Another wonderful and entertaining video Rob, even though I've never been to an RSD. But just the meeting and interacting with other vinyl collectors sounds like it's worth it. Haven't bought vinyl in many years, but I'm pleased with the modest collection I've accumulated. Occasionally, I like to take an album out from storage and hold it in my hands, admiring the cover - especially the ones I'm most proud of owning. Gives me a nice, warm feeling.
Great video as always. I've cured myself of consumerism and now view these videos for entertainment purposes only. Despite these high prices and lack of quality releases, people will be more than willing to part with their hard-earned money to get them. Spending is addictive.
You skipped Hip Hop. K Solo being re-released but I might be the only one that remembers him. I already own most of the one's that are already available. Including the Hal Blaine and Willie Henderson.
Hey I've come across new vinyl with defects. I bought judas priest compilation, 50 years of metal maybe a year and a half ago. It's red vinyl. I noticed that there is very little room from the run off to the label. It makes my automatic return arm/needle scratch the record. It's a 2 record set and it does this on all 4 sides. And my rolling stones honk i can barely get on my spindle on my turntable. I had to bring home a reamer from work to open the hole up. I literally thought I was going to damage the record or my turntable trying to get the record off the spindle. Have you come across any similar defects?
I have the Hal Blaine and it is not a frequent listen. I would like to get the Vintage Heat. It is their first recordings and Blind Owl is indeed on the album. It is only 24 minutes long though. Stop And Smell The Roses is a $40 turd. The Miles Davis will be great though it is a RSD First. The best RSD Psych gem is Marble Phrogg.
@@RobertFithen Marble Phrogg isn’t a Psych masterpiece but an oddball record from an unknown band with lots of covers. That is fine by me. I do agree, I remember Record Store Days filled with several rare Psych records.
Agree about "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" while I'm at I also prefer the single versions of "Light My Fire" "Love Me Two Times" "Moonlight Drive" "Riders On The Storm" The Who "Won't Get Fooled Again" "Who Are You" The single mono version of "Street Fighting Man" Sugarloaf's "Green-Eyed Lady" "Tongue In Cheek" there are many more. As far as Record Store Day I went to one years ago, waited in the rain, for the only store that participated in this scam and then was told we didn't get any of those or we only got two of them and they've already been sold. Never again
Every RSD it is the same story. Yes every RSD the Cure releases a picture disc of one of their iconic albums, and EVERYONE complains. Yet every time, roughly 3-6 months later, they release a black vinyl version of that very same album. So if you don't want the PD, Then don't buy it. have patience, the the black vinyl will soon be on its way. Who are picture discs for? Well........ ME!! I'm Over 50 and the Cure is my favorite band. I have been collecting for many years, and have of over 100 Cure albums, singles, and bootlegs. Picture discs are a welcome addition to my collection. I personally buy both. I buy the picture disc for collecting, and the black vinyl for listening. On a side note this release "SHOW" and their last RSD Release "WISH" were both highly coveted by collectors, as neither have been repressed since the early 90's. For me they were the last 2 pieces to complete my collection, as I was not willing to spend hundreds of dollars on the original pressings. RSD 2017 - "Greatest Hits" - Got Black reissue shortly after RSD 2017 - "Greatest Hits Acoustic" Got Black reissue shortly after RSD 2018 - "Mixed up"- Got Black reissue ~3 months later RSD 2018 - "Torn Down" -Got Black reissue ~3 months later RSD 2020 - "Bloodflowers" - No Black Reissue as of yet RSD 2020 - "Seventeen Seconds" - Got Black Reissue, but not until 2022 RSD 2021 Drop 1 - "Faith" Got Black reissue about 5 months later RSD 2021 Drop 2 - "Wild Mood Swings" No Black reissue as of yet RSD 2022 - "Pornography" Got Reissue 3 months later. RSD 2022 Black Friday - "WISH" Got Black reissue ~1 month later
That Strawberry Alarm Clock would have been a definite for me if they had put it on colored, big miss, RSD. I expect some of the overpriced stuff will be available at better prices in a couple of years.
Sorry, but most of those RSD records are garbage. Most records made before 1985 are now digitally sourced, and they are trying to cover up the recycled vinyl by adding colour and tricking you with those fancy colours. All records made before the digital era should be remastered from analogue tapes (master tapes if possible), and the entire cutting process should be done in analogue. A digitally sourced record shouldn't cost more than $15. If you pay $30 or more, it has to be analogue!
Have around 2600 albums and only 2 picture discs. One is the Gandalf picture disc in addition to the original Capitol copy. Guess I got this because i love the record and the trippy cover, but the sound quality on the picture disc is kind of bad. The second one at a record show here in Maryland I got a copy of DC Star which was a local band, inexpensive ten years back or so. Keep up the great work Rob!!!
I'm no longer buying vinyl because of cost and quality....but that POE release makes me want to stand in line. You can't get "Haunted" her second album (that features the song from Blair Witch 2 you mentioned) for less than $175 on vinyl. Another great video, Robert.
I bought “Haunted” for $40 at the time it came out and the price remained steady for quite a while after that. Didn’t know it was worth that much. I got lucky.
Picture discs are for the kids. They're trying to pull in the younger crowd, nothing wrong with that. The Swifties might like the picture discs, and there's lots of them out there.🤣When's the long version of Inna Gadda Da Vida coming out? 20 minutes just isn't enough.I agree that the price of new vinyl has risen a lot but so has inflation and the war on fossil fuels hasn't helped.
Thanks for doing more of a descriptive video on the releases and not just giving names and prices. I like the extra insight and I find it helpful. There are a few I am interested in. And after watching your video, I can only remember two of them right now 🤔 I do wish the Canned Heat was from between 1970 and 1972 as far as the date it was originally recorded. But I'm going to hold off on that one right now. I bought a Canned Heat LP last year that was kind of a mix of old and new. I didn't even realize they were still touring until I saw some of the dates on the LP I bought. I do want to get that Joan Jett Up Your Alley. I remember two or three songs I liked on the album when I had the CD back in the late '80s. Actually I still have the CD but never had it on vinyl. I always liked that song Little Liar. Great memories of the girlfriend I had at that time. I'm also interested in the 2 LP Suzi Quattro. I guess she's kind of the European Joan Jett. I just hope that 2 isn't the same LP I bought a few months ago that was some of her B-sides. I didn't hear you mention the Fleetwood Mac Peter Greene era RSD release. I might be interested in that one but I need to stream it first. I would like to find something that was from around their 1970 era. I pre-ordered The Live in New Orleans 1970 LP, which was probably a bootleg I'm sure, but only a certain number of copies were made late last year. It's still in limbo on Amazon. I'd actually like to check out the Willie Dixon LP too. He influenced one of my favorite bands, Led Zeppelin, and I'd like to hear some of his blues. I didn't even realize he played at Woodstock. There were some others you mentioned but I need to go through the list again. Oh yeah, and you mentioned that Star ? band in that song that had the "ooh child" lyrics in it. Is that the song that goes on saying "things are going to get easier"? I don't remember where I first heard that song but I know I kind of liked it. Thanks again for the detail... Brian in Fort Worth 🎶
You didn't mention The Donnas compilation. That's probably my first choice, and the Sundazed surf comp will definitely be added to my collection as well.
Would been nice if u reviewd or said something about below releases on RIP OF DAY I'm in Australia where u get really screwed Bob marley 7 stir it up / instrumental 47.99 Bob marley 7 Mr chatterbox/dub 47.99 Nearly 50 bucks for a bloody 7 inch really Peter tosh live and dangrous Boston 76 2XLPS 94.99 So Almost 200 bucks for a handful of vinyl Crazy
I might be down for that Beggar's Banquet, too. I only recently heard some of the Beggar's Banquet demos, and "Blood Red Wine"? My God! That blew me away! I really wish they had tweaked that one and finished it.
Valerie Carter covered Ooohhh Child. Forget that RSD, go out and pick yourself up a copy of Ry Cooder produced Bobby King and Terry Evans' great 1980s soul duo lp Live and Let Live, argueably one of Ry's greatest albums too. He plays guitar all over it and Jim Keltner bangs the drums.
I think I am a "Pass" on this April's RSD. The nearest record store is 350 KM away and nothing on the list excites me enough to jump in the car and drive! Cheers
Really good video. Adding the prices gives helpful context, thanks! Although I was saddened to learn my coveted Macho Man record I procured a few months ago was not an official release. Instead of “ohhh yeahhh” it was “ohhh shit”. 🤦🏻♂️. I do know that VH is the first time on vinyl (officially), but I believe they are suggesting it’s that FOMO inducing “RSD exclusive”. We shall see there; $100 for a 4 disc meh recording is a fan service thing, IMO.
Another Wrecking Crew psychedelic exploitation is "More Psychedellic Guitars." Actually recorded a couple years before the movement, but it is still a great surf rock record from Jerry Cole.
Those picture discs you speak of, are just an over- hyped marketing blitzkrieg. Check out Soixante Etages, wall to wall, French guitar sound. Also, check out, Taang Records, out of Boston. Moving Targets, who I like, offer up so good bands.
The only day I specifically avoid record stores. Colored vinyl and picture discs are garbage. Hahaha. I would love to be the toadie backing you up here…
I see a lot of overpriced crap, but to each their own. I buy very little vinyl now. The super duper audiofiles have driven prices up to ridiculous levels. I think we are rapidly approaching the peak where vinyl will continue to thrive as an expensive niche, but its days of rapid growth will come to an end.
I thought George Harrison's label had a new LP set out also this year. What happened to that? I saw that, all but John Lennon from The Beatles, had a solo re-release coming out this year on RSD.
@@RobertFithen I only have it on CD. I've been looking everywhere online to find an LP. But either I don't know where to look, or it never was released on vinyl. Still if you can only get the CD it's worth getting.
Man, us psych heads got the short end big time. I will be staying the hell home. Thanks for the heads up Robert. You inspire me to get my old channel up and running again.
I was only to Record Store Day one time. There was a line, and a long one at that. Most people had a whole armful of records, and there was this one woman who only had two record items, and she was asking people if she could get in front of them, since she only had two items. Nobody oblidged her and I thought "Good." The rest of us only found a bunch of crap in the FREE boxes and she found something really special. An Elvis album with his autograph on the back! I guess we all thought she had a lot of gall finding something like that and then to top it off, trying to get out of waiting her turn in line. It might have been interesting though to see what the store owners reaction would be if she told him about her Elvis find, which probably got mixed in with the free albums. The record store owner was a bit unusual. He looked many years older than he really was. Even a person in line was commenting how he looked 84 years old even though he was really only 48. No doubt a grizzled weather beaten survivor of first, the compact disc explosion, and then the invention of the ipod and downloading. I found a rare record of a talented classical concert violinist who died when his plane went down, along with his cello and oboe player. It made a little corner of the newspaper, it never made the TV or radio news. It would have to be a "Rock" group or rappers to make real headlines like that. They were only classical orchestral musicians. I also picked up a halfway decent copy of Ever Since The World Ended by that master of pessimism; Mose Allison. Maybe instead of having free records in boxes, maybe they could clear out a big area of floor space, and have everyone stand around in a circle. Then have 4 or 5 guys all of a sudden dump hundreds of records in the middle of the floor and watch all the people dive for them all at once. Maybe there could even be an Acoustic Sounds record mixed in with them for some added drama and excitement. There could be free aspirins for anyone who bumped heads too hard with someone else. Maybe instead of picture discs, they could make a disc with a picture on it that just looks like a big blur; until it spins at 33 and 1/3 rpm and comes into perfect focus.
I only go about once every 2 or 3 years. I figured it's been awhile so I would give this upcoming one a go. They used to only happen once a year, now it seems like every few months.
Robert, I am really digging your take on overpriced vinyl records. It is amazing how expensive this stuff has gotten and unfortunately for some, the price creep has been going up so seamlessly like heat going up without a poor frog realizing that he is being cooked alive.
i've never been to a record store on RSD. always heard here and there, the offers are ridiculous, and many items are even not in stock on this special day. so why should waste time there, instead of having good times with family and friends. for me personally, it seems like this RSD is just for stupid ones, or rich people. it's a PR event for record shops to make cash. and to be honest, almost every music that's worth to be in my collection, i find it somewhere when it's time. for me, it's not a must to own every record the time it comes out. being patient saves a lot of money. with the revival of records, i x-perienced, the industry again produces too much bs nobody really needs/wants. unnecessary to mention prices. i'm also the one who loves to spend time in record stores and listen to the music.
"why should waste time there, instead of having good times with family and friends.". As I said in the video, I enjoy the experience about once every 2 or 3 years because of the friends and new friends I could meet while in line. I certainly don't go for the great bargains. lol
Usually laugh at RSD while feeling bad for the stores that get stuck with the overpriced releases that don't sell. A few I'm REALLY looking forward to this year: (note: I'm canadian) Junkhouse - Strays .. first time on LP, a GREAT record! I love all of Tom Wilson's art. 54-40 - Smilin' Buddha Cabaret... first time on vinyl Son Volt - Day Of The Doug... Sir Doug Sahm tribute. The Texas Tornadoes live record looks tempting too. Warren Zevon - The Wind... so expensive and hard to find
I find interesting this ones: Irish alternative rock band The Cranberries fifth album first time on vinyl from 2001. I think in US this album don’t have any big success, but in Europe it was really big at the time. Two albums from Italian goth metal band Lacuna coil. I was big fan of them in high school in mid-2000s like 2003-2005. But this more later albums, that I’m not familiar. Poe’s album for me very nostalgic. Especially this song from Blair Witch movie that was big on the radio in that time. Original mix of The Ramones Pleasure Dream with three bonus songs looks interesting. Garbage EP with new never released tracks also looks promising
seriously a great video man! I'm thinking about getting the Stones album but I got to reissue from a few years ago the one that came with a extra 12-inch single of sympathy for the devil. I think I'm picking up the grateful Dead box set not that I need another grateful Dead box yet but I'm pretty sure I'm going to snag a copy of that. Koko Taylor is also on my want list ✌️🍻🎸
Robert that Microphone looks a bit weird. Theres a couple metal records I would get maybe this RSD. The Roy Ayers and E-40 also look cool. But those prices.. I agree with you I hate all these lame picture discs and crap live recordings that dont need to be put out let alone on expensive vinyl. Im watching your vid and calculating all these prices higher for Canadian. Good rundown of soul, psych and blues
Can't mess with Koko Taylor. Her version of "Evil" is easily the greatest version of that song. Also, can't go wrong with "Begger's Banquet". I am one of those weird Poe fans. Her songs were great. If I can find a used copy with ring wear, I'd pay 20 for that. Cheers!
Appreciate you giving us a good run down for upcoming releases- definitely going for Koko Taylor ( I’m originally from Chicago). Being a Fab/ solo fan. Even though prices have gotten steeper- still need to get Red Rose Speedway 1/2 speed. Ringo’s Roses double vinyl. Also being a Dark Horse Records aficionado- Stairsteps rerelease is exciting
Wonder if the record store knows they got a bunch of Alligator Records in their dollar bin. I forget who, but makes me wonder if i should go snag them. And then take them in the day of. It would be funny if that KoKo is in it. Because they dont look at their inventory. If its not a band on their$9.95-$12.95 radar, then it pretty much gets chucked into the dollar bin. Wow, $100 Van Halen album? Guess they didnt want to reissue Balance or III. Ah, see, that Elton John album would get a $99.99 price tag for a used copy. But no worries, it will be marked down to $64.95, because woah! You're getting a great deal on that. Picture Discs? Exactly, no thanks. The only shitty 90s album i want is 54-40's Smiling Buddha Cabaret. But i can get several copies on cd for a buck.
How many times are they going to release an ELP Picture Disc on RSD. It's been done A FEW TIMES already. Stairsteps also had an album on Apple. For me, this is one of the most boring RSD lists.
Speaking of "out there" off the wall sh!t, Robert, have you heard the album "Moldy Goldies" by Col. Jubilation Johnston & His Mystic Knight's Band & Street Singers? They do parody versions of Monday, Monday and Good Lovin' ...it's hilarious as I recall...just don't listen sober
Another RSD? no thanks not a fan of it anymore I don't wanna be robbed again, haha. Vinyl prices are like sky rockets every month and on every record fair always rising. I love all those albums but it's too much.
After watching the latest Guncles video where Mike mentions the Hal Blaine LP I went to streamed it and...yeah...not so great. Great album cover, though!
Haha I hear ya on that Ringo album. I remember when I first heard “Back Off Boogaloo” and really liked it. Saw it on this album and bought it….only to find out the version on that album is a re-recording 😡 And the rest of the album is not good, either.
I miss the "listening stations" they had at Tower . A few other music stores had them as well, although we're talking CDs. It really took the gamble out of buying duds. My favorite stores are the 3 Amoeba Records in San Francisco, Berkeley and Hollywood. Great places to spend hours checking out their inventory. Honestly, I haven't found I need to look at new stuff because my search and discovery of used material has no end in sight , yet.
Robert you are a mess, but funny as hell. I love when you do this. You always call things out for what they are and that’s why I usually can’t wait to get your take, especially on Record Store Day stuff. Keep being who you are it is much appreciated and I love the rants!!!
Hey Robert , you should check the last Michael Fremer video where he exposes the most ridiculous set of hifi equipment I have ever seen. And guess what is his album of choice to listen to on it: Pet sounds! What else? hilarious.
This list does nothing for me, only thing i think i want is the Chet Baker - Chet which is mono put out by Craft Recordings but i don't see standing in line for it. Totally agree on the picture disk. I think RSD needs an over haul. Put i know I'm probably in the minority in that thinking because i love the whole standing in line and i work nights and get off at 6am so i usually go straight from work to my local store and get in in line and get my stuff and go home to go to bed because i have to wake up in a few hours to get up for work.
Thanks for doing this Robert! I always look forward to your videos!! Keep on keeping on! 😉
Thanks!!
Another wonderful and entertaining video Rob, even though I've never been to an RSD. But just the meeting and interacting with other vinyl collectors sounds like it's worth it. Haven't bought vinyl in many years, but I'm pleased with the modest collection I've accumulated. Occasionally, I like to take an album out from storage and hold it in my hands, admiring the cover - especially the ones I'm most proud of owning. Gives me a nice, warm feeling.
That's the reason I do Record Store Day every few years is for the people in line and the interaction.
Great video as always. I've cured myself of consumerism and now view these videos for entertainment purposes only. Despite these high prices and lack of quality releases, people will be more than willing to part with their hard-earned money to get them. Spending is addictive.
I do the same thing. I only participate once every 2 or 3 years and it's mostly for the experience.
You skipped Hip Hop. K Solo being re-released but I might be the only one that remembers him.
I already own most of the one's that are already available. Including the Hal Blaine and Willie Henderson.
I would rather listen to you Mr Fithen than 99% of this year's releases. Gen X is the 1%
lol Thanks!!
99%of TV radio
Yeah, I buy all my lps at a used record shop. Mostly because I enjoy the 60,70 and so 80s stuff. and refuse to pay crazy money on new jams
Hey I've come across new vinyl with defects. I bought judas priest compilation, 50 years of metal maybe a year and a half ago. It's red vinyl. I noticed that there is very little room from the run off to the label. It makes my automatic return arm/needle scratch the record. It's a 2 record set and it does this on all 4 sides. And my rolling stones honk i can barely get on my spindle on my turntable. I had to bring home a reamer from work to open the hole up. I literally thought I was going to damage the record or my turntable trying to get the record off the spindle. Have you come across any similar defects?
You forgot the John Lennon box set in the Beatles section
I have the Hal Blaine and it is not a frequent listen. I would like to get the Vintage Heat. It is their first recordings and Blind Owl is indeed on the album. It is only 24 minutes long though. Stop And Smell The Roses is a $40 turd. The Miles Davis will be great though it is a RSD First.
The best RSD Psych gem is Marble Phrogg.
The 60s studio percussionist gem is Bob & Phil And The Orchestra - Hot Line For Sound (Musical Explorations In Beats...Bongos...Boffs).
@@mick5137 Is that going to be a RSD release.
I overlooked the Marble Phrogg because it didn't have artwork. You are right.
@@RobertFithen Marble Phrogg isn’t a Psych masterpiece but an oddball record from an unknown band with lots of covers. That is fine by me. I do agree, I remember Record Store Days filled with several rare Psych records.
I'm off most live albums too, but the Albert Ayler box is tops of my list, along with Miles and Off.
How much will the doors be worth
great vid
Thanks!
This was an excellent.
Thanks!!
@@RobertFithen sorry for the typo lol but you got me
Agree about "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" while I'm at I also prefer the single versions of "Light My Fire" "Love Me Two Times" "Moonlight Drive" "Riders On The Storm" The Who "Won't Get Fooled Again" "Who Are You" The single mono version of "Street Fighting Man" Sugarloaf's "Green-Eyed Lady" "Tongue In Cheek" there are many more. As far as Record Store Day I went to one years ago, waited in the rain, for the only store that participated in this scam and then was told we didn't get any of those or we only got two of them and they've already been sold. Never again
Well!!! Robert Maybe A Few..... Soul Stuff Yes !!!!
How are you getting price listings 1 month in advance?
I have connections.
Every RSD it is the same story. Yes every RSD the Cure releases a picture disc of one of their iconic albums, and EVERYONE complains. Yet every time, roughly 3-6 months later, they release a black vinyl version of that very same album. So if you don't want the PD, Then don't buy it. have patience, the the black vinyl will soon be on its way.
Who are picture discs for? Well........ ME!! I'm Over 50 and the Cure is my favorite band. I have been collecting for many years, and have of over 100 Cure albums, singles, and bootlegs. Picture discs are a welcome addition to my collection.
I personally buy both. I buy the picture disc for collecting, and the black vinyl for listening. On a side note this release "SHOW" and their last RSD Release "WISH" were both highly coveted by collectors, as neither have been repressed since the early 90's. For me they were the last 2 pieces to complete my collection, as I was not willing to spend hundreds of dollars on the original pressings.
RSD 2017 - "Greatest Hits" - Got Black reissue shortly after
RSD 2017 - "Greatest Hits Acoustic" Got Black reissue shortly after
RSD 2018 - "Mixed up"- Got Black reissue ~3 months later
RSD 2018 - "Torn Down" -Got Black reissue ~3 months later
RSD 2020 - "Bloodflowers" - No Black Reissue as of yet
RSD 2020 - "Seventeen Seconds" - Got Black Reissue, but not until 2022
RSD 2021 Drop 1 - "Faith" Got Black reissue about 5 months later
RSD 2021 Drop 2 - "Wild Mood Swings" No Black reissue as of yet
RSD 2022 - "Pornography" Got Reissue 3 months later.
RSD 2022 Black Friday - "WISH" Got Black reissue ~1 month later
So, it's you!
That Strawberry Alarm Clock would have been a definite for me if they had put it on colored, big miss, RSD. I expect some of the overpriced stuff will be available at better prices in a couple of years.
Sorry, but most of those RSD records are garbage. Most records made before 1985 are now digitally sourced, and they are trying to cover up the recycled vinyl by adding colour and tricking you with those fancy colours. All records made before the digital era should be remastered from analogue tapes (master tapes if possible), and the entire cutting process should be done in analogue. A digitally sourced record shouldn't cost more than $15. If you pay $30 or more, it has to be analogue!
Yep, I usually go about once every 2 or 3 years and that's mostly for the experience.
You are spot on as usual. When it comes to Picture disc, they are like the TV show the View. They exist you just don't know why
In Brett Milano's book Vinyl Junkies he calls those the collector's plates of the vinyl world.
tchotchkes
And they make a lot of noise, too
Are picture disc's bad? I don't own any. I have a few colored disc's. But it's really nothing by choice. I wouldn't pay extra for them.
Only thing I'm interested in is Dolly Parton The Monument Singles 1964-1968
I was interested in that, but then I saw the price of $36 and I think I'll pass. I already have her first album and the 2-lp Monument comp.
Have around 2600 albums and only 2 picture discs. One is the Gandalf picture disc in addition to the original Capitol copy. Guess I got this because i love the record and the trippy cover, but the sound quality on the picture disc is kind of bad. The second one at a record show here in Maryland I got a copy of DC Star which was a local band, inexpensive ten years back or so. Keep up the great work Rob!!!
Excellent video, Robert. Always a pleasure!
And I like that Strawberry Alarm Clock album.
Thanks!!
I'm no longer buying vinyl because of cost and quality....but that POE release makes me want to stand in line. You can't get "Haunted" her second album (that features the song from Blair Witch 2 you mentioned) for less than $175 on vinyl. Another great video, Robert.
CDs are the future. And tapes too. RSD prices and junk records have contributed peak vinyl
I bought “Haunted” for $40 at the time it came out and the price remained steady for quite a while after that. Didn’t know it was worth that much. I got lucky.
Picture discs are for the kids. They're trying to pull in the younger crowd, nothing wrong with that. The Swifties might like the picture discs, and there's lots of them out there.🤣When's the long version of Inna Gadda Da Vida coming out? 20 minutes just isn't enough.I agree that the price of new vinyl has risen a lot but so has inflation and the war on fossil fuels hasn't helped.
I see all ages complaining about picture discs. I looked it up and Taylor Swift only has one picture disc LP. lol
@@RobertFithen Only one? What a shame.
Thanks for doing more of a descriptive video on the releases and not just giving names and prices. I like the extra insight and I find it helpful.
There are a few I am interested in. And after watching your video, I can only remember two of them right now 🤔
I do wish the Canned Heat was from between 1970 and 1972 as far as the date it was originally recorded. But I'm going to hold off on that one right now. I bought a Canned Heat LP last year that was kind of a mix of old and new. I didn't even realize they were still touring until I saw some of the dates on the LP I bought.
I do want to get that Joan Jett Up Your Alley. I remember two or three songs I liked on the album when I had the CD back in the late '80s. Actually I still have the CD but never had it on vinyl. I always liked that song Little Liar. Great memories of the girlfriend I had at that time. I'm also interested in the 2 LP Suzi Quattro. I guess she's kind of the European Joan Jett. I just hope that 2 isn't the same LP I bought a few months ago that was some of her B-sides.
I didn't hear you mention the Fleetwood Mac Peter Greene era RSD release. I might be interested in that one but I need to stream it first. I would like to find something that was from around their 1970 era. I pre-ordered The Live in New Orleans 1970 LP, which was probably a bootleg I'm sure, but only a certain number of copies were made late last year. It's still in limbo on Amazon.
I'd actually like to check out the Willie Dixon LP too. He influenced one of my favorite bands, Led Zeppelin, and I'd like to hear some of his blues. I didn't even realize he played at Woodstock.
There were some others you mentioned but I need to go through the list again. Oh yeah, and you mentioned that Star ? band in that song that had the "ooh child" lyrics in it. Is that the song that goes on saying "things are going to get easier"? I don't remember where I first heard that song but I know I kind of liked it.
Thanks again for the detail...
Brian in Fort Worth 🎶
Thanks! The Fleetwood Mac is just a two-song 12" single.
@@RobertFithen I missed that about Fleetwood Mac. Well I can take that one off my list and thanks again Robert!
That Koko Taylor album is the business. Been digging around for another original, my copy has seem better days. This reissue might be the way to go.
I'm also baffled why they're putting out so many picture discs. I don't know anyone that buys them!
You didn't mention The Donnas compilation. That's probably my first choice, and the Sundazed surf comp will definitely be added to my collection as well.
I'll be looking for this one!
Would been nice if u reviewd or said something about below releases on RIP OF DAY
I'm in Australia where u get really screwed
Bob marley 7 stir it up / instrumental 47.99
Bob marley 7 Mr chatterbox/dub
47.99
Nearly 50 bucks for a bloody 7 inch really
Peter tosh live and dangrous Boston 76 2XLPS 94.99
So Almost 200 bucks for a handful of vinyl
Crazy
I'll skip the RSD. Nothing really interesting...
Looks like the BS level is steadily rising.
I might be down for that Beggar's Banquet, too. I only recently heard some of the Beggar's Banquet demos, and "Blood Red Wine"? My God! That blew me away! I really wish they had tweaked that one and finished it.
Valerie Carter covered Ooohhh Child. Forget that RSD, go out and pick yourself up a copy of Ry Cooder produced Bobby King and Terry Evans' great 1980s soul duo lp Live and Let Live, argueably one of Ry's greatest albums too. He plays guitar all over it and Jim Keltner bangs the drums.
RSD first doesn’t always mean that. Tha Dogg Pound Dogg Food (1995) had an RSD FIRST that never got reissued and now goes for over $100 bones.
Broken Social Scene, Slum Village, Raphael Saadiq…I don’t know, seems like there’s some quality stuff if your taste lean towards the 2000s.
I think I am a "Pass" on this April's RSD. The nearest record store is 350 KM away and nothing on the list excites me enough to jump in the car and drive! Cheers
Really good video. Adding the prices gives helpful context, thanks! Although I was saddened to learn my coveted Macho Man record I procured a few months ago was not an official release. Instead of “ohhh yeahhh” it was “ohhh shit”. 🤦🏻♂️. I do know that VH is the first time on vinyl (officially), but I believe they are suggesting it’s that FOMO inducing “RSD exclusive”. We shall see there; $100 for a 4 disc meh recording is a fan service thing, IMO.
I never liked the sound of the original cd and as much as I like and respect Sammy Hagar, I don't want to hear him doing DLR songs.
You didn't mention Dr. Taylor Alison Swifts' album which will be the greatest RSD release ever next to the Peppa Pig soundtrack!
Another Wrecking Crew psychedelic exploitation is "More Psychedellic Guitars." Actually recorded a couple years before the movement, but it is still a great surf rock record from Jerry Cole.
Where's the RSD re-issue of that? Maybe next year
Those picture discs you speak of, are just an over- hyped marketing blitzkrieg.
Check out Soixante Etages, wall to wall, French guitar sound.
Also, check out, Taang Records, out of Boston. Moving Targets, who I like, offer up so good bands.
Great overview, thanks Robert!
I couldn't quite remember how bad the Verve Pipe - The Freshman was... holy hell.... I assume that was a song that made you want to quit radio...
I hope no one other than me is going out for the picture disks cause I'm hoping to grab that MOTLEY one for sure.
The only day I specifically avoid record stores. Colored vinyl and picture discs are garbage. Hahaha. I would love to be the toadie backing you up here…
I see a lot of overpriced crap, but to each their own. I buy very little vinyl now. The super duper audiofiles have driven prices up to ridiculous levels. I think we are rapidly approaching the peak where vinyl will continue to thrive as an expensive niche, but its days of rapid growth will come to an end.
I thought George Harrison's label had a new LP set out also this year. What happened to that? I saw that, all but John Lennon from The Beatles, had a solo re-release coming out this year on RSD.
The John Lennon re-issue was just a compilation, but this time it's on 10" records.
Thank you, Robert!!!!
This was a good primer for RSD 2023, showing the prices too. Thanks, Robert!
I will take a picture disc sometimes IF it's an album I don't care much about AND it's cheaper.
Yikes, I may have to sit this one out.. 😕
Red Rose Speedway was originally supposed to be a double lp..........if they re- release it that way I'd pick it up.
It came out as a remastered double album in 2018. Perhaps look for that?
I would stand in line for the less than zero soundtrack. But only if it’s a used copy for 9.99
If you don't already have it Koko Taylor's Force of Nature is a very good album. It's got a killer duet with Buddy Guy on Born Under A Bad Sign.
I never see her albums anywhere around here.
@@RobertFithen I only have it on CD. I've been looking everywhere online to find an LP. But either I don't know where to look, or it never was released on vinyl. Still if you can only get the CD it's worth getting.
Picture discs suck.
Excited about the Poe first time on vinyl!
I no longer attend RSD as there are far too many rereleases or overpriced singles. If I want anything I wait until the week attendance get it then.
Great review my friend. That Kittie , Verve Pipe, and Cranberries are top on my list :)
I interviwed Kittie when they had their first album out. Lead singer was really into books.
Excellent as always, Robert! You have pretty much become my go-to UA-cam music channel! Really insightful stuff!
Thanks! I appreciate it!
This was great thank you brother!
As an Al Wilson, it's cool to hear you mention Al "Blind Owl" Wilson and Al Wilson.
Man, us psych heads got the short end big time. I will be staying the hell home. Thanks for the heads up Robert. You inspire me to get my old channel up and running again.
The Marble Phrogg is the only Psych gem this RSD.
@@vinylrichie007 ok that's actually a damn good release. I only have old bootleg
@@PsychedelicGuy It was unknown to me.
RSD an xcuse to charge even more for already overpriced lps
No matter my wants list I will not be buying anything over $30
I was only to Record Store Day one time. There was a line, and a long one at that. Most people had a whole armful of records, and there was this one woman who only had two record items, and she was asking people if she could get in front of them, since she only had two items. Nobody oblidged her and I thought "Good." The rest of us only found a bunch of crap in the FREE boxes and she found something really special. An Elvis album with his autograph on the back! I guess we all thought she had a lot of gall finding something like that and then to top it off, trying to get out of waiting her turn in line. It might have been interesting though to see what the store owners reaction would be if she told him about her Elvis find, which probably got mixed in with the free albums. The record store owner was a bit unusual. He looked many years older than he really was. Even a person in line was commenting how he looked 84 years old even though he was really only 48. No doubt a grizzled weather beaten survivor of first, the compact disc explosion, and then the invention of the ipod and downloading. I found a rare record of a talented classical concert violinist who died when his plane went down, along with his cello and oboe player. It made a little corner of the newspaper, it never made the TV or radio news. It would have to be a "Rock" group or rappers to make real headlines like that. They were only classical orchestral musicians. I also picked up a halfway decent copy of Ever Since The World Ended by that master of pessimism; Mose Allison. Maybe instead of having free records in boxes, maybe they could clear out a big area of floor space, and have everyone stand around in a circle. Then have 4 or 5 guys all of a sudden dump hundreds of records in the middle of the floor and watch all the people dive for them all at once. Maybe there could even be an Acoustic Sounds record mixed in with them for some added drama and excitement. There could be free aspirins for anyone who bumped heads too hard with someone else. Maybe instead of picture discs, they could make a disc with a picture on it that just looks like a big blur; until it spins at 33 and 1/3 rpm and comes into perfect focus.
I only go about once every 2 or 3 years. I figured it's been awhile so I would give this upcoming one a go. They used to only happen once a year, now it seems like every few months.
Robert, I am really digging your take on overpriced vinyl records. It is amazing how expensive this stuff has gotten and unfortunately for some, the price creep has been going up so seamlessly like heat going up without a poor frog realizing that he is being cooked alive.
Great analogy.
i've never been to a record store on RSD. always heard here and there, the offers are ridiculous, and many items are even not in stock on this special day. so why should waste time there, instead of having good times with family and friends.
for me personally, it seems like this RSD is just for stupid ones,
or rich people. it's a PR event for record shops to make cash.
and to be honest, almost every music that's worth to be in my collection, i find it somewhere when it's time. for me, it's not a must to own every record the time it comes out. being patient saves a lot of money.
with the revival of records,
i x-perienced, the industry again produces too much bs nobody really needs/wants.
unnecessary to mention prices.
i'm also the one who loves to spend time in record stores and listen to the music.
"why should waste time there, instead of having good times with family and friends.". As I said in the video, I enjoy the experience about once every 2 or 3 years because of the friends and new friends I could meet while in line. I certainly don't go for the great bargains. lol
I think Record Store Day is overrated.
I only go for the experience mostly and that's only about once every 2 or 3 years.
Hell, I've never heard of it until now. I'll stick to the used bins!
Summer Rental? The one with John Candy? Better yet, was there even a soundtrack to Summer Rental? If this is legit then that's news to me.
Yes, the one with John Candy. The RSD soundtrack is real. lol
what about the gimmick- The Doors on 3inch vinyl to be played on those mini turntables, no thank you :(
I didn't even bother mentioning it. Just a toy that's fine for a curio piece, but doesn't really belong in the category of record releases.
You crack me up, great video by the way
Thanks!!
So odd how 50% of RSD reissues are things that you can normally find for $10 bucks or under. 😂 🤔
Not that "Summer Rental" soundtrack though. lol
Rich 10 dolls wud a ripoff but 50 cents maybe 1 dolla
The new vinyl prices in 2023 are ridiculous !
And will most likely only get more ridiculous.
Usually laugh at RSD while feeling bad for the stores that get stuck with the overpriced releases that don't sell.
A few I'm REALLY looking forward to this year: (note: I'm canadian)
Junkhouse - Strays .. first time on LP, a GREAT record! I love all of Tom Wilson's art.
54-40 - Smilin' Buddha Cabaret... first time on vinyl
Son Volt - Day Of The Doug... Sir Doug Sahm tribute. The Texas Tornadoes live record looks tempting too.
Warren Zevon - The Wind... so expensive and hard to find
This psyche France comps r crap
I find interesting this ones:
Irish alternative rock band The Cranberries fifth album first time on vinyl from 2001. I think in US this album don’t have any big success, but in Europe it was really big at the time.
Two albums from Italian goth metal band Lacuna coil. I was big fan of them in high school in mid-2000s like 2003-2005. But this more later albums, that I’m not familiar.
Poe’s album for me very nostalgic. Especially this song from Blair Witch movie that was big on the radio in that time.
Original mix of The Ramones Pleasure Dream with three bonus songs looks interesting.
Garbage EP with new never released tracks also looks promising
LOL-I had forgotten (almost) about the Hal Blaine LP complete with doorbell sound F/X-it doesn't get anymore inspired than that 🤣
seriously a great video man! I'm thinking about getting the Stones album but I got to reissue from a few years ago the one that came with a extra 12-inch single of sympathy for the devil. I think I'm picking up the grateful Dead box set not that I need another grateful Dead box yet but I'm pretty sure I'm going to snag a copy of that. Koko Taylor is also on my want list ✌️🍻🎸
I never trust a holiday that is younger than me! That said, Chet mono, nothing else.
I don't think it's a holiday because the mail still runs. lol
Robert that Microphone looks a bit weird. Theres a couple metal records I would get maybe this RSD. The Roy Ayers and E-40 also look cool. But those prices..
I agree with you I hate all these lame picture discs and crap live recordings that dont need to be put out let alone on expensive vinyl. Im watching your vid and calculating all these prices higher for Canadian. Good rundown of soul, psych and blues
There wasn't any demo's in the stones banquet deluxe fyi
You're right, it was just a 7" single for "Sympathy For The Devil". I may end up getting that one instead.
Can't mess with Koko Taylor. Her version of "Evil" is easily the greatest version of that song. Also, can't go wrong with "Begger's Banquet". I am one of those weird Poe fans. Her songs were great. If I can find a used copy with ring wear, I'd pay 20 for that. Cheers!
GONG AND HAWKWIND BRO!
Wonderful video. Thanks for the info and insight on these RSD releases.
Appreciate you giving us a good run down for upcoming releases- definitely going for Koko Taylor ( I’m originally from Chicago). Being a Fab/ solo fan. Even though prices have gotten steeper- still need to get Red Rose Speedway 1/2 speed. Ringo’s Roses double vinyl. Also being a Dark Horse Records aficionado- Stairsteps rerelease is exciting
$32 for the Hal Blaine? Nope, Ill get the Al Wilson instead
The Motley Crue picture disc looks like it's just a reprint because I had the same one in the mid 80"s. It was around 6 or 7 bucks too at the time.
Wonder if the record store knows they got a bunch of Alligator Records in their dollar bin. I forget who, but makes me wonder if i should go snag them. And then take them in the day of. It would be funny if that KoKo is in it. Because they dont look at their inventory. If its not a band on their$9.95-$12.95 radar, then it pretty much gets chucked into the dollar bin.
Wow, $100 Van Halen album? Guess they didnt want to reissue Balance or III.
Ah, see, that Elton John album would get a $99.99 price tag for a used copy. But no worries, it will be marked down to $64.95, because woah! You're getting a great deal on that.
Picture Discs? Exactly, no thanks.
The only shitty 90s album i want is 54-40's Smiling Buddha Cabaret. But i can get several copies on cd for a buck.
How many times are they going to release an ELP Picture Disc on RSD. It's been done A FEW TIMES already. Stairsteps also had an album on Apple. For me, this is one of the most boring RSD lists.
I'm usually only interested in soul/ blues and psychedelic re-issues.
Speaking of "out there" off the wall sh!t, Robert, have you heard the album "Moldy Goldies" by Col. Jubilation Johnston & His Mystic Knight's Band & Street Singers? They do parody versions of Monday, Monday and Good Lovin' ...it's hilarious as I recall...just don't listen sober
Haven't heard it. I'll have to check it out sometime.
The Orville Peck original album was a 2 LP release, so I'm assuming the RSD one is as well.
Another RSD? no thanks not a fan of it anymore I don't wanna be robbed again, haha. Vinyl prices are like sky rockets every month and on every record fair always rising. I love all those albums but it's too much.
After watching the latest Guncles video where Mike mentions the Hal Blaine LP I went to streamed it and...yeah...not so great. Great album cover, though!
I'm glad I streamed some of it first, I would have been very disappointed to buy that.
For psych check out 1. marble phrogg and 2.Happy dragon band. Both extremely rare and fine pieces of music, especially the h.d.b.
Haha I hear ya on that Ringo album. I remember when I first heard “Back Off Boogaloo” and really liked it. Saw it on this album and bought it….only to find out the version on that album is a re-recording 😡 And the rest of the album is not good, either.
I miss the "listening stations" they had at Tower . A few other music stores had them as well, although we're talking CDs. It really took the gamble out of buying duds. My favorite stores are the 3 Amoeba Records in San Francisco, Berkeley and Hollywood. Great places to spend hours checking out their inventory.
Honestly, I haven't found I need to look at new stuff because my search and discovery of used material has no end in sight , yet.
Robert you are a mess, but funny as hell. I love when you do this. You always call things out for what they are and that’s why I usually can’t wait to get your take, especially on Record Store Day stuff. Keep being who you are it is much appreciated and I love the rants!!!
Hey Robert , you should check the last Michael Fremer video where he exposes the most ridiculous set of hifi equipment I have ever seen. And guess what is his album of choice to listen to on it: Pet sounds! What else? hilarious.
This list does nothing for me, only thing i think i want is the Chet Baker - Chet which is mono put out by Craft Recordings but i don't see standing in line for it. Totally agree on the picture disk. I think RSD needs an over haul. Put i know I'm probably in the minority in that thinking because i love the whole standing in line and i work nights and get off at 6am so i usually go straight from work to my local store and get in in line and get my stuff and go home to go to bed because i have to wake up in a few hours to get up for work.
Maybe this year they'll release the soundtrack to 1993's Philadelphia starring Tom Hanks.
Bad list IMO, and too much $
$43 for Jesus Jones. Lol
The various artists compilations always sound good. The Ska and Reggae ones are full of songs that are hard to find elsewhere.