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robscastle•

https://www.ebay.com/itm/COMMODORES-Funk-R-B-Soul-Pop-Band-1970s-VINTAGE-Unisex-Metal-BELT-BUCKLE-3-1-2-/282625403922?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

A little more than $5 but you can still find them! I also love finding the merchandise order forms in old records!

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fiveguyOP•

Turns out that's actually cheaper with inflation- USD$5 in 1978 is about $21 today. Amazing!

So tempting... cheaper than a new LP

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fiveguyOP•

So this is The Commodores Natural High from 1978 picked up from a local record store this weekend - VG++. I have a few other Commodores albums; this was their first with a Billboard Hot 100 number one (Three Times a Lady). On the back of the cover, the group is photographed with full-on 70s afros, and with the insert for merch is a great snapshot of the period.

A decent percent of my 70s vinyl is from my dad's collection - stuff he bought new back in the day (as is the turntable and receiver he handed down to me). As I've been listening, cataloging, cleaning and protecting his stuff, I've come across some fun inserts like this. A lot of rad t-shirts!

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silver_sofa•

Was just scrolling by when I noticed that receiver. Pioneer 727, just like the one sitting next to me.

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fiveguyOP•

I love this receiver. Still works after all these years - the only exception is that I never get stereo FM (just mono)

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silver_sofa•

Highly recommend getting it serviced. No FM stereo means something is failing. And one failure tends to create others.

Took me years to find a guy in my area that works on vintage electronics. Even then he was hesitant because repairs can get expensive in a hurry. But like a vintage automobile you wouldn’t drive it without having it checked out. Good luck.

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_regionratU-Turn•

Does it give you all the powers of the Commodores though?

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