The Vinyl Arrears
@thevinylarrears.bsky.social
A daily look at music milestones (birthdays,deaths,release dates etc) with a weekly mix.
All done using my own vinyl collection
#onthisdayinmusic
#100%vinyl
All done using my own vinyl collection
#onthisdayinmusic
#100%vinyl
Here is a Christmas mix of all the songs in my alternative Christmas advent calendar.
100% vinyl
#vinyl #Christmas2025 #Xmas
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100% vinyl
#vinyl #Christmas2025 #Xmas
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The Vinyl Arrears Alternative Christmas 2025
An Alternative Christmas Mix using only vinyl
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December 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Here is a Christmas mix of all the songs in my alternative Christmas advent calendar.
100% vinyl
#vinyl #Christmas2025 #Xmas
www.mixcloud.com/The_Vinyl_Ar...
100% vinyl
#vinyl #Christmas2025 #Xmas
www.mixcloud.com/The_Vinyl_Ar...
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 21
Parade of wooden soldiers - The Crystals
A track of the amazing Phil Spector album “A Christmas gift to you”
I will be sharing Christmas mix this evening and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 21
Parade of wooden soldiers - The Crystals
A track of the amazing Phil Spector album “A Christmas gift to you”
I will be sharing Christmas mix this evening and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 21
Parade of wooden soldiers - The Crystals
A track of the amazing Phil Spector album “A Christmas gift to you”
I will be sharing Christmas mix this evening and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 21
Parade of wooden soldiers - The Crystals
A track of the amazing Phil Spector album “A Christmas gift to you”
I will be sharing Christmas mix this evening and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 20
Do you hear what I hear? - Gladys Knight & the Pips
A 1975 single.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 20
Do you hear what I hear? - Gladys Knight & the Pips
A 1975 single.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 20
Do you hear what I hear? - Gladys Knight & the Pips
A 1975 single.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 20
Do you hear what I hear? - Gladys Knight & the Pips
A 1975 single.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 19
Winter Wonderland - Booker T and the MG’s
A 1966 track off the excellent Stax Christmas.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 19
Winter Wonderland - Booker T and the MG’s
A 1966 track off the excellent Stax Christmas.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 19
Winter Wonderland - Booker T and the MG’s
A 1966 track off the excellent Stax Christmas.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 19
Winter Wonderland - Booker T and the MG’s
A 1966 track off the excellent Stax Christmas.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
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Day 18 of mine & @ziggystairlift.bsky.social ´s Christmas album a day brings another absolute cracker bursting at its Christmas stocking seams with festive fun - here is Stax Christmas 🎄
December 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Day 18 of mine & @ziggystairlift.bsky.social ´s Christmas album a day brings another absolute cracker bursting at its Christmas stocking seams with festive fun - here is Stax Christmas 🎄
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Day 18 of mine & @ziggystairlift.bsky.social ´s Christmas album a day brings another absolute cracker bursting at its Christmas stocking seams with festive fun - here is Stax Christmas 🎄
December 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Day 18 of mine & @ziggystairlift.bsky.social ´s Christmas album a day brings another absolute cracker bursting at its Christmas stocking seams with festive fun - here is Stax Christmas 🎄
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 18
Someday at Christmas - Stevie Wonder
The title track from Stevie Wonders 1967 album.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 18
Someday at Christmas - Stevie Wonder
The title track from Stevie Wonders 1967 album.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 18
Someday at Christmas - Stevie Wonder
The title track from Stevie Wonders 1967 album.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 18
Someday at Christmas - Stevie Wonder
The title track from Stevie Wonders 1967 album.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
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Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 17
I’m gonna be warm this winter - Connie Francis
Single from 1962
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 17
I’m gonna be warm this winter - Connie Francis
Single from 1962
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 17
I’m gonna be warm this winter - Connie Francis
Single from 1962
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 17
I’m gonna be warm this winter - Connie Francis
Single from 1962
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 17
I’m gonna be warm this winter - Connie Francis
Single from 1962
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 17
I’m gonna be warm this winter - Connie Francis
Single from 1962
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 17
I’m gonna be warm this winter - Connie Francis
Single from 1962
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 17
I’m gonna be warm this winter - Connie Francis
Single from 1962
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
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Day 16 on mine & @ziggystairlift.bsky.social ‘s Christmas album a day and what a festive treat this is with wall to wall jingle bell bangers!
It’s Christmas Motown 🎄🎶
It’s Christmas Motown 🎄🎶
December 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Day 16 on mine & @ziggystairlift.bsky.social ‘s Christmas album a day and what a festive treat this is with wall to wall jingle bell bangers!
It’s Christmas Motown 🎄🎶
It’s Christmas Motown 🎄🎶
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 16
Donna and Blitzen - Badly Drawn Bow
Live version from KCRW in L.A.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 16
Donna and Blitzen - Badly Drawn Bow
Live version from KCRW in L.A.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 16
Donna and Blitzen - Badly Drawn Bow
Live version from KCRW in L.A.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 16
Donna and Blitzen - Badly Drawn Bow
Live version from KCRW in L.A.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 15
Up on the Housetop - Jackson 5
Cover version of an 1864 song.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 15
Up on the Housetop - Jackson 5
Cover version of an 1864 song.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 15
Up on the Housetop - Jackson 5
Cover version of an 1864 song.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 15
Up on the Housetop - Jackson 5
Cover version of an 1864 song.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 14
The Christmas Song - James Brown and the famous flames
1966 cover version of the Nat King Cole classic.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 14
The Christmas Song - James Brown and the famous flames
1966 cover version of the Nat King Cole classic.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 14
The Christmas Song - James Brown and the famous flames
1966 cover version of the Nat King Cole classic.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 14
The Christmas Song - James Brown and the famous flames
1966 cover version of the Nat King Cole classic.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 13
The little boy that Santa Clause forgot - Nat King Cole
1953 song about an orphan boy who has to play with last years broken toys.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec.
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 13
The little boy that Santa Clause forgot - Nat King Cole
1953 song about an orphan boy who has to play with last years broken toys.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec.
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 13
The little boy that Santa Clause forgot - Nat King Cole
1953 song about an orphan boy who has to play with last years broken toys.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec.
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 13
The little boy that Santa Clause forgot - Nat King Cole
1953 song about an orphan boy who has to play with last years broken toys.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec.
#100%vinyl #xmas
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 12
Sunlight hits the snow - I am Kloot
From the 2000 We ❤️ Yule ep.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 12
Sunlight hits the snow - I am Kloot
From the 2000 We ❤️ Yule ep.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 12
Sunlight hits the snow - I am Kloot
From the 2000 We ❤️ Yule ep.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 12
Sunlight hits the snow - I am Kloot
From the 2000 We ❤️ Yule ep.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 11
Oh Blimey It’s Christmas - Frank Sidebottom
A 1985 single from Timperley’s finest.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 11
Oh Blimey It’s Christmas - Frank Sidebottom
A 1985 single from Timperley’s finest.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 11
Oh Blimey It’s Christmas - Frank Sidebottom
A 1985 single from Timperley’s finest.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 11
Oh Blimey It’s Christmas - Frank Sidebottom
A 1985 single from Timperley’s finest.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 10
Fruitcake - Fred Schneider and the Superions.
A 2010 album track from the B52’s frontman.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 10
Fruitcake - Fred Schneider and the Superions.
A 2010 album track from the B52’s frontman.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 10
Fruitcake - Fred Schneider and the Superions.
A 2010 album track from the B52’s frontman.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 10
Fruitcake - Fred Schneider and the Superions.
A 2010 album track from the B52’s frontman.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 9
Christmas in Hollis - Run DMC
1987 single by Run DMC about Hollis , Queens NYC.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 9
Christmas in Hollis - Run DMC
1987 single by Run DMC about Hollis , Queens NYC.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 9
Christmas in Hollis - Run DMC
1987 single by Run DMC about Hollis , Queens NYC.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 9
Christmas in Hollis - Run DMC
1987 single by Run DMC about Hollis , Queens NYC.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 8
Thanks for Christmas - The Three Wise Men
1983 single by XTC under a different name (they originally wanted to be called The Virgin Mary’s but the record label said no)
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 8
Thanks for Christmas - The Three Wise Men
1983 single by XTC under a different name (they originally wanted to be called The Virgin Mary’s but the record label said no)
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 8
Thanks for Christmas - The Three Wise Men
1983 single by XTC under a different name (they originally wanted to be called The Virgin Mary’s but the record label said no)
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 8
Thanks for Christmas - The Three Wise Men
1983 single by XTC under a different name (they originally wanted to be called The Virgin Mary’s but the record label said no)
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
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Day 7 of our Christmas Album a day for me & @ziggystairlift.bsky.social and we have Glen Campbell with That Christmas Feeling, I particularly like that the lights make it look like he’s wearing a small festive hat.
December 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Day 7 of our Christmas Album a day for me & @ziggystairlift.bsky.social and we have Glen Campbell with That Christmas Feeling, I particularly like that the lights make it look like he’s wearing a small festive hat.
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 7
Father Christmas - The Kinks
1977 Kinks Christmas song where a Mall Santa is mugged for cash.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 7
Father Christmas - The Kinks
1977 Kinks Christmas song where a Mall Santa is mugged for cash.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 7
Father Christmas - The Kinks
1977 Kinks Christmas song where a Mall Santa is mugged for cash.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 7
Father Christmas - The Kinks
1977 Kinks Christmas song where a Mall Santa is mugged for cash.
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 5
Three little Indians in Christmas- Lost Children’s Desk
Off a Twisted Nerve Christmas Stocking Filler 10”
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 5
Three little Indians in Christmas- Lost Children’s Desk
Off a Twisted Nerve Christmas Stocking Filler 10”
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
December 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 5
Three little Indians in Christmas- Lost Children’s Desk
Off a Twisted Nerve Christmas Stocking Filler 10”
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Day 5
Three little Indians in Christmas- Lost Children’s Desk
Off a Twisted Nerve Christmas Stocking Filler 10”
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas
Sad news overnight that Steve Cropper had died after a recent fall.
Steve was the amazing guitarist with Booker T and the MG’s and played guitar on almost all of the music released on the Stax label.
R.i.p. Steve Cropper
These albums will be getting a spin tonight.
Steve was the amazing guitarist with Booker T and the MG’s and played guitar on almost all of the music released on the Stax label.
R.i.p. Steve Cropper
These albums will be getting a spin tonight.
December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Sad news overnight that Steve Cropper had died after a recent fall.
Steve was the amazing guitarist with Booker T and the MG’s and played guitar on almost all of the music released on the Stax label.
R.i.p. Steve Cropper
These albums will be getting a spin tonight.
Steve was the amazing guitarist with Booker T and the MG’s and played guitar on almost all of the music released on the Stax label.
R.i.p. Steve Cropper
These albums will be getting a spin tonight.
Sad news overnight that Steve Cropper had died after a recent fall.
Steve was the amazing guitarist with Booker T and the MG’s and played guitar on almost all of the music released on the Stax label.
R.i.p. Steve Cropper
Me and Jo will be giving these a spin tonight
Steve was the amazing guitarist with Booker T and the MG’s and played guitar on almost all of the music released on the Stax label.
R.i.p. Steve Cropper
Me and Jo will be giving these a spin tonight
December 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Sad news overnight that Steve Cropper had died after a recent fall.
Steve was the amazing guitarist with Booker T and the MG’s and played guitar on almost all of the music released on the Stax label.
R.i.p. Steve Cropper
Me and Jo will be giving these a spin tonight
Steve was the amazing guitarist with Booker T and the MG’s and played guitar on almost all of the music released on the Stax label.
R.i.p. Steve Cropper
Me and Jo will be giving these a spin tonight
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 4
Stepping into Christmas - the wedding present
B side of no Christmas (an Elton John cover)
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas #weddingpresent
Day 4
Stepping into Christmas - the wedding present
B side of no Christmas (an Elton John cover)
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas #weddingpresent
December 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Alternative Christmas Songs Advent Calendar
Day 4
Stepping into Christmas - the wedding present
B side of no Christmas (an Elton John cover)
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas #weddingpresent
Day 4
Stepping into Christmas - the wedding present
B side of no Christmas (an Elton John cover)
I will be doing a Christmas mix on the 21st Dec and the daily music trivia and weekly mix will start on the 27th Dec
#100%vinyl #xmas #weddingpresent