**For Melinda Murphy, Bon Voyage** In the bluegrass heart of Kentucky’s land, Where vinyl’s warmth met Melinda’s hand, She shared with the world each pressing, each groove, Where music’s essence began to move. Her voice, a guide through the analog sea, Unveiling the magic for you and me, From the crackle of vintage to the clarity new, Her passion and wisdom always rang true. With each review, emotions unfurled, Songs became stories, deeply twirled, In Melinda’s realm, music’s breath, Touched the soul, beyond life’s breadth. Now she embarks on a sunlit quest, To Florida’s shores, where waves caress, With her husband by her side, hand in hand, In a new chapter, a fresh, bright land. May the records spin with joyanew, In the balmy air and skies of blue, And every melody they play and hear, Bring happiness, peace, and endless cheer. For Melinda, the muse of vinyl’s song, May Florida’s warmth carry you along, In your journey of sound, both old and new, We wish you joy in all you pursue. Chuck Ferguson Vancouver, Canada
You are so welcome! You and your channel have touched many people. I was originally going to say that these were the last words of Eddy van Halen, dedicated to you, but you know how it is, there’s a time and a place for everything. I also thought maybe to add some humour (Melinda buys so many records! What’s her favourite song? “Broke on the Water”) There are so many more amazing things about you that I could have written, such as your great memory about your purchases, and the great work ethic you have when looking through used record shops. Anyway I’m glad you like it, I was really hoping you would.
I'll never forget asking my then wife to take a picture of me with my two Dark Side of the Moon Japan first presses with the blue triangle labels for some web group. I told her after, "You know why I love you? You did that and never once asked me why I needed two of them." Lol
Lol. My husband does ask the obvious questions but he is pretty patient with me most of the time. The DSOTM Japanese pressings would be amazing. I don't blame you for wanting both copies. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Michael Hutchence was such a talented singer , who like many of the greats had X factor like few have .i saw inxs as a teenager from about 10 metres from stage in 1983 . Thank you for reminding me I can buy whatever I want and with no wife to question me anymore …I’ve had two wives. Haha . I hear you with your meaning about multiple copies . Dr Wayne Dyer says we all have the answers and we will have the exact answer we need at the time we need it .
Mike, Todd ( your old drummer) here. Check out the new Nathaniel Rateliff " south of here". I can't stop playing " time makes fools of us all" and " heartless ".
I still have all my original lps from the late 60's till now. Think we all chase a better sounding version but, there is that sentimentality of those originals we hoard. You are not alone in this!!!
i have more than 15.000 LP records and the early albums i have are from late 60´s , most of the remasterized versions in vinyl today sound a lot worst than the original ones , i don´t know if it were first editions has i used to travel to london where my sister still lives and my younger brother but he changed to scotland main city not the capital but the other most known ,and being there 4 to 5 times a year also in germany and netherlands where i had family, i used to go first to muisc stores ,in my country portugal there was a dictatorship that didn´t allowed subversive bands like the beatles after 66 , this story of remasterizing isn´t a faithfull copy of the original production but a perverted form of the original music and records at the time had great sound and better than the ones sold today, the Beatles as an example had all their records in mono and they sound better than the converted to stereo ,except Abbey Road that was released in Stereo , i bought both red and blue doble Lp´s for having in stereo some beatles songs and i can add that when released for the first time in CD there are more songs than the ones in the record ,that i remenber having to buy the let it be single that had 4 songs and the ballad of john and yoko also don´t let me down wasn´t in the doble Lp´s, but added in the cds that i remenber them saying that they would want the cd version top be released as a doble cd to match the original doble Lp´s . I bought them in december of 75 because they weren´t yet released in portugal and i went to sevilla in Spain to buy them ,allthough there was a revolution that made my country become a democracy ,real one many hundreds of records weren´t available yet in Portugal, i remenber a guy that works in a radio station saying he was a kid when back in black from AC/DC came out but at the EMI store, he saw several Lp´s from AC/DC in the window to the street and thinking they had been released all in that year but no ,just the first time AC/DC LP´s were sold in Portugal and i remenber that happening a lot with most of the bands in the EMI store in Lisbon,you would have three floors with all Lp´s in music being separated by the name of the band and you could buy whatever Lp you wanted from your favorite band, sorry for having drifted from the main matter but with age that as happened a lot of times. I want only to refer one LP that the lead singer said that the new rematerized version of their first Lp was how he wanted to be not the one released first but he might be with the brain destroyd because of the excess of drugs consumed that i did too but acid only two times a year not every weelend or week days, i´m refering to Aqualung from jethro Tull that if it as been released like the modern version they would be a forgoten band as the first release was well produced and had a caractheristic that made me even more interested in the band that when he sings with a guitar the sound is low and when all the band joins the sound become louder this to make people listen to it at a high volume ,i bought some Lp´s from them after and none had the quality of the first, if it was a error people would not have bought the record that sounds amazing and he wouldn´t lived his life as a rock star ,so new editions are far from original quality and people say they liked it because they never listened to the original edition with a good system ,most of them were yet to be born, but you´re true we all seek for a better sounding version i never thought of the editions, my older records are still like new only some that i used to hear more often have the covers cutted on the sides but the record sound is perfect ,i never let a record of mine leave home after having two doble Lp´s and a singular one destroyd because a friend of mine asked for them, and i only did it because he had just bought a new system from pioneer this in 1971 than in decembery of 72 i travel with my family to Africa where i lived and worked only till August of 75 because the country started a civil war,i´m refering to Luanda, Angola, sorry for the extra content
One of the things that make your videos so great to watch is how honest and real you are and your passion for music is plain to see. I never got rid of my vinyl when CD came along as I didn't like how it sounded and as a result I have records that I bought as a teenager back in the 70s. They are far too precious to me to ever consider letting them go even if I own better sounding copies. Some of my records are literally the sound track to those years. I must confess though that unless a record is damaged in some way I rarely buy another copy, due to financial constraints mainly and lack of storage space too. All the very best with your house move.
That is so awesome! I love that you kept your records. I'm with you, the first time I heard a CD was a huge let down. Thank you for the kind words and take care. 🤗♥️
Rosalyn I'm exactly the same as you never got rid of any of my Record Collection from my Teens and early 20's and they are the Soundtracks to our lives such wonderful memories of browsing the Stores and choosing which Album to buy. CD's were convenient for not having to turn over but not quite the beautiful clear sound of Vinyl.
@@MelindaMurphy i used to live near daytona beach. i'm not sure how i feel about florida now but i'm sure you'll make out fine as far as finding vinyl "in the wild" there. you are such a kind person. i saw inxs a few years before "kick" in cincinnati. you'd have loved it.
The reason I like your channel the best among all the youtube vinyl community is because you are so personal and real. Every time you tell the why, how, when, etc, of a record, a song, a concert, etc, I can hear the emotions in your voice and the passion for the music. Furthermore, I can identify with almost every story you tell. I'm extremely lucky that my wife is a crazy for music and vinyl as I am. Thanks so much for being you.
Oh wow! Thank you so much for such a wonderful compliment. 😀 That means so much to me. I'm glad you and your wife can enjoy the love of music together. ♥️ Thanks again and take care.
I was born in the 90s, grew up in the 2000s. I have a similar background, we couldn’t afford for me to have vinyl and CDs. As an adult I like to collect a lot and get things from my childhood, I think it’s me subconsciously collecting my upbringing through music. I also collect the music I would listen to in secret because as a child I thought it was ‘weird’… it’s amazing what memories and feelings a record from the past can bring back! Never feel guilty for buying things that bring you joy :)
We have a lot in common. It's wonderful to have these older records that bring back memories. Even without money, I had a pretty fantastic childhood. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Growing up in the 80s with Walkmans it was initially all cassettes for me. The first CD I ever heard was INXS The Swing. A friend of my Dad had bought a very expensive stereo, and invited us around to show it off. How clear the start of Burn For You sounded just blew my mind. It took me until 1989 to get a CD player myself, and my first CD was Brothers in Arms to replace a well worn cassette. After that, everything new was CDs. When I started working full time in the mid 90s I went back in time and purchased CD versions of all my old favourite cassettes like Pyromania, Hysteria, Kick, 5150, Momentary Lapse, Slippery when wet etc. Nowdays (well, for about the last 20 years now) I can’t resist stopping at a garage sale and discovering an obscure CD album of something I remember from the 80s, but never bought back then. There’s lots of unique Aussie artists who never made it big, but were popular enough locally, and finding their old CDs transports you back in time - bringing up long forgotten feelings and memories, and I love it. I don’t collect vinyl, and I buy CDs to listen to (and rip to mp3 and iTunes for the car) but I completely understand collecting, along with duplicates and triplicates. I’m guilty of the same thing with other hobbies, and to a small extent, with music. With CDs though, my duplicates are usually a different market CD with a few unique tracks, or an anniversary edition with a bonus of some sort. Pink Floyd, Def Leppard and even Bon Jovi have done some anniversary or remix editions that I really like, but every now and then I like to listen to the original mix. Reading these comments shows how much joy music brings to everyone.
I loved this video for many reasons. The first, OMG, I was laughing my fool head off at the story of your friends making out when they heard your voice on the radio - hilarious!!!!! My story is, I had a modest collection of vinyl which I started collecting in the late 60’s. Then CD’s came out and I lost my mind - no more snap, crackle, pop’s!!!! I got on a mission to replace every album I owned with the CD version. Then I started going to record shows and sharing a table with a friend and was selling the vinyl I had replaced. Sold half of my collection until, one day I did an A/B comparison - vinyl versus CD. WOW - what a revelation!!!!! It wasn’t just a subtle difference that you could kinda hear, it was a mind blowing difference. No contest what so ever, the vinyl won hands down. Then I was furious with myself for selling all my Yardbirds, Kinks, etc. records. While buying CDs, there were titles that I have bought 3, 4, even 5 versions of, always hoping for one that sounded better than the vinyl. Still has not happened yet. So, I’m buying vinyl again. Some of them from your influence. 😁. So, you are not the only one buying multiple copies of the same record! Love your videos!
I agree with you. CDs are more convenient but vinyl does sound better. At least you haven't sold all of your records. ♥️🤗 I'm glad I was able to give you a laugh. That is a funny story and I always think about it when I hear that intro to Hold the Line. Thank you and take care.
This is why I will never sell any of my old Disco records of the 1970’s or my Dance Music albums of the 1980’s. Because you can’t find them anywhere. I’m lucky that Spotify has a great collection of Disco, Dance and Synth Pop and Alternative. I was never into Rock music.
Great video as usual Melinda. Know exactly where you are coming from. I had an original Ram - Paul McCartney vinyl. Then bought it on yellow vinyl (a 2016 capital pressing). The yellow vinyl is far superior in sound and I reluctantly sold the original, but now don't regret as I don't want to become a hoarder. Regards Paul from England.
So I’m just now getting around to catching up on your vids…life has been kinda all over the place lately. I’m with you! I’m somewhere in the middle as well. I love trying to get the best sound possible, but for specific records, it is cool to have the vintage copies as well. It’s one of those things that is hard to understand if you’re not into this hobby. Btw, I agree that the Van Halen II 1-step sounds amazing!! Can’t wait for the rest of them. Also, have you heard the recent 45rpm analogue productions version of Joe Walsh’s first album? Knowing that you’re a fan of his, I think you’ll enjoy it!
Melinda, I have been buying music since the late 60s. With the exception of 8 tracks and other tape media, I have hung on to everything that I have bought. Many of my purchases do bring back fond memories as I play them, some are duplicate purchases, or LP versions of the 8 tracks that I dumped. If your OG music brings you joy, then hang on to them. Love your channel!
It’s never easy being an LP lover. But we love your shows! And you can’t go wrong with Wings and INXS! My wife is practical and probably wouldn’t let me buy a bunch of vinyls! As for your husband, get him a record he likes! I’m sure he’ll give you a big hug!
@@MelindaMurphy , I forgot to mention Yes is one of my favorite bands. That one you got brings me memories of coming home from a job, hearing Jon Anderson’s distinctive voice on Owner Of A Lonely Heart and knowing the “rumors” a favorite band getting back together were true!
i´m also a husband and for the fith time is forever one learns with the years but i never felt wrong and all my ex-wifes are my friends and amongst them they have a friendly relationship ,sometimes in early setember all my ex-wifes and sons ,daughters and grandsons and granddaughters are all together at the beach, i was never violent with none of them has i had a infernal life while growing with my father that was destroying us, not only through phisical violence but even worst psycologic violence, at least two times in my youth i discovered later that i almost turned into a mental ill personna, once when i was like 7 and other when i was 12 , later i discovered it because in movies that known people become mental ill and in two of those movies i remenber having all symptoms, maybe by luck or because i passed my young lfe with a group of 8 friends some rich some extremelly poor and we talked amongst ourselves about our problems ,this since early age, for no reason i spent more than 30 years without talking to him, my father. Maybe the reason 4 wifes left me
There is absolutely nothing wrong with keeping the original copy of an album, as a collector I totally understand wanting to hang on to your original purchase I haven’t sold any of my vinyl or CDs, also my other passion is movies and I have some films in many different formats - VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, Blu Ray, 4K Blu Ray and even 16mm film!!! So don’t beat yourself up about your collection, it’s a part of you and nothing to be ashamed of Thank you for all you do on your channel and sending you very best wishes for as smooth a move as possible!!
@@MelindaMurphy You’re very welcome I am so impressed that you take the time to read and respond to every comment, it is so very much appreciated especially at a time when you are particularly busy preparing for a major move across country Thank you for being so thoughtful and appreciative of your subscribers, it means a lot!!!
@@DavidSmith-rf8lr She certainly cares about her viewers! I also am a film collector and I also have some of the same movies on VHS, DVD, laserdisc, 16mm and super 8 and regular 8mm too! Can't help it! If one format goes down just go to the next one!
Hey Melinda, vinyl collections to me are similar to stock/investment portfolios. The extra higher quality copies you purchase will hold their value or increase in their value imho. I feel safer sometimes investing in vinyl because even if vinyl sales decline, the value will be there for the most part. And the most important to me is that you have something that you can have fun with and enjoy! Its harder when you have investment portfolios at times due to the fact you always are checking on them and you stress out when you see them lose their value. Explain to Philip that these are your new investment portfolios, once he thinks about it, he'll realize that this will succeed for the future. So in essence, get originals and get a top quality copy or two for investment purposes also!Love your videos and good luck on your upcoming move!❤❤
I like your way of thinking. My husband will probably never see vinyl as a good investment but he knows it makes me happy so he's pretty cool about it. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda 😊 On Sunday I told myself, sternly, «you are NOT ordering any more records next week!» just before watching your video I ordered my second this week. Am I angry with myself? Yes. Does watching your positive video help? Yes! Of course you don’t easily get rid of records you love! You’re not a monster! Take care, cheers from Morten.
We all do what you did. It's right after telling myself to stop buying for a while that another record I "must" have comes along. 😄 Thank you and take care.
😂 I've paused on my records, primarily because it's been over 100 degrees, every day this summer. I don't ever want to not be home when delivered. I've learned this safety measure now, living in Palm Springs 🌴
I generally keep my OG copies even if I get a quality reissue that sounds much better. Sometimes I will listen to an older copy of an album if I'm cleaning or doing something around the house. But when I want to sit and enjoy an immerse myself in an album I will listen to the best copy I can find. Great video by the way. Be safe while traveling to your new home.
always love your authenticity & passion for your records Melinda. I'm a CD collector, but only collect full albums I'm passionate about. If I can explain to someone in great detail why I have a certain album, then that's the reason I own it. I'm more of a sentimental person because these are physical media that we are attached to.
I agree. Having the vintage physical format in my hands brings me back to special memories from my youth. I know I'm probably romanticizing it but I think things were simpler and in some ways better back then. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Great video! I think you are describing a struggle between your head (audiophile best sounding) and your heart (those dusty originals). I think both have their time and place. Best of luck with the move and keep spinnin', Melinda!
Hi Melinda, very interesting video, really enjoyed it. A few points come to mind. First, I totally get where you are coming from with the whole original versus superior reissue thing. There are some records I want an original of, others I am happy with a reissue, and there’s no rhyme or reason to it half the time, it’s just a gut feeling. Second, record collecting is supposed to be fun, and to my mind having strict rules such as only allowing yourself one copy of an album kind of kills the fun. If two copies of the same record make you happy for different reasons, and it makes you sad to let one go, keep both! Third, I think the important thing is that we each collect mindfully and critically, so that our collecting does not become hoarding. We must be able to explain to ourselves why a particular record is in our collection and, if we cannot, be prepared to let it go. There, that’s my two pennies’ worth! Good luck with the move, greetings from London
I agree with your points. Collecting is fun and I wouldn't want to have strict rules either. I also wouldn't want my hobby to become hoarding. I'm a little too much of a neat freak for that. Lol. Thank you and take care.♥️🤗
Hi Melinda, you really are not alone in this. I have quite a few albums in my collection that I have 2 or more versions of. I have all the Beatles UK albums on vinyl and CD and a couple of them I even own on picture discs. Another favourite album I own 2 pressings of is Fleetwood Mac's Tango In The Night. I have an original 1987 pressing on black vinyl and a really cool reissue version on a bottle green coloured vinyl. I saw it in my local hmv store and I knew I already have the original pressing of it in my collection but after finding this really cool green pressing of the album I just couldn't pass it up. I enjoyed hearing the piece about your fond memories of the Kick album btw. INXS is one of my favourite bands too and I love that album. I have all their albums on CD right from the first one they released in 1980. IMO the early albums are quite good but it wasn't until about 1985 that they became big here in the UK. Listen Like Thieves was their first big hit album here which I think was the 5th album release by the band if I remember correctly. Take care Melinda.
What You Need was the song I remember first hearing from INXS. I instantly loved it. ♥️ Then came Kick and they became a huge band here in the US. Thank you and take care. 🤗
Hey Melinda, I too had tons of cassettes back in the day - hundreds of them- and thankfully over the years (with lots of patience) I have been able to re-acquire probably 95 percent of those same titles on vinyl... and many of those were on the cheap. Had a crappy day yesterday but your videos always make me feel better- your voice is so soothing. See you next time, have a great day! 👍🙏
I started my record collection back in the 60’s. Fortunately, they were always taken care, and never stored where they might be damaged. I hold the exact same feelings as yourself when it comes to purchasing new issues, and yet holding onto the original release albums due to sentimental value. I completely understand what you have stated here in this video. Yes, I too have multiple copies of albums from specific artists, and should streamline them out of my collection. But it is very, very hard to do. I’m with you 100% on all you stated in this video! Thank you so much for sharing! 👏😁💯
You are my vinyl collecting hero! ♥️🤗 It's so awesome that you kept your original records and still enjoy reissues that sound great. Thank you and take care.
Because of space restrictions I only allow one copy since my Want List is huge and I'd rather get something from the list than something I already have but these new reissues exceed in sound quality over the OG - new technology better quality vinyl - I noticed that Van Halen's reissues are slightly remixed to sound wider, fuller, deeper and brighter than the OG's so in that case I do sell the OG 'cause I won't listen to it anymore - Melinda you're facing the same issues but you don't have space restrictions so enjoy the memories and the improved sonic fidelity of the new reissues - Great video Melinda❤Have a safe move!
I won't have as many space issues in my new home. I do think I can let go of some of my Van Halen records. I have so many that will never get played due to these reissues being so good. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
You have described me to a T, so you're not alone in your "madness". I had to laugh at your story of receiving records in the mail. It's the exact same scenario with my wife and I. She likes to see me squirm as I answer the questions that she already knows. I've discovered that women are really good at this. I also keep multiple copies of records that I like. Much of my collection was from the 80s, so I have a lot of OG pressings. But it seems like I'm always looking for a better sounding copy of the records that I love. Nothing wrong with that. Don't ever give the other copies up. You'll only regret it. Only true collectors can understand the madness. Toto IV is also one of my favorites and I have several copies. I have the OG pressing but the Speakers Corner pressing is my favorite so far. I also have multiples of the Alan Parson's Project. Great album! BTW the Men at Work - Business as Usual is another of my favorites and the MFSL pressing sounds amazing. The track "Down by the Sea" always blows me away. Yikes! Keep on collecting and telling your stories. I enjoy your channel.
Haha! It sounds like our spouses like to have some fun teasing us. 😄 Oh well. The teasing is well worth it. I need to grab a copy of the MoFi Men At Work. That's a great album. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 🤗♥️
I love spending part of my afternoon watching a new Melinda video... and then some Mazzy as a chaser! I have no problem picking a favorite disc (LP or CD) & saying farewell to the others, although I'll always keep some (not all) records from high school days. OK, I did replace a US copy of Focus' *Hamburger Concerto* ( a crazy, fun album!) with a quieter Dutch pressing 25 years ago. Later I regretted it because the Atco LP had a different guitar solo on one song. I finally bought a used Atco copy 2 years ago... I still haven't played it!
Hey Melinda. Great video. I can totally relate to you. I love my originals but still buy copies that might sound better. Look at AP's Atlantic 75 series or Mobile Fidelity and so many more. I think most people out there that are buying these already have a copy of the record they are purchasing. I even had the crazy idea of buying Donald Fagen's Nightfly from every country in the world. But after the tenth copy, I came to my senses and put the brakes on that. So don't feel bad. I think a lot of us vinyl junkies are going through the same thing. It's all part of the audiophile vinyl experience
Nightfly is a worthy album. ♥️🤗 As long as MoFi and AP keep putting out great versions of my favorite albums, I will keep buying them. Thank you and take care.
Melinda! You do what makes you happy! Sentimental items are important! :) If there is a record that sounds good to you keep it too! You'll be ready to give up some, when or if you're ready! Until then, keep them!
great video my friend and so sorry i just got into your video today lol And i might have to get rid of my Elvis lps one of these days, cause i have them on cds and pluse i just dont have the room for them
I feel you . I am trying to reduce my multi-copy album collection . I would reduce my 10 different versions of black sabbath paranoid to the box set and the UK first press.
Ah Melinda, this video is a great example of why you were such an early inspiration to me starting a channel and why you will always be the Queen of the VC. You totally get why people collect records. Sound and a lot of sentimental reasons. I bought the 45 rpm of Whitesnake Slide It In because it sounds awesome. But I also have three separate copies of Olivia Newton John’s “Physical “. One old, one still sealed, and one picture disc. Does any man in his late 50’s really need that? Probably not, but I do. Just sentimental value is all. Hope you don’t have problems moving the stereo equipment or record collection. You’re a joy to watch. Have a great week! Cheers!
Thank you for always being so sweet and encouraging. I can't tell you how much that means to me. Having those specific copies of Physical makes total sense to me. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
OMG. I’m everything you said. I am sitting here waiting for the Mailman to bring a Beatles 2012 vinyl stereo box that I really don’t need. Have so many OG Beatles, Mono Box, BC 13 and so on. I could not resist because the Black Box is going to look awesome beside the Mono Box. Really don’t like digital but these are the good pressings from Germany. Will probably never play them. Wanted the book really bad because it is killer. Anyway, keep your OG’s no matter what. You are so right they will never be made again. I know you may never play them but there is a great feeling just to know they are in your collection and you can look anytime and remember. Thanks for the great video. See you in your new place, Melinda.
How exciting! I hope that box set arrives safe and sound. I have heard great things about that set even though it's digital. ♥️ It's going to be awesome. Thank you and take care.
Really good talk today. You bring up topics that most collectors struggle with at times. I like having originals and I do buy multiple copies of certain records if there is maybe a different cover, tracks added...or just reissues. I have decent equipment but I don't have a ton of Audiophile pressings so they may not give their full potential on my system. That said I do enjoy great sound quality but that is not really my main motivation as a collector. I have had many occasions upgrading copies of records and then I end up keeping the other copy anyway. I'm a sucker for nostalgia too! Great video and take care!
Thank you for the kind words. I'm big on nostalgia but I also like great sounding records. I'm a little all over the place. Lol. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Hi Melinda. To be totally honest as I always am, I am like you. Sound Quality means the most to me about a record, but yes Sentimental value also. There are a few artists that I do have double copies of the same album, One is a original I bought when I was a teenager and the other one is a Mint Copy that was probably sealed that I bought on Ebay or Discogs. So, I understand totally what your saying and I totally agree with purging your vinyl collection, (or try to) every year or so. I do have about 90% of the records I owned since I was a small boy in the late 60's, and will never get rid of them. And I still have almost all of my Mom and Dad's record collection as well which was from the 50's and 60's Take care
It's wonderful that you still have all of those originals from so long ago. So many of those older records didn't survive. Good for you. Thank you for your honesty. Take care. ♥️🤗
We know Philip doesn't like Rush.😂 you guys are an adorable couple, mind you the fights about Rush in your household must be off the scale! Things can be tough, friend, my mom had to stick it out with me and my three older sisters when my dad unfortunately had to go far too soon. INXS rocks, you and Philip take a Slow Ride to Florida, watch out for those gators.90125 by Yes - fantastic. Jon Anderson took a short reprieve on "Drama ".
I can see your point of view there is just some records that you can’t part with and that’s okay it’s your collection. About 3 years ago I sold my whole collection except 3 albums it was about 650 records and I got a really good price for them but the 3 albums I kept one is worth pretty decent amount of money and one is very sentimental to me and the other one is very sentimental to me and my husband and I’m good with that. I love watching your videos still and watching you get excited about a new album being pressed and what is the best sounding. Good luck with your move!
I'm glad you were able to receive good money for your collection. It makes me wonder what three records I would want to keep out of my collection. 🤔 No doubt those records mean a great deal to you. Thank you for continuing to watch my channel. I always love hearing from you. Take care. 🤗♥️
Hi Melinda, Great video. I completely understand you. Just keep every record that has a meaning to you, for sentimental or sound qualtity reasons. If it makes you happy, keep it !! ❤from the Netherlands, John
Awesome video Melinda! Collecting vinyl is what makes you happy, and in today's insane world, you have to do what makes you happy. Best wishes always to you and family and keep rocking! 😃♥🤘🤘
I get this. I recently bought a great-sounding remaster of The Dreaming by Kate Bush, which is probably my favorite record of all time. But the original I bought (used) back in the 90s was such a huge deal for me and it's been with me through so much. I love having both. But sentimentality aside, there might be other reasons to have two. For instance, I think about the Breeders Last Splash 33 rpm vs the 45 rpm remaster. Sometimes, I want a more dedicated listening experience so I'll put on the 45 rpm. Other times, I am listening while cooking or cleaning and the 33rpm is the better choice because it's more for background ambiance and I don't need to flip as often. Sorry if this post is an enabling one! Haha! Thanks for your content. Good luck with the big move.
You are exactly right. Sometimes I want a complete listening experience and sometimes I want music in the background while doing other things. There's an argument to be made about the different rpm releases. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Great vid again , got me thinking about downsizing. Could you do a session on how to sell records, how to present, where to go. how to price etc.? If it's half as good as your other vids it will be terrific. Luv your channel, thank you.
I will definitely consider doing a video like you are describing. I don't sell a lot of records but I know how to research for a price if I did. Thank you for the kind words. Have a wonderful weekend. ♥️🤗
Your logic makes perfect sense. It's only when they extend the newer version that I will keep both. Like my multiple Billy Idol Rebel Yell vinyl. The 40th 2 lp is a nice addition. Keeping my orginal. 😊
Another great video, Melinda, it really hits home! Spouses can be a roadblock when they don't share our same passions. With 1,ooo's of records and CD's already in my collection, when a new package arrives, my wife asks, 'another record'? 'Why don't you sell some of your records'? 'You have too many already'. My answer, "If I didn't want these records, I wouldn't have bought them in the first place. If I sell a record, then I am going to have to buy it back". I have been going through my records and sorting out the duplicates to maybe sell, keeping the best copies. lol When I buy records now, they are 99.9% vinyl. In the past, I might buy records made out of styrene or shellac. Neither type ship very well. I remember getting styrene 45's at the radio station and they would often be cracked. Then there were the eBay sellers I would buy shellac 78's from. Most eBay sellers are "flippers" and most have no Idea how to properly package old 78's for shipping. One seller sent me an Elvis 78 in a Fedex envelope made for sending letters. Well, ofcourse, it arrived in a million pieces. For my own metal health, I stopped buying 78's by mail. I tend to buy the re-issues if there is something special about them, like being audiophile and/or 45rpm. It's mostly out of curiosity. Many times, it's hard to beat the OG. Then there are the re-issues of the re-issues. When Analogue Productions re-presses an audiophile from Classic Records, using the Classic Record's original stampers, the new re-presses won't be better. But, I am curious to compare my Classic Records 45rpm "OG" versions to the re-presses by Analogue Productions. They are close, and I prefer the new 180g versions of the former CR 200g one-sided versions. QC was much easier when they only had to deal with one-sided records. Sometimes the re-presses are done at RTI because RTI retained the stampers. This is a good thing.
Aloha Melinda Another great topic. Everyone collects for a different reason. Some collect OG's, others collect for sound quality . & like yourself, you collect both . When I was in high school, I bought myself a Technics turntable and Amplifier, & purchased a Shure V-15 Type lll cartridge, which in 1974 cost me $125.00 for the Cartridge and stylus. The sad part about it was my speakers were cheap, Sony bookshelf speakers which might have come from someone's stereo system. So the sound wasn't great. Prior to this , I had a cheap Panasonic stereo with round speakers. I started buying & collecting. Mostly used records, which was cheaper to buy , very fortunate I was able to buy white label promos that never been played. From a store that sold records on consignment. So yes, I myself enjoy collecting Older versions, but I have purchased a few Reissues, . My stereo equipment isn't high quality like yours, where at this time I can't enjoy the sound & ambiance. (Also no space). But if I had the extra money & space I Definitely would collect both to the fullest. Thanks again Melinda. Looking forward to watching your next videos. Mahalo Ed
Having the best that we can afford is nice and living within our means without financial burdens makes this hobby so much more enjoyable. Thank you for the kind words. Take care. 🤗♥️
Enjoyed the video Melinda. I have kept every album I ever bought. I have collected albums for over 50 years. I don't have a huge collection, but I do buy newer copies of original albums I already have for their sound quality and to ease wear and tear on the older ones. I have dupes of some Steely Dan albums, Bill Evans albums, and so on. Melinda. enjoy the old ones and enjoy the new ones also! I am sentimental so sentimentality is a virtue to me!
I'm picturing you riding in a U-Haul van and wincing after hitting every tiny little bump in the road...drive carefully and best of luck to your collection! ✌️
I’m the same way when it comes to sentimentality. If it’s one of my favorite albums or bands, I like to have an OG and a reissue. I hope your move is as stress free as possible.
I really appreciate this topic and would like to hear more in the future-maybe reading out what some of your viewers and how (and why) they collect. I recently came across a news article talking about “Swedish Death Cleaning.” Basically, the Swedish do a deep clean in the spring and they try to get rid of all the things that they know that their family won’t want after they pass on. It sounds morbid, but I tried it and realized how emotionally attached I am to some of the items I own. There is a lot of sentimentality and nostalgia wrapped into why I collect things. Sometimes I just buy something to “hear” the difference (all the newer Beatles CDs for example-even though I have the original CDs). Or how I owned Star Wars on VCR, DVD, Blu-ray, and now 4K. For those items that I collect, I look to find a better quality. But there are other things that I collect because of more sentimental reasons. Great topic (again, I’d love to hear more about this in the future as there’s the reality of only having so much space to keep items in our collections!). BTW: I love INXS’ Kick. I have such great memories of my teenage years and on hearing those songs!
Kick was a great release and a breath of fresh air compared to what was coming out at that time. ♥️ I recently let go of a glass collection that I had stored away for years. My daughter doesn't want it and it no longer makes sense for me to have it. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I have done the same thing you are talking about. I can't explain it. I totally get how it can look and seem crazy to others for having multiple copies.
I was anxiously awaiting your answer to your sweet husband's question....I am needing a new answer for my husband when he asks me that question. Enjoyed your video, prayers you have a safe move and journey to Florida. Take care Melinda !
The Cool Struttin' poster in the background is, literally cool! There's never a day goes by when I don't regret getting rid of some of my prime vinyl to replace them with the then new-fangled c.d's. On the other hand I've never regretted keeping a record. It's the only future-proof option; you can always easily liquidate records when the time comes but buying back is expensive and frustrating
I agree. That's part of the reason why I want to hang on to my originals. I won't ever be able to buy back a clean copy for what little I paid for the copy I already own. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Hmmm, you mentioned the Alan Parsons Project today Mel . It reminded me that I have a 12 inch 45 rpm single of theirs...called Don't Answer Me ...I wonder if it's worth anything?
Hi Melinda. I am a tech guy so I tend to buy the best sound quality that I can find on vinyl, without going overboard. I have several One-Steps and UHQRs and when one of those arrives, I place the OG down in the basement in storage knowing that I will stick with the newer version. I have quite a few duplicates, not as many as you, but I do have some. Heck I just bought INXS Kick when it was reissued about 6 months ago on 33rpm and just bought the 45rpm, despite saying to myself that the 33rpm will suffice. A good portion of my collection is about the collecting of it, and not necessarily listening to my recent purchases other than 2 or 3 times! I tell myself I have it on hand when I have a hankering to listen to it 😀
It's great to have an incredible sounding version of a record. I enjoy the audiophile records as well as having the originals. It's great that you have the downstairs for extra storage. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Kept my records. I like originals and nice re issues. Good luck with you and your husband’s move. Maybe one day will meet. Our house closed in PC this week. Going to be a work in progress to accommodate My vinyl
Right on! You do you Melinda! I’ve been collecting LPs for 50+ years. Now I go for (and pay for) the best sounding version available (hello, Acoustic Sounds!) Luckily the albums I desire most are ones I never had or exchanged for cds oner 30 years ago. (I know. Shoot me in the head.) I am a sentimental collector AND an audiophile. Its how many of us manifest this hobby! This video was timely for me as I have had a vinyl run in the last couple of weeks: $$$! PS Wishing you best wishes and extra strength for the move!
I’m definitely a vinyl hoarder and have multiple copies of several albums. The fact that I received the majority of my vinyl from my mom a few years ago and got me back into vinyl, I can’t get rid of them. The vinyl from the 70’s and earlier is some that I remember from my childhood. My vinyl collecting is mostly collectors edition of vinyl like colored vinyl. KISS is my favorite and have multiple copies of the same album, just special editions releases. I had told you about wanting the alternate cover edition of Creatures of the Night and just got it a couple of weeks ago and also found a version with the S’s that are used for German releases. VH is also one of my other favorites and I have got the Dave album vinyl and Sammy vinyl box sets along with the Right here right now and For Unlawfull Carnial Knowledge that was released last week. I love both vintage and new releases also and have been reluctant on replacing my older stereo equipment, but finally broke down and decided to get a new receiver and speakers but still keeping my old turntable. For me the most extreme case of vinyl collecting that I have heard of is on the KISS US vinyl release RUclips channel that I recently started watching. WOW, I didn’t know that there’s so many variations of labels and album covers. Don’t think I will try to get all of those, but fun to see all of them. No matter how or what we collect, the main thing is if it brings us joy, then it is good and worth sharing in the community of vinyl collectors.
I agree. It's all about the joy music and records bring. Kiss is an amazing band and so much fun when it comes to collecting. I have most of their albums and a few of the more recent reissues. ♥️🤗 The amount of Kiss vinyl is never-ending. Thank you and take care.
Kiss is an incredible band and I have a lot of their records as well. Kiss vinyl is never-ending. It's all about the music and the fun of having vinyl. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 🤗♥️
Love this video! I take a much different approach, but I really enjoy hearing other folks' takes on this hobby and how they build their own collection/library/whatever you want to call it. 😁 Personally I refuse to own duplicates of anything as a general rule. My records aren't a "collection," so much as they're a listening library. For any title I have, I just want an original pressing to play. I want a copy that's as close as possible to what the average US consumer could have bought in a record store on release day. That's not to say I don't have reissues, certainly I do...I have many...but that's my preference. For myself, I don't care if an original doesn't sound as good as some later reissue. I'll take the original just because it's the historically accurate version of the recording. It's the one the artist heard, the one people got excited about, the one critics judged...you get the point. I have allowed myself exactly 5 exceptions to the no duplicates rule in 33 years of buying records: 1. The Police - Reggatta de Blanc: I have my dad's original 12" version but I also purchased the double 10" version that was complete with the poster. Once I got that double 10", I decided I was going to keep the 12" since it was my dad's and it's the copy I've literally been listening to my whole life. 2. Blind Faith - S/T: I have originals of both covers (the topless girl and the band photo) because the girl cover is one of the more controversial covers ever in rock so I felt like having both is important historically. 3. Thomas Dolby - The Golden Age of Wireless: Two versions of the albums were released a year apart. The first version had a different cover and didn't have She Blinded Me With Science. A year later, they changed the cover, added She Blinded Me With Science, took some other tracks away, shuffled the running order, etc. The two versions play like two different albums. 4. R.E.M. - Radio Free Europe 7" Single: I have the original Hib-Tone Records single and the version released by IRS Records a year later once they signed the band. The singles are two completely different recordings and for an R.E.M. nut like myself, both are essential. 5. Black Sabbath's Tony Martin Albums: I have originals all five albums he was on but I bought the recent Anno Domini box set that has those albums in it. I bought the box because I wanted the book and I also wanted the remix of the Forbidden album which sounds completely different than the original mix from 1995.
I understand your reasoning on all of those albums and I love that you call it your listening library. That sounds so much better than a vinyl collection. Wow! It's cool that you have Tony Martin albums. 🥰 Thank you and take care.
I have the original INXS Kick CD, and the 30th Anniversary remaster and it is now one of my reference discs. It sounds amazing. I don’t see any problem with having multiple copies of the same album. Keep every one you buy.
Thank you for the video Melinda. Some interesting points . Your a collector and I always try to select, to my ears, the better sounding album for my collection. I have duplications of some albums but only because I feel that I have purchased a better sounding copy of an album ie Blue Note over a lesser known label. Also I have a fairly large collection of CD’s (70+ of Miles Davis) and I’m trying to purchase Vinyl replacements . So I guess I do accept duplications. Good luck with the move. Take care Regards Dave.
I was just asked this when I was showing my wife my Purple Rain albums today. I have three, an older black press, the purple press and finally a picture disk. I told her it's like planting seed. The picture disk is to hang on the wall, the purple for special occasions, and last the black for every day playing. LOL 🙂
Great video. No judgement here. I change my standards at will. I used to collect anything that interested me. However I’ve upgraded my stereo and put a lot of money into my MC cartridge. I’ve sold off anything I didn’t feel comfortable spinning on my 2.5K needle. Most of the vinyl I purchase now are new 180g vinyl.
Melinda, You bring up a great point about buying the same record again and again! My wife asks me the same question your husband asked you Why spend money on something you already own???? I tell her that this one will be better sounding but there wasn’t anything wrong with the copy I had She is monitoring my vinyl purchases now Thank Goddess! I have no willpower to stop!!!
I am old enough to have a good number of OG vinyl albums (1968 onwards) which hold significant sentimental value for a number of reasons. I wouldn’t consider getting rid of any of these. However, I would not buy an OG replacement for most of these as the sentimental value lies in the copy I have. I have recently started buying selected new versions of some of these as a treat to myself - I have a list of 8 Atlantic 75 45 rpm series and some Rhinos for example. I don’t have racks of albums- my listening room is my living room and after over 40 years I still like to avoid upsetting my wife. I also don’t have lots of fans sending me copies of vinyl. I would therefore say keep your real sentimental OG stuff, your audiophile versions and fan presents - they may look similar but they each have a different purpose.
Melinda, thanks again for another fine video. You’re a collector, and that defines your willingness to own multiple copies. I think many of us envy how fully you’ve embraced your relationship to the music that you love. I have a specific question, and I want also to tell you how much it means that you are available as a resource. You are the go-to gal for us vinyl lovers. Specifically, I enjoy the MoFi version of the Cars debut album, and I wonder if you can compare it to the slightly more recent Rhino edition? If the Rhino pressing sounds better I would really like to know. Thanks again for everything. Chuck Ferguson Vancouver, Canada
Thank you so much for the kind words. I always enjoyed the MoFi version of The Cars debut album as well. I bought the Rhino but never did a comparison. When I get settled in Florida, I will do a comparison and talk about it on my channel. I may do a Q & A and include that as one of the questions. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Great video as always Ms. Murphy! 'Kick' is amazing! But do you know Lissie, the American singer/songwriter. Love her to death.... but just got her 'When I'm Alone' stripped-back piano version. Awesome!!!!! You MUST listen to it. It has a cover of FM's 'Dreams'. My favourite song. To try and better Stevie Nicks' version seemed like sacrilege. But to be fair, it is equal to the original. (I read a comment about Alison Krauss's singing. "if the angels in heaven don't sound like her then I don't want to go!") Good luck in FL in this turbulent time.😯😜😘
@@MelindaMurphy Hi Melinda. I really, really want to know your opinion of ‘Lissie’. I realise that this isn’t strictly what you do, but for me she is getting awfully close to Alison Krauss. As I said she covered ‘DREAMS’. You mentioned about sentimental attachment can sometimes over-ride quality issues. Well ‘DREAMS’ is a great example of that. The song makes me recall a very emotional, and painful, time of my life. However, I love it, but enjoying it freely is tough. However, Lissie’s cover is awesome and allows me to enjoy the song freely, and unhindered by emotional pain. To be honest, ALL her songs on ‘When I’m Alone’ album are spine tingling.
Hi Melinda, do you still have your cassette collection, if so would you able to include an episode on your channel? Thanks Adam - P.S INXS Kick is also one of my childhood favourites 👍🏻
Unfortunately, my cassettes are long gone. I wish I still had them for nostalgic reasons. I wore them out when I had them. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda, Record collecting is a hobby that we all enjoy very much. I'm also a sentimental collector. Keep what makes you happy. When I ran completely out of room, it was easier to let go of records. That said, I still have 400 Rolling Stones records (my favorite band), they bring me joy! Best wishes on the move!
I did the audiophile thing but it stopped being fun. I realized we all hear differently, great sound is good enough, and fun is more important. Now I built a simple vintage setup that I love and it sounds amazing. A majority of my collection is orig pressings. It’s the nostalgia for me and usually they sound good. I do own newer presses and mofi’s too. I grew up in the 90’s cd era but started collecting vinyl in my teens. Probably due to my music loving family making record store trips routine growing up. I think all collectors have multiple presses of their fav albums lol.
All of this should be centered around fun so I agree with you on that. ♥️🤗 I also enjoy the nostalgic aspect of having originals. Thank you and take care.
I’ve been a fan of INXS since 1988 when I discovered Kick and would listen to the cassette on my sony walkman walking to school. I saw them 3 times in concert. I have all of their studio albums on vinyl. I have multiple versions of many of the albums. When this version of KICK was released, I hesitated specifically because it was 45RPM. My TT has a periphery ring which makes it more laborious to play 45RPM versions of albums. I finally pulled the trigger last night on this album because I saw a review on RUclips from someone who’s opinion I respect that said that this version reduces the sibilance and has a much better balance with the bass and low end. This is a seminal and amazing album and I’m willing to try a new version if it can truly bring out the best qualities of the music. There is definitely something to be said for being cautious of re-releases. We can all admit that sometimes it’s just a money grab. As far as keeping your OG version: I would say that more often than not, older vinyl certainly has an advantage because it was pressed at a time when vinyl was the standard and there was more knowledge of the art of pressing vinyl albums. It is also more likely with these early releases that they are pressed from the original master, or closer to it. In addition, there is something special as a fan about having an original release. Anyway, your video spoke to me as someone who is a huge fan of INXS and someone who hesitated to purchase this album, but ultimately decided to get it and also keep my previous versions. I could not be more in agreement.
I hope you enjoy the new version. ♥️ I really like it but the original is also good and cool to have. It's wonderful you were able to see them in concert back in the day. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I'm totally with you in this "conundrum". i never got rid of my record collection. I still have the first album I ever bought when I was 9 yrs old, McCartney's Ram! It's beat to shit but I'll never get rid of it. So yes, I'll own/keep a record for both sentimental and sound quality reasons ( providing I have the space for them)....Good luck with your move!
I buy sometimes two copies of a same dvd or bluray. theres absolutely nothing wrong owning 2 same copies of a same thing. thats my opinion. great video as always beautiful melinda
1) Keep the 33 for parties, use 45rpm for serious listening. 2) records can sound different after equipment upgrades; tube amplification made early presses sound better than reissues. When you go to tube amplification I bet yr Alan Parsons 1st press will sound better than the mofi which Is likely DSD256. Totally agree with you on chasing the best sounding copy of fave records.
You watched Mike's video huh? 😁 he sold me as well. But this isnt an essential for me. I completely understand how you feel and i also totally get your husband's point. I feel those records are awesome to hear.plus imo a good investment. At the end of the day my biggest vinyl regrets are never about something i bought. Its always the things i didnt buy.. many thanks Melinda. Unfortunately thats just the nature of the beast, we are colleectors after all. As a former professional mover i applaud you for moving your own collection. Smartest move possible. Literally
I watched Mike's video yesterday and I respect his judgement too. 😀 I ordered Kick several days ago and it was delivered over the weekend. I am with you. I regret the things I didn't buy, not the ones I did. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
You have a serious case of vinylitis. I know I suffer to from the the disease. We all want the perfect sound. I've sometimes relapse and buy a new copy. As long as they release better sounding lp's I'll buy them. Loved the video.Thanks.❤
I'm mainly a "I like this music" collector. For most records I have, there is one vinyl version. If there are multiple versions, it is usually for different art work. Say, The Mob "Let the tribe increase" OG album, then gatefold, plus re-issue with bonus tracks and booklet. Or Sally Dige "Holding On" first the standard printed cover, then the silkscreen handprinted version. Or Sonic Youth "Daydream Nation" the OG double LP, and then the 4x box set with booklet and additional live tracks. I recently found X-mal Deutschland "Devils" on vinyl, but am keeping the CD as both are pretty rare. I also have two copies of Virgin Prunes "If I die I die". Although the copy I bought in the 80s has a bit of a rough cover, I cannot let go of it. Too many good memories. -- I guess having some guidelines or "rules" is good in general, breaking them occasionally is perfectly fine. After all, it is a hobby. Enjoy!
I feel ya 😂. I got the Rocktober edition of Bad Company’s debut album just a couple months ago. I Almost bought the Analogue Productions 45 rpm but decided against it because the Rocktober sounds great and is only 1 lp. Now Rhino High Fidelity just did the album and I Had to buy it. Lol. I have the OG INXS. Good enough for me, for that album. Once I get my “grail” copy of an album, I get rid of whatever other copies I have. I don’t need multiple copies of the same album. I go for a “quality over quantity” type collection. Mostly for space reasons. Except in the case where there is a Mono and a Stereo version, such as the Beatles. That AP Yes 90125 is Astounding! Same with The Yes Album. I just got that as well and it totally Blew my mind! That Wish You Were Here Half Speed is my holy grail record right now. Thanks for sharing
I was surprised to see that the Bad Company album got so many reissues. If I were to order one, I would probably go for the Rhino based on their past performance with other titles I have bought but I have no doubt they are all excellent. WYWH was a grail of mine for years. It wasn't cheap so I have to behave for the rest of the month. Lol. Thank you and take care.
Melinda, there are some records I have 2 copies of, but the reasons may differ from yours. I have 2 copies of Santana's "Abraxas," for example; the second copy is because my original had what I thought was too much surface noise. I have 2 copies of "Inner Secrets" also. My original was lost in a fire, and a few years later I found another copy, but it was a reissue with the disco-fied remix of "One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)," which I didn't care for. Then a few years ago I came across a sealed original pressing and bought it; I was quite pleased. Speaking of Yes, I have 2 copies of "Fragile" also; the second is an Analogue Productions pressing, bought on a whim because I wondered if it would sound better (I can't tell you because it's been too long since I played either), and if you count the version in Steven Wilson's Yes remix box set, then I have 3 copies of "Fragile" and 2 of everything else, from "The Yes Album" to "Relayer." All that to say I'm like you somewhat, but my motivations are different. Maybe I'm more practical than you, with sentiment having little to do with it. There are classic LPs I've bought because of curiosity or decided one day that I liked a song on them. I have the Alan Parsons LP you showed, but my copy is from Speakers Corner and my first purchase of the LP; I decided one day I liked "Eye in the Sky" enough to buy the LP. My main problem continues to be not playing what I buy. There are at least 35 LPs that have yet to visit my turntable. Unfortunate.
I also have records that haven't been played yet. That's another part of collecting that frustrates me too. I will get to them once the move is done. 😄 There have been a lot of great Yes reissues. It sounds like you have some of the best. ♥️ It's awesome that you were able to find a sealed copy of that Santana album. Sweet. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Being an audiophile/audiofool, is a passion and it is what it is. I have made the same choice numerous times. However, I usually don't sell the excess, mostly, and consider it much like money in the bank. Albums are easy to ship and can be sold at any time no matter how many thousands we collect. ;) BTW, I have been an audio NUT since my teens in the 70's and have thousands of LP's. When the CD revolution started, I listened and liked CD's but always preferred the warmth and depth of vinyl. In my opinion analog should remain analog from recording to playback. Yes, and I know most all recordings now are digital even with vinyl. Now days one can spend 10's of thousands of dollars on a CD transport and DAC and they do sound very good. And for those who have very deep pockets, good for them. For me, I'm spinning vinyl until checkout time !!! Blessings to you and your hubby and safe travels to the Sun Shine State. I hope you are settled in quickly and ENJOY the super great beaches in Florida... G R O O V Y ! ! !
I agree with you that vinyl records are the best way to listen to music. When CDs came around, I was disappointed with the sound. They are convenient but there's nothing better than vinyl. Thank you and take care. ♥️♥️
Hi Melinda..another great video. Curious if you have checked out a recent Nat King Cole Live at The Blue Note in Chicago (1953) release? Recently picked up on CD, but not sure about a vinyl release. Safe travels with your move!
That was on my Record Store Day wishlist but I wasn't able to get a copy. I am glad that it's now a release again. I do hope to pick that one up. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
last fall a thrift i found the 5lp set longines symphonette boxset sealed unforgettable was priced 10 lady said all a.v. half price this week so 5 have any idea what year i still havent opened it looks like late 60s early 70s judging by other box i have from them herb alpert 5 lp box 74 but used same half price 5 so probably mid 70s local indie had rsd display the blue note with a few others blue note may have been that one not sure blue vinly
Hi Melinda. I was playing my first pressing of Abbey Road recently, and to me, although I like later pressings of the album, including the 2019 remix, the original blew me away.
I keep a lot of my old records from the 1970’s and 1980’s. Because most of the old Disco/Dance albums or 12” Singles were never reissued. Disco music is the hardest genre of music to find reissues. Now I’m not talking about Saturday Night Fever or the mainstream Disco music. There was so many great Disco/Dance songs and albums that I call underground Disco/Dance that will never be rereleased. So I’m lucky I have my originals. Great example is Cerrone 3 that has Supernature on it. Which was played at the opening ceremony of the Paris2024. If you get a chance listen to it on whatever streaming service you have. It’s not like anything you probably heard before. Cerrone is French too. 😊😊
You always make amazing videos Melinda the only album that you show in this video that change my life in 2022 is this album by toto toto 4 and that album came out when I was a baby I was born in 1982 my favorite year of so many great artists groups and classic albums at the time i name all the songs from this album 1. Rosanna 2 make believe 3. I want you back that song made me cry when I listen to that 4. Good for you 5. It's a feeling 6. Afraid of love 7. Lovers in the night 8.we made it 9. Waiting for your love and 10. Africa another song that is so special to me once again another song that makes me cry Africa and human nature by Michael Jackson are examples of songs that will touch your heart and meaningful in a beautiful way they don't make music like that in the mainstream no more. I love your story about your experience with the toto song Rosanna the greatest song to start off the album I loved the drums in the beginning and comes with the piano and guitar put the icein on the cake and the lyrics just timeless it gives you that energy. I love that story you told that's when radio stations ment something but now radio stations change across the board. Melinda Murphy thanks for showing toto 4 that album meant something to me i got the cassette tape and cd of this album but I will definitely buy that album on vinyl as well when I go to a record store. Much love keep on digging you just make my summer by put a smile on my face Melinda Murphy is the best when I comes to the RUclips vinyl community take care and have a blessed Tuesday
Toro 4 is a fantastic album that will always hold such incredible memories. You were born in a fantastic time for music and it's so cool that you know and love albums from that time. I love Human Nature as well. ♥️ It's a beautiful song and an amazing vocal performance by Jackson. Thank you and take care.
I've owned pretty much all the albums you showed except for Toto IV (I owned their debut). I've heard a lot of Alan Parsons, but never owned an album. My favorite track from INXS "Kick" is New Sensation. Talk about a jolt of lightning to the spine when that track comes on! Some dumb production choices on that song though, like the brittle, snappy snare, the lifeless response-vocal ("...a new sensation") and the extensive use of gating to eliminate pretty much all instrument decay (producers loved that effect in the 80s). The bass sounds pretty great. Hutchence was one hell of a singer and his parts sound really good. Take care Melinda.
Hutchence was a fantastic singer and that's a great song. I agree that sonically it's not as good as some of the other ones from this album. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I totally understand you. At 17:52 I could also identify with that because the white album is the one I have more copies than any other album in my collection, the second being Led Zeppelin untitled.
The white album is so good and there are a lot of variants that are great to own. I understand why you have more than one copy. I love that Led Zeppelin album. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda 🌞 ! I have multiple copies of albums by about 10 of my favorite bands. It's a part of collecting to have different presses & packaging of favorite albums. See Ya !
The foods i eat i remember the memories eating with family. The cars we drove there are memories via photos, the memories of records,cds,cassettes ,bring back memories. i so get what you're saying. It's base on MEMORIES!!
I remember watching a RUclips video about a person who constructed a million dollar sound system. It was incredible and impressive to say the least. But we get SO caught up in variations of sound and how one lp or even one system sounds in comparison to another; His quest for the perfect sound was never fulfilled, harmonics, distortion levels, vibrations, room ambiance, everything was endless tweaking to this day. Just fire up your Crosly, drop the $1.98 cartridge on a scratchy lp and enjoy the pleasure of where the music takes you!
I can't imagine dropping that much money and still not being satisfied. That just proves that expensive doesn't mean better. Somewhere in between expensive and a Crosley is the lane I want to be in. Lol. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
I'm in the same boat. I own a Rocktober pressing of Kick on green vinyl from a few years ago. I bought the QRP release to sample the Atlantic 75 campaign but haven't had a chance to play it yet. I've also been eyeing the QRP of STP's Core even though I own 2 older pressings already. I'm about 50/50 on keeping versus selling the older copies. Space does become a consideration as much as sentimentality.
I rarely buy the same LP again. But I did buy Ace Frehley - 10,000 Volts twice. Because I got so caught up in the many variants he put out. I "needed" two. As of now, I am still glad I did it. I have bought other vinyls twice because of different color vinyls it came on like "Starz - Violation" (former "Looking Glass - Brandy" members. I never regret it! :)
Ah, you just have to have multiple copies sometimes. I have a lot of my Dad's vinyl collection from when he passed away. But I've started to retire some of his copies to preserve them. Hot August Night was one of them. His pressing still sounded good but the gatefold and sleeve were falling apart. I found another version of the same pressing in much better shape and it's now my go-to. I feel you on the Van Halen thing, too. I have a mixture of the first six albums - II and Diver Down are Bellman remasters but the rest are originals. And I gotta tell you, those Bellman remasters sound amazing. I had an original Diver Down a long time ago and the remaster blows it out of the water. I may eventually upgrade all of them to the Bellmans at some point.
I might come to a point where I only own the Bellman cuts and the MoFi's. As important as Van Halen is to me, I just don't need all of those extra copies that I will never listen to. I'm sorry for the loss of your dad. It's so great that you are taking care of his record collection. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
I have a lot of Inxs on cassette ..Love those videos from the eighties..My favorite Yes album is Fragile..Favorite Paul McCartney is Ram. Have the two disc anniversary edition
I love keeping my original copies it brings back memories to look at but if I find a better sounding copy I will buy it great video so yes I am in-between 😊
I have seen those videos but I have never really felt the need to do one. I don't watch them but I'm sure some of them are quite interesting. I do love that younger people are into the music of the 60's and 70's. Those types of videos are very popular. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
**For Melinda Murphy, Bon Voyage**
In the bluegrass heart of Kentucky’s land,
Where vinyl’s warmth met Melinda’s hand,
She shared with the world each pressing, each groove,
Where music’s essence began to move.
Her voice, a guide through the analog sea,
Unveiling the magic for you and me,
From the crackle of vintage to the clarity new,
Her passion and wisdom always rang true.
With each review, emotions unfurled,
Songs became stories, deeply twirled,
In Melinda’s realm, music’s breath,
Touched the soul, beyond life’s breadth.
Now she embarks on a sunlit quest,
To Florida’s shores, where waves caress,
With her husband by her side, hand in hand,
In a new chapter, a fresh, bright land.
May the records spin with joyanew,
In the balmy air and skies of blue,
And every melody they play and hear,
Bring happiness, peace, and endless cheer.
For Melinda, the muse of vinyl’s song,
May Florida’s warmth carry you along,
In your journey of sound, both old and new,
We wish you joy in all you pursue.
Chuck Ferguson
Vancouver, Canada
Oh wow! That's so beautiful. Thank you very much. 🤗♥️ Have a wonderful weekend.
You are so welcome! You and your channel have touched many people. I was originally going to say that these were the last words of Eddy van Halen, dedicated to you, but you know how it is, there’s a time and a place for everything. I also thought maybe to add some humour (Melinda buys so many records! What’s her favourite song? “Broke on the Water”)
There are so many more amazing things about you that I could have written, such as your great memory about your purchases, and the great work ethic you have when looking through used record shops. Anyway I’m glad you like it, I was really hoping you would.
I'll never forget asking my then wife to take a picture of me with my two Dark Side of the Moon Japan first presses with the blue triangle labels for some web group. I told her after, "You know why I love you? You did that and never once asked me why I needed two of them." Lol
Lol. My husband does ask the obvious questions but he is pretty patient with me most of the time.
The DSOTM Japanese pressings would be amazing. I don't blame you for wanting both copies. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Michael Hutchence was such a talented singer , who like many of the greats had X factor like few have .i saw inxs as a teenager from about 10 metres from stage in 1983 .
Thank you for reminding me I can buy whatever I want and with no wife to question me anymore …I’ve had two wives. Haha . I hear you with your meaning about multiple copies . Dr Wayne Dyer says we all have the answers and we will have the exact answer we need at the time we need it .
You have a wonderful wife
Mike, Todd ( your old drummer) here. Check out the new Nathaniel Rateliff " south of here". I can't stop playing " time makes fools of us all" and " heartless ".
@@dawnpatrol700 Hey Todd, hope you're doing well!
I still have all my original lps from the late 60's till now. Think we all chase a better sounding version but, there is that sentimentality of those originals we hoard. You are not alone in this!!!
Having originals from the 60's is pretty amazing. Good for you. 🔥♥️ Thank you and take care.
i have more than 15.000 LP records and the early albums i have are from late 60´s , most of the remasterized versions in vinyl today sound a lot worst than the original ones , i don´t know if it were first editions has i used to travel to london where my sister still lives and my younger brother but he changed to scotland main city not the capital but the other most known ,and being there 4 to 5 times a year also in germany and netherlands where i had family, i used to go first to muisc stores ,in my country portugal there was a dictatorship that didn´t allowed subversive bands like the beatles after 66 , this story of remasterizing isn´t a faithfull copy of the original production but a perverted form of the original music and records at the time had great sound and better than the ones sold today, the Beatles as an example had all their records in mono and they sound better than the converted to stereo ,except Abbey Road that was released in Stereo , i bought both red and blue doble Lp´s for having in stereo some beatles songs and i can add that when released for the first time in CD there are more songs than the ones in the record ,that i remenber having to buy the let it be single that had 4 songs and the ballad of john and yoko also don´t let me down wasn´t in the doble Lp´s, but added in the cds that i remenber them saying that they would want the cd version top be released as a doble cd to match the original doble Lp´s . I bought them in december of 75 because they weren´t yet released in portugal and i went to sevilla in Spain to buy them ,allthough there was a revolution that made my country become a democracy ,real one many hundreds of records weren´t available yet in Portugal, i remenber a guy that works in a radio station saying he was a kid when back in black from AC/DC came out but at the EMI store, he saw several Lp´s from AC/DC in the window to the street and thinking they had been released all in that year but no ,just the first time AC/DC LP´s were sold in Portugal and i remenber that happening a lot with most of the bands in the EMI store in Lisbon,you would have three floors with all Lp´s in music being separated by the name of the band and you could buy whatever Lp you wanted from your favorite band, sorry for having drifted from the main matter but with age that as happened a lot of times. I want only to refer one LP that the lead singer said that the new rematerized version of their first Lp was how he wanted to be not the one released first but he might be with the brain destroyd because of the excess of drugs consumed that i did too but acid only two times a year not every weelend or week days, i´m refering to Aqualung from jethro Tull that if it as been released like the modern version they would be a forgoten band as the first release was well produced and had a caractheristic that made me even more interested in the band that when he sings with a guitar the sound is low and when all the band joins the sound become louder this to make people listen to it at a high volume ,i bought some Lp´s from them after and none had the quality of the first, if it was a error people would not have bought the record that sounds amazing and he wouldn´t lived his life as a rock star ,so new editions are far from original quality and people say they liked it because they never listened to the original edition with a good system ,most of them were yet to be born, but you´re true we all seek for a better sounding version i never thought of the editions, my older records are still like new only some that i used to hear more often have the covers cutted on the sides but the record sound is perfect ,i never let a record of mine leave home after having two doble Lp´s and a singular one destroyd because a friend of mine asked for them, and i only did it because he had just bought a new system from pioneer this in 1971 than in decembery of 72 i travel with my family to Africa where i lived and worked only till August of 75 because the country started a civil war,i´m refering to Luanda, Angola, sorry for the extra content
One of the things that make your videos so great to watch is how honest and real you are and your passion for music is plain to see. I never got rid of my vinyl when CD came along as I didn't like how it sounded and as a result I have records that I bought as a teenager back in the 70s. They are far too precious to me to ever consider letting them go even if I own better sounding copies. Some of my records are literally the sound track to those years. I must confess though that unless a record is damaged in some way I rarely buy another copy, due to financial constraints mainly and lack of storage space too. All the very best with your house move.
That is so awesome! I love that you kept your records. I'm with you, the first time I heard a CD was a huge let down. Thank you for the kind words and take care. 🤗♥️
Rosalyn I'm exactly the same as you never got rid of any of my Record Collection from my Teens and early 20's and they are the Soundtracks to our lives such wonderful memories of browsing the Stores and choosing which Album to buy. CD's were convenient for not having to turn over but not quite the beautiful clear sound of Vinyl.
@@MelindaMurphy i used to live near daytona beach. i'm not sure how i feel about florida now but i'm sure you'll make out fine as far as finding vinyl "in the wild" there. you are such a kind person. i saw inxs a few years before "kick" in cincinnati. you'd have loved it.
The reason I like your channel the best among all the youtube vinyl community is because you are so personal and real. Every time you tell the why, how, when, etc, of a record, a song, a concert, etc, I can hear the emotions in your voice and the passion for the music. Furthermore, I can identify with almost every story you tell. I'm extremely lucky that my wife is a crazy for music and vinyl as I am. Thanks so much for being you.
Oh wow! Thank you so much for such a wonderful compliment. 😀 That means so much to me. I'm glad you and your wife can enjoy the love of music together. ♥️ Thanks again and take care.
I was born in the 90s, grew up in the 2000s. I have a similar background, we couldn’t afford for me to have vinyl and CDs. As an adult I like to collect a lot and get things from my childhood, I think it’s me subconsciously collecting my upbringing through music. I also collect the music I would listen to in secret because as a child I thought it was ‘weird’… it’s amazing what memories and feelings a record from the past can bring back! Never feel guilty for buying things that bring you joy :)
We have a lot in common. It's wonderful to have these older records that bring back memories. Even without money, I had a pretty fantastic childhood. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Growing up in the 80s with Walkmans it was initially all cassettes for me. The first CD I ever heard was INXS The Swing. A friend of my Dad had bought a very expensive stereo, and invited us around to show it off. How clear the start of Burn For You sounded just blew my mind. It took me until 1989 to get a CD player myself, and my first CD was Brothers in Arms to replace a well worn cassette. After that, everything new was CDs. When I started working full time in the mid 90s I went back in time and purchased CD versions of all my old favourite cassettes like Pyromania, Hysteria, Kick, 5150, Momentary Lapse, Slippery when wet etc.
Nowdays (well, for about the last 20 years now) I can’t resist stopping at a garage sale and discovering an obscure CD album of something I remember from the 80s, but never bought back then. There’s lots of unique Aussie artists who never made it big, but were popular enough locally, and finding their old CDs transports you back in time - bringing up long forgotten feelings and memories, and I love it.
I don’t collect vinyl, and I buy CDs to listen to (and rip to mp3 and iTunes for the car) but I completely understand collecting, along with duplicates and triplicates. I’m guilty of the same thing with other hobbies, and to a small extent, with music. With CDs though, my duplicates are usually a different market CD with a few unique tracks, or an anniversary edition with a bonus of some sort. Pink Floyd, Def Leppard and even Bon Jovi have done some anniversary or remix editions that I really like, but every now and then I like to listen to the original mix. Reading these comments shows how much joy music brings to everyone.
I loved this video for many reasons. The first, OMG, I was laughing my fool head off at the story of your friends making out when they heard your voice on the radio - hilarious!!!!!
My story is, I had a modest collection of vinyl which I started collecting in the late 60’s. Then CD’s came out and I lost my mind - no more snap, crackle, pop’s!!!! I got on a mission to replace every album I owned with the CD version. Then I started going to record shows and sharing a table with a friend and was selling the vinyl I had replaced. Sold half of my collection until, one day I did an A/B comparison - vinyl versus CD. WOW - what a revelation!!!!! It wasn’t just a subtle difference that you could kinda hear, it was a mind blowing difference. No contest what so ever, the vinyl won hands down. Then I was furious with myself for selling all my Yardbirds, Kinks, etc. records.
While buying CDs, there were titles that I have bought 3, 4, even 5 versions of, always hoping for one that sounded better than the vinyl. Still has not happened yet. So, I’m buying vinyl again. Some of them from your influence. 😁. So, you are not the only one buying multiple copies of the same record!
Love your videos!
I agree with you. CDs are more convenient but vinyl does sound better. At least you haven't sold all of your records. ♥️🤗 I'm glad I was able to give you a laugh. That is a funny story and I always think about it when I hear that intro to Hold the Line. Thank you and take care.
This is why I will never sell any of my old Disco records of the 1970’s or my Dance Music albums of the 1980’s. Because you can’t find them anywhere. I’m lucky that Spotify has a great collection of Disco, Dance and Synth Pop and Alternative. I was never into Rock music.
Great video as usual Melinda. Know exactly where you are coming from. I had an original Ram - Paul McCartney vinyl. Then bought it on yellow vinyl (a 2016 capital pressing). The yellow vinyl is far superior in sound and I reluctantly sold the original, but now don't regret as I don't want to become a hoarder. Regards Paul from England.
I have that yellow version of Ram too and I really don't have a need for any other copy. It sounds terrific. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
So I’m just now getting around to catching up on your vids…life has been kinda all over the place lately. I’m with you! I’m somewhere in the middle as well. I love trying to get the best sound possible, but for specific records, it is cool to have the vintage copies as well. It’s one of those things that is hard to understand if you’re not into this hobby. Btw, I agree that the Van Halen II 1-step sounds amazing!! Can’t wait for the rest of them. Also, have you heard the recent 45rpm analogue productions version of Joe Walsh’s first album? Knowing that you’re a fan of his, I think you’ll enjoy it!
Melinda, I have been buying music since the late 60s. With the exception of 8 tracks and other tape media, I have hung on to everything that I have bought. Many of my purchases do bring back fond memories as I play them, some are duplicate purchases, or LP versions of the 8 tracks that I dumped. If your OG music brings you joy, then hang on to them. Love your channel!
Thank you for the kind words. I still love 8 tracks. They are nostalgic as well. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
It’s never easy being an LP lover. But we love your shows!
And you can’t go wrong with Wings and INXS!
My wife is practical and probably wouldn’t let me buy a bunch of vinyls!
As for your husband, get him a record he likes! I’m sure he’ll give you a big hug!
He has a few records that he really likes. ♥️🤗 That's a great idea. Thank you and have a great weekend.
@@MelindaMurphy , I forgot to mention Yes is one of my favorite bands. That one you got brings me memories of coming home from a job, hearing Jon Anderson’s distinctive voice on Owner Of A Lonely Heart and knowing the “rumors” a favorite band getting back together were true!
I am a husband, and I feel like I am never right
Lol. You should have a long and happy marriage. 😄 Just kidding of course. You are a gorgeous couple. Thank you and take care.
i´m also a husband and for the fith time is forever one learns with the years but i never felt wrong and all my ex-wifes are my friends and amongst them they have a friendly relationship ,sometimes in early setember all my ex-wifes and sons ,daughters and grandsons and granddaughters are all together at the beach, i was never violent with none of them has i had a infernal life while growing with my father that was destroying us, not only through phisical violence but even worst psycologic violence, at least two times in my youth i discovered later that i almost turned into a mental ill personna, once when i was like 7 and other when i was 12 , later i discovered it because in movies that known people become mental ill and in two of those movies i remenber having all symptoms, maybe by luck or because i passed my young lfe with a group of 8 friends some rich some extremelly poor and we talked amongst ourselves about our problems ,this since early age, for no reason i spent more than 30 years without talking to him, my father. Maybe the reason 4 wifes left me
That's probably because you're two thirds left instead! 😆😆
@@DavidMander-rs4uk two thirds left?what does that mean ,i can´t follow you, english is not my first language
There is absolutely nothing wrong with keeping the original copy of an album, as a collector I totally understand wanting to hang on to your original purchase
I haven’t sold any of my vinyl or CDs, also my other passion is movies and I have some films in many different formats - VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, Blu Ray, 4K Blu Ray and even 16mm film!!!
So don’t beat yourself up about your collection, it’s a part of you and nothing to be ashamed of
Thank you for all you do on your channel and sending you very best wishes for as smooth a move as possible!!
I appreciate your kind words so much. My husband is big into movies as well. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@@MelindaMurphy You’re very welcome
I am so impressed that you take the time to read and respond to every comment, it is so very much appreciated especially at a time when you are particularly busy preparing for a major move across country
Thank you for being so thoughtful and appreciative of your subscribers, it means a lot!!!
@@DavidSmith-rf8lr She certainly cares about her viewers! I also am a film collector and I also have some of the same movies on VHS, DVD, laserdisc, 16mm and super 8 and regular 8mm too! Can't help it! If one format goes down just go to the next one!
Hey Melinda, vinyl collections to me are similar to stock/investment portfolios. The extra higher quality copies you purchase will hold their value or increase in their value imho. I feel safer sometimes investing in vinyl because even if vinyl sales decline, the value will be there for the most part. And the most important to me is that you have something that you can have fun with and enjoy! Its harder when you have investment portfolios at times due to the fact you always are checking on them and you stress out when you see them lose their value. Explain to Philip that these are your new investment portfolios, once he thinks about it, he'll realize that this will succeed for the future. So in essence, get originals and get a top quality copy or two for investment purposes also!Love your videos and good luck on your upcoming move!❤❤
I like your way of thinking. My husband will probably never see vinyl as a good investment but he knows it makes me happy so he's pretty cool about it. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda 😊
On Sunday I told myself, sternly, «you are NOT ordering any more records next week!» just before watching your video I ordered my second this week. Am I angry with myself? Yes. Does watching your positive video help? Yes!
Of course you don’t easily get rid of records you love! You’re not a monster!
Take care, cheers from Morten.
We all do what you did. It's right after telling myself to stop buying for a while that another record I "must" have comes along. 😄 Thank you and take care.
😂 I've paused on my records, primarily because it's been over 100 degrees, every day this summer. I don't ever want to not be home when delivered. I've learned this safety measure now, living in Palm Springs 🌴
I generally keep my OG copies even if I get a quality reissue that sounds much better.
Sometimes I will listen to an older copy of an album if I'm cleaning or doing something around the house. But when I want to sit and enjoy an immerse myself in an album I will listen to the best copy I can find. Great video by the way. Be safe while traveling to your new home.
I agree. When sitting down and listening, it's best to have a clean and wonderful sounding version of a record. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
I know I speak for a lot when I say you have such a healthy mind that just hearing you speak about the way you think is therapeutic and helpful.
Thank you! I really appreciate that. ♥️🤗
always love your authenticity & passion for your records Melinda. I'm a CD collector, but only collect full albums I'm passionate about. If I can explain to someone in great detail why I have a certain album, then that's the reason I own it. I'm more of a sentimental person because these are physical media that we are attached to.
I agree. Having the vintage physical format in my hands brings me back to special memories from my youth. I know I'm probably romanticizing it but I think things were simpler and in some ways better back then. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Great video! I think you are describing a struggle between your head (audiophile best sounding) and your heart (those dusty originals). I think both have their time and place. Best of luck with the move and keep spinnin', Melinda!
Very true! 🤗♥️ Thank you for the kind words. Have a fantastic weekend.
Hi Melinda, very interesting video, really enjoyed it. A few points come to mind. First, I totally get where you are coming from with the whole original versus superior reissue thing. There are some records I want an original of, others I am happy with a reissue, and there’s no rhyme or reason to it half the time, it’s just a gut feeling. Second, record collecting is supposed to be fun, and to my mind having strict rules such as only allowing yourself one copy of an album kind of kills the fun. If two copies of the same record make you happy for different reasons, and it makes you sad to let one go, keep both! Third, I think the important thing is that we each collect mindfully and critically, so that our collecting does not become hoarding. We must be able to explain to ourselves why a particular record is in our collection and, if we cannot, be prepared to let it go. There, that’s my two pennies’ worth! Good luck with the move, greetings from London
I agree with your points. Collecting is fun and I wouldn't want to have strict rules either. I also wouldn't want my hobby to become hoarding. I'm a little too much of a neat freak for that. Lol. Thank you and take care.♥️🤗
Hi Melinda, you really are not alone in this. I have quite a few albums in my collection that I have 2 or more versions of. I have all the Beatles UK albums on vinyl and CD and a couple of them I even own on picture discs. Another favourite album I own 2 pressings of is Fleetwood Mac's Tango In The Night. I have an original 1987 pressing on black vinyl and a really cool reissue version on a bottle green coloured vinyl. I saw it in my local hmv store and I knew I already have the original pressing of it in my collection but after finding this really cool green pressing of the album I just couldn't pass it up. I enjoyed hearing the piece about your fond memories of the Kick album btw. INXS is one of my favourite bands too and I love that album. I have all their albums on CD right from the first one they released in 1980. IMO the early albums are quite good but it wasn't until about 1985 that they became big here in the UK. Listen Like Thieves was their first big hit album here which I think was the 5th album release by the band if I remember correctly. Take care Melinda.
What You Need was the song I remember first hearing from INXS. I instantly loved it. ♥️ Then came Kick and they became a huge band here in the US. Thank you and take care. 🤗
Hey Melinda, I too had tons of cassettes back in the day - hundreds of them- and thankfully over the years (with lots of patience) I have been able to re-acquire probably 95 percent of those same titles on vinyl... and many of those were on the cheap. Had a crappy day yesterday but your videos always make me feel better- your voice is so soothing. See you next time, have a great day! 👍🙏
I'm sorry you had a bad day but I certainly appreciate the kind words. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
I started my record collection back in the 60’s. Fortunately, they were always taken care, and never stored where they might be damaged. I hold the exact same feelings as yourself when it comes to purchasing new issues, and yet holding onto the original release albums due to sentimental value. I completely understand what you have stated here in this video. Yes, I too have multiple copies of albums from specific artists, and should streamline them out of my collection. But it is very, very hard to do. I’m with you 100% on all you stated in this video! Thank you so much for sharing! 👏😁💯
You are my vinyl collecting hero! ♥️🤗 It's so awesome that you kept your original records and still enjoy reissues that sound great. Thank you and take care.
Because of space restrictions I only allow one copy since my Want List is huge and I'd rather get something from the list than something I already have but these new reissues exceed in sound quality over the OG - new technology better quality vinyl - I noticed that Van Halen's reissues are slightly remixed to sound wider, fuller, deeper and brighter than the OG's so in that case I do sell the OG 'cause I won't listen to it anymore - Melinda you're facing the same issues but you don't have space restrictions so enjoy the memories and the improved sonic fidelity of the new reissues - Great video Melinda❤Have a safe move!
I won't have as many space issues in my new home. I do think I can let go of some of my Van Halen records. I have so many that will never get played due to these reissues being so good. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
You have described me to a T, so you're not alone in your "madness". I had to laugh at your story of receiving records in the mail. It's the exact same scenario with my wife and I. She likes to see me squirm as I answer the questions that she already knows. I've discovered that women are really good at this. I also keep multiple copies of records that I like. Much of my collection was from the 80s, so I have a lot of OG pressings. But it seems like I'm always looking for a better sounding copy of the records that I love. Nothing wrong with that. Don't ever give the other copies up. You'll only regret it. Only true collectors can understand the madness. Toto IV is also one of my favorites and I have several copies. I have the OG pressing but the Speakers Corner pressing is my favorite so far. I also have multiples of the Alan Parson's Project. Great album! BTW the Men at Work - Business as Usual is another of my favorites and the MFSL pressing sounds amazing. The track "Down by the Sea" always blows me away. Yikes! Keep on collecting and telling your stories. I enjoy your channel.
Haha! It sounds like our spouses like to have some fun teasing us. 😄 Oh well. The teasing is well worth it.
I need to grab a copy of the MoFi Men At Work. That's a great album. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 🤗♥️
I love spending part of my afternoon watching a new Melinda video... and then some Mazzy as a chaser! I have no problem picking a favorite disc (LP or CD) & saying farewell to the others, although I'll always keep some (not all) records from high school days. OK, I did replace a US copy of Focus' *Hamburger Concerto* ( a crazy, fun album!) with a quieter Dutch pressing 25 years ago. Later I regretted it because the Atco LP had a different guitar solo on one song. I finally bought a used Atco copy 2 years ago... I still haven't played it!
I enjoy Mazzy videos too. ♥️🤗
You need to listen to that Atco version. That would be a fun Friday night. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
Hey Melinda. Great video. I can totally relate to you. I love my originals but still buy copies that might sound better. Look at AP's Atlantic 75 series or Mobile Fidelity and so many more. I think most people out there that are buying these already have a copy of the record they are purchasing. I even had the crazy idea of buying Donald Fagen's Nightfly from every country in the world. But after the tenth copy, I came to my senses and put the brakes on that. So don't feel bad. I think a lot of us vinyl junkies are going through the same thing. It's all part of the audiophile vinyl experience
Nightfly is a worthy album. ♥️🤗 As long as MoFi and AP keep putting out great versions of my favorite albums, I will keep buying them. Thank you and take care.
Melinda! You do what makes you happy! Sentimental items are important! :) If there is a record that sounds good to you keep it too! You'll be ready to give up some, when or if you're ready! Until then, keep them!
Thank you. That's excellent advice. Maybe somewhere down the road, I can part with them. I'm not ready yet. 🤗♥️ Take care.
great video my friend and so sorry i just got into your video today lol And i might have to get rid of my Elvis lps one of these days, cause i have them on cds and pluse i just dont have the room for them
I feel you . I am trying to reduce my multi-copy album collection . I would reduce my 10 different versions of black sabbath paranoid to the box set and the UK first press.
Ah Melinda, this video is a great example of why you were such an early inspiration to me starting a channel and why you will always be the Queen of the VC. You totally get why people collect records. Sound and a lot of sentimental reasons. I bought the 45 rpm of Whitesnake Slide It In because it sounds awesome. But I also have three separate copies of Olivia Newton John’s “Physical “. One old, one still sealed, and one picture disc. Does any man in his late 50’s really need that? Probably not, but I do. Just sentimental value is all. Hope you don’t have problems moving the stereo equipment or record collection. You’re a joy to watch. Have a great week! Cheers!
Thank you for always being so sweet and encouraging. I can't tell you how much that means to me. Having those specific copies of Physical makes total sense to me. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
OMG. I’m everything you said. I am sitting here waiting for the Mailman to bring a Beatles 2012 vinyl stereo box that I really don’t need. Have so many OG Beatles, Mono Box, BC 13 and so on. I could not resist because the Black Box is going to look awesome beside the Mono Box. Really don’t like digital but these are the good pressings from Germany. Will probably never play them. Wanted the book really bad because it is killer.
Anyway, keep your OG’s no matter what. You are so right they will never be made again. I know you may never play them but there is a great feeling just to know they are in your collection and you can look anytime and remember. Thanks for the great video. See you in your new place, Melinda.
How exciting! I hope that box set arrives safe and sound. I have heard great things about that set even though it's digital. ♥️ It's going to be awesome. Thank you and take care.
Really good talk today. You bring up topics that most collectors struggle with at times. I like having originals and I do buy multiple copies of certain records if there is maybe a different cover, tracks added...or just reissues. I have decent equipment but I don't have a ton of Audiophile pressings so they may not give their full potential on my system. That said I do enjoy great sound quality but that is not really my main motivation as a collector. I have had many occasions upgrading copies of records and then I end up keeping the other copy anyway. I'm a sucker for nostalgia too! Great video and take care!
Thank you for the kind words. I'm big on nostalgia but I also like great sounding records. I'm a little all over the place. Lol. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Hi Melinda. To be totally honest as I always am, I am like you. Sound Quality means the most to me about a record, but yes Sentimental value also. There are a few artists that I do have double copies of the same album, One is a original I bought when I was a teenager and the other one is a Mint Copy that was probably sealed that I bought on Ebay or Discogs. So, I understand totally what your saying and I totally agree with purging your vinyl collection, (or try to) every year or so. I do have about 90% of the records I owned since I was a small boy in the late 60's, and will never get rid of them. And I still have almost all of my Mom and Dad's record collection as well which was from the 50's and 60's Take care
It's wonderful that you still have all of those originals from so long ago. So many of those older records didn't survive. Good for you. Thank you for your honesty. Take care. ♥️🤗
We know Philip doesn't like Rush.😂 you guys are an adorable couple, mind you the fights about Rush in your household must be off the scale! Things can be tough, friend, my mom had to stick it out with me and my three older sisters when my dad unfortunately had to go far too soon. INXS rocks, you and Philip take a Slow Ride to Florida, watch out for those gators.90125 by Yes - fantastic. Jon Anderson took a short reprieve on "Drama ".
I can see your point of view there is just some records that you can’t part with and that’s okay it’s your collection. About 3 years ago I sold my whole collection except 3 albums it was about 650 records and I got a really good price for them but the 3 albums I kept one is worth pretty decent amount of money and one is very sentimental to me and the other one is very sentimental to me and my husband and I’m good with that. I love watching your videos still and watching you get excited about a new album being pressed and what is the best sounding. Good luck with your move!
I'm glad you were able to receive good money for your collection. It makes me wonder what three records I would want to keep out of my collection. 🤔 No doubt those records mean a great deal to you. Thank you for continuing to watch my channel. I always love hearing from you. Take care. 🤗♥️
Hi Melinda,
Great video. I completely understand you. Just keep every record that has a meaning to you, for sentimental or sound qualtity reasons. If it makes you happy, keep it !!
❤from the Netherlands,
John
Thank you so much John. ♥️🤗
Awesome video Melinda! Collecting vinyl is what makes you happy, and in today's insane world, you have to do what makes you happy. Best wishes always to you and family and keep rocking! 😃♥🤘🤘
Thank you! It is insane out there. 😳 I appreciate the encouragement. Take care.
I get this. I recently bought a great-sounding remaster of The Dreaming by Kate Bush, which is probably my favorite record of all time. But the original I bought (used) back in the 90s was such a huge deal for me and it's been with me through so much. I love having both. But sentimentality aside, there might be other reasons to have two. For instance, I think about the Breeders Last Splash 33 rpm vs the 45 rpm remaster. Sometimes, I want a more dedicated listening experience so I'll put on the 45 rpm. Other times, I am listening while cooking or cleaning and the 33rpm is the better choice because it's more for background ambiance and I don't need to flip as often. Sorry if this post is an enabling one! Haha! Thanks for your content. Good luck with the big move.
You are exactly right. Sometimes I want a complete listening experience and sometimes I want music in the background while doing other things. There's an argument to be made about the different rpm releases. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Great vid again , got me thinking about downsizing. Could you do a session on how to sell records, how to present, where to go. how to price etc.? If it's half as good as your other vids it will be terrific. Luv your channel, thank you.
I will definitely consider doing a video like you are describing. I don't sell a lot of records but I know how to research for a price if I did. Thank you for the kind words. Have a wonderful weekend. ♥️🤗
Your logic makes perfect sense. It's only when they extend the newer version that I will keep both. Like my multiple Billy Idol Rebel Yell vinyl. The 40th 2 lp is a nice addition. Keeping my orginal. 😊
I wanted that record but I already had two copies so I resisted. I bet it's fantastic though. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Another great video, Melinda, it really hits home!
Spouses can be a roadblock when they don't share our same passions. With 1,ooo's of records and CD's already in my collection, when a new package arrives, my wife asks, 'another record'? 'Why don't you sell some of your records'? 'You have too many already'. My answer, "If I didn't want these records, I wouldn't have bought them in the first place. If I sell a record, then I am going to have to buy it back". I have been going through my records and sorting out the duplicates to maybe sell, keeping the best copies. lol
When I buy records now, they are 99.9% vinyl. In the past, I might buy records made out of styrene or shellac. Neither type ship very well. I remember getting styrene 45's at the radio station and they would often be cracked. Then there were the eBay sellers I would buy shellac 78's from. Most eBay sellers are "flippers" and most have no Idea how to properly package old 78's for shipping. One seller sent me an Elvis 78 in a Fedex envelope made for sending letters. Well, ofcourse, it arrived in a million pieces. For my own metal health, I stopped buying 78's by mail.
I tend to buy the re-issues if there is something special about them, like being audiophile and/or 45rpm. It's mostly out of curiosity. Many times, it's hard to beat the OG. Then there are the re-issues of the re-issues. When Analogue Productions re-presses an audiophile from Classic Records, using the Classic Record's original stampers, the new re-presses won't be better. But, I am curious to compare my Classic Records 45rpm "OG" versions to the re-presses by Analogue Productions. They are close, and I prefer the new 180g versions of the former CR 200g one-sided versions. QC was much easier when they only had to deal with one-sided records. Sometimes the re-presses are done at RTI because RTI retained the stampers. This is a good thing.
I wish I had been buying when Classic Records was still in business. It's cool that you have such a great collection. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Aloha Melinda
Another great topic.
Everyone collects for a different reason.
Some collect OG's, others collect for sound quality . & like yourself, you collect both .
When I was in high school, I bought myself a Technics turntable and Amplifier, & purchased a Shure V-15 Type lll cartridge, which in 1974 cost me $125.00 for the Cartridge and stylus. The sad part about it was my speakers were cheap, Sony bookshelf speakers which might have come from someone's stereo system. So the sound wasn't great. Prior to this , I had a cheap Panasonic stereo with round speakers. I started buying & collecting. Mostly used records, which was cheaper to buy , very fortunate I was able to buy white label promos that never been played. From a store that sold records on consignment.
So yes, I myself enjoy collecting Older versions, but I have purchased a few Reissues, .
My stereo equipment isn't high quality like yours, where at this time I can't enjoy the sound & ambiance. (Also no space). But if I had the extra money & space I Definitely would collect both to the fullest.
Thanks again Melinda.
Looking forward to watching your next videos.
Mahalo Ed
Having the best that we can afford is nice and living within our means without financial burdens makes this hobby so much more enjoyable. Thank you for the kind words. Take care. 🤗♥️
Enjoyed the video Melinda. I have kept every album I ever bought. I have collected albums for over 50 years. I don't have a huge collection, but I do buy newer copies of original albums I already have for their sound quality and to ease wear and tear on the older ones. I have dupes of some Steely Dan albums, Bill Evans albums, and so on. Melinda. enjoy the old ones and enjoy the new ones also! I am sentimental so sentimentality is a virtue to me!
It sounds like we are in agreement on how and why we buy vinyl. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
I'm picturing you riding in a U-Haul van and wincing after hitting every tiny little bump in the road...drive carefully and best of luck to your collection! ✌️
I’m the same way when it comes to sentimentality. If it’s one of my favorite albums or bands, I like to have an OG and a reissue. I hope your move is as stress free as possible.
It's hard to let the vintage records go. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
I really appreciate this topic and would like to hear more in the future-maybe reading out what some of your viewers and how (and why) they collect. I recently came across a news article talking about “Swedish Death Cleaning.” Basically, the Swedish do a deep clean in the spring and they try to get rid of all the things that they know that their family won’t want after they pass on. It sounds morbid, but I tried it and realized how emotionally attached I am to some of the items I own. There is a lot of sentimentality and nostalgia wrapped into why I collect things. Sometimes I just buy something to “hear” the difference (all the newer Beatles CDs for example-even though I have the original CDs). Or how I owned Star Wars on VCR, DVD, Blu-ray, and now 4K. For those items that I collect, I look to find a better quality. But there are other things that I collect because of more sentimental reasons. Great topic (again, I’d love to hear more about this in the future as there’s the reality of only having so much space to keep items in our collections!). BTW: I love INXS’ Kick. I have such great memories of my teenage years and on hearing those songs!
Kick was a great release and a breath of fresh air compared to what was coming out at that time. ♥️
I recently let go of a glass collection that I had stored away for years. My daughter doesn't want it and it no longer makes sense for me to have it. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I have done the same thing you are talking about. I can't explain it. I totally get how it can look and seem crazy to others for having multiple copies.
It is crazy for some but it makes sense for me and in the end, I have to follow my heart. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
As long as you have fun without hurting anyone (including yourself) 😁
I was anxiously awaiting your answer to your sweet husband's question....I am needing a new answer for my husband when he asks me that question. Enjoyed your video, prayers you have a safe move and journey to Florida. Take care Melinda !
I'm sorry I don't have a slick answer for this. Lol. Thank you so much for the kind words. Take care. 🤗♥️
The Cool Struttin' poster in the background is, literally cool! There's never a day goes by when I don't regret getting rid of some of my prime vinyl to replace them with the then new-fangled c.d's. On the other hand I've never regretted keeping a record. It's the only future-proof option; you can always easily liquidate records when the time comes but buying back is expensive and frustrating
I agree. That's part of the reason why I want to hang on to my originals. I won't ever be able to buy back a clean copy for what little I paid for the copy I already own. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Hmmm, you mentioned the Alan Parsons Project today Mel . It reminded me that I have a 12 inch 45 rpm single of theirs...called Don't Answer Me ...I wonder if it's worth anything?
That's a very cool song. I doubt it's worth big money or anything but it would sound really good. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda. I am a tech guy so I tend to buy the best sound quality that I can find on vinyl, without going overboard. I have several One-Steps and UHQRs and when one of those arrives, I place the OG down in the basement in storage knowing that I will stick with the newer version. I have quite a few duplicates, not as many as you, but I do have some. Heck I just bought INXS Kick when it was reissued about 6 months ago on 33rpm and just bought the 45rpm, despite saying to myself that the 33rpm will suffice. A good portion of my collection is about the collecting of it, and not necessarily listening to my recent purchases other than 2 or 3 times! I tell myself I have it on hand when I have a hankering to listen to it 😀
It's great to have an incredible sounding version of a record. I enjoy the audiophile records as well as having the originals. It's great that you have the downstairs for extra storage. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Kept my records. I like originals and nice re issues. Good luck with you and your husband’s move.
Maybe one day will meet. Our house closed in PC this week. Going to be a work in progress to accommodate
My vinyl
Congrats on the move. ♥️🤗🌴🌞 I'm getting pretty excited about it. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
Right on! You do you Melinda! I’ve been collecting LPs for 50+ years. Now I go for (and pay for) the best sounding version available (hello, Acoustic Sounds!) Luckily the albums I desire most are ones I never had or exchanged for cds oner 30 years ago. (I know. Shoot me in the head.) I am a sentimental collector AND an audiophile. Its how many of us manifest this hobby! This video was timely for me as I have had a vinyl run in the last couple of weeks: $$$! PS Wishing you best wishes and extra strength for the move!
Thank you for the kind words. I think I lean more towards the sound quality side of things but I definitely have my sentimental side. Take care. 🤗♥️
Hey Melinda - how's it going with all the rain there? Haven't heard from you since this video 2 weeks ago...
I’m definitely a vinyl hoarder and have multiple copies of several albums. The fact that I received the majority of my vinyl from my mom a few years ago and got me back into vinyl, I can’t get rid of them. The vinyl from the 70’s and earlier is some that I remember from my childhood. My vinyl collecting is mostly collectors edition of vinyl like colored vinyl. KISS is my favorite and have multiple copies of the same album, just special editions releases. I had told you about wanting the alternate cover edition of Creatures of the Night and just got it a couple of weeks ago and also found a version with the S’s that are used for German releases. VH is also one of my other favorites and I have got the Dave album vinyl and Sammy vinyl box sets along with the Right here right now and For Unlawfull Carnial Knowledge that was released last week. I love both vintage and new releases also and have been reluctant on replacing my older stereo equipment, but finally broke down and decided to get a new receiver and speakers but still keeping my old turntable. For me the most extreme case of vinyl collecting that I have heard of is on the KISS US vinyl release RUclips channel that I recently started watching. WOW, I didn’t know that there’s so many variations of labels and album covers. Don’t think I will try to get all of those, but fun to see all of them. No matter how or what we collect, the main thing is if it brings us joy, then it is good and worth sharing in the community of vinyl collectors.
I agree. It's all about the joy music and records bring. Kiss is an amazing band and so much fun when it comes to collecting. I have most of their albums and a few of the more recent reissues. ♥️🤗 The amount of Kiss vinyl is never-ending. Thank you and take care.
Kiss is an incredible band and I have a lot of their records as well. Kiss vinyl is never-ending. It's all about the music and the fun of having vinyl. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 🤗♥️
When you said you were getting rid of the original it made me sad. Glad you kept the original.
Me too. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Love this video! I take a much different approach, but I really enjoy hearing other folks' takes on this hobby and how they build their own collection/library/whatever you want to call it. 😁
Personally I refuse to own duplicates of anything as a general rule. My records aren't a "collection," so much as they're a listening library. For any title I have, I just want an original pressing to play. I want a copy that's as close as possible to what the average US consumer could have bought in a record store on release day. That's not to say I don't have reissues, certainly I do...I have many...but that's my preference. For myself, I don't care if an original doesn't sound as good as some later reissue. I'll take the original just because it's the historically accurate version of the recording. It's the one the artist heard, the one people got excited about, the one critics judged...you get the point.
I have allowed myself exactly 5 exceptions to the no duplicates rule in 33 years of buying records:
1. The Police - Reggatta de Blanc: I have my dad's original 12" version but I also purchased the double 10" version that was complete with the poster. Once I got that double 10", I decided I was going to keep the 12" since it was my dad's and it's the copy I've literally been listening to my whole life.
2. Blind Faith - S/T: I have originals of both covers (the topless girl and the band photo) because the girl cover is one of the more controversial covers ever in rock so I felt like having both is important historically.
3. Thomas Dolby - The Golden Age of Wireless: Two versions of the albums were released a year apart. The first version had a different cover and didn't have She Blinded Me With Science. A year later, they changed the cover, added She Blinded Me With Science, took some other tracks away, shuffled the running order, etc. The two versions play like two different albums.
4. R.E.M. - Radio Free Europe 7" Single: I have the original Hib-Tone Records single and the version released by IRS Records a year later once they signed the band. The singles are two completely different recordings and for an R.E.M. nut like myself, both are essential.
5. Black Sabbath's Tony Martin Albums: I have originals all five albums he was on but I bought the recent Anno Domini box set that has those albums in it. I bought the box because I wanted the book and I also wanted the remix of the Forbidden album which sounds completely different than the original mix from 1995.
I understand your reasoning on all of those albums and I love that you call it your listening library. That sounds so much better than a vinyl collection. Wow! It's cool that you have Tony Martin albums. 🥰 Thank you and take care.
I have the original INXS Kick CD, and the 30th Anniversary remaster and it is now one of my reference discs. It sounds amazing. I don’t see any problem with having multiple copies of the same album. Keep every one you buy.
It's a great sounding album. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Thank you for the video Melinda. Some interesting points . Your a collector and I always try to select, to my ears, the better sounding album for my collection. I have duplications of some albums but only because I feel that I have purchased a better sounding copy of an album ie Blue Note over a lesser known label. Also I have a fairly large collection of CD’s (70+ of Miles Davis) and I’m trying to purchase Vinyl replacements . So I guess I do accept duplications. Good luck with the move. Take care Regards Dave.
The Blue Note reissues are a great way to go for jazz records. I understand completely. Thank you and take care. 😄♥️
I was just asked this when I was showing my wife my Purple Rain albums today. I have three, an older black press, the purple press and finally a picture disk. I told her it's like planting seed. The picture disk is to hang on the wall, the purple for special occasions, and last the black for every day playing. LOL 🙂
Great answer. I collect RSD picture disks and special release ones and never played them.
Makes perfect sense to me. 🤗
Great video. No judgement here. I change my standards at will. I used to collect anything that interested me. However I’ve upgraded my stereo and put a lot of money into my MC cartridge. I’ve sold off anything I didn’t feel comfortable spinning on my 2.5K needle. Most of the vinyl I purchase now are new 180g vinyl.
It's a good idea to be picky when you make an investment like that. 🤗♥️ Congrats on your upgrade. Have a great weekend.
@@MelindaMurphy Thanks! You too
Melinda, You bring up a great point about buying the same record again and again! My wife asks me the same question your husband asked you Why spend money on something you already own???? I tell her that this one will be better sounding but there wasn’t anything wrong with the copy I had She is monitoring my vinyl purchases now Thank Goddess! I have no willpower to stop!!!
Lol. Accountability can be a good thing. Lol. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I am old enough to have a good number of OG vinyl albums (1968 onwards) which hold significant sentimental value for a number of reasons. I wouldn’t consider getting rid of any of these. However, I would not buy an OG replacement for most of these as the sentimental value lies in the copy I have. I have recently started buying selected new versions of some of these as a treat to myself - I have a list of 8 Atlantic 75 45 rpm series and some Rhinos for example. I don’t have racks of albums- my listening room is my living room and after over 40 years I still like to avoid upsetting my wife. I also don’t have lots of fans sending me copies of vinyl. I would therefore say keep your real sentimental OG stuff, your audiophile versions and fan presents - they may look similar but they each have a different purpose.
Melinda, thanks again for another fine video. You’re a collector, and that defines your willingness to own multiple copies. I think many of us envy how fully you’ve embraced your relationship to the music that you love.
I have a specific question, and I want also to tell you how much it means that you are available as a resource. You are the go-to gal for us vinyl lovers. Specifically, I enjoy the MoFi version of the Cars debut album, and I wonder if you can compare it to the slightly more recent Rhino edition? If the Rhino pressing sounds better I would really like to know.
Thanks again for everything.
Chuck Ferguson
Vancouver, Canada
Thank you so much for the kind words. I always enjoyed the MoFi version of The Cars debut album as well. I bought the Rhino but never did a comparison. When I get settled in Florida, I will do a comparison and talk about it on my channel. I may do a Q & A and include that as one of the questions. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Great video as always Ms. Murphy! 'Kick' is amazing!
But do you know Lissie, the American singer/songwriter. Love her to death.... but just got her 'When I'm Alone' stripped-back piano version. Awesome!!!!! You MUST listen to it.
It has a cover of FM's 'Dreams'. My favourite song. To try and better Stevie Nicks' version seemed like sacrilege. But to be fair, it is equal to the original.
(I read a comment about Alison Krauss's singing. "if the angels in heaven don't sound like her then I don't want to go!")
Good luck in FL in this turbulent time.😯😜😘
Thank you for the suggestion. ♥️🤗 I'm not familiar with Lissie. Take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Lissie's vocals are awesome.... and the production is almost beyond comparison.
@@MelindaMurphy Hi Melinda.
I really, really want to know your opinion of ‘Lissie’. I realise that this isn’t strictly what you do, but for me she is getting awfully close to Alison Krauss.
As I said she covered ‘DREAMS’. You mentioned about sentimental attachment can sometimes over-ride quality issues. Well ‘DREAMS’ is a great example of that. The song makes me recall a very emotional, and painful, time of my life. However, I love it, but enjoying it freely is tough.
However, Lissie’s cover is awesome and allows me to enjoy the song freely, and unhindered by emotional pain.
To be honest, ALL her songs on ‘When I’m Alone’ album are spine tingling.
Hi Melinda, do you still have your cassette collection, if so would you able to include an episode on your channel? Thanks Adam - P.S INXS Kick is also one of my childhood favourites 👍🏻
Unfortunately, my cassettes are long gone. I wish I still had them for nostalgic reasons. I wore them out when I had them. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda, Record collecting is a hobby that we all enjoy very much. I'm also a sentimental collector. Keep what makes you happy. When I ran completely out of room, it was easier to let go of records. That said, I still have 400 Rolling Stones records (my favorite band), they bring me joy! Best wishes on the move!
The Rolling Stones are awesome. I have a nice collection of their records as well. Probably not 400 but still nice. 😄♥️ Thank you and take care.
I did the audiophile thing but it stopped being fun. I realized we all hear differently, great sound is good enough, and fun is more important. Now I built a simple vintage setup that I love and it sounds amazing. A majority of my collection is orig pressings. It’s the nostalgia for me and usually they sound good. I do own newer presses and mofi’s too. I grew up in the 90’s cd era but started collecting vinyl in my teens. Probably due to my music loving family making record store trips routine growing up. I think all collectors have multiple presses of their fav albums lol.
All of this should be centered around fun so I agree with you on that. ♥️🤗 I also enjoy the nostalgic aspect of having originals. Thank you and take care.
Great stuff. Some terrific stories. Hope the move goes well. Fingers crossed !!
Thank you very much. 🤗♥️
I’ve been a fan of INXS since 1988 when I discovered Kick and would listen to the cassette on my sony walkman walking to school. I saw them 3 times in concert. I have all of their studio albums on vinyl. I have multiple versions of many of the albums. When this version of KICK was released, I hesitated specifically because it was 45RPM. My TT has a periphery ring which makes it more laborious to play 45RPM versions of albums. I finally pulled the trigger last night on this album because I saw a review on RUclips from someone who’s opinion I respect that said that this version reduces the sibilance and has a much better balance with the bass and low end. This is a seminal and amazing album and I’m willing to try a new version if it can truly bring out the best qualities of the music. There is definitely something to be said for being cautious of re-releases. We can all admit that sometimes it’s just a money grab. As far as keeping your OG version: I would say that more often than not, older vinyl certainly has an advantage because it was pressed at a time when vinyl was the standard and there was more knowledge of the art of pressing vinyl albums. It is also more likely with these early releases that they are pressed from the original master, or closer to it. In addition, there is something special as a fan about having an original release. Anyway, your video spoke to me as someone who is a huge fan of INXS and someone who hesitated to purchase this album, but ultimately decided to get it and also keep my previous versions. I could not be more in agreement.
I hope you enjoy the new version. ♥️ I really like it but the original is also good and cool to have. It's wonderful you were able to see them in concert back in the day. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I'm totally with you in this "conundrum". i never got rid of my record collection. I still have the first album I ever bought when I was 9 yrs old, McCartney's Ram! It's beat to shit but I'll never get rid of it. So yes, I'll own/keep a record for both sentimental and sound quality reasons ( providing I have the space for them)....Good luck with your move!
That Ram album is a prized possession. 🤗♥️ Great memories. Ram is an excellent first album to own. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
I buy sometimes two copies of a same dvd or bluray. theres absolutely nothing wrong owning 2 same copies of a same thing. thats my opinion. great video as always beautiful melinda
I am very guilty of owning duplicate copies of my favorite albums. I'm glad I'm not alone in wanting extra copies. Thank you and take care.. 🤗♥️
1) Keep the 33 for parties, use 45rpm for serious listening. 2) records can sound different after equipment upgrades; tube amplification made early presses sound better than reissues. When you go to tube amplification I bet yr Alan Parsons 1st press will sound better than the mofi which Is likely DSD256. Totally agree with you on chasing the best sounding copy of fave records.
Both Alan Parsons albums sound wonderful. I give the edge to the MoFi though. I love having both. Great advice. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
You watched Mike's video huh? 😁 he sold me as well. But this isnt an essential for me. I completely understand how you feel and i also totally get your husband's point. I feel those records are awesome to hear.plus imo a good investment. At the end of the day my biggest vinyl regrets are never about something i bought. Its always the things i didnt buy.. many thanks Melinda. Unfortunately thats just the nature of the beast, we are colleectors after all. As a former professional mover i applaud you for moving your own collection. Smartest move possible. Literally
I watched Mike's video yesterday and I respect his judgement too. 😀 I ordered Kick several days ago and it was delivered over the weekend.
I am with you. I regret the things I didn't buy, not the ones I did. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
You have a serious case of vinylitis. I know I suffer to from the the disease. We all want the perfect sound. I've sometimes relapse and buy a new copy. As long as they release better sounding lp's I'll buy them. Loved the video.Thanks.❤
I will probably always have a weakness for the new reissue that beats the competition as well. We are so much alike. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
I'm mainly a "I like this music" collector. For most records I have, there is one vinyl version. If there are multiple versions, it is usually for different art work. Say, The Mob "Let the tribe increase" OG album, then gatefold, plus re-issue with bonus tracks and booklet. Or Sally Dige "Holding On" first the standard printed cover, then the silkscreen handprinted version. Or Sonic Youth "Daydream Nation" the OG double LP, and then the 4x box set with booklet and additional live tracks. I recently found X-mal Deutschland "Devils" on vinyl, but am keeping the CD as both are pretty rare. I also have two copies of Virgin Prunes "If I die I die". Although the copy I bought in the 80s has a bit of a rough cover, I cannot let go of it. Too many good memories. -- I guess having some guidelines or "rules" is good in general, breaking them occasionally is perfectly fine. After all, it is a hobby. Enjoy!
I'm with you. It's smart to have some guidelines but it's also ok to break the rules every once in a while. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
I feel ya 😂. I got the Rocktober edition of Bad Company’s debut album just a couple months ago. I Almost bought the Analogue Productions 45 rpm but decided against it because the Rocktober sounds great and is only 1 lp. Now Rhino High Fidelity just did the album and I Had to buy it. Lol. I have the OG INXS. Good enough for me, for that album. Once I get my “grail” copy of an album, I get rid of whatever other copies I have. I don’t need multiple copies of the same album. I go for a “quality over quantity” type collection. Mostly for space reasons. Except in the case where there is a Mono and a Stereo version, such as the Beatles. That AP Yes 90125 is Astounding! Same with The Yes Album. I just got that as well and it totally Blew my mind! That Wish You Were Here Half Speed is my holy grail record right now. Thanks for sharing
I was surprised to see that the Bad Company album got so many reissues. If I were to order one, I would probably go for the Rhino based on their past performance with other titles I have bought but I have no doubt they are all excellent.
WYWH was a grail of mine for years. It wasn't cheap so I have to behave for the rest of the month. Lol. Thank you and take care.
Melinda, there are some records I have 2 copies of, but the reasons may differ from yours. I have 2 copies of Santana's "Abraxas," for example; the second copy is because my original had what I thought was too much surface noise. I have 2 copies of "Inner Secrets" also. My original was lost in a fire, and a few years later I found another copy, but it was a reissue with the disco-fied remix of "One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)," which I didn't care for. Then a few years ago I came across a sealed original pressing and bought it; I was quite pleased.
Speaking of Yes, I have 2 copies of "Fragile" also; the second is an Analogue Productions pressing, bought on a whim because I wondered if it would sound better (I can't tell you because it's been too long since I played either), and if you count the version in Steven Wilson's Yes remix box set, then I have 3 copies of "Fragile" and 2 of everything else, from "The Yes Album" to "Relayer."
All that to say I'm like you somewhat, but my motivations are different. Maybe I'm more practical than you, with sentiment having little to do with it. There are classic LPs I've bought because of curiosity or decided one day that I liked a song on them. I have the Alan Parsons LP you showed, but my copy is from Speakers Corner and my first purchase of the LP; I decided one day I liked "Eye in the Sky" enough to buy the LP.
My main problem continues to be not playing what I buy. There are at least 35 LPs that have yet to visit my turntable. Unfortunate.
I also have records that haven't been played yet. That's another part of collecting that frustrates me too. I will get to them once the move is done. 😄
There have been a lot of great Yes reissues. It sounds like you have some of the best. ♥️ It's awesome that you were able to find a sealed copy of that Santana album. Sweet. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Being an audiophile/audiofool, is a passion and it is what it is. I have made the same choice numerous times. However, I usually don't sell the excess, mostly, and consider it much like money in the bank. Albums are easy to ship and can be sold at any time no matter how many thousands we collect. ;)
BTW, I have been an audio NUT since my teens in the 70's and have thousands of LP's. When the CD revolution started, I listened and liked CD's but always preferred the warmth and depth of vinyl. In my opinion analog should remain analog from recording to playback. Yes, and I know most all recordings now are digital even with vinyl.
Now days one can spend 10's of thousands of dollars on a CD transport and DAC and they do sound very good. And for those who have very deep pockets, good for them. For me, I'm spinning vinyl until checkout time !!!
Blessings to you and your hubby and safe travels to the Sun Shine State. I hope you are settled in quickly and ENJOY the super great beaches in Florida... G R O O V Y ! ! !
I agree with you that vinyl records are the best way to listen to music. When CDs came around, I was disappointed with the sound. They are convenient but there's nothing better than vinyl. Thank you and take care. ♥️♥️
Hi Melinda..another great video. Curious if you have checked out a recent Nat King Cole Live at The Blue Note in Chicago (1953) release? Recently picked up on CD, but not sure about a vinyl release. Safe travels with your move!
That was on my Record Store Day wishlist but I wasn't able to get a copy. I am glad that it's now a release again. I do hope to pick that one up. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
last fall a thrift i found the 5lp set longines symphonette boxset sealed unforgettable was priced 10 lady said all a.v. half price this week so 5 have any idea what year i still havent opened it looks like late 60s early 70s judging by other box i have from them herb alpert 5 lp box 74 but used same half price 5 so probably mid 70s local indie had rsd display the blue note with a few others blue note may have been that one not sure blue vinly
Hi Melinda. I was playing my first pressing of Abbey Road recently, and to me, although I like later pressings of the album, including the 2019 remix, the original blew me away.
The original is an amazing copy to have. I own a UK first pressing and it sounds the best to my ears as well. Thank you and take care.
I keep a lot of my old records from the 1970’s and 1980’s. Because most of the old Disco/Dance albums or 12” Singles were never reissued. Disco music is the hardest genre of music to find reissues. Now I’m not talking about Saturday Night Fever or the mainstream Disco music. There was so many great Disco/Dance songs and albums that I call underground Disco/Dance that will never be rereleased. So I’m lucky I have my originals. Great example is Cerrone 3 that has Supernature on it. Which was played at the opening ceremony of the Paris2024. If you get a chance listen to it on whatever streaming service you have. It’s not like anything you probably heard before. Cerrone is French too. 😊😊
You always make amazing videos Melinda the only album that you show in this video that change my life in 2022 is this album by toto toto 4 and that album came out when I was a baby I was born in 1982 my favorite year of so many great artists groups and classic albums at the time i name all the songs from this album 1. Rosanna 2 make believe 3. I want you back that song made me cry when I listen to that 4. Good for you 5. It's a feeling 6. Afraid of love 7. Lovers in the night 8.we made it 9. Waiting for your love and 10. Africa another song that is so special to me once again another song that makes me cry Africa and human nature by Michael Jackson are examples of songs that will touch your heart and meaningful in a beautiful way they don't make music like that in the mainstream no more. I love your story about your experience with the toto song Rosanna the greatest song to start off the album I loved the drums in the beginning and comes with the piano and guitar put the icein on the cake and the lyrics just timeless it gives you that energy. I love that story you told that's when radio stations ment something but now radio stations change across the board. Melinda Murphy thanks for showing toto 4 that album meant something to me i got the cassette tape and cd of this album but I will definitely buy that album on vinyl as well when I go to a record store. Much love keep on digging you just make my summer by put a smile on my face Melinda Murphy is the best when I comes to the RUclips vinyl community take care and have a blessed Tuesday
Toro 4 is a fantastic album that will always hold such incredible memories. You were born in a fantastic time for music and it's so cool that you know and love albums from that time.
I love Human Nature as well. ♥️ It's a beautiful song and an amazing vocal performance by Jackson. Thank you and take care.
Really Nice INXS Record! 🌷🌷👍 Love it
What a fantastic video have a wonderful day melinda also Monday was my friends birthday ❤😊
Thank you and I hope your friend had a wonderful bday. Take care. 🤗♥️
I've owned pretty much all the albums you showed except for Toto IV (I owned their debut). I've heard a lot of Alan Parsons, but never owned an album. My favorite track from INXS "Kick" is New Sensation. Talk about a jolt of lightning to the spine when that track comes on! Some dumb production choices on that song though, like the brittle, snappy snare, the lifeless response-vocal ("...a new sensation") and the extensive use of gating to eliminate pretty much all instrument decay (producers loved that effect in the 80s). The bass sounds pretty great. Hutchence was one hell of a singer and his parts sound really good. Take care Melinda.
Hutchence was a fantastic singer and that's a great song. I agree that sonically it's not as good as some of the other ones from this album. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I totally understand you. At 17:52 I could also identify with that because the white album is the one I have more copies than any other album in my collection, the second being Led Zeppelin untitled.
The white album is so good and there are a lot of variants that are great to own. I understand why you have more than one copy. I love that Led Zeppelin album. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda 🌞 ! I have multiple copies of albums by about 10 of my favorite bands. It's a part of collecting to have different presses & packaging of favorite albums. See Ya !
I agree. It's part of what makes vinyl collecting fun. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
The foods i eat i remember the memories eating with family. The cars we drove there are memories via photos, the memories of records,cds,cassettes ,bring back memories. i so get what you're saying. It's base on MEMORIES!!
It's fun to look back on the way things used to be. I don't live in the past but I sure have fond memories of it. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I remember watching a RUclips video about a person who constructed a million dollar sound system. It was incredible and impressive to say the least. But we get SO caught up in variations of sound and how one lp or even one system sounds in comparison to another; His quest for the perfect sound was never fulfilled, harmonics, distortion levels, vibrations, room ambiance, everything was endless tweaking to this day. Just fire up your Crosly, drop the $1.98 cartridge on a scratchy lp and enjoy the pleasure of where the music takes you!
I can't imagine dropping that much money and still not being satisfied. That just proves that expensive doesn't mean better. Somewhere in between expensive and a Crosley is the lane I want to be in. Lol. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
I'm in the same boat. I own a Rocktober pressing of Kick on green vinyl from a few years ago. I bought the QRP release to sample the Atlantic 75 campaign but haven't had a chance to play it yet. I've also been eyeing the QRP of STP's Core even though I own 2 older pressings already. I'm about 50/50 on keeping versus selling the older copies. Space does become a consideration as much as sentimentality.
I've thought about buying that DTP record as well. The sentimental side of me overrides my practical side. Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
I rarely buy the same LP again. But I did buy Ace Frehley - 10,000 Volts twice. Because I got so caught up in the many variants he put out. I "needed" two. As of now, I am still glad I did it. I have bought other vinyls twice because of different color vinyls it came on like "Starz - Violation" (former "Looking Glass - Brandy" members. I never regret it! :)
The color variants are a lot of fun and I love supporting Ace. ♥️ It's good to have no regrets. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Ah, you just have to have multiple copies sometimes. I have a lot of my Dad's vinyl collection from when he passed away. But I've started to retire some of his copies to preserve them. Hot August Night was one of them. His pressing still sounded good but the gatefold and sleeve were falling apart. I found another version of the same pressing in much better shape and it's now my go-to. I feel you on the Van Halen thing, too. I have a mixture of the first six albums - II and Diver Down are Bellman remasters but the rest are originals. And I gotta tell you, those Bellman remasters sound amazing. I had an original Diver Down a long time ago and the remaster blows it out of the water. I may eventually upgrade all of them to the Bellmans at some point.
I might come to a point where I only own the Bellman cuts and the MoFi's. As important as Van Halen is to me, I just don't need all of those extra copies that I will never listen to. I'm sorry for the loss of your dad. It's so great that you are taking care of his record collection. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
I have a lot of Inxs on cassette ..Love those videos from the eighties..My favorite Yes album is Fragile..Favorite Paul McCartney is Ram. Have the two disc anniversary edition
I love the video for Need You Tonight. ♥️🤗 Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
I tend to be an OJ collector, but I understand what you go through. I will try a reissue if my OG isn't perfect, though.
Sometimes it's nearly impossible to get an original. In those cases a good reissue will do. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
You can't put a price on the fondest memories. Saw them in North Carolina. One memorable show!
Agreed. I wish I had seen INXS back in the 80's. Thank you and take care.
I love keeping my original copies it brings back memories to look at but if I find a better sounding copy I will buy it great video so yes I am in-between 😊
I'm glad you are in my camp - sentimental and sound quality. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda, off subject here but have you ever considered doing some reaction videos to bands old and new?
I have seen those videos but I have never really felt the need to do one. I don't watch them but I'm sure some of them are quite interesting. I do love that younger people are into the music of the 60's and 70's. Those types of videos are very popular. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Yes Yes..a great album.
Changes taking places..🎸🎸
Agreed! ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.