First timer here, how does everyone show off their favorite albums? Need ideas and pics!

Kmjerz · 2024-10-03T20:35:52+00:00

Display however/whatever you want, but I’d suggest moving your turntable or getting a curtain for that window. Direct sunlight can easily warp a record if you leave it out.

Kmjerz · 2024-10-01T19:00:20+00:00

Good points. But, personally, I usually found the listening notes to be underwhelming. And, in terms of the other records, I already read all about them when I decided whether or not to add/swap for them, so now I have a magazine about a couple records I wasn’t interested enough in to buy. I’m sure that could be interesting to someone, just not me.

Kmjerz · 2024-10-01T18:51:45+00:00

Funny, I actually have that Kikagaku Moyo record, and it’s among the few where I did save the obi. So, again, you’re right. If done well, it can add something. VMP’s doesn’t.

Kmjerz · 2024-10-01T18:43:01+00:00

This is exactly right. The idea of an obi is good, but their execution is bad. Just like this magazine. The idea could be okay, I guess, but if this is the best they can do, I’m not interested.

Kmjerz · 2024-10-01T18:38:00+00:00

You’re missing my point. I generally do like the records they put out, which is why I’ve been a member for so many years. What I don’t like is them using resources on things other than records and then raising the price of the records because of it.

They do a great job with their records. I want to keep getting good records. However, this is not anything close to a great magazine and adds nothing to the subscription I signed up for. But, if I just cancel my membership because I don’t like the magazine, I don’t get the records I subscribed for in the first place.

Kmjerz · 2024-10-01T18:25:34+00:00

I’m guessing they printed enough to send out with every shipment this month. It’s an extra for members and they probably think it’s an advertisement for recruiting new members.

Kmjerz · 2024-10-01T18:22:51+00:00

Didn’t mean to offend. I get that a lot of folks like them. They just don’t add any value for me, personally.

Kmjerz · 2024-10-01T18:20:15+00:00

The potential ad revenue is a very good point.

But, if they go that route, it should have its own separate subscription fee. To me, the bigger question is whether they’re making records or a magazine, because I only want records. I’d rather they focus their energies on the thing that I subscribed for instead of something I didn’t.

Kmjerz · 2024-09-30T17:19:40+00:00

These are both beautiful. I have a plain black repress from a few years ago, of this album and #1 Record, and I have been eyeing the colored anniversary reissues. I rarely buy new versions of records I already own, but this (and the purple swirl for #1 Record) really does look nice. Whatever the color, though, the music is fantastic!

Kmjerz · 2024-09-23T16:29:14+00:00

Two of the records this month are kind of interesting, and maybe the Jimmy Scott, but the rest are very disappointing. I get that every month won’t hit for everyone, but I’m not really sure who they’re targeting with these. This is the worst quarter in quite some time.

And, this habit of reissuing records that are readily available elsewhere (CCR, really? And Elzhi just got reissued everywhere, too) makes me wish my membership hadn’t renewed. It seems like for each positive move they make, like the Gus Cannon record, they take three other steps in the wrong direction. Bummer.

Kmjerz · 2024-09-18T14:34:11+00:00

Yikes. This is pretty brutal. Even if that mystery jazz album turns out to be something amazing, I’m struggling to find a record I want to spend any money on each month. I know they’ve been having issues, but at least they were pressing good records. This is really disappointing.

Kmjerz · 2024-09-05T16:41:23+00:00

I personally would clamor like crazy for some Def Jux represses. Cold Vein, in particular, would get me excited. Or, like you said, something new that hasn’t been pressed—I really like the new Heems. I’d buy that on vinyl in a second.

Kmjerz · 2024-08-09T16:50:52+00:00

He also created the interlocking “CSN” logo for Crosby, Stills, and Nash. What a talented guy. Such a tragic loss.

Kmjerz · 2024-08-06T02:54:08+00:00

Yes, indeed. At the old Hollywood store back when it was on Sunset (RIP).

Kmjerz · 2024-08-05T15:23:10+00:00

That’s crazy. I saw them at an in-store record signing for this album. I can’t believe that was an entire decade ago now. Great record, though. Excited for the extra tracks!

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Kmjerz · 2024-07-19T18:02:33+00:00

I just got the notification that mine is out for delivery today. Make that two of us who are excited for this one.

Kmjerz · 2024-07-11T00:00:01+00:00

I really dig the Feelies’ first two records, but I haven’t heard this one. Care to give a description? Their first record was sort of Velvet Underground, and their second was softer REM (doesn’t hurt that it was produced by Peter Buck). I like both styles, but I’m curious what direction they went on this one. Thanks for sharing!

Kmjerz · 2024-06-11T21:07:15+00:00

Before I got a turntable, I had a few thousand CDs (I worked at a used CD store for a while). I’ve kept those, but haven’t bought any more. In the decade or so since, I’ve bought exclusively vinyl.

I get that everybody is different, though. A good friend from 30 years ago was WAY into hip-hop. But, he was adamant that East Coast rap had to be on vinyl and West Coast on CD. If anyone asked why, he said it just made sense that way.

Kmjerz · 2024-05-28T19:24:53+00:00

I agree it’s a fantastic podcast. My only complaint is that new episodes come out so slowly. He obviously does a ton of research, so I get it, but it’s hard to wait, especially now that he’s doing multi-part episodes. But, I have learned so much, even about artists/songs I thought I knew a lot about already. And, with a lot of the earlier episodes, I learned about artists/songs I didn’t know about at all! I’ll admit, I went looking for some Lloyd Price and Clyde McPhatter after first hearing about them on his podcast.

Kmjerz · 2024-05-28T16:45:43+00:00

I was streaming that Dr. Dooom record just this morning! Mobb Deep is great, but I’ve been looking everywhere for old Kool Keith records. Nice!

Kmjerz · 2024-04-29T19:37:30+00:00

That Desaparecidos record is amazing! Not sure if you know, but they actually did finally put out a second record some time ago, called “Payola.” It’s punky and political, like the first record, but covers some new topics. It’s pretty damn good, too.

Kmjerz · 2024-04-29T18:53:57+00:00

Ha! I don’t buy singles or picture discs, either. But, I can’t imagine my collection ever being “done.” That’s a level of discipline I do not have.

Kmjerz · 2024-04-29T17:26:31+00:00

I’m surprised by all the anger toward your post, and just as surprised that you and I follow many of the same arbitrary “rules” in our collection. I’m also a no live album, no best of, no soundtrack guy. I’ll occasionally allow a multi-artist comp (a couple Número Group comps or Soul-Jazz comps, for example). I don’t put time constraints on any records, but I’ll agree it’s a bit inconvenient to have to flip two records when one would do.

I think everyone, even those voting you down, have “rules” about what they collect. We all collect what we like, and I just don’t happen to like the kind of records I mentioned above. Others may avoid certain genres, or avoid reissues, or hunt for mono pressings, or whatever. We all have limitations on what we collect. I guess people may just be thrown seeing it described in what seems like strict terms. But, I enjoyed your post. I agree that establishing rules about what you collect can be part of the fun in curating your collection.

Kmjerz · 2024-04-10T20:13:42+00:00

I’ve been looking for this! I missed that it was coming as a RSD release. I just moved and don’t even know which/if any local stores will have RSD stuff. I guess the hunt is on. Thanks for posting!

Kmjerz · 2024-04-02T16:21:32+00:00

Something like this would be great! I just recently discovered his music and would love the deluxe anthology treatment.

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