WEEKLY Update · 01/11/2021

JACKIE & THE CEDRICS “GREAT 9 STOMPS SET – 2×7″ COLOR VINYL“  1plus2EP058 (1+2) 

Instrumental surfing music and rock & roll, JAPANESE style! A killer collection by this fabulous trio! From their white tuxedos to the awesome sleeve design, everything about this item seems to scream “50’s Retro Cool!”. One gets the feeling that if a band were playing a saki joint the night Godzilla first wandered into downtown Tokyo, they’d look and sound JUST like these guys.

This Double Color Vinyl set (one single Yellow and one Blue) features 9 songs!

Track Listing:
MOOVIN’NGROOVIN’ / LET’S DANCE / LOW HIDE / SCORPION STROLL / EL CONQUISTADOER / ALI BABA / BANZAI DIAMOND HEAD / GET A LITTLE / BROWN EYED HANDSOME MAN

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ADAMYK, STEVE BAND “DIAL TONE“  ZZZ-133 (DIRTNAP)
Ottawa’s Steve Adamyk Band returns with their fourth LP, and it’s their best yet! While still plenty fast and catchy, Dial Tone shows the band dialing back a little on the punk tempos of previous albums, with increasing nods to classic R’n’R form. (2014)

ADKINS, HASIL “LOOK AT THAT CAVEMAN GO!!“  ED-232 (NORTON)
USA GREAT LIVE ALBUM BY THE ONE MAN BAND

ALARM CLOCKS “TIME HAS COME“  ED-321 (NORTON)
UNREAL NEW RECORDINGS BY REFORMED LEGENDARY 60s GARAGE BAND FROM OHIO! 14 HITS INCL. A DOZEN NEW ORIGINALS. RECORDED BY FREDDY FORTUNE!

BATORS, STIV “DISCONNECTED: 25th ANNIVERSARY ED.. – STARBUST COLOR VINYL“
BLP-4015CV (BOMP)

BATORS, STIV “DISCONNECTED: 25th ANNIVERSARY ED.“  BLP-4015 (BOMP)
CLASSIC 1979 SOLO ALBUM AFTER BREAK UP OF THE DEAD BOYS, WITH ORIGINAL ARTWORK

BEACHWOOD SPARKS “S/T – COLOR VINYL“  BLP-4077CV (BOMP)
Following their astounding 1998 single “Desert Skies”, Beachwood Sparks signed with Sub-Pop, this is the vinyl version their full-length debut album. BLUE Vinyl!

BEACHWOOD SPARKS “S/T“  BLP-4077 (BOMP)
DEBUT ALBUM OPENING FOR BECK

DATURA4 “HAIRY MOUNTAIN“  ALIVE-0185-1 (ALIVE)
The second album from West Australia’s Datura4 builds on the band’s “guitars-to-infinity” approach, celebrating an unbridled joy for rock n’ roll, with a nod to the spiritual presence of their hairy Oz Rock forefathers. F/ The Stems’ Dom Marianai. (2016)

DM3 “WEST OF ANYWHERE“  ALIVE-0175-1 (ALIVE)
DM3 is possibly the best Power Pop band Australia has produced. West Of Anywhere compiles their best material, carefully remastered, and complete with liner notes. A must have for rock n’roll fans everywhere! (2015)

ELDER “DEAD ROOTS STIRRING – 2xLP / COLOR VINYL (GATEFOLD)“  AS-011CV (ARMAGEDDON SHOP)
Released in 2011, Elder’s sophomore album is comprised of five sprawling tracks, equal parts hypnotic rhythm, uncompromising heaviness, and soaring melody–an hour of fuzzed-out goodness and uplifting psychedelic riffery. Remastered reissue. (2017)

ELDER “REFLECTIONS OF A FLOATING WORLD – 2xLP / COLOR VINYL“  ARMAGSHOP-010CV (ARMAGEDDON SHOP)
On their fourth album, Elder unleash six monumental new songs–huge in sound, each of them their own cosmic expedition. Pedal steel and keyboards make the band’s ’70s prog-influenced sound more epically voluminous than ever. (2017)

ESTRANGED “S/T“  ZZZ-131 (DIRTNAP)
The Estranged’s third album is an epic, sprawling masterpiece of tense, ominous angst-ridden postpunk with influences ranging from The Cure to Echo & The Bunnymen to The Troggs and The Chameleons. Includes a download card. (2014)

ESTRANGED “STATIC THOUGHTS“  ZZZ-74 (DIRTNAP)

FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “FLAMINGO – (GATEFOLD)“  KS-2031 (KAMA SUTRA/NORTON)
Gonna Rock Tonite/Comin’ After Me/Headin’ For The Texas Border/Sweet Roll Me On Down/Keep A Knockin’/Second Cousin/Childhood’s End/Jailbait/She’s Falling Apart/Road House

GAYE, MARVIN “WHAT’S GOING ON – (GATEFOLD)“  TAMLA-310 (TAMLA)
GATEFOLD JACKET

GLORYHOLES “WANT A DIVORCE!“  ZZZ-22LP (DIRTNAP)
PUNK ROCK-N-ROLL PLAYED WITH RECKLESS ABANDON, FILLED WITH CRUNCH, SHRRANG, BOOM, CRACK, SMASH, THROB & SHRIEK!

HENTCHMEN “ULTRA HENTCH“  ED-237 (NORTON)
USA DEBUT LP BY DETROIT’S CRUDEST BASH

HIGH TENSION WIRES “WELCOME NEW MACHINE“  ZZZ-104 (DIRTNAP)
3rd album from North Texas super-group! from the Marked Men’s trademark choppy pop sound to straightforward punk, to darker-edged postpunk, some new-wavey bits, and an absolutely stunning Teengenerate-style garagepunk

HYPSTRZ “HYPSTERIZATION – 180-GRAM“  BLP-4091 (VOXX)
KICK-ASS LIVE FRANTIC GARAGE ROCK CLASSIC NOW RE-ISSUED ON 180 GM. MINNEAPOLIS LEGENDS THAT SPAWNED A THOUSAND GARAGE BANDS!

KESEY, KEN “ACID TEST“  JPR-042 (JACKPOT)
Ken Kesey’s Ultra Rare 1966 studio recording of the Acid Test with The Grateful Dead. Legendary documentation of the 1965-66 Bay Area Acid Test scene from 14 hours of the actual trip! Limited to 1000.

LEADBELLY “AMERICAN EPIC: THE BEST OF LEAD BELLY“  TMR-461 (THIRD MAN)
Louisiana delta native Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter is the master of twelve-string blues guitar. His songs have been widely covered by artists such as Elvis, Nirvana, Johnny Cash, and the Grateful Dead. Remastered. (2017)

LEFT LANE CRUISER “BECK IN BLACK – RASPBERRY COLOR VINYL“  ALIVE-0179-1CV (ALIVE)
Record Store Day 2016 Exclusive: This remastered retrospective of LLC’s early work featuring original drummer Brenn Beck contains ten classic cuts, three of which are never-before-released. How’s that grab ya? Pressed on Gold & Black Starburst vinyl.

LEFT LANE CRUISER “SHAKE AND BAKE“  ALIVE-0205 (ALIVE)
With filthy, fuzzy guitar lines, frenetic drums and vocals scraped straight from the ashtray, it’s the sort of raw music the early country blues guys might have come up with if they’d coincided with ‪the Stooges or the ‪Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. (2019)

LEGENDARY WINGS “DO YOU SEE? – BLUE VINYL“  ZZZ-135CV (DIRTNAP)
Kalamazoo, MI’s Legendary Wings return with a sophomore album filled with bursts of caffeinated punk-pop and mid-tempo jangly numbers, all served up raw and catchy as hell. This 10-song set features tight, top-notch songwriting. (2014)

MEAN JEANS “ARE YOU SERIOUS?“  ZZZ-89 (DIRTNAP)

MEAN JEANS “SINGLES“  ZZZ-137 (DIRTNAP)
This epic 20-song collection combines singles, compilation appearances, a few covers, and one track from deep in the vault making its vinyl debut. Singles shows Mean Jeans at their rawest, oftentimes goofiest, and best. Pick it up! (2015)

MIDNITERS, THEE “IN THEE MIDNITE HOUR!!!“  ED-315 (NORTON)
POUNDING 1964-67 EAST LA ROCK’N’ROLL! ORIGINAL WHITTIER RECORDINGS OF THIS LEGENDARY GROUP’S TOP MID SIXTIES STOMPERS. ALL KILLER, LOUD TEENAGE HOWLERS!

MIND SPIDERS “INHUMANISTIC“  ZZZ-126 (DIRTNAP)

MISSING MONUMENTS “S/T“  ZZZ-124 (DIRTNAP)

MUMMIES “NEVER BEEN CAUGHT“  TR-005 (TELSTAR)
Originally released in 1992, The Mummies’ debut long-player features a heart-stopping 17 tracks of lo-fi NoCal pulp-tastic Garage-Punk, including “Your Ass (Is Next In Line),” “The thing From Venus,” and “Red Cobra #9.” Black vinyl.

NERVES “ONE WAY TICKET – RED VINYL“  ALIVE-0090CV (ALIVE)
Legendary Power-pop trio ultimate retrospective! the Nerves are one of the most influential garage/punk pop outfits to come out of the mid-70’s LA scene, and certainly one of the least documented. Formed in 1975, and defunct in ’81. Pressed on orange wax.

NERVOSAS “S/T“  ZZZ-140 (DIRTNAP)
The second album by Columbus, OH dark punks Nervosas is an improvement on their debut in every way: the fast songs are meaner and more aggressive, and the slower songs are more textured and atmospheric. Nervosas are alright–and so are you! (2015)

PARLIAMENT “CLONES OF DR. FUNKENSTEIN“  CASA-7034 (CASABLANCA)

PARSONS, GRAM “GP – 180-GRAM“  REP-2123 (REPRISE)

PARSONS, GRAM “GRIEVOUS ANGEL – 180-GRAM“  RS-2171 (REPRISE)
LTD. ED. 180 GRAM VINYL REISSUE

PHYLUMS “PHYLUM PHYLOID“  ZZZ-139 (DIRTNAP)
Milwaukee garage rockers Phylums come out swingin’ with a debut album teeming with stripped-down, primitive R’n’R. Ranging from party rave-ups to off-kilter introspections, Phylum Phyloid eschews the typical boy/girl tropes of three-chord rock. (2015)

POP, IGGY & JAMES WILLIAMSON “KILL CITY – RED VINYL“  ALIVE-0112CV (ALIVE)
Released on Bomp in 1977, Kill City captures Iggy in a rare moment of vulnerability; “a desperate effort, a singularly honest and heartfelt performance” and an overlooked gem. Remastered reissue. Repressed on orange wax. Limited to 150. (2017)

POP, IGGY & JAMES WILLIAMSON “KILL CITY“  ALIVE-0112 (ALIVE)
Released on Bomp in 1977, Kill City captures Iggy in a rare moment of vulnerability; “a desperate effort, a singularly honest and heartfelt performance” and an overlooked gem. Remastered reissue.

RADIOACTIVITY “S/T“  ZZZ-127 (DIRTNAP)

RADIOACTIVITY “SILENT KILL“  ZZZ-138 (DIRTNAP)
Although the 12 songs on Radioactivity’s sophomore album abide one strict rule–providing garage-punk pleasure at all costs–the band bend the mandate with breathless ragers, mid-tempo heartbreakers, and perfect unions of melody and kinetic energy. (2015)

SAVAGE RESURRECTION “S/T“  MERC-61156 (MERCURY)

SEX PISTOLS “NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS – 180-GRAM“  R1-3147 (RHINO)

SILVER APPLES “S/T – BLUE VINYL“  JPR-034CV (JACKPOT)
Silver Apples’ eponymous debut was released in 1968 and still remains an innovative and revolutionary album, influencing both early Krautrock and artists like Beastie Boys, Blur, and Stereolab. Remastered and reissued on Blue Sky color vinyl. (2016)

SONIC AVENUES “DISCONNECTOR“  ZZZ-146 (DIRTNAP)
The fourth LP by Montreal’s Sonic Avenues sees the band drawing its drive, dynamics, and lyrical content from a desire to eschew formualic songwriting. While the band’s punk roots are still evident, various tempos and song structures mix things up. (2016)

SONIC’S RENDEZVOUS BAND “LIVE, MASONIC AUDITORIUM, DETROIT, JANUARY 14, 1978“  ALIVE-0076-1 (ALIVE)
Pressed on Black vinyl.

SPITS “II“  702-36LP (SLOVENLY)
DRUNK & STUPID CLASSIC STREET PUNK 80s S

STEPPES “ALIVE ALIVE, OH! LIVE IN GERMANY – GREEN VINYL“  VXS200.065 (VOXX)

SUGAR STEMS “ONLY COME OUT AT NIGHT“  ZZZ-134 (DIRTNAP)
Sugar Stems return with their third and finest album. Boasting the band’s most beautiful melodies to date along with near flawless production, Only Come Out At Night will delight existing Sugar Stems fans and attract a whole lot of new ones. (2014)

SUN RA “OUTER SPACE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY“  NER-3021 (TOTAL ENERGY)
LIVE AT OTIS SPANN MEMORIAL FIELD 1973

SWAMP DOGG “RAT ON! – RED VINYL“  ALIVE-0142-1 (ALIVE)
“Rat On!” (1971), was ranked as having one of the top ten worst album covers of all time, an achievement that Swamp Dogg is rightfully proud of. Vocally, Swamp Dogg is a cross between General Johnson (Chairmen of the Board) and Van Morrison!

SWELL MAPS “SWEEP THE DESERT – 180-GRAM“  ALIVE-0041H (ALIVE)

SWINGIN’ NECKBREAKERS “KICK YOUR ASS“  TR-029 (TELSTAR)
THIRD & MOST ASSURING GARAGE-PUNK ALBUM!

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “BIG ITCH VOL. 3“  MM-341 (NORTON)
WACKY COMPILATION WITH WRESTLING THEME!

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “CONCRETE WAVES – BLUE COLLAR SPECIAL / JFA / WORTHLESS“  DSR-9013LP (DISASTER)
Skatepunk compliation feat. 5 Songs by 3 bands: JODIE FOSTER’S ARMY, THE WORKLESS AND BLUE COLLAR SPECIAL. In keeping with the economy of the genre, all 15 songs pass by in a mere 33 minutes

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “DADDY ROCKIN’ STRONG: A TRIBUTE TO NOLAN STRONG & THE DIABLOS
AND THE DIABLOS“  TWR-002 (THE WIND)
comp on The Wind Records dedicated to Fortune Records R&B giant Nolan Strong! Andre Williams has this to say in his liner notes: “Hearing these Diablos songs re-interpreted today just proves how timeless Nolan’s music will always be.”

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “DUNWICH RECORDS STORY“  VXS-200.063 (VOXX)
USA DEL-VETTS,KNAVES,BANSHEES

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “EL PASO ROCK VOLUME 4: THUNDER“  ED-371 (NORTON)
Available now for the first time ever, from Yucca Records’ master tapes, comes the motherlode, selectively scattered throughout the Norton Southwest series called EL PASO ROCK.

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “EL PASO ROCK VOLUME 5: THE TROUBLED STREETS“  ED-372 (NORTON)
Southwest sounds deliver a taste of the exotic, a dollop of attitude and a night train loaded with mayhem. Norton’s EL PASO ROCK series is available on LP and CD.

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “EL PASO ROCK VOLUME 6: BLACK OUT“  ED-373 (NORTON)
Local cats round out this volumes with rompin’ and stompin’ that is impossible to beat. Available on CD and LP, like all of the EL PASO ROCK series. Collect them all!

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “EL PASO ROCK VOLUME 7: TERRY MANNING & THE WILD ONES“  ED-374 (NORTON)
Terry came across this lost tape box recently and brought it home to Norton to hitch another piece onto the expanding El Paso rock n’ roll puzzle. Norton’s EL PASO ROCK series is available on LP and CD.

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “EL PASO ROCK VOLUME 9: SAND SURFIN’“  ED-376 (NORTON)
Available now for the first time ever, from Yucca Records’ master tapes, comes the motherlode, selectively scattered throughout the Norton Southwest series called EL PASO ROCK.

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “FORT WORTH TEEN SCENE VOL. 1 – (GATEFOLD)“  ED-304 (NORTON)
VINYL VERSION OF TEXAS GARAGE SERIES 1964-1967, FEATURING CYNICS (DIFFERENT!), BARONS,  AND MORE

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “GOLDEN GROUPS VOL. 56“  ED-388 (NORTON)
We continue the legendary Relic Records Golden Groups series with two volumes of vocal group jumps and ballads from the vaults of Norton!

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “KICKSVILLE VOL. 1“  ED-277 (NORTON)
RARE 50’S ROCKABILLY ACETATES BOSS COLL.

VARIOUS ARTISTS  “YOU TORE MY BRAIN! SIXTIES GARAGE ACETATES VOL.  5“  ED-362 (NORTON)
Clobberin’ fifth volume of brutal unissued garage crunchers by the Fanatics, Pharaohs, Invictas, IVbidden, Sir Winston and the Commons, mo’!

VELOSO, CAETANO “S/T“  TMR-548 (THIRD MAN)
“…one of the most revolutionary albums released into the worldwide tumult of the 1960s.” – Pitchfork

WEIRDOS “DESTROY ALL MUSIC“  BLP-4098 (BOMP)
$18.50  WHITE STRIPES “UNDER GREAT WHITE NORTHERN LIGHTS – 2xLP / 180-GRAM (GATEFOLD)“  TMR-015 (THIRD MAN)
The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights on 180g 2LP from Third Man/Warner Bros. White Stripes’ First Live Album is a Stunning Career- Spanning Set! Includes Band’s Potent Cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene!”

WHITE STRIPES “WHITE BLOOD CELLS – 180-GRAM“  TMR-033 (THIRD MAN)
Originally released in July 2001, The White Stripes’ third album remains a critical darling. It contains the smash hits “Fell In Love With A Girl,” “Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground,” “We’re Going To Be Friends,” and “Hotel Yorba.” Reissue. (2016)

WHITE WIRES “WW II“  ZZZ-098 (DIRTNAP)
Ottawa bubblegum garage explosion! A sun-soaked garage-pop gem that will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. Simple, haunting, instantly memorable pop songs!

WHITE, JACK “BLUNDERBUSS – 180-GRAM (GATEFOLD)“  TMR-139 (THIRD MAN)
Released in 2012, Jack White’s (White Stripes) celebrated solo debut has garnered tons of critical accalim, as well as four Grammy nominations including Album of The Year. It features the singles “Sixteen Saltines” and “Freedom At 21.” Repress. (2016)

WHITE, JACK “LAZARETTO – 180-GRAM (ULTRA LP)“  TMR-271 (THIRD MAN)
Jack White’s (White Stripes) second solo album is presented as a unique “Ultra LP” featuring three playing speeds, bonus tracks hidden beneath the center labels, locked and dual-grooves, holographic etchings, and more! Includes a download card. (2014)

WIPERS “IS THIS REAL?“  JPR-82801 (JACKPOT)
LTD. ED. VINYL REISSUE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 25 YEARS! REMASTERED FROM ORIGINAL TAPES WITH FULL  COOPERATION FROM GREG SAGE. STURDY, OLD-STYLE JACKET AND PRINTED INSERT. ONE OF THE MOST PASSIONATE AND INFLUENTIAL PUNK RECORDS EVER!

WIPERS “OVER THE EDGE“  JPR-82803 (JACKPOT)
What more do I have to say about this album? Thick cardboard with tip on cover. Heavy weight vinyl reissue, remastered from the original tapes from
Greg Sage.Maybe their best album & definitely the most significant in sound

WRAY, LINK “MISSING LINKS VOL. 3: SOME KINDA NUT“  ED-212 (NORTON)
GREAT EARLY PRIMITIVE STUFF!