Vinyl Me Please Essentials

Joe Mac said:
If it was “Is This It” I’d kinda be on the same page, although I have the actual MOV release of that one and it sounds mega, but for Room on Fire I’m just not at all curious lol. Plus I’m not rejoining an expensive circus thst always flatters to deceive and disappointsz
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MOV actually kicks ass on is this it. I had the original EU press and the MOV sounded way better. The newest white version of that album is the same runout from MOV so I'm pretty thoroughly satisfied with that album now in terms of a great sounding copy with a fun asthetic.

Pretty much same for room on fire, pretty sure Newbury wouldn't have done anything special with their mix but it sounds great to me as well.

I don't necessarily want to give vmp money but they have credit of mine still which I need to use. I also see the exchange rate is in favour right now.

Does anyone know if you can use your credits when you sign up for membership?
 
Rowan said:
I've the Rough Trade of Is This It and it's absolute dog shit.

Joe - I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this but I've no interest in next month's three picks so if you want, and it's in swaps, I'll grab you one. I'm on the 12 month bridge so it should be cheapish enough. If not its store credit for me
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Cheers I really appreciate the offer and for a different album I’d have 100% taken you up on that. As it is, MOV did a really good job with their first 3 albums so apart from VMP I’m actually really quite happy with it. I can well imagine that Rough Trade dropped the ball, their own label isn’t known for the high quality of its pressings...
 
uvwxVinyl said:
MOV actually kicks ass on is this it. I had the original EU press and the MOV sounded way better. The newest white version of that album is the same runout from MOV so I'm pretty thoroughly satisfied with that album now in terms of a great sounding copy with a fun asthetic.

Pretty much same for room on fire, pretty sure Newbury wouldn't have done anything special with their mix but it sounds great to me as well.

I don't necessarily want to give vmp money but they have credit of mine still which I need to use. I also see the exchange rate is in favour right now.

Does anyone know if you can use your credits when you sign up for membership?
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Here is a trick that it’s worth trying. That’s a single LP that is $39 in store if they still have stock and it’s been added to the store to buy yet.

When I log onto the system first and then go into the store and add an album to my basket it treats me as a member and still gives me free shipping. If that works for you: (a) you don’t have to re-sub; (b) it’s a store purchase so you can use your credits; and (c) $39 is cheaper than $52/$49.67 for the 1/3 months...

I bought 4/5 exclusives from them with free shipping this way last year this way despite last being an actual member in January 2020. Obviously if it’s one that’s in demand, like Spiritualized or Aretha last year, it’s prudent to re-sub or see if someone who is still a member will do a solid favour.
 
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Tbh the MOV of is this it is fairly mediocre (I own it, it's a very clean pressing but weirdly for a short record like that it felt tiring), so I'm hoping that Room on Fire sounds better than the MOV pressing
 
Skacel said:
Signed back up for RoF after the reviews. $52 is still cheaper than buying on eBay / Discogs. It's not exactly cheap but if there are only a few VMP albums that appeal to me per year then it's not too bad doing it one month at a time.
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I've spun it maybe 3 or 4 times now. It's ridiculously good. I'm standing by my statement above that this is the best ROTM that they've ever put out. In fact I'm not sure anything is even close. Maybe Pinkerton if I was pushed.
 
duke86fan said:
MOV was just hyped as amazing sounding audiophile mastering even though it's digital but it wasn't want more shocking than vmp
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The album was recorded in 2002, I’d be shocked it everything about it wasn’t digital?

I have the sunburst coloured one from last year, pressed from the MOV masters. and I’m really happy with how it sounds. This may sound better but $52 better? I’m not sure if a strokes album is capable of being made that much better...
 
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I dunno why I don't like the mov press of is this it, probably had my hopes up since it was my first MOV and people said MOV was a great cheap audiophile label (though yeah they are all digital people seem to love the presses) and I dunno maybe it's Julian's voice or something but it doesn't sound right on the pressing

Just spinning the first song I noticed that Room on fire was more dynamic and punchy
 
duke86fan said:
I dunno why I don't like the mov press of is this it, probably had my hopes up since it was my first MOV and people said MOV was a great cheap audiophile label (though yeah they are all digital people seem to love the presses) and I dunno maybe it's Julian's voice or something but it doesn't sound right on the pressing

Just spinning the first song I noticed that Room on fire was more dynamic and punchy
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Which Room On Fire pressing are you spinning? The Music On Vinyl (MOV) pressing or Vinyl Me, Please (VMP) pressing?

I'm really happy to hear so far that the VMP pressing for The Strokes' "Room On Fire" sounds superb!!! :love:🙌
 
Yeah I gotta say I’m very pleased with the Room on Fire pressing. I really wasn’t expecting it to sound this good. Very punchy.
 
I'm so happy other people are loving The Strokes - Room On Fire RotM. VMP has done a fantastic job of it. Its a punchy, fiesty mix that gives you a feeling that you are no longer afraid of the dark... or midday shadows. It makes me want to sit in a dew soaked field in a pair of tie-dyed speedos while my dog chases rabbits about like they're pigs in a cage on antibiotics. Its a truly exciting grown up release. Nothing so ridiculously teenage and desperate but a sharp, dynamic and exciting package. Like an informed and empowered member of society.
 
Rowan said:
I'm so happy other people are loving The Strokes - Room On Fire RotM. VMP has done a fantastic job of it. Its a punchy, fiesty mix that gives you a feeling that you are no longer afraid of the dark... or midday shadows. It makes me want to sit in a dew soaked field in a pair of tie-dyed speedos while my dog chases rabbits about like they're pigs in a cage on antibiotics. Its a truly exciting grown up release. Nothing so ridiculously teenage and desperate but a sharp, dynamic and exciting package. Like an informed and empowered member of society.
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OKAY EVERYONE THIS IS IT, THIS IS NOT A DRILL. ROWAN BANG ON SOME WATER PIPES! DO YOU KNOW MORSE CODE? WHAT DO YOU SEE AROUND YOU? IS IT DARK? CAN YOU SEE A STREET SIGN?

NATHAN LIKES SEXXXY THINGS, TRY TO DISTRACT HIM. IS THERE A TV NEARBY? PUT ON A SEXXXY SHOW, MAYBE SOMETHING WITH FIREFIGHTERS? I DON'T KNOW.

WE'RE ON OUR WAY, YOU GUYS DIAL 9-1 AND IF I DON'T REPORT BACK IN 3 HOURS, DIAL THE OTHER 1.
 
Mather said:
OKAY EVERYONE THIS IS IT, THIS IS NOT A DRILL. ROWAN BANG ON SOME WATER PIPES! DO YOU KNOW MORSE CODE? WHAT DO YOU SEE AROUND YOU? IS IT DARK? CAN YOU SEE A STREET SIGN?

WE'RE ON OUR WAY, YOU GUYS DIAL 9-1 AND IF I DON'T REPORT BACK IN 3 HOURS, DIAL THE OTHER 1.
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I feel like I'm living out a verse of Hallelujah that even Cohen realised was too fucked up to include. It's no life being tied to a chair with a a VMP hoody, being fed nothing but dairy lea slices straight from the fridge while 'Especially For You' plays on repeat in the background
 
Mather said:
OKAY EVERYONE THIS IS IT, THIS IS NOT A DRILL. ROWAN BANG ON SOME WATER PIPES! DO YOU KNOW MORSE CODE? WHAT DO YOU SEE AROUND YOU? IS IT DARK? CAN YOU SEE A STREET SIGN?

WE'RE ON OUR WAY, YOU GUYS DIAL 9-1 AND IF I DON'T REPORT BACK IN 3 HOURS, DIAL THE OTHER 1.
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Everyone needs to update the N&G passwords immediately. Clearly there has been a data breach. @NathanRicaud now is in control of @Rowan account.
 
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