Mid Century Modern - ep.97 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we explore the music and personalities who helped define the 1950s. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 97 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/mid-century-modern-ep97-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 14th January 2023. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com.

Tracklist
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra - 23N-82W (10”)
Capitol Records - LC 6595 (1953)
Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano (10”)
Philips - BBR 8047 (1955)
L'Orchestre Devereaux - Non-Stop (10”)
FDH Mood Music - FDH 072 (1951)
Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps - Bluejean Bop (10”)
Capitol Records - CL. 14637 (1956)
Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group - Love is Strange (10”)
Pye Nixa - N.15087 (1957)
Malcolm Lockyer And His Orchestra - Breaking Point (10”)
Chappell - C.641 (1959)
Little Richard With His Band - Long Tall Sally (10”)
London Records - HL-O.8366 (1957)

Next week Natalie and Alban are joined by a new contributor, Summer Cloke, for a special edition of The Vinyl Thread with records from Musicals.

Face of the Fifties - Vinyl Joblottin' ep.31

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 31 here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/face-of-the-fifties-vinyl-joblottin-ep31/

It’s easy to think of the 1950s as the end of an era, with the newness of the 1960s just around the corner. All the records this week are shellac or 78s, a format that died in this decade. Despite this demise the 1950s was also a time for new music, fresh fashion, literary firsts, poignant artworks and exciting sporting debuts. 

Alban Low is your Joblotter. Part of the 'A World in London' radio series. This Joblot of 7 records cost £6.46.

Tracklist
1. Bea's Flat - The Fabulous Chet Baker Quartet
2. Honey Honey - The Deep River Boys With Sid Phillips And His Band
3. Flannel-Foot - Bert Weedon
4. Gimme A Beat On Your Ding Dong - Ivan Brown And His Calypso Music
5. Marzipan - The Steve Race Bop Group
6. Serenade To An Empty Room - Frank Weir And His Orchestra
7. Kalú - Dalva De Oliveira With Roberto Inglez And His Orchestra

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