Price of vinyl

Posted by: Jonn on 07 April 2010

As I'm shortly going to invest a significant wedge on up-grading my LP12 I thought I'd check out some new vinyl. For the past 5 years or so I've only bought CDs so I was pleased to see that there is plenty of vinyl still around. However, I wasn't expecting the price hike - on average two or three times the cost of a CD from mail order sites. Is this the norm now or are there any cheaper sources for new vinyl?
I suppose as well recording quality on LP is as variable as CD - so taking a chance on a recording could result in an expensive mistake.
Regards
Jon
Posted on: 08 April 2010 by Officer DBL
A solution for you may be to keep an eye out for people who are going the other way and are getting out of vinyl replay altogether. If their collections become available, they may contain the music you are looking for.

Unfortunately what you have found is that there is a premium on new vinyl. Diverse and Simply are two sources of new vinyl that doubtless you have already investigated. You could also try HMV on line.

Brad
Posted on: 08 April 2010 by Tarquin Maynard - Portly
Look out for Charity shops.

Oxfam, however, are actually pretty expensive and charge near-new prices for second hand vinyl.
Posted on: 08 April 2010 by mudwolf
5 years ago I only had about 20, and my classical friend was moving from house to apartment, so I got whatever I wanted, about40 pieces and 4 box sets.

I bought more rock at small shops and Amoeba, that's always a $1000 hit to my wallet.

Recently another friend was moving and i got his rock and classical collection and I can't store it all. it's in 5 plastic bins and I"ve given 1 duplicates bin to a store that hasn't paid me yet.

Be bold tell people in conversations you have a great TT, someone might let you make off with their stuff, free or pay them an average price.
Posted on: 08 April 2010 by Jonn
Thanks for the advice. I will probably buy some new vinyl as well it's just that I won't be taking any risks - which is a shame as with CDs costing much less I've taken a chance on buying music I've not heard of before. This can be hit and miss but even if it turns out not to be to my taste it's a relatively small financial loss.
Cheers
Jon
Posted on: 08 April 2010 by BigH47
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Originally posted by Mike Lacey:
Look out for Charity shops.

Oxfam, however, are actually pretty expensive and charge near-new prices for second hand vinyl.


It does seem to vary from shop to shop, sometimes in the same shop. They seem to have a person armed with Record guide and with out taking any note of condition, edition/pressing just use the best price or one they think fits.

Of course always check the condition before leaving the shop, and be prepared for some form of record cleaning.
Posted on: 08 April 2010 by mudwolf
yeah, NEW vinyl is very expensive. S/H is about equal. but I"m on this side of the pond and hills between.
Posted on: 09 April 2010 by BigH47
You do have Amoeba though. Smile
Went to the SF one last year seemed like reasonable prices, and a vast selection.

I agree with the new vinyl prices, it's almost as if "Audiophiles" were being targeted for a rip off? Some of these box sets/special editions/retrospective have extortion written all over them.
How come some manufactures can produce a single 180gm album for £12ish and yet another is nearer £40 for an equivalent quality "star"?

There is of course that some labels charge brand "premium", some times for no extra quality.