I search for and buy original pressings. Reissues cut from digital files IMO lack the "magic" of the OPs! Plus reissue prices are exorbitant! I'd rather buy and listen to a CD - particularly since secondhand CDs are so affordable!
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!
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Chesky and Phillips pressed in Netherlands have been very reliable Discogs purchases. The pressing quality is far better than what I’m seeing on many of my new reissues. I’m convinced that 180 - 200 gm vinyl is part of the problem, as I’ve heard that it’s difficult to maintain the correct temperature. I’ve had to return some of these recently due to crackly distortion, some of it cyclical, and additionally I see scuffs which are evidence of rough handling. I have yet to be impressed by digital on vinyl. They sound lifeless and harsh for the most part. |
@jasonbourne52 nailed it.
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