lol, my wife says the same thing, don’t you already have that record. The latest was The cars Candy O.
@mercuryscat270320 сағат бұрын
Band on the run EMI 100 is by far the best pressing I’ve heard. Also TOTO on speakers corner sounds fantastic.
@davidoverton4030Күн бұрын
Best Albums - John IMAGINE. Paul: RAM & BAND ON THE RUN. George: ALL THINGS MUST PASS & LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD. Ringo: RINGO.
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
Completely agree. 🤗♥️ As good as all of those albums are nothing beats the magic of what they created together. Thank you and take care.
@jeffreypryor4549Күн бұрын
I have several....several copies of Dark Side of the Moon. Do I listen to all of them? Not really, I have my favorites. But I'm not about to get rid of any of them. I'm an OG and best-sounding guy, whether it's vinyl or CD. Melinda, keep your OG records and don't feel guilty about it. This is your hobby, enjoy it.
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
Thank you. I agree. I love Dark Side and own 4 copies as well. I completely understand. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@kguy2knowКүн бұрын
IMO sometimes you just have to own more than one copy of an album. I travel a lot to Europe and will not hesitate to buy an OG/early european pressing of an album OG US/UK that I already own. I tend to like more OG/ early pressings over reissues. If i get a great reissue from analogue productions or one of that quality I will not sell my OG, especially a well loved OG pressing that looks beautiful. I also live in NYC, and am amazed when a new pressing comes out the people who will dump beautiful OG pressings at record stores, which I have no problem picking up; I actually cannot believe people actually sell perfectly beautiful, well- loved pressings, for a new one.
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
I do notice that many people do let go of originals when a good reissue comes along. I have benefited from that as well. Originals are special. ♥️ Thank you and have a great week. 😀
@limomangenoКүн бұрын
Yeah we all do it....but I don't anymore, do have any extra money to spend ....😂
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
I understand. Money is right for most of us. I am having to cut back as well. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@jukingeo2 күн бұрын
Okay, this is a touchy area and I have to say that when it comes to audiophile sound, outside of the speakers, it is usually the source that affects the sound quality most. What I mean by the source is the actual recorded media. You get so much variation here there it is overwhelming. Variations in pressings is relevant, heck even with CD's there are differences in sound quality. So my take on the situation presented here in buying multiple copies. If you have a cassette only. DEFINITELY REPLACE IT WITH AT LEAST A RECORD! Cassettes are utter junk and really cannot be seriously considered hi-fi AT ALL! Okay that being said. Next is going by the original recording. If it is known to have a good soundstage and imaging quality, then perhaps it might warrant to buy a better recording. I am talking known good recordings from Daft Punk, Steely Dan, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Rush. Beatles Abbey Road, Elton John, etc. Then I agree that it might be good to try out different pressings to see what is best and then sell off the 'lesser' copy. However, if a recording is not known for a good sound stage or is noted for any significant sound quality, then I would say no. I am not sure where INXS would fall here or whether it warrants buying a replacement album that cost six times more than the original. If you told me the album was from Steely Dan, then I would say yes, definitely try it out. On the other hand, if it were something electronic from the 80's like Corina, Stevie B, Expose, Company B, then I would probably say no. You might be best off with just a CD from these artists and be done with it. It all really depends on the recording and if it sound stages well. Live recordings probably will be relevant. But if studio recordings are well done, then so would they. It is the type of music as well. Rock Jazz, and classical, yes, but modern electronic music, not always the case. You just have to do your homework to see if it is relevant or not.
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
I agree that the way an album is recorded is so important. For the most part, INXS "Kick" was recorded very well but a little bright. This 45 rpm record is an improvement. Steely Dan records were meticulously recorded. 🤗♥️ Thank you and have a great week.
@jukingeo16 сағат бұрын
@@MelindaMurphy I am kind of in a "second phase audiophile" stage of my life and I been doing some more involved research with equipment and recordings. What many people don't realize is how important the source media is. So, yeah, for a good recording, I too, would be on the lookout for better versions of what I might have already. Definitely if it is something that has good spacial and / or imaging. But if it is something that is flat, (with little stereo imaging) or just has reverb for stereo, then no. If it doesn't sound much different from when I am moving around and listening in the background to when I am sitting actually between the speakers, then no. In the first audiphile phase, I had bought a ton of Greatest Hits and compilation albums, mainly because I was a DJ at that time and I needed to carry as much music in as little space possible. But, I am finding out now, many of those compilation albums don't sound good. So, I am finding myself buying the songs I really like (by those artists) on dedicated albums.
@darreng19182 күн бұрын
I totally understand, as I'm just like you.
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
Good to hear. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@johnreremoana9302 күн бұрын
Mate! I highly recommend you should order online (or pick up) 'Madonna: Madame X' 3LP 'Live' vinyl album, it's really cool.
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion. I do enjoy Madonna. Have a great week. 🤗♥️
@scottmacwilliams83082 күн бұрын
I loved this video for many reasons. The first, OMG, I was laughing my fool head off at the story of your friends making out when they heard your voice on the radio - hilarious!!!!! My story is, I had a modest collection of vinyl which I started collecting in the late 60’s. Then CD’s came out and I lost my mind - no more snap, crackle, pop’s!!!! I got on a mission to replace every album I owned with the CD version. Then I started going to record shows and sharing a table with a friend and was selling the vinyl I had replaced. Sold half of my collection until, one day I did an A/B comparison - vinyl versus CD. WOW - what a revelation!!!!! It wasn’t just a subtle difference that you could kinda hear, it was a mind blowing difference. No contest what so ever, the vinyl won hands down. Then I was furious with myself for selling all my Yardbirds, Kinks, etc. records. While buying CDs, there were titles that I have bought 3, 4, even 5 versions of, always hoping for one that sounded better than the vinyl. Still has not happened yet. So, I’m buying vinyl again. Some of them from your influence. 😁. So, you are not the only one buying multiple copies of the same record! Love your videos!
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
I agree with you. CDs are more convenient but vinyl does sound better. At least you haven't sold all of your records. ♥️🤗 I'm glad I was able to give you a laugh. That is a funny story and I always think about it when I hear that intro to Hold the Line. Thank you and take care.
@curtdiesner46672 күн бұрын
Melinda, I have been buying music since the late 60s. With the exception of 8 tracks and other tape media, I have hung on to everything that I have bought. Many of my purchases do bring back fond memories as I play them, some are duplicate purchases, or LP versions of the 8 tracks that I dumped. If your OG music brings you joy, then hang on to them. Love your channel!
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. I still love 8 tracks. They are nostalgic as well. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
@michaelcory25783 күн бұрын
Are you a fan of Donald trump? If you’re not than Rachel’s Ghost has a message for you- “you’re a stupid motherfu*****”. If you still appear on this show or give her money- don’t fool yourself- you are supporting a trump propaganda channel. It’s not a Vinyl Community channel. This week she’s said multiple times that she’s deleting all “liberal losers” and she’s going to bring her MAGA friends. Is that your vibe? Is that something you want o be a part of? I supported Rachel’s Ghost monetarily for years, and it took her calling me a stupid motherf*** to me personally before I realized, she’s not cool. She’s not nice. And she definitely doesn’t have the best interests of the VC in mind. Her channel is bleeding viewers. Don’t let it happen to you. Don’t get scammed by Rachel Ghosts trump channel. And if you still appear on Rachel’s ghost show- don’t be surprised if you’re considered a trumper and you lose viewers. She’s proof of that- that’s why she’s proudly bragging about being able to bring her MAGA friends to her channel. I know you’re better than that.
@michaelcory25783 күн бұрын
Are you a fan of Donald trump? If you’re not than Rachel’s Ghost has a message for you- “you’re a stupid motherfu*****”. If you still appear on this show or give her money- don’t fool yourself- you are supporting a trump propaganda channel. It’s not a Vinyl Community channel. This week she’s said multiple times that she’s deleting all “liberal losers” and she’s going to bring her MAGA friends. Is that your vibe? Is that something you want o be a part of? I supported Rachel’s Ghost monetarily for years, and it took her calling me a stupid motherf*** to me personally before I realized, she’s not cool. She’s not nice. And she definitely doesn’t have the best interests of the VC in mind. Her channel is bleeding viewers. Don’t let it happen to you. Don’t get scammed by Rachel Ghosts trump channel. And if you still appear on Rachel’s ghost show- don’t be surprised if you’re considered a trumper and you lose viewers. She’s proof of that- that’s why she’s proudly bragging about being able to bring her MAGA friends to her channel. I know you’re better than that.
@michaelcory25783 күн бұрын
Are you a fan of Donald trump? If you’re not than Rachel’s Ghost has a message for you- “you’re a stupid motherfu*****”. If you still appear on this show or give her money- don’t fool yourself- you are supporting a trump propaganda channel. It’s not a Vinyl Community channel. This week she’s said multiple times that she’s deleting all “liberal losers” and she’s going to bring her MAGA friends. Is that your vibe? Is that something you want o be a part of? I supported Rachel’s Ghost monetarily for years, and it took her calling me a stupid motherf*** to me personally before I realized, she’s not cool. She’s not nice. And she definitely doesn’t have the best interests of the VC in mind. Her channel is bleeding viewers. Don’t let it happen to you. Don’t get scammed by Rachel Ghosts trump channel. And if you still appear on Rachel’s ghost show- don’t be surprised if you’re considered a trumper and you lose viewers. She’s proof of that- that’s why she’s proudly bragging about being able to bring her MAGA friends to her channel. I know you’re better than that.
@jimroyal4753 күн бұрын
You are a record collector. They are your passion, not just for sound but sentimental and nostalgic reasons. No need to feel guilt because you have more than one copy.
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement. ♥️🤗 Have a great week.
@leeseet233619 сағат бұрын
I have stop buying the same records , unless the old records is damaged. Records stores wants to promote fomo
@davidlinklater70663 күн бұрын
I'm in the same boat. I own a Rocktober pressing of Kick on green vinyl from a few years ago. I bought the QRP release to sample the Atlantic 75 campaign but haven't had a chance to play it yet. I've also been eyeing the QRP of STP's Core even though I own 2 older pressings already. I'm about 50/50 on keeping versus selling the older copies. Space does become a consideration as much as sentimentality.
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
I've thought about buying that DTP record as well. The sentimental side of me overrides my practical side. Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
@vbassone3 күн бұрын
Melinda, listen to me plssss; I love watching you, and you are a sweet woman, beautiful, and very cool. But, DO NOT PART WITH ANY OF YOUR ORIGINALS!! LOL. Trust me, hold on to them whether you actually listen to them or not. It's not just about the fact that a later version sounds better because I'm sure you will keep the best sounding versions. It's the fact that the originals will be valuable, both financially and sentimental wise, over time. So, KEEP BOTH; the best sounding versions and the originals!
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
That's great advice and I really appreciate it. I plan to keep my originals from now on. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@beatmet23553 күн бұрын
It’s like gambling or drinking…if you’re spending a ridiculous amount of your income and making reckless decisions regarding it, you have a problem. If you’re responsible and keep it in check, you’re fine. Every pressing or format has its advantages and disadvantages.
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
I'm far from perfect but I think for the most part I have balance in my life. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
@josephroache31763 күн бұрын
Don’t worry Melinda, most collectors buy duplicates or even multiples of their favorite discs. I’ve been collecting since the mid-fifties and have many duplicates……….and more !
@MelindaMurphyКүн бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement. ♥️🤗 Have a great week.
@patlampo92884 күн бұрын
✨You all have a safe time moving✨
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. 🤗♥️
@davidh79594 күн бұрын
Great vid again , got me thinking about downsizing. Could you do a session on how to sell records, how to present, where to go. how to price etc.? If it's half as good as your other vids it will be terrific. Luv your channel, thank you.
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
I will definitely consider doing a video like you are describing. I don't sell a lot of records but I know how to research for a price if I did. Thank you for the kind words. Have a wonderful weekend. ♥️🤗
@obtainiumgaming44724 күн бұрын
I swear you are the female version of me.
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
Lol. Probably so. 😀 Have a wonderful weekend.
@papabear14174 күн бұрын
The Atlantic represses are a only good if you don't have an original and truly want a decent copy that has re-eq'd for modern tastes. Having multiple copies of the same album, just because is nonsense. Collect to compliment your collection, not expand. Originals were made at the time using the best kit then. It's a time capsule. Want an original Ming Vase, cracked and chipped or an excellent reproduction?
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
I love that analogy. I prefer the real deal in most cases. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 🤗♥️
@ProfessorEchoMedia4 күн бұрын
This is indeed something that others can’t understand. First you want to have some of the comforts of your past psyche around you and second the fact that you can improve upon the artifact now makes it a symbol of how far you’ve come since those past limitations that were imposed upon you. Others who are not in the hobby or can’t find the exit to the collecting maze, they will always have trouble figuring out the inner scrapbooks we have in our imagination and soul. Your husband is not wrong, but neither are you. ❤ And as for that duplicate Alan Parsons album with the gold foil, why can’t you just use it as a display copy as art in your music room? That works and makes it something you need! ❤
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
I have had friends roll their eyes at my vinyl collection. That's ok. It makes me happy anyway. That original Alan Parsons record would look beautiful on display. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. ♥️🤗
@Philip-Hill674 күн бұрын
I’m definitely a vinyl hoarder and have multiple copies of several albums. The fact that I received the majority of my vinyl from my mom a few years ago and got me back into vinyl, I can’t get rid of them. The vinyl from the 70’s and earlier is some that I remember from my childhood. My vinyl collecting is mostly collectors edition of vinyl like colored vinyl. KISS is my favorite and have multiple copies of the same album, just special editions releases. I had told you about wanting the alternate cover edition of Creatures of the Night and just got it a couple of weeks ago and also found a version with the S’s that are used for German releases. VH is also one of my other favorites and I have got the Dave album vinyl and Sammy vinyl box sets along with the Right here right now and For Unlawfull Carnial Knowledge that was released last week. I love both vintage and new releases also and have been reluctant on replacing my older stereo equipment, but finally broke down and decided to get a new receiver and speakers but still keeping my old turntable. For me the most extreme case of vinyl collecting that I have heard of is on the KISS US vinyl release KZread channel that I recently started watching. WOW, I didn’t know that there’s so many variations of labels and album covers. Don’t think I will try to get all of those, but fun to see all of them. No matter how or what we collect, the main thing is if it brings us joy, then it is good and worth sharing in the community of vinyl collectors.
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
I agree. It's all about the joy music and records bring. Kiss is an amazing band and so much fun when it comes to collecting. I have most of their albums and a few of the more recent reissues. ♥️🤗 The amount of Kiss vinyl is never-ending. Thank you and take care.
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
Kiss is an incredible band and I have a lot of their records as well. Kiss vinyl is never-ending. It's all about the music and the fun of having vinyl. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 🤗♥️
@ronster584 күн бұрын
Kinda odd hearing the names Alan Parsons and Ted Nugent in the same sentence. Very electric!
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
They are both incredibly talented. ♥️🤗 And those records sound terrific . Thank you and take care.
@tonyandrade50814 күн бұрын
I started writing down the weekly American Top 40 in 1983 - First #1 song on AT40 that I wrote down was Africa by Toto. I wrote every week's show through 1991 and than started subscribing to Billboard Magazine ever since.
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
That's so cool. 😀♥️ Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
@HD-J.R.4 күн бұрын
The earliest record I own is a 1959 first pressing of The Buddy Holly Story. It was my mother's. I started buying records in the early 70s; I have a first pressing of Band on the Run. All still in great shape. No plans for seconds. The only time I buy another copy of anything, it's to replace an LP that's no longer clean enough to enjoy. I wore out my original Dark Side of the Moon. It's noisy, not trash. I bought a NM 1st US pressing. Jacket is only G+, vinyl is clean and clear, NM. I don't replace many albums or buy a second "better" copy. Instead I buy something I don't have. Sometimes choosing something I don't know, in a genre I like. There's always something to explore and expand my horizons. I am really enjoying finding artists that I didn't know.
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
Your mom's record is a treasure. ♥️ I understand not buying the same record multiple times. It sounds like you are happy with what you have in most cases. 😀 Thank you and take care.
@vinyldale4 күн бұрын
Stick within the storage space you have, which I'm guessing you have plenty of, what you buy whether it's sound quality or vintage is irrelevant, if your collection is not spilling out everywhere then what does it matter? A vintage section and a audiophile section in your cube storage is pretty awesome, collect both if that is what makes you happy
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
We will be moving in a couple of weeks so I will have plenty of room for my records. I agree that I don't want so many records that I can't properly store them. I'm not a fan of clutter. Thank you for the great advice. Have a wonderful weekend. 🤗♥️
@patbarr13514 күн бұрын
I love spending part of my afternoon watching a new Melinda video... and then some Mazzy as a chaser! I have no problem picking a favorite disc (LP or CD) & saying farewell to the others, although I'll always keep some (not all) records from high school days. OK, I did replace a US copy of Focus' *Hamburger Concerto* ( a crazy, fun album!) with a quieter Dutch pressing 25 years ago. Later I regretted it because the Atco LP had a different guitar solo on one song. I finally bought a used Atco copy 2 years ago... I still haven't played it!
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
I enjoy Mazzy videos too. ♥️🤗 You need to listen to that Atco version. That would be a fun Friday night. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
@GE.19624 күн бұрын
I'm totally with you in this "conundrum". i never got rid of my record collection. I still have the first album I ever bought when I was 9 yrs old, McCartney's Ram! It's beat to shit but I'll never get rid of it. So yes, I'll own/keep a record for both sentimental and sound quality reasons ( providing I have the space for them)....Good luck with your move!
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
That Ram album is a prized possession. 🤗♥️ Great memories. Ram is an excellent first album to own. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
@jeffreyslotnikoff40035 күн бұрын
It could be that some people (like me) are somewhat perplexed, maybe even bothered, by what looks like "conspicuous consumption; though obviously, what some people may term as "excess", the person actually doing the deed can justify as "necessary". I once had a girlfriend who bought a LOT Of books, probably the way that you buy records, but in her case, she hardly read most of the things she stowed away in our abode! (At least you listen to your hordes of vinyl.) I also have to admit that all the music that I listen to are either mp3 or flac files, or CDs with all of them played through my laptop (with good headphones, however). Would I relish the music even more if I had a decent audio system? Probably... but as of now, I can't seem to summon up the wherewithal into spending all the money needed for such a luxury. Heck, growing up in the sixties, a transistor radio was good enough for me. (Though I also had access to a slightly more sophisticated radio receiver!)
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
I agree that a transistor radio worked for me too. ♥️🤗 I used to tie one to my bike. Lol. I do have too many records but I also play them a lot. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
@DJFoggyEyes5 күн бұрын
Great video! I think you are describing a struggle between your head (audiophile best sounding) and your heart (those dusty originals). I think both have their time and place. Best of luck with the move and keep spinnin', Melinda!
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
Very true! 🤗♥️ Thank you for the kind words. Have a fantastic weekend.
@greghawkins2295 күн бұрын
Kept my records. I like originals and nice re issues. Good luck with you and your husband’s move. Maybe one day will meet. Our house closed in PC this week. Going to be a work in progress to accommodate My vinyl
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
Congrats on the move. ♥️🤗🌴🌞 I'm getting pretty excited about it. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
@henryradtka54805 күн бұрын
I have 3 CD versions of Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, MFSL, The 30th SACD and the Japanese SACD-SHM. The later blows the others away.
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
I love that album. ♥️ That must be a great copy. Thank you and take care.
@gdwatts74075 күн бұрын
I would rather have a recent reissue of a title in a record company’s back catalog than a 50+ year old on vinyl because the latest copy on 180g vinyl was mastered from a remastered audio source with the latest bells 🔔 and whistles. New reissues sound the best to me than an older copy.
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
That makes good sense to me. 🤗♥️ Reissues can be great. Thank you and take care.
@user-nb4np5ze9w5 күн бұрын
its the music stupid
@user-nb4np5ze9w5 күн бұрын
nothing wrong with keeping originals this is just a sob story because her husband called her out when she already had a great sounding pressing then told him she would sell it if the acoustic sounds pressing sounded better,lmao which it was then she started her b.s. growup child lol
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
I really do tell myself that I will sell the lesser copy. It just doesn't happen as much as it should.
@user-nb4np5ze9w5 күн бұрын
naw you cant let go of any originals dont fool yourself or your husband over that b.s.this is the best laugh i have had so far today
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
True!
@user-nb4np5ze9w5 күн бұрын
look honey my viewers said it was ok lmao
@user-nb4np5ze9w5 күн бұрын
now your trying to bring this b.s. to your viewers to make you feel ok about this your locked in your teen years your a kid lol
@user-nb4np5ze9w5 күн бұрын
i guess you dont listen to mazzy its about the music sttupid lol
@user-nb4np5ze9w5 күн бұрын
You should take this show on the road lmao
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
That would be fun. 😀
@user-nb4np5ze9w5 күн бұрын
with those puppy dog eyes your husband melted when he confronted you about this record oh honey im so sorry plz forgive me boo hoo i promise i wont do it again until the next time lol
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
Lol
@user-nb4np5ze9w5 күн бұрын
yeah your like a child trying to justify your actions to mom and pop you have egg on your face roflmao
@johnosullivan20175 күн бұрын
1) Keep the 33 for parties, use 45rpm for serious listening. 2) records can sound different after equipment upgrades; tube amplification made early presses sound better than reissues. When you go to tube amplification I bet yr Alan Parsons 1st press will sound better than the mofi which Is likely DSD256. Totally agree with you on chasing the best sounding copy of fave records.
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
Both Alan Parsons albums sound wonderful. I give the edge to the MoFi though. I love having both. Great advice. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity91475 күн бұрын
In my efforts to keep my collection under control I am totally ignoring most of these reissues if I have an OG. I don’t have the stereo that you have so I came to the realization why spend more on these high fidelity albums when I’m not going to get full I,pact of that recording. Funny about the keyboards on Toto on Hold The Line. My brother and I were heading home from college and Hold The Line came on, we were blown away by it. I bought the album the next day
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
I love that you still remember why you bought that Toto album. That's a sweet memory. 🤗♥️ Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
@jamesmanon30005 күн бұрын
I"ve been buying. records since 1970.I can relate to everything you said.
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
Very cool. You must have some amazing records. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@sharpdressedvan5 күн бұрын
I remember watching a KZread video about a person who constructed a million dollar sound system. It was incredible and impressive to say the least. But we get SO caught up in variations of sound and how one lp or even one system sounds in comparison to another; His quest for the perfect sound was never fulfilled, harmonics, distortion levels, vibrations, room ambiance, everything was endless tweaking to this day. Just fire up your Crosly, drop the $1.98 cartridge on a scratchy lp and enjoy the pleasure of where the music takes you!
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
I can't imagine dropping that much money and still not being satisfied. That just proves that expensive doesn't mean better. Somewhere in between expensive and a Crosley is the lane I want to be in. Lol. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
@nicktsoulli17965 күн бұрын
I've not done this with Vinyl but CD's and SACD's and digital downloads Absolutely, Most of the time it's a special edition that has more extra tracks quite often the new edition is a label remaster where the original was typically better . The sentimental ones are really hard to get rid off too. Also one of the beauties of digital and the internet is that you can often get even dodgy downloads for the version you want to get and check it's actually better before you hunt down the physical object. Some sites do vinyl rips in High Res that come from equipment I could only dream of owning which sing through my digital setup better than my own turn table ever could. I don't have a significant other to call me out on it though. My future wife will have a hubby that fully understand this though, or shoe collections.
@MelindaMurphy4 күн бұрын
Thank goodness I'm not into shoes and vinyl. That would be dangerous. We all have things that we really enjoy and there's nothing wrong with that. 🤗♥️ I understand buying copies for the bonus tracks and listening experience. Thank you and take care.
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lol, my wife says the same thing, don’t you already have that record. The latest was The cars Candy O.
Band on the run EMI 100 is by far the best pressing I’ve heard. Also TOTO on speakers corner sounds fantastic.
Best Albums - John IMAGINE. Paul: RAM & BAND ON THE RUN. George: ALL THINGS MUST PASS & LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD. Ringo: RINGO.
Completely agree. 🤗♥️ As good as all of those albums are nothing beats the magic of what they created together. Thank you and take care.
I have several....several copies of Dark Side of the Moon. Do I listen to all of them? Not really, I have my favorites. But I'm not about to get rid of any of them. I'm an OG and best-sounding guy, whether it's vinyl or CD. Melinda, keep your OG records and don't feel guilty about it. This is your hobby, enjoy it.
Thank you. I agree. I love Dark Side and own 4 copies as well. I completely understand. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
IMO sometimes you just have to own more than one copy of an album. I travel a lot to Europe and will not hesitate to buy an OG/early european pressing of an album OG US/UK that I already own. I tend to like more OG/ early pressings over reissues. If i get a great reissue from analogue productions or one of that quality I will not sell my OG, especially a well loved OG pressing that looks beautiful. I also live in NYC, and am amazed when a new pressing comes out the people who will dump beautiful OG pressings at record stores, which I have no problem picking up; I actually cannot believe people actually sell perfectly beautiful, well- loved pressings, for a new one.
I do notice that many people do let go of originals when a good reissue comes along. I have benefited from that as well. Originals are special. ♥️ Thank you and have a great week. 😀
Yeah we all do it....but I don't anymore, do have any extra money to spend ....😂
I understand. Money is right for most of us. I am having to cut back as well. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Okay, this is a touchy area and I have to say that when it comes to audiophile sound, outside of the speakers, it is usually the source that affects the sound quality most. What I mean by the source is the actual recorded media. You get so much variation here there it is overwhelming. Variations in pressings is relevant, heck even with CD's there are differences in sound quality. So my take on the situation presented here in buying multiple copies. If you have a cassette only. DEFINITELY REPLACE IT WITH AT LEAST A RECORD! Cassettes are utter junk and really cannot be seriously considered hi-fi AT ALL! Okay that being said. Next is going by the original recording. If it is known to have a good soundstage and imaging quality, then perhaps it might warrant to buy a better recording. I am talking known good recordings from Daft Punk, Steely Dan, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Rush. Beatles Abbey Road, Elton John, etc. Then I agree that it might be good to try out different pressings to see what is best and then sell off the 'lesser' copy. However, if a recording is not known for a good sound stage or is noted for any significant sound quality, then I would say no. I am not sure where INXS would fall here or whether it warrants buying a replacement album that cost six times more than the original. If you told me the album was from Steely Dan, then I would say yes, definitely try it out. On the other hand, if it were something electronic from the 80's like Corina, Stevie B, Expose, Company B, then I would probably say no. You might be best off with just a CD from these artists and be done with it. It all really depends on the recording and if it sound stages well. Live recordings probably will be relevant. But if studio recordings are well done, then so would they. It is the type of music as well. Rock Jazz, and classical, yes, but modern electronic music, not always the case. You just have to do your homework to see if it is relevant or not.
I agree that the way an album is recorded is so important. For the most part, INXS "Kick" was recorded very well but a little bright. This 45 rpm record is an improvement. Steely Dan records were meticulously recorded. 🤗♥️ Thank you and have a great week.
@@MelindaMurphy I am kind of in a "second phase audiophile" stage of my life and I been doing some more involved research with equipment and recordings. What many people don't realize is how important the source media is. So, yeah, for a good recording, I too, would be on the lookout for better versions of what I might have already. Definitely if it is something that has good spacial and / or imaging. But if it is something that is flat, (with little stereo imaging) or just has reverb for stereo, then no. If it doesn't sound much different from when I am moving around and listening in the background to when I am sitting actually between the speakers, then no. In the first audiphile phase, I had bought a ton of Greatest Hits and compilation albums, mainly because I was a DJ at that time and I needed to carry as much music in as little space possible. But, I am finding out now, many of those compilation albums don't sound good. So, I am finding myself buying the songs I really like (by those artists) on dedicated albums.
I totally understand, as I'm just like you.
Good to hear. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Mate! I highly recommend you should order online (or pick up) 'Madonna: Madame X' 3LP 'Live' vinyl album, it's really cool.
Thank you for the suggestion. I do enjoy Madonna. Have a great week. 🤗♥️
I loved this video for many reasons. The first, OMG, I was laughing my fool head off at the story of your friends making out when they heard your voice on the radio - hilarious!!!!! My story is, I had a modest collection of vinyl which I started collecting in the late 60’s. Then CD’s came out and I lost my mind - no more snap, crackle, pop’s!!!! I got on a mission to replace every album I owned with the CD version. Then I started going to record shows and sharing a table with a friend and was selling the vinyl I had replaced. Sold half of my collection until, one day I did an A/B comparison - vinyl versus CD. WOW - what a revelation!!!!! It wasn’t just a subtle difference that you could kinda hear, it was a mind blowing difference. No contest what so ever, the vinyl won hands down. Then I was furious with myself for selling all my Yardbirds, Kinks, etc. records. While buying CDs, there were titles that I have bought 3, 4, even 5 versions of, always hoping for one that sounded better than the vinyl. Still has not happened yet. So, I’m buying vinyl again. Some of them from your influence. 😁. So, you are not the only one buying multiple copies of the same record! Love your videos!
I agree with you. CDs are more convenient but vinyl does sound better. At least you haven't sold all of your records. ♥️🤗 I'm glad I was able to give you a laugh. That is a funny story and I always think about it when I hear that intro to Hold the Line. Thank you and take care.
Melinda, I have been buying music since the late 60s. With the exception of 8 tracks and other tape media, I have hung on to everything that I have bought. Many of my purchases do bring back fond memories as I play them, some are duplicate purchases, or LP versions of the 8 tracks that I dumped. If your OG music brings you joy, then hang on to them. Love your channel!
Thank you for the kind words. I still love 8 tracks. They are nostalgic as well. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Are you a fan of Donald trump? If you’re not than Rachel’s Ghost has a message for you- “you’re a stupid motherfu*****”. If you still appear on this show or give her money- don’t fool yourself- you are supporting a trump propaganda channel. It’s not a Vinyl Community channel. This week she’s said multiple times that she’s deleting all “liberal losers” and she’s going to bring her MAGA friends. Is that your vibe? Is that something you want o be a part of? I supported Rachel’s Ghost monetarily for years, and it took her calling me a stupid motherf*** to me personally before I realized, she’s not cool. She’s not nice. And she definitely doesn’t have the best interests of the VC in mind. Her channel is bleeding viewers. Don’t let it happen to you. Don’t get scammed by Rachel Ghosts trump channel. And if you still appear on Rachel’s ghost show- don’t be surprised if you’re considered a trumper and you lose viewers. She’s proof of that- that’s why she’s proudly bragging about being able to bring her MAGA friends to her channel. I know you’re better than that.
Are you a fan of Donald trump? If you’re not than Rachel’s Ghost has a message for you- “you’re a stupid motherfu*****”. If you still appear on this show or give her money- don’t fool yourself- you are supporting a trump propaganda channel. It’s not a Vinyl Community channel. This week she’s said multiple times that she’s deleting all “liberal losers” and she’s going to bring her MAGA friends. Is that your vibe? Is that something you want o be a part of? I supported Rachel’s Ghost monetarily for years, and it took her calling me a stupid motherf*** to me personally before I realized, she’s not cool. She’s not nice. And she definitely doesn’t have the best interests of the VC in mind. Her channel is bleeding viewers. Don’t let it happen to you. Don’t get scammed by Rachel Ghosts trump channel. And if you still appear on Rachel’s ghost show- don’t be surprised if you’re considered a trumper and you lose viewers. She’s proof of that- that’s why she’s proudly bragging about being able to bring her MAGA friends to her channel. I know you’re better than that.
Are you a fan of Donald trump? If you’re not than Rachel’s Ghost has a message for you- “you’re a stupid motherfu*****”. If you still appear on this show or give her money- don’t fool yourself- you are supporting a trump propaganda channel. It’s not a Vinyl Community channel. This week she’s said multiple times that she’s deleting all “liberal losers” and she’s going to bring her MAGA friends. Is that your vibe? Is that something you want o be a part of? I supported Rachel’s Ghost monetarily for years, and it took her calling me a stupid motherf*** to me personally before I realized, she’s not cool. She’s not nice. And she definitely doesn’t have the best interests of the VC in mind. Her channel is bleeding viewers. Don’t let it happen to you. Don’t get scammed by Rachel Ghosts trump channel. And if you still appear on Rachel’s ghost show- don’t be surprised if you’re considered a trumper and you lose viewers. She’s proof of that- that’s why she’s proudly bragging about being able to bring her MAGA friends to her channel. I know you’re better than that.
You are a record collector. They are your passion, not just for sound but sentimental and nostalgic reasons. No need to feel guilt because you have more than one copy.
Thank you for the encouragement. ♥️🤗 Have a great week.
I have stop buying the same records , unless the old records is damaged. Records stores wants to promote fomo
I'm in the same boat. I own a Rocktober pressing of Kick on green vinyl from a few years ago. I bought the QRP release to sample the Atlantic 75 campaign but haven't had a chance to play it yet. I've also been eyeing the QRP of STP's Core even though I own 2 older pressings already. I'm about 50/50 on keeping versus selling the older copies. Space does become a consideration as much as sentimentality.
I've thought about buying that DTP record as well. The sentimental side of me overrides my practical side. Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Melinda, listen to me plssss; I love watching you, and you are a sweet woman, beautiful, and very cool. But, DO NOT PART WITH ANY OF YOUR ORIGINALS!! LOL. Trust me, hold on to them whether you actually listen to them or not. It's not just about the fact that a later version sounds better because I'm sure you will keep the best sounding versions. It's the fact that the originals will be valuable, both financially and sentimental wise, over time. So, KEEP BOTH; the best sounding versions and the originals!
That's great advice and I really appreciate it. I plan to keep my originals from now on. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
It’s like gambling or drinking…if you’re spending a ridiculous amount of your income and making reckless decisions regarding it, you have a problem. If you’re responsible and keep it in check, you’re fine. Every pressing or format has its advantages and disadvantages.
I'm far from perfect but I think for the most part I have balance in my life. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Don’t worry Melinda, most collectors buy duplicates or even multiples of their favorite discs. I’ve been collecting since the mid-fifties and have many duplicates……….and more !
Thank you for the encouragement. ♥️🤗 Have a great week.
✨You all have a safe time moving✨
Thank you so much. 🤗♥️
Great vid again , got me thinking about downsizing. Could you do a session on how to sell records, how to present, where to go. how to price etc.? If it's half as good as your other vids it will be terrific. Luv your channel, thank you.
I will definitely consider doing a video like you are describing. I don't sell a lot of records but I know how to research for a price if I did. Thank you for the kind words. Have a wonderful weekend. ♥️🤗
I swear you are the female version of me.
Lol. Probably so. 😀 Have a wonderful weekend.
The Atlantic represses are a only good if you don't have an original and truly want a decent copy that has re-eq'd for modern tastes. Having multiple copies of the same album, just because is nonsense. Collect to compliment your collection, not expand. Originals were made at the time using the best kit then. It's a time capsule. Want an original Ming Vase, cracked and chipped or an excellent reproduction?
I love that analogy. I prefer the real deal in most cases. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 🤗♥️
This is indeed something that others can’t understand. First you want to have some of the comforts of your past psyche around you and second the fact that you can improve upon the artifact now makes it a symbol of how far you’ve come since those past limitations that were imposed upon you. Others who are not in the hobby or can’t find the exit to the collecting maze, they will always have trouble figuring out the inner scrapbooks we have in our imagination and soul. Your husband is not wrong, but neither are you. ❤ And as for that duplicate Alan Parsons album with the gold foil, why can’t you just use it as a display copy as art in your music room? That works and makes it something you need! ❤
I have had friends roll their eyes at my vinyl collection. That's ok. It makes me happy anyway. That original Alan Parsons record would look beautiful on display. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. ♥️🤗
I’m definitely a vinyl hoarder and have multiple copies of several albums. The fact that I received the majority of my vinyl from my mom a few years ago and got me back into vinyl, I can’t get rid of them. The vinyl from the 70’s and earlier is some that I remember from my childhood. My vinyl collecting is mostly collectors edition of vinyl like colored vinyl. KISS is my favorite and have multiple copies of the same album, just special editions releases. I had told you about wanting the alternate cover edition of Creatures of the Night and just got it a couple of weeks ago and also found a version with the S’s that are used for German releases. VH is also one of my other favorites and I have got the Dave album vinyl and Sammy vinyl box sets along with the Right here right now and For Unlawfull Carnial Knowledge that was released last week. I love both vintage and new releases also and have been reluctant on replacing my older stereo equipment, but finally broke down and decided to get a new receiver and speakers but still keeping my old turntable. For me the most extreme case of vinyl collecting that I have heard of is on the KISS US vinyl release KZread channel that I recently started watching. WOW, I didn’t know that there’s so many variations of labels and album covers. Don’t think I will try to get all of those, but fun to see all of them. No matter how or what we collect, the main thing is if it brings us joy, then it is good and worth sharing in the community of vinyl collectors.
I agree. It's all about the joy music and records bring. Kiss is an amazing band and so much fun when it comes to collecting. I have most of their albums and a few of the more recent reissues. ♥️🤗 The amount of Kiss vinyl is never-ending. Thank you and take care.
Kiss is an incredible band and I have a lot of their records as well. Kiss vinyl is never-ending. It's all about the music and the fun of having vinyl. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 🤗♥️
Kinda odd hearing the names Alan Parsons and Ted Nugent in the same sentence. Very electric!
They are both incredibly talented. ♥️🤗 And those records sound terrific . Thank you and take care.
I started writing down the weekly American Top 40 in 1983 - First #1 song on AT40 that I wrote down was Africa by Toto. I wrote every week's show through 1991 and than started subscribing to Billboard Magazine ever since.
That's so cool. 😀♥️ Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
The earliest record I own is a 1959 first pressing of The Buddy Holly Story. It was my mother's. I started buying records in the early 70s; I have a first pressing of Band on the Run. All still in great shape. No plans for seconds. The only time I buy another copy of anything, it's to replace an LP that's no longer clean enough to enjoy. I wore out my original Dark Side of the Moon. It's noisy, not trash. I bought a NM 1st US pressing. Jacket is only G+, vinyl is clean and clear, NM. I don't replace many albums or buy a second "better" copy. Instead I buy something I don't have. Sometimes choosing something I don't know, in a genre I like. There's always something to explore and expand my horizons. I am really enjoying finding artists that I didn't know.
Your mom's record is a treasure. ♥️ I understand not buying the same record multiple times. It sounds like you are happy with what you have in most cases. 😀 Thank you and take care.
Stick within the storage space you have, which I'm guessing you have plenty of, what you buy whether it's sound quality or vintage is irrelevant, if your collection is not spilling out everywhere then what does it matter? A vintage section and a audiophile section in your cube storage is pretty awesome, collect both if that is what makes you happy
We will be moving in a couple of weeks so I will have plenty of room for my records. I agree that I don't want so many records that I can't properly store them. I'm not a fan of clutter. Thank you for the great advice. Have a wonderful weekend. 🤗♥️
I love spending part of my afternoon watching a new Melinda video... and then some Mazzy as a chaser! I have no problem picking a favorite disc (LP or CD) & saying farewell to the others, although I'll always keep some (not all) records from high school days. OK, I did replace a US copy of Focus' *Hamburger Concerto* ( a crazy, fun album!) with a quieter Dutch pressing 25 years ago. Later I regretted it because the Atco LP had a different guitar solo on one song. I finally bought a used Atco copy 2 years ago... I still haven't played it!
I enjoy Mazzy videos too. ♥️🤗 You need to listen to that Atco version. That would be a fun Friday night. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
I'm totally with you in this "conundrum". i never got rid of my record collection. I still have the first album I ever bought when I was 9 yrs old, McCartney's Ram! It's beat to shit but I'll never get rid of it. So yes, I'll own/keep a record for both sentimental and sound quality reasons ( providing I have the space for them)....Good luck with your move!
That Ram album is a prized possession. 🤗♥️ Great memories. Ram is an excellent first album to own. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
It could be that some people (like me) are somewhat perplexed, maybe even bothered, by what looks like "conspicuous consumption; though obviously, what some people may term as "excess", the person actually doing the deed can justify as "necessary". I once had a girlfriend who bought a LOT Of books, probably the way that you buy records, but in her case, she hardly read most of the things she stowed away in our abode! (At least you listen to your hordes of vinyl.) I also have to admit that all the music that I listen to are either mp3 or flac files, or CDs with all of them played through my laptop (with good headphones, however). Would I relish the music even more if I had a decent audio system? Probably... but as of now, I can't seem to summon up the wherewithal into spending all the money needed for such a luxury. Heck, growing up in the sixties, a transistor radio was good enough for me. (Though I also had access to a slightly more sophisticated radio receiver!)
I agree that a transistor radio worked for me too. ♥️🤗 I used to tie one to my bike. Lol. I do have too many records but I also play them a lot. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
Great video! I think you are describing a struggle between your head (audiophile best sounding) and your heart (those dusty originals). I think both have their time and place. Best of luck with the move and keep spinnin', Melinda!
Very true! 🤗♥️ Thank you for the kind words. Have a fantastic weekend.
Kept my records. I like originals and nice re issues. Good luck with you and your husband’s move. Maybe one day will meet. Our house closed in PC this week. Going to be a work in progress to accommodate My vinyl
Congrats on the move. ♥️🤗🌴🌞 I'm getting pretty excited about it. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
I have 3 CD versions of Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, MFSL, The 30th SACD and the Japanese SACD-SHM. The later blows the others away.
I love that album. ♥️ That must be a great copy. Thank you and take care.
I would rather have a recent reissue of a title in a record company’s back catalog than a 50+ year old on vinyl because the latest copy on 180g vinyl was mastered from a remastered audio source with the latest bells 🔔 and whistles. New reissues sound the best to me than an older copy.
That makes good sense to me. 🤗♥️ Reissues can be great. Thank you and take care.
its the music stupid
nothing wrong with keeping originals this is just a sob story because her husband called her out when she already had a great sounding pressing then told him she would sell it if the acoustic sounds pressing sounded better,lmao which it was then she started her b.s. growup child lol
I really do tell myself that I will sell the lesser copy. It just doesn't happen as much as it should.
naw you cant let go of any originals dont fool yourself or your husband over that b.s.this is the best laugh i have had so far today
True!
look honey my viewers said it was ok lmao
now your trying to bring this b.s. to your viewers to make you feel ok about this your locked in your teen years your a kid lol
i guess you dont listen to mazzy its about the music sttupid lol
You should take this show on the road lmao
That would be fun. 😀
with those puppy dog eyes your husband melted when he confronted you about this record oh honey im so sorry plz forgive me boo hoo i promise i wont do it again until the next time lol
Lol
yeah your like a child trying to justify your actions to mom and pop you have egg on your face roflmao
1) Keep the 33 for parties, use 45rpm for serious listening. 2) records can sound different after equipment upgrades; tube amplification made early presses sound better than reissues. When you go to tube amplification I bet yr Alan Parsons 1st press will sound better than the mofi which Is likely DSD256. Totally agree with you on chasing the best sounding copy of fave records.
Both Alan Parsons albums sound wonderful. I give the edge to the MoFi though. I love having both. Great advice. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
In my efforts to keep my collection under control I am totally ignoring most of these reissues if I have an OG. I don’t have the stereo that you have so I came to the realization why spend more on these high fidelity albums when I’m not going to get full I,pact of that recording. Funny about the keyboards on Toto on Hold The Line. My brother and I were heading home from college and Hold The Line came on, we were blown away by it. I bought the album the next day
I love that you still remember why you bought that Toto album. That's a sweet memory. 🤗♥️ Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
I"ve been buying. records since 1970.I can relate to everything you said.
Very cool. You must have some amazing records. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
I remember watching a KZread video about a person who constructed a million dollar sound system. It was incredible and impressive to say the least. But we get SO caught up in variations of sound and how one lp or even one system sounds in comparison to another; His quest for the perfect sound was never fulfilled, harmonics, distortion levels, vibrations, room ambiance, everything was endless tweaking to this day. Just fire up your Crosly, drop the $1.98 cartridge on a scratchy lp and enjoy the pleasure of where the music takes you!
I can't imagine dropping that much money and still not being satisfied. That just proves that expensive doesn't mean better. Somewhere in between expensive and a Crosley is the lane I want to be in. Lol. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
I've not done this with Vinyl but CD's and SACD's and digital downloads Absolutely, Most of the time it's a special edition that has more extra tracks quite often the new edition is a label remaster where the original was typically better . The sentimental ones are really hard to get rid off too. Also one of the beauties of digital and the internet is that you can often get even dodgy downloads for the version you want to get and check it's actually better before you hunt down the physical object. Some sites do vinyl rips in High Res that come from equipment I could only dream of owning which sing through my digital setup better than my own turn table ever could. I don't have a significant other to call me out on it though. My future wife will have a hubby that fully understand this though, or shoe collections.
Thank goodness I'm not into shoes and vinyl. That would be dangerous. We all have things that we really enjoy and there's nothing wrong with that. 🤗♥️ I understand buying copies for the bonus tracks and listening experience. Thank you and take care.