Thanks for taking us along on the desert trip. (Even more thanks for sparing us from the U2 talk. As a former member of the band's cult, I'm still recovering from the trauma and embarrassment.) These video installments were a delightful rollercoaster ride, full of real emotion but free of FOMO. The Wax Trax's pricing policy had my blood boiling. Fortunately, I spotted their clearance bin and calmed down before I had a heart attack. That vintage shop in Joshua Tree was even harder to watch. A couple of those bins that you flipped through may leave long-lasting emotional scars. It was a joy to watch your good fight be rewarded. Ramsey Lewis with braces and a shirtless Jerry Butler singing "I Only Have Eyes for You" are splendid trophies. The one time that I saw Jerry Butler in concert, it was Gene Chandler, who shared the bill, who sang "I Only Have Eyes for You." It remains one of my favorite concert memories. It helps me love myself when I remember the shameful time when I heard Bono sing "Get On Your Boots" in 2009. (Like half the crowd, I used the song as an opportunity to go for a pee. Even U2 fans don't want to hear their new stuff/stuff they stole from Elvis Costello.) Cheers, Jacob
Hi Jacob I whole heartedly agree with your stance on U2. I can do without pretty much anything they’ve released during the past 20 years but I still have a fondness for some of those older records. Bono shares the same problem as most leas singers in that, no matter how hard he tries, he’ll never be as cool as the bass player. I’m always happy to see a bin full of Jerry Butler LP’s. It’s one of life’s great pleasures. I’m rather jealous of you having seen Jerry and Gene in concert though. That sounds like a perfect way to spend an evening. There’s something comforting about Jerry’s vocals. He always had a lovely warmth to his voice. The pricing in the vintage shop and Wax Trax were frustrating but ultimately meant that I spent my money elsewhere, and I was very pleased with the records I brought home. Cheers! John
Lloyd Price and Ben E. King were on the bill with Gene and Jerry. It was a wonderful evening. Sadly, Mr. King's "Stand by Me" was marred by the artificial "Islands Setting" that was used by the band's keyboard player for that song. Nice point about allowing Wax Trax to divert your funds to a happy elsewhere. There will always be more records out there than we'll have time to discover/enjoy/consume in a lifetime. Certainly there will always be more records out there than shelf space. Enjoy the feast. On a related note, I find FOMO to be more powerful when it comes to missing a great concert than obtaining an album on vinyl. Bono was a nice enough chap to let the summer heat pass before luring people from all over the world out to Vegas. I'll give him that. Cheers, Jacob @@6inchpianist
Such fun watching this. Thanks for taking us along to the big Sin City. Glad you didn't stick with that saying "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" !
Great video and we approve, the tracks you needle dropped are absolute bangers! I noticed you skimmed past (with a slight pause) Ralph McDonald - The Path. That’s a must have album in my book,…in case you don’t have it.
Hi 👋 What cool record stores. I would like to have a look in them. Johnny Bristol had a hit song called Hang on in there Baby in 1974. I'm sure you know the song. I noticed Van McCoy's records there. He had a hit with the Disco instrumental The Hustle in 1975.
Hey! Yeah, Wax Trax was totally frustrating. Great to see some of those records though. It’s just a shame that the pricing policy is so ridiculous. Cheers!
wow John, flying all the way to Las Vegas to see U2.. you're living on the Edge! l've been to a couple shops in vegas but not Wax Trax... l've heard about the pricing tactic and have no desire to shop like that. cool cool finds, can't wait for your california stories.... cheers
Hi Sherv. Yeah, the pricing tactic in the shop was really frustrating. Some of the records there were incredible though. Stuff you never see. It’s worth just going in to have a look, even if you have no intention of buying anything. We all love seeing interesting records, and that place was chock full of them! Take care. John
It was my pleasure to finally meet up with you in person John. I only wish we had more time, the universal problem. Rich Rosen @ Vegas Wax Trax is one of the last of the great record dealers. The story you told about offering to trade you for the record he just sold you is indicative of his character, bless him. I probably should have recommended Record City! It's a good place for digging for reasonable prices. I've been seeing a metric butt-ton of social media RE: U2 @ the Sphere. I cannot wait until my ticket comes up.
Hey Zach. Yeah, it was great to finally meet! I’ll definitely get in touch if I make it back one day. We had a ball in Vegas. The gig was incredible, although the band had a few teething problems on the opening night. I’m jealous that you’re seeing the show later in the year. I wish I could go back and see it again 👍👍
Hey Ed. I don’t know those two records. Will have to check them out. I got the CE record because of the Johnny Bristol track. And I’ve only just found out that he’s Sheila E’s uncle. Mind. Blown.
Smashing and I mean smashing update John. That Trio Mocoto sounds very interesting. First Brazilian press for a good price? Way to go. But then he quoted you a more expensive price for something else but corrected it? A numbers game indeed. >< Cool digging clips. I always see Mass Production and Brass Construction records whether I am digging at a Goodwill or a used record shop. They must have pressed a slew of each one. Always enjoy your selections/tastes. Have a good weekend J. Still digging the intro~ Rob/Boston
Thanks John for sharing your Vegas record buying travelogue! The Wax Trax pricing experience sounds very off-putting but enjoyed all your digging footage.
Cheers John. Yeah, it proved to be difficult to actually buy records at Wax Trax. It was cool to look though. Think if it as going to a really cool museum 👍
Was not expecting to see ‘Orange Juice’s’ ‘You Can’t Hide Your Love Forever’! God knows what he would be asking for that!! Yeah I think Frankie Knuckles switched me into ‘Let No Man’ I need to get out there one day, those shops look incredible.
Hey Harris. I should’ve asked him about the Orange Juice record. I dread to think what he’d have asked for it. The First Choice album is brilliant. Never get tired of hearing “Let No Man..”
Some quality looking gear there for sure. Would love that Roger Nichols & Small Circle of Friends lp... price has increased dramatically in recent years. I bet you took that Dorothy Ashby to the counter and got quoted an insane price! I would love to experience US digging just for the likes of the stuff you got in the soul jazz vein. Cheap stuff like Mongo Santamaria that in 30 yrs of buying that ilk in the uk I've yet to see Stone Soul and if I did it would be 15 or 20 quid! Great stuff mate...Nige
Wow some of the records in those bins at Wax Trax! But I couldn’t be doing with their pricing policy. Good for you mate for sticking to your guns with that Trio Mocoto album! I have their first album (Mr Bongo reissue) and it’s just great. Cheers John. 🙏
Looks like a good trip and nice footage. I couldn't handle the Wax Trax process John. I had a similar experience at a shop in Brighton a few years ago.
I know what you mean, Dale, but the records were so good! We all wanna see rare records, right? It’s just that you didn’t have a clue how he was gonna price them. If I went there again, I’d just hit the soul and funk A-Z, which took up an entire wall, and would pull out everything that was interesting. Him pricing it would be a ball ache but there was stuff there that I’d never seen before. Hopefully get at least a few good deals out of it. My lack of a strategy cost me….
Sounds like a wonderful trip with some nice finds. I can't buy off dealers who don't price their records. I've missed some cool records with that attitude but they always seem to charge above the average price, even if the record is not in great condition. Nothing worse than waiting as they peruse Discogs. Looking forward to seeing your California finds video and hearing all about the Sphere. All the best, Steve.
Cheers Steve. Whenever I go to a shop that doesn’t price the records, I feel like I’m doing all the hard work by picking the decent records out of a lot of rubbish. If nothing else, the shop in Vegas had plenty of great records to look at, even if I couldn’t actually buy any of them. It was certainly an experience.
Not sure 8 could cope with that shops no price policy. My Dad always said, "If it doesn't say what the price is, it's too much." I reckon I'd just assume everything I pulled out would be more than I was willing to pay. Mind you, most of the obscure country rock records I'm looking for have quite low Discogs prices, it's only in Europe where they're more expensive and the postage only adds to that. So, it might actually be happy hunting ground for me. Hope you had a good time, I'm only sorry the trip was marred by having to see U2.
Yeah, your dad was spot on with those words. Although, as you say, I reckon you’d go ok in the States. They must be swimming in country rock records over there. Oh, and next time I send you the Banjo Barons record, I’ll include a copy of Rattle n Hum. You’re welcome.
Hey John, I took a trip up from Mexico where I live to LV about a year ago and went to Record City, it was the best shop of the trip, came out with a bunch of soul records, many of them recommendations from your good self and/or Nadine! Such great prices up in the US and the selections so different from the UK....eg that Come Together Ike/Tina album Mazzy pulled with you the other day, a mere 5 dollars. What's your thoughts on Curtis' There's No Place like America Today, I notice you flipped past it...I didn't go to Wax City, as the feedback from so many on the VC was just too negative, I do kinda regret not going now though, even just for a look. Short trips, can't go everywhere. I did go to Zia Records though, it's pretty good for the dusty one dollar bins, very near the airport and open late on Sunday night, perfect before early morning flight! Love your channel mate, one of, if not the best, cheers from La Paz!
Hey John! You’re right about Record City. It was one of the best stores that I went to on my trip. The prices were at my level and there was a decent selection of Soul and funk. I really like that Curtis album. It’s really underrated. I flicked past it because I already have it. Great record though. Cheers!
Just back from 3 day camp with the family on the Pacific side, read your reply, and so just put on No Place while we unpack! I agree, great record! Cheers:)
Great stuff there, cool stores but the first one with out price tags are a pain in the ass to shop at, I was at one of those shops in US last I was there. But you did some nice finds, the last one was a real smashing tune, i will pick it up next time I see it. cheers!
That was just a taster. It was packed full of Strata East, Krautrock, killer funk records. For the quality of the stock, it’s one of the best stores I’ve ever been to 👌
What a bizarre system - reminds me of an antique store owner I once encountered who thumbed through the records I brought up from the basement, had a quick look at Discogs, then announced he wanted to take them home for further research before coming back with a price for me the next day! Had to walk away from that one...can see what you mean by the bins in that first shop, some heat for sure...I actually have a couple of the Latin records, from that old collection of course as I never see much of those otherwise. Only got the Mr. Bongo reissue of the later Trio Mocoto album, I couldn't have resisted that original either. Stupidly I passed up on a copy of the Coke one, at a shop that has now closed down - I do have his previous self titled one. Wonder if Record City might have been the shop I visited in Vegas, it was a smallish place in a run down strip mall just off the Strip, as I recall...Ive got that Jerry Butler, bought at the same store where I left the Coke album behind actually, been meaning to revisit that one. Cheers!
Hi Doug. I suppose that by pricing everything at the time of sale he is asking for a price that he believes the record is worth on that day. Interestingly, even after he gave me a price on the records that I passed on, he never put a price sticker on them. They just went back in the bins ready to be priced again in the future. The stock was incredible though. OG Blue Notes, Strata East, Krautrock, Italian Prog - there was loads of everything. And I didn’t even get to the reggae!
Hi John - Looks like you had an excellent trip. I really can't stand unpriced records. I went to a booth in market once like that and I never went back. Great needle drops, especially the Mongo Santamaria.
Cheers Bryan. Yes, stores the don’t price their records are annoying. It’s just lazy! The Mongo Santamaria is a treat. His records are always cheap and often overlooked. 👍
Smashing stuff John... I think I'd easily get carried away in Vegas, but not at the casinos. Lovely trio mocoto; I have the bootleg of that one and it'll have to do. Amazing latin stuff on display. I really love that supremes album too. Will dig out my copy tonight. I have to admit that I have an allergic reaction to U2, but the show looks truly spectacular... hope you had a great time. All the best, Laurence.
Hi Laurence. I totally understand your feelings towards U2. I get it. Bono has that effect on most people. A mate of mine is a hardcore fan who travels around seeing them. He managed to get a couple of tickets for the opening night of their residency at the Sphere. I’ve always loved the Achtung Baby! album so couldn’t really say no when he offered me a ticket (especially as my wife gave me the pass to go!). Although I’ve spent the past 6 months selling records to contribute towards the trip. It was certainly worth it though.
Great video John. Karen and I did a road-trip to Vegas (from Tuscon) the year before we started sprouting kids. I didn't visit any record shops or even see any when we were there but I wasn't really looking. I'll have to stream some Ray Barretto albums, don't think I've ever heard his stuff. You know what they say - 'the only thing worse than U2 is U2 in Vegas'. I'm allowed to say that in revenge for all your Floyd quips.
If no prices I either walk out, or make them an offer and give them 5 minutes to say yes or no. Wax Trax used to have nasty stickers, standard techniques don't work. Gary Numan- collectable! The world we live in!
@@6inchpianist Gary is a good example of how a life can be wasted if you happen to produce a catchy pop tune at a young age that sells a lot. Quite a long list of these characters out there, good idea for a thread to discuss a few, hundred, of them!
Wax Trax is a “Record Nazi” that would drive me crazy don’t think I could take that. I have the Coke Escovedo record it has a couple of great tracks. I’m curious what stores you went to here in California, Los Angeles I believe. Hurry here waiting…..👍
No pricing is absolute crap, it like your doing there inventory for them. I remember when I was a kid I stopped my bike at a garage sale and there was a bunch of comic books not in good shape i tried to get a price and this middle aged women pulls out a price guide and starts quoting mint values. I don't think I bought a comic book ever again.😊
I would never set foot in Wax Trax. Seeing Afro-Harping and only knowing that if I take it up to the counter he’s gonna ask $1000 for it? Yeah, no thanks. It would just be too frustrating.
Ok. Afro-Harping. I did actually ask the price and he wanted $700. I put it back. I actually saw another copy of Afro-Harping in a Vinyl & Collectables shop in Palm Springs. That guy only wanted £3499.99 for it. Yes, three and a half grand! I still don’t have a copy of it.
Great the blue headband of Jimmy Connors 👍😄
Thanks for that another couple of bits on my list, great tunes!!!
Cheers Ian!
Thanks for taking us along on the desert trip. (Even more thanks for sparing us from the U2 talk. As a former member of the band's cult, I'm still recovering from the trauma and embarrassment.) These video installments were a delightful rollercoaster ride, full of real emotion but free of FOMO.
The Wax Trax's pricing policy had my blood boiling. Fortunately, I spotted their clearance bin and calmed down before I had a heart attack. That vintage shop in Joshua Tree was even harder to watch. A couple of those bins that you flipped through may leave long-lasting emotional scars.
It was a joy to watch your good fight be rewarded. Ramsey Lewis with braces and a shirtless Jerry Butler singing "I Only Have Eyes for You" are splendid trophies. The one time that I saw Jerry Butler in concert, it was Gene Chandler, who shared the bill, who sang "I Only Have Eyes for You." It remains one of my favorite concert memories. It helps me love myself when I remember the shameful time when I heard Bono sing "Get On Your Boots" in 2009. (Like half the crowd, I used the song as an opportunity to go for a pee. Even U2 fans don't want to hear their new stuff/stuff they stole from Elvis Costello.)
Cheers,
Jacob
Hi Jacob
I whole heartedly agree with your stance on U2. I can do without pretty much anything they’ve released during the past 20 years but I still have a fondness for some of those older records. Bono shares the same problem as most leas singers in that, no matter how hard he tries, he’ll never be as cool as the bass player.
I’m always happy to see a bin full of Jerry Butler LP’s. It’s one of life’s great pleasures. I’m rather jealous of you having seen Jerry and Gene in concert though. That sounds like a perfect way to spend an evening. There’s something comforting about Jerry’s vocals. He always had a lovely warmth to his voice.
The pricing in the vintage shop and Wax Trax were frustrating but ultimately meant that I spent my money elsewhere, and I was very pleased with the records I brought home.
Cheers!
John
Lloyd Price and Ben E. King were on the bill with Gene and Jerry. It was a wonderful evening. Sadly, Mr. King's "Stand by Me" was marred by the artificial "Islands Setting" that was used by the band's keyboard player for that song.
Nice point about allowing Wax Trax to divert your funds to a happy elsewhere. There will always be more records out there than we'll have time to discover/enjoy/consume in a lifetime. Certainly there will always be more records out there than shelf space. Enjoy the feast.
On a related note, I find FOMO to be more powerful when it comes to missing a great concert than obtaining an album on vinyl.
Bono was a nice enough chap to let the summer heat pass before luring people from all over the world out to Vegas. I'll give him that.
Cheers,
Jacob
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Yo John you got some heat , sharing.
Such fun watching this. Thanks for taking us along to the big Sin City. Glad you didn't stick with that saying "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" !
It was a really fun trip! Glad you enjoyed seeing my pick ups
Great video and we approve, the tracks you needle dropped are absolute bangers! I noticed you skimmed past (with a slight pause) Ralph McDonald - The Path. That’s a must have album in my book,…in case you don’t have it.
I NEED THAT "TRIO" RECORD.
Hi 👋 What cool record stores. I would like to have a look in them. Johnny Bristol had a hit song called Hang on in there Baby in 1974. I'm sure you know the song. I noticed Van McCoy's records there. He had a hit with the Disco instrumental The Hustle in 1975.
STUFF IN THE PHOTO CAUGHT MY ATTENTION!!!!!!
Cheers for checking out the video, Tony 👍👍
If I went into a record store with no prices on anything a bare knuckle boxing match would break out.
I’ve had similar experiences at Wax Trax. It’s very frustrating. I hope you enjoyed your trip. The Trio record is fantastic.
Hey! Yeah, Wax Trax was totally frustrating. Great to see some of those records though. It’s just a shame that the pricing policy is so ridiculous. Cheers!
wow John, flying all the way to Las Vegas to see U2.. you're living on the Edge! l've been to a couple shops in vegas but not Wax Trax... l've heard about the pricing tactic and have no desire to shop like that. cool cool finds, can't wait for your california stories.... cheers
Hi Sherv. Yeah, the pricing tactic in the shop was really frustrating. Some of the records there were incredible though. Stuff you never see. It’s worth just going in to have a look, even if you have no intention of buying anything. We all love seeing interesting records, and that place was chock full of them! Take care. John
It was my pleasure to finally meet up with you in person John. I only wish we had more time, the universal problem. Rich Rosen @ Vegas Wax Trax is one of the last of the great record dealers. The story you told about offering to trade you for the record he just sold you is indicative of his character, bless him. I probably should have recommended Record City! It's a good place for digging for reasonable prices. I've been seeing a metric butt-ton of social media RE: U2 @ the Sphere. I cannot wait until my ticket comes up.
Hey Zach. Yeah, it was great to finally meet! I’ll definitely get in touch if I make it back one day. We had a ball in Vegas. The gig was incredible, although the band had a few teething problems on the opening night. I’m jealous that you’re seeing the show later in the year. I wish I could go back and see it again 👍👍
I hate stores where nothing is priced like that and I’ve known a few. Despite some good records they may have, I’ll never go back.
Great buys.. that Coke Escoveda is such a classic track. Love the 2 Pete & Sheila Escoveda albums too.
Hey Ed. I don’t know those two records. Will have to check them out. I got the CE record because of the Johnny Bristol track. And I’ve only just found out that he’s Sheila E’s uncle. Mind. Blown.
Smashing and I mean smashing update John. That Trio Mocoto sounds very interesting. First Brazilian press for a good price? Way to go. But then he quoted you a more expensive price for something else but corrected it? A numbers game indeed. >< Cool digging clips. I always see Mass Production and Brass Construction records whether I am digging at a Goodwill or a used record shop. They must have pressed a slew of each one. Always enjoy your selections/tastes. Have a good weekend J. Still digging the intro~
Rob/Boston
Hi Rob. Yeah, Brass Construction records are everywhere! That ain’t necessarily a bad thing though 👌
Thanks John for sharing your Vegas record buying travelogue! The Wax Trax pricing experience sounds very off-putting but enjoyed all your digging footage.
Cheers John. Yeah, it proved to be difficult to actually buy records at Wax Trax. It was cool to look though. Think if it as going to a really cool museum 👍
Wax trax sounds proper mental. I wouldn’t have lasted in there. Sounds like a good trip John. Cheers, chris
Hi Chris. Yeah, Wax Trax was hard work. Great records but too damn expensive. The trip was great though! Cheers. John
Was not expecting to see ‘Orange Juice’s’ ‘You Can’t Hide Your Love Forever’! God knows what he would be asking for that!! Yeah I think Frankie Knuckles switched me into ‘Let No Man’ I need to get out there one day, those shops look incredible.
Hey Harris. I should’ve asked him about the Orange Juice record. I dread to think what he’d have asked for it.
The First Choice album is brilliant. Never get tired of hearing “Let No Man..”
Some quality looking gear there for sure. Would love that Roger Nichols & Small Circle of Friends lp... price has increased dramatically in recent years. I bet you took that Dorothy Ashby to the counter and got quoted an insane price! I would love to experience US digging just for the likes of the stuff you got in the soul jazz vein. Cheap stuff like Mongo Santamaria that in 30 yrs of buying that ilk in the uk I've yet to see Stone Soul and if I did it would be 15 or 20 quid! Great stuff mate...Nige
Hi Nigel. $700 for the Dorothy Ashby. I put it back….
@@6inchpianist Haha, with a quickness mate!
That Coke Escovedo has a proper drum break, doesn't it? I saw that on your IG. What a cover as well!
Yeah, it’s a proper break, eh? Great song too. Lovely stuff 👌
Featured on the classic Ultimate Breaks & Beats comps in the late 80s for obvious reasons. Killer version!
Wow some of the records in those bins at Wax Trax! But I couldn’t be doing with their pricing policy. Good for you mate for sticking to your guns with that Trio Mocoto album! I have their first album (Mr Bongo reissue) and it’s just great. Cheers John. 🙏
I’ll have to pick up the reissue of the first Trio Mocoto album. Cheers, Andy!
Looks like a good trip and nice footage. I couldn't handle the Wax Trax process John. I had a similar experience at a shop in Brighton a few years ago.
I know what you mean, Dale, but the records were so good! We all wanna see rare records, right? It’s just that you didn’t have a clue how he was gonna price them. If I went there again, I’d just hit the soul and funk A-Z, which took up an entire wall, and would pull out everything that was interesting. Him pricing it would be a ball ache but there was stuff there that I’d never seen before. Hopefully get at least a few good deals out of it. My lack of a strategy cost me….
Sounds like a wonderful trip with some nice finds. I can't buy off dealers who don't price their records. I've missed some cool records with that attitude but they always seem to charge above the average price, even if the record is not in great condition. Nothing worse than waiting as they peruse Discogs. Looking forward to seeing your California finds video and hearing all about the Sphere. All the best, Steve.
Cheers Steve. Whenever I go to a shop that doesn’t price the records, I feel like I’m doing all the hard work by picking the decent records out of a lot of rubbish. If nothing else, the shop in Vegas had plenty of great records to look at, even if I couldn’t actually buy any of them. It was certainly an experience.
Not sure 8 could cope with that shops no price policy. My Dad always said, "If it doesn't say what the price is, it's too much."
I reckon I'd just assume everything I pulled out would be more than I was willing to pay.
Mind you, most of the obscure country rock records I'm looking for have quite low Discogs prices, it's only in Europe where they're more expensive and the postage only adds to that. So, it might actually be happy hunting ground for me.
Hope you had a good time, I'm only sorry the trip was marred by having to see U2.
Yeah, your dad was spot on with those words. Although, as you say, I reckon you’d go ok in the States. They must be swimming in country rock records over there. Oh, and next time I send you the Banjo Barons record, I’ll include a copy of Rattle n Hum. You’re welcome.
Hey John, I took a trip up from Mexico where I live to LV about a year ago and went to Record City, it was the best shop of the trip, came out with a bunch of soul records, many of them recommendations from your good self and/or Nadine! Such great prices up in the US and the selections so different from the UK....eg that Come Together Ike/Tina album Mazzy pulled with you the other day, a mere 5 dollars. What's your thoughts on Curtis' There's No Place like America Today, I notice you flipped past it...I didn't go to Wax City, as the feedback from so many on the VC was just too negative, I do kinda regret not going now though, even just for a look. Short trips, can't go everywhere. I did go to Zia Records though, it's pretty good for the dusty one dollar bins, very near the airport and open late on Sunday night, perfect before early morning flight! Love your channel mate, one of, if not the best, cheers from La Paz!
Hey John! You’re right about Record City. It was one of the best stores that I went to on my trip. The prices were at my level and there was a decent selection of Soul and funk.
I really like that Curtis album. It’s really underrated. I flicked past it because I already have it. Great record though. Cheers!
Just back from 3 day camp with the family on the Pacific side, read your reply, and so just put on No Place while we unpack! I agree, great record! Cheers:)
Great stuff there, cool stores but the first one with out price tags are a pain in the ass to shop at, I was at one of those shops in US last I was there. But you did some nice finds, the last one was a real smashing tune, i will pick it up next time I see it. cheers!
Cheers P&C! It’s always worth keeping an eye out for Mongo Santmaria records 👍
Great video, looking forward to your U2 review. You must have some insane connections to get opening night tix.
No insane connections, unfortunately. Just really lucky to get a pair of tickets through the Fanclub!
Those Wax Trax bins are 🔥🔥🔥
That was just a taster. It was packed full of Strata East, Krautrock, killer funk records. For the quality of the stock, it’s one of the best stores I’ve ever been to 👌
@@6inchpianist sadly the pricing system sounds like a massive let down
What a bizarre system - reminds me of an antique store owner I once encountered who thumbed through the records I brought up from the basement, had a quick look at Discogs, then announced he wanted to take them home for further research before coming back with a price for me the next day! Had to walk away from that one...can see what you mean by the bins in that first shop, some heat for sure...I actually have a couple of the Latin records, from that old collection of course as I never see much of those otherwise. Only got the Mr. Bongo reissue of the later Trio Mocoto album, I couldn't have resisted that original either. Stupidly I passed up on a copy of the Coke one, at a shop that has now closed down - I do have his previous self titled one. Wonder if Record City might have been the shop I visited in Vegas, it was a smallish place in a run down strip mall just off the Strip, as I recall...Ive got that Jerry Butler, bought at the same store where I left the Coke album behind actually, been meaning to revisit that one. Cheers!
Hi Doug. I suppose that by pricing everything at the time of sale he is asking for a price that he believes the record is worth on that day. Interestingly, even after he gave me a price on the records that I passed on, he never put a price sticker on them. They just went back in the bins ready to be priced again in the future. The stock was incredible though. OG Blue Notes, Strata East, Krautrock, Italian Prog - there was loads of everything. And I didn’t even get to the reggae!
Hi John - Looks like you had an excellent trip. I really can't stand unpriced records. I went to a booth in market once like that and I never went back. Great needle drops, especially the Mongo Santamaria.
Cheers Bryan. Yes, stores the don’t price their records are annoying. It’s just lazy! The Mongo Santamaria is a treat. His records are always cheap and often overlooked. 👍
Smashing stuff John... I think I'd easily get carried away in Vegas, but not at the casinos. Lovely trio mocoto; I have the bootleg of that one and it'll have to do. Amazing latin stuff on display. I really love that supremes album too. Will dig out my copy tonight. I have to admit that I have an allergic reaction to U2, but the show looks truly spectacular... hope you had a great time. All the best, Laurence.
Hi Laurence. I totally understand your feelings towards U2. I get it. Bono has that effect on most people. A mate of mine is a hardcore fan who travels around seeing them. He managed to get a couple of tickets for the opening night of their residency at the Sphere. I’ve always loved the Achtung Baby! album so couldn’t really say no when he offered me a ticket (especially as my wife gave me the pass to go!). Although I’ve spent the past 6 months selling records to contribute towards the trip. It was certainly worth it though.
@@6inchpianist it looked like a great show, and to give them their credit, they know hownto pull off a show
Great video John. Karen and I did a road-trip to Vegas (from Tuscon) the year before we started sprouting kids. I didn't visit any record shops or even see any when we were there but I wasn't really looking. I'll have to stream some Ray Barretto albums, don't think I've ever heard his stuff. You know what they say - 'the only thing worse than U2 is U2 in Vegas'. I'm allowed to say that in revenge for all your Floyd quips.
Ha! Yep, I think I deserve that after all of the stick I’ve given you about Floyd 😀.
Wow, John, that sounds as a cool vinyl digging trip! Do you think a lot of people know about this place Les Vages. Cheers. /Paul
Hi Paul. I think it’s pretty well known. Loads of good stuff in there. It’s just that the prices are high! Great to see so many cool records though 👍
If no prices I either walk out, or make them an offer and give them 5 minutes to say yes or no. Wax Trax used to have nasty stickers, standard techniques don't work. Gary Numan- collectable! The world we live in!
Collectables Gary Numan records. That caught me off guard too!
@@6inchpianist Gary is a good example of how a life can be wasted if you happen to produce a catchy pop tune at a young age that sells a lot. Quite a long list of these characters out there, good idea for a thread to discuss a few, hundred, of them!
Wax Trax is a “Record Nazi” that would drive me crazy don’t think I could take that. I have the Coke Escovedo record it has a couple of great tracks. I’m curious what stores you went to here in California, Los Angeles I believe. Hurry here waiting…..👍
Hi John. I didn’t make it to LA, unfortunately. Just got to a couple of small towns. Will upload the video in the week 👍👍
No pricing is absolute crap, it like your doing there inventory for them. I remember when I was a kid I stopped my bike at a garage sale and there was a bunch of comic books not in good shape i tried to get a price and this middle aged women pulls out a price guide and starts quoting mint values. I don't think I bought a comic book ever again.😊
I would never set foot in Wax Trax. Seeing Afro-Harping and only knowing that if I take it up to the counter he’s gonna ask $1000 for it? Yeah, no thanks. It would just be too frustrating.
Ok. Afro-Harping. I did actually ask the price and he wanted $700. I put it back.
I actually saw another copy of Afro-Harping in a Vinyl & Collectables shop in Palm Springs. That guy only wanted £3499.99 for it. Yes, three and a half grand! I still don’t have a copy of it.
Your vinyl buying experiences in US mirror my own, John. Rather hit and miss; more the latter. Amoeba Records I found very overrated.
Hi Bruce. Yeah, it was hard work, but still enjoyable. I like looking at records, even if I didn’t buy that many.