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John Logsdon
@johnlogsdon.bsky.social
I study sex, evolution & genes. Frequently all three. I also love music, food & dogs. Other interests include bikes (pedals & motors), books & travel. I’m paleo-adjacent.

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I won’t be spinning these until after #5debutalbuns7074 is done. But here are the 21 records from 2025 in #johnsvinyl that I will consider. Posted for the benefit of Tammy @mcsparkleface.bsky.social who asked for some ideas. Last three were all from Steel City Vegan @indashadoz.bsky.social Thanks!
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 AM
An especially good Beatles record. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
December 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Can’t wait to listen in a few hours!
Here it is! We count down from 98 to 101.
We did it! A wonderful message from the legendary Nena. We pay tribute to Jimmy Cliff, discuss two v different Xmas tunes by Jona Lewie & Weird Al Yankovic before finalising our list with 99 Luftballons/Red Balloons!
open.spotify.com/episode/1uk0...
This is What We've Waited For
open.spotify.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Julie and I are loving it so far!
I’ve not seen this since it was first broadcast in ‘95. It really is exceptional. Stunning in 4K.
December 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Bookshelves painted. Initial loading has commenced. Need to adjust some shelves.
November 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Spinning the first slab from the new #Fela boxset #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
November 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
New #Fela boxset arrived yesterday! Front snd rear of box, with Ludo insert #johnsvinyl
November 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Another of yesterday’s #RSD haul. This was on my want list as soon as I saw the list of releases. RIP Tom Petty #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
November 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Glad to spin this for #5debutalbums7074. RIP Betty Davis, sometimes considered to be the “Queen of Funk”. I’ve been adding her records to #johnsvinyl and this one is her best I think. #nowplaying
November 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Continuing #5debutalbums7074 with the 1st #krautrock entry from #johnsvinyl. Cluster 71 comes from a box set, so it’s a different outer sleeve. It’s hard to believe this was made in 1971. #nowplaying
November 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Next up for #5debutalbums7074 is this classic from David Crosby RIP. I’ve only spin it a few times—enough to understand its cult status these days. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
November 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Next up for #5debutalbums7074. Another I have never spun from #johnsvinyl. Was really grungy when I picked it up a few years ago. I gave it a spin clean then but wasn’t keen to spin it. After a #humminguru deep clean it’s pretty good. Lots of crackles, but the music shines thru. #nowplaying
November 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Next up for #5debutalbums7074. I jumped on the bandwagon when this reissue came out this summer. And I’m glad I did. This is a pretty great record. Why it didn’t hit at the time is a mystery. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
November 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If you’re paying close attention to my feed you may have noticed three different turntables over the past few days. My workhorse Denon auto, fitted with a new stylus/cartridge last February already needs a new one! I calculated ~1000 hours of play, the max for that (box shown w/ previous cart). 1/x
November 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Continuing #5debutalbums7074 with another from #johnsvinyl that I have never spun until today. Pretty good. #nowplaying
November 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Back to #5debutalbums7074 with this ‘73 release. It’s the Swedish version that I picked up while visiting Sweden and Denmark two years ago. I also have the fully English version (this one is mostly in English). #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Next up from today’s #RSD haul. Live recording of #Ramones at CBGB in 1977. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
November 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Another small haul from one of my local Des Moines stores, Rogue Planet Music. They always have things not on my want list, but ones I “need” in #johnsvinyl
November 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
First up from my #RSD haul this morning. I love this record. Played the hell outta my CD ever since it came out (30 years ago!). Thrilled to finally have it in #johnsvinyl
November 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Nice haul today for #RecordStoreDay. I got almost everything on my list (not Prince, as it was $120) plus four impulse purchases. #johnsvinyl
November 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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It’s Record Store Day, Black Friday! I arrived at Vinyl Cup in Des Moines at 5am. Waited outside (18*F) for an hour before the proprietor, Luke, arrived and let us inside to wait until 8 am. I’m #7 in line, so will likely get everything on my list to add to #johnsvinyl. #RSD #RSDBF
November 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Reposted by John Logsdon
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November 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I’m in charge of the music, even when I’m visiting my folks. They have a decent CD collection. And we don’t do Xmas tunes until after Thanksgiving. Here are the first selections for the CD spinner. #nowplaying
November 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM