<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-04T20:05:52+00:00“>May 4, 2021 | 4:05pm ET 50 years ago, the world of soul music was changed when an unassuming 33-year-old assembly line worker named Bill Withers released his debut album, Just as I Am. Now, a year after the legendary artist’s passing, The Opus podcast is revisiting that landmark LP on its upcoming season. Ahead of the new season’s debut on May 13th, we’re giving away a fully loaded Just as I Am prize pack that will have everybody talkin’. Of course, we’re including one (1) copy of Just as I Am on vinyl, but to sweeten things, we’re making it the Vinyl Me, Please exclusive galaxy red edition. So you can hear “Grandma’s Hands” and “Ain’t No Sunshine” in...
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-14T18:19:52+00:00“>April 14, 2021 | 2:19pm ET You can never get too much Luther Vandross, which is why we’re celebrating what would have been the R&B legend’s 70th birthday by giving away a sweet prize pack. Born April 20th, 1951, this year would have marked Vandross’ 70th, though he passed away in 2005. To honor the late icon on his platinum birthday, we’re giving away one (1) prize pack featuring Never Too Much and 1995’s This Is Christmas on vinyl, plus a unique commemorative plaque highlighting Vandross’ four RIAA-certified Gold and Platinum singles: “Never Too Much”, “Here and Now”, “Endless Love”, and “Dance with My Father”. Released on August 12th, 1981,...
We’re well into December at this point, which means it’s time to ring the bells of holiday music. Celebrations may look different this year, but the timeless sounds of the season are still here to bring warmth and good cheer to your Zoom gatherings. To help make sure your homes are filled with the carols and classics you love, we’ve teamed with Sony to give away a collection of Christmas vinyl from all-time great artists. Five (5) winners will receive a bundle of vinyl that packages together nine beloved Christmas albums. Featured LPs include: — Elvis Presley’s 2012 compilation The Classic Christmas Album — Gene Autry’s 1957 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Other Christmas Favorites — Johnny Mathis’ 1958 favorite Merry Christmas — Sax legend Kenny G’s 1994 album Miracles: The Holiday Alb...
It was 50 years ago that Santana released their landmark sophomore album, Abraxas. The album’s half-century-long legacy is the focus of the latest season of The Opus, proudly presented by Consequence Podcast Network and Sony. To commemorate both the LP’s anniversary and the launch of The Opus’ 11th season, we’re giving you the chance to rock like Carlos Santana himself. We’re giving away one (1) SE Santana Singlecut Trem in Egyptian Gold from PRS Guitars and a copy of Abraxas on vinyl. Created in collaboration with Santana, the Singlecut Trem pays tribute to the iconic guitarist’s own instrument. In 2018, Santana heard Paul’s Guitar latest TCI pickups, and was so impressed by the tone that he requested a special set for himself minus the coil taps. Thus were the TCI “S” pickups born, ...
It’s been a full decade since Sade released a new album. Now, as 2010’s Soldier of Love hits its 10th anniversary, fans will get a chance to revisit it alongside the band’s entire discography in the new This Far vinyl box set. Arriving October 9th through Sony Music, This Far features every Sade album released, well, this far: Diamond Life (1984), Promise (1985), Stronger Than Pride (1988), Love Deluxe (1992), Lovers Rock (2000), and Soldier of Love. But this isn’t just any set of standard reissues, as the music underwent a unique remastering process. It all began at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, where Sade worked alongside frequent co-producer Mike Pela and engineer Miles Showell to make digital transfers of the original stereo master mixes. Those mixes were then put into a restored N...
It’s fitting that this is the year Whitney Houston will finally be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It is, after all, the 35th anniversary of her self-titled debut, and the whole industry seems to be celebrating. A Whitney hologram tour launched back in February, the same month Vinyl Me, Please released a special vinyl reissue of Whitney Houston. Now, Consequence of Sound is getting in waxing nostalgic by making the album the focus of our new season of The Opus podcast. The Opus: Whitney Houston launches later this month, but rather than saving all our love for the iconic record until then, we’re starting the party early. We’re giving away one (1) copy of Vinyl Me, Please’s 35th anniversary Whitney Houston box set. Coming in conjunction with Legacy Recordings,...