DropTheNeedle

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Last updated on May 30, 2026

Welcome to DropTheNeedle.etsy.com! Thanks for checking out the shop. Here you'll find a variety of vintage vinyl records and collectibles. I've been an avid record collector and music enthusiast for over 40 years. New items are added regularly, so check back often. Have a look around and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you're looking for a particular album.

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We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience.

Etsy buyer on Jun 22, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

So glad to find this for a reasonable price.

Xanadu Vinyl Record Album Totally 1980s Stage & Screen Pop Culture Jeff Lynne "Xanadu" (1980 MCA records with ELO and O.Newton-John)

Xanadu Vinyl Record Album Totally 1980s Stage & Screen Pop Culture Jeff Lynne "Xanadu" (1980 MCA records with ELO and O.Newton-John)
Lauren on Apr 24, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Condition. Followed the shop to see if I can grab any more Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac Vinyls for the future.

Fleetwood Mac Vinyl "Rumours" Record ORIGINAL 1970s Classic Rock and Roll Stevie Nicks Soft Rock (1977 Wb w/"Go Your Own Way", "Dreams")

Fleetwood Mac Vinyl "Rumours" Record ORIGINAL 1970s Classic Rock and Roll Stevie Nicks Soft Rock (1977 Wb w/"Go Your Own Way", "Dreams")
Vickie on Jul 29, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Cat Stevens had one of those voices you could pick out as soon as you heard one of his songs starting to play. This is a great album of the greatest hits of Cat Stevens. Plays Great, The album is in great condition as well. Great value and quality for the price. Packaged and shipped with care. Thanks so much. Vickie D.

Cat Stevens "Greatest Hits" Vinyl Record 1970s Folk Pop Rock Peace Love Soft Rock Spirituality (1975 A&M w/"Peace Train," NO poster)

Cat Stevens "Greatest Hits" Vinyl Record 1970s Folk Pop Rock Peace Love Soft Rock Spirituality (1975 A&M w/"Peace Train," NO poster)
Vickie on Jul 29, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

I have always liked the Little River Band, this Album is in great condition and plays well along with those greatest hits. Great quality and value for the prize. Package and shipped with care. Thanks so much. Vickie D. 😊

Vintage 1970's Music AUSTRALIA IMPORT Vinyl Little River Band "It's A Long Way There: Greatest Hits" Album(1978 EMI repress w/"Reminiscing")

Vintage 1970's Music AUSTRALIA IMPORT Vinyl Little River Band "It's A Long Way There: Greatest Hits" Album(1978 EMI repress w/"Reminiscing")
Richard on Jul 27, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

great experience

Hall and Oates VINYL "Rock N Soul Part 1 (Greatest Hits)" Vintage Record Album (1983 Rca w/"Maneater","Sarah Smile" w/FOLDOUT POSTER)

Hall and Oates VINYL "Rock N Soul Part 1 (Greatest Hits)" Vintage Record Album (1983 Rca w/"Maneater","Sarah Smile" w/FOLDOUT POSTER)
Vickie on Jul 22, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

I just love Elton John‘s music, especially in the 80s. This is one Album I did not have and I love all the songs. It will take me back to when I was in my 20s. Great quality and value for the price. Packaged and shipped with care. Thanks so much. Vickie D. 😊

Elton John "Greatest Hits" Vinyl Record Album 1970s British Pop Rock and Roll Star (1974 RCA Record Club w/"Rocket Man", "Crocodile Rock")

Elton John "Greatest Hits" Vinyl Record Album 1970s British Pop Rock and Roll Star (1974 RCA Record Club w/"Rocket Man", "Crocodile Rock")
Emily on Jul 17, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

arrived in great condition and as described!

Jimmy Buffett "Volcano" Vinyl Record Album 1970s Country Rock and Roll Parrothead Island Life LP Partying Sailor (1979 MCA w/"Fins")

Jimmy Buffett "Volcano" Vinyl Record Album 1970s Country Rock and Roll Parrothead Island Life LP Partying Sailor (1979 MCA w/"Fins")
Emily on Jul 17, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

great purchase from this seller!

Jimmy Buffett "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" Vinyl Record Album Drinking Drunk PARTY (1977 ABC w/"Margaritaville") Sale

Jimmy Buffett "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" Vinyl Record Album Drinking Drunk PARTY (1977 ABC w/"Margaritaville") Sale
Victoria on Jul 16, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Sinatra's voice sounds perfect on my record player!

Frank Sinatra Vintage Vinyl "Come Fly With Me" Record Album LP (1984 Capitol Reissue w/"April In Paris","Blue Hawaii","Autumn In New York")

Frank Sinatra Vintage Vinyl "Come Fly With Me" Record Album LP (1984 Capitol Reissue w/"April In Paris","Blue Hawaii","Autumn In New York")
Lorie on Jul 13, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Exactly what I was looking for. Excellent shape as described! Shipping was quick and well packaged

Elton John "Greatest Hits Volume 2" Vinyl Record Album, Vintage 1970s Classic Rock LP (1977 MCA Reissue w/"Philadelphia Freedom","Levon")

Elton John "Greatest Hits Volume 2" Vinyl Record Album, Vintage 1970s Classic Rock LP (1977 MCA Reissue w/"Philadelphia Freedom","Levon")

About DropTheNeedle

Vintage Vinyl Record Albums, Collectable LP Records

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Vintage Vinyl Record Albums, Collectable LP Records

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I've been an avid record collector and music enthusiast for more than 35 years. Have a look around and feel free to contact me with any questions.

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Last updated on February 16, 2023

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Vinyl record and jacket/sleeve grading are detailed in my Shop Policies under "Additional policies and FAQs." I do my best to photograph and describe each album's condition, but feel free to contact me with questions before purchasing.

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Eric Clapton/Derek And The Dominos "Layla" Vinyl ORIGINAL Record 2LP 1970's Classic Rock (1970 ATCO w/"Layla","Little Wing") Vinyl Sale

Back To The Future Vinyl ORIGINAL Record 1980s Comedy Sci Fi Movie Soundtrack "Back to the Future" (1985 RECORD CLUB w/"Back In Time")

Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris Vinyl "Trio" Record Album 1980s Country Pop LP (1987 WB w/"To Know Him Is To Love Him")

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Vintage 1980's Music Vinyl The Jam "Beat Surrender" Record 12" E.P. Mod Rock Funk Soul (1983 Polydor w/"Shopping","Stoned Out Of My Mind")

Vinyl Sale Leo Sayer "Endless Flight" Vinyl Record Albums LPs 1970s Pop Soft Rock Easy Listening (1976 WB w/"You Make Me Feel Like Dancing")

Frank Sinatra "No One Cares" Vinyl ORIGINAL Record Album LP 1950's Mid-Century Pop Blues Vocals Last Call Songs Bar (1959 Capitol MONO)

Joni Mitchell "Clouds" Vinyl Record Album LP 1960's Folk Rock and Roll Pop (1969 Reprise w/"Both Sides, Now", "Chelsea Morning")

Elvis Presley "Moody Blue" ORIGINAL Vintage BLUE Vinyl Collectable Record Album 1970's Rock and Roll (1977 RCA w/"Unchained Melody")

Outlaw Country Vintage 1970's Vinyl "Wanted: The Outlaws" Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter, Tompall Glaser (1970's RCA Reissue)

Cyndi Lauper Vinyl "She's So Unusual" Record Album 1980s Dance Pop Ballads Party Girl Power (Orig.1983 CBS w/"Girls Just Want To Have Fun")

It's A Beautiful Day 1960s San Francisco Psychedelic Rock "It's A Beautiful Day" (1970's Columbia Reissue w/ "White Bird") Vintage Vinyl

The Grateful Dead "Aoxomoxoa" 1960's Psychedelic Rock Vinyl Record Album (1974 WB Records Re-Issue w/"St. Stephen","China Cat Sunflower")

Elton John LP Vinyl Album 1970s British Pop Rock and Roll Hits "Milestones: 1970-1980" (Scarce 1980 Ktel)

Breakfast at Tiffany's (Audrey Hepburn) Love Lovers Romantic Music from the Motion Picture w/ Henry Mancini (STEREO 1961 Rca w/"Moon River")

Frank Sinatra "Sinatra's Sinatra" Vinyl Record Album 1950s Mid Century Vocals Easy Listening Nelson Riddle (1963 Stereo Reprise Records)

The Eagles Vinyl "Greatest Hits" Record ORIGINAL 1970s Country Rock Pop Don Henley Glenn Frey (1970's Elektra w/"Desperado","Take It Easy")

Rush "2112" Vinyl Record Album RARE COLLECTABLE 1970s Canadian Prog Rock N Roll Geddy Lee(1983 Record Club Reissue w/"A Passage To Bangkok")

1960s Sci-Fi Movie Vinyl Music "2001: A Space Odyssey" Record Album 'Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' Stanley Kubrick (1968 MGM)

Heavy Metal Vinyl Soundtrack "Heavy Metal" Record REISSUE 1980's Music Journey Black Sabbath Blue Oyster Cult Stevie Nicks (1980s Full Moon)

Richard Pryor "Wanted: Live in Concert" Vinyl Record Stand Up Comedy Album (Original 2LP 1978 WB w/"Jim Brown", "White and Black People")

The Beatles Vinyl Record 1960s Pop Art Rock and Roll Paul McCartney John Lennon "Abbey Road" (1969 Apple w/"Come Together", "Her Majesty")

Lynyrd Skynyrd "Street Survivors" (ORIGINAL Recalled Flame Cover FIRST PRESSING) Vinyl Record 1970s Classic Rock Gary Rossington (1977 Mca)

1980's Movie Pop Culture Vinyl Soundtrack "D.C. Cab" Various Artists Schlock Fest Mr. T /Gary Busey (1983 Mca w/"The Dream")

80's Music Rick Springfield "Working Class Dog" Vinyl Record Pop Rock and Roll (1981 RCA Repress w Barcode w/"Jessie's Girl")

Journey Vinyl "Captured: LIVE" 2LP 1980s AOR Pop Rock Ballads Classic Rock Steve Perry Neal Schon (Original 1981 Cbs Demo w/Foldout POSTER!)

Sex Pistols SPOKEN WORD Vinyl Record Album "Some Product: Carri on Sex Pistols" Sid Vicious (1979 English IMPORT - Green/Red Virgin Records)

Depeche Mode ORIGINAL "Some Great Reward" Vinyl Vintage Record Album LP 1980's Music Electronic Synthpop (1984 Sire w/"People Are People")

U2 Vinyl "LIVE: Rattle And Hum" ORIGINAL Record Album 1980s Irish Rock and Roll Pop Political Bono The Edge U2 LIVE (1988 Island 2Lp)

Vinyl RARE FACTORY SEALED Duane Allman and Gregg Allman "The Hour Glass: 1967-1969" 2LP Album Commercial Soul Pop (1973 w/"Power Of Love")

Olivia Newton-John "Greatest Hits" Vintage Vinyl Covergirl Country Pop Love Songs Music 1970s (1977 Mca w/"I Honestly Love You")

Molly Hatchet Vinyl 2LP "Double Trouble Live" Record Albums 1980s LIVE Southern Rock and Roll Jam (1985 Epic w/"Flirtin' With Disaster")

Madonna "Like A Virgin" Vintage ORIGINAL Vinyl Record 1980s Dance Pop Sex Controversy (1984 WB w/"Material Girl", "Dress You Up","Angel")

Top Gun Vinyl Record ORIGINAL Soundtrack LP "Top Gun" Tom Cruise Vinyl Movie Soundtrack (1986 CBS w/"Danger Zone", "Playing with the Boys")

ORIGINAL "Hot Ones" 2LP VINYL Various 1970's Music ABBA / Parliament / Barry White / Player (1978 K-Tel w/"Thank You For Being A Friend")

The Band (w/ Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters) "The Last Waltz" 1970s Rock and Roll Rockers LP (1978 WB - ORIGINAL issue with booklet)

Van Morrison "Tupelo Honey" Vintage Vinyl Album Record LP 1970s Classic Rock Irish Rhythm and Blues Folk Romantic (1971 WB Reissue)

Janis Joplin "Greatest Hits" Vinyl Record Album 1960s Classic Rock Blues Soul (1970s Columbia re-issue w/"Me And Bobby McGee")

The Police Vinyl "Regatta De Blanc" ORIGINAL Record Album 1980s Pop Rock and Roll Reggae Influence Sting (1979 A&M w/"Message In A Bottle")

Grateful Dead Vinyl Record LP "What A Long Strange Trip It's Been: The Best of" (1979 reissue WB w/"Dark Star", "St. Stephen")

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