Original Japanese pressings have held up very well over the years and are usually my best sounding records. Even the jackets and Obi Strips are usually pristine. Whoever bought these records as new probably got them at true audio shops and played them on very good gear back in the day. Of the 40 or so used Japanese pressings I have bought used, only 1 was ever a dog.
So where do I get mine? The Recent Arrivals section at Used Record Shops in my area. They are buying whole collections weekly from people who no longer have a use for them. Every now and then, I find a real high end gem. I also have gotten lucky at Used Record Shows as I attend about 6-7 per year. Got a mint Japanese pressing of the Doors LA Woman last month at a show. Its the thrill of the hunt.
I have never bought a used record off EBAY as I can't inspect them prior to purchasing.
So where do I get mine? The Recent Arrivals section at Used Record Shops in my area. They are buying whole collections weekly from people who no longer have a use for them. Every now and then, I find a real high end gem. I also have gotten lucky at Used Record Shows as I attend about 6-7 per year. Got a mint Japanese pressing of the Doors LA Woman last month at a show. Its the thrill of the hunt.
I have never bought a used record off EBAY as I can't inspect them prior to purchasing.