Ten Best Used Vinyl Finds -2023

[@davidellis5141]

So Alone is an amazing record. On his radio show , Bob Dylan plsyed " You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory " & said he'd wish he had written something that good.

[@vinylrichie007]

I don’t think So Alone is as good as the Heartbreakers. I find it a bit uneven and I’m not sure what I think about the horns on some of the songs. I need to give it more listens.

[@marktrickett5081]

I enjoy the LAMF demos outtakes album

[@33RPMVinyl]

When I was collecting records I was always on the lookout for that SRC album. In all the years collecting I never did see a copy of that album in the wild.

[@sideshowtink]

So Alone was one of my fave LPs. I got that as soon as it came out back in the day! Would love to find that Los Baby's LP

[@vinylrichie007]

Maybe I need to listen to it more. I think it has some good songs but not at good as the Heartbreakers.

[@andrewh7085]

Forgot all about ubrown. Weather balloon was one of my favorite songs back in the day. Thanks

[@dixielandfarm]

That SRC pickup is definitely cool. I never noticed you had the hype sticker on the Stones record - nice.

[@GGfunhouse]

I just wanted to say I like the channel. I agree with you about Sonic Youth. I like the early stuff by them too. Gish is a fantastic pickup.

[@vinylrichie007]

I appreciate that! Happy New Year

[@franksmusic2880]

I can’t listen to Smashing Pumpkins because of the vocals but how can you favor them over Johnny Thunder’s first solo album? My favorite in your list is the James Brown album, not one of his best but still a good one. That live Stones mid sixties album is nothing but one big scream, so the screams sound better in mono..🤣 Happy New Year Richie.🎉

[@vinylrichie007]

The stereo version of the live Stones is a mess. The screaming is barely audible during the songs on the mono version. I like So Alone but not as much as the Heartbreakers.

[@TheHSIHP]

The Thunders album is pretty awful IMO.

[@cosmicvinyl2937]

Wow an amazing batch of records! Love that Gish LP! I picked up that same press about 3 years ago and I was stoked becuz unlike the Smashing Pumpkins other albums, it was actually affordable LoL! I see those Los Baby’s records only when I’m scrolling around online I don’t think give ever seen them in the wild. I still kick myself for not picking up a copy of that Feminine Complex record when I seen it awhile back as I’ll not likely see it again at the price they were asking. I love that SRC album! Great 60’s stuff! Man you just can’t go wrong with the early Stones records! Man you had a damn good year Rich! Here’s to many more awesome finds in 2024! 🍻 Happy anew Year! ✨✌️👽✨

[@vinylrichie007]

That Gish album was not expensive. The store had the foil version of Siamese Dreams and it was pushing $100. The Feminine Complex isn’t good enough to beat yourself up for not getting it. Happy New Year and hoping your wife is doing fine.

[@mistery-ed7900]

Long ago in downtown LA I would see albums like that Los Babys. Like a fool I passed on those. If I only knew. I've got an OG of Feminine Complex which replaced a reissue. OK album.

[@vinylrichie007]

I also remember seeing a lot of albums like Los Babys snd thinking how cheesy. I like the Feminine Complex but it is by no means a classic.

[@TommysVinylnaut]

Nice picks. Never see Los Babys type of albums here for sure. Happy New Year Richie!

[@vinylrichie007]

The Los Babys type of records could be found in certain areas of LA. Now not so much. Happy New Year!

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

Enjoyed the video, my friend love the Stones album

[@vinylrichie007]

Rock on!

[@merlinthemagus]

Vinyl Richie,The Birthday Party were an anarchic post punk band. I’ve got a feeling you’d like all of their stuff. While solo Nick Cave & the bad seeds is more in line with gothic pop. Think latter day Elvis mixed with late 60s Scott Walker. If you’re interested in dipping into solo Nick Cave then I would highly recommend “Your Funeral…My Trial” every album since he put that album out in the mid 80s has been a variation on it. Well except for Ghosteen, but that’s another story. You can pick up a remastered/reissue of YF…MT for not a lot.

[@nearwildheaven4840]

Love Smashing Pumpkins, I do like Siamese Dream more than Gish, but both excellent albums. Sister was a good find, I have a censored copy of that, cool you found an original. SRC is just great, too bad their other albums never hit the high mark like that one. Birthday Party's Junkyard LP is one of my favorites, I have one Nick Cave LP, but I never listen to it. Some heavy reggae there with U-Roy, I've only ever listened to Bob Marley, so I need to check that one out. That Stones live kicks it in mono! Some pretty cool finds this year Rich, here's hoping you find some killer stuff in the new year!

[@SOUPENE]

Happy New year Vinyl Richie.

[@vinylrichie007]

Happy new year!

[@mazzysmusic]

Smokin reggae 🎉

[@vinylrichie007]

That album cover is the definition of smokin reggae.

[@darkspar72]

I love to smoke some reggae. Edibles not so much.

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

I'm off to play some James Brown. And I'd add that Stones album to my wants list, if I had one. That's a solid recommendation. Happy New Year VR, and keep the videos coming in '24.

[@seekingathread]

SRC is great, just that one for me. I've listened to see if I need to purge but definitely not. I always loved Pisces Iscariot the most from the Pumpkins. I'm kind of with you on Nick Cave, I have 1 LP and a couple Birthday Party including that one. It's great. Dread In A Babylon is indeed killer. Have a reissue, check out the cover for the original Jamaican press. It's even better!

[@lauher21]

I got that stones in mono it is so dope like the kids say lmao

[@vinylrichie007]

You are arrogant for liking that.

[@FatCityVinyl]

I did an entire video on U Roy when he passed away. Think that's the album I have two copies of, one on the Virgin label with the girls and the dragon and then the green label circa the early 80's. Got the Feminine Complex framed on my wall, several years ago I was digging while on holiday in another city and found a copy in a 3 for $1 bin at a record store I'd never been to before, not a perfect album but a pretty nice find anyway. Happy new year Rich

[@vinylrichie007]

My U Roy is on Virgin with the two girls. I don’t remember seeing your U Roy video. I will check it out. Happy New Year!

[@ralphbolton4865]

Got Live was the first Stones album I bought. Happy New Year Richie!

[@vinylrichie007]

We had that album when I was a kid.

[@mariawesley7583]

Firstly, I absolutely love that shirt! Second, I was recently going through my collection and realized that the Sonic Youth album I bought in 1987 has the uncensored cover. You're right about the 2 pictures that are now censored (Disney characters and the Richard Avedon photo). It also says, "The" Sonic Youth. How in demand is it? I get conlicting data from Discogs. Wishing you all the best in 2024!

[@vinylrichie007]

My daughter got me this shirt. I think there is some demand for the Sonic Youth album. Nothing like a Beatles however.

[@Wyoming_Dave]

that SRC album, now that's the one i'd like to find!! and just wanted to say, you guys were funny on rachel's ghost show this morning(not the whole show) but i watched a bit of it on replay.

[@vinylrichie007]

The SRC is probably the best of the bunch. I don’t go on Rachel’s stream very often. In fact I rarely watch.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Man, Richie.. I love that Gish record ! I picked up a 2nd press of it a few years back. In the early 90s, when I first heard it, I went out and bought the Cd ! Nick Cave can be Luke warm for me at times as well. 🎵

[@vinylrichie007]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 Gish is the only Smashing Pumpkins that I have on vinyl. The others are too expensive.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

@vinylrichie007 Absolutely ! If I ever run into a deal on Siamese Dream.. I'll get a copy.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I have never seen that James Brown album, I would have bought it just for the art work. I have yet to bring in Smashing Pumpkins back into my collection, those albums can be spendy. I would like the first couple of albums. My wife says everything sounds weird unless it’s Neil Diamond or Captain and Tennille. We don’t spend any time listening to music together.

[@vinylrichie007]

Listening to music most of the time I’m in the other room with the door shut or with headphones on. Gish is not too expensive. The others are ridiculously expensive.

[@sorinvinyl1523]

I have The Payback but I don't have Hell. Sex Machine is probably my favorite James Brown album. I also got my copy of SRC this year, the guitars are definitely the strong point. I've never heard of Los Baby's, looks pretty cool. Uroy sounds awesome as well. Feminine Complex is a great find. Just got my copy of Got Live a few days ago. Great finds!

[@vinylrichie007]

I bought The Payback when it came out. I thought 2 songs were great, another okay and the rest bored me. Albums like Los Babys could be found in certain areas of LA. Not any more. I always thought they were corny. Happy New Year!

[@RandallWeaver]

SRC record looks great; I've never heard it, but I'd like to get it. Los Babys on ECO - fantastic if it sounds like the Ventures. Don't think I'll come across it in Nashville. U-Roy looks cool - I'll stream some of that one. Cool stack of records - happy New Year Vinyl Richie!

[@vinylrichie007]

I’m very happy with this stack. Happy New Year!

[@deeg8849]

3:23. I thought only McCartney got the “wanker one’s” treatment?

[@vinylrichie007]

Oh no. I once said that the song Oh Yoko demonstrated that John could write a wanker song.

[@L.E.55472]

Happy new year to you Pat....🎉🎆🎊🎆 I’ve never seen that James Brown album! Coolio! Along w SRC👏🏻Los Babys for sure peaks my interest!!! Stay awesome Rich 👏🏻🥂🥳

[@vinylrichie007]

That James Brown is typical of the 70’s Funk sound. It is very solid. Happy New Year!

[@L.E.55472]

@@vinylrichie007 thanks Pat! Appreciate the info

[@block-head2982]

Normally agree with you on stuff but smashing pumpkins being better than so alone, that’s gotta be like a punk rock war crime

[@vinylrichie007]

I like the Heartbreakers more than So Alone. I need to listen to So Alone more but I find it uneven. I think the first 3 Smashing Pumpkins albums are great.

[@TheHSIHP]

Gish and Siamese Dream are great. I have the same Gish reissue and I have an early pressing of Siamese Dream.

[@pauloalexandrepaixaodeoliv3899]

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[@JGYokohama1]

I do want that SRC...

[@BobbyGass5]

I love early James Brown. His 50s and early 60s music. By the very late 60s James had changed his R&B and Soul schtick into a funky thingy and he lost me as a fan. Tastes changed by the late 60s as well as my own. Love that Stones album, that's a given, lol.... Happy New Year Pat...

[@ClassicRockRene]

You should call yourself vinyl Richie, Rich

[@vinylrichie007]

I do.

[@deeg8849]

7:43. Full album details please (artist, album name). Thx. Happy New Year Rich

[@vinylrichie007]

Happy New Year

[@deeg8849]

Name of the artist?​@@vinylrichie007