
Factory Benelux

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Album 150. Odelay- Beck


Released 1996
This version comes  in 180g vinyl
A real mash up of hip-hop, country, soul, pop and funk. Its hard to believe it was released 21 year ago
Just found out the dog on the cover is a Komondor
Bong Load Custom Records


Monday, 11 September 2017

Album 149. Odessey and Oracle- The Zombies


Released 1968, this is a reissue from 1998
Second and last album, from The Zombies , following it's release the band split!
Big Beat Records

Album 148. Dissolver- Younghusband


Released 2015
Stand out second album from Younghusband
For fans of neo-psych/shoegaze
Purchase at a gig supporting H Hawkline
ATP


Sunday, 10 September 2017

Album 147. 1968 Esquivel!!- Esquivel


Released 1968
Arranged and composed by Juan Garcia Esquivel
A mixture of lounge, Latin and jazz
Charity shop purchase for 50p
RCA Victor

Album 146. Substance- New Order


Released 1987
Double album
A compilation of 12" singles recorded from 1981-1987
Peter Saville sleeve design
Factory Records
FACT 200


Album 145. Every Country's Sun- Mogwai


Released 2017
The latest and ninth studio album from Mogwai
Double album with Gatefold sleeve
This is an indie stores version and comes in clear vinyl
Rock Action

Thursday, 7 September 2017

Album 144. Africa Must Be Free By 1983 Dub- Augustus Pablo


Released 1979, this is a reissue from 2017
Part of Green Sleeves 40th Anniversary
Green Sleeves

Album 143. Greatest Hits- Simon and Garfunkel


Released 1972
A mix of live and studio recordings
I love the cover for this, Simon with his trimmed moustache and Garfunkel with his new strippy t-shirt out for a walk in the sunshine. The best of buddies,
CBS

Monday, 4 September 2017

Album 142. Talking Book- Stevie Wonder



Released 1972, this is a re-issue from 1984
Gatefold sleeve with lyrics on the back
Stevie starts his peak classic phase
Tamla Motown


Sunday, 3 September 2017

Album 141- Introducing- Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66


Released 1969
Bossa Nova to cheer you up on a wet Wednesday
Charity shop purchase
A&M Records

Album 140. Kick Out The Jams- MC5


Released 1969, this is a re-issue from 1979
Debut album recorded live in 1968
Spacemen 3/ Primal Scream inspired purchase
Elektra Records

Album 139. Nine Deadly Venoms- Depth Charge


Released 1994
Double vinyl.
Collection  of 12" singles.
Sample heavy LP gathered from Kung Fu, Horror and Western movies
Vinyl Solution

Album 138. Recorded In State LP- Scott 4


Released 1998
Beck inspired Country/ Beats/Hip-Hip
This version comes with a nice plastic printed sleeve
Satellite Records