TheVinylApe

TheVinylApe, 5 months ago to photography

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU FROM YOUR FRIRNDLY NEIGHBORHOOD VINYL APE!!!

#happynewyear #photography #vinyl #vinylrecords #thevinylape

TheVinylApe, 6 months ago to vinyl

DAVID BOWIE & BING CROSBY
Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy
1982 UK 7” single MONO

#HappyThanksgiving everybody.
This is a yearly tradition for my family and I.
Every year, on Thanksgiving, we play this single.
And as soon as the needle hits the record, it’s officially #christmas in the Vinyl Ape household!

I hope you and yours had a lovely Thanksgiving, as well as a happy and healthy Holiday season and New Year.

Peace, love, and Ra Pa Pa Pum,

Ape.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #davidbowie

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TheVinylApe, 7 months ago to vinyl

TOM WAITS
Bone Machine
2023 Europe remastered reissue

I finally got my copy of this today!
Bone Machine was a pivotal missing piece from my #vinyl library.
As a kid, when I first discovered the art and music of #tomwaits it was THIS and Rain Dogs, over and over again.
Mule Variations was released shortly thereafter, and it was then when I worked my way backwards through his stunningly unique catalog.
Bone Machine and Rain Dogs will always be my 1 and 1a.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #90s #90smusic

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TheVinylApe, 5 months ago to random

My son was next to me when I posted that Bruce Willis record a few mins. ago, & he said to me “What’s Die Hard?”

I couldn’t believe it.

“Wait, you’ve never seen Die Hard I’ve never shown it to you? I have CLEARLY failed you as a father.”

So here we go.
My son and I are about to sit down and watch Die Hard together.
For the first time.
I’m so envious of him.

What’s DIE HARD, son?
Its 40 stories of sheer adventure, and the greatest Christmas movie ever made.

TheVinylApe, 4 months ago to vinyl

LED ZEPPELIN
And IV To Go
1987 U.S. Unofficial Bootleg

Found this in a thrift a few years back. It wasn’t even in with the records, as I found it in a box of old magazines.

The label says “American Heroes” as the artist, and falsely identifies the label as “Ugly Duckling Music”.

Musically, it’s got a few variations of Stairway To Heaven on it, a few random instrumentals, a Black Dog rehearsal tape, as well as No Quarter.

Cool artifact, but a rough listen.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #ledzeppelin

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TheVinylApe, 4 months ago to Japan

KEI OGURA
[title unknown because I don’t speak Japanese]
1976 #japan pressing

Saw this in a clearance bin today, & had to have it.
I had no idea what it was. Didnt care.
When you see a cover like THIS, you hand over $ 2 & ask questions later.
I mean, THAT is fucking beautiful.

The artists name is KEI OGURA and the music is sort of orchestral #japanese folk pop? I kinda dig it, but the cover’s heading into a frame.
Anyone speak Japanese? Would like to know the album name.
#vinyl #vinylrecords

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TheVinylApe, 4 months ago to vinyl

THE ROLLING STONES
Let It Bleed
1979 Canada reissue

Forever and always my favorite #rollingstones record.

Great opening track, a great closing track, and one of my two personal favorite Stones songs in “You’ve Got The Silver” (the other being “Salt Of The Earth” from Beggars Banquet).

This pressing has a bit of a goofy label.
STONES is actually singular, & the XZAL number at the bottom is upside down & missing a parentheses.
Bang up quality control.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #60s #1960s

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TheVinylApe, 4 months ago to vinyl

NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL
In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
2009 U.S. Reissue

Although I find it’s mythology and importance to be greatly exaggerated, it’s a pretty fantastic and unique record.
It’s been overanalyzed (to hilarious effect), but you can’t ignore his singular it was for the time it came out.
It was also a uniquely RECORDED album, and I think the production and overall sound of it adds to the mythology.
Nothing sounded like it.
Just a pure piece of art.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #90s #90smusic

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TheVinylApe, 4 months ago to random

Was just taking a picture of my cat, and I accidentally caught him mid-yawn.
It gives off major “Donald Sutherland at the end of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers” vibes.

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TheVinylApe, 6 months ago to Rap

MADVILLAIN (Doom and Madlib)
Madvillainy
2019 U.S. 2xLP reissue

This past summer, I took my teenage son & two of his friends to see a concert in Seattle, & to visit the MoPop Museum. There was a cool #rap + #hiphop exhibit there, & Doom’s signature metal mask was on display.
For the following months, my son was fully immersed in this album; one of the greatest, unique & artful hip-hop albums of all time.
My son raided my collection & stole this. So I’m stealing it back. 😂
#vinyl #vinylrecords

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TheVinylApe, 4 months ago to Soundtracks

Father/son music night, and the boy got to pick tonight’s two albums while we play Ticket To Ride.

Again… HIS choice.
And quite the interesting choice it was. He chose Waxwork Records’ reissues of the first two Friday The 13th #soundtracks .

He’s never seen any of the films, and he won’t ever. He hates horror movies. However, he loves good music. And he recognizes just how cool Harry Manfredini’s scores are.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #horror #fridaythe13th #80s #80smusic #1980s #HorrorMovies

TheVinylApe, 7 months ago to vinyl

BILLIE HOLIDAY
Billie Holiday’s Greatest Hits
1980 Canada reissue

An exhausted, quiet Friday night.
I’m absolutely spent, and have nothing left to give today.

I needed something for my soul before crashing out for some well deserved rest, and this was just lying on top of a pile of records in the corner that I’ve bought over the past few weeks.
Oh yes.
That’ll do just fine and then some.
Soothe my soul, Lady Day.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #jazz #vocalists #billieholiday #jazzvocal #vocaljazz

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TheVinylApe, 4 months ago to vinyl

FUZZ
Fuzz
2013 U.S. pressing

Killer hazy, heavy #garagerock with Ty Segall playing drums.

A friend bought me this when it came out in ‘13, and it took me a while to click with it. Now, I listen to it multiple times a year, and it’s become a fun album I consistently revisit.

Super #stonerrock goodness, particularly the song “What’s In My Head?”.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #stoner #Weed #tysegall #Fuzz #2010s

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TheVinylApe, 5 months ago to vinyl

PAVEMENT
Quarantine The Past: Greatest Hits 1989-1999
2010 U.S. 2xLP pressing

Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain aside, this should be the only Pavement album anyone should ever need.

ALL the great Pavement songs are here, including “Unseen Power Of The Picket Fence”, their great contribution to the classic #90s compilation No Alternative.
“Date With IKEA” is also here.
‘Nuff said.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #90smusic #alternativerock #90salternative #indierock #indie #pavement

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TheVinylApe, 7 months ago to vinyl

RUSH
Hemispheres
1978 Canada pressing
Red transparent vinyl.

Beyond happy I finally found the red vinyl copy of this; my favorite Rush album not named Caress Of Steel.

I’m going to spin this right now, then that’ll be the last time I play it.
I’m going to frame it; sleeve on left side, record on right, and hang it in my studio.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
When I moved to Canada in 2007, I was uncertain of what lay ahead.

I would just say, “At least Rush is from there.” 😂
#vinyl #vinylrecords #rush #progrock

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TheVinylApe, 6 months ago to vinyl

BIG STAR
#1 Record
2020 U.S. remastered reissue

These Craft reissues of the first two Big Star records sound very good.
For endlessly re-playable copies that AREN’T originals, you’d be hard pressed to find better options than these.
I played this for my 14 yr old son last week, and although he found “Thirteen” quite beautiful, it hasn’t quite clicked for him yet. However, as a kid who’s learning to write his own songs with his friends, I suspect that will change.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #powerpop

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TheVinylApe, 6 months ago to vinyl

PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION
Purple Rain
1984 Canada pressing

Sometimes, I just need to hear it.

I’m at the point in my life now where I can’t hear random single songs from this album anymore. It’s something that I have to listen to as a whole from start to finish.

If I hear one song on the radio, or on TV, all it does is drive me to either putting this record on, or play it front to back while I’m driving.
The world sucks ass without Prince in it.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #prince #80s #80smusic

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TheVinylApe, 6 months ago to Arsenal

SID ASHMAN, LES HARRIS, HARRY LAWRENCE
Swindon v Arsenal
1969 UK pressing

This is for all of my folllowers across the pond, who enjoy a bit of footie.

I found this in a thrift store today for .50, & figured it would be good for a few samples and Tom foolery in the studio.

League Cup Final @ Wembley 15th March 1969 #swindon v #arsenal.

Forty minutes of highlights from the commentary relayed to Swindon Hospital by The Swindon Hospital Broadcasting Society.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #soccer #futbol

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TheVinylApe, 7 months ago to vinyl

AIR
Moon Safari
2015 Europe reissue

An absolute flawless classic. One of my favorite #90s records ever.

This particular pressing sounds amazing. I A/B’d this against a CD copy and this won HANDILY. It’s one of the best sounding records in my collection period.
Beth Hirsch’s vocals on All I Need sound stellar.
And of course… who doesn’t like a little Sexy Boy?
For me, 1997 was all about THIS and OK COMPUTER.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #synthpop #electronic #synth #90s #90smusic #1990s

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TheVinylApe, 6 months ago to photography

A very long but very fun night in the studio tonight with my son and his friends.
It’s a great pleasure getting to watch these kids find their voices and feet, as well as play with them a bit and show them some things.
These kids are like sponges. They’re soaking up everything.
It’s an honor to teach them, and show them how the old dogs like me do it.
The future is bright.
And loud.
🔥
#recordingstudio #recording #rocknroll #photography #BlackAndWhite #indierock

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TheVinylApe, 7 months ago to vinyl

SLOWDIVE
Slowdive
2017 U.S. pressing

Slowdive has followed in the line of Mission Of Burma, Dinosaur Jr.,& Quicksand, in that their “reunion” records were just as good, if not better, than their previous classic works.

In the case of Slowdive, this was the first in 22 years, & is STELLAR.
The same can be said of their latest album as well, which I also recently posted, & am still taking in.
Both albums make me appreciate the other that much more.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #slowdive #shoegaze

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TheVinylApe, 6 months ago to vinyl

PERREY-KINGSLEY
The In Sound From Way Out!
1966 Canada pressing

One that I’m always happy to put on; a really fun, and very influential record.
A spaced out pop album with unique compositions. It’s somewhat goofy and kitschy in some areas, but really light years ahead of it’s time.

30 years after its release, The Beastie Boys put out THEIR album of the same name, with a very similar album cover. A nice tip of the cap to a great record.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #60s #60smusic #60spop #electronic

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TheVinylApe, 7 months ago to vinyl

JACKIE MITTOO
Let's Put It All Together
1978 Canada reissue

One more from the great Jackie Mittoo as I wait for the swelling in my eye to go down.
The five song run here from Ram Jam to The Rattler is amazing.
JM records aren’t all that common to stumble upon.
Even reissues like this one go for about 40 CAD.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #reggae #jackiemittoo #70s #70smusic #1970s #ska #dub

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TheVinylApe, 6 months ago to vinyl

ROBERT JOHNSON
The Complete Collection
2011 UK 2xLP pressing

Friday night is a night for Robert Johnson, some B.C. ganja, and a few grenades of scotch.

Every song written by Robert Johnson, in one place, sounding absolutely phenomenal.

I think they reissued this again in ‘23, but this is the earlier one from ‘11.

If you see either, pick them up.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #blues #countryblues #deltablues #RobertJohnson

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Whiskeyomega, 4 months ago to vinyl

This is a reminder to buy more black versions for when I really care enough about surface noise on a record. Absolutely silent pressing

The Strokes - Room on Fire.
#vinyl @vinylrecords #NowPlaying @waxandbeans