I'm just weighing up the benefits of buying a TT as I have very little vinyl. Are decent records available at decent prices and how does this compare against CD prices? Any suggestions as to decent places to buy vinyl too?
Vinyl - best places to buy
- Thread starter JoelSim
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Prices on new releases tend to compare unfavourably with CDs. Typically £12-14, rather than the 9 quid you can find in Tesco et al.
I love vinyl, but not enough to pay 20-40% more, so most of my purchases are second hand.
Where do you live fella?
I love vinyl, but not enough to pay 20-40% more, so most of my purchases are second hand.
Where do you live fella?
John Duncan
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Charity shops and eBay. I'd counsel against buying it new in preference to CDs, as mentioned before - it's more expensive, and not always of the best quality, even before you consider the mastering of modern music.
Buying higher quality records from places like Diverse Vinyl is another matter, but it's expensive stuff.
Buying higher quality records from places like Diverse Vinyl is another matter, but it's expensive stuff.
Well, Record and Tape in Notting Hill is an obvious starting point. I'm sure some Londoners can point you in the direction of less well-known outfits. There's also a smattering of shops (both new and second hand) in between Soho and Oxford Street.
John Duncan
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DistortedVision
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New records:
www.diversevinyl.com
www.eil.com
www.juno.co.uk
Used records:
www.discogs.com
www.gemm.com
These are market place sites rather than a retailer and are particularly useful for hard to find records in particular. These are just a few to get you started. I have a list of several I use especially for dance music.
Be warned sellers of used records grossly overgrade their records.
www.diversevinyl.com
www.eil.com
www.juno.co.uk
Used records:
www.discogs.com
www.gemm.com
These are market place sites rather than a retailer and are particularly useful for hard to find records in particular. These are just a few to get you started. I have a list of several I use especially for dance music.
Be warned sellers of used records grossly overgrade their records.
DistortedVision
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This eBay seller also sells new records cheaper than I can find elsewhere:
http://myworld.ebay.com/babyfeelgoodinc/
http://myworld.ebay.com/babyfeelgoodinc/
fatboyslimfast
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What Records - Always given me good service.
But as JD says, for new releases I still prefer CD. But there are loads of old classics that sound better on their intended format...
But as JD says, for new releases I still prefer CD. But there are loads of old classics that sound better on their intended format...
Flashback records on Essex road and Haggle vinyl, just down the road from you near islington green. I prefer Flashback to Haggle because haggle wont haggle.
Zavvi in Glasgow have a surprisingly well organised vinyl section.
Aural Exploits who are based in America and will send you their newsletter of what's new in audiophile vinyl are also a very reasonably buy, even with their postage to the UK I still have got some great 180 gram bargains from them!
Aural Exploits who are based in America and will send you their newsletter of what's new in audiophile vinyl are also a very reasonably buy, even with their postage to the UK I still have got some great 180 gram bargains from them!
I went to Zavvi in Oxford Street the other day and there was plenty of new vinyl at very decent prices. Loads of re-issues at around £7 each and also some bargain boxes with lps for as little as £2. Worth a look.
DistortedVision:
New records:
www.diversevinyl.com
www.eil.com
www.juno.co.uk
Used records:
www.discogs.com
www.gemm.com
These are market place sites rather than a retailer and are particularly useful for hard to find records in particular. These are just a few to get you started. I have a list of several I use especially for dance music.
Be warned sellers of used records grossly overgrade their records.
Be wary of eil - they do collectables, so if the new LPs have an attractive price, their 'rare' stuff is generally about three times the collectors market rate. Shop around first and use them as a last resort.
New records:
www.diversevinyl.com
www.eil.com
www.juno.co.uk
Used records:
www.discogs.com
www.gemm.com
These are market place sites rather than a retailer and are particularly useful for hard to find records in particular. These are just a few to get you started. I have a list of several I use especially for dance music.
Be warned sellers of used records grossly overgrade their records.
Be wary of eil - they do collectables, so if the new LPs have an attractive price, their 'rare' stuff is generally about three times the collectors market rate. Shop around first and use them as a last resort.
I only buy used as I'm not interested in new music, so if you're looking for new stuff I can't really help. I mostly buy rock as well.
As above, Flashback and Haggle on Essex Road are good. I think there's even a third on Essex Rd?
There's a good one on Camden High St, good selection of used stuff though not cheap.
There are quite a few on Berwick St in Central London as well. There are also some near Brick Lane but that tends to be more electronic/dub stuff.
Also as above there are some great used places in Glasgow -- that's actually where I started my record collection, before I even had a hifi! I think it was in the West End of Glasgow (Ruthven Lane?). Cheap and good assortment, not in the best nick though.
My personal favourite is a place in Clifton Arcade, Bristol, near the Gorge. He's always got new stuff in, cheap, and in great condition!
I find that used vinyl is much cheaper than used CDs; you can find stuff in really good nick if you're willing to look. I've never paid more than about 7 quid (for an Ex copy of Bowie's Low).
Oh, online: http://www.retrovinyl.co.uk/ The guy is based in Angel, very friendly, and often has a sale on.
As above, Flashback and Haggle on Essex Road are good. I think there's even a third on Essex Rd?
There's a good one on Camden High St, good selection of used stuff though not cheap.
There are quite a few on Berwick St in Central London as well. There are also some near Brick Lane but that tends to be more electronic/dub stuff.
Also as above there are some great used places in Glasgow -- that's actually where I started my record collection, before I even had a hifi! I think it was in the West End of Glasgow (Ruthven Lane?). Cheap and good assortment, not in the best nick though.
My personal favourite is a place in Clifton Arcade, Bristol, near the Gorge. He's always got new stuff in, cheap, and in great condition!
I find that used vinyl is much cheaper than used CDs; you can find stuff in really good nick if you're willing to look. I've never paid more than about 7 quid (for an Ex copy of Bowie's Low).
Oh, online: http://www.retrovinyl.co.uk/ The guy is based in Angel, very friendly, and often has a sale on.
DistortedVision
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Yeah I should have mentioned that - they have a reputation for being a rip off for collectables. I've only ever bought new stuff from them.
the record spot:
Be wary of eil - they do collectables, so if the new LPs have an attractive price, their 'rare' stuff is generally about three times the collectors market rate. Shop around first and use them as a last resort.
the record spot:
Be wary of eil - they do collectables, so if the new LPs have an attractive price, their 'rare' stuff is generally about three times the collectors market rate. Shop around first and use them as a last resort.
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