What's that one holy grail record that's missing from your collection?

Couldn't agree more, it was clearly a joke and a damn funny one at that.

 

I'm missing about 1000 holy grails, but I don't worry too much about it.

 

I'm curious about the reissues as well. I'll probably hold out for an affordable original, though.

 

"Toomorrow" soundtrack. Olivia Newton-John and friends. On vinyl. 1970.

 

Maybe because this is the oldest joke on the SH Forums? It can still be funny though!

 

Mine is Gus Cannon's Walk Right In on Stax. It is only LP I am missing from the initial Stax/Volt era (62-68). I've read many times there were only 500 copies printed of this one. I haven't been able to verify this pressing information, but unfortunately, I've never seen a physical copy of it either.

 

My "holy grail" album would have to be a sealed Livingston Capitol first state Stereo Y&T Beatles butcher album.

But as a HUGE: Beatles / Dylan / King Crimson collector there are numerous HG type discs...
Now I'm in to TP's and Acetates by these three... and that is an ongoing hunt for original pieces.
I truly believe and absolutely call these rarities holy grail items.

 

LOL, just saw the Bert and Ernie one in a thrift store.

I own this one - the cover of this just makes you go "hmmmmmmm".

 

Lewis - L'Amour on R.A.W. Records

 

White Album #1

 

Fortunately, Joni's original LPs are usually in good shape (except Court and Spark, typically...and Miles of Aisles...in my experiences)...I have a NM For the Roses, and a NM Don Juan's Reckless Daughter. When I got them (and to this day), they looked like they'd never been played, without even the slightest crinkle or fray on the jacket, and no ring-wear whatsoever. Flawlessly stored since the 1970s, both of them.

 

Too many holy grails I'd like to have. Here are some examples.

- The Beatles Please Please Me UK 1st pressing (black/gold label) in mono
- A promo pressing of one of Pink Floyd's early singles (e.g. 'Apples And Oranges')
- Coldplay's demo/promo tape Ode To Deodorant/Brothers & Sisters
- Depeche Mode's early demo tapes (1980)

 

Lord Melody's The Mighty Lord Melody in Living Stereo. Someone must have it.

 

May you never find your holy grail.

I was always looking for a copy of the GTO's "Permanent Damage" with booklet. Heard "Circular Circulation" on the Zapped compilation and thought it fun. I found a lot of interesting stuff while looking. Passed on a third state butcher cover at the old Rhino on Westwood for $60. Thought it was overpriced. Actually still do. Eventually bought a copy of the GTO album on Ebay, listened to it once and got bored with collecting.

 

Throbbing Gristle, Second Annual Report with sticker.

I bought one when it came out, stuck the sticker on a door, played it a few times, sold it. Now I dream about getting it back. Also the first Temple ov Psychic Youth album with the free record. Same story, bought it, played it, sold it on. I want them because they remind me of my youth...yet I know it cannot possibly live up to my memory. It's best I never get either of these records.....

 

I guess that records are easier to listen to before buying these days because of Youtube, etc.

I chased a lot of vintage albums back in the 90's, only to be disappointed with some of them after finally getting a copy. It turned me off to paying collectors prices for things. In fact, I switched to collecting 45s rather than albums because I thought it was a lot more fun.

 

Some "Grails" for me. Although, most are a matter of not wanting to pay the ridiculous prices these things are commanding..
Beatles Yesterday and Today- "Buther" cover
John Lennon-Wedding Album
Paul McCartney- Flaming Pie. Chaos and Creation, Memory Almost Full
Tom Petty- Wildflowers and The Last DJ
Dennis Wilson-Pacific Ocean Blue
Elvis Presley Original Sun 45 or 78s
Elvis Presley FTD Lps

 

Do the words, "Tongue In Cheek", mean anything to you

 

A SACD of Aerosmith "Rocks".

Rick A.

 

Speaking of SACDs, my Holy Grail is

Roxy Music, Avalon

 

An original pressing of Guided By Voices - Propellor.

 

I'd probably say a pristine Pink Island ITCOTCK and a pristine US WLP of Close to the Edge. I've seen those promos floating around discogs and ebay, but they're in so poor condition I don't see any point in getting them, especially since they command around $80 at least in only G+ condition or so.

 

Hoodoo Gurus Ampology. Fortunately my other Holy Grail DID get a reissue, Crowded House Afterglow

 

Original vinyl "Paris 1919" by John Cale. US, UK, or France, anything NOT 4men w/beards!