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Ughh, I already own it on 180 though. Is it worth it to double dip just for a color? Then again...it could be an investment.
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Stuck in the Past - a 33 RPM thread for vinyl listeners and collectors
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I have 2 vinyls:
Loops of Fury Single
and Smack my Bitch Up Single.
The only place I know of in Mpls. to buy Vinyls is Cheapo in Uptown.
Heres an article from MN public radio about how vinyl is taking off, especially with experimental and underground bands:
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/01/vinylsback/
Loops of Fury Single
and Smack my Bitch Up Single.
The only place I know of in Mpls. to buy Vinyls is Cheapo in Uptown.
Heres an article from MN public radio about how vinyl is taking off, especially with experimental and underground bands:
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/01/vinylsback/
Midas said:I really need to get Burial, that album is really good. But there's probably only an UK pressing of it and those are crazy expensive.
I couldn't believe the store had it. I gave up looking for it after a clerk told me they only had it for a few weeks. Then, I just randomly saw it on South St. It was like $15, not too bad at all.
Unlimited4s
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I love Brussels.
my gf and i went out and spent way to much money at national record day yesterday but we each picked up two of the three Mission of Burma definitive editions on Vinyl.
she snagged Signals Calls and Marches while i grabbed the Horrible Truth About Burma. First off the packaging is GREAT.
Beautiful double gatefold reveal two 12" records which recreatr the original record label sticker (utilizing ace of hearts rather than matador information), a free floating DVD (more about this later), and a large booklet with many great photos and a making of interview (the one for this release is much shorter than the one included in Signals Marches and Signs) and the now ubiquitous free digital download (256kbps, sourced from the album most likely as there's a bit of run out on track 6).
of the two records, sides one and two recreate the original album, the second disc contain four tracks (three from the ryko CD release, the fourth never released). Both discs are 33 1/3 speed, which i think is a bit unfortunate as there is ample space on the second disc to let them go at 45 rpm giving better sound so we could get the BEST sound quality out of the previously unreleased track).
the DVD is really neat. The DVD is a live show which was previously released on VHS. Recorded live in Boston in 1983, it contains 17 songs, 6 more than was released on the VHS tape (which, in a neat little feature, is recreated here so you can watch the VHS version).
If you like Mission of Burma, then these new versions are THE WAY to go. They can be pricey for vinyl (i paid $25 for this but retail is $30, but considering what you're actually getting (2 discs, a DVD and the digital download) it's really not that out of line.
You can get the CD versions which contain the DVDs for $13 through Amazon if you don't have a turntable.
If you'd like more information the Matador page on these is a GREAT resource for what's included, where it's from, and there's even a mini documentary on the restoration recording and even the cutting of the vinyl and they also include clips from the DVDs and full songs in 256kbps so you can hear what it sounds like now
http://www.matadorrecords.com/mission_of_burma/
absolutely amazing releases. a great job on the part of matador.
she snagged Signals Calls and Marches while i grabbed the Horrible Truth About Burma. First off the packaging is GREAT.
Beautiful double gatefold reveal two 12" records which recreatr the original record label sticker (utilizing ace of hearts rather than matador information), a free floating DVD (more about this later), and a large booklet with many great photos and a making of interview (the one for this release is much shorter than the one included in Signals Marches and Signs) and the now ubiquitous free digital download (256kbps, sourced from the album most likely as there's a bit of run out on track 6).
of the two records, sides one and two recreate the original album, the second disc contain four tracks (three from the ryko CD release, the fourth never released). Both discs are 33 1/3 speed, which i think is a bit unfortunate as there is ample space on the second disc to let them go at 45 rpm giving better sound so we could get the BEST sound quality out of the previously unreleased track).
the DVD is really neat. The DVD is a live show which was previously released on VHS. Recorded live in Boston in 1983, it contains 17 songs, 6 more than was released on the VHS tape (which, in a neat little feature, is recreated here so you can watch the VHS version).
If you like Mission of Burma, then these new versions are THE WAY to go. They can be pricey for vinyl (i paid $25 for this but retail is $30, but considering what you're actually getting (2 discs, a DVD and the digital download) it's really not that out of line.
You can get the CD versions which contain the DVDs for $13 through Amazon if you don't have a turntable.
If you'd like more information the Matador page on these is a GREAT resource for what's included, where it's from, and there's even a mini documentary on the restoration recording and even the cutting of the vinyl and they also include clips from the DVDs and full songs in 256kbps so you can hear what it sounds like now
http://www.matadorrecords.com/mission_of_burma/
absolutely amazing releases. a great job on the part of matador.
Radiohead - Nude
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
Neko Case - Fox Confessor Brings the Flood
Mirah - C'mon Miracle
Not getting the blue version of Fox Confessor bummed me out.
Joy Division - promo thing
Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton - What is Free to a Good Home?
Joy Division was only $5 used but if I'd known it was missing sides C and D I wouldn't have bought it. :| The tracklist
A1 Digital (2:50)
A2 Transmission (3:32)
A3 Passover (4:46)
A4 Atmosphere (4:11)
A5 Twenty Four Hours (4:26)
B1 Disorder (3:30)
B2 She's Lost Control (3:55)
B3 Heart & Soul (5:51)
B4 Leaders Of Men (2:34)
B5 Shadowplay (3:50)
C1 Love Will Tear Us Apart (3:27)
C2 Isolation (2:53)
C3 Wilderness (2:38)
C4 Insight (4:20)
C5 Glass (3:36)
C6 Ice Age (2:25)
D1 A Means To An End (4:07)
D2 These Days (3:26)
D3 Warsaw (2:26)
D4 Decades (6:13)
D5 Ceremony (4:21)
Got Third and the Juno soundtrack at the store today, and when I came back Loveless was waiting for me with the rest of the mail
Check out that sexy translucent on translucent vinyl action!Here's some pics of my copy of Siamese Dream, first vinyl I ever bought, sometime back in '01 or '02.
I upped the contrast of the 2nd one a bit to show off the marble effect, which is admittedly not as cool as the one's Diablos posted. From what I understand, the red/blue Hut version is SUPER rare, whereas the other ones are only mostly rare (of those, purple and red being harder to find than a peach/orange copy). Any new sealed copy you see is boring black vinyl.
theBishop said:
Nah it's your standard gatefold. It does come with a link to an mp3 download, a trend that I've been seeing more and more lately. HOWEVER, they did release a special deluxe version of Third ala Radiohead's discbox:
http://www.portisheadshop.co.uk/store/page4.asp?suptype=&t=1&sub_type=1&prod_id=2&col=30
Orellio said:Nah it's your standard gatefold. It does come with a link to an mp3 download, a trend that I've been seeing more and more lately. HOWEVER, they did release a special deluxe version of Third ala Radiohead's discbox:
http://www.portisheadshop.co.uk/store/page4.asp?suptype=&t=1&sub_type=1&prod_id=2&col=30
I would buy that if i was a bigger fan. 3 will be my first Portishead record. Somehow I missed them when they were new and fresh.
I've been collecting for a couple weeks, this is my collection so far.
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
Pixies - Doolittle
Blonde Redhead - Misery is a Butterfly
Sonic Youth - Sonic Nurse
CSS - s/t
I wish I would have found this thread sooner. I just ordered Loveless a couple days ago, and it cost more than the cooler looking red version.
I saw this at the store today and I'm contemplating going back for it.
It's $40 though, and I should probably slow down my spending a little, but damn if that isn't cool.
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
Pixies - Doolittle
Blonde Redhead - Misery is a Butterfly
Sonic Youth - Sonic Nurse
CSS - s/t
I wish I would have found this thread sooner. I just ordered Loveless a couple days ago, and it cost more than the cooler looking red version.
I saw this at the store today and I'm contemplating going back for it.
It's $40 though, and I should probably slow down my spending a little, but damn if that isn't cool.
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Just this today. There's so many things I want to pick up every time I go to the record store, but I'm forced to show restraint.
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theBishop said:
Oh yeah? That's pretty cool.
I just picked it up from Amoeba while I was out today. Didn't really come with anything cool. Then again, it was only $13.
So here's a question to the people with the larger collections. I'm sort of on the upswing of a vinyl addiction (living near waterloo records with their LP happy hours on tuesday isn't helping)
What all do you do to take care of your records?
I've got an audio-technica cleaning brush / liquid kit that works pretty well but if you do a google search you end up with 101 different record cleaning regiments all saying the other 100 ways are crap and will ruin your collection.
It sounds like I should be using a carbon fiber brush most of the time to clean off dust before I play a record and use an alcohol based solution (retail cleaning kit) for somethings thats older or really dirty.
Is there really an appreciable harm in using the alcohol based cleaning brush I have whenever I go to listen to something?
What all do you do to take care of your records?
I've got an audio-technica cleaning brush / liquid kit that works pretty well but if you do a google search you end up with 101 different record cleaning regiments all saying the other 100 ways are crap and will ruin your collection.
It sounds like I should be using a carbon fiber brush most of the time to clean off dust before I play a record and use an alcohol based solution (retail cleaning kit) for somethings thats older or really dirty.
Is there really an appreciable harm in using the alcohol based cleaning brush I have whenever I go to listen to something?
im in this boat too. some guy showed off his yamaha amp earlier in the thread and it looked pretty sexy. i moved recently and my record player now has to be seperate from the old amp i used, gotta buy a new one. need suggestions! im lookin at the yamaha rx-397 right nowOrellio said:
To answer the receiver question, I'm using a hella cheap phono-preamp:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00025742A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Plugged into my Onkyo HTS790:
The preamp could definitely be better, but overall i'm happy with this setup.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00025742A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Plugged into my Onkyo HTS790:
The preamp could definitely be better, but overall i'm happy with this setup.
Just got a used record player for $25 yesterday It sounds so fantastic, I can't believe I found it. It's an old cassete/vinyl duo, but is in perfect working condition and even came with a replacement needle! Along with it I bought some records (duh):
Kraftwerk - Electric Cafe (very good condition)
Stan Getz/Joao Gilberto w/ Antonio Carlos Jobim (Good condition, but sounds soooooo good compared to the remastered CD copy I have)
Joao Gilberto and Herman Mann w/ Jobim (very good)
My roommate got 'Eat A Peach' by the Allman Brothers, Kool and then Gang, and some old Duke Ellington record. He went back today to buy 'Go to Heaven' by the Grateful Dead (whyyyyyyyyyy), but someone bought it (thank GOD, I hate that album save for "Althea"), but came back with 'Moonshine' by Santana. We've just been playing each album one by one on repeat since yesterday, it all sounds so good.
I'm just worried that my next paycheck will be going all towards records =X I have such a huge list of 7" singles that I've been wanting to buy...
It sounds so fantastic, I can't believe I found it. It's an old cassete/vinyl duo, but is in perfect working condition and even came with a replacement needle! Along with it I bought some records (duh):Kraftwerk - Electric Cafe (very good condition)
Stan Getz/Joao Gilberto w/ Antonio Carlos Jobim (Good condition, but sounds soooooo good compared to the remastered CD copy I have)
Joao Gilberto and Herman Mann w/ Jobim (very good)
My roommate got 'Eat A Peach' by the Allman Brothers, Kool and then Gang, and some old Duke Ellington record. He went back today to buy 'Go to Heaven' by the Grateful Dead (whyyyyyyyyyy), but someone bought it (thank GOD, I hate that album save for "Althea"), but came back with 'Moonshine' by Santana. We've just been playing each album one by one on repeat since yesterday, it all sounds so good.
I'm just worried that my next paycheck will be going all towards records =X I have such a huge list of 7" singles that I've been wanting to buy...
Patrick Bateman
Member
Summer can come!
miyuru said:Not my picture, but I have one of these
Where???
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
So I bought a record player off my friend for $10 bucks. It's a Dual CS 2110. He threw in a copy of Queen's A Night at the Opera. The only problem is I don't have anything to set it up to yet.
Patrick Bateman
Member
sazabirules said:
Connect it with your PC?
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
Klaxon said:
How would I go about doing that?
Patrick Bateman
Member
sazabirules said:
I used a special USB-device by a companey named "Pinnacle Systems" so I could connect the audio cables of my recordplayer with my PC.
Dumb thing is that I can't find it on their homepage.
Patrick Bateman
Member
To 200 pieces limited, numbered 10 inch vinyl "Very Vampyr" of Australian band teenagersintokyo in wine red.
Patrick Bateman
Member
Slow month so far, so I only got this:
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Today's.
Velvet Underground - Velvet Underground
Wolf Parade - Apologies to the Queen Mary
Liars - Liars
Liars - The Other Side of Mt. Heart Attack 7"
Velvet Underground - Velvet Underground
Wolf Parade - Apologies to the Queen Mary
Liars - Liars
Liars - The Other Side of Mt. Heart Attack 7"
Witchfinder General
punched Wheelchair Mike
Orellio said:
I use the following:
Thorens TP-302 Phonostage (MM/MC)
Densen B-150 Integrated amp:
As for amp/phonostage suggestions, you have two options:
Amp/receiver with built-in phonostage or separate units like my system above.
I'm happy to make suggestions but I need to know what your budget is.
so thought this would be the right thread to ask, but basically im interested in starting a record collection and so on. Thing is, I don't really know much about what I need and which are decent and affordable. like wihch turntables, amps and speakers and so on.
any help/advice would be appreciated
any help/advice would be appreciated
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I just picked up a bowl made of Fleetwood Mac's Rumors. If I find my camera I'll take pictures.
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Velvet Underground - White Light / White Heat
Black Lips - Good Bad Not Evil
Panda Bear - Person Pitch
My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
Blood on the Wall - Awesomer
Velvet Underground - White Light / White Heat
Black Lips - Good Bad Not Evil
Panda Bear - Person Pitch
My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
Blood on the Wall - Awesomer
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boom!!! $3
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And now I'm out of store credit at Amoeba. Fun's over.
Blood on the Wall - Liferz
of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone - Etiquette
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Blood on the Wall - Liferz
of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone - Etiquette
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Alright, so I'm looking to expand on my vinyl fetish. I've literally just started and the only turntable I have right now is an old piece of trash Soundesign cassette/turntable/am/fm stereo on which the sound constantly cuts out =/
So right now I'm looking at the AT-PL120 and it seems reasonably priced, however I am worried about the built in preamp and if its worth buying a different different cartridge like this little guy. A lot of people seem to complain that the tracking force is high on the one it comes with and the Shure is going for a VERY reasonable price.
Now if these seem alright, the next problem is my receiver. It's literally walmart quality as I actually bought it from walmart for under 100 bucks =\ and pretty much anything I run through it sounds terrible. For example, I have my 360 hooked up via hdmi to the tv and red/white whateveryacallems to the receiver. When I hook up my headphones to the receiver everything sounds grainy and staticky when compared to hooking it up to the TV which sounds like a choir of angels singing... relatively speaking.
So if I'm going to go through with this (which I reaaally want to) I'm going to need a better receiver/speakers so if anyone has any ideas of something not TOO expensive I would greatly appreciate any recommendations.
the only reason we have it is because my grandpa thought it was broken
So right now I'm looking at the AT-PL120 and it seems reasonably priced, however I am worried about the built in preamp and if its worth buying a different different cartridge like this little guy. A lot of people seem to complain that the tracking force is high on the one it comes with and the Shure is going for a VERY reasonable price.
Now if these seem alright, the next problem is my receiver. It's literally walmart quality as I actually bought it from walmart for under 100 bucks =\ and pretty much anything I run through it sounds terrible. For example, I have my 360 hooked up via hdmi to the tv and red/white whateveryacallems to the receiver. When I hook up my headphones to the receiver everything sounds grainy and staticky when compared to hooking it up to the TV which sounds like a choir of angels singing... relatively speaking.
So if I'm going to go through with this (which I reaaally want to) I'm going to need a better receiver/speakers so if anyone has any ideas of something not TOO expensive I would greatly appreciate any recommendations.
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punched Wheelchair Mike
Jason said:
Congrats!
An excellent beginners TT and a great way to get knee-deep into vinyl.
I simply can't wait for my headphones to arrive so I can listen to my vinyl without the deteriorating vibrations effecting the cartridge from tracking due to my speakers.
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