Eurythmics - Be Yourself Tonight (RCA AJL1-5429 - 1985)

The vinyl and the production values on this recording were both spectacular. This is from Lans' collection but I doubt he bought it. It fits into a pop genre that he would tend to avoid.

Per Wikipedia:

Their fourth studio album proper, Be Yourself Tonight, was produced in a week in Paris. It showcased much more of a "band" and a centred sound (with an R&B influence), with real drums, brass, and much more guitar from Stewart. Almost a dozen other musicians were enlisted, including members of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers, guest harmonica from Stevie Wonder, bass guitar from Dean Garcia, string arrangements by Michael Kamen, and Lennox singing duets with Aretha Franklin and Elvis Costello. It continued the duo's transatlantic chart domination in 1985, and contained four hit singles: "Would I Lie to You?" was a U.S. Billboard top five hit, while "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)" (featuring Wonder's harmonica contribution) became their first and only UK number one single. "It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)" and the Franklin duet (originally intended for Tina Turner) "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" also rode high in the charts.

It looks like you can get this from Amazon for 14 bucks.

I added Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin as contributing artists (Elvis Costello was already there).

The Doobie Brothers - Minute By Minute (Warner Bros. BSK 3193 - 1978)

I think Lans inherited this one from somewhere. He could enjoy the Doobies but I don't think he'd go out and buy one. There were probably some clicks or pops on this but not significant enough to make me think about fixing them. ie highly listenable. Amazon is at 11 bucks for this or 10 for the download or 6 and up from resellers.

The Beatles - Beatles Broadcasts (Circuit LK4450 - 1980)

Beatles Broadcasts (Circuit Records 1980)

I bought this in my Beatles completist phase. Which was probably about when this thing came out. It's in pretty good condition yet it has a bootlegish quality about it although it appears to be quite legitimate at the same time. The cover art is of my own capture on June 6, 2008. (Recaptured on june 29, 2008 with better setup and to get the back cover.)

http://www.recmusicbeatles.com/public/files/faqs/rare.html (A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BEATLE BOOTLEGS ) says:

The Beatles At The BEEB (BEEB Transcription Records) - SERIES

- Between 1962 and 1965 The Beatles performed hundreds of songs for the BBC. Most of the best of these have been gathered together in an excellent series (on CD as well). Care to hear John Lennon singing "Honey Don't"? Fantastic live performances of "Some Other Guy" and "Thank You Girl"? Unreleased gems like "Soldier Of Love", "Youngblood" and "Lucille"? This is the place. Be warned, however, that these are vintage mono radio broadcasts, and include between song chatter and an announcer. If you want a compilation of BBC performances, perhaps it would be better to search out "Broadcasts" (Circuit Records LK4450), or "From Us To You" (Swingin' Pig double CD).



[! The preferred method of purchasing this material is now the official "Live at the BBC" compilation, and a 9-CD set from Great Dane in Italy, covering every known-to-exist appearance of the Beatles at the Beeb]

The Beatles The Historic First Live Recordings (Pickwick PTP-2098 - 1980)

Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams Are Made of This (RCA AFL1-4681 - 1983)

I did "Be Yourself Tonight" and realized that I could catch up on my album art photos and back fill this one.

This one is available from Amazon for 19 bucks and had bonus tracks. The download is 10 but maybe I should download just the bonus tracks!