Why Is Buying Vinyl Records From Walmart Such A Touchy Subject???

[@HappyAccidentVideos]

I want vinyl to live on. Walmart is the the most mainstream shopping experience in America. The fact that records are sold there shows that vinyl records are increasingly part of the “normal” consumer experience. I’m not only okay with that, but happy about it.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Well said! 😃 I agree completely! Thank you.

[@randydergantz]

Melinda - No ugly comment here! Your comments in this video regarding the pros and cons of purchasing vinyl at Walmart was SPOT ON! I feel you covered every aspect of this debate, and left no stones unturned. I agree with everything you mentioned in this video, but I wholeheartedly agree even more with the positives you mentioned about purchasing records at an independent (Ma & Pa) record store. I have a Walmart just 15 minutes drive away from home, yet I drive 45 minutes away, to another community to purchase ALL of my vinyl at an independent record store. There, we’re on a first name basis, and all you mentioned about shopping at an independent record store is absolutely true. Nothing wrong with supporting the small business merchant either! Thank you for presenting this video topic, along with the time and effort to produce. You are a Rockstar! 🏆🏆🏆 ❤️❤️❤️ 💯💯💯

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the sweet comments. I really appreciate your encouragement. Have a great night!

[@mrhoffame]

Great topic M! I LOVE the Wal-Mart Exclusives. To me it's just another collecting line that we can enjoy. Besides, yes Wal-Mart has records but they are not really "competing" in the vinyl market. Now if Wal-Mart starting carrying 4000-5000 titles and start playing in the used market....then I might have more of an issue. I hope they don't go up or down but just continue to do what they have been doing.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree! I also think that some people have started their vinyl collection with Walmart and then branch out to the independent record stores. Thank you and take care.

[@jerryandlisa27]

Walmart has very good prices on vynil records compared to independent stores , I like to support my local record shops but the prices are getting out of control. For example they had the Outfield Play Deep for 59.99 , sadly this will stop people from buying records .

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's a crazy price for that record. Wow!!!

[@DetroitRockCitizen]

It sounds like they are the loss leaders as far as vinyl goes.

[@dawnpatrol700]

Josie gotta pay for her vacation far away lol

[@dwf150101]

I do both. I’ll buy some at Walmart that are special or when they have their big sales. But I’m not going to find things like David Gilmour, Traffic or ELO at Walmart. Really my record stores don’t sell a lot of new stuff so it’s not a huge conflict for me

[@varsityathlete9927]

im guessing that 59.99 is for the blue colored and numbered version. that is the 2022 press, its a record you can get easily secondhand for a good price. i wouldn't really have a problem with 'limited color/number' records having a premium price if it was a rare and unique thing, but it's just a marketing ploy anyway cynically intended for resellers to buy and relist elsewhere. picture discs for example were never cheap, you used to see them on the walls of record shops and they were expensive.

[@jimscardsandcollectibles1990]

Really diggin' the Wal Mart colored vinyl re-issues of Metallica. At the same time, I did buy a sealed 2009 re-issue Beatles "Help" album at a local antique shop recently. It's great that there are more than a few options when seeking vinyl these days.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I like the Metallica reissues as well. It's great to have multiple options. Thank you and take care.

[@louisbonilla6780]

I've never shopped Wal Mart for vinyl but I know that special feeling of finding something you heard about or can't wait to have in the collection - there was a store "The Novelty Shop" that was owned by Husband & Wife and treated me like a family member - as a result this couple sold me import pressings by Queen - Genesis - Pink Floyd - Syd Barrett and introduced me to groups like Be Bop Deluxe, Uriah Heep, Night Sun, Zee, Mahogany Rush and Judas Priest to name a few - that's a feeling that attaches itself to the record - so whenever you pull that record out you will remember their happy faces - great video Melinda !❤

[@MelindaMurphy]

Very cool story! The workers at Walmart will never look after you the way the owners of independent record stores will. ♥️ Thank you and take care.

[@David-wi1ih]

Hello Melinda. Good afternoon to you. I live in South East England. I buy my Vinyl from either my local HMV Store or a further 5 miles along the Coast at an Independent Record Store called Music’s Not Dead. I enjoy listening to your helpful and informative video’s. Please continue. Thank you Regards Dave.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much Dave! I really appreciate it. 😃

[@randyoleson]

I actually did LOL at the “Walmart Record Department T-shirt” 😊 You make some good points. I don’t usually shop at Wal-mart but may have to check out their vinyl department. Thanks for the video.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm glad someone got my silly sense of humor.😃 Thank you and take care.

[@barb6552]

Hi Melinda I have brought a few records from Walmart. And I enjoy them also. But you are so right. They need a better way to display them. They didn't think that idea through . Lol I like record shops,even as a kid.. Have a great week and another great video!🙂❤

[@MelindaMurphy]

They definitely need to figure out a better way to display their vinyl. Thank you and take care. 😃♥️

[@MacStoker]

back in the day here in UK woolworths was the quick fix for chart albums and singles... singles sold so well in UK... top of the pops would play on thrsday night and by friday afternoon a hit was born,,, by saturday afternoon it would have went gold... and thats without mentioning the exclusive record shops

[@MelindaMurphy]

I remember Woolworth's. The other day, I went into our old deserted mall. It was sad to see our old record store empty. I miss our old record stores. Thank you and take care.

[@flouisbailey]

I shopped Woolworth when in high school, I forgot about them. Greetings from Kentucky

[@denniswood1437]

Occasionally, Walmart does have sales and markdowns. I purchased the Beatles White Album 50th Anniversary 4 LP box set for under $50.00. Granted, you won't find albums by more obscure artists but always worth checking out if you're an LP fan.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree that you can't find anything out of the ordinary at Walmart but that sale on The Beatles box set was epic. Thank you and have a great weekend.

[@johnmills2134]

Melinda and Philip, have a great weekend. I don't like people having it out in the comments section when they are on someone's site. Much respect for people like yourself who basically invite others into their home. Thanks for the 🎶 as always.

[@MelindaMurphy]

You're very kind. I hope you had a great weekend. We sure did. People can be rude but it's good people like you that make this worth it. Thank you so much. 😃

[@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem]

I pretty much agree with absolutely everything you have said! I have bought exclusive records that can only be found at Wal Mart and that’s usually about the only time. Example, Creeds Greatest Hits, only available at Wal Mart. Nothing beats the feeling of a local shop and actually digging through records and not knowing what you are going to find. Also the environment at a local shop is almost always so much better as well. It’s nice to have Wal Mart there when needed but best to have an actual record store available!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Perfectly said! Thank you so much! 😃

[@mjbfan791]

Great video Melinda. I buy wherever I can save a buck. Target an Wal-Mart is great for new releases or old classic records that has been reissued. Now if I’m looking for something that’s has been out of print for years eBay is my favorite place to go. I also hit up my moms an pops stores for used records you can’t find at a Walmart or Target. I’m from Chicago so I have allot of options when it comes to record shopping.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I look in all of those areas as well. The small record stores are the most fun but I don't mind Target and Walmart when needed. Thank you and take care.

[@scottwheeler2679]

No! No one should feel guilty. I thoroughly enjoy Walmart exclusives. Let's not forget Target. They have their own exclusives.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! Target also has some good exclusives.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Something about a store where you can a pound of hamburger and a head of lettuce along with your albums that don’t quite sit well with me Melinda. Walmart treats & pays their employees poorly, and many feel that the local economy has been devastated by chains like Walmart! I never shop at the big W, but then again I wasn’t a Kmart fan either, so go figure! Great video as usual Melinda!❤

[@MelindaMurphy]

I understand why you feel that way. They did put a lot of stores out of business back in the day. It would break my heart if that happened with record stores. Thank you and take care.

[@66drog]

They are the bane of my existence. They are a small business destroyer and it gets much worse then record buying decisions.

[@larrybyrd9471]

@@MelindaMurphy I hope it does happen with record stores just for your sake

[@adamforecast8501]

I have in the past bought vinyl from supermarkets near me. Notably ASDA and Sainsbury's (British supermarkets). Most were pretty decent, but one or two weren't great. Got a pretty dodgy pressing of "Hotel California" which I can only assume I just got a rare bad pressing. Loads of surface noise! Easily the best was an amazing copy of Oasis (what's the story) Morning glory. Anyway love your channel! Keep up the good work. 🎸🥁🎸

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm sorry about that Hotel California record. That would be very frustrating. I hope you were able to get a refund or an exchange. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.

[@michaeljacobson4844]

I'm still waiting for my W2 from Walmart for all my self checkout work last year...

[@TorontoJon]

Hahaha! Good point, Michael. :)

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm with you. It's crazy!

[@jamesdamon9876]

FWIW, I just purchased a WAR (for me) and a Smiths (gift) online at Walmart yesterday, and 4 used super clean Steely Dan , and 11 used CDs from my local M&P store.. Local store had a huge buy of used that I got an early shot at. Happy with both purchases.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's good to have both Walmart and mom & pop stores. 🤩 Thank you and take care.

[@olfart62]

Hi Melinda, I bought the Bon Jovi as you did a couple of years ago and it popped, and skipped twice during my favorite song (Bed Of Roses) and that made me very P.Oed and I said never again would I buy from the Wal-Mart I live nearby but this year I gave another Wal-Mart. way down the road from where I live a chance by buying a Jimi Hendrix album and this one was pure gold no pop's no skipping no surface noise and was pleased so I have bought 2 more albums from the Wal-Mart where I bought the Jimi Hendrix album and was happy I would rather buy from a couple of Record Stores that are independent (Bull Moose Music & DR. Records) nearby to where I live (Both are about a Ten Min. drive from my home) As you have stated the way they put their albums on display is horrible.( That may be the reason for my Bon Jovi Record being the way it was)

[@billwillard9410]

My experience has been mixed on Walmart records. The price is always good, but I’ve had issues with pops/clicks/scraping sounds on brand new records that were cleaned before I played them. Really good: Jimi Hendrix Atlanta Pop Festival, Best of The Doobies, ELO Very Best, Eagles The Long Run, LZ Houses-Holy. Ones that had noise I couldn’t remove after multiple cleanings: LZ 1 and III, Fleetwood Mac Rumours, Vince Guaraldi Trio Charlie Brown Christmas. Most of the baddies were not black vinyl except for LZ 1.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for sharing that. Walmart has good and bad pressings. It's all on a case by case basis. It's more of a problem with the pressing plants than it is about Walmart. Thank you and take care.

[@mazzysmusic]

Decades before Walmart , some people either are too young or forgot that department stores (Basically what Walmart is) had record departments. Buy wherever you can. What works for your. Supports the artists better than streaming. ✌🏻

[@MelindaMurphy]

Good point Mazzy! People are complaining about something that has been going on for a very long time. My mom used to go to Kmart and I spent a lot of time looking through their records. But even as a kid, my favorite spot was the record store we had in the mall. It was called Records, Tapes and Tickets. Thank you and take care.

[@larrybyrd9471]

Do you listen to the tons of records you get each week? You could build a house out of them and let poor people live in it

[@larrybyrd9471]

Except KMarts and Gold Coast and Kaufmann's Did not break the mom and pop chain across Amerika. Walmart has never been good for the indy business. This you forgot to consider, Professer Mazzloaf

[@mazzysmusic]

@@larrybyrd9471 agree. I’m not a Walmart fan and have only been in one of their stores once on a road trip. Just comparing to non record stores selling records.

[@larrybyrd9471]

@@mazzysmusic I remember buying records in a KMart a long time ago, but I mostly hit all the indy stores in my town, there were plenty. Now, the indy stores prices are sky-high , especially on the used stuff. All about the $$$$, sink or sink further...

[@MetalMan73100]

I´m a CD buyer exclusively, but I do understanding that vinyl enthusiasts can be very critical towards the quality of vinyl pressings etc. CDs are just CDs for the most part, so I don´t care where I buy any particular release, as long as the price is right and the item is in acceptable condition. Great video, as always!

[@MelindaMurphy]

CD collectors don't have to be as picky as vinyl collectors. That's one advantage you have for sure. 😍 Thank you so much! Enjoy your weekend.

[@josephconsolo1965]

In recent years, many brick and mortar record stores have closed here in NYC. J and R Music was a very large store that had a huge inventory. In addition, the Greenwich Village area of Manhattan had many small, funky record stores that had used records for low prices. I have some of those $2 records in my collection. They have been largely driven out of business by the exceedingly high rents. I now purchase many of my records from mail order (eg. Acoustic Sounds). However, I greatly miss these stores and I feel bad that many young people will not have the same cultural experiences that I enjoyed.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree! It's sad that so many great record stores are gone for good. The high rent is a problem in so many of the big cities. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.

[@audiophileman7047]

I have bought a few records from WalMart. In recent times, I'm not too excited about shopping for records at WalMart. Like you mentioned, it's a pain in the butt to go through the records. A lot of the records they carry are not likely to be all analogue records. I enjoy mom & pop record stores, but like your city one doesn't exist in my town. The others near me are a bit of a drive. I like the thrift shops and garage/estate sales for "in the wild" hunting. I really like Acoustic Sounds for most of my new reissue purchases, because they sell all analogue records. I like to buy records directly from artists making new albums today. I particularly enjoy finding a really good on-line seller and developing an on-going purchasing relationship with a really good on-line seller.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I also love to buy from Analog Productions when possible. They have great service, a wonderful selection and incredible packaging. I have bought from Walmart but it just isn't a fun experience. I would give anything to have a great record store where I live. I'm sure you would too. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your week.

[@audiophileman7047]

@@MelindaMurphy Since I'm a seasoned collector, my buying habits are really narrowing. I'm much more selective now. Places like WalMart are falling out of favor with me. I do like Barnes & Noble for some things, so that may be the one exception I forgot to mention. I can often find something I like there. I've even seen AP/QRP records there in the past. Would love to have a good indie record shop in town. You have a good week too. 👍💖🎸😎

[@douglasconover6109]

Another great video, Melinda! Thank you.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! 😃

[@BriansVinylRecords]

Great video Melinda. First off, open that Poison. It's an awesome compilation and they did a good job on the pressing. Secondly, who cares where people buy their albums? Sometimes a Walmart is the only place they can go to get records. Not everyone has a local record store, but almost everyone has a Walmart. Get off the high horse people and let others enjoy the vinyl lifestyle however they want to. If you don't want to buy at Walmart don't, but if I want to I sure will without giving a lick what someone else thinks. Rock on Melinda.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Well said! I will open that Poison album soon. It's a very cool looking pressing. Thank you and take care.

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

I Saw Poison In 1988...They Opened For David Lee Roth...For His Skyscraper Tour...

[@MelindaMurphy]

Sweet!

[@cbfall]

Amazingly interesting video, Melinda 😁 I only bought 3 vinyl records from Walmart so far!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! ♥️😃

[@cbfall]

@@MelindaMurphy Welcome!

[@hughyconner3091]

Just like every thing at wal mart, when record sales slump, one day they will be gone. I also knew and predicted they wouldn't keep it fresh, so you dig thru the same stuff again and again. Also fixing to be February and I don't want a 30 dollar Bing Crosby record. It comes down to if you don't like them... Don't buy them. Keep the good post comming Ms M.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! I agree that Walmart doesn't do a very good job with keeping the record fresh and they definitely have a horrible way of displaying them. Take care.

[@brianlewis5042]

Walmart exclusives are sometimes a different variant of the same record that comes in some cool colors. I have browsed through their sections, but never purchased any. I prefer to go to record shops because at least for me I have had some interesting conversations and finds. At the end of the day, it’s a great place for many collectors and music enthusiasts. I will not knock anyone who has purchased records from Walmart. Thanks Melinda for your honesty.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. I like the feel and conversations that I have while shopping at true independent record stores. Nothing beats it. Thank you and take care.

[@leonsam12]

I spend my money all over, big chain stores, mom and pop, online, wherever there is a record for sale, I think the most important thing is you get what you want, never feel guilty, bad or sad because that takes all the fun out of this awesome hobby😎🤘

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree! I buy from a lot of different places too. Thank you and take care.

[@williamsanders1552]

Typically on a Friday new release day, I'll go out of my way to the LRS if it's a record on my radar. But shopping at Wal mart for groceries, I've picked up some great albums. A couple worth mentioning. First, CSN&Y's greatest hits. Second, Chicago's greatest hits. Both colored vinyl and nice sound quality.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's fun to have both options! 😃 Thank you so much and take care.

[@palashghosh7505]

Very Good video you have done. I have poison and bon jovi CD version which you have shown vinyl version in your video. Thank you.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much!

[@derekduncan7980]

I think you hit it right on the head. There are some good records for good prices that are the same pressings. Also there are cool exclusives . I do have my share of them . But like you said it’s good for getting into vinyl. Obviously if you buy kind of blue from Walmart it’s not going to be from analog productions or mofi, and a good example is there is a Walmart exclusive Fleetwood Mac Rumours on clear vinyl, but unfortunately it’s from a digital source, the pressing is not exclusive to Walmart , like you said they don’t press them, just the color. But there is also an analog 33rpm and the amazing 45 rpm that they wouldn’t carry due to the cost. So sometimes it just comes down to knowing what they are carrying. But I still buy plenty from them.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Exactly, as we gain experience in the hobby, we probably buy Walmart records less and less. I agree with you about Kind of Blue and Rumors. Both are great albums to have but Walmart doesn't carry the best copies. Thank you and take care.

[@shadowman6595]

Buy it when and where you see it. No albums at our nearest Wally Mart. Thank you for sharing.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree! Buy it when you see it. 😃 Thank you and take care.

[@Adrian_968]

I work at Walmart. I've bought many records there, especially on our monthly 20% off day for employees. I bought the latest AC/DC album on that day. The online selection can be pretty good. Also, the record section is vendor managed by the same people who manage the books and magazines.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's a nice discount for the records. 😍 I do wish the display for the record had a better set up. The vendors need to improve it. Thank you and take care.

[@chrisloomis4921]

Good records are where you find them. Shop everywhere! Record stores, Walmart, Target, thrift stores, antique shops - found good buys in all these places. The Prince estate recently reissued Purple Rain on purple vinyl only available from the online store or Target (Minneapolis based). To say shops other than indy record stores are no good is very limiting for your search.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree! It's not smart to limit yourself on where to shop. Thank you and take care.

[@jimhines5145]

Because there are no record stores in my area any more, I do shop for vinyl at Walmart . In fact, they just got in a huge amount of new vinyl last week, including nearly all the Van Halen releases on 180G vinyl. I was happy to see that instead of just (over) stuffing the racks, they just put out the shipping boxes they came in. A huge improvement over what it was like the last several times I was there! So I purchased Sgt Pepper (2017 remix), Van Halen 1, 2 and Diver Down (all exclusives), Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti (exclusive) and Joplin - Pearl.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Very nice! I think leaving the records in the shipping boxes would be a big improvement over what they had been doing. Thank you and take care.

[@rael2099]

I only own 2 Walmart exclusives I bought before knowing they had a bad rep: Stone Temple Pilots Core and Purple, beautiful looking colour splattered vinyls. Unfortunately Core was badly scratched on both sides. It was imported, as I'm not from the USA, and our local Wal-Mart's don't sell records. Fortunately the independent seller I bought it from had an extra copy and replaced the bad copy, otherwise I wouldn't have had the possibility to return it. I haven't played them yet, but now I learned that Core doesn't sound good, according to reviews on Discogs. People complain a lot about Walmart's QC. Something I learned from first experience, lol. As some commenters stated, Mom and Pop stores are today a problem more than a solution. They became scalpers, and prices have gone through the roof just this last year. Buying imports from Discogs are no longer convenient for me as I got to pay customs taxes after $50 purchases, and the records I want are now around that price. We cannot get back that records store culture we had in the past where prices were respected until the pressings sold out, now it's all speculating and creating scarcity. Amazon and Facebook have been my 2 main shopping choices for new and used records now, but both are also crumbling due to the increasing prices. Amazon often has great temporary discounts that, unfortunately, units sell out quicker nowadays because scalpers are at the hunt for those discounts. It's becoming a losing game now. Sob!

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's great to have so many options but like you said, they all have their strengths and weaknesses. I do think that using Discogs as a reference for pricing records has created these high prices. Thank you and take care.

[@Louisejames23]

You’re so lucky to have so many places selling vinyl, our uk supermarkets decided to stop selling vinyl (and CDs) for some reason& some of them used to do exclusive colours etc. Shopping is so dull now haha. With Bon Jovi you really don’t need anything after 1992 😉😬

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm sorry to hear that. It must be very disappointing. I have nothing against Bob Jovi but they just aren't my favorite. Lol. Thank you and take care.

[@976blackpope]

You nailed it. I'll swing through their record section while I'm grocery shopping. If they have something in interested in, I'll grab it. If not, no worries. I don't understand all the negativity surrounding this either.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's what I do as well. My main shopping is at the independent shops but Walmart will occasionally have something cool and there's nothing wrong with picking a few records up from there. Thank you and take care.

[@crushingalldeceivers]

I agree with everything you said, I buy records I want wherever I find them: from individual people, online, craigslist, record stores, record labels, from bands, flea markets, antique malls, Drug Stores, friends and yes even Walmart.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's great to have all of the options. 😃 Thank you and take care.

[@ericwong6531]

I would not know what it is like purchasing vinyl records from Walmart. Where I live in Canada the Walmarts do not sell vinyl records inside the stores.

[@billphelps5611]

Personally I really don' t like Walmart and I have been in one maybe 5 times in the last 10 years. I do understand what you say about the browsing part from Target...they don't display their records very good either. I have bought some records and cd's from Walmart but online. Sometimes you just can't beat the price. I have picked up some boxsets in vinyl and cd online from Walmart at give away prices. Also got KISS Love Gun on cool splatter vinyl from there. I don't think anyone should be embarrassed buying records at Walmart. Cool video and take care!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! I bought that same Love Gun album on splattered vinyl.🤩 Take care.

[@billphelps5611]

@@MelindaMurphy Nice! I figured you had it!

[@davidellis5141]

Good Morning 🌞 Melinda ! - On occasion , I shop at Walmart , 🎯, FYE & Barnes & Noble. They all have deals & exclusives & sometimes .. really pleasant surprises ! See Ya 👋

[@MelindaMurphy]

I can't argue with that. 😃 Thank you so much!

[@rickjett6538]

Loved this video and very well said I bought many albums at Walmart even when I was 12 years old also and new albums I get today sound fine and I also agree love mom and pops record stores we have 1 local record shop in our town I only live 3 blocks away I always go to if they don't have something new I'm looking for I'll go to Walmart they will usually have it I love the albums you got never seen poison at ours nor that Bon Jovi very cool anyway keep making videos have a great day 🤘🤘

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! My mom used to go to Walmart and Kmart and I always looked through their record section. This is really nothing new but Walmart has a bad reputation with some people. Thank you and have a great week!

[@joerocks7381]

Gosh i miss my record store in chicago when i was a teen in the early 80s. It was called Kroozin Music and i bought my first Iron Maiden album there. I remember buying Ratt's Out of the Cellar and Purple Rain just to name a few.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Great memories. I miss our old record store from when I was a kid too. I went past it the other day. It's been closed for decades but the iconic round window is still there. 🥲 Thank you and I hope you have a terrific week!

[@BD_MEDIA.]

STORE CREDIT! YAAAY!!! Mom and Pop Stores RULE!!! Great Point, Melinda 😉👍

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! 😃♥️

[@monicasoler2208]

That Poison color 2LP is worth a pretty penny now! My bf has a copy! Sounds great actually! You should play it!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I will open it soon. I hate to admit that I put it away and forgot about it. 😮 Thank you and take care.

[@pawlie7694]

I’d buy more vinyl from Walmart if I could. Unfortunately, the record section is ALWAYS picked over. Most annoying is when I find all the Walmart exclusives marked up at local record stores. Nice Def Leppard shirt 👍🏻

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the kind compliment.😃 It's crazy that you can find Walmart exclusives at local record stores. I hope they were trade-ins. Thank you and take care.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

Sometimes I see albums in alphabetical order, but some look like they were looked at, then jammed (and I DO mean jammed) into some other spot well past the name of the artist. I'm only saying this about the Wal Mart I live near (which is disastrous) but it always looks like an explosion hit.

[@FelixSanFrancisco]

I would never apologize for my $15 white vinyl Prince The Hits 2 ! BTW Black Friday pricing ended at 5pm sharp in my town, Visalia. PS, wish I had seen Poison back in the day, saw them with Def Leppard and it seemed like a different band.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Poison was actually very good when I saw them. I really enjoyed them. Those Prince albums are terrific. Thank you and take care.

[@madteam3parents773]

Hi Melinda. I’m not sure you’re aware but that Poison album is being offered on Discogs, sealed for $100

[@MelindaMurphy]

I had no idea. The minute the record is restocked, it will drop like a rock. Lol. Thank you for letting me know.

[@albarton7189]

I buy from Walmart occasionally. And Barnes and Nobles. And Half Price Books. But mostly online for newer releases. I would prefer the independent stores but the closest one is an hour away. But when I go to my favorite independent record store (usually once a month) I’m in my zen zone. The owner is a very friendly, likable guy and he always remembers me by name. And I’ll usually buy as much as I can afford each visit. If I lived closer I’d probably be constantly broke.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm in the same situation as you and I have to shop accordingly. I agree that there is nothing better than digging through a good record store. I really wish I had one close by. Thank you and take care.

[@matthewbrown1823]

I agree I enjoy shopping at Walmart I got a few vinyls from Walmart not all but some nothing wrong with them but I agree with you they need to display the vinyls in a different way to make it more easy to look through them I think the current way doesn’t work!!!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I wish they would rethink the way they display them. 🥺 It's impossible to look through the records the way they are set up currently. Thank you and take care.

[@LifelongMusicJunkie]

In my part of Canada, Walmart does not sell vinyl. When I was in Washington DC last October, I did go to a Walmart and bought Purple Rain by Prince which sounded great. I also bought Stone Temple Pilots Purple but that was noisy as hell, despite manual and Humminguru washes. Pressed in Italy and is garbage. I call Walmart hit or miss.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It is hit or miss. The new reissues of Purple Rain sound great and get wonderful reviews, others don't. It depends on how a record is done. Walmart only sells them. They have no choice in how they are pressed. Every record we buy is a bit of a gamble. I try to research pressings before buying when possible. Thank you and take care. 😃

[@mamabearvinyl]

I remember buying a record or two at Kmart back in the 80’s. 😉 I don’t understand the shaming. I’ve picked up some great records at Walmart. They have had some great exclusives. I spend a lot of time and money at record stores also. It’s nice to have options. Happy spinning and shopping.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Hey Cindy! I used to run to the record section at Kmart while my mom shopped too. 😃 Every once in a while, she would buy us a record and it was a real treat. To me, Walmart is just like that old Kmart. It helps people be able to afford more for their money. Having said that, I prefer the entire shopping experience much more at independent record stores. Take care!

[@davidwatson8677]

You can get some great deals at Target online too including some special colored prints.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Target does have some good deals. Thank you.

[@rickknutson6540]

The Walmart in my neighborhood you will find the records in the aisle just passed the computer monitors and if you hit the dog food aisle you've gone too far and is kind of a hit-or-miss in the selections nice video Melinda

[@MelindaMurphy]

Haha! It sounds like a small record section. 😃 Thank you and take care.

[@brianhake5037]

Just as of recently I’ve been seeing the Walmart exclusives at local mom and pop sometimes still sealed and sometimes opened and then resold!! I only own one it’s the grand funk railroad greatest hits and it sounds great and I recommend it if you don’t have it!! I got that album at a mom and pop still sealed with the Walmart hype tag removed

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's very interesting. I'm sure people do occasionally trade them in for store credit. It's possible the person had left it sealed when trading it. Thank you for the suggestion. I do like GFR. ♥️

[@beatmet2355]

I usually get Walmart exclusive vinyl like Metallica colored vinyl and the LZ stage pass reissues. I also got a Stones “Hot Rocks” gold vinyl pressing. One exception was the 4 LP White Album remix/Esher Demo issue that was $25! I still can’t believe I found that for that price. I don’t care about whether a digital source was used or not, I can’t tell the difference. My only concern about that is if I want to resell them. I won’t get much for them, unless you find someone who likewise doesn’t care. Otherwise, I couldn’t care less. You’re right about Metallica, they do have their own presses, but also their own label: Blackened.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! You got some great records. That Beatles box set was a sweet deal. ♥️ Thank you and take care.

[@tturner12341]

I just bought a special edition edition of Sam Smith’s Gloria on vinyl and CD because they have a special edition version only available at Target with 2 bonus tracks. Target is the only place that has bonus tracks. I have bought a couple records from Walmart. The last album I bought was a Justin Bieber album on a exclusive color and it sounds really good too.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's wonderful!

[@AppleMan531]

Unfortunately Walmart does not take care of their record department. Everything is out of order. Most covers are damaged and bent covers, and even the shrink wrap is removed from some titles. New releases are not put on the shelf the day it comes out. I find this at a lot of Walmart's in the New York New Jersey area. Good luck if you need assistance.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Exactly! Walmart is definitely not the fun way to shop for records. Lol. Thank you and take care.

[@BigCraig]

I hate Walmart for many reasons, and they'll never be my go-to place for buying records. That, however, doesn't mean that I never buy records there. I like a lot of their exclusive pressings. As you said, their pressings are fine. Those Metallica reissues sounded great and were at a fair price. I got Black Sabbath's "We Sold Our Soul For Rock 'N Roll" on green vinyl, and it's a great copy. I figure that as long as my main source of vinyl records is mom 'n pop shops, it's fine to pick up an occasional album at Walmart or Target. I see it as no different than when I first started buying records many years ago, when I'd shop the cut-out bin at Thrifty Drug Store.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I think you said it perfectly. That's exactly how I feel about it. Thank you and take care.

[@jziemann]

I haven't bought anything from Walmart. Partially because we have so many records stores in Chicago. But also, there are no Walmarts in Chicago (burbs yes, city no). But I'm sure for a lot of people who don't live in a major metropolitan area. It's a super convenient way to get records.

[@MelindaMurphy]

You're exactly right. For some of us, Walmart is about all we have. I'm glad you have so many choices of great independent record stores. Thank you and have a great weekend.

[@barroncrist5779]

Rarely buy new vinyl as I have a fairly large (3000) collection of albums from the past. I did buy a few LP's from Target. Recently a Beach Boys Great Hits (2-LP's) for $10.79.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! Excellent price. It would be hard to pass that one by. Thank you and take care.

[@ryanrichardson2957]

My local wal mart is always picked over as far as records go. I’ll also say this about wal mart, I haven’t bought That many records from wal mart, but every one I have has been clean and quiet and no blemishes at all, which is more than I can say about Amazon and universal music.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I haven't had too many issues with Walmart records either. The quality is the same as anywhere else. Thank you and take care.

[@richwauhob3466]

Hi Melinda, Great video as usual, I agree. I also live in a city without a local record shop. Sometimes Walmart is a great way to pick up a new release without having to wait for ship time, I find it frustrating when I have vinyl on order that will take a week to get to me then find a copy sitting there on the Walmart shelf. I also enjoy going to record stores in other cities, I find the travel experience more fun.

[@MelindaMurphy]

The travel and the story behind finding a record is all part of the fun. I completely understand the frustration of waiting for a record to arrive while it sits on the shelf at Walmart. Thank you and take care.

[@bobodog100]

Always check Walmart, Target, Barnes and Noble and Best Buy for their upcoming vinyl exclusives.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I understand completely. They have some cool releases. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.

[@samkeepintherockalive]

Interesting video. CDs are my favorite physical media, and I went apeshit crazy buying $5.00 CDs from Van Halen, Metallica, AC/DC, Journey, Grand Funk Railroad, Skid Row, Quiet Riot, and other killer bands.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's awesome! Buy them while they're cheap because they may have a resurgence as well. 😍 Thank you and take care.

[@craigharmon9494]

I wasted $45 on the 2 LP deluxe Marvin Gaye "What's Going On". The pressing was extream off center. If I buy another record from Walmart, I will first open it for inspection.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's a shame. Hopefully, you were able to return it for a new copy. 😃 Thank you and have a great night!

[@deedward9]

I’ve never shopped at Walmart for vinyl but I would definitely consider doing so after watching this. Thanks. Great video and channel

[@MelindaMurphy]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!

[@DWoo-cd4hg]

I live in Shelbyville, 35 mi utes from downtown Louisville and went to UofL. It was sad to see Mother's and Ear Extascy close as well.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I have a Van Halen record with that Ear Exstacy sticker on it. I'm sure it was wonderful. Funhouse was an amazing store. Thank you and take care.

[@rockblock138]

Hi, Melinda! So glad you touched on this touchy subject. 😁 I love Walmart vinyl! They truly reel you in with the pretty colors. Sure, colored vinyl comes with its own occasional issues (surface noise, audio fidelity), but that's not necessarily Walmart's fault. I've been enjoying their exclusive red and blue 2LP Forest Gump soundtrack, Ozzy's "Patient #9" on gold swirl, and CCR's "Chronicles" on smoky swirl. I agree that these colored exclusives just add a fun touch to your collection. Their Black Friday record sale is totally irresistible! I got so much holiday shopping done in that week alone! Knocked out a few of my wishlist titles as well. And you're quite right about their convenience during a routine shopping trip, their value compared to indie shops, and simply a great way to knock out some essentials for emerging and seasoned collectors. Walmart will never ever replace my favorite local shop (KAOS Records in Covina, CA). Nothing surpasses the conversations, relationships, and trust you can build at an indie shop. If I want an analog-sourced original pressing with great soundstage, I got KAOS. But if I wanna take a gamble on a value album or color exclusive, well, it's my money. And I'll enjoy every cent I can out of a decent Walmart album. Happy spinning, Melinda! Thanks so much for sharing some of your Walmart finds!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree! Walmart will never take the place of independent record stores but those $15 record sales are a lot of fun. Walmart is a good secondary store for vinyl. Thank you and take care.

[@stevenholt5484]

Thank you Melinda, good video. Not only are the prices 'good' (nobody's really great), but WalMart is one of the few retailers that sell CD's at very affordable prices. I urge everyone to take your advice!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@jackwezesa1081]

Hey Melinda , I noticed the Infinity speaker on the bureau. I ‘ve had those since 2004! They sound great. I actually found the latest Tears for Fears album at Walmart a few months ago . Very cool video as usual.

[@MelindaMurphy]

They are nice speakers. I use them in my secondary listening room. ♥️ Thank you and take care.

[@Rich-fh5fh]

Your videos are getting me through the English winter. Always enjoyable and interesting. Thank you. I live in hope someone gets Lindsey and Stevie to agree and release a remastered release for Buckingham Nicks on vinyl.

[@MelindaMurphy]

We definitely need a reissue of Buckingham Nicks. They should both be very proud of that album. Thank you for the kind words about the channel. Your encouragement means a lot. Take care.

[@richardwhite2344]

Hi Melinda, I agree with everything you said about Wal-Mart. I do not understand why some people think that buying vinyl at Walmart is bad. I have a small Walmart near me, about 1/4 the size of a super WalMart but they still have a pretty good selection of Vinyl records. I totally agree that the displays they use are terrible at Walmart. They stand too high for one thing and not deep enough and employees jam then in the displays. The displays should be much lower so you can browse the bins. Stay well and take care

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. The way they display their records is a real shame. I'm surprised they haven't improved it. So many records get damaged from this. Thank you and take care.

[@DetroitRockCitizen]

I paused the video immediately. There are three points I wanted to make before I continue watching. One is that I watch your videos faithfully regardless of the fact I don't listen to vinyl because I think you have the best musical taste on the internet. The second is I am on the left on the political spectrum. The third is that I am a diabetic. Now I may have problems with Walmart but it is the one place that you can get affordable insulin when you're insurance won't cover the entire cost. I can overlook quite a lot for that. Now, back to the video.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm glad that Walmart helps you get the medicine you need. I will give them props for that. Thank you for the kind words of encouragement. I hope you enjoyed the rest of the video.

[@DetroitRockCitizen]

@@MelindaMurphy well at times they did. i was just speaking generally though,

[@mikeb8638]

What's crazy is that I bought a limited edition vinyl from a record shop online because they announce only 250 where pressed and quickly sold out but then I go to Walmart and see that exact limited edition vinyl (only one in the wild) so yea Walmart also purchases vinyl from online reord shops .

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh wow! That's interesting. That must have been a little frustrating. 😮 Thank you and have a great weekend.

[@michaelwilson2340]

I bought Number Of The Beast, A Love Supreme, and What's Going On? at my local Walmart in the recent past. Saved money doing it. Plus I can buy my pasta, STP gas treatment, and vitamins and get an album as well. Weird combination.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's pretty convenient. One stop shopping.😃 Thank you and have a great week.

[@dalepafford5732]

Great video Melinda! I prefer shopping at local record stores, but I do like the WalMart exclusives, & sometimes the prices. They do not have anything close to the feel & excitement of shopping/“digging” in an independent record store. Independent record stores are the best, I just wish there had one where I live. The closest one is over an hour away, so a “trip” has to be planned.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm in the same situation. I wish I had a record store nearby. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

[@mlblue5355]

Our Walmart sucks, tiny section, and no albums that I’m interested in. Also the corners of each album are all smashed in. Once in awhile I’ll order from them online. They had an Ozric Tentacle album that is $39.99 on Amazon and it was only $24.99 on Walmart. A crazy find! Melinda, my Doobie Brothers greatest hits on Coca-Cola color vinyl from Walmart is silent, even between the songs. Awesome pressing! You can’t go wrong with the Doobies!!!

[@MelindaMurphy]

The Doobie Brothers are great! I agree that the condition of some of the Walmart records in store are horrible. I blame customers for that. People don't handle them with the care they deserve. Thank you and take care.

[@flouisbailey]

Or A Dooby

[@lie188]

you can't go wrong with the Ozrics!!! 🤝

[@usquebaugh1]

Interesting topic and I'm an outsider on the issue. I don't have access to the Walmart Exclusives (WE) where I am here in Canada, though I'm sure at the price point I hear about, I'd succumb for a select few records (because I'm a record addict...plain and simple). I personally avoid Walmart but I don't have an issue with anyone who likes shopping there. Late last year, a buddy of mine accidentally doubled-up on WE of Led Zep's Physical Graffiti, and I was the benefactor...and I have to say, I was pretty impressed with how flat and quiet the vinyl was. It stands as my only WE experience. All of that said, since the pandemic, I've made a concerted effort to move a lot of my record purchases away from the that other BIG (rain forest) company, to my favorite local indie shop whose prices have remained competitive; though for some releases (ex: Acoustic Sounds releases) in this country, it tends to still be cheaper on the former (IF you can jump on the pre-order EARLY). For the 'record' 😉 I do not believe Metallica has their own record plant (though I could be wrong). I didn't look them all up but for instance, according to Discogs, the Kill'em All Jump in the Fire Walmart exclusive you showed had its lacquer cut by Chris Bellman and was apparently pressed at Pallas in Germany, but was Manufactured By - Pallas USA and P.USA appears in the dead wax...so pressed in Germany but the package itself was sleeved and sealed in the US? Lastly, I scooped up the latest 2022 release of Master of Puppets (along with a bunch of other records) as part of a 20% off Boxing Day sale (MoP cost me $18 cdn or about 13.50 usd) and appears cut by Levi Seitz at Blackbelt Mastering in Seattle and pressed at RTI. Fantastic sound quality / cost ratio! Hard to beat. Just sharing some info for collectors on both sides of the border ;)

[@MelindaMurphy]

Good evening! Metallica does have their own record press in Germany according to the article I read. Maybe not a whole pressing plant. I'm sorry if I got that wrong. The whole article about them may be wrong. Lol. Either way, they have done a really good job with the Metallica catalog. I do understand why people avoid that other way of buying records. I love the rain forest reference. 😃 Thanks for the comment. I like your writing style. Take care.

[@usquebaugh1]

@@MelindaMurphy Hey, me again..and thanks i.e. my writing style 📝😃. Only answering today as I was actually out last night to see Canada's own Sloan perform an excellent 2 tight sets of 30+ tunes (basically a career retrospective), but also a set loaded with their new 2022 album Steady (it was one of my top 10 records from last year and not because of a Canada bias (honest!), just because it was really good :). I too was not certain about Metallica so I did some digging just now. Is it possible you read the Loudwire article at some point from 10+ years ago where they announced them launching a new record "label", Blackened Recordings? which would be responsible for marketing and promotion, whereas Rhino Entertainment would "manufacture and distribute its releases in North America" (which I think means Rhino would use the existing record plants) and it appears to be reputable plants like RTI or Pallas USA? Source: blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-takes-ownership-of-its-masters-launches-new-record-label Anyway, I'm not trying to be a pain; moreover trying to set the 'record' straight about something I opened my comment-mouth about and because you have so many followers. I agree with you though. Short of paying through the nose for those early recordings, these modern pressings offer a way for many young fans to get access to affordable yet excellent sounding records in a vinyl collecting era where that is rare. Peace ☮

[@lovedrummin]

I buy albums from Walmart on occasion and have had no problem with the quality. My wife works at our local Walmart, so I tend to peruse the albums if I'm waiting for her to clock out. I'm one of those people who happen to like "greatest hits" and "best of" sets, especially if it's an artist that I find of only casual interest. While shopping at the local mom & pop stores is helpful to the local economy in general, I would point out that Walmart employs a lot of the local citizens. A significant number of those employees are north of age 50 as am I (ok I way north of 50) and they rely on that employment for health benefits. Back to the albums, my biggest frustration is one you pointed out, the way they are displayed. There is no organization (i.e. alphabet) to them and they tend to be jammed in the racks very tight. I have run across a few albums that are on my wish list. By the way, I'll have to be on the lookout for that "Poison Greatest Hits" album you showed us.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Your wife is exactly why there is nothing wrong with buying from Walmart from time to time. They do employ a lot of people. Maybe your wife could suggest a different way of displaying their records. 😃 Lol. Thank you and take care.

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

No...Cause I've Purchased A Record From WalMart...And Most Recently Before Thanxgiving~From Target...Sadly I Don't Have A Ma & Pa Record Store In My Sorry Town...

[@MelindaMurphy]

I don't have a good record store where I live either. 😏

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

@@MelindaMurphy There's None Where I Live That Vinyl...Other Than Target~WalMart & Best Buy... Amazon & EBay Are The Only Other Places To Purchase Vinyl LPs...

[@Lee.Higginbotham]

I've seen piles of records underneath the racks stacked on top of each other. There could be an issue with warped records.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's true. Oh my!!!😮

[@yyman23]

I love supporting my local record store, but I also like Walmart exclusives and their awesome pre-black Friday deals. Spread the wealth! I bought a a few albums from Walmart this past November, I wasn't aware they had the Eagles live at the Forum one... I hope I get it next November. You go to Walmart for the price, not the selection. Now, since record companies keep raising the prices... I don't feel bad buying albums for $15 once a year.

[@MelindaMurphy]

The Black Friday sale of $15 is such a great deal. That sale brings a lot of joy to vinyl collectors. Thank you and take care.

[@peterx1957]

Hey Melinda, no we don't have Walmart here but no you shouldn't feel guilty about shopping for records there either particularly if the prices are reasonable. I can also relate to the interaction with staff when they remember you or if you've become a regular. It's funny I've seen it from both sides of the counter. I was a music store retailer that had regular customers that would come in to my shop and buy, talk music or other stuff. As a retailer I got a buzz when I found something for a customer that a big 'chain store' couldn't manage. That's a key part to building that relationship with customers. Help them and they invariably will come back to your store and so will their friends and family maybe. 😊 Those days are sadly rare now. With your Poison LP, you could've done an unsealing of it during this video lol. Having an upopened record is out of character for you. Hope you do and show us what it's like. Love your work as always Melinda. Take care. 👍😘😊

[@MelindaMurphy]

It is rare that I buy a record and not open it immediately. Lol. I have no idea what was going on in my life to have overlooked that one. I bet you were wonderful and helpful to your customers. It's great to take pride in your work. Thank you and take care.

[@peterx1957]

@@MelindaMurphy I was in my element in my shop. I refused to call it a job as it was the one time in my life where I was doing something I was probably born for. However the pressure of running a retail business can take the shine away from that happiness. I could have done without the financial pressure. Ultimately it failed because physical music retail stores were dying. I had bought a long established store. However despite my 2 years in it, the shop's time had come.. 😔

[@andybetts6584]

Very balanced view from lovely Melinda She is correct there is a place for Wal Mart in the vinyl market so long as you buy with their limitations in mind and realise for the full on real deal you will need a vinyl shop or on line dealer

[@MelindaMurphy]

Exactly! Thank you so much!

[@asaprabbit8305]

Sadly mom and pop stores out here in the Pacific Northwest only give you 3- 5 dollars on trade in on vinyl no matter what it's actually worth , so trading in records out here ain't really worth it

[@MelindaMurphy]

That wouldn't be worth it. I agree.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

"Feeling guity about buying records from WalMart...." why should we? It's a department store like Goldblatt's, Sears. Korvette's, etc., were years ago. There were stand alone records shops then as well as the department stores - same thing these days. What's the problem? Same goes for Target.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree with you. My mom used to buy our records from Kmart when we were kids. This has been going on for a very long time. Thank you and take care.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

@@MelindaMurphy The KMart era - I may have been in school and hating it, but overall, the 70s wee a cool time.

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

I Agree...It's Kinda Like The Classic Meat Market~Where Someone Goes There Often And The Proprietor Knows The Person And Says~For Example: Mrs. Murphy Ur Usual 2 Pounds Of Ground Beef?? They Know The Person What What They Usually Order...

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

I have nothing against Walmart. I love their prices especially as you said their holiday specials of 15 dollars. I just played the four I purchased during the holiday. They sound wonderful. Enjoyed your video as always.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. It was fun to watch all of the videos and seeing everyone so excited about the records they bought for $15. Thank you and take care.

[@Atodaso]

Hell yea! Those Metallica albums are cool! I am waiting to pick up the 45rpm cuts - I will have them all, but they are EXPENSIVE (~$180+) on the used market.

[@MelindaMurphy]

They would be very cool.♥️🔥

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

At Our Target & WalMart There's Not Anyone There Who Knows Squat About Records...Luckily I Know Enough To Fend For Myself...

[@mikesgotthespins5894]

Great video Melinda! People should feel free to buy the music they love, wherever they choose, imho. Also, through my wheeling and dealing down at the shop I wound up with an extra copy of the new Cats In Space album "Kickstart The Sun" It's on diablo red vinyl, and I really believe you would like this record, think Grand Illusion, updated, since I already have a copy on hero yellow, I thought I would send this one your way, if that's ok, thanks for listening, Have a great week.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh wow! That's so nice. You've been so good to me. If it is anything like The Grand Illusion, I will definitely enjoy it. Thank you! 😃

[@TKRVideoCentral]

I don't generally shop at Walmart for personal reasons, but I will bend the rules occasionally for something that's exclusive, like the Def Leppard "Hysteria" POP set I recently showed on my channel. But I don't see any problem with it when they do the sales especially - as you said, you are helping the local economy, and they're only carrying "mass market" titles, so it's going to have a minimal effect on the mom and pop stores in the area. Love the teeshirt, by the way! Cheers! - TC

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! I do love the $15 record sales. It's fun to see the joy that brings vinyl collectors. Take care.

[@clintonlujan1452]

It's nice to have Walmart to sell records of to sell reissues of older titles at affordable prices vs original pressings that can be very expensive or hard to find. You will only pay a retail price for the record. Some record titles have gone up in value for a collector market from Walmart. Walmart is good for the beginner of buying records of starting a collection. As far as turn tables is to shop around to find a decent quality at an affordable price that won't damage the records

[@MelindaMurphy]

I totally agree! Thank you so much!

[@bertiejohnson9276]

Our local Wal mart is smaller than any other walmart supercenter lots of things on clearance including vinyl was able to score matchbox 20 exile on mainstream for $17 and a couple other albums dirt cheap

[@MelindaMurphy]

Great finds! 🤩