ALAN WILDER SELLING HIS ENTIRE VINYL AND CD COLLECTION !!

[@VaughnGeorge]

Depeche Mode member and Recoil solo artist Alan Wilder is selling his entire Vinyl and CD collection. In this video I speak to Stuart Avis from 'Beat The Clock Records' all about the details of this sale which takes place in Hove, England on 18th August 2024 at 11:00am. More info: facebook.com/share/5EG6oGuAmCEhp5k9/?mibextid=9l3rBW

[@royalreign143]

Vaughn, I started watching this, and I saw Alan’s video, and then your face and heard the siren. I laughed so hard. I was thinking, Vaughn glitched out in real life.😂 Then my WiFi cut out, and I had to wait to watch the rest until an hour or so ago. I am so happy that fans get this unique opportunity. I was so sad that you cannot be there. Do you have someone going to the shop with like a cellphone camera to show you the merchandise in case you want to purchase something? If not is there someone in one of the groups that would do that for you? You of all people need a least one thing since are THE Ultimate fan boy. 😀 it is nice if Alan to share this, and the shop owner seems so cool. I wish I could just be there to hang out in the cool vintage shop atmosphere with fans of all music. Thanks for being on top of it as always Vaughn!

[@PerfectoKiss]

People being critical of AW’s contribution to DM? The man helped craft the DM sound. He deserves all the credit he deserves!

[@bismarkmontalvan6850]

100% , he is the depeche mode sound

[@rhanemann9100]

Martin can write a song, but Alan could arrange it. The best era of Depeche Mode were the Alan Wilder years by far.

[@GlasgowCelticforever1888]

I don’t think anyone is critical of his contribution. In my mind he was depeche mode. Didn’t buy a single DM record after he left following the SOFAD album.

[@rhanemann9100]

@@GlasgowCelticforever1888 Wise move.

[@dirkjewitt5037]

He was the heartbeat of Depeche Mode. I would say the true talent came from Gore/Wilder, now it's just Gore.

[@Elac69]

We will always love you Alan. And we will always appreciate your efforts and touches to the best albums of DM.

[@dwinterx]

The chap from the record shop seems like a true fan and seemed like a really nice guy. Also great to see Alan looking healthy and well. I guess he's just enjoying his retirement now, and who can blame him. Thanks for the video Vaughn.

[@FusedMusic]

Just to see Alan here gives me chills!

[@damianrf6309]

Do I sense that Alan Wilder interview coming, finally? Go Vaughn!

[@bmwofboganville456]

Vaughn is the only person who could do this well. He is more interested in the music side of things than the drama. Is there a way such an interview could be "diplomatically crowdfunded" so Mr Wilder is compensated for his time. In any case such an interview would gather many views.

[@damianrf6309]

@@bmwofboganville456 Agreed. And it would be a dream come true for Vaughn. He more than deserves it.

[@legionnairegonk4425]

I doubt AW needs to be compensated. He's just sold (or in process of) selling his big mansion, which iirc will fetch about £4m or roughly that (it's a nice gaff...). So I don't think he's short of a few bob... He will either do it or not because he wants to

[@seanbryant9371]

I had some great meets with Alan backstage over the years and also had lots of comms with his mum Kathleen, who was a lovely woman and always went out of her way to write to me and send me photos of Alan in the choir and band when he was at school. For me, Alan was very much an integral part of the band in so many ways and will always be much loved and sorely missed, in particular, for his musical/production excellence, but also his charisma.

[@InfraRedLight]

I was always very curious about Alan’s family, because he never talked much about his parents. So it was interesting to read your comment that Alan’s mom was a lovely person. Thank you for sharing your experience! For me it is simple enough: the real Depeche Mode was of 4 members: Dave, Martin, Alan and Fletch. No Alan - no Depeche Mode. Since his departure they have been making quite good music, but they are not Depeche Mode anymore.

[@Misokinesia]

Rightly so!

[@ToreGThomassen]

The video that Alan put out on KZbin is from my beautiful hometown in Norway. As a synth guy/music lover and a huge Depeche Mode fan it is so cool that Alan and his family bought a house in our little town 😊

[@arakaneuman]

Alan and Espen Kraft collaboration in the offing?

[@ToreGThomassen]

@@arakaneumanThat would have been fun @EspenKraft

[@blueroses7935]

It looks so peaceful and scenic. Along with the sunny landscape, you can see and hear the waves lapping around while Alan is making this video. I envy that you live in such a lovely place and that Alan has a home there. I miss him so much.

[@ToreGThomassen]

​@@blueroses7935 Thank you, yes It is a small town with only 12,000 inhabitants. My mom has her apartment just a few meters away from where Alan filmed his video. This is a fairly large swimming area where there are often many people and in the evening it is a party place for young people:) Yes, there have been quite a few parties there when I was young. (Now I'm over 50 and I miss the 80s as much as you:) I've stood on my mother's terrace and scouted for Alan a few times hahah, but I haven't seen him. I don't know what I would have done if I had seen him either, I probably wouldn't have dared to talk to him.

[@Misokinesia]

Alan deserves to settle somewhere beautiful like that. His home in Hove was jaw dropping.

[@simoharjane7823]

Was a joy to see Alan after all these years ! Looking good , healthy and in a good mood .

[@piscesempress1978]

Stuart seems like such a lovely guy, thank you for the video Vaughn. And to Alan if he ever read this, thank you so much for all you have done, we miss you but as long as you are healthy and happy thats all that matters. ❤

[@InfraRedLight]

How long we've been waiting for Alan to show up! I took my breath away when I saw Alan’s video, it was a pleasant shock. It's a very pity that he didn't announce his returning or his new music projects and plans. He is still the same: a good-looking man, not a single extra word - everything is articulate, in brief and clear. But we want so much more from him. Vaughn, it’s a huge disappointment you wasn’t able to go to Alan's sale. But I hope you are still going to please us with an interesting video about it ❤️

[@kris115]

Always loved him, and his important contribution to DM. Glad to see him and hear him, looking handsome as always❤

[@ludochem]

I can see Alan Wilder is someone who is able to move on in his life. I really admire these type of people.

[@bwest6275]

Alan as real as it gets. He knows you can’t take this stuff to the grave. May as well sell it and use the money for more practical things.

[@nigelcarren]

Great to see a Wilder in the wild, and looking happy with his lot! Respect 🇬🇧

[@alexgalaktionov9952]

I’m sure it’s that rare opportunity to reach Alan and do long awaited epic interview

[@Music-world-20986]

I love you, Alan

[@maxheadroom3000]

Alan looks great again

[@KidMrRemixes]

Last time I saw Alan on KZbin was when he auctioned off all his gear. He looks slimmer now, and a little greyer! But his still looks like the Alan we know and love! Your face at the beginning, Vaughn, had me in stitches 😂😂

[@Nephilim-81]

Oh my. I’d love to peer through Alan’s CD collection. I bet he’s got great stuff. Much more interesting than my mother in law’s cd 💿 collection I’d imagine. 😮

[@migueltaborda1950]

If I'm not wrong his son posted a photo of AW last year in his birthday...AW looks good, thank God

[@ehenyor]

I don't know how long ago, but yes, with his son. However, he also didn't want that photo shared. 😂 It didn't really look like him.

[@piscesempress1978]

@@ehenyor I looked at that photo again and looked at the video and you are rght that that does not look like him compared to now. that was just 2 years ago. Wonder why he is so adminate about not being seen.. fromt he video he looks great!

[@ehenyor]

@@piscesempress1978 I believe he's very keen on delivering the right look and not introducing anything that would negatively impact a legacy. With DM, he felt they looked wimpy in their early days and made an effort to help them evolve to a stronger, tougher look. So, for the picture we're talking about, he may think it would take away from his own legacy. The hardcore fans may not be bothered, but people outside of the fan circle may not understand.

[@piscesempress1978]

@@ehenyor Thats what I thought, he wanted to be remembered for the way he looked in DM. I understand how some people can be , critical of people.. I can see where he would be upset about people and how they think. Yeah the hardcore fans wouldn't care but the maybe younger not so devotee fan might have something to say. I totally get it.

[@simondavies109]

Legend!

[@robertnycguyraisedonrecord7587]

Amazing! I’d love to own a record owned by Alan Wilder😎

[@royalreign143]

The minute I saw Alan I thought oh my, he looks so healthy, and genuinely happy! Then I just read that so many others noticed it as well. He seemed to be very unhappy in older videos. I think Vaughn is right. The move to Sweden or was it Norway?And his new marriage seem to have uplifted him. Kind of like Dave Gahan’s wife and Gary Neumann wife, uplifted them too. I am happy for all those who can attend this event and get the little bit of Alan’s collection they want. I hope everybody has a great time.

[@verucasalt9182]

He has aged much better than the other guys .

[@Misokinesia]

Pretty sure David’s harpie has him at gunpoint forcing him to pretend to be happy.

[@squiremuldoon5462]

Good to know hes alive.

[@nylavillasis3451]

Here I am... wanting to be in that auction 💔😢 but, what a thrill to see the man himself again! 😍😍❤️‍🔥

[@Oversoul333]

Once he gets rid of his DM demos…. That’s when I’ll be rocking back and fourth like a crackhead hahaha! I need to hear the demo to “In Your Room” before I die!!

[@tlmstpiusx996]

lol 0:50 that was exactly what my face was like last Thursday morning when I spotted recoil's instagram story, AND I also almost fell off my chair! it made my day, and i was so happy and in disbelief for the rest of the week

[@thirdlantern]

Wow, it sounds like he really is completely done with music. Such a shame, but I am so grateful for his tireless work and dedication. The proof is in the pudding!

[@Tkivo]

Alan is looking very good now. In the last footage I saw, he looked really depressed.

[@jeshkam]

Link, please?

[@FavreianVengeance]

Alan Wilder looks so healthy and handsome. It gives me the faintest of hope that he'll return to DM for another album.

[@ThorTyrker]

The "last album of DM" might sound grim, but sadly that will come one day - what a mindblowing blast it'd be if they'd work together once again for the very last time.

[@motr1912]

Let's just be thankful that last album wasn't Spirit.

[@guyangelo9875]

I would love to see Alan come back for just one more. I have realized that with the "Dark Horse" personalities of the band, when they are done...they are done. Alan has checked out. Similar to John Deacon of Queen.

[@catchpass1488]

I bet he’d take their hand off if they asked him and flood to produce the last album.

[@allowyou9225]

Don't hold your breath

[@johnbarrett5268]

I am sad if he is struggling for money I still dig Alan everything he has done for depeche mode and recoil, he is a legend

[@shazzymac6140]

He's moving house , has a home in England and in Norway so is down sizing nothing to do with him selling records for money

[@mikewilson3581]

An Alan Wilder sighting at last! Nice to see Alan looking healthy. Without Alan I lost interest in Depeche Mode. Just like the void in R.E.M. without Bill Berry or The Cult without Jamie Stewart. Wilder, Berry, and Stewart. Sounds like a supergroup. Or a law firm.

[@mikewilson3581]

@DorisDay-lw4xs I tried Ultra, Exiter, and Playing The Angel and was severely underwhelmed. Not the same band.

[@missyspence7381]

Really enjoyed this brilliant, Stuart, what a great guy 😁👏

[@UnderDarkSkies]

I always wonder how it is possible that such a musician completely gives up concerts or creation of music for his fans. Does he only do the garden and watches movies all day? It's such a break giving up being a famous genius. I mean, actually it's a gift to be able to excite the people and to bring joy, he should use his power 🤔🤔🤔

[@RayEttler]

change of priorities

[@Funckle73]

Alan is the bestest!!!

[@jeshkam]

Tubular Bells and Slayer? Wow, who would have thought? BTW Stuart seems like a very nice chap, he reminds me a bit of MTV Europe's Steve Blame for some reason.🙂

[@andrewsly3183]

Mega Fan Boy Alert 😎👀

[@paulyoung8371]

Magnifique ! ! ! 🖤🎹

[@Red_Ford]

Next step will be comeback Alan Wilder to DM on the last LP and tour.

[@warsashwasp9597]

Stuart wearing a Hard Corp t-shirt :) Great band - supported DM on their 1988 tour (famous for lead singer playing topless!!). Saw them at Bournemouth.

[@Soul_In_Isolation]

"Je Suis Passé" is a true synth pop wonder

[@bismarkmontalvan6850]

Lucky

[@parallel23s]

You'll always be a member of the well-known band Depeche Mode. At least on my mind.

[@bismarkmontalvan6850]

For sure, Vince too

[@audiolego]

Wow waking up to Alan Wilder 😊😅

[@Lyon_Jolie]

First i thought the white dude wearing white t shirt was Alan😂 he have been tremendously changed but when i skiped back to the begining kind of relived 😅

[@PD-nz5rk]

Allan looked great.

[@marguskiis7711]

No

[@alejandromorales8715]

​@@marguskiis7711Yes

[@vitasdb]

​@@marguskiis7711 ?

[@ronan.pellen]

@@marguskiis7711 he's 5y older than Tim Walz you know?

[@DxModel219]

I so wish the sale would be online especially the next sale of Alan’s DM and recoil stuff.

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

I hope Alan is doing well now he walked away from music. He was the genius in that band and it all went rapidly downhill when he left.. I live in Sussex and Hove 30 mins away...I saw that music for the masses tour in 88 at Brighton centre that he talks about and the crystal palace gig

[@chrisnunley114]

I would love it if he and PK would do a sound collage project together just for fun… something completely different from Recoil. He looks happy and healthy.

[@johngarcia1340]

Hey it has to go through Sotherby's you guys! You are going to provide the receipt or provenance proof that it was his and add even more value to His awesome Items! We all love what he has done, literally millions of fans feel the same way too! A Sotherby's auction would truly get the strong price those priceless personal items are truly worth!!

[@tokyoskyline1752]

If Mr Wilder was to step back into the music world in some form; what if he was to produce the next Gary Numan album.

[@grayhalf1854]

I'd be interested to see the Mute rarities tbh. Bring out the test pressings! 😀

[@leisiquick5298]

I don't think Alan is in financial straits. I imagine he continues to receive his share of royalties on songs written when he was in the band. Rather, I don't like 'exploiting' his past role to push the sale of a collection that is probably not directly about DM or Recoil material. I guess he just wants to make some space in the house 😂 love Alan, always , and grateful for his contribution to music industry

[@dcanmore]

It's been reported that he has recently bought property in Holmestrand, Norway, not a surprise really as his long-time partner is Norwegian.

[@andyry1269]

Absolutely brilliant. -Andy Ry Denmark.

[@eelponna3145]

I heard he loves Aphex Twin

[@spurv]

He did some video when he sold his synths. Wasn't that later than 2011?

[@thebestoffools]

It'll be a riot!

[@DavidLee-g1r]

I made reggae CDs for Clark and bell.They were cool. As a fan. It sounded like industrial sounds were happening after wilder joined d mode I'm a fan of him

[@CutiePie-hh3gg]

The real genius of DM

[@CutiePie-hh3gg]

@DorisDay-lw4xs his genius is production not songwriting that's Martin's job i think he was the quality control of the group he kept Martin in check that's why during his tenure you couldn't find a bad song but after he left every subsequent album would be littered with fillers and below standard crap..sometimes you get moments of genius but too little to save the album i believe after he left there was no one to speak the truth and say no to Martin so basically DM became Martin Gore's solo work

[@InfraRedLight]

@CutiePie-hh3gg Agree with you. Although I think the quality controller in DM is currently Dave.

[@tokyoskyline1752]

The Dave Gahan record sale, the first record he nicked!😅😅😅

[@VaughnGeorge]

🙂 ;-)

[@simongardner3766]

He produced another artist in 2016 I think, then seemed to disappear. I have always thought he basically retired too early from Depeche Mode. A few years later digital downloads came along and then streaming soon after, which basically meant artists earned their real money from performing live, with tickets sales and all the merchandising revenue. The stuff he did after Depeche Mode was more of a hobby or labour of love to be honest, as great as it was. It sounds like he is selling off more of his stuff to earn some extra money, which is a shame, but that is the way the music industry is nowadays. Copying is rife and artists earn peanuts from streaming. Plus I believe he said something like, ' I can work on an album for six months in the studio, only for it to be downloaded for free the next day'. Like all fans, I wish he had returned to the band, even if it was for 80's specials, where they played only that era on the old Emulators, so new fans can experience the concerts I enjoyed so much.

[@piscesempress1978]

Yep, in 2016, he played on a single called Calling the Clock with a singer called Dede.. Its a beautiful song. I just wish he would have done more.

[@shazzymac6140]

Alan was supposed to join Depeche mode when they received their rock and roll hall of fame but covid happened and couldn't get there

[@shazzymac6140]

People shouldn't assume Alan is selling Depeche mode stuff , he said hes selling his collection. Im sure i read somewhere Alan is selling his Depeche mode stuff another time

[@wmlau69]

The last time I saw Alan, he was auctioning off his music gear but i don’t think it was as far back as 2010

[@GarryShepherdDreamGazePostPunk]

aW is a musical genius and im not so sure dM would have been as huge as they are today without aW? i think nearly every devout and disciple wanted him to make a return but sadly it wasn't to be Still the best bandever though🔥🔥🎵🎶

[@bertvennemann189]

At 19:01, i also own this timeless Masterpiece, by The Alex Harvey Band. Alan mixed "The Faith Healer" with Nitze Ebb. I do own the CD of it !

[@eelponna3145]

When is Alan going to write a book?

[@eancurtis9333]

Alan !!

[@Duke_Fleed5]

I cannot imagine what is happened to Alan Wilder.

[@shazzymac6140]

Hes a human , he just getting rid of old records

[@depeshak06]

Alan Wilder fan boy here as well 😂

[@boffse]

According to quick searches on the internet, a 12 inch vinyl LP weighs 140 Grams, and 140grams of Gold is Worth $11,105. A tad less than an arm or a leg, kidney, eternal soul or my first born son (although he would happily move into the record shop for free if he just got to play his guitar in peace)

[@cutalin]

Is there any video or review of the sale? really curious what vinyls and cds Alan had

[@legionnairegonk4425]

Alan is selling (or has now sold) his big mansion house, with his reasoning being to downsize his life he said in a recent property promotion article in the Evening Standard online in April this year. I guess it's extended to his other possessions too... If he's digitised all his music to FLAC files then he's not losing anything in the virtual realm, just the physical one. He's quite right, you can't take it with you. Hopefully he's kept a few select ones back for himself.

[@ronan.pellen]

You "can't take it with you" is true but he's not childless either...

[@legionnairegonk4425]

​@@ronan.pellen Maybe they are Taylor Swift fans, and not Al's style of music taste! 😂

[@ronan.pellen]

@@legionnairegonk4425 Poorly raised then 🥲

[@jeshkam]

​@@ronan.pellenI'm sure he must have talked to Paris and Stan about that already. Most kids these days are happy with streaming or digital files on their devices I'm guessing.

[@CityTunes]

I thought you where moving all your DM videos to your new channel- Depeche Mode hub!?

[@Microdisney]

I wonder if there’s A.C. Marias in the collection? I’d really like his A.C. Marias stuff. Such a shame it’s not an online auction with items grouped in sale lots.

[@NITZERMODE13]

Alan if you need money. Don't sell your entire music collection. Just join Depeche Mode and you're an instant millionaire 😉

[@bismarkmontalvan6850]

I live in America, how can i be part of the sale?

[@dcanmore]

Alan has recently bought property in Norway (his long-time partner is Norwegian), so maybe he his relocating there.

[@llane269]

Thank you ❤️‍🩹

[@manuelthewiseguy]

I wish there was a way to buy a Alan Wilder Relic from California San Jose

[@piscesempress1978]

Same, I hope they do something online, id def buy some things.

[@Glynn1965]

Closed bids might be the only way to sell rarities

[@arqhiz]

Alan is very busy???? Wish to be linked to more music coming from him

[@InfraRedLight]

Is music the only thing Alan can be burdened with in his life? What do we allknow about his current personal life? Nothing 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@abrokenframe1]

Alan Wilder outside Martin Gore wings is nothing. Its was really enjoyable see him playing live with the band. Dave Gahan and Martin ate fucking monsters to this date. See them twice last tour, really amazing experience. Also, Memento Mori did grab me as the 80's and 90's. Though my favourite album stills ULTRA. What a perfect record song by song.

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

AW outside MLG wings is nothing. Bien dicho.

[@michaporzyczkowski7710]

I am flying from Warsaw just for that sale. Dont you all touch that one special hidden gem of the sale i.e. the signed Violator album by AW 😜

[@Luke3030]

No DM stuff in this sale.

[@bismarkmontalvan6850]

They're not selling depeche MODE stuff

[@cutalin]

How come Alan put his collection on sale at a such small shop, instead of making it online. If he wants to make some money, definitely an online auction was the best.

[@irafateeva]

he said he wants to get rid of stuff and imagine putting 4000 items online

[@cutalin]

@@irafateeva it's not like he would put them himself online

[@cutalin]

@@irafateeva imagine if he would sell them signed, damn, they would sell pretty high. It's a treat that any DM fan is happy to buy and also help Alan get some cash

[@verucasalt9182]

@@cutalinhe probably is not doing for money needs but because he is relocating abroad .

[@cutalin]

@@verucasalt9182 where is he moving?

[@syracusemusic1539]

Hell yeah 👍

[@syesepoh]

Why i got rid of my vinyl collection twice!! As I got older I found it incredibly hard to play my records and when I did it was through some nice headphones. So I thought what's the point and sold the lot...

[@chinmeysway]

for normal prices? or crazy famous elite classist prices

[@paulgriffiths2932]

maybe raffle off the bowie lp with the proceeds going to charity

[@duncanfairbrother5209]

isn't Vaughn the fellow who joined some goth band recently claiming they were better songwriters than Depeche Mode? but I digress...Alan Wilder is a legend. I hope he isn't ill or anything as it's a big move to sell off all your music collection....

[@rachelandjames9909]

The entire collection is worth roughly 4 billion pounds. I wouldn't pay more to be honest.

[@tyronerodgers]

Wow he lost weight

[@Glynn1965]

Will there be a list to view beforehand?

[@Pana_DoP]

I don´t get it! Why would ever somebody sell his record collection?

[@angaudlinn]

Hard Corps

[@Steve-kj5zt]

He should join DM again.

[@bismarkmontalvan6850]

Hes obviously moving, he has his house for sale also

[@victorghossn8451]

Why would anyone especially a man with somè wealth want to get rid of his entire collection its all fun home entertainment.

[@Wagoo]

Mari Kondo got to him 😢

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

Yessss!!!! AW read Marie Kondo.😉

[@stepheng1690]

Wow that was an embarrassing watch as the poor record store guy couldn't finish a sentence or show things without getting interrupted & I lasted around 20 minutes before turning it off!!

[@thesynthfloyd]

Yep! Dude doesn't want to know about music in his life anymore.

[@FusedMusic]

Or he listens to it all on Spotify these days 😂

[@Wagoo]

He's probably digitised it himself. I never trust services like Spotify to always have some rarity available

[@blueroses7935]

I find it incredibly hard to think that he's not interested in and doesn't listen to music anymore. He said himself, the music is always there; he just needs to declutter from a practical standpoint.

[@randydarklight]

If he needed money so badly, he could have gone back to work as a Depeche Mode producer long ago. He wouldn't even have had to be a member, just a producer and the money machine would have kicked in.

[@piscesempress1978]

They never asked him, so he couldn't. He has stated he didnt want to get back into that.

[@blueroses7935]

I think this is different to his 2012 auction, where he was very open about his financial situation. It's more a case of downsizing and decluttering now he's moved/is moving to a smaller house than the manor house he used to live in - as the record shop owner said in another social media post, it's a common thing, and I don't think there's anything to read into in terms of desperately needing money. As for producing DM, I'd have loved that (still would). However, when Alan left he said that that defeated the purpose of leaving and that the band wouldn't let him anyway (which is too bad 😔).

[@randydarklight]

@@piscesempress1978 Martin and Alan were always in contact and there was a statement from Martin that Alan could come back "in some form of producer" if he wanted to. But not as a member. that was in 2016. So earning money was never going to be a problem. We all have to do shit jobs in our jobs and Alan certainly wouldn't have done a shit job. He just made the wrong decision.

[@piscesempress1978]

@@randydarklight why do you think it never happened???? his pride or just a wrong decision like you said... it would have been interesting to say the least.

[@rediscoveryrecords1348]

I think with the ones he wrote his name on. List those individually maybe with a picture. Leave an email and people can make bids on it for 48 hours. You are right u cant put a value on it. So u have it to make it available for bidding.

[@rediscoveryrecords1348]

The DM stuff obviously auction

[@bioLarzen]

I guess he has more than me... ... but not for long apparently :)