I’m Mike and after years building a vinyl collection, primarily of 60’s and 70’s albums and the odd 80’s, and while I still have the vague mental capacity to do so, I have decided to put them on the market. 

This is a rare opportunity to obtain classic albums from a private collection, very carefully looked after over the last 60+ years. Put together over the period 1962 to 1984, this collection of over 650 vinyl albums (and a few 45rpm 'singles') represents a life of loving music of all genres from classical to heavy metal. These are not 'pre-loved', they are 'still-loved'; lovingly cared for, each vinyl is a ‘one-off’ and quite a few are collector’s items, hard to find, very rare, absolute rubbish...

Why now? Good a time as any! Why am I doing this myself rather than sell to some vinyl dealer? Sorry, but I would have thought that was bleedin' obvious and anyway it's a bit of fun and something to do in my old age. It's also a good place to have a rant about some (by no means all) modern music and to give my ill-considered, unwanted and often innacurate views and remembrances of the music I own and love.

To whom am I aiming? I have no idea but let’s just say that if you’re reading this, whoever and wherever you are, you are probably a vinyl junky of some sort. This is a ‘Personal’ web site, designed, written and photographed by myself. So any mistakes, innacuracies are entirely 'mea culpa' and for which I also take no responsibility.... if anyone finds any mistakes keep them to yourself.

So my apologies if the album photos are not as good as the professional sites (I notice after taking photos that many albums have some dust on but they will be cleaned before posting) but I hope they are representative of the vinyls for sale here; however, if in doubt or you want additional information (maybe matrix details, etc.) feel free to contact me.

Unlike many sites, each sleeve and album has been photographed from each side as have most of the gatefold inners and album inserts (e.g. Lyric Sheets, Posters, Photos, etc.). Most are in very good condition although quite a number of album covers have fading on the spines.

Caveat Emptor: If you happen to be a fan of Ed Shearboredom, Lady Blah Blah or Tedious Taylor, then apart from one or two albums this site is probably not for you... but feel free to browse :-)

Please note that all comments and descriptions are my own personal views and may not reflect those of the artist, record companies, fans or rest of known universe.

So…

Welcome to my world!