Japanese pressings/thanks to unknown collector

I was visiting my neighborhood record store this weekend and my jaw dropped as I saw one after another Japanese pressing of the most coveted Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd albums in an absolutely pristine condition. One does not often see such gems in used record stores.

I bought several Led Zeppelin records and "Meddle" wishing I could afford all of them.

The guy at the store told one collector brought all of the records. I have not been at this hobby, which has become my passion, for decades as many on this forum, but in the few years I've been buying records, I have not seen used records in such a perfect condition. In fact, I have not seen many brand new records in such a perfect condition. The records do not have the tiniest blemish, let alone scratch on them. The outer sleeves are absolutely pristine, as if they were released yesterday. The thought that someone had these records in his keep for over 30 or possibly 40 years and took such a tender care of them, humbles me and I cannot help but wish I could actually meet this person.

I cannot possibly imagine he was not the original purchaser as the chance than more than one person could maintain records in such a beautiful shape is next to zero. As happy as I am to be able to get my hands on some of these records, I sincerely hope the decision to part with them was not dictated by financial need or other adversity.

The records found a very good home and will be well taken care of. I still felt compelled to express my public thanks to this person, even if he will never know, for taking such an amazing care of this timeless music.

And the sound quality? Oh yeah.