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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I recently went to see Vic/Jim’s wonderful exhibition at Cartwright Hall in Bradford. Recommended. #totp

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Love the Big Match Revisited for the social history as much as the “tricky surface” football. This week, saucy flick “du jour” Emmanuelle (“Don’t Miss…”) advertised next to The Best of (One Day At A Time Sweet Jesus hitmaker) Lena Martell. Two late Chelsea goals meant the game ended 3-3.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

I still get a bit emosh when Kim Appleby pops up on the #totp reruns. An absolute banging tune and brilliant performance.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

40 years old this week (I’d say today but that was a Friday and records were released on a Monday in the UK in 1985). ABC’s How To Be A Zillionaire. It’s a pop masterpiece and still sounds ruddy ace.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Between you and me it’s the 40th anniversary of a very special record in just over a week’s time…

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

It was 40 years ago today… I was sat in the back of a Vauxhall Cavalier, returning from the family holiday in Devon listening to Live Aid on the radio. My lovingly preserved copy of Ver Hits now my trusty guide as I work my way through the BBC2 repeat… #liveaid #liveaid40

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Nevermind white dog sh*t. Why do we never see these anymore? #liveaid40

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

A few days off & a pile of books to enjoy. First off & finished already is @wadeywade.bsky.social 1984 The Year When Pop Went Queer. An engaging cultural history lesson showing how pop pushed back against 1980s prejudice & homophobia. With a banging playlist to boot. Highly recommended.

A book cover with the title 1984, The Year Pop Went Queer. The author is Ian Wade.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

“That record went gold today” If looks could kill. Bit awkward 😬 #totp

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

I had a great time @fiveriserecords.bsky.social yesterday. Aidy always puts on a very good Record Store Day. Along with some of my @therecordclub.bsky.social pals I had a slot to play some tunes in the shop and came away having bought far more than I planned. A very good day all round.

Picture of record sleeves including David Bowie, Holly Johnson and The Fall.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

The mighty Cud band played Bradford for the first time in 34 years last night and I was there. A hugely entertaining affair with top support from railway-loving punks Indignation Meeting. Their Napalm Death cover was splendid

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

First time at Bradford City since December. Half expected my seat to have been sold. 22,000 expected today. I’m maybe a bit early but I have my veggie pie to keep me occupied.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Still baffled how Olive’s wonderful You’re Not Alone absolutely stiffed when it was first released despite loads of R1 airplay at the time. What made it such a hit when it was rereleased a year later? Pop, eh! #totp

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Sunday afternoon tea and crumpets vibezzz…

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Oh boy. Sad news about David Lynch. A true original. And what a legacy.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Really enjoyed my first spin this morning of @flashcassette.bsky.social album Night Waves. Giddy, funky electro pop goodness. Perfect soundtrack to a game of Street Fighter 2 Turbo or Sensible Soccer on the Sega Megadrive or a trip to the drive thru McDonalds in your Escort XR3i

Album cover showing a neon coloured mountainous view of a fantasy planet with lakes and moonrise.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Early Christmas present from the lad. The boy done well.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Post a pic of yourself holding a DVD/Blu-Ray Physical media rules. #IStandWithDVDs

Picture of a hand holding a boxset of the tv series Frasier.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

No cameras were allowed during the performance so err… here’s the before and after of an evening with Martin Fry in Ilkley. Which was excellent.👍

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Pleased as punch when I bought my Story of Star Wars record recently, I posted this a while ago on Facebook and someone replied “Ah, the famous cigarette butt photo”. Yep, there was no such thing as Keep Tunisia/Tatooine Tidy in 1970s.

Record cover of The Story of Star Wars with the robots C3PO and R2D2

Close up of Story of Star Wars record cover showing a discarded cigarette butt behind the robots

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Making the most of Pictureville at National Science & Media Museum reopening. I’ve seen 5 belters in 6 weeks. Always better on the big screen.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Snap! From recent Ilkley Lit Fest. Cracking read.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 17/08/2024

Happy birthday Madge. 66 yesterday. This record is 24. No… *you* feel old…

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 11/08/2024

The first LP you bought with your own money.

Kings of the Wild Frontier by Adam And The Ants. Adam Ant with a white stripe across his face.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 08/08/2024

My other 2 record purchases during my trip to Exeter. Can’t wait to hear the voice of Roscoe Lee Browne again after 46 years. Raiders was a new one on me and in absolute mint condition.

Two movie on record vinyl albums. Star Wars and The Raiders of the Lost Ark.

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

There’s a nasty smell at the other place so I’m checking in here and Threads (@robprior) for a while. Anyway, I bought some records today…

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 14/10/2023

Entering into the spirit of National Album Day with my latest find…

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Rob Prior @robprior.bsky.social · 01/10/2023

An eclectic weekend on the culture front…

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