Compo 10,326 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 LP sleeves were an artist's paradise. Some were so good that they are now being used as wall decorations and being framed. I bought these two yesterday for 80p each and although not among the best there is, they will do ok in my little museum of tat:: 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,534 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Probably the best two albums I ever bought Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeestonMick 263 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Wow nice, I gave those same albums away many moons ago and each one was covered in vinyl and were perfect. I tried selling a load (80+) on eBay and all I got was abuse so I gave 'em to charity. There are a few tasty ones here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Some fabulous art featured on some of the LP covers. I alwyas had a soft spot for some of the clever die-cut designs such as: The Faces Ooh La La Led Zeppelin III The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers Some of them were very creative and memorable and I feel their loss is a sad one to the music industry. They added a tactile and 'collector' feel to buying music which is less present nowadays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,084 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 #3 Went into Oxfam in West Bridgford the other day looking at LPs. They have a copy of Revolver for sale for only £150. Other Beatles albums ranged from £30 up to £75. We walked out thinking that they must be having a laugh! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Rob,Oxfam have their own vinyl maestro..who prices them..he/she must be about 15 as the prices are way off beam. I have framed some Rolling stones album jackets.Garrard & Lofthouse were great quality and 'clarfoil' sleeves always last!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Just been on E-Bay Revolver price range £5 - £350 I thinkk it depends on if the LP is a "first pressing" sleeve in good condition & disc scratch free Are there any other reasons.? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I have a USA copy of Revolver.. fold over sleeve, A spankin copy of Sgt Peppers gatefold..on the Odeon label. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeestonMick 263 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 The best offer I got was they'd pick up for free! There were a couple of early Rolling Stones albums, both with my sisters initials on the back I seem to remember. I'm still amazed she hasn't mentioned it over the years. There were a few more, don't ever mention the Everlys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I always liked this "Roger Dean classic 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Would never buy off EEk-Bay.got to see vinyl in the real.BTW you can wash your records, to lift crap out of the grooves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 When I had vinyl I always washed my discs but only in luke warm water. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Roger Dean did the cover to Gravy Train:'staircase To The Day'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Not an LP but a single, I still have a picture sleeve 7 inch of this. There's a local connection because the band were from Mansfield. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 You are spot on Cliff..and a Ravenshead connection..via art failure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted December 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Bubblewrap: I think Roger Dean's Yes albums are all classics. I have a couple and I shall dig out 'Tales from a Topographic ocean' and photograph it for this thread, maybe tomorrow. A friend of mine, when I lived in Nottingham, used to know Roger Dean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Remember a band, Race Against Time, think they were also North Nott's but could be wrong, also recall Radium and Parallax. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 On 12/18/2015 at 8:20 PM, Guest said: Garrard & Lofthouse That's a blast from the past, instantly screams Mayall and Decca to me! There's also a inner's and outer's debate regarding this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David sheridan 159 Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 I used to like seeing Kate bush album covers , poor lass always looked like she'd been dragged thru an hedge backwards !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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