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Finding weird and wonderful album covers

Since I just repaired our turntable I’ve been going to record stores to expand our collection. So far Princeton Record Exchange (PRX) in Princeton, NJ and Generation Records here in New York have been my favorites. PRX is well worth the trip if you’re starting a collection because they have so many classics for under $10 and Generation has a great budget jazz section and some unique stuff on the walls.

In some cases, I’ve taken a chance and bought great music and at other times just took photos of odd and interesting covers that I didn’t buy. Here are some photos from the last few weeks:

Liam Gallagher picture disc
Too many records and didn’t want to chance this Jethro Tull album. Next time.
Had to get a Springsteen album to commemorate our weekend in New Jersey
Ian and Sylvia are a famous Canadian folk duo. Great recording.
We had our family reunion in Ste Anne de Beaupre 20 years ago and visited this cathedral
This looks like Quinn’s mom but it’s actually his aunt
The Bells, no relation
Butts Band, haha!
Abbey Road-esque
Just like this guy’s facial expression and the colors
The Rutles, Beatles impersonators
Generation Records had this cool Japanese Blondie album on the wall
No comment
I no suppose these guys are from Washington, DC
Warhol-esque
All the way from Mexico
Sgt Pepper-style
I married a gringa!
Coleman Hawkins ‘88 USSR re-pressing

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3 responses to “Finding weird and wonderful album covers”

  1. Paola Avatar
    Paola

    Wow love this post, to the point (where to get cool vinyls) and with awesome pictures. I also love the comments on the pictures 😂.
    Continue the great blogging 🥳🥳🥳

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    1. Chris Avatar
      Chris

      Nice presentation of your finds. Which of those you bought do you like the most?

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      1. Kyle Bell Avatar
        Kyle Bell

        I’d say the Blondie one is my favorite aesthetically, I like the Japanese writing on the cover

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