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Mar 03, 2010 EMI MUSIC TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION JOHN LENNON AND SEX PISTOLS VINYL EXCLUSIVELY FOR RECORD STORE EMI MUSIC TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION JOHN LENNON AND SEX PISTOLS VINYL EXCLUSIVELY FOR RECORD STORE DAY: APRIL 17 *‘John Lennon Singles Bag’* and Sex Pistols’ ‘The Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Swindle’ Exclusively Available at Participating Indie Music Retailers Hollywood, California – March 3, 2010 – To support Record Store Day on April 17, EMI Music will release limited edition John Lennon and Sex Pistols vinyl packages to be sold exclusively by participating independent music retailers across the U.S. *John Lennon Singles Bag* (limited edition): Capitol/EMI · Individually numbered Kraftpak envelope with button & string closure; custom plastic adaptor hub · 24” x 36” poster + three postcards · Three 45 RPM vinyl singles with replicated original artwork: - Single 1: John Lennon “Mother” / Yoko Ono “Why” - Single 2: John Lennon “Imagine” / John Lennon “It’s So Hard” - Single 3: John Lennon “Watching the Wheels” / Yoko Ono “Yes, I’m Your Angel” Sex Pistols: The *Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Swindle* (limited edition): Virgin/EMI · 180g double LP, gatefold (24 tracks) LP 1 Side 1 Side 2 1. God Save The Queen (Symphony) 1. Substitute 2. Johnny B Goode 2. Don't Give Me No Lip, Child 3. Road Runner 3. (I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone 4. Black Arabs 4. L'Anarchie Pour Le UK 5. Anarchy In The UK 5. Einmal War Belsen Bortrefflich 6. Einmal War Belsen Wirflich Bortrefflich LP 2 Side 1 Side 2 1. Silly Thing 1. C'mon Everybody 2. My Way 2. EMI (Orchestral) 3. I Wanna Be Me 3. The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (Explicit) 4. Something Else 4. Friggin' In The Riggin' (Explicit) 5. Rock Around The Clock 5. You Need Hands 6. Lonely Boy 6. Who Killed Bambi? 7. No One Is Innocent www.fromthecapitolvaults.com www.recordstoreday.com * * *
Aug 10, 2009 Capitol/EMI's vinyl campaign continues CAPITOL/EMI’S “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” VINYL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES NOVEMBER 3 WITH 11 CLASSIC ALBUMS Remastered Titles Presented on Limited Edition, 180-Gram Audiophile Quality Vinyl with Replicated Original Artwork and Packaging Hollywood, California – August 10, 2009 – Put the needle in the groove! Capitol/EMI’s high quality “From The Capitol Vaults” U.S. vinyl campaign continues November 3 with the limited edition, 180-gram vinyl release of 11 classic, standout albums from EMI Music’s celebrated catalog. Capitol/EMI’s November 3 “From The Capitol Vaults” releases, all previously out of print on vinyl, include The Band’s Cahoots and Stage Fright, The Beach Boys’ Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) and Today!, David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, and Young Americans, Faust’s Faust IV, and Frank Sinatra’s Come Dance With Me!, Come Fly With Me, and In The Wee Small Hours. Capitol/EMI launched its “From The Capitol Vaults” campaign on September 2, 2008 with 13 classic titles, all previously out-of-print on vinyl. Included in the series’ debut were A Perfect Circle’s Mer de Noms, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, Coldplay’s Parachutes, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and X&Y, Radiohead’s Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A (two 10” 140-gram LPs), Amnesiac (two 10” 140-gram LPs), and Hail To The Thief, R.E.M.’s Document, and Steve Miller Band’s Greatest Hits 1974-78. On September 30, the campaign continued with the release of Jimi Hendrix’s incendiary 1970 concert album, Band Of Gypsys, on fiery red 180-gram vinyl, and John Lennon’s chart-topping 1971 studio album, Imagine, on 180-gram vinyl. An additional 13 titles were released on October 28, including The Band’s Music From Big Pink and The Band, The Beach Boys’ Endless Summer, John Lennon’s Rock ‘N’ Roll, Paul McCartney & Wings’ Band On The Run, Megadeth’s Peace Sells and Rust In Peace, Queensryche’s Operation: Mindcrime, Roxy Music’s For Your Pleasure and Roxy Music, Stray Cats’ Built For Speed, and The Verve’s Urban Hymns. On February 24, Ben Harper’s entire Virgin Records catalog was released by EMI Music in limited edition, 180-gram vinyl packaging. Nine Ben Harper albums, all previously out-of-print on vinyl, have been restored to the format with Harper’s supervision. The LPs were released in deluxe packaging with carefully replicated artwork and two live EPs also made their vinyl release debuts. On April 21, 12 Radiohead EPs were released on 180-gram vinyl for the first time, including “2 + 2 = 5,” “Creep,” “Fake Plastic Trees,” “High & Dry,” “Just,” “Karma Police,” “My Iron Lung,” “No Surprises,” “Paranoid Android,“ “Pyramid Song,” “Street Spirit (Fade Out),” and “Drill.” On June 16, the series continued with The Beach Boys’ Sunflower and Surf’s Up, Merle Haggard’s Mama Tried, Megadeth’s So Far, So Good... So What!, Plastic Ono Band’s Live Peace In Toronto 1969, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Freaky Styley, Mother's Milk, and The Uplift Mofo Party Plan, Roxy Music’s Country Life and Stranded, and The Specials’ self-titled album. All “From The Capitol Vaults” titles feature carefully replicated artwork and packaging true to their original single or gatefold jacket LP releases. More “From The Capitol Vaults” titles will soon be announced. For more information, visit http://fromthecapitolvaults.com. November 3, 2009: “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” [artist / title (configuration)] The Band / Cahoots (1 LP, gatefold jacket, printed sleeve) The Band / Stage Fright (1 LP, single jacket, printed sleeve, band photo) The Beach Boys / Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) (1 LP, single jacket, printed sleeve) The Beach Boys / Today! (1 LP, single jacket) David Bowie / Aladdin Sane (1 LP, gatefold jacket, printed sleeve) David Bowie / Diamond Dogs (1 LP, gatefold jacket, printed sleeve) David Bowie / Young Americans (1 LP, single jacket, printed sleeve) Faust / Faust IV (1 LP, gatefold jacket, printed sleeve) Frank Sinatra / Come Dance With Me! (1 LP, single jacket, printed sleeve) Frank Sinatra / Come Fly With Me (1 LP, single jacket, printed sleeve) Frank Sinatra / In The Wee Small Hours (1 LP, single jacket, printed sleeve) * * *
Jul 09, 2009 The Man Behind The Magic Ron McMaster is the man behind the magic. Aptly named, Ron started mastering with Capitol in 1983 when vinyl was still the main product manufactured for the public. His knowledge and love for the craft has been honed over 20+ years of the lathe revolving at his command. Ron takes great pride in getting the most out of the format. This is truly an artisan’s craft that requires math, science, musicality, and precision. His years as an engineer and musician allow him to artistically balance the demands of this very unique format. Since he started, audio formats have changed radically and Ron has remained current, working in all of the modern formats that have developed over the years in professional audio. “I’ve seen a lot of changes over the years and there is a lot of satisfaction seeing vinyl come full circle once again by popular demand, I love it!” says Ron. Click here for more information
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Jan 26, 2009 Ben Harper’s entire Virgin Records catalog in limited edition, 180-gram vinyl packaging EMI MUSIC’S VINYL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES FEBRUARY 24 WITH BEN HARPER’S COMPLETE VIRGIN RECORDS CATALOG Nine Albums and Two EPs Presented in Deluxe, Limited Edition 180-Gram Vinyl Packaging with Bonus Materials Hollywood, California – January 26, 2009 – On February 24, EMI Music continues its successful high-quality vinyl campaign with the release of Ben Harper’s entire Virgin Records catalog in limited edition, 180-gram vinyl packaging. Nine Ben Harper albums, all previously out-of-print on vinyl, have been restored to the format with Harper’s supervision. The LPs will be released in deluxe packaging with carefully replicated artwork, and two live EPs will make their vinyl release debuts. A bonus colored vinyl 7” is included for Welcome To The Cruel World (Anniversary Edition), and an original poster has been reproduced for inclusion with Both Sides Of The Gun. EMI Music launched its popular “From The Capitol Vaults” series in September 2008 with 13 classic titles, all previously out-of-print on vinyl. Included in the campaign’s debut were A Perfect Circle’s Mer de Noms, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, Coldplay’s Parachutes, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and X&Y, Radiohead’s Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A (two 10” 140-gram LPs), Amnesiac (two 10” 140-gram LPs), and Hail To The Thief, R.E.M.’s Document, and Steve Miller Band’s Greatest Hits 1974-78. The series continued with John Lennon’s Imagine and Rock ‘N’ Roll, The Band’s Music From Big Pink and The Band, The Beach Boys’ Endless Summer, Paul McCartney & Wings’ Band On The Run, Megadeth’s Peace Sells and Rust In Peace, Queensryche’s Operation: Mindcrime, Roxy Music’s For Your Pleasure and Roxy Music, Stray Cats’ Built For Speed, The Verve’s Urban Hymns, and Jimi Hendrix’s Band Of Gypsys on fiery red 180-gram vinyl. For more information about Ben Harper, visit www.benharper.net. For more information about EMI Music’s “From The Capitol Vaults” vinyl series, visit http://fromthecapitolvaults.com. Ben Harper vinyl LP & EP titles Welcome To The Cruel World (Anniversary Edition) 1 LP + bonus colored vinyl 7” (7” tracks: “Remember” / “If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again”) Gatefold packaging, paper sleeve with inner clear lining, printed labels Both Sides Of The Gun 2 LPs, gatefold packaging, paper sleeves, printed labels, poster Burn To Shine 2 LPs, gatefold packaging, paper sleeves, printed labels Diamonds On The Inside 2 LPs, gatefold packaging, paper sleeves, printed lyrics Fight For Your Mind 2 LPs, gatefold packaging, paper sleeve with inner clear lining, printed labels Life Line 1 LP, gatefold packaging, paper sleeves, printed labels Live From Mars 4 LPs, special packaging, paper sleeves, printed labels There Will Be Light 1 LP, gatefold packaging, printed sleeves, printed lyrics Will To Live 1 LP, gatefold packaging, paper sleeve with inner clear lining, printed labels Will To Live (Live EP) Side A Side B 1. The Will To Live 1. I Shall Not Walk Alone 2. Faded 2. Voodoo Chile 3. Forever Alone (Live EP) Side A Side B 1. Alone 1. Steal My Kisses 2. Burn To Shine 2. Nobody's Fault But Mine 3. The Woman In You 3. Please Bleed * * *
Oct 23, 2008 “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” VINYL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES OCTOBER 28 CAPITOL/EMI’S “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” VINYL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES OCTOBER 28 WITH 13 CLASSIC, STANDOUT ALBUMS Remastered Titles Presented on Limited Edition, 180-Gram Audiophile Quality Vinyl with Original Artwork and Packaging Hollywood, California – October 6, 2008 – Capitol/EMI’s high quality “From The Capitol Vaults” U.S. vinyl campaign continues on October 28 with the limited edition release of 13 classic, standout albums from the label’s celebrated catalog. Capitol/EMI’s October 28 “From The Capitol Vaults” releases include The Band’s Music From Big Pink and The Band, The Beach Boys’ Endless Summer, John Lennon’s Rock ‘N’ Roll, Paul McCartney & Wings’ Band On The Run, Megadeth’s Peace Sells and Rust In Peace, Queensryche’s Operation: Mindcrime, Roxy Music’s For Your Pleasure and Roxy Music, Stray Cats’ Built For Speed, and The Verve’s Urban Hymns. Capitol/EMI launched its “From The Capitol Vaults” campaign on September 2 with 13 classic titles, all previously out-of-print on vinyl. Included in the series’ debut were A Perfect Circle’s Mer de Noms, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, Coldplay’s Parachutes, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and X&Y, Radiohead’s Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A (two 10” 140-gram LPs), Amnesiac (two 10” 140-gram LPs), and Hail To The Thief, R.E.M.’s Document, and Steve Miller Band’s Greatest Hits 1974-78. On September 30, the campaign continued with the release of Jimi Hendrix’s incendiary 1970 concert album, Band Of Gypsys, on fiery red 180-gram vinyl, and John Lennon’s chart-topping 1971 studio album, Imagine, on 180-gram vinyl. All “From The Capitol Vaults” titles feature carefully replicated artwork and packaging true to their original single or gatefold jacket LP releases. More “From The Capitol Vaults” titles will soon be announced. OCTOBER 28: “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” [artist / title (configuration)] - The Band / Music From Big Pink (1 LP, gatefold jacket, white sleeve) - The Band / The Band (1 LP, gatefold jacket, white sleeve) - The Beach Boys / Endless Summer (2 LPs, gatefold jacket, die-cut sleeves) - John Lennon / Rock ‘N’ Roll (1 LP, single jacket, die-cut sleeve) - Paul McCartney & Wings / Band On The Run (1 LP, single jacket, printed inner sleeve, poster, digital download) - Megadeth / Peace Sells (1 LP, single jacket, printed inner sleeve with lyrics) - Megadeth / Rust In Peace (1 LP, single jacket, white sleeve) - Queensryche / Operation: Mindcrime (1 LP, single jacket, printed inner sleeve with lyrics) - Roxy Music / For Your Pleasure (1 LP, gatefold jacket, poster of album art, white sleeve) - Roxy Music / Roxy Music (1 LP, gatefold jacket, poster of album art, white sleeve) - Stray Cats / Built For Speed (1 LP, single jacket, white sleeve) - The Verve / Urban Hymns (2 LPs, 2 inner sleeves with photos) * * *
Sep 12, 2008 MORE VINYL TITLES IN STORES 9/30! CAPITOL/EMI’S “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” VINYL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES WITH SEPTEMBER 30 RELEASE OF ICONIC ALBUMS BY JIMI HENDRIX AND JOHN LENNON Remastered Titles Presented on Limited Edition, 180-Gram Audiophile Quality Vinyl with Original Artwork and Packaging Hollywood, California – September 8, 2008 – Capitol/EMI’s high quality “From The Capitol Vaults” U.S. vinyl campaign continues on September 30 with the limited edition release of two iconic rock albums. Jimi Hendrix’s incendiary 1970 concert album, Band Of Gypsys, will be issued on fiery red 180-gram vinyl, and John Lennon’s chart-topping 1971 studio album, Imagine, will be released on 180-gram vinyl. Capitol/EMI launched its “From The Capitol Vaults” campaign on September 2 with 13 classic titles, all previously out-of-print on vinyl. Included in the series’ debut were A Perfect Circle’s Mer de Noms, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, Coldplay’s Parachutes, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and X&Y, Radiohead’s Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A (two 10” 140-gram LPs), Amnesiac (two 10” 140-gram LPs), and Hail To The Thief, R.E.M.’s Document, and Steve Miller Band’s Greatest Hits 1974-78. All “From The Capitol Vaults” titles feature carefully replicated artwork and packaging true to their original single or gatefold jacket LP releases. More “From The Capitol Vaults” titles will soon be announced. * * *
Aug 15, 2008 CAPITOL/EMI LAUNCH “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” VINYL CAMPAIGN CAPITOL/EMI’S LAUNCH OF “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” VINYL CAMPAIGN RESCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2 WITH 13 CLASSIC ALBUMS Remastered Titles Presented on Limited Edition, 180-Gram Audiophile Quality Vinyl, with Original Artwork and Packaging Hollywood, California – August 15, 2008 – To meet strong retail and consumer demand, the launch of Capitol/EMI’s high quality “From The Capitol Vaults” U.S. vinyl campaign has been rescheduled to September 2, and five titles have been added to the first group of releases. 13 classic titles, all previously out-of-print on vinyl, will be released on September 2. Eleven of the newly remastered, limited edition albums are presented on 180-gram LPs, while two albums initially released as double 10” 140-gram LPs will be reissued in their original configuration. All of the “From The Capitol Vaults” vinyl packages feature carefully replicated artwork and packaging true to their original single or gatefold jacket LP releases. Included in the “From The Capitol Vaults” vinyl launch are A Perfect Circle’s Mer de Noms, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, Coldplay’s Parachutes, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and X&Y, Radiohead’s Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A (two 10” 140-gram LPs), Amnesiac (two 10” 140-gram LPs), and Hail To The Thief, R.E.M.’s Document, and Steve Miller Band’s Greatest Hits 1974-78. Additional “From The Capitol Vaults” vinyl titles will soon be announced. “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” [artist / title (configuration)] - A Perfect Circle / Mer de Noms (2 LPs, gatefold jacket, satin stock, diecut white sleeves) - The Beach Boys / Pet Sounds (2 LPs, mono, gatefold jacket) - Coldplay / Parachutes (1 LP, printed sleeve) - Coldplay / A Rush Of Blood To The Head (1 LP, printed sleeve) - Coldplay / X&Y (2 LPs, gatefold jacket, 2-sided posted) - Radiohead / Pablo Honey (1 LP, printed sleeve) - Radiohead / The Bends (1 LP, printed sleeve) - Radiohead / OK Computer (2 LPs, gatefold jacket, color labels, printed sleeves) - Radiohead / Kid A (2 10” 140-gram LPs, gatefold jacket, printed sleeves, color labels) - Radiohead / Hail To The Thief (2 LPs, gatefold jacket, printed sleeves) - Radiohead / Amnesiac (2 10” 140-gram LPs, gatefold jacket, printed sleeves, color labels) - R.E.M. / Document (1 LP, printed sleeve) - Steve Miller Band / Greatest Hits 1974-78 (1 LP, printed sleeve, color label) * * *

Mar 03, 2010

EMI MUSIC TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION JOHN LENNON AND SEX PISTOLS VINYL EXCLUSIVELY FOR RECORD STORE

EMI MUSIC TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION JOHN LENNON AND SEX PISTOLS VINYL EXCLUSIVELY FOR RECORD STORE DAY: APRIL 17

‘John Lennon Singles Bag’ and Sex Pistols’ ‘The Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Swindle’ Exclusively Available at Participating Indie Music Retailers

Hollywood, California – March 3, 2010 – To support Record Store Day on April 17, EMI Music will release limited edition John Lennon and Sex Pistols vinyl packages to be sold exclusively by participating independent music retailers across the U.S.

John Lennon Singles Bag (limited edition):

Capitol/EMI

· Individually numbered Kraftpak envelope with button & string closure; custom plastic adaptor hub

· 24” x 36” poster + three postcards

· Three 45 RPM vinyl singles with replicated original artwork:

- Single 1: John Lennon “Mother” / Yoko Ono “Why”

- Single 2: John Lennon “Imagine” / John Lennon “It’s So Hard”

- Single 3: John Lennon “Watching the Wheels” / Yoko Ono “Yes, I’m Your Angel”

Sex Pistols: The Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Swindle (limited edition):

Virgin/EMI

· 180g double LP, gatefold (24 tracks)

LP 1

Side 1 Side 2

1. God Save The Queen (Symphony) 1. Substitute

2. Johnny B Goode 2. Don't Give Me No Lip, Child

3. Road Runner 3. (I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone

4. Black Arabs 4. L'Anarchie Pour Le UK

5. Anarchy In The UK 5. Einmal War Belsen Bortrefflich

6. Einmal War Belsen Wirflich Bortrefflich

LP 2

Side 1 Side 2

1. Silly Thing 1. C'mon Everybody

2. My Way 2. EMI (Orchestral)

3. I Wanna Be Me 3. The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (Explicit)

4. Something Else 4. Friggin' In The Riggin' (Explicit)

5. Rock Around The Clock 5. You Need Hands

6. Lonely Boy 6. Who Killed Bambi?

7. No One Is Innocent

www.fromthecapitolvaults.com www.recordstoreday.com

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Aug 10, 2009

Capitol/EMI's vinyl campaign continues

CAPITOL/EMI’S “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” VINYL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES NOVEMBER 3 WITH 11 CLASSIC ALBUMS

Remastered Titles Presented on Limited Edition, 180-Gram Audiophile Quality Vinyl with Replicated Original Artwork and Packaging

Hollywood, California – August 10, 2009 – Put the needle in the groove! Capitol/EMI’s high quality “From The Capitol Vaults” U.S. vinyl campaign continues November 3 with the limited edition, 180-gram vinyl release of 11 classic, standout albums from EMI Music’s celebrated catalog.

Capitol/EMI’s November 3 “From The Capitol Vaults” releases, all previously out of print on vinyl, include The Band’s Cahoots and Stage Fright, The Beach Boys’ Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) and Today!, David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, and Young Americans, Faust’s Faust IV, and Frank Sinatra’s Come Dance With Me!, Come Fly With Me, and In The Wee Small Hours.

Capitol/EMI launched its “From The Capitol Vaults” campaign on September 2, 2008 with 13 classic titles, all previously out-of-print on vinyl. Included in the series’ debut were A Perfect Circle’s Mer de Noms, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, Coldplay’s Parachutes, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and X&Y, Radiohead’s Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A (two 10” 140-gram LPs), Amnesiac (two 10” 140-gram LPs), and Hail To The Thief, R.E.M.’s Document, and Steve Miller Band’s Greatest Hits 1974-78.

On September 30, the campaign continued with the release of Jimi Hendrix’s incendiary 1970 concert album, Band Of Gypsys, on fiery red 180-gram vinyl, and John Lennon’s chart-topping 1971 studio album, Imagine, on 180-gram vinyl.

An additional 13 titles were released on October 28, including The Band’s Music From Big Pink and The Band, The Beach Boys’ Endless Summer, John Lennon’s Rock ‘N’ Roll, Paul McCartney & Wings’ Band On The Run, Megadeth’s Peace Sells and Rust In Peace, Queensryche’s Operation: Mindcrime, Roxy Music’s For Your Pleasure and Roxy Music, Stray Cats’ Built For Speed, and The Verve’s Urban Hymns.

On February 24, Ben Harper’s entire Virgin Records catalog was released by EMI Music in limited edition, 180-gram vinyl packaging. Nine Ben Harper albums, all previously out-of-print on vinyl, have been restored to the format with Harper’s supervision. The LPs were released in deluxe packaging with carefully replicated artwork and two live EPs also made their vinyl release debuts.

On April 21, 12 Radiohead EPs were released on 180-gram vinyl for the first time, including “2 + 2 = 5,” “Creep,” “Fake Plastic Trees,” “High & Dry,” “Just,” “Karma Police,” “My Iron Lung,” “No Surprises,” “Paranoid Android,“ “Pyramid Song,” “Street Spirit (Fade Out),” and “Drill.”

On June 16, the series continued with The Beach Boys’ Sunflower and Surf’s Up, Merle Haggard’s Mama Tried, Megadeth’s So Far, So Good... So What!, Plastic Ono Band’s Live Peace In Toronto 1969, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Freaky Styley, Mother's Milk, and The Uplift Mofo Party Plan, Roxy Music’s Country Life and Stranded, and The Specials’ self-titled album.

All “From The Capitol Vaults” titles feature carefully replicated artwork and packaging true to their original single or gatefold jacket LP releases. More “From The Capitol Vaults” titles will soon be announced.

For more information, visit http://fromthecapitolvaults.com.

November 3, 2009: “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” [artist / title (configuration)]
The Band / Cahoots (1 LP, gatefold jacket, printed sleeve)
The Band / Stage Fright (1 LP, single jacket, printed sleeve, band photo)
The Beach Boys / Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) (1 LP, single jacket, printed sleeve)
The Beach Boys / Today! (1 LP, single jacket)
David Bowie / Aladdin Sane (1 LP, gatefold jacket, printed sleeve)
David Bowie / Diamond Dogs (1 LP, gatefold jacket, printed sleeve)
David Bowie / Young Americans (1 LP, single jacket, printed sleeve)
Faust / Faust IV (1 LP, gatefold jacket, printed sleeve)
Frank Sinatra / Come Dance With Me! (1 LP, single jacket, printed sleeve)
Frank Sinatra / Come Fly With Me (1 LP, single jacket, printed sleeve)
Frank Sinatra / In The Wee Small Hours (1 LP, single jacket, printed sleeve)

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Jul 09, 2009

The Man Behind The Magic

Ron McMaster is the man behind the magic. Aptly named, Ron started mastering with Capitol in 1983 when vinyl was still the main product manufactured for the public. His knowledge and love for the craft has been honed over 20+ years of the lathe revolving at his command.

Ron takes great pride in getting the most out of the format. This is truly an artisan’s craft that requires math, science, musicality, and precision. His years as an engineer and musician allow him to artistically balance the demands of this very unique format. Since he started, audio formats have changed radically and Ron has remained current, working in all of the modern formats that have developed over the years in professional audio.

“I’ve seen a lot of changes over the years and there is a lot of satisfaction seeing vinyl come full circle once again by popular demand, I love it!” says Ron.

Click here for more information

May 07, 2009

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Jan 26, 2009

Ben Harper’s entire Virgin Records catalog in limited edition, 180-gram vinyl packaging

EMI MUSIC’S VINYL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES FEBRUARY 24 WITH BEN HARPER’S COMPLETE VIRGIN RECORDS CATALOG

Nine Albums and Two EPs Presented in Deluxe, Limited Edition 180-Gram Vinyl Packaging with Bonus Materials

Hollywood, California – January 26, 2009 – On February 24, EMI Music continues its successful high-quality vinyl campaign with the release of Ben Harper’s entire Virgin Records catalog in limited edition, 180-gram vinyl packaging. Nine Ben Harper albums, all previously out-of-print on vinyl, have been restored to the format with Harper’s supervision. The LPs will be released in deluxe packaging with carefully replicated artwork, and two live EPs will make their vinyl release debuts. A bonus colored vinyl 7” is included for Welcome To The Cruel World (Anniversary Edition), and an original poster has been reproduced for inclusion with Both Sides Of The Gun.

EMI Music launched its popular “From The Capitol Vaults” series in September 2008 with 13 classic titles, all previously out-of-print on vinyl. Included in the campaign’s debut were A Perfect Circle’s Mer de Noms, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, Coldplay’s Parachutes, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and X&Y, Radiohead’s Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A (two 10” 140-gram LPs), Amnesiac (two 10” 140-gram LPs), and Hail To The Thief, R.E.M.’s Document, and Steve Miller Band’s Greatest Hits 1974-78.

The series continued with John Lennon’s Imagine and Rock ‘N’ Roll, The Band’s Music From Big Pink and The Band, The Beach Boys’ Endless Summer, Paul McCartney & Wings’ Band On The Run, Megadeth’s Peace Sells and Rust In Peace, Queensryche’s Operation: Mindcrime, Roxy Music’s For Your Pleasure and Roxy Music, Stray Cats’ Built For Speed, The Verve’s Urban Hymns, and Jimi Hendrix’s Band Of Gypsys on fiery red 180-gram vinyl.

For more information about Ben Harper, visit www.benharper.net.

For more information about EMI Music’s “From The Capitol Vaults” vinyl series, visit http://fromthecapitolvaults.com.

Ben Harper vinyl LP & EP titles

Welcome To The Cruel World (Anniversary Edition)
1 LP + bonus colored vinyl 7” (7” tracks: “Remember” / “If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again”)
Gatefold packaging, paper sleeve with inner clear lining, printed labels

Both Sides Of The Gun
2 LPs, gatefold packaging, paper sleeves, printed labels, poster

Burn To Shine
2 LPs, gatefold packaging, paper sleeves, printed labels

Diamonds On The Inside
2 LPs, gatefold packaging, paper sleeves, printed lyrics

Fight For Your Mind
2 LPs, gatefold packaging, paper sleeve with inner clear lining, printed labels

Life Line
1 LP, gatefold packaging, paper sleeves, printed labels

Live From Mars
4 LPs, special packaging, paper sleeves, printed labels

There Will Be Light
1 LP, gatefold packaging, printed sleeves, printed lyrics

Will To Live
1 LP, gatefold packaging, paper sleeve with inner clear lining, printed labels

Will To Live (Live EP)
Side A                           Side B
1. The Will To Live      1. I Shall Not Walk Alone
2. Faded                        2. Voodoo Chile
3. Forever

Alone (Live EP)
Side A                           Side B
1. Alone                        1. Steal My Kisses
2. Burn To Shine           2. Nobody's Fault But Mine
3. The Woman In You   3. Please Bleed

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Oct 23, 2008

“FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” VINYL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES OCTOBER 28

CAPITOL/EMI’S “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” VINYL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES OCTOBER 28 WITH 13 CLASSIC, STANDOUT ALBUMS

Remastered Titles Presented on Limited Edition, 180-Gram Audiophile Quality Vinyl with Original Artwork and Packaging

Hollywood, California – October 6, 2008 – Capitol/EMI’s high quality “From The Capitol Vaults” U.S. vinyl campaign continues on October 28 with the limited edition release of 13 classic, standout albums from the label’s celebrated catalog.

Capitol/EMI’s October 28 “From The Capitol Vaults” releases include The Band’s Music From Big Pink and The Band, The Beach Boys’ Endless Summer, John Lennon’s Rock ‘N’ Roll, Paul McCartney & Wings’ Band On The Run, Megadeth’s Peace Sells and Rust In Peace, Queensryche’s Operation: Mindcrime, Roxy Music’s For Your Pleasure and Roxy Music, Stray Cats’ Built For Speed, and The Verve’s Urban Hymns.

Capitol/EMI launched its “From The Capitol Vaults” campaign on September 2 with 13 classic titles, all previously out-of-print on vinyl. Included in the series’ debut were A Perfect Circle’s Mer de Noms, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, Coldplay’s Parachutes, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and X&Y, Radiohead’s Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A (two 10” 140-gram LPs), Amnesiac (two 10” 140-gram LPs), and Hail To The Thief, R.E.M.’s Document, and Steve Miller Band’s Greatest Hits 1974-78.

On September 30, the campaign continued with the release of Jimi Hendrix’s incendiary 1970 concert album, Band Of Gypsys, on fiery red 180-gram vinyl, and John Lennon’s chart-topping 1971 studio album, Imagine, on 180-gram vinyl.

All “From The Capitol Vaults” titles feature carefully replicated artwork and packaging true to their original single or gatefold jacket LP releases. More “From The Capitol Vaults” titles will soon be announced.

OCTOBER 28: “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” [artist / title (configuration)]
- The Band / Music From Big Pink (1 LP, gatefold jacket, white sleeve)
- The Band / The Band (1 LP, gatefold jacket, white sleeve)
- The Beach Boys / Endless Summer (2 LPs, gatefold jacket, die-cut sleeves)
- John Lennon / Rock ‘N’ Roll (1 LP, single jacket, die-cut sleeve)
- Paul McCartney & Wings / Band On The Run (1 LP, single jacket, printed inner sleeve, poster, digital download)
- Megadeth / Peace Sells (1 LP, single jacket, printed inner sleeve with lyrics)
- Megadeth / Rust In Peace (1 LP, single jacket, white sleeve)
- Queensryche / Operation: Mindcrime (1 LP, single jacket, printed inner sleeve with lyrics)
- Roxy Music / For Your Pleasure (1 LP, gatefold jacket, poster of album art, white sleeve)
- Roxy Music / Roxy Music (1 LP, gatefold jacket, poster of album art, white sleeve)
- Stray Cats / Built For Speed (1 LP, single jacket, white sleeve)
- The Verve / Urban Hymns (2 LPs, 2 inner sleeves with photos)

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Sep 12, 2008

MORE VINYL TITLES IN STORES 9/30!

CAPITOL/EMI’S “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” VINYL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES WITH SEPTEMBER 30 RELEASE OF ICONIC ALBUMS BY JIMI HENDRIX AND JOHN LENNON

Remastered Titles Presented on Limited Edition, 180-Gram Audiophile Quality Vinyl with Original Artwork and Packaging

Hollywood, California – September 8, 2008 – Capitol/EMI’s high quality “From The Capitol Vaults” U.S. vinyl campaign continues on September 30 with the limited edition release of two iconic rock albums. Jimi Hendrix’s incendiary 1970 concert album, Band Of Gypsys, will be issued on fiery red 180-gram vinyl, and John Lennon’s chart-topping 1971 studio album, Imagine, will be released on 180-gram vinyl.

Capitol/EMI launched its “From The Capitol Vaults” campaign on September 2 with 13 classic titles, all previously out-of-print on vinyl. Included in the series’ debut were A Perfect Circle’s Mer de Noms, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, Coldplay’s Parachutes, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and X&Y, Radiohead’s Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A (two 10” 140-gram LPs), Amnesiac (two 10” 140-gram LPs), and Hail To The Thief, R.E.M.’s Document, and Steve Miller Band’s Greatest Hits 1974-78.

All “From The Capitol Vaults” titles feature carefully replicated artwork and packaging true to their original single or gatefold jacket LP releases. More “From The Capitol Vaults” titles will soon be announced.

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Aug 15, 2008

CAPITOL/EMI LAUNCH “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” VINYL CAMPAIGN

CAPITOL/EMI’S LAUNCH OF “FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” VINYL CAMPAIGN RESCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2 WITH 13 CLASSIC ALBUMS

Remastered Titles Presented on Limited Edition, 180-Gram Audiophile Quality Vinyl, with Original Artwork and Packaging

Hollywood, California – August 15, 2008 – To meet strong retail and consumer demand, the launch of Capitol/EMI’s high quality “From The Capitol Vaults” U.S. vinyl campaign has been rescheduled to September 2, and five titles have been added to the first group of releases.

13 classic titles, all previously out-of-print on vinyl, will be released on September 2. Eleven of the newly remastered, limited edition albums are presented on 180-gram LPs, while two albums initially released as double 10” 140-gram LPs will be reissued in their original configuration. All of the “From The Capitol Vaults” vinyl packages feature carefully replicated artwork and packaging true to their original single or gatefold jacket LP releases.

Included in the “From The Capitol Vaults” vinyl launch are A Perfect Circle’s Mer de Noms, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, Coldplay’s Parachutes, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and X&Y, Radiohead’s Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A (two 10” 140-gram LPs), Amnesiac (two 10” 140-gram LPs), and Hail To The Thief, R.E.M.’s Document, and Steve Miller Band’s Greatest Hits 1974-78. Additional “From The Capitol Vaults” vinyl titles will soon be announced.

“FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS” [artist / title (configuration)]
- A Perfect Circle / Mer de Noms (2 LPs, gatefold jacket, satin stock, diecut white sleeves)
- The Beach Boys / Pet Sounds (2 LPs, mono, gatefold jacket)
- Coldplay / Parachutes (1 LP, printed sleeve)
- Coldplay / A Rush Of Blood To The Head (1 LP, printed sleeve)
- Coldplay / X&Y (2 LPs, gatefold jacket, 2-sided posted)
- Radiohead / Pablo Honey (1 LP, printed sleeve)
- Radiohead / The Bends (1 LP, printed sleeve)
- Radiohead / OK Computer (2 LPs, gatefold jacket, color labels, printed sleeves)
- Radiohead / Kid A (2 10” 140-gram LPs, gatefold jacket, printed sleeves, color labels)
- Radiohead / Hail To The Thief (2 LPs, gatefold jacket, printed sleeves)
- Radiohead / Amnesiac (2 10” 140-gram LPs, gatefold jacket, printed sleeves, color labels)
- R.E.M. / Document (1 LP, printed sleeve)
- Steve Miller Band / Greatest Hits 1974-78 (1 LP, printed sleeve, color label)

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