Orbit Records Chicago
@orbitrecords.bsky.social
Small but mighty! Brick and mortar and web biz for vinyl. Follow us for updates and specials. 7155 W. Grand, Chicago and www.orbitrecords.com. 773-771-4528.
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#5CoverSongsFaves
3/5
Paul Weller - On Days Like These
(Original- Matt Monro from the OST of The Italian Job - 1969)
youtu.be/xwhiggqKyO0?...
3/5
Paul Weller - On Days Like These
(Original- Matt Monro from the OST of The Italian Job - 1969)
youtu.be/xwhiggqKyO0?...
Paul Weller - On Days Like These
YouTube video by Shamus McNougget
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April 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
#5CoverSongsFaves
3/5
Paul Weller - On Days Like These
(Original- Matt Monro from the OST of The Italian Job - 1969)
youtu.be/xwhiggqKyO0?...
3/5
Paul Weller - On Days Like These
(Original- Matt Monro from the OST of The Italian Job - 1969)
youtu.be/xwhiggqKyO0?...
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Reposted by Orbit Records Chicago
On “Words Fall Short,” Joshua Redman introduces his new quartet featuring pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris & drummer Nazir Ebo plus special guest appearances by Gabrielle Cavassa, Melissa Aldana & Skylar Tang. Pre-order & hear “A Message To Unsend”: joshuaredman.lnk.to/WordsFallShort
April 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
On “Words Fall Short,” Joshua Redman introduces his new quartet featuring pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris & drummer Nazir Ebo plus special guest appearances by Gabrielle Cavassa, Melissa Aldana & Skylar Tang. Pre-order & hear “A Message To Unsend”: joshuaredman.lnk.to/WordsFallShort
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Happy birthday to Ann Peebles. Here's a captivating stripped back performance of I Can't Stand The Rain
youtu.be/XnAXHm42MNk
youtu.be/XnAXHm42MNk
Ann Peebles -I Can't Stand The Rain (Rare and Stripped Down)
YouTube video by Bro Paul Brown
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April 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Happy birthday to Ann Peebles. Here's a captivating stripped back performance of I Can't Stand The Rain
youtu.be/XnAXHm42MNk
youtu.be/XnAXHm42MNk
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Blue Note’s Jazz Appreciation Month Sale! The more you buy, the more we’re Takin’ Off! Ahop now: store.bluenote.com
Spend $75, get 15% off: code DRUM15
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+Free US shipping on orders $90+
Spend $75, get 15% off: code DRUM15
Spend $125, get 20% off: code BASS20
Spend $175, get 25% off: code SAX25
Spend $250, get 30% off: code KEYS30
+Free US shipping on orders $90+
April 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Blue Note’s Jazz Appreciation Month Sale! The more you buy, the more we’re Takin’ Off! Ahop now: store.bluenote.com
Spend $75, get 15% off: code DRUM15
Spend $125, get 20% off: code BASS20
Spend $175, get 25% off: code SAX25
Spend $250, get 30% off: code KEYS30
+Free US shipping on orders $90+
Spend $75, get 15% off: code DRUM15
Spend $125, get 20% off: code BASS20
Spend $175, get 25% off: code SAX25
Spend $250, get 30% off: code KEYS30
+Free US shipping on orders $90+
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I started watching this recording of The Gospel at Colonus last night just to see the early number, "Stop, Do Not Go On," and ended up watching the whole thing. This is truly one of the greatest cultural creations of our time, and still too little known.
youtu.be/8ZyQP_zrD2U...
youtu.be/8ZyQP_zrD2U...
The Gospel at Colonus
By Lee Breuer and Bob Telson
1985 production at the American Musical Theatre Festival, Philadelphia
The performers include Morgan Freeman as The Messenger, Carl Lumbly as Theseus, Jevetta Steele as Ismene, and Robert Earl Jones as Creon. The Soul Stirrers (credited collectively) and the Institutio
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April 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I started watching this recording of The Gospel at Colonus last night just to see the early number, "Stop, Do Not Go On," and ended up watching the whole thing. This is truly one of the greatest cultural creations of our time, and still too little known.
youtu.be/8ZyQP_zrD2U...
youtu.be/8ZyQP_zrD2U...
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OUT NOW: “On View At The Five Spot Café: The Complete Masters,” an expanded Tone Poet Vinyl Edition of Kenny Burrell’s 1959 hard bop summit with Art Blakey that presents the complete recorded performances for the first time including 6 previously unissued tracks: bluenote.lnk.to/KennyBurrell...
April 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
OUT NOW: “On View At The Five Spot Café: The Complete Masters,” an expanded Tone Poet Vinyl Edition of Kenny Burrell’s 1959 hard bop summit with Art Blakey that presents the complete recorded performances for the first time including 6 previously unissued tracks: bluenote.lnk.to/KennyBurrell...
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April 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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My week isn’t complete without a journey through this album. And boy….what a journey.
#milesdavis #jazz #nowplaying #vinyl
#milesdavis #jazz #nowplaying #vinyl
April 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
My week isn’t complete without a journey through this album. And boy….what a journey.
#milesdavis #jazz #nowplaying #vinyl
#milesdavis #jazz #nowplaying #vinyl
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A truly fantastic haul of 7"s from a garage sale this morning. Two-tone, Trojan, mod, alternative. Gonna be a few treats coming soon!
April 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A truly fantastic haul of 7"s from a garage sale this morning. Two-tone, Trojan, mod, alternative. Gonna be a few treats coming soon!
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I will never not drool over the beautiful colorful vinyl variants for Evangelion Finally record.
April 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I will never not drool over the beautiful colorful vinyl variants for Evangelion Finally record.
Using vinyl to recruit, and we are all in.
December 11, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Using vinyl to recruit, and we are all in.
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December 9, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Having been raised on WXRT in Chicago, it’s an honor to have our small but mighty record shop included in the “AS HEARD ON XRT” promotion! Come on in and finish your Christmas shopping. In the words of Wayne Newton, hustle your jingle bells on over!
December 11, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Having been raised on WXRT in Chicago, it’s an honor to have our small but mighty record shop included in the “AS HEARD ON XRT” promotion! Come on in and finish your Christmas shopping. In the words of Wayne Newton, hustle your jingle bells on over!
BTO AND Charlie Pride?!?!
Woolworth Stereo Spectacular Sale commercial 1978
YouTube video by The Media Hoarder
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December 3, 2024 at 11:49 PM
BTO AND Charlie Pride?!?!
I just had to share this because it’s so cool and rarely seen….a Chinese pre-revolution RCA 78 sleeve from the Shanghai factory! Beautiful graphics!
November 23, 2024 at 8:30 PM
I just had to share this because it’s so cool and rarely seen….a Chinese pre-revolution RCA 78 sleeve from the Shanghai factory! Beautiful graphics!
Especially on this cold and gray day in Chicago.
November 20, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Especially on this cold and gray day in Chicago.
Thanks for the shout-out, @oakparknerd.bsky.social. We specialize in catering to nerds!
November 20, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Thanks for the shout-out, @oakparknerd.bsky.social. We specialize in catering to nerds!