classicalbums asked:

Released in March 1987, U2’s The Joshua Tree quickly became the fastest-selling album in British chart history, selling almost 250000 copies within its first week of release. In the US it was equally as successful, topping the Billboard album chart for nine weeks, spending 58 weeks in the Top 40 there, and earning a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The Joshua Tree gave birth to several major hit singles including With Or Without You and I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, both of which reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, and Where The Streets Have No Name. The album The Joshua Tree marked a watershed in U2’s already-burgeoning career. Apart from winning several Grammy Awards (including for Best Rock Performance) the band also won a BRIT Award for Best International Group. The album is now recognised as an all-time rock classic. The story of the making of The Joshua Tree is told here, via interview and archive film footage, with contributions from band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen. U2’s long-time manager Paul mcguiness reveals how the album catapulted the band into the category of rock superstars, and there are contributions from re-mix producer Steve Lillywhite, co-producer Brian Eno and Elvis Costello among others. Here we learn the true story from Brian Eno of how the master tape for Where The Streets Have No Name was almost destroyed, and how a forgotten birthday resulted in one of U2’s best ever songs. Packed with …

whirliekurlie asked:


I recently acquired a vast collection of record albums and I would like to sell them. However, I do not want to give them away; hence, no eBay or other sites such as it. The only problem lies in the fact that I have no idea what to ask for these records. Is there a book that gives an estimate of the value of records (similar to the Kelly Blue Book for cars)? If not, how do record stores come up with their prices?

classicalbums asked:

This installment of the Classic Albums series explores the making of this album in a one-hour documentary film, with Collins himself providing the bulk of the insightful commentary. From his home studio, he discusses how the lyrics to “In the Air Tonight” wrote themselves after his painful divorce and why a drummer would ever use a drum machine. Also interviewed are engineer Hugh Padgham, producer Ahmet Ertegun, Genesis colleagues Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford, and many of the studio musicians. Songs such as “Behind the Lines,” “I Missed Again,” “The Roof Is Leaking,” “This Must Be Love,” and of course “In the Air Tonight” are excerpted in both home and concert footage (some of it previously unreleased), and Collins accompanies himself at the piano in a wrenching “Please Don’t Ask,” which was cut from the album. In the two decades between the original album’s appearance and this 1999 video production, Phil Collins has gone on to become an international solo star, but many still consider Face Value his finest album. This documentary shows you why. Links to purchase below. UK customers: www.amazon.co.uk US Customers: www.amazon.com

bonniethon (puirt a buel) asked:


And which ones are they?
New Moon, I think some of Jay’s best lyricism is on AG. I don’t understand why that album gets so much hate.
Just me – how can an unreleased album be a classic?
If you think Wayne has classics, that’s your opinion, but don’t be a stan about it.
Yeah, I’m with you on the thumbs down thing New Moon!

Carol F asked:


There were vhs tapes and tapes called beta but I can’t remember what the disc player was called. The disks were big like a record album and they didn’t catch on for long because they would skip easily.

classicalbums asked:

Had Judas Priest released just this one album, it would still go down in history: full blown metallic sound, awesome solos, great lyrics, and god-like vocals: this album has it all. Released in 1980, British Steel opened the era of British metal as we know it (and American metal consequently). Judas Priest was one of the most influential heavy metal bands of the 70s, the core band comprised Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, KK Downing and Ian Hill. They set the pace for much popular heavy metal from 1975 until 1985, as well as laying down the groundwork for the speed and death metal of the 80s. The welding of British Steel is told in this exclusive programme in the bands own words, and by their once long-term producer Tom Allom. Featuring archive footage, interviews and rare live performances, plus all of British Steels finest songs. Including Living After Midnight, Breaking The Law, Metal Gods, The Rage, United and Grinder. This is a compelling, witty and exhilarating look at the making of one of heavy metals most artful creations, a true classic album. To buy this on DVD, use the following links: UK: www.amazon.co.uk US: www.amazon.com

gaffahead2 asked:

A documentary on the album Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush

classicalbums asked:

Deep Purples Machine Head is one of the definitive rock albums of the 70s. Recorded in 1972 it features the classic Deep Purple line up of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice at the very peak of their creative powers and became their most commercially successful album worldwide. The story of the albums creation, in the rooms and corridors of the Grand Hotel in Montreux following a fire which burnt down the Casino where they were planning to record, was immortalised in their all time classic track Smoke On The Water. This latest addition to the Classic Albums series features exclusive interviews with all the members of the band plus Martin Birch, the albums engineer, and renowned rock journalist Chris Welch. Alongside the interviews there is archive footage of the band performing tracks from the album in concert. To buy this DVD, please use the following links: UK: www.amazon.co.uk US: www.amazon.com Bonus features include additional interviews not seen in the TV broadcast version, very rare American footage of the band performing Smoke On The Water and the original 1972 promo film for Never Before.

hellyeahnugget asked:

Nevermind The Bollocks Here Come The Sex Pistols

Gamecock asked:


I have an argument with a friend and would like to know the number of vinyl record that are being sold new to day and what % of total sales they account for so I can prove I am right. I don’t know what the % is but I know it is way more than 0.1% which he says it is.