We Laughed and Laughed

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Gretchen

If you haven’t enjoyed comedy via vinyl, you’re missing out! Some of our favorite, raunchiest, comedies from the vaults of Cloud 8.

(Top Left) Lenny Bruce’s American is a must have for Bill Hicks fans. Lenny, who was put on trial in 1964 for his obscene methods of social critique and satire, was forced into bankruptcy, and died from morphine overdose in 1966. Known for his performances to be at their best when he was at his worst, by the time he passed, he had been blacklisted by nearly every nightclub in the United States. On December 23, 2003, 37 years after his death, New York Governor George Pataki, granted Lenny Bruce a posthumous pardon for his obscenity conviction.

(Bottom Left) The third album released by Richard Pryor, “That Nigger’s Crazy” was recorded live at Don Cornelius’ Soul Train nightclub in 1974. It won him a Grammy for Best Comedy Album and maintained a spot at #1 on Billboard music charts for four weeks.

(Top Right) Brother Dave Gardner, Kick Thy Own Self, released in 1960 on RCA, after being discovered by Chet Atkins. Gardner was known for his “beatnik” style comedy and one-liner zings… “folks used to pray to God for rain, and now they call Washington,”, “Say, a Democrat is somebody who expects somethin’ fer nothin’, and a Republican is somebody who expects nothin’ fer somethin’, an’ a Independent is a cat that greases his own car,” and “If I were bound by either party, well then, I might ferget America,”

(Bottom Right) A spin off from National Lampoon Magazine, “That’s Not Funny That’s Sick!” was released in 1977 on vinyl and is a collection of sketches from National Lampoon Radio Hour running Nov. 17, 1973 to Dec. 28, 1974. Performers include Richard Belzer, Christopher Guest, Bill Murray, Mel Brooks, and Paul Shaffer.

Reincarnate for Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Gretchen

Just in time for Mother’s Day, new, custom, one of a kind pieces from Reincarnate.

Finding from the 1930’s with a deep purple glass stone on vintage chain $164

Victorian paste glass “three links” findings with Mother of Pearl on deco 20’s mounts and vintage chain. $164

Composed of 100 % Victorian components (paste glass, pin, and glass beads), this delicate piece is amazing! $215

Victorian paste glass findings, restored beautifully on thin, vintage chain. $78 ea

T Rex, get your T Rex!!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Gretchen

(Top Left) T.Rextacy : Best of T. Rex 1970 -1973. Rare promo edition in great condition.

(Bottom Left) (A Beginning) : Released in 1972 on Fly Records after the successful release of Electric Warrior in 1971. This is a compilation double album containing the albums My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair… But Now They’re Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows and Prophets, Seers & Sages: The Angels of the Ages.

(Top Right) The Slider : This was the seventh studio release, second in glam rock style and was released in 1972. One of the most popular T. Rex albums then and now, its famous for its two hit singles, “Telegram Sam” and “Metal Guru”. This is an incredibly rare promo copy, in excellent condition.

(Bottom Right) A Beard of Stars : Fourth studio album release, comprising Marc Bolan on vocals, guitar, organ and bass and the first release with new partner Mickey Finn (percussion). Released in 1970, it is the first album with electric guitars. This is a SUPER MINT gate fold cover, still in the original shrink! Very rare in the U.S.