@bkeske,
Yeah, they lost me at starship…. but Hot Tuna, oh yeah.
know what you mean about the imperfections - they are part of listening memory - until more recently (mostly since coming under the bad influence of the record fanatics on this thread….) I could count on one hand the number of original and period vinyl records I’d replaced with new and improved reissues. I love my old records. I am amazed at how most have stayed really quite clear of serious damage. I mean, I have a few records that I’ve played at least 300 times that are just fine. I can only think of three that I’ve simply worn out and had to replace, Montrose I, Camel - The Snow Goose, and Pat Metheny - First Circle. Worn down and maybe dinged up from when I used to tote them around proselytizing the music. There are a few on the shelf like Aerosmith - Get Your Wings that are completely thrashed from hundreds of plays during school days that are, well I still like them, but they're maybe not worth replacing.
I’m probably not a very pure or true audiophile. I don’t even have a fancy pressing of Dark Side of the Moon. I like my old one.
When filling in pre-CD era stuff that I’m missing I sometimes go for the audiophile grade reissue. Mixed results on that though. I suppose part of record collecting is or should be learning which labels put out vinyl with SQ that stands the test of time and knowing which new and re-issue producers make replacing records worthwhile. Before now I haven’t had the bandwidth for that. Learning more about it now though.
Hey, and thanks for the direction on the few classical records we’ve discussed lately. I sure need and appreciate that kind of help. Hope it can continue.
Enjoy your day of listening.
- James
