Rare & Vintage Vinyl Records

The Weekly Top 3 affordable vinyl rarities including Slade, The Four Tops, David Bowie and more

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 10:01:05 +0100

The Weekly Top 3 affordable vinyl rarities including Slade, The Four Tops, David Bowie and more

Here at eil.com we realise not everyone’s pockets are so deep they can stump up the readies for that uber-collectable slab of vinyl, CD boxset, vintage memorabilia etc. With that in mind, we’ve put together this new weekly ‘Top 3’ of some of the more affordable collectables that pass through our doors each week, and no item will be more than £50. Check out more bargains in our store now.

Slade –…

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Australia’s Parkway Drive unleash grief-stricken, arena-ready sixth album

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:38:42 +0100

Australia’s Parkway Drive unleash grief-stricken, arena-ready sixth album

By Phil Ashdown
Building on the success and praise for 2015’s Ire album Byron Bay’s Parkway Drive broaden their horizons in style, surely setting them up to fill arenas around the globe in the months and years to come.

Starting with a gloomy spoken-word intro, opener Wishing Wells comes alive with a huge riff and frontman Winston McCall takes over with his guttural roar of “Until I’m Done”. His…

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Dick's Picks: The Zombies cult classic, Odyssey and Oracle

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 15:04:54 +0100

Dick’s Picks: The Zombies cult classic, Odyssey and Oracle

Overlooked upon its original release, but now regarded as one of the finest English pop/psych albums of the era, Odyssey and Oracle by The Zombies is true cult classic. Earlier this year it celebrated its 50th anniversary, and in 2018 it still leagues above anything else from that time and has aged perfectly.

Recorded at Abbey Road and Olympic Studios between June and November 1967, by the time…

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Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul dies

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:48:22 +0100

Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul has died, it was confirmed over the weekend. He was 54.

A statement on the band’s Facebook page reads: “Vincent Paul Abbott, aka Vinnie Paul, has passed away. Paul is best known for his work as the drummer in the bands Pantera and Hellyeah. No further details are available at this time. The family requests you please respect their privacy during this time”.

Paul formed…

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JAZZ Vinyl & CDs at eil.com this week includes Keith Tippett, Tony Williams, Trudy Pitts and more

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:01:23 +0100

JAZZ Vinyl & CDs at eil.com this week includes Keith Tippett, Tony Williams, Trudy Pitts and more

Ain’t nothing but a jazz thing here at eil.com this week with a vast array of top jazz rare vinyl and CDs coming through the doors, here’s a few to whet your jazz whistle, see them all in our Jazz collectors store.

Keith Tippett & Stan Tracey TNT: 1976 UK 6-track LP, recorded live in London on 21/12/74 & released on Stan’s own Steam label, front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl are…

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THE WHO Join Together. 1972 US promotional wide centred vinyl...

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 19:14:42 +0100

THE WHO Join Together. 1972 US promotional wide centred vinyl 7" for the single release, with custom yellow Decca labels & ‘Not For Sale’ print, also including Baby Don’t Do It, within the Decca die-cut paper sleeve. This example has a 'Bedno-Wright Associates’ (a Chicago record promotion company) sticker on one label, and the vinyl remains Excellent with minimal sign of play.

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From Mod Culture. A Kaleidoscope Of Sounds: Psych & Freakbeat Masterpieces vinyl box set Seems...

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 16:57:56 +0100

From Mod Culture.

A Kaleidoscope Of Sounds: Psych & Freakbeat Masterpieces vinyl box set

Seems to be the season of the box set. Next on the upcoming list is A Kaleidoscope Of Sounds: Psych & Freakbeat Masterpieces, which is actually a vinyl box set.

This is a 7 x 7-inch box set compiled by Phil Smee and containing what is described as ‘some of the rarest and most valuable Psychedelic &…

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CARAVAN If I Could Do It All Over Again I’d Do It All Over...

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 14:06:12 +0100

CARAVAN If I Could Do It All Over Again I’d Do It All Over You. Rare 1976 Japanese white label promo sample second issue of the 1970 8-track vinyl LP. The picture sleeve comes the double-sided insert containing profiles of the band members & lyrics plus the ‘Rock’ series obi-strip. Despite some foxing and creasing evident to the back of the obi, the sleeve appears in otherwise excellent condition whilst the vinyl appears in fantastic 'as new’ condition.

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Man Overboard, Title Fight, Refused and more alternative rock rarities in stock now

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 10:00:27 +0100

Man Overboard, Title Fight, Refused and more alternative rock rarities in stock now

Alternative rock is a pretty broad term to use, but it seems more all-encompassing than using hardcore or post-hardcore when describing some of our latest arrivals here. We certainly wouldn’t want to give them the dreaded ’emo’ tag, that’s for sure.

After an influx of rare and collectable alternative rock, spanning ’90s classics right through to the current wave of artists doing the rounds, here…

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Rare and collectable music industry awards now in stock

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 05:23:05 +0100

Rare and collectable music industry awards now in stock

Musicians traditionally tend to write music for themselves. They use the fire burning inside them to spur creativity and write something that other can connect with, which for most is the only reward they need. Of course, it is always nice when the artist is recognised for their achievements from the industry they are part of.

This mostly comes in the form of being presented an award from the…

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JOURNEY Journey. 1979 Japanese promotional-only 10-track sampler...

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 23:55:53 +0100

JOURNEY Journey. 1979 Japanese promotional-only 10-track sampler LP with custom black on white labels, housed in a unique pasted picture sleeve with discography & album notes exclusively in Japanese on the back. Also includes a Japanese text press sheet including tour dates. The sleeve has some notable edgewear and foxing on the reverse, whilst the vinyl is in near mint condition.

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GEORGE HARRISON Got My Mind Set On You. Very scarce 1987...

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 19:26:36 +0100

GEORGE HARRISON Got My Mind Set On You. Very scarce 1987 Japanese only Warner-Pioneer 2-track 3" CD single, also includes Lay His Head, unique snap-pack picture sleeve with lyrics on reverse. This example remains still within the unopened resealable bag.

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DAVID BOWIE Heroes. Rare 1977 German solid centre 7" vinyl...

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:52:53 +0100

DAVID BOWIE Heroes. Rare 1977 German solid centre 7" vinyl single, also includes V-2 Schneider, with the scarce picture sleeve printed with the artwork on the front & back. The Sleeve displays just a little light wear or signs of age, whilst thevinyl remains very clean with only light signs of play. A really nice example and the first we have ever had.

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PAT BENATAR Invincible (Theme From The Legend Of Billie Jean)....

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 12:00:17 +0100

PAT BENATAR Invincible (Theme From The Legend Of Billie Jean). Rare 1985 Canadian solid centre promotional vinyl 7" for the single release, also including the instrumental version, the label is clearly printed ‘Promotional Copy Not For Sale’ in the centre, within a plain card sleeve. The B-Side label has some light sticker marks whilst the vinyl remains excellent with very little signs of play.

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IRON MAIDEN A Real LIVE One. Rare 1993 Japanese limited edition...

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 11:32:40 +0100

IRON MAIDEN A Real LIVE One. Rare 1993 Japanese limited edition 11-track Picture Disc CD, featuring tracks recorded live at various venues in Europe on the 1992 ‘Fear Of The Dark’ tour, picture sleeve with tour dates and credits, complete with bonus sticker, 18-page photograph booklet and fold-out lyric sheet, all housed inside a great 'Steve Harris’ Eddie picture card slipcase with the 'Hard Attack '93’ obi-strip. This example remains factory sealed from new.

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SEX PISTOLS with RONNIE BIGGS The Biggest Blow. Rare original...

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 11:30:16 +0100

SEX PISTOLS with RONNIE BIGGS The Biggest Blow. Rare original 1978 Japanese 2-track 12" vinyl single, also including Sid’s version of My Way, picture sleeve with the neon green band logo obi with lyrics in English. The packaging shows just a little minor foxing & the vinyl is Excellent with few signs of play.

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ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING Sing A Rude Song. 1970 UK 15-track...

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 11:24:35 +0100

ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING Sing A Rude Song. 1970 UK 15-track stereo LP featuring the original London cast of the musical about Marie Lloyd, starring Barbara Windsor, Maurice Gibb & Denis Quilley, with music by Ron Grainer, picture sleeve with vintage price sticker attached. The sleeve is still in open shrink with some light wear & the vinyl appears barely played.

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Led Zeppelin Plan Lavish, Remastered 'Song Remains the Same' Reissue

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:00:30 +0100

Led Zeppelin Plan Lavish, Remastered ‘Song Remains the Same’ Reissue

From Rolling Stone

Led Zeppelin will mark their 50th anniversary with a remastered reissue of the soundtrack to their concert film, The Song Remains the Same. The reissue, which comes in a variety of formats with various extras, will come out on September 7th; Led Zeppelin played their first-ever gig on September 7th, 1968 under the name the New Yardbirds.

Yoyoka Soma’s spot-on version of…

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THE WHO Pictures Of Lily. 1967 Scandinavian mono 7" vinyl...

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:57:14 +0100

THE WHO Pictures Of Lily. 1967 Scandinavian mono 7" vinyl single with an intact circular tri-centre, also including Doctor! Doctor!, with the original wrap-around picture sleeve featuring a red tinted image of the band performing on a televisionshow. The sleeve has some minor wear with a small split at the bottom, and the vinyl remains excellent with only a few light surface scuffs. Although not mint, this is still a nice example and the first we have ever seen.

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ENYA Evening Falls. Rare 1988 Japanese white title label DJ...

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 23:44:56 +0100

ENYA Evening Falls. Rare 1988 Japanese white title label DJ promotional vinyl 7" for the single, also including Orinoco Flow, with a unique promo-only black & white picture insert printed with both Japanese & English lyrics printed on the reverse. The insert has just a couple of light sticker marks on the front & track length written, otherwise remains excellent, whilst the vinyl shows very little signs of play.

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