Monday, May 30, 2011

Mid-Town does vinyl (in a big way!)

Thank you to all attendees of this years Mid-Town Collectibles Show. The work that goes into a show has unfortunately prohibited me from blogging much, but I am sure the 214 customers didn't mind.

Dealers began loading in at 8:00 Am, though several early-birds were milling about, taking quick peaks a the gems being loaded-in. Many dealers were not new to the scene, though it is always great to see new, less familiar faces popping up. Newbie Ryan Charkow arrived with almost a full crate of Bealtes LPs, where Ed Stone from Executive Stereo brought in top notch audiophile recordings. 'Record Guys' Aaron and Akim brought in their usual assortment of Jazz, Psych, Rock, and Prog treasures (I scored a great copy of Hawkwinds 'Warrior at the Edge of Time ' for 10 bucks!)

I was thrilled to station myself next to Ex-DJ/Musichead Vasi, who chatted every customer up on rare groove. He also sold me 'Curtis' by Curtis Mayfield (on Curtom!) and James Brown's 'Slaughters Big Rip Off', which has some of the funkiest cuts I have heard in ages.

The early bird gets the worm

Ian and Nick from Kops Records go for a dig

A packed house




4 comments:

  1. Thanks a lot for organizing this fantastic show..I have picked up 25+ records..mostly classic rock..awesome stuff..thanks again..

    Can I ask you a favor - you know the guy in first photo (facing backwards with multi color tee....do you know his name/email id/phone #..
    I have picked up lots of stuff from him..
    my bad...didn't get his contact details..
    pls let me know, if you happen to know..

    thanks lot
    - Vishnu

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  2. lguarascia@hotmail.com - Larry's the man :) I've bought so many LP's off him over the year. VERY Knowledgeable.

    Glad to hear you had a good time. Did you put your name on the mailing list? It will be around the same weekend next year.

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  3. yes, I did registered for mailing list..
    Also Larry gave me the link vibrations.ca for all upcoming record shows...super cool..

    hey THANKS once again for Larry's email id..
    will mail him over the weekend..

    tc..
    Vishnu

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