Feb 24, 2012 the late john peel is to have his infamously vast record collection displayed online as part of the space, an experimental digital project supported by the bbc and the arts council of england. John peel presents top gear lp, 1968 bbc records rec 52s wheres the beach. Peel s main archive contained more than 100,000 vinyl records and cds. He also had a more exclusive record box which had 142 records of his.
John peels record box by mattpuritan discogs lists. Apr 30, 2012 john peel s record collection is about to go online. The halfwitted, idealistic notion behind dandelion records and our other violent, capitalist enterprise biscuit music dandelion and biscuit were named after peels pet hamsters biscuit music was the publishing arm of dandelion. Oct 02, 20 documentary first shown on channel 4 in 2005, looking at the most prized records in john peel s huge record collection, which he kept stored in a special box. Netvouz john peel links scrapbook bookmarks by scattyarchive. We teamed up with the john peel archive to find the answer. Nothing leaves the archive by first word records find out more about our record box project mala explores john peel s record collection the rare and ubique david bowie singles from john s collection.
His vinyl collection alone amounted to 26,000 copies. This particular collection has many complete shows from. Take a peek inside john peels secret record box the. John peel tribute is an ongoing netlabel music tribute, where artists contribute a piece of their music, as a way of respect to the legacy of john peel, and to showcase exciting music new and old. Many of the 21 songs do not appear on their early albums, as the band actually used the sessions to experiment with new material. There were few unifying threads running through the labels artist roster except that they all. Shane embury goes to john peels house and talks about the records in john s collection that changed his life. John peels record collection to go online at the space. Stream 458 episodes of john peels radio show 846 hours. The complete dandelion records singles collection 19691972.
Sep 11, 2012 for fans disappointed that the online debut of the late john peels record collection didnt feature actual music off those platters or broadcasts by the legendary british dj, heres the real deal. Details of the first 100 lps of each letter of john peel s record collection were released at the space website in 2012. Back in 1998, boards of canada headed down to john peels radio show to record a session of tracks. A soundcloud users personal collection of recordings of the john peel show has been gaining listeners as word has spread of its existence. Although the records are portrayed as peel s favourites and the box as being the last. John peels record collection to be digitized and displayed. May 01, 2012 now you can explore john peel s record collection. Around the first anniversary of john peels death a wooden box has been found, containing 142 singles that the late dj kept close to him. Oct 26, 2005 john peels record collection threatened to overtake his suffolk home. It seems to be working, but i will keep my fingers crossed. Following the death of his father, john peel, in 2004, ravenscroft was involved as researcher with the channel 4 television documentary john peels record box and, with his mother sheila and other members of the family, in the completion of his fathers autobiography.
Peels son, tom ravenscroft, told the times, i think half these singles are stuff that meant a lot to him, because hes had a box of 7s before this. Documentary first shown on channel 4 in 2005, looking at the most prized records in john peel s huge record collection, which he kept stored in a special box. But in a small, battered wooden box, the muchloved dj kept a precious selection of 7inch singles that meant more to him. John peel s record box by mattpuritan updated 6 months ago. Oct 26, 2005 inside john peels record box where the muchloved dj kept 142 7inch singles that meant the most to him. Emi 1980 of which there is no sign of in the discogs catalogue. But, despite his public presence as certified musical soothsayer, the voracious record collector managed to. Celebrating our mate john peel who is still very much missed. Johns wife, sheila ravenscroft, talks about the curious contents of the box. The most important dj of all time, john peel ruled the airwaves for over five decades. Stream favourites from john peels record collection by. The box contains a small private collection of the british radio dj john peel who died in 2004 at the age of 65. John peels record box tv movie 2005 plot summary imdb. Survival of the fattest 1984 vinyl mp3 19230202337.
Although the records are portrayed as peels favourites and the box as being the last thing he would grab if his home were burning down, the selection doesnt. An exclusive insight into the private record collection of the renowned dj and broadcaster, marking the first anniversary of his death. John peels record box around the first anniversary of john peels death a wooden box has been found, containing 142 singles that the late dj kept close to him. May 01, 2012 britains most celebrated record collection is up for scrutiny. Online archive will allow music fans to explore legendary djs albums and studio. The list with links to cds containing the songs, where available in progress. Take a peek inside john peels secret record box the vinyl. Covering sessions from 1981, 1983 and 1984, the band are captured in bullish mood, free of the contractual worries that choked their career, and free to do what they always enjoyed most making music. John peels record box is a documentary film made by elaine shepherd, released on 14 november 2005 on channel 4.
Working initially in tv as a production assistant, ravenscroft also developed as a journalist researching new music. Britains most celebrated record collection is up for scrutiny. It ran as an active label issuing albums and singles for around four years. John peels widow working with the bbc and the arts council following. Aug 07, 20 image caption john peel pictured next to his record collection as it was in the 1970s. John peels record box by mattpuritan updated 6 months ago. John peels widow, sheila ravenscroft, lets alexis petridis take a first look at the. John robert parker ravenscroft obe 30 august 1939 25 october 2004, known professionally as john peel, was an english disc jockey, radio presenter, record producer and journalist.
Richard branson talks about john peel s part in kick started the career of mike oldfield, the virgin record label and the start of the virgin empire. John peel kept a small wooden box containing 143 of his favourite singles. A wooden box containing 142 singles was discovered among peels belongings after the djs death and subsequently became the subject of a. John peel sessions 19871990 cd, 1993 strange fruit, sfrcd122 john peel sessions 19921995 cd, 1998 cooking vinyl cook cd 146 the complete peel sessions 6xcd, 2007 castle cmxbx 1447 welfare state. Duplicates havent been included and missing is entry 27 dreamland express. John peel suffered none of my mothers qualms in his lifetime. All material is now available at john peel archive and youtube. John peels 142 favourite records featuring status quo, sheena easton twice and bill oddie. John peels record collection goes online pitchfork. The legendary uk radio broadcaster john peel started his own record label along with business partner clive selwood in 1969. Mala of digital mystikz in a series of record boxes, we asked a stellar lineup of musicians to handpick the records from john s collection that chart their own musical stories, and give you a guided tour. John peels record collection goes online john peel the.
John peels record collection to be preserved in online. John peels online record collection gets hits bbc news. This session is melodic, it has an organic quality, it feels alive so do we think at least. Sep 12, 2012 a soundcloud users personal collection of recordings of the john peel show has been gaining listeners as word has spread of its existence. John peels record box also features interviews and anecdotes from close friends and family including his wife sheila, sir elton john, ronnie wood, roger daltrey, fergal sharkey, jack white and michael palin. May 01, 2012 as reported in february, the initial run of releases from the late dj john peel s legendary record collection are now available to hear online at the space. John peel s widow, sheila ravenscroft, lets alexis petridis take a first look at the djs vast and surprising haul. A wooden box containing 142 singles was discovered among peels belongings after the djs. John peels record collection is being put online in virtual form.
Many archivists and friends continue to work hard ensuring present and future generations have access to this enviable legacy. John peels record box pete wylie pete wylie on john peel. Mala of digital mystikz in a series of record boxes, we asked a stellar lineup of musicians to handpick the records from johns collection that chart their own musical stories, and give you a guided tour. He was the longest serving of the original bbc radio 1 djs, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004. Jun 18, 20 selected from over one hundred thousand of his records, peel kept a personal collection of one hundred 45s in a box under his desk. John peels record collection threatened to overtake his suffolk home. Archive of john peel radio shows to stream and download the.
Details of the first 100 lps of each letter of john peels record collection were released at the space website in 2012. Mark lamarrs gods jukebox, a weekly threehour overnight show which ran on radio 2 from. We are always eager to hear your submissions of high quality tracks from any genre of. Nothing leaves the archive by first word records find out more about our record box project mala explores john peels record collection the rare and ubique david bowie singles from johns collection. When we looked through the box when john died, i was actually quite surprised. Sep 12, 2014 john peel, who died a decade ago next month. Shane embury goes to john peels house and talks about the records in johns collection that changed his life.
Im not sure what any of it has to do with john peels record collection. The complete singles collection of the late and legendary dj john peels beloved dandelion records, compiled and brought to you for the very first time by cherry red records. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited. John peel s priceless record collection threatened to over take his home in suffolk. With the record box project we have tried to delve deeper into the historical context of the records, because johns collection is not just dusty records on a shelf. John peel s widow working with the bbc and the arts council. The quietus features john peels records john peels. See more ideas about john peel, this or that questions and peel sessions. A wooden box containing 142 singles was discovered among peel s belongings after the djs death and subsequently became the subject of a channel 4 documentary. Archive of john peel radio shows to stream and download. John peels record collection goes online another kind. He was the longest serving of the original bbc radio 1 djs, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004 he was one of the first broadcasters to play psychedelic rock and progressive rock records on.
Listen to your favorite songs from favourites from john peels record collection by various artists now. But in a small, battered wooden box, the dj kept a precious selection of 7inch singles that meant more to him than any of the others. Starting on tuesday, the john peel centre for creative arts will begin uploading details of the late djs cherished vinyl, unveiling 2,600. At last comes our 7th release, gathered for your listening pleasure with all our love and care. John peels record box by curator with box john peel record vinyl by 2 users. This used the collection as a starting point to explore peel s life and musical tastes, with comments from family, friends, musicians and colleagues. The songs and recordings that introduced the chameleons to music fans across the world, courtesy of legendary broadcaster john peel. John peels record collection goes online john peel. John peel s virtual record collection attracted 120,000 visitors in its first six months online, curators said. John robert parker ravenscroft, obe 30 august 1939 25 october 2004, known professionally as john peel, was an english disc jockey, radio presenter, record producer and journalist. While three of the tunes they taped there happy cycling, aquarius and olson were all packaged up as a warp records ep a year later, bar xyz.
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