Peach And Lee- Hold On/It's Better

 I was planning to walk Cooper this morning but of course its raining. Mailorder pick up this year

Soul Exciters Shoot The Monkey

Ok, I'm late. Went to Raleigh and ended up seeing the record guy as he was setting up at the flea market and bought 250 amazingly clean 45s. More to come on that

 

 

The Jesus And Mary Chain- Come On/ I'm In With The Out Crowd

 Happy 4th Birthday to Super Cooper the Wonder dog

This 45 was a recent pickup. I never really appreciated Jesus and Mary Chain at the time. My friend Rodney loved them and I just didn't spend time trying to like them. I am realizing now in my older age that was a big mistake. I have picked up some reissues of their LP's over the past year including the Third Man Vault reissue of Psychcandy, and of course still have the Sub Pop LP.

The Grapes Of Wrath - Backward Town

Back to my college days. I remember hearing this on College radio and just falling in love with it. Canadian band that deserved much better love here in the states! There does not appear to be a stock US copy of this- only promo 12" and 7".  I picked up the promo 12" around the time I heard it on radio

Led Zeppelin - Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You / Dazed & Confused

I am still struggling from my recent travels and woke up late so I did not get to do my daily post until my lunch time. So I thought I would do a massive rarity. Years ago I saw a craiglist ad that a guy was selling his 45s (about 150 or so) and he had a picture. In the corner of the picture was this sleeve. I responded and ended up driving about 100 miles to him. As I looked in the box of 45s everything was just regular stuff nothing special and at the very end of the box here it was. I had been worried it was gone so I eagerly paid him $. The 45 looks VG+ and I remember it playing not very well. I cleaned it with the ultrasonic Humminguru and it played much better than I remembered. I have had other Atlantic promos from this time that that look perfect but play absolutely horribly (A YES 45 Every Little Thing comes to mind)

The Ventures - The Savage/The Chase

I love the Ventures!

Excello Gospel Singers - Dreamin Of Heaven/Freedom After Awhile

 I woke up early and could not get back to sleep so I thought I would post a promo Peacock. 

Humpty and The Ivanhoes - Shy Guy

Traveling is hard. For a week I was on Eastern time staying in Mountain time. I am back on Eastern time but that does not mean my system has caught up. I did something I almost never do and that was sleep in.

The Miracles - (Come Round Here) I'm The One You Need

I spent the last week in Colorado and did some fantastic digging. I found a guy that was selling 400 promo 45's for $100 that belonged to his grandfather that was a DJ.  Lots of obscure rockabilly and some northern soul...super excited by what I saw. It took 5 boxes to mail them and they should arrive tomorrow. I also hit record stores and a record show in Colorado Springs, where I picked up some cool punk 45s like a signed Stranglers 45, some XTC and Ramones (yes, future posts). My flight did not get into Raleigh until 12:30am this morning so I didn't get home until 2:45am...Cooper was super happy to see me and did the doggy dance...he loves my wife but I'm the one he needs (yeah, right).

The Dupont Circles- My Picasso Girlfriend/Inch Worm/Sputnik, 53 Bicycles

A really nice 4 song 45. 

Lloyd Cole and the Commotions - Lost Weekend

Probably the first Lloyd Cole song I heard. This was one of the 12" singles that turned up missing and I managed to buy another one. Recently scored the 45 and picture sleeve.

The Schramms - Heart Not Within

Dave Schramm was first in Yo La Tengo and is featured on their very first LP. After he left, he formed The Schramms, and I discovered their lp's via the Okra label. This was a one off on Matador. I love thier records although I will admit I heard their most recent one and it really did not grab me which is very unfortunate. I was fortunate to see Dave play with Yo La Tengo in Durham pre Covid.