I’ve decided to get rid of the 195 remaining LP’s I’ve stored in various cupboards gathering dust in the various places I’ve lived since my record buying days began, probably around 68/69.
Lots of sentimentality attached but if I remember rightly the last time I had a record deck was mid eighties and that would be the last time I played any albums. Three albums that spring to mind back then, Hatful of Hollow - The Smiths, Trans Europe Express - Kraftwerk and a Dwight Yokum album can’t remember which one.
I’ve toyed with the idea of buying a deck, amp and speakers but the condition of the albums aren’t good, so after much deliberation and pining over album cover artwork, I’m afraid it’s the old heave ho!
A friend has offered me £250 for the lot which isn’t much but saves on dragging round various record exchanges and maybe not doing much better price wise.
I’ve inserted visiting rights and a 10% sell on clause in the contract should he discover an incredibly rare and worth a lot album.
I will be in mourning for the next week or so:(.
Anybody else done the same?
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They haven't seen the light of day since we moved here 15 years ago, but I just can't bring myself to get rid.
Saying that I love my Sonos I got for Christmas, I just ask it what to play from my computer and its done.
the only record i own
My daughter is now into vinyl after we bought her the Stranger Things soundtrack album when we took her to the experience recently. She's annexed my portable turntable and set it up in her room with extra speakers and has bought a few LP's to play. It was funny having to show her how to use it, she didn't have a clue. After she used it the 1st time, she came downstairs and announced that it was so cool and much better than listening to music on her phone or Alexa. It's funny her sitting in her room listening to The Clash like I did at her age.
Was still buying vinyl til late nineties - so had stuff like Live Wood by Paul Weller and The Great Escape/Parklife by Blur - these originals go for insane prices now, £200+ each.
Also a band called Porcupine Tree who were playing tiny venues at the time, so got nothing for their stuff - they now sell out Wembley Arena - I had a mint copy of their debut album (only 2,000 produced). Not going to look up what all their old stuff is worth now!
Gradually started replacing thru ebay/2nd hand shops and the the odd record fair. Been quite fun tbh. But only replacing favourites from 70's 80's. The 90's album prices are insane.
I’m just a bit tired of carrying old baggage both physical and emotional around with me that just sits in cupboards or storage space gathering dust for the next however long I’ve got.
All suggestions so far are very good, if one wants to spend time logging everything online and waiting perhaps indefinitely for maybe a good offer or lugging about selling at record fairs or exchanges. At the moment I don’t have transport, so that is an inevitable problem.
I probably have a collection of most people’s collections. I don’t think that in there, I could be wrong, I have any hidden gems.
Of course there’s huge sentimentality attached but am inclined to think sentimentality can get in the way of moving forward.
I’ve no doubt when they go, I’ll feel a huge pang of remorse but as I haven’t played any for the best part of 35 years chances are I won’t in the future.
I’m also trying to live a more minimalist lifestyle and what moving has brought to light is how much junk I’ve hung onto all these years. I’m trying to have with me things that have a use or serve a purpose. Cupboards are great but the downside is that things get put in that don’t ever see the light of day again.
Thanks for all your suggestions.
1969 to 1974.
PS My views on the albums I bought back then change almost with the seasons.
I queued up outside a record shop in Woolwich the day Dark Side was released in 1973 so will be checking that one out (if I can find it amongst all the boxes).
Pretty sure I've got an initial copy of Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath as well.
That's Sunday taken care of!!
I've not had a deck for maybe 15 years, but since moving and looking at all the records again I'm going to buy a Sonus speaker set and turntable for my office.
Like many, I transferred over to CD, Partly because you could play them in the car, and vinyl shops locally did not cater for the likes of Frank Zappa, and Hendrix.
Noticed a lot or Vinyl being re-issued, breaks your heart when you have sold it for £2-5, to realise it is now going for mega money these days...... and never played.
I have Facebook friends who have 20-30 of certain albums, I guess like all hobbies it becomes an addiction for some.
There is a record reseller near Meopham station that I am told will pay a fair price, and also 'Goldmine' is very handy I am told by the serious dealers.