@brettmcelheny.bsky.social
Proud product of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Lover of Live Music, Sports, Books, History, Teaching, Vinyl Records, Steelers, Penn State, Democracy, & '80s-'90s Pop Culture. Certified member of Gen X
Johnny Cash - “At San Quentin” US 1st Pressing
I'm not a huge country music fan, but I like Johnny, Waylon, Willie, and those guys. And I like this album.
#MusicSky #VinylCollection #Thorens
I'm not a huge country music fan, but I like Johnny, Waylon, Willie, and those guys. And I like this album.
#MusicSky #VinylCollection #Thorens
August 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Johnny Cash - “At San Quentin” US 1st Pressing
I'm not a huge country music fan, but I like Johnny, Waylon, Willie, and those guys. And I like this album.
#MusicSky #VinylCollection #Thorens
I'm not a huge country music fan, but I like Johnny, Waylon, Willie, and those guys. And I like this album.
#MusicSky #VinylCollection #Thorens
August 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
No cheating, post your Lock Screen
July 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
No cheating, post your Lock Screen
July 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Guns N’ Roses “Appetite For Destruction” German 1st Pressing
My all-time favorite album was released 38 years ago today on July 21, 1987. I bought this on cassette a few months after it was released and LOVED it from the first listen.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens
My all-time favorite album was released 38 years ago today on July 21, 1987. I bought this on cassette a few months after it was released and LOVED it from the first listen.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens
July 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Guns N’ Roses “Appetite For Destruction” German 1st Pressing
My all-time favorite album was released 38 years ago today on July 21, 1987. I bought this on cassette a few months after it was released and LOVED it from the first listen.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens
My all-time favorite album was released 38 years ago today on July 21, 1987. I bought this on cassette a few months after it was released and LOVED it from the first listen.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens
Flotsam and Jetsam “Doomsday for the Deceiver” US 1st Pressing
Jason Newsted left this band soon after this record was released to join Metallica. It’s a great thrash record.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #Thrash
Jason Newsted left this band soon after this record was released to join Metallica. It’s a great thrash record.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #Thrash
July 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Flotsam and Jetsam “Doomsday for the Deceiver” US 1st Pressing
Jason Newsted left this band soon after this record was released to join Metallica. It’s a great thrash record.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #Thrash
Jason Newsted left this band soon after this record was released to join Metallica. It’s a great thrash record.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #Thrash
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit "Here We Rest" Original US Pressing
Them eyes was big as stars
When I saw you behind the bar,
I guess that’s the way to keep on smilin’ where you are
But girl them eyes was big as stars
Jason Isbell “Codeine”
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens
Them eyes was big as stars
When I saw you behind the bar,
I guess that’s the way to keep on smilin’ where you are
But girl them eyes was big as stars
Jason Isbell “Codeine”
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens
July 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit "Here We Rest" Original US Pressing
Them eyes was big as stars
When I saw you behind the bar,
I guess that’s the way to keep on smilin’ where you are
But girl them eyes was big as stars
Jason Isbell “Codeine”
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens
Them eyes was big as stars
When I saw you behind the bar,
I guess that’s the way to keep on smilin’ where you are
But girl them eyes was big as stars
Jason Isbell “Codeine”
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens
KISS "Rock and Roll Over" Japanese 2nd Pressing
Either this or their debut is my favorite KISS studio album. They're both pretty great albums. The cool kids bash KISS, but there's something to be said for a band that lasted 50 years.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #NowPlaying #Thorens #KISS
Either this or their debut is my favorite KISS studio album. They're both pretty great albums. The cool kids bash KISS, but there's something to be said for a band that lasted 50 years.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #NowPlaying #Thorens #KISS
July 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
KISS "Rock and Roll Over" Japanese 2nd Pressing
Either this or their debut is my favorite KISS studio album. They're both pretty great albums. The cool kids bash KISS, but there's something to be said for a band that lasted 50 years.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #NowPlaying #Thorens #KISS
Either this or their debut is my favorite KISS studio album. They're both pretty great albums. The cool kids bash KISS, but there's something to be said for a band that lasted 50 years.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #NowPlaying #Thorens #KISS
AC/DC "T.N.T." Australian Pressing
It's my opinion that the only way to listen to early AC/DC is on the Aussie pressings. Totally different than what was released worldwide. If you're a fan, seek them out!
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #VinylSky #Records
It's my opinion that the only way to listen to early AC/DC is on the Aussie pressings. Totally different than what was released worldwide. If you're a fan, seek them out!
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #VinylSky #Records
June 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
AC/DC "T.N.T." Australian Pressing
It's my opinion that the only way to listen to early AC/DC is on the Aussie pressings. Totally different than what was released worldwide. If you're a fan, seek them out!
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #VinylSky #Records
It's my opinion that the only way to listen to early AC/DC is on the Aussie pressings. Totally different than what was released worldwide. If you're a fan, seek them out!
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #VinylSky #Records
Van Halen "Women And Children First" US 1st Pressing
Roth era VH always sounds like summer to me, so I listen to a lot of Van Halen in the summer. I like all the Roth albums and this is another strong album from VH.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #VanHalen #VinylSky
Roth era VH always sounds like summer to me, so I listen to a lot of Van Halen in the summer. I like all the Roth albums and this is another strong album from VH.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #VanHalen #VinylSky
June 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Van Halen "Women And Children First" US 1st Pressing
Roth era VH always sounds like summer to me, so I listen to a lot of Van Halen in the summer. I like all the Roth albums and this is another strong album from VH.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #VanHalen #VinylSky
Roth era VH always sounds like summer to me, so I listen to a lot of Van Halen in the summer. I like all the Roth albums and this is another strong album from VH.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #VanHalen #VinylSky
Prince and The Revolution “Purple Rain” US 1st Pressing
Released 41 years ago today on June 25, 1984. I think this album is perfect, and side 2 is one of the greatest album sides in music history. I said what I said lol
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #Prince #PurpleRain
Released 41 years ago today on June 25, 1984. I think this album is perfect, and side 2 is one of the greatest album sides in music history. I said what I said lol
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #Prince #PurpleRain
June 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Prince and The Revolution “Purple Rain” US 1st Pressing
Released 41 years ago today on June 25, 1984. I think this album is perfect, and side 2 is one of the greatest album sides in music history. I said what I said lol
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #Prince #PurpleRain
Released 41 years ago today on June 25, 1984. I think this album is perfect, and side 2 is one of the greatest album sides in music history. I said what I said lol
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #Prince #PurpleRain
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit “Weathervanes” US Indie Pressing
His best album since Southeastern. Killer album.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #JasonIsbell
His best album since Southeastern. Killer album.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #JasonIsbell
June 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit “Weathervanes” US Indie Pressing
His best album since Southeastern. Killer album.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #JasonIsbell
His best album since Southeastern. Killer album.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens #JasonIsbell
Motley Crue "Theatre Of Pain" US White Label Promo
Released 40 years ago today on June 21, 1985. I owned this cassette when I was a kid and about wore it out, so I have a lot of nostalgia for this album.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #Thorens #VinylCollection #MotleyCrue
Released 40 years ago today on June 21, 1985. I owned this cassette when I was a kid and about wore it out, so I have a lot of nostalgia for this album.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #Thorens #VinylCollection #MotleyCrue
June 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Motley Crue "Theatre Of Pain" US White Label Promo
Released 40 years ago today on June 21, 1985. I owned this cassette when I was a kid and about wore it out, so I have a lot of nostalgia for this album.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #Thorens #VinylCollection #MotleyCrue
Released 40 years ago today on June 21, 1985. I owned this cassette when I was a kid and about wore it out, so I have a lot of nostalgia for this album.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #Thorens #VinylCollection #MotleyCrue
The Replacements “Pleased To Meet Me” US 1st Pressing
Released 38 years ago today on June 17, 1987. This is a killer record.
#VinylCollection #nowplaying🎧 #Thorens #Mats
Released 38 years ago today on June 17, 1987. This is a killer record.
#VinylCollection #nowplaying🎧 #Thorens #Mats
June 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The Replacements “Pleased To Meet Me” US 1st Pressing
Released 38 years ago today on June 17, 1987. This is a killer record.
#VinylCollection #nowplaying🎧 #Thorens #Mats
Released 38 years ago today on June 17, 1987. This is a killer record.
#VinylCollection #nowplaying🎧 #Thorens #Mats
Alanis Morissette “Jagged Little Pill” 2012 Reissue
Released 30 years ago today on June 13, 1995. In my all-time top 10, listened to this a ton in college & it’s still a killer album today.
#nowspinning #thorens #VinylCollection #nowplaying🎧
Released 30 years ago today on June 13, 1995. In my all-time top 10, listened to this a ton in college & it’s still a killer album today.
#nowspinning #thorens #VinylCollection #nowplaying🎧
June 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Alanis Morissette “Jagged Little Pill” 2012 Reissue
Released 30 years ago today on June 13, 1995. In my all-time top 10, listened to this a ton in college & it’s still a killer album today.
#nowspinning #thorens #VinylCollection #nowplaying🎧
Released 30 years ago today on June 13, 1995. In my all-time top 10, listened to this a ton in college & it’s still a killer album today.
#nowspinning #thorens #VinylCollection #nowplaying🎧
Alice Cooper “Killer” US 1st Pressing
My favorite AC album, the original band was soooo killer. No pun intended.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #VinylSky #AliceCooper
My favorite AC album, the original band was soooo killer. No pun intended.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #VinylSky #AliceCooper
June 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Alice Cooper “Killer” US 1st Pressing
My favorite AC album, the original band was soooo killer. No pun intended.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #VinylSky #AliceCooper
My favorite AC album, the original band was soooo killer. No pun intended.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #VinylSky #AliceCooper
The Allman Brothers Band "At Fillmore East" US 1st Pressing
One of the all-time greatest double live albums ever.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #VinylSky #ABB
One of the all-time greatest double live albums ever.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #VinylSky #ABB
May 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The Allman Brothers Band "At Fillmore East" US 1st Pressing
One of the all-time greatest double live albums ever.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #VinylSky #ABB
One of the all-time greatest double live albums ever.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #VinylSky #ABB
The Replacements "Let It Be" US 1st Pressing
One of the greatest albums of all-time. I said what I said.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #Thorens #VinylCollection #VinylSky #TheMats #TheReplacements
One of the greatest albums of all-time. I said what I said.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #Thorens #VinylCollection #VinylSky #TheMats #TheReplacements
May 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Replacements "Let It Be" US 1st Pressing
One of the greatest albums of all-time. I said what I said.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #Thorens #VinylCollection #VinylSky #TheMats #TheReplacements
One of the greatest albums of all-time. I said what I said.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #Thorens #VinylCollection #VinylSky #TheMats #TheReplacements
Metallica "Ride The Lightning" UK '87 Reissue
This reissue from 1987 is cut at 45rpms on 2lps. It is the best sounding version of this album I have in my collection. And the album itself? Absolutely killer!
#VinylCollection #VinylSky #ThrashMetal #Metallica
This reissue from 1987 is cut at 45rpms on 2lps. It is the best sounding version of this album I have in my collection. And the album itself? Absolutely killer!
#VinylCollection #VinylSky #ThrashMetal #Metallica
April 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Metallica "Ride The Lightning" UK '87 Reissue
This reissue from 1987 is cut at 45rpms on 2lps. It is the best sounding version of this album I have in my collection. And the album itself? Absolutely killer!
#VinylCollection #VinylSky #ThrashMetal #Metallica
This reissue from 1987 is cut at 45rpms on 2lps. It is the best sounding version of this album I have in my collection. And the album itself? Absolutely killer!
#VinylCollection #VinylSky #ThrashMetal #Metallica
Bruce Springsteen "The River" US White Label Promo
This is a fantastic double album, one of my favorite Springsteen albums.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #Springsteen #TheBoss
This is a fantastic double album, one of my favorite Springsteen albums.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #Springsteen #TheBoss
April 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Bruce Springsteen "The River" US White Label Promo
This is a fantastic double album, one of my favorite Springsteen albums.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #Springsteen #TheBoss
This is a fantastic double album, one of my favorite Springsteen albums.
#NowPlaying #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #Springsteen #TheBoss
Two fantastic radio broadcasts from the Get Your Wings tour. Aerosmith on the cusp of superstardom and just entering their peak years (‘74-‘76) in excellent sound quality. This is the kind of stuff the band should be releasing officially. #NowPlaying #Aerosmith #LiveBootlegs
April 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Two fantastic radio broadcasts from the Get Your Wings tour. Aerosmith on the cusp of superstardom and just entering their peak years (‘74-‘76) in excellent sound quality. This is the kind of stuff the band should be releasing officially. #NowPlaying #Aerosmith #LiveBootlegs
Iron Maiden “Maiden Japan” US Pressing
Wish they’d officially release this entire show because the bootlegs are killer. Nonetheless, this is a great live EP from the early days.
#NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #UpTheIrons #Thorens #IronMaiden #NWOBHM
Wish they’d officially release this entire show because the bootlegs are killer. Nonetheless, this is a great live EP from the early days.
#NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #UpTheIrons #Thorens #IronMaiden #NWOBHM
April 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Iron Maiden “Maiden Japan” US Pressing
Wish they’d officially release this entire show because the bootlegs are killer. Nonetheless, this is a great live EP from the early days.
#NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #UpTheIrons #Thorens #IronMaiden #NWOBHM
Wish they’d officially release this entire show because the bootlegs are killer. Nonetheless, this is a great live EP from the early days.
#NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Thorens #UpTheIrons #Thorens #IronMaiden #NWOBHM
Junkyard “Junkyard” US 1st Pressing
One of my favorite albums from the late ‘80s, released in 1989. This is a gritty, bluesy hard rock album that should have been bigger than it was…timing is everything lol. Bought this on cassette when it was released.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens
One of my favorite albums from the late ‘80s, released in 1989. This is a gritty, bluesy hard rock album that should have been bigger than it was…timing is everything lol. Bought this on cassette when it was released.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens
April 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Junkyard “Junkyard” US 1st Pressing
One of my favorite albums from the late ‘80s, released in 1989. This is a gritty, bluesy hard rock album that should have been bigger than it was…timing is everything lol. Bought this on cassette when it was released.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens
One of my favorite albums from the late ‘80s, released in 1989. This is a gritty, bluesy hard rock album that should have been bigger than it was…timing is everything lol. Bought this on cassette when it was released.
#VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Thorens
Another release of the Seattle ‘73 tapes. This title on the Graf Zeppelin label uses the stereo audience tape on the first 3cds and the soundboard tape on 2cds. This was a preorder so there’s also a bonus 3cds with the alt mono audience tape. #NowPlaying #LedZeppelin #Zeppelin #LiveMusic #bootlegs
March 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Another release of the Seattle ‘73 tapes. This title on the Graf Zeppelin label uses the stereo audience tape on the first 3cds and the soundboard tape on 2cds. This was a preorder so there’s also a bonus 3cds with the alt mono audience tape. #NowPlaying #LedZeppelin #Zeppelin #LiveMusic #bootlegs