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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4.9 (2957)

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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.

Sharon on Sep 22, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

ZZ Top Eliminator arrived quickly and was exactly how the seller described it. The album played flawlessly without pops and crackles. The cover is in excellent condition, which is hard to find in first pressing of older albums. I hope to do more business with this seller in the future. This seller is honest and their integrity is evident.

ZZ Top "Eliminator" Vinyl Vintage Record Album LP 80's Music Blues Rock Guitar (1983 WB w/"Legs","Gimme All Your Lovin","Sharp Dressed Man")

ZZ Top "Eliminator" Vinyl Vintage Record Album LP 80's Music Blues Rock Guitar (1983 WB w/"Legs","Gimme All Your Lovin","Sharp Dressed Man")
Sharon on Sep 22, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

This album arrived quickly. It also was exactly as the seller described. It played flawlessly with little background noise audible between tracts, which is excellent for an album of this age. This seller is honest and shows integrity, I hope to do more business with in the future.

Boston "Don't Look Back" Vinyl ORIGINAL Record Album 1970s Classic Rock Electric Guitar Tom Scholz (1978 CBS w/"Feelin' Satisfied")

Boston "Don't Look Back" Vinyl ORIGINAL Record Album 1970s Classic Rock Electric Guitar Tom Scholz (1978 CBS w/"Feelin' Satisfied")
Yvette on Sep 20, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Album is awesome and seller communicated shipping expectations right away.

Vision Quest ORIGINAL Vinyl 1980's Journey/Madonna/Don Henley/Dio Rock and Roll Soundtrack "Vision Quest" (Geffen 1985 w/"Only The Young")

Vision Quest ORIGINAL Vinyl 1980's Journey/Madonna/Don Henley/Dio Rock and Roll Soundtrack "Vision Quest" (Geffen 1985 w/"Only The Young")
Etsy buyer on Sep 17, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

In great shape. Plays without issue. Trusted seller. Bought many. Never disappointed

Aerosmith (with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry) Vinyl "Aerosmith" Record Album 1970s Classic Rock Boston Debut (1976 Reissue CBS w/"Dream On")

Aerosmith (with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry) Vinyl "Aerosmith" Record Album 1970s Classic Rock Boston Debut (1976 Reissue CBS w/"Dream On")
Etsy buyer on Sep 17, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Searched hard for a decent copy of this album. Its in great shape for its age.

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

The Beatles Vinyl Record 1960s Pop Art Rock and Roll Paul McCartney John Lennon "Abbey Road" (1969 Apple w/"Come Together", "Her Majesty")
Etsy buyer on Sep 17, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Love Dylan. I trust this seller. Descriptions are spot on and has a great selection of what I would call the best era of music

Bob Dylan "Real Live" Vintage Vinyl Record Album 1980's LIVE music Folk Rock and Roll (1984 CBS w/"Highway 61 Revisited","Tombstone Blues")

Bob Dylan "Real Live" Vintage Vinyl Record Album 1980's LIVE music Folk Rock and Roll (1984 CBS w/"Highway 61 Revisited","Tombstone Blues")
Carolea on Sep 11, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Packed with care. Very quick to ship. Will order again. Thank you!

Vintage 1960's Classic Rock and Roll The Who "Tommy" Vinyl Record Album LP 60's British Rock (1973 MCA Reissue w/"Pinball Wizard","Sparks")

Vintage 1960's Classic Rock and Roll The Who "Tommy" Vinyl Record Album LP 60's British Rock (1973 MCA Reissue w/"Pinball Wizard","Sparks")
Daniel on Sep 10, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Receipt delayed because of seller's vacation, however was worth the wait!

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

The Band (w/ Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters) "The Last Waltz" 1970s Rock and Roll Rockers LP (1978 WB - ORIGINAL issue with booklet)
Mary on Sep 4, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Ordered it for grandson's birthday. He has said the sound quality was great.

Marvin Gaye "Every Great Motown Hit" Vinyl Record Album (1983 Columbia Record Club edition)

Marvin Gaye "Every Great Motown Hit" Vinyl Record Album (1983 Columbia Record Club edition)
Jeff on Aug 26, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

This item was mint! Very happy

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

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

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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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Last updated on Dec 17, 2025

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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")

Dirty Dancing ORIGINAL Vintage Vinyl Record 1980s Stage and Screen Movie Soundtrack Patrick Swayze (RCA 1987 w/"I Had The Time Of My Life")

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

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

Wrestling Icon Freddie Blassie "King Of Men" LIMITED EDITION Vintage Custon Vinyl EP Record (1977 Rhino w/"Pencil Neck Geek","U.S. Male")

George Strait "Something Special" ORIGINAL VINYL Record Album 1980's Country Hits (1985 Mca w/"The Chair", "You're Something Special To Me")

Mel Brooks "High Anxiety: Mel Brooks 'Greatest Hits' Featuring The Film Scores Of John Morris" Vinyl (1978 Asylum w/"Springtime For Hitler")

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

1980's Movie Soundtrack "Johnny Handsome" Vinyl ORIGINAL Record Album Ry Cooder Music Mickey Rourke Thriller (SCARCE PROMO 1989 Wb)

1980s 'Til Tuesday (with Aimee Mann) Vinyl ORIGINAL Record "Voices Carry" Album MTV New Wave Pop Alternative Rock (1985 CBS w/"Voices Carry"

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

Lord of the Rings/Bo Hansson's Vinyl RARE PROMO Collectable Record Album 1970s "Music Inspired by 'Lord of the Rings'" (1972 Famous Chrisma)

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

Classic Rock 1970's Music Supertramp "Breakfast In America" Vinyl Record Vintage 70's Pop Rock Hits (1979 A&M Reissue w/"The Logical Song")

Halloween Vinyl "Alfred Hitchcock Presents Ghost Stories For Young People" Record Album 1960's Ghosts, Spirits, Hobgoblins (1962 Golden)

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

Nazareth "Hot Tracks (Best Of)" Vintage Vinyl ORIGINAL Record 1970's Classic Rock and Roll Scottish Hard Rock (1977 A&M w/"Hair Of The Dog")

Vintage 1970's Music Vinyl "Troublemakers" Record 2LP Album Various Artists New Wave Punk Rock (1980 Wb w/"Anarchy In The U.S.A.","Temper")

Bob Dylan & The Band "Before The Flood" Vinyl Record Album LIVE 2LP Garth Hudson/Bob Dylan/Levon Helm/Robbie Robertson (Original 1974 WB)

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")

The Band Vinyl "The Best Of" Record Album 1970s Canadian Roots Rock Pop Americana LP (1970's Capitol Reissue w/"Up On Cripple Creek")

Lynyrd Skynyrd "Gold & Platinum" COLLECTABLE IMPORT 2LP Vinyl Record 1970's Classic Rock And Roll (1979 Gema w/"Free Bird", "Simple Man")

Classic Rock Bob Dylan "Blonde On Blonde" Vinyl 1960's Music Vintage Record Album LP (1970's Columbia w/"Just Like A Woman","I Want You")

Vintage Vinyl Country Collection "The Winning Hand" with Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Brenda Lee (1982 Monument)

Cary Grant Deborah Kerr Vinyl Record Album 1950s Mid Century Romantic Love soundtrack"An Affair To Remember"(MONO original 1957 6-eye label)

Vintage 1980's Music Vinyl "Shalamar" [with Jody Watley] "The Look" ORIGINAL Record Album 80's Soul Pop Dance (1983 Solar w/"Dead Giveaway")

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

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

The Eagles "Eagles: LIVE" 2LP Vinyl Record SoCal Country Rock and Roll Don Henley (orig 1980 Elektra w/"Hotel California" w/no poster)

The Judds "Why Not Me" Vinyl ORIGINAL Record Album 1980s Country and Western Pop Mother Daughter (1984 RCA debut w/"Mama He's Crazy")

ABBA 1970's Music Pop "Arrival" Vinyl Vintage Record Album 1970's Euro Disco Music Dance(1977 Atlantic reissue w/"Dancing Queen","Fernando")

A Chorus Line Vinyl Record Album 1970s Stage & Screen Original Cast Recording Singing (1980's Cbs Reissue w/"I Hope I Get It", "Sing")

Rolling Stones "Love You Live" Vinyl 2LP LIVE 1970's Music Classic Rock Album Mick Jagger Keith Richards (1977 RS Records w/"Brown Sugar")

Pink Floyd "The Wall" Vinyl Record LP Classic Rock Album Roger Waters (1979 Columbia Records- original lyric inner sleeves)

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

ORIGINAL 1970's Music Vinyl Allman Brothers Band "Eat A Peach" 2LP Record Album 70's Classic Rock and Roll (1972 Capricorn w/"Blue Sky")

Shooting Star "Hang On For Your Life" Vinyl ORIGINAL Record Album LP 1980s Kansas City Mo Power Pop Rock and Roll AOR (1981 Cbs)

Elton John Vinyl "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 1970s Music Classic Rock and Roll (1973 MCA w/ "Candle in the Wind","Bennie And The Jets")

Vinyl Sale Vinyl Soundtrack "Nocturna" 2LP Record Album 1970s Disco Erotica Dance Gloria Gaynor (Orig. 1979 MCA; RARE PROMO copy)

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