Records...(vinyl, duh) - Page 3

my_scatterheart · 04-01-2009, 06:03 PM

haha bearsy, do I smell addiction?

**Bearsy** · 04-01-2009, 06:07 PM

I think so, I loved just flicking through the stacks. It was so mellow.

I'm gonna get a new one every couple weeks.

I look forward to this.

my_scatterheart · 04-01-2009, 06:16 PM

Black · 04-01-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bearsy

I think so, I loved just flicking through the stacks. It was so mellow.

I'm gonna get a new one every couple weeks.

I look forward to this.

its so addicting eh? theres this place called sonic boom in toronto that has a record shop in the basement. its fun to listen to old ass records for a sample that you can mix and composing the song on the ride home.

crookedhatinator45 · 04-01-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by grieves

get away from her creep...

my record collection is getting no love right now... it is 3 states away and boxed up at the parent's house...

worrd, i feel your pain..

most of my records are 200 km away at my mom's place

she has all of my pharcyde, de la, bowie, steely dan [even the special transparent yellow press of Aja], marlena shaw and random dub plates from killimanjaro sound system, king tubby, wendy renee, temptations etc. most of my collection is old motown/r&b, but i have pretty much every bowie release, pharcyde and de la, and then random classics like Time Out! [Brubeck quartet], old MJ and stuffs like that.

all i've really got up here is a bunch of dilla and other random stones throw presses and re-issues.

some recent purchases that i've got in my possession though:

Mayer Hawthorne: Just 'Aint Gonna Work out
Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf: M-Town EP [only 500 pressings]
King Tubby Soundsystem with U-Roy
Too Short: Life is... Too Short
Arabian Prince: Innovative Life: The Anthology, 1984-1989
Koushik: Out My Window
Amnesty: Free Your Mind
Aloe Blacc: Shine Through

crookedhatinator45 · 04-01-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black

its so addicting eh? theres this place called sonic boom in toronto that has a record shop in the basement. its fun to listen to old ass records for a sample that you can mix and composing the song on the ride home.

no love for Play de Record? that's my shop.. right by my campus. always stop in and just hang out when i've got breaks between lectures

myxomatosis · 04-01-2009, 08:23 PM

Awesome Bearsy. I'm more a fan of your to get list admittedly, but I dig the pick ups.

I do both. I usually go with a record or two in mind and browse as well, but sometimes it's just time to hit up the store and browse, especially some of the ones around here with thousands of records.

crookedhatinator45 · 04-01-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Black

http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/t...4/SDC10761.jpg

my lil collection

i've gots the ruff draft box set. effing dope. comes with it on cassette [boner]

**Bearsy** · 04-02-2009, 02:42 AM

mothernature · 04-02-2009, 08:22 AM

As some of you already know, I am old. I have a real question, so please go easy on me.....

What is the big deal these days with records? I can understand that if you are doing the rap thing you need to have the ability to do the scratch sound thing, but we gave up records for cassettes. Then we gave those up for CDs. Why? Because they were better.

Better because they were smaller, easier to maintain and lasted longer.

With records, you wouldn't want to take them to a friends to play, unless you knew they had a new needle, because an old/bad one would tear up your records. You also would not let your friends bring over their old records, if you had the new stylus, because you didn't want to tear up your needle.

You can't leave them in your car 'cause they would warp in the heat.

Sound quality.....the first time I heard Pink Floyd's, 'Dark Side of the Moon', I heard things I had never heard before (that could've been the headphones though).

Now the album art is something that was always sorely missed.

If you tell me you collect them for the sake of collecting, I can understand that (I have 2000 comic books that noone can touch without a 2 hour lecture in advance)

So educate me guys......what's the big deal with records?

my_scatterheart · 04-02-2009, 08:31 AM

Primarily because my pops is my best friend. And he had a couple hundred he didn't listen to but didn't want to get rid of. I was brought up listening to his jams, so it was only natural that I got into it. That, sound quality, and the love of smokin a blunt or two while puttin a good record on. Also, I found that some of the lesser known bands I liked were only putting releases out on vinyl, and the option of an iTunes purchase. I don't believe in spending nearly 15 dollars and not getting a tangible copy, so I bought the records. And then it became a nerdy endeavor. Just like it.

crookedhatinator45 · 04-02-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mothernature

As some of you already know, I am old. I have a real question, so please go easy on me.....

What is the big deal these days with records? I can understand that if you are doing the rap thing you need to have the ability to do the scratch sound thing, but we gave up records for cassettes. Then we gave those up for CDs. Why? Because they were better.

Better because they were smaller, easier to maintain and lasted longer.

With records, you wouldn't want to take them to a friends to play, unless you knew they had a new needle, because an old/bad one would tear up your records. You also would not let your friends bring over their old records, if you had the new stylus, because you didn't want to tear up your needle.

You can't leave them in your car 'cause they would warp in the heat.

Sound quality.....the first time I heard Pink Floyd's, 'Dark Side of the Moon', I heard things I had never heard before (that could've been the headphones though).

Now the album art is something that was always sorely missed.

If you tell me you collect them for the sake of collecting, I can understand that (I have 2000 comic books that noone can touch without a 2 hour lecture in advance)

So educate me guys......what's the big deal with records?

i just like the smoothe soothing sound of a vinyl record playing.. i'm also big into listening to certain stuff on cassette [notably Dilla], because that's how he listened to all his stuff and i love having that experience-- almost like sharing the moment with the person that made it. maybe i'm just weird though.

Grieves · 04-02-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mothernature

As some of you already know, I am old. I have a real question, so please go easy on me.....

What is the big deal these days with records? I can understand that if you are doing the rap thing you need to have the ability to do the scratch sound thing, but we gave up records for cassettes. Then we gave those up for CDs. Why? Because they were better.

Better because they were smaller, easier to maintain and lasted longer.

With records, you wouldn't want to take them to a friends to play, unless you knew they had a new needle, because an old/bad one would tear up your records. You also would not let your friends bring over their old records, if you had the new stylus, because you didn't want to tear up your needle.

You can't leave them in your car 'cause they would warp in the heat.

Sound quality.....the first time I heard Pink Floyd's, 'Dark Side of the Moon', I heard things I had never heard before (that could've been the headphones though).

Now the album art is something that was always sorely missed.

If you tell me you collect them for the sake of collecting, I can understand that (I have 2000 comic books that noone can touch without a 2 hour lecture in advance)

So educate me guys......what's the big deal with records?

Fidelity

**Bearsy** · 04-02-2009, 12:47 PM

Digital music sounds too mechanical. Which is fine if you listen exclusively to electronic music, but with other music the warmth of the sound and the "realness" of it is a definite bonus.

Plus nostalgia and tradition help. I've been listening to records at my uncle's house since I was 8.

K10 · 04-02-2009, 01:30 PM

Its gotten to be kind of a trend lately I suppose. But for me, it started when I raided my parents vinyl at the age of about 9. I went on to get into dj shit at which point my collection began growing as far as hip-hop and electronic music go. Then i guess my interest in vinyl just kinda stayed and I grew the rest of my collection as well.
For me the benefits are obvious. A good portion of my music is digital, so, as bearsy mentioned the sound quality when compared to analog is just pretty poor. Also, I like to have big ass album art laying around. Digital copies for on the go, bulky vinyl for at home listening pleasure.

mothernature · 04-03-2009, 09:11 AM

So, back in the day, we had hundreds of dollars (thousands in today's money) invested in equipment to have the ability to change the sound of any record we played. If your record was played on a shitty record player, it sounded shitty. If it was played on a good one, it sounded good.

Just from personal experience, I'm not sure I agree with the sound quality being better (that could also be from too many rock concerts!).

Now nostalgia I can understand. I have records of MY parents for the same reason. (I mean who ever heard of Jim Nabors?)(He was 'Gomer Pyle' on TV, but did you know he could sing???)

So to stay with the thread (sorry), I will say I have:

Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland
Carole King - Tapestries
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Janis Joplin - Cheap Thrills
Simon and Garfunkel - (same one as in above post)
Grateful Dead - (don't know which one because the cover is in 3 pieces and I can't find the right piece)

I have more but these are all originals from the day. All well loved (scratched up).

One last thing....invest in a good record cleaner. Use it each and every time. Keep your records in their sleeves, don't leave them all over the place. Take care of you needle. (Some people had 2 cartridges...1 for their own stuff, 1 for everyone else's.)

I love music, anyway I can get it.

Thanks for the kindness guys....

K10 · 04-03-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mothernature

So, back in the day, we had hundreds of dollars (thousands in today's money) invested in equipment to have the ability to change the sound of any record we played. If your record was played on a shitty record player, it sounded shitty. If it was played on a good one, it sounded good.

Just from personal experience, I'm not sure I agree with the sound quality being better (that could also be from too many rock concerts!).

Now nostalgia I can understand. I have records of MY parents for the same reason. (I mean who ever heard of Jim Nabors?)(He was 'Gomer Pyle' on TV, but did you know he could sing???)

So to stay with the thread (sorry), I will say I have:

Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland
Carole King - Tapestries
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Janis Joplin - Cheap Thrills
Simon and Garfunkel - (same one as in above post)
Grateful Dead - (don't know which one because the cover is in 3 pieces and I can't find the right piece)

I have more but these are all originals from the day. All well loved (scratched up).

One last thing....invest in a good record cleaner. Use it each and every time. Keep your records in their sleeves, don't leave them all over the place. Take care of you needle. (Some people had 2 cartridges...1 for their own stuff, 1 for everyone else's.)

I love music, anyway I can get it.

Thanks for the kindness guys....

Well I guess sound quality isn't exactly the right word for it. Digital media just doesn't have the warmth and depth of sound that analog does, although it is a "cleaner" sound its just not the same.

**farmergiles** · 04-04-2009, 01:37 AM

@ Mothernature- I think vinyl vs. cd is a matter of taste, cd is cleaner, vinyl is richer and warmer. The CD format could have done with better sampling rate and bit depth, they set the format standard a bit too low IMO.

In terms of durability- if you look after vinyl it lasts for ever- I`ve got mint records I`ve had for decades and played loads of times.
CDs on the other hand always degenerate and start skipping after a decade or so even if you do look after them. And they`re just as vulnerable to scratching if you leave them out of their case.

myxomatosis · 04-04-2009, 03:59 AM

God I love vinyl.

Can't wait till I get two taglbles and a mixer.

My life will be semicp,[;te/

**Bearsy** · 04-04-2009, 09:06 AM

Drunk at 6am. Awesome.

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04-01-2009, 08:23 PM	#47 (permalink)
myxomatosis life is music Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: between a pair of headphones Posts: 4,121 Thanks: 876 Thanked 884 Times in 574 Posts	Awesome Bearsy. I'm more a fan of your to get list admittedly, but I dig the pick ups. I do both. I usually go with a record or two in mind and browse as well, but sometimes it's just time to hit up the store and browse, especially some of the ones around here with thousands of records. __________________ oh sometimes the blues is just a passing bird and why can't that always be tossing aside from your birches crown just enough dark to see how you're the light over me last.fm blog deal (updated 12/22/11)

04-02-2009, 08:31 AM	#51 (permalink)
my_scatterheart Today, I am alive. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 4,063 Thanks: 1,300 Thanked 2,713 Times in 1,579 Posts	Primarily because my pops is my best friend. And he had a couple hundred he didn't listen to but didn't want to get rid of. I was brought up listening to his jams, so it was only natural that I got into it. That, sound quality, and the love of smokin a blunt or two while puttin a good record on. Also, I found that some of the lesser known bands I liked were only putting releases out on vinyl, and the option of an iTunes purchase. I don't believe in spending nearly 15 dollars and not getting a tangible copy, so I bought the records. And then it became a nerdy endeavor. Just like it. __________________ Be mindful even if your mind is full. -J. De La Vega

04-02-2009, 01:30 PM	#55 (permalink)
K10 Lazy lightning Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: out in the cold rain and snow Posts: 3,110 Thanks: 127 Thanked 293 Times in 160 Posts	Its gotten to be kind of a trend lately I suppose. But for me, it started when I raided my parents vinyl at the age of about 9. I went on to get into dj shit at which point my collection began growing as far as hip-hop and electronic music go. Then i guess my interest in vinyl just kinda stayed and I grew the rest of my collection as well. For me the benefits are obvious. A good portion of my music is digital, so, as bearsy mentioned the sound quality when compared to analog is just pretty poor. Also, I like to have big ass album art laying around. Digital copies for on the go, bulky vinyl for at home listening pleasure. __________________ Just because you tie dye your wool, doesn't mean you're not a sheep. R.I.P. Alice D.

04-02-2009, 08:22 AM	#50 (permalink)
mothernature ancientbongmaster Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 895 Thanked 615 Times in 394 Posts	As some of you already know, I am old. I have a real question, so please go easy on me..... What is the big deal these days with records? I can understand that if you are doing the rap thing you need to have the ability to do the scratch sound thing, but we gave up records for cassettes. Then we gave those up for CDs. Why? Because they were better. Better because they were smaller, easier to maintain and lasted longer. With records, you wouldn't want to take them to a friends to play, unless you knew they had a new needle, because an old/bad one would tear up your records. You also would not let your friends bring over their old records, if you had the new stylus, because you didn't want to tear up your needle. You can't leave them in your car 'cause they would warp in the heat. Sound quality.....the first time I heard Pink Floyd's, 'Dark Side of the Moon', I heard things I had never heard before (that could've been the headphones though). Now the album art is something that was always sorely missed. If you tell me you collect them for the sake of collecting, I can understand that (I have 2000 comic books that noone can touch without a 2 hour lecture in advance) So educate me guys......what's the big deal with records?

04-03-2009, 09:11 AM	#56 (permalink)
mothernature ancientbongmaster Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 895 Thanked 615 Times in 394 Posts	So, back in the day, we had hundreds of dollars (thousands in today's money) invested in equipment to have the ability to change the sound of any record we played. If your record was played on a shitty record player, it sounded shitty. If it was played on a good one, it sounded good. Just from personal experience, I'm not sure I agree with the sound quality being better (that could also be from too many rock concerts!). Now nostalgia I can understand. I have records of MY parents for the same reason. (I mean who ever heard of Jim Nabors?)(He was 'Gomer Pyle' on TV, but did you know he could sing???) So to stay with the thread (sorry), I will say I have: Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland Carole King - Tapestries Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon Janis Joplin - Cheap Thrills Simon and Garfunkel - (same one as in above post) Grateful Dead - (don't know which one because the cover is in 3 pieces and I can't find the right piece) I have more but these are all originals from the day. All well loved (scratched up). One last thing....invest in a good record cleaner. Use it each and every time. Keep your records in their sleeves, don't leave them all over the place. Take care of you needle. (Some people had 2 cartridges...1 for their own stuff, 1 for everyone else's.) I love music, anyway I can get it. Thanks for the kindness guys....

04-04-2009, 01:37 AM	#58 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In My Fire Engine Posts: 7,134 Thanks: 2,040 Thanked 3,167 Times in 2,191 Posts	@ Mothernature- I think vinyl vs. cd is a matter of taste, cd is cleaner, vinyl is richer and warmer. The CD format could have done with better sampling rate and bit depth, they set the format standard a bit too low IMO. In terms of durability- if you look after vinyl it lasts for ever- I`ve got mint records I`ve had for decades and played loads of times. CDs on the other hand always degenerate and start skipping after a decade or so even if you do look after them. And they`re just as vulnerable to scratching if you leave them out of their case. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys*

04-04-2009, 03:59 AM	#59 (permalink)
myxomatosis life is music Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: between a pair of headphones Posts: 4,121 Thanks: 876 Thanked 884 Times in 574 Posts	God I love vinyl. Can't wait till I get two taglbles and a mixer. My life will be semicp,[;te/ __________________ oh sometimes the blues is just a passing bird and why can't that always be tossing aside from your birches crown just enough dark to see how you're the light over me last.fm blog deal (updated 12/22/11)

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