Flyright Records
(Mar 30, 2012) Tony May said:Having spoken to the owner of 'Second Spin' in Bexhill, Phillip Barrie, who took over the old Flywright premises in all likelihood the shop closed in 1984/5. Philip told me that Second Spin opened for business in Bexhill in 1985 so it must have been either this year or the previous I would say. Not sure why the shop failed as it always seemed busy whenever I was in there and Second Spin is still going today so it was nothing to do with the location. flag like
(Mar 12, 2012) Tony May said:Not sure exactly when Flyright closed down but I do remember seeing a new 12" of Prince's - Let's Work in the shop so it must be around the early to mid 80's. Wish I'd bought that 12" actually because it was the only copy I've ever seen! Prince wasn't a big deal then. Picked up the original 12" of Wham Rap in the shop I remember that. Second Spin took over the premises shortly after Flyright Closed and is still in existence today (2012).
Flyright Records is a British record label incorporated in 1970 by Mike Leadbitter Blues Unlimited, Simon Napier, and Bruce Bastin. It specialises in reissuing pre and post war blues and jazz recordings. Mike and Simon knew the young Peter Guralnick
through his interest in writng about the blues.
Comment
Used to buy blues records there,mid 70's,good people,sent me to the wholesale department,next to the station.As a spotty awkward teenager,I would knock on the door,walk in,and give a list of records,to whoever was there.They always sorted me out,suggested better records and only charged wholesale....Times have changed.
Name
Dave Haddon
(2018)
Comment
Purchased CD "Live from Tilburg Holland 1971" recording of Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie concert. I attended that concert at age 15. Bought this CD especially for track 9 "C Jam Blues" but on the CD it fades out several minutes early. Do you have a digital copy of the entire track? I would dearly love to have it. Thank you.
Name
Timothy Sherman
(2020)
Comment
I was the Principal comic with "The Fol-De-Rols" at the De La Warr in 1975. My friend the drummer, Pete lindup, and I spent a lot of time perusing the jazz in the shop and warehouse. Lovely days.
Name
Alton Douglas
(2021)
2019 Exhibtion Blues Unlimited Bexhill
(Mar 12, 2012) Tony May said:Not sure exactly when Flyright closed down but I do remember seeing a new 12" of Prince's - Let's Work in the shop so it must be around the early to mid 80's. Wish I'd bought that 12" actually because it was the only copy I've ever seen! Prince wasn't a big deal then. Picked up the original 12" of Wham Rap in the shop I remember that. Second Spin took over the premises shortly after Flyright Closed and is still in existence today (2012).
Flyright Records is a British record label incorporated in 1970 by Mike Leadbitter Blues Unlimited, Simon Napier, and Bruce Bastin. It specialises in reissuing pre and post war blues and jazz recordings. Mike and Simon knew the young Peter Guralnick
through his interest in writng about the blues.
Comment
Used to buy blues records there,mid 70's,good people,sent me to the wholesale department,next to the station.As a spotty awkward teenager,I would knock on the door,walk in,and give a list of records,to whoever was there.They always sorted me out,suggested better records and only charged wholesale....Times have changed.
Name
Dave Haddon
(2018)
Comment
Purchased CD "Live from Tilburg Holland 1971" recording of Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie concert. I attended that concert at age 15. Bought this CD especially for track 9 "C Jam Blues" but on the CD it fades out several minutes early. Do you have a digital copy of the entire track? I would dearly love to have it. Thank you.
Name
Timothy Sherman
(2020)
Comment
I was the Principal comic with "The Fol-De-Rols" at the De La Warr in 1975. My friend the drummer, Pete lindup, and I spent a lot of time perusing the jazz in the shop and warehouse. Lovely days.
Name
Alton Douglas
(2021)
2019 Exhibtion Blues Unlimited Bexhill
Diane Stephenson Flyright Music Week 70's.
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