The Vinyl Thread

[BigMacPhisto]

Top selling vinyl of The Resurgence™

Cool beans. I should point out that last year's #1 was Rumours. I imagine it isn't too far behind those in overall sales.

 

[Nate Dogg]

Scored a nice copy of Prince's 1999 today. Happy about that!

 

[Mack_Again]

I actually can't hear the difference between analog and digital recording. screw you guys.

 

[david]

I actually can't hear the difference between analog and digital recording. screw you guys.

Well, that is dependent on your listening gear.


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[Mack_Again]

Well, that is dependent on your listening gear.


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digital recording got so much better over the years (meaning the sample rate and things that matter to the quality) and they should be almost indistinguishable to human ears.

 

[Dude111]

On friday I got 4 records

1) A 78 - Jake the Sheik/The fox waltz (Edison record (A Thick one))
2) The Who - Meaty Beaty big and Bouncy
3) Madonna - First album
4) Marvin Gaye - Whats going on

 

[PennyLanePHINS]

I got Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's in Mono. Tempted to keep it in the shrink wrap.

Especially since I don't have a turntable yet... I'd like an affordable one under like $175, since I don't think I'll use it a ton. Any idea what the best ones are that have good bass and won't ruin records? One that can turn them to MP3's would be nice since I do have some records that I don't have CD or Digital versions of.

 

[Joey788]

Picked up the latest Radiohead and Bat for Lashes LPs this week. I love the gatefold artwork for both.

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[iron yuppie]

Natasha

I ordered a special edition from the UK. Hope it gets here soon.

 

[Nate Dogg]

I got Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's in Mono. Tempted to keep it in the shrink wrap.

Especially since I don't have a turntable yet... I'd like an affordable one under like $175, since I don't think I'll use it a ton. Any idea what the best ones are that have good bass and won't ruin records? One that can turn them to MP3's would be nice since I do have some records that I don't have CD or Digital versions of.

Find a record store that sells old ones! Unless you're buying a high end one, they just aren't made as well anymore. Obviously you'll have to find another workaround for creating MP3s. I bought a used one and I'm glad I did.


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[Danny Boy]

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[gump]

Looking for some advice: I'm thinking of upgrading my turntable (I have a Technics, but not the SL-1200, but a more entry level model). I like it, but it has lost precision in the motor and the speed often gets easily all over the place. Looking to spend about $400, and based on reviews the Project Debut Carbon looks like one of the best options. Does anyone have one? Any other recommendations?


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[elevated_u2_fan]

Looking for some advice: I'm thinking of upgrading my turntable (I have a Technics, but not the SL-1200, but a more entry level model). I like it, but it has lost precision in the motor and the speed often gets easily all over the place. Looking to spend about $400, and based on reviews the Project Debut Carbon looks like one of the best options. Does anyone have one? Any other recommendations?


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I have one! Love it. One recommendation I can offer would be to upgrade the platter to the acrylic one. Less vibration and the felt pad that comes out of the box generates too much static for my taste.

 

[gump]

I have one! Love it. One recommendation I can offer would be to upgrade the platter to the acrylic one. Less vibration and the felt pad that comes out of the box generates too much static for my taste.

Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback. Yeah I was thinking of the acrylic platter two, but may do that a bit later. It also looks damn good that way.


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[bono_man2002]

Is it possible to purchase the 20th Anniversary Achtung Baby LP without having to take out a second mortgage on my house?

 

[david]

Nope, that's why when I saw a original US pressing at a record store for $40 I picked it up. Sure, it's the entire album pressed on one piece of vinyl, but it was way cheaper than the reissue. I would love the reissue because the album does benefit from being stretched across two lps.


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[elevated_u2_fan]

As much as I love the 180 gram double album phenomenon and the increase in fidelity I still can't help but be annoyed having to flip the record every three songs #1stworldproblems

 

[gump]

As much as I love the 180 gram double album phenomenon and the increase in fidelity I still can't help but be annoyed having to flip the record every three songs #1stworldproblems

I agree. Like, if you are cooking and put on some music, and then have to stop every 15 minutes to change sides, it gets annoying quickly.

My #vinylrelated1stworldproblem, which I keep mentioning over and over, is how the tracklist for Reflektor had to change so that it could fit a vinyl side (basically they had to bump We Exist to Side 1B). So annoying.

Now, I like the double vinyl thing that Radiohead did for In Rainbows, with both records of the special edition playing at 45 RPM (I unfortunately only have the standard edition).

 

[Mack_Again]

apparently DJ Shadows is trying to buy/collect all rap/hip hop albums ever released.

 

[david]

As much as I love the 180 gram double album phenomenon and the increase in fidelity I still can't help but be annoyed having to flip the record every three songs #1stworldproblems

That only bothered me when I used to drink and listen to my record collection...


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[cobl04]

^I like that. I try to time it so that I get a refill every time I have to flip. Works a treat for vinyl listening.

 

[david]

How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb is getting another release on vinyl:

How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb [LP] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006399G2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_586Tyb52NCGSQ

 

[cobl04]

where the hell is the demand for that, jesus

 

[kabigon]

That reminds me, I still haven't listened to the vinyl rip which apparently isn't nearly as bad re: loudness-war as the CD version.

 

[david]

where the hell is the demand for that, jesus

I know. Hopefully POP and ATYCLB get a reissue soon.. and a basic reissue of AB.

 

[Joey788]

I wouldn't mind a vinyl reissue for Zooropa either.

 

[gump]

I saw the other day that my vinyl copy of ATYCLB - which I bought back in the day for like 20 bucks - is now worth $150. I should probably sell it before they reissue it.

The Pop vinyl is amazing. AB and Zooropa need reissues.

 

[david]

I got lucky, a U.K. Friend sent me a original pressing of Zooropa 12-14 years ago.

 

[Nate Dogg]

Happy for this. Hopefully they will reissue ATYCLB, Passengers and the 2 best ofs, as those prices are just too high to justify for me.

 

[gareth brown]

will be interesting to see if they use the same source as the original pressing (which I've not heard but everyone says sounds great, despite most of the actual music) or just save time and use the same master as the CD, making it pointless?