Quality: vinyl then versus vinyl now...


What is the difference? If I buy a 1.99, NM copy of somethng and say Music Direct has a new pressing of it for 39.99, is it that much better? Maybe some? None at all? I seem to be finding a wide difference for used NM or Mint copies of vinyl as compared to new pressings that are high enough to break the bank.
matchstikman

Showing 1 response by ohlala

I wouldn't break the bank on re-issues w/out specific knowledge of an improvement. God knows from were Music Direct, etc. obtain their source material on a per album basis. Sometimes good, sometimes less good. Some labels have a reputation of better, more consistent re-issue LPs.

"Most LP's nowadays are not necessarily any better...just on heavier vinyl and quieter."

That's been my experience, with the Doors in particular. Good point, and for me sometimes worth the extra $$.