Pearl’s customers would bring records from home for Pearl to play on those night when there wasn’t a DJ.
To set the mood for our celebrations, and spark memories of dancefloors past, we publish what we think is the definitive soundtrack to Black queer London since 1981 – one tune for each year.
Unless, of course, you know better? Will your favourite make the cut?
If you can persuade our playlisters otherwise - via one tweet or instagram picture with the hashtag #PearlsMix - before the end of September, we will change the list and send the successful UK-based challengers a limited edition Pearl’s T-shirt.
Each Sunday in September, we will be releasing a shorter mixtape from a community member, and their reasons for choosing them, as inspiration. What would make your top ten?