First off, Happy New Years to all! Thank you so much for taking the time to checkout my music blog, whether you are new to the site or check on a regular basis, I thank you!
Because I don't buy as many new releases as I once did, I thought I would do a top ten list of used records I picked up in 2025. I bought way more used records last year than new ones, as new albums are getting super expensive and I'm always checking out the used record sections in my local record shops, garage sales, thrift shops, record swaps, collector shows and friends. Digging through a crate of records regardless where, is always an adventure, the thrill of the chase or find.
Here are my top ten finds of 2025 in no order.
Metal Church - Metal Church (1984)
An original pressing on Banzai Records. I actually got this album gifted to me from my buddy Nazz for Xmas in 2024, but I didn't get around to listening to it until last year, therefore it makes my top ten of 2025. A classic thrash metal album.
SNFU - ...And No One Else Wanted To Play (1985)
Edmonton punk band SNFU's debut album on BYO Records. I'm no expert on this stuff but from what I understand this is a fourth cover variation. Thanks to my buddy Scott for this copy.
Richard Thompson - Hand Of Kindness (1983)
An original pressing of this release on Hannibal Records by this awesome English singer/songwriter. This is a musician that my buddy Buzzard turned me onto 30 years ago. Have always liked this album and was very happy to find it on vinyl.
Johnny Winter - The Winter Of '88 (1988)
Another great find, some classic Johnny Winter. This was the album he was touring for the first time I saw Johnny in concert.
Bad Brains - I Against I (1986)
The third release from this Washington, DC hardcore punk, reggae band. An album I have always enjoyed and was happy to find a used copy for a decent price. This is a 2008 reissue.
Rush - Grace Under Pressure (1984)
Always thought I had this record on vinyl until I looked at my list, have it on CD and cassette but no vinyl, well I wasn't gonna miss out on this, a original pressing at a good price. Very happy to have this.
Girl - Wasted Youth (1982)
I picked this one up at a garage sale for three dollars. When I got it, I was just thinking I know this band for some reason but nothing was clicking. As I'm listening to the album, I'm thinking I recognize this voice. After a few songs it all came to me, Phillip Lewis of L.A. Guns is the lead singer before he joined them, and on guitar is Phil Collen who would later go onto join Def Leppard. A great British glam rock record.
Faces - A Nod Is As Good As A Wink...To A Blind Horse (1971)
Another band my buddy Buzzard turned me onto many years ago. I have this album on CD but had to have a vinyl copy. I was reading a Faces biography at the time, so i really wanted a copy of this on vinyl. Well, lo and behold I stop at the local record shop Blackbyrd Myoozik and have a look at the used records as I always do, and I found a copy. Such a great rock n' roll record!
Motorhead - Iron Fist (1982)
Why I never had this album on any format is beyond me. I could've sworn I did, but nope. So, wasn't going to let this copy pass me by. An absolute classic album!
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Joan Jett - The First Sessions (2015 RSD Release)
I'm a big fan of Joan Jett so when I saw this in the used bins I had to do a double look. I don't recall this album from Record Store Day. Demos and such from 1979.
