Andrew Ffrench
@ffrench.bsky.social
Gen X dad who loves to chat about old 45s, 12s, albums and CDs
#12inchtuesday
Got a feeling it's Tuesday so I've reached for a few 12s! Old (Dexys) and A Campfire Song (10,000 Maniacs) are great B sides/extra tracks
Got a feeling it's Tuesday so I've reached for a few 12s! Old (Dexys) and A Campfire Song (10,000 Maniacs) are great B sides/extra tracks
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#12inchtuesday
Got a feeling it's Tuesday so I've reached for a few 12s! Old (Dexys) and A Campfire Song (10,000 Maniacs) are great B sides/extra tracks
Got a feeling it's Tuesday so I've reached for a few 12s! Old (Dexys) and A Campfire Song (10,000 Maniacs) are great B sides/extra tracks
November 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
#weekendsingles
Flying visit to Brighton to see my bro Pat who kindly bought me a few 45s! We took in Across The Tracks, Wax Factor, Rarekind and Dream Street where the owner gave us a super warm welcome
Flying visit to Brighton to see my bro Pat who kindly bought me a few 45s! We took in Across The Tracks, Wax Factor, Rarekind and Dream Street where the owner gave us a super warm welcome
November 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
#weekendsingles
Flying visit to Brighton to see my bro Pat who kindly bought me a few 45s! We took in Across The Tracks, Wax Factor, Rarekind and Dream Street where the owner gave us a super warm welcome
Flying visit to Brighton to see my bro Pat who kindly bought me a few 45s! We took in Across The Tracks, Wax Factor, Rarekind and Dream Street where the owner gave us a super warm welcome
#weekendsingles
Sad to hear the news this week about Squeeze drummer Gilson. I'm sure we've all seen the band a few times over the years! Thanks @jnanagarbha.bsky.social for your round-up of some of the best Squeeze 45s
Sad to hear the news this week about Squeeze drummer Gilson. I'm sure we've all seen the band a few times over the years! Thanks @jnanagarbha.bsky.social for your round-up of some of the best Squeeze 45s
November 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#weekendsingles
Sad to hear the news this week about Squeeze drummer Gilson. I'm sure we've all seen the band a few times over the years! Thanks @jnanagarbha.bsky.social for your round-up of some of the best Squeeze 45s
Sad to hear the news this week about Squeeze drummer Gilson. I'm sure we've all seen the band a few times over the years! Thanks @jnanagarbha.bsky.social for your round-up of some of the best Squeeze 45s
#12inchtuesday
Picked out a few tunes to play between taxi runs. Found the Primal Scream at the weekend in an Oxfam basement off Tottenham Court Rd!
Picked out a few tunes to play between taxi runs. Found the Primal Scream at the weekend in an Oxfam basement off Tottenham Court Rd!
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
#12inchtuesday
Picked out a few tunes to play between taxi runs. Found the Primal Scream at the weekend in an Oxfam basement off Tottenham Court Rd!
Picked out a few tunes to play between taxi runs. Found the Primal Scream at the weekend in an Oxfam basement off Tottenham Court Rd!
#weekendsingles
Thanks @jimmyviz.bsky.social for keeping us inspired and thanks everyone for all the posts and the chats. Lots of banter! Have a good week
Thanks @jimmyviz.bsky.social for keeping us inspired and thanks everyone for all the posts and the chats. Lots of banter! Have a good week
November 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
#weekendsingles
Thanks @jimmyviz.bsky.social for keeping us inspired and thanks everyone for all the posts and the chats. Lots of banter! Have a good week
Thanks @jimmyviz.bsky.social for keeping us inspired and thanks everyone for all the posts and the chats. Lots of banter! Have a good week
#weekendsingles
Took in the fragrant Columbia Rd flower market and stumbled across a couple of record shops. One featured slightly overpriced LPs (in my view) and some record decks. The wine shop doubling as a record shop was my pick - it has some interesting fairly priced stock
Took in the fragrant Columbia Rd flower market and stumbled across a couple of record shops. One featured slightly overpriced LPs (in my view) and some record decks. The wine shop doubling as a record shop was my pick - it has some interesting fairly priced stock
November 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#weekendsingles
Took in the fragrant Columbia Rd flower market and stumbled across a couple of record shops. One featured slightly overpriced LPs (in my view) and some record decks. The wine shop doubling as a record shop was my pick - it has some interesting fairly priced stock
Took in the fragrant Columbia Rd flower market and stumbled across a couple of record shops. One featured slightly overpriced LPs (in my view) and some record decks. The wine shop doubling as a record shop was my pick - it has some interesting fairly priced stock
#weekendsingles
Record shopping in London starts for me at Reckless in Soho as I can combine it with family theatreland trips - last night it was Mamma Mia! Reckless always has something good and who knew there were records in an Oxfam basement off Tottenham Court Road?
Record shopping in London starts for me at Reckless in Soho as I can combine it with family theatreland trips - last night it was Mamma Mia! Reckless always has something good and who knew there were records in an Oxfam basement off Tottenham Court Road?
November 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
#weekendsingles
Record shopping in London starts for me at Reckless in Soho as I can combine it with family theatreland trips - last night it was Mamma Mia! Reckless always has something good and who knew there were records in an Oxfam basement off Tottenham Court Road?
Record shopping in London starts for me at Reckless in Soho as I can combine it with family theatreland trips - last night it was Mamma Mia! Reckless always has something good and who knew there were records in an Oxfam basement off Tottenham Court Road?
November 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
October 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#12inchtuesday
Was happy to find Gypsy on 12 the other day - one of my favourite Suzanne Vega songs. The rest are random selections from the shelves!
Was happy to find Gypsy on 12 the other day - one of my favourite Suzanne Vega songs. The rest are random selections from the shelves!
October 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
#12inchtuesday
Was happy to find Gypsy on 12 the other day - one of my favourite Suzanne Vega songs. The rest are random selections from the shelves!
Was happy to find Gypsy on 12 the other day - one of my favourite Suzanne Vega songs. The rest are random selections from the shelves!
#NowPlaying
Picked up some Ella, Louis and Diana Krall on a quick working lunch trip round town. Feeling pretty laid back now to be fair!
Picked up some Ella, Louis and Diana Krall on a quick working lunch trip round town. Feeling pretty laid back now to be fair!
October 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#NowPlaying
Picked up some Ella, Louis and Diana Krall on a quick working lunch trip round town. Feeling pretty laid back now to be fair!
Picked up some Ella, Louis and Diana Krall on a quick working lunch trip round town. Feeling pretty laid back now to be fair!
#NowPlaying
Some chat about Goodbye Jumbo from 1990 has prompted a successful search. Seems perfect for a late night listen. Karl Wallinger was definitely a special talent
Some chat about Goodbye Jumbo from 1990 has prompted a successful search. Seems perfect for a late night listen. Karl Wallinger was definitely a special talent
October 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
#NowPlaying
Some chat about Goodbye Jumbo from 1990 has prompted a successful search. Seems perfect for a late night listen. Karl Wallinger was definitely a special talent
Some chat about Goodbye Jumbo from 1990 has prompted a successful search. Seems perfect for a late night listen. Karl Wallinger was definitely a special talent
#weekendsingles
Thanks @jimmyviz.bsky.social for keeping the home fires burning - it's been an absolute pleasure as always rediscovering some songs from the 'old' days. Signing off with a few more. Have a good week!
Thanks @jimmyviz.bsky.social for keeping the home fires burning - it's been an absolute pleasure as always rediscovering some songs from the 'old' days. Signing off with a few more. Have a good week!
October 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
#weekendsingles
Thanks @jimmyviz.bsky.social for keeping the home fires burning - it's been an absolute pleasure as always rediscovering some songs from the 'old' days. Signing off with a few more. Have a good week!
Thanks @jimmyviz.bsky.social for keeping the home fires burning - it's been an absolute pleasure as always rediscovering some songs from the 'old' days. Signing off with a few more. Have a good week!
#weekendsingles
Busy one so far but I have now managed to find a window to play a few 45s and so far it's going well! Thanks for all the posts so far this weekend
Busy one so far but I have now managed to find a window to play a few 45s and so far it's going well! Thanks for all the posts so far this weekend
October 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
#weekendsingles
Busy one so far but I have now managed to find a window to play a few 45s and so far it's going well! Thanks for all the posts so far this weekend
Busy one so far but I have now managed to find a window to play a few 45s and so far it's going well! Thanks for all the posts so far this weekend
#NowPlaying
John Wesley Harding is one of those Dylan albums that is kind of addictive, even though it's not at all flashy. I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine pulls me back in time after time. I wonder how it was received on release?
John Wesley Harding is one of those Dylan albums that is kind of addictive, even though it's not at all flashy. I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine pulls me back in time after time. I wonder how it was received on release?
October 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
#NowPlaying
John Wesley Harding is one of those Dylan albums that is kind of addictive, even though it's not at all flashy. I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine pulls me back in time after time. I wonder how it was received on release?
John Wesley Harding is one of those Dylan albums that is kind of addictive, even though it's not at all flashy. I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine pulls me back in time after time. I wonder how it was received on release?
#weekendsingles
Saddened by this week's news I've been playing the Say Hello Wave Goodbye instrumental rather a lot. And one or two other tunes from those fun times. Apologies for not posting earlier it's been a busy one!
Saddened by this week's news I've been playing the Say Hello Wave Goodbye instrumental rather a lot. And one or two other tunes from those fun times. Apologies for not posting earlier it's been a busy one!
October 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
#weekendsingles
Saddened by this week's news I've been playing the Say Hello Wave Goodbye instrumental rather a lot. And one or two other tunes from those fun times. Apologies for not posting earlier it's been a busy one!
Saddened by this week's news I've been playing the Say Hello Wave Goodbye instrumental rather a lot. And one or two other tunes from those fun times. Apologies for not posting earlier it's been a busy one!
October 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
#12inchtuesday
Golly it's Tuesday. Licence to thrill my turntable with a rather eclectic mix. Stay safe!
Golly it's Tuesday. Licence to thrill my turntable with a rather eclectic mix. Stay safe!
October 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#12inchtuesday
Golly it's Tuesday. Licence to thrill my turntable with a rather eclectic mix. Stay safe!
Golly it's Tuesday. Licence to thrill my turntable with a rather eclectic mix. Stay safe!
#weekendsingles
Thanks @jimmyviz.bsky.social for keeping us the right side of the ref. I'll sign off with a few more and try not to think too much about Monday. Thanks as always for everyone's excellent contributions!
Thanks @jimmyviz.bsky.social for keeping us the right side of the ref. I'll sign off with a few more and try not to think too much about Monday. Thanks as always for everyone's excellent contributions!
October 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#weekendsingles
Thanks @jimmyviz.bsky.social for keeping us the right side of the ref. I'll sign off with a few more and try not to think too much about Monday. Thanks as always for everyone's excellent contributions!
Thanks @jimmyviz.bsky.social for keeping us the right side of the ref. I'll sign off with a few more and try not to think too much about Monday. Thanks as always for everyone's excellent contributions!
October 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
October 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
#weekendsingles
Morning. Random picks from the archive including the best Talking Heads song - please discuss politely!
Morning. Random picks from the archive including the best Talking Heads song - please discuss politely!
October 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
#weekendsingles
Morning. Random picks from the archive including the best Talking Heads song - please discuss politely!
Morning. Random picks from the archive including the best Talking Heads song - please discuss politely!
#CDFriday
Everything's going to be alright on a Friday evening.. Van is first up but what's next?! Suggestions welcome from bluesky's esteemed muso collective😃
Everything's going to be alright on a Friday evening.. Van is first up but what's next?! Suggestions welcome from bluesky's esteemed muso collective😃
October 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
#CDFriday
Everything's going to be alright on a Friday evening.. Van is first up but what's next?! Suggestions welcome from bluesky's esteemed muso collective😃
Everything's going to be alright on a Friday evening.. Van is first up but what's next?! Suggestions welcome from bluesky's esteemed muso collective😃