A collection of thrift store cassettes, tape fragments from the street, and vinyl oddities.
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Paper home recording disc.
Unknown Voice. Both sides have the same song, one with piano, and one a cappella.

The Mischievous Elf by Diana Ferdinand, February 2nd, 1957.
I found this 10” acetate recently at a thrift store in Gurnee, IL.
(Source: massmirage)
I found two more similar tapes that were still sealed.
Location: Chicago, IL 2011

This tape came in a nice slip case.
Location: Chicago, IL 2011


“Cracklin’ Rosie” - Frank Pellico (Neil Diamond cover)
After a little research I learned that this the organist for the Chicago Blackhawks. He was also the organist for the Chicago Cubs during part of the 70’s.The tracks are all organ & synthesizer heavy cover songs. It also contains versions of Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger”, the theme to Fame and Neil Diamond’s “Forever in Blue Jeans”. My guess is that the LP was released sometime in the early 80’s
Location: Elgin, IL 2011

Field recordings from Horni Briza, Czech Republic.
LOCATION: Chicago, IL 2011