Noobie. Vinyl reissues. Am I expecting too much?

Trehane, I understand what you are getting at and have found that some manufacturers of "new" vinyl face the problems of sloppy execution that plague many products. Some high-priced LPs have arrived with warped edges (which can be put down to pulling the LP off the machine too early), improperly placed labels, etc. Most, however, have been very quiet, beautifully pressed and wonderful reissues of almost-impossible-to find classics.

so, while we should expect the best unfortunately the results do not always meet the highest mark.

You all weren't real helpful and to any one looking into getting into vinyl your responses were kind of flippant. Someone wondering whether to purchase $50 new LP's wouldn't be too encouraged to start based on what you've said. Kind of hurting yourself if you truly love vinyl. Not trying to cause trouble but vinyl lovers seem to sing the praises of records then continually discuss a litany of difficult and expensive steps one must take to enjoy them. By the way I do enjoy vinyl and some records sound good some don't. Good sounding records sound good even on my old Phillips turntable bad sound bad. I haven't bought a NEW LP in twenty years. Cheap ones at flea markets are low risk and large reward when you find a GOOD ONE.

I'm just not interested in *any* Lps at $30 to $50 each. Guess I'm not a true audiophile.

Taking into account inflation an Lp that cost $5.98 in 1970 translates into $34 today!

Record collecting is "TODAY", equal or less cost, for new records!

There are many new pressings for less than $20.

If you want deals, look used! Quality production is variable now because pressing good LPs is a lost art. The experts from the past are dead!

It's hit and miss. That goes for used, reissued or new. Here's one I just received from MFSL that is scary quiet: Dead Can Dance "Into The Labyrinth". I have to say that all of the MFSL Silver Label reissues I've recently bought have been exceptional, so I'm pretty happy with them. They all have low--below 300--stamping numbers which may have much to do with their quality. Good luck searching.