Vinyl Voyage Radio

Each month on the Vinyl Voyage , we highlight a rare and often strange oddity from the world of vinyl. This month, it is Leonard Nimoy's debut album (yes, he had more) from 1967, Mr. Spock's Music from Outer Space .  Riding on the popularity of Star Trek at the time, the album features instrumentals, poetry and songs---all with a space theme. There was even a single from the album released.  It contained the strange reading, "A Visit to a Sad Planet" with the "Theme from Star Trek" on the B side. Excerpt:  " A Visit to a Sad Planet " Excerpt:  " Theme from Star Trek " There are some very sixties-type instrumentals, such as "Music to Watch Space Girls By" and a spaced-out version of "Mission Impossible."  Also, Leonard Nimoy takes his turn  singing with "Where is Love?" from the musical Oliver and a sad tune entitled "Lost in the Stars" Leonard Nimoy had five releases from Dot records, the...

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The first episode of Adventures in Vinyl will premiere this Saturday at 11 AM (central).  In this episode, we will be spinning a K-Tel album from 1974:  Music Power .  The album features Dobie Gray, Dawn (with Tony Orlando), the Grass Roots and (as they always stated in the commercials)..."many, many more." Adventures in Vinyl can be heard every Saturday at 11 AM and Sunday at 4 pm.  It will repeat on Tuesday, 10 pm (Central). The album will be played in its entirety: Side 1: 1.  Brownsville Station..."Smokin in the Boy's Room" 2. Jim Stafford..."Spiders and Snakes" 3. The Stylistics..."Rockin' Roll Baby" 4. Ian Thomas..."Painted Ladies" 5. Sylvia..."Pillow Talk" 6. Millie Jackson..."It Hurts So Good" 7. Stories..."Mammy Blue" 8. Lighthouse..."Pretty Lady" 9.  Gladys Knight and the Pips..."Where Peaceful Waters Flow" 10. Sonny and Cher..."When You Say Love...

Welcome to The Vinyl Voyage.  Tune-in to hear an eclectic mix of songs from the 1960s-80s--all played on the original, glorious vinyl.  If you like to listen to music on vinyl, this is the place for you. In addition, we will be launching a monthly program called "Adventures in Vinyl," hosted by Bruce Janu.  In each episode, we will be highlighting a particular K-Tel album from the last several decades, in its entirety--skips, pops and all.  Episode 1 will feature K-Tel's 1974 compilation, "Music Power." While you're here, don't forget to check out our store .