“The Possum’s” Last “No Show”

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Gretchen

Cloud 8 has been making a big push to broaden the country music LP selection in the store. Here are a few from Country music legend, George Jones. “No Show” Jones was widely known and often celebrated for his hard-drinkin’, fast-livin’, unreliable reputation which preceded him in the 60’s and 70’s. With over a 150 hit songs under his belt and buckle, he became an avid, and public complainant of pop influenced, modern country music in his later years. The 90’s saw Jones and many of his colleagues removed from radio air play for new, weekly, pop hits. He continued to perform and record right up until the end of his life however, to an ever growing and dedicated fan base. On April 26, 2013, after being hospitalized for fever and irregular blood pressure, Jones died in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 81 years old.

Record Store Day!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Gretchen

In honor of Record Store Day, Cloud 8 Records will be taking 20% off ALL of its music inventory at the store, April 20th and 21st. Bucks (owner of Cloud 8) will be hanging out all day (both days) giving out sweet deals, even some freebies! So when you are done chasing down deals all over town on new release vinyl, come by and pick out your old favorites at Dolly!

Where else are you going to find records like this in Dallas ?!?!?!

(LEFT) A fabulous, super obscure, collectors album; Nudie & His Mandolin is an original pressing from the famed western Tailor & creator of the “Nudie Suit”, worn by Hollywood and Nashville stars alike. The inside booklet contains dozens of pictures of Nudie and his celebrity friends. The inside cover includes autographs by Nudie and Guy Madison. Record is in good condition, minor wear on cover.

(RIGHT) An album recorded by chance on December 18th 1969: Buddy and The Juniors is a raw, informal, acoustic session consisting of Chicago’s greatest blues artists; Buddy Guy, Junior Mance, and Junior Wells. The impromptu recording was done in one day, followed by one day of mixing in the studio, and later released on the Blue Thumb label in 1970. Its creation began a long feud with Guy’s label at the time, Vanguard. After they refused to pay for his flight to New York to mix an album he’d already cut with Junior Mance and Gary Bartz, Guy responded by teaming up with “the Juniors” and Blue Thumb boss, Bob Krasnow, to produce this gritty, must have album for blues lovers. This marble colored vinyl is in great condition, with minimal ware on cover.

Rare Music Ads from Cloud 8

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Gretchen

This New Musical Express ad from 1979 is a double promo for The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle by the Sex Pistols. In collaboration with their manager, Malcolm McLaren, the Sex Pistols created this “mockumentary” which tells a fictional story of the formation, rise and subsequent breakup of the band. By the time the double album soundtrack was released, the band had already broken up (for real). Johnny Rotten’s refusal to participate in recording sessions resulted in the supplementation of John Lydon’s vocals from the October 1976 demo session recording. This rare and historical ad is in great condition and framed to sell.

Featured in Melody Marker Magazine in 1976, this is a rare promo ad for Grateful Dead’s live double album, Steal Your Face. It is in great condition and framed for purchase.

David Bowie’s 6th studio release, Aladdin Sane (a pun on “A Lad Insane”) was released in 1973. Bowie himself described Aladdin Sane as simply “Ziggy goes to America”, most of the tracks being observations he composed on the road during his 1972 U.S. tour. This original ad from Melody Maker Magazine was the debut of this iconic Bowie image. Excellent condition and framed for purchase.

Every Bowie Release on Vinyl!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Gretchen

With over 25 studio Albums in his career and 9 live recordings, David Bowie has one of the most eclectic discographies in pop rock. Cloud 8 Music currently has at least one copy of every studio release in stock, many in duplicates and rare issues.

This super mint, German, RCA import copy of Heroes, released in 1977, was the second to be released as part of Bowie’s “Berlin Trilogy” in collaboration with Brian Eno. One of the most popular albums of his early career and certainly one of his most successful, Heroes inspired other artists as much as it did its fans. While recording Double Fantasy, John Lennon was quoted to be in hopes of, “doing something as good as ‘Heroes’.”

His seventh and last release with the bulk of ‘The Spiders from Mars’, Pin Ups is composed exclusively of covers.

Bowie’s words from the Album Booklet (included with this copy):

“These songs are among my favourites from the ’64–67′ period of London. / Most of the groups were playing the Ricky-Tick (was it a ‘y’ or an ‘i’?) -Scene club circuit (Marquee, eel pie island la-la). / Some are still with us. / Pretty Things, Them, Yardbirds, Syd’s Pink Floyd, Mojos, Who, Easybeats, Merseys, The Kinks. / Love-on ya!”

This rare promo copy is in great condition with fair wear on the corners of the cover.

Bowie’s fifteenth studio release, Let’s Dance, exploded in 1983, with its Title Track quickly becoming his biggest hit single to date. Other hits including “Modern Love” and “China Girl” ensured Let’s Dance as his most successful album to date as well, with over 6 million copies sold worldwide.

Monday Blues

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Gretchen

Once again, we owe thanks to Monk Records. This Italian label has been spitting out represses of some of the best early American Blues artists for years, including Blind Blake. This sealed copy includes 18 phenomenal tracks, an absolute gem.

Recorded originally for release on Warner Bro. Records, these early 1940’s recordings have been released on Moses Asch Folkways Records. There are 10 tracks in total, all songs written by Woody Guthrie. Both the record and cover are in excellent condition. Recorded during the late 50’s as the American Folk music revival was just getting underway, Odetta and The Blues was released in 1962. All of the songs are classic, including covers of Bessie Smith’s “Weeping Willow” and “Nobody Knows You”. The cover has slight ware on the front, with all corners and edges in good shape. The record is in great condition.

Kill The Slits Show

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Gretchen

Recorded live at the Gibus Club (Paris) in 1978, this is a fabulous avant-garde performance by The Slits at their most fearless. This 2005 release on Earmark (Italy) is still sealed and a great find for punk fans. Notable tracks include “femme fatale”, “vaseline”, and “split”.

Local, Dallas grind-core band Kill The Client, released their third, full length album, Set for Extinction in 2010. Their first album to be released on Relapse, this limited edition, colored vinyl issue is still sealed and in great condition! With 19 tracks blasted at you in a mere 23 minutes, this is a grind lovers dream and must have.

Original Pressing. A must have for any true party animal with a record player.

Inside Miracle

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Gretchen

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.

“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!

Crimson Testure Symposium

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Gretchen

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”

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.

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

Easy Biting Stardust

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Gretchen

Released in 71 on Mercury Records, this promo copy is a rare gem with production assistance from both Rod Stewart and Elton John.

Thank you Monk for once again re-releasing one of the best blues recording artists in 12″ format. When 75% of the song titles have the word Blues in them, you know you are doing right!

This orange label, first edition has just been marked down! Come get it before someone else does! It is in nothing less than mint condition!

Butthole Hooker Motels

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Gretchen

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”

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.

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.

DOLLY PYTHON

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