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ABKCO Mourns the Passing of Rock n’ Roll Pioneer and Philadelphia Music Icon Charlie Gracie

Charlie Gracie May 14, 1936 – December 16, 2022 It has been revealed that rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Charlie Gracie died this past Friday, December 16. The news of his passing came from his family via ABKCO Records, home to the catalog of Cameo Records, the Philadelphia label for which he recorded and released his … Continue reading ABKCO Mourns the Passing of Rock n’ Roll Pioneer and Philadelphia Music Icon Charlie Gracie →

DEC, 19, 2022

“2000 Light Years From Home” Music Video Receives 4K Restoration and Official Digital Release

1967 PROMOTIONAL SHORT DIRECTED BY PETER WHITEHEAD SHOT ON 35 MM FILM The official music video for “2000 Light Years From Home” has been released. Filmed and produced in 1967, the “promotional film” (as videos were referred to in the pre-MTV era) has been faithfully restored in 4K resolution. Released in the US as … Continue reading “2000 Light Years From Home” Music Video Receives 4K Restoration and Official Digital Release →

NOV, 18, 2022

The Rolling Stones In Mono (Limited Color Edition) Vinyl Box Set To Be Released On January 20

16 LPs Encompassing All 1963-1969 Mono Recordings from “The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band” Available In Colored Vinyl Set For First Time Ever ABKCO Records is set to release The Rolling Stones in Mono (Limited Color Edition) vinyl box set in early 2023. Originally issued on black vinyl, CD and digital in 2016, the … Continue reading The Rolling Stones In Mono (Limited Color Edition) Vinyl Box Set To Be Released On January 20 →

NOV, 15, 2022

The Animals Retrospective Out On Vinyl For First Time Ever

22-Track Collection Includes “House of the Rising Sun,” “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” “Don’t Bring Me Down,” “Sky Pilot,” Eric Burdon & War’s “Spill The Wine,” Many More On November 4, ABKCO Records will release, for the very first time, a vinyl edition of Retrospective, the definitive 22-track collection spanning the years 1964-1970 … Continue reading The Animals Retrospective Out On Vinyl For First Time Ever →

OCT, 07, 2022

Two Versions Of The Rolling Stones’ “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?” 1966 Music Video Get First Official Online Release

PROMOTIONAL FILMS DIRECTED BY PETER WHITEHEAD CAPTURE HYSTERICAL CROWD AT LONDON CONCERT AND BAND MEMBERS IN DRAG DURING MANHATTAN VISIT The official music videos for the hit single “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?” have been released. Both versions were filmed in 1966 by director Peter Whitehead but were rejected at … Continue reading Two Versions Of The Rolling Stones’ “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?” 1966 Music Video Get First Official Online Release →

SEP, 23, 2022

NMPA, NSAI, and DiMA Announce Landmark Agreement for Phonorecords IV Proceeding

Originally published by the National Music Publishers’ Association The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), and the Digital Media Association (DiMA) today announced a settlement for certain mechanical streaming rates in the U.S. for the years 2023-2027. The agreement will provide higher royalty rates for songwriters and music publishers, promote … Continue reading NMPA, NSAI, and DiMA Announce Landmark Agreement for Phonorecords IV Proceeding →

AUG, 31, 2022