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Mono Record Players X2

Posted on November 21, 2023December 9, 2023 by Mr Squirrel

I am the proud owner of a 1978 Toshiba Music Centre ( thank you Terry) and after replacing the belt… Read more Mono Record Players X2

The Go-Betweens – a life-time commitment

Posted on July 29, 2019November 21, 2023 by Mr Squirrel

I recently met a neighbour who unbeknown to me shared a life-long passion for the Australian group The Go-Betweens. He… Read more The Go-Betweens – a life-time commitment

Open Country – The crazy CBS/Sunday Times triple LP sampler 1972

Posted on October 21, 2018November 21, 2023 by Mr Squirrel

  I picked up this insane triple album in Nottingham for a pound…i.e. 33 1/3p per disc 🙂 The image… Read more Open Country – The crazy CBS/Sunday Times triple LP sampler 1972

Joe South – Midnight Rainbows

Posted on October 11, 2017November 21, 2023 by Mr Squirrel

Bargain of the year! This almost mint copy of Joe South’s second to last album from 1975 cost me 50p.… Read more Joe South – Midnight Rainbows

White Music – January 1978 – XTC in the shires..

Posted on August 8, 2017November 21, 2023 by Mr Squirrel

White or Red Stripes? The out-takes from cover photo session for Virgin first album. You can see the cans of… Read more White Music – January 1978 – XTC in the shires..

Chuck Berry re-takes on Mercury 1966

Posted on August 7, 2017October 21, 2018 by Mr Squirrel

  If you see this mid-price compilation from Spain from 1967 grab it as it is a re-badging of the… Read more Chuck Berry re-takes on Mercury 1966

Ramblin Jack Elliott and Trailer Star

Posted on February 12, 2017October 21, 2018 by Mr Squirrel

I always had a soft spot for Ramblin Jack Elliott (born Elliot Adnopoz in Brooklyn yes the original Jewish Beat… Read more Ramblin Jack Elliott and Trailer Star

Eve of Destruction – Barry Maguire

Posted on May 11, 2016October 21, 2018 by Mr Squirrel

Do not know where or when I picked this up. Probably bought for the cover and a little familiarity with… Read more Eve of Destruction – Barry Maguire

Get In Get Out – Randall Bramblett

Posted on April 25, 2016October 21, 2018 by Mr Squirrel

Most years the excellent Southern States magazine ‘Oxford American’ puts together a music related issue and an accompanying sampler. I… Read more Get In Get Out – Randall Bramblett

Welcome to the Nutty Squirrel’s Home…

Posted on April 25, 2016October 21, 2018 by Mr Squirrel

Random vinyl nuggets and obscure musical delights from the treasure trove..infrequently updated..   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nutty_Squirrels 1959 Children’s Jazz record featuring scat… Read more Welcome to the Nutty Squirrel’s Home…

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