I love 45s, but I’m not entirely sure why. The sound like crap, come with cheap and nasty artwork, and are a hindrance to care for (don’t fit in record boxes, some need spindle adaptors…). With that said though I’m a sucker for a bargain, and nothing is cheaper than old 45s.
half n’ half
There’s something about 45s that encourages me to buy music I’d never collect in any other format. Junk, really. Here’s a selection of what I picked up this week, with a nice fifty-fifty split between junk and music.
- Labi Siffre – Watch Me (not junk)
- Adriano Celentano – Prisencolinensinainciusol (not junk)
- Black Gorilla – Gimme Dat Banana
- Kid Creole & The Coconuts – Annie, I’m Not Your Daddy
I’ll admit I’ve not actually listened to the Siffre record yet, but I know he’s good for it.