Gotta throw Kasabian in there also.
They 'were' outstanding
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They 'were' outstanding
Rita_Poon
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Yeah, I'm a fan of an occasional shower as well. I've no idea what spotify is or how it works as such. I've a few go to discs, Stevie Wonder being in regular (aha) rotation. Always got time for REM as well. Pretty strong knowledge of late 80's and then 90's dance stuff (in certain areas). Getting hold of Smiths stuff now is getting rather expensive. The knock on effect of the cost of living has finally affected the vinyl market. Every year stuff seems to jump in price and alls I hear from myself and a few others is 'how I wish I'd got hold of a few good discs a couple of years back before the market went insane'.
(In a bit of spare time I'm trying to work back through the 'essential mixes' from radio 1, back when it was good)
Honestly, I've found you can get better deals through ebay rather than the online vinyl suppliers like discogs etc. Though I have purchased loads through them, ebay is still the winner for price.
I used to love Radio 1 essentials !
I had decks when I was younger, and I've looked at purchasing Technics 1210 MK2 but the price of vinyls just puts me off.
A few of my mate have got the new Pioneer CDJ'S. I've had a blast, and honestly, they are mint. Even for the beginner of players, they are brilliant.
But I still prefer proper turn tables, as I think they take more skill and patience
Why are you wanting to collect the radio 1 essentials? Just to have them or do you mix ?
I like the chase. Finding the exact one you want, even better a first press is brilliant
Rita_Poon
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Just to listen to the old essentials. Partly to find the tracks I've forgotten. re ebay, it can be good, but it can be nuts. I saw something sell on ebay for 3 times its better condition single listing on discogs. Crazy! Apparently car boot sales are the prime place to pick up a few stacks of vinyl, if you get it at pennies on the disc, working through and filtering the good out could be a bit of fun. There's a pioneer system out there that loads in mp3 files and so can play through a library of stuff, and it counts the bpm for you and can visually sync up beats. It's less than a tenth of the original skillset, but validating in its way.
So far as my mixing goes, I needed to keep it up in a former life, because working backwards is very difficult. More just for fun now. When I got back into it, I made a promise that I'd treat myself to a couple of discs a month. That was doable until circumstances changed, but like you say there's bargains to be had on ebay if you look and search and research and catalogue. Sometimes a punt on a job lot worked out.
Yeh mate. A mate of mine knows a site where you can download for free. I can let you know if you like? Might save you some pennies like, especially if you put them all onto USB. Saves space, cleaning and money
I definitely need to start on the radio 1 essentials though. That is a brilliant shout. I've still got some Cream & Gatecrasher albums on cd. Gatecrasher 'Wet' , 'Red' and 'black' all brilliant
Of course, for instance I got a first press 'whats the story morning glory' for £90 from Discogs, which personally I thought was great. Then I looked on ebay, it was £360 for around the same condition. Just gotta scout about, pain in the arse but when you find the right one, it's brilliant isn't it
Also, there are 1 or 2 albums out there which (for me) aren't amazing, but I like the art. (I might get stick for this) but like Supergrass , 'I should coco' good album, but the art is great
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@Rita_Poon are there any vinyls, albums which you prefer the artwork over the music?
Rita_Poon
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What a place that was. In fact, Nation as well. It's a shame that club culture has been destroyed, but nothing of any good lasts forever. Progress, and subhuman greedy scum knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing. As for erm, sampling a few tracks before buying em outright, I'm fairly covered for the time being. Many years ago I helped a pro dj out when he was looking to transition to digital and took a stack of his vinyl for a fair price. I was very pleased and he had great taste. I know a guy that ran a removals firm, ended up doing house clearances as well, and slowly via that route found he had thousands of vinyls on his hands. It didn't take him long to realise what he had and he then folded the removals and clearance business and bought and sold vinyl for a living instead as it made far far more money and took a lot lot less physical effort. Still time consuming, he says his best markets are the US and Japan because there's deep pockets always after something original and or rare.
Good score on the original oasis album. It's always great when a move pays off.
Rita_Poon
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I'm starting to wonder if we might know one another irl. Hmm.
I'll break a few pics out tomorrow if I'm full of the joys of spring. There's a set of music stuff I reckon you might like to see.
Ok sound
same, I'm sat with a couple of Polish mates, starting to get a bit more serious 
Could be an idea for a new thread perhaps? (Vinyl art) Doubt it though, I've never had luck in starting a new thread
Enjoy your night mate
Rita_Poon
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Throw it in the Art thread.Ok sound
Could be an idea for a new thread perhaps? (Vinyl art) Doubt it though, I've never had luck in starting a new thread
I like the album art, but I also like the albums.
I will put some up tomoz as my ipad is charging. But here is one I love, via YouTubeThrow it in the Art thread.
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I like the album art, but I also like the albums.
I'm off to see Suede and the Manics in August. Playing in Llangollen. I need another ticket, could only get the 1 as everyone and their dog seems to be wanting to go
Rita_Poon
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That 'coming up' album is high spec, and if you get a dose of 'motorcycle emptiness' live then you're quids in.
Great tune. This is my truth tell me yours is an exceptional album
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