I was recently asked the question “What has changed for Avalanche since the book came out in 2009 ?” for the 6th edition of the Graham Jones book Last Shop Standing. It is as concise as I could muster and will come as no surprise to many of you. Since 2009 the biggest change for […]
Coming soon ! Meanwhile – 10 Things That Need To Change To Save Independent Venues http://thequietus.com/articles/14349-live-music-independent-music-week
So a month later than expected but I’ve set a date with the landlord for leaving. There have been several attempts to persuade me to stay and it is not impossible that I could still choose to stay in the Grassmarket but it is unlikely. Still too many permutations to say anything further but fear […]
Still amazed at how many people refer to the blog and/or twitter when in the shop but hopefully at least that means it is a good way to let people know what is happening. There are too many ifs and buts at the moment to make too clear a statement but I’m receiving offers all […]
We have to clear a mountain of stock to get down to sensible levels before we leave. None of this buying in crap to sell or 10% discounts on overpriced goods. There will be new deals all the time but tomorrow will see some very special deals indeed. 1,000s of 7″s + CD singles reduced […]
Most people appreciate that I sell customers the albums I think they will like not the albums I think they should like. Obviously over time my own taste has influenced the shop but also our customers have influenced me ! I will as part of our 30th anniversary make up some compilations of my favourite […]
£10 Jesse Garon & The Desperadoes – The Rain Fell Down Label: Narodnik – NRK-002 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM Country: UK Released: 1986 £8 Hook ‘N’ Pull Gang, The – Pour It Down Yer Throat / Gasoline Label: Bitch Hog Records – BITCH 1 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM Country: UK Released: 1987 x £5 (record […]
I’ll gradually list these online but any questions feel free to ask. I’ve also been asked if I will sell wholesale and so long as I have quantity the answer is yes. 13 First Fridays – 88 Lines about 44 Women 12″ (featuring Andrew from Jesse Garon) Riverhead – Alpharetta 12″ (toured with Jesse […]
Desperate Bicycles – Smokescreen Mono RR1 Vinyl looks mint. Sleeve is best I’ve ever seen as it is so flimsy but not perfect. The date 28 8 91 has been written in pencil inside the sleeve I would guess by a shop selling it. Doesn’t detract and I didn’t want to try rubbing it out ! £40 […]
All mint Josh Homme & PJ Harvey / Desert Sessions – Crawl Home £18 PJ Harvey – The Glorious Land £12 PJ Harvey – When Under Ether £8 PJ Harvey – You Come Through £6 PJ Harvey – The Letter £5 PJ Harvey – The Piano £5 Add £2 […]
