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How to find Good Pressings

Hi; I am wondering if someone could suggest a good book, web page, article or any other source that provides information on how to find or identify good pressings. I am getting a little frustrated purchasing records that end up being lemons. Sometimes we just dont have time to audition and it would be nice to learn some of the tricks of the trade when it comes to vinyl digging. I am sure many vinyl lovers feel my pain, so help me out and give some advice to the newbie. Thanks.
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phasecorrect
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Also no matter how cheap or if some prostitute offers her services 4 free no air supply! Come 2 think of it i own 2 as lps no wonder im out of cigs n booze if u go used go jazz or classical cheaper n cleaner lps in general
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phasecorrect
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It would never workout i worship keith richards n all i own is a yorx stereo complete with toaster n blood pressure cuff i dream of a bose radio
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marakanetz
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Elizabeth,
If I were so picky about selecting records by quality, I'd be realy struggling to find rare 'boutique' music pieces that worth money even if scratched. Hence, I'd like to add one more section or paragraph for 'boutique' music that came with very limited quantity on the market.
Other than that I truely managed to have almost all of my 'boutique' music records in perfect shape. Most of them I bought in large parcells from one german record dealer...
dfelkai OP
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Excellent post, Greatly appreciated. One note, I was hoping for some tips on how to identify good pressings and some resources to help with that. Is there something about the serial numbers, country, inscription scratches etc... that makes it easier to identify good pressings?

I have heard some people mention that Michael Fremer has a guide that explains much of this, I have yet to see it though.
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