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March, 2012

Pain in my heart

March 6th, 2012 in The Big Hurt by lpcoverlover | 6 Comments

“The Big Hurt”   Miss Toni Fisher  Signet Records (1957)  The Big Hurt’ was written by the L.A. singer’s husband Wayne Shanklin. The song went to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Notable because it featured phasing effects, and is claimed to be the first song to do so.  Feeling bad?  Take a teary stroll through our “The Big Hurt” section.

(42 votes, average: 3.12 out of 5)

White as a ghost

March 6th, 2012 in Bongos and Bagels, Guitars, Nudes by lpcoverlover | 2 Comments

Another beautiful nude cover from Japan and Toshiba Records.  Shoichiro Matsumiya  “Haunted Guitar”  And its pressed on ruby red vinyl.

(62 votes, average: 3.94 out of 5)

Mutt and Jeff

March 6th, 2012 in Animals, Illustration, Kiddies by lpcoverlover | 4 Comments

“How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?”   Broadway FunTime Records

(29 votes, average: 2.72 out of 5)

In Zaire tonight

March 3rd, 2012 in Animals, Illustration by lpcoverlover | 4 Comments

Empire Bakuba  “Bakuba Show”  Syllart Records (1987)  An influential Soukous band from Zaire

(40 votes, average: 3.73 out of 5)

Pajamas and pigtails

March 1st, 2012 in 45 Picture Sleeves, Dance by lpcoverlover | 10 Comments

“Rock and Roll With The Platters Vol. 1”  Mercury Records (Italy)

(49 votes, average: 3.92 out of 5)

Mike Terry’s nuts

March 1st, 2012 in Uncategorized by lpcoverlover | 2 Comments

Mike Terry “Clackers”  Joy  Records (UK)  (1972)  Remember this balls-out fad from the early Seventies?!

(38 votes, average: 2.87 out of 5)
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