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UNION
@unionmusicstore.bsky.social
Vinyl record shop in Lewes, record label (Maiden Voyage Recording Company) and independent music PR (Ark PR)
We like what we like... and tell you about it. Lots!!
Ry Cooder starts the day here, his 1972 album Boomer’s Story has always been a fave.. Open till 6PM today, 11 till 4 Sunday, come say hi..
April 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Tonight’s listening is straight out of the to drawer. Charles Gayle’s mercurial, inquisitive mind alongside Parker’s relentless drive and heart provide the perfect pairing to provide Ali with a beautiful tribute to a long lost friend. Just stunning from start to finish.
April 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Thanks @mojomagazine.bsky.social for a lovely piece on the legend that is Chip Taylor. His new album The Truth And Other Things plays out like an intimate conversation between old, old friends. Chip's in his eighties now but still possesses the kindest of hearts.. Media folks, PM me for a copy!
April 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I think Zoh Amba will produce something magnificent at some point. This isn’t that but it’s mighty fine nonetheless and my favourite music she’s produced this far.
April 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Amazing haul from @hivemindrecords.bandcamp.com Absolutely loving each and every one. Very pleased to be a Hive Mind stockist..
April 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Hank Mobley - High Voltage
I was a Christmas temp at HMV and used to head onto shop floor and grab cassettes of the rack and give them a spin on my lunchbreak. That cover was just so alluring..
March 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Sunday morning on the west coast hanging with the cool cats...

Russ Freeman, Stu Williamson, Red Mitchell, Mel Lewis, Jack Nimitz, Carl Fontana, Bud Shank and the inimitable Bill Perkins. Open till 4PM, come say hi..
March 30, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Prepping for tonight Six Organs Of Admittance gig with some equally sublime Megafaun from 2011 which is perfectly setting the tone.. Open till 6PM, come say hi.
March 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Andrew Barker, William Parker and Jon Irabagon. This has become a firm favourite last couple of months. Well worth a listen, jazz heads..
March 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is already shaping up into a Jackie McLean kind of day.. Open till 6PM, come chat some jazz..
March 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
There is some extraordinary music here, ‘Joy’ alone has notes and runs that bring on emotions I never knew I had. A slightly crumpled CD version…
March 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I’m searchin’ for my mainline… Kicking off the day with Sister Ray on very loud. A banger!! Open till 6PM, be great to see you..
March 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A UK ‘68 first press of Miles Davis’ Miles In The Sky kicks off Friday here at UNION. The first step into fusion from the great second quintet… This is a JOY!
March 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
A ‘69 UK pressing. This still sounds vital and way ahead.. Ornette Coleman from ‘62 live in NYC. #fire
March 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Day just got a million times better. A ‘67 UK ‘Kulu Se Mama’ in tip top condition just came in. This will be coming home with me…
March 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Kicking off the day with a glorious dollop of Wayne Shorter and his ‘66 album Adam’s Apple. Open here till 6PM, be great to see you..
March 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Glorious melodies delicately unpicked and resown as a slight off-kilter masterpiece. A band at the absolute zenith of their powers.
March 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I can see where this is heading! Open till 6PM today, sun is shining, it’s a lovely day..
March 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A playful, bouncy start to the day in the company of two absolute giants. I’m feeling a Braxton immersion incoming after picking up Graham Lock’s book.
March 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We have a few of these in, the new Alabaster DePlume album on @intlanthem.bsky.social Mighty fine it is too!
March 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
American Football’s beautiful debut given some 25th Anniversary love. This is just one of those records that always sounds just right…
March 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Being a McLean fanboy it’s lovely to finally get my hands on this live one from ‘73. McLean pushes the hard bop envelope as far as he ever did helped by a mighty fine trio of Drew, Pedersen and Riel. Glorious album!!
February 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Quite simply put…extraordinary! Uniform ‘American Standard’
February 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Starting day with The Molochs. A heavy Only Ones vibe emanates from this 2017 debut and that’s absolutely fine by me! Open till 6PM today, come say hi!!
February 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Happy to be stocking the three wonderful @intlanthem.bsky.social releases out next month as part of their Eleventh year celebrations. All three are ace!! Pre-order copies at www.unionmusicstore.com
February 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM