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Sham 69's first four @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Sham 69 – The Albums 1978 – 1980

Sham 69 – The Albums 1978 – 1980 Captain Oi!/Cherry Red Records 4CD/DL Released 20 February 2026 The four LPs cut by Sham 69 for Polydor Records during their original run, with the bonu…

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February 12, 2026 at 8:53 AM

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Without doubt one of the best UK bands out there
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Abrazos – Redux

Abrazos – Redux CD/DL Out now New 12 track release that features songs from the first two Abrazos sessions from 2017 and 2018, recorded when the band were a two-piece studio project. Newest b…

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February 5, 2026 at 12:04 PM

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The strange story of Freddie And The Dreamers @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Freddie And The Dreamers – You Were Made For Me The Complete Recordings 1963 – 1970

Freddie And The Dreamers – You Were Made For Me The Complete Recordings 1963 – 1970 Strawberry Records 5CD/DL Released 30 January 2026 The full story from 1963 to 1970 on Manchester Bea…

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January 30, 2026 at 12:06 PM

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How the US went from Surf to Garage @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Various – Steppin’ Out The Roots Of Garage Rock 1963 – 1965

Various – Steppin’ Out The Roots Of Garage Rock 1963 – 1965 Strawberry Records 3CD/DL Out now A new collection which looks at how Garage developed in the US during the early 1960s…

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January 28, 2026 at 11:23 AM

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Start your weekend in chilled fashion with Joe White's melodica on the miscredited but very good Ja-Gan LP @cherryredrecords.bsky.social
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Leslie Butler – Ja-Gan

Leslie Butler – Ja-Gan Doctor Bird Records CD/DL Released 23 January 2026 Reissue of the Ja-Gan album overseen by Harry J. Johnson, erroneously credited to Leslie Butler, but really the work …

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January 24, 2026 at 9:37 AM

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For me all The Members' best work is here @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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The Members – At A Chelsea Nightclub/1980 – The Choice Is Yours

The Members – At A Chelsea Nightclub/1980 – The Choice Is Yours Captain Oi! Records 2CD/DL Released 23 January 2026 New 2CD set which rounds up of the first two albums by The Members, p…

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January 22, 2026 at 10:57 AM

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1979 and the development of Synth Pop... @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Various – Muzik Music Musique 1979 The Roots Of Synth Pop

Various – Muzik Music Musique 1979 The Roots Of Synth Pop Cherry Red Records 3CD/DL Released 23 January 2026 A new addition to the Muzik Music Musique series, zeroing in on the year in questi…

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January 20, 2026 at 11:45 AM

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The singular adventures of The Boys @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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The Boys – The Singles Collection

The Boys – The Singles Collection Captain Oi Records 2CD/DL Released 23 January 2026 Compilation of 45 sides by Punk Pop pioneers The Boys, starting off with their debut I Don’t Care an…

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January 18, 2026 at 9:28 AM

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The first great delve into the past of 2026? Could be @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Various Artists – So High I’ve Been – A European Rock Anthology 1967 – 1973

Various Artists – So High I’ve Been – A European Rock Anthology 1967 – 1973 Grapefruit Records 3CD/DL Released 16 January 2026 A new collection that scours Europe bar the UK…

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January 15, 2026 at 11:05 AM

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Lee Perry's adventures in sound during 1972... @cherryredrecords.bsky.social
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Lee Scratch Perry – Black Man’s Time

Lee Scratch Perry – Black Man’s Time Doctor Bird Records 2CD/DL Out now Subtitled The Jamaican Upsetter Singles 1972 – Chapter 1, this new collection features appearances from man…

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January 12, 2026 at 1:31 PM

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The new bobtodd EP reviewed here #electropunk

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bobtodd – Dance Chapter 1

bobtodd – Dance Chapter 1 Maldon Records DL Out now Self Boosting Promotions proudly present the first bobtodd EP/mini album, six tracks that run the gamut of Doddery Dubstep, Synth Bluebeat,…

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December 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM

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The 80s Pop sounds of King @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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King – Soul On My Boots The Collection

King – Soul On My Boots The Collection Cherry Pop Records 5CD/DL Out now Compilation bringing together the two albums 80s Pop band King recorded, a live set, a disc of demos and rare tracks p…

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December 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM

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Bandcamp Friday, some snap up the latest bobtodd recording - in a year or so you will look trendy beyond belief by doing so!

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Dance Chapter 1, by bobtodd

6 track album

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December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM

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Acid House throwback! @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Various Artists – Burn It Up 1986 – 1991 The Rise Of British Dance Music

Various Artists – Burn It Up 1986 – 1991 The Rise Of British Dance Music Cherry Red Records 4CD/DL Out now New 4CD collection that charts the progress of UK Dance from the middle of the…

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December 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM

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First review for bobtodd's Dance Chapter 1 EP is in, thanks to Joyzine and @ioanhumphreys.bsky.social
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EP/MINI ALBUM REVIEW: BOBTODDDANCE – CHAPTER I - Joyzine

For all the young uns at the back, Bob Todd was the name of an actor mainly active in the 70s and 80s, who was most famous for playing a ‘straight man’ and one of the comedy stooges to the late great ...

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December 2, 2025 at 7:26 AM

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Released today, bobtodd's Dance Chapter 1 EP/Mini LP - six track of Electro beats, Doddery Dubstep, Synth Reggae and Motorik madness! Have a listen here bobtodd.bandcamp.com/album/dance-...

Dance Chapter 1, by bobtodd

6 track album

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November 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM

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I'm never going to hide that I will always be a huge fan of Tina Turner - this record isn't her at her absolute best, but certainly is fun and interesting too @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Tina Turner – Good Hearted Woman

Tina Turner – Good Hearted Woman Cherry Red Records CD/LP Out now A fresh issue of Tina Turner’s debut album from 1974, a Country-tinged effort that was only released five years after i…

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November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM

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One Eyed Wayne's newie is well worth the wait...

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One Eyed Wayne – Just Be Nice While You’re Here

One Eyed Wayne – Just Be Nice While You’re Here Made Up Records CD/DL Released 24 November 2025 Four piece band One Eye Wayne return with their third album, 11 brand new recordings that…

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November 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM

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George Martin before The Beatles... @cherryredrecords.bsky.social
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George Martin – The Velvet Revolution

George Martin – The Velvet Revolution él/Cherry Red Records 3CD/DL Released 21 November 2025 Subtitled “Sound Productions and Impressionist Influences”, this new collection includ…

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November 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM

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£3 for a quality 12 inch single as well - come on folks roll up

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bobtodd's Dance Download, by bobtodd

2 track album

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November 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM

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Right folks, the new bobtodd EP/Mini LP Dance Chapter Vol 1 will be available for download on 28th November 2025 - If any of you great music writers out there would like to review it, message me. Any support will be very gratefully received, even if you are just telling me where I went wrong!

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