Definitive Audiophile pressings

Lord Diaper Baby said:
Ah, yes, I believe the U.S. CARES Act had similar provisions for people financially affected and needing to withdraw funds. I didn't pay too much attention, as I've been fortunate enough to have my livelihood unaffected and not to need the funds. I doubt anyone had traveling in mind when the taxes were waived for covid but que sera and all.

But didn't you withdraw from your fund much prior to covid? Did you have to pay 20%? If so, that sucks. If it's not super personal (although it would be personal to your "super", hey-o!), how did you get them to release your funds? I doubt you told the Aussie govt that you wanted to buy records, PT sessions, and travel?
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No, all the money I took out of my super was at the start of covid, so I didn’t have to pay 20% tax thankfully! 🙏

Yeah, not sure what people had on their minds when taking out the super. At work, one woman took it out to buy a new car, and another took it out because she owes back her sister $50,000+. A close friend took it out because he’s moving interstate and I gave my reasonings for why I took it out and he did it. Like it all depends but I can imagine a lot of people actually taking money out of their super for travelling. I mean, why not!? 🤷‍♂️

A lot of people do think it’s silly that I took out all the money from my super whilst others thought it was a great idea. Just depends on perception I guess. I’m definitely not an investor, that’s for sure 😂
 
Lord Diaper Baby said:
I haven't kept up w/ the Rocky movies, but didn't Paulie make some pro moves and invest in a health tech company that revolutionized blood tests; I'm pretty sure it all worked out for him?
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I thought he lost it all and Rocky, Adrian and Rocky Junior ended up back in Adrian's old house and that's where Rocky discovered Tommy Gun. He definitely didn't have much though as after he'd knocked out fake Don King he says 'sue me fu whaaa'
 
Rowan said:
I thought he lost it all and Rocky, Adrian and Rocky Junior ended up back in Adrian's old house and that's where Rocky discovered Tommy Gun. He definitely didn't have much though as after he'd knocked out fake Don King he says 'sue me fu whaaa'
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Yes...I was kidding. He was broke in 5 and in 6 (Rocky) Adrian is dead and he's still broke (if I'm remembering it all correctly)
 
Lord Diaper Baby said:
Yes...I was kidding. He was broke in 5 and in 6 (Rocky) Adrian is dead and he's still broke (if I'm remembering it all correctly)
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Yeah. I remember now. He's broke at the start of 6 but then he takes £10k out of his super and it sorts him out a bit. That's how he manages to buy the Restaurant (where he goes round alternately telling customers boxing tales or trying to convince them to simarly withdraw from their retirement funds
 
NathanRicaud said:
Has anyone got the ORG 45RPM pressing of John Coltrane's My Favourite Things? If so, how is the sound quality on that one? I am thinking of getting this pressing as I think it would be the definitive pressing of this classic album, but just would like to hear others' thoughts on this release first! 😊

When Acoustic Sounds has their next 15% storewide sale (In-Stock items only), these are the releases I plan on purchasing:

  • Junior Wells - Hood Man Blues
  • Jimmy Witherspoon - Evenin' Blues
  • Slim Harpo - The Original King Bee
  • Freddie King - Texas Cannonball
  • Various Artists - The Wonderful Sounds of Male Voices
  • Various Artists - The Wonderful Sounds of Female Voices
  • Hugh Masekela - Hope
Anyone here got that Analogue Productions 45RPM pressing of Ike Quebec's Soul Samba Bossa Nova? I'm thinking of getting that one too!

Also thinking of grabbing that AP 45RPM pressing of Di Meola-McLaughlin-De Lucia "Friday Night in San Fransisco"! Reviews for that one on the Acoustic Sounds website are outstanding! It seems like the real deal! Anyone got that pressing?

I cannot wait for that 15% off storewide sale! If Acoustic Sounds end up having 20% off storewide for the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, I'll be over the moon as 15% storewide is already a great deal in my opinion!
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The Junior Wells and Slim Harpo are delightful. I’ve got an original Junior Wells and the AP Slim Harpo. If your money dictates choosing between the two, choose Slim.

As far as cartridges, the Exact is a significant jump over the Elys. You’ll like it.
 
Finally got around to properly sitting down with the Mingus Ah Um MoFi One Step and I gotta say....this thing is fantastic. Dead quiet and the soundstage is phenomenal on it. I wish I had picked it up during the Target sale but if you're a fan of this album and can swing the price (and find it in stock) I don't think you would be disappointed.

I still don't think I would buy a One Step of an album that I don't truly love, but if they release a record you're a big fan of, I highly recommend picking them up. Especially since if you ever decide to sell it, they seem to more than hold their value.
 
MikeH said:
Finally got around to properly sitting down with the Mingus Ah Um MoFi One Step and I gotta say....this thing is fantastic. Dead quiet and the soundstage is phenomenal on it. I wish I had picked it up during the Target sale but if you're a fan of this album and can swing the price (and find it in stock) I don't think you would be disappointed.

I still don't think I would buy a One Step of an album that I don't truly love, but if they release a record you're a big fan of, I highly recommend picking them up. Especially since if you ever decide to sell it, they seem to more than hold their value.
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I enjoyed the Mingus One Step a heck of a lot too. One of the first jazz albums I ever heard, so I had a bit of nostalgia listening to it.
 
wmeugene said:
I enjoyed the Mingus One Step a heck of a lot too. One of the first jazz albums I ever heard, so I had a bit of nostalgia listening to it.
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Yea--every time I say I am not going to buy another One Step, then I take a listen to one of mine and really have to hold myself back. Luckily, I have no interest in the Stevie Ray Vaughan or some of the rumored upcoming ones. If they end up doing an ELO album i MAY pick it up if I can find a good deal. Sometimes I'm happy that MoFi's A&R is ancient and doesn't pick a ton of records I feel the need to own.
 
MikeH said:
Yea--every time I say I am not going to buy another One Step, then I take a listen to one of mine and really have to hold myself back. Luckily, I have no interest in the Stevie Ray Vaughan or some of the rumored upcoming ones. If they end up doing an ELO album i MAY pick it up if I can find a good deal. Sometimes I'm happy that MoFi's A&R is ancient and doesn't pick a ton of records I feel the need to own.
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I’d there a list of upcoming releases?
 
HiFi Guy said:
I’d there a list of upcoming releases?
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There have been a lot of rumored releases but apparently a bunch have been pulled because of licensing issues. There was a preorder release for Somethin' Else from a shop in Europe I believe but I haven't seen anything official on it. The Stevie Ray Vaughn is the only officially announced next one and I believe that's already up for pre-order.

One of my One Steps (maybe it's Mingus Ah Um?) has a printout that has Blood Sweat And Tears self-titled listed as coming up. This is the rumored list I have seen floating around:

Blood, Sweat And Tears - Blood, Sweat And Tears (second album)
Paul Simon - Still Crazy After All These Years
Electric Light Orchestra ‎- Eldorado (probably not happening anymore)

Paul Simon - There Goes Rhymin’ Simon
Elvis Presley - From Elvis in Memphis
Cannonball Adderly - Somethin’ Else
Muddy Waters - Folk Singer
Eric Clapton - Unplugged
Boston - Boston (probably not happening)

I have also seen rumors of:
Miles Davis Kind Of Blue 2LP 45rpm 200g Clarity Vinyl Analogue Productions UHQR (AUHQR 0004-45)
Miles Davis Kind Of Blue 1LP 33rpm 200g Clarity Vinyl Analogue Productions UHQR (AUHQR 0004)
 
MikeH said:
There have been a lot of rumored releases but apparently a bunch have been pulled because of licensing issues. There was a preorder release for Somethin' Else from a shop in Europe I believe but I haven't seen anything official on it. The Stevie Ray Vaughn is the only officially announced next one and I believe that's already up for pre-order.

One of my One Steps (maybe it's Mingus Ah Um?) has a printout that has Blood Sweat And Tears self-titled listed as coming up. This is the rumored list I have seen floating around:

Blood, Sweat And Tears - Blood, Sweat And Tears (second album)
Paul Simon - Still Crazy After All These Years
Electric Light Orchestra ‎- Eldorado (probably not happening anymore)

Paul Simon - There Goes Rhymin’ Simon
Elvis Presley - From Elvis in Memphis
Cannonball Adderly - Somethin’ Else
Muddy Waters - Folk Singer
Eric Clapton - Unplugged
Boston - Boston (probably not happening)

I have also seen rumors of:
Miles Davis Kind Of Blue 2LP 45rpm 200g Clarity Vinyl Analogue Productions UHQR (AUHQR 0004-45)
Miles Davis Kind Of Blue 1LP 33rpm 200g Clarity Vinyl Analogue Productions UHQR (AUHQR 0004)
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I’d be in for Blood Sweat and Tears.

I’ve got an OG MoFi Elvis.

Also AP Muddy- so I’m good there.

I’ve got Clapton Unplugged as well. I’ve played it once. I’m still burned out on that from my days in retail stereo sales.

What’s with the cancellations?
 
HiFi Guy said:
I’d be in for Blood Sweat and Tears.

I’ve got an OG MoFi Elvis.

Also AP Muddy- so I’m good there.

I’ve got Clapton Unplugged as well. I’ve played it once. I’m still burned out on that from my days in retail stereo sales.

What’s with the cancellations?
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I had heard that there are licensing issues with some titles but don't know much more than that. ELO was the main one for that list that I'd want but looking likely that it got pulled. The other titles I don't love enough to warrant dropping $125+ on. There are also other good pressings as you mentioned of those that would be cheaper and quality wouldn't be THAT different for me for an album I don't absolutely need at One Step quality.
 
HiFi Guy said:
I’d be in for Blood Sweat and Tears.

I’ve got an OG MoFi Elvis.

Also AP Muddy- so I’m good there.

I’ve got Clapton Unplugged as well. I’ve played it once. I’m still burned out on that from my days in retail stereo sales.

What’s with the cancellations?
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IIRC that Elvis MoFi is from the smiley EQ era, so this version would likely sound quite different.

Personally I'm happy with my super cheap original though!
 
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Couldn't Stand the Weather

Couldn't Stand the Weather:Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
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SRV preorder on The Sound of Vinyl is up--I believe coupon code: 30OFF!FALL will get you another 30% off this price bringing it down to $81.

Harry Nilsson Nilsson Schmilsson MoFi Preorder is also up:
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Nilsson Schmilsson

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Bringing it down to around $30.
 
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