“CQ” spans R&B, spacey experimental numbers, folk rock and a revved-up kind of punk that pre-dates the angular moodiness of what would become the no wave/post punk sound a decade later. This unpredictable stylistic approach, when coupled with across-the-board amazing songs, make this one of the masterpieces of late 60’s psychedelic garage rock, and a cornerstone album of the genre. Pressed in a vinyl-only limited edition, this deluxe reissue is replicated precisely with gorgeous silver foil cover art. Extensive liner notes include a 2009 interview with lead guitarist Ronnie Splinter about the recording of the album and an exclusive introduction by Mike Stax, editor of Ugly Things magazine.

Available for pre-order for 14.95! Orders will ship on or before September 1st.

Our Record label is also stepping into the realm of new local releases like Dave Depper doing Paul McCartney’s RAM, Sam Coomes side-project CROCK, and a full length by Ylang Ylang. While our record label is excited to venture into this new local arena, we are continuing with our fantastic line of reissues as well and we have lots more on the way!

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With the summer weather finally here we are marking the occasion with a store-wide 20% off sale on USED products at both of our locations! Come in July 31st and August 1st and check out our huge selection of new and used LPs, CDs, and DVDs. In addition to our 20% off USED sale we will be offering Jackpot Records t-shirts and mugs at huge discounts!

Catch BLUE GIANT live at our downtown store on July 14th at 6 pm! They’ll be playing 1/2 of their new album, and it should be exciting.

And that lovely photo above? That’s the poster you’ll get free with the purchase of their new album! While supplies last, of course.

XO.

Whether you live in Portland or are visiting from neighboring cities, states, planets or the interwebz, here are some bands that we are lucky to call local and would recommend you turn your ear to:

TYPHOON (Click here for band website.)

AAN (Click here for band website.)

MONARQUES (Click here for band website.)

THURSDAY, APRIL 22^ND

Fundraiser Night: The T.A.M.I: Teen Age Music International Show (120 minutes)

7 pm , $5.00 Suggested Donation / Free

Jackpot Records jump starts its film festival this year with an opportunity to get in on the action early. While the following week’s films are presented at no charge, we preamble the festival this year with a fundraiser showing of the legendary T.A.M.I. Show.

Our festival is made possible each year with the support of a number of businesses and citizen-sponsors, and this night is about letting those who wish to throw a little love and support towards the festival’s continuation do so. With a $5 suggested donation, be a part of the kickoff celebration as we welcome another year of momentous film and documentary offerings.

THE T.A.M.I. SHOW introduced rock ‘n soul youth culture to America in the first concert movie of the rock era. One of the rarest and most sought-after performance films from its time, the 1964 concert event features The Rolling Stones. James Brown, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson And The Miracles, The Supremes and many other American and British Invasion hitmakers in their prime. The 1964 uncut and complete version that only aired in theaters.

“In the top 3 of all rock movies.” — Quentin Tarantino

Click here for a sneak peek!

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MONDAY, APRIL 26^TH

You Weren’t There: A History of Chicago Punk 1977-1984 (120 minutes)

7pm, Free

YOU WEREN’T THERE: A HISTORY OF CHICAGO PUNK 1977-1984 is a rare glimpse into a truly one-of-a-kind American underground music scene that documents the impact that the punk movement had on the Windy City.

Though often overlooked in the annals of rock history, Chicago served as an important early supporter of this burgeoning and controversial music genre that could be violent and unsavory at times, but was always tempered with large doses of humor, art, and intelligence.

Features vintage concert footage of, and interviews with, Articles of Faith, Naked Raygun, Big Black and more…

Click here for a sneak peek!

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TUESDAY, APRIL 27^TH

Cracking the Egg: The Untold Story Of The Nightcrawlers (40 min)

7 pm, Free

CRACKING THE EGG de-scrambles the story of 60s garage upstarts The Nightcrawlers and their circuitous road to cementing a spot in rock ‘n roll history. Setting them apart from the many requisite high-energy R&B cover acts of the day, this Daytona Beach five-piece injected their sets with catchy originals. Amongst many notable tunes was a lightly cast number called “Little Black Egg”. This song, with modest chart success, would go on to be covered and recorded by a wide spectrum of bands from the 60s up to today.

At once singular and microcosmic, watch as fans, fellow musicians and the bands themselves give insight into this, one of the strange stones that make up rock history.

Click here for a sneak peek!

Psych Night (60 minutes)

Classic 60s garage/psych music videos from the Jackpot Records vaults.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28^TH

Do It Yourself: The Story of Rough Trade — BBC (90 minutes)

7 pm, Free

Part cautionary tale, part success story, DO IT YOURSELF: THE ROUGH TRADE STORY charts the extraordinary tale of Geoff Travis and company’s legendary indie record store and subsequent start up label. This documentary laces together energizing archival footage with contemporary interviews framing a classic tale of earnest intentions confronting the inevitably dreary fiscal and commercial realities of the music biz.

Johnny Marr, Jarvis Cocker, Travis himself and many other players and observers of the label weigh in with genuine insight that frames the historical context of art/punk, DIY and also explains how Rough Trade’s foray into independent distribution in the 70s and 80s changed the modern musical landscape. Live clips of Buzzcocks, The Raincoats, The Fall, a healthy swathe of The Smiths and endless others.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 29^TH

Playing Live: Jandek and Thurston Moore

7 pm, $20.00 (Advance tickets available at both Jackpot Records locations)

This year the apex of our Free Film Festival is neither a film nor free. We are proud to spotlight a live, living confluence of art and intrigue with a Jandek performance featuring Thurston Moore. The Sonic Youth front man and renowned collaborator joins onstage with the enigmatical musical force known as Jandek for an evening of unannounced intention.

The removal of parameters is the unstated allure of a night like this, the result being something you have not heard before and will not hear again. It promises to be a singular evening of artistic collision and a wholly unique musical conversation as these performers find their way through the set and allow us to listen in. Frankly quintessential.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 30^TH

Mellodrama–The Mellotron Movie (80 min)

Q&A with Filmmaker Dianna Dilworth following the screening

7 pm, Free

MELLODRAMA looks at how a backyard, home grown invention from the 1950s transformed the face of music production today.

From its modest beginnings in a California garage to appearing at Royal Albert Hall, we follow the journey of an ingenious contraption called the Mellotron. Essentially the first sampling instrument, this complex keyboard and its haunting sound has changed and influenced the production and texture of popular music. This groundbreaking device has been put to prominent use on scores of hits and classics ranging from The Beatles’ “Strawberry Fields Forever” to King Crimson’s “The Court of The Crimson King” to Kanye West’s “Gold Digger”.

It’s a fascinating story of the 50 year and counting odyssey of musical invention, revolution, betrayal and rediscovery from the Beatles to Black Sabbath to The Flaming Lips and more.

“The Mellotron stays cool.” — Brian Wilson

Click here for a sneak peek!

If the music of Bob Pollard is your addiction, then we’ve got your latest fix: BOSTON SPACESHIPS’ “Camera Found the Ray Gun” EP is now available for pre-order!

This new EP from super group Boston Spaceships (Bob Pollard of Guided by Voices, Chris Slusarenko of Guided by Voices, John Moen of The Decemberists) features all new tracks exclusive to this release! With such a small run (7″ is limited to 500), it’s sure to become coveted ephemera before you can blink. Do you want to look back on your GBV collection later in life and feel the gaping hole left by the lack of this release? We didn’t think so.

Tracks include “The Way Out”, “Rival GT”, “Pluto is Polluted” and “Aquarian Hovercraft”. With an official release date of March 23rd, 2010, all pre-orders will receive a special gift from Off Records.

Previously known strictly as a reissue label, Jackpot Records is excited to host “Camera Found the Ray Gun” as our first intial-run release. We couldn’t be prouder to see our lil’ label growing up so fast. Now, if it would only learn to look both ways before crossing the street…

Presenting the latest vinyl release from the Jackpot Records label: Cromagnon’s “Cave Rock”!

Originally released in 1969, Cromagnon’s “Cave Rock” strings together a patchwork of untamed
sounds and mental images which perfectly articulate the boundary-breaking psychedelic
revolution that was occurring at the time — musically and socially.

Widely heralded as the best freak-out record of all time, Cromagnon’s “Cave Rock” is a
captivating experience that engages the listener. The album surpassed even the most outthere
psychedelia of its day, predicting what would soon become the disjointed aural
landscapes of Faust and the violent scuzz of Throbbing Gristle. Vivid elements of
Cromagnon’s influence continues to shine in the lysergic rhythms of the Sun City Girls,
Nurse With Wound, Ghost, and Animal Collective.

*NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! With a release date of February 23, 2010, “Cave Rock” is now available for pre-order with free shipping. (Please note: Due to the way our website is setup, your free shipping will not be processed until after you have checked out. Shipping will be refunded at this time.)

Vivian Girls, “Everything Goes Wrong”

Second full length of catchy wonders from this all-girl Brooklyn trio. As beguiling as their namesake’s adventures.

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King Khan & BBQ Show, “Invisible Girl”

Another amazing set from this garage-pop outfit who are on an unstoppable roll. Raw, loose and Canadian.

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Woods, “Songs Of Shame”

Mesmerizing fourth full length of sparse psychedelics and out-of-time forest pop. Ventures further into the void and doesn’t necessarily come back.

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Girls, “Album”

San Francisco outfit’s solid debut of gorgeous youth anthems. Wine soaked and shot through with sunshine.

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The XX, “XX”

Wistfully melancholic debut from this fast rising London crew. These bulletproof tunes have taken them all over the world. Features the anthemic hit “Crystalised”.

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Sonic Youth, “The Eternal”

Astounding new work from this venerable act registers in the vicinity of their best. Inexplicably raises the watermark on an already illustrious career.

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Kurt Vile, “Childish Prodigy”

Unbelievably hypnotic full length from Philadelphia wunderkind and friends. Powered by the centerpiece / mission statement “Freak Train”.

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Yo La Tengo, “Popular Songs”

Another solid full length of exploratory pop from this dependable outfit. This twelfth full length outing amalgamates everything beloved about the eleven prior.

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Black Heart Procession, “Six”

Legendary baroque folk-pop group return with their darkest and most emotionally resonant album yet.

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Starfucker, “Jupiter”

Portland youth dance floor revolutionaries come from all angles to deliver again. A fresh soundtrack for a Friday night out.

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Monks, “Black Monk Time”

Widely influential and legendary garage uniqueness, definitively re-issued. This 1966 underground classic has resonated in the hearts and songs of countless followers.

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Serge Gainsbourg, “Historie de Melody Nelson”

Gorgeous re-issue of the notorious 1971 concept album. Serge Gainsbourg at his most creative, inspiring and epic Frenchness.

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Jackpot Records is super pumped to announce that on Thursday, April 29th we will be presenting a one-time only show with JANDEK AND THURSTON MOORE. Gasp!

Yes, you TOTALLY read that correctly.

In what could be one of the few possible upgrades in both rarity and uniqueness to a live Jandek performance, Thurston Moore will join the legendary Texas recluse for a one-time, on stage collaboration.

Jackpot Records is proud to facilitate this aligning of the planets at the Hollywood Theatre as they did for one of Jandek’s earliest live shows nearly four years ago. That show, also curated by Jackpot Records, sold out and was released on CD to widespread acclaim as the album “Portland Thursday“. The subsequent years have only enhanced clamor and interest in this true outsider musician.

Thurston Moore, front man for Sonic Youth and aficionado of all things reasonably unique, is a dream collaborator, ramping up the possibilities for what this night could bring. This show, like the musicians themselves, is here only once and then gone forever.

Jandek + Thurston Moore. Just let it sink in.
When it’s done sinking in, click here to purchase tickets, which are now on sale.

Observe, the Pixies Minotaur Limited Edition box set* in its natural habitat. Shhh. No sudden movements. It might see you. It’s sheer size alone could crush you in one fell swoop. Minotaur doesn’t like to play nice. Come, observe from afar and see its 5 full-length studio albums on LP an CD, posters, signed large format project art book, it’s smaller project art sibling book, it’s live DVD/Blu-Ray never before released 1991 performance and it’s music videos live in its native environment.

Be cautious, be quiet, then tame the beast and take it home with you.

(*Jake not included.)