blackheartsoul

Less psych, more darkwave or new wave. Pretty good. Let's see if the rest of the album follows suit.

How do I deal with my addiction?
 
The same way everyone else does....blame someone other than myself.
 
Duh.  
 
Now, back to cats.
 

I don't think he can get any better than Antichrist Superstar for me. Granted Mechanical Animals, Holy Wood, and Golden Age had some great tracks but not every single song was good like Superstar.  Portrait is up there as well. The others after Golden Age seemed ok but not great. I did like most of this new album too. I got the Red. He seems more mature this time around. If that makes sense.

Throw in Witcher style and playability and I'm there.

Not just that but with Elder Scrolls Online they don't need to make another right now. They will just keep making expansions to a game that no one plays.

That's quite the confession you just unloaded on us. Or was this an attempt at making fun of people for wanting a soundtrack to a highly beloved video game?

I'm gonna say $80ish. This and Falout 3 have roughly 4 discs. Fallout 4 had 6 discs and cost $100.
 
Also, might have found someone to pick up a Sweet Roll for me! I always told myself when this releases I'd go big or go home on the variant, hope it goes through! It does sound like their will be other variants in the future from their description.
 
 

SPACELAB9 ANNOUNCES THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM “ULTIMATE EDITION” VINYL BOX SET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 3rd, 2017
October 3rd, 2017 – Considered by critics and fans alike to be a pinnacle of the video games medium, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is also revered for its triumphant musical score. The game’s iconic score will finally receive its long-awaited debut on vinyl care of Spacelab9, and in conjunction with Bethesda Softworks on Friday, October 6th. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim “Ultimate Edition” Vinyl Box Set is a formidable volume, featuring four LPs containing the full 52-track original score by BAFTA award winning composer Jeremy Soule (The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Guild Wars, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic). The deluxe package includes four color vinyl LPs and a stunning, full color quad-fold jacket featuring beautiful artwork and epic imagery from the game. Everything is housed in a full color heavy board-stock slipcase. Additionally, the first pressing includes an etching of the Skyrim dragon logo on the back side of the final disc (Side H). The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim “Ultimate Edition” Vinyl Box Set will guide fans as they relive their favorite moments from the epic journey taken on by the Dovakhiin in his battle against Alduin the World Eater.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim “Ultimate Edition” Vinyl Box Set will be released in two different limited edition colored vinyl variants. The first, entitled the “Dragonborn” variant will be made available on Friday, October 6th, exclusively at ThinkGeek.comand through the official Bethesda Softworks store (store.bethsoft.com). A second, more limited variant will be available directly from SPACELAB9 during New York Comic Con at booth #939 from October 5th – 8th, or while supplies last.
Firmly established as a benchmark in the video game role-playing genre, The Elder Scrolls and the fifth iteration in the series Skyrim has cemented itself as one the most successful and enduring role-playing game titles of all time. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim received accolades from a plethora of gaming press; IGN and Gamespot naming it PC Game of the Year, Gamespot awarded Skyrim its “Readers Choice” award, and named #1 RPG Game of All Time by Game Informer in May of 2017. Additionally, Skyrim received the “RPG of the Year” award from Spike TV, IGN, GameSpot, and GameSpy while receiving “Overall Game of the Year” nods from Spike TV, Giant Bomb, Machinima.com, GameSpot, Game Revolution, GameSpy, and the Interactive Achievement Awards.
The track listing is as follows:
Side A
1. Dragonborn (3:56)
2. Awake (1:30)
3. From Past to Present (5:03)
4. Unbroken Road (6:21)
5. Ancient Stones (4:42)
6. The City Gates (3:45)
7. Silent Footsteps (2:50)
Side B
8. Dragonsreach (2:19)
9. Tooth and Claw (1:47)
10. Under and Ancient Sun (3:35)
11. Death or Sovngarde (2:57)
12. Masser (6:04)
13. Distant Horizons (3:50)
14. Dawn (3:56)
15. The Jerall Mountains (3:15)
Side C
16. Steel on Steel (1:41)
17. Secunda (2:03)
18. Imperial Throne (2:15)
19. Frostfall (3:22)
20. Night without Stars (0:41)
21. Into Darkness (2:50)
22. Kyne's Peace (3:47)
23. Unbound (1:32)
24. Far Horizons (5:28)
Side D
25. A Winter's Tale (3:19)
26. The Bannered Mare (2:25)
27. The Streets of Whiterun (4:01)
28. One They Fear (3:08)
29. The White River (3:28)
30. Silence Unbroken (2:20)
31. Standing Stones (6:37)
Side E
32. Beneath the Ice (4:12)
33. Tundra (3:46)
34. Journey's End (4:07)
35. Before the Storm (1:03)
36. A Chance Meeting (3:10)
37. Out of the Cold (3:01)
38. Around the Fire (3:09)
39. Shadows and Echoes (2:18)
Side F
40. Caught off Guard (1:10)
41. Aurora (7:18)
42. Blood and Steel (2:09)
43. Towers and Shadows (2:21)
44. Seven Thousand Steps (1:05)
45. Solitude (2:10)
46. Watch the Skies (2:16)
47. The Gathering Storm (2:53)
48. Sky Above, Voice Within (3:56)
Side G
49. Death in the Darkness (2:36)
50. Shattered Shields (2:38)
51. Sovngarde (3:33)
52. Wind Guide You (9:02)
Side H
BLANK/ETCHED

I. SOURCE
 
Turntable
 
Basic parts of the turntable
 
Cartridge
This is where the magic happens.
To the naked eye, there are two basic parts of a cartridge: the body and the needle. The needle is the part that reads the groove. It is attached to the body, in which the mechanical vibrations are converted into an electrical signal. When something goes wrong, it is usually the needle that suffered. It breaks easily, and though it is also easily replaced, it costs over 85% of the total cost of the cartridge, so it’s best to be careful.
 
How to spot a damaged needle?
Well, if you know how it should sound, and it suddenly doesn’t sound like it should, that’s a big tell. It’s not always this easy, though.
Inspect it visually – this is what it should look like: *PIC*
If the needle is broken, it is pretty easy to spot. If the needle is not broken, but the cartridge body is touching the record while playing (and the weight is set up properly), there’s likely no other solution than replacing the needle. If the needle is worn out it also needs replacing,
 
Damaged body? Unless you stepped… actually, jumped – repeatedly - on it, it’s fine and doesn’t need replacing. I’ve never even heard of damaging the cartridge body, so if you managed to do so, post here and you get an award.
 
MM vs. MC
I will go into detail about the differences, pros and cons at a later time. For now let's just say that buying an MC cart requires much more care in proper equipment pairing. MC carts are way "pickier" in regards to the phono preamp, and even the inexpensive models such as the Denon DL-103 will perform nowhere near their potential when mounted on an average entry-level tonearm on an average entry level turntable.
 
Tonearm
It is what holds the cartridge in place, making sure it reads the recording at the right angle and also providing enough mobility and stability. The cartridge needs to move freely, but also track with a constant pressure.
 
Platter
Records sit on top of it. It can be made from different materials, each with its specific characteristics.
 
Belt (belt drive turntables)
Used simply to provide as much decoupling between the motor and the rest of the turntable as possible, while maintaining an accurate turning speed.
 
Motor
I have no idea what that thing does.
 
Plinth
It serves an isolation function, and is what (usually) holds everything in place. Also known as the base. It supports the platter and the tonearm, and depending on the turntable design, the motor as well.
 
Buying a turntable
 
First rule: Don’t be cheap.
If you’re just getting into the hobby and would like to experience at least the minimum it has to offer, do yourself a favor and invest enough to get going without the constant presence of a headache. Sure, any supermarket pile of plastic abomination will “technically” do the job (the record will spin and some sound will come out of it), but if you don’t like music enough to want to hear at least a rough approximation of what the artist intended, then why even bother?
 
Stay away from Crosley
Stay away from Ion
Stay away from Stanton
Stay away from Audio Technica (at least the LP60 model)
Stay away from anything that looks like a Crosley, Ion, Stanton, Numark, AT LP60 or a combination of any of the above. A “USB” in the name is usually also a big giveaway, though Pro-Ject does make such a model, for some reason.
 
The entry level turntables worth considering are mentioned in this thread, but I’ll repeat them.
 
Pro-Ject Essential ($300)
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon ($400)
Rega RP1 ($450)
Music Hall MMF-2.2 ($450)
U-Turn Orbit (if it proves to be a worthwhile contender)
 
Many might not consider them “budget” options, but it is a worthwhile investment even for those that might end up deciding it’s not for them and will abandon the hobby altogether. The resale value is high enough to make these THE cost-efficient choice.
 
If you really, really cannot afford any of the above, the following aren't the worst choices you can make:
 
Audio Technica AT LP120 ($200)
Music Hall USB-1 ($250)
Numark TTUSB ($100)
 
Vintage vs. New
 
While it’s true that one can get far better sound for far less pennies spent with the right vintage choice, it is an educated man’s market. You might get lucky. The table in question might have been cared for properly, it might be one of those models that can stand the test of time, and the seller might have zero idea what it’s actually worth. A lot of might’s though. If you don’t mind a $20 gamble, by all means, go for it. But to really make the best of such a purchase, the buyer has to posses enough knowledge to determine value, quality and condition of the equipment. It can be fun, it can be tiresome, and it can be rewarding. Not my first suggestion for a newcomer though.
 
Buying a used newer model can be a two-sided blade as well. The turntable is a “delicate instrument”. If not used properly and with care, a lot of things can go wrong in a short period of time. An in depth conversation with the seller is crucial to determine, or rather, guess the table’s history.
 
Buying a new table is always the safest bet, but it comes with a heftier price tag.
 
For buying something under $100 however, at least in my opinion it's better to lose $20 with a vintage table that doesn't work than losing $100 for a cheap new table that, in all honesty, doesn't really work.
 
Required additional equipment/accessories:
 
Phono pre-amp
Some tables come with a built in preamp, so this does not apply to them.
 
The output signal, generated by the cartridge, is much weaker than the analog signal coming out of digital sources. Approximately 400 – 10,000 times weaker, depending on the type of cartridge. This is why an additional stage of amplification is needed in order to integrate the turntable into your Hi-Fi chain. This stage is called a phono preamp. It is a vital part of the setup, and should not be ignored when determining the budget.
 
When is there no need for a phono preamp?
 
If there is one built into the turntable.
If your amplifier/receiver has a phono input.
 
Recommended additional equipment/accessories:
 
Cleaning supplies
Covered in detail HERE, so no need for me to repeat everything.

(Please add your own questions, I will keep this up to date)
 
Many questions pertaining to hardware can be found at this forum:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/forum/6-turntables-other-audio-equipment/
 
 
How do I clean my records? How do I fix a warped record? How come my records skip? Where can I purchase records? How much is my vinyl worth? Where can I find pressing info? Where can I buy sleeves and accessories? Can I buy/sell/trade here? Vinyl or vinyl(s) or records: Why do people get upset at me when I say vinyl with an s? What does NM, VG, VG+ mean? What is"flipping" ?? Should I leave the shrink wrap on? Will my record lose value? Where can I buy a turntable, replacement stylus (needle)/cartridge/accessories? Is there a record store in my area? Appendix A: Common Terms
Appendix B: Do's and Don'ts
Appendix C: Simple Buying/Selling Guidelines
 

1. How do I clean my records?
Depending on your budget there are several options to keep your records clean. Listed below are some common options from most affordable to most efficient:
1.
A. Brush and cleaner fluid ($15)
B. Anti-static brush ($25-$30)
http://www.needledoctor.com/New/Record-Machine-Brushes?sort1desc=F&sort1=Item_ONLINECUSTOMERPRICE

2. SpinClean manual cleaner ($75-150)
http://www.spincleanrecordwasher.com/

3. Record cleaning machine ($560 and up to thousands)
http://www.soundstagedirect.com/vpi-16.5-record-cleaning-machine.shtml
http://www.nittygrittyinc.com/index.html

http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/83128-cleaning-records/

Some people have reportedly been able to clean their records with wood glue:
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=99837

You'll also want a stylus cleaner. I recommend the ONZOW Zero Dust.
http://www.needledoctor.com/New/Stylus-Cleaners
Some people get the job done with a Magic Eraser:
http://www.high-endaudio.com/Magic.html

2. How do I fix a warped record?
Two popular techniques are to stack your records under heavy books (worked for me) or sandwich between two plates of glass and bake them:
http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Fix_a_Warped_Record
 
Record repair products:
http://www.vinylflat.com/vinylflatproducts.html

3. How come my records skip?
Usually a problem for Audio Technica PL-60, ION, or other budget USB turntable users. These tables often lack counter weights and anti-skating weights, allowing your tone arm to glide over grooves.


 
4. Where I can I buy vinyl?
New records. For independent music, you can order most new releases directly from the record label. Many record labels such as http://www.fatwreck.com and http://www.slumberlandrecords.com often have limited runs of colored vinyl exclusive to mail-order.
 
For new records there is:
http://www.insound.com/ http://www.interpunk.com http://www.shopradiocast.com http://www.oldies.com http://www.hottopic.com http://www.roughtrade.com  
Used vinyl. If you don't have a record store near you, the Internet is a great resource to find virtually any record.
The first place you should look is our sell/trade forum:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/forum/5-saletradewants/
 
The next best place to find records is Discogs:
http://www.discogs.com  
If you still cannot find what you are looking for, try eBay:
http://www.ebay.com  
The above sites are recommended because sellers generally give fair, competitive descriptions of their items and you are in most cases protected by PayPal for 45 days.
 
Other sources of used records are:
http://www.reckless.com http://www.amazon.com or the amazon of your country http://www.gemm.com http://www.musicstack.com http://www.cdandlp.com  
5. How much is my vinyl worth?
You can see how much previous auctions ended at Popsike  and Collector's Frenzy .
 
Keep in mind that these sites just reflect market fluctuations. Just because a record sold for $350 on ebay one time, it absolutely does not guarantee that your copy will sell for the same amount. In particular, many members of vinyl collective frown upon those who try to get market prices for their records on the sell/trade/want forum here.  As a community we aim to help each other get good deals. The price you choose to sell a record at is set at your own discretion. 
  6. Where can I find pressing info? How many copies of my record were pressed?
The best source for knowing how many records of which color at which pressing were pressed is Discogs.
Dead Format is also a nice source.
 
 
The place where you will find the most accurate pressing information is the label's website. If it's not listed, try emailing the label. Finally (or a great starting place), you can try Google.
 
 
7. Where can I buy sleeves and accessories?
You can buy replacement inner sleeves, static-free inner sleeves, plastic outer sleeves at the following websites:
Sleeve City USA Bags Unlimited  
If you live in Japan, try:
Disk Union  
8. Can I buy/sell/trade here?
You can buy, sell and trade records at the Sale/Trade/Wants section of the forum. First, please read the following guidelines:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/35277-guidelines-for-saletradewants-board-pls-read/
 
9. Why do people get upset at me when I say vinyl(s)?
Vinyl is the physical material which records are made from, thus grammatically uncountable like "water" or "money" and therefore cannot be appended with an s. Our colloquial use of the term "vinyl" is short for "vinyl records." Now go, young noob, and responsibly spread this knowledge with respect and regard to the medium.
 
10. How are records graded? What does NM, VG mean?
http://www.vinylrecords.ch/Vinyl/vin_grading.htm
Check out the above link for detailed descriptions. For buying records, NM, EX, and VG+ should play just fine, however, many sellers list items with several scratches as VG+.
 
11. What is flipping?
Flipping is the practice selling a record you purchased for the sole purpose of making a profit. You can find many examples on eBay where new, unplayed limited releases are listed for 300% value. Most people have a negative view of flippers, but without them, it would be difficult to acquire sold-out records, especially for international consumers. Flippers ensure that only the wealthiest or most foolish of collector's can acquire a rare record. Before you purchase a flipped record on eBay, check the record label's webstore or the online stores listed in question 4, as many flippers flip records that are currently available and on the market.  
 
12. Should I leave my shrink wrap on? Will it lose value if I take it off?
Many listeners have observed that shrink wrap will warp the corners of your record if left on for many years. However, this claim could be confounded by the fact that many old records that still contain shrink wrap have sat in stores/inventory for years and thus well handled by customers. Removing shrink wrap usually does not affect resale value; however, in some cases such as Misfits Collection II, the shrink wrap may contain the logo and title of the record in sticker form and thus be sought after by collectors. 
 
 
13. Where can I buy a turntable, replacement stylus (needle)/cartridge/accessories?
Amazon
Needle Doctor
Insound
 
14. Is there a record store in my area?
Beats me. Try here:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/43901-official-record-stores-list-help-us-list-them/
 
Appendix A:
Common Terms
(in no particular order; please add your own to the thread)
1. 180 gram (180g) popular heavy weight of modern records. Most records are between 120 to 140 grams. Sound quality may not improve, however. Sound quality is largely dependent on the mastering and cutting phases.
2. audiophile - a person who is passionate about high-fidelity sound reproduction.
3. 78RPM - an obsolete speed of records
4. white label promo 
5. test pressing - before a record goes into mass production, a test pressing is produced for the label and artist to approve the pressing. Usually between 3 to 5 copies for each release. TPs are highly sought after by collectors. 
6. PO stands for "pre-order," the selling of a record before it is released.
7. MO "mail order"
8. RSD "Record Store Day" a special world-wide promotion of records where many records are simultaneously released. http://www.recordstoreday.com/
 
Appendix B:
Do's and Don'ts
1. Don't place your speakers on the same shelf as your turntable. You want to isolate your turntable from any source of vibration. High end turntables have the motor isolated from the plinth (table part of the turntable). Please note that Expedits are made of hollow wood which transfer vibrations.
2. Don't pm Travis to take issues concerning hottopic.com. Go the customer service section of their website.
3. Do use the search feature before asking a question.
 
Appendix C:
Simple Buying/Selling Guidlines
SENDING MONEY AS A GIFT. Some sellers will ask you to send money as a gift. The reason is because PayPal charges sellers a fee of between 2-4% (including shipping). If the seller receives the money as a gift, they will not be charged a Paypal fee. However, PayPal has buyer protection policies. Within 45 days of a transaction, if you never receive the record or the condition of the record was not accurately described, you can file a claim for a refund/return. However, if you send money as a gift, you waive the right of buyer protection and cannot file a claim.  DELIVERY CONFIRMATION.  Because PayPal almost always sides with the buyer during a dispute, make sure you get delivery confirmation when you sell a record. If you sell to international customers, make it clear that you are not responsible for loss or damage and they need to purchase registered shipping if they want accountability.

I think as with anything, it all comes down to availability and demand and it'll differ depending on the nature of each release. I don't know too much about this release in particular, but it looks like it was widely available in many different countries, which is probably why it wasn't priced as high as you expected:
https://www.discogs.com/John-Williams-4London-Symphony-Orchestra-Star-Wars/master/25529

In general, I think you'll also notice that records that are released in limited colored variants tend to hold their collectors value more as they are more sought after.

Baby Driver's soundtrack is a bunch of licensed songs, but it's really only great if you've seen the movie

not sure about "collector value", but i personally enjoy a lot of movie and video game soundtracks. i have several on vinyl that i listen to regularly. it's really just down to personal preference. if you're into soundtracks, and haven't checked out Mondo yet, you should. 

I'm just saying that if your interested in the monetary value or aesthetics of records more than the music itself, you're probably not going to last that long here. As  far as other sites, I can't help you with that as a records collectability is not something I'm interested in.

Yea, they make the bowls to eat lucky charms from