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
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
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
As it was the early 70s, there had to be Swingers involved too 😉
The Famous Thrupple
We all loved Jane, let’s be honest. Thou Rod & Freddie loved her more, sometimes on rotation….
The Famous Thrupple
We all loved Jane, let’s be honest. Thou Rod & Freddie loved her more, sometimes on rotation….
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
As it was the early 70s, there had to be Swingers involved too 😉
The Famous Thrupple
We all loved Jane, let’s be honest. Thou Rod & Freddie loved her more, sometimes on rotation….
The Famous Thrupple
We all loved Jane, let’s be honest. Thou Rod & Freddie loved her more, sometimes on rotation….
A signed photo?
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A signed photo?
Not sure No Parlez is weird
November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Not sure No Parlez is weird
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
I’m thinking the Video Cartridge would have been 2” & therefore an RCA TCR-100?
I got a couple of the Carts. It was a huge beast of a machine
I got a couple of the Carts. It was a huge beast of a machine
November 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I’m thinking the Video Cartridge would have been 2” & therefore an RCA TCR-100?
I got a couple of the Carts. It was a huge beast of a machine
I got a couple of the Carts. It was a huge beast of a machine
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
Now you can find the Radio version. I’ve seen AM, FM & both in one
I’ve got the FM version
I’ve got the FM version
November 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Now you can find the Radio version. I’ve seen AM, FM & both in one
I’ve got the FM version
I’ve got the FM version
Is this before starting your Evening Shift? #MassiveMoonbolt
November 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Is this before starting your Evening Shift? #MassiveMoonbolt
Sound quality is fine, think K-Tel / Ronco Crammed Groove 20 Hits Compilation
Assorted Colo(u)rs. Mostly Country Music, some Classic Pop. There’s a Black Sabbath one, can’t find that anywhere
Tim @webuyrecords.bsky.social will love em haha
Shown next to CD for scale
I like em, but I am a sad git
Assorted Colo(u)rs. Mostly Country Music, some Classic Pop. There’s a Black Sabbath one, can’t find that anywhere
Tim @webuyrecords.bsky.social will love em haha
Shown next to CD for scale
I like em, but I am a sad git
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Sound quality is fine, think K-Tel / Ronco Crammed Groove 20 Hits Compilation
Assorted Colo(u)rs. Mostly Country Music, some Classic Pop. There’s a Black Sabbath one, can’t find that anywhere
Tim @webuyrecords.bsky.social will love em haha
Shown next to CD for scale
I like em, but I am a sad git
Assorted Colo(u)rs. Mostly Country Music, some Classic Pop. There’s a Black Sabbath one, can’t find that anywhere
Tim @webuyrecords.bsky.social will love em haha
Shown next to CD for scale
I like em, but I am a sad git
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
That’s a rebadged Homer - worth a few bob as it’s the one used in Thunderbird 5
November 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
That’s a rebadged Homer - worth a few bob as it’s the one used in Thunderbird 5
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
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
Ah, @delverie.bsky.social worked with TeleText at the BBC. Taking Text off air on BBC2 briefly, in order to Produce the BBC LaserVision with TeleText. He might know something you want to know.
November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Ah, @delverie.bsky.social worked with TeleText at the BBC. Taking Text off air on BBC2 briefly, in order to Produce the BBC LaserVision with TeleText. He might know something you want to know.