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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We recently received an anonymous donation of Brazilian 78’s & LP’s. Click on over to our website to see a nice selection of the company sleeves for the 78’s. We always appreciate a nice sleeve! Link in bio.

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Stupefaction / Tim B. @stupefaction.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

2. My DIY Cramps logo skateboard that I made in 1981 or so. The clear grip tape has frosted a bit over the years, but it still looks good. The deck is currently in storage, but may end up at the Archive as well. @crampsofficialvengeancerecords @fanatichenry @arcnyc @stupefaction

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Stupefaction / Tim B. @stupefaction.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

With all of the recent hoopla surrounding the release of The Cramps’ scorching “Gravest Gravy”, I thought it time to reshare these. 1. Signed to me 8x10 publicity photo from the early Enigma days, somewhere in 1984 or 85. This photo is now in the collection at the Archive of Contemporary Music.

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Long time, no see. We have some news! Three Million Records Were Hiding in Dutchess County. Now They’re Leaving. www.hvhappenings.com/post/arc-thr...

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Rock's Backpages @rocksbackpages.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

New podcast episode: Phast Phreddie Patterson looks back at his '70s fanzine Back Door Man, his L.A. band Thee Precisions and his work for the ARChive of Contemporary Music. Plus he listens to clips from our audio interview with the Supremes' Mary Wilson. www.rocksbackpages.com/Podcast/Epis...

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

In the new episode of the Rock’s Backpages podcast, Fred Patterson, aka Phast Phreddie, speaks about his work at the ARC, plus his own magazine Back Door Man and his band Thee Precisions. Find it wherever you grab your podcasts. @rocksbackpages.bsky.social @arcnyc.bsky.social

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

HUGE BIG LARGE THANKS to all of our donors this year! We’d be a few schmoes sitting around an empty room without you. Have a look at our year-end wrap up - LINK IN BIO. Support physical music history preservation. Support the Archive of Contemporary Music - LINK IN BIO. Happy holidays one & all.

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Just in time for Election Day - this crazy t-shirt from long time friend & donor, Nina B. As always, thank you, Nina! #tinaturner #dwightdeisenhower #electionday

T-shirt with image of Dwight Eisenhower & Tina Turner on it

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

We wanted to highlight a fantastic recent donation from a Hudson Valley resident which you should know about. The photo below is the latest from donor William ‘Wilbur’ Houghtaling. Read all about it by clicking the link in the first comment below! And don’t forget to support the ARC!

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Yes, this message is from us, The Archive of Contemporary Music. "We urge everyone to watch Seven Days In May film this evening, in preparation for the meeting tomorrow of every high ranking officer in the American Armed Services.” youtu.be/HWL06waOAGw?...

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Seven Days In May (1964) Official Trailer - Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas Conspiracy Movie HD

YouTube video by Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Happy #nationalvinylday to all who celebrate! Which is really just an opportunity to share this customized copy of the Rufus Thomas all-timer, Walking The Dog. We love a good decorated record label. For more oddities, one-offs, and just good old works of art, visit the Galleries link on our website.

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Stupefaction / Tim B. @stupefaction.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Now playing at the @arcmusicny.bsky.social: Can you feel the sadness in our love? It's the only kind we're worthy of Can you feel the madness in our hearts As the key turns and the engine starts? Engine starts www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Qx...

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Your Daddy's Car (2020 remaster)

YouTube video by The Divine Comedy - Topic

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Incoming! A fabulous poster collection courtesy of our own @stupefaction.bsky.social. 90% music and 10% sports, going back over a 50 year span. 🤩 Visit our website for more details - link in bio.

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Another generous music book donation from our own archivist, @stupefaction.bsky.social. What music related books & records are gathering dust on your shelves? When you’re ready, we’ll be here!

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Visit our blog (arcmusic.org/blog/17371) and read about our fearless leader’s latest finds at his local recycling center & book sale. It’s the stuff dreams are made of…or is it? 🤔 📕

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Thanks to Paul at the Clubhouse Recording Studio in Rhinebeck NY for the studio tour & support for the Archive of Contemporary Music! We’re loving guitarist @earlslick.bsky.social’s road case! 😍

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Makin’ Irish stew with Lawrence Welk 🍀

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Lets go back in time 43 years: At the time, Archive founder Bob George, was making regular appearances on John Peel's BBC radio show. Here's a fascinating snapshot from July of 1982 giving us a "you are there" view of the post punk music scene of the time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr33...

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Bob George on John Peel, July 21, 1982

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

What will happen to YOUR record collection when you're gone? Support ARC with YOUR tax deductible donation. Visit www.every.org/arcmusic.

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RJJNY @rjjny.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I think this was the first time The Message by Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five was played on UK radio (or at least Radio 1). Bob George is still around happy to say: arcmusic.org - @arcmusicny.bsky.social www.lohud.com/story/news/l...

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The ARChive of Contemporary Music

A not-for-profit music library dedicated to collecting, preserving, and providing information about popular music from around the world.

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

We are sorry to report the death of artist, Rutherford Chang, best known in record collector circles as the “We Buy White Albums” guy. Visit @webuywhitealbums on Instagram. Read his obit at www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/a..., and visit his website here: www.rutherfordchang.com/white.html

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

It’s Bob Marley's 80th birthday! We want to show you a nice piece we have preserved - a signed original US pressing of the Catch A Fire LP. The disc is from the Jeep Holland Collection, part of 125,000 LPs donated in 1986. More info on Named Special Collections here: arcmusic.org/catalogs/spe...

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Marianne Faithfull at the age of 78. May she rest in peace. #mariannefaithfull

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Stupefaction / Tim B. @stupefaction.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Future books of the @arcmusicny.bsky.social - I hope this is as good as @scribblerrob.bsky.social says it is! 🤞It might be worth it for the cover & title alone. #drjohn

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Stupefaction / Tim B. @stupefaction.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Help Raise Funds for Those Affected by the Los Angeles Fires. Discogs’ sales revenue from Friday, January 17 will be donated directly to MusiCares. That means that every record you purchase on Friday will generate funds that will be shared with LA’s music community. www.discogs.com/about/news/c...

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Help Raise Funds for Those Affected by the Los Angeles Fires | Discogs

Our hearts go out to everyone impacted. Your safety and well-being are the main concerns of the Discogs team and the rest of the community.

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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Here’s a Spotify playlist of the NME’s Top 50 singles of 1980. So many fantastic tunes. (Joy Division photo by @kcmanc.bsky.social) ▶️🎧 open.spotify.com/playlist/66I...

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Happy new year from all of us at the Archive of Contemporary Music! It’s never too early to support us as we get ready for some major changes. More info to come, but rest assured, we’ll all be very happy. A $50 donation makes you a FRIEND of the ARC. You can contribute in seconds - link in bio. 🙏

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Become a Friend of the ARC! Here’s a garage and music shop in New Delhi, India. We found a great many wonderful recordings as we picked through piles in search of a Beatles 78rpm disc.

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Become a Friend of the ARC! Here's a photo from our first full year of operation, 1986. It's deep inside Jeep Holland's house.

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Read our year end round up! Lots of great donations this year + news about a new home for us in 2025! arcmusic.org/blog/arcs-ye...

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Stupefaction / Tim B. @stupefaction.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Liquid Liquid set list from a reunion show at Santos Party House, NYC, November 19, 2008. This has been donated to the collection at the Archive of Contemporary Music. #liquidliquid #99records @arcmusicny.bsky.social

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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Debbie Harry and Devo. Photo by Chris Stein

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BeatGhoul @beatgrrrl.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

December 4, 1966: Night Beat Freakout—Mothers of Invention, Velvet Underground, The Fugs, The Godz, The Ronettes, The Shangri La's, The Left Banke, The Vagrants, Ruth McFadden, Timothy Leary, Monti Rock III, Action House, Island Park, New York

Night Beat Freakout flyer featuring Mothers of Invention, Velvet Underground, The Fugs, The Godz, The Ronettes, The Shangri La's, The Left Banke, The Vagrants, Ruth McFadden, Timothy Leary, Monti Rock III, Action House, Island Park, New York

Night Beat Freakout—Mothers of Invention, Velvet Underground, The Fugs, The Godz, The Ronettes, The Shangri La's, The Left Banke, The Vagrants, Ruth McFadden, Timothy Leary, Monti Rock III, Action House, Island Park, New York

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

As the end of the year approaches, if you're considering making any tax deductible donations, please remember the Archive of Contemporary Music! youtu.be/pTgkUTL7nEw?...

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ARChive of Contemporary Music on CBS Mornings 3-11-24

YouTube video by Stupefaction

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Open @notclosed.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

The Archive of Contemporary Music (@arcmusicny.bsky.social) collects every version of all recordings—three million so far! arcmusic.org [3 of 12]

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Archive of Contemporary Music @arcmusicny.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Have a quick listen to ARC pal & board member, @nilerodgers.bsky.social, on why you should support us on this #givingtuesday! Join us at www.every.org/ARCmusic.

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Nile Rodgers for ARC

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