Red Mosquito

VinylGuy wrote:nice selection...ATCQ is a must.

Good enough to be the 2nd hip hop addition to my burgeoning vinyl collection.

Gods' Die wrote:The wife got me a turntable for Xmas. She got me Band of Horses, Neutral Milk Hotel, and VU & Nico. With my Discover rewards dollars I got Wu-Tang, I See a Darkness, Southern Rock Opera, Rain Dogs, I Might Be Wrong, A Tribe Called Quest, Exile on Main St, Beggars Banquet, Ziggy Stardust.

Along with a bunch of stuff I found cheap and used a couple weeks ago. Little Feat, Kris Kristofferson, Kinks, Pixies' Doolittle, Warren Zevon, Swordfishtrombones, and a ton other I can't remember right now.

I'm addicted.

I'm assuming you bought that new, and while the exile reissue is nicely packaged, etc the original pressings are a thing of sonic beauty in all their dirty-production-glory. If you see one second hand in decent shape you should snag it and you'll probably ditch the repress. I've been down this road

southp wrote:

Gods' Die wrote:The wife got me a turntable for Xmas. She got me Band of Horses, Neutral Milk Hotel, and VU & Nico. With my Discover rewards dollars I got Wu-Tang, I See a Darkness, Southern Rock Opera, Rain Dogs, I Might Be Wrong, A Tribe Called Quest, Exile on Main St, Beggars Banquet, Ziggy Stardust.

Along with a bunch of stuff I found cheap and used a couple weeks ago. Little Feat, Kris Kristofferson, Kinks, Pixies' Doolittle, Warren Zevon, Swordfishtrombones, and a ton other I can't remember right now.

I'm addicted.

I'm assuming you bought that new, and while the exile reissue is nicely packaged, etc the original pressings are a thing of sonic beauty in all their dirty-production-glory. If you see one second hand in decent shape you should snag it and you'll probably ditch the repress. I've been down this road

Yeah. Believe me, if I ever find it used in a shop somewhere I'll buy it immediately. The wife didn't get me the best turntable (no counter weight on the arm) so I'm not buying records that I want to have forever. Putting about a $25 limit on them while I get into collecting, and looking at a lot of used ones less than $10.

I a couple years when I upgrade the system I'll start the hunt for more rare, expensive records.

It may not be everybody's thing, but I want to give a quick shout-out and say that Iron And Wine's "The Shepherd's Dog" is one of the best-sounding LPs I own.

Edit: Also ordered the dub version of "Dream River" and I'm pumped for it to arrive next week!

Gods' Die wrote:

southp wrote:

Gods' Die wrote:The wife got me a turntable for Xmas. She got me Band of Horses, Neutral Milk Hotel, and VU & Nico. With my Discover rewards dollars I got Wu-Tang, I See a Darkness, Southern Rock Opera, Rain Dogs, I Might Be Wrong, A Tribe Called Quest, Exile on Main St, Beggars Banquet, Ziggy Stardust.

Along with a bunch of stuff I found cheap and used a couple weeks ago. Little Feat, Kris Kristofferson, Kinks, Pixies' Doolittle, Warren Zevon, Swordfishtrombones, and a ton other I can't remember right now.

I'm addicted.

I'm assuming you bought that new, and while the exile reissue is nicely packaged, etc the original pressings are a thing of sonic beauty in all their dirty-production-glory. If you see one second hand in decent shape you should snag it and you'll probably ditch the repress. I've been down this road

Yeah. Believe me, if I ever find it used in a shop somewhere I'll buy it immediately. The wife didn't get me the best turntable (no counter weight on the arm) so I'm not buying records that I want to have forever. Putting about a $25 limit on them while I get into collecting, and looking at a lot of used ones less than $10.

I a couple years when I upgrade the system I'll start the hunt for more rare, expensive records.

Do I need to give her a good talking to?

Strat wrote:

Gods' Die wrote:

southp wrote:

Gods' Die wrote:The wife got me a turntable for Xmas. She got me Band of Horses, Neutral Milk Hotel, and VU & Nico. With my Discover rewards dollars I got Wu-Tang, I See a Darkness, Southern Rock Opera, Rain Dogs, I Might Be Wrong, A Tribe Called Quest, Exile on Main St, Beggars Banquet, Ziggy Stardust.

Along with a bunch of stuff I found cheap and used a couple weeks ago. Little Feat, Kris Kristofferson, Kinks, Pixies' Doolittle, Warren Zevon, Swordfishtrombones, and a ton other I can't remember right now.

I'm addicted.

I'm assuming you bought that new, and while the exile reissue is nicely packaged, etc the original pressings are a thing of sonic beauty in all their dirty-production-glory. If you see one second hand in decent shape you should snag it and you'll probably ditch the repress. I've been down this road

Yeah. Believe me, if I ever find it used in a shop somewhere I'll buy it immediately. The wife didn't get me the best turntable (no counter weight on the arm) so I'm not buying records that I want to have forever. Putting about a $25 limit on them while I get into collecting, and looking at a lot of used ones less than $10.

I a couple years when I upgrade the system I'll start the hunt for more rare, expensive records.

Do I need to give her a good talking to?

Naw. I'm gonna keep it for a year minimum to spare feelings then find a high quality used table.

Gods' Die wrote:

Strat wrote:

Gods' Die wrote:

southp wrote:

Gods' Die wrote:The wife got me a turntable for Xmas. She got me Band of Horses, Neutral Milk Hotel, and VU & Nico. With my Discover rewards dollars I got Wu-Tang, I See a Darkness, Southern Rock Opera, Rain Dogs, I Might Be Wrong, A Tribe Called Quest, Exile on Main St, Beggars Banquet, Ziggy Stardust.

Along with a bunch of stuff I found cheap and used a couple weeks ago. Little Feat, Kris Kristofferson, Kinks, Pixies' Doolittle, Warren Zevon, Swordfishtrombones, and a ton other I can't remember right now.

I'm addicted.

I'm assuming you bought that new, and while the exile reissue is nicely packaged, etc the original pressings are a thing of sonic beauty in all their dirty-production-glory. If you see one second hand in decent shape you should snag it and you'll probably ditch the repress. I've been down this road

Yeah. Believe me, if I ever find it used in a shop somewhere I'll buy it immediately. The wife didn't get me the best turntable (no counter weight on the arm) so I'm not buying records that I want to have forever. Putting about a $25 limit on them while I get into collecting, and looking at a lot of used ones less than $10.

I a couple years when I upgrade the system I'll start the hunt for more rare, expensive records.

Do I need to give her a good talking to?

Naw. I'm gonna keep it for a year minimum to spare feelings then find a high quality used table.

What'd she get ya??

Also, come up to Vail saturday. We are gonna ski/grill/do the minturn mile.

The $150 Audio Technicas table. I've got a bday party in Denver Saturday. No shredding for me this weekend.

blasted Live on ten legs yesterday after a while...Arms Aloft is nice.

Picked up
Give Till It's Gone - Ben Harper
The Battle of Los Angeles - RATM
Siamese Dream - Pumpkins

Oh - and my Sevens box set showed up too

Just went treasure hunting at the local antique and thrift stores and after a couple hours of sifting through countless Barbara Streisand records I walked away with

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd - Obscured By Clouds
MC5 - Kick Out the Jams
Jethro Tull - Aqualung

pretty good pick ups, nothing I haven't heard a million times, but stuff I've wanted on wax since I started collecting.

Patman wrote:Just went treasure hunting at the local antique and thrift stores and after a couple hours of sifting through countless Barbara Streisand records I walked away with

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd - Obscured By Clouds
MC5 - Kick Out the Jams
Jethro Tull - Aqualung

pretty good pick ups, nothing I haven't heard a million times, but stuff I've wanted on wax since I started collecting.

which actor was the best batman?

Alex wrote:

Patman wrote:Just went treasure hunting at the local antique and thrift stores and after a couple hours of sifting through countless Barbara Streisand records I walked away with

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd - Obscured By Clouds
MC5 - Kick Out the Jams
Jethro Tull - Aqualung

pretty good pick ups, nothing I haven't heard a million times, but stuff I've wanted on wax since I started collecting.

which actor was the best batman?

Kevin Conroy...if voice acting counts, if not, then either Christian Bale or Adam West

Patman wrote:Just went treasure hunting at the local antique and thrift stores and after a couple hours of sifting through countless Barbara Streisand records I walked away with

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd - Obscured By Clouds
MC5 - Kick Out the Jams
Jethro Tull - Aqualung

pretty good pick ups, nothing I haven't heard a million times, but stuff I've wanted on wax since I started collecting.

Damn...what condition are those all in?

Gods' Die wrote:

Patman wrote:Just went treasure hunting at the local antique and thrift stores and after a couple hours of sifting through countless Barbara Streisand records I walked away with

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd - Obscured By Clouds
MC5 - Kick Out the Jams
Jethro Tull - Aqualung

pretty good pick ups, nothing I haven't heard a million times, but stuff I've wanted on wax since I started collecting.

Damn...what condition are those all in?

Dark Side of the Moon has a little cover wear, but the it's one of the first few pressings, still had a poster and the stickers inside.. the record plays great, it just needed a good cleaning. Picked that up for $6

Obscured By Clouds is in almost perfect condition, haven't done any research on it yet.

Kick Out the Jams is in very good condition with the exception of a little cover wear.

Aqualung is in OK condition... I wasn't going to pass it up for $3.


I'd say it was well worth the dig... I think I spent like $16 on all four records. I like going to antique stores for used vinyl because there is a bigger chance that the person selling the records doesn't know what they have.

A couple of packages were just left on my doorstep in the deep freeze the other day.



Sevens arrived via Seattle
Red LB arrived via New Zealand, thanks to our very own Rangi Guy.

Patman wrote:...
I'd say it was well worth the dig... I think I spent like $16 on all four records. I like going to antique stores for used vinyl because there is a bigger chance that the person selling the records doesn't know what they have.

This is a good comment. I get dragged to a lot of antique stores or flea market things because my girlfriend likes old furniture and decorating. So I end up wandering and if you're patient enough to sift through the dusty milk crates you can find some good stuff. A few weeks ago I bought a Bowie and REM record that were missing from my collection, both were in perfect shape for a couple of buck each. The only time they gouge at those places is when it's Beatles, or Elvis or Stones as they know they can charge a premium.

No vinyl buying going on these days? I find I went nuts for a while around the holidays and I fell more or less satisfied for the time being.

Haven't bought anything in weeks - haven't really been looking either. Having said that if I get much more I'm going to have to build a new storage area for my vinyl

Recent buys/orders (all haven't arrived yet):

Bill Callahan - Have Fun With God
Alice In Chains - Jar of Flies / Sap
Lambchop - Nixon
Destroyer - Five Spanish Songs
Smog - Knock Knock
Smog - Dongs of Sevotion
Palace Music - Lost Blues And Other Songs
Band of Horses - Acoustic At The Ryman