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REPOST: Ayers Rock - Beyond (1976)
(Australian 1973-81).Ayers Rock was a jazz-rock group formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1973. Members included drummer Mark Kennedy, Ray Burton, Russell Dunlop, Chris Brown, James Doyle, Doug...
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Richard Clapton - Goodbye Tiger (1977) plus bonus tracks
 (Australian 1972 - Current)Richard Clapton took his name from his two greatest inspirations — Keith Richard and Eric Clapton. In the early '70s he spent time playing avant-garde rock in Berlin and...
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REPOST: Be Bop Deluxe - Live! In The Air Age (1977)
(U.K 1972-1979) .Be Bop Deluxe were sequined glam rock heroes, led by Bill Nelson’s blistering virtuoso guitar work, seemingly beamed down from an impossibly glamorous forgotten future-world. Equal...
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Ted Mulry Gang - Here We Are (1974)
(Australian 1972-1989, 1998)When the Ted Mulry Gang formed in 1972, Ted Mulry was already a well-known pop balladeer. After getting tired of being backed by different backing bands, in 1972 he switched...
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W.O.C.K On Vinyl: Ayers Rock - Rock 'n' Roll Fight / Sorrowful Eyes (1973) &...
 Before things get too serious here at Rock On Vinyl, I thought it might be fun to post a song / album at the end of each month, that could be categorized as being either Weird, Obscure, Crazy or just...
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REPOST: Rick Wakeman - The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1973) + Bonus Live Tracks
(U.K 1969–present).Rick Wakeman is an English keyboard player, composer and songwriter best known for his involvement with the progressive rock band Yes. Wakeman joined the folk group Strawbs in 1969...
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Uriah Heep - Wonderworld (1974) plus Bonus Tracks
(U.K 1969 - Present)Since the June 1970 release of their debut album Very 'Eavy, Very 'Umble,Uriah Heep had been on a treadmill. Less than half a decade later, the UK-based hard rock band already had...
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Doug Parkinson - No Regrets (1973)
 (Australian 1967 - 2021)Douglas "Doug" Parkinson was an Australian singer who first came to fame with his band, Doug Parkinson in Focus, in 1969. He has had numerous hits on the Australian Top 40...
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Ted Mulry Gang - TMG Live (1979) with Bonus Track & TMG Live On Tour EP (1976)
(Australian 1972 - 1989, 1998)In the 1970's, no country in the world produced quite as many quality hard rock bands as Australia. From AC/DC to Cold Chisel, Rose Tattoo to the Angels, Buffalo to...
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Uriah Heep - Demons & Wizards (1972) + Bonus Tracks
(U.K 1969 - Present)Few groups have minted as much critical derision as Uriah Heep. This veteran British band's style includes elements of progressive rock, jazz, and even country but their essential...
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W.O.C.K On Vinyl: Gene Moss And His Monsters - Draculas Greatest Hits (1964)
 Before things get too serious here at Rock On Vinyl, I thought it might be fun to post a song / album at the end of each month, that could be categorized as being either Weird, Obscure, Crazy or just...
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Various Artists - Explosive Hits '75 EMI (1975)
 (EMI Compilation 1974/75)This EMI compilation from the mid 70's has always been a long standing go to album of mine, partly because it features some of my favourite tunes, like ACDC's "Baby Please...
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Alice Cooper - The Alice Cooper Show (1977)
 (U.S 1964 - Present)His first live album, 'The Alice Cooper Show' (1977) was recorded with previous members Steve Hunter & Dick Wagner, (who had played on Lou Reed’s brilliant live album, 'Rock N...
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Budgie - Live In St. Louis, Rusty Springs, USA (1976)
(U.K 1967-1988, 1995-1996, 1999-2010)This is a very nice radio broadcast from 'If I Were Brittania I'd Waive The Rules' tour in the US, most likely sourced from a very low gen tape. This killer...
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REPOST: Fraternity - Livestock (1971) featuring Bon Scott
(Australian 1970-75).Once over-hyped as potential superstars of Aussie progressive rock, early-'70s hippie collective Fraternity failed to live up to expectations and might have been entirely forgotten...
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REPOST: Rose Tattoo - All The Lessons: Live Reading Festival (1981) Ex SB
(Australian 1976-1985).Rose Tattoo was formed in Sydney in 1976 with Leigh Johnston on rhythm guitar, Tony Lake on lead vocals and were led by slide guitarist Peter Wells—who had just departed as bass...
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Joe Satriani - In Concert Against AIDS Oakland Coliseum Stadium Oakland CA...
(U.S 1978 - Present)Joe Satriani is an American rock guitarist, composer, and songwriter. Early in his career he worked as a guitar instructor, with many of his former students achieving fame,...
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REPOST: Sebastian Hardie - More Moments (Compilation)
(Australian 1968-1977, 1998, 2003).By and large, symphonic rock has not flourished in Australia. Sebastian Hardie was the country's first and foremost symphonic rock band. During the mid-1970s, the...
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W.O.C.K On Vinyl: The Goodies - Funky Gibbon 'The Best Of' (2000)
Before things get too serious here at Rock On Vinyl, I thought it might be fun to post a song / album at the end of each month, that could be categorized as being either Weird, Obscure, Crazy or just...
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Peter Frampton - Comes Alive (1976)
 (U.K 1966 - Present)Peter Frampton's live double epitomizes post-Vietnam escapist sunshine rock. With an estimated l6 million sales, it is second only to Bruce Springsteen's 1985 blockbuster as...
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