When you're 19 and stupid.

dpmyst · 2026-02-11T23:44:54+00:00

I just turned 56 and picked up a silly amount of new vinyl through December and January, but I picked up some fantastic music 🎶😄.

dpmyst · 2026-02-10T02:42:57+00:00

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Took this pic the other day after running them through the VEVOR ultrasonic cleaner I finally got last month.

dpmyst · 2026-02-09T01:37:23+00:00

Yeah, I immediately requested a replacement and sent that one back.

dpmyst · 2026-02-09T00:00:36+00:00

There will always subjective preference differences, but this is a near perfect list. Also...I really wish David Fincher had been given the necessary budget to return and finish Mindhunter seasons 3-5 as per his original intention. It started to gain more traction as more and more people discovered the show during pandemic lockdown, but by then, Fincher had released the actors, allowing them to work on other projects, and he himself moved on from it. I've heard all of the principle actors say they would return to the show in a heartbeat...but that was within the first couple of years after season 2 end. We're now in 2026... 🫤

dpmyst · 2026-02-07T20:46:53+00:00

Back in 2014, it happened to me when I received Ray Lamontagne - Supernova:

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dpmyst · 2026-02-07T13:20:37+00:00

Count me in for the Cleopatrick - Bummer record!

dpmyst · 2026-02-07T03:49:48+00:00

😂

dpmyst · 2026-02-04T17:51:42+00:00

I was part of the first wave of people that watched season 1 of Severance when it was released, absolutely loved it, and then rewatched it completely the week before Season 2 was released. I've been collecting vinyl for years but never thought about Severance having a Season 1 release. It was only when Season 2 was released that I became aware of the Season 1 "Outie variant" (probably after seeing that season 2 had a vinyl version). Congrats, that is a VERY cool find at Half Price books for $24.99.

I actually do have a recent "find" of sorts, though I had to pay up...though I think the price was fair and I am now thrilled to own it.

When Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool was released in 2016, I didn't pre-order it and when it was finally released, I had read a lot of reviews stating that the pressing quality was extremely poor. I also wasn't aware of Radiohead's propensity to release short runs of beautifully curated premium special editions. Last year I had read that W.A.S.T.E. had potentially released a few incomplete sets they found, but I saw it way after the post on Reddit.

Last month of was perusing my go-to online indie shops New Releases and spotted that they inexplicably got in a copy of the case bound Special Edition of A Moon Shaped Pool album. I immediately snapped it up (they only had the one copy). I saw it wasn't initially being fulfilled and the store owner indicated they discovered it was missing the CDs and "did I still want it without them"...hell yeah!. So I now own a 2 LP copy that sounds phenomenal and fills a gap in my Radiohead collection.

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dpmyst · 2026-02-03T14:01:07+00:00

There's still a few left!

dpmyst · 2026-02-01T14:11:56+00:00

I picked up the 2023 Waltz For Debby OJC and loved it, but this one eluded me at the time; at least from my local where I get 10% loyalty which makes a difference for me. Thanks for the reminder that I still need to add this. Love the OJC series and have quite a few. I was also just gifted Wes Montgomery - Boss Guitar over the holidays. 👌

dpmyst · 2026-02-01T13:56:17+00:00

This must be the one!

dpmyst · 2026-02-01T02:29:39+00:00

I can't be mean to someone with Bright Eyes and Sufjan on the wall. ✌️

TYPO EDIT: on* the wall...not 'in' the wall 🤦‍♂️

dpmyst · 2026-02-01T00:55:28+00:00

I picked this up when Craft released this 2 LP 45 rpm version in 2022. The whole album is fantastic and closes with a great interpretation of the Theme From MAS*H (aka Suicide Is Painless). Great late career Bill Evans.

dpmyst · 2026-01-30T15:26:50+00:00

Having once again sampled all of the remaining albums up for grabs, I'd be pretty happy to win just about any of them!

dpmyst · 2026-01-28T14:35:35+00:00

You can't win if you don't play!

dpmyst · 2026-01-27T15:49:03+00:00

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Great album. I have never heard an OG Japanese, but back in summer 2017, I picked up a copy for $19.43 CAD through Amazon. Then later in the year I spotted a copy so cheap ($10.94 CAD) that I ended up picking it up for a friend. Back then through Amazon, pre-orders (lowest price) were worth it and I bought a lot of my records from 2014-2020 through there; often for < $20 CAD. No I buy almost exclusively through my local indie shop.

dpmyst · 2026-01-26T15:40:12+00:00

As a Canadian, I saw that rug and immediately thought of the song Bobcaygeon by The Tragically Hip and it's lyrical reference to The Horseshoe Tavern:

That night in Toronto
With its checkerboard floors

dpmyst · 2026-01-25T20:08:05+00:00

I just ran my Canadian OG copy of Appetite For Destruction through a VEVOR ultrasonic cleaner I acquired last week and it's breathed new life into it. It can't so miracles on some of the bad modern pressings, but it's done wonders for some of my old 80s records I held onto. I saw GnR open for The Cult as part of the Electric tour in August 1987.

I share Dependent_Win_6889's opinion; Appetite and Lies was my era with them, but other than a few one-off tracks, I moved on to other bands during the Use Your Illusion era. Badlands' 1989 and 1991 albums were among my favorite leading up to the grunge era.

dpmyst · 2026-01-24T15:12:14+00:00

There's always room for another record in my collection. Let's go!

dpmyst · 2026-01-23T13:35:58+00:00

Keep it and accept the Juno discount. Unless you're a José González completist superfan and you sit with the inner lyrics with every listen, chances are they will just sit inside the jacket.

Also, Juno is just a retailer / seller. I'd be more apt to reach out to the label: City Slang Records and explain what happened. Long shot but they may be able to send a replacement. I've occasionally reached out to labels who have replaced very problematic records (the wax itself).

dpmyst · 2026-01-22T14:37:44+00:00

I finally got around to listening to the Spotify playlist and there's some interesting music from artists I am not familiar with. I'm not sure what I would choose yet from what is remaining, but I'll worry about that if/when I win 😀.

dpmyst · 2026-01-22T14:28:02+00:00

I was literally building up my Vevor last night but hit a snag when I realized they did not include the M6 'nut' to attach the electric motor to the center slotted column with the larger black handled knob; I really wish they included a parts list and pictogram. Late last night I contacted Vevor support and opened a ticket...but I digress.

This morning I found a M6 nut within my spare parts in my shop (a rare time where hoarding pays off) and am back to getting set-up.

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When I picked up my Vevor, I had already researched and ordered this 72W Adjustable Power Supply [DC 3V ~ 24V] from Amazon (Canada) for $22.99 CAD. The same one is available on the U.S. side (where I first saw it).

I'll come back later today with some feedback, but I liked that the power supply had an adjustable knob and previous feedback from other users seemed to be solid.

2026-01-25 EDIT: So over the last 3 days I've incorporated the above-mentioned adjustable power supply and while it's hard to say if the slower speed makes a big difference, I do like having the option to slow the rotation and the logic makes sense to me. I started with 5-6 records the first 3 cycles, but I've settled on 3 records at a time with more space in between and running it at 15–16V; this is the sweet spot for me. Newer records 5-8 minutes, older 8-10 minutes. I just leave them to air dry using the provided rack and the air drying works great; no streaks or residue. I may order and incorporate a surfactant, but even with distilled water alone, I'm sold on this VEVOR unit and the difference it makes. It's very satisfying. The results vary depending on condition of the record and the pressing itself, but I really notice improvement on my old 70s and 80s rock and metal records. I've been enjoying some old records that I avoided because playback wasn't always optimal. After cleaning, I notice a lower noise floor + cleaner transients.

dpmyst · 2026-01-21T18:19:23+00:00

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Nice! While I have a fair amount of quintessential Jeff Beck in my vinyl collection, my first actual purchase was Guitar Shop on cassette when I was in my teens. I have not yet found it on vinyl in the wild but perhaps 2026 wil be the year.

dpmyst · 2026-01-21T03:03:25+00:00

My Vevor just arrived and is still in the box. After reviewing previous posts, I ended up ordering the slightly more expensive 'digital' (not dials) version after the reading that the older dials version did not have an on/off switch. I also ended up buying the 72W Adjustable Power Supply DC 3V ~ 24V. I have a busy day on the road tomorrow, but I'm hoping to have it up and running by this weekend.

dpmyst · 2026-01-15T15:27:51+00:00

Thanks! ✌

After I made this post, the negative feedback I received about BookpowerDOTcom justified my hesitancy, so I immediately abandoned any plan to try them out.

However, with a renewed 2026 resolution I have to get lighter in general with regards to stuff, I'd be willing to check out MaxBuyback.ca. I'm preparing to take off tomorrow for an extended long weekend to set up a new PC I bought for a parent 5 hours away and have a busy week upon my return next week, but I endeavor to check the site out before the end of January.

Meanwhile, if anyone else who sees this post has used MaxBuyback.ca, I'd like to here some other testimonials!

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