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ShakyHandsShakyHands Posts: 26
edited August 2008 in The Porch
So i'm way too drunk off wine (been a way long day)... i decided to pull the seal off of my lost dogs LP and play the shit out of it. Yellow Ledbetter has never sounded so good, Alone was amazing and i cried during Hard to Imagine.. but i was advised to leave this one sealed... Fuck it.

I took pictures of my journey (it was... i cried tonight for real) and will post tomorrow.
Are we getting something out of this... all encompassing trip?
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  • fuckfuck Posts: 4,069
    uh

    what do you think makes more sense:
    to buy a record and stare at the cover
    or
    to buy it and listen to it
  • ShakyHandsShakyHands Posts: 26
    i know, i know. i mean i have the cd of course... never expected to feel so compelled to open something, it was like christmas but i knew what the gift was but only i had no clue. I'm listening to all six sides tonight.
    Are we getting something out of this... all encompassing trip?
  • zenithzenith Posts: 3,191
    your pissed?? and that along with your username all im thinking is ... dont scratch it ...

    otherwise ... enjoy - im of the spin & enjoy school of thought :)
    impatience is a gift ........
  • restlesssoulrestlesssoul Posts: 6,951
    you did the right thing..shoulda been done the day you got it.....i rip into all my sealed vinyl the day the mail man brings it!!! there is something cool about ripping into a 10 year old yield record that nobody else has spun!!!

    i need lost dogs. :(
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  • washedinblack91washedinblack91 Posts: 3,078
    wow, i was just thinking the thought "man, i wish i had lost dogs on vinyl." it's as if you read my thoughts and decided to brag :( (nothing against you though, i just thought it was a fun coincidence :p) but seriously, play the hell out of that thing! i dont see the point of leaving a vinyl unsealed, to hell with the value and what not!
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  • ShakyHandsShakyHands Posts: 26
    i knew i could count on you guys for support! even my girlfrind (in bed now) was all "dont open it idiot, it's gonna be worth something". i dont know if anyone can relate but... this is seroiusly emotional for me.
    Are we getting something out of this... all encompassing trip?
  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 3,965
    Records are meant to be played. End of story. :)
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  • ShakyHandsShakyHands Posts: 26
    zenith wrote:
    your pissed?? and that along with your username all im thinking is ... dont scratch it ...
    it has been a nickname since childhood... lets just say that i'm not operating anytime soon.
    Are we getting something out of this... all encompassing trip?
  • walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,613
    Is Lost Dogs valuable? I have a sealed copy, an opened copy I play, and I have seen more copies of that record in record stores than any other PJ release.
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  • PearlJen401PearlJen401 Posts: 233
    Well to me things in life a bought to be enjoyed, so I'm glad you listened to your vinyl.

    And i hope you are doing ok :)
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  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    ShakyHands wrote:
    So i'm way too drunk off wine (been a way long day)... i decided to pull the seal off of my lost dogs LP and play the shit out of it. Yellow Ledbetter has never sounded so good, Alone was amazing and i cried during Hard to Imagine.. but i was advised to leave this one sealed... Fuck it.

    I took pictures of my journey (it was... i cried tonight for real) and will post tomorrow.

    of COURSE you did the right thing! Vinyl is AMAZING to listen to while having a drink or ten. UNLESS....you bought it to later trade it for something! :eek:
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  • SidnumSidnum Posts: 674
    Well you could do what I do with PJ. I always buy 2. One to play and one to keep sealed. But I like to spend money.
  • chimechime Posts: 7,839
    walkunafraid wrote:
    Is Lost Dogs valuable? I have a sealed copy, an opened copy I play, and I have seen more copies of that record in record stores than any other PJ release.

    It's reasonably valuable $100 or so on e-bay. I've been looking for one for ages :(

    ShakyHands - glad you got to enjoy it. Hopefully one day I will too :o
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  • RockMamaRockMama Deep Creek Lake, MD Posts: 478
    Why own something you don't use and enjoy? It's like keeping a Corvette in the garage with a cover on it. You need to take it for a spin.
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  • yokeyoke Posts: 1,440
    ShakyHands wrote:
    So i'm way too drunk off wine (been a way long day)... i decided to pull the seal off of my lost dogs LP and play the shit out of it. Yellow Ledbetter has never sounded so good, Alone was amazing and i cried during Hard to Imagine.. but i was advised to leave this one sealed... Fuck it.

    I took pictures of my journey (it was... i cried tonight for real) and will post tomorrow.



    No problem... its still worth something to someone, just don't scratch the shit out of it and you will be fine. Records are made to be spun enjoy it. I know I still play mine.
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  • MrsOakleyMrsOakley Posts: 181
    Whoever thought we'd get to the point where someone would be upset because they PLAYED an ALBUM, you know, put it on the turntable, put the needle on it, listened to the music on it, the way God and Eddie intended...I'm not going after you, it's the state of...something other than the art! :)

    What I DO NOT understand is how you can listen to YL off Lost Dogs with the end cut off, that drives me mad!!!
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,814
    wolfbear wrote:
    Records are meant to be played. End of story. :)

    Exactly!!

    That's the only way you get any joy out of it, unless staring at a piece of cardboard covered in plastic does it for you

    then you're just weird :D
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  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Your story and the emotions behind it say it all. Of course you did the right thing.
    :)
    You had an awesome time listening to it.
    I made a rule long ago...I am never to pay money for anything anymore that I will not use, play with or be riddled with strife if it breaks.
    Good for you.
    Glad you enjoyed it!
    :)
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  • ShakyHandsShakyHands Posts: 26
    Now sober... i have decided that it was undoubtedly worth opening, i realize that even if it is worth something in it's sealed form... why the hell would i want to get rid of it?!
    I mean it's not like i'm going to ever not love PJ.
    Are we getting something out of this... all encompassing trip?
  • mdgsolomdgsolo Posts: 796
    It's funny- I think so many fan have the feeling that what this band has done/is doing is historic in the context of rock n roll history, that they try to archive things either for their own future emotional confirmation or for the perceived value that these objects will bring once time has made its way down the tracks a bit. Ironically though, it is all this object hoarding on a mass scale that will render these objects much less valuable than say, the first pressing of an early Beatles record, or other such truly rare rock n roll memorabilia. So, without further discourse, I'm thinking we should all enjoy the items we wish to personally indulge in the way they were intended- play that record, wear that shirt, hang that poster, flick that bic- um, er zippo, and let her rip!
  • U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    fuck it!! you could die tomorrow and then what good is a sealed LP?

    listen & love....and enjoy what little time you have on this God forsaken planet!
  • youngsteryoungster Boston Posts: 6,576
    mdgsolo wrote:
    It's funny- I think so many fan have the feeling that what this band has done/is doing is historic in the context of rock n roll history, that they try to archive things either for their own future emotional confirmation or for the perceived value that these objects will bring once time has made its way down the tracks a bit. Ironically though, it is all this object hoarding on a mass scale that will render these objects much less valuable than say, the first pressing of an early Beatles record, or other such truly rare rock n roll memorabilia. So, without further discourse, I'm thinking we should all enjoy the items we wish to personally indulge in the way they were intended- play that record, wear that shirt, hang that poster, flick that bic- um, er zippo, and let her rip!

    couldn't have said it better myself!
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