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Now Playing Record Album Cover Stand

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This handmade red oak record album cover stand is the perfect way to display your favorite vinyl records in style.

Featuring  machined “Now Playing” lettering rising nearly a quarter inch above the surrounding wood, this stand measures 10 inches long and 3 inches wide, making it suitable for single and double record albums. The three-sixteenths inch wide slot ensures a secure fit for your albums, and the handcrafted cork feet protect your other furniture and keep the stand from sliding.

Each stand is carefully sanded and finished with Boiled Linseed Oil and Paste Finishing Wax, resulting in a natural satiny sheen and long-lasting protection. This record display stand is a must-have for any music lover’s home decor, and a great collector’s item.

Now Spinning Record Album Cover Stand

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Introducing our beautifully handcrafted record album cover stand, made from solid red oak and designed to showcase your favorite vinyl albums. With the machined lettering “Now Spinning” rising nearly a quarter of an inch above the surrounding wood, this stand lets you proudly display the album you’re currently enjoying.

Each stand is carefully sanded and finished by hand using boiled linseed oil and paste finishing wax, giving it a natural and elegant sheen. The cork feet protect other surfaces and prevent the stand from slipping, while the slot is designed to accommodate both single and double record albums. This is the perfect addition to any music lover’s collection, offering a functional and stylish way to display their favorite albums.

Whether you’re looking for music furniture or home decor, this handcrafted record album cover stand is a must-have item for any record collector.

Today In Rock History: July 17th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on July 17th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

  1. In 1968, The Beatles’ animated film “Yellow Submarine” premiered in London, showcasing the band’s music and surreal visual style.
  2. In 1971, Carole King’s album “Tapestry” became the longest-running No. 1 album by a female artist on the Billboard 200 chart, featuring timeless hits like “It’s Too Late” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”
  3. In 1976, Deep Purple performed their final concert before their initial breakup, concluding their “Purple Rainbows” tour at Liverpool’s Empire Theatre.
  4. In 1979, The B-52’s released their self-titled debut album, introducing their unique blend of new wave, punk, and rock and roll to the world.
  5. In 1982, Judas Priest released their album “Screaming for Vengeance,” featuring the classic tracks “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin'” and “Electric Eye.”
  6. In 1987, Guns N’ Roses released their iconic single “Welcome to the Jungle,” which would become one of their signature songs and a rock anthem of the 1980s.
  7. In 1993, The Smashing Pumpkins released their album “Siamese Dream,” featuring hits like “Today” and “Disarm,” and showcasing their unique blend of alternative rock and dreamy guitar-driven soundscapes.
  8. In 2000, Linkin Park released their debut album “Hybrid Theory,” which went on to become one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, featuring hits like “In the End” and “Crawling.”
  9. In 2001, Queens of the Stone Age released their album “Rated R,” featuring the singles “Feel Good Hit of the Summer” and “The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret,” and further solidifying their status as pioneers of desert rock.
  10. In 2007, The White Stripes performed a free concert at the Saskatchewan Centennial Amphitheatre in Regina, Canada, as part of their Canadian tour, treating fans to their signature stripped-down rock sound.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on July 17th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.

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Unveiling Heart and Protest: The Cranberries’ ‘No Need to Argue’

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