Category Archives: music

Celebrate 1979 – The Vinyl Countdown Episode 30



More vinyl singles were sold in 1979 than in any other year. Celebrate that with us on the latest Vinyl Countdown. We hear number ones from Blondie, Anita Ward and The Police. Join us for 20 minutes of fun and music on vinyl.


Summer Disco Fun – Vinyl Countdown Episode 28



Get in the mood for a summer holiday with some great disco music on a Vinyl Countdown special. We have 30 minutes of non stop dance hits from David Bowie, The Isley Brothers, Tavares and many others. Join us for great music on vinyl.


The Vinyl Countdown – Modern Love!



It isn’t just 1970s and 80s music which sounds great on vinyl. Many modern artists are releasing their tracks on it too. On the latest Vinyl Countdown, we hear from George Ezra, Cardi B and The Skints.

Join us for all the fun!


The Disco Genius – Vinyl Countdown Episode 22



He’s the man who revolutionised disco. Giorgio Moroder produced Donna Summer, Irene Cara, Janis Ian and a host of stars. We feature all of that and more on the latest Vinyl Countdown. Join us for 15 minutes of fun.


It’s Eurovision time on The Vinyl Countdown



It’s a Eurovision special on the latest Vinyl Countdown. We look at past winners all played on vinyl. Where would we be without ABBA, Bucks Fizz and a host of others who went on to become big names. Join us for fifteen minutes of fun.


Classic Tracks – Vinyl Countdown Episode 13



We go from the sublime to what some say is the ridiculous in the latest edition of The Vinyl Countdown. There’s a number one smash hit from Althea & Donna, as well as the story of how a Beach Boys hit  was inspired by classical music. Join us for all of that and more as we play and discuss some great music on vinyl. A quarter of an hour of fun.

 


Blondie adds sparkle to Episode 12 of The Vinyl Countdown



Blondie’s Parallel Lines is widely regarded as one of the best albums of the 1970s. We hear about how Debbie Harry and producer Mike Chapman got, as we play a hit single from it. Also, there are tracks from Exile and Smokie. Join us for Episode 12 of The Vinyl Countdown. A quarter of an hour of music and chat on vinyl.