2014 The Year of The Vinyl

Posted by: Tan y Draig on 12 January 2014

Calling all vinyl addicts

Now that we're into the new year good and propper I have decided that this the year to bolster my vinyl collection with some quality recordings.

So I would be grateful for suggestions for good quality albums that are well recorded and would also make a good investment for the future.

So information on what to look for in terms of pressings, values etc. would be gratefully appreciated.

I eagerly await your suggestions 

Many thanks in advance

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by Tan y Draig
Originally Posted by Tan y Draig:

Calling all vinyl addicts

Now that we're into the new year good and propper I have decided that this the year to bolster my vinyl collection with some quality recordings.

So I would be grateful for suggestions for good quality albums that are well recorded and would also make a good investment for the future.

So information on what to look for in terms of pressings, values etc. would be gratefully appreciated.

I eagerly await your suggestions 

Many thanks in advance

Over enthusiastic typing on the title I'm afraid. I realise my spelling mistake on the word Vinyl

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by Steve J

A rather broad question Tan. I'd be happy to oblige but it would depend somewhat on what your musical tastes are. Also are you after new vinyl only or secondhand as well?

 

Steve

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by Tan y Draig

New and second hand. happy to look at all genres. I can always spotify first to get an idea.

I have a broad taste

Thanks

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by George J

Shirley, the official year of vinyl was 1948 - rather a rather long time ago ...

 

Only fifty years less out of date than the 78 disc in reality.

 

ATB from George

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by naim_nymph

This double vinyl from 2009 seems to go down well when the vinyl recommondation question is asked : )

 

 

Amazon.uk ~ £22.27

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by Tan y Draig
Originally Posted by George J:

Shirley, the official year of vinyl was 1948 - rather a rather long time ago ...

 

Only fifty years less out of date than the 78 disc in reality.

 

ATB from George

Like the phoenix it is rising again! (well, in my house at least)

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by Tan y Draig
Originally Posted by Char Wallah:

It depends how much you're willing to spend on vinyl. Some is sold at exorbitant prices on eBay and discogs and the actual quality is crap....so that's a bit hit and miss....specialist vinyl shops are becoming ever rarer...and the stuff in HMV is overpriced.....good luck to ya mate!

 

Best bet is to go to a record fair near you....that's really how I started looking for gems...before I had tinterweb. 

I suppose this is some of the information I am looking for. I have bought some real duds on ebay

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by Tan y Draig
Originally Posted by naim_nymph:

This double vinyl from 2009 seems to go down well when the vinyl recommondation question is asked : )

 

 

Amazon.uk ~ £22.27

Thanks Debs. Very helpful 

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by Tony2011

On Debs's footsteps, this is also a great album and SQ, on original albums,  is just extraordinary.

 

 

Best of luck

Tony

 

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by Tan y Draig
Originally Posted by Tony2011:

On Debs's footsteps, this is also a great album and SQ, on original albums,  is just extraordinary.

 

 

Best of luck

Tony

 

Thanks Tony. I have this on vynil from when it was released. it is a classic for vinyl I agree

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by EAROTICA
Yello touch is awesome so well recorded I bought on cd and vinyl and loving it.
Posted on: 12 January 2014 by naim_nymph

I’m a fan of Neil Young, and to date have about 10 of his albums that are mostly quite recent pressings which fortunately sound really fabulous : )

 

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by Steve J

Tan,

 

For new vinyl Amazon is usually your best bet. They list forthcoming releases and you can often get a good deal by preordering. It's also very easy to send them back if there's a problem or you don't like it. A few of us tip off others on the forum if something good comes up.

For secondhand vinyl I buy most of mine now from a very good place at my local market. Occasionally I use eBay but only go for sellers with a good reputation.

 

Good luck,

 

Steve 

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by Steve J

Also keep an eye on this thread.

 

https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...l-you-bought?page=46

Posted on: 12 January 2014 by Tan y Draig
Originally Posted by Steve J:

Also keep an eye on this thread.

 

https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...l-you-bought?page=46

Thanks Steve

Posted on: 14 January 2014 by Tan y Draig
Originally Posted by naim_nymph:

This double vinyl from 2009 seems to go down well when the vinyl recommondation question is asked : )

 

 

Amazon.uk ~ £22.27

Arrived today. Having not listened to Yello in more than a decade this LP has brought it all back. I had forgotten just how good they are and what amazing sound quality they're recordings have. Great recommendation Debs

Posted on: 19 February 2014 by FangfossFlyer

It's what all cool kids are playing!

 

Posted on: 19 February 2014 by DenisA

Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo recorded 4 cover songs, DIRECT to vinyl last Sunday. The 10" slab will be release on Record Store day in April.

 

Posted on: 19 February 2014 by joerand
Originally Posted by FangfossFlyer:

It's what all cool kids are playing!

 

Or at least what all the 'stoned dudes' are playing . Love Jimi's garb. He looks like he might be doing some pioneering in DJ scratching.

Posted on: 21 February 2014 by Loki

DIRECT to vinyl 

 

I'm intrigued: please explain the process.

Posted on: 21 February 2014 by DenisA
Originally Posted by Loki:

DIRECT to vinyl 

 

I'm intrigued: please explain the process.

 

All I know is this is where Emily cut the record - http://www.gearboxrecords.com/ 

Posted on: 25 February 2014 by Steve O

Just bought 'Let Em All In' by 'I Am Kloot' and 'Holy Fire' by 'Foals'.

Both very good albums and great sounding too.

Regards,
Steve.

Posted on: 26 February 2014 by Tan y Draig
Originally Posted by Steve O:

Just bought 'Let Em All In' by 'I Am Kloot' and 'Holy Fire' by 'Foals'.

Both very good albums and great sounding too.

Regards,
Steve.

Thanks Steve O. got the latter, will try the former!