Record Store Tour and brining HEAT back into my collection along with THE famous censored poster

[@mad4vinyl802]

Wow - I'm blown away by the condition of your Dead Kennedy's album. Complete with all the inserts and poster - you just don't find those anymore! Money well spent. That record store looked as if they had a really nice selection of 45's. A++ I've heard the sound quality on the MoFi Bill Wither's album is second to none?? You picked up some SERIOUS heat for sure.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I was nice to find some critical pieces that I use to have. I was glad I went back and grabbed the DK album or I would have been kicking myself a very long time. Do you collect 45s? I use to but with space restrictions and too lazy to get up I stopped. I use to have a lot of 70s 45s, AM radio hits. Withers album did sound wonderful, I had been waiting for that for quite some time. I got lucky!

[@Harrispilton22]

I’ve still got my Frankenchrist with poster I bought from Our Price in 1985! My mum ordered me to take it off the wall & replace it with a picture of Annie Lennox! Sadly the Annie Lennox poster is lost.. There’s a great documentary of Bill Withers on KZbin called Still Bill by BBC4. Incredibly humble girl who seemed baffled by his success at times. One of my all time favourites.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Thank you for the heads up on the Bill Withers documentary, that would be excellent. I had just washed a great Velvet Underground documentary on Apple TV. So many dang places to watch stuff, crazy world. Mom didn’t like the poster. Talk to her about censorship. I also bought it when it came out but it was a little later so it had no poster.

[@davidellis5141]

Hi Steve - Nice Boomtown 🐀 verbal gaffe * I Don't Like Mondays ( You said Sundays ) I saw Geldof & the boys at The Ambassador Hotel ( Where RFK was assassinated) & they were really good - They also opened for Aerosmith the next night & Geldof took the stage & said " Aerosmith suck " & they didn't go over well. I used to go to the now defunct Play It Again in Royal Oak. The owner , Alan turned me on to both The Verve & Slowdive. I like The Yes Album & Close To The Edge by Yes & 90125 is like all Trevor Horn Productions nice ear 🍬. I'm thinking of a Holiday in Cambodia 🇰🇭 .

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

When I was replaying it I heard that but then said screw it lol, I am the king of the gaffe. Haha. Holiday in Cambodia, that is an all time favorite song. I will have an OG from my local shop on that album! Too funny about Geldof slagging Aerosmith, haha. Great way to play a shorter set, get booed off the stage. Weird combination of artist. I have one Slowdive but do need more, I really like them also David

[@MelindaMurphy]

What a great stack of records. I love that Yes album too. My mom had Time Passages on an 8 track tape when we were kids and I have always loved that song. The Bill Withers album is wonderful as well. I should be getting my copy of the RSD Miles Davis album soon. Can't wait! Take care.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Enjoy Live Evil Melinda. Time Passeges, the whole album is so beautiful, so many great memories but I was 19 when it came out lol. So funny how my family was musical but never bought records. It was just an expense they would not allow, listen to the radio instead lol. I was the rebel and tended to spend my money rather quickly on records Some of these albums were such a part of my teen years, they make me smile which is what music is all about

[@hubtunes9607]

UHF Records is great! Ive scored some cool stuff there. Wonderful brunch place right down the street called Pronto.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Royal Oak has always been a favorite haunt of mine in my travels to Detroit. There are 4 more seriously good stores within a few miles of UHF. Also the eating is outstanding. UHF introduced me to The Lyres, The Clean, The Chills etc…. They had a heck of an import section 10 years ago

[@johnbyrne8900]

Hey Steve - another great video. Finally some things I’m familiar with. Nice score on that Frankenchrist LP. Starship, CCR, Yes and Bill Withers. Nice vintage stuff. I think I sent you some live Bill Withers and a Starship show in one of my ‘stacks’. Timeless stuff. That Yes album was one I used as a ‘demo’ when I used to help hook up people’s stereos in the dorms back in college. I would hook up folks stereos for ‘free’ just to get a peek at what vinyl they had and what kind of system they had. Cool way to learn who had the better collections and who to hang with at the dorm towers I lived in. Would blare that Yes album out the Windows of the dorm towers with the volume at max. Memories. Still hobbling around here in Baltimore and getting better every day. Finally got my turntable up and running. Only have about 30 LPs with me so far, but it’s a start and many more soon. I’ll send another real letter soon; still no computer here yet. Good to hear your enthusiasm for the latest batch you scored. Still hanging in there, hope your doing the same! Good collecting, DOC in Baltimore

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I think you need a Lap Top Doc. Great way to get working on that book. I have been playing a lot of the CDs lately. Courtney Barnett, a lot of the blues CDs , Tom Petty and more. They are definitely a lot of fun. It is great to hear your getting better. You definitely got the right attitude to heal quickly. I really loved the part where you spent time on that island, fascinating stuff. Talk about a great adventure and learning about lives priorities huh. Good to show something once in awhile that you know. These were definitely some favorites that put a smile on the face. Do you have an I Pad or are you watching all this on the phone? Come to think of it my TV does have You Tube now also. So good to hear from you Doc, thank you for the update Steve

[@scottspinner1]

Great haul Steve. I don’t like Mondays. Lol. We love Sundays. Fantastic dead Kennedy’s lp. You flipped the poster to quick couldn’t quite make it out.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I did not want to dwell on that poster, it was a lot of penis’s and vaginas lol. I noticed I said that wrong when I replayed it but figured why change it Yes Sunday is video day, need to love it George haha

[@dixielandfarm]

Sometimes I found a pricey record store will at least clue me into things maybe I should keep an eye out for, or pay attention to. Sure, they won't get my money, but still an education. Always loved that Dead Kennedy's cover. Any time I hear the title Time Passages, I hear Al sing TIME pass-a-ges in my head, like a Pavlov response.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Lol, I totally understand Time Passages, same thing happens to me. I played that album a lot when it came out. Do Shriners still drive little cars? What was a parade without them, I think people joined just in hopes of getting to drive one of them lol

[@oldguysmusicstuff2896]

Now that's a record store. I hope to get to a real record store on the holidays. First snow here today. shoveling is so much fun. I got that Dead Kennedys album, no poster but I have the inner sleeve. I got 2 other albums and a t shirt by them. I got to do a video on them. I just ordered Year of the Cat on CD. Earth was the last JS I bought, Spitfire was the album after Red Octopus and then Earth. Always enjoy watching Steve.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Spitfire, forgot about that one, not a bad one either. The 70s album is how I discovered that group and they still remind me of listening to the clock radio in my room at night. I’m am building back my DK collection. My local store is selling me Fresh Fruit and Plastic Surgery, both OG. I would then have the three albums that I really need. We have 60 mph winds coming in tomorrow. It could be a real mess.

[@diamond_marimba]

that's a good looking shop, i used to go to Shelby Township for work years ago, not far from there. glad you went back for the DK record, you may never see a copy like that again, and yes, i think keeping the shink is fully warranted in these historical hype sticker cases.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I know Shelby Township well. Use to have to check on a Kmart in that area. There are about 5 other record stores within 5 miles of UHF. It is a favorite area of mine. I have passed up on some items in the past and then really regretted it, I have learned my lesson. Some things are hard to find like this album. Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@FatCityVinyl]

We got it all on UHF, wasn't that a Weird Al song back in the day...shop looks cool, bet you could spend hours browsing there with books and music mags and much more. Love the enthusiasm, yeah if all you can think about is a record and whether you should buy it, you probably should...just a general rule for life lol. I used to leave shrink on new records but somebody tipped me that they can constrict over time in the shelves and cause warping; sure enough I went back and checked some records I had bought a few years before and found a couple with bent covers from the shrink contracting. So since then, off it comes but I usually leave it in place on records that have had it on for 30 or 40 years already, I figure those are safe enough ha. Maybe loosen it up if it is on really tight. Never much cared for Owner Of A Lonely Heart that got all the airplay at the time but I did like the lesser known Leave It, ah just those song titles take me back to tuning in to my tinny little AM radio. My first one was shaped like an orange if you can believe it, think you unscrewed it or something at the middle to adjust the dial. Forgot all about that until fairly recently. Cheers Steve!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I never really had that issue with shrink wrap. I had a few that felt tight that I took off but otherwise no issue. At my age I’ll probably be dead by the time they warp lol. AM radio, it was special when we were growing up. We had a clock radio and every night and morning we would listen to it to see what was playing. The Top 40 countdown was also required listening. You had one of those cool radios! Good memories Doug

[@JDsmiffy1]

Hi Steve, nice to see the Frankenchrist LP with the penis poster. It is a work of art, and all men have one! I also have the original issue with the poster, didn't realise it was so valuable. Never listened to The Clean so I will look them up. Live Evil is a superb record, my UK original sounds fantastic! There is a very good Boomtown Rats documentary on BBC Four about their origins - Johnny Fingers used to wear pyjamas to school and the headmaster was furious and told him to go home and change - he came back to school in a different pair of pyjamas. Cheers, Paul

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I would enjoy seeing that Boomtown documentary. Interesting group. Paul you probably have a lot of crazy expensive albums. Everything has really jumped up. I was surprised to see that DK album going for over $200 with the poster and order form. The Clean is great along with The Chills. Both were awesome New Zealand Thanks for watching Paul

[@memyselfmyvinyl894]

Looks like a great shop. If the Dead Kennedys was gnawing on you that much, Im glad you went back and got it. Hype sticker is great. Im not familiar with that particular album or poster but good for you Steve. Your excitement says it all.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I have passed on things before and then regret it. Some albums you may never see again. This was a great addition for sure. Enjoyed your stereo set up Kevin

[@davidguerre6896]

Great stuff😉🎶 cheers, David.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

David, thank you so much for watching! I hope all is well in France. Merry Christmas to you and your wife !!!

[@RandyforRoyals]

I'm glad you find some finds that were on your want lists. The Dead Kennedys' album looks in immaculate shape. I skipped the Miles Davis on RSD and went back a couple of days later and grabbed it.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

They made plenty of those Live Evil, I know I could have easily found it later. Same with Hendrix in Paris which my local store just got some more of. Enjoy the weekend Randy

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

Loved the record store tour. Bill Withers is one of the best. The poster is kinda of interesting. I don’t think the Queen would let me frame and hang that in the music room. Al Stewart ‘s album is so good. I think I have two copies of the OG. I have Boom Town Rats but I think they have the greatest band name ever. CCR’s first album would be great to have. That’s awesome. As always enjoyed the video.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Hi Tony, Withers has a special voice, you can feel the soul in his music. I did not show Patty the poster either lol. Al Stewart made some great music. I always liked the tales he told in his songs. Always appreciate you dropping by

[@ballroom23]

Looks like an amazing store/ So many good records to drop some serious coin on.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

You are right. The place is not where you get bargains but you can find some really interesting records. I try to visit record stores, besides my local guy, only once a month as they do cost me lol

[@BobbyGass5]

Dead Kennedy's huh? I like those Shriners guys. They always had a ball when they came up to Toronto.... They'd give us kids tickets to the circus. Us kids loved those old guys in the little cars wearing the funny hats. Yeah we loved them big time. They seemed like big kids to us not adults. LOL

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Ah yes, free tickets to the Shrine Circus. Even in small town Nebraska they came through, at least the circus did. That was always a big deal. Those are days gone by. Now people get mad because the animals are not treated right. Circuses are no more, just a memory Bobby

[@psychedelicpunkster6840]

.... It lingered in my mind all day long into the evening that's when I called the record store up and spoke to the owner about the record he said he would reserve it for me beings I was a good customer. So now I have a minty copy of the DKs first album. A bit pricey but...

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

A bit pricey but everyone you look at it you smile. Glad you got that. That version is on my list, maybe someday

[@michellequinn3122]

Some great 👍 finds

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Thank you Michelle, it is always exciting to find some of your lost records.

[@moviesandgrooves9840]

Hey Steve, That store even had some comic books! :) I am really glad you just flashed that poster because there was nothing enticing about that album visually. I am sorry those guys in white go carts, there is nothing cute or funny about them. I guess it would be fitting that album cover would include a repulsive poster. LOL I hope music sounds great which I trust it is since I trust your music taste. ;) Thanks for the show. Take care! ~NammaN~

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Well let’s say Dead Kennedy’s is not form everyone NamaN. You don’t want to drive around in a little car. That use to be very popular in parades. Always good to hear from you my friend

[@martinmanning4566]

Cool to see this, this did not exist when I lived in Royal Oak I don't think. I left in 1992. My only memory of the sole music store downtown was seeing a Recipe for Hate poster in the window. I went to Harmony House a few miles away

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Martin I have not heard of harmony house. I began going to Detroit around 2008 for work. There are four very good r3cords stores within 5 miles of this place. It is my favorite area to hit in Detroit

[@martinmanning4566]

@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 I'll have to plan to go back and visit, I know it's changed so much. It's become an expensive area last I heard. A little side note, a girl that lived down the street from me became a bass player, playing indie rock and was in Outrageous Cherry for a few albums. Alice Cooper covered the title song Our Love Will Change the World, from the album of the same name, on his recent Detroit Stories record. She played on the original which is kinda cool to see someone from my neighborhood do that :)

[@BluesGuyVinyl]

How did I get almost a week behind? Weird... Oh well, great show. Nice little record store. Thanks for the tour. Congratulations on finding a nice, complete copy of DK's 'Frankenchrist'. I used to have that back in the day... no idea what happened to the poster though. Take care. Cheers!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Yeah the DK was special. One of those unexpected finds. That is why I limit myself going to other record stores, too many of those special costly unexpected finds lol

[@diamondneedles1000]

Killer pick ups!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Thank you Drew, fun to find these especially DK!

[@jamesgriffithsmusic]

Great selection Steve, I totally agree about 90125, it's always been my favourite Yes album. A lot of it is to do with personal memories and associations, but I do think the record is incredibly produced by Trevor Horn. I really like Time Passages with the great Alan Parsons production. I've been meaning to make an Al Stewart video for so long now, it's ridiculous. By the way, I don't find that Geiger poster disgusting at all...maybe there's something wrong with me. Try looking at is as if you're a medical man and it might take on a different hue. Enjoy your weekend, cheers, James

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

A lot of people didn’t find the poster disgusting, maybe the butts were too hairy lol. I would love to watch your video on AL Stewart. I loved his stories, he did so many historical songs. I had read he always wanted to be a rocker but he got tramped in more this slower vein of songwriting. His voice was perfect fir the songs he sang. I had a lot of his albums but this one holds the most meaning for me. Trevor Horn was on fire when he did the Yes album, seemed like he could do no wrong

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

UHF like the 80's movie !! Great big store ! Would have to break out my other card..love New Zealand bands, in general..did you go to the south side of PR ? Just got Frankencrist on Cd for 1.00.. have it in the car... would love the vinyl. but pleased to have the music, never had this one..

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I stayed two days in Ponce, it’s my favorite place. The Hilton has a golf course and they gave me a heck of a room. I really want to stay a few days in St Croix. Now if I could only convince my wife island living is great lol.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

@Steven Carlson Keep working on that ! LOL ! You might get what you wish for.. I too want to at least re visit the V.I. ✌️

[@RandallWeaver]

Wow, you filled in a lot of classic gaps (CCR, YES, etc). Very cool that you found the Kennedys record...where are you going to hang that poster? Cool Clean album too...great band. Thanks for the update Steve!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I have not even bothered to show it to my wife. Paris Hilton commented he put it up in his room and his mom made him take it down. Annie Lennox went up instead lol. Nice batch of favorites Randy

[@BadEnglishRecs]

So are going to put that Dead Kennedy's poster wall of living room? ;) Bill WIthers is one of those artists that I should listen more. I like. CCR is something that I buy everytime if I see it cheap on CD. Awesome band. John Fogerty is coming to Finland next summer. But... So awesome looking that record store. And I think I saw there many interesting albums. mr. Finglish (Bäd English Recs)

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

No kidding, Fogerty in Finland. He must be very old by now, older then me even haha. Are you going to go see him? If you find a Bill Withers Greatest Hits CD it is well worth getting. Is it snowy by you now Mr Finglish?

[@memyselfmyvinyl894]

My Bill Withers just arrived. Im excited to play it. Im looking for an early press of that Betty Davis.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I wish I could find an early press of that Davis album also, I would snap it up quickly. That is some real funky stuff. Enjoy Withers, it’s great

[@offthebeatentracks4515]

To know how many of those posters were included with the records, you'd need a Giger Counter.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Lmao, well done Darrell

[@tinaferrazzoli8006]

Hello Steve; Some nice store footage, looks well stocked. The music playing in the background would work for the Sunday morning show. Some real good vinyl pick ups. Hope you did not overspend on the Dead Kennedy's. Enjoy the spins!! Take care. Tina & Pat!~

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

That us I was so loud, I think they cranked it up on me. It is a nice story, I can always find some treasures I got some money off the DK album so I was happy I’m a good schmoozer lol. PR was so relaxing for me, did very little but play some golf until I lost all my balls lol

[@edhughes2456]

I also was lucky enough to grab the Bill Withers MOFI myself last week. Wonderful album with awesome SQ.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Isn’t it great, such enjoyable listening. I have been waiting patiently for that to be repressed. Awesome stuff Ed

[@vinylizingprogger]

Congrats on your find Steve. Not my kind of poster either, but I can totally understand the collector attraction. We might have 12 inches of winter coming. Tomorrow night will be a fine night for listening to records. I am getting increasingly less interested in winter. Take care, Richard

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Richard, I am so done with winter, I hate being cold. 60 mph wind blowing into MI tomorrow. Warning are out all over the place, crazy stuff. I won’t be putting up the poster lol

[@christopherkibler511]

Steve, I couldn't see the price for that Dewey Redman on BYG in the New Arrivals at the record store. H. R. Giger has produced lots of very interesting artwork, besides the Dead Kennedys. Thanks, Chris

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I bet he has made some very interesting things. I need to look him up Chris to see some of his other works of art. I am not familiar with Dewy Rodman but sounds like I missed a good one

[@33RPMVinyl]

Can't believe you left Naked Angels on the wall (provided it was an original Straight pressing).

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Well Jeff, I show the walls for one reason only, to find out what I missed. I have no idea about Naked Angels

[@psychedelicpunkster6840]

Cheers Steve -O , i got all bjigidi when you were reviewing the DKs 3rd Album. I can relate with your story about seeing it in the store walking away and couldn't get it off your mind until you went back and finally picked it up. I found myself doing the exact same thing when I spotted the very first DKs album in the orange cover 1st issue

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Orange Cover, wow congrats on getting that. It is so elusive. There have been times when I have not done that and then I just regret it so I tend to go back. Some albums are just a once in a life time find. Then you check Discogs snd see the stupid prices people are asking. Yes I was glad i did this

[@psychedelicpunkster6840]

@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 Your absolutely right. I can remember a number of times I saw something that caught my eye and walked away sometimes I'd come back and the item would still be there and I still pass it up then I come back again and it's gone moral of the story if it catches your eye to begin with snag it up don't walk away

[@michiganrecordclub4484]

Are you ready for another shocker? I'm gonna get rid of all my punk. I pulled them all from my collection. Guess what is in the bunch. Yup. Frankenchrist. Oh well. Glad you got a good copy. And no, it doesn't have the poster. I would have sold that a long time ago. Glad you had a good time last weekend.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

No way, getting rid of punk. I need to check that out Bill. You are creating a collection of what you like best. As we age that is so important.

[@georgealanlpsandcds9311]

Nice to see you in the middle of the week Steve - very interesting Dead Kennedy's - not sure I get the banned art work, those type of album covers to me are meaningless and really takes away from the music - just my humble opinion - yeah!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

The album cover was fine with the DK, it was the poster of penises and vaginas that everyone all worked up. Good point about art work George.

[@henrys3629]

I'm "jonesing" for some new records, but I limited my search criteria too much if you can believe that. Looking to add some modern techno, but the cheapest from my favorite label is $60 and in UK! Uh, I'll try something a tad closer.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

OMG, Techno, I use to have a lot of CDs that were techno but never an album. Not surprised they are all in the UK. I have some groups I would like to get albums from but the albums are all in Europe that price is just too high for shipping. Good luck Henry on your search

[@henrys3629]

@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 Well, I bought some "mystery lost" from an Ebay seller from Portland Oregon. You can buy them 1 at a time, 50 or 100 at a time. $3.99 ea or $.99 no cover. I only bought 4 because I don't have high hopes.

[@Localbandography]

I have an OG of the DK but it is missing the hype sticker and the poster. Saw two on the wall there I have to call about damnit.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Lmao Dave, job done! What did you see Dave? They had some heat but not the cheapest. I really wanted to pick up that Lee Morgan also but I had spent too much already. The DK was my prize. Jim has the other 2 DKs I need

[@TheWinston7777]

I go to that store alot.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

If I had mentioned your name Martin would I have gotten a discount? They tend to be higher but wow do they get some good stuff.

[@TheWinston7777]

@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 My name would not get anyone a discount but it should. I love going to Royal Oak. It is like a clean version of Portland Oregon but much smaller.

[@JGYokohama1]

Hope wife isn't watching... I've got the Japanese copy of Withers.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Lol, no kidding, I take it you found that on line Jeff.

[@JGYokohama1]

@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 Japanese thrift store for a couple dollars NM. Lol