Evolution Music claims the bioplastic vinyl is made from a combination of “sugars and starches.” They previously partnered with UK-based environmental group Music Declares Emergency to debut new a bioplastic vinyl in that country. The special edition release was only available to people who donated to the crowdfunding campaign, while Stipe’s record was commercially available … read more ➜
“A British firm says it has produced the world’s first bioplastic vinyl record, which it hopes will reduce the need for highly toxic PVC. Bioplastics are derived from sources such as sugars and starches — rather than oil or gas — and do not create any toxic waste in their production. The new bioplastic vinyl … read more ➜
“The elasticStage process – which has been in development for the last six years – reportedly cuts out the pressing process altogether and effectively produces lots of first-generation master records on a PVC alternative, which should result in higher quality playback when they reach the turntables of vinyl-loving listeners.” “The sound of the vinyl is … read more ➜
South Korean lo-fi shoegazers Parannoul have released their 2nd album, To See the Next Part of the Dream, on vinyl for the first time. It’s available here. It’s a 2 LP pressing on black vinyl. 12” 33RPM, 140g x 2, Black (With OBI) Vinyl Manufactured in China, Printed in Korea Original Artwork by Shunji Iwai <All … read more ➜
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American Laundromat Records, who has been working with Juliana Hatfield extensively, has announced the reissue of the Blake Babies 1990 album, Sunburn. “Sunburn is not only the Blake Babies’ best album, it’s in many ways the last great college rock album.” – All Music Guide “Listed as one of the best albums of 1990 by Brooklyn Vegan. … read more ➜
Catherine Wheel singer, Rob Dickinson, released a solo album Fresh Wine For The Horses in 2005. It’s getting its first vinyl release for Record Store Day Black Friday 2021. I find this surprising because I didn’t think the original reception was strong enough to have enough interest to warrant a vinyl release, now 16 years … read more ➜
Radiohead have detailed their upcoming reissue that focuses on the sessions that birthed 2000’s Kid A and 2001’s Amnesiac. Kid A Mnesia — which celebrates the 20th & 21st anniversary of the two albums — arrives November 5th via XL Recording. Like the stocked OK Computer 20th anniversary reissue OKNOTOK, Kid A Mnesia includes the original two LPs — Kid A and Amnesiac — as well as a … read more ➜
A documentary film exploring the history & evolution of vinyl records. Featuring Interviews with experts, musicians, and fans. Stuck In The Groove takes you on a journey of vinyl-mania, music, and nostalgia. Trailer below but you can view the entire documentary here on vuuzle.tv. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14852398/ https://www.facebook.com/stuckinthegroovedoc/ https://www.stuckinthegroove.com/