What should I look for when purchasing a quality album?

I usually end up keeping 1 out of 5 those albums. I clean them, with a VPI vacuum cleaner, put them in a new sleeve, etc. But, overall, am I a slob? Yes. Do I have $30+ for an album? No.

I absolutely love to find these gems, with notes on the album, sometimes a signature, receipt from 1972. This is why I stick to vinyl, I want to listen to music made in 1972 on a medium from 1972.

One good source for used LP’s are vintage malls, where there are multiple vendor booths under one roof. People from all over the U.S.A. have made YouTube videos showing the mall at which they have found LP’s, with wildly-varying prices. I have one ten minutes from my house that has a permanent vendor who specializes in music, and his VG+ and M- LP’s are priced for the most part between $5 and $10.

If your taste runs to 1970’s Rock, the Warner Brothers group of labels (WB, Reprise, Asylum) are some of the best for both music and sound.

Wow. Thanks guys. So much good information to use (and I will). I am grateful. Happy Listening.

@lewm ,

Hey, lewm.

Myself, I don’t use the buy in bulk method. I anally inspect records like a jeweler inspects a diamond. Don’t want to see the slightest evidence of a scratch. Lucky to also have a terrific record store next town over in Mystic CT. Guy named Dan has been there for 40+ years. Was a session musician for some famous bands. Cool guy. Note to self: Next time don't bring wife with me. By the time she was done grabbing stuff my bill was higher than what I paid for my tt.

+1 for Warner Brothers LPs.