Andy AVAV Systems
@avavsystems.bsky.social
Audio Visual Services.
Transcription of Obsolete Formats.
Satellite, Aerial, AV Installs, serving Sussex & South East.
Format Collector. Tech Geek.
Record Hoarder & Charity Shop Frequenter.
I do not have a PodCast
Transcription of Obsolete Formats.
Satellite, Aerial, AV Installs, serving Sussex & South East.
Format Collector. Tech Geek.
Record Hoarder & Charity Shop Frequenter.
I do not have a PodCast
Oh Fanny, oh Fanny
Wherefore art thou @festivefanny.bsky.social
Wherefore art thou @festivefanny.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Oh Fanny, oh Fanny
Wherefore art thou @festivefanny.bsky.social
Wherefore art thou @festivefanny.bsky.social
Reposted by Andy AVAV Systems
29 November 1990
The Computer Channel on BSB ceased broadcasting on the Marco Polo satellite.
The channel was on air for just 154 days.
The Computer Channel on BSB ceased broadcasting on the Marco Polo satellite.
The channel was on air for just 154 days.
November 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM
29 November 1990
The Computer Channel on BSB ceased broadcasting on the Marco Polo satellite.
The channel was on air for just 154 days.
The Computer Channel on BSB ceased broadcasting on the Marco Polo satellite.
The channel was on air for just 154 days.
Reposted by Andy AVAV Systems
Tomorrow! All this and more from 11am on @allfm.bsky.social 96.9 or wew.allfm.org
The perfect soundtrack to cleaning out a rabbit hutch, descaling a kettle or sorting out your sock drawer ✌️
The perfect soundtrack to cleaning out a rabbit hutch, descaling a kettle or sorting out your sock drawer ✌️
November 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Tomorrow! All this and more from 11am on @allfm.bsky.social 96.9 or wew.allfm.org
The perfect soundtrack to cleaning out a rabbit hutch, descaling a kettle or sorting out your sock drawer ✌️
The perfect soundtrack to cleaning out a rabbit hutch, descaling a kettle or sorting out your sock drawer ✌️
Todays #RetroTech Old Tat, New Arrivals at AVAV Towers
#LaserDisc Ephemera - Pt 2 of 2
Pioneer LaserDisc UC-V-109BC
Barcode Reader
Used with Commercial & Educational Discs
Remote has basic Player functionality, compatible Discs came with Sheet of shortcuts - Direct Frame Codes for CAV, Chapters
#LaserDisc Ephemera - Pt 2 of 2
Pioneer LaserDisc UC-V-109BC
Barcode Reader
Used with Commercial & Educational Discs
Remote has basic Player functionality, compatible Discs came with Sheet of shortcuts - Direct Frame Codes for CAV, Chapters
November 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Todays #RetroTech Old Tat, New Arrivals at AVAV Towers
#LaserDisc Ephemera - Pt 2 of 2
Pioneer LaserDisc UC-V-109BC
Barcode Reader
Used with Commercial & Educational Discs
Remote has basic Player functionality, compatible Discs came with Sheet of shortcuts - Direct Frame Codes for CAV, Chapters
#LaserDisc Ephemera - Pt 2 of 2
Pioneer LaserDisc UC-V-109BC
Barcode Reader
Used with Commercial & Educational Discs
Remote has basic Player functionality, compatible Discs came with Sheet of shortcuts - Direct Frame Codes for CAV, Chapters
Todays #RetroTech Old Tat, New Arrivals at AVAV Towers
#LaserDisc Ephemera - Pt 1 of 2
Laser Video Disc & Karaoke Disc
Cleaning & Polishing Mat
OK, it’s just a mat & wipes, but I’ve never seen one before. It’s a Record Cleaning set with a different name
@laserdiscturtle.bsky.social
#LaserDisc Ephemera - Pt 1 of 2
Laser Video Disc & Karaoke Disc
Cleaning & Polishing Mat
OK, it’s just a mat & wipes, but I’ve never seen one before. It’s a Record Cleaning set with a different name
@laserdiscturtle.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Todays #RetroTech Old Tat, New Arrivals at AVAV Towers
#LaserDisc Ephemera - Pt 1 of 2
Laser Video Disc & Karaoke Disc
Cleaning & Polishing Mat
OK, it’s just a mat & wipes, but I’ve never seen one before. It’s a Record Cleaning set with a different name
@laserdiscturtle.bsky.social
#LaserDisc Ephemera - Pt 1 of 2
Laser Video Disc & Karaoke Disc
Cleaning & Polishing Mat
OK, it’s just a mat & wipes, but I’ve never seen one before. It’s a Record Cleaning set with a different name
@laserdiscturtle.bsky.social
If you were in any doubt Record Store Day Black Friday was bullshit….
I fancied The Beat at the BBC vinyl
US is about $35
UK £70 to £80 ish
I just did a search, incase a bargain was to be found
OK, it’s cock rocket ponce Jeff & it’s CD, but it’ll do thank you
I fancied The Beat at the BBC vinyl
US is about $35
UK £70 to £80 ish
I just did a search, incase a bargain was to be found
OK, it’s cock rocket ponce Jeff & it’s CD, but it’ll do thank you
November 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
If you were in any doubt Record Store Day Black Friday was bullshit….
I fancied The Beat at the BBC vinyl
US is about $35
UK £70 to £80 ish
I just did a search, incase a bargain was to be found
OK, it’s cock rocket ponce Jeff & it’s CD, but it’ll do thank you
I fancied The Beat at the BBC vinyl
US is about $35
UK £70 to £80 ish
I just did a search, incase a bargain was to be found
OK, it’s cock rocket ponce Jeff & it’s CD, but it’ll do thank you
Reposted by Andy AVAV Systems
It's not #bandcampfriday til next week, but there's never a bad day to buy some merch, especially if you want to get something in time for gift giving. Only one MLA45 Mixtape left, handful of Funky Xmas CDs - can be personally dedicated to lovers, friends, family etc
drrubberfunk.bandcamp.com/merch
drrubberfunk.bandcamp.com/merch
Merch from Dr Rubberfunk
Merch from Dr Rubberfunk
drrubberfunk.bandcamp.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It's not #bandcampfriday til next week, but there's never a bad day to buy some merch, especially if you want to get something in time for gift giving. Only one MLA45 Mixtape left, handful of Funky Xmas CDs - can be personally dedicated to lovers, friends, family etc
drrubberfunk.bandcamp.com/merch
drrubberfunk.bandcamp.com/merch
Todays #RetroTech
Hip-Pocket Records 1967-69
4” 45rpm, double sided, kinda like a thick FlexiDisc
Manufactured by Philco. Less than 50 titles were released. Sold in Woolworths & bizarrely, Ford Dealerships for 69 cents
Mercury & Atlantic released most titles. Think this is a full set
Hip-Pocket Records 1967-69
4” 45rpm, double sided, kinda like a thick FlexiDisc
Manufactured by Philco. Less than 50 titles were released. Sold in Woolworths & bizarrely, Ford Dealerships for 69 cents
Mercury & Atlantic released most titles. Think this is a full set
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Todays #RetroTech
Hip-Pocket Records 1967-69
4” 45rpm, double sided, kinda like a thick FlexiDisc
Manufactured by Philco. Less than 50 titles were released. Sold in Woolworths & bizarrely, Ford Dealerships for 69 cents
Mercury & Atlantic released most titles. Think this is a full set
Hip-Pocket Records 1967-69
4” 45rpm, double sided, kinda like a thick FlexiDisc
Manufactured by Philco. Less than 50 titles were released. Sold in Woolworths & bizarrely, Ford Dealerships for 69 cents
Mercury & Atlantic released most titles. Think this is a full set
I’m all for hanging oddities on your Christmas Tree that mean something to you, something unusual
But, £900 for a set of Elton John Glass Ornaments…..
Guess Reg needs the cash
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
@webuyrecords.bsky.social
But, £900 for a set of Elton John Glass Ornaments…..
Guess Reg needs the cash
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
@webuyrecords.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
I’m all for hanging oddities on your Christmas Tree that mean something to you, something unusual
But, £900 for a set of Elton John Glass Ornaments…..
Guess Reg needs the cash
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
@webuyrecords.bsky.social
But, £900 for a set of Elton John Glass Ornaments…..
Guess Reg needs the cash
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
@webuyrecords.bsky.social
Don’t normally look at the books in Chazzas, had a feeling in me water
Philips CD-I Production Handbook, 1991
Despite its claim, no way could you knock up a Disc. It’s a basic overview of how some Discs are structured
Chapters on FMV, Mastering, Spec, Memory Requirements, Game Structure etc
Philips CD-I Production Handbook, 1991
Despite its claim, no way could you knock up a Disc. It’s a basic overview of how some Discs are structured
Chapters on FMV, Mastering, Spec, Memory Requirements, Game Structure etc
November 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Don’t normally look at the books in Chazzas, had a feeling in me water
Philips CD-I Production Handbook, 1991
Despite its claim, no way could you knock up a Disc. It’s a basic overview of how some Discs are structured
Chapters on FMV, Mastering, Spec, Memory Requirements, Game Structure etc
Philips CD-I Production Handbook, 1991
Despite its claim, no way could you knock up a Disc. It’s a basic overview of how some Discs are structured
Chapters on FMV, Mastering, Spec, Memory Requirements, Game Structure etc
Anyone need more Taylor Variants?
Gawd bless her - Christmas Holiday Vinyl
Good luck to her, but this rinsing the fans
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
@webuyrecords.bsky.social
Gawd bless her - Christmas Holiday Vinyl
Good luck to her, but this rinsing the fans
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
@webuyrecords.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Anyone need more Taylor Variants?
Gawd bless her - Christmas Holiday Vinyl
Good luck to her, but this rinsing the fans
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
@webuyrecords.bsky.social
Gawd bless her - Christmas Holiday Vinyl
Good luck to her, but this rinsing the fans
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
@webuyrecords.bsky.social
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Ep 72. A bumper episode... we're joined by comedian James Mullinger, we have positivity in the post bag, @justplayed.bsky.social is back with new releases, quiz, news and all your favourite record collecting nonsense.
link.chtbl.com/_MA6rrYD
Support the show
ko-fi.com/webuyrecords
link.chtbl.com/_MA6rrYD
Support the show
ko-fi.com/webuyrecords
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Ep 72. A bumper episode... we're joined by comedian James Mullinger, we have positivity in the post bag, @justplayed.bsky.social is back with new releases, quiz, news and all your favourite record collecting nonsense.
link.chtbl.com/_MA6rrYD
Support the show
ko-fi.com/webuyrecords
link.chtbl.com/_MA6rrYD
Support the show
ko-fi.com/webuyrecords
Todays #RetroTech Old Tat
Philips Test CD - SBC 442 Burn In
Never seen one of these before, one of many they made
Used for various things apparently.
Burn In
Reliability
Mechanical Noise
Shock Test
Philips Test CD - SBC 442 Burn In
Never seen one of these before, one of many they made
Used for various things apparently.
Burn In
Reliability
Mechanical Noise
Shock Test
November 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Todays #RetroTech Old Tat
Philips Test CD - SBC 442 Burn In
Never seen one of these before, one of many they made
Used for various things apparently.
Burn In
Reliability
Mechanical Noise
Shock Test
Philips Test CD - SBC 442 Burn In
Never seen one of these before, one of many they made
Used for various things apparently.
Burn In
Reliability
Mechanical Noise
Shock Test
Reposted by Andy AVAV Systems
Advert Lucky Dip: Nov 1974: Telephone Service ad from Post Office Telecommunications (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)
(+International Subscriber Dialling facilities; Inland Dialed Calls; Operator Controlled Calls; International Calls; Direct Dialing; and Trunk Call)
«YOUR CHRISTMAS TELEPHONE»
(+International Subscriber Dialling facilities; Inland Dialed Calls; Operator Controlled Calls; International Calls; Direct Dialing; and Trunk Call)
«YOUR CHRISTMAS TELEPHONE»
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Advert Lucky Dip: Nov 1974: Telephone Service ad from Post Office Telecommunications (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)
(+International Subscriber Dialling facilities; Inland Dialed Calls; Operator Controlled Calls; International Calls; Direct Dialing; and Trunk Call)
«YOUR CHRISTMAS TELEPHONE»
(+International Subscriber Dialling facilities; Inland Dialed Calls; Operator Controlled Calls; International Calls; Direct Dialing; and Trunk Call)
«YOUR CHRISTMAS TELEPHONE»
And as if by magic!
On the last episode of @webuyrecords.bsky.social I talked with Tim about some Format Tat, Inc (s)Hit Clips & YaBoom Keychains
YaBoom also put the exact same tech in Singing Dolls. Oh yes, they really did
Here’s the very page from Woolies 2000 Xmas
@oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
On the last episode of @webuyrecords.bsky.social I talked with Tim about some Format Tat, Inc (s)Hit Clips & YaBoom Keychains
YaBoom also put the exact same tech in Singing Dolls. Oh yes, they really did
Here’s the very page from Woolies 2000 Xmas
@oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
And as if by magic!
On the last episode of @webuyrecords.bsky.social I talked with Tim about some Format Tat, Inc (s)Hit Clips & YaBoom Keychains
YaBoom also put the exact same tech in Singing Dolls. Oh yes, they really did
Here’s the very page from Woolies 2000 Xmas
@oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
On the last episode of @webuyrecords.bsky.social I talked with Tim about some Format Tat, Inc (s)Hit Clips & YaBoom Keychains
YaBoom also put the exact same tech in Singing Dolls. Oh yes, they really did
Here’s the very page from Woolies 2000 Xmas
@oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
Reposted by Andy AVAV Systems
Reposted by Andy AVAV Systems
Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies aged 63
Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies aged 63
Ian Brown and Tim Burgess were among those to pay tribute to Mani, whose death was announced by his brother and nephew
Gary “Mani” Mounfield, best known as a founding member and bassist of the Stone Roses, has died aged 63. The cause of death has not been shared.
His brother Greg Mounfield posted the news on Facebook: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother.” His nephew also shared the news. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies aged 63
Review of New Arrival #YetMoreTat at AVAV Towers, from USA Correspondent, Pat - Mother In Law
Tiny Vinyl, 4”, Exclusive to Target USA. $14.99 + Tax = £12.50
Actually, they are rather lovely. Pressed on proper vinyl, unlike Bandai 3”. Nice quality little Gatefold Sleeves with liners too
Pt1 of 2
Tiny Vinyl, 4”, Exclusive to Target USA. $14.99 + Tax = £12.50
Actually, they are rather lovely. Pressed on proper vinyl, unlike Bandai 3”. Nice quality little Gatefold Sleeves with liners too
Pt1 of 2
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Review of New Arrival #YetMoreTat at AVAV Towers, from USA Correspondent, Pat - Mother In Law
Tiny Vinyl, 4”, Exclusive to Target USA. $14.99 + Tax = £12.50
Actually, they are rather lovely. Pressed on proper vinyl, unlike Bandai 3”. Nice quality little Gatefold Sleeves with liners too
Pt1 of 2
Tiny Vinyl, 4”, Exclusive to Target USA. $14.99 + Tax = £12.50
Actually, they are rather lovely. Pressed on proper vinyl, unlike Bandai 3”. Nice quality little Gatefold Sleeves with liners too
Pt1 of 2
Today’s #RetroTech
Sabamobil Cartridge 1964
3” Reel to Reel Spools, 1/4” Tape, in a Cartridge
4 Track Mono, 2 Tracks per side
Red & Green, selected by switch
Run time 90 mins
Player ran on batteries. Was designed to also Dock to an In Car unit with built in AM Radio
Was all over by late 60s
Sabamobil Cartridge 1964
3” Reel to Reel Spools, 1/4” Tape, in a Cartridge
4 Track Mono, 2 Tracks per side
Red & Green, selected by switch
Run time 90 mins
Player ran on batteries. Was designed to also Dock to an In Car unit with built in AM Radio
Was all over by late 60s
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today’s #RetroTech
Sabamobil Cartridge 1964
3” Reel to Reel Spools, 1/4” Tape, in a Cartridge
4 Track Mono, 2 Tracks per side
Red & Green, selected by switch
Run time 90 mins
Player ran on batteries. Was designed to also Dock to an In Car unit with built in AM Radio
Was all over by late 60s
Sabamobil Cartridge 1964
3” Reel to Reel Spools, 1/4” Tape, in a Cartridge
4 Track Mono, 2 Tracks per side
Red & Green, selected by switch
Run time 90 mins
Player ran on batteries. Was designed to also Dock to an In Car unit with built in AM Radio
Was all over by late 60s
Reposted by Andy AVAV Systems
Already seeing lights up and inflatables in peoples yards…It’s still November!
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Already seeing lights up and inflatables in peoples yards…It’s still November!
Had to happen
Decca Classical have hopped on the Bandwagon
£57, single disc from “analogue safety Master of this early digital recording”
They’ve been listening to @webuyrecords.bsky.social Pod & Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social as “pressed at Pallas” are first words
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
Decca Classical have hopped on the Bandwagon
£57, single disc from “analogue safety Master of this early digital recording”
They’ve been listening to @webuyrecords.bsky.social Pod & Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social as “pressed at Pallas” are first words
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Had to happen
Decca Classical have hopped on the Bandwagon
£57, single disc from “analogue safety Master of this early digital recording”
They’ve been listening to @webuyrecords.bsky.social Pod & Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social as “pressed at Pallas” are first words
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
Decca Classical have hopped on the Bandwagon
£57, single disc from “analogue safety Master of this early digital recording”
They’ve been listening to @webuyrecords.bsky.social Pod & Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social as “pressed at Pallas” are first words
@vinylstupidity.bsky.social
Tis’ #TapeBoxTuesday
Something those of us of a ‘certain age’ will remember
EMI Soundhog Compact Cassette
Bright orange case, with snap shut / press to open catch. No In-Lay card, as it wouldn’t be seen thru the case
Something those of us of a ‘certain age’ will remember
EMI Soundhog Compact Cassette
Bright orange case, with snap shut / press to open catch. No In-Lay card, as it wouldn’t be seen thru the case
November 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Tis’ #TapeBoxTuesday
Something those of us of a ‘certain age’ will remember
EMI Soundhog Compact Cassette
Bright orange case, with snap shut / press to open catch. No In-Lay card, as it wouldn’t be seen thru the case
Something those of us of a ‘certain age’ will remember
EMI Soundhog Compact Cassette
Bright orange case, with snap shut / press to open catch. No In-Lay card, as it wouldn’t be seen thru the case
November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM