Randy LP release for Record Store Day 2018

Randy’s latest compilation album is getting released on vinyl for this special annual event known as “Record Store Day” which falls on April 21 this year. Previously the album was known an “Anthology” as well as Take It to the Limit.

Some info from the website:

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Though released in less than audiophile quality on CD in the USA, Japan and England, this vinyl release marks the first time these original analog master recordings from the original analog 2 track tapes have been issued on vinyl anywhere in the world. Recorded after leaving "The Eagles" and releasing three solo albums, this 180 gram audiophile vinyl album, includes original Meisner songs plus such 'Eagles' standard as "Try and Love Again", their first hit, "Take It Easy" and Meisner's classic hit song and the album's title song, "Take It To The Limit".

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https://www.recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/10381

I have the “less than audiophile quality” CD and I really enjoy it, even though the track sequence is kind of odd. In fact the cd includes songs like the live versions of “Tonight” and “Darkness of the Heart” which don’t seem to be on the LP.

At any rate, this is great news for Randy and it’s gratifying to know his music is still getting attention. :yay:

That's cool, thanks Delilah! I'll have to check that out.

Thank you, D. I wonder if track #5 "Lonely Again" is in fact "Lonely Alone"? Great song, that, but it doesn't fill me with confidence that they get the song name wrong.

I see it was sourced at Abbey Road Studios in London. Not too shabby.

Hey there, NMB. I didn’t even notice that song title typo. I was distracted by the different track list and trying to remember what was missing.

Here’s the track list for the Randy Meisner Anthology cd, aka My How Things Have Changed.

1. Long Time Blue
2. Try and Love Again
3. Hearts on Fire
4. Need You Bad
5. Don’t Keep It Inside
6. Take It Easy
7. Walk of Life
8. My How Things Have Changed
9. Lonely Alone
10. Where the Rubber Meets the Road
11. Tonight
12. Never Had a Broken Heart
13. Darkness of the Heart
14. Take It to the Limit

Tracks 2, 3, 4, 11, 13 and 14 are live versions.

Hmmm. So this has nothing to do with the "Love Me or Leave Me Alone" anthology. I hope that's next on the agenda for a good clean-up. Randy's talent and work deserves that respect.

Thanks for the heads-up!

I know a couple of people who tried to pre-order online and were told it's not possible. So how does this work, you go into a record store and just hope it's there? I'm not being sarcastic or nasty, I simply don't know.

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Originally Posted by NightMistBlue

I know a couple of people who tried to pre-order online and were told it's not possible. So how does this work, you go into a record store and just hope it's there? I'm not being sarcastic or nasty, I simply don't know.

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NMB, have you tried to see if you have any participating record stores near stores near you? You can click on the link to find out. Luckily, Indianapolis still has a great independent record store presence. In fact, Karma Records, one of the participating stores has been around since the 70's. That's where I bought some of my albums and concert tickets. It sounds like the stores put in orders but don't know for sure how many albums they will receive. I was told by Luna Records that they would probably et at least one. I was told by Karma to check back next week to see if they got any. It looks like there are only 1400 being released if I'm reading it correctly.

Thank you, My My - that's very helpful. :)

From what I understand, the deal behind the event is to get warm bodies into record stores on RSD by offering limited releases of some titles. As My My said, if you go to the homepage of the website, you should be able to input your zip code to see if any record stores in your area are participating. Even then, the store may not have it on stock.

Hopefully everyone who wants a copy of this gets one, b/c it does look like there are only 1400 available.

Yep, old school record stores doing business the old school way. No pressing the magic button and having it sent to your doorstep!

Was anybody able to find this today?

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

Was anybody able to find this today?

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Unfortunately I wasn’t able to make it to the record store. I plan to call and ask if they have any copies of this.

Update: Bullmoose.com doesn’t have it yet. I found 2 copies available on eBay yesterday (marked up from the original price of course, but not by much). However today I could only find this one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RANDY-MEINS...da80%7Ciid%3A1

I’m going to wait it out and see if it becomes available on Bullmoose or Discogs.

Thanks for the update, Delilah! I wouldn't mind having this as well.

I know a gal in SoCal who was able to find this album in a record store.

Karma Records on the east side of Indy still has a couple of copies. The other record stores close to me were out of it. I wasn't really looking to purchase it, but was curious. That ebay price didn't sound too bad, Delilah. Only a $4.00 markup. I've been reading a little into Record Store Day. The proprietors sign a pledge that they will only sell to customers who physically come into the store and they will not price gouge, at least on that Saturday. One owner that was interviewed in an article said that he wished they could get a little more stock for the releases. He said that Saturday is Record Store Day and Sunday becomes Ebay Day!

I agree My My, that $4 isn’t much of a markup. These eBay flippers just irk me sometimes. They don’t care about the music (the one I linked to couldn’t even spell Randy’s name right), they just want to scoop up these limited releases for resale. On the upside, they do make it possible for those who don’t have access to a participating store to buy a copy.

I totally agree, Delilah. Ebay flippers make me angry sometimes too, especially with kid's toys at Christmas. But on the other hand, it would take me an hour and a half to drive to and from Indy's eastside to purchase the vinyl. Add in gas, and it's not a bad deal. So morally, I'm against it, but practically it makes sense.

I'll bet Tower Records has it. Tonight I'll go over to the store on Sunset and---

Oh. Oh, yeah. Forgot...:nope:

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I'll bet Tower Records has it. Tonight I'll go over to the store on Sunset and---

Oh. Oh, yeah. Forgot...:nope:

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I obtained a copy! Woot!

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

I obtained a copy! Woot!

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Awesome Soda!! Did you find it in a actual store or find it on-line somewhere?

Yea, Soda! I haven’t bought a copy yet but I’m looking forward to hearing it on vinyl.

Congrats, Soda!

Honestly, I wouldn't even know where to look. The only record store I know of specializes in vintage records. I found a promo copy of a 1978 Randy single.

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Awesome Soda!! Did you find it in a actual store or find it on-line somewhere?

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I went to my record store and when they didn't have one, I asked the manager if he could make some inquiries and see if any other stores had an unsold copy. He was able to find one for me.

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

I went to my record store and when they didn't have one, I asked the manager if he could make some inquiries and see if any other stores had an unsold copy. He was able to find one for me.

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That's great, Soda, thank you! I'll have to see what I can find.