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When everything has been re-issued a half-a-dozen times in the past twenty years or so, all that is left is The Re-Issue In Another Format. Therefore I welcome Vinyl LPs, 8-Tracks, Casettes, MiniDiscs and every other format to the market, as long as the record companies are making a profit, so they can release Compact Discs of good and interesting music still missing from my collection.
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Sep 25, 2015 - 4:54 AM
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The Thing
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Someone once sent me a digital file ripped from vinyl to prove it was better sound. So, at least in some instances, the belief that vinyl is a superior listen bizarrely counts even when transferred to digital.
Around 15 years ago, I borrowed a mate's record player so that I could transfer some of my old 12-inch singles (B-sides, extended remixes etc.) to uncompressed files on my PC, and then onto an audio CDR. This was rock music.
Aside from the occasional vinyl click or pop, which was hardly noticeable anyway, I am still convinced that the transfer quality contains a certain richness and depth that my other CDs of those bands' music didn't possess. Maybe it was they way other CDs were mastered, but if I could end up with a home-made CD sounding better than some purchased CDs, then I don't see why everything can't be mastered with the same depth and richness. Of course, my ears may just be bias because it was my own handiwork, lol.
I no longer own any vinyl, nor have any desire to, as I like the convenience of a CD, and that is the format of my entire collection so wouldn't want the odd title here and there on a different format.
Vinyl attracts static, which attracts dust. A needle physically touches the surface. I can't play vinyl in the car. Vinyl is big and clunky. So it's definitely not for me. But if some people can still be bothered with that format, that's up to them.
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Sep 25, 2015 - 5:07 AM
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MCurry29
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I'm curious as well. With the recent Varese release of the Nightmare on Elm Street set on CD, I google'd to see the reaction on other boards and even horror fora. I was surprised to find people asking if this was an LP release and being disappointed it was only CD. Now I know there are quite a few specialty labels catering to horror fans with limited vinyl editions with new artwork, but I was still surprised by such reactions.
I hope intrada can benefit from that market, they have a lot of great titles to put out on vinyl.
If Intrada and the other labels make money from this all is good. More revenue for more releases.
But, are ppl actually listening to these albums? In this day and age where everyone is listening to their music on the go, I just don't understand this fad.
Look fella's. I buy albums and 45's and have been since I was 12 years old and have never stopped. I have a PASSION that is unmatched for records and others who share my passion are strong and vocal. When things were at their worst for vinyl fiends from about 1986 to 1995 and a bit beyond. We wrote letters, made phone calls , wrote articles, appeared on radio shows advocating for vinyl releases. When an album was not issued on vinyl is the US- I bought Imports-because the United Kingdom, Japan and Germany kept on pressing through these lean years. I did not do this for any other reason than I LOVE RECORDS and I play them constantly.
This is not a fad- it's a renaissance! You don't hear about people talk lovingly or with any passion about the CD format.
Ya'll just don't understand and there is no use in you trying to understand me and my brethren. Just leave it alone already.
There have been many books, documentaries, articles, websites, organizations and the like about and for RECORD COLLECTORS and Vinyl over the years. How many CD documentaries, books etc have been released. NONE. That is because VINYL is still king with many-many people and it's growing. Vinyl sales are up over 50% from last year. There is a reason for that-don't you think. This past year I believe their have been about 15 vinyl presses discovered and the VINYL world is ecstatic, because that means more records and maybe faster "turnaround" times.
I will grant that some new folks think it's trendy, but that is a very small amount. Death Waltz Records I do not buy- I think they are ridiculous. Their releases are truncated and some sound horrible and fuck those shitty posters and PRICES! MONDO has much better releases IMO.
I collect Film Scores so I have to buy CD's and I've grown to "like" them to an extent. Box Sets are awesome for example. But if I had a choice between having The French Connection on Vinyl or CD. I would sell a kidney for the VINYL. Same goes for a lot of others. I would not have the same enthusiasm if for example Candleshoe came out on vinyl. That is why the labels who are starting to release need to think long and hard about what they out out on vinyl.
I mean VARESE releasing RUDY on vinyl is a real bad choice. I do like LA LA LAND's choice to release "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" I will buy this INTRADA release, but I am disappointed it's a "horror score"- as there are plenty of those being released. LOOK TO THE 70's my friends!
The French Connection, or Taking of Pelham 123 would SELL OUT! Guaranteed. Even OLD BOYFRIENDS would be great on Vinyl, because that score/CD plays just like the perfect POP album!
Gotta go, but I will be buying the new DEAD WEATHER 45 today and the Vinyl Album-just like I have all with all Jack White releases. Who the hell demands or wants Jack White on CD?! No one!
INTRADA- thank you and you have a loyal VINYL buying customer.
HATERS PLEASE STAY THE EFF OFF VINYL THREADS. Why don't you start your own thread and ya'll can bandy about your dislike, disdain and bewilderment amongst yourselves. .Or I'm going to keep chopping off your heads.
Shit I'll just start one for ya'll.
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Sep 25, 2015 - 5:28 AM
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Francis
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You don't hear about people talk lovingly or with any passion about the CD format.
I do consider this a problem, though not first world. CDs have a PR problem. The medium is now over three decades old and while some packaging makes it look more contemporary and collectable (hard cover and regular digipaks, boxsets, ...), the CD with jewel case is considered ugly and dated. I will say for vinyl records, everything about it is an artwork. The sleeve, the record itself with the grooves and the way you can see it play all add to the charm. The "compact" disc can't compete in these areas and there is no air of romance in pop culture about owning CDs or playing them like there is with vinyl records. It says plenty when even a shitty audio cassette is now considered more hip than a CD. A shame, because as someone who has owned both vinyl and CD and has switched over completely to CD, I like the sturdy compact nature of CDs and consistent sound quality, running time, as well as the booklet and artwork.
I'm gonna have to start a "Make CDs sexy again" thread. 
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Sep 25, 2015 - 6:19 AM
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Solium
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You don't hear about people talk lovingly or with any passion about the CD format.
I do consider this a problem, though not first world. CDs have a PR problem. The medium is now over three decades old and while some packaging makes it look more contemporary and collectable (hard cover and regular digipaks, boxsets, ...), the CD with jewel case is considered ugly and dated. I will say for vinyl records, everything about it is an artwork. The sleeve, the record itself with the grooves and the way you can see it play all add to the charm. The "compact" disc can't compete in these areas and there is no air of romance in pop culture about owning CDs or playing them like there is with vinyl records. It says plenty when even a shitty audio cassette is now considered more hip than a CD. A shame, because as someone who has owned both vinyl and CD and has switched over completely to CD, I like the sturdy compact nature of CDs and consistent sound quality, running time, as well as the booklet and artwork.
I'm gonna have to start a "Make CDs sexy again" thread.
You just reminded me how frustrating it was to get those damn LP's back into those flimsy sleeves! That was always a two minute battle. I'll stick with those "ugly" CD cases any day. Open, close, your done.
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I'm planning to wait for the Intrada LP to CD club. 
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I'm planning to wait for the Intrada LP to CD club.
Are there even any scores released on LP by Intrada that have never made it to CD?
Yavar
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