What was the last vinyl you bought?
Posted by: apye! on 18 January 2011
Arrived today in the post:
Christmas Present from my partner. Not to be opened before Christmas Day 
Very nice. 
You must have played it to test the SQ. 
Steve
Very nice. You must have played it to test the SQ.
Steve
Steve, you may say that, i could not possibly comment 
Hope to spin these during the holidays.
Well, I'm delighted to say that Cambridge has a new vinyl record store, supplemented upstairs by a lovely coffee (plus tea & home-made cake) shop. It's called "Relevant Record Cafe", has been opened 2 weeks ago by 2 vinyl enthusiasts and stocks both new & used vinyl LPs. More can be found on their website. (Richard, I hope this announcement is okay).
Anyway, I thought I'd pop in for a look to see what they have in stock and came out with 3 albums:
First, Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street, the 2010 remastered version
Apparently this is much better than the CD version, which is shrill, compressed & harsh.
Funnily enough, I would say exactly the same about the vinyl version.
A hearty recommendation to avoid, unless you like having your ears torn off.
If there is a half decent version of this album, please do let me know.
There has to be a better one than this.
Next up: more Rolling Stones but this time From the Vault: L.A. Forum 1975
It's a new 2014 release and contains 3 LPs + 1 DVD recording of their last LA concert of 1975, the year that Ronnie Wood joined.
So what's it like? Absolute Dynamite!
Raw, dynamic drive, energy, rhythm and musicianship.
Such a relief & stark contrast to the other 'Stones album
Finally, the No. 1 album in the Rolling Stone Top 500 albums chart
(how ironic after 2 'Stones albums!)
The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
The new, 2014, analogue remastered, mono version
I won't comment on the music as this is known to be a classic.
However, the recording is simply brilliant.
It's by far the best sounding Beatles album that I own. It just sounds natural and right.
Expensive but recommended.
Hugely encouraged by my last Music Matters 33rpm reissue experience.
Well, I'm delighted to say that Cambridge has a new vinyl record store, supplemented upstairs by a lovely coffee (plus tea & home-made cake) shop. It's called "Relevant Record Cafe", has been opened 2 weeks ago by 2 vinyl enthusiasts and stocks both new & used vinyl LPs. More can be found on their website. (Richard, I hope this announcement is okay).
Anyway, I thought I'd pop in for a look to see what they have in stock and came out with 3 albums:
First, Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street, the 2010 remastered version
Apparently this is much better than the CD version, which is shrill, compressed & harsh.
Funnily enough, I would say exactly the same about the vinyl version.
A hearty recommendation to avoid, unless you like having your ears torn off.
If there is a half decent version of this album, please do let me know.
There has to be a better one than this.
Thanks for the info about the shop - I occasionally go to Cambridge so it's one to look out for.
I'm sorry you wasted your money on this version of Exile - I think it's generally regarded as poor on both vinyl and CD. I have heard this version and agree with you - it was passed on to me by someone who bought it and then got given the whole box. My fairly early but not original UK pressing sounds far better, though I don't think anyone would claim it's a hifi masterpiece. It is an essential Stones album so it is certainly worth tracking down a good copy. I assume that any pre-digital vinyl will sound better than what you have but I am not up to the ins and outs of the releases. The problem is that this is one of those early pressings that can become very pricey.
BW
Clive
Ordered this a while back but wondering if it will ever come. Was really looking forward to a Preludes on Vinyl (in addition to my Pollini)
Again, ordered a while back and have no idea when this will come.
There are two small pieces on this album that are worth a king's ransom for me and they are by Lera Auerbach. I should actually buy a backup vinyl as I will be wearing those two tracks out for sure.
I, like Kuma, am rejoicing at the newer releases of vinyl (while still only very few). This Duo album better not let me done. If it is good qualitity I'm buying a second as this will be one of my favourite vinyls I'm sure as the four cello sonatas represent the core music I have personally been working on intimately with over the past couple of years. A godsend on vinyl for me.
