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Heart - Barracuda (1977) Ex. Bootleg
(U.S 1973 - Present).Heart were a melodic Canadian rock sextet led by the songwriting Wilson sisters and formed in 1974. They signed to the indie Mushroom label, who issued their debut album,...
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REPOST: The Cockroaches - Selftitled (1987) + Bonus 12" Singles
(Australian 1979–1994, 2014) .Paul Field (vocalist) recalls the story of the Cockroaches.........Owning every Rolling Stones album was the source of some infamy at school. In the late 70's, the look...
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Mary's Danish - Experience Live + Foxey Lady (1990) Mini LP
(U.S 1988 - 1994, 1997-1999).Mary's Danish, which came together in Los Angeles in the late '80s, was itself a diverse lot — in personality and background — that served up funk, pop, punk and country....
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REPOST: Madder Lake - Live at Musicland on Asylum TV (2006)
(Australia 1971–1976, 1978–1979, 1982, 1996–current).Madder Lake was one of the most original and distinctive of the "new wave" of Australian groups that emerged around 1970. They were also an...
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Lyell Sayer & Clem Parkinson - Two Up (1983)
(Australian 1983).Clem Parkinson & Lyell Sayer have become to be regarded as an important part of the Australian folk community. These contemporary songwriters are still “having very pointed things...
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W.O.C.K On Vinyl - Elvira Presents Haunted Hits (1988)
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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The Doors - Unauthorised Live Vol 1 America 1967 Bootleg
(U.S 1965–1973).The Doors are somewhat or an anomaly in the rock pantheon. They weren't part or the peace 'n' love Airplane-Dead-Quicksilver acid-rock sound or San Francisco. They had nothing to do...
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Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons - The Sound Of (1983)
(Australian 1975–1983, 2001-present).One of the more popular Australian bands of their day, Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons was primarily a vehicle for frontman Joe Camilleri, who assembled the group in...
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Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze (1999) AMCOS Bootleg
(U.S 1963-1970).This release consists of live tracks taken from Live at Albert Hall Feb 18, 1969, two tracks from the first "official" release of the infamous "Scene Club" jam session recording from...
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Tommy Emmanuel - Up From Down Under (1987)
(Australian 1962 - Present).Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. The legendary guitarist has a professional career that spans five decades and...
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W.O.C.K On Vinyl - The Spirit Of Christmas (1998)
Before things get too serious here at Rock On Vinyl, I thought it might be fun to post a song at the end of each month, that could be categorized as being either Weird, Obscure, Crazy or just plain...
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Gary Moore - Rockin' Every Night, Live In Japan (1986) + Bonus Tracks
(Irish 1969-2011).'Rockin' Every Night - Live in Japan' is a live album recorded by Gary Moore at Tokyo's Shinjuku Kousei Nenkin Hall in 1983, during the 'Corridors of Power' tour. Despite being...
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The Reels - 5 Great Gift Ideas From The Reels (1980)
(Australian 1976 - 1991, 2007 - Present).The Reels formed in Dubbo in 1976, disbanded 1991, then reformed 2007. Initially the Reels apparently styled themselves in reaction to 'dark/heavy' fashion and...
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The Stockings - Red Tango (1981) + Bonus Track
(Australian 1979 - '82).Hailing from Australia's left coast, this Perth combo indulged in driving, albeit straitlaced power pop/wave without resorting to any obvious gimmicks, not unlike contemporary...
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ACDC - Festival Hall Melbourne 1974-12-31 (FM broadcast) Bootleg
(Australian 1973-Present).It was in September 1974 when the legend that was Bon Scott joined the then still wet behind the ears AC/DC, formed the year before by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young in...
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REPOST: Boom Crash Opera - These Are Crazy Times (1989)
(Australian 1985 - present) .Originally a five-piece formed in Melbourne in 1985, Australian rock band Boom Crash Opera, like many bands before them, got their grounding from the pub rock circuit. The...
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Mike McClellan - Ask Any Dancer (1974)
(Australian 1966 - Current).Mike McClellan has long been regarded as one of the finest singer, songwriter, guitarists Australia has ever produced. He's had three top 5 singles, recorded ten albums, of...
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W.O.C.K On Vinyl - Jonathan Coleman: Aussies On 45 (1981)
(Australian 1981).On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud...
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Rose Tattoo - Wax Museum, Washington (1982) Ex. Bootleg
(Australian 1976-1985).In the latter part of 1982, Angry and Rose Tattoo set off to take on the United States. America was nothing like England. The crowds were different, the music was different. Rose...
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1927 - ....ISH (1988) plus bonus tracks
(Australian 1987–1993, 2009–Present).1927 (read as "nineteen twenty seven") are an Australian pop rock band formed in 1987 with James Barton on drums, Bill Frost on bass guitar, his brother Garry Frost...
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