I just picked up _____ on vinyl!

1ThoughtKnown said:

pjpjpaul said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

pjpjpaul said:

Mofi in a silent way 

How much is a DSD release from MoFi going for these days? 

I really could care less about the whole dsd thing. If it sounds good to me that's all I care about and let's be honest a lot of vinyl these days is not AAA or is digitally sourced. The big thing was them not being upfront about their sources and procedures. With all of that being said I got this for 40 bucks. Not bad. 

I do care, that’s why I asked. Thanks for the detailed response 😎

I agree it's a transparency thing.  Certainly MOFI was cagey when their descriptions and they got pinched.  That doesn't mean I'm suddenly displeased with my Janice Pearl or Allman Brothers Brothers and Sisters.  I have originals of both and the MOFI blows them away.  I'm not selling them, but it does lead me to look for other potential versions whereas in the past, MOFI only trailed AP, Music Matters and Blue Note.  Now I'll look at other options and not trust MOFI the way I did. 

mrussel1 said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

pjpjpaul said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

pjpjpaul said:

Mofi in a silent way 

How much is a DSD release from MoFi going for these days? 

I really could care less about the whole dsd thing. If it sounds good to me that's all I care about and let's be honest a lot of vinyl these days is not AAA or is digitally sourced. The big thing was them not being upfront about their sources and procedures. With all of that being said I got this for 40 bucks. Not bad. 

I do care, that’s why I asked. Thanks for the detailed response 😎

I agree it's a transparency thing.  Certainly MOFI was cagey when their descriptions and they got pinched.  That doesn't mean I'm suddenly displeased with my Janice Pearl or Allman Brothers Brothers and Sisters.  I have originals of both and the MOFI blows them away.  I'm not selling them, but it does lead me to look for other potential versions whereas in the past, MOFI only trailed AP, Music Matters and Blue Note.  Now I'll look at other options and not trust MOFI the way I did. 

That is exactly how I feel. 

mrussel1 said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

pjpjpaul said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

pjpjpaul said:

Mofi in a silent way 

How much is a DSD release from MoFi going for these days? 

I really could care less about the whole dsd thing. If it sounds good to me that's all I care about and let's be honest a lot of vinyl these days is not AAA or is digitally sourced. The big thing was them not being upfront about their sources and procedures. With all of that being said I got this for 40 bucks. Not bad. 

I do care, that’s why I asked. Thanks for the detailed response 😎

I agree it's a transparency thing.  Certainly MOFI was cagey when their descriptions and they got pinched.  That doesn't mean I'm suddenly displeased with my Janice Pearl or Allman Brothers Brothers and Sisters.  I have originals of both and the MOFI blows them away.  I'm not selling them, but it does lead me to look for other potential versions whereas in the past, MOFI only trailed AP, Music Matters and Blue Note.  Now I'll look at other options and not trust MOFI the way I did. 

I actually don’t own a single MoFi release. I just could not justify paying 2 or three times the price of the other labels. AP was generally half the cost, and Speakers Corner or Analog Spark (along with Blue Note and MM) a third the price. 

Loujoe said:

brianlux said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

brianlux said:

Just got this very unusual and a "bit challenging" but very cool LP on good old Ralph Records!:

Label:	Ralph Records – FF 8106
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:	US
Released:	1981
Genre:	Jazz, Rock
Style:	Experimental, Avantgarde, Free Improvisation

So challenging you are unable to articulate what you have heard? 😏 

Actually, yes!      

Well, let's see... how to put Frith music into words... 
Definitely part rock, part avant garde jazz, part found sounds.  At times discordant  and chaotic on the surface, yet with a very solid  sense of composition as a foundation to the pieces.   Sonically runs the gamut from from jarring and harsh to nearly ambient.  It's the kind of music surely most of us would find difficult to appreciate passively.  It's the kind of music a friend of mine once described as "a lot of work to fully appreciate." 

Sounds like a workout! I feel like time gave me the gift of being able to appreciate oddball music to a degree.

1ThoughtKnown said:

brianlux said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

brianlux said:

Just got this very unusual and a "bit challenging" but very cool LP on good old Ralph Records!:

Label:	Ralph Records – FF 8106
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:	US
Released:	1981
Genre:	Jazz, Rock
Style:	Experimental, Avantgarde, Free Improvisation

So challenging you are unable to articulate what you have heard? 😏 

Actually, yes!      

Well, let's see... how to put Frith music into words... 
Definitely part rock, part avant garde jazz, part found sounds.  At times discordant  and chaotic on the surface, yet with a very solid  sense of composition as a foundation to the pieces.   Sonically runs the gamut from from jarring and harsh to nearly ambient.  It's the kind of music surely most of us would find difficult to appreciate passively.  It's the kind of music a friend of mine once described as "a lot of work to fully appreciate." 

I like challenging music, so I will check this out. Sounds very interesting to me. I read that Oh Yeah by Mingus was challenging. It’s jazz/blues hybrid… not really challenging but a great fucking record! Speakers Corner pressing is dynamite. AAA. 

Btw, the Lou Barlow 15th anniversary RE of EMOH is a fantastic pressing. What a beautiful record… had not listened to it for years. If you find a copy grab it. 

I’ve got some unopened LP cartons piled up, haha! PJ’s V2 is my last remaining open order. 2023 will be a major slow down in LP buying for me after accumulating quite a bit since 2020. 

MedozK said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

mrussel1 said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

pjpjpaul said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

pjpjpaul said:

Mofi in a silent way 

How much is a DSD release from MoFi going for these days? 

I really could care less about the whole dsd thing. If it sounds good to me that's all I care about and let's be honest a lot of vinyl these days is not AAA or is digitally sourced. The big thing was them not being upfront about their sources and procedures. With all of that being said I got this for 40 bucks. Not bad. 

I do care, that’s why I asked. Thanks for the detailed response 😎

I agree it's a transparency thing.  Certainly MOFI was cagey when their descriptions and they got pinched.  That doesn't mean I'm suddenly displeased with my Janice Pearl or Allman Brothers Brothers and Sisters.  I have originals of both and the MOFI blows them away.  I'm not selling them, but it does lead me to look for other potential versions whereas in the past, MOFI only trailed AP, Music Matters and Blue Note.  Now I'll look at other options and not trust MOFI the way I did. 

I actually don’t own a single MoFi release. I just could not justify paying 2 or three times the price of the other labels. AP was generally half the cost, and Speakers Corner or Analog Spark (along with Blue Note and MM) a third the price. 

I don’t doubt they are great no matter the source, just very doubtful I would have had twice or three times the enjoyment I get from the other labels. 

$40 for In Silent Way is very reasonable and I may pull the trigger on that one as I need a great copy of that record. 

I would jump on it before they're gone again. The Silent Way is great.

Yup, it’s sold out. Haha. 

Found a sealed copy of Chris Cornell’s self-titled compilation in a record store today. I’m not sure if this a recent RE but only 5 other discogers have this version. The runout is slightly different than other releases. The hype sticker is similar (not the same) to the 2018 Euro release. The notes on the discogs listing:
This is the American edition: it has no "made in the Czech Republic" and "BIEM/SDRM" rights society which are printed on the European side labels' rim text instead. There is no trees/Seattle cityscape die cut slipcase with this release. There is no download code

Listening to it right now, nice pressing. I missed out on this when it was released in ‘18 so if you are in the same boat have a lookout, perhaps a silent RE is floating around? 

Think I just figured it out. Quick google search and I discovered Pyartifact...:) Enjoy the records! Great wife you have there...;)

goldrush said:

Harvest 50th Anniversary and After The Gold Rush 50th Anniversary box sets arrived yesterday. I got these for 40% off and free international shipping. Thanks Neil   

Why didn't you buy one for me?

goldrush said:

World Record arrived a few weeks ago but, as with any December deliveries, my wife hid it and wrapped it!

Harvest 50th Anniversary and After The Gold Rush 50th Anniversary box sets arrived yesterday. I got these for 40% off and free international shipping. Thanks Neil   





PJ Vault 2 arrived today. It was delivered to the wrong address even though I’d updated my details. Luckily our new place isn’t too far from our old house.

Smart lady, terrific gifts!