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Spun again on my very mediocre setup and sounds really good to me. A pop or two here and there but I’m a fan of that, it’s per of what draws me to vinyl. The paper sleeves are atrocious and the package isn’t nearly the quality of other vmp/blue note releases. Amazing music though.
 
dhodo said:
That sound is usually associated with non-fill:

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This is What "Non-Fill" Looks Like

"Non-fill" refers to a pressing defect that occurs when the molten vinyl does not flow fully to produce a well-formed groove. It occurs most often on a 180g record's outer edge and is caused by the vinyl's beginning to harden prematurely. The sound produced is noise—a "shsssshing" sound that...
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I don't think it is always totally visible though.
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I've definitely had a few non-fill issues (visible ones) that produce a loud static when the needle goes over it. I guess these are the mini version?
 
NewsFedora said:
Mine is slightly warped but not enough for me to fuss over. Sounds just fine. I did immediately swap out the paper sleeve for a Mofi though.
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I just played mine and it's the same thing. Very minor warp (likely due to the way it was packaged). I really like the balanced sound of the vinyl version. I listened to it on headphones and it was unreal.
Played Kingmaker.... Lots of static and pops especially at the beginning of side A. Didn't have a chance to spin the other three sides but I will hopefully do so today. Slight warp (bigger than Comet is Coming but doesn't effect play). After I listen to the other three sides, I will likely be messaging CS because this is not what I expected from Kingmaker. It makes me very sad because this is an amazing album and the vinyl sounds amazing when it's not popping or static.
 
Dark Star Boogie said:
Another thing that annoys me with the VMP Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery is the standard came with a nice, non paper audiophile style inner sleeve. What does VMP’s press come with? The cheapest paper sleeve.

They really do cut corners in order to maximize their profits.
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Mather said:
Oh that's brutal about the sleeves, Jesus. There are members here that can flatten that for you. Hell I can flatten that for you but it's probably not worth the shipping costs. Correction, it's DEFINITELY not worth the shipping costs... But a US member could...
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I have a vinyl flat. I'm happy to give it a shot for you. Just let me know. But do as the wise @Mather suggested and see if a local shop does it. If not, just hmu!
 
Murfocakes said:
So was told that my warps ‘just look like they could use a cleaning.’ Not even going to discuss it with them. And not even surprised. I just won’t bother using them again.
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So given Weyes Blood another clean. Like I did before I initially played it. And you know what... it does sound better. When I sit in the room next to it. Not in the same room. It sounds poor in that room. Slowing down on string parts. Like a warp. Because it was warped. But how would I, a record collector with 2,000 + records be able to ascertain that.
 
Murfocakes said:
So given Weyes Blood another clean. Like I did before I initially played it. And you know what... it does sound better. When I sit in the room next to it. Not in the same room. It sounds poor in that room. Slowing down on string parts. Like a warp. Because it was warped. But how would I, a record collector with 2,000 + records be able to ascertain that.
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Have you tried hitting pause on the turntable, spinning down the record, and reflecting on it more intentionally?
 
supahypeag said:
I wasn’t aware that cleaning something can alter the very fabric of space-time, unbending the bent, unbreaking the broken, unwarping the warped. Now I am concerned about mopping my floor in the fear I might open a wormhole or create a black hole or something.
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Murfocakes said:
So given Weyes Blood another clean. Like I did before I initially played it. And you know what... it does sound better. When I sit in the room next to it. Not in the same room. It sounds poor in that room. Slowing down on string parts. Like a warp. Because it was warped. But how would I, a record collector with 2,000 + records be able to ascertain that.
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Try drinking a glass of water.
 
TCell said:
Try drinking a glass of water.
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That fixed them. Wow! Thanks @TCell as I was considering buying one of those Vinyl Flats that @Mather owns.

But actually it was the perfect customer service response as it frees me from giving a damn what their albums of the months are. It was liberating. Was considering going back in to pick up Art Blakey and getting the brush off wasn’t unexpected (used a non-static brush to clean my warp too. Was as useful as the glass of water) as others have got it before. There are loads of albums that would get more play than their selections and that copy of Emancipation by Prince looks far less expensive when compared with a single month international record. They’ve done me a favour.
 
Murfocakes said:
That fixed them. Wow! Thanks @TCell as I was considering buying one of those Vinyl Flats that @Mather owns.

But actually it was the perfect customer service response as it frees me from giving a damn what their albums of the months are. It was liberating. Was considering going back in to pick up Art Blakey and getting the brush off wasn’t unexpected (used a non-static brush to clean my warp too. Was as useful as the glass of water) as others have got it before. There are loads of albums that would get more play than their selections and that copy of Emancipation by Prince looks far less expensive when compared with a single month international record. They’ve done me a favour.
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You’re in for it now calling his technological terror a mere vinyl flat...
 
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Melt Face Molly Drop said:
Mixtapes on vinyl never really made sense to me, unless it’s a soundtrack. The experience is all about listening to a cohesive unit, whether it be an album or a soundtrack (that resonates with the film). If I wanted to listen to a Spotify playlist, I’d open up Spotify. Just my personal preference.
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I tend to agree with you but I absolutely love the Late Night Tales comps...and highly recommend them to anybody and everybody who will listen to me haha. It’s a really great window into influences for certain bands, the pressings are amazing and they are perfect to throw on when you have people over and want some background music because most of the compilations have some music on it for everybody.
 
Murfocakes said:
That fixed them. Wow! Thanks @TCell as I was considering buying one of those Vinyl Flats that @Mather owns.

But actually it was the perfect customer service response as it frees me from giving a damn what their albums of the months are. It was liberating. Was considering going back in to pick up Art Blakey and getting the brush off wasn’t unexpected (used a non-static brush to clean my warp too. Was as useful as the glass of water) as others have got it before. There are loads of albums that would get more play than their selections and that copy of Emancipation by Prince looks far less expensive when compared with a single month international record. They’ve done me a favour.
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Goodness. I'm baffled how anyone in the vinyl industry would have the gall to tell you that a good cleaning will fix a warp. I'm sorry that it has finally come to this for you, but you are right, it is soooooo liberating. If there is ever a Voldemort release that you want, you can find it on ebay far cheaper or simply wait 6 months for there to be a pressing elsewhere. They offer nothing anymore that can't be had elsewhere.
 
ATTENTION ANYONE WHO BOUGHT VAGABON.

There was an article I read on Friday that the album is now going to be self-titled and some of the lyrics and/or music was altered.

I emailed CS about this and asked if it was going to be delayed.
It is.

Until JANUARY.
 
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