Vinyl |
Post Reply | Page <1 278279280281282 313> |
Author | ||
HolyMoly
Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: April 01 2009 Location: Atlanta Status: Offline Points: 26138 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Been a while since I *really* listened to Joshua Tree. May play my original vinyl tonight like the old days. Or maybe even Unforgettable Fire, though the memories that one digs up may be too intense.
|
||
My other avatar is a Porsche
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
||
Argonaught
Forum Senior Member Joined: June 04 2012 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 1413 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Here comes the "most recent haul from the flea market" .. felt terribly sorry for the chatty grandpa, who was trying hard to get me interested in a few milk crates worth of "rock'n'roll" @ $0.50 apiece. It felt so heart-warming, though, to observe a small gang of aging gentlemen and a female goth, who knelt and squatted in front of the crates.
Must re-loot this fine establishment no later than this coming Saturday, before winter sets in. |
||
Argonaught
Forum Senior Member Joined: June 04 2012 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 1413 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Thanks for reminding me. Playing it now ... needs a spin on the cleaning machine ... the sweet PITA of vinyl :) |
||
Argonaught
Forum Senior Member Joined: June 04 2012 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 1413 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
You speak the truth :)
I knew that Barnes and Noble used to sell vinyl, but they kind of withered away and went extinct around here. We do have, however, a thriving Books-A-Million store with a surprisingly decent vinyl section, mostly indie/alternative and a lot of jazz- and 1960s classics reissues (but no arcane prog stuff and suchlike). Regarding the albums' playing time: I dislike it when they spread what used to be a normal LP over two discs. Albums of the LP era were carefully structured and timed to be enjoyed to in two consequent sessions: Side A, followed by Side B. Twenty-five minutes per side didn't seem to be much of a problem back then. Now, because they press vinyl on 30+ years old equipment, there may be a technical reason for not using the innermost grooves. Edited by Argonaught - November 06 2014 at 17:05 |
||
Catcher10
Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: December 23 2009 Location: Emerald City Status: Offline Points: 17817 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
^ I have the original CD issue which is not the best but on my system plays pretty good. I would not mind the new remastered vinyl version but I have many more on my list to get before I go outside my prog list.
I like the Joshua Tree
|
||
|
||
HolyMoly
Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: April 01 2009 Location: Atlanta Status: Offline Points: 26138 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
I was in Barnes and Noble yesterday and noticed they just started a vinyl section. Mainstream!
But speaking of time-per-side, I noticed that U2's "Joshua Tree" has been spread out to four sides, even though it's traditionally been a single album, albeit one that had about 25 minutes per side. That means that each side has just 2-3 songs on it. Makes sense from a sound quality perspective, but how weird would that be to flip the record every three songs while listening to Joshua Tree? |
||
My other avatar is a Porsche
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
||
Catcher10
Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: December 23 2009 Location: Emerald City Status: Offline Points: 17817 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
They pressed the vinyl to include all the material, so it is 3-LP version. As you know for vinyl it is a time per side issue. Seems more and more are sticking to about 20-22min per side, which is fine by me.
|
||
|
||
Meltdowner
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 25 2013 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 10231 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
^ The physical proof that recent albums are too lengthy
|
||
Argonaught
Forum Senior Member Joined: June 04 2012 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 1413 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
That's a lot of records! I guess they just split the two original CDs into 3 chunks and spread them over 3 LPs?
|
||
Engine
Forum Groupie Joined: November 03 2014 Location: North Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 55 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Ta matey - will do.
|
||
Catcher10
Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: December 23 2009 Location: Emerald City Status: Offline Points: 17817 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
IQ, band from the UK, lumped as a traditional neo-prog flavor. Influences from Genesis, Pink Floyd......heavy melancholic music, big sound. Others can chime in also here but I would check out Tales From the Lush Attic Ever Frequency Will give you a good flavor of their sound.
|
||
|
||
Engine
Forum Groupie Joined: November 03 2014 Location: North Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 55 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Not familiar with it /them.........care to elaborate ?
|
||
Catcher10
Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: December 23 2009 Location: Emerald City Status: Offline Points: 17817 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
This is on a delivery van, should hit my house by Friday.....woot-woot!!!!
|
||
|
||
Engine
Forum Groupie Joined: November 03 2014 Location: North Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 55 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
I was in Leeds last week at JUMBO RECORDS.... the vinyl racks were so busy I had to wait for a spot !
Saw three young fillies taking Ramones reissues to the counter. Warmed the cockles of my heart so it did. I felt like giving them a big hug....but I got into trouble last time I tried that ! |
||
Meltdowner
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 25 2013 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 10231 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
^ Me too. I own much more CD's than vinyls, but this year I bought much more LP's than CD's. CD doesn't do much for me these days
On another topic, last Sunday afternoon I cleaned some of my LP's (with José's Special Recipe ) and it was amazing: my copy of 'Wind and Wuthering' is finaly audible and 'Lizard' doesn't crackle at all. I can't wait to listen to the others |
||
Guldbamsen
Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23104 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Thanks! To be fair most of my collection is comprised of cds, but for about a year and a half I've been trying to re-buy my collection back in vinyl That's how it started, but I've come to my sense since then and now (mostly) focus on vinyl purchases that I don't already own on cd.
|
||
“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
- Douglas Adams |
||
Catcher10
Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: December 23 2009 Location: Emerald City Status: Offline Points: 17817 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Nice find Engine!! From the pic it does look in VG+ condition.......I don't consume myself with prices of vinyl especially an older issue as that. If music is your passion then price is something you deal with, its your hobby and you can calculate the money per hour spent on enjoyment.
Believe me people spend tons more money on other hobbies than vinyl records and turntables...Just look at what people spend on iPhones every 6 months or so, good for Apple... Mitchell makes really nice analog gear.......and yes welcome to our nice cozy warm thread!
|
||
|
||
Engine
Forum Groupie Joined: November 03 2014 Location: North Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 55 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
It's a Mitchell Gyrodec. Slightly upgraded.
Made in England but I think available everywhere. After years of different record players I decided that for the price the Gyrodec is all I'll ever need and value for money wise it's just unbeatable. Plus it can accommodate any arm . Bomb proof built quality and a sonic prformance which matches anything I've heard. Not everyone loves its looks.? But I do . The 'Audiomods 'arm cost me a bit but the Gyro comes as standard with the legendary Rega RB 300 arm which does nine tenths of what mine does. About £1,500 for the basic one I think. So maybe not one to consider yet ? If you can get one sometime in future though it could be the last one you ever need to buy ! When you think how much you can spend then it's hellish value . We have a Technics SL1200 aswell which my daughter uses as she's scared of the bouncy Gyrodec haha Edited by Engine - November 04 2014 at 22:24 |
||
Meltdowner
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 25 2013 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 10231 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Thanks for the advice.
I still don't have the "ultimate prog statement", I only have the first album (as seen on the previous page ) and Trilogy. What's your turntable model and what do you think of it? I'm in an investigation to replace mine in the near future I hope, when I'll start working: I finished my studies recently, I'm still in the same situation as David By the way, welcome to this thread: it's a warm place |
||
Engine
Forum Groupie Joined: November 03 2014 Location: North Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 55 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
. I salute you ! A young person ( Now I'M Jealous ) like you Into vinyl in this compressed digital age . You've obviously got class ! .keep the faith !
Edited by Engine - November 04 2014 at 05:08 |
||
Post Reply | Page <1 278279280281282 313> |
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |