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She may be in her eighties, but she's not your average grandma. This jazz record from 1982 shows it's never too late to restart a music career. But is this New York bag lady as glorious as the record title suggests?   Show notes: 1979 interview 1935 recording of "You Can't Tell the Difference After Dark"  

Father John Cootes is not a regular Catholic priest, he's a cool priest. This Australian Rugby League playing, furniture chain owning, high diving, plane flying, muscle having man of the cloth wanted to beef up his resume, so he released an album. Obviously.   Show notes: John Cootes furniture warehouse TV ad from 1990 Photo of John Cootes during a CEO sleepout event (plus article) Speech from being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia Another football player turned singer - Will Clift

Who ruins some perfectly good white aran sweaters by laying on some filthy leaf litter? These larrikins, that's who. With a boy band look and a new wave sound, this group had so much potential. So why did we find them in the dollar bin? Show notes: Music Around Us - the Australian documentary that explored New Wave music The Clancy Brothers, wearing Aran sweaters decades before Haircut 100

These squeaky voiced anthropomorphic rodents have been largely inescapable since the 1960s. How did something so annoying get so popular? And, more importantly, can we get through listening to an entire album of those high pitched voices without flipping the turntable in rage?     Show notes: David Seville - Don't Whistle at me Baby 1990 drug prevention film special "Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue" Sludgefest (Chipmunks slowed down to recorded speed)

This 1965 album boasts one of the most infamous record covers in existance. It's lewd, lascivious, salacious, outrageous. And the music is...easy listening latin jazz?    Show notes: The Teaberry shuffle ad This Guy's in Love With You

Before home videos and Jane Fonda were a thing, Jazzercise on vinyl was the only way to have music driven fitness in your own home. And we are going to find out if it can make us break a sweat. Whack on your headband, slip on your leg warmers and squeeze into your fluoro leotard, we are doing Jazzercise.    Show notes: The Grinch has Jazzercise in his schedule Judi Sheppard Misset's instagram Judi's thoughts on retirement  

This model/singer/TV personality/Dali muse/rock star sex-haver is definitely one of the most interesting people we've discovered on One Dollar Vinyl. But does this 1979 record live up to its striking cover and enigmatic artist?   Show notes Patsy Stone from Absolutely Fabulous Marlene Dietrich - Lili Marleen

In the 70s, Demis Roussos made unkempt hair and kaftans sexy. On the cover of this 1973 record, he doubles down and sports a hairy kaftan. If you think that combo doesn't fit with your idea of a big Greek man, just wait until you hear his voice.   Show notes: The winners of Eurovision 2022 Abagail's Party Aphrodite's Child - The Four Horsemen Tales of the Future - Blade Runner Soundtrack  

Merry Christmas everyone! Our gift to you is a BONUS episode of Christmas carols released by a tyre company. 

James Last is one of the most prolific artists ever, with more than 190 records released. In this 1974 record, he is very clear with his intentions. He wants you to dance. And never stop. Show notes: http://www.onedollarvinyl.com/james-last/ 

Slim Whitman is known for his yodelling style and some cringey informercials in the 80s. In this 1980 record, he resembles the lovechild of an evil cowboy and Liberace. It's a strong look, but is it a strong album? Show notes: http://www.onedollarvinyl.com/slim-whitman-songs-i-love-to-sing/ 

You may know John Laws as a radio personality - The Man With The Golden Tonsils. But did you know he also released several albums? This 1971 album is all about truckin'. Check out the show notes at http://www.onedollarvinyl.com/john-laws-motivatin-man/ 

Get the idea of your mum doing a straight-armed wiggle out of your head. Because these ladies are the different kind of mothers. Motherf**kers that have no problem putting men in their place. Show notes at http://www.onedollarvinyl.com/dance-like-a-mother-you-aint-so-tough/ 

This 1981 record took a 1977 children's book about rainbow eating goblins and made it into an instrumental concept album. Why? Honestly, we have no idea. Find the show notes here: http://www.onedollarvinyl.com/masayoshi-takanaka-the-rainbow-goblins/ 

Join us as we let actual human, not small flying mammal, Bat McGrath serenade us with tales of getting drunk in a small town. 1978 was a different time, so we'll let you decide how much you want to forgive some questionable references to cracking on to a 15 year old.

What's the best way to find potential band members? If Manhattan Transfer are to be believed, the answer is: by driving a taxi around New York city. This 1976 might prompt you to start Uber driving, at the very least. Show notes at http://www.onedollarvinyl.com/manhattan-transfer-coming-out/ 

This 1976 record is wall to wall Americana. Brought to you by seven Nederlanders who have never been to America. What could go wrong? Show notes: http://www.onedollarvinyl.com/pussycat-first-of-all/ 

Cocaine. Island livin'. Pirates. Old movies. Winning back lost loves. If that piques your interest, you are going to love this 1982 record. Show notes at http://www.onedollarvinyl.com/bertie-higgins-just-another-day-in-paradise/ 

If you want to listen to music about staying in bed on Sunday, going to Grandma's party AND losing your virginity in an orgy, you've come to the right place!

The term 'hero' gets thrown around a lot. Joey Scarbury released an album in 1981 because he was the vocalist on a catchy TV theme song. Does that make him a hero? We'll let you decide.

You've seen him as the most famous Australian TV quizmaster of the 1980's but have you ever heard him sing? (Every listener of this episode goes home with a One Dollar Vinyl board game and stick pin.)

A tale of two women, one cheating husband, and specifics about who washes who's underwear. You'll love getting Caught Up in the soulful 1974 album from the mother of Hip Hop, Millie Jackson.

This 1963 record doesn't have any lyrics, but it does say something. That thing is: "there aint no party like a Mrs. Mills party, coz a Mrs. Mills party got honky tonk pianney".

This 1983 record from the baddest boys in Canadian music tries to convince you how DANGEROUS they are. Are you convinced?

This 1968 record revolutionised the music world by taking classical music and smooshing it together with the first commercial synthesiser. That's obviously pretty neat, but does it actually sound good?

How do you make medieval folk even better? By adding some ROCK! Join us as we discuss this 1974 record that makes old-timey ballads about elves cool. (Not really).

Mark Holden has been most recently "famous" as a judge on Australian Idol and a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. He was also a singer in his youth and released this album in 1977, which is primarily about gettin' it on. Spoiler alert: it's kinda gross.

Australia's King of Easy Listening brought us a Christmas album in 1984. He's got some strong ideas about what Christmas is, but does that translate into a good record?

This 1984 record brings some amazing 80s cheese. Specifically parmesan cheese, to go on your spaghetti and meatballs.

Join us, Tess and Kat, as we try to expand our record collections with the cheapest records we can find. Premiering December 18th.