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Sounding Off: Archiving a collection

Posted on 08 April 2010. Tags: albums, collector, Rock Music

By Jerry Touchton

Collector and Goldmine reader Jerry Touchton archives his music collection by saving multiple albums onto DVDs and using album art to create disc labels. (Courtesy of Jerry Touchton)

I graduated from high school in 1975, so I grew up in an LP world — like, I imagine, most of the readers of Goldmine magazine.

I remember the first CD I bought in the early 1980s and how remarkable it was to hear the music without surface noise. I can remember thinking how nice it would be to be able to record your own CDs, but that it could never happen because you’d need a laser lab in your house!

I had a Denon three-head tape deck with which I dubbed CDs onto TDK tape for playing in the car. In those days I lived in a big city where long commutes were common, and listening to music made the gridlock bearable. As soon as auto CD players became affordable I wished again to record my own CDs. I was so sure it would never happen that I began archiving my LPs onto tape.

When it became possible to record CDs I was one of the first in line for a burner — I remember paying $400 for the first one. It was supposed to come with a $100 rebate, but the company stiffed me. I built my own computers, and every time I made a new one I got a newer, faster and better burning deck. The software was a bit undependable in the beginning and the hardware had trouble keeping up. I made a lot of coasters, but gradually things improved and my collection of burned CDs grew larger.

The titles on CD in the early days were limited — I was convinced that a lot of the music I listened to would never appear on CD. So I became a collector of LPs because I strongly believed their availability was going to quickly decline.

When I lived in Tampa, Fla., I used to haunt several stores in Tampa and St. Petersburg. While living in Georgia I took weekend jaunts to Macon, Savannah, Atlanta and Columbia, S.C. I would get the Yellow Pages for the towns I wanted to visit, scope out the music stores and use street maps to locate them. Searching for music and book stores was like treasure hunting — and a nice byproduct was that it led to my becoming familiar with other aspects of these cities as well. I had never been much of a traveler, and music collecting helped get me out into the world a little more. It was a very enjoyable time of my life.

By the time I moved to Houston, vinyl stores began disappearing and used-CD stores became more of a focus. Chains and independent stores began to spring up all over, and for a while I was looking through thousands of CDs per week — I developed a rapid two-handed method of going through the racks. Gradually, though, I began to see the signs of age. My eyes would get blurry after a few hours of this, and my back protested at the hours of leaning. It seemed like my days of treasure hunting were numbered.

Then suddenly there was the Internet. Gradually, it became possible to look through thousands of records and CDs online and have them sent right to your door. The growth of the Internet may not be good for the independent record stores, but it has been a boon to us old codgers. We can look until we get tired, then take a coffee break and go back later.

Lately, my focus has been collecting the complete works of artists I admire and archiving the work chronologically. I love LPs and still have hundreds of them, but my focus has always been on the music itself rather than the physical medium that carries it. I love Roger Miller because he rhymed “groceries” with “no, siree!” and not because of the medium he did it in. CDs are not subject to physical wear and have no surface noise — for the purposes of archiving they are far preferable to either LP or tape. So I’ve been gathering as much material on CD as possible from used sources whenever I can. The items I cannot find on CD I digitize from either cassette or the cleanest LP I can find. Sometimes I have to go through two or three LPs to get one that suits me.

For recording LPs I placed a small stereo system next to my computer and wired it to my sound card using a y-adapter. I use a pair of programs from CFB Software called LP Recorder and LP Ripper, which allow me to record an entire side of an album and break it into tracks. I also use a program called Goldwave to edit the files for noise if necessary.

Selecting the format for archiving took some time. My requirements were that it had to save space, as well as allow me to preserve as much of the artwork as possible. And I wanted to be able to display the product on a shelf, not hide it away in a file drawer. I settled on the Unikeep-10 system, a hard-shell wallet that holds 10 CDs and booklets and has a clear outer sleeve for artwork and spine labeling. Shown is a case for part of my Tom T. Hall collection. I developed a template in Microsoft Publisher for a wrap-around cover that includes scans of all the album covers as well as a spine label: I print it on legal-size paper and cut it to fit.

For the Hall collection many of the CDs were burned from LPs out of necessity, so I used the album art to create disc labels. If I couldn’t find the album art on the Internet, I had to scan the album cover in two passes and seam them together, a tedious process. If the album was available on CD, I archived the CD itself. All of my archive CDs are recorded in full WAV format without compression. The software I use for capturing CD music is the capture program in the Easy Media Creator 7 package. For burning CDs I prefer Nero Express.

But I like the MP3 format because it’s long-playing. Each of these archive wallets contains 10 albums, and that’s about right for compiling to an mp3 CD at 192 kb, the highest compression that still retains most of the sonic quality. So after I finish a 10-CD archive, I convert all the songs to mp3 and compile with Nero a single MP3 disc that I use for casual playing — yes, all 10 albums fit on one CD! I also do a nice jewel case with artwork for them. If I play the MP3 disc in my DVD player, I get an onscreen menu and I can use my remote to select the albums and songs I want to play. But mostly I play these in my portable.

To top it all off, I make an eight-page CD-sized booklet containing pictures of the album covers and song lists. This booklet goes inside the wallet and serves as the front cover and booklet for the MP3 disc.

The final problem to deal with is the necessity for backup — discs inevitably get damaged or go bad. I discovered that a DVD used in data format can usually hold about 10 albums’ worth of uncompressed songs — perfect! Should more space be required, I use a dual-layer DVD. So the last step in archiving is always to burn a couple of DVD archives and store them away.

I have archived a number of my favorite artists in this fashion, and am very satisfied with the results. It has certainly opened a lot of shelf space.

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Record Show Calendar, Mar. 11, 2010

Posted on 11 February 2010. Tags: Calendar, CD, collectible, collector, record, show, vinyl

Mar 13 IL, Schaumburg. Music Marketplace, Radisson Hotel 1725 E. Algonquin Rd., just W. of Rt. 53, SH: 10am-4pm, T: 6’, F: $40., A: $3. Bill, PH: 847-409-9656.

Mar 13 MI, Royal Oak. Collector Mania Show & Sale, Farmers Market. 316 E. Eleven Mile Rd., SH: 9am-3pm, F: $30. ea. or $75. ea for 3, A: $4., under 12 free. J&J Classic Productions, 28071 Gratiot Ave., Roseville, MI 48066. PH: 586-775-3289 day or 586-790-6290 evenings.

Mar 13 NJ, Wayne. 2nd Sat. Record & CD Colloctors Show, Firemen’s Conv. Ctr. 97 Parish Dr. SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Mar 14 IL, Hillside. Chicagoland Record Collectors Show, Best Western. 4400 Frontage Rd., SH: 9am-4pm, T: 85-8’, F: $45., A: $3. John Govi, 3045 Worcester Ln., Aurora, IL 60504. PH: 630-898-1533 eves.

Mar 14 NJ, Springfield. Greater NJ Record & CD Show, Holiday Inn. Rt. 22 W., SH: 10am-4pm, F: $75, A: $6., $3. seniors, under 12 free. PH: 908-995-4570.

Mar 14 OH, Toledo. Record Show. 2458 Termainsville Rd., SH: 9am-4pm, A: $1. PH: 419-833-5040.

Mar 14 PA, Lancaster. Pennsylvania Music Expo, Continental Inn. 2285 Lincoln Hwy. E., SH: 9am-3pm, A: free. Keystone Record Collectors, PH: 717-898-1246 or www.recordcollectors.org

Mar 14 WI, Appleton. Fox Valley Vinyl Record Show, Wave Bar & Ballroom. 2350 N. Casaloma Dr., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 8’, F: $35., A: $3. Jim, PH: 920-733-5076.

Mar 14 MB, Winnipeg. Rockin’ Richard’s Record & CD Show, Victoria Inn. 1808 Wellington Ave., SH: 10am-4pm, A: $4. Richard or Alex, PH: 204-338-3655.

Mar 14 ON, Guelph. Record & CD Show, Best Westwern. 716 Gordon St., SH: 10:30am-4pm, A: $4. Ray, PH: 905-777-1763 or www.vibrations.ca

Mar 19-20 TX, Austin. Spring Record Convention, SXSW Music Festival, Convention Ctr. SH: 10am-6pm. www.austinrecords.com

Mar 20-21 FL, West Palm Beach. Elvis Collectables Show, Hilton Palm Beach Airport. PH: 561-452-4573.

Mar 20 MI, Lansing. Record & CD Collectors Show, Quality Inn. 3121 E. Grand River Ave., SH: 11am-4pm, T: 6’, F: $30., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Mar 20 NY, New York City. Record & CD Collectors Expo, Holiday Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Mar 20 PA, Allentown. Original 22nd Semi-Annual 45-78 RPM Record Expo, Merchants Square. 12th & Vultee Sts., SH: 10am-?, T: 8’, A: $3. Surround Sound Prods., 801 N. Broad St., Wescosville, PA 18106. PH: 610-530-7606 or 797-7743 day of show.

Mar 21 IN, Fort Wayne. Record & CD Collectors Show, Franke Park Zoo Pavillion #1. 3411 Sherman Blvd., I-69, Exit 109A, SH: 11am-5pm, T: 58-5’, F: $25.-$45., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483 or Mark, PH: 260-482-2525 eves.

Mar 21 IN, Indianapolis. Music Collectors’, Convention, Ramada Inn. I-465 & Pendleton Pike, SH: 10am-3pm, F: $35. one week in advance, $40. thereafter, A: $3., under 12 free with adult. Alpha Records & Music, Gerald Ruark, POB 17575, Indianapolis, IN 46217. PH: 317-882-3378.

Mar 21 MD, Arbutus. Record & CD Show, Fire Hall. 5200 Southwestern Blvd., SH: 9am-3pm, T: 120-5’, F: $30., A: free. Ray Quigley, 1 Colgate Ct., Baltimore, MD 21228. PH: 410-455-0418.

Mar 21 NY, Massapequa. LI Record & CD Lovers Faire, American Legion. Broadway & Veterans Blvd., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 70, A: $5., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Mar 21 PA, Allentown. Spring 2010 Lehigh Valley Music Expo, Merchants Square. 12th & Vultee Sts., SH: 10am-?, T: 8’, F: $55. in advance, $65. thereafter, A: $3. Surround Sound Prods., 801 N. Broad St., Wescosville, PA 18106. PH: 610-530-7606 or 797-7743 day of show.

Mar 27 AZ, Phoenix. Record Swap Meet, AZ American Italian Club. 7509 N. 12th St., SH: 9am-1pm, F: $20. for 1, $15. ea. add’l., A: $5.-$2. Sam, PH: 602-265-9853 or www.rare-az.org

Mar 27 WI, Green Bay. Record Convention, Days Inn City Ctr. 406 N. Washington St., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 8’, F: $40., A: $2. Jeff, PH: 920-562-1050.

Mar 28 CA, Buena Park. Greater Orange County Record Show, UFCW Union Hall. 8530 Stanton Ave., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 8’, F: $65., A: $3. Steve Brunner, PH: 626-963-9717 or www.asavinyl.com/record_show.htm

Mar 28 IN, South Bend. Record & CD Collectors Show, Comfort Suites. 52939 Indiana 933, corner of Cleveland Rd., SH: 11am-5pm, T: 56-6’, F: $30., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Mar 28 NC, Carrboro. CD & Record Show, Century Ctr., Century Hall. 100 N. Greensboro St., SH: 12noon-6pm, T: 40-6’, F: $45., A: free. Gerry Williams, PH: 919-260-0661.

Mar 28 PA, Scranton-Wilkes Barre. NY CD Record Fair, The Woodlands. 1073 Rt. 315 (Exit 170B, I-81) to Exit 1 off Ramp, SH: 10am-5pm, T: 75-8’, F: $70. for 1st, $60. ea. add’l, A: free. Jack Skutnik, 7 Charmel Dr., Binghamton, NY 13901. PH: 607-648-4997 or FAX: 607-648-9626.

Apr 3 NY, New York. Music Memorabilia Show, Tip Top Shoe Bldg. 155 W. 72nd St., 4th Floor, SH: 10am-2pm, A: free. PH: 212-579-0689 weekdays or www.musiccollecting.com

Apr 10 GA, Savannah. Record Fair, River Club. 3 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., SH: 10am-6pm, T: 6’, F: $50., A: free. Kim Herrington, PH: 912-525-5502 or www.savannahrecordfair.com

Apr 10 NJ, Wayne. 2nd Sat. Record & CD Colloctors Show, Firemen’s Conv. Ctr. 97 Parish Dr. SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Apr 11 CA, Newark. Music Swap Meet, Pavilion. 6430 Thornton Ave., corner of Thornton & Cherry, SH: 8:30am-1pm, F: $45.-$60., A: $3. Charlene White, PH: 408-263-5127.

Apr 11 CO, Denver. Record Collector’s Expo, Ramada Plaza. I-25 & 120th Ave., T: 6’, F: $60., A: $2. PH: 303-238-0433 or www.bigk.com

Apr 11 MA, Dedham. New England Compact Disc & Record Expo, Holiday Inn. 20 min. S. of Boston, Rt. 1, SH: 10am-4pm, A: $5. PH: 781-986-4538.

Apr 11 NY, Utica. NY CD & Record Fair, Deerfield Fire Hall. 5476 Trenton Rd. (Exit 31 NYS T-Way), SH: 10am-5pm, T: 60-8’, F: $60., A: free. Jack Skutnik, 7 Charmel Dr., Binghamton, NY 13901. PH: 607-648-4997 or FAX: 607-648-9626.

Apr 11 WI, Milwaukee. Music Marketplace, American Serb Hall. 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 8’, F: $45., A: $3. Bill, PH: 847-409-9656.

Apr 17 NY, New York City. Classical Music Expo, The Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 70, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Apr 17 NY, New York City. Record & CD Collectors Expo, Holiday Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Apr 18 MD, Arbutus. Record & CD Show, Fire Hall. 5200 Southwestern Blvd., SH: 9am-3pm, T: 120-5’, F: $30., A: free. Ray Quigley, 1 Colgate Ct., Baltimore, MD 21228. PH: 410-455-0418.

Apr 18 MI, Ann Arbor. Monster Record & CD Show, Webers Inn. 3050 Jackson Rd., Exit 172 off I-94, SH: 10am-4pm, T: 60-8’, F: $45., A: $3. Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Apr 18 NE, Omaha. Music Collector’s Show, Firefighters Union Hall. 60th & Grover, SH: 10am-4pm, T: 8’, F: $40., A: $2. Tim, PH: 712-328-8731 or 402-660-3525.

Apr 18 NY, Binghamton. NY CD & Record Fair, The Days Inn. 65 Front St. (I-81 Exit 5), SH: 10am-5pm, T: 75-8’, F: $70. for 1st, $60. for 2nd, A: free. Jack Skutnik, 7 Charmel Dr., Binghamton, NY 13901. PH: 607-648-4997 or FAX: 607-648-9626.

Apr 18 OH, Cincinnati. Music Collectors’ Convention, Crown Plaza Hotel. Pfeiffer Rd. & I-75, SH: 10am-3pm, F: $35. one week in advance, F: $40. thereafter, A: $3., under 12 free with adult. Alpha Records & Music, Gerald Ruark, POB 17575, Indianapolis, IN 46217. PH: 317-882-3378.

Apr 25 CA, Buena Park. Greater Orange County Record Show, UFCW Union Hall. 8530 Stanton Ave., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 8’, F: $65., A: $3. Steve Brunner, PH: 626-963-9717 or www.asavinyl.com/record_show.htm

Apr 25 MI, Kalamazoo. Record & CD Collectors Show, County Fairgrounds. 2900 Lake St., Sprinkle Street Exit from I-94 N., SH: 11am-5pm, T: 36-8’, F: $40., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Apr 25 NY, Buffalo. Record & CD Show, Leonard VFW Post. 2450 Walden Ave., 1 mi. E. of Thruway Exit 52E, SH: 10am-4:30pm, T: 53-8’, F: $60., A: $3. Record Baron, PH: 716-871-8722.

Apr 25 NY, Colonie. Rock N Roll Flea Market, Albany Marriott. 189 Wolf Rd., SH: 10am-6pm, F: $82.50, F: $10. Felix, iavarone222@hotmail.com

Apr 30-May 1 AL, Birmingham-Bessemer. ARCA 29th Annual CD & Record Collectors Show, Civic Ctr. Exit 108 off of I-59, T: 8’, F: $60., SH: Fri. 4pm-9pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, A: $3. PH: 205-655-3108 or www.alabamarecordcollectors.org

May 1 NY, Ithaca. NY CD & Record Fair, Womens Community Bldg. 100 W. Seneca St., SH: 10am-5pm, T: 40, A: free. Jack Skutnik, 7 Charmel Dr., Binghamton, NY 13901. PH: 607-648-4997 or FAX: 607-648-9626.

May 1 NY, New York. Music Memorabilia Show, Tip Top Shoe Bldg. 155 W. 72nd St., 4th Floor, SH: 10am-2pm, A: free. PH: 212-579-0689 weekdays or www.musiccollecting.com

May 2 AL, Huntsville-Madison. Record & CD Show, Holiday Inn West. 9035 Madison Blvd., Exit I-565 at Wall-Triana (Madison) Exit, SH: 10am-5pm, A: free. Show Logic Productions, PO Box 245, Warner Robins, GA 31099. PH: 478-737-0668. www.myspace.com/showlogicproductions

May 2 FL, Ft. Lauderdale. Record & CD Show, Roadway Airport Inn. 2440 State Rd. 84 (just W. of I-95), SH: 10am-3pm, A: $5. John Miller, PH: 954-815-7625.

May 2 IN, Indianapolis. Music Collectors’, Convention, Ramada Inn. I-465 & Pendleton Pike, SH: 10am-3pm, F: $35. one week in advance, $40. thereafter, A: $3., under 12 free with adult. Alpha Records & Music, Gerald Ruark, POB 17575, Indianapolis, IN 46217. PH: 317-882-3378.

May 6 WI, Appleton. Fox Valley Vinyl Record Show, Wave Bar & Ballroom. 2350 N. Casaloma Dr., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 8’, F: $35., A: $3. Jim, PH: 920-733-5076.

May 8 FL, Tampa. Record & CD Show. 4732 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., SH: 10am-3pm, F: $45., A: $4. Richard Rounds, 1547 55th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33703. PH: 727-251-9458.

May 8 NJ, Wayne. 2nd Sat. Record & CD Colloctors Show, Firemen’s Conv. Ctr. 97 Parish Dr. SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

May 9 CA, San Francisco. Rock ‘n Swap, University of San Francisco Campus. McLaren Hall, 2130 Fulton St., SH: 10am-3pm, F: $60., $35. ea. add’l., A: $3. KUSF, 2130 Fulton St., San Francisco, CA 94117. PH: 415-386-5873 or www.kusf.org/swap

May 15 IL, Skokie. 23rd Annual 2010 Midwest Classical Record Show, Holiday Inn. Northshore, 5300 W. Touhy Ave., SH: 9:30am-4pm, A: $2. Bob Craig, PH: 847-381-5820.

May 15 NY, New York City. Record & CD Collectors Expo, Holiday Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

May 16 CT, Danbury. Record & CD Convention, Holiday Inn. Exit 8 off I-84, SH: 10am-5pm, F: $50., A: $4. Trash American Style, PH: 203-426-0306.

May 16 IL, Hillside. Chicagoland Record Collectors Show, Best Western. 4400 Frontage Rd., SH: 9am-4pm, T: 85-8’, F: $45., A: $3. John Govi, 3045 Worcester Ln., Aurora, IL 60504. PH: 630-898-1533 eves.

May 16 MI, Roseville. Metro Detroit Record Show, VFW Hall. 25671 Gratiot (N. of 10 Mile Rd.), SH: 10am-4pm, T: 8’, F: $40., A: $3. Al Campbell, PO Box 277, Warren, MI 48090. PH: 586-759-5133 eves.

May 16 ON, Kitchener. Record & CD Show, Holiday Inn. 30 Fairway Rd. S., SH: 10:30am-4pm, A: $4. Ray, PH: 905-777-1763 or www.vibrations.ca

May 22 MI, Lansing. Record & CD Collectors Show, Quality Inn. 3121 E. Grand River Ave., SH: 11am-4pm, T: 6’, F: $30., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

May 23 IN, Fort Wayne. Record & CD Collectors Show, Franke Park Zoo Pavillion #1. 3411 Sherman Blvd., I-69, Exit 109A, SH: 11am-5pm, T: 58-5’, F: $25.-$45., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483 or Mark, PH: 260-482-2525 eves.

May 23 MD, Arbutus. Record & CD Show, Fire Hall. 5200 Southwestern Blvd., SH: 9am-3pm, T: 120-5’, F: $30., A: free. Ray Quigley, 1 Colgate Ct., Baltimore, MD 21228. PH: 410-455-0418.

May 23 MA, Dedham. New England Compact Disc & Record Expo, Holiday Inn. 20 min. S. of Boston, Rt. 1, SH: 10am-4pm, A: $5. PH: 781-986-4538.

May 29 AZ, Phoenix. Record Swap Meet, AZ American Italian Club. 7509 N. 12th St., SH: 9am-1pm, F: $20. for 1, $15. ea. add’l., A: $5.-$2. Sam, PH: 602-265-9853 or www.rare-az.org

May 30 CA, Buena Park. Greater Orange County Record Show, UFCW Union Hall. 8530 Stanton Ave., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 8’, F: $65., A: $3. Steve Brunner, PH: 626-963-9717 or www.asavinyl.com/record_show.htm

Jun 6 PA, Allentown. Summer 2010 Lehigh Valley Music Expo, Merchants Square. 12th & Vultee Sts., SH: 10am-?, T: 8’, F: $55. in advance, $65. thereafter, A: $3. Surround Sound Prods., 801 N. Broad St., Wescosville, PA 18106. PH: 610-530-7606 or 797-7743 day of show.

Jun 6 TN, Nashville. Music Collectors’ Convention, Radisson Hotel. 1112 Airport Center Dr., SH: 10am-3pm, F: $35. one week in advance, $40. thereafter. A: $3., under 12 free with adult. Alpha Records & Music, Gerald Ruark, POB 17575, Indianapolis, IN 46217. PH: 317-882-3378.

Jun 12 NJ, Wayne. 2nd Sat. Record & CD Colloctors Show, Firemen’s Conv. Ctr. 97 Parish Dr. SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Jun 13 CA, Newark. Music Swap Meet, Pavilion. 6430 Thornton Ave., corner of Thornton & Cherry, SH: 8:30am-1pm, F: $45.-$60., A: $3. Charlene White, PH: 408-263-5127.

Jun 13 IN, South Bend. Record & CD Collectors Show, Comfort Suites. 52939 Indiana 933, corner of Cleveland Rd., SH: 11am-5pm, T: 56-6’, F: $30., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Jun 13 KY, Louisville. Music Collectors’ Convention, Holiday Inn. I-64 & Hurstbourne Pkey., SH: 10am-3pm, F: $35. one week in advance, $40. thereafter, A: $3., under 12 free with adult. Alpha Records & Music, Gerald Ruark, POB 17575, Indianapolis, IN 46217. PH: 317-882-3378.

Jun 13 NJ, Springfield. Greater NJ Record & CD Show, Holiday Inn. Rt. 22 W., SH: 10am-4pm, F: $75, A: $6., $3. seniors, under 12 free. PH: 908-995-4570.

Jun 13 PA, Lancaster. Pennsylvania Music Expo, Continental Inn. 2285 Lincoln Hwy. E., SH: 9am-3pm, A: free. Keystone Record Collectors, PH: 717-898-1246 or www.recordcollectors.org

Jun 13 WI, Milwaukee. Music Marketplace, American Serb Hall. 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 8’, F: $45., A: $3. Bill, PH: 847-409-9656.

Jun 19 NY, New York City. Record & CD Collectors Expo, Holiday Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Jun 20 MD, Arbutus. Record & CD Show, Fire Hall. 5200 Southwestern Blvd., SH: 9am-3pm, T: 120-5’, F: $30., A: free. Ray Quigley, 1 Colgate Ct., Baltimore, MD 21228. PH: 410-455-0418.

Jun 27 CA, Buena Park. Greater Orange County Record Show, UFCW Union Hall. 8530 Stanton Ave., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 8’, F: $65., A: $3. Steve Brunner, PH: 626-963-9717 or www.asavinyl.com/record_show.htm

Jun 27 MI, Kalamazoo. Record & CD Collectors Show, County Fairgrounds. 2900 Lake St., Sprinkle Street Exit from I-94 N., SH: 11am-5pm, T: 36-8’, F: $40., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Jul 10 MI, Lansing. Record & CD Collectors Show, Quality Inn. 3121 E. Grand River Ave., SH: 11am-4pm, T: 6’, F: $30., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Jul 10 NJ, Wayne. 2nd Sat. Record & CD Colloctors Show, Firemen’s Conv. Ctr. 97 Parish Dr. SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Jul 11 MI, Ann Arbor. Monster Record & CD Show, Webers Inn. 3050 Jackson Rd., Exit 172 off I-94, SH: 10am-4pm, T: 60-8’, F: $45., A: $3. Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Jul 11 PA, Lancaster. Pennsylvania Music Expo, Continental Inn. 2285 Lincoln Hwy. E., SH: 9am-3pm, A: free. Keystone Record Collectors, PH: 717-898-1246 or www.recordcollectors.org

Jul 17 NY, New York City. Record & CD Collectors Expo, Holiday Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Jul 18 IL, Hillside. Chicagoland Record Collectors Show, Best Western. 4400 Frontage Rd., SH: 9am-4pm, T: 85-8’, F: $45., A: $3. John Govi, 3045 Worcester Ln., Aurora, IL 60504. PH: 630-898-1533 eves.

Jul 25 CA, Buena Park. Greater Orange County Record Show, UFCW Union Hall. 8530 Stanton Ave., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 8’, F: $65., A: $3. Steve Brunner, PH: 626-963-9717 or www.asavinyl.com/record_show.htm

Jul 31 AZ, Phoenix. Record Swap Meet, AZ American Italian Club. 7509 N. 12th St., SH: 9am-1pm, F: $20. for 1, $15. ea. add’l., A: $5.-$2. Sam, PH: 602-265-9853 or www.rare-az.org

Aug 1 IN, South Bend. Record & CD Collectors Show, Comfort Suites. 52939 Indiana 933, corner of Cleveland Rd., SH: 11am-5pm, T: 56-6’, F: $30., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Aug 8 PA, Lancaster. Pennsylvania Music Expo, Continental Inn. 2285 Lincoln Hwy. E., SH: 9am-3pm, A: free. Keystone Record Collectors, PH: 717-898-1246 or www.recordcollectors.org

Aug 14 NJ, Wayne. 2nd Sat. Record & CD Colloctors Show, Firemen’s Conv. Ctr. 97 Parish Dr. SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Aug 15 CA, Newark. Music Swap Meet, Pavilion. 6430 Thornton Ave., corner of Thornton & Cherry, SH: 8:30am-1pm, F: $45.-$60., A: $3. Charlene White, PH: 408-263-5127.

Aug 15 MD, Arbutus. Record & CD Show, Fire Hall. 5200 Southwestern Blvd., SH: 9am-3pm, T: 120-5’, F: $30., A: free. Ray Quigley, 1 Colgate Ct., Baltimore, MD 21228. PH: 410-455-0418.

Aug 15 WI, Milwaukee. Music Marketplace, American Serb Hall. 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 8’, F: $45., A: $3. Bill, PH: 847-409-9656.

Aug 21 NY, New York City. Record & CD Collectors Expo, Holiday Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Aug 22 MI, Kalamazoo. Record & CD Collectors Show, County Fairgrounds. 2900 Lake St., Sprinkle Street Exit from I-94 N., SH: 11am-5pm, T: 36-8’, F: $40., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Aug 22 OH, Toledo. Glass City Record Show, Knights of Columbus Hall. 4256 Secor Rd., SH: 10am-4pm, F: $30., A: $1. Stephen or Becky, PH: 419-874-1725.

Sep 11 NJ, Wayne. 2nd Sat. Record & CD Colloctors Show, Firemen’s Conv. Ctr. 97 Parish Dr. SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Sep 12 MI, Roseville. Metro Detroit Record Show, VFW Hall. 25671 Gratiot (N. of 10 Mile Rd.), SH: 10am-4pm, T: 8’, F: $40., A: $3. Al Campbell, PO Box 277, Warren, MI 48090. PH: 586-759-5133 eves.

Sep 12 NJ, Springfield. Greater NJ Record & CD Show, Holiday Inn. Rt. 22 W., SH: 10am-4pm, F: $75, A: $6., $3. seniors, under 12 free. PH: 908-995-4570.

Sep 12 PA, Lancaster. Pennsylvania Music Expo, Continental Inn. 2285 Lincoln Hwy. E., SH: 9am-3pm, A: free. Keystone Record Collectors, PH: 717-898-1246 or www.recordcollectors.org

Sep 18 NY, New York City. Record & CD Collectors Expo, Holiday Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Sep 19 IL, Hillside. Chicagoland Record Collectors Show, Best Western. 4400 Frontage Rd., SH: 9am-4pm, T: 85-8’, F: $45., A: $3. John Govi, 3045 Worcester Ln., Aurora, IL 60504. PH: 630-898-1533 eves.

Sep 19 MD, Arbutus. Record & CD Show, Fire Hall. 5200 Southwestern Blvd., SH: 9am-3pm, T: 120-5’, F: $30., A: free. Ray Quigley, 1 Colgate Ct., Baltimore, MD 21228. PH: 410-455-0418.

Sep 19 NY, Massapequa. LI Record & CD Lovers Faire, American Legion. Broadway & Veterans Blvd., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 70, A: $5., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Sep 25 AZ, Phoenix. Record Swap Meet, AZ American Italian Club. 7509 N. 12th St., SH: 9am-1pm, F: $20. for 1, $15. ea. add’l., A: $5.-$2. Sam, PH: 602-265-9853 or www.rare-az.org

Sep 25 TN, Chattanooga. Record & CD Show, Hilton Garden Inn. 2343 Shallowford Village Dr., SH: 10am-5pm, A: free. Show Logic Productions, PO Box 245, Warner Robins, GA 31099. PH: 478-737-0668. www.myspace.com/showlogicproductions

Sep 26 CA, Buena Park. Greater Orange County Record Show, UFCW Union Hall. 8530 Stanton Ave., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 8’, F: $65., A: $3. Steve Brunner, PH: 626-963-9717 or www.asavinyl.com/record_show.htm

Sep 26 IN, Fort Wayne. Record & CD Collectors Show, Franke Park Zoo Pavillion #1. 3411 Sherman Blvd., I-69, Exit 109A, SH: 11am-5pm, T: 58-5’, F: $25.-$45., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483 or Mark, PH: 260-482-2525 eves.

Sep 26 MA, Dedham. New England Compact Disc & Record Expo, Holiday Inn. 20 min. S. of Boston, Rt. 1, SH: 10am-4pm, A: $5. PH: 781-986-4538.

Sep 26 TN, Knoxville. Record & CD Show, Holiday Inn Select. I-75-40 at Cedar Bluff Rd., SH: 10am-5pm, A: free. Show Logic Productions, PO Box 245, Warner Robins, GA 31099. PH: 478-737-0668. www.myspace.com/showlogicproductions

Oct 2 PA, Allentown. Original 23rd Semi-Annual 45-78 RPM Record Expo, Merchants Square. 12th & Vultee Sts., SH: 10am-?, T: 8’, A: $3. Surround Sound Prods., 801 N. Broad St., Wescosville, PA 18106. PH: 610-530-7606 or 797-7743 day of show.

Oct 3 IN, South Bend. Record & CD Collectors Show, Comfort Suites. 52939 Indiana 933, corner of Cleveland Rd., SH: 11am-5pm, T: 56-6’, F: $30., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Oct 3 PA, Allentown. Fall 2010 Lehigh Valley Music Expo, Merchants Square. 12th & Vultee Sts., SH: 10am-?, T: 8’, F: $55. in advance, $65. thereafter, A: $3. Surround Sound Prods., 801 N. Broad St., Wescosville, PA 18106. PH: 610-530-7606 or 797-7743 day of show.

Oct 9 FL, Tampa. Record & CD Show. 4732 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., SH: 10am-3pm, F: $45., A: $4. Richard Rounds, 1547 55th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33703. PH: 727-251-9458.

Oct 9 NJ, Wayne. 2nd Sat. Record & CD Colloctors Show, Firemen’s Conv. Ctr. 97 Parish Dr. SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Oct 10 MI, Kalamazoo. Record & CD CollectOrs Show, County Fairgrounds. 2900 Lake St., Sprinkle Street Exit from I-94 N., SH: 11am-5pm, T: 36-8’, F: $40., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Oct 10 PA, Lancaster. Pennsylvania Music Expo, Continental Inn. 2285 Lincoln Hwy. E., SH: 9am-3pm, A: free. Keystone Record Collectors, PH: 717-898-1246 or www.recordcollectors.org

Oct 16 NY, New York City. 45 Collectors Expo, The Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 70, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Oct 16 NY, New York City. Classical Music Expo, The Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 70, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Oct 16 NY, New York City. Record & CD Collectors Expo, Holiday Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Oct 17 CA, Newark. Music Swap Meet, Pavilion. 6430 Thornton Ave., corner of Thornton & Cherry, SH: 8:30am-1pm, F: $45.-$60., A: $3. Charlene White, PH: 408-263-5127.

Oct 17 MD, Arbutus. Record & CD Show, Fire Hall. 5200 Southwestern Blvd., SH: 9am-3pm, T: 120-5’, F: $30., A: free. Ray Quigley, 1 Colgate Ct., Baltimore, MD 21228. PH: 410-455-0418.

Oct 17 MI, Ann Arbor. Monster Record & CD Show, Webers Inn. 3050 Jackson Rd., Exit 172 off I-94, SH: 10am-4pm, T: 60-8’, F: $45., A: $3. Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Oct 17 WI, Milwaukee. Music Marketplace, American Serb Hall. 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 8’, F: $45., A: $3. Bill, PH: 847-409-9656.

Oct 24 NE, Omaha. Music Collector’s Show, Firefighters Union Hall. 60th & Grover, SH: 10am-4pm, T: 8’, F: $40., A: $2. Tim, PH: 712-328-8731 or 402-660-3525.

Oct 24 OH, Toledo. Glass City Record Show, Knights of Columbus Hall. 4256 Secor Rd., SH: 10am-4pm, F: $30., A: $1. Stephen or Becky, PH: 419-874-1725.

Oct 30 MI, Lansing. Record & CD Collectors Show, Quality Inn. 3121 E. Grand River Ave., SH: 11am-4pm, T: 6’, F: $30., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Oct 31 CA, Buena Park. Greater Orange County Record Show, UFCW Union Hall. 8530 Stanton Ave., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 8’, F: $65., A: $3. Steve Brunner, PH: 626-963-9717 or www.asavinyl.com/record_show.htm

Nov 6 NC, Greensboro. Record & CD Show, Guilford Conv. Ctr. I-40, Bus. 85 at East Lee St., SH: 10am-5pm, A: free.Show Logic Productions, PO Box 245, Warner Robins, GA 31099. PH: 478-737-0668 or www.myspace.com/showlogicproductions

Nov 7 MA, Dedham. New England Compact Disc & Record Expo, Holiday Inn. 20 min. S. of Boston, Rt. 1, SH: 10am-4pm, A: $5. PH: 781-986-4538.

Nov 7 NC, Raleigh. Record & CD Show, Holiday Inn. I-440 Beltline at Glenwood (US 70), SH: 10am-5pm, A: free. Show Logic Productions, PO Box 245, Warner Robins, GA 31099. PH: 478-737-0668 or www.myspace.com/showlogicproductions

Nov 7 OH, Toledo. Record Show. 2458 Termainsville Rd., SH: 9am-4pm, A: $1. PH: 419-833-5040.

Nov 13 NJ, Wayne. 2nd Sat. Record & CD Colloctors Show, Firemen’s Conv. Ctr. 97 Parish Dr. SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Nov 14 MI, Roseville. Metro Detroit Record Show, VFW Hall. 25671 Gratiot (N. of 10 Mile Rd.), SH: 10am-4pm, T: 8’, F: $40., A: $3. Al Campbell, PO Box 277, Warren, MI 48090. PH: 586-759-5133 eves.

Nov 14 PA, Lancaster. Pennsylvania Music Expo, Continental Inn. 2285 Lincoln Hwy. E., SH: 9am-3pm, A: free. Keystone Record Collectors, PH: 717-898-1246 or www.recordcollectors.org

Nov 20 NY, New York City. Record & CD Collectors Expo, Holiday Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Nov 21 IL, Hillside. Chicagoland Record Collectors Show, Best Western. 4400 Frontage Rd., SH: 9am-4pm, T: 85-8’, F: $45., A: $3. John Govi, 3045 Worcester Ln., Aurora, IL 60504. PH: 630-898-1533 eves.

Nov 21 MD, Arbutus. Record & CD Show, Fire Hall. 5200 Southwestern Blvd., SH: 9am-3pm, T: 120-5’, F: $30., A: free. Ray Quigley, 1 Colgate Ct., Baltimore, MD 21228. PH: 410-455-0418.

Nov 21 NY, Massapequa. LI Record & CD Lovers Faire, American Legion. Broadway & Veterans Blvd., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 70, A: $5., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Nov 26-28 PA, Oaks. The Thanksgiving Annual “ Not Just” Rock Record Show, Expo Ctr. 100 Station Ave., Rt. 422, SH: Fri. 12noon-7pm, Sat. 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, T: 200, A: free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067 or www.showsandexpos.com

Nov 27 AZ, Phoenix. Record Swap Meet, AZ American Italian Club. 7509 N. 12th St., SH: 9am-1pm, F: $20. for 1, $15. ea. add’l., A: $5.-$2. Sam, PH: 602-265-9853 or www.rare-az.org

Nov 28 CA, Buena Park. Greater Orange County Record Show, UFCW Union Hall. 8530 Stanton Ave., SH: 10am-3pm, T: 8’, F: $65., A: $3. Steve Brunner, PH: 626-963-9717 or www.asavinyl.com/record_show.htm

Nov 28 IN, Fort Wayne. Record & CD Collectors Show, Franke Park Zoo Pavillion #1. 3411 Sherman Blvd., I-69, Exit 109A, SH: 11am-5pm, T: 58-5’, F: $25.-$45., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483 or Mark, PH: 260-482-2525 eves.

Dec 5 MI, Kalamazoo. Record & CD Collectors Show, County Fairgrounds. 2900 Lake St., Sprinkle Street Exit from I-94 N., SH: 11am-5pm, T: 36-8’, F: $40., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Dec 5 PA, Allentown. Winter 2010 Lehigh Valley Music Expo, Merchants Square. 12th & Vultee Sts., SH: 10am-?, T: 8’, F: $55. in advance, $65. thereafter, A: $3. Surround Sound Prods., 801 N. Broad St., Wescosville, PA 18106. PH: 610-530-7606 or 797-7743 day of show.

Dec 11 NJ, Wayne. 2nd Sat. Record & CD Colloctors Show, Firemen’s Conv. Ctr. 97 Parish Dr. SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Dec 12 CA, Newark. Music Swap Meet, Pavilion. 6430 Thornton Ave., corner of Thornton & Cherry, SH: 8:30am-1pm, F: $45.-$60., A: $3. Charlene White, PH: 408-263-5127.

Dec 12 IN, South Bend. Record & CD Collectors Show, Comfort Suites. 52939 Indiana 933, corner of Cleveland Rd., SH: 11am-5pm, T: 56-6’, F: $30., A: free. Wildwood Records, Ken, PH: 574-329-1483.

Dec 12 NJ, Springfield. Greater NJ Record & CD Show, Holiday Inn. Rt. 22 W., SH: 10am-4pm, F: $75, A: $6., $3. seniors, under 12 free. PH: 908-995-4570.

Dec 12 PA, Lancaster. Pennsylvania Music Expo, Continental Inn. 2285 Lincoln Hwy. E., SH: 9am-3pm, A: free. Keystone Record Collectors, PH: 717-898-1246 or www.recordcollectors.org

Dec 18 NY, New York City. Record & CD Collectors Expo, Holiday Inn. (Formerly Days Inn) 440 W. 57th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 100, A: $6., under 12 free. F. Falk, PO Box 251, Hamburg, NJ 07419. PH: 973-209-6067. www.showsandexpos.com

Dec 19 MD, Arbutus. Record & CD Show, Fire Hall. 5200 Southwestern Blvd., SH: 9am-3pm, T: 120-5’, F: $30., A: free. Ray Quigley, 1 Colgate Ct., Baltimore, MD 21228. PH: 410-455-0418.

Dec 26 WI, Milwaukee. Music Marketplace, American Serb Hall. 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., SH: 10am-4pm, T: 8’, F: $45., A: $3. Bill, PH: 847-409-9656.Bill, PH: 847-409-9656.

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Please Mr. Postman: Fan's well-loved 45 is still a find, vinyl's warmth is hard to beat and more

Posted on 25 November 2008. Tags: 45, capitol, collector, dave thompson, digital, Donovan, fna, letters, pink floyd, Please Mr. Postman, steppenwolf, vinyl

Fan’s well-loved 45 is still a find

A letter you answered in the Sept. 12, 2008, issue of Goldmine (#734, Sound Advice column) struck a chord with me. In it, David Colman explains that he has found a rare Beatles’ picture sleeve but “some fool has defaced the sleeve.”

You’re wrong, David. “Some fool” did not “deface” the sleeve. Some fan enjoyed the sleeve and the 45.

Records from the sixties were not made to be touched only by glove-covered hands and stored in a vault away from light and moisture like Scrooge would store his pieces of gold. They were made to be played on a phonograph.

That “fool” probably paid for the single with her allowance, played the record until her parents told her to turn off that infernal noise, and sat longingly gazing at the photo on the picture sleeve. And when it comes to a true fan of music or someone who is worried about a pen mark, I’ll take the fan any day.

— Randall Buie

Henderson, Nev.

Vinyl’s warmth is hard to beat

Sure enough. No sooner had I read Mr. Slott’s mention that “vinyl makes a comeback — again” in the Please Mr. Postman section of the Oct. 24, 2008, Goldmine (#737), than I was at Costco and browsed the CD/DVD section. Lo and behold, there was a BOX of VINYL 12-inch records by Capitol Records artists. The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson’s new solo album, Coldplay, Pink Floyd and more were there with a special “from the Vaults of Capitol” gold sticker on the shrink wrap! And all that for $12.99.

Could life be any better for a collector? Yes, it could. Because these were pressed on 180 gram vinyl, per the sticker info.

Bad news: there was only ONE BOX of product. Who knows if they’ll come back. But I bought Pet Sounds — mono — and the brilliant new Brian Wilson solo album That Lucky Old Sun.

Do I need to tell anyone how warm and thrilling the records sounded? Dang, it ruined the enjoyment for Brian’s CD that I’ve been playing for the past month. Once again, the CD sounds cold, stark. But who’s to know unless you have the vinyl to compare it with? I do, and now I know.

— Mike McAteer

Mission Viejo, Calif.

{EDITOR’S NOTE: Mike, the good news keeps coming. Capitol’s From the Vaults campaign has expanded since your find at Costco. New reissues include albums from The Band, The Stray Cats, The Verve, Megadeth, Paul McCartney and Wings, Roxy Music, plus more from The Beach Boys. Visit http://fromthecapitolvaults.com/main.htm for details — and links to buy the albums online, if you don’t want to wait to find your favorites in a store.}

Hearing check may be in order

Reader Jeffrey Slott states that he hates the sound of vinyl and enjoys “the superior sound that comes with digital.”

I truly pity his hearing loss.

— Atom Shop

via e-mail

Reader offers article corrections

I thoroughly enjoyed Dave Thompson’s article on Pink Floyd’s masterpiece “Dark Side Of The Moon.” I thought I would make a few corrections regarding the mention of the bootleg LP/CD releases in the accompanying article.

Regarding the infamous FM broadcast of the Nov. 16, 1974, show at Empire Pool, Wembley, Middlesex, England: The show has been released numerous times over the years, but it was actually the Sirene label that released the show in far superior quality with the (then) never been released broadcast encore of “Echoes” (Catalog # Sirene-009). It has been subsequently re-released by several other labels including Swingin’ Pig.

Also, the show that was known as the Feb. 17, 1972, at the Rainbow Theatre in London is actually now known to be the Feb. 20, 1972, show at the same venue.

Finally, the show that was known to be the Radio City Music Hall, New York, show on March 17, 1973, is now known to be the show from the next night at the Waterbury Palace Theatre in Connecticut.

— Michael Margagnoni
Enfield, Conn.

Reader digs Donovan, Steppenwolf

I wanted to write and say a huge thank-you to Goldmine for the great articles on Donovan and Steppenwolf (#737, Oct. 24, 2008) … two of my favorites acts from the 1960s… actually, two of my favorites of all time!

I recently ordered the Donovan DVD, and it is terrific! Donovan should be very proud of himself and all that he has accomplished in his lifetime and all the phenomenal and magical music he has given to the world. For him to assume an “aw, shucks” demeanor would be not only unrealistic, it would also be downright absurd!

To all Steppenwolf fans… if you have yet to read John Kay’s autobiography, “Magic Carpet Ride,” I highly recommend you read it. John Kay has had quite an amazing life, and their music has stood the test of time.

Also, to T.J. Tjernlund of Las Vegas, I wholeheartedly agree that these bands, The Zombies, Chad and Jeremy and Peter and Gordon have lost nothing over the years. I still have yet to see Chad and Jeremy in a live show, but I saw Peter and Gordon and The Zombies at the benefit concert for Mike Smith at the B.B. King Club in New York in 2005, and it was definitely a night to remember!

The entire audience was floored by Peter and Gordon’s stellar performance. And the Zombies, although late through no fault of their own, gave a great performance as well. They had been involved in a mishap with their plane, and David Letterman was kind enough to dispatch a plane to get them to the venue in time for them to give two shows.

I am looking forward to Part Two of the interview with Donovan.

— Polly Williams
Dayton, Ohio

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