Bob Stanley

Bobbie Gentry’s uber rare Thunder in the Afternoon. First time ever on vinyl, a new release on the Measured Mile label. www.acerecords.co.uk/thunder-in-t...

Soft Cell, The Twelve Inch Singles (Some Bizzare, 1982)

Soft Cell were the first group whose preferred mode of expression was not the album or the 45 but the 12-inch single, and this compilation is one of the half-dozen or so greatest releases of the ‘80s. #daveball

Breaking out the Glen Campbell obscurities in the Record Room tonight. What a voice. I always feel better when a Glen Campbell record has been part of my day. patreon.com/bobstanley

Good to see Nelson, Lancs getting tourism props in the Guardian. Also: Wilkinsons the best 2nd hand hifi shop in the north; Slaters ice cream parlour; Mansha sweet centre; and Music Box for records/DVDs. Plus Nelson FC once beat Real Madrid, away. www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...

I was never a fan, but I'm thrilled that an album like this is getting the 4 disc treatment. I've been worrying that the deluxe edition age has been slowing down to a halt.

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I interviewed the reclusive but absolutely charming Alan Tarney for the Record Room this week. One of my all-time favourite producers. Cliff, A-Ha, Lotus Eaters... patreon.com/bobstanley

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Friends! In the Record Room this week we've had... a dig into Barbara Moore's Chappell library recordings, much fun to be had with Dionne Warwick's Scepter albums, PLUS the Crocheted Doughnut Ring, Gene Chandler, Glenn Miller, Eddie Kendricks, and more! patreon.com/bobstanley

This’ll be fun.

Now available in Spanish.

Unpicking the mystery of Micky Moonshine, the man who - with one solitary 7" to his name - connected Wigan Casino, primitive electronica, and junk shop glam. In the Record Room at 12.45 today! patreon.com/bobstanley

THE HUMAN LEAGUE OPEN YOUR HEART

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THE BELOVED THE SUN RISING

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T.REX RIDE A WHITE SWAN

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#OtD 2 Oct 1766 the Nottingham Great Cheese Riot began. Angry at the excessive price of cheese, a mob formed who seized it and began wheeling or carrying the cheeses away, bowling over the mayor with a cheese. The army put down rioting 2 days later stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9225...

On "Static" from 8pm we'll speak to London's long-serving pop supremos Saint Etienne (@bobpetesarah.bsky.social) about what's set to be their final-ever album, the incandescent "International" ...
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In the Record Room this week... the complex relationship between the Beatles and the Shadows, much closer than you might think... plus tonight a rifle through my Honeybus records. Perfect sounds for early autumn. Why not pop in? patreon.com/bobstanley

Record Club Show Sept 2025 - Saint Etienne New Album and Bradford Music Celebrations An extra special show as Rob & Will are joined again by Bob Stanley to talk about the new (& final) Saint Etienne album, International; by local Bradford musicians Gus Bousfield and Adam Hunte to hear...

Our latest radio show is now on our Mixcloud page for your listening pleasure. Rob & Will chat to @rockingbob.bsky.social @augustinbo.bsky.social & @flashcassette.bsky.social about the new @bobpetesarah.bsky.social album and the Bradford music scene. It’s a corker!

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I'm not surprised.

Come on down!

I’m nothing if not predictable.

I had no idea this existed. It makes Mansfield sound quite romantic

Beautiful goal!

I think that would have been Bruce Welch’s local.

YouTube video by Ina Chansons Billie DAVIS "I can remember"

In the Record Room tonight - I tip my hat to Billie Davis, one of the greatest UK female singers of the 60s. What a look! What a sound! Billie Davis! patreon.com/bobstanley www.youtube.com/watch?v=-27p...

"Allergies to dust and rain": Paul Simon's Hearts And Bones | Bob Stanley's Record Room Get more from Bob Stanley's Record Room on Patreon

Terrific, definitive piece by @rockingbob.bsky.social that really does make you rush off to listen to Paul Simon's wonderful Hearts & Bones. www.patreon.com/posts/allerg...

Supporting the Jam, sausages with the Bay City Rollers and defying skinheads: post-punk girl group Dolly Mixture look back The all-girl trio gave punk a playful spin and drew admirers in Paul Weller and Captain Sensible – but, singer Debsey Wykes recalls, faced confusion for being out of step with era’s noise and anger

Supporting the Jam, sausages with the Bay City Rollers and defying skinheads: post-punk girl group Dolly Mixture look back

New single from Quatermass III who opened for Saint Etienne back in 2022. Band member Gordon King (World Of Twist, Erarl Brutus, Pre-New) gave us two wonderful remixes of Avenue (Variety Club & Butlins) back in 1992. Check it out..

A *packed* Record Club Radio Show at 9pm tonight on BCB Radio. Local lad @rockingbob.bsky.social chats to Rob & Will about the new top 10 @bobpetesarah.bsky.social album International; plus @augustinbo.bsky.social & @flashcassette.bsky.social *and* more top Bradford tunes! Yay!

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