In 2003DavidBowieincludedForces of Victoryin a list of his 25 favourite albums Confessions of a Vinyl Junkie some of the most moving poetry to be found in popular music. The quite achingly sad Sonnys Lettah AntiSus Poem is alone worth the price of admission this must be one of the most important reggae records of all time. I gave my original copy just recently to Mos Def, in whom I see connections to Johnson, thinking I had already got it on CD. Dammit, I havent. So now Im searching high and low for a copyHaving exploded onto the UK scene in 1978 with the dark, angry masterpiece, Dread Beat amp Blood, Brixton dubpoet Linton Kwesi Johnson returned in April 1979, withForces Of Victory the record that cemented his growing reputation as a major talent.Produced by LKJ and Dennis BlackbeardBovell and featuring his Dub Band providing the infectious grooves, the record contains some of Johnsons most memorable songspoems, such as the heartbreaking prison story of injustice,Sonnys Lettah, the challenging, antiracistFite Dem Back,and the jazztinged singleWant Fi Goh Rave.LKJ was featured in the recent Steve McQueen film Uprising, about the 1981 New Cross fire that led to civil unrest, and Small Axe, McQueens series of stunning films about the experiences of West Indian immigrants in London.The album is dramatic and intense to the point of claustrophobia featuring both wry observation and deep political conviction, delivered in LKJs unmistakable Jamaican patois. Not simply one of the most important reggae records of its time, its one of the most important reggae records ever recorded.Now expanded featuring a second disc of dub versions and extended mixes as well as enhanced artwork, gatefold sleeve and printed inner bags.Remastered at Abbey Road, and released on heavyweight vinyl.Out of print for many years.
Search results for: “Heavyweight Vinyl”
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Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me White Heavyweight Vinyl
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me is the fifth studio solo album by Gloria Estefan and her first album with cover versions. The album features songs that had a special meaning to Estefan, including Everlasting Love, Its Too Late and Turn The Beat Around. These classic songs come from artists such as Carole King, Elton John, Neil Sedaka and Blood, Sweat amp Tears amongst others. Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me was certified double Platinum in the US and four times in Spain. The album charted well in the US, Spain, and also the UK. Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me is being reissued for the first time since its original release and is available as a limited edition of 2000 individually numbered copies on white coloured vinyl. The album includes an insert with lyrics and notes by Gloria herself.
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Liebes Kind Clear Heavyweight Vinyl
Liebes Kind is the 2023 Netflix psychothriller series, based on the novel of the same title by Romy Hausmann. The story follows a mysterious womans escape from her harrowing captivity, which points investigators toward the dark truth behind an unsolved disappearance13 years earlier. Liebes Kind starts where traditional thrillers end with redemption, but the true extent of this nightmare is revealed with the arrival of Lenas parents at the hospital the same night.The series is accompanied by a captivating score by the critically acclaimed duo Gustavo Santaolalla and Juan Luqui. The two released their Original Soundtrack this September with the help of Robert Messinger and Sergio Chiappetta. The globally renowned multi instrumentalist, composer, and producer Santaolalla is also known for his Academy Awardwinning scores for Babel and Brokeback Mountain, as well as the legacy score of The Last Of Us.Despite all the dark elements of the series, the two composers were able to also capture the fragility of the characters. The Original Soundtrack for Liebes Kind is available as a limited edition on crystal clear vinyl.
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Up 25th Anniversary Edition Double Heavyweight Vinyl + 2CD – REM
Available with Vinyl records London. Anniversary Vinyl Records Double Vinyl REM Released in 1998, Up is the eleventh studio album from R.E.M. The album, featuring the singles Daysleeper,” “Lotus,” “Suspicion” and “At My Most Beautiful,” draws inspiration from electronic music, using a wide range of tools to create a dreamy pop landscape that is reflective and moody. This expanded deluxe 25th anniversary edition also offers a complete previously unreleased live set from the band’s appearance in ’90s hit TV series Party of Five. 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION PRODUCT OUTLINE Disc 1 Original album remastered Disc 2 A complete previously unreleased 11song 12track live set from the band’s appearance from R.E.M.’s ’99 taping for hit TV seriesParty of Five
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Up 25th Anniversary Edition Double Heavyweight Vinyl + 2CD/Blu-Ray – REM
Available with Vinyl records London. Anniversary Vinyl Records Double Vinyl REM Released in 1998, Up is the eleventh studio album from R.E.M. The album, featuring the singles Daysleeper,” “Lotus,” “Suspicion” and “At My Most Beautiful,” draws inspiration from electronic music, using a wide range of tools to create a dreamy pop landscape that is reflective and moody. This expanded deluxe 25th anniversary edition also offers a complete previously unreleased live set from the band’s appearance in ’90s hit TV series Party of Five. 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION PRODUCT OUTLINE Disc 1 Original album remastered Disc 2 A complete previously unreleased 11song 12track live set from the band’s appearance from R.E.M.’s ’99 taping for hit TV seriesParty of Five o The LIVE set represents one of the first times R.E.M. performed songs from Up, so it’s positioned as an intimate “rehearsal” to the instudio crowd. The set includes the hits Up tracks. o Fans are aware that the performance happened, but unaware that this audio capture exists no bootlegs currently online for this bonus material Disc 3 Blu Ray features 5.1 and HD audio for ‘UP’ The original EPK ‘Uptake Performance’ features a collection of songs performed by R.E.M. at Ealing Studios, London 1998 Tracks Daysleeper, Lotus, Suspicion, At My Most Beautiful, Parakeet and Sad Professor Newly upgraded HD music videos for – Daysleeper, Lotus and At My Most Beautiful. Deluxe package includes expansive liner notes by journalist Josh Modell, including new interviews with the band.
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Up 25th Anniversary Edition Double Heavyweight Vinyl
Released in 1998, Up is the eleventh studio album from R.E.M. The album, featuring the singles Daysleeper,rdquo ldquoLotus,rdquo ldquoSuspicionrdquo and ldquoAt My Most Beautiful,rdquo draws inspiration from electronic music, using a wide range of tools to create a dreamy pop landscape that is reflective and moody. This expanded deluxe 25th anniversary edition also offers a complete previously unreleased live set from the bandrsquos appearance in rsquo90s hit TV series Party of Five.nbsp
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She Came To Me Heavyweight Vinyl
The filmnbspShe Came to Menbspis a delightful romantic comedy directed by Rebecca Miller daughter of Arthur Miller, starring amongst others Anne Hathaway, Marisa Tomei and Peter Dinklage.nbspIt tells the story of composer Steven Lauddem Peter Dinklage, who is creatively blocked and unable to finish the score for his highly anticipated comeback opera. At the behest of his wife Patricia Anne Hathaway, formerly his therapist, he sets out in search of inspiration. What he discovers is much more than he bargained for or ever imagined.nbspThe soundtrack is a score by Bryce Dessner featuring one song written and performed by Bruce Springsteen ldquoAddicted to Romancerdquo.The original soundtrack features pianist Katia Labeque.nbspBryce Dessner is a vital force in new music, has won Grammy Awards as a classical composer and with the internationally popular indierock band The National, of which he is founding member, guitarist, arranger, and coprincipal songwriter.nbspHe is regularly commissioned to write for the worldrsquos leading ensembles, from Orchestre de Paris to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and is a highprole presence innbsplm score composition, with credits includingnbspThe Revenant, for which he was Grammy and Golden Globe nominated, Fernando MereillesrsquosnbspThe Two Popes,nbspMike MillrsquosnbspCrsquomon Crsquomonnbspand the forthcomingnbspBardo, by Alejandro Gonzaacutelez Intildeaacuterritu.Dessnerrsquos orchestrations can be heard on the latest albums of Paul Simon, Bon Iver and Taylor Swift.
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Substance ’87 Double Heavyweight Vinyl
New Order are delighted to announce a remastered 2LP black vinyl set of Substance 1987, released via Warner Music on 10th November.Originally released via the legendary Factory Records, Substance compiled all of the bands singles to that point in their 12rdquo versions, and specially new recorded versions of lsquoTemptationrsquo and lsquoConfusionrsquo. The album also included the biggest selling 12rdquo single of all time, Blue Monday, alongside other classic singles The Perfect Kiss, Bizarre Love Triangle and the bandrsquos debut single release Ceremony.The album is the bandrsquos biggest selling to date, with over one million copies sold, going platinum in the UK with a Top 5 hit in True Faith which was accompanied by the seminal video, directed by French choreographer Philippe Decoufleacute. This 180g 2LP collection includes all the bandrsquos singles from the original Substance album.
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Legend Of 1900 Gold & Black Heavyweight Vinyl
Ennio Morricone composed and arranged scores for more than 500 film and television productions, making him one of the most influential and bestselling film composers since the late 50s. The Legend of 1900 Italian La Leggenda Del Pianista SullrsquoOceano is a 1998 Italian drama film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore and starring Tim Roth, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Meacutelanie Thierry. The film is inspired by Novecento, a monologue by Alessandro Baricco. The Legend Of 1900 was nominated for a variety of international awards, winning several for its soundtrack, including a Golden Globe for Best Original Score Motion Picture. This release includes the song ldquoLost Boys Callingrdquo, on which Roger Waters amp Eddie van Halen are featured. Throughout his career, Morricone received an unprecedented number of awards, including Grammys, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs. Ennio Morricone has influenced many artists including Danger Mouse, Dire Straits, Muse, Metallica, Radiohead, Hans Zimmer, and many more. The Legend of 1900 is available as a 25th anniversary edition of 10.000 individually numbered copies on gold amp black marbled vinyl and contains an insert.
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Girlz ‘n Boyz Collected Blue & Pink Double Heavyweight Vinyl
Boy bands and girl groups were a huge factor in 90s and 00s pop culture. From the Backstreet Boys and Take That to the Spice Girls, Sugababes and many more great popbands, they sparked mass hysteria among their young fanbase. Being one of the first bands in the late 80s, New Kids On The Block kicked off the hype, although in the 60s bands like Jackson 5 and The Supremes had been around for quite some time. The pop genre sparked a whole new breed of both boys and girl bands, with 1 hits all around, fueled by the singalong lyrics, catchy videos on MTV, magazines and tours targeting a young audience around the world.nbspGirlz n Boyz Collectednbsprepresents the legendary 90s and 00s girl and boy bands including Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, Sugababes, Take That, Atomic Kitten, New Kids On The Block and many more acts.The 2LPnbspGirlz n Boyz Collectednbspis available as a limited edition on blue LP1 and pink LP2 coloured vinyl and includes an insert.