Monthly Archives: June 2022

Top 5: ’80s One-Hit Wonders

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This blog series is inspired by Rob Fleming, the protagonist of Nick Hornby’s novel “High Fidelity,” originally published in 1995, and the film, Broadway, and TV adaptations that followed. Rob, and his trusty employees Dick and Barry, are known for creating Top 5 lists for almost anything, but especially music. We encourage you to play along by commenting on your own Top 5 or sharing a Top 5 subject matter you would like to see in a future post. 

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Playing and Collecting Out-of-Print Card Games

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Since the introduction of Magic the Gathering, dozens of other games entered the CCG space, each hoping to take a piece of the market. This was especially true in the ’90s, when there seemed to be a new game premiering every month. Sadly, not all games found lasting success, with many cancelled after a single release. Fortunately, even when a game loses official support, it is still enjoyable to collect and play. To a degree, they have advantages over currently produced games.

Various out of print card games and decks
Out-of-print, but not forgotten CCGs
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Five Anticipated Releases to Look for on June 18 RSD Drop

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Music fans can rejoice. Record Store Day‘s June 18 drop date is almost upon us. This Saturday date is a follow-up to the main event, which took place on April 23, bringing out the rest of the releases originally slated for April that didn’t make the shelves because of manufacturing delays.

As has been widely reported, the growth of new vinyl releases has put a strain on existing pressing plants, causing delays on pre-orders and pushing back independent releases for months. This year, even Record Store Day was not immune.

Of course, the good news for both collectors and independent businesses is June 18 marks another chance to celebrate record stores with a batch of exclusive, limited, and first-release titles on vinyl and CD. Be sure to check the list before you hit up your favorite store.

In the meantime, here are five of the most anticipated music releases to look for on Saturday.

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