Monday 28 December 2020

Golf Drouot - Vinyl Joblottin' ep.23


Each week on Vinyl Joblottin’ we buy a bundle of vinyl at auction (or find one in a record shop, charity shop, car boot sale, etc). The records are a slice of a collection, giving us a glimpse into a collector’s past. Then we spin each joblot into a theme for you.

Welcome to Vinyl Joblottin'
Listen to episode 23 here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/golf-drouot-vinyl-joblottin-ep23/


These records were released in France between 1962 and 1964. When I began listening and researching them they led to the 9th arrondissement of Paris. On the corner of rue Drouot and Boulevard Montmartre, above the Café d'Angleterre, I found France’s ‘Temple of Rock’. It was called Golf Drouot, and hosted such great names as Johnny Hallyday, Eddy Mitchell, Gene Vincent, the Who and David Bowie. 

Alban Low is your Joblotter. Part of the 'A World in London' radio series. This Joblot of 7 records cost £6.26.

Tracklist
1. Expo 64 - Les Aiglons
2. Le Temps De L’amour - Françoise Hardy
3. Le Dahu - Les Flash
4. Le Sifflet Des Copains - Sheila
5. Les Martiens Arrivent - Les Guitares
6. Je T'Attends - Gilbert Bécaud
7. Galaxie - Les Guitares
8. Belle Honey - Eddy Mitchell Accompagné Par Le London All Stars

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Monday 21 December 2020

Dreams - Vinyl Joblottin' Ep.22


Each week on Vinyl Joblottin’ we buy a bundle of vinyl at auction (or find one in a record shop, charity shop, car boot sale, etc). The records are a slice of a collection, giving us a glimpse into a collector’s past. Then we spin each joblot into a theme for you.

Welcome to Vinyl Joblottin'
Listen to episode 22 here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/dreams-vinyl-joblottin-ep22/


We have around three to six dreams each night and around 95% of these dreams are forgotten the following morning. When we dream, our thoughts manifest themselves in symbols and metaphors. If we remember our dreams, we can interpret them in our waking hours. This week, we explore the twilight world of dreams and nightmares with this joblot of 7” records from around the world. 

Alban Low is your Joblotter. Part of the 'A World in London' radio series. This Joblot of 6 records cost £3.44.

1. Dream Baby - Los Blue Diamonds
2. Lullaby Of The Leaves - Humphrey Lyttelton
3. Je Roule Dans La Nuit - Jean-Jacques Debout
4. De Noche Llorando - Fosforito
5. Round About Midnight - Wes Montgomery
6. Le Plus Jolie Rêve - Andrée Champagne

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Monday 14 December 2020

Quebecois - Vinyl Joblottin' ep.21


Each week on Vinyl Joblottin’ we buy a bundle of vinyl at auction (or find one in a record shop, charity shop, car boot sale, etc). The records are a slice of a collection, giving us a glimpse into a collector’s past. Then we spin each joblot into a theme for you.

Welcome to Vinyl Joblottin'
Listen to episode 21 here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/quebecois-vinyl-joblottin-ep21/

Quebec is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is the only one to have a predominantly French-speaking population. In 2006, the House of Commons of Canada passed a symbolic motion recognizing the "Québécois as a nation within a united Canada". Most of the records this week come from the vinyl library at CKVL Radio, that was located in Montreal, Quebec. 

Alban Low is your Joblotter. Part of the 'A World in London' radio series. This Joblot of 7 records cost £2.01.

1. Oh! Ne Dis Pas - Ginette Ravel
2. Une Guitare Et Un Air Espagnol - Pière Sénécal
3. Yes a Pichou - Les Karrik
4. Conception - Robert Charlebois
5. Les Bums De La 33e Avenue  Jean-Pierre Ferland
6. J'Irai Par Le Monde - Pierret Beauchamp
7. Si Ton Bec, Aime Mon Bec, Comme Mon Bec Aime Ton Bec? Donne-Moi Le Plus Gros Bec De La Province De Québec - Claude Steben

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Monday 7 December 2020

South Africa and Lesotho - Vinyl Joblottin' ep.20

 Each week on Vinyl Joblottin’ we buy a bundle of vinyl at auction (or find one in a record shop, charity shop, car boot sale, etc). The records are a slice of a collection, giving us a glimpse into a collector’s past. Then we spin each joblot into a theme for you.

Welcome to Vinyl Joblottin'
Listen to episode 20 here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/south-africa-and-lesotho-vinyl-joblottin-ep20/

Earlier this year I made the All Vinyl A to Z of Africa radio programme for SOAS Radio, Radio Nope and A World in London. It was a voyage of discovery, revealing stories about the culture, history, geography and music of the continent. I hope you’ll join me in learning a little more about South Africa and Lesotho, through their music, places and faces. 

Alban Low is your Joblotter. Part of the 'A World in London' radio series. This Joblot of 7 records cost £16.28.

Tracklist
1. Wena - Martha M'Denge
2. Chapita - Dick Khoza
3. Inkonjana - Choeurs Lingo & Zoulou
4. Bokkie - Nico Carstens And His Orchestra
5. Itileni (The Train) - Group Of Young Xhosa Men
6. Sesotho Hymn - The Maseru and Holtse Methodist Choir
7. Akanji Gele Malega - Nyanja Tribe / Chewa Tribe

This radio programme is part of the A World In London Radio Series, more information at http://djritu.squarespace.com/



Monday 30 November 2020

Mystery Street - Vinyl Joblottin' ep.19


Each week on Vinyl Joblottin’ we buy a bundle of vinyl at auction (or find one in a record shop, charity shop, car boot sale, etc). The records are a slice of a collection, giving us a glimpse into a collector’s past. Then we spin each joblot into a theme for you.

Welcome to Vinyl Joblottin'
Listen to episode 18 here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/mystery-street-vinyl-joblottin-ep19/

Every day is different for a joblotter. Some bids you win at auction, some you lose. You never know what genre of records will come up for sale. This week I’ve been on a losing streak, muscled out of the best vinyl lots by the big-hitters. But my luck changed when I gambled on this mystery bundle. The records led to a world of mean streets, film noir villains and hard-boiled detectives. 

Alban Low is your Joblotter. Part of the 'A World in London' radio series. This Joblot of 6 records cost £4.29.

Tracklist
1. Mystery St. - Eddie Calvert
2. Ill Wind - Billy Eckstine
3. The Human Jungle - The John Barry Seven
4. Angel Eyes - The Four Freshmen
5. Staccato's Theme - Elmer Bernstein
6. Cat Walk - Duke Ellington And The Coronets

This radio programme is part of the A World In London Radio Series, more information at http://djritu.squarespace.com/

Monday 23 November 2020

Occitania - Vinyl Joblottin' ep.18



Each week on Vinyl Joblottin’ we buy a bundle of vinyl at auction (or find one in a record shop, charity shop, car boot sale, etc). The records are a slice of a collection, giving us a glimpse into a collector’s past. Then we spin each joblot into a theme for you.

Welcome to Vinyl Joblottin'
Listen to episode 18 here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/occitania-vinyl-joblottin-ep18/


Occitania is a territory, a homeland, a language and a way of life. The region is located in southern Europe (mostly France) where Occitan was historically spoken and is still a second language for many. The music genre, La Nouvelle Chanson Occitane, flourished in the 1960s alongside the Occitanist nationalist movement. It shared the Occitan language, history and culture with a new audience. 

Alban Low is your Joblotter. Part of the 'A World in London' radio series. This Joblot of 7 records cost £24.82

Tracklist
1. Una Matinada Fresca - Mans De Breish
2. A Capitat , S'es Adaptat - Longamai
3. Nadalet - Maria Roanet
4. Fai Ta Mala - Patric
5. A L'Entorn De Ma Maison - Dague
6. Un Païs Que Vol Viure - Marti
7. Jacon Lo Crocant - Guy Courrèges-Clercq

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Monday 16 November 2020

Yugo-nostalgia - Vinyl Joblottin' ep.17


Each week on Vinyl Joblottin’ we buy a bundle of vinyl at auction (or find one in a record shop, charity shop, car boot sale, etc). The records are a slice of a collection, giving us a glimpse into a collector’s past. Then we spin each joblot into a theme for you.

Welcome to Vinyl Joblottin'
Listen to episode 17 here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/yugo-nostalgia-vinyl-joblottin-ep17/


In 2015 I visited the city of Niš in Serbia. I was the guest of musician Dejan Ilijic, and his brother Alen, the avant-garde composer. I sketched at gigs, and talked to poets, artists and filmmakers. I learnt about Tito and Yugoslavia. I drank rakija and listened to fresh new music. This joblot of records from the Radio-Televizija Beograd and Jugoton labels captures a slice of Yugoslav life and music. 

Alban Low is your Joblotter. Part of the 'A World in London' radio series. This Joblot of 7 records cost £3.65.

Tracklist
1. Lamento - Krunoslav Kićo Slabinac
2. Tri Jetrve Žito Žele - 
3. Sunce Jarko, Ne Sijaš Jednako - Dubravka Nešović I Veliki Narodni Orkestar
4. Resensko Oro - Tale Ognenovski
5. Plava Noć - Ansambl Dalmacija
6. Rožmarine - Folklorno Društvo Mate Balota Iz Pule
7. Oj Vrsuto - Grupa Pevača I Veliki Narodni Orkestar RTB

This radio programme is part of the A World In London Radio Series, more information at http://djritu.squarespace.com/