Neil Young

[Nee Lewman]

My Neil collection is a mixture of represses (new and old) and originals. They all trounce much of normal stuff.

 

[Nee Lewman]

I’m sure @Yer Ol' Uncle D could give us a rundown of definitive editions if anyone is truly interested. He might have some tips on which ones to avoid to.

 

[grendel627]

I have a 2002 German pressing which is fine. It’s a bit of an odds and sods so that might be part of it. The ORS is the 2015 reissue and I would imagine any represses moving forward would wear the badge as well.

I had the 2002 German pressing and replaced it with the 2015 ORS pressing. It was definitely an upgrade and worth the few dollars difference in price between the two.

 

[MikeH]

Purchased what I believe is this copy of Harvest:

Neil Young - Harvest

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2009 Vinyl release of "Harvest" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

As far as normal-priced reissues go, is there any better on the market?

Hendrix reissues are also up there. Usually $15-20. Think nearly all are pressed at QRP and AAA.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

The only time they are less than sonic brilliance is a couple of the official bootleg releases but that probably has more to do with the source.

Right, the tape recorder on a folding table or in some dudes shirt pocket has not proved to provide the best source material. That being Said, Carnegie Hall and The Ducks which are also apart of the official Bootleg Series sound fantastic.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Zuma kinda sucks. Haven't seen it with the typical NYA ORS labels.

Dume kicks ass though and is better album than Zuma overall.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Purchased what I believe is this copy of Harvest:

Neil Young - Harvest

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2009 Vinyl release of "Harvest" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

As far as normal-priced reissues go, is there any better on the market?

Not normal-priced but is well worth the $$ and you can now find it for a deeply discounted.

https://www.discogs.com/release/25343665-Neil-Young-Harvest

 

[Nee Lewman]

Dume kicks ass though and is better album than Zuma overall.

Yeah, Dume makes me appreciate the project more, for sure.

 

[ngower]

Not normal-priced but is well worth the $$ and you can now find it for a deeply discounted.

https://www.discogs.com/release/25343665-Neil-Young-Harvest

$75 is too much for one LP unless it's like a top three of all time for me.

As far as sub-$40 pressings go, can I do better than what I got>

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

As far as sub-$40 pressings go, can I do better than what I got>

Probably not unless you find a perfect original pressing but that seems unlikely and not worth the hassle. The NYA is quality. Pressed at either RI or Pallas and cut by Chris Bellingham Bellman. It’s hard to beat.

 

[avecigrec]

Probably not unless you find a perfect original pressing but that seems unlikely and not worth the hassle. The NYA is quality. Pressed at either RI or Pallas and cut by Chris Bellingham. It’s hard to beat.

Chris Bellingham?

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Chris Bellingham?

LOL!! Auto correct strikes again. You are probably one on the few to know where Bellingham even is.

 

[avecigrec]

LOL!! Auto correct strikes again. You are probably one on the few to know where Bellingham even is.

Figured it was an autocork thing.
I love Bellingham though.

 

[hatfieldpdx]

Figured it was an autocork thing.
I love Bellingham though.

I lived in Bellingham for about a year. It's a great town for sure!

 

[imtheocean]

Archives Vol 3 is up on NYA for streaming!

 

[GreatWagnero]

I had the 2002 German pressing and replaced it with the 2015 ORS pressing. It was definitely an upgrade and worth the few dollars difference in price between the two.

Agree. The German pressing was poorer pressing quality and sonically a notch below the Bellman cut. I have a second U.S. press from '76 and in my opinion the Bellman reissue cut is a touch better than that one, but it is very close.

 

[GreatWagnero]

Purchased what I believe is this copy of Harvest:

Neil Young - Harvest

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2009 Vinyl release of "Harvest" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

As far as normal-priced reissues go, is there any better on the market?

You are golden. I have an original Lee Hulko cut from '72 that is minty, and while the Bellman doesn't beat it, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference with a blindfold on. My gear is stupidly good and the room is properly treated and Bellman matched the original, and the original is a wonderful sounding cut. I have a few early Traffic records cut by Lee Hulko also. He knew what he was doing.

 

[Nee Lewman]

Juliana Hatfield - How To Walk Away - American Laundromat Records

Catalog Number: ALR-0071Release Date: 12/13/24 Track List: The Fact Remains Shining On This Lonely Love (feat. Richard Butler) My Baby......

www.alr-music.com

Dammit Komrade Kamala got to Neil!!!

 

[Hemotep]

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[TenderLovingKiller®]

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I wish it woulda got a box set like Harvest.