7 places to buy vinyl records in Manila: Despite the fact that an electronic music vinyl DJ based in Manila might have a hard time finding new releases, there is still a few spots around town that offer one or two crates with decent gems from the 90’s or 2000’s. For music lovers in general, record digging in the Metro area could be quite an adventure, as most shops mainly offer second hand vinyl and forgotten gems. So if you dig deep enough, you’ll definitely be able to find a treasure or two. Here are 7 spots for serious vinyl junkies, audiophiles, beginners, casual music enthusiasts and millennials that are hungry for nostalgia.
Former DJ realised his dream of opening a record store: Ian Goldsmith, 46, opened his stall Mare’s Nest Music almost two years ago. “I just always wanted to do it,” said the former warehouse worker, from Norwich. “I used to DJ around here regularly, mostly punk and reggae, and I’ve always loved music.” Now, Mr Goldsmith sells music on Norwich market, and he mostly stocks what is to his taste. “The first band I liked was the Sex Pistols when I was seven, and I’ve always liked record shops.”
Shania Twain Is Getting the Vinyl Treatment: Prefer your country music spinning? You’re in luck — Shania Twain‘s full catalog will be available in vinyl form for the first time ever beginning Friday (Oct. 14). Twain’s vinyl display will include the singer’s 1993 debut Shania Twain, The Woman in Me, Come On Over and UP!. As with its original release, UP! will include both the country and pop versions of the album. The entire collection will be available at record stores and anywhere vinyl albums are sold, a press release confirms.
Sainsbury’s to sell vinyl in 67 more stores: After launching vinyl records in its aisles in March for the first time in 25 years, Sainsbury’s has announced that it will now sell vinyl records in 67 more stores across the country, bringing the total up to 238. From October 14, the range will expand from twenty to sixty titles of both contemporary and classic records along with seven exclusive titles, Music Week reports. The new collection includes David Bowie’s Blackstar plus limited colour vinyl classic like Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s Welcome to The Pleasure Dome and Madonna’s Like a Prayer. Sainsbury’s has sold over 81,000 records to date and now accounts for 80% of the total grocery vinyl market. In June, the supermarket claimed to be the UK’s biggest high street vinyl retailer.
Best turntables 2016 – reviewed: The return of the record player is one of the biggest stories of the decade. New vinyl releases, re-releases, Record Store Day and, erm, Urban Outfitters, have all done their bit to get the world in a spin (all over again) about 12-inch discs. But is it just a passing hipster fad? A desire for a physical connection to your music in the streaming age? Or perhaps a genuine realisation that records can actually sound pretty damn good? It’s probably a little bit of each. Thanks to the addition of USB turntables, your vinyl purchases needn’t be consigned solely to your record player either. Want to get on board? You need a solid spinner. Luckily, whether you’re spending a little or lot, there’s plenty of choice.
UGK and OutKast’s “Int’l Players Anthem” to Be Released on Texas-Shaped Vinyl: On November 25, UGK’s collaboration with OutKast, “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You),” (from 2007’s Underground Kingz) will be released on a special Texas-shaped vinyl via Get On Down. It is among the label’s Record Store Day releases, which also include a 2xLP reissue of Jungle Brothers’ Done by the Forces of Nature, and a vinyl reissue of the third volume of James Brown’s Funky People series. The upcoming “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You)” vinyl includes the original song, as well as an instrumental version.
