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Contemplating vinyl, How hard is it to get LPs?


This may sound lame, but I've been "digital only" now
for 10 years. I was thinking about getting a Rega
Planar 3 and going back. So as stupid as it may
sound, I wanted to get a feeling for how hard it
would be to start an LP collection of 70s/80s
music?

Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Journey, Don Henley,
Aerosmith, Boston.. These are the bands I would
be looking for. Are LPs readily Mail Orderable
and or is it a scavenger hunt kind of process?

How much do LPs cost these days? Are they pressing
new music on LP?

Thanks
Tom
eastside_guy

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eastside_guy OP
29 posts
 
Thanks for all the info.. I guess its not as bad as
I thought. But how can I tell whether a used record
is any good? Can you tell by looking at an LP whether
or not it has been worn down on a junk rack system?
I am assuming you loose detail in an LP when it's
grooves are carved out by some old heavy tonearm.
What do I look for in a good used LP ??

eastside_guy OP
29 posts
 
Thanks for all the help. In fact, one person put
me on to a huge LP swap/sale that will be happening
on Oct 28th at the Seattle Center. (In case there
are any Seattle people looking) It will be going on
from 10AM to 5PM. Now anyone know where I can get
a discount on a Rega (2000) P3? If so please Email me.

Thanks again for all the help..
Tom
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