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With tremendous sadness I must report, Judy Dyble has passed away.

She informed us of her developing lung cancer towards the end of last year. Unfortunately she was to have only a short remission. She moved to the Churchill hospital in Oxford a few days ago and died in her sleep last night. Family have been with her throughout as best they can. They ask, please allow the family their peace.

She was gifted, and she gave that gift to us. She was and remains much loved. We will miss her.

 :'(

This is on Facebook from David Longdon:

Tribute to Judy Dyble

13th February 1949 – 12th July 2020

12th July 2020: It is with great sadness that we announce that English singer-songwriter Judy Dyble passed away on 12th July 2020 following a long illness borne with great courage.
Judy Dyble was one of the pioneers of the English folk rock scene in the 1960s, most notably as a founding member of Fairport Convention and vocalist with cult band Trader Horne.
Judy largely withdrew from the music scene in the early 1970s to concentrate on her family before being invited back to the Fairport fold in 1997 for the 30th anniversary reunion at Cropredy. To Judy’s great relief, her worries, ahead of the event, disappeared as ‘suddenly the years fell away.’ Further Fairport anniversary appearances reassured Judy and showed that her passion for music had remained through the years and she made three albums with Marc Swordfish, of Astralasia, as she began a revival of her music career.
This included numerous guest appearances on albums by a host of artists including, in 2017, Big Big Train. Judy went on to form a close working relationship with Big Big Train’s multi-instrumentalist frontman David Longdon. Together they will release their album Between A Breath And A Breath on 25th September 2020, with Longdon providing the music for Judy’s poignant lyrics.

Two songs from the Dyble Longdon sessions which are not included on the album, Crossbones and The Daguerreotype, will be released by English Electric in the autumn subsequent to the release of Between A Breath And A Breath as a tribute to Judy Dyble via Bandcamp.
The lyrics for Judy’s final collection of songs are, at times, haunting and beautifully fragile, dark in tone but neither morbid nor desperate. Specifically, The Daguerreotype looks at how the Victorians dealt with death, turning it into an art form.
In accordance with Judy’s request, Crossbones and The Daguerreotype will be made available as free downloads, with listeners being encouraged to make a donation to Judy’s chosen charity, the Barley Greyhound Sanctuary (www.barleykennels.co.uk/) if they wish.
David Longdon says: “It is with great sadness that I write to say that my dear friend Judy Dyble passed away this morning. Judy and I became friends during the writing and making of this album. Along the way, there was much laughter and joy - but also challenging moments. She was a woman of a certain age and she wrote articulately and unflinchingly about the autumn phase of her life.”
“She dealt with her illness with incredible courage and fortitude. She suspected this album was her swan song and she gave it her all. Judy reassured me that she’d had a great life. Which indeed she did. And I will miss her greatly.”
We wish to express our deepest sympathies to Judy’s family, friends and many associates from her musical career at this time.
Judy’s family would like to thank her fans for their messages and good wishes on social media over the last few weeks, but at this time ask that they avoid contacting them for now as they would just like some quiet time.

Further enquiries should be sent to Nick Shilton @ Kingmaker Management
nick@kingmakermgmt.com
OR
sharon@thepublicityconnection.com
(020) 8450 8882
facebook: @thepublicityconnection
Twitter: @PRConnect
Website: www.thepublicityconnection.com

Too sad, shocking news 😪😪😪

Devastating news.  I'm so sad.  All my love to her family, friends and colleagues, past and present.  She was a major talent and felt like a close friend through our interaction on here and on Facebook over the many years.  It was a thrill to finally meet her in person a few years back.

I will miss her hugely.  Thanks for everything, Jude.  

Extremely sad news, RIP dear Judy. Will gather my thoughts and write more later  :'(

Just read of this on Facebook, obviously very sad news for all those who are close to her and knew her, and my thoughts are with them. Someone who never stood still with her music, with the purity of her vocal a constant throughout her career. On this site she was always a welcoming voice and just ‘one of the group’ with some great insights into the band and the music industry. Thank you for everything Jude. Rest In Peace

I just saw this on another forum . Such a shock, and she was active and positive till the end. RIP our dear Judy.

Just saw this news on fb. So, so sad. Sending love to Judy's family.

 :'( :'( :'(

Likewise, I just saw the news on FB.  I never actually met her in person, but felt I knew her through her interaction with us here, and on FB.  Rest in Peace, Judy.

Very, very sad, but tremendously grateful for the music she made & looking forward to her last work.

Love to all affected by her death. R.I.P.

What terrible news. RIP Judy.

Sad, sad news.

I didn't know Judy but through her music, her book and her posts on this forum, it felt like I did. She was an inspiration in so many ways.

Condolences to all her family, friends and fellow fans.

So shocked to have just read the news on FB :'( :'(

RIP you beautiful, brave lady

Oh no.  I knew she was poorly but I still can't believe it.

She was so friendly, upbeat, kind, fun, compassionate, talented, level-headed, and so many other things.  And her presence here was such a boon.  I will miss her very much indeed.

Jules

I'm in shock.
I knew she wasnt particularly well but i never expected this.
My condolences to her family and friends.
She was a lovely lady and one of the reasons we are here today.
RIP Jude we will all miss you.

I met her for a chat once in The Field as we were both getting food at the same time. Lovely person. She will be greatly missed.

Such sad news.
Sending love to all her family and friends.
RIP Jude

I was privileged to have made Judy’s acquaintance - more than a nod but not quite a friend - at Cropredy and sundry gigs. A lovely lady whose recent albums are  beautiful. Sleep well now, Jude.

So sad.... a beautiful lady with a beautiful soul. Sorry you had to go so soon Jude!

 :-[ :'(
f cancer

RIP Judy Dyble (13.02.49 – 12.07.20)

Very sad to hear the news that Judy Dyble - original female voice of Fairport Convention, co-conspirator of Giles, Giles & Fripp pre-King Crimson, half of the duo Trader Horne with Jackie MacCauley and remarkable solo artist has passed away following a long illness.

In 2009, my ex-partner and I were relief managing The Blue Posts, a pub round the corner from London's 100 Club. When Judy held a launch party for her solo album “Talking With Strangers” there, her then-manager contacted me and asked if they could use the pub's function room for a pre-gig meetup and a post-gig drink, of course. The date was set, a couple of weeks after that year's Cropredy Festival, and was a wonderful occasion. Great to meet several fans of her music, and the gig went swimmingly – Judy's band including her old Fairport cohort Simon Nicol who had also played on the album. A lovely day all round, and one of which I have fond and proud memories.

Her marvellous second bite of the cherry as a musician (indeed, she named her autobiography “An Accidental Musician”) continued, and I enjoyed catching some of her mini-residency at WM Jazz in the O2 complex – she'd found the right blend of sympathetic musicians and was growing in confidence. In one of my emails to her, I joked that she'd get a taste for a touring – become a gigger. Her response was words to the effect that she enjoyed it but wouldn't go that far.

But, carry on she did – culminating in an emotional appearance at Cropredy 2017 – Judy totally owning that hallowed stage with her material, her musicians and her beautiful, pastorally English voice wafting over the field. The set included a full rendition of the 20 minute epic “Harpsong” which showed off her prog-rock tendencies.

And the collaborations continued with the likes of Mark Swordfish, Dodson & Fogg, The Conspirators, Sand Snowman, Big Big Train, a Trader Horne reunion and her brilliant album “Summer Dancing” with Andy Lewis – released on Acid Jazz Records.

From then on I'd always refer to Judy as “Acid Jazz Records recording artist...” as opposed to “folk rocker or progger”, and this extra layer of “street cred” appealed to her wicked sense of humour !

And it continues...her collaboration with David Longdon of Big Big Train “Between A Breath & A Breath” will be released this coming September.

The last time I saw Judy was exactly two years ago today, at the Anvil in Basingstoke, the occasion being a Big Big Train gig – they were warming up for their appearance at Night Of The Prog in Loreley, Germany. Lovely to see her as always, and we exchanged mirth and remarks about weight loss (my general lack of !).

The news of Judy's illness came through at the tail end of 2019, however, she kept her veritable army of  Facebook friends updated every stage of the way, never a grumble to be heard. Her domestic and gardening escapades and strange recipes kept everyone amused, likewise the tales and photos of her beloved rescue greyhounds.

With her folk-rock foundations and her prog-rock collaborations, Judy was a one off and a truly lovable English eccentric. She will be sadly missed. Sleep well, marvellous Judy.

Such terrible news. Rest in peace Jude, the knitting soloist par excellence.

Very very sad news. She was a lovely lady. RIP Judy

When I joined Talkawhile in 2007, Judy was the first person to welcome me and make feel part of the community. She was an ever open, friendly, welcoming presence and this place in particular will be the poorer without her. It has been such a privilege that she would share her time and her world with us in this way. So long Jude. Safe travels. I will be raising a glass of e e Cummings in the Arms.

Judy Dyble passed away last night.

She was a friend, a lovely talented lady and the effort she put into welcoming and helping people here was tremendous.

This is so sad.

Ah, dear Jude. Such a kind gentle talented lady.
She helped me greatly, with little messages, when things were tough, for which I will always be grateful.
She was part of the heart of this board, through which so many of us connected.

Sleep softly Jude, your dogs are waiting at Rainbow Bridge for you.

I’ll miss you x

RIP Jude, you will be sorely missed.

Such sad news.
We are both in shock.
R.I.P. Jude. You will be sadly missed by so many people.

Such a fine singer - and such grace!

Jude was always so welcoming and wise with her comments. I have got to know her music and her words are wonderful. Such a talented and thoughtful person. A sad loss.

A very sad loss of a wonderful person.

Really sad news; a wonderful person and singer. Rest in peace, and a heartfelt thank you for all the music.

[Can someone combine the two threads?]

So very sad. She was such a kind, gentle, witty lady.

This....with knobs on. RIP Jude.

She gave everyone new the warmest of welcomes.  She's left quite a void.

She made light of her own troubles and provided a shoulder for others who were suffering.

What a remarkable woman.

Jules

Hello, old friend.

Very sad, just heard on the news.

I first became aware of her as one of us, here...then learnt more about her music. Great condolences to her friends and family. I will miss her thoughtful and helpful replies.

Echo what everyone else has said. This was a real gut punch to wake up to this morning. Last year I picked up one of Jude’s albums in Dublin and mentioned in ‘Listening To’ that I was loving it. Seriously no more than 5 minutes later was a private message thanking me. That was really touching. I’m very sad at this news

RIP Astral Folk Goddess... 😪😪😪😪😪😪😪❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I was about to say the self same thing. Jude had such a huge kind heart. She made us all feel like she valued our friendship and were a part of her life.

She leaves a huge hole in our community.

So sad. A lovely gentle person. Liked her, right from "Ribbon Bow" times. To get to know her, even just a tiny wee bit, here on TAW has been a thrill.

 What sad news. I only met Jude a couple of times but she was always kind and friendly and had the most welcoming smile you could ever hope to see.
 There was such a quality of warmth that shone through even the most straightforward of her posts here. You couldn't help but think "If there were more people like Jude in the world, it would be a much better and happier place"  :)

 Sincere condolences to her family. We were lucky to know her, even just a little bit.

We had a lovely visit with Jude way back in 2007, a few days before our first Cropredy, at a little pub near Banbury. She brought with her a rescued greyhound, and most of our conversation was about this poor, high-strung dog and its recovery. She was a genuine expert on this subject, and I think she would have saved every greyhound in the world, if she could have. RIP.  :(

 :'(  :'( :'(

Prog magazine pays their respects

https://www.loudersound.com/news/former-fairport-convention-singer-judy-dyble-remembered

As does the BBC Arts & Entertainment page (headliner!)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53382561

In case you don't know:

Jude posted a lot in a section that you probably can't see. It can only be seen by new members of TAW. She made them welcome, and often surprised them.
She clocked up over 14,000 hours on TAW.

Also at these times people are prone to enthuse about what a lovely person somebody was. Make no mistake Jude was lovely.

This is just awful.

I found Judy to be delightful, and fun. I loved reading about her garden and her greyhounds as well as her music.

RIP lovely Judy.

I've just logged on to find this very sad news. Judy was fantastic to message regarding her retired greyhounds and we spoke about them each time she rescued another and gave them a happy life, we even met one or two at Cropredy. I feel Talkawhile has lost one of the best and Judy will be so missed. Condolences to her family at this sad time.

J.x

Goodnight Judy, beautiful soul RIP.

This from the Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jul/12/fairport-convention-singer-judy-dyble-dies-aged-71

I share all the sentiments here with the very sad announcement today of Jude's passing. I only got to know Jude over the last three years or so through my dear friend and recent collaborator with Judy. The LP they have recorded and which is to be released in September will (I hope) be something that will be loved and treasured by fans of both Fairport convention and Big Big Train. It was always lovely when Jude would interject on conversations on this forum and she will be sadly missed within this community. Jude, thank you for being, I will miss you Jude as will many. Be at rest xx

I was always hugely impressed at the thought of someone logging in for the first time and being welcomed by ‘Jude’. And then...wait, who...!? You only got that treat once.

I spoke to Jude loads of times on here, and she was always lovely. I spoke to her once on the field, and she was even more lovely. I was a bit star struck, and spent most of the time talking to Tiggy, she didn't seem to mind. I loved her singing voice, she could teach a lot of singers in my group about phrasing and expression. She could really put meaning over in a song, and had a real ethereal quality to her voice.
Not only was she lovely to us humans, but she lived for her greyhounds. There are quite a few greyhounds who ended their lives in the most loved situation they could have because of her kindness to them.
I am really sad at her passing.

Jackie Morris has written a lovely piece in her blog.

http://www.jackiemorris.co.uk/a-letter-to-a-friend-between-a-breath-and-a-breath/

So sad. Only met the loverly lady once when she was presented with a Handcock Award at the bar at Cropredy. I was honoured that she was on TAW, she felt like part of the family. RIP Jude.

Jude was, I think, our most famous regular, yet there were no airs and graces about her.  On the contrary, she proved herself to be a woman of the people time after time.

Oh I wish she hadn't had to leave us.  It's just awful.

So very sad to hear this news. What a sweetheart Judy was. Of course I thought of this TWA family, my condolences to all of you.

Karen (Carrot) here.
 Judy, I met you a few times at Cropredy. It was a pleasure, such a lovely lady. You'll be missed so much. My thoughts and condolences go out to your family. Sleep tight. xxx

Judy, it was an honor to share discourse with you here on the board. I loved your wit, warmth and humanity. Wherever your journeys may take you, you have my deepest thanks. You made my world a happier place.

Fondly,
Pat

So many people with only lovely, positive things to say about Judy.  And rightly so.  That says it all, I think.

Goodnight to a beautiful soul. RIP Judy  :'(

Jude.  Such a wonderful lady.
Sleep well with all your dogs xxx

Very sad news.  Jude was, as everyone has said, very welcoming and helpful to new members here, and I remember her defusing a number of potential arguments before they became unpleasant.   She only ever wanted the best for all of us, and we are the poorer for her passing.  RIP Jude.

Lovely Jude, so kind and gentle. Sleep well. x

So sad, I met her just once at Cropredy, such a lovely lady.

Very, very sad news  :'(

Slippy

Pretty much what everyone else has said. Lovely lady, one of the highlights of Cropredy was bumping into her, usually with a tall dog in tow.

I only browse here and rarely log in, but I wanted to add my voice to the tributes. Have admired her work and her voice for many years, and was glad to have been able to tell her as much, just outside the Albert Hall last year before a King Crimson gig; fans will doubtless know she was the first to sing on a pre-King Crimson recording of I Talk To The Wind, the only song from the first album they didn't play that evening.

Rest in peace.

Plenty of media mentions....

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/fairport-convention-singer-judy-dyble-dies-71-a4496016.html

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/5803289/judy-dyble-dead-fairport-convention/

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-judy-dyble-dead-fairpoint-22343320

https://www.nme.com/news/music/fairport-convention-singer-judy-dyble-has-died-2706172

https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1308514/Judy-Dyble-dead-death-fairport-convention-singer-Simon-Nicol-pictures-news-latest-update

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/breaking-judy-dyble-dead-fairport-22343340

https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/12/fairport-convention-singer-judy-dyble-dies-aged-71-long-illness-12979637/

and her wiki page already updated
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Dyble

Very sad news. Seeing Judy with Fairport in 2017 (and 2002) was special, but her solo spot in 2017 was wonderful and led me to listen to her solo work a bit more. I also PM'ed her on here asking about availability of CDs etc, and as you'd expect I got a lovely reply.

Such incredibly sad news. I've just had a look through some messages that Jude sent me back in 2008 when I started on Diversity FM. She was so supportive and over the next few years sent me a couple of cds and the occasional mp3. Sad I never got to meet her or see her in concert.

I'll have to think about what tracks to play in tribute to her on my next radio show. Certainly one or two songs from Talking With Strangers which I was listening to yesterday evening.

Summer Dancing is a good one. I'm listening to that now.

I've started to write something 3 times on this thread but deleted it as it seemed inadequate  :-\

I've read all the online obits (even The Star - I hope that doesn't stay in my cookies!) and this thread, plus Facebook & Twitter. She was very much loved, I don't think she had any idea how much...

Judy was very kind to me when Mike was diagnosed with COPD, something she had suffered from for years. Also when I missed a deadline to get a signed copy of her book, she was more than happy to oblige. I will miss her Facebook posts, her gentle humour and her love for her dogs. I loved her twinkly tree idea and I'm creating one in my garden so when the sun shines the garden will be full of sparkles :)

One comment that has stuck in my mind is "if only more people were like Judy the world would be a nicer place" and I think that says everything. Help make the world a better place - be more like Judy!  

RIP friend x

The same here, in terms of sending her music over (to Adelaide, Australia) for me to play on air, and even agreeing to a Skype interview a few years ago.  She didn't have to do any of the above, but was just the sort of person to do so anyway.  I have the same problem regarding what songs to play in tribute - there is such diversity among it all that if you're choosing just a handful or so, you're going to miss something important.  But we can do our best.

I asked her about her influences in the early days and this was the reply she sent me, so I might include a track by one or two of these. Must admit I haven't heard of all of them. I'll have to see if I can find something by Harpo Marx.

So sad that we have lost this lovely lady - so gentle & kind - we can all learn a lot from her attitude & values.

RIP Judy xxxx

Something of him singing would be extra special.  :)  I think I might start with Fairport's One Sure Thing, finish with the Conspirators version and go on various byways in between.

One thing that always used to amuse me was when, through her interactions with new members, it was quite apparent that said new member was quite often completely oblivious to the fact that (and why should they have been otherwise) the 'Jude' introducing them was like, well, you know, the first singer in Fairport Convention.  I had a couple of good chuckles about that through the years.  She seemed as self-effacing as it was possible to be...

Devastated by this news, even though I only interacted with Judy on Facebook and in this forum. I've read some wonderful tributes from people here and also in the press.

Currently listening to Summer Dancing, which is one my favourite albums of recent years. I once mentioned that I bought it on CD and vinyl on her Facebook feed and she thanked me and called me a 'Lovely person'!

My condolences to the family and friends.

My Mum date of cancer at the same age just over a year ago.

I believe Harpo's rendition of John Cage's 4'33" is a "must-hear". Only a slight apology for my levity - I'd like to think Judy would have a giggle...

I'll have that playing in the background between songs.

I've put a playlist together. Can't really concentrate on anything else this afternoon.

That was the case with me, when I first joined. And, as you implied, she never pushed it. Lovely, lovely person.

I am so saddened by this news. She was such a lovely, funny, generous lady. I so enjoyed our brief conversations at Cropredy in 2014 and ‘17. It was truly  a joy to meet her in person.
My heartfelt thoughts for good memories and  Healing go to all her family and friends.

Will raise an e e cummings  to her this evening while  listening to her sing....

Sad news
Condolences to friends and family.

Well that definitely wasn't inadequate, Bridge.  That was lovely.

Jules

Phil Ochs at the top of the list and The Marx Brothers signing off at the other end.  Now that's taste.

Jules

Thank you Jules - it was my 5th or 6th attempt!

                                                                                                                                                                                                               Absolutely on all points. I will miss your special brand of bonkers, Jude. Love always.  :-* :'( xxxx

Has anyone else noticed that most of the obituaries mention that she first reunited with Fairport at the 1997 Cropredy Festival, when she actually appeared with them in 1981 at Broughton Castle (as recorded on the Moat On The Ledge album)?  Just a little mistake, but it bugs me a little, for no apparent reason other than my being a detail person!

I came across some photos of Jude on kevin_ayres8's account on Instagram. Most are from her childhood but there's this one which I hadn't seen before and must've been from the very early days of Fairport.

You can tell how young they are by how big that guitar looks on little Simon.

Jules

I thought it was a uke.... ;)

Yuk, yuk  :)

That's a beautiful trbute Brij.  I have nothing to add except a real sense of loss. Judy was a truly lovely person and my heart goes out to her grieving family and Jesse.

RIP friend x

I've remembered that Jude's gone every day since the announcement and every time it makes me sigh with sadness.

Jules

Me too. It’s one of the first things I think of. I miss her posts so much. She really added to my day. I’m enjoying her music though. I’m so pleased I found TAW, Jude and my friends here. Thanks YABB.

Indeed, same here.. we raised several glasses to Jude yesterday and has lots of reminiscing with Pastieboy.

Thank you YABB.

So sad to hear this news...

I feel so lucky to have caught the whole of Judy's lovely afternoon set at Cropredy just a few years ago...

An obit posted today on the Americana-uk website which ends with this -

"Judy Dyble was a musically enquiring and explorative talent that will be much missed but will always be remembered as an innovator and a fine singer….and as the original voice of Fairport Convention."

https://americana-uk.com/the-song-remains-judy-dyble-1949-2020#more-48314

Listening to Earth is Sleeping and stunned by the album, it's beautiful with thought provoking lyrics and wonderful song arrangements. Jude was someone who knew life.

One of the charity shops in Bridport has a Hopf Autoharp in the window.  For a brief second, I thought "Oh, I must ask Jude about that..."  Then I felt sad :(

Agreed - thanks, YABB, and fellow Talkawhilers; I owe you a lot.
My heart’s quite achey for the loss of Jude, and I know I’m not alone.
Excellent tributes here (my words have deserted me) 🌟

I felt similar when Battersea posted a picture of a lovely rescued greyhound.

Paul

There was an article about ee cummings online today and I instantly thought “Oh, I know who...oh...” 😕

Jude was acknowledged in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame In Memoriam segment Saturday night on HBO. They used an absolutely lovely photo from circa 1967-68.

It was painful to watch that whole reel (Eddie Van Halen, John Prine, Little Richard, and on and on). 2020 has been a terrible year for music fans.

I also heard something about EE Cummings and thought the same    :(

I wonder if there’s a recording online?

Just in case nobody has spotted this:

https://dyblelongdon.bandcamp.com/

No charge - but donations to the Barley Greyhound Sanctuary...

Artist (and illustrator of many of her good friend Judy's albums) Jackie Morris has provided her playlist for the December 2020 issue of Songlines; unsurprisingly, "Heartwashing" is one of her 5 choices. Very interesting interview/article with Jackie in the magazine, too.

Record collectors may be interested to note:

https://www.specialauctionservices.com/Auction-Calendar/2021/Music-Entertainment

Jude's record collection is to be sold at auction in February.

Between them, Simon and Jude amassed a vast vinyl collection, covering pretty much everything from the 60s and 70s and stretching to prog, jazz, classical and singer-songwriter. Most are to be sold as grouped collections, though there are probably a few items of particular interest for this forum:

244 (https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/special-auction-services/catalogue-id-srspe10412/lot-d8c79e03-3a23-4ae0-a840-acb60120ef28) - First press of Dark Side of the Moon
245 (https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/special-auction-services/catalogue-id-srspe10412/lot-3ce99778-3672-4e4f-8ba6-acb60120ef28) - Original release of Liege and Lief
269 (https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/special-auction-services/catalogue-id-srspe10412/lot-92803636-46a8-4761-b440-acb60120ef2d) - Original releases of Sandy and North Star Grassman and the Ravens
310 (https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/special-auction-services/catalogue-id-srspe10412/lot-b054fbbe-0471-4fb5-9649-acb60120ef2d) - Original release of Atom Heart Mother
313 (https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/special-auction-services/catalogue-id-srspe10412/lot-6f01b1a6-a17c-4753-bd23-acb60120ef2d) - Evening Blue, a really, really good looking box set from Chris Wood (the jazzer not the folkie)

(If you're looking for Jude's collections of Terry Reid and Jefferson Airplane albums, to late! I've been gifted those!  8) )

Cheers

Nick

Just to clarify...are all of the entries from 1-808 from Judy's estate?  It's not clear (to me).

No, hers are only a part of the auction, and its not entirely clear which came from her estate and which from elsewhere. I've not figured out how to search across the Lots, and the PDF of the catalogue isn't available yet.

The auction says "A number of records in the Vinyl section are from the personal collection of Judy Dyble", though I know Jude had a significant CD collection and various cassettes too which I thought were to be included in the sale.

From what I've seen, the most notable individual Lots are tagged "From the personal collection of Judy Dyble" (I've linked to a few that I managed to spot). I'm pretty sure I recognise some of the compiled Lots from her collection, but I don't see them marked as such. I don't think they have mixed up items from different collections in the compiled Lots (at least, I hope they haven't!) I'll see if I can double-check.



Edit: I've found you can search by name like this (https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/special-auction-services/catalogue-id-srspe10412?searchTerm=Judy+Dyble&whereToSearch=%2Fen-gb%2Fauction-catalogues%2Fspecial-auction-services%2Fcatalogue-id-srspe10412#lot-039f80cd-65d6-4fda-a2c9-acb60120ef23), which finds Lots that have been specifically tagged, but as I say, I'm sure there are other Lots that are from her collection that aren't marked.

What a treasure trove!

Thanks, Nick.

That Chris Wood box is nice...I nearly bought it, and have been dismayed to see its price rise since it sold out.  Is there an obvious connection between Judy and Chris/Traffic?

Hmm, a couple of instruments I just might be interested in... (not the banjos, though)

I hear they were referred to as The Californian Fairport Convention..?  ;D ::)

I've learned that this is just a first tranche of her collection. There are around 900 vinyl records in all and they're still sorting and valuing, and discovering new things in every cupboard and box. There will be further auctions along the way, including other things like HiFi and recording equipment (though the Autoharps will remain in the family.)

Look, can we just get to the matter of the cassettes as a matter of some urgency, please...  ;) :)

Given that she and Simon ran a cassette duplication business, who knows what may show up!

There's something poignant about a record collection being sold after a death. it's part of the life story of someone that now is being divided and perhaps loses the connection to the individual. I know memories of Jude are so much more precious but even so this touched me.

The estimates look considerably generous, the Dark Side Of The Moon LP for example sold at my local auction last week for £440.

They estimate low to draw you in

The latest Prog mag has a BBT article in which Dave Longdon briefly discusses his work with Jude

Remembering Jude today...

Me too, can't believe it's been a year already...

Miss you dear Jude 💙💙💙

Agreed, she is missed by all who knew her, either in life or on this forum where she was always the first to welcome new members. Rest in Peace Jude

I miss you too Jude.

Judy's family have issued a book featuring her characteristic humour ... https://burningshed.com/judy-dyble_louise-regan_deadly-dining_book   ... I'm sure some of her friends here will be interested.

It is a fab book, hilarious and I can just hear Jude’s voice as I read it.

The illustrations are fabulous too.

It’s a lovely keepsake.

My copy has literally just arrived, along with a couple of unexpected prints. Looks lovely.  :)

On-line book launch on Facebook at 11am & Monday at 5pm.

https://www.facebook.com/events/332785715525048

Even more poignant with the knowledge that Dave Longdon would only be with us for a short while after.