Anyone have good sources for LPs? as in Vinyl, as in Records?

[Flyinbowtie]

Preparing for the return of my Marantz, and wondering where people who buy albums go to get them. I know amazon and the otehr mass market outlets are out there, but are there any good online sources that aren't found in the usual search engines?

 

[Universal Elements]

Believe or not Swapmeet and yard sales

 

[coolchange]

I just bought a Dick Dale at the swap meet, paid 18 bucks for it. But he was a trader albums was all he had.
There used to be a guy on Melrose, Floor to ceiling shelves of albums.
Ebay

 

[Flyinbowtie]

We had a guy in town up here for a couple years, I bought some things from him, but the COVID cost him his business.
Sucks.
Being a long way from anywhere makes it difficult, and with winter coming the garage sale season is at an end. Next year...

 

[monkeyswrench]

Are you after new, old...what type of genre?
My friend Mark has a small place called "Grump's Garage"...but he's down in Elsinore. Had mostly country and rockabilly stuff, but I wasn't really looking for albums when I went. I think he has a website?

 

[Hallett_Whacker]

I collected records for years... EBay and the internet pretty much killed the whole thing.

I would check your local area for record swaps. SoCal had Buena Park and Pasadena once a month.

 

[mjc]

I have around 1000 now and find most of mine at yard sales, the swap meet(very little now) and goodwill. Also white sheet you can get whole boxes full.

 

[MSum661]

Try ebay.
I just scored an original 1978 first album Van Halen in VG+ Cover and Vinyl LP with insert.
And no...I don't care what anyone's opinion is of ebay today or any other day

 

[Flyinbowtie]

Thanks guys. I like a lot of different music, am looking for albums, I will ask around and see if anyone knows of a place local. Will check with the gang the local bagel shop....our town's meeting place.

 

[Looking Glass]

I just bought a Dick Dale at the swap meet, paid 18 bucks for it. But he was a trader albums was all he had.
There used to be a guy on Melrose, Floor to ceiling shelves of albums.
Ebay

Are you interested in more Dick Dale L.P's?

 

[riverroyal]

Spin records Carlsbad
Lous records Encinitas.
both have amazing selections

 

[mjc]

Are you interested in more Dick Dale L.P's?

if he is not i would be.

 

[Flyinbowtie]

Are you after new, old...what type of genre?
My friend Mark has a small place called "Grump's Garage"...but he's down in Elsinore. Had mostly country and rockabilly stuff, but I wasn't really looking for albums when I went. I think he has a website?

Your buddy has a awesome little site. Filling a wish list right now. Thanks for the tip! I love surf guitar, Junior Brown is amazing.
I havent bought vinyl in 40 years, I guess reverting to my youth in old age. LAst alburm I bought was an Alan Parsons Project piece, "turn of a Friendly Card"
I need a new cartridge for my turntable, working on that as well.

 

[Looking Glass]

if he is not i would be.

I'll check tomorrow and get back to you.

 

[coolchange]

Are you interested in more Dick Dale L.P's?

Not specifically. Just came across this browsing surf music and it appeared in great condition.
MJC have at it.

 

[Double Live Gonzo]

Huge place in St. Petersburg, FL. They claim largest collection of vinyl in the world... Banana Records. 3.5 million records

If you are not in the area, you'll have to call. I do not think they put them online.

bananasrecords.com

 

[Hallett_Whacker]

There used to be a huge rockabilly deal in OC, the Hootenanny. I saw Junior Brown play there several times—good shit for sure.

 

[73mandella]

Don't know about online, but if you are ever in Santa Ana (CA), there's a great shop on French Street just south of 4th Street. Just don't forget to pay the parking meter while you shop.

 

[Gripside80]

If I don’t buy locally... discogs has a ton of sellers and lots to choose from. I have bought a lot from here.

Vinyl Records, CDs, and More For Sale at Discogs Marketplace

Vinyl Records, CDs, and More For Sale at Discogs Marketplace

www.discogs.com

 

[coolchange]

Bought this a while ago.

 

[Bpracing1127]

Preparing for the return of my Marantz, and wondering where people who buy albums go to get them. I know amazon and the otehr mass market outlets are out there, but are there any good online sources that aren't found in the usual search engines?

I have a whole box you can have for free. No clue what’s in it. Mostly rock from the sixties and seventies

 

[mjc]

I have a whole box you can have for free. No clue what’s in it. Mostly rock from the sixties and seventies

If he doesn't want them I will take them.

 

[TimeBandit]

This is Mecca for music:

Amoeba Music | The World's Largest Independent Record Store

We Buy and Sell Used Records, DVDs, and CDs. The World's Largest Independently Owned Record Store!

www.amoeba.com

 

[Wheeler]

Bought this a while ago. View attachment 934155

Seeing your album cover reminded me of this video.

 

[Dana757]

TMO records in HB, Fingerprints in Long Beach, Toxic Toast in Long Beach for punk Japanese imports. Record Parlor in Hollywood.

 

[renodaytona]

FBT, next time you are up in Reno go check out Recycled Records.

Recycled Records Reno - Vinyl, Records, Tapes, DVDs - Vinyl, CDs, DVDs, Cassettes, More!

If you're looking for Northern Nevada's top rated new & used record store, then look no further. Recycled Records has been serving Reno/Tahoe since 1978!

recrecreno.com

 

[WYRD]

In 1975...

 

[Wheeler]

Look for thrift stores that are near retirement communities.

 

[Wheeler]

If he doesn't want them I will take them.

I found a copy of this gem at a thrift store down by Seizure World.

@420HOA

 

[3queens]

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Rhino Records

Rhino Records

rhinorecords.cc

 

[Terminal Velocity]

here's a place in SLC, if you find something i could go get and ship to you.

Dvd. Graywhale

DVD

www.graywhaleslc.com

 

[Dogzonboard]

You can do a search for "Audiophile LP Vinyl Records" and get lots of sources. Acoustic Sounds and Music Direct have both been around a long time and have great selections!

 

[Flyinbowtie]

I have a whole box you can have for free. No clue what’s in it. Mostly rock from the sixties and seventies

BP I appreciate the offer! Thank you! Alas, I am the hinterlands of NorCal, would rather see someone more local to you get them, so I will defer to MJC on this if he is closer than I. Just seems like the right thing to do.

Did not expect this kind of response guys. Thanks. Good to see the interest in the vinyl, and music in general.
With all the crap going on in the world I seem to retreat into music a lot more these days, especially late at night when my back hurts and I can't sleep. The right music; maybe a little Larry Carlton or Norman Brown on the guitar, or Chris Botti blowing that horn...it seems to settle me down.

 

[Bpracing1127]

Mic come and get them!

 

[old rigger]

Spin records Carlsbad
Lous records Encinitas.
both have amazing selections

Lou's is an amazing record store. Stop in every time were down that way.

 

[The Prisoner]

This is Mecca for music:

Amoeba Music | The World's Largest Independent Record Store

We Buy and Sell Used Records, DVDs, and CDs. The World's Largest Independently Owned Record Store!

www.amoeba.com

That was on my bucket list to go there. Never made it.

 

[johnnyC]

That was on my bucket list to go there. Never made it.

always wanted to go there i hear its awsome...3 stories everything you can think of

 

[The Prisoner]

always wanted to go there i hear its awsome...3 stories everything you can think of

Unfortunately that location is closed down. They were moving to another location but Covid put a pause on it.