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The latest from Geoff Tate, part three of Operation Mindcrime.

Artist: Geoff Tate
Album: Operation: Mindcrime III (2026)
Release: Original pressing
Region: US
Label: n/a (independently released)

#nowspinning #vinyl #queensryche #progressivemetal #geofftate

Today I am enjoying a Father's Day gift from my wife! It includes four shows from the same tour. I really wish they had included "I'll Be Your Sister" on one of them.

Artist: Motörhead
Album: No Sleep 'til Hammersmith (1981)
Release: 2021 deluxe CD box set, remastered
Region: Europe
Label: BMG – BMGCAT476QCD

#nowspinning #motorhead #cd #boxset #fathersday

Weekend theme #soundtracks

Duel of the Fates is my favorite Star Wars track.

Artist: John Williams
Album: Star Wars - Episode I: The Phantom Menace (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1999)
Release: Original CD pressing
Region: US
Label: Sony Classical – SK 61816

#nowspinning #starwars #cd

One of Megadeth's finest albums. After years of waiting I am very glad to finally have a proper record of it. It makes me appreciate having the picture disc more as an "extra".

Artist: Megadeth
Album: Countdown To Extinction (1992)
Release: 2026 remaster
Country: US
Label: Capitol Records – 199957311267

#nowspinning #megadeth #vinyl

Enjoying some Twisted Sister and hoping Dee Snider has a long and healthy retirement.

Artist: Twisted Sister
Album: Big Hits And Nasty Cuts - The Best Of Twisted Sister (1992)
Release: CD reissue (unspecified year)
Region: US
Label: Atlantic – 7 82380-2

#nowspinning #twistedsister #cd

This album combines two live recordings: Irvine Meadows, California on October 19, 1991 and Electric Lady Studios, on January 28, 1992.

Artist: Anthrax
Album: Live: The Island Years (1994)
Release: Original pressing
Region: US
Label: Island Records – 314 518-920-2

#nowspinning #anthrax #cd #livealbums

I have been listening to this fantastic set for the last three weeks.

Artist: Bill Evans Trio
Album: Haunted Heart: The Legendary Riverside Studio Recordings (2025)
Release: Original box set issue
Region: Worldwide
Label: Craft Recordings – 00888072682108

#nowspinning #billevans #cd #boxset

I've been wanting to take my turntable to the beach one day and play this record.

Artist: John Williams
Album: Jaws (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1975)
Release: 2015 reissue
Region: US
Label: Geffen Records - B0022452-01

#nowspinning #jaws #johnwilliams #vinyl

This is an original Japanese pressing of Queensrÿche's debut EP. Although the EP was originally released in 1982, this Japanese edition was issued in 1983. It's in near-mint condition and sounds amazing. An excellent start for a great band.

Artist: Queensrÿche
Album: Queensrÿche EP (1982)
Release: Original 1983 Japanese pressing
Region: Japan
Label: EMI – EYS-41012

#nowspinning #vinyl #queensryche #progressivemetal

This is the Hell Awaits album from the new Slayer box set. One of Slayer's finest.

Artist: Slayer
Album: Hell Awaits (1985)
Release: 2026 Hell Awaits 40th Anniversary Box Set
Region: Europe
Label: Metal Blade Records – 3984-16198-1

#nowspinning #slayer #vinyl #boxset