jonnywreck Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Did you steal my avatar? niblips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitterhappier Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I own different variants of same record if that counts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfrancese5 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 No, Never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHews Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Different variants I like sometimes, but not too often. I bought two of the cool looking colors of 'Touche Amore's' latest record, and got sent a Clear one for free...so I have three of those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrockcomicart Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I collect vinyl to listen to, not to preserve as a relic. CaptainHerbalLife and niblips 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distinctlydustin Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I collect vinyl to listen to, not to preserve as a relic. Yes. First and foremost, I buy for the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthemforadoomed Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I do for certain albums if I really love them and they are a small band that would never repress an album (or chances of it are slim). I do this in case anything happens to the one I listen to, that way I have a backup copy. Also I like to support smaller bands on tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbbrew22 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Of course, one for the frame in my living room, and one for the frame in my bedroom. seamoney and smailtronic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daiei Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Apparently these people buy more than double http://www.ebay.com/itm/Circa-Survive-JUTURNA-Vinyl-Record-LP-ORANGE-Brand-New-SEALED-1000-/161197982005?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item2588260135 http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLINK-182-TAKE-OFF-YOUR-PANTS-3x7-VINYL-LP-ENEMA-STATE-BRAND-NEW-SELF-TITLED-/281124399058?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item417451e7d2 FlaStateGuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Moreso in the past, and several friends on here have said 'thank you' - just by a gut feeling and past experience, as I have also had doubles to give away as presents or some contests here- or stuck holding/ sell for loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hxcoliver Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I do with The Mars Volta and Omar Rodriguez. If there's say 5 different colors of the same record, I will buy one of each to have a complete collection since they're my favorite band. There's a small record label cakled Grimtale Records that I try to get all the variants of the releases. But that's about it. I usually end up buying the cooler looking color. Or if I had a black copy, and eventually got my hands on the more limited color version or whatnot, I get rid of my black copy and only keep one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManhattanValley Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I personally don't, but I have a friend who buys doubles. One for the music, and one to frame. FlaStateGuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH. Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I personally don't, but I have a friend who buys doubles. One for the music, and one to frame.you should kill him niblips and ManhattanValley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrockcomicart Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Yes. First and foremost, I buy for the music. I am not passing judgement on those who do, mind you, Just my personal code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight1echo Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Fuck no, buying two copies of the same album means that is one less different album I could have bought. mmhmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaStateGuy Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 I collect vinyl to listen to, not to preserve as a relic. I also collect vinyl to listen to. But unlike digital, it is susceptible to damage, scratches, skips, etc. And if my favorite record from a small local band skips and I can't find another copy anywhere, I will be very disappointed. I collect vinyl because it's a way to have a physical copy of the music that I love and it's presented in a way that forces you to appreciate every aspect of the album; the lyrics, the music, the artwork, everything. I aim to take care of my collection but in the off chance that something does happen to it, I would like to have one of these "relics" you speak of in my collected, unopened and ready to spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrockcomicart Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Please read the post I made two posts ago before getting irate over an opinion that applies only to my personal collecting habits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdb Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 No, because of math. Say you have doubles of 5 albums and 1 gets messed up. That means you spent around $100 on a single replacement. And if 1/5 of your records become unplayable you're either insanely reckless or there was some sort of disaster that probably ruined your backup copies too. Chances are, all your copies will be as good as new when your kids are moving you into a nursing home and trying to figure out what to do with your stuff because they both live in different states and man those things are heavy and man they take up a lot of space, which means you spent 40-50 bucks per record instead of 20-25. And now they're in a box in a hot storage space, or a relative's garage, or a thrift store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaStateGuy Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Please read the post I made two posts ago before getting irate over an opinion that applies only to my personal collecting habits. I'm not getting "irate." Lol. I'm just explaining why I do it. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That's the beautiful part of this hobby of ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrockcomicart Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Fair enough. I misinterpreted your reply then. FlaStateGuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeepo Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I have two records of which I have multiples of. Those records are Dads' "Pretty Good" on 7" vinyl and 10' vinyl, which I think are different enough to where it's okay to have two copies. The 10" copy has two acoustic tracks as well. Then the other record is Silverstein's Addendum. Both are on 7" vinyl, but one is a tour press. In any other case, I think collecting variants is dumb and I would never do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinxabney Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I bought a second copy of Los Campesinos! newest when I met them since I didn't have my own to get signed. Typically don't give a shit about signed crap, but I already have quite a LC! collection, figured that was something I didn't have yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aych Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I'm jumping onto the "nope" boat. I did happen to have doubles of one or two albums, but those were the results of me getting a defective copy from the label and whatnot and I'm back down to one of everything. I wouldn't do doubles intentionally. If you count buying more than one copy of things to sell/send to people, though, then yeah, I do that every RSD. But I only buy one copy per visit and make sure to space my visits out over a few days to give anyone who goes into the store an equal opportunity to pick them up before I do. (And, just in case someone reads that and goes "what a shithead", I don't gouge people on prices either. Haha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkenney Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 No....I don't get the point of this. With the logic of 'in case one gets screwed up', your lives must be whacky. Well I bought 2 new cars in case I crash one, I bought two new tvs in case one falls and breaks, I bought two new dogs in case one gets smacked by a car, etc. This hobby is already expensive as it is these days, I'm not going to drop double the amount on something because shit may, and will, inevitably happen. Sounds like a very expensive, scared way of living life being constantly worried about what happens next and worrying that you haven't planned enough for it. I also find it shitty when this prevents others from enjoying a release. It seems a little selfish and OCD, but thats my opinion. thesewoodenideas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkpunch Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Only if I really like the band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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