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@justplayed

Music obsessive. Record shop frequenter. Occasional self-elected gatekeeper. Clash Magazine’s vinyl nerd. @justplayed on Twitter, @justplayedvinyl on Threads & IG.

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Ben Earl seemed so sure they’d win.
You wouldn’t act like that in public otherwise, surely?

07.03.2026 18:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
High quality pundit Matt Dawson predicting the final quarter of Italy versus England:
“Italy have run themselves ragged. They have played really well but there isn't a lot left in their tank.”

High quality pundit Matt Dawson predicting the final quarter of Italy versus England: “Italy have run themselves ragged. They have played really well but there isn't a lot left in their tank.”

07.03.2026 18:40 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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My handmade, special packaged copy👇(1/50!) of this-to me-unknown gem. And by special, I mean SPECTACULAR.
We must cherish those who put love and dedication to their passion and share it

🏆🏆🏆@unspunheroes.com

@justplayed.bsky.social @webuyrecords.bsky.social #vinylcommunity #musicsky #JamesVarda

05.03.2026 14:29 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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Damon Albarn: Four years; four projects. Snapshot of a polymath. — Pete Paphides Damon Albarn is 50 today. I think he’s the greatest British songwriter of his generation. He might also be the most versatile and prolific one too. Between 2007 and 2010, I interviewed him four times ...

Some fine work here, mind you:

www.petepaphides.co.uk/writing/damo...

04.03.2026 13:06 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

WHAT a choice

04.03.2026 13:05 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Having that thought again about how few magazine specials on Damon’s work there have been, how there’s no definitive podcast and no substantial biography about him. I know he moves at such a rate, but so much there to unpick.

04.03.2026 13:03 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The standard 2LP, white label indie store 2LP and deluxe 2CD edition of the new Gorillaz album, ‘The Mountain’.

The standard 2LP, white label indie store 2LP and deluxe 2CD edition of the new Gorillaz album, ‘The Mountain’.

Have hit the sweet spot that always happens with Damon's songs where the hooks take hold and the melodies soar.
Great cut by Matt Colton too.

04.03.2026 12:02 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0
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Blank Arcades, by Andrew Rumsey 16 track album

Treated myself to one of the 50 copies of @andrewrumsey.bsky.social’s new - and brilliant - album, Blank Arcades. I discovered Andrew’s music via @justplayed.bsky.social back in 2023, and I’m so happy I did.

Listen/buy here: andrewrumseymusic.bandcamp.com/album/blank-...

01.03.2026 20:06 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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She’s consistent, at least

28.02.2026 14:09 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ah, I really like The Waeve!

27.02.2026 20:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Yes. My least favourite of Damon’s modes

27.02.2026 19:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Can’t see there will be anything soon

27.02.2026 18:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Could be an intriguing addition to the process of listening for the @clashmusic.com vinyl review column I write. The Jan/Feb roundup will be with you soon.

25.02.2026 13:09 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
McCartney ‘Man On The Run’ soundtrack vinyl

McCartney ‘Man On The Run’ soundtrack vinyl

A little Macca in the sunshine

25.02.2026 12:56 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ep 74. We've sent Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social out on interview duty for Lazarus The Second Coming of Bowie... We've a heap of vinyl stupidity. News...a city report and a David Bowie quiz involving a saucepan.
Episode pod.link/1456163688
Support the show. ko-fi.com/webuyrecords

17.02.2026 10:24 👍 27 🔁 9 💬 3 📌 1

Sack all the subs, they said. What economic benefit do they even provide, they said. No one will even notice, they said.

15.02.2026 12:52 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Which one is meant to be Morrissey?

15.02.2026 12:42 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
A picture with no caption or credit in today’s The Observer

A picture with no caption or credit in today’s The Observer

All going well over at @theobserveruk.bsky.social

15.02.2026 11:59 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
Jon Lucien ‘Search For The Inner Self’ from Kent Soul

Jon Lucien ‘Search For The Inner Self’ from Kent Soul

Remember to use both hands

15.02.2026 09:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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BBC Radio Wales - BBC Introducing with Adam Walton, Himalayas, Georgia Ruth & Frank Black Live tracks from Himalayas, a chat with Georgia Ruth & words of wisdom from Frank Black.

That was one of my favourite shows of recent years… great music and some amazing guests.

If you have an opportunity, it’s here on BBC Sounds…

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Thanks for listening / diolch am wrando… couldn’t do this without you.

Nos da x

15.02.2026 00:09 👍 8 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
‘A Stranger I May Be - Savoy Gospel 1954-1966’ - 2LP compilation on Honest Jon’s

‘A Stranger I May Be - Savoy Gospel 1954-1966’ - 2LP compilation on Honest Jon’s

Letting the sunshine in this morning

14.02.2026 10:37 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An Honest Jon’s record bag

An Honest Jon’s record bag

Putting things right after the horror of the rugby

08.02.2026 16:36 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Dear God

07.02.2026 17:43 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Very much this man’s feelings too.
Truly staggering

07.02.2026 13:57 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

“While women do a lot of things and stuff, things are basically equal now and the disparity doesn’t exist anymore. The feminist thing has got out of control.”
Just overheard in Waterstones in Richmond. I say overheard, he was essentially broadcasting with his duck-whistle voice.

07.02.2026 13:39 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A Welsh rugby shirt, worn by a supporter with very little hope and quite a serving of trepidation.

A Welsh rugby shirt, worn by a supporter with very little hope and quite a serving of trepidation.

*shudders*

07.02.2026 10:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

Or a challenge?

01.02.2026 16:56 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Your next read, @vinylcarbooty.bsky.social?

01.02.2026 14:26 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
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Decent vinyl master for this one

31.01.2026 14:42 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Qobuz Connect has finally made it to the earlier Cambridge Audio streamers and - to these ears - sounds superb.

27.01.2026 20:58 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0