The Final Vinyl Thread - episode 100

This is our Final Vinyl Thread. It's been such a pleasure to spend time with you all over the past two years. This week for the first and last time, all four of us cram into one episode. Join us, Alban, Natalie, DJ EEEE and Sussex Jack, 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 100 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/the-final-vinyl-countdown-ep100-the-final-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 5th February 2023. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com. Until the next time we meet. Goodbye.

Tracklist
Sparks – Beat The Clock (7”)
Virgin – VS270 (1979)
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - We Almost Lost Detroit (12”)
Arista – AB 4147 (2007)
The Cure – Close To Me (12”)
Fiction Records – FIXH 11 (1985)
The Free Design – You Be You And I'll Be Me (7”)
Project 3 Total Sound – Pr 45-1331 (1968)
The Cranberries - Ode To My Family (12”)
Island Records – 5391295 (2020)

Beats and pieces - ep.99 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. It's a quieter week (in terms of talking) on the show. It gives us the opportunity to tell you that next week, episode 100 will be our last. So we've gone for a typical mix of genres and styles this week, all gleaned from mystery joblots bought at auction. 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 99 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/beats-and-pieces-ep99-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 29th January 2023. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com.

Tracklist
Toborknurd - The Trap (7”)
(2020)
Geraldine Stephenson - Big Drum (7”)
MacDonald & Evans (Educational Recordings) Ltd. - ME/EP 7 & 8
Ceasefire vs. Deadly Avenger– Evil Knievel (12”)
Ministry Of Sound - FSUKLP3 (1998)
Art Of Movement Studio - Short, Sharp And Varied (7”)
MacDonald & Evans (Educational Recordings) Ltd. - ME/EP 1 & 2
Louis Bellson His Drums & Orch. - Bar Mitzvah Special (12”)
Columbia - 33SX 1381
Dillinja–Human B-Bop VIP (12”)
Valve Recordings - VLV01LP (2002)
Art Of Movement Studio - Voice And Percussion (7”)
MacDonald & Evans (Educational Recordings) Ltd. - ME/EP 3 & 4
Cozy Powell - Dance With The Devil (7”)
RAK - RAK 164 (1973)

Musicals - ep.98 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we are joined by the theatrical Summer Cloke with records from the Musicals. 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 98 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/musicals-ep98-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 22nd January 2023. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com.

Tracklist
Liza Minnelli  - Mein Herr (12”)
Probe – SPB 1052 (1972)
Michele Marsh & Topol - Far From The Home I Love (12”)
United Artists Records – UAD 60011 (1971)
Juliet Prowse - Big Spender (12”)
CBS - 70035 (1967)
Charles Augins - C'mon Up To Jive Time
Elaine Delmar - That's What Harlem Is To Me (12”)
Pye Records - NSPD 504 (1977)
Shirley Bassey - What I did for love (12”)
United Artists Records – UAS 29944 (1976)
Julie Andrews and Philippa Bevans - I Could Have Danced All Night (12”)
Columbia Masterworks - OL 5090 (1956)

Next week we have a mixed bag of Beats and Percussion vinyl. One of those slightly strange shows that is a result of buying mystery joblots at auction.

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.

Brazilian - ep.96 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Alban Low and DJ EEEE. With the eyes of the world on Brazil (Pele's funeral / Bolsonaro's antics), we take a lighter, more joyous journey into the music. Nothing warms ours hearts like Brazilian music. 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 96 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/brazilian-ep96-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 8th January 2023. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
Neno Exporta Som – Deixa A Tristeza (7”)
Mr Bongo – BRZ45.076 (2019)
Nilton César - Indecisão (7”)
RCA Victor - TP 532 (1969)
Toco - Meu Rio (12”)
Schema – SCLP 467 (2014)
Os Incríveis - Quando Vejo O Sol (7”)
RCA Victor - LC-6660 (1970)
Trio Mocotó - Não Adianta (12”)
Five Special – DW.160495 (1991)
Elis Regina E Jair Rodrigues - Arrastão (12”)
Philips – P 632 765 L (1965)

Next week we welcome a new bright contributor to The Vinyl Thread. Accompanying Alban on the vinyl stage will be Summer, as they dip into their collection of vinyl from musicals.

In Memoriam - ep.95 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we honour some of the talented singers and musicians who have died in 2021 and 2022. Join us as we celebrate the lives of Rab Noakes, Ronnie Spector, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Anita Lane, Keith Levene, and Fran McKendree. 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 95 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/in-memoriam-ep95-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 1st January 2023. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
Rab Noakes - Sitting In The Corner Blues (7”)
Warner Bros. Records - K 16431 (1974)
The Ronettes - Be My Baby (7”)
Philles Records – 116 (1963)
Lonnie Smith / George Benson - Apex (12”)
Europa Jazz EJ-1025 (1981)
Barry Adamson - Anita Lane And The Thought System Of Love – These Boots Are Made For Walking (7”)
Mute – MUTE 119 (1991)
Keith Levene - Zombie Lessons (12”)
Free Range Product – FRP2LP004 (2015)
McKendree Spring  - Oh Now My Friend (7”)
Decca - 32773 (1970)

Next week Alban and DJ EEEE head south for a Brazilian vinyl special.

Cabaret-Alt - ep.94 The Vinyl Thread

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to the Vinyl Thread. This week Natalie and Alban invite you into the Cabaret-Alt, where you can sit, sup, and listen to a selection of alternative chanteurs from the 1980s. 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 94 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/cabaret-alt-ep94-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 25th December 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
Momus – "Nicky" (12”)
Él – GPO 9T (1986)
The Associates – Breakfast (Recorded Live At Ronnie Scotts) (7”)
Sounds - CRACKER 1 (1985)
Marc Almond – A Woman's Story (7”)
Virgin – GLOW 2 (1986)
The Band Of Holy Joy – Route To Love (7”)
Sounds - SONIC 2 (1987)
Andi Sex-Gang - I've Done It All Before (12”)
Illuminated Records – JAMS 48 (1985)

Next week we remember some of the brilliant musicians, singers and performers that have died in 2021 and 2022.

Japan - ep.93 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Alban Low and DJ EEEE. This week we play Japanese vinyl from the 1960s, 70s and 80s on The Vinyl Thread, starting with the a track from the best-selling album of the 1980s in Japan. 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 93 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/japan-ep93-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 18th December 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
Akira Terao - Habana Express (12”)
Express - ETP-90058 (1981)
Junko Yagami - 黄昏のBay City (7”)
Discomate – DSF-245 (1983)
Frank Nagai - Chako disappeared into the night fog (12”)
Victor  - JV-222-3-S (1966)
Akira Fuse - Memories of the devil  (12”)
King Records - SKA 70 (1974)
Ryo Kawasaki - East Side Boogie (12”)
Mr Bongo ‎– MRBLP252 (2022)

Next week we have something different to celebrate Christmas, a themed show of Alternative Cabaret, for those of you who are prepared top let both light and dark into your lives.

Joy of Freebies - ep.92 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Alban Low. If you read the New Musical Express, Melody Maker, Sounds or Record Mirror in the 1980s you'll remember the 7"s they gave away. This week I share a selection of tracks from 6 those of those EPs. Join me for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, as I spins flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 91 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/joy-of-freebies-ep92-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 11th December 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
Pixies – Hey (7”)
Sounds  - MACH 1 (1988)
Bronski Beat – Hard Rain (7”)
New Musical Express  - GIV 1 (1985)
Killdozer – New Pants And Shirt (7”)
Sounds - BLASTS! 3 (1989)
Depeche Mode – Dressed In Black (7”)
Record Mirror  - RM 4 (1986)
Stump – Ice The Levant (Version) (7”)
Sounds - SONIC 3 (1987)
Marc Almond And The Willing Sinners – Oily Black Limousine (7”)
Melody Maker  - CONFLICT 1 (1986)

The Big Sleep - ep.91 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie Low. Death may sound like a depressing subject, but while there is still sadness and grief in these songs there are other emotions too like love, friendship, celebration, and remembrance. Join Natalie for 20 minutes of vinyl, as she spins flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 91 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/the-big-sleep-ep91-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 4th December 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
The Jim Carroll Band – People Who Died (7”)
ATCO Records – 7314 (1980)
Terry Jacks – Seasons In The Sun (7”)
Old Gold – OG 9119
George Lewis - Doctor Jazz (12”)
Olympic Records – 7117
Blue Öyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (12”)
CBS – S 81385 (1976)
The Go-Betweens - When People Are Dead (7”)
Beggars Banquet – BEG 183D (1987)