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How to Purchase 1970s Music

The 1970s was a very active era for American music. This decade propelled the disco, funk, and rap styles of music into the American mainstream. Several “classic rock” and popular Motown (rhythm and blues) songs also came from this era. So many songs released in the 1970s are still popular today, which is probably why it is not difficult to find and purchase 1970s music. Whether you’re looking to purchase a digital copy of a 1970s song or album or purchase the song or album on its original vinyl, both goals are often achievable.

Instructions

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      Purchase and download 1970s music online. There’s no shortage of music download sites on the Web. Rhapsody, iTunes, and Napster are just a few of the more popular sources for purchasing downloadable music in compressed digital formats such as MP3 and AAC. Music download websites often have huge music libraries with millions of songs. While not all of the songs offered on most music download websites are from the 1970s, there’s still a good chance you can find the 1970s music you are looking for on one of these sites. Go to your music download website of choice. Conduct a search for the artist or 1970s album you want. Click on the download link associated with the song or album you want to purchase once you’ve found what you’re seeking. Follow the prompts to purchase the music.

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      Check online music stores (or online stores with a music section) and auction websites. If you’re looking to purchase hard copies of 1970s music on vinyl, CD, or some other format, online music stores and auction websites are great resources to tap. Amazon and Barnes & Noble are a couple of the more popular choices for purchasing CDs online. In addition to CDs, you can also find vinyl records on websites such as EBay, MusicStack and Gemm. Go to the store or auction website of your choice. Conduct a search for the artist or 1970s album you want. Click the purchase link associated with the album and follow the prompts to purchase the music.

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      Visit your local music stores. If you’re looking specifically to purchase 1970s music on vinyl record, check to see if your area has any vintage records stores. If you can’t find what you are looking for in the store, talk to the store’s sales attendant. Often the sales attendant can special order whatever it is you want to purchase or give you a call if the store acquires the album you want (if it’s a rare find).

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