How much does rarity/colour matter to you?

[bruins4ever]

So how much do you guys care if you specifically get a 1st pressing on red/gold swirl as compared to a third press on black? I know the people that collect all the variations and pressings of a record will care, which is understandable, but do you guys actually base your purchasing off of the colour and rarity, or would you be happy with any pressing on any colour?

This is mostly in regards to seeing colour pressings of a record going for far more than their counterparts, especially on Ebay. A few weeks ago, a blue copy of "Something to Write Home About" ended at something like $265.00, while a black copy of the same record I've seen end for about $40.

So basically it comes down to whether or not you guys purchase on the basis or rarity or colour, or does anything pretty much work for you guys? It's a hard question to word, but I'm sure you guys catch my drift.

[magalvsr13]

if its a new preorder, sure ill probably grab the rarest/color i like more

but if its n old out of print record i just want to listen to....i just want to listen to it

[j4m35]

first press > any other press

[Guest scriptedrain]

It varies. I really like when the color of the record matches the artwork and owning the most rare press of a release.

[bruins4ever]

See I don't collect all the pressings, just one of each record will suffice, but since that's the case, I like to find the rarer pressings. I'm happy with any pressing really or any colour, but since I'm only getting one of each record, I feel that I can justify spending a little more to get the rarer pressing or colour.

[flood]

yeah i'd generally want the first pressing, if i was just going to own a single copy

[slymer]

Color or pressing doesn't really matter to me. Of course I'd rather have the 1st pressing or a rare copy, but I'm not gonna shell out tons of dough if I can get a repress for $10. I usually buy the Fat Wreck color reissues, but if I miss one I'm not gonna pay $50 to get it.

[Guest baseball]

I try not to get terribly caught up in the pressing/color stuff because it just ends up costing me money .

There's certain bands or releases where I will target a certain color or pressing because I either really like the band/release or really like it visually with the other artwork. I don't collect variations really.

[suburbanargyle]

I really like colored vinyl, so I'm always gonna tend towards that, and also towards the more rare side of the pressings. In the back of my mind I always think that "what will be worth more someday?", but for now I'm just enjoying collecting and listening.

[Guest vito]

it really doesn't matter to me. first thing i look for is if the colour matches the artwork. then rarity. or else if i can just get a damn copy, i'll be happy.

[afireinside86]

Being a collector, I'd say that colour/rarity definitely is a priority. With that being said, I would not spend like $500 more for the rarest version of a record, if it exist in a cheaper version.

[timwt]

Depends if it's a band I love.

[jhulud]

To me it all depends on the band and how hardcore I am for them. Some, I am satisfied with just one pressing or color...while others, the collector in me takes over and I have to get all of the pressings and colors.

[skumbucket]

if a record is still in print i just get a copy. if it's out of print, i get the cheapest copy.

me = don't give a shit (9.9 times out of 10)

[celebdeath]

i would love to be able to afford all the pressings, but if there's colours available, i go for the one i like best. i dont really care if its a 1st press or 3rd or whatever - just what is aesthetically pleasing for me. if no colours are available - or they are shit colours, i'll go for black.

personally i like clear and clear colours. not a big fan of opaque colours, nor splatter designs. i do like the haze / smoke style though.

[translatingthename]

i try to buy only first pressings

[kurtz]

I just buy whatever is available for a reasonable price. Although color, 1st pressings and rare records are nice, it is not a priority. I have never decided not to buy a record because it is not color or rare.

[scooterist136]

If I am buying a new record for pre-order or that has just been released, I prefer the rarest one. If the vinyl color and the art don't match, that doesn't matter to me.

If I am buying a record I missed the first time around, I just buy any copy that comes up.

I only usually buy one of each record so the pressing isn't always the most important thing. I just want every song a band put out on vinyl. For me, that completes my collect. I'm not a big varient person.

[nickheitman]

quite a bit

especially if ordering online. when it's in person it seems alot less important.

[katie]

I buy the most attractive record (I love when the record matches the cover art), but if I don't like the colors I'll usually go for the most rare.

If something's out of print, I'm not going to go hunt down the color I like best for $100 though...

[andrew13]

i typically order the rarest when it's new. if it's OOP, i'll usually take whatever. i prefer colored though.

[matt]

i like to buy records based on the album content, everything else is secondary and i dont give a shit about. its a novel idea to me.

[flash]

If I am seriously nerding out over a specific band I try to get my hands on whatever pressing I can find of every single release there is, usually I'm more interested in just getting the record at a reasonable price than getting the rarest version. I've never been one to get all colors/all pressings. But if a record is new I will try and get the coolest packaging/rarest version I can get my hands on before it sells out and ends up on ebay at a redicuous price. And the album has to kick ass (or have the potential of kicking ass). If you look at my list in the signature, a lot of aspects of my collection could be considered more of "quantity over quality" with regards to the pressings/versions I have. Never been one to buy a record from a band I don't like just because it is rare. Hell, I'll skip crappy records by bands I do like. Like that shitty Bad Religion record for example. Guess I'm rambling here, too much coffee.

[timwt]

There are a few bands I want to have all pressings because I'm a huge fan and it's a fun (although expensive at times) hobby. Crime in Stereo, The Movielife, and Saves the Day I'd like to have complete collections from some day. Although it will probably a day very far from now.

[wadeboggs]

I'm a sucker for the first press