Vinyl ratings for audiophiles


I'm about to drop a ton if money on vinyl now that I've finally invested in a high end analog set up. I will probably replace a lot of my favorite records, but I don't want to repurchase anything if the vinyl isn't really high quality.

Are there any resources that pull together critic reviews so I can quickly determine if the quality of a particular album is high quality or an I stuck googling everything?
bgupton

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As reissues can run $20-45 plus depending on lp...I don't see a lot of worth repurchasing something unless its a quantum leap in performance...now granted...I listen to mainly late 70s early 80s rock...era right before digital...and the pinnacle of 24 track analogue recording...Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Ac/dc, Queen, Dire Straits, Rush, Van Halen, etc all made records during this heyday which stand the test of time...also master tapes...if even available...tend to degrade 35 years later.
Here is a quick guide...if MObile fidelity bothered to put out an audiophile LP or CD of one of your favorites....chances are it is a quality recording to begin with...that could be replaced down the road ...or may not need replacing at all. They have an archive section on their website.