Six Cassette Store Day Releases We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On

Celebrate Cassette Store Day on October 8 at Vinyl Bay 777

Back for its fourth year on October 8, Cassette Store Day 2016 is gearing up to their biggest event yet. Celebrating the forgotten medium of the cassette tape, indie labels in the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France and Japan will be releasing limited edition cassettes from artists spanning many genres.

A full listing of this year’s releases is available right now, but if you’re having trouble deciding, check out six of Vinyl Bay 777’s top picks for Cassette Store Day 2016!

1.       Ramones, ‘Ramones’: The iconic debut album from iconic punk band Ramones turned 40 this year. For the occasion, Rhino is releasing a 40^th anniversary edition of the album, as well as a cassette of the album for Cassette Store Day. The album contains some of the band’s biggest hits, including “Blitzkrieg Bop,” “Beat on the Brat,” “Judy is a Punk” and more.

2.       Various Artists, ‘Burger Says Sire’: Speaking of Ramones, Burger Records has included them on their Cassette Store Day release as well. ‘Burger Says Sire’ is a compilation of classic tracks from some of Sire Records’ most iconic artists from the late 1960s through 1990. Besides Ramones, the tape features Flamin Groovies, Richard Hell and The Voidoids, Dead Boys, Madonna and more. I mean, where else are you going to hear “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” and “Lucky Star” on the same album?

3.       Death Cab for Cutie, ‘The Photo Album’: It’s been 15 years since the release of Death Cab for Cutie’s breakthrough third album, ‘The Photo Album.’ For Cassette Store Day, Barsuk Records will be releasing the album on cassette for the first time. The release also includes the track “Gridlock Caravans” which was not released with the original US version of the album, as well as a download card.

4.       JEFF the Brotherhood, ‘Global Chakra Rhythms’: Releases don’t get much more limited edition than this. JEFF the Brotherhood will be releasing their mysterious double-LP, ‘Global Chakra Rhythms,’ as a colored double-cassette for Cassette Store Day, and are limiting its release to only 200, hand-numbered copies.

5.       J Dilla, ‘Welcome 2 Detroit/The Shining’: Two albums in one! BBE will be releasing J Dilla’s debut album, ‘Welcome 2 Detroit,’ and posthumous second album, ‘The Shining,’ together on one, very limited edition, cassette.

6.       Heavens to Betsy, ‘Calculated’: If you love riot grrrl, this is the release for you! Heavens to Betsy, featuring a pre-Sleater-Kinney Corin Tucker, is rereleasing its one and only full-length album, ‘Calculated,’ for Cassette Store Day! The album last saw a repressing on vinyl for Record Store Day in 2014 and will now be getting the cassette treatment.

Celebrate Cassette Store Day with Vinyl Bay 777 on October 8, 2016. Check out the limited edition releases and stay to browse the store for more unbelievable finds.

Vinyl Bay 777 is conveniently located off Sunnyside Boulevard in Plainview, easily accessible from the Long Island Expressway and the Northern State Parkway. Come by to check out one of Long Island's largest selections of vinyl records, CDs, cassettes and more.

Vinyl Bay 777

101 Dupont St. Plainview, NY 11803

516-595-7210

www.vinylbay777.com

Pre-order Metallica's New Album at Vinylbay777.com

Metallica are releasing a new album on November 18 and you can pre-order it right now on vinylbay777.com!

'Hardwired...to Self Destruct' is the tenth studio album from the iconic metal band, who's hits include "Enter Sandman," "Nothing Else Matters," "The Memory Remains" and "Master of Puppets," among others. This is the band's first record since 2008's 'Death Magnetic.'

Metallica premiered the first single from the album, "Hardwired," on August 18 with 93X in Minneapolis. The single immediately entered the top 20 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, and is the band's highest debut on the Rock Airplay chart. The video for "Hardwired" can be found here.

'Hardwired...to Self Destruct' is being released on the band's own label, Blackend Recordings and features two discs of new music. The album will be available on vinyl as both a standard black LP and as a limited edition indie colored vinyl LP. Both packages are 180 gram vinyl and include a digital download of the album.

Check out the track listing below and make sure to pre-order 'Hardwired...to Self Destruct' on vinylbay777.com today!

Track Listing:

DISC ONE:

1. Hardwired
2. Atlas, Rise!
3. Now That We’re Dead
4. Moth Into Flame
5. Am I Savage?
6. Halo On Fire

DISC TWO:

1. Confusion
2. Dream No More
3. ManUNkind
4. Here Comes Revenge
5. Murder One
6. Spit Out The Bone

Five Long Island Artists You May Not Have Known Were From Long Island

You can find titles from all these locals and more at Vinyl Bay 777

Long Island has always been known for having an amazing music scene. Artists such as Billy Joel, Joan Jett and Taking Back Sunday have all come out of the scene and taken the world by storm.

But Long Island’s famed musicians don’t end there. Many artists have come from the Nassau and Suffolk areas, not to mention Queens and Brooklyn, and made it to the big time.

Here are five artists from Long Island that you might not have known call Long Island home:

1.       Steve Vai: Famed singer, songwriter and guitarist Steve Vai has been working with music greats such as Frank Zappa, Yngwie Malmsteen, David Lee Roth, Ozzy Osbourne and more since the 1980s. But did you know that he grew up in Carle Place! He lived here until he went to Berklee College of Music and began his music career.

2.       Twisted Sister: Best known for hits like “I Wanna Rock” and “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” Twisted Sister has been bringing glam rock to the masses since the 1970s. Though originally based out of New Jersey, the band relocated to Long Island, the home of their lead singer Dee Snyder, who had grown up in Baldwin. Snyder was even a member of the Baldwin High School concert choir before graduation.

3.       Blue Öyster Cult: Before they were known as Blue Öyster Cult, the band was called Soft White Underbelly and getting their start in the Stony Brook University area.  The band played many gigs in the area before signing with Elecktra, changing their name and subsequently signing to Columbia Records. Now, the band is best known for hits such as “Don’t Fear the Reaper” and “Burnin’ for You.”

4.       Lou Reed: Born in Brooklyn and raised in Freeport, Lou Reed is best known as the former lead singer of The Velvet Underground, as well as for his solo work. He has become one of the greatest and most revered musicians of all time, and even after his passing in 2013, his legacy and music have lived on.

5.       Mariah Carey: The pop diva known for massive hits like “Honey” and “One Sweet Day” is a Long Island girl! Carey grew up in Huntington and later lived in Greenlawn. The singer currently holds the record for most number one singles by a female artist with 18.

Check out music from all of these Long Island artists and more right here at Vinyl Bay 777. We have one of the largest selections of new and used vinyl, CDs and more on the island, so you’re sure to find something amazing.

Vinyl Bay 777

101 Dupont St. Plainview, NY 11803

516-595-7210

www.vinylbay777.com

Five Rock Artists Putting Out New Music This Fall

Prepare yourselves for new music with these artists’ classics at Vinyl Bay 777

There is a lot of highly anticipated new music coming out this fall, particularly from well-established artists. From punk and metal to progressive and folk, there is a lot to be excited over.

Here are five rockers putting out new music this fall that we just can’t wait to hear:

1.       1. Kansas: Didn’t think Kansas was still around?  Think again! The band, best known for “Carry On Our Wayward Son,” has been touring consistently for the last 40 years and now they will be releasing their first new album in nearly 16 years. ‘The Prelude Implicit’ comes out on September 23 and you can hear the first track, “With This Heart,” right now. Kansas will also be touring for the 40 anniversary of their groundbreaking debut, ‘Leftoverture,’ which stops at The Paramount on November 19.

2.       Metallica: Metallica will be releasing ‘Hardwired…to Self-Destruct’ on November 18, making this their first new album in eight years (if you don’t count their collaboration with Lou Reed). The band has already released a video for the album’s first single, “Hardwired,” and a trailer for the album containing a snippet from another song, “Moth into Flame.”

3.       Green Day: It’s been four years since the celebrated 90s pop-punk band released their ‘Uno,’ ‘Dos,’ ‘Tre’ trilogy of albums and went on hiatus. Now Green Day is back and gearing up to release ‘Revolution Radio’ on October 7. You can hear the album’s first single, “Bang Bang,” right now. Plan to hear a lot more from the band leading up to the album’s release.

4.       Bon Jovi: Another band who has been consistently putting out music, Bon Jovi will be releasing their 14^th album, ‘This House is Not for Sale’ on October 21. You can hear the title track right now.

5.       Van Morrison: Best known for songs like “Brown Eyed Girl” and “Moondance,” prolific rock musician Van Morrison will be releasing his 36^th studio album, ‘Keep Me Singing,’ on September 30. The album is filled with new original tracks, collaboration with Don Black and a cover of blues standard “Share Your Love with Me.” Hear the first track from the album, “Too Late,” right now.

      Stop by Vinyl Bay 777 this weekend to find music from these bands and more. We have a wide selection of artists and titles to choose from on all formats and are conveniently located off Sunnyside Boulevard in Plainview.

Vinyl Bay 777

101 Dupont St. Plainview, NY 11803

516-595-7210

www.vinylbay777.com

New and Used Vinyl Records Live On at Vinyl Bay 777

 Choose from one of the largest selections of new and used vinyl records on Long Island

Vinyl records are in high demand right now. Sales of vinyl records have been thriving over the last few years and don’t show any signs of slowing down. According to Fortune.com, vinyl sales have increased more than 30 percent in the last year, making the medium more lucrative than streaming services and digital sales.

Vinyl Bay 777, your newest source for new and used vinyl in Plainview, has thousands of titles in store and online. Choose from an array of genres to satisfy any musical mood you’re in.

Located right off Sunnyside Boulevard at 101-14 Dupont Street, Vinyl Bay 777 is easily accessible from the Northern State and Long Island Expressway. Newly extended weekend hours let you find the record you’ve been looking for when it is convenient for you.

Be a part of vinyl’s resurgence! Stop by Monday and Wednesday from 4pm to 10pm, Saturday from 11am to 2am or Sunday from 11am to 10pm for your vinyl fix. New titles are added every week, so there are always new treasures to find.

Vinyl Bay 777

101 Dupont St. Plainview, NY 11803

516-595-7210

www.vinylbay777.com

Vinyl Bay 777 Has the New and Used Albums You’ve Been Looking For

With their newly extended weekend hours, Vinyl Bay 777 is the perfect place to find new and used records convenient to your schedule

Home to one of Long Island’s largest selections of new and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, memorabilia and more, Vinyl Bay 777 is your new home for all things music, right here in Plainview. And with our newly extended weekend hours, there’s even more time shop.

Open Mondays and Wednesdays from 4pm to 10pm, Saturdays from 11am to 2am and Sundays from 11am to 10pm, Vinyl Bay 777 is the perfect place to browse for new music after work or drop by on a lazy weekend morning, afternoon or evening. New music is always being added, so there’s always something new to find!

Located off Sunnyside Boulevard at 101-14 Dupont Street in Plainview, Vinyl Bay 777 is accessible from the Northern State Parkway and the Long Island Expressway.

Stop by Vinyl Bay 777 this weekend to check out their ever-expanding collection of music from all decades. We carry the latest releases and old favorites on all formats, including vinyl, CDs, and cassettes, as well as concert DVDs, memorabilia and more. New music comes in every week, so stop by soon!

 Vinyl Bay 777

101 Dupont St. Plainview, NY 11803

516-595-7210

www.vinylbay777.com