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Andy AVAV Systems
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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
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
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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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.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:26 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
November 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Oh dear, RIP Jimmy

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.
www.bbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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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»
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 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
November 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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🤣
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I don’t know if these are true, but I hope they are #Parp
November 21, 2025 at 1:41 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
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 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
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Already seeing lights up and inflatables in peoples yards…It’s still November!
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 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
November 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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
November 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
And so it continues

@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
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
Reposted by Andy AVAV Systems
Telesoftware (1982)

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
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
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
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In case you missed today's show 👇👇♥️

www.mixcloud.com/CharityShopC...
Charity Shop Classics - Show 526
www.mixcloud.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:38 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!
November 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight

Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
November 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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November 14, 2025 at 9:45 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😉
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 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
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM