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Big haul at local record show

My goodness, I love those shows! Every quarter, Greater NJ record shows has a record show in nearby Springfield, NJ. Although there were some empty tables (fewer venders) this past Sunday, I made out quite well.

One of the best aspects of this show is the emphasis on 50s and 60s rock. I have zero interest in that category. This means that venders, who often buy whole collections, carefully price their 50s and 60s rock, but often toss classical, newer rock, and Jazz titles in a $1 or $2 bin!

I picked up a stereo Julie London "Julie is Her Name" on Liberty, and "All Through the Night", in great shape. Lots of Jazz from Ramsey Lewis, Junior Mance, Perez Prado (in uncommon stereo) the Duke and the Count, all VG+ or NM. Even one Blue Note (the most expensive purchase of the day at $5). Also, Dire Straits "Love Over Gold" and Concrete Blonds "Free". Classical stuff too, and, the biggest bargain, pound-for-pound, was an RCA (black label, maybe Dynagroove era) 6-LP set showcasing RCA Stereo releases. It includes a variety of classical and Jazz excerpts from many of the significant RCA artists of the day, in a NM case, with the records in NM condition, $2 for the whole thing!

Lots of great music, maybe 35-40 LPs, and I spent about $80. Could I get LPs even cheaper at garage sales and estate sales? Sure, but these shows offer two advantages: 1 - lots of vinyl in one place, and 2 - you can pick and choose what you like, rather than having to cart off a whole collection. Now that's a recession-friendly way to buy music!
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mapman
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"This means that venders, who often buy whole collections, carefully price their 50s and 60s rock, but often toss classical, newer rock, and Jazz titles in a $1 or $2 bin!"

Yes, there a tons of great records from that era that were panned as "not cool" at the time and never recovered, but are a virtual motherlode of good sound for cheap these days.
calbrs03
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I found a first pressing Sticky Fingers at Goodwill recently for 99 cents. No scratches, no surface noise. Cover was slighty beaten, but I felt lucky.
azaud
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OK, am I the only one who thinks you said that the cover of "Sticky Fingers" was "beaten" to be tongue in cheek?
Was it beaten with the zipper down?
pdspecl
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I have a Goodwill, and Salvation Thrift Store in my town. I stop in on the way home from work a few times week.
Takes me all of 10 minutes tops. I've acquired hundreds of albums over the past 2 years. I would imagine that some day availability will diminish since 'the younger generation' is more into itunes...... So take advantage of these places, yard sales, craigslist... friends while you can. My best buy was a Moody Blues - Days Future Past MSFL 1/2 speed master for $1 from a co-worker. It has a few pops but is still very playable. As for turn tables I just a acquired a mint used Sony PS-x500 table locally for $130 with cart to play my records. Good hunting and yes it's very satifying to acquire music so cheaply. :)
doon
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Ive been collecting used vinyl for over 30 years. One of my first memorable acquisitions was Julie is Her Name, which I found in a thrift shop. Other notable finds were Their Satanic Majesties Request (mint, English pressing), and J. London's Calendar Girl (mint). I couldn't pass a garage sale or used record shop without stopping in. I found people with record collections they no longer wanted,including a woman whose husband passed away leaving her with nearly a dozen first pressings of Louie Armstrong,none worse than near mint, and an unopened Sergeant Pepper. I finally had to overcome the temptation to add more because my wife complains, rightfully, that my collection takes up too much space. Its an addiction.
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