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STUPIDS and HARD-ONS

Posted on January 25, 2011 by MONO Equipped

STUPIDS and HARD-ONS – “No Cheese” EP, Waterfront Records, 1988 Back in 1988, UK skate punk band, The Stupids, decided to tour around Oz with fellow power pop punk band and Australia’s very own, The Hard-Ons. I wasn’t old enough to … Continue reading →

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SOME DUDE SELLS HIS RECORD COLLECTION…

Posted on September 11, 2010 by MONO Equipped

This Australian chap wants to sell off his 35 year collection as he has no time to listen to them anymore. Head on over to http://www.chainpurr.com/ and check out what’s on offer. I saw some Sunnyboys stuff there, a Stooges record, … Continue reading →

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Dead Format Website

Posted on September 2, 2010 by MONO Equipped

I recently discovered this website called Dead Format. It’s a great website with news and information of vinyl releases with pressing info, photos, label, where to buy, etc. I suggest you check out it out if you collect records and … Continue reading →

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MISSING LINK RECORDS and COLLECTORS CORNER MERGE!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by MONO Equipped

I’m a little late in reporting this as it made the news on Monday but I figured it belongs here also. Apologies. SOURCE: http://messandnoise.com/news/4036170 Melbourne Record Store Institutions Merge News posted Monday, August 16 2010 at 04:00 PM. In order to stem … Continue reading →

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ESSENDON 2ND HAND

Posted on August 10, 2010 by MONO Equipped

I have to say, finding this store was a real treat and even better for me is that this store is just mere minutes from my house. Situated right next to Essendon train station, getting to and finding this store is … Continue reading →

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The world’s largest record collection…

Posted on July 29, 2010 by MONO Equipped

Many of you have probably already seen this but if you haven’t, I do recommend sitting yourself down and prepare to be amazed. This is incredible… and it’s also for sale. For the measly price of 3 Million, this could all … Continue reading →

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OFF THE HIP RECORDS

Posted on July 28, 2010 by MONO Equipped

Tucked down an alley in the centre of Melbourne, label and record store Off The Hip houses some of the finest wares in rock, garage, power pop, blues, soul, psych and other gems close to or within these genres. Stocking both new … Continue reading →

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Gold in Geneva

Posted on July 27, 2010 by MONO Equipped

In April, I was wandering around Europe with a band when I stumbled into a record store called l’Usine in Geneva, Switzerland. It was actually a gig venue but while setting up, I was asked if I wanted to see the venue … Continue reading →

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