It’s Day 23 of the @celerah & @agirlinport_ #vinylwomenchallenge: One Love: Songs of Peace, Love, and Unity (prompt by @rriveramusic). Judy Mowatt - Black Woman (Ashandan, 1979) Gorgeous roots reggae from one of the I-Threes, full of strength, inspiration, and the sound of sincere faith being expressed. In short, CRUCIAL. #augustvinylchallenge #vinylcommunity #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylgram #vinylgeek #vinylcollector #reggae #reggaemusic #reggaevibes #jamaica #jamaicanmusic #rastafari @judymowatt #judymowatt #judymowattblackwoman @tuffgongworldwide https://www.instagram.com/p/CEPqNM3AEFW/?igshid=1hh3yop6011qi

It’s day 31 of the #vinylobjectchallenge from @vinylalan73 and @paettes: Light. Splinter - The Place I Love (Dark Horse, 1975) “China Light, come shine your light on me Make this night the night for you and me Like the East wind you came softly, touched my heart I knew We were meant to be together, sharing as we do.” Those lyrics, while more problematic than profound at least give me an opportunity to share this curiously overlooked album. A passion project for George Harrison, he put a lot of heart, soul, and craft into showcasing the talents of these two. Didn’t really take off - maybe because of those slightly empty-headed lyrics, which pervade the album - but it is a luscious slab of seventies goodness! Thanks for a great challenge!! #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylgram #augustvinylchallenge #vinylgeek #vinylcollector #vinylcollection #records #vinylchallenge #vinylcommunity #splinterband #70smusic #rockandroll #pop https://www.instagram.com/p/CTQo-WqAADB/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s day 30 of the #vinylobjectchallenge from @vinylalan73 and @paettes: Letter. Novelty Daughter - Semigoddess (Stereocure, 2016) The song “Love-Hate Letter” made me think of this for today’s prompt, but it’s never a bad time to listen to and share this lost classic of the last decade. I say “lost” because so few people were as passionate about this album as I am. If you like cutting-edge electronic music overtopped with lush, jazz-inflected vocals, this is for you. After releasing two subsequent albums, its creator, the amazing Faith Harding, also seems to have left the public eye - I hope she’s OK. Hearing her sing live was astonishing and I wish that privilege on all of you. Until then, track this down! #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylgram #augustvinylchallenge #vinylgeek #vinylcollector #vinylcollection #records #vinylchallenge #vinylcommunity @noveltydaughter @faych_ee #electronicmusic #bestof2016 #bestof2010s https://www.instagram.com/p/CTNxEoIAZrI/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s day 29 of the #vinylobjectchallenge from @vinylalan73 and @paettes: Ruler. Scratch and Company - Chapter 1: The Upsetters (Clocktower, 1981) Rest In Peace, ruler. #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylgram #augustvinylchallenge #vinylgeek #vinylcollector #vinylcollection #records #vinylchallenge #vinylcommunity @lee_scratch_perry #ripleeperry #rip #reggae #dub #jamaicanmusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CTKkpYWAwum/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s day 28 of the #vinylobjectchallenge from @vinylalan73 and @paettes: Clock. Bill Haley and his Comets - Rock Around The Clock (Decca, 1955) The 1940s definitely still has its fingerprints all over this record, but Haley’s band is sharp and tight and the energy never flags. There’s a reason the kids all went crazy for it! #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylgram #augustvinylchallenge #vinylgeek #vinylcollector #vinylcollection #records #vinylchallenge #vinylcommunity @billhaleyofficial @deccarecords #rocknroll #50smusic #sockhop https://www.instagram.com/p/CTIrL_1gVLe/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s day 27 of the #vinylobjectchallenge from @vinylalan73 and @paettes: Bottle. Bobby Whitlock - Rock Your Socks Off (Capricorn, 1976) Severely underrated album from the great Bobby Whitlock. Among other jams, it ncludes a tough, funky remake of Why Does Love Have To Be So Sad? and a rocking tune called Bottom Of The Bottle, which compelled its inclusion in today’s prompt. It’s on Spotify now so you have no excuse not to track it down! #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylgram #augustvinylchallenge #vinylgeek #vinylcollector #vinylcollection #records #vinylchallenge #vinylcommunity @bobby_whitlock #capricornrecords #rockandroll #rockmusic #70smusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CTGFbmQA5rn/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s day 26 of the #vinylobjectchallenge from @vinylalan73 and @paettes: Bust. Various Artists - Beethoven Bicentennial Collection: Vol. IX Chamber Music (Deutsche Grammophon, 1972) This comes from a huge set that my father subscribed to in the early 1970s, probably the last serious vinyl collecting he did. And I remember it was very serious business indeed when the latest installment came in. He would carefully unpack it and listen to the whole thing. Occasionally, there were manufacturing problems and he would have to send it back. They’re all excellent performances, though and after he died I selected the rarer repertoire like Folk Songs and Arias and Lieder and Dance Music. Some of this chamber music is also under-recorded, which is not something you can say for the symphonies! #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylgram #augustvinylchallenge #vinylgeek #vinylcollector #vinylcollection #records #vinylchallenge #vinylcommunity @dgclassics #beethoven #classicalmusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CTD308BAq34/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s day 25 of the #vinylobjectchallenge from @vinylalan73 and @paettes: Music. Various Artists - Music Works Showcase 89 (Music Works, 1988) As fine a collection of early dancehall as I’ve heard, with a nice combo of classic vocalists like Sugar Minott and Gregory Isaacs sharing tracks with young guns like Little Twitch and Shabba Ranks. Guaranteed floor filler and highly recommended during a heat wave! #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylgram #augustvinylchallenge #vinylgeek #vinylcollector #vinylcollection #records #vinylchallenge #vinylcommunity #reggae #dancehall #jamaicanmusic #80smusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CTA2rooBVTl/?utm_medium=tumblr