CRM114

I bought a used copy of Pink Floyd Animals over the weekend. Still had weed stuck to the creases inside.

I'd say I have about 300-400 albums from the vinyl era and then about 25 "new" vinyl releases.

inri222

I love vinyl. Have not purchased anything recently. My last purchase was



I highly recommend this one if you can find it

Why So Blu?

This just came in the mail.

Supermallet

My copy is out for delivery. Come on, Amazon!

Why So Blu?

ONTRAC delivered mine and they didn't even bother to knock. I only saw that it had been delivered, because the tracking status said "Left on front door."

Supermallet

Yeah, I'm using the tracking status and it says out for delivery.

outcastja

I would like to get into vinyl, any recommendations on which player I should get? I already have a good home theater system with a receiver that already has phono inputs. My budget is around $150 or less.

Why So Blu?

I went barebones and straight-up analog without the USB option and it's Phono compatible.

It's the basic Audio Technica turntable

It's a pretty cool little machine and at that price you could buy one every year and it would still be worth it. IMO.

RagingBull80

Around 400 LPs and probably around 60 45s.


I'm a big Tangerine Dream fan. I was very happy to find a nice promo copy of this about a year ago.


I agree with Why So Blu?, stick with Audio Technica.

RagingBull80

I'm still debating over whether I should get this album or not. I go back and forth.

Supermallet

Thanks for the Audio Technica recommendation. I'm going to get that as a wedding gift for a friend of mine, along with a few of her favorite albums on vinyl.

Why So Blu?

Sony also has a Turntable, if color is a factor. The price is also comparable. I forget if the Audio Technica has a feature or two that the Sony one does not have, though.

Sony PS-LX250H Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable

Supermallet

Since Amazon autorip now applies to vinyl, I used it as an excuse to order a few albums, including "If You're Feeling Sinister" by Belle & Sebastian, "Fear Fun" by Father John Misty, "Reign of Terror" by Sleigh Bells, "Slave Ambient" by The War on Drugs, and "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" by Neutral Milk Hotel.

MBoyd

Oh oops, I just started a new thread on auto rip. Feel free to delete, Supermallet. I have been out of the loop and didnt see the new vinyl only thread.

MBoyd

Great sounding record. Got two copies at the gallery opening. Both I had signed by the artist Tyler Stout. One I was able to trade for Mondo's first vinyl release, Maniac.

Why So Blu?

^ Good to hear. I've got one coming my way. I believe they had said that they would be shipping those out to people the first week of April, so here's hoping it gets here soon. Did you score a pink variant?

MBoyd

No Pink. But if I want one I think I can get it from a local shop.

SoSpacey

Of Monsters and Men coming today and I pre-ordered the new Vampire Weekend.

GoVegan

I'm thinking about switching to entirely vinyl purchases. Most of my listening these days is either mp3s in my car or my turntable at home. Generally new vinyl seems to come with mp3 downloads (or the Amazon autorip thing or both) anyway.

Supermallet

I'm not a music mod, so I can't. You're just going to have to live with the proof of your shame.

CRM114

I got the Neutral Milk Hotel album too.

I bought a bunch of B&S albums direct from Matador. Better prices. I originally ordered Sinister from Matador because they had the 180g version but went out of stock after I ordered. The Amazon copy is 120g (not that it matters that much). I also wanted Dear Catastrophe Waitress and Elusive Disc seemed to be the only place that had it.

CRM114

I've been leaning that way too. And I'm one of the people that can't tell the difference, I just like the old-timey packaging.

Anyone ordering the new Flaming Lips album on vinyl? I'm assuming the one on Amazon is the same as the one on Flaming Lips website. But Amazon's descriptions and reviews of vinyl are maddeningly incomplete.

Supermallet

Gah, you're right, If You're Feeling Sinister is cheaper at Matador, but only by $4. I'm not even seeing Dear Catastrophe Waitress on the Matador site, but it's over $30 on Amazon right now. OOP?

Why So Blu?

Speaking of Matador records, I think I might take a gamble on the Savages LP just to see what's up with that female rock group.

Supermallet

Why not listen to it on Spotify first to see if you like it?