are people still buying lp records? I have a bunch of records I'd like to get rid of . It seems like a shame to just throw them out . I'd like to know if anyone knows of any specialty shops that still sell vinyl . If they're not willing to buy them , I'd still probably donate them . some aren't even open .
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sheik,
wouldn't happen to have a name , huh? also , they're not dance music .
robert johnson
lovin spoonful
king crimson
spinal tap
steppen wolf
procol harem
wouldn't happen to have a name , huh? also , they're not dance music .
robert johnson
lovin spoonful
king crimson
spinal tap
steppen wolf
procol harem
Jade4u
It's been good to know ya
I am sure if you kept them long enough you will find in the future they could be worth a mint. If you were ever out my way in the future I would be willing to take some of them off of your hands.
This reminds me of the time I went to Future Shop to buy a "record player," which they, of course, referred to as a turntable. I asked the twentiesomething sales staff if they played 33 1/3s, 78s and 45s. None of them knew and one told me "I'm not aware of this technology."
The only thing I miss about LP's is the art work of the album covers. With cd's the art work and lyrics are in micro film and postage stamp.
But I do not miss the crapy sound of the LP's and the cleaning brush and solution. No comparison to Digital
But I do not miss the crapy sound of the LP's and the cleaning brush and solution. No comparison to Digital
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auto doctor said:
Agreed, but there are some old albums that at not out on CD. I've bought a couple at eBAY.
Also, occasionally, the transfer to CD is done poorly and the sound is not good. I once bought a CD of Beethoven piano sonatas, which had been recommended. The hiss was so bad, I had to return it and get someone else's rendition.
My Dad used to have some classic 78's dating back to the thirties. All jazz, big band stuff. He had them stacked in our basement. There was probably fifty records. My brother's and I used them as frisbee's. Man was he pissed off !
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banshie said:
If you really want to digitize an analog recording (LP) the best thing to use is a DBX unit. They eliminate not hide or mask the sound of hiss pop crack on any recording. They can also enhance dynamic range like a cd recording. Biggest problem is getting a hold of a unit economicaly.
islandman4567 said:
Edwards Record world (yonge and eglinton)
Vortex (above pizza pizza @ yonge and eglinton)
There's also a few places on Queen west, I can't remember the names but if you find one they will direct you to the others.
Don't throw them out, somebody will want them.
banshie said:
This was certainly the case with older CD's. I bought my first CD player in 1988. Back then, almost all of the CD's were AAD format. You're correct; the hiss was most noticable on those featuring classical music.
The other thing you have to remember is that on the whole, the technology was not as advanced as it is now. This day and age, You shouldn't have that problem at all.
Records kind of hit the wall in terms of quality around 1970, when they began using much cheaper blends of vinyl. Before that in the 50's and 60's, the quality and sound was very high. I still have original Beatle albums, that when compared to CD, just sound better, scratches, pops, and all.
