Spin magazine

Subject: Spin magazine
From: GUEST,Richard from Liverpool
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 12:10 PM

Does anybody know where there is a complete/ near complete set of the "Spin" magazine published by Liverpool band The Spinners in the 1960s (and possibly later)? I've searched the EFDSS library catalogue, but it doesn't appear that they have a set (unless I'm doing the searching wrong)

I am interested in the history of Liverpool folk song and I would love to find some copies of the magazine to look through.

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: Folknacious
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 12:33 PM

Froots published a big spread of old UK folk magazine covers last year from their archive which included some Spins so possibly they have them.

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: Folkiedave
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 12:52 PM

I am up to my eyeballs at the moment but I deal in previously cherished stuff and I have some for sure.

Not sure what and where at the moment.

Contact me with an email off board

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: GUEST,Ed
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 01:06 PM

I'm probably stating the obvious, but have you tried Liverpool Central Library?

I know it's being refurbished at the moment, but I'd expect the catalogues to be available.

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 04 Mar 11 - 04:05 AM

I have quite a lot and am interseted in filling the gaps

L in C#

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 04 Mar 11 - 04:40 AM

I have a few - somewhere in the house - that Packie gave me one time. Think there's a photo of the young Martin Carthy on one of the covers. But I don't know where to even start looking! If I come across them I can take a quick scan through to see if there are any articles dealing specifically with Liverpool folk song.

Spin is valuable archive material and is certainly something the Liverpool Library ought to have. (That is, if there are any libraries left in the land...)

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 04 Mar 11 - 04:42 AM

Another obvious suggestion, probably: Have you thought of trying to get in touch with Tony or Mick from The Spinners?

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 04 Mar 11 - 05:24 AM

The Mighty Google

Hughie Jones is probably the most active - still singing in Folk Clubs

L in C#

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 04 Mar 11 - 05:37 AM

Yes, sorry, didn't mean to leave him out... mortified!!

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 04 Mar 11 - 09:14 AM

Feel sure he will forgive you BS. Saw you with PMB in Liverpool about a thousand years ago. Much enjoyed

L in C#

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: GUEST,Derek Schofield
Date: 04 Mar 11 - 12:01 PM

I have some copies, but not a full run. I would be surprised if the VWML does not have a full run. Have you phoned / emailed and asked? or have you asked Tony Davis?
Derek

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: GUEST,Richard from Liverpool
Date: 04 Mar 11 - 06:00 PM

Thanks for all the help so far.

Liverpool central library/archives don't appear to have them (following catalogue searching and further enquiries) - which is a shame. And yes, they really should have them, so if anybody ever feels like donating their copies to the City of Liverpool...

I tried the VWML online catalogue, but as one is led to believe that this is incomplete, I will phone them up as Derek Schofield suggests.

I'm still hoping to find 'publicly accessible' copies, but if that fails, I will ask Hughie Jones as Les from Chorlton suggests. Gives me an excuse to go to the Everyman folk club again (not that I really need an excuse)

In the meantime, any other suggestions gratefully received!

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: Matthew Edwards
Date: 05 Mar 11 - 12:39 PM

I'm sure Liverpool Central Library did have some bound copies not long ago in their music section, but as the library is currently closed for a major refurbishment I can't check this out. I have found in the past that the catalogues at Liverpool were a bit unreliable in that I could find items on the shelves which didn't seem to appear in the catalogue under the obvious headings.

I think Wallasey Library in Earlston Road may have some old copies too; but Beryl Davis, who used to edit the magazine, could probably help with any specific inqiries.

Copies do turn up on eBay from time to time as well.

Matthew

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: GUEST,Guest J
Date: 05 Mar 11 - 04:35 PM

We have them all! ( well we think it is all of them) - used them for compiling the Bosuns Locker book which is all the articles written by Stan Hugill for Spin Magazine

Jan

Subject: RE: Spin magazine
From: GUEST,David N
Date: 28 Apr 13 - 03:07 PM

I have a tidy pile I picked up at a jumble outside of Seattle. Issues from Volumes 3-7 contact me at [e-mail] to purchase