Gary Shiells
@garyshiells.bsky.social
Heathen, gamer, avid reader, old rocker, owned by two cats.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath. Although I definitely bought this 2nd hand, it appears to be the original release as it has the gatefold sleeve with an inverted cross with a poem in it.
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath. Although I definitely bought this 2nd hand, it appears to be the original release as it has the gatefold sleeve with an inverted cross with a poem in it.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Walking back to Happiness by John Cooper Clarke. It's 10" of clear vinyl, but played 33 1/3, so it's neither an album or an EP.
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Walking back to Happiness by John Cooper Clarke. It's 10" of clear vinyl, but played 33 1/3, so it's neither an album or an EP.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Get Rythym by Ry Cooder. The album isn't a favourite of mine, but the musicianship is outstanding as you would expect from him.
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Get Rythym by Ry Cooder. The album isn't a favourite of mine, but the musicianship is outstanding as you would expect from him.
Todays newish addition to whats left of the vinyl is Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. Newish, because it's the 50th anniversary release. It was an xmas pressie from my Son, John Lewis eat your heart out.
November 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Todays newish addition to whats left of the vinyl is Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. Newish, because it's the 50th anniversary release. It was an xmas pressie from my Son, John Lewis eat your heart out.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is 'Banana Moon' by Daevid Allen.
Although the cover is the same as the original French release, this is the 1979 re-release on Charly records. So this copy is only 46yrs old!
Although the cover is the same as the original French release, this is the 1979 re-release on Charly records. So this copy is only 46yrs old!
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is 'Banana Moon' by Daevid Allen.
Although the cover is the same as the original French release, this is the 1979 re-release on Charly records. So this copy is only 46yrs old!
Although the cover is the same as the original French release, this is the 1979 re-release on Charly records. So this copy is only 46yrs old!
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Rock 'N' Roll by Motörhead. It was the first full album they recorded with two guitarists.
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Rock 'N' Roll by Motörhead. It was the first full album they recorded with two guitarists.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Deep Purple in Rock, you can take a wild guess at the artists name.
The price sticker indicates that I bought this second hand, but it is the gatefold sleeve version.
The price sticker indicates that I bought this second hand, but it is the gatefold sleeve version.
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Deep Purple in Rock, you can take a wild guess at the artists name.
The price sticker indicates that I bought this second hand, but it is the gatefold sleeve version.
The price sticker indicates that I bought this second hand, but it is the gatefold sleeve version.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Replicas by Tubeway Army. It's a bit of a change from my usual, but maybe not so much, you decide.
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Replicas by Tubeway Army. It's a bit of a change from my usual, but maybe not so much, you decide.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is In Search of Space by Hawkwind. It starts with nearly 17 minutes of You Shouldn't do that, which for me is peak Hawkwind.
Full fold out sleeve and booklet are still, mostly, intact.
Full fold out sleeve and booklet are still, mostly, intact.
November 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is In Search of Space by Hawkwind. It starts with nearly 17 minutes of You Shouldn't do that, which for me is peak Hawkwind.
Full fold out sleeve and booklet are still, mostly, intact.
Full fold out sleeve and booklet are still, mostly, intact.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Unleashed in the East by Judas Priest. A very good, if not totally live album.
October 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Unleashed in the East by Judas Priest. A very good, if not totally live album.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Perfect Strangers by Deep Purple. Not a lot to say about this album really, except that it still sounds good.
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Perfect Strangers by Deep Purple. Not a lot to say about this album really, except that it still sounds good.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is If you want Blood by AC/DC. It's a quiet album by a band dedicated to increasing the number of blood donors.
It includes Riff Raff, which in my opinion is one of the greatest rock tracks ever.
It includes Riff Raff, which in my opinion is one of the greatest rock tracks ever.
October 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is If you want Blood by AC/DC. It's a quiet album by a band dedicated to increasing the number of blood donors.
It includes Riff Raff, which in my opinion is one of the greatest rock tracks ever.
It includes Riff Raff, which in my opinion is one of the greatest rock tracks ever.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Night Air by The Lloyd Langton Group. An underrated musician in my opinion.
Bella seems to approve.
Bella seems to approve.
October 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Night Air by The Lloyd Langton Group. An underrated musician in my opinion.
Bella seems to approve.
Bella seems to approve.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is David Gilmour's first solo album. It is supplying much needed chill after a short work week that definitely didn't feel short.
Enjoy your weekend folks.
Enjoy your weekend folks.
October 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is David Gilmour's first solo album. It is supplying much needed chill after a short work week that definitely didn't feel short.
Enjoy your weekend folks.
Enjoy your weekend folks.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is a bit of a mystery to be honest. Although there is a promo photo signed by all of the band in the sleeve, I have no memory of buying it.
October 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is a bit of a mystery to be honest. Although there is a promo photo signed by all of the band in the sleeve, I have no memory of buying it.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Twelve Dreams of Dr Sardonicus by Spirit. Apart from a great title, this album has been a constant for me since I bought it. And a curse on record shops that put price stickers directly onto the record sleeves.
October 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Twelve Dreams of Dr Sardonicus by Spirit. Apart from a great title, this album has been a constant for me since I bought it. And a curse on record shops that put price stickers directly onto the record sleeves.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is, Ummagumma by Pink Floyd. I'm playing the live album, but not the studio one as I'm not a fan of it.
October 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is, Ummagumma by Pink Floyd. I'm playing the live album, but not the studio one as I'm not a fan of it.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Times Running Out by Mournblade.
I know that I saw them several times in and around West London in the early '80s, but my memory is hazy beyond that. Not sure why.....
I know that I saw them several times in and around West London in the early '80s, but my memory is hazy beyond that. Not sure why.....
October 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Times Running Out by Mournblade.
I know that I saw them several times in and around West London in the early '80s, but my memory is hazy beyond that. Not sure why.....
I know that I saw them several times in and around West London in the early '80s, but my memory is hazy beyond that. Not sure why.....
This is my seat, and so is that one.
October 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This is my seat, and so is that one.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Test Tube Conceived by Robert Calvert. It was the last album he released before his untimely death in 1988.
October 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Test Tube Conceived by Robert Calvert. It was the last album he released before his untimely death in 1988.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Black Sabbath Vol 4. It's definitely not to be played at volume 4.
October 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Black Sabbath Vol 4. It's definitely not to be played at volume 4.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is an album I bought after seeing the band on The Old Grey Whistle Test a long time ago.
It's still great.
It's still great.
October 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is an album I bought after seeing the band on The Old Grey Whistle Test a long time ago.
It's still great.
It's still great.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is the album that gave The Eurythmics global status, Sweet Dreams (are made of this).
October 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is the album that gave The Eurythmics global status, Sweet Dreams (are made of this).