dedlee Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 exclusive track comp: yes old track comp: a bonus tests: yes but I consider it a kind of another tier of completeness.. like one if everything could be the first, all variants the second, all tests the third. but I personally don't feel satisfied with a full variant collection unless I have tests to go with it. cd's: a bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 They do count if you're not a TOTAL POSEUR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseypride Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Just to echo others, there are no official rules to this, your level of completeness depends on your own subjective criteria. I personally have zero interest in test presses . . . they do nothing for me. But I totally get how others could differ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthyrich Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Just buy that copy of Jimmy Buffet's Songs You Know By Heart already. You know you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarballs Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I count everything tests, comps, cassettes, cds, demos, tour presses, and anything else you can think of. I also know that there are a few bands that I'll never have everything they've released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcohenour Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 This thread helped me to decide to quit chasing comps, unless they have original songs. Either way, I'd rather use my $$ for variants, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen0m0rph Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 for me: if there is any exclusive tracks - it's must be in complete collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 this can get out of control so quickly, so glad I gave up variant collecting. after a while I was looking at my collection and seeing a pile of money. do I really need 9 different colors of a split? but hey, more power to the people who can do it, you're a better person than I. with that being said, hey toki do you want to buy my ciz young states and split with the fragile season CDs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I don't think compilations count unless there is a track exclusive to that release (or if you're insanely thorough). I feel the same way about 7"s that have no exclusive tracks, I only pick them up if I do it on the cheap. Personally, I consider my collection complete when I have one of every release by the band. I can understand the appeal of variant collecting, but it's not for me (I'd much spend my money on 3 different albums than three colors of the same album). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man Suits Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I'm just going to go with what someone else said. It ultimately depends on personal preference, but I do consider it as a viable part of my collections. I don't collect variants and the like, but I do personally collect comps and stuff. Ultimately, it's whatever makes you happy brah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainaldous Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 For some of my collections, I don't have tests or record release variants (although, having them would be cool). If I enjoy the collection of what I have, then I don't really give a shit if I'm missing a test press or all variants of a compilation. If you're okay with not dropping that much money on the collection, then don't. If its going to bug the shit out of you, well now you have the opportunity to "complete" your collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 If I didn't collect comps my Cap'n Jazz collection would be pretty small. So I guess it all depends on the band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 What kind of compilations are we talking about? B-side + rarity collections or label comps (and things like that)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 i used to try to add all the comps to my collections, but turns out i hardly ever listen to them so not really any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tre Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Compilations are part of their discography. So yeah, they count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 pretty sure your collection isn't complete unless you own every single copy of the pressing. Korgull Of Morgoth, jerseypride, esbe and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenanigans Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Chiming in with what everyone else says. It's all personal preference. To one person a complete collection might be one of every record, while someone else wants every variant while someone else only gets LPs. I think once a collection is complete for a while you start itching to get other stuff and expand the collection - i.e. tests and comps. I know thats how I am with my souls collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatnik11 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 To me if its a Best of compilation then no because those are all songs that already officially exist and are just repackaged and depending on the band over and over and over again. I always avoid anything that is a Best of. If its a compilation featuring live tracks, rarities, demos, anything previously unreleased, and I would even accept B-sides from 7"s that never made it on to proper albums or EPs then I would absolutely consider it part of a full collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konk Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 pretty sure your collection isn't complete unless you own every single copy of the pressing.I wonder what record VC has the highest percentage of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnstypls Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I wonder what record VC has the highest percentage of? Well, we have 100% of the screened Finch jackets. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 thank you for everyones input in this topic, its helped a lot and seems to be a good subject to discuss. its funny how split VC is. the poll is literally 50/50 on yes no and then 12 extra votes on the maybe option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Where's Who Cares when you really need him? rudeboydh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 i care. thats why i asked. esbe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Truly completely complete collections are accessible to only a handful of individuals- so you have to re-define and lax 'complete' definition for the average collector to obtain this ( or a not so popular band). But even then 'demos' surface. Or Hairy Amps tapes for slighter better known bands. (-; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Just my personal way of collecting: Yes, if the track is only available on the compilation. No, if the same mix is on an album, EP or single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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