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This is why I don't spend $$$ on current bands. Some people dropped CRAZY amounts of money on records back then, and they're now worth a fraction of what they paid. I think that once 5+ years go by, people judge the bands on if they were actually unique/innovative, not if they were a "hype" band.

Cave In - Jupiter Depeche Mode - Violator Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard of Ozz Black Sabbath - All

If I were to sell all my records, I would use the cash to buy some nice guitar/bass gear.

Buy a thicker jacket if you can afford it! They don't crease as easily when putting LP's away. Go for the 4 mil, you'll like the way they feel, and you'll instantly be able to tell the difference between thinner jackets.

My friend just picked up one of these for me... so stoked!!! $30, and he said they look awesome in person. I'm sure someone else will post pics before I get mine, so if someone has some other pics besides the one posted, put em up.

I got that email too... Over two years ago! I wouldn't hold your breath. I think they've been promising this info for MANY years.

Yeah, I'll totally buy one of these from you too. Colorado got jacked on this hard. It sounds like you went to the wrong place. Twist & Shout in Denver had all of this when i was there this moring.

Most of the bootlegs that have since been made have the "ex-claim" back cover, as well as insert. I don't think I've seen a bootleg that has the correct spelling.

Actually, picked it up about a year and a half ago. Some old punk guy had no idea what it was worth. It's the most I've ever spent, but well worth the cost considering it's only going up.

$275 for a Bad Brains "pay to cum" with the sleeve. Sells for about $2000 nowadays.

People who say don't bring your records are stupid. I buy records to listen to, not collect. Bring your records and enjoy them. It's no different than living in an apartment... you have a room that is locked, and only you and your roommate can open the door. College isn't some crazy 24/7 party where everyone is walking in and out of other people's rooms. I stored all of my records in one of those large trunks, and I kept it closed at the bottom of my bed. Thieves want to steal computers, bikes, iPods, etc... not gaslight anthem LP's.

U-HAUL sells a box that works perfect for LP's. It's about 12.5" x 12.5" by 16" long. It holds a good amount of LP's, and I've moved with them a bunch, stacked them 4 high, and haven't had any damage to my records. I have polybags on all my records, and they fit in with box with the bags on. http://store.uhaul.com/product_detail.aspx?id=3245

Don't do it!!!!! You'll just end up with a couple hundred 7"s that will never sell. Go to a record store and you'll see 100's of 7"s from bands you've never heard of. Unless it's some band with a huge draw, it will never sell.

I regularly travel an hour to hit all of the good spots around my area. Other than that.... it's USPS to the rescue!

Jimmy Eat World is doing a 10th anniversary of Clarity tour this February and March, 10 shows across the US, so I'm pretty sure the reason this is getting repressed is because of the tour.

A few years ago Rev decided to stop pressing vinyl. Now that vinyl is in full swing, they're bringing everything back in press. That's why stuff that had a "final press" 3-4 years ago is now available again on vinyl. Can't say I don't blame them, but it's funny to see everything slowly become available on vinyl again.

your records will start to sound a little distorted. i had some brand new records that i thought sounded horrible. when i told the guy at the store my problem, he said it was my needle. sure enough, changed it out and those records now sound awesome. how long have you had that needle on that player?

thanks for the tip, i'll buy one and give it a try says its good for 150 cleanings, i'm guessing i don't have to use this on the record every time i use it? i'd be empty within a month You only clean the record once, and it lasts pretty much forever. I've had the same bottle for almost a year, as every new record I get doesn't need this, just the static ones.

But this stuff, it's amazing. I live in CO where the air is dry, and sometimes I get a record that sticks to the inner sleeve, and then pulls up the mat. I put this stuff on, and it never happens again. It was recommended to me from a guy at the local record store, and it's one of the best purchases I made. I think it's around $20. http://www.gruvglide.com/HOME.html

The rarest record I own: Bad Brains "Pay to Cum" w/ the sleeve (Exact number not really known, but I've heard anywhere from 100-200) Other honorable mentions- Youth of Today - Break down the walls, Wishingwell Records, Blue Vinyl (50 exist) Gorilla Biscuits - "s/t" 7", 1st press, stamped labels out of 102 Insted "we'll make the difference" 7" test press, 9/10 Free Will - 12" Test press (album was supposed to be released on Wishingwell Records, but it was scrapped, so only test presses exist)

Really? I guess I had the exact opposite feeling. Sure, it doesn't sound like Ride the Lightning, but this is the best stuff they've done in 18 years. As far as new songs go, it was pretty good. More like this album should have come out after the black album.

Bring some mailers, and mail them back to yourself as you buy. Or, you could buy one of those DJ 12" vinyl carriers. They are padded, have hard sides, and would do well storing vinyl. However, you would have to carry it on, so you would lose a carry on bag.

If something is mastered like shit, no matter how think the vinyl is, it will still sound like shit. A record doesn't need to be mastered differently for 180g, but if you're going to release a record on 180g, it better sound good to begin with otherwise you're wasting money.

Wrong on pretty much all points. Direct drive is worse off for sound quality. It's simple physics. The motor is couple with the spindle, which spins the record. All the vibrations from the motor are then transferred up the spindle and to the record which are picked up by the stylus and played through the speakers. Belt drive turntables feature de-coupled motors which reduce significantly or completely eliminate these vibrations. Owners of Technics tables really hate hearing this stuff and get really defensive. They have good, long-lasting tables, but they're not meant for sound quality the way belt driven audiophile 'tables are (Rega, Linn, Oracle, etc). Anyways, turntable design is VERY important, and there is more to it than simply belt drive vs. direct drive. Plinth design and material is extremely important and the density and weight of the platter plays a huge role as well. The cartridge/stylus are important and the tonearm as well. You can also get into changing out the tonearm wiring and the headshell leads as well as the counterweight. You can add record clamps and vibration reducing cones and feet. What you place the table on is also very important. Solid, heavy racks are good, but wall mounted turntable shelves are usually the best. Then you get into your amp, the phono section (preamp), speakers, the wiring, etc. Take all this into account, and you can see why everyone listening to the 180 gram RAR on their USB and DD tables aren't really hearing a difference. Finally, someone knows what they're talking about! Great explanation on this subject. Having a decent set up is key to enjoying audiophile vinyl.

I could have sworn the pressing was 500. My record still has the pressing info sticker on it, so I could double check.