I've been increasing the vinyl collection this year and have found a few old albums I enjoyed back in the 80s & 90s. Most were picked up for £5 or less.
Not all have stood the test of time, or perhaps my ears have moved on.
It's really interesting listening again now, especially having taken up guitar late in life, I hear lots of different things.
Last couple of days I have received these in the post;
Prince of The Deep Water by The Blessing.
Still strong songs and a sense if the deep south of America.
Raintown by Deacon Blue
Really accomplished first album, musically and lyrically.
Also picked up;
Montrose by Montrose
Disappointingly one toned - Sammy Hagar howling.
Clutching at Straws by Marillion
Self indulgencent Fish, but still beautiful.
Rovers Return by John Waite
A few decnet tracks but a little uninspiring.
Genesis by Genesis
It's a Phil Collins album really isn't it.
Copperhead Road by Steve Earle
Really quite brilliant, gets even better with age.
Can't Slow Down by Lionel Richie
Absolute masterpiece start to finish.
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Where did you pick up the vinyl cheap if you don't mind me asking, finding eBay a little overpriced if I'm honest. Thanks
My head said brake, but my heart cried never.
Part of the fun of collecting again (my old collection was ruined when my garage flooded ten years ago) is sourcing vinyl. There are two excellent vinyl stores in my local town of Petersfield, and I also train in the same unit as a large seller on eBay so I give them a list from time to time.
Other than that you can source stuff on Discogs and Gumtree is useful but the postage always kills you.
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
Thanks for the tips, how much on average are you picking them up for from the stores, everything seems north of £20 on eBay!!
My head said brake, but my heart cried never.
My head said brake, but my heart cried never.
Now all I need is a record player.
Most are between £8 - £15 from Vinyl Matters in Petersfield and the chat is free.
My head said brake, but my heart cried never.
Discogs is great if your jonesin' for something specific. I love perusing the used record shop when I get the chance (which has been a long time now), seeing what jumps out and finding something that's new to me. I pretty much refuse to buy new vinyls, though, as CDs are just more convenient and the sound quality is essentially the same. But finding a vintage vinyl in good condition is a fun experience.
It is of its time, but it was master of its time. I would have LOVED to see the band live back then ...
Maybe I'll have to crank it up when the Mrs goes out and re-evaluate.
I've got some fabulous albums with amazing artwork, might post some pics up later.