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The vinyl gods are shining on me today. Well, I’ll have to make do with turquoise vinyl.
Out on October 16th (National Album Day)
https://www.nationalalbumday.co.uk/product/kirsty-maccoll-tropical-brainstorm/
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Leaving aside (a) every day is Album Day in my house (b) I always listen to albums, tomorrow is National Album Day. This year’s theme is the 1980s.
Loads of albums are being pressed on – sigh – coloured vinyl to mark the occasion.
Some journos, including the Hep, have picked their favourites:
https://www.nationalalbumday.co.uk/news/music-critics-share-their-favourite-albums-of-the-1980s/
Listeners to Radio 2’s Gary Davies show have chosen the Ultimate 80s album. Spoiler alert: it’s The Joshua Tree, apparently.
The sales potential has been ramped up this year. I’m going to miss sitting in my local cafe for the day with a stack of vinyl and a record player
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From the Public Tool Kit:
“How to celebrate: We welcome everyone to be a part of music history by celebrating the first ever National Album Day with us. You can do this by: – Attending album playbacks and live in-stores during the week commencing 7th October. Events will be happening in record stores and music venues across the UK. An event listing guide will be available on the NAD website. – Posting to your social media accounts about the Top 3 Albums that changed your life. Tagging @AlbumDayUK and using #NationalAlbumDay. Other ways to get involved on social media will be on the NAD website. – Tuning in to online listening parties, album playbacks, Q&A’s and more activities across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. – Dressing up as your favourite album on National Album Day – 13th October. Either going into work, attending an event or throwing your own album themed party.”
This doesn’t seem to be quite the same “separating music lovers from their cash” gravy train as Record Store Day.
I have the keys to the community cafe and a hi-fi system loaned by a local dealer, so I’ll be spinning vinyl in my little corner of South » Continue Reading.
