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!