Bargain Corner
Earlier in the week, browsing through a second hand record bin in my local Charity Shop, I stumbled on a copy of Hank Mobley’s 1568.
A quick glance at the heavy record inside showed 47 West 63rd St labels, and deep glossy vinyl. From the lack of spindle marks looks like it had never been played. An original, in mint condition.
I took the record to the counter. “Country and western singer is he, this Hank?” asked the shop volunteer, glancing at the cover. “Not keen on Country and Western music myself. All that line dancing and cowboy boots. We are trying to clear those old records out to make way for a complete Cliff Richard collection a lady brought in the other day. If you are interested, come back tomorrow and I will have put them out. “Summer Holiday“, now that’s what I call music.
Fifty pence, please.”
Only just got it! I had begun to think you were a fantasist…
It was meant to be posted April 1st. I was in a different timezone one hour out from the WordPress clock and it showed as posted 31st March, rather taking the sting out of the joke. No matter. Never trust anything you read on April 1st.
It is the sort of thing collectors still dream of…
Superb joke. You got me, too! 😉
I’ve stopped laughing decades ago when I realized everyone was fooling at me.
for almost the whole world, April 1st is a day of jokes.
yes, I was born this fucking day, and if I had received a 1568 for every joke, I’ll have become the emperor of jazz vinyl.
anyway, you all laughing’ out there, my birthday is not only a simple date, it has name and surname.
all fools’ day.
Pity the poor souls born on 29th February Dott- a birthday once every four years.
Pop!!! A toast, of virtual champagne, Happy Birthday.
You got me haha.
Hahaha! You really had me there. Although the Cliff Richard comment kind of gave it away, I still took your word for it. Nice one.
I WANT TO BELIEVE, NO MATTER WHAT!!!! 😉
YOu had me there for a minute….
Hello,I am long time lurker on your fantastic blog,any way happy April fool`s day.
Best regards Sam
Hi Sam, and welcome. If your sides can stop splitting, try the YouTube ultimate April Fool video. Mine are still hurting