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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · 13d

Saw this in a charity shop today - another MGM work of art

Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · 13d

RIP Danny Thompson (1939-2025). He leaves behind an astonishing discography of wonderful vinyl. Here’s a favourite among many, many favourites that we will be spinning today

Pentangle’s 1968 double album, Sweet Child

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Grant McPhee @grantmcphee.bsky.social · 27d

Caledonia Streaming: A History of Scotland's Moving Image 1967–2027
This book has been brewing for the past two years and already off to a great start - interviews with Trainspotting producer Andrew Macdonald, Outlander producer David Brown, and cinematographer Mick Coulter #scottishfilm #outlander

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · 27d

Hey @scotspostpunk.bsky.social - did you ever see our article on Scottish indie 45s?

@grantmcphee.bsky.social and Douglas MacIntyre select seven vital 7s

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Scottish indie 45s - Groovy Times

The seven greatest 45s from Scotland's fabled post-punk, indie scene as nominated by the authors of Hungry Beat, a highly-regarded book on that very subject

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · 29d

Stumbled across a Jamaican press of Gregory Isaacs’ debut in a charity shop (£4) - worth it for the Ford Capri on the cover alone

They are still out there

#vinyl #vinylcollection #charityshopvinyl

Gregory Isaacs - In Person, 1974 (Hit 004 Stereo)

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Sep 8

Groovy Times is an online magazine about the holiest of all artefacts - VINYL RECORDS

From records shops to reissue labels, from collectables to compilations - Groovy Times is a celebration of vinyl culture

Follow us for vinyl chat or pop to www.groovy-times.com for the mag

#vinyl #vinylrecords

Groovy Times is an online magazine about vinyl

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Sep 5

The HARVEST record label’s back catalogue is awash with costly collectable #vinyl

Groovy Times digs through and pulls out the rare, rarer and rarest

groovy-times.com/harvest/

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Harvest - Groovy Times

Harvest made light of its affiliations with straight-laced, big boys EMI to become one of the most loved of the corporate progressive offshoots. A quick inspection of the label’s costliest collectable...

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Sep 5

The HARVEST record label’s back catalogue is awash with costly collectable #vinyl

Groovy Times digs through and pulls out the rare, rarer and rarest

groovy-times.com/harvest/

You may need to start saving

Harvest - Groovy Times

Harvest made light of its affiliations with straight-laced, big boys EMI to become one of the most loved of the corporate progressive offshoots. A quick inspection of the label’s costliest collectable...

groovy-times.com

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Aug 29

Proof that they are still out there in the wild

Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Aug 28

A mate just found a copy of this prog folk holy grail in a charity shop for a £1 (signed as well). Pretty good work - as there’s currently one on eBay with a bid of £810 on it!

I suppose I could pretend not to be jealous

#vinyl

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Aug 19

This is different. A turntable that uses an optical sensor rather than a stylus - and plays your vinyl vertically, you can even mount it on your wall (if you trust your DIY skills that is)

It’s called the Miniot Wheel 3. We’re intrigued

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Aug 15

Has to be one of the cooler Scottish Championship third kit / Skids debut album collaborations out there this season. Good work from Dunfermline Athletic

#vinyl

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Aug 11

For every Human League and OMD there’s a bargain bin counterpart

Groovy Times talks to vinyl curator Philip King about Junkshop Synth Pop, his new compilation, and the 45s the charts forgot

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Philip King - Groovy Times

An expertly curated compilation celebrates the beautiful failure of the synth pop artists that chart fame eluded. The wannabe hitmakers who remained working in a cocktail bar Before the availability o...

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Aug 11

For every Human League and OMD there’s a bargain bin counterpart

Groovy Times talks to vinyl curator Philip King about Junkshop Synth Pop, his new compilation, and the 45s the charts forgot

Junkshopper.bsky.social
Nightschoolrecords.bsky.social
Zoezopf.bsky.social

groovy-times.com/philip-king

Philip King - Groovy Times

An expertly curated compilation celebrates the beautiful failure of the synth pop artists that chart fame eluded. The wannabe hitmakers who remained working in a cocktail bar Before the availability o...

groovy-times.com

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Jul 25

There’s a pleasing circularity about owning the actual vinyl that turned you onto the music in the first place

What are you bidding on?

bid.omegaauctions.co.uk/auction/deta...

The John Peel Collection

Auction Details at Omega Auctions

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Jul 19

Issue 3 of Groovy Times opens with an interview author David Keenan

He talks first gigs, record reviewing and Volcanic Tongue (record shop, book & compilation)

@reversediorama.bsky.social
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@disciples.bsky.social
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David Keenan - Groovy Times

The acclaimed novelist, journalist and former record shop owner tells us how his love of outsider music has shaped his work As he recalls in his spectacular collection of music writing, Volcanic Tongu...

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Richard James Foster @richardjamesfoster.bsky.social · Jul 21

This is great! I remember visiting Volcanic Tongue with my wife once: back in 20something or other, then went to Duke’s Bar & Sparklehorse, ended up in Mother India before getting a Joe baxi back into the centre - the most West Glasgow day out ever. Magic! The compilation for David’s book is a must.

Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Jul 19

Issue 3 of Groovy Times opens with an interview author David Keenan

He talks first gigs, record reviewing and Volcanic Tongue (record shop, book & compilation)

@reversediorama.bsky.social
@whiterabbitbks.bsky.social
@disciples.bsky.social
@unsunghunger.bsky.social

groovy-times.com/david-keenan/

David Keenan - Groovy Times

The acclaimed novelist, journalist and former record shop owner tells us how his love of outsider music has shaped his work As he recalls in his spectacular collection of music writing, Volcanic Tongu...

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Jul 19

Issue 3 of Groovy Times opens with an interview author David Keenan

He talks first gigs, record reviewing and Volcanic Tongue (record shop, book & compilation)

@reversediorama.bsky.social
@whiterabbitbks.bsky.social
@disciples.bsky.social
@unsunghunger.bsky.social

groovy-times.com/david-keenan/

David Keenan - Groovy Times

The acclaimed novelist, journalist and former record shop owner tells us how his love of outsider music has shaped his work As he recalls in his spectacular collection of music writing, Volcanic Tongu...

groovy-times.com

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Mar 3

Island Record’s vinyl back catalogue is full to bursting with unimpeachable gems - but what are the label’s costliest collectables?

Click the link
groovy-times.com/island-records

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Island Records - Groovy Times

From early ska and rocksteady through to prog rock and psych via acid folk and blues, Island Records’ vinyl back catalogue is full to bursting with unimpeachable gems. But what are the label’s costlie...

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Jun 27

Seen this ad? A denim jacket that proudly displays the album of your choice. It’s got to be the ideal way of showing the world that you own a Nick Drake first press… hasn’t it?

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Jun 28

Stickers on record boxes? Now you’re talking

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Jun 27

I wasn’t being entirely serious with that suggestion!

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Jun 27

Seen this ad? A denim jacket that proudly displays the album of your choice. It’s got to be the ideal way of showing the world that you own a Nick Drake first press… hasn’t it?

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Jun 24

Rest in peace, Mick Ralphs

Groovy Times has a massive soft spot for this on vinyl

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Groovy Times @groovy-times.bsky.social · Jun 23

An interesting recent charity shop find - £3 (they still exist! Though barely)

The Fence - Harold McNair (B & C Records, 1970). Sleeve was issued with a pink pouch with a balloon inside. These are long gone but still a cool album

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