![Canvas of Life - Minor Detail [Polydor, 1983] 45 RPM Vinyl rip @EvanMasingill](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M_N5Pdn8wbQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
The Irish New Wave/Synth-Pop band "Minor Detail" released just one album: 1983's "Canvas of Life". This single of the same name didn't achieve much commercial success; it only reached #92 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Despite it's lack of success, the song is catchy and just as good as other singles from bigger 80s groups. Audio recorded from an original US 7-inch single on Polydor Records.
A-Side: Canvas of Life
B-Side: I'll Always Love You
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII
The Irish New Wave/Synth-Pop band "Minor Detail" released just one album: 1983's "Canvas of Life". This single of the same name didn't achieve much commercial success; it only reached #92 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Despite it's lack of success, the song is catchy and just as good as other singles from bigger 80s groups. Audio recorded from an original US 7-inch single on Polydor Records.
A-Side: Canvas of Life
B-Side: I'll Always Love You
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII
![Canvas of Life - Minor Detail [Polydor, 1983] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M_N5Pdn8wbQ/mqdefault.jpg "Canvas of Life - Minor Detail [Polydor, 1983] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
The Irish New Wave/Synth-Pop band Minor Detail released just one album: 1983s Canvas of Life. This single of the same name didnt achieve much commercial success; it only reached #92 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Despite its lack of success, the song is catchy and just as good as other singles from bigger 80s groups. Audio recorded from an original US 7-inch single on Polydor Records.
A-Side: Canvas of Life
B-Side: Ill Always Love You
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII")
![Vacation - The Go-Gos [I.R.S., 1982] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mrz95pgA3do/mqdefault.jpg "Vacation - The Go-Gos [I.R.S., 1982] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Vacation is the first single released from The Go-Gos second album. The song reached #8 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was the second and final top 10 hit for The Gogos. Audio recorded from an original 7-inch single on IRS Records.
A-Side: Vacation
B-Side: Beatnik Beach
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp")
![(I Just) Died in Your Arms - Cutting Crew [Virgin, 1987] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MsXoVuB-6pA/mqdefault.jpg "(I Just) Died in Your Arms - Cutting Crew [Virgin, 1987] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Audio taken from original 7 inch single.
A-Side: (I Just) Died in Your Arms
B-Side: For the Longest Time
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge")
![Black on White - The North Atlantic Invasion Force [Mr. G, 1968] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MvciXgGnxhk/mqdefault.jpg "Black on White - The North Atlantic Invasion Force [Mr. G, 1968] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Black on White was a local hit for the Connecticut garage rock band, The North Atlantic Invasion Force (NAIF). The song didnt make it onto the national Billboard charts. Released on Mr. G records.
A-Side: Black on White
B-Side: Orange Patch
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge LCR MKIII pre-amp")
![Centerfold - The J. Geils Band [EMI, 1981] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MznVqpIAJ5o/mqdefault.jpg "Centerfold - The J. Geils Band [EMI, 1981] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Centerfold was the biggest hit for The J. Geils Band. This lead single from their 1981 album Freeze Frame peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Audio recorded from an original US 7-inch single on EMI Records.
A-Side: Centerfold
B-Side: Rage in the Cage
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp")
![Shed Rather Be with Me - The Turtles [White Whale, 1967] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N0-HCkfrJJ0/mqdefault.jpg "Shed Rather Be with Me - The Turtles [White Whale, 1967] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Shed Rather Be with Me was a single from The Turtles 1967 hit album Happy Together, which spawned their biggest hit of the same name. The song peaked at #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Audio recorded from an original mono US 7-inch single on White Whale records.
A-Side: Shed Rather Be with Me
B-Side: The Walking Song
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Audio Technica AT91
Lounge Audio LCR-MKIII")
![Indian Giver - 1910 Fruitgum Company [Buddah, 1969] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl Rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NCHvKk7oyYE/mqdefault.jpg "Indian Giver - 1910 Fruitgum Company [Buddah, 1969] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl Rip
The bubblegum pop band 1910 Fruitgum company released this top 10 single in 1969. Indian Giver peaked at #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Audio recorded from an original 1969 US 7-inch single on Buddah records.
A-Side: Indian Giver
B-Side: Pow Wow
Equipment: Technics SL 1300 turntable
Audio Technica AT91
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp")
![Dirty Water - The Standells [Tower, 1965] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NdbkXZywSxo/mqdefault.jpg "Dirty Water - The Standells [Tower, 1965] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Dirty Water was the biggest hit for this garage rock band from LA. Audio recorded from an original 1965 US 7-inch single.
A-Side: Dirty Water
B-Side: Rari
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Audio Technica AT91
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII")
![Im the Urban Spaceman - Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band [Imperial, 1968] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nfibj8qd7RI/mqdefault.jpg "Im the Urban Spaceman - Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band [Imperial, 1968] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Produced by Paul McCartney under the alias, Apollo C. Vermouth. Reached #5 in the UK Charts.
A-Side: Im the Urban Spaceman
B-Side: Canyons of Your Mind
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 Turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge")
![The Little Black Egg - The Nightcrawlers [Kapp, 1965] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nn3ilMinN5o/mqdefault.jpg "The Little Black Egg - The Nightcrawlers [Kapp, 1965] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Peaked at #85 on the Billboard Hot 100.
A-Side: The Little Black Egg
B-Side: Youre Running Wild
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge")
![Theme From Doctor Detroit (Dance Mix) - Devo [Backstreet, 1983] 12-inch Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Norg7JaGOu4/mqdefault.jpg "Theme From Doctor Detroit (Dance Mix) - Devo [Backstreet, 1983] 12-inch Vinyl rip
Devo wrote and perfomred the title theme to the 1983 Dan Akroid comedy film Doctor Detroit. This special extended dance mix is 6 minutes long and was inluded on the 12-inch single release from Backstreet Records.
A-Side:
1. Theme From Doctor Detroit (Dance Mix)
2. Luv-Luv
B-Side: Theme From Doctor Detroit
Equipment:
Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp")
![Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas [Eric, 1974] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NxKZ0Pm9Sxs/mqdefault.jpg "Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas [Eric, 1974] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
This early disco hit from Carl Douglas debuted in 1974. The song was a worldwide hit and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Later featured in the Kung Fu Panda film franchise. Audio recorded from a 1984 re-issue on Eric records.
A-Side: Kung Fu Fighting
B-Side: Dance the Kung Fu
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII")
