It’s that time of the year again. Depending on how you look at it, you’re excited, stressed, or plain apathetic. Thankfully, we can, to an extent, choose to celebrate the holidays in our own special ways.
For many, music plays an integral role during the season. To make record collecting and gift-giving this month easier, we’ve come up with special one-off vinyl bundles available starting on their respective release days, five days leading up to Christmas.
Take note these are exclusive deals available in-stores to the first paying customer, so mark your calendars if anything catches your eye!
December 20, 2018
SM Mega Branch – “Blue Note Starter Pack 1” / P3600
(Hank Mobley – Soul Station; Dexter Gordon – Go; Herbie Hancock – Empyrean Isles)
Jazz sounds amazing—even better on vinyl. Many beginning collectors want to get into the genre’s seemingly scary world, but often don’t know where to start. This bundle offers a great overview.
UP Town Branch – “Hits of the 90s” / P5800
(Incubus – Make Yourself; Goo Goo Dolls – Dizzy Up the Girl; New Radicals – Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too)
Treat yourself or your loved ones to three killer albums from the iconic decade. All these albums are meant to be played from beginning to end—something perfect for the format.
December 21, 2018
SM Mega Branch – “Forever Emo” / P3800
(Jimmy Eat World – Clarity; Tiny Moving Parts – Celebrate; The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die – Always Foreign)
Immerse yourself in the hardcore-inspired world of the too-often misunderstood genre.
UP Town Branch – “Piano Legends” / P4900
(Bill Evans Trio – Waltz for Debby; Erroll Garner – Concert by the Sea; Vince Guaraldi Trio – Vince Guaraldi Trio)
These pianists, each with their own recognizable styles, have all proven worthy of being called maestros in jazz.
December 22, 2018
SM Mega Branch – “Hip-Hop Through the Years” / P5500
(Beastie Boys – Paul’s Boutique; OutKast – Stankonia; Drake – Views)
Get a taste of hip-hop’s evolution with these favorites spanning various generations.
UP Town Branch – “Blue Note Starter Pack 2” / P3800
(Sonny Clark – Cool Struttin’; Kenny Burrell – Midnight Blue; Herbie Hancock – Maiden Voyage)
Here’s another great introduction to jazz—three records from one of history’s most important labels.
December 23, 2018
SM Mega Branch – “Lo-Fi for Hi-Fi” / P3000
(elvis depressedly – new alhambra; teen suicide – i will be my own hell because there is a devil inside my body; Cloud Nothings – Here and Nowhere Else)
Dive into waters deep or let out your angst with this must-own collection of some of the scene’s defining names.
UP Town Branch – “Stranger Jazz” / P4600
(Eric Dolphy – Out to Lunch; Herbie Hancock – Head Hunters; Robert Glasper – Black Radio 2)
If you’re tired of the “same old jazz,” here’s something a bit more eclectic. This pack includes avant-garde jazz and fusion albums.
December 24, 2018
SM Mega Branch – “Heavy Gloom” / P5200
(Counterparts – You’re Not You Anymore; Deafheaven – New Bermuda; Brand New – The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me)
Screams and loud guitars sound even better on vinyl. Snag this before it’s gone.
UP Town Branch – “Post-Punk Rebellion” / P5000
(The Cure – Pornography; REM – Murmur; Joy Division – Closer)
When the misery gets too much to handle, music provides some of the best comfort. This depressing collection of critically acclaimed albums proves just that.
December 25, 2018
SM Mega Branch – “Grunge vs. the World” / P5300
(Soundgarden – Superunknown; Nirvana – Bleach; Stone Temple Pilots – Purple)
Sport those plaids and invite some friends over for a 90s listening party.
UP Town Branch – “Voices in Jazz” / P3800
(Diana Krall – Quiet Nights; Louis Armstrong – Satch Plays Fats; Sheila Jordan – Portrait of Sheila)
Music featuring some of the lushest voices in the world.
Curated by Kurvine Chua Visit the stores and be first in line for these exclusive bundles! Satchmi, 4F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall Satchmi, 2F Phase 2, UP Town Center