All Things Vinyl - Records That Is.

KarmaContestant · #1 10-17-2016, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

A word of caution about collecting vinyl. Hopefully this
feeling will pass, but right now I'm kind of regretting my
return to vinyl.

I love the artwork. The sound can be better than CD's.
But everything has to be right.

I can't make up my mind if it's a good thing for OCD, or does
it cause OCD?

My compulsion has always been to chase the perfect sound.
I envy everyone that can just play an album on any system
without the process I go through.

Chase something you can catch.

It just takes a balance. The all-or-nothing approach doesn't work with music when the best sound is what you are after. Some artists/labels/genres sound better on CD. Some sound better on vinyl. For instance, I'd *never* buy Depeche Mode on vinyl because it's music largely created with digital instruments. Also, some labels and some bands always release terrible digital-to-vinyl pressings that sound bad on any system. It can be hit or miss.

In other news.....

I pre-ordered the new Regina Spektor album that released on September 30. It was a 2LP, clear vinyl pressing with a lithograph and bonus tracks.

It arrived with the "CLEAR VINYL" sticker on it. But...it was black vinyl. I was super annoyed at first, so I wrote to Warner and let them know. Turns out, all off the copies that were supposed to be clear were pressed in black by mistake, so Warner is sending out new copies in clear vinyl to everyone who pre-ordered it. In the end, I get two for the price of one, and I'm ok with that.

Macfanforever · #2 10-18-2016, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

Sounds like a good idea. Though I don't have one of those
stores near me. Maybe 40 miles or so.

Diana's album arrived today with a bonus. The cover was
bent due to total lack of caring about packaging. I won't say
the name of the retailer, but there's a forest with a very similar
name.

Wow you got to travel .Thats to bad that Diana K got ruined.Yes .Lack of packing there.

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Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

It just takes a balance. The all-or-nothing approach doesn't work with music when the best sound is what you are after. Some artists/labels/genres sound better on CD. Some sound better on vinyl. For instance, I'd *never* buy Depeche Mode on vinyl because it's music largely created with digital instruments. Also, some labels and some bands always release terrible digital-to-vinyl pressings that sound bad on any system. It can be hit or miss.

In other news.....

I pre-ordered the new Regina Spektor album that released on September 30. It was a 2LP, clear vinyl pressing with a lithograph and bonus tracks.

It arrived with the "CLEAR VINYL" sticker on it. But...it was black vinyl. I was super annoyed at first, so I wrote to Warner and let them know. Turns out, all off the copies that were supposed to be clear were pressed in black by mistake, so Warner is sending out new copies in clear vinyl to everyone who pre-ordered it. In the end, I get two for the price of one, and I'm ok with that.

Yes .I agree.Some of the later artists and bands dont sound great on vinyl as my friend said.Also I doubt much that Stevie and other older artists did not use the old 24 track analog recorders anymore to produce their latest vinyl albums.

I found these YT videos interesting.

iamnotafraid · #3 10-18-2016, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Macfanforever

Wow you got to travel .Thats to bad that Diana K got ruined.Yes .Lack of packing there.

Yes .I agree.Some of the later artists and bands dont sound great on vinyl as my friend said.Also I doubt much that Stevie and other older artists did not use the old 24 track analog recorders anymore to produce their latest vinyl albums.

I found these YT videos interesting.

Yes, I live far away from EVERYTHING!

Diana K's replacement album arrived today. The cover
wasn't damaged but the vinyl inside had too many little
scratches. But where there's not scratches it sounds like
vinyl should.

I've watched some of those videos about vinyl being made.
I have many of the Jack White records. The only thing I
hate is his choice of record pressing plants. If you look in
the dead wax area and see a circled U that's a bad sign.
United Records - I loathe them.

Macfanforever · #4 10-18-2016, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

Yes, I live far away from EVERYTHING!

Diana K's replacement album arrived today. The cover
wasn't damaged but the vinyl inside had too many little
scratches. But where there's not scratches it sounds like
vinyl should.

I've watched some of those videos about vinyl being made.
I have many of the Jack White records. The only thing I
hate is his choice of record pressing plants. If you look in
the dead wax area and see a circled U that's a bad sign.
United Records - I loathe them.

I see.Travel to everything.
Thanks for the tips on United.Too bad your D.K. album replacement is bad.Did United press Stevie's IYD and 24K vinyls. I'm to lazy to look.LOL

iamnotafraid · #5 10-19-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Macfanforever

Did United press Stevie's IYD and 24K vinyls. I'm to lazy to look.LOL

I don't think IYD has been released on vinyl has it?

I'll check on the 24K.

Macfanforever · #6 10-20-2016, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

I don't think IYD has been released on vinyl has it?

I'll check on the 24K.

At this point Dahhh.Brainfart" LOL.I dont remember if IYD was on vinyl.Sorry if I'm wrong.

iamnotafraid · #7 10-26-2016, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Macfanforever

Did United press Stevie's 24K vinyls. I'm to lazy to look.LOL

I just checked. United did not press the vinyl.
At least not my copy.

______________________________

Cleaned 60+ vinyl records the past couple of
days. Replaced the old paper sleeves with Mo-
Fi sleeves.

Still working on the static issue. Things seem
a little better. Too many steps to list.

becca · #8 10-26-2016, 11:03 PM

Generally I could care less about the color of the vinyl, just the quality of it, but it seems to be a big selling point with a lot of people today.

Still waiting on that Gene Clark set, I guess the pressing plants are more backlogged than planned for.

KarmaContestant · #9 10-27-2016, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by becca

Generally I could care less about the color of the vinyl, just the quality of it, but it seems to be a big selling point with a lot of people today.

I do love colored vinyl.

Obviously - the quality of sound is key, but if there is a colored version to choose, I'll always choose it over the black. I suppose it's just for the novelty of it.

iamnotafraid · #10 10-18-2016, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

It just takes a balance. The all-or-nothing approach doesn't work with music when the best sound is what you are after. Also, some labels and some bands always release terrible digital-to-vinyl pressings that sound bad on any system. It can be hit or miss.

I pre-ordered the new Regina Spektor album that released on September 30. It was a 2LP, clear vinyl pressing with a lithograph and bonus tracks...

Balance and all or nothing, sounds like you're reading me
pretty good. I think I need a life coach.

You're so right some titles are hit or miss. One of my new
acquisitions Prisoner In Disguise by Linda Ronstadt from
Mobile Fidelity really let me down soundwise. A premium priced
album (and a great one regarding the music) but failed the listening
test.

Sounds like you might have a collectors item with the new
Regina Spektor album. The name sounds familiar with one
I recently purchased. Ronnie Spector's English Heart signed
by Mrs. Spector. Not a bad album. I'll have to research Regina.