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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 1d

Next Sunday!

THE FALL 2025 DJ LINEUP:
11:00 – 12:00 – Rik Ducci (DC)
12:00 – 1:00 – Marcello Bentine (Dante’s HiFi) & Eduardo Brechó (Petroleo Music Brazil)
1:00 – 2:00 – Lulu Lewis (NYC)
2:00 – 3:00 – Freddie J (RVA)
3:00 – 4:00 – Baby Alcatraz (DC)
4:00 – 5:00 – Les the DJ (DC)

Next Sunday! The DC Record Fair returns to Eaton DC, 10/19 - The Vinyl District

Now in its 16th year, DC's twice yearly record dig returns to Washington's vinyl and community-centric Eaton DC on Sunday, October 19, 2025—and the event is free all day. That's right—as in FREE DC. ...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 2d

"...do we really think a computer program can write a lyric as cool as a young David Bowie? 'Oh by jingo!' Yeah, god fucking help us."

TVD’s The Idelic Hour, our freeform FM radio podcast with Jon Sidel

TVD’s The Idelic Hour with Jon Sidel - The Vinyl District

Greetings from Laurel Canyon! Please trip them gently / They don't like to fall (Oh by jingo) / There's no room for anger / We're all very small (Oh by jingo) We're painting our faces and dressing i...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 2d

"Analogue Productions proudly announces the definitive reissue of Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, the most iconic and best-selling jazz album of all time. Issued as a 180-gram double LP 33 1/3 edition—with Side 4 cut at 45 RPM—this pressing is sourced from the original Classic Records parts..."

TVD Radar: Miles Davis, <em>Kind of Blue</em> speed-corrected 2LP blue vinyl reissue in stores 10/31 - The Vinyl District

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Analogue Productions proudly announces the definitive reissue of Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, the most iconic and best-selling jazz album of all time. Issued as a 180-gram double LP ...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 2d

Remembering Thelonious Monk, born on this day in 1917.

"Monk’s Music was the fifth Thelonious Monk LP released by Riverside Records across a mid-1950s stretch. It helped to increase the pianist-composer-bandleader’s visibility on the scene and repair an undeservedly formidable reputation..."

Graded on a Curve: Thelonious Monk, <br><em>Monk’s Music</em> - The Vinyl District

Remembering Thelonious Monk, born on this day in 1917. —Ed. Monk’s Music was the fifth Thelonious Monk LP released by Riverside Records across a strong mid-1950s stretch. It helped to increase the pi...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 2d

ICYMI: TVD Radar - The Podcast with Dylan Hundley, Episode 195: Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker

"We talked about his early years, time in India, the perils of early success, spirituality, and why making art is a timeless human endeavor..."

TVD Radar: The <br>Podcast with Dylan Hundley, Episode 195: Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker - The Vinyl District

I recently spoke with Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker. Raised in a film family (his mother is Hayley Mills), Crispian grew up surrounded by music and cinema, where he has spent his life as an artist and...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 2d

"...Long John Silver is a solid LP, without a real throwaway on it, and that’s saying something coming from a guy like me, who always catches the whiff of hippie bullshit when I hear the Airplane. I catch a whiff of it on Long John Silver as well, but it’s not so overwhelming..."

Graded on a Curve: Jefferson Airplane, <br><em>Long John Silver</em> - The Vinyl District

Devotees and dismissive sisters alike have long debated which is the worst Jefferson Airplane studio album. But one thing they agree on is it isn’t the obvious choice, The Worst of the Jefferson Airpl...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 2d

WA: Rocking out at MI’s new Volver Records / UK: Day’s Books and Records, an ‘antidote to digital age’ / NC: Old Town Vinyl: a new home for vinyl / UK: Felix the Cat at Phonica Records / MI: Blackrocks Brewery vinyl event—more.

In rotation: 10/10/25 - The Vinyl District

Taylor Swift Shatters The All-Time Vinyl Sales Record In A Matter Of Hours: Taylor Swift has once again redefined what’s possible when it comes to modern era album sales—this time on vinyl. Swift has ...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 3d

"Los Angeles reggae fans were treated to an unforgettable night of music on October 2, as the legendary UB40 brought their timeless sound to the historic Orpheum Theatre. Joining them was none other than the English Beat, another iconic band from Birmingham..."

TVD Live Shots: <br>UB40 with The English Beat at the Orpheum Theater, 10/2 - The Vinyl District

WORDS AND IMAGES: MANUEL GAY | Los Angeles reggae fans were treated to an unforgettable night of music on October 2, as the legendary UB40 brought their timeless sound to the historic Orpheum Theatre....

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 3d

"UMe announce the reissue of Ringo Starr’s first four solo albums out October 24, 2025. Brand new limited-edition pressings of Sentimental Journey on buttermilk yellow color vinyl, Beaucoups of Blues on baby blue color vinyl, Ringo on molten lava color vinyl..."

TVD Radar: Ringo Starr reissues first four solo LPs, in stores 10/24 - The Vinyl District

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Today, UMe announce the reissue of Ringo Starr’s first four solo albums out October 24, 2025. Brand new limited-edition pressings of Sentimental Journey on buttermilk yellow color ...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 3d

Remembering Yusef Lateef, born on this day in 1920.

"There are certain jazz albums that transcend the genre and become timeless classics. Eastern Sounds by Yusef Lateef is one of those albums. It is a stirring, meditative musical excursion of sound..."

Graded on a Curve: <br>Yusef Lateef, <br><em>Eastern Sounds</em> - The Vinyl District

Remembering Yusef Lateef, born on this day in 1920. —Ed. There are certain jazz albums that transcend the genre and become timeless classics. Eastern Sounds by Yusef Lateef is one of those albums. It...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 3d

“We started out with nothing but each other,” Toody tells me of her early life with husband Fred Cole, who fronted so many different bands over the years it’s tough to keep track of them all. Together with drummer Andrew Loomis, Fred and Toody formed Dead Moon in 1987 and soon became cult heroes..."

Toody Cole, <br>The TVD Interview - The Vinyl District

Toody Cole has the best laugh I’ve heard in a long time—big, unabashed, spontaneous. We’ve traded emails for a month or two, trying to find room for an interview between my touring schedule and hers. ...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 3d

"The duo’s second album is Alarm, a generous 14-track set that offers a solid blend of psychedelia, synth pop, contempo indie, and even flashes of prog. It’s out on vinyl (black or limited evergreen) on October 10 from Elephant 6 Recording Co...."

Graded on a Curve: <br>Giant Day, <br><em>Alarm</em> - The Vinyl District

Residing in the Keystone State but with roots in the fertile Athens, GA scene, Giant Day is Derek Almstead, he of The Olivia Tremor Control, of Montreal, Elf Power, and The Glands, and Emily Growden, ...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 3d

UK: The Musical Box is the oldest indie record shop in the UK / TX: Sound Revolution marks 49 years / FL: WMNF’s Record Sale / The Stone Roses' debut single first vinyl reissue / Deutsche Grammophon’s Original Source Series—more.

In rotation: 10/9/25 - The Vinyl District

Liverpool, UK | Liverpool store recognised as the oldest independent record shop in the UK: The Musical Box Record Shop unveiled its blue plaque on Saturday, which recognises the store as the Uk’s old...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 4d

"If you’re looking for a night of electrifying music, nostalgic vibes, and a journey through the realms of psychedelic rock, then this review is for you. On Thursday, October 2nd, The Dandy Warhols headlined an unforgettable show at with support from the equally mesmerizing Kula Shaker..."

TVD Live Shots: <br>The Dandy Warhols <br>with Kula Shaker at the Observatory, 10/2 - The Vinyl District

WORDS AND IMAGES: SEAN McCRACKEN | If you’re looking for a night of electrifying music, nostalgic vibes, and a journey through the realms of psychedelic rock, then this review is for you. On Thursday,...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 4d

"RHINO will reissue Randy Newman’s acclaimed 1983 album this fall with Trouble in Paradise (Expanded Edition), a 2CD collection arriving October 17. That same day, the album returns to vinyl as part of the Rhino Reserve audiophile series...”

TVD Radar: Randy Newman, <em>Trouble in Paradise</em> Rhino Reserve & 2CD reissue in stores 10/17 - The Vinyl District

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Rhino will reissue Randy Newman’s acclaimed 1983 album this fall with Trouble in Paradise (Expanded Edition), a 2CD collection arriving October 17. That same day, the album returns...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 4d

"...this is an exquisite box, befitting the musical and historic place these Miles Davis recordings deserve and presented with style, something Davis always did as a man and a musician."

Graded on a Curve: <br>Miles Davis, <br><em>Miles ’55: The Prestige Recordings</em> - The Vinyl District

Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis died in 1991 at the age of 65. Even before his death, music from various stages of his career had been reissued. From 1955 to 1976, Davis recorded for Columbia, and most of ...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 4d

TVD Radar: The Podcast with Dylan Hundley, Episode 195: Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker

"We talked about his early years, time in India, the perils of early success, spirituality, and why making art is a timeless human endeavor..."

TVD Radar: The <br>Podcast with Dylan Hundley, Episode 195: Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker - The Vinyl District

I recently spoke with Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker. Raised in a film family (his mother is Hayley Mills), Crispian grew up surrounded by music and cinema, where he has spent his life as an artist and...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 4d

"Massively scaled yet engrossing, The Necks’ brilliance is singular as it journeys once again to unexpected heights..."

Graded on a Curve: <br>The Necks, <br><em>Disquiet</em> - The Vinyl District

Amongst other qualities, the music of Australia’s The Necks is hypnotic and always evolving. That is, mesmerizing in the moment and never static over the span of a single long improvised piece or acro...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 4d

UK: Rough Trade forecasts ‘busiest ever quarter’ in Q4 / UK: Vinyl boom is ‘lifeline’ says Stewart's Music Shop owner / IN: Indy CD & Vinyl to host re-opening / NY: Record Archive added to NY’s Historic Registry—more.

In rotation: 10/8/25 - The Vinyl District

UK | As overall vinyl market growth bounces back, Rough Trade forecasts 'busiest ever quarter' in Q4: Vinyl growth has returned after the Q2 wobble. According to data from the BPI, the overall vinyl m...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 5d

"The final day of Ohana Fest 2025 had arrived, promising relentless energy, a lineup stacked with punk’s most electrifying acts, and a surprise performance yet to come. With 15,000 attendees seemingly making a silent vow to leave nothing in the tank, day 3 was kicked into high gear..."

TVD Live Shots: Ohana Festival 2025, 9/28 - The Vinyl District

DANA POINT, CA | The final day of Ohana Fest 2025 had arrived, promising relentless energy, a lineup stacked with punk’s most electrifying acts, and a surprise performance yet to come. With 15,000 att...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 5d

"Wishing to pay tribute to Françoise Hardy, her estate and the Catalogue department of Warner Music France announce the release, on November 21st, of the first Best Of covering her entire career. Featuring over 20 tracks on each format, Voilà – The Very Best Of will offer her greatest songs..."

TVD Radar: Françoise Hardy, <em>Voilà – The Very Best Of Françoise Hardy</em> 2LP in stores 11/21 - The Vinyl District

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Françoise Hardy, who passed away in 2024, had established herself as a major figure in the French chanson scene as early as 1962, revealing a personality both emblematic and discre...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 5d

Celebrating Kevin Godley on his 80th birthday.

"Looking for some sophisticated English entertainment? Well put on the old school tie, break out the crumpets and watercress tea sandwiches, offer Viscount Basil Clement-Clawsey a cup of Earl Grey tea, and put 10cc’s Sheet Music on the gramophone."

Graded on a Curve: <br>10cc, <br><em>Sheet Music</em> - The Vinyl District

Celebrating Kevin Godley on his 80th birthday. —Ed. Looking for some sophisticated English entertainment? Well put on the old school tie, break out the crumpets and watercress tea sandwiches, offer V...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 5d

"Ouida’s latest single is a cheeky yet bittersweet R&B-infused track, opening with a gentle, jazzy intro before flowing into soulful grooves. Lyrically, it tells the relatable story of the “ex who’s not quite an ex,” blending playful shade with raw honesty…"

UK Artist of the Week: Ouida - The Vinyl District

This week’s spotlight shines on Ouida, a rising neo-soul artist whose latest release

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 5d

"...Neti-Neti’s music radiates energy and intelligence. Their second album, released on vinyl October 10 by Dinzu Artifacts in an edition of 100 copies, is Echo of Being / Grace in Rot, a powerful assemblage of sound that’s not easily comparable to anything else currently on the scene..."

Graded on a Curve: <br>Neti-Neti, <br><em>Echo of Being / Grace <br>in Rot</em> - The Vinyl District

Neti-Neti is the New York City-based duo of Amirtha Kidambi (voice/electronics) and Matt Evans (drums/electronics), the two coming together to create what they have described as “lo-fi ritual music” a...

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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 5d

Why records are protected from tariffs / IE: Record stores see new Taylor Swift album as a godsend / GA: Fresh Produce Records spins a bigger tune / Tiny Vinyl crams big sound into a 4" record / Floetry’s Floetic gets reissue—more.

In rotation: 10/7/25 - The Vinyl District

Why vinyl records like Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ are protected from tariffs: ...Vinyl records, CDs and cassettes were spared from the Trump administration’s late-August rollback of the “...

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