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I mean, I don't care either way. Half the 90's stuff I want to see pressed is on Asian Man records or Moon Ska records.

Maybe if that Kenny Roger repress sells...

Yes, agreed! I think some of the reason alot of the reasons these 80's records sound so good, is because it kinda came before the "loudness wars" and alot of digital stuff today. But yeah, I don't have many 80's records (primarily The Police and Fishbone and some obscure 80's ska stuff) but they all sound excellent.

I dunno if I agree with all of this, but I do agree with most of it. I think people get into vinyl for different reasons. For me, I've always loved music and it seemed like a somewhat affordable hobby to get into when I started. Part of the reason I got into collecting was that I would see all these great records at thrift stores and used bins for super cheap and wanted to be able to buy and play them. The other part was, yes, the sound quality. But overall, my love of music came first and it still does today. I think that's what alot of collectors are loosing sight of nowadays. I think that it SHOULD be about the music, not that pretty looking, multi-colored slab o wax you have. I do admit that I'm a sucker for cool looking wax, but I just don't understand the impluse to have every color or every one, because that's not what it's about for me. Ultimately, these variant collectors are just buying more and more, and ultimately not only driving up the price of that particular record so that flippers can sell it for obscene amounts, but also, the price of manufacturing a record, which really hurts us all. And now that the majors have noticed, it comes with a whole new set of bullshit, more pressing, and more price increases. I mean, we have to all wake up and stop this or I feel like it's going to get way out of control sooner or later. Maybe the hobby will just become too expensive for people to handle, but I really don't wanna see it come to that.

It's still fucking stupid. I don't think anybody is gonna buy it. I really hope they get burned on all of them. Also, this just solidified my descision to not go out this RSD. Don't wanna support this bullshit anymore.

And here's my other argument against variant collecting. Every variant you buy takes that record out of the hands of a person who isn't being selfish and only wants 1 cool looking copy of the record. And it artificially increases the price by making it "rare", which causes this whole "flipping records" thing going on now. So maybe if a lot less people collected variants, flipping would stop. Maybe? Who knows, it's hard to tell. I just don't understand why somebody needs more than 1 copy of a record. I'm gonna stick with my theory that it gives these hipsters something to brag about. "oooo I got this (insert record name here) on light blue vinyl limited to /100, look at me, does it make me cool?". Either that or it's because they have a small penis and they buy records to overcompensate.

I think the article makes some really valid points. And I think he has a point about that reissue. Anybody can get that album in bargain bins across the country, why do you need to burn up resources to make a new pressing? It's an absolutely pointless cash-grab. This is also the reason I don't collect variants, because it's just a way for them to get you to buy more than 1 copy of a record. (and I'd probably be broke if I did). If it was truly only about fidelity, people would only have 1 copy of each record they own. To listen to, and not have a copy hanging on their wall or just sitting around collecting dust.

WOULD LIKE BUT OUTTA LIKES!

Agreed! I have a probably as many or more old records than I do new. If anybody likes classical on here, there's so much good stuff at thrift stores. I have a whole 6 LP box set of classical guitar, another 7XLP Debussy box, and a box of 9XLPs of all Beethoven's symphonies I got all for stupid cheap. I also am collecting Chicago 1-10. I think I'm missing only 1 or 2 records. But I love Chicago, probably one of my favorite bands from that era. I'm also working on a Police collection, trying to pick up all their full lengths when I see them for cheap.

This would be the only thing that I could see burning me out of the hobby. I just hate worrying about missing preorders and shit and if I miss something, it going for obscene prices on eBay. Just wish I could not worry about it sometimes, you know?

Album hit #1 on Billboard Bluegrass charts this week! They deserve it, this is such a good album. http://www.billboard.com/charts/bluegrass-albums

So, just found out Cee-Lo Green is gonna be playing at Riverbend in Chattanooga this year, and my fiance usually gets passes for free. So guess who's gonna go see Cee-Lo?

Couldn't we do this with movie titles too? Personally I like: Die Hard (in my ass)

Haha, speaking of TMBG, I found my foam finger from them I got at a Halloween show a few years ago. If anybody wants it let me know!

All my sales/buys on here have gone flawlessly and been great. No complaints. I guess I'm just lucky. That and I make sure to pack my shit well.

Bumping this cause it got funded yesterday. Also, check out this 7" series that's on the last day for funding. I read yesterday that they'll all be pressed on gold vinyl, although it doesn't state that on the site. There's still some great rewards left, including test pressings. http://www.bigtun.es/projects/index/3 Here are the splits for that: Volume 1 - Crazy Baldhead / Sammy K. Volume 2 - Dave Hillyard and the Rocksteady 7/Green Room Rockers Volume 3 - Bad Cards / Reggay Lords Volume 4 - Jesse wagner / Vic Ruggiero Volume 5 - King Django / The Snails

Cool, I've never heard of them. I'll have to give them a listen when I get home from work. And the Sammy Kay project has been funded! Great news. Last day of the 7" series too. I read somewhere yesterday that the 7"s will be pressed on gold vinyl, which I didn't know. If anybody doesn't know, here's what the splits are gonna be: Volume 1 - Crazy Baldhead / Sammy K. Volume 2 - Dave Hillyard and the Rocksteady 7/Green Room Rockers Volume 3 - Bad Cards / Reggay Lords Volume 4 - Jesse wagner / Vic Ruggiero Volume 5 - King Django / The Snails There's lots of rewards still available, including test pressings.

The long distance thing worked for me, but then about a 9 months into it, I moved out here to be with her. I think you should go for it, then play it by ear and see what happens. If it's too much for you to handle, break it off, but it may be great and you'll never know if you don't try.

Cool. I'm gonna email you about some questions I have. I think I'm also going to change my shipping address just in case. I'm only going to be in my apartment til the end of next week.

I have nothing to say in this thread except for this: Dear Christian pop-punk bands: If I can't tell whether you're talking about Jesus or a girl, you're doing a bad job. Sincerely, Rudeboy

Jesus, that's such a dickmove... I'm glad I've never been to a shop like that. The 4 or 5 I've been to in Atlanta were pretty good. Also, the 2 in Chattanooga are pretty good, although a smidge overpriced.

Great, thanks! I have a Miles David / Monk live record that I really like, so I'll look for more of them and also the other things you said.

Cool, thanks! You guys get an A+ on customer service on this btw. I'll shoot an email when I get home from work just to make sure everything is good with my order.

ah ok. Cool. I also assume that he'd email us if there's something wrong with an order? I'm just paranoid I guess cause I didn't get it til very last minute and I didn't see the message to pay as gift.

I do have to say, I've found some good records here though, particularly old soul stuff. Found all my Otis Redding records here at flea markets / thrift stores.