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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Just dropped through my door.. Mash Down Birmingham - The Early Recordings Of Musical Youth.

Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Have purchased a few reissues lately from them. This is another recent purchase. Got this one a week earlier than expected. Was due 18th Sept but got it on the 12th.

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Dropped through my door today. Nice surprise as I wasn't expecting it until 2nd October.

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Thought you might be interested in this Colin. 4 vinyl box set of Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' with Nicol Williamson narrating. The artwork on the cover is by J.R.R.Tolkien. Not as epic as Baynes' cover art though.

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

#ShareAnAlbumCover #MusicChallenge Day 21 : That Is Blue A Blues For Buddha - The Silencers (1988) Answer Me youtu.be/7wLttC4PnwY?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Been playing records all day. While doing so, I came across this one in my collection. Only now noticed it was a Factory copy & has a printed sheet listing record details. I.e. matrix numbers, track running order with writers & stamp dated. Don't know if it's worth much more now though. Any idea ?

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

#ShareAnAlbumCover Day 12 : With Water On It Holding Back The River - Wet Wet Wet (1989) Hold Back The River youtu.be/iywLT4MqUE0?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

If You See This,Post A Pic From Your Device With No Explanation.

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

#Last4Albums Sade - Diamond Life Bruce Springsteen - The River Simple Minds - Sons & Fascination Roxy Music - Flesh & Blood

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

#5debutalbums7579 Not going to make my 5, but a great 'Roots' album none the less,with the added bonus of being Produced by 'Niney The Observer'. Best tracks imo 'Walls Of Jericho', 'Zion Chant' & 'Rasta Man Camp'. Mr.McGregor - Freddie McGregor (1979)

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

#5debutalbums7579 Some lesser known albums in the reggae genre not seen mentioned. Mellow Mood - Judy Mowatt (1975) Seven Seals - Matumbi (1978) Love Affair - Marie Pierre (1979) Come Zion Side - King Sounds (1979) If you like 'Lovers Rock' then 'Love Affair' is for you (great album).

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

#5debutalbums7579 A great hidden gem from reggae vocal Trio 'Mystic Eyes'. Lynval Thompson produced album with 'The Revolutionaries' as backing band. Best tracks imo 'Must Eat Bread', 'Life Is Not Okay' & 'I Hold The Candle' Mysterious - Mystic Eyes (1979)

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Which one of these Freddie McGregor albums released in '79 is his actual debut album ? I'm thinking the 'Niney The Observer' produced 'Mr McGregor', although 'Bobby Babylon' was his Studio One debut release produced by 'Coxsone Dodds' Both solid albums, although if I had to pick a fav it would be BB

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

This One...and here is the Title Track... California Dreaming - Winston Francis youtu.be/sD_PP4gF3VI?...

California Dreaming by Winston Francis on Bamboo Label (Red Labels) released in 1970.

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

#5DebutAlbums8589 Another contender for my 5 is an album recorded in 1978 but released 10 years later in 1988. Produced by Glen Brown & mixed by King Tubby... Lambs Bread - sylford Walker (1988) youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Lambs Bread - Sylford Walker (1988)
Produced by Glen Brown & mixed by King Tubby.

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

#5DebutAlbums8589 Probably the only one who's going to pick this Debut Album, but it's a definite for my 5. Where in my 5, I haven't decided yet. Plenty of contenders for Top spot, this one included. Daniel In The Lions Den - Alpha & Omega (1989) youtu.be/dtycL4g7g18?...

Daniel In The Lions Den - Alpha & Omega (1989)

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

#5DebutAlbums8589 Just putting these 4 out there. Deacon Blue - Raintown (1987) The Silencers - A Letter From St.Paul (1987) Danny Wilson Meet Danny Wilson (1987) De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising (1989)

The Silencers - A Letter To St.Paul (1987)

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

#last4albums Jah Warriors - Poor Man's Story Freddie McGregor - Bobby Bobylon Joe Higgs - Life Of Contradiction Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

#5DebutAlbums7074 My First hearing of Joan Armatrading came from this album. A collaboration with singer/Songwriter Pam Nestor (who doesn't appear on the album). Great tracks among others : My Family, City Girl, It Could Have Been Better & Alice. Whatever's For Us - Joan Armatrading (1972)

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

#5DebutAlbums7074 3 in the mix from 1972 & a nice mix it is to.

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

#5DebutAlbums1014 ##MusicChallenge One a certainty for my Top5. Ellie Goulding - Lights (2010) The Lumineers - S/T (2012) Savages - Silence Yourself (2013)

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

#5DebutAlbums1014 #MusicChallenge 4 Debut Ladies.. Emeli Sande - Our Version Of Events (2012) Lucy Spraggan - Join The Club (2013) Foxes - Glorious (2014) Nina Nesbitt - Peroxide (2014)

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

#5DebutAlbums1014 #MusicChallenge Another 2 contenders for my Top5 Misty Miller - S/T (2011) Lucy Rose - Like I Used To (2012)

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

#5DebutAlbums1014 #MusicChallenge Think it's fair to say this one will be in my Top 5, not sure where yet. Heaven - Rebecca Ferguson (2011) Run Free youtu.be/5CZmv-YEBm8?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

#DavidsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 13 : Song From Last Album Bought Midnight Butterflies - Sea Girls youtu.be/8QUwoicWT_M?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

#5DebutAlbums8084 A nice little gem from 1980. Still waiting to get my hands on a decent copy at a decent price.

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

#5DebutAlbums8084 Nearly forgot about this debut album from 1983

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

#5DebutAlbums8084 Nice selection of reggae debuts. 3 from 1980 & 1 from 1981

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

#ArtistFaveLP (1) #MusicChallenge A thankless task of ranking tracks from a classic album. Life made easier by having only 10 tracks on it. U Roy / Dread In A Babylon (1975) #10 Dreadlocks Dread (Track #4) youtu.be/ffTID0W1Z7I?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

#DebutDazzlers #MusicChallenge Day 10 Psychocandy - The Jesus And Mary Chain Just Like Honey : youtu.be/7EgB__YratE?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

#DebutDazzlers #MusicChallenge Day 9 A Walk Across The Rooftops - The Blue Nile Tinseltown In The Rain : youtu.be/7KI0-PTnt3w?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

#DebutDazzlers #MusicChallenge Day 8 Seduced And Abandoned - Hue & Cry Human Touch : youtu.be/wfxvKt1L5QA?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

#DebutDazzlers #MusicChallenge Day 7 Meet Danny Wilson - Danny Wilson Mary's Prayer : youtu.be/7hqgC3W9GUI?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

#DebutDazzlers #MusicChallenge Day 6 Southside - Texas Everyday Now : youtu.be/ioBPRpCzur4?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

#DebutDazzlers #MusicChallenge Day 5 High Land, Hard Rain - Aztec Camera Oblivious : youtu.be/2B2Sc2G_5ZA?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

#DebutDazzlers #MusicChallenge Day 4 Happy Birthday - Altered Images Insects : youtu.be/COyv3aiVywk?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

#DebutDazzlers #MusicChallenge Day 3 Real To Real Cacophony - Simple Minds Changeling : youtu.be/DIL60rCoO8Y?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

#DebutDazzlers #MusicChallenge Day 2 Garlands - Cocteau Twins Blood Bitch youtu.be/mGgvbxW_XKY?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

#DebutDazzlers #MusicChallenge Day 1 Raintown - Deacon Blue Raintown : youtu.be/RckKerR6MI8?...

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Last batch of CD promos for the night.

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Bob McAllister @bobbyscocks.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

A few EMI promo's found earlier. Heaven 17 is only Disc 2.

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