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Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on January 04, 2019, 10:25:16 AM
£5 each for Sam Sweeney's The Unfinished Violin and The Band of Love's Folk Fever in the HMV sale yesterday.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on January 04, 2019, 11:09:52 AM

£5 each for Sam Sweeney's The Unfinished Violin and The Band of Love's Folk Fever in the HMV sale yesterday.
Result!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: ColinB on January 04, 2019, 11:13:15 AM
£3.99 for the Stills & Collins cd Everybody Knows at HMV yesterday. Picked up Karine Polwart's latest album too. And a Queen dvd.

I had a look through their vinyl section but I can't bring myself to buy LPs any more. Feels like I've been there, done that. Last year I bought a new turntable and although I always thought I'd taken good care of my records over the years, this new turntable is showing just how worn out many of them now are. Quite depressing really.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on January 04, 2019, 11:42:16 AM


£5 each for Sam Sweeney's The Unfinished Violin and The Band of Love's Folk Fever in the HMV sale yesterday.
Result!


I wasn't quite sure about the whole concept of the Band of Love album, but was prepared to give it a punt at that price, and after one listening I have to say it isn't half bad!  It probably helps that, apart from some of the real standards on there, I don't know the songs really well.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: GubGub (Al) on January 04, 2019, 12:05:39 PM

£3.99 for the Stills & Collins cd Everybody Knows at HMV yesterday. Picked up Karine Polwart's latest album too. And a Queen dvd.

I had a look through their vinyl section but I can't bring myself to buy LPs any more. Feels like I've been there, done that. Last year I bought a new turntable and although I always thought I'd taken good care of my records over the years, this new turntable is showing just how worn out many of them now are. Quite depressing really.



Ooh, I'd like that. Must have a look.

My experience with vinyl has been the opposite. I was playing some Elton John albums before Christmas that I had not played in many years (admittedly not the better ones. It was the run of albums from A Single Man to Reg Strikes Back, with the exception of Too Low For Zero which I have on CD) and was surprised to find how well they played. One album jumped on one track and I think that was just a bit of dirt in the groove. My problem with new vinyl is the cost of it. I would like to buy more, especially if it comes with a download code. I have bought the latest album by Savoy and the reconfigured double album version of ELO's Secret Messages during 2018 but mostly I can get 3 CDs for the cost of a single vinyl album so the pricing is prohibitive.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Albie on January 04, 2019, 05:26:35 PM
From my local Red Cross shop today;

Live Licks - Stones
Thanksgiving - Boo Hewerdine
Neon Bible and Funeral - Arcade Fire
Nineteeneighties and Ladies Love Oracle - Grant-Lee Phillips
Tank and Enemy of the Enemy - Asian Dub Foundation
Gorky 5 - Gorkys Zygotic Mynci
In Concert - The Beach Boys
Together - SE/TVZ/GC
Road Rock - Neil Young
The Devils Right Hand - Steve Earle (only bought for the one track I didn't have)
The Chase - Wolfstone
Boomslang - Johnny Marr and the Healers
At War With The Mystics - Flaming Lips

16 CDs in all, some doubles, for the total of £4.


And from the doggy and moggy helpers round the corner, The Best Pub Jukebox....Ever, and also The Best One Hit Wonders In The World.....Ever, both doubles for 30p each. And last week from the same place, Old No.1 and Texas Cookin' both by Guy Clark for 30p each.

Charity shops are great  8)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on January 04, 2019, 06:15:20 PM

From my local Red Cross shop today;




That is officially a good haul!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: blagden on January 04, 2019, 08:58:25 PM
Is there not an alternate view that people which have donated these CD's are expecting that they achieve the best possible value for the charity rather than let them go for next to nothing ... only a view from someone who has sold on CD's bought from charity shop at big profit?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on January 04, 2019, 10:12:24 PM
All I ever seem to see in charity shops round here are One Direction and Enrique Iglesias!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on January 04, 2019, 10:16:57 PM

Is there not an alternate view that people which have donated these CD's are expecting that they achieve the best possible value for the charity rather than let them go for next to nothing ... only a view from someone who has sold on CD's bought from charity shop at big profit?



That's a debate for the charity, not for the buyer.  Imho.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Albie on January 05, 2019, 01:05:48 AM

Is there not an alternate view that people which have donated these CD's are expecting that they achieve the best possible value for the charity rather than let them go for next to nothing ... only a view from someone who has sold on CD's bought from charity shop at big profit?



It's the market rate in town. A couple of shops try selling them for a quid for a while, but have to have sales at 50p in order to clear some of them. DVDs are between 20p and 50p. Books similar, although one shop has them at a quid.
If the CDs had been, say, a quid, I would have bought the Steve Earle/TVZ/Guy Clark one, and perhaps an Arcade Fire one, the rest would have stayed there. As it is the Wolfstone CD had been there since October or maybe September trying to tempt me and I finally succumbed.

I've given loads of stuff to charity shops and it's as much about wanting it to be used again as expecting much money to be made.

Oakengates is a smallish market town and there are seven charity shops and another one opening soon. Prices have to be competitive.

I think in the next year or two some charity shops will stop donations of DVDs and CDs because there isn't enough demand, except at very cheap prices (and not always then).


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Albie on January 05, 2019, 01:14:08 AM

All I ever seem to see in charity shops round here are One Direction and Enrique Iglesias!


They have obviously had a donation from a "proper" music fan, or maybe more than one. As well as those I bought I left some by Steve Earle, the Coral, Bruce, and Tom Waits because I already had them, and also several by The Fall, Morrisey, The The, Manu Chao, Arab Strap, William Orbit to name a few. It's normally boy bands and pan pipes.  :D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: ColinB on January 09, 2019, 03:46:53 PM
Having given Roger Daltery's "As Long As I Have You" album a listen on Spotify I found they were selling it half price in HMV on vinyl so I thought I'd treat myself. I know I said elsewhere on here recently that I couldn't bring myself to buy any more vinyl but old habits die hard.

It's almost a Who album as Pete plays guitar on most of the tracks and Roger credits him as being the reason why the album got finished, interrupted as it was by Daltrey's health problems. And Andy Cutting plays melodion on the final track.

The guy who served me assured me that no store closures or redundancies have been announced and not to believe what the press are saying about HMV's imminent demise. I hope he's right.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Mark Donmall on January 14, 2019, 12:12:35 PM


Is there not an alternate view that people which have donated these CD's are expecting that they achieve the best possible value for the charity rather than let them go for next to nothing ... only a view from someone who has sold on CD's bought from charity shop at big profit?



It's the market rate in town. A couple of shops try selling them for a quid for a while, but have to have sales at 50p in order to clear some of them. DVDs are between 20p and 50p. Books similar, although one shop has them at a quid.



As a regular frequenter of charity shops in different towns I think the pricing is pretty consistent across the country. My home town has around 15 charity shops at present. Most sell CDs, DVDs, books for between 50p and £1.00, some do 3 for 2 offers as well.

The exceptions tend to be those charities which run specialist book/music shops. I need to declare an interest here as I am a volunteer in my local Oxfam bookshop, specifically looking after donations of vinyl. Our prices tend to be higher, typically £1.99 for a CD vinyl LP or paperback book but can be significantly higher if item is of value. Donated items are researched and prices on sites such as eBay, Amazon and more specialist sites (e.g. Discogs for vinyl/CDs) are checked to gain an idea of market value and a fair sale price set to maximise income. Obviously this is largely a question of time and resource that a particular shop has when it comes to evaluating donations. For many it is no doubt easier to adopt a standard price across the board, which can be great news for those who have picked up the kind of bargains posted here over the years, myself included.

Interestingly, with the increased 'hipness' of vinyl, I am seeing some charity shops selling old LPs at significantly higher prices than I would consider they are actually worth.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on January 14, 2019, 06:13:20 PM



Is there not an alternate view that people which have donated these CD's are expecting that they achieve the best possible value for the charity rather than let them go for next to nothing ... only a view from someone who has sold on CD's bought from charity shop at big profit?



It's the market rate in town. A couple of shops try selling them for a quid for a while, but have to have sales at 50p in order to clear some of them. DVDs are between 20p and 50p. Books similar, although one shop has them at a quid.



As a regular frequenter of charity shops in different towns I think the pricing is pretty consistent across the country. My home town has around 15 charity shops at present. Most sell CDs, DVDs, books for between 50p and £1.00, some do 3 for 2 offers as well.

The exceptions tend to be those charities which run specialist book/music shops. I need to declare an interest here as I am a volunteer in my local Oxfam bookshop, specifically looking after donations of vinyl. Our prices tend to be higher, typically £1.99 for a CD vinyl LP or paperback book but can be significantly higher if item is of value. Donated items are researched and prices on sites such as eBay, Amazon and more specialist sites (e.g. Discogs for vinyl/CDs) are checked to gain an idea of market value and a fair sale price set to maximise income. Obviously this is largely a question of time and resource that a particular shop has when it comes to evaluating donations. For many it is no doubt easier to adopt a standard price across the board, which can be great news for those who have picked up the kind of bargains posted here over the years, myself included.

Interestingly, with the increased 'hipness' of vinyl, I am seeing some charity shops selling old LPs at significantly higher prices than I would consider they are actually worth.


My main gripe with these specialist charity shops (especially Oxfam, I'm afraid) is that they take very little (both books and records) account of condition, and when they do, they generally get it wrong.  A Fine copy of the first Fairport album is not worth the same amount of money as a Good copy.  But they consistently (and frustratingly) seem to think it is.  I'm sure your shop is the exception to my rule!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on January 15, 2019, 10:53:34 AM




Is there not an alternate view that people which have donated these CD's are expecting that they achieve the best possible value for the charity rather than let them go for next to nothing ... only a view from someone who has sold on CD's bought from charity shop at big profit?



It's the market rate in town. A couple of shops try selling them for a quid for a while, but have to have sales at 50p in order to clear some of them. DVDs are between 20p and 50p. Books similar, although one shop has them at a quid.



As a regular frequenter of charity shops in different towns I think the pricing is pretty consistent across the country. My home town has around 15 charity shops at present. Most sell CDs, DVDs, books for between 50p and £1.00, some do 3 for 2 offers as well.

The exceptions tend to be those charities which run specialist book/music shops. I need to declare an interest here as I am a volunteer in my local Oxfam bookshop, specifically looking after donations of vinyl. Our prices tend to be higher, typically £1.99 for a CD vinyl LP or paperback book but can be significantly higher if item is of value. Donated items are researched and prices on sites such as eBay, Amazon and more specialist sites (e.g. Discogs for vinyl/CDs) are checked to gain an idea of market value and a fair sale price set to maximise income. Obviously this is largely a question of time and resource that a particular shop has when it comes to evaluating donations. For many it is no doubt easier to adopt a standard price across the board, which can be great news for those who have picked up the kind of bargains posted here over the years, myself included.

Interestingly, with the increased 'hipness' of vinyl, I am seeing some charity shops selling old LPs at significantly higher prices than I would consider they are actually worth.


My main gripe with these specialist charity shops (especially Oxfam, I'm afraid) is that they take very little (both books and records) account of condition, and when they do, they generally get it wrong.  A Fine copy of the first Fairport album is not worth the same amount of money as a Good copy.  But they consistently (and frustratingly) seem to think it is.  I'm sure your shop is the exception to my rule!


Amen to that. A trashed coy of a rare or rareish record is not worth the 'book price'.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on January 23, 2019, 05:16:00 PM
If anyone happens to visit Badlands in Chelt, there's a copy of the CD release of RTs Strict Tempo in their sale section. 50% off £12.99. I'd have bought it, but I already have a copy.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: quodlibet (Ian) on January 24, 2019, 07:37:46 PM

Anyone with a passing interest in up-tempo, feelgood, bluegrass flavoured jam band music could do worse than downloading "Travelogue 2018" a monster Nugs.net freebie (mp3) from the fab String Cheese Incident. Four CDs worth culled from last year's shows, coming in at 4.5+ hours. An 'andsome bargain indeed.  :)


http://nugs.net/browse/music/20917/The-String-Cheese-Incident-mp3-flac-download-Travelogue-2018


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on January 24, 2019, 08:26:02 PM


Anyone with a passing interest in up-tempo, feelgood, bluegrass flavoured jam band music could do worse than downloading "Travelogue 2018" a monster Nugs.net freebie (mp3) from the fab String Cheese Incident. Four CDs worth culled from last year's shows, coming in at 4.5+ hours. An 'andsome bargain indeed.  :)


http://nugs.net/browse/music/20917/The-String-Cheese-Incident-mp3-flac-download-Travelogue-2018



I used to really enjoy SCI.  Did you see them when they came over?  They can be a bit one dimensional but that is hard to resist!  Thanks for the heads up.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: quodlibet (Ian) on January 24, 2019, 09:59:30 PM



Anyone with a passing interest in up-tempo, feelgood, bluegrass flavoured jam band music could do worse than downloading "Travelogue 2018" a monster Nugs.net freebie (mp3) from the fab String Cheese Incident. Four CDs worth culled from last year's shows, coming in at 4.5+ hours. An 'andsome bargain indeed.  :)


http://nugs.net/browse/music/20917/The-String-Cheese-Incident-mp3-flac-download-Travelogue-2018



I used to really enjoy SCI.  Did you see them when they came over?  They can be a bit one dimensional but that is hard to resist!  Thanks for the heads up.


Yeah, saw a great show at the Union Chapel & again in Oxford on their next visit, before succumbing to my all consuming Dead addiction. Not heard any SCI for a few years, but was very impessed with this.  :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on January 28, 2019, 05:38:01 PM
Doesn't get much more of a bargain than this.  Free Teardrop Explodes download from '79 from the man himself:

https://www.headheritage.co.uk/the-teardrop-explodes-bristol-1979/?fbclid=IwAR2c7rqdgGDFuPGUub4lYxHVPolmcV3dD04OOX3X7gW8UkV2dTjrUKpZbQE



Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on January 28, 2019, 08:03:00 PM



Anyone with a passing interest in up-tempo, feelgood, bluegrass flavoured jam band music could do worse than downloading "Travelogue 2018" a monster Nugs.net freebie (mp3) from the fab String Cheese Incident. Four CDs worth culled from last year's shows, coming in at 4.5+ hours. An 'andsome bargain indeed.  :)


http://nugs.net/browse/music/20917/The-String-Cheese-Incident-mp3-flac-download-Travelogue-2018




Thanks for the tip Ian. I'd not heard any SCI before, but I have to agreed with DMJS - it's a bit one-dimensional for my tastes, but fine to stick on a USB stick for long car journeys, like this weekend just gone...

I used to really enjoy SCI.  Did you see them when they came over?  They can be a bit one dimensional but that is hard to resist!  Thanks for the heads up.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jim on January 28, 2019, 10:54:56 PM

Doesn't get much more of a bargain than this.  Free Teardrop Explodes download from '79 from the man himself:

https://www.headheritage.co.uk/the-teardrop-explodes-bristol-1979/?fbclid=IwAR2c7rqdgGDFuPGUub4lYxHVPolmcV3dD04OOX3X7gW8UkV2dTjrUKpZbQE




Thanks for that David😍👽


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: AdrianW on February 08, 2019, 01:04:14 AM
This may be old news, but Sainsburys have what looks to be an attractive two for £25 offer on a range of vinyl records, including some double albums. Pity I no longer have a working record deck.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on February 08, 2019, 06:35:48 AM

This may be old news, but Sainsburys have what looks to be an attractive two for £25 offer on a range of vinyl records, including some double albums. Pity I no longer have a working record deck.


Buy them for when you do!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on February 13, 2019, 07:29:42 PM
Not really a bargain, but still RELATIVELY cheap for what it is, I just bought a copy of this (SF Sorrow autographed vinyl set) for the (in lieu of) pension fund.  My God, it's beautiful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhL9NCYSF6w


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on March 19, 2019, 09:12:03 AM
For £3 each yesterday - from Quicksilver Music, Market St, Southport - a cracking little shop! - the Ric Sanders Group at Lincoln cathedral (standard CD and binaural/DTS/mpeg video CD) and Johnny Cash "Ain't No Grave).


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PL (Peter) on March 20, 2019, 07:25:29 AM
Well bought - Ric Sanders Group at Lincoln Cathedral - a beautiful album.
Enjoy


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on April 04, 2019, 06:57:29 AM
Another charity shop bargain - an "industry-only", ie not for commercial sale, double CD of trad, Gaelic and Scots music. Breabach, AfroCelts, Skipinnish, Julie Fowlis, Blue Rose Code, Kris Drever and many more... 34 tracks of fine tunes, songs, arrangements and playing. All for £1.50!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on April 05, 2019, 04:46:33 PM
Signed Peter Blegvad and Andy Partridge?  Fifteen quid?  Er, ok, then...

https://burningshed.com/store/ape/artists-ape/peter-blegvad-andy-partridge/peterblegvad_gonward_boxset



Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on April 11, 2019, 04:52:07 PM
If you've be tempted to exchange (admittedly for a relative pittance) any of your unwanted CDs or DVDs via the "recyclabox" units to be found in a number of supermarkets... it's too late - as I just discovered. Disks are no longer accepted, just electronic (media) devices, phones etc. Bah! >:(


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on April 14, 2019, 10:36:19 PM
£2 from a charity shop in Middlesbrough today: Jerry Donahue's Telecasting Recast cd.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: ColinB on May 01, 2019, 02:31:15 PM
4 items for £20 at HMV today

Sarah Jarosz's Undercurrent and Rhiannon Giddens' Freedom Highway for 7 and 8 quid respectively and they're doing 2 books for a fiver so I picked up Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell and Billy Bragg's Still Suitable for Miners.

I couldn't remember exactly where I'd heard Sarah Jarosz before but I'm glad I bought her cd as it's a fine collection of songs. Her voice reminds me of someone like Alison Krauss or Gillian Welch. That sort of sound anyway.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on May 01, 2019, 02:54:33 PM


I couldn't remember exactly where I'd heard Sarah Jarosz before but I'm glad I bought her cd as it's a fine collection of songs. Her voice reminds me of someone like Alison Krauss or Gillian Welch. That sort of sound anyway.



She was on the main stage at Shrewsbury FF a couple of years ago, if you were there or watched the live feed.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: ColinB on May 01, 2019, 03:39:02 PM


I couldn't remember exactly where I'd heard Sarah Jarosz before but I'm glad I bought her cd as it's a fine collection of songs. Her voice reminds me of someone like Alison Krauss or Gillian Welch. That sort of sound anyway.



She was on the main stage at Shrewsbury FF a couple of years ago, if you were there or watched the live feed.


Nope I wasn't there and don't think I saw the live feed. I think it was a video or two I saw last year of the band she's in called I'm With Her. Again, I saw their cd in HMV but just knew I'd seen the name somewhere. I wasn't having a good time remembering things as I knew I'd heard a track by Rhiannon Giddens on the latest Songlines cd but couldn't remember the name of the group she's in and couldn't get online on my phone to google her. That group is called Her Native Daughters which also features Allison Russell of Birds of Chicago.



Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on May 07, 2019, 06:19:54 PM
Quite an expensive bargain, but arguably a bargain nonetheless.  From Richard Morton Jack (on Facebook) via his closed Psychedelic Supermarket FB site:

"Last year an Apple acetate surfaced containing music put together in London and Dublin in 1974 by Chris Thompson, as a possible follow-up release to his classic 1973 Village Thing LP. Thankfully, it was bought by Donald McLeod, a fellow New Zealander, with the intention of working with Chris to share it with fellow music lovers.

Donald has specially pressed 40 copies on heavy lilac vinyl, exclusively for sale through me to collectors in the UK / Europe, on a first-come, first-served basis.

They come in a thick printed board (350gsm) sleeve, containing an insert (with background notes and images) and a poster.

In addition, Chris will sign / dedicate them if you wish.
The cost is 35 GBP (+ P&P from the UK). If you would like one, please PM me. As ever, when they’re gone, they’re gone!"


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on May 07, 2019, 10:15:54 PM
Sounds nice. I've had the album.on CD for some time (Scenescof). 40 copies ain't many


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on May 08, 2019, 06:37:18 AM

Sounds nice. I've had the album.on CD for some time (Scenescof). 40 copies ain't many



This is the (so far, I think) unreleased follow up, Alan  :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on May 08, 2019, 06:45:08 AM
Yesterday... a Taraf de Haidouks live cd "Band of Gypsies", The Necks "Silverwater", and the 2005 deluxe reissue of Talking Heads' "Remain in Light", which includes a dvda with a 5.1 surroundsound mix. All for £4.99.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on May 08, 2019, 01:23:12 PM


Sounds nice. I've had the album.on CD for some time (Scenescof). 40 copies ain't many



This is the (so far, I think) unreleased follow up, Alan  :)


So I've discovered since posting David - I joined the Fbk page and looked at the advert. Sold out already, so.i wont be tempted, but thanks for flagging it up.  ::)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on May 08, 2019, 06:17:14 PM



Sounds nice. I've had the album.on CD for some time (Scenescof). 40 copies ain't many



This is the (so far, I think) unreleased follow up, Alan  :)


So I've discovered since posting David - I joined the Fbk page and looked at the advert. Sold out already, so.i wont be tempted, but thanks for flagging it up.  ::)


Bad luck.  Not arriving til June/July I don't think, but I'll be happy to let you have a listen once I have it  :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on May 09, 2019, 12:20:54 PM




Sounds nice. I've had the album.on CD for some time (Scenescof). 40 copies ain't many



This is the (so far, I think) unreleased follow up, Alan  :)


So I've discovered since posting David - I joined the Fbk page and looked at the advert. Sold out already, so.i wont be tempted, but thanks for flagging it up.  ::)


Bad luck.  Not arriving til June/July I don't think, but I'll be happy to let you have a listen once I have it  :)


Cheers David.  Who knows, it may get a wider release sometime.  8)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on May 28, 2019, 11:59:32 AM
Nick Drake's box set Tuck Box for £20 from a flea market, still shrinkwrapped. Currently £120 on Amazon. Not bad I got £300 for my vinyl copy of Five Leaves Left a few years ago.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on May 28, 2019, 06:51:22 PM

Nick Drake's box set Tuck Box for £20 from a flea market, still shrinkwrapped. Currently £120 on Amazon. Not bad I got £300 for my vinyl copy of Five Leaves Left a few years ago.


Nice one!  I was pleased to pick up an 'as new' copy for about twice that a few months back.  


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: quodlibet (Ian) on June 17, 2019, 01:09:44 PM
Picked up a clutch of pre-loved Kate Rusby cd's for uder a tenner, "Awkward Annie", "Little Lights", "Underneath The Stars"  & "The Girl Who Couldn't Fly". Nestled under the tray of the former was Ian Anderson's "The Secret Language of Birds". Something I would not have gone out of my way for, but "one man gathers what another man spills".  :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Peter Allen on June 17, 2019, 02:12:57 PM

Picked up a clutch of pre-loved Kate Rusby cd's for uder a tenner, "Awkward Annie", "Little Lights", "Underneath The Stars"  & "The Girl Who Couldn't Fly". Nestled under the tray of the former was Ian Anderson's "The Secret Language of Birds". Something I would not have gone out of my way for, but "one man gathers what another man spills".  :)


Great set of albums , and I probably paid upwards  of £8 each for mine , but I don't regret a penny
She did a great duet with Ronan Keating which got her on TOTP "All Over Again" which should have helped grow her audience
I always thought she was destined for bigger things , maybe she still is ! Or maybe mainstream success  would have came at too high a price , the compromises required etc




Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Shankly (Peter) on June 20, 2019, 04:23:49 PM
At last, after months of being jealous of other people's charity shop finds, I've finally found a bargain in a local charity shop. Not earth shattering, but finding Bellowhead's 'Matachin' for 99p amongst the Michael Buble, One Direction and Spice Girl's stuff that usually fills our local shops has made my day. (I'm easily pleased)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on June 21, 2019, 03:18:44 PM
Jazz trumpeter Mark Isham's "Miles project" for £1.99 and Public Service Broadcasting's "Every Valley" for £4 the other day.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on June 24, 2019, 02:23:52 PM
James/Eno "Wah Wah" and (since they're on at Cropredy this year and I thought I'd better get to know at least some of their stuff!) the Waterboys' "Fisherman's Blues". £1.50 each.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on August 18, 2019, 11:26:03 AM
I offered them £30, but I haven't heard anything, sadly...  :-\ ;D

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dave-Pegg-Box-of-Peggs-Mint-brand-new-condition/183919068383?hash=item2ad26e44df:g:NfIAAOSw1J1dUuTO



Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on August 18, 2019, 11:57:43 AM

I offered them £30, but I haven't heard anything, sadly...  :-\ ;D

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dave-Pegg-Box-of-Peggs-Mint-brand-new-condition/183919068383?hash=item2ad26e44df:g:NfIAAOSw1J1dUuTO




Heck is it worth that much?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: quodlibet (Ian) on August 18, 2019, 01:27:18 PM
Just catching up with the booty snaffled at the cricket pitch last week including

"The Portugese Handshake" - Meet on the Ledge - staright ahead folk rock with some nice original "trad" type songs

"More Love Songs"  - RT's all over thus making it one of my favourite LWII albums

"Moodance" - Van Morrison two disc edition.

"Real Sharp" - Chilli Willi & the Red Hot Peppers 3lps+ on two cds - suddenly its Sunday afternoon at the Roundhouse again. What a good guitarist Martin Stone was.

Six cd set of Jefferson Starship radio shows from '74, '75 & '75, before it all went terribly wrong. The first show has a neat extract from "Blows Against The Empire"

Very happy.  :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on August 18, 2019, 02:28:17 PM


I offered them £30, but I haven't heard anything, sadly...  :-\ ;D

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dave-Pegg-Box-of-Peggs-Mint-brand-new-condition/183919068383?hash=item2ad26e44df:g:NfIAAOSw1J1dUuTO




Heck is it worth that much?


No.  Look at discogs...none up there at present (so it is fairly uncommon) but generally sells around the £35-50 mark.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on August 18, 2019, 02:29:17 PM

Six cd set of Jefferson Starship radio shows from '74, '75 & '75, before it all went terribly wrong. The first show has a neat extract from "Blows Against The Empire"


More details please, Ian...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: quodlibet (Ian) on August 18, 2019, 02:56:20 PM


Six cd set of Jefferson Starship radio shows from '74, '75 & '75, before it all went terribly wrong. The first show has a neat extract from "Blows Against The Empire"


More details please, Ian...


Amazon's price slightly more than the £7 charged at Cropredy.  ;D

https://www.amazon.co.uk/70-Broadcast-Collection-box-set/dp/B07SR84KWD/ref=sr_1_5?qid=1566136330&refinements=p_32%3AStarship&s=music&sr=1-5


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on August 19, 2019, 07:25:25 AM
From Cropredy…

Car boot sale: the reissued Bakerloo album (£4)

The stall by the garage: Fiddlers' Bid "All Dressed in Yellow" (£2.50)

CD tent in The Field: LAU [remixed] (£7), and - an unmarked/untitled CD on the Venture label for £1 that had an interesting and slightly familiar sleeve design... I later Googled the catalogue no (DSRM1) to discover it's "Ember Glance - The Permanence of Memory" by David Sylvian & Russell Mills.  Now wonder it looked familiar - I already have a copy (the full 96-page photobook + CD edition), which was also a bargain buy from a record shop in St. Helier, Jersey many years ago.

And from discogs: £2.50 for Sarathy Korwar's "My West is your East" 2CD set of live interpretations of pieces by Alice Coltrane, Shakti etc.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on August 19, 2019, 09:39:16 AM
Eliza Carthy's Red Rice picked up from the Reading Oxfam music shop for £3.99.  Nearly bought the David Gilmour Live from Gdansk double CD + DVD set for the same price too, but the cover was pretty duffed in and when I took it to the desk the discs were as well, so passed on it.  Shame.  Would have been a real bargain otherwise!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on August 19, 2019, 06:04:54 PM



Six cd set of Jefferson Starship radio shows from '74, '75 & '75, before it all went terribly wrong. The first show has a neat extract from "Blows Against The Empire"


More details please, Ian...


Amazon's price slightly more than the £7 charged at Cropredy.  ;D

https://www.amazon.co.uk/70-Broadcast-Collection-box-set/dp/B07SR84KWD/ref=sr_1_5?qid=1566136330&refinements=p_32%3AStarship&s=music&sr=1-5


You did well there!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 01, 2019, 11:24:14 AM
New Mighty Baby box set due shortly on Cherry Red...6CD set at the preposterous price of £24.99

https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/mighty-baby-at-a-point-between-fate-and-destiny-the-complete-recordings-6cd-boxset/

I'm lucky enough to be in possession of a preview (digital) copy of this, and if you're remotely interested in the band, you do definitely want it.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: quodlibet (Ian) on September 01, 2019, 01:41:10 PM

New Mighty Baby box set due shortly on Cherry Red...6CD set at the preposterous price of £24.99

https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/mighty-baby-at-a-point-between-fate-and-destiny-the-complete-recordings-6cd-boxset/

I'm lucky enough to be in possession of a preview (digital) copy of this, and if you're remotely interested in the band, you do definitely want it.


Yep. That's a bargain.  :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: MarkV on September 03, 2019, 02:13:13 PM
Visit yesterday to the BHF shop in town..  Frank Turner - Sleep is for the week 99p.  
Bought it based on comments here.  One listen through so far, not sure i am convinced, but will give it another few listens.  Sounded to me a bit like a sweary  Billy Bragg, which may not be a bad thing.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 03, 2019, 08:07:19 PM
Some of you who enjoy the 'wyrd' side of folk will know of this...but a 4LP boxed version of it delivered to the UK for a fraction over £18?

https://www.burningworldrecords.com/products/va-john-barleycorn-reborn-dark-britannica-4lp-box-vinyl-pre-order?variant=4465634082857&fbclid=IwAR1UY2FFPtUgVfyNTrk_XVLzFy7eDvq5hUpgX80cP1riaIM9eQhkxTe9r-0



Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Brian Green on September 04, 2019, 12:54:33 AM
Thanks for the heads up David
Have this in my Spotify library but will be great to own the vinyl box set.
Looks like a bargain to me. :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Dad Volt on September 04, 2019, 06:39:23 AM

Some of you who enjoy the 'wyrd' side of folk will know of this...but a 4LP boxed version of it delivered to the UK for a fraction over £18?

https://www.burningworldrecords.com/products/va-john-barleycorn-reborn-dark-britannica-4lp-box-vinyl-pre-order?variant=4465634082857&fbclid=IwAR1UY2FFPtUgVfyNTrk_XVLzFy7eDvq5hUpgX80cP1riaIM9eQhkxTe9r-0



Ordered,cheers.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: JeremyRS on September 04, 2019, 12:01:15 PM
Thanks very much David.  Much of it is unknown to me but has to be worth a go at that price.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 04, 2019, 01:52:46 PM
Sadly I'm not on commission, but good stuff  :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Dad Volt on September 04, 2019, 07:01:55 PM

Sadly I'm not on commission, but good stuff  :)

Actually it appears I have Volume 2 on CD,can't say I recall listening to it though. 😀


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 04, 2019, 07:12:20 PM


Sadly I'm not on commission, but good stuff  :)

Actually it appears I have Volume 2 on CD,can't say I recall listening to it though. 😀


I think there's 4 in total, all of which I have (on CD).  A fifth was mentioned, but not sure if it ever got released.  Sadly, there was all sorts of bad vibes about the series because one or two of the artists (and I do mean one or two) have rather challenging political opinions....


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: trewin on September 05, 2019, 11:06:26 AM
Bought Sting's Mercury Falling for £1 in local cex shop


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on September 05, 2019, 11:54:40 AM

Bought Sting's Mercury Falling for £1 in local cex shop


Theres a reply to that. Perhaps someone braver than me.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 05, 2019, 01:44:10 PM


Bought Sting's Mercury Falling for £1 in local cex shop


Theres a reply to that. Perhaps someone braver than me.


 ;) ;D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on September 05, 2019, 04:03:33 PM



Sadly I'm not on commission, but good stuff  :)

Actually it appears I have Volume 2 on CD,can't say I recall listening to it though. 😀


I think there's 4 in total, all of which I have (on CD).  A fifth was mentioned, but not sure if it ever got released.  Sadly, there was all sorts of bad vibes about the series because one or two of the artists (and I do mean one or two) have rather challenging political opinions....


Challenging meaning what DAvid? For me it would mean racist etc.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 05, 2019, 05:10:51 PM




Sadly I'm not on commission, but good stuff  :)

Actually it appears I have Volume 2 on CD,can't say I recall listening to it though. 😀


I think there's 4 in total, all of which I have (on CD).  A fifth was mentioned, but not sure if it ever got released.  Sadly, there was all sorts of bad vibes about the series because one or two of the artists (and I do mean one or two) have rather challenging political opinions....


Challenging meaning what DAvid? For me it would mean racist etc.


Yep, Far Right stuff...there's a weird crossover point with some of the very furthest reaches of the Wyrd Folk people.  It's a tiny minority, of course... e.g. Tony Wakeford of Sol Invictus was a member of the BNP in the 80's...and has never really renounced such views.  I was going to say it's not black and white (hmmm) but, really, it is.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: JeremyRS on September 05, 2019, 05:45:39 PM
Hmm, a quick google of Mr Wakeford doesn't make for particularly pleasant reading does it.  Still, as you say, a minority, and it shouldn't be allowed to invalidate, or whatever a better word would be, the remainder of the music.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Adam on September 06, 2019, 07:21:17 PM

Visit yesterday to the BHF shop in town..  Frank Turner - Sleep is for the week 99p.  
Bought it based on comments here.  One listen through so far, not sure i am convinced, but will give it another few listens.  Sounded to me a bit like a sweary  Billy Bragg, which may not be a bad thing.


Quite different to his later records, but the foundations are there...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Dad Volt on September 16, 2019, 08:02:00 PM

Some of you who enjoy the 'wyrd' side of folk will know of this...but a 4LP boxed version of it delivered to the UK for a fraction over £18?

https://www.burningworldrecords.com/products/va-john-barleycorn-reborn-dark-britannica-4lp-box-vinyl-pre-order?variant=4465634082857&fbclid=IwAR1UY2FFPtUgVfyNTrk_XVLzFy7eDvq5hUpgX80cP1riaIM9eQhkxTe9r-0



Mine arrived today,have been sent the gold vinyl version even though it was marked as sold iut on the website and I ordered the black version. Handsome box.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 16, 2019, 08:39:17 PM


Some of you who enjoy the 'wyrd' side of folk will know of this...but a 4LP boxed version of it delivered to the UK for a fraction over £18?

https://www.burningworldrecords.com/products/va-john-barleycorn-reborn-dark-britannica-4lp-box-vinyl-pre-order?variant=4465634082857&fbclid=IwAR1UY2FFPtUgVfyNTrk_XVLzFy7eDvq5hUpgX80cP1riaIM9eQhkxTe9r-0



Mine arrived today,have been sent the gold vinyl version even though it was marked as sold iut on the website and I ordered the black version. Handsome box.


Ditto  :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on September 17, 2019, 10:23:17 AM
I told a friend of mine about that box and she's going to get a copy too.

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Brian Green on September 17, 2019, 01:39:08 PM
My pressing is black vinyl.
It is a lovely looking box with a great booklet too.
I wonder if the rest of the CD sets will have vinyl pressings too.
A great bargain, Thanks for the tip off David.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 17, 2019, 01:43:39 PM

My pressing is black vinyl.
It is a lovely looking box with a great booklet too.
I wonder if the rest of the CD sets will have vinyl pressings too.
A great bargain, Thanks for the tip off David.


I'd be amazed if they did.  Sales were not that great.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on September 23, 2019, 09:24:07 PM
Last week, in USA... Hendrix @ Woodstock for $5 (new) in a Walmart (!), and 2 CDs @ 50c each (!!) from a thrift store in Moab: Herbie Hancock "Dis is da drum" and Dubtribe Soundsystem "Bryant Street". Only managed to listen to the first few tracks of Herbie so far, fair to say a bit of a curate's egg - some nice jazz/funk but a couple of iffy raps - by guests, not Herbie!


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on October 07, 2019, 08:44:09 AM
Anyone fancy some Fleetwood Mac at a bargain price?
http://bit.ly/30MZ0mo


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: JohnP69 on October 17, 2019, 08:08:42 PM

Judee Sills' debut lp, Ronnie Lane/Pete Townshend "Rough Mix" and Ian Matthews autobiography

Both lps original vinyl pressings in excellent condition

All £1 each from Scope charity shop in Sheffield


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on October 17, 2019, 09:16:21 PM


Judee Sills' debut lp, Ronnie Lane/Pete Townshend "Rough Mix" and Ian Matthews autobiography

Both lps original vinyl pressings in excellent condition

All £1 each from Scope charity shop in Sheffield


Good haul, that!  Is Iain's book one of the rarer unsigned versions?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: JohnP69 on October 18, 2019, 08:12:42 PM



Judee Sills' debut lp, Ronnie Lane/Pete Townshend "Rough Mix" and Ian Matthews autobiography

Both lps original vinyl pressings in excellent condition

All £1 each from Scope charity shop in Sheffield


Good haul, that!  Is Iain's book one of the rarer unsigned versions?


Indeed it is David!!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Peter Allen on October 29, 2019, 01:24:52 PM
My local HMV in Hull  reduced their last pink vinyl "Unhalfbricking" to £9.99 late last week , certainly a better price than their £22.99
Worth checking the stores as they seem to have quite a few reductions on , presumably to clear space for big sellers in the run up to Christmas.
Or are they in trouble again , hope not


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: JohnP69 on October 29, 2019, 05:14:01 PM

My local HMV in Hull  reduced their last pink vinyl "Unhalfbricking" to £9.99 late last week , certainly a better price than their £22.99
Worth checking the stores as they seem to have quite a few reductions on , presumably to clear space for big sellers in the run up to Christmas.
Or are they in trouble again , hope not


Most of the HMV stores have a few copies of "Unhalfbricking" on pink vinyl for that price. I was off work last week and it could be picked up in Leeds (which I did!),Lincoln,Doncaster or York.

It's not a bad sale as I also got the Rolling Stones "Rock And Roll Circus" triple vinyl,reduced from £57.99 to £24.99!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: ColinB on October 29, 2019, 06:26:42 PM
A couple of purchases from my local HMV though neither of them bargains as they're new releases -

The Steve How Trio - New Frontier (with 3 tracks written by Steve and Bill Bruford)

Kathryn Tickell and the Darkening - Hollowbone

As it says at the end of this review https://frootsmag.com/hollowbone-kathryn-tickell-the-darkening

Whatever you might have expected from a new Tickell album, this probably isn’t it. It may even turn off some longstanding fans… but it deserves to attract a lot of new ones too.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on October 30, 2019, 09:14:30 AM

My local HMV in Hull  reduced their last pink vinyl "Unhalfbricking" to £9.99 late last week , certainly a better price than their £22.99
Worth checking the stores as they seem to have quite a few reductions on , presumably to clear space for big sellers in the run up to Christmas.
Or are they in trouble again , hope not


I noticed they had copies in my local HMV too. I think it might be a sign of the failure of World Album Day as much as of the store. I have a nice black reissue from a year or 2 back so the pink LP didnt tempt me.  8)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: JohnP69 on November 03, 2019, 02:43:19 PM

Ashley Hutchings - The Guv'nor And The Rise Of Folk Rock book by Brian Hinton and Geoff Wall

£1 from the local hospice shop


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 03, 2019, 02:47:42 PM


Ashley Hutchings - The Guv'nor And The Rise Of Folk Rock book by Brian Hinton and Geoff Wall

£1 from the local hospice shop


Hard to find for under £20, that...you did well :)  Sadly the hospice shop didn't!


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on November 04, 2019, 09:09:21 AM
Sealed copy of Peter Knight and John Spiers' Well Met for £2.50 in my local Oxfam.  Result!


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on November 04, 2019, 09:45:23 AM

Sealed copy of Peter Knight and John Spiers' Well Met for £2.50 in my local Oxfam.  Result!
Who on earth put that there?  :o If it's sealed it's not like they got home, listened to it and didn't enjoy it so passed it on! Unless they had two copies, of course....


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on November 04, 2019, 10:46:10 AM


Sealed copy of Peter Knight and John Spiers' Well Met for £2.50 in my local Oxfam.  Result!
Who on earth put that there?  :o If it's sealed it's not like they got home, listened to it and didn't enjoy it so passed it on! Unless they had two copies, of course....


I suppose they might have bought it on Amazon, got an Autorip version, and never opened the actual CD?  But yes, I did wonder!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 04, 2019, 11:23:13 AM
Nah...I suspect they'll be review copies that never got reviewed.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 12, 2019, 07:00:37 AM
No idea what this has previously cost, but this is a bargain, surely?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forever-Changes-50th-Anniversary-Love/dp/B079JPP1QC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1J25YTEMYZSGW&keywords=love+forever+changes+50th+anniversary+edition&qid=1573541986&s=music&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&sprefix=love+for%2Cpopular%2C148&sr=1-1


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: quodlibet (Ian) on November 12, 2019, 08:41:53 AM


Seven discs for £7.40? That's a bargain. Includes Sons of Champlin & NRPS sets. Lots of cheap copies on Ebay too.  :)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Winterland-New-Years-Eve-1972/dp/B06XWYCGYT


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on January 04, 2020, 03:23:29 PM
Nice little charity shop/market haul in Bridport this morning... Camel - Snow Goose (+extras), Fleetwood Mac - 50 Year's Don't stop 3 CD comp (sealed), Penguin Cafe Orchestra Concert Programme 2 CD (£3 in total); Yes Speak 35 2 DVD comp (£1.50); Patrick Humphries Richard Thompson Strange Affair (£4)...oh, and a rather more expensive (but still well under half it's actual value) New Naturalist.  Plus more coffee and GF cake than any man can truly want.  I do like Bridport.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on January 04, 2020, 06:40:01 PM

Nice little charity shop/market haul in Bridport this morning... Camel - Snow Goose (+extras), Fleetwood Mac - 50 Year's Don't stop 3 CD comp (sealed), Penguin Cafe Orchestra Concert Programme 2 CD (£3 in total); Yes Speak 35 2 DVD comp (£1.50); Patrick Humphries Richard Thompson Strange Affair (£4)...oh, and a rather more expensive (but still well under half it's actual value) New Naturalist.  Plus more coffee and GF cake than any man can truly want.  I do like Bridport.


Strangely, I had that Camel CD delivered today too. I bought it on vinyl a while ago, but following recommendations from this here bunch of folk, I've bought that, Mirage and Moonmadness on CD.
My bargain was buying a second hand copy of Dylan's 'Albert Hall' gig online for £2 and getting a nice sealed un-played one.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on January 05, 2020, 07:03:15 AM


Nice little charity shop/market haul in Bridport this morning... Camel - Snow Goose (+extras), Fleetwood Mac - 50 Year's Don't stop 3 CD comp (sealed), Penguin Cafe Orchestra Concert Programme 2 CD (£3 in total); Yes Speak 35 2 DVD comp (£1.50); Patrick Humphries Richard Thompson Strange Affair (£4)...oh, and a rather more expensive (but still well under half it's actual value) New Naturalist.  Plus more coffee and GF cake than any man can truly want.  I do like Bridport.


Strangely, I had that Camel CD delivered today too. I bought it on vinyl a while ago, but following recommendations from this here bunch of folk, I've bought that, Mirage and Moonmadness on CD.
My bargain was buying a second hand copy of Dylan's 'Albert Hall' gig online for £2 and getting a nice sealed un-played one.


I love those classic Camel albums. Bought Moonmadness on clear vinyl a while ago.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on January 06, 2020, 09:03:21 AM

Nice little charity shop/market haul in Bridport this morning... Camel - Snow Goose (+extras), Fleetwood Mac - 50 Year's Don't stop 3 CD comp (sealed), Penguin Cafe Orchestra Concert Programme 2 CD (£3 in total); Yes Speak 35 2 DVD comp (£1.50); Patrick Humphries Richard Thompson Strange Affair (£4)...oh, and a rather more expensive (but still well under half it's actual value) New Naturalist.  Plus more coffee and GF cake than any man can truly want.  I do like Bridport.


Sounds great - now I need to think of a good excuse to go to Bridport!


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on January 06, 2020, 09:45:37 AM


Nice little charity shop/market haul in Bridport this morning... Camel - Snow Goose (+extras), Fleetwood Mac - 50 Year's Don't stop 3 CD comp (sealed), Penguin Cafe Orchestra Concert Programme 2 CD (£3 in total); Yes Speak 35 2 DVD comp (£1.50); Patrick Humphries Richard Thompson Strange Affair (£4)...oh, and a rather more expensive (but still well under half it's actual value) New Naturalist.  Plus more coffee and GF cake than any man can truly want.  I do like Bridport.


Sounds great - now I need to think of a good excuse to go to Bridport!


Bridport's just, well, very nice.  No excuse required!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Paul B on January 17, 2020, 10:21:21 AM
Just thought I'd mention this site

https://www.luckydice.nl/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?command=listitems&pos=0&type=group&group=newsale

Which has a permanent sale of stuff which might interest TAW readers -my pick of the current items are Three Hat Trio, Nathan Bell, Robert Ellis, Rita Hosking and Diana Jones.
Shipping is 6 euros for a shipment (any size/weight) so pays to order a few.

BTW -no personal interest in the site just use it.

Also if you are possibly interested in an archive live Elton John release,(legit 2 CD), Base.com seem to have mis-priced it.(!); might be canceled as"unavailable" but worth the punt  8)
https://www.base.com/buy/product/elton-john-ray-cooper-live-from-moscow/dgc-7788942.htm


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on January 17, 2020, 11:13:49 AM
Just picked up a signed Albert Lee CD for £1... "Heartbreak Hill"


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Paul B on January 17, 2020, 07:37:50 PM
Update -just had an email from Base refunding me as "stock unavailable" -oh well  :-\


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: blagden on January 25, 2020, 05:51:39 PM
I'm 59 this year and bought my first ever Beatles album today.

I was in a charity shop when a bloke brought his entire Beatles / Lennon / Harrison etc CD collection in ... I'll have them £1 a piece £22.

He then goes out and brings in Hendrix / Zeppelin and Pink Floyd collections ... all in £54 result!


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Andy on January 25, 2020, 07:41:23 PM

I'm 59 this year and bought my first ever Beatles album today.

I was in a charity shop when a bloke brought his entire Beatles / Lennon / Harrison etc CD collection in ... I'll have them £1 a piece £22.

He then goes out and brings in Hendrix / Zeppelin and Pink Floyd collections ... all in £54 result!


A bargain indeed!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on February 13, 2020, 03:58:04 PM
From a stall on the local flea Market

25 years of Rough trade shops 4 cd set
Iggy Pop Anthology 2 cds
Harvey Andrews Snaps
World Of Mann (1 cd of Manfred Mann and another of Earth Band)
Mike Oldfield The Collection 2 cds

£1 each or 6 for a fiver . Nothing else I wanted so for the free one I had an 8 cd set by one who shall remain nameless - to be passed on at the earliest opportunity.

19 discs (or 11 and a set of coasters) for a fiver. Not bad. The 2 big sets looked unopened.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on February 13, 2020, 04:28:06 PM
An 8 CD B*ll*wh**d set ? Surprised you ain't keeping it.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on February 13, 2020, 04:31:26 PM

An 8 CD B*ll*wh**d set ? Surprised you ain't keeping it.


Now that is something to be feared. ;D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on February 13, 2020, 06:01:48 PM
Struggling to think of an 8 disk set. Phil Collins perhaps, or Andre Rieu?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on February 13, 2020, 08:52:37 PM
Simply Red?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: GubGub (Al) on February 22, 2020, 12:32:39 PM
A rare case of being in the right place at the right time. I happened to be browsing Ebay when a a brand new sealed copy of the Deluxe edition of Bob Dylan's More Blood More Tracks appeared for under £50 from a UK based seller. This was massively over priced on release but patience has been rewarded.

By contrast I have also picked up a copy of Triplicate for under a fiver, which may still be considerably more than it is worth, We shall see. It fills a gap in my collection.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on February 23, 2020, 03:36:29 PM

A rare case of being in the right place at the right time. I happened to be browsing Ebay when a a brand new sealed copy of the Deluxe edition of Bob Dylan's More Blood More Tracks appeared for under £50 from a UK based seller. This was massively over priced on release but patience has been rewarded.


I ordered one too.  Came into enough money the other day to justify it, but I still felt guilty.

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on March 26, 2020, 04:29:39 PM
16 CDs of Bert Jansch for £80 (or albums for £130)?  One day only, I think... https://bertjansch.bandcamp.com/album/a-man-id-rather-be-part-1?fbclid=IwAR3gTJvY27PtmZBC3AJAD5hREDpAEieFm2efyBDEwaFiM7fuqhuZeq2m88M


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on March 26, 2020, 05:05:59 PM

16 CDs of Bert Jansch for £80 (or albums for £130)?  One day only, I think... https://bertjansch.bandcamp.com/album/a-man-id-rather-be-part-1?fbclid=IwAR3gTJvY27PtmZBC3AJAD5hREDpAEieFm2efyBDEwaFiM7fuqhuZeq2m88M


I think they're keeping it going.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Brian Green on March 26, 2020, 08:14:05 PM
Thanks for the heads-up David.
Another great tip.
I have some other Lps on the Earth label.
They are always beautifully presented.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on May 27, 2020, 10:46:19 AM
Talking Elephant are doing an offer on a bunch of Ashley Hutchings and related bands (Albions, Rainbow Chasers, etc) albums, so if anyone wants to get hold of some of his back catalogue, there's some decent albums in there for only a fiver.  I picked up the Dylancentric album, My Land Is Your Land and his Beginnings of FC show.



Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on May 27, 2020, 11:17:02 AM

Talking Elephant are doing an offer on a bunch of Ashley Hutchings and related bands (Albions, Rainbow Chasers, etc) albums, so if anyone wants to get hold of some of his back catalogue, there's some decent albums in there for only a fiver.  I picked up the Dylancentric album, My Land Is Your Land and his Beginnings of FC show.




And if anyone can actually work out how to order the bloody things from the steam driven website, do let me know...  :) ;D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on May 27, 2020, 11:56:04 AM
Steam driven?! It's not as fast as that, Dave.

I've given up on it - virtually unusable search, it's so lethargic.  Sorry, TE, but you really need to get your website sorted...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: DawnG on May 27, 2020, 12:06:22 PM
if you go to their website click on Ashley Hutchings where it says featured artists and it comes up with all the cds hope that helps


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on May 27, 2020, 12:17:39 PM

Steam driven?! It's not as fast as that, Dave.

I've given up on it - virtually unusable search, it's so lethargic.  Sorry, TE, but you really need to get your website sorted...


I know it isn't great, but it wasn't that bad when I ordered the albums from them the other day.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on May 27, 2020, 02:01:46 PM


Steam driven?! It's not as fast as that, Dave.

I've given up on it - virtually unusable search, it's so lethargic.  Sorry, TE, but you really need to get your website sorted...


I know it isn't great, but it wasn't that bad when I ordered the albums from them the other day.
 

I'm sure it's worse than it used to be - I bought a fair few CDs from the site a few years back, and it was definitely smoother to use.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: GubGub (Al) on May 27, 2020, 04:36:59 PM



Steam driven?! It's not as fast as that, Dave.

I've given up on it - virtually unusable search, it's so lethargic.  Sorry, TE, but you really need to get your website sorted...


I know it isn't great, but it wasn't that bad when I ordered the albums from them the other day.
 

I'm sure it's worse than it used to be - I bought a fair few CDs from the site a few years back, and it was definitely smoother to use.



I've just used the site without any difficulty, prompted by this conversation. So that is money I did not intend to spend  ;D

Paradise & Thorns
Gone Missing

The reissue of The Guvnor's Big Birthday Bash for a fiver
and
Dylancentric for £8 which I didn't even realise had been released. It is a recording of some of Ashley's Dylan tribute show on the Isle of Wight last August.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on May 28, 2020, 08:27:02 AM


Talking Elephant are doing an offer on a bunch of Ashley Hutchings and related bands (Albions, Rainbow Chasers, etc) albums, so if anyone wants to get hold of some of his back catalogue, there's some decent albums in there for only a fiver.  I picked up the Dylancentric album, My Land Is Your Land and his Beginnings of FC show.




And if anyone can actually work out how to order the bloody things from the steam driven website, do let me know...  :) ;D


Click on the album of choice and it should give you a track listing and a basket. I think it might be better to go via Ashley's own site. The link I Googled seemed to be from Christmas time.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on May 28, 2020, 09:09:58 AM



Talking Elephant are doing an offer on a bunch of Ashley Hutchings and related bands (Albions, Rainbow Chasers, etc) albums, so if anyone wants to get hold of some of his back catalogue, there's some decent albums in there for only a fiver.  I picked up the Dylancentric album, My Land Is Your Land and his Beginnings of FC show.




And if anyone can actually work out how to order the bloody things from the steam driven website, do let me know...  :) ;D


Click on the album of choice and it should give you a track listing and a basket. I think it might be better to go via Ashley's own site. The link I Googled seemed to be from Christmas time.


Just to clarify - are the CDs still signed?


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on May 28, 2020, 09:22:15 AM




Talking Elephant are doing an offer on a bunch of Ashley Hutchings and related bands (Albions, Rainbow Chasers, etc) albums, so if anyone wants to get hold of some of his back catalogue, there's some decent albums in there for only a fiver.  I picked up the Dylancentric album, My Land Is Your Land and his Beginnings of FC show.




And if anyone can actually work out how to order the bloody things from the steam driven website, do let me know...  :) ;D


Click on the album of choice and it should give you a track listing and a basket. I think it might be better to go via Ashley's own site. The link I Googled seemed to be from Christmas time.


Just to clarify - are the CDs still signed?


Of the three I bought, only one was.  And seemed to be signed 'to Adrei', so I assume that had been left over from a previous signing session when someone didn't collect their CD?!  The other two were just in cardboard sleeves, wrapped in plastic, so couldn't have been signed easily anyway.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on July 21, 2020, 12:34:19 PM
Tony Banks' 4 CD compilation A Chord Too Far is available on Google Play for £5.99 (https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Tony_Banks_A_Chord_Too_Far?id=B74m756lhnfmqtpwnfhmc46er6m).  Actually there are 4 tracks missing compared to the physical version, all from his two more 'classical' albums on a different label, so I assume it is a rights/permissions issue.  Since I have one of those anyway, it didn't bother me too much.

Listening now and enjoying it on the whole.  There are a couple of tracks on there with Fish on vocals.  Was this a nod to those who said that early Marillion were Genesis clones?!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on July 24, 2020, 05:02:33 PM
The Police, in a box, all the studio albums plus a CD of versions, etc. £4.99 in HMV Cheltenham. I was slightly tempted by the Hot Rats box at a little over half price... but £75 for 6 CDs is still, I think, over the top. It's rumoured HMV is again in trouble, and may well be selling off a lot from its overstocked warehouses... worth keeping an eye on??


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on July 24, 2020, 05:06:49 PM

The Police, in a box, all the studio albums plus a CD of versions, etc. £4.99 in HMV Cheltenham. I was slightly tempted by the Hot Rats box at a little over half price... but £75 for 6 CDs is still, I think, over the top. It's rumoured HMV is again in trouble, and may well be selling off a lot from its overstocked warehouses... worth keeping an eye on??



Thanks for the heads up.  I think the Chester one is still open...when I'm back up in the NW the week after next I'll pop along and have a look.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on July 24, 2020, 06:01:34 PM
Cream Farewell Tour box is £26.

Revisiting the Police, I'd forgotten just how good Andy Summers is...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on July 24, 2020, 06:05:28 PM

Cream Farewell Tour box is £26.

Revisiting the Police, I'd forgotten just how good Andy Summers is...


I prefer his pre- and post-Police work if I'm honest, but he is a great one.  He's nearer 78 than 77 as well now.  Gulp.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: blagden on July 25, 2020, 05:12:27 PM

The Police, in a box, all the studio albums plus a CD of versions, etc. £4.99 in HMV Cheltenham. I was slightly tempted by the Hot Rats box at a little over half price... but £75 for 6 CDs is still, I think, over the top. It's rumoured HMV is again in trouble, and may well be selling off a lot from its overstocked warehouses... worth keeping an eye on??



Got myself a fistful today there are mostly £2.99 with a nice range to choose from including Richard & Linda, Mister Marley, John Martyn, Traffic etc.
My haul included Rosanne Cash, Lee Perry, Courtney Pine and the two Mark Knopler CDs I didn't possess.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on July 31, 2020, 12:00:18 PM
We went to town in search of a large plastic box thinking of going to Wilko or similar. However passing by a charity shop we were tempted to go in. Of course we found a large plastic box of the type we wanted. It was priced at £15 but contained nearly 50 X-Files DVDs containing 4 episodes each. How long is social distancing going to last?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Shankly (Peter) on July 31, 2020, 01:52:02 PM

We went to town in search of a large plastic box thinking of going to Wilko or similar. However passing by a charity shop we were tempted to go in. Of course we found a large plastic box of the type we wanted. It was priced at £15 but contained nearly 50 X-Files DVDs containing 4 episodes each. How long is social distancing going to last?


The truth is out there


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on July 31, 2020, 02:00:38 PM

How long is social distancing going to last?


Until early June 2020, in my experience.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on August 01, 2020, 01:04:42 AM


We went to town in search of a large plastic box thinking of going to Wilko or similar. However passing by a charity shop we were tempted to go in. Of course we found a large plastic box of the type we wanted. It was priced at £15 but contained nearly 50 X-Files DVDs containing 4 episodes each. How long is social distancing going to last?


The truth is out there
Excellent!  :D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: GubGub (Al) on August 22, 2020, 10:04:57 AM
The Complete Columbia Albums Collection by The Byrd's. 13 CDs. £28.99 from Amazon this morning.  :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: quodlibet (Ian) on August 22, 2020, 11:28:38 AM

The Complete Columbia Albums Collection by The Byrd's. 13 CDs. £28.99 from Amazon this morning.  :)


Well played, Al. That's plugged a couple of gaps. Thanks.  ;D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Brian Green on August 22, 2020, 12:05:47 PM
Thanks for the tip . Byrds box looks to be a real bargain with all the additional tracks.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on August 22, 2020, 04:49:20 PM

The Complete Columbia Albums Collection by The Byrd's. 13 CDs. £28.99 from Amazon this morning.  :)


Now that's a proper bargain!

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on August 22, 2020, 05:58:15 PM
A few bargains today, from Carnival in Gt Malvern...

Miles Davis Rubber Band £6, Anne Dudley and Jaz Coleman - Songs from the Victorious City £3, and 3 for a quid each: Judy Dyble and Andy Lewis Summer Dancing, False Lights - Salvor, and Ashley Hutchings Twangin n Traddin Revisited.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: GubGub (Al) on August 22, 2020, 07:18:33 PM


The Complete Columbia Albums Collection by The Byrd's. 13 CDs. £28.99 from Amazon this morning.  :)


Now that's a proper bargain!

Jules


Apologies for the apostrophe abuse. Autocorrect strikes again.  ::)


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on August 22, 2020, 07:34:48 PM
I have had the Byrds set for a few years now and I visit it regularly.
The only problem I have with it are some of the bonus tracks added on.
Sometimes it is obvious why certain tracks never made it to the original albums.
Less can indeed be more!


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on August 23, 2020, 12:34:21 PM

A few bargains today, from Carnival in Gt Malvern...

Miles Davis Rubber Band £6, Anne Dudley and Jaz Coleman - Songs from the Victorious City £3, and 3 for a quid each: Judy Dyble and Andy Lewis Summer Dancing, False Lights - Salvor, and Ashley Hutchings Twangin n Traddin Revisited.


Those two are definite bargains - haven't got the Jude one, but I bet that's a good one too.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on August 23, 2020, 04:00:35 PM

I have had the Byrds set for a few years now and I visit it regularly.
The only problem I have with it are some of the bonus tracks added on.
Sometimes it is obvious why certain tracks never made it to the original albums.
Less can indeed be more!


I'm the opposite - I think The Byrds had more gems hidden away in the vaults than most other bands.

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: blagden on August 24, 2020, 06:30:38 PM
Not sure how useful this will be for people here but the first Fairport 5 Classic Albums and the Sandy Denny 5 Classic Albums box sets are £2.99 at HMV.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: wayne stote on August 25, 2020, 09:32:28 AM

Not sure how useful this will be for people here but the first Fairport 5 Classic Albums and the Sandy Denny 5 Classic Albums box sets are £2.99 at HMV.


Thanks for the heads-up. The Sandy set is a tempter.

 I found her albums a bit "easy listening" in my younger days and haven't heard them since I took them back to the record library circa 1990. Be nice to reassess them. In any event, regardless of whether or not I like everything, I'm certain that, these days, I will find three quid's worth of enjoyment within them!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: iandiddams on August 25, 2020, 03:00:56 PM
Not sure how useful this will be for people here but the first Fairport 5 Classic Albums and the Sandy Denny 5 Classic Albums box sets are £2.99 at HMV.

do you have a link ?  ive looked online but the only box sets I find are films etc ?

i've also searched for sandy denny, and fairport convention, but i cant find anything at anything like £2.99 ?

cheers

didds


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on August 25, 2020, 03:07:34 PM


Not sure how useful this will be for people here but the first Fairport 5 Classic Albums and the Sandy Denny 5 Classic Albums box sets are £2.99 at HMV.


do you have a link ?  ive looked online but the only box sets I find are films etc ?

i've also searched for sandy denny, and fairport convention, but i cant find anything at anything like £2.99 ?

cheers

didds


I think they're showing at £11.99 online?  Maybe this is instore only?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: blagden on August 25, 2020, 06:19:15 PM



Not sure how useful this will be for people here but the first Fairport 5 Classic Albums and the Sandy Denny 5 Classic Albums box sets are £2.99 at HMV.


do you have a link ?  ive looked online but the only box sets I find are films etc ?

i've also searched for sandy denny, and fairport convention, but i cant find anything at anything like £2.99 ?

cheers

didds


I think they're showing at £11.99 online?  Maybe this is instore only?


They had them both yesterday in their Meadowhall Store, they weren't in the genre section but some shelves which said "Crazy Deals" or something?
There was loads of Island stuff for some reason, I posted previously that at the time they had all the Richard & Linda Island stuff for £2.99 and all the Bob Marley back catalogue for the same price.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: iandiddams on August 25, 2020, 07:43:34 PM


I think they're showing at £11.99 online?  Maybe this is instore only?


that must be it!

Im presuming that is CD rather than vinyl (either is acceptable though!)

didds


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: iandiddams on August 25, 2020, 10:05:25 PM
Now got daughter, young friend and a chum on the case in Hammersmith, Portsmouth and Bath spread out over the next two weeks when they visit!  Fingers crossed!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: blagden on August 31, 2020, 06:56:32 PM
This, not sure if it will be bargain or not? - https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/best-of-jazz-starter-kit-all-time-classics-albums-set-of-10-mystery-vinyl-lp-3533324


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: David V B on September 01, 2020, 08:31:19 AM
Not in Reading on Saturday as far as I could see, though did pick up five Robert Palmer albums for £2.95.




Not sure how useful this will be for people here but the first Fairport 5 Classic Albums and the Sandy Denny 5 Classic Albums box sets are £2.99 at HMV.


do you have a link ?  ive looked online but the only box sets I find are films etc ?

i've also searched for sandy denny, and fairport convention, but i cant find anything at anything like £2.99 ?

cheers

didds


I think they're showing at £11.99 online?  Maybe this is instore only?


They had them both yesterday in their Meadowhall Store, they weren't in the genre section but some shelves which said "Crazy Deals" or something?
There was loads of Island stuff for some reason, I posted previously that at the time they had all the Richard & Linda Island stuff for £2.99 and all the Bob Marley back catalogue for the same price.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on November 28, 2020, 02:59:06 PM
Clannad's new 2 CD anthology In A Lifetime for a fiver in ASDA this morning.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on November 29, 2020, 08:04:18 PM
Whiskey Priests Bloody Well Everything 12 CD box set £19.99 on Bandcamp. Last few. Recommended.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 30, 2020, 08:48:25 AM

Whiskey Priests Bloody Well Everything 12 CD box set £19.99 on Bandcamp. Last few. Recommended.


Bejesus, that's giving it away :o  Not really my thing, but I saw them at Cambridge in '90 (I think) and thoroughly enjoyed them...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on December 04, 2020, 07:50:23 PM


Whiskey Priests Bloody Well Everything 12 CD box set £19.99 on Bandcamp. Last few. Recommended.


Bejesus, that's giving it away :o  Not really my thing, but I saw them at Cambridge in '90 (I think) and thoroughly enjoyed them...
For today only £14.99.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on December 15, 2020, 04:50:06 PM
Chris Rea's "Blue Guitars" 11CD (+ 1 DVD) boxed set for £15, used but seemingly in good condition from a stall in Gloucester market. All disks appear OK to the naked eye.  I've been thinking of getting this for some time - but not at the inflated prices I've seen on various sites.  I nearly missed it - I was browsing the CD shelves and overheard a conversation between 2 young ladies and the chap looking after the stall - they were asking him whether "Driving Home for Christmas" was on the album; I assumed they were looking at an LP, but as I turned, I realised what they were holding. The chap didn't know, and as there's no track listing on the cover, they put it back. Cue swoop...  ;)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on January 02, 2021, 04:13:34 PM
Prog Magazine has a 3 issues for £3 (followed by a quarterly - aka 2 issues - for £13.50 or something) offer all over Facebook.  I can't see how this makes any business sense whatsoever, but I felt duty bound whilst there are still a few music mags left around to enjoy.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on January 02, 2021, 04:19:34 PM

Prog Magazine has a 3 issues for £3 (followed by a quarterly - aka 2 issues - for £13.50 or something) offer all over Facebook.  I can't see how this makes any business sense whatsoever, but I felt duty bound whilst there are still a few music mags left around to enjoy.


Desperate measures, methinks.  Last hope of netting a wider readership.

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on January 30, 2021, 04:58:47 PM
A Mott The Hoople/Ian Hunter 3CD set for £5 from a local supermarket. Split approx 50/50 twist MTH and IH solo.

(nothing from the Island years, but all the "hits"!)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Harbottle (Martin) on February 01, 2021, 10:09:09 AM


Prog Magazine has a 3 issues for £3 (followed by a quarterly - aka 2 issues - for £13.50 or something) offer all over Facebook.  I can't see how this makes any business sense whatsoever, but I felt duty bound whilst there are still a few music mags left around to enjoy.


Desperate measures, methinks.  Last hope of netting a wider readership.

Jules


I used this same offer years (Maybe 5 or so) ago to subscribe, so it's not particularly new.

Well worth subscribing, as it costs a fortune to buy from a physical shop.





Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on February 01, 2021, 12:59:16 PM

Prog Magazine has a 3 issues for £3 (followed by a quarterly - aka 2 issues - for £13.50 or something) offer all over Facebook.  I can't see how this makes any business sense whatsoever, but I felt duty bound whilst there are still a few music mags left around to enjoy.
Do you have a link for that pls?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on February 06, 2021, 01:33:03 PM
Just had a subscription renewal notice from Uncut offering half price subs if you pay by 6 monthly standing order.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on February 06, 2021, 01:42:34 PM

Just had a subscription renewal notice from Uncut offering half price subs if you pay by 6 monthly standing order.


This is where I wonder how those 6 issues for £6 offers actually help them.  The vast majority won't renew at a reasonable rate.  Too many people are too used to buying heavily discounted mags.  I can't imagine they'll last much longer...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on February 22, 2021, 10:15:01 AM
On junodownload.com - a number of old releases from the Osmosys/Plant Life roster - including Dougie Maclean, Tannahill Weavers, Blowzabella, Alex Campbell, Celtech, etc etc - in mp3, WAV etc formats

Might go for the Blowzabella & Celtech downloads (but I've a backlog of 50s-60s Miles and Coltrane to listen to first!)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on February 22, 2021, 10:31:11 AM
Apologies for double posting - but I've just spotted the Celtech album (their first) available as a free download on their bandcamp page!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on June 21, 2021, 02:09:38 PM
Simon Emmerson (AfrCelts et al) has announced that his record label ECC is closing. Quite a few bargains to be had at eccrecords.co.uk - but be quick...


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on June 21, 2021, 02:55:08 PM

Simon Emmerson (AfrCelts et al) has announced that his record label ECC is closing. Quite a few bargains to be had at eccrecords.co.uk - but be quick...


Thanks, Paul.  I've picked up the last couple of Afro-Celt albums, and Jackie Oates's Lullabies (I don't have little kids any more, but I could listen to her singing the phone directory!).


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Brendan on June 21, 2021, 05:19:20 PM


Simon Emmerson (AfrCelts et al) has announced that his record label ECC is closing. Quite a few bargains to be had at eccrecords.co.uk - but be quick...


Thanks, Paul.  I've picked up the last couple of Afro-Celt albums, and Jackie Oates's Lullabies (I don't have little kids any more, but I could listen to her singing the phone directory!).
I don't have kids but love the lullbies album, dream angus was my ring tone for quite a while!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Brian Green on June 22, 2021, 01:09:13 AM
Thanks for the information Paul.
Some records there which are well under my radar but look intriguing.
Have purchased 4 "wild cards" alongside more familiar Afro Celts and Imagined Village.
Sad to see the label to close however.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on June 22, 2021, 06:45:28 AM
Yes, it is sad to see it close. There's been some fine music released by ECC.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Brian Green on June 22, 2021, 09:03:46 PM
I must admit I have not heard of the ECC label.
My other Afro-Celts and Imagined Village releases have been on Real World
Even more surprised when I found out their office is next door to a pub I am familiar with on Poole Quay!
Looking forward to hearing some new artists to me.
The triple album compilations look to be an unbelievable bargain.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: quodlibet (Ian) on June 28, 2021, 11:40:37 AM

Simon Emmerson (AfrCelts et al) has announced that his record label ECC is closing. Quite a few bargains to be had at eccrecords.co.uk - but be quick...


Thanks, Paul. The two triple compilation LPs are just fab - a bargain indeed.  ;D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Phil Perry on July 15, 2021, 04:59:05 PM
Does £8 for a new-looking LP count in these days of Vinyl Renaissance? Methinks so ... Anyway, it was the one album from Jackie McAuley's Poor-Mouth, "Gael Force". Mr McAuley was the guitarist for Van Morrison's Them and then formed the duo Trader Horne with Judy Dyble. Anyway, the LP in question sounds rather like Horslips meets Chris Rea ... definitely recommended if you like Celtic rock. Anyway, do patronise your local record shop if you are lucky enough to have one - the joy of discovery will always beat surfing the net ;)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Peter Allen on July 16, 2021, 09:15:56 AM
Re: Indie Record Stores

Totally agree , whilst HMV have their moments , we are lucky in Hull to have an indie "Wrecking Ball Music" directly opposite HMV , with a wide selection of new vinyl and secondhand , plus new books , in store signings ,a cafe,  and a music venue upstairs with a bar .Proper gem of a place , great place to browse and buy , so if you unlucky enough to find yourself in Hull at a loose end .....


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on July 30, 2021, 04:04:22 PM
Acid Jazz got a hefty £3 sale..which includes Andy Lewis and Jude's album

https://acidjazz.bigcartel.com/product/acid-jazz-3-cd-sale


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on August 17, 2021, 05:45:51 PM
The first 5 series of the BBC dramatisations of The Hitchhikers Guide. 14 CD boxed set. £2.00!!!!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: GubGub (Al) on August 17, 2021, 07:46:03 PM

The first 5 series of the BBC dramatisations of The Hitchhikers Guide. 14 CD boxed set. £2.00!!!!


Ouch. I paid considerably more for that.  ::)

Which reminds me, I must get series 6.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Andy on August 17, 2021, 10:25:31 PM

The first 5 series of the BBC dramatisations of The Hitchhikers Guide. 14 CD boxed set. £2.00!!!!
Now THAT'S a bargain!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Brian Green on October 06, 2021, 01:26:01 PM
Cherry Red have a 20% off sale on their Prog and Psych catalogue.
Some interesting titles available.
Sale runs throughout October.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on October 25, 2021, 01:46:02 PM
You might want to check your badge collections, chaps... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255181163508?hash=item3b69fb8bf4%3Ag%3AG6cAAOSwVo1hanox&fbclid=IwAR1G4zbeHJD65sFMsvhj5wpzy6IXKsnskwjCf3p2FjVtNXqrDGuRpfPTyEE


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on November 27, 2021, 09:01:07 AM
Had a few Black Friday emails from that fine establishment Badlands Records. Nothing I really wanted to buy, but there was a Magma live in London 74 LP. LP that looked interesting.  I searched around for a CD release but found a download at chez Bezos for, erm, £1.98 - - - had to be bought.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on November 27, 2021, 09:09:09 AM

Cherry Red have a 20% off sale on their Prog and Psych catalogue.
Some interesting titles available.
Sale runs throughout October.


They now have a Black Friday sale which offer bigger discounts on a list of items.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on December 26, 2021, 11:05:31 AM
Every hardback in Waterstones is half price (off RRP) until Tuesday.  In-store only and bizarrely excludes one book - Paul McCartney Lyrics. Still..

https://www.waterstones.com/help/in-store-exclusive-hardback-sale-2021-terms-&-conditions/3037


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on December 30, 2021, 03:01:34 PM

Every hardback in Waterstones is half price (off RRP) until Tuesday.  In-store only and bizarrely excludes one book - Paul McCartney Lyrics. Still..

https://www.waterstones.com/help/in-store-exclusive-hardback-sale-2021-terms-&-conditions/3037


Macca Lyrics is £37.50 today (Thurs 30th) only in Waterstones. Mind you, its the same price on Am*z*n at the moment...

2 bargains for me: Ric Sanders' "Whenever" CD for £2.50 and k.d. lang's "recollection" 2CD set for £1.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Chris from Fieldtown on January 03, 2022, 05:15:45 PM
Michael Nesmith Magnetic South and Loose Salute for £3.00. Listening now and liking the overall feel, especially the voice. Not sure how essential these albums are but it's satisfying my curiosity to finally hear them after all these years.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on January 03, 2022, 08:17:30 PM

Michael Nesmith Magnetic South and Loose Salute for £3.00. Listening now and liking the overall feel, especially the voice. Not sure how essential these albums are but it's satisfying my curiosity to finally hear them after all these years.


Utterly essential.

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Chris from Fieldtown on January 04, 2022, 03:52:07 PM


Michael Nesmith Magnetic South and Loose Salute for £3.00. Listening now and liking the overall feel, especially the voice. Not sure how essential these albums are but it's satisfying my curiosity to finally hear them after all these years.


Utterly essential.

Jules


Thanks Jules, I'll give them several more listens and get to know them more. Loose Salute has made more impact on me so far.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on January 05, 2022, 10:47:07 AM

Thanks Jules, I'll give them several more listens and get to know them more. Loose Salute has made more impact on me so far.


Funnily enough that's the one out of the three First National Band albums that I consider the least essential, but it's all about personal taste. I very much recommend that you hunt down a copy of the third record, Nevada Fighter, if and when you decide you want more.

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on January 05, 2022, 11:18:52 AM
Does 2 Turkey crowns at £4 each count? 😁


Title: Bargain Bin
Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on January 05, 2022, 11:51:03 AM

Does 2 Turkey crowns at £4 each count? 😁
Definitely! Where?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on January 05, 2022, 01:56:40 PM


Does 2 Turkey crowns at £4 each count? 😁
Definitely! Where?


Sainsburys


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: blagden on January 14, 2022, 08:25:38 PM
The four beautiful albums by Oldham Tinkers on Topic on vinyl in pristine condition from a charity shop for £12.
Oh my word happy chappy!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: DarrenWilliams on January 14, 2022, 11:50:31 PM

The four beautiful albums by Oldham Tinkers on Topic on vinyl in pristine condition from a charity shop for £12.
Oh my word happy chappy!


Love 'em! Happy listening.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on February 08, 2022, 05:31:54 PM
The first five classic Fairport albums for £7.75.  Bloody ridiculous  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324989195187?epid=1142049446&hash=item4baadd93b3:g:lPgAAOSwc~xh3U6k


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on February 08, 2022, 05:48:40 PM
I thought this was quite a bargain too - 6 albums and a mini-album for under £20.  If you want to catch up on late period Rush, go for it!

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E9P957Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on February 08, 2022, 06:02:31 PM

I thought this was quite a bargain too - 6 albums and a mini-album for under £20.  If you want to catch up on late period Rush, go for it!

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E9P957Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I've not heard a note of any of that stuff (and I love early Rush).  Should I?


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on February 09, 2022, 09:46:00 AM
I think it's worth it.  It sees them moving out of the more keyboard-led sounds of the 80s back towards more guitar-led stuff.  But if you've never heard any, it might be worth sampling it on Spotify or whatever before buying.

The one album it doesn't include is their final studio album Clockwork Angels, which is excellent.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on February 09, 2022, 09:53:07 AM

I think it's worth it.  It sees them moving out of the more keyboard-led sounds of the 80s back towards more guitar-led stuff.  But if you've never heard any, it might be worth sampling it on Spotify or whatever before buying.

The one album it doesn't include is their final studio album Clockwork Angels, which is excellent.


Thanks I have heard that actually.  I "quite like it".  I suppose I have probably heard some of the material I'm saying I've never heard as I've listened to some live stuff.  Only time I ever saw them was on the Signals tour.  At that price, it might be worth a punt..


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on February 09, 2022, 01:28:06 PM
Well you made me buy it.
From e-Bay though, for the same price.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on February 21, 2022, 08:50:24 PM
Until today, I'd only heard a few Soft Machine tracks with Allan Holdsworth on guitar. A pal advised me to listen to his solo work, so I thought I'd start with 2CD compilation Eidolon. Going for about £20 online. Then I spotted a 12 album download set on qobuz for only £7.49...... It'd be rude not to!!!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on February 26, 2022, 11:16:49 AM
Oasis - Stop The Clocks box
Better Call Saul - seasons 1 and 2 (6 dvds)
Inbetweeners series 3

3 for £1 at a charity shop.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on February 26, 2022, 02:32:26 PM

Oasis - Stop The Clocks box
Better Call Saul - seasons 1 and 2 (6 dvds)
Inbetweeners series 3

3 for £1 at a charity shop.


Oasis...I guess you're talking CD/DVD not vinyl?  That's worth a fortune....


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on February 26, 2022, 05:20:36 PM


Oasis - Stop The Clocks box
Better Call Saul - seasons 1 and 2 (6 dvds)
Inbetweeners series 3

3 for £1 at a charity shop.


Oasis...I guess you're talking CD/DVD not vinyl?  That's worth a fortune....

Fraid so . What can you expect for 33p?  ;D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: blagden on March 18, 2022, 08:16:58 PM
On vinyl, if you live where I live two iconic LP's - Tony Captick's Capstick Comes Home on Air Records and Steve Womack's Northern Comfort on Phaht Life Records for £1 each - maybe two of the most of the most funny people I have ever seen.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: David V B on May 06, 2022, 11:59:21 AM
Waterboys Magnificent Seven CD set for £19.99 on eBay (compared to £49.99 on Amazon). After the positive comments on her a month or so back, I should be in for a good weekend.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on May 07, 2022, 11:43:52 PM

Waterboys Magnificent Seven CD set for £19.99 on eBay (compared to £49.99 on Amazon). After the positive comments on her a month or so back, I should be in for a good weekend.



Thank you so much for this.  I got what it says is the last one.  Result. [Note: another company has them for £26.50]


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: David V B on May 08, 2022, 10:49:10 AM


Waterboys Magnificent Seven CD set for £19.99 on eBay (compared to £49.99 on Amazon). After the positive comments on her a month or so back, I should be in for a good weekend.



Thank you so much for this.  I got what it says is the last one.  Result. [Note: another company has them for £26.50]
delighted! Good, isn’t it?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on May 09, 2022, 08:37:28 PM
Corvus Corax (with orchestra & choir) - "Cantus Buranus" studio CD + 5.1 DVD (audio only) for £1.20.  Settings of some of the mediaeval texts that Carl Orff also set to music.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: GubGub (Al) on May 13, 2022, 08:06:37 PM
Cherry Red have 20% off all of their folk and reggae titles during May. It is mostly reggae to be fair but there are titles by Iain Matthews, Steeleye Span and Pentangle. I have just picked up a Swarb anthology and, bizarrely, compilations by Hotlegs and Rachel Sweet which are included for some reason.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on May 13, 2022, 08:56:56 PM

Cherry Red have 20% off all of their folk and reggae titles during May. It is mostly reggae to be fair but there are titles by Iain Matthews, Steeleye Span and Pentangle. I have just picked up a Swarb anthology and, bizarrely, compilations by Hotlegs and Rachel Sweet which are included for some reason.


As a fan of both folk and reggae, I need to have a shufti at this.

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: GubGub (Al) on May 13, 2022, 09:16:11 PM


Cherry Red have 20% off all of their folk and reggae titles during May. It is mostly reggae to be fair but there are titles by Iain Matthews, Steeleye Span and Pentangle. I have just picked up a Swarb anthology and, bizarrely, compilations by Hotlegs and Rachel Sweet which are included for some reason.


As a fan of both folk and reggae, I need to have a shufti at this.

Jules


Tell me if there are any reggae titles I should take a look at Jules. I am already considering the Culture singles set.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on May 14, 2022, 10:58:59 AM

Tell me if there are any reggae titles I should take a look at Jules. I am already considering the Culture singles set.


Oh yes, get that one. It's very good. Not as good as the proper albums of the same period, but still good.

I had a look. Much of it is late 60s/turn of the decade stuff. Pre-roots. I'm no expert on that era. I'm sure there are plenty of great things here, but none that I know well enough to recommend.

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: ColinB on June 28, 2022, 02:23:45 PM
Must admit to having very few Macca studio albums in my collection so I thought I'd make a couple of purchases off eBay including 'Flowers in the Dirt' which arrived today. It's the 2017 remastered edition with a bonus disc of demos. I chose that one as I saw him at Wembley on his 89/90 world tour and the set list included a few numbers from that album.

There's a Fairport connection in that DM drummed on one track though the main guest on the album was Elvis Costello. Trevor Horn and David Gilmour are also in the credits.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on June 28, 2022, 03:14:53 PM
I rarely follow up ads on Facebook, but did at the end of last week for an ad for classic rock albums from Rock Review records at £3.99 each, and ended up buying the following, all at that price:
Supertramp – Breakfast In America (2010 Remastered CD)
Barclay James Harvest – XII (2003 Remastered CD with Bonus Tracks)
Def Leppard – Pyromania: Deluxe Edition (Double-CD Album)
Camel – Breathless (CD)
Eric Clapton – Backless (2016 Reissue on CD)
Mike Oldfield – Incantations (CD)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: ColinB on June 28, 2022, 04:24:48 PM

... 'Flowers in the Dirt' which arrived today. It's the 2017 remastered edition with a bonus disc of demos.


It's not often that I say this but the demos disc is well worth a listen. It's Paul and Elvis doing acoustic versions of some of the songs from the album plus a few others. Just them singing together with guitar or piano accompaniment. Giving it a second listen.  8)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: wayne stote on June 28, 2022, 05:20:44 PM
Managed to snag a nice haul - a mixture of cassettes and CDs - in a charity shop today, for fifty pence each:

The Doobie Brothers - Minute By Minute
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - It's A Mystery
Molly Hatchet - Beatin' The Odds
Prairie Oyster - Oyster Tracks
Ryan Bingham - Mescalito
Hickman & Quinn - Times

The last three listed are completely new names to me so I'm curious whether the impressions I've made, looking at the packaging, are accurate or not.  :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Peter Allen on June 28, 2022, 06:44:53 PM
Where are the charity shops that you guys find this quality

Mine are still trying to move on the Will Young , Steps , S Club , Robbie Williams CD's , no cassettes


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: wayne stote on June 28, 2022, 11:56:50 PM

Where are the charity shops that you guys find this quality

Mine are still trying to move on the Will Young , Steps , S Club , Robbie Williams CD's , no cassettes


I'm lucky to have a couple of good ones locally. They stock all the performers you mention (along with things like Dodgy's Free Peace Suite and The Thrills' So Much For The City, which seem to be compulsory for charity shops, in my neck of the woods) but they also often have gems at reasonable prices, happily.

Interestingly, cassettes are starting to overtake CDs, price-wise, in a few of them.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on June 29, 2022, 05:21:47 AM


Where are the charity shops that you guys find this quality

Mine are still trying to move on the Will Young , Steps , S Club , Robbie Williams CD's , no cassettes


I'm lucky to have a couple of good ones locally. They stock all the performers you mention (along with things like Dodgy's Free Peace Suite and The Thrills' So Much For The City, which seem to be compulsory for charity shops, in my neck of the woods) but they also often have gems at reasonable prices, happily.

Interestingly, cassettes are starting to overtake CDs, price-wise, in a few of them.


I'm interested in this development, which I've certainly not noted around Cheshire/Liverpool/Manchester.  Where are you?  What sorts of charity shops?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on June 29, 2022, 09:27:50 AM
The Al Stewart boxed set is £500 on amazon, but only  £325 at Burning Shed. In relative terms, I think the latter sounds like a bargain. 🙂


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: wayne stote on June 29, 2022, 09:28:47 AM



Where are the charity shops that you guys find this quality

Mine are still trying to move on the Will Young , Steps , S Club , Robbie Williams CD's , no cassettes


I'm lucky to have a couple of good ones locally. They stock all the performers you mention (along with things like Dodgy's Free Peace Suite and The Thrills' So Much For The City, which seem to be compulsory for charity shops, in my neck of the woods) but they also often have gems at reasonable prices, happily.

Interestingly, cassettes are starting to overtake CDs, price-wise, in a few of them.


I'm interested in this development, which I've certainly not noted around Cheshire/Liverpool/Manchester.  Where are you?  What sorts of charity shops?


Based in West Yorkshire but I spend a lot of time in Cumbria and South Wales. It's mostly been in Oxfam (especially the specialist shops) that I've noticed the price of cassettes overtaking CDs but there are a couple of places in the Lake District and Swansea where I've spotted a similar trend.






Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Dan O. on June 29, 2022, 09:49:13 AM
Just adding an observation to the charity shop discussion : I certainly find the odd gem on my occasional trawls, but I find it alarming that the majority of cd's on offer (apart from the obvious landfill) are albums made in the last 25 years. No "classics" to be found.

Potential old f**t remark : does this mean that modern music is rubbish, that popular music's best years are behind it ? Has pop eaten itself ? Or is this an indication of how people buy music these days : purchase cd, rip the best tracks, donate to chazza ?


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Andy on June 29, 2022, 10:05:40 AM
I've got hundreds of CDs stacked up at home from the early 1980s to today. Love to sell them off but

a) 200 or so are from the USA so their barcodes don't work for the "we buy your CDs" sites

b) Even when they do recognise the barcodes, they offer me pennies.

Can't be arsed.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on June 29, 2022, 10:20:20 AM
Found a selection in various charity shops yesterday, for a couple of quid each on average:

JS Bach Complete Orchestral Suites - Boston Baroque
Crossing the Stone - Catrin Finch
Mapa - Uakti (Brazilian ethnic/avant-garde percussion)
Ezza - Alkher (N.African blues/rock)
Ken Burns' "Best of" Louis Armstrong
Uniko - Kronos Quartet & Kimmo Pohjonen
Clown - Markus & Simon Stockhausen
Trios - Rob Wasserman

and, for the princely sum of 20p, a CD of classical pieces composed by Sir Anthony Hopkins - sadly, not on the "Hannibal" label.  ;)



Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on June 29, 2022, 10:55:00 AM

The Al Stewart boxed set is £500 on amazon, but only  £325 at Burning Shed. In relative terms, I think the latter sounds like a bargain. 🙂
I bought from Burning Shed and the service was excellent. You do have to pay delivery but it's only £8. Amazon , when it's in stock!,was £590 when I looked. My best mate has also bought it. Believe me it's great.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on June 29, 2022, 10:59:28 AM

I've got hundreds of CDs stacked up at home from the early 1980s to today. Love to sell them off but

a) 200 or so are from the USA so their barcodes don't work for the "we buy your CDs" sites

b) Even when they do recognise the barcodes, they offer me pennies.

Can't be arsed.
I tried to sell some books on Music Magpie , I'd filled  large box and was only up to £1.50 offered. Wasn't worth the strain on my back!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on June 29, 2022, 11:03:02 AM




Where are the charity shops that you guys find this quality

Mine are still trying to move on the Will Young , Steps , S Club , Robbie Williams CD's , no cassettes


I'm lucky to have a couple of good ones locally. They stock all the performers you mention (along with things like Dodgy's Free Peace Suite and The Thrills' So Much For The City, which seem to be compulsory for charity shops, in my neck of the woods) but they also often have gems at reasonable prices, happily.

Interestingly, cassettes are starting to overtake CDs, price-wise, in a few of them.


I'm interested in this development, which I've certainly not noted around Cheshire/Liverpool/Manchester.  Where are you?  What sorts of charity shops?


Based in West Yorkshire but I spend a lot of time in Cumbria and South Wales. It's mostly been in Oxfam (especially the specialist shops) that I've noticed the price of cassettes overtaking CDs but there are a couple of places in the Lake District and Swansea where I've spotted a similar trend.





Oxfam are by far the most expensive of the Charity Shops. You'll never buy anything from there that qualifies for this thread.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: ColinB on June 29, 2022, 11:10:54 AM

Just adding an observation to the charity shop discussion : I certainly find the odd gem on my occasional trawls, but I find it alarming that the majority of cd's on offer (apart from the obvious landfill) are albums made in the last 25 years. No "classics" to be found.

Potential old f**t remark : does this mean that modern music is rubbish, that popular music's best years are behind it ? Has pop eaten itself ? Or is this an indication of how people buy music these days : purchase cd, rip the best tracks, donate to chazza ?


I find that I'm more likely to find something of interest in our Oxfam book and cd shop whereas other charity shops tend to mainly display pop cds from the last 20 years or so, I suppose partly because they have less space to display cds.

I volunteered at a BHF shop several years back and discovered some real gems - it looked like someone had left their cd collection to the shop. So there were albums by Dylan and all sorts of other 60s/70s artists. I don't know what happened to them all. The shop manager wanted me to concentrate on the books and dvds as presumably they sold more of those.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: wayne stote on June 29, 2022, 11:34:26 AM





Where are the charity shops that you guys find this quality

Mine are still trying to move on the Will Young , Steps , S Club , Robbie Williams CD's , no cassettes


I'm lucky to have a couple of good ones locally. They stock all the performers you mention (along with things like Dodgy's Free Peace Suite and The Thrills' So Much For The City, which seem to be compulsory for charity shops, in my neck of the woods) but they also often have gems at reasonable prices, happily.

Interestingly, cassettes are starting to overtake CDs, price-wise, in a few of them.


I'm interested in this development, which I've certainly not noted around Cheshire/Liverpool/Manchester.  Where are you?  What sorts of charity shops?


Based in West Yorkshire but I spend a lot of time in Cumbria and South Wales. It's mostly been in Oxfam (especially the specialist shops) that I've noticed the price of cassettes overtaking CDs but there are a couple of places in the Lake District and Swansea where I've spotted a similar trend.





Oxfam are by far the most expensive of the Charity Shops. You'll never buy anything from there that qualifies for this thread.


Records are expensive, locally. CDs & cassettes, much less so.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on June 29, 2022, 12:53:39 PM


The Al Stewart boxed set is £500 on amazon, but only  £325 at Burning Shed. In relative terms, I think the latter sounds like a bargain. 🙂
I bought from Burning Shed and the service was excellent. You do have to pay delivery but it's only £8. Amazon , when it's in stock!,was £590 when I looked. My best mate has also bought it. Believe me it's great.


Mine is as yet unopened, but I look forward to it, Nick.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on July 13, 2022, 11:33:19 AM
This message from Henry Parker today:

Hey folks

Perhaps join me in a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday for my debut album Silent Spring - 3 years old today!!

I've decided to make the downloads and CD's "Pay as You Feel" on here - not sure how long this will last...

Please consider picking up a CD if you fancy it boxes and boxes of them are useless to me but will look KILLER on your CD racks and rattling around in your car!

This was my "big in Japan" record and I'm still super proud of it, it has that naïve kind of debut album charm which is impossible to re-create.

Grab a copy here: http://henryparker.bandcamp.com/album/silent-spring

Hope you're well, let me know what you're up to!

Have a great summer,

Henry xx


It's a brilliant album and Henry is a lovely bloke.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on July 13, 2022, 02:07:16 PM


I've got hundreds of CDs stacked up at home from the early 1980s to today. Love to sell them off but

a) 200 or so are from the USA so their barcodes don't work for the "we buy your CDs" sites

b) Even when they do recognise the barcodes, they offer me pennies.

Can't be arsed.
I tried to sell some books on Music Magpie , I'd filled  large box and was only up to £1.50 offered. Wasn't worth the strain on my back!


When we moved, we sold a fair number of books (and a few CDs and DVDs) through Ziffit.  Didn't get great prices for most of them, but better than nought, and usually £20-30 for a boxful.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on August 03, 2022, 04:10:17 PM
The concept of a bargain is a sliding scale, but if anyone didn't get around to the boxed set of George Harrison's All Things Must Pass and still fancies it, Amazon are selling it for £48...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B096TRSQJQ?coliid=I25GO7UNRG78PJ&colid=3078WHB3G5HO1&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=superdeluxeed-21&linkId=87ec891f7fc0d767e3a8e1cadba9ada1&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on August 07, 2022, 09:01:51 PM
50p yesterday for "10" by The Mad Capsule Markets. A right old mashup of rock, rap, electronics and allsorts from a Japanese trio (plus friends).  Imagine - if you will/can/dare - Prodigy and Sigue Sigue Sputnik with added metal and hardcore.  :o


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on August 07, 2022, 09:04:58 PM

50p yesterday for "10" by The Mad Capsule Markets. A right old mashup of rock, rap, electronics and allsorts from a Japanese trio (plus friends).  Imagine - if you will/can/dare - Prodigy and Sigue Sigue Sputnik with added metal and hardcore.  :o


Makes you feel a nostalgic pull for that 50p coin, eh?

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on August 08, 2022, 08:10:29 AM

The concept of a bargain is a sliding scale, but if anyone didn't get around to the boxed set of George Harrison's All Things Must Pass and still fancies it, Amazon are selling it for £48...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B096TRSQJQ?coliid=I25GO7UNRG78PJ&colid=3078WHB3G5HO1&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=superdeluxeed-21&linkId=87ec891f7fc0d767e3a8e1cadba9ada1&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Jules


Blink and you miss it...£103.64 now.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on August 08, 2022, 10:33:32 AM


50p yesterday for "10" by The Mad Capsule Markets. A right old mashup of rock, rap, electronics and allsorts from a Japanese trio (plus friends).  Imagine - if you will/can/dare - Prodigy and Sigue Sigue Sputnik with added metal and hardcore.  :o


Makes you feel a nostalgic pull for that 50p coin, eh?

Jules


Nice one, Jules!  ;D



Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on August 10, 2022, 09:58:55 AM
The Planxty compilation: Between The Jigs & The Reels - A Retrospective CD/DVD is currently on Amazon for £4.73, which is an absolute bargain.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on August 26, 2022, 09:58:32 PM
The Dyble Longdon CD "Between a Breath and a Breath" is under £5 in the Burning Shed summer sale. If you haven't heard it, you are missing some wonderful music......

Meanwhile, a quick whizz round the charity shops in Whitchurch (Shropshire) en route from Merseyside to Glos today yielded: 2 CDs by DNA Strings (S. African folky/rocky), Robert Miles' "Organik" CD, Joni Mitchell "Hits" CD and a 2CD set "Ella Fitzgerald sings Cole Porter". £1 each.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 02, 2022, 12:58:04 PM
Burning Shed report that Rock Pots are calling it a day.

All their mugs are now £4.99 instead of £7.99.  Includes lots of nice Fairport and related plus loads of other good ones.  There's a few Gentle Giant tees  too

https://burningshed.com/store/rockpots?page=6


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 30, 2022, 08:58:12 PM
It's all relative but there's a seller on Amazon who's got the new VdGG box Interference Patterns (all the reformation stuff) for £69.22 inc p&p

That's 13CDs and a DVD


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on October 03, 2022, 07:09:54 PM
Charity shop stuff today:

Amon Duul II - 2 CD Anthology (DejaVu Retro Gold Collection)
Ange - Vagabondages (collection of early songs)
Mare Boine - Odda Remixed
Dhol Foundation - Drums & Roses
Moby - The Collected B-sides 1898-93 (plus a sequenced CD of remixes of his song "Go")

All were about £1.50 each...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Peter Allen on October 03, 2022, 08:50:14 PM
...how old is Moby again ?



Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on October 04, 2022, 11:45:32 AM
Whoops!!

(a little younger than the Justified Ancients of Mu, perhaps?)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on October 05, 2022, 07:33:43 PM
Charity shop 3  for a pound.
Jason Isbell Something More Than Free
Modest Mouse Good News
And as a makeweight Florence and the Machine Ceremonials


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Andy on October 06, 2022, 11:32:41 AM
Via a circuitous route and a mate in another country, Joni Mitchell's "The Asylum Albums (1972–1975)" for considerably cheaper than the £40 price on Amazon.

Well worth a listen.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on October 13, 2022, 04:44:20 PM
If you're in or near Manchester Ticketmaster have tickets for tonights Billy Idol, Killing Joke and Toyah arena show for, er £0.00

https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F005B1093E34F22?did=staffcomp&fbclid=IwAR2L4MG0H63NCxBcRKzE6E-FJuflqlw7VmwW5nEpIi28tYuSusQxSBKkmww


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on October 13, 2022, 05:32:48 PM

If you're in or near Manchester Ticketmaster have tickets for tonights Billy Idol, Killing Joke and Toyah arena show for, er £0.00

https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F005B1093E34F22?did=staffcomp&fbclid=IwAR2L4MG0H63NCxBcRKzE6E-FJuflqlw7VmwW5nEpIi28tYuSusQxSBKkmww


If anybody's remotely interested somebody has told me it's the same for Brum


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on October 13, 2022, 06:57:07 PM
Oh, and Burning Shed also have the Complete 1969 recordings Crimson box set for a more than decent £90 + p&p (26 discs)

https://burningshed.com/store/kingcrimson/king-crimson_complete-1969-recordings_boxset?filter_tag=In%20The%20Court%20Of%20The%20Crimson%20King&filter_category_id=92


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Paul B on November 11, 2022, 06:29:57 PM
Plenty of good stuff in Drift Records sale

https://driftrecords.com/blogs/drift/drift-records-50-off-sale?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=izEUCJIqtGXec40LWjcaRR3UEKugORrXCU1a8-0g0UA%3D.YtKK5C


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 15, 2022, 09:48:44 AM
The Mothergong Robot Woman box set has had its price cut in half at Burning Shed

https://burningshed.com/mother-gong_robot-woman_boxset


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on November 15, 2022, 10:03:37 AM

The Mothergong Robot Woman box set has had its price cut in half at Burning Shed

https://burningshed.com/mother-gong_robot-woman_boxset


Devil's advocate:  Also cheap on amazon,  or it was. 19.99.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 15, 2022, 10:08:19 AM


The Mothergong Robot Woman box set has had its price cut in half at Burning Shed

https://burningshed.com/mother-gong_robot-woman_boxset


Devil's advocate:  Also cheap on amazon,  or it was. 19.99.


Currently £70.63 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Robot-Woman-Deluxe-4CD-Book/dp/B07QB45384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27422CCUOFBYI&keywords=mother+gong+robot+woman+box+set&qid=1668506877&sprefix=mothergong+robot+woman+box+set%2Caps%2C299&sr=8-1


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on November 15, 2022, 03:46:22 PM



The Mothergong Robot Woman box set has had its price cut in half at Burning Shed

https://burningshed.com/mother-gong_robot-woman_boxset


Devil's advocate:  Also cheap on amazon,  or it was. 19.99.


Currently £70.63 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Robot-Woman-Deluxe-4CD-Book/dp/B07QB45384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27422CCUOFBYI&keywords=mother+gong+robot+woman+box+set&qid=1668506877&sprefix=mothergong+robot+woman+box+set%2Caps%2C299&sr=8-1


Now showing as currently unavailable,  no proce.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on November 20, 2022, 08:31:08 PM

The Mothergong Robot Woman box set has had its price cut in half at Burning Shed

https://burningshed.com/mother-gong_robot-woman_boxset


Thanks Dave - bought it!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 20, 2022, 08:44:40 PM


The Mothergong Robot Woman box set has had its price cut in half at Burning Shed

https://burningshed.com/mother-gong_robot-woman_boxset


Thanks Dave - bought it!


Excellent.  Mine arrived on Friday...it's a fab set.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on December 22, 2022, 11:36:14 AM
A pristine as new copy of the Steve Tilston Free Reed box set...£15 off Discogs.

Talking of which, are Free Reed still in existence?  Because if they are and the prices on their website are correct...then new copies of the box sets through them are mostly all cheap as chips..


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Malcolm on December 22, 2022, 03:14:39 PM

A pristine as new copy of the Steve Tilston Free Reed box set...£15 off Discogs.

Talking of which, are Free Reed still in existence?  Because if they are and the prices on their website are correct...then new copies of the box sets through them are mostly all cheap as chips..



The company was voluntarily struck off in 2016. It looks as if they are trading as an unincorporated business from a private house in Belper, Derbyshire.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on December 22, 2022, 03:20:28 PM


A pristine as new copy of the Steve Tilston Free Reed box set...£15 off Discogs.

Talking of which, are Free Reed still in existence?  Because if they are and the prices on their website are correct...then new copies of the box sets through them are mostly all cheap as chips..



The company was voluntarily struck off in 2016. It looks as if they are trading as an unincorporated business from a private house in Belper, Derbyshire.


Hmmm...interesting.  Thanks.  I've dropped them an email...will see if I get a reply.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Chris from Fieldtown on December 22, 2022, 08:55:51 PM

A pristine as new copy of the Steve Tilston Free Reed box set...£15 off Discogs.

Talking of which, are Free Reed still in existence?  Because if they are and the prices on their website are correct...then new copies of the box sets through them are mostly all cheap as chips..



Someone from an RT forum said the owner had retired and once remaining stock was sold, that was it. Worth an email to see if what you want is available  I guess.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on December 23, 2022, 07:32:21 AM
Johnny Cash - Legend - 4 CD set - vgc - £5 from our local Games Exchange - normally, of course, I wouldn't go in, but...  ;)

All the CBS hits, so cracking value.

I already have the Rick Rubin "American" albums, but, having looked at reviews of the Legend set, I spotted there's another set of mainly unreleased tracks from those later sessions - "Unearthed" - and I've managed to find a copy in near mint condition for £35.

That's probably all the Cash albums I'll ever want.....


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on December 27, 2022, 08:47:20 PM
One of my favorite albums is Blood on the Tracks. Ryan Adams has recorded the whole album and it's free to download from his website ditto Nebraska.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on January 02, 2023, 12:04:33 PM

One of my favorite albums is Blood on the Tracks. Ryan Adams has recorded the whole album and it's free to download from his website ditto Nebraska.


I can see Nebraska...can't see BotT?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on January 02, 2023, 12:26:41 PM


One of my favorite albums is Blood on the Tracks. Ryan Adams has recorded the whole album and it's free to download from his website ditto Nebraska.


I can see Nebraska...can't see BotT?


I know, it took me ages but my mate had found it after I told him so I persisted! In the end I googled Ryan Adams Blood on the Tracks and looked at articles about it. One had a link to it on his website . I still cant understand why because all the others were on the same page.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on January 02, 2023, 12:36:19 PM



One of my favorite albums is Blood on the Tracks. Ryan Adams has recorded the whole album and it's free to download from his website ditto Nebraska.


I can see Nebraska...can't see BotT?


I know, it took me ages but my mate had found it after I told him so I persisted! In the end I googled Ryan Adams Blood on the Tracks and looked at articles about it. One had a link to it on his website . I still cant understand why because all the others were on the same page.
Its via the Music Radar site


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on January 02, 2023, 02:06:44 PM




One of my favorite albums is Blood on the Tracks. Ryan Adams has recorded the whole album and it's free to download from his website ditto Nebraska.


I can see Nebraska...can't see BotT?


I know, it took me ages but my mate had found it after I told him so I persisted! In the end I googled Ryan Adams Blood on the Tracks and looked at articles about it. One had a link to it on his website . I still cant understand why because all the others were on the same page.
Its via the Music Radar site


Thanks.  Here's the link for anybody interested https://paxam.shop/products/blood-on-the-tracks

My conclusion, for what it's worth, is that this is by quite some margin the very worst version of Tangled Up in Blue I've ever heard (and I speak as someone who has been a long time fan of Ryan).  I'm not entirely sure I'll get any further!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: blagden on January 03, 2023, 02:08:30 PM





One of my favorite albums is Blood on the Tracks. Ryan Adams has recorded the whole album and it's free to download from his website ditto Nebraska.


I can see Nebraska...can't see BotT?


I know, it took me ages but my mate had found it after I told him so I persisted! In the end I googled Ryan Adams Blood on the Tracks and looked at articles about it. One had a link to it on his website . I still cant understand why because all the others were on the same page.
Its via the Music Radar site


Thanks.  Here's the link for anybody interested https://paxam.shop/products/blood-on-the-tracks

My conclusion, for what it's worth, is that this is by quite some margin the very worst version of Tangled Up in Blue I've ever heard (and I speak as someone who has been a long time fan of Ryan).  I'm not entirely sure I'll get any further!


You may want to re-visit this some of the tracks towards the end are jolly good particularly the extended acoustic jams.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: blagden on January 03, 2023, 04:24:36 PM






One of my favorite albums is Blood on the Tracks. Ryan Adams has recorded the whole album and it's free to download from his website ditto Nebraska.


I can see Nebraska...can't see BotT?


I know, it took me ages but my mate had found it after I told him so I persisted! In the end I googled Ryan Adams Blood on the Tracks and looked at articles about it. One had a link to it on his website . I still cant understand why because all the others were on the same page.
Its via the Music Radar site


Thanks.  Here's the link for anybody interested https://paxam.shop/products/blood-on-the-tracks

My conclusion, for what it's worth, is that this is by quite some margin the very worst version of Tangled Up in Blue I've ever heard (and I speak as someone who has been a long time fan of Ryan).  I'm not entirely sure I'll get any further!


You may want to re-visit this some of the tracks towards the end are jolly good particularly the extended acoustic jams.


Nebraska on the other hand is pants.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on March 04, 2023, 09:11:03 PM
Any Dylan heads want the Fragments 5CD box from Amazon UK, you could pay the £106.48 that they're asking...or you *could* buy it from Amazon US and get it for a total of £41.48 delivered.  God knows what that will be after charges but it's still got to be cheaper, surely... https://www.amazon.com/Fragments-Time-Sessions-1996-1997-Bootleg/dp/B0BKR6V1ZV?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=sl1&tag=superdeluxeed-20&linkId=55ab341378ab3538956921a512610ecc&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on April 01, 2023, 09:10:14 AM
erm, not sure if this really IS a bargain, but...

I bought a tombola ticket at a recent event (50p), which turned out to be a winner - a limited choice of prizes left -  mostly cosmetics and the like, but there was a bottle of coconut liqueur, and a wrapped box of approx CD size marked "mystery music".  So I chose the latter...

On removing the wrapping paper, I discovered a sealed white box bearing the legend STUMM433...

It's a 5CD set of artists on or associated with the Mute label recording their interpretations of John Cage's 4'33" - at a stroke becoming the most bizarre inclusion in my collection.  Hours of (not quite) silence.

But, is it music? It's sound, maybe even noise...  [to quote the Floyd's groovy Pict "'ere, that's pretty avant-garde, isn't it?"]


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Glen S on April 01, 2023, 10:24:44 AM

erm, not sure if this really IS a bargain, but...

I bought a tombola ticket at a recent event (50p), which turned out to be a winner - a limited choice of prizes left -  mostly cosmetics and the like, but there was a bottle of coconut liqueur, and a wrapped box of approx CD size marked "mystery music".  So I chose the latter...

On removing the wrapping paper, I discovered a sealed white box bearing the legend STUMM433...

It's a 5CD set of artists on or associated with the Mute label recording their interpretations of John Cage's 4'33" - at a stroke becoming the most bizarre inclusion in my collection.  Hours of (not quite) silence.

But, is it music? It's sound, maybe even noise...  [to quote the Floyd's groovy Pict "'ere, that's pretty avant-garde, isn't it?"]


Ha Ha!..Now that could easily turn out to be bargain of the year! :)

Just a little bit of dedicated listening & patience now required... ;D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on April 01, 2023, 10:38:57 AM

It's a 5CD set of artists on or associated with the Mute label recording their interpretations of John Cage's 4'33" - at a stroke becoming the most bizarre inclusion in my collection.  Hours of (not quite) silence,


Haha. That's inspired!

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on April 01, 2023, 10:42:09 AM

erm, not sure if this really IS a bargain, but...

I bought a tombola ticket at a recent event (50p), which turned out to be a winner - a limited choice of prizes left -  mostly cosmetics and the like, but there was a bottle of coconut liqueur, and a wrapped box of approx CD size marked "mystery music".  So I chose the latter...

On removing the wrapping paper, I discovered a sealed white box bearing the legend STUMM433...

It's a 5CD set of artists on or associated with the Mute label recording their interpretations of John Cage's 4'33" - at a stroke becoming the most bizarre inclusion in my collection.  Hours of (not quite) silence.

But, is it music? It's sound, maybe even noise...  [to quote the Floyd's groovy Pict "'ere, that's pretty avant-garde, isn't it?"]


April Fool


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on April 01, 2023, 05:02:28 PM
Nope, tis true...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on April 13, 2023, 09:45:25 PM
Frank Zappa - the "Orchestral Favorites" 40th anniversary 3CD set for £10 at HMV.  Usually c.£30


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on April 14, 2023, 10:10:07 AM
Christy Moore - The Early Years 1969-81[i/]. 2 CDs and a DVD for £5.99 from HMV


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on June 01, 2023, 07:56:54 AM
Jethro Tull A - A La Mode.

3 CD, 3 DVD all set in a nice lavish book like the other sets.

£12.99 !

There are NEW copies available for around 15 quid all over the place at the moment.

Not one of the most regarded Tull albums, but with Peggy and Eddie Jobson together in the live concert footage, my Fairport and Zappa fetishes are satisfied.

If only the Passion Play set (only 2 CDs and 2DVDs) was that price, and not between £100 and £300!)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jim on June 01, 2023, 10:22:12 PM

Jethro Tull A - A La Mode.

3 CD, 3 DVD all set in a nice lavish book like the other sets.

£12.99 !

There are NEW copies available for around 15 quid all over the place at the moment.

Not one of the most regarded Tull albums, but with Peggy and Eddie Jobson together in the live concert footage, my Fairport and Zappa fetishes are satisfied.

If only the Passion Play set (only 2 CDs and 2DVDs) was that price, and not between £100 and £300!)


You're supposed to tell us where you snatched your bargains, so others among us can benefit from your good fortune


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on June 01, 2023, 10:37:10 PM


Jethro Tull A - A La Mode.

3 CD, 3 DVD all set in a nice lavish book like the other sets.

£12.99 !

There are NEW copies available for around 15 quid all over the place at the moment.

Not one of the most regarded Tull albums, but with Peggy and Eddie Jobson together in the live concert footage, my Fairport and Zappa fetishes are satisfied.

If only the Passion Play set (only 2 CDs and 2DVDs) was that price, and not between £100 and £300!)


You're supposed to tell us where you snatched your bargains, so others among us can benefit from your good fortune


Sorry....I did say all over the place, but mine was on eBay..purchase not auction. I've seen them at around fifteen in other places too.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on June 21, 2023, 05:48:02 PM
£1 charity shop purchase: "Music of The Good Hope" by No.47 - Chris Coe, Alan Dunn, Charlie Hart, John Tams, Clare Taylor, Graeme Taylor, Keith Thompson.

A 17' 22"  EP of 7 Tams pieces from the National Theatre production from 2001-2.

"Dedicated to all fishermen and their families".


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PJayBe on June 21, 2023, 06:12:57 PM

£1 charity shop purchase: "Music of The Good Hope" by No.47 - Chris Coe, Alan Dunn, Charlie Hart, John Tams, Clare Taylor, Graeme Taylor, Keith Thompson.

A 17' 22"  EP of 7 Tams pieces from the National Theatre production from 2001-2.

"Dedicated to all fishermen and their families".


Got the CD version.  Truly great stuff.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on June 24, 2023, 02:56:53 PM
Yep - it's a CD EP. Should have made that clear...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on June 24, 2023, 04:09:52 PM

Yep - it's a CD EP. Should have made that clear...


What's the significance of the band name...do we know?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on June 28, 2023, 07:15:52 PM
If anybody want a last (unless you're very lucky) chance to get something signed by Nic Jones, then...

https://twitter.com/penguineggs/status/1674084703488409600


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on July 18, 2023, 01:53:01 PM
Bargain Prog magazine....6 issues for £9.99 from Sept (normally £14.50 for 2 issues) from Magazine Direct (it's on Page 3 of this list - lots of other cheap magazine there too - music and otherwise)

https://www.magazinesdirect.com/promotions/categories/summer23/?utm_source=Selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20230718_XMD-X_MAR_ACQ_SUMMER_SALE_UK_E5_SALE_EXTENDED&utm_content=20230718_XMD-X_MAR_ACQ_SUMMER_SALE_UK_E5_SALE_EXTENDED&utm_term=6533181&m_i=40lm6iEuBgzZ8k%2B7Ln2d15KjLBfSZuJ1kAM5kzEj18MOkJyQwkubWt4KKJAnlgNr%2BA8A3FM%2B2G8S7U2lxOBuopqbDna5s_U44O&lrh=a7a2d9558639d06fbcb6febbc90638e69fcf566edcf4f61f2d001291b5c2e675&M_BT=21342236378041


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on July 28, 2023, 08:43:08 AM


Yep - it's a CD EP. Should have made that clear...


What's the significance of the band name...do we know?


The only tenuous link I spotted: "In 1847, the Band of Hope was founded in Leeds, with the stated aim of saving working class children from the perils of drink".  Sounds like the sort of thing Tam would be well aware of.

Meanwhile, I picked up recently: "White Noise - An Electric Storm" (2007 remaster) and "Johnny Boy Would Love This - A Tribute To John Martyn" (2011 2CD set) - £4.99 each


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Andy on July 28, 2023, 09:52:49 AM
The White Noise album, being a collaboration between Delia Derbyshire, David Vorhaus and Brian Hodgson, was highly innovative and still sounds very modern, in some ways. Absolutely love "Here Come The Fleas"!


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on July 28, 2023, 11:15:51 AM

The White Noise album, being a collaboration between Delia Derbyshire, David Vorhaus and Brian Hodgson, was highly innovative and still sounds very modern, in some ways. Absolutely love "Here Come The Fleas"!


I have a CD of  (The)  White Noise  : An Electric Storm  which i picked up at a record fair some years ago.  Never been able to get into it, even though it's regarded as an important recording.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on July 29, 2023, 07:48:45 AM
Rough Trade online has a limited number of George Harrison's All Things Must Pass boxed sets. Just ordered the 6 CD box for less than £50,incl p&p.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on July 31, 2023, 09:42:13 PM
I’m on Operation Downsizing so won’t be buying any new boxsets & might even get rid of a few…

Well, that’s the idea   :-\


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Chris from Fieldtown on July 31, 2023, 10:42:59 PM

Rough Trade online has a limited number of George Harrison's All Things Must Pass boxed sets. Just ordered the 6 CD box for less than £50,incl p&p.


George wasn't always best served by his producers in my opinion, despite the praise heaped on ATMP. Some of the songs for me were lost in the big sound that Spector loved so this set with many demos looks wonderful. The fragile voice, fab guitar playing, is where I think George really shone.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on August 09, 2023, 06:28:32 PM


Rough Trade online has a limited number of George Harrison's All Things Must Pass boxed sets. Just ordered the 6 CD box for less than £50,incl p&p.


George wasn't always best served by his producers in my opinion, despite the praise heaped on ATMP. Some of the songs for me were lost in the big sound that Spector loved so this set with many demos looks wonderful. The fragile voice, fab guitar playing, is where I think George really shone.



Haven't managed to listen to it yet - too busy preparing for Cropredy! - but while out buying last-minute provisions this afternoon, the charity shop next door to the Co-Op had Joanna Newsom's "Have One On Me" 3CD set for 50p. I've never knowingly heard anything by JN, so whatever she sounds like, it'll be a surprise.  I must remember to put ATMP at the top of the pile if I buy any media at the festival....


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 04, 2023, 05:05:04 PM
There have been a few ludicrous FC related bargains on eBay recently, but I think this takes the biscuit...I'm annoyed at myself for not going in for that one!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354985714350


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on September 08, 2023, 12:30:22 PM
Realised to my horror that we are going to Cornwall in the van for a couple of weeks and, with the nights drawing in, and needing our TV and DVD, and there will be an unnecessary amount of egg chasing for the grossly overweight on our screens. No problem 6 DVDs for a quid in total from a charity shop.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on September 08, 2023, 09:34:13 PM
Sain 50 3CD set for a quid. A selection of tracks from the Welsh label.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Glen S on September 08, 2023, 10:22:25 PM

Realised to my horror that we are going to Cornwall in the van for a couple of weeks and, with the nights drawing in, and needing our TV and DVD, and there will be an unnecessary amount of egg chasing for the grossly overweight on our screens. No problem 6 DVDs for a quid in total from a charity shop.


Alongside basic Freeview TV, DVDs are actually still my viewing media of choice, recently slimmed down using paper storage sleeves.

It does however come as a bit of a shock, knowing how much I have spent over the decades on DVDs, and then realising just how little they are actually worth now! ;D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 09, 2023, 12:49:03 PM

Sain 50 3CD set for a quid. A selection of tracks from the Welsh label.


Oof!  Any chance of having a look at the tracklisting?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on September 24, 2023, 04:46:25 PM
Here y'go.CD1
1 DŴR – Huw Jones
2 VC 10 – Edward H Dafis
3 GITÂR YN Y TO – Maffia Mr Huws
4 SIGLO AR Y SIGLEN – Geraint Jarman
5 Y LLWYBR LAWR I’R DYFFRYN – Elin Fflur
6 YMLAEN MAE CANAAN – Steve Eaves
7 GOLEUADAU LLUNDAIN – Daniel Lloyd a Mr Pinc
8 TŶ AR Y MYNYDD – Maharishi
9 RHYWBETH O’I LE – Huw Chiswell
10 PAID A BOD OFN – Eden
11 CEIDWAD Y GOLEUDY – Bryn Fôn
12 CHWARAE’N TROI’N CHWERW – Bando
13 MAE RHYWUN WEDI DWYN FY NHRWYN – Tebot Piws
14 CWM NANT GWRTHEYRN – Ac Eraill
15 DYDDIAU DA – Hergest
16 CÂN WALTER – Meic Stevens
17 PAM FOD EIRA’N WYN? – Dafydd Iwan

CD2
1 CERDDED DROS Y MYNYDD – Iona ac Andy
2 GAFAEL YN FY LLAW – John ac Alun
3 CERRIG YR AFON – Iwcs a Doyle
4 RHO DY LAW – Rosalind a Myrddin
5 ANFONAF ANGEL – Rhys Meirion
6 YSBRYD Y GAEL – Mairi MacInness a Chôr Meibion Llangwm
7 UN DYDD AR Y TRO – Trebor Edwards
8 DEFAID WILLIAM MORGAN – Hogia Llandegai
9 WEDI COLLI RHYWBETH SY’N ANNWYL – Tony ac Aloma
10 GWINLLAN A RODDWYD – Tri Tenor Cymru
11 POKAREKARE – Timothy Evans
12 YFORY – Eirlys Parri
13 O GYMRU – Cantorion Colin Jones
14 BYD O HEDDWCH – Côr Godre’r Aran
15 HAFAN GOBAITH – Bryn Terfel
16 DASHENKA (Y SIPSIWN) – Côr Meibion Llanelli
17 SAFWN YN Y BWLCH – Hogia’r Wyddfa

CD3
1 NWY YN Y NEN – Eleri Llwyd
2 Y DREF WEN – Tecwyn Ifan
3 ADERYN LLWYD – Mary Hopkin
4 COLLI IAITH – Heather Jones
5 HI YW FY FFRIND – Mynediad am Ddim
6 TRÔNS DY DAD – Gwibdaith Hen Frân
7 SEIDR DDOE – Plethyn
8 KÂN – Calan
9 SŴN AR GARDYN POST – Bob Delyn a’r Ebillion
10 Y FWYALCHEN DDU BIGFELEN – Ar Log
11 NEI DI GANU ’NGHÂN – Gwenan Gibbard
12 TIR NA NOG – Lleuwen
13 FEL HYN ’DA NI FOD – Bwncath
14 PALMANT AUR Y MIGNEINT – Gai Toms a’r Banditos
15 Y DIEITHRYN – Geraint Løvgreen a’r Enw Da
16 ANGOR – Tudur Huws Jones

Bonus Tracks
17 CHWARAE DY GÊM – Mared Williams a Band Pres Llareggub
18 CHWARAE’N TROI’N CHWERW – Band Pres Llareggub
19 YMA O HYD – Band Pres Llareggub
20 DŴR – Tara Bethan a Band Pres Llareggub..


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on September 24, 2023, 05:05:35 PM

Here y'go.



Thanks!  There's some great stuff in there...and loads I don't know too...  :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on October 05, 2023, 06:13:54 PM
Mega-haul today - in a "3 CDs for £1" section: False Lights' "Harmonograph", The Full English album, and the Kate Bush/K Fellowship "Before The Dawn" 3CD live album.  

And for 50p... an, er, "unofficial" U2 unplugged/acoustic album compiled from various gigs & radio spots, with numerous cover versions- and guests allegedly (according to Discogs) including Lou Reed, Maria McKee, Bjorn & Benny et al - and 3 tracks featuring Larry Mullen Jr on lead vocals.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on October 05, 2023, 06:52:09 PM

Mega-haul today - in a "3 CDs for £1" section: False Lights' "Harmonograph", The Full English album, and the Kate Bush/K Fellowship "Before The Dawn" 3CD live album.  

And for 50p... an, er, "unofficial" U2 unplugged/acoustic album compiled from various gigs & radio spots, with numerous cover versions- and guests allegedly (according to Discogs) including Lou Reed, Maria McKee, Bjorn & Benny et al - and 3 tracks featuring Larry Mullen Jr on lead vocals.


Crazy bargain...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on October 06, 2023, 08:05:06 AM
Cherry Red have a Prog and Metal 20% off this month (use code: PROGMETAL20).  Includes lots of goodies (eg...Hawkwind Days of the Underground box for £72 etc.)


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on October 06, 2023, 09:57:11 AM
Wow, Paul!  You do seem to have the best charity shops in Gloucester!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on October 06, 2023, 01:40:01 PM
Ah, but these were in Cheltenham and Malvern, Will. We had a friend over from Oz for a couple of days, so while the girls went sightseeing and shopping, I did quick trawls of the nearby shops...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on October 07, 2023, 06:08:32 AM

Cherry Red have a Prog and Metal 20% off this month (use code: PROGMETAL20).  Includes lots of goodies (eg...Hawkwind Days of the Underground box for £72 etc.)


Thanks for that.
I grabbed a couple of live 'Wind albums and Principal Edwards Round One (£4.99).
The latter was 'sort of' free, with the £6.99 discount.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on October 14, 2023, 08:59:58 PM
Just nabbed a brand new copy of the recent Shakti album online for 99p, plus postage.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 17, 2023, 06:41:32 PM
At time of posting, £83.20 for the Complete 1969 Recordings 26-disc King Crimson box set:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/King-Crimson-Complete-1969-Recordings/dp/B08GV8ZTN4


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: quodlibet (Ian) on November 18, 2023, 09:03:11 AM

At time of posting, £83.20 for the Complete 1969 Recordings 26-disc King Crimson box set:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/King-Crimson-Complete-1969-Recordings/dp/B08GV8ZTN4


Coincidentally, I was just looking at a 2nd hand copy at under £60. Cheaper still with a first order discount. :)

https://diginrecords.com/products/king-crimson-the-complete-1969-recordings-20cd-2dvd-4blu-ray-box-set?_pos=6&_sid=9a703ef08&_ss=r


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 20, 2023, 05:10:14 PM
Picked up a copy of the Free Reed Swarb box for £25 delivered which seems pretty reasonable...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on November 21, 2023, 10:54:48 PM
Half price offer on the Who's Next/Lifehouse 'super deluxe' boxed set from Amazon France. Don't dilly dally!

https://www.amazon.fr/Whos-Next-Coffret-Blu-Ray-Goodies/dp/B0CB91MQBY?m=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&linkCode=ll1&tag=superdeluxe02-21&linkId=8da4487e5041311d6645a645b886b823&language=fr_FR&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PJayBe on November 21, 2023, 11:05:19 PM

Half price offer on the Who's Next/Lifehouse 'super deluxe' boxed set from Amazon France. Don't dilly dally!

https://www.amazon.fr/Whos-Next-Coffret-Blu-Ray-Goodies/dp/B0CB91MQBY?m=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&linkCode=ll1&tag=superdeluxe02-21&linkId=8da4487e5041311d6645a645b886b823&language=fr_FR&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Jules


Passed it onto the missus, and it's Happy Christmas to me!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on November 21, 2023, 11:13:01 PM

Passed it onto the missus, and it's Happy Christmas to me!


Yay!

I call that a bargain, etc...

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 22, 2023, 08:30:30 AM


Passed it onto the missus, and it's Happy Christmas to me!


Yay!

I call that a bargain, etc...

Jules


Boom boom :D

I actually call it a 'just about acceptable price'.  I'm so annoyed with how they priced this I'm choosing to sit on my hands and save my pennies.  Which I'll then regret instantly.  Welcome to my world. ;) ;D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: DarrenWilliams on November 22, 2023, 09:42:55 AM


Passed it onto the missus, and it's Happy Christmas to me!


Yay!

I call that a bargain, etc...

Jules


Now everyone will be joining in with puns and quotes. Who's next?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: GubGub (Al) on November 22, 2023, 02:38:09 PM

Half price offer on the Who's Next/Lifehouse 'super deluxe' boxed set from Amazon France. Don't dilly dally!

https://www.amazon.fr/Whos-Next-Coffret-Blu-Ray-Goodies/dp/B0CB91MQBY?m=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&linkCode=ll1&tag=superdeluxe02-21&linkId=8da4487e5041311d6645a645b886b823&language=fr_FR&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Jules


Thanks for that. I had already ordered half price on a Black Friday offer from a different European retailer but this is even more half price than that was. I won't get fooled again.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on November 22, 2023, 06:35:55 PM


Half price offer on the Who's Next/Lifehouse 'super deluxe' boxed set from Amazon France. Don't dilly dally!

https://www.amazon.fr/Whos-Next-Coffret-Blu-Ray-Goodies/dp/B0CB91MQBY?m=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&linkCode=ll1&tag=superdeluxe02-21&linkId=8da4487e5041311d6645a645b886b823&language=fr_FR&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Jules


Thanks for that. I had already ordered half price on a Black Friday offer from a different European retailer but this is even more half price than that was. I won't get fooled again.


Ha! Ha ! Oh Really ?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on November 22, 2023, 10:56:16 PM
Another half price offer from Euro Amazon. This time it's the Germans, who have the 6CD edition of The Beach Boys' Sail on Sailor for under 50 notes...

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BG2Y52CV/ref=pe_27091401_487024491_TE_item

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 23, 2023, 08:04:17 AM

Another half price offer from Euro Amazon. This time it's the Germans, who have the 6CD edition of The Beach Boys' Sail on Sailor for under 50 notes...

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BG2Y52CV/ref=pe_27091401_487024491_TE_item

Jules


£48.34 v £111.76.

Wow.  Thank you.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: GubGub (Al) on November 23, 2023, 06:09:36 PM

Another half price offer from Euro Amazon. This time it's the Germans, who have the 6CD edition of The Beach Boys' Sail on Sailor for under 50 notes...

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BG2Y52CV/ref=pe_27091401_487024491_TE_item

Jules


Tempting but the well has run dry for the time being.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 23, 2023, 06:34:14 PM
I've just received a very nice Free Reed Swarb box set for £25 delivered.  No complaints!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on November 24, 2023, 08:59:17 AM

I've just received a very nice Free Reed Swarb box set for £25 delivered.  No complaints!


New?  Sounds like a bargain.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 24, 2023, 09:11:30 AM
25% off Earth recordings (Trees, Bert Jansch, Trevor Lucas, Pearls Before Swine etc.) releases on Bandcamp today

Redeem coupon: blackearthday

https://earthrecordings.bandcamp.com/music


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PJayBe on November 28, 2023, 10:22:49 PM

Half price offer on the Who's Next/Lifehouse 'super deluxe' boxed set from Amazon France. Don't dilly dally!

https://www.amazon.fr/Whos-Next-Coffret-Blu-Ray-Goodies/dp/B0CB91MQBY?m=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&linkCode=ll1&tag=superdeluxe02-21&linkId=8da4487e5041311d6645a645b886b823&language=fr_FR&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Jules


Regarding this :

The good news : Mine arrived today.

The bad news : I have to wait a month to hear it.....


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 29, 2023, 08:07:37 AM


I've just received a very nice Free Reed Swarb box set for £25 delivered.  No complaints!


New?  Sounds like a bargain.


As good as - with one corner tear on the box (probably from poor packaging tbh), but otherwise... It's actually one of my favourite of the Free Reed boxes.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Glen S on November 29, 2023, 09:34:26 AM



I've just received a very nice Free Reed Swarb box set for £25 delivered.  No complaints!


New?  Sounds like a bargain.


As good as - with one corner tear on the box (probably from poor packaging tbh), but otherwise... It's actually one of my favourite of the Free Reed boxes.


Now, that's a real bargain! :)

For some reason I never did get around to buying the Swarb Free Reed set, although I have the Fairport, RT and Cropredy releases which get regular revisits. It seems a lot of love went into the creation of these boxed sets, and I still enjoy the experience of finding hidden gems and browsing through the booklets.

It appears that the individual CDs, Booklets etc (minus the outer box), are available from the Free Reed website for £4 each, which seems like great value!  

http://www.free-reed.co.uk/


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: GubGub (Al) on November 29, 2023, 11:23:02 AM


Half price offer on the Who's Next/Lifehouse 'super deluxe' boxed set from Amazon France. Don't dilly dally!

https://www.amazon.fr/Whos-Next-Coffret-Blu-Ray-Goodies/dp/B0CB91MQBY?m=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&linkCode=ll1&tag=superdeluxe02-21&linkId=8da4487e5041311d6645a645b886b823&language=fr_FR&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Jules


Regarding this :

The good news : Mine arrived today.

The bad news : I have to wait a month to hear it.....


Mine arrived on Monday but I'll have to wait a month before I have time to hear most of it.

I did play the Blu-Ray last night though, which sounded great.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on November 29, 2023, 11:30:34 AM




I've just received a very nice Free Reed Swarb box set for £25 delivered.  No complaints!


New?  Sounds like a bargain.


As good as - with one corner tear on the box (probably from poor packaging tbh), but otherwise... It's actually one of my favourite of the Free Reed boxes.


Now, that's a real bargain! :)

For some reason I never did get around to buying the Swarb Free Reed set, although I have the Fairport, RT and Cropredy releases which get regular revisits. It seems a lot of love went into the creation of these boxed sets, and I still enjoy the experience of finding hidden gems and browsing through the booklets.

It appears that the individual CDs, Booklets etc (minus the outer box), are available from the Free Reed website for £4 each, which seems like great value!  

http://www.free-reed.co.uk/


Good luck with that.  I've sent them messages in the past and they've never responded despite theoretically them still being in business.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Glen S on November 29, 2023, 11:34:14 AM





I've just received a very nice Free Reed Swarb box set for £25 delivered.  No complaints!


New?  Sounds like a bargain.


As good as - with one corner tear on the box (probably from poor packaging tbh), but otherwise... It's actually one of my favourite of the Free Reed boxes.


Now, that's a real bargain! :)

For some reason I never did get around to buying the Swarb Free Reed set, although I have the Fairport, RT and Cropredy releases which get regular revisits. It seems a lot of love went into the creation of these boxed sets, and I still enjoy the experience of finding hidden gems and browsing through the booklets.

It appears that the individual CDs, Booklets etc (minus the outer box), are available from the Free Reed website for £4 each, which seems like great value!  

http://www.free-reed.co.uk/


Good luck with that.  I've sent them messages in the past and they've never responded despite theoretically them still being in business.


Oh! That's a shame...I must admit, I was tempted! :-\


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: blagden on November 29, 2023, 04:20:20 PM
From the Stockport Vinyl Fair at the weekend for £1 each - the 3LP set Lotus by Santana, three Barclay James Harvest LP's and a Manfred Mann's Earth Band one all in very good condition.

Coincidently passed Strawberry Studios on the way back to the train station where BJH did alot of thier recordings and bizarrely where Nigel Sedaka recorded Solitaire?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on November 30, 2023, 10:36:28 AM
From a charity shop
Game of Thrones series 1, 2 and 3 box set 15 DVDs  for £1
Harry Potter 8 films box set on 8 DVDs for £2
Wasgij jigsaw (i love them) box set of 3 puzzles for £5. I initially thought that I had done 2 of them but all three are original pictures on which puzzles were based ( normally you are shown a picture and the puzzle itself is based on what those in the picture can see or alternatively years into the future).


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on December 01, 2023, 10:18:17 PM
A 2CD set by Damo Suzuki's Networks, recorded live in Hollywood and Paris. Just over £2 from CD Bazaar in Prague, while I was there for the Crimson Marathon gig, which was superb, btw.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on December 12, 2023, 01:41:57 PM
Charity shop CDs 5 for a quid.

2 by Bruce Guthro
Donnie Munro live double cd acoustic
Skippinish
and to make up the 5 Best of Barbara Dickson  (because I wanted The Caravan Song)

Bit of a Scottish theme there.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on December 19, 2023, 10:07:54 AM
Bargain of the century (but be as generous as you can be).  All of Daniel Johnston's genius from the 80s and 90s available on a 'pay what you want' basis until 24:00 on the 20th.  Remastered by Kramer and money to the estate.  Buy, buy, buy...

https://danieljohnston.bandcamp.com/


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on December 19, 2023, 11:12:57 AM

Bargain of the century (but be as generous as you can be).  All of Daniel Johnston's genius from the 80s and 90s available on a 'pay what you want' basis until 24:00 on the 20th.  Remastered by Kramer and money to the estate.  Buy, buy, buy...

https://danieljohnston.bandcamp.com/


Who is he?


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jim G on December 19, 2023, 03:17:38 PM
I love Daniel Johnson's stuff.

He is classified as an "Outsider" musician whose music was admired by the likes of Kurt Cobain, Tom Waits, the Flaming Lips and Sonic Youth.

There is a documentary film about his life, death and works called "The Devil and Daniel Johnson' (it was available free on Amazon Prime a while ago) which is a fascinating viewing of a tortured creative.

An appearances towards the latter part of his life was captured on video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkczI1-be1k a really moving and fragile performance with Glen Hansard.  His solo recordings and performances, like so many outsider musicians are pretty raw and sometimes difficult for people to get into - I think this reveals what a great song writer he was.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on December 19, 2023, 03:43:28 PM

I love Daniel Johnson's stuff.

He is classified as an "Outsider" musician whose music was admired by the likes of Kurt Cobain, Tom Waits, the Flaming Lips and Sonic Youth.

There is a documentary film about his life, death and works called "The Devil and Daniel Johnson' (it was available free on Amazon Prime a while ago) which is a fascinating viewing of a tortured creative.

An appearances towards the latter part of his life was captured on video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkczI1-be1k a really moving and fragile performance with Glen Hansard.  His solo recordings and performances, like so many outsider musicians are pretty raw and sometimes difficult for people to get into - I think this reveals what a great song writer he was.


I'm glad somebody's got the patience to respond to a "who is he" query like that.  I just mumbled "FFS, just google it (or don't)" under my breath ;) ;D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on December 19, 2023, 04:37:22 PM


I love Daniel Johnson's stuff.

He is classified as an "Outsider" musician whose music was admired by the likes of Kurt Cobain, Tom Waits, the Flaming Lips and Sonic Youth.

There is a documentary film about his life, death and works called "The Devil and Daniel Johnson' (it was available free on Amazon Prime a while ago) which is a fascinating viewing of a tortured creative.

An appearances towards the latter part of his life was captured on video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkczI1-be1k a really moving and fragile performance with Glen Hansard.  His solo recordings and performances, like so many outsider musicians are pretty raw and sometimes difficult for people to get into - I think this reveals what a great song writer he was.


I'm glad somebody's got the patience to respond to a "who is he" query like that.  I just mumbled "FFS, just google it (or don't)" under my breath ;) ;D
I've got plenty to be going on with


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on December 20, 2023, 09:09:01 AM
I saw the Daniel Johnson documentary some years ago. It was very interesting and quite moving.
I also visited a very small exhibition of his paintings and drawings. I don't know how well known he is for these.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Brian Green on December 22, 2023, 01:48:47 PM
Not sure if it's a bargain but Amazon UK have the Whos next super deluxe box set listed at £129.99 .


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on December 31, 2023, 05:39:19 PM
3 CDs for a quid each from Oxfam in Cheltenham today.

Swarb's Lazarus Live,
Gotan Project remixes album,
Gilles Apap and Friends (fiddles etc bluegrass etc)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: JohnP69 on January 01, 2024, 09:12:52 AM
Beach Boys "Sail On Sailor" 6cd set

£39.99 in the HMV sale

Got mine from their website. Fantastic set!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on January 01, 2024, 10:40:16 AM

Beach Boys "Sail On Sailor" 6cd set

£39.99 in the HMV sale

Got mine from their website. Fantastic set!


I've ordered it from Amazon £35.55. Brilliant


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on January 31, 2024, 06:07:45 PM
Bit of a result today from a couple of charity shops...

CDs @ 50p each: 2 albums of "English Country Dances" by the Broadside Band, "Celtic Airs & Ballads" by various people incl. Julie Murphy, Ceri Matthews & Chris Leslie, and Mediaeval Baebes' "The Huntress" 2CD set.

And for £1: The Essential Billy Bragg 2CD set from 2003



Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on February 01, 2024, 10:20:25 AM
That Celtic Airs and Ballads album is a good one - I bought it many years ago from a Past Times shop (remember them?).  I also have the Broadside Band's English Country Dances from Playford's Dancing Master, 1651-1703, which is good too.  Seems like an excellent haul.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on March 09, 2024, 06:15:46 PM
£2.99 from the local Oxfam for Kate Bush's Before The Dawn live album. And then picked up Green On Red's Gas Food Lodging and Green On Red EP on one disc from a stall in the market, together with 2 UFO albums for a fiver.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on March 22, 2024, 05:56:09 PM
Couple of jazz samplers for 50p each, and Rush's 3CD "Different Stages - Live" set for a quid.  Never been a fan of Rush, never really listened to them much. so thought I'd give 'em a chance!


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on March 22, 2024, 08:06:31 PM
Cat Stevens’ “Tea For The Tillerman” Super Deluxe edition had a price drop from £160 to £35 on Am*z*n.
Glad I went for it as it has now gone up to £93.
Arrived today, and very good it is too!


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on March 22, 2024, 08:54:07 PM

Cat Stevens’ “Tea For The Tillerman” Super Deluxe edition had a price drop from £160 to £35 on Am*z*n.
Glad I went for it as it has now gone up to £93.
Arrived today, and very good it is too!


You're supposed to tell us when it's at the cheap price, man... ;)

Good score.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on April 04, 2024, 07:21:45 PM
A bunch of XTC and related albums going cheap on Burning Shed, including Nonsuch and Drums And Wires CD/DVD-A's.

I'm proud to not make a joke about Partridge going cheap....oh......


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on April 04, 2024, 09:19:57 PM

A bunch of XTC and related albums going cheap on Burning Shed, including Nonsuch and Drums And Wires CD/DVD-A's.

I'm proud to not make a joke about Partridge going cheap....oh......


Well I'm very glad you sent me there as I've just bagged the Fripp Exposures box set for under £100.  32 discs!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on April 04, 2024, 10:30:43 PM


A bunch of XTC and related albums going cheap on Burning Shed, including Nonsuch and Drums And Wires CD/DVD-A's.

I'm proud to not make a joke about Partridge going cheap....oh......


Well I'm very glad you sent me there as I've just bagged the Fripp Exposures box set for under £100.  32 discs!


Bonus !


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: JohnP69 on April 05, 2024, 06:45:10 AM

Cat Stevens’ “Tea For The Tillerman” Super Deluxe edition had a price drop from £160 to £35 on Am*z*n.
Glad I went for it as it has now gone up to £93.
Arrived today, and very good it is too!


"Mona Bone Jakon" Super Deluxe is also down now to £46 at the moment on Amazon


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on April 05, 2024, 08:54:34 PM

Couple of jazz samplers for 50p each, and Rush's 3CD "Different Stages - Live" set for a quid.  Never been a fan of Rush, never really listened to them much. so thought I'd give 'em a chance!


And I did. And it's gone into the "donate to charity shop" pile. Not for me. Fine musicians, but I can't get into it.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on April 05, 2024, 09:51:16 PM


Couple of jazz samplers for 50p each, and Rush's 3CD "Different Stages - Live" set for a quid.  Never been a fan of Rush, never really listened to them much. so thought I'd give 'em a chance!


And I did. And it's gone into the "donate to charity shop" pile. Not for me. Fine musicians, but I can't get into it.


I might hesitate to do that.
Look it up on eBay or Discogs.
It's probably a bigger bargain than you think.
(I might even offer you a fiver for it, I don't have that one.)


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on April 06, 2024, 04:31:14 PM


Couple of jazz samplers for 50p each, and Rush's 3CD "Different Stages - Live" set for a quid.  Never been a fan of Rush, never really listened to them much. so thought I'd give 'em a chance!


And I did. And it's gone into the "donate to charity shop" pile. Not for me. Fine musicians, but I can't get into it.


Can't understand that... but then I would probably say very much the same thing about some of the bands you're into, so chacun à son goût.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on April 06, 2024, 04:36:49 PM



Couple of jazz samplers for 50p each, and Rush's 3CD "Different Stages - Live" set for a quid.  Never been a fan of Rush, never really listened to them much. so thought I'd give 'em a chance!


And I did. And it's gone into the "donate to charity shop" pile. Not for me. Fine musicians, but I can't get into it.


Can't understand that... but then I would probably say very much the same thing about some of the bands you're into, so chacun à son goût.


I saw them 41 years ago and enjoyed them but when I listen to anything but the most classic of classic material I tend to wonder why they're playing 7 notes when only 3 would suffice.  I think that a lot about music, mind, so it's not to be taken seriously (hides King Crimson and VDGG material under the bed quickly so nobody accuses him of being a hypocrite)...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: RobertD on April 06, 2024, 08:36:21 PM
My uni roommate was a massive Rush fan, and i was educated/tormented by them for a few years, and saw them live twice. I respect the musicianship but never quite got into them beyond  some of the basics. Occasionally I will dust off the compilation I have by them but I seem to hit the skip button eventually…sorry to the Rush fans!


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on April 06, 2024, 09:01:57 PM
Mike - thanks for the tip!

Today's haul... Iarla O'Lionaird "Foxlight" and Charlie Haden "Rambling Boy", 50p each


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on April 08, 2024, 01:01:03 PM




Couple of jazz samplers for 50p each, and Rush's 3CD "Different Stages - Live" set for a quid.  Never been a fan of Rush, never really listened to them much. so thought I'd give 'em a chance!


And I did. And it's gone into the "donate to charity shop" pile. Not for me. Fine musicians, but I can't get into it.


Can't understand that... but then I would probably say very much the same thing about some of the bands you're into, so chacun à son goût.


I saw them 41 years ago and enjoyed them but when I listen to anything but the most classic of classic material I tend to wonder why they're playing 7 notes when only 3 would suffice.  I think that a lot about music, mind, so it's not to be taken seriously (hides King Crimson and VDGG material under the bed quickly so nobody accuses him of being a hypocrite)...
Can't possibly be as bad as Inner Mounting Flame by John McLaughlin.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Glen S on April 08, 2024, 03:02:14 PM





Couple of jazz samplers for 50p each, and Rush's 3CD "Different Stages - Live" set for a quid.  Never been a fan of Rush, never really listened to them much. so thought I'd give 'em a chance!


And I did. And it's gone into the "donate to charity shop" pile. Not for me. Fine musicians, but I can't get into it.


Can't understand that... but then I would probably say very much the same thing about some of the bands you're into, so chacun à son goût.


I saw them 41 years ago and enjoyed them but when I listen to anything but the most classic of classic material I tend to wonder why they're playing 7 notes when only 3 would suffice.  I think that a lot about music, mind, so it's not to be taken seriously (hides King Crimson and VDGG material under the bed quickly so nobody accuses him of being a hypocrite)...
Can't possibly be as bad as Inner Mounting Flame by John McLaughlin.


Many years ago in a article, one of my musical heroes Dave Gregory of XTC, mentioned "Inner Mounting Flame" as a big influence on him in his formative years, which immediately prompted me to go out and buy a copy...

I still have it and have tried several times to get into it, but have so far failed big time! ;D


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick Reg on April 15, 2024, 10:57:21 AM
We have a local band called Greg Murray and The Seven Wonders, who play at Bank holiday festivals , small venues etc , and have played at The Acoustic Festival. Many would consider them a party band but they are a cut above due to Gregs outstanding original songs. I enjoy them immensely. I was therefore chuffed to find a 2005 solo album by Greg in a local charity shop. On getting it home I was intrigued to see a list of "thanks to" including one John Kettle as producer. Of course I had to follow this up. John remembers the album and played quite a bit on it himself , and has asked for a copy. Quite a find. The album is pretty good too , as, by the way, is John's latest excursion with Phil Odgers on The Songs of Phil Ochs. Will have to discuss further when we see Merry Hell twice next month.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PJayBe on April 16, 2024, 10:05:49 PM
Greg is great.  I have an album and a triple album download of his.  All superb stuff.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on April 17, 2024, 06:11:55 PM
A long weekend in Wales resulted in the following:

e2k "SHIFT" for 95p (from COB Records in Porthmadog);

Simple Minds "Live in the City of Light" for £1.60, and a CD+DVD by Dolennu (multi-tracked & looped violins, synths & drums) for £1.10, both from charity shops in Bridgnorth on the way home.  The former because it's got the late John Giblin on bass; the latter is reminiscent in parts of pieces by Ed Alleyne-Johnson, Ric Sanders and Don "Sugarcane" Harris, with a smattering of Jerry Goodman and Jean-Luc Ponty.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on April 17, 2024, 06:46:44 PM

A long weekend in Wales resulted in the following:

e2k "SHIFT" for 95p (from COB Records in Porthmadog);

Simple Minds "Live in the City of Light" for £1.60, and a CD+DVD by Dolennu (multi-tracked & looped violins, synths & drums) for £1.10, both from charity shops in Bridgnorth on the way home.  The former because it's got the late John Giblin on bass; the latter is reminiscent in parts of pieces by Ed Alleyne-Johnson, Ric Sanders and Don "Sugarcane" Harris, with a smattering of Jerry Goodman and Jean-Luc Ponty.


All Hail Cob Records.
A huge chunk of my collection came from there, after finding it on a school trip in early 1978, for 40 years, give or take.
I'd take a trip, buy a load of stuff, hang out on the beach for a bit, then come home.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on April 17, 2024, 07:45:17 PM


A long weekend in Wales resulted in the following:

e2k "SHIFT" for 95p (from COB Records in Porthmadog);

Simple Minds "Live in the City of Light" for £1.60, and a CD+DVD by Dolennu (multi-tracked & looped violins, synths & drums) for £1.10, both from charity shops in Bridgnorth on the way home.  The former because it's got the late John Giblin on bass; the latter is reminiscent in parts of pieces by Ed Alleyne-Johnson, Ric Sanders and Don "Sugarcane" Harris, with a smattering of Jerry Goodman and Jean-Luc Ponty.


All Hail Cob Records.
A huge chunk of my collection came from there, after finding it on a school trip in early 1978, for 40 years, give or take.
I'd take a trip, buy a load of stuff, hang out on the beach for a bit, then come home.



If I didn't already own the 2CD version of "Liquid Tension Experiment 3", I'd have been tempted by a 2CD + Bluray version...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on April 18, 2024, 08:32:47 AM


A long weekend in Wales resulted in the following:

e2k "SHIFT" for 95p (from COB Records in Porthmadog);

Simple Minds "Live in the City of Light" for £1.60, and a CD+DVD by Dolennu (multi-tracked & looped violins, synths & drums) for £1.10, both from charity shops in Bridgnorth on the way home.  The former because it's got the late John Giblin on bass; the latter is reminiscent in parts of pieces by Ed Alleyne-Johnson, Ric Sanders and Don "Sugarcane" Harris, with a smattering of Jerry Goodman and Jean-Luc Ponty.


All Hail Cob Records.
A huge chunk of my collection came from there, after finding it on a school trip in early 1978, for 40 years, give or take.
I'd take a trip, buy a load of stuff, hang out on the beach for a bit, then come home.



I didn't know COB was still around.  Way back in the past I used to buy from them mailorder to save a little and avoid going 'into town'.  Thinking about  it now it wasn't a great service as returns were a hassle and their packaging was poor, by today's standards.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on April 18, 2024, 09:36:50 AM



A long weekend in Wales resulted in the following:

e2k "SHIFT" for 95p (from COB Records in Porthmadog);

Simple Minds "Live in the City of Light" for £1.60, and a CD+DVD by Dolennu (multi-tracked & looped violins, synths & drums) for £1.10, both from charity shops in Bridgnorth on the way home.  The former because it's got the late John Giblin on bass; the latter is reminiscent in parts of pieces by Ed Alleyne-Johnson, Ric Sanders and Don "Sugarcane" Harris, with a smattering of Jerry Goodman and Jean-Luc Ponty.


All Hail Cob Records.
A huge chunk of my collection came from there, after finding it on a school trip in early 1978, for 40 years, give or take.
I'd take a trip, buy a load of stuff, hang out on the beach for a bit, then come home.



I didn't know COB was still around.  Way back in the past I used to buy from them mailorder to save a little and avoid going 'into town'.  Thinking about  it now it wasn't a great service as returns were a hassle and their packaging was poor, by today's standards.


I did mail order with them for a while, I never had any issues with that.
I took great joy in looking through the list whenever it came out.
They opened branches in Bangor, which I visited, and Wrexham, which I didn't, but only the original remains.
The first thing I bought from there was an Italian picture sleeve single of Pink Floyd's Point Me At The Sky c/w Careful With That Axe, Eugene.
I can't remember the last thing, but I've got a few thousand albums now, I only had about a dozen then.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Peter Allen on April 18, 2024, 11:28:01 AM
I too have fond memories of COB mail order and their long stock lists  , no recollections of packaging issues , only item I know I still have is "Adventure" by Television on red vinyl , bought from them in 1979 for £2.29 , a bargain


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on April 18, 2024, 11:31:55 AM

The first thing I bought from there was an Italian picture sleeve single of Pink Floyd's Point Me At The Sky c/w Careful With That Axe, Eugene.


I've got one of those.

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on April 18, 2024, 03:26:13 PM

I too have fond memories of COB mail order and their long stock lists  , no recollections of packaging issues , only item I know I still have is "Adventure" by Television on red vinyl , bought from them in 1979 for £2.29 , a bargain


£10.85 today (Bank of England Inflation Calculator).


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PJayBe on April 18, 2024, 05:35:45 PM
Used to love our annual holiday in Porthmadog.  Was allowed an hour or two in Cob by the missus, never came away empty handed!!!


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Will S on April 21, 2024, 05:43:17 PM
Charity shop bargains in Truro yesterday - £1 each for Neil Young's Decade compliation, and for the 2CD expanded and remastered vesrion of Fleetwood Mac's Tusk


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on April 21, 2024, 06:43:29 PM

Charity shop bargains in Truro yesterday - £1 each for Neil Young's Decade compliation, and for the 2CD expanded and remastered vesrion of Fleetwood Mac's Tusk


I love Decade.  Had it really early on, so I still hear (in my head) some of it in that order...


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on April 21, 2024, 11:38:07 PM


Charity shop bargains in Truro yesterday - £1 each for Neil Young's Decade compliation, and for the 2CD expanded and remastered vesrion of Fleetwood Mac's Tusk


I love Decade.  Had it really early on, so I still hear (in my head) some of it in that order...


One of the most satisfying compilations... by anybody.

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on April 23, 2024, 08:35:37 AM
Ashley's Guv'nor 4cd box set for £11.26 inc delivery.  I've got a couple of them already but at that price, it seemed churlish to argue...


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: steve-n on April 23, 2024, 12:09:25 PM
[quote

You're supposed to tell us when it's at the cheap price, man... ;)
[/quote]

 :D


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on April 23, 2024, 07:02:39 PM

[quote

You're supposed to tell us when it's at the cheap price, man... ;)


 :D
[/quote]

This was a Discogs purchase, so a one-off...not sure that counts, does it?  ;)


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Andy on April 23, 2024, 11:47:08 PM

Ashley's Guv'nor 4cd box set for £11.26 inc delivery.  I've got a couple of them already but at that price, it seemed churlish to argue...
Why do you want three copies?


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on April 24, 2024, 07:32:18 AM


Ashley's Guv'nor 4cd box set for £11.26 inc delivery.  I've got a couple of them already but at that price, it seemed churlish to argue...
Why do you want three copies?


I've got a couple of the individual discs (released separately) already...not the full box sets.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: bassline (Mike) on April 24, 2024, 08:56:28 AM



Ashley's Guv'nor 4cd box set for £11.26 inc delivery.  I've got a couple of them already but at that price, it seemed churlish to argue...
Why do you want three copies?


I've got a couple of the individual discs (released separately) already...not the full box sets.


I guessed that's what you meant.
As to how many copies of an album you want...well, that's up to the individual.
I have, off the top of my head, eight copies of Liege And Lief - vinyl, pink island label vinyl, misc CD copies with bonus tracks, cassette (yay!), and as part of box sets.
I have twenty copies each of Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here - one of the latter purely because it has a different shot of the burning guy on the sleeve - for much the same reasons as L&L.
I have recently bought additional copies of around 150 CDs I already have, just to play in the car.  
Whatever boats your float.


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on April 24, 2024, 08:58:35 AM

Whatever boats your float.


Just not in SW Wales, apparently ;) ;D


Title: Re: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: steve-n on April 24, 2024, 09:05:13 PM


[quote

You're supposed to tell us when it's at the cheap price, man... ;)


 :D


This was a Discogs purchase, so a one-off...not sure that counts, does it?  ;)
[/quote]

Probably not, but I couldn't resist.... :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on April 30, 2024, 04:57:53 PM
It's just arrived.  Even more of a bargain, actually, as it's signed :)


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on May 28, 2024, 02:53:39 PM
Fairport - Off the Screen DVD (Cropredy 2008/2009) for £2 (ok, £5.99 delivered) off Vinted.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: PaulT on August 20, 2024, 06:12:21 PM
Mega haul today... £1 each for:

Band of Hope: Rhythm & Reds
Capt Beefheart: A carrot is as close as a rabbit gets to a diamond
Robin Huw Bowen: Hen Aelwyd/Old Hearth
Charles Mingus: Six Classic Albums (on 4 CDs)
Willie Nelson: Band of Brothers



Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: GubGub (Al) on August 24, 2024, 10:40:02 AM
Sort of a bargain, depending on taste.

In my bid to explore the work of Phil Ochs I found a twofer of his first two albums on Ebay packaged with a twofer of the first two Tim Buckley albums. All four albums for £12.

I am entirely unfamiliar with Tim Buckley's work though I of course know his story and his reputation. Unfortunately, after an initial listen, these two albums are for the most part not for me.


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on August 25, 2024, 10:58:01 AM

Sort of a bargain, depending on taste.

In my bid to explore the work of Phil Ochs I found a twofer of his first two albums on Ebay packaged with a twofer of the first two Tim Buckley albums. All four albums for £12.

I am entirely unfamiliar with Tim Buckley's work though I of course know his story and his reputation. Unfortunately, after an initial listen, these two albums are for the most part not for me.


Tim Buckley albums vary enormously as to style and quality. The debut isn't  the most interesting album. I have a few of his , and really the only one I've found disappointing is Greetings From LA .  Try to hear Happy Sad and Goodbye and Hello. If neither of these grabs you he may not be for you.  


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on August 25, 2024, 11:32:46 AM


In my bid to explore the work of Phil Ochs I found a twofer of his first two albums on Ebay packaged with a twofer of the first two Tim Buckley albums. All four albums for £12.

I am entirely unfamiliar with Tim Buckley's work though I of course know his story and his reputation. Unfortunately, after an initial listen, these two albums are for the most part not for me.


Tim Buckley albums vary enormously as to style and quality. The debut isn't  the most interesting album. I have a few of his , and really the only one I've found disappointing is Greetings From LA .  Try to hear Happy Sad and Goodbye and Hello. If neither of these grabs you he may not be for you.  


If Gub grabbed a twofer of the first two Tim albums, then he's already heard Goodbye and Hello and it didn't do it for him.

I'm the same - don't really have the Buckley appreciation gene.

Jules


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Nick on August 25, 2024, 08:19:57 PM



In my bid to explore the work of Phil Ochs I found a twofer of his first two albums on Ebay packaged with a twofer of the first two Tim Buckley albums. All four albums for £12.

I am entirely unfamiliar with Tim Buckley's work though I of course know his story and his reputation. Unfortunately, after an initial listen, these two albums are for the most part not for me.


Tim Buckley albums vary enormously as to style and quality. The debut isn't  the most interesting album. I have a few of his , and really the only one I've found disappointing is Greetings From LA .  Try to hear Happy Sad and Goodbye and Hello. If neither of these grabs you he may not be for you.  


If Gub grabbed a twofer of the first two Tim albums, then he's already heard Goodbye and Hello and it didn't do it for him.

I'm the same - don't really have the Buckley appreciation gene.

Jules


I found Tim Buckley to be, at the same time, difficult and genius. My 'in' was Dream Letter, which to me is an exceptional live album, helped along by the presence of Danny Thompson. My 'out' has been Starsailor which I just cannot get to grips with even though it contains Song To The Siren.

Cheers

Nick


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Alan2 on August 26, 2024, 08:31:04 AM




In my bid to explore the work of Phil Ochs I found a twofer of his first two albums on Ebay packaged with a twofer of the first two Tim Buckley albums. All four albums for £12.

I am entirely unfamiliar with Tim Buckley's work though I of course know his story and his reputation. Unfortunately, after an initial listen, these two albums are for the most part not for me.


Tim Buckley albums vary enormously as to style and quality. The debut isn't  the most interesting album. I have a few of his , and really the only one I've found disappointing is Greetings From LA .  Try to hear Happy Sad and Goodbye and Hello. If neither of these grabs you he may not be for you.  


If Gub grabbed a twofer of the first two Tim albums, then he's already heard Goodbye and Hello and it didn't do it for him.

I'm the same - don't really have the Buckley appreciation gene.

Jules


I found Tim Buckley to be, at the same time, difficult and genius. My 'in' was Dream Letter, which to me is an exceptional live album, helped along by the presence of Danny Thompson. My 'out' has been Starsailor which I just cannot get to grips with even though it contains Song To The Siren.

Cheers

Nick


Starsailor is the one I haven't got to yet. As always, there are some people who say it was his best album. I think it was his last.

My entry point was Lorca, which I heard a long time ago.  Strange really as it's a difficult album and now having heard others I don't think it represents his best work.
Happy Sad is a beautiful and seductive album imo, and Goodbye and Hello is all over the place in terms of style, but way ahead of its time.
I also have Sefronia on CD. I'm undecided about this one- again it's very varied, but not always in a good way  . The CD doesn't do it any favours either.
The 'sex funk'  of Greetings from LA  leaves me unmoved.



Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: davidmjs on August 26, 2024, 10:18:01 AM



My entry point was Lorca, which I heard a long time ago.  Strange really as it's a difficult album and now having heard others I don't think it represents his best work.
Happy Sad is a beautiful and seductive album imo, and Goodbye and Hello is all over the place in terms of style, but way ahead of its time.
I also have Sefronia on CD. I'm undecided about this one- again it's very varied, but not always in a good way  . The CD doesn't do it any favours either.
The 'sex funk'  of Greetings from LA  leaves me unmoved.




I don't think there's anybody on earth who would say 'Lorca' was a representative TB work, but I think it's a great one.  Weird funky cocaine music...what's not to love?

I adore the entire cannon of work...there's something in all of them and at least 3 absolute stone cold classics...


Title: Re: Bargain Bin
Post by: Jules Gray on August 26, 2024, 11:27:18 AM

Weird funky cocaine music...what's not to love?


The cocaine?

Jules