20th May, 2025 10:00
The Annie Nightingale Collection
THE FRESHIES/ CHRIS SIEVEY AND RELATED - 7" PACK (FRANK SIDEBOTTOM)
THE FRESHIES/ CHRIS SIEVEY AND RELATED - 7" PACK (FRANK SIDEBOTTOM). A smashing pack of 12 7" singles by The Freshies and lead single Chris Sievey, the brains behind the legendary character Frank Sidebottom. Titles include I'm In Love With The Girl On The Manchester Megastore Check-out Desk (RAZZ 11, signed on cover to Annie from Chris), The Men From Banana (RAZZ 3, Signed on inner sleeve from Annie from Chris), Oh Girl (RAZZ 7, signed inner sleeve), I'm In Love (RAZZ 12, inc press release signed by Chris), Camouflage (EMI 5398), Baiser Last (TOSH 109), Fasten Your Seat Belts (BUY 158), Wrap Up Your Rockets (MCA 693), My Tapes Gone (RAZZ 4, signed on inner sleeve), Yellow (RAZZ 6, with insert), Wrap Up The Rock (MCA 693) and Dancin' Doctors (RP508). Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
Sold for £260
Hammer Price
THE FRESHIES/ CHRIS SIEVEY AND RELATED - 7" PACK (FRANK SIDEBOTTOM). A smashing pack of 12 7" singles by The Freshies and lead single Chris Sievey, the brains behind the legendary character Frank Sidebottom. Titles include I'm In Love With The Girl On The Manchester Megastore Check-out Desk (RAZZ 11, signed on cover to Annie from Chris), The Men From Banana (RAZZ 3, Signed on inner sleeve from Annie from Chris), Oh Girl (RAZZ 7, signed inner sleeve), I'm In Love (RAZZ 12, inc press release signed by Chris), Camouflage (EMI 5398), Baiser Last (TOSH 109), Fasten Your Seat Belts (BUY 158), Wrap Up Your Rockets (MCA 693), My Tapes Gone (RAZZ 4, signed on inner sleeve), Yellow (RAZZ 6, with insert), Wrap Up The Rock (MCA 693) and Dancin' Doctors (RP508). Condition is generally VG+ to 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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