I’ve spent a lot of money on audiophile vinyl in the last 12 months mostly because of you, but I’ve also learned a lot about Jazz and finally discovered and got into it. Thanks Michael.🙂
I feel like my vinyl IQ has gone up exponentially since I started watching this channel. Thank you, Michael, for all that you give to the VC. Your content is entertaining, educational, and very much appreciated.
Bro, thanks for the advice. My sentiments too. Don't feed the speculative. We are here to enjoy music or as in your case, enjoy your audiophile journey. Words from Singapore. Cheers!
Michael, I want to thank you for everything you doing for us! You like a teacher ! I started watching your channel in the beginning of this pandemic, day by day, video by video, I learned about new labels, pressings and all that jazz. Now my record collection expanded to 3 times , mostly of blue note, impulse, acoustic sounds and others. Thank you 🙏
A simple Thank you for sharing your wisdom that the newbie to Vinyl can comprehended. Started collecting Vinyl in Oct 2021 as I turned 50. Busted a bit of cash on unworthy LPs. Good learning. Onward & beyond with your advice. Heartfelt thank you!!!
I think the most important trait to have as a collector of vinyl is to be patient. Wait for the reprint or the right price the right condition. I’ve passed up on a lot of records I really wanted but they were overpriced or in bad shape and it’s always seemed like it’s paid of to wait. I’m to the point where I want to add quality not quantity 😃
@@Michael45RPM that is so true too! I’ve also lost out on a lot thinking too much about it lol. Its a fine line, but what makes this hobby so fun! The treasure hunting the winning and the losing of it, but nothing in my mind beats that thrill of finding a treasure or finding something you didn’t know existed. Before I started collecting I would never of listened to Jazz and now it’s one of my favorites.
@@Michael45RPM oh yes be quick missed out on some and waited for the right price so a balancing act for sure I hope Mingus Mingus Mingus is still in print
I'll echo Markus' comments. I've also found your videos incredibly informative in helping me to spend wisely. Throughout the pandemic I have also found immeasurable joy and great relief in hearing more beautiful music and learning about important audiophile releases from your channel and developing my collection. Hearing your news and thoughts have been incredibly positive. Discovering Nicolas Jaar and Biosphere have been some of the big guns!. I hope you and your family have a restful Christmas. Kindest regards...
@@sadsackjetsfan1795 Saw it in my local record store today, $22. You should see it soon or if you order on-line, Mike from The “In” Grove mentioned in a recent video that he will have them in stock shortly.
Great video and sound advice. I’d also suggest that using streaming services to check that you actually like the music is worthwhile. An album can sound great, but if you don’t really like the music it can stay on your shelf! I have also come across some Tom Petty album reissues from 2016 mastered by Chris Bellman and they sound great too and less than £20. As others have said Speakers Corner label has never let me down either especially Lou Reed Transformer...brilliant
Two of my favourite recent picks ups were both recorded at Carnegie Hall, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. They sound fantastic, amazing artists and their instruments performing live.
Great advice per usual. I bought Donald Byrd and Bobbi Humphrey blue note classics after watching your video. Bloody hell they are amazing. Only for you I would’ve passed on them. You’re my vinyl guru.
Your absolutely right about Frank Zappa's family trust records sounding amazing, such a great value. A contemporary artist that always seems over looked in the audiophile community is Lana del Rey. It's more then apparent she cares about the sound quality of her material and her new album Blue Banisters is one of her best.
Speakers Corner a good starting point as well, a great catalogue across many genres and high quality releases. Pure Pleasure in the UK do a load of interesting jazz and soul releases, and they're a Speakers Corner dealer too.
I'm glad that you made this video - I feel it was a bit overdue, but I'm glad it's out there. Further to the points you made - I'd like to hear explicit comments along the lines of which labels actively, i.e. aggressively, promoting re-issues: Blue Note, Verve, Impulse, Savoy, CTS, ECM, etc. as I feel it would have been of benefit to me earlier this past year as I grappled with the subject. I have a suspicion many others returning to vinyl purchases would benefit. Many of your videos are release specific and you speak of the label, but it's not always apparent to a newcomer the quantity of legacy releases made available or what to keep your ears open for.
Cool video; definitely need a t-shirt now that says “Don’t feed the flippers.” And Zappa is amazing. I think I’ve bought three copies of “Hot Rats” over the years, but “Joe’s Garage” is an essential.
Entire Neil Young catalogue is great. "Zuma" and "Everybody Knows This is Nowhere" strike me as the best two all-around in the series. There is also "Live at the Cellar Door" from Performance series which is incredibly well-recorded!
Hi Michael, would you consider putting the album/artist names? Also, thank you for your channel. I really have enjoyed them over the past year. Nice to see you are noticed by Chad Kassem too.
a long time ago a friend of my parents made me a cassette tape recording of the Zappa-Joes Garage. he had a Linn LP12, Troika,Ekos and recorded the album to his Sony pro walkman (WMD-6) onto a TDK SA. I still have the tape and it was my introduction to Zappa. It plays great on my old Denon drm44hx machine / Naim Audio stuff :-)
I agree 100% on the series you mentioned and would add, there are some newer albums on vinyl with audiophile attention to detail which aren't rare and sound amazing. And it is very difficult and expensive to go chasing titles "backwards" in the secondary market. Gotta develop your system based on genres and decades you like. My system for reissues: Watch this channel, verify pressing quality, then listen on Tidal, confirm it's music I like, and buy accordingly...it has saved me a ton of dough! (and cost me plenty too) My system overall: used records in stores (with a grail just one flip away!), Discogs for specific pressings not flipper titles, with Vinyl Me Please for new-to-me classics, and the good reissues buy online and try to beat the rush!
I think production has gotten a lot better since last year. Chad Kassem mentioned that they only pressed 20,000 of the Love Supreme initially last year and pressed 25,000 of the recent Ella Swinging Christmas, despite being a much less desirable title
Another great video. After watching it I purchased the Jaar album 2Lp on a whim. Really excited to explore this genre of music further. If you have other audiophile recommendations in the genre for newbies, would love it if you shared some.
As always an excellent video, very useful and lots of wisdom !! If I can be so bold to add the Jimi Hendrix albums released by his trust to your list of artist.
Timely video. With so many records at crazy prices, I can't buy too many, deciding to just stream them instead. But yes, I do love to buy a few every year. Thank you! Just hope with the raw vinyl material becoming more available next year maybe prices will or can go down to reasonable levels, or at least stop the crazy increases. If vinyl costs continue to go up, it will keep many 20-somethings from ever considering it as a viable form of music collecting and listening.
There still tons of bargains (10-20 dollar) records at your local used record store. I find sometimes the best part of the hobby is looking through the bins and finding a great 10 dollar Allen parson project record or even taking a chance on a 5 dollar record from an artist I am not familiar with and it turns out to be amazing.
@@Michael45RPM wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As others have mentioned you have opened my eyes to many artists and recordings (and new labels) I have never heard. It has been a great musical education! Thank you.
@@catified2081 yes, I do that some since we have a new record store in my small town. Then there are flea markets, if you are willing to get up early on a Saturday. Always enjoyed looking through the used bins back in the day. Kind of like a treasure hunt...Fun times.
Please PLEASE put links to the products you discuss in the video description. Been trying to find Acoustic Sounds series for 20 minutes with no luck and I've given up trying to find the crystal clear inner sleeves you use. Otherwise, another great video 👍 Thanks.
Thanks again for a great video. The Blue Note stuff has been great both the Classic series and the Tone Poets and it should keep on being interesting. Acoustic Sounds I have not gotten that many of But They have been good. Vinyl me please I have never tried so I must look into that. Zappa has always done quality recordings Even though sometimes he tires me musically. Neil Young is also fabulous But There is almost too much to buy. So as you say, great things lie ahead of us in 2022. Thanks for Another great video
I've been asking about this for the last 2 months we are 4 recordings behind now? May be they are reprinting some of the early ones, I see signs that this maybe the case
In addition to the series and artists mentioned, I would be attentive to: - Craft: not everything they release is of the same quality, but they have released fantastic things like Chet Baker's, Abbey Lincoln, Kenny Dorham, etc. (AAA and some not AAA but of excellent quality). I hope their Contemporary reissues live up to Chet Baker's. - Decca British Jazz Explosion series. What they have released so far is excellent. - Joni Mitchel reissues. Maybe 2022 or 2023. If the next box set covers For The Roses, Court and Spark, The Hissing of Summer Lawns and Hejira, and is done with the quality of this year's U.S. box set, it will be extraordinary. - Some already announced releases from MoFi, AP (especially Mingus's Blues & Roots. Kevin Gray and Chad Kassem have raved about this reissue). - the Marvin Gaye's Whats Going On (AAA? Cut by Kevin Gray, no January 28).
@@Michael45RPM You’re welcome Michael. I don't recall seeing any of your videos on the Decca series. If you haven't heard them, I'm sure you will enjoy them!
Great video! One question, can you recommend where I can find Zappa’s “Joe’s Garage”? Acoustic Sounds has it on back order. It’s been on back order for a long long time.
Completely true. I just thought your video was about the possibility of building an audiophile collection at a reasonable price - not just about new releases in 2022 -my mistake sorry :)
For a newbie I would recommend buying cassettes and cd’s and with time snap up good deals ergo yard, estate , flea market, antique store sales. I make too much and to this day still buy quantity over quality. Having said that I have a lot of quality original presses. Now am focusing on Records you mentioned in this video. Spent $300 yesterday and have almost 100 more records in my collection. Some Jazz, Beatles, Kiss, Original Lonnie Mack record. Patience, look look look it’ll show up
Speakers Corner has put out some great sounding stuff for good prices lately too. Lue Teed, Al Green, Alan Parsons, Toto, Albert King, Ann Peeples, and more.
Agreed. Classic series and Tone Poet series are amazing. Even more so-Accoustic Sounds. I was waiting for Love Supreme for a good year or so and it was repressed. Bought at regular price. Problem is with labels pressing famous records using poor material source which may put many people off buying vinyl.
Neil Young’s Greatest Hits is actually pressed using one-step method and the results are the sonic equivalent of Sistine Chapel or Alex Ross painting. They are still out there, and are the best sounding Neil Young records outside of Greendale vinyl or Trans on Quiex-II.
They took the original master reels Cut the individual songs to 2” 30 ips Then One Stepped it Pretty incredible sounding The NY Carnegie Hall acoustic performance is a you were there - if you see one - buy it
Wow, that was a great video, brilliant advice and tips, thank you. Can I add one tip to the pot? If you are doing this on a budget and a lot of us are, then buy the music you like not necessarily the latest LP from a label or artist. I have to like the music I play, there is no point buying music that I don’t like just because it’s the latest release from X or Y, hence I don’t have the latest Joni Mitchell box set because I don’t like her music but the new Billy Joel box is happily sitting in my collection as I just love his music. Happy listening:)
I really would like to order the Kenny Burrell album Midnight Blue. But I’m afraid of too many nonfill issues. What’s your opinion, Michael? Should I wait? Thank you for the very informative video. 👍
Michael, what advice would you give to build up a Beatles collection without breaking the Bank. Do you foresee any new Beatles releases worth buying in 2022?
It's tough being an audiophile and music lover at the same time! I can play one record that sounds effin phenomenal , then play another one that's one of your favorites and it sounds flat and stuffy! It's a big let down for us more than others! That's why I don't play different records back to back anymore! I just buy hoping it'll sound at least decent, which happens I'd say 80% of the time!
Can we get some T shirts and mugs printed that say 'Don't feed the Flippers' They would sell well I think...lol I order my one steps (and more) from 'Music Direct' You pay some import tax but it's still cheaper than the insane prices retailers charge over in the UK. For example - Last two Eagles one steps $125 each plus £55 import duty = £245.00. From the UK = £360.
This video would be much more difficult to make if you were to exclude jazz records. For those people, like me, who don’t ’get’ jazz, the audiophile choice offers much less availability. Thank you once more for making this interesting video.
I think it would have been appropriate to mention Sam's Records - perhaps especially for those of us who live in Europe. here there is good opportunity to for audiophil quality at the fair price without customs and ridiculous charges:)
Hello Michael. Do you know from your experience if the cheapest option possible for shipping from Acoustic Sounds is USD 47? Quite expensive thanks mike
Excellent thoughts and very informative I do think there can be too much of a certain label (tone poets, mofi) I certainly don’t buy them if the music in vanilla Hard to tell in this FOMO audiophile world Where you sometimes must strike before the iron is hot. Joni Mitchell’s upcoming archive releases will be excellent base on what has already came out The AS Verve titles are specatular
Yes, just be patient with the Classic series. No need to pay $100 like I saw people paying for them. I had to wait almost 6 months for “The Sidewinder” and saw people paying upwards of $100 for it. Same thing with some of the Acoustic Sounds series like “A Love Supreme”. No need to pay a lot for it. It’ll get repressed, or at least it was.
I think it is good advice to not look back. There are some MOFI titles I want very badly which are out of print and I refuse to pay $200-$300+ for a single album. It pains me to think some of these albums I will never have, but it is true some of them could be pressed again on super vinyl or whatever new gimmick they invent. That being said, there are also some albums which were pressed a long time ago and likely will never be pressed again because the master tapes are just not useable anymore. Or perhaps MOFI will never be allowed the licensing again. Those are the ones that are most difficult for me.
2 releases I'm looking forward to in 2022... What's Going On by Marvin Gaye (mastered by Kevin Gray I believe), and the 45rpm version of Song Bird by Eva Cassidy.
Please listen to this record: Rão Kyao -Fado Bailado jazz with a beautiful Portuguese guitar ❤️ then tell me what you think of that disc... maybe I'll send you a copy later 😜
There's no way we can "save" money in this hobby. It's a very expensive hobby and getting worst. If my wife knew what I spent in hardware she would sent my to under the bridge with my gear and records a long time ago… and she kind of suspects what I spent in records everymonth, more than the minimum salary in this country for sure. It's too much, I know that. I'm glad you mention the flippers again. Only Chad Kassem seem to think it's a legit business… it's unbeliavable. It's savage capitalism (without any political crap here) at it's worst. By my calculation, Kind of Blue UHQR was purchased by 5-6000 persons. Chad sold out he's happy. It's not the same at all like 25.000 persons, vinyl lovers. I suspect this hobby is not as healty as it looks - marketwise. I feel I butchered the english here, but it's difficult to write in english when things get more complex. 🖖🏻
Also any American Beatles fan who has only heard capital vinyl will be amazed by sound of Parlophone pressings. Who wouldn’t pay 50 to 100 dollars to truly hear the Beatles the way John Paul George Ringo (plus George Martin/Geoff Emmerich) wanted these songs to be heard- there’s a reason they dressed up like butchers-they felt Capital butchered their music in more ways than one.
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I’ve spent a lot of money on audiophile vinyl in the last 12 months mostly because of you, but I’ve also learned a lot about Jazz and finally discovered and got into it. Thanks Michael.🙂
I feel like my vinyl IQ has gone up exponentially since I started watching this channel. Thank you, Michael, for all that you give to the VC. Your content is entertaining, educational, and very much appreciated.
Thank you so much Terry
"No need to feed the flipper" Love it!
Bro, thanks for the advice. My sentiments too. Don't feed the speculative. We are here to enjoy music or as in your case, enjoy your audiophile journey. Words from Singapore. Cheers!
Michael, I want to thank you for everything you doing for us! You like a teacher !
I started watching your channel in the beginning of this pandemic, day by day, video by video, I learned about new labels, pressings and all that jazz.
Now my record collection expanded to 3 times , mostly of blue note, impulse, acoustic sounds and others.
Thank you 🙏
Wow Markus thank you so much for this beautiful Comment
A simple Thank you for sharing your wisdom that the newbie to Vinyl can comprehended.
Started collecting Vinyl in Oct 2021 as I turned 50.
Busted a bit of cash on unworthy LPs. Good learning.
Onward & beyond with your advice. Heartfelt thank you!!!
The information and sources given by Michael are priceless.
Always worth watching everything you discuss. Such passion. Well done Michael I look forward to all your videos.
Thx Brent :-)
You forgot to mention Abbey Road half-speed masters! Just kidding.
I think the most important trait to have as a collector of vinyl is to be patient. Wait for the reprint or the right price the right condition. I’ve passed up on a lot of records I really wanted but they were overpriced or in bad shape and it’s always seemed like it’s paid of to wait. I’m to the point where I want to add quality not quantity 😃
right Michael... but be quick when they come out is important too i think
@@Michael45RPM that is so true too! I’ve also lost out on a lot thinking too much about it lol. Its a fine line, but what makes this hobby so fun! The treasure hunting the winning and the losing of it, but nothing in my mind beats that thrill of finding a treasure or finding something you didn’t know existed. Before I started collecting I would never of listened to Jazz and now it’s one of my favorites.
@@Michael45RPM oh yes be quick missed out on some and waited for the right price so a balancing act for sure I hope Mingus Mingus Mingus is still in print
Quality over quantity - bingo!
I'll echo Markus' comments. I've also found your videos incredibly informative in helping me to spend wisely. Throughout the pandemic I have also found immeasurable joy and great relief in hearing more beautiful music and learning about important audiophile releases from your channel and developing my collection. Hearing your news and thoughts have been incredibly positive. Discovering Nicolas Jaar and Biosphere have been some of the big guns!. I hope you and your family have a restful Christmas. Kindest regards...
thank you so much Marky Mark your comments are always great and very welcome thx so much
Nirvana Nevermind Bernie Cut Pallas pressing is back in stock when I thought it wouldn't come back. Great video.
😃
Where can I find it?
@@sadsackjetsfan1795 Most places. My local record store had 1 left. Acoustic Sounds, noble records, theingroove all had it. I'm sure many others.
@@sadsackjetsfan1795 Saw it in my local record store today, $22. You should see it soon or if you order on-line, Mike from The “In” Grove mentioned in a recent video that he will have them in stock shortly.
Having watched this I’ve realised how many albums you have shown are in my collection…all due to your excellent videos….thank you for all you do…👍
My pleasure Myles
Great video and sound advice. I’d also suggest that using streaming services to check that you actually like the music is worthwhile. An album can sound great, but if you don’t really like the music it can stay on your shelf! I have also come across some Tom Petty album reissues from 2016 mastered by Chris Bellman and they sound great too and less than £20. As others have said Speakers Corner label has never let me down either especially Lou Reed Transformer...brilliant
Two of my favourite recent picks ups were both recorded at Carnegie Hall, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. They sound fantastic, amazing artists and their instruments performing live.
Frank Zappa passed away 28 years ago today. Good that you highlighted his wonderful releases today
I did not know that. Thanks I 'll be sure to play some Frank today.
Great advice per usual. I bought Donald Byrd and Bobbi Humphrey blue note classics after watching your video. Bloody hell they are amazing. Only for you I would’ve passed on them. You’re my vinyl guru.
I love hearing Friedrich! I have beagle that barks at the same guy walking his dog every day at the same time. Love Lee Morgan, too.
Friedrich! Down boy! ... Good dog. Happily pay more for a gatefold album! Another terrific show mein Freund!
"Boxsets rarely have the best sound when not coming from the masters". The most precious thing I'd teach to a young collector.
Your right Frank Zappa stuff always sounds The mixing and mastering is always top notch .
Your absolutely right about Frank Zappa's family trust records sounding amazing, such a great value. A contemporary artist that always seems over looked in the audiophile community is Lana del Rey. It's more then apparent she cares about the sound quality of her material and her new album Blue Banisters is one of her best.
i agree Catified this nis overlooked for sure
Yes, Lana is great, musically and sonically.
Speakers Corner a good starting point as well, a great catalogue across many genres and high quality releases. Pure Pleasure in the UK do a load of interesting jazz and soul releases, and they're a Speakers Corner dealer too.
I'm glad that you made this video - I feel it was a bit overdue, but I'm glad it's out there. Further to the points you made - I'd like to hear explicit comments along the lines of which labels actively, i.e. aggressively, promoting re-issues: Blue Note, Verve, Impulse, Savoy, CTS, ECM, etc. as I feel it would have been of benefit to me earlier this past year as I grappled with the subject. I have a suspicion many others returning to vinyl purchases would benefit. Many of your videos are release specific and you speak of the label, but it's not always apparent to a newcomer the quantity of legacy releases made available or what to keep your ears open for.
Your so right about being patient.
Cool video; definitely need a t-shirt now that says “Don’t feed the flippers.”
And Zappa is amazing. I think I’ve bought three copies of “Hot Rats” over the years, but “Joe’s Garage” is an essential.
Thank you Michael, very helpful especially for us Europeans. Take care
Invaluable information Michael!
Entire Neil Young catalogue is great. "Zuma" and "Everybody Knows This is Nowhere" strike me as the best two all-around in the series. There is also "Live at the Cellar Door" from Performance series which is incredibly well-recorded!
Hi Michael, would you consider putting the album/artist names? Also, thank you for your channel. I really have enjoyed them over the past year. Nice to see you are noticed by Chad Kassem too.
a long time ago a friend of my parents made me a cassette tape recording of the Zappa-Joes Garage. he had a Linn LP12, Troika,Ekos and recorded the album to his Sony pro walkman (WMD-6) onto a TDK SA. I still have the tape and it was my introduction to Zappa. It plays great on my old Denon drm44hx machine / Naim Audio stuff :-)
Wow Richard... keep it in a safe place :-)
OMG when your dog started barking one of my boys jumped up, stood right in front of the television and began howling! Great video BTW
:-)
Yeah, my dog was walking around growling for a good 10 minutes afterwards.
That’s it, great explanatory direct video. And thanks for showing the Sarah Vaughan record :)
I agree 100% on the series you mentioned and would add, there are some newer albums on vinyl with audiophile attention to detail which aren't rare and sound amazing.
And it is very difficult and expensive to go chasing titles "backwards" in the secondary market. Gotta develop your system based on genres and decades you like.
My system for reissues: Watch this channel, verify pressing quality, then listen on Tidal, confirm it's music I like, and buy accordingly...it has saved me a ton of dough! (and cost me plenty too)
My system overall: used records in stores (with a grail just one flip away!), Discogs for specific pressings not flipper titles, with Vinyl Me Please for new-to-me classics, and the good reissues buy online and try to beat the rush!
Perfect Dan, thx for sharing
Oh I just found this video, perfect timing since I am vinyl noob :) plus love your channel.
I think production has gotten a lot better since last year. Chad Kassem mentioned that they only pressed 20,000 of the Love Supreme initially last year and pressed 25,000 of the recent Ella Swinging Christmas, despite being a much less desirable title
those are numbers nobody thought about 2 years ago!!!!
An LP doesn't have to be labeled "audiophile", etc. to be audiophile quality. Sometimes the most unexpected record can sound amazing.
Another great video. After watching it I purchased the Jaar album 2Lp on a whim. Really excited to explore this genre of music further. If you have other audiophile recommendations in the genre for newbies, would love it if you shared some.
I will do Videos about stuff like this regulary
As always an excellent video, very useful and lots of wisdom !! If I can be so bold to add the Jimi Hendrix albums released by his trust to your list of artist.
Right Martin good choice
I really do love your double gatefold lp cover ! Tell more about it
they are from the vinyl storage solution
I got a feeling of an AP LZ box set coming late next year. Good times!
hmmmmm
Timely video. With so many records at crazy prices, I can't buy too many, deciding to just stream them instead. But yes, I do love to buy a few every year. Thank you! Just hope with the raw vinyl material becoming more available next year maybe prices will or can go down to reasonable levels, or at least stop the crazy increases. If vinyl costs continue to go up, it will keep many 20-somethings from ever considering it as a viable form of music collecting and listening.
Very Valid Points Ross ... lets hope for the best!
There still tons of bargains (10-20 dollar) records at your local used record store. I find sometimes the best part of the hobby is looking through the bins and finding a great 10 dollar Allen parson project record or even taking a chance on a 5 dollar record from an artist I am not familiar with and it turns out to be amazing.
@@Michael45RPM wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As others have mentioned you have opened my eyes to many artists and recordings (and new labels) I have never heard. It has been a great musical education! Thank you.
Thx Ross but i hope we see us here on my channel before that comes :-)
@@catified2081 yes, I do that some since we have a new record store in my small town. Then there are flea markets, if you are willing to get up early on a Saturday.
Always enjoyed looking through the used bins back in the day. Kind of like a treasure hunt...Fun times.
Please PLEASE put links to the products you discuss in the video description. Been trying to find Acoustic Sounds series for 20 minutes with no luck and I've given up trying to find the crystal clear inner sleeves you use. Otherwise, another great video 👍 Thanks.
VSS do not produce them anymore
Thanks again for a great video. The Blue Note stuff has been great both the Classic series and the Tone Poets and it should keep on being interesting. Acoustic Sounds I have not gotten that many of But They have been good. Vinyl me please I have never tried so I must look into that. Zappa has always done quality recordings Even though sometimes he tires me musically. Neil Young is also fabulous But There is almost too much to buy. So as you say, great things lie ahead of us in 2022. Thanks for Another great video
Michael have you heard about any upcoming Tone Poet releases? It seems like their focus is on the Classic Series now.
I've been asking about this for the last 2 months we are 4 recordings behind now? May be they are reprinting some of the early ones, I see signs that this maybe the case
Not yet but i am sure they will do it sooner than later
BN has published the list. The release dates are TBA
another wonderful video. thank you
Great video. Any way you can list the albums that you review?
Yes from now on i will do that
@@Michael45RPM Thank you!
In addition to the series and artists mentioned, I would be attentive to:
- Craft: not everything they release is of the same quality, but they have released fantastic things like Chet Baker's, Abbey Lincoln, Kenny Dorham, etc. (AAA and some not AAA but of excellent quality). I hope their Contemporary reissues live up to Chet Baker's.
- Decca British Jazz Explosion series. What they have released so far is excellent.
- Joni Mitchel reissues. Maybe 2022 or 2023. If the next box set covers For The Roses, Court and Spark, The Hissing of Summer Lawns and Hejira, and is done with the quality of this year's U.S. box set, it will be extraordinary.
- Some already announced releases from MoFi, AP (especially Mingus's Blues & Roots. Kevin Gray and Chad Kassem have raved about this reissue).
- the Marvin Gaye's Whats Going On (AAA? Cut by Kevin Gray, no January 28).
Thx for sharing Rodrigo great input
@@Michael45RPM You’re welcome Michael. I don't recall seeing any of your videos on the Decca series. If you haven't heard them, I'm sure you will enjoy them!
Great video! One question, can you recommend where I can find Zappa’s “Joe’s Garage”? Acoustic Sounds has it on back order. It’s been on back order for a long long time.
They come and go maybe look at discogs if the prices are reasonable get one
Interesting episode. Thx for posting.
Keep going 💜
2022 will be a good year for collecting
It will be Harry and we talk a lot about it at Rachels :-)
Completely true. I just thought your video was about the possibility of building an audiophile collection at a reasonable price - not just about new releases in 2022 -my mistake sorry :)
its a bit about both i hope Tonny :-)
For a newbie I would recommend buying cassettes and cd’s and with time snap up good deals ergo yard, estate , flea market, antique store sales.
I make too much and to this day still buy quantity over quality. Having said that I have a lot of quality original presses. Now am focusing on
Records you mentioned in this video. Spent $300 yesterday and have almost 100 more records in my collection. Some Jazz, Beatles, Kiss,
Original Lonnie Mack record. Patience, look look look it’ll show up
Speakers Corner has put out some great sounding stuff for good prices lately too. Lue Teed, Al Green, Alan Parsons, Toto, Albert King, Ann Peeples, and more.
You are right their releases can be very good
Agreed. Classic series and Tone Poet series are amazing. Even more so-Accoustic Sounds. I was waiting for Love Supreme for a good year or so and it was repressed. Bought at regular price. Problem is with labels pressing famous records using poor material source which may put many people off buying vinyl.
Recieved the dream with dean 45rpm today 🤯🤯🤯
Thanks for all your effort and 🍻 to 2022.
Neil Young’s Greatest Hits is actually pressed using one-step method and the results are the sonic equivalent of Sistine Chapel or Alex Ross painting. They are still out there, and are the best sounding Neil Young records outside of Greendale vinyl or Trans on Quiex-II.
They took the original master reels
Cut the individual songs to 2” 30 ips
Then One Stepped it
Pretty incredible sounding
The NY Carnegie Hall acoustic performance is a you were there - if you see one - buy it
Wow, that was a great video, brilliant advice and tips, thank you. Can I add one tip to the pot? If you are doing this on a budget and a lot of us are, then buy the music you like not necessarily the latest LP from a label or artist. I have to like the music I play, there is no point buying music that I don’t like just because it’s the latest release from X or Y, hence I don’t have the latest Joni Mitchell box set because I don’t like her music but the new Billy Joel box is happily sitting in my collection as I just love his music. Happy listening:)
Cool Martin thx for sharing this
Have the Billy Joel box too it is not audiophile but the music is fantastic and that’s what it is all about 👍
@@dutchcoyote Agree its great listening.
I really would like to order the Kenny Burrell album Midnight Blue. But I’m afraid of too many nonfill issues. What’s your opinion, Michael? Should I wait? Thank you for the very informative video. 👍
I would try it and hope for the best.....
I've bought 10 titles including that one, and they're all clean and flat, no issues.
Michael, what advice would you give to build up a Beatles collection without breaking the Bank.
Do you foresee any new Beatles releases worth buying in 2022?
They have to come to their senses eventually... but they are a hard case :-)
It's tough being an audiophile and music lover at the same time! I can play one record that sounds effin phenomenal , then play another one that's one of your favorites and it sounds flat and stuffy! It's a big let down for us more than others! That's why I don't play different records back to back anymore! I just buy hoping it'll sound at least decent, which happens I'd say 80% of the time!
Can we get some T shirts and mugs printed that say 'Don't feed the Flippers' They would sell well I think...lol
I order my one steps (and more) from 'Music Direct' You pay some import tax but it's still cheaper than the insane prices retailers charge over in the UK. For example - Last two Eagles one steps $125 each plus £55 import duty = £245.00. From the UK = £360.
This video would be much more difficult to make if you were to exclude jazz records. For those people, like me, who don’t ’get’ jazz, the audiophile choice offers much less availability. Thank you once more for making this interesting video.
Wait 2 more hours Ron :-)
I think it would have been appropriate to mention Sam's Records - perhaps especially for those of us who live in Europe. here there is good opportunity to for audiophil quality at the fair price without customs and ridiculous charges:)
You are right but no new releases for quite some times kets see what happens
Maybe your good dog really enjoys the jazz releases
Hello Michael. Do you know from your experience if the cheapest option possible for shipping from Acoustic Sounds is USD 47? Quite expensive
thanks
mike
Yes its serious money but if you order more than 1 Album it gets better
More advice - If you have a great sounding version
You don’t always need the remaster
Save that money for something else
Excellent thoughts and very informative
I do think there can be too much of a certain label (tone poets, mofi)
I certainly don’t buy them if the music in vanilla
Hard to tell in this FOMO audiophile world
Where you sometimes must strike before the iron is hot.
Joni Mitchell’s upcoming archive releases will be excellent base on what has already came out
The AS Verve titles are specatular
wonder what is happening with Herbie Hancocks - maiden voyage heard about the bad pressings
What are the sleeves you use for the gatefold records? They cover the whole record when open?
they are from Vinyl Storage Solution
@@Michael45RPM Great product.
Analogue productions with have some stunning new releases, jethru tull 45rpm and looking forward to the announcements.
me too Tony me too... i expect big things!!!!
Do you think there is any chance of the Beatles in mono box set will be repressed? I missed out on it.
Youll never know id say its not impossible anymore
You're not alone, I missed out on that too. Don't know what I was thinking. Just didn't want to spend the money. Wont make that mistake again.
Yes, just be patient with the Classic series. No need to pay $100 like I saw people paying for them. I had to wait almost 6 months for “The Sidewinder” and saw people paying upwards of $100 for it. Same thing with some of the Acoustic Sounds series like “A Love Supreme”. No need to pay a lot for it. It’ll get repressed, or at least it was.
On a separate note, Michael, did you pick up the Dylan mono box set? I assume you most likely did, and it sounds absolutely fantastic.
No i did not pick it up.. happy with the Mofi Monos Nick
Quite interesting Content
I think it is good advice to not look back. There are some MOFI titles I want very badly which are out of print and I refuse to pay $200-$300+ for a single album. It pains me to think some of these albums I will never have, but it is true some of them could be pressed again on super vinyl or whatever new gimmick they invent. That being said, there are also some albums which were pressed a long time ago and likely will never be pressed again because the master tapes are just not useable anymore. Or perhaps MOFI will never be allowed the licensing again. Those are the ones that are most difficult for me.
Are there any good Bill Evans pressing you recommend ?
There are tons of them start with the evans in the Acoustic Sound series .. there will come more
@@Michael45RPM Thank You
Michael you once told you would talk about Tom Waits in your video’s . When Will this happen?
And what about Captain Beefheart.
They come eventually
2 releases I'm looking forward to in 2022... What's Going On by Marvin Gaye (mastered by Kevin Gray I believe), and the 45rpm version of Song Bird by Eva Cassidy.
26 days to go ?
Extra tip: watch the yt-channel of Michael from 45rpm👍😎
Of Course!!! :-)
Please listen to this record: Rão Kyao -Fado Bailado
jazz with a beautiful Portuguese guitar ❤️
then tell me what you think of that disc... maybe I'll send you a copy later 😜
👌
I’m really excited about the Prestige series. I wonder if they’ll be offered as a subscription again.
I dont think so they probably are just back in stock :-)
Streaming is the way, via MQA files! Music on plastic is not sustainable. Expensive in every way. And heavy!
There's no way we can "save" money in this hobby. It's a very expensive hobby and getting worst. If my wife knew what I spent in hardware she would sent my to under the bridge with my gear and records a long time ago… and she kind of suspects what I spent in records everymonth, more than the minimum salary in this country for sure. It's too much, I know that.
I'm glad you mention the flippers again. Only Chad Kassem seem to think it's a legit business… it's unbeliavable. It's savage capitalism (without any political crap here) at it's worst. By my calculation, Kind of Blue UHQR was purchased by 5-6000 persons. Chad sold out he's happy. It's not the same at all like 25.000 persons, vinyl lovers. I suspect this hobby is not as healty as it looks - marketwise. I feel I butchered the english here, but it's difficult to write in english when things get more complex. 🖖🏻
Also any American Beatles fan who has only heard capital vinyl will be amazed by sound of Parlophone pressings. Who wouldn’t pay 50 to 100 dollars to truly hear the Beatles the way John Paul George Ringo (plus George Martin/Geoff Emmerich) wanted these songs to be heard- there’s a reason they dressed up like butchers-they felt Capital butchered their music in more ways than one.
Great video. Great stuff. Even friedrich likes it :-)
:-) hello Sara hope you are good :-)
@@Michael45RPM Hello Michael. I am ok I hope you are good too :-)