Great video Mr Stripey and thanks for the mention at the end. Very nice of you to do that I will be looking forward to the equipment video. And the Wicker Man is greet movie, and sound track. I always taught it was very close to a musical. Thanks Tom
It's a gamble, if you get a bad one, send it back and get an original! But we must do things at home like, "wet" cleaning EVERY record, including new ones! New ones are "statically charged", and wet cleaning helps break that! I clean them wet once, then keep them clean with a brush every time after!
I'd say it's absolutely unacceptable that vinyl these says sound as poor as some sound. We have technology these days to make it sound like they're in the room and techniques that make you feel it inside... and then they sound like crap! Up there with you Stripey, keep up the good work!
@@StripeyR Hi Stripey, have you replaced the stylus on your Rega Carbon since you got it? Because I saw a video which said that stylus should be replaced every 12 months as a minimum! Some said every 6 months if you play loads! Thankfully the stylus for that one is only around £15.
Well Stripes,first off I get where you're coming from. I got very fussy after an amp speaker and cartridge upgrade. You are becoming an audiophile my friend! On another point I've never once been let down by any of your recommendations. Great to hear another ramble
Hay Stripey , I've just started collecting vinyl!. It's probably u that's got me into it!. I look forward to your vids bud!. The Wicker Man soundtrack , that s gonna be awesome!. I luv that film!. I'm gonna listen to it on Spotify now. 😉
I got into vinyls a few months back and it's started to become an addiction now! I got the Rega Planar 1 and a few decent vinyls, Beatles ub40, the smiths and they all sound good. I bought the oasis 25 year (silver) vinyl and I thought it sounded beauty, was disappointed to hear you thought it sounded shit ha! Anyways enjoying the channel mate, keep it up.
Great To See You Again Stripey. Hope You Are Well And Everything is good. Thanks for Responding to All My Comments on your Videos. Glad To Be A Part Of Your Channel And look forward to so many more👍👍👍👍👍👍😀😀
Hi Stripey , nice little ramble mate 🙋♂️ I have always had problems in this respect going way back to the 60's and 70's . Took loads of copies back to record shops time and time again ( when we had them ! ) I think some of the problems probably stem from the fact that the equipment we play them on nowadays show imperfections up so much more . Nice to hear from you mate , take care .
The thing with vinyl, especially remastered issues is that they can be very iffy and it can be really hit or miss. As you said discogs and Steve hoffman forum are the 2 best places. I'd generally advise you to go for original pressings regret than remasters(although there can be exceptions) but generally original pressings tend to be better. If search on Google example (breakfast in America - Supertramp best vinyl pressing) there tends to be discussion forums for specific album pressings on steve hoffman forums that will give you a great indication on the best pressings for albums.
Hey Stripey love your vids dude......i'm thinking of getting into vinyl collecting but with all the various audio set-ups available i'm not sure what the best option is......wonder what you think..........turntable with installed pre-amp into powered speakers? Or.....seperate pre-amp into an amp-reciever into regular speakers?
Hey Mr Mojo, thanks. It's completely up to you fella, my set up keeps changing. I personally like separates, turntable, amp + speakers but each to their own. Cheers pal
I haven't tried this myself, but I've heard some people say they wash their new records with a 'spin clean' or another record cleaning tool, before they play them for the first time. Apparently it can make a big difference. But to be honest, you shouldn't need to invest in a spin clean for brand new records!!
A lot of albums from the mid 90s seem to have bad vinyl pressings it’s odd I bought Stanley road by Paul weller which sounded really flat it’s a strange thing.
Hi mate, I think reviewing records in the way you want to do it in the future will work out fine and I think it's even better to rate an album as a whole, production, artwork and the music itself. And yes ... it is annoying that some albums sound terrible. I think with modern technology the sound quality of a vinyl record has to be no issue and has to sound good. No surface noise, just a good sounding record. I hate tose innersleeves that are not polylined. I immediately replace them. There are some recorc conpanies that really do their best, .universal with Beatles albums, Parlophone in general with David Bowie, but his last release, the 50th anniversay release of The Man Who Sold The World had no polylined sleeve. The Pink Floyd remasters sounds good, but no poly innersleeves. Paul McCartney solo albums almost no poly innersleeves. I think there is a lot to complain about, we have to pay a 25 euro or pounds and I mean we have the right to expect a quality prodyct. But ......... that is negativity enough, I am going to enjoy a good sounding Eagles album in a few moments. By the way ........... in the first week of December The Kinks will release their 50th anniversay edition of Lola vs Powerman. Take care and stay safe.
I heard about Lola 50th (I need to get this I think). I'm reviewing Face To Face or Something Else after the Wicker Man mate (you were right about the Kinks) I think poly-lined sleeves should be a standard with original sleeves etc placed inside the jacket. Take care, my friend
Stick to originals mate. They are expensive for a reason. Do not tolerate surface noise on new vinyl. I send them back. Buy on Amazon and return if they are crap.
I hear ya fella, but I've had really good sounding albums that were new pressings (listen to Rhino release of Love's Forever Changes) but Pulp & Oasis do sound better on CD 100%
Hey Stripey cheers for response and video before👍 Any chance you could look at The Verve Urban Hymns (don’t worry if u can’t get round to comment) I kinda enjoy the research for the best pressings my criteria is best pressing look into it and the best I can afford I like to kinda limit to 50 pound absolute max price usually 10-20 and try for to vintage always.
Hey stripey I picked up a few vinyl records on amazon last month and I got zeppelin 2 and the 50th anniversary white album and they’re skipping I was wondering what could I do to stop it thanks
@@mr.bloodvessel260 I could do that but there brand new I was looking for any tips on cleaning the vinyl I’m only ne to vinyl don’t know much about them
I know it’s not great advise. But I only try to get original pressings or label changes pressings instead of re masters. I remember getting the bends by Radiohead and hunk dory by David Bowie and they were awful remasters and it put me off buying them.
Trouble is Stripey your becoming an audiophile and as you improve your system it will find the duds. The only way to tackle poor pressings is to take them back and complain. If enough people do this they will have to reconsider how they make future product. UK pressings from the past were generally good and sought out in other countries aka Beatle Brad. Unfortunately most pressings are now made in Europe and can vary wildly. Anyway keep up the good work.👍
That is a good point Bill, if enough folk backed the crap sounding records they may improve things. I've just gotta do a little more homework before buying...shame. cheers pal 👍
Great video Mr Stripey and thanks for the mention at the end. Very nice of you to do that I will be looking forward to the equipment video. And the Wicker Man is greet movie, and sound track. I always taught it was very close to a musical.
Thanks Tom
Pleasure Tom. The Wicker Man is fantastic & the OST is excellent too. take it easy fella
It's a gamble, if you get a bad one, send it back and get an original! But we must do things at home like, "wet" cleaning EVERY record, including new ones! New ones are "statically charged", and wet cleaning helps break that! I clean them wet once, then keep them clean with a brush every time after!
I'll give the wet clean a go mate, thanks
I agree, we are being charged big prices for mediocre vinyl.
I'd say it's absolutely unacceptable that vinyl these says sound as poor as some sound. We have technology these days to make it sound like they're in the room and techniques that make you feel it inside... and then they sound like crap! Up there with you Stripey, keep up the good work!
Thanks Ben
@@StripeyR Hi Stripey, have you replaced the stylus on your Rega Carbon since you got it? Because I saw a video which said that stylus should be replaced every 12 months as a minimum! Some said every 6 months if you play loads! Thankfully the stylus for that one is only around £15.
Nice to see and hear from you mate, take care pal.
Nice catch up video mate 👍🏻
Looking forward to more videos
Cheers Nazz mate 👍
Your equipment set up video will be very interesting Stripey
Glade you doing a video on your gear was just thinking about what you are using, nice one mate.
Well Stripes,first off I get where you're coming from. I got very fussy after an amp speaker and cartridge upgrade. You are becoming an audiophile my friend! On another point I've never once been let down by any of your recommendations. Great to hear another ramble
Cheers Days mate 👍
Hay Stripey , I've just started collecting vinyl!. It's probably u that's got me into it!. I look forward to your vids bud!. The Wicker Man soundtrack , that s gonna be awesome!. I luv that film!. I'm gonna listen to it on Spotify now. 😉
Love your efforts Stripey. keep up the good work.
I got into vinyls a few months back and it's started to become an addiction now! I got the Rega Planar 1 and a few decent vinyls, Beatles ub40, the smiths and they all sound good. I bought the oasis 25 year (silver) vinyl and I thought it sounded beauty, was disappointed to hear you thought it sounded shit ha! Anyways enjoying the channel mate, keep it up.
Great To See You Again Stripey. Hope You Are Well And Everything is good. Thanks for Responding to All My Comments on your Videos. Glad To Be A Part Of Your Channel And look forward to so many more👍👍👍👍👍👍😀😀
Hi Stripey , nice little ramble mate 🙋♂️ I have always had problems in this respect going way back to the 60's and 70's . Took loads of copies back to record shops time and time again ( when we had them ! ) I think some of the problems probably stem from the fact that the equipment we play them on nowadays show imperfections up so much more .
Nice to hear from you mate , take care .
Cheers David, I hope all is well with you mate
@@StripeyR Hanging in there Stripey 🙋♂️ Take care mate......thank God for music eh 😉👍
Oi oi Stripey what's happening geez, no new vids? Missing your album reviews dude!! Your reviews always cheer me up
My morning glory on normal black vinyl is great to be fair mate.
The thing with vinyl, especially remastered issues is that they can be very iffy and it can be really hit or miss. As you said discogs and Steve hoffman forum are the 2 best places. I'd generally advise you to go for original pressings regret than remasters(although there can be exceptions) but generally original pressings tend to be better. If search on Google example (breakfast in America - Supertramp best vinyl pressing) there tends to be discussion forums for specific album pressings on steve hoffman forums that will give you a great indication on the best pressings for albums.
hey stripey
i love all the video and content u do my friend. proud to call u a mate aka friend. have a great day
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from canada eh
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Hoping you’ll do a Ramble on The Beatles Let It Be / Get Back. Of course, you’ll get a ton of comments to address on that.
Hey Stripey love your vids dude......i'm thinking of getting into vinyl collecting but with all the various audio set-ups available i'm not sure what the best option is......wonder what you think..........turntable with installed pre-amp into powered speakers? Or.....seperate pre-amp into an amp-reciever into regular speakers?
Hey Mr Mojo, thanks.
It's completely up to you fella, my set up keeps changing. I personally like separates, turntable, amp + speakers but each to their own. Cheers pal
I haven't tried this myself, but I've heard some people say they wash their new records with a 'spin clean' or another record cleaning tool, before they play them for the first time. Apparently it can make a big difference. But to be honest, you shouldn't need to invest in a spin clean for brand new records!!
A lot of albums from the mid 90s seem to have bad vinyl pressings it’s odd I bought Stanley road by Paul weller which sounded really flat it’s a strange thing.
I say about 60% of the LPs I buy are fine! But 40% are a little defective, and 20% are horrible! Hopefully they can flip that soon!
Hi mate,
I think reviewing records in the way you want to do it in the future will work out fine and I think it's even better to rate an album as a whole, production, artwork and the music itself.
And yes ... it is annoying that some albums sound terrible. I think with modern technology the sound quality of a vinyl record has to be no issue and has to sound good. No surface noise, just a good sounding record.
I hate tose innersleeves that are not polylined. I immediately replace them.
There are some recorc conpanies that really do their best, .universal with Beatles albums, Parlophone in general with David Bowie, but his last release, the 50th anniversay release of The Man Who Sold The World had no polylined sleeve. The Pink Floyd remasters sounds good, but no poly innersleeves.
Paul McCartney solo albums almost no poly innersleeves.
I think there is a lot to complain about, we have to pay a 25 euro or pounds and I mean we have the right to expect a quality prodyct.
But ......... that is negativity enough, I am going to enjoy a good sounding Eagles album in a few moments.
By the way ........... in the first week of December The Kinks will release their 50th anniversay edition of Lola vs Powerman.
Take care and stay safe.
I heard about Lola 50th (I need to get this I think). I'm reviewing Face To Face or Something Else after the Wicker Man mate (you were right about the Kinks)
I think poly-lined sleeves should be a standard with original sleeves etc placed inside the jacket.
Take care, my friend
Stick to originals mate. They are expensive for a reason. Do not tolerate surface noise on new vinyl. I send them back. Buy on Amazon and return if they are crap.
Don’t see the point of buying new pressings when most are from digital sources, might as well get the CD!
I hear ya fella, but I've had really good sounding albums that were new pressings (listen to Rhino release of Love's Forever Changes) but Pulp & Oasis do sound better on CD 100%
I picked up Pet Sounds from Tesco at £9, amazing copy.
It's on my albums to pick up Stephen, I've heard really good things (and now another). fantastic price mate, well done.
@Stereo Masters either or, I think the version from Tesco is stereo, but I have heard this reissue sounds amazing.
Hey Stripey cheers for response and video before👍 Any chance you could look at The Verve Urban Hymns (don’t worry if u can’t get round to comment)
I kinda enjoy the research for the best pressings my criteria is best pressing look into it and the best I can afford I like to kinda limit to 50 pound absolute max price usually 10-20 and try for to vintage always.
Urban Hymns is a great album, I don't own the record yet but will keep an eye out for it. Cheers pal
Hey stripey I picked up a few vinyl records on amazon last month and I got zeppelin 2 and the 50th anniversary white album and they’re skipping I was wondering what could I do to stop it thanks
Buy new copies🙄
@@mr.bloodvessel260 I could do that but there brand new I was looking for any tips on cleaning the vinyl I’m only ne to vinyl don’t know much about them
I know it’s not great advise. But I only try to get original pressings or label changes pressings instead of re masters. I remember getting the bends by Radiohead and hunk dory by David Bowie and they were awful remasters and it put me off buying them.
Damn stripey where are you?!
It's very hit and miss. My elp brain Salad Surgery is better on CD than vinyl.
Trouble is Stripey your becoming an audiophile and as you improve your system it will find the duds. The only way to tackle poor pressings is to take them back and complain. If enough people do this they will have to reconsider how they make future product. UK pressings from the past were generally good and sought out in other countries aka Beatle Brad. Unfortunately most pressings are now made in Europe and can vary wildly. Anyway keep up the good work.👍
That is a good point Bill, if enough folk backed the crap sounding records they may improve things.
I've just gotta do a little more homework before buying...shame.
cheers pal 👍