Nostromo - Alien

One of my favourite charity shop finds is this 1979 12" disco re-working of Jerry Goldsmith's theme from Alien. It brings back happy memories of reading the paperback, poring over the colour movie stills in the middle, long before I was old enough to actually be allowed to watch the film itself. The B-side is pretty groovy too, the sort of tune that would play well on the jukebox in any seedy space ranger's bar. 

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BBC Snooker Themes

Four smashing themes courtesy of the pub game that annoyed regular viewers of BBC 2 more than any other. Except for the darts. Or crown green bowling. Or pro/celebrity newt racing.

It's also worth noting that this may be the only record ever made where Winifred Atwell and Vangelis share the B side. Mind you I wouldn't like to put money on it.

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Ken Freeman - Theme from The Tripods

Classic mid-80's synth 7" by Ken Freeman. Infamously the show never got past 2 seasons because, unlike this lovely sleeve here, there just weren't enough Tripods on display each week. That's how I remember it anyway...

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The Body In Question

Wonderful haunting sounds by Peter Howell from the 1978 documentary series, written and presented by Jonathan Miller. 

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