+++ all the info above plus invest at a minimum in a wet / vac record cleaner.
i frequent Discogs, rarely buy below 99% positive feedback and never below NM- on the disc.
Enjoy the rabbit hole as Brian so aptly said !
LP Vinyl: Quality, Pressing, Label, Weight, Where to Buy ???
Getting back into LP vinyl...its been a long time = mid 70s? Searching for an educational review on the forum for buying decent quality vinyl LPs...an overview of quality, weight, pressing, label, and best source/location to purchasing (prefer to stay away from ebay as it seems to be hit/miss on what you get). Does anyone have suggestions for an educational review on the subject?
As a discussion point...I was looking at buying an older LP (vinyl only); I did an internet search = "Faces" - The First Step Album. Online search produces numerous results with prices from $18 to $120...older, used, remakes/repressed, various quality ratings (is there a uniform rating scale), unopened...list goes on.
Greatly appreciate the forums experience and insight!