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RECORD COLLECTING MONTHLY MIX 013: 45 Liverpool 45s

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  LISTEN HERE Masters Of Merseyside Dive into the rich musical legacy of Liverpool with this month's, "Record Collecting - Monthly Mix," inspired by the expert insights of 'Record Collector' magazine (Issue 563). In this special edition, we celebrate the vibrant history of Liverpool's music scene through an exclusive selection of 45 rpm singles by bands and artists hailing from the iconic city. From the timeless influence of The Beatles to the raw energy of Merseybeat and beyond, this carefully curated mix highlights the depth and diversity of Liverpool's contribution to rock and pop. Whether it's chart-topping hits or hidden gems, these tracks encapsulate the spirit of a city that has continuously shaped the sound of British music. Perfect for vinyl lovers and music enthusiasts alike, "45 Liverpool 45s" promises a thrilling journey through the grooves of Liverpool’s finest artists. Tune in and let the music of this legendary city spin you

NEW CHART ENTRIES: October 1980

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  LISTEN HERE    Singles that entered the UK charts in October 1980 (in the order of chart entry / highest position)...   (highest UK chart position in brackets) 01 Gillan - Trouble (14) 02 George Benson - Love X Love (10) 03 Barbra Streisand - Woman in Love (1) 04 Sweet People - Et Les Oiseaux Chantaient (4) 05 Kate Bush - Army Dreamers (16) 06 Orchestral Manouvres In The Dark - Enola Gay (8) 07 Rolling Stones - She's So Cold (33) 08 Barron Knights - The Sit Song (44) 09 Damned - History Of The World (Part 1) (51) 10 Status Quo - What You're Proposing (2) 11 Adam & The Ants - Dog Eat Dog (4) 12 Teena Marie - I Need Your Lovin' (28) 13 Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (47) 14 Earth Wind & Fire - Let Me Talk (29) 15 Motels - Whose Problem (42) 16 Professionals - 1 2 3 (43) 17 Roger Daltrey - Without Your Love (55) 18 XTC - Towers of London (31) 19 Tourists - Don't Say I Told You So (40) 20 Light Of The World - London Town (41) 21 Slade - ALIVE AT READING EP Whe

RECORD COLLECTING MONTHLY MIX 12: From The Vaults - October 2024 - Classic Comeback

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  LISTEN HERE Reissues, Remasters and Compilations Get ready to dive into a world of musical discovery inspired by the pages of 'Record Collector' magazine (Issue 562). This month we join our old music series 'Classic Comeback' to look at the releases presented in the 'From The Vaults' review section of the magazine. We begin with Bob Dylan's live recordings with The Band recorded in 1974 and finish with a psychedlic obscurity by band Ice, on a new compilation of 60s memorabilia. Full reviews can be found in the magazine. 01 Bob Dylan & The Band - Don't Think Twice, It's Alright (from 'The 1974 Live Recordings') 02 Chick Corea Elektric Band II - Blue Miles (from 'Paint The World' 03 Agent Steel - The Ripper (from 'Mad Locust Rising') 04 Alien Sex Fiend - Oops Wrong Planet (from 'Classic Albums 3') 05 Eric Bell - Standing at a Bus Stop (from 'Remembering') 06 The Bolshoi - Fat And Jealous (from 'Fri

NEW CHART ENTRIES: September 1980

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  LISTEN HERE   Singles that entered the UK charts in September 1980 (in the order of chart entry / highest position)...   (highest UK chart position in brackets) 01 XTC - Generals And Majors (32) 02 Queen - Another One Bites the Dust (7) 03 Rick James - Big Time (41) 04 Splodgenessabounds - Two Little Boys (26) 05 Change - Searching (11) 06 Buzzcocks - Are Everything (61) 07 Dooleys - Body Language (46) 08 Robert Palmer - Johnny & Mary (44) 09 Darts - Peaches (66) 10 V I P's - Quarter Moon (55) 11 Joan Armatrading - All The Way From America (54) 12 Paul Simon - Late In The Evening (58) 13 Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin') (2) 14 Madness - Baggy Trousers (3) 15 AC DC - You Shook Me All Night Long (38) 16 Odyssey - If You're Lookin' For A Way Out (6) 17 Ottawan - Disco (2) 18 Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train (49) 19 Michael Schenker Group - Armed And Ready (53) 20 Genesis - Misunderstanding (42) 21 Bob Marley - Three Little Birds (17) 22 Nolans - Gotta