Basement find: Hendrix with mysterious inscription
Found in a basement in Cleveland. Electric Ladyland, first pressing. Inside sleeve has “J.M. – Summer ’69 – Never forget” written in pencil. Ring any bells?
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Have you ever wondered what happened to your old records? The ones you sold at a garage sale, or left behind when you moved, or traded away for something you thought was cooler at the time?
This is a place to reconnect with your lost vinyl. Post a description of the record you're looking for, with as many identifying details as you can remember. Maybe it had your name written on the label, or a coffee stain on the cover, or a specific skip in track three.
And if you've found a record that seems like it has a story, post it here too. Help someone find their way back to a piece of their past.
The Beatles “Sgt. Pepper” – belonged to Sarah in Ann Arbor?
Purchased at an estate sale in Michigan. Has “Property of Sarah Thompson, Ann Arbor High School 1968” stamped inside. Would love to return this to its owner.
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Looking for: Pink Floyd “Dark Side” with ticket stub inside
Sold in 1987 at a garage sale in Portland, OR. It had a concert ticket stub from the ’73 tour tucked inside the gatefold. My biggest regret— if anyone has it, please contact me.
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Old Replacements “Let It Be” – Chicago connection
Found at Reckless Records. Phone number written in Sharpie on back cover (312 area code) and a cigarette burn on the top‑right corner. Sound familiar to anyone?
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Searching: Clash “London Calling” from my college dorm
Left behind at UC Berkeley in 1985. My initials “R.J.” carved into the bottom‑right corner of the cover with a pen. Long shot, but worth trying.
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Fleetwood Mac “Rumours” with handwritten lyrics inside
Found at a thrift store in Austin, TX. Someone copied out all the lyrics by hand on notebook paper folded inside. Beautiful handwriting—too personal to keep.
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David Bowie “Ziggy Stardust” – belonged to someone named Marcus
Rescued from a dumpster in Brooklyn. “Marcus – Don’t ever change – Lisa” written on the inner sleeve. This record deserved better than a garbage heap.
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WANTED: Led Zeppelin IV from Phoenix, 1979
My brother and I co‑owned this one. Our names were written on the label with different colored markers. Disappeared during a house party. Still hoping it’s out there.
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Joy Division “Unknown Pleasures” with Seattle store sticker
Has a price sticker from long‑closed Seattle shop Cellophane Square and water damage on one corner. Anyone remember selling this off?
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Ramones “Road to Ruin” – Philly punk scene circa 1982
Found at a record convention. Back cover has a flyer for a 1982 Philly punk show taped to it—bands listed include Dead Milkmen and The Replacements.
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Prince “Purple Rain” – belonged to Jennifer, Los Angeles 1984
Estate‑sale find. “Jennifer’s – DO NOT TOUCH” in huge letters on the cover, plus a Polaroid from the Purple Rain premiere tucked inside.
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Looking for: Smiths “The Queen Is Dead” from Boston dorm
Lent it out at a party in 1988 and never got it back. Track listing written on the spine in my handwriting. BU campus. Still bitter.
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Nirvana “Nevermind” with setlist from ’92 show
Found at a garage sale in Olympia, WA. Inside was a folded setlist from a 1992 show (venue unclear). Feels like it belongs in the right hands.
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