What vinyl are you listening to?

[DIB]

A blast from the past..

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[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

 

[Waxy]

Remastered Friday Music version of Deep Purple In Rock. First heard the album on casette as a teenager in the mid 80s. It blew me away then, and this version sounds awesome compared to the old CD version I am used to.

 

[Freddy58]

Remastered Friday Music version of Deep Purple In Rock. First heard the album on casette as a teenager in the mid 80s. It blew me away then, and this version sounds awesome compared to the old CD version I am used to.

I have an original copy. Still one of my favourite albums, awesome!

 

[Waxy]

I was always a fan of Fireball. I picked it up along with Machine Head and Who Do We Think We Are from Plastic Wax record shop in Bristol in the 80s. I think I paid £3 each for near mint vinyl. Never found a decent copy of In Rock, so ended up getting the CD instead.

Same thing with Electric Ladyland (on the deck now). Wanted an original copy but the money was silly and ended up going for the CD. PIcked up a vinyl remaster last week. Love it.

 

[Marvindodgers]

Heaven 17 - The Luxury Gap

 

[Charlie Jefferson]

That's a great playlist Jim. I don't know of Andrew Hill though, so I'll investigate that one.

Last night/this morning:

Murmur

Up

Possibly the best early and later period REM albums. Up is the CD version. I can't find a reasonably priced vinyl copy in the known universe.

Then a slew of Sufjan Stevens, Ryan Adams and MMJ - all streamed as I steamed. Oh, the joys of musical misery.

Hi Charlie

I wouldn't argue with those REM choices, although I reckon 'Fables' and Life's Rich Pageant' deserve honourable mentions re early stuff. There's a live boot entitled 'We Are Having A Heavenly Time' which encapsulates their early appeal; they were never as good when they moved to the major label.

Andrew Hill is a Blue Note pianist and 'Point Of Departure' is his celebrated 'classic'; 'Judgement' is great too.He's angular and cerebral, a bit Monkish, no, a lot Monkish.

...'all streamed as I steamed.' I did like that! I must listen to Sufjan Stevens; I'm sure I'd like him, having read reviews.

Pageant and Fables are incredible albums, aren't they.

You must give Sufjan a go. Bewilderingly brilliant. Two recommendations: Illinoise and All Delighted People. An LP and a very long EP respectively.

I've lived with and loved both since release. The former gets a much welcome vinyl re-issue in June. Both titles are, for me, masterworks.

Just listened to 'Illinoise' on youtube. It's unbelievably brilliant. How have I lived without this? I'll try and find a vinyl copy from somewhere. Thanks, Charlie.

In that case Jim you really, really need to try the opening track to the All Delighted People EP. All I'll say is prepare to be. . .

I've just listened to it and all I could think about was a speech by Caliban:

'...and then in dreaming,
The clouds methought would open, and show riches
Ready to drop upon me, that when I waked
I cried to dream again.'

It makes sense to me. It's a ridiculously beautiful song.

Your quote is very apposite. Perfect, in fact. Yes, ridiculously beautiful in all senses.

The rest is pretty impressive too. I love Heirloom and Enchanting Ghost.

 

[The_Lhc]

I use their 102 inner sleeves, does that count?

Ooooh I say , well thats near enough for moi.

Cool.

Soon find out after your next slab heads up.

Errrm......... yes?

Oh I forgot one:

 

[floyd droid]

Soon find out after your next slab heads up.

Errrm......... yes?

Yes , that will be a yes . Sorry, for slab read as 'vinyl album'. .

 

[Jim-W]

Another odd bunch:

John Coltrane/Milt Jackson-'Bags and Trane.'

Bobby Hutcherson-'Now.' With Vocals/Chorus and Harold Land Quintet. Beautiful record.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWlAs_k2sCk

Diesel Park West-'Decency.

Kenny Wheeler-'Deer Wan.'

Pearls Before SWine-'...beautiful lies you could live in.'

John Surman-'How Many Clouds.'

Radiohead-'Kid A.' '

 

[ifor]

Ode To Billie Joe - Bobby Gentry

 

[Jim-W]

Larry Coryell-''The Restful Mind.' Makes you realise what a crap guitarist you truly are. Highly recommended. Makes your hifi sound nice as you hang your head in shame.

 

[ifor]

Year Of The Cat - Al Stewart

 

[Marvindodgers]

The Beach Boys - Surfs Up

 

[ifor]

Led Zeppelin

 

[Charlie Jefferson]

Circuital - My Morning Jacket

Vauxhall & I - Morrissey

Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) - Cpt. Beefheart/The Magic Band

Holland - The Beach Boys

Up - REM

 

[survivor]

Frida - `Something`s Going On`

 

[ifor]

It's A Beautiful Day (Speaker's Corner rerelease arrived today from Pure Pleasure)

 

[survivor]

Donna Summer - `Once Upon A Time` Double vinyl.

For me this was Donna`s and Giorgio Moroder`s finest moment. Co-writer Pete Bellotte deserves a mention too. When this came out Donna was having hits all over the place. Strange thing was that this was a double and actually produced less hit singles than most of her albums? Oh well.

 

[ifor]

Led Zeppelin II (remastered)

 

[Jim-W]

It's A Beautiful Day (Speaker's Corner rerelease arrived today from Pure Pleasure)

I'm playing this now but mine's an old CBS copy. Great album,

 

[Milo_Myage]

Off to a wedding later, too early to get ready so giving a 1st spin to a recent purchase.

Badbadnotgood - III

I can't say I know a lot about jazz but a friend recommended this as it's got a heavy hip-hop influence and he was spot on I'm a little bit in love. If you like jazz or hip-hop you should have a look.

 

[ifor]

Led Zeppelin II

 

[ifor]

It's A Beautiful Day (Speaker's Corner rerelease arrived today from Pure Pleasure)

I'm playing this now but mine's an old CBS copy. Great album,

i have two copies I bought second hand last year, but they're not brilliant. I also bought it on CD not so long ago, but I hankered after a good vinyl copy. I didn't know there was one available, but happened upon it on the web earlier in the week. It is excellent. Very pleased!

 

[Lost Angeles]

Led Zeppelin II (remastered)

The new stuff that's not released until next week or a previous re-incarnation?