20th May, 2025 10:00
The Annie Nightingale Collection
THE DAMNED - I JUST CAN'T BE HAPPY DJ EDIT 7" (UK PUNK - CHISWICK - LABEL MISPRING - CHIS 120)
THE DAMNED - I JUST CAN'T BE HAPPY DJ EDIT 7" (UK PUNK - CHISWICK - LABEL MISPRING - CHIS 120). A scarce 7" DJ edit pressing of I Just Can't Be Happy Today. The A side is an edited version with different lyrics, missing part of the keyboard solo. Side 2: The Turkey Song has 2 labels stuck to it, one goes right the way across the playing surface. The record; (CHIS 120, 1979 UK DJ edit pressing on Chiswick. CHIS 120 A DJ-1/ cant see B side matrix as the extra label stuck to the record covers it. The etching CAPTS LAST LAUGH is still visible. Side A playing surface is Ex+. Side 2 is unplayable unfortunately due to the extra label. Picture sleeve Anne Nightingale Radio 1 address sticker on is also Ex+).
Sold for £2,000
Hammer Price
THE DAMNED - I JUST CAN'T BE HAPPY DJ EDIT 7" (UK PUNK - CHISWICK - LABEL MISPRING - CHIS 120). A scarce 7" DJ edit pressing of I Just Can't Be Happy Today. The A side is an edited version with different lyrics, missing part of the keyboard solo. Side 2: The Turkey Song has 2 labels stuck to it, one goes right the way across the playing surface. The record; (CHIS 120, 1979 UK DJ edit pressing on Chiswick. CHIS 120 A DJ-1/ cant see B side matrix as the extra label stuck to the record covers it. The etching CAPTS LAST LAUGH is still visible. Side A playing surface is Ex+. Side 2 is unplayable unfortunately due to the extra label. Picture sleeve Anne Nightingale Radio 1 address sticker on is also Ex+).
Auction: The Annie Nightingale Collection, 20th May, 2025
We are thrilled to present this exclusive sale of an exceptional collection of vinyl records and memorabilia from the legendary DJ Annie Nightingale.
As the first female presenter on BBC Radio 1 and a true icon of music broadcasting, Annie's influence spans decades and genres. This unique collection offers a rare glimpse into her extraordinary career, featuring personally curated vinyl, signed items, radio ephemera, and music memorabilia that reflect her passion, taste, and legacy.
Whether you're a dedicated fan, a vinyl collector, or a music history enthusiast, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a piece of broadcasting history.
Check out this BBC programme, Punk & New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale to find out more about how Annie Nightingale led the way as Radio 1's first female DJ and introduced a generation to exciting new sounds as the face of the Old Grey Whistle Test from 1978. Back then, punk was hard to find on mainstream television and Annie sought to build a platform for young people to have their say.
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