sgoodcore Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 So I've got enough cash to buy a few records. The question is, do I augment a collection so as to procure more colors of a record I already have or do I buy stuff I don't have a copy of? Sounds easy but the key here is if I buy the stuff to augment the collection I'm working on I don't have to dick with eBay or have records turn in to "white whales." The other thing is, I don't really have my eye on anything outside of the collections I'm working on (Planes Mistaken for Stars, Alkaline Trio, Hot Cross, A Day in Black and White, and Life At These Speeds). I'm open for suggestions for records I should get because they're amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Russian Circles - Enter, if you don't already have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scriptedrain Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 That's what I have playing here. Great call. And I say buy different records. - Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Sounds to me like you answered your own question already. If you don't have your eye on anything outside of what you're already collecting, you may as well go forth and augment your collection. Especially since as you say you can stay out of eBay. As far as suggestions of "amazing records"...that is a loaded question and I am sure there will be plenty of suggestions from everyone. My tastes are all over the place. It would all depend on what style of music you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Dude, buy different records. Record collecting, at it's core, is about listening to music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgoodcore Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 Dude, buy different records. Record collecting, at it's core, is about listening to music. i think that logic may win the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Dude, buy different records. Record collecting, at it's core, is about listening to music. Backed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfedupx Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 As awesome as it is to get a new record, nothing beats the feeling of completing a collection off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 This is kinda funny, because in about an hour a buddy of mine will be selling me a pretty good chunk of his collection and it works out that i am getting some records i am working on a collection (getting the warzone lower east side 10 inch on purple out of it and a bunch of HWM) but also some albums that i love but never picked up on record, as well as some new stuff. Sometimes you luck out i guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwahoo Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I went on a spree (for years, actually) where I was buying anything and everything. I was buying way more than I had the time to even listen to. If something was released on vinyl and I heard good things about it, I bought it without even thinking about it. Worst case scenario, I can recoup my cost on it. And it worked out well in some cases. But now that I've slowed down on my purchasing (fucking mortgage), I'm catching up on my listening and it turns out I like a whole lot less than I'd hoped. My point is that (for me) buying vinyl for the sake of discovering awesome new stuff has left me with a lot of shit I don't really want and, as I reflect, it's not very fulfilling. The coolest packaging, colors, and most limited editions don't mean much if you don't love the music. My recommendation: 1.) Buy the vinyl copies of albums you know you enjoy but never got around to buying 2.) Buy the variants to complete your collection 3.) Screen new music via myspace or whatever before buying the vinyl Just my two cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 My recommendation: 1.) Buy the vinyl copies of albums you know you enjoy but never got around to buying 2.) Buy the variants to complete your collection 3.) Screen new music via myspace or whatever before buying the vinyl Just my two cents couldn't have put it better myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I went on a spree (for years, actually) where I was buying anything and everything. I was buying way more than I had the time to even listen to. If something was released on vinyl and I heard good things about it, I bought it without even thinking about it. Worst case scenario, I can recoup my cost on it. And it worked out well in some cases. But now that I've slowed down on my purchasing (fucking mortgage), I'm catching up on my listening and it turns out I like a whole lot less than I'd hoped.My point is that (for me) buying vinyl for the sake of discovering awesome new stuff has left me with a lot of shit I don't really want and, as I reflect, it's not very fulfilling. The coolest packaging, colors, and most limited editions don't mean much if you don't love the music. My recommendation: 1.) Buy the vinyl copies of albums you know you enjoy but never got around to buying 2.) Buy the variants to complete your collection 3.) Screen new music via myspace or whatever before buying the vinyl Just my two cents This is a good philosophy. I'm at the point now where 99% of the vinyl I buy is bands I really, really like and plan on listening to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I have spent a lot of money replacing CDs I like with the vinyl versions of those albums. Since I got most of the CDs for free I guess I can't complain, but it 's still expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I have spent a lot of money replacing CDs I like with the vinyl versions of those albums. Since I got most of the CDs for free I guess I can't complain, but it 's still expensive. Yeah, vinyl is now my "go-to" format. If something I want is released on both, I buy the record and download the CD, guilt-free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I have spent a lot of money replacing CDs I like with the vinyl versions of those albums. Since I got most of the CDs for free I guess I can't complain, but it 's still expensive. This is exactly my same thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfedaykinx Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 guilt-free is the way to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I feel bad when there are kids here who save their lunch money for records. I went to the record store today and got $45 credit for a grocery bag full of CDs. Not complaining, but there was a time (only a couple years ago) when I made about $400-$500 a month selling promos. Boy have times changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Everybody's "in the music business" these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest falloutcollapse Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I feel bad when there are kids here who save their lunch money for records. I went to the record store today and got $45 credit for a grocery bag full of CDs. Not complaining, but there was a time (only a couple years ago) when I made about $400-$500 a month selling promos. Boy have times changed. i sold almost every cd i have ever bought the other day, and there was 20 of them, and it only sold for $41. i'm saving that for the norma jean box set, but otherwise, it's back to lunch money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Every cd you own = 20 cds? Thats it. jesus, i stoped buying cds about a year or so ago and i have about 1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest falloutcollapse Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 ^every cd i bought. i have about 50 gigs of music, i just never bought anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 i guess if i grew up in the age of digital music i doubt i would of bought any cds either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Everybody's "in the music business" these days. Hey man, I made a career out of punk rock, skateboarding and writing. I'm not appologizing to anybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Everybody's "in the music business" these days. Hey man, I made a career out of punk rock, skateboarding and writing. I'm not appologizing to anybody. I didn't mean it in a derrogatory sense at all! I just mean that with the advent of so much new technology all at once, and all at our fingertips, things like making a record or publishing a blog are so easy and widespread. I'm not saying that's necessarily a good thing, either, but it's true. It's just like anyone with a laptop and a microphone and a Myspace page can call themselves a "pro rapper". But a sheep in wolves' clothing is still just a sheep in wolves' clothing. The comment wasn't aimed at you, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I didn't take offense at all. I'm just saying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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