CAG Vinyl Collectors??

Captainzabu

Captainzabu

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I was just wondering how many people out there still collect vinyl. I've noticed that cds are pretty easy to get a hold of (Even some limited edition box sets.). But with records, even if you do find what you want, it's going to cost you an arm and you testicles to get it (E.x.: the latest re-release of Odelay by Beck it $100.00). But, since it's such a niche audience that they're pandering too, they think it's alright for these record prices. . . . . . . . any hoo, enough complaining. I figure, since there's forums dedicated to people talking about what games they have, why not one for records?

Personally, my last purchase consisted of: Prince-Dirty Mind, Rush- Permanent Waves, And Cat Stevens- Mona Bone Jakon.


Ps: Forgive the misspelling, I'm ass tired and twice as retarded.
 
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i dabble. Mostly at shows or if I find a good deal at thrift stores, garage sales, or any other place. There are 2 record stores in Iowa City and between the two of them you can find anything, but they are all like 17.99-24.99..so I usually skip those places.
 
[quote name='CrimGhost']No, why would I waste my time with such a format...[/QUOTE]

Because it sounds really good?

I basically buy all my new music on vinyl. I'll rebuy some albums on vinyl even if I have the CD depending on cost and how important the album is to me. The Beck - Odelay reissue is ridiculously expensive. I'm clearly OK with paying more for what I feel is a superior format but I do have my limits.
 
[quote name='MP77']Because it sounds really good?

I basically buy all my new music on vinyl. I'll rebuy some albums on vinyl even if I have the CD depending on cost and how important the album is to me. The Beck - Odelay reissue is ridiculously expensive. I'm clearly OK with paying more for what I feel is a superior format but I do have my limits.[/QUOTE]

I was joking, I did post some of my collection earlier in the thread, but I thought it looked sort of "douchey".
 
I have a decent amount of vinyl.

Got the remastered of Paul's Boutique on the way.

Still need to get around to buying the Rust In Peace remaster as well.
 
[quote name='MP77']Because it sounds really good?

I basically buy all my new music on vinyl. I'll rebuy some albums on vinyl even if I have the CD depending on cost and how important the album is to me. The Beck - Odelay reissue is ridiculously expensive. I'm clearly OK with paying more for what I feel is a superior format but I do have my limits.[/quote]
Basically all new music is recorded digitally, so any quality bump you'd expect is nonexistent.
 
I love vinyl! I have to abstain from going in my local record stores too often because I spend wayyy to much money; in fact I just bought a record last Friday. I listen to a lot of punk/hardcore which never really gave up on the format.

And yes, it definitely sounds a lot better. It's also nice to have such large versions of cover art if it's an album you really love.
 
I have a DJ turntable, but I haven't used my deck in some time. Buying tunes on vinyl really isn't cost effective when each single costs 8-12 bucks.
 
[quote name='Ugamer_X']Basically all new music is recorded digitally, so any quality bump you'd expect is nonexistent.[/QUOTE]

I beg to differ about the quality. There have numerous instances where I have more modern albums on CD & vinyl and I can say without a question in my mind it sounds better on vinyl. Granted this isn't always the case but certain nuances I think are exposed more on vinyl.
 
I like the presentation more than anything. Some of the packaging is ridiculously cool looking. I have Bjork's Volta which nests in colored sleeves and is (was) sealed by a giant sticker.

You mentioned Odelay, but have you seen The Information? It is amazing (and prohibitively expensive.)
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I've been taking pictures of new records as I get them. I haven't had a chance to pull out my older stuff though.

90% of my music listening is on an iPod though so any increase in quality is blown away when I compress it.
 
You want to know what really baffles me though? There are labels that still release cassette tapes. Not Not Fun and fuck It Tapes come to mind immediately. I suppose it's probably the cheapest means of getting your music out there, (aside from CD-Rs.)
 
[quote name='Unassuming Local Guy']You want to know what really baffles me though? There are labels that still release cassette tapes. Not Not Fun and fuck It Tapes come to mind immediately. I suppose it's probably the cheapest means of getting your music out there, (aside from CD-Rs.)[/QUOTE]

I know what you mean. I've been to two shows fairly recently that both had artists selling tapes. It was pretty shocking. I know one of them included a download code with the tape which was novel especially since it's the only way to get her album. The other band had their album available on CD so buying a tape (even though cheaper) seemed so odd.
 
[quote name='buttasuperb']Still need to get around to buying the Rust In Peace remaster as well.[/quote]

The remix? No you fucking don't. Find an older pressing in good condition.
 
[quote name='Ugamer_X']Basically all new music is recorded digitally, so any quality bump you'd expect is nonexistent.[/QUOTE]

Untrue. To say "it's all digital now, so it doesn't matter" is to obscure underlying details.

Digital studios of any worth have always used higher specs than Red Book (CD Audio) can reproduce. Bit depth and sampling rate can make a huge qualitative difference. Vinyl can reproduce some of this in a way humans can discern that gets lost on CD.

Try listening to a familar album on DVD-A or SuperCD. The difference from just CD can be huge. This is where optical media actually fulfills its promise. Unfortunately, the shift towards download music on portable devices has made the quality situation far worse. As greater broadband speeds become more common and high density storage cheaper, retailers like Apple will push quality improvements to reach more users and sell the same material again to previous purchasers.

The one big quality advantage of CD vs. vinyl is the level of detail on cheap playback equipment. During the 80s, when people were hearing CDs for the first time, they'd often be impressed to hear details on a familiar album they'd missed previously. The overall quality wasn't necessarily better but the far improved control of the audio balance bringing forward things that were frequently undetectable on low-end gear in the past made a strong impression.
 
[quote name='evanft']The remix? No you fucking don't. Find an older pressing in good condition.[/QUOTE]

Absolutely, always try to go for the original releases when it comes to vinyl metal. :D My most recent metal album I got was ...And Justice for All off Amazon, and it sounds AMAZING. No bass, but who the fuck cares anyway? Nothing like a four-sided epic.

I wouldn't say I'm a vinyl fanatic, but I certainly do have quite a few albums. Some of my gems:

New Order - Ceremony (original FAC. 33 UK release)
New Order - Technique (original UK release)
New Order - Confusion (original FAC. 93 release)
New Order - Dreams Never End (3 LP live bootleg set)
Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures (original FACTUS release)
The Smiths - The Queen is Dead (original)
The Faces - Long Player (original)
Rod Stewart - Every Picture Tells a Story (original)
Orchestral Manouevres in the Dark - Dazzle Ships (not the fancy version, though mint)
Orchestral Manouevres in the Dark - Architecture and Morality (original, one my prized possessions)

Last week I finally got Loveless (yes, re-master), and I've been blasting it. :cool: Where the hell is dallowmang? He's got a mad Factory Records collection.

I'm going to put up a blog soon with all my vinyl. It shall be fun.
 
I have a player and a couple old metal vinyls, but I don't use it that much. I want to start collecting, but they cost a lot of money. I usually buy used ones at the record shop that are dirt cheap. My only problem is that I'm a moron and have no idea how to play the records. I'm completely stupid.

And don't buy the Rust In Peace remaster. Buy the original if you can. Dave messed around with the tracks too much. He ruined Take No Prisoners.
 
I can't be arsed to listen to anything other than a convenient Mp3 but I've always wondered: why do some people prefer vinyl -> mp3 to cd -> mp3? I thought the whole point of vinyl was the analog goodness.. if you're gonna go digital what's wrong with a digital source? Is there actually any advantage to creating Mp3s from an analog source?
 
[quote name='Koggit']I can't be arsed to listen to anything other than a convenient Mp3 but I've always wondered: why do some people prefer vinyl -> mp3 to cd -> mp3? I thought the whole point of vinyl was the analog goodness.. if you're gonna go digital what's wrong with a digital source? Is there actually any advantage to creating Mp3s from an analog source?[/quote]

*facepalm*

Different CDs/vinyl=different masterings. Vinyl masterings are pretty much always better than CD, and sometimes much, much better, especially for older stuff. Even pressings from different countries or can have different masterings. Shoot, there were two masterings of the Steely Dan catalog on CD before the first round of remasters, and it's practically impossible to tell them apart if you don't know what you're looking for.

Also, most people who do needledrops do it using FLAC, and sometimes at 24/192 instead of standard 16/44.1.
 
[quote name='Koggit']I can't be arsed to listen to anything other than a convenient Mp3 but I've always wondered: why do some people prefer vinyl -> mp3 to cd -> mp3? I thought the whole point of vinyl was the analog goodness.. if you're gonna go digital what's wrong with a digital source? Is there actually any advantage to creating Mp3s from an analog source?[/QUOTE]

:lol:
 
I've just recently found the joy of shopping at Hot Topic for cheap collectors vinyl. My most recent find was the fist two slayer eps for cheap (Haunting The Chapel & Show No Mercy). Not only that, there colored. Haunting is blood spattered with the album art on it, and No Mercy is dark red. I think I'm gonna go back and pick up Hatebreed-Satisfaction Is The Death Of Desire . . . . there was also some cheap AK3 vinyl as well . . . and Pyromania on picture disk.
 
Also, if you're looking for Hi-Def audio, FLAK (?) audio is the way to go . . . . . just make sure that you have a set of compatible headphones and MP3 player though.
 
[quote name='Captainzabu']I've just recently found the joy of shopping at Hot Topic for cheap collectors vinyl. My most recent find was the fist two slayer eps for cheap (Haunting The Chapel & Show No Mercy). Not only that, there colored. Haunting is blood spattered with the album art on it, and No Mercy is dark red. I think I'm gonna go back and pick up Hatebreed-Satisfaction Is The Death Of Desire . . . . there was also some cheap AK3 vinyl as well . . . and Pyromania on picture disk.[/quote]

Picture disks are sound like shit. I also wouldn't bother buying new pressings. The older ones almost certainly sound better.
 
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