My records, let me show you them!

Well, maybe not show you them, but talk about some of my favorite finds. This was sorta inspired by a post on Facebook a friend of mine started up.

• At a local, respected independent record store, I found the original pressing of Brian Eno and David Byrne's My Life in the Bush of Ghosts for only ten bucks. So yeah, I can finally listen to "Qu'ran".

• At a flea market in town, I found a guy who had several Nanci Griffith records. He sold all four for twenty bucks. The copy of Lone Star State of Mind ended up being autographed! The seller told me that I got lucky that he didn't notice it and charge me more for it.

• I already told this one, but I found several Talking Heads records (including the semi-rare pressing of Speaking in Tongues) and Brian Eno's Before and After Science at a flea market out in the Hill Country.

• I found decent-looking copies of the first two King Crimson albums at Half-Price Books. I also found Paul Simon's Graceland there too.

• At Waterloo Records, I found Tom Tom Club's debut album and The Legendary Christine Perfect Album.

If you are a vinyl lover, beginner collector, or just a music lover; share your stories and best finds!

One day, I hope to set up my father's old system and listen to all these gems. Until then, I have to deal with a dinky old record player with a mono speaker.