rockdoctor
Well-Known Member
I make the trek through the local thrift and used book and record stores looking for old vinyl. One thing that I have noticed is that overall, A&M albums are sometimes few and far between. I see Herb, Sergio, Burt and Carpenters fairly regularly but rarely a lot of the other well known artists on the label. I do not know if they are not getting donated to these stores or if they are getting bought up. A while back, I came across about 5 of the Gino Vanelli releases on the label and they have since been sold. Two weeks ago I was back there and saw Brasil '66 Equinox through YeMeLe and also Sundown Lady. When I was there this past Saturday, all but Fool On The Hill had been scooped up along with Sundown Lady. That tell me that the A&M artists are still popular in today's setting.
Three of the Brasil '66 did not have inner sleeves but the records for all were in good condition and for some, the covers were in excellent condition. Same for the Lani Hall and that was the early old style label pressing.
Sometimes I find albums from the pre-1968 releases but they are few and far between.
To me, it seems that a lot of people have held onto their A&M albums.
What is your take on thrift store successes and oddities?
Three of the Brasil '66 did not have inner sleeves but the records for all were in good condition and for some, the covers were in excellent condition. Same for the Lani Hall and that was the early old style label pressing.
Sometimes I find albums from the pre-1968 releases but they are few and far between.
To me, it seems that a lot of people have held onto their A&M albums.
What is your take on thrift store successes and oddities?