What Are You Listening To? (Part Deux)

pumpkinman wrote: »

New arrival






The Zombies • Odessey And Oracle
Mono

Thoughts?

Fifth U.S. release. Released in a double fatboy jewel CD case.
This release has DIDP 020204 * ** *****, also has the DADC 'D' logo added to the plastic hub.
Silver Columbia labels with text in black. Black circle with triangle is on both discs.
Sounds good to me.

aprazer402 wrote: »

Actually I'm not listening. I may not even open it.

It heard it when it was first released in 1973. I think it's overrated (opinion). Also because it's been scarce for years, people think it must be great. I listened to it streaming a couple times before I decided to buy it. I like some of Stevie Nicks singing later in her career.

Rhino just remastered and reissued it on various LP's, some are in limited numbers, 45's, and on one CD.

I felt I could afford the $14.98 CD price, just to say I have it again, but not +$45.00 on vinyl.

I much prefer the original Peter Green Fleetwood Mac groups more than the latter ones.

I picked a copy with pink vinyl for $26

1995 "re-master" DADC re-issue;


David Gilmour sings on a tune.
Mel Collins plays sax on three tunes.

Hard Rock from '73;


backing vocals by Jennie Haan (Babe Ruth)

Supersister • Iskander

I try to purchase most of my used records in local record stores, so I can visually examine them. Plus it's still fun to do once in a while. There are about 8-12 in the Omaha-Lincoln, NE & Council Bluffs, IA area I live in. I also like to go to two large used record flea markets held here in the spring and fall.

Most "on-line" record sellers DO use the most common record "grading" system. Most of us know what that is. Goldmine considers VG+ and E similar (no E+ or E- used).

I saw the one below on eBay today, some seller's really try to stretch things a bit.
Their addition of the E+ and E- grades really changes things IMO.

Has anyone seen any other odd record grading methods? I prefer to use the term "grading" vs. "rating".

Edit: You really can't tell 100% from looking at a record how well it will play or sound.
I've got pristine records that have tons of record noise and others that look scruffy that you
can hardly hear anything between cuts and the music is very dynamic sounding.

aprazer402 wrote: »

I try to purchase most of my used records in local record stores, so I can visually examine them. Plus it's still fun to do once in a while. There are about 8-12 in the Omaha-Lincoln, NE & Council Bluffs, IA area I live in. I also like to go to two large used record flea markets held here in the spring and fall.

Most "on-line" record sellers DO use the most common record "grading" system. Most of us know what that is. Goldmine considers VG+ and E similar (no E+ or E- used).

I saw the one below on eBay today, some seller's really try to stretch things a bit.
Their addition of the E+ and E- grades really changes things IMO.

Has anyone seen any other odd record grading methods? I prefer to use the term "grading" vs. "rating".

Edit: You really can't tell 100% from looking at a record how well it will play or sound.
I've got pristine records that have tons of record noise and others that look scruffy that you
can hardly hear anything between cuts and the music is very dynamic sounding.

I refuse to buy used LP’s online because I’ve been stung to many times do to improper grading.

Stan Ridgway • Mosquitos

Moody Blues since this morning. I took my sister to see them on their
first comeback tour.

This just came in the mail;
Hard Rock from Lima Peru. The original is Impossibly rare (50 copies)

An addition to my Audio Masters Plus series;