Thrift Store Vinyl Finds

Elizabeth, I also find much Perry Como
and Herb Albert ... HA

Many years ago when I lived in Japan and vinyl was dead I was at a flea market and found a Japanese pressing of Elvis Costello Get Happy! and The Jam Snap! both with obi for 100 yen each (about a buck each), both in brand new condition. I still own them.

I dumped my 20 or so albums 25 years ago. Then one day, a few years ago a new neighbor had a tag sale so I figured I'd use that as an excuse to stop by and introduce myself. We'll, I shelled out $20 and came home with 450 albums. About 1/2 were Dina Shore, Mike Douglas....... Christmas specials.... But in the 1/2 I kept were numerous promo copies - Sarah Vaughn..........

I now have about 650 albums with numerous acquisitions from Goodwill. However, wifey is not so happy. :)

My co-workers know about my audio obsessions. One day a lady brought in a bag with albums she was willing to sell for $1 each. I jumped at the mint Moody Blues - Days Future Past - 1/2 speed master from Mobile Fidelity.
Not bad for $1.

I like the challenge of finding that gem for $1.
Even if 1/2 of what I buy is not acceptable it's still a bargain.

Found a first pressing of Rolling Stones' "Sticky Fingers" for $.99 at Goodwill a couple of years ago. Not a scratch on it. Cover in very good condition, with working zipper and inserts. After that I went home and poured myself a scotch.

Bought Morcheeba's "Charango" for a couple of bucks at a Madison record store. Lovely condition. They knew instantly they'd tagged it wrong when I brought it to the check out.

I have better luck at antique stores where I find many still sealed vintage lp's. Last week I found 6 or 7 for 30 bucks. Only looking for sealed now, unless it's rare.