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Peter Stoneman

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Posts about music, films and telly. Also, books about music, films and telly. Writer. Collaborator. Ghost. Researcher. Fact checker. Manuscript fixer-upper. Former record company nobody. Beatlebum. Posting a 45 a day, every single day peterstoneman.com

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Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 5h

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Cocteau Twins - Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops
I first became aware of the Cocteau Twins via the NME 1984 poll-winners 7" EP, which I played to death. Found this last year at a car boot sale.
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12" EP in picture sleeve - Cocteau Twins - The Spangle Maker/Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 14h

The new Partridge series is one of the best. He gets better as he gets older.

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 1d

291/365
The Beatles - Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band / With A Little Help From My Friends
Bloody good little band. 1978 release. A Day in the Life is tucked away on the B-side. The B-SIDE!
Car boot sale 45.
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7" 45 in picture sleeve - The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band / With A Little Help From My Friends/A Day in the Life

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 1d

Stop what you're doing and watch this 1987 Style Council Japanese TV ad for Maxell tapes. Incredible jacket work.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S-t...

The Style Council Maxell Advert 1987

YouTube video by The Style Council Archive

www.youtube.com

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Mollie Goodfellow @hansmollman.bsky.social · 1d

So when is the by-election for the new Duke of York? Could a woman run? Perhaps we could have a Dukess???

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Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 1d

I'm getting "best in small chunks" carved into my headstone.

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Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 2d

Oh that's cool. Groovy, even (!) They had a couple of other sunshine pop LPs, but not in such nice condition.

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 2d

Cheeky school run charity shop pick up.

Vinyl LP - The Secret Life of Harpers Bizarre

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Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 2d

The Missing Links - The Missing Links (2000 reissue) Corduroy Records LP
Some Australian garage rock. Original copies go for crazy money, but this is far more affordable. Also, it is awesome.
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Vinyl LP on turntable - The Missing Links

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 2d

For what it's worth, I like the slightly pearl-clutchy levels of moderation on here.

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 2d

As I suspected, the filters did not like this sleeve.

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 2d

290/365
Peace Orchestra - Shining
AKA Peter Kruder from Kruder & Dorfmeister. A double 12" too. The Peace Orchestra album from 1999 is essential.
Mail Order 45
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12" 45 in picture sleeve - Peace Orchestra - Shining

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 3d

289/365
Bobby Scarlet - White Pearl
Mentioned before, but Bobby Scarlet were the big band on the local C86 scene. I say 'scene', but it was maybe 30 people. Released on the - none-more-jangly-sounding - La-Di-Da Records.
Our Price, Crawley
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12" 45 in picture sleeve - Bobby Scarlet - White Pearl

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 4d

288/365
M|A|R|R|S - Pump Up the Volume
It seems ridiculous that this record is 38 years old. Incredible.
Charity shop 45.
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12" 45 in picture sleeve - M|A|R|R|S - Pump Up the Volume

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Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 4d

In which case, I have loved Blur for 35 years.

WHAT A FUCKING RECORD @whatafuckingrecord.bsky.social · 4d

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 4d

Tommy is a brilliant human.

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 4d

One episode in and The Chair Company is my new bag.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0lD...

The Chair Company | Official Trailer | HBO Max

YouTube video by HBO Max

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Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 5d

You could do a lot worse. I know I have. Many times.

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 5d

Available right here ⬇️
www.acerecords.co.uk/super-breaks

Super Breaks

by Various Artists (Super Breaks) on BGP

www.acerecords.co.uk

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 5d

Super Breaks - Essential Funk, Soul And Jazz Samples And Break Beats (1999) BGP LP
A comp so good, it's still in print some 26 years later. This is my OG copy from back in the day. I would save this if the house was on fire.
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Vinyl LP on turntable - Various – Super Breaks. Essential Funk, Soul And Jazz Samples And Break Beats

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Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 5d

This could have been released yesterday. A wonderful record.

WHAT A FUCKING RECORD @whatafuckingrecord.bsky.social · 5d

Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 5d

I mean, come on.
youtu.be/gqUck-yEzJ8

The Wedding Present - Peel Session 1986

YouTube video by Vibracobra23

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Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 5d

287/365
The Wedding Present - Peel Sessions EP
I regret not buying more of these EPs as a teen, but I had to balance a social life with buying records. I love this one. Three classics and a surprising - to me - cover version. 100% my favourite Weddoes era.
Our Price, Horsham
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12" EP in picture sleeve - The Wedding Present - The Peel Sessions

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Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 6d

I mean, come on.
youtu.be/0C9Vuk9K0HM

Coldcut - Autumn Leaves (Irresistible Force Chill Mix)

YouTube video by migoa75

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Peter Stoneman @peterstoneman.bsky.social · 6d

286/365
Coldcut - Autumn Leaves
It's that time of year, I guess. The A-side is all well and good, but it's the flip - The Irresistible Force Full Chill Mix -that everyone talks about. In terms of human achievement, it's up there with the moon landings.
Beanos, Croydon.
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12" 45 in plain card sleeve - Coldcut - Autumn Leaves (The Irresistible Force Full Chill Mix)

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