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Original prices for LP albums

What did popular LP albums (Dylan, Zeppelin, etc.) cost full retail in 1984 in USA ?
In 1988 ? In 1991 ? in 1995 ? (Some stores still sold them in 1995). Talking about NEW only - with NO CUT OUTS or hole punches. Anyone who remembers, thanks for info.
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mrmitch
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A&S was indeed Abraham and Strauss-used to go the the one in Red Bank, NJ in the 60's.
qdrone
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I picked up a mint copy of L by Godley and Creme yesterday which was released in 1978 and it had the original price sticker on it for Music Plus of 4.98.
The first album to list at 9.98 was Hard Promises by Petty and he threatened to sue if they didn't list it at 8.98. Don't remember what happened with that but look at the album cover.
qdrone
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Here is the scoop,guess Backstreet records backed down. Interesting tid bit on John Lennon too. Lennon was supposed to be in the studio recording when they were recording Hard Promises but was murdered before he got there. Etched in the master is We love You JL.
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