Announcing the December Records of the Month 🎵

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NEON INDIAN
Psychic Chasms

A groundbreaking electronic whirlwind, Neon Indian's 'Psychic Chasms' set the tone and map for much of what indie-leaning electronic rock would look like in the 2010s. Since its release in 2009, it has influenced artists across genres, and made the jokingly titled genre "chillwave" into something with a hotly debated Wikipedia page. Out of print for years, our 15th anniversary edition is remastered and comes on exclusive color vinyl.
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JIMMY SCOTT

Falling In Love Is A Wonderful Thing

The first LP released on Ray Charles’ Tangerine Records imprint in 1963, Jimmy Scott’s 'Falling In Love Is Wonderful' exists as one of the most mythic albums in vocal jazz. Due to contract disputes with his former label, Scott’s Tangerine debut was shelved shortly after it was released — much like its Atlantic Records follow-up, The Source — and went un-reissued for more than 40 years. Ultimately, Scott, a favorite of his contemporaries like Ella Fitzgerald, never became the star he should have been, but this album remains his masterpiece: A loving, tender collection filled with Scott’s masterful work around a ballad....
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JA RULE
Pain Is Love

There was a moment — before Drake was breaking every chart record, before Jay retired for the first time, before Kanye but after Biggie and Tupac — that the number one rapper on earth was a gravel-mouthed gangsta rapper who had somehow crossed over to the pop mainstream. He’d be known to his mother as Jeffrey and to everyone who loved him as Ja, but he was listed on his album covers as Ja Rule, and his third album, 2001’s 'Pain Is Love', was a bona fide, undeniable mega-hit of epic proportions. It’s hard to explain to people who weren’t sentient before 2002 what life was like when this album came out; you heard it everywhere, including at supermarkets in the Midwest and out of your mom’s minivan.

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Vinyl Me, Please December records of the month Essentials Essentials Record of the Month NEON INDIAN Psychic Chasms A groundbreaking electronic whirlwind, Neon Indian's 'Psychic Chasms' set the tone and map for much of what indie-leaning electronic rock would look like in the 2010s. Since its release in 2009, it has influenced artists across genres, and made the jokingly titled genre "chillwave" into something with a hotly debated Wikipedia page. Out of print for years, our 15th anniversary edition is remastered and comes on exclusive color vinyl.Read More Jazz, Blues, Funk & Soul Classics Record of the Month JIMMY SCOTT Falling In Love Is A Wonderful Thing The first LP released on Ray Charles’ Tangerine Records imprint in 1963, Jimmy Scott’s 'Falling In Love Is Wonderful' exists as one of the most mythic albums in vocal jazz. Due to contract disputes with his former label, Scott’s Tangerine debut was shelved shortly after it was released — much like its Atlantic Records follow-up, The Source — and went un-reissued for more than 40 years. Ultimately, Scott, a favorite of his contemporaries like Ella Fitzgerald, never became the star he should have been, but this album remains his masterpiece: A loving, tender collection filled with Scott’s masterful work around a ballad.... Read MoreHip-Hop Hip-Hop Record of the Month JA RULE Pain Is Love There was a moment — before Drake was breaking every chart record, before Jay retired for the first time, before Kanye but after Biggie and Tupac — that the number one rapper on earth was a gravel-mouthed gangsta rapper who had somehow crossed over to the pop mainstream. He’d be known to his mother as Jeffrey and to everyone who loved him as Ja, but he was listed on his album covers as Ja Rule, and his third album, 2001’s 'Pain Is Love', was a bona fide, undeniable mega-hit of epic proportions. It’s hard to explain to people who weren’t sentient before 2002 what life was like when this album came out; you heard it everywhere, including at supermarkets in the Midwest and out of your mom’s minivan. Read More BROWSE DECEMBER RECORDS OF THE MONTH CREEM x VMP Make space on your shelf for America’s only Rock ‘n’ Roll magazine. Subscribe to a CREEM annual subscription to get a FREE t-shirt that’ll set the record straight on how to say vinyl. Free subscription shipping for a limited time only! CREEM x VMP SUBSCRIBE TO CREEM Modern Drummer x VMP As a VMP member, you now have exclusive access to Modern Drummer’s subscription offers, designed to keep you in the loop with the drumming world’s latest and greatest. Here’s what you can snag: 🎧 Monthly Digital Access Subscription – Enjoy your first month free. 🥁 Yearly Digital Access Subscription – Get 2 months free when you subscribe. 🎵 All Access Subscription – Go all in with 3 months free and receive 2 printed issues delivered to your door. Use Code: VMP CLAIM YOUR OFFER Black Friday Cyber Monday Sale There's one week left to shop our Black Friday Sale! Don't miss your chance to save up to 70% off all in-stock vinyl. SHOP BLACK FRIDAY DEALS 🎧 Not a VMP member yet? Ignite your vinyl passion and join a vibrant community with a VMP Membership. Get bigger discounts on every record, free shipping to expand your collection, and handpicked music selections sent right to your doorstep every month. As a member, you'll also unlock exclusive perks like #ThrowbackThursday experiences and anniversary gifts. It’s not just about vinyl – it’s a full-on music journey. START YOUR MEMBERSHIP Wanna swap? 👀 Peep our Swap options or choose to Swap for store credit. Don't forget, you have until 11/30/24 at 11:59 p.m. MT to Swap or add Tracks. CUSTOMIZE YOUR BOX VMP Not big on socials? Bad at checking your email? We got you covered. Sign up for SMS Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok No longer want to receive these emails? Unsubscribe. Vinyl Me, Please 3000 Lawrence St #28 Denver, CO 80205

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