Tag Archives: Vinyl

Album review: BLACK SABBATH – The Supersonic Years

Posted on May 17, 2018 by jason

‘ BMG [Release date 08.06.18] This is no ordinary reissue; for a catalogue that has been reissued more times stamps have first day covers, last year’s 8LP + crucistick box took reissues to a new sonic and packing level, and … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts, Reissues | Tagged 7" singles, Bill Ward, Black Sabbath, box set, classic rock, Geezer Butler, metal, Ozzy Osbourne, review, rock, the 70s Collection, The Supersonic Years, Tony Iommi, Vinyl | Leave a comment

News: BLACK SABBATH – Ten Year War Box Set (September 2017)

Posted on June 30, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Heavy metal legends release a limited edition vinyl box set on 27 October via BMG. ‘The Ten Year War’ brings together their eight Ozzy-fronted albums, plus many other rarities, all housed within exclusive artwork created by renowned street artist, graphic … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, NEWS, PledgeMusic/Kickstarter Campaigns, Re-issues/special editions | Tagged Black Sabbath, box set, Geezer Butler, heavy metal, memorabilia, Ozzy, Ozzy Osbourne, September 2017, Ten Year War, Tony Iommi, Vinyl | Leave a comment

News: STEVE HACKETT Charisma Years vinyl box set and deluxe editions May 2016

Posted on May 1, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

STEVE HACKETT - The Lowry, Salford, 25 October 2015

Following the success of ‘Premonitions’, the CD box set releasd in 2015, May 2016 sees the reissue of Steve Hackett’s first six Charisma albums on vinyl. “The Charisma Years (1975-1983)’ features 8LPs & 12″ EP and is due out on … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, NEWS, Re-issues/special editions | Tagged box set, CD, Defector, deluxe edition, guitar, guitarist, Please Don't Touch, prog, progressive, rock, Spectral Mornings, Steve Hackett, The Charisma Years 1975-1983, Vinyl | Leave a comment

Album review: SAXON – Eagles And Dragons (9-vinyl box set)

Posted on February 21, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Demon Records [Release date 18.03.16] Nine albums, nearly twenty years in timespan, and another chance for recycling under the auspices of 180 gram vinyl. This means you don’t get bonus tracks, just the original albums in original sleeves and inners … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts, Reissues | Tagged album, Biff Byford, box set, Dogs Of War, Eagles And Dragons, Forever Free, heavy metal, heavy rock, Into The Labyrinth, Killing Ground, Lionheart, Metalhead, review, Saxon, Solid Ball Of Rock, The Inner Sanctum, Unleash The Beast, Vinyl | Leave a comment

Album review: TANGERINE DREAM – Out Of This World (Vinyl Edition)

Posted on December 22, 2015 by alanjones

Invisible Hands Music [Release date (vinyl): 11.12.15] Released in memory of Edgar Froese, founding member of the legendary electronic rock pioneers Tangerine Dream who sadly passed away in January 2015, ‘Out Of This World’ is a compilation of the band’s … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile) | Tagged album, ambient, Edgar Froese, electronic, Out Of This World, Progressive Rock, review, rock, special edition, Tangerine Dream, Vinyl | Leave a comment

News: Win 10 disc Status Quo vinyl boxed set and authorised book

Posted on September 5, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

STATUS QUO - The Vinyl Collection 1972-1980

Win Status Quo Vinyl Collection 1972-1980 boxed set! Our latest competition running throughout September offers a chance to win the highly collectible 10-LP boxed set which features remastered 180gm vinyl with original covers, inserts and an exclusive poster in each … Continue reading →

Posted in Competitions, NEWS | Tagged book, boxed set, competition, Francis Rossi, pop, Rick Parfitt, rock, Status Quo, Still Doin' it, The Vinyl Collection 1972-1980, Vinyl | Leave a comment

Album review: RAINBOW – The Polydor Years

Posted on January 28, 2015 by jason

Universal (9LP box set) [Release date 24.11.14] With the rejuvenation of both vinyl and classic rock, Universal have collated all 8 of the classic Rainbow albums in original packaging. Extravagant? Yes, resoundingly. But it’s lovely too. While a couple have … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged album, classic rock, Cozy Powell, Don Airey, Graham Bonnet, Joe Lynn Turner, Rainbow, review, Ritchie Blackmore, rock, Ronnie James Dio, Universal, Vinyl | Leave a comment

Quick plays: AWNA TEIXEIRA, KIMMIE RHODES, PAUL BIBBY, LYNRYD SKYNYRD

Posted on January 17, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

AWNA TEIXEIRA Wild One Like Po’ Girl Awna Teixeira’s solo debut – Where The Darkness Goes (2012) – her follow up Wild One is a sparse, plaintive set. For the most part written in Salt Lake City and reflecting on … Continue reading →

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News: CHERRY RED label showcase in April – win featured albums!

Posted on April 2, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

The latest showcase for the Cherry Red group of record labels offers listeners a chance to win six of the featured albums! Listen in and then follow the link (below) to our competition page. Competition closes 23:59 BST (GMT+1) 19 … Continue reading →

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News: New film ‘VINYL’ hits cinemas on 15th March 2013

Posted on February 19, 2013 by jason

‘VINYL’ hits cinemas on 15th March 2013 Starring Phil Daniels, Keith Allen, Perry Benson and Jamie Blackley Leicester Square Premier 12th March 2013 PHIL DANIELS AND KEITH ALLEN TO STAR IN NEW FILM BASED ON THE ALARM’S MUSIC INDUSTRY SCAM … Continue reading →