Performance date: Grugahalle, Essen, 19/20 April 1980. The Blues Band played two nights – these were their only Rockpalast performances.

The set contains highlights from the just-issued debut album ‘Official Blues Band Bootleg Album’ and previews ‘Maggie’s Farm’ and ‘Can’t Hold On Much Longer’ from the upcoming second album ‘Ready’.

Features the original line-up of Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness, Dave Kelly, Gary Fletcher and Hughie Flint.

The clip of ‘Death Letter’ uploaded to YouTube has totalled nearly 50,000 views.

The Blues Band is still active today with 4/5 of original line-up, with a dedicated and proven fan base.

24 page booklet with twin liner notes – in English by Michael Heatley (Record Collector / Guitar & Bass) and in German by journalist and broadcaster Uli Kneip.

Expertly restored and remastered. Superb vision, outstanding sound. The best in the business!

Performance date: WDR-STUDIO A,Köln,17.12.1979. This is the Southend singer-songwriter’s only Rockpalast performance.

Features a world-class rhythm section of Dave Mattacks and Pat Donaldson among the four-piece backing band.

Mixes signature songs ‘Short List’, Switchboard Susan’ and ‘Cheque Book’ from his back catalogue with rock classics like ‘Kansas City’ (Little Richard) and ‘Memphis’ (Chuck Berry).

Never before released in its entirety (abridged version briefly only on VHS), this 14-track set is the only Jupp DVD available and is the ‘Holy Grail’ for his followers and collectors!

Informative booklet with twin liner notes – in English by Michael Heatley (Record Collector / Guitar & Bass) and in German by journalist and broadcaster Uli Kneip.

Expertly restored and remastered. Superb vision, outstanding sound. The best in the business!

Performance date: WDR, Studio A, Köln, 18.01.1976 (the first of their three appearances on the show by the band – others were in 1983 & 1998).

The set contains a mix of classic blues numbers and slick, self-penned material from their most recent LPs at that time – ‘Sense Of Direction’ (a US Top 40 entry) and ‘Stamp Album’.

Features the classic line-up of Peter Haycock,
Colin Cooper, John Cuffley, Derek Holt and Richard Jones – a band at peak of their popularity, merging rock, blues and funk.

A much-changed Climax Blues Band line-up is still gigging today.

Informative booklet with twin liner notes – in English by Michael Heatley (Record Collector / Guitar & Bass) and in German by journalist and broadcaster Uli Kneip.

Expertly restored and remastered. Superb vision, outstanding sound. The best in the business!

Performance date: Grugahalle, Essen, 15.09.1978.

One of three acts (with Peter Gabriel and Paul Butterfield) on Rockpalast’s Third Rocknacht (‘Rock Night’) on 15th September 1978 at the 10,000-capacity Grugahalle in Essen, recorded on the night of the famous Ali-Spinks Heavyweight Boxing match.

Features legendary guitarist Alvin Lee in his only Rockpalast appearance, with backing musicians Tom Compton (drums) and Mick Hawksworth (bass)

Full 10-song set includes the Ten Years After Woodstock classic ‘I’m Going Home’. Includes bonus unbroadcast tracks ‘Sweet Little Sixteen’ and ‘Roll Over Beethoven’

Alvin Lee post-show comment: “The best TV show I ever appeared in.”

Informative booklet with twin liner notes – in English by Michael Heatley (Record Collector / Guitar & Bass) and in German by journalist and broadcaster Uli Kneip.

Expertly restored and remastered. Superb vision, outstanding sound. The best in the business!

Best of Electronic Disco from Giorgio Moroder is available now, Digipak releases of E=MC2, From Here to Eternity and Solitary Men are due end of next week.

Giorgio Moroder – Best of Electronic Disco
Definitive collection from the legendary disco producer who put the late, great Donna Summer on the map, and whose talents as composer, performer and producer led to Grammy and Academy awards and numerous collaborations with many artists worldwide.

Giorgio Moroder – E=MC2 | Amazon UK
This album – dedicated to Einstein on his centenary – is now viewed by fans as one of the highpoints of Giorgio’s career.

Giorgio Moroder – From Here to Eternity | Amazon UK
This 1977 album was composed, produced and performed by Giorgio Moroder, and put the Italian-born, German-based producer on the map. It followed directly on from his ground-breaking work with Donna Summer that same year on ‘I Feel Love’.

Giorgio Moroder, Joe Esposito – Solitary Men | Amazon UK
1983 release that saw legendary disco producer Moroder collaborate with American singer Joe Esposito.

Upcoming Albums

We have some great upcoming releases coming soon, Giorgio Moroder – Schlagermoroder 2, Icehouse – The 12 Inches Vol.2, Robin Trower -Living Out Of Time, Alvin Lee – Live In Vienna, Zombies In Stereo and 4 Sparks re-issues. Details of these will be posted shortly.

Icehouse – White Heat | Amazon UK, Amazon DE
The most comprehensive ICEHOUSE collection yet, officially sanctioned by mainman Iva Davies, with a collection that charts the band’s career from the late 1980.

Icehouse – The 12 Inches | Amazon UK, Amazon DE
24 tracks on 2CDs, many exclusive and otherwise unavailable mixes. Contains the extended versions of US hits ‘Crazy’ (#14) and ‘Electric Blue’ (#7), both 1988.

Icehouse – Primitive Man | Amazon UK, Amazon DE
Mainman Iva Davies recorded this 1982 release as a one-man band in Sydney and Los Angeles; he worked with Simple Minds/Billy idol mentor Keith Forsey.

Icehouse – The Best of | Amazon UK, Amazon DE
This album covers the years 1981-1994 across 20 tracks, with many exclusive single mixes. This now the definitive new compilation on the market.

Pete Brown, Phil Ryan – Perils of Wisdom | Amazon UK, Amazon DE
This is the fourth record by Pete Brown and Phil Ryan, who have worked together on and off since Phil joined Pete’s band Piblokto in 1970. This time they have used their working band, Psoulchedelia ,for this latest venture.

Videos

We’ve added new videos featuring Giorgio Moroder, Icehouse and Stretch. Check out our Videos page and be sure to check back regularly, as we keep adding more.

Tours

The Pretty Things, The Blues Band, UFO are touring in June. Curved Air are also playing at the Acoustic Festival of Britain 2013. For all listings, check out our tour page here.