AlexH. Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I once saw someone try to play a laserdisc on a turntable. I play this every once in a while, it's pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionbrand Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I've been noticing vinyl more and more these days. Its in commercials, tv shows, movies, ad campaigns. artists and labels that would never normally press an album on vinyl are suddenly doing Record Store Day exclusives and box sets. how does this make the true vinyl lovers feel? excited that something you love has hit the main stream.... upset because something you love is also loved by many others.... super pissed off because the competition for records you want has gone up.... tell me what you think. or don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedlee Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 tell me when it blows over so I can buy records for less than $18 an LP again brianmorgante, turnstiles, jipc and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Old fucks who remember a time when record stores still regularly sold it as a format, or when you'd have to mail order shit, or buy from distros at shows, feel differently about it than other people, I'm sure. Truthfully, the part that irritates me the most is that more companies wanting to press more shit means the price goes up for everyone. There are only so many factories and only so much polyvinyl chloride and sometimes, Kenny Rogers represses are going to delay and drive up the cost of pressing records for the new hip indie band, Unicorn Parachute. So yeah, the sooner that's over, the better. YesPlease and GradedOnACurve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinShishko Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I just sold some old CDs on ebay and when I was looking through the cases/booklets I'd see mail in order forms where LPs were listed for $7-8 and CDs were around $10. i know some labels still have records reasonably priced but seeing they used to be available for so cheap made me upset i started collecting so late. FlippingOut and passionbrand 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I don't know. I got into records in 1998 when labels couldn't give away the things for five bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerofjoy605 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 http://www.vinylcollective.com/?p=16635 chutterhanban 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Slyniv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelso330 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 It's fantastic for the music industry since it was rapped by technology and the mp3... It's fantastic for indie bands! To make more than they would in the past 20 years... It's fantastic people are moving away from the cold dead hands of a computer, to an experience It's fantastic represses are being made, that would of died It's awful that the prices are steadily increasing It's awful the bigger labels are jacking up prices and slowing down small labels/bands It's awful the gimmicks labels and bands are going to, that distracts from the music itself It's awful how many records have to be through mail order ( and the risks of postal service damage) Ok enough lol chutterhanban 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agua Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 it's awful because instead of the occasional vinyl purchase i now find myself purchasing them multiple times a week.ive been trying to save up for a car, im bad at holding back stuffsux00 and TheRareCreature 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Never did mail-in but I used to haunt Princeton Record Exchange and be one of the only people looking through vinyl. It started to get to the point where crate digging would take at least an hour longer because of how many people were into vinyl. I don't mind it, truthfully, glad people enjoy the format. But, like what most people said the prices are getting ridiiiiiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Quik Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 seems like every new big release vinyl is $29.99 this is what popular does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wexzer Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 What's this vinyl y'all keep talkin' bout? somethingvinyl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 i miss being able to go to a store and paying no more than $12-$13 for a new LP. Ive only been REALLY in to the format since 2004 but damn, prices have become insane and its sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeboydh Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 yeah, I hate that the prices have become so high, but on the flip side of that, there's a bunch of my favorite albums being repressed or pressed for the first time. I'm sure if people weren't into the format, that wouldn't be happening. It's really a double edged sword. wexzer, YesPlease and isavedlatin54 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wexzer Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 yeah, I hate that the prices have become so high, but on the flip side of that, there's a bunch of my favorite albums being repressed or pressed for the first time. I'm sure if people weren't into the format, that wouldn't be happening. It's really a double edged sword. Yup, completely agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Yup, completely agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatSheap1 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Flippers who follow the trend don't help either. I really wish I could get some records I want for decent prices instead of the arm-and-leg variety on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk-downing Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I miss ppd records. Paying $3ppd for a 7" was awesome. Now a 7" after shipping is almost always damn near $10. It's lame. Vinyl being cheaper than cds was awesome too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wexzer Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Flippers who follow the trend don't help either. I really wish I could get some records I want for decent prices instead of the arm-and-leg variety on eBay. Flippers have always been there though. The thing is that there is just more records to flip nowadays, and also more people that want those records that get flipped. But yea, unfortunate some variants are impossible to get a hold on for some decent prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. sincere Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 excited that something you love has hit the main stream.... upset because something you love is also loved by many others.... You're aware that vinyl LPs weren't created by some DIY punk label in the 90s, right? Tommy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeboydh Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 So yeah, somebody repress The Distillers - Coral Fang already... It's the album's 10th anniversary so it'd be a shame if somebody missed that opportunity. astrangerwithcandy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionbrand Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 You're aware that vinyl LPs weren't created by some DIY punk label in the 90s, right? I just assumed Richard Branson invented them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Quik Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 when vinyl was cheap the variety was far less, so prices going up are actually a good sign for the overall health of thing as much as we hate paying more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionbrand Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 http://youtu.be/zhbsDm5PIu8 what do you think of this commercial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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