**For Melinda Murphy, Bon Voyage** In the bluegrass heart of Kentucky’s land, Where vinyl’s warmth met Melinda’s hand, She shared with the world each pressing, each groove, Where music’s essence began to move. Her voice, a guide through the analog sea, Unveiling the magic for you and me, From the crackle of vintage to the clarity new, Her passion and wisdom always rang true. With each review, emotions unfurled, Songs became stories, deeply twirled, In Melinda’s realm, music’s breath, Touched the soul, beyond life’s breadth. Now she embarks on a sunlit quest, To Florida’s shores, where waves caress, With her husband by her side, hand in hand, In a new chapter, a fresh, bright land. May the records spin with joyanew, In the balmy air and skies of blue, And every melody they play and hear, Bring happiness, peace, and endless cheer. For Melinda, the muse of vinyl’s song, May Florida’s warmth carry you along, In your journey of sound, both old and new, We wish you joy in all you pursue. Chuck Ferguson Vancouver, Canada
You are so welcome! You and your channel have touched many people. I was originally going to say that these were the last words of Eddy van Halen, dedicated to you, but you know how it is, there’s a time and a place for everything. I also thought maybe to add some humour (Melinda buys so many records! What’s her favourite song? “Broke on the Water”) There are so many more amazing things about you that I could have written, such as your great memory about your purchases, and the great work ethic you have when looking through used record shops. Anyway I’m glad you like it, I was really hoping you would.
I'll never forget asking my then wife to take a picture of me with my two Dark Side of the Moon Japan first presses with the blue triangle labels for some web group. I told her after, "You know why I love you? You did that and never once asked me why I needed two of them." Lol
Lol. My husband does ask the obvious questions but he is pretty patient with me most of the time. The DSOTM Japanese pressings would be amazing. I don't blame you for wanting both copies. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Michael Hutchence was such a talented singer , who like many of the greats had X factor like few have .i saw inxs as a teenager from about 10 metres from stage in 1983 . Thank you for reminding me I can buy whatever I want and with no wife to question me anymore …I’ve had two wives. Haha . I hear you with your meaning about multiple copies . Dr Wayne Dyer says we all have the answers and we will have the exact answer we need at the time we need it .
Mike, Todd ( your old drummer) here. Check out the new Nathaniel Rateliff " south of here". I can't stop playing " time makes fools of us all" and " heartless ".
I still have all my original lps from the late 60's till now. Think we all chase a better sounding version but, there is that sentimentality of those originals we hoard. You are not alone in this!!!
i have more than 15.000 LP records and the early albums i have are from late 60´s , most of the remasterized versions in vinyl today sound a lot worst than the original ones , i don´t know if it were first editions has i used to travel to london where my sister still lives and my younger brother but he changed to scotland main city not the capital but the other most known ,and being there 4 to 5 times a year also in germany and netherlands where i had family, i used to go first to muisc stores ,in my country portugal there was a dictatorship that didn´t allowed subversive bands like the beatles after 66 , this story of remasterizing isn´t a faithfull copy of the original production but a perverted form of the original music and records at the time had great sound and better than the ones sold today, the Beatles as an example had all their records in mono and they sound better than the converted to stereo ,except Abbey Road that was released in Stereo , i bought both red and blue doble Lp´s for having in stereo some beatles songs and i can add that when released for the first time in CD there are more songs than the ones in the record ,that i remenber having to buy the let it be single that had 4 songs and the ballad of john and yoko also don´t let me down wasn´t in the doble Lp´s, but added in the cds that i remenber them saying that they would want the cd version top be released as a doble cd to match the original doble Lp´s . I bought them in december of 75 because they weren´t yet released in portugal and i went to sevilla in Spain to buy them ,allthough there was a revolution that made my country become a democracy ,real one many hundreds of records weren´t available yet in Portugal, i remenber a guy that works in a radio station saying he was a kid when back in black from AC/DC came out but at the EMI store, he saw several Lp´s from AC/DC in the window to the street and thinking they had been released all in that year but no ,just the first time AC/DC LP´s were sold in Portugal and i remenber that happening a lot with most of the bands in the EMI store in Lisbon,you would have three floors with all Lp´s in music being separated by the name of the band and you could buy whatever Lp you wanted from your favorite band, sorry for having drifted from the main matter but with age that as happened a lot of times. I want only to refer one LP that the lead singer said that the new rematerized version of their first Lp was how he wanted to be not the one released first but he might be with the brain destroyd because of the excess of drugs consumed that i did too but acid only two times a year not every weelend or week days, i´m refering to Aqualung from jethro Tull that if it as been released like the modern version they would be a forgoten band as the first release was well produced and had a caractheristic that made me even more interested in the band that when he sings with a guitar the sound is low and when all the band joins the sound become louder this to make people listen to it at a high volume ,i bought some Lp´s from them after and none had the quality of the first, if it was a error people would not have bought the record that sounds amazing and he wouldn´t lived his life as a rock star ,so new editions are far from original quality and people say they liked it because they never listened to the original edition with a good system ,most of them were yet to be born, but you´re true we all seek for a better sounding version i never thought of the editions, my older records are still like new only some that i used to hear more often have the covers cutted on the sides but the record sound is perfect ,i never let a record of mine leave home after having two doble Lp´s and a singular one destroyd because a friend of mine asked for them, and i only did it because he had just bought a new system from pioneer this in 1971 than in decembery of 72 i travel with my family to Africa where i lived and worked only till August of 75 because the country started a civil war,i´m refering to Luanda, Angola, sorry for the extra content
One of the things that make your videos so great to watch is how honest and real you are and your passion for music is plain to see. I never got rid of my vinyl when CD came along as I didn't like how it sounded and as a result I have records that I bought as a teenager back in the 70s. They are far too precious to me to ever consider letting them go even if I own better sounding copies. Some of my records are literally the sound track to those years. I must confess though that unless a record is damaged in some way I rarely buy another copy, due to financial constraints mainly and lack of storage space too. All the very best with your house move.
That is so awesome! I love that you kept your records. I'm with you, the first time I heard a CD was a huge let down. Thank you for the kind words and take care. 🤗♥️
Rosalyn I'm exactly the same as you never got rid of any of my Record Collection from my Teens and early 20's and they are the Soundtracks to our lives such wonderful memories of browsing the Stores and choosing which Album to buy. CD's were convenient for not having to turn over but not quite the beautiful clear sound of Vinyl.
@@MelindaMurphy i used to live near daytona beach. i'm not sure how i feel about florida now but i'm sure you'll make out fine as far as finding vinyl "in the wild" there. you are such a kind person. i saw inxs a few years before "kick" in cincinnati. you'd have loved it.
I was born in the 90s, grew up in the 2000s. I have a similar background, we couldn’t afford for me to have vinyl and CDs. As an adult I like to collect a lot and get things from my childhood, I think it’s me subconsciously collecting my upbringing through music. I also collect the music I would listen to in secret because as a child I thought it was ‘weird’… it’s amazing what memories and feelings a record from the past can bring back! Never feel guilty for buying things that bring you joy :)
We have a lot in common. It's wonderful to have these older records that bring back memories. Even without money, I had a pretty fantastic childhood. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Growing up in the 80s with Walkmans it was initially all cassettes for me. The first CD I ever heard was INXS The Swing. A friend of my Dad had bought a very expensive stereo, and invited us around to show it off. How clear the start of Burn For You sounded just blew my mind. It took me until 1989 to get a CD player myself, and my first CD was Brothers in Arms to replace a well worn cassette. After that, everything new was CDs. When I started working full time in the mid 90s I went back in time and purchased CD versions of all my old favourite cassettes like Pyromania, Hysteria, Kick, 5150, Momentary Lapse, Slippery when wet etc. Nowdays (well, for about the last 20 years now) I can’t resist stopping at a garage sale and discovering an obscure CD album of something I remember from the 80s, but never bought back then. There’s lots of unique Aussie artists who never made it big, but were popular enough locally, and finding their old CDs transports you back in time - bringing up long forgotten feelings and memories, and I love it. I don’t collect vinyl, and I buy CDs to listen to (and rip to mp3 and iTunes for the car) but I completely understand collecting, along with duplicates and triplicates. I’m guilty of the same thing with other hobbies, and to a small extent, with music. With CDs though, my duplicates are usually a different market CD with a few unique tracks, or an anniversary edition with a bonus of some sort. Pink Floyd, Def Leppard and even Bon Jovi have done some anniversary or remix editions that I really like, but every now and then I like to listen to the original mix. Reading these comments shows how much joy music brings to everyone.
The reason I like your channel the best among all the youtube vinyl community is because you are so personal and real. Every time you tell the why, how, when, etc, of a record, a song, a concert, etc, I can hear the emotions in your voice and the passion for the music. Furthermore, I can identify with almost every story you tell. I'm extremely lucky that my wife is a crazy for music and vinyl as I am. Thanks so much for being you.
Oh wow! Thank you so much for such a wonderful compliment. 😀 That means so much to me. I'm glad you and your wife can enjoy the love of music together. ♥️ Thanks again and take care.
i´m also a husband and for the fith time is forever one learns with the years but i never felt wrong and all my ex-wifes are my friends and amongst them they have a friendly relationship ,sometimes in early setember all my ex-wifes and sons ,daughters and grandsons and granddaughters are all together at the beach, i was never violent with none of them has i had a infernal life while growing with my father that was destroying us, not only through phisical violence but even worst psycologic violence, at least two times in my youth i discovered later that i almost turned into a mental ill personna, once when i was like 7 and other when i was 12 , later i discovered it because in movies that known people become mental ill and in two of those movies i remenber having all symptoms, maybe by luck or because i passed my young lfe with a group of 8 friends some rich some extremelly poor and we talked amongst ourselves about our problems ,this since early age, for no reason i spent more than 30 years without talking to him, my father. Maybe the reason 4 wifes left me
I loved this video for many reasons. The first, OMG, I was laughing my fool head off at the story of your friends making out when they heard your voice on the radio - hilarious!!!!! My story is, I had a modest collection of vinyl which I started collecting in the late 60’s. Then CD’s came out and I lost my mind - no more snap, crackle, pop’s!!!! I got on a mission to replace every album I owned with the CD version. Then I started going to record shows and sharing a table with a friend and was selling the vinyl I had replaced. Sold half of my collection until, one day I did an A/B comparison - vinyl versus CD. WOW - what a revelation!!!!! It wasn’t just a subtle difference that you could kinda hear, it was a mind blowing difference. No contest what so ever, the vinyl won hands down. Then I was furious with myself for selling all my Yardbirds, Kinks, etc. records. While buying CDs, there were titles that I have bought 3, 4, even 5 versions of, always hoping for one that sounded better than the vinyl. Still has not happened yet. So, I’m buying vinyl again. Some of them from your influence. 😁. So, you are not the only one buying multiple copies of the same record! Love your videos!
I agree with you. CDs are more convenient but vinyl does sound better. At least you haven't sold all of your records. ♥️🤗 I'm glad I was able to give you a laugh. That is a funny story and I always think about it when I hear that intro to Hold the Line. Thank you and take care.
This is why I will never sell any of my old Disco records of the 1970’s or my Dance Music albums of the 1980’s. Because you can’t find them anywhere. I’m lucky that Spotify has a great collection of Disco, Dance and Synth Pop and Alternative. I was never into Rock music.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with keeping the original copy of an album, as a collector I totally understand wanting to hang on to your original purchase I haven’t sold any of my vinyl or CDs, also my other passion is movies and I have some films in many different formats - VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, Blu Ray, 4K Blu Ray and even 16mm film!!! So don’t beat yourself up about your collection, it’s a part of you and nothing to be ashamed of Thank you for all you do on your channel and sending you very best wishes for as smooth a move as possible!!
@@MelindaMurphy You’re very welcome I am so impressed that you take the time to read and respond to every comment, it is so very much appreciated especially at a time when you are particularly busy preparing for a major move across country Thank you for being so thoughtful and appreciative of your subscribers, it means a lot!!!
@@DavidSmith-rf8lr She certainly cares about her viewers! I also am a film collector and I also have some of the same movies on VHS, DVD, laserdisc, 16mm and super 8 and regular 8mm too! Can't help it! If one format goes down just go to the next one!
Hi Melinda 😊 On Sunday I told myself, sternly, «you are NOT ordering any more records next week!» just before watching your video I ordered my second this week. Am I angry with myself? Yes. Does watching your positive video help? Yes! Of course you don’t easily get rid of records you love! You’re not a monster! Take care, cheers from Morten.
We all do what you did. It's right after telling myself to stop buying for a while that another record I "must" have comes along. 😄 Thank you and take care.
😂 I've paused on my records, primarily because it's been over 100 degrees, every day this summer. I don't ever want to not be home when delivered. I've learned this safety measure now, living in Palm Springs 🌴
Great video as usual Melinda. Know exactly where you are coming from. I had an original Ram - Paul McCartney vinyl. Then bought it on yellow vinyl (a 2016 capital pressing). The yellow vinyl is far superior in sound and I reluctantly sold the original, but now don't regret as I don't want to become a hoarder. Regards Paul from England.
It’s never easy being an LP lover. But we love your shows! And you can’t go wrong with Wings and INXS! My wife is practical and probably wouldn’t let me buy a bunch of vinyls! As for your husband, get him a record he likes! I’m sure he’ll give you a big hug!
@@MelindaMurphy , I forgot to mention Yes is one of my favorite bands. That one you got brings me memories of coming home from a job, hearing Jon Anderson’s distinctive voice on Owner Of A Lonely Heart and knowing the “rumors” a favorite band getting back together were true!
So I’m just now getting around to catching up on your vids…life has been kinda all over the place lately. I’m with you! I’m somewhere in the middle as well. I love trying to get the best sound possible, but for specific records, it is cool to have the vintage copies as well. It’s one of those things that is hard to understand if you’re not into this hobby. Btw, I agree that the Van Halen II 1-step sounds amazing!! Can’t wait for the rest of them. Also, have you heard the recent 45rpm analogue productions version of Joe Walsh’s first album? Knowing that you’re a fan of his, I think you’ll enjoy it!
1) Keep the 33 for parties, use 45rpm for serious listening. 2) records can sound different after equipment upgrades; tube amplification made early presses sound better than reissues. When you go to tube amplification I bet yr Alan Parsons 1st press will sound better than the mofi which Is likely DSD256. Totally agree with you on chasing the best sounding copy of fave records.
I am old enough to have a good number of OG vinyl albums (1968 onwards) which hold significant sentimental value for a number of reasons. I wouldn’t consider getting rid of any of these. However, I would not buy an OG replacement for most of these as the sentimental value lies in the copy I have. I have recently started buying selected new versions of some of these as a treat to myself - I have a list of 8 Atlantic 75 45 rpm series and some Rhinos for example. I don’t have racks of albums- my listening room is my living room and after over 40 years I still like to avoid upsetting my wife. I also don’t have lots of fans sending me copies of vinyl. I would therefore say keep your real sentimental OG stuff, your audiophile versions and fan presents - they may look similar but they each have a different purpose.
Hey Melinda, vinyl collections to me are similar to stock/investment portfolios. The extra higher quality copies you purchase will hold their value or increase in their value imho. I feel safer sometimes investing in vinyl because even if vinyl sales decline, the value will be there for the most part. And the most important to me is that you have something that you can have fun with and enjoy! Its harder when you have investment portfolios at times due to the fact you always are checking on them and you stress out when you see them lose their value. Explain to Philip that these are your new investment portfolios, once he thinks about it, he'll realize that this will succeed for the future. So in essence, get originals and get a top quality copy or two for investment purposes also!Love your videos and good luck on your upcoming move!❤❤
I like your way of thinking. My husband will probably never see vinyl as a good investment but he knows it makes me happy so he's pretty cool about it. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
I’m definitely a vinyl hoarder and have multiple copies of several albums. The fact that I received the majority of my vinyl from my mom a few years ago and got me back into vinyl, I can’t get rid of them. The vinyl from the 70’s and earlier is some that I remember from my childhood. My vinyl collecting is mostly collectors edition of vinyl like colored vinyl. KISS is my favorite and have multiple copies of the same album, just special editions releases. I had told you about wanting the alternate cover edition of Creatures of the Night and just got it a couple of weeks ago and also found a version with the S’s that are used for German releases. VH is also one of my other favorites and I have got the Dave album vinyl and Sammy vinyl box sets along with the Right here right now and For Unlawfull Carnial Knowledge that was released last week. I love both vintage and new releases also and have been reluctant on replacing my older stereo equipment, but finally broke down and decided to get a new receiver and speakers but still keeping my old turntable. For me the most extreme case of vinyl collecting that I have heard of is on the KISS US vinyl release CZcams channel that I recently started watching. WOW, I didn’t know that there’s so many variations of labels and album covers. Don’t think I will try to get all of those, but fun to see all of them. No matter how or what we collect, the main thing is if it brings us joy, then it is good and worth sharing in the community of vinyl collectors.
I agree. It's all about the joy music and records bring. Kiss is an amazing band and so much fun when it comes to collecting. I have most of their albums and a few of the more recent reissues. ♥️🤗 The amount of Kiss vinyl is never-ending. Thank you and take care.
Kiss is an incredible band and I have a lot of their records as well. Kiss vinyl is never-ending. It's all about the music and the fun of having vinyl. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 🤗♥️
Melinda, I have been buying music since the late 60s. With the exception of 8 tracks and other tape media, I have hung on to everything that I have bought. Many of my purchases do bring back fond memories as I play them, some are duplicate purchases, or LP versions of the 8 tracks that I dumped. If your OG music brings you joy, then hang on to them. Love your channel!
In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with a vinyl collector having multiple copies of the same album, especially if they are different releases, remasters, etc. The nostalgia aspect of collecting is what makes it so fun.
Kept my records. I like originals and nice re issues. Good luck with you and your husband’s move. Maybe one day will meet. Our house closed in PC this week. Going to be a work in progress to accommodate My vinyl
I have several....several copies of Dark Side of the Moon. Do I listen to all of them? Not really, I have my favorites. But I'm not about to get rid of any of them. I'm an OG and best-sounding guy, whether it's vinyl or CD. Melinda, keep your OG records and don't feel guilty about it. This is your hobby, enjoy it.
I thought I was done buying duplicate copies of albums but after listening to Gerry Rafferty City to City stretched out over two LPS I'm right where you are. The original copy sounds fantastic but the new version is heavenly.
We know Philip doesn't like Rush.😂 you guys are an adorable couple, mind you the fights about Rush in your household must be off the scale! Things can be tough, friend, my mom had to stick it out with me and my three older sisters when my dad unfortunately had to go far too soon. INXS rocks, you and Philip take a Slow Ride to Florida, watch out for those gators.90125 by Yes - fantastic. Jon Anderson took a short reprieve on "Drama ".
I'm picturing you riding in a U-Haul van and wincing after hitting every tiny little bump in the road...drive carefully and best of luck to your collection! ✌️
Great video. No judgement here. I change my standards at will. I used to collect anything that interested me. However I’ve upgraded my stereo and put a lot of money into my MC cartridge. I’ve sold off anything I didn’t feel comfortable spinning on my 2.5K needle. Most of the vinyl I purchase now are new 180g vinyl.
I keep a lot of my old records from the 1970’s and 1980’s. Because most of the old Disco/Dance albums or 12” Singles were never reissued. Disco music is the hardest genre of music to find reissues. Now I’m not talking about Saturday Night Fever or the mainstream Disco music. There was so many great Disco/Dance songs and albums that I call underground Disco/Dance that will never be rereleased. So I’m lucky I have my originals. Great example is Cerrone 3 that has Supernature on it. Which was played at the opening ceremony of the Paris2024. If you get a chance listen to it on whatever streaming service you have. It’s not like anything you probably heard before. Cerrone is French too. 😊😊
I was just asked this when I was showing my wife my Purple Rain albums today. I have three, an older black press, the purple press and finally a picture disk. I told her it's like planting seed. The picture disk is to hang on the wall, the purple for special occasions, and last the black for every day playing. LOL 🙂
I started writing down the weekly American Top 40 in 1983 - First #1 song on AT40 that I wrote down was Africa by Toto. I wrote every week's show through 1991 and than started subscribing to Billboard Magazine ever since.
I generally keep my OG copies even if I get a quality reissue that sounds much better. Sometimes I will listen to an older copy of an album if I'm cleaning or doing something around the house. But when I want to sit and enjoy an immerse myself in an album I will listen to the best copy I can find. Great video by the way. Be safe while traveling to your new home.
Well just your hunch and heart decides what to do to enjoy your life. That's important for your overall balance. I am a salesman since 1982 but i am not good in selling private stuff. So sometimes i maybe hold too much but i also give away my originals when i replace them with a better copy. But sometimes is say "hell no"...that's life and my wife sometimes shakes her head. She knew back than since 87 and it only got "worse". Good for her on the other side. I would never ask her why she is buying something. I understand...
Thankfully, we both have understanding spouses. I think it's healthy to have a hobby or passion in our life. My husband definitely believes in that. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I'm totally with you in this "conundrum". i never got rid of my record collection. I still have the first album I ever bought when I was 9 yrs old, McCartney's Ram! It's beat to shit but I'll never get rid of it. So yes, I'll own/keep a record for both sentimental and sound quality reasons ( providing I have the space for them)....Good luck with your move!
I started my record collection back in the 60’s. Fortunately, they were always taken care, and never stored where they might be damaged. I hold the exact same feelings as yourself when it comes to purchasing new issues, and yet holding onto the original release albums due to sentimental value. I completely understand what you have stated here in this video. Yes, I too have multiple copies of albums from specific artists, and should streamline them out of my collection. But it is very, very hard to do. I’m with you 100% on all you stated in this video! Thank you so much for sharing! 👏😁💯
You are my vinyl collecting hero! ♥️🤗 It's so awesome that you kept your original records and still enjoy reissues that sound great. Thank you and take care.
I totally understand. I have a few original black sabbath albums I purchased as a teenager and I recently purchased the remaster versions of Heaven Hell Mob Rules, and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath but the memories I have and the sacrifices I made to purchase those records I just can't let them go. I do understand that the sound quality does make a difference and i would totally let go of the original albums that weren't my favorite band/record. My wife says the exact same thing Don't you have that already lol i get it. Enjoy and go with your heart.
I've not done this with Vinyl but CD's and SACD's and digital downloads Absolutely, Most of the time it's a special edition that has more extra tracks quite often the new edition is a label remaster where the original was typically better . The sentimental ones are really hard to get rid off too. Also one of the beauties of digital and the internet is that you can often get even dodgy downloads for the version you want to get and check it's actually better before you hunt down the physical object. Some sites do vinyl rips in High Res that come from equipment I could only dream of owning which sing through my digital setup better than my own turn table ever could. I don't have a significant other to call me out on it though. My future wife will have a hubby that fully understand this though, or shoe collections.
Thank goodness I'm not into shoes and vinyl. That would be dangerous. We all have things that we really enjoy and there's nothing wrong with that. 🤗♥️ I understand buying copies for the bonus tracks and listening experience. Thank you and take care.
Melinda! You do what makes you happy! Sentimental items are important! :) If there is a record that sounds good to you keep it too! You'll be ready to give up some, when or if you're ready! Until then, keep them!
Hey Melinda, I too had tons of cassettes back in the day - hundreds of them- and thankfully over the years (with lots of patience) I have been able to re-acquire probably 95 percent of those same titles on vinyl... and many of those were on the cheap. Had a crappy day yesterday but your videos always make me feel better- your voice is so soothing. See you next time, have a great day! 👍🙏
I am more of an OG collector, but I have been collecting long enough that i completed a lot of stuff that has gone up in value a lot in the last 10 years. I have all the coltrane impulse titles i want and first pressing of every Miles Davis record in mono or stereo, blue note OGs etc. A lot of the other stuff i collect like early punk rock, i prefer the original pressings, and sometimes get the reissue as a placeholder, but that genre is not for the sound quality, its the music. I think its fair to keep doubles, triples, or heck some of my favorite records i have as many as 6 copies. I do part with duplicates, and i think its a good practice for any collector to sell stuff and practice non-attachment to goods.
Too funny! Im done doubling up on records if i am happy with the one i already own. I’ll probably miss out on some great reissues, but that’s fine. My husband will be happy 😂
At one point in time hopefully my spouse of 45 plus years will just accept the hobbies. I was the owner of over a thousand records when we met while we were both living with our parents. I accept all her hobbies good and bad. Yes. The comments are forthcoming every time a LP, CD or book arrives. Yes. I spent way less discretionary income over the years than my...., but that does not matter to her. My hobby is invisible on the upper two levels of the home. Does not matter either. I was quite open about seeking our second home WITH room in the basement (not even the whole basement) for storage of LPs/CDs and audio system. NEVERTHELESS, I am not downsizing. I am buying less because of prices. Damn the torpedos... I will generally only keep two copies if both are in great condition. I will also keep mono and stereo copies. A lot of duplicates go to my son or brother-in-law. I have about 120 duplicates not including duplicate LP-CD combos. Your way of collecting is very cool! I love originals too. BTW: Kentuckian too. And Florida is too hot for me! Be sure and make hurricane preparations.
I will admit, hurricane season makes me a little nervous. I like having some records, Sgt Pepper for example, in mono and stereo as well. I have so many viewers that at some point sold their records only to regret it. You're smart to hang on to your collection. ♥️🤗 Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
I have done the same thing you are talking about. I can't explain it. I totally get how it can look and seem crazy to others for having multiple copies.
I'm in the same boat. I own a Rocktober pressing of Kick on green vinyl from a few years ago. I bought the QRP release to sample the Atlantic 75 campaign but haven't had a chance to play it yet. I've also been eyeing the QRP of STP's Core even though I own 2 older pressings already. I'm about 50/50 on keeping versus selling the older copies. Space does become a consideration as much as sentimentality.
I'm the same. I have a hard time getting rid of older/original copies even if I buy the newer reissues. I have been picky about buying some of the new reissues due to price and sometimes I just feeling like they're milking us non stop. I bought the 33rpm AP Getz/Gilberto, only to see Mike from the In Groove say that the AP 45rpm is the definitive version, and then 2 years later, the One Step $125 edition is the new definitive version. There's no end to it... Sometimes I just have to slow down and enjoy what I have vs. going for the upgrade.
Melinda, there are some records I have 2 copies of, but the reasons may differ from yours. I have 2 copies of Santana's "Abraxas," for example; the second copy is because my original had what I thought was too much surface noise. I have 2 copies of "Inner Secrets" also. My original was lost in a fire, and a few years later I found another copy, but it was a reissue with the disco-fied remix of "One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)," which I didn't care for. Then a few years ago I came across a sealed original pressing and bought it; I was quite pleased. Speaking of Yes, I have 2 copies of "Fragile" also; the second is an Analogue Productions pressing, bought on a whim because I wondered if it would sound better (I can't tell you because it's been too long since I played either), and if you count the version in Steven Wilson's Yes remix box set, then I have 3 copies of "Fragile" and 2 of everything else, from "The Yes Album" to "Relayer." All that to say I'm like you somewhat, but my motivations are different. Maybe I'm more practical than you, with sentiment having little to do with it. There are classic LPs I've bought because of curiosity or decided one day that I liked a song on them. I have the Alan Parsons LP you showed, but my copy is from Speakers Corner and my first purchase of the LP; I decided one day I liked "Eye in the Sky" enough to buy the LP. My main problem continues to be not playing what I buy. There are at least 35 LPs that have yet to visit my turntable. Unfortunate.
I also have records that haven't been played yet. That's another part of collecting that frustrates me too. I will get to them once the move is done. 😄 There have been a lot of great Yes reissues. It sounds like you have some of the best. ♥️ It's awesome that you were able to find a sealed copy of that Santana album. Sweet. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Ah Melinda, this video is a great example of why you were such an early inspiration to me starting a channel and why you will always be the Queen of the VC. You totally get why people collect records. Sound and a lot of sentimental reasons. I bought the 45 rpm of Whitesnake Slide It In because it sounds awesome. But I also have three separate copies of Olivia Newton John’s “Physical “. One old, one still sealed, and one picture disc. Does any man in his late 50’s really need that? Probably not, but I do. Just sentimental value is all. Hope you don’t have problems moving the stereo equipment or record collection. You’re a joy to watch. Have a great week! Cheers!
Thank you for always being so sweet and encouraging. I can't tell you how much that means to me. Having those specific copies of Physical makes total sense to me. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
In my efforts to keep my collection under control I am totally ignoring most of these reissues if I have an OG. I don’t have the stereo that you have so I came to the realization why spend more on these high fidelity albums when I’m not going to get full I,pact of that recording. Funny about the keyboards on Toto on Hold The Line. My brother and I were heading home from college and Hold The Line came on, we were blown away by it. I bought the album the next day
Great video! I think you are describing a struggle between your head (audiophile best sounding) and your heart (those dusty originals). I think both have their time and place. Best of luck with the move and keep spinnin', Melinda!
I did the audiophile thing but it stopped being fun. I realized we all hear differently, great sound is good enough, and fun is more important. Now I built a simple vintage setup that I love and it sounds amazing. A majority of my collection is orig pressings. It’s the nostalgia for me and usually they sound good. I do own newer presses and mofi’s too. I grew up in the 90’s cd era but started collecting vinyl in my teens. Probably due to my music loving family making record store trips routine growing up. I think all collectors have multiple presses of their fav albums lol.
All of this should be centered around fun so I agree with you on that. ♥️🤗 I also enjoy the nostalgic aspect of having originals. Thank you and take care.
I think compromises are important in any relationship. Value one's passions. Keep that communication line open. My wife may not approve off all my hifi decisions but she is supportive.
My wife was having "the conversation" with me a few weeks ago. "You've too many records" she said; "they're all over every room". "Fair point" I replied "But, Carol, it;s a fairly benign hobby. I don't spend a fortune and I could be smoking, drinking gambling or womanising". "Yes", she says, "but you wouldn't be filling the house with records......" 😆😁
@@MelindaMurphy She regularly causes tears in my eyes....not so sure they're from laughter though 🤣 Keep up the good work and thanks for your kind reply x
Ok, here’s where I stand, and it’s pretty much right there with you. The albums I got growing up thru the 80’s, I won’t get rid of, regardless of how many upgraded reissues come out. Those albums I spent my allowance on or paper route money on. So those won’t leave me. However, albums I’ve gotten say in the last ten years or so, I would have no problem letting go of for an upgrade. There may be a few exceptions, but for the most part I could let them go. Certainly any album I got at the used record store or flea markets, I think I could clear out for an upgrade. Now here’s a question, would you ever go backwards? Say you get a great MoFi copy and then stumble upon an original somewhere, would you get that just to have it even if the sound quality may not be better?
The answer is most likely yes. I have a lot of Bob Dylan MoFi records but I also think the originals are extremely cool. Same with Miles Davis originals. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Melinda, You bring up a great point about buying the same record again and again! My wife asks me the same question your husband asked you Why spend money on something you already own???? I tell her that this one will be better sounding but there wasn’t anything wrong with the copy I had She is monitoring my vinyl purchases now Thank Goddess! I have no willpower to stop!!!
Awesome video Melinda! Collecting vinyl is what makes you happy, and in today's insane world, you have to do what makes you happy. Best wishes always to you and family and keep rocking! 😃♥🤘🤘
00 Melinda, If I were in your situation, and I have been and am, I'd separate my 33 1/3 RPM LPs from my 45 RPM LPs of the same albums! They are two totally different types of LPs and deserve their own value for their own uniqueness. The 45s, even though they may sound better, are more inconvenient to be honest. You got to get up and flip the LP twice as often and also playing the 45s puts more wear and tear on your very fragile, expensive stylus! Plus 45s LPs, just by the nature of what they are, wear out faster and not last as long as a high quality 33 1/3 album? Also, if you have the best 33 1/3 LP backup, you wouldn't have to play the 45 RPM version as often or have it be your only option! Plus you get to show friends the difference in the two by demonstrating the difference. IMHO, I would keep the 45 RPM LPs as the special super LP not as the one you would have to play all the time just for the reasons I just mentioned. Enjoy both, it's not against the rules!........Geat video! ((:
Hi Melinda, Record collecting is a hobby that we all enjoy very much. I'm also a sentimental collector. Keep what makes you happy. When I ran completely out of room, it was easier to let go of records. That said, I still have 400 Rolling Stones records (my favorite band), they bring me joy! Best wishes on the move!
I was anxiously awaiting your answer to your sweet husband's question....I am needing a new answer for my husband when he asks me that question. Enjoyed your video, prayers you have a safe move and journey to Florida. Take care Melinda !
My wife won a copy of McCartney's Venus on Mars from a radio station when we lived in Seattle. Go Huskies! The record looks like any other but to me it's always that record. I'm thinking there are records I really don't need an additional copy of, but an audiophile copy of Kick must sound incredible. Thanks!
always love your authenticity & passion for your records Melinda. I'm a CD collector, but only collect full albums I'm passionate about. If I can explain to someone in great detail why I have a certain album, then that's the reason I own it. I'm more of a sentimental person because these are physical media that we are attached to.
I agree. Having the vintage physical format in my hands brings me back to special memories from my youth. I know I'm probably romanticizing it but I think things were simpler and in some ways better back then. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
If you have such a high opinion of your Japanese pressing of Band on the Run, I don’t think you would need to get the 50th anniversary version. I have the 50th and it’s pretty good to my ears - I had no previous version to compare it to but I just have the confident feeling it’s not beating an OG. I love hearing about your record collecting through your channel.
I will probably pass on the 50th anniversary. I have enough copies of that record already. Lol. This Japanese pressing is extremely nice. Thank you and take care.
I remember watching a CZcams video about a person who constructed a million dollar sound system. It was incredible and impressive to say the least. But we get SO caught up in variations of sound and how one lp or even one system sounds in comparison to another; His quest for the perfect sound was never fulfilled, harmonics, distortion levels, vibrations, room ambiance, everything was endless tweaking to this day. Just fire up your Crosly, drop the $1.98 cartridge on a scratchy lp and enjoy the pleasure of where the music takes you!
I can't imagine dropping that much money and still not being satisfied. That just proves that expensive doesn't mean better. Somewhere in between expensive and a Crosley is the lane I want to be in. Lol. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
To quote the great Otis Redding 'It's not just sentimental'. I'm probably everything you described in your video especially OG collector who didn't offload his records. In fact I bought CD's and the numbers of both collections are probably on a par with each other. I don't cull due to the 'sentimental factor". I have given away a few non-Beatles CD's in favor of a better later copy. But as you known I'm guilty of having multiple versions of the same Beatles. The special sentimentality occurs with my first bought Australian copies of The Beatles LP's which are all early-mid 1970's pressings now collected in a once empty Beatles 'Blue BC13' Collection box that I found on Ebay. I probably won't play them again but I'll never offload them either and I now have 4 of these particular boxed sets (including from The Netherlands, Phillipines and a special limited Australian Gold edition). I rarely buy 'audiophile' pressings with the last couple from a record fair last October. Do what makes YOU happy. Its ok to break your 'rule' if your multiple copies mean much to you. That's the most important thing. Hope you have continued good fortunes. Love your work sweetheart 😘😘👍👍😊😘
I only have a couple of my childhood records left and they are nearly unplayable but I still can't see some getting rid of them. I can only imagine how much those early Beatles records mean to you. They would be extremely sentimental. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
great video my friend and so sorry i just got into your video today lol And i might have to get rid of my Elvis lps one of these days, cause i have them on cds and pluse i just dont have the room for them
For those of us who bought albums, cassettes, 8 tracks, CDs and then reissues of the same albums it can be even worse. I’ve just gone through all of my albums and only kept the better sounding versions (except for the OG versions) and only if I think I’ll listen to it again. Next, the CDs.
It's pretty amazing to think about how many formats we have bought the same records on. Lol. There's nothing like vinyl for me. In time I may let go of the inferior sounding records. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Another great video, Melinda, it really hits home! Spouses can be a roadblock when they don't share our same passions. With 1,ooo's of records and CD's already in my collection, when a new package arrives, my wife asks, 'another record'? 'Why don't you sell some of your records'? 'You have too many already'. My answer, "If I didn't want these records, I wouldn't have bought them in the first place. If I sell a record, then I am going to have to buy it back". I have been going through my records and sorting out the duplicates to maybe sell, keeping the best copies. lol When I buy records now, they are 99.9% vinyl. In the past, I might buy records made out of styrene or shellac. Neither type ship very well. I remember getting styrene 45's at the radio station and they would often be cracked. Then there were the eBay sellers I would buy shellac 78's from. Most eBay sellers are "flippers" and most have no Idea how to properly package old 78's for shipping. One seller sent me an Elvis 78 in a Fedex envelope made for sending letters. Well, ofcourse, it arrived in a million pieces. For my own metal health, I stopped buying 78's by mail. I tend to buy the re-issues if there is something special about them, like being audiophile and/or 45rpm. It's mostly out of curiosity. Many times, it's hard to beat the OG. Then there are the re-issues of the re-issues. When Analogue Productions re-presses an audiophile from Classic Records, using the Classic Record's original stampers, the new re-presses won't be better. But, I am curious to compare my Classic Records 45rpm "OG" versions to the re-presses by Analogue Productions. They are close, and I prefer the new 180g versions of the former CR 200g one-sided versions. QC was much easier when they only had to deal with one-sided records. Sometimes the re-presses are done at RTI because RTI retained the stampers. This is a good thing.
The right answer of course is that there is no right answer when it comes to collecting vinyl..you do you and forget anyone who is lame enough to judge..as far as my preference, for the vast majority of records, I just want the one best sounding version, but there are many exceptions to that case, for example different cover versions or track listings or even just sentimentality..so it's not a rule that I MUST obey always, lol..and the main reason for trying to streamline to the one best sounding version is that my vinyl storage space is limited and I don't want to fill it up with multiple copies of the same record, if I am only ever am going to spin the best sounding one anyway, but that's just what works for me, and I don't judge anyone else...on another note, I've really gotten into buying Japanese pressings of albums from the 70s and 80s..I have quite a few at this point and they all sound much better than whatever American pressings I had of those same albums..however, since this is no real secret anymore, Japanese pressings of popular albums from that time can be quite expensive these days 😕
I have the new AP as well as a promo original and the Miles Showell Abbey Road half speed 45rpm cut. The OG has a bit of a harsh, brittle, fatiguing high end. The AP sounds awesome, but on my system, the Miles Showell cut sounds even better. Much more detail, separation, and more low end, especially when Mediate kicks in. Miles has stated his version was cut from a high res file made directly from the 1/2” master tape stored in an Australian vault.
I agree with you about the original being bright and a little fatiguing. Overall, it sounds good. I would love to hear the half speed mastered version but I probably shouldn't buy yet another copy. 😳 Thank you for sharing your impressions. Take care. ♥️🤗
I have moved stereos, records and records plus CDs nine times in my life. I always move those, jewelry and all other electronics myself. Movers just do not care enough or in the right way. I learned the hard way. And I inadvertently (did not read the fine print) signed away my rights to a claim also.
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@@MelindaMurphy Indeed...I Certainly Will...And I Know I'm Going To To Hear MANY Tracks I've Never Heard Before From The First 5 Records...In 1984 My Brother Had 1984 On Cassette~So I Have Heard That Entire Album...
I Have 2 Copies Of Many Albums As Well...I Suppose I Do It For The Novelty Of It...I Have 2 Copies Of Many YES Albums...Individual And In A Box Set....4 Out Of 5 Metallica Albums Were Available On Jewel Case & Cardboard Cover Except Kill Em All So I Purchased Those...For Example...
The Cool Struttin' poster in the background is, literally cool! There's never a day goes by when I don't regret getting rid of some of my prime vinyl to replace them with the then new-fangled c.d's. On the other hand I've never regretted keeping a record. It's the only future-proof option; you can always easily liquidate records when the time comes but buying back is expensive and frustrating
I agree. That's part of the reason why I want to hang on to my originals. I won't ever be able to buy back a clean copy for what little I paid for the copy I already own. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Why do I buy so many versions of the same album. I already have. It’s fun. It gives us peace of mind and it’s cheaper than going to a coffee shop to get a coffee once or twice a day.
Really good talk today. You bring up topics that most collectors struggle with at times. I like having originals and I do buy multiple copies of certain records if there is maybe a different cover, tracks added...or just reissues. I have decent equipment but I don't have a ton of Audiophile pressings so they may not give their full potential on my system. That said I do enjoy great sound quality but that is not really my main motivation as a collector. I have had many occasions upgrading copies of records and then I end up keeping the other copy anyway. I'm a sucker for nostalgia too! Great video and take care!
Thank you for the kind words. I'm big on nostalgia but I also like great sounding records. I'm a little all over the place. Lol. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Keep both..I keep them even if they got trashed. I have a copy of Diamond Dogs ( I have 3 or 4 copies of it now) with a chunk out of it from an accident at a sleep over we had at my parents house when I was 12..
The fact that you remember why there's a chunk taken out of one of your records makes it special and sentimental. 😀♥️ It's great that you still have a record from when you were 12. Thank you and take care.
I understand, my original copy of Abbey Road is much better than the 2009 remaster. And so my Original Master copy sounds better as well. Pleas keep up the videos as i really enjoy hearing your opinion! And with all of the tech we have today I don't understand why they can't make new copies that sound as good as the originals!
In some cases the reissues are better but sometimes there's no beating the original. Most people agree that the UK original Beatles records sound the best. Of course we all have our own opinions about that. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
I really appreciate this topic and would like to hear more in the future-maybe reading out what some of your viewers and how (and why) they collect. I recently came across a news article talking about “Swedish Death Cleaning.” Basically, the Swedish do a deep clean in the spring and they try to get rid of all the things that they know that their family won’t want after they pass on. It sounds morbid, but I tried it and realized how emotionally attached I am to some of the items I own. There is a lot of sentimentality and nostalgia wrapped into why I collect things. Sometimes I just buy something to “hear” the difference (all the newer Beatles CDs for example-even though I have the original CDs). Or how I owned Star Wars on VCR, DVD, Blu-ray, and now 4K. For those items that I collect, I look to find a better quality. But there are other things that I collect because of more sentimental reasons. Great topic (again, I’d love to hear more about this in the future as there’s the reality of only having so much space to keep items in our collections!). BTW: I love INXS’ Kick. I have such great memories of my teenage years and on hearing those songs!
Kick was a great release and a breath of fresh air compared to what was coming out at that time. ♥️ I recently let go of a glass collection that I had stored away for years. My daughter doesn't want it and it no longer makes sense for me to have it. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I was born in November 15 1962. I started buying, collecting and listening to records when I was 8, 9 years old, so I of course have the original pressings. I still have the original pressings of my records in my collection. Yes, I hung onto them. Yes, I do have a cassette tape collection and a cd collection, but I still have all of my record collection, the original pressings. Now, as for reissue of records, I do have early reissues of records in my collection. Though, I still have the original pressings in my collection. I buy records because I want the records that have the best sound quality. I'll admit that I buy records for sentimental reasons as well. As I had mentioned, I started buying, collecting and listening to records when I was 8, 9 years old. So, I bought my records at record stores and yes even department stores that are sadly no longer open for business. I have very fond memories of buying records at really cool record stores and department stores from the late 1960s through the 1980s. My Mom used to take me to both record stores and department stores to buy records. My uncle who bought all of my vintage stereo equipment when I was a teenager, took me to the record stores and department stores to buy records when my Mom wasn't able to. I have very fond memories of flipping through the records in the store shelves looking for records that I wanted so badly to have in my collection. I'm so fortunate to be able to share this with you, Melinda. Take care, Alan.
What wonderful memories you have being able to record shop with your uncle. He must have been a very special guy. 🤗♥️ I applaud you for keeping your records. So many people parted with them for CD's and I have yet to hear anybody tell me they are happy with their decision. Thank you and take care.
@MelindaMurphy Thanks for your reply. My uncle is still alive and so is his wife, my aunt. They're both in their 70s. My aunt and uncle are special people. My uncle has 2 brothers, who are also still alive and all 3 of them are triplets. No kidding. My Uncle Jim and Aunt Alice, my Uncle John and Aunt Becky and Uncle Joe and Aunt Mary Ann. My aunts and uncles are on my Mom's side. Yes, my uncles are triplets, Uncle Jim, Uncle John and Uncle Joe.
Enjoyed the video Melinda. I have kept every album I ever bought. I have collected albums for over 50 years. I don't have a huge collection, but I do buy newer copies of original albums I already have for their sound quality and to ease wear and tear on the older ones. I have dupes of some Steely Dan albums, Bill Evans albums, and so on. Melinda. enjoy the old ones and enjoy the new ones also! I am sentimental so sentimentality is a virtue to me!
The earliest record I own is a 1959 first pressing of The Buddy Holly Story. It was my mother's. I started buying records in the early 70s; I have a first pressing of Band on the Run. All still in great shape. No plans for seconds. The only time I buy another copy of anything, it's to replace an LP that's no longer clean enough to enjoy. I wore out my original Dark Side of the Moon. It's noisy, not trash. I bought a NM 1st US pressing. Jacket is only G+, vinyl is clean and clear, NM. I don't replace many albums or buy a second "better" copy. Instead I buy something I don't have. Sometimes choosing something I don't know, in a genre I like. There's always something to explore and expand my horizons. I am really enjoying finding artists that I didn't know.
Your mom's record is a treasure. ♥️ I understand not buying the same record multiple times. It sounds like you are happy with what you have in most cases. 😀 Thank you and take care.
I’ve been a fan of INXS since 1988 when I discovered Kick and would listen to the cassette on my sony walkman walking to school. I saw them 3 times in concert. I have all of their studio albums on vinyl. I have multiple versions of many of the albums. When this version of KICK was released, I hesitated specifically because it was 45RPM. My TT has a periphery ring which makes it more laborious to play 45RPM versions of albums. I finally pulled the trigger last night on this album because I saw a review on CZcams from someone who’s opinion I respect that said that this version reduces the sibilance and has a much better balance with the bass and low end. This is a seminal and amazing album and I’m willing to try a new version if it can truly bring out the best qualities of the music. There is definitely something to be said for being cautious of re-releases. We can all admit that sometimes it’s just a money grab. As far as keeping your OG version: I would say that more often than not, older vinyl certainly has an advantage because it was pressed at a time when vinyl was the standard and there was more knowledge of the art of pressing vinyl albums. It is also more likely with these early releases that they are pressed from the original master, or closer to it. In addition, there is something special as a fan about having an original release. Anyway, your video spoke to me as someone who is a huge fan of INXS and someone who hesitated to purchase this album, but ultimately decided to get it and also keep my previous versions. I could not be more in agreement.
I hope you enjoy the new version. ♥️ I really like it but the original is also good and cool to have. It's wonderful you were able to see them in concert back in the day. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Hi Melinda, Great video. I completely understand you. Just keep every record that has a meaning to you, for sentimental or sound qualtity reasons. If it makes you happy, keep it !! ❤from the Netherlands, John
I'm 68 now. 38 year old me decided that vinyl was the past and CD's were the future so I gave away or sold all my vinyl apart from 10 albums that had a lot of personal history to them. All my albums were first pressings either from here in New Zealand or English first pressings. Currently I'm on the hunt for original pressings of my favorite Pink Floyd albums, Meddle being one of them. I can get a copy from my local vinyl store in excellent condition for $249.00 NZD which is about $152 USD. My thought is, keep the first pressings even if the quality is a little lacking, enjoy the later pressing while the value of these first pressings continues to increase. I have Reget selling my vinyl collection, something I should never have done as I no longer have the spare cash to reinvest in something I never should have sold. Be very cautious as to the reasons why you are selling some of the early generation records. Perhaps more importantly in a lot of remastered or reissued albums they have been changed or added to, something I absolutely abhor, the reason I love the originals is because that was the way it was presented on the album and I don't want it changed. Later generations of some of the vinyl isn't the same as the original, a very good reason for keeping the first pressings. Sorry for lack of brevity, but its a complex topic :)
Don't be too hard on yourself. Almost everyone let go of their vinyl at that time. I understand the frustration especially with today's prices. Thank you for sharing that advice with me. That's another reason to think twice about letting go of my originals. Take care. 🤗♥️
The only reasons for me to buy a second copy is if there are added songs or if the copy of the record I already have is in worse condition. I will buy on CD and vinyl though. I have bought anything based on if it supposedly sounds better, any version of the album is fine with me. I have never had an album that I thought didn't sound good.
I get various pressings of favorite Lps and some that are newly re-released, I try to support the artist. I have unopened copies of many records. For example I have 7 copies of Something Else by The Kinks of which three are first pressings. I keep trying to find perfect copies. One girlfriend recognized that I have a story for each disk. I have tried to weed out but I haven't been able to do it. When I die, I hope the kids like the collection.
Hopefully, your kids love music. My daughter will keep my jazz records but will most likely sell the rest. It sounds like you have a great Kinks collection. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Right on! You do you Melinda! I’ve been collecting LPs for 50+ years. Now I go for (and pay for) the best sounding version available (hello, Acoustic Sounds!) Luckily the albums I desire most are ones I never had or exchanged for cds oner 30 years ago. (I know. Shoot me in the head.) I am a sentimental collector AND an audiophile. Its how many of us manifest this hobby! This video was timely for me as I have had a vinyl run in the last couple of weeks: $$$! PS Wishing you best wishes and extra strength for the move!
I need to hear the difference. So on certain albums I’ll get the AP or mofi and the sacd and sometimes another lp from another master just to know what’s best. Then walk me and my friends through the good (streaming) to better (sacd) to better yet (cheap vinyl ) to best version (AP). It’s so much fun. Some say ‘it’s all about the music’. Not for me, it’s all of it and of course the music.
I have the original INXS Kick CD, and the 30th Anniversary remaster and it is now one of my reference discs. It sounds amazing. I don’t see any problem with having multiple copies of the same album. Keep every one you buy.
Hi Melinda, very interesting video, really enjoyed it. A few points come to mind. First, I totally get where you are coming from with the whole original versus superior reissue thing. There are some records I want an original of, others I am happy with a reissue, and there’s no rhyme or reason to it half the time, it’s just a gut feeling. Second, record collecting is supposed to be fun, and to my mind having strict rules such as only allowing yourself one copy of an album kind of kills the fun. If two copies of the same record make you happy for different reasons, and it makes you sad to let one go, keep both! Third, I think the important thing is that we each collect mindfully and critically, so that our collecting does not become hoarding. We must be able to explain to ourselves why a particular record is in our collection and, if we cannot, be prepared to let it go. There, that’s my two pennies’ worth! Good luck with the move, greetings from London
I agree with your points. Collecting is fun and I wouldn't want to have strict rules either. I also wouldn't want my hobby to become hoarding. I'm a little too much of a neat freak for that. Lol. Thank you and take care.♥️🤗
I’m the same way when it comes to sentimentality. If it’s one of my favorite albums or bands, I like to have an OG and a reissue. I hope your move is as stress free as possible.
I buy sometimes two copies of a same dvd or bluray. theres absolutely nothing wrong owning 2 same copies of a same thing. thats my opinion. great video as always beautiful melinda
Hi Melinda, you really are not alone in this. I have quite a few albums in my collection that I have 2 or more versions of. I have all the Beatles UK albums on vinyl and CD and a couple of them I even own on picture discs. Another favourite album I own 2 pressings of is Fleetwood Mac's Tango In The Night. I have an original 1987 pressing on black vinyl and a really cool reissue version on a bottle green coloured vinyl. I saw it in my local hmv store and I knew I already have the original pressing of it in my collection but after finding this really cool green pressing of the album I just couldn't pass it up. I enjoyed hearing the piece about your fond memories of the Kick album btw. INXS is one of my favourite bands too and I love that album. I have all their albums on CD right from the first one they released in 1980. IMO the early albums are quite good but it wasn't until about 1985 that they became big here in the UK. Listen Like Thieves was their first big hit album here which I think was the 5th album release by the band if I remember correctly. Take care Melinda.
What You Need was the song I remember first hearing from INXS. I instantly loved it. ♥️ Then came Kick and they became a huge band here in the US. Thank you and take care. 🤗
**For Melinda Murphy, Bon Voyage**
In the bluegrass heart of Kentucky’s land,
Where vinyl’s warmth met Melinda’s hand,
She shared with the world each pressing, each groove,
Where music’s essence began to move.
Her voice, a guide through the analog sea,
Unveiling the magic for you and me,
From the crackle of vintage to the clarity new,
Her passion and wisdom always rang true.
With each review, emotions unfurled,
Songs became stories, deeply twirled,
In Melinda’s realm, music’s breath,
Touched the soul, beyond life’s breadth.
Now she embarks on a sunlit quest,
To Florida’s shores, where waves caress,
With her husband by her side, hand in hand,
In a new chapter, a fresh, bright land.
May the records spin with joyanew,
In the balmy air and skies of blue,
And every melody they play and hear,
Bring happiness, peace, and endless cheer.
For Melinda, the muse of vinyl’s song,
May Florida’s warmth carry you along,
In your journey of sound, both old and new,
We wish you joy in all you pursue.
Chuck Ferguson
Vancouver, Canada
Oh wow! That's so beautiful. Thank you very much. 🤗♥️ Have a wonderful weekend.
You are so welcome! You and your channel have touched many people. I was originally going to say that these were the last words of Eddy van Halen, dedicated to you, but you know how it is, there’s a time and a place for everything. I also thought maybe to add some humour (Melinda buys so many records! What’s her favourite song? “Broke on the Water”)
There are so many more amazing things about you that I could have written, such as your great memory about your purchases, and the great work ethic you have when looking through used record shops. Anyway I’m glad you like it, I was really hoping you would.
I'll never forget asking my then wife to take a picture of me with my two Dark Side of the Moon Japan first presses with the blue triangle labels for some web group. I told her after, "You know why I love you? You did that and never once asked me why I needed two of them." Lol
Lol. My husband does ask the obvious questions but he is pretty patient with me most of the time.
The DSOTM Japanese pressings would be amazing. I don't blame you for wanting both copies. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Michael Hutchence was such a talented singer , who like many of the greats had X factor like few have .i saw inxs as a teenager from about 10 metres from stage in 1983 .
Thank you for reminding me I can buy whatever I want and with no wife to question me anymore …I’ve had two wives. Haha . I hear you with your meaning about multiple copies . Dr Wayne Dyer says we all have the answers and we will have the exact answer we need at the time we need it .
You have a wonderful wife
Mike, Todd ( your old drummer) here. Check out the new Nathaniel Rateliff " south of here". I can't stop playing " time makes fools of us all" and " heartless ".
@@dawnpatrol700 Hey Todd, hope you're doing well!
I still have all my original lps from the late 60's till now. Think we all chase a better sounding version but, there is that sentimentality of those originals we hoard. You are not alone in this!!!
Having originals from the 60's is pretty amazing. Good for you. 🔥♥️ Thank you and take care.
i have more than 15.000 LP records and the early albums i have are from late 60´s , most of the remasterized versions in vinyl today sound a lot worst than the original ones , i don´t know if it were first editions has i used to travel to london where my sister still lives and my younger brother but he changed to scotland main city not the capital but the other most known ,and being there 4 to 5 times a year also in germany and netherlands where i had family, i used to go first to muisc stores ,in my country portugal there was a dictatorship that didn´t allowed subversive bands like the beatles after 66 , this story of remasterizing isn´t a faithfull copy of the original production but a perverted form of the original music and records at the time had great sound and better than the ones sold today, the Beatles as an example had all their records in mono and they sound better than the converted to stereo ,except Abbey Road that was released in Stereo , i bought both red and blue doble Lp´s for having in stereo some beatles songs and i can add that when released for the first time in CD there are more songs than the ones in the record ,that i remenber having to buy the let it be single that had 4 songs and the ballad of john and yoko also don´t let me down wasn´t in the doble Lp´s, but added in the cds that i remenber them saying that they would want the cd version top be released as a doble cd to match the original doble Lp´s . I bought them in december of 75 because they weren´t yet released in portugal and i went to sevilla in Spain to buy them ,allthough there was a revolution that made my country become a democracy ,real one many hundreds of records weren´t available yet in Portugal, i remenber a guy that works in a radio station saying he was a kid when back in black from AC/DC came out but at the EMI store, he saw several Lp´s from AC/DC in the window to the street and thinking they had been released all in that year but no ,just the first time AC/DC LP´s were sold in Portugal and i remenber that happening a lot with most of the bands in the EMI store in Lisbon,you would have three floors with all Lp´s in music being separated by the name of the band and you could buy whatever Lp you wanted from your favorite band, sorry for having drifted from the main matter but with age that as happened a lot of times. I want only to refer one LP that the lead singer said that the new rematerized version of their first Lp was how he wanted to be not the one released first but he might be with the brain destroyd because of the excess of drugs consumed that i did too but acid only two times a year not every weelend or week days, i´m refering to Aqualung from jethro Tull that if it as been released like the modern version they would be a forgoten band as the first release was well produced and had a caractheristic that made me even more interested in the band that when he sings with a guitar the sound is low and when all the band joins the sound become louder this to make people listen to it at a high volume ,i bought some Lp´s from them after and none had the quality of the first, if it was a error people would not have bought the record that sounds amazing and he wouldn´t lived his life as a rock star ,so new editions are far from original quality and people say they liked it because they never listened to the original edition with a good system ,most of them were yet to be born, but you´re true we all seek for a better sounding version i never thought of the editions, my older records are still like new only some that i used to hear more often have the covers cutted on the sides but the record sound is perfect ,i never let a record of mine leave home after having two doble Lp´s and a singular one destroyd because a friend of mine asked for them, and i only did it because he had just bought a new system from pioneer this in 1971 than in decembery of 72 i travel with my family to Africa where i lived and worked only till August of 75 because the country started a civil war,i´m refering to Luanda, Angola, sorry for the extra content
One of the things that make your videos so great to watch is how honest and real you are and your passion for music is plain to see. I never got rid of my vinyl when CD came along as I didn't like how it sounded and as a result I have records that I bought as a teenager back in the 70s. They are far too precious to me to ever consider letting them go even if I own better sounding copies. Some of my records are literally the sound track to those years. I must confess though that unless a record is damaged in some way I rarely buy another copy, due to financial constraints mainly and lack of storage space too. All the very best with your house move.
That is so awesome! I love that you kept your records. I'm with you, the first time I heard a CD was a huge let down. Thank you for the kind words and take care. 🤗♥️
Rosalyn I'm exactly the same as you never got rid of any of my Record Collection from my Teens and early 20's and they are the Soundtracks to our lives such wonderful memories of browsing the Stores and choosing which Album to buy. CD's were convenient for not having to turn over but not quite the beautiful clear sound of Vinyl.
@@MelindaMurphy i used to live near daytona beach. i'm not sure how i feel about florida now but i'm sure you'll make out fine as far as finding vinyl "in the wild" there. you are such a kind person. i saw inxs a few years before "kick" in cincinnati. you'd have loved it.
I was born in the 90s, grew up in the 2000s. I have a similar background, we couldn’t afford for me to have vinyl and CDs. As an adult I like to collect a lot and get things from my childhood, I think it’s me subconsciously collecting my upbringing through music. I also collect the music I would listen to in secret because as a child I thought it was ‘weird’… it’s amazing what memories and feelings a record from the past can bring back! Never feel guilty for buying things that bring you joy :)
We have a lot in common. It's wonderful to have these older records that bring back memories. Even without money, I had a pretty fantastic childhood. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Growing up in the 80s with Walkmans it was initially all cassettes for me. The first CD I ever heard was INXS The Swing. A friend of my Dad had bought a very expensive stereo, and invited us around to show it off. How clear the start of Burn For You sounded just blew my mind. It took me until 1989 to get a CD player myself, and my first CD was Brothers in Arms to replace a well worn cassette. After that, everything new was CDs. When I started working full time in the mid 90s I went back in time and purchased CD versions of all my old favourite cassettes like Pyromania, Hysteria, Kick, 5150, Momentary Lapse, Slippery when wet etc.
Nowdays (well, for about the last 20 years now) I can’t resist stopping at a garage sale and discovering an obscure CD album of something I remember from the 80s, but never bought back then. There’s lots of unique Aussie artists who never made it big, but were popular enough locally, and finding their old CDs transports you back in time - bringing up long forgotten feelings and memories, and I love it.
I don’t collect vinyl, and I buy CDs to listen to (and rip to mp3 and iTunes for the car) but I completely understand collecting, along with duplicates and triplicates. I’m guilty of the same thing with other hobbies, and to a small extent, with music. With CDs though, my duplicates are usually a different market CD with a few unique tracks, or an anniversary edition with a bonus of some sort. Pink Floyd, Def Leppard and even Bon Jovi have done some anniversary or remix editions that I really like, but every now and then I like to listen to the original mix. Reading these comments shows how much joy music brings to everyone.
The reason I like your channel the best among all the youtube vinyl community is because you are so personal and real. Every time you tell the why, how, when, etc, of a record, a song, a concert, etc, I can hear the emotions in your voice and the passion for the music. Furthermore, I can identify with almost every story you tell. I'm extremely lucky that my wife is a crazy for music and vinyl as I am. Thanks so much for being you.
Oh wow! Thank you so much for such a wonderful compliment. 😀 That means so much to me. I'm glad you and your wife can enjoy the love of music together. ♥️ Thanks again and take care.
I am a husband, and I feel like I am never right
Lol. You should have a long and happy marriage. 😄 Just kidding of course. You are a gorgeous couple. Thank you and take care.
i´m also a husband and for the fith time is forever one learns with the years but i never felt wrong and all my ex-wifes are my friends and amongst them they have a friendly relationship ,sometimes in early setember all my ex-wifes and sons ,daughters and grandsons and granddaughters are all together at the beach, i was never violent with none of them has i had a infernal life while growing with my father that was destroying us, not only through phisical violence but even worst psycologic violence, at least two times in my youth i discovered later that i almost turned into a mental ill personna, once when i was like 7 and other when i was 12 , later i discovered it because in movies that known people become mental ill and in two of those movies i remenber having all symptoms, maybe by luck or because i passed my young lfe with a group of 8 friends some rich some extremelly poor and we talked amongst ourselves about our problems ,this since early age, for no reason i spent more than 30 years without talking to him, my father. Maybe the reason 4 wifes left me
That's probably because you're two thirds left instead! 😆😆
@@DavidMander-rs4uk two thirds left?what does that mean ,i can´t follow you, english is not my first language
I loved this video for many reasons. The first, OMG, I was laughing my fool head off at the story of your friends making out when they heard your voice on the radio - hilarious!!!!!
My story is, I had a modest collection of vinyl which I started collecting in the late 60’s. Then CD’s came out and I lost my mind - no more snap, crackle, pop’s!!!! I got on a mission to replace every album I owned with the CD version. Then I started going to record shows and sharing a table with a friend and was selling the vinyl I had replaced. Sold half of my collection until, one day I did an A/B comparison - vinyl versus CD. WOW - what a revelation!!!!! It wasn’t just a subtle difference that you could kinda hear, it was a mind blowing difference. No contest what so ever, the vinyl won hands down. Then I was furious with myself for selling all my Yardbirds, Kinks, etc. records.
While buying CDs, there were titles that I have bought 3, 4, even 5 versions of, always hoping for one that sounded better than the vinyl. Still has not happened yet. So, I’m buying vinyl again. Some of them from your influence. 😁. So, you are not the only one buying multiple copies of the same record!
Love your videos!
I agree with you. CDs are more convenient but vinyl does sound better. At least you haven't sold all of your records. ♥️🤗 I'm glad I was able to give you a laugh. That is a funny story and I always think about it when I hear that intro to Hold the Line. Thank you and take care.
This is why I will never sell any of my old Disco records of the 1970’s or my Dance Music albums of the 1980’s. Because you can’t find them anywhere. I’m lucky that Spotify has a great collection of Disco, Dance and Synth Pop and Alternative. I was never into Rock music.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with keeping the original copy of an album, as a collector I totally understand wanting to hang on to your original purchase
I haven’t sold any of my vinyl or CDs, also my other passion is movies and I have some films in many different formats - VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, Blu Ray, 4K Blu Ray and even 16mm film!!!
So don’t beat yourself up about your collection, it’s a part of you and nothing to be ashamed of
Thank you for all you do on your channel and sending you very best wishes for as smooth a move as possible!!
I appreciate your kind words so much. My husband is big into movies as well. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@@MelindaMurphy You’re very welcome
I am so impressed that you take the time to read and respond to every comment, it is so very much appreciated especially at a time when you are particularly busy preparing for a major move across country
Thank you for being so thoughtful and appreciative of your subscribers, it means a lot!!!
@@DavidSmith-rf8lr She certainly cares about her viewers! I also am a film collector and I also have some of the same movies on VHS, DVD, laserdisc, 16mm and super 8 and regular 8mm too! Can't help it! If one format goes down just go to the next one!
Hi Melinda 😊
On Sunday I told myself, sternly, «you are NOT ordering any more records next week!» just before watching your video I ordered my second this week. Am I angry with myself? Yes. Does watching your positive video help? Yes!
Of course you don’t easily get rid of records you love! You’re not a monster!
Take care, cheers from Morten.
We all do what you did. It's right after telling myself to stop buying for a while that another record I "must" have comes along. 😄 Thank you and take care.
😂 I've paused on my records, primarily because it's been over 100 degrees, every day this summer. I don't ever want to not be home when delivered. I've learned this safety measure now, living in Palm Springs 🌴
Great video as usual Melinda. Know exactly where you are coming from. I had an original Ram - Paul McCartney vinyl. Then bought it on yellow vinyl (a 2016 capital pressing). The yellow vinyl is far superior in sound and I reluctantly sold the original, but now don't regret as I don't want to become a hoarder. Regards Paul from England.
I have that yellow version of Ram too and I really don't have a need for any other copy. It sounds terrific. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
It’s never easy being an LP lover. But we love your shows!
And you can’t go wrong with Wings and INXS!
My wife is practical and probably wouldn’t let me buy a bunch of vinyls!
As for your husband, get him a record he likes! I’m sure he’ll give you a big hug!
He has a few records that he really likes. ♥️🤗 That's a great idea. Thank you and have a great weekend.
@@MelindaMurphy , I forgot to mention Yes is one of my favorite bands. That one you got brings me memories of coming home from a job, hearing Jon Anderson’s distinctive voice on Owner Of A Lonely Heart and knowing the “rumors” a favorite band getting back together were true!
So I’m just now getting around to catching up on your vids…life has been kinda all over the place lately. I’m with you! I’m somewhere in the middle as well. I love trying to get the best sound possible, but for specific records, it is cool to have the vintage copies as well. It’s one of those things that is hard to understand if you’re not into this hobby. Btw, I agree that the Van Halen II 1-step sounds amazing!! Can’t wait for the rest of them. Also, have you heard the recent 45rpm analogue productions version of Joe Walsh’s first album? Knowing that you’re a fan of his, I think you’ll enjoy it!
1) Keep the 33 for parties, use 45rpm for serious listening. 2) records can sound different after equipment upgrades; tube amplification made early presses sound better than reissues. When you go to tube amplification I bet yr Alan Parsons 1st press will sound better than the mofi which Is likely DSD256. Totally agree with you on chasing the best sounding copy of fave records.
Both Alan Parsons albums sound wonderful. I give the edge to the MoFi though. I love having both. Great advice. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
I am old enough to have a good number of OG vinyl albums (1968 onwards) which hold significant sentimental value for a number of reasons. I wouldn’t consider getting rid of any of these. However, I would not buy an OG replacement for most of these as the sentimental value lies in the copy I have. I have recently started buying selected new versions of some of these as a treat to myself - I have a list of 8 Atlantic 75 45 rpm series and some Rhinos for example. I don’t have racks of albums- my listening room is my living room and after over 40 years I still like to avoid upsetting my wife. I also don’t have lots of fans sending me copies of vinyl. I would therefore say keep your real sentimental OG stuff, your audiophile versions and fan presents - they may look similar but they each have a different purpose.
I know I speak for a lot when I say you have such a healthy mind that just hearing you speak about the way you think is therapeutic and helpful.
Thank you! I really appreciate that. ♥️🤗
Hey Melinda, vinyl collections to me are similar to stock/investment portfolios. The extra higher quality copies you purchase will hold their value or increase in their value imho. I feel safer sometimes investing in vinyl because even if vinyl sales decline, the value will be there for the most part. And the most important to me is that you have something that you can have fun with and enjoy! Its harder when you have investment portfolios at times due to the fact you always are checking on them and you stress out when you see them lose their value. Explain to Philip that these are your new investment portfolios, once he thinks about it, he'll realize that this will succeed for the future. So in essence, get originals and get a top quality copy or two for investment purposes also!Love your videos and good luck on your upcoming move!❤❤
I like your way of thinking. My husband will probably never see vinyl as a good investment but he knows it makes me happy so he's pretty cool about it. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
I’m definitely a vinyl hoarder and have multiple copies of several albums. The fact that I received the majority of my vinyl from my mom a few years ago and got me back into vinyl, I can’t get rid of them. The vinyl from the 70’s and earlier is some that I remember from my childhood. My vinyl collecting is mostly collectors edition of vinyl like colored vinyl. KISS is my favorite and have multiple copies of the same album, just special editions releases. I had told you about wanting the alternate cover edition of Creatures of the Night and just got it a couple of weeks ago and also found a version with the S’s that are used for German releases. VH is also one of my other favorites and I have got the Dave album vinyl and Sammy vinyl box sets along with the Right here right now and For Unlawfull Carnial Knowledge that was released last week. I love both vintage and new releases also and have been reluctant on replacing my older stereo equipment, but finally broke down and decided to get a new receiver and speakers but still keeping my old turntable. For me the most extreme case of vinyl collecting that I have heard of is on the KISS US vinyl release CZcams channel that I recently started watching. WOW, I didn’t know that there’s so many variations of labels and album covers. Don’t think I will try to get all of those, but fun to see all of them. No matter how or what we collect, the main thing is if it brings us joy, then it is good and worth sharing in the community of vinyl collectors.
I agree. It's all about the joy music and records bring. Kiss is an amazing band and so much fun when it comes to collecting. I have most of their albums and a few of the more recent reissues. ♥️🤗 The amount of Kiss vinyl is never-ending. Thank you and take care.
Kiss is an incredible band and I have a lot of their records as well. Kiss vinyl is never-ending. It's all about the music and the fun of having vinyl. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 🤗♥️
Melinda, I have been buying music since the late 60s. With the exception of 8 tracks and other tape media, I have hung on to everything that I have bought. Many of my purchases do bring back fond memories as I play them, some are duplicate purchases, or LP versions of the 8 tracks that I dumped. If your OG music brings you joy, then hang on to them. Love your channel!
Thank you for the kind words. I still love 8 tracks. They are nostalgic as well. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
When you said you were getting rid of the original it made me sad. Glad you kept the original.
Me too. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
DON’T, DON’T, DON’T get rid of it!
♥️🤗 I probably won't. Lol. Thank you and take care.
In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with a vinyl collector having multiple copies of the same album, especially if they are different releases, remasters, etc. The nostalgia aspect of collecting is what makes it so fun.
Kept my records. I like originals and nice re issues. Good luck with you and your husband’s move.
Maybe one day will meet. Our house closed in PC this week. Going to be a work in progress to accommodate
My vinyl
Congrats on the move. ♥️🤗🌴🌞 I'm getting pretty excited about it. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
No doubt you care for the better sound quality, but you are truly a collector of vinyl too, which is fine.
I like both aspects of collecting. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
I have several....several copies of Dark Side of the Moon. Do I listen to all of them? Not really, I have my favorites. But I'm not about to get rid of any of them. I'm an OG and best-sounding guy, whether it's vinyl or CD. Melinda, keep your OG records and don't feel guilty about it. This is your hobby, enjoy it.
Thank you. I agree. I love Dark Side and own 4 copies as well. I completely understand. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I thought I was done buying duplicate copies of albums but after listening to Gerry Rafferty City to City stretched out over two LPS I'm right where you are. The original copy sounds fantastic but the new version is heavenly.
I didn't know there was a new version of that album. You probably shouldn't have said that. Lol. 😄 Thank you and take care.
We know Philip doesn't like Rush.😂 you guys are an adorable couple, mind you the fights about Rush in your household must be off the scale! Things can be tough, friend, my mom had to stick it out with me and my three older sisters when my dad unfortunately had to go far too soon. INXS rocks, you and Philip take a Slow Ride to Florida, watch out for those gators.90125 by Yes - fantastic. Jon Anderson took a short reprieve on "Drama ".
I'm picturing you riding in a U-Haul van and wincing after hitting every tiny little bump in the road...drive carefully and best of luck to your collection! ✌️
Great video. No judgement here. I change my standards at will. I used to collect anything that interested me. However I’ve upgraded my stereo and put a lot of money into my MC cartridge. I’ve sold off anything I didn’t feel comfortable spinning on my 2.5K needle. Most of the vinyl I purchase now are new 180g vinyl.
It's a good idea to be picky when you make an investment like that. 🤗♥️ Congrats on your upgrade. Have a great weekend.
@@MelindaMurphy Thanks! You too
I keep a lot of my old records from the 1970’s and 1980’s. Because most of the old Disco/Dance albums or 12” Singles were never reissued. Disco music is the hardest genre of music to find reissues. Now I’m not talking about Saturday Night Fever or the mainstream Disco music. There was so many great Disco/Dance songs and albums that I call underground Disco/Dance that will never be rereleased. So I’m lucky I have my originals. Great example is Cerrone 3 that has Supernature on it. Which was played at the opening ceremony of the Paris2024. If you get a chance listen to it on whatever streaming service you have. It’s not like anything you probably heard before. Cerrone is French too. 😊😊
I was just asked this when I was showing my wife my Purple Rain albums today. I have three, an older black press, the purple press and finally a picture disk. I told her it's like planting seed. The picture disk is to hang on the wall, the purple for special occasions, and last the black for every day playing. LOL 🙂
Great answer. I collect RSD picture disks and special release ones and never played them.
Makes perfect sense to me. 🤗
I started writing down the weekly American Top 40 in 1983 - First #1 song on AT40 that I wrote down was Africa by Toto. I wrote every week's show through 1991 and than started subscribing to Billboard Magazine ever since.
That's so cool. 😀♥️ Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
I generally keep my OG copies even if I get a quality reissue that sounds much better.
Sometimes I will listen to an older copy of an album if I'm cleaning or doing something around the house. But when I want to sit and enjoy an immerse myself in an album I will listen to the best copy I can find. Great video by the way. Be safe while traveling to your new home.
I agree. When sitting down and listening, it's best to have a clean and wonderful sounding version of a record. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Well just your hunch and heart decides what to do to enjoy your life. That's important for your overall balance. I am a salesman since 1982 but i am not good in selling private stuff. So sometimes i maybe hold too much but i also give away my originals when i replace them with a better copy. But sometimes is say "hell no"...that's life and my wife sometimes shakes her head. She knew back than since 87 and it only got "worse".
Good for her on the other side. I would never ask her why she is buying something. I understand...
Thankfully, we both have understanding spouses. I think it's healthy to have a hobby or passion in our life. My husband definitely believes in that. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I'm totally with you in this "conundrum". i never got rid of my record collection. I still have the first album I ever bought when I was 9 yrs old, McCartney's Ram! It's beat to shit but I'll never get rid of it. So yes, I'll own/keep a record for both sentimental and sound quality reasons ( providing I have the space for them)....Good luck with your move!
That Ram album is a prized possession. 🤗♥️ Great memories. Ram is an excellent first album to own. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
I started my record collection back in the 60’s. Fortunately, they were always taken care, and never stored where they might be damaged. I hold the exact same feelings as yourself when it comes to purchasing new issues, and yet holding onto the original release albums due to sentimental value. I completely understand what you have stated here in this video. Yes, I too have multiple copies of albums from specific artists, and should streamline them out of my collection. But it is very, very hard to do. I’m with you 100% on all you stated in this video! Thank you so much for sharing! 👏😁💯
You are my vinyl collecting hero! ♥️🤗 It's so awesome that you kept your original records and still enjoy reissues that sound great. Thank you and take care.
I totally understand. I have a few original black sabbath albums I purchased as a teenager and I recently purchased the remaster versions of Heaven Hell Mob Rules, and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath but the memories I have and the sacrifices I made to purchase those records I just can't let them go. I do understand that the sound quality does make a difference and i would totally let go of the original albums that weren't my favorite band/record. My wife says the exact same thing Don't you have that already lol i get it. Enjoy and go with your heart.
I wouldn't be able to get rid of those original Black Sabbath records either. It's cool that you still have them. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
I've not done this with Vinyl but CD's and SACD's and digital downloads Absolutely, Most of the time it's a special edition that has more extra tracks quite often the new edition is a label remaster where the original was typically better . The sentimental ones are really hard to get rid off too. Also one of the beauties of digital and the internet is that you can often get even dodgy downloads for the version you want to get and check it's actually better before you hunt down the physical object. Some sites do vinyl rips in High Res that come from equipment I could only dream of owning which sing through my digital setup better than my own turn table ever could.
I don't have a significant other to call me out on it though. My future wife will have a hubby that fully understand this though, or shoe collections.
Thank goodness I'm not into shoes and vinyl. That would be dangerous. We all have things that we really enjoy and there's nothing wrong with that. 🤗♥️ I understand buying copies for the bonus tracks and listening experience. Thank you and take care.
Melinda! You do what makes you happy! Sentimental items are important! :) If there is a record that sounds good to you keep it too! You'll be ready to give up some, when or if you're ready! Until then, keep them!
Thank you. That's excellent advice. Maybe somewhere down the road, I can part with them. I'm not ready yet. 🤗♥️ Take care.
Hey Melinda, I too had tons of cassettes back in the day - hundreds of them- and thankfully over the years (with lots of patience) I have been able to re-acquire probably 95 percent of those same titles on vinyl... and many of those were on the cheap. Had a crappy day yesterday but your videos always make me feel better- your voice is so soothing. See you next time, have a great day! 👍🙏
I'm sorry you had a bad day but I certainly appreciate the kind words. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
I am more of an OG collector, but I have been collecting long enough that i completed a lot of stuff that has gone up in value a lot in the last 10 years. I have all the coltrane impulse titles i want and first pressing of every Miles Davis record in mono or stereo, blue note OGs etc. A lot of the other stuff i collect like early punk rock, i prefer the original pressings, and sometimes get the reissue as a placeholder, but that genre is not for the sound quality, its the music. I think its fair to keep doubles, triples, or heck some of my favorite records i have as many as 6 copies. I do part with duplicates, and i think its a good practice for any collector to sell stuff and practice non-attachment to goods.
Wow! You have an amazing collection. The Miles Davis collection alone is awesome. Good for you! 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Too funny! Im done doubling up on records if i am happy with the one i already own. I’ll probably miss out on some great reissues, but that’s fine. My husband will be happy 😂
Yes, that will make for a happier marriage. Lol. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
At one point in time hopefully my spouse of 45 plus years will just accept the hobbies. I was the owner of over a thousand records when we met while we were both living with our parents. I accept all her hobbies good and bad. Yes. The comments are forthcoming every time a LP, CD or book arrives. Yes. I spent way less discretionary income over the years than my...., but that does not matter to her. My hobby is invisible on the upper two levels of the home. Does not matter either. I was quite open about seeking our second home WITH room in the basement (not even the whole basement) for storage of LPs/CDs and audio system. NEVERTHELESS, I am not downsizing. I am buying less because of prices. Damn the torpedos...
I will generally only keep two copies if both are in great condition. I will also keep mono and stereo copies. A lot of duplicates go to my son or brother-in-law. I have about 120 duplicates not including duplicate LP-CD combos.
Your way of collecting is very cool! I love originals too.
BTW: Kentuckian too. And Florida is too hot for me! Be sure and make hurricane preparations.
I will admit, hurricane season makes me a little nervous.
I like having some records, Sgt Pepper for example, in mono and stereo as well.
I have so many viewers that at some point sold their records only to regret it. You're smart to hang on to your collection. ♥️🤗 Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
Yes Yes..a great album.
Changes taking places..🎸🎸
Agreed! ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
I’m gonna have to agree with Mr. Murphy
Thank you. 🤗♥️
I have done the same thing you are talking about. I can't explain it. I totally get how it can look and seem crazy to others for having multiple copies.
It is crazy for some but it makes sense for me and in the end, I have to follow my heart. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
As long as you have fun without hurting anyone (including yourself) 😁
I'm in the same boat. I own a Rocktober pressing of Kick on green vinyl from a few years ago. I bought the QRP release to sample the Atlantic 75 campaign but haven't had a chance to play it yet. I've also been eyeing the QRP of STP's Core even though I own 2 older pressings already. I'm about 50/50 on keeping versus selling the older copies. Space does become a consideration as much as sentimentality.
I've thought about buying that DTP record as well. The sentimental side of me overrides my practical side. Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
I'm the same. I have a hard time getting rid of older/original copies even if I buy the newer reissues. I have been picky about buying some of the new reissues due to price and sometimes I just feeling like they're milking us non stop. I bought the 33rpm AP Getz/Gilberto, only to see Mike from the In Groove say that the AP 45rpm is the definitive version, and then 2 years later, the One Step $125 edition is the new definitive version. There's no end to it... Sometimes I just have to slow down and enjoy what I have vs. going for the upgrade.
Haha! I'm guilty of having the 33 rpm and One Steps. 🤗 That's ok. I love that album. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 🤗♥️
Melinda, there are some records I have 2 copies of, but the reasons may differ from yours. I have 2 copies of Santana's "Abraxas," for example; the second copy is because my original had what I thought was too much surface noise. I have 2 copies of "Inner Secrets" also. My original was lost in a fire, and a few years later I found another copy, but it was a reissue with the disco-fied remix of "One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)," which I didn't care for. Then a few years ago I came across a sealed original pressing and bought it; I was quite pleased.
Speaking of Yes, I have 2 copies of "Fragile" also; the second is an Analogue Productions pressing, bought on a whim because I wondered if it would sound better (I can't tell you because it's been too long since I played either), and if you count the version in Steven Wilson's Yes remix box set, then I have 3 copies of "Fragile" and 2 of everything else, from "The Yes Album" to "Relayer."
All that to say I'm like you somewhat, but my motivations are different. Maybe I'm more practical than you, with sentiment having little to do with it. There are classic LPs I've bought because of curiosity or decided one day that I liked a song on them. I have the Alan Parsons LP you showed, but my copy is from Speakers Corner and my first purchase of the LP; I decided one day I liked "Eye in the Sky" enough to buy the LP.
My main problem continues to be not playing what I buy. There are at least 35 LPs that have yet to visit my turntable. Unfortunate.
I also have records that haven't been played yet. That's another part of collecting that frustrates me too. I will get to them once the move is done. 😄
There have been a lot of great Yes reissues. It sounds like you have some of the best. ♥️ It's awesome that you were able to find a sealed copy of that Santana album. Sweet. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Ah Melinda, this video is a great example of why you were such an early inspiration to me starting a channel and why you will always be the Queen of the VC. You totally get why people collect records. Sound and a lot of sentimental reasons. I bought the 45 rpm of Whitesnake Slide It In because it sounds awesome. But I also have three separate copies of Olivia Newton John’s “Physical “. One old, one still sealed, and one picture disc. Does any man in his late 50’s really need that? Probably not, but I do. Just sentimental value is all. Hope you don’t have problems moving the stereo equipment or record collection. You’re a joy to watch. Have a great week! Cheers!
Thank you for always being so sweet and encouraging. I can't tell you how much that means to me. Having those specific copies of Physical makes total sense to me. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
In my efforts to keep my collection under control I am totally ignoring most of these reissues if I have an OG. I don’t have the stereo that you have so I came to the realization why spend more on these high fidelity albums when I’m not going to get full I,pact of that recording. Funny about the keyboards on Toto on Hold The Line. My brother and I were heading home from college and Hold The Line came on, we were blown away by it. I bought the album the next day
I love that you still remember why you bought that Toto album. That's a sweet memory. 🤗♥️ Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
Great video! I think you are describing a struggle between your head (audiophile best sounding) and your heart (those dusty originals). I think both have their time and place. Best of luck with the move and keep spinnin', Melinda!
Very true! 🤗♥️ Thank you for the kind words. Have a fantastic weekend.
I did the audiophile thing but it stopped being fun. I realized we all hear differently, great sound is good enough, and fun is more important. Now I built a simple vintage setup that I love and it sounds amazing. A majority of my collection is orig pressings. It’s the nostalgia for me and usually they sound good. I do own newer presses and mofi’s too. I grew up in the 90’s cd era but started collecting vinyl in my teens. Probably due to my music loving family making record store trips routine growing up. I think all collectors have multiple presses of their fav albums lol.
All of this should be centered around fun so I agree with you on that. ♥️🤗 I also enjoy the nostalgic aspect of having originals. Thank you and take care.
I think compromises are important in any relationship. Value one's passions. Keep that communication line open. My wife may not approve off all my hifi decisions but she is supportive.
My husband is pretty cool about all of this as well. He doesn't get it but he's happy that I enjoy it so much. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
My wife was having "the conversation" with me a few weeks ago. "You've too many records" she said; "they're all over every room". "Fair point" I replied "But, Carol, it;s a fairly benign hobby. I don't spend a fortune and I could be smoking, drinking gambling or womanising". "Yes", she says, "but you wouldn't be filling the house with records......" 😆😁
Lol. It sounds like you both have a sense of humor about it. 🤗♥️ Very funny. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy She regularly causes tears in my eyes....not so sure they're from laughter though 🤣 Keep up the good work and thanks for your kind reply x
Ok, here’s where I stand, and it’s pretty much right there with you. The albums I got growing up thru the 80’s, I won’t get rid of, regardless of how many upgraded reissues come out. Those albums I spent my allowance on or paper route money on. So those won’t leave me. However, albums I’ve gotten say in the last ten years or so, I would have no problem letting go of for an upgrade. There may be a few exceptions, but for the most part I could let them go. Certainly any album I got at the used record store or flea markets, I think I could clear out for an upgrade. Now here’s a question, would you ever go backwards? Say you get a great MoFi copy and then stumble upon an original somewhere, would you get that just to have it even if the sound quality may not be better?
The answer is most likely yes. I have a lot of Bob Dylan MoFi records but I also think the originals are extremely cool. Same with Miles Davis originals. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Melinda, You bring up a great point about buying the same record again and again! My wife asks me the same question your husband asked you Why spend money on something you already own???? I tell her that this one will be better sounding but there wasn’t anything wrong with the copy I had She is monitoring my vinyl purchases now Thank Goddess! I have no willpower to stop!!!
Lol. Accountability can be a good thing. Lol. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Awesome video Melinda! Collecting vinyl is what makes you happy, and in today's insane world, you have to do what makes you happy. Best wishes always to you and family and keep rocking! 😃♥🤘🤘
Thank you! It is insane out there. 😳 I appreciate the encouragement. Take care.
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Melinda, If I were in your situation, and I have been and am, I'd separate my 33 1/3 RPM LPs from my 45 RPM LPs of the same albums! They are two totally different types of LPs and deserve their own value for their own uniqueness. The 45s, even though they may sound better, are more inconvenient to be honest. You got to get up and flip the LP twice as often and also playing the 45s puts more wear and tear on your very fragile, expensive stylus! Plus 45s LPs, just by the nature of what they are, wear out faster and not last as long as a high quality 33 1/3 album? Also, if you have the best 33 1/3 LP backup, you wouldn't have to play the 45 RPM version as often or have it be your only option! Plus you get to show friends the difference in the two by demonstrating the difference. IMHO, I would keep the 45 RPM LPs as the special super LP not as the one you would have to play all the time just for the reasons I just mentioned. Enjoy both, it's not against the rules!........Geat video! ((:
Hi Melinda, Record collecting is a hobby that we all enjoy very much. I'm also a sentimental collector. Keep what makes you happy. When I ran completely out of room, it was easier to let go of records. That said, I still have 400 Rolling Stones records (my favorite band), they bring me joy! Best wishes on the move!
The Rolling Stones are awesome. I have a nice collection of their records as well. Probably not 400 but still nice. 😄♥️ Thank you and take care.
I was anxiously awaiting your answer to your sweet husband's question....I am needing a new answer for my husband when he asks me that question. Enjoyed your video, prayers you have a safe move and journey to Florida. Take care Melinda !
I'm sorry I don't have a slick answer for this. Lol. Thank you so much for the kind words. Take care. 🤗♥️
My wife won a copy of McCartney's Venus on Mars from a radio station when we lived in Seattle. Go Huskies! The record looks like any other but to me it's always that record. I'm thinking there are records I really don't need an additional copy of, but an audiophile copy of Kick must sound incredible. Thanks!
What a great memory for your wife. ♥️ The Kick reissue is great. Thank you and take care. 🤗
always love your authenticity & passion for your records Melinda. I'm a CD collector, but only collect full albums I'm passionate about. If I can explain to someone in great detail why I have a certain album, then that's the reason I own it. I'm more of a sentimental person because these are physical media that we are attached to.
I agree. Having the vintage physical format in my hands brings me back to special memories from my youth. I know I'm probably romanticizing it but I think things were simpler and in some ways better back then. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
If you have such a high opinion of your Japanese pressing of Band on the Run, I don’t think you would need to get the 50th anniversary version. I have the 50th and it’s pretty good to my ears - I had no previous version to compare it to but I just have the confident feeling it’s not beating an OG.
I love hearing about your record collecting through your channel.
I will probably pass on the 50th anniversary. I have enough copies of that record already. Lol. This Japanese pressing is extremely nice. Thank you and take care.
I remember watching a CZcams video about a person who constructed a million dollar sound system. It was incredible and impressive to say the least. But we get SO caught up in variations of sound and how one lp or even one system sounds in comparison to another; His quest for the perfect sound was never fulfilled, harmonics, distortion levels, vibrations, room ambiance, everything was endless tweaking to this day. Just fire up your Crosly, drop the $1.98 cartridge on a scratchy lp and enjoy the pleasure of where the music takes you!
I can't imagine dropping that much money and still not being satisfied. That just proves that expensive doesn't mean better. Somewhere in between expensive and a Crosley is the lane I want to be in. Lol. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
You have to collect in a way that keeps you happy or it's a waste of time, just do what you have always done 👍
Will do. Thank you very much. 🤗♥️
To quote the great Otis Redding 'It's not just sentimental'. I'm probably everything you described in your video especially OG collector who didn't offload his records. In fact I bought CD's and the numbers of both collections are probably on a par with each other. I don't cull due to the 'sentimental factor". I have given away a few non-Beatles CD's in favor of a better later copy. But as you known I'm guilty of having multiple versions of the same Beatles. The special sentimentality occurs with my first bought Australian copies of The Beatles LP's which are all early-mid 1970's pressings now collected in a once empty Beatles 'Blue BC13' Collection box that I found on Ebay. I probably won't play them again but I'll never offload them either and I now have 4 of these particular boxed sets (including from The Netherlands, Phillipines and a special limited Australian Gold edition).
I rarely buy 'audiophile' pressings with the last couple from a record fair last October. Do what makes YOU happy. Its ok to break your 'rule' if your multiple copies mean much to you. That's the most important thing. Hope you have continued good fortunes. Love your work sweetheart 😘😘👍👍😊😘
I only have a couple of my childhood records left and they are nearly unplayable but I still can't see some getting rid of them.
I can only imagine how much those early Beatles records mean to you. They would be extremely sentimental. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
great video my friend and so sorry i just got into your video today lol And i might have to get rid of my Elvis lps one of these days, cause i have them on cds and pluse i just dont have the room for them
Those half-speed masterdiscs definitely have noticeably better sound quality. Hear details never heard before 😎
I agree. Some of them are extremely good. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
For those of us who bought albums, cassettes, 8 tracks, CDs and then reissues of the same albums it can be even worse. I’ve just gone through all of my albums and only kept the better sounding versions (except for the OG versions) and only if I think I’ll listen to it again. Next, the CDs.
It's pretty amazing to think about how many formats we have bought the same records on. Lol. There's nothing like vinyl for me. In time I may let go of the inferior sounding records. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Really Nice INXS Record! 🌷🌷👍 Love it
Another great video, Melinda, it really hits home!
Spouses can be a roadblock when they don't share our same passions. With 1,ooo's of records and CD's already in my collection, when a new package arrives, my wife asks, 'another record'? 'Why don't you sell some of your records'? 'You have too many already'. My answer, "If I didn't want these records, I wouldn't have bought them in the first place. If I sell a record, then I am going to have to buy it back". I have been going through my records and sorting out the duplicates to maybe sell, keeping the best copies. lol
When I buy records now, they are 99.9% vinyl. In the past, I might buy records made out of styrene or shellac. Neither type ship very well. I remember getting styrene 45's at the radio station and they would often be cracked. Then there were the eBay sellers I would buy shellac 78's from. Most eBay sellers are "flippers" and most have no Idea how to properly package old 78's for shipping. One seller sent me an Elvis 78 in a Fedex envelope made for sending letters. Well, ofcourse, it arrived in a million pieces. For my own metal health, I stopped buying 78's by mail.
I tend to buy the re-issues if there is something special about them, like being audiophile and/or 45rpm. It's mostly out of curiosity. Many times, it's hard to beat the OG. Then there are the re-issues of the re-issues. When Analogue Productions re-presses an audiophile from Classic Records, using the Classic Record's original stampers, the new re-presses won't be better. But, I am curious to compare my Classic Records 45rpm "OG" versions to the re-presses by Analogue Productions. They are close, and I prefer the new 180g versions of the former CR 200g one-sided versions. QC was much easier when they only had to deal with one-sided records. Sometimes the re-presses are done at RTI because RTI retained the stampers. This is a good thing.
I wish I had been buying when Classic Records was still in business. It's cool that you have such a great collection. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
The right answer of course is that there is no right answer when it comes to collecting vinyl..you do you and forget anyone who is lame enough to judge..as far as my preference, for the vast majority of records, I just want the one best sounding version, but there are many exceptions to that case, for example different cover versions or track listings or even just sentimentality..so it's not a rule that I MUST obey always, lol..and the main reason for trying to streamline to the one best sounding version is that my vinyl storage space is limited and I don't want to fill it up with multiple copies of the same record, if I am only ever am going to spin the best sounding one anyway, but that's just what works for me, and I don't judge anyone else...on another note, I've really gotten into buying Japanese pressings of albums from the 70s and 80s..I have quite a few at this point and they all sound much better than whatever American pressings I had of those same albums..however, since this is no real secret anymore, Japanese pressings of popular albums from that time can be quite expensive these days 😕
I agree that having just one copy frees up space for more different records to enjoy. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
I have the new AP as well as a promo original and the Miles Showell Abbey Road half speed 45rpm cut. The OG has a bit of a harsh, brittle, fatiguing high end. The AP sounds awesome, but on my system, the Miles Showell cut sounds even better. Much more detail, separation, and more low end, especially when Mediate kicks in. Miles has stated his version was cut from a high res file made directly from the 1/2” master tape stored in an Australian vault.
I agree with you about the original being bright and a little fatiguing. Overall, it sounds good. I would love to hear the half speed mastered version but I probably shouldn't buy yet another copy. 😳 Thank you for sharing your impressions. Take care. ♥️🤗
I have moved stereos, records and records plus CDs nine times in my life. I always move those, jewelry and all other electronics myself. Movers just do not care enough or in the right way. I learned the hard way. And I inadvertently (did not read the fine print) signed away my rights to a claim also.
I'm with you, I wouldn't be able to relax watching others handle my records. Lol. Thank you and have a great weekend. 🤗♥️
Good Morning...Or Good Afternoon...It's Finally Arrived...My 6 Disc VAN HALEN Box Set...The Studio Albums 1978-1984...Over 3 Hours Of VAN HALEN...Absolutely Splendid...
You're right! That is absolutely splendid. 🤗♥️ Congrats and enjoy the music.
@@MelindaMurphy Indeed...I Certainly Will...And I Know I'm Going To To Hear MANY Tracks I've Never Heard Before From The First 5 Records...In 1984 My Brother Had 1984 On Cassette~So I Have Heard That Entire Album...
I Have 2 Copies Of Many Albums As Well...I Suppose I Do It For The Novelty Of It...I Have 2 Copies Of Many YES Albums...Individual And In A Box Set....4 Out Of 5 Metallica Albums Were Available On Jewel Case & Cardboard Cover Except Kill Em All So I Purchased Those...For Example...
The Cool Struttin' poster in the background is, literally cool! There's never a day goes by when I don't regret getting rid of some of my prime vinyl to replace them with the then new-fangled c.d's. On the other hand I've never regretted keeping a record. It's the only future-proof option; you can always easily liquidate records when the time comes but buying back is expensive and frustrating
I agree. That's part of the reason why I want to hang on to my originals. I won't ever be able to buy back a clean copy for what little I paid for the copy I already own. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Anyone remember back in the late '70's when Vinyl LP's significantly (& suddenly) jumped in price due to the oil crisis?
Why do I buy so many versions of the same album. I already have. It’s fun. It gives us peace of mind and it’s cheaper than going to a coffee shop to get a coffee once or twice a day.
Well said. 🤗♥️ Love this. Thank you and take care.
Really good talk today. You bring up topics that most collectors struggle with at times. I like having originals and I do buy multiple copies of certain records if there is maybe a different cover, tracks added...or just reissues. I have decent equipment but I don't have a ton of Audiophile pressings so they may not give their full potential on my system. That said I do enjoy great sound quality but that is not really my main motivation as a collector. I have had many occasions upgrading copies of records and then I end up keeping the other copy anyway. I'm a sucker for nostalgia too! Great video and take care!
Thank you for the kind words. I'm big on nostalgia but I also like great sounding records. I'm a little all over the place. Lol. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Keep both..I keep them even if they got trashed. I have a copy of Diamond Dogs ( I have 3 or 4 copies of it now) with a chunk out of it from an accident at a sleep over we had at my parents house when I was 12..
The fact that you remember why there's a chunk taken out of one of your records makes it special and sentimental. 😀♥️ It's great that you still have a record from when you were 12. Thank you and take care.
I understand, my original copy of Abbey Road is much better than the 2009 remaster. And so my Original Master copy sounds better as well. Pleas keep up the videos as i really enjoy hearing your opinion! And with all of the tech we have today I don't understand why they can't make new copies that sound as good as the originals!
In some cases the reissues are better but sometimes there's no beating the original. Most people agree that the UK original Beatles records sound the best. Of course we all have our own opinions about that. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
I really appreciate this topic and would like to hear more in the future-maybe reading out what some of your viewers and how (and why) they collect. I recently came across a news article talking about “Swedish Death Cleaning.” Basically, the Swedish do a deep clean in the spring and they try to get rid of all the things that they know that their family won’t want after they pass on. It sounds morbid, but I tried it and realized how emotionally attached I am to some of the items I own. There is a lot of sentimentality and nostalgia wrapped into why I collect things. Sometimes I just buy something to “hear” the difference (all the newer Beatles CDs for example-even though I have the original CDs). Or how I owned Star Wars on VCR, DVD, Blu-ray, and now 4K. For those items that I collect, I look to find a better quality. But there are other things that I collect because of more sentimental reasons. Great topic (again, I’d love to hear more about this in the future as there’s the reality of only having so much space to keep items in our collections!). BTW: I love INXS’ Kick. I have such great memories of my teenage years and on hearing those songs!
Kick was a great release and a breath of fresh air compared to what was coming out at that time. ♥️
I recently let go of a glass collection that I had stored away for years. My daughter doesn't want it and it no longer makes sense for me to have it. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I was born in November 15 1962. I started buying, collecting and listening to records when I was 8, 9 years old, so I of course have the original pressings. I still have the original pressings of my records in my collection. Yes, I hung onto them. Yes, I do have a cassette tape collection and a cd collection, but I still have all of my record collection, the original pressings. Now, as for reissue of records, I do have early reissues of records in my collection. Though, I still have the original pressings in my collection. I buy records because I want the records that have the best sound quality. I'll admit that I buy records for sentimental reasons as well. As I had mentioned, I started buying, collecting and listening to records when I was 8, 9 years old. So, I bought my records at record stores and yes even department stores that are sadly no longer open for business. I have very fond memories of buying records at really cool record stores and department stores from the late 1960s through the 1980s. My Mom used to take me to both record stores and department stores to buy records. My uncle who bought all of my vintage stereo equipment when I was a teenager, took me to the record stores and department stores to buy records when my Mom wasn't able to. I have very fond memories of flipping through the records in the store shelves looking for records that I wanted so badly to have in my collection. I'm so fortunate to be able to share this with you, Melinda. Take care, Alan.
What wonderful memories you have being able to record shop with your uncle. He must have been a very special guy. 🤗♥️ I applaud you for keeping your records. So many people parted with them for CD's and I have yet to hear anybody tell me they are happy with their decision. Thank you and take care.
@MelindaMurphy Thanks for your reply. My uncle is still alive and so is his wife, my aunt. They're both in their 70s. My aunt and uncle are special people. My uncle has 2 brothers, who are also still alive and all 3 of them are triplets. No kidding. My Uncle Jim and Aunt Alice, my Uncle John and Aunt Becky and Uncle Joe and Aunt Mary Ann. My aunts and uncles are on my Mom's side. Yes, my uncles are triplets, Uncle Jim, Uncle John and Uncle Joe.
Band on the run EMI 100 is by far the best pressing I’ve heard. Also TOTO on speakers corner sounds fantastic.
Thank you for the heads up. I wish I had bought the Speakers Corner pressing instead of the RSD Essential version. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Enjoyed the video Melinda. I have kept every album I ever bought. I have collected albums for over 50 years. I don't have a huge collection, but I do buy newer copies of original albums I already have for their sound quality and to ease wear and tear on the older ones. I have dupes of some Steely Dan albums, Bill Evans albums, and so on. Melinda. enjoy the old ones and enjoy the new ones also! I am sentimental so sentimentality is a virtue to me!
It sounds like we are in agreement on how and why we buy vinyl. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
The earliest record I own is a 1959 first pressing of The Buddy Holly Story. It was my mother's. I started buying records in the early 70s; I have a first pressing of Band on the Run. All still in great shape. No plans for seconds.
The only time I buy another copy of anything, it's to replace an LP that's no longer clean enough to enjoy. I wore out my original Dark Side of the Moon. It's noisy, not trash. I bought a NM 1st US pressing. Jacket is only G+, vinyl is clean and clear, NM. I don't replace many albums or buy a second "better" copy. Instead I buy something I don't have. Sometimes choosing something I don't know, in a genre I like. There's always something to explore and expand my horizons. I am really enjoying finding artists that I didn't know.
Your mom's record is a treasure. ♥️ I understand not buying the same record multiple times. It sounds like you are happy with what you have in most cases. 😀 Thank you and take care.
I’ve been a fan of INXS since 1988 when I discovered Kick and would listen to the cassette on my sony walkman walking to school. I saw them 3 times in concert. I have all of their studio albums on vinyl. I have multiple versions of many of the albums. When this version of KICK was released, I hesitated specifically because it was 45RPM. My TT has a periphery ring which makes it more laborious to play 45RPM versions of albums. I finally pulled the trigger last night on this album because I saw a review on CZcams from someone who’s opinion I respect that said that this version reduces the sibilance and has a much better balance with the bass and low end. This is a seminal and amazing album and I’m willing to try a new version if it can truly bring out the best qualities of the music. There is definitely something to be said for being cautious of re-releases. We can all admit that sometimes it’s just a money grab. As far as keeping your OG version: I would say that more often than not, older vinyl certainly has an advantage because it was pressed at a time when vinyl was the standard and there was more knowledge of the art of pressing vinyl albums. It is also more likely with these early releases that they are pressed from the original master, or closer to it. In addition, there is something special as a fan about having an original release. Anyway, your video spoke to me as someone who is a huge fan of INXS and someone who hesitated to purchase this album, but ultimately decided to get it and also keep my previous versions. I could not be more in agreement.
I hope you enjoy the new version. ♥️ I really like it but the original is also good and cool to have. It's wonderful you were able to see them in concert back in the day. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Hi Melinda,
Great video. I completely understand you. Just keep every record that has a meaning to you, for sentimental or sound qualtity reasons. If it makes you happy, keep it !!
❤from the Netherlands,
John
Thank you so much John. ♥️🤗
I'm 68 now. 38 year old me decided that vinyl was the past and CD's were the future so I gave away or sold all my vinyl apart from 10 albums that had a lot of personal history to them. All my albums were first pressings either from here in New Zealand or English first pressings.
Currently I'm on the hunt for original pressings of my favorite Pink Floyd albums, Meddle being one of them. I can get a copy from my local vinyl store in excellent condition for $249.00 NZD which is about $152 USD.
My thought is, keep the first pressings even if the quality is a little lacking, enjoy the later pressing while the value of these first pressings continues to increase.
I have Reget selling my vinyl collection, something I should never have done as I no longer have the spare cash to reinvest in something I never should have sold. Be very cautious as to the reasons why you are selling some of the early generation records. Perhaps more importantly in a lot of remastered or reissued albums they have been changed or added to, something I absolutely abhor, the reason I love the originals is because that was the way it was presented on the album and I don't want it changed. Later generations of some of the vinyl isn't the same as the original, a very good reason for keeping the first pressings.
Sorry for lack of brevity, but its a complex topic :)
Don't be too hard on yourself. Almost everyone let go of their vinyl at that time. I understand the frustration especially with today's prices. Thank you for sharing that advice with me. That's another reason to think twice about letting go of my originals. Take care. 🤗♥️
The only reasons for me to buy a second copy is if there are added songs or if the copy of the record I already have is in worse condition. I will buy on CD and vinyl though. I have bought anything based on if it supposedly sounds better, any version of the album is fine with me. I have never had an album that I thought didn't sound good.
I understand buying an extra copy of a record for bonus tracks. I have done that as well. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 🤗♥️
I get various pressings of favorite Lps and some that are newly re-released, I try to support the artist. I have unopened copies of many records. For example I have 7 copies of Something Else by The Kinks of which three are first pressings. I keep trying to find perfect copies. One girlfriend recognized that I have a story for each disk. I have tried to weed out but I haven't been able to do it. When I die, I hope the kids like the collection.
Hopefully, your kids love music. My daughter will keep my jazz records but will most likely sell the rest.
It sounds like you have a great Kinks collection. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Right on! You do you Melinda! I’ve been collecting LPs for 50+ years. Now I go for (and pay for) the best sounding version available (hello, Acoustic Sounds!) Luckily the albums I desire most are ones I never had or exchanged for cds oner 30 years ago. (I know. Shoot me in the head.) I am a sentimental collector AND an audiophile. Its how many of us manifest this hobby! This video was timely for me as I have had a vinyl run in the last couple of weeks: $$$! PS Wishing you best wishes and extra strength for the move!
Thank you for the kind words. I think I lean more towards the sound quality side of things but I definitely have my sentimental side. Take care. 🤗♥️
I need to hear the difference. So on certain albums I’ll get the AP or mofi and the sacd and sometimes another lp from another master just to know what’s best. Then walk me and my friends through the good (streaming) to better (sacd) to better yet (cheap vinyl ) to best version (AP). It’s so much fun. Some say ‘it’s all about the music’. Not for me, it’s all of it and of course the music.
Just listening to the music is a lot of fun but so Is testing out vinyl and gear. I enjoy all aspects as well. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
I have the original INXS Kick CD, and the 30th Anniversary remaster and it is now one of my reference discs. It sounds amazing. I don’t see any problem with having multiple copies of the same album. Keep every one you buy.
It's a great sounding album. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda, very interesting video, really enjoyed it. A few points come to mind. First, I totally get where you are coming from with the whole original versus superior reissue thing. There are some records I want an original of, others I am happy with a reissue, and there’s no rhyme or reason to it half the time, it’s just a gut feeling. Second, record collecting is supposed to be fun, and to my mind having strict rules such as only allowing yourself one copy of an album kind of kills the fun. If two copies of the same record make you happy for different reasons, and it makes you sad to let one go, keep both! Third, I think the important thing is that we each collect mindfully and critically, so that our collecting does not become hoarding. We must be able to explain to ourselves why a particular record is in our collection and, if we cannot, be prepared to let it go. There, that’s my two pennies’ worth! Good luck with the move, greetings from London
I agree with your points. Collecting is fun and I wouldn't want to have strict rules either. I also wouldn't want my hobby to become hoarding. I'm a little too much of a neat freak for that. Lol. Thank you and take care.♥️🤗
I’m the same way when it comes to sentimentality. If it’s one of my favorite albums or bands, I like to have an OG and a reissue. I hope your move is as stress free as possible.
It's hard to let the vintage records go. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
I buy sometimes two copies of a same dvd or bluray. theres absolutely nothing wrong owning 2 same copies of a same thing. thats my opinion. great video as always beautiful melinda
I am very guilty of owning duplicate copies of my favorite albums. I'm glad I'm not alone in wanting extra copies. Thank you and take care.. 🤗♥️
Hi Melinda, you really are not alone in this. I have quite a few albums in my collection that I have 2 or more versions of. I have all the Beatles UK albums on vinyl and CD and a couple of them I even own on picture discs. Another favourite album I own 2 pressings of is Fleetwood Mac's Tango In The Night. I have an original 1987 pressing on black vinyl and a really cool reissue version on a bottle green coloured vinyl. I saw it in my local hmv store and I knew I already have the original pressing of it in my collection but after finding this really cool green pressing of the album I just couldn't pass it up. I enjoyed hearing the piece about your fond memories of the Kick album btw. INXS is one of my favourite bands too and I love that album. I have all their albums on CD right from the first one they released in 1980. IMO the early albums are quite good but it wasn't until about 1985 that they became big here in the UK. Listen Like Thieves was their first big hit album here which I think was the 5th album release by the band if I remember correctly. Take care Melinda.
What You Need was the song I remember first hearing from INXS. I instantly loved it. ♥️ Then came Kick and they became a huge band here in the US. Thank you and take care. 🤗
I tend to be an OJ collector, but I understand what you go through. I will try a reissue if my OG isn't perfect, though.
Sometimes it's nearly impossible to get an original. In those cases a good reissue will do. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.