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What is your go-to online place to buy physical medium of music? And why?
The brunt of the question is pretty much covered in the title, but just curious where most people are buying any physical medium of music (vinyl, cassette, 8-track, etc.) online.
Personally, I've probably only bought a couple of items online. I mostly patronize my local independent record stores but, obviously, the selection of music available online is essentially infinite, so I'd like to start utilizing it more.
Thanks!
Personally, I've probably only bought a couple of items online. I mostly patronize my local independent record stores but, obviously, the selection of music available online is essentially infinite, so I'd like to start utilizing it more.
Thanks!
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Most online purchases from Acoustic Sounds, Elusive Disc, and eBay (for out of print hard to find). All vinyl, stopped buying cds several years ago. Been in record stores in NY, Seatlle, CA, Prague (hit a goldmine there with ECM label) all around country and one of my favorites is Papa Jazz right in Columbia SC. Used Inventory changes constantly, they have a Facebook page. I've Been collecting rock and jazz music for 45 years, always had a good TT and cartridge, dont care if its 200, 180, 150g, new or used as long as it is a good clean pressing. Its all about the music, and of course...the hunt. If you love music and are serious about vinyl you need to get a record cleaning machine. One of the best system 'components' I ever purchased. For online Retailers I build and edit wishlist at the retailer sites then order when the discounts hit. For stores, keep a list in my phone. Ebay is great for completing artists collections and hard to find stuff. Fantastic jazz guitar lps from Pappa Jazz over the years for less than $10. Have fun!! |
I have bought a few incredibly great pressings from http://www.better-records.com ...but they are absurdly expensive. The few I did get are my personal "must have" records, Jefferson Airplane "Crown of Creation" and a couple of Rolling Stones albums. I have also gotten some jazz and classic rock from sellers on Amazon, but I am selective about who I buy from. Likewise, I have also bought pristine collections from eBay (a Beethoven collection and a large tranche of classical records). So far, I have not had any issues. edit: I have also bought from/or been given collections from friends and relatives. So far, the best pressings I have are from better-records ...except for a few from my started-in-the-60s collection. |
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