A good (scientific) reason to buy "Sevens" LB box set

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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,642
    edited November 2013
    october22 wrote:
    bootlegger10 wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    The reason I bought it is because singles are made so that you just listen to one song, because you just want to listen to single songs and not the whole album in order. It's not rocket science. I am completely confused as to why the whole point of singles is escaping so many people. And it becomes comedy once people assume the way this thing would be listened to is playing every song in order using the singles, but somehow that is where a lot of people's minds went. :lol: The fact that singles sound marginally better is just a bonus.

    I think part of it is that it is easy to listen to just one song on a full vinyl LP and thus it is more convenient to have one full record. I wouldn't think it would be more convenient to have a record on six singles as far as storage goes.

    Bingo. I'm not confused, PJ_Soul! (you little snob, you :P ) I just don't see the point (besides the marginal fidelity issue that honestly very few people have the equipment for). Plus, PJ albums are unfortunately usually mastered like crap anyway. Would you buy 12 cd's of an album you already own to listen to just one song at a time??

    I think the "scientific reason" given by the OP (news to very few as it's been brought up many times in the main thread on this topic, by the way) is a better argument for vinyl fidelity in general than a convincing one to drop another $60-$80 on a record I already own. I can see the damn tracks, thank you very much. I mean, yeah it's a neat collectible I guess but other than that...eh. My point is that it's not that people don't "understand", it's that many see little value in it other than a collectible. But whatever, I'm happy you're happy! :)
    I didn't think you were confused in particular - i know better than that, haha, but a lot of others seem to be, and you did say people were nuts to buy the thing, so i'm just saying why i'm not nuts. ;) But I don't get the CD part. CDs have automatic song selection, and you don't drop a needle onto them or flip them... of course no one would buy 12 CD singles, because that would make no sense.
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  • JKestle
    JKestle Posts: 65
    I don't know about anyone else, but I listen to vinyl (and try to buy these releases) because it makes listening to music an "activity". I like changing records, running a brush over the vinyl, carefully dropping the needle, and reviewing the art and liner notes while I listen. Its like reading a book or watching a movie, a great excuse to give the music the time and attention it deserves.

    Listening to Lightning Bolt in this format will be time that I consider well spent.
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,642
    JKestle wrote:
    I don't know about anyone else, but I listen to vinyl (and try to buy these releases) because it makes listening to music an "activity". I like changing records, running a brush over the vinyl, carefully dropping the needle, and reviewing the art and liner notes while I listen. Its like reading a book or watching a movie, a great excuse to give the music the time and attention it deserves.

    Listening to Lightning Bolt in this format will be time that I consider well spent.
    I relate to that.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • guypjfreak
    guypjfreak Posts: 2,281
    bicyclejoe wrote:
    For all of those wondering why Pearl Jam and a vinyl fan would buy the "Sevens" box set, aside from flipping it,
    some one on ebay selling it for £800 .thats wot you call a flip ..a flipping rip off :shock:
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,642
    edited November 2013
    guypjfreak wrote:
    bicyclejoe wrote:
    For all of those wondering why Pearl Jam and a vinyl fan would buy the "Sevens" box set, aside from flipping it,
    some one on ebay selling it for £800 .thats wot you call a flip ..a flipping rip off :shock:
    It's a bold move! :lol:
    I don't blame him for trying... if anyone is dumb enough to pay that, then good for the seller. It's the buyer who would be making it a rip off. If these things start selling for $1000 i'm going to flip it myself! ... They won't though. Once everyone stops losing their shit over it, they will probably go for maybe $300 at most.
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,644
    JKestle wrote:
    I don't know about anyone else, but I listen to vinyl (and try to buy these releases) because it makes listening to music an "activity". I like changing records, running a brush over the vinyl, carefully dropping the needle, and reviewing the art and liner notes while I listen. Its like reading a book or watching a movie, a great excuse to give the music the time and attention it deserves.

    Listening to Lightning Bolt in this format will be time that I consider well spent.

    Yes! Well said!
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  • october22
    october22 Posts: 2,533
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    I didn't think you were confused in particular - i know better than that, haha, but a lot of others seem to be, and you did say people were nuts to buy the thing, so i'm just saying why i'm not nuts. ;) But I don't get the CD part. CDs have automatic song selection, and you don't drop a needle onto them or flip them... of course no one would buy 12 CD singles, because that would make no sense.

    Lol

    OK FINE, YOU WIN! :D

    You're smarter and all-around cooler than me and one day I will live to regret passing these up :P
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,642
    october22 wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    I didn't think you were confused in particular - i know better than that, haha, but a lot of others seem to be, and you did say people were nuts to buy the thing, so i'm just saying why i'm not nuts. ;) But I don't get the CD part. CDs have automatic song selection, and you don't drop a needle onto them or flip them... of course no one would buy 12 CD singles, because that would make no sense.

    Lol

    OK FINE, YOU WIN! :D

    You're smarter and all-around cooler than me and one day I will live to regret passing these up :P
    Wow, that is some solid sarcasm there my friend. Bravo. :lol:
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • october22
    october22 Posts: 2,533
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    october22 wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    I didn't think you were confused in particular - i know better than that, haha, but a lot of others seem to be, and you did say people were nuts to buy the thing, so i'm just saying why i'm not nuts. ;) But I don't get the CD part. CDs have automatic song selection, and you don't drop a needle onto them or flip them... of course no one would buy 12 CD singles, because that would make no sense.

    Lol

    OK FINE, YOU WIN! :D

    You're smarter and all-around cooler than me and one day I will live to regret passing these up :P
    Wow, that is some solid sarcasm there my friend. Bravo. :lol:

    Except It wasn't!
  • lolobugg
    lolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,195
    You convinced me... now if only it was still available.
    Can't believe I missed this :fp:
    I have the T-REX 7 inch box set of Electric Warrior. It sounds great. awesome way to listen to the album.
    and all the sleeves put together make a mini poster of Marc Bolan.

    I am about to cry. of course i would've broken this open as soon as i got it.
    damn u flippers..damn me for not checking my email.
    guess it wasn't meant to be...
    all of you who ordered it, let us know how it sounds when you receive it (hopefully in December)

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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,642
    october22 wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    october22 wrote:

    Lol

    OK FINE, YOU WIN! :D

    You're smarter and all-around cooler than me and one day I will live to regret passing these up :P
    Wow, that is some solid sarcasm there my friend. Bravo. :lol:

    Except It wasn't!
    Oh... Wow, that is some terrible non-sarcasm there my friend. :lol: Sorry! :fp: :lol:
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • luismota123
    luismota123 Posts: 161
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    JKestle wrote:
    I don't know about anyone else, but I listen to vinyl (and try to buy these releases) because it makes listening to music an "activity". I like changing records, running a brush over the vinyl, carefully dropping the needle, and reviewing the art and liner notes while I listen. Its like reading a book or watching a movie, a great excuse to give the music the time and attention it deserves.

    Listening to Lightning Bolt in this format will be time that I consider well spent.
    I relate to that.
    Agree.
    To me its a more enjoyable experience.
  • Bennyorr4
    Bennyorr4 Posts: 307
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    JKestle wrote:
    I don't know about anyone else, but I listen to vinyl (and try to buy these releases) because it makes listening to music an "activity". I like changing records, running a brush over the vinyl, carefully dropping the needle, and reviewing the art and liner notes while I listen. Its like reading a book or watching a movie, a great excuse to give the music the time and attention it deserves.

    Listening to Lightning Bolt in this format will be time that I consider well spent.
    I relate to that.


    +1 8-)

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