20th May, 2025 10:00
The Annie Nightingale Collection
PREDATOR - PUNK MAN/ PAPERBOY SONG 7" (PUNK - W/ INSERT & LETTER - SOL 1)
PREDATOR - PUNK MAN/ PAPERBOY SONG 7" (PUNK - W/ INSERT & LETTER - SOL 1) The debut and only 7" release Punk Man/ Paperboy Song by Predator. Includes the scarce lyric insert and also a hand-wrriten letter from Criminal Records to Annie, requesting radio airplay. (SOL 1, 1978 UK pressing on Bust. Labels are bright and legible. Lyric insert has a light bend corner. Record is strong VG+, displays a couple of hairline/ light paper marks. Comes in plain black paper sleeve).
Sold for £340
Hammer Price
PREDATOR - PUNK MAN/ PAPERBOY SONG 7" (PUNK - W/ INSERT & LETTER - SOL 1) The debut and only 7" release Punk Man/ Paperboy Song by Predator. Includes the scarce lyric insert and also a hand-wrriten letter from Criminal Records to Annie, requesting radio airplay. (SOL 1, 1978 UK pressing on Bust. Labels are bright and legible. Lyric insert has a light bend corner. Record is strong VG+, displays a couple of hairline/ light paper marks. Comes in plain black paper sleeve).
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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