Grumpy Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Thinking JC vinyl lately as I have none . so looking for some new vinyl. Anyone have thoughts on the best vinyl albums, sound and song wise. Are there re-mastered goodies to be got? Mainly liked his early radio hits . Mad Dogs looks like one I'll be ordering from Vinyleye soon, unless there are better albums to go for. Any Help From my Friends will as always be appreciated.
mickj1 Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Hi Grumps Mad Dogs is my favourite JC LP ( but I got into a spot of bother when it first came out, as it was a double LP - so I gave one half to my wife as a Xmas present, and the other half for her birthday 2 days later ) My current favourite is Organic - extremely well recorded, with great session musos (in 1996) and includes some remakes of his earlier stuff as well as some new songs and new interpretations of other songs - Into the mystic, Sail away etc. Have a look at the reviews on Amazon. I only have the CD and don't know if it comes in vinyl though. cheers Mick 1
Grumpy Posted November 5, 2013 Author Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Thanks Mick It looks like it will be Mad Dogs for now = just hope that if it's a double album I'll get both discs at once. Been checking out his Self titled and his With a little Help albums also Edited November 5, 2013 by Grumpy
LogicprObe Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Buy a second hand copy of Cocker Happy. It's a cracker.
ZEN MISTER Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 My favourites are " STINGRAY" and "SHEFFIELD STEEL". Both are fantastic recordings, undated performance -wise, and precede the later 'slickness' that his recordings fell prey to. ZM.
ThirdDrawerDown Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Mad Dogs and Joe Cocker are my favourites. I thought Sheffield Steel a bit mild - even then, it was comeback time (and I did go along to see him on the Sheffield Steel tour) so it's interesting to see the critical reapprisal This from allmusic on the first album The 1999 A&M reissue not only includes new notes and audiophile-quality sound, but also a pair of bonus tracks, the previously unanthologized B-sides "The New Age of Lily" and "Something Coming On," deserved better than the obscurity in which they previously dwelt.
evil c Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) I also would nominate Sheffield Steel - always get the shivers listening to Ruby Lee, it sounds that good! Unchain my heart would get the next vote. Would have to include Cocker Happy for the sheer quality of the songs alone Edited November 5, 2013 by evil c
LogicprObe Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 There's no better track listing than this! http://www.discogs.com/Joe-Cocker-Cocker-Happy/release/1884416 Oh! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Joe-Cocker-original-gatefold-Lp-Cocker-Happy/310666678939?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D2482867047495163615%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D290988997967%26 1
Gee Emm Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Buy a second hand copy of Cocker Happy. It's a cracker. Yep. Get a well cared for copy though. I also would nominate Sheffield Steel - always get the shivers listening to Ruby Lee, it sounds that good! Unchain my heart would get the next vote This is also a good contender.
soundfan Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) There's no better track listing than this! http://www.discogs.com/Joe-Cocker-Cocker-Happy/release/1884416 Oh! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Joe-Cocker-original-gatefold-Lp-Cocker-Happy/310666678939?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D2482867047495163615%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D290988997967%26 I agree, it's a ripper. I have a NZ Axis Records pressing. It's not listed in Discogs though. Edit: I just found this one in my vinyl collection. Australia only release by EMI. http://www.discogs.com/Joe-Cocker-Joe-Cockers-Greatest-Hits/release/3789317 An even better song selection than the above mentioned, 'cause it contains You are So Beautiful. But I haven't played it for a while, not sure whether any of the tracks are edited to fit all 20 tracks on the LP. Edited November 5, 2013 by soundfan 1
LogicprObe Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 I'd say that's pushing microgroove to the limit!
Guest Muon Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Aww..........another I need to get on vinyl, love Joe's stuff
MrHorsepower Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Hey Grumpy ,I have a copy of "COCKER" if you want it. Probably only played once or twice. PM me if you want it. I work at Kilkenny and do a run to Ethelton at least once a week so could drop it at "The PORT" ...Michael..
Grumpy Posted November 5, 2013 Author Posted November 5, 2013 Aww..........another I need to get on vinyl, love Joe's stuff I use to be a big fan back in the day and I'm amazed that I haven't any albums of his. Did have a cassette once a long time a go though
Grumpy Posted November 5, 2013 Author Posted November 5, 2013 Hey Grumpy ,I have a copy of "COCKER" if you want it. Probably only played once or twice. PM me if you want it. I work at Kilkenny and do a run to Ethelton at least once a week so could drop it at "The PORT" ...Michael.. Cocker Happy - Damm! just bought one of eBay 1
Guest Muon Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 I use to be a big fan back in the day and I'm amazed that I haven't any albums of his. Did have a cassette once a long time a go though I felt the same when I saw this thread of yours, mate. I have the double Heart & Soul CD, but nothing on vinyl saw him at Festival Hall about 20 years ago, was awesome!
Grumpy Posted November 5, 2013 Author Posted November 5, 2013 This one Grumps Cocker.png Thanks Mr HP, but I'm just looking for the early stuff for now. Your offer was very kind thank you.
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