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Andrew Ffrench
@ffrench.bsky.social
Gen X dad who loves to chat about old 45s, 12s, albums and CDs
#weekendsingles

Great to see everyone's posts today. I'm playing a few tunes after my daughter's Mamma Mia-themed 16th birthday party which was a great success I'm glad to say!
January 17, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Searching my reds for Hitsville UK!
January 17, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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Enjoying this Beautiful South CD comp from 25 years ago. Don't Marry Her is included but there's no I'll Sail This Ship Alone. You can't have everything!
January 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Afternoon! Baker's dozen here, totally mixed bag😀
January 11, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Just time for a few tunes this evening before tea!
January 10, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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These 45s are at the top of my random to play pile. Great to see everyone's posts so far. Sun's out!🌞
January 10, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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The voice of Charley Pride transports me back to the early 1970s when I enjoyed a pretty unrestricted childhood in Llandrindod Wells, a Mid-Wales backwater. My uncle Max would bring us a Pride LP every year he visited
January 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
#CDFriday
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Here's some albums and a couple of singles I haven't played for quite a while! Name your favourites if any @johngstyles.bsky.social @basinhead.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM
#12inchtuesday

Evening! The All Night version of The Killing Moon is a tad long in my view😃
January 6, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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A few more spins after dazzling on the ice at Blenheim Palace😂
January 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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HNY 2026 everyone! here's a random selection of tunes to start the weekend
January 3, 2026 at 11:26 AM
#12inchtuesday

Maybe not quite my salad days but I do love this Spandau song!
December 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Spent Christmas in Greenwich with my brother-in-law's family. I persuaded him to take me to Casbah Records, and to get his Depeche Mode singles out of the garage. Thin Lizzy 45 is a beauty rescued from Casbah!
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Do I really want to get Infected just before Christmas? Don't worry, I'm talking The The! @jaynemoobs.bsky.social stepped in with a spare 12 and passed on a duplicate of the LP too. Thanks again Jayne! Will sign off for now - have a good break everyone😀
December 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Here's my Sunday selection - have a good Christmas and New Year everyone. Thanks for all the superb posts throughout 2025. Special thanks once again to @jimmyviz.bsky.social for overseeing our seamless transfer from the twitters😃
December 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
December 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Thanks again @jnanagarbha.bsky.social for my Waitresses, it was located on a shelf in the sitting room! Random selection here - the Minder theme tune is for my bro!
December 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
#CDFriday
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Trying to calm down after quite a week. This random selection is sure to help. U2 are up first what do I play next folks? Advice welcome!
December 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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#albumalmanac

Spinning this for my old friend @philk282.bsky.social who is partial to a slice of Sinatra. Think this was released in 1957
December 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
#adventsingles
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I only saw the Housemartins once so I wish I'd paid better attention but I got chatting to a girl from Gloucester half way through the set. My mates were not impressed😂
December 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
December 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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blondie: denis

There's a blue sleeve version too if memory serves me right but I'm very happy with this one!
December 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#12inchtuesday
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Me and the cat are playing a few 12s. He told me this version of Think For A Minute lacks pace. I always respect his views😃
December 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Signing off with a couple of Christmas singles - and some Stranglers, inspired by @misterquartet.bsky.social who has joined us with lots of posts from his excellent collection. Thanks everyone for all your contributions and do have a great week!
December 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Back in 1980 I bought Going Underground on holiday in France, my first ever 'import' 45. Here it is showing some minor shelf wear, plus a few more from recentish trips to Naples, Seville and Brussels
December 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM