Vinyl Me Please Essentials

Ginormousthumbs said:
She specifically signed up for the 3 months because of this album.
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Yeah - I did the first 3 month deal for this White Stripes album, too. I can’t really complain because I already got mine, but, as others have noted, it’s pretty lackluster. The lyric book is just kind of weird. The record itself sounded kind of boring - i’m not necessarily saying that it sounds better on spotify, but I am saying that when I listened to it on spotify I was more excited about the album, and when I listened on vinyl it just seemed kinda weak. The colorway looks ok but it’s close enough to my Moses Sumney Black in Deep Red, 2014 RSD EP from last year that it’s not that unique or exciting. The cover is...fine - it has a weird finish on it that doesn’t really seem to go with their whole aesthetic.

I’m not mad since I only paid like $18 for it, but looking back on how it was marketed and then delayed but kind of built up as being such a hot product, I’m definitely underwhelmed and I’m not sure it was worth grabbing the other two albums in the deal just to make sure I didn’t miss out on this one.

I’m doing the same thing again now for Spiritualized but I’m hoping that it actually ends up being better than the plain pressings.
 
Ericj32 said:
The record itself sounded kind of boring - i’m not necessarily saying that it sounds better on spotify, but I am saying that when I listened to it on spotify I was more excited about the album, and when I listened on vinyl it just seemed kinda weak.
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This is not good! 😶😢😭😖😔

I hear some people saying it sounds really good, and even @JonnyH said he thinks this VMP pressing sounds good.....but does the Spotify version really sound better...😱

I see so a lot of people posting in the ‘What’s Spinning’ thread, their VMP copies of The White Stripes’ “De Stijl”. How do you all think it sounds!?! 🤔🤔🤔

Ericj32 - You think it doesn’t sound good (you said Spotify sounds more exciting)! 👎

@Bluecloud777 - You think the pressing sounds great! 👍

I want more opinions on this VMP pressing of De Stijl now! 🧐🙇‍♂️⚖

Is this pressing, in terms of sounds quality a:
✅ = sounds great
⚠ = sounds average/nothing special
❌ = flat, boring sound/4MWB sound quality
 
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By the way, ‘Hello Operator’ sounds amazing on the 7’’ 45RPM single VMP exclusive! I’m definitely going to compare it when I receive De Stijl and see if I think there’s a big difference! 🙇‍♂️☺️
 
NathanRicaud said:
This is not good! 😶😢😭😖😔

I hear some people saying it sounds really good, and even @JonnyH said he thinks this VMP pressing sounds good.....but does the Spotify version really sound better...🤓😱

I see so a lot of people posting in the ‘What’s Spinning’ thread, their VMP copies of The White Stripes’ “De Stijl”. How do you all think it sounds!?! 🤔🤔🤔

Ericj32 - You think it doesn’t sound good (you said Spotify sounds more exciting)! 👎

@Bluecloud777 - You think the pressing sounds great! 👍

I want more opinions on this VMP pressing of De Stijl now! 🧐🙇‍♂️⚖️

Is this pressing, in terms of sounds quality a:
✅ = sounds great
⚠️ = sounds average/nothing special
❌ = flat, boring sound/4MWB sound quality
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Is your De Stijl on the way already or are you in the second batch, Nathan?
 
NathanRicaud said:
So far then, we have majority of people saying the VMP sounds ✅! Wonder if any other vinyl nerds will come out to say they think the VMP pressing sounds ⚠️ or ❌ haha
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I've just had a look at comments about the VMP pressing on discogs and most also say it's "fantastic", "excellent" "nicely", "much better soundstage and more definition in the lower end compared to the 2010 one". Just one complains about "high noise floor on my particular copy".
 
Bluecloud777 said:
I've just had a look at comments about the VMP pressing on discogs and most also say it's "fantastic", "excellent" "nicely", "much better soundstage and more definition in the lower end compared to the 2010 one". Just one complains about "high noise floor on my particular copy".
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Selaws said:
Yeah mine sounds great to me. I haven't got another pressing to compare it to, but its better sounding that when I streamed it.
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Ahhh that’s great to hear then! If everyone on Discogs is saying it sounds great, and if Selaws also thinks it sounds great, then I’m sure it will sound fantastic! 😇😊👏👏👏
 
NathanRicaud said:
This is not good! 😶😢😭😖😔

I hear some people saying it sounds really good, and even @JonnyH said he thinks this VMP pressing sounds good.....but does the Spotify version really sound better...😱

I see so a lot of people posting in the ‘What’s Spinning’ thread, their VMP copies of The White Stripes’ “De Stijl”. How do you all think it sounds!?! 🤔🤔🤔

Ericj32 - You think it doesn’t sound good (you said Spotify sounds more exciting)! 👎

@Bluecloud777 - You think the pressing sounds great! 👍

I want more opinions on this VMP pressing of De Stijl now! 🧐🙇‍♂️⚖

Is this pressing, in terms of sounds quality a:
✅ = sounds great
⚠ = sounds average/nothing special
❌ = flat, boring sound/4MWB sound quality
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Yeah, I'm not saying that it's aggressively bad, but it definitely fell flat for me.

This is how it was marketed in the 3 for 2 deal announcement back in late March: "And, finally, in June, the Essentials Record of the Month is the 20th-anniversary edition of the sophomore album from The White Stripes, De Stijl. We worked closely with the band and Third Man Records on this release, as they asked us to do this reissue to accompany their release of De Stijl rarities in Third Man Vault." The Stooges, Stevie Nicks, and The White Stripes Coming To VMP Essentials

I was thinking, based on that description, that it would be close to the best-sounding version of this album. But I wouldn't even put this release in the top tier of VMP releases, or even the top tier of the essentials releases. I listened to it back to back with the Loretta Lynn "Coal Miner's Daughter" release because they shipped at the same time (thanks everyone for the recommendations to pick that one up). I'd listened to them both on spotify beforehand, and I was much more excited for De Stijl, based on the actual music itself. Spinning the vinyl releases backk-to-back though, Coal Miner's Daughter sounded significantly more dynamic and aggressive on my setup, and it's a GZ press.
 
NathanRicaud said:
This is not good! 😶😢😭😖😔

I hear some people saying it sounds really good, and even @JonnyH said he thinks this VMP pressing sounds good.....but does the Spotify version really sound better...😱

I see so a lot of people posting in the ‘What’s Spinning’ thread, their VMP copies of The White Stripes’ “De Stijl”. How do you all think it sounds!?! 🤔🤔🤔

Ericj32 - You think it doesn’t sound good (you said Spotify sounds more exciting)! 👎

@Bluecloud777 - You think the pressing sounds great! 👍

I want more opinions on this VMP pressing of De Stijl now! 🧐🙇‍♂️⚖

Is this pressing, in terms of sounds quality a:
✅ = sounds great
⚠ = sounds average/nothing special
❌ = flat, boring sound/4MWB sound quality
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I think it sounds great. I commented that if the 2017 version is better I don't see how.

It's clean, and full of range. ✅
 
Ethos99 said:
I think it sounds great. I commented that if the 2017 version is better I don't see how.

It's clean, and full of range. ✅
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OMG! Can’t wait to spin this classic! 😍🟥⬜⬛

I absolutely love De Stijl! I love its minimalistic and simple sound, particularly the drumming 🥁 and also love the fun, confident, romantic, raw, youthful, explosive sounds of the album! ♣♦🃏💄

It’s such an original, flirty, vibrant, charismatic album and I know this one is going to get a lot of spins in the springtime! 🍄🌺🌻🌳🕺💃

This is just a brilliant ROTM selection! ♥💯✅
 
Ericj32 said:
Yeah, I'm not saying that it's aggressively bad, but it definitely fell flat for me.

This is how it was marketed in the 3 for 2 deal announcement back in late March: "And, finally, in June, the Essentials Record of the Month is the 20th-anniversary edition of the sophomore album from The White Stripes, De Stijl. We worked closely with the band and Third Man Records on this release, as they asked us to do this reissue to accompany their release of De Stijl rarities in Third Man Vault." The Stooges, Stevie Nicks, and The White Stripes Coming To VMP Essentials

I was thinking, based on that description, that it would be close to the best-sounding version of this album. But I wouldn't even put this release in the top tier of VMP releases, or even the top tier of the essentials releases. I listened to it back to back with the Loretta Lynn "Coal Miner's Daughter" release because they shipped at the same time (thanks everyone for the recommendations to pick that one up). I'd listened to them both on spotify beforehand, and I was much more excited for De Stijl, based on the actual music itself. Spinning the vinyl releases backk-to-back though, Coal Miner's Daughter sounded significantly more dynamic and aggressive on my setup, and it's a GZ press.
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This stuff is so, so subjective ranging everywhere from the differences in gear and setup to downright just the listener's preference for a more open range of sound to a more aggressive up front mastering. Mine sounds fantastic- I also think comparing the WS mastering when they were still a very indie tier band versus a Loretta album that was recorded by Owen Bradley is just a disservice to both.
 
NathanRicaud said:
This is not good! 😶😢😭😖😔

I hear some people saying it sounds really good, and even @JonnyH said he thinks this VMP pressing sounds good.....but does the Spotify version really sound better...😱

I see so a lot of people posting in the ‘What’s Spinning’ thread, their VMP copies of The White Stripes’ “De Stijl”. How do you all think it sounds!?! 🤔🤔🤔

Ericj32 - You think it doesn’t sound good (you said Spotify sounds more exciting)! 👎

@Bluecloud777 - You think the pressing sounds great! 👍

I want more opinions on this VMP pressing of De Stijl now! 🧐🙇‍♂️⚖

Is this pressing, in terms of sounds quality a:
✅ = sounds great
⚠ = sounds average/nothing special
❌ = flat, boring sound/4MWB sound quality
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I'd say somewhere between ✅ and ⚠, perhaps a 🆗.
 
Ericj32 said:
Yeah, I'm not saying that it's aggressively bad, but it definitely fell flat for me.

This is how it was marketed in the 3 for 2 deal announcement back in late March: "And, finally, in June, the Essentials Record of the Month is the 20th-anniversary edition of the sophomore album from The White Stripes, De Stijl. We worked closely with the band and Third Man Records on this release, as they asked us to do this reissue to accompany their release of De Stijl rarities in Third Man Vault." The Stooges, Stevie Nicks, and The White Stripes Coming To VMP Essentials

I was thinking, based on that description, that it would be close to the best-sounding version of this album. But I wouldn't even put this release in the top tier of VMP releases, or even the top tier of the essentials releases. I listened to it back to back with the Loretta Lynn "Coal Miner's Daughter" release because they shipped at the same time (thanks everyone for the recommendations to pick that one up). I'd listened to them both on spotify beforehand, and I was much more excited for De Stijl, based on the actual music itself. Spinning the vinyl releases backk-to-back though, Coal Miner's Daughter sounded significantly more dynamic and aggressive on my setup, and it's a GZ press.
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Mmmmmm I definitely feel you on spinning albums back-to-back and getting disappointed and underwhelmed whenever you play a record that doesn’t as impressive as the record you played beforehand! 😩🛑

You know what I think you might need to do Eric!?!? BLAST THAT WHITE STRIPES ALBUM! Like, just go for it and play De Stijl really loud on your turntable! 🙊💡💥🤘🎸

I’ve got this crazy feeling that you need to play it loud. As a result, you will immerse yourself in that punk, explosive, fun, raw, charismatic energy of De Stijl and then the pressing will just sound ✅🔥👌🔥💎
 
Joe Mac said:
Wouldnt 7/8 be good, if we’re saying a one step or a very special OG is a 10 then 7.5 is probably as high as VMP would ever have gotten. Maybe pushing an 8 for Call Me, maybe.
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Omg Joe, that’s so strict/harsh! 🤪

I mean, I have some One-Step pressings but I have some other releases, like some Analogue Productions and some of those VMP Classics and Blue Note Tone Poet and Speakers Corner and even Friday Music pressings and some of them are a 10/10 for me! And some of the VMP Essentials and Rap & Hip-Hop releases are a 9/10 or 10/10 for me. That Salt-N-Pepa ROTM is a 10/10 in terms of sound quality for me! Same with the Jorge Ben! They sounds just so “mmmmmmm freaking good!” 👌

Also, if the best VMP pressing is like a 7.5/10 for you, that Laura Marling you just got, that I’ll also be receiving, must sound like 3/10 in comparison! Because boy, you play the Isley Brothers Classics ROTM, and then play Nulifer Yanya or Michael Kiwanuka afterwards for example, it’s like...disappointing! So all those new releases you and I are getting are all 3/10-4/10 if you are going by that metric! 👨‍⚖️
 
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