John Stapleton

@johnstapletonrecords

Mostly records, but not exclusively. Bristol-based DJ, record collector, owner of Wanted Records shop, amongst other things.
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Looking forward to the Go, Go Children session tonight- I’ve sorted out some yellow records to play. Six years after our last event, back for one night only. I have five tickets left for any last-minute crew. There will be none on the door! #northernsoul #funk #bristol #gogochildren
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19 hours ago
This month’s edition of Field Trip is now on Mixcloud - almost all Nigerian records this month, afrobeat, afrorock, disco and reggae! Please have a listen and share far and wide! Link in bio of course. #afrobeat #funk #nigerianmusic #vinyl
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1 day ago
Just recorded this month’s edition of Field Trip for @totallywiredradio . On air Wednesday at 13.00 UK time, then archived to Mixcloud of course… #neverstopdiggin #afrobeat #worldmusic #vinyl
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4 days ago
On air on @noodsradio till 6pm, for a chilled Sunday hour… #bristol #recordcollecting #radio
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6 days ago
Sorting records for Sauna Sounds tonight at @ardaghcommunitysauna with @bethwhitts - best to be ready for all eventualities! #sauna #bristol #afrobeat #soulmusic
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15 days ago
Busy month for me in May! From sauna to soul all-nighter, and festivals to Field Trip! Hopefully catch you somewhere in a club or a field! #afrobeat #disco #bristol #cumbia #northernsoul
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18 days ago
Just pricing some drum’n’bass classics up for tomorrow morning… #drumnbass #jungle #recordcollection #bristol
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22 days ago
This Saturday! Back at The Plough for another session of nice music. You know how it go! #soulmusic #reggaemusic #latinmusic #bristol
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24 days ago
SAUNA SOUNDS - ARDAGH COMMUNITY SAUNA Blissed-out sonic adventures for those that sauna (and those that don’t). Welcome to May’s installments of Sauna Sounds, our chill-out music and sauna gathering. With summer arriving, these events will now run fortnightly. Previous guests have included Steve Davis, Queen Bee, Kayla Painter, and Firewood Island Friday May 1st - Wanted Records - John Stapleton & Whitts Plus street food from For Mice and Men Friday May 15th - Felix Joy (SWU FM) Plus street food from Romany’s Thali Friday May 29th - Very special guest TBA Plus street food from Jim’s Pizza plus residents Kaos Theory and Jonny Sav 🎷Bristol sounds, Sunset DJ & Live sets 🌮Street food from Bristol’s finest 🔥🧊An audio & visually immersive community sauna experience ❤️Fire pits, loungers, and hammocks Get into your comfort zone, unwind, connect, and recharge with friends and neighbours on Horfield Common Tickets & schedule Music-only ticket: £2.50 + booking fee via Headfirst, walk ups welcome. Access to the performance space 6pm–10pm without sauna use. Sauna + Music ticket: £12.50 via the Ardagh Community Sauna booking system. Includes event access 6pm-10pm plus one sauna session: Session 1: 18:00–18:55 Session 2: 19:00–19:55 Session 3: 20:00–20:55 Session 4: 21:00–21:55 A licensed bar will be available. Alcohol will only be served to sauna guests after their session, and we reserve the right to refuse service based on health considerations.
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25 days ago
New tropical stock fresh from the Den Bosch record fair, restocks on some very cool labels, and a big box of Fall records- getting ready for the weekend! #recordshop #neverstopdiggin #bristol #vinyl
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29 days ago
Incoming! @volta45_ joins us for another night of heavyweight original vinyl! 💪 Volta45 is a London based dj renowned for his unique style – a heady mix of jazzy and percussive sounds from Africa, South America and the French Caribbean. Sat 9th May The Jam Jar 11pm-3am Tickets on sale via Headfirst 🎫
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1 month ago
This month’s edition of my Field Trip show on Totally Wired Radio is now available to listen on Mixcloud - all LP tracks this time, and very heavy on afrobeat - tracks from Nigeria, Benin, Kenya, Cabo Verde, and the UK. Please have a listen, share, favourite, and comment if you can - it all helps! Link in bio…#afrobeat #felakuti #neverstopdiggin
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1 month ago