**The Official Vinyl Collectors Thread**

[AndySlash]

finally got a copy of dylan's 'time out of mind'. very excited.

[william.hosking]

I went to the record store yesterday because I was in the area and took my son in. I looked around for a bit and ended up picking up an album solely based on the cover art. I wasn't even sure whether the name of the band was the name of the album or vice versa, but it was $12 so I gave it a shot.

It ended up being Pianos Become the Teeth - The Lack Long After. Pressed on clear/black/grey marbled vinyl, one of only 100 pressed. They are a post-hardcore/screamo band that are actually pretty darn good. Not usually my tastes, but I actually really like them.

Here's a picture of the cover art that triggered the purchase:

http://f0.bcbits.com/z/15/71/1571864548-1.jpg

[william.hosking]

Looks like Mobile Fidelity is going to press Weezer's debut "Blue" album, available in September. This is a MUST OWN for me.

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-82610-w...n-180g-lp.aspx

[jiggajm18]

Originally Posted by AndySlash

finally got a copy of dylan's 'time out of mind'. very excited.

nice

i'm working on getting all of his studio albums on vinyl, along with springsteen, the beatles and warren zevon (i've completed his discography of vinyl releases)

[jiggajm18]

new to this thread (not to vinyl). am i right in assuming that most of you on here buy vinyl to actually listen to it?

[william.hosking]

Just pre-ordered the new Avett Brothers and Mumford & Sons LPs, along with a copy of Mumford & Sons first LP, Sigh No More.

It's going to be a busy September!

[AlexK79]

Originally Posted by jiggajm18

new to this thread (not to vinyl). am i right in assuming that most of you on here buy vinyl to actually listen to it?

I certainly do. Never saw the point in keeping them all sealed up to 'collect'.

[william.hosking]

Originally Posted by jiggajm18

new to this thread (not to vinyl). am i right in assuming that most of you on here buy vinyl to actually listen to it?

Yessir.

I do almost all of my music buying on vinyl, and I listen to it all. I do collect, but even then I still listen to it. Welcome to the thread!

[DrinkNoH2O]

Originally Posted by william.hosking

Just pre-ordered the new Avett Brothers and Mumford & Sons LPs, along with a copy of Mumford & Sons first LP, Sigh No More.

It's going to be a busy September!

I'm still holding out hope for a Deluxe edition of Babel before pre-ordering, though I doubt it will happen.

I'm interested to hear what you think about the Sigh No More pressing. Mine is quite noisy, you can hear lots of "fuzz" or static during moments when there should be silence (not sure if that's the technical term )

[william.hosking]

Originally Posted by DrinkNoH2O

I'm still holding out hope for a Deluxe edition of Babel before pre-ordering, though I doubt it will happen.

I'm interested to hear what you think about the Sigh No More pressing. Mine is quite noisy, you can hear lots of "fuzz" or static during moments when there should be silence (not sure if that's the technical term )

I have yet to hear this album on vinyl yet, but I will let you know my thoughts as soon as I give it a couple spins. I thought the CD had moments of compression throughout. Especially when choruses started to fill out instrument wise. I hope the vinyl pressing has a more dynamic range and better instrument separation.

[AndySlash]

Originally Posted by jiggajm18

am i right in assuming that most of you on here buy vinyl to actually listen to it?

you are goddamn right i do.

[jiggajm18]

got some really good stuff today (thank you, slow day at work!).

a couple of months ago i got my first electric guitar (American Standard Tele) after playing nothing but acoustic for 7 years. so all of these purchases were to get some good Tele players:

Albert Collins - Frostbite
Roy Buchanan (self titled)
Jerry Donahue - Telecasting
Albert Collins, Robert Cray, Johnny Copeland - Showdown!
James Burton and Ralph Mooney - Corn Pickin' and Slick Slidin'

[1yankeesfan]

Ok all you vinyl snobs what do you use when just listening to your vinyl? (I know I'm going to get some snarky remark but smh). The reason I ask is because I'm starting to get into listening to vinyl and the only turn tables I have is my old DJ ones (Numark TT200). Would this work? Links and pics would be appreciated.

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by 1yankeesfan

Ok all you vinyl snobs what do you use when just listening to your vinyl? (I know I'm going to get some snarky remark but smh). The reason I ask is because I'm starting to get into listening to vinyl and the only turn tables I have is my old DJ ones (Numark TT200). Would this work? Links and pics would be appreciated.

I use an ATLP60 Audio Technica.
http://www.amazon.com/Technica-AT-PL.../dp/B002GYTPAE

Great turntable, great price, very easy to use.

I have it hooked up to a standard home stereo system.

Great sound.

Here's a pic of my setup - it's pretty basic. I have another speaker on the other side of my TV.

http://i46.tinypic.com/wmlbiq.jpg

[AlexK79]

Originally Posted by 1yankeesfan

Ok all you vinyl snobs what do you use when just listening to your vinyl? (I know I'm going to get some snarky remark but smh). The reason I ask is because I'm starting to get into listening to vinyl and the only turn tables I have is my old DJ ones (Numark TT200). Would this work? Links and pics would be appreciated.

I've got the AT-PL120. Had it since '08 and I love it, especially with a cartridge upgrade. Gonna upgrade early next year to an audiophile level table though, getting married in January and the fiance and I agreed that we'll both be allowed to buy one present for ourselves with the wedding gift money, and I think that new ProJect Debut Carbon is calling my name.

[william.hosking]

Originally Posted by AlexK79

I've got the AT-PL120. Had it since '08 and I love it, especially with a cartridge upgrade. Gonna upgrade early next year to an audiophile level table though, getting married in January and the fiance and I agreed that we'll both be allowed to buy one present for ourselves with the wedding gift money, and I think that new ProJect Debut Carbon is calling my name.

That's probably the table I'll be getting if I decide to get a brand new one. I have a JVC L-A55 with a new Audio Technica cartridge. For right now, it sounds pretty good. I hope to upgrade by the end of the year, but that's left to be determined. I'll be scouring Audiogon for some good deals on used higher end turntables.

[DrinkNoH2O]

I definitely listen to every album I buy - not one for leaving all that music trapped in a plastic wrapper. Here's a pic of my setup:

http://i47.tinypic.com/n49ht0.jpg

Mostly Vintage: I have a Technics SL-D3 table, Shure M97xE cartridge (new), Marantz 2252B receiver that I rebuilt, and Wharfedale Valdus 400 speakers.

[william.hosking]

Originally Posted by DrinkNoH2O

I definitely listen to every album I buy - not one for leaving all that music trapped in a plastic wrapper. Here's a pic of my setup:

http://i47.tinypic.com/n49ht0.jpg

Mostly Vintage: I have a Technics SL-D3 table, Shure M97xE cartridge (new), Marantz 2252B receiver that I rebuilt, and Wharfedale Valdus 400 speakers.

Very nice, clean setup!

[Drumlax15]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

I use an ATLP60 Audio Technica.
http://www.amazon.com/Technica-AT-PL.../dp/B002GYTPAE

Great turntable, great price, very easy to use.

I have it hooked up to a standard home stereo system.

Great sound.

Here's a pic of my setup - it's pretty basic. I have another speaker on the other side of my TV.

http://i46.tinypic.com/wmlbiq.jpg

How is the sound on this? Looking to pick one up and not spend too much. My parents have a ton of records but our record player is broken. Figured I would get a new one. I'll let you guys know tonight what I got just incase anyone out there has been looking real hard for them.

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by Drumlax15

How is the sound on this? Looking to pick one up and not spend too much. My parents have a ton of records but our record player is broken. Figured I would get a new one. I'll let you guys know tonight what I got just incase anyone out there has been looking real hard for them.

It sounds great, even when it's cranked. I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a system, wanted to focus more on building my collection - so I've kept it as basic as possible. I bought the system for $20 and the turntable for $90, so I've kept my system right around $100 bucks.

I'm sure it could sound better if I bought a better system, but this works great for me.

[DrinkNoH2O]

Originally Posted by william.hosking

Very nice, clean setup!

Thanks man! Quite a bit of time (and money) invested in getting my setup just how I wanted it. Our front living room at our house is just a music room, no TVs, etc. Just that setup along with my wife's piano and my guitar and a couch.

[dobyblue]

I have a Goldring GR-2 (made by Rega) with a Goldring 1012GX cartridge and a Parasound Zphono pre-amp.

Turntable is on the top of my rack here:
1) http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1671/rack1.jpg
2) http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3562/rack2c.jpg

You can see the pre-amp behind the Pioneer Elite SACD/DVD-A player.

[william.hosking]

Got Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More vinyl pressing in the mail the other day from Amazon. Gave it a listen tonight for the first time since getting it, and I have to tell you it sounds 10x better than the CD. A much more open and wider soundstage with great instrument detail. Doesn't sound anything like the compressed CD. During the more full parts of the album, the horns, banjo, guitars, and drums all can be heard without being muffled. The album itself is magnificent, but it's even better on vinyl. A must for any vinyl lovers and M&S fans. Can't wait to get the new album along with Avett Brothers!

I also spun New Riders of the Purple Sage - The Adventures of Panama Red, and 10,000 Maniacs - In My Tribe tonight. It was a good music night.

[1yankeesfan]

Originally Posted by DrinkNoH2O

I definitely listen to every album I buy - not one for leaving all that music trapped in a plastic wrapper. Here's a pic of my setup:

http://i47.tinypic.com/n49ht0.jpg

Mostly Vintage: I have a Technics SL-D3 table, Shure M97xE cartridge (new), Marantz 2252B receiver that I rebuilt, and Wharfedale Valdus 400 speakers.

Beautiful set up. That is what I want.

[1yankeesfan]

Originally Posted by william.hosking

Got Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More vinyl pressing in the mail the other day from Amazon. Gave it a listen tonight for the first time since getting it, and I have to tell you it sounds 10x better than the CD. A much more open and wider soundstage with great instrument detail. Doesn't sound anything like the compressed CD. During the more full parts of the album, the horns, banjo, guitars, and drums all can be heard without being muffled. The album itself is magnificent, but it's even better on vinyl. A must for any vinyl lovers and M&S fans. Can't wait to get the new album along with Avett Brothers!

I also spun New Riders of the Purple Sage - The Adventures of Panama Red, and 10,000 Maniacs - In My Tribe tonight. It was a good music night.

I def want to hear the Mumford & Sons on Vinyl

[dobyblue]

Yeah I need to grab that Mumford record too, glad to hear it got a proper mastering.

[william.hosking]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Yeah I need to grab that Mumford record too, glad to hear it got a proper mastering.

You can really hear it from the first track, "Sigh No More". Fuller, more defined and pronounced sound. I've heard the album on CD, Spotify, iTunes, etc. hundreds of times (literally) and last night was like listening for the first time all over again. And let me be clear, I have a modest, low-budget system. Anyone with decent gear will get even more out of this album, which would be mind boggling.

[dobyblue]

Anyone that hasn't got the 2LP 2012 all analogue pressing of Blood Sugar Sex Magik yet that likes this album, it's starting to run out of stock at several different vendors. It's approximately $29.99 on Amazon.com using ASIN B005VPLZ76 and I'd highly recommend snagging a copy while it's still available before it hits $100.

[mcwyffe]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Anyone that hasn't got the 2LP 2012 all analogue pressing of Blood Sugar Sex Magik yet that likes this album, it's starting to run out of stock at several different vendors. It's approximately $29.99 on Amazon.com using ASIN B005VPLZ76 and I'd highly recommend snagging a copy while it's still available before it hits $100.

how do you know what year the vinyl is? i bought my bssm this year.

[jayman414]

Does anyone in here have any idea of Animals by Pink Floyd will ever get released? I was always surprised that wasn't part of their big repacking effort a few years ago. Not to ask too many questions, but I haven't heard much on a reissuing of The Beatles catalogue lately. Has that effort completely died?