Since today is my well deserved regular day off I decided to put on some vinyl to listen to. The usual ones I listen to are the ones that I have bought from Audio Affair- which are of good quality but I just decided to put my girlfriends old black sabbath album (we sold our soul for rock 'n' roll) & it just sounds fantastic! why is that? is it the pressing? I have some other old records that I bought cheaply from the second hand shop & they sound awful! Any tips to find those gems?
Vinyl ofcourse :-)
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Hi all, this is my first post on this forum.
I collect vinyl records and i tend to get most of mine off ebay. I seem to have a nack of picking up quality copies. I do buy from record shops, record fairs and new off Amazon and other online traders. I always try to pick up excellent / near mint and pay that little bit extra in doing so. Some late 70's / 80's vinyl can be of a lesser quality due to the vinyl used at that time. The ones you have bought cheaply from second hand record shops may sound awful because they may need a good clean or have been played many times. There is quality vinyl out there it's just a case of being picky and going for the best quality possible.
I collect vinyl records and i tend to get most of mine off ebay. I seem to have a nack of picking up quality copies. I do buy from record shops, record fairs and new off Amazon and other online traders. I always try to pick up excellent / near mint and pay that little bit extra in doing so. Some late 70's / 80's vinyl can be of a lesser quality due to the vinyl used at that time. The ones you have bought cheaply from second hand record shops may sound awful because they may need a good clean or have been played many times. There is quality vinyl out there it's just a case of being picky and going for the best quality possible.
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gbhsi1:...I just decided to put my girlfriends old black sabbath album (we sold our soul for rock 'n' roll) & it just sounds fantastic! why is that? is it the pressing?
Is it a UK or US or German pressing?
UK pressings from the 1970s were generally awful and - due to the oil crisis - often made with thin, recycled plastic. However, a lot of the German and US pressings of the time were a lot better and often on sale alongside their UK versions.
Is it a UK or US or German pressing?
UK pressings from the 1970s were generally awful and - due to the oil crisis - often made with thin, recycled plastic. However, a lot of the German and US pressings of the time were a lot better and often on sale alongside their UK versions.
cleaning will bring great improvements. there are good hi-fi shops who will clean them, for a price, try the ones that use keith monks m/c.very succsefull with some of my grubby vinyl. you can find list of dealers who offer service at kiethmonks-rcm.co.uk
chebby:
UK pressings from the 1970s were generally awful and - due to the oil crisis - often made with thin, recycled plastic.
Only after 1973. Before that they were superb - which probably includes Black Sabbath.
UK pressings from the 1970s were generally awful and - due to the oil crisis - often made with thin, recycled plastic.
Only after 1973. Before that they were superb - which probably includes Black Sabbath.
ChrisMM:chebby:UK pressings from the 1970s were generally awful and - due to the oil crisis - often made with thin, recycled plastic.
Only after 1973. Before that they were superb - which probably includes Black Sabbath.
Yeah I've got a Jim Reeves box set from about 1970, it's very, very good.
Only after 1973. Before that they were superb - which probably includes Black Sabbath.
Yeah I've got a Jim Reeves box set from about 1970, it's very, very good.
chebby:
gbhsi1:...I just decided to put my girlfriends old black sabbath album (we sold our soul for rock 'n' roll) & it just sounds fantastic! why is that? is it the pressing?
Is it a UK or US or German pressing?
UK pressings from the 1970s were generally awful and - due to the oil crisis - often made with thin, recycled plastic. However, a lot of the German and US pressings of the time were a lot better and often on sale alongside their UK versions.
It does not really say I am afraid Chebby
gbhsi1:...I just decided to put my girlfriends old black sabbath album (we sold our soul for rock 'n' roll) & it just sounds fantastic! why is that? is it the pressing?
Is it a UK or US or German pressing?
UK pressings from the 1970s were generally awful and - due to the oil crisis - often made with thin, recycled plastic. However, a lot of the German and US pressings of the time were a lot better and often on sale alongside their UK versions.
It does not really say I am afraid Chebby
toggle:cleaning will bring great improvements. there are good hi-fi shops who will clean them, for a price, try the ones that use keith monks m/c.very succsefull with some of my grubby vinyl. you can find list of dealers who offer service at kiethmonks-rcm.co.uk I bought a cleaning kit from clearer audio- comes in a box too (I know...I'm geek!!) Just awaiting delivery 🙂
gbhsi1:toggle:cleaning will bring great improvements. there are good hi-fi shops who will clean them, for a price, try the ones that use keith monks m/c.very succsefull with some of my grubby vinyl. you can find list of dealers who offer service at kiethmonks-rcm.co.uk I bought a cleaning kit from clearer audio- comes in a box too (I know...I'm geek!!) Just awaiting delivery 🙂...wooden box...
chebby:
ChrisMM: Only after 1973. Before that they were superb - which probably includes Black Sabbath.
Black Sabbath's 'We sold our soul for Rock 'n Roll'* was released in December 1975.
hmmm...still not any wiser as to how I will be able to spot a gem in the local 2nd hand vinyl shop?? any more stuff I could look at for?
ChrisMM: Only after 1973. Before that they were superb - which probably includes Black Sabbath.
Black Sabbath's 'We sold our soul for Rock 'n Roll'* was released in December 1975.
hmmm...still not any wiser as to how I will be able to spot a gem in the local 2nd hand vinyl shop?? any more stuff I could look at for?
the_lhc:Pull the disc out of the sleeve and try to get a feel for the weight and thickness, bad ones are horribly thin and bendy. Thanks for the pointer 🙂
When you buy second hand always try to look at the vinyl under a light if possible. I always find it will show up and imperfections. Natural light unfortuently can make a records surface seem better.
the_lhc:ChrisMM:chebby:UK pressings from the 1970s were generally awful and - due to the oil crisis - often made with thin, recycled plastic.
Only after 1973. Before that they were superb - which probably includes Black Sabbath.
Yeah I've got a Jim Reeves box set from about 1970, it's very, very good.
Only after 1973. Before that they were superb - which probably includes Black Sabbath.
Yeah I've got a Jim Reeves box set from about 1970, it's very, very good.
ChrisMM:the_lhc:ChrisMM:chebby:UK pressings from the 1970s were generally awful and - due to the oil crisis - often made with thin, recycled plastic.
Only after 1973. Before that they were superb - which probably includes Black Sabbath.
Yeah I've got a Jim Reeves box set from about 1970, it's very, very good.
What are you laughing at? The sound quality's amongst the best I've heard.
Only after 1973. Before that they were superb - which probably includes Black Sabbath.
Yeah I've got a Jim Reeves box set from about 1970, it's very, very good.
What are you laughing at? The sound quality's amongst the best I've heard.
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