lungfutang Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I recently picked up a brand new copy of Explosions in the Sky "All of a Sudden, I Miss Everyone" and am amazed at the horrible sound quality. I couldn't even make it to Side B considering the atrocious static and annoying over-the-top crackling. I have absolutely no problem with any of my other records, so i know it's not my needle or my arm needing adjusted. Was just wondering if anyone else has a copy of this record and experience the same type of sound issues? Or just what the hell is going on with my record? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyf Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Did you try playing it more than once? Sometimes my cartridge won't seat itself in the groove properly and it's just a matter of dropping the needle a second time. Also, make sure no lint has collected on your stylus, and make sure the stylus is not broken all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Mine sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungfutang Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 I'll be honest... i didn't bust it out again til just now... Still sounds pretty weak on Side A. Side B is a little better, but not anywhere near as bad as Side A. Only reason i was asking was because i've read reviews of albums before where people said not to purchase the lp version because of how horrible it was mixed / sound quality issues. Was just making sure this wasn't the case... Thanks for the responses fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I've had individual bad records. Id say, return it if you can and buy from a different source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwagens88 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 My copy of bedlam in Goliath is horrid is pops and cracks like crazy. All my other records sound perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamason56 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Mine sounds fine as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I recently picked up a brand new copy of Explosions in the Sky "All of a Sudden, I Miss Everyone" and am amazed at the horrible sound quality. I couldn't even make it to Side B considering the atrocious static and annoying over-the-top crackling. I have absolutely no problem with any of my other records, so i know it's not my needle or my arm needing adjusted. Was just wondering if anyone else has a copy of this record and experience the same type of sound issues? Or just what the hell is going on with my record? Thanks. I've had the worst luck with this record as well. Side D is practically unplayable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Mine's fine, though you may want to specify which pressing, I have the second, black pressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafmx Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I recently picked up a brand new copy of Explosions in the Sky "All of a Sudden, I Miss Everyone" and am amazed at the horrible sound quality. I couldn't even make it to Side B considering the atrocious static and annoying over-the-top crackling. I have absolutely no problem with any of my other records, so i know it's not my needle or my arm needing adjusted. Was just wondering if anyone else has a copy of this record and experience the same type of sound issues? Or just what the hell is going on with my record? Thanks. I've had the worst luck with this record as well. Side D is practically unplayable. have you tried adding more weight? my copy USED to skip right over the grooves but i added all the weight i could and it plays fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopdog Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Mine is also messed up I can't hear the vocals at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafmx Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Mine is also messed up I can't hear the vocals at all! you need a quadraphonic player to get the vocals. 4 channels man! the vocals slay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungfutang Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Maybe i will try to add a little more weight and see if that helps any. Thanks for the responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Give it a good cleaning too. Especially if it was bought used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentoage Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 my copy sounds great. add weight. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackholesun Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Mine sounds good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerrr Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I would also say add a little weight. I had the same problem with my copy of MewithoutYou: Brother, Sister. I just put a little more weight on it and it was good to go. Good luck, that's a solid album. It'd be a shame to never spin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungfutang Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 what would you guys recommend as a good source for adding extra weight? i've only had my record player for a little over a year now and haven't had any problems up until now... many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 what would you guys recommend as a good source for adding extra weight? i've only had my record player for a little over a year now and haven't had any problems up until now... many thanks! Dime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 You shouldn't just arbitrarily "add weight" to your tone arm, especially by attaching loose change to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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