I just picked up _____ on vinyl!

mrussel1

MedozK said:

@mrussel1, did you get the Beatles Let It Be 5LP? I have read LOTs of negative reviews on the QC. Wondering if you had listened.

No I didn't.  I would only get the single but I figured I'd let the dust settle on this one first.  I don't think Abbey Road 1/2 speeds are all that great and they pressed at GZ Media which f*ing sucks.  I'm not a huge Beatles guy, so straight studio is fine with me.  I'll wait to see what people are saying.

Hey don't forget this Friday is White Blood Cells swirl! 

ikiT

The Suicide Squad OST finally landed.



https://mondoshop.com/products/the-suicide-squad-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-lp


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ZzZjqc5uE

pjpjpaul

mrussel1

MedozK said:

@mrussel1, did you get the Beatles Let It Be 5LP? I have read LOTs of negative reviews on the QC. Wondering if you had listened.

@MedozK I picked up and listened to the single Let It BE (not the box).  It was pressed at GZ, but in Canada.  I didn't realize they had a plant there.  No problems with the pressing for me, it was clean and flat.  It feels a little shy of 180 grams, but definitely heavier than 140/150.  It sounds good, but not great.  It doesn't seem as full or powerful as the Abbey Road, Revolver, White, (et all) releases from a few years ago.  I don't know if the tape is worse or if it's digitized.  I haven't been able to find any real info about the lineage.  There's a Hoffman thread on it, but it's like 450 pages so that's too much.  It was $24 and worth that at least. 

1ThoughtKnown

mrussel1 said:

MedozK said:

@mrussel1, did you get the Beatles Let It Be 5LP? I have read LOTs of negative reviews on the QC. Wondering if you had listened.

@MedozK I picked up and listened to the single Let It BE (not the box).  It was pressed at GZ, but in Canada.  I didn't realize they had a plant there.  No problems with the pressing for me, it was clean and flat.  It feels a little shy of 180 grams, but definitely heavier than 140/150.  It sounds good, but not great.  It doesn't seem as full or powerful as the Abbey Road, Revolver, White, (et all) releases from a few years ago.  I don't know if the tape is worse or if it's digitized.  I haven't been able to find any real info about the lineage.  There's a Hoffman thread on it, but it's like 450 pages so that's too much.  It was $24 and worth that at least. 

That GZ pressing plant (they are in a partnership) in T.O. prefers using DMM when cutting wax. They say they can do a lacquer cut if requested but prefer DMM. It’s why the “Made in Canada” version of Chris Cornell’s recent release sounds so bright and in my opinion a bit harsh. 

From the FAQ of their website:
https://www.precisionpressing.com/faq

MedozK

interesting. Thanks @mrussel1 and @1ThoughtKnown . I picked up the 5 LP, so hopefully have time to take it for a listen this next week.

GlowGirl

MedozK said:

interesting. Thanks @mrussel1 and @1ThoughtKnown . I picked up the 5 LP, so hopefully have time to take it for a listen this next week.

I know. Me too. I bought it last week, and it is still sealed. I hope to take a listen this week as well.

pjpjpaul

GlowGirl said:

MedozK said:

interesting. Thanks @mrussel1 and @1ThoughtKnown . I picked up the 5 LP, so hopefully have time to take it for a listen this next week.

I know. Me too. I bought it last week, and it is still sealed. I hope to take a listen this week as well.

Mine sounds good but it's not Audiophile AAA quality and is mastered from digital. With that being said, my box vinyl was flat and the listening experience was pleasant.i could hear the lack of warmth the most on my copy in the cymbals and some of the more treble guitar tones. Other than that, I didn't experience any distortion (which I saw some on discogs had) and I enjoyed reacquainting myself with the tracks on the album and the bonus material was pretty cool. Overall its a good not great box that I'd recommend to a beatles fan/completist but would warn audiophiles of the digital master and let them make the final call on whether or not it's worth it to buy. 

May 30th

MedozK

pjpjpaul said:

GlowGirl said:

MedozK said:

interesting. Thanks @mrussel1 and @1ThoughtKnown . I picked up the 5 LP, so hopefully have time to take it for a listen this next week.

I know. Me too. I bought it last week, and it is still sealed. I hope to take a listen this week as well.

Mine sounds good but it's not Audiophile AAA quality and is mastered from digital. With that being said, my box vinyl was flat and the listening experience was pleasant.i could hear the lack of warmth the most on my copy in the cymbals and some of the more treble guitar tones. Other than that, I didn't experience any distortion (which I saw some on discogs had) and I enjoyed reacquainting myself with the tracks on the album and the bonus material was pretty cool. Overall its a good not great box that I'd recommend to a beatles fan/completist but would warn audiophiles of the digital master and let them make the final call on whether or not it's worth it to buy. 

Good to hear. Yea, the distortion reviews were the ones making me nervous.

brianlux

This is a stunning pressing of one the greatest works ever pressed into vinyl.  Remarkable!  I lose it every time I hear this record. So happy to have this.

Van Morrison – Astral Weeks

Label:	Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records – 81227950378, Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records – 8122-79907-1
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, 180 g
Country:	Europe
Released:	Nov 27, 2015
Genre:	Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
Style:	Blues Rock, Acoustic, Soul, Folk Rock

goldrush

Neil at Carnegie Hall finally arrived today.
So glad to have NYA streaming while I wait for shipping to Australia!

JeBurkhardt

goldrush said:

Neil at Carnegie Hall finally arrived today.
So glad to have NYA streaming while I wait for shipping to Australia!

I had my local shop order me a copy that was supposed to be arriving 10/15, but it didn't show up. They said it would be here 10/22, but again it didn't show up. They said it will for sure be here 10/29. We will see. 

qontheboard

Paul Weller live acoustic. 

mrussel1

Just came out a few weeks ago.  Show is from 2003, but no Becker if I'm not mistaken.  Mastered by Bernie,  it sounds really good and is a fun record.  Now I'm a huge fan of the Dan, so I'm biased. 

brianlux

Kickin' out the jams big time with this killer LP that arrived today.  Awesome!

Dead Moon – Unknown Passage

Label:	Mississippi Records – MR-090
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Country:	US
Released:	2011
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Garage Rock, Punk

MedozK

brianlux said:

This is a stunning pressing of one the greatest works ever pressed into vinyl.  Remarkable!  I lose it every time I hear this record. So happy to have this.

Van Morrison – Astral Weeks

Label:	Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records – 81227950378, Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records – 8122-79907-1
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, 180 g
Country:	Europe
Released:	Nov 27, 2015
Genre:	Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
Style:	Blues Rock, Acoustic, Soul, Folk Rock

Agree, I have the 2009 Kevin Gray cut that yours uses the repressed plates. Great sounding record.

mrussel1

MedozK said:

brianlux said:

This is a stunning pressing of one the greatest works ever pressed into vinyl.  Remarkable!  I lose it every time I hear this record. So happy to have this.

Van Morrison – Astral Weeks

Label:	Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records – 81227950378, Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records – 8122-79907-1
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, 180 g
Country:	Europe
Released:	Nov 27, 2015
Genre:	Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
Style:	Blues Rock, Acoustic, Soul, Folk Rock

Agree, I have the 2009 Kevin Gray cut that yours uses the repressed plates. Great sounding record.

I also have the 09. It's fantastic. 

mfc2006

I just pre-ordered the new Spoon album, Lucifer on the Couch. Really digging the new single as well!

1ThoughtKnown

I’ve got this Road Apples 30th Anniversary boxset on pre-order. Heads up for all the Hip fans. Cool unboxing video with Paul L. and Gord S.  Looks fantastic 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7X3PJUMTAbM