Thanks Robert for your in site on the R.C.A Best Buy series.I recently sold a sealed Harum Scarum Lp that had a gold stamp on the front cover,and a gold promo not for sale stamp on the back cover..Both stamps were gold Best Buy series.Thanks again for your time.looking forward to show number40.
A very good episode! I remember when the "Best Buy" series first came out. In the early 1980's, RCA reissued quite a few older album titles as Best Buy issues, and I do remember some folks grumbling about the BBS circle spoiling the artwork. RCA even took older covers of albums now in the series and applied the BBS logo in gold in a corner of the cover (as they did with the "Promotion-Not For Sale" gold stamp) (I've seen many APL1 copies of "Spinout" and "Harum Scarum" with the gold BBS logo.) But in 1981, the BBS logo was relegated to a sticker on the shrinkwrap, but added a UPC barcode on the back of all new releases. And the catalog number prefix "AYL1-" always identified a 1980-1985 BBS title. In 1983, RCA made an unfortunate change to the BBS program: in many cases, newer entries would be abridged versions of older titles, capped at 8 songs per album. Thankfully, there were no Elvis titles done this way. By the time BMG took over (1986 and later), albums more than a few years old were automatically added to the BBS, regardless of catalog number.
Really interesting!!!! Thanks!! Ha ha, a fan since i was 8 in 56....collecting since i was 12....such fun and enjoyment of being a collector of Elvis...he was a real sweetie to meet and see in person....keep up the great work!! A Canadian fan and collector....😊🇨🇦
Another great episode, Robert! Although I’ve been aware of the BBS, I never gave it much thought to collect each one because many of them have the AYL1 prefix, which I do not collect pretty much because I look at them as a “budget line”. However, I have found that there are some pretty interesting copies within the series such as the black label, DNT “Legendary Performer, Vol. 1”, which are quite rare. These do come with the BBS sticker on the shrink! Walter P.
Another good and interesting episode that I learned a lot from. Now I've got a better understanding of the sticker vs. stamped on the album timeline. This is one series that I don't (yet) own a single album from. Regarding the question of future value I'm no so certain I agree totally and that's mostly due to some of the outrageous prices I've seen some things go for in the past year and half or so. I think the FTD vinyl will hold up fairly well at level a bit lower of where it is now, as my generation (those who were living when Elvis was still living) "leaves the building", I think there will a period where a lot of rarely seen items will start to become more available, but I could be wrong and that would be some years out (hopefully). I certainly don't see things letting up much before the 50th anniversary and the time after. I collect, I don't invest, so it means nothing to me. All that being said, excellent copies of original pressings and the real rarities will always have a premium value. Elvis, along with The Beatles will never disappear from the attention of music lovers, they are in their own category.
That AFL1 copy of “From Elvis In Memphis” could possibly be a brown translucent vinyl copy too! I have a stunning AFL1 copy of “Promised Land” that is a super cool example of a brown translucent record. I’m sure that all of these were pressed in the mid-1980’s . Incidentally, that record has the “wrap-around” style cover!
I agree with Pure Gold... it was certainly the first LP I purchased in the BBS. The LP's with the BBS logo printed on the covers used the catalog numbers starting with AYL. The stickers were used to add to APL's and AFL's on and after 1977.
This is probably nothing but after viewing, I checked on my Harum Scarum records & found I had an AFL1 white sticker wraparound cover but with the APL1 record - close? but no cigar here
Thank you Robert for mentioning me!! Thank you for your answers as well! Greatly appreciated.
It's another part of collecting elvis that we need to know about. Great show as always.
Luv the show.
Superb show as always. Thanks Robert for the great information.
Thanks Robert for your in site on the R.C.A Best Buy series.I recently sold a sealed Harum Scarum Lp that had a gold stamp on the front cover,and a gold promo not for sale stamp on the back cover..Both stamps were gold Best Buy series.Thanks again for your time.looking forward to show number40.
Thank you, Robert
Very interesting information as always, thank you.
Hi Robert thanks❤,Daniel.
Welcome!
Great information! Thanks Robert!
Glad it was helpful!
Good show Robert. I don't have any of these but I have seen a few. I always wondered what they were about.
Good to see you.
Good show as always bud take care
Hi Robert in UK the cut out means they are a import album us imports in UK can be Expensive not as cheap as you might think
Keep the shows coming 👍
A very good episode! I remember when the "Best Buy" series first came out. In the early 1980's, RCA reissued quite a few older album titles as Best Buy issues, and I do remember some folks grumbling about the BBS circle spoiling the artwork. RCA even took older covers of albums now in the series and applied the BBS logo in gold in a corner of the cover (as they did with the "Promotion-Not For Sale" gold stamp) (I've seen many APL1 copies of "Spinout" and "Harum Scarum" with the gold BBS logo.) But in 1981, the BBS logo was relegated to a sticker on the shrinkwrap, but added a UPC barcode on the back of all new releases. And the catalog number prefix "AYL1-" always identified a 1980-1985 BBS title.
In 1983, RCA made an unfortunate change to the BBS program: in many cases, newer entries would be abridged versions of older titles, capped at 8 songs per album. Thankfully, there were no Elvis titles done this way. By the time BMG took over (1986 and later), albums more than a few years old were automatically added to the BBS, regardless of catalog number.
I was wondering when the gold stamped BBS logo would be mentioned! My "Blue Hawaii" got the gold stamp version.
Really interesting!!!! Thanks!! Ha ha, a fan since i was 8 in 56....collecting since i was 12....such fun and enjoyment of being a collector of Elvis...he was a real sweetie to meet and see in person....keep up the great work!! A Canadian fan and collector....😊🇨🇦
Your so right I’ve been collecting since ‘55 and it’s still comes down to “The Hunt”.
Another great episode, Robert! Although I’ve been aware of the BBS, I never gave it much thought to collect each one because many of them have the AYL1 prefix, which I do not collect pretty much because I look at them as a “budget line”. However, I have found that there are some pretty interesting copies within the series such as the black label, DNT “Legendary Performer, Vol. 1”, which are quite rare. These do come with the BBS sticker on the shrink! Walter P.
You are right about the FTD series. I have 3 of those albums that are in great demand and crazy prices.😊
Great video as always , o I have found the wonderful world of Christmas album with the Best Buy sticker found it not long ago👍👍
Another good and interesting episode that I learned a lot from. Now I've got a better understanding of the sticker vs. stamped on the album timeline. This is one series that I don't (yet) own a single album from. Regarding the question of future value I'm no so certain I agree totally and that's mostly due to some of the outrageous prices I've seen some things go for in the past year and half or so. I think the FTD vinyl will hold up fairly well at level a bit lower of where it is now, as my generation (those who were living when Elvis was still living) "leaves the building", I think there will a period where a lot of rarely seen items will start to become more available, but I could be wrong and that would be some years out (hopefully). I certainly don't see things letting up much before the 50th anniversary and the time after. I collect, I don't invest, so it means nothing to me. All that being said, excellent copies of original pressings and the real rarities will always have a premium value. Elvis, along with The Beatles will never disappear from the attention of music lovers, they are in their own category.
That AFL1 copy of “From Elvis In Memphis” could possibly be a brown translucent vinyl copy too! I have a stunning AFL1 copy of “Promised Land” that is a super cool example of a brown translucent record. I’m sure that all of these were pressed in the mid-1980’s . Incidentally, that record has the “wrap-around” style cover!
I always thought the Store Best Buy had their own specials. Lol
Great show , Robert! Thank you! TCB!
Bring it on my friend.
Luv the show.
I agree with Pure Gold... it was certainly the first LP I purchased in the BBS. The LP's with the BBS logo printed on the covers used the catalog numbers starting with AYL. The stickers were used to add to APL's and AFL's on and after 1977.
This is probably nothing but after viewing, I checked on my Harum Scarum records & found I had an AFL1 white sticker wraparound cover but with the APL1 record - close? but no cigar here
Close enough. 😊
Hi Robert, you never talk about 7 inch, don't you like it?
What about black wax Valentine issue?
Or a Pat Boone collector.
Isn't the pure gold worth any thing I mean the CD
Im. ?looking for a Mimi nipper dog