Bruce's had a few shops around Scotland before the Dundee branch sprouted, and in this music press advert dated April 1974, it not only lists all their stores but also states "Opening soon in Reform Street, Dundee".
Still quite a few months to hang on but worth the wait.
The ad itself is a reminder that Bruce's also ran a successful Mail Order business, listing a variety of music genres in stock as well as indulging in exports for overseas customers.
I left school in summer '74 and had just started work around September, so now that I was a wage earner, Bruce's springing up the same year was a perfect bit of timing!
Being in my mid-teens in 1974 meant that I was nearing the end of my glam rock phase and adopting a wider taste in music styles.
Having said that, looking at the records listed in the advert, the only one I had in my collection was Sparks "Kimono My House". A brilliant record - probably my favourite LP of '74.
Still quite a few months to hang on but worth the wait.
The ad itself is a reminder that Bruce's also ran a successful Mail Order business, listing a variety of music genres in stock as well as indulging in exports for overseas customers.
I left school in summer '74 and had just started work around September, so now that I was a wage earner, Bruce's springing up the same year was a perfect bit of timing!
Being in my mid-teens in 1974 meant that I was nearing the end of my glam rock phase and adopting a wider taste in music styles.
Having said that, looking at the records listed in the advert, the only one I had in my collection was Sparks "Kimono My House". A brilliant record - probably my favourite LP of '74.
These are 2 examples of Bruce's record bags.
The one on the left is their most well known one with the "I Found It At Bruce's" slogan.
The one on the right is their 2nd design incorporating a rubber stamp styled graphic.
The one on the left is their most well known one with the "I Found It At Bruce's" slogan.
The one on the right is their 2nd design incorporating a rubber stamp styled graphic.
I better whisper this...
Bruce's weren't the first record shop to use the "I Found It At..." slogan.
There was a famous record store in New York called Colony Records who used the slogan on their bags.
The one displayed here dates back to the 1950's.
Bruce's weren't the first record shop to use the "I Found It At..." slogan.
There was a famous record store in New York called Colony Records who used the slogan on their bags.
The one displayed here dates back to the 1950's.
Bruce's trivia...
I observed that an anagram of "I Found It At Bruces" turns out to be "Obtain Future Disc".
Rather apt don't you think!
They could have used the Obtain Future Disc slogan for their Mail Order service!
I observed that an anagram of "I Found It At Bruces" turns out to be "Obtain Future Disc".
Rather apt don't you think!
They could have used the Obtain Future Disc slogan for their Mail Order service!
This captures the moment when Bruce's moved from Reform Street to the Wellgate Centre.
These clippings are from Bruce's own publication called "Cripes" (more on that later).
The one on the left displays Reform Street and is dated August 1979.
The one on the right has their Wellgate address and is dated September 1979.
I was on holiday in France when the swap took place.
When I departed they were in Reform Street and when I returned they were in the Wellgate!
These clippings are from Bruce's own publication called "Cripes" (more on that later).
The one on the left displays Reform Street and is dated August 1979.
The one on the right has their Wellgate address and is dated September 1979.
I was on holiday in France when the swap took place.
When I departed they were in Reform Street and when I returned they were in the Wellgate!
The main hub of activity for Bruce's was their Edinburgh base, which is why they always had their Rose Street address on the music press adverts.
However, the content of the ads pertained to all of their shops of course.
Usually the only time their Dundee address cropped up was when their adverts were published in the local press.
This ad here is from July 1977, and as you can tell by the records listed, Bruce's were huge enthusiasts of punk & new wave.
They really embraced the scene and were both influenced by it and supported it.
I remember the time in '77 when most of Dundee's record shops banned the Sex Pistols album when it came out, but Bruce's, being more hip, had improvised a huge sign in their shop window stating proudly that they had the album in stock!
Some of you may have noticed Dundee band The Drive in the advert, a record that was on the jukebox of the Oriental pub at the time.
However, the content of the ads pertained to all of their shops of course.
Usually the only time their Dundee address cropped up was when their adverts were published in the local press.
This ad here is from July 1977, and as you can tell by the records listed, Bruce's were huge enthusiasts of punk & new wave.
They really embraced the scene and were both influenced by it and supported it.
I remember the time in '77 when most of Dundee's record shops banned the Sex Pistols album when it came out, but Bruce's, being more hip, had improvised a huge sign in their shop window stating proudly that they had the album in stock!
Some of you may have noticed Dundee band The Drive in the advert, a record that was on the jukebox of the Oriental pub at the time.
Bruce's not only sold fanzines, they themselves published a fanzine-style weekly newsletter called "Cripes".
These were typical homemade blotchy xeroxed publications filled with info such as the latest record releases, gigs, reviews, charts, events, and also included a few Mail Order pages.
They were free and available to pick up from the counter.
Naturally, Edinburgh was the main focus of attention but all the other branches got regular mentions too, like when gigs were on or when listing their records of the week.
Cripes newsletters lasted for a good couple of years with well over 100 issues published.
These were typical homemade blotchy xeroxed publications filled with info such as the latest record releases, gigs, reviews, charts, events, and also included a few Mail Order pages.
They were free and available to pick up from the counter.
Naturally, Edinburgh was the main focus of attention but all the other branches got regular mentions too, like when gigs were on or when listing their records of the week.
Cripes newsletters lasted for a good couple of years with well over 100 issues published.
From an issue of Cripes dated July 1979, here's a more mainstream Bruce's chart compiled by the Dundee shop.
I had a few on this list but if I was to pick 1 favourite then it would be a battle between Earth,Wind & Fire's "I Am" and Simple Minds "Life In A Day".
I had a few on this list but if I was to pick 1 favourite then it would be a battle between Earth,Wind & Fire's "I Am" and Simple Minds "Life In A Day".
This Deadbeat fanzine reviewer was a touch uninspired at first, looking through the singles rack in Bruce's, but eventually managed to track down some of the more interesting Scottish records tucked away in the independent section.
This was December 1982 so the opportunity was taken to also list the Scottish singles of the year. A reminder too on the right that Bruce's was one of the Dundee record shops who stocked Deadbeat. |
This is Ian Dury & The Blockheads.
Perhaps you spotted it - Ian carrying an "I Found It At Bruce's" bag.
Is it Reform Street? Rose Street?
Well no, it's Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles!
Bruce's were Scottish, there were no American stores, so this means that Ian must have packed the carrier bag in his suitcase, considering it to be an essential piece of travel kit!
Perhaps you spotted it - Ian carrying an "I Found It At Bruce's" bag.
Is it Reform Street? Rose Street?
Well no, it's Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles!
Bruce's were Scottish, there were no American stores, so this means that Ian must have packed the carrier bag in his suitcase, considering it to be an essential piece of travel kit!
At the end of 1978, Ian Dury & The Blockheads got Bruce's "Single Of The Week" in a December issue of Cripes.
It's a record I bought too, and still have the original stashed away in my singles box!
It's a record I bought too, and still have the original stashed away in my singles box!
Another fanzine, and another advert for Bruce's!
The fanzine this time is Kingdom Come (from Fife) and these punky new wave records on the list were available from Bruce's in March 1979.
The fanzine even had a discount deal to take advantage of!
The fanzine this time is Kingdom Come (from Fife) and these punky new wave records on the list were available from Bruce's in March 1979.
The fanzine even had a discount deal to take advantage of!
On 21st August 1978, Rezillos were playing a gig at the Marryat Hall.
Before that, the band had a meet & greet afternoon at Bruce's in Reform Street where they also did a P.A.
There was a good turn out too - both at the shop and the gig.
The notice above was a 2 page spread in Cripes.
Before that, the band had a meet & greet afternoon at Bruce's in Reform Street where they also did a P.A.
There was a good turn out too - both at the shop and the gig.
The notice above was a 2 page spread in Cripes.
This is a local advert for Bruce's dated March 1977.
Although I had a couple of the albums listed, what I can remember most of all from this selection is their album of the week, Television's "Marquee Moon".
I was tuned into Alan Freeman's radio show that weekend, and he played a track from Marquee Moon. It caught my attention because it was something a bit different to the more rockier kind of material he broadcast on his Saturday show. As a result of this, I ended up switching the radio off, putting my coat on, getting a bus into town and buying the Television album from Bruce's there and then!
Although I had a couple of the albums listed, what I can remember most of all from this selection is their album of the week, Television's "Marquee Moon".
I was tuned into Alan Freeman's radio show that weekend, and he played a track from Marquee Moon. It caught my attention because it was something a bit different to the more rockier kind of material he broadcast on his Saturday show. As a result of this, I ended up switching the radio off, putting my coat on, getting a bus into town and buying the Television album from Bruce's there and then!
Back in December 1977, Bruce's had a special deal offering singles for sale at just 59p.
This pertained to all of Bruce's shops, and the branches got to choose their own specific selection.
So what we have here is a full page promotion published in Cripes displaying each shop's individual list.
There's quite a mixed bag - funk, pop, rock, disco, punk, and even some crap for the grandparents it seems!
Although I was a serious vinyl dude back then, I must admit I'm not familiar with the No1 choice on the Dundee chart (top right).
Rob Roy "Flower Of Scotland"?
I obviously know the tune and have heard quite a few versions of it, but this particular version has managed to slip through the net!
I must try and track it down somewhere to find out what I missed!
This pertained to all of Bruce's shops, and the branches got to choose their own specific selection.
So what we have here is a full page promotion published in Cripes displaying each shop's individual list.
There's quite a mixed bag - funk, pop, rock, disco, punk, and even some crap for the grandparents it seems!
Although I was a serious vinyl dude back then, I must admit I'm not familiar with the No1 choice on the Dundee chart (top right).
Rob Roy "Flower Of Scotland"?
I obviously know the tune and have heard quite a few versions of it, but this particular version has managed to slip through the net!
I must try and track it down somewhere to find out what I missed!
This is a Bruce's advert that was published in the national music press and is a glimpse of what was available in March 1975.
It's quite an AOR selection this time and I only had 4 on the list.
Recalling the 10CC LP "The Original Soundtrack" - this album featured a really nice variety of tunes and the production was superb. This was now the era of 64 track recording studios and production techniques were being pushed to a new level!
There was a track on it in particular called "Une Nuit A Paris" which was a mini-opera styled composition, many months before another more well known mini-opera came out later that year - "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.
10CC beat them to it but it is Queen who have since gone on to receive kudos for such an innovative concept!
It's quite an AOR selection this time and I only had 4 on the list.
Recalling the 10CC LP "The Original Soundtrack" - this album featured a really nice variety of tunes and the production was superb. This was now the era of 64 track recording studios and production techniques were being pushed to a new level!
There was a track on it in particular called "Une Nuit A Paris" which was a mini-opera styled composition, many months before another more well known mini-opera came out later that year - "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.
10CC beat them to it but it is Queen who have since gone on to receive kudos for such an innovative concept!
It's December 1978 and all branches of Bruce's get to choose their favourite records of the year for Cripes.
Dundee shared the page with Kirkcaldy, with both choosing quite commercial records.
I had a few of the singles and albums listed on all 4 charts, but I can definitely say, I did not have either of the Grease records!
You may recall the Boomtown Rats on Top Of The Pops in '78, ripping up pictures of John Travolta during the intro to Rat Trap.
That got my thumbs up!
Dundee shared the page with Kirkcaldy, with both choosing quite commercial records.
I had a few of the singles and albums listed on all 4 charts, but I can definitely say, I did not have either of the Grease records!
You may recall the Boomtown Rats on Top Of The Pops in '78, ripping up pictures of John Travolta during the intro to Rat Trap.
That got my thumbs up!
This amusing advert was one that didn't crop up in the national music press or Cripes but was published in Dundee fanzine, Cranked Up, in July 1982.
Bruce's were located in the Wellgate Centre and I didn't have any trouble at all following the doctor's orders!
Bruce's were located in the Wellgate Centre and I didn't have any trouble at all following the doctor's orders!
Although it's dated a few months before the Dundee shop opened, I thought I'd put this Glasgow advert up here because it has a rather strange addition in it.
It's from July 1974, and I spotted in the import singles section that not only do they refer to Pink Floyd as The Floyd, but they also have "Tee Hee!" after it..??!! Not quite sure what Bruce's were getting at. It's far too early to be a kind of punk based sneer so it may just be because they used The Floyd as the band name or perhaps it's pertaining to Pink Floyd being regarded as an albums band, while they emphasise they stock lots of import singles by them. Your guess is as good as mine! |
This article dated July 1977, is a nice reminder as to how Bruce's and other record shops were having to readjust to punk rock music when it had started to become a more commercial product.
1977 was when the blitzkrieg of punk records exploded onto the music scene and was not a passing fad as some critics thought - it was accompanied by the punk fanzines too of course. Yes even Bruce's were rather tentative to begin with, but come summer '77 they had taken it on board big time, even to the extent of their Rose Street shop becoming a punk specialist store. Also in summer '77, Bruce's produced their own punky publication called Cripes, with Bruce in addition, going on to form his own independent record label, Zoom Records. So the record shops had to have a kind of "never say never" tweak to their outlook as a consequence of the punk shock-wave! |
This here chart is an example of the kind of material that was selling well in Bruce's Reform Street shop in October 1977.
Jim Stewart compiling a top 15, with a mix of punk & new wave acts featured.
Jim Stewart compiling a top 15, with a mix of punk & new wave acts featured.
This advert is from summer 1978 and informs us that Bruce's were the only record shop in Dundee who stocked imports.
These were usually exclusives from the USA and the continent - meaning, records that were not released in the UK or weeks in advance of a UK release.
A bit pricier but getting hold of a particular record before anyone else got it, was good fun to indulge in from time to time!
These were usually exclusives from the USA and the continent - meaning, records that were not released in the UK or weeks in advance of a UK release.
A bit pricier but getting hold of a particular record before anyone else got it, was good fun to indulge in from time to time!
It wasn't just carrier bags that had the "I Found It At Bruce's" slogan on - some Dundee buses had the famous catchphrase on them too!
The one on display here dates back to their Reform Street days in the mid 70's.
The one on display here dates back to their Reform Street days in the mid 70's.
Here's an advert from September 1977.
A bit of an all-out punk attack this time, with a wee touch of reggae thrown in.
You may recognise a couple of records you were gonna buy, but instead, you had to keep a bit of dosh aside to go out that weekend!
Yes, we've all been there!
A bit of an all-out punk attack this time, with a wee touch of reggae thrown in.
You may recognise a couple of records you were gonna buy, but instead, you had to keep a bit of dosh aside to go out that weekend!
Yes, we've all been there!
This is another glimpse into who was selling what in Bruce's for 59p..!!
6 branches all selecting their own preferences - promo page this time dated November 1977.
The record that seems to be common to most is Bob Marley's "Jamming", with 5 out of 6 having it listed.
I spotted Eater in the Dundee batch. They ended up playing a gig at the Ambassador that same month.
6 branches all selecting their own preferences - promo page this time dated November 1977.
The record that seems to be common to most is Bob Marley's "Jamming", with 5 out of 6 having it listed.
I spotted Eater in the Dundee batch. They ended up playing a gig at the Ambassador that same month.
Dated September 1979, this is a more chart friendly advert offering their top 20 albums at a special low base price.
I didn't have very many listed here, just the 3 along the bottom - Brand X, Slits & Michael Jackson.
The album at No1 position being promoted is the Gary Numan LP. Although I had a Tubeway Army single, I never bought any Gary Numan product. I did, however, go through to Glasgow Apollo to see Gary Numan in concert. This Apollo show was his very first ever public performance under his new solo name. It was a really good concert actually, kind of futuristic for that era. Billy Currie (Ultravox, Visage) was on keyboards.
And checking my ticket stub, the date of the gig was 20 September 1979, the same month as this advert!
I didn't have very many listed here, just the 3 along the bottom - Brand X, Slits & Michael Jackson.
The album at No1 position being promoted is the Gary Numan LP. Although I had a Tubeway Army single, I never bought any Gary Numan product. I did, however, go through to Glasgow Apollo to see Gary Numan in concert. This Apollo show was his very first ever public performance under his new solo name. It was a really good concert actually, kind of futuristic for that era. Billy Currie (Ultravox, Visage) was on keyboards.
And checking my ticket stub, the date of the gig was 20 September 1979, the same month as this advert!
Bruce's sold gig tickets too of course, and the shop walls would have gig posters up and so on.
Tickets that they ought to have been selling for a Dundee gig back in 1978 were for The Stranglers.
These clippings above show the sequence of events that turned into an eventual non-event.
The top item is from issue 61 of Cripes dated 25 August 1978 and is an announcement from Scottish promoters, Regular Music, stating The Stranglers are to be playing 2 exclusive gigs in Scotland. One in Dundee on 12 Sep '78 and one in Aberdeen on 13 Sep '78.
The middle item is from issue 62 the following week and mentions that a venue hasn't yet been found for the gig. Dundee still kinda suffering from a punk ban and lack of alternative music spots.
The last item is from issue 63 and the gig guide for the 12 Sep that week says it all.
Dundee ended up losing out to Dunfermline!
Tickets that they ought to have been selling for a Dundee gig back in 1978 were for The Stranglers.
These clippings above show the sequence of events that turned into an eventual non-event.
The top item is from issue 61 of Cripes dated 25 August 1978 and is an announcement from Scottish promoters, Regular Music, stating The Stranglers are to be playing 2 exclusive gigs in Scotland. One in Dundee on 12 Sep '78 and one in Aberdeen on 13 Sep '78.
The middle item is from issue 62 the following week and mentions that a venue hasn't yet been found for the gig. Dundee still kinda suffering from a punk ban and lack of alternative music spots.
The last item is from issue 63 and the gig guide for the 12 Sep that week says it all.
Dundee ended up losing out to Dunfermline!
An advert dated August 1979 published in the local press.
It's basically just a small sample of the more commercial end of disco music that was on the go at the time - acts such as Chic, Diana Ross, Commodores, Anita Ward, Donna Summer, plus a few various artists compilations.
It's basically just a small sample of the more commercial end of disco music that was on the go at the time - acts such as Chic, Diana Ross, Commodores, Anita Ward, Donna Summer, plus a few various artists compilations.
Bruce's trivia...
One thing about my visits to Bruce's was that I didn't actually shop around their record racks very often.
Seems strange, because I went there on a weekly basis.
To explain, probably about 95% of what I purchased was obtained from their "New Releases" section of shop racks.
Because I bought a stack of music mags each week, I'd actually have a record list with me for each visit, new albums that got good reviews which I had written down.
If I had 6 albums listed say, I'd hope to maybe find around 3 on average. Sometimes it was more, sometimes it was less.
There wasn't any point looking around the main shop racks because the new releases went into that particular section first before going into the main shop racks a week or two later.
The New Releases section was directly in front of the counter near the door, not in the main area of the shop, and if there was already someone raking through the new releases when I entered the shop, I'd just go straight over to the counter and show them my list!
Also, although they had a listening booth, not once did I ever use it.
I deliberately kept the unheard records I purchased for when I got home. Quite an exciting weekly thrill.
So as regards the rest of the rack-space in the shop, well I'd only search those on the rare occasion, usually when I was back-tracking for older records from my schooldays that I missed out on, because I didn't have the spending money at that age.
Good for business back then I was - and still am!
One thing about my visits to Bruce's was that I didn't actually shop around their record racks very often.
Seems strange, because I went there on a weekly basis.
To explain, probably about 95% of what I purchased was obtained from their "New Releases" section of shop racks.
Because I bought a stack of music mags each week, I'd actually have a record list with me for each visit, new albums that got good reviews which I had written down.
If I had 6 albums listed say, I'd hope to maybe find around 3 on average. Sometimes it was more, sometimes it was less.
There wasn't any point looking around the main shop racks because the new releases went into that particular section first before going into the main shop racks a week or two later.
The New Releases section was directly in front of the counter near the door, not in the main area of the shop, and if there was already someone raking through the new releases when I entered the shop, I'd just go straight over to the counter and show them my list!
Also, although they had a listening booth, not once did I ever use it.
I deliberately kept the unheard records I purchased for when I got home. Quite an exciting weekly thrill.
So as regards the rest of the rack-space in the shop, well I'd only search those on the rare occasion, usually when I was back-tracking for older records from my schooldays that I missed out on, because I didn't have the spending money at that age.
Good for business back then I was - and still am!
An advert dated March 1979 and a variety of music styles on offer in a variety of formats - vinyl LP's, 7 inch singles, 12 inch singles, picture discs, cassettes, and they also have video tapes stocked too by this time.
There is a reminder as well that all Bruce's shops had TV's installed now and were showing promo videos on a regular basis.
Lastly, this is the only advert I've seen that mentions "Cripes" being available in their shops.
There is a reminder as well that all Bruce's shops had TV's installed now and were showing promo videos on a regular basis.
Lastly, this is the only advert I've seen that mentions "Cripes" being available in their shops.
This feature above is an end of year poll-winners summery published in Cripes in December 1977.
It's rather noticeable that the Dundee branch of Bruce's was the only shop who didn't choose a punk/new wave act as "Best Band".
Some of the answers that crop up however, reveal that it wasn't all taken too seriously in the first place!
It's rather noticeable that the Dundee branch of Bruce's was the only shop who didn't choose a punk/new wave act as "Best Band".
Some of the answers that crop up however, reveal that it wasn't all taken too seriously in the first place!
Here's an example of Bruce's advertising Bruce's own product, so to speak.
The 3 ads are for Zoom releases, Zoom being Bruce Findlay's record label.
The one on the left and middle one both date from February 1978.
The first shows all 4 records released up to that moment in time, and the second ad is solely for the 4th release, a single by Zones.
The third advert is dated May 1979 and is for Simple Minds "Life In A Day" single and album, also on Zoom.
I think I still have the Life In A Day LP. Must check my racks.
The 3 ads are for Zoom releases, Zoom being Bruce Findlay's record label.
The one on the left and middle one both date from February 1978.
The first shows all 4 records released up to that moment in time, and the second ad is solely for the 4th release, a single by Zones.
The third advert is dated May 1979 and is for Simple Minds "Life In A Day" single and album, also on Zoom.
I think I still have the Life In A Day LP. Must check my racks.
This advert was published in a national music paper back in December 1976 and is for a range of grooves that were popular on nightclub dancefloors at the time - a touch of soul, a dash of funk and a slice of disco.
This item is an example of Bruce's shop helping out local bands by stocking cassettes made by the acts themselves which were usually only available as limited edition releases.
Here the advert is for Dundee group, Waiter Waiter, and their cassette called "That's No Way To Go-Go", one I actually have in my collection.
The ad is dated April 1982.
Here the advert is for Dundee group, Waiter Waiter, and their cassette called "That's No Way To Go-Go", one I actually have in my collection.
The ad is dated April 1982.
These 3 quirky adverts were definitely not published in the local press or music press, but are from Dundee fanzine, Cranked Up.
They are dated 1981-82 when Bruce's were in the Wellgate.
With Cranked Up making sure they got in the ads too!
They are dated 1981-82 when Bruce's were in the Wellgate.
With Cranked Up making sure they got in the ads too!
Mike (in Bruce's) had one of his playlists published in an October issue of Cripes in 1977, and although there were only 6 acts on it, 2 of them were Dundee based.
Skeets Boliver had their "Moonlight In Jeopardy" single out, and local punks, Bread Poultice & The Running Sores had a demo tape doing the rounds, with "Dream Thighs" a track from it.
Skeets Boliver had their "Moonlight In Jeopardy" single out, and local punks, Bread Poultice & The Running Sores had a demo tape doing the rounds, with "Dream Thighs" a track from it.
Here's a rather odd article published in Cripes in September 1979.
David Bowie's publishing company using Bruce's shop as a complaint counter!
Dundee band, The Associates, the culprits/victims.
David Bowie's publishing company using Bruce's shop as a complaint counter!
Dundee band, The Associates, the culprits/victims.
An example of some of the fanzines Bruce's were selling in their shops in 1977.
They were also available to purchase via mail order.
City Lynx was actually an Edinburgh based "What's On" magazine, but the rest were a mixture of Scottish and English 'zines.
They were also available to purchase via mail order.
City Lynx was actually an Edinburgh based "What's On" magazine, but the rest were a mixture of Scottish and English 'zines.
This advert was a double page spread that cropped up in Cripes in September 1979.
It's the more commercial end of album releases, compiled into a top 20 chart.
I actually had 10 of the ones listed, but if I was to pluck out a favourite then I think I'd have to say it was Talking Heads "Fear Of Music". An LP I still have and can recall playing it to death back then!
I saw Talking Heads play live too in '79, one of the highlights of the year.
It's the more commercial end of album releases, compiled into a top 20 chart.
I actually had 10 of the ones listed, but if I was to pluck out a favourite then I think I'd have to say it was Talking Heads "Fear Of Music". An LP I still have and can recall playing it to death back then!
I saw Talking Heads play live too in '79, one of the highlights of the year.
7 July 1978...
Bruce's "Single Of The Week" was The Human League's "Being Boiled", on the Fast Product label, and is a record I have kept in my collection.
Bruce's "Album Of The Week" that same week was the debut solo LP by David Johansen.
I didn't really like the New York Dolls very much, so never took advantage of Bruce's special offer.
These pages are from Cripes but it's also the kind of information they'd have in their shop windows.
Bruce's "Single Of The Week" was The Human League's "Being Boiled", on the Fast Product label, and is a record I have kept in my collection.
Bruce's "Album Of The Week" that same week was the debut solo LP by David Johansen.
I didn't really like the New York Dolls very much, so never took advantage of Bruce's special offer.
These pages are from Cripes but it's also the kind of information they'd have in their shop windows.