Noobie. Vinyl reissues. Am I expecting too much?

I was also brought up on the clicks and pops of vinyl not to mention other anomalies . But once CD players and DAC's improved I became less tolerant of these issues . Eventually I parted with my analog rig , no regrets .

I was perhaps a little unclear in my post. I'm not new to vinyl - just to "new" vinyl and to this forum. I have been listening to vinyl since the late 50's though not critically for many of those years. I have about 2,000 albums so I am familiar with clicks and pops and imperfections.

What I was not clear on was the quality I could expect from "new" vinyl pressings in the $50 - $120 range compared to older records I have been buying for $0.50-$5. I took mofi's advice and read everything I could find that was already posted. That information and the other posts on this thread have given me the information I was seeking. In future, I'll be sure to read everything I can find before asking a question.

Trehane, I understand what you are getting at and have found that some manufacturers of "new" vinyl face the problems of sloppy execution that plague many products. Some high-priced LPs have arrived with warped edges (which can be put down to pulling the LP off the machine too early), improperly placed labels, etc. Most, however, have been very quiet, beautifully pressed and wonderful reissues of almost-impossible-to find classics.

so, while we should expect the best unfortunately the results do not always meet the highest mark.

You all weren't real helpful and to any one looking into getting into vinyl your responses were kind of flippant. Someone wondering whether to purchase $50 new LP's wouldn't be too encouraged to start based on what you've said. Kind of hurting yourself if you truly love vinyl. Not trying to cause trouble but vinyl lovers seem to sing the praises of records then continually discuss a litany of difficult and expensive steps one must take to enjoy them. By the way I do enjoy vinyl and some records sound good some don't. Good sounding records sound good even on my old Phillips turntable bad sound bad. I haven't bought a NEW LP in twenty years. Cheap ones at flea markets are low risk and large reward when you find a GOOD ONE.

I'm just not interested in *any* Lps at $30 to $50 each. Guess I'm not a true audiophile.