The story of Big Star will finally hit the big screen in the feature-length documentary Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (for information on the film, please visit Magnolia Pictures). After years in the making, the movie will open in theaters, On Demand and on iTunes, July 3. A week before that, we’ll be releasing the soundtrack featuring 22 tracks, all of which are previously unissued versions of classic Big Star songs! It will be available on CD, digital and a double-LP (standard weight, black vinyl). Pre-order now!
If the response to their recent reunion gigs (and anticipation for Coachella) weren’t enough, we’re proud to present the first ever collection by The Three O’Clock covering the years 1981-1986! Coming June 25, The Hidden World Revealed has everything a Three O’Clock fan could want; 20 tracks that include hits to demos to alternate mixes to fan-club singles. 10 of these tracks are previously unissued in any form! According to drummer Danny Benair (from his liner notes), “Over the last 10 years or so, I have made various attempts to compile and create what you have in your hands.” Finally, here it is! The full color booklet also features notes from Michael Quercio and Louis Gutierrez, plus photos and reproductions of original flyers. You’ll “go wild” for The Hidden World Revealed!
There’s a reason it’s called RECORD Store Day… Yes, April 20th will be this year’s Record Store Day, and we here at Omnivore are ready to deliver. Three titles in fact.
First up, we have a 2-LP, 180-gram, colored vinyl, limited edition pressing of the Big Star soundtrack, Nothing Can Hurt Me, from the documentary opening this summer.
Next up, a double 7” on colored vinyl form Old 97′s featuring two tracks with Waylon Jennings.
Third, well, that’d be a colored vinyl 12” E.P. from North Carolina’s Three Hits, whose 1981 Hib-Tone single happened to be produced by Don Dixon, and whose band line-up included Record Store Day co-founder Michael Kurtz!
If the colored vinyl isn’t enough, all releases also include download cards so you can also play the tunes on your digital whatchamajigs!
Back by popular demand, the two classic Jellyfish albums presented instrumentally for your enjoyment! Our Record Store Day first pressing was a limited-edition numbered gatefold 2-CD set that blew out so fast that we thought we should get it back out there as soon as possible for those who missed it. Available 3/12. Buy now!
Here Tonight: The White Light Demos features never before heard solo demos from the 1970-1971 White Light era! 12 tracks including three songs previously unissued in any form. Liner notes by John Einarson, author of Mr. Tambourine Man: The Life And Legacy Of Gene Clark (Backbeat Books, 2005). Pre-order now!
Coming this February 12, Omnivore Recordings will release definitive compilations by three giants of country and rockabilly music; Wanda Jackson, Merle Haggard, and George Jones.
Check out the title track from the upcoming collection of unissued studio tracks and demos from Townes Van Zandt. 2-CD set available for Buy yours now in our shop!
We hope you’re all healthy, happy and getting set for the holidays! At Omnivore, we’ve enlisted the help of a few thousand elves to help us get everything in order, they’ve been busy, we’ve been busy, so here we go!
Here’s a reminder that Record Store Day/Black Friday is, well, this Friday. Visit your nearest record store to pick up limited edition Omnivore Recordings releases. Here’s what’s on tap:
Jellyfish – Stack-A-Tracks
A 2-CD first edition numbered limited gatefold package. All instrumentals mixed by the band and their producers at the time the original albums were recorded. Sing-a-long with Jellyfish! Limited to 2,000!
Wanda Jackson – Capitol Rarities
10″ vinyl E.P. featuring six rare recordings from Wanda’s prime Captiol years in a beautiful picture sleeve, all making their vinyl debut! Catch Wanda TONIGHT on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno!
George Jones – United Artists Rarities
10″ E.P. featuring six rare tracks from The Possum’s United Artists years, making their vinyl debut. This will certainly get you ready for George’s last world tour starting next year!
Merle Haggard – Capitol Rarities
10″ E.P. with six rare tracks from Merle’s completely excellent Capitol years, all making their vinyl debut.
Buck Owens – Buck Sings Eagles
What? Oh yes, it’s true. A 10″ E.P. with four Eagles covers recorded by Buck in the ’70s, just after the originals were recorded. All previously unissued and appearing on this beauty for the first time!
The Price Slasher: Be An Omnivore For Halloween
We’ve slashed prices in half on select titles in our web store for the whole week (October 29 – November 2). Why? Because one cool thing about being an Omnivore is trying out new music, stuff you haven’t heard before, discovering. We’re taking 50% off select titles to encourage you to take a chance on something you might curious about. So head on over to the store for half off on The Motels, Leon Russell, The Two Things In One or Ernie Kovacs!
The Second Disc/Jellyfish Vinyl Contest!
We’ve teamed up with our pals at The Second Disc to celebrate Jellyfish this week by putting together a vinyl collection second to none! Here’s what you can win:
1. Live At Bogart’s
2-LP limited-edition first pressing, blue vinyl with laser etching
on side 1
2. Spilt Milk
Limited-edition first pressing (now SOLD OUT) 180-gram
green vinyl
3. Bellybutton
Limited-edition first pressing (now SOLD OUT) 180-gram
blue vinyl
4. Spilt Milk
REJECTED initial pressing (fewer than 50 exist), standard weight,
purple swirly vinyl
5. Bellybutton
REJECTED initial pressing (fewer than 50 exist), standard weight,
blue vinyl
Dress your turntable in style with a Big Star glow-in-the-dark slipmat! $10.00, or, save 3 bucks if you purchase as a bundle with the Big Star LP Nothing Can Hurt Me.
Soundtrack to the forthcoming Magnolia Pictures documentary Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me featuring all previously unissued versions of classic Big Star songs. Available on CD or double LP with download card.
First solo recordings by Chilton—post-Box Tops, pre-Big Star. CD has 6 previously unissued tracks! First pressing on limited-edition clear vinyl is sold out, black vinyl pressing available now!
Special Limited-Edition on translucent red vinyl, available for pre-order now!
5-track 12" E.P. of '80s jangle-pop from North Carolina's Three Hits produced by Huw Gower and Don Dixon. Includes the 1985 Hib-Tone single "Pressure Dome" and "Numbers." Download card includes 2 bonus tracks.
Special limited 7" of two previously unissued tracks, "Midnight Misogynist" by Douglust (Doug Fieger and Berton Averre) c/w "Lucy Ride" by Doug Fieger. This single is limited to 500 copies.
Classic Townes Van Zandt includes “No Deal,” “Mr. Gold & Mr. Mudd,” and “To Live Is To Fly” on CD and LP, first 1,000 Copies pressed on 180-gram orange vinyl!
Classic Townes Van Zandt includes “Pancho & Lefty,” “No Lonesome Tune,” and “If I Needed You” on CD and LP, first 1,000 Copies pressed on 180-gram clear vinyl!