L-R: tote bag, bag/LP bundle, and t-shirt
Tracklist - A Boy Named Charlie Brown:
Side A:
1. Oh, Good Grief
2. Pebble Beach
3. Happiness Is
4. Schroeder
5. Charlie Brown Theme
Side B:
1. Linus And Lucy
2. Blue Charlie Brown
3. Baseball Theme
4. Frieda (With The Naturally Curly Hair)
About PEANUTS:
On October 2, 1950, Charles M. Schulz introduced a brand-new comic strip with an unlikely round-headed hero, “Good ol’ Charlie Brown.” PEANUTS was born. Soon, readers came to know and love a whole cast of indelible young characters: philosophical Linus and his crabby big sister Lucy; piano-playing Schroeder; attention-grabbing Sally; pals Franklin, Peppermint Patty, Marcie, Pigpen and his famous dust cloud. But no one stole the show quite like Snoopy, the coolest beagle on the planet. From humble beginnings in just seven U.S. newspapers, PEANUTS grew to become not only the best-loved comic strip in history, but a true global phenomenon.
Today PEANUTS is featured in global online syndication and in thousands of newspapers worldwide; in classic specials and in new streaming series “Snoopy in Space” and "The Snoopy Show" on Apple TV+; and in mobile apps, stage productions, feature films, and books (hundreds of them). PEANUTS has inspired theme park attractions, public art projects, and every kind of consumer product from pj’s to popcorn makers. In 2018, Peanuts Worldwide partnered with NASA on a multi-year Space Act Agreement designed to inspire a passion for space exploration and STEM among the next generation of students. PEANUTS speaks a universal language—and has also introduced a vocabulary all its own: “Good grief!,” “security blanket,” “You blockhead!” and “Happiness is… .” For fans everywhere, happiness is PEANUTS.
The characters of PEANUTS and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide, which is 41% owned by WildBrain Ltd., 39% owned by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and 20% owned by the family of Charles M. Schulz. For more info, visit Peanuts.com.
About Turntable Lab:
Turntable Lab (or known to costumers as "TTL" or "The Lab") was founded in 1999 by Anthony Cattarina, Jasper Goggins, and Peter Hahn. Fresh out of NYU and motivated by numerous negative experiences at stores that sold DJ equipment (both big musical instrument chains and shady Canal Street stereo stores), the trio established TTL in a college apartment with a static HTML site + a 56K modem. Considered the first online store to cater to DJs, TTL built its business and a dedicated customer base on fair pricing (starting with selling Technics 1200s and Shure M447s), informed reviews, and a well-researched selection of “Lab approved” items. TTL would go onto apply their business model to other areas, including vinyl records of all genres, hi-fi audiophile and production equipment, clothing, and books. To bring the TTL experience directly to consumers, they opened their landmark shop in New York City in 2001, which came in at #70 on The Vinyl Factory’s 2017 list, titled “The world’s best record shops.” More recently, TTL launched Line Phono, an audio furniture line designed by vinyl experts and world class architects, and made in the U.S.
Shares Complex, "As they've expanded, TTL has garnered the reputation of being an all-around tastemaker, with influence over musical, style, and design spheres of our global underground. In our age of countless hot-today-gone-tomorrow ventures, Turntable Lab deserves recognition as a truly one-of-a-kind business and a international movement with serious staying power." Adds Diplo, “Turntable Lab not only cradled the current electronic/DJ revolution, it shaped the worldwide scene: from being a tastemaker to giving access to all aspiring artists internationally. I bought my first desktop workstations and sold my first creations from their online shop. The site has always been my trusted gateway to music, art, pop culture, and snapback hats. I wouldn’t have my label [Mad Decent] if they didn’t give me a launching pad and influence for my art.”
After 20+ years, Cattarina and Hahn are still running the company (now operating out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard) with the help of a great staff of DJs, producers, and musicians that uphold the company’s high standard. Plus, TTL publishes a printed music zine (back issues here) and to sign up for their well-curated weekly newsletter, click here. For more info, visit TurntableLab.com and follow @TurntableLab on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Any of these items would make a great gift for the Charlie Brown/Peanuts lovers on your list!
I well remember the days when everything wasn't at our fingertips. I think we appreciated them more.
ReplyDeleteAllison works for Cane's Chicken and they partnered with Peanuts too. I had her order extra of the shirts they wear at work because I liked the Peanuts characters on them. I'm an honorary Cane's Crew Member LOL. I agree with Elephant's Child though. I think things were much more appreciated when we didn't have 24 access to everything like we do now.
ReplyDeleteoh wow! things like this amazes me. i am so glad to hear that even after 20 years they're still operational. more power to turntable lab!
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