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Just the thing my turntable has been waiting for!

I saw him in concert in London, way back when. It was a roster of Stiff records musicians. Everyone from Costello to Wreckless Eric to Nick Lowe. I had an album of the same and someone along the way separated me from the album. I don't have a record player and don't need the albums. Just wanted to share a little piece of (my?) history. It was a rocking great show!

OMG! This is truly amazing! I can't believe you still have them!

Oooo..... I love Elvis Costello! Especially on vinyl!

We have a whole record room in my place! Gotta love the vinyl!

I love Elvis. Count me in.
I'm sure you've agonized over this decision...but I could never give up my music collection...even on CDs that have been converted to MP3s. I'm happier letting them collect dust...because they are still mine mine mine. ;)

me me me!

I would love to win these!

"with you cheap rewards, you blackmail, and your comical rage....just remember you'll only be my boss as long as you pay my wage"

This quote basically gets me through my workday. I heart Elvis Costello!

I love him! Pick me!

There aren't many songs about girls named Alison...I would love to win these!!!

What a wonderful giveaway!
*crosses fingers*

loves it.

Don't give up your record collection. But since you have decided to do this craziness I agree that it should go to interested and good homes. Still.... don't give up your record collection.

This coming from someone who has given himself a hernia moving his 1100 records. Instead I say get good health insurance and a new(er) record player and...

Don't get rid of your records.

OH! Elvis Costello is my (not so) guilty pleasure!

If I win, I promise to provide a loving home for these records. This Year's Model is one of my absolute favorites!

me please! just what i've always wanted/needed.

I grew up listening to Elvis at home with my dad. This is amazing.

Ugh, to listen to "Battered Old Bird" on vinyl? Heaven! H-E-A-V-E-N!

yes, please!

Oooh! Yes, please!

What a great collection! Elvis Costello doing an off-mic, a cappella encore at the end of a three-hour show was one of the most inspiring musical moments of my life.

Vinyl is awesome.

I don't wanna kiss you. I don't wanna touch.
I don't wanna see you 'cause I don't miss you that much.

I'm seeing him next weekend! I need these for my vinyl collection! Oh pretty please I heart him so much!

I would love to add these to my collection!

Sneaky feelings, sneaky sneaky feelings. This giveaway is grand.

I still use and love my record player and collection. Nothing beats vinyl and a glass of wine!

Love it, want it!

Oh, my boyfriend would pass out if I won these for him!!!

My aim is true.

Hello,

I am an avid music listener and also a music major at a university. I love all types of music and am blessed to own my own record player and a small collection of records. I'm all the time reading about the history of music, but have yet to read about Elvis Costello even though I dig his music! ~Peace

Bite that bullet and do it! I got rid of 99.9% of my vinyl collection a few years back, keeping a few for display purposes. Best decision ever.

I saw Elvis and the Attractions in 1980 in San Francisco. I have My Aim Is True and This Year's Model and, yes, I still have my turntable. :o)

Yes, please!

This would be a great addition to my growing collection of Elvis Costello vinyl!

OMG! a) I can't believe you're getting rid of your record collection, and b) pleasepleaseplease let me have them.

Oh my, I'm so sad for you. I know how hard it is to let go of a prized collection.

I have every single vinyl record from The Beatles that was passed down to me by my father. Although, we don't play them anymore since we have every album also in CD and imported into my iPod...I still can't let go of them.

holy, holy, holy crap. i would love this.

For those of you who are interested and live in the DC area, I'm in a Costello cover band. If you are interested in learning more (like when and where we are playing), send me a shout at onepugach at yahoo dot com.

I'm in.

Oooh! I want! :)

I would love to win these as a present for my husband, he loves Elvis Costello!

I want! I want! Amazing giveaway

Oh my gosh awesome!!

Pick me. Please. I deserve this with the day I've had.

aah man, I want this badly.

My sister and I used to sing the song "Veronica" while jumping on the bed... sometimes we still do :)

Yes. Yes yes yes yes yes.

Pick me! Pretty pleeeeeeeeeeeeease, with a cherry on top?

you shouldn't get rid of your albums!! but since you are....I would gladly take these off of your hands, please.

Wow...I really want these, but I hate seeing people part with their vinyl. There's something so sad about it. That said, if you're sure you're not going to regret this, I would happily give Elvis a good home (there's always only been one Elvis in my world, and that's Mr. Costello)

please please!

I think your vinyl giveaway might make me a regular reader of this blog.

Love Elvis C.

Don't give away your vinyl collection! Vinyl is going to outlive the compact disc but of course, it's your choice to make.

Have loved Elvis Costello since the very first album, in all his various incarnations.

Words to live by- "I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused."

Would love to have these. I'd probably share with my son, who loves vinyl and E. Costello too.

Oh my. Now THIS is beauty...

I don't need this collection but do still listen to music on my modest turntable.

I say I don't need this collection is that I have several of this LP's, including King for a Day, My Aim is True, This Year's Model, Taking Liberties, Alsmost Blue and I think Armed Forces.

Some good stuff there

Oh boy oh boy would I like these! Fingers crossed...

Count me in! My boyfriend would have a heart attack if he saw this.

most of my friends don't understand my love of elvis costello. it's baffling to me. adore him.

ELVIS!!!! What an awesome giveaway :)

it's christmas in june!

A good year for the roses.

wow! Pick me, please.

Elvis!! Sigh, what a GREAT giveaway...

my (uncounted) vote goes to zeebot. anyone who uses music to get thru the day is a person after mine own heart.

elvis, yess please!

Love Elvis! My boyfriend and I just bought a record player for our very first apartment! What a great start for a record collection this would be for us!!

Oh man, what a boss giveaway! I'd love to have those!

I would love to have these

Me me me!

How sad! My record collection would love some extra company, especially Elvis Costello!

Elvis Costello has been my favorite music artist for as long as I can remember - my dad is a huge fan, and I've been listening to him since I was in the womb! I would cherish these records - I hope I win!

me, me, me!

whoa - yes please.

yes yes yes please!!

elvis rules!

I just got a new rack for all my vinyl, color me interested

What a shame! Why are you giving up your record collection? I still have most of the records that I grew up with, and I cherish every single one of them!

Since it seems that you cannot be swayed in your decision, I'm glad that you are at least trying to find a good home for them.

I wouldn't mind giving those a new home :-)

Hoover Factory!

Why yes, that would be lovely.

oh my. i need these. pretty please. elvo can do no wrong in my opinion.

My turntable has been jealous of my iPod for too long.

pick me pick me

Would put a smile, on an otherwise crappy day!

Wow, I really dislike his whiny voice. Good luck to those who appreciate his music more than me.

I adore Elvis Costello! Stenciled my own shirt back in high school and wore it to the record store where the cute boy I know liked Elvis Costello worked. Never got his attention, but I still like the shirt.

I'm almost hoping that Doris loves art! wins so that she can listen to his whiny voice all the time, leave the comments to those who love Elvis!

I just saw Costello a few weeks ago, it was great. I make good and frequent use of my record player and this would substantially increase my collection!

I have never owned a vinyl album before in my life, but just recently became interested in Elvis Costello's music. This would be a great way to get up to speed on him. Good luck to everyone.

got a costello cassette, but I've always wanted to hear him on vinyl

Please, please, please let the randomness fairy convince you to choose me! We were listening to Imperial Bedroom on vinyl just a few weeks ago thinking our copy was so warn (too much love) that we wished for a duplicate. To have your much loved collection...priceless.

13 Costello records! You had amazing taste a teen.

Please Please! My record player needs them!

Good for you for cleaning house. Good for the apartment therapy community too! PS. hopefully it'll be me!

I love how music sounds on vinyl. Wow, would love to be lucky enough to inherit your collection!

!!!!!

Cracks and pops make it good! Vinyl FTW!

The only person I know who would love this more than I would? My baby brother (ok... 21 isn't a baby anymore). This would easily be the rockinest gift to him ever. Kudos for the awesome collection!

I love Elvis Costello ... I'm listening to his new album "Secret, Profane & Sugarcane" right now!

maxwell, i feel weird that you're giving away your records but i will enter every giveaway anyway! i love elvis!

Whoa! What a giveaway! My husband is a huge fan, and would love to add these to his (heavily listened) record collection. Thanks for the chance to win!

I think there's such a lack of appreciation for vinyl now. Kudos to you for decluttering, though. Entering.

You tease. You flirt. You shine all the buttons on your green shirt. I have a turntable an am not afraid to use it.

I am in it to win it.

This would rule - I have a record player and have been meaning to actually add in EC to my record collection based on snippets I've heard but haven't ever gotten around to it!

What's so funny 'bout peace, love, and a box full of Elvis Costello LPs :)

Yesss.

these would add some panache to my poor collection of LPs!

This world is killing me and you.

I would love to convert all that vinyl for my ipod.

Yes, please.

Wow! This is awesome!

Did I mention that I own six (6) pairs of red shoes?

Yes, yes yes! The (other) king! I need, I need!
--chompsky

Awesome! Thanks!

i've already made space on the shelf.

Wow! Declan McManus vinyl! I've got the turntable, I've got the amp, I've got the ability to take this classic vinyl and digitize it. In fact, choose me and I'll return the favor by sending you back the transcribed CD's. Believe me, LP to CD is arguably better than digital original CD's. By the way, do you have the Live At The El Macombo record in that batch? Lastly, your stash will fit beautifully into my existing record collection. Ask for a photo of my collection and I'll email it.

this would be awesome!

I'd be more than happy to give these a good home. Thanks!

i can give elvis a home forever, where he'll be heard by tons of people. i swear.

wow.

Oh, man. This would make me so happy. I LOVE him!

I'll give them a good home!

SWEET!

I just started an store of used vinyl and would be very happy to get some of your collection! :D

mwrann, I'd gladly send you my Elvis Costello albums in exchange for digitized versions...i can't remember which ones I have, but probably ~ 5 of them in the photo. Maybe I should list them in the classifieds...

Well, who won?

yes please do tell