Friday, June 5, 2009

Rhino Further Experiments With Digital Only Releases

This is a trend of which I am not a fan, but in the spirit of bringing you the news - here is Rhino's digital only new release list for June:

(All exclusive to Amazon.com for 30 days unless noted):
Cross Country Cross Country -- Cross Country (1973 album)
Due for downloads at all digital service providers (DSPs) on 6/2, this is the sole Atco album from former Tokens members following that group's experimental Intercourse album.
Tasha Thomas Tasha Thomas -- Midnight Rendezvous (1979 album)
The second of two Atlantic albums from the disco diva makes its digital debut at all DSPs on 6/2.
Johnny Average The Johnny Average Band -- Some People (1980 album)
Originally released on Bearsville, this album includes the minor hit "Ch-Ch-Cherie." It makes its digital debut on 6/9.
Harvey Ave Dozen The Harvey Averne Dozen -- Viva Soul (1968 album)
The debut from the Latin/soul band, originally released on Atlantic. Long out-of-print (OOP) physically, but due back digitally on 6/9.
Black Velvet Band The Black Velvet Band -- When Justice Came (1989 album)
The Black Velvet Band -- King Of Myself (1992 album)
The Irish quartet's first two OOP albums for Elektra. Due for downloads on 6/9.
The Bobs The Bobs -- Sing The Songs Of... (1990 album)
This OOP Kaleidoscope album features an eclectic collection of covers by the a capella quartet. It's due digitally on 6/9.
Terence Boylan Terence Boylan -- Terence Boylan (1977 album)
Terence Boylan -- Suzy (1980 album)
Both of the singer-songwriter's Elektra albums are available digitally on 6/9.
The Charthogs The Charthogs -- Do Your Mind (1994 album)
The alternative rockers' sole album for Atlantic, OOP physically but returning digitally on 6/9.
The Clovers The Clovers -- Down In The Alley: Best Of (1991 compilation album)
A now-OOP collection of the venerable R&B vocal group's hits for Atlantic, due digitally on 6/9.
The DeFenders The De-Fenders -- Drag Beat (1964 album)
An OOP hot rod cash-in from this SoCal studio group, originally released on Del-Fi and due digitally on 6/9.
Doobie Bros. The Doobie Brothers -- Farewell Tour (1983 live album)
Originally released on Warner Bros., this set features the pop/rock hitmakers in concert shortly before Michael McDonald went solo and is due digitally on 6/9.
Everly Bros. 1
Everly Bros. 2
Everly Bros. 3
The Everly Brothers -- It's Everly Time (1960 album)
The Everly Brothers -- A Date With The Everly Brothers (1961 album)
The Everly Brothers -- Both Sides Of An Evening (1961 album)
The Everly Brothers -- Instant Party (1962 album)
The Everly Brothers -- The Everly Brothers Sing Great Country Hits (1963 album)
The Everly Brothers -- Beat & Soul (1965 album)
The Everly Brothers -- Rock & Soul (1965 album)
The Everly Brothers -- Gone, Gone, Gone (1965 album)
The Everly Brothers -- In Our Image (1966 album)
The Everly Brothers -- Two Yanks In England (1966 album)
The Everly Brothers -- The Everly Brothers Sing (1967 album)
The Everly Brothers -- The Hit Sound Of The Everly Brothers (1967 album)
The Everly Brothers -- The Everly Brothers Show (1970 live album)
The Everly Brothers -- The New Album (1977 compilation album)
After a long winning streak for Cadence, The Everly Brothers cut a string of hits for Warner Bros. Records, the bulk of which become available digitally on 6/9.
Family Stand The Family Stand -- Chain (1990 album)
The Family Stand -- Moon In Scorpio (1991 album)
The R&B/dance-rock trio's first two albums, originally released on Atlantic and EastWest. Both are currently OOP but due digitally on 6/9.
The Farm The Farm -- Hullabaloo (1994 album)
The Liverpool band's OOP final album for Sire, available for downloads on 6/9.
Art Farmer Quartet The Art Farmer Quartet -- Live At The Half-Note (1963 album)
The Art Farmer Quartet -- To Sweden With Love (1964 album)
The Art Farmer Quartet -- Sing Me Softly Of The Blues (1965 album)
All three Atlantic releases from the jazz flugelhornist's foursome. Available digitally on 6/9.
Fifth Ave Band The Fifth Avenue Band -- The Fifth Avenue Band (1972 album)
The pop-rock group's fine debut for Reprise. Unavailable on CD domestically but available for downloads on 6/9.
Foremen The Foremen -- Folk Heroes (1995 album)
The first of two Reprise albums from the folk-comedy quartet. OOP on CD but due for downloads on 6/9.
Forester Sisters
Forester Sisters The Forester Sisters -- The Forester Sisters (1985 album)
The Forester Sisters -- You Again (1987 album)
The Forester Sisters -- Perfume, Ribbons & Pearls (1987 album)
The Forester Sisters -- Sincerely (1988 album)
The Forester Sisters -- All I Need (1989 album)
The Forester Sisters -- Come Hold Me (1990 album)
The Forester Sisters -- I Got A Date (1992 album)
The Forester Sisters -- More Than I Am (1996 album)
Most of the country vocal quartet's 11 Warner Bros. albums are available digitally on 6/9 (all of these are OOP, and a couple never made it to CD).
Gablz The Gablz -- The Gablz (1997 album)
The only album by the smooth R&B vocal trio. Originally released on Warner Bros. and now OOP; due digitally on 6/9.
Greenberry Woods The Greenberry Woods -- Rapple Dapple (1994 album)
The Greenberry Woods -- Big Money Item (1995 album)
Both OOP Sire albums from the power-pop band are available digitally on 6/9.
Rufus Harley Rufus Harley -- Courage: The Atlantic Recordings (2006 compilation album)
The Rhino Handmade collection of the preeminent jazz bagpipe player is available for downloads on 6/9.
Ides Of March The Ides Of March -- Common Bond (1971 album)
The second of two Warner Bros. albums (after Vehicle) by Chicago's other horn rock hitmakers. Due for downloads on 6/9.
Impressions The Impressions -- It's About Time (1976 album)
The Impressions -- Loving Power (1976 album)
Originally released on Cotillion and RSO, these post-Curtis Mayfield albums by the legendary soul group are available digitally on 6/9.
Jazz Modes The Jazz Modes -- The Most Happy Fella: The Jazz Modes Play Excerpts From The Frank Loesser Musical (1958 album)
The Jazz Modes -- The Jazz Modes (1999 compilation album)
Vintage Atlantic sides from the bop combo, available digitally on 6/9.
The Law The Law -- The Law (2002 album)
Following The Firm, Paul Rodgers tapped Faces/Who drummer Kenny Jones for another supergroup release on Atlantic. Due digitally on 6/9.
The Lemonheads The Lemonheads -- Lovey (1990 album)
The first Atlantic release from Evan Dando's punk-pop outfit, currently OOP. Available for downloads on 6/9.
Mel Lewis The Mel Lewis Orchestra -- 20 Years At The Village Vanguard (1985 album)
The jazz/big band's sole album for Atlantic, OOP on CD but available digitally on 6/9.
Lyman Family The Lyman Family with Lisa Kindred -- American Avatar (1971 album)
Recorded in the mid-1960s, this bluesy femme folk album includes guest spots from Jim Kweskin, Geoff Muldaur, and cult leader Mel Lyman. Originally on Reprise, it makes its digital debut on 6/9.
Marcels The Marcels -- The Best Of The Marcels (1990 compilation album)
An OOP Rhino collection of the doo wop greats best known for "Blue Moon." Due for downloads on 6/9.
MarKeys The Mar-Keys -- Do The Pop-Eye (1962 album)
The second Atlantic LP by the mighty Stax house band, due digitally on 6/9.
Mercy Seat The Mercy Seat -- The Mercy Seat (1987 album)
Originally released on Warner Bros., this punk-gospel group featured Gordon Gano of Violent Femmes. It's due for downloads on 6/9.
Modern Jazz Quartet
Modern Jazz Quartet The Modern Jazz Quartet -- At Music Inn (1956 album)
The Modern Jazz Quartet -- The Modern Jazz Quartet (1960 album)
The Modern Jazz Quartet and Jimmy Giuffre -- The Sheriff (1963 album)
The Modern Jazz Quartet -- Plays George Gershwin's Porgy & Bess (1964 album)
The Modern Jazz Quartet With Laurindo Almeida -- Collaboration (1964 album)
The Modern Jazz Quartet -- Jazz Dialogue (1965 album)
The Modern Jazz Quartet -- Live At The Lighthouse (1967 album)
The Modern Jazz Quartet -- The Legendary Profile (1972 album)
The Modern Jazz Quartet -- The Art Of The Modern Jazz Quartet (1973 compilation album)
Nine Atlantic releases from the estimable jazz foursome. All available digitally on 6/9.
Moments The Moments -- A Moment With The Moments (1970 album)
The Moments -- The Other Side Of The Moments (1971 album)
The Moments -- My Thing (1974 album)
The Moments -- Live At The Miss Black America Pageant (1978 album)
A quartet of Stang albums from the R&B hitmakers, available for downloads on 6/9.
Mystery Jets Mystery Jets -- Twenty One (2008 album)
The U.K. neo-psych band's Warner Australia album is due from all DSPs on 6/9 (an expanded edition will be available at iTunes including the "Young Love" video).
Neville Brothers The Neville Brothers -- Live At Tipitina's 1982 (1998 album)
Rhino's now-OOP pairing of the two Nevillization albums recorded at the storied New Orleans club. Due digitally on 6/9.
New England New England -- Explorer Suite (1980 album)
New England -- Walking Wild (1981 album)
Both Elektra albums by the Boston-based arena rock quartet. Due digitally on 6/9.
Notting Hillbillies The Notting Hillbillies -- Missing...Presumed Having A Good Time (1990 album)
Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler's country-blues side project, originally released on Warner Bros. Available to download on 6/9.
Henry Paul Henry Paul Band -- Grey Ghost (1979 album)
Henry Paul Band -- Feel The Heat (1980 album)
Henry Paul Band -- Anytime (1981 album)
Henry Paul Band -- Henry Paul (1982 album)
All four Atlantic albums from the Southern rocker (ex-Outlaws) are available digitally on 6/9.
Rezillos The Rezillos -- Can't Stand The Rezillos: The (Almost) Complete Rezillos (1993 compilation album)
A two-fer featuring most of the Scottish punk/new wave outfit's studio and live albums. Due digitally on 6/9.
Roches The Roches -- Another World (1985 album)
The three singing sisters' final album for Warner Bros., OOP physically but due for downloads on 6/9.
Rockets The Rockets -- Back Talk (1981 album)
The Rockets -- Rocket Roll (1982 album)
Both of the Detroit rock band's two Elektra albums, available digitally on 6/9.
Pomona Casuals Ronnie & The Pomona Casuals -- Everybody Jerk (1964 album)
Originally released on Del-Fi's Donna sublabel and now OOP, the East L.A. band's dance craze disc is due digitally on 6/9.
Sam And Dave Sam & Dave -- Sweat 'N' Soul Anthology (1965-1971) (1993 compilation album)
Rhino's OOP double-disc collection of the dynamic soul duo is due digitally on 6/9.
Sentinals The Sentinals -- Surfer Girl (1963 album)
The Sentinals -- Sunset Beach: The Best Of The Sentinals (1999 compilation album)
An original album and a more recent collection from the Del-Fi surf band. Due digitally on 6/9.
Soul Clan The Soul Clan -- Soul Clan (1969 album)
This Atco release teams '60s soul titans Solomon Burke, Arthur Conley, Don Covay, Ben E. King, and Joe Tex. It makes its digital debut on 6/9.
Soup Dragons The Soup Dragons -- This Is Our Art (1988 album)
An OOP Sire album by the Scottish alternative rockers, available digitally on 6/9.
Sugarhill Gang The Sugarhill Gang -- Livin' In The Fast Lane (1984 album)
This album from the hip-hop pioneers (on Sugarhill Records, of course) includes favorites "Troy" and "Kick It Live From 9 To 5." It makes its digital debut on 6/9.
Thin Lizzy Thin Lizzy -- Renegade (1981 album)
Thin Lizzy -- Thunder And Lightning (1983 album)
The final Warner Bros. albums from the Irish hard rockers. Both due digitally on 6/9.
Trammps The Trammps -- The Trammps III (1977 album)
The Trammps -- The Whole World's Dancing (1979 album)
The Trammps -- Slipping Out (1980 album)
The popular disco group's final three albums for Atlantic. Previously unavailable on CD but available to download on 6/9.
Vogues The Vogues -- Memories (1969 album)
The Vogues -- Sing The Good Old Songs (1970 album)
Two of the harmony-pop group's Reprise LPs, available digitally on 6/9.

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