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2 hours ago, Eliminator Jr. said:

You might find some good recommendations sifting through the query in the link below:

 

http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/search/43485701/?q=Best+reissues&o=relevance&c[title_only]=1

 

People over there are often concerned with pressing quality and A-Bs of reissues vs. originals. There's also a lot of smartassing and butthurt going on, but that's the internet.

Thank you very much, Eliminator Jr. That's very kind of you. I will definitely check that out. About the internet, not everyone is like that, fortunately, like you. In this case, my main concern is learning about vinyl (even though I am not young at all, I am once more new in this)... Thank you again.

1 hour ago, VinylMario said:

If you are truly interested in finding and learning about pressings and differences of new used and or represses, you ought to go to this website called Better Records,  and read what these guys have to say about records they call "Hot Stampers". These are records that are priced according to sound quality. Some of these records go for hundreds of dollars. But besides the price they have an interesting theory on how stamping affects records' quality.

Thank you, VinylMario... This sounds very interesting. I'm going to take a look... and learn :-)

On 2017-09-06 at 4:24 PM, ethanpricington said:

Anything by Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs - especially the MOFI version of Weezer's - Pinkerton (1997). That album sounds so raw and crisp on that press. 

On 2017-09-07 at 7:42 AM, Mattallurgist said:

This is probably my favourite sounding record out of my whole collection in all honesty, it absolutely rips.

The SRC reissue of Rival Schools - United By Fate is another one for me that sounds absolutely amazing, I can't compare it to other pressings but it has a lot of punch to it. 

I just received my two records from MOFI, the B52's and Billy Joel's Piano Man, they sound fantastic. I am loving this brand. 

On 2017-09-06 at 9:37 AM, Bladewillisisdead said:

The Cramps reissues on Drastic Plastic (I think) sound amazing.  It's actually weird hearing those songs not covered in layers of mud.

 

 

I just listened to the Cramps' Drastic Plastic. I loved it. Thanks for the tip...

17 hours ago, justincb said:

I don't spend a whole lot on records, and usually buy from a thrift store.  I try to avoid records that are badly scratched(scratches between grooves, and very light scratches are OK for me, though) or worn out(the grooves start to look grey when it starts to wear out).  Poor quality vinyl doesn't matter at all if it's in mint condition, sealed, or been played several hundered times; it still sounds bad.  I try to avoid simulated stereo, although, most of the time, it just sounds like mono that has been slightly panned to one side or the other at a few frequencies, but once in a blue moon, one will be very bad or good.  On a small label devoted to a particular purpose, simulated stereo isn't as bad as it can be, and is sometimes good.  On the major labels, simulated stereo is often bad, and sometimes truly terrible.

I see! Thank you, Justincb...

14 hours ago, nancy_raygun said:

If you're only going new you're severely limiting yourself though.  If you're looking for real high quality pressings I could suggest like the Original Master Tapes pressing of Grateful Dead - American Beauty.  But I'd be surprised if that wasn't OOP.  And a quick look at Discogs shows the only mint sealed copy going for $125.

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Thank you very much for the suggestion! I'll take a look...

14 hours ago, nancy_raygun said:

I've gotten screwed on eBay and Discogs a couple of times and so unless it's something really specific that I absolutely need right this second (gifts or I'll probably forget I want this album in a couple days), I just browse record stores hoping to get lucky and occasaionally buy from the users in the forums I feel like I can trust. 

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Fortunately, that hasn't happened to me (yet)... would you have any recommendations of forums that you trust, please?

Ah ! I see... Thank you! I ordered two albums... As soon as they arrive, I'll write about it.

2 minutes ago, THE_James_Champ said:

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Can you elaborate, please?

It seems that MOFI's records are a sure shot, right?

Thank you, ethanpricington,

What a coincidence, I just ordered two albums from them. I am really looking forward to listening to them...

So far, I have bought only Mint (if price allows, sealed) records at Discogs... Where I live there are not many vinyl shops around. Now, for example, I'd like to buy the best Carole King's Tapestry available record; how do you recommend me to research on that?

Haha! Nothing much... it's just that I prefer invoiced new things (you can always go back with your invoice, like I did today with Bowie's Blackstar album (it was warped)). I like the experience of opening that plastic cover and smelling the new vinyl. That's all. Thanks for asking. Do you have an album recommendation for me?

Thank you! I'm certainly going to check it out.

I see you, Bladewillisisdead...

Thanks for the tip; I don't know The Cramps, but I found two albums online and gonna listen to them. Thanks for the explanation on the simulated stereo. Got it! Any other recommendations on great sounding vinyl very much appreciated. 

Haha! Spaghetti was right about that... Do you agree the re-release of DSOTM is very well done?

2 hours ago, justincb said:

Rereleases on vinyl of records that were originally on shellac and aren't in bad simulated stereo are usually good(even though those releases were from the '60's-80's),  

 

Thank you, Justincb, I agree, however, I am trying to build me a new collection of vinyl, so, I have to rely on re-releases... I do not like to buy used records. Forgive my ignorance, but what is "simulated stereo", please?

I am listening to the 2016 re-release of Pink Floyd's, vinyl edition of Dark Side of the Moon. Even though I am almost certain the production source is digital, my opinion is that they did a fantastic job (no noise in the background as in the original album). I am tired of buying what on the cover seems a beautiful, brand new re-release, just to find out that the quality of the recording is "crappy". I have spent hours and hours on the Internet looking for "the right stuff" and yes I have found great products, such as MOFI, Speakers Corners Records and ORG Music. For the same token, I have this question: if the time to decide between buying an original vinyl (let's says a sealed one, from the 70s) and buying an audiophile quality re-release of the same record, which way should I go?