Lets Talk about Vinyl
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Topic: Lets Talk about Vinyl
Posted By: Black Russian
Subject: Lets Talk about Vinyl
Date Posted: 08-June-2010 at 19:26
I know there is a couple of Topic talking about Vinyl I couldn't find them so I decided to start a new one  Just picked up my old turn-table and connectec it up through my PC through to my surround sound system    Just listening to my first record in years. I have Roger Waters "The Wall" live from the Berlin Wall from the early 90's. Might start converting my record to MP3 now... As our very own Biker Pat would say...... ROCK ON!!!... ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
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Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 08-June-2010 at 22:04
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As I mentioned in one of the other threads, I have 2 turntables (part of a 3 in 1 system) - which used to belong to my wife, before we got married and another one in a mahogany box. The sound isnt as good with the smaller one, as it has built in speakers but its just beside my "singles boxes" so I use that more often. I dont know if I'd convert to MP3, as I just like the vinyl sound and just phyically "playing" the actual record on the deck. My boss in work reckons that vinyl's making a comeback! ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 09-June-2010 at 00:06
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And Pete my dear friend..........you want my vinyl collection when I go to Vinyl Heaven and the last vinyl record comes to an end on my turntable ......... On your knees boy..........  I've set the turntable on constant replay  ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 09-June-2010 at 11:05
Make sure you are keeping them clean and dust free ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Biker Pat wrote:Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 09-June-2010 at 11:14
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I spent most of yesterday evening going through my vinyl collection and playing a few even though I have them on CD/MP3.. There is just something about playing Vinyl that I discovered yesterday that is missing from CD's and MP3's. I bought a lot of my albums from Car Boot fares and some of them are in a bad way but I found some gems that I didn't realize I had..,. I didn't realize I had a copy of Dio's "Holy Diver" album that definitely got a play last night.. Last thing I need to do is now get a permanent setup for the Turntable..... ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 09-June-2010 at 13:27
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Pete I have been promising my lady that I will organise the attic. I'm sure I have a turntable and amp up there. If I come across it I'll let you know ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 09-June-2010 at 14:06
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Thanks to Dayo,,my Vinyl are been aired again,, ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 10-June-2010 at 09:56
Yeah let me know if you have it.... Downloaded a nice little program for the computer so I can convert them on to CD and MP3 .. I have a few of these programs but tthe one i got last night seems to simplify teh process too ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 13-June-2010 at 23:32
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Added to my Vinyl collection I got Dire Straits Alchemy Live Queen : Queen Journey : Frontiers and a few singles Queen : Don't stop me now, Its a HARD LIFE, cRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE, fRIEND WILL BE FRIENDS,Save me,Thank God it Christmas(Picture sleave) KISS: Lick it up (Picture sleave) Pink Floyd : Another brick in the wall Def Leppard : Animal (Picture sleave) Free : All Right now Derek and the Dominos : Layla Simple Minds :Sanctify yourself (Picture sleave) Ltm Ed ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 14-June-2010 at 09:19
What are you using? ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 14-June-2010 at 10:01
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I forget the name but I let you know later... ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 14-June-2010 at 10:28
Where did you pick up the vinyl, Peter? I'm pretty happy with my collection, as such, but sure there's always room for more!! Its a long term goal (dream?) of mine to replace any plain sleeved singles I have with Pic Sleeves but its gonna take time (and money!) - was it some car boot sale you were at?  ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 14-June-2010 at 10:38
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Mel it was in "Un Og" car boot fair in Wexford.... The guy had a load of Irish Trad and Irish artists, wasn't my cup of Taé ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Pogue Mahoney
Date Posted: 25-June-2010 at 04:00
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Did Cecil play this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmJzy0WrSXY&feature=related |
Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 25-June-2010 at 12:10
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I have Brendan Grace's Delilah on a vivyl single - a classic LOL. No turntable on which to play them. I left two in RSA becasue I thought I'd never use them again. ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 28-June-2010 at 21:41
I know RSA have had their troubles, but you should have left the Brendan Grace there as well ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 31-October-2010 at 00:06
Over the past few months I've put flooring down in the attic and organised all the junk into neat boxloads and put in a few sockets - During the week, hooked up my old JVC deck, TRIO Amp and Wharfdales - AMAZING! First album was Horses, Then a track from Blue Oyster Cult's first - Then came the last days of May - Hadn't heard it for 25 years or so... Think I'll move into the Attic now |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 31-October-2010 at 11:36
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Was it 'On Yoke' Pete? It's closed now (or maybe it just opens in summer?) Went down there one sunday on your recommendation only to find tumblweeds blowing accross the scape... ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 31-October-2010 at 11:43
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I went through a mad phase of buying picture discs and coloured vinyls in the 80's. Some of my little teasures are... a pink vinyl Led Zep 4 a Dark Side of the Moon picture disc a clear see through (as seen on the back of the album itself) Wish You Were Here a 12 inch interview Queen picture disc several Marillion picture discs and a very very rare 10" coloured (red) EP of four rare 'not on any album' Pink Floyd tracks... ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 31-October-2010 at 13:49
Floyd it is still on although we went down one Snday and they were closed.I think they start winding up about 3ish.... Only there a few weeks back on a Sunday ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 03-November-2010 at 21:10
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Hi folks - I dont know how many have seen that pic of my old "wooden box" record player (its in that "Grove songs 1980 - 1986" thread). Anyway - its no longer in use as I've hooked up our old 3 in 1 system with much, much better speakers - and the difference in sound - its great!!!! As ye know, I love my vinyl, but I'm giggling to myself playing records this evening just listening to how they sound on proper speakers. I'm gonna give my brother in law first dibs on the old record player but if he doesn't want it, it's up for grabs, if anyone wants it. Its not exactly brilliant but there's nothing wrong with it, and it even has a CD player, radio and even an old "tape" player built in. I'll try to cut and paste the pic in here but if I cant, have a gander at the other thread, referred to above. Edit: Couldnt past the pic in here. Edit 2: Checked with brother in law and he doesn't want it - he gave all his old records to his bro (my other bro in law). So - like I say - if anyone would like it and can drive to Skerries to collect it, its theirs - free!. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 04-November-2010 at 21:14
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Hmmmmm as much as I am tempted which is Very tempted I have 2 good ones here, plus a 1960/70's one in a box which I might restore Hmmmmmm ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 04-November-2010 at 21:18
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No worries Peter.
------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 05-November-2010 at 11:58
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Would like to claim it. bloody stereo in dining room is playing up
------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 05-November-2010 at 13:11
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It's yours if you want it, Finno. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 05-November-2010 at 15:32
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good luck with your new acquisition Finno. I'm delighted having my 30 year old Wharfdales hooked up again and what a sound!
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Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 05-November-2010 at 17:05
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Thats great, will be in touch to arrange collection
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Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 06-November-2010 at 13:43
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No worries man. Talk to ya soon!
------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 07-November-2010 at 12:22
Does anyone know (or can recommend) where I can pick up a turntable 'platter' (they're usually rubber yokes) for a record player? Just noticed that the 3 in 1 doesnt have one. Any suggestions? ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 07-November-2010 at 20:50
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Thinl I saw them locally recently, will keep an eye out. Have you tried Peats in Parnell street?
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Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 08-November-2010 at 10:31
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Thanks Finno. I did a brief check of Peats website but couldnt see any sign of them. I eventually picked up a "felt" one from e-bay for around €10, including postage - it's a Christmas pressie to myself . Ideally, I'd like to have a 'rubber' platter but from what I could see on e-bay, they're priced at around €40 and I don't want to spend that much. Hopefully, the felt one will do the job but if ya happen to see a rubber mat at a more reasonable price, please let me know. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 08-November-2010 at 14:19
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Have you thought of making one Mel? Just get some sheet rubber and cut it to size. I'm sure it would do the job. Although, if that's a really daft idea feel free to say so! Jen  ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 08-November-2010 at 14:36
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That's not a bad idea at all Jen. I'll have a think about that as well. Not sure how good a job I'd manage but might give it a try (I'll see how the 'felt' one works - if it works, I might stick with that). ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 08-November-2010 at 14:46
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Bit of the old Blue Ptere training could come in useful there Mel. Don't forget the Stickyback Plastic |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 09-November-2010 at 14:19
And get a grown-up to help you with the cutting. Oh wait, here's one I made earlier!  Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 11-November-2010 at 09:12
 ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 11-November-2010 at 14:53
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I was up town at lunchtime and I picked up the 1979 7" single U2 Three (with "Out of Control", "Stories for Boys" and "Boy/Girl") in a pic sleeve, on white vinyl. The price was, wait for it, €24.99 but myself and Ciarán were checking it out on the web and it appears to sell from collector sites for much more. I'm a very happy bunny! ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 11-November-2010 at 15:14
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Rightly so Mel. I have one of the original 12" U23 Singles, were only 1000 pressed when it was first released along with the original 7". Never knew they released it on white vinyl though Remember queuing up outside Advance Reords to buy them from Fred. |
Posted By: Uncle Arthur
Date Posted: 12-November-2010 at 02:43
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One of my less clever deals - In 1983 I swapped my U23 picture cover 7 inch for an autographed copy of the UFO Lights Out album1 This was the first of many poor investment decisions! ------------- UA "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity but an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty" |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 12-November-2010 at 09:29
you "*%$%$££** Where did you pick it up... Like Rolo I have the 12inch U2-3 original pressing without the number  that I bought of someone in the Buy and Sell.... I got it signed by all 4 members back in 1989 ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 12-November-2010 at 10:23
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I picked the record up in "Mojos" records at the Halpenny Bridge. I picked up a couple of rare Beatles singles, in Picture Sleeves, there recently as well (including Lady Madonna, The Long and Winding Road, Ticket to Ride). ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 20-March-2011 at 11:45
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Was in town yesterday and went yo the CD/RAecord fare and added some more vinyl to my Vinyl collection... Pink Floyds The Wall,
Whitesnake "Live in the heart of the City with a Woolworths sticker
inside date 1980 :-) and Ritche Blackmore Rainbow
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