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Player of #vinylrecords, watcher of old #films and #television, reader of #books, taker of #photographs, drinker of #coffee, builder of #Lego, walker of #beaches, and lover of the niche, arcane curios of yesteryear. Can be recycled at a large supermarket.
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Welcome to those who have opted to keep an eye on my rambles. THANKS! 👋🏻 🙌🏻 😀

I’m Mark. The Vinyl Constituency is about my love of music on vinyl, and much more. I share what I’m buying, playing, watching, and reading.

#vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #musicsky #books #film #television #coffee
Meg has squirted liquid sh*te all over the rug we recently bought to replace the last rug Meg destroyed with liquid sh*te.

I’ve been on my hands and knees spooning sh*te into a bag, then furiously scrubbing the rug, all whilst trying not to vomit.

(Note: “scrubbing the rug” is NOT a euphemism.)
January 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
January 25, 2026 at 4:24 PM
It’s always wonderful to see others appreciating this phenomenal album - possibly one of the all time greatest pop albums.

Yes, this is a hill upon which I am prepared to die.
Like an album passing through my room ☺️

Thrilled this morning to open a half-speed remaster of one of my favourite LPs, a record which sounds, if not like Christmas, more like winter ⛄️

I wish you a happy and peaceful Christmas Day.
January 25, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Oh FFS, can I not just have Sunday without Pertwee’s leg falling off? Is that too much to ask? 🤷🏻‍♂️
January 25, 2026 at 12:38 PM
My side of the couch in my corner of our cosy wee snug is looking VERY appealing on this chilly Saturday evening. ♥️
January 24, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Some solid purchases yesterday, including titles from Sister Irene O'Connor, Jane Weaver, @theleaflibrary.bsky.social, and @shapeslikepeople.bsky.social.

I’ve said it already - I think 2026 is shaping up to be a phenomenal year for new music AND reissues. 🙌🏻😀

#vinylrecords #vinylsky #musicsky
January 24, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Good morning, #WeekendSingles people!

Today I’m keeping it strictly #electronic and totally @castlesinspace.bsky.social, with some of the label’s fantastic 7” output.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcollector #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky #nowplaying #nowspinning #synthpop #45rpm #7inchsingles
January 24, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Today I watched the 1980 Cold War thriller ‘Raise the Titanic’.

Taking just $7m on a budget of $35m, it sunk every bit as spectacularly as its namesake.

Lew Grade later said: "It would have been cheaper to lower the Atlantic.”

John Barry’s #soundtrack is however GREAT.

#nowwatching
January 23, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Four photos from the 1977 TV movie ‘The Incredible Hulk’, which, by complete and total coincidence, all feature Susan Sullivan, with the added bonus of Bill Bixby in three of them. 🙂
January 23, 2026 at 1:50 PM
I’m looking after these two wee woolly weirdos this morning while Lin has a gallivant around the shops of Glasgow.

We’re thinking about watching ‘Raise the Titanic’, but recognise that we’re all going to die one day and this is frivolous sh*t. 🤷🏻‍♂️
January 23, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Oh FFS, it’s not TACO. Okay?

It’s market manipulation.

MARKET. MANIPULATION.

IN. SIDER. DEA. LING.

Say it with me. One, two, three …

“It’s not TACO, it’s market manipulation - insider dealing.”

Waken up.
January 22, 2026 at 3:47 PM
No more mee-mos from Erica Davidson, governor of Wentworth Detention Centre.

‘Prisoner: Cell Block H’ star Patsy King dies aged 95.

www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrit...
January 22, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Much needed calm in The Room
of Many Things this evening.

Sandy Denny’s gorgeous 1971 album ‘The North Star Grassman And The Ravens’ is #nowplaying.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcollector #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky #nowspinning #folkrock
January 21, 2026 at 9:08 PM
My bloody wonderful mum looking bloody wonderful and altogether delighted to be visiting Number 1 Son, bless her. ♥️👏😀
January 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM
I had to deploy the #DoctoWho Season 18 house scarf today.

I will not be judged.
January 20, 2026 at 5:29 PM
I’ve added some new #books to the shelves! 📚

#Titanic and those who lived through the events of the 14th and 15th of April 1912 is the subject matter. 🚢

Books on this can be very hit and miss, so fingers crossed that these are decent.

#TheTitanic #Booksky #Books #NonFiction #Maritime #Disaster
January 19, 2026 at 9:43 PM
No new pictures. Where are you at mentally?
January 18, 2026 at 11:11 PM
‘Hartbeat’ also had one of the greatest ever Dynasty-esque publicity/continuity photos.
January 18, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Share a television show that raised you:
January 18, 2026 at 8:28 PM
My dad is down for the football this evening and is getting leathered into a halftime steak pie, mash, and beans courtesy of my good wife.

The dinner is considerably better than the football.
January 18, 2026 at 6:55 PM
The biggest issue with vile, hate-filled bullies is less the havoc and distress they cause and more the pain and perseverance required to get rid of them.

This is the point at which a line needs to be drawn.

The sh*t sandwich is cut and we all need to bite.

F*ck his tariffs.

F*ck him.
January 17, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Three rapid from Ghost Box here at The Vinyl Constituency this morning.

I hope all you #weekendsingles folk are having a great day! ♥️😀

#vinylrecords #vinylcollector #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky #nowplaying #nowspinning #45rpm #7inchsingles
January 17, 2026 at 12:11 PM
I’m having a bit of a #folkfriday while sorting through LPs that are going to be moved on, including this back-up copy of Magna Carta’s 1970 album ‘Seasons’, which is #nowplaying.

#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcollector #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky #nowspinning
January 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
🚨🔔 *RECOMMENDATION*

I am all over this - released on @wiaiwya.bsky.social by @panchoballard.bsky.social in April.

If production library music is your thing, you should get in quick. 🙌🏻👇🏻
January 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I’ve rediscovered this book in the depths of the basement - ‘The Riddle of the Titanic’ by Robin Gardiner & Dan Van Der Vat.

It belonged to my dad and the cover frightened me when I was a kid.

I’m semi-obsessed with the #Titanic but never read it because it leans into conspiracy theories.
January 16, 2026 at 10:46 AM