I Dig Through 100,000 Records! the Voice of America Radio Record Collection

[@noblerecords]

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[@R3TR0R4V3]

Do you sell on Discogs or ebay too?

[@TommyBurton75]

This is a collector's dream. I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Thanks for taking us along.

[@mondoenterprises6710]

You participated in a historic opportunity. That is the holy grail for our time. The VOA record collection. Jaw dropping to floor. VOA was and still is govt radio broadcast used to promote American Democracy across the globe. My dad used to work for them for awhile after the war.

[@noblerecords]

Oh that’s cool!

[@roygoad2870]

Voice of America was the only international American radio station for many years, broadcasting on short wave radio. It was an important source of news to millions of people around the world over many years. Editorial content was controlled by the U.S. government

[@Seattlegal2]

My dad used to listen to it in the early 80s when we lived in Hong Kong. I was very young but remember listening to it with him.

[@tdxownyou]

@@Seattlegal2 My dad learned English from VOA. Back in the late 80s, the CCP wasn't too worried about foreign broadcast so my Dad would constantly tune into VOA because he was in the process to pass his TOEFL test. Needless to say, Voice of America did help a lot of people brush up on their English skills and learn about American culture.

[@vinylized9089]

I live 5 minutes from where you were digging through these records. Its so cool to know such amazing history was stored not far from me.

[@jeffgentile1259]

You and th 10-Minute Record Review guy would make for a great cross-over team! Hoping to witness it!!! Glad they got you into this collection! Hope it all works out splendidly for all parties!

[@noblerecords]

Thanks!

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

@@noblerecords let’s make it happen!

[@FaultySporkMa]

I love that you’re putting a VOA hype sticker on all the records. I’d love to own a piece of that collection.

[@KevKavanagh]

It says "we care" as well as being good business.

[@minimumriffage7520]

Raw Power promo! Looks unplayed. What an opportunity Dillon, can't wait for the Whatnot sales.

[@Compliment_Thief]

Did you see the number stuck on the front? That outer is ruined fo sho (that’s rap gang slang for for sure)!

[@xdef1ne]

@@Compliment_Thiefit’s not ruined, that’s apart of history.

[@Compliment_Thief]

@@xdef1ne apart* a part

[@xdef1ne]

@ ok?

[@the-record-lab]

The Ten Minute Record Reviews channel has been working on the jazz part of this collection. His videos are really good.

[@noblerecords]

Yes, he did a great job!

[@the-record-lab]

@@noblerecordsWhat a joy to see you in digger heaven - couldn’t happen to a better dude.

[@hannahcostanzo7488]

I just went to Noble Records for the first time last weekend and got to this video from the QR code on the sticker you added. I got a copy of Results, Liza Minnelli's record she made with the Pet Shop Boys in 1989. Thanks for the great find!

[@louismartinez7387]

Hey Dillon your generosity and love for all the VC shines through in all that you do in sharing the fruits of your labor with us...if it were not for your profound dedication in finding, sharing and introducing many of us to these musical gems past and present, we would all be the poorer for sure...a heartfelt ❤ thanks on behalf of all of us!!!

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

That Raw Power IS worth the trip.

[@noblerecords]

🔥🔥🔥

[@RythymBeast]

This is epic, dude! Must have been awesome to be able to look through all that!

[@noblerecords]

It was a blast!

[@denesisdelcorockschool3074]

I'm glad these records ended up in a good place. Many people in the community were concerned about the acquisition of the collection. The guy that bought has less than zero knowledge of records. I'm glad he decided to not hoard it or piece it out to scavengers and unscrupulous dealers. I'm so glad you got a good chunk of this collection. Well deserved.

[@chadkassem5881]

Great score for a great record store owner! Glad you are the person to buy some of this great collection. What a story! You must have needed a massage ! Especially your poor fingers!

[@elliotwalton6159]

The CBC Radio Canada dumped their entire vinyl collection just before covid. It was a massive treasure trove of vintage and NM records going back decades. I came across a very small portion of it in one record store in Toronto and scored some NM albums by Jacques Brel (good for me, at least). I can only imagine what their jazz and classical selections must have been like.

[@shepmathe]

WOW!!! What an opportunity. Lucky you. I'm envious. Did you get those Tin Machine records? Like you said, that Iggy Pop promo was worth the trip. You skipped some good ones but so many boxes to go through. Score!

[@vinylterry]

This is insane. After that collector bought the auction, I watched another video on this a few months ago. As soon as I saw those markings on the records you posted on Instagram, I knew exactly what you got into. Crazy.

[@GregCooper-be1ty]

Fascinating. As a lifelong Cincinnatian, I passed by VOA pretty much everyday. The antenna arrays were unbelievable. Being an old guy, thinking back, it looked like something from a sci-fi novel LOL. Did you visit have time to visit the museum? Was the owner private individual or another record store? I would’ve loved to have a few hours to pick thru. Great video and congrats

[@carjo512]

I remember when this guy was showing this collection on you tube before cause he had some other partner's one was from Canada . Wow what at thrill to go through and watch.

[@Bootradr]

I listened to the VOA for many years on HF radio. Interesting that you got to go through the records and buy from them. They still have some remote transmitters in parts of the world where they broadcast to places they want to influence (like into North Korea). Once in a blue moon I'll hear them. VOA used to be all over the frequency spectrum on HF, or high frequency, radio. It's really interesting seeing all these records and knowing that the US government, the source of the VOA, bought them or at least got them. And now they're getting a new life. And also I find it interesting they had all these and they didn't really play much music on VOA. Like you mentioned, it was station that really was news and similar types of programming with some music at times. I found it interesting they got all of these records when they're we're not even a radio station that was there to play music like regular AM/FM stations haha. I would have never thought VOA would have that kind of inventory or product. Very cool! Brian in Fort Worth 🎶

[@noblerecords]

Yes! They are still in operation!

[@pabelkabel8865]

VoA was my Hope in the 80ties , when Solidarnosc in Poland was in Underground.

[@garymoen930]

Another amazing story amd video. Well done Dillon 🤘

[@noblerecords]

🙏🙏🙏

[@skozra]

Great video and what an incredible collection! Savatage "Hall of the Mountain King" and Sanctuary "Refuge Denied" LPs both classics. Still have my copies here which I bought back in 87.

[@RockNRod.]

Well done Dylan. This collection couldnt be in better hands.

[@angaudlinn]

Congratulations! I'm reminded of the late 90's when everyone cleared out their collections. One day in Copenhagen I ran across a huge parts of the national danish radio record vault that was sold of for fixed and low prices. I picked so many goodies that I hardly could carry it back to the boat back to Sweden (this was pre-bridge-era). Many of these were unplayed spare copies from now defunct independent danish labels (like Irmgardz) and UK labels (like Survival). OMG, both fingers and brain hurt after all those digging hours. :D

[@grayhalf1854]

Get any Gangway? Great band!

[@ganjjabarsmedium2347]

What an amazing historical experience! Getting to dig through Voice of Americas record collection is an honor . So many good records 🤘🤘

That is so cool. You had me at "Five MONO copies of Bookends"! Not to mention what looked like a MONO Sweetheart of the Rodeo, which is even more scarce. Every collector's dream.

[@noblerecords]

🙏🙏

[@jimmygillard]

You lucky boy. An insane collection to dig through!

[@ConstableHandsy]

Cabaret Voltaire’s second wonderful album is called The Voice Of America. A terrifying piece of work, especially when cranked up.

[@timhollis3390]

Same thing went through my mind when I heard that.I wonder if I still have my copy in my storage locker

[@KevKavanagh]

Not sure about terrifying, I think that's being kind, but I too have one, bought back then & shelved since. Have just had another little listen and decided there's too much else to give time to.

[@OGeniusTheFirst]

Dillon, this is a mega achievement, both for your business and you personally I am sure: congrats sir! I personally would LOVE to learn more about the VOA radio schedule where these records (presumably by the labels sendint them) were being showcased, particularly which DJ’s spun which genres! Take care.

[@JWD1992]

My KZbin channel subscriptions are merging! I know about Voice Of America from The Report Of The Week/Reviewbrah. However, my disappointment is NOT immeasurable and my day is NOT ruined, because this collection is stunning. Thank you for allowing us to live vicariously through you. The way you preserve the stories behind these collections with the stickers is just one of the coolest things I have ever seen in the vinyl market. Digging through this would be the most fun I could realistically ever expect to have, haha. The photos of clumps of white-label promos are mind-blowing. Also: Greatest mid-video promotion ever. Something I finally care about!

[@shanocles]

Great vid ! Jealous 😊 and 3x Gentle Giant debut whoah❤❤❤ my pulse got up like I was right there!

[@glenninsouthtexas2514]

Freaking epic Dillon! I became aware of this collection being sold a couple of months ago by watching another channel… a Canadian gentleman. Anyway, what a dream to be able to dig into that archive! Wow man… Couldn't happen to a nicer or more deserving Record guy than you. Glad I'll be able to bid on some stuff coming up… Got to get my Whatnot In order!

[@martinkdoorstoperception.1913]

Awesome stuff i could smell the vinyl, vinyl collectors get my meaning its that feeling you get..in that smell.

[@noblerecords]

🤣

[@seekingathread]

wow my friend, simply amazing. i've dug through some massive collections but nothing like that. Never ever seen the wlp of Folsom Prison, crazy. I can only imagine what else is in there. That Raw Power looked minty AF. congrats!

[@ethanbennett4876]

Every time I see one of these videos I'm like "how can he possibly find a better collection than this?" and you always do! Absolute insanity. Keep it up Dillon!

[@AngeloKellyOfficial]

Amazing! Congrats 👏

[@noblerecords]

🙏🙏🙏

[@tyburham5430]

Dude! Testament, Overkill, and Sanctuary. Sold.

[@ChurrosDeArándanosAzul]

This collection is so awesome! I’m mesmerized just watching this video! (Awesome background music btw)

[@noblerecords]

Thanks!

[@bmboldt]

We had someone locally who died a couple years ago with a huge collection. They were basically stored in two houses. The person who bought the houses also got the albums but didn't know much about them. I was told it was about 500,000 albums. They were blowing out albums for a couple months. I didn't get there until late in the process when they were down to $1 each. Got a few decent things but the good stuff was long gone.

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

You learn something new everyday. Never knew we had an official state run radio station.

[@RobertsOnMyTurntable]

How fortunate you are to come across a fantastic collection like that Congratulations

[@neilmckenzie6130]

Hi Dylan, I like your M.O. I feel the passion you exude when saying, "I'll make sure these records go to the right people" the way you look when you speak those words, says to me that you don't mean the person with the deepest pockets. Been watching for a while now. You're doing good work, Keep on keeping on!!

[@noblerecords]

Thanks man! That means a lot! I try!

[@GravelGodsBeEverInYourFavor]

Such a fantastic history lesson, and the collection couldn’t be in better hands. I hope to snag at least one of the records on a Whatnot session!

[@TheVinylVoyage-ud3uf]

Wow! That collection was incredible… just stacked with gems. Your excitement levels must have been going through the roof when you first saw those boxes. Mind blowing! One question Dillon, will you be going back to the guy for round 2 or have you bought all the stuff you wanted?

[@retromusings]

Wow. VoA's collection. Incredible. Thanks for taking us along and sharing this epic story and the history.

[@henrys3629]

They even had VOA postage stamps back when they were 5c. I really enjoy finding radio station used records including records of PSAs and commercials. People pass those off as junk. Do these come with a premium for being part of this collection?

[@Americanasam1994]

Man I'm drooling over this stuff. I know that was exhausting but man what a day!

[@tituschalk]

There were moments this looked like the end of Raiders of the Lost Arc. Absolutely incredible!

[@ralphwinter6421]

Nice one NR, wonderful vid...

[@noblerecords]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@ralphbolton4865]

Congratulations on this awesome score, Dillon! Thanks for sharing!

[@noblerecords]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@Rich.Mussman]

Great video Dillon. Congrats on a great score!!! 👍

[@cyhermann7147]

So cool your repressing gems from the underground! Hopefully shipping to me in New Zealand isn’t to crazy

[@liamfinn7339]

Totally awesome Brother , would love to dig through that lot . Incredible vid nice one

[@petemallory1279]

Wow, what a great collection. I love your system to break them down. Question looks like most of the albums had some type of inventory written in magic marker do you recommend removing or leaving?

[@noblerecords]

I’m gonna let the buyer do whatever they want with it. Some are obviously not removable but a lot of the tape is, I think it’s kinda cool to leave since it’s from such a significant collection

[@clonesteak]

This is a greater find than the B-52’s box set! Amazing find and truly happy for you Dillon.

[@travisw6378]

wow man just wow, congrats dude! what a fun video thanks for sharing!

[@troutfitter547]

My father worked on-air at VOA in 1943-1945 I'm glad to see these treasures are in good hands!

[@douglasweston126]

WOW - that is amazing to say the least. You mentioned that a lot of the records had labels or writing on the covers, I certainly saw a lot of that on the video's - will you be able to remove that before selling, and does it devalue the record - or doesnt it matter? Amazing !! Cheers Doug (from Down Under)

[@danpetitpas]

The markings prove their provenance.

[@davidpilotto6640]

Congrats on this! So good

[@noblerecords]

🙏🙏🙏

[@dimebagdave77]

Wow Duder.. save some for the fishes😂😂 kidding brother, knock em dead.. many thanks as always Dillon

[@noblerecords]

Thanks man!

[@Vinylfromtheunderground]

Do the stickers on every sleeve come off easily without ripping the sleeve or are those the type of stickers that will rip the sleeve?

[@tendraftsdeep]

Just tell me the $10 boxes are back and I'll see week after Thanksgiving friend! Congrats on that haul, I haven't even watched it yet

[@roxaneandphilipgrim5980]

Keep it up!Love your show! thanks!

[@michaelfallon3105]

Hello Dillon, Great video. Insane an understatement. Did you know or consider bidding? My wife is lucky I did not know about that auction.....

[@noblerecords]

Yeah I didn’t know about it unfortunately! I would have bid!

[@vincentbernard7504]

Dillon you are really a great professional guy ! Your video is playing 1st League (information , emotion, …). Tx for that from France !

[@noblerecords]

Thanks so much! I tried to represent the collection well!

[@mikemarth1009]

Dillon! Bro you died and went to record heaven! Holy shit! Good for you buddy! You deserve it !

[@Compliment_Thief]

How do you know he deserves it? Maybe he’s up to some really heinous shizznay off cam. I’m not saying he is but do you know for sure he isn’t? I’m just sayin lil buddy….

[@jimmccloskey4254]

Ten Minute Record Riews has several episodes on this subject - super cool.

[@noblerecords]

Yes! He did a great job!

[@Xyronium]

That is so cool. My family used to listen Voice of America back in the communist Czechoslovakia in their basement because it was illegal. Often times it was the only to find out what's going on in the world.

[@VinylPiper]

wow.. i want that one.. and that one.. and the wlp mono.. and that other one..

[@AudioStopdisquaire]

Wow !!! Dream of all record shop owner !! Great find man !!!

[@noblerecords]

Thanks!

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

Damn son you got battle scars 😂 that's devotion to vinyl there!

[@mattshergold3836]

This is an awesome video!!

[@MatijaTurk4]

Awesome video, a vinyl collectors dream. Great job. What songs are playing in the background.. name of the band..? Thanks for info.

[@agomodern]

Jaw dropping!! What a coincidence, because I just saved Teenage Riot by Sonic Youth on KZbin two days ago and then I see Daydream Nation on your opening of this video. Used to hear it on the radio while getting ready for school back in the late 80s early 90s. Nonchalantly "Sealed CODA, cool." So, how does marker, tape and sticker labels affect value? With this type of collection, to HELL with carrying RSD titles.

[@noblerecords]

Ha! It happens like that! Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@bisket2003]

Just for some heads up, the VOA auction only had two bids, and the winning bid was $135,550.00. This is public information. I know Dylan doesn't talk number son here, but it's such a fascinating part of collecting. Can only image what Dylan paid for what he bought, but I'm sure it was a great deal.

[@ChrissHill-im7kj]

That Iggy and the stooges is a great find. Gentle Giant too..im looking for Phographic Smile by Mr,Big from late seventies.

[@bertbecker7532]

Christmas came early….congratulations!

[@noblerecords]

Oh yeah!

[@theboomerscalper]

There is a video of the collection with the buyer on KZbin.

[@noblerecords]

Yes, ten minute record reviews did a great video on it.

[@theboomerscalper]

I hope you didn’t pass up those Mainstreams!

[@KevinJStoll]

Dillion, I need a copy of "Badlands" first album. And Blue Murder's first. Anyway of getting a copy from you from the VOA collection ? Thanks for all you do man. Great find for the shop. Peace and love, Kev

[@JohnMacRae23]

Wow amazing treasure trove... was it all major label records? Karen Dalton record! Any private press stuff? Btw that video of you with the camera over you face made me laugh soooo hard.

[@noblerecords]

Haha yes I did that has a joke but included it anyways 🤣 and yes it was pretty much all major labels stuff

[@Strigity]

So coo! What a haul man!

[@kimsmith8917]

This is AWESOME ❤Congratulations Noble records 🎉

[@ChrissHill-im7kj]

So many I can't find on compact disc because I have no turntable anymore. Sold all of my vinyl. Henry Gross" plug me into something"; is one of these along with Spocks Beard,Pat Benatar ,Paice Ashton,Lord

[@cjr5819]

Awesome!

[@danpetitpas]

If you want to see more about this collection, the Ten-Minute Record Review guy here on KZbin has done videos where he helped to sort through the jazz records.

[@noblerecords]

Yes they did a great job!

[@arzabael]

If you have never tried the dry erase marker to erase permanent marker trick, you can clean up plenty of those because they’re semi gloss sleeves, and the masking tape ones can be cleaned off even more easily

[@noblerecords]

Yeah some can definitely be removed, but I’ll leave that up to the buyers

[@malcolmlawrence8978]

Amazing! What a score. Mind Garage..., etc. Am taking a pilgrimage to your shop when the weather gets warm again!

[@bisket2003]

Really wild that you took that on el solo........

[@dprice81]

Wondering how much 12000 records costs from a crazy collection such as this. I am happy for you. Unreal to see that many amazing records in those conditions.

[@vinylrichie007]

What mind boggling amount of records.

[@noblerecords]

It was Wild!!!

[@7BobbyGaylor7]

Dillion! OMG!!! What a killer haul! So many I want. Cheers

[@noblerecords]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jessicalawson1417]

Did ya'll grab that vintage copy of Hunky Dory by Bowie? I've been looking for a good copy to replace the one from my dads collection that i lost years ago

[@calebcanatheviphth4654]

Charles Kynard’s Woga on Mainstream is worth a pretty penny. Hope you grabbed that crate 😮

[@noblerecords]

Of course I did! I have a copy, love it. Always grab them mainstreams.

[@djtrishm]

wow where to begin?! thumbs up! Trish

[@costafinkel]

Dylon, any true grails? How many are you keeping for your collection?

[@noblerecords]

I might have to make another video on that

[@costafinkel]

@@noblerecords For sure! I am really curious on what rarities hides in the basement of a radio station.. : ))

[@adrianbutcher8308]

Hey from Melbourne Australia. Loving your videos. I'm just curious to know what's the deal with SHOP and STORE? I always thought that you guys in the USA say STORE while SHOP is a workshop where you do carpentry and so on. But you often talk about having records "at the shop". Genuinely curious.

[@noblerecords]

I think it’s the difference between “House” and “Home” store is like a grocery store, shop is like a more intimate thing. That’s how I see it.

[@danpetitpas]

A shop usually refers to a smaller store. But they can be used interchangeably.

[@adrianbutcher8308]

@@noblerecords interesting

[@okalright8980]

Awesome video D

[@noblerecords]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@okalright8980]

@noblerecords yes sir 👍

[@OwenManuela]

That is unbelievable Dillon so excited for you.I wished I lived near you but alas Australia is a road too far.

[@noblerecords]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@Unpreeeedictable]

Really enjoyed this! I saw lots of UK bands. I would have thought they’d stick with American artists.