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Very interesting and very surprising Martin 🤔🤔🤔 The most expensive record in my collection,should i ever want to part with it,is a 7" single....original copy of Tainted Love by Gloria Jones.

I have that Skids album back home in Ireland. A great album.

Prices according to Discogs but the question is : is it the real price on Discogs ? More , there is no official book who evaluate the price of the records.

How much did you get the Stranglers Raven album for?

I sense a Warwick moment coming one here, are there plans afoot to step up into the big time of hundreds of pounds per album? I hope not as I feel its dangerous territory, but if anyone is savvy enough to pull it off its you Richard! Lots of good sellers in the first lot. Does Tull sell well? The second lots should fly off the stall, alot to sell n do deals on. I think this may be a way forward for my record fair aspirations. Ok how much for the Quad? What's the discount if the Who are you is included? maybe I could get you a short tripod 🤔, cheers 👍 #Bolos

OMD's Architecture & Morailty seems to be in four UK sleeve variants, Blue, Grey, Yellow and Blue (no Die cut) I don't think any one is scarcer than the other and all seem to be around roughly the same value. Dazzle Ships seems to go for more, perhaps as the packaging is slightly more elaborate.

Again overpriced Bowie albums, crazy prices. I have both the Bowie Hunky Dory laminated records Gem on the back and the rarer non Gem which obviously is not printed . I bought quite a few years ago for about £250 for both on eBay. Also bought Space Oddity ( David Bowie) for just over £300 about 15 years ago and TMWSTW dress cover recently for £950 . With the sale /buying price plus commissions this is ridiculous. BTY how much was the 3D Raven ?

There's a ton of top sellers you'll do well again. It is noticeable the difference of them compared to things people don't want. I don't think Alan Parsons sells well at all and one of those there the 80s one is very dated and is terrible. Ammonia avenue.

Ive got the Skids album you mentioned,never knew it came with a free 12" single 😲😲😲

I'm always amazed at some of the prices people are prepared to pay for some records at auction,it's easy to get carried away with the bidding as well I suppose....don't forget the buyers premium as well !!!! You didn't mention it but The Jam "Snap" LP should have a free 7" single with it,in a picture sleeve. You've gotta great varied selection there Richard,I'm sure you'll do alright with them 👍👍👍

Great informative video again Richard - thanks for updating me on that Bowie dress sleeve ! £1300 with bonus felt tip pen ❤ bargain

Well I reckon that second pile might be pound for pound your best yet. Never see the poster with that Blondie. That first Lloyd Cole is great. Ive got that Costello hits album, decent sound quality considering the amount of songs on it. That Dexy's comp is decent..although for some reason tends to go for just £6-£8.00 . ..A lot of people want that INXS album

Just discovered your channel, Richard. I've been after that Nirvana for years. I only have the single 'Pentecost Hotel', which is fantastic. I know Tuco (from Nebraska) found both the UK and US LPs at a garage sale for a few dollars last year. I hate him!😭

You will struggle to get anywhere to get your money back even if you sold them all theres not that much there😢

Thanks for the memories! Wish we still had access to weekly music paper not in magazine format. I used to read front to back

Heya Richard, is/was the Hawkwind copy of In Search of Space the front folding gatefold version?

Most of these albums you could buy for 1vorv2 pounds before vinyl came back in fashion😢

Nice haul,,,alot of gems,,,joe jackson stepping out,,brings alot of childhood memories,,,thanks mate,🤍

I have a couple of more recent albums from the UK that I ordered and shipped here to America. Thee Sacred Souls debut album, but the Dinked Edition that as far as I know only a handful of UK stores participate in (Dinked Edition). And a Jalen Ngonda Dinked Edition record also. Both have alternative cover art, with a limited run. Thee Sacred Souls record is going for over 200 on Discogs right now, and Jalen Ngonda record is going for over 100.

Hi Richard this was an interesting one ..that divine comedy album is one I’d like myself I only have it on cd .. I’ve not seen that twice upon a time I wish I’d picked up a copy of it in 1992. Thanks for sharing 👍

Richard I enjoyed listening to your clip. I used to watch VC clips but grew annoyed with all the professional record hustlers. I find myself more interested in hobbyist rather than record shop owners. I happen to be a hobbyist who somehow (through great agony at times from the ex) never rubbished his collection. I always wanted the UK Nirvana album. Perhaps I should trade my US Nirvana albums (multiple copies of each) for a copy of the original?

That was interesting Richard. I think most of my 90s would make my top ten but I've not listed all on discogs yet. One day I will. Siouxsie didn't sell much they were on a downward spiral by then though some later hits were great. Peepshow and kiss them from me spring to mind. There was tons of best ofs and greatest hits repackaged or compiled as CDs around then. Thanks for sharing.

I made a video on my most expensive compilations as i had never thought people would actually pay a lot of money for them. I don't remember now if more than one had more value than ten or twenty, but the most expensive one was more than a hundred. I'm still amazed by it even though it was released in 1992. Pasi

The vinyl you showed look in mint condition. I have a first 20 vinyl promo release of Columbia by Oasis, copies are on sale for £5k on discogs.

Double wow, Twice Upon a Time - The Singles. Likewise to the other comments, never seen it, its a unicorn. One UK on discogs at £200! Some interesting stuff there Richard, I'll keep my eye out as I think I saw that Heep but didnt have a clue.

Hi Richard. All of Us was reissued on vinyl as part of the excellent Songlife 6lp boxset. This was released by madfish in 2021. A great pickup for those on a budget. Great vid

Prices never cease to amaze me. 90s albums are often worth more as fewer were pressed. Never understood the vertigo swirl thing as some of them are shockers. The two banshees best ofs are tremendous. I rarely see them nowadays, especially that second one. Still looking for that Elf Lp. Interesting stuff Richard. Cheers, Chris

Very nice Richard 👏👏👏 Yes I’m the same I’m constantly looking at records and buying and selling but I myself don’t actually keep that many records compared to others in the VC. Thanks for showing the records but also as always saying something interesting about each of them. So many VC members make these videos but don’t actually say what each record is about. They just pop up the record and I think to myself “oh that looks interesting” and quickly put it down 😅 That Uriah Heep is very high on my want list but yes they are quite expensive and I can never find one in my price range that is in good enough condition to buy. Will you be at the fair tomorrow? I’m hoping to make it. I might have a look at my top 10, I did a video over a year ago and yes I think my top 10 might have changed a lot.

Wow ‘Twice Upon A Time’ I’ve never seen it.l..& Ive seen everything at some point. I didn’t even see it during the vinyl. Slump years 97-2010....so there can’t be many!

Thanks as always for a walk through the past of NME

Very relaxing these vids Richard. Have you thought about getting yourself a tripod or something, so you can record hands free? All the best to you.

Tip 13 - Always alphabetize the records. The amount of sellers at record fairs that don't alphabetize or even categorize their records is unbelievable. There's no better way of telling people without telling them that you don't respect their time or appreciate their patronage when you don't do these things. If a seller doesn't have their records in alphabetic order or at least categorized by genre I won't bother looking to see what they have. My first question is always how are your records organized and if they tell me they're not and it's all random, I move on to the next table.

U2 at the Marquee that week 🤣

Was an avid buyer and reader of NME, Sounds, Melody Maker and Record Mirror from the mid 70s to the early 80s. All binned once read. Wish I'd kept at least some of them.

The period here was slightly anti climactic following punk, NME in 76/7/8 was the time to soak up true journalistic hyperbole plus a genuine air of exitement. Not that there wasn't good stuff around but you have Queen & Springsteen as corporates, trogging along through their careers here, by way of contrast to what came before.

This is the closest we will ever have to a time machine.

All them lovely Bowie albums. That Adam and the Ants alum. KOTWF. Loved to have known if it had the booklet inside and the poster that I got with my original :)

I luv it.Kept pausing to have a read . Music n fashion around this time was going through a transitional period into the new romantic , electronica era. That summer Human league, Depeche Mode , Soft Cell etc. were about to break through with some completely different sounds and more experimental.Interesting time. Thank you for time on these. Really appreciated.

Thanks for another great time capsule, very interesting to watch. 👍

thanks for this NME nostalgia as I used to purchase every week and read front to back!

Lesley Woods of the Au Pairs!

This was a brilliant video Richard you've done yourself proud 👍 have to agree with pretty much everything you said. A card machine is only about £30 off Amazon though providing internet works. I'm still on a time out from selling due to being busy elsewhere and wanna get back into it. Stock and cleaning piles are building up! Watch your back muscles with the boxes 👍 overpacked is the worst.

I shouted out 'a young Deirdre Barlow' but alas I was incorrect. Very surprised to hear of any 'difficulty' in a pub in Cork (not), I wonder what Johnny was commenting on at the time? I bet the band would be shocked at the price of 4be2s now, even plywood has shot up here! 'Puzzled by the success of their debut album' is a great line. Bonham's, 4-5 quadruple vodkas (arriving for rehearsals) described as 'pretty tipsy'!! I saw the Q-Tips supporting the Ooo, very good. Re crossword, I haven't seen the film Scum for ages, Phil Daniels etc. Another great NME vid 👍

These are great (despite the slightly shaky hand)! Don't suppose you have any 70's Melody Makers in your collection too?

I have kept all my nme's from 1977. The lot. Punk!

i probably bought that issue along with Sounds. Looking back , I’d rather been 16 in 1970 or 1990 when music in my opinion was a heck of a lot more colourful & optimistic. Ho hum. Thanks from 1 mile from SW England 😁👍(ps i saw Rush at southampton Gaumont in May that year but don’t tell the NME faithful )

I remember reading the review of the imported Costello compilation, a fine album which I still have.

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Lots of top tips there Richard. I hate it too when a box is rammed, it makes filming a rummage very difficult ; ) I think I've got a few for the £5 bargain box for sure. Its alot of work indeed so I think you deserve a good payoff for your efforts. I am hoping to do a local record fair at some stage just to have a good bargain clear out and for a few things I bought to flip but I gather you need insurance to take part? For my local one its something crazy like a million pounds, I suppose just in case a falling satellite takes everyone out!

Nah, i was buying Sounds mag at the very time and getting hugely into the NWOBHM bands like Iron Maiden , Def Leppard, Diamond Head etc. I980 was the year of Heavy Metal without a doubt but NME ignored it almost completely.