ATL Record Hunting

Okay, so it's been awhile! We've got a ton of stuff that we will be posting over the next week or so. 

We just got back from a weekend trip to Atlanta. Had an amazing time at a music festival and found some amazing records. 

But first we will start with this lamp:

 On our way to Starbucks we saw a yard sale flier and it grabbed us. We came across this very unique lamp and I just had to have it. Not quite sure what will become of it yet, we may sell it or keep it. Who even knows at this point where we are going to put it. 

The Sex Pistols - Where Were You In '77? 

This is a sweet Sex Pistols bootleg that Mr. Empty found. The recording is very,very quiet but it's a killer concert and having to turn up the music is never a bad thing. 

Johnny Cash 

We paid almost nothing for this record. It's got a great track list including a cover of A Long Black Veil that I can't wait to listen to. 

 Bon Iver - Calgary 

We purchased this album at Wax n' Facts and perfectly priced at $13. 

 The Runaways - Litte Lost Girl

It's always very rare for us to see any Runaway records. This picture disc consists of the last recordings of the Runaways and it's Still Sealed! The day before finding this record, we actually got a chance to see Joan Jett live. She was amazing and still rocks as much as she did with the Runaways. Hopefully soon we will open this baby and hear it. 

 Nirvana - The BBC Sessions

This is a really cool Italian concert by Nirvana. It's got a cool track list and a great listen for Nirvana fans.

 Johnny Cash - Now Here's Johnny Cash

It's not everyday that you come across an early Johnny Cash record on Sun Records. And that's just what this is. 

 The Clash

Why this was in the dollar record at Criminal records I will never know. I happily snatched this record up without even thinking about it. Finding cheap records is what I'm all about. 

 The Rolling Stones - Flowers 

What you see here is a mono copy of Flowers. We could not believe what awesome condition the jacket and record is in. I was kind of on the fence about paying almost $20 but decided that the only way I would ever get a better copy is if I had a time machine. 

The Doors - Moonlight Drive

This is a bootleg of an early Doors performance from The Matrix in 1967. It has some great versions of classic favorite Doors songs sung by a very young Jim and played to what sounds like an audience of maybe 15 people. It's also really cool to hear Jim and Ray singing together on a few songs. And for such an early performance I was surprised how clear it sounds. 

Big Record Store, Little 5 Points

Criminal Records

Criminal Records is a great store that we visit every time we get a chance to head into Atlanta. It's a huge store that not only has a great selection of vinyl but also cds, comic books, t-shirts, artwork, and all kinds of other kooky things. You never really know what's gonna be in store until you walk in. It is located in Little 5 Points where you can easily lose track and spend hours shopping. Bring lots of meter money! :)

 A peak inside Criminal

 Mr. Empty crate digging. We found some great stuff in these!

 The Shins - Port of Morrow

The new Shins album! I Have't listened to it yet but I am very excited to. It came with a 5 song Acoustic EP that was limited to "indie record stores" with the purchase. 

David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust 

I'm kind of embarrassed that I didn't already own a copy of this. Picked this album up for less than 8 dollars so I am happy. 

 Nanker Phelge - Out of Time

This is an early unofficial Rolling Stones album under the pseudonym Nanker Phelge. In the early sixties, the band used this name to credit all members of the Stones to the to royalties of certain songs. I'm not entirely sure what this album is or where it came from because there is not a lot of information I can find. I love the cover because it features the band dressed in drag. :) 

 (If anyone has any info on this please let me know!)

Eminem - Encore (DJ copy) 

 Mr. Empty is a huge Eminem fan so I bought this for him to make into a record bowl, but once we got it home we realized that he really likes the song so the melting is out! A great addition to out collection! 

 Sex Pistols - Never Trust A Hippy

Another one that we don't know much about. Mr. Empty bought this because he loves The Sex Pistols. It seems to be a rare live album. Should be fun! 

 Buddy Holly - The Buddy Holly Story

Mr. Empty has drooled over this album at record conventions and finally he found one for a reasonable price. This album can go for hundreds of dollars and he was lucky to to get this beautiful Mono copy for nearly nothing! That's what we like to call a 'Grand Theft Vinyl'

Kanye West - Through The Wire (DJ copy)

The great thing about this record is that it's a DJ copy. It has a few other versions of Through The Wire that you normally wouldn't get anywhere else. Mr. Empty got this for only $3.50. That's a steal!