All Things Vinyl - Records That Is.

[SisterNightroad]

I'm very envious of you guys who can afford record players... I've decided long ago that when I grow up I'll save money to buy one, and then I'll buy all the deluxe reissues that all these years I could see only in my dreams. Fleetwood Mac and Peter Gabriel would be the first.

My parents have a little collection of vinyls even if not royally preserved because they used to own a portable record player. We have a lot of classic Italian acts, mainly singer-songwriters, then some English acts. My mother used to have an important first edition of a Beatles album but our evil aunt stole it. It should be some thousands Euros worth now.

My bestfriend's family owns an amazing classic rock vinyl collection with all the most important albums by the most classic acts, from Led Zeppelin to Smashing Pumpkins, and they have a relatively new Player. They say that in Italy there's no way to have replacement parts and when they need a needle they have to order it from Germany.
When I gave to my bestfriend the LP of David Bowie's Station to station for her graduation, along with a bottle of sweet wine made by my father, they listened to it in their living room sipping the wine.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by SisterNightroad

I'm very envious of you guys who can afford record players... I've decided long ago that when I grow up I'll save money to buy one, and then I'll buy all the deluxe reissues that all these years I could see only in my dreams. Fleetwood Mac and Peter Gabriel would be the first.

My parents have a little collection of vinyls even if not royally preserved because they used to own a portable record player. We have a lot of classic Italian acts, mainly singer-songwriters, then some English acts. My mother used to have an important first edition of a Beatles album but our evil aunt stole it. It should be some thousands Euros worth now.

My bestfriend's family owns an amazing classic rock vinyl collection with all the most important albums by the most classic acts, from Led Zeppelin to Smashing Pumpkins, and they have a relatively new Player. They say that in Italy there's no way to have replacement parts and when they need a needle they have to order it from Germany.
When I gave to my bestfriend the LP of David Bowie's Station to station for her graduation, along with a bottle of sweet wine made by my father, they listened to it in their living room sipping the wine.

I'm glad that I did not have to buy the current overpriced turntables.They are nuts for overcharging.Also some sound like crap.You might be lucky to find a 30 to 40 year year old good name brand names turn tables like Technics,BSR,Garrard and other original top makes for 25 to 50 Euros at a fleamarkets or tag sales in your area .You always can bicker them down on price there. Yes I understand the need for parts.Most needles,cartridges Idler tires,pulleys and belts can be found online.

Also can check these forums out for the technical stuff for you geek Ledgies like me..

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/ind...turntables.28/

http://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=9

http://www.tapeheads.net/forumdisplay.php?f=20

http://videokarma.org/forumdisplay.php?f=178

http://www.vinylengine.com/

Free service manuals and instructions can be requested on these forums.

http://www.freeservicemanuals.net/index.asp

You have to join to download there .200 manuals downloads per day.

http://elektrotanya.com

plus

http://freeservicemanuals.info/en/

Just search the brand name and download it.they have a limit of 2 manuals per day there.


I'm a member of all or them and there's alot of free info on these forums to help anybody in need.

Have fun and keep the vinyl spinning..................................................................

[iamnotafraid]

Becca,
I'm just trying to get different recipes for cleaning
vinyl. I'll be trying different mixes of this and that
on my older vinyl. I have Spin-Clean fluid for my
new vinyl.

I don't have many 78's. The only one I can think of
is by Hank Williams.

Speaking of The Carter Family. If you have Netflix
there's a new documentary about them called The
Winding Stream. I haven't seen it yet.

Macfanforever,
I kept most of my vinyl too. Gave away a few records
that I'd never care to listen to again.

Of the turntables you own which is your favorite?

SisterNightroad,
I've been slowly planning my return to vinyl for quite
awhile now. It just takes time. You'll get there. I've
been buying new records for a couple of years. And
with each one it's encouraged me to keep the dream
alive.

I care too much about details. So it took me a very
long time to decide which turntable to get. I kind of
wish I were different. It can get expensive before you
know it. My only advice on which turntable to get would
be one that doesn't hurt your records. As in too heavy of
the tracking force. Analog Planet is also a good website to
read about vinyl and such.

You mentioned Bowie. I have a first pressing of his latest
release. I think I ordered it right before or just after he died.
It sold out quickly.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

Becca,
I'm just trying to get different recipes for cleaning
vinyl. I'll be trying different mixes of this and that
on my older vinyl. I have Spin-Clean fluid for my
new vinyl.

I don't have many 78's. The only one I can think of
is by Hank Williams.

Speaking of The Carter Family. If you have Netflix
there's a new documentary about them called The
Winding Stream. I haven't seen it yet.

Macfanforever,
I kept most of my vinyl too. Gave away a few records
that I'd never care to listen to again.

Of the turntables you own which is your favorite?

SisterNightroad,
I've been slowly planning my return to vinyl for quite
awhile now. It just takes time. You'll get there. I've
been buying new records for a couple of years. And
with each one it's encouraged me to keep the dream
alive.

I care too much about details. So it took me a very
long time to decide which turntable to get. I kind of
wish I were different. It can get expensive before you
know it. My only advice on which turntable to get would
be one that doesn't hurt your records. As in too heavy of
the tracking force. Analog Planet is also a good website to
read about vinyl and such.

You mentioned Bowie. I have a first pressing of his latest
release. I think I ordered it right before or just after he died.
It sold out quickly.

I have my late fathers Garrard here which is almost is old as I am.I have tons of others here since I repair and collect them .

I learned this from my friend about 35 plus years ago which is a radio DJ. I clean my vinyl with room temp water with mild dish soap to get the oily finger prints ,food stains ,beverage spills , dirt and dust off.Don't use hot water.It will warp it.Let air dry.

Oh .I love the classic country artists and bands.I have tons on vinyl.Too many to list.

[iamnotafraid]

Haven't had time to pick up the rest of my
cleaning supplies. But I received something
special today...

Jack White Acoustic In Idaho 2XLP
Recorded at Boise's Egyptian Theater last
year on White's five state acoustic tour.

The set includes a DVD from his show in
Anchorage Alaska. A picture book and a
few special photos thrown in too. Icing on
the cake I suppose.

[iamnotafraid]

Picked up a few supplies finally.

This is turning in to a big project.
Because where I store my vinyl is
involved.

Who wants to help?

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

Picked up a few supplies finally.

This is turning in to a big project.
Because where I store my vinyl is
involved.

Who wants to help?

Thats great.

My friend down the street which gave me 100's and 100's of vinyl already is at it again dumping his extras and dups that he dont want on me last week.

Alot of classic Christmas music albums in this batch including Gene Autry's "Here Comes Santa Clause" and " Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" on 78 RPM records.It was great to hear the hiss and snap crackle pop playing those two records.

I got to get a new needle for my TT since its shot.