Why Do I Thrift So Much ? And A Sure Thing From Bill's !

Another Journey Into The Unknown ! It's Fun To Be Surprised By Record Finds.. Thanks !

[@cristianosorio2517]

Hi JT!! so cool to see you had a good shopping at those two thrift stores.... sometimes you get lucky and find gems among other stuff. And always enjoy your stories from back in the day too. cheers and be well

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Ok.. You're gonna like this, Cristian.. And thanks for all of that. I just got back from Bill's, and I picked up my first Accept album . It's a double called Metal Masters ! UK pressing on Razor.. clean vinyl, jacket so so.. I love it ! I'll let you know what I think, and I bet you have a copy, at least on Cd. 🤘

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I look forward to the day when some one will be doing a video about going to JTs garage to buy records. Should be very exciting lol. Glad you found some stuff that out a smile on your face

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I won't be doing it like Bill.. How ' bout you, Steve ? How are you gonna unload all of those represses ? One at a time on Discogs ? There is a crew of two coming over to Bill's later.. They're helping him with removing a sofa, and of course, the three of us are there for the records ! Nice guys, and I don't mind the company. I have had this honey hole to myself for well over a year ! How's the move going ?

[@gottogetit4142]

JT, you are so lucky to be able to thrift and find wonderful records for so cheap. I live in the Bay Area and I have yet to find an awesome place to thrift at those great prices...Keep having fun!!!!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

OK.. Come to Reno, and we'll go out and see if we get lucky ! ⚡️ I'm off on Mon- Tues. Keep looking in The Bay, though.. The magic will happen ! Thanks 🫡

[@vikingbrace]

Yes! I love it. You are one of the true thrifters and that’s one reason your channel is so popular. I still love to go through the bins. Still excites me. Sometimes I’ll have an idea of what I’d like to find and most times something just appears. Great video JT

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thanks, Gary ! I'm.. ( All of the SF fans ) ..Are pretty beat up this morning. Super Bowl hang-over one might say. Incredible season, though, for my team. On to college hoops, NBA, and spring training ! I won't be watching Sports Center for a while 🤣

[@harrysmusicroom]

some really nice finds, I always learn something watching you videos.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thank you for that , Harry ! I'm not sure what I said, but I do try to prep a bit before filming. I like knowing where and when bands got started, where they originated, and fun stuff about things that happened to them along the way ! And being surprised like I mentioned, and discovering albums that I had never ever heard of makes all of this a total blast ! 🎵

[@dannyb.3924]

Funny you mention not carrying around a "Hit List". I have one only to remind me of the LPs I want for my collection. Like you I do like being surprised at what I may find because that's part of the fun. Many thanks for another great video! Very enjoyable!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I really need to have one in the car when I drive around. Especially for the retail shops ! I'm going to Japan and Thailand.. And I will be needing that "Hit List" Haha 😉Thank you for watching these.. I like to film to process of hunting for good vinyl ! Cool, Danny 🧐

[@Thevinylscavenger]

That was a pretty neat growing up story in Las Vegas never heard anything like that before. I don't have a hit list either I like to be surprised and remain open minded, keep learning and being surprised even by the uncoolest of records. Thanks for sharing.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I like.. " Being surprised even by the uncoolest records" !! Agreed, I picked up a perfect copy of Peter and Gordon and Jay & The Americans, both 2 dollars each. P&G is easy to hear their nice melodies and wonderful harmonies.. Jay & The Americans is a bigger stretch for me.. He sings like Roy Orbison ( a good thing, actually ) but the material is too vanilla for me ! Just an example of keeping an open mind, like you say... Thanks ! Vegas was amazing to grow up in during that early time.

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

Love the thrift store ride alongs. Thrifting is fun as long as the thrift stores don’t get crazy in pricing.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I know ! The last store was a bit out of hand, although I really like the owners, and I have pulled major vinyl gold out of his store in the past ! Thanks Tony, and Hi to your wife !

[@northcarolinavinylpicker]

Another great bunch of tunes JT. Your carrying the torch for picken. Take care art

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thanks, Art.. I guess I am. I miss Tuco's adventures.. I'm glad he hit the mother lode ! And I'm sure he's tuning in his collection and selling a lot ! We might see him again when he needs more inventory. 🎵

[@deancronin6934]

I’ve also struck gold at the thrift shop, found Bit O’ Soul by the Music Explosion in excellent shape, Waylon’s first album, the Heptones, and Marty Robbins the Gunfighter

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Wow ! Awesome, Dean. I like all of these, and Waylon's first one I do want ! I'm listening to "A Little Of Soul" right now, and added it to my new playlist of 60's bangers ! Thanks, Dean. The Heptones and Marty.. Cool !

[@davidellis5141]

I'd like to have that Jennifer Warnes & the track selection on The Ventures is excellent as is the packaging. Hope the Kansas City & San Francisco fans behave themselves this week ! Be cool to visit " Radio Row " !

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Man.. It's gonna be tense in Vegas.. I'm sure ! Man.. I hope my team can pull this one off, we'll see ! The J. Warnes is excellent. I hadn't heard it in a very long time, and remember how nice of a listen it is !

[@Cookingwithsteveg]

Great finds JT! Many collectors have given up on thrifting for multiple reasons. Myself, I only need one reason to never give up thrifting. It all depends on where we go and who’s running the show. 6 years ago I found a 3rd state Stereo Butcher Cover in amazing condition at a Goodwill Bookstore 3 minutes from my home! I continue shopping there to this day. Finding holy grail records is one reason I’ll never stop thrifting however it’s definitely not the main reason. I love records. I love looking through them no matter what I find or don’t find. That Jimmy Reed is beautiful! Blondie played with the Stones for over 15 years. Great find. I have a sealed copy of that record. I need to crack it open and have a listen. Keep on thrifting, JT. 😎

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I have a history of doing really well thrifting, and now.. I'm pretty locked in ! Some shops will call me to let me know records came in ! ( not so much , lately ). After work, I will be 1 of 3 digging at Bill's. I had it to myself for a whole year and pulled so many terrific records out of there, at an average of 5 dollars each. These new guys are cool, and one of them runs a concession , so he is always looking for inventory. Thanks, Steve ! Thrifting is such a sport for me, and I love the cheap heat as much as the bangers ! 🤙

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Yeah.. Blondie is The Man ! He performed Wild Honey and Sail On Sailor with Brian Wilson here in town back in 2018 ? What a show.. And Brian looked right at me ( I was right under him ) during his closer.. Love and Mercy ! Holy wow, on that one.. The Wondermints are absolutely amazing !

[@mountainmanpicker2023]

Great video! I too have to Thrift at some of the places I don't want to but that's when I sometimes find the best surprises. Thanks for another good video, JT!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

It's always good to hear from you and that we do the same thing, pretty much ! That's so true.. right when we don't want to go out picking, or to go into a shop.. The magic sometimes happens ! I'll check out your latest in a bit..🎵

[@mountainmanpicker2023]

Great to hear from you, thanks again! Keep on pickin' @@jtsrecordroom3963

[@alltheworldsastage899]

Hey Jt! I don't seem to have the patience, been frustrated at striking out too many times. Nice score with Emitt Rhodes!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Yeah.. I get it, Steve. It's relaxing to me. and I mix in my local indie at times on a record hunt.. no rhyme or reason with how I do it. Eventually, I will sell, but for now.. I love building a great collection 😊

[@catherine6653]

So many fun facts about the records in this video. I would have picked up the Brahams and Hayden records. 😊 What a terrific childhood you had, riding your bike down the Vegas strip and watching Ike and Tina Turner rehearse. ❤ You are the best crate digger in the VC. You inspire us to keep thrifting!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thank you for the kind words.. My favorite digger was Tuco ! His videos were long, but I would joke with him that I was riding " shotgun" with him on his journeys digging for records ! This was a fun, relaxing day. See you on yours, Catherine !

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Those two classical LPs were in good shape.. I might have them. The Funk & Wagnalls series is excellent !

[@catherine6653]

@jtsrecordroom3963 I participated in two vinyl tags. One is Jack's contest Vinyl Martini. I hope you can watch. I had a lot of fun filming these. Have a good week. I'm looking forward to seeing the Bob Marley Movie next week.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I can't wait to see it ! Next year, we will be in Ocho Rios Jamaica.. Where Bob was headed home as he was dying. There is a museum for him and his life. He was born in St. Ann Parish kind of near Ocho Rios. I want to see if the actor is convincing.. That's a tough role to fit into ! I will enter Jack's contest as well.. And Ben Rankins, also. I will watch your vid for Jack ! ✌

[@robbiedetroitstigermanviny8883]

We can never Thrift too much. One of the few things that gets Me excited. How does the Jerry Lee Lewis Album sound J.T.?

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

It sounds amazing ! Such a clean copy, Robbie. I have been wanting this one, and any cool Las Vegas lounge recordings that I can find. Good to know that you thrift around like me ! I go on instinct, a lot !

[@ChrisPropfeMusicallyObsessed]

Nice finds, JT!!!! Love those early Kenny Rogers tunes!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Yeah.. They are top-notch Tunage ! Haha.. What Condition My Condition, Ruby.. on and on ! Thanks Chris 🎵

[@STEVEHEROLD]

cool tale about seeing ike & tina rehearsing at hotel.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

She was really something to see.. I didn't notice Ike too much ! Haha

[@mad4vinyl802]

I own the James Cleveland album. It's great! I bought an OG copy of the Four Freshmen title from my friend Dan, who was a huge fan of theirs. That copy looks minty fresh..Us3, Wilburys, On Stage, and Soulin (in the shrink!) Nice, Jt There is nothing I enjoy more than thrifting for records! 🙂

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Howdy, Mark ! I knew the James Cleveland would be good, that was a trashed copy.. Maybe Bill has a decent one.. We'll see ! US3 is awesome, and now I remember the opener.. A huge track back in the day ! ( 1993 ). That Jimmy Reed is killer ! I saw the cover, and year.. 1967 SOLD !!! See you soon.

[@vinylrichie007]

KHJ was a great LA radio station. That Robert Goulet pose on the cover is pretty funny. That Kenny Rodgers and the First Edition is a cool album.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I know Richie.. Bob Goulet ! What a crooner, Hehe 🤣 I like all of the early Kenny.. The first one is the best, I think ! " What Condition, My Condition" The KHJ comp has a DJ board game on the gatefold.. Should have shown it.

[@aaronmuthaalamare4165]

Killer video JT! Awesome pickups ! I do like thrifting but rarely find anything! Bill’s garage has got to be losing some steam? Still quality and hopefully it will last a while longer for you! Cheers my friend 👍🤘🤘

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Yes.. Last time I went to Bill's, and I'm going this evening.. It's getting a little bit harder to find valuable records. Although.. I still manage to find good stuff. 2 other guys found out, and I know them. so it's all good ! 3 of us will be there tonight ! I have Ted's garage now as well ! See you on yours 🎵

[@MGKBOSTON]

Bobby Bare did a great version of "Constant sorrow" as well. Disco Hustle! 20 Hits! I love the wall murals in Sparks, NV. I remember you commenting when I showed that Jerry Lee Lewis in concert at the International when I showed it way back in one of my videos. Great stories you have from your younger days. That Elvis in /70 looks great. ✌

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

If you can.. pick up the Elvis 70, only 2 soso tracks, all the rest are barn burners ! Bobby Bare is awesome, and now I remember you showing Jerry Lee At The International ! I hear Steve Herold might pay you a visit later on in the year.. Wish I could tag along. That Disco Hustle record jumps out of my Tower Technics , great big sound 😄

[@MGKBOSTON]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 Hi JT! I am going to a big record show here this Saturday. It's in fact called "The Vinyl Bowl" being Superbowl weekend. I've added that Elvis /70 to my wantlist.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

@@MGKBOSTON Cool ! Anything that says International Hotel on the front or back is essential.. James Burton and crew is backing The King on those excellent recordings ! Have fun over there Michael ✌️

[@SoIMarriedARecordCollector]

I'd buy that KHJ album if I saw it in a thrift, just seems like a cool thing to have. Diggin' that Jimmy Reed cover!- JT

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Hey JT ! Sorry for the delay.. finished work and headed straight to Bill's for an early evening pick. Agreed on that ultra cool Jimmy Reed cover.. that sealed the deal for me to buy it, and it's a good record as well ! The KHJ Radio comp has a gatefold that is a DJ's board game.. like Candyland ! ( I should have shown it in my video ).. Thanks, John 🎵

[@carltweed942]

Hi JT. That Ventures sleeve looks lovely and clean ... Robert Goulet knows how to pose on a chair ... I picked up that Emitt Rhodes LP many years ago. You used to see cutout copies of his albums quite often. It must have been a blind buy; and he soon became one of my favourite artists.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Fantastic artist.. that Emmitt Rhodes guy ! I'd love to get his true original.. from 1969 ? This was a fun day, I was able to take my time to cruise around town and enjoy my favorite sport ! Thanks, Carl ! ✌️

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I found out just now that his debut was in 1970 as well as this 2nd of his titled " The American Dream." Wiki classifies his genre as baroque pop, which sounds familiar like Gene's debut with The Gosden Bros.

[@carltweed942]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 It's nice when you've got time to travel around, and play your finds when you get home.

[@carltweed942]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 I was about to play Velvet Underground's 'Loaded'. But I've dug out Emitt Rhodes' 'Recordings (1969-1973)' CD which compiles his first four solo albums and a non-LP single. Looking at the liner notes, I've noticed for the first time that one of the mixdown engineers on 'Emitt Rhodes' was Curt Boettcher. Emitt of course was responsible for all instruments, vocals and arrangements ... and he looked like Paul McCartney's long-lost brother!

[@carltweed942]

I did a reply that has disappeared. I said that it's nice when you've got time to travel around, and play your finds when you get home.

[@J.R.Psych74]

Yeah! It's A Beautiful Day ✌😊

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Great band ! Linda and David used to appear at The Cal-Neva at North Lake Tahoe, back in 1981. I got to hang with them often.. So nice ! She acted like his mother, very caring for David ! Cool, people.

[@J.R.Psych74]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 Nice story. Their debut album is one of psychs best 👌 . Love the channel.

[@djtrishm]

awesome addition

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thank you ,Trish ! I sure appreciate you watching and commenting, lately.. Cheers !

[@EmbryonicRobot]

The only Jennifer Warnes songs I have heard are her Cohen covers. I appreciate disco now more than I did in the past. I have Presley's On Stage 🙂

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Right.. That cover LP of hers ( Leonard ) is excellent, as is this greatest hits ! I need to get my vids together for Jack and Ben. I have a narrow window of opportunity to do a rare thread and or contest !

[@Gmblr812]

Love all of your thrift videos! You are spot on JT, it’s all about the element of surprise. I go a few times a week & most of the time I strike out but when you hit it right, you can add to your collection on the cheap 👍🏻 Good Luck!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Absolutely ! When the stars are aligned.. Bam !💥 I have had some of my best hauls ever in the past year or so ! Thanks for riding along with me on these, I really do appreciate it.

[@brucevair-turnbull8082]

Some nice finds, JT. I'm sure that Jimmy Reed album doesn't come up much. 'God Save the Queen' is OK but really 'Exposure' by Robert Fripp is the one to get.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Right.. That's the one I will get next by Fripp.. And I have never seen that Jimmy Reed, glad you gave it ! Thanks, Bruce

[@steveramsey6562]

I definitely would have grabbed that disco hustle record just for the two Siver Convention songs alone.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

That's what I noticed as well.. The 2 Silver Convention songs ! Thanks 🤙 It sounds amazing.. a copy online should be pretty inexpensive, I think ?

[@RandyforRoyals]

I always enjoy the travel part of your thrifting videos. Anything Jerry Lee Lewis is worthwhile. I went to see him twice but he never made it to the event either time. I did not know about the influence of The Four Freshmen. I have not seen that Crystals record before, but it looks great. Cheers.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thank you, I do enjoy the filming part, Randy ! I picked up " Sweet Sixteen" Jerry Butler last night at Bill's after work.. A sleeper of an album. " Moon River" is on sale right now, not sure if I will ever run into an OG. Thanks, Randy.. See you Sunday.. I'm stressed, already ! 😆

[@analogworld7]

❤️🔥

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Cool ! And thanks..☮

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

Enjoyed the video man!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Hello Rod.. Thank you ! If you ever have a chance .. 10/10/80 Warfield Theatre 2nd electric set. " Scarlet > Fire" . It's a free share online, and the only way to hear it , unless one has the board tape.. which, of course I do ! LoL !!! ✌️🎵

[@tarrtruck2869]

Looks like a great day of thrifting. Definitely some nice pick-ups. I can't believe you saw Elvis at the International Hotel during his comeback period. I would have given my left nut to see that. Wow, that is incredible! That has to be a great memory.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

It really was ! My sister and I saw The King 5 times from his opening night, July 31st, 1969, through 1972, when my Dad resigned from The International. ( Baron Hilton bought it, and it wasn't the same or as cool ). We lived on Paradise Road .. 4 blocks from the hotel. I was in the hotel at least 4 or 5 times a week to eat dinner, lunch, and sometimes breakfast. I did a video that explains this a bit more.. Easy to find.. My thumb is the International Marquee ELVIS !

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thank you for your comment.. It made my day ! Seeing Elvis set the stage for me going to rock concerts, starting the next summer of 1970 right next door to The International at the Lss Vegas Convention Center. Smith opened for Three Dog Night ( before their commercial years )

[@tarrtruck2869]

Man, I know I'm late to the party on this one but I just watched your "Elvis at the International Hotel" video you made a year ago and I can't get my head around it. This is truly rarefied air for anybody in their teens. To see Barbra Streisand, Elvis (5 times) Tom Jones, Mac Davis and others during the glory days of Las Vegas is absolutely stunning. And your mom being a showgirl? unbelievable, what a life! And then to hang out at the hotel 4 or 5 times a week, amazing. You also mentioned seeing Slade, Humble Pie (one of the best live records ever) Yes and Three Dog Night ( check out @ Rock Essentials With Tim, he does a show on the band starting out in LA and goes through the old haunts around town, it came out about 5 days ago. He has a whole series of these with other bands of that period) is mind blowing. My first concert was Deep Purple/ELO in 1974 at age 13 (Deep Purple did show up). Sounds like you had quite the amazing life in your younger years. I don't think I've ever heard a story quite like it. Congratulations!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thanks so much for this..it was action packed , for sure ! Very cool first concert by you ! I will check out Tim in a bit. ELO was great back then.. I just upgraded my copy of " On The Third Day" last night digging at Bill's after work. That's the era that I saw them.. 72-73. For some reason, Roy Wood was in the band both times I saw them ! Where did you grow up ? Wasn't it an amazing time to be alive ! Such good memories 🎵

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

@@tarrtruck2869 You're so lucky to have seen Deep Purple back in '74.. Wow ! It was still Ian Gillan singing...right ? David Coverdale lives here in town, I used to see and chat with him up at Tahoe in the late 90's.. He moved down the hill to Reno like me about 20 years ago. My doctor friend has coffee with him every Sunday !

[@vinylmartini3377]

Hey Jt. I only use a hit list when I go to a record fair, and even then I prefer to just dig. Great Jerry Lee album. Very nice suede vests on that First Edition. Nice disco comp. you’ll like that Fripp. I’m looking for the Emmit Rhode, hard to find a clean copy. Great haul from Bill’s. Cheers my friend.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I need one, because I always forget about Skynyrd Second Helping, Between The Buttons.. stuff like that ! I think I will get one together this week. It is a pretty good Jerry Lee, and I like the provenance of it as well ! I was blown away when I pulled that Fripp at Bill's ! I'm Going back this afternoon with 2 other guys.. They found my honey hole !

[@vinylmartini3377]

Well Jt, you haven’t exactly kept Bill’s a secret😁😁. Fortunately it looks like there’s enough records there to share the wealth. Happy hunting.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

@vinylmartini3377 Yeah.. One day, when I was thrifting.. 2 of the big pickers figured it out who Bill is ! I'm amazed I had it solo for a whole year ! I marvel at the suff that I pulled out of there ! This should be fun tonight.. All of us, and Bill & Deb are happy with the cash ! It really helps them out..

[@StonersStashbox]

I have that radio comp. It is very very good. As is that Ventures album.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I'll have to give my Ventures another spin.. I'm stuck on their older records. This copy is super clean ! I like the radio comp, I was gonna show the Gatefold board game in the middle.. decided to skip it. Thanks, Dan !

[@harryriles8609]

Really loved the video. I miss the flipping videos that you used to do more often. And since Tuco is doing them now the album flipping is almost gone. You don't need to explain why you go thrifting. I do it also. I don't mind the flipping even when there is nothing interesting

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Thanks for the request.. I'll do more, because that's what I enjoy the most in KZbin record video's. I'm on it ! Thanks, Harry

[@harryriles8609]

Hopefully, your other viewers feel the same. I kind of like to see trends of what is getting donated. And hopefully see some good ones once in awhile. Our local Goodwill quit selling records in the store. Only online now.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Wow ! generally Harry.. I avoid Goodwill. I search out any other thrift , second hand stores. And sometimes I have to drive a bit, which I like, actually. You are right though.. Often we are not seeing what's getting donated, or rather much of it stays in the back to be sold online ! Thanks again 🙂@@harryriles8609

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I did a flip vid for you, Harry ! I'll do more out in the wild as well !

[@bigedhaaheo]

Aloha JT, Another Amazing video! Your thrift Shops, have a lot more records then the thrift shops in Honolulu. I'm Curious that History of Eric Clapton record album at the thrift shop Was that a white label promo ? You also scored some great titles at Bill's. Thanks Again for showing theses videos. Mahalo Ed

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Aloha, Ed ! I saw your message at work, then I went straight to Bill's.. Took my time to find records that I wanted ! I was interested in that " History Of Eric Clapton" .. I bet it's still there, I might check next time on my way home from work. Mahalo 🤙 .

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I'm not sure if it's a white label promo, I will find out.. Nice owners, Aurillio and Jovana !

[@scottrap]

JT, one of the first concerts my dad dragged me to when I was eight years old was Gordon Lightfoot at the Hollywood bowl in 1974. To my recollection, it was a lunchtime show and I think I did enjoy it. “Sundown” just came out around that time. Oh you mentioned Mac Davis. I have a personal beef with him. I was a drummer in my high school band. We were having rehearsal at my keyboardist’s house. A neighbor calls to complain that we’re making too much noise. It was Mac Davis! A musician complaining about other musicians? It really annoyed me.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

That's crazy about Mac complaining ! I do know players that want peace and quite when they are on down time, though.. Lot's of noise in the studio and performing. What a cool 1st show.. The Great Gordo ! Awesome 😉

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I was a stage band drummer as well ! Sold my kit for a guitar at age 15.. Wish I still had my silver 1966 Ludwig Supraphonic snare ! What part of LA did you grow up in Scott ?

[@scottrap]

@@jtsrecordroom3963Very cool JT. I love the Supraphonic! (The Bonham snare) I grew up in West LA. My keyboardist lived in Bel Air. It was a massive house so it’s hard to believe Mac even heard us jamming in the basement, but he apparently did. I still remember the day it happened and we get word from my friend’s Mom “Mac Davis is complaining.” We were all like “whattt?” We played Prog rock so I’m sure it wasn’t his thing lol

[@culturefan]

Thrifting for vinyl here is bad, but you can find some CDs, DVDs, etc. But still I like it and sometimes you'll run across a jewel. It's just that vinyl has become such a fad, the thrifts well sell any old junk, in any old condition and want $2. or so for it, and really they should have just thrown it in the trash. You found some nice scores though.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Sorry for the delay in answering ! I finished work and then made a bee line for Bill's garage ! I was the only one there tonight, I used a headlamp to see better.. I made out alright ! I know it can be a drag to go into these shops and find nothing. Here in Reno, I'm pretty locked in and have a good sense of where to go around town ! Thanks for checking this one out 🫡

[@northcarolinavinylpicker]

I just made a deal for 800 45’s for 20.00. Picking them up Fri

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

That's awesome, and all that it takes ! Talking, meeting people, seeing if they want to sell some of their records ! Congrats on that. Art 🎵 There's gonna be some good one in that haul, I'm sure !

[@festersuncle6298]

Some finds at Thrift/Antique stores are boner worthy. It's always worth it. You never know.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Yep.. You never ever know, unless we look ! So many times, I didn't want to go in a thrift shop, and bam ! .. It happens 🧐

[@gj8683]

Leaving the "do" out of the question is thrift with grammar, I take it.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Nice quip.. Thanks for the edit.

[@benrankins4446]

Jt the one man thrift machine 👍 Thought I saw an Association record at the start. Aren’t they meant to be good psych/garage? Wichita Lineman…what a song. The Aus band The Clouds did a great version in the 90’s too. Scary polka music 😂 Cool Ike & Tina story. I see that It’s A Beautiful Day album a bit. I would like the Jt’s opinion. It’s obviously good if it’s on your wall. I’m with you on the thrill of the hunt, although I hunt several different jungles….record stores, online & vinnies jungles that is 😂 Good point about muso’s having to put in the hard yards in other successful touring bands before they had success of their own. Nobody just comes out of nowhere. Bill does it again!! The King’s comeback gig wow! Nice Jimmy Reed too. Quadraphenia yeah man! Cheers…Ben

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

The Association are Psych/ Pop only on certain tracks.. I have nice copies of most of their records. Maybe there are some deeper songs that I'm not aware of ! I'll check that out. The Clouds sounds interesting.. As Wichita Lineman is one of my favorites !

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I grew up with It's A Beautiful Day, and that record in particular.. 1970. ( my sister's collection ). Those SF Bay Area Bands were huge here, since we are in the same region, pretty much. White Bird and Hot Summer Day are epic.. To me ! Glad you got my point about taking work when you can get it. Patience can lead to bigger and better things ! Thanks, ben

[@benrankins4446]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 I knew you’d be able to dish the knowledge Jt. The clouds were not your regular 90’s indie with a bright catchy sound & fantastic female vocals.

[@benrankins4446]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 Cool I will see if I can find IABD. Thanks for the tip 👍The one thing I didn’t say about the behind the scenes muso’s in successful touring bands was they had to be really flexible & great players too.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

That's right.. The good players can cover anything ! I have an extra copy of It's A Beautiful Day.. Jackets not perfect. What is cool is the San Francisco Sound label on the wax.. Check it out online, and listen a bit to White Bird and Hot Summer Day. How much to send one record to Melbourne ? ( I've sent records to the UK and Chile, before )

[@GustavoScafuro]

the right answer would be: because you can :)

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Ohhh Man ! I love it ! Haha.😆. And Oh yeah.. Speaking of metal.. I have 2 Gojira records I need to check out.. L' Enfant Sauvage.. and Fortitude !

[@GustavoScafuro]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 oh yeah Gojira, those intense french metalheads \m/

[@padraigcollins6525]

You mentioned not liking Goodwill. Just curious, why?

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

There are a few reasons.. first of all. we have many other choices vs. Goodwill, that have much lower prices for records. In our region, the CEO skims a larger portion than any other thrift chain and pays his managers poorly. Also.. They hold back the best records to sell them online, putting out records worth 3 dollars and selling them for 3 dollars. Mostly.. the one owner from Sacramento has a reputation of profiting much more than he really should. That's a common consensus in our region. Thanks for asking 🫡

[@padraigcollins6525]

Oh, that’s very interesting. I just assumed they were all owned and run by Goodwill rather than being, as this sounds, a franchise. That’s disappointing to hear that about that outlet. I worked in Goodwill in its Boston headquarters for about five months over summer/fall a long time ago. I bought a lot of books and some tapes in the store. I presume I got a staff discount, but I can’t remember.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

@padraigcollins6525 The Goodwills in Reno and Sacramento are the ones privately run. I knew 3 different managers and other customers in the know. Hopefully, that guy is gone now, but I am not sure. I guess the rest of America is operated well, I would hope !

[@craigsandry6737]

Nice pickin’ JT . You got something against Polka ? 😂😂

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Weid Al is alright in my book ! Haha🤣 Thanks, Craig

[@greghawkins229]

I have that Jerry Lewis record

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Nice ! He's such a strong vocalist.. I have been compiling quite a few good ones of "The Killer" Thanks, Greg

[@jasonadams371]

Now I like Jay and the Americans and don't care for Steely Dan

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Understood, and If I listened to more Jay & The Americans tracks.. I'm sure I would like them, definitely. I get it about Steely Dan.. whether folks like them or not, they did very well.. Just like.. Jay & The Americans ! It's all relative and to my point. These guys are all total pros in the Biz ! Thanks for bringing this up 👍

[@jasonadams371]

@@jtsrecordroom3963 Oh I am not trying to take away from there music I know a lot of people love Steely Dan and I like some of there songs as well just am not a huge fan I do have the same Jay and The American's album you just got I don't play it much but it does make it to the table now and again I do like there version of lover's question off that album

[@marksantucci4230]

who owns Bridge over Trouble water the Ventures or Simon and Garfunkel or is it the same title but a different song? Flip Wilson , Glen Cambell , now Good will , Disco Hustle how interesting , I will guess Donna Summer, Manhatten transfer, Chic , Patrick Hernandez, Vickie Sue would be my guess? traveling willburys cassette nice sweet, interesting four freshmen and 5 trombones , Jerry Lee Lewis , Ventures , Kenny Rogers and first edition , , Jay and the Americans , Disco Hustle, Robert Fripp, Bobby Womack , Crystals , , Billy Joel Cold Spring Harbor , Elvis 1970 , question 2. how many times has Johnny B Goode been done? Chuck Berry Judas Priest from Ram it down Jay and the Americans 2. B which version do you like better Judas Priest or Jay and the Americans? 3. Now who's considered better Jay and the Americans or Becker and Fagan? 4. so why did everybody hate Disco How come nobody hated hip hop which I was told came out in 1973? 5. are the grammy correct that Hip Hop came out in 1973? I can't think of any albums , when you went to a store like record world, record town , music den , tapeville , Sam Goody , Tower and the wiz I never saw a category for hip hop I saw Rock , saw letters and a price would be with that particular saw the category of pop , country , Disco no sounds of the 70's, no hip hop what am i missing 6. How come today at the Grammys they hand out awards for best Rap artist but no Heavy Metal they pick it up off camera? 6B how come nobody or not as many hate hip hop and Rap today like they hated Disco?

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Bridge was written by Paul Simon ( 1970 ) for the album by the same name.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Man ! I do not know how many covers there are of Chuck Berry's Johhny B. Goode . Two that I like are Johnny Winter's and Peter Tosh's version.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I don't know Judas Priests version..

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I much prefer Becker and Fagan with Steely Dan. Jay & The Americans are like The Lettermen somewhat..

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Not everybody hated disco, just us rockers ! Haha 🎵

[@RekkidTalk]

Funny, your flipping pace got really fast when you hit the polka rekkids. 🪗

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I did, most definitely ! That wild and crazy polka music.. Although.. Weird Al is Cool !