Incredible Record Store Tour and some important albums brought back into my collection

[@michiganrecordclub4484]

The Michigan Record Club has great prices. The down side is; I sell out of my basement. I actually have registered the name, "Michigan Record Club". I'm just waiting for someone to try and steal our name. Then I will sue them and sell records even cheaper! Great video. Loved the records.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Bill, I’m hoping that happens, you can live like a King off the lawsuit. Please remember us little people though. Hope your feeling good

[@darlenegoodwin]

I was a Partridge Family fan thanks to the reruns. I was watching Sanford and Son during the first run seasons as a child.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

We had only one TV so we all gathered around to watch the Partridge Family. The music was good but when someone asks for The Beatles, don’t substitute the Partridge Family! Sometime Parents Just Don’t Understand lol

[@3dimensionsofmusic3D]

Hey Steve. I loved this one. The ELO record brought back great memories of my best friend and I of listening sessions on his new Pioneer beast reciever and first generation Bose 901s. Thanks for the subtle shout out about our RS visit. That was a nice day. Jeff Whicher visited that Detroit RS too. Nice speakers laying around. I love the Tshirt 👕👍. Greg

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Jeff I believe lives in Detroit so he gets around to all those stores. It is fun to visit and this one was special. Very cool comment about that ELO album, I can understand how amazing that would have sounded.

[@trentsrecords]

Steve, wow that jazz selection at Detroit Record Club was INSANE….have never seen so many good titles like that in one place at one time! Will definitely have to make my way up there whenever I am home next. Thanks for showing! Horses is a great album and I’m not a huge punk guy. Cheers Steve!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

They had a heck of a jazz selection but prices are higher, there is a price for ambiance lol. I did like the store and plan to visit it again. Obviously your are originally from the Detroit area. I work down there a couple weeks a month. So many record stores, 10 years ago it was limited. I hope you had a great Easter

[@MrLovell1971]

Steve the Detroit Record Club was awesome tour wow love those original jazz titles you shown the lay out is beautiful. That Talking Heads is a classic I need to get there albums they definitely went up in price I heard from the reissues sounds pretty good . 👍

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I figured a few of you would see some cool things in that chest. I really enjoyed the place and will go back but I’m not going to find any bargains lol. Oh my god Talking Heads jumped up along with The Sparks. Crazy Lovell

[@sherrycarl1441]

You are so entertaining!!. I'M a nurse down here in Florida, years ago one of my patients was the guy who was the agent for the partridge family in the show. Funny goofy guy.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I think a lot of those Hollywood types need to be either very angry or pretty goofy lol. As a nurse Sherry you no doubt many fascinating characters. Let’s call that a job perk!

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

Loved all those great albums. The tour was awesome nice shoutout for Greg at Three Dimensions. Great guy and Channel. Love to get the Sex Pistols album. I have the ELO album. Would you believe I found it at Goodwill for 99 cents. Hey I liked the Partridge Family, at least the tv show. As always enjoyed the video

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

We watched the Partridge Family every week, we only had one TV. I just wanted The Beatles, this wasn’t even close lol. Yes that ELO album can be found inexpensive. There are very few I would shell out the big bucks for Tony, good group When Jeff Lynn dies they will jump to $100.

[@dixielandfarm]

Very nice store. I remember that Jethro Box set when it came out... Horses - one of my great cheap pickups - they didn't know what it was in the antique mall. Eldorado - apparently Sharon Osborne came up with the cover art when she was working at her dad's office as the secretary (since her Dad was their manager).

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

No kidding, Sharon thought of that, that is fun trivia. I always love how she took over Ozzy’s career and then went to war with her dad. No big surprise I guess. When the JT box set came out they were still a real novelty. Now any album gets a box set filled with things you tend to ignore but they look cool.

[@Paneeks1960]

After looking at that fabulous front room I was inspired with some display ideas for my music room. I really like the upper long shelve that they have with the lip on the edge to prevent the records from falling. Which is essential if you have a high shelve. Even from six or seven feet you could get some series corner dents if the album falls. I have done it a few times. Really nice place Steve. Being a longtime Red Wings fan I have always wanted to see parts of Michigan. Now isn't Woodward Ave directly in the downtown Detroit area? Or did you say that? Solid choices. Especially the P Family. Loved that show. I remember Peter Grant talking saying that Rueben Kincaid was influential in his decision to become a manager. Excellent post S~ Rob/Boston BTW. I was kidding about the Peter Grant thing. I am sure that you knew that already. {smile}

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

What, I just told everyone what you said about Grant lol. That was a very upscale record store. It was a delight to shop but you had to be careful on pricing. I did enjoy myself and there are a few things I hope to go back and purchase. Always good to get decorating ideas! Aren’t you suppose to be a Bruin fan? Your going to go the Boston Hell Rob lol

[@kjejon1]

@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 "there are a few things I hope to go back and purchase", in that case buy that copy of "I'm Stranded" by the Saints which I happened to notice. You will not regret it, a stellar album, available on YT and Spotify. Raw and unpolished energy!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I actually did bring back I’m Stranded and you are right, it is incredible and you can’t have a punk collection without it. Thank you for mentioning that

[@georgealanlpsandcds9311]

Man, that is one classy record store for sure! Patti Smith "Horses" is certainly a classic - Tull box set is a wonderful pick up for sure - Love those Mofi's 😊.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I was disappointed that they did not serve Champagne George. Not a bargain bin kind of place but it was a lot of fun and I will go back again. I really am picking and choosing MoFis, I don’t need them all, just what makes me happy when I spin it. I hope you had a great Easter George

[@CornboneStudios]

Joe Lalich from Kiss my kollectibles on you tube’s shop. I heard him talking in the background. (I’m a Kiss collector) Amazing shop! That guy is so impressive! Talented artist as well with an incredible sense of humor. I’m a fan of his. Thanks for sharing this.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

No kidding. There were only 2 other people in that store. Was it the owner? That is crazy. Wow I will have to bring this up on my next visit, you blew my mind lol.

[@tinaferrazzoli8006]

Hello Steve; The mid week video at the Detroit record club. Nice footage of the store, like the living room style set up. Patti Smith's 1st Horses, good debut, as is the Sex Pistols 1st. Jethro Tull's 5 LP box set, lots of good material. ELO Eldorado, good sounding LP. Talking Heads Speaking in Tongues Burnin Down The Block. Men At Work, depending on what day it is. Till Sunday, Tina & Pat!~

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I wish my music room was as nice as that record store. I just may hang out there and play records. Men at Work depending on the day lol. That’s funny. I just got caught up with it being a mistake !

[@RandallWeaver]

Wow, that was a nice-looking record store. I'd feel like I have to whisper in there. You're bringing back some classic records. I remember hearing Horses for the first time - wow! It was kind of shocking because I'd read about Patti Smith in the same magazine articles as The Ramones - all part of the same scene. So I was thinking she would sound like The Ramones. lol

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Lol, yeah Patti sure does not sound like the Ramones. She was the intellectual punk rocker Randy. Kind of heavy stuff for me but I handled it Randy lol

[@robbiedetroitstigermanviny8883]

Royal Oak back in the day was an Artsy area. The Best Restaurants, always a bit pricey there but I bet the overhead is more there. Awesome Video!!!!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

When I worked for Kmart I would stay close to Royal Oak as our regional office was there. I always said that to live in Royal Oak you had to be young, no kids, but have a dog. That seemed to be the requirements. I loved eating there, always was a favorite place of mine

[@Vinylly_Found]

Damn Steve those are some pipes you got. Jethro Tull was one of my favorites in college, so good. Thanks for the video. Cheers!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Music makes me sing Jason. There is nothing I can do to stop it. Tull is an important part of my musical evolution. Never got into prog but I love this stuff

[@TCatsDeepVinylTraxx]

What a nice listening room in the front of that store. Makes you just want to sit there and kick back. Sheesh, and this store is only an hour away from me, but the border usually makes it a longer trip. From your flip through, there are a lot of records I need there. I have that Kraftwerk "Autobahn" album cover. Seems like your cold is over for the most part. Glad you are feeling better (mostly anyway). I also have that Tull boxset which I love because of the many outtakes and etc. I didn't know you could dance the two-step with a spider (?) so well. It seems most of the Talking Heads albums have gotten quite expensive. Funny story about The Partridge Family. Fun video!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

The border is a lot of hassle isn’t it. It’s getting better but still time consuming. Wow that Kraftwerk album with that cover goes for some good money. Talking Heads is another group whose prices have jumped even though there are millions of albums out there. I had seen it a few times but they wanted too much so I was glad Bill sold that to me for a great price. Enjoy your weekend

[@tygertyger8597]

The Detroit Record Club looks really nice. I definitely could spend some time (and money 😄) in there. btw: I'm glad you took care of that 🐜. Have a great weekend.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

No boobs this week Tyger, just gratuitous violence I’m not sure even what it was but it seemed to jump and was quite distracting. I don’t need help being distracted thank you lol

[@pc31thevinylpoliceman]

Hey Steve, beautiful store, nice tour 🎵great to see a Never Mind The Bollocks orange cover, as you know here in the UK it was yellow. So whenever you go digging ours are always yellow. But totally agree with you, that album is phenomenal! The songs and the playing is fantastic! Love Horses, another strong album. Really enjoyed your video as always, even the trip down Partridge Lane 😂 keep spinning Steve. Mike

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I saw that Yellow copy a few years back. It was really beat up and they wanted over $100 for it. I couldn’t justify it in the condition it was I. Still it is an all time favorite album, pure power and no ballads. Perfect!!!!

[@pc31thevinylpoliceman]

@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 totally agree Steve! 👍🎸

[@rocky-o]

what a record store...all those trane albums...and miles and gene ammons and jimmy smith and.....i was salivating...i wanted them all!!!!......and then you pull out patti smith...i already have a heart condition...you wanna give me a heart attack (ha)....and don't deny your inner partridge...i have all their albums plus david cassidy's solo work...in fact...i saw him live back in the 70's...so no one can laugh at you....happy easter my friend...peace to you and your always...rocky

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I am surprised how many Partridge Family lovers there are but I wanted a Beatles album. Maybe that is why I never became a big Beatles fan, my parents ruined it for me. Lol. That store had a ton of jazz but not cheap. I was surprised at what they had also Rocky

[@3dimensionsofmusic3D]

Steve, I used to occasionally have to drive to that Woodward Ave. stretch for service calls at a photo lab to repair our equipment when the regional tech was not available. Now that was a long day!! I don't remember the name of the place but Woodward Ave. is firmly etched in my head. I still have saddle sores.lol

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Woodward is one extremely long road but it is a main artery. They got three roads that will take you right downtown in a real straight shop. They also take you through some quality ghettos. It can be a long drive for sure

[@johnbyrne8900]

Hey Steve - great store. I’d have a hard time leaving stuff behind, but, prices matter. (Mac’s first LP!) Wonder what kind of ‘turn-over’ they have. I Don’t like stores that are more ‘museum’ than market. By the quality of some titles, you can tell they’ve been sitting there awhile. In a cheaper shop, they would fly out of there. Glad to see Patti make an appearance. Got turned on to her very early thru Lenny at Bleeker Bobs in NYC. Saw her many times before her sabbatical. I still have her first 45, on Mer, with Tom Verlaine on guitar, purchased for cheap back in the day. Tons of her stuff in the collection. One of the first true American punks. Great additions to your collection! Keep digging… Doc in Baltimore.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Doc!!! The store was kind of a museum. Prices were not made to fly out but they had items I have not seen so they were going more for a hipster type market which would match the area. It was a good time in there. Patty really was on the forefront of punk. Did you see her at CBGB’s. It was nice to get that album back. Someone sent me a beat up Ethiopia album but it plays. I’m in Detroit tonight. I got a 6 AM flight to PR. Looking forward to some sun

[@jamesgriffithsmusic]

I've been revisiting Patti Smith's Horses quite a bit on CD in recent times, great album. I left behind a clear vinyl reissue of it a while back as it was a bit pricey, but regretting it now of course. I'd like to hear that Eldorado Mofi, need to start looking around for it. Jeff Lynne wrote 'Can't Get It Out Of My Head' expressly to please his dad. Speaking in Tongues is the one Talking Heads albums I've never been able to find. I'm very fond of Cargo. Nice selection Steve, cheers.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I loved the sound of 70s ELO James, it was beautiful swelling music and the genius of Lynn showed. Eudora do is one of my favorites. That was a nice tidbit on the song he wrote to please his dad, you are a fountain of knowledge. I think my fountain of knowledge sprung a leak I had found that TH album a few times but the price was so high. Millions of them made but still a little spendy. I really like the first MAW but the third one not a fan. Enjoy your weekend James

[@scottspinner1]

Hi Steve fab shop to hangout in. The pistols classic and talking heads fab lp. Well done.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I wish my music room was as nice as that store George lol.

[@stevebender4546]

Steve, that record store is crazy pinkies up! When prices are considerably higher, I call those museums over stores. Lol. I still like seeing those rare records even though I can’t afford them. Good talking heads. I need the 2nd and 3rd TH still, I have 1,4,5. The Zonkman has some Partridge Family. Lol. Great mid week video. Now I gotta go mow the grass. Peace ☮️ Namaste 🙏 the Zonkman

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I am going to tell everyone about the soft side of the Zonkman and his huge Partridge Family Collection. I won’t judge you….too much. A museum, lol. It was a wonderful place to visit Mow the grass?? I still got another month before I have to think about that lol.

[@davidellis5141]

Hi Steve - True statement about Never Mind The Bullocks. Never gets old. Hello EMI 👋 - Goodbye 👋 A&M 😏. I like 70's ELO more over time. The genius of Geoff. That Talking Heads sold several million copies & should be a 5-10 dollar 💵 record but guess 🤷 most picked up cassettes at the time. It's a great one. RSD is a week away.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

That Talking Head album blows me away at how much it goes for. Your right David, Millions we’re sold and it goes for a lot. I have no understanding of the market I guess. Heading to PR Saturday for a few days, I’m very happy!

[@BluesGuyVinyl]

That is a very lovely store, but one can see why their prices were a bit higher. There's a place like that near my house called Blackbyrd Music... but without all the furniture. I guess they don't want you hanging around too long. Thanks and have a great Easter weekend, Uncle Steve. Cheers!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I really wanted to buy that chair in the store, I would probably have had to sold a lot of records to get it. The owner was great though I had a good time

[@michaelpdawson]

A bug? A BUG??? That was a critically endangered marmaladed flibbert beetle, and the EPA will be along shortly to cart you off to the pokey. That record store was amazing. I was drooling at a bunch of those albums. Didn't see any prices, though...sounds like one of those "if you have to ask, you can't afford it" deals. Yay for Jethro Tull!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

The prices are on the back so you pick up the album and not just move on. Not cheap but they are not catering to the budget shopper. More if a hipster vibe. I loved it but it would be hard to find a bargain I think. As I’m filming something kept moving distracting me. It was little but it must have been hopping slowly forward. Since I had not gratuitous porn this time I gave gratuitous violence. Doing my part for the public Michael

[@michaelpdawson]

You did show the Blind Faith album in the shop, so your boobie quota was met.

[@psychedelicpunkster6840]

Cheers Steve O , the Sex Pistols album cought my attention. For sure its essential your explanation is exactly the way i feel about this lp. I love it so much that I went on a hunt for first US pressing. As well as first UK Pressing. The reissue with bar code wasnt cutting it.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Pure Andrenaline rush that album is. Someone mentioned the UK press sounds much better tha. The US. That album still sounds fresh all these years later

[@TKRVideoCentral]

That store is beautiful! There have been some newer stores opening in the Metro that are nice too, I have yet to get to any of them but I will...and I am not even going to comment on that Partridge album...you already KNOW how I feel about them, I just talked about them on Influencers...heh heh...great stuff as always Professor!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I was thinking about you as I discussed that fine album from my childhood that I now once again own. It’s about reliving the scars of my past ! Upscale record stores with more upscale prices for the more conisuering (sp) shoppers

[@mad4vinyl802]

What a beautiful store! I love the furniture. Killer copy of the Sex Pistols. Patti Smith - OG very nice. I love the Talking Heads. Their entire catalog is pretty much flawless. Don't feel too bad, I do the same thing when I come across records that are super cheap. Your next VCLT is going to be chock full of Leo Sayer and Bobby Vinton records. I have to unload them somehow!!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I really wanted that chair in the listening section. This place was not geared for the budget shopper. I was a nice experience but you had to pay for the experience lol. Lol, I had a few Leo Sayer albums haha. Bobby Vinton, never bought one, feel free to keep it. I was just watching the new Spider-Man on the plane and they were playing the Talking Heads I Zimbera. Of all songs. Love that one, my first foray into African music.

[@33RPMVinyl]

I have all 8 studio albums from the Partridge Family. Found their first 7 albums in the $2 bin. Their 8th album (Bulletin Board) was a bit more because it was still sealed. Had to buy a second copy of Shopping Bag because my first copy did not have the bag inside the jacket.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Jeff, you continue to surprise me. You do not seem to be a Partidge Family guy. Yes I got this one for only a few bucks and I am now set for life Jeff. It is better with time though.

[@memyselfmyvinyl894]

Such a cool record shop. I did look to see if they sell records online so that is kind of a bummer. I love that Moby - "Reprise" I recently picked up that Betty Davis too.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Glad you got Betty Davis Kevin, she is so freaking funky. Her first 2 albums are the best. Moby Reprise was my second favorite album last year. Beautiful music

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

Very nice looking store!!!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

It was a beautiful store, very I,oressivr

[@EmbryonicRobot]

I've never seen that Tull box. Partridge Family! I probably know all the songs, but I haven't heard them in ages.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

They made a lot of them in the 80s. Never really jumped in price but it is filled with great stuff. I think JT has like 50 greatest hits compilations lol

[@oldguysmusicstuff2896]

Classy record store for sure. Got Horses and Never Mind the Bollocks when they came out. Never Mind is always a top album for me. Also had that Jethro Tull box set on CD, sold it because I got most of their albums. Best of ELO works for me. Had most of the Talking Heads only kept the first one.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

To have all those albums again, how nice. I now spend money trying to bring back what I had and not all on new music but the old stuff has memories involved with it.

[@benrankins4446]

Plants & metal together at last!!! I hope you got that Saints record 🤞I have the speakers corner Horses. So good! I would put the first two PIL albums up there with the Pistols too. Sorry Steve I’ve never got my head around the Tull or ELO. A scar on your soul 😂

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Most prog I have not wrapped my head around. I grew up with those two groups in the 70s so they are memory groups for me. I do also like the first few PIL albums and use to have them all. I now have a couple of them. Johnny then got to dancie lol I hope you had a great Easter Ben

[@robwalkerletthemusicplay]

Hey Steve I have those men at work albums ! Yes it’s a mistake 🤷🏼‍♂️💩😆

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Lol, yeah, that just kind of came out but fit well haha

[@TheWinston7777]

Great video. I would have bought the Partridge Family record. I got a record today by The Spencer Davis Group. That Gimme Some Loving song is wild.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I do love Gimme Some Loving but I just can’t picture you with a Partridge Family album Martin! Lol. Maybe it sounds better sped up!

[@TheWinston7777]

@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 I have a record mixing and overlapping download on my computer. I can take something normal and make it something else completely. Depending on how much I feel like laughing at it.

[@ConcertBuddie]

I think I got wind of that shop from a video here on YT. Definitely a “parlor” style setup, which is cool. Had a feeling pricing might be a touch on the higher side given some of the rarer titles that were being shown. That said, to each their own: as long as what you buy makes you happy or brings joy, damn the cost 😎

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

It was made to give you an upscale vibe, wish I had the listening chair in my house lol. There were definitely some rare albums but you weren’t going to get a bargain. I will head back to the shop though, I liked the staff and it had some things I would really like.

[@joemorgan4740]

Hi Steve that’s a cool record store but alarm bells rang it’s going to be pricey. That eldorado mofi is brilliant apart from the damaged sleeve I got but I got a discount so kept it as they you don’t play the cover . Cool t shirt I need one of those it wouldn’t go down well with my partner lol . Take care keep killing the Bugs lol anger management style. Kind regards joe

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Instead of porn I had gratuitous violence lol. Yes, the store was wonderful to visit but it was definitely upscale in regards to pricing. If you look you could find some good stuff that was too far off of price. New product was priced correctly. Fun to try new places though expensive lol.

[@robison5396]

Very nice independent record store.Don't have too many of those around my neck of the woods. It doesn't surprise me that the prices were high, bricks and mortar stores in the centre of towns and cities are always going to factor in the overheads. It's a shame John Lydon is such an idiot these days, that album just hasn't dated at all. Nice 5 lp set of that Tull comp, I have the abridged 2 disc version. The Eldorado suite is nice although my favourite ELO is A New World Record . I remember an interview with David Byrne on a rock show from here in the UK back in the early mid 80s called The Tube and Jools Holland was interviewing David.Jools asked why David Byrne wore that oversized suit from Stop Making Sense and Byrne replied; " It makes my head look smaller!"..just great . Hope you have a great Easter break Steve..looking forward to your Easter Extravaganza on Sunday.😉👍

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I totally agree about New World Record, it is also my favorite Eldorado comes in at #2 and after that I don’t need anymore Rob. That record store was not designed for the budget shopper but I really enjoyed it. I am heading to Puerto Rico for Easter, work and leisure Enjoy your holiday Rob

[@TONEScott]

OMG..... I am finally getting into the "S" of the alphabet and getting to catch up on your videos after having gotten so behind on watching everyones videos. That Patti Smith LP is sooooo damn good. I love that record. I am dying to know how much to got that Sex Pistols LP for. That Jethro Tull box is such a nice score. I may have to look for that. That is my hands down most favorite ELO LP ever. Would love a MoFi. I have that Partridge Family record. Wouldn't part with it for nothin'. I love it. Great video Stevie... sorry I've gotten behind on your vids. Catching up! - TONE

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

But I wanted the Beatles not the Partridge Family lol. Emotional scars. I picked up the Pistols for $50 on a live auction. I couldn’t even tell you where the mo he was going for sure. I just happened to pop on and that came up so I outbid everyone and then left the auction. Trying to catch up on YT is impossible. I go back a few days but then give up as the cue has filled up again.

[@FatCityVinyl]

Holy jazz bins in that record store, everything looks original too...but yeah, not the sort of place you are going to find much on the cheap side from the looks of it. Boy first the pornography (yeah don't think we missed that Blind Faith album!) and now the violence, you are going to have to rate your channel PG Steve. I have never seen that other Men At Work, bought Business As Usual and Cargo when they came out, first one had those big hits but the second was just ok, I never really loved it. Kept them for many years but finally took a deep breath and cut them from the collection a few years back. Kinda tough to do with records I've owned for so long, from brand new but they didn't really hold up that well over time. Found a copy of the Pistols album in an antique store nearby a couple years ago - I guy I went to high school with was into them, he used to do a pretty good Johnny Rotten impression "we love our queeeeen". I can still hear it - SNAFU we used to call him but I think his real name was Rob, one of the few punks at my school. I got along with him ok but if he found himself getting too chummy with you it was like his punk alarm bells would go off and he'd have to say something abrasive or rude to keep you at arms length lol. Cheers Steve!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Those albums were all originals. It was crazy how many they had but the prices were higher which keeps them from flying out the door. The place was very nice but not for the budget conscious. Interesting story about SNAFU. Every school always has that person that was into some weird different type of music. At least you purging your Men at Work albums were not a Mistake! Lol

[@franksmusic2880]

Best sounding Sex Pistols album is the UK Virgin pressing without the song Submission. I have both and the the UK pressing blows the US pressing out of the water. I know Submission is a great tune but for sound it’s the UK pressing. The deluxe cd from a few years back is also very good.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Good information Frank. In all my years I have only seen one UK pressing I the states and it was pretty expensive and beat up. Incredible album that has aged well in my opinion

[@plasticsoundwavecult]

Great flippin’ segment. I can never find the Cult’s Electric in the wild. Hopefully you only make cheap mistakes. Have you found that you’re buying more familiar records since you’re still replacing albums from the old collection? What’s the ratio between buying new and replaced? If it’s not too bold of me to ask. When you get a replacement; do you still listen to the record? No special reason for asking, just curious.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Boy did I consider picking up that Cult Album but that was a little pricey, still…very tempting. Great questions Eric. I would say maybe about 30% are replacement now I listen to every album I bring in usually several times. For the most part I now try to find just the one or two key albums from an all artist that I really like. Quite often now it is a new reissue as originals have gotten too pricey.

[@BobbyGass5]

LOL... looks like a joint for interior decorators. Antiseptic interior decorators at that. Either that or it's a front for some criminal organization, probably the Chinese Commies... I'd report them to the FBI if I was you Steve.....

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Lmao Bobby, I knew something was up. Next time I’m sneaking into the back room.

[@offthebeatentracks4515]

Beautiful record store but, if you’re shopping in a store that looks nicer than your house, you’re paying way too much for the records within. If I were severely curtailing my ELO collecting, I think I would still have to acquire New World Record. A high point. As I've stated, I've covered the Partridge Family, Brady Bunch, Ricky Seagull, Banana Splits, Archie, Hardy Boys, the various Cassidys, Tina Yothers and beyond. There is no show on television so low that I will not be compelled to purchase its musical outpourings and tune-mangling shame.

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Lmao no show too low for you Darrell. Spending time with you to spin records could be a painful experience. New World Record is the only one you need to have from ELO, my favorite and it covers all the bases. After that it turned to crap. Some people called the record store a museum. I did enjoy my visit and will be back.