Deconstructing A Record Collection
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- analogplanet.com editor Michael Fremer travels "down the East Coast" to view a record collection owned by the daughter of a late former music producer/executive. He didn't go to buy the collection, but rather to assess its value and help the family decide how best to sell it.
Took that man a lifetime to collect those records, I am donating my records when I die so they get to the hands of people that can not afford them. I do not see a monetary value when I look a records
I hardly every spend more than $1 for any record but I have managed to build up an impressive collection. I wish I could go back in time when they were more available but I still manage to find some gems.
apollomemories73 prpbably, because he didn’t reply
Best collection on CZcams I've seen.... How I'd love to be in your shoes
That Ark album is by the band Flaming Youth. That is the first band Phil Collins recorded with!
Jim McCracken - well, he DID have a lotta hair when he was working with Brand X.
great video but with that fisheye lens,the records look warped or damaged lol!!!
Dennis Sanches idk i think he did a good job, i woulda been shakin like a Chihuahua from excitement lol
Almost 36 minutes of great records, amazing, I loved and liked it
This is now officially my most important channel I'm subscribed to on youtube.
Michael, it must have been an exciting pleasure to go thru this collection. I personally enjoy ALL of your insight. Eddie.
15:54 it's Hawkwind....because it says Hawkwind on it.
I have some of these records and seen some of the bands live in the late 60’s and 70’s I’ve always lived in London born 1952, my one regret is not seeing the Beatles live, because my Mum wouldn’t let me go in 1963 we were living 1 mile away when they played the Christmas Panto at Finsbury Park Astoria for 12 days, but my sister who is 9 years older than me was in the same hotel in India when she worked as a air hostess for BOAC but that’s another story which is too personal
Some beautiful records and some great old bands. If I had the money I would have spent a few thousands dollars here.
16:00 - the record is "Astounding Sounds, Amazing music" by Hawkwind - fantastic (probably the best album you have shown !!)
+phr tao : Ha, one of my favourite bands of all time. I have all but the very first LP, all on first UK pressings. So that's from X In Search Of Space in 1970 right through until The Business Trip in 1993. Then I bought CDs as vinyl was really hard to find if indeed they were pressed at all. They are all in A1 near Mint condition. Sorry, but they are not for sale. Cheers.
Very nice collection, what ever you decide to do dont let it go cheap!
Take a year of work, take pictures of covers and labels, start selling on Ebay.
Or.. keep the collection, buy a good turntable, be happy!
Beautiful copy of the VU and Nico! I bought a used copy of that record in the 90s for $25. The banana peel was gone and the previous owner haphazardly removed the sticker over the explicit torso art on the back. But it was a mono blue Verve label press in Very Good condition vinyl wise and it sounded excellent. I dont want to talk about what I later did with it and the rest of my record collection of records acquired so inexpensively in the early 90s!
wow!... Imagine being the owner of that collection :)
My Analog Corner close your eyes, what do you see? That is their life now.
Mandre goes for monster space funk fusion wonder . . so you were not that far, guessing. I've spent some time imaging how the unknown record might sound like (rather in terms with music as it self than quality of pressing) in correlation of cover art. And that's something that drives to dig deeper and further into the unknown. Seen/heard a lot from this collection and it got me mesmerized to realise this is just a very tip of an iceberg! Just a little bit more records to discover. :)
Imagine you cut your teeth in the music business during the 70's and 80's. Your knowledge is now gold.
+Analog Planet I would love to listen to that record collection! In the 1970's and 80's my aunt lives I Los Angeles. She brought to me some of the records that I asked for in my letters to her! The finish of the covers and the quality of the sound was far superior than that of the locally pressed records in Costa Rica. But your knowledge of all these records, and the different labels is encyclopedic! Cheers! Robert
How tf is a record mint if the sleeve is all worn
Dude, you have alot of great content. You MUST invest in a Go Pro wearable camera. The quality of the videos would be much better
26:30, Alvin Welch & his three brothers were a dance act in 1960's Chicago, and they called themselves Alvin Cash & the Crawlers. They signed a record deal with One-Der-Ful Records and released their breakthrough and biggest hit, "Twine Time," as a single in late 1964. The instrumental backup band was given recognition and became The Registers. Twine Time was released on the Mar-V-Lus label, which was owned by One-Der-Ful. One-Der-Ful's biggest claim to fame was the Five Dutones' dance hit, "Shake a Tail Feather." These two indie labels used the pressing plant run by Chess Records. Chess provided this pressing service to other 1960's labels, including Co & Ce and Paula.
Hawkwind, Sabbath, 13th Floor Elevators, King Crimson, Champion Jack Dupree.. this is an incredible collection. Must have been an Atlantic or Island records exec that died and the kids or grandkids want to sell the records
What a great collection. Kinda makes me sick to think it's all likely to be split up. There is something kind of eerie about going through a deceased person's music collection. Feels like you're invading their privacy. Anyway...I hope these end up in the hands of someone who will enjoy them, and not just file them away never to be heard.
+David Darrow I agree. I stumbled upon a wonderful collection the relatives of the owner had dumped at a thrift store . The records were all from the 70s and in the best condition imaginable. Everything was used but the condition was minty every single record. Bought a few for very little money. The collection is being split in all directions. I got Taxi driver and many other great original 70s soundtracks plus 70s soul.
@@hasekdom Just like I said! Time to go thrifting.
in my world 'mint' means that the sleeve AND album are utterly flawless..any ring wear evident on the cover or shelf wear instantly relegates it to very good or very good+ IF the record is mint/unplayed condition.
15:52 HAWKWIND..it says it so on the cover!!
That's the Damneds second LP.
Hawkwind ! amazing astounding sounds
"These records are all mint" To quote Goldmine: "MINT (M): Absolutely perfect in every way-certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed under "other considerations"). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all." Michael, that's a nice collection and I'm sure many are VG+ or NM, but "MINT?!" No way man! I've been collecting for 50 years, have over 30,000 33/45/78 records and would use "MINT" only to describe a still sealed record and even that's a stretch.
'Freaky'! I was hoping to see an early press of 'School's Out' and it was in the very
first few.
Wow, a lot of those records I may never see again...!
3.16 Amen Corner . just to say hi from Wales uk the Andy Fair-weather low is still playing local hear .. and some of the band still pop round now n then ..
That collection needs to all be recorded into wave or flac files and stored away .very nice collection , I would like to have Michaels knowledge on vinyl and band members WoW such wisdom of music .
Not knowing Hawkwind and offshoots is a bit poor as expert... :P
I´m also addicted, my hero is John Peel (r.i.p.)
You can look at discogs to have an idea about the worth, that are perhaps 6000 records or more. Nothing for bad, Michael! Everybody has is own taste and that is good! Best wishes to you! :)
+Analog Planet - No, I did not know you before as well... did see some videos of you yesterday, did like them in general. Only wanted to tease you a bit. I like all music lovers and you are one! :)
I made a little squeak when he pulled out the KC stuff.... 😻
I've generated an informal estimate for the value of this collection and it is as follows: $50 billion dollars.
Amazing stuff! Michael, will there be any updates on how they choose to proceed? I'm very interested in buying some records from them.
Wow, not a big King Crimson fan? That surprised me a little given the breadth of your musical tastes. They were highly innovative and Robert Fripp is an incredibly talented guitarist. To each their own, I suppose.
Jimmy Hendrix thought King Crimson was the best band he'd ever heard.
Pretty much says it all right there.
Album was Lizard by the way.
fantastic, interesting video! Info and records, the best!
It is easy to sense your excitement when searching through the record collection. Does anyone experience the same level of excitement when searching through music files on a computer? I really doubt it.There is more to a vinyl record than the sound.
Definitely. It is a strange sense of satisfaction when you run across a neat record you never expected. That feeling of holding it and inspecting it is part of the whole experience.
Where and how did they sell the collection?
Looks to me like all the money value is tied up in the UK pressings, such as Pink label Island and early Harvest pressings etc.
I'm interested that you use "Mint" often. Sometimes it seems you use it with sealed items. I've had many thousands of records and I would classify a handful as truly mint vinyl. Do you find that many more among Imports than US pressings?
***** Thank you for your quick response.
The other definition is that the record shows no signs of play and has no blemishes. I have had few unplayed records that had no blemishes. Further, until you inspect it, how could you assume it is mint? I'm a seller and I don't even use the term because there is almost always a blemish of some kind. Something as simple as a paper scuff precluded a mint grading. Or, at least when I'm grading and selling. So, if you ever buy one from me, chances are that I won't be selling it as mint. Sealed is just that. I do not assume that the new record I buy will be worthy of MINT. On the very rare occasion it does, it makes me smile.
Btw, there are so many great records in that collections that I had to lie down at the 15 min mark.
I about had a heart attack when you pulled out the first (nudie) Atomic Rooster album. They were under poor management by a German company, IIRC, and it was never released in the US. Also, I never knew tat Tea for the Tillerman was a gatefold. A wonderful collection.
There are no words. Wow. Did you estimate the value of the collection?
why skip over little richards first record at 32:15?
Wow what a collection! How did this collector acquire all this rare vinyl? Did he work in some capacity of the music industry? Thanks for the post. Some of those records brought memories of records long gone.
Fuck, learn to read.
@@KejnTheImmortal Dude chill...🙄
he bought and collected them, in the time they came out most likely.
Thanks for turning me on to Mandre, did you check them out?
Mr collector do you have all album frank zappa?o think its hard to collect all album zapoa
Wow. Those island pink label are very rare.
Doug Ashdown, The Age of Mouse,Australian Folksinger.Quite rare!
Vini Poncia actually produced a lot of KISS albums in the late 70s and early 80s. Go figure
Ringo Starr too
He also worked with Ringo in the late 70’s, early 80’s.
I organize my albums by record company, Capitol, RCA, Columbia ect. All my imports are
together also by record company. All my double albums are together (by record company).
This system works very well for me. You just have to remember what label the artist is on.
Easy to find albums this way. They don't necessarily have to be alphabetical (which would
take forever). That's a damn good record collection by the way!
Also you can orgqnize them by the type Jazz, R & B, Country, Rock, Blues, Classical, Folk etc.
This would be a lot faster and an easy way to organize them. I hope that helps....good luck!!!
LOL mint is for sealed unopened records, for someone who is a self professed expert on record collecting, you think you would know that.
False. Sealed is it's own sub-category, which most often demonstrates that it is indeed mint. A sealed record can also not be mint (if stored incorrectly, and/or damage to the vinyl, cover/ sleeve has occurred). Conversely, an unsealed record can, indeed, be MINT. Often promos weren't sealed at all, and for an unplayed copy that was properly stored - can still be classified as Mint. The bulk of promo records we were getting as club & radio DJs, and at record pools in NYC in the 70s & 80s - were unsealed. Many 7" and 12" EPs & singles same shit when dropped off from the label. It was common to get 2 or 3 promo copies, meant for giving to other jocks - prior to getting the official release as well. DJs were breaking new & previously released records in the clubs & radio back then. I still have many unplayed copies that were never sealed, and are most certainly perfectly MINT.
Often, damage to sealed records can be concealed. Paper transfer from humidity won't be noticed til the record is opened, and will need to be properly cleaned. The seal is not air tight after any significant period of time, or from being moved, and moisture invasion is more common than people think in some places. On our trips to Brazil in the 80s & 90s, we ran into this all the time with jazz records (which would have otherwise been classified as Mint - had we not opened, cleaned, or played them). Sunlight can also fade sealed covers, but not noticeable until compared with another copy (which is obviously difficult to do with ultra rare records).
I've also seen people buying and selling RE-sealed records. Sometimes it accidental, sometimes deliberate. Sometimes it's to protect the record, sometimes it's to sell it as such. Either way, "sealed" doesn't always equate to Mint, nor does "unsealed" necessarily give it a downgraded condition.
@@floordoctor Actually, I agree with what you said, perhaps I jumped the gun with my comment a bit, however I agree with goldmine's opinion that, "Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition". I would add that the word Mint gets thrown around way too often in this hobby when it is indeed very rare to actually see Mint condition opened records in particular.
@@crushingalldeceivers Aye...that is true. People do toss the term around wildly, and he probably errs on the side of the seller most often, albeit he's far more of a buyer than anything else. He's probably just reasonably deducting from the consistent pattern of the overall condition of records he'd looked at so far. He certainly didn't heavily scrutinize them like one typically would for individual sale. Whomever had this collection originally, had access to stuff which lent itself to not playing them. So, a pretty good chance a high percentage of em are mint. With that kind of money potentially involved with that many records, you'd really need to spend real time making sure - as the jump from 'near mint' can be quite significant....as you might be resetting the market for several of them. He's probably got a small stack there, which he said weren't mint...that he wants for himself. That's what I'd do!
I do know one thing; I wouldn't let him, or anyone else go through my shit with ONE hand like that, while filming with the other. After seeing a few in this collection, I was cringing a bit...as even putting the record back on the shelf that way is problematic to mint potential. Would have been easier for us to look at em as well. Dude really needs Go-pro or something.
@@floordoctor I agree!
Music for Pleasure is the 2nd LP by The Damned. Damned Damned Damned being the 1st.
A lot of great "cherries" there I'd like to break ,those baby's are dying to be played!😄😄😄
I would NEVER NEVER sell such a collection. It is almost unvaluable!
* Invaluable
let us if have a list with prices, Im interesed in Vertigo's and Pink Island's ;)
...hope this collection would not tear apart...
That collection is a hassle and takes up all that space! It is full of dust and allergins. The best thing to do is take it to this thrift store that I know of and donate it (It is right by my house). Time to go thrift store shopping! Or I could do you a favor and take them off your hands.....ha ha ha.
Do you have any Elvis Presley records in your collection??
Killer collection...the best vinyl that I have seen on You Tube.
Nick Mason? Nick Lowe produced the damned 1st lp. That is not the cover I know
The amazing part of this amazing collection is the amazing number of mint and sealed copies. How? Why? What eventually happened to them?
This is a collection worth hundreds thousands of dollars even more than a million . English vertigos first pressings in immaculate condition. If they do not have a financial issue its a crime to sell off this LEGACY. I hope they just wanted you to estimate with the prophasis of selling off. PS many of the records you just skipped through costs hundrends of dollars
WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE ANOTHER SALE????
WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO STOP WRITING IN ALL CAPS LIKE A 4 YEAR OLD?
@@zebunker
I have 3rd degree burns over 80% of the front of my body that affects my eyes. When you do not know someone......keep your comments to yourself. You would never be able to walk in my shoes and I do great.
Did you buy any yourself? I would have!!!!
I wish... I just wish I could.... yeah, you know what I mean.
nrod66 - EXACTLY!
Michael, if this collection is on the east coast, pass my name along and I'll sell it for them on consignment. Returns should be in the six figures. Killer collection. Most customers never take the time to do it themselves. They aren't set up for it and they don't have the time regardless. I'm a power seller for records on Ebay.
relax greedy
I would love to get thee midniters album or the Johnny cash on Sun.
I really dig this stuff Fremer.
I know this a newbie question but how do you know if its a British copy when you look at it? Or a white label copy? Any help would be appreciated.
Crystals He's a rebel briefly mentioned is very rare along with other pieces
wow a very impressive collection
I would like to buy a few. Any updates?
+Michael Fremer Okay! I can understand completely, it's a piece of their family history and they are probably apprehensive about the task. Regardless, it appear to be a great collection.
+Michael Fremer any news Michael?
Well said.
15:53 Hawkwind.
Holy moses!
smashing video
keep it up man. I am going to do a video of an unboxing of a recent find. A classic records 45 rpm clarity vinyl box set of Led Zeppelin I. It is unreleased. Do you have any knowledge of this pressing?
I never heard of it.....
It hurts to watch this guy ruin these records, and he didn't pull out some of the most expensive things.
Hello! This is exactly the collection I have been looking for as I plan to open a record store in the near future and require inventory. I have a blank check so to speak and am ready to talk numbers. Please respond to this message and in turn I'll provide you with my contact information. Thank you.
Woow!
WELCOME TO FORT KNOX!
Asswad! Ha!
Thanks
Sealed records should not be assumed to be Mint. Most are not mint though the newer pressings tend to have benefitted from better handling than in the old days. Thus, they open up better and mintier.
The collection of Jerry Wexler perhaps?
Andy Johns?
You are the most informative and entertaining site on the internet now! I am a humble vinyl collector 65 yrs. old in S.E. Ohio who lives 50 miles from Jorma Kaukonen{the Fur Peace Ranch !} I have a 3 dollar limit...10 cents for Nathan Milstein...Dvorak Concertos...The Kossoy Sisters...Bowling Green...1 dollar...but I have seen the original line up of Roxy Music and saw Queen on Feb.5th, 1975...and The Who on Nov.11, 1969...You and I are both in awe of a generation of geniuses...and this medium....KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...!
WOW !!! My ticket stub says Queen...Feb.5th 1975, The Agora...Columbus, Ohio #507/1000...$3.50 advance/$4.50 at the door !They were supposed to open for Mott The Hoople 4 months earlier...but Brian got sick so Kansas was subbed. They did Bohemian Rhapsody...said it was the first performance...encore was Hey, Big Spender/Jailhouse Rock! BTW Mott with Ariel Bender amazed...not a dry seat in the house! P.S. Roxy opened for Jethro Tull at Ohio University in 1972....absolutely no applause what so ever for their entire set !!!!
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My god.....
The old boy would be turning in his grave if he saw this!
I get nausea seeing you stacking mint records by the tens
I come with a truck and guive 10k cash to the girl
One handed videos should be banned from CZcams. Clumsy and awkward to watch. That fish eye lens doesn’t help either.