from_my_stacks
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Anyone grab anything on bandcamp friday? I picked up
Jazz
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avecigrec
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Finally getting around to checking out JID008. I'd say this and JID002 (Roy Ayers) are the strongest releases of the series by far. Even with that in mind, though, I'm more inclined to agree with @kafunis and @agutierrezb - I had very high hopes for this series, and don't think and don't think any of it is bad, per see, but I just haven't been blown away in the ways I expected to be when the series was announced last year.
Selaws
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Well, this was a nice surprise that turned up this morning.
I can't believe it was so cheap, looks like a fantastic set.
As usual with Amazon, there was a bit of damage (a slight split to the left that's actually not that noticeable and doesn't go all the way through) and the inners are pretty much all slightly seam split, but for that price I'm fine with it as long as the records are decent.
Great find and thanks so much for sharing @Andy!
Great to see you got it, I'm hoping mine will arrive tomorrow.
Was it packed well? I'm a bit nervous a I have the Lee Morgan on order from Amazon Italy. My recent order from Amazon Uk have just been thrown in a box without a mailer and without much packing.
Selaws
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Honestly......not great. It came in their standard mailer without any extra padding. It wasn't the worst that I have seen but certainly not what you would hope for.
I also have the Lee Morgan ordered from Amazon Italy as well so I'm hoping they use something a bit better to pack it. The box set will be a lot bigger than the Miles Davis one though so I'm really hoping they don't just throw it in a regular box with paper.
Hopefully it'll be boxed well
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MikeH
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very strange...Grant Green - Solid is marked as "coming soon" on the MMJ page but not sure how long ago that happened. I only noticed because my distill plugin chimed on friday and i noticed that difference.
It won't be.
A. The Amazon warehouse picker has seconds to pack and tape the box. They don't know how much it costs and don't care - they keep their jobs by units packed, not by quality of packing.
B. At best they will throw a bit of bubble wrap in. That is all they have time for. They don't have time to try different box sizes. They grab the biggest and throw a bit of bubble wrap in. On to the next one.
C. You are getting that shipping free. There is no free. You get the fastest packing job inhumanly possible.
D. Buy at a store. That way you know it will be fine. Hoping doesn't work.
E. Jeff Bezos loves you and thanks you for helping send him to space.
The Denmarkian Wonder
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Always select giftwrap when ordering big items like books or box-sets. They put the item in a thick gift bag and usually a little more padding in the shipping box. Little annoying having to add an extra expense but it cuts down on the damaged items you have to return for a new one. Also, you end up with a collection of gift bags you can reuse
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Also select giftwrap when ordering big items like books or box-sets. They put the item in a thick gift bag and usually a little more padding in the shipping box. Little annoying having to add an extra expense but it cuts down on the damaged items you have to return for a new one. Also, you end up with a collection of gift bags you can reuse
Great tip
This arrived today, looks like someone had done a dance on the box. As you can imagine the sleeves are a bit creased. If the records play ok I won't bother returning them. I'm getting bored of returning stuff.
ducktree
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Miles Box boxset arrived already from Italy! Box is in great shape, first record is flat and quiet, so that's a good start. Really excited to dig into these performances. As much as I love this quintet I don't know that I've ever heard any concert recordings. Thanks again for the tip on this folks.
Poly-Rythmo
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Decent best of the year so far list
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THE BEST JAZZ ALBUMS 2021 (SO FAR)
This album was recorded 45 years ago but sound so fresh like a recent release from a young band. Previously unreleased Marcos Resende & Index self-titled de
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Further observations:
A. I have my Lee Morgan Lighthouse box today.
B. It has been shipped to physical stores this week for release next Friday.
C. It is perfect. No need to worry about Amazon shipping.
D. Free pickup, in store.
E. If you cultivate a relationship with a good local independent shop, they will be nice to you.
F. Jeff Bezos - lost another one.
MikeH
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Vinyl Records, SACDs, DVD Audio, Audiophile Equipment|Acoustic Sounds
Acoustic Sounds Audiophile Vinyl Records
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Saw a bunch of Sam Record pressings are in stock over at AS. Not sure if they are new restocks or have been around for awhile!
MikeH
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This one may be intriguing too.
I started reading about this label recently after someone mentioned it. They have pressed some interesting concerts but the price tag seemed excessive when I checked. Most of the ones they had released were sold out and expensive on discogs. Seems like they have some other cool titles coming out soon:
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Vinyl Records, SACDs, DVD Audio, Audiophile Equipment|Acoustic Sounds
Acoustic Sounds Audiophile Vinyl Records
store.acousticsounds.com
I started reading about this label recently after someone mentioned it. They have pressed some interesting concerts but the price tag seemed excessive when I checked. Most of the ones they had released were sold out and expensive on discogs. Seems like they have some other cool titles coming out soon:
Store
Free shipping on purchases of £70 or more, with delivery within 24 hours. Each recording is available in the following formats: Vinyl with a 16-bit AIFF file download card Ultra-HD 24-bit 176.4 kHz CD Digipack
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Selaws
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A few months ago a lot of Instagram users (?) started posting about these releases. From what I read they generally are really good but the price point is obviously very high. On top of that, I think a lot of Instagram users suffered FOMO and began to buy them up, as they were available for quite a while but started selling out shortly after.This one may be intriguing too.
Vinyl Records, SACDs, DVD Audio, Audiophile Equipment|Acoustic Sounds
Acoustic Sounds Audiophile Vinyl Recordsstore.acousticsounds.com
I started reading about this label recently after someone mentioned it. They have pressed some interesting concerts but the price tag seemed excessive when I checked. Most of the ones they had released were sold out and expensive on discogs. Seems like they have some other cool titles coming out soon:
Store
Free shipping on purchases of £70 or more, with delivery within 24 hours. Each recording is available in the following formats: Vinyl with a 16-bit AIFF file download card Ultra-HD 24-bit 176.4 kHz CD Digipack
I haven't heard them so I can't comment but did look into getting one. In the end, I showed restraint (rare for me) as there was nothing that I felt I realllly needed. Would be interesting to hear if anyone here has one though.
MikeH
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Having it on AS (with free shipping) instead of having to order from Europe makes the price more feasible for me. The upcoming titles are interesting—I might see if I can get the Getz/Gilberto one.
JohnnyCashFan
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Would love the Parlan and Johnny C but not at $100 + ea