Vinyl Me Please Anthology

suzycreamcheese said:
For the folks who already received their Anthology but wait for the unboxing: At least have a good look at your secrecy sleeves. Last episode is all jumbled up in mine. Missing one record while another one is twice in there.
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Which is exactly the reason I opened all of mine. Not waiting until the last minute to find out they sent me duplicates or damaged records.
 
I find with these anthologies that I like the earlier LPs most, and this leads me to believe that (because everyone is like me), that they could be hugely successful if they did an anthology that spanned a few years. Like Chess Blues 1968-1970. These labels generally have a sweet spot that appeals to most people, and I'd rather have a bunch of earlier LPs vs later.
 
Doctor_of_Jazz said:
I find with these anthologies that I like the earlier LPs most, and this leads me to believe that (because everyone is like me), that they could be hugely successful if they did an anthology that spanned a few years. Like Chess Blues 1968-1970. These labels generally have a sweet spot that appeals to most people, and I'd rather have a bunch of earlier LPs vs later.
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I was the same way on the Motown anthology. Just didnt get into the later stuff. I opted to buy some other copies of the first 4 I believe. Exposing me to good music at least, even if not primo pressings.
 
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My Stax Anthology has been 30 minutes away in Jersey City for a week. The red is where I am in proximity to where Jersey City is to show how close it is. It’s just a hop and a skip away. It’s maddening.

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btf1980 said:
My Stax Anthology has been 30 minutes away in Jersey City for a week. The red is where I am in proximity to where Jersey City is to show how close it is. It’s just a hop and a skip away. It’s maddening.

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The Jersey City Distribution center is such a wild card. Once it gets there, you're getting your order anywhere from the next day to next week.
 
btf1980 said:
My Stax Anthology has been 30 minutes away in Jersey City for a week. The red is where I am in proximity to where Jersey City is to show how close it is. It’s just a hop and a skip away. It’s maddening.

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I always opt to get "all updates" when I'm in this situation. Not sure that it does anything than psychologically make me feel better, but I like to think there's someone at USPS that has a report showing packages with notification updates that are going nowhere. Additionally, when there is any kind of status change, you'll be notified asap.
 
Webb_615 said:
I was the same way on the Motown anthology. Just didnt get into the later stuff. I opted to buy some other copies of the first 4 I believe. Exposing me to good music at least, even if not primo pressings.
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Yep, exactly my thought on the Motown. I'll never listen to the last four.
 
Doctor_of_Jazz said:
Ha! That was the last "good" one IMO. I never read the notes, but believe I read she was married to Stevie Wonder. You can hear his influence on that LP.

The three after were a definite step down. And the first four are pretty damn amazing! I wouldn't have bought those otherwise.
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For me, I love all of them, except for the 6th release! I absolutely love the Teena Marie & Erykah Badu release! Especially the Erykah Badu one! It sounds spectacular! I get so much joy out of listening to Teena Marie’s It Must Be Magic! You can hear Rick James’ signature sound and charisma all over that LP! Teena Marie’s vocals are outstanding too!

That 6th release (I forgot the woman’s name.......maybe Tata Vega?) was enjoyable but not as enjoyable compared to the other 7 exclusives!
 
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