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In a world where music is often reduced to digital files and streaming playlists, there’s something delightfully tactile, nostalgic, and visually captivating about collecting picture discs. These unique records—pressed with colorful images, artist/band photos, logos, or conceptual artwork—represent more than just sound. They’re miniature canvases, time capsules, and love letters to music fans who value both the aesthetic and the emotional connection to the music they adore. Collecting picture discs isn’t just about amassing rare items. It’s about the thrill of the hunt, the stories behind the vinyl, and the beauty of music in its most artistic physical form. For...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 18: Happy birthday to Paul McCartney! Born June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England, McCartney is one of the most influential figures in music history. As co-lead vocalist and bassist for The Beatles, McCartney helped revolutionize popular music in the 1960s with groundbreaking songwriting alongside John Lennon. His melodic bass lines, versatile vocals, and knack for crafting timeless songs contributed to classics like “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” and “Yesterday.” After The Beatles disbanded in 1970, McCartney formed Wings with...

This past week, on July 7, 2025, the world celebrated a remarkable milestone: the 85th birthday of Ringo Starr. Known across generations as the cheerful, ever-steady drummer of The Beatles, Ringo’s life and career stretch far beyond his Fab Four fame. His journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and an unyielding commitment to spreading peace and love. Early Life: A Hard Road to Stardom Born Richard Starkey in the working-class Dingle neighborhood of Liverpool in 1940, Ringo’s early life was marked by hardship. His parents separated when he was three, and his mother, Elsie, supported them by working as...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 9: Sadly, today Sly Stone passed away at age 82. Sly Stone, born Sylvester Stewart on March 15, 1943, was a pioneering American musician, songwriter, and producer best known as the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone. Blending funk, soul, rock, and psychedelia, Stone helped revolutionize popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His band was groundbreaking not only for its genre-defying sound but also for its diverse, integrated lineup, which promoted messages of unity and...

Can you believe it’s been 40 years since Live Aid? On July 13, 1985, the world witnessed a global jukebox like no other. Broadcast to nearly two billion people across 150 countries, this monumental charity concert didn’t just change music history — it tried to change the world. Now, four decades later, we’re still recalling with awe Queen’s electrifying set and marveling at how rock stars briefly became superheroes. The Day The World Tuned In Back in the mid-80s, famine ravaged Ethiopia. BBC’s Michael Buerk aired haunting footage of starving children, jolting the globe awake. Among those deeply moved was...