Official Vinyl/Record Player Thread

[ThememanXX]

found two more record stores near me that I didn't know existed, they don't advertise or really have much internet presence....one in Wilkes-Barre and one in Scranton. I checked out the Scranton one on Saturday and their used vinyl inventory is humongous. I'm going to have to go there soon with 10 or so albums in mind and see what I come up with. I didn't really look much while I was there this weekend 'cause I was in a hurry.

[MaLaKaS]

it's always awesome finding a new record shop.

[JWood]

Originally Posted by ThememanXX They're not cheap.

Originally Posted by JWood I've found a few Zeppelin LPs at a local store for around $20 each

Originally Posted by ThememanXX No good stores in Scranton, that's for sure.

Originally Posted by ThememanXX Annnnd just found Led Zeppelin IV for $10 from a highly rated seller. Nice.

Well done, my friend!

Originally Posted by drummerkrf I've found Zeppelin to be pretty pricy. At least I, II, and IV.

Originally Posted by dobyblue Especially if you're trying to seek out the Classic Records 200g AAA releases, usually over $250/piece if they're still sealed. Look for 60s/70s pressings in VG+ condition and you'll find they're much more affordable.

Well yeah, that's because they're 200 Gram and Zeppelin. Not a cheap combo right there...

[JWood]

I just added a few LPs to my collection; records that I've been meaning to purchase for awhile now:

Tedeschi Trucks Band - Made Up Mind
Rich Robinson - Through a Crooked Sun
Chris Robinson Brotherhood - The Magic Door
The Velvet Underground - Loaded
The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground & Nico

[MaLaKaS]

Originally Posted by JWood Well done, my friend! Well yeah, that's because they're 200 Gram and Zeppelin. Not a cheap combo right there...

I hear that the British first pressings of the Zeppelin albums are better than the US pressings. Is there any truth to this?

By the way, I added the "Thriller" album into my collection today.

[ThememanXX]

Got Steve Miller Band - Fly Like an Eagle the other day. That one sounds so great on vinyl. Up next, I think I'll be tackling Zeppelin and the Beatles. Hoping to find some gold!

[drummerkrf]

Originally Posted by MaLaKaS By the way, I added the "Thriller" album into my collection today.

I listened to some of this just last night. Even though its shitty mid-80s vinyl it still sounds way better than any other platform.


Also, complete genre change... the wife and I put on some Glenn Miller and I noticed something that I found odd, although I'm new to this game so maybe it was normal for the time.
This album is a two-record set of live performances, yet Side A is coupled with Side D on one and B & C are on the other.... through me for a loop. Is this typical?

btw I strongly suggest adding some Glenn Miller to any collection.

[Mitch]

Ok, you guys are getting totally out of control with the vinyl

[drummerkrf]

Originally Posted by Mitch Ok, you guys are getting totally out of control with the vinyl

Listen Big Tasty.... we didn't get to experience it like you did.


edit: I really hope you get that reference because only you would and everyone else is gonna give me the

[ThememanXX]

Originally Posted by drummerkrf This album is a two-record set of live performances, yet Side A is coupled with Side D on one and B & C are on the other.... through me for a loop. Is this typical?

I'm going to guess that it was designed with the old 'drop the record' type record players, where you can stack 2-3 on top and it drops the next record after the previous one is finished, in mind.

[Mitch]

Originally Posted by drummerkrf Listen Big Tasty.... we didn't get to experience it like you did. edit: I really hope you get that reference because only you would and everyone else is gonna give me the

Goldbergs reference?

Yeah, that's the thing, I guess. Those of us who grew up with vinyl, etc. have enjoyed the evolution to the point now where our entire music libraries can be on a single device that's about 1/8 the size of an album

[Mitch]

When are you guys gonna start collecting 8-track tapes??

[drummerkrf]

Originally Posted by Mitch Goldbergs reference?

Boom. You're the only other person that watches that show...

Originally Posted by Mitch Yeah, that's the thing, I guess. Those of us who grew up with vinyl, etc. have enjoyed the evolution to the point now where our entire music libraries can be on a single device that's about 1/8 the size of an album

See I feel the same way about CDs that you do about vinyl... I'm gonna laugh if one day my kid comes to me seeking old CDs...

Originally Posted by Mitch When are you guys gonna start collecting 8-track tapes??

When I get a '68 GTO with Hurst shifter and an 8-trac deck...

[ThememanXX]

Originally Posted by Mitch Goldbergs reference? Yeah, that's the thing, I guess. Those of us who grew up with vinyl, etc. have enjoyed the evolution to the point now where our entire music libraries can be on a single device that's about 1/8 the size of an album

It's a niche thing for me, a fun hobby to put together a collection.

[Mitch]

Originally Posted by ThememanXX It's a niche thing for me, a fun hobby to put together a collection.

Oh yeah, I get it. I'm not knocking it, by any means. And I love the warm analog sound.

My comment about getting out of control is b/c I'm seeing things like Thriller, The Hooters, Glen Miller, etc

[drummerkrf]

'No no no no.... there's TWO n's in Glenn'

I've got some Fatz Waller if that tickles your fancy

[Mitch]

But seriously, do you actually enjoy listening to Glenn Miller?

[ThememanXX]

Originally Posted by Mitch But seriously, do you actually enjoy listening to Glenn Miller?

Dude, those Michael Jackson albums are fantastic. 'Off the Wall' is in my top-5 of all time. That said, that Hooters album is pretty awful, but hey, it was $1 and didn't cost me anything more for shipping. You win some, you lose some.

[drummerkrf]

Originally Posted by Mitch But seriously, do you actually enjoy listening to Glenn Miller?

Seriously... I kind of do.
I also have the Best of Bing... and Dave Brubeck.

What can I say? There's always room for Jazz/Big Band/Swing, no? Work with me here...

[ThememanXX]

I mean, I got the best of Pete Seeger the other day (also for $1)....and I've gotta say, the songs I've never heard are craptastic, but Little Boxes? That shit is a jam.