Andy AVAV Systems
@avavsystems.bsky.social
Audio Visual Services.
Transcription of Obsolete Formats.
Satellite, Aerial, AV Installs, serving Sussex & South East.
Format Collector. Tech Geek.
Record Hoarder & Charity Shop Frequenter.
I do not have a PodCast
Transcription of Obsolete Formats.
Satellite, Aerial, AV Installs, serving Sussex & South East.
Format Collector. Tech Geek.
Record Hoarder & Charity Shop Frequenter.
I do not have a PodCast
Anyone need more Taylor Variants?
Gawd bless her - Christmas Holiday Vinyl
Good luck to her, but this rinsing the fans
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
@webuyrecords.bsky.social
Gawd bless her - Christmas Holiday Vinyl
Good luck to her, but this rinsing the fans
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
@webuyrecords.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Anyone need more Taylor Variants?
Gawd bless her - Christmas Holiday Vinyl
Good luck to her, but this rinsing the fans
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
@webuyrecords.bsky.social
Gawd bless her - Christmas Holiday Vinyl
Good luck to her, but this rinsing the fans
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
@webuyrecords.bsky.social
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Ep 72. A bumper episode... we're joined by comedian James Mullinger, we have positivity in the post bag, @justplayed.bsky.social is back with new releases, quiz, news and all your favourite record collecting nonsense.
link.chtbl.com/_MA6rrYD
Support the show
ko-fi.com/webuyrecords
link.chtbl.com/_MA6rrYD
Support the show
ko-fi.com/webuyrecords
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Ep 72. A bumper episode... we're joined by comedian James Mullinger, we have positivity in the post bag, @justplayed.bsky.social is back with new releases, quiz, news and all your favourite record collecting nonsense.
link.chtbl.com/_MA6rrYD
Support the show
ko-fi.com/webuyrecords
link.chtbl.com/_MA6rrYD
Support the show
ko-fi.com/webuyrecords
Todays #RetroTech Old Tat
Philips Test CD - SBC 442 Burn In
Never seen one of these before, one of many they made
Used for various things apparently.
Burn In
Reliability
Mechanical Noise
Shock Test
Philips Test CD - SBC 442 Burn In
Never seen one of these before, one of many they made
Used for various things apparently.
Burn In
Reliability
Mechanical Noise
Shock Test
November 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Todays #RetroTech Old Tat
Philips Test CD - SBC 442 Burn In
Never seen one of these before, one of many they made
Used for various things apparently.
Burn In
Reliability
Mechanical Noise
Shock Test
Philips Test CD - SBC 442 Burn In
Never seen one of these before, one of many they made
Used for various things apparently.
Burn In
Reliability
Mechanical Noise
Shock Test
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Advert Lucky Dip: Nov 1974: Telephone Service ad from Post Office Telecommunications (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)
(+International Subscriber Dialling facilities; Inland Dialed Calls; Operator Controlled Calls; International Calls; Direct Dialing; and Trunk Call)
«YOUR CHRISTMAS TELEPHONE»
(+International Subscriber Dialling facilities; Inland Dialed Calls; Operator Controlled Calls; International Calls; Direct Dialing; and Trunk Call)
«YOUR CHRISTMAS TELEPHONE»
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Advert Lucky Dip: Nov 1974: Telephone Service ad from Post Office Telecommunications (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)
(+International Subscriber Dialling facilities; Inland Dialed Calls; Operator Controlled Calls; International Calls; Direct Dialing; and Trunk Call)
«YOUR CHRISTMAS TELEPHONE»
(+International Subscriber Dialling facilities; Inland Dialed Calls; Operator Controlled Calls; International Calls; Direct Dialing; and Trunk Call)
«YOUR CHRISTMAS TELEPHONE»
And as if by magic!
On the last episode of @webuyrecords.bsky.social I talked with Tim about some Format Tat, Inc (s)Hit Clips & YaBoom Keychains
YaBoom also put the exact same tech in Singing Dolls. Oh yes, they really did
Here’s the very page from Woolies 2000 Xmas
@oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
On the last episode of @webuyrecords.bsky.social I talked with Tim about some Format Tat, Inc (s)Hit Clips & YaBoom Keychains
YaBoom also put the exact same tech in Singing Dolls. Oh yes, they really did
Here’s the very page from Woolies 2000 Xmas
@oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
And as if by magic!
On the last episode of @webuyrecords.bsky.social I talked with Tim about some Format Tat, Inc (s)Hit Clips & YaBoom Keychains
YaBoom also put the exact same tech in Singing Dolls. Oh yes, they really did
Here’s the very page from Woolies 2000 Xmas
@oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
On the last episode of @webuyrecords.bsky.social I talked with Tim about some Format Tat, Inc (s)Hit Clips & YaBoom Keychains
YaBoom also put the exact same tech in Singing Dolls. Oh yes, they really did
Here’s the very page from Woolies 2000 Xmas
@oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
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Reposted by Andy AVAV Systems
Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies aged 63
Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies aged 63
Ian Brown and Tim Burgess were among those to pay tribute to Mani, whose death was announced by his brother and nephew
Gary “Mani” Mounfield, best known as a founding member and bassist of the Stone Roses, has died aged 63. The cause of death has not been shared.
His brother Greg Mounfield posted the news on Facebook: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother.” His nephew also shared the news. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies aged 63
Review of New Arrival #YetMoreTat at AVAV Towers, from USA Correspondent, Pat - Mother In Law
Tiny Vinyl, 4”, Exclusive to Target USA. $14.99 + Tax = £12.50
Actually, they are rather lovely. Pressed on proper vinyl, unlike Bandai 3”. Nice quality little Gatefold Sleeves with liners too
Pt1 of 2
Tiny Vinyl, 4”, Exclusive to Target USA. $14.99 + Tax = £12.50
Actually, they are rather lovely. Pressed on proper vinyl, unlike Bandai 3”. Nice quality little Gatefold Sleeves with liners too
Pt1 of 2
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Review of New Arrival #YetMoreTat at AVAV Towers, from USA Correspondent, Pat - Mother In Law
Tiny Vinyl, 4”, Exclusive to Target USA. $14.99 + Tax = £12.50
Actually, they are rather lovely. Pressed on proper vinyl, unlike Bandai 3”. Nice quality little Gatefold Sleeves with liners too
Pt1 of 2
Tiny Vinyl, 4”, Exclusive to Target USA. $14.99 + Tax = £12.50
Actually, they are rather lovely. Pressed on proper vinyl, unlike Bandai 3”. Nice quality little Gatefold Sleeves with liners too
Pt1 of 2
Today’s #RetroTech
Sabamobil Cartridge 1964
3” Reel to Reel Spools, 1/4” Tape, in a Cartridge
4 Track Mono, 2 Tracks per side
Red & Green, selected by switch
Run time 90 mins
Player ran on batteries. Was designed to also Dock to an In Car unit with built in AM Radio
Was all over by late 60s
Sabamobil Cartridge 1964
3” Reel to Reel Spools, 1/4” Tape, in a Cartridge
4 Track Mono, 2 Tracks per side
Red & Green, selected by switch
Run time 90 mins
Player ran on batteries. Was designed to also Dock to an In Car unit with built in AM Radio
Was all over by late 60s
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today’s #RetroTech
Sabamobil Cartridge 1964
3” Reel to Reel Spools, 1/4” Tape, in a Cartridge
4 Track Mono, 2 Tracks per side
Red & Green, selected by switch
Run time 90 mins
Player ran on batteries. Was designed to also Dock to an In Car unit with built in AM Radio
Was all over by late 60s
Sabamobil Cartridge 1964
3” Reel to Reel Spools, 1/4” Tape, in a Cartridge
4 Track Mono, 2 Tracks per side
Red & Green, selected by switch
Run time 90 mins
Player ran on batteries. Was designed to also Dock to an In Car unit with built in AM Radio
Was all over by late 60s
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Already seeing lights up and inflatables in peoples yards…It’s still November!
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Already seeing lights up and inflatables in peoples yards…It’s still November!
Had to happen
Decca Classical have hopped on the Bandwagon
£57, single disc from “analogue safety Master of this early digital recording”
They’ve been listening to @webuyrecords.bsky.social Pod & Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social as “pressed at Pallas” are first words
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
Decca Classical have hopped on the Bandwagon
£57, single disc from “analogue safety Master of this early digital recording”
They’ve been listening to @webuyrecords.bsky.social Pod & Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social as “pressed at Pallas” are first words
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Had to happen
Decca Classical have hopped on the Bandwagon
£57, single disc from “analogue safety Master of this early digital recording”
They’ve been listening to @webuyrecords.bsky.social Pod & Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social as “pressed at Pallas” are first words
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
Decca Classical have hopped on the Bandwagon
£57, single disc from “analogue safety Master of this early digital recording”
They’ve been listening to @webuyrecords.bsky.social Pod & Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social as “pressed at Pallas” are first words
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
Tis’ #TapeBoxTuesday
Something those of us of a ‘certain age’ will remember
EMI Soundhog Compact Cassette
Bright orange case, with snap shut / press to open catch. No In-Lay card, as it wouldn’t be seen thru the case
Something those of us of a ‘certain age’ will remember
EMI Soundhog Compact Cassette
Bright orange case, with snap shut / press to open catch. No In-Lay card, as it wouldn’t be seen thru the case
November 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Tis’ #TapeBoxTuesday
Something those of us of a ‘certain age’ will remember
EMI Soundhog Compact Cassette
Bright orange case, with snap shut / press to open catch. No In-Lay card, as it wouldn’t be seen thru the case
Something those of us of a ‘certain age’ will remember
EMI Soundhog Compact Cassette
Bright orange case, with snap shut / press to open catch. No In-Lay card, as it wouldn’t be seen thru the case
November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Happy "Thames Goes Colour Today in 1969" day to all who celebrate. Here's the postage-stamp sized sticker they put on their outgoing mail in the month or so before C-Day.
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Happy "Thames Goes Colour Today in 1969" day to all who celebrate. Here's the postage-stamp sized sticker they put on their outgoing mail in the month or so before C-Day.
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Telesoftware (1982)
CEEFAX now lets you download software for your BBC Micro
CEEFAX now lets you download software for your BBC Micro
Telesoftware
CEEFAX now lets you download software for your BBC Micro
transdiffusion.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Telesoftware (1982)
CEEFAX now lets you download software for your BBC Micro
CEEFAX now lets you download software for your BBC Micro
Good Morning all
An especially Good Morning & apologies if you work in Retail, F&B, Hospitality etc
For today, 17th Nov, is the nominated day Christmas Music starts on Background Music Systems
17th - 1 Christmas Tune in 4
24th - 1 in 3
1st Dec - half n half
8th - full on Christmas
Sorry again
An especially Good Morning & apologies if you work in Retail, F&B, Hospitality etc
For today, 17th Nov, is the nominated day Christmas Music starts on Background Music Systems
17th - 1 Christmas Tune in 4
24th - 1 in 3
1st Dec - half n half
8th - full on Christmas
Sorry again
a woman in a santa suit is standing in front of a fireplace
ALT: a woman in a santa suit is standing in front of a fireplace
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Good Morning all
An especially Good Morning & apologies if you work in Retail, F&B, Hospitality etc
For today, 17th Nov, is the nominated day Christmas Music starts on Background Music Systems
17th - 1 Christmas Tune in 4
24th - 1 in 3
1st Dec - half n half
8th - full on Christmas
Sorry again
An especially Good Morning & apologies if you work in Retail, F&B, Hospitality etc
For today, 17th Nov, is the nominated day Christmas Music starts on Background Music Systems
17th - 1 Christmas Tune in 4
24th - 1 in 3
1st Dec - half n half
8th - full on Christmas
Sorry again
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This is how you phuq up your legacy & piss off your “loyal” fans
I loved Madness for years
They have released 12 studio albums
This is their 12th Greatest Hits compilation
Multiple versions & if history is repeated, they’ll release “special versions” weeks later
Live shows now cash cow
Done!
I loved Madness for years
They have released 12 studio albums
This is their 12th Greatest Hits compilation
Multiple versions & if history is repeated, they’ll release “special versions” weeks later
Live shows now cash cow
Done!
November 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This is how you phuq up your legacy & piss off your “loyal” fans
I loved Madness for years
They have released 12 studio albums
This is their 12th Greatest Hits compilation
Multiple versions & if history is repeated, they’ll release “special versions” weeks later
Live shows now cash cow
Done!
I loved Madness for years
They have released 12 studio albums
This is their 12th Greatest Hits compilation
Multiple versions & if history is repeated, they’ll release “special versions” weeks later
Live shows now cash cow
Done!
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
November 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
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Todays #FormatFriday #RetroTech is another another small, shite, Pocket Money draining crock
Pocket Rockers - 1988 - 1991
Fisher Price
Small Tape Loop Carts.
Mono.
1 7/8 ips.
1 minute each of 2 Tracks.
Manual Switch on Player to change Tracks.
Tim @webuyrecords.bsky.social will love them😉
Pocket Rockers - 1988 - 1991
Fisher Price
Small Tape Loop Carts.
Mono.
1 7/8 ips.
1 minute each of 2 Tracks.
Manual Switch on Player to change Tracks.
Tim @webuyrecords.bsky.social will love them😉
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Todays #FormatFriday #RetroTech is another another small, shite, Pocket Money draining crock
Pocket Rockers - 1988 - 1991
Fisher Price
Small Tape Loop Carts.
Mono.
1 7/8 ips.
1 minute each of 2 Tracks.
Manual Switch on Player to change Tracks.
Tim @webuyrecords.bsky.social will love them😉
Pocket Rockers - 1988 - 1991
Fisher Price
Small Tape Loop Carts.
Mono.
1 7/8 ips.
1 minute each of 2 Tracks.
Manual Switch on Player to change Tracks.
Tim @webuyrecords.bsky.social will love them😉
This is an excellent find. Just in time for #CassetteSanta
@bezza.bsky.social is a fan. He’s shy about it, but found their CD is his collection, so…. 🤫
#CassetteWankers
@bezza.bsky.social is a fan. He’s shy about it, but found their CD is his collection, so…. 🤫
#CassetteWankers
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This is an excellent find. Just in time for #CassetteSanta
@bezza.bsky.social is a fan. He’s shy about it, but found their CD is his collection, so…. 🤫
#CassetteWankers
@bezza.bsky.social is a fan. He’s shy about it, but found their CD is his collection, so…. 🤫
#CassetteWankers
Running up kit this afternoon at AVAV Towers
Faffing about with Sony HDCAM
Pictures really are stunning quality, even resolves the Dots on Test Card Grey Scale
Based on Beta Form Factor for small size cassettes, it ran from ‘97 to ‘06
Archiving Tapes via SDI. I like days like this, Tape Faffing
Faffing about with Sony HDCAM
Pictures really are stunning quality, even resolves the Dots on Test Card Grey Scale
Based on Beta Form Factor for small size cassettes, it ran from ‘97 to ‘06
Archiving Tapes via SDI. I like days like this, Tape Faffing
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Running up kit this afternoon at AVAV Towers
Faffing about with Sony HDCAM
Pictures really are stunning quality, even resolves the Dots on Test Card Grey Scale
Based on Beta Form Factor for small size cassettes, it ran from ‘97 to ‘06
Archiving Tapes via SDI. I like days like this, Tape Faffing
Faffing about with Sony HDCAM
Pictures really are stunning quality, even resolves the Dots on Test Card Grey Scale
Based on Beta Form Factor for small size cassettes, it ran from ‘97 to ‘06
Archiving Tapes via SDI. I like days like this, Tape Faffing