For the second year in a row I hit both of the major Zurko flea markets at the Dupage County Fairgrounds. They comprise a bi-annual ritual I have committed to for the rest of my lifetime. The All-Nighter being a rite of summer; and this, of autumn. Both events have proven rich with vinyl and fun for a full two years.
I picked up a few nice items but I’ll let the pictures below tell the story. A quick outline of what I scored:
Glen Campbell – Wichita Lineman – I actually saw this item (a reel-to-reel tape) back at the All-Nighter (and even posted a pic of it then!). The same vendor had their booth in the same spot and alas, there it was. Of course I have no use for it but I could not resist. Had to add this one to discogs myself as it did not already exist.
Engelbert Humperdinck – Christmas Tyme – My girlfriend scored this at an estate sale not 2 blocks from my house earlier this year. She got into the bin before me – finders keepers. Now I have two of the three Epic Christmas albums – still on the lookout for number three!
Ray Price – “It Must Have Been The Rain” / Say I Do – an obscure album which is oddly titled differently on the jacket and vinyl label. Got some weird vibes from track B5.
My girl grabbed an array of stuff including a great soundtrack (I passed due to condition but still covet it just a bit) and another album from Ray I finally acquired recently – for a higher price! Damn!
And of course – the requisite mix of our spoils.
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| Been trying to scoop up these pocket gatefold comps when I can – of course this one had no record inside! |
This bin produced the album in the foreground (a reprint of an older version I already have – this was for my girl). I also found my Ray Price album in here and I distinctly remember going through this bin (with different vinyl) at the All-Nighter.
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| I actually asked this guy if I could get a pic and he was more than happy to oblige me. Truly horrifying. |
