Record Store Day 2023 will supply loads of unique and thrilling choices for traditional rock followers. For the primary time, Van Halen will launch the 1993 dwell album Live: Right Here, Right Now on vinyl. The four-LP set options all 24 songs that initially appeared on the unique CD model, plus three extra dwell recordings – “The Dream Is Over,” “Eagles Fly” and “Mine All Mine” – that weren’t included on the 1993 album.
The vinyl set of Live: Right Here, Right Now shall be restricted to 7,500 copies for Record Store Day. Notably, this marks the primary Van Halen reissue specializing in the band’s Sammy Hagar period, with additional vinyl releases highlighting that interval of the band’s profession reportedly on the way in which.
Fans of the Doors will need to get their fingers on the Record Store Day restricted version set that includes a Doors-branded mini-turntable, together with 3-inch data of the band’s traditional hits “Break on Through,” “Love Her Madly” and “Hello, I Love You.” Only 500 of the units shall be launched, however these lacking out should have the ability to get every of the 3-inch data, that are additionally being offered individually.
Stevie Nicks’ Bella Donna Live 1981 shall be launched on vinyl for the primary time this Record Store Day. Recorded throughout her White Winged Dove Tour, the tracks embody the beloved Bella Donna tunes “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around,” “Leather and Lace” and “Edge of Seventeen,” together with Fleetwood Mac classics “Gold Dust Woman,” “Dreams,” “Sara” and “Rhiannon.”
Motley Crue’s Record Store Day launch shall be a vinyl EP together with 4 songs: “Helter Skelter,” “Red Hot,” “Live Wire” and “Piece of Your Action.” The 12-inch image disc additionally options new photographs from the band’s notorious “blood” photograph session, together with a bonus image on a paper insert.
Meanwhile, Billy Joel may also be getting in on the Record Store Day motion. The Piano Man will launch his Live at The Great American Music Hall 1975 as a double LP on opaque grey vinyl. The album consists of the earliest recordings of “James” and “New York State of Mind,” together with Joel’s well-known onstage impersonations of Joe Cocker, Elton John and Leon Russell.
The annual Record Store Day will happen on April 22 at unbiased outlets throughout the nation. The full listing of releases, together with taking part shops, may be discovered on the Record Store Day web site. We’ve highlighted a handful of different notable traditional rock releases under.
Record Store Day 2023 – Classic Rock Releases
Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Brain Salad Surgery fiftieth anniversary
Ringo Starr – Stop & Smell the Roses
The Black Keys – Live at Beachland Tavern March 31, 2002
The Cure – Show (2023 remaster)
Dio – Live in Fresno 1983
Duran Duran – Carnival Rio!
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts – Up Your Alley (pressed on yellow vinyl)
The Rolling Stones – Beggars Banquet (pressed on gray, blue, black and white swirl vinyl)
Fleetwood Mac – “Albatross”/”Jigsaw Puzzle” single
Elton John – Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only the Piano Player (pressed on propeller splatter vinyl)
Paul McCartney – Red Rose Speedway fiftieth anniversary
U2 – “Two Hearts Beat As One”/”Sunday Bloody Sunday” EP (War & Surrender Mixes)
Warren Zevon – The Wind twentieth anniversary
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