Dave,

There are a number of stores across the country that specialize in old vinyl. You might want to do a google search for them. They probably would buy some of your records. Unfortunately, I don't see anything among the records that you posted (and the ones I could read) that I'd call special or especially valuable. You probably shouldn't expect much. The one thing that you do have that does enhance the value of your collection is the fact that you have the original sleeves. They may actually be worth as much or more than the records.

 

I had 200+ albums that I put out in a garage sale a few years back. Advertised the sale in the local paper and highlighted the LPs. A collector came out, spent less than 5 minutes looking at them and left empty handed. A couple of teenagers spent less than $5 on a few they thought were cool. Nobody else even glanced at them. Donated the lot to Goodwill.

 

Check the classified ads in you local newspaper.
There was one in our area a while ago that was buying records.

 

Thanks all. I agree with your comments. I’m from the DooWop era and have no interest in the British groups and the ballads she has but I did find the sleeves cool. I haven’t taken the time to read what songs she has. There are two that I am keeping by Lou Christie. I had no idea she has these. He was a personal friend when I was in high school, who’s real name is Freddie Sacco.



Looking at the one lead Deb listed took me to this place where the prices are high but then again how many actually sell at the price? I don’t want to go to the trouble to sell them online, even if I could. Classic 45's Picture Sleeve 45s

She was hoping to get $100 for the lot but she may be lucky to get $10. I think I’ll try contacting some local antique stores to begin with. Like a couple have said, I think the sleeves are worth more than the records themselves.

Thanks all

 

These are valuable -- to the right buyer.

(I just picked that one at random.)

Costing you nothing to store them so why dump them.

-- Chuck

 

We saw him at a show 15 years ago. He can still sing and hit those high notes.

 

Great, we leave for Florida on Monday and return mid April. Let's plan to get together at the beach. I would like you to see and take a spin in my new ride.

Ray

 

When we left the city for the suburbs in the early 90s we gave away my album collection. It was the era of cassette tape and the dawning of CD music. At the time everyone thought that vinyl was quickly to become a thing of the past. I had every Dylan album to date, and extensive collection of folk, blues, r & b records. My prized possession was my collection of 78 rpm blues records. I had a number of 78 rpm Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith records among others. Back in the 70s it was possible to find these at flea markets and I bought everyone I could find thinking they were treasures, and they were.

Today vinyl is making a comeback. My sons think the music is better on vinyl. My ears are getting older and less sensitive and I can't tell the difference any longer, but I wish I still had my Dylan albums, my collection of folk music and my collection of 78 rpm records. I probably wouldn't play them much, I'd listen to the mp3's that I've collected, but I would just like to have them for the sake of having them. Especially my collection of 78 rpm blues records.

 

Dylan is going to be the headliner at our local Firefly Festival this summer.

 

Sounds good! Have fun in FLA!