Austin Record Convention 2021: Was It Worth It? Vinyl Record Road Trip Overview

[@rundoetx]

Glad you enjoyed our show. I am one of the (many) people that worked to get the record convention started in Austin and its great to see it still surviving and people, such as yourself, traveling here and enjoying it. Thanks for posting.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks for catching this video of mine. Even though others tell me this was not the time to attend as it is usually much bigger, I still snagged some unbelievable stuff and we are glad we went. Thank you for your hard work early on to get this going! Peace.

[@yournamehere6002]

You got a good deal on those CDs for Shoes/Velvet Crush/Slits!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Right? I'm still stoked about all those CD finds. What a show!

[@squid4104]

Wow. You're so broadminded and have introduced me to so much more new music that I missed from the eighties and nineties. Thank you.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thank you for this comment! Made my night! So fun to be able to share my love of music with you and others. Happy listening! :-)

[@christi186]

Yup, she has done the same for me. Close Lobsters and the Lucy Show just to name a couple- Hanna has great taste.

[@squid4104]

@@christi186 Agreed. Close Lobsters sounded cool. I'll have to check the other band you mentioned out.

[@leefr76]

Like the Annalisa by PiL snippet on your intro. Have you heard of the British band Young Marble Giants from this early 80’s New Wave period? If not check out the song Brand New Life. Colossal Youth is the name of the album.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Lee! Yes, I definitely still need to get Young Marble Giants in my collection. Briefly showed a pic of their album in my 1980 video. Thanks for watching! Glad you're a PiL fan, too! Cheers!

[@jeffsims8270]

10:35 - I just gave a quick listen of a couple of songs and they SOUND pretty damn good! The vocalist kinda reminds me of Tom Verlaine (TELEVISION) and Gordon Gano (VIOLENT FEMMES) in the first couple trax. I need to hear the rest of this album!!!

[@jeffwhite3625]

Always a fun and informative video. I always see something that is new to me. I had not heard you mention Eno before. The four albums he made on Island, " Here Come The Warm Jets, " Another Green World" Taking Tiger Mountain By Strategy" and Before and After Science" are all essential ,especially with some of Phil Manzanera's best guitar work. Glad you have that Jeopardy lp. Love anything related to Howard Devoto, have not run across a video where you mention "Magazine" their first two albums, are Essential. Thanks for sharing your love of vinyl, Hanna

[@Paneeks1960]

Hi Hanna. Nice to see you again. Also it is fantastic seeing the record shows are a reality again. Yes! You grabbed some good listens. Cool to see a Primal Scream album that isn't Screamadelica. Look Sharp & I'm The Man. So so so good. Whenever I need to connect with a fellow collector who excels in alternative related bands I definitely know who to turn to. Always a pleasure hanging with you Hanna. Have a super solid weekend~ Rob/Boston

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Rob! What fun it was to attend a record show again! It had been over a year. I definitely am in my element at the shows and feel like it's the best place to buy the most all under one roof! Yes, when it comes to alternative and related bands, always visit me! :-) Thanks for the comment, as always!

[@teckertime]

Great pick ups Hanna. Enjoyed the video. Keep 'em coming. Rock ON!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks so much, my friend! I appreciate the comment. So glad you dug this video! Peace.

[@nigelelliott4901]

That was a good hunting trip. Eno, PiL, The (mighty) Fall, The Stranglers, plus too many to mention. Amazing that you found discs by The Sound. Rare as hen's teeth. I'd rate Jerky Version higher than the last Magazine album. Okay, who's going to make The Birthday Party gag? 'RELEASE THE BATS!'

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thank you for watching, Nigel! It was fun sharing all of these finds. I was pretty stunned that I found anything from the Sound, too. Really into them now! The last bit of your comment made me chuckle! Cheers!

[@alfievinyl4930]

Hi Hanna ... another video with so much good records! Very nice! Thank you for take us with you on the road!! ... and what nice weather! In germany it´s so cold and rains all day - that´s not good! Tschüß Gunnar

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi there, Alfie! Glad you liked this adventure video! It has been warming up here. In my town we've had rain the past week, though! Be well and hope to hear from you again in the future! Peace.

[@mutant_blues]

Great finds, amazing stuff! The Cynics are one of my favorite garage psych bands! The Sound debut is a classic but, just my opinion, the following "From the Lion's mouth" is even better! Take Care!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey there! Thanks for hanging out again! Yes, the Cynics really had some power, didn't they? One of the best from that era. I hope to find more from the Sound in the future, but I have a feeling I got super lucky finding these two on this trip. Fingers crossed! :-)

[@dannymiles6503]

Yes for sure. From The Lions Mouth is one i love just as much as any record ever. I got it on the day it came out. I had Jeopardy and was already a huge fan.

[@RandallWeaver]

wow, what an amazing trip. Austin is such a cool city. Glad to see you got some Killing Joke. So much goodness. The Shoes CD with extra live tracks looks really good too...have fun listening Hanna!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey Randy! Thanks for stopping by on this Friday! Yeah, these Shoes CDs are definitely worth picking up. Then again I love Shoes! I'll have to check out your latest video! Enjoy your weekend!

[@reptiled7761]

The Sound is a band that I can't believe I missed when they were active. Sooo good, and now one of my all time favorite post punk bands. From The Lions Mouth is my favorite from them but they do not have a clunker in the catalog. Thanks for uploading another video! I look forward to more.

[@davidellis5141]

The Sound , The Chameleons & The Comsat Angels ! All great underrated bands.

[@pabloimireia]

@@davidellis5141 🍻 And Sad Lovers & Giants..

[@davidellis5141]

@@pabloimireia Another good one 👍

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thank you for the kind comment! So glad you found interest in the records I showed. The Sound really have me under their spell. Such stunning music. I will be sampling From the Lion's Mouth next! Take care and hope to hear from you again in the future!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

I picked up a Comsat Angels LP, too. Reserving it for a future video! :)

[@jeffsims8270]

8:35 - Excellent album!! I own the (I think 2017) 2×LP reissue 45 rpm half speed mastering version and it sounds AWESOME!! I recommend that if you decide to get a better sounding gatefold version.

[@BriansVinylRecords]

It's so nice to see record shows again. I have never been to one, and I want to fix that this year. Looks like you had a great time Hanna. Rock on!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Brian! It sure was nice to attend a record show again. I really hope you are able to go to on this year. You will love it, especially that vendors usually knock off a few bucks here and there! Fun for all! Thanks for checking in!

[@NoisyBeast]

Very cool! The Cynics “Twelve Flights Up” was the highlight for me. Any Trouble is also a great find 👍

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

The Cynics were pretty badass. Love playing Twelve Flights Up and that is the first time I've seen this record! You have great taste! Peace.

[@NoisyBeast]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert Another pretty great Power Pop album you might enjoy (also on Stiff Records) is a self titled LP by the Dirty Looks, from NY, 1980. Maybe you're already famiiar?

[@emilycminty]

Congratulations on that 100% Fun vinyl. What a score!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks, Emily! I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it there and then saw the price! :-)

[@curtissimpkins]

Great Job you guys have fun playing you're new albums, and another great video Hanna.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks so much, Curtis. Still in the process of playing all of these as I bought quite the stack! Hope all is well with you. Thanks for stopping by as always! Later!

[@the80slivehere]

Hi Hanna! I could not find a vinyl release of The Sound Jeopardy after calling around to various local record stores in a 1 hour+ driving radius. I then opted to order a brand new CD and am so happy that I did. Love it. Rock on! - Heather

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Heather! Jeopardy is so hard to find. Still can’t believe I found a copy at the show, even if it is an unofficial release. Congrats on ordering the CD! I was so close to going that route, too! Killer album! Enjoy your weekend!✌🏻🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@dannymiles6503]

Hey Hannah, thankyou so much for your lovely reply! Love your interesting reviews.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

You’re very welcome, Danny! Sorry I’m not faster!

[@dianal5087]

Great haul! I went to school in Austin in the 80s, and I remember getting Robert Smith's autograph at Waterloo the day before one of their tours. I live in the DFW area now, so I will plan to make the trek to Austin for the fall convention-- thanks!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thank you, Diana! Yeah, definitely attend the fall convention in Austin if you can! No doubt it will be even better! Ah, such a cool story about getting Robert Smith's autograph at Waterloo. I'd be starstruck! Cherish that memory! Cheers!

[@christi186]

Your trip looks like so much fun, I've never been to a record show but I think their is one in Gainesville, FL- a couple hours away from me- now you have me thinking I want to go. You picked up some killer stuff, very cool!!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Christi! Thank you for the comment! I think Florida might have a few record shows coming up. I'll have to look at the list again. I have my eye on one in Iowa this summer. You really can scoop up a lot at a record show and just remember to bring cash! :-)

[@BD_MEDIA.]

An early PIL song that l liked a lot from The Smell of..., is Four Enclosed Walls! The song was even played on KROQ, out here in LA, back in the early 80s, but back then, I didn't know the song title 😐, but I Sure do now...! Great video, Hannah (?)!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thank you, Bennie! It's Hanna. :-) You seem to have great taste in music and any PiL fan is a friend of mine! Cheers!

[@BarakaPDub]

Thanks so much for taking some footage around the convention and it was great to see the photos at the end. I am glad they enforced a mask wearing policy and Austin is probably one of the few places in the state they would really do that. So it was really funny watching the video because at 3:43 there appears a guy in a green shirt. This is the guy that also operates as a dealer and hits the Houston show. He also had his own KZbin channel for a while. As with all your videos, 70% or more of what you show are bands I am not aware of. I am really curious about 'The Sound.' I will have to check out that one. I should probably sample Boomtown Rats a bit more. I only know them for I Don't Like Mondays. Adam Ant is another one that I took for granted and I only know him from Goody Two Shoes since it played on MTV all of the time. So glad you scored an original of 100% Fun. That's one of Matthew Sweet's best.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey Paul! Thanks for taking the time to watch. Austin felt very safe to us out of everywhere we stopped while in Texas. Very cool that you recognized a dealer! Haha! This early Adam & the Ants stuff is gold. Really prefer that post-punk sound to his poppier stuff. I hope you like the Sound after digging into their "sound" a bit. ;-) And I agree about your 100% Fun comment. It's my 2nd favorite LP of his! Catch up soon!

[@TheGoldenAgeofHardRock]

I commented early in the video, just got to your SHOES find! Love that band! ❤

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Right on! Shoes forever! I always pick them up...CD or vinyl, they sound fantastic on every format!

[@TheGoldenAgeofHardRock]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert I'm guessing that you are too young to have experienced this but I think it was 1979 or so, The Shoes had a 30 minute episode, program or commercial I don't really know what it was called but it was on HBO and it was part of the paid HBO programming that you would see back when they did a monthly viewing guide that you received in the mail with your bill. It consisted of the videos for some of the songs on 'Present Tense' that would eventually be played on MTV two years later in 1981. That was how I was turned on to them. I must have watched that HBO show 15 times.

[@Bends95]

I have a copy of Second Edition as well.Mine is a Warner Bros. promo copy I believe and I love Joe Jackson's music..great finds!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Nice! Can't get enough of PiL lately! Glad you liked seeing what I picked up in Austin. Was a super fun trip and I'm glad I had that experience of attending that show! Cheers!

[@GrandmasHandbag]

Hey Hanna, well I am pretty sure I could answer that opening question for you ;-) Thanks for the footage, fascinating seeing how Austin does their convention. All looks pretty manageable, people wise. On to the records - I'd love to find that first Primals album. Shame on that Eno press. Good Deal on that PIL Plastic box. I do need to check out the sound (still haven't played a live album I picked up of theirs!). Very cool of Jess in Waco, and also grabbing Biff Bang Pow! And the Fall one is sweet to see, haven't come across that. So many more I am missing commenting on but man that is a huge score on the sealed 100% Fun, and what a price! Good seeing you, great hearing the trip was a bunch of fun. Cheers- Dean

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey Dean. This record show along with the show I attended in Longview, Washington last March were the least packed shows I've ever been to...haha, one before the pandemic really blew up and the other on the tail end! I think this is the first time I've seen that first Primal Scream album on vinyl so I was a bit excited when I saw it in one of the bins! Oh wow, you have a live album from the Sound? Bet that will be a good listen! Let me know what you think of them! I'm under their spell now! Yeah, this sealed OG 100% Fun...maybe the seller made a mistake on the price, but I think I'm keeping it sealed for the time being! Happy to have you join me on this adventure! Hope all is well down under!

[@VinylSerenity]

Love your name. I worked in omha for a long while. Cool town. It's just exciting that conventions are in town

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thank you, JJ! Omaha is a great city to live. I've lived in 2 other states but somehow I ended back here. Hehe! Take care.

[@johncollier9280]

Hey Hanna-thanks for another great show.Glad you were able to take a trip down Texas way. I went to high school in Waco. Have you seen the film The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle? It's a must see. My fave songs from the soundtrack are L 'Anarchie Pour Le U.K., Friggin' In The Riggin', Who Killed Bambi 'n You Need Hands (sung by their manager Malcolm McLaren.) I only discovered recently that it was originally sung by...Eydie Gorme! I have the PIL Metal box. I recommend I Am Kurious Oranj by the Fall. Also Bee Thousand by Guided By Voices.I'm adamant about Adam Ant-Madam I'm Adam backwards is madA m'I madaM. Are We Not Men is produced by Eno. Love Warm Jets, Takin' Tiger Mountain By Strategy 'n Another Green World. Best wishes from John.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi John! Very cool that you are a high school Waco graduate. I'm gonna have to view the Great Rock n Roll Swindle in pieces on KZbin unless it is on a streaming service I have. Doesn't look like the full film is up on KZbin. Who Killed Bambi is entertaining. I will have Metal Box in my hands soon thanks to a generous viewer. I love Bee Thousand from GBV! Lo-fi genius album! I am on my Brian Eno journey. Thanks for the wonderful comment as always!

[@9496TULL]

Lots of awesome LP’s here Hanna. I absolutely love those Adam Ant scores. He’s one of my favorites. His music is Very unusual and fun. Devo too 👍 Killer grab on that Matthew Sweet LP Great video Hanna. Glad to see ya again.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey there! Hope your week is going well. Always fun to hear from ya! I don't think I'll ever get bored with Adam Ant. He has a lot to offer and is super unique! Thanks for checking out this adventure!

[@davidellis5141]

Good Morning Hanna 🌞 👋 ! - Looked like an awesome trip. Definitely The Fall were at their best with Brix in the band. Love C R E E P ! Nice Stranglers album with amazing 🎹 from the late Dave Greenfield. Second Edition by PIL is an all time favorite. Classic footage of them on American Bandstand with Dick Clark & The late show with Tom Snyder is on YT Basically , you can't go wrong with PIL ! In closing , Jeopardy by The Sound is a masterpiece ! I Can't Escape Myself & Hour Of Need are great. Shock Of Daylight came out here in the 🇺🇸 & I saw The Sound live that year. RIP Adrian Borland. See Ya Hanna 😃

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey David! I'll have to catch that footage on YT of PiL. I'm pretty enthralled with them at the moment after all! Pretty amazing that you saw the Sound in '84 or so. Bet it was a memorable show. Brix with the Fall, YES! Fab lineup. Slowly getting more from them in the collection! At this rate I'll have everything by the time I hit 90! Hehe! Cheers!

[@marichensmusic]

You got some awesome stuff! Hope you guys had a great time!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thank you, Marichen! This road trip was a blast. Anytime good company and records are involved it's sure to be a fun time! Thanks for stopping by!

[@RPS67]

Thanks for sharing. So many great purchases and introducing me to music from the era I lived through. Superb. Squeezing Out Sparks is the Graham Parker I return to the most. Discovering Japan & Protection should have you hooked. Second Edition/Metal Box - One of the all-time greats. Poptones alone would make it a must-get. Excited to see you expanding your Fall collection. Their catalog is expensive and wildly varied but you can't go wrong with anything from the 80s. Brix is pronounced with a hard X. Named herself after The Clash song Guns Of Brixton. From somebody who lives there, I will concur driving through Dallas sucks. But there are some record stores worth checking out. I am sure you would find some hidden gems.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Richard! Good to hear from you again and happy Friday! Oh, the guitars on "Poptones" are glorious! I just ordered an album from the Fall on CD with bonus tracks. I'll show it in a later vinyl finds video. Thanks for helping me out with the Brix pronunciation! After going through Dallas twice in a year, that was too much for me. Hehe. I've always wanted to go to Josey but it was always inconvenient from where we were. In some cases it can take an hour to get somewhere in Dallas, as you know! Forever Young was a cool one when I visited last time but I found it way overpriced and didn't end up getting anything. Cheers!

[@neilherring]

Excellent find, the Guided By Voices album, absolutlely superb LP. They have so many great albums, you certainly need to hear most of them.

[@resistor27]

Another rabbit hole

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Yes, Neil! The Fall and GBV...their discography keeps the ears busy for a loong time! Fantastic stuff!

[@RockAlbumUnboxing]

Hi Hanna. How are things? Great to see the footage you shot and also the albums you brought back. The Fall album is a real treasure - especially Stephen Song and Disney’s Dream Debased. Stay well and take care. Stephen

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey there, Stephen! Been busy but doing well. Hope everything is fine with you! Glad you liked seeing that Fall record I picked up. Really is great to hear more from them. I pick them up when I see them, which is rare! Cheers!

[@LowNoiseJasonSkilz]

Love Killing Joke. Great pick ups. Can't wait for record conventions to come back in Canada

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

I hope normal life can resume soon...that would be lovely. Regular, packed record shows! Thanks for watching and glad to hear from fellow Killing Joke fans! Cheers!

[@johnw706]

I’m glad to see that you picked up some Joe Jackson & Graham Parker on your trip . They’re great albums . Check out the Stranglers : Dreamtime album from the mid 80s , and the Boomtown Rats debut album from 1977 or so . Both are wonderful albums . Thank you for the recommendations of the Sound , and Any Trouble . I will definitely investigate them . I also want to check out In the Presence of Greatness , as I am currently enjoying Free Expression, on your recommendation. I look forward to your next video !

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi John! Thanks for the Dreamtime recommendation from the Stranglers. I don't see their albums too often so I'm always on the lookout now. I think you are at least the 3rd person to recommend the first from the Boomtown Rats so I'm for sure on it! I'm so glad you are loving Velvet Crush. 3 of their 90s albums are really top notch to me and I spin them frequently. Free Expression is gorgeous pop! Take care.

[@johnw706]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert You are most welcome . I hope that you can find Dreamtime ( I have the remastered CD version , and I don't think that I've seen it in vinyl ) . I look forward to more glorious recommendations from you !

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

I'll check Discogs and eBay and see what it's going for! :-)

[@johnw706]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert Good luck ! (. I've seen it for about $18 Canadian dollars on the Canadian Amazon website )

[@victorvasquez1923]

Hi H! Was worth it for The Sound alone. Great pickups. 🙌🏼

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey there, V! Yes, can you believe I found these two from the Sound? I can't get enough of them now! Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@TheDigitalGramophone]

Hey Hanna! I would definitely say that record convention was worth it. Really cool how you were able to check off so many wants without any struggle. Some excellent finds at the record stores, too. The one in Waco looked really cool. There’s a few in here that I need to look into more. The Sounds especially. Love seeing the PiL scores. Hope you’re having a great weekend. ✌🏻

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey Jon! Thanks for watching. I enjoyed watching a few more of your top 200 installments and commenting on them late last week. I think I have one or two and then I'll be caught up! Well done on that series. Yes, Spin Connection in Waco is a really cool store! I hope you dig the Sound after sampling them. What a wonderful band they were. We've been looking up our next record show adventure! Cheers!

[@BriansFunHouse]

cool stuff. I have a hard time getting good deals at conventions, but its nice to see what sellers have. Looks like you had a good time. Nice Off Broadway. Cliff still plays around and his voice hasn't changed a bit.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Brian! Some dealers have to be prodded a little bit before they give deals. The more you buy from them, the more likely they will lower the price. :-) Loving Off Broadway! Thanks for watching!

[@TorontoJon]

Wow, Omaha Introvert, you have a gorgeous Marantz receiver in the background. I have four Marantz receivers, but my favourite is my Marantz 2270 which was a hefty price on eBay, but well worth it, but my best deal was a Marantz SR2000 purchased from my local Salvation Army Thrift Store several years ago for only $25. Bravo, fellow "Marantzian". :)

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Jon! Yes, I believe this Marantz is a 1974 model and I treasure it. I need to give it a cleaning soon, though. The volume control has some crinklies! Congrats on finding that one Marantz at a thrift store for $25. That's really unheard of! Cheers, my friend! :-)

[@soothethesoulmusic2363]

**Well done just Amazing thank you for sharing yet another EXCELLENT upload. Always looking forward to coming back to see more great new content******Wishing You A BLESS-FULL Week Ahead**🙏...

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Awww, thanks so much! I'm glad you liked seeing what I picked up at the amazing show in Austin! Cheers!

[@lawrencefeldman7744]

Weird about the Warm Jets reissue. The Sound?!? Yipes! Great stuff! Your Killing Joke discoveries will be abundantly rewarded! Same for Boomtown Rats! Ooooh! Dirk Wears White Socks! Major find there! Forgot the name of the group,but I seem to remember Marco Pirroni's band from early 2000s covering"Needle In The Camel's Eye" by Eno. Also look for Eno's BBC Sessions. Sorta garagey versions of Tiger Mountain and Warm Jets Stuff plus covers of The Lion Sleeps Tonight and Fever. Essential. Great finds as usual,Hanna. I'm laughing because most of my copies of these records in my collection are ,if not beat to hell,certainly well played. Love your channel. Between you and Pete Pardo (Sea Of Tranquility), I have my two absolute favorite music critics. (Pete does Prog. and metal and classic rock.)

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Lawrence! Thanks for the suggestion on Eno's BBC sessions. Sounds like that's something I'll need to pick up for sure! Good to hear your copies of these are well played, as they should be! And I'm all into these post-punk bands now. Can't get enough! I appreciate the mega compliment about my channel. I'm glad you keep finding my content interesting. Thank you so very much! See you next time!

[@Kamchatka_75]

Great finds. I hope I can go to a record show again soon. Greetings!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Greetings! Yes, record shows are slowly making a comeback. Here's to hoping you can attend several again!

[@kurtj98]

Some killer finds there. Good on you building the PiL library. Finally scored Metal Box myself recently.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Kurt! Congrats on the Metal Box find! Nice! Been absorbing all I can from PiL! Irresistible band for me!

[@philjones1750]

Love that Gin Blossoms album on your Amp. Every track is amazing.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Phil! You are so right. This is a 90s classic. Power pop/alternative/jangle. A standout LP for sure!

[@jmfloyd23]

I had the Boomtown rats album long ago. It’s a good one! The convention didn’t look as big when I was there in ‘09 Yeah, COVID has wrecked havoc on everyone. Now I know what other Joe Jackson album you picked up😬 There’s a few more of his you should get. Love Joe Jackson! Great video dear.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks so much for checking this video out! I appreciate it! This convention is much smaller than previous years but the blame lies with the age of COVID. I will be picking up more Joe Jackson whenever I come across his LPs! Cheers!

[@TheGoldenAgeofHardRock]

Another great episode, Hannah! Thanks for letting us ride shotgun on your travels across the country 🤣🤘

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

You bet, my friend! Thanks so much for joining me! We hope to do some more road trips this year. I need to look up and go to record stores in whatever new city we visit! Part of the adventure, although my wallet does not like it! Cheers!

[@TheGoldenAgeofHardRock]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert I like to mix up my trips with what I call the cocktail. One part coffee shops, one part outdoor adventures [hiking, biking or kayaking], one part culture [books, records and live entertainment] and one part food/brewery experience and yes, my wallet definitely screams in pain 🤣🤘

[@33RPMVinyl]

Lots of great records. I have some of those 80's albums that you showed. I'm currently in week 6 of the third lockdown in the past year. There have been no vinyl shows for over a year. I was a bit surprise at how sparse the crowd was at the Texas vinyl show. I guess people are still avoiding crowded places.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Yeah, this is the first show I've attended since last March. I was hoping the Omaha show would return this June but I think they will still be postponed until fall. It was kind of weird how few people/vendors there were at a show that was regarded to be one of the biggest. Not enough people are vaccinated yet, I guess. We made sure to get vaccinated before traveling out of state! Glad to hear you have some of these LPs I showed! :-)

[@loughtonfolkclub827]

Hi Hanna You have certainly crossed some records off your want list. So pleased you now have some Sound LP's, I can recommend everything they did. Any Trouble were a great band and Clive Gregson is so underrated. Love those Joe Jackson LP's. Alan McGee named Creation after the 1960's band of the same name. They came from the same area as me. They are like The Who and Biff Bam Pow was the name one of their singles. Don't know that Off Broadway, its gone on my list. The Members are a great band they produced a punk classic with Sound of the Suburbs. I really like Guided By Voices and they and Robert Pollard are so prolific. Also thank you for recommending The Records, I picked their LP Crashes today and also a Devo, Duty Now for the Future, a load of Raspberries singles and a number of Japan singles with fine picture sleeves at our local bi-weekly record fair. I would say it was well worth you going to Austin. It looked a well run and very safe environment. Take care. Gary

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Greetings, Gary! Clive Gregson definitely seems underrated! I guess he keeps putting out music, too. Yes, I love Creation from the 60s and in fact I have a few of theirs on vinyl...reissues, of course. One is a compilation. Very cool that McGee decided to name his band after one of their singles indeed! I hope you dig Off Broadway. Definitely a band worth checking out. It's hard to keep up with GBV. So much material! Ah, I'm thrilled you were able to pick up Crashes from the Records. That's such a great followup LP! You really picked up some gems at that record fair, I'd say! Yay on the Japan singles! We felt very safe at the record convention and we were both vaccinated. :-) Always great to hear from you! Peace.

[@haroldsmith1213]

always a pleasure hearing from you.hope someday youll do a video on english pub rock,in the 70,s

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Harold. I'm not too in tune with what pub rock is. Is that like Dr. Feelgood? If so, I have one of their albums but I'm not sure I have anything else in the collection that fits this category. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@haroldsmith1213]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert ducks delux,dr feelgood,brinsley schwarz,eddie and the hot rods,it was a rockin movement rt before punk, new wave, it was fun rockin tunes.it was a quick moving scene but great bands came out of it,also brinsley schwarz when first appeared were considered and marked as englands answer to CSNY,they were flown to NY played one gig ,(i believe) gave a press conference then were gone back to England ,their first album was also released as a bunch of singles, like mobey grape had done few years before and like mobey grape never broke thru to a mass audience.oh,they were never as good as CSNY, but they became quite a good band in their own way ,a poor mans G Dead, and CSNY. i loved them. funny your metal box showed up, thats a good album.enjoy and cheers .

[@lysergicgraphics]

Any Trouble, Isolation Drills, 100% Fun...some of my all-time faves.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Right on, Tom! Top notch power pop for sure! :-) Hope you stay tuned for my power pop update coming soon!

[@moonuni]

Great pics picked up the jams album dig the new breed. A good import the other day. Great scores though.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Shayne! Nice score with Dig the New Breed. That's one I haven't listened to in a while but I'll be sure to give it a spin again soon! Thanks for watching!

[@garysvinyldungeon2764]

Hi Hanna, As usual never heard of most of these groups. I lived near Waco for 5yrs in the 60's nice area. I used to where the polka dots shirts that was on that Scream album.Take care hope everything is going well.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Gary! Missing seeing your videos. Are you well? Waco is out of the Dallas area, so I liked it. Haha. Great hearing from you and I'm still enjoying the heck out of the Technics turntable! What a beauty! :-)

[@garysvinyldungeon2764]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert glad the turntable is working out for you. I completely tore down my music room painted and put new flooring down so my music listening was put on hold for awhile, just had my eyes operated on so now I have 20 x 20 vision. Having knee replacement done in the fall , falling apart comes with age. I’m going to do a video in the next week or so, I’ve purchased about 200 albums since my last time I posted a video. Take care Hanna , always nice to see your vids

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Congrats on the eye operation. Wow, sounds like you had a pretty massive music room renovation! Glad you'll be doing a video soon. Let's see those 200 albums!

[@wcg66]

Hannah, the first Killing Joke LP has been repressed recently and I got a copy. Sounds great! Glad you got an OG version! I have an original "What's this for?" I'm less of a fan of the later 80's stuff although I do like "Love Like Blood." I do like Pandemonium from the 90's but it seems their later stuff is a bit hit and miss with me. Otherwise, great haul! It's weird to see an actual in-person event but it's Texas so no surprise. We're still in a lockdown but I suspect we'll get back to record shows in the Fall.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

So glad you got a recent reissue of the first Killing Joke LP! Kudos! Mine is a 1986 repress but it does sound fab! Yeah, I can see how some LPs in their catalog can be hit or miss. I just ordered one of their mid-80s LPs from get_importcds on eBay. I'm kind of surprised this convention was given the A-okay to proceed but it was a very safe event...as safe as an event can be right now. They took the right precautions and my bf and I were both vaccinated beforehand. I look forward to the record shows coming back full force again! Cheers!

[@wcg66]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert I'm glad you were vaccinated, probably much less of a risk. It did look like things were spaced apart. Just my kind of setup. The shows we have are way too close for comfort, even before COVID :) (Nothing like the guy next to you eyeing up your pile instead of their own!)

[@mazzysmusic]

Just starting this. Glad you made it to the show. Looks good but definitely way more sparse than previous shows. I’ve attended three times when tables were packed tightly together throughout the entire hall. I’m sure it well get huge again next year. ...✌🏻

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey Mazzy. I still daydream about the Washington shows and my good fortune at those. I left this Austin show feeling quite satisfied, though. I even had over $100 left in my pocket. I'm sure I'll try to attend this one again once we're well past evil COVID. I'll have to catch your Who ranking video. I'm a bit behind on everything. Peace!

[@jeffsims8270]

5:33 - Holy shit!! I'm still on the lookout for "The Great Rock 'N Roll Swindle" cuz it's been a struggle to find a decent og copy at a decent price.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Yeah, this was the first time I had come across a copy. I have only seen it one other time since! here's to hoping you find one this year!

[@jeffsims8270]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert Cool, thank you!😃

[@tinaferrazzoli8006]

Hello Hannah; Looks like you had a good time at the show, found lots of wants, & the early special was worth the price. Eno's LP with Baby's on Fire, unfortunately the indie press wasn't. The Shoes CD's are good, along with the Stranglers, Graham Parker's Squeezing out Sparks, & Joe Jackson. Nice Townsend T-shirt. Take care. Tina & Pat!~

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Tina and Pat! Happy Wednesday evening to you both! Yeah, disappointing pressing with Here Come the Warm Jets. If I find an affordable earlier pressing or CD maybe I'll pick it up. Glad you liked my Pete T.-inspired shirt! It's his birthday today! Cheers!

[@jeremymorrow9477]

Oooh, Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall. Great place to start. That whole early to mid 80s period is fantastic. Can't go wrong with that.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Jeremy! Hope all is well and thank you for the comment! Yeah, this is my first full-length LP from the Fall. It's the only one I saw at the show and I'm definitely happy to start here. I just ordered one of their CDs with bonus tracks, too. I'm hooked! Cheers!

[@jeremymorrow9477]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert I was going to suggest a follow up but you know what...I think John Peel said it best. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3ysdqibd5aab8k

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

I absolutely LOVE this clip! Very well said. Buy them all! Hehe!

[@davidmcginlay1603]

There's some great albums there. Great finds. There is some bands new to me I will check out. The Buzzcocks albums looks in great condition. Have you checked out Fra Lippo Lippi? They're poppy but moody and have great melodies.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi David! Yes, this copy of A Different Kind of Tension is EXCELLENT! I'm thankful to have it! I shall check out Fra Lippo Lippi! Thanks for the recommendation! I appreciate the comment!

[@jettlightning]

"Guitar Beat" by The Raybeats was constantly on my turntable in 1981, I have the original one with the circles on the cover not the green suits one, I think that came out later. Saw them so many times here in New York City, they were also a great live band. That Howard Devoto album that you acquired is a big favorite. The promo man from the record label sent me that and I loved it. "Rainy Season" is such an outstanding track. Glad you enjoyed yourself. I went to a record show in Long Island that was usually a pretty good show, first one they had since the pandemic, I went for the early admission which was probably a waste. Very disappointed, a lot fewer vendors and not many that were there had much good stuff. I spent under $75 at this show, because there wasn't much, tables were spread apart. A lot of the better usual vendors were not there, unfortunately. I love P/I/L, my 2 favorite albums by them are Metal Box a/k/a Second Edition and Flowers Of Romance. I also love First Issue. I know you'll love them. Stay well my beloved friend. Look forward to hearing more from you. I used to play that Byrds CD a lot, it has the original version of that song The Turtles later covered and had a hit with. "You Showed Me."

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Very cool that you were able to see the Raybeats live multiple times. I can only imagine that they rocked everyone's socks off! Sorry to hear that you didn't have good luck at the record show in Long Island. I think it is just too soon to have the shows again maybe. It's not bringing everyone out yet. Maybe once more people get on board with vaccinations? Hoping to dig into that Devoto solo LP this week. No doubt I'll love it! So cool that you are also a PiL fan! Kudos! I'm really connecting with their sound more and more. And yes, apparently this Byrds CD version has 3 tracks not included on the vinyl version! Fantastic stuff! I appreciate you being here and leaving me a comment, as always!

[@RandyforRoyals]

Thanks for taking us on a road trip. I am finally going to be taking a road trip to South Dakota but probably won't be doing much record browsing as my fellow traveler is not a music person. I'm glad that you are liking Any Trouble as I am a big fan as well some of Clive Gregson's other projects although they are totally different musically. I just started buying some Adam Ant albums as well. Velvet Crush sounds very interesting. I'm trying to fill in my Stranglers collection. I bought that Off Broadway album on vinyl when it was released but haven't played it in forever. Now you given me the incentive. Graham Parker is one of my all-time favorite artists. I finally saw the movie Island Of Lost Souls where Devo got their title "Are We Not Men." Now I need to find that album. I'm rambling but I enjoyed hearing about your album scores. Take care. --Randy

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi there, Randy! What part of South Dakota are you going? If you're going to Rapid City area, definitely check out Black Hills Vinyl if you can. If you're near Sioux Falls, there are several really good stores there, especially Total Drag! Oh I hope you are able to spin Off Broadway again. I might play it tonight. I'll have to check out Clive Gregson's other offerings. Glad you liked several titles I showed here! Hope all is well!

[@RandyforRoyals]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert We will be mostly in the Black Hills but one day in Sioux Falls. Unfortunately we will be in Sioux Falls on Sunday and several of the record stores you mentioned are closed. I think I will have to make the the trip to Sioux Falls by myself another time when I can concentrate on music. Some of Clive Gregson's other projects are kind of in the Americana genre. Pulled out Off Broadway for a listen. Take care.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Oh darn! Well, I hope you are able to stop at more of the stores next time then. Sioux Falls really impressed me as far as record stores! They have 3 or 4 good ones!

[@garybrowser6885]

Hanna, your video, as usual, was so stuffed full of greatness - LOVE this 'magazine' (deliberate reference) format !! Great to see you getting that Fall album - I would definitely recommend 'This Nation's Saving Grace' from that era of the band. Great to see some Brix comments posted here - I met her once and had to phone her once back in the day (REALLY) - let's just say she's 2 kool for skool! Oh and check out her other band - 'The Adult Net' - from the same time....think you may like.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi there, Gary! Happy Monday! Funny you mentioned this Nation's Saving Grace - I just ordered a CD copy and hope to have it by the end of the week. I also have another CD coming of theirs. Very awesome that you met Brix! Cool story! I'll check out the Adult Net. Thanks!

[@keithgray1952]

Thanks for a great video. You must get the Stranglers first album "Rattus Norvegicus" which was mainly written and recorded at the same time as "No More Heroes". Their fourth album "Black and White" is also well worth a listen. Another slight change in direction, with Dave Greenfield's (Doors' style) keyboard swirls very prevalent. Sadly we lost Dave to Covid last year. Keep up the great work. Keith xxx

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Keith! I hope to find that first Stranglers LP. I don't believe I've ever seen it on vinyl. Ah I had no idea that Dave Greenfield passed due to COVID. Damn COVID! His keyboard skills were notable indeed! Take care and keep spinning! :-)

[@trexinvert]

Just noticed your "Marantz". That is vintage receiver. Although I was kind of disappointed there was no turntable "on top" of the receiver. My older brother used to have one of those back in the 70's. Anyways, cool convention. Reminds me of comicon back when it was at the Shrine Auditorium near USC. Just a bunch of hobbyists with milk crates and stuff.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey there! Yes, I believe my Marantz is from 1974. I'll have to double check once again. Since I have plenty of space on top of my record shelf, I decided to not stack my turntable/receiver. Sorry to disappoint! Thanks for watching!

[@trexinvert]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert No actually I'm impressed that you have a "separate" turntable. The early "combo" record player + receiver" was crap. Real audiophiles would get "separates". Looks like you have a nice Pioneer Technics turntable. The kind with the "strobe" to check the turning rpms. Keep on.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Right on, thank you! My vintage pieces in my setup are my most prized possessions. Yes, this is a 1981 Technics TT and it is operating beautifully! :-)

[@h2ofield]

How awesome you like 'Dirk"! The first British version is a bit different mix, worth checking out. I find the album 'hauntingly twisted'. As for the Rats, I'm sure you'll love their two previous efforts..they're less polished. Hey! You're introducing me to stuff I haven't checked out before and I appreciate that! Stay well!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Oh, I'm totally on board with these early Adam & the Ants LPs! I hope to find that early British press. "Hauntingly twisted" - I like how you describe that! I'll check out those earlier Boomtown Rats releases, too! I learn so much from you all and it is much appreciated! Take care!

[@lowbudgetvinylchannel4840]

I live 20 minutes away and I didn't go. I'm glad someone in the VC went!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Absolutely! Sorry you weren't able to attend. There is another one in the fall! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@nicolasboehm1673]

i got adam and the ants kings of the wild frontier for one pound from a charity shop, amazing haul hanna

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Nicolas! Cheers on that price for Kings of the Wild Frontier! Hope all is well and thanks for stopping by again!

[@RandoRod]

Good finds esp.Mathew Sweet sealed, 90s records are hard enough to find opened. some nice obscure stuff as well.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Rando! Hope all is well. I'm still kind of in shock about the price of this Matthew Sweet sealed LP. I was convinced it was a mistake but I'm just happy it is in my possession! rock on!

[@deaneverest]

Looks like you had a great trip, even if the fair tself wsa a bit empty, but then as you say we are still in the middle of a pandemic. As per usual some great selections, one you don't see very often is The Cyincs, I have their debut but that's all, so would love to get some more, just don't see them out there in the wild. Cheers Dean

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Dean! Thanks so much for tuning in. Yeah, the show was pretty empty but that's also a good thing since we didn't have to be elbow to elbow and there were no jerks! It's true that the Cynics are pretty tough to find in the wild. I thank my lucky stars I found this one. What a killer LP! Hope you find more from them in the future! Cheers!

[@deaneverest]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert Yes i would imagine that's much better, went to a fair two weeks ago and you were struggling to get to the stalls, it was that full, and sadly 30% of people werent even wearing masks?? Keeping my eye out for their others, may have to resort to eBay however.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

We were kind of fearing going to Texas initially as it was our first road trip out in a long while. Austin is a pretty health-conscious city and we were happy that masks were required and social distancing was encouraged. I'm sorry that the show you attended didn't feel that safe. The promoters should have done a better job enforcing some safety precautions!

[@deaneverest]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert yeah they were required, however I see many people here in the UK saying that they’re exempt as an excuse to not wear one, and they can’t be challenged on that? Anyway the vaccines are being rolled out pretty quickly so hopefully things will be much better soon.

[@timallen2336]

Hey Hannah, there is so much to take in here that I don't know what to say. The place was huge, but the show wasn't, but it was still pretty big though. I am glad you had a good time, and you picked up a lot of stuff. I think that I am most impressed with The Cynics Twelve Flights Up (I need a copy of that) and the 100% Fun album. That just may be mt favorite of his. I love Get Older and Smog Moon as well as those you mentioned. Also, Any Troubles version of ABBA's Name Of The Game is great. Looking forward to the next as always. Take care...

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Tim! Yeah, the show was still a decent size but I was expecting more from the hype leading up to it. It's all good though because as you saw, I picked up some real winners! Very cool you dug seeing Twelve Flights Up from the Cynics. It was only $8, too. It's really rare that I see any Cynics at a store! 100% Fun is an absolute gem. Love those tracks you listed, too but there isn't a bad track on it! I really want an In Reverse reissue next. To me that is his masterpiece. Power pop video coming soon. Be well.

[@dannymiles6503]

Yes Hannah! You got the 1st The Sound album. Isnt it a beauty. And the 2nd album is just as great, youve seen my raves over it. You got Eno's 1st album too.. I love it so influential. His Before And After Science is great and ive loved his 2 most acclaimed albums for so long, Taking Tiger Mountain and Another Green World are beauties. On the Boomtown Rats album my fave part is the brief piano/guitar intro to Sleep. Its bloody excellent really great, just not enough!!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Danny! I love love love the sound now! I can't wait to find the 2nd one...it's super hard to track down...especially on vinyl. I may be able to get the CD off Amazon for less than $20. I need to obtain those other Eno albums eventually, too. So much fascinating and necessary music out there! :-)

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Love my "In The City".. bought mine at Recycled Records.. mid town Reno, back in the late ninties, along with other, "The Jam" records and 3 Style Council LP's as well.. back when prices were "normal" ? whatever normal is !! LOL !!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi JT! Very cool to hear you reminiscing about when you bought some Jam/Style Council LPs! There are a few Style Council LPs that are hard to track down. I'm more of a fan of Paul with the Jam, though. The vinyl craze is still in full force, so who knows when prices may be more reasonable. Probably not anytime soon...especially with prices on everything else rising. Sigh.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert Cafe Bleu might be one of those.. and I agree, his work with "The Jam" is the best !!

[@ragayomama]

If you're ever driving through Kansas again, stop by at Love Garden Sounds in Lawrence. KC used to have some great stores too, but I don't know if they are still around. I haven't been there for years.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Riaz! I've been meaning to visit Lawrence as my cousin lives there. We only got to stop in Wichita this time. Spektrum is there. We really love the Lotus Cafe restaurant in Wichita! We would love to do a trip to KC as well. Only 3-1/2 hours away or so. Cheers!

[@kingdhansak]

Some brilliant stuff there. Joe Jackson is definitely worth sticking with. His early new wave sounds smooths out a fair bit in the 80s, however his output right through is pretty much flawless. The albums Mike's Murder, Big World and Blaze of Glory are my favourites and highly recommended.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi George! Nice to have such a big Joe Jackson fan chime in! I'll definitely check out those 3 favorite albums you listed of his! Thank you for the recommendations! Be well.

[@garyolshan4177]

Great show Hannah! You come up with a few groups even I are not familiar with. Look forward to the power pop show. Been listening to the underappreciated power pop influencer Greg Kihn, who was playing in Berkeley when I was attending UC Berkeley in the early 70s. He should make that next show since he was in his prime during that period.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey there, Gary! Glad I introduced you to a few new groups here. You mentioned Greg Kihn! I saw his band open for The Who the first time I ever saw them back in 2002...just right after Entwistle died. I was so bummed to have missed the Ox play with them.

[@garyolshan4177]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert Yes, that's very cool! I saw The Who on the same tour right after the incomparable Ox suddenly died in Las Vegas (apparently died doing coke with an escort) . That was a highly-emotional show. Don't think the Greg Kihn band opened for him but saw them in Pasadena in the late 70s when they were hot (right after Jeopardy).

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Yeah. I saw The Who with Kihn's band at Tinley Park in Chicago. So sad about John.

[@olliehayesmusic]

Hey Hannah! Just stumbled upon your channel and I love it! Do you ever review independent artists? I’ve got a jangle pop song I think you’d like! Keep doing what you’re doing Ollie 😁

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Ollie! Thanks for watching! I don't really review independent artists too often. I'll be featuring a few power pop labels soon that sent me some great stuff. Too many bands and artists ask me to feature them but I just don't have all the time. Cheers! Love me some good jangle pop! Glad you're enjoying my channel!

[@burmajones803]

Love the ARC! Was a regular attendee back in the 90s when I lived there. My daughter lives in ATX now so hopefully I can attend, and hopefully more vendors will show up in the future. I am finding that book shows have also lost lots of vendors in the past decade.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Eric! Definitely try to attend the next ARC convention in the fall. I think it will be in October. No doubt it will be even bigger! :-)

[@burmajones803]

I have been travelling from Mpls to Austin for several decades on I-35 and always take the Fort Worth route so I don't have to drive through Dallas. I also take the express toll road through FW. Totally worth it! Try it next time you drive down.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Yeesss, good advice. We took the Fort Worth way on the way back home. We learned our lesson!

[@silviodraco9393]

Wow great picks is fantastic. 👍

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks, Silvio! I appreciate you watching! :-)

[@careyatchison1348]

I also attended the Record Con and found a lot to see that amazed me. I only bought three records but one was a doozy, a late '60's original Ornette Coleman Blue Note - flawless vinyl and only $15! [There were probably fewer vendors due to the fact that there would be no out of country buyers who usually spend quite a bit.] I passed on an original Daughters of Albion, which is one of my favorite all-time albums but couldn't quite stomach paying $45 for it.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Carey! Glad to hear you also attended the convention. Good point about the smaller turnout as far as vendors due to no overseas buyers. That didn't even cross my mind! Ah, $45 for an album is a little steep. I have a really hard time paying more than $40 for an album and it is rare if I do so! Sweet spot is $5 - $20! Congrats on finding that Blue Note! There was some excellent vinyl there under one roof! Cheers!

[@nuwavegurl]

Good stuff. I'm so glad you got a hold of Killing Joke's and The Sound's debut albums. These were my grails for a long time and I snagged them both in 2011. When I got my hands on them, I felt like I had just bought a pair of Prada shoes and a Chanel bag. Those records are probably more precious than the shoes and bag to me. 😀 'Post Punk Brilliance' is an understatement. I love that you mentioned Complications from the KJ album. What an amazing song. Should've been a single. Whenever you're out in the wild, record hunting, look for their single Change with Requiem as the A-Side, as well as Nervous System, which I think was only released as a single. You'll love them both! Take care and thanks for sharing.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Girl, yes! I definitely do more record shopping than I do clothes/accessories shopping. In fact, I do most of my clothes shopping at Goodwill now because my vinyl habit has gone out of control LOLOLOLOL! I hope to see more videos from you. I subbed and really love that you showed that Gang of Four box set...AMAZING! So cool that you scored these Killing Joke/The Sound albums back in 2011! Some of these just get harder to find. It usually takes a record show for me to find some really good stuff, so I'm thankful that I was able to attend this one! Oh yes, Complications for the win on the KJ debut! I'll look for the Change and Nervous System singles for sure! You have excellent taste! :-) Thank you!

[@nuwavegurl]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert LOL! Necessities last...music first should be on a T-shirt. Thanks for the sub and for watching the Gang of Four unboxing video. I didn't realize until after I had filmed that I had my earphones I use for work plugged into my laptop, causing the volume of the video to be low. Since it was an unboxing video, it didn't make sense to redo it, so I hope you could hear some of it-lol. It's a great boxset, but pricey, as most boxsets tend to be. I agree about the inability to track down certain albums and how increasingly hard it's become over recent years. Punk/Post Punk/New Wave and even Golden Age Hip Hop records are so scarce and command a lot of money. Record shows and online are the best places to find them, because most record stores rarely even get them in stock. I'm glad you and the boyfriend had a great time in Texas. As always, keep these awesome videos about great music and bands coming. Take care & be safe.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Box sets have been a thorn for me because of the cost. I'd love to pick up that Gang of Four and there was a recent Go-Betweens box set as well as Beat Happening. All over my budget, hehe. If I would just stop buying for a bit and actually save I could make it happen, but I fail! Definitely record shows FTW when it comes to post-punk, etc. Have a great rest of your week!

[@nuwavegurl]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert We don't need to save, we just need more money. 🤑 people can buy yachts and Lamborghinis without blinking and still be able to take care of their priorities, and here we are pinching pennies to buy one of the most simplest pleasures in life... music. That stinks, but such is life. I bought the GOF boxset as birthday gift to myself. I don't regret it, but I most certainly had to talk myself into buying it. A Prince boxset I have my eye on comes out in July for $100. It never ends, my dear. 😉 You enjoy the rest of your week as well.

[@yournamehere6002]

You might like The Grip Weeds and The Fleshtones

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

I have two records from the Fleshtones so far - Roman Gods and a live show. What a band! And Grip Weeds really have some stunning harmonies. You know your stuff!

[@MsKalachakra]

Hi Hanna, seems it was a nice trip ! So I still haven't found the first two Jam albums but I just got on my local record store a Jam compilation of rarities called Extras, a double album I got very cheap. Also some punk rarities like a Violent Femmes from 91 Why do Birds sing? which is like a continuation of their classic debut, and a Gordon Gano "gospel punk" album called The Mercy Seat, I guess Gano is not so serious about that gospel stuff in that album but I can't find any information on that one lol. Another punk oddity I found its a Shrink 10". Yes Shrink is the name of the artist :). Also some obscure New Wave and Power pop, lots of reggae, some hip hop, some metal like Girlschool. I always find stuff from the 80's and early 90's. Another oddity I found is the solo album from the Jesus & Mary Chain drummer which is as good as any J&M Chain album but better produced. Been getting into the post punk sub-genre called "mutant disco" and found some stuff like Material, Was not Was, Lounge Lizards, Kid Creole, not so hard to find stuff there if you want to look into a new thing. The only difficult album to find in that sub-genre would be The Contortions I think.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Greetings, Alejandro. How are you? I bet that Extras from the Jam is really neat! Sounds like you've been finding some good obscure stuff and I commend you! A solo album from the J&M drummer, interesting! I believe I saw the first Lounge Lizards LP at Guestroom Records but I passed on it. I had sampled a song or two and didn't really think it was my thing but I'll give it another listen. I'll try to look up the Contortions, too! Thanks for all the recommendations! You rock!

[@MsKalachakra]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert Yes that Jam compilation has a couple of Who covers. Mutant disco is one of post punk strangest subgenres. You can find a chapter about it on the Simon Raynolds book. It's weird pseudo jazz and satirical disco and and not so melodic music but i learned to like it. Jon Moore and the Express Way is the name of the J&MCH exdrummer's band. So you are still finding 79's and 80's albums :), please don't worry if you don't have every good album from that era if you want to make more best of year's videos, nobody does !

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Love the Jam's cover of "Disguises"! Yeah, nobody has every album. I'm not worried about it, I'll just show a pic of the album cover and mention it if I'm missing it for now! :-) Mutant disco is very intriguing lol.

[@ilijaradovanov3263]

Yeah!!! In The City my favourite Jam album, so powerful 👍👍👍

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Ilija! Yes, really an excellent album. It just took me a long time to find on vinyl, hehe! 1977...heck of a year! Cheers!

[@JBLClassic]

You were like Moses parting the sea at the record show. Anyhow, I picked up that PIL recently at a local record shop with obi strip. I was curious to see how your trip the show went. I was the one who went to one about a month ago any found some decent stuff.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Congrats on finding Flowers of Romance from PiL with the OBI! Hope you continue going to shows and finding great gems!

[@L.E.55472]

Hey hey sis Hanna I’ll be back work is a bear this week!! So I’ll check in later, stay well- Lis 😎✌🏻 Omg! Is that who I think it is with you in the bonus footage??

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey Lis! Yes, that is who you think it is! Sorry work is such a drag this week. I'm covering for someone this week so it has been a bit more hectic than usual for me, too! Love ya!

[@L.E.55472]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert lol! I am smiling sooooo big, happy for you both....I love Adam Ant and that ole ant music heehee....gin blossoms sitting up on that most beautiful marantz mm mm....sounds like you both had a great time I’m super chuffed for you both!...stay awesome ( I know you will)😎✊🏻...love ya back🙏🏻

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Guess I don't really share that part of my life on KZbin much anymore, but thank you so much! :-) Isn't that Gin Blossoms a perfect record?! Be well and hope you are out on lots of bike rides!

[@L.E.55472]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert I understand about the sharing thing but Hanna it’s me 🤗 it’s Lis! I know I don’t reaally know you Hanna but I felt so sad when things went south, I wish there had been something I could’ve done but not being close I couldn’t I was sad, period....and seeing the footage!!! Well I think you know...I wish you both the very very best moving forward....all my best n love to you both Oh crap I forgot !! Hell yes on the Gin Blossoms !! Gawwd I love that album

[@toddhill7483]

Some great finds Hanna. Count me among those whom highly recommends Brighter than 1000 Suns. Jaz Coleman's throaty "roar" we hear on so many Killing Joke songs is abandoned on this release. There may be extra tracks on the 2007 CD reissue, but I'm not 100% sure. A beautiful and lyrically powerful album. Hope you enjoy it. Love The Stranglers! If you haven't, check out Feline and Stranglers IV.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Todd! I'm hoping to carve out some time tonight to spin KJ's Brighter Than a Thousand Suns! I get my best recommendations from my viewers/friends, so I also appreciate these Stranglers album suggestions! I'll be on the lookout whenever I dig next. First the account needs to recover a bit. Hehe! Hope you're having a great week!

[@kurtj98]

Also, the Fall can be a crazy rabbit hole. Got some friends that can talk about Brix when she came to their party after their show in Lincoln back in the day!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

No kidding! I think this is why I put off listening to the Fall for so long..their extensive catalog intimidated me! I bet those Brix stories are fun to hear!

[@MrViscom78]

I forgot to mention something in my last comment. I recently became aware of the band Off Broadway because they are playing a show July 4th with Cheap Trick! How exciting. I wonder how many of these bands are still kicking around?

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Yes, isn't that awesome that Off Broadway/Cheap Trick playing at the same bill? Apparently they were also on the same tour in the early 80s! So a nice reunion of sorts! :-)

[@culturefan]

Thanks for showing the Austin show. I've never been, but always heard about it. I'm surprised they still had it with the Covid thing, though I don't think Texas was hit as hard as other places. Not only would the convention be cool, but Austin is so dang cool too, nice laid back vibes and good places to eat. I'd never heard of Off Broadway and some of the others. I always thought The Sounded a bit like Echo & The Bunnymen. Those Joej Jackson lps are great. I don't listen to much punk, but Jackson stuff still resonates with me. Hope you enjoyed the trip.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Dave! Thanks for watching. Texas was hit hard last summer with COVID I believe. Austin is such a great city to visit. It's probably my favorite place in Texas so far. Joe Jackson is a great equalizer artist! Hope all is well.

[@neilherring]

Great to see you found the Off Broadway LP, there is another album of theres worth getting.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hey there, Neil. Thanks for the comment! I'll have to check out everything else from Off Broadway. Thanks for the heads up! Power pop forever!

[@burmajones803]

Alejandro Escovedo used to work at Waterloo back in the 90s when they had the vinyl store just around the corner. Have you heard of Doctors Mob? A mid-80s power pop band from Austin. I recommend their debut album if you can ever find it. Same with a jangle pop band called Zeitgeist from Austin. Translate Slowly is the album I have by them. They changed their name to the Reivers after that album.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Eric! Love Zeitgeist. I have Translate Slowly both on vinyl and CD. The harmonies really are excellent! Have a couple of Reivers LPs, too! I'll have to check out Doctors Mob. Thanks for the recommendation. Very cool about Escovedo previously working at Waterloo! Cheers!

[@g-mann5522]

@@TheOmahaIntrovert I picked up The Reivers final album “Second Story” (excellent!) on our 2016 pilgrimage to Waterloo Records from Vancouver!

[@plasticsoundwavecult]

Wow you covered a ton of ground on this one. Nice score on the Matthew Sweet. “Lost My Mind” is another great song on that album. The Fall was the first band I saw live. They opened for New Order on the Brotherhood tour in 1987. If you like the Fall, and you like Modern Lovers, there’s a band called Fountaines D.C. that is a great blend of those two bands. They’re out of Ireland and their album Dogrel (2019) is fantastic. It’s a good look at a band that is clearly influenced by the Fall. PIL is another good band. It was really different sound he went with after The Sex Pistols. I saw him down in Mexico for a video shoot. The song was “Covered” and I heard it about twenty times in a row while they shut the video. He did start with a regular show, then the video stuff, and ended with a regular show again. It was ten bucks to see him. I got to see the Buzzcocks in the early nineties in a bar with about 15 - 20 people in attendance. I think it was a impromptu performance to prepare for a bigger show for the next night. I won’t bore you with old stories, but you brought out some records that brought back some memories for me. Great Vid.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi there! Yes, I featured Fontaines DC in my favorites of 2020 video! I just added more to my Fall collection, but on CD. I'm sure I will show these new pickups in a future video! You have great taste and thank you for sharing these awesome stories! Cheers!

[@nrod66]

Hey, Hanna, you did pick up a lot this time around. It was defineitely worth, jo doubt about ti. Cheers, Nelio.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Nelio! Good to hear from you and hope all is well! Yes, we're really glad we made the trip to the record show. Lots of quality vinyl! Be well.

[@kevinm4138]

Some great finds! That Raybeats album Is a bit more straight forward than their first which has some strange songs incorporating an organ. Two members went on to form instrumental surf band Los Straightjackets. If you’re looking for more Howard Devoto check out his other band Luxuria the debut album “Unanswerable Lust “ is excellent. He also did an album with Pete Shelly called “ Buzzkunst” in 2001, it’s a bit hit and miss, but has some interesting tracks.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Greetings, Kevin! Ohhh, helpful tidbit with the Raybeats/Los Straightjackets connection! I had no idea! I learn so much from you all! Ah, you reminded me that I need to get Unanswerable Lust! I almost scored a copy online a few weeks ago but then stopped myself because I realized I might find it on my trip. No such luck. Back on the hunt! I'll be sampling Buzzkunst! Thanks!

[@nahuilegorreta6572]

Great finds! Shanachie Records released a bunch of dub and roots reggae albums in the 80s/90s. Really good stuff. A few weeks ago out here in the SF Bay Area we had our first "record swap" in Oakland. It was cool. I found an old roots reggae record and a couple watermelons. 😄 If you ever make it out to Northern California/SF Bay Area check out 1234 Go! Records in Oakland (they're a shop and label), Streetlight Records and Needle to the Groove. There is another place called The Record Man. But they recently had a fire. Hopefully they are ok. I will check it out next week. But all these spots have great selections

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Nahui! Thanks for letting me know a little more about Shanachie Records! Very cool that you attended a record swap in Oakland. I lived in Modesto, CA for a year back in 2006. I wasn't collecting vinyl then but I went to plenty of music stores in the Bay Area as I was buying lots of used CDs. Amoeba, Rasputin, and J Street Records in Sacramento are the ones I remember most. Of course I think J Street may have closed since. I doubt I'll be making it to California again anytime soon but great place to buy music! Cheers!

[@andrewstimpson36]

Glad to see that you found the Japan album you needed for your collection. Did see one on eBay recently for £ 14.99. I hope you didn't pay too much for the one you bought. Great selection as always.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi Andrew! I was able to bundle Obscure Alternatives from Japan with another album or two that I bought so I paid even less than the $25 USD that is listed on the sticker! So glad you watched and left a comment! Enjoy your weekend!

[@andrewstimpson36]

Look for a band called Rain, Tree, Crow. Which is Japan really you will enjoy them too.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Yes, I love Rain Tree Crow from what I've sampled. Hope to run into them on vinyl someday!

[@6758pasi]

Buzzcocks and TheJam, neither are among my faves from those groups. Very good albums none the less: Second Edition and Flowers of Romance, both were too weird for me. Though it's been a very long time since i heard them. Just today i heard No More Heroes by Stranglers from the radio, made me think i should check out more of their records. The Raven seemed interesting. Sounds like you had a good time traveling and visiting record stores. Pasi

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Hi there, Pasi. What is your favorite LP from the Buzzcocks? This one is not my favorite from the Jam, either but in my opinion they didn't put out a bad album and Sound Affects is my #1 followed by All Mod Cons. The Raven is a great record from the Stranglers, although a different direction in sound from their earlier very punk stuff. Always good to hear from you. Peace!

[@Love_Street]

I taped the great rock n roll swindle from my friends vinyl when it came out. A lot of it is pretty funny. I got it on cd a lot later. imo adams best album is kings of the w f. I like side 2 of tension the best , to me it’s kinda industrial? punk. That convention looked kinda empty. At least you went to Waterloo and S C😁 Nice shout out .. thx H.

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks again, Jesse! Super kind of you and we were happy to stop in Spin Connection! The store and Alicia are super cool! Awesome that your favorite Adam & the Ants is Kings of the Wild Frontier! Yeah! Many consider A Different Kind of Tension the Buzzcocks' best. I think I am in agreement! Yeah, the convention was pretty empty but still landed some great stuff!

[@nb2910]

Really great finds! I’ve seen a lot of these but only ever in bad condition :/

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Thanks so much! I really was surprised to find so many on my want list. I don't know what I'd do if the show had been bigger. I probably wouldn't have been able to make it back home..I'd be too broke. Lol! Cheers!