20th May, 2025 10:00
The Annie Nightingale Collection
JOHN MARTYN - SOLID AIR LP (WHITE LABEL + 7" - ILPS 9226)
JOHN MARTYN - SOLID AIR LP (WHITE LABEL + 7" - ILPS 9226). A wuailty pack of 2 LPs/ 7" by British singer-songwriter John Martyn. Titles include Solid Air (ILPS 9226, white label test pressing. ILPS 9226 A-1U/ B-1U matrix. Aside matrix etched, B side machine stamped. Labels have some hand-written info on, album name/ side etc. Record would benefit from a professional clean. Visually VG+ but may clean up to an Ex) and Deny This Love (PERM 1, record VG+/ sleeve Ex).
Sold for £160
Hammer Price
JOHN MARTYN - SOLID AIR LP (WHITE LABEL + 7" - ILPS 9226). A wuailty pack of 2 LPs/ 7" by British singer-songwriter John Martyn. Titles include Solid Air (ILPS 9226, white label test pressing. ILPS 9226 A-1U/ B-1U matrix. Aside matrix etched, B side machine stamped. Labels have some hand-written info on, album name/ side etc. Record would benefit from a professional clean. Visually VG+ but may clean up to an Ex) and Deny This Love (PERM 1, record VG+/ sleeve 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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