Will Forest stay up? But the exchange gets to the heart of the reasons behind Jon establishing his record shop in the first place. Ive got a bag that carries that., Located in Leeds, The Vinyl Whistle is open seven days a week. The same is true of record stores. A habit that began in the United States, where he went as a teen to play football, has endured throughout the following 30 years of his life. The incident took place around 48 hours after Moss came in for huge criticism for his performance in the Championship play-off final between Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield Town last weekend. Across the series, Beyond the Counter visits a diverse range of stores to get a taste of why sales are continuing to rise and how the resurgence is being driven by independent record stores. But then Ticketmaster took over and their commissions meant wed lose money on every ticket. You might recognise the proprietor of The Vinyl Whistle Jon Moss is a former Premier League referee who opened this Headingley record shop in his spare time away from the pitch after initially starting out online. Noiseisforheroes Records, 75a Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3BR. The Daily Star exclusively reported that the former Premier League official contacted West Yorkshire Police after his 'Vinyl Whistle' store in Headingley, Leeds had been attacked. | Police have launched an investigation after referee John Moss had his record shop vandalised. Who wouldnt want to see Suede or Tom Jones at the [tiny] Brudenell? asks De-Whytell, who explains that promoters, venues, bands and shops form a Leeds musical family who support each other, even when theyre rivals. The constant blatant Fouling by spurs and not one card shown . This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 'The Vinyl Whistle' is open seven days a week, with reduced hours on Sundays, and is located in the Headingley district of Leeds, the city where Moss went to university before becoming a teacher. On Saturday, people will be queueing up outside the shop, says Aidan Razzall, 29, Jumbos thoughtful creative designer, who lays out the shops magazine and does much of its social media. I'd love to see the fitness tests Jon Moss passes to be a top tier Ref. According to the Daily Star, police visited Moss' record store to speak to him and they have launched an investigation into alleged death threats. As reported by the Daily Star , Moss is believed to have contacted Yorkshire Police after his shop The Vinyl Whistle in Headingley was vandalised. One fan said: "Jon Moss is by far one of the worst referees in the history of football, makes shocking decisions almost every game. Based on sub-total calculated after any discounts and before sales tax and shipping charges. Into hip-hop or film soundtracks? Ive got a bag that carries that.. It isa poignant relationship, bonding a few seconds at a time over a dead sons record collection. He looked biased against us because we had more of the ball in attack. The Championship play-off final between Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield was Jon Moss' last match as a referee, Pictures on social media were shared of police at the shop, Harry Toffolo of Huddersfield Town pleaded with referee Jon Moss after he was shown a yellow card for diving during the Championship play-off final with Nottingham Forest. Premier League Referee Jon Moss, one of the most familiar faces in English football brings us the human face of being in the firing line as one of the men the fans love to hate - how he copes with VAR by indulging in a bit of.VAR (Vinyl And Records) at his own music shop 'The Vin But weve got Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran selling masses of vinyl and we still get lots of kids coming in after school going: Have you got the new one by Arctic Monkeys?, My first shift is a Sunday and although Im not run off my feet, I have a steady stream of customers. The Durham-born official, 51, will take up a new role as a Select Group 1 Manager at the PGMOL ahead of next season. Top tip if youre looking for a well-priced rarity, dig into the special box on their downstairs counter. You go onto a streaming site, they have all the essentials that you might want to listen to and then you dont listen to the album in its entirety, Jon says to Goal. Theres CDs, DVDs, books and music memorabilia aplenty to boot. Wolfson Equipment & Records. The 12-part video series, which had more than two million viewers across season three, celebrates the unique culture and heritage of independent record stores across the UK. He most definitely is not a former drummer in an 80s pop band. I got into music through my dads records and now Ill sit with my son and hell pick one of mine out. He makes a lovely point: When were no longer here, our children will have our records and know who we were.. Council worker Peter Collinson, 34, came in as a 16-year-old indie kid for a Leeds festival ticket and has been returning ever since. Some will have been here overnight with camping chairs.. Vinyl Fixx, Tong Road, Armley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1BW. JavaScript is disabled. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Or, similarly, finding something youd been looking for, for a long time.. WebOur panel includes more than 400 retired state and federal court judges and attorneys with proven track records and extensive practice area and industry expertise. Harry Toffolo was clipped inside the area but was booked for diving. I will now sell five copies of False Lankum by Lankum Simpson warms to his assignment. Headingley was once home to multiple record shops, until CDs and streaming snuffed them out. REFEREE Jon Moss had his record shop TRASHED days after angering fans in his final ever game. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. Little snatched glimpse of humanity slotted around the intensity of the world going by. It just cant happen in a game of this magnitude.". It put rocket boosters under the vinyl revival and was a gamechanger, says Ian De-Whytell, who runs Crash Records, Leedss other longstanding indie, which also houses crate-digging haven Wall of Sound in the basement. Copyright Leeds-List 2022 by Ali Turner. During his career, Moss has taken charge of 589 matches, refereeing in each of the top four divisions in England, and handed out a total of 104 red cards. Ill leave them with you, Jon, he says laying the bag down and promises he willbe back to deliver a few more when he sorts through another pile at home. Theres nothing quite like walking into a record shop, having a look through the racks, and finding something you didnt know you were looking for. Its not unlike discovering that your teacher has a life outside the school gates. It becomes a real social hub. Each customer is greeted like a friend out of courtesy, but also good business sense. Its moved from Queens Arcade to Merrion Centre to St Johns in the time since, but now its back in the heart of the Merrion, dishing out the finest beats around. Premier League referee Jonathan Moss runs a record shop in Leeds aptly called 'The Vinyl Whistle'. Sportshour's Joel Hammer spent an hour or so sipping coffee and talking music, almost forgetting he was a Premier League referee. It is massive and colourful but baffling: discounted Rolling Stones box sets displayed alongside posters, Star Wars action figures and Pokmon plushies. Their collection spans the past 60 years of music, almost tracking the rise of pop one record at a time. Its a veritable pandoras box of vinyl wonders, home to racks upon racks of original pressings of classic records, alongside reissues and second-hand gems of recent releases since 1991. EXCLUSIVE: The fallout from the controversial Championship play-off final between Huddersfield Town and Nottingham Forest appears to have had an impact on the referee who officiated the match, For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter. Its more important to keep warm. Students are buying CDs again because theyre cheaper. He does have a way around her objections, though, as he added: Whenever I get a chance and my wifes away, I can probably sneak about 30 records at a time. They still sell tickets, but have upped the number of instore gigs, while Crash does outstores: fans buy a bundle of an artists new album plus entry to an exclusive local show. But theres a resurgence going on and the number of music lovers who still put their trust in these hubs of audible joy is ever-growing. Before my second shift, I wander across to HMV, now on the floor below Jumbos old site in the St Johns Centre. Todays record shops often need other strings to their bow. Moss, who was taking charge of his last game before retiring, denied Huddersfield two penalties as Forest won 1-0 to secure a return to the Premier League and a 170m cash windfall. Putting a record on and having dinner is so much more of an experience than what Spotify tells me to like.. The 53-year-old has been a Prem official since 2000 and has gone on to referee 553 matches in total. Moss came under fire for his performance in Sunday's Wembley showdown as Huddersfield felt hard done by after seeing two penalty appeals be waived away in the 170million game. Let us know in the comments section below. In the aftermath of the game, Town supporters took to Twitter to blast Moss' refereeing performance. It is understood Moss believes the death threats are related to the abuse he has received from Huddersfield fans since his final match. Hes covered the walls in vintage music posters and kitted it out with racks and racks of vinyl, as well as a sound-system you can play your records on before you buy hell even furnish you with a drink while you browse. It's nothing like a penalty. Great new location with Cos he definitely fails the eye test every game you watch. Theres something beautiful about listening to something from beginning to end as it was written on vinyl. Martha Boyd, 26, does the shops newsletter: shes the only woman staffer in while Im here, but Jumbo has always been co-owned and co-staffed by women. Fraser insists Jumbo must remain recognisably a record shop. Its online shopping, made interesting. I've made my mind up. Yeah that looked a shit call on the Sakho goal alright. Moss ruled that Harry Toffolo had dived inside the box when challenged by Jack Colback and even went so far as to book the Terriers left wing-back, and VAR opted not to overturn the referees decision despite replays showing a clear touch on Toffolos ankle as he tried to skip over the challenge. It has been the beating heart of Leeds music scene since it first opened on Woodhouse Lane in 1985, now Crash Records is an intrinsic part of the fabric of The Headrow and well into its fourth decade of supplying the unmissable sounds of the past, present and future. Youll find plenty of both in there too. Tastes change and so do means of consumption. He has issued 114 red cards in the process, which is more than any one else. The fallout from some controversial decisions made in the Championship play-off final between Nottingham Forest versus Huddersfield Town has impacted upon referee Jon Moss. Or, similarly, finding something youd been looking for, for a long time.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Hes at least consistent. LIKE many of us, Jon Moss grew up imagining himself as a professional footballer or a rock star. And do notbe fooled into thinking that it isall middle-agers hoping to spark again some of the magic of their youth. Something went wrong, please try again later. Although the 52-year-old Jumbo logo is known far and wide, Fraser hadnt quite anticipated what he was taking on: a business that employed nine (now 10) staff, needed new premises, had a very smelly carpet; an operation that required a massive amount of detail but existed on bits of paper and Post-it notes. Youll find Released Records on the top circle of Leeds Corn Exchange and its a treasure trove for vinyl lovers in Leeds. A lot of people come in because they see it as a place they can relax and be themselves, and have a conversation about music. He might pass the referee fitness test but he hasnt been near the PL players hes officiating in years. Ian says this boost is partly down to record stores offering a much better connection between fans and the music they love. Everyone mucks in at Jumbo but the staff have their musical specialities for example, 26-year-old Jack Donnison is the weird and esoteric expert and their own stories. But when it is open, this is a temple of pre-loved records. Bruno turned and seemed to stud the defender's shin. Subscribe to Daily Star and Daily Star On Sunday newspapers, Granit Xhaka refused Arsenal captaincy mid-game after Nketiah attempt to pass armband, Thomas Tuchel doesn't defend Romelu Lukaku as Chelsea flop breaks unwanted record. Before you fill your belly, fill your record shelves. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Record Store Day was set up in 2007 to help independent shops. Amazingly, alongside the shop Jon also has another quite different life as a Premier League referee and moves in top football circles. Supporters took to Twitter to call on the FA to launch an investigation into Moss's performance. Jon Moss. | They said: Ive got algorithms on my phone that tell me what I like. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The latest season of Behind the Counter follows a report from The Digital Entertainment & Retail Association (ERA) revealing that vinyl outsold CDs for the first time in 35 years in 2022. Its as if you would have a conversation when youre making a coffee at work, he says. Vinyl Records. Moss has kindly agreed to see us today, before the game tomorrow and ahead of Record Store Day, because hes going to Spain next week. The same applies to referees and players. Mick Carters Shed Load of Vinyl can be found in a specially-converted shed at the back of his Guiseley home. Was a penalty. Fraser who was the UK managing director of a US IT firm had been a customer for years and loved the place. WebOne of the Premier League's most prominent referees is channelling his passion for music into a new venture at the heart of Leeds' student scene The Vinyl Whistle record shop is run by Premier League referee Jonathan Moss, Jonathan Moss has been a Premier League referee since 2011, Whenever I get a chance and my wifes away, I can probably sneak about 30 records at a time. From the likes of Manningtrees Winyl, which combines wine and records, to The Vinyl Whistle in Leeds, owned by former Premier League referee Jon Moss, the series looks to uncover the certain type of magic (Steve from Sister Ray, Soho) behind every door of the much-loved record stores of the UK. At first it felt like filesharing was democratising music but it actually completely eroded the value for artists. Jumbo manager Cody Barton, 29, agrees, saying that customers like buying physical because it supports a favourite band. Web3. But you have the VAR and the referee, and if they understand there is no foul, I cant say anything. Id hand demos to the sales reps., Some staff are also musicians or DJs, and the shop is still a magnet for touring artists and tour managers, but nobody I meet plans to leave what Razzall calls the best job Ive ever had. Thats where Leeds staple Relics Records comes in. At first, to have this insane library of music at my hands was amazing, she says. Shed Load of Vinyl, 5 Wells Road, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 9AE. Eleven are in the Leeds area, although customers arent often four deep at the counter. Jon Moss: We were all sitting around as a group of referees and I said Id been thinking about doing the record shop as music is a big part of my life so I wanted Police have launched an investigation into alleged death threats made against referee Jon Moss. It's such an important format and we deeply value the unique role that independent record stores play in bringing these records to music fans.. But when you watch the replay, slowed down etc, VAR should have over-turned it. Relics Records, 53 New Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8JD. Jumbo sold thousands of tickets for things like Leeds festival, Fraser says. Football Videos & Highlights Home Record Store Day takes place nationwide on 22 April. Blows his whistle on every counter so he can catch his breath. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He is a record-shop veteran who has visited 2,000 record stores in 140 countries. While new releases are all well and good, sometimes you just need a record shop that specialises in the best bits of yesteryear. Something went wrong, please try again later. Hes at least consistent. It took him three and a half minutes to decide to disallow what would have been West Ham's first goal tonight. First opening in 1971, Jumbo Records is officially the oldest record shop in Leeds. An old man comes through the door holding a reusable carrier bag crammed with used vinyl. The former PE teacher, who counts James Milner amongst his Next time youre in Leeds, make a beeline for the citys independent record shops for an experience like no other. Just seeing the Sakho disallowed goal today. It isthat sense of community, a shared musical bond, that had all but disappeared as more and more record stockists went out of business over the years. Huddersfield have been absolutely robbed of at least one penalty there, if not two! He's got to be the biggest "can't keep up with play, so has a guess from a mile away" merchant. Where once they were the staple of the British high street, over the past 30 years, record stores have become a niche industry. Moss may even discuss songs and music with players when there are stoppages in play during matches he is officiating. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Recent Jumbo customers have included Stewart Lee, Fontaines DC and players from Leeds United. Police have launched an investigation after referee John Moss had his record shop vandalised. Vinyl Whistle in nearby Headingley, set up by former Premier League referee Jon Moss, doubles as a cafe. He has a designated listening chamber indoors, and his wife keeps a careful eye on how far across the room his vinyl has seeped. It explains why he gets so many decisions wrong when he is in the middle, with only a split second to decide. Despite challenges such as the convenience of Amazon and streaming and an often gloomy narrative around bricks-and-mortar shops, vinyl is selling more now than it has since 1990. HAVE YOUR SAY! There is something unique, something warm and friendly about the record store. Its something I do with my husband. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Jon Moss saw his record shop vandalised days after refereeing the Championship play-off final, Toffolo was shown a yellow card by referee Moss for diving, O'Brien was later denied a spot-kick after going down under the challenge of Lowe, Moss came under fire for failing to award either penalty shouts in a game worth 170m, two penalty appeals be waived away in the 170million game, returning to the top flight of English football, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). I thought it should have been a Villa free kick. Record Store Day was set up in 2007 to help independent shops. All rights reserved. You can unsubscribe at any time. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He is painfully familiar with the famous scene in High Fidelity where Jack Black plays a record store assistant as a sneering rock snob: I cant believe you dont own this fucking record, he says, gesturing at the Jesus and Mary Chains Psychocandy. I see why the penalty was given by him as I shouted for one when I saw it. RSD has faced criticism for its highly priced limited editions and creating bottlenecks at vinyl production plants, hampering smaller releases, but Crash and Jumbo say that its still vital. Moss missed it, the VAR missed it and only one replay, serves the cnuts right IMO. Tribe Records, 28 Kirkgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DR. They were quick to blame Moss for having a huge impact on the game and costing their Yorkshire club the chance of a place in the top flight. Classic rock sits alongside blues sits alongside soul sits alongside indie sits alongside punk sits alongside hip-hop sits alongside reggae get the picture? Let us know in the comments section. I cant do that with Spotify. If record shops have a long-term future, it will be because of the special relationship between humans, our music and the places we obtain that from. Counter culture Guardian music writer Dave Simpson hard at work in Jumbo Records, Leeds. He most definitely is not a former Norman Records has been around in some kind of fashion since 1995, and for over 25 years theyve been one of the most popular records shops in Leeds and beyond. I dont know if the referee needs to ask to review, I dont know if the VAR can do something when they see, I dont know if they can review action when the referee doesnt ask. Moss ruled that Harry Toffolo had dived inside the box when challenged by Jack Colback and even went so far as to book the Terriers left wing-back, and VAR opted not to overturn the referees decision despite replays showing a clear touch on Toffolos ankle as he tried to skip over the challenge. It is understood Moss believes the attack on his record shop is related to the abuse he has received from Huddersfield fans since his final match. Excludes surfboards and oversize fees. Soft fouls all game, soft penalty, and waves play on when there is a legitimate penalty when Rashford got brought down inside the box. Stretty W3102, Row 2, Seat 129. Meet the Premier League referee who opened his own vinyl After a short hiatus, Tribe Records is back. Record Store Day is harming, not helping, independent music shops like mine, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Cant find what youre looking for? - Behind the Counter uncovers what is behind the nations love of physical records as vinyl sales outsell CDs in the UK for the first time in three decades. I do a lot of writing and poetry so when I applied for the job it was really nice that they were interested in that side of my life., For many, working in a record shop can be a dream job and a life-changing experience where you meet lifelong friends and make connections. Todays Jumbo which sells everything from rock and pop to dub, electronica and Americana has a much bigger space in the Merrion than it did back then, but vinyl, CDs and posters still occupy every inch of space. Crash Records specialises in indie, alternative and metal artists on both vinyl and CD, with racks of both lining the walls. Some might have seen the queues for RSD and think: I can have a piece of that. But a lot of us are people with a bit of money at the end of their careers who do it because its a passion., Jumbo was started in 1971 (initially as a concession in a larger bargain record shop called Bostocks) by Hunter Smith, who had been selling reggae and soul singles from his Jumbo Mobile Disco. Thats completely alien to what we stand for, says Fraser. It is different and you dont always get that vibe, says Jumbos Nick Fraser, a genial, enthusiastic 59-year-old who owns the store with his wife Justinia Lewis. Huddersfield have been absolutely robbed of at least one penalty there, if not two!" And if thats not enough, keep an eye out for their in-store shows held in their own dedicated live music space. Friends told me I was a lunatic. It might be something you never think about, the referees who are berated from all sides once the game starts, who nonetheless have their own routines, rituals, tastes and preferences. He continues to pop-up at record fairs, but you can visit his shop from Monday to Saturday for vinyl digging. People come in and browse, Jon says; they might spend a couple of hours drinking coffee and trying out records in the listening booth. From rock to soul, dance and hip-hop, if youre ever in need of some musical retail therapy, these Leeds record shops are just the ticket. Chris Coulthard is a record dealer extraordinaire with the experience to back it up he has been selling records at fairs since 2003 and has previous experience at Vinyl Tap in Huddersfield, but it wasnt until 2017 that he opened his own shop. One fan said: "Jon Moss is by far one of the worst referees in the history of football, makes shocking decisions almost every game. You can joke about them being essential but really, buying a record is a discretion, he says. Amidst the racks-upon-racks of records, this cool little music-loving hidey-hole is decked out in vintage armchairs, piles of music magazines and a set of decks for DJs to come in and soundtrack your flicking. Stuart Broad sets his sights on Man Utd and Liverpool after Nottingham Forest promotion, Forest star Steve Cook trolls Huddersfield by thanking Jon Moss during promotion parade. Vinyl Whistle in nearby Headingley, set up by former Premier League referee Jon Moss, doubles as a cafe. Moss also has a room dedicated to his vinyl collection at home, but admits that his wife keeps an eye on how big his collection is getting. 26 Jan 2023 10am: We are pleased to announce the return of Behind the Counter for a fourth season. Jonathan Moss qualified as a referee in 1988 and made his first big strides as an official 11 years later, working his way up the Football League pyramid to the Select Group of referees in 2011. He might pass the referee fitness test. Tbf the defender stuck his leg in the path of Fernandes which made him kick into him. Nearly every surface is covered in some kind of musical brilliance, with plenty of surprises to seek out. | No surprise to see it was Jon Moss on VAR, someone needs to explain to him what handball is, the Bailly one he gave against us was a bad call too. Theyve always got new tunes coming in, so if theres something you cant find or you just want a few recommendations, you need only ask. Theres two reasons why someone might want a record shop in 2023, he says. Who said a record store has to be in a shop? Then the penalty, which I honestly don't get why wasn't retracted with VAR. Thats insane! In my youth, some stores were like that: you would be terrified to approach the counter. Then they come out stating the penalty, just one of many incidents was wrong. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Liverpool player was sent off against Crystal Palace by referee Jon Moss, who was Milner's PE teacher at Westbrook Lane Primary School in Leeds. How many times have he been involved in our unbeaten run? Ive got a bag that carries that.. You can spend a good, long while trawling through the racks here. 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