This large collection of recorded music comprises approximately 250 audio cassettes and 20 compact discs, predominantly featuring mainstream Pop, Rock, New Wave, Soul, and Indie music from the late 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. The cassette portion includes notable titles such as Genesis (A Trick of the Tail), The Doors (The Best of and L.A. Woman), David Bowie (ChangesTwoBowie, Heroes, and Ziggy Stardust), Madonna (The Immaculate Collection and Vogue single), Michael Jackson (Thriller), The Beatles (1962-1966), Soft Cell (Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret), Yazoo (Upstairs at Eric’s), The Stranglers (The Collection 1977-1982), Paul Simon (Graceland), Roxy Music (Flesh + Blood), Eurythmics (In the Garden), Morrissey, Slade, Stevie Wonder, and Fleetwood Mac. The compact disc selection includes standard jewel cases, slimline cases, and a Tina Turner (Tina) 3 CD Limited Edition box set. Other CD titles include Rick Wakeman (Journey to the Centre of the Earth), Slash (Live – Made in Stoke 24/7/11), U2 (Rattle and Hum), ZZ Top (First Album), Def Leppard (Vault: Greatest Hits 1980-1995), and Snow Patrol (Final Straw). The lot also contains various UK market chart and genre compilations such as multiple Fantastic 80s volumes, The Soul Album, That Loving Feeling, and several NME and Melody Maker related cassettes. Visible record labels include RCA, Virgin, MCA, Island, A&M, Dino Entertainment Ltd, Some Bizzare, Apple/Capitol, and Epic. The collection appears to be composed of UK and European market releases.
Condition report:
The items are in used, varied condition. Many cassette J-cards and CD inserts show typical age-related yellowing or light foxing to the paper. Plastic jewel cases and cassette cases exhibit various degrees of surface scratching, scuffing, and some visible cracking, notably to the Def Leppard CD case. Several loose, unhoused cassettes are present within the collection. The actual cassettes and discs have not been individually inspected for playback quality or physical defects. The lot is sold as found.
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