What We Wore : 80s Glasgow

"Homemade haircut, yellow PVC shoulder bag, leather coat, probably from Paddy's Market. My Doc Marten shoes were my greatest expense - I think they cost at least £60 then. What I'd pay now for a comfy pair of Clarks” 

(Annabel Wright, The Pastels, 1987)

Photography ©Stephen McRobbie, courtesy of Annabel Wright

From Dazed & Confused's article on the Glasgow music scene in the 80s. A must-read, must-see for anyone interested in the Sounds of 80s Young Scotland. Stars and fans dig into their archives and share their personal photos from that era.

What We Wore : 80s Glasgow 

Dazed & Confused Magazine

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Vaselines : Straight of Yr Girlfriends Stomach (Press Releases)

 A couple of rather interesting documents relating to the first release by The Vaselines in May 1987 on the Scottish record label, 53rd&3rd. Label founded in 1985 by Stephen Pastel, Sandy McLean and David Keegan.
These are scans of the press releases that came with test pressings of their debut single "Son of a Gun" -though at that time it was still known as "Straight of Yr Girlfriends Stomach". For some unknown reason the title was changed before the actual release date of the 14th August, 1987.
Interesting to note that the Vaselines twosome, Frances and Eugene, are being sold as "fun lovin', normal, healthy, fuck-obsessed adolescents".
Artwork is by Annabel Wright (Aggi) of The Pastels.

Original scans ©FireEscapeTalking
Via Jenny Rollo

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Stephen Pastel : ‘Alphaville-esque’

Stephen Pastel : ‘Alphaville-esque’ (Glasgow Subway, 1984)
Image ©Annabel Wright

From Sam Knee’s forthcoming book : ‘A Scene in Between'

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The Pastels : Ladyfest 2013 Warm-Up show poster.

The Pastels : Ladyfest 2013 Warm-Up show poster.
Based on the same Annabel Wright artwork that featured on the band's 'Slow Summits' album and 'Summer Rain' cassette.

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The Pastels : Million Tears

The Pastels : Million Tears / Surprise Me (Label detail)
Creation Records CRE 011 (1984)
Photo : Carole Segal / Sleeve : Annabel Wright+Stephen McRobbie
Source : Shadow-Side

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