Unboxing A Mystery Box of Freebie CD's
In which I unbox a huge haul of CD's generously donated by my bezzie mate Paul.
MC Tunes Q&A https://youtu.be/7ZlV562lr3M
Vinyl and CD Haul 15: Free Music From An Old Friend
My latest Vinyl and CD acquisitions, mostly in the form of a very generous gift from my old mate Paul.
Paul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclops_miniatures/
Paul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclops_miniatures/
The Rock and Rule DVD Booklet Scan - FPS Frames Per Second The Animation Magazine 2005
(Click on Images To Read)
A Canadian First: Peter Roe On The Making Of A Canadian Classic
Rock and Rule High School: Emru Townsend Interviews The People Who Made The Movie Happen
A Canadian First: Peter Roe On The Making Of A Canadian Classic
Hunting For Bargain Vinyl In Charity Shops: Seaside Edition
In which I go for a stroll along the Lancashire coast from Lytham to St. Annes, have the worlds smallest coffee, see a full size replica of a World War 2 Spitfire and have two generous scoops of ice cream (Rum N' Raisin & Candy Floss flavour) oh and I stop by any charity shops I pass on the lookout for vinyl records.
My Jukebox 45's | Vinyl Record Collecting
In which I show my 'Jukebox' 45rpm vinyl singles- records with a B side as good as the A side. Melinda Murphy's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCID5...
VC Bingo! aka The Vinyl Community Drinking Game
Eyes down and get your dibbers and dabbers ready...
Yes folks it's the Vinyl Community Bingo/Drinking Game- fun for all the family!
I thought it might be a hoot to share this variant on 'classic' bingo in which the task is to see how many of the 25 'things' I've listed you can spot whilst watching youtube videos.
Download my sh*tty excel spreadsheet thingy here: https://file.io/nef5Nz
How to play
1. watch youtube
2. every time you see, hear or encounter one of the following things, cross it off the list (or pound a shot)...
Shows An Obi Strip
Shows A 10" Record Or A 12" Single
Shows A Soundtrack
Show some VCLT
Says The Word 'Psych'
Shows Something on The Motown Or Virgin Label
Shows Something On The K-Tel Or Ronco Label
Says ‘In The Shrink’
Shows A Live Album
Shows An Album With A Bass Guitar On Cover
Shows A Double Album
You see a Dog Or a Cat (Actual Or Picture)
A Band Featuring Your Namesake (First Or Second Name)
Shows Something On The Columbia Label (Any Amount Of 'Eyes')
Shows A Cassette Or An 8 Track
Shows A Band Or Artist Beginning XYZ
Shows A Rap Or Hip-Hop Album
Wears A Hat Indoors
Shows A Various Artists Compilation Album
Someone Takes A Drink On Camera
Shows A New Release
Does A Needle Drop
Says The Word Grail (Not Holy)
Shows A Classical/Orchestral Record
Shows An Album By Or Featuring A Solo Beatle (But Not An Actual Beatles Album)
You get the idea- this is just for fun and NOT a competition although I'd be interested to see if someone can squeeze all 25 into one video...
Outro music: https://thehirundu.bandcamp.com/track/swerve-house
Vintage 1970's Fruit & Veg Pencil Toppers
Remember these? There's a popular misconception that they're something to do with The Munch Bunch but they're not.
Fine Art 2019: UCLan's BA (Hons) Fine Art Degree Show
Join me on a quick tour around the end of year BA (Hons) Fine Art Degree show at UCLan- featuring my good buddy Ed's daughter Zoë's amazing art!
Rare Records at The Regent Antiques Centre 2019
Join me for a quiet browse around the Regent Antiques Centre in Blackpool and take a gander at some of the vinyl on sale. p.s. I know you can't see any scratches on that Zappa album but trust me it was well scratchy.
Paul Collin's The Beat album: https://youtu.be/DGl_7fP1G00
Vinyl & CD Haul #13 ~ New Vinyl, A Grail, Some Classical and Bit of Indie on CD
My latest pickups and an acrylic platter mat- will it improve my sound?
Janice is Gone by The Milltown Brothers - https://youtu.be/jaxz9ia98Ho
I Walk The Earth by King Biscuit Time - https://youtu.be/8AMK2lixACs
Let's Dance! Eight Vinyl Low's 100 Subs Competition Entry
Pull on your dancing trousers and strut your funky stuff over to Emma's channel right here (right now)
My 200 Subs Comp Q and A- Your Q's A'd!
Answering the questions asked as part of my 200 Subs competition. A huge thank you to everyone who took part!
Gutted vid: https://youtu.be/5TBxU_fYUM4
Outro Music: https://youtu.be/UtkfgfGszOg
'A Right Bunch of Arse' from Johnco Records is not available in the shops.
Seeing The Rutles! + Talking About Meeting Famous People
I got to see the legendary Rutles play live in my home town and met one of my songwriting heroes Neil Innes!
And The Winner Is... My 200 Subs Competition Drawing Video
A thousand thank-yous to everyone who took part in the competition.
CDC LT From Flipped Disc!
A huge thank you to subscriber Flipped Disc for generously sending me a box of amazing CD's and DVD's
Competition Update and My Weekend Away
A quick update on my 200 Subs Comp (video here: https://youtu.be/VU-XHJ6l0QM) plus my 'lost' weekend in Skegness not seeing a host of 80's one hit wonders... oh and should vinyl records be used as wall coverings?
Vinyl Haul 12: Lennon, Lennox, Blondie & More!
The latest pickups and new editions to my collection plus some compilation album gold! Oh and maybe one of Elton John's first appearances on vinyl?
My 200 Subscribers 'Labels Out' Competition!
Fancy a chance at winning the staggering, life-changing* first (and only) prize of £20? Well you can start writing up your resignation and planning your early retirement by entering my 200 Subscribers competition now! Closing date: 1st June 2019 (see video description for more details).
Hunting For Bargain Vinyl In Charity Shops and On The Market
Join me on a browse through the tat at some of my local charity shoppes and a visit to 'carboot' day at the market.
Charity Thrift Shop Vinyl Haul 11: Zappa, Lorries, Rainbow and More!
In which I managed to find a Zappa album in the wild! (and possibly mispronounce the Dave Moire name??). Plus some 80's Indie in the form of a Red Lorry Yellow Lorry album, Altered Images, Rainbow, Renaissance, Boston, a cheapola Readers Digest comp of 70's cheese and Michael Jackson's Off The Wall. Dig!
24hr Music Challenge
In which I see how much music I can listen to in a 24hr period, in as many formats and on as many different devices as I can muster.
Flexi-Disc of Terror! Listening to The Unexplained's 'Voices of the Dead'
"Hey John, remember that creepy beyond-the-grave flexi disc that terrified you as a kid? Why not listen to it again for a video?" said my brother, so here it is; my reaction to re-listening to the freebie nightmare fuel flexi disc from The Unexplained magazine...
If you want to hear the whole thing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRGZQ...
The Tins - Buying In Bulk 1981 [FULL ALBUM Vinyl Rip]
If anyone has any info on this band please let me know!
1 True Story
2 Gainsay
3 Japan
4 Bogey Man
5 Kathryn Kimono
6 Headcase Girls
7 Missing Out The Words
8 I Can See No Reason
9 Disco Casualty
10 Hold Me Tight
11 Justice
All songs by Filly Duntone except 2 (Duntone/Willie) and 10 (Duntone / Nodder) 1981 Tin Trax Records CAN001
Unboxing & Setting Up My New Turntable & Speakers | Fleetwood Beer Festival 2019
Skip to 3:33 to avoid the waffle and then join me whilst I set up my new gear! There's a couple of minutes of Beer Festival footage at then end is you like that sort of thing.
That Time I Tried Getting A Job Playing Dungeons & Dragons
TSR Games UK Mail Order Catalogue, Price Lists and Company History From 1985
My Vinyl Shame: Sleeveless & Damaged Records
My response to John Bellamy (via Steve Whitty)'s thread about sleeveless, coverless and generally f'd-up vinyl! The horror, the horror...
The 'S' Word?:
Should I start using Spotify?
Music streaming royalty payouts article: https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2018/12/25/streaming-music-services-pay-2019/
My Musical Heroes Ep1: Mark E Smith | The Fall
The first of 3 videos I'm planning on making about my own personal
musical heroes. In this episode the late great Mark E. Smith of The
Mighty Fall.
I Take Ed's 'Americana' Quiz | UK vs USA Round 2
For the return match of our USA vs UK quizzings I take on Edward's Americana Quiz!
The Omaha Introvert's 1000 Subscribers Competition Entry
My entry for Hanna 'The Omaha Introvert's' 1000 subscribers competition.
Hanna's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6gTlrcYOiFl4DKbmuUwKA
Hanna's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6gTlrcYOiFl4DKbmuUwKA
Judas Priest worked with Stock, Aitken and Dennis Waterman??!
The video: https://youtu.be/xL1JFybK9FE
History's Dumpster: http://historysdumpster.blogspot.com/
Full article on Blabbermouth
Sleazy Does it! Reacting to Vintage Mail Order Trash!
I'm sure we can all agree that it's a good thing that this sort of
garbage is no longer acceptable -so lets mock it mercilessly and hope it
stays in the dumpster of history where it belongs!
Be sure to check out the amazing History's Dumpster Blog here: http://historysdumpster.blogspot.com/ (they have a facebook page too!)
Be sure to check out the amazing History's Dumpster Blog here: http://historysdumpster.blogspot.com/ (they have a facebook page too!)
Vinyl Close Up: Games That Lovers Play by Stef Meeder
Ever wondered what that cheesy organ music was that you can sometimes
hear playing in the background of my videos? No? Well it's this- Stef
Meeder's 'Games That Lovers Play' from 1967.
You can enjoy it in it's entirety here: https://youtu.be/YzsKoU3wKiE
You can enjoy it in it's entirety here: https://youtu.be/YzsKoU3wKiE
Let's Listen To: The BBC Sound Effects Archive All changes saved.
Join me on a perusal through some of the 16000 Special Sound Effects from the BBC Archives!
Check them out yerself here: http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/
Check them out yerself here: http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/
Vinyl Tag 2019
My A's to the following 20 Q's...
1. Best find of 2018
2. Shoutout to other VC channels who deserves more viewers
3. What holes are you looking to fill in your collection?
4. A cheap album that’s really good
5. Your favorite side project album
6. A song from an artist/ band that is uncharacteristic in their catalogue
7. The last album you purchased
8. A great album with a bad cover
9. A bad album with a cool cover
10. A blues album
11. An ear worm song
12. A historically important artist
13. An album you own because of your parents
14. Best dollar bin find
15. Favorite double album
16. An album you learned about from the VC in the last year
17. A ten inch record
18. A seven inch record
19. Favorite album to fall asleep to
20. Your favorite VC experience and/ or advice for people contemplating making videos
That S.E.T.I. album I mentioned: https://youtu.be/iX7JRVHUNqI
The Album Cover Album 3 | 1980's Album Art Book | Part 1
Grab yourself a caffeine drank and sit back and enjoy a leisurely browse through The Album Cover Album volume 3, the 1984 book of classic album art featuring a plethora of early 80's album and 12" sleeve designs.