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New vinyl!
Generation X - "The Best Of Generation X"
Duran Duran - "Rio"
Iron Maiden - "Powerslave"
New Order - "Substance"
The Clash - "London Calling"
The English Beat - "I Just Can't Stop It"
Plus a new CD:
Tori Amos - "Boys For Pele"
Recent CD Purchases (I'm amazed this wasn't here...)
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 08:32 AM
hec go buy the shins.
Chutes too Narrow
Oh, Inverted world
PS- How much does a good Vinyl cost? What about the life span of a Vinyl? How does it compare to CD as far as quality goes?
Chutes too Narrow
Oh, Inverted world
PS- How much does a good Vinyl cost? What about the life span of a Vinyl? How does it compare to CD as far as quality goes?
This post has been edited by Jordan: 18 January 2005 - 08:33 AM
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 02:10 PM
I've heard a pretty good sized chunk of that album, and I'm not that impressed with it. It's good, but it's nowhere near being a priority for me.
As far as vinyl goes:
Lifespan: Take into account that all of the vinyl I buy is used, still plays well, and is at least 20 years old. CDs have been known to start degrading (the foil coverings come off) after about 15 in some cases.
Sound: No better or worse than a CD. Like any audio medium, you just need a decent stereo to play it through.
Cost: I usually pay around $20 for newer stuff (Like that Melt Banana record I bought last week) and rarely more than $15 for used stuff. $15 is how much I've paid for more rare stuff like "Beatles VI", "Hey Jude" and "Ziggy Stardust". Usually I pay between $1 and $4 for used records.
As far as vinyl goes:
Lifespan: Take into account that all of the vinyl I buy is used, still plays well, and is at least 20 years old. CDs have been known to start degrading (the foil coverings come off) after about 15 in some cases.
Sound: No better or worse than a CD. Like any audio medium, you just need a decent stereo to play it through.
Cost: I usually pay around $20 for newer stuff (Like that Melt Banana record I bought last week) and rarely more than $15 for used stuff. $15 is how much I've paid for more rare stuff like "Beatles VI", "Hey Jude" and "Ziggy Stardust". Usually I pay between $1 and $4 for used records.
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Posted 18 January 2005 - 07:14 PM
my two cents:
Many many people swear by the audio mix of a certain album as heard on the orginal vinyl pressings of classic albums. And in many cases i must agree.
Vinyl is known for it's inability to simply degrade over time. they get worn, but they don't degrade if you leave them on the shelf (i think).
If you buy a brand new record, you'll probably only listen to it maybe 20 times in your life. After 20 listens, it's likely you won't hear the wear it's gone through in all that time (as long as you keep it clean).
Hecc is correct - you'll rarely find a used record that's over $15.
And Jordan, since you live in the Van, i know all the shops at your disposal. It's likely you can find ANY used David Bowie and ANY used oldies at all for less than $10. But i've definately paid more than $20 for some albums, but never regretted it.
And if you ever want to beef up your classical collection at virtually no cost, 10-LP box sets are available all over the place at $1 a pop.
In conclusion, buy a turntable and you'll end up saving vast amounts of $$$.
Many many people swear by the audio mix of a certain album as heard on the orginal vinyl pressings of classic albums. And in many cases i must agree.
Vinyl is known for it's inability to simply degrade over time. they get worn, but they don't degrade if you leave them on the shelf (i think).
If you buy a brand new record, you'll probably only listen to it maybe 20 times in your life. After 20 listens, it's likely you won't hear the wear it's gone through in all that time (as long as you keep it clean).
Hecc is correct - you'll rarely find a used record that's over $15.
And Jordan, since you live in the Van, i know all the shops at your disposal. It's likely you can find ANY used David Bowie and ANY used oldies at all for less than $10. But i've definately paid more than $20 for some albums, but never regretted it.
And if you ever want to beef up your classical collection at virtually no cost, 10-LP box sets are available all over the place at $1 a pop.
In conclusion, buy a turntable and you'll end up saving vast amounts of $$$.
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"There's nothing wrong with anything."
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"There's nothing wrong with anything."
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Posted 21 January 2005 - 08:11 PM
Some CD's
Fiery Furnaces - EP (only $11 new)
John Zorn - Naked City
Melt Banana - teeny Shiny (not the one i wanted first, but good enough)
Glenn Branca - Symphony No. 6
Laika - Silver Apples of the Moon
Laika - Sounds of the Satellites
and, but, also:
Jariten's mix tape!!!! *super-excitement*
Bad news: i heard that A&B Sound is bankrupt. This is some of the most heart-breaking news i've heard in years. You don't understand how great this place is (I think). I don't know when they're closing down, but when it does it'll be a dark day.
Fiery Furnaces - EP (only $11 new)
John Zorn - Naked City
Melt Banana - teeny Shiny (not the one i wanted first, but good enough)
Glenn Branca - Symphony No. 6
Laika - Silver Apples of the Moon
Laika - Sounds of the Satellites
and, but, also:
Jariten's mix tape!!!! *super-excitement*
Bad news: i heard that A&B Sound is bankrupt. This is some of the most heart-breaking news i've heard in years. You don't understand how great this place is (I think). I don't know when they're closing down, but when it does it'll be a dark day.
"Nothing is real, all is permitted"
- Hassan i Sabbah
"There's nothing wrong with anything."
- Philip J.Fry
- Hassan i Sabbah
"There's nothing wrong with anything."
- Philip J.Fry
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Posted 22 January 2005 - 01:03 AM
Have you heard `scratch or stich`? Its fantastic. I got it when it came out and it had a poster and a tatoo and it had a lovely silk screened green vinyl cover. yum. and i`m going to see them next week!
ahh pressure! I hope you like it.
Escalator Records `in the mix` (mixed by Yukari Fresh). Not only one of the best labels in Japan but also one of the best in the world (according to me). perfect electronic pop. pick up this comp if you can find it.
Matt Sweeney and Bonnie `Prince` Billy `superwolf`
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and, but, also:
Jariten's mix tape!!!! *super-excitement*
Jariten's mix tape!!!! *super-excitement*
ahh pressure! I hope you like it.
Escalator Records `in the mix` (mixed by Yukari Fresh). Not only one of the best labels in Japan but also one of the best in the world (according to me). perfect electronic pop. pick up this comp if you can find it.
Matt Sweeney and Bonnie `Prince` Billy `superwolf`
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Posted 25 January 2005 - 05:13 AM
Recently copied:
Arch Enemy "Anthems of Rebellion"
Korn "Untouchables"
You'd be suprised how hard it is to find "Wages of Sin", by the former, on a students budget on eBay...
Arch Enemy "Anthems of Rebellion"
Korn "Untouchables"
You'd be suprised how hard it is to find "Wages of Sin", by the former, on a students budget on eBay...
When you lose your calm, you feed your anger.
Less Is More v4
Now resigned to a readership of me, my cat and some fish
Less Is More v4
Now resigned to a readership of me, my cat and some fish
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Posted 28 January 2005 - 10:46 PM
CD's
Mercury Rev - Deserter's Songs
Pink Floyd - Obscured by Clouds
Radiohead - Kid A (have it one tape, needed the CD)
Brain Eno-David Byrne - My Life in the Bush of ghosts
Swell Maps - Jane From Occupied Europe
Spacemen 3 - the Perfect Presrciption
Olivia Tremor Control - Dusk at the Cubist Castle
Yo La Tengo - Fakebook (why did i get an album of covers? it was the only pre-94 YLT the shop had at the moment)
Joni Mitchell - Ladies of the Canyon
Joni Mitchell - Clouds
Mercury Rev - Deserter's Songs
Pink Floyd - Obscured by Clouds
Radiohead - Kid A (have it one tape, needed the CD)
Brain Eno-David Byrne - My Life in the Bush of ghosts
Swell Maps - Jane From Occupied Europe
Spacemen 3 - the Perfect Presrciption
Olivia Tremor Control - Dusk at the Cubist Castle
Yo La Tengo - Fakebook (why did i get an album of covers? it was the only pre-94 YLT the shop had at the moment)
Joni Mitchell - Ladies of the Canyon
Joni Mitchell - Clouds
"Nothing is real, all is permitted"
- Hassan i Sabbah
"There's nothing wrong with anything."
- Philip J.Fry
- Hassan i Sabbah
"There's nothing wrong with anything."
- Philip J.Fry
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Posted 29 January 2005 - 02:01 PM
New stack of vinyl to add to the collection:
Alien Sex Fiend - "'It' The Album"
The Clash - s/t
Devo - "Are We Not Men? We Are Devo!"
Jefferson Airplane - "The Worst Of Jefferson Airplane"
Meat Puppets - s/t
The Police - "Outlandos D'Amour"
Queen - "Greatest Hits"
Alien Sex Fiend - "'It' The Album"
The Clash - s/t
Devo - "Are We Not Men? We Are Devo!"
Jefferson Airplane - "The Worst Of Jefferson Airplane"
Meat Puppets - s/t
The Police - "Outlandos D'Amour"
Queen - "Greatest Hits"
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Posted 01 February 2005 - 08:50 PM
Thrift store finds
(Tapes)
The Cassandra Complex: Satan, Bugs Bunny, and Me (80s goth type stuff with horns)
The Cassandra Complex: Theomania
Manhunter soundtrack
(Vinyl)
Strawbs: Deadlines
The Paper Bag Players: America's Great Theatre for Children (ragtime songs with nifty titles like Getting Older, Worrying, and It's Just Not Fair)
(Tapes)
The Cassandra Complex: Satan, Bugs Bunny, and Me (80s goth type stuff with horns)
The Cassandra Complex: Theomania
Manhunter soundtrack
(Vinyl)
Strawbs: Deadlines
The Paper Bag Players: America's Great Theatre for Children (ragtime songs with nifty titles like Getting Older, Worrying, and It's Just Not Fair)
This post has been edited by electricprune: 01 February 2005 - 08:59 PM