Why So Blu?

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Stupid question: do you guys actually listen to movie soundtracks or just buy them as collectibles?

I listen to them. They're way to expensive to just keep as collectibles - I want to get my money's worth. I crack open some craft beer or glass of wine and listen to the tunes.

islandclaws

You're right, kind of a stupid question, especially considering how expensive they can be. Having said that, yes, I tend to listen to soundtracks more than anything else.

In fact, I'd say around 60-65% of my 400+ vinyl collection is soundtracks.

Supermallet

Didn't work on my clear vinyl copy. I notice that there's a star field on the left of the inside portion of the gatefold, so perhaps what's going on is that some copies were printed on thinner cardboard stock so the image of the star field could bleed through. The stock on my version is very thick and no light was getting through.

MBoyd

Worked on my clear and black. Just takes a strong light. I think sunlight isn't the way to go. I used an LED light from IKEA shining on the starfield. Went right through the cardboard. Wasn't even a dark room. Just late afternoon, a bit dim. The article is a little confusing.

Supermallet

I tried it in direct sunlight, but I'll try it another time with a strong artificial light.

CRM114

I think the opposite. People are willing to pay a premium for the package and not the music. I personally can't sit through many soundtracks - at least orchestral ones.

I have a few: Barry Lyndon, Clockwork Orange, 2001, I'm Not There (awesome Dylan covers), La Dolce Vita (for the cover), Sorcerer (because it's Tangerine Dream).

Supermallet

I rarely buy soundtracks as well, but I have the first three Halloween soundtracks, and the Mondo Mad Max soundtrack, as well as Inglorious Basterds. I still need to get Hateful Eight.

Ravenous

On the topic of soundtracks, I have noticed that I have quite a few but I think because its those that get the special treatment. Not to mention some are my favorite movies and Im a collector freak. But I spin them regularly.

O Brother where Art thou? - Gift from my wife and its black and white color
Transformers Soundtrack - 30th Anniv RSD
Army of Darkness - LOVE the movie and wife got me the mondo release
Fury Road - LOVE this movie had to have that Mondo release

Wish I woulda gotten The Warriors!! Grrr

CRM114

Oh yeah, I have Inside Llewyn Davis and Scott Pilgrim and Rock and Roll High School. I guess I focus most on soundtracks with rock and roll songs.

islandclaws

You can still buy a copy if you don't mind it being on regular ol' black wax.

Supermallet

Honestly, I'm not a fan of this trend of crazy colored vinyl. Clear vinyl and black vinyl almost always sound better than colored vinyl.

islandclaws

Why do you think that is? Doesn't all vinyl come from the same components?

Supermallet

Vinyl is clear, and various materials are used to color it. The material used for black is usually the quietest. The material for white is usually the noisiest, and the rest fall somewhere in between.

There are exceptions to the rule, but in general black and clear vinyl will have less surface noise than any color.

glasschicken

Did not know this. Thank you.

Ravenous

Interesting, I think I had heard before that colored vinyl (especially pic discs) are the worst quality. Almost like youre buying it for the novelty. Having said that, I am a whore for the colored vinyls and I wanted the Warriors Graffiti colored

Question:
How do I know when I need a new needle and this may be answered with the first question, but WHY do I need to replace the needle?

Mike86

Normally I listen to them but there are a few that I have bought just for the novelty of having them to be honest. I bought the Bat shaped single of the opening and closing theme from Batman: The Animated Series that Mondo sold mostly just because I thought it was cool. They also did a run of SDCC exclusives that were the same tracks but on a 45 and with different artwork that I bought mostly just to have. Also the recent release of the Goosebumps soundtrack from Waxwork Records I picked up mostly because the artwork is cool.

Why So Blu?

So The Sounds' debut album is getting a vinyl release for the first time via Music on Vinyl in 180gram.

http://www.musiconvinyl.com/catalog/...a#.V1jCzGZ9I7A

Then in July they're re-issuing their second LP in a 180g "audiophile" edition:

http://www.musiconvinyl.com/catalog/...ay-this-to-you




I just preordered both albums via Amazon UK. They're the cheapest.

so it goes

I have an Audio-Technica AT-LP60 that's less than a year old and the tone arm no longer returns fully to the rest. Instead it drops either between the rest and the record or back on the record, sometimes up to an inch in. I contacted Audio-Technica and they gave a fix to reset the cycle mechanism, but it didn't seem to do anything. Any one else ever have this issue and have a fix for it? I really don't want to have to bother with sending it in for a repair.

Follow up question, what's a decent upgrade that's not too expensive? Budget would only be a couple hundred. I would prefer an automatic turntable.

Why So Blu?

Ordered this one from Discogs:

MBoyd

If you can stretch your budget, maybe a Denon DP 300F. There's just not a lot of fully auto choices out there. We usually recommend the U Turn Orbit around here for a couple hundred.

Dan

I'm happy with the Orbit.


What's the most y'all have paid for an album, used or new?

There's one in particular I'm after, and it looks like the cheapest I can get it is $100 plus shipping from a reseller on discogs. It's kind of a lot... But one of my favorites from a band I love.

Supermallet

I believe I have one record I paid $250 for, an out of print first pressing of Meet The Residents that has a longer mix that's never been released on any format since that first pressing.

I also paid $75 or $80 for a first UK pressing of Roxy Music's For Your Pleasure, and about $85 for a first pressing of The Velvet Underground's White Light/White Heat.

If you think it's worth it to you, $100 isn't the most you could spend in this hobby.

CRM114

$100 for a mint Blue Mitchell record. I bought a Kate Bush 3LP boot for $70. $30-50 is usually my high before feeling stupid.

Why So Blu?

The Sounds: Dying To Say This To You. I paid about $75 shipped and brand new like 4 years ago. I still see it go for $100-$150 used online. The new re-issue is due out next month, so we'll see how much that version will eat up into the original pressing's profits. The next most expensive set I ever bought was Ghost's Meliora - Swedish boxed set import from Sweden. That was about $50 shipped. It's a phenomenal set, though.

CRM114

I had to order this - just look at it!

Day of the Dead 10 LP Box (4AD.com)