Who still has all their old records?
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Topic: Who still has all their old records?
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Subject: Who still has all their old records?
Date Posted: 24-January-2008 at 21:56
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I still have most of my old vinyl (apart from the ones that went out as loans but never cames back.) Great to get them out and spin them still. What about everyone else? Still care for the vinyl or moved entirely to digital? ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable 
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Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 24-January-2008 at 22:10
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Our boxroom is full on HD's old vinyl records....he got units made especially to hold them all....he will never get rid of any of them, he's got about 400...roughly. He tells the kids that they are their inheritance.
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 24-January-2008 at 22:45
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That is cool, I love the look and feel of all the old covers etc. Filling the box room might be a bit of a tough call all the same! ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 00:02
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i still have a lot of my old vinyls, i still buy on vinyl if i can. theres nothing quite like listening to music on vinyl. my duaghter once asked me when i was playing them, why are those cds so big! ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 00:03
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Nice thread Colum... Was only thinking about this earlier... Yep-have them all still. Taking the thing from the shelf and sliding the inside sleeve out was like a prequel to listening to it-gazing at the sleeves,lyrics,pictures and credits. Or sitting on the 42A on the way home from Golden Discs,reading every word on the shiny glossy cardboard. There might even be something inside the sleeve,like a postcard (Wish You Were Here),or Stickers (Stevie Nicks,Other Side of the Mirror) or even Posters (Dark Side of the Moon). Or the cover 'did' something goofey,like the Schools Out pop-up school desk,or the Sticky Fingers cover with the real zip. CD's are just not the same that way.Have them all,and will never part...
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Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 00:44
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I gave all of mine to Crusty when I returned back to Dublin last September. Even a whacko jacko one that wasn't mine. Some were crap but some Floyd in there. Brought back great memories when I found them in the bottom of my wardrobe. They hadn't been looked at in 7 years!! My neighbour gave me a couple of hers when she moved recently. Guess it looks like I'm building up a collection here again. I just need to buy a record player. (are they still called that???) ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 06:00
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My mother gave them all away a few years back. Only recently I was in a record shop in Perth and going through all the albums realising I used to have most of them. I'm thinking of starting again. E-bay is quite good for buying vinyl too. ------------- Impotence; nature's way of saying no hard feelings! 
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Posted By: whippersnapper
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 08:10
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Only ever owned about three (!), and no I didn't bother keeping them. although, given the reluctance of my mother to throw anything out, there is a possibility that she still is in possession of a few Never had that much cash as a kid, so it tended to be copies on tapes rather than vinyl, and even then it wasn't as if I had what could be termed "collection". Ther were always mates who would go to the bother of copying and playing them. Much easier to chill out in a mates place than my own gaff Martin, that "foreplay" on the 42A sounds like a particularly saucy episode from a Mills and Boons novel. Sealed by the Sticky fingers comment "He lovingly caressed the plastic and clutched it to his heaving bosom, eager for the moment when he could unleash it in the privacy of his own home" etc etc ------------- I'm searching for that cash I should have saved for the crash |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 08:59
Totally agree Martin. There was no easy way to find the record you wanted then. I member getting Hawkwind's Doreimi brought down from Belfast from someone! ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Floyd wrote:Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 12:13
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I still have all my vinyl and would never part with it. Last time we changed our stereo I insisted on getting a massive big one with a turntable rather than one of those neat little micro-systems that only play cd's (soulless things that they are). For me, one of the things I like best about vinyl is the artwork. There is nothing like a great album cover for visual impact. You just don't get that with a cd. I'm a big collector of vinyl by The Mission and all their early artwork for singles, albums and 12"'s was done by a woman called Sandy Ball who drew wonderfully intricate stuff. The album cover for God's Own Medicine is still one of my favourites to this day. Iron Maiden's album covers (featuring Eddie) also spring to mind as brilliant visual pieces. It was an artform in itself. That aside, there's something wonderfully nostalgic about taking out a well-worn piece of vinyl, caressing that black shiny disc and carefully placing the needle to hear those first scratchy notes. Wonderful... Jen
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 13:12
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So right Jen,
It is a whole tactile experience. Even the smells. My favorite artists on covers were Jim Fitpatrick (Thin Lizzy), Barney Bubbles (Hawkwind and Rodney Mathews (too many bands to list!) ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 15:13
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i have a bucket load of mission records too! ebay here they come! ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 15:37
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I'm one of those ebayers out there buying back all that old stuff. I remeber a mate selling his beloved records in Freebird to go on the beer. Harder times then. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 15:46
Would you not just burn them Brian  P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 15:51
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Funny got a call from my mam last night they are clearing out there attic and they have several boxes full of my LP's cant wait to call in and see whats in them ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 15:53
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I have my vinyl.. I didn't have loads back in the Grove days but I went through a phase of Sale of Works and Car Boot sales and built up my collection both 7 inch, 12 inch singles and albums. My prize collection would be my U2 collection I have their vinyl single including an original U2-3 12inch with the sticker removed from it Grrr!!! but I got the autograph of the 4 of them on it so happy days. Other little gem is Ozzy "Crazy Train" David Bowie "The Laughing Gnome"... First album I ever got was "Prince Charming" Adam and the Ants(Did I ever tell you I dressed up as him one Halloween!! First single.. I plead the fifth... Rolo its worse than "He who not not be mentioned" P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 15:59
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I had an album, kind of Trad. by Scullion. Loaned it out and it disappeared. I obsessed over this, trying to recall who the sinner was. Anyway, ebay to the rescue, got a copy(now very rare) from an Italian collector.
You did well in the car booties. Lots of their records were so bad as to be useless! ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 16:04
Ah vinyl, you know me better than that Colum!! (as I think do most of the gang on here at this stage!). Still have all the old vinyl (I think I actually own about 11 CDS, as I dont really like them). Vinyl rocks, so to speak!!  ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 16:09
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Yeah some of teh ones I got in teh Car Boots where in a bad bad state.. Some of the ones I got I tried to clean up in lukewarm soapy water.. Some cleaned up a bit others didn't.. Can't complain for 20-50c an album... Said it before there is a great second hand record shop in Holyhead... A day trip to Holyhead on the BOAT... No airport there so its handy P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 16:34
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Didn't know that, a boat trip might be fun. Come back with a big box of rescues.
Mel has the best gatesleeves I have seen. Hawkwind's Space Ritual. Huge!! ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Sister1
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 16:38
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Still have my old 33s and 45s. Mainly 12" and 7" Singles as used to get alot of stuff on tape too. I also collect 45s at record fairs. Its interesting how much the stuff can set you back. For example, "Killing an Arab", the Cures first single still goes for about Euro 150. I have lots of Sisters, Nephs, Cult, Cure, Siousie etc on 7". Nothing like playing them every now and again. And would love to look through Cecil's collection...
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Posted By: Manhattan Dave
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 16:40
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Not really the same thing but a friend of mine had a drumkit previously owned by Larry Mullin. He'd also added a few things onto it like a £100 Sabian crash cymbal and few other bits and pieces. When he was away in the States for the summer in '94, Mammy decided to do a clear-out of the garage. He came home to discover his kit missing and was greeted with the words ; "Yes, I got some lads to take all that junk away AND they gave me £25 for it...". To say he was unimpressed would be an understatement. ------------- Half my life I spend deciding if the other half is all that exciting... |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 16:41
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Wow 150, that is big money allright. Wonder what cecil's collection is worth? Ask Brunswick, he has been trying to match him! ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Manhattan Dave
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 16:44
Sweet! I got the "She Sells Sanctuary" 12" out here in Blackrock a couple of years ago for a fiver!
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 16:53
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I was given a really nice turntable from a HIFI freak friend who had upgraded. To change playing speed the table needs to be lifted off and the power band moved by hand to a different wheel then all reassembled. Hence I tend to leave it on 33 and just play albums. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: bfanning
Date Posted: 25-January-2008 at 23:44
have some of the early doors on vinyl.... ------------- bf |
Posted By: freebird
Date Posted: 26-January-2008 at 03:13
Whipper LOL. I have said it before and I'll say it again . You should write a book! Now I think you have just found your market!.... Mills and Boon
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 26-January-2008 at 08:37
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Hi bfanning, I have some Doors vinyl too but recently went and bought it all on MP3 again, feel a bit guilty! ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: DAYO
Date Posted: 26-January-2008 at 14:39
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Still got a fair selection of LP's. Got the new stylus around December so the turntable is back in action. ------------- Dayo Grov'in 70 - 76 |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 26-January-2008 at 19:32
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I'm really quite surprised just how many people have hung in there with their old vinyl. I think it is great. Part of the soul and feel of our youth still lives in those discs somehow. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 26-January-2008 at 19:34
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Biker Pat is the man to talk to about vinyl collection!!!... ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 26-January-2008 at 19:40
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Is that right? Must have a few lines of chat with him all right. Had fun last night in Mel's paying through his single collection. Had my couple of hours of playing at Cecil!!
Mel has some great albums too however. What is your favorite cover or artwork from an album you owned (or own)? ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 11:18
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I Still have my LPs and a load of singles although I was never a big purchaser of singles. As regards artwork cds are just too small for the sort of details that can be seen on LPs. Of course this is more obvious on CD versions of old albums. Nowadays covers are designed for the smaller format, and as a result the impact is not as good. The majority of covers now are photos and text elements for impact. Am racking my brains for my favorite LP cover, but will have to come back to that. ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 17:46
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I know its a tad cliched, but the cover of Zep IV always intrigued me. Still have no idea of the significance of the old geezer with the sticks, if indeed it has any! ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 18:32
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Zep III was good too with the swivelly bit so you could make the cover how you liked it. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 20:39
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Apparently the band (according to Led Zeppelin in their own words) hated that cover. I thought it was great. Colum-you mentioned Rodney Mathews earlier-LOVE his work-(didn't he do Tigers of Pan Tabg,Hawkwind,and a lot of prog covers? I remember one of his covers was a withered old hag wearing a smiling mask beckonng some children over to buy his wares...what was that album? I loved all of Hipgnosis' work on the Floyd covers-I used to think they were just being arty for the sake of it,but learned later each cover has a lot to do with the music within,eg,Wish You Were Here was a stab at the music biz executives,making out like they are not human at all,just 'machines' only interested in the money and not the music. (The Record Exec is blissfully unaware he is on fire,making him not really human) I like Meddle too-again,only on vinyl can you get it by opening the gatefold-the artwork turns out to be a human ear,with ripples (a concentric outward wave,like an 'echo' after the albums key song) just above the ear,intefering,or 'meddling' with the listener. The ear was to represent what was inside the cover was a truly aural experience. But my favourite album artwork? Boston-first album. Had it for ages before I realised it was a guitar! ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 20:45
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Hi Keith,
Wow didn't know most of that stuff!
Here you can see some more on Rodnet Matthews. http://www.rodneymatthews.com/recordcovers.htm - http://www.rodneymatthews.com/recordcovers.htm I think the Hawkwind covers you are thinking of were done by Barney Bubbles?
Colum ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 20:47
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Hi Martin, Please accept my apologies for calling you Keith. I was writing an email at the same time!
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 20:51
Magnum 11th Hour, I think, good album too ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 21:03
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Thats the one-thanks Brian. The only Magnum album I have is Vigilante...a lot less prog and more AOR...isn't the cover art fab? Used to have one of his books with several covers and other works but as with some of my treasures from the 80's it walked... ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 21:06
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No problem Colum-thanks for the link...love his stuff. Remember Boris Vallego...similar work. Did covers for Molly hatchet amonst others. Hippie girls bedrooms in the 80's weren't complete without some of his pictures hanging on the wall. (Not that I saw THAT many girls bedrooms in the 80's...) ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 21:14
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eleventh hou and story tellers night are good albums, though both have a few popier songs. Their earlier live album marauder, is more prog
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 21:55
LOL. Yup saw far too little of hippy girl's bedrooms. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 22:05
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Jim Fitzpatrick did some good covers for Lizzy too. He had others blocked by the stupid record company. Have a look at his website:
http://www.jimfitzpatrick.ie/gallery/lizzyimages.html - http://www.jimfitzpatrick.ie/gallery/lizzyimages.html ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 27-January-2008 at 23:52
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Hi Haviland! good topic. Still have all my Vinyl - apart from the Woodstock album and my treasured (and scratchy) Selling England By The Pound which lent to someone in exchange for Neil Young's Live Rust and Physical Graffiti. Still have to find my 45s though, I think they're somewhere in the attic. (nothing that you don't have Mel) Always liked Jim Fitzpatrick - as someone posted a while back. didn't know Jim did that iconic Che Guevara pic.... |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 28-January-2008 at 00:00
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Yep, have boxes full of vinyl in my ( converted ) attic. Favourite Allbum cover..............tricky one. Liked In Through the Out Door because of the Paper Bag. Liked Live and Dangerous 'cos of the deadly pic of Philo. Also like Wish You Were Here and Morrison Hotel among others. |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 28-January-2008 at 01:30
And don't worry I.M., they're in safe hands, thank you very much! Personally I thought you were crazy to be giving away such personal items, but I forgot, they're no use to you in Oz, the record players spin anti-clockwise that side of the globe.  Anyway, one day when I invest in a home (not in this country) I can expand my studio to incorporate my vinyl, a record player into the set up. There's just not enough room at my apartment as it is. Vinyl really does deserve it's own special place! Thanks again for that. P.S. Cecil took the Chris De Burgh records! ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 28-January-2008 at 03:53
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Andy, I believe Cecil took the CdeB records for Rolo and Pete. They'll be fighting over them for ages ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 28-January-2008 at 06:07
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I reckon that they'd already have them anyway Lesley.
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 28-January-2008 at 08:40
I have all my vinyl and play them them regularly. Most of my stuff was 70's. Lizzy, Zep, Hawkwind etc. Got married 10yrs ago but she came with a bonus!! Lots of Stones, Beatles, Janis Joplin etc. All the good 60's stuff!! How lucky am I.  ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 28-January-2008 at 09:34
I had to respect my elders so I didn't fight Rolo for them I let him have them. He such a dedicated follower of his. Rolo did you get your CdeB tickets for his Iran gig?? P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 28-January-2008 at 10:31
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He has a few new songs for the gig. Spacemen came traveling ( dedicated to George Bush ) Lady is dead ( sick )
anymore _____ ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 28-January-2008 at 10:47
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"Terriosts" Crusader "No Borderline for oil trucks" "The Dublin Dart" P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 28-January-2008 at 10:58
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"Revolution" maybe????
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 28-January-2008 at 15:57
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I know I only found that out (r.e. Che G.) last year. Amazing! [Che G. sounds like some sort of fancy restaurant] ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 28-January-2008 at 23:34
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Has album cover art gone seriously downhill coz of the size of CD's. I'm trying to think of some inspring CD covers but without much success. Certainly with the vinyl a substantial part of the pleasure was in the packaging sometimes. Any CDs get to that level in anyones opinion? ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 29-January-2008 at 23:51
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What was the most you ever paid for a record. Maybe not a fair question coz I know that a fiver in 1980 was a rare beast!!! ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 29-January-2008 at 23:59
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£25:00 for the (official) soundtrack to Pink Floyd at Pompeii.Expensive in 1986. Not an official Floyd release,but an official release by the film maker. Bought it upstairs on that 2nd hand place just as Merchant Arch comes out into Crown Alley. My folks went away on holidays and left me to 'mind' the house. Left me some housekeeping money. Think I ate bread all week and bought the record instead. ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 30-January-2008 at 00:02
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LOL wow that is cool, house keeping money well spent. I bought the DVD recently. maybe 5e on cdwow. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 30-January-2008 at 00:05
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£40 on the Led Zep "live on blueberry hill" album off a fellow grover (sound isnt so good though, despite the price) back around 1982. And €35 for the "Led Zep Acoustically" 7" featuring stairway, going to california and thats the way, last year, comes a close second. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 30-January-2008 at 22:08
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I remember that 'Blueberry Hill' album. Sound so so as you say but were glad to hear a bit of real live zep anyhow!! That must have been pretty rare when you bought it. Wonder what it is worth now? ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 31-January-2008 at 20:53
I have about 700 vinyl 45's and 250 vinyl LP's which are stacked in perfect alphabetical order in their own cabinet, designed especially for them. I have never lent an album to anybody as I never trusted they would have a proper stylus and so most of my vinyl is still in perfect condition. If someone wanted a copy I asked them to give me a cassette and I would record the album for them. Whether I will ever part with them or not is a question for the future but it would have to be a mighty offer  ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 31-January-2008 at 20:56
Sister, if you're ever in Lisdoonvarna go to The Roadside Tavern pub and check out the chef. He apparently is totally into The Cure and goes everywhere to see them, he even dresses al la Cure in the pub. ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 31-January-2008 at 22:17
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What do you play them on now? What kind of stylus? I use a Nagaoka MP-11 ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 31-January-2008 at 22:24
I have a Technics system, turntable, cassette and radio. Bought circa 1985. Perfect for the vinyl and those compilation cassettes. My stylus, I bought them in Maplins in Blanch. Don't know if they'd suit your set up. ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 31-January-2008 at 22:28
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Most important thing is to keep em to yourself as you say. Your stylus will do as little damage as possible. I keep my balance tuned as low as to stop the needle sliding and keep my records clean. Still love the whole ritual of cleaning and brushing before playing. Ccan't beat it.
Sounds like a great collection, well done for holding onto it all. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 31-January-2008 at 22:36
HT, Last year I was distraught when my turntable went. I was Donald Ducked. Then I went to Maplins and they had the exact belt I wanted and I bought 2 new belts that should last me another 40 years based on the performance of the previous belt, and that will take me to 95 years of age As for stylus, am gonna replace them more often as Maplins again have a great stock. Like you I love the whole vinyl LP thing. Cd's and all this new technology doesn't do it for me but I have to resort to this media to get what I want today. As Bob Seger said, "call me old fashioned, call me over the hill". ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 01-February-2008 at 08:28
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As Bob Seger said, "call me old fashioned, call me over the hill". OK Pat " Your old fashioned and over the hill " Happy !!!!! ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 01-February-2008 at 09:06
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i still buy vinyl, yesterday i bought the black mountain album. Do other members still buy new releases on vinyl or is all nostalgia? A lot of albums still get released on vinyl, you just have to look a little harder for them. http://www.myspace.com/blackmountain - http://www.myspace.com/blackmountain you can listen to a lot of the new album there. plus a great feature on new vinyl from some labels is that they usually give you the mp3s for a free. ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 01-February-2008 at 09:27
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It is a little pricier on vinyly sometimes but didn't know about the free MP3's. Sounds good. Last Vinyl I bought was U2's How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (still my only U2 album!!!! Am I really from Dublin???)
Where do you normlly buy your vinyl? Online or in a shop?
Will go check out the band. Haven't heard much from them yet. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 01-February-2008 at 09:29
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i usually buy in shops, as postage costs can be a bit prohibitive for vinyl. I buy a good bit in road records in fade st. I got both band of horses albums on vinyl there and they came with the mp3s as well. the black mountain album was €19 on vinyl. ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 01-February-2008 at 10:21
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Sounds good. Must go check it out. I usually buy online for secondhand vinyl but would like to get some new music too. Kings of Leon I think might be good on vinyl. (Listening to Black Mountain now from your link, sound good!). ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 01-February-2008 at 10:24
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yep the kingss of leon are available on vinyl, you will pick them up fairly handy in Dublin. theres definitley not that much choice in second hand vinyl in dublin any more, sometimes its dearer now than the new stuff. Some great rory, zep and lizzy vinyl in borderline, but it can be a littlee pricey. Small amount of second hand still in freebird and road. ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 01-February-2008 at 16:55
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I love second-hand record shops and record fairs. Flicking through all that vinyl to discover some long-forgotten treasure. I still get a thrill when I find some little gem I've been trying to hunt down for ages. Can't beat it. I'm off to London the end of this month. Camden market here I come! Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 01-February-2008 at 18:08
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Used to live near camden, what a great way to spend the weekend. Then a pint in the 'world's end'!! ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 03-February-2008 at 21:27
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The last record I bought was a year ago in one of the stalls in Temple Bar-it was a 10" sort of EP,coloured vinyl from All About Eve. A fiver! ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 04-February-2008 at 10:44
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Wow. All About Eve. I had forgotten about them. I had a couple of albums on tape (which is all boxed somewhere in my attic). Liked them all right. Must get some again. Thanks Martin ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 04-February-2008 at 22:08
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I found a few AAE gems on the stalls in Temple Bar myself. Funny that. Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 05-February-2008 at 00:21
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I hear you HT, used to love Sundays down at the Camden markets and then a session in the Worlds End, then of course the trip home on the tube whilst pist. Always an adventure.
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 10-February-2008 at 08:49
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Awww Stoner, Poor old Camden Market went up in flames last night. Hope the damage is not too bad! ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 10-February-2008 at 10:45
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Saw that on the news, imagining all the records and cd's and cool clothes gone up in flames. Did I hear right that it started in the Worlds End?????
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 10-February-2008 at 10:55
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Didn't hear that bit. Must have a look online to see if it says. That would make it right in the centre of Camden. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 10-February-2008 at 11:07
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It seems to have been 'The Hawley Arms' can't remember that pub in Camden, can you? ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 10-February-2008 at 12:03
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Yeah, used to be a big bikies pub, used to go off on a Sunday and had some good live bands in it. Think it's quietened down in the last few years. We probably spent more time in the Elephants Head than any other pub in Camden.
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 10-February-2008 at 12:21
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Yes I remember the Elephants. Hopefully it survived. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 10-February-2008 at 13:49
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I think it did, only the Hawley Arms was damaged I think, but don't quote me on that.
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 10-February-2008 at 15:27
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wow, huge fire. I have spend so many days wondering in that market. ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 15-February-2008 at 10:52
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I,ve not seen anymore on the news about it, anyone know how bad the damage was? Any London Grovers there? ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 19-February-2008 at 15:43
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Guy in Artane market at the weekend selling lots of singles. Three for one euro. Fairly big selection (without covers) for those interested. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 19-February-2008 at 21:10
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What sort of condition are they in Col? (mixed?, hit and miss? or OK?). Its a long shot, but if you're up there again, and you spot "I want to break free" by Queen by any chance, please pick that one up for me...dont have that single (I discovered) and a guy in town is charging an outrageous €20 for it in a picture cover (around €5 on ebay). Just in case you spot it. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 19-February-2008 at 22:51
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Ok Mel, will have a good look next time. Was with someone else so couldn't have a real rummage. Condition looked good and he was pulling them out and playing them at the stall and all sounded good. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 20-February-2008 at 21:03
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Picked up some of my old lps from my mums last night not sure I want to share some of the titles with ye lot ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 20-February-2008 at 21:05
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Ah, go on.... ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 20-February-2008 at 21:12
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Well I will admit to lots of Christy Moore Mary Coughlin and JJ Cale but other then that............... ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 20-February-2008 at 21:49
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At the back of my colletion there was a .....
Lionel Ritchie one!
AND!
When I saw it...
I played it! ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 20-February-2008 at 21:57
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Ouch Martin! Mum in law got some lps in a charity shop for me a couple of years ago really cheap. One Thin Lizzy, the rest are more unmentionable than Lionel Richie! Mel - I'll check out the market, only across the road. Thanks HT! |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 20-February-2008 at 23:24
Ah but Martin u have to play the bad ones thats half the fun ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 20-February-2008 at 23:33
ok Joan, up to the attic tomorrow to get that rare Barry Manilow lp 
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Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 20-February-2008 at 23:45
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nope now cp would have to fess up to a few but no BM's or mandys for me worse would maybe just maybe be Donny way back when ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 21-February-2008 at 09:29
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How about the Bay City Rollers? ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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