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

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”.

 

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

Cloud 8 Must Haves

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Sabbath Bloody Sabbath was the fifth studio album release by Black Sabbath.  Released in December 1973 on Warner Bros, this was an expansive album for the band featuring strings, keyboards, and complex orchestral arrangements.  This is a first edition pressing in the original shrink (unsealed).  Cover has minimal wear around the edges and vinyl is in good condition.

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Madonna’s Madonna was her debut studio album featuring some of everyone’s favorite dance hits, “Lucky Star”, “Borderline”, and “Burning Up” among others. It was released July 27, 1983 on Sire Records with a repress to follow in 85 for the European market.  This is an original pressing in the original shrink (unsealed).  Record has minimal wear and record is in good condition.

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ZZ Top’s First Album released January 16, 1971 on London Records.  A loud, often silly, and certainly brash album full of sexual innuendo, it established the bands identity for years to follow.  Recorded at Robin Hood Studios in Tyler, TX the album failed to produce any real hits but is a gem for ZZ Top lovers.  This is a promo copy, rare, and in good shape compared to most.

Cloud 8 Records is happy to purchase your old vinyl records of various genre and condition. Contact Bucks Burnett to schedule a buying appointment!