Gilbert Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Been thinkin on this one, while I await the order and delivery of an SPU for my new/used TT, I need to get a few LP's to take for a spin....any suggestions (hint, I like everything, except rap, and hiphop). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingjay Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I don't know if you are into Madonna (I'm not really), but I bought her lated cd and was absolutely blown away (Confessions on the dance floor). When I decided to go vinyl, I purchased the LP before the turntable.......I STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN THE TURNTABLE I WANT YET...............but it's coming very soon, I hope. Anyway, this will be the first LP I will play. Madonna puts out outstanding recordings. Even if you are not into her, you might dig the recordings. The "Confessions on the dance floor" album is disco. I has great imaging on the cd being fun through a crappy cd player. Have fun. ZZ top "Legs" might be a fun one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Peter Gabriel - Passion Double LP http://cgi.ebay.com/PETER-GABRIEL-PASSION-RARE-2-X-LP-BRAZIL_W0QQitemZ4878152957QQcategoryZ306QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Just realized this existed I will be getting it soon sources of Passion. http://cgi.ebay.com/Passion-Sources-Peter-Gabriel-LP-1989_W0QQitemZ4880666089QQcategoryZ1081QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Hank Sr LP box set http://cgi.ebay.com/HANK-WILLIAMS-SR-4LP-Rare-Box-Set-Treasury_W0QQitemZ4878660422QQcategoryZ306QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I have been in a strange musical mood from eastern world music to Hank Sr : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 What's your favorite album of all time? That's what you need to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Well, I just finished listing to the first album I ever bought - Led Zepplin I - as good as it gets... Pauln Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonialHoo Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Gilbert - Listen to Allan. Wise words. The first thing I listened to when I got my Khorns was Supertramp's Crime of the Century (MFSL CD). Not necessarily my favorite album (it's definitely up there though), but it had meaning to me. And the Khorns played it for me like I had never heard it before. When I get my 'new' Scott from Craig and finally hook up the Thorens to the Khorns, I can guarantee that I will again start with Crime (MFSL vinyl). Once I experience that, I will then be able to enjoy going through everything else I have. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I think Allan and others are on track with picking a favorite...but I would add to make sure it is a good version of one of your personal favorites. I suggest dropping $30 on a 200g Classic Records Reissue. There has to be something you love in their catalog. I have several Jazz and Rock LPs from them and none disappoint. My current top 3 favorites are: http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=15125§ion=music I got the blue 7 inch 45, let me know what color you get http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=11483§ion=music Can't beat the Ocean on this one! http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=13720§ion=music A real gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 What's your favorite album of all time? That's what you need to buy. That is a very difficult question to answer Allan. But I think I understand where your going with this. Damm Good Idea. I should have thought about it....I'll have to included a couple of LP's that I'm very very familiar with on CD's. That should make for an excellent sound comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Hey Allan, I am just wondering what is your all time favorite album? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I guess if I had to pick only ONE it would be "Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I guess if I had to pick only ONE it would be "Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section" While definitely not my favorite album of all time, Meets The Rhythm Section is always the first jazz LP I play when someone comes over to audition my system. Fantastic album and a great recording. Gilbert, When will you be up and running? There are a couple I'd like to send you as a "getting into vinyl" starter package.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 A suggestion is buy the favorite LP of the music that you liked in some other medium and then to get the real enjoyment out of it go to someone like www.needledoctor.com and purchase one of the test records so you can be sure your new arm and cartridge are set up correctly. The right setup, stylus for old mono LP's and the right stylus for stereo LP's will make a tremendous difference in your listening pleasure. Don't forget to buy a record cleaning kit. Some of the enjoyment goes away when you listen to dirty records. Lots of pleasure Norm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 How about Boy George's Greatest Hits! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Rich sez: "make sure it is a good version of one of your personal favorites" imho, that is the ONLY criteria. But I always pick a Zeppelin number, usually off of Phys Graf. as always YMMV. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Tough one Gilbert, my first LP that I bought with my own money was "Every Picture Tells A Story" and it now has a lot of sentimental value along with it's historical value. I was 13 years old at the time and had I been older and had a much bigger musical library I would really have to think about that first purchase for my new vinyl rig as I would want a little of all types of things, the music, where my heads at and really trying to get something that will never be fogotten for better or worse of how it ends up sounding if that makes any sense at all[:^)] I guess I'm with Alan on this one if not favorite album of all time how about the single you like the most or is of most importance to you. Good luck as I know first hand you are going to be loving what you hear[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaaaz Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Alan Parsons Project "I Robot" is a good all around choice for a rock album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 I guess if I had to pick only ONE it would be "Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section" Man!, look at that big-daddy sax. I love it, and will be a copy cat. Hope this aint one your $1000 LP's Allan [+o(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I guess if I had to pick only ONE it would be "Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section" Man!, look at that big-daddy sax. I love it, and will be a copy cat. Hope this aint one your $1000 LP's Allan [+o(] Gilbert, Mine is a reissue that cost less than $20 and is one of the best sounding jazz albums I own! Actually, it was a gift from Boomac but almost all the Contemporary reissues I own sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Thank you Gary,...and now I'll take back my comment, you are more deserving of those khorns []. But only marginally, so don't let it go to your head.[] It'll probably be the end of June, before I'm up and running. Or worstcase senario, the first couple weeks into July. I found the TT setup and arm assembly pretty straight forward. I referenced a couple of sites that Allan gave me, and it was really simple. Once I get my SPU, I don't anticipate the balancing will be that difficult. Seems like pretty easy stuff, but I'd better hold my tounge now, because I may endup screeming for our resident Jazz and TT experts' help. I actually like the Plinth that Kudret made, but I still prefer the smaller vintage looking black plinth. So far I am very impressed with this TT. I've never owned a precision TT, all I could afford before was junk. The platter rotation is so smooth and precise feeling. A close inspection of the the rubber gromets, idler wheel, and mushrooms (or whatever you call the rubber base mounts), suggest that the TT was hardly used, and well cared for. It really looks like new. I'm very happy with it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 BTW Gilbert, Don't buy I Robot. It's in your Starter Package.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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