Tips on Buying Quiet Quality sounding LP's


Is it just hit and miss when buying LP's that are quiet and really good sounding or should I be looking for a specific date, manufacturer etc.

What should I look for?

dev

Showing 1 response by macd

Are you referring to new or used?

If new, I recommend trying to find reviews on the LP your wanting to buy by going to a site such as acousticsounds.com.

These are some of my resent labels that I have been very satisfied with--

-Clarity vinyl 45 reissues

-Anything from Candid (stacey kent dreamsville is like heaven!!)

-Stockfisch Records (german pressings) their Sara K Waterfalls is VERY IMPRESSIVE one of my favorites.

-Pure Pleasure Records

-Most Japanese pressings are very quiet..

I have found these record labels above to have superb pressing quality.

When buying a LP from Classic records, (im sure you have heard) it is really hit or miss. This is when I like to find reviews and for the most part they have been accurate.

As far as used vinyl, I just make sure it is in top condition and then I buy blind. There is alot of mint condition used vinyl out there. The hunt is fun.

Good Luck!

Darren