What LP are You Spinning?

[rdram]

Ordered an SACD from Acoustic Sounds... shipping seemed a little high, so I searched around for something to add to the order. For you old guys out there, Dave Mason's "Alone Together" on 180g vinyl for $5.50! Just gave it a first listen, seems to be a quality pressing, well worth the price.

[wkhanna]

Ordered an SACD from Acoustic Sounds... shipping seemed a little high, so I searched around for something to add to the order. For you old guys out there, Dave Mason's "Alone Together" on 180g vinyl for $5.50! Just gave it a first listen, seems to be a quality pressing, well worth the price.

I have an early pressing that belonged to my older siblings.
Condition is fair but recording quality is impressive.
I wager you got a great deal on one of my favorite oldies.

Thanks for posting, rdam!
And you, too, Jay.

[rdram]

Bill,

I've got the original 1970 release on multicolored swirly vinyl. It was one of the first albums I gave a bath to in your Dawn / rubbing alcohol mixture when I got my new turntable a couple months ago. Unfortunately, that version has seem better days! It must have spent to much time on the dorm room floor.

Rich

[Katje]

When I get my turntable I"ll be spinning these:

[wkhanna]

Very nice choice of Turn Table, Katrien.

Some V interesting music, also......

We look forward to your posts after your tt arrives.

Please post so photos, if you can.

[Katje]

Thank you very much, Bill

The turntable comes out mid September. Hopefully there will be reviews soon afterwards.
I will let you know when the moment comes and I promise to post some pictures then.
From time to time I'll be posting my vinyl pictures as soon as they arrive so that as a newcomer I can participate on this forum, if I may so.

[Katje]

Another two records just arrived.

[wkhanna]

Charles Mingus - Blues & Roots

you betcha!

Ruckus & in your face rhythm section on a slightly more melodious structure gets everyone in the groove.

Spinning pure 180 gram vinyl & having way too much fun….

[wkhanna]

Bill Evans Trio – How my Heart Sings!

Precious…every note

A stereo re-release, 180 gram Riverside black pie…. from the ‘To Be Digitized’ list…… getting my cardio tonight…

[Katje]

And how is your cardio today?

[wkhanna]

Coffee & aspirin.
Breakfast of champions. :W

[Katje]

Spin 16 records and what do you get,
one day older and deeper in bed.
Spin 16 records and what do you get,
A headache and breakfast in bed.
:W

[Katje]

At the beginning of this thread, page 4 - 5 , someone mentioned something about adjusting tracking for heavier vinyl records.

So yesterday I had contact with the local distributor.

He gave me the following advice.

That I use a cork mat. (This would be good for anti-static and for anti-slipping)
Adjust the tonearm for heavier vinyl. (level up a bit)
Adjust the downforce according to the cartridge manufacturer's recommendation.
Then leave it that way.
For playing records of lesser weight, just add a second cork mat.
So the first contact with this manufacturer was very good.

[wkhanna]

Yesterday, an annual ritual spin of JPS was on the day-long playlist.

Currently: Gene Harris

[wkhanna]

Just dropped the needle on the MoFi Original Master pressing that arrived last week.

Simply gorgeous.
Records like this are why I keep a vinyl rig in my system.

[benthe8track]

Telephone Tel Aviv-Fahrenheit Fair Enough

Got the 2LP 45rpm version that was difficult to locate. Ended up having it shipped from Japan and I have to say it was worth it. It sounds phenomenal (if you're into weird glitchy electronic music).

[wkhanna]

Did some reading up on this.........

"IDM" aka, Intelligent Dance Music......heretofore, my belief was that this was an oxymoron.

OK....OK......cheep shot....i am just kidding......

Actually it sounds quite interesting.......one of comments i read saying it should played a high quality system to receive its full benefit.

here is the utube link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ2qEah8Fns

[benthe8track]

I've been on a bit of a vinyl purchasing tear lately and this seemed like an interesting addition. More lounge-esq than dance music I'd say and it sounds fantastic.

Fixed that link for ya

[wkhanna]

Ha! Thank you!

& thanks for some interesting input in a thread that has been rather quiet as of late.
Hopefully, you will have some more gems to offer us in the near future.

[benthe8track]

Another obscure one showed up today.


Sonically it's fantastic, it's my only really orchestral vinyl so far (open to suggestions?) and I love it.

[wkhanna]

Wow......that is a V open ended request.

There is so much classical it is hard to find a place to begin.

I would have to say a good start is the 9 Beethoven Symphonies.

As is some of the most popular Mozart.

Then The Planets by Holst along with Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.

And everyone should have Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov.

Obviously, The Four Seasons by Vivaldi & one of my personal favorite recommendations for violin concerto is Symphonie Espagnole by Edouard Lalo.

Some more modern composers of note are Copland's Appalachian Spring, Billy the Kid & Fanfare For the Common Man.

And of course George Gershwin's American in Paris & Rhapsody in Blue.

I would be tarred & feathered if I do not include Mahler, but IMHO, that may be a bit 'heavy' for the uninitiated.

I am sure it would be easy to find a list of the 100 classical works everyone should own, but this is my best recommendation for someone just starting out.

[benthe8track]

Awesome I'll grab some on my next LP order! Ever since I got my Rega I've been listening to a ton of new music, it's been great.

These showed up today:
A love Supreme- John Coltrane


In The Aeroplane Over The Sea Neutral Milk Hotel


Kings of Convenience - Deceleration of Dependence


Portishead Third

[wkhanna]

Need to add a couple........

Seeing as how your new speakers are up to the task....

1812 Overture




And yes, I know this is not technically 'Classical', but you really should have this in your library.....

Sketches of Spain

[benthe8track]

I had a chance to hit up the local record store and I was really impressed with their selection. The prices were slightly worse than Amazon but worked out to be better without the shipping.

Got these guys today:


Sketches of Spain is fantastic, thanks for the recommendation! It's also my first 200g record.

[gromit]

Just got this in the mail over the weekend. Really enjoyed it.

Manchester Orchestra | Mean Everything To Nothing

[Alaric]

Currently spinning Gordon Lightfoot's Gord's Gold , on a 45 year old Pioneer belt drive TT , through mystery 'monkey coffins' of the same vintage. I forgot what a good pair of 12 inch woofers can do with vinyl!

[bigburner]

The Beatles - Live at the BBC

Here's the official description:

THE BEATLES Live At The BBC (2013 UK limited edition 71-track triple LP pressed on heavyweight vinyl. This digitally remastered and repackaged issue of 1994 release features BBC recordings spanning 1962-1965 including lots of between-song banter from the Fab Four. Housed in a superb fold-out picture sleeve - still sealed.

This LP was a gift from an old friend for my 60th birthday. Last Saturday night I unsealed it in front of him and then my friend and I and my wife listened to all 6 sides sequentially. That's the first time in my life I have listened to a whole 3-disc vinyl all in one sitting. It was bliss. Many of the songs I had never heard before. Even my friend, who is an avid Beatles fan, hadn't heard some of them.

The packaging is a piece of art.

Nigel.

[wkhanna]

Recently reorganized the equipment rack & hung the TV on the wall (thanks for lending a hand, Dan PewterTA) to make room for the TT.

This little project took far too long & have been without a working analog source for a few weeks.
To celebrate I recently ordered a new disc I have been pining for since I first saw it.
The sound quality is wonderful, as is the composition & performance....

[Glen B]

Currently listening to:

1000 Forms of Fear - Sia (Monkey Puzzle Records - 2014) on vinyl.




The Deep End - Spyro Gyra (SACD)

[wkhanna]

New Riders of the Purple Sage



Just picked up this gently used & well pressed version of N.R.P.S. vinyl last week at Jerry's.

I used to listen to this album transcribed to cassette in my teens as my facilitators & I roamed the Appalachian mountain tar & chip back roads imbibing contraband substances celebrating youth & idealistic futures.

Jerry Garcia's steel peddle on this album is as haunting & visceral as any musical instrument could every be.

One track in particular, "Dirty Business" is a show case for why no one else should attempt to play steel peddle, ever.

You owe it to yourself to hear this tune at least once b4 one of the two certainties of life befalls you.

[Lex]

Chuck Berry starts with Johnny B Goode, a little song a few may remember, then goes into a song about Memphis TN. NOW? Mailing a letter to a local DJ!!! ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN!!! LP in amazingly good shape! Rolls flat too.

Original vinyl from 50s/60s. A TREASURE!!!

[Lex]

Kind of Blue - Miles Davis 1956 180 gram new Vinyl on my new Project-Debut turntable. Sounds fantastic!!!

[wkhanna]

welcome to the club of the revolving black pie, Doug!

[wkhanna]

Dr John

In A Sentimental Mood

[Lex]

Dude, I thought they were black laserdiscs...

[Lex]

I just spun some of the 67-71 Blue exterior Beatles Greatest Hits from 30-40 years ago... Sounded great!

[Kevin P]

Enjoying some analog bliss on this Sunday evening while my wife is in NH until Tuesday.

Newly reissued 180g vinyl copy of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here"




And my new (used) Bellari VP530 tube phono preamp, with one of my vintage Raytheon 5751 tubes installed.


Sounds great!

[wkhanna]

sweet!

[Lex]

So strange, I started writing a post here, then went to check the LP Title, came back, and it was as if I never started the post, wasn't even in this section. Weird!

Anyway, Saturday, I listened to a GOLD record I purchased on Friday. Not a record that went gold. It is literally the color gold. My estimates are, this LP will eventually go platinum or diamond. Nora Jones "DAY BREAKS", Nora on vocals and piano, Brian Blades on drums, on Sax, Wayne Shorter, Lonnie Smith Organist. There is no mention of a Bassist, which is really strange, because Nora had a great Bassist at one time. All I can figure is, the Organ is producing standup bass sound, or he is unnamed. But there is definite stand up bass sound! My source was Wikapedia, I don't have my LP right in front of me at this second...

Great album!!! I am sure I will grow into every tune on the LP, though a few melted me right away. More as I delve deeper. I was careful to only take a spoonful of this delicacy right off. There is time to enjoy it soon I hope in it's full splendor.

Quoted from Wikipedia, here is the full musician list:

Musicians
Norah Jones – electric guitar, Hammond B3, piano, vocals, Wurlitzer electric piano
Vicente Archer – bass guitar
Brian Blade – drums
Jon Cowherd – Hammond B3
Sasha Dobson – background vocals
Dave Eggar – cello
Dave Guy – trumpet
J. Walter Hawkes – trombone
Dan Iead – pedal steel guitar
Katie Kresek – violin
Todd Low – viola
Tony Maceli – bass guitar
Leon Michels – tenor saxophone
Max Moston – violin
John Patitucci – bass guitar
Catherine Popper – vocals
Peter Remm – electric guitar, Hammond B3
Karriem Riggins – drums
Daniel Sadownick – percussion
Tony Scherr – electric guitar, background vocals
Wayne Shorter – soprano saxophone
Lonnie Smith – Hammond B3, background vocals
Petter Ericson Stakee – background vocals
Chris Thomas – acoustic bass, bass guitar, electric guitar

Doug

[madmac]

So strange, I started writing a post here, then went to check the LP Title, came back, and it was as if I never started the post, wasn't even in this section. Weird!

Anyway, Saturday, I listened to a GOLD record I purchased on Friday. Not a record that went gold. It is literally the color gold. My estimates are, this LP will eventually go platinum or diamond. Nora Jones "DAY BREAKS", Nora on vocals and piano, Brian Blades on drums, on Sax, Wayne Shorter, Lonnie Smith Organist. There is no mention of a Bassist, which is really strange, because Nora had a great Bassist at one time. All I can figure is, the Organ is producing standup bass sound, or he is unnamed. But there is definite stand up bass sound! My source was Wikapedia, I don't have my LP right in front of me at this second...

Great album!!! I am sure I will grow into every tune on the LP, though a few melted me right away. More as I delve deeper. I was careful to only take a spoonful of this delicacy right off. There is time to enjoy it soon I hope in it's full splendor.

Quoted from Wikipedia, here is the full musician list:



Doug

I think she was dating the bass player soooooo........when that ended.......well???............

[wkhanna]

three new 'used' purchases today.
chilling with some craft brew, some tunes & my Notcho Dawg.
life is good (The Wife is traveling :B)

first up is Jackie McClean:



then Art Tatum - Buddy DeFranco Quartet:



lastly, but by no means least, Quartet: Russ Freeman Chet Baker