Alice Cooper-Shoe Salesman (1969)

Terry & The Pack-Numbers (1966)

Don & The Wanderers-On The Road (Kustom 1968) from Detroit!

Teardrop Explodes-Soft Enough For You (1982)

Teardrop Explodes-Second Head (1980)

New York Public Library-Got To Get Away (MCA 45 UK 1968)

The Caleb Hanie Era Is Upon Us

For the Chicago Bears the Caleb Hanie era is at hand. Hanie has been erratic thus far in the Bears game today in Oakland. Hanie has been picked off three times, the last one was right before the half as the Bears were driving in the Oakland red zone. On the plus side Hanie has thrown a TD Pass to Johnny Knox. Bears trail at the half 12-7.

The Vejtables-Feel The Music (Uptown 1967) from San Francisco

Crazy Teens-Crazy Date (Scott Records 1959) from Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Shy Limbs-Trick Or Two (CBS UK 1969)

Chicago Cubs Top 10 Prospects 2012

Chicago Cubs Top 10 Prospects For 2012


1. Brett Jackson: RF/CF Former #1 pick has solid skills across the board, should hit 20-25 HR's per season, can play center or right field. So long Tyler Colvin. (Iowa AAA) 
2. Javier Baez: 3B/SS The Cubs #1 pick in 2011. Baez is compared to Gary Sheffield & Hanley Ramirez (like those two, he also has attitude concerns.) A possible impact talent. (Boise A)
3. Matt Szczur: CF One of the Cubs top outfield prospects, can do a bit of everything. Played in 2011 futures game.(Daytona A)
4. Trey McNutt: RHP  Power arm who struggled in 2011, he should make it to AAA in 2012. (Tennessee AA)
5. Dillon Maples: RHP Middle of the rotation potential, has yet to play pro ball. 
6. Wellington Castillo: C Solid catching prospect, who could push Soto in Chicago. (Cubs 2011)
7. Rafael Dolis: RHP Blazing fastball, most likely will be in the bullpen with Cubs (Tennessee AA)
8. Junior Lake: SS Exciting potential, Lake performed well in the Arizona Fall League. Has speed, power and a rocket arm. Might eventually move to outfield. (Tennessee AA)
9. Josh Vitters: 3B/1B Former #1 pick Vitters is running out of time with Cubs. Had a solid season in 2011 at AA Tennessee. Possibly a trade chip.
10. Dan Vogelbach: 1B Vogelbach is a slow first basemen, with so called "light tower" power, ala former Cubs prospect/bust Brian Dopirak. 
Bubbling under: Reggie Golden OF

Auburn-Alabama Game

I just watched a documentary on the Auburn-Alabama rivalry in college football. The whole thing was pretty freaky, death threats against coaches, sicko fans poisoning trees. I think those cats take college football a little too seriously!

Majority-Time Machine Man (1968) unreleased acetate

The Horrors-Scarlet Fields (2010) from Primary Colours LP

Him & The Others-She's Got Eyes That Tell Lies (Parlophone UK 1966)

The Creation-Through My Eyes (Polydor UK 1967)

Episode 6-Morning Dew (1967)

Episode 6-I Can See Through You (Pye Records 1967)

Tony Jackson & The Vibrations-You Beat Me To The Punch (1964)

Wanted Queens King 2000 Minor League Baseball Memorabilia

I'm looking to buy a 2000 Queens Kings minor league baseball program, will pay $20, contact me @ belmontrecordshop@yahoo.com

Wanted-Lexo & The Leapers-Ask Them EP

I'm looking for a NM vinyl copy of Lexo & The Leapers-Ask Them 12" EP, contact me @ belmontrecordshop@gmail.com 

Cincinnati Reds Top 10 Prospects For 2012

Reds Top 10 Prospects From Baseball America 1125


1. Devin Mesoraco-Catcher (Reds Future Catching Star)
2. Billy Hamilton-SS/2B (Stole 103 Bases in 2011 at Dayton)
3. Yonder Alonso-1B/LF (Bat is ready, glove is not!)
4. Yasmani-Grandal-C (Played well at High A Bakersfield, moved up to AA Carolina)
5. Zack Cozart-SS (played great in callup with Reds, before wrist injury, Reds starter in 2012_
6. Daniel Corcino-RHP (Then next Johnny Cueto, live arm, but raw)
7. Robert Stephenson-RHP (Reds #1 pick in 2011, has not yet started pro ball)
8. DiDi Gregorius-SS (Another Reds SS prospect)
9. Todd Frazier-IF/OF (versatile player, with some power, Mark DeRosa-ish)
10. Brad Boxberger-RHP (Great stuff, lacks control, possible closer of the future)
Bubbling under
11. Neftali Soto-1B (tore up AA pitching in 2012, lacks a position.)

Top 10 at Belmont Record Shop Today

Thanksgiving Top 10


1. Sisters Of Mercy-The Body Electric (1982)
2. Love-Emotions (1966)
3. Knight Brothers-Ghetto Joe (1970)
4. The Pop Group-The Savage Sea (1979)
5. MC5-Black To Comm (1969)
6. The Buggs-Soho Mash (1964)
7. Armand Schaubroeck-King Of The Streets (1977)
8. One In A Million-Double Sight (1967)
9. Steve Miller Band-In My Dark Hour (1969)
10. The Dovers-The Third Eye (1966)

Guided By Voices New Album Coming In January

The classic mid-90's lineup of Guided By Voices are about to release their first album since 1996 on January 16. It's called "Let's Go Eat The Factory" available at Rockathon. Three 7" 45 will also be issued "The Unsinkable Fats Domino", "Chocolate Boy" & "Doughnut For A Snowman" (also from Rockathon)

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Album Of The Day! Doll By Doll-Gypsy Blood (1979)

Doll by Doll were a fabulous group from Scotland, who emerged from the UK post-punk scene. Their 1979 debut album "Remember" drew critical raves in their native UK. Even better was the group's second album "Gypsy Blood" (Automatic 1979.) This was a world class set, that featured the group's incredible lead singer Jackie Leven (truly one of rock music's greatest ever singers.) The material was also stellar, being a mixture of eerie ballads, and slightly psychedelic pop songs. Most definitely in the Teardrop Explodes/Scott Walker area. Key tracks include: Highland Rain, The Human Face, Hell Games, Forbidden Worlds and Stripshow. The vinyl LP copy was quite scarce, but it has recently seen a CD release, so you have no excuses. Fans of John Cale, The Triffids, Nick Cave and the Tindersticks will eat Gypsy Blood for dinner. Rating 10/10

Boston's Ellsbury Should Be AL MVP!

While I'm certainly not slighting the great year Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander had, I still think Boston's Jacoby Ellsbury should have been the MVP. Ellsbury had a Ricky Henderson type year, domination the game in every facet!

Coming December 10 New 45 by John Fallon of The Steppes

I am pleased to announce the release of the debut solo by John Fallon (former singer-guitarist with The Steppes.) Available as a 7" 45 with PS, it couples "Picture Yourself Today" & "Theme For Steve McQueen" on my own St. Albans label. Check back for ordering info!

Urge Overkill-Rock & Roll Submarine (2011)

The mighty Urge return from the dead with a fabulous new record, that is better than one could have hoped for. It's their first since 1995's great but overlooked "Exit The Dragon," "Rock & Roll Submarine" kicks face right out of the gate with "Mason/Dixon", and the juice just keeps flowing after that. "Effigy" is another firecracker, as is "End Of Story" (all three King Roeser numbers.) National Kato also supplies the cool "Thought Balloon" and "She's My Ride." There really isn't a bum track to be found. Let's hope it sells, so they have the bread to give us another album. Buy this thing already, UO are too good to lose again!

Record Of The Week

This week 11-21-11 Belmont Record Shop's record of the week is Tony Jackson & The Vibrations-You Beat Me To The Punch (Pye 45 1964) This is a superb 45 by the ex-Searchers bassist Tony Jackson and his new group The Vibrations. It's a Smokey Robinson song given the UK beat makeover. FANTASTIC!