Candlelight Antiques [Elkmont AL]

 

As I sped across the border into Tennessee, I spotted Candlelight on the way out.  I know an antique mall when I see one and couldn't believe my luck.  Besides checking a new state off the list, I'd be able to hit another spot on the way back.

Not surprised to see that just about every other booth had some records.  Here is the first booth I checked out, just inside the front door.

Scary that I can ID that LP in the back without getting close, or even seeing the front jacket (5th Dimension, Live album, and it is in my collection!)

I visited Alabama once, many years ago. but I was in a bit of a rush and only hit up a couple thrift stores as I sped out of town (I drove from Mobile all the way back to Chicago).  Things feel a bit more official now!

Mobile Alabama Run

Got into Alabama late so I focused on two stores in close proximity I knew I'd have time to get in and out of before they closed.

GOODWILL

Second Goodwill in a day that his their vinyl deep in a corner. I became frantic, searching before my anxiety was allayed. 

A number of the records were water damaged including the one I purchased but it was minimal enough and seemed to be confined to the jacket. Best of all, I have a streak of top 10 quartet albums starting in 1959 so it would have been easy to find a dupe....but '63 is new by me!

AMERICAS THRIFT STORE

I didn't pull anything out of here but found the peculiar 7" below which came with an insert that seemed to outline some kind of dance steps. Also: Charley Pride album with a chunk missing and an Epic era Eng single still in its company sleeve which I almost grabbed. 

They used the detestable magazine racks but they had much rack space and little records so bending was not required. 

The hunt did not take long and I moved onto a couple dozen oysters at Wintzell's before I hit the sack. En route to Louisville  in 3, 2, 1.....