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Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
Definitely.Benjie found a WHS in his collection that rates higher than what Tom found among. his 50.I have many WHS in my collection that are just "regular" records bought for $1 ir $10.We all do.That doesn't negate Tom's records he finds.Stampers... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
I found another HS. Paul Simon there goes rhymin Simon.99 cents thrift store find.About 10 records I have found like this, not from Tom.But the % is the same.That is out of 2800 lps, of which 2000 are from thrift stores.So 1 out of 200, similar to... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
Benjie,I have a dozen along with other copies of the same albums.All dozen sound better that my other pressings.WL promos are usually A+ to A++.I also have stumbled across WHS in the bargain bins. They are put on the shelf next to Toms.You are *on... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
I have cleaned Toms WHS when they arrived, listen before and after, and my final step removes a veil layer.I have done this with records cleaned ultrasonically, and extra cleaning helps them, too.Clean your records. This step is very important. 
Stratospheric audio gear prices
This has happened to vintage gear and old vinyl lps.My thoughts are that in 1977 there were 400 million in the middle class worldwide.In 2021 there are 3 billion 400 million.Pair with the realisation that the Rock Era was special and not going to ... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
A tp of Combat Rock I own was $325 USD from the UK.An A+++ better records of that title is $299.So their pricing is completely aligned with the market.And keep in mind 2500 of my lps are all thrift store finds at 10 cents to $1.99.So, I am not "ri... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
Quality isn't unknown.Their business model would collapse if they lied.I have a dozen Hot Stampers and all of them sound much better than 95% of my 2800 lps.It took 10 seconds of hearing the first one to realize it is real.I buy lots of white labe...