19 Progressive music Mail Order Vendors: USA part12
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This article is from the Progressive Music FAQ, by Phil Kime(Philip@kime.org.uk) with numerous contributions by others.
19 Progressive music Mail Order Vendors: USA part12
::Name::
Sound City 2000
::Address::
P.O.Box 22149, Portland, OR 97222-0149
::Phone::
(503) 654-2196
::Fax::
(503) 654-4920
::Comments::
These guys have specific catalogs for Japanese, German and British
releases. They have no stock, they order after you pay... a flimsy
deal if you ask me, plus their prices are extortionate.
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::Name::
Spectrum Music Video
::Phone::
1-800-84MUSIC
::Comments::
Has a very large music video catalog of NTSC VHS and many laser
discs including imports. Includes some Prog stuff like King
Crimson, Enid, etc. They carry the Gongmaison 1991, Brixton, UK
show at the Fridge for sale for $19.95 plus $3.50 shipping. This
video has some great special effects and brief interviews with
Daevid Allen and Didier are spliced in. It's great! It includes
lots of old Gong material circa Camembert Electrique.
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::Name::
Syn-Phonic
::Address::
PO Box 2034, La Habra, CA 90631
::Phone::
(714) 894-9506 (M-Th 7PM-10PM PST)
::Email::
progregwalker@sprynet.com
::Comments::
Syn-phonic is owned by Greg Walker, who also has an in-house label
which specializes primarily in American progressive artifacts, but he
also has some current artists signed. The roster includes Kalaban,
Now, Babylon, Mirthrandir, Northstar, Cathedral and others. For
years he was releasing this stuff on vinyl only, notorious for their
marginal pressing quality. However, since around 1991 Greg has been
releasing CDs only, and unlike the LPs, no quality was spared on
these, either in the pressings or the booklets, which tend to have
extensive information on the artists, much like America's answer to
Musea. He has gone back and re-released much of his vinyl on disc
now, and eventually plans to re-release everything and then some. His
mail-order list is extensive, and includes imports from all over
the world. His prices on Japanese product are the best anywhere,
frankly I don't know how he can do it, but his prices are roughly
the same as one would pay in Tokyo! He also has an amazing selection
of 70's Italian product. His service is very good, prompt TAT, and
although he seems to be difficult to get hold of on the phone, when
you do catch him he is very helpful and honest. He's one of the few
that'll tell you something in his list is garbage. I was ready to
order something once, and he recommended I save my money !! Also,
for those who are into vinyl, he still stocks things on both formats,
whenever available, although I imagine the LPs will disappear from
his stock eventually.
Syn-phonic is my favorite place to order from. Greg Walker is
easy to deal with, and gives honest evaluations of the music.
He's very prompt - you'll always get the discs you order in less
than 2 weeks. On top of that, his selection is excellent, and prices
are consistently low. I highly recommend Syn-phonic.
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::Name::
Tec Tones/Ralph Records/Negativmailorderland
::Address::
P.O. Box 1477, Hoboken, NJ 07030
::Phone::
201/420-0238
::Fax::
201/420-6494
::Comments::
TEC TONES is the mailorder wing of Ralph Records, TEC Tones
releases, and Negativland products. They also carry some other
items like imports of Fred Frith and ESD Henry Cow releases. Mainly
it's the mailorder company for the Residents' releases and for
Frith, Snakefinger, Clubfoot and other releases on the Ralph
label and distribution for some other small labels from the US
and other parts of the world.
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