Rockaway Records

NEWLY DISCOVERED! 1988 authentic UK pressing of the 13-track "Russian Album" LP which was made privately by Paul's manager as a Christmas present to Paul. Only 60 copies were pressed in late 1987.

This copy was sent to the late English rock journalist Roy Carr, who wrote for and edited New Musical Express and Melody Maker magazines. In April 1988, he received this album in the mail with a letter on MPL stationery hand-signed by Richard Ogden, Paul's manager. In the typed letter, Ogden asks Carr to write the liner notes for the forthcoming Soviet Union release of this album. He also attached a track listing, since the album cover is totally printed in the Russian language. Carr did in fact write the liner notes, which were translated into Russian and printed on the white back covers of the Melodia LP.

Along with the album and letter, included also is the original record mailer that the album was shipped in which has Roy Carr's name and address typed on the MPL mailing label.

After lengthy online searching, we did not find a single sale of this album anywhere. Also, we could not find any photos of it either. The only mention of it at all is a short reference in the Wikipedia article about McCartney's Russian Album. This is one of the rarest Paul McCartney records in the world!

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Today: LA Weekly waxes on (get it?!) the past and present of Rockaway Records.

Read the full story here: https://www.laweekly.com/rock-rock-rockaway-waxing-on-l-a-record-shops-past-and-present/

Thank you Visit California for including us on your list of the state's best record shops:

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Thank you Goldmine: The Music Collector's Marketplace for getting the word out about one of our most-recent acquisitions.

Find out more about "the world's largest CCR collection" Rockaway Records in Los Angeles, CA., scores what the store considers to be "the world's largest CCR collection." Creedence Clearwater Revival collectors should be salivating/

Rockaway was recently included on Discover Los Angeles' list of "Hidden Gems In Silver Lake" alongside some amazing local businesses.

Click below to read the full article, including their writeup on Rockaway.

Hidden Gems in Silver Lake Despite all the recent Silver Lake media coverage, it can still be hard to find the lesser known places worth visiting. Read on to discover Silver Lake’s must-see hidden gems.

Another day, another interview with Rockaway's owner Wayne Johnson. This time it's Celebrity Access asking the questions:

https://celebrityaccess.com/2023/01/11/interview-memorabilia-buyer-wayne-johnson

FOR SALE: A Pair Of E.M.I. BTR2 Tape Recording Consoles Used Extensively By The Beatles At E.M.I. / Abbey Road Studios During The Entire Time They Recorded There

Price: $225,000
SOLD AS-IS

https://www.rockaway.com/beatles/a-pair-of-e-m-i-btr2-tape-recording-consoles-34072 #

That punk collection we recently acquired was just highlighted by Goldmine: The Music Collector's Marketplace

Read more about it here: https://www.goldminemag.com/collecting-news/rare-punk-collection-acquired-by-l-a-record-store

Hey Elvis Costello,

Happy belated birthday! Hope you enjoy the Beatles megaphone. See you Sunday night in Thousand Oaks.

Warm Regards,
Rockaway Records

Rockaway Records updated their business hours.

Rockaway Records added a View Shop button to their Page.

Are Nirvana, Pearl Jam & Soundgarden among the hottest collectibles on the market right now? Rockaway's Wayne Johnson thinks so! Take a listen and share your thoughts below.

https://nightswithalicecooper.com/2022/03/16/nirvana-pearl-jam-soundgarden-the-hottest-collectibles-on-the-market/

NIRVANA, PEARL JAM, & SOUNDGARDEN THE HOTTEST COLLECTIBLES ON THE MARKET Only 30 years on since breaking on the scene, the grunge revolution headed up by Nirvana and Pearl Jam has all but cornered the rock collectible market. Famed Los Angeles record store owner Wayne Johnson of Rockaway Records in Silverlake is one of rock's busiest and knowledgeable collectors and told...

In case you missed our appearance on KTLA L.A. Unscripted last week, here's the Rockaway segment for your viewing pleasure:

https://ktla.com/la-unscripted/the-deets/the-deets-rockaway-records/

Thanks, Doug Kolk and KTLA!

The Deets: Rockaway Records For more information on Rockaway Records visit their website or follow them on Instagram.This segment aired on LA Unscripted on Feb. 24, 2022.

Tune into KTLA *tonight* (Thursday 2/24) to watch a segment about Rockaway. That piece of Ed Sullivan stage wall signed by the Beatles we're selling might make a special appearance...

Some kind words about Rockaway from Forbes in an article/interview with Wayne about the booming music collectibles business. Check it out:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebaltin/2021/12/22/the-beatles-nirvana-taylor-swift-and-more-rockaway-records-wayne-johnson-on-the-booming-music-collectible-business/?sh=69447d583156

The Beatles, Nirvana, Taylor Swift And More: Rockaway Records Wayne Johnson On The Booming Music Collectible Business Music collectibles are exploding in value. I spoke with Rockaway Records owner Wayne Johnson about the burgeoning business and why it will continue to soar.

Rockaway's owner, Wayne Johnson, sat down with Evan Toth of The Vinyl District podcast this week to talk about the history of the store, what's changed during his 40+ years in the business, and some of the more unique items we currently have in stock.

TVD Radar: The Podcast with Evan Toth, Episode 52: Rockaway Records - The Vinyl District PHOTOS: MATTHEW BELTER | As a music lover, sometimes it’s hard for us to differentiate between being fans of music vs. being collectors. What part of our listening is really about enjoying the sounds of our favorite artist and what part of it is merely fulfilling a nostalgic desire? Since 1979, br...

The Eastsider LA recently spoke with Wayne for a just-published feature on Rockaway. Check it out below.

Rockaway Records in Silver Lake turns to memorabilia and away from CDs Rockaway Records - once L.A.’s biggest independent record store, and now starting its fifth decade along - is now accepting customers by appointment only, and will be shifting its focus

Thank you Dave Brooks at Billboard for stopping by to visit the new Rockaway, and for penning an article about us:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9634993/rockaway-records-vinyl-retail-store-collectibles-los-angeles/

LA's Rockaway Records Goes All In On Vinyl, Rare Tees and an Alternative Retail Strategy Rockaway Records' Wayne Johnson discusses the unique retail strategy he's bringing to the famed Los Angeles record store.

FOR SALE: a collection of LPs/45s/EPs by Cliff Richard, Cliff &The Shadows, The Shadows, and Shadows’ solo projects. 500+ LPs, 550+ 45s and EPs. Includes both UK and many other imports from around the globe. Some duplicates. Most 45s have picture sleeves. Conditions range from mint to G, prices range from $1 to $40.
The entire lot can be had for $5000 OR BEST OFFER.
DM us or call for more details.

Kind words about Rockaway from Ross Halfin on a recent episode of THE VINYL GUIDE. It's an incredibly informative, fun interview for Zeppelin fans and record collectors in general. Check it out, and check out Ross's book, too!

http://www.thevinylguide.com/episodes/ep294-led-zeppelin-vinyl-interview-ross-halfin

Ep294: Led Zeppelin Vinyl w Ross Halfin - | The Vinyl Guide podcast | Interviews for Record Collectors & Music Fans Renown rock photographer and author Ross Halfin discusses his Led Zeppelin collectibles, the early vinyl pressings, the rare records, the bootlegs and more, all of which can be seen in his new book "Led Zeppelin Vinyl - The Essential Collection".

Thank you for the mention, Carl @ Daily Music Break.

Check out the article "Assessing The Value Of Vinyl Records: It's Not About The Money" here: https://dailymusicbreak.com/2021/07/12/value-of-vinyl-records/

Assessing the Value of Vinyl Records: It's Not About the Money There are several keys to finding the value of vinyl records. Go for it...but be prepared to settle for a million dollars worth of memories

We sold our first Rolling Stones "Street Fighting Man" picture sleeve in 1981 for $1,600. At the time it was considered a record price for a picture sleeve. Today we would gladly pay at least
$10,000 for a nice one.

A few years ago we sold a Bowie “Time” picture sleeve for $4,000. Today we would happily pay $4,000 for another one.

NOW IN STOCK. Hundreds of beautiful, original screen-printed Pearl Jam concert posters from 2004 through 2018. Includes shows from around the globe, featuring artwork by Munk One, Brad Klausen, Ames Bros., Chuck Sperry, Emek, and others. Email us your wantlist, or request a spreadsheet of our current inventory. Got more Pearl Jam or grunge/altrock collectibles? We travel worldwide for valuable collections like this one.