Syd Barrett - Barrett - 1970. This is the 2014 reissue on 180. In my teens I relied on the Barrett double pack with Madcap Laughs but this recently came up on line reduced. And why not, it fills a screaming gap in my collection, well to me anyway! #sydbarrett #pinkfloyd #thepinkfloyd

The Wonderstuff - Give Give Give Me More More More - 7” - 1988. I saw The Wonder Stuff at Liverpool Uni back in the 80s. I still remember it fondly, people dancing right from the front to the very back! Great show. #thewonderstuff #vinyl #recordcollector

The Orielles - Disco Volador - 2022. The missing album from my collection found dead cheap on-line. Love this band, complex, happy, poppy…. #vinyl
#theorielles

Happy Christmas!!!!!

Biff Bang Pow! - Pass The Paintbrush Honey - 1985. Debut EP from Alan McGee and the band. This was the 4th release on Creation Records. A great introduction to anyone who cares…. #biffbangpow
#creationrecords
#vinyl

The Teardrop Explodes - Treason (It’s just A Story) - 1980. This is the original Zoo Records release of Treason as a pre runner to the release of Kilimanjaro. The song didn’t chart so was remixed and reissue as a follow-up to reward in 1981. McCulloch…. #theteardropexplodes #juliancope #zoorecords

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band - Thekla Bristol. 06/12/24. Another amazing show from the Britains greatest songwriter. #michaelHeadtreb

My Spotify Wrapped for 2024. I kinda knew after January that I was listening to my album of the year and my Wrapped result proves it…

Step forward Bill Ryder-Jones! #billryderjones #spotifywrapped

The Fall - Grotesque Live - loving this series of live issues. Long may it continue! :) #thefall #vinyl

People stopping and scrutinising every item in the refrigerator I want to get to, having a discussion and comparing. This is now my pet hate in the supermarket.

This was post Frenz Experiment so filling bigger venues particularly in London. I remember it well for various reasons! I was also at Reading, back when Reading was decent!!

Although I still have the T-shirt, it will never be worn again. It’s wider than it is long!

My un-ironed 1990 Extricate Tour T-Shirt. 34 years old! Most venues were universities. I attended the Kilburn Nation show 21st March. #fallfriday

The last five concerts you saw…

SSTTFU
The Lovely Eggs
Mannequin Pussy
English Teacher
Personal Trainer

For years I read ‘Autopsy’ as ‘Autospy’ to my embarrassment!

The Specials - Rat Race / Rude Buoys Outa Jail - 1980. A lot of people forget that this was a double A side single. I was so lucky to have this kind of music in the charts and on Top of the Pops as a teenager. It certainly gave me awareness…. #thespecials #vinylcollector #vinyl

I remember the Reading fans singing “Rufus is a dog’s name, Rufus is a dog’s name, la la la la, la la la la’! Always made me laugh!

Ordered it earlier. Great band.

@dawnlondon.bsky.social thanks for the follow. I recognise those steps in your profile picture!

Nigel Farage out and about in Whitehall dressed as someone who isn't a farmer thinks a farmer dresses

Think mine was Paul Moody!

I once met George Melly in The Pilgrim pub in Liverpool. He came over and sang happy birthday to my mate in his jazzy voice! My mate had no idea who he was which made it even funnier. #liverpool

The Stranglers - Walk On By - 1978. Is this the greatest cover version ever???… #vinylrecords #vinyl #recordcollector #punk

Narrowed down to 10. Now I have a lot of listening to do! Disappointed not to see Swoon by Prefab Sprout but I probably stand with only a handful on that one!

It’s suddenly got festive. ‘Christmas At The Cottage’ booked. I’m probably more excited about it than my kids! #ffc

Let’s hope so. My question is, does Sander Berge keep his place or does Lukic walked straight back into the team?

The Teardrop Explodes - When I Dream - 7” 1981. This is the 4th of 7 single releases from the album Kilimanjaro! And there were only 11 tracks on the album! At least this means we got 7 new B Sides! Result :) …
#theteardropexplodes #juliancope

Surreal moment of the week. Whilst at Reading record fair today I was looking on a stall selling old soul and prog records. I thought to myself, that’s an unusual combination, until I looked up to see that the seller was none other than six times snooker world champion, Steve Davis! #vinyl #snooker

Bellaunion were great with me too. My Grotesque sleeve arrive severely crease. They replaced with no question. Great service

For me it’s Andersen, but totally agree, Iwobi next in line.