Record Haul Finale! Crocus, Hagar, Aerosmith, Zeppelin & More | Rare Vinyl + Rock History

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📦 Part 3 of 3! I’m wrapping up this epic Denver vinyl haul with a killer lineup of records that span metal, classic rock, and a rare pirated Led Zeppelin bootleg. From Crocus’s Head Hunter to Aerosmith’s Rocks, Sammy Hagar’s solo peak, and The Cars’ stunning debut — this video dives deep into the stories behind the grooves.

And yes… I may have found my favorite vinyl bootleg of all time: a pirated Led Zeppelin III pressing with Chinese writing. Let’s talk rock history, rare records, and the beautiful chaos of 70s and 80s music culture. 🎶🔥

➡️ Drop your memories in the comments. What album hit you the hardest growing up?

📌 Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/0o0PnxCPAfU
📌 Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/mjZ9WdZnZuc
📌 Watch Previous Pirated Led Zeppelin 3: https://youtu.be/s2tdNCIkSpo

🕰️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro: "That’s a lotta records!"
0:11 – Recap: Previous records including The Joshua Tree, Drama by Yes, Hello I Must Be Going by Phil Collins
1:14 – 🧨 Crocus – Head Hunter (1983)

Produced by Tom Allom (Judas Priest, Rough Cutt)

Deep dive into Screaming in the Night and Priest similarities

5:36 – 🔥 Sammy Hagar – Standing Hampton (1982)

Pre-Van Halen peak

“There’s Only One Way to Rock” & “Heavy Metal” greatness

Sammy’s solo career evolution

8:59 – 🤘 Aerosmith – Rocks (1976)

The peak before the crash

“Back in the Saddle” & “Sick as a Dog” love

The descent into chaos and the comeback with Done with Mirrors

19:04 – 🚘 The Cars – Debut Album (1978)

Roy Thomas Baker production

“Just What I Needed,” “Let the Good Times Roll,” and a flawless side A

20:30 – 💥 SPECIAL FIND: Led Zeppelin III – Pirated South Korean Pressing

Bootleg history lesson

Flimsy paper, no rotating wheel — but priceless nostalgia

A tribute to how music found its way behind borders

27:04 – Recap of Full Haul (if you missed earlier videos):

Beckett, Rainbow, Styx, Black Sabbath, Fleetwood Mac, Yes, Vision Quest, Uriah Heep, Tommy Bolin, The Cars, Phil Collins, U2, and more

Reflections on the emotional power of vinyl collecting

29:00 – Final thoughts: Your stories matter – leave a comment & share the video!

📲 HASHTAGS & TAGS
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