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Bought OTD in 1971: dug this one out and have played it often over the last few days. It’s really terrific: as a fan of psych excess I like the arrangements and the songs - No Man, Pleasant Street, Mountain, Morning Glory are very strong
OTD in 1980: Feb 7, Joy Division's first full home town show for over three months. Tony asks me to do a poster; Rob asks me to DJ. Tony also asked Daniel Meadows to take photos - three of them here
This wonderful record was 50 years old yesterday. It is short, uncompromising, and perfect
Three roughs that Derek Jarman made for a possible cover of England's Dreaming, way back in 1991. They were never used, sadly, nor are they in the Manchester art Gallery show - but much else is #DerekJarmanProtest!
Bought OTD 50 years ago: ace second album of blues belting pop psych from 19 year old Terry Reid. Key tracks: Rich Kid Blues, Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace
The Beatles' Love Me Do released OTD 5 October 1962. Reviewed in Disc publication date 6 October 1962, and also granted a New To You featurette #thebeatles
The Profumo Affair was a publishing sensation: this overview was from October 1963. Great end papers