Grail Records From The Shop and recent Collections + Purchases I'm Taking Home This Week

[@Warbler97]

This format is quickly becoming my favorite videos from you. It's nice when people share things that excite them.

[@awrogers3013]

Wow. Living the dream….

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Beautiful jazz records Mike, musings of miles wow! Very nice that one is hard to get clean. Happy holidays ✊🏼

[@onsenkuma1979]

Mike...The Talking Heads 'Speaking in Tongues' you have is not a picture disc. It's pressed on clear vinyl. This was a limited edition (1983) with the cover designed by artist Robert Rauschenberg. Unsealed, it opens to reveal the art on acetate transparencies that rotate around the same centre spindle that holds the LP in place (sort of like the picture wheel contained in the Led Zeppelin III cover). The plastic covers on this edition tended to become yellow and brittle over time, especially if exposed to sunlight. It's not easy to find a great copy, but they're out there...

[@ricefieldrecords]

Agreed on Odessa. Never ever is the jacket in that food a condition. That is an amazing piece of intact history in your hands. Amazing find.

[@s.t.e.r.e.o.]

Thanks Mike. Definitely a rad day when the InGroove Mike posts.

[@JimMorrisonslizard]

Bob Bradley is going to be salivating over those jazz albums.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Facts!

[@davethepickupartist7161]

I’ve had to vacuum my cover of Odessa every month.

[@jamesallan4901]

Great video Mike. Your content is very informative and super-interesting. The hard work, time and energy you put into seeking out these incredible records from private collectors is astonishing. I've certainly been guilty in the past of expecting nice records to be handed to me on a plate via auction sites and record shops, often without ever needing to leave my house, so it's fabulous to see someone like you prepared to put in some hard work to build a stellar collection. Of course, all of the records in your private collection (and mine for that matter!) will make their way back into circulation at some point in the future. In this regard, it's reassuring to know that they have been carefully looked after for future generations to enjoy. Keep up the good work and thanks for showing us your finds and sharing your knowledge!

[@thomascaselli6139]

IMO Odessa is one of the greatest pop albums of the sixties. For the ultimate listening experience hunt down a 1st UK pressing. It was released in Stereo and Mono in the UK.

[@JazzBums]

Nice Musings of Miles! It's a quartet, so only Miles with a rhythm section, no sax or vibes, and he sounds fantastic on it. Really nice one! -- Mike

[@Daddo1]

Micheal's in red... trouble ahead? " I dont have this ... well I have it but not without ringwear" - you are the best man!

[@BillyHurst]

Dang Mike, I wish I had known you were looking for a nice copy of Link Wray & the Wraymen. I had (May still have) a 1963 US Mono first pressing that was in high end VG+ condition. Not as nice as what you ended up getting, but I would have gladly sent it your was for trade. Glad you were able to score that beautiful promo.

[@shakinghell1318]

Love this kind of video but always leave a little jealous 😂

[@davidmorgan7590]

Love these vids Mike keep ‘em coming 👍

[@BattManion1979]

stop hogging the VU records

[@freightdawg6762]

Love these videos Mike

[@mercuryscat2703]

I myself am a big fan of 70s Elvis. I think his live performances in 71 are the pinnacle of the 70s stuff. Sadly nothing officially recorded but his January 71 Vegas shows are just knock out. I’m sure you are familiar with the official collectors label ; Follow that dream ? Some of those go for serious money and I never see them in used vinyl stores in the U.K. .

[@MelindaMurphy]

The Darrell Dragon story was fascinating. Who knew he had his own record. I just recently found a Swan Lake record that had Andy Warhol drawings (prints) from '55 in it that is pretty cool. Will you have the AP Billie Holiday "Lady In Satin" up for pre-order? Thanks for showing us your amazing finds.

[@patrickj.sobkowski2341]

Just watched your video on Sgt. Pepper from ~5 years ago. Love your stuff, man. You got a new subscriber.

[@djjoeykmusic]

Great Video Michael! I love ELVIS Too! TCB

[@gregyoungman]

The velvet underground. That’s a good album right there

[@DrJamesSamuelSmith]

That velvet underground!

[@dereckvon]

Great keepers.

[@krwd]

the record holder for the picture disk is identical to the Franklin Mint Classical series set that is highly valued super nice records you got there

[@michaeltedder5130]

Hey Mike, would you ever do a video on the early original LP pressings of the Sun records catalog? Recently picked up one and just wanting to educate myself more about the label

[@zacksjazz9172]

odessa is a amazing LP you should not be ashamed

[@markh.9822]

I got my Beach House - Depression Cherry velvet cover in a resealable outersleeve with the record on the outside pocket. I hope it looks like that Odessa in 50 years

[@lucalone]

I am still waiting for a new pressing of Velvet Unground and Nico on vinyl in MONO. It's hard to believe but as far as I know that album was never re-issued in mono on vinyl !!

[@Henryduckfan63]

Nice to know you’re one of the people making it hard for actual fans to find originals of VU&Nico. Really have no respect for that kind of thing.

[@TheInGroove]

My stack of fifty is not exactly cornering the market.

[@catherine6653]

Amazing records Mike! I am a Talking Heads fan too. I have a regular copy of Speaking In Tongues. Cool to see the picture disc😊

[@Daddo1]

its a Rauschenberg - will be worth something some day hahahah

[@tonyc6353]

That Jimmy smith record is a monster, you should give it a review

[@izaiahclah5502]

Mam those outer sleeves are amazing looking! Are these the Japanese ones you sell in the store?

[@montyperkins3590]

Would be really cool if you’d do some equipment reviews and share your opinion or recommendations for different budgets. Always enjoy your vids, keep up the great work.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

There are hundreds of KZbinrs that review audio gear. You don't need to wait for this guy

[@montyperkins3590]

@@crazyprayingmantis5596 Yes there are and I watch some however, in addition to records Mike sells gear in his store and I value/trust his opinion.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

@@montyperkins3590 Pair an Sl1200 mk7 with Q Acoustics M20s and 2 Rsl-speedwoofer-10s and be done with it.

[@bubbles34343434]

The talking heads disk is clear with two plastic overlays

[@rufus_the_cat]

Good stuff

[@cmealha]

Odessa is an amazing album.

[@R3TR0R4V3]

I have a sealed Speaking In Tongues just like that too. I think it's clear vinyl though, not a picture disk. Only paid $70 on Discogs back in 2019 or so. Hopefully it's not warped. 😬

[@carjo512]

Amazing records Mike! I don't know if have ever heard Nina Hagen doing Move over the Janis Joplin song very cool version or some of big band music is killer,

[@hurkamur1]

I was happy for you, and downright excited about these incredible finds until you said you were hoarding the VU and nico. There's a few other people doing this, the worst being a guy named Mark Stalof. I get it, it's iconic, a worthy obsession, but hoarding copies, is just downright scummy. Cornering a market because you think it's undervalued, is just gross. In the 90s and early 2ks one could get a clean copy for around $100. It's not as rare as it's made out to be, but when clowns hoard 800 copies it becomes "rare". Spread the joy man wtf.

[@bigsweetc6]

Doesn’t surprise me. Of course he has 50 copies collecting dust no one else can listen to. The guy is a cover collector! He also claims he “loves” Joy Division and happens upon a copy of one of their more desired records, sealed no less, and does he excitedly crack it and play it? Of course not! Far be it from me to tell someone else what to do but the reason why record collecting becomes more nauseating year after year is when it becomes less about music and more about some sort of stocks and bonds bullshit speculating.

[@hurkamur1]

@@ronmadigan1911 "Original Warhols" are not rare, that was the entire point. I don't even think any of the sleeves or the bananas were printed at the factory. It's the same thing as hoarding OG copies of sticky fingers, except it's one of the top few albums of the 60s. Any serious record collector should have a chance to own an original. There are plenty to go around, unless the misers hoard them.

[@hurkamur1]

@@bigsweetc6 The guy earned his success, and he's obviously a music lover. I get wanting to keep OG pressings sealed in certain instances, I also understand getting obsessive over pressing variations of your favorite records, but when it comes down to just hoarding them over speculation, it's just deplorable imo. Especially for a person who is fostering the hobby. Spread the love around, these things are meant to be played and cherished, not hoarded.

[@rupertpupkin5265]

He’s a bald old dude with no sexy drive what do you expect him to do but hoard things

[@londonrecordlover965]

I have to say I agree. It comes across as a bit arrogant to say that you know better than the market what something is worth and as a result you are going to hoard all the first pressings of VU & Nico. So many collectors would love to have the chance to buy a copy. Sad really.

[@crlomgnozen]

Please make the LP review and comparison versions for Daft punk - RAM ✌🏼

[@analoguecity3454]

When I heard you say the "talking heads speaking in tounges" I got excited! Then you said "picture disc" , and I was like, "oh."🙄

[@NYUMusicGuru]

Please reissue that Dragon record!

[@therevrockinrollin]

My dude - I need that VU lol

[@VinilosyTinta]

Hey Mike! Which outer sleeve are on these records? The 40 or 50 micron japanese? Tks

[@TheInGroove]

50

[@krwd]

was odessa part of a two volume that the Bee Gees did? i see on discogs a blue cover volume 2 and the burgundy copy like yours

[@BattManion1979]

my grail would be that no one says "grail' anymore

[@Almarigold]

Hope everything alright with you

[@jazzontheautobahn5631]

Hi Mike, may I ask your Discogs handle? Would love to explore the collection.

[@alanabentrod3963]

When’s the next auction?

[@fortyAVFC]

I believe it’s “clavichord.” The clavicle is a bone. Though maybe you were referring to Swordfishtrombones! 😂

[@TheInGroove]

It’s a funky album. He might be playing his clavicle.

[@therealjeff8086]

@@TheInGroove It's a clavinet.

[@murilohumbertocmcb]

will you ever return doing the best sound comparission series? :(

[@analoguecity3454]

I'm an "80s metal " guy, and I love the "Bee Gees" okay! I listen to what I want, never cared about others opinions! Their not the ones thats listening to it, and they don't have to! Besides, the way society's going, their opinions don't hold much weight for me anyways!

[@Protometal66]

Hearing the term " guilty pleasure" or hearing that someone might laugh at another's taste in music just makes me cringe. Everyone is different so should everyone's taste as well, or it should be. Too many apparently worry what others think. Life is too short for that.

[@deltamelton8943]

Youre absolutely right about Odessa! My wife and I have upgraded that album a number of times but now have a very nice copy!

[@marksironi3324]

I'm thinking "He probably won't show anything I would really want in my collection". First Record: Link Wray & His Raymen. Never mind.

[@usquebaugh1]

3rd...bronze medal

[@tim_brooks]

but, yeah.

[@wallyallgood]

kind of annoying that one person has a stack of 50 of the same record that 49 other people would love to enjoy. people like this are part of the reason many records are so hard to find and very expensive.

[@BlueSky...]

I agree.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

The day people started hoarding music speculating that the price will rise one day to outrageous levels is the day the music DIED. This "hobby" has become nothing but a cash grab, it's not about the music anymore it's about how much money you can suck out of the vinyl bubble while it's still a fad. Just remember not that long ago record stores were on the brink of extinction, now I feel they're getting greedy, it will be their downfall mark my words

[@richardsappington1658]

Did you get enough for everyone in class to share???!!! Awesome finds! 🎉

[@robertroe3483]

first

[@mpmcruz]

Why you don’t like Tom Waits? Very strange…

[@TheInGroove]

Don’t care for the sound of his voice.

[@Daddo1]

@@TheInGroove his voice is so amazing ... you don't like Satchmo or Dylan either?

[@TheInGroove]

@@Daddo1 Oddly enough I like both of these voices. Never could figure that out myself.

[@Daddo1]

@The Sixth Beatle What do you mean? Like it’s computer generated or something?

[@Daddo1]

@The Sixth Beatle I know what schtick is…. What does that have to do with Tom Waits’ voice? I still don’t get your point.

[@mcintoshkid]

FAKE