Mar 11, 2016

New Arrivals

In addition to the amazing new BONNEVILLES record on ALIVE that we announced yesterday, we got a bunch of other new items in for you guys, including the new BEATFREAK CD, some stylish color vinyl record store day singles, some 60s psych reissues, and some warehouse finds.

The reviews are coming in for the BONNEVILLES, BIG TAKEOVER, NO DEPRESSION, POP MATTERS, and CLASSIC ROCK are loving it! You will too. Get the silver starburst/splatter vinyl while it lasts.

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Suzy Shaw, Ryan, Josh, and the dogs, Cleo and Lola

NEW ARRIVALS

SONGS THE BONZO DOG BAND TAUGHT US - VA A Pre History of the Bonzos-Label:FLASHBACK (UK) Irreverent and anarchic, the Bonzo Dog Band were one of Britain's best-loved 1960s groups. But their eccentric brand of musical humor was not without precedent; they drew much inspiration from so-called "novelty foxtrot" records of the 1930s, which they lovingly learned from 78rpm discs. This compilation presents the original recordings of all such songs that they recorded and performed live. Painstakingly remastered, it comes with detailed notes, rare images, and an introduction from the great "Legs" Larry Smith, core Bonzo Dog Band member. Includes tracks by Leslie Sarony, The BBC Dance Orchestra, The Savoy Havana Band, Jack Hylton & His Orchestra, Percival Mackey & His Band, The Rhythmic Troubadours, Hal Swain & His Band, Albert Whelan, Jack Hylton's Jazz Band, Whispering Jack Smith, Noël Coward, Bebe Daniels & Ben Lyon, Jack Payne & His Dance Orchestra, Jay Wilbur & His Band, Billy Cotton & His Band, The Continental Five, Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers, Ray Starita & His Ambassadors, Jay Whidden & His Band, Roy Leslie, Jack Hodges the Raspberry King, and Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians. COMP CD $17 SKU:17419

DEEP PURPLE / Type O Negative- HIGHWAY STAR RSD RELEASE 2013-Label:WARNER BROS/ROADRUNNER Single, Limited Edition, Clear with Purple Center 45 RPM $30 SKU:17410

BEATFREAK - VA Vol 1 Rare and Obscure British Beat 1964-1968-Label:PARTICLES From the minds behind the Piccadilly Sunshine, Mixed Up Minds, Upside Down, and Electric Sound Show series, Beatfreak! is a journey through the glorious cultural dustbin where beat pop meets paisley rhythm and blues. Prestigious guests include London heavies The Habits; the busker of Baker Street, Gerry Rafferty; a pre-Fleur de Lys Pete Sears and Tago Byers; and a forgotten Bee Gee. A intoxicating marriage of fuzz and flute delivered with disgraceful adolescent abandon -- beware, it's not pretty. Professionally remastered original sound recordings. Includes 20-page full-color booklet with comprehensive background liners and rare archival color photos. Includes rare and obscure tracks by Fingers Lee and the Upperhand, Sons of Fred, The Habits, The Deejays, Ian & the Zodiacs, Casey Jones and the Governors, Roger Young, The Moquettes, The Hinge, The Chasers, The Jensens, Fifth Column, Thursday's Child, Red Squares, The Carpetbaggers, Hedgehoppers Anonymous, Alex Harvey, Trev Gordon, and Greg Hunter CD $17 SKU:17418

CHILDREN - Rebirth- 60s Texas Psych -Label:OUT-SIDER (Spain) Includes insert with detailed liner notes and photos. The Children were a great psychedelic band from San Antonio, TX, who released only one classic album on Cinema in 1968 (picked up by Atco later that year). Starting out as The Stoics in 1966, they later evolved into The Mind's Eye, then their final incarnation as The Children with the beautiful female vocals of Cassell Webb. Ex-Monkee Davy Jones took them under his wing in 1967, promoting them on the LA Sunset Strip club scene. Rebirth combines soft psych and baroque pop with fuzzed-out psychedelia. Produced by Lelan Rogers (13th Floor Elevators, The Golden Dawn, etc.). Original gatefold artwork faithful to the beautiful original release on Cinema. Newly remastered sound. LP $28 SKU:17404

STUD- ST (Private 1975 hard rock ultra-rarity from Texas)-Label:OUT-SIDER (Spain) LP version. Private hard rock ultra-rarity from Texas exhumed for the first time. With only 200 copies released in 1975, the Stud album has become a holy grail for collectors. A mystery for many years (all the band members used pseudonyms on the album credits), the band seemed impossible to track down... until now. Formed in 1974 in Houston, Stud featured the killer lead guitar of 17-year-old genius Tim Williams, the brutal Rickenbacker bass attacks of Paul Eakin, and the solid-as-a-rock drumming of George Lasher. The chemistry was born when they first starting played together, and after many rehearsals they decided they were ready to record their first album. So they entered the Barons Studios in Rosenberg, and Stud was the result. Powerful hard rock ("A Woman Like You" and "Jim/Blues"), killer boogie-rock ("Captain Boogie"), hard psychedelic jams (the 13 minutes of "Stud"), and progressive hard rock on the impressive "The War Song." File next to Morly Grey and Incredible Hog. Remastered sound. Color insert with lots of previously unseen photos and liner notes by Paul Eakin telling the band's story for the first time. LP $28 SKU:17420

DOGS- FED UP! with download coupon ( KBD punk style ) white vinyl - Label:DIONYSUS KBD PUNK STYLE Legendary Detroit / LA transplants with their roots planted firmly in the early '70s Motor City sound. They moved to LA in '76 and became a fixture on the early LA punk scene. Rare tracks and a live set recorded at The Mab in '77. Plenty of photos and text too! LP $14 SKU:13642

PREACHERS- Moanin ( 60s punk ) - Label:DIONYSUS Here is the entire output of The Preachers (and their later incarnation, JOHN ENGLISH & THE LEMONDROPS). This LA area '60s punk band is best known for their scoarching version of Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love?" which appeared on an early volume of Pebbles. The band had the total punkish sound, lyrics and image. They even wore preacher suits -- pretty brave for 1965! This pounding slab of '60s insanity finally gives justice to one of the toughest sounding garage bands to come out of Los Angeles. Tracks: The Zeke, Quit Talkin' About Him, Who Do You Love, Chicken Papa, Stay Out Of My World, Pain & Sorrow, Just Don't Complain, Moanin' LP $12 SKU:12906

DIO/ Killswitch Engage -Holy Diver RSD RELEASE 2013-Label:WARNERS/ROADRUNNER 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Oxblood Record Store Day 2013 release. 3000 pressed 45 RPM $15 SKU:17408

DOORS/ X - Soul Kitchen RSD RELEASE 2013Label:RHINO 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Clear Record Store Day 2013 release.3000 presse. Side A is the 40th anniversary mix and side AA is in mono."Soul Kitchen" by X is taken from the Record Plant demo, recorded in 1979 and produced by X. 45 RPM $10 SKU:17407

MISFITS/LEMONHEADS -SKULLS RSD RELEASE 2013-Label:RHINO Written-By – Glenn Danzig Limited Edition, Picture Disc 3000 pressedTracklist 45 RPM $10 SKU:17409

BLACKFOOT GYPSIES- Handle It -Label:PLOWBOY NOTE: SEALED Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP - Track listings are easily found on the internet, for $5 a pop, I’ll let YOU guys do the work! ) CD $5 SKU:17416

BLINDIDIOTGOD- Before Ever After -Label:Indivisible Music NOTE: SEALED Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP - Track listings are easily found on the internet, for $5 a pop, I’ll let YOU guys do the work! ) CD $5 SKU:17417

BURCH, PAUL -Fevers Label:PLOWBOY NOTE: UNSEALED Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP - Track listings are easily found on the internet, for $5 a pop, I’ll let YOU guys do the work! ) CD $5 SKU:17415

JESSICA LEE WILKES - LONE WOLF -Label:FREE DIRT NOTE: UNSEALED Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP - Track listings are easily found on the internet, for $5 a pop, I’ll let YOU guys do the work! ) Lone Wolf, the debut release from Jessica Lee Wilkes, will scorch you with the fire of a fearless femme fatale. Hearkening back to 1950s rock ‘n roll and rhythm and blues, Wilkes injects these forms with a raw vigor that shakes the dust off a classic sound. The 5-song EP finds Jessica belting through heavy grooving numbers featuring an accomplished studio band: Jason Smay (JD McPherson) on drums, Eddie Angel (Los Straitjackets) on guitar, Kellie Everett (The Hooten Hallers) on saxophone, and Jessica on electric bass. Complete with swinging brass parts, surf-inspired guitar licks, and punchy handclaps, Lone Wolf is an infectiously timeless record, and picks up where Jessica left off as bassist and co-lead vocalist for The Dirt Daubers. She took an integral role in the band’s seismic shift to a hard-driving rock ‘n roll and blues outfit, penning originals and taking center stage on tour. With Lone Wolf, her empowering aura and skillful musicianship continues, leaving no question of her rightful place as a commanding front woman. CD $5 SKU:17414

PISTOL WHIP - Terminal -Label:SMOG VEIL NOTE: UNSEALED Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP - Track listings are easily found on the internet, for $5 a pop, I’ll let YOU guys do the work! ) CD+DVD set that includes the original Pistol Whip 45 and studio demos. The DVD is a compilation of various performance clips and interviews of the band. CD $5 SKU:17413

ROCKET FROM THE TOMBS - Rocket Redux Label:SMOG VEIL NOTE: UNSEALED Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP - Track listings are easily found on the internet, for $5 a pop, I’ll let YOU guys do the work! ) CD $5 SKU:17412

TIN HUEY - Before Obscurity: The Bushflow Tapes WAREHOUSE FIND -Label:SMOG VEIL NOTE: UNSEALED Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP - Track listings are easily found on the internet, for $5 a pop, I’ll let YOU guys do the work! ) CD $5 SKU:17411

RESTOCKS

FLASHBACK MAGAZINE UK - #7: SUMMER 2015:VASHTI BUNYANLabel: VASHTI BUNYAN In the summer of 1968, Vashti Bunyan set out for the Western Scottish Islands in a horse-drawn wagon. The album she made en route – and the journey itself – have become the stuff of legend. Here she tells her story in greater depth than ever before...BOOKS & MAGS $25 SKU:16780

SATELLITERS- Where Do We Go ( Germany's high-priests of 60s garage acid psych ) - Label:DIONYSUS Where Do We Go?" is the latest release by Germany's high-priests of 60s-garage-acid-syke, THE SATELLITERS. Recorded at IronBar-studios in Germany this album includes 10 original and all-new SATELLITERS songs plus 3 cover-versions: The BIRDS "No Good Without You Baby", "I'll Make You Sorry" by THE SHADOWS OF KNIGHT and THE PARAGONS smasher "Abba". This mind-blowing release is housed in style by famous European designer, T.Eschweiler. Along with the albums "High Karate", "Sexplosive", "Wild Knights of Action", "Hashish" and the EPs "Shake Shake Shake" and "The Satelliters", "Where Do We Go?" is an essential and important recorded milestone for fans of fuzz. CD $12 SKU:6975

AHBEZ, EDEN- EXOTIC WORLD OF ( EARLY 60S HIPPIE!) - Label:DIONYSUS A compilation of rare Eden Ahbez performed and penned exotica tracks, several never before issued from the late '50s-early '60s! Full annotation, Limited! Eden Ahbez (born George Alexander Aberle) was an American songwriter and recording artist of the 1940s-1960s, whose lifestyle in California was influential on the hippie movement. Ahbez is best known for composing the song 'Nature Boy', which became a #1 hit in 1948 for Nat 'King' Cole and has since become a pop and jazz standard. LP $14 SKU:16172

AVENGERS V1- Really Cool Hits w download ( 1966 Original So Cal SURF ) - Label:DIONYSUS The Avengers VI "Real Cool Hits" limited edition white vinyl repress - includes free digital downloadTHE AVENGERS VI were a clean-cut surf band from Anaheim, Calif., whose one and only album, Real Cool Hits, was issued in 1966 as a promo for Good Humor ice cream. The group's name wasn't even mentioned on the cover although it was pictured on the kick drum. The LP, originally issued on the Mark 56 label, was sold from the Good Humor ice cream trucks and has since become a highly-valued collector's item. In 2008 an original copy went for $315 in an online auction LP $14 SKU:16333

CRAMPS, THE-Tales from the Cramps (Studio outtakes, Memphis, October 1977) -Label:NO LABEL (EUROPE) Studio outtakes, Memphis, October 1977 and studio recordings from Hot House Studio, New York, February 1979. LP $23 SKU:17096

CRAMPS, THE-1976 Demo Session W/ Girl Drummer Miriam-Label:NO LABEL (EUROPE) 1976 demo session with girl drummer Miriam
Demos recorded by Richard Robinson at Bell Studio, New York, June 1977. LP $23 SKU:17097

CRAMPS, THE-Ohio Demos 1979 ( Studio outtakes, Akron, Ohio, summer 1979) - Label:NO LABEL (EUROPE) Studio outtakes, Akron, Ohio, summer 1979 LP $23 SKU:17098

CREEPXOTICA - Haunted Bossa Nova ( blue vinyl with download Surf Exotica ) - Label:DIONYSUS San Diego's Creepxotica combines the more exotic elements of surf music, the more surfy elements of exotica and the creepy elements of both, along with a bit of sea and jungle danger. Add in a shrunken head or two, a refreshing Mai Tai, and a Zombie (not the kind you drink...) as well as numerous scantily clad go-go wahinis and you have a pretty accurate description of the twelve songs on their debut full-length Dionysus album. A favorite of the Tiki Oasis crowd and beloved in their hometown of San Diego, Creepxotica sounds just like what their name implies. Oh, and Creepxotica is the alter-ego of a well-known San Diego aggro surf skater tiki garage band LP $14 SKU:15372

DILS - Class War- (Classic 70s L.A. punk) w download Label:Dionysus This is a reissue of the vinyl LP Live, a high-quality 1980 board tape released on Iloki/XXX in 1987. Class War features a new title, new sleeve, new photos, and different liner notes. LP $14 SKU:88

GIZMOS - NEVER MIND THE GIZMOS-Label:VULCHER This reissued retrospective contains The Gizmos' 1978-81 releases Never Mind the Sex Pistols Here's the Gizmos (1979), Hoosier Hysteria (1980), and 1981 Demos. No 1970s punk collection is complete without it! Pressed on Red wax. Limited to 300. (2015) LP $17 SKU:1949

PURPLE MERKINS - Dig It 4 songs - Label:DIONYSUS PICTURE SLEEVE. Using roughly the same lineup from The Marshmallow Overcoat, Ti60’S STYLE GARAGE PUNK mothy Gassen formed THE PURPLE MERKINS as a one-off "side-band." Despite all intentions, the '66-styled garage punk prank soon developed into a continuing project, with recordings and releases spurting out from 1992-1998. 45 RPM $3 SKU:7487

LA PESTE- Better Off Dead - Euro re-press of ultra rare expensivo punk .Ltd This is an exact reissue, down to the labels, of the rare KBD single by LA PESTE limited to 1000 singles only. This single contains true analog sound, the way '70s punk rock was meant to be heard.. 45 RPM $8 SKU:17421

THEE FOURGIVEN - It Aint Pretty Down Here (Nuggets inspired psych ) SAALE -Label:DIONYSUS This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer filesCalifornia's Thee Fourgiven were an important part of the NUGGETS-inspired third wave of American psychedelia. A little more than 20 years after their debut album was released, Dionysis Records re-released a deluxe CD version, with the whole album plus selected tracks from the band's next two albums and a video of the song "Anything." CD $9 SKU:7205

BOMBORAS- Savage Island- PRE SURF!Label:DIONYSUS Formed from the core of THE FINKS, THE BOMBORAS have taken surf music a step further, adding elements of pre-surf instrumental music (a'la LINK WRAY) and exotica to their already unique sound. Recorded live to 4-track and mixed on all-analog gear. LP $14 SKU:16335