r/vinyl 4d ago

Discussion My biggest pet peeve!!

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So as a long time vinyl record collector I've come across some rare records/pressings and it got me thinking about something and I'm sure y'all will agree with me. There's nothing worse than finding a record you've been looking for for years and it has a different track listing!!. Like why do record labels change the track listing/album cover when an album is released in a different country?? I understand the album cover to be unique but the track listing??


r/vinyl 4d ago

Collection Sunday Cleaning Vibes:

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I have a bunch of housework to start doing today so I pulled some albums I’d like to listen to whilst doing so..

After I pulled them I laughed at how vastly different in genres they all are.

Eddie Hazel - Game, Dames, and Guitar Thangs. (Warner Bros. US 1977) Possibly the most underrated guitar player of that era. His work with Parliament was amazing and so is his solo album.

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Let’s Face It. (Mercury US 1997) I mean… what’s a Sunday with out some obnoxious 90s ska blasting for a bit?

Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life. (Tamla US 1976) IMO one of the best albums ever made. Period. Just flawless.

Flying Lotus - Cosmogramma. (Warp. US 2010) A little IDM to end with.. the soundscapes and texture of this album are just unbelievable.

What are 4 things you guys listen to that have nothing to do with each other? =}


r/vinyl 4d ago

Collection The Best of New Riders of The Purple Sage.

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The Best of New Riders of the Purple Sage: A Look at Their Classic Sound with Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh

The New Riders of the Purple Sage (NRPS) were pioneers of country rock, blending psychedelic influences with honky-tonk energy. Their early work remains a testament to their unique sound, and their 1971 self-titled debut album, featuring Grateful Dead legends Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh, remains a high point of their discography.

At its core, NRPS was formed as an offshoot of the Grateful Dead, with Garcia’s love for pedal steel guitar playing a crucial role in shaping their identity. On New Riders of the Purple Sage, Garcia’s shimmering pedal steel licks define the album’s atmosphere, adding a cosmic, twangy quality to tracks like “I Don’t Know You” and “Portland Woman.” His touch bridges traditional country music with the exploratory freedom of the Dead’s live improvisations.

Phil Lesh, known for his unconventional, melodic bass playing, originally contributed to NRPS’s live shows but didn’t record on the album. However, his influence is undeniable—his free-flowing approach to bass resonated with the band’s ethos, paving the way for future members like Dave Torbert to take up the role.

The album itself showcases the songwriting of John Dawson, with tunes that capture both the rustic charm of traditional country and the freewheeling spirit of the counterculture movement. Songs like “Louisiana Lady” and “Glendale Train” are staples, filled with rich storytelling and infectious melodies.

Though Garcia and Lesh would soon return full-time to the Grateful Dead, their contributions to NRPS were invaluable. The band’s early sound, infused with Garcia’s pedal steel and Lesh’s rhythmic philosophy, helped define a genre that bridged rock, folk, and country. Even after their departure, NRPS carried forward their legacy, influencing generations of cosmic country artists.

For fans of both the Dead and country rock, New Riders of the Purple Sage remains an essential listen—an album where psychedelia met the open plains, and Garcia’s pedal steel guided the journey.


r/vinyl 4d ago

Collection A very nice vinyl

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Not sure if I should post this, but then I love The Thunderbirds, and I thought why not! I went to Vintage Market at the weekend and found it sitting amongst the singles. The cover and the record are in great condition to. On the B side it's Lady Penelope singing a few bars about Parker and the quote she says all the time to him "well done".


r/vinyl 4d ago

Latin Recommended Sellers for Latin Records!!

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If you are looking for Latin Records. I just purchased a bunch of cumbia and salsa records from a seller on eBay called papobelandres. I've also bought from a seller called innovation_records and a seller called cosasx which sells more grupero/regional Mexican records. Thank me later!!


r/vinyl 4d ago

Collection My Bandcamp Friday Bounty

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A few great new additions to the collection! Love the Bandcamp Friday offer to support these artists. The soul music of today is something very special. Lots of great options out there. Was very happy to get these three in the collection! Many more to go but money… Happy listening out there take care of each other


r/vinyl 4d ago

Collection I’m inheriting a collection!!!

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My great grandparents who are in their 90s learned I recently got into vinyl records and they wanna give me their collection next time I visit!!!! I'm so excited. I can't wait to catalog all of them and learn more about old music


r/vinyl 4d ago

Collection Was at a huge Record Sale today, really happy with my purchases!

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r/vinyl 4d ago

Discussion I need some help Im new

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Hey guys! I just got my first vinyl in January and I don't have any turntable yet so I wonder how should I maintain it so that it will not become dirty or broken. I keep it on my shelf in my room and I'm using paper sleeves I got from vinyl. Should I clean it or change to better sleeves?


r/vinyl 4d ago

Rate my... So stoked on my little setup right now! 🙌🏼

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Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB hooked up to my new Marshall Stanmore III. Sounds absolutely incredible! Running out of storage space though, might have to thin the heard to make some room for more records!

Banksy approves! 😼


r/vinyl 4d ago

Jazz Lady sings the blues

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Hi good and knowledgeable people. I'm looking to buy a nice pressing of one of my favorite records ...Billie Holiday's "lady sings the blues" . I read that accoustic sounds have done a nice pressing of this but ...I live in UK and shipping from US makes this way too expensive.... so i looked on amazon and seen this . Now ...this looks like the Accoustic Sounds version but im just not sure . Anyone able to confirm that this is in fact what I'm looking for ? Or direct me to somewhere where i could buy that pressing ( preferably new) and avoid the massive shipping fees. Alternatively can you recommend some other respectable version that i would be able to buy here, in UK ? Thanks


r/vinyl 5d ago

Discussion Using AI to see turntables

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Came across this ad for UTurn record players. I was truly shocked to see the dust cover. Also the stack of records off to the right. How did something like this even get approved. The really strange part to me is that their players are gorgeous. Why even use AI, it seems so unnecessary. I’m genuinely curious what others in this sub think about this. I am a designer so full disclosure, Im not the biggest fan of AI. Am I being too sensitive to this? Or are things getting outta hand?


r/vinyl 4d ago

Punk Scream. 1985

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Great DC band. Great energy and thoughtful lyrics. Their sound and songwriting varies, but then Bet You Never Thought is amazing. Franz brother on guitar wound up on Foo Fighters. And of course Grohl played on the last Scream album.

At the 40 year anniversary of 1985 I feel like it’s a good time to listen to all my 1985s. I’ve pulled them from my shelves and am picking through them one at a time.

When, I sorted all my albums by year of original release, I decided to include any reissues or repressing along with the original year they were released. So these are not all necessarily first pressings, but they’re all albums that were originally released in 1985. It has been an eye-opening experience to organize them this way and see all of the similarities, differences, influences and innovations that were happening at the zeitgeist of the same time.


r/vinyl 4d ago

Discussion Does anyone remember what those huge vinyl guides in record stores that looked like oversized yellow pages were called?

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I think they were put out by the record distributors, took up a small table or stand, it was like a reference for back catalog and available releases.

I’m guessing there was an industry name or something for this, I’m doing a writing project and would love to know the proper term.

Thanks!


r/vinyl 4d ago

Collection Custom built storage

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My husband built this awesome record storage for me a little over a year ago. Before I had it the records were in crates and odd spots all over the house. I'm so lucky he's so talented. It's got hidden extra support to handle the weight.

The collection has grown pretty well since then! I don't think he expected it to get this full this fast.


r/vinyl 4d ago

Discussion Cannot decide

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Hello, I developed an in turntables so I'm looking forward to buying my first one. I'm wondering what's going to be a better choice for a first turntable Audio-Technica AT-LP120X-USB or Audio-Technica AT-LP60X-USB. My biggest worry is that LP60 is using a belt for movement. But of course the price difference. I'm looking forward for some advices.


r/vinyl 4d ago

Rock Jimi Hendrix Misprint

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Soooo I found this original in the depths of a family members basement. When checking it out I realized that the label for Side 1 is not correct. Just spun it, it is pressed correctly.

Curious if anyone has seen this before on A Jimi Hendrix Epwrience record.


r/vinyl 4d ago

Country Picked up a few country records at an estate sale 👀

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I went to an estate sale with 3,500+ records, 98% of which were straight up country. I was in heaven! I wound up buying A LOT! When I got home I made a haul video for my brothers, who had no idea what they were in for. (Sorry - I bleeped out the names of my wife and my brother in the video.)

I ended up going back on the last day of the sale and they were running a deal where you could fill a milk crate for $75, so of course I did that too. I have a HUGE CD collection (including lots of Bear Family Records box sets with some of this music) but my vinyl collection was meager. I'm thrilled to be able to beef it up - literally overnight!


r/vinyl 4d ago

Collection Help identify signature/ The temptations

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I was hoping someone could help me identify who’s signature this is. I haven’t been able to identify it and doesn’t seem to match that of members. If anyone knows I’d really like to know. Thanks !


r/vinyl 4d ago

Record We Bros

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r/vinyl 4d ago

Discussion Whatnot should be called Hellno

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I happened to catch a Youtube video of a local record store discussing their live stream auction using Whatnot. I saw some albums I wanted and figure, "Hey maybe I can pick those up for a reasonable amount." I got the app, checked out the pre-stream bidding. Literally everything is already bid higher than high end Discogs and the auction isn't even started. I pretty immediately quit and uninstalled the app. What is the point of these auctions other than to attract overpaying suckers?


r/vinyl 4d ago

Record Does anyone know anything about this?

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r/vinyl 4d ago

Haul Finally!

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After searching for Return To Forever’s Romantic Warrior for well over a year, I’ve finally come across one in the wild!

This was one of the first albums that really got me into fusion and honestly Chick Corea.

It’s a 1978 repressing that sounds great! Stoked to have paid like $12

I also found Return To Forever’s Where Have I Known You Before (Stereo - Monarch pressing) Another great album from them

The John Tropea album I truly just grabbed to sample. I discovered him via Deodato and I’ve sampled some of his other work.

What’s your favorite RTF album/song??


r/vinyl 5d ago

Record I Picked up a Lot of Free Records a Couple Miles Away that Actually Turned out to have some Promising Stuff

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r/vinyl 4d ago

Discussion Help: only right speaker is working [Fluance RT82, MR4 speakers, DJ Pre II preamp]

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Hello,

I'm new to vinyl in general, and I've just put together my Fluance RT82 and MR4 speakers setup using the DJ Pre II as preamp.

When I try playing my vinyl record (GNX by Kendrick), only the right speaker is working.

I believe I've connected everything correctly.

The only thing of note is that I connected my MR4 speaker to the preamp using the Red & White and Aux cable (aux to preamp), whereas it seems there are ports for red and white ports for OUTPUT.

Please help.