TheVinylApe

cherold, 4 months ago to vinylrecords

Fun psychedelia that also includes a hippie's handwritten annotations on the songs, which includes things like, "use with care."

@vinylrecords #NowPlaying #JoeByrd

Close-up of the back cover of The American Metaphysical Circus with handwritten notes. For example, The Sing-Along Song is notated with "use with care - Dixieland."

TheVinylApe, 4 months ago to 80s

INXS
Kick
1987 U.S. pressing

It’s been a looooong time since I’ve listened to THIS.

One of my older sisters was a huge INXS fan in the #80s , and it was through her that I heard not only THIS album, but Listen Like Thieves also.
This has a bunch of hit singles, and is probably their best 80s record, but I grew into a much bigger fan of the #90s albums, particularly Welcome To Wherever You Are, which is their best record PERIOD.
But no denying how great this one is.
#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 jazz

DAVID AXELROD
Seriously Deep
1975 U.S. pressing

Another artist I’ve only just begun to explore.

A friend of mine gifted me two AXELROD albums (this, and Heavy Axe), which is beyond generous because they’re both very pricey: each over $100 CAD.

I’m definitely feeling it. A bit of a #jazz #fusion vibe goin on this one.
When he gave them to me, he told me “he’s not for everyone” and also that A Tribe Called Quest (who I’m a big fan of) were among many who’ve sampled him.
#vinyl #vinylrecords

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Coolmccool, 4 months ago to vinyl

Would appreciate any help in identifying this Chinese Pathe 78rpm recording from the late 1930s. Catalogue number is 3500 and it is not listed on Discogs. ☹️

@vinylrecords @TheVinylApe #vinyl #78rpm #worldmusic #China #music

Chinese Pathe 78rpm recording from the late 1930s.

TheVinylApe, 4 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, 4 months ago to photography

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

#happynewyear #photography #vinyl #vinylrecords #thevinylape

Whiskeyomega, 4 months ago to vinyl

I dont buy alot of Live albums. Although it that number seems to be increasing. What's interesting about this is, the show Cat Power is trying to recreate at The Royal Albert Hall never actually took place at The Royal Albert Hall. Took place in Manchester at The Lesser Free Trade Hall. Famous for that "Judas" remark someone shouts.

This doesn't make this album any less impressive.
Cat Power - Sings Dylan "The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert" on White.
#vinyl @vinylrecords #NowPlaying @waxandbeans

TheVinylApe, 4 months ago to random

The #holidays are exhausting.
I’ve got nothing left, and there’s still two days left.

Won’t somebody end this madness?

TheVinylApe, 4 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, 5 months ago to mastodon

As the year approaches it’s end, wanted to tell everybody that I really enjoyed being on #Mastodon this year, getting to know some of you, & seeing your #vinylrecords as well as sharing my own.
It’s the most enjoyable social platform I’ve ever experienced.

I look forward to more of the same this new year, & may even visit some of your parts of the world in 2024!

As a show of my gratitude, please accept this Butt Serum & Boob Polish as a gift.
(????)
Vinyl Ape loves you!
#MerryChristmas
🌲

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Whiskeyomega, 5 months ago (edited 5 months ago) to vinyl

Listening back to this in bits to get a full review in my sound system at home. Just incredible. Proper slam on the drums on this pressing.

Great pressing. Dynamic rich sound on a flat white vinyl. I met Jez and Andy recently and got it signed so dead happy either way but the vinyl being a good one just adds to the awesomeness of this release . Surface noise is there but quiet.

Doves - Some Cities

#vinyl @vinylrecords #NowPlaying @waxandbeans

trixter, 5 months ago to Starwars

This holiday season, I would like to remind everyone of the OTHER embarrassing Star Wars Christmas production, “Christmas in the Stars”:

#StarWars #Christmas #HappyHolidays #vinyl

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Whiskeyomega, 5 months ago to vinyl

So I figured something out just now at 4am @TheVinylApe
If you have a vinyl that's got a plastic feel to it and feels cheap don't use record cleaners on it as it burns through the material used. Ruined 1 this week with it another 1 was fine because it was well made wax. I don't know what they use on the cheap ones though. #vinyl

TheVinylApe, 5 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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TheVinylApe, 5 months ago to vinyl

KRAFTWERK
Autobahn
1975 UK pressing
Embossed cover (Vertigo)

What a find today!
My son asked me if I could take him to the thrift store for a pair of white shoes he could paint for a project, & asked to go to one I hadn’t heard of that he goes to with his friends.

There was a bunch of basic records in there with $3-$5 tags on, but this didn’t have a price tag.
The old ladies didn’t know how much either, so they gave it to me for $3!
Quite the deal!
#vinyl #vinylrecords #kraftwerk #electronic

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TheVinylApe, 5 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, 5 months ago to vinyl

BLACK SABBATH
Paranoid
1976 UK reissue

It’s pouring out so hard, the streets have turned to rivers, and it’s legitimately unsafe to be out driving.
So, is there a more appropriate album to have on right now to match the weather outside?
The fairies BETTER have their boots on today.
You gotta believe me.
😂
#vinyl #vinylrecords #blacksabbath #metal #heavymetal #classicrock #doom #paranoid

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Whiskeyomega, 5 months ago to vinyl

Green Day - Dookie. I saw the new cash grab Boxsets out recently and found out they weren't cut by the same guy that did this one and the reviews this got were amazing.
Absolutely covered in paper dust so the paper sleeve has gone in the bin and replaced by nice Spincare sleeve.

After a clean it now slams. #vinyl @vinylrecords #NowPlaying

kompaktkiste, 5 months ago to jazz

on now:
Sun Ra - Space is the Place,
the 2023 Verve By Request Third Man Pressing.

my first third man where quality control might have failed. some paper sticking in the vinyl between the run-outs. one minor tick, yet, ermm, not cool, for a €30+ product.
⚫ meh.
🐺

#wolfsmixedbag
#SunRa #SpaceIsThePlace
#jazz @jazz
#vinyl @vinylrecords #RecordCollection
#ThirdManRecords
#VerveByRequest

closer close-up on a vinyl record run-out groove with some paper particle ingrained.

TheVinylApe, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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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