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Pristine Vinyl Featured in 'Rock Gods and Metal Monsters' Auction

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:00:23 +0000

Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen and Kiss are just a few of the classic rock artists whose albums will be represented in Backstage Auctions’ ‘Rock Gods and Metal Monsters’ event being held April 21-29.

The Beatles 'Hey Jude' Vinyl Rarity Sells Big At Auction

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:00:11 +0000

Sixteen Beatles collectors bid on a ‘Hey Jude’ album that went up for auction on eBay last week. Ten days after its initial posting, the record, which started out at $9.99, landed the seller a grand total of $1,914.99.

Rare Turquoise-Sleeved Edition of Led Zeppelin's First Vinyl Album Earns Big Bucks at Auction

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:00:38 +0000

A rare version of Led Zeppelin’s self-titled vinyl release sold for approximately $1,890.00 earlier this month on eBay. Take note, this is not the same self-titled copy you have in your personal collection; this is the highly sought out, first pressing of the band’s original 1969 UK debut.

Metallica Celebrate Record Store Day with 'Beyond Magnetic' Vinyl Pressing

Jeff Giles — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:00:32 +0000

On April 21, independent record shops across the country will roll out the red carpet for customers with the annual parade of exclusive goodies known as Record Store Day. While it’s still too early to put together a list of the special releases fans can look forward to, we know at least one thing: Metallica will be going ‘Beyond Magnetic’ again.

Van Halen 'A Different Kind of Truth' Vinyl Announced

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

The year is starting off just right for Van Halen fans who have anxiously been awaiting any word on the forthcoming new album that has kept the Internet buzzing with rumors for the past several weeks.

And things just got even better for VH vinyl aficionados

The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' Tops 2011 List of Best-Selling Vinyl Albums

Shauna Wright — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Vinyl aficionados are a special breed. Some feel the medium is the only one that does justice to older recordings, while others enjoy listening to even newer music on actual records instead of more modern CDs or digital formats — and both groups are well-represented in the just-released list of 2011′s top-selling vinyl albums.

Bring It On Home – Rare Led Zepplin Vinyl Sells on eBay

Tommy B — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:08:57 +0000

Vinyl’s not dead. Indeed, it costs more than ever if you want the right disc. An early copy of Led Zeppelin’s first album, simply titled Led Zeppelin, has sold on eBay for £2,200 (approximately $3,500). This example of a first Led Zeppelin pressing is rare: it has a turquoise sleeve and a Superhype label credit. [...]

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Plan Live Vinyl LP and Benefit Concert

Jeff Giles — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:36 +0000

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have been relatively quiet since releasing ‘Mojo’ last year, but they’ll break their silence in honor of Record Store Day’s Black Friday on November 25.

Petty and the band are planning to release a live vinyl LP to mark the occasion, offering fans a chance to hear new versions of classic tracks, cuts from ‘Mojo,’ and a concert performance of the rare B-side ‘Sweet William.’