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post #1 of 28
7/21/09 at 11:21am
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I'm ordering my first turntable a Rega P3/24, finally, can't resist the urge anymore, and besides reordering some of my CD collections on Vinyl, I'm looking for a list of must have recordings...

So any pointers where to look? I mainly listen to Jazz, Classical, and Classical Rock.

I'm also wondering if a post somewhere in head-fi exists that list your most treasured record(s), if not maybe we should start one.
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post #2 of 28
7/21/09 at 11:23am
Pink Floyd- Wish You Were Here is easily my favourite piece of vinyl.
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post #3 of 28
7/21/09 at 12:23pm
For me, the joy of vinyl is hunting for used discs. Instead of tracking down a bunch of new ones, take $100 and head out to garage sales, thrift stores, junk shops, and anywhere used stuff is sold. Buy anything that looks interesting. You'll come back with a big pile of discs and lots of new music to explore.
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post #4 of 28
7/21/09 at 12:39pm
I can see getting stuff on vinyl that is simply not available on CD. Why you would consider replacing some of your favorite CDs with the obviously inferior format is beyond me.
Switching from vinyl to CD was the single biggest upgrade I have ever done.
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post #5 of 28
7/21/09 at 2:22pm
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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik View Post
For me, the joy of vinyl is hunting for used discs. Instead of tracking down a bunch of new ones, take $100 and head out to garage sales, thrift stores, junk shops, and anywhere used stuff is sold. Buy anything that looks interesting. You'll come back with a big pile of discs and lots of new music to explore.
If you ever come to Athens,you should go to "Monastiraki".You'll find many of those shops with plenty of used lp's there,and some rare too.
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post #6 of 28
7/21/09 at 2:42pm
Beatles - The White Album

although the white vinyl version of The White Album isn't the highest SQ version, it definitely is the sleekest
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post #7 of 28
7/21/09 at 3:26pm
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Beatles - The White Album

although the white vinyl version of The White Album isn't the highest SQ version, it definitely is the sleekest
I inherited a copy in the original shrink wrap, unopened. Thank whatever god is out there the robbers who broke into my apartment didn't find that.
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post #8 of 28
7/22/09 at 5:33am



Vincebus Eruptum By Blue Cheer
This is a must have. It's reissued a lot so kinda easy to find. The originals from the day were walked on by groups of crazy folks! The originals are expensive and I have not seen one good one. This is really distorted as the Group played loud. You can feel how loud they played on this. This is Heavyblues before metal and heavy in a strung-out scary cute way.




http://www.musicstack.com/album/blue...ncebus+eruptum Here is a link where they have a new one for $9. Never made a purchase from these guys so I don't know what they are like.
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post #9 of 28
7/22/09 at 7:11pm
Anything whit a cool cover or name every LP you find and feel you can afford :P

new music is always fun
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post #10 of 28
7/22/09 at 11:39pm
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Originally Posted by esco View Post
Beatles - The White Album

although the white vinyl version of The White Album isn't the highest SQ version, it definitely is the sleekest
The 1st run British press is, and the current market values for it in the right condition reflect it.

NK
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post #11 of 28
7/22/09 at 11:42pm
Stock up on some classical: Deutsche Grammophon (DG) LPs tend to go for under $5 and sound fantastic; just make sure to steer clear of the "Digital Master" LPs from the '80s. I've bought about 220 DG LPs from various "Half Price Books & Music" stores over the last year.

Also, be sure to check out: musicangle.com - By Michael Fremer -- Music * Reviews * Audio * Sound * Vinyl... for some great new releases.

NK
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post #12 of 28
7/23/09 at 10:52am
A friend just told me he found a shrink-wrapped 180gram copy of the Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers while cleaning out his closet. It has a working zipper.
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post #13 of 28
7/23/09 at 11:33am
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Anything whit a cool cover or name every LP you find and feel you can afford :P

new music is always fun
Agreed. I picked up Siouxie and the Banshees' first singles compilation and now it's in my favourites pile.

Hong Kong... Gar-den!
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post #14 of 28
7/23/09 at 8:37pm
Hmm... Bitches Brew, OK Computer, Led Zeppelin 4
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post #15 of 28
7/23/09 at 8:49pm
Keith Jarrett - The Koln Concert.

My single favorite solo piano album, and also the only album I have on vinyl.
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