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Revival Records
@revivalrecords.co.uk
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Record collector with a small online shop, music blog & review site, set up in 1996.

Crossposting from mastodon sometimes using #xp

Web: https://revivalrecords.co.uk

LastFM: https://www.last.fm/user/JonnyRevival
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My copy of Houses Of The Holy isn’t perfect, but a it’s a hell of a lot better after a deep clean. First UK pressing from 1973. #vinyl #xp #LedZeppelin
Front cover of Houses Of The Holy by Led Zeppelin next to the record being played on the turntable.
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Described by some as ‘one of the last great prog albums from the 70s’. The Roaring Silence covers Springsteen’s Blinded By The Light as its opener, although Waiter, There's a Yawn in My Ear is much more to my taste. #vinyl #MMEB #xp #prog
Cover of The Roaring Silence. A large ear with a mouth. Of course. The record playing on the turntable.
November 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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It’s the Led Zepp collection’s turn for the bath. Starting with this one from 1976 which I ignore way too often. It’s a good album, just not as good as the others. I will play it more. #xp #vinyl #LedZeppelin
The album of Led Zeppelin’s Presence next to the record playing on the turntable.
November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Been cleaning and progging it right up all day. This is Man with Rhinos, Winos & Lunatics from 1974 which gets a solid 3.8 over on Progarchives. #vinyl #man #xp #progressive
Front cover of Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics from Man. The band are all sitting in what looks like a chaotic living room with, on the far left, a Welsh flag (as they are a Welsh band) draped over a life sized model of a Rhino. The record playing on a turntable.
November 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Found a couple more #UriahHeep records in the prog rock shelf to clean and play. Will start with Abominog from 1982 as the cover is so cool! #vinyl #xp #progressive
LP cover for Abominog by Uriah Heep. It prominently features a demons head with horns and pointy ears and a wide open mouth bearing sharp teeth, drooling. The background is red and the band’s name and LP title are written in black. Cover of Fallen Angel by Uriah Heep. It’s open wide to show the full image of a Valkyrie type woman standing over a demon, with bloodied swords in her hands.
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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A huge bonus of this cleaning marathon is it has reminded me of records I’d forgotten I had. This is an extraordinary record for 1969, Can’s debut and (arguably) the birth of Krautrock. #vinyl #can #krautrock #xp #progressive
The image features a stylized album cover depicting a humanoid figure with no face, wearing a black and colored armor, holding a gun or similar in one hand. The background includes clouds and mountains, with text stating "MONSTER MOVIE” by “THE CAN”. A close-up of a spinning vinyl record on a turntable, with a visible tonearm and stylus. The record has a black label at the center, and the turntable is on a dark surface.
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Enjoyed that more than I thought I would. Lots of cowbells. I approve.

Continuing with Wonderworld from 1974 - a lot dirtier this one so fingers crossed it cleans up ok. #UriahHeep #vinyl #xp #prog
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Bit of heavy prog (not that heavy really) this morning. I’ve had a couple of Uriah Heep albums in the collection for years but still not entirely sure if I like them. Cleaned them anyway…. #vinyl #prog #xp #UriahHeep
Album cover for "Return to Fantasy" by Uriah Heep, featuring vibrant artwork of a figure with flowing wings against a dark background. The title and band name are prominently displayed in bold, stylized lettering. A close-up view of a spinning vinyl record on a turntable. The record has a yellow label, and the turntable features a sleek design with a stylus positioned over the grooves.
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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“You will be visited by three spirits.”

The three spirits:
November 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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The Who shelf is next to the Mod Revival shelf so we’re on to the big boys now. This is maybe the one record I’d take to that desert island everybody talks about…. #TheWho #xp #HumminGuru #vinyl
Front cover of the Quadrophenia LP with the iconic mod on a scooter and all four band members reflected in the mirrors. Quadrophenia vinyl in the cleaner having a nice bath.
November 25, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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I have no idea why somebody was selling this, brand new, for £1 on eBay. I just bought it unheard, but have to say it’s pretty good. #vinyl #TheMalpractice #xp
An image of a record player with a vinyl record visible. Beside it, an album cover titled "The Malpractice, Slur," featuring a colorful, illustrated creature. Framed artwork hangs on the wall, and a wooden speaker is positioned next to the turntable.
November 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Last one for today to give the ultrasonic cleaner a rest. The Killermeters started out in 1977 as a punk band but moved quickly on to playing for the mod scene in ‘78. Songs like SX 225 became mod/scooter rally classics. #vinyl #xp #TheKillermeters
Album cover for "Metric Noise" by The Killermeters featuring five band members in stylish attire, with a mix of black-and-white and color tones. The background shows a city setting, and the band's name is prominently displayed. A close-up of a colored vinyl record on a turntable. The record is clear with glittery flecks and features a blue label with song titles. A tonearm is positioned over the record.
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Things were moving on in the mid 90s and the new mod interest inspired by Blur and britpop was very different. The Itch had other ideas though. This album emulates the sound of ‘79 and does a pretty good job of it. #vinyl #TheItch #xp
The image features a vinyl record cover titled "Avenue Parade" by the band "The Itch," featuring four members in a close-up photo. In the foreground, there is a white mug with a red handle, displaying a cartoon mammoth and the words CupOfTea.Social on it.
November 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Nine Below Zero from 1981. One of the mod revival bands from the time that had longevity and reinvented themselves as a blues/rock band. This, however, is pure mod with some classics like ‘One Way Street’. #vinyl #NineBelowZero #xp
A record cover featuring four cartoonish figures in suits, with an abstract blue background. The band "9 Below Zero" is displayed prominently at the top, while the title "Don't Point Your Finger" is written at the bottom alongside a pointing hand. A close-up of a spinning vinyl record on a turntable, featuring a stylus positioned above the grooves. The record has a green label in the center. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the record player.
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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My original copy from 1982 and it’s a little tired, but plays very well. One day I’ll seek out a better copy. Never been reissued, it’s probably my favourite Secret Affair LP. #vinyl #SecretAffair #xp
A black and white image of an album cover titled "Business as Usual" by Secret Affair. The design features a keyhole with a cloud of dust or particles emanating from it, set against a plain black background.
November 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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This one is from 1982 and it’s the official fan club album from Squire. I was so envious of my wealthier friend who owned this back then, but I had to wait until 2015 when it was reissued in this limited edition of 500. I snapped one up! #vinyl #NowPlaying #xp
An album cover featuring a plain white background with teal text. The text reads "SOMETHING OLD SOMETHING NEW SOMETHING BORROWED..." prominently on the left, and "THE OFFICIAL SQUIRE FAN CLUB ALBUM" on the right. A close-up view of a vinyl record on a turntable. The record features a label indicating the title "Something Old, Something New" with song listings. The turntable includes a stylus and is positioned on a dark surface.
November 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Continuing the cleaning/playing…. This is 1985’s Wild Child from The Untouchables, on Stiff Records. Self proclaimed as ‘America’s first ska band’. They called themselves ‘mods who played ska’. This LP arrived a little too late to have any real impact on the UK mod revival scene. Good
The image features a close-up of a vinyl record cover for "Wild Child" by The Untouchables. The cover is predominantly red and depicts a person wearing black sunglasses, with bold text displaying the album title. A close-up of a vinyl record featuring "Wild Child" by The Untouchables. The label displays track names and production credits, with details indicating it was made in England and is part of the STIFF record label.
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Continuing #JazzSunday with some Lee Morgan and the great Rumproller. ☕️ #CasSunday #Cassettes #Jazz #xp
An image of a cassette tape for the album "The Rumproller" by Lee Morgan, featuring a blue and white design with red text. The background includes a vinyl record.
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Up and feeling well for the first time in a while! Celebrating with Celebration Vol 1 by Wayne Shorter. Coffee and banana bread for breakfast 😋
#SundayJazz #Jazz #WayneShorter #xp
Album cover for "Wayne Shorter: Celebration Volume 1." Features a close-up image of a musician playing a saxophone, with blurred motion emphasizing the music performance. The background is dark, and the text is prominently displayed in white and yellow. A vinyl record is playing on a turntable. The label displays "Wayne Shorter Celebration Volume 1" with a blue section and notes that it's a 33⅓ RPM stereo record.
November 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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I do have one of these though…..
November 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Last one for now. Cleaning my mod revival collection (in case you didn’t realise) and this is one of my all time favourites. Mick Talbot’s first band. Just fantastic tunes for the era. We loved it. #MertonParkas #vinyl #ModRevival #xp
The image features a vinyl album cover titled "Face in the Crowd" by Merton Parkas. It shows four young men dressed in suits, standing on a beach with a pier in the background. The album name and band name are displayed prominently. A close-up of a vinyl record playing on a turntable. The record features a red label with the title "Beggars Banquet" and the song "Face in the Crowd." The turntable shows part of the tonearm and cartridge.
November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Continuing the theme from yesterday, another mod revival (or mod revival adjacent) compilation. This time from Elton John’s Rocket Record Company. The first outing on vinyl for The Lambrettas. #NowPlaying #Vinyl #xp
A black and white album cover displaying a poster with the text "499 2139" at the top. Below, there are 13 squares featuring silhouette figures in various group poses. A close-up of a vinyl record spinning on a turntable. The label reads "THE ROCKET RECORD COMPANY" and includes track listings on one side.
November 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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I’ve got volumes 3 and 4 of Le Beat Bespoké, obscure, overlooked 60s dance tracks compiled by Rob Bailey of The New Untouchables. Gotta get them all! Le Beat is an annual event still going strong with the next festival Easter, 2026. #vinyl #LeBeatBespoke #xp
A vintage turntable with a spinning vinyl record is displayed alongside a cover of "Le Beat Bespoke 3," featuring two women in stylish outfits. Behind the turntable are framed artworks, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere. The inner sleeve features a promotional flyer from "The New Untouchables", highlighting music and club culture. It includes text about the club scene, album compilations titled "Le Beat Bespoke," and features black-and-white graphics of individuals.
November 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Another compilation, this one from Safari Records. A repress from 1981 and the much better version including three tracks from Purple Hearts missing from the 1980 original.
#vinyl #xp #SafariRecords
A vinyl record player features a black vinyl record with a colorful label, set beside an album cover titled "Uppers on the South Downs." The cover displays black and white photos of various bands.
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Giving this a play after cleaning. It’s a great compilation of bands who have played in the 101 Club in South London in the 70s and 80s. My copy appears to have belonged to University Radio Bath at some stage. #vinyl #101Club #xp
A close-up of a vinyl record player with a black record spinning, featuring a red label. Below, a collection of vinyl records in their sleeves is visible on a shelf. An album cover titled "Band'its at Ten O'clock" featuring a black-and-white image of two men, one wearing a suit, appearing to discuss something. The cover includes the names of various bands and a special price sticker.
November 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM