Late 80’s, Early 90’s Vinyl

Due to a lack of demand as vinyl became known as a “dying medium” in the late 80’s (just as we see happening with CD’s today), any vinyl produced after 88 are some of the most coveted pressings for the hardcore collector.  Here are a few of our favorites from the Cloud 8 vaults.20140106-141833.jpg

Top Left: Love and Theft, Bob Dylan. Very rare on vinyl, factory sealed. Released on Sony Music, 2001.

Bottom Left:  Time Out of Mind, Bob Dylan. Excellent condition. Released on Sony Music, 1997.

Top Right:  Come Visit the Big Bigot, Severed Heads. Record in excellent condition, minimal wear on cover.  Released on Capital Records, 1998.

Bottom Right:  Victim of Love, Erasure.  Slight wear on record.  Released on Sire Records, 1987.

 

The Greats

Some great blues records showed up in Cloud 8 this week.  Josh White, Memphis Slim, Butterfield Blues Band, and Slim Harpo.  Serious blues collectors beware. 20131231-123430.jpg

Great Gift options from Cloud 8

Cloud 8 Records is loaded full of collector’s vinyl.  Tons of limited editions, promo releases, a record nerds cornucopia of hard to find, coveted vinyls.  Don’t know how to pick the right release for the collector on your list, but know what bands they like?  Just grab a few of the hundreds of record-less sleeves in the store, great for framing! A simple and great gift any record collector is sure to love.20131202-112754.jpg

Remember, we now sell gift certificates as well! They are good for any amount and any item in the store!

For prices with shipping quotes on any item featured on our website email jessicadollypython@gmail.com

 

Jazz Party

Great new Jazz section up at the store in Cloud 8 Records. Some of our favorites.

Top Left: Soul Brothers, Milt Jackson & Ray Charles. Atlantic, 1958.  Some wear.

Bottom Left: Water Babies, Miles Davis. Columbia, 1976. Promo copy, great condition.

Top Right: The New Orleans Nightingale, La Vergne Smith. Savoy, 1949.  Good condition.

Bottom Right: The World of Duke Ellington. Columbia, 1974. Promo copy. Good condition. 20131116-122715.jpg

Electric Mud

Epic, ” Electric Mud”, gatefold LP in great Condition. An album surrounded by much controversy upon its release, for being to “hippy blues” by long time Muddy fans, it is loaded with fuzz guitar and psychedelic sounds at times. Included is the 8 page booklet, exclusively featuring photos of Muddy getting his hair done! The gatefold image makes this album a must have for Muddy collectors!

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Rainy Day Blues

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Top Left: Memphis Slim, Soul Blues. Released in ’74 on ALA, this is a great compilation of Slim’s finer works.  A protege to Big Bill Broonzy, Slim was a dark, passionate blues player with a crisp voice and an impeccable key player. Tracks to note; “Lonesome”, “Big Bertha”, and “One Man’s Mad”.

Bottom Left: The James Cotton Band, 100% Cotton.  Released in ’74 on Buddah Records.  Cotton began his professional career playing the blues harp for the notorious Howlin’ Wolf’ in the early 1950s. After a few solo releases, he formed the Jimmy Cotton Blues Quartet in early ’64, then The James Cotton Band in 1970.  Tracks to note, “Burner”, “Creeper Creeps Again”, and “Boogie Thing”.

Top Right: Bobby Bland, Here’s The Man.  Repress from Duke Records in ’75 of Bland’s 1962 studio album, in rough shape but a rare find.  Notable tracks, “Jelly Jelly Jelly” and “Stormy Monday Blues”.

Bottom Right: John Lee Hooker, Detroit Special. Volume 5 of Atlantic Records “Blues Originals” series, released in 1972. Recordings on this album took place in ’53 and ’61. Slight warp but a great play.  Tracks to note, “Misbehaving Baby” and “I Aint Got Nobody”.

 

Gift Certificates Now Available!

Just in time for the holidays, we now offer Gift Certificates for any amount and good for any item in the store! You’re Welcome!20131012-113015.jpg

Grateful Dead

Cloud 8 Music just stocked a TON of first edition, limited press, Grateful Dead records in great condition.  Get em while they last!20131009-131119.jpg

Confessions of a Yuppie Junkie

Cloud 8 has some killer vintage Madonna memorabilia and music right now.  This May 1985 issue of High Times featuring Madonna and Rosanna Arquette is loaded full of great pictures and witty interview questions.   20130930-130531.jpg

Super rare Madonna 8-Tracks, Like a Virgin and True Blue.  20130930-130540.jpg

“Dress You Up”, 12″ Maxi – Single, relesaed in 1984, excellent condition20130930-130546.jpg

“Open Your Heart”, 45″ single, released in 198620130930-130552.jpg