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Where do you buy "NEW/Current" LPs?

I am thinking of breaking out my turntable again and was wondering if there are any places where one can buy current/new LPs? I know there are mail order LP shops but all of their LPs seem to be reissue. Giving that I don't like classical my choices are limited. I have a small LP collection of about 300 LPs but all of those are from the 80s and 90s. Can one buy anything new from today artist? Or is it time to sell the LPs and do digital 100% since that seems to be where all the new music is?

Please I don't want this to turn into LPs vs. CDs as which sound better. I am just looking for a source of current LPs from today's artist.

My music choices are Jazz (Traditional and Smooth), Blues, Gospel, R&B.

Thanks....
bryans
bryans OP
104 posts
 
Hey thanks for all of these great sites. I'm feeling like I can now find some LPs that I want to listen to.

Thanks again everyone....
nickatkins
82 posts
 
As well as the online outlets like Music Direct, Acoustic Sounds, Elusive Disc and Red Trumpet I have also used the following Ebay stores:

Mymusicfix
auralexploits
soundstagedirect
Good Vibrations Records
Emerald City Audiophile

There are lots of stores on Ebay and some of them have a huge selection of the more obscure or imported records. A lot of new releases are never picked up by the "gang of four" above so Ebay is always another place to look. I'm from the UK and for new UK music on vinyl, Ebay is the best (save going to England).

Cheers, Nick.
qdrone
1,039 posts
 
Ameoba Records in Hollywood. They have a pretty good selection of new and current Vinyl. I buy on Ebay too only if it is sealed for hard to find OOP. I will take a chance on an open record but I check feedback for stuff like "record as described" or "Record in great shape" and stuff like that.
robdoorack
63 posts
 
A few more:

www.diversevinyl.com. Since you're not a resident of the EU you're exempt from the UK's 17 1/2% VAT, so you get a 17 1/2% discount on DV's prices. DV also ship very quickly.

www.gearheadrecords.com
www.hmv.co.uk

Amazon UK has a lot of current vinyl; ordering from them is as easy as ordering from Amazon USA.
mcrheist
130 posts
 
Please DO NOT purchase from "Red Trumpet" -- www.redtrumpet.com. They filed for bankruptcy in October or November. Despite this unfortunate situation, their website is still operational and accepting credit cards, the last time I checked (a week or so ago).

In recent weeks, I have had a few poor vinyl purchasing experiences. The most reliable has been www.acousticsounds.com (Acoustic Sounds)...they are the best for day in, day out purchasing (that I have found).

Good luck!
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