I'm continuing to plow thru the BOMP WAREHOUSE and coming up with all kinds of goodies for you guys. This time around we have some issues of BOMP magazine from the 70s, some long out of print titles on Voxx and Bomp that we had some extras of in our archives, and more more more.

Also just in, a batch of new imports and restocks. And it wouldn't kill you to get one of our fab remakes of vintage BOMP T Shirts, check it all out below.

And here are some wise words from Greg Shaw, from a 1999 interview, I have it posted on our wall to remind me of the job I have ahead of me in this rock and roll world. Long live Rock!

Thanks guys!
Suzy Shaw

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MSSV – The Scott Aicher EP- Limited Edition 7" with gatefold cover Translucent Red- Label:NOMAD EEL The 2nd lockdown 7" from mssv is a brand new 4 song micro-opera based on an imagined story represented by 4 original panels by artist Scott Aicher, all shown in the deluxe gatefold cover of the limited edition physical 7" disc. 45 RPM $20 SKU:25657

BOMP- #17 Nov 1977 Sex Pistols Who Put The Bomp was a rock music fanzine edited and published by Greg Shaw from 1970 to 1979. Its name came from the hit 1961 doo-wop song by Barry Mann, “Who Put the Bomp”. Later the name was shortened to Bomp!. Shaw was one of the first and best known rock fanzine editors, having founded one of the earliest rock fanzines, the mimeographed Mojo Navigator and Rock ’n Roll News in 1966. Bomp! was an early publishing venue for many subsequently well-known writers, including Lester Bangs and Greil Marcus BOOKS & MAGS $50 SKU:25215

BOMP MAGAZINE- #21- TALKING HEADS 1978 WAREHOUSE FIND Who Put The Bomp was a rock music fanzine edited and published by Greg Shaw from 1970 to 1979. Its name came from the hit 1961 doo-wop song by Barry Mann, “Who Put the Bomp”. Later the name was shortened to Bomp!. Shaw was one of the first and best known rock fanzine editors, having founded one of the earliest rock fanzines, the mimeographed Mojo Navigator and Rock ’n Roll News in 1966. Bomp! was an early publishing venue for many subsequently well-known writers, including Lester Bangs and Greil Marcus BOOKS & MAGS $30 SKU:25213

WHO PUT THE BOMP MAGAZINE- Winter 76 BRIAN WILSON 64 pages. VG+ condition. Contains articles on Brian Wilson, Abba, Monkee Mania, Boston etc. Plus pictures, ads and reviews There is a letter from Gene Simmons of Kiss in the back.BOOKS & MAGS $30 SKU:25261

A BOLHA- Um Passo a Frente ( 60s Brazilian Psych) -Label:LION Brazilian band the Bubbles became the toast of the underground Rio de Janeiro scene, backing Tropicalist singer Gal Costas residence at the Sucata night club in 1970. They won the Best Band of the Festival award at the VII FIC of 1971 (International Festival of Songs), the same year they appeared on Lenos Vida y obra de Johnny McCartney album. After venturing to England to attend the Isle of Wight Festival, they decided to experiment with a heavier sound, more akin to UK bands of that era (Deep Purple, Cream, King Crimson, Humble Pie, with a little Beatles White Album in for good measure) than that of their Brazilian cohorts. A name change to A Bolha later, still loaded with verve and swagger, fueled by drugs, they recorded their first album, which has secured a permanent place as one of the best hard psych rock albums to ever emerge from South America. The LP, Um Passo a frente (A step forward), was released in 1973 by the Continental label, in a gatefold cover which was quite luxurious for the era. This masterpiece, now impossibly hard to find as an original, certainly made a name for A Bolha in the pantheon of 1970s Brazilian rock. But success in the early 1970s was not like it had once been in the old Jovem Guarda or Tropicalist days, when bands had weekly TV shows to help them become well-known nationwide‹and eventually, worldwide. In other words, the meager abilities of Continental to promote the album made it a collectors item, not the fate a band would actively seek for their recordings. Luckily, we at Lion Productions are able to present these recordings to the world all over again, with the additional benefit of a 20-page booklet with band history, photos, and comments on the songs by band leader Renato Ledeira. Includes both sides of the bands infamous hard-rocking 1971 single as bonus tracks. CD $12 SKU:10607

AEROBLUS -ST ( heavy rock/proto metal 1977)Label:HRC "By rights, the band should be called Aeroblues, but the band's name was deliberately misspelled, to give it a 'Rioplatense' touch, by this heavy rock/proto metal band formed in 1977 by Argentine guitarist Norberto "Pappo" Napolitano in Brazil with excellent Brazilian drummer, Júnior; and bassist Alejandro Medina (ex-member of Billy Bond y La Pesada and Manal. Stylistically, dare one say 'samey'—Heavy Blues and/or Proto Metal with not too much variation. But still, it is truly great, and the band has a power that unavoidably moves you, if you can tell a good from a mediocre band in this genre. In case you are wondering, Aeroblus belongs on the list of the good ones. The Aeroblus album shows-off groove and sophistication at the same time; note the strength in the Alejandro Medina's voice, which is quite spectacular. Pappo's voice lacks the same grit and stamina, yet on the other hand he was a fine composer and a fantastic guitarist; his lyrics are obscure and semi-philosophical at times, which suits the apocalyptic sound. CD $14 SKU:25658

ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND- IDLEWILD SOUTH -digipak DBL CD Label:MERCURY NOTE: Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP. Unsealed but mint disc. The 2CD Deluxe edition adds 12 tracks not included on the original release. Bonus tracks are a combination of live tracks, studio cuts and outtakes.The Allman Brothers' second album, is a mixture of chunky grooves and sophisticated textures.It showcases both Gregg Allman's and Dickey Betts' skills as songwriters. This classic album includes the hit `Midnight Rider.' CD $10 SKU:25667

BEAT BOYS - ST ( Brazilian 60s pop-psych , 20 page booklet and rare singles track) - Label:LION Laden with torrid psychedelic moments (released by RCA Victor in 1968), as well as a rare singles track from the same year. A 20-page booklet includes lyrics, and an exploration of the Beat Boys’ fascinating story. .Along with Os Mutantes, the Beat Boys represented the most radical element in Brazilian rock: their name, clothes, hair—and intense fuzz guitar raves—were all fierce indicators of a rebel spirit, and this in a dangerous time for such self-expression. Here is the simple truth: The Beat Boys were at the very epicenter of the cultural revolution that convulsed Brazil during the late 1960’s, that movement of rupture, that bringing together of electricity and avant-garde erudition that has come to be known as “Tropicália.” They backed Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil for their defining moments as artists—both live, and in the studio on tracks which became the opening Tropicalist salvo (a rare EP). So, what were this group of Argentine rock musicians doing in the forefront of all things outrageous in Brazil? More to the point, why is it that very few people, even among the Brazilian music cognoscenti, have ever heard of them? One explanation must be the fact that the band were essentially outsiders to the Brazilian music scene. As unlikely as it was for them to penetrate the inner circles of Brazilian elite musicians (it was unlikely), it was even more unlikely that they would remain there once their closest friends, Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil, were exiled from Brazil. This disc includes the Beat Boys entire output under their own name: their sole album—an exercise in what one might call “controlled Tropicália”,“Caetano called the Beat Boys, an Argentinean group settled in São Paulo who had been inspired by the Beatles, to accompany him in ‘Alegria, Alegria.’ That, in fact marked the beginning of the Tropicalista thing.” —Gilberto Gil CD $12 SKU:23494

CLIMAX -Gusano Mecánico (70s Bolivian power trio /psych masters) -Label:Retro Remasters Plus Bolivian rock band of the late 1960's to mid 1970's. They started as a beat, largely covers, band mixing hard rock, blues and psychedelic influences, issuing a few singles. They went through many styles during their history, later reinventing themselves as an experimental progressive rock outfit with the album "Gusano Mecánico".
The Climax LP is widely regarded as a pinnacle of Bolivian prog CD $14 SKU:20731

DREAM PHASES- New Distractions (L.A band arnging from garage fuzz to space rockLabel:NOMAD EEL "New Distractions takes the group in new directions, towards a more expansive, complete sound that is more evolved than ever. It illustrates more of an experimental flair, with the guys showing a willingness to try new things and not get hemmed in by one particular sonic palette." ~V13. "Eclectic as this record is (ranging from garage fuzz to space rock), it's bound together by its harmonies, lush and ethereal." ~Shindig! Magazine. CD $8 SKU:25656

GENESIS (COLUMBIA)- S/T (70s rock/psych)-Label:RECORD RUNNER This Genesis comes from Columbia, and its a shame they used such a common name, as their music is absolutely unique! Founded by Humberto Monroy (ex-Speakers) in the very early 70s, they released a bunch of lps, of which this is the second one. This same titled album, their second, was recorded in March 1974 and released by Famoso (a Codiscos sub-label). Unusual and charming sound in the folk, rock & psychedelic veins, but always with a wonderful Andinean folk feel. Most of the tracks are written by Humberto but the more famous number included on the album, which received a lot of radio airplay in Columbia at the time, was a chilling cover of "Como decirte cuanto te amo" by Cat Stevens. Also, the psychedelic sounding "Don Simon" was probably their major success.. This is the first ever reissue , and comes with a nice booklet w/linernotes and pictures, and great remastered sound.IMPORT CD $14 SKU:25673

JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE- Winterland- digipak -Label:LEGACY NOTE: Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP. Unsealed but mint disc. Released in a digipak with a 24 page booklet. CD $10 SKU:25666

JJ CALE- To Tulsa and Back -JEWEL CASE-Label:SANCTUARY NOTE: Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP. Unsealed but mint disc. To Tulsa and Back is the 13th album by J. J. Cale, released in 2004. CD $10 SKU:25662

JOHN MAYALL- A Hard Road - digipak Label:LONDON NOTE: Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP. Unsealed but mint disc. A Hard Road is the third album recorded by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, released in 1967. It features Peter Green on lead guitar, John McVie on bass, Aynsley Dunbar on drums and John Almond on saxophone. Tracks 5, 7 and 13 feature the horn section of Alan Skidmore and Ray Warleigh. CD $5 SKU:25661

MInk DEVILLE- Cabretta - JEWEL CASE Label:SECRET NOTE: Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP. Unsealed but mint disc. CD $5 SKU:25660

NEIL YOUNG- Live AT Massey Hall -digipak -Released in a gatefold cardboard sleeve Label:REPRISE NOTE: Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP. Unsealed but mint disc. Great solo acoustic set from Neil at the height of his powers. Recorded in 1971 at Toronto's Massey Hall and finally released in 2007. CD $10 SKU:25664

STOOGES- Search and Destroy- -Raw Mixes Vol 3 jewel case Label:CURTISS NOTE: Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP. Unsealed but mint disc. Made by Curtiss for STOOGES worldwide fan-club. Issued in slimline jewel case. 1 to 5: Raw Power unmixed
6 to 8: CBS out takes NYC 5/19739: Alternate version CD $10 SKU:25665

TOWNES VAN ZANDT- Delta Momma Blues -digipak - Originally released in 1971Label:FAT POSSUM NOTE: Archive copy previously owned by either the owner of ALIVE or BOMP. Unsealed but mint disc. Delta Momma Blues is the fourth album by the country singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt, released in 1970. Unlike his previous albums, which were influenced by Appalachian folk and country music and recorded in Nashville, this album was blues influenced and recorded in New York City. CD $10 SKU:25663

DROIN, DOMINIQUE -Wave On -hand numbered private acid-folk album from France, 1972 ltd ed of 300-Label:SOMMER Beautiful songs in English with acoustic guitars, flute, cello and even full electric backing on the monster 8-minute psychedelic title track. *Hard cardboard sleeve + OBI. *Insert with rare photos and detailed liner notes. *Download card for the full album plus two bonus tracks. *Limited to 300 hand-numbered copiesFirst ever reissue of this impossible to find private acid-folk album from France, 1972, related to Long Orme and originally released as a tiny pressing on cult Kiosque d’Orphée label (the French Deroy). Recorded by French musician Dominique Droin (later a Gipsy Kings backing musician!) and some friends/musicians at a basement studio, the album has a charming homemade vibe and melancholic atmosphere with a strong UK folk influence (think Donovan, John Renbourn, Bert Jansch or Nick Drake). LP $32 SKU:25648

IBLISS -Supernova (Excellent 1969 PSYCH HARD ROCK )- Label:WAH WAH Lengthy and strongly percussive cosmic fussion instrumentals with a middle-eastern flavour by this Kraftwerk-related outfit led by Basil Hammoudi (Organisation). A great, unknown album from the jazzier end of the krautrock spectrum (think of Kollectiv, Thirsty Moon, Niagara, Annexus Quam, Embryo…) Remastered sound, faithfull gatefold sleeve reproduction, insert with liner notes. A limited repressing of only 500 copies - please note that the first pressing sold like hot bread and has been unavailable ever since, do not miss this killer edition repressed by popular demand! LP $30 SKU:24622

ILL WIND - Flashes...(U.S psychedelic / acid rock classic from 1968!)Label:OUT-SIDER US psychedelic / acid rock classic from 1968! “Flashes”, the sole album by Boston based band ILL WIND, was produced by Tom Wilson (Simon & Garfunkel, Mothers Of Invention, Velvet Underground…) and originally released on ABC Records. Terrific West Coast styled sound with male/female vocals, strong guitar interplay and inventive songwriting, featuring titles like “Dark World”, “People Of The Night”, “Hung Up Chick”… and wait till you hear their cover of “High Flying Bird”! *Hard cardboard sleeve + OBI *Includes insert with liner notes and photos. * Includes digital download card. RIYL: Jefferson Airplane, Growing Concern, Moby Grape, Yankee Dollar, Big Brother, Peanut Butter Conspiracy… “…an excellent gateway drug when building a psychedelic LP collection” – Patrick Lundborg (Acid Archives). “…some of the finest psychedelia conceivable.” – Mojo LP $30 SKU:25649

JAHN, LOTHAR -Dreams of 75 (1975 psych/Krautrock) blue swirl Label:LION Lothar Jahn’s "February '75” single was released by the German label Sound Records in 1977. It was a very unusual record, somewhere between psychedelic, folk, and Krautrock. It was reviewed thus on Discogs: “A mysterious journey through Cosmic Psych Folk Kraut, whatever you may call it. Fantastic, from beginning to end. Another Kraut on 45 milestone.” The newly recorded album, “Dreams of ’75,” is an extended riff on the original single, taking that smaller vision as a starting point and then launching into a weirder and wilder psychedelic/progressive stereoscopic headspace than was evident (or possible) on the original single. Lion exclusive: 150x hand-numbered copies on Transparent Blue w/Black Swirl vinyl
•Comes with an 8-page booklet giving Jahn’s thoughts on his life and the dreams which provoked this album.
•Includes the bonus track ‘Merseburger,’ recorded with Olaf Casalich, the singer of famed German band Ougenweide.
LP $30 SKU:25647

LIVINGMORE- Take Me (Bowie/Blondie and the Everly Brothers?) Label:NOMAD EEL If the purpose of an album is to have as many hits on it as possible, then the Los Angeles indie group Livingmore's second album, 'Take Me', out via Nomad Eel Records, succeeds with flying colours. Every single one of the eleven songs on this phenomenal record sounds like it could be a fan favourite and huge pop radio hit. For fans of Blondie, Tori Amos etc. LP $15 SKU:21648

STACK Above all -Wild and heavy psych hard-rock album from California, 1969! Label:OUT-SIDER Definitive reissue of this wild and heavy psychedelic hard-rock album from California, 1969, released in tiny quantities at the time. Ultra-loud guitars (think Blue Cheer or late 60s Who), melodic vocals and thundering rhythm section. Newly remastered sound, original artwork, insert with extensive line notes by genre expert Clark Faville and lots of rare pictures / memorabilia. Bonus track taken from a previously unreleased acetate. “Early LA hardrock blowout with a British sound and Who and Led Zep influences. Best tracks go into ferocious guitar excursions that are among the best anywhere. Mandatory to any hard-rock fan. -Patrick Lundborg (Acid Archives) “Above All is one of the few pure and willfully heavy hard rock albums that rank as both incredibly rare and ultimately essential to a collection of American Rock” -Clark Faville *Hard cardboard sleeve + OBI LP $30 SKU:25650

SUN RA-- Life is Splendid 1971 RECORDINGS Label:TOTAL ENERGY Recorded in performance at Otis Spann Memorial Field, Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival, 1972 for Atlantic Records. NER 3026 Recorded live at the first Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival, September 1972. With first public performance of Space is the Place.From the sleeve notes by John Sinclair: “The best of the Arkestra’s performances during this period unfolded into one continuous multi-media exposition of the music and space philosophy of its leader, moving seamlessly from beginning to end under Ra’s direction to create a splendorous tapestry of sound and sight, the likes of which had never been seen or heard before”. LP $30 SKU:25670

SUN RA & His Intergalactic Arkestra-- Outer SPace Employment AGency- 1973 RECORDINGS Label:TOTAL ENERGY Recorded in concert at Otis Spann Memorial Field, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 9th September 1973. LP $30 SKU:25669

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POPPEES - Jealousy/She's Got It( ORIGINAL PRESSING Powerpop) pic slv Label:BOMP -almost out or print Early BOMP powerpop release ! ( Get em now before they’re gone! PS) 45 RPM $5 SKU:23942

BOMP VINTAGE YELLOW SHIRT WITH RED LOGO- Repro of vintage 70s shirt-PREORDER!Label:BOMP Seen here worn by Paul Collins, and that's Marci Marks from the M&M’s with Paul. Shirt not available since the 70s and not for sale online anywhere at any price. Sizes S/M/L/XL/XXL APPAREL $20 SKU:24486

WHO PUT THE BOMP!- Repro of vintage 70s shirtLabel:BOMP 00% COTTON Repro of the famous 70's "surfing record “ shirt, drawn by one of the original BOMP MAGAZINE artists, Jay Kinney. Seen here worn by the legendary Del Shannon. Shirt not available since the 70's and not for sale online anywhere at any price. Sizes S/M/L/XL/XXL APPAREL $20 SKU:24485

WHO PUT THE BOMP!- Repro of vintage 70s shirtLabel:BOMP 00% COTTON Repro of the famous 70's "surfing record “ shirt, drawn by one of the original BOMP MAGAZINE artists, Jay Kinney. Seen here worn by the legendary Del Shannon. Shirt not available since the 70's and not for sale online anywhere at any price. Sizes S/M/L/XL/XXL APPAREL $20 SKU:24485

RODNEY BINGENHEIMER- Patron Sasitnof Teenage March 75 Phonograph Record Magazine articleLabel: I found a stack of this 6 page xeroxed article in our files, original xeroxes. Nice article by the legendary John Mendelson. Straight from the archives of the legendary BOMP warehouse! BOOKS & MAGS $2 SKU:23836

BARRACUDAS-Thru the Mysts of Time (POWERPOP demos and outtakes) LAST COPIES!~ -Label:VOXX Great collection of demos & outtakes from the time of the first album, with liner notes by the band and cool photos: simply great! CD $10 SKU:23952

BLUE CHEER -7 (1979- Rare look at the world’s first Heavy Metal Blues band!) Label:SHROOMANGEL A new limited edition TEXAS ROCK DYAMONDS series of small press-run CD releases Raw, heavy, and straight to the point—a rare and wonderful glimpse of Dickie Petersons Blue Cheer. Produced by Eric Albronda and Jim Keylor. Recorded at Army Street Studios in 1979. "Blue Cheer 7 represents a rare look at the world's first true Heavy Metal Blues Band during a late 70s reincarnation which was closest to the sound of their original great success with "Vincebus Eruptum," their million selling debut. "In 1972, the late Dickie Peterson, walked out of the studio after announcing Blue Cheer was finished, after punching his drummer in the mouth for trying to make him drink carrot juice. Despite a glowing review of their sixth LP, "Oh! Pleasant Hope!" by Lester Bangs in Rolling Stone, the band's demise was swift, and about as loud as one hand clapping. Peterson, by his own admission, struggled for years with drug and alcohol abuse, but wasn’t ready to give up on his band. In 1974, an association with Kim Fowley could not get the revamped Blue Cheer lineup a recording contract, though the demos they made together were quite good. Five years later, Dickie had another go at it, briefly enlisting guitarist, singer and songwriter Tony Rainier (whose older brother had been a Cheer roadie before dying in Vietnam) and drummer Michael Fleck." Packaged in a luxurious 6 panel digipac includes expanded artwork and seven additional bonus tracks not on the LP version! CD $12 SKU:24719

HOLY GHOST RECEPTION COMMITTEE #9- Collected Works ( 22 psych tunes sure to blow your mind! ) Label:VOID/HALLUCINATIONS RECORDS Twenty-two cool, raw, psychedelic songs with a Christian twist that are sure to blow your mind. These boys were going to Catholic High in the late 60's, dropping acid, and listening to the Beatles and the Byrds. The Holy Ghost Reception Committee No.9 were a band of young kids bored with regular Catholic hymns. While secretly listening to The Beatles and The Byrds while their parents were asleep, they came up with the idea of singing religiously inspired music with a modern music rhythm. This idea took off right away amongst other young people in their area, and even was accepted by their pastor, who ended up getting them a deal to record their music. They released two albums, both great garage/psych albums. One of the best examples of what Christian psych can be. Both Holy Ghost Reception Committee LPs ("Songs For Liturgical Worship” and “The Torchbearers” — both released in 1969) — on one disc. CD $10 SKU:25248

JOYNER,BRUCE & THE UNKNOWNS- ST (80s pop gem from Early Sire band ) - Label:MARILYN Forgotten 1981 pop gem featuring legendary singer/songwriter Bruce Joyner when he was only 18.
Anthology of this seminal LA band from the early 80s which recorded for Sire. The album includes unreleased material and liner notes by Bruce Joyner. CD $10 SKU:23953

PRETTY THINGS-S.F SORROW (”A psychedelic masterpiece”)Label:MADFISH Issued in a cardboard fold out cover with 16 pages booklet One of the greatest albums of the psychedelic era, that’s what we say. “A psychedelic masterpiece,” says the Guardian. Re-mastered from the original Abbey Road tapes. "Who could ever have thought, going back to the Pretty Things' first recording session in 1965, which started out so disastrously that their original producer quit in frustration, that it would come to this? The Pretty Things' early history in the studio featured the band with its amps seemingly turned up to 11, but for much of S.F. Sorrow the band is turned down to seven or four, or even two, or not amplified at all, and they're doing all kinds of folkish things here that are still bluesy enough so you never forget who they are, amid weird little digressions on percussion and chorus; harmony vocals that are spooky, trippy, strange, and delightful; sitars included in the array of stringed instruments; and an organ trying hard to sound like a Mellotron. Sometimes one gets an echo of Pink Floyd's "Piper at the Gates of Dawn" or "A Saucerful of Secrets," and it all straddles the worlds of British blues and British psychedelia better than almost any record you can name. The album, for those unfamiliar, tells the story of "S.F. Sorrow," a sort of British Everyman -- think of a working-class, luckless equivalent to the Kinks' Arthur, from cradle to grave. And it does show a pathway between blues and psychedelia that the Rolling Stones missed entirely. This CD reissue on Snapper adds four valuable songs from their 1967-1968 singles ('Defecting Grey,' 'Mr. Evasion,’ 'Talkin' About the Good Times,' and 'Walking Through My Dreams'). This version of 'Defecting Grey' is the original, long, uncut five-minute rendition, which is not of trivial importance—it's superior to the shorter one used on the official single.” —Bruce Eder, AllMusic The Pretty Things were fundamental in the development of British music. They enjoyed much critical success and were a huge influence on artists as diverse as David Bowie, Aerosmith, The Ramones, Bob Dylan, The Sex Pistols, The White Stripes, Kasabian, The Lightning Seeds and countless more. Their music has been used in feature films including Guy Ritchie's 'RocknRolla', and on TV shows as recent as Britannia II. The band created a rich music catalogue including the classic albums The Pretty Things, S.F. Sorrow & Parachute, and remained a significant artistic and creative force throughout their entire 55+ year career. They have continued to release iconic and influential recordings, right up to the present day, with a new album due for release later this year. They also remained a potent live act, as is shown on 'The Final Bow', highlighting their last electric gig at the O2 which featured special guests including Van Morrison and David Gilmour accompanying Phil and The Pretty Things live on stage. CD $12 SKU:24000

PRETTY THINGS-GREATEST HITS -LTD ED DBL-Label:MADFISH CD #1 25 Tracks of the very best from the dirtiest, hairiest, loudest, most controversial and influential band the world has ever seen CD #2- The Pretty Things Incredible 100 Club show from December 2010, a piece of Rock 'n' Roll history. Essential early British R&B sound from the band that stubbornly refused to lie down to popular demand; The Pretty Things religiously stuck to their guns by making great, exciting, challenging and often violently aggressive records that just weren’t quite acceptable enough to slot into the breathlessly presented but carefully airbrushed new youth-culture media. Includes the instantly recognisable ‘Rosalyn,' 'Don’t Bring Me Down,' 'Cry To Me' and many other brilliant evidences of a musicianship at the forefront of an evolving rock music scene through the 60s, 70s and 80s. The band’s songwriting prowess is best highlighted when, after their brief fling with minor R&B hits alongside such bands as The Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Yardbirds and Manfred Mann, they hit the ground running with music that fueled the “Swinging Sixties” and Mod Culture in the late 60s. The shift to Psychedelic Rock saw The Pretty Things ensconced in Abbey Road Studios, alongside The Beatles and The Pink Floyd, to record the world’s first rock opera, "S.F. Sorrow.” This spearheaded the London psychedelic revolution alongside a new completely breed of acts, like The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Jimi Hendrix and the aforementioned Pink Floyd. So, although this “Greatest Hits” album has few charted songs, it is a truly meaningful historical document of the greatest band with the fewest hits, but with the best music.

The Pretty Things’ "Greatest Hits" features as the final track: 'Mr. Tambourine Man,' which was originally offered to The Pretty Things — who turned it down before The Byrd’s famous version was recorded; the Pretty’s finally recorded their own take in 2016, keeping true to their style. Booklet includes individual track commentary from band members Dick Taylor and Phil May, plus liner notes from long-time manager Mark St. John. The double CD, presented in a 6-panel digipack packaging, contains a special bonus CD of an exclusive recorded performance of the band’s debut self-titlted album at London’s infamous 100 Club.The Pretty Things were fundamental in the development of British music. They enjoyed much critical success and were a huge influence on artists as diverse as David Bowie, Aerosmith, The Ramones, Bob Dylan, The Sex Pistols, The White Stripes, Kasabian, The Lightning Seeds and countless more. Their music has been used in feature films including Guy Ritchie's 'RocknRolla', and on TV shows as recent as Britannia II. The band created a rich music catalogue including the classic albums The Pretty Things, S.F. Sorrow & Parachute, and remained a significant artistic and creative force throughout their entire 55+ year career. They have continued to release iconic and influential recordings, right up to the present day, with a new album due for release later this year. They also remained a potent live act, as is shown on 'The Final Bow', highlighting their last electric gig at the O2 which featured special guests including Van Morrison and David Gilmour accompanying Phil and The Pretty Things live on stage. CD $12 SKU:24001

RADIO MOSCOW - LIVE AT ROCKPALAST 2015 (2CD+DVD)-Label:MIG On March 23, 2015, the power trio Radio Moscow performed as part of the Crossroads Festival in the Bonner Harmonie on Rockpalast. Parker Giggs spreads casual licks and wafting vibes into the sloping fan auditorium, his vocals are at their peak, Marrone and Meier unpack the steam hammer. The official heavy blues rock retro clap is guaranteed without slipping into any clichés. Radio Moscow show themselves at their best. CD $24 SKU:24113

RUDI TCHAIKOVSKY- The Castles Equivalent (rare 1975 prog, CD ONLY)-Label:SEELIE COURT 380 copy limited edition first pressings in mini card gatefold sleeves, from Glass Masters (not cdrs)Their blatantly deranged name conceals Yes and Genesis-like progressive rock artistry and British progressive neo-classicism from the intellectual leftfield choice. Extended complex tracks, keyboard and guitar interplay and unusual lyrics. From 1975. CD $19 SKU:24826

SANDALWOOD-CHANGELING(1971 folk /rock holy grail)-Label:SEELIE COURT LTD ED OF 300 Originally released in 1971 in an edition of only 50 copies, all of which were handed out to friends, this UK folk-rock holy grail sees its awaited reissue on vinyl. Featuring two girls (on vocals and guitar) and a male bassist, Sandalwood played utterly beguiling fairy-like folk rock. Genre addicts will adore this LP. CD $19 SKU:24761

SEALAND AIRLINES-ST (prog rock IYL BLue Oyster Cult/Pink Floyd) Label:THE SIGN Debut album by progrock band Sealand Airlines from Ukraine.An experimental, cross-genre record with a wide array of sounds and lyrical influences, ranging from progrock to kraut, psychedelic, hard rock, electronic and synth-pop. For fans of Blue Oyster Cult, early Yes, Foreigner, Genesis and Pink Floyd. CD $19 SKU:24427

SHAKERS,LOS -And Shakers For You- TWo Originals + 7 BONUS TRACKS 68/71 Uruguayan Rock/-Label:CIRCOLO DEL DIS Los Shakers were a popular rock band in 1960s, and a significant part of the Uruguayan Invasion in Latin America. The band was formed in 1963 in Montevideo, Uruguay. They were modeled after The Beatles, and even adopted similar haircuts and clothing. The band sang many songs in English, despite their location, and gained their greatest popularity in Argentina, where they were huge stars. Los Shakers were: Hugo Fattoruso and his brother Osvaldo—who later were in Opa—Roberto "Pelín” Capobianco, and Carlos"Caio" Vila. This disc includes both the debut album (1965) and the second album (1966) by the band. There is a dominating beat on all tracks—a dynamic concept bolstered by excellent compositions—plus plenty of excellent cover CD $14 SKU:20374

SHAM 69- The Game (1996 release)Label:PsychoRelic UK punk rockers CD $10 SKU:24336

STRAY-Mudanzas (1966 hard rock prog)- Label:TALKING ELEPHANT Stray had a prolific career, yet managed to elude the fame enjoyed by contemporaries like Cream, Thin Lizzy, or even Mountain. Formed in 1966, the hard rock, prog, and R&B outfit comprised of vocalist/guitarist Del Bromham, vocalist/guitarist Steve Gadd, bass player Gary Giles, and drummer Ritchie Cole signed to Transatlantic Records and released its debut, self-titled album in 1970. The group flirted with success throughout the '70s, releasing nine more records. “Mudanzas” (“Changes”) was their 1973 album. ‘I Believe It’ is an elegiac number crowned with a guitar solo reminiscent, in key, to ‘Stairway to Heaven;’ ‘Pretty Things’ more urgent, with room for blistering six-string work from Del Bromham. The guitarist did away entirely with these frills on more stripped-down, fan-familiar hard rock efforts like the Quadrophenia-esque ‘It's Alright Ma!’ and the Status Quo-styled boogie rock of ‘Hallelujah.’ He then led the group down distinctly Beatles-ish roads on ‘Oil Fumes and Sea Air’ and ‘Soon as You've Grown.’ Del Bromham (guitarist): “When we were signed up by Wilf Pine of Worldwide Artists, his decision was to take us off of the road for a while as we’d been constantly gigging for years. He thought coming back after a period of absence with a new sound and look could be what was needed. So now music was going to be the top priority. I remember when Wilf heard the new material for ‘Mudanzas’ he said: ‘I thought I’d signed the new Black Sabbath, but I think I’ve found the Beatles instead.’” CD $12 SKU:24857

SUPREME JUBILEES--It'll All Be Over (California gospel-soul)Label:LITA If God had a disco, the DJ would be playing California gospel-soul group The Supreme Jubilees. “We won’t have to cry no more,” the tuxedo-clad group would sing, in high, angelic vocals over smooth grooves. “It’ll all be over.” Prepare to dance and contemplate death all at the same time. A band of brothers and cousins, the group was founded from two families: brothers Joe and Dave Kingsby plus Dave’s son David Kingsby Jr., and keyboardist Leonard Sanders plus his brothers Phillips (drummer), Tim (bassist), and Melvin (tenor). The Sanders clan grew up singing together in the Witness of Jesus Christ church in Fresno CA, where dad Marion was pastor. Guitarist Larry Price–who belonged to neither family–completed the line-up that recorded the group’s first–and, prophetically, only–album, It’ll All Be Over. Released in 1980 on the group’s own S&K (Sanders & Kingsby) label, It’ll All Be Over pinpoints a fatalistic mood exemplified by the title. Its lyrics drawn from the Old Testament, its sound from the church by way of the disco, and it’s a feel captured by the album cover–a low, orange sun setting over the Pacific ocean. It is, as Jessica Hundley observes in the brand new liner notes, “both apocalyptic and seductive.” CD $10 SKU:24737

t2-1971- 1972 W 12 PAGE BOOKLET(PSYCH PROG Power trio)Label:ACME LION Third and last archival set of recordings from the classic era of UK psych/prog legends T2. Digipack with 12-page booklet detailing T2's three sets of recordings from the psychedelic era CD $12 SKU:15489

TELESCOPES -EXPLODING HEAD SYNDROME(psych space rock)-Label:TAPETE Influence from artists such as Suicide, The Velvet Underground and The 13th Floor Elevators. The 11th full-length from The Telescopes consists of eight songs and incantations that form a series of sonic convulsions stretching the parameters of intuitive composition to the point of auditory illusion. CD $19 SKU:24112

WILDEBEEST- Bushrock 1 (1981 S African prog)Label:FRESH Recorded in 1981, “Bushrock 1” is the sound of a truly African progressive rock band in full flight: thundering African percussion, hard rock guitars, swirling Celtic violin and soaring vocals all combine to form a heady musical brew. The "Bushrock" concept was ex Freedom’s Children drummer Colin Pratley's brainchild. On Wildebeest's live set “Bushrock 1,” the audience is advised to "settle back and relax"— then the music grabs you, throws you around, and does not let up through nine songs and nearly 45 minutes of adventurous rock. Take a sharp guitarist (Boet Faber), a thundering, driving bassist (Piet Botha), add an exuberantly talented drummer (Colin Pratley) and a rocking violin (Dave Tarr), sweeten with some lovely female vocals (Karlien van Niekerk), crank up the volume, and you’ve got the basis of Wildebeest's thundering, stampeding rock album. The songs are primarily driven by beat and rhythm—Piet's bass punctuates and emphasizes as it drives along, the rock steady and creative drumming is ever present, and the violin becomes an essential rock instrument. Then the guitar sears and soars. Masterful rock, with the great Colin Pratley flailing away on the drums. I think of it as Progressive Jungle Music.” The album was recorded live in 1981, and before that makes you pause, remember that the concept of energetic jungle rock music has rarely been better served before or since; the album features two different “covers” of Freedom’s Children tunes from their classic “Astra” album... not a surprise really, as Tarr and Pratley were both former members of that band. CD $14 SKU:25122

KNUCKLE GIRLS, VOL. 1-14 BOVVER BLITZERS FROM THE SEQUINED SISTERS TUFF ENUFF TO RUMBLE WITH ANY MISTER-Label:ANGRY YOUNG WOMEN An all-girl foot-stompin' bovver rock compilation. Bovver Birds & Knuckle Girls... a rare burst of etiquette. So what would you get on a date with a Bovver Bird or a Knuckle Girl? A few harsh words and a cheap thrill- or a competitively-priced thrill, at least. Up against the wall. Nothing fancy, just a bit of "hanky panky" with your tougher-than-average Knuckle Sandwich Nancy. "Girls used only to resort to psychological bullying. Now they're moving in gangs and using bicycle chains, knives and clubs. In fact they're beginning to behave in a way once only associated with the roughest of boys." ~Henry Clover, Press Officer Of The National Union Of Teachers. COMP LP $25 SKU:24377

CRAMPS, THE- PERFORMING SONGS OF SEX, LOVE AND HATE-Label:MIND CONTROL From the ashes of the mythical Argentine duo Sandhy & Mandhy—who recorded in 1969 the intensely rare and beloved album “Para Castukis” (reissued by Lion Productions on vinyl and CD), a record suffused with beat and psychedelic influences—comes this resurrection by Mandhy of his "Celestial Stories." Alberto Vanasco Jr. (Mandhy) resumes his musical tale with twelve tracks written between 1968 and 1978. Recorded with the analogue essence and sound of the 70s, using vintage instruments like Farfisa and Hammond organ, and fuzz guitar. Features Argentine rock legends Nexus as the backing band. A record which brings together all of the various crucial elements of Argentine rock music: psychedelia, heavy blues, classic rock, and progressive rock. Stunning LP $25 SKU:24547

CRAWDADDYS, THE - Here 'Tis - Voxx 200.046 1987 ORIG PRESS.Label:VOXX Though they were around the better part of a decade, The Crawdaddys only ever released one album and a couple of 45s. After their breakup, it turned out they had spent quite a lot of time in studios, and had the demos to prove it. This posthumous release assembles the best of their unreased work, with rare photos and documentation. LP $30 SKU:25607

CRAWDADDYS, THE - Crawdaddy Express (great 80s garage classic!Label:VOXX COVER HAS SOME SCUFFS, the usual shopwear for something of this age, but mint vinyl The classic album from this San Diego band which started the 80's garage revival. Truly great mod/R&B sound recorded in righteous mono! LP $25 SKU:25671

DEGRADS-ST (1983 Doors, Shoes,Lou Reed inf) SAALELabel:CAMELEON This American group released a single in 1983 which is included on this LP. Also includes 8 previously unreleased tracks from the same year, which are not only influenced by The Buzzcocks but also Television, Lou Reed, The Doors, The Shoes and art punk. Limited to 500 copies. LP $18 SKU:24340

LITTLE BIG HORN -ST (West Coast, Americana and hard-rock) DLB LP SAALE!Label:SOMMOR Little Big Horn evolved from Luton-based pop-psych band Wild Silk. As occurred with many British bands from the 60s, they adopted different musical influences as the decade progressed and "underground" was the thing to be, so by the late 60s, Little Big Horn incorporated West Coast, Americana and hard-rock elements to their powerful sound. Their sole album was released only in Germany in 1971 as part of a deal between Shel Talmy Productions and the Bellaphon label (along with other obscure acts like Sunday and Diabolus) and it's an interesting mix of rootsy Americana and heavy rock. Here’s the first ever legit vinyl reissue, expanded to a double LP set with the addition of the killer 45 B-side “Just A Game” and excellent unissued material from the time. Transferred from original master tapes. Gatefold sleeve plus insert with rare photos and detailed liner notes by AlecPalao.RIYL: The Band, Led Zeppelin, Byrds, Badfinger, Grapefruit, Bronco, Plastic Penny, Youngbloods… LP $28 SKU:24476

MCCULLY WORKSHOP - Genesis(S. African 60's psych/garage/beat ) Label:MISSING VINYL Obviously influenced by the many British R&B band of the 60's (KINKS, YARDBIRDS, PRETTY THINGS, etc). Packed with psych guitars, brassy interludes a la early Chicago or Blood Sweat & Tears and funky tracks like Stone Man and Red Light City, Genesis is highly prized by collectors worldwide. LP $28 SKU:24793

O.P.M.C. -Amalgamation (1970 acid psych w insert)Label:WAH WAH A splendid vinyl reissue of this much sought after psych LP by a great Dutch-British duo, consisting of Barrie Webb and Teun van der Slikke, who were joined by a host of highly regarded guest musicians. Originally released in 1970 by Pink Elephant, the music is a wonderful mixture of druggy folk, spacy guitar and haunting melodies that some sources have considered to be vaguely reminiscent of Love's 'Forever Changes'. They were located in Amsterdam's red light district, which is why they called themselves Oldest Profession(al) Music Company, or in short O.P.M.C. This reissue comes with remastered sound, a quality glossy laminated sleeve reproducing the original artwork, bonus tracks and an insert with photos and liner notes. Limited edition of only 500 copies. LP $28 SKU:24773

PEPPERMINT TROLLEY CO-ST (1968 Calif. psych/sunshine pop/ folk )Label:OUT-SIDER A lovely 1968 US psychedelic/sunshine pop and folk rock LP with baroque elements gets reissued on vinyl (for the first time) with reproduced artwork. The album includes the tasteful singles 'Baby You Come Rollin' Across My Mind', 'Trust' and 'Beautiful Sun'. The band members hailed from Redlands, California. LP $28 SKU:24775

REDUCERS-Guitar Bass, Drums (70s w catchy melodies and killer licks) Label:RAVE ON Triumphant final LP featuring the anthemic "Don't Ya Wanna Rock" and "My Problem" with guest vocals from Mark Mulcahy (Miracle Legion, Polaris). These 11 tunes sizzle, with revved-up guitars cruising along over taut bass and spot-on drums drawn from the garage- and pub-rock traditions. The guitar riffs are tight and loud, and the melodies take unerring aim at that part of your brain that feeds them onto an endless loop for your continued (and continual) listening pleasure. LP $10 SKU:24475

SOJOURNER-- WIngs Like An Eagle-Original sealed copies 1979 (Xtian prog psych)Label:NO Private press Christian prog psych from 1979. Long haired Jesus-rocking male foursome from Baton Rouge, LA play melodic folk rock. Also includes the more hard rock 'Stumble Bumble'. Reportedly only 500 pressed. Cool custom looking cover is still sealed, and comes with the original lyric insert LP $25 SKU:24379