Record Shops # Travel In The U.S & Caribbean # Also Little Havana !

[@djtrishm]

Beautiful videos and sights and sounds. Thumbs way up! Trish

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Hello Trish ! So pleased that you liked my travel/ record shop video ! Really a great getaway, and my 4th grader had a blast, we all did. 🎵

[@walterpen371]

Great travel video and finds JT. Love the expression on that young ladys face at the food court...Oh! Oh! It's a Food Inspector? LOL. Thanks for sharing and its alway a real treat to watch.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Right ! That was funny.. I caught her on camera in that little Havana food stand. We really enjoyed walking up and down the street there.. I think 8th Street is the heart of it. Glad you liked the footage.. Always a labor of love putting these together. Thanks, Walter.

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Killer video bro

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thanks.. A labor of love putting it together, as you well know ! Later on, JC 🤘

[@Cookingwithsteveg]

Great trips, JT. Wish I would have known you before you were in Manhattan Beach. I’d a met up with you at Rock N Fish for some really great fish n chips and sourdough bread bowl clam chowder. Sundazed has a great ear for reissues. Check out The Daisy Chain, Straight or Lame on Sundazed. It’s outstanding 1967 all female psych soul with a northern soul sound. The OG is impossible to find and goes for $400+ in NM condition. That Gen X, Brian Ferry and Kinks are golden!! My favorite album from Gladys is Feelin’ Blusy. Thanks for takings us along! Steve.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

The Daisy Chain ! I will listen in a bit. I was in the restaurant biz ( fine dining front of the house ). I finally got out 12 yrs ago. I worked with some great chef's in my career ! I saw your cuisine vids.. looks good ! And yeah.. I love Sundazed reissues, they are always analog and good sounding ! See you, Steve, and Thanks 🫡

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I listened to The Daisy Chain !.. I vaugley remember now. Id say, 60's Soul Pop with jazzy elements. I'm a big Sergio fan as well. Lani Hall is one of my favorite female vocalists ! Thanks, Steve for the recommendation 😏

[@aaronmuthaalamare4165]

It looks like you had a great time! I really enjoyed the travel video, nice pickups too, happy spinning my friend 👍🤘🤘

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thanks, Aaron ! I have been checking out WASP these past two days.. Honestly, so far I have ordered Dominator, which I like a lot. And The Crimson Idol from Sentinel vinyl. Inside The Electric Circus would be next, I feel.. And The Headless Children. I think I'll let the first two come in, and in the meantime, I am streaming more ! I like the newer records like Dominator quite a bit !

[@147decibel]

What a great video JT. Thanks for sharing the experience, was good to see the different locations and to see that record shop in WPB. Its great to travel and enjoy the surroundings and relaxation but there is always a thought I might come across a record store I was not expecting to find. I get that thought in every city and country I go to!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thanks ! My family always let's me make time for searching out records in our travels ! We will be going to Tokyo again followed by Thailand.. Bangkok has good records and shops. I sure appreciate you checking this one out. 🫡

[@SoIMarriedARecordCollector]

Wow, cool to see "amateur" footage of Randy's Donuts after seeing it in so many movies, show and commercials. Also the footage of legendary places like Manhattan Beach! I don't know which is better, seeing what records you picked up, or the places you visit! -JT

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

And the donuts were absolutely delicious ! I broke a no sweets diet to enjoy one ! ( I'm back on it ). Thank you for hanging in on this longest vid of mine.. A fun trip, and Jum is planning another one in a years time !

[@robbiedetroitstigermanviny8883]

Wow, What a way to bring in the New Year. So Happy that You and your Family enjoyed everything. Awesome Video J.T.!!!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

What a trip Robbie ! We have one more big one this year.. Tokyo and Thailand, again. Looks like you guys are getting slammed with snow, as we are as well.. Starting later this afternoon. Thank you ! 🎵

[@robbiedetroitstigermanviny8883]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 Stay Safe and Enjoy!!!

[@andrewjacques2265]

Hi JT, you always seem to show records, which are unusual. Keep the videos coming and let's hope for a vinyl filled 2024!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thank you, Andrew.. I do have a varied taste, and it depends on my mood for the day ! ( Like the Steve Howe tune ) ! I didn't go into Rust & Wax with a want list, I usually like being surprised .. Just like it is while thrifting ! Appreciated . 🎵

[@RandyforRoyals]

Hi JT. I'm glad you found my donut shop. I loved seeing all the travel footage. I haven't been on a Caribbean cruise in quite a few years but I do like that feeling when you are leaving the port in Miami. I love those two Elvis Costello songs and I saw him on the Imperial Bedroom tour. I also really like that General Public album. Good to have you back.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Randy's was so much fun to go to, and it was worth it to break my " no sweets" diet for one of those delicious donuts ! Thanks for mentioning General Public. The Beat and the two GP albums are terrific ! I only saw Elvis Costello in 2002 here in Reno, a completely amazing show.. He took a little time to warm up, and once he did .. It was lights out awesome ! I'm enjoying you guys on Brian's channel, btw. 👍 Thanks, Randy !

[@STEVEHEROLD]

thats my favorite simple minds album. if i knew ya were gonna be in west palm i coulda pointed ya to some other cool shops in area.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I should have contacted you.. As I only wanted to go to one store. Oh well.. Rust & Wax is a good one, I enjoyed their stock, and good prices !

[@michele6795]

We love your videos on the way to your vinyl score!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Hey Guys ! Were having a nice easy day.. Watching football, and KZbin video's of upcoming cruise possibilities ! Maybe Ocho Rios Jamaica and Grand Cayman Islands. Thanks for checking out our tour of fun duty ! 🙂

[@EmbryonicRobot]

This looked like an epic trip. You find great records everywhere!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Hey there, fellow traveler ! This one ran very long.. Wanted to show most of my footage. I never have a game plan going in, Brian. I went and ordered that Godfathers album on e bay, and Rust & Wax is sending me The Cameron's and another great post punk band 12" that I can not think of at the moment. That Gen X and Brian Ferry record are terrific ! See you on yours..🎵

[@mad4vinyl802]

JT. thanks for taking us along. I know that donut shop well. I would love to be playing volleyball on the beach right now. Miami looked like fun, I have never been. I was getting anxious just looking at all of the people on the ship. Good price on "The Family" album. All of the records seemed to be priced fairly. Very cool Sands poster. Nice clean buys out of the $1.00 bin.I haven't seen the Sly Stone EP either. I'm glad you had a great time. It was nice to catch up.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

We're ready to go again ! This time, where Carlson goes.. Puerto Rico ! I hear from him and others that it is beautiful during Christmas. Japan and Thailand are next on the travel agenda..🎵

[@harryriles8609]

Hey JT, Another awesome video, I would much rather bring in the new year on a cruise ship than seeing the ball drop in NYC.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I think so, Harry ! I was in shock, and I didn't know about cruises much at all. Really fantastic party for the new years count down ! This was a long one, but I had some good footage, so I went with it ! Thanks again 👍

[@benzipman95]

Hi JT , enjoy your channel , always watch every new posting. It’s crazy that you went to Rust & Wax Records in West Palm Beach - I live in WPB and Rust & Wax is 15 minutes from my house! It’s a nice record store and the owners are nice. Too bad I didn’t know you were going to be in Miami- I would have recommended Technique Records - it would have blown your mind! We took the Brightline from WPB to Miami and hit a bunch of record stores. Take care, Ben

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Wow ! That would have been cool to meet up with you, Ben ! I didn't know anything about Technique Records.. I looked and looked. Often, it takes a local to mention the best. We were really impressed with West Palm.. I left out the footage of your downtown, as this vid was already the longest I had ever done. I always like to support brick & mortars on occasion, as I tend to get good records for low prices, so I don't mind splurging once in awhile. I like that Brightline.. killer transit ! Thanks, Man.. I sure appreciate the kind words !

[@catherine6653]

Welcome back JT. I am glad you had a fun New Years vacation. Fun in the sun. 😊 Planet Earth is a wonderful place! You found some great music. I have the Simple Minds album. Alive and Kicking is my favorite. I like the English Beat and Sly and the Family Stone also,

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thank you ! This one went long, even with trimming it down ! Great trip, although I love staying in one spot for a couple of weeks.. Next time ! I like all of those bands that you mentioned. That Sly 4 song EP is terrific ! See you on yours. 🎵

[@catherine6653]

@jtsrecordroom3963 I did the vinyl tag 2024. I now have 101 subs! Good number is like 101 Dalmatians.

[@douglasweston126]

Love your videos JT - great trip.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thank you ! I love making them.. Greatly appreciated. Thanks Doug.

[@MGKBOSTON]

Hi JT! Our last cruise was in 2021 when we did a 1 week Boston->Bermuda on Norwegian Cruise Lines. With Patty's air miles we had a nice upgrade to a suite. I've driven by Randy's Donuts several years ago, but didn't try it. They look great! Maple glazed! Southern California real estate! On a previous cruise to Bermuda in 2014 we were diverted to Nassau instead of our Bermuda destination due to a hurricane. It was in August, so not unexpected as that is when hurricane season begins! "Let's Stick Together" is a great Bryan Ferry album, and Chris Spedding plays on it. Very good you took it home. Nice bag the store gave you in West Palm Beach as well! ✌

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Wow. Norwegian ! Only the upper crust tour on that line .. Haha 😉We did have a room with a deck, and the weather was perfect ! Next year, it's gonna be St. Thomas, Puerto Rico and some other port. The service on Carnival was 4 to 5 star.. Unreal, and I am a customer service veteran, very nice relaxing journey ! I just played the Brian Ferry LP yesterday.. It really is one of his best solo efforts, for sure ! Hit up Randy's donuts when in LA ( Inglewood store is the original )🍩

[@cristianosorio2517]

Hi JT!! what an awesome experince to spend new years eve on a cruise, thanks for sharing your cool vacation trip with us, getting away from the cold weather and you still had some time to go record shopping, lol... Killer Rat Pack poster

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Hi Cristian ! Thanks again.. Want to let you know that I have been on a WASP listening binge ! I ordered "Dominator" first ( I like the new stuff ).. Then I put in for a back order of "Crimson Idol". Next up will be "The Headless Children" on repress for 27.00 US. Blackie is the man !!! Chao Pescao..

[@cristianosorio2517]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 hahahaha.... were did you heard "chao pescao"before. that's so chilean slang.

[@BD_MEDIA.]

Hello JT! We were in Nassau and Florida during Christmas Time! Didn't go to any Records Shops, though. Great haul 👌 👍!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Missed you by a few days ! Man.. I loved it down there.. Miami was so cool, and we really were impressed with West Palm Beach, also absolutely wonderful to be back in the Caribbean ! I hear Techniques is a great store.. I really liked Rust & Wax. Thanks for checking this one out ..

[@SQDLVR]

Wow great travel footage. Happy New Year to you and your family! Always finding good treasures! Very nice!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Glad you liked it ! This video ran long, actually the longest I have ever published. I wanted to share this footage with whoever likes this sort of thing. I really like the records I found also. Thank you !

[@richardriley4415]

I enjoyed your trip and I didn't even have to leave my comfy chair. Happy New Years.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Haha.. I aim the please and hopefully make them entertaining.. What a nice trip, Richard. I had never been on a cruise before ! Thank you.

[@BadEnglishRecs]

Looks fun trip!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Hello, Recs ! What a fun trip ! I'm hooked on cruises, now.. We will do it again, and hopefully in one year !

[@vinylmartini3377]

Hey Jt. We’re going on a cruise in January 25. LA to Miami, via the Canal. Looking forward to visiting Parachute Records in Long Beach, and maybe Rust and Wax and others in Florida. We’re going to be going down to the Keys as well. Nice bag and great finds. Best kind of souvenirs to bring home. Cheers.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I'm envious and would like to go back out to sea as well at the end of the month.. Our Japan and Thailand trip is right around the corner, though. Jack, a fellow told me in these comments that Techniques in West Palm is the one, although he likes Rust & Wax and so did I. So.. 2 weeks and counting for you, sounds absolutely wonderful !

[@tarrtruck2869]

Great video travelog. I've spent a lot of time at Randy's Donuts on Manchester and more time in Hermosa Beach walking The Strand and eating at Martha's. It's my favorite place in Southern California. Rust & Wax looked great, very spacious and lot's of inventory. Nice vinyl haul and a wide variety at that. Looked like a excellent trip. I've been to Nassau once about 20 years ago and I loved it. Your show is great, keep them coming!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Man ! So great that you love Hermosa Beach ! I wanted to stay, and almost did.. The band migrated to San Diego, so I got to experience both great spots ! I appreciate the encouragement, I love doing this video stuff.. And records ! Haha ☺️

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I remember Martha's, a great time for a guy from North Lake Tahoe to travel and experience new territory ! I'll put together a good one for next Tuesday.. Thanks so much !

[@tarrtruck2869]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 I was born in Van Nuys and moved to Seattle when I was a kid. I still have family down there so I go to LA often. But if I ever moved back it would be in Hermosa Beach. I absolutely love that place. I've played in bands off and on for 40 years but only in Seattle. It's great that you traveled with a group, I always wanted to do that. A life experience that would be priceless!

[@brucevinyl3504]

Great New year post, JT. Fascinating video diary of your trip. I did Japan last year. Some nice vinyl finds too. I know it's hard to find stores open especially around holiday season. That Dave Mason looks interesting. I have the original 'Alone Together' on Harvest. take care.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Hey Bruce ! Yeah.. Thanks for mentioning the Dave Mason UK EP .. It is good ! Of course it is the usual fare.. All 4 great tunes ! We are going back to Japan in a couple of months and then onto Thailand. I bet you had a great time ! We will be in Shibuya and Shinjuku.. Tower and Disk Union. Thanks so much !

[@northcarolinavinylpicker]

Nice trip and record hunting. I may be making a trip to Norfolk VA soon. Time to find some new stores in area. Take care art

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Good hunting, and do you like Strawbs ? The early one w/ Sandy Denny is real good too. Norfolk sounds promising.. My heritage in America started in Wyeth, VA. 1687. Thanks, Art !

[@northcarolinavinylpicker]

Love the Strawbs JT. I seen them in 77 in NJ it was the deep cuts album. So glad I seen them them

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Wow ! Very cool, Art.. Glad to have Ghosts as I am getting more vinyl Strawbs into my collection. Thanks.

[@louismartinez7387]

Wow nice video JT!! In the next life I'll be living in Manhattan Beach for sure...loved little Havana too..what night life!! and what better way to celebrate the New Year than on a cruise...how much fun was that!!! And to top it off great finds by Ferry, Strawbs, Nesmith and a 45rpm D. Mason...wow can only imagine how that would sound on my system!! Anyway welcome back to the real world...remember easier to push the shovel than lift!!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thanks so much, Louis ! I guess we're gonna do another cruise a year from this March.. Should be fun, but first... Japan and Thailand in a couple of months. Nice record store in West Palm. Later on, I found out there were several good ones by other VC guys. No worries, I found good records at Rust & Wax. Talk soon. 🫡

[@benrankins4446]

Looks like you had a fantastic holiday Jt 7 Happy New Year mate 👍I love those 70's Bryan Ferry solo records. PC31 compelled me to get into the 70's Kinks & I'm glad he did because they're all pretty fantastic. Baxters is an underrated JF album. Also feel the same about the three Generation X records. Cheers...Ben

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I have The Cameleons 12" coming and Mystery Girls coming in the mail .. Free shipping from Rust & Wax. Ben, I was impressed with Miami, and West Palm Beach is a nice, smaller Florida city. 70's Kinks are my favorites, only by a little over the great titles of the 1960s. That Brian Ferry is excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed spinning both sides of that 3rd Gen X LP. See you soon.. Getting back into the swing of things !

[@ralphbolton4865]

Great video, JT! Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thank you, Ralph ! I'm glad my wife and son talked me into a cruise.. I would definitely do it again ! All the best for you in 2024 🫡

[@craigsandry6737]

Happy New Year JT . Thanks for sharing your vacation & travels with us . Nice pickups along the way 😎🎸🇦🇺

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Hey Craig ! All the best in 2024 for you and yours.. Great trip and a real nice record shop ! Thanks for watching..🫡

[@MikeKovalesky]

Happy New Year JT! Can't wait to see the video where you visit the casino and collect your winning for the MICHIGAN WOLVERINES National Championship victory! Thanks for another great video and GO BLUE!!!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Yeah, Mike ! I knew it, I knew it ! My hunch on Michigan started in September.. I think ? It just felt like it was their time.. And It is ! Congrats on the win, Mike.. I know this so huge for millions of you Wolverine fans ! Your gonna lose coach Harbaugh, I'm pretty sure, and to the LA Chargers I think.. He needs to remove himself from all the trouble that happened, and he was so close to winning a Super Bowl with our 49ers years back. NFL will be a good fit again for him, and I'm sure one of your staff will step in and so a terrific job of coaching your National Champion Wolverines ! Michigan has a good shot at repeating as well, don't you think ? Thanks for watching, Mike.🏈

[@greghawkins229]

I think I bought records at rust and Wax when I was in Miami. I agree about supporting local record Stores. A new one has opened up in Panama City Beach where my condo is and I bought about $100 or so when I was there before Christmas

[@greghawkins229]

Without looking them up is Gen X a Billy Idol group?

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Wow.. Panama City ! I absolutely loved Florida ! I only used to commute through Miami on the way back to work on St. Thomas. I wouldn't mind living there. Or not ! I missed Hugo by a month in 1989.. Came home to Tahoe and later heard about the extreme devastation. Thanks, Greg ! What was one of the best records that you picked up ?

[@GregHawk-w4p]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 0:04 I do remember picking up 2 original Joni James yellow MGM label as well as June Christy og Capitol green label at the store plus some rock and soundtracks. Side note. We left Sunday, a tornado hit and destroyed several buildings on the very road we were on last week down there

[@analogworld7]

I always love how you take us to your vinyl hunt and at the same time showing the local scene. ❤🔥🇵🇭

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Wow ! I really appreciate that. When we were in Nassau, I took my son and wife away from the passengers to show them how the locals live. West Palm Beach is a nice town, my first time there. You give me energy to do more, as this is my #1 thing besides being a dad and husband.. Cool ! 🎵

[@analogworld7]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 cool dad, cool husband! 👍

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

@analogworld7 Thanks so much.. This dad's gonna shovel 14 inches of fresh snow right now ! It really dumped here in the valley. Tahoe got 2 ft. at least at lake level and 4 ft. above 8,000 elevation, Wow !

[@ssherman]

I have that hombres lp...really cool garage rock!. I heading back into Reno today but on work. Won't have time to check out any vinyl up there. You'll have to give me a want list...maybe I have something you need and can trade on one of these trips.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thanks ! I am still looking for a clean Skynyrd II and Something Else by the Kinks. Also.. Golden Earring records, and Thin Lizzy.. Together would be one of them. Appreciate the offer.. You can contact me on my home page.

[@ssherman]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 boy i got snow up there today coming thru Donner Pass

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Miller Gen x

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Now Ill see if I can find the first two, Josh.. See you soon ! 🧐

[@silviodraco9393]

The best place in Christmas is Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 come next year and you'll see. Throughout the Caribbean.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Yeah.. I agree ! I lived on St Thomas from 86 to 1989. I would transit in San Juan. I didn't get down to the south side of your island yet, and I do want to stay and explore Puerto Rico ! Thanks so much 🎵

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I over Christmas and Three Kings day in PR. Every city had something special going on. Caguas and Ponce were always favorite places to visit for their lit up city centers

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I was waiting to see James Bond at the Junkanoo. Wonderful scenery.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I had to look up which film.. Thunderball ! Cool !! 😆 An enjoyable trip and an excellent record store. I hear that Techniques is the one to go to in West Palm, according to a local.

[@silviodraco9393]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 And las fiestas de la calle San Sebastian in old San Juan.

[@marksantucci4230]

Nice Nassau Hoodie , I agree the beach is beautiful , it's beautiful, So Manhatten beach is away from the City? I consider the city Beverly Hills, West Hollywood , where Paramount studios , Warner Bros and Universal is? do they still play volleyball on the beach? or only at certain times of the year? question 2.. at this time of year walking around Manhatten Beach what team outfits do you see most people wearing hats , shirts any team out fits? 2. B for the home teams what do you see most people wearing? 3. Little Havana in Miami , 1. in Miami did you and your family eat outside on the patio dinners and Lunch? 2. from Little Havana how far is it to where the Dolphins play, Marlins, Heat Florida Panthers ? now to the Caribbean , back in Miami looks like a nice record shop Rust wax , . Thanks for sharing .

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Hey Mark ! I'll start answering.. Yeah, Manhattan Beach is 30 minutes from downtown LA in good traffic flow.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Did you see the video ? The beach courts are always full.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Sure, all of those towns can be called LA.. Although most name those towns individually.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

You'll always see a lot of LA caps in So Cal. ( Dodgers ).

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

In Miami, we ate inside, mostly.

[@pau8465]

They were playing some great tunes in the last record store...do you know any of those artists. Love your videos JT! Happy New Year!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I'm glad you asked about the music.. Let me look at a photo I took of that double record the store owner was spinning.. They are local West Palm and sound like Phish.. sort of..

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Paul.. I won't forget to find out that killer music, I called them just now. I had asked them to spin something that I wouldn't get a copyright alert on. Excellent band, and I will get back to you soon on this because.. I need to know also !

[@pau8465]

Thanks JT...Your picks are always interesting. We have the same tastes on a lot of stuff. You have also turned me on to other great music. I love the footage of your great record store visits. I'm grateful for you. Best wishes to you and your family!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thank you for that, Paul ! I will keep it up as I love to film my journeys thrifting and all over ! We are going to Japan and Thailand again. I'm gonna do Tower in Shibuya again.. and Disk Union.. The must record store with 6 levels of shopping just like Tower ! Can't wait, and Bangkok always had good records as well ! Appreciated ✌

[@pau8465]

@jtsrecordroom3963 Awesome! Looking forward to those Shares!