Stevie Ray Vaughan - LP or remastered CD

[Greenwich_Man]

OK - I know there are a lot of different opinions here - so I will make my question quite specific...

I'm looking at getting some music by - STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN

If you are a fan can you suggest if I should buy

an original LP from e-bay?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350229141173&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

A modern LP from HMV?
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1;-1&sku=415465

Or a remastered CD from HMV?
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1;-1&sku=796162

You can see from my list below what kit I'll be playing it on - since upgrading the cartridge I've been very impressed with the Ortofon OM 10 on the Project deck - and for me it sounds better than the NAD CD player

But what do you folks think?

Thanks for your input.

 

[the record spot]

I'd go to the Steve Hoffman forum and either use the search engine for the best sounding SRV, or jump in and ask the same question. Excellent resource. Don't be surprised if they say something like the Japanese Black Triangle release or the like...see what the best regularly available release is that fits your budget.

 

[floyd droid]

Ok i hold my hands up,totaly biased opinion. S.R.V. Couldn't stand the weather.From, Pure Pleasure records. 180gm vinyl Epic PPAN 39304. On my system / set up,surface noise next to nowt. Sound quality,stunning. Huge silly grin recording, brilliant.

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[Greenwich_Man]

Thanks Record spot... I'll look at that

floyd droid:Ok i hold my hands up,totaly biased opinion. S.R.V. Couldn't stand the weather.From, Pure Pleasure records. 180gm vinyl Epic PPAN 39304. On my system / set up,surface noise next to nowt. Sound quality,stunning. Huge silly grin recording, brilliant.

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Thanks floyd droid - I took a look at Pure Pleasure and the price including postage would come to about £35 - and the price from HMV would be £6

As I'm spending my birthday money I'm wondering if I should spend a big chunk on the Pure Pleasure pressing and continue to take my vinyl to Sister Rays to be cleaned for £1 each. Or... Buy a Knosti to clean my vinyl and get the £6 option

What do you fink?

 

[floyd droid]

Well ,as its your first dabble with srv, go for the 6 quid cd jobbie, if you dont like it then it wont be such a great loss will it.

 

[Greenwich_Man]

It's £6 for standard 2 LP vinyl - CD is even cheaper!

 

[Greenwich_Man]

I suppose my question is ... Is it worth £30 extra to go from the £6 HMV deal 2 LP vinyl to the £35 special pressing

I saw SRV on youtube playing Scuttle Butin - and it blew me away

 

[floyd droid]

Why not youtube him to have listen at some of his stuff. 30 quid plus is a lot of money to take a flyer on.

 

[the record spot]

Greenwich_Man:It's £6 for standard 2 LP vinyl - CD is even cheaper!

How about this version: 3 albums including Couldn't Stand The Weather as already mentioned for £7.99 and free delivery? Top deal.

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1;-1&sku=719734

 

[Anonymous]

'In Step'....any format....brilliant.....

 

[Greenwich_Man]

Well thanks to all of you...

I was up in London today, and I called in at HMV and found out that SRV Couldn't stand the weather LP is only available online.
AND I was told that they are loosing £12.50 on each LP as they pay £18.50 to the supplier for it!

Well never one to miss a bargain (I am a Yorkshire man) I've just ordered it online.

By the way have any of you preordered any of the Beatles remasters? I've preordered "With the Beatles" (it was the 1st LP I ever bought); and "Abbey Road" as it's my favorite Beatles album.

 

[floyd droid]

Dont forget to order your knosti so you can clean the mould release and assorted bits of crud off it before it hits your deck. Then sit back and enjoy with this thought in your mind. The day floyd droid buys a bloody beatles album, will never happen.

 

[the record spot]

I might get that 3CD boxset I mentioned; £6.99 & free delivery from Play. Hmmm...!

 

[Greenwich_Man]

floyd droid:Dont forget to order your knosti so you can clean the mould release and assorted bits of crud off it before it hits your deck. Then sit back and enjoy with this thought in your mind. The day floyd droid buys a bloody beatles album, will never happen.

Thanks floyd - you made me laugh