Inside Miracle

Inspired by a stint in a New York Sanitarium, From The Inside, Alice Cooper’s 11th studio album release came out in 1978 on Warner Bros.  According to Cooper, the songs were all based on characters he met during his stay.  These characters were later used to form the story line for the Marvel Premier #50 comic book, featuring Alice Cooper.  This promo copy is in excellent condition and the cover is in good shape as well.  Priced to sell. 20130318-132603.jpg

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“Singing together in a recording miracle”, this MGM release in 1965, produced by Jim Vienneau, features Hank Jr singing along with his father’s recordings with perfect timing and cadence, backed by the Jordanaires.  A gem for lovers of the Williams family tradition.  Cover and vinyl are in great shape.  $14…get it outa here!20130318-132625.jpg

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Trays of fun randomness

I personally love to dig through tray after tray of found random objects. We have those here and we stock them regularly.

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Banners

Oddfellows banner from 1880’s with Eye of Providence and Skull.  $700  20130314-144045.jpg

 

Fabulous Order of Eastern Star Point Banners.  $98 each20130314-144104.jpg

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Romantic

Allison is wearing a beautiful 1930’s dress $75. Jewelry by Reincarnate $138.

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Crimson Testure Symposium

A Young Person’s Guide to King Crimson is a compilation, 2LP set, released in 1976.  The songs were selected by and quoted as “personal favorites” of Robert Fripp.  The cover is in good shape and both LP’s are in excellent condition.

Notable Tracks:

  • “Epitaph”
  • “I talk to the Wind”
  • “Moonchild”
  • “The Court of the Crimson King”20130311-124413.jpg

Released in 1988 on the full length album,  VIVIsectVI, “Testure” received  a 12″ single release on red vinyl shortly after its controversial music video release.  The name is said to be a combination of “testing” and “torture” as its lyrics demonize government animal testing, with graphic images shown in the music video.  Side B includes the tracks “The Second Opinion” and “Serpents”.  Cover and vinyl are both in great condition.20130311-124421.jpg

In spite of the title, this album does NOT contain any poetry.  Melvin Stewart does provide narration in “Scenes from the city”, however there is no other spoken word on the album.  Those who enjoy Mingus’ Mingus Ah Um album will recognize “Slippers” as it forms the basis of “Open Letter to Duke”.  This copy is sealed.

Personnel:

  • Jimmy Knepper – Trombone
  • Shafi Hadi – Tenor and Alto Sax
  • Bill Hardman – Trumpet
  • Clarence Shaw – Trumpet
  • Dannie Richmond – Drums
  • Horace Parlan – Piano
  • Bob Hammer – Piano

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Random Photos

We always have a great selection of nostalgic photographs and snapshots from days gone by.

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Butthole Hooker Motels

Recorded live at the Meridean in San Antonio, TX in 1984. Includes “Wichita Cathedral” and “Cowboy Bob”.  Released on Alternative Tentacle Records with a special thanks noted to River City Music of San Antonio.

“All Rights Up Your Butt”

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A great compilation of works by the late, great, John Lee Hooker.  Side A consists of recordings from Detroit via 1949-1950, side B via 1954 (5 songs per side).  “Let Your Daddy Ride” and  “Good Rockin’ Mama” make this European import a must have.  Printed in 2010 on Doxy.

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The inner sleeve says it best….

“…..Some of this music is in the movie.  Some of this music is not in the movie…Some of the music that’s in the movie is not in the album.  Some of the music that was written for the movie is not in the movie or the album.  ….Some of the situations described in the song texts are real. Some of them are not so real….”

Composed and orchestrated by Frank Zappa.  Performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

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