Never Expected Perfection

October 29, 2012

FOUND by Christopher in Covina, California

I bought a vinyl copy of Movin’ With Nancy by Nancy Sinatra at a thrift store a few months ago. When I went to play the album I found this letter inside a little envelope, addressed to Mary from Sam. I wonder if Sam gave Mary this album and if she listened to it with her family. I also wonder what parental problem Mary was having and what they did when they met at noon.

Fresh as a Daisy

March 21, 2012

FOUND by Dr. Necessitor at a Goodwill

Found tucked in the sleeve of an album that I bought at Goodwill (Emitt Rhodes self-titled solo debut). Dated August, 1974.

I Need a Cheerleader

December 17, 2010

FOUND by Kristina in San Ramon, California

This was tucked in the sleeve of a Van Morrison record my grandma purchased for me at a thrift store. I don’t know whether the note was written or the foot was drawn first. Neither scenario makes much sense, but I like them.

Christmas Rapping

November 27, 2009

FOUND by Joe Crain in Grass Valley, California

Found this in the sleeve of a record I bought from a local thrift store. The record was the single “In the Spirit” by Twilight 22, an 80′s rap song with a Christmas theme.

Proud Frankie

July 6, 2009

FOUND by Mike in Savannah, Georgia

I got this record at the local flea market. I bought it from someone who definitely wasn’t Frankie’s parents. I researched this “Frankie” and found out that it probably is Franky Bandy, who actually started this “TearDrop” Records in Chicago.

Loverboy Gallows

November 11, 2008

FOUND by Grace Lanz in Minneapolis, Minnesota

I found this picture in a “Loverboy” record I bought for 99 cents at my local Goodwill. I’m not sure of the location or the date it was taken.

Cocksucker Sinatra

July 6, 2008

FOUND by Chelsea A. in an A to Z Auto Repair

On the way to the movies, I spotted this sign on the side of the road. I had to come back a second time in order to pick it up. It wasn’t until then did I see that its lovely little message was sprawled on a Frank Sinatra album. Hope he got the rent.

I Almost Feel Creative Tonite

May 24, 2006

FOUND by Justin Dexter in El Toro, California

In 1994 I bought the Bob Dylan Greatest Hits Vol. 2 LP at Discount Records (R.I.P.) and this 45 was stuck in the sleeve with the original two records.