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[@jamesgriffithsmusic]

Great shelf! That Tracey Chapman always used to be 50p back in the day, but not any more!

[@retromusings]

Yes. It's crazy. Back in the day they were as cheap as chips! Thanks for watching.

[@cjdm2667]

Wow - what an awesome find!!! Enjoy that Tracy Chapman!!!! Fast Car - awesome song!!!!

[@retromusings]

It was indeed crazy. Thanks for watching.

[@BD_MEDIA.]

Congratulations on those great finds! WOW!

[@retromusings]

Yes. It was crazy! Many thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@stujor2the2ndcoming]

Absolute Fantastic Find!! Thank you for sharing!

[@retromusings]

Glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@Harrispilton22]

Great finds RM. the Detroit Spinners album is an absolute classic 100%...& hard to find in the U.K. The Bee Gees album is also superb, Definately their best. Tracy Chapman is about £30.00 plus nowadays. I’ve just got the ‘Fast Car’ 12” single.

[@retromusings]

Wow. A maxi "Fast Car" single is awesome. Well done. On Discogs it seems the average price is about £30 and I saw on Ebay that record is being auctioned with starting bids at £20 -£30. This is the first time I have ever seen that "Detroit Spinners" in the wild and it is in excellent condition. I've never seen that 1973 Temptations album "1990" before which was produced by Norman Whitfield so it's great to have it as he is such an amazing producer. And to find it in the wild like that...it was just mental. Thanks for watching.

[@TheVinylVoyage-ud3uf]

Yes! Loads of great records there. 50p a record is absolutely fantastic! The records look like they‘ll be in fine condition too. Well done in your find and enjoy your new records 🙂 Cheers, Jack

[@retromusings]

Indeed. The joy is in the journey for me when it comes to enjoying music. Many thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@brianlewis5042]

Wow! What a find. Congrats on everything. The stars were definitely aligned perfectly for you. Now sit back and enjoy.

[@retromusings]

Yes. I certainly thank my lucky stars. Someone decided to sprinkle some vinyl record fairy dust over me that day! Thanks for watching.

[@garybrowser6885]

how inspiring !! Your joy on finding Tracy Chapman and your personal connection is lovely to hear !

[@retromusings]

Thank you so much for watching. Records are quite nostalgic for me .

[@MLeGrand-op4xr]

Amazing find. Fun as always!

[@retromusings]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Auralnotes]

These are some great finds! I was very excited to see Roachford and China Crisis in the bunch. Two of my faves. Congrats and happy listening.

[@retromusings]

Great to know you had some favourites in the find. Thanks so much for stopping by and watching.

[@AnthonyGambler812]

Fantastic haul! I do lots of thrifting for vinyl & cds! It’s the best feeling when you finally get something. Congratulations to you! 🤙🏻

[@retromusings]

Couldn't agree more. Many thanks for stopping by to watch.

[@AlwaysSunnySideUp]

Chapman's debut album in the wild? And the Spinners too? Overall an incredible haul. Fun to watch you flip through your great finds at the thrift shop. You are one of my favorite channels in the VC. Thanks for sharing.

[@retromusings]

Thanks for your support. Really appreciate it.

[@catherine6653]

I would believe your story, and I am glad you filmed the experience. We all need "Magic Moments " of finding good records. Enjoyed this very much 😊 Last month I found an import Genesis Abacab CD. When I came home to play it, I found 2 booklets in the jewel case. The book underneath is autographed! This is my recent terrific find.

[@retromusings]

Wow. That's amazing. A signed booklet found in that Genesis Cd. Thanks for sharing that exciting moment. Thanks for stopping by and watching too.

[@TheJoyofVinylRecords]

There were some great finds in there!

[@retromusings]

Yes. It was just madness. Pure luck choosing that day to drop off donations at the charity shop and coming across these records. Thanks for watching.

[@Thevinylscavenger]

Something about Candi Staton's voice is just wonderful. A certain innocence and sweetness perhaps.

[@retromusings]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for stoppung by.

[@williamcardina89]

What a haul. My experience like this was in the 70’s when several British Imports of Nick Drake were purchased for 50cents a piece. Unplayed and unopened but were part of a damaged freight shipment.

[@retromusings]

Nick Drake for 50 cents each? That's incredible. What a wonderful find. Thanks for sharing that. Thanks for stopping by and watching too.

[@Associate37a]

Absolutely mind boggling coming across this haul at such a bargain. Great vid!

[@retromusings]

Yes. I still can't get over it. Thanks for watching.

[@kenadams4264]

Wow, what a great deal!

[@retromusings]

It sure was. Still can't believe it. Thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@This-Is-Music]

Score! Really happy for you. I would have believed you even if you hadn't filmed the haul on location :)

[@retromusings]

Indeed it was. A crazy score. The whole lot for £25. I'm looking forward to listening to all the blind buys as I enjoy listening and learning about music I'm not familiar with! Thanks for watching.

[@MyQuill415]

Love Tracy Chapman's Fast Car song and her music . Unbelievable to see Hot House Flowers and China Crisis all in that find. It's great to see the actual find with your filming at the shop although I would have never doubted your score if you didn't film it. Congrats in that unintended vinyl dig! Enjoy all those records.

[@retromusings]

There was so much variety sitting on those shelves. I was very pleased to see Hot House Flowers and China Crisis. Thanks so much for stopping by and watching.

[@maxwashingtonmusic7000]

Great Rickie Lee jones album! And her album Pirates is awesome. Great Clapton albums. Fabulous artwork on many of those albums! I’ve heard of Commander Cody. I’m gonna look them up. Yeah, Elvis is great on just can’t help believing, especially the live versions. I’m enjoying this vid! 👍🏻🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@retromusings]

Yes I really like Rickie Lee Jones's style. Overall all the records were all just too good to pass up. Thanks so much for watching.

[@imogenbarnes1442]

Great picks!

[@retromusings]

Thanks for watching.

[@christianewen3227]

Hi! It’s Christian here over at The Vinyl Sanctuary. Just subbed to your channel after watching this brilliant vid and I look forward to checking out more of your work! Best wishes, Christian

[@retromusings]

Many thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@christianewen3227]

@@retromusings My pleasure - and many congratulations on picking up ‘Tracy Chapman’ for 50p! It was great to see how happy you were with your terrific find. Best wishes, Christian

[@johnw706]

You got some great ones there . The Outlaws are Southern Rock , and that brown album is a great one . So are the Linda Ronstadt , Chris Rea , China Crisis albums . Thanks for sharing !

[@retromusings]

Really excited to explore The Outlaws and Commander Cody albums as I love learning and enjoying music I am not familiar with. Many thanks for stopping by.

[@danielphillips7537]

A great haul at a great price! Congratulations.

[@retromusings]

Quite! Many thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@cpta03]

Great finds! I really enjoyed your presentation. I’m from the San Francisco Bay Area and I haven’t seen any vinyl like you found in years in thrift stores. My two unexpected finds at a thrift store are Dead Kennedys’ Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables and The Terminator soundtrack. Just found your channel. I subscribed and I am looking forward to seeing more.

[@retromusings]

Oh wow The Dead Kennedy's and The Terminator soundtrack are such amazing finds. Thanks for sharing that and for stopping by and watching. Your sub is really appreciated .

[@Carl-x8y3c]

Hi 👋 Good records. Sad Cafe had a big hit in 1979 called Every day Hurts. It charted here in New Zealand where I live on our top 40. I like the song. Very melancholy. Tracy Chapman I like, and her debut album in the 1980s sold well here. From Carl.

[@retromusings]

Many thanks for the info. I'm looking forward to listening to all the records I'm not familiar with. As ever, thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@DELTAsf7md]

Nice find!!!!!! Great vinyl haul.

[@retromusings]

Yes it was! Thanks for watching

[@altosplays]

Wow! Incredible finds!! I believe I would get the same ones as you, even the ones I don't know either. Some cover art is irresistible even if you don't know it and can surprise you when you listen. I loved the video and I missed you with new episodes. It's great to have you back here

[@retromusings]

Thank you for the warm welcome back! Yes. I'm equally excited about the "blind buys" as it's always so enjoyable to listen to music I am not familiar with and I just can't resist interesting and beautiful cover art. Thanks for watching. I need to catch up with your videos!

[@Mark.H3721]

Hi. Just discovered your channel. What a fantastic haul, and all for 50p each! I'd have been happy with just the Tracy Chapman Album! Fantastic stuff, enjoy 😃👍

[@retromusings]

Yes. It was crazy. Many thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@gunjeongayo4379]

Killer score! I first fell in love with Fast Car back in high-school ‘98. I found my OG copy on vinyl in ‘08. I remember it being under $10 for a VG copy. Crazy to think you found that for as cheap as you did! Good stuff 🙌🙌

[@retromusings]

10 to 15 years ago, you could find a decent copy for a reasonable price but her debut album is pretty hard to find in the wild or even in record shops and the prices are usually £30 for a good condition copy. Just plain lucky that day. Thanks for watching.

[@kevinj8236]

Wow. Great haul! I like many of those, too. I also don’t know some of the bands. Which of the groups you weren’t familiar with did you like most.

[@retromusings]

The Outlaws and Captain Cody were interesting finds and I enjoyed exploring their music as a newbie. Many thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@tokyorecordstyle]

Congrats 🎉 on all the great finds! Inspired to give my Tracy Chapman copy a spring now. Hello from Tokyo!

[@retromusings]

It's such a great album. Many thanks for watching!

[@tokyorecordstyle]

@@retromusings Thanks for the reply : -) I listened to it yesterday and remembered that my copy has a bad edge warp that makes the first song on both sides unplayable, as the needle jumps off the groove. A couple of 1 yen coins on the tonearm can't keep the needle in the groove. As a coincidence, I also saw another video yesterday by Dillon at Noble Records about removing warps from records. The only way I ever knew to do this was with a record pressing machine or that two-sheets-of-glass method, but I think I may try Dillons Hairdryer method, which sounds very very risky, but I'm confident I can not cook it. Wish me luck!

[@retromusings]

I tried the 2 -glass method and ruined an early pressing of an amazing Ohio Players record. Still reeling from that. Good luck with trying to sort that out.

[@VictorEnnis-n1w]

Wow. Incredible stack of records there. I have that Tracy Chapman album and it’s truly terrific as you know. I think I paid more for just that one record than all of those stack of records you got there. Feel so happy for you that you found all those. And here I have given up on used records and only buy new. Mainly because of all the noise. You have me rethinking that decision. Terrific finds. Have a great day and happy listening.

[@retromusings]

Still can't believe the whole lot cost £25. I rarely buy new records anymore due to the cost but also the quality of some of the pressings is so bad. I bought the newest Pat Metheny record last year and had to return it twice because the pressing was so awful. Thanks for watching.

[@VictorEnnis-n1w]

@@retromusings Yeah I hear you on the price of new records. It really is quite ridiculous. I am very selective with my choices now because of it. I’ve had much better luck with newer records than used but I will agree I have had 2 or 3 that I returned and exchanged for a less noisy copy. But after your awesome haul I think I will not be so quick to dismiss used records anymore as well. And once again, you got a terrific stack. It’s awesome.

[@charlesf2804]

Jewel Akens! I remember that song growing up. I think "Main Course" by The Bee Gees was a transitional LP of sorts, as they moved away from the lush ballads; the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack wasn't far off. That's quite a haul! Hope you've been hitting the gym.

[@retromusings]

oh wow. Thanks for all that info. I 'm looking forward to delving into this whole lot properly this weekend. Thanks for stopping by.

[@tumbleweed-z5l]

Amazing! That Tracy Chapman album is so awesome. I've seen it selling for more than £30 in record shops and online for a decent copy. Crazy vinyl haul and you weren't even looking. Great serendipity.

[@retromusings]

It was serendipity for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@davidellis5141]

I love Working With Fire & Steel by China Crisis. Tragedy & Mystery & Here Comes A Raincloud & Soul Awakening my favorite tracks. Walter from Steely Dan liked it so much he Produced their next album. Classy band.

[@retromusings]

I'm looking forward to listening to the China Crisis album as I had their "What Price Paradise" album in my original record collection. Love their songs "Arizona Sky" and "Secret". Had no idea there was a Steely Dan connection there! Amazing. Thanks for the info and as ever, stopping by and watching.

[@JBLClassic]

Very lucky 🍀

[@retromusings]

Indeed! Many thanks for stopping by to watch.

[@sdmm9591]

This is such a fantastic video! What a great find. That Temptations, Spinners, Candi Staton and Roberta Flack records all in the mix with some great southern rock and classic rock with Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney. I noticed the Rose Royce record is a special limited edition in yellow vinyl too! Amazing. You can't get better than that!

[@retromusings]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for stopping by and watching.

[@junesmusiccorner]

Awesome!!!

[@retromusings]

Just crazy wasn't it? Thanks for stopping by.

[@Onetakecharlie]

Congrats on the Tracy Chapman! I found one in the wild a couple of years ago for $40 and thought that was pretty good! Commander Cody is kind of a Bay Area band.

[@retromusings]

Oh wow. I had no idea Commander Cody is from the SF Bay Area. I'm looking forward to listening to all all the blind buys. It's always great to enjoy music and learn about artists normally outside my music "lane" so to speak. Thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@oldskool1979]

I own that... sounds sooo good.

[@retromusings]

Yes it's a great album. Timeless. Thanks for watching.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Isn't it absolutely thrilling to find NM records with clean jackets in the real wild ! It keeps happening for me, I have so many fine albums. Mad 4 Vinyl and I were talking about this very phenomenon of scoring amazing vinyl. Once you get dialed in .. The vinyl river happens. I shouldn't even pay retail / Discogs median anymore ! Enjoy those.. I was a little surprised that you don't remember Commander Cody from the Bay Area. Another favorite of mine would be Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks " Where's The Money" is Dan's best IMHO 😊 Isn't this a total blast ! Whoo hoo !!

[@retromusings]

Well said. I am really trying not to buy anymore but when you come across great records for crazy cheap prices, I just couldn't pass it up. It is exciting and I thank my lucky stars I just happen to choose that day to drop off donations. Thanks for watching.

[@retromusings]

P.S. I had never heard of Commander Cody and didn't realise his band if from the SF Bay Area. Cool!!!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Two songs that might not be on your 2 records.. "Everybody's Doin' It" a little jump tune about Berkeley, and another great one to stream is.. "Rock That Boogie" !

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

My good friend, Ted was the manager of Berkeley Amoeba in the late 1980's ! I heard you mention Mel's in Berkeley.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Your lucky stars were with you on this one ! Those records would have been gone gone gone by the end of the day ! Congratulations 🎵

[@richardriley4415]

Wow, nice haul. There's nothing like the excitement of finding a treasure trove.

[@retromusings]

I'm looking forward to listening to the blind buys as it's always exciting to enjoy and learn about music outside my usual "lane".

[@chopayrussell9660]

An album I'd never expected to find; Lynyrd Skynyrd , "Second Helping" on the original Sounds of the South label.

[@retromusings]

Wow. That's really crazy. Lynyrd Skynrd is such an amazing band!! So sad that tragedy struck them at the peak of their game in the late 1970s. Thanks for stopping by.

[@tomandjerryadventures]

My goodness. What a crazy vinyl haul in the wild. I would love to have a proper OG copy of Tracy Chapman's debut album. They are pretty hard to find on mint condition without paying an arm and a leg for it. Nice to see Carole Bayer Sager get a mention. She used to be married to Burt Bacharach too. That James Taylor is fantastic. What a gold mine you have there.

[@retromusings]

Wow. Thanks for the info. I am a fan of Burt Bacharach's music too. Great to know. Thanks for stopping by.

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

You have found the mother lode of vinyl music for a remarkable price. Youll love the linda Ronstadt album. Its my favorite. The Tracy Chapman album is a steal as well as the Riki Lee Jones akbum. The George Benson album is wonderful. I just played it this evening. Loved the video.

[@retromusings]

Looking forward to listening to the Ronstadt album as I don't have any of her records. She was so big in the 70s and 80s. Equally excited about all the blind buys and George Benson really is the business! Still can't believe what I found in the wild by accident! Thanks for stopping by and watching. Take care.

[@vmax2024]

Stumbling across that debut Tracy Chapman vinyl is extraordinary! All the other records are winners too. Great mix of genres there. Thanks for sharing the moment.

[@retromusings]

Yes. It was just crazy. I had to pinch myself when I saw it and try to keep calm while I was still browsing the albums on that shelf. Thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@djvinylvertigo]

Tracey Chapman!!! That is amazing!!!!!! There's some great records there!!!!

[@retromusings]

I still can't believe it. I feel like there must be a record fairy godmother who sprinkled fairy dust over me that day when that Chapman album was found in the wild. Looking forward to listening to all the blind buys too as I love learning and enjoying other music genres I am not familiar with. Many thanks for watching.

[@MortenAastad]

Some great great finds! Wow. London Town, a lovely Chris Rea, Simply Red my favorites China Crisis, Stevie Winwood, Band on the Run and Tracey’s debut?!? Score! Congrats, I can understand the enhusiasm! 😊

[@retromusings]

I'm really excited about listening to the albums I'm not familiar with so blind buys are also fun to pick up. I still can't believe these records were all 50p each! Thanks for stopping by.

[@MortenAastad]

@@retromusings You’re welcome! 😊 Btw, in my video today I show a very odd China Crisis CD! Cheers from Morten

[@stevealbers8839]

Jethro Tull, Songs from the Woods is currently listed on marketplace for $100.00

[@retromusings]

Extraordinary. Thank you for sharing that and for watching.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I bought that Chapman album when it came out. It use to be found super cheap everywhere but now it has jumped way up in price. That was a lot of vinyl you bought!

[@retromusings]

Yes. The price has gone a bit crazy for the debut album if you could find a good copy. There were a lot of blind buys in that lot so I am just as excited to explore those. Just very lucky to have chosen that day to drop off donations and come across this find. Thanks for watching.

[@billdickey9134]

Yes, it is satisfying to get some good music finds in a resale shop. My best day was an 80's collection including Bowie, U2, Talking Heads, Blondie and some others.......

[@retromusings]

Wow. That 80s find sounds amazing. That's my favourite era. Many thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@trevinalger]

Can someone tell me what P is? My guess was that it was a shortening of £, I’m just not familiar and I wanted to make sure I understood the currency.

[@retromusings]

50 pence is British currency. It's equivalent to roughly 65 US cents. Thanks for stopping by.

[@trevinalger]

@@retromusings thank you! That really is an insane deal, great find!!

[@williamcalvert4106]

Such a great bunch of records and so cheap. I would have grabbed them all as well. Chris Rea is awesome. The Outlaws were very popular in the 70s...southern rock feel. Great haul and nice video. Mitsool!!!

[@retromusings]

Great to know there are Chris Rea fans out there and I'm looking forward to listening to The Outlaws. Thanks so much for stopping by and watching. Much appreciated.

[@jamesnash7262]

…what a great haul ! Congrats on finding the Chapman album ! meant to say, JD Souther is an 80s LA songwriter known for keeping friends with The Eagles, Linda Ronstandt, The Souther, Hillman, Furay Band…some excellent songs with attractive voice…

[@retromusings]

Oh wow. Thanks for all the information. Really interesting to know the connection. Still can't believe all those 52 records cost a total of £25. Thanks for watching.

[@nicksvinylbutty5488]

WOW 😲😲😲 you are certainly the cat that got the cream RM,well done,great finds 👍👍👍 Songs from the wood is the only Jethro Tull album I've heard from beginning to end,an enjoyable listen. I don't personally own any of their albums but I've heard plenty of their songs,as my mother's husband was a big fan of theirs. I suppose I consider them a bit of a guilty pleasure ??? 50p for a copy of Dexys Searching for the young soul rebels,my fave album by them. There there my dear is the stand out song on that album for me. Roachford had a bit of a hit with a song called Cuddly Toy,that's all I can tell you about him. Well done again RM on all those fantastic pickups,especially the Tracy Chapman album 👍👍👍

[@retromusings]

It's crazy. The whole lot for £25. There must be a record fairy godmother who sprinkled fairy dust over me that day! haha. I'm really looking forward to listening to the Jethro Tull album and all the other blind buys as it's always exciting to enjoy and learn about music outside your usual "lane". Shocked to see the 1973 Temptations album "1990". So far I have never seen that record in record shops or charity shops until now. As a Norman Whitfield fan, that is crazy to find it in the wild for 50p! Thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@artyfhartie2269]

I would not be surprised if Tracy Chapman was influenced by the wonderful Joan Armatrading. And I mean that in a good way.

[@TheJoyofVinylRecords]

I have no doubt you are right!

[@retromusings]

Yes. I wouldn't be surprised either. Thanks for stopping by.

[@mrg1911]

Brewer and Shipley became famous for One Toke over the Line, and Commander Cody for Hot Rod Lincoln. But The Outlaws were a Gih-Tahr Army with Hughie Thomason, Henry Paul, and Billy Jones…..saw them many times. Listen to There Goes Another Love Song, It Follows From Your Heart, then the epic Green Grass and High Tides! I really show my age in your videos! 😂 Thanks, be well…

[@retromusings]

Great information. Thanks for passing it along. I'm just as excited about the blind buys as I really enjoy learning about music I'm not familiar with. Never mind our age...music is timeless right? Take care.