CHARITY SHOP VINYL FINDS - Rare & Interesting Records

[@ForeverAnalog]

Listening to the Red Flower of Tachai Blossoms Everywhere now. Beautiful. Would love to find a copy myself. Congrats!

[@statictraveller]

Hi, thanks! I hope you do find one some day; it's a lovely record.

[@bipbopboom]

Very interesting finds!! You live in a better bracket of thrift shops than I do. I wouldn’t never even noticed that last record. Much respect!! Cheers!

[@statictraveller]

Cheers Jon. I am constantly training the eye to spot the hidden gems...

[@lmc3307]

Incredible Dr Strangely find I’m jealous lol. I managed to recently find the first pressing of Full Circle by Forest. I nearly gasped when I saw it and I’m surprised fellow pickers missed it because it’s one of the most psychedelic looking album covers I’ve ever seen lol. Happy digging 👍

[@statictraveller]

Wow! Well done on the Forest album. I am sadly missing both their albums. Apologies for the huge delay in answering. Notifications of comments seem to be quite sporadic. I only saw this because I received a notification that someone else had commented on this video this morning. And his was a lot less interesting! 😉

[@brucevair-turnbull8082]

Interesting clutch of albums there, Alan. I got the Traffic album in my local charity shop a few years ago. Since then there's been a drought in vinyl. You seem to have a Midas touch when it comes to such things.

[@statictraveller]

Believe me, I put in the hours- it's becoming almost impossible to find things since the lockdown. People are getting savvy to their potential value, so whoever sees them first takes the lot. That's on the very few occasions anyone actually donates them anymore. I think the interest amongst the young hasn't helped either. Collections are probably being handed down- which is no bad thing if you're the recipient, of course!

[@L.E.55472]

Morning Alan☕️👋🏻, woow! You’ve done it again!! Your shops are nothing nothing I say lol .... like ours! Good seeing you hope all is well- Lis 😎🎶✊🏻

[@statictraveller]

Great to hear from you Lis. Our shops are becoming pretty bad. The amount of hours and days it takes to find a good score nowadays....

[@seekingathread]

Incredible, you've done it again. In my experience with records that look clean but play with crackle, give it a good clean. I know you said you hadn't but it should clear it up some. A good wet vacuum clean if you can. German Vertigo is where it's at! I have Fairfield Parlour on that label and it's lovely. Take care Alan!

[@statictraveller]

Cheers Dom. I don't possess a vacuum, but I will add it to the list of the three or four records that I want to try out first, if I ever get hold of one. Most German records are pressed superbly. I have a copy of Deep Purple's 'Book Of Taliesin' which is staggering in its clarity. Fairfield Parlour has been on my wants list for years. Funnily enough, I never considered the German option....

[@big_burly_bro]

I'm gonna be honest, it's almost 2 a.m. my time, I've clicked on this video for your beautiful ASMR voice. Dropping you to 40% volume and visiting with the Sandman.

[@statictraveller]

Glad to be of service Eric. I send myself to sleep all the time.

[@big_burly_bro]

I like that Savoy Brown, but my opinion is also based on how cheap they are for a fun album. $4 to $12 depending on condition. That being said, their 60s albums are definitely better. After 72ish the band tapers off drastically.

[@statictraveller]

@@big_burly_bro Over here, the Brown is a £50+ LP.... Gulp. I heard a late acoustic album by them... Not great. It seems most 60s bands tapered off drastically in the 70s... They should have copied the example of The Beatles. Knock it on the head before you reach the point of absolute creative nadir, from whence there is no return.... Although some could argue Let It Be fulfilled that criteria.

[@EmbryonicRobot]

Amazing finds.

[@statictraveller]

Cheers. 👍

[@robison5396]

You've been hitting that charity shop at the back of Mr Benns' costume shop again Alan..I was streaming that Dr Strangely Strange album just last week, as I'd never heard it before..it definitely has its moments but it didn't blow me away, remarkable find all the same. I've been busy clearing stuff out of the attic this week to make way for some new hi fi gear, so haven't got around to replying to your latest thread..I intend to remedy that this weekend.

[@statictraveller]

And I would have put money on you mentioning the John Martyn... Yes, the Strange LP definitely has its moments. It is more of a grower- there's a lot going on in places. new hi-fi gear? Sounds like the VC will be clamouring for a room tour....

[@johnbellamy3406]

I got there and left just before you arrived Alan. I would have taken that lot that you showed but my arms were full with the box of Bob Dylan acetate discs that was there. I thought they wanted 50p each disc, but it turned out they meant 50p for the lot. :-)

[@statictraveller]

Hahaha! That's the stuff of dreams John. Though I would have found a way to take this lot too: even if it meant wedging them in my arse crack.

[@johnbellamy3406]

@@statictraveller Just don't send me any VCLT Alan, not of that sort anyway...

[@carltweed942]

I like how you're brutally honest about the records you find. I would have been happy to find Savoy Brown and Dr Strangely Strange in a charity shop, even though I'm certainly not a fan of either band. Actually, I'd be happy to find any half-decent records in a charity shop. I'm even beginning to struggle finding CDs. A few of my regular haunts have stopped stocking CDs.

[@statictraveller]

I hear you Carl. It has been incredibly difficult to find records in charity shops since the lockdown. People are not donating them. If they do get donated, the first person who sees them buys the lot. Sadly, it's all about selling and greed these days. There are quite a few shops in my area which have stopped selling CDs and DVDs- some have stopped records as well...

[@carltweed942]

@@statictraveller I don't understand why charity shops are starting to be so picky. The reason they may be struggling to sell DVDs, CDs and records is because they don't sort out the rubbish before it hits the shelves. They are losing income, at a time when they need it more than ever ... By the way, did you know you were nominated for a VC Award at Maria Wesley's channel? I was just watching the video ... I'm off to a couple of charity shops now. Take care, Carl

[@statictraveller]

@@carltweed942 You are right in what you say. Yes, I saw the award. Penge and Derrick did their own award video and it obviously inspired Maria to do the same a day or two later. She is a big fan of the boys....

[@nine4v900]

Wow all we have in our charity shops are Max Bygraves, Harry Secombe, Slim Whittman etc. They did have a UK Fairfield Parlour on Vertigo Swirl but they put that online at £350 starting bid.

[@statictraveller]

There are always stacks of rubbish in our shops too. But, just now and then something great pops up. It wasn't too long ago that Fairfield Parlour was a £100 record...

[@scottguerin5741]

That Bernard Ladysz sounds interesting. I just bought a few traditional Chinese lps at a local Goodwill & I would have bought more but they were charging 8 bucks a record. As for RAW SIENNA, maybe your enjoyment would be enhanced if you could find your inner needle & spoon...

[@statictraveller]

Hi Scott. 8 bucks? Phew! Regarding the needle and spoon, you may very well be right....

[@joeblechl8843]

the gary moore albom art too was originally done by maria apalanio 1968 and then again done in a crop circle I am guessing 2009 summer ... anyway

[@statictraveller]

Thanks for the info! I always appreciate the extra details.

[@dotsloops7486]

Incredible Dr Strangely find. Congrats Alan. Finding that in Western Canada is just not happening. I love John Martijn. He’s a lot better than say…..Van Morrison Take care

[@statictraveller]

Haha Dan. Very true...

[@gatefold33]

My favourite Savoy Brown Alan. I have a Spanish press as UK versions are hard to find as you say. Heavy Petting is a great find, shame it's not as clean as you thought. Nice selection...

[@statictraveller]

Thanks Dale. It looks spotless, but a clean should do the trick according to Dom's comment.

[@pov_music]

Another fantastic one of your charity shop adventures Alan - I really must visit the ones you frequent some time if all this stuff is on offer. That Red Flower of Tachai sleeve is beautiful. You wouldn't see those Chinese 10"s in my local Oxfam I dont think. That's one of the things that puts me off a lot of metal - that obsession with the aesthetics of death/blackness/blood etc. - its been done to death. That Dr Strangly Strange I've never heard of until you showed it on Instagram - reckon I should give it a try.

[@statictraveller]

You should check out the Red Flower 10". Lovely record. Haha! Done to death. Very true. There are much better acid folk albums about, but this one and their first do have some very fine moments Dan.

[@pov_music]

@@statictraveller Haha I didn't realise I had accidentally made a VERY clever pun there...

[@baggyhi-fi8628]

Ooooch, that must have been a wonderful moment, finding that Traffic album in a charity shop. And In such lovely condition. Is that Dr. Strangely Strange sleeve a Roger Dean design?

[@statictraveller]

Actually, the Traffic album was just a so-so moment as the next disc was the Strangely Strange... Yes, that is a Roger Dean cover.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Wow, dr Stangely Strange had a super strange album cover. Amazing record companies said okay with that. Amazing how with the right drugs anything can happen. I am amazed that it is still together. I have never seen anything that bizarre Alan.

[@statictraveller]

I am amazed at how many amazings you got into that amazingly short comment Steve- Quite amazing. ;-)

[@ricefieldrecords]

I'd be curious is an ultrasonic cleaning bath removes a majority of the surface noise on that Dr. S S record. Unbelievable finds. British charity shops are an amazing source, although I'm sure you've spent many hours sifting through bins to find these sorts of titles.

[@statictraveller]

It would be interesting to see how much improvement cleaning will make. Yes, these days it's debatable if the finds really merit the countless hours of empty-handed, deflating trips round the shops.

[@VagueRANT100]

I have some Fates Warning on my Rivers Edge Soundtrack....great band....the RED jumper you are wearing is subliminal support for our daring girl electricians fighting thr running imperialist dogs...creme de la creme indeed....how about showing your Soviet Mens Choir boxset....that is Kremlin de la Kremlin....great vid Alan....know what you mean regaring the Swirls

[@statictraveller]

Hahaha! This comment was so monstrously good, I could spit. A phlegm de la gremlin.

[@Thevinylscavenger]

Again you prove the less valuable stuff like Chinese 10"s are far more interesting than vertigo swirls. I'll be honest and say hair metal mostly sucks though I had a terrible mullet around that time, more football inspired I guess. I did not know about bass singers being so unpublished. I shall have to further investigate. You are right about that cover that would've swung me particularly if a quid or less. Cheers Alan have a nice weekend.

[@statictraveller]

I am beginning to find that the so-called great labels really have very little merit musically. You're right; the most interesting records are the Chinese and the classical in this bunch.

[@Thevinylscavenger]

@@statictraveller I like the music that wakes up Pyongyang every morning. I got on download as I doubt I'd ever get it on vinyl.

[@thesurfacespins]

Forward! Our Great Socialist Motherland and Camping Trips are Good! Classic tracks! Thanks for sharing. Such great stuff!

[@statictraveller]

Cheers. True gems. Those titles are something else.

[@downundertuneage3875]

Please don't tell me you found those Callas records in a charity shop...............ohhh, lucky you, if so!!! First time I can recall seeing her records being shown on the V.C(?). Cheers from Oz. John D

[@statictraveller]

I did find them in a charity shop. I would like the stereo set- I have one of the discs only. I actually come across Callas all the time. I have shown her 2 or 3 times down the years, but I don't think anyone else has.

[@L.E.55472]

The Ladysz is very interesting

[@soundsfromthewestcoast9939]

Where do you live Alan to have such great charity shops. I wish our shops stocked such items!

[@statictraveller]

Now, that would be telling....

[@JDsmiffy1]

Hi Alan, sometimes those Vertigo Swirl records get affected by the polythene inner sleeves? It apparently happens on some of the early German Ohr labels, namely the Ash Ra Tempel's Schwingengen LP. Or it may just be a poor pressing, but whatever a great find by any means. Cheers, Paul

[@statictraveller]

Hi Paul. You might be right about the bag having an effect. I will endeavour to give it a clean at some point and see what happens.

[@JDsmiffy1]

@@statictraveller Trouble is once they are they are crackly cleaning does not always cure the problem but worth a try. Sometimes they may have been played with a damaged needle back in the day. The foibles of vinyl unfortunately but all part of the fun lol

[@pbthal]

you found those at a charity shop!!!! I am in the wrong country

[@statictraveller]

Been slim pickings of late, so it was nice to find some great records. I also found Adrian Smith's ASAP, a few Blackfoot, King's X, Jagged Edge, Raging Slab, side one of which floored me. Mighty.

[@pbthal]

@@statictraveller Which King's X? They are amazing, beatle like harmonies with an edge

[@statictraveller]

@@pbthal Gretchen Goes To Nebraska

[@pbthal]

@@statictraveller Over my head is a classic, also check Send a Message, great harmonies

[@statictraveller]

@@pbthal Thanks, will do. 👍

[@mistery-ed7900]

Savoy Brown was a band I never got into. I'm pretty sure I've never encountered a Communist Chinese album. Currently reading Waiting by Ha Jin set during the Cultural Revolution. Those records would enhance the experience.

[@statictraveller]

Oh yes, Ed- these would be the perfect accompaniment.

[@twitchygiraffe4636]

How much did you pay individually for all those LP’s??

[@statictraveller]

Hi. The John Martyn was £8, if I recall correctly. The others were either 50p or £1.

[@alanburridge6947]

Are you related to Whispering Bob Harris?

[@statictraveller]

You are not the first person to ask that! I think I need to check the family tree....

[@robwalkerletthemusicplay]

Went in 18 charity shops on Sunday and found nothing … well done

[@statictraveller]

I feel your pain Rob! I have many, many days like that...

[@robwalkerletthemusicplay]

@@statictraveller I’ve officially given up on them .. 💩

[@richardboughton8338]

Its Bob Harris!!!

[@statictraveller]

But, with less personality and charisma....

[@richardboughton8338]

With respect of course.

[@richardboughton8338]

@@statictraveller 😂Good one!

[@vinyldale]

sorry Alan did you say something?

[@statictraveller]

Don't worry yourself, pet. You didn't miss anything. I mimed the whole way through.

[@vinyldale]

Well done son 👍

[@timotheous2815]

Are you "the record guy" that every charity shop has that creams off all the good stuff before it hits the shop floor, or do you actually just walk in and find £600 records?

[@statictraveller]

Believe me, it takes dogged perseverance... I just saw your video btw; Incredible jazz albums. The stuff I dream of finding. Here's a link to a video from 18 months ago where I scored some amazing UK jazz records if you're interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3vEo4CDjLlmp68 I hope you make some more videos... Cheers.

[@timotheous2815]

@@statictraveller you have incredible luck then! To be fair I live in central London so hard for me to get out to any charity shops that haven’t been plundered already!

[@comeonuirons]

The album may not be his best , but appalling - never.

[@Retroscoop]

Static narrator..... Zzzzzzz.......

[@statictraveller]

Sweet dreams