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Kriminal Soundtrack 12- Inch Vinyl Picture Disc LP

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A treat for eyes and ears is the stylish picture disc of the soundtrack to the Italian/Spanish criminal mastermind thriller Kriminal.  Directed by Umberto  Lenzi in 1967 , the film is based on a comic book character with a crafty ideas for eluding and terrorizing the law enforcers assigned to stop him. To complete his capers, Kriminal is often dressed in a black and yellow skeleton suit. Other times, he is a well-dressed fellow as he pursues a cache of diamonds across Europe and Asia.

This partnership of composers Roberto Pregadio and Romano Mussolini is more than up to the task of highlighting Kriminal’s globe-trotting exploits. This soundtrack is a perfect example of 60s Jazz, sure to get the hips moving and toes tapping.

Released in 2009, the picture disc LP of Kriminal features the mysterious protagonist in the skeleton outfit overlooking a beautiful woman. Side one is the film’s poster of the couple close up. Kriminal’s mask looks like a glowing greenish yellow skull near the woman’s face.  His eyes and the rest of his features fade into the darkness. Side two has the two characters in a film long shot and a cartoon sketch . It is apparent that Kriminal has surprised this woman in her bedroom. Who is the lovely lady? Does she need to fear Kriminal?  You’ll have to see the film to find out.

The spooky picture disc would compliment the wall of any soundtrack fan. But, one listen, and you’ll want the soundtrack to continue spinning on your turntable, enticing dancers to the floor, even more!

Turntabling has a copy of the limited edition Kriminal 12-Inch vinyl picture disc for sale on Discogs. It is first come, first served.

Kriminal Soundtrack 12-Inch Picture Disc for sale

Popshopping Volume 1 Double-Vinyl LP

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Popshopping Volume 1 is a collection of German advertising soundtracks from the late ’60s and early ’70s.  Lovingly presented, over 30 years after they sold the wares, the tracks are now prized as nostalgia  and sonic art. They are not lost to time. By being catchy and memorable, these  jingles and background tracks led consumers to the sales counter (Moulinex is a kitchen appliances brand), the store shelf and beyond. The auto showroom was a frequent path in advertising then and today.



Sometimes these commercial soundtracks showed an affinity for tunes that brought the masses to movies of the day. The track below is reminiscent of a famous theme from the ’70s.  Action cinema orchestration used to sell cars?  What a surprise!



Turntabling has a mint copy of the double-vinyl LP of Popshopping Volume 1 for sale . This is a limited edition release  from 2000. This item is first come, first served.

Popshopping Double-Vinyl Set for sale

 

Vinyl for Sale: Ascenseur Pour l’échafaud (Lift to the Scaffold) Soundtrack LP

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Moody, desperate, and tragic, Miles Davis plays his trumpet to clips of the movie Ascenseur Pour l’échafaud (Lift to the Scaffold). Louis Malle’s  film noir outing is credited for advertising the beauty Jeanne Moreau to future directors of The New Wave.

The soundtrack follows her character around Paris at night as she searches for any news of her absent lover.

She’s involved in a murder plan, first involving, then complicated by a building closing down for the weekend. The thriller, also called Elevator to the Gallows, makes one wistful for some aspects of Paris in the ’50s. In this story, people actually weren’t keen on keeping the office open all the time.

The French in the ’50s were keen on Jazz. French film directors had a great time using  the art form for ambiance in night club scenes, to build energy in car chases, and to highlight the emotions of their stars.

Later in this clip, Louis Malle, the director, is interviewed about, Miles as a  music innovator and the icon’s participation in the film. This interview doesn’t include subtitles. Anyone can tell by his body language, Malle is more than pleased with the progress. They’re on the way to a great movie with an amazing soundtrack.



Turntabling has a vinyl LP copy of the 2010 reissue of Ascenseur Pour L’échafaud (Lift to the Scaffold) for sale –first come, first served.

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Teenage Fanclub and Jad Fair – Words of Wisdom and Hope Vinyl LP

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Can intense jangle pop brighten and revive the world? Testing this question with Words of Wisdom and Hope on the turntable is great place to start the research. Teenage Fanclub and Jad Fair introduced a collection in 2002 of mighty  love songs. This album pours out the phrase turns that bring the goods when it comes to making the listener feel gushy all over.

You may not be in love, but you are loved. Here’s the proof.

I don’t know much about either the band Teenage Fanclub or Jad Fair as separate artists.  Crush on You is the first cut I heard and I really enjoy where it goes.

Jad Fair’s ‘singing’ is more  of  a talking to the loved one (you). Listening to someone so confident in the adoration department is initially unnerving. Millions of song say, “You’re interesting and I want to know you”. This song states, “I know you better than you know yourself. You’re the most and everything is over the top because of you.” Any counter arguments will not be addressed in this song or the rest of the album.  Bask in this, only the facts over some sweet music about your greatness.

Turntabling has a copy of Words of Wisdom and Hope on vinyl LP for sale — first come, first served.

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Jen Kilzer