Let me preface this post by saying that I was heading to Salvation Army in search of an on-trend Spring wardrobe.
So how did I end up with a fresh stack of records?
Well, I was driving along Lincoln Highway, mere minutes from the Salvation Army, when I spotted something on the opposite side of the road that wasn't there before.
It was a brand spankin' new Goodwill. I got all jittery behind the wheel, realizing I just discovered new hunting ground. And it was a good thing too, because Salvation Army just had nothing for me today. I gleefully turned around and found myself walking through a clean, organized, fully-stocked Goodwill.
I had already found a shirt, and a small promotional Benefit makeup bag with new, sealed travel sizes of some of my favorite products inside. But when I spotted another 20-something thrifter intently bent over the boxes of records, I new it was worth a look.
Sleeves. As soon as I saw the sheen of those plastic sleeves, I knew I was staring at a stockpile of audio gold. If you spot a stack of LPs in protective sleeves, you just know you've hit the jackpot. The former owner took care of these records. They were true collectors. I inhaled the vintage aroma, knelt down and readied myself for the magic.
Gingerly thumbing through the collection, I found record after record from a former owner after my own heart.
Just look at that shine. There's not a scratch on them. No warping of any kind. Those grooves are just so smooth, I could die. Die to the sweet sounds of Nancy Sinatra.
$4.23 spent and I scooped up mint condition copies of:
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Bob Dylan: Empire Burlesque
Bob Dylan: John Wesley Harding
Billie Holiday: 4 Record Set
Prince: Controversy
Prince: Dirty Minds
Carly Simon: Playing Possum
Nancy Sinatra: Boots
Styx: Kilroy Was Here
Be sure to visit Sir Thrift A Lot for a link-up and see all the loot he's hauled in from the thrift.
I may not have a thing to wear.
But I have music, goddammit. I have music.
Gingerly thumbing through the collection, I found record after record from a former owner after my own heart.
Just look at that shine. There's not a scratch on them. No warping of any kind. Those grooves are just so smooth, I could die. Die to the sweet sounds of Nancy Sinatra.
$4.23 spent and I scooped up mint condition copies of:
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Bob Dylan: Empire Burlesque
Bob Dylan: John Wesley Harding
Billie Holiday: 4 Record Set
Prince: Controversy
Prince: Dirty Minds
Carly Simon: Playing Possum
Nancy Sinatra: Boots
Styx: Kilroy Was Here
Be sure to visit Sir Thrift A Lot for a link-up and see all the loot he's hauled in from the thrift.
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I may not have a thing to wear.
But I have music, goddammit. I have music.
Looks like a great collection, my friend over at Vintage Vinyl Journals would love these! Where is the exact location of this GoodWill and did they have any records left?!
ReplyDeleteI just found this Goodwill this afternoon, Diana. And there was a decent amount of minty records left as of 5 pm. A lot of Hall & Oats, Neil Diamond, some AC/DC, some vintage world music compilations. You can find it at 2365 East Lincoln Hwy Langhorne, PA 19047. It's next to the Toys R Us and just across the street from The Oxford Valley Mall.
ReplyDeleteHappy hunting!
<3 Jackie
I always like to pick up a good record or two. Last week I found a great old album - 24 Power Hits, Original Stars, it was 60's songs, I checked the record for scratches, didn't check the album, it was the wrong one when I got it home. Lesson learned!
ReplyDeleteOh I've had that happen too, Jill! It's an embarrassing little thrift blunder that happens to the best of us. For me, I know it's because I'm so excited to have a found a gem, I forget to get confirmation of the right LP within, ha ha.
ReplyDeleteNow the question is, was the wrong record inside the 24 Power Hits any good at least?
<3 Jackie
Hahaha! That made me laugh. Music won't cover your bum, but you'll have a happy soul! Nice score on the records.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melissa! I'm so glad another thrifter sees the hierarchy of what's important like I do. 1) Pristine collection of records followed by...2)Clothes. Ha ha!
ReplyDelete<3 Jackie
I see Controversy - squeeee- :D I rarely come across Prince Vinyl outside of antique malls. You scored an excellent haul.
ReplyDeleteThat, I did Van! You're right. I never, ever spot Prince vinyl at the thrift. I scored those for a good friend of mine. She's going to love them.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I can pick a favorite from the pile...but that Nancy Sinatra album...I could just dance around to that all day!
<3 Jackie
Hahaha! That made me laugh. Music won't cover your bum, but you'll have a happy soul! Nice score on the records.audio video
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, jowdjbrown! I guess it just goes to show you can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you get what you need. I guess that day I just needed music and didn't know it. Ha ha!
ReplyDelete<3 Jackie