For me its the first or very early LP's of: Allman Brothers - "Allman Joys" "Idyllwild South" Santana - "Santana" 200 g reissue Emerson Lake and Palmer - "Emerson Lake and Palmer" and, Beethoven - "Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major" Rudolph Serkin/Ozawa/BSO
Today was interesting and fun. Being a “metal head” since I was a kid, most of the music I listened to in those days was cassette. Awhile back I purchased another members collection and it included a few original pressing “metal” classics from Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica and a few others. Today I pulled out for the first time, Iron Maiden’s Piece of Mind… damn. It was so cool to hear that album in all of the original glory. I expected it to sound kind of glaring and not so great. But, wow, I was pleasantly surprised! Made my day and brought me back a few years! Love this hobby!
Lol @tomic601 & @noromance, I saw the recommendation & added that Alberta Hunter album to my discogs bag.
Sacd’s tonight. Just finished Stacey Kent / Collection, and currently immersed in Rachmaninov / All-Night Vigil. Phoenix Chorale - Kansas City Chorale, Charles Bruffy.
It’s breathtakingly beautiful choral music. But I did order lots of vinyl today. Thrive
Congrats @geof3. Had a similar experience with Thin Lizzy last week. Don’t remember it sounding that good in high school. I bet our systems contribute a great deal. It’s funny, getting back into vinyl after a long absence, I find myself seeking the music that I listened to on vinyl in my youth. Sometimes I’ll see something that was in my parents or grandparents collection and buy it, remembering the people and places that I heard it first. Earlier today I bought
The vinyl from my youth, unfortunately, became rather thrashed and I gave those away many years ago. Even then, I repurchased several. And now, I have repurchased a number of those titles either as reissue or NM/M- in a used record. Those memories, they are something special.
Note; I saw Iron Butterfly in 1971. I believe that was their tour for the release of the album "Ball". Very entertaining concert. I purchased a fairly clean copy of "Heavy" last year. That was their very first album, before "Inagadadevida" (is that even spelled correctly?).
I didn’t start buying records and cassettes until 1972 because I had to use “my own money” . Parents objected to my music. I still have every record I ever bought except for a few on long term loan to my little brother. They’re in surprisingly great shape except for a few that made the rounds in college dorms. Those have duplicates. I always used a Discwasher and the fluid that came with it. I think it worked pretty well. I inherit junky vinyl sometimes and it usually goes to neighbors garage sales. I love my records. As often said, I have many good memories associated with my records and tapes.
I want to add that I have my parents’ and grandparent’s (33s and 78s) records. There aren’t that many and they’re frankly pretty bad (“Music for Dining” and that kind of stuff) but the covers are nostalgic. I was fascinated by them as a kid.
I have many good memories associated with my records and tapes.
I as well James. I have quite a few LP’s that by my standards today, were simply mishandled way back in the 60’s & 70’s. I’ve considered replacing them with cleaner versions, but there is an odd sentimental memory of hearing the same clicks and pops today that I’ve been used to for years, and reminds me of my friends gathering in my room spinning records….and of course…getting stoned 😉
Like you @mammothguy54, my vinyl from my youth didn’t hold up well. Stored in apple crates and moved from place to place (often in a damp basement) until I could afford a system that was never within reach. In the meantime I purchased cassettes and later, cd’s as those could be listened to on the go. I eventually carted my collection to some used record shops in Seattle’s “U” district. Each offering less than the previous establishment. @tomic601 - I did! Arrived today and all ready through the Spin Clean and matriculating through the Degritter to my turntable;
The Minus 5 / Down with Wilco Heart / Dreamboat Annie The Knack / Get the Knack Jules and the Polar Bears / Got no Breeding
+1 Nick I agree. I saw him play many times over the years, through good and not so good phases of his life and career, and he always played with such appeal and, well, joy. Some of his style - playing chords up high on the neck - was also really innovative for the time. Absolutely love the feeling of his solos. “Baby Please” on that record, for example, is right up there with any song that opens with a guitar solo.
The thing is: That album has some most excellent songwriting.
Inside your rooms, behind your walls I see your face You know I hear your call Is this some madness that’s been left unchecked Or will there always be just promises?
Running in the wilderness and dreaming in the sun And cryin’ to the sky at night for God’s eternal son
There are men that hold the key To set everybody free But they are lonely ones And if the day should come When they all can work as one There’ll be a destiny Yes, I know
Running in the wilderness and dreaming in the sun Cryin’ to the sky at night for God’s eternal son Yeah, yeah...
Suns Of Arqa / Jaggernaught Picked this one up yesterday (used) from the LRS. Very interesting indeed. Love the strong percussion & Indian influence within this album. Not sure if it's available via streaming, but worth checking out if it is.
Schumann, Saint-Saëns - Jacqueline Du Pré, The New Philharmonia Orchestra Conducted By Daniel Barenboim – Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No.1 In A Minor, Schumann: Cello Concerto In A Minor (Angel 1970)
I'll be taking my annual motorcycle trip (this time to the Michigan Upper Peninsula) starting tomorrow morning, so won't be around for a while. That said, last one for the night...
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