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Elusivity

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Okay, so it's not a word. At least, I'm pretty sure (>90%) it isn't, but I'm not browser-searching it to check. Because even if it isn't a word, you know its meaning... and I like the way it sounds.

Some recordings elude us. One that has dodged me for years, decades actually, is Passport's Iguacu. I had it on LP many years ago, but no longer own or spin record albums. It's elusivity (sounds better than elusiveness, its clumsy and awkward brother) has added much, in my mind, to its quality. If I found a copy on CD (was it ever released in the format?) would I even like it today? I think so, but maybe I enjoy the vague memory I retain more than I would the reality of hearing it again.

I haven't checked in awhile... but if not on CD, maybe I could find someone who's set up for converting from LP to CD, and who also has the album... of course, this is not a solicitation for such a thing because that would be reprehensible, unethical and highly illegal. The FBI watches the internet for this type infraction, you know. Kick in doors, looking for pirated discs/downloads. Not that such factors have prevented me doing something with those sort of inducements previously. After all, I am an outlaw. I even sample grapes at the grocery.

What recording(s) have eluded you? Did their elusivity factor inflate your expectations, or perhaps add to the satisfaction when you tracked down your prey? What one-that-got-away has you currently keeping a watchful eye? Or one you never owned? Inquiring minds want to know.


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Allman Brothers Filmore East. I have yet to find a copy anywhere, new or used but I'd prefer an original copy. Maybe one of these days.
 
JoeESP9 said:
Is it really that hard to find a copy? Fortunately, I have an original copy. Sometimes it's good being old.
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It shouldn't be but in these parts I've never even seen a copy in the wild in the last 5 years including two decent local used record stores. We have a fairly large vinylfest once a year but I haven't been able to make it the last two years. It'll turn up one of these days. ;)

P.S. I ain't exactly young, born in 1960. :p:rflmao:
 
ian hunter, all american alien boy, had it on vinyl, don't know what happened to it (it eluded me) when i go record shopping i always look for it first, one day it will be mine again
 
I find everything, and even more than I personally need. If really needed I can get it online but that's no fun, I like digging and never knowing what will have come into the store.
 
Well the box loads of Blue Note first pressings for 5 dollars a box has eluded me. Not sure why as I have found many box loads of every other genres and pressings for prices like that. Have found plenty of singles at reasonable rates, just not the large mother loads.
 
The Chameleons first record "Script Of The Bridge" on Statik. The US version was on MCA and is relatively easy to find, the import is out there but for way more money than I want to spend. The Statik release has 4 songs that didn't make the US version. Neither was that well engineered, anyway. Abbey Road studios did a re-master and released it on a double record on the Blue Apple label some years back. Initially it was limited to 500 copies and they were very pricey. It was released again, same Blue Apple pressing but not the "collector" edition, for reasonable money. I got that and since value means nothing and sound means everything, there is no reason for me to keep looking for the original pressing.
 
55Redneck said:
It shouldn't be but in these parts I've never even seen a copy in the wild in the last 5 years including two decent local used record stores. We have a fairly large vinylfest once a year but I haven't been able to make it the last two years. It'll turn up one of these days. ;)
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And when it does, make sure there are no distractions (noises, people, phones etc) then settle in, turn it up and let the boys amaze/dazzle with "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed". Such a great moment in musical history and while the solos are great it's the rhythm section that gets me every time, they were smoking hot!!!
 
For years, I've been wanting a clean digital copy or CD of one-hit wonder Redeye's self-titled 1970 or '71 album (the one with their semi-hit "Games"). I have a rip from an LP in B- condition, but I'd really like a clean digital version.
 
A Ras Isley album called (I think) Rebel Soca. It has the hit Spring Garden On Fire on it, but none of the albums containing that song that I have seen have the others - they are various compilations. Super-lively reggae-like music with righteous lyrics. A friend had it on cassette, iirc, and I have never seen another copy. I have another 'Rebel Soca' album, but it is a compilation of various artists, not the Ras Isley album.

P.S. - IMHLO, needle-drops are not copies, but new recordings of a new performance - the performance being that individual spin of the record, which is different from all other spins of that particular record. And sharing them is fair use. IMHLO. :)
 
I've got a lot of old original vinyl that's been played on turntables of dubious repute over the years. I'm always looking for clean copies of them. I just found a good copy Sly Stone's There's A Riot Goin' On, I was a very happy camper. Right now at the top of the list is BB King's LA Midnight, Tommy Bolin's Private Eyes, and Frank Zappa's Lumpy Gravy. I'm lucky that I have some good record stores in my area, but finding good clean copies of some of this stuff is a challange.
 
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