Keith G said...
Which are on really *whippy* vinyl but which are beautifully recorded
and
sound fine! (I might use that one for the Tic Tac Test later!)
I have the first
Now That's What I Call Music
Virgin Now 1
which is a double album from 1983 and quite floppy, but sounds very good
indeed, it has been very carefully equalised/mastered to fit 8 x 3/4
minute tracks on each side. Comparison with these versions and the
originals on 12" 45 or cd reveals a huge reduction in the bass but the
Now versions sound faster and not so cumbersome and in many ways
preferable.
And some will hang like an uncooked pizza - I have yet to hear any *audible*
consequence therefrom,
Can't say that I've ever noticed anything either. Though I suspect that
the later thinner lp's don't seem to be so susceptible to damage,
different formulation of springier vinyl perhaps?
I'm currently using a record mat made from a nylon? mesh covered with
foamed plastic, this seems to make a noticeable reduction in surface
noise, though it may be due to the change in tracking angle caused by
the extra height or both, whatever? I'm pretty pleased with the sound
I'm getting from my humble Pioneer PL-112D and Audio Technica AT110E
but what were the records? I'm always curious!!
The 1965 was bought because it is a 10" 33rpm and in superb condition.
Good string sound and a very nice mono recording had me tangoing around
with walking stick.
Mantovani and His Orchestra
Selection from album of Favourite Tango's
Decca LF.1175
The 1966 was acquired because I love Judith Durham's soaring voice.
Also very good condition, not a tick or pop to be heard.
The Seekers
Come the Day
Columbia SCX 6093
The worst sound in the world is someone saying:
"It took us two trips to the tip to dump all those lp's"
Read and weep for lost glories.
http://www.btinternet.com/~unsteadyken/classlplist.html
The remnants are here...
http://www.btinternet.com/~unsteadyken/lplist.html
I keep a record of my records in a spreadsheet.
--
Ken O'Meara
http://www.btinternet.com/~unsteadyken/