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Is heavy vinyl worth it?

I just got into vinyl and am starting to build a vinyl collection starting from zero records. I bought an OJC copy of Sonny Rollins' Way Out West and it sounds great even on just regular vinyl. I'm wondering if buying the heavy vinyl (180g, 200g) is worth it in general...they're upwards of $30 in some cases. Do they really sound better? What are the advantages? Is it a longevity issue? Do the heavy vinyl versions sometimes contain better remastering?

Thanks,
Winston
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How about Sonny Rollins "Way Out West" at 45 rpm? This limited edition vinyl record can be had for $50.

Check out this link:

http://www.analogueproductions.com/jazz/details.cfm?title_id=6009

Can one tell the difference? Yes.

Is it worth it? I know many in my audiophile group that have all twenty-five records in this edition.

Only you can decide whether it's worth it to you.
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