After the late night DJing on Friday night, I couldn’t pull myself up to dig. The fact that a massive headache set in late that night and continued until Saturday morning did not help. So today I figured I’d hit the Spot. At any rate, I left and the thermometer was around 30, but with the wind, it said it felt like 25. 25 degrees? I decided to put the parka on, grab some gloves, and hit the road in the Volvo. Thank god the heat cranks in the brick, because it was definitely a bit, how you say, brisk? I was determined, I had a plan. There was a record show in Philly that my man Devil Dick was hitting up, and I figured most of the maniacs who buy for E Bay at the Spot would be heading to the City of Brotherly Love. My main thought was that Stinkie Steve would be there, and I wouldn’t have to watch him horde piles and piles of records from each table. I’ve heard he’s resorted to new tactics, where he collects stacks and stacks of vinyl and just puts them far away from everyone else, not looking at them, but alienating the rest of the diggers from even seeing any vinyl. Essentially, holding them hostage, as one prominent dealer pointed out to him. Unfortunately (or fortunately if you have time for his bullshit), he was there, shoulder length hair deep in some Lps. We’ve had our differences, but I somehow can’t feel like he still thinks he’s in grade school, because when we’re next to each other, he likes to call out each record out loud. A sort of: “Hey man, here’s a Billy Cobham record, I got to it first, na na na na na.” I just laugh because in his sociopath ways, he feels he is winning. If that is how you roll, I can take it, because really, this is where I get my best material. By the way Steve, is that your terd next to that car?

I ran into the Old Man, who said of course, he had some “rare stuff” for me to check out. We hit up a few junk tables, and he brought out his stash. His stash is dwindling, and I do find myself buying records I have already, but that’s cool with me, as I can always trade or sell the sides I have extras of. He’s a nice enough guy, surly at times, but has his regulars like me that keep him going. After the transaction we strolled around as we do every week, talking about vendors, looking for more records, and throwing back and forth the usual banter. We walked the circuit, and soon he was on his way. I ran into my man Wally, who was selling for the third week in a row. He had some decent stuff, so I picked up a few things from him. Most of the maniacs weren’t there. No Eggbeard, as I heard he hit up another flea market. I also heard today, he’s got another nickname, the Cherry Picker. He just cherry picks all the tables. He should be able to, the guy is there at 3 am. It doesn’t get light until 7! The Psycho Killer was there today, with some junk he found on the side of the road. He had his Elmer Fudd hat on and was trying his best to sell whatever he could. No Roller Skate Lady, no Cancer Face Guy, not even Saggy Red (who has been MIA for quite sometime). These cold days are for the hardcore, and I should be happy because once it starts to get warm, out come the droves of people. I did see Silent G though, who was perusing the bins. He had some great 80’s stuff (he’s the King of it), and hit the road just as I did. I’ll be back tomorrow, hopefully happy with a Liverpool win. It’s a Merseyside derby today with Everton, and we need this win. Here’s todays scores. A bit scarce, but better days are coming, like next week’s Record Swap and Sale at the Asbury Lanes. Be There!

45’s
Lyn Collins – Think About It/ People
George Freeman – New Improved Funk/ Groove Merchant
The Intruders – Wnder What Kind of Bag She’s In/ Gamble
Purple Image – Why/ De-Lite
Kenny Burrell – Soulero/ Cadet
The Zeet Band – Piggie Woogie/ Chess
Johnny “Hammond” Smith – Dirty Apple/ Prestige
Bobby Harris – / More of the Jerk/ Atlantic
Lou Courtney – Skate Now/ Riverside

Lps/ 33’s

Love Bug Starski – Do the Right Thing/ The Fever
Love Bug Starski – You Gotta Believe/ The Fever
Lighthouse – One Fine Morning/ Evolution (finally doubles!)
Shirley Scott – Something/ Atlantic
The Temptations – Cloud Nine/ Gordy

Keep Diggin’!