over 22,000 LPs available at NYPL's Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound Record Sale this week

one of the many gems up for grabs at this week’s RHA record sale

The New York Public Library is cleaning house and getting rid of a few of its duplicate records:

The Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded sound has 22,000 LPs with your name on them. The records represent decades of unsolicited donations, for which we already have at least one copy in great condition. Now we need the space to bring in more unique materials for you to enjoy and study. Whether you are a hardcore collector of foreign classical releases, lover of 70s country music, Funk aficionado, or devotee of Ronald Reagan’s spoken work, stop in anytime between August 8th and August 10th to get your paws on your sonic favorites known and yet to be discovered. All genres and styles represented.

We’ve priced the records to sell with all proceeds going to support the ongoing expansion of our collections.

There is a great chance that someone will find more than one diamond in the not-so-rough. Many of the recordings have never been played, bear promotional stamps, and remain sealed in shrink wrap.

The R&H Record Sale happens at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center (Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery, first floor) from August 8 – 10. The hours for the three-day sale are as follows:

Thursday, August 8, 2013, 12 – 7:45 p.m.
Friday, August 9, 2013, 12 – 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, August 10, 2013, 12 – 5:45 p.m.

While there is no online inventory of what will be for sale, they are posting pictures of some of the stock on their Facebook and Tumblr. “Cash is preferred. Credit cards accepted only for purchases of $100 or more.” More info at the NYPL’s website. They’re also looking for volunteers to help with the sale.