Done buying new vinyl

@wesheadly,

You took several paragraphs to explain what I thought I previously said in one sentence!

If you're seriously into vinyl, these issues will be addressed by the end user's commitment in a lp flattener, a Us cleaner. If this isn't an option, go digital.

@noromance,

Definately something to remember.

@therobert,

A BIG +1

@noromance ,

I thought the original question was, "should I send them back"?

FWIW, as you all know, vinyl is a major commitment. Pressings that aren’t the best in terms of transparency or suffer from an overall lack luster performance are made more enjoyable with a good US cleaning.

For some people it's a PITA , for others it's a labor of love.

@realthing

"why then add all the added processing into vinyl and replaying on a mechanical device..."

This is a great (technical) question. But as in all things audio that are subjective to a certain extent, there will be many answers that supersede the logic of it all.

I know you did not ask me but I felt compelled to respond.

LPs are what I grew up with. The joy of the physical medium, the ability to hold something substantial in your hands and gaze/read while listening. It’s the connection I’ve always had with the medium. It brings me great joy just to be around lps. That may be why my collection is in my living room? Just my two cents.

Getting into digital does not excite me in any way. I continue to enjoy my path more and more.

Oh yeah, and I am loving most of the lps I continue to buy. I really believe it has much to do with my Rock 7.

Happy Listening!

I buy only vinyl and quite a bit from various sources.

I say return it. (I know if the lp suffers from a poor recording or pressing issue, it isn’t the vendors fault....it isn't the buyer's either.) Returning is the only way any vendor will have a reason to improve service. I’ve had several poor Amazon experiences with the lps not being packaged properly. I’ll have to say that recently, I’ve had very good experiences. ( Could it be because of my sending the poorly packaged lps back with detailed notes?) You only have your time to lose.

I just received my copy of Peter Gabriel "Passion" 45rpm/half speed from Amazon. It was vacuumed sealed/shrink-wrapped on a separate piece of thick cardboard that was the (proper size to prevent shifting) inside of a larger box. I’m very hopeful!