Online Vinyl Deals

[Yer Ol' Uncle D]

One of the most challenging parts of some of these bigger sales (apart from staying away from them!) is finding stuff that's both worth buying and a good deal. No doubt both of those are subjective, but I thought I'd share that The Velvet Underground's Matrix Tapes Box Set can be purchased for $112 at Udiscover:

The Velvet Underground - The Matrix Tapes Box Set - uDiscover Music

The Velvet Underground toured extensively in 1969, but set up shop in San Francisco in November and early December for a series of 18 nights over four separate engagements, the first at the Family Dog, the rest at the fabled North Beach club the Matrix. Over the course of their residency, which...

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That's $14 per LP.

It's worth every penny.

I scored one a couple years ago from France for $90 shipped. It arrived looking like this. Thru some divine intervention, it was unscathed.

 

[mingerton]

One of the most challenging parts of some of these bigger sales (apart from staying away from them!) is finding stuff that's both worth buying and a good deal. No doubt both of those are subjective, but I thought I'd share that The Velvet Underground's Matrix Tapes Box Set can be purchased for $112 at Udiscover:

The Velvet Underground - The Matrix Tapes Box Set - uDiscover Music

The Velvet Underground toured extensively in 1969, but set up shop in San Francisco in November and early December for a series of 18 nights over four separate engagements, the first at the Family Dog, the rest at the fabled North Beach club the Matrix. Over the course of their residency, which...

shop.udiscovermusic.com

That's $14 per LP.

FYI, I got this and it arrived in the mail yesterday.

The good: music is amazing and they did a great job cleaning up the sound, presumably from the original tapes. I think this may match the ORG releases (as v. 1 and v. 2 selection) or actually best it but withholding judgement because I haven't had a chance to listen to all the LPs yet.

The bad: inner-sleeves are problematic thin pieces of cardboard. Many of them did not even have glued seams. Others have start of seam splits on bottom due to heavy LPs shifting around in transit. This, then, caused several of the LPs to have paper dust and debris on them. Also, so far two of the LPs have a slight warp. DNAP, but still, this is an expensive box set (even with the discount). I may contact their customer service to see about options.

 

[Russ I]

FYI, I got this and it arrived in the mail yesterday.

The good: music is amazing and they did a great job cleaning up the sound, presumably from the original tapes. I think this may match the ORG releases (as v. 1 and v. 2 selection) or actually best it but withholding judgement because I haven't had a chance to listen to all the LPs yet.

The bad: inner-sleeves are problematic thin pieces of cardboard. Many of them did not even have glued seams. Others have start of seam splits on bottom due to heavy LPs shifting around in transit. This, then, caused several of the LPs to have paper dust and debris on them. Also, so far two of the LPs have a slight warp. DNAP, but still, this is an expensive box set (even with the discount). I may contact their customer service to see about options.

Hmmm, that sounds like quite the mixed bag. Thanks for the info and good luck with customer service. Unfortunate that they would skimp on the inner sleeves as you've described.

 

[Vinyl&Kicks86]

true story with all these deals going on my bank put a purchase freeze on my card and made me confirm with them i didn't make all my purchases against my will by calling and speaking with them. lol

 

[Russ I]

Cross-post from Neil Young thread:

Looks like Neil Young's After the Goldrush 50th anniversary package is now available at Target, and part of the Buy-2-Get-2-Free sale. That means you could get it for about $59 if you were so inclined.

Young Neil - After The Goldrush 50 Th Anniversary (Vinyl)

Read reviews and buy Young Neil - After The Goldrush 50 Th Anniversary (Vinyl) at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.

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[MikeH]

Cross-post from Neil Young thread:

I have been trying to figure out (with very little effort) what exactly this is that warrants the really expensive price tag...it's a 1LP and a 7" and that's it right?

 

[Russ I]

I have been trying to figure out (with very little effort) what exactly this is that warrants the really expensive price tag...it's a 1LP and a 7" and that's it right?

Yeah, and a supposedly limited lithograph print, and a newly designed album jacket more in line with the artist's original intentions. Definitely agree the price makes no sense.

 

[JonnyH]

I have been trying to figure out (with very little effort) what exactly this is that warrants the really expensive price tag...it's a 1LP and a 7" and that's it right?

And a lithograph!

 

[MikeH]

Fela Kuti - Vinyl box set 4 compiled by erykah ba

Read reviews and buy Fela Kuti - Vinyl box set 4 compiled by erykah ba at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.

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Last copy left. Something like $65 shipped!

 

[TheThinWhiteDuke]

Yeah, and a supposedly limited lithograph print, and a newly designed album jacket more in line with the artist's original intentions.

Part of me thinks that Neil has been prestigious enough for like...48 of those 50 years to have gotten the jacket changed if he really wanted to

 

[MikeH]

Yeah, and a supposedly limited lithograph print, and a newly designed album jacket more in line with the artist's original intentions. Definitely agree the price makes no sense.

Seems crazy to me for $100 MSRP for a 1LP! I guess litho is cool if you're a huge fan? But I love this album and don't have a great pressing and don't find myself wanting to spend even the $65 on it.

 

[Russ I]

Seems crazy to me for $100 MSRP for a 1LP! I guess litho is cool if you're a huge fan? But I love this album and don't have a great pressing and don't find myself wanting to spend even the $65 on it.

I hear you. Definitely not for me. But for anyone who might be on the fence at full retail, the Target option could be a good one.

 

[Viking Dan]

Received my copy today...not signed...but I lucked out with a very slight wobble. Doesn't affect playback and can easily be fixed with a vinyl flat.

NOS of Big Head Todd & The Monsters first album, Another Mayberry, for only $8 direct from the band, likely warped but maybe signed

Another Mayberry

Big Head Todd & The Monsters first album released in 1989. NOTE FOR VINYL EDITION: These records have been in various warehouses since the early days of the band and unfortunately most of them are warped. If you purchase one you should consider it a fun souviner, but there are no guarantees...

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Couldn't be more pleased with how this turned out.
Received mine yesterday.

Came sealed.
Very slight ring wear on on the cover.




And a slight wobble...but it plays GREAT!
Never thought I'd get an OG of this gem in my collection.
Thanks @dansomeone

 

[Rowan]

Seems crazy to me for $100 MSRP for a 1LP! I guess litho is cool if you're a huge fan? But I love this album and don't have a great pressing and don't find myself wanting to spend even the $65 on it.

They've applied a $1 to £1 ratio for the UK. Its £106 over here. Wankers!

 

[MikeH]

Couldn't be more pleased with how this turned out.
Received mine yesterday.

Came sealed.
Very slight ring wear on on the cover.


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And a slight wobble...but it plays GREAT!
Never thought I'd get an OG of this gem in my collection.
Thanks @dansomeone

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Somehow missed this one but just ordered a copy!

 

[Viking Dan]

Somehow missed this one but just ordered a copy!

I was going to buy another and keep it sealed.
But I thought I should let others get in on the deal.

 

[Russ I]

Just discovered that ClearBags is having a site-wide sale on all bags and boxes. 10% off with code GOBBLE (or LYRIC10).
I order the BLP1NF from them for my single LPs and I like them a lot. (I order slightly larger Sleeve City sleeves from Amazon for gatefolds.)

Packaging Supplies, Clear Plastic Bags, + Eco-Friendly Bags

ClearBags provides clear plastic bags, shipping boxes, zipper pouches, and packaging supplies at wholesale prices. Custom and Eco-Friendly options available.

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It's not much of a discount, but every little bit...

 

[Skalap]

20% discount on Modulor shop with the discount code WINTER2020.

Some good stuff to be found :

Four Units – Japanese Jazz Men Series Vol. 3 - Modulor Records

Sorte de All Star du jazz japonais, Four Units réunit Yasuo Arakawa à la basse, Masahiko Togashi à la batterie, Masahiko Satoh au piano et Akira Miyazawa au saxo ténor et à la flûte. Enregistré à Tokyo les 2 et 25 avril 1969 ce disque est paru la même année sur le label Union. Sur

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Leeward - Modulor Records

Leeward, paru en 1978 sur le label Union est le deuxième album du saxophoniste ténor et soprano Mabumi Yamaguchi. Déjà en formation de quartet pour son précédent album, After the Rain, paru deux ans plus tôt, Mabumi Yamaguchi change ici de musiciens pour s’entourer d’Ikuo Sakurai à la basse...

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A new Shade Of Blue - Modulor Records

Le label WEWANTSOUNDS annonce la réédition de deux superbes albums originaux dans la nouvelle série Mainstream Records Original Classics! Enregistré en 1971, ce superbe album Harold Land produit par Bob Shad est un album du cultissime Harold Land – Bobby Hutcherson Quintet qui a enregistré une...

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Awareness - Modulor Records

Le label WEWANTSOUNDS annonce la réédition de deux superbes albums originaux dans la nouvelle série Mainstream Records Original Classics ! Premier album de Buddy Terry pour le label Mainstream Records de Bob Shad. Enregistré en 1971 alors que Shad décide de signer et produire une nouvelle...

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Windows Of The Mind - Modulor Records

Il existe peu d'informations sur le trompettiste Billy Brooks. Solide musicien de session qui officiait depuis les années 50, il a joué avec, entre autres, Lionel Hampton, Cal Tjader et bien sûr Ray Charles, qui le signe sur son sous-label Crossover Records au début des années 70. S’ensuit la...

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Live Drugs - Modulor Records

The War On Drugs sortent Live Drugs, leur premier nouvel album depuis A Deeper Understanding (2017) lauréat du Grammy Award du Meilleur Album Rock, via Super High Quality, le propre label d’Adam Granduciel, le leader du groupe. Live Drugs est une collection issue de plus de 40 disques durs...

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An Ode To Escapism - Modulor Records

Où vous cacherez-vous lorsque la fin du monde approchera ? Sur An Ode To Escapism, le collectif psychédélique new-yorkais Ghost Funk Orchestra vous invite à fermer les yeux et à plonger au cœur de votre subconscient. Cordes et cuivres flottent dans les airs, tandis que les trois sirènes...

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[ShawnST]

Just discovered that ClearBags is having a site-wide sale on all bags and boxes. 10% off with code GOBBLE (or LYRIC10).
I order the BLP1NF from them for my single LPs and I like them a lot. (I order slightly larger Sleeve City sleeves from Amazon for gatefolds.)

Packaging Supplies, Clear Plastic Bags, + Eco-Friendly Bags

ClearBags provides clear plastic bags, shipping boxes, zipper pouches, and packaging supplies at wholesale prices. Custom and Eco-Friendly options available.

www.clearbags.com

It's not much of a discount, but every little bit...

Thanks. I always stock up at Newbury Comics when they do their storewide sales. Very few opportunities to get vinyl supplies at a discount!

 

[AnthonyI]

It appears Buy 2 get 1 Free is back up at Target.

BOGO : Vinyl Records | Music at Target

Dive into Target's vast vinyl records selection. From timeless classics to contemporary hits, elevate your music experience with top-quality sound.

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