Have quite a few first pressings just because I'm old enough to have bought them at the time they were released. Glad never got rid of them. Nice video.
It's so cool that you hung on to your records for this long. So many people let theirs go and regret it now. ♥️🤗 Good for you. Thank you and I apologize for the delayed response. Take care.
Since My Father Purchased All His Records From The 1950s To The Early 1980s...They'd Be Of Course First Pressings...And So Are The Ones I Had From 1974 To 1982...My Mother Likes Say Say Say By Paul McCartney~From The Pipes Of Peace LP...So I Purchased A Copy Of Pipes Of Peace For Her For Christmas Of 1983...
This video was full of nostalgia for me. I think I was in grade 9 when I listened to the Dixie Cups on the radio. Difficult not to sing along to the lyrics decades after. I bought Blonde On Blonde when it first came out and I've never experienced an album that took over my soul like that one did. I thrill over the poetry of the lyrics, magic for me. And Gram Parson around 73 was for me the feel of those university days. In the 90's I dug deeper after playing the Byrds box set and got totally obsessed with his personality. Thanks for this raising of my spirits with these fond remembrances.
I agree that Blonde on Blonde is an incredible record. His song writing was like no other. ♥️ I wish we still had sweet songs playing on the radio like Chapel of Love. Things have sadly changed. I have seen a documentary about Gram Parsons on UA-cam and it was fascinating. He lives a short life but left a huge impact. Thank you and take care. ♥️😀
Some old LP's, and singles, had a, `deeper groove,' which helped to resist ticks & pops, bad sound from scraping, handling. Eventually, many, `modern LP's,' had: Variable ~ Groove & Depth spacing, on a record with dynamic range, where the lathe making the first, `lacquer disc,' provides thinner, lighter, closer ~ together grooves when there isn't much sound. If you hold a disc like this, at a bit of an angle in the light, you may be able to see this. Classical records, in particular, are likely to have this, in order to provide more time on each side. This is another reason why records shouldn't be touched by one's fingertips, should be handled carefully!
Hello, Melinda: You are very fortunate to have all these original editions. The cool factor overrides all others, and you are the coolest. I am very happy to have two first editions of “Buckingham Nicks,” and no, neither is for sale. That would not be cool.
I had dinner with Martin Barre twice at Lake Tahoe in the late 1990's . He spoke of Stand Up" and his love for the song" Into The Sun" !! He asked me ( 1998 ) What is the big deal with Richard Thompson, and why is he so popular ? Great conversation, and a very nice find, Melinda on your OG of "Village Green" ! Coincidentally.. I just spun it 30 min. ago ! Have a great day😊
Station to Station has Bowie's cover of Wild is the Wind. Wow! I remember exactly the store and record I purchased with my mom. Music seemed to follow me along in my life. Always worthwhile. Thanks.
Hello from land o' lakes,wi...here!.... ....your kiss album is fire😮...they just played in Crandon, wi..last week !! can you belive it???wow ,,...watching you vids makes me look harder at albums in thrift stores,...so cool== my best album to date === Ozzy osbourne,bark at the moon.,,which it is signed by him,and have the note of authentication,,..over the moon to own it,,,,..I don't collect albums but when I saw it at my local pawn shop I immediately bought it and framed it!!!.......tnx,again for your info on these vids,,your a cool gal to get educated by,,,...pat....
Well you have reminded me that yes being an older person in the UK I keep forgetting as a record collector from many years ago I have a lot of first pressings! Yes David Bowie on RCA records at the time first pressings bought when they came out!! A lot of British new wave and punk albums! A lot of Rock UFO, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest and many others! Alice Cooper who was popular here first!! Another great video!!
Speaking of the Yardbirds, I had the privilege of meeting their drummer, Jim McCarty, and they told me they got into the movie blow up because the who didn’t want to do the movie
Great collection of awesome records, first pressings are always very cool, that's one reason I support new bands like King Gizzard, and a few others, when they put a new record, I know I am getting a first pressing, sometimes limited edition, pristine with all the inserts posters etc. I'm hoping that 20yrs from now some kid will be looking for first pressings of King Gizzard and Beach House records lol! Thanks for sharing, have a great week.
Hey Melinda that's a nice selection of first pressings you have there. Glad to see you show "Station To Station", my favourite Bowie LP. Mine is also a US first press, which was unusual at the time for me, but I think i picked it up with the debut LP for Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow in an import record store one Thursday night with my best mate. I also have the US Polydor pressing of the Buckingham Nicks LP. I seem to recall finding that in a used discount bin. Love the records displayed in the background. The only one I'm missing is the Zombies "Odyssey & Oracle". I'm debating how i want to have it... LP or CD. Love your work as always Melinda. Take care sweetheart 😘
This Station To Station album is fantastic. ♥️ It sounds great and was the inspiration for this video. It's pretty cool that you can still remember that you bought those records on a Thursday. 😀 I'm a vinyl person so of course I would tell you to get the vinyl pressing of Odyssey and Oracle. The modern day pressings do not sound as good as the early pressings. If you ever come across a second pressing that has a different album cover, it sounds fantastic at a fraction of what an original costs. There is also the 30th anniversary copy on the Big Beat label. It's wonderful and again, not as expensive. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
You’re going to love The Kinks Village Green disc. It is my favorite by them and it will grow on you big time. The Yardbirds disc is another great find which you already know the value of.
Being a major Bowie fan, I was happy to see you with Station To Station. I purchased all of his lp releases when they were originally released. This includes his releases on the Deram label, that he released prior to his success and recognition once on the RCA label. I enjoyed your video here today, and must say I would have been shocked, had you not displayed Odessey and Oracle by The Zombies! We know how you feel about that album! 🤭
I do love Odyssey and Oracle. I decided to display it because I have mentioned it often on my channel. I am going to continue down this early Bowie path. The search has been fun and these older records even on Dynaflex sound great. Thank you and take care.
I enjoyed the video!!! Thanks for sharing your treasured Records. I have so many. I few original records from Jeannie C. Riley, Harper Valley PTA, The four album recording of Will The Circle Be Unbroken, A incredible Live Bluegrass Recording, a Record that Maureen McCormick/Chris Knight Recorded together from the Brady Bunch. A long list Melinda
Hi Melinda, great video I love that you collect UK copies of Beatles albums. I have most of them in my collection. I love the UK laminated sleeves as the Australian equivalents were produced without laminating and using very cheap cardboard. I envy your copy of The Kinks “Village Green” I am still searching for a UK Pye. I have just bought a copy of “Face to Face” which is on its way to me from England. I love “Stand Up” by Jethro Tull and play it often, mine is on the UK Island label.
It sounds like you have some amazing records. Congrats on your latest purchase. I hope you find your copy of Village Green soon. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Here is something I came across, Melinda >The original story concerning the Claudia Cardinale picture was that she objected to its inclusion without her permission, and her lawyers insisted that Columbia Records remove it. However, in "Bob Dylan par Jerry Schatzberg" edited by Luc Bellier and Olivier Lorquin (Galleries Luc Bellier & Dina Vierny, France, 2006), Jerry tells the story of the design change, refuting the long-held belief that it was done at Claudia's request: "For the inside cover of Blonde On Blonde, Dylan wanted a self-portrait of me that I had in my studio... He also wanted a photo of Claudia Cardinale that I had taken and that he saw in my studio to feature on the sleeve. After we'd done the first printing his agents - probably without informing her - refused to let her portrait to be used in that way. I supposed they didn't want her being used to promote someone else. Anyway, the photo disappeared from the later printings and I think the original cover is now a collector's item..." Claudia has since been reported as saying she never knew anything at the time about her photo being used for the sleeve!
Thank you for the information. It's funny that she had no idea that she was in the gatefold and all of that was going on. She was a very pretty lady. Take care.
Hi Melinda…nice to see Kiss represented again 😊. It’s funny, I’ve been a fan since 1979 (I was 10), so I’ve lived with those songs on the debut for 44 years, and honestly I probably don’t need to hear them at this point. But it’s been probably 10 years since I’ve listened to the debut, and I gave it a spin last week. Maybe it’s a case of absence makes the heart grow fonder, but I was, maybe not amazed, but surprised how good it still sounds. Songs like Strutter, Firehouse, Deuce, and my favourite, Black Diamond, still sound as fiery and powerful as they ever did. Im sure haters will hate tho. Have a great weekend 👍
Their debut album is full of their classics. I still enjoy listening to my Kiss albums. ♥️ They are a fun band and so nostalgic. Thank you and have a great week!
Great collection of records. Especially the promo of the Buckingham Nicks album. I do have an interesting copy of that record that is a rare Canadian repress gatefold from Quality Records with a misprint. Stevie is shown as Stevi on the labels and liner notes inside the gatefold. I do enjoy your videos and the records you show.
A completely different genre. I found a sealed first pressing of the self titled A Flock of Seagulls for only $8. It was so neat to be the first to open such a classic. It's actually a great album of 80s synth pop.
I recently found a copy of that record too. Not sealed but in great condition. It sounds terrific but I was a little disappointed that the long intro wasn't on the album. Otherwise, it's awesome! Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy aw, you know about the long intro issue! I didn't know the synth stuff was to your liking. The recent RSD release has it. I have the CD version that the RSD cut is based on. It is really the better buy since it contains more tracks.
@@bgroovin1343 And they have done the same thing for the new Midge Ure clear vinyl... they call it his greatest hits spanning his solo work. But many tracks on the CD version are not included. Just make it a double vinyl. Disappointing.
Nice video!! I have a couple of first pressings!! I have a Fleetwood Mac Rumours promo which is cool and I also have a Miles Davis kinda of blue mono Canada first press misprint where the songs on side b are flipped and printed wrong!!
EmmyLou with GP was so I became an EmmyLou fan because of those albums. For years I thought Nazareth created Love Hurts. Me and Jim Gleason did a podcast on OGvs reissue a few months ago and we got into a nice discussion on test d quality of a used record. Generally you really have to pay up to get a super clean OG. Enjoyed the sry n the Ohio Express lol. Understand your thoughts
I like the Nazareth version of Love Hurts but it doesn't touch the Parsons/Harris version in my opinion. Originals are getting pretty expensive these days. I'm glad I was able to get most of these records before the prices really took off. Thank you and take care.
I own some first pressings since I was the one that bought them new in the 70s and 80s. If I had a time machine and a sizable pile of cash, I'd probably go and buy up every record I've bought used, but as new, sealed originals. A recent score was finding a sealed Synchronicity on the KC-600 audiophile vinyl (as A&M released their popular first pressings on), and have a couple of Joe Jackson titles on KC-600 that I found used but very clean. For Synchronicity, I had already owned a release-day pressing but stupidly traded or sold it off when CDs were promised to have "perfect sound forever." 😐 The only notable one I can think of is a used Moving Pictures I bought from someone I knew online, and he properly described it as having a few clicks and ticks throughout. (It's the Ludwig cut, so it's sought after.) It indeed had those, but I didn't play it much. But I pulled it out recently and gave it a spin, as I added a SweetVinyl SugarCube to the system a couple of years ago and it's nice to hear it clear all the way through. My biggest peeves are groove burn (wear)--so many used records I've bought in the past 15 or so years have had unacceptable wear, and my reject pile has several dozen records I need to get rid of. The other is off-center pressings. Those are like fingernails on a blackboard to me.
I agree. We take a little gamble every time we buy a used record. That Synchronicity record is really nice. Almost everyone let go of their records when CDs came out. Don't beat yourself up over that. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda. I get the appeal of a 1st pressing. Im still at the point id rather listed to a new copy without clicks and pops. I appreciate your videos!!
I understand. I personally wouldn't buy first pressings with any scratches or signs of wear. That makes finding good first pressings hard to come by. I definitely understand the appeal of reissues. Thank you and take care.
Hey my friend really good video. B it was nice hearing you speak of Gram Parsons you're right his work with any low was wonderful. Have you ever seen the movie with Johnny Knoxville about about the people who stoled Gram Parsons body after he had passed? If you showed some really good ✌️🎸
I have several old first pressing that I bought new back in the day. The Buckingham-Nicks album is one of them. What I really loved back in the day, was that the old cut-out bins used to have a lot of LPs that sold for a dollar like The Beach Boys one you showed.
Regarding Pet Sounds, it was only issued in mono (in both the original release in 1966, the reissue in 1972 when it was coupled with Carl & The Passions - So Tough, as a double album), and the original CD release. Only when there was a Pet Sounds CD box set in the 1990s did a stereo mix first appear. Subsequently, this stereo mix has been pressed on vinyl in very recent years. Since there was no original stereo master tape, unless I’m mistaken, all stereo vinyl pressings are made from a digital file.
That's probably true. I have the Analog Productions stereo version and it's great. The mono versions are pretty nice too. Great album. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
I attend Billy’s auctions every Monday he has them! As a matter of fact when he showed that Bowie I expected you to buy it lol! Glad you are enjoying it! I agree nice clean first pressings are so nice to find and have!! Maybe I’ll see you on another Facebook show soon!
Just picked up a first press of Diamond Dogs (Dynaflex) in VG+ for $5 at a flea market, my find of the week, even has "Susie & Dave '74" written inside the gatefold which I got a big kick out of
I’m really glad you made this video. This was a question I’d been wanting ask, would you rather have an original pressing over a modern reissue? For me, in some cases, the original press is way more than I want to spend, so the newer reissue is fine. As you pointed out finding an original in great shape can be quite difficult. I don’t think most people took super great care of their records back then. Growing up my mom had one of those big stereo consoles (which I’d give anything to have now) and it had the stacking feature. Those records dropping down on top of each other did them no favors! Then you had that point in the late 90’s when “vinyl was dead” and people were either throwing their albums out completely or just putting away in the attic or cellar. All of this makes finding those first pressings that much more difficult.
My mom had that same kind of console and we stacked our records too. Lol. We no longer have any of moms records and I doubt they would be playable anyway. Lol. I agree that people didn't take great care of their records back then. My collection is a mix of first and early pressings and great reissues. Thank you and take care.
Love original pressings from 60’s, 70’s and 80’s but as we know, costs are skyrocketing. I’m wondering if the smarter buy is the follow up or early repress. Much cheaper and the sound quality still right ‘up there’ in most instances.
I have done that in many cases. A couple of the other Bowie albums that I have are early represses. They still sound extremely good and were priced very reasonably. Thank you and take care.
Yes, nothing as cool as finding a first pressing and getting blown away by how good it sounds. I listened to the first Black Sabbath album again yesterday, it was such a joy, especially on my Sansui 7070. Great video Melinda!
blue cool very hard to find local hard to believe reading article geezer mojo they recorded it in just 12 hours sraight after changing from earth to sabbath geezer explains we had nothing to lose because wed all been told wed never amount to anything
I love that album but I definitely need an upgrade. The sound quality of my copy isn't the greatest. I would love a great sounding reissue to come around again. Thank you and take care.
yeh my previous copy sounded pretty bad geezer also says about the first record we were done with peace and love and all the hippy stuff wanted to get into a heavier sound cream.kinks zep and heavy german band forget name and king crimsom one local brummie club owner trumpeter believed they had potential and got them.the deal for a fast recording session on off beat vertigo chances were next to nothing but fans loved it critics hated but we had our foot in the door all that mattered geezer says
Can't wait to hear about the new additions to your stereo system Melinda...speaking from a personal experience, it's such a joy when I've added a new apparatus or even made a small change to my system that brings me closer to the music...to me, that's what it's all about...feeling the music and the emotions behind it!!
Great topic! Funny enough I recently brought up this very topic in a video vinyl shootout about how many originals sound great, but… they’ve often been well loved (played). Worse yet, many pass visual muster but playing them uncovers the truth. Thinking of getting a SoundBurger portable to play test records in stores that don’t have a play station set up (no, not the Video Game)!
That's a great idea. How many times do we get burned from records that look good in the store but sound terrible on the turntable? 🤔 Some groove damage is hard to see. Thank you and again, congratulations!
Great show and great album selections.About the band Blue Cheer for many hard rock fans, Blue Cheer invented heavy metal a band hated by the critics at their time in 1968.
I should also mention, sealed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pressings sell for less than originals in good shape. Actually, any vinyl pressed before 1990 is worth checking out for those who want a pure analogue experience, unsullied by digital. Melinda, thanks for the video!
I agree that they are great and very affordable. Some of my Bowie records are early but not first pressings and I find that they sound great and are not that expensive. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Another great video. So good to see some of your 1st pressings. I don't know whether anything else in my collection is a 1st pressing, I mainly collect just to listen, but I suspected my copy of The Wall was as I bought it when it 1st came out here in the UK. I've just done a bit of research and it seems to tick all the boxes for a 1st press. A guy called Graham Gouldman wrote a few Yardbirds songs, For Your Love probably being the best known, before he went on to be in 1 of my favourite bands of the 70s 10cc. Apologies if you already know this but I'm not sure how well known 10cc are in the US. Looking forward to seeing your new hi-fi equipment, it's such a buzz hearing your music again through new equipment isn't it.
Some wonderful first pressings. Every time you show the Etta James album, I get a little green with envy. I have several different copies of it, but the best sounding one I have is the reissue done by Jackpot Records and it was cut by Kevin Gray. I was under the impression also that the masters for At Last were lost in the BMG/Universal fire. Nice find on The Dixie Cups, an OG is hard to find in minty fresh condition. I believe Chapel of Love was the first release for the Red Bird label. Great album. Awesome video. Take care
The original At Last is very good but I bet the Kevin Gray cut is really good if not a little better. I have heard that the master tapes were destroyed as well. Very sad. I love that Red Bird label and Chapel of Love is such a sweet song. Thank you and take care.
Wow I love that Yardbirds "Little Games" LP with Jimmy Page in fine form after being a session guitarist since 1963 with Pye Records and then Immediate Records as Producer when Andrew Loog Oldham hired him in 1965 - so many great tracks on that LP and I must confess I bought the 2-Disc CD Box Set for this album with great bonus tracks - most of my OG's are by Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Kate Bush & Genesis - sadly my Beatles OGs sound horrible from wear and tear but my brother got me the UK Box Set in Mint condition so I can Beatle every day - great video Melinda your weekly entertainment is informative and priceless❤
I have heard that the UK box set sounds wonderful. That was a great choice! It's cool that you have so many great first pressings, especially of Pink Floyd. ♥️ Little Games is a great album and I can truly hear the genesis of the Led Zeppelin sound in some of those tracks. Thank you and take care.
I’m so glad that I threw most of my collection of records out. I loved them but I didn’t take good care of my vinyl. It’s terrible to think someone could buy one of my scratched records at an antique store or something.
Oh the lure of the first pressings! Now that I’ve been collecting for a while now, I’m starting to expand into the first pressings. Just the last few weeks I was able to grab some awesome buys on auction for 1st US Monarch Monos for Beatles and Rolling Stones. Just incredible sounding! Next stop, UK first pressings!!
Clean first pressings are hard to resist. If you are a big Beatles fan and have the opportunity to buy a first UK pressing - do it. They sound great. Thank you and take care.
I have the same station album with the tan label the rect. I kept was 9/76 . I seem to remember a hype sticker that I don’t have now. I think it said Golden Years. I have Ohio X on a best of Buddha lp.comp.❤
These are definitely cool records! Even though overall I don’t think it’s the best Yardbirds album, that is extremely cool that you have an original promo copy. That’s a great find. And I agree how you can hear the beginnings of Led Zeppelin. Another awesome one MM! You never disappoint. Enjoy this beautiful weather!
Thank you for the kind words and I apologize for the delayed response. We have been visiting our daughter and the weather has been absolutely wonderful. It's definitely not the best Yardbirds album but they are all pretty good and hearing the Les Zeppelin sound is very cool. Thank you and take care.
Where in the world did that yardbirds come from Melinda!!!??? NEVER, NEVER have I ever seen nor heard of it until now on your channel and I've been buying and collecting since 1968!!! I MUSTsearch that one out as they're of my all time favorites...and... congratulations on such a fine collection of iconic musical gems.
I found an original Donovan Sunshine Superman in VG+ condition. I am happy to find this. l like the original too if they are not too expensive. Good topic. 😊
The Dixie Cups Chapel of Love is a classic and includes songs by the great New Orleans songwriter and guitarist Earl King. The tune "Iko Iko", based on traditional Mardi Gras Indian chants, has been covered many times and is still a favorite at carnival tine.
First of all another Awesome video Thank You. I baught my first first pressing sealed the other day and I opened it and am enjoying it. The Wailers " Tall Cool One "
Hello Melinda! Could not agree with you more on hunting down first pressings and the satisfaction on finding a really nice copy of whatever album. Great video as always. I am still looking for a really nice copy of Buckingham Nicks. My copy is a little beat up.
My first copy was a little bit rough and then I lucked into a better copy. I'm very surprised this hasn't had a reissue. 🤔 You'll find an upgrade copy. Thank you and take care.
First pressings from the country where the band recorded are usually really really good. As you might expect, I have a number of them. I have a really nice promo copy of Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti album; it sounds really good. There are too many to go into here. My favorite first pressing of all time is the first UK pressing of Black Sabbath's Paranoid album. Whenever I play that album, I'm always taken aback at how excellent the album sounds. Except for Direct-to-Disc (D2D) pressed records, I can't think of any other record that sounds this great. 😻😻😻 Good to hear that you plan to pass down your record collection to your daughter when it's time for you to go to that "great gig in the sky". I have the identical plan as you, except it's my son. We've already talked about it, and he said that he'd like to have my collection. ❤
Hello! 😀 The Black Sabbath album you are talking about must sound off the charts incredible. I have a German first pressing that sounds terrific but I have been told that the UK version is even better. ♥️🤗 I'm sure you have a top notch collection and it's wonderful that your son wants to inherit it. Our daughter has told me she definitely wants my jazz records and will pick the best of some of the other records in my collection. It's good to know that our kids will enjoy the records we leave behind. Thank you and have a terrific day.
With the RCA Victor U.S. record pressings, they made it even easier to identify when a record might have been pressed, looking at the "deadwax", at the end of the matrix number will be which stamper was used. The stamper numbers may be different on each side, but if you have a record with -1S on each side, you definitely have a first pressing from one of RCA's pressing plants. Each of RCA's different plants would have their own -1S stampers. I have a mint stereo copy of The Dixie Cups' "Chapel Of Love" LP plus the promo 45 of their hit song from that album. It sounds awesome in true stereo compared to the mono 45 version. The story, I believe, about the Ohio Express is that Neil Bogart put a studio band together while he was at the waning days of the Cameo-Parkway label. When he left that label, his next stop was the Buddah record label and he took the Ohio Express name with him. At that point, he actually established a real Ohio Express group. Neil and KKK productions made Buddah the bubblegum record label it became. While still at Cameo-Parkway, Neil introduced The Kinks to the U.S. Always on the move, Neil created the Casablanca record label and probably created disco. I believe that the Casablanca name was related to Humphrey Bogart. Although Neil shared the same surname, Neil assumed it and was no relation. Humphrey probably turned over in his grave, being a man's man only interest in the ladies where Neil was only interested in other men. With "Promo" copies, sometimes you have to watch out. Record companies will issue a promo, and it might well be a first pressing, but it might not have caught on right away or for some reason was banned from broadcast radio. Later, it might have gained some interest, so record companies issued another promo. For some records of which their popularity exploded in an upswing, they continue to press promos. In this case, the CBS Group would print "Reservice" on the labels. Some record labels wanted to really promote a record so one of the ways to pressed the 45's on color vinyl, to make them stand out. In other ways, they would often send out many promo copies of the same record. When MCA wanted to promote Olivia Newton-John in a big way, with her hit, "Have You Never Been Mellow", they sent out tons of promo 45's. One local radio station I know of, which used the "Boss Radio" format, received 100 copies of this 45. Many record companies sent mono promo LP's to the AM radio stations, as none were broadcasting in stereo at that time and FM stereo was in it's infancy. Some were specially mastered copies for mono. Some had run them through an "auto-level" unit so that radio stations didn't have to keep changing the audio levels. Radio stations which I knew of and was at ran everything through another "auto-level" unit or "peak meter". Having multiple copies of records allowed the radio stations to select the best sounding copies, with the lowest number of ticks and pops. AM radio, being mono, many of the distractive sounds were covered up, just because of mono's nature. For the same reason mono is used by the record companies to cover up the anomalies. A stereo recording is very revealing. OK. Back to mono radio station promo copies. Sometimes, with a little tweaking for radio, they might be different than the copies that a consumer would buy off the shelf. In cases of after mono LP copies were no longer sold, the record companies might just fold-down the stereo versions to create the mono promo versions. Atlantic records was famous for this, while creating exclusive mono mixes on it's 45's. Another Atlantic common practice was to also create separate bands of recordings which would not go into the next track, but would stop. This was true of the LP's which on a regular copy, one track would segue into the next. We had a copy of Yes' "Tales From Topographic Oceans", which was not only banded but mono. It's funny that Discogs doesn't list it, but I had the actual copy in my hands and played it. Oh, your $1. record was an overstock or cut-out. Most of these had some sort of modification to the covers. This was a way for them to dispose of the unpopular mono copies. The $4.98 price would have been for the stereo version, originally. Mono copies usually retailed for $3.98. Sometimes I didn't have enough money to buy a stereo copy, so I would buy the cheaper mono copy instead. The mono cut-outs were a literal goldmine to get popular records for bargain prices. Sorry for writing another novel, but we all like to learn new things.
Very fascinating. You really know a lot about promotional copies. Everything you said makes sense. Colored vinyl in those days would have stood out. It is also intriguing how some artists like Olivia got heavy promotion and sadly others didn't. I'm too young to remember the mono copy prices but I have heard other people discuss how mono records were cheaper than stereo. Thank you and take care.
I love that The Yardbirds Little Games LP! I've been looking for a copy on vinyl myself of that one for some time. And it's cool too that it's a promo! I've got the CD of it from the 1990s but hopefully one day I'll be able to get the vinyl original 👍 I just got, about a week ago, something I've had in my Discogs Wantlist for a while. I've just been waiting for the right condition on the record and the right price and it finally happened. It's a white label promo of REO Speedwagon Live Again. This was the band in 1978 at the Record Plant in Sausalito, California in the recording studio doing a live show to a small crowd. I know Journey did one of these in 1978 also at the same place but every copy I've ever heard, no telling how many generations old they might be, were recorded off of FM radio and didn't sound very good unfortunately. But this REO Speedwagon LP is flawless! Of course it has the demonstration... Not for sale stuff on the label as well as the stamp saying it's a promo on the back cover. And all of that is cool but it is one of the most mint copies of an LP I've ever gotten second hand. There is nothing wrong with it and their performance is incredible. I've never even seen an album for the Journey Record Plant performance. I'm pretty sure there's one out there since they went to radio stations to play on the air. These were never sent out to stores to sell as far as I know. But I'm so happy with this REO Speedwagon album and I'm really glad I saw it and got it when I did. It may be me but I think that these original releases were made better. They seem to stay in pretty good shape through the years unlike a lot of releases nowadays. I don't know if the process was different pressing albums back in the late '60s and 1970s and even 1980s? But they sound different and many times with less flaws or pops and clicks. There are some incredible sounding records coming out nowadays but a lot of them don't seem to have the longevity of staying noise free even when perfect care is taken of them. And I'm just not sure why? Thanks for another great and enjoyable video Melinda. And congratulations on some cool and memorable finds! Brian in Fort Worth 🎶
It will be interesting to see (and hear) if these new releases will stand the test of time. So far, my records are holding up but the old records from the 50's and 60's were much more sturdy. Thank you and take care.
My brother and I visited my parents house last weekend and there is a jukebox in the basement with tons of 45s in there. The stylus has certainly not been changed in over 40 years, can you imagine? Pops were part of the joy. But yes in our regular collection the pops are ok if minimal. I always thought they could be cleaned out? Maybe not. Thank you!
Some pops are from dirt and dust and some are from mishandling and/or a cheap stylus (called needles back in the day). 😀 I have a jukebox and one of the first things we did was replace the stylus. The one that was on their way really old and had seen better days. Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda! I'll bet the "Red Bird" records in your moms collection were "the Shangri-las" or The Jelly Beans" . I am 61 years old and I always have been fascinated with record labels and, "Red Bird was one of my faves. In fact, I have several 45s on that label I bought without even knowing what they were simply because they were on Red Bird.
Yes! We used to play mom's 45 of Leader of the Pack. I think that was the Red Bird label. ♥️ Thank you for mentioning that. I should have looked it up. That song was so dramatic to listen to as a kid. 😳 Thank you and take care.
Hello Yes I agree with you. David Bowie was great in many ways. I think Hunky Dory is his masterpiece but how do I know if I own first pressing? Take care again.....
I have a Discogs account. I enter my entire collection in my Discogs account. I use their app when I'm at record stores and when I enter the matrix numbers and information off of the deadwax, I can determine what exact pressing I have. Thank you and take care.
Thanks, Melinda! You have such a beautiful smile, only need to consider this! You, however, mention: Ohio Express. Before this group went to Buddah, as on the album you have, they had one hit single on one of the Cameo / Parkway labels, "Beg, Borrow and Steal." This is, `good, Bubblegum,' typical of this period, and is as good, perhaps a little better, than the song on your album. As you may be aware, Cameo / Parkway was very successful, for a time, with artists such as Chubby Checker, "The Twist," Bobby Rydell, Dee Dee Sharp, The Orlons, & so on. You show an Etta James LP from about this period, I'm glad that you like this! After Cameo / Parkway began to slow down, around the mid ~ `60's, Ohio Express obviously went to Buddah, which was really big on Bubblegum! The pictures remind me of some of the old, `Silent Era,' films, highly visual of course, as there was no soundtrack, where a, `bad guy,' a tall man dressed in all black, with a large black overcoat, large black Top Hat & large mustache, kidnaps a, `damsel in distress,' and the, `Good Guy,' must vigorously chase after them, to rescue her! Which he always does, including perils, many dangerous situations, some instigated by the Bad Guy. Perhaps you'll recall the, "Dudley Do~Right," cartoons, which were influenced by William S. Hart silents. "Beg, Borrow and Steal," if you must! Is available in, the, "Cameo ~ Parkway, 4 ~ CD Box Collection ~" 😁💃
Thank you for the information. I agree that the picture is reminiscent of those silent pictures from long ago. As a child, I found the picture a little disturbing but seeing it again as an adult was nostalgic. I do remember the song Beg, Borrow & Steal. Thank you and take care.
Most copies of The Yardbirds' "Little Games" LP that are labeled and packaged as mono actually play in stereo. You can identify these copies by the matrix number on the right side of the record label which begins with the letters XSB. True mono copies have a matrix number on the label that begins with the letters XEM and are much rarer than those that play in stereo.
I also have record's that's "crackly" sounding, but the audio is sooo three dimensional and wrap around goodness it makes me not mind it much! To a point!😊
I got a few words there's nothing wrong with first pressings they are treasures for a lifetime that's a collector's passion great video and take care always love for music always and forever
I picked up a first pressing of that Blue Cheer Album at a Thrift store , of all places , for $1 . Even tho I had never heard of them I figured for $1 I gotta check it out.Great record 👍🏻
For a buck it was certainly worth buying. I picked up a copy probably upwards of 35 to 40 years ago at a used record store. I think I paid maybe $5 for it. It's in NM condition: perfect cover, perfect vinyl. Played it once just to satisfy my curiosity. Now it seems it has street cred as the first Heavy Metal; Good for them, good for me.
First pressings can be awesome! Back then there weren’t vacuum cleaners or degritters to use. Discwasher and allsop cleaners were the standard. Stylus’s and turntables weren’t that great either. Most people just played records not even thinking about wiping the record or cleaning the stylus. I’m one of those back in my childhood lol Great video Melinda! Always a pleasure! 🤗😁
I agree. I can't recall seeing my mom cleaning records ever. We stacked our records up on the stereo console and she let me and my sister handle the records all of the time. Lol. Even if I still had her records, I'm not sure they would be playable. Lol. Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda, on one record (Ohio Express - Mercy) you said that “it’s still in shrink, which is really cool”. I’ve never really understood the fascination of leaving a record in the shrink wrap. Could you explain more about this? Does the shrink make it more valuable? I prefer to remove the shrink, and of course on an album with a gatefold cover you have to remove the shrink to enjoy the great artwork inside. Enjoyed your video, as always!
I say the shrink wrap is cool because most people didn't put their records in outer sleeves back then. The shrink wrap in some ways protected the record from dirt and wear and kept it looking nice. I'm not sure that having a record in the shrink makes it worth more unless it's sealed but many people use it as a selling point because of the reasons I already mentioned. Also shrink wrap can contain a hype sticker and a lot of people find hype stickers desirable. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Thanks for your reply. I agree with everything you said, and I see now why someone would like the shrink still on. I have some recent purchases that I left the shrink on because I felt I’m supposed to! 😄
I believe the intact shrink wrap greatly reduces the wear and tear that inevitably happens to record covers that get handled over the years; especially to black or foil-wrapped ones (Quicksilver Messenger Service's first for the former, Steppenwolf's first for the latter as examples come to mind; They can look pretty beat up after many years). Also: I had always assumed that the Jethro Tull "Stand UP" LP was produced with the pop-ups for many years; Not the case? Glad I got mine when it first came out--a real classic! Now, can you believe that JT is NOT in the R&R Hall of Fame?! Also Boz Scaggs! I sure can't. Oh, but the Go Go's, LL Cool J, Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G., N.W.A....? Welcome aboard--You've got "talent" galore! @@MelindaMurphy
I mean this in the most respectful way. Love your videos, the way your passionate, deep knowledge, album history, condition (pops & clicks, worn grooves), album sleeves, cover condition, back story, expressive descriptions.... I feel like I am looking in a mirror and seeing you instead of me. 😉
I always look to find a first pressing if possible. I have quite a few but one that stands out is Capitol's Meet The Beatles. I have 3 copies, but the first pressing is in terrible shape. The reason I think it is cool because it is more of a historical piece. It has evidence of Beatlemania all over it....the girl who owned it has her name plastered all over it, including both labels as well as love messages to Paul and it has been played to death. I wouldn't dream of trying to play it now but it is a genuine piece of Beatlemania! I had thought about tossing it but now I think I might hang it up on the wall instead. A really nice first press I have is a US version of Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced? Jimi is one of my favorite artists so that is very nice to have. Great video and take care!
The first pressing of Are You Experienced? is very cool. I love the way that album cover ages. ♥️ I agree that The Beatles album is special. Just imagine how exciting it must have been to be a first generation Beatles fan like that. Wonderful. Thank you and take care.
I have an original UK pressing of Ziggy Stardust. I've done side by side listening with high res streaming. Digital sounds great. The vinyl is spine tingling. So real and lifelike. I get lost in the sound, which never happens with digital. The occasional click and pop is a small price to pay.
Nice picks, Melinda. I was just thinking to myself recently that Buckingham Nicks is one of the best sounding things I have. About Claudia, she was a huge movie star, bigger than Dylan at the time, so it makes sense that he would need a license. Looking forward r new gear video, I can totally see what you mean. Keep the good work and most important, vibe!
It's interesting now that we look back. Dylan ended up being the bigger star and some people will only know her for her place in Bob Dylan history. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Picked up a promo copy of Buckingham Nicks in 1977 in the used section of local record shop. Cover in nice shape but vinyl was rough. A couple months later found a sealed copy in cut out bins for $1. Label was exactly the same on both album copies. So I kept the promo jacket and new vinyl from cut out. Gave roughly played vinyl and cut out cover to a friend. Still have the album in nice shape. Hardly ever played it. 🙂
A wonderful video as usual. What I remember most about first pressings is the wonderful different labels that they had and how they all just seem so pretty. The The thing I regret the most is during the mid to late '70s with the oil crisis. The recycled vinyl albums sounded horrible then you didn't want the first pressings. I myself have accumulated quite a few first presents. They just seem to sound better and hold up better than the newer versions not always but usually.
Nice collection Melinda. For me, I go after "original pressings" (with the occasional lucky "first pressings) because while there may be a "cool factor" to them I'm not really aware of or concerned with, for me it is more about hearing the LP as it was done originally. "FYI: "First Pressings" and "Original Pressings" are not the same thing technically. 99% of "Promo copies" in any form are usually "First Pressings" even if the label is standard and not white or some other specialty. "Original Pressings" are almost never "First Pressings" because they are the first bulk issues distributed. It could be a run of 1000, 10,000 or even 100,000. Also, some early "reissues" are technically considered "original pressings" such as when they did not press enough in the first bulk distribution batch to meet demand. What would happen is a second order would be pressed within the same year or within approximately a 6 month time frame. That is why sometimes an LP with a release date of say 1971 for example and a release date of 1972 for the same LP are both considered "original pressings". If one happens to pick up the first pressing from the batch, then that would also technically be a "first pressing", but I have never heard of anyone in the consuming public getting that because 99% of the time those first few pressings released as bulk distributions usually go in the mail to friends and family. (I have direct experience of that in regards to The Mamas and The Papas first two albums. My parents and grandparents and first aunt and uncle all mysteriously received those in the mail. Turns out later that I learn that Mama Cass is somehow a distant relation of sorts and I'm told that I met her when I was around 2 years old or so. Too bad there are no pictures, but it was a family function). Interesting that you have an "Original" pressing of a Beach Boys LP (Pet Sounds). My dad's sister was going steady with Mike Love at the time of that LP. They went together for around 2 years before splitting. This also I recently learned, goes someplace to explain the Mama Cass connection. I have a few "first pressings" myself. I have far more "original pressings" though. Most of the music I listen to is older and the occasional click and tick don't bother me much because with the exception of classical music there is so much going on that your brain kind of tunes them out. That said though here is some info about that noise you hear on records: Most of the noise you hear on records that appear to be very clean and such is NOT damage, but dirt. Yes, one can get a hold of a record with groove damage one can't see, but it is not as common as you may think. Also that damage can occur from poor equipment, poor handling and even during pressing and shipping. (If that plate is near end of life and not taken off line in time there can be groove damage in pressing). Why do you sometimes hear noise with even new pressings? Answer: "Release agent" used in the pressing. No, they are not spraying "Pam" on the pressing plates, the "release agent" is in the formulation and some of it comes to the surface of the record when it is pressed. No amount of "Groove Washer" will get it off. Even my "goto" AIVS chemicals don't always get it off completely or at all. The only way to get it off for sure is with ultrasonic cleaning. Personally, I can except a little bit of clicks and ticks on my records, except for classical music. For me, that has to be dead silent only because of the subtle and very low gain passages in sections of pieces. Due to my crazy skills I learned though, most of my records of any genre, I don't hear any noise except at the lead in section perhaps. I even have some records that are as quiet as CDs somehow. (I call that level "luck").
Very cool information about the pops and clicks. I clean them and try to find scratch free pressings but that's all I can do. A few clicks and pops reminds me that I'm listening to a record that most likely has been around for a very long time. I honestly don't mind a few pops here and there. I'm with you on classical music. They have to be very quiet. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@@MelindaMurphy Finding "scratch-free" pressings is not as hard as finding quiet pressings, but it is still very difficult. I have tons of scratch-free pressings to the naked eye and that is the best you can hope for. If your table is set up properly and everything and the scratches are either not visible to the eye or are "surface level" you should not hear them at all, not even a click. It is the deeper scratches that you will likely hear or worse and of course you would not buy such a record anyway except if you are buying on-line of course.
I have some first pressings as well, including Led Zeppelin II, as you have; also Zep III, Santana's "Abraxas," Huey Lewis and the News' "Sports," Heart's "Dreamboat Annie," and too many others to mention. None of my Beatles stuff, other than the "Love Songs" and "Red Album" anthologies, plus "Abbey Road," is a first pressing. You're bound to have more than I do, if only because you're a more avid collector than I and have more records. I am at home recovering from arm surgery and so have at least 4 more weeks before going back to work is a serious idea, so perhaps I can rev up the turntable and play some LPs, relive some memories, despite the challenge of the cast I'm wearing. You've put me in the mood a bit!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I do hope you are able to slow life down a little bit and enjoy your turntable while recovering. You named some great albums. Thank you and take care.
I think we all owe the cassette recorder a debt of gratitude for the 1st presses that we still find today in great condition.
That's probably true. Excellent point! 🤗♥️
I'm Days Late And Several Dollars Short Watching This...😀😀But Here We Are...
Have quite a few first pressings just because I'm old enough to have bought them at the time they were released. Glad never got rid of them. Nice video.
It's so cool that you hung on to your records for this long. So many people let theirs go and regret it now. ♥️🤗 Good for you. Thank you and I apologize for the delayed response. Take care.
Since My Father Purchased All His Records From The 1950s To The Early 1980s...They'd Be Of Course First Pressings...And So Are The Ones I Had From 1974 To 1982...My Mother Likes Say Say Say By Paul McCartney~From The Pipes Of Peace LP...So I Purchased A Copy Of Pipes Of Peace For Her For Christmas Of 1983...
That was so nice of you. I liked that song too. Thank you and take care.
This video was full of nostalgia for me. I think I was in grade 9 when I listened to the Dixie Cups on the radio. Difficult not to sing along to the lyrics decades after. I bought Blonde On Blonde when it first came out and I've never experienced an album that took over my soul like that one did. I thrill over the poetry of the lyrics, magic for me. And Gram Parson around 73 was for me the feel of those university days. In the 90's I dug deeper after playing the Byrds box set and got totally obsessed with his personality. Thanks for this raising of my spirits with these fond remembrances.
I agree that Blonde on Blonde is an incredible record. His song writing was like no other. ♥️
I wish we still had sweet songs playing on the radio like Chapel of Love. Things have sadly changed.
I have seen a documentary about Gram Parsons on UA-cam and it was fascinating. He lives a short life but left a huge impact. Thank you and take care. ♥️😀
I love Gram Parsons too and I have both of those records that I bought back in the early 80’s. And I still listen to them all of the time.❤
I enjoy them as well. Emmylou and Gram were great together. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Some old LP's, and singles, had a, `deeper groove,' which helped to resist ticks & pops, bad sound from scraping, handling. Eventually, many, `modern LP's,' had: Variable ~ Groove & Depth spacing, on a record with dynamic range, where the lathe making the first, `lacquer disc,' provides thinner, lighter, closer ~ together grooves when there isn't much sound. If you hold a disc like this, at a bit of an angle in the light, you may be able to see this. Classical records, in particular, are likely to have this, in order to provide more time on each side. This is another reason why records shouldn't be touched by one's fingertips, should be handled carefully!
Hello, Melinda: You are very fortunate to have all these original editions. The cool factor overrides all others, and you are the coolest.
I am very happy to have two first editions of “Buckingham Nicks,” and no, neither is for sale. That would not be cool.
Awww! Thank you so much! I wouldn't sell my Buckingham Nicks album either. 😀
A dull overcast day in Ontario Canada then Melinda comes on with a new video, you are a ray on sunshine.
Awww! Very sweet! Thank you!
I had dinner with Martin Barre twice at Lake Tahoe in the late 1990's . He spoke of Stand Up" and his love for the song" Into The Sun" !! He asked me ( 1998 ) What is the big deal with Richard Thompson, and why is he so popular ? Great conversation, and a very nice find, Melinda on your OG of "Village Green" ! Coincidentally.. I just spun it 30 min. ago ! Have a great day😊
Oh wow! What an amazing conversation. ♥️🤗 That would be so cool!
I do love this Kinks album. It's a classic. Thank you and take care.
YES INDEED... JETHRO TULL/Stand Up...A Vintage Classic Indeed...
I agree. It has the best gatefold ever. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Indeed A Marvelous Gatefold...
Station to Station has Bowie's cover of Wild is the Wind. Wow! I remember exactly the store and record I purchased with my mom. Music seemed to follow me along in my life. Always worthwhile. Thanks.
I agree, it's always been an important part of my life too. Bowie was great. Thank you and take care.
Hello from land o' lakes,wi...here!.... ....your kiss album is fire😮...they just played in Crandon, wi..last week !! can you belive it???wow
,,...watching you vids makes me look harder at albums in thrift stores,...so cool== my best album to date === Ozzy osbourne,bark at the moon.,,which it is signed by him,and have the note of authentication,,..over the moon to own it,,,,..I don't collect albums but when I saw it at my local pawn shop I immediately bought it and framed it!!!.......tnx,again for your info on these vids,,your a cool gal to get educated by,,,...pat....
Thank you for the kind words. 🤗♥️ Wow! What an amazing album. I would have framed that one too. 😍 Take care.
Well you have reminded me that yes being an older person in the UK I keep forgetting as a record collector from many years ago I have a lot of first pressings! Yes David Bowie on RCA records at the time first pressings bought when they came out!! A lot of British new wave and punk albums! A lot of Rock UFO, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest and many others! Alice Cooper who was popular here first!! Another great video!!
It's so cool that you still have your records from so many years ago. Good for you. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Speaking of the Yardbirds, I had the privilege of meeting their drummer, Jim McCarty, and they told me they got into the movie blow up because the who didn’t want to do the movie
Very cool! Thank you so much! Have a great week!
Great show. Nice memories of your dad , your a great son
Yes, thank you
Great collection of awesome records, first pressings are always very cool, that's one reason I support new bands like King Gizzard, and a few others, when they put a new record, I know I am getting a first pressing, sometimes limited edition, pristine with all the inserts posters etc. I'm hoping that 20yrs from now some kid will be looking for first pressings of King Gizzard and Beach House records lol! Thanks for sharing, have a great week.
That's a cool thought! I sure hope you're right. It would be great for vinyl to still be popular all of these years later. Thank you and take care.
Hey Melinda that's a nice selection of first pressings you have there. Glad to see you show "Station To Station", my favourite Bowie LP. Mine is also a US first press, which was unusual at the time for me, but I think i picked it up with the debut LP for Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow in an import record store one Thursday night with my best mate. I also have the US Polydor pressing of the Buckingham Nicks LP. I seem to recall finding that in a used discount bin. Love the records displayed in the background. The only one I'm missing is the Zombies "Odyssey & Oracle". I'm debating how i want to have it... LP or CD. Love your work as always Melinda. Take care sweetheart 😘
This Station To Station album is fantastic. ♥️ It sounds great and was the inspiration for this video. It's pretty cool that you can still remember that you bought those records on a Thursday. 😀
I'm a vinyl person so of course I would tell you to get the vinyl pressing of Odyssey and Oracle. The modern day pressings do not sound as good as the early pressings. If you ever come across a second pressing that has a different album cover, it sounds fantastic at a fraction of what an original costs. There is also the 30th anniversary copy on the Big Beat label. It's wonderful and again, not as expensive. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
First pressings are always fun to have, even some has odd misprints and mispressings.
I agree. The errors make them unique. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Thanx...I've Always Wondered~But Wasn't Sure If That's What David Bowie Was Saying...So It Was TVC 1 5...Splendid...
Yes. That's correct. Thank you. ♥️🤗
Another great video to really start my week! Thanks Melinda!
Thank you so much!
Excellent representation on why collecting originals and early all analog pressings are the way to go. Ty!
Thank you so much! Have a great day!
You’re going to love The Kinks Village Green disc. It is my favorite by them and it will grow on you big time. The Yardbirds disc is another great find which you already know the value of.
Thank you. They are both great records that I still can't believe I own. They are very special. Thank you and take care.
Being a major Bowie fan, I was happy to see you with Station To Station. I purchased all of his lp releases when they were originally released. This includes his releases on the Deram label, that he released prior to his success and recognition once on the RCA label. I enjoyed your video here today, and must say I would have been shocked, had you not displayed Odessey and Oracle by The Zombies! We know how you feel about that album! 🤭
I do love Odyssey and Oracle. I decided to display it because I have mentioned it often on my channel.
I am going to continue down this early Bowie path. The search has been fun and these older records even on Dynaflex sound great. Thank you and take care.
I enjoyed the video!!! Thanks for sharing your treasured Records. I have so many. I few original records from Jeannie C. Riley, Harper Valley PTA, The four album recording of Will The Circle Be Unbroken, A incredible Live Bluegrass Recording, a Record that Maureen McCormick/Chris Knight Recorded together from the Brady Bunch. A long list Melinda
Oh wow! That Brady Bunch record sounds so cool. 😀 Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda, great video
I love that you collect UK copies of Beatles albums. I have most of them in my collection.
I love the UK laminated sleeves as the Australian equivalents were produced without laminating and using very cheap cardboard.
I envy your copy of The Kinks “Village Green” I am still searching for a UK Pye.
I have just bought a copy of “Face to Face” which is on its way to me from England.
I love “Stand Up” by Jethro Tull and play it often, mine is on the UK Island label.
It sounds like you have some amazing records. Congrats on your latest purchase.
I hope you find your copy of Village Green soon. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Here is something I came across, Melinda >The original story concerning the Claudia Cardinale picture was that she objected to its inclusion without her permission, and her lawyers insisted that Columbia Records remove it. However, in "Bob Dylan par Jerry Schatzberg" edited by Luc Bellier and Olivier Lorquin (Galleries Luc Bellier & Dina Vierny, France, 2006), Jerry tells the story of the design change, refuting the long-held belief that it was done at Claudia's request: "For the inside cover of Blonde On Blonde, Dylan wanted a self-portrait of me that I had in my studio... He also wanted a photo of Claudia Cardinale that I had taken and that he saw in my studio to feature on the sleeve. After we'd done the first printing his agents - probably without informing her - refused to let her portrait to be used in that way. I supposed they didn't want her being used to promote someone else. Anyway, the photo disappeared from the later printings and I think the original cover is now a collector's item..." Claudia has since been reported as saying she never knew anything at the time about her photo being used for the sleeve!
Thank you for the information. It's funny that she had no idea that she was in the gatefold and all of that was going on. She was a very pretty lady. Take care.
Hi Melinda…nice to see Kiss represented again 😊.
It’s funny, I’ve been a fan since 1979 (I was 10), so I’ve lived with those songs on the debut for 44 years, and honestly I probably don’t need to hear them at this point. But it’s been probably 10 years since I’ve listened to the debut, and I gave it a spin last week. Maybe it’s a case of absence makes the heart grow fonder, but I was, maybe not amazed, but surprised how good it still sounds. Songs like Strutter, Firehouse, Deuce, and my favourite, Black Diamond, still sound as fiery and powerful as they ever did. Im sure haters will hate tho.
Have a great weekend 👍
Their debut album is full of their classics. I still enjoy listening to my Kiss albums. ♥️ They are a fun band and so nostalgic. Thank you and have a great week!
Wow - a BN promo? AMAZING! Way to plug Billy’s auctions - people are missing out! ✌🏻
Billy is one of my favorite people here in the VC and his auctions are great. I hope the move is going well. Take care.
Great collection of records. Especially the promo of the Buckingham Nicks album. I do have an interesting copy of that record that is a rare Canadian repress gatefold from Quality Records with a misprint. Stevie is shown as Stevi on the labels and liner notes inside the gatefold. I do enjoy your videos and the records you show.
That's a very cool version of that record to have. They aren't always easy to find. Thank you for the kind words. Take care.
A completely different genre. I found a sealed first pressing of the self titled A Flock of Seagulls for only $8. It was so neat to be the first to open such a classic. It's actually a great album of 80s synth pop.
I recently found a copy of that record too. Not sealed but in great condition. It sounds terrific but I was a little disappointed that the long intro wasn't on the album. Otherwise, it's awesome! Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy aw, you know about the long intro issue! I didn't know the synth stuff was to your liking. The recent RSD release has it. I have the CD version that the RSD cut is based on. It is really the better buy since it contains more tracks.
@@bgroovin1343 And they have done the same thing for the new Midge Ure clear vinyl... they call it his greatest hits spanning his solo work. But many tracks on the CD version are not included. Just make it a double vinyl. Disappointing.
Nice video!! I have a couple of first pressings!! I have a Fleetwood Mac Rumours promo which is cool and I also have a Miles Davis kinda of blue mono Canada first press misprint where the songs on side b are flipped and printed wrong!!
Oh wow! You have very cool promo copies. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
EmmyLou with GP was so I became an EmmyLou fan because of those albums. For years I thought Nazareth created Love Hurts. Me and Jim Gleason did a podcast on OGvs reissue a few months ago and we got into a nice discussion on test d quality of a used record. Generally you really have to pay up to get a super clean OG. Enjoyed the sry n the Ohio Express lol. Understand your thoughts
I like the Nazareth version of Love Hurts but it doesn't touch the Parsons/Harris version in my opinion. Originals are getting pretty expensive these days. I'm glad I was able to get most of these records before the prices really took off. Thank you and take care.
Hi melinda. Nice wall on your back😊, and BEAUTIFUL collection of 1st edition. THANKS 😊jethro tull " pop up" Excellent !
I agree. That Jethro Tull gatefold is so cool. 😀 Thank you and take care.
Love that Dixie Cups tune too. Dad playing the oldies on the radio.
It's a sweet song. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
I own some first pressings since I was the one that bought them new in the 70s and 80s. If I had a time machine and a sizable pile of cash, I'd probably go and buy up every record I've bought used, but as new, sealed originals. A recent score was finding a sealed Synchronicity on the KC-600 audiophile vinyl (as A&M released their popular first pressings on), and have a couple of Joe Jackson titles on KC-600 that I found used but very clean. For Synchronicity, I had already owned a release-day pressing but stupidly traded or sold it off when CDs were promised to have "perfect sound forever." 😐
The only notable one I can think of is a used Moving Pictures I bought from someone I knew online, and he properly described it as having a few clicks and ticks throughout. (It's the Ludwig cut, so it's sought after.) It indeed had those, but I didn't play it much. But I pulled it out recently and gave it a spin, as I added a SweetVinyl SugarCube to the system a couple of years ago and it's nice to hear it clear all the way through.
My biggest peeves are groove burn (wear)--so many used records I've bought in the past 15 or so years have had unacceptable wear, and my reject pile has several dozen records I need to get rid of. The other is off-center pressings. Those are like fingernails on a blackboard to me.
I agree. We take a little gamble every time we buy a used record. That Synchronicity record is really nice.
Almost everyone let go of their records when CDs came out. Don't beat yourself up over that. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda. I get the appeal of a 1st pressing. Im still at the point id rather listed to a new copy without clicks and pops. I appreciate your videos!!
I understand. I personally wouldn't buy first pressings with any scratches or signs of wear. That makes finding good first pressings hard to come by. I definitely understand the appeal of reissues. Thank you and take care.
Loved it ! Another great video! I love delta blues and would love an original Robert Johnson 78. Still dreaming…
I hope you find it. I see 78's where I live but I have no idea which ones are valuable and which ones aren't. Thank you and take care.
Hey my friend really good video. B it was nice hearing you speak of Gram Parsons you're right his work with any low was wonderful. Have you ever seen the movie with Johnny Knoxville about about the people who stoled Gram Parsons body after he had passed? If you showed some really good ✌️🎸
I will have to look that up. I have heard about that crazy story but would love to know more about the details. Thank you and take care.
I have several old first pressing that I bought new back in the day. The Buckingham-Nicks album is one of them. What I really loved back in the day, was that the old cut-out bins used to have a lot of LPs that sold for a dollar like The Beach Boys one you showed.
I'm sure those bargain bins were very nice and contained treasures we would all love to find today. Thank you and take care.
Regarding Pet Sounds, it was only issued in mono (in both the original release in 1966, the reissue in 1972 when it was coupled with Carl & The Passions - So Tough, as a double album), and the original CD release. Only when there was a Pet Sounds CD box set in the 1990s did a stereo mix first appear. Subsequently, this stereo mix has been pressed on vinyl in very recent years. Since there was no original stereo master tape, unless I’m mistaken, all stereo vinyl pressings are made from a digital file.
That's probably true. I have the Analog Productions stereo version and it's great. The mono versions are pretty nice too. Great album. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Picked up a VG+ Carl and The Passions, great mono mix of Pet Sounds
Great video as always Melinda! I saw Kiss's first album in the back! Love it! 🥰
Yes! It's a true original that I found this year. 🤗 No Kissin' Time on it. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Very cool it;s an original! Thank you, and you and family have a great day! 😀
I attend Billy’s auctions every Monday he has them! As a matter of fact when he showed that Bowie I expected you to buy it lol! Glad you are enjoying it! I agree nice clean first pressings are so nice to find and have!! Maybe I’ll see you on another Facebook show soon!
This Bowie record is wonderful. Billy is such a great guy and his record store is terrific. Thank you and take care.
Just picked up a first press of Diamond Dogs (Dynaflex) in VG+ for $5 at a flea market, my find of the week, even has "Susie & Dave '74" written inside the gatefold which I got a big kick out of
What a great deal. 😀 That's an unbelievable price. Good for you! Thank you and take care.
I’m really glad you made this video. This was a question I’d been wanting ask, would you rather have an original pressing over a modern reissue? For me, in some cases, the original press is way more than I want to spend, so the newer reissue is fine. As you pointed out finding an original in great shape can be quite difficult. I don’t think most people took super great care of their records back then. Growing up my mom had one of those big stereo consoles (which I’d give anything to have now) and it had the stacking feature. Those records dropping down on top of each other did them no favors! Then you had that point in the late 90’s when “vinyl was dead” and people were either throwing their albums out completely or just putting away in the attic or cellar. All of this makes finding those first pressings that much more difficult.
My mom had that same kind of console and we stacked our records too. Lol. We no longer have any of moms records and I doubt they would be playable anyway. Lol. I agree that people didn't take great care of their records back then. My collection is a mix of first and early pressings and great reissues. Thank you and take care.
I found an original mono Pet Sounds at a used book store in like 2005 for $9.98. I still think about that find sometimes. What luck!
Wow! That's amazing. I've had some cool finds like that too. It's a great feeling. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Love original pressings from 60’s, 70’s and 80’s but as we know, costs are skyrocketing. I’m wondering if the smarter buy is the follow up or early repress. Much cheaper and the sound quality still right ‘up there’ in most instances.
I have done that in many cases. A couple of the other Bowie albums that I have are early represses. They still sound extremely good and were priced very reasonably. Thank you and take care.
Yes, nothing as cool as finding a first pressing and getting blown away by how good it sounds. I listened to the first Black Sabbath album again yesterday, it was such a joy, especially on my Sansui 7070. Great video Melinda!
blue cool very hard to find local hard to believe reading article geezer mojo they recorded it in just 12 hours sraight after changing from earth to sabbath geezer explains we had nothing to lose because wed all been told wed never amount to anything
@@marktait2371 yes! Lots of magic in so little time!
I love that album but I definitely need an upgrade. The sound quality of my copy isn't the greatest. I would love a great sounding reissue to come around again. Thank you and take care.
yeh my previous copy sounded pretty bad geezer also says about the first record we were done with peace and love and all the hippy stuff wanted to get into a heavier sound cream.kinks zep and heavy german band forget name and king crimsom one local brummie club owner trumpeter believed they had potential and got them.the deal for a fast recording session on off beat vertigo chances were next to nothing but fans loved it critics hated but we had our foot in the door all that mattered geezer says
Can't wait to hear about the new additions to your stereo system Melinda...speaking from a personal experience, it's such a joy when I've added a new apparatus or even made a small change to my system that brings me closer to the music...to me, that's what it's all about...feeling the music and the emotions behind it!!
Great topic! Funny enough I recently brought up this very topic in a video vinyl shootout about how many originals sound great, but… they’ve often been well loved (played). Worse yet, many pass visual muster but playing them uncovers the truth. Thinking of getting a SoundBurger portable to play test records in stores that don’t have a play station set up (no, not the Video Game)!
That's a great idea. How many times do we get burned from records that look good in the store but sound terrible on the turntable? 🤔 Some groove damage is hard to see. Thank you and again, congratulations!
Great show and great album selections.About the band Blue Cheer for many hard rock fans, Blue Cheer invented heavy metal a band hated by the critics at their time in 1968.
I'm sure their sound drew some fire back in the day. Great album! Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Thank you Melinda.Take care.✌
I should also mention, sealed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pressings sell for less than originals in good shape. Actually, any vinyl pressed before 1990 is worth checking out for those who want a pure analogue experience, unsullied by digital. Melinda, thanks for the video!
I agree that they are great and very affordable. Some of my Bowie records are early but not first pressings and I find that they sound great and are not that expensive. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
There were a lot of digital records in the 80s. Just look up George Strait Digital.
Another great video. So good to see some of your 1st pressings. I don't know whether anything else in my collection is a 1st pressing, I mainly collect just to listen, but I suspected my copy of The Wall was as I bought it when it 1st came out here in the UK. I've just done a bit of research and it seems to tick all the boxes for a 1st press. A guy called Graham Gouldman wrote a few Yardbirds songs, For Your Love probably being the best known, before he went on to be in 1 of my favourite bands of the 70s 10cc. Apologies if you already know this but I'm not sure how well known 10cc are in the US. Looking forward to seeing your new hi-fi equipment, it's such a buzz hearing your music again through new equipment isn't it.
I didn't know that but it's cool information. I do remember 10cc and have " The Things We Do For Love" in my jukebox. 😀♥️ Thank you and take care.
Some wonderful first pressings. Every time you show the Etta James album, I get a little green with envy. I have several different copies of it, but the best sounding one I have is the reissue done by Jackpot Records and it was cut by Kevin Gray. I was under the impression also that the masters for At Last were lost in the BMG/Universal fire. Nice find on The Dixie Cups, an OG is hard to find in minty fresh condition. I believe Chapel of Love was the first release for the Red Bird label. Great album. Awesome video. Take care
The original At Last is very good but I bet the Kevin Gray cut is really good if not a little better. I have heard that the master tapes were destroyed as well. Very sad.
I love that Red Bird label and Chapel of Love is such a sweet song. Thank you and take care.
Wow I love that Yardbirds "Little Games" LP with Jimmy Page in fine form after being a session guitarist since 1963 with Pye Records and then Immediate Records as Producer when Andrew Loog Oldham hired him in 1965 - so many great tracks on that LP and I must confess I bought the 2-Disc CD Box Set for this album with great bonus tracks - most of my OG's are by Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Kate Bush & Genesis - sadly my Beatles OGs sound horrible from wear and tear but my brother got me the UK Box Set in Mint condition so I can Beatle every day - great video Melinda your weekly entertainment is informative and priceless❤
I have heard that the UK box set sounds wonderful. That was a great choice! It's cool that you have so many great first pressings, especially of Pink Floyd. ♥️
Little Games is a great album and I can truly hear the genesis of the Led Zeppelin sound in some of those tracks. Thank you and take care.
I’m so glad that I threw most of my collection of records out. I loved them but I didn’t take good care of my vinyl. It’s terrible to think someone could buy one of my scratched records at an antique store or something.
There are a lot of damaged records out there at stores. They just sit there gathering dust. It's kinda sad. Thank you and take care.
Oh the lure of the first pressings! Now that I’ve been collecting for a while now, I’m starting to expand into the first pressings. Just the last few weeks I was able to grab some awesome buys on auction for 1st US Monarch Monos for Beatles and Rolling Stones. Just incredible sounding! Next stop, UK first pressings!!
Clean first pressings are hard to resist. If you are a big Beatles fan and have the opportunity to buy a first UK pressing - do it. They sound great. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy that’s the goal/dream!!
I have the same station album with the tan label the rect. I kept was 9/76 . I seem to remember a hype sticker that I don’t have now. I think it said Golden Years.
I have Ohio X on a best of Buddha lp.comp.❤
I wish my Station To Station copy had that cool hype sticker. I have seen that. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
These are definitely cool records! Even though overall I don’t think it’s the best Yardbirds album, that is extremely cool that you have an original promo copy. That’s a great find. And I agree how you can hear the beginnings of Led Zeppelin. Another awesome one MM! You never disappoint. Enjoy this beautiful weather!
Thank you for the kind words and I apologize for the delayed response. We have been visiting our daughter and the weather has been absolutely wonderful. It's definitely not the best Yardbirds album but they are all pretty good and hearing the Les Zeppelin sound is very cool. Thank you and take care.
Where in the world did that yardbirds come from Melinda!!!??? NEVER, NEVER have I ever seen nor heard of it until now on your channel and I've been buying and collecting since 1968!!! I MUSTsearch that one out as they're of my all time favorites...and... congratulations on such a fine collection of iconic musical gems.
Thank you! I found the Yardbirds record at a little knick knack store where I live. They sell records among other items. Have a great evening.
Hi Melinda, I hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday. God bless you and stay Frosty.🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thank you! May God bless you too. 🤗♥️
@@MelindaMurphy Ty sweetie
Long live rock and roll 🤘🏼🤘🏼❤️❤️🥰😘
I found an original Donovan Sunshine Superman in VG+ condition. I am happy to find this. l like the original too if they are not too expensive. Good topic. 😊
Very nice! Thank you and take care! ♥️🤗
The Dixie Cups Chapel of Love is a classic and includes songs by the great New Orleans songwriter and guitarist Earl King. The tune "Iko Iko", based on traditional Mardi Gras Indian chants, has been covered many times and is still a favorite at carnival tine.
Thank you for the information. It's a great older album. ♥️
First of all another Awesome video Thank You. I baught my first first pressing sealed the other day and I opened it and am enjoying it. The Wailers " Tall Cool One "
That's awesome! I hope you're enjoying it. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Hello Melinda! Could not agree with you more on hunting down first pressings and the satisfaction on finding a really nice copy of whatever album. Great video as always. I am still looking for a really nice copy of Buckingham Nicks. My copy is a little beat up.
My first copy was a little bit rough and then I lucked into a better copy. I'm very surprised this hasn't had a reissue. 🤔 You'll find an upgrade copy. Thank you and take care.
I found a mint copy of Bowie Hunky Dory. So happy to have it in my collection
That's awesome! I hope to find one someday. Even an early pressing would be a cool find (which is part of the fun). Thank you and take care.
Wow there’s some nice stuff there I really like that pop up great video Melinda .
Thanks so much! Take care. 😀
yes Gram Parsons died too young, but was so incredibly influential in creating and popularizing country rock. what a great short life he had
He was very influential. We're still talking about him and listening to his music all of these years later. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
First pressings from the country where the band recorded are usually really really good. As you might expect, I have a number of them. I have a really nice promo copy of Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti album; it sounds really good. There are too many to go into here. My favorite first pressing of all time is the first UK pressing of Black Sabbath's Paranoid album. Whenever I play that album, I'm always taken aback at how excellent the album sounds. Except for Direct-to-Disc (D2D) pressed records, I can't think of any other record that sounds this great. 😻😻😻 Good to hear that you plan to pass down your record collection to your daughter when it's time for you to go to that "great gig in the sky". I have the identical plan as you, except it's my son. We've already talked about it, and he said that he'd like to have my collection. ❤
Hello! 😀 The Black Sabbath album you are talking about must sound off the charts incredible. I have a German first pressing that sounds terrific but I have been told that the UK version is even better. ♥️🤗 I'm sure you have a top notch collection and it's wonderful that your son wants to inherit it. Our daughter has told me she definitely wants my jazz records and will pick the best of some of the other records in my collection. It's good to know that our kids will enjoy the records we leave behind. Thank you and have a terrific day.
Sure, you're welcome and you have a terrific day as well. 👍👍👍@@MelindaMurphy
With the RCA Victor U.S. record pressings, they made it even easier to identify when a record might have been pressed, looking at the "deadwax", at the end of the matrix number will be which stamper was used. The stamper numbers may be different on each side, but if you have a record with -1S on each side, you definitely have a first pressing from one of RCA's pressing plants. Each of RCA's different plants would have their own -1S stampers.
I have a mint stereo copy of The Dixie Cups' "Chapel Of Love" LP plus the promo 45 of their hit song from that album. It sounds awesome in true stereo compared to the mono 45 version.
The story, I believe, about the Ohio Express is that Neil Bogart put a studio band together while he was at the waning days of the Cameo-Parkway label. When he left that label, his next stop was the Buddah record label and he took the Ohio Express name with him. At that point, he actually established a real Ohio Express group. Neil and KKK productions made Buddah the bubblegum record label it became. While still at Cameo-Parkway, Neil introduced The Kinks to the U.S. Always on the move, Neil created the Casablanca record label and probably created disco. I believe that the Casablanca name was related to Humphrey Bogart. Although Neil shared the same surname, Neil assumed it and was no relation. Humphrey probably turned over in his grave, being a man's man only interest in the ladies where Neil was only interested in other men.
With "Promo" copies, sometimes you have to watch out. Record companies will issue a promo, and it might well be a first pressing, but it might not have caught on right away or for some reason was banned from broadcast radio. Later, it might have gained some interest, so record companies issued another promo. For some records of which their popularity exploded in an upswing, they continue to press promos. In this case, the CBS Group would print "Reservice" on the labels.
Some record labels wanted to really promote a record so one of the ways to pressed the 45's on color vinyl, to make them stand out. In other ways, they would often send out many promo copies of the same record. When MCA wanted to promote Olivia Newton-John in a big way, with her hit, "Have You Never Been Mellow", they sent out tons of promo 45's. One local radio station I know of, which used the "Boss Radio" format, received 100 copies of this 45.
Many record companies sent mono promo LP's to the AM radio stations, as none were broadcasting in stereo at that time and FM stereo was in it's infancy. Some were specially mastered copies for mono. Some had run them through an "auto-level" unit so that radio stations didn't have to keep changing the audio levels. Radio stations which I knew of and was at ran everything through another "auto-level" unit or "peak meter". Having multiple copies of records allowed the radio stations to select the best sounding copies, with the lowest number of ticks and pops. AM radio, being mono, many of the distractive sounds were covered up, just because of mono's nature. For the same reason mono is used by the record companies to cover up the anomalies. A stereo recording is very revealing.
OK. Back to mono radio station promo copies. Sometimes, with a little tweaking for radio, they might be different than the copies that a consumer would buy off the shelf. In cases of after mono LP copies were no longer sold, the record companies might just fold-down the stereo versions to create the mono promo versions. Atlantic records was famous for this, while creating exclusive mono mixes on it's 45's. Another Atlantic common practice was to also create separate bands of recordings which would not go into the next track, but would stop. This was true of the LP's which on a regular copy, one track would segue into the next. We had a copy of Yes' "Tales From Topographic Oceans", which was not only banded but mono. It's funny that Discogs doesn't list it, but I had the actual copy in my hands and played it.
Oh, your $1. record was an overstock or cut-out. Most of these had some sort of modification to the covers. This was a way for them to dispose of the unpopular mono copies. The $4.98 price would have been for the stereo version, originally. Mono copies usually retailed for $3.98. Sometimes I didn't have enough money to buy a stereo copy, so I would buy the cheaper mono copy instead. The mono cut-outs were a literal goldmine to get popular records for bargain prices.
Sorry for writing another novel, but we all like to learn new things.
Very fascinating. You really know a lot about promotional copies. Everything you said makes sense. Colored vinyl in those days would have stood out. It is also intriguing how some artists like Olivia got heavy promotion and sadly others didn't.
I'm too young to remember the mono copy prices but I have heard other people discuss how mono records were cheaper than stereo. Thank you and take care.
"Grevious Angel" last track "In My Hour of Darkness" has Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt harmonising with Gram.
What a beautiful song. ♥️ He was singing with two of the best female singers of all time. Thank you and take care.
I love that The Yardbirds Little Games LP! I've been looking for a copy on vinyl myself of that one for some time. And it's cool too that it's a promo! I've got the CD of it from the 1990s but hopefully one day I'll be able to get the vinyl original 👍
I just got, about a week ago, something I've had in my Discogs Wantlist for a while. I've just been waiting for the right condition on the record and the right price and it finally happened. It's a white label promo of REO Speedwagon Live Again. This was the band in 1978 at the Record Plant in Sausalito, California in the recording studio doing a live show to a small crowd. I know Journey did one of these in 1978 also at the same place but every copy I've ever heard, no telling how many generations old they might be, were recorded off of FM radio and didn't sound very good unfortunately. But this REO Speedwagon LP is flawless! Of course it has the demonstration... Not for sale stuff on the label as well as the stamp saying it's a promo on the back cover. And all of that is cool but it is one of the most mint copies of an LP I've ever gotten second hand. There is nothing wrong with it and their performance is incredible. I've never even seen an album for the Journey Record Plant performance. I'm pretty sure there's one out there since they went to radio stations to play on the air. These were never sent out to stores to sell as far as I know. But I'm so happy with this REO Speedwagon album and I'm really glad I saw it and got it when I did.
It may be me but I think that these original releases were made better. They seem to stay in pretty good shape through the years unlike a lot of releases nowadays. I don't know if the process was different pressing albums back in the late '60s and 1970s and even 1980s? But they sound different and many times with less flaws or pops and clicks. There are some incredible sounding records coming out nowadays but a lot of them don't seem to have the longevity of staying noise free even when perfect care is taken of them. And I'm just not sure why?
Thanks for another great and enjoyable video Melinda. And congratulations on some cool and memorable finds!
Brian in Fort Worth 🎶
It will be interesting to see (and hear) if these new releases will stand the test of time. So far, my records are holding up but the old records from the 50's and 60's were much more sturdy. Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda 🌞 - I stil have all my originals of Station 🚉 To Station 🚉 , Low & Scary Monsters by David & they sound ..awesome !
Very cool. Bowie was amazing. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
My brother and I visited my parents house last weekend and there is a jukebox in the basement with tons of 45s in there. The stylus has certainly not been changed in over 40 years, can you imagine? Pops were part of the joy. But yes in our regular collection the pops are ok if minimal. I always thought they could be cleaned out? Maybe not. Thank you!
Some pops are from dirt and dust and some are from mishandling and/or a cheap stylus (called needles back in the day). 😀 I have a jukebox and one of the first things we did was replace the stylus. The one that was on their way really old and had seen better days. Thank you and take care.
If you bought the 45 record of Mariah Cary’s All I Want For Christmas 🎄 comes in a really cute pop up sleeve. So cute 😊.
I don't have that one. I only have that album. Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda! I'll bet the "Red Bird" records in your moms collection were "the Shangri-las" or The Jelly Beans" . I am 61 years old and I always have been fascinated with record labels and, "Red Bird was one of my faves. In fact, I have several 45s on that label I bought without even knowing what they were simply because they were on Red Bird.
Yes! We used to play mom's 45 of Leader of the Pack. I think that was the Red Bird label. ♥️ Thank you for mentioning that. I should have looked it up. That song was so dramatic to listen to as a kid. 😳 Thank you and take care.
And, of course, the Dixie Cups album had Iko Iko with that great one note bass line. Sounds great, especially on a good system
I agree. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hello
Yes I agree with you. David Bowie was great in many ways. I think Hunky Dory is his masterpiece but how do I know if I own first pressing?
Take care again.....
I have a Discogs account. I enter my entire collection in my Discogs account. I use their app when I'm at record stores and when I enter the matrix numbers and information off of the deadwax, I can determine what exact pressing I have. Thank you and take care.
I still have the Buckingham/Nicks original I bought in '78 ( So glad I kept it)
Thanks, Melinda! You have such a beautiful smile, only need to consider this! You, however, mention: Ohio Express. Before this group went to Buddah, as on the album you have, they had one hit single on one of the Cameo / Parkway labels, "Beg, Borrow and Steal." This is, `good, Bubblegum,' typical of this period, and is as good, perhaps a little better, than the song on your album. As you may be aware, Cameo / Parkway was very successful, for a time, with artists such as Chubby Checker, "The Twist," Bobby Rydell, Dee Dee Sharp, The Orlons, & so on. You show an Etta James LP from about this period, I'm glad that you like this! After Cameo / Parkway began to slow down, around the mid ~ `60's, Ohio Express obviously went to Buddah, which was really big on Bubblegum! The pictures remind me of some of the old, `Silent Era,' films, highly visual of course, as there was no soundtrack, where a, `bad guy,' a tall man dressed in all black, with a large black overcoat, large black Top Hat & large mustache, kidnaps a, `damsel in distress,' and the, `Good Guy,' must vigorously chase after them, to rescue her! Which he always does, including perils, many dangerous situations, some instigated by the Bad Guy. Perhaps you'll recall the, "Dudley Do~Right," cartoons, which were influenced by William S. Hart silents. "Beg, Borrow and Steal," if you must! Is available in, the, "Cameo ~ Parkway, 4 ~ CD Box Collection ~" 😁💃
Thank you for the information. I agree that the picture is reminiscent of those silent pictures from long ago. As a child, I found the picture a little disturbing but seeing it again as an adult was nostalgic. I do remember the song Beg, Borrow & Steal. Thank you and take care.
Fun video. Though I never seek out OG's, I have enjoyed collecting promos, I have around 6 of them...my favorite one is Genesis 3 sides live.
That's a very cool record to own a promo copy of. ♥️🤗 My Genesis collection is admittedly weak. They were an awesome band. Thank you and take care.
Most copies of The Yardbirds' "Little Games" LP that are labeled and packaged as mono actually play in stereo. You can identify these copies by the matrix number on the right side of the record label which begins with the letters XSB. True mono copies have a matrix number on the label that begins with the letters XEM and are much rarer than those that play in stereo.
I'll have to check that out. I'm pretty sure mine is a mono copy just from listening to it. Thank you and take care.
I also have record's that's "crackly" sounding, but the audio is sooo three dimensional and wrap around goodness it makes me not mind it much! To a point!😊
I agree. Pops and clicks are ok in between the songs. Hearing them during a song is annoying. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy yeah, it is.
I got a few words there's nothing wrong with first pressings they are treasures for a lifetime that's a collector's passion great video and take care always love for music always and forever
I agree! Thank you so much! Take care. ♥️🤗
I picked up a first pressing of that Blue Cheer Album at a Thrift store , of all places , for $1 . Even tho I had never heard of them I figured for $1 I gotta check it out.Great record 👍🏻
Considered by many rock historians to be THEE first-ever Heavy Metal album!!
That was an awesome find! You can't beat that. 😍 Thank you and take care.
For a buck it was certainly worth buying. I picked up a copy probably upwards of 35 to 40 years ago at a used record store. I think I paid maybe $5 for it. It's in NM condition: perfect cover, perfect vinyl. Played it once just to satisfy my curiosity. Now it seems it has street cred as the first Heavy Metal; Good for them, good for me.
@@h.gordonkemnitz7736 That's awesome 👍🏻
First pressings can be awesome! Back then there weren’t vacuum cleaners or degritters to use. Discwasher and allsop cleaners were the standard. Stylus’s and turntables weren’t that great either. Most people just played records not even thinking about wiping the record or cleaning the stylus. I’m one of those back in my childhood lol
Great video Melinda! Always a pleasure! 🤗😁
I agree. I can't recall seeing my mom cleaning records ever. We stacked our records up on the stereo console and she let me and my sister handle the records all of the time. Lol. Even if I still had her records, I'm not sure they would be playable. Lol. Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda, on one record (Ohio Express - Mercy) you said that “it’s still in shrink, which is really cool”. I’ve never really understood the fascination of leaving a record in the shrink wrap. Could you explain more about this? Does the shrink make it more valuable? I prefer to remove the shrink, and of course on an album with a gatefold cover you have to remove the shrink to enjoy the great artwork inside. Enjoyed your video, as always!
I say the shrink wrap is cool because most people didn't put their records in outer sleeves back then. The shrink wrap in some ways protected the record from dirt and wear and kept it looking nice. I'm not sure that having a record in the shrink makes it worth more unless it's sealed but many people use it as a selling point because of the reasons I already mentioned. Also shrink wrap can contain a hype sticker and a lot of people find hype stickers desirable. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Thanks for your reply. I agree with everything you said, and I see now why someone would like the shrink still on. I have some recent purchases that I left the shrink on because I felt I’m supposed to! 😄
I believe the intact shrink wrap greatly reduces the wear and tear that inevitably happens to record covers that get handled over the years; especially to black or foil-wrapped ones (Quicksilver Messenger Service's first for the former, Steppenwolf's first for the latter as examples come to mind; They can look pretty beat up after many years). Also: I had always assumed that the Jethro Tull "Stand UP" LP was produced with the pop-ups for many years; Not the case? Glad I got mine when it first came out--a real classic! Now, can you believe that JT is NOT in the R&R Hall of Fame?! Also Boz Scaggs! I sure can't. Oh, but the Go Go's, LL Cool J, Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G., N.W.A....? Welcome aboard--You've got "talent" galore! @@MelindaMurphy
1963 to 1966 were my favorite Beach Boys albums, Pet Sounds and Beach Boys Today I consider their 2 best. Continued success with your videos.
The Beach Boys were so wonderful, especially at that time. I even love their Christmas album. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
I mean this in the most respectful way. Love your videos, the way your passionate, deep knowledge, album history, condition (pops & clicks, worn grooves), album sleeves, cover condition, back story, expressive descriptions.... I feel like I am looking in a mirror and seeing you instead of me. 😉
That's a very kind compliment. 🤗♥️ Thank you very much.
i love the orignal 1st pressing lps my friend and againn great video and collection
Thank you 🤗 Take care.
I miss my thirt store vinyl shopping days.
nice set of records.
Thrift stores around me no longer carry great records. Such a shame. ☹️ Thank you and take care.
I always look to find a first pressing if possible. I have quite a few but one that stands out is Capitol's Meet The Beatles. I have 3 copies, but the first pressing is in terrible shape. The reason I think it is cool because it is more of a historical piece. It has evidence of Beatlemania all over it....the girl who owned it has her name plastered all over it, including both labels as well as love messages to Paul and it has been played to death. I wouldn't dream of trying to play it now but it is a genuine piece of Beatlemania! I had thought about tossing it but now I think I might hang it up on the wall instead. A really nice first press I have is a US version of Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced? Jimi is one of my favorite artists so that is very nice to have. Great video and take care!
The first pressing of Are You Experienced? is very cool. I love the way that album cover ages. ♥️
I agree that The Beatles album is special. Just imagine how exciting it must have been to be a first generation Beatles fan like that. Wonderful. Thank you and take care.
I have an original UK pressing of Ziggy Stardust. I've done side by side listening with high res streaming. Digital sounds great. The vinyl is spine tingling. So real and lifelike. I get lost in the sound, which never happens with digital. The occasional click and pop is a small price to pay.
I agree. Vinyl is the best way to listen to music in my opinion as well. Thank you and take care.
Blue Cheer, impressive 😂. Last year, I found a sealed copy OutsideInside. Good fun on occasion 😅
Very cool! Thank you and take care.
all great albums but my favorite is Bowie. dig that Shirt too beautiful melinda 👍great video as always
Bowie was great. Thank you so much for the kind compliment. Have a great day!
Nice picks, Melinda. I was just thinking to myself recently that Buckingham Nicks is one of the best sounding things I have. About Claudia, she was a huge movie star, bigger than Dylan at the time, so it makes sense that he would need a license. Looking forward r new gear video, I can totally see what you mean. Keep the good work and most important, vibe!
It's interesting now that we look back. Dylan ended up being the bigger star and some people will only know her for her place in Bob Dylan history. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Picked up a promo copy of Buckingham Nicks in 1977 in the used section of local record shop. Cover in nice shape but vinyl was rough. A couple months later found a sealed copy in cut out bins for $1. Label was exactly the same on both album copies. So I kept the promo jacket and new vinyl from cut out. Gave roughly played vinyl and cut out cover to a friend. Still have the album in nice shape. Hardly ever played it. 🙂
Wow! That's wonderful. The promo copy is a cool one to own. 🤗♥️ You also made the day of a friend. Way to go! Thank you and take care.
A wonderful video as usual. What I remember most about first pressings is the wonderful different labels that they had and how they all just seem so pretty. The The thing I regret the most is during the mid to late '70s with the oil crisis. The recycled vinyl albums sounded horrible then you didn't want the first pressings. I myself have accumulated quite a few first presents. They just seem to sound better and hold up better than the newer versions not always but usually.
The recycled vinyl was definitely the worst. Those older records before that were incredible. Thank you Mike! Take care.
Nice collection Melinda. For me, I go after "original pressings" (with the occasional lucky "first pressings) because while there may be a "cool factor" to them I'm not really aware of or concerned with, for me it is more about hearing the LP as it was done originally.
"FYI: "First Pressings" and "Original Pressings" are not the same thing technically. 99% of "Promo copies" in any form are usually "First Pressings" even if the label is standard and not white or some other specialty. "Original Pressings" are almost never "First Pressings" because they are the first bulk issues distributed. It could be a run of 1000, 10,000 or even 100,000. Also, some early "reissues" are technically considered "original pressings" such as when they did not press enough in the first bulk distribution batch to meet demand. What would happen is a second order would be pressed within the same year or within approximately a 6 month time frame. That is why sometimes an LP with a release date of say 1971 for example and a release date of 1972 for the same LP are both considered "original pressings".
If one happens to pick up the first pressing from the batch, then that would also technically be a "first pressing", but I have never heard of anyone in the consuming public getting that because 99% of the time those first few pressings released as bulk distributions usually go in the mail to friends and family. (I have direct experience of that in regards to The Mamas and The Papas first two albums. My parents and grandparents and first aunt and uncle all mysteriously received those in the mail. Turns out later that I learn that Mama Cass is somehow a distant relation of sorts and I'm told that I met her when I was around 2 years old or so. Too bad there are no pictures, but it was a family function).
Interesting that you have an "Original" pressing of a Beach Boys LP (Pet Sounds). My dad's sister was going steady with Mike Love at the time of that LP. They went together for around 2 years before splitting. This also I recently learned, goes someplace to explain the Mama Cass connection.
I have a few "first pressings" myself. I have far more "original pressings" though.
Most of the music I listen to is older and the occasional click and tick don't bother me much because with the exception of classical music there is so much going on that your brain kind of tunes them out. That said though here is some info about that noise you hear on records:
Most of the noise you hear on records that appear to be very clean and such is NOT damage, but dirt. Yes, one can get a hold of a record with groove damage one can't see, but it is not as common as you may think. Also that damage can occur from poor equipment, poor handling and even during pressing and shipping. (If that plate is near end of life and not taken off line in time there can be groove damage in pressing).
Why do you sometimes hear noise with even new pressings? Answer: "Release agent" used in the pressing. No, they are not spraying "Pam" on the pressing plates, the "release agent" is in the formulation and some of it comes to the surface of the record when it is pressed. No amount of "Groove Washer" will get it off. Even my "goto" AIVS chemicals don't always get it off completely or at all. The only way to get it off for sure is with ultrasonic cleaning.
Personally, I can except a little bit of clicks and ticks on my records, except for classical music. For me, that has to be dead silent only because of the subtle and very low gain passages in sections of pieces. Due to my crazy skills I learned though, most of my records of any genre, I don't hear any noise except at the lead in section perhaps. I even have some records that are as quiet as CDs somehow. (I call that level "luck").
Very cool information about the pops and clicks. I clean them and try to find scratch free pressings but that's all I can do. A few clicks and pops reminds me that I'm listening to a record that most likely has been around for a very long time. I honestly don't mind a few pops here and there.
I'm with you on classical music. They have to be very quiet. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@@MelindaMurphy Finding "scratch-free" pressings is not as hard as finding quiet pressings, but it is still very difficult. I have tons of scratch-free pressings to the naked eye and that is the best you can hope for. If your table is set up properly and everything and the scratches are either not visible to the eye or are "surface level" you should not hear them at all, not even a click. It is the deeper scratches that you will likely hear or worse and of course you would not buy such a record anyway except if you are buying on-line of course.
I have some first pressings as well, including Led Zeppelin II, as you have; also Zep III, Santana's "Abraxas," Huey Lewis and the News' "Sports," Heart's "Dreamboat Annie," and too many others to mention. None of my Beatles stuff, other than the "Love Songs" and "Red Album" anthologies, plus "Abbey Road," is a first pressing. You're bound to have more than I do, if only because you're a more avid collector than I and have more records. I am at home recovering from arm surgery and so have at least 4 more weeks before going back to work is a serious idea, so perhaps I can rev up the turntable and play some LPs, relive some memories, despite the challenge of the cast I'm wearing. You've put me in the mood a bit!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I do hope you are able to slow life down a little bit and enjoy your turntable while recovering. You named some great albums. Thank you and take care.
I remember being freaked out by the album cover of Paranoid as a kid.
Those images stick with us don't they? 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Nice collection of records there, Melinda!
Thank you very much! ♥️🤗