Vinyl Buying Habits I Decided To Change - My Success & Failures
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- Опубліковано 30 жов 2023
- In this video, I review and assess the vinyl buying goals I made for myself several months back. I put some pretty strict rules in place in hopes of building an incredible collection while curbing the growth. How am I doing? Find out the grades that I give myself after 6 months of living with these rules. In this video, I discuss bands/artists such as The Beatles, Kiss, Al Di Meola, The Commodores, Phil Collins, Dire Straits, Lee Morgan, Billie Holiday, Thelonious Monk, J Scott Bergman and more.
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A rule I had to let go.....buying the whole back catalogue of an artist just because I love a particular album. Great video as usual. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your father. Keep well.
Thank you for the kind words. Like you, I won't buy an album that I don't love even if it's a favorite artist. I have kept that rule for a very long time. That's one I have been successful about. Lol. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Hello Melinda! Great follow-up video. Don’t we all have our personal rules and limitations when it comes to collecting? I collect in 4 categories :
1.”Best of” = many bands/artists. Some I’ve just got a 7” or two.
2.Just the albums I like by band/artist.
3.All official albums by band/artist.
4.Absolutely EVERYTHING by Mike Oldfield. And I DO mean everything. Singles,EP’s,12”,Extended remixes, Best of/Greatest hits, Official, semi-official, unofficial, Bootlegs, Re-masters, anniversary editions. Re-mixes, Reissues, Collaborations and so on. It’s an obsession , hahaha. I truly have it ALL. Even the 2012 single sided 12” olympic ceremony opening. If it’s on vinyl , it’s about 15 feet away from me right now. Take care and play something you haven’t played in a long time. It want’s to be played.
A & R.
Great advice. I will play something unusual today. 😀 I understand the desire to have all things from your favorite artist. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
I think as you get older you have to start thinking about what’s your end goal for your record collection; once you have made that decision than it’s easier to par down what you have. I have spent thousands and thousands and thousands of hours looking at buying and categorizing what I have. Now I look at what I have and say how often am I going to play a certain album and if it’s not very high I give it to
a younger collector because music is basically history and all you can ask is the person you give it too will listen too an album enjoy it and take care of it.
That's wonderful! I am passing many records on to my daughter. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Al di meola had a heart attack several weeks ago but is recovering well. He is going to embark on a tour in 2024 playing electric guitar. He's amazing live if you can see him in a small intimate setting. I've seen him several times over the years. He's truly a master musician and great human being. You should look for his album with Paco de Lucia and John McLaughlin "Friday Night in San Francisco"
I have that album on the Impex label. It's fantastic and I would love to see him in concert. 🤗♥️ I'm glad he is recovering nicely. Thank you and take care.
That is an excellent album!
He sounds like the foundation for Tool. Schism... at least the first song.
Yet! I believe he's not on the Rolling Stones 250 greatest guitarist
@druztube4u yeah and Jeff Beck isn't #1. It's off!
An old boyfriend introduced me to Al di meola and happy to say, I saw Al perform live in the band, Return To Forever! I have 2 of his cds, Electric Rendezvous & Orange and Blue. As I was growing up I was collecting vinyl. Then the compact disc came along. Like your vinyl collection, that’s my cd collection. Vinyl is more costly and causes you to buy the same album for different reasons, so I decided to continue collecting cds. On occasions, I still pick up vinyl. However, I’m getting older and I can feel myself slowing down on buying music. Went into the record store and came out with 3 cds and that’s not normal. I’ll give myself a B! 😊 Also, thank you for sharing your story about your family. I’m from divorced parents too! Enjoyed your video!
I'm sure that the Al Di Meola show was terrific. ♥️
CDs are great and are a fantastic bargain right now. It's just great to have music in a physical format. Thank you and have a great week.
Elegant Gypsy is one of my fav fusion albums. Aside from Al Dimeola, here's why it's such a great record Jan Hammer, Steve Gadd, Anthony Jackson, Mingo Lewis, Lenny White, Barry Miles and Paco De Lucia
He definitely has massive talent with him on that album. Wow!!! ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Another excellent album! I have that one too.
Barry Miles!!
I feel you Melinda. This vinyl collecting can go on for the rest of your life. What I am doing is ONLY get an LP which I know I love and will not ever get tired of listening to. That will stop the impulse buys. By the way, I am Covid-19 Negative, but I am still not well. I am about 70% at best. Keep praying it helps. Like I said, I feel like I am slipping a bit. Must fight this disease.
I'm so sorry about your situation. I will keep praying for strength and healing. Hang in there and thanks for saying hello ♥️🤗
After foolishly selling off my albums and 45's 30 years ago I have spent the last decade "re-acquiring" my collection. I started out purchasing pretty heavily but have reached a point where it would have to be a serious upgrade or Holy Grail type purchase or a long out of pressing re-issue. I'm still failing to curb my extraneous purchases...but I'm trying😊
I know a lot of people are rebuilding their collections. I think 45's are fun to dig through. I hope you have enjoyed collecting all over again. ♥️ Thank you and have a great week.
Hi Melinda. Have you ordered the colored vinyl The Beatles blue and red box set? I have ordered them seperately on colored vinyl through Universal Music South Africa. I just have the latest Red album.
I did order the colored vinyl box set. I am looking forward to hearing them. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Bonjour, beautiful jazz records, t Monk Ouah !!, well done Mélinda, Always good Tastes !😊
Thank you so much! 🤗♥️
The Mighty Cheap Trick! Great shirt Melinda, and Happy Halloween.
Thank you! I do love Cheap Trick. Happy Halloween! 🎃
Rules are MADE to be broken, Melinda! LOL! That's the fun of things! However...the Beatles purchase....LOL! Great piece as always, take care!
I know... Ridiculous. 😳 Lol. I still get excited about The Beatles. Lol. Thank you and take care.
Which blue album pressing was that first one you held up? I have an unopened analog sourced blue album from Canada that has the UMe logo on the back of it that’s supposed to be an inferior version of the 2014 blue album. (2018 copyrighted) The better one is supposed to have the Universal globe logo on the back above the early Beatles picture.
The one I showed is the Canadian pressing that came out a few years ago. Good eye! ♥️😀
I would love to hear the superior pressing because this sounds pretty decent.
@@MelindaMurphy there are comments on discogs about surface noise that’s noticeable between songs and “crackling” according to one entry at the end of A and B sides, especially the ADITL fade out.
Another really wonderful video Melinda! Smiling about your rules!
Thanks so much! 🤗♥️
Great video! It’s hard to make rules for yourself because you’ll always find that exception to the rule. Sometimes we are forced to change our buying habits. So many records I want to rebuy but just can’t. Keep up the great work and I always stay until the end 😊
Nice work Melinda. Appreciate the honesty in the grading 😉
It’s so tough! 😂
Super cool about the album / song too.
Thank you very much! 🤗♥️
Hi Melinda! Great video as always! Happy Halloween to you and family! Love the Cheap Trick shirt! They are great in concert! Every album you showed I love! I love Al Di Meola! Also The Commodores, Billy Holiday, Kiss, The Beatles and the others! I love your family stories. My dad wasn't a dad at all. Very abusive to me and my mom. Awful drinker. Reason I have nothing to do with him. Better off. Best wishes always and can't wait for your next video. Love your channel! Keep rocking like always! 🥰🤘
I'm sorry to hear that about your dad. My dad was not available for me but I didn't have to endure abuse. That must have been so difficult.
I agree about these bands and artists. The Al Di Meola album is fantastic. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@@MelindaMurphy Thank you! Yeah it was tough. But it showed me how to never treat a woman. I forgot to mention Thelonoius Monk too. My mom and I are Jazz fans too. Have a great day! ♥😃
Good score on the Elegant Gypsy!
Thank you very much! 🤗♥️
another great video my friend
Thank you Curtis! Have a wonderful weekend. ♥️🤗
@@MelindaMurphy you to my friend
Thank you, Melinda, for your update, about your, vinyl record collecting habits, etc.. I enjoyed this video. Take Care.
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Life is better with music
Thank you!
Hi Melinda - Are the record shelves in your videos, store bought, home made, or custom? Please share your source. Many thanks, John
My shelves are from Walmart. Lol. I stacked one on top of another and nailed them together and also secured them to the wall so they can't collapse. They are great shelves for the money. Thank you and have a great weekend.
@@MelindaMurphy Thanks so much, Melinda
Great Al di meola record., and a great deal!
Thank you! I agree. ♥️🤗 Take care.
Great video Melinda! I have to watch what I buy and buy what I really want. My want list is maddening lol
I completely understand. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
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If I were to grade myself on those rules you made I would get D's and F's in every one! One thing I have been doing is listening to records just about every day so I am getting through my recent buys and also digging in the collection and playing things I have not played in a long time. This is one thing I need to keep doing...daily enjoying the collection. I think that is very cool that your story inspired someone to write a song about it. As someone else has said, your videos inspire me to buy more records!! Great video and take care!
I'm glad I'm not alone in making some pretty low grades. Lol. I agree that it's important to get a daily dose of great sounding music. To me, it's much better than watching TV. Thank you for the kind words. ♥️ Take care.
Not enough can be said about "I don't care anymore" As a beat down sophomore in HS it propelled me into a trance of wanting to run away and do something with my life. But the small town eyes held me in place for more abuse, disapproval and neglect. The song can often bring me back to a tumultuous time, but there is always still a glimmer of hope in it's presentation. The drums and synths work seamlessly together. and Phil is screaming his head off. Lots of passion in this one. 💖💖
I agree. It's a very passionate song and can be a great outlet for a lot of negativity. The way Collins sings it and the heaviness is part of what makes it so great. Thank you for sharing. 🤗♥️ Take care.
Another A+ rated video Melinda 😀I often try not to have multiple copies of the same album unless it's one of my absolute faves! I am waiting for the Foreigner S/T on 45 RPM on Nov 4th, as that may determine if I sell my Foreigner Mofi versions, provided there is a market for them! Cheers
The Foreigner 45 rpm version is one I'm curious about as well. I love Foreigner 4 and would love to own the ultimate copy. ♥️🤗 Thank you for the encouragement. Take care.
I just played my $3 copy of Foreigner and decided it was enough for me... But I really want to hear the 45!!!
Record stores are getting far and few in between. This is due to costs of inventory, and smash and grab criminal thugs. Most everything eventually will be on-line because of the criminality. People just don't feel safe anywhere in the USA now. However, that should not stop us from going to record stores. I live near a big city, and if I need a record, I will go there and check their inventory as it changes weekly as they take trades, etc.... Noise on records? Do you have Gruv glide spray? Audioquest anti-static record brush? You need a sylus cleaner brush and cleaner. These are all a must for your Planar 8. You have a GREAT system now!
I agree that we are living in dark times all the way around. 🥲 We should continue supporting record stores and living our lives.
I do have great cleaning products and a vacuum machine. Old records that were played on poor quality turntables are probably to blame for the pops and clicks that are on my used records. Take care.
I have a DVD of Al Dimeola, Stanley Clark and jonluc ponty live in concert, very nice and enjoyable
That would be an amazing concert. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Al DiMeola for $1 is a steal! :) his studio albums are some of my favorite jazz studio albums I've heard
I agree. This record is fantastic. 🔥 I'm hooked. Thank you and take care.
I haven’t bought a record in over a month, after buying around 200 the first half of the year. I like stopping for a few months ever so often, as when I do get back to buying, there’s more for me to pick up.
We all need to take a break at times and appreciate what we already have. Well said. Thank you and take care.
I just got All of Berkmans downloads one day I amy get the viny. His voice sound like Donovan or one of those guys. That song he wrote for you is direct on with your story. I loved it. The song Holday is going on my Christmas SD card. Thanks for telling me about him.
I'm so glad you enjoyed his music ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda 🎃 - I am looking forward to buying the cds of Red & Blue reissued. I'm excited for both. Love that Tomorrow Never Knows now closes Red.
I'm pretty excited about it too. What a great way to end the red album. ♥️🔥 Thank you and take care.
Well done to you overall 👏.
I also pre ordered the beatles, got to be done.
I couldn't resist The Beatles. I look forward to hearing the records. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hey, I am in the Grand Rapids, MI area! What places did you visit here in Michigan?
I visited the records stores that are in Ann Arbor near the college. One of the stores was called Encore Records. The rest have slipped my mind at the moment. Thank you and take care.
al dimeola great artist 👍 jimi still the GOAT awesome video and melinda. dig the cheap trick tshirt 👌
Thank you so much! ♥️🤗
Just a couple rules so far for me: I stopped going to record shows and cut way back on record shops. I also have 7 unique pressings of Dark Side of the Moon, not counting my gold CD, 30th Anniversary SACD, and my Immersion Box Set, so I too can try to let some things go. I have multiples on several other titles too. I too have realized I can't fit another record shelf without adding a new room to the house, so I have to stop and downsize.
I have only been to one record show but when I did, I bought a lot of records. Lol. I understand your thinking. I do think it's perfectly fine to have more than one version of Dark Side of the Moon. I plan on keeping two copies and letting the third one go. I really want to hold off on buying another shelf. It sounds like we have both reached our limit for now. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Hello Robert, I too have the 30th anniversary gold SACD of DSOTM. It was my first CD copy.
I would strongly suggest that you get the reissued Japanese Toshiba Black Triangle CD pressing from 1986. It is the same matrix as the ridiculously priced 1983 original, CP35-3017, but it is much cheaper.
Myself and my son compared the Japanese edition to the other versions (including my 30th anniversary SACD) and we were shocked with the difference. The Japanese CD was so clear and the others sounded muffled in comparison.
Like I mention in your previous video I had the habit to order all audiophile records and go to my local record store wish is a great record store and it’s been months since I bought a new record the last one I got it was a moth ago for pre-order “new order substance” I was looking for this record for long time and is out again after 30 years.
Other then that I haven’t buy more records I only buy the ones y really want but that habit of buying a lot is gone.
I don’t buy more 45s either.
For me it became to expensive and sometimes I didn’t have a time to listen all my records.
Now that my collection is getting lower and lower I feel like I enjoy my music more.
Keep enjoying the music the way you enjoy it the most is the most Important part.
Great video like always!
I'm glad you were able to buy a record that you have been wanting for so long. 🤗♥️ Thank you for the kind words. Take care.
J’s album cover looks cool. Strong inspiration. That Elegant Gypsy is one of my favorites. RL cut that one. Sounds amazing. I suggest his album “Casino” which you can also find on the cheap. I like Gypsy more, but Casino is definitely a great one. I went to an antique store yesterday. They added tons of more vinyl. a lot more stalls have vinyl now. I found Genesis “Lamb Lies Down on Broadway”. Super clean for $19.99. Also found a Santana that I never see “Spirits Dancing in the Flesh”. I never see that. Also found a super clean copy of James Bond “Moonracker”. I need to slow down on my online buys, but Melinda I’m finding gold! Ha ha.
It's very hard to turn down vinyl gold. 😍 I completely understand. I will have to check out Casino. Elegant Gypsy is an incredible album. Thank you and have a great weekend. 🤗♥️
Hey Melinda, I was just thinking this topic the other day. Bought three new records and it was $170 Canadian. New lps are often $60 up here. Ridiculous. So Im going to make some rules for myself. Stay tuned for the video.
@ Northern Revolutions, yeah I think the Canadian $ is kind of on parity with the $AUD which means that new records are stupid expensive here too. I don't normally buy new records these days except the Beatles reissues though I have indulged in a couple of things lately.
I hope you are better at sticking to your rules than I have been. Lol. Best wishes to you. ♥️🤗
Hello from land o' lakes,wi....change is great !...Q - did you buy the David Bowie 45 record of Fame,,from K.Mart,,(back in the day),,,if so,cool,,I did (promo single)...,,P.S.,please get you album - Joe Walsh,but seriously folks,,,and play Over and Over,..such a cool tune for today.!...tnx,....take care,pat.
Unfortunately, I didn't own that Bowie record. I wish I did. I do have that Joe Walsh record. He's one of my favorite guitarists. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Wise words Melinda, yep, you see something you really like and in good condition, that you’ll play and play again, go for it. They can also give a real sense of calm.
I agree completely. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Abother great feature some tender moments and stories behind your music
Like you streamlined my vinyl to 400 albums and now operate a rule.....one in one out......works for me
Cool Cheap Trick T Shirt Melinda
Thank you! I love the Cheap Trick shirt. 🤗♥️ I appreciate your kind words and I do think you have a great rule. Take care.
The red album (1962-1966) is what got me into the Beatles and foreign music in general (I am Greek). This happened way far back in 1989 and it (of course) changed my life! At some point, I got hooked on collecting Red and Blue albums, especially if I found them very cheap! I think I now have 10 of each one (excluding the CDs and cassette versions of them!). I get all your points and I think I'm running out of space too! But I can't help thinking that the Beatles changed my life for the better (and possibly made me poorer, haha...). Enjoy your vinyl and take care. Always nice to see a woman in what I've always thought was a man's hobby...
There's nothing wrong with having multiple copies of the same record if you have the space and enjoy them. 😀 It's wonderful that the music of The Beatles made such an impact on you. I'm very late to discovering their greatness but I sure am enjoying them now. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Take care. ♥️🤗
Love that commodores album
Me too! Well worth $1. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
I did see people upset by the now and then cover art. It’s by Ed Ruscha who also did Mc Cartney 3 I’m told. It made more sense the simplicity to me when I found out he did it. I really like that cover art. The back art looks cool too. To those who may not care for it, look into his artwork and you might appreciate his style more.
I don’t really have Beatles in my collection. I always figured other people needed their records more than me. Also Beatle collecting is too overwhelming for me to try and keep up with. Thanks Melinda! Stay inspired and God Bless You and your family.
I would have preferred a picture of The Beatles but this artwork is fine. ♥️🤗 I'm sure he was quite honored to create the artwork for the final Beatles single. Thank you and take care.
It’s funny to know where the vinyl collecting starts and when the vinyl enthusiasts takes over! I think you sound like you’re at the Vinyl enthusiasts point which means your collection shouldn’t grow that much ever anymore! I don’t buy much new vinyl anymore and every once in a while, I pick up some kind of box set because I’m suckered into it from FOMO! But I’m really getting disciplined in this last year! Staying out of the stores is key! Good luck Melinda!
I'm a collector and enthusiastic so I'm probably in the worst category. Lol. I am at a point where I don't need to buy a lot more. I'm a work in progress. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Steve Gadd drummed on that album. He is a Rochester Native, who has drummed with a lot of breaks, like Paul Simon. I actually live in a city with two relatively famous record stores, Rochester, New York, which has House of guitars and record archives.
Gadd really shines on this album. He must be very pleased with his performance. ♥️ I would love to have great record stores in my hometown but I also get into more trouble. Lol. Thank you and take care.
Great collection my favorites from this video are billie holiday, thelonious monk Great jazz albums I love lee Morgan i got to get that album cornbread i can tell its a blue note records released because blue note records its known legendary album covers i do got a lee Morgan album on cd its called the sidewinder on blue note records i going to say this is a classic jazz album. Verb records is another great jazz label too i got one verb album on cd i got to get more stuff from that label. You got so many blue and red beatles greatest hits album on vinyl i got the blue one on cassette tape and vinyl as well i got to get the red greatest hits on vinyl and i will complete my beatles greatest hits albums by different covers. I got to buy billie holiday albums as well. Great collection Melinda Murphy keep making great videos and happy Halloween to you take care and have a great Halloween day and i understand 100% you can't let go a hard to find promo copy especially it's a original first pressing i wouldn't either because it's value a collectors item
The Cornbread album is a Blue Note Tone Poet. I found my copy on the Blue Note website. It's a great addition to the jazz collection. ♥️ Thank you so much. Happy Halloween! 🎃
Love your channel! Love your enthusiasm for music! It's not everyone who can experience the emotional range of music. You talked about the Commodores' song Still. For me their most soul crushing song is Oh, No. Well, I don't want to get into that, but music to us audiophiles is so much more than just a sound in the background or something to dance to. Music speaks to our souls. It's therapy when we need it. It's joy when we celebrate. It's the language of our souls.
Anyway, I always get ideas to check out artists that I haven't yet discovered on your channel. Al DiMeola is now in my Amazon cart. I've heard the name before, but never bought anything from him. That changes on payday!
I apologize for the delayed response. I had a crazy busy weekend.
Oh No is a heartbreaking song. Lionel Ritchie could sure write a love song. Thank you and have a great week. 😀♥️
Let me know your thoughts on the Al Di Meola record. I hope you enjoy it. 😀
Melinda, I keep telling myself to slow down on vinyl purchases, yet I go to my favorite used record store and walk out with six or seven albums, spent less than $20 but still added more records! That Commodores album is somewhat hard to find. I got it a few years back, great set. “Sail On” and “Oh No” are my longtime favs from The Commodores.
I wasn’t going to get those Beatles albums, I too, have several versions, but the additional 20 songs being added (between the two sets) makes it worth it.
I agree. I think The Beatles box set will be worth it. I can always let go of one of the older versions. This was the first time I have run into that Commodores album. It has all of my favorite songs by them. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Thanks for the update Melinda! We confess that we too, are Giles Martin fans as well. A great example- his mix on The Beatles “1” and the soundtrack to “The Beatles Love.” Just amazing! As far as buying vinyl, we dramatically slowed down. We’ve bought TWO-The Cure’s “Wish” 30th Anniversary and Chris Botti’s Blue Note debut,”Volume 1” which is still on the turntable.🙏🏻🎧
I agree about the Love album. I really enjoy it. ♥️ I like what Giles Martin is doing and it's cool that we are still getting Beatles records every year.
I'm at a time where I need to just sit back and enjoy the music that I have as well. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Thanks for posting videos on this subject. I also try to stick to rules and streamline my collection. Well, I do my best! The thought of having 2,000, 3,000, or 6,000 records or whatever gives me anxiety!
Trying to find room for that many records does create anxiety. Lol. Thank you for the kind words. Take care.
Good thing this video was made before I am thinking if I should go to a record show in my area on Nov. 26 2023 and yes I have a budget famous last words. Yes I will do my best to stick to the budget. ( one or two records that's it )
Record shows are an amazing way to negotiate for great records. I have only been to one and I did a lot of damage but bought some fantastic records. It sounds like you are very disciplined so I think you will be fine. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy las time baught 4 so like you streaming down is the key.
In the Air Tonight, audiophile copy played on a really good system has got to sound amazing. I thought I'd only buy one record at a recent record fair. Right off DB Cooper $7.50. Score! Always enjoy your videos. Thanks!
In the Air Tonight does sound great. That was a good find. Thank you for the kind words. Take care.
Nice find on the DiMeola album. My favorite of his from his early electric period. Also recommend Casino. Great story at the end of the video. Regarding your 5 self imposed buying habit restrictions nice job though there really is no need to have such restrictions if you get enjoyment out of collecting and can find $1 scores like Elegant Gypsy. Great shirt as well, my first ever concert was CT Dream Police tour. Enjoy your finds.
I will be on the lookout for the Casino album 🤗♥️ That was a wonderful deal. That would have been an amazing time to see Cheap Trick. Thank you and take care.
Great video! Makes me feel like my collecting addiction isn't so bad lol. One thing I'm great at is not buying the same copy of an album twice. I've always been firm on whatever copy of an album I get first, that's what I stick with. With a few exceptions however; if I get a gift of the same record, I'll keep it and also if one of my records gets damaged. I've had a record shatter before, oh dear lol. Also, the only reason I intentionally buy second copies is to use the second copy on my small portable record player. I like to go to the skatepark and play my records and I have a cool little Bluetooth headphone rig so I can leave my record player playing in my car while I skateboard with the bluetooth headphones playing the record. When the park is mostly empty, I'll just play it in the air. I don't want to bother anyone, so I do the bluetooth thing most of the time, and holy moly is it a lot of fun! It gives me a good way to play all of my records, otherwise they'll just be collecting dust. It's so much fun! Skateboarding to The Beatles actually fits really well, especially the early Beatles while I'm carving around the bowl! Also, I actually have a big history of jazz music and I got to meet my jazz hero Chick Corea, yet my jazz collection is quite small, but effective. One of my bad habits though is impulse buying, I have a lot of records that I don't really vibe with the music too much, but I keep them anyways. I've never sold any of my records, I've kept them all, even the broken ones.
Wow! It's so cool that you got to meet Chick Corea. ♥️🤗 I understand why you would have multiple copies of an album due to having different turntables. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Thanks! It was definitely cool meeting him especially because I would listen to him day and night. He was my favorite jazz guy! He was really cool and down to earth, it felt like I was reuniting with a family member. The strange thing is that years before I met him, I told my family, "One day, I'm going to meet Chick Corea and tell him about God!" Well I never knew that years later, I would actually meet him after his concert in my city lol. I never told him about God, but I feel like I did metaphorically. He was a super cool guy, and he told me some musical advice when my dad asked him, he said, "Just play what you love!" Anyways, you take care as well 🙂
I enjoyed your video today Melinda, you have had a tremendous vinyl journey that you have so nicely shared with the public, your good and bad experiences. I can tell from the way you talk about new releases that the urge to buy is strong. What I would do because you have a better sound system than when you first started out would be to re- listen to your vinyl and things that don't sound so good or multiples that don't sound good pull them out and see how much room it gives you. Then you will feel better about future buys. Take care and hang in there !
I agree! That is excellent advice. ♥️🤗 Thank you and have a great evening.
Great video!!! I've been trying to keep my discogs purchases down to once a month and I've done pretty well. I've been trying to listen to albums I have rather than just buy more. I'd give myself a B as well.
Me too. I am enjoying the "record store" I have in my own home. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I'm not sure why you couldn't have played that track at the end of your video? Would have been better for him! Yeah I'm having a listen.. you can hear some sort of Beatles influence but I feel he's not though found his feet yet independently with his writing. This is first album? And how much calibration from the band? Overall it's not bad but a bit safe for my taste.
I would have loved to but UA-cam is very weird when it comes to needle drops. That's why I left the link for everyone's convenience. Thank you and take you.
I’m 65 there is still a thrill in the search but I want to really absorb the music I already have. I sometimes long for the days when I had a small collection as a youth and would listen to those albums over and over and the music would become a part of you. The other day I asked “The Jazz Bums” if they listen to their records more then once and they said at least twice. A person can listen anyway they want to but music especially jazz needs to be soaked in. Great video as usual 🎶🎺
I agree. I remember playing my records over and over again as a kid and knowing every word and song by heart. That was so special and having a big collection takes away from the way we used to know our records. I agree that it's very rewarding to know a special jazz record by heart. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Good morning and thanks for sharing such personal life story. Truly sorry to hear about the missing of your father in your growing up, but, obviously, your mother did a fantastic job!
Thrift stores are my thing, in addition to my beloved record store and big box stores on occasion. Tough to stop buying! My latest record, only one this time and for $2.00, Lionel Richie "Can't Slow Down" in excellent condition and great recording too, however right next to the records there are old electronics and a Technics SA 104 in excellent condition and a pair of Sony SS H3500 caught my attention, total price $24.00. I now use that combo, and it sounds really good!, to power a TV in a spare bedroom. The risk(s) of thrift shops!, not to mention what to do with a Yamaha A500, in great shape, found and bought for $40.00. We'll see.
I think paying $2 for that record is a fantastic deal. The equipment is pretty great too. You can always sell what you can't use and get your money back. I'm glad you are still able to find deals. Thank you and take care.
we have slowed down our vinyl purchases to just a few purchases a year, I have concentrated on purchasing precious metals instead and listening to what we have and enjoying the format or always trying to find the next hidden gem.
In these times, it's smart to be wise with our purchases. I respect what you're doing. I hope you are enjoying the records you are purchasing. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Hi Melinda, You succeeded better than I did.........I gave myself similar rules one year ago, failed miserably. Such is life.
Haha! Thank you. I now feel like I am in good company. 😀 Take care.
Enjoyable video, it was over before I knew it. Time flew! Rule 6: With that wall of records in the background it's inevitable to bend some rules. Rule 7: the wall sets boundaries. Rule 8: Rules 6 and 7 will have to come to terms with each other 😊
Haha! Love it! Thank you! 🤗♥️
Great video Melinda!
Well I too give myself a big F. I’m a sucker for anything Pink Floyd but especially the Beatles. I was 5 years old when I first saw them on Ed Sullivan, I remember when they broke up and I remember all too well the night John was killed. These songs are the soundtrack to my life.
I also ordered the red and blue vinyl collection as soon as I heard they were available to order.
Vinyl collecting is my only vice. I don’t buy shoes (anymore), purses etc. but I do buy vinyl. It makes me happy. I do listen to every vinyl I buy.
We need to cut ourselves a break about our vinyl. It brings us joy.
On a personal note:
Thank you Melinda for all the personal stories you share with us.
We all have heartbreak in our childhoods and you sharing your story with us doesn’t make me feel like I’m all alone with mine.
I do wish I could give you a great big hug and thank you in person but…thank you.
🤗❤Deb
I was very young when Lennon was killed but I can still remember the heaviness of grief from everyone around me. That must have been tough. I also have a weakness for The Beatles and Pink Floyd - both amazing bands. ♥️
Like you, I no longer buy purses or jewelry. Vinyl is my weakness. Lol.
Thank you for the kind words. We all have our share of sadness but overall, I have had a wonderful life. Take care. ♥️🤗
@@MelindaMurphy You make a great point I didn’t add. Of all the heartache and very trying times I too have had an extremely blessed life. I got three wonderful healthy kids out of it. Wouldn’t trade them for the all the world. God is great. 🙏❤️
Thanks again Melinda
In my opinion, you're right about having rules for your collecting habits. I'm also avoiding to get as many white elephants as possible, since physical space is never unlimited. BTW, how's the overall quality of those 75th Atlantic Anniversary editions?
I'm with you. I don't want to clutter my home with too many shelves. Space is a real issue.
Overall, the quality of the 75th anniversary record that I own is very good. The jacket is beautiful and the sound quality of the music is great. There was some surface noise and others have said the same. However, that's just a small complaint and may not apply to all of the records. Thank you and take care.
Al is still making Great albums. You got a great deal. That is a fantastic album, classic fusion rock.
I agree. I'm so glad I discovered this album. ♥️ Thank you and enjoy your weekend. 😀
Vinyl collecting seems to be a lot of readjusting rethinking and reevaluation of our collecting habits. Don't we. I sympathize with the way you feel.
Thank you! I do need to remind myself that this is a hobby and should only bring joy. Lol. Take care. 😀
Elegant Gypsy is a great album! Hard to go wrong with the 1970s Al Dimeola, he has several classics from around then.
I agree. It's a wonderful album and very affordable. 🔥♥️ Thank you and take care.
Wow where do I start. Funny I was just listening to Monk’s Brilliant Corners yesterday evening because I am on the fence with the Craft One Step release. I do have my Dad’s OG copy in great condition. I think I am going to fail on not buying the One Step. 😂. You’re right about multiple copies. I sticking with one copy from my Dad’s collection and if another one is release, I may pick it up. One album I will not buy again is Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue. Between both UHQR releases, MoFi, other reissues, CD’s and Dad’s OG copy, I don’t need another.
I will leave this with you…. Rules are meant to be broken. We are only human. Give yourself Melinda an A++ for living and enjoying the music.
Thank you for the words of encouragement. I appreciate that so much. I'm with you. I don't need another Kind of Blue. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
I need to purge even more boldly. I've purged a lot, but my collection is not shrinking fast enough lol. ...and what has gone away are the titles that are mostly pop and rock that I know very well, on vinyl that's less than perfect, and which I'm content to stream. I don't need a noisy old Joan Jett or Billy Joel record (which I like but don't love) so a lot of 70s-80s pop classics went away. I'm building a killer jazz collection from reissues online, and local shops which get originals traded-in often. So the make-up is changing, but my total number of records isn't. My letter grade for myself....C+. Room to improve for sure. Great topic!
It sounds like you are being smart with what you are removing from your collection. It's tough to let some records go but you are building a very worthwhile jazz collection. Good for you. Have a wonderful week. ♥️🤗
Hi, Melinda. Just like you, I realize it's time to start scaling back on my vinyl buying. I'm 68 years old, and it's finally dawned on me that "you can't take it with you". I've reached a point in my life where I'm looking at downsizing, and if I continue to buy record albums, there will be that much more 'stuff' to move from one place to another. And record albums are HEAVY!
Am I ready to give up my entire collection? No. But at some point I will have to. When the time comes for you to part with your vinyl, though, I think you can take comfort in knowing that one of your followers will be thrilled to buy your collection. One last word: Please let us all know how those Red and Blue Beatles albums sound! Thanks and take care.
What makes me happy is that my daughter has already told me she wants my jazz collection. ♥️ Instead the idea of moving. Records are very heavy. Lol.
I will definitely discuss the red and blue albums on my channel. Thank you and take care.
Setting a goal does work! With me I just think am I going to play this album more than a couple of times! Do I really need this item! It does work I buy less now! But I am 63 and being buying stuff since I was 7 But the odd cheap gem yeah!! But it's setting red lines don't cross them!!
Great video Melinda as usual!
I agree. It pays to have some discipline. 😀♥️ Thank you and take care.
A record collection is like a garden. You have to cull the collection from time to time to bring out the beauty and joy derived from having an enjoyable library of music. Having made several purges over the last four years has yielded a more enjoyable collection. Now I only buy music I know and enjoy when making additions. Prior to culling the collection is began to feel like a burden and an albatross. There is truth in less is more. Excellent video!
I appreciate what you're saying. I do think that less is more. Having a strong copy of only records I love is the overall goal. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Three Times A Lady is my favorite song from The Commodores
I agree. Our neighbor had a jukebox when I was a kid and we played that song often. Thank you and take care.
We have the Orange County , CA record show end of every month. I only try to go to that, but last time i got carried away, spent too much lol New goal, go every other month
Haha! I would have to make that rule as well. I have only been to one record show but I bought a ton of records there. Lol. Thank you and take care.
Wish I could help you , only I'm compulsive obsessive myself .
That's what we love the most ,
your honesty about your addiction .
Thanks so much for being you
Haha! Thank you so much. I think that's a compliment. 🤔 Take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Most definitely a compliment :)
You're real , record collectors can certainly identify .
Hi Melinda - totally agree with your decision to get the Red & Blue Beatles albums due to the remix point of difference. Of the other multiple copies I would probably keep your best analogue versions and sell the others to offset some of the investment on these new releases.
I wasn’t going to get the recent AP Face Value release as I have an original ( I bought in the first week of release), but an unstoppable force came over me 😂 I am waiting for the perfect moment to play it.
Love your videos, as always.
I agree. I should probably let those older colored vinyl records go so that a true Beatles collector can enjoy them.
The Phil Collins record is great and if it's a favorite album, it's worth the splurge. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I think you graded yourself fairly...although I would have given you an A- on the 45's. One record isn't a huge deal. As to the Beatles red and blue..you were also spot on as to the grade..oh well:-) As for multiple copies...I would keep the error records and DJ copies.
I have a friend who i've given a bunch of hammered 45s too...he says they have had alot of love given their play quality. My weakness as to multiples is Elton John...especially 45's which I am weeding out the duplicates. I also have a huge collection of picture sleeves..many rough but some are hard to find.
All in all you did good in restraining yourself Melinda...it's not easy by any stretch of the imagination.
Thanks for the encouragement. I do need to try harder when it comes to The Beatles. Lol. I love Elton John. I understand the desire to have his 45s. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Hi Melinda, great video, and I totally get it. I think there are always ups and downs, we try to keep and build collections, sometimes it is hard to draw the line on what is necessary or not. I've decided to have a few titles of pop music as duplicates because of sentimental reasons, like the White Stripes, Kiss, Dark Side of the Moon, etc. I'm making a big push to sell duplicates or redundancies because at the end of the day I am going to listen to one copy, and the others will be taking space. Only exception I do is Jazz, but in my personal view there is a historical component that can't be reached by other genres. So I go for OGs and audiophile copies (archival X listening) on Blue Notes for example. Cornbread is an example lol. Congrats on picking that one. I've been building discipline slowly and learning to be more critical on what deserves space in my shelves.... Thanks for sharing!
I agree that jazz is historical and sounds great on vinyl. I find it's hard to let go of an original even if a later version sounds better. That's something I will need to work on. It sounds like what you are doing is very sensible. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Ha ha love how you talk about stopping buying multiple copies of the same album 2 seconds after showing 4 or 5 of the red and blue Bestles and admitting your getting the new ones 😅
Your doing well over all though.I keep saying ill slow down on the Tone Poets but I've bought all bar 2 this year!
Happy collecting
Haha! I know. That was pretty ridiculous. The multiple copy situation needs to change. 😀 Tone Poets are incredible. You can't go wrong with any of them. Thank you for the kind words. Take care. 😀♥️
Collecting can be hard, I collect music movies tv shows, when you have the original then the remaster and so on which do you keep,it's hard,I over think as well.Thank you for making this video. Hope you have a blessed and wonderful week. 🤗🤟
It can be a tough decision. Thank you so much! Take care.
Thanks Melinda. I'm going through the process of slimming down my collection. Trying to adhere to the mantra of Dylan from Noble Records..."All Killer, No Filler"
That's a great goal and I share that vision. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
The Commadores was the first pop concert I ever went to back in 1981. Also love their hit Machine Gun.
Wow! What a great concert that would have been. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Ha it’s funny how similar we are in regard to vinyl collecting. Although our musical tastes differ, our behavior is very similar. I enjoy your channel.
I appreciate that. I'm glad to hear that I'm not alone. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I'm not one for multiple copies - some collectors need to have every variation in pressing or artwork and that would drive me nuts - that would be basically buying the same music over and over - then some collectors focus on one artist and that would drive me nuts as well - surface noise is what vinyl sounds like - even the audiophile records reveal surface noise after only a few plays - I just enjoy the music as loudly as possible - Great video Melinda❤See you next week!
I'm not big on buying the same record in every color variation but I have been guilty of buying the same record in hopes the new one is the best in sound quality. That doesn't always work out though. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I totally get eliminating duplicates, but I would never get rid of a gold stamped promo record.
I know. That's the dilemma. Do I need it now, no - but it's a promo. Lol. ♥️🤗 Thank you and have a great evening.
Like you, I am trying not to visit record shops as often as I spend too much money. When I heard about the Beatles Red and Blue 2023 re-mix I thought I must have, then I thought I have the originals, when they were first released in the 1970's, so I have pre-ordered the CD versions as the vinyl is so expensive and probably has some digital re-mastering involved. I try to purchase vinyl originals, but new releases/re-mixes as CD (usually cheaper too). It's still heart-breaking to hear about how your father was absent. As you say there are somethings that a parent should know about their child. After all they were once a child and would have hoped for a level of understanding and participation
It's so nice that the price of CDs is low now. I remember how expensive they were back in the day.
Thank you for the kind words. We all have our heartbreaks in life but I can honestly say life has been good to me. ♥️ I'm very grateful. Take care.
Great video Melinda. I used to have a rule only a few years ago, never pay more than 35 pounds, for a vinyl record. Now, like the rules in George Orwell´s Animal Farm it has morphed into ´pay more than 35 pounds´ with the word ´never´ crossed out. It´s just the way of things, you have to spend more, so you just try to do it on less occasions. Just this week I have added my 500 albums into the discogs collection database. At least now I can check on my mobile, before buying the same album twice unintentionally. Thift shops/charity shops don´t have the bargains they had 10-15 years ago but very occasionally you might lucky with a less mainstream artist, so it´s still tempting to check .
It's so convenient to have our entire collection on the Discogs app. ♥️🤗
I agree that the prices are getting pretty steep for everything. 😳 Thank you and take care.
I only buy 45’s if great deal on box of them or pictures sleeves or Beatles or wlp
It's hard to resist a fantastic song in a picture sleeve. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
You said you gave up on antique stores, yes, those are worthless, and have been for decades. I do look at church thrift stores because it is often not looked/pawed through. Last week I found a copy of Never On Sunday (do a search). I played it as the first music from my record player on my boat. So wonderful to hear full spectrum music, not Pandora or Prime.
Congrats on your find. 😀♥️
I abandoned vinyl for CDs and digital files years ago in the pursuit of building an incredible digital music library. There were multiple reasons for the decision. CDs are relatively cheap and easy to find, and can be converted to lossless digital files easily. Those digital files can be taken anywhere, placed in the cloud, listened to at work, in the car, on the go and such. I can find identify multiple version easily by identifying the year the album was remastered/remixed and compare different versions of album quickly and easily. Takes a lot less space and easy to back-up the entire collection.
I think what you're doing is great. I especially like the idea of taking up zero space. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
QUESTION: What do the tabs on the records behind you mean?
They are Mobile Fidelity records. Each record has a different colored banner that is visible on the spine. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Thank you!! That just shows me how much more I need to learn!!
Hey Melinda. I took 4 years to streamline and upgrade. I literally just got done with the project. The last chapter is sending off my 9 or 10 records with edge warps, dishing, otherwise would be nm. I'll always buy, love the hobby, people. But I've pretty much got everything I've ever wanted. I have always kept a list of what I want. I live in so cal so Im surrounded with record stores but I've got pretty good discipline. Rules are good because it keeps you in line and focus on what you have. The only multiple copies of a record I have is Black Sabbaths "Master Of Reality" (1979 reissue-original came out and in '71. Also have the U.K Vertigo Swirl 1st pressing. Then I have the Leathur Motley Crue "Too Fast For Love" 1st pressing and the '82 Elektra release.
You have some very special records. I have been told that the record stores in California are the best. I would have to be very disciplined as well. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
In the last two years, I mainly bought second-hand good old rock releases that sound great, and some Blue Note Tone Poet and Classic Series.
Blue Note has been putting out incredible records. ♥️ Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
How fun is that to have part of your history immortalized on vinyl. Limiting a collection has been a good decision though I keep finding a new spot for records lol. I do keep purging but my tastes are so eclectic that I buy more than I need to. My biggest issue is when I sit back and think how much I have spent. I sometimes shake my head and wonder what am I thinking as this could have been used for something else. The older you get the more you think about that I think. Enjoyable video Melinda. Get rid of some of those red and blue abeatles albums. Your only going to listen to one lol
It's pretty crazy to know that my life is now a reference in a song. 😀
I choose to stay in denial about how much I spend in a year on vinyl. I would probably be sick if I knew the truth. I'm not getting any younger either. Lol. Thank you and take care.
Good to see you! Don't be hard on yourself for wanting to collect records. Have fun!
I appreciate the encouragement. Thank you. ♥️🤗
Good morning Melinda. Thanks for another morning coffee video 😊. I thought I was Done with my Beatles collection. I have the best sounding Mono & Stereo versions of every studio album plus Red & Blue, Past & Mono masters and the Anthology albums. I am Not a fan of Giles Martins’ remixes for various reasons. So I never buy the annual Beatle releases. BUT! I believe they said Peter Jackson is involved with these Red & Blue remixes (even has the Universal Pictures logo on the back). I’m excited to hear what they can do with those early Beatles songs with this new de-mixing technology. So I will get these new remasters but with all the disappointing colored vinyl records lately, I’m sticking with the black. Learned that lesson again the hard way recently. But if they’re less than the previous analog remasters in any way shape or form, I’ll be sending them back or selling them. These new ones are digital afterall and Abbey Rd. Half Speed Mastering is hit and miss. I Hope this new song actually sounds like a Beatles song btw. I love Jeff Lynne but anytime he’s involved, the drums have more of an ELO than a Ringo sound. Anyway I’m excited to hear what technology can do with the Red album especially. The Blue is almost entirely the 2015 & 2017 mixes so I’m not as excited about that one, with exception of Now and Then. Anyway thanks and have a wonderful day
I'm also very curious about these albums, especially the red one. Let's hope they are fantastic. The Beatles got me again. Lol. Thank you and take care.
I’ve only been collecting vinyl for about two years now, so I am pretty new to the hobby and haven’t really developed a lot of rules yet. I think one I might have to implement is to catalog my records on discogs or something like that. Even with only about 80 albums, I have already purchased a couple of duplicates by mistake And had to sell them on eBay at a loss.
I agree. That's a smart idea. I have used Discogs since the beginning of my record collecting. I have only bought a duplicate by accident once and of course it was a time when I didn't check my Discogs. Lol. Thank you and take care.
Discogs is a nightmare for cataloging good luck.
@@SDsailor7 oh really? Why is that? What other catalog service do you recommend?
My simple vinyl buying rule is that I only purchase jazz recordings. I just believe that jazz sounds best on vinyl. I sure enjoy your channel. Thanks so much😊.
I agree with you. Jazz usually sounds the best and has spoiled me. ♥️🤗Thank you for the kind words. Take care.