What LP are You Spinning?

[wkhanna]

Thanks, Russ! :W

[Chris D]

I am really hating when a certain store carries a new album exclusively, or has exclusive content. I don't want to have to do a bunch of research just to figure out the best or ONLY place to buy something.

[btf1980]

Haven't posted in a while, well been too busy listening to vinyl. Here's the latest haul.

My only regret is that I never paid much attention to Ornette Coleman until recently, what was I thinking???

Vinyl....mostly 180 gram stuff

[Russ L]

Johnny Clegg and Savuka - "Shadow Man" [1988]

The 2nd release from the "White Zulu" and his compatriots.

[Russ L]

Haven't posted in a while, well been too busy listening to vinyl. Here's the latest haul.

Great addition. You are busy.

[wkhanna]

When btf1980 shows pics of his LP's, it always spurs images of an angelic woman frolicking on a bed overflowing with $100 bills, except the bed is a red leather couch and the $ is all the incredible music he has sprawled over them.

[Russ L]

JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP - "SCARECROW" (1985)

Just got it in the mail yesterday. A sealed original press copy. OPs always sound the best



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But hold on... heres a Garth Brooks album from 2001 :E



Must be a tribute album by Garth to John Cougar :P

[Chris D]

Ah, "Scarecrow" is a good one. Have owned it for many years. I think Jack and Diane is the best on it.

[Hdale85]

The Scarecrow album I have doesn't have Jack and Diane on it....hmmm

[Chris D]

Whoops, you're right, that's on "American Fool". Still good, though.

80's music frackin' rocks.

[Hdale85]

Haha some of it I was just thinking there was a version that had it on there but couldn't find one lol. I have American Fool too and finally figured out that it was on that one.

[Chris D]

I'm currently burning a 20 disc compilation of 80's music that our old friend Joey P gave me.

Love the 80's music. Always my first choice when I have to pick a particular genre to go to for the reliable standards.

[kpodolski]

I was over my brothers the other day and he gave me a box copy of Frank Zappa's "Joe's Grarage, Act I, II & III" in excellent condition that he got at a garage sale! I haven't heard this album in 25+ years...I'm lovin' it!!!

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[Russ L]

I was over my brothers the other day and he gave me a box copy of Frank Zappa's "Joe's Grarage, Act I, II & III" in excellent condition that he got at a garage sale! I haven't heard this album in 25+ years...I'm lovin' it!!!

Love the Pro-Ject Turntable-they are good looking units. What type of turntable platform is that? Regards, Russ

[kpodolski]

Love the Pro-Ject Turntable-they are good looking units. What type of turntable platform is that? Regards, Russ

Thanks Russ. The platform is a DIY special. The base is from the top of an old Sony XBR audio rack (SU-46XBR...I think?). Slapped on a coat of semi-gloss black, screwed on some Salamander spikes and wha-la, instant platform. I also made one for my Cary SLI-80.

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[wkhanna]

Dude! That is some serious equipment! V nice.

BTW, nice Beemer, too. I still have my ‘85 K100RS I bought during the same year.

[Chris D]

Aha... another person that knows the difference between a Beemer and a Bimmer?

[wkhanna]

Yeah, I don't know where it came from, but the two-wheel versions are typically refered to as 'beemers', and the four-wheelers as 'bimmers'.

[kpodolski]

Aha... another person that knows the difference between a Beemer and a Bimmer?

Actually guys, it's not a BMW. It's a 1993 Yamaha GTS. 1000cc, fuel injection, Omega chasis, RADD suspension, (no front fork; it uses a steering head similar to a car), ABS brakes & catalytic convertor. Very ahead of it's time in the day.

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[Johnloudb]

Pretty Bicycle! :righton:

I've been meaning to post this for a week. My Dad bought me this 3 LP "Wild Blue Angel", like 6 years ago, and I just gave a listen last week. The recording quality is first rate, one my best! And, while I'm no expert on Jimmy, I think the performance is great. Includes, a lot of his most popular work. It's fun to hear his commentary on his songs like "Machine Gun." Very NOT an exact quote, "this song is about all the fighting going on ... ya got your skin heads and ..... oh, yeah and there's that war ... the Vietnam War."

The full concert is available on DVD also.

[wkhanna]

Actually guys, it's not a BMW. It's a 1993 Yamaha GTS. 1000cc, fuel injection, Omega chasis, RADD suspension, (no front fork; it uses a steering head similar to a car), ABS brakes & catalytic convertor. Very ahead of it's time in the day.

My bad!

Yes, I remember when they came out. Revolutionary for a mass produced moto.

IIRC, Bimoto is the only other manufacturer to ever put that type of front suspension on the street.

[wkhanna]

This album has been getting a lot spin-time at my house this season.

[kpodolski]

This album has been getting a lot spin-time at my house this season.

Excellent choice wkhanna! But is Christmas really complete without these two classic albums? I think not...

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

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[Hdale85]

Well it's technically not spinning yet as I'm in the middle of building my TT (parts are accumulating as we speak) but I bought my first LP today. I went into a local used shop (The Exchange) and they had quite a few 180gram audiophile vinyl pressings that were pretty decent priced. They had one that I knew would be one of my first LP purchases which is NIN - The Downward Spiral so I bought it.

[Johnloudb]

Doug, I may get that NIN if I can find the LP. I've never heard NIN, though. I probably listen to some clips online to see how I like first.

Are you going to post a build of your TT? That should be a really interesting build. I'd like to see that.

[Hdale85]

Yeah I'm going to make a thread when I get started on it. Right now I'm kind of accumulating parts and what not and they are starting to get built up to the point where I'll have to start working on it lol.

[exojam]

Running through these right now.

Stevie Nicks – Bella Donna
Hank Williams Jr – Greatest Hits
Van Halen – Women and Children First
Elton John – Don’t shoot me I am only the piano player

[DelRay]

Santana Abraxis half speed master = :B

[Johnloudb]

Hello All,

I just ordered Billie Joel, "Cold Spring Harbor"



And Gentle Giant, "Free Hand"



Both on LP of course that's why I'm posting in this thread ... just want to make a point of that!! OK!! :frypan:

[wkhanna]

Freddie Hubbard - Minor Mishap

RIP Freddie ;x(

This is one of my favorites of his.


Minor Mishap Freddie Hubbard

[wkhanna]

Santana Abraxis half speed master = :B

A 'Dessert Island' must, imho :T

I would be intrested in your opinion of your pressing and where you got it.
I have two LP's that are next on my list, this one & KOB.

[exojam]

Bill,

Do you have or listen to any King Curtis?

James

[wkhanna]

No, however thanks for bringing up Curtis Ousley.
What a dynamo, and what a career!.

But mostly, what a tragic end to the life of some one so significant.

Would you recommend the Live At Fillmore West album as the first one to get?

[exojam]

Bill,

The only partial song I have heard of his was a lead in bumper on a talk radio show. It sounded great. He (or someone) was singing about putting ingredients’ into the song, adding the drums, adding the bass, etc. I could not figure out what song it was or what album it came from. So on a whim, I figured I would listen to some more of his stuff so I ordered “Old Gold” the other day and am waiting for it to arrive.

James

[wkhanna]

Can't wait to hear your impressions on the LP.

BTW, wikki link is worth a quick glance:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Curtis

[exojam]

Bill,

The wiki lead me to the song (Memphis Soul Stew). I also found a youtube video of it. Man that is sweat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Loy55z4GpA

James

[exojam]

Well I had a chance to listen to half of the King Curtis “Old Gold” tonight and I enjoyed it. It is a stereo LP so it takes me some getting used to hearing specific instruments coming from either the left or right speaker. I should get a chance to listen to it some more this weekend at a higher volume since I my daughter was asleep when I put it on.

I really do not have anything to come it to except the Miles Davis “Kind of Blue” LP. While I enjoyed that album the King Curtis is more up tempo than the Miles. Not really how else to describe it but it is different.

As a little extra bonus when I went to clean the albums I just got today I found a Bo Diddley album so I cleaned that up and gave it a spin. I was snapping away on that one. It was funny because as soon and the songs were playing I started thinking of how much George Thorogood sounds like him

[wkhanna]

Ramsey Lewis - 'Down to Earth'

I never seem to get enough of this one.
I love the blues-tone and percussive energy.
And it brings to mind that Spring is here, it's time to plan out this year's garden and get some dirt under my fingernails.

[Bob]

Sometimes only dark will do.

I went to the final show of the Pink Floyd Experience a couple of weeks ago. Since then I have been going through some of my PF albums, and their offshoots.

Last night I went to Roger Waters and pulled out "Amused To Death"


After that audio workout I went to something more mellow but, still on the dark side. If you like New Orleans style blues and you don't have this on LP or CD, get it!

[wkhanna]

Bob,

You have some serious spinner there! Beautiful VPI! Is that a Lyra cart?
You are also scaring the bejeebeez out of me with that shelf above it. Being in CA, I would think the first time it started ‘rocking & rolling’ as it often does there, you would be concerned about the potential for an unthinkable consequence.

Thanks for the tip, I will look into the Mary Gauthier LP.

[Johnloudb]

Bob, I didn't know Amused to Death was available on LP. When/Where did you find that? Thanks.

[Bob]

Wkhanna, thank you for the compliment. It is a Lyra cartridge, the Titan i. I like the Lyra sound and this is my third Lyra cartridge. Do look for the Mary Gauthier album. Each time one of my friends hears it they go out a get the LP and the CD.

Johnioudb, it has always been available on vinyl. Because of all the inverted phase stuff and other sound effets I had always taken it for granted that the CD would be better. In fact I bought my first vinyl copy just as a lark and then never opened it until about a year ago. Wow, was I surprised!!! The vinyl was far superior, more detail, even more musical.

I bought one copy in Japan, one on the internet, and my wife directed me to a yard sale where I bought a third copy. Two were still unopened, the one from the garage sale was in mint minus condition. Only side one of the first disc had been played.

I am thinking of putting one of mine on Ebay.

Should you find one, be sure it is a original Columbia Records issue. Not one of the ones from the Netherlands, Germany, or Brazil. My understanding is these are just bootleged copies cut from the CD. Only the original Columbia ones are from the master tapes.

[Johnloudb]

Thanks Bob. I guess I missed the boat on that one. All the original Columbia LPs are going for $400 - $740. :cry: I have the the Sony SBM version on CD and it's one of my best sounding CDs. Too bad Columbia doesn't offer that on LP anymore.

[Bob]

Southern Rock

Two classic head banging Southern Rock Albums. These two go together like salt and pepper, you can't have the one without the other.

[exojam]

I just picked up the below albums. Once they are cleaned I will see how they sound.

Eric Clapton - Complete Clapton Vinyl Box Set
Guns N' Roses - Appetite for Destruction