what are you listening to?
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Went to a used record store yesterday. Although it's been been in business since 1996 I've only been in there twice. Their hours are unusual so I've never been in or been able to be in their neighborhood when they were open. Odd location too - in one Vancouver's bedroom communities called Port Coquitlam and the store itself is a unit in a strip mall of warehouses which are mostly auto body repair shops. And no signage on the street either, you really have to know it's there and how to find it. There's 2 floors - the pristine and rare stuff is on the main floor and priced accordingly but the second floor is all "buck an album" Needless to say I went upstairs and came home with 18 records.
I have always been inclined to pick albums out from curiosity instead of familiarity what the music actually sounds like and more times than not, I win the toss. I haven't gone through all of them yet after Spin Cleaning the lot but so far there are a couple of stand outs, at least to my tastes.
Artful Dodger - self titled first album from 1975. I have vague knowledge of the band's existence but never heard anything by them. Interesting thing about this copy is that the white Columbia label says it's for "Demonstration Not For Sale" and a track list label glued on to the front (which fell off) stating the same thing. The bio for this band on Wikipedia and Discogs were good reads.
Union - On Strike 1981. Basically Bachman Turner Overdrive but not as low end R&R as I normally associate with BTO. The songs on this album to me have more intelligence behind them.
I also found one with a bit of personal connection. During the time I was with a&b Sound, one of the record department staff was Adam and he had a band called Oversoul Seven. What I found was a factory sealed copy of their first release called Fool Revelation from 1987. Despite working with Adam for a couple of years, I never heard anything his band played so I have no clue what they sounded like. Out of curiosity, I will be popping it open to give it a listen.
I have always been inclined to pick albums out from curiosity instead of familiarity what the music actually sounds like and more times than not, I win the toss. I haven't gone through all of them yet after Spin Cleaning the lot but so far there are a couple of stand outs, at least to my tastes.
Artful Dodger - self titled first album from 1975. I have vague knowledge of the band's existence but never heard anything by them. Interesting thing about this copy is that the white Columbia label says it's for "Demonstration Not For Sale" and a track list label glued on to the front (which fell off) stating the same thing. The bio for this band on Wikipedia and Discogs were good reads.
Union - On Strike 1981. Basically Bachman Turner Overdrive but not as low end R&R as I normally associate with BTO. The songs on this album to me have more intelligence behind them.
I also found one with a bit of personal connection. During the time I was with a&b Sound, one of the record department staff was Adam and he had a band called Oversoul Seven. What I found was a factory sealed copy of their first release called Fool Revelation from 1987. Despite working with Adam for a couple of years, I never heard anything his band played so I have no clue what they sounded like. Out of curiosity, I will be popping it open to give it a listen.
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Gary: My guess is the record shop you were at is Apollo Music. I used to frequent the old shop, but since the move I haven't been inside the relocated store. Tried once, but the store was closed when I finally found it. There's an incredible amount of records there, as you've discovered.
I think I have the "Union" album you have.
https://www.facebook.com/audiophilerecords
Nando.
I think I have the "Union" album you have.
https://www.facebook.com/audiophilerecords
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Oh I've known they were there all right - for years actually. But their store hours don't mesh with my shopping urges, Mon & Tues 12 noon to 5PM - Wednesdays 12 noon to 10PM Thur to Sat 12 noon to 5 PM. I'm a morning person and like to indulge my indulgences early in the day.
They very first time I went there, they weren't open and likewise the second so I phoned them. At that time, I was told they were there when they're there but afternoons were the best bet. But, at least now they post the hours on the website. One of the owners was behind the counter last Saturday and I told him I would go there more frequently if they were open mornings. He explained that his partner was often there at 10AM and if so, doesn't usually mind people rummaging around. That would be more to my liking.
There used to be a used record store in a breezeway in downtown Mission. It was never open that I could tell but once, I had a close look at the paper scraps taped inside the window. He was open Mon, Wed, Fri from 5 to 7PM. I did once go in there during "business hours" and the owner told me he opened the shop to liquidate his private stock. If I remember correctly, he was at 80,000 and wanted to reduce it to 20,000 or so. He said his wife told him why have so many when it it's impossible to listen to all of them in his lifetime. A wise woman that and I think I will remember that bit of advice. But I've run into him again, organizing records at the MCC Thrift Store in Abbotsford. That's a great place for used vinyl with the words "Praise", "Saved" and "Thou" in the title.
BTW, I happened upon a rather substantial quantity of blank cassettes and included were 5 Sony Metal SR C60's. I can't use them so if you want 'em, they're yours. How often are you down from Squamish? Obviously no postage if I just handed them to you. If it helps, I am at the north end of the Iron Worker's Bridge from 6AM to 9AM and again from 3PM to 6PM Monday to Friday.
I've never seen these cassettes before but then I've never bought metal tapes. The package graphics makes me think they were the last incarnation.
They very first time I went there, they weren't open and likewise the second so I phoned them. At that time, I was told they were there when they're there but afternoons were the best bet. But, at least now they post the hours on the website. One of the owners was behind the counter last Saturday and I told him I would go there more frequently if they were open mornings. He explained that his partner was often there at 10AM and if so, doesn't usually mind people rummaging around. That would be more to my liking.
There used to be a used record store in a breezeway in downtown Mission. It was never open that I could tell but once, I had a close look at the paper scraps taped inside the window. He was open Mon, Wed, Fri from 5 to 7PM. I did once go in there during "business hours" and the owner told me he opened the shop to liquidate his private stock. If I remember correctly, he was at 80,000 and wanted to reduce it to 20,000 or so. He said his wife told him why have so many when it it's impossible to listen to all of them in his lifetime. A wise woman that and I think I will remember that bit of advice. But I've run into him again, organizing records at the MCC Thrift Store in Abbotsford. That's a great place for used vinyl with the words "Praise", "Saved" and "Thou" in the title.
BTW, I happened upon a rather substantial quantity of blank cassettes and included were 5 Sony Metal SR C60's. I can't use them so if you want 'em, they're yours. How often are you down from Squamish? Obviously no postage if I just handed them to you. If it helps, I am at the north end of the Iron Worker's Bridge from 6AM to 9AM and again from 3PM to 6PM Monday to Friday.
I've never seen these cassettes before but then I've never bought metal tapes. The package graphics makes me think they were the last incarnation.
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Gary: So, you are on stand-by at the north end of the bridge? Thanks for the offer - I will keep that in mind for the next time I go to Vancouver. I would give you advance notice. Geri and I were in downtown Vancouver, yesterday. I find the local record store in Squamish has enough to keep me happy.
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Yeah, been at the North Van side of that bridge (on the going into Vacouvrer side of the highway) for a few months now. I carry a gear bag with me and ever since I started leaving half my rain gear in the truck, there's some room inside. I'll tape the cassettes into a brick and keep them with me. And yes, if you re in that area early, early or late in the day, let me know so I can explain how to find me. I'm easy to spot.
That did seem to be a good record store. I enjoyed talking to the woman/wife behind the counter, she was nice.
That did seem to be a good record store. I enjoyed talking to the woman/wife behind the counter, she was nice.
