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The Vivien Vee project, an Italian singer discovered and produced by young duo Claudio Simonetti - Giancarlo Meo, has certainly been one of the first and best attempts to impose a clear European-style disco music. The first tracks, as well as the sequels, will be released from the banana records and the real big international success comes in 1983 with this album "with vivien vee", thanks in particular to the 2 strong singles "Higher" and "Blue Disease". This album, produced entirely by Giancarlo Meo, contains, in this rare special edition, 6 tracks in extended original versions, very rare to be found individually. Featuring a sound that is still up to date, it also meets the most demanding palates for the finest style of the best disc, all in one single vinyl: From the powerful and robust funky electronic to "Destiny" and "Wanna Feel" reminding of the best production of Change and Peter Jacques Band, still transmitted by milano international classic, "Gotta Go" in pure Imagination style, to the absolute pearls in "Higher" (cult of disco-disco) and "Blue Disease" explosive electro break synth-pop. Particularly important is that the texts are signed by the great Rossana Casale. Basically a vinyl that is unmissable for any collector or fan of the best Italian productions in the 80's.

Hailing from Britain, with origins in Guyana, Jamaica, and St. Vincent, critics and historians agree that the world simply wasn't ready for Cymande. Formed in 1971, the band would become renowned for their progressive, and complex brand of funk music, which fused elements of calypso, jazz, R&B, African music, and British glam rock. Despite touring with Al Green, performing at venues like The Apollo and Soul Train, and having a Billboard R&B hit, Cymande languished in obscurity before disbanding in 1974, only to develop a widespread cult following over the years, and become a treasure trove for crate diggers and beatsmiths. Though their debut album was not a monster hit for Cymande, it allowed them enough fortunes to re-locate to the US, where they further developed their distinct blend of world-influenced funk, and took in the political climate. Their stay in America led to their 2nd album, 1973's Second Time Round, which cultivated afro-inspired arrangements, as well as fusions of reggae and jazz, and a touch of social commentary thrown in. While Second Time Round didn't reach even the minor level of success of Cymande's debut, it did render a dancehall monster in the track "Fug", and numerous other underrated soulful classics. A definite must for any deep funk historian worth their salt.

MOTÖRHEAD - BASTARDS (25th Anniversary Edition) - Limited box set. BASTARDS was the eleventh album by the legendary band with their singer Lemmy Kilmister who passed away in 2015. On the occasion of the quarter-century jubilee of the album, we proudly present the strictly limited 25th Anniversary Edition!

DELUXE VINYL EDITION!!!
The recording featured here captures the entirety of Nirvana's set as part of the Hollywood Rock festival in Rio de Janeiro on 27th January, 1993. Featuring mainly cuts from their first two albums, the set boasts a raw energy that could barely be equalled anywhere then or since.

DELUXE VINYL EDITION!!!
This collection brings together the finest televised appearances that the Doors made during their short but often unpredictable and chaotic career. Featuring performances on a number of shows made between 1967 and 1969, and including live-in-the-studio editions of classics such as 'The End,' 'Light My Fire,' 'Moonlight Drive,' and 'The Soft Parade' among a number of others, these little-heard versions reveal yet another side of this hugely influential and legendary collective.

Guns N Roses have arisen out of two bands (L.A. Guns and Hollywood Roses) and was founded 1985 in Hollywood. Their debut album Appetite For Destruction took over number 1 of the US charts in 1987 and immediately became a mega seller. This rare and limited vinyl album features FM songs and tribute classics

As the revival of the classic '80s hard rock and heavy metal scene continues unabated here in the 21st century, one reunion has been at the top of the wishlist of many a fan for a long time: the songwriting combination of Tracii Guns and Philip Lewis under the L.A. Guns banner. What once seemed like a distant memory with no hope of returning has now come around and fans are about to be rewarded for keeping their fingers crossed and their hopes up. Feeling inspired and excited like they did when they first started out, but with many years of wisdom and experience under their belts, The Missing Peace' will surely please fans of the band's classic albums (the self-titled debut, Cocked And Loaded', and Hollywood Vampires') as well as their widely heralded comeback' albums ( Man In The Moon' and Waking The Dead'). In fact, this album feels like the next logical step after the critically heralded Waking The Dead' album and shows a band invigorated and ready to bash you over the head, as well as wow' you with some epic, slower songs, proving you don't always needs a semi-truck to run people over.

2x CD / 1 Blu-Ray, 4 pocket softpak + booklet

The Doors' 50th anniversary celebration continues this summer with a new Singles collections that spotlight every single and B-side the band released in the U.S., all gathered together for the first time.

THE SINGLES shows the creative chemistry shared by drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Krieger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, and vocalist Jim Morrison, four brilliant artists who made The Doors one of America's most iconic and influential rock bands.
The collection includes the single versions from all six of the landmark studio albums the quartet released between 1967 and 1971, including classics like People Are Strange,' Love Her Madly' and Riders On The Storm.' Also included on the CD versions are four mono radio versions of some of the band's biggest hits, such as Hello, I Love You' and Touch Me,' which have never been made available anywhere after being sent to radio around their original release. The B-sides - many of which are making their CD debut - add another dimension to the band's legacy with such stellar tracks as Who Scared You,' which appeared in March 1969 as the flipside to Wishful Sinful,' and a cover of Willie Dixon's (You Need Meat) Don't Go No Further,' which was paired with the 1971 smash Love Her Madly.'
THE SINGLES also features several songs released after Morrison's passing in 1971. Among those recordings are tracks the surviving trio recorded together ( Tightrope Ride' and The Mosquito'), as well as live selections from posthumous releases ( Roadhouse Blues' and Gloria.')
The Blu-ray disc that accompanies the expanded version of THE SINGLES features a high-resolution Quadraphonic mix of The Best Of The Doors. This 11-song compilation, available on Blu-ray for the first time, was remixed specifically for Quad in 1973 and offers a unique sonic experience on songs like Soul Kitchen,' Moonlight Drive' and Love Me Two Times.'























































[ZZA] DVD-9. Take It As It Comes
[ZZB] DVD-10. Moonlight Drive
[ZZC] DVD-11. Light My Fire

Red or Green Vinyl. It's a surprise

Emotional Tattoos' is the sensational new album by Premiata Forneria Marconi (aka PFM), Italy's most legendary progressive rock band! PFM is a very eclectic and exuberant musical group with a distinctive style that impressively combines rock, progressive, and classical music into one mesmerizing sonic entity. Formed in 1970, the band quickly gained a prominent place on the international scene by making it to the Billboard charts (for 1973's Photos Of Ghosts'), and winning a gold record in Japan while constantly ruling the charts in their home country until today. PFM was honoured with position #50 in the UK Classic Rock Hall of Fame' of the 100 most important artists in the world as well as being awarded two gold records in their home country in 1971 and 1997. Emotional Tattoos' marks the return of the band's trademark sound after two rather experimental releases. The new album takes a melodic rock route while offering surprising musical twists and turns including moody synths, orchestral arrangements, straight-forward guitar-driven passages and wonderful ballads. Gatefold black 2LP + 2CD (The Special Edition 2LP (english) +2CD Digipak (includes both the English & Italian version of the album).

"Heroes" limited edition 40th anniversary 7" picture disc

Nigeria's Kingsley Bucknor's 'Just U and Me' LP gets the long-awaited reissue treatment from Melbourne's Left Ear Records. After cutting his teeth playing with Fela in the 70's and releasing two afrobeat LP's Kingsley travelled the globe before finding himself in London, it's here that he laid down 6 distinctive electro-funk tunes inspired by African rhythms and music he'd heard through his travels in the States and in Europe. Originally issued on Kinglsley's own KAB records in '85 and according to Kingsley the release was well received at the time, but due to constraints of international marketing the record remained mostly unknown outside of his homeland. Fast-forward to 2017 and the stage is set for a new global audience to appreciate the distinct sound of KB.

Contains 3 LP's and 3 MC's

All the MC's are

exclusive to this box

T.Rex : Marc Bolan, Steve Currie, Bill Legend , Mickey Finn. - Limited pressing of rare German broadcast session versions of 2 of the 'heavier' tracks performed by the original classic T.Rex line-up - In Picture bag - 500 Copies, re mastered 2017 - 2017 being an anniversary year for Marc Bolan who would have seen his 70th year had he survived

Boo! It's October and once again Halloween heralds its host of horrible monsters and terrifying creatures. Just in time and ever faithful to his 45 RPMs, El Vidocq has concocted a monstrous playlist. The 1950s and '60s were a frighteningly creative period for both cinema and music. Indeed, both worlds were intimately intertwined, as melodiously illustrated here by Lon Chaney (The Unknown) with his Monster Holidays'. No style lags behinds, from the surf rock of The Noblemen to the cha cha cha of Bruno Martino, the rockabilly of Jim Burgett to the big band jazz of Jackie Jocko... not to mention a dose of parody with the laughing monster of The Cliff Dweller. Get ready to rock and rumble with Frankenstein and Dracula and a hungry horde of zombies, dragons and other horrifying houseguests. Sensitive souls best head to the hills! Wah ha ha ha!!