Definitive Audiophile pressings

[HuddieLedbetter]

It sometimes makes me wonder if places like our forum contribute to the "problem" in some way, meaning, these pressing we often talk about aren't new to the public, they've been out there, it's just that "We" seem to band together and share our opinions on pressings, sometimes find a common thread (KG) and move forward on it. I say this because there have been a few KG pressing of 70's albums I've had on my list that mystically have gone way up in selling price over the last month or so.

I know we have a lot of lurkers, look at the 1 post Buy/Sell/Trade members that pop up now and again kind of projecting the idea of "Oooh, I have a captive, hungry, willing to pay whatever" group on my hands

I think everything collectable is overheated right now -- but the good news is that companies are investing so much in vinyl right now that there should be high quality releases for 12-18 most...well after demand dies down. I don't envy folks that are looking at discogs as an investment vehicle

 

[AnthonyI]

The thing I love about this thread is that is almost 2 threads in one. One is discussing high quality (and priced) audiophile releases and another that is discussing good quality and reasonably priced, though not always, versions as well.

I do love the 2 posts and I can sell to these clowns buy/sell posts. They don’t last too long

I'm with you and what I think, at least for me, what makes this topic "valid" for lack of a better word, is that pretty much to a person, if the OG is better, they'll say so, as opposed to the blind following of "Insert label here".

I do appreciate that.

 

[MikeH]

Anyone else blown away by the new Pharoah Sanders x Floating Points release? Stopped me in my tracks to be honest, feel like I'm having a religious experience. Hoping that its pressing it pressed well.

Listened to this one last night and I'm with you. It's not the most engaging listen, so I can see why some find it boring, but it really is mesmerizing to me. There are definitively times I want to throw something like this on and just zone out. Glad to have picked this one up.

you should check out some of Sun Ra’s stuff and some of Pharoah’s other work if you haven’t already. I really love the album Sleeping Beauty by Sun Ra. It’s a bit more dynamic and less one note than this Floating Points album but I have a similar experience being mesmerized by it.

 

[HayesWeighsIn]

VMP had a limited to 500 that was pressed at Pallas. There were a few other limited variants but it also has a wide release on black vinyl. You can buy it on Bandcamp and I believe the bandcamp one was pressed at RTI with lacquers cut by Bellers. I think I got the VMP one since they thought I was still a member but of course that one will likely be the last to ship...

So I’m seeing both a 140 and 180 gram black listed for sale, including on the Luka Bop webstore. Curious if the only difference is the vinyl weight, or if they’re pressed at different locations. Any insight?

 

[POGunter]

Luka Bop webstore

Nice. I almost missed this one. This is the audiophile forum. Grab the 180. Bandcamp shows it sold out.

 

[POGunter]

I don't envy folks that are looking at discogs as an investment vehicle

 

[MikeH]

So I’m seeing both a 140 and 180 gram black listed for sale, including on the Luka Bop webstore. Curious if the only difference is the vinyl weight, or if they’re pressed at different locations. Any insight?

I’m not entirely sure! I’d probably go 180...but not 100% if there’s a difference of where it’s pressed versus the 140. I was kinda surprised that VMP was Pallas but bandcamp is RTI.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Alright you enablers, I just purchased Lou Reed and Patti Smith Speakers Corner AND the AP 45 RPM John Lee Hooker and the MoFi of The Cars self-titled debut.

 

[Mather]

Alright you enablers, I just purchased Lou Reed and Patti Smith Speakers Corner AND the AP 45 RPM John Lee Hooker and the MoFi of The Cars self-titled debut.

I have all but Patti of those pressings and they're all fantastic.

 

[jamieanderson1968]

Alright you enablers, I just purchased Lou Reed and Patti Smith Speakers Corner AND the AP 45 RPM John Lee Hooker and the MoFi of The Cars self-titled debut.

The Lou Reed SC is great. Still trying to find a Patti here in Canada but I might just bite the bullet and risk buying one from overseas

 

[wynn72]

After failing the first time around I managed to grab a copy of the open sale but was tight there for a second. Was getting the same greyed “check out” button and kept refreshing until it was red and got a copy with apple pay.

Pumped to have this coming and kudos to Craft for listening to feedback and upping pressings in the future instead of doubling down on FOMO marketing.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

The Lou Reed SC is great. Still trying to find a Patti here in Canada but I might just bite the bullet and risk buying one from overseas

I ordered from JPC and got both SC release for around $65 US shipped. I have heard shipping can take a while but that everything is packaged well.

 

[Andy]

It sometimes makes me wonder if places like our forum contribute to the "problem" in some way, meaning, these pressing we often talk about aren't new to the public, they've been out there, it's just that "We" seem to band together and share our opinions on pressings, sometimes find a common thread (KG) and move forward on it. I say this because there have been a few KG pressing of 70's albums I've had on my list that mystically have gone way up in selling price over the last month or so.

I know we have a lot of lurkers, look at the 1 post Buy/Sell/Trade members that pop up now and again kind of projecting the idea of "Oooh, I have a captive, hungry, willing to pay whatever" group on my hands

Now I'm wondering which KG 70's albums I need to get before the prices get too rich.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

I have all but Patti of those pressings and they're all fantastic.

These will be my first SC releases. I have a few AP and MoFi and have not yet been disappointed.

 

[Mather]

These will be my first SC releases. I have a few AP and MoFi and have not yet been disappointed.

SC are solid. I would say a little step down from AP or Mofi but I don't really have any complaints about the few I own. Their pressing of "Crossings" is out of this world.

 

[MikeH]

I ordered from JPC and got both SC release for around $65 US shipped. I have heard shipping can take a while but that everything is packaged well.

Yea mine took around 45 days to get to me but most of that seemed to be USPS’s delay. Others have gotten them quicker. JPC was really quick to respond to me asking about a shipping update. I wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again. Shipping was insanely reasonable from Europe and their SC prices ended up being cheaper than if I ordered them from most US shops. Also have a huge selection.

 

[snoops]

These will be my first SC releases. I have a few AP and MoFi and have not yet been disappointed.

You won't be disappointed. Great label. Add this one to your want list. It's my favorite speakers corner release and is absolute fire.



Ann Peebles – Straight From The Heart (2017, 180g, Vinyl)

 

[jamieanderson1968]

For some reason JPC does not like my Canadian address. Every time I enter it into the website they reject it, so I am nervous to order from them.

 

[MikeH]

For some reason JPC does not like my Canadian address. Every time I enter it into the website they reject it, so I am nervous to order from them.

I’d just email their CS and find out. They can maybe do something manually for ya.

 

[Urbs_hott]

For some reason JPC does not like my Canadian address. Every time I enter it into the website they reject it, so I am nervous to order from them.

I tried to order from them a month ago or so and ended up chatting with their CS who told me they do not ship to Canada.