Finding rare records in thrift stores antique malls and at garage sales

I went driving around small rural towns looking for rare 45s and 78s. Mostly 50s and 60s rockabilly, soul, northern soul and anything else that looks interesting. Stopping at thrift stores, garage sales, estate sales, antique stores and antique malls I look through every 45 and 78 record I can find to see if there's anything worth buying.
I also look at guitars, amplifiers, and other musical instruments, sometimes comic books and other Americana items that have an interesting past.
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[@cracksally3320]

This video is an accurate representation of my entire childhood. My dad used to drive us kids around to flea markets, antique stores, and garage sales looking for rare records. Needless to say, he passed away many years ago and he was buried with his favorite records. Including 3 mint condition Elvis Sun on 45.

[@IBuyOldRecords]

I weep for you.

[@iansmith8263]

Smart move to not let our host know either the name of the cemetary or the name on the grave.

[@ebeing2955]

@@iansmith8263 Mack is not that kinda guy.

[@culturefan]

Fun seeing some of those small rural towns. You really work hard at the crate digging.

[@adamclassic3149]

Great!! It's like being there! Thanks!

[@TheJMHound]

I forgot what hard work record hunting is. It's been ages since I hit the road, my knees hurt just watching you.

[@IBuyOldRecords]

Keep on broadcasting, Hound!

[@oliverw3646]

you have fascinating adventures

[@vinylrichie007]

“You buried a penny with a little of your hair” made me laugh. I told a story a few videos back about my ex burying my underwear.

[@IBuyOldRecords]

The record gods respond!

[@oldradiosnphonographs]

I've been buying old records and record players since 2008 and don't plan on stopping! Good channel!

[@IBuyOldRecords]

Gracias!

[@amaninthestreet8002]

Thanks for the ride 😁👍

[@brandonscott4904]

Your commentary is amazing!

[@IBuyOldRecords]

Mucho thanks!!

[@friendlysky7674]

I do have a sugar blues Clyde McCoy 78RPM vogue picture record! And lots lots more!!! I live in Texas too!!!! (East texas😂)

[@davidsawyer988]

Prewar Gospel ROCKS!

[@IBuyOldRecords]

Elder Curry's Memphis Flu...1930 or so...

[@kitmellisymanualidades7717]

Good

[@ijuggle42]

Damn if that don't look like Renninger's in Mount Dora Florida...

[@Axlbelhumildeoficial]

Good Video

[@gerrymirczuk7410]

The NF PORTER 45 KEEP ON KEEPING ON you found is a big northern soul record here in the UK. Massive dance floor filler. Got it in my collection . Bought it in July 1978. Did you manage to sell it to a UK buyer ? 👍

[@IBuyOldRecords]

Haven't sold it yet, but sure will

[@Dave50plus]

@@IBuyOldRecords is a First Issue you can tell by which side the Record Number is on

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Is there a book like a coin book that tells you what rare records are worth. I don't know a rare record (worth lots of $$$) from a non-rare record . Btw, sleep deprivation is not a good thing health wise. ;)

[@trevorbetty939]

Check out the Discogs app. You can catalog your ollection and search records by barcode or number. It also shows the value depending on condition.

[@wilmerfernandoochoa1741]

i do not speak english but si very very good your like

[@davidsawyer988]

Thirty dollars? 💵 What a deal man.

[@oldradiosnphonographs]

If I were to find a Memphis Jug Band heck, any record in that tote people from miles around would hear me yelling “HOLY SHIT!” Do you ever find records so awesome that happens to you?

[@IBuyOldRecords]

I have the best poker face on earth. Even while fouling myself in excitement, my face remains stone.

[@williamstana6482]

Do you still have any of the prewar scroll victors? I would buy some of the hillbilly and gospel records.

[@ronalddixon4601]

I love you

[@noxiousnoize7170]

20+ year record buyer here. my girlfriend & i just found your channel and she's a texan, so howdy! now i'm curious, when you mentioned buying old rape recorders, are you referring to standard cassette tape recorders (like were in most classrooms & libraries in the early 80s)? is there good resale value in them? if not, what do you use them for?

[@IBuyOldRecords]

The reel to reel recorders, just bought another last week. I much prefer the fidelity. I do have a 4 track cassette I've recorded a number of my own records on

[@gminusmark]

That was my yesterday also!

[@IBuyOldRecords]

You stay on your end of the continent.

[@aVinylDaniel]

Mack, could you do a 33/45 microgroove lathe cutting thing? (we send an mp3 you cut it and send it back) for $?

[@IBuyOldRecords]

I can cut at 45, but the fidelity suffers mightily, BUT I am working on it. On a proper acetate I think it might work, will try that today.

[@EdKazO-Vision]

Ah the legendary pilot episode! The journey begins...

[@rascal211]

You have to factor in all the gas you spend with all the driving.