Collecting Vinyl Records
The demise of the vinyl record has become a statement all to common in the music industry. Vinyl records were supposed to be a dead music format a long time ago, but have persevered through many technological changes in the music industry.
In this day and age of ipods and digital downloads, where people can fit thousands of songs in such a neat little package, how has the vinyl record managed to compete; what is the allure?
Recent research reveals that teens enjoy the physical experience they get with a vinyl record and the interaction between themselves and the record. There is a certain ritual one must rely on to play a vinyl record, and much to the dismay of the digital world, the youth of the world is receptive to this type of interaction.
For some, collecting vinyl records is an obsession, a life long journey to obtain hidden masterpieces locked away in the attics and basements around the globe. For others, just owning a few selected gems from their favorite band or recording artist is enough to satisfy their collecting palate.
Then there is the thrill of the hunt, scouring the online web sites and auctions looking for a rare or collectible record for their collection. For the adventurous, there are the numerous garage sales, rummage sales, flea markets and the like, that dot the countryside in every town in America. There, they can search through the dusty boxes and bins for their the next special addition to their already growing vinyl record collection. There is almost a sense of pride, self-worth, if you will, in finding what you are looking for, if only to be satisfied for a moment, until you realize you must find another rare treasure to add to your collection.
Ever since Alex Steinweiss designed the first album cover for Columbia Records in 1939, album cover art has been highly collectible and is a part of music history. Classic album covers like the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band, Janis Joplin’s Cheap Thrills (designed by Robert Crumb), Led Zeppelins’ Physical Graffiti are iconic. Some bands enlisted the aid of world renowned artists to design the album covers and concepts for their latest releases, including the Rolling Stones, who used Andy Warhol’s idea for their album Sticky Fingers.
For some, collecting vinyl is an investment. Not only a monetary investment but a cultural one as well. Vinyl records are part of pop culture as we know it and certainly part of the rock and roll era. Preserving vinyl records, the art, the music, is a very important part of this phenomenon.
But the one thing that sets vinyl apart from all other musical formats is that vinyl records just sound the best. There is no substitute for the sound reproduction that vinyl brings to music, no digital counterpart. And for that, the vinyl record will continue to survive, if not thrive.
About the Author
Author Robert Benson writes about rock/pop music, vinyl record collecting and operates
http://www.collectingvinylrecords.com
, where you can secure your copy of his ebook called “The Fascinating Hobby Of Vinyl Record Collecting.”
Robert can be contacted at robert@collectingvinylrecords.com
The Beatles Vinyl Record Collection + Solo records
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LP VINYL RECORD, THE BEATLES $1,400.00 |
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THE BEATLES COLLECTION Flip-Top Blue Textured Box Set (BC13) vinyl 13-LP RECORDS $699.98 |
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LP VINYL 1ST RECORD, MEET THE BEATLES, MCARTNEY STAR,LENNON,HARRISON, ENGLAND $499.00 |
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VINTAGE RARE MEET THE BEATLES THEIR 1ST VINYL RECORD $474.94 |
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Beatles The Beatles’ First vinyl record LP German $472.34 |
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Beatles With The Beatles vinyl record LP Spanish $449.04 |
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THE BEATLES meet the LP sealed ST-2047 Vinyl 1964 Record NO UPC BARCODE $400.00 |
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LP VINYL RECORD, THE BEATLES, RUBBER SOUL $399.99 |
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RARE THE BEATLES HELP CAPITAL VINYL RECORD SOUNDTRACK $351.44 |
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THE BEATLES long tall sally 7″ 1st Press UK EP VG+ GEP 8913 Vinyl 1964 Record $320.00 |
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Vintage Antique The Beatles Vinyl Album/Record Holder/Case *RARE* $299.99 |
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The Beatles ” Beatles’65″ Vinyl Record NM $275.00 |
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The Beatles ” Help ! Socorro ” Vinyl Record VG++ $275.00 |
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MEET THE BEATLES STEREO LP VINYL RECORD ALBUM 1960′S BRITISH MUSIC ARTISTS $250.00 |
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THE BEATLES 1967-1970 UK 2 LP Mint- PCSP 718 Blue Wax Vinyl 1970 Record $240.00 |
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THE BEATLES hits 7″ UK 1st Press EP VG+ GEP 8880 Vinyl 1963 Record $240.00 |
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THE BEATLES VINTAGE RUBBER SOUL ALBUM VINYL RECORD $237.44 |
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THE BEATLES let it be LP VG PCS 7096 Vinyl 1970 UK Press Rare Record $225.00 |
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LP VINYL RECORD, THE BEATLES, SOMETHING NEW $200.00 |
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THE BEATLES help LP Mint- 91 00134 Vinyl 1992 Russian Russia Rare Record $200.00 |
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THE BEATLES all my loving 7″ UK 2nd Press EP VG+ GEP 8891 Vinyl 1963 Record $200.00 |
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The Beatles 1962-1966-Beautiful 1973 Vintage RED Vinyl Record Set-Mint $192.78 |
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Rare Vintage The Beatles Band 1962-1966 Japan JP Vinyl Record Album 12″ $189.99 |
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THE BEATLES 1967-1970 2-RECORD SET LMTD BLUE VINYL LPS $185.00 |
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THE BEATLES 1962 – 1966 RECORD SET LMTD RED VINYL LPS $185.00 |
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With The Beatles vinyl record LP Malaysia PCS3045 $180.04 |
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The Beatles Hard Day’s Night MFSL LP Original Master Recording NEAR MINT VINYL $175.00 |
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THE BEATLES RARE TELL ALL VEEJAY PIC LP VINYL RECORD $169.99 |
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the beatles help unopened ,sealed capitol smas2386 lp album record vinyl $160.00 |
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THE BEATLES help LP VG+ MAS-2386 Vinyl 1965 Record Mono 1st Press w/Sleeve $150.00 |
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“Meet The Beatles” Mono lp vinyl record 2407~Beautiful $149.99 |
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The Beatles VI Capitol Records T2358 1965 RARE VINYL LP $145.50 |
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THE BEATLES VINTAGE ‘65 VINYL RECORD ALBUM 1965 $142.44 |
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THE BEATLES yesterday & today LP Mint- ST 2553 Vinyl 60s Apple Press Record $140.00 |
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The Beatles Something New RARE VINYL LP Capitol Records T2108 1964 Mono $125.50 |
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THE BEATLES all my loving 7″ UK 2nd Press EP VG GEP 8891 Vinyl 1963 Record $120.00 |
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the beatles a hard days night unopened ,sealed capitol sw11921 lp record vinyl $110.00 |
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The Beatles – White Album ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING vinyl LP – MFSL 2-072 $100.00 |
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THE BEATLES for sale 7″ UK Mono EP VG+ GEP 8931 Vinyl 1965 Record $100.00 |
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The Beatles Yesterday and Today Vinyl Record – Edition UNKNOWN!!! $100.00 |
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THE BEATLES – RARE BRAZIL IMPORT DOUBLE VINYL 2LP RECORD SET – KNEBWORTH FAIR $99.99 |
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THE BEATLES – SPICY SONGS – RARE VINYL LP RECORD $99.99 |
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THE BEATLES THE SINGLES 7″ VINYL BOX SET RECORD STORE DAY EXCLUSIVE $99.99 |
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Lot of 4 – 45 RPM Vinyl Records Very Condition The Beatles, U2, Ramones Rare $99.00 |
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Vinyl Record Album The Beatles & Frank Ifield On Stage Jolly What! Vee-Jay $95.00 |
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The Essential Beatles vinyl record LP Australian $93.14 |
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Beatles In The Beginning 2-LP vinyl record set YUG $93.14 |
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The Beatles “Abbey Road” PLATINUM (White Gold ) LP Record Album Disc Vinyl $89.00 |
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The Essential Beatles Australian vinyl record LP $85.25 |
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THE BEATLES yesterday & today LP VG+ ST 2553 Vinyl Lime Label Record $85.00 |
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THE OVERLANDERS ~ MICHELLE ~ VERY RARE UK PYE VINYL LP RECORD 1965 ~ BEATLES $86.90 |
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Beatles The Beatles Tapes JPN 2-LP vinyl record set $82.56 |
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The Beatles Hey Jude – 7 inch vinyl record $79.99 |
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The Beatles – The Singles – 4x 7″ Vinyl Records $79.99 |
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The Beatles-Record Store Day Issue-Set of four 7″ Vinyl-Poster-Limited-Sealed $79.99 |
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THE BEATLES Movie Medley RARE CAPITOL RECORD SPRO 9758/9789 promotional VINYL LP $79.98 |
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THE BEATLES Reel Music PROMO Ltd # Edition YELLOW COLOR VINYL Capitol Records LP $79.98 |
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Sealed The Beatles W/ Tony Sheridan lp vinyl record CNA 2007 Mint. $79.00 |
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THE BEATLES PAPERBACK WRITER RAIN 7″ VINYL RECORD STORE DAY $78.92 |
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THE BEATLES WHITE ALBUM ALL WHITE VINYL UK PRESSING WITH INSERTS MINT + RECORD $75.00 |
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The Beatles- She Loves You/I’ll Get You 45 RED Vinyl RARE Swan Records $75.00 |
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The Beatles A Hard Day’s Night LP Gold Plated Album Vinyl Record + Movie Ticket $75.00 |
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The Beatles Let It Be Platinum / White Gold Plated Vinyl Record LP + Mini Album $75.00 |
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LP VINYL RECORD, THE BEATLES, HELP! $75.00 |
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THE BEATLES rubber soul LP Mint- SW-2442 Vinyl 1978 Press Record $75.00 |
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The Beatles “Beatles IV” Stereo lp vinyl record ST 2358 $74.99 |
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The Beatles Beat vinyl record LP German 1C062-04363 $75.76 |
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With The Beatles Japanese vinyl record LP EAS-80551 $74.18 |
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BEATLES Record LIVE AT THE BBC Vinyl LP SEALED Double Record Album MINT $71.96 |
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The Beatles/ Sgt. Peppers Picture Disc Vinyl Lp record $70.00 |
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THE BEATLES yesterday & today LP Mint- ST-2553 Vinyl 70s Red Label Stereo Record $70.00 |
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THE BEATLES 4x 7″ 45 NEW MINT SEALED RARE RECORD STORE DAY VINYL BOX SET RSD $69.99 |
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Beatles In The Beginning 1961 vinyl record LP JPN $67.86 |
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The Beatles/Let It Be…Naked Vinyl Lp Record $65.00 |
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THE BEATLES abbey road LP VG+ SO-383 Vinyl Record Late 70s Purple Label Press $65.00 |
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Beatles Introducing the Beatles vinyl Lp record 2 copies $64.98 |
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THE BEATLES SGT. PEPPERS INSIDE COVER 2 12” FRAMED VINYL RECORDS GREAT GIFT XMAS $63.18 |
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With The Beatles vinyl record LP Portugese $61.54 |
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THE BEATLES nowhere man / what goes on 7″ VG CAPITOL 5587 Vinyl 1966 Record $60.00 |
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THE BEATLES ‘65 LP VG+ ST-2228 Vinyl 3rd Press 1970’s No Barcode Record $60.00 |
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1971 John Lennon – IMAGINE – Vinyl Record 12″ LP! Apple The Beatles $59.99 |
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The Beatles Revolver Vinyl Record Album $59.99 |
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The Beatles 1 double album OOP – 180g 180 gram vinyl record 2 LP – NM near mint $59.99 |
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In The Beginning Beatles vinyl record LP Canadian $58.38 |
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THE BEATLES ONE (1) 12” FRAMED VINYL RECORD GREAT GIFT $55.28 |
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The Beatles SGT PEPPER – clock made from vinyl record $55.30 |
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THE BEATLES LP “WHITE ALBUM” ON BEAUTIFUL WHITE VINYL CAPITOL RECORDS SEBX 11841 $55.00 |
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RARE THE BEATLES 1962-1966 RED DOUBLE ALBUM LP W RED COLORED VINYL RECORDS $54.95 |
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RARE THE BEATLES 1967-1970 BLUE DOUBLE ALBUM LP W BLUE COLORED VINYL RECORDS $54.95 |
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THE BEATLES HEY JUDE NEAR MINT Vinyl Album Lp record $54.95 |
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45rpm~BEATLES,The~Medley:Mr.Moonlight/Everybody’s♫Vinyl 7″ Record $54.00 |
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The Beatles – Let It Be… Naked – LP Vinyl Record $53.99 |
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THE BEATLES SOMETHING NEW ORIGINAL LP VINYL RECORD $50.99 |
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The Beatles / 1962-1966 AUS 2-LP vinyl record set $50.96 |
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THE BEATLES meet the LP ST-2047 VG Vinyl Record APPLE 2nd Press Stereo 1964 $50.00 |
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the beatles rarities japan emi eas63010 lp album record vinyl $50.00 |
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the beatles something new japan apple records emi 80564 lp album record vinyl $50.00 |
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THE BEATLES Revolver LP Capitol ST 2576 Stereo Vinyl Record Album Rare Vintage $50.00 |
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Introducing the Beatles Songs and Pictures VeeJay 1092 Near Mint Vinyl Record LP $49.99 |
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Ringo Starr RINGO the 4th Promotional vinyl record Album Beatles $49.99 |
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Vintage Vinyl LP Record Coasters – Set of 6 $17.09 Designer Jeff Davis has put another spin on recycling by rescuing vintage LPs and creating them into very cool coaster sets! Each coaster is created from an actual vinyl LP records and have the original label intact. The coasters are protected from moisture with a clear mylar seal. Each set includes a clear case and 6 coasters in a wide variety of music styles with a range of diverse label colors…. |
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Vintage LP Record Coasters – Set of 6 $19.99 Stylish and eco-friendly way to protect your tables. Cut from the center of recycled classic vinyl record labels. Hand-made from recycled vinyl records; assorted set of 6. Each drink coaster measures 4 in diameter…. |
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Custom Record Bowl Are your old vinyl records gathering more dust than playtime — and yet you still can’t seem to part with them? Whether you twisted to the Beatles, swayed with Aretha Franklin, danced with the Dead, two-stepped with Loretta Lynn or boogied with the Bee Gees, artist Jeff Davis will personally turn your old LPs into these hip, stylish and custom-made record bowls that will put a new spin on your fav… |
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Abbey Road [Vinyl] $11.96 The Beatles’ last days as a band were as productive as any major pop phenomenon that was about to split. After recording the ragged-but-right Let It Be, the group held on for this ambitious effort, an album that was to become their best-selling. Though all four contribute to the first side’s writing, John Lennon’s hard-rocking, “Come Together” and “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” make the strongest i… |
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The White Album (Remastered) $14.96 Better known as the “White Album,” this was meant to be the record that brought them back to earth after three years of studio experimentation. Instead, it took them all over the place, continuing to burst the envelope of pop music. Lennon and McCartney were still at the height of their powers, with Lennon in particular growing into one of rock’s towering figures. But even McCartney could still ro… |
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The Hollies’ Greatest Hits $5.18 … |
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The Beatles Record – Vinyl Macbook / Laptop Decal Sticker $10.00 The Beatles Record, Manufactured and Marketed Exclusively from The Custom Vinyl Shop. The Custom Vinyl Shop prides ourselves on lightning fast shipment times, We always will ship your decal within 2 days of purchase. We offer over 30 Stock Colors. Please email us after your purchase to specify your vinyl color choice. The Custom Vinyl Shop’s vinyl lettering and wall decals are made from the best v… |
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Concert for Bangladesh $17.90 CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH – DVD Movie… |
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Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band $4.83 If it weren’t for a couple of inspired performances, as well as the time-capsule weirdness of it all, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band would be definitively unwatchable. This misguided effort to dramatize the classic Beatles album (the Fab Four had nothing to do with it, thank goodness) also includes tunes from other Beatles LPs, strung together in lumbering ’70s rock-opera style. Peter Framp… |
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The Concert for Bangladesh (Limited Deluxe Edition) $32.97 Before We Are the World, before the Amnesty International concerts, before Live Aid, Live 8, 46664, and all the other charitable and/or political events that have used popular music as their principal draw, there was George Harrison’s 1971 Concert for Bangladesh, a stirring affair released here in a fine two-disc set. The cause–raising money for the beleaguered people of Bangladesh (formerly East… |