Andrew Ffrench
@ffrench.bsky.social
Gen X dad who loves to chat about old 45s, 12s, albums and CDs
#weekendsingles
Signing off with a couple of Christmas singles - and some Stranglers, inspired by @misterquartet.bsky.social who has joined us with lots of posts from his excellent collection. Thanks everyone for all your contributions and do have a great week!
Signing off with a couple of Christmas singles - and some Stranglers, inspired by @misterquartet.bsky.social who has joined us with lots of posts from his excellent collection. Thanks everyone for all your contributions and do have a great week!
December 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
#weekendsingles
Signing off with a couple of Christmas singles - and some Stranglers, inspired by @misterquartet.bsky.social who has joined us with lots of posts from his excellent collection. Thanks everyone for all your contributions and do have a great week!
Signing off with a couple of Christmas singles - and some Stranglers, inspired by @misterquartet.bsky.social who has joined us with lots of posts from his excellent collection. Thanks everyone for all your contributions and do have a great week!
#weekendsingles
Back in 1980 I bought Going Underground on holiday in France, my first ever 'import' 45. Here it is showing some minor shelf wear, plus a few more from recentish trips to Naples, Seville and Brussels
Back in 1980 I bought Going Underground on holiday in France, my first ever 'import' 45. Here it is showing some minor shelf wear, plus a few more from recentish trips to Naples, Seville and Brussels
December 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
#weekendsingles
Back in 1980 I bought Going Underground on holiday in France, my first ever 'import' 45. Here it is showing some minor shelf wear, plus a few more from recentish trips to Naples, Seville and Brussels
Back in 1980 I bought Going Underground on holiday in France, my first ever 'import' 45. Here it is showing some minor shelf wear, plus a few more from recentish trips to Naples, Seville and Brussels
December 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
#nowplaying
This 10p CD find was definitively my best value buy today. I know @sussexsedition.bsky.social will appreciate this as we share a love of The Singing Detective soundtrack which these guys feature on
This 10p CD find was definitively my best value buy today. I know @sussexsedition.bsky.social will appreciate this as we share a love of The Singing Detective soundtrack which these guys feature on
December 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
#nowplaying
This 10p CD find was definitively my best value buy today. I know @sussexsedition.bsky.social will appreciate this as we share a love of The Singing Detective soundtrack which these guys feature on
This 10p CD find was definitively my best value buy today. I know @sussexsedition.bsky.social will appreciate this as we share a love of The Singing Detective soundtrack which these guys feature on
#weekendsingles
#nowplaying
Glad to see record dealer Mick Melbourne at Gloucester Green in Oxford today. He sold me the Bamboo Houses 12. Then onto @riverman.bsky.social in Walton St which was packed out! I selected a fine copy of Behaviour, leaving the students to fight over the PSB 12s!
#nowplaying
Glad to see record dealer Mick Melbourne at Gloucester Green in Oxford today. He sold me the Bamboo Houses 12. Then onto @riverman.bsky.social in Walton St which was packed out! I selected a fine copy of Behaviour, leaving the students to fight over the PSB 12s!
December 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
#weekendsingles
#nowplaying
Glad to see record dealer Mick Melbourne at Gloucester Green in Oxford today. He sold me the Bamboo Houses 12. Then onto @riverman.bsky.social in Walton St which was packed out! I selected a fine copy of Behaviour, leaving the students to fight over the PSB 12s!
#nowplaying
Glad to see record dealer Mick Melbourne at Gloucester Green in Oxford today. He sold me the Bamboo Houses 12. Then onto @riverman.bsky.social in Walton St which was packed out! I selected a fine copy of Behaviour, leaving the students to fight over the PSB 12s!
#weekendsingles
Thanks @riverman.bsky.social for This Is The Day on 12 and for sourcing these tremendous Billy Bragg 45s. I love the artwork, and the songs of course!
Thanks @riverman.bsky.social for This Is The Day on 12 and for sourcing these tremendous Billy Bragg 45s. I love the artwork, and the songs of course!
December 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#weekendsingles
Thanks @riverman.bsky.social for This Is The Day on 12 and for sourcing these tremendous Billy Bragg 45s. I love the artwork, and the songs of course!
Thanks @riverman.bsky.social for This Is The Day on 12 and for sourcing these tremendous Billy Bragg 45s. I love the artwork, and the songs of course!
#adventsingles
#weekendsingles
'Crisis after crisis with such intensity
'This would never happen if we lived by the sea'
Billy Bragg: She's Got A New Spell/Must I Paint You A Picture
Bittersweet tales from the maestro!
#weekendsingles
'Crisis after crisis with such intensity
'This would never happen if we lived by the sea'
Billy Bragg: She's Got A New Spell/Must I Paint You A Picture
Bittersweet tales from the maestro!
December 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
#adventsingles
#weekendsingles
'Crisis after crisis with such intensity
'This would never happen if we lived by the sea'
Billy Bragg: She's Got A New Spell/Must I Paint You A Picture
Bittersweet tales from the maestro!
#weekendsingles
'Crisis after crisis with such intensity
'This would never happen if we lived by the sea'
Billy Bragg: She's Got A New Spell/Must I Paint You A Picture
Bittersweet tales from the maestro!
#adventsingles
#weekendsingles
Day 12: Julian Cope
The Greatness and Perfection of Love
'I can see the contours in your face'
Tune!
#weekendsingles
Day 12: Julian Cope
The Greatness and Perfection of Love
'I can see the contours in your face'
Tune!
December 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
#adventsingles
#weekendsingles
Day 12: Julian Cope
The Greatness and Perfection of Love
'I can see the contours in your face'
Tune!
#weekendsingles
Day 12: Julian Cope
The Greatness and Perfection of Love
'I can see the contours in your face'
Tune!
#adventsingles
#weekendsingles
Day 10
Faith Brothers Country of the Blind
Was lucky enough to see Billy Franks and his boys kick up a storm a few times in the mid 80s. Eventide and Easter Parade are a big bonus!
#weekendsingles
Day 10
Faith Brothers Country of the Blind
Was lucky enough to see Billy Franks and his boys kick up a storm a few times in the mid 80s. Eventide and Easter Parade are a big bonus!
December 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#adventsingles
#weekendsingles
Day 10
Faith Brothers Country of the Blind
Was lucky enough to see Billy Franks and his boys kick up a storm a few times in the mid 80s. Eventide and Easter Parade are a big bonus!
#weekendsingles
Day 10
Faith Brothers Country of the Blind
Was lucky enough to see Billy Franks and his boys kick up a storm a few times in the mid 80s. Eventide and Easter Parade are a big bonus!
#adventsingles
Day 10
Crowded House Not The Girl You Think You Are
Peaking at #20 in 1996, this 45 came out on white vinyl. Like a lot of Neil Finn's melancholy tunes it needs repeat plays. Better Be Home Soon live on the flip is more upbeat!
Day 10
Crowded House Not The Girl You Think You Are
Peaking at #20 in 1996, this 45 came out on white vinyl. Like a lot of Neil Finn's melancholy tunes it needs repeat plays. Better Be Home Soon live on the flip is more upbeat!
December 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
#adventsingles
Day 10
Crowded House Not The Girl You Think You Are
Peaking at #20 in 1996, this 45 came out on white vinyl. Like a lot of Neil Finn's melancholy tunes it needs repeat plays. Better Be Home Soon live on the flip is more upbeat!
Day 10
Crowded House Not The Girl You Think You Are
Peaking at #20 in 1996, this 45 came out on white vinyl. Like a lot of Neil Finn's melancholy tunes it needs repeat plays. Better Be Home Soon live on the flip is more upbeat!
#nowplaying
This Frank Sinatra compilation LP from 1960 combining two albums. I much prefer Violets For Your Furs to Jeepers Creepers as you can imagine. Released on the Capitol label, this is in pretty good nick for 65 years of age. Forgot I had this one!
This Frank Sinatra compilation LP from 1960 combining two albums. I much prefer Violets For Your Furs to Jeepers Creepers as you can imagine. Released on the Capitol label, this is in pretty good nick for 65 years of age. Forgot I had this one!
December 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
#nowplaying
This Frank Sinatra compilation LP from 1960 combining two albums. I much prefer Violets For Your Furs to Jeepers Creepers as you can imagine. Released on the Capitol label, this is in pretty good nick for 65 years of age. Forgot I had this one!
This Frank Sinatra compilation LP from 1960 combining two albums. I much prefer Violets For Your Furs to Jeepers Creepers as you can imagine. Released on the Capitol label, this is in pretty good nick for 65 years of age. Forgot I had this one!
December 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Day 9: #adventsingles
#weekendsingles
Being Boring The Pet Shop Boys
So hard to ignore this tune. (Getting my coat!)
#weekendsingles
Being Boring The Pet Shop Boys
So hard to ignore this tune. (Getting my coat!)
December 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Day 9: #adventsingles
#weekendsingles
Being Boring The Pet Shop Boys
So hard to ignore this tune. (Getting my coat!)
#weekendsingles
Being Boring The Pet Shop Boys
So hard to ignore this tune. (Getting my coat!)
#weekendsingles
I have to head out soon to see a singer songwriter so will sign off with a mixed bag. Thanks everyone for joining in the 45s fun - good to see some albums too. Have a good week everyone!
I have to head out soon to see a singer songwriter so will sign off with a mixed bag. Thanks everyone for joining in the 45s fun - good to see some albums too. Have a good week everyone!
December 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#weekendsingles
I have to head out soon to see a singer songwriter so will sign off with a mixed bag. Thanks everyone for joining in the 45s fun - good to see some albums too. Have a good week everyone!
I have to head out soon to see a singer songwriter so will sign off with a mixed bag. Thanks everyone for joining in the 45s fun - good to see some albums too. Have a good week everyone!
#weekendsingles
#albumalmanac
Johnny the guy who runs The Grapes and the Oranges and Lemons in Oxford let me borrow this one. This is Them after Van Morrison left apparently. It's a bootleg that came out in 2019 and plays on 45. Odd but I like it!
#albumalmanac
Johnny the guy who runs The Grapes and the Oranges and Lemons in Oxford let me borrow this one. This is Them after Van Morrison left apparently. It's a bootleg that came out in 2019 and plays on 45. Odd but I like it!
December 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
#weekendsingles
#albumalmanac
Johnny the guy who runs The Grapes and the Oranges and Lemons in Oxford let me borrow this one. This is Them after Van Morrison left apparently. It's a bootleg that came out in 2019 and plays on 45. Odd but I like it!
#albumalmanac
Johnny the guy who runs The Grapes and the Oranges and Lemons in Oxford let me borrow this one. This is Them after Van Morrison left apparently. It's a bootleg that came out in 2019 and plays on 45. Odd but I like it!
#adventsingles
#weekendsingles
#Nowplaying my way through this Housemartins Christmas box, kindly sent to me by a friend in the days of twitter. I'll Be Your Shelter and Flag Day sounding strong
#weekendsingles
#Nowplaying my way through this Housemartins Christmas box, kindly sent to me by a friend in the days of twitter. I'll Be Your Shelter and Flag Day sounding strong
December 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#adventsingles
#weekendsingles
#Nowplaying my way through this Housemartins Christmas box, kindly sent to me by a friend in the days of twitter. I'll Be Your Shelter and Flag Day sounding strong
#weekendsingles
#Nowplaying my way through this Housemartins Christmas box, kindly sent to me by a friend in the days of twitter. I'll Be Your Shelter and Flag Day sounding strong
#weekendsingles
Thanks for all the super posts so far today! Here's some more 7s and a couple of 10s. Odd remix of Lost Weekend but it's not too bad
Thanks for all the super posts so far today! Here's some more 7s and a couple of 10s. Odd remix of Lost Weekend but it's not too bad
December 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#weekendsingles
Thanks for all the super posts so far today! Here's some more 7s and a couple of 10s. Odd remix of Lost Weekend but it's not too bad
Thanks for all the super posts so far today! Here's some more 7s and a couple of 10s. Odd remix of Lost Weekend but it's not too bad
#weekendsingles
Turning to the section in my collection marked comfort zone. Can't hurt surely? Thanks @showbizwhines.bsky.social for Plan B. I definitely need one!😂
Turning to the section in my collection marked comfort zone. Can't hurt surely? Thanks @showbizwhines.bsky.social for Plan B. I definitely need one!😂
December 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
#weekendsingles
Turning to the section in my collection marked comfort zone. Can't hurt surely? Thanks @showbizwhines.bsky.social for Plan B. I definitely need one!😂
Turning to the section in my collection marked comfort zone. Can't hurt surely? Thanks @showbizwhines.bsky.social for Plan B. I definitely need one!😂
#adventsingles
Day 6
WHITE RIOT The Clash
Hoping if I play this it will shock me into posting a set for #weekendsingles. Seriously off the pace today! @jimmyviz.bsky.social
Day 6
WHITE RIOT The Clash
Hoping if I play this it will shock me into posting a set for #weekendsingles. Seriously off the pace today! @jimmyviz.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#adventsingles
Day 6
WHITE RIOT The Clash
Hoping if I play this it will shock me into posting a set for #weekendsingles. Seriously off the pace today! @jimmyviz.bsky.social
Day 6
WHITE RIOT The Clash
Hoping if I play this it will shock me into posting a set for #weekendsingles. Seriously off the pace today! @jimmyviz.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
December 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
#adventsingles
#nowplaying
Just realised Weller is not wearing his Harrington. Trying not to read too much into it!
#nowplaying
Just realised Weller is not wearing his Harrington. Trying not to read too much into it!
December 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
#adventsingles
#nowplaying
Just realised Weller is not wearing his Harrington. Trying not to read too much into it!
#nowplaying
Just realised Weller is not wearing his Harrington. Trying not to read too much into it!
December 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
#12inchtuesday
Totally forgot I had this Tears for Fears 10. And Billy Bragg's Sulk is my favourite rediscovery tonight. Catch you soon!
Totally forgot I had this Tears for Fears 10. And Billy Bragg's Sulk is my favourite rediscovery tonight. Catch you soon!
December 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
#12inchtuesday
Totally forgot I had this Tears for Fears 10. And Billy Bragg's Sulk is my favourite rediscovery tonight. Catch you soon!
Totally forgot I had this Tears for Fears 10. And Billy Bragg's Sulk is my favourite rediscovery tonight. Catch you soon!
#12inchtuesday
Girls On Film, Freedom and Digging Your Scene are first up! Dig that sax! Have a good evening everyone
Girls On Film, Freedom and Digging Your Scene are first up! Dig that sax! Have a good evening everyone
December 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#12inchtuesday
Girls On Film, Freedom and Digging Your Scene are first up! Dig that sax! Have a good evening everyone
Girls On Film, Freedom and Digging Your Scene are first up! Dig that sax! Have a good evening everyone