A brand new paperback reprint of this well received book originally published in 2016.
"Scottish Book Of The Week - Dundee Courier 17th December 2016" 9/10.
Anyone with even the slightest interest in music will be left with a cheesy grin and the words "I'd forgotten about that band" echoing in their head after reading this collection.
Over 220 pages.
This book came about after I posted a few flyers on social media, and people were interested. It's certainly not an exhaustive or complete set.
I thought someone else would get round to putting together a book like this, then a friend nudged me to do it and I realised not everyone collects like me. I may be one of a few who actually has this stuff. So here goes...
Every Sunday I religiously went to the church of Dance Factory at Fat Sams. I ended up being a DJ there too, but this isn't an advert for them. It's where I went, it's what I did, so inevitably this collection is going to swing towards Ward Road.
You'll also find flyers for other Dundee based clubs such as; Club Feet, The Halt, The Ad Lib, West Port Bar, The Rep, Dundee University, Bar Chevrolet (Chevies) and Soul Kiss Club, all of which I attended on a fairly regular basis.
I've scanned these flyers just the way they are with creases, tears and beer stains remaining. The way it should be.
You'll find an Artist Index at the back of the book.
Find the band, the page number they are on, and happy reminiscing.
JB
The Courier 'Weekend' Review:
"Nostalgia can be dangerous, blinding you so much you need rose-tinted specs forever after. No such danger exists with Forgotten Music Flyers by Jan Burnett, however.
Anyone in their forties or fifties with even the slightest interest in music will be left with a cheesy grin and the words "I'd forgotten about that band" echoing in their head after reading this collection.
Dundee lad Jan owns Chute Records and plays with long-running local band Spare Snare. The book is made up of his fliers for gigs in and around Dundee from 1982 to 1994 - and makes you realise the city was a hot destination for the who's-who of 80s indie.
In this age when anyone with Photoshop can seemingly knock together a mini-masterpiece, it's easy to forget there was a time when it all took a bit longer. And bearing that in mind, you really can appreciate the time and sheer love that went into these visual treats. Typefaces, photos and layouts scream of imagination.
It's also a snapshot into a world before YouTube and Spotify, where if you wanted to hear or be heard, you had to get out of your bedroom and on to that stage or into that pub or club.
Whether you are from Dundee or not - I was following a similar scene in my native Newcastle around this time - this is a priceless journey into a nostalgia that won't hurt the eyes. 9/10"
You will also receive a free Chute Records Sampler download and have the option of the book being signed by Jan or not.
The book shall be posted Standard Class or Air Mail.
Includes unlimited streaming of
Chute Records Sampler
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Sounds –
'Sounds' Orange Vinyl - Warehouse find!
Spare Snare
£18 GBP
MIX UP –
Supporters Exclusive Package: Signed CD, T Shirt & Badge : GET YOUR NAME IN THE CD BOOKLET!
Spare Snare
£33 GBP
I Love You, I Hate You + Learn To Play (2 x CD) for 50p!
Spare Snare
£0.50 GBP
Full Colour Christmas 2023 Poster Prints, designed by Phill Jupitus
Spare Snare
£5 GBP
The Brutal (Redux) –
Vinyl + CD + Cassette Bundle - Limited to 15 copies
Spare Snare
£20 GBP
The Beggars Banquet Singles CD
Secession
£12 GBP
Christmas 2023 CDR - spray painted, hand numbered and signed by the band!
Spare Snare
£5 GBP
The Brutal –
The Brutal on cassette + a whole side of the album recorded live + Spare Snare analogue tape winder
Spare Snare
£10 GBP
The Classic 'SCOTTISH!' T Shirt - TWO COLOUR VERSIONS AVAILABLE.
£17 GBP
Yellow Zine - Spare Snare - Jan Burnett interview
Spare Snare
£3 GBP
The Empire State Spare Snare T - As worn by Steve Albini :)
Spare Snare
£15 GBP
Sounds –
BANDCAMP FRIDAY SPECIAL: 'Sounds' Pink Vinyl - Distributor Warehouse Find!!
Spare Snare
£18 GBP
The Brutal –
The Brutal + Sounds on Vinyl (Bundle)
Spare Snare
£22 GBP
The Brutal –
White Vinyl
Spare Snare
£15 GBP
The Brutal –
Blue Vinyl
Spare Snare
£15 GBP
The Brutal –
CD with 8 Page Booklet
Spare Snare
£8 GBP
The Brutal –
Red Vinyl
Spare Snare
Sold Out
Limited Edition Spare Snare Dundee Jute Bag
Spare Snare
£3 GBP
Sounds –
BANDCAMP FRIDAY SPECIAL: Sounds (Vinyl album : LNFG repress) - 'Solid' Green / 'Transparent Green' / 'Lemonade' Clear
Spare Snare
£12 GBP
CHUTE! Magazine - 44 pages, full colour. LAST 5 COPIES!
Sold Out
As A Matter Of Fact / Super Slinky –
BANDCAMP FRIDAY SPECIAL: Retro Prospective 1987-1997 (Double CD) 40 tracks
Spare Snare
£3 GBP
Deceptive 50 CD Compilation featuring Spare Snare 'Smile, It's Sugar'.
Spare Snare
£10 GBP
The Camden Crawl CD - Featuring Spare Snare 'As A Matter Of Fact'
Spare Snare
£10 GBP
Handwritten Lyrics for a Spare Snare song of your choice, signed by Jan with bonus signed retro type print.
Spare Snare
£20 GBP
Ultra Limited - Beanie Hat - SPARE SNARE ARE HOT - Genuine Recycled Black Compass Beanie
Spare Snare
£8 GBP
'A Pack Of Three' by Chute
Jan The Man
£6 GBP
'A Pack Of Three' by Chute
£10 GBP
Long Player –
BANDCAMP FRIDAY SPECIAL: Limited Edition CD In Jewel Case
Jan The Man
£3 GBP
4 CDs - CD Bundle Clear Out - Garden Leave / Victor / Learn To Play / I Love You, I Hate You (cheaper / slower postage rate for outside Europe)
Spare Snare
£8 GBP
4 CDs - CD Bundle Clear Out - Garden Leave / Victor / Learn To Play / I Love You, I Hate You (regular postage rates)
Spare Snare
£8 GBP
The Complete BBC Radio Sessions 1995 - 2018 –
BANDCAMP FRIDAY SPECIAL: The Complete BBC Radio Sessions 1995 - 2018 TRIPLE DISC CD Box Set
Spare Snare
£10 GBP
Extended Play 4 –
Limited Numbered CDR with Hand Printed Sleeve and two Photographic Prints.
Jan The Man
£3 GBP
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