Speaking of Analogue Productions (as I did above), their retail arm Acoustic Sounds is now my favorite source for new "audiophile" LP’s. Great stock, reasonable prices, free shipping with a $49.99 purchase (a coupla LP’s), and the best shipping cartons I’ve seen, with 12" cardboard fillers and bubble wrap inside.
Amazon is great for mass-produced titles, and free shipping with a $25 purchase. Their packaging is very good, though not equal to that of AS. Their prices fluctuate day-to-day, sometimes apparently according to the number of copies in stock. That the Bear Family Buddy Miller LP’s are available through Amazon surprises me, for some reason.
There is a German fella posting videos on YouTube, under the moniker 45RPM Analogue. He reviews LP's from all the audiophile companies, commenting on the recorded sound quality, the mastering and pressing, the cover and label, and of course the music. He must have a fair amount of disposable income, 'cause he spends a LOT on records! He's a charming, likeable guy, and I really like his videos. I found him through another YouTube poster, Norman Maslov, another interesting record collector. He covers audiophile pressings, but only marginally, his focus being on the music itself. He has done a lot of videos, all very entertaining. Two guys worth checking out.
