dickcritter Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 This came through a buyback at work recently and I couldn't help but buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxo Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 How do the Depeche Mode reissues sound? I've been thinking of picking them up. Where did you buy them from, and how much? I think they sound good though I don't have much to compare them to...picked them up for $18 each from Bullmoose Thanks for the info. Music Direct has them for $20 each, so I may just wait for another couple weeks when the next four are released by Rhino. I recently did an A/B of the new reissue of Black Celebration versus an old US copy. Both sound very good in their own ways and I would imagine a lot of it would depend on your personal preferences. The US copy seems to have a wider, warmer sound. The reverb sounds superb and "airy" would be a good adjective to describe it. The recent Rhino pressing is more "modern" sounding. Instruments sound clearer, but at the expense of stereo separation. A lot of little parts that are harder to hear on an original copy are easier to hear on the repressing, but things are less dynamic. There's more punch to the albums and it suits a lot of Depeche Mode's metallic sounds. I would say personally I'd listen to the batch of remasters as more of a casual listening experience and the originals if I'm more interested in really experiencing the album. If you're looking for a good way to hear the album without going through the process of tracking down old copies, this is a great option. You get a high quality, heavy vinyl that's quiet housed in a glossy gatefold that replaces the original pacakaging plus new liner notes. That's easily worth $20. Upon hearing the remasters of "Songs of Faith and Devotion", "Violator", "Speak & Spell" and "Music for the Masses", things jumped out at me I had never heard before and I'm happy to have a collection of these versions on vinyl, despite owning other copies. They're actually the same as the 2006/2007 remasters and these new pressings share the same matrix etchings and the packing actually has the old barcodes. The srinkwrap on the outside has a new barcode over the old one and a new sticker. If you own these, you basically own those 2006/2007 pressings. I've yet to find any difference beyond the shrinkwrap. (I am speaking about the US Rhino copies. I don't know what the situation is with the UK versions.) A heads up to anyone interested in picking these up, PopMarket recently sold the first batch of 4 for less than $50. That's something like $12.50 per record. It's possible the next group of will follow suit. tvham and Blaine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Went to a Reckless Records in Chicago over the weekend and bought Warpaint's The Fool and Exquisite Corpse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvham Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I recently did an A/B of the new reissue of Black Celebration versus an old US copy. Both sound very good in their own ways and I would imagine a lot of it would depend on your personal preferences. The US copy seems to have a wider, warmer sound. The reverb sounds superb and "airy" would be a good adjective to describe it. The recent Rhino pressing is more "modern" sounding. Instruments sound clearer, but at the expense of stereo separation. A lot of little parts that are harder to hear on an original copy are easier to hear on the repressing, but things are less dynamic. There's more punch to the albums and it suits a lot of Depeche Mode's metallic sounds. I would say personally I'd listen to the batch of remasters as more of a casual listening experience and the originals if I'm more interested in really experiencing the album. If you're looking for a good way to hear the album without going through the process of tracking down old copies, this is a great option. You get a high quality, heavy vinyl that's quiet housed in a glossy gatefold that replaces the original pacakaging plus new liner notes. That's easily worth $20. Upon hearing the remasters of "Songs of Faith and Devotion", "Violator", "Speak & Spell" and "Music for the Masses", things jumped out at me I had never heard before and I'm happy to have a collection of these versions on vinyl, despite owning other copies. They're actually the same as the 2006/2007 remasters and these new pressings share the same matrix etchings and the packing actually has the old barcodes. The srinkwrap on the outside has a new barcode over the old one and a new sticker. If you own these, you basically own those 2006/2007 pressings. I've yet to find any difference beyond the shrinkwrap. (I am speaking about the US Rhino copies. I don't know what the situation is with the UK versions.) A heads up to anyone interested in picking these up, PopMarket recently sold the first batch of 4 for less than $50. That's something like $12.50 per record. It's possible the next group of will follow suit. Thanks for the detailed analysis. I'm thinking of buying the MOV version of Violator when it comes out to see if the extra $10 or so is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxo Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks for the detailed analysis. I'm thinking of buying the MOV version of Violator when it comes out to see if the extra $10 or so is worth it. Glad to help out! I've read that the etching on the deadwax on the MOV reads the same as the 2007 pressings, but with the old stamper number scribbled out. So my guess is it's the old master pressed by MOV, which makes me think you can't go wrong there. If you pick up the MOV, it would be interesting to match up barcodes and runout information to this one here, the 2007 UK pressing and see what varies. Getting back on topic, I recently found these two in a used section and I couldn't leave them behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piky0032 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorbusiness138 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Broadway Calls - Good Views Bad News dethrock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 blink-182 - The Mark, Tom And Travis Show (Hot Topic Splatter) NOFX - Ribbed (Hot Topic Clear) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorbusiness138 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 The Menzingers - A Lesson In The Abuse Of Information Technology BackAlleyRiot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 This Will Destroy You - Live in Iceland Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea Will Smith - Big Willie Style (finally!) Further Seems Forever / Twothirtyeight - Split 7" (also finally!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 This Will Destroy You - Live in Iceland Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea Will Smith - Big Willie Style (finally!) Further Seems Forever / Twothirtyeight - Split 7" (also finally!) I didn't even know Big Willie Style was available on vinyl. That's awesome! I jammed to that record in high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamfletty Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Bob Dylan - The Witmark Demos: 1962-1964 (The Bootleg Series Vol. 9) Bob Dylan – The Bootleg Series Volumes 1 - 3 [Rare & Unreleased] 1961-1991 5LP set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetruthaboutheaven21 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 not vinyl but I just had someone make me this its carved on wood, painted then had finish put on it and I'm very happy at the way it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Will Smith- Willenium John Mayer - Daughters John Mayer- Who Says History of Motown - The First Decade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Converge - Axe to Fall Touche Amore - Is Survived By Taking Back Sunday - Where You Want to Be Thursday - Full Collapse Got all 4 of those in the Best Buy super sale for $28 total, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SpazzyMcGee Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Too many to name.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajhall04 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Flatliners - The Great Awake Placeholder - Nothing is Pure Hot Hot Heat - Make Up the Breakdown (I love this album, and it was 3 dollars) Compliments of the Best Buy Sale: Taking Back Sunday - TAYF & WYWTBPortugal, the Man - In the Mountain..., Satanic Satanist, American Ghetto Bayside - Walking Wounded Jeff Rosenstock - I Look Like Shit x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutinyzine Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Ceremony - Rohnert Park LP (1st Clear /700) Single Mothers - Wild Party EP 7" (/400) Minor Threat - First Demo Tape 7" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aych Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Went to Atlanta today. Picked up: Sharks - The Joys of Living 2008-2010 (red/black swirl vinyl, /600) Glasser - Interiors (black vinyl) The Sharks record was in the used bin, but it was factory-sealed and only $6. I couldn't not get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Just took advantage of the Best Buy online vinyl sale. Bayside - Shudder Bayside - The Walking Wounded The Beatnuts - Intoxicated Demons Catch 22 - Keasbey Nights El-P - Cancer 4 Cure Jason Isbell - Southeastern NOFX - Self-Entitled Ray LaMontagne - Till The Sun Turns Black Ray LaMontagne And The Pariah Dogs - God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise Rise Against - RPM10 Tony Sly - 12 Song Program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Decided to finally pull the trigger and grabbed: Zao - Self Titled (last one that was in stock through broken circles) Zao - Liberate Te Ex Inferis The code PIZZASHIPS still worked for 25% off, woo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Preordered the Tweens record. 23 bucks shipped is too much, but I absolutely need this album because the song "Be Mean" is TOO FUCKING GOOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasma36 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Preordered the Tweens record. 23 bucks shipped is too much, but I absolutely need this album because the song "Be Mean" is TOO FUCKING GOOD. I'm hesitant to get it because I absolutely adore their demo, but part of why I like it is its rough and blown-out recording. So glad "Don't Wait Up" made it to the full-length though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O4Onyee Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Deafheaven - Sunbather Touche Amore - Is Survived By Converge - Axe To Fall La Dispute - Wildlife La Dispute - Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair Touche Amore/La Dispute - Searching For A Pulse/The Worth of the World La Dispute/Koji - Never Come Undone La Dispute - Rooms of the House (Limited Blue) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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