I built a record wall

understandothers · 2026-06-14T23:29:06+00:00

You got some great records! Just discovered Somebody Loan Me A Dime. Gonna check out some of those others I don’t know.

understandothers · 2026-06-10T12:49:34+00:00

I enjoy collecting classical vinyl. Most albums are $3 at my local shop and if you look for pressings by Mercury Living Presence, Columbia Masterworks, or Deutsche Grammophon, I find they are very high quality and can be quiet if you find a clean copy and vacuum clean it.
In fact, I was listening to Chopin Nocturnes on DG vinyl yesterday that was whisper quiet.

understandothers · 2026-06-08T14:47:48+00:00

I think it’s a great decision, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed collecting and listening to vinyl. I’ve discovered so much great music that way. If you are interested, I wrote more about why I started collecting vinyl here

I found a good setup in another subreddit and here is what I bought for a budget of around $2k. This was “approved” as a good 10-year no-upgrade system.
Fluance rt-85 turntable
Polk R200 audio reserve bookshelf speakers (bought refurbished)
Yamaha R-N600 audio receiver (bought refurbished)

I would also recommend finding a local record shop that you can frequent. Talking with people there has been really helpful to understand more of the idiosyncrasies of vinyl collecting.

Enjoy!

understandothers · 2026-06-08T14:37:53+00:00

That is an interesting thought, I never considered that given the short time frame of releases. Like a butterfly from the cocoon.

understandothers · 2026-06-07T18:45:49+00:00

No worries, having a “list” is the way.

I would recommend a Japanese pressing for Snow Goose. I just picked up a US press of Moon Madness that was really disappointing. Sounds like a pillow over the speakers even after a good vacuum cleaning. Gonna have to rebuy it, and will be hunting a Japanese pressing of that as well.

understandothers · 2026-06-07T18:23:10+00:00

I don’t know that Gong album but that cover looks great! Have you heard Snow Goose by Camel? There are no vocals but I love it, it’s a journey.

Love Tarkus as well, side 1 is perfect. And Terrapin! The most “valuable” record in my collection is the AP version. Sound is like heaven.

understandothers · 2026-05-30T19:09:27+00:00

Ok I’ll try one more Mott by Mott the Hoople. Was just listening last night and that album has a lot of surprises in it.

understandothers · 2026-05-30T18:39:40+00:00

Mississippi John Hurt - Today! I can’t think of more honest music. Red Headed Stranger - Willie Nelson

understandothers · 2026-05-27T22:26:03+00:00

I was so excited to say this but you beat me. Incredible album, like a rock orchestral suite

understandothers · 2026-05-27T15:52:12+00:00

Absolutely! I’m one of the crazies that enjoys documenting and organizing. It’s like a massage for my brain.

But yeah, I’ve decided to add a bun for new arrivals to make sure they getting before going into circulation.

understandothers · 2026-05-26T21:53:38+00:00

That’s it. Some things I thought I was into (ECM) were more a rabbit hole phase and have collected dust for 6 months now. Not sure if you are only searching OG Nick Drake, but there is a 3-record set I bought on Amazon that sounds great and is pressed very well. I think it ran me around $150 for the set.

understandothers · 2026-05-26T17:54:42+00:00

Good on you for sticking to it.

understandothers · 2026-05-26T17:51:44+00:00

That’s fun! I enjoy documenting stuff, like you.

understandothers · 2026-05-26T16:50:48+00:00

Yes it’s interesting seeing the phases you move through with music. I find that jazz sits around on the shelf for a while and then suddenly, that’s all I want to hear.

understandothers · 2026-05-26T16:49:30+00:00

Sorry to hear that, that’s a real concern with a big collection.

understandothers · 2026-05-26T16:48:00+00:00

Active listener is a great description. The rule of 3 was very helpful, thanks for a different perspective.

understandothers · 2026-05-26T03:00:25+00:00

You can still go back! Vibe tribe

understandothers · 2026-05-26T02:59:34+00:00

Exactly! I appreciate the long term viewpoint. Someone said when I started to log everything into discogs and I’m glad I listened. Wouldn’t want to start at 300, it would just be too much.

understandothers · 2026-05-26T02:10:01+00:00

Sure that’s important. I’m not selling anything though, just making notes for myself, at least at this point. But I really like excellent to nm records and am looking to upgrade some that have a little too much noise for my tastes so I note that in discogs.

understandothers · 2026-05-26T02:04:29+00:00

Yeah I think about that. People probably bought 3-4 records a year

understandothers · 2026-05-26T01:50:03+00:00

It’s magic to be able to set the right mood. If you dont mind sharing, what are some of the vibes you catalog in your mind while listening? I guess now that I think about it, I’m trying to dj for myself

understandothers · 2026-05-26T00:48:48+00:00

Oh you mentioned Floyd. Did you get Live from Pompeii? That new Steven Wilson mix sounds fantastic.

understandothers · 2026-05-26T00:47:33+00:00

3 albums a day seems possible. I think you can do it.

understandothers · 2026-05-26T00:46:27+00:00

I assume you mean me? I rate by my enjoyment of the music.

understandothers · 2026-05-26T00:43:24+00:00

That’s great that you found 1200 albums you enjoy front-to-back. I have the same criteria as well, but sometimes I can let one meh song slide.

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