Monthly Archives: May 2011

EMI’s First CD Plant In The UK, Swindon 1986

Posted on May 15, 2011 by The Curator

On this day 25 years ago… 15th May 1986, EMI opened its first UK CD pressing plant in Swindon, in Penny Lane Greenbridge Industrial Estate. Interesting of itself? Well, perhaps if you live in Swindon, or the UK. But there’s … Continue reading →

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Roger Waters The Wall, with David Gilmour

Posted on May 13, 2011 by The Curator

We were lucky enough to be at The O2 tonight for Roger’s The Wall with Dave: The O2 is a great venue, and with the whole of the stage end covered by The Wall and with the sound effects from … Continue reading →

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The Doctor and Floydpodcast.com

Posted on May 12, 2011 by The Curator

I was a fit and healthy Floyd fan from a young age. I remember vividly the clear vinyl copy of TDSOTM my Sister had in late 70s (but didn’t know at the time it was a French import). Whilst older … Continue reading →

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‘The Return Of The Son Of Nothing’ (aka Echoes)

Posted on May 1, 2011 by The Curator

40 Years Ago Today… On the 1st of May 1971, Pink Floyd visited the Abbey Road studios to record parts for the Meddle album. They were under pressure from EMI to release a new record; indeed EMI released Relics later … Continue reading →

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