In my experience, buying new LP's is an expensive risk. Sadly, the sound quality of at least 50% of new LP's I have purchased is simply awful. One example is Ray Brown's Soular Energy, on the Pure label with two "pretty" red LP's, is simply unlistenable with burned out highs. $50 wasted!!!
So my tip? Follow all the valuable advice already posted here and then hope for the best.
And, be sure to understand the return policy of your dealer.
So my tip? Follow all the valuable advice already posted here and then hope for the best.
And, be sure to understand the return policy of your dealer.