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"Vicious" was a single from Lou Reed's famous 1972 album "Transformer". The song was inspired by Andy Warhol and features backing vocals by David Bowie. The single did not chart in the US. Audio recorded from a 1975 reissue on RCA records as part of their "Gold Standard Series".
A-Side: Walk on the Wild Side
B-Side: Vicious
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII
"Vicious" was a single from Lou Reed's famous 1972 album "Transformer". The song was inspired by Andy Warhol and features backing vocals by David Bowie. The single did not chart in the US. Audio recorded from a 1975 reissue on RCA records as part of their "Gold Standard Series".
A-Side: Walk on the Wild Side
B-Side: Vicious
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII
![Different Drum - Stone Poneys (Featuring Linda Ronstadt) [Capitol, 1967] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Original mono mix of Different Drum recorded from an original 1967 7-inch single on Capitol Records. Written by Mike Nesmith, later of the Monkees, this version was performed by Linda Ronstadt with the Sone Poneys before embarking on her solo career. The song peaked at #13 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
A-Side: Different Drum
B-Side: Ive Got to Know
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Audio Techinica AT91 cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp Different Drum - Stone Poneys (Featuring Linda Ronstadt) [Capitol, 1967] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bvweSXMzFyE/mqdefault.jpg)
![Egyptian Shumba - The Tammys [United Artists, 1963] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
The Tammys were discovered by Lou Christie and collaborated with him on a few recordings as backing vocalists. Egyptian Shumba was the second of three singles by the girl-group trio. The 1963 single was a regional hit in Pittsburgh and Cleveland, but it did not chart nationallly. In later years it has become an underground cult hit. Audio recorded from an original 1963 7-inch promo single on United Artists records.
A-Side: Egyptian Shumba
B-Side: Whats So Sweet About Sweet Sixteen Egyptian Shumba - The Tammys [United Artists, 1963] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c9hoP6gadQc/mqdefault.jpg)
![Take Me with U - Prince and the Revolution [Warner Bros., 1985] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
The last single from the 1984 album Purple Rain. Featuring vocals from Apollonia.
A-Side: Take Me with U
B-Side: Baby Im a Star
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge Take Me with U - Prince and the Revolution [Warner Bros., 1985] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cW3mqg35cx4/mqdefault.jpg)
![The Wind Cries Mary - The Jimi Hendrix Experience [Reprise, 1967] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
B-Side to the hit Purple Haze which released in June 1967. The A-Side reached #65 on the Billboard Hot 100. Audio recorded from an orginal mono US 7-inch single on Reprise Records.
A-Side: Purple Haze
B-Side: The Wind Cries Mary
Equpiment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Audio Technica AT91
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![Japanese Boy - Aneka [Handshake, 1981] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart.
Audio recorded from an original 7-inch US promo copy.
A-Side: Japanese Boy
B-Side: Japanese Boy
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge Japanese Boy - Aneka [Handshake, 1981] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cgfayRuYDeI/mqdefault.jpg)
![Ive Got to Get a Message to You - Bee Gees [Atco, 1968] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Ive Got to Get a Message to You was The Bee Gees first top 10 single in the US, reaching #8 on the Billboard charts. It was their second number-one hit in the UK. Releasing in 1968, the single was taken from thier fifth album, Idea. Audio recorded from an original US 7-inch single on Atco records.
A-Side: Ive Got to Get a Message to You
B-Side: Kitty Can
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp Ive Got to Get a Message to You - Bee Gees [Atco, 1968] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ckRqHVxTL-s/mqdefault.jpg)
![Youre So Vain - Carly Simon [Elektra, 1972] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Youre So Vain is one of Carly Simons defining songs. It was released as a single from her 1972 album No Secrets and peaked at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Mick Jagger provides backing vocals. Audio recorded from an original 1972 7-inch single on Elektra Records.
A-Side: Youre So Vain
B-Side: His Friends Are More Than Fond Of Robin
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp Youre So Vain - Carly Simon [Elektra, 1972] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cn6ZjFQqLXE/mqdefault.jpg)
![Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush [EMI America, 1978] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Debut single from Kate Bush. Reached #1 in the UK charts, but only peaked at #108 in the US. This single mix has an earlier fade out than the full album version.
A-Side: Wuthering Heights
B-Side: Kite
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge LCR MKIII pre-amp Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush [EMI America, 1978] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d045Md7zlBs/mqdefault.jpg)
![Rainbow Land - Ranee and Raj [Decca, 1968] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Rainbow Land is a psychadelic pop song by the Sri Lankan group Ranee & Raj. Released as a promotional single in the US on Decca Records. Audio recorded from an original US 7-inch single.
A-Side: Rainbow Land
B-Side: Feel LIke a Clown
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII pre-amp Rainbow Land - Ranee and Raj [Decca, 1968] [MONO] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d8A6y7zSv8o/mqdefault.jpg)
![Too Shy - Kajagoogoo [EMI America, 1983] 45 RPM Vinyl rip
Too Shy from Kajagoogoos debut album was the bands biggest hit. It peaked at #1 in the UK and #5 in the US. The song was produced by Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran fame and featured Limahl on vocals. Audio recorded from an original 1983 US 7-inch single.
A-Side: Too Shy
B-Side: Take Another View
Equpiment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Cartridge
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII Too Shy - Kajagoogoo [EMI America, 1983] 45 RPM Vinyl rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dBKX6muYl-E/mqdefault.jpg)
![Magic - Pilot [EMI, 1974] 45 RPM Vinyl Rip
Peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Hit single from Pilots debut album. Audio recorded from an original US 7-inch pressing.
A-Side: Magic
B-Side: Just Let Me Be
Equipment: Technics SL-1300 turntable
Audio Technical AT91
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII Magic - Pilot [EMI, 1974] 45 RPM Vinyl Rip](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dUb30Y6GT08/mqdefault.jpg)