Showing posts with label 1988. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1988. Show all posts

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Straitjacket Fits - Hail 1988 (Reissue 1990) 320 😎

 Hail is the band's debut album, recorded June - August 1988 at The Lab Recording Studio in Auckland with producer/engineer Terry Moore. The recordings weren’t entirely what the band wanted and felt it lacked enough strong songs.


Rough Trade released Hail in the UK and US late in 1989/early 1990, with a revised, stronger track listing, adding the four songs from the 'Life in One Chord' EP, and removing some tracks that hadn’t quite worked on the original NZ release (Telling Tales, Dead Heat, Only You Knew, Take From The Years). 1990 Australasian LP/Cassette reissues were released like this also.

CD versions of this revised version of the album were released in NZ, UK and Japan in 1989/1990 and these include the entire original 1988 NZ version plus the four tracks from the 1988 'Life In One Chord' EP.


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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Crazyhead – Desert Orchid 1988 (2009 Remastered, Expanded Edition) 320 😎


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Another that's been in my to post (need's work) folder, not much needed to this one just split into CD1 & CD2 and then some tag work. Well it's done and now can see the light, enjoy!!

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Sunday, June 14, 2026

The Bears

Rise and Shine

(1988)

 










320

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

VA - 2013 - ¡Released! The Human Rights Concerts 1988 Human Rights Now!



VA - 2013 - ¡Released! The Human Rights Concerts 1988 Human Rights Now! @320




“Human Rights Now!” - the second all-stars charity concert tour organized by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights organization Amnesty International, was staged to draw attention to the fortieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration Of Human Rights.

This concert was one of the final stops of the “Human Rights Now!” tour and headliners Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Tracy Chapman and Youssou N’Dour had been all over the planet by the time the concert took place in the legendary River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires on the 15th October 1988.

This 2CD Digipak Edition features once-in-a-lifetime performances such as “Born In The U.S.A” by Springsteen, Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer”, “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” by Sting and the evening’s highlight as all performers gathered on stage for a moving rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Chimes Of Freedom” and Bob Marley’s “Get Up, Stand Up”.

CD 1: Youssou N’Dour - N’Dobine / Youssou N’Dour - Deugeu (The Truth) / Tracy Chapman - Across The Lines / Tracy Chapman - Why? / Tracy Chapman - Freedom Now / Tracy Chapman - Talkin’ ‘bout A Revolution / Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer / Peter Gabriel with Youssou N’Dour - In Your Eyes / Peter Gabriel - Biko

CD 2: Sting - Don’t Stand So Close To Me / Sting - They Dance Alone / Sting & Bruce Springsteen - Every Breath You Take / Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Born In The USA / Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - I’m On Fire / Bruce Springsteen & Sting (with The E Street Band) - The River / Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Raise Your Hand / Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Twist and Shout / La Bamba. / Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Youssou N’Dour & Tracy Chapman (with The E Street Band) - Chimes of Freedom / Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Youssou N’Dour & Tracy Chapman (with The E Street Band) - Get Up, Stand Up

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Monday, May 18, 2026

The Lime Spiders – Volatile 1988 320 & Flac 1991 CD Reissue 😎 3rd Update in Red & reposted


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* Hi one and all, a Vibes regular BasicDave has just emailed me an extra track and am sharing it here for you all. Track 15 - 12'' Volatile Violation Mix. Thanks Dave. I have replaced the link for the full cd reissue in flac below. *

* When I checked this out, I found I had posted the Flac version of the 1991 CD reissue of this album that has 15 tracks, so here is a new link for the Flac copy, which will remain active for 3 days only, so you will have to be quick. You have the choice the Flac expanded version or the 320 vinyl copy, link for that is in the comments. The Flac link is Here*

* A link to the original post of the flac from July 2025, Here. *

 

Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Pogues – If I Should Fall From Grace With God (1988) 320



* Very sad news yesterday The Pogues drummer and founding member Andrew Ranken has died at 72. He passed away on Feb 10th. *
* R.I.P. Andrew Ranken (Heartbeat of The Pogues) (13th November 1953 – 10th February 2026). *

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Friday, January 30, 2026

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Wednesday, January 07, 2026

Gregory Isaacs -1988 - Red Rose For Gregory



Gregory Isaacs -1988 - Red Rose For Gregory @320


Red Rose for Gregory is among the best full-length releases from legendary Reggae crooner; Gregory Isaacs. Recorded for producer Gussie Clarke, the album features Clarke's red-hot studio band with the Mighty Diamonds and J. C. Lodge handling backing vocals. With "Rumours" being the stand-out hit, the rest of the record stands shoulder to shoulder with it in terms of quality. Clarke's signature style -- deep, reverberated bass, fat beats, and sparse musical arrangements -- delighted the dancehalls, and the openness of his sound was perfect for DJs to chatter across. It also was a treat for singers, as it allowed emotions to bleed through, and provided space to drop in backing vocals and further instrumentation as needed. Isaacs took full advantage of the opportunities presented and gifted Clarke with some of his best performances. The passionate declaration of love on "All I Need Is You," the intimacy of the title track, as the singer muses about the identity of a secret admirer, and the lovely, easy-going "Slow Down" are just some of the standouts here. And then there's the hits. "Rumours," of course, but also the tough "Rough Neck" and the stunning "Mind Yu Dis," all appear here in spectacular 12" extended mixes, alongside a promotional 12" version of "Teacher's Plight." This is truly Isaacs at the heights of his dancehall glory. (Bandcamp)


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