Malcolm Smith

@laurabranigan Classic Laura!

#Album 🎶 #Anniversary 🎉 April 1, 1984 -42 years ago today, Laura released her landmark album SELF CONTROL — a defining moment of the European synth‑pop era and the biggest commercial success of her career. Produced by Jack White and Robbie Buchanan, the album went RIAA Platinum, earned major global certifications, and peaked at #23 on the Billboard 200. It delivered four singles — “Self Control,” “The Lucky One,” “Ti Amo,” and “Satisfaction,” with “With Every Beat of My Heart” also released in Germany. Every track showcases Laura’s powerhouse vocals and emotional fire, marking a true zenith in 1984. The iconic title track — paired with William Friedkin’s groundbreaking music video — became a worldwide phenomenon. “The Lucky One” bursts with energy, “Ti Amo” remains a fan‑favorite ballad, and her moving cover of “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” became a live staple. The closer, “With Every Beat of My Heart,” is pure emotional brilliance. A cornerstone of her legacy — and the foundation of her concert sets for years. Celebrate 40 years of SELF CONTROL! 🙂🎶❤️ ~ Kathy Golik, Legacy Manager #LauraBranigan #SelfControl #JackWhite #RobbieBuchanan #SynthPop #HitSingles #TheLuckyOne #TiAmo #Satisfaction #WithEveryBeatOfMyHeart #WillYouStillLoveMeTomorrow #WilliamFriedkin #RIAA #Platinum #80s #80sPop #80sMusic #LauraBraniganLegacy

@GlamSlam72 That’s a great read…thank you!

March 29, 1975 Disc A vivid double-feature capturing Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson at a moment of reinvention, stepping out from the long shadows of Bowie and Mott the Hoople and into a bold new creative alliance. Two boys from two spectacular bands, walking into the unknown with style, grit, and a touch of glam swagger. The Disc feature frames them as artists in transition — Ronson emerging from the Spiders From Mars mythos, Hunter rebuilding after the collapse of Mott the Hoople — their stories running parallel until they converge in a shared hunger for autonomy, clarity, and a new musical identity It’s a candid portrait of two glam-era icons between eras, revealing post-Bowie and post-Mott reinvention, Ronson’s meteoric rise from Hull to global stages, Hunter’s reflections on Mott’s fallout, and the early sparks of the Hunter–Ronson partnership.

@taka_696 Little known fact. Mike Slamer was considered as a replacement for John Fannon when said guitarist left New England in 1982.

2026年77枚目はこのアルバム Metallic Blue / STEELHOUSE LANE → Mike Slamer〈g〉が中心となって結成されたメロディアス・ハード・ロック・バンドが1998年にリリースした1st。 それまでにMikeが曲作りに関わった他のバンド曲のセルフカバーとオリジナル曲なんだけと、どれも素晴らしい #NowPlaying

@aor4life @albumsphere @PariseCarlosM @DoctorCosas Extremely, and they were great days…you could say Glory Days…sorry.

@malcsmith58 @albumsphere @PariseCarlosM @DoctorCosas You're right, very cozy.

Atención @albumsphere y @DoctorCosas!

@albumsphere @PariseCarlosM @DoctorCosas That looks fantastic!

@PariseCarlosM @DoctorCosas Eureka Records, San Telmo, Buenos Aires. Utopía Records, Rosario. ❤️ ❤️.

@aor4life @albumsphere @PariseCarlosM @DoctorCosas @aor4life here you go George. Dated around 1981. I’m in the background wearing the white top

@aor4life @albumsphere @PariseCarlosM @DoctorCosas I’ve got a very old photo of inside the shop somewhere…I’ll try and dig it out.

@aor4life @albumsphere @PariseCarlosM @DoctorCosas The actual retail shop was tiny, no bigger than 20foot x 20 foot, but the mail order which was upstairs was a whole lot bigger.

@aor4life @albumsphere @PariseCarlosM @DoctorCosas The record shops over here these days are usually of the small boutique style. The likes of HMV etc are just vastly overpriced and the only things in their racks is the usual mainstream stuff.

@albumsphere @PariseCarlosM @DoctorCosas I remember David Shaw telling me that when he used to go to the US back in the early 80's, he'd go to places like Texas and Louisiana and record stores there would be the size of warehouses.

@GlamSlam72 Which is what the majority of this collection is.

@malcsmith58 I love those overseas variants.

Just spent the whole morning listening to the new Queen II Collector's Edition box set and wow — it has never sounded this good! 🔥 The 2026 mix is absolutely incredible — so much clarity, depth, and punch. The whole album feels fresh and regal again. Only downside? I really wish the full expanded edition was available on all-vinyl (the box has 2 LPs with the main album on white + black 180g vinyl plus etched sides, but the extra sessions, backing tracks, BBC stuff and live cuts are CD-only). Still, what’s there is pure magic. Queen II was always a masterpiece — now it’s even better. If you’re a fan, this one’s worth it. Who else has been spinning it today? #Queen #QueenII #QueenII2026 #Vinyl #RockMusic

@GlamSlam72 Venezuelan, and it’s on Harvest Records as well..

@malcsmith58 Alternative cover is cool

@GlamSlam72 …and this is the rest of my Queen II collection.

@malcsmith58 I just saw it, I didn’t know it was you

@bsmntdwllr73 @albumsphere Very true🤣

@malcsmith58 @albumsphere ...There are more costly & deadlier addictions, LOL!!😳🔥😹

More vinyl goodness from Lee over @DoublGoodMusic

@bsmntdwllr73 @albumsphere I’m forever spending my pension money in there🤣

@albumsphere Some real gems in there to be sure!!🤓👍🎧🔥

@LovesGreatMusic @albumsphere It was a complete game changer for me the first time I heard it back in 1974.

@malcsmith58 @albumsphere Actually, I think it's amazing to see. Sometimes I wish I had a passion for one album

Albumsphere (UK) is now one very happy camper!!! #QueenII

@LovesGreatMusic @albumsphere I know, I’m not very good at hiding my love for it am I?

@albumsphere Congratulations Malcolm. Like any of us didn't know Queen II wasn't your favourite 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@bsmntdwllr73 @albumsphere My wife has said she’s never seen me so happy!!

@malcsmith58 @albumsphere You're very welcome!!😇👍

@bsmntdwllr73 @david_tabachnik @albumsphere Very sad news, he was also a member of French band Shakin’ Street just before forming Manowar.

@david_tabachnik @albumsphere Mine as well, and absolutely.😐

RIP Ross "The Boss" Friedman (January 3, 1954 – March 26, 2026). Punk Rock and USPM trailblazer as an original member of The Dictators and Manowar, respectively. Play it loud for Ross The Boss🤘😢.

@bsmntdwllr73 @albumsphere Thank you!!

@albumsphere An awesome photograph featuring a timeless classic album from a phenomenal band...ENJOY!!!🤓🎧🔥