Compilations featuring Madonna

Here is one LP and two CD-compilations, all featuring Madonna. The vinyl is called HITS 4 and features "Borderline". Songs for Japan features a live version of "Miles Away" and the Songbirds compilation features "Frozen". Also pictured is the Bluray of the Sticky & Sweet Tour. A good enough reason to buy a Bluray player right?

Two Displays and a Picture Disc

Here are two Taiwanese in-store promotional displays for the Confessions Tour. Love the vibrant texts against the black and white backgrounds (I know a lot of fans were disappointed at the Confessions Tour dvd cover, but it's one of my very favourites). Also featured is Madonna's rarest commercially released 12" picture disc, Who's That Girl.

Greetings from the UK!

Some sudden changes in my life meant a move from Sweden to the UK, thus the reason why I haven't updated here in quite a while. Anyways, I have managed to snatch up some Madonna goodies since I came here and here's a picture of my most recent additions; The Girlie Show tour programme, an official Express Yourself bag, a fanclub boxset, some rare vinyls and promo cds. I will update more frequently from now on, so don't give up on my little blog!

French 7" Sleeves

It's funny how a lot of 7" vinyl singles from France have a slightly different sleeve design than those from other countries. Have a look at these singles I just added to my collection and compare the French sleeves (to the right) with their German or UK counterparts (on the left). The main difference is the placing of the titles which on the french sleeves are written more clearly, as if the french wouldn't be able to read them unless they are clearly written horizontally across the top part of the sleeve. It really makes you wonder how they came up with the idea to do that..

Maybe they just wanted to do something nice for obsessive collectors like myself.

ボーダーライン

Here's the very hot japanese vinyl edition of Borderline. Loving everything about it.

Like A Prayer Promo 12"

Here's a pretty cool promotional record of Like a Prayer that I have had on my wantlist for quite a while. Not only have I craved it because of the cool and unique picture sleeve but mostly because of the three alternate and exclusive remixes on it. Like a Prayer - Dub Beats, Bass Dub and the very cool Instra Dub remix all make this record worth its price!

Picture Disc Mania!

I just took a picture of all my picture discs so far. Didn't include 7"s, shaped or interviews. If I had doubles of these I'd put them all on my wall!

The Most Common Item in my Collection

I was looking at my collection last night and asked myself; what is the most common and easy to find item in my Madonna collection. I came to the conclusion that Vogue on picture sleeve 7" vinyl could be the winner. It's still one of Madonna's best songs though. What do you think? Is there a more common item than this?

For some reason, this is also a pretty strong contender.

Lucky Star 1st & 2nd Pressings

The first pressing of the Lucky Star 12" vinyl looks so much cooler than the 2nd, doesn't it? Here are two different sleeves from one of Madonna's earliest hits.

Express Yourself - Limited Edition

Here is a limited edition vinyl of Express Yourself. It comes in a "jeans" sleeve complete with a zipper you open to take out the record. I've never seen anything else like this, a very cool design it is!

You'll See

Perhaps one of the more less exciting parts of Madonna's discography, here's a collection of releases of You'll See. Among these items are a limited edition CD including a 1996 calendar, UK & US cassette releases, and one of the rarest Madonna 12" single releases; You'll see. This 12" vinyl was only released in the US and can be quite hard to get hold of. I do have a double of this one though, so if you'd be interested in buying it, feel free to get in touch!

Celebration!

I just love the whole Celebration style to death! Here's a bunch of commercially released vinyl, cd's and dvd's released to celebrate the career of the greatest artist in world history!

Japanese 7" Vinyl

I've kept from buying these as I thought I'd wait until I go back to Japan, but I just couldn't resist any longer. These japanese 7" records are such beautiful little items, and most come with unique picture covers too. Here's a bunch I couldn't resist buying. Hopefully I'll get the rest in Japan!

Something to Remember - Vinyl Album

This is for sure the rarest commerically released Madonna album on vinyl. I had been looking around for a copy in somewhat passable condition when I suddenly came across this mint and sealed copy for $50. Quite the find! The rarity of the record is what makes this one special.

Collection of recent Picture Discs

Here are all of Madonnas official picture discs released during recent years (2006 an onwards). These are not very hard to find, but they are beautiful items non the less. The Get Together picture disc was one of my first Madonna items (and still one of my very favourite). I remember being so happy when I got it, playing it over and over again!

Like a Virgin & Other Big Hits

This is a Japanese 12" EP including dance remixes on some of Madonna's earliest hits. I like this because the cover is unique and the pink OBI makes it look exotic :)

Erotica & Bedtime Stories Vinyl Albums

Due to the rising popularity of the CD in the early nineties, these two albums (especially Bedtime Stories) can be relatively difficult to find on vinyl. They do come in cool gatefold sleeves though, and are great additions to any Madonna collection. I just recently managed to come over the Bedtime Stories album for $40 which I happily paid since it was the last vinyl album missing in my collection!

7" Picture Discs

These are all of Madonna's official 7" picture discs, not including shaped ones. The singles are Dear Jessie, Vogue, Fever, Secret and Take a Bow. Fever and Take a Bow are limited editions with numbered backing cards. Vogue is my favourite though, simply because of the great picture (and of course the song is amazing too).

Secret Vinyl Releases

Here are three vinyl releases of the song Secret. As with all Bedtime Story vinyl singles, these were released in a somewhat limited quantity because of the rising popularity of the CD around the time of release. The German 9362-41785-0 release (bottom left) can be very hard to get hold of.

COADF - Handnumbered Pink Vinyl

This is probably one of the sexiest Madonna releases ever. You are looking at a copy of Confessions on a Dancefloor on double pink vinyl. This is the handnumbered US release. Give this record a spin on a good record player and you will be in heaven.