Archive for January, 2012

My Vinyl Adventures Episode 2: Records I Bought #2 from Kim Wilde’s Record Collection

See how I came to be looking through Kim Wilde’s record collection and which ones I brought home with me. I also ask the age old question “How to best store my vinyl?” and would be grateful for suggestions.

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D is almost here

Yesterday we took my son to see The Smurfs, a film I wasn’t very excited about seeing I have to admit. However, my spirits were raised somewhat when I walked into the cinema lobby and saw this great picture of Darth Maul hanging on the wall. If you’ve read this post you’ll know that I’m [...]

My Vinyl Adventures: The Who and Jon Bon Jovi

My first vinyl purchases since getting my record player for Christmas included It’s Hard by The Who, which I got from the local market for just £5.50. This was released in 1982 and therefore has no Keith Moon, but instead featured Kenney Jones on drums. You may notice something familiar on the cover: The cover [...]

My Vinyl Adventures Episode 1: Introduction & Records I Bought #1

Some things are much easier shown in a video than types up in a blog post, and as such I present to you My Vinyl Adventures Episode 1 – enjoy!

My Vinyl Adventures: Quadrophenia

I’ve had an original press copy of Quadrophenia for many years, courtesy of my Mum’s record collection which has been handed down to me. Christmas Day last year (seems strange saying that about a date that was only 8 days ago) was the first time I played it, and immediately I loved it. I’m a [...]

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