30th January 1979

Jamescampbelltaylor·1/14/2022 in General

30th January 1979

Hello...

I've been looking for a recording or at the very least a set list for John Peel's Radio 1 show on 30th January 1979.

I've done some research and I've discovered that he played four tracks from a session recorded on the 24th by The Lurkers. Earlier in the day The Molesters recorded a session which was broadcast on 6th February.

The reason I'm interested is that I was born seven minutes into the broadcast and I'd be amused to know what track Peel was spinning at the time!

If anyone has any other information or could point me in the right direction I'd be very grateful.

Thanks for this amazing site...

James

Johnpeel3904·1/14/2022

The BBC Written Archives centre is the place to get the track listings of that show, unless somebody uploads the show on this site.

Jamescampbelltaylor·1/14/2022

Thank you! According to their website they only respond to inquiries that are part of an academic or commercial project, after which they grant you an appointment. I'm based in the U.S. but I'm going to write to them anyway and see what happens...!

Johnpeel3904·1/14/2022

They won't email you the playlist. Basically you have to book an appointment to go there. That would be impossible to do when you live in America, unless you are visiting the UK around the time you booked the appointment.

Jamescampbelltaylor·1/14/2022

Exactly... Not sure it's worth a plane ticket. Plus it's in Reading. Probably more chance of someone unearthing an old TDK tape of the show and uploading it here!

GrannyOnBongos·1/20/2022

Thanks for that information

(Edited by GrannyOnBongos)

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