Normally covered with merchandise, today, nothing but frost.

With yesterday a complete washout with the cold rain, I figured I had to get out today. Even though a cold front came through last night, I wasn’t going to let that stop me from getting some vinyl. I knew the Old Man was holding a stash for me, so if anything, I’d have a handful of 45s. Let me tell you, it was cold. I say that because we’ve been lucky this this year so far. Today was the coldest morning in a long time while digging. The thermometer read around 30 when I got on the road. The flea market wasn’t too crowded, but there were records to be found. I saw DJ Silent G digging through 80’s 12″s, while Eggbeard was trying to grab all the 78s. For a buck a piece, he made out pretty well. That was a big enough distraction because I grabbed some Blue Note Jazz, his eagle eyes weren’t sharp this AM. Flea market people are shady (to say the least), and I witnessed a classic shady move. People come real early, sell a bunch of junk, then take off before they have to pay the man. This cat did just that. He also left a bunch of junk behind, and the scavengers were picking like vultures in the desert. Unfortunately, some of the stuff left behind was for a huge Italian man. One of his tables got stolen. He obviously paid the guy before he left, and the guy left his tables behind. This dude looked like he was going to kill. I just kept listening to records. I eventually made my way over to Psych Dave, who always has great stuff for me. There weren’t a lot of 45s today, but I filled up on some Jazz, Blues, Reggae, and a Psych record he threw in. He’s good like that. I had my eyes on a Nolan record, but my man Ken got to it before me. I don’t mind losing out on records to guys I like. He’s a great guy who I’m told has a sick collection, especially in the Psych genre. I’m wondering if I can convince him to make a mix? Maybe. All in all, it was cold as hell, but well worth the effort. Fingerless gloves were key today, however a pair of high top Vans were not. Note to self, layoff the skate shoes in November.

45s:

James Brown – Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag/ King
The Dells – I Sing A Rainbow/ Love IS Blue/ CAdet
Otis & Carla – Tramp/ Stax
Don Patterson – Sister Ruth/ Prestige
Al Kent – Where Do I Go From Here/ Ric Tic
The Fantastic Johnny C – Cool Broadway/ Phil LA of Soul
The Fascinations – Girls Are OutTo Get You/ Mayfield
The Continental 4 – Day By Day/ Jaywalking
Ed Townsend – Don’t Lead Me On/ Tru-Glow Town
Ray Charles – One Mint Julip/ Impulse!
Della Reese – Compared To What/ AVCO Embassy
Nina Simone – Young, Gifted and Black/ RCA
Aretha Franklin – The House That Jack Built/ Atlantic
The Emotions – Got To Be The Man/ Volt

Lps:

Jimmy Smith – The Incredible/ Blue Note
Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express – Live Oblivion Part 2/ RCA
Roy Brown – Yo Protesto/ Lara-Yari
The Temptations – In A Mellow Mood/ Gordy
Lion Roots – Vol.1/ Lion Inc.
John Lee Hooker – Mad Man Blues
Thelonious Monk – Underground/ Columbia
Clear Light – Clear Light/ Elecktra
Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon/ Capitol Promo with both posters and original stickers (I couldn’t pass this up!)

I will be dropping the joint collaboration between FleaMarket Funk and The Devil’s Music tomorrow, so get ready for a quality two part mix. Keep Diggin’!