My latest mini-haul was more oddities and fun stuff, than serious additions to the collection, but included a few slightly interesting things. These were all from the marked-down/cheap bins, because they hadn't sold after sitting in the bins for a while:
Japanese Pressing of
Albert Hammond: It Never Rains In Southern California. It's a gatefold that is printed sideways and opens at the top; open it and turn it 90 degrees, and it has him standing full-length, sort of like a poster.
The Alan Parson's Project: Tales of Mystery and Imagination - Edgar Allen Poe
Maurice White (Eponymous LP with a sticker on it that says "includes Stand By Me"). I knew the name and face were familiar, and that he was with some group or other, but couldn't remember which one. Got it home and looked him up: he's the guy who started Earth, Wind and Fire.
Boomtown Rats: The Fine Art of Surfing.
Sleep No More! Famous Ghost and Horror Stories read by Nelson Olmstead This one is a "Vanguard Theater Showcase" release, SEALED. I can't be sure it wasn't opened and resealed, but it looks like a 'time warp' original seal, and doesn't look like a reissue to me. Nelson Olmstead was a big figure in the early days of radio dramas --a household name decades ago.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack I've been looking for this for a long time, for ONE song alone: Amy Irving's rendition of
Why Don't You Do Right? Fantastic track!
Christmas in the Stars / Star Wars Christmas Album Featuring the original cast: R2-D2 - Anthony Daniels as C-3PO. Who could resist an LP with such cover artwork? Besides, it includes that mega-smash hit, "What Can You Get A Wookie For Christmas (When He Already Owns A Comb?)"
Got several more duplicates of ones that I already have (America - History, Sky, TomTom Club, etc...) because these were in near-pristine shape where my previous ones were not; I'll just "upgrade" them and sell the dupes.
Also got a few Chinese ones that wouldn't mean anything to non-locals. (Danny Chan, Sam Hui...).
Maybe I should give it another go:yes: Did you enjoy it on your first listen?
