Rare Records, Vintage Toys & Hidden Gems | Vinyl Shop Tour Cartimar Recto (Erick Records)

Vinyl record shop tour Manila 🇵🇭 — we explore rare OPM vinyl, vintage toys, movie posters, and collectibles at Erick Records & Collectibles, a hidden gem in Cartimar Recto. If you're searching for a record store that offers vinyl records, vintage toys, or rare collectibles in Manila — this is the shop you've been looking for. We go floor by floor with owner Sir Erick Magat and his staff, through his massive collection of vinyl records, cassette tapes, music CDs, vintage toys, movie posters, and rare Filipino pop culture memorabilia. From holy grail OPM pressings to signed Eraserheads collectibles, Metallica and Freddie Mercury statuettes worth thousands, and even a life-size Bugs Bunny — this shop has it all. Whether you're a vinyl collector, a Gen-Z record hunter, or just love vintage shopping and thrift finds, this record store tour is a must-watch before your next Cartimar Recto trip. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro – Vinyl Record Shop Tour Begins 01:59 Shop Location 02:24 Second Floor Tour Begins 04:42 Filipiniana Books & Rare Vinyl Records 05:35 Art, Sculptures & Vintage Toys 06:34 The Bratz Party Van Find 07:29 WW2 Helmets & Samurai Gear 09:33 Cassette Tapes, VHS & Vintage Tech 12:42 Shop History Since 2007 & Gen-Z Buyers 14:06 Where the Items Come From (Japan, Canada & More) 16:14 Interview with Sir Erick Magat 18:11 Vinyl Record Pricing Explained 19:27 The Search for "Holy Grail" OPM Records 20:29 Sir Erick's Personal Rare Collection 21:28 President Magsaysay Memorabilia 23:07 Beatles Poster 25:30 Grail Items: Metallica & Freddie Mercury statuettes 26:27 The Rare Elvis Presley Telephone 27:30 NBA Trading Cards Collection 28:52 Hidden Rare Novelty Records 29:30 Eraserheads & Ely Buendia Memorabilia 31:09 Vintage Cassette Walkmans & Old Typewriter 32:18 Final Thoughts & Where to Find Them 💿 VINYL RECORD BUYING TIPS (for collectors) 1. Check the pressing origin – US and Japan pressings are generally known for better sound quality; UK pressings are highly sought after too. 2. Inspect for wear – Look for warping, scratches, and check if the sleeve/cover is intact, since condition majorly affects value. 3. Know reissues vs. originals – Reissues often have a more "digital" sound compared to original analog pressings, and original pressings hold more value. 4. Rarity drives price – Limited runs, out-of-print records, and signed copies are worth significantly more — always ask about rarity before buying. 5. Test before you buy – A reputable shop will let you test play a record so you can hear the actual sound quality before purchasing. 6. Ask about provenance – Records tied to a story (owned by an artist, signed, or event-exclusive) often carry extra collector value. 7. Set a budget range – OPM vinyl alone can range from ₱1,000 to well above ₱10,000+ depending on rarity, so know your limit going in. 📍 SHOP INFO Erick Records & Collectibles — Cartimar Recto, Manila, Philippines Vinyl records • Music CDs • Cassette tapes • Vintage toys • Movie posters • Rare collectibles   / ericksvinylrecord   👍 If you enjoyed this vinyl shop tour, give this video a LIKE, SUBSCRIBE for more record store tours and hidden gem thrift shopping vlogs, and drop a COMMENT telling us what rare item you're hunting for! #manila #vinylrecords #vinylcollection #vintagetoystore #vinylcollector #hiddengemsph #rarecollectibles vinyl record shop Philippines, record store near me, vinyl records for sale, vintage toys Philippines, rare collectibles Manila, record store tour, Cartimar Recto, Erick Records and Collectibles, OPM vinyl records, rare vinyl records Philippines, vinyl record store Manila, vintage collectibles Philippines, cassette tapes for sale, second hand CD store, vinyl record buying tips, original pressing vs reissue vinyl, how to start a vinyl record collection, Eraserheads memorabilia, movie poster collector Philippines, vintage toy store near me, antique store near me, crate digging Philippines, hidden gem stores Manila Follow us on: Facebook:   / frmmnl   Instagram:   / from.manila   TikTok:   / frommanila