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Post by coanbread751 on Apr 26, 2009 12:36:53 GMT -5
Alright knowledgeable inforoosters I need help. I plan on breaking into the world of Vinyl and record playing/collecting next month, the only problem is I don't really know to much about it and I am having an EXTREMELY hard/frustrating time searching around the net for info. The wiki page is nice but it really doesn't help me too much. Wheres the best place to get a record player? Should I buy used or new records?(i'm looking for sound quality here) Any terminology I should learn? Wheres the best place to buy records online? How do I make sure I am getting the ultimate sound quality?(the speakers aspect is obvious) I know of a record player I can have for free but the Stylus is broken.....any ideas?
Really I am just looking for someone to give me an introduction to Vinyl. I really just don't know anything about it. Thanks guys.
Alright knowledgeable inforoosters I need help. I plan on breaking into the world of Vinyl and record playing/collecting next month, the only problem is I don't really know to much about it and I am having an EXTREMELY hard/frustrating time searching around the net for info. The wiki page is nice but it really doesn't help me too much. Wheres the best place to get a record player? Should I buy used or new records?(i'm looking for sound quality here) Any terminology I should learn? Wheres the best place to buy records online? How do I make sure I am getting the ultimate sound quality?(the speakers aspect is obvious) I know of a record player I can have for free but the Stylus is broken.....any ideas?
Really I am just looking for someone to give me an introduction to Vinyl. I really just don't know anything about it. Thanks guys.
I can't really comment on the best record player to use, because I just use my dads old player, but i can talk about purchasing vinyl records.
Large selection and amazon quality. There's the opportunity to get ratings from buyers and seller ratings, definitely a good place to start to begin your vinyl journey
More indie type of feel. Yesterday I was able to buy the My Morning Jacket Live Ep from Record Store Day while also picking up one of my favorites The Streets Original Pirate Material. The records always come quick and I've never had any problems.
However the best place to get records is your local independent record store. There's no better feeling in the world to me than going into my favorite small record store and buying a bunch of records.
In terms of quality, look for 180g vinyl, that's the best (Although I've seen 200g but never bought it.) Although if it's not 180g, it's really not that big of a deal. I've gotten used records (best finds Talking Heads Remain In Light for 3 bucks and Sly and the Family Stones greatest Hits for 3 bucks) which are awesome and allow you to turn back the clock and not have to break the bank or wait for a reissue. I've never had problems with a used records, and the only time I've had problems with a new record (and I've bought a lot of records) was Nick Drake Five Leaves Left which was staticy, sucked but what can you do.
Hopefully this helped, and hope you have fun buying vinyl, it beats the hell out of a cd.
I have a Technics that I bought in high school almost 20 years ago. It's I a belt drive so I had to replace the belt and needle a few times over the years but thats it. No major repairs. I suggest looking around your town to see who carrys what. On the web I'd say try this guy.
As far as the records themselves. nodepression is right on with insound. One of the best out there for that type of music. The other three I would suggest is Dusty Groove www.dustygroove.com/ (Great for Jazz/Funk) Gemm www.gemm.com/ (this is one of the best places around) Aquarius Records www.aquariusrecords.org/ (Best place to find what the hell is that records.)
do a googlemaps search for thrift stores in your area. Call the ones you are willing to visit and ask if they have a vinyl section(and most importantly, how big is this vinyl section.. you don't wanna drive 20 minutes to find one small crate of records)
Find out the 1/2 price days if you can.
Sometimes you'll hit a goldmine... other times you'll bust... but you can come home with 50 records and pay less than 20 bucks.
A buddy of mine found the white album on white vinyl for $3.75.
Make sure you check each record for damage
Last Edit: Apr 27, 2009 12:10:16 GMT -5 by wooz - Back to Top
do a googlemaps search for thrift stores in your area. Call the ones you are willing to visit and ask if they have a vinyl section(and most importantly, how big is this vinyl section.. you don't wanna drive 20 minutes to find one small crate of records)
Find out the 1/2 price days if you can.
Sometimes you'll hit a goldmine... other times you'll bust... but you can come home with 50 records and pay less than 20 bucks.
A buddy of mine found the white album on white vinyl for $3.75.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Apr 27, 2009 15:01:35 GMT -5
Don't be afraid of Craigslist. While they will 99% of the time be used.........it's still worth checking out. I got a bunch of free records and even paid like 20 bucks for a collection of like 80. Granted most will be filled with easy listening or showtunes but you'll also find gems like Neil Young, Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Zeppelin.....etc. Check Craigslist in your area for "vinyl records" "vinyl LPs" "records" etc.
Don't be afraid of Craigslist. While they will 99% of the time be used.........it's still worth checking out. I got a bunch of free records and even paid like 20 bucks for a collection of like 80. Granted most will be filled with easy listening or showtunes but you'll also find gems like Neil Young, Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Zeppelin.....etc. Check Craigslist in your area for "vinyl records" "vinyl LPs" "records" etc.
Absolutely. Craigslist is a great source of record players, stereo equipment and vinyl itself. I saw a Craigslist ad a few years ago for a guy with a warehouse here in Houston with tens of thousands of records that he opens about once every couple of months. Lots of amazing deals in there, plus through that I found out about a series of record shows in our area.
The best place is local record stores though. Look through the vinyl that they have, then talk to the clerks about where else you can get good deals on used vinyl. Also a good idea to stop by garage sales / rummage sales in your neighborhood... a lot of people have no idea what they have.
Post by candyflippedaround on Apr 27, 2009 17:33:46 GMT -5
vinyl is fun. im pretty new to it but eventually i hope to get most of the great classic discographies like the beatles, zeppelin, the doors, floyd, the who, etc i havent really been able to find doors or zep records that werent part of box sets which is frustrating, although i have not looked hard.
Post by stallion pt. 2 on Apr 28, 2009 12:13:45 GMT -5
Something to bear in mind about colored vinyl and picture discs: they look cool and are highly collectable but in general they sound like shit (esp. picture discs) and wear out faster. also, if you come across something wierd in an "import" bin (a live album you've never heard of, something you though was unreleased etc) it's probably a bootleg and the sound quality may be questionable. If your store has a listening station use it!!!
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also, if you come across something wierd in an "import" bin (a live album you've never heard of, something you though was unreleased etc) it's probably a bootleg and the sound quality may be questionable. If your store has a listening station use it!!!
Definitely true. Although sometimes you find some gems. I found a bootleg radiohead live recording that sounded great, so it's all luck of the draw.
might be a little late with this info, I got my record player at target , its a stand alone unit with speakers cd player, casette player, and ipod hookup. it was $100 bucks. I love getting records from goodwill always find some treats there.
Post by HoodooOperator on May 5, 2009 21:51:27 GMT -5
The only format I buy anymore is vinyl, I've said fuck it when it comes to cd's. And a ton of new albums come with a digital download code, which is amazing.
Thrift stores can be a goldmine. Be prepared to spend some time digging through shelves of them only to find nothing good. but sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes really lucky.
And for any of you that live near or will be visiting central Jersey, check out the Princeton Record Exchange www.prex.com
I guess someone should also mention that you always store LP's on edge, never lying flat. Since the label area is slightly thicker than the rest, lying LP's flat for extended periods will cause them to warp. Just another tip.
I also agree that yard sales and thrift stores can have great find, but also a lot of junk. Well worth a look though.
Also being an old dude I got lots of LP's when CD's came out and people just gave me their collections or gave them to libraries where I bought lots of great stuff for a dime each. Doesn't do you much good now but still amazing how times change.
Vinyl is great. You will love it. Of course I am in the process of dubbing all my old vinyl onto CD for convenience but I'll never desert vinyl.
I'm by no means a serious collector, but I do surf thrift stores and yard sales and I occasionally find something worth buying. It's always fun to uncover a treasure for 50 cents or a buck. Makes the hunt much more exciting.
Post by HoodooOperator on May 12, 2009 23:56:00 GMT -5
While I still love all of the old vinyl I own, there are pleeeenty of amazing records being released right now on vinyl. Most of which are fantastic collectors editions, limited press, colored, etched, etc. and it makes it that more fun to score them if you can. They pretty much all increase in value too. Great investment.
Post by rideincircles on May 13, 2009 3:05:56 GMT -5
I have a pair of stanton str8-80 dj tables and tons of records. I havent seen any vinyl at thrift stores lately, but im always checking out estate sales. Tons of stuff to be found. I love really old records, it represents a different era.
Post by nodepression on Jul 5, 2009 19:45:46 GMT -5
Anybody get anything cool lately? Yesterday I picked up used copies of Bruce Springsteen-Darkness On The Edge Of Town Bruce Springsteen- Greetings From Asbury Park N.J.
and new copies of Scott Walker- 1 M83- S/T High Places-S/T
2/5- Papadosio 3/3- MUSE 3/12- John Mayer 3/19- The Werks 3/31- Passion Pit 4/18- Ben Folds 4/20- Against Me! 6/10- Bonnaroo 6/30- Eric Clapton and Roger Daltrey
Post by itrainmonkeys on Aug 4, 2009 10:01:02 GMT -5
Recent vinyl purchases:
Dead Weather - horehound Wilco - Wilco (The Album) Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Everybody Knows this is Nowhere The Band - Last Waltz Pink Floyd - Animals Portugal. The Man - Satanic Satanist
Recently found some old 70's album in near mint condition at a yard sale for a $1 each:
Cheech & Chong - Big Bamboo (with rolling paper intact) Cheech & Chong - Self Titled Curved Air - Second Album Malicorne - Self Titled Marillion - Fugazi
I've decided to finally take the plunge and invest in vinyl. I've been told that having high quality speakers is more important than having a high quality record player. Can anyone comment on this? I can probably find a good pair of speakers on my own, but I'm going to be hopeless when shopping for a turntable. I've given myself a $300 starting budget. I'm looking to spend about $100-150 on a record player, $50-$100 on a pair of speakers, and whatever's leftover on records.
Also, Garageland, those links you posted have been quite helpful, so have a crunchy.
P.S. Mods, can we please move this thread to the Which Stage?
