Sgt. Pepper at 50
Sgt. Pepper is an iconic Beatles album that was a turning point for the band. Now, at age 50 on June 2, 2017, it is again being remixed, repackaged and …
Video Game Soundtracks on Vinyl
You don’t get more retro than listening to 80’s and 90’s video game sound tracks pressed on vinyl. For a long time I had a myopic view of video games …
La La Land Soundtrack
The La La Land soundtrack has emerged as the top selling vinyl for the first quarter of 2017 according to Nielsen ratings. I find this a bit curious given what …
Elton John First Record Store Day Legend
To celebrate the 10th Record Store Day and recognize one of vinyl’s greatest fans and supporters, Sir Elton John has been named the first Record Store Day “Legend”. As part …
Run Out Groove
Warner Records has announced the launch of a new concept in vinyl records. Run Out Groove will press limited edition vinyl records – nothing new there. What is new is …
Drake Embracing Vinyl
During my interview with Noble Musa of Microforum vinyl Pressing, Noble comment on how it would be great if Drake were to choose Microforum for his first vinyl release. Noble noted …
First Pressing – Harrow Fair – Call To Arms
Another one of those exciting moments when that flat square box arrives containing a new piece of vinyl. Today’s delivery was Harrow Fair’s Call To Arms. This is from the …
Harrow Fair “Call to Arms”
As follow up to Vinyl Cubes interview with Noble Musa of Microforum, I’m delighted to share my thoughts on Harrow Fair’s Call to Arms, the first vinyl pressing from the …
Vinyl Sales Boom
The reports of the death of vinyl appear to have been greatly exaggerated. Based on sales numbers from North America and the UK, vinyl is here to stay for a …
1,000 Top Record Albums
One of my favourite vinyl and audio equipment stores is Planet of Sound. The Bank Street store in Ottawa is not a massive space. That’s in large part because the …