Out This Week / 10 March 2014
T. Rex / “Tanx” and “Zinc Alloy” deluxe set (4CD+DVD)
A superb book and Tony Visconti remastered audio are two of many highlights in this new T. Rex deluxe set.
Funkadelic / One Nation Under A Groove (2CD)
Charly Records release a 2CD book edition of the classic 1978 Funkadelic album One Nation Under A Groove.
Elvis Presley / Elvis 56 (vinyl reissue)
As Elvis compilations go, 1996’s Elvis 56 was one of the better efforts, with its beautiful front cover art and rock-solid track listing. Music On Vinyl this week issue a remastered 180 gram vinyl version of the same, complete with gatefold sleeve, 4-page insert and printed inner sleeves.
David Bowie / Rebel Rebel (7″ Pic Disc)
Bowie with the eye-patch is one of his least attractive ‘looks’ but here he is doing a Gabrielle on this seven-inch picture disc for the 40th Anniversary of Rebel Rebel.
- • UK Order: Rebel Rebel limited edition [VINYL]
- • USA Order: Rebel Rebel (40th Anniversary 7″ Picture Disc)
Chicago / Live In Japan (2CD)
First CD issue since the mid-nineties for Chicago‘s Live in Japan which features their June 1972 live shows.
Dr. Hook / Timeless (2CD)
A new Dr. Hook (not a medically qualified Doctor) hits collection spans two CDs and features the tracks you’d expect plus a few rarities and live cuts.
Joan As Policewoman / The Classic
Real Life Joan Wasser’s debut as Joan As Policewoman continues to cast a long shadow, but today sees the release of The Classic, her fourth LP (excluding 2009’s covers album).
Ronnie Lane / Oh La La: An Island Harvest (2CD)
Ooh La La: An Island Harvest is a 2CD Ronnie Lane collection that unearths some previously unreleased alternate takes of classic Ronnie compositions such as Ooh La La, The Poacher and Anniversary. It also includes is a 1974 BBC concert.
By Paul Sinclair
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